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Coquitlam native Tyler Shaw, who now calls Toronto home, will release a new album, called Yesterday, this Friday. His debut single, “Kiss Goodnight,” spent 17 weeks on the Adult Contemporary Music Charts in 2012, and was nominated for a MuchMusic Video Award in 2013. Another track, “Showtime,” was adopted as the official song for the 2014 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Canada. He traces his success to his upbringing in Coquitlam, and says despite his fame, he’s trying to stay true to his roots.

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Storm ‘a learning opportunity’

Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com The phones at Western Safety Products in Port Moody aren’t exactly ringing off the hook.

And that’s a bit of a surprise to owner Dan Barron, following the massive windstorm that blew through the Lower Mainland over the weekend, leaving thousands without power for days.

“We have this situation locally here, and for whatever reason people didn’t associate it with having the necessities of emergency preparedness — and I don’t understand why,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. “Anybody that doesn’t have the ability to fend for themselves for at least three or four days, give your head a shake.”

Western Safety sells emergency preparedness kits, and Barron noted since the storm hit, the business has maybe seen a 10-per-cent increase in inquiries for them.

That’s not much of a rise, considering that when a major earthquake hits elsewhere in the world, interest in the kits skyrockets.

LISA KING/NOW A basic kit sells for about $100 and includes An uprooted tree blocks the Shoreline Trail near Klahanie Drive on Tuesday morning. food rations for three days, water, first aid Another tree cracked the wooden railings on a pedestrian bridge near the boardwalk and basic survival items like garbage bags and when it crashed down on top of the heavy timbers. hygiene products. how BC Hydro prioritizes power restoration, And after seeing how much trouble people help each other out. experienced during the storm, Barron doesn’t Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart shared noting traffic signals at the Brunette Overpass believe residents here are prepared for a big- similar sentiments, saying the learning oppor- were out a day after the storm, making it ger event, like an earthquake. tunity from the “crisis” that followed the impossible for people from Coquitlam to get to Royal Columbian Hospital in New West.

“This was pretty minor in the big picture, storm shouldn’t be wasted.

“I need to understand how priorities for resbut even in that short period of time, a lot “We need to be prepared as a community of people started to have issues with being and as individuals, and the 72 hours of self- toration are set,” he said, adding he intends to able to have enough fresh water and food sufficiency that we ask residents to be pre- set up a meeting with BC Hydro officials at the and some of the basic necessipared for is a bare minimum,” upcoming Union of B.C. Municipalities meeting later this month. ties that people should have on he said.

PoCo Mayor Greg Moore said he was hand,” he said.

While both mayors were So local politicians are happy with the response from “shocked” BC Hydro’s website went down and hoping the windstorm will the community, they didn’t that the utility didn’t have a back-up server, Anybody that serve as a wakeup call for resishare the same feelings for BC but he too praised the efforts of crews to get doesn’t have the Hydro. the power back on. dents.

Moore also sees the storm as a learning The storm, which blew Clay and Stewart praised ability to fend experience, specifically suggesting BC Hydro through late Saturday morthe work of hydro crews in for themselves ning, was powerful enough to the field, but panned the com- could have used city websites to provide inforfor at least mation when its own website went down. knock down trees in all three pany’s communication. three or four However, he doesn’t feel the need to meet Tri-Cities municipalities.

BC Hydro’s website went with BC Hydro in the near future to discuss At one point, thousands of down after the storm, a situadays, give your residents were without power. tion Port Moody’s mayor the storm. head a shake.

While the weather was tough on trees, it As of Wednesday, about 100 called “pathetic” for a utility appears there were no major police incidents residents around the Lower provider.

–Dan Barron, Mainland were still in the dark, “There’s no reason for in the Tri-Cities as a result of the storm.

Western Safety RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said the Coquitlam a company like BC Hydro with no word on whether any Products to have their website crash. detachment dealt with a high number of calls, of them were in the Tri-Cities. but no serious injuries or major traffic inciThat’s crazy,” Clay said.

Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay He, along with Stewart, took issue with the dents were reported. suggested the storm served as a reminder for He said the majority of the calls were for power restoration estimates put out by BC people to check their emergency supplies. reports of property damage or traffic com“If people aren’t paying attention, I think Hydro.

Coquitlam’s mayor said BC Hydro needs to plaints. it’s a good wakeup for them, at least to have On Saturday, the detachment dealt with water and some food and medical supplies as make sure it offers more realistic estimates for the power to come on, suggesting millions 700 calls between the day and night shift, well,” he said.

“It’s always a learning opportunity for of dollars of food will be thrown out because compared to 500 calls during the same time people were relying on hydro information period the week before. people.”

Chung said police gave the most serious Clay said he was also pleased to see how that didn’t work out.

Stewart also said he has concerns about calls top priority. neighbours came together after the storm to

“We understand if your food is melting in the freezer it may be a big deal to lots of people, but we do have to look after the more serious calls first,” he said.

The storm also kept city crews busy for the last couple of days.

In Port Moody, 15 extra parks and utility staff were called in.

They dealt with 26 confirmed fallen trees and five blocked streets.

In Coquitlam, the city dealt with 615 calls to its engineering and public works service line on Saturday and Sunday.

The engineering department called out 26 staff over the weekend, dealing mostly with downed trees and the resulting power outages and road and sidewalk blockages.

The fire department dealt with 70 calls between noon and 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 100 in the first 24 hours after the storm, six times the normal volume.

The city’s parks department also began an assessment of the damage caused over the weekend and continues the cleanup on a priority basis.

Parks manager Kathleen Reinheimer said the city is a long way from any cost estimates, but over the weekend arborists from the urban forestry section responded to 70 sites where there were reports of either park or street trees down.

With so much vegetation damaged by the storm, Coquitlam is offering a day of extra green waste pickup during the week of Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 11.

In a press release issued Monday afternoon, the city said extra yard trimmings should be placed at the curb by 7:30 a.m. on residents’ regular collection days. In addition to green carts, residents can use kraft paper bags, old green cans (with green can stickers) or can bundle their tree prunings.

Free residential drop-off is also available daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Coquitlam Construction Recycling and Yard Trimmings Drop-off Facility at 995 United Blvd. For more information, see www.coquitlam.ca/ yardtrimmings.

In Port Coquitlam, city spokesperson Pardeep Purewal said fire and emergency crews attended 103 calls during the 21-hour period from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. Between 1 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, crews were especially busy, dealing with 47 calls in a five-hour period. The bulk of those calls were for “medical, wires down, alarm systems set off, public assists of various kinds.”

Like Coquitlam, PoCo is offering extra green waste collection — on Tuesday Sept. 8 — to help residents collect branches and other plant debris off their street and property.

Material can be deposited in green carts for collection. To arrange for supplemental collection of yard debris and spoiled food waste (packaging should be removed) call the city’s operations centre at 604-927-5496.

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From Coquitlam to the top of the charts TYLER SHAW SET TO OPEN FOR KELLY CLARKSON ON OCT. 17

his older brother came home from middle school one day with a saxophone in tow.

“I thought the sax was kind of cool, but then he started playing drums – I thought, ‘Oh wow, that’s really cool,’” said Shaw, who now calls Toronto home. “I would watch him play the drums all the time and my brother and I would bounce ideas off each other. We taught each other how to play guitar, drums, bass, piano and it was all selftaught.”

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com He’s signed to Sony, has millions of hits on YouTube, garnered a gold-selling single and is now poised to begin a massive Canadian tour with the likes of Kelly Clarkson and Nick Jonas.

All before the age of 23.

As much as Tyler Shaw is looking forward to the next chapter in his music career, the Coquitlam native is equally focused on looking back.

Shaw’s debut album Yesterday will be released tomorrow (Friday, Sept.

4) and serves almost like a family photo album set to music, tracing the last few years of his musical ascent.

The 13-track album features the two songs that put him on the map in 2012 — “Kiss Goodnight” and “By My Side” — along with other tracks he’s helped pen over the last three years.

“It’s been a long time coming. It’s been three years in the making,” Shaw told the Tri-Cities NOW. “That’s why it’s called Yesterday: it’s a soundtrack of my past up until this very moment in time.”

A vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who plays bass, guitar, drums and piano, Shaw’s lyrics delve into personal relationships, advice

Now that Shaw’s album is out, the attention turns to touring — he’ll perform alongside Kelly Clarkson and Nick Jonas on nine Canadian dates beginning Oct. 1 and culminating with an Oct. 17 performance at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

Once that wraps up, the Pitt River Middle School grad is hoping Sony execs push his career to new locales: exposure and touring throughout Asia, Europe and South Africa.

“I’ve surrounded myself with good people, so that keeps my head on my shoulders,” Shaw said of his burgeoning fame. “My grandfather played a big part in raising me, and he taught me how to be a gentleman. Since he first told me those types of things when I was 13 years old, I’ve taken all those types of lessons from him to heart.

I’d like to keep that with me.”

To follow Shaw’s career, log on to www.facebook. com/tylershawmusic.

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Tyler Shaw’s new album, Yesterday, will be released on Friday, Sept. 4. It took three years to make. from family, and random, stream-of-consciousness musings like his dislike for certain carnival rides.

“A friend and I were talking about how I don’t like carnival rides that make me dizzy,” he recalled. “I looked up from the conversation and thought ‘Dizzy – that sounds like a great title for a song.’

The next day I went into the studio with some co-writers and we wrote that song.

Inspiration can come from anywhere, and a lot of the time it depends on how you feel when you get up in the morning.”

Being on the cusp of a major label debut is a far cry from where life was taking Shaw just five years ago. At that time, he was pursuing an athletic scholarship at the University of Prince Edward Island and was aiming for a

career in soccer.

He instead opted to follow his vocal pitch rather than a soccer pitch, and by 2012 his debut single “Kiss Goodnight” had spent 17 weeks on the Adult Contemporary Music Charts. That song would later go on to achieve Gold selling status, leading the Riverside Secondary grad to ink a record contract with Sony Music Entertainment Canada.

He was then nominated for a MuchMusic Video Award in 2013, while his track “Showtime” was adopted as the official song for the 2014 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Canada.

His success can be traced back to his upbringing in Coquitlam, specifically the influence he gleaned from family. A student at Walton Elementary at the time, Shaw’s muse arrived when

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Tax-related phone scam foiled Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com A woman who suspected she was being scammed headed to a community police station in Coquitlam

When: Tuesday, September 8, 2015

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— and that’s when things got interesting.

The woman, in her 50s, had received a voice mail from someone identifying himself as an “officer” with

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asked “Roger Fitch” to provide a badge number, he hung up.

The investigator tried the 1-613 number a couple more times, but each time, the suspect hung up.

Coquitlam RCMP spokesman Cpl. Jamie Chung said the woman did all the right things in this situation, including going to police.

“It is a very aggressive, high-pressure tactic to threaten people that the police will be at your door, because we don’t do that,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW, adding the CRA also wouldn’t demand money through a money-wiring service. “We simply don’t arrest people because they owe taxes.”

So far this year, Coquitlam RCMP have dealt with 13 complaints about this scam.

Mounties urge people to hang up if they get a similar call, and to avoid giving out personal information or sending money.

the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The man said she was under criminal investigation by the CRA and had to call him back at 1-613-699-5283.

When she called back, the man, who had a South Asian or Middle Eastern accent, identified himself as “Officer Roger Miller” of the CRA. He told her police would come to her home within the hour unless she sent more than $1,000 through a money-wiring business.

That’s when the woman headed to the Ridgeway Community Police Station on Aug. 24 to speak to an officer.

The scammer called while she was talking to police, so she handed over the phone.

The investigator took over the conversation and started talking to the man, who identified himself as “Officer Roger Fitch” working out of RCMP headquarters in Surrey and demanded to speak to the woman.

When the investigator

Extra green waste collection in Port Moody the week of Sept 8 -11*

The City of Port Moody is helping residents who have extra branches, leaves and yard debris from the recent storm. Residents who receive green waste service from the City can put out additional yard waste on their collection day

No Port Moody waste collection on Sept 7

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Please note that there is no waste collection in Port Moody on Labour Day (Monday, September 7). Here’s a revised schedule for the week of September 7-11:

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If you’re in 11 Thursday’s zone, your green waste and recycling are collected today.

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3 feet maximum Put your yard trimmings into paper lawn and garden bags and place beside your green waste cart. Do not use plastic bags. Staff will empty your cart and load the additional green waste into the truck for you.

Bundle your branches.

Bundled branches must be no larger than 40cm or 3” in diameter; no longer than 90cm or 3 feet in length; and cannot exceed 80cm or 2.5 feet in height.

No stumps, dirt, or root balls. Take these and excessive amounts of green waste to Wastech Transfer Station in Coquitlam ($66 per tonne, $6 minimum fee applies).

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Human rights case gets the go-ahead MAN ALLEGES CRIMINAL CONVICTION LED TO LOSS OF JOB: EMPLOYER SAYS NO

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com The province’s human rights watchdog has accepted a complaint made by a man who claims he was let go by his Port Coquitlam employer because of a criminal conviction.

Wesgar Inc., an industrial manufacturing company on Kebet Way in PoCo, had asked that the complaint by former employee Lionel Tanguay be dismissed by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, but instead the tribunal said it could go to a hearing.

According to a 16-page decision by the tribunal on the application to dismiss, Tanguay alleged discrimination on the basis of an unrelated criminal matter or summary conviction.

Tanguay started work as a forklift driver at Wesgar in February 2014, and said he told his supervisor he was on parole and could be sent back to jail at any time.

He was eventually incarcerated in August that year for three-plus weeks for a

positive urine test and told his employer he would be unable to work until Sept. 12.

When Tanguay reported to work three days later, he said he was dismissed due to “fitness” but claimed his supervisors had not informed Wesgar of his status.

According to the human rights code noted in the decision, an employee cannot be dismissed because of a criminal record, unless the convictions relate to their employment.

In documents, Wesgar said after Tanguay told his supervisor of his parole status, there was no negative effect on his employment.

However, after July 2014, the company claimed there were changes in Tanguay’s performance, including unsafe operation of a forklift, inappropriate and challenging response to supervision and confrontational behaviour toward co-workers.

The company also cited unapproved absences.

Wesgar said Tanguay was dismissed on the basis of his

overall performance, but admitted no prior performance reviews or warnings were handed out.

As part of its submission to the tribunal, Wesgar argued the “nature of Mr. Tanguay’s convictions involving fraud, robbery, break and enter and theft and his disregard for his parole conditions pose a threat to Wesgar’s business”

and that his “criminal conduct demonstrates a lack of commitment to rehabilitation,” therefore the complaint had no reasonable prospect of success.

But Tanguay suggested he was dismissed, at least in part, due to his convictions because he was fired immediately after his release from jail, the decision was made

the day he returned to jail, and his performance issues and history were only raised after his return to prison.

Tribunal chair Bernd Walter noted at this stage of the proceedings, he could not conclude that Tanguay’s complaint has no reasonable prospect of success.

He suggested the issues in the case are best determined

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Walter also noted the decision deals solely with the application and makes no findings of fact with respect to the complaint.

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rivers blasting through blacked-out intersections, oblivious to the four-way stop procedure. Residents calling the mayor to complain their grocery store isn’t restocking fast enough — or worse, calling 911 to complain food is spoiling in their freezer.

Images like these paint a bleak picture of how Tri-Cities residents will fare if a real disaster hits.

Where’s the pioneering spirit our ancestors had? How many of us will crumble in an earthquake, and go to pieces because we can’t access Wi-Fi and haven’t gathered any of the supplies we’ve been told for years to have?

If the Big One hits, we’ll probably have to survive on our own for longer than the 72 hours we keep hearing about.

Remember Hurricane Katrina? That happened in the richest country on Earth, with the biggest military on the planet. Still, thousands of people waited more than a week for help to arrive. And a hurricane, unlike an earthquake, is something forecasters can predict.

In B.C., we don’t have a National Guard, and the nearest Canadian Forces bases are on Vancouver Island and in Alberta, so it’s not like there’s a team of people nearby to swoop in and rescue us after a natural disaster.

On the other hand, this windstorm was unusual, as were the lengthy delays in getting power back on for many, despite the hard work of crews. And there was an upside to the outages and downed trees: a lot of people came together to help both neighbours and strangers.

But in a world where “there’s an app” for everything, there seems to also be a widespread sense of entitlement, that when something goes wrong, someone should step in and relieve us of our discomfort — now.

Maybe the Big One is hundreds of years away, or just around the corner. Either way, the windstorm is a reminder that when disaster hits, websites crash, communication is cut, power is off for days and some people fall to pieces.

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or the most part, what happens on a university or college campus when it comes to administration controversies (as opposed to, say, campus safety) is usually of interest only to those who attend or work at that particular campus.

The academic world is very inward looking, and the general public gives it a pass most of the time.

The reverse is true for many of those who live in that academic world, however. What happens in that insulated world can seem to be of high importance, to the point of being inflated beyond reality.

Which brings us to the mysterious case of Arvind Gupta, who resigned unexpectedly as president of the University of B.C., just one year into what was supposed to be a five-year term.

Rather than being confined to the leafy campus, though, the controversy has generated widespread media coverage.

His abrupt departure — for reasons unknown, which is at the heart of this controversy — has touched off a chain reaction of outrage among some parts of the UBC community, unfounded suggestions of racism somehow being behind this whole drama, accusations that academic freedom is under siege, and dire warnings that the university’s entire reputation is now somehow perilously close to going down the toilet.

VIEW FROM THE LEDGE Keith Baldrey

Well. High drama indeed.

With no official explanation being offered regarding Gupta’s resignation, rumors and anonymous allegations have filled the information vacuum.

Gupta alienated people. He bruised some egos. Dismissed some staff. Didn’t consult with the board of governors. Or so goes the rumour mill. His supporters paint a completely different picture, though.

It is often said that the internal politics on a university or college campus make other levels of politics (i.e. provincial and federal) look like genial tea parties by comparison, such is the viciousness that can occur.

And UBC, like many other schools, has a history of some rather explosive controversies.

In the mid-1990s, the political science department found itself facing accusations of sexism and racism, and a subsequent investigation’s conclusions (that accepted all kinds of untested and unproven allegations) was denounced by many.

As well, according to a 2012 investigation by the campus paper The Ubyssey, more than a dozen complaints against UBC have been filed to the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal by various students and professors, with most dealing with gender equity issues.

A large university like UBC, with its sizeable and highly respected commun-

ity of professors and researchers, can understandably have a highly charged and competitive atmosphere. Throw in never-ending funding issues and things can become volatile.

I’m not sure that explains the soap opera that is currently running on the campus stage, and that threatens to become a much bigger show once thousands of students return to school next week.

Certainly, on social media, some professors are alleging far bigger troubles than simply the resignation of the university president.

The school would no doubt love to get this whole episode behind it, but it appears a critical error was made during the resignation process that may prove to be an unsurpassable obstacle.

Gupta and the university signed mutual non-disclosure agreements that covered his departure. These are legallybinding contracts, which can’t simply be torn up or ignored.

Unless someone on the board, or Gupta himself, finds a way around those non-disclosure agreements and spills the beans (which seems unlikely) then the mystery will remain a mystery.

But there is, of course, one possible solution: Gupta and the board both agree to waive those non-disclosure deals.

If both parties agree to shine a light on this affair, it can be done.

If the threat to the university’s integrity is indeed so great because of this mess (and I think that threat is a tad overstated) it can be argued it is incumbent on both parties to this murky deal to step up and drop the veil of secrecy.

School’s almost in, folks. Time to get on with it.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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We were one of the families on St. George Street in Port Moody who lost a tree during the storm on Saturday. When we arrived home that afternoon our power line was down and the beautiful silver poplar in the front yard was uprooted, its branches brushing up against the roof of the house.

We hadn’t been home for more than 10 minutes before our neighbours started pitching in.

People arrived with tools, and everyone rolled up their sleeves to get the debris ready for chipping. In the midst of this a delicious lunch magically appeared and a Craigslist ad for free wood was set up. We were also invited out for dinner on two nights, provided with an amazing curry on another, had the wood from our broken fence taken to the dump, and an extension cord was plugged in to power our fridge and freezer. Then on Tuesday morning, just after midnight, hydro linesmen who had been working around the clock away from their own families arrived and reconnected our power.

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He should get a car like mine.

But seriously, folks, people just don’t seem to get it — distracted driving has become a bigger problem than impaired driving. And the facts bear this out. Eightyeight people died on the road due to distracted driving in 2014. So what I can’t understand is the reluctance by the government to set the fines to fit the crime, such as it does with impaired driving.

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Family mourns man who died after fall Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com Percy Bowen had spent the day with his son on Saturday, before returning to his suite at RJ Kent: The Residences, a retirement home in PoCo. It was the same day a powerful windstorm blew through the region, knocking out power to thousands of residents, including those at RJ Kent.

The Second World War veteran and longtime Tri-Cities resident decided to take his dog for a walk around 4 p.m.

But in the darkness of a stairwell on the way out, the 93-year-old fell. He later died.

His family is speaking out in hopes of changing protocols at the building so a similar incident doesn’t happen again.

“I just think this was an accident that shouldn’t have happened,” said Beverley Ratcliffe, Bowen’s daughter, adding she’s not blaming anyone for the fall.

“I’m just saying there are some things that need to be put in place in that building so these people are safe.”

Bowen’s daughter said her dad moved into the facility when it first opened six years ago, and was happy and well-liked by both staff and fellow residents. But in her opinion, some safety procedures were lacking.

On the day of Bowen’s fall, she explained, her brother had dropped their dad off at the building while the power was out.

Ratcliffe said one of the employees told her brother staff were phoning families of residents to come and get them, if possible, and asked him to call someone for Bowen.

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Percy Bowen, 93, who lived in a retirement home in PoCo, died after falling in an unlit stairwell Saturday, after the windstorm knocked out power to his building.

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com After nearly six years on the streets of the Tri-Cities, the first Project Reach Out bus is heading to retirement.

The bus, which has played a major role in the Access Youth-run program, will be replaced by a newer vehicle on Sept. 4, in time for the new school year.

Access executive director Jerome Bouvier explained the new bus, which came by way of a donation from TransLink, will allow the organization to expand its outreach services.

The cabinetry inside the new bus has been reconfigured to offer more space, while the power source has been improved to allow the Reach Out team to provide more activities for youth clients. Meanwhile, the exterior will also sport a refreshed look.

“It looks really good,” Bouvier said of the new paint job, adding the organization wants the bus to look more professional. The previous one was hand-painted by kids. “We’re excited to get

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ACCESS Youth’s Addison Mott shows off the new Project Reach Out bus, which hits the street on Friday. it going and get it out there on the street and see how the kids respond to the new look.”

Much of the work to get the new bus on the road was donated by various community partners or businesses.

Project Reach Out is a youth drop-in centre on wheels that operates afterhours on weekends in the Tri-Cities. The program still has a second bus, but Bouvier noted the older bus was getting too expensive to repair and maintain so the replace-

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ment was necessary.

The new bus will hit the streets just in time for the start of the new school year, when its use is expected to increase significantly.

Bouvier explained the summer months can be up and down when it comes to the number of kids using the bus, but that changes in the fall and especially around Christmastime.

“We expect the numbers to increase quite a bit and [the need for] support to increase quite a bit,” he said.

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Homeowners suing Coquitlam golf club Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com A Tri-Cities golf course is being sued over an alleged flood that damaged a neighbour’s home.

According to a statement of claim filed in BC Supreme Court last month, the owners of 1625 Sundew Pl. in Coquitlam are suing the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club and both its previous and current owner over water drainage issues.

The statement of claim, filed by Kazem Chenjani and Masumeh Bakhshian, who are listed as being the owners of the house since 2011, says they began experiencing moderate surface water and drainage issues after purchasing the property.

The suit claims the issues

became more severe, and included ponding and soil erosion. Documents state the owners attempted to mitigate the flooding at their expense, including by installing a lawn basin two metres north of the property to capture drainage water.

The suit claims that, as a direct result of the drainage issues, the home suffered a “catastrophic” flood in November 2014 that filled its basement and caused $80,000 worth of damage.

The homeowners have suggested the property continues to have damage in the form of mould spores, mildew and other water-related issues.

Several of the lots neighbouring the property and abutting the golf course property “have experienced similar or identical flooding

issues,” the documents state.

The suit said the owners and the neighbours have repeatedly tried to get the golf course to look at the water drainage issues and hire experts to conduct an inspection, but are unaware of any remedial work on the property in response to the complaints.

The suit also noted the property owners commissioned their own geotechnical report that concluded the cause of the flood and drainage issues was “likely the frequent and substantial runoff water” from the golf course property onto the plaintiffs’ property and the parties responsible for dealing with the drainage “had taken inadequate steps to direct the runoff and monitor if it was, in fact, working.”

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The geotechnical report quoted in the suit also made a number of recommendations in relation to the water issues.

The suit claims the golf course owners had a duty to ensure the drainage and water was not redirected away from their property onto the plaintiff’s property and to take adequate steps to ensure that excessive surface or rainwater was properly drained away from the course and not deposited on the homeowners’ property.

The current owner of the golf course, listed as 3251 Plateau Golf Course, filed a separate response denying the claims in the suit.

Instead, the company, which took over ownership of the course on March 2, said the drainage issues, if they occurred, were the result of negligence on the part of the homeowners for failing to properly maintain the drainage systems of the house and failing to maintain the structural integrity of the land.

The response also claims the loss or damage was not caused by drainage issues, but previous structural or other weaknesses in the house and property.

The previous owner of the

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Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club’s previous and current owners have filed responses to the lawsuit. club, listed as the Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club Limited Partnership, also denied the claims in the suit, suggesting the homeowners consented to the risk by purchasing the property when they should have known the potential for actual escape of water from the course.

The response also claims any damages, which are denied, resulted from an atypical accumulation of water and the flood and resulting damage was an “act of God” and reasonably foreseeable.

The homeowners claim that, as a result of the flood,

they’ve suffered devaluation of their property, loss of use and enjoyment and wages and personal time dealing with the flood and geotechnical report.

The owners are suing to have a mandatory injunction compelling the course to complete the remediation recommendations and an order that the course owners allow experts access to the course to perform further inspection and testing regarding the drainage issues.

The owners are also looking for damages and expenses, and general damages for negligence and nuisance.

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She said he forgot and she was never notified.

Ratcliffe suggested as the primary contact, the home should have called her directly rather than relay a message through her brother.

A representative for RJ Kent said emergency protocols were in place at the time of Bowen’s fall, but a full review of the situation will be undertaken to see what, if any, changes are needed.

“At this point it would be premature of me to comment on that because we haven’t had an opportunity to do our investigation yet,” Amanda List said.

She explained the protocol in place at the time was that staff would escort residents up and down the stairs if they wanted to leave, adding staff were directed to do a walkabout of the building every 30 minutes. She said a staff member escorted Bowen to his room and told him not to come down without an escort.

List said 23 minutes later, a staff member found Bowen in

the stairwell.

She said the priority in the last few days has been providing support to the family, staff and residents, noting

time in the war, and whose family meant everything to him.

“My dad was one of the kindest, [most] generous

men you would ever want to meet,” Ratcliffe said.

“He was just the heart and soul of the building [RJ Kent]. That’s the kind of man

he was.”

Bowen had five children, 17 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and four greatgreat grandchildren.

A powerful connection to what matters most.

Police station to get renos PoCo residents used to accessing some police services through the Coquitlam RCMP’s Northside community police station will have to wait a couple of months to do so. On Aug. 15, the station, at 3312 Coast Meridian Rd., closed for two months to allow for major renovations.

It will be the second-largest renovation of a community police station locally.

Recently, the RCMP’s Mary Hill community police station went through a major renovation to bring the office up to proper operational and safety standards, nearly doubling the space inside, and installing Plexiglas to keep volunteers safe.

RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said it will be a similar type of renovation at the Northside station, but since it’s a smaller space, it needs to be closed.

The cost of the Mary Hill renovation was $157,000, while the Northside one is pegged at $50,000.

The services normally provided by the Northside station will be available at the Mary Hill station, at 2581 Mary Hill Rd. Mounties note they’ll give an update when the new station is ready to re-open.

Bowen was very popular at the building.

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Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com Punk rocker Joe Keithley is once again putting his name up for provincial office in the Coquitlam-Burke Mountain constituency, this time with the Green Party.

He announced Tuesday he’s seeking the nomination in a yet-to-be-called byelec-

tion, telling the Tri-Cities NOW the Greens are a “promising” party with “positive ideas.”

“It’s really about people power and grassroots democracy, rather than myself as a potential politician telling people what they need,” he said. “I’d rather listen to them and find out what they want.”

Keithley, who fronts the

the NDP after 2013, taking a few jabs at the Opposition.

He suggested the NDP is neither “new” nor “democratic,” adding he doesn’t believe the party is fiscally responsible or cares about the environment.

Keithley said the Greens want to create jobs through green technology and the NDP is not “forward thinking.” But the musician also acknowledged it will be an uphill battle to win the riding, whenever the byelection is called.

The constituency, which is being vacated by MLA Doug Horne, who is running for federal office with the Conservatives, has been a BC Liberal stronghold for years.

In 2013, Green Party candidate Ron Peters nabbed just five per cent of the vote.

Keithley does have the backing of the only Green MLA and deputy leader of the party, though.

“I am absolutely thrilled that Joe Keithley is seeking the BC Green nomination for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain in the upcoming byelection,” said Andrew Weaver, the Green MLA for Oak Bay-

punk band DOA and runs his own record label, is no stranger to the Green Party, having run in both 1996 and 2001.

He’s also familiar with the riding, putting his name forward in 2013 for the NDP. He lost the nomination to current city councillor Chris Wilson.

Keithley said he soured on

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Mayors share hopes for federal election Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com As the federal election campaign gathers steam and the parties continue to roll out platforms, Tri-Cities mayors appear to have one big thing on their wish-list.

The mayors of both Port Moody and Port Coquitlam say they’re looking for a federal government that will pay attention to municipalities.

Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay said he’ll support any party or candidate who will continue to improve relationships between municipal and federal governments and direct money the city’s way for infrastructure projects.

“My only concern is that any people in senior government actually recognize us as a level of government and deal with us appropriately,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. C l a y said he’s also interested to see what the federal parties are planning to offer in terms of funding for infrastructure like transportation.

“We’ve done fairly well with the federal government over the last few years,” he said. “I don’t have any complaints for the way they’ve treated us as a city.”

Though Clay said he doesn’t expect to publicly support any particular candidate or a party, he was complimentary toward NDP lead-

Moore’s call related to municipalities and the constitution.

“I want all parties to give some thought to the possibility that municipalities become a level of government that becomes recognized constitutionally,” he said.

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er Tom Mulcair, suggesting he and his predecessor, the late Jack Layton, are both people “everybody could see as making a good prime minister.”

PoCo Mayor Greg Moore is just as interested to see what the federal hopefuls are promising for municipalities. ies “I don’t t i think anyi-C Tr one can deny the importance of local government on the day-to-day life of our citizens,” he said, adding cities are taking the lead on addressing issues like the environment and climate change.

But the mayor and chair of Metro Vancouver is going a step further, arguing municipalities should be recognized in the Constitution.

He’d like to see federal candidates tackle that issue, but acknowledges the discussion would mean opening up the Constitution and a host of

other issues.

Still, he suggested more people are living in cities than ever before and are playing a greater role in the country.

“Cities are where everything is happening in society these days,” he said.

Moore, who indicated he would not be publicly supporting any particular candidate or party, also wants to hear what the politicians are promising on issues like transit and local economies.

He said the parties are talking about national industries like oil, but he isn’t hearing about economic development within the region.

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart suggested it’s not his role as mayor to support a particular candidate or party in the election, and instead is looking to see how the federal parties are proposing to treat municipalities.

He argued cities are being asked to deliver more everyday services yet have been left with fewer resources to manage the increased services.

Stewart also echoed

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com It appears the darker side of politics has hit the TriCities.

Over the last couple of weeks, a number of signs for Port Moody-Coquitlam Conservative candidate Tim Laidler have been either stolen or vandalized in Port Moody, according to his campaign.

In one case, a sign was allegedly burned on someone’s private property.

In a statement on behalf of Laidler from his campaign manager, the candidate said his team was the first to get signs up and has been targeted in a “persistent manner.” The statement suggests signs for candidates from other political parties have been left untouched.

“In all of the election campaigns I have personally been involved with, it is unusual to see campaign signs being vandalized to this degree and frequency,” Laidler said in a statement.

“We have filed numerous police reports but it is difficult to catch the vandalism in action as we have found that the acts happen very late at night or in the early hours of

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The Port Moody Police Department confirmed it received a call on Aug. 22 regarding two Conservative Party political signs being either damaged or stolen.

The force was also contacted via Twitter that an additional sign may have been lit on fire.

the morning.”

He went on to say: “It is unfortunate that a small percentage of our community members would engage in acts of vandalism. These acts of vandalism are costly for campaigns and are not helpful to the democratic process.

We can use this as an opportunity for constituents who are concerned about this type of behaviour to encourage

Port Moody police spokesman Luke van Winkel noted there were no witnesses to these events and no other party signs were reported as being targeted.

“The PMPD would like to remind residents that regardless of one’s political views, destroying property and putting the community at risk by openly burning during a fire ban is by no means an appropriate course of action,” he said.

It appears the Conservative candidate’s signs may not be the only ones targeted.

The campaign manager for NDP candidate Fin Donnelly noted some of his signs have been knocked down, but not vandalized or damaged.

“It’s not unusual. It’s expected and we’re building it into our plan,” said Tania Jarzebiak, adding signs are a significant cost to any campaign.

Meanwhile, the campaign manager for Liberal candidate Jessie Adcock noted her signs have not gone up yet and the majority won’t be up until a month before the Oct. 19 vote.

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BY DAVID CHAO

2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the Ford Mustang – it’s a significant milestone by any measures. The automotive landscape has changed considerably since the original pony car made its debut, and the 2015 brings the biggest change ever with the debut of the 6th generation version.

The new Mustang is entering a market filled with tough competition. Both the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger offer modern interpretations of retro-inspired designs and are already making an impact so this isn’t the easiest time for Mustang to come back.

All-new for 2015, the Mustang is available as a fastback or convertible. Later this year, the Shelby GT350 will be offered.

The 2015 Mustang is the first to be designed for international markets - that fact is evident in some of the styling and engine choices.

Design

Thoroughly modern, this new pony car is unmistakably a Mustang. The familiar profile is more muscular and seductive.

Ford started the design process with a clean sheet. Key Mustang elements are obviously present - like the long, sculpted hood and short rear deck - but, this model has a lower, wider stance and a lower roof. Wider rear fenders are necessary to house the bigger track as well.

The signature blunt nose and trapezoidal grille has been tweaked to reflect Ford’s contemporary styling.

High-intensity discharge headlamps are standard, and have LED accents.

At the rear, there is certainly a more European feel, especially when looking at the lower diffuser. The 3-bar taillights return but are now LED and 3-dimensional thankfully the turn signals are still sequential.

Standard models come with 17-inch wheels. EcoBoost Premium models wear 18’s, while GT’s are equipped with 19’s. Performance versions come with Brembo brakes, among many other features.

The interior compliments the exterior with a classic appearance. Material quality has been improved and comfort and space has increased due to clever packaging.

And, while it is more eager to corner fast, the updated suspension also soaks up bumps, making long distance drives a joy.

Environment

Ford raised the level of refinement inside the cabin to a whole new level. However, while the new Mustang has more interior space than before, it is still a sports coupe and therefore the space is limited.

Performance

Mirroring the styling, the engine bay offers a mix of classic and contemporary design cues.

The Mustang is available with three different engines.

The base model comes with a traditional V6 layout; this unit is a 3.7-litre unit producing an even 300 hp.

If you prefer something different and something more “European”, you can opt for the 2.3-litre EcoBoost turbo inline-4. Using a twin-scroll turbo, this engine produces 310 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque - although you can argue that it doesn’t sound like a Mustang engine in a traditional sense.

The double hump dash brings some nostalgia, and the high tech centre stack design and electronic aids provide a better overall driving experience. The slimmer lower dash creates more knee room, even with the added passenger side knee airbags.

The stock front seats are good, but the optional Recaro seats are highly recommended as they are excellent for spirited driving. The steering wheel is now smaller, but has several controls added to it.

The GT models come with the classic Mustang 5.0-litre V8. Thanks to tuned cylinder heads and valvetrain, it boasts an amazing level of muscle pumping out 435 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque.

The rear seats are small and only meant for short drives especially considering the limited headroom on fastback models. Convertible Mustangs remove that issue and use a 1-hand release latch for the power-operated soft top.

A 6-speed manual transmission is standard fitment on all engines. A 6-speed automatic is an option on all models as well.

Cargo space is quite accommodating on the other hand.

The opening is now larger and reveals 13.5 cubic feet in coupes and 11.4 in convertibles.

One feature old Mustangs didn’t have that this new one does is selective drive modes. Switching modes adjusts steering effort, and engine and transmission response.

Also, the stability control can be optimized for snow/ wet, sport and track conditions.

Ford’s SYNC communication and entertainment system, which is still awkward to use, is standard. In base models, music comes out a 6-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with an auxiliary input.

Speaking of track conditions, Track Apps are standard and accessible through the information screen between the instrument gauges. Launch Control helps you get off the line and GT models have line-lock for burnouts.

The Ford Mustang is available in eight trim levels with starting prices ranging from $24,068 to $43,591

The new Mustang also handles curves and roads much better than its predecessors. Independent rear suspension is now standard and makes the rear end a lot more stable.

Features

Standard equipment includes a rearview camera, auto headlights and wipers, auto-dimming rearview mirror, keyless entry, and push-button start.

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While the Mustang looks traditional, it boasts all the modern technologies found in any other cutting-edge car. The car drives beautifully and with increased comfort.

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If big horsepower is what you crave, the Mustang simply can’t compete with the outrageous Challenger Hellcat’s 707 hp. The biggest question is…. does this Mustang provide enough distinction to make a dent in this marketplace?

The Bottomline

The new Ford Mustang has all the style and presence of its pony car ancestors, while incorporating new creature comforts and technology.

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o many Canadians, their automobile is like their spouse.

They go everywhere together, they have stuck together for years, and they can’t seem to function o -without each other. u However, an important part of any relationship is communication. t Unfortunately, many Canadians ignore esigns from their car that indicate it might be ntime for a tune up. n “Your car is a very complex piece of machinery, almost like a living thing. Any significant changes in the life of your car, efrom performance to safety, should be mimmediately brought to the attention of your -mechanic. Ignorance is not bliss,” says Darryl Croft, automotive maintenance expert at OK eTire. t To make sure your automotive relationeship stands the test of time, be sure to keep -a look out for the following warning signs, which warrant a stop to your local service mprovider: - • Check engine light: t This is one of the most frequently ignored fwarning signs from your car. , The check engine light could indicate a evariety of problems with your vehicle of varysing severity, from a loose fuel cap to an overgheating or failing engine.

- • Trouble starting: A drained battery, corroded cables, malefunctioning spark plug, bad ignition switch, t , t , e

or broken timing belt are just a few of several possible causes to this problem.

If your engine is having difficulty starting, get it checked — it could mean the difference between a quick visit to your mechanic and a long and expensive tow to the garage.

• Veering left or right: Your car should always move in the direction you are steering it to. If you find that your car pulls to one side whenever you let go of the steering wheel or apply brakes, your car could be due for an alignment. It’s a quick fix, so don’t put it off. Misalignment can cause uneven wear on your tires, which could mean more dollars in the long run.

• Puddles under your car: Your car requires a myriad of different fluids to run properly — brake fluid, transmission fluid, gasoline, oil, and coolant.

Each is vital for the operation of your car, and any puddles or leaking fluids should not be ignored.

• Squealing brakes and poor stopping performance: This is one of the most serious warning signs your car can send you. Squealing brakes is a likely indicator of brake pad wear, which can lead to more extensive brake damage and a potentially unsafe vehicle, if left unattended.

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Coquitlam is accepting grant applications The City of Coquitlam is now accepting applications for the fall intake of its 2015 Spirit of Coquitlam Grant.

The grant is focused on achieving the city’s goals by “assisting local organizations to work collaboratively toward a sense of community and a high quality of life for

Coquitlam citizens,” according to a press release. Since 2002, the city has awarded $7.12 million to more than 180 different organizations.

Consideration will be given to organizations engaging in public art, encouraging people to get active, hosting sporting events, planning fes-

tivals and events, developing new initiatives aligned with the city’s strategic goals, and engaging in sanctioned Coquitlam 125 anniversary celebrations.

In 2016, Coquitlam will celebrate its 125th anniversary in a year-long celebration that honours the commun-

ity’s history and sets the stage for its future. More information can be found at www. coquitlam.ca/Coquitlam125.

For those planning to apply for a Spirit of Coquitlam Grant, application workshops will be held twice during the intake period. These workshops will provide attendees

with step-by-step instructions for completing the grant application process. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the two workshops being held.

Pre-registration is required.

Workshops will be held at Pinetree Community Centre, at 1260 Pinetree Way, on

Wednesday, Sept. 9 (barcode #538404), and Wednesday, Sept. 23 (barcode #538405).

Both run from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Register for workshops and find applications at www. coquitlam.ca/SpiritGrant.

The deadline for grant submissions is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Road safety for your kids: Teach your child to be a safe pedestrian It’s never too early to teach your child to be street smart.

All it takes is a little time—time to prepare, plan and teach your child how to be safe on the road.

Make learning fun for young children Practice makes perfect. For young children, learning should be fun and interactive. Here are some ideas to help your child develop safe habits: • Map it out. Plan your child’s walking route, review street names and landmarks while walking together.

• Watch your speed. A 30km/h speed limit is in effect in school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. when school’s in session and in playground areas from dusk until dark, unless otherwise posted.

• Listen. Remove your headphones so you can hear approaching traffic that may be hard to see.

• Be patient. Drop off your child close to the sidewalk. Don’t let them dash from the middle of the road.

• Know the law. Always yield to pedestrians and stop for school buses when their lights are flashing.

For more information on distracted driving, visit icbc.com/road-safety

• Never jaywalk.

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• Be seen. Wear reflective materials or bright clothes and use lights after dark.

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QUALIFIED SKILLED TRADES PEOPLE QUALITY CONSTRUCTION Unions today are more relevant than ever in protecting your nancial investment Building trade qualications, codes,and practices in construction were developed to ensure long term structural and mechanical safety for homes, businesses, institutions and industrial facilities such as LNG, oil and gas, pulp and paper, and hydro.

All UA journeypersons have served an apprenticeship and work within the applicable codes and practices associated with their trade.

and passing the Federal Interprovincial Red Seal Trade Qualication exam.

What if a tradesperson hasn t taken the in-school technical training during their apprenticeship?? How can you be sure that they know the applicable codes and their applications for their trade?

Business owners and homeowners, protect your investments!

We provide only qualified & ticketed workers to our contractors All UA apprenticeships are comprised of four main components: on the job training under the mentorship of a ticketed journeyperson, in school technical training that teaches the codes and their application, yearly exams testing the apprentice on their skills and knowledge, earning a Certicate of Apprenticeship and a Certicate of Qualication upon completing a four year apprenticeship

Ensure you employ only Red Seal certied journeypersons and apprentices registered with the Industry Training Authority of BC. Ask to see their qualications.

UA Local 170 Plumbers & Pipetters Union along with the UA Piping Industry College of BC provides our signatory contractors with ticketed, qualied journeypersons and indentured apprentices registered with the Industry Training Authority in BC in the trades of plumbing, steam tting, sprinkler tting, instrument technicians, and welding.

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Program connects youth with jobs Cayley DOBIE

Burnaby NOW It’s often said that times are tough for young people these days.

It’s becoming increasingly difficult for youth fresh out of high school, college or university to find a job. Some students lack the skills necessary to enter the job market. Others have the skills and training but are struggling against barriers, including language, and some just don’t know where to start when it comes to finding a job or starting a career.

ThisiswhereS.U.C.C.E.S.S. comes in.

The Vancouver-based group of charities runs a youth employment program in Burnaby, which caters to youth struggling to break into the job market.

The program, aptly named the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Youth Employment Program or YEP, is a 12-week program that helps connect youth to entrylevel jobs in various industries and provides life-skills and employability workshops through the course.

Many of the program’s par-

ticipants are at-risk youth or young people facing some type of barrier. Barriers can include ethnic background to English-as-a-second language, or a criminal background to physical disabilities or mental illnesses.

“Pretty much anything that you can think of,” said Nazi Pashandi, project manager for YEP. Even just being a young person without any experience in the labour force can be a barrier, Pashandi added.

The program is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents or refugees between 15 and 30 years old who are out of school, unemployed or underemployed.

(You must also be legally allowed to work in Canada.)

“During the 12-week program, we provide (youth) with employability skills, life skills and job placement,” Pashandi said.

Staff at the Burnaby-based YEP office work with successful applicants to prepare them for work in the labour market. The first two weeks of the program are all about preparation. Youth are taught

everything from budgeting to proper work attire. Guest speakers are brought in to share their experiences and advice to the fledging group of workers.

Pashandi noted that many of the people that participate in YEP start with very little or no work experience. They’ve often never built a resume.

Many don’t know what it takes to find a job, and most lack the confidence to get started.

But for Burnaby resident and YEP participant Jessica, who asked we not publish her last name, it wasn’t about a lack of confidence. It was about streamlining a job search that was proving very difficult.

“It’s pretty hard for new graduates right now unless you took something really specific like tech or engineering or computer science,” Jessica told the NOW.she said.

Jessica graduated with an arts degree from the University of B.C., but she was struggling to find a job she qualified for. So she set out CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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Youth job program includes placements to the youth to find themselves permanent employment, Pashandi said.

“Or we can help them for another 12 to find help and came across S.U.C.C.E.S.S.’s months, in terms of follow-up or extra support Youth Employment Program.

“This (program) was the first hit that I … to help them get employment,” she added.

However, the additional 12 months of supcame across on Google, and I just called in,” port is only for job search assistance. No she said.

While most of the jobs available through further placements will be arranged once the initial 10 weeks are completed. the program are entry-level “The whole idea of this propositions, often in retail or gram is to help the youth get food services, there are a few into the work force,” Pashandi entry-level office jobs available The whole idea said. if that’s what fits best with the And if the employer chooses youth. of this program not to hire the youth after the Some youth, like Jessica, is to help the work placement is complete, might want to arrange their youth get into the youth still walks away with own placement. She actually a good reference and some went out and found a company the work force meaningful work experience she was interested in working – Nazi Pashandi (assuming they completed the for, and staff at YEP did the program as required). rest.

SUCCESS “So the next job would be Jessica is now entering her way easier for them to find,” fifth week at her placement Pashandi added. job, and she couldn’t be happiFor more information about S.U.C.C.E.S.S.’s er. While she wouldn’t wager a guess whether or not the company will keep her once the 10 Youth Employment Program, visit www. weeks are up, it’s given her the first stepping successbc.ca, and click on the Services tab and then, from a drop-down menu, click stone towards a career.

“What I think I would have had to do is vol- on Employment Services and select Youth unteer with a bunch of different organizations Employment Program. You can also get more until I’d built up my work experience that info by calling 604-438-7222. way,” she said.

The next Youth Employment Program runs After the 10-week placement is up, it’s up from Nov. 2, 2015 to Jan. 22, 2016.

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Burnaby NOW he idea that raising the minimum wage will drive up the cost of labour, force businesses to close and cost people their jobs is largely a myth, according to the work of economist Jim Stanford.

The Unifor economist coauthored a report for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives that looked at more than three decades of data from 10 provinces, using seven measures of employment and unemployment, and concluded the theory just doesn’t hold up.

“In all of those studies, in 90 per cent of the time, we found no connection at all between minimum wages and labour market outcomes, and the remaining 10 per cent of the times, we did find a couple of cases where it was negatively associated, and we did find a couple of cases where it positively associated,” Stanford said.

“The overwhelming finding is there’s no connection at all. In other words, it’s a wash.

“Whatever negative impacts on the employment decisions occur because workers are more expensive is offset by the fact you get better retention, higher productivity and stronger consumer spending.”

Stanford’s 2014 report, Dispelling Minimum Wage Mythology, was co-authored

by Jordan Brennan from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, a left-wing think-tank.

According to Stanford, who holds a PhD in economics from New York’s New School of Social Research, the traditional argument treats workers like commodities, and if you make them more expensive, people will buy fewer of them — an analogy he said is mistaken.

“You buy a worker in order to produce something, which you then have to sell.

“Nobody hires people

for the sake of it. They hire based on their judgment that they can profitably produce a good or service and sell it in the broader economy,” he said.

“The wage that a worker receives is not just the cost of labour, it’s also the source of income to buy those products at the end of the day. That’s why you can’t take a simpleminded approach that higher wages means less employment.”

Employees who are paid better are more motivated, according to Stanford’s research, and businesses benefit from higher retention while saving money on recruitment and training.

Meanwhile, those employees have more money in their pockets to buy goods and services.

“If you [raise minimum wage] across the economy, then it can make a meaningful difference, because across the economy, consumer spending is going to be stronger,” he said.

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Unions work towards a greener world

Janaya FULLER-EVANS Burnaby NOW

There was a time when preserving union jobs and the environment seemed to be two very separate goals, but not these days. The labour movement has joined forces with environmental organizations to push for a greener economy.

One such initiative is Green Jobs B.C., which includes representatives from unions and environmental organizations. The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union, based in Burnaby, was one of the founding organizations of Green Jobs B.C. “We know that climate change is a big issue, and we know that we have to [have] good jobs, whatever the future looks like,” said Brenda Brown, a vicepresident with BCGEU, who sits on the Green Jobs B.C. steering committee. “If that’s

good green jobs or a transi- election, Green Jobs B.C. put tion to a different kind of out an open letter to the leadgreen economy, labour and ers of the four provincial parenvironmental groups need ties, asking for a Green Jobs plan for the province. to work together.”

“Economic development The challenge is addressing environmental issues while policy must green existing industries, creating good workplaces, employment infrastructure opportunities, and public sershe said. vices, as well “One of the ... there’s all as attract new big focuses kinds of jobs and explicitly is lowering that are good green indusgreenhouse try,” the letgas emisjobs, that are ter stated. sions,” Brown green jobs.

“Today’s added. “And B r i t i s h there’s all –Brenda Brown, Columbians kinds of jobs Green Jobs B.C. are looking for that are good steering committee an approach jobs, that are that integreen jobs.”

The steering commit- grates environmental care tee was set to hold a stra- with our economic developtegic planning session this ment needs — rather than week, after NOW deadlines, positioning the environment to decide on future plans, and the economy as opposing choices.” according to Brown.

Currently, the provincial During the last provincial

government is accepting written submissions for its B.C. Climate Action Plan, and Green Jobs B.C. is working on a submission for climate leadership, according to Charley Beresford, executive director of the Columbia Institute in Vancouver and a member of the steering committee.

“Given the crisis point we’re reaching with climate, there is urgency in that direction,” Beresford said.

However, she added the organization has a hopeful rather than resigned approach to environmental challenges.

“There’s certainly light on the horizon, because it turns out that the green economy is really the fastest growing sector of any economies,” she said, pointing out the amount of green job creation in Europe.

And environmental needs can create new employment opportunities, Beresford said.

“It turns out a lot of the work that people are doing, certainly in unionized environments, is transferable,” she explained. “You need welders, for example, to build wind mills.”

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Green jobs can be good jobs, argues Brenda Brown, a vice-president with the BCGEU. Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, according to Beresford, when the B.C. Federation of Labour reached out to other unions and environmental organizations, and a steering committee was created.

The committee then held a conference, Beresford said, adding, “out of the conference came the idea of a continuing organization.”

Green Jobs B.C. has focused on two areas when it comes to creating green jobs: public transit and green building practices.

Some jobs, such as those in the service industry, are already inherently green, she added.

Beresford also sits on the Green Economy Network, a national organization formed after the Canadian Labour Congress started holding Green Jobs roundtables in 2008.

The network includes 25 unions, as well as environmental and social justice organizations working together to push for an environmentally focused economic shift in Canada.

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The importance of cleaning the gutters AS AUTUMN APPROACHES, IT’S A GOOD TIME TO REMOVE THE FOLIAGE FROM DRAINS

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for homeowners. very autumn, trees Homeowners know that and shrubs take on gutter cleaning is an importtheir brilliant disant part of fall home mainplay of reds, orantenance, but they may not ges, purples, and completely understand why. yellows that mark the end of Gutter cleaning can be a the growing season. messy and Fall foliage time-consummay make for ing project, ideal photo making it a backdrops and project many scenic days in Gutters guide homeowners the countryrainwater and are apt to put side, but closoff. er to home runoff from the Waiting leaves may be roof so it drains to clean gutmore of a hinproperly away ters can lead drance than from homes. to consideran aesthetic able probpleasure. lems, so it’s The hunbest to tackle dreds of leaves the job well in that adorn the maples, oaks and other trees advance of the winter.

Gutters guide rainwater near homes will eventually fall as autumn turns into win- and runoff from the roof so it drains properly away from ter.

Some will float down to homes.

When gutters are clogged lawns, while others will get lodged in gutters and down- with leaves, a number of spouts, posing problems that problems can occur.

• Leaks: Water will take can cause substantial and potentially costly problems the path of least resistance.

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Water will find a way to get to the ground when gutters don’t allow for water to drain away properly.

When clogged gutters do not allow the water to drain away properly, water will find other ways to the ground.

It may work itself right into the walls and ceilings

of the home. In addition to damaging walls and ceilings, moisture inside the home can promote mold growth. It also makes interior spaces more appealing to pests.

• Excess weight: Gutters are meant to hold the weight of travelling water and not much more.

Gutters filled with leaves and other debris can quickly become heavy.

This stresses the entire gutter system and can cause the gutters to fall off of the home entirely.

• Nesting areas: Clogged gutters can serve as nesting areas for insects and birds.

Mosquitoes and other insects lay eggs in pooling water.

Gutters can quickly become breeding spots for harmful pests.

Furthermore, birds may nest in gutters, creating unsightly messes and more damage.

Seeds that sprout in clogged gutters can grow unchecked.

•Ice-damming: Left untreated, pooled water and leaves in gutters can freeze over.

Blocked water can back up and push against the roof,

lifting shingles and destroying the roof in the process.

• Foundation trouble: Clogged gutters also may contribute to flooded basements and cracked foundations.

Leaking water will pool around the foundation, expanding when frozen and causing cracks in basement and crawlspace walls.

It also can cause driveways and other cement areas around the home to sag and crack.

Gutter cleaning should be scheduled in the spring and fall of each year.

Homeowners can hire guttercleaning services to handle the job or do the job themselves.

Rinse the gutters with water from the hose afterward to ensure good run-off.

Take the time to seal any leaks as well.

This routine maintenance can save homeowners many headaches and prevent some very expensive repairs.

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August home sales soar in Metro Van Metro Vancouver home buyers spent the summer months searching for their next home, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.

Between June and August, home sales were between 25 and 30 per cent above the ten-year sales average.

The REBGV reports that residential property sales in Metro Vancouver reached 3,362 on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in August

2015. This represents a 21.3per-cent increase compared to the 2,771 sales recorded in August 2014, and a decrease of 15.5 per cent compared to the 3,978 sales in July 2015.

Last month’s sales were 27.9 per cent above the 10-year sales average for the month.

“There was no summer lull in our market this year.

Home buyers have been working with their realtors throughout the summer

months,” Darcy McLeod, REBGV president, said.

“They’re motivated, but they’re competing for a smaller supply of homes for sale than is typical for this time of year — that’s the dynamic driving our market right now.”

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Metro Vancouver totalled 4,281 in August.

This represents an 8.7per-cent increase compared

to the 3,940 new listings reported in August 2014.

The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the region’s MLS is 10,897, a 26.2-per-cent decline compared to August 2014 and a 5.3-per-cent decline compared to July 2015.

“Those who have a sound buying strategy and an understanding of current price trends are having the most success in today’s market,” McLeod said.

The MLS Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $708,500.

This represents a 12-percent increase compared to August 2014.

The sales-to-active-listings ratio in August was 30.9 per cent.

This is the sixth consecutive month that this ratio has been above 30 per cent in Metro Vancouver.

Sales of detached properties in August 2015 reached 1,290, an increase of 11.4 per cent from the 1,158 detached sales recorded in August 2014, and a 22.6-percent increase from the 1,052 units sold in August 2013.

The benchmark price for a detached property in Metro Vancouver increased 17.5 per cent from August 2014 to $1,159,600.

Sales of apartment properties reached 1,494 in August 2015, an increase of 32.7 per cent compared to the 1,126 sales in August 2014, and an increase of 46.8 per cent compared to the 1,018 sales in August 2013.

The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 6.3 per cent from August 2014 to $405,400.

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Attached property sales in August 2015 totalled 578, an increase of 18.7 per cent compared to the 487 sales in August 2014, and a 30.2-percent increase from the 444 attached properties sold in August 2013.

The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 7.3 per cent between August 2014 and 2015 to $511,500.

The areas covered by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver include: Whistler, the Sunshine Coast, Squamish, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge and South Delta.

According to the board, the real estate industry is a key economic driver in British Columbia.

In 2014, 33,116 homes changed ownership in the board’s area, generating $2.136 billion in economic spin-off activity and an estimated 16,227 jobs.

The total dollar value of residential sales transacted through the MLS system in Metro Vancouver totalled $27.3 billion in 2014.

Tips to reduce pesticide use in H your house Commercial farms are often blamed for the vast array of contaminants that find their way into water supplies and the soil itself.

But home-gardening enthusiasts may also be contaminating water and soil through the use of pesticides.

One way to reduce chemical pollution at home is to find alternatives to pesticides.

• Investigate reduced-risk pesticides.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency is examining pesticides that pose less risk to humans and the environment than existing pesticides.

Homeowners concerned about pesticides can visit www.epa.gov to learn more about reduced-risk pesticides.

• Use biopesticides.

Biological products, also known as biopesticides, can play a role in a more sustainable food chain.

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do not leave toxic residues.

Furthermore, they are relatively inexpensive to produce.

• Look to the kitchen.

Dish soap can be an effective pest killer.

Fill a spray bottle with soapy water and spray around the exterior of your house and on plants that have a pest problem.

The soapy water can kill ants and roaches.

It also can coat the wings of small flying insects.

Catnip is another natural pesticide.

Planting catnip in a garden can repel mosquitoes.

• Use epsom salt.

Sprinkling this salt on the leaves of plants in the garden can keep away animals, such as deer or groundhogs, that would otherwise devour plants.

Epsom salt also can repel beetles, slugs and snails.

Before homeowners turn to chemical pesticide applications, they can explore many natural remedies to keep unwanted pests at bay.

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Since the symptoms of “First you need to realize the danger is very real. exposure to CO mimic the flu, Second, you need to know many people make the misthe potential sources of CO in take of thinking what they are experiencing will just “go your home. f Lastly, you need to feel away” in time.

So they stay home from confident in choosing an alarm that fits your home work or school hoping to get better, and exactly the opposlifestyle.”

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How to kick the clutter habit at home How many of us really y know every item that’s sitting in our closets?

Research says only 35 per cent of Canadians claim to get rid of clothing when they notice something they don’t f want anymore. That means the rest of us could be letting our pack-rat tendencies get away on us. Think beyond seasonal wardrobe changeovers; once you discover that closet cleaning has a science to it, you’ll find it’s easy to build it into a positive habit.

Donating your clothing is a great way to give back to the community, while also decluttering your life.

Here are some tips to tackle your closet without the separation anxiety.

Focus Cleaning out your entire wardrobe in one shot can be overwhelming. Instead of

waiting for clothes to pile up, try focused purging. Tip out one drawer at a time, or just try shoes and boots.

Favour When deciding whether or not to part with those perfect pastel pants, think about the last time you wore them.

If you can’t put your finger on when they last saw the light of day, it’s probably time someone else enjoyed them.

Finalize If all your clothes disappeared, what items would you wish were right back in your closet if you could replace only a few?

Once you decide which items are keepers, you’ll quickly be able to spot the ones you can part with and donate.

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CO alarms in any quality hardware store at an average cost of between $30 and $60.

That’s about two cents a day over an alarm’s lifespan.

It’s important (and sometimes law) to have one working CO alarm outside all sleeping areas.

Better yet is adding one per floor, as well. Once Canadians make the smart decision to put a CO alarm in place, it’s best to look for “Worry-Free” models that feature a 10-year sealed lithium battery that doesn’t need to be changed for the life of

the alarm, plus, a continuous digital readout.

“Never having to replace a battery for the 10-year life of the alarm is something consumers told us was very important,” says Heller.

“The digital readout is also popular because it shows

you if lower levels of CO are present in your home.

This way you can take action before the gas reaches dangerous levels.”

More CO safety tips can be found at www.safeathome. ca.

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Take inventory If you have more than one child, chances are you already have lots of school supplies around the house.

Dust off kids’ backpacks and study areas from last school year to determine which supplies you need to buy and which you already have.

Going forward, encourage kids to store their supplies in a predetermined area once the school year ends, as this will make next year’s inventory that much easier to examine and assess.

Spend more now to save later

While inexpensive supplies can be hard to resist, such items likely won’t withstand the test of time, forcing you to spend time and money each year buying replacement supplies. Paying more now for certain items, including stronger backpacks and more highly rated calculators, may end up saving you money in the long run, even if the initial pill is somewhat tough to swallow.

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Frustrated by the lack of options available to her, Jean Su took her young son’s musical education into her own hands.

The Burnaby resident gave birth to her first child last year, and began looking for private music teachers soon after.

When she couldn’t find an ideal fit, Su decided to play the role of conductor – not only for her child, but for other children and their parents.

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Su launched the website, located at www.ClassEntry.com, alongside two other co-founders in April.

“When I started looking for activities for [my son], especially for private music teachers, I found them really hard to find.

I asked a number of parents, including my other two co-founders, and they found it just as difficult,” she said. “So we thought we should develop a website to let private teachers have a place to introduce themselves.”

Once on the website, parents log in to choose from various teachers and musical styles that best fit their needs. From there, the search is narrowed down by

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The co-owners have more than a decade’s worth of experience working with online registration software, allowing them to easily connect parents and teachers, while also simplifying class requests and payment

While most private lessons are still paid by post-dated cheques, ClassEntry allows for easy, online payment strategies that directly link parents with the teachers.

Su says the ease and functionality of the process prevents parents from trying to find the proverbial needle in the musical haystack.

“Parents can find those teachers on one website instead of going through Google, multiple Craigslist ads or through offline referrals to find great teachers,” she said.

Another aspect that separates ClassEntry

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“We feel it’s really important for parents to build trust with teachers right away through this type of trial class, so that’s incentive for all the teachers on the website to build that trust,” she said.

“There’s no one teacher who is perfect for anyone, so that’s why we want to offer the trial classes.”

Su noted that teachers are screened and vetted, and she visits each teacher’s instruction space to make sure it’s a safe and practical environment. She also encourages all of her teachers to be registered with the British Columbia Registered Music Teachers’ Association, which serves as the unifying body that

represents private music teachers across the province.

“We understand that safety is key for parents to choose a teacher,” she said. “We make sure that it’s a very friendly environment for kids. That’s our No. 1 priority.”

As for the future, Su hopes to expand the website to also include more musical categories and possibly even dance instruction to lengthen a student’s learning timeline.

“We want parents to enjoy the best private teacher resources in one place, where their kids can learn a variety of skills with the best teacher resources,” she said.

For more information, see www.ClassEntry.com.

NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS Royal City Youth Ballet Company Auditions Dancers from age 7 and up, female and male dancers all levels.

Open Company Auditions Sunday, September 13, 2015 Junior 10:00am l Intermediate 11:00am l Senior 12:00pm Successful applications will qualify for Company – Nutcracker auditions at 1:30pm

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Department stores and businesses that sell school supplies, such as pharmacies and office stores, may or may not discount too many items once back to school season hits full swing. But savvy parents can still find deals by using technology to their advantage when shopping for school supplies. Download apps like RetailMeNot to your smartphone and enable its updates so your phone essentially notifies you of any discounts the moment you walk into a given store. If you don’t receive any updates, search for discounts via the app or the Internet as you shop. Chances are strong that there are deals to be had, even if you don’t learn of the deals until you arrive at the store.

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Teen reading buddies show their “little buddies” how cool reading is, according to a press release from the library, and also gain volunteer hours toward their

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GOOSE ON THE LOOSE: This Canada goose was released back into the wild recently off Rocky Point Park by volunteers with the Wildlife Rescue Association. The animal was originally rescued by the Port Moody Police Department on Aug. 11, after it appeared injured and was seen wandering in and out of traffic. It turns out it was just dehydrated.

Program is aimed at people with dementia SESSIONS TAKE PLACE AT COQUITLAM’S GLEN PINE PAVILION Coquitlam’s Glen Pine Pavilion will host a Leisure Connections program for seniors.

It’s designed for Tri-Cities residents 60 and older with mild to moderate dementia or Alzheimer’s disease “who would benefit from a social, recreational and interactive program giving people the tools to once again have fun,

laugh and to meet new friends,” according to a press release from the city.

The program will run from Sept. 15 through Dec. 15, and is sponsored by the Glen Pine 50Plus Society.

Sessions will take place on Tuesdays, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1200 Glen Pine Crt. (across Burlington Avenue from City Hall).

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t every age and in every day, we have challenges, gifts and a call to action.

In each day, I see all of life in the patients I serve — from newborns to the long HEALTH WISE retired.

Dr. Davidicus Wong Even when we cease to be paid, there is work to do: this in the future just beyond our is the work of a lifetime that reach. we carry out consciously or As time passes, what we unconsciously. It is the active creation of our own lives, the want is in the past — loved ones missed and opportunwriting and rewriting of our ities lost. In the latter half of own life stories, and the culour journey, we may be looktivation of relationships. ing back more For many of than forward. us at any age, The present life can seem reminds us of a struggle. We what we don’t fight, flee or We forget the have: people resist what possibilities of no longer we don’t want the present. At with us; our and we crave youth, vigour and pursue every point in and time. what we want, life — indeed, in We forget thinking that every day — you the possibilwhen we are ities of the free of that have a positive present. which we potential to be At every don’t want realized. point in life and have all — indeed, in that we desire, every day — you have a posiwe will be happy and at tive potential to be realized. peace.

Given your abilities and But that’s not reality. Life your experiences, what can is never perfect or if it ever you do to help another peris, it won’t stay that way. son today? There is always Change is the reality of life, someone in need of just the but we can still be happy. thing that we can do for In youth, what we want them. may be on the horizon and

Looking at the people in your life today, what can you do to make each relationship even better? Is it time to call and catch up with an old friend? Is it time for a crucial conversation? What thoughtful action would express your appreciation for another?

Accept your body as it is. How can you become as healthy as you can be? What can you do to help yourself?

What would be the first step to improving your wellbeing?

On Thursday, Sept. 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., I’ll present a free public presentation in the visitor centre at the VanDusen Botanical Garden, at 5251 Oak St. in Vancouver. As part of the Tapestry Foundation’s Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series, I’ll be talking about “Achieving Your Positive Potential at Any Age.” For information and registration, call 604806-9486 or check online at www.tapestryfoundation.ca/ education/public-presentation-series.

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Port Coquitlam Junior-Senior High School 50-year reunion kicks off at 5 p.m. at the PoCo Inn and Suites Hotel, 1545 Lougheed Hwy. in Port Coquitlam. Anyone who was ever a member of the first class to attend the former Port Coquitlam Junior Senior High School from grades 7 to 12 is invited to attend, along with spouses or partners. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the SHARE food bank.

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Burke Mountain Naturalists meet at 7:30 p.m. Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St. in Coquitlam. Local biologist Adrienne Peacock will give a slide presentation on the wildlife native to the Peace Valley and how it could be affected by Site C. Info: 604-936-4108 or www.bmn.bc.ca.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Terry Fox Library hosts a Lego Club gathering from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in Port Coquitlam. The event is for kids between the ages of five and 10. Come play, create and experiment. Info: 604- 927-7999.

Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club meets at 7 p.m. in the McGee Room at the Poirier Community Centre, located at 630 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Bring your stamps to buy, sell, trade. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Coquitlam Foundation hosts its annual general meeting at 7 p.m. in the Coquitlam Foundation Room at the City Centre Branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, 1169 Pinetree Way. The public is invited, but attendees are asked to RSVP. Info: info@ coquitlamfoundation.com.

Douglas College hosts a discussion on the role certain insects play in your garden from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the college’s Coquitlam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way. The workshops are free and open to the public. However, children must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or for more info, e-mail iue@douglascollege.ca.

City of Coquitlam hosts a Mindful Qigong class for those over the age of 50 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave. Mindful Qigong is a practice of easy to learn, gentle

Please join us at the Tri-Cities’ premier fundraising event featuring our Fund-A-Need Campaign in support of new equipment for our Emergency Department.

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movements to promote clarity, peace, and healing. The course is led by mindfulness instructor Sung Yang and costs $30. Pre-registration is required and courses run Thursdays until Oct. 4. Register online at www.coquitlam.ca/signmeup using barcode 538551, call 604-927-4386 or register in person at a Coquitlam recreation.

Info: www.coquitlam.ca/dogwood.

Women’s Connection Luncheon kicks off at noon at the Executive Inn, 405 North Rd. Coquitlam. Featured speaker Marnie Wynans will speak to the topic of “When God says no - A Story of Hope and Healing.” Info: Frieda at 604-937-7198.

Terry Fox Library offers a “Storytime at the Market” session from 4 to 4:30 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Farmer’s Market at Leigh Square, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq. in PoCo. Introduce kids to the love of books and language with interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Info: 604 927-7999.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Port Moody Film Society hosts a double screening beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre, located at 100 Newport Dr. in Port Moody. The film Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead begins at 7:30 p.m., and 12 Angry Men will be screened at 9:30. Info: http://pmfilm.ca.

Terry Fox Library hosts the Adult Learner Book Club, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. The club is for people whose second language is English. Upgrade your reading skills, make new friends and practise English in a fun environment. Info: 604-927-7999.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Port Moody Ecological Society hosts the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Noons Creek Hatchery, located at 340 Ioco Rd. in Port Moody. To register or for info, see www.shorelinecleanup.ca/en/cleanup/event/fall2015/inletpark-and-noons-creek-hatchery-surrounds.

Société francophone de Maillardville stages the Fête de Maillardville from 3 to 7 p.m. at Mackin Park, 1046 Brunette Ave. in Coquitlam. Celebrate Maillardville’s 106th birthday with an afternoon of families, friends and neighbours. Info: www.maillardville.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Tri-City Photography Club meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the drama room at Port Moody Secondary, located at 300 Albert

St. in Port Moody.

The group welcomes photographers of all skill levels. The discussion topic will be “Projection Summer Assignment Images.” Info: rbelyk@shaw.ca.

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Glenayre Scottish Country Dance Club holds its registration at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Como Lake Middle School, 1121 King Albert Ave. in Coquitlam. All levels are taught on Tuesday evenings. Beginners are welcome and no partner is required. Info: sue_cpr@hotmail.com.

Philosopher’s Café takes place at 10 a.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave. in Coquitlam. Presented by Simon Fraser University, the café is a free program that engages the community through discussion and the exchange of ideas. September’s topic is Truth and Beauty. Everyone is welcome to attend. Come listen to what others have to say and share your opinion. Moderator Randall MacKinnon ensures that everyone has the opportunity to participate. Info: 604-927-6098.

Glen Pine 50Plus Society hosts the Leisure Connections Program from 11:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt. in Coquitlam. This program is designed for those over the age of 60 with mild to moderate dementia or Alzheimers living in the Tri-Cities area who would benefit from a social, recreational and interactive program. The current session will run until Dec. 15. Info: Angela at 604-464-2246.

Terry Fox Library hosts a resume workshop for teens from 6 to 7 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Are you looking for a job but need help putting together an awe-inspiring resume? Come to the Terry Fox library for tips from an expert from Avia Employment Services. Pizza will be available. Info: 604-927-7999.

ONGOING

Toastmasters’ Crystal Clear Speakers meet every second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at 1111 Austin Ave. in Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-941-0191.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) invites new members to experience friendly group support for weight loss. There are chapters in the Tri-Cities area. Info: Gail at 604-941-2907 or www. tops.org.

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SIX NATIONS WINS SECOND STRAIGHT NATIONAL CROWN John KURUCZ sports@thenownews.com

There is no silver lining to be found in yet another secondplace finish for the Coquitlam Adanacs’ brass.

Rather, it’s a case of frustration and questions around how to improve parity in junior lacrosse on the West Coast and across Canada.

On the heels of Saturday’s 9-4 loss, and a second straight national title defeat to the Six Nations Arrows, officials with the junior A’s are wondering how the club can get over the hump.

“The discrepancy between teams in B.C. is pretty far and the battles in a Minto Cup are just so different than what any western team will see until they reach that pinnacle,” said Adanacs general manager Scott Wortley. “It’s no disrespect to the teams that we’re playing [in B.C]. It’s a hard thing to overcome and I think that’s something that our league has to look at, to see how we can fix things.”

Wortley said the use of wooden sticks, chippier play, a different standard of officiating and a deeper talent pool out east were just a few of the factors that played into the Adanacs’ fortunes in the final.

A return to the Memorial Cup-like tournament format — instead of a best-of-seven series — may be the elixir to help Coquitlam reach the apex of junior lacrosse, Wortley said.

Getting to the top is a feat the club has accomplished just once, despite being B.C. Junior A league champs for seven consecutive years.

Coquitlam was the last team from the west to win it all back in 2010. Since 2000, the west proved best only on four other occasions, all of which were won by the Burnaby Lakers between 2000 and 2005.

The Adanacs advanced to the Minto on a 30-1 run, including an undefeated playoff streak.

“Best of seven is the toughest. It really does crown the true champion. But for us in B.C. and in western Canada … although I’m not a big fan of it, [a tournament format] does give us a chance to win,” Wortley said.

Graduating Adanacs sniper Cole Shafer, who led the B.C. league in scoring this season, conceded the level of competition was unlike anything the club faced all year.

“It was a lot faster and they were a very good team,” he said.

“That’s not to say that we didn’t have a lot of competition, but we didn’t really play a team that was nearly as good as them.

We watched film and we tried to counteract what they were doing but it was just so fast out there. It was tough.”

Head coach Pat Coyle was of two minds on how the finals played out.

“I think [Shafer] is right. It’s not that we coasted, I just don’t think that our league is as competitive as theirs and the reffing is different too — it’s reffed a lot tighter in our league.

Those are adjustments,” he said. “But to me, those are all just excuses. I thought we rose to the level of play. I don’t know how many games it takes for you to realize how good they are and what it requires for us to match that. I just feel we didn’t match that level.”

That the Adanacs ran into other-worldly goaltending from Arrows’ netminder Doug Jamieson didn’t help.

A span of 35 minutes where the formidable Adanacs’ offence

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Six Nations defender Leo Stourus celebrates a goal during Game 5 of the Minto Cup final in Hagersville, Ont. was held in check would define the deciding game Saturday.

The Arrows successfully shut down the Adanacs’ snipers and built up a healthy lead that carried them into the third period, en route to a 9-4 victory at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Hagersville, Ont. While Coquitlam pushed back in the third, and closed the gap to two goals on tallies by Jean-Luc Chetner and Shafer, the Arrows regained control with a pair of quick markers from Ryan Lee. The two teams traded goals over the final 10 minutes, with Six Nations holding a 17-12 margin in the third.

Over the final two games, the Ontario champions successfully cloaked Coquitlam’s offence, limiting them to six goals.

The Coquitlam trio of Chris Cloutier, Tyler Pace and Shafer combined for 14 goals over the first four games but just one over the final two.

Only Shafer was able to beat the coverage and Jamieson over the final three games, counting two of his team-leading seven goals.

Jamieson turned aside 42 shots on the night, while the Adanacs’ 17-year-old netminder Christian Del Bianco did a tremendous job in keeping the score respectable with 51 stops.

“Their goalie was really good,” Coyle said. “Ours was really good as well, but we had a really hard time scoring. In my opinion, he was the series MVP. We shot right at their goalie a lot and we hit a ton of posts. That would have changed the

momentum of the games. If we had better shots, we maybe would have won.”

Compounding the series loss is the loss of close to a third of the team’s roster due to graduation, including captain Michael Messenger, the club’s stud defender Taylor Stuart and the team’s leading scorer in Shafer. Other grads include Challen Rogers, Chase McIntyre, Evan Wortley, Ryan Ishikawa, Matt Symes, Mike Rybka, Bryce Phenix, Spencer Stevens, Bradley Breadon and Brady Jorgensen.

Wortley is meeting with Adanacs executives shortly to discuss how those voids will be filled.

Regardless of how that re-tool plays out, club officials are getting tired of playing second fiddle to Ontario.

“We need to find a way to win — I don’t know how you can walk away from this and call this a success,” Coyle said.

“Coquitlam has fallen short too many times in too many years and I would hate to think that we’re happy with this.

We’re just not happy with this and I hope we can move forward and learn from this. But I pray that no one in our organization is saying, ‘Yeah but we tried really hard.’”

“Ultimately our goal has to be, and always will be, to win the Minto Cup — to just show up, appear and to make our stamp as competitive and come up short every year is just not acceptable,” Wortley added. “That’s not what we’re striving to do.

Our goal is to win. But I’m so proud of our guys.”

Players continue battle for Express roster spots While you can’t read too much into exhibition results, allowing 20 goals in three games has got to be at least a bit unsettling.

The Coquitlam Express are coming off its latest pre-season defeat on Tuesday, a 4-3 loss at the hands of Chilliwack.

That loss was preceded by a 4-1 setback to the Langley Rivermen at the PoCo Rec Centre on Saturday, and a 12-0 thrashing at the hands of the Rivermen on Thursday, Aug. 27.

After allowing a dozen goals in a 60-minute span, it shouldn’t come as a surprise if some major housekeeping was in order.

Head coach Barry Wolff said the games

provided a good look for Express brass, but ultimately, most of the players who suited up were cut soon after.

“The games were good for us as a staff,” he said. “The first game we saw some good, young future players who we wanted to give the game experience to, and we released most of those players the next day.”

Coquitlam has two more exhibition contests tonight (Sept. 3) and tomorrow against Wenatchee and Surrey before the regular season opens up on Saturday, Sept. 12.

The pre-season whittling process is in full gear, according to Wolff, who said the roster

sits at about 40 players this week, down from 180 players two weeks ago.

“We will get to the final 22 hopefully by early next week,” Wolff said.

Coquitlam entered the pre-season with a core of 13 returnees, including defencemen Cole Bevan and Nicholas Coltura and forwards Jackson Cressey, Colton Kerfoot and Daniell Lange. Netminder Braden Krogfoss is being pushed for the starting position, Wolff said, with other goalies still in camp.

One area that is wide open is that of the top line, with the graduation of B.C. Hockey League scoring champion Corey Mackin, run-

ner-up Brett Supinski, and glue-guy Brendan Lamont, who has committed to play at SFU. The loss of Philadelphia products Mackin and Supinski, who combined for 202 points over the 58 game regular season, creates opportunity for others, including new recruits.

Cressey, Kerfoot and Lange could all be first-line options. Wolff said while it’s early, he hopes to have a good idea of who could fit the bill quickly.

“I think we have some real good kids pushing for those roles, but I don’t think we’ll be having that Philadelphia secret weapon again,” he said.

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Tennis club grapples with lack of facilities Dan OLSON

sports@thenownews.com The Coquitlam Tennis Club marked its 50th anniversary with a celebration last week — and with plans ahead for a bigger and bolder future.

The Coquitlam Open finished off on Aug. 29, when Port Coquitlam’s George Jecminek and Sophia Ho were some of the champions.

But it’s the game going on behind the baseline that has president Trish Mandewo most hopeful.

The club, co-founded by Peter Howard in 1965 at Mackin Park, has moved around the community over the years, with a stint at the Poirier courts, before marking Town Centre Park as its home.

Although they also book playing time at Bramblewood, Eagleridge, Hickey and Panorama, the need for space outstrips what’s available. Mandewo is leading the charge to get the club more court space in a community that has doubled in population since it made its first backhand 50 years ago.

“We’ve been fighting and talking with the city that we need another facility,” said Mandewo. “We’ve grown as far as we can, and with a number of courts in bad condition we think the time has come for at least four more courts.”

Currently, the club has priority access to four of the eight courts at the Pipeline location, with an ability to use the other four on occasion. She said the city’s parks, recreation and culture draft master plan dealt with a variety of needs, but had little for those wielding a racquet.

“It’s still not a plan, it just tells us what they have, really,” she said. “We came out of the [council] meeting wondering what’s going to be done.”

Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge noted that while the master plan remains as an outline and deals with a lot of various community needs, tennis is among the stakeholders who are being listened to.

“Tennis is one of the needs that have been identified in a growing community, but we are weighing a lot of needs, from ice users, field users, recreation facilities and the arts community,” he said.

He said a tennis feasibility study done a couple of years ago pointed out that building a single court in isolation does not receive the use that a group of courts does.

“We find that the courts that are busiest are the ones clustered together, people come together to play, groups come together and it becomes a social thing.”

Mandewo said the tennis club has saved more than $100,000 over the years and is willing to help build an indoor or covered facility.

The club proposed that a square of parkland adjacent the current Pipeline courts, currently a dirt lot where cars occasionally park, would be ideal.

But she says the city would prefer not to get into a discussion of using what they term as “prime land,” suggesting that multi-sport options are preferred at that location. Instead, there is talk of building a two-court facility on Burke Mountain — a proposal that Mandewo said would not alleviate the crowded court situation.

“We’re short of space to the point that often we’re forced to play mostly doubles. We have a large juniors program, ladies doubles night, 76 men on the list for Monday tennis… If you calculate how many people use the tennis courts by square footage, tennis is one of the busiest activities around.”

The club also participates with Tennis BC in offering introductory instruction at local elementary schools.

Hodge said as the master plan moves towards completion, expected this fall, tennis is going to receive its share of attention.

“Tennis is one of those sports you can pick up a racquet at five [years old] and still play it at 95. It really has many benefits.”

With more than 450 members, the Coquitlam club has filtered some of its events to Eagleridge, Hickey, Bramblewood and Panorama. But the Hickey courts, built on top of a Metro Vancouver-managed reservoir, is in dire need of repairs or replacement, said Mandewo.

Any work done on that court is problematic, Hodge said, because moving heavy machinery across the tennis courts could compromise the reservoir.

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PoCo’s George Jecminek won the men’s singles bracket at the Coquitlam Open.

Despite that, the club books the cracking and buckling courts for Wednesday morning events. The southeast courts also play host to a growing Korean-Canadian club.

“The plan is for us [the Coquitlam and Korean tennis clubs] to work together and we are planning to meet soon because that would give us a stronger voice,” said Mandewo.

PoCo teen inks pro deal with Whitecaps FC2 Kadin Chung’s love for soccer has been recognized before, but being signed to a professional contract with Whitecaps FC2 is a new, great development.

The Vancouver Whitecaps organization announced last week that Chung, 16, along with Terran Campbell and Thomas Gardner, were added to the United Soccer

League club’s roster.

The Port Coquitlam teen has gone through the Whitecaps residency program, working his way up to this point.

“We’re thrilled to see three more local players progress through our residency program and earn professional opportunities with our club,” said Whitecaps FC residency tech-

nical director Craig Dalrymple.

“Credit to our technical staff for their continued excellence in developing young players. Kadin, Thomas and Terran deserve this opportunity, and we look forward to continuing to help them develop through the next stages of their career.”

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This coming season all three will also play with the program’s u-18 residency squad.

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It wasn’t exactly the ideal week to make the “west is best” claim in Canadian lacrosse circles.

B.C.’s under-15 and u-18 field lacrosse teams fell victim to similar fates at last weekend’s national field lacrosse championships, falling to Team Ontario in both finals.

Those losses came one day after the Coquitlam Adanacs fell to Ontario’s entry, the Six Nations Arrows, in the Minto Cup final.

Led by team points leader and PoCo product Dylan Foulds, the B.C. side dropped a 12-10 decision to Ontario in Sunday’s final.

The squad trailed 11-5 after three periods and mounted a five-goal rally in the fourth frame, but couldn’t muster enough for the equalizer.

Foulds notched a goal in the contest.

B.C.’s under-18 team entry featured three other players from the Tri-Cities, including PoCo’s Clark Walter, Coquitlam’s Matthew McIlwrick and Port Moody native Robert Kidd.

Sunday’s loss came on the heels of a 10-9 defeat to Ontario one day earlier, a contest in which Foulds, Kidd and Walter all found the net.

B.C. breezed through the round robin portion of the tournament, crushing Manitoba

18-4, Nova Scotia 15-4 and Nova Scotia 27-0.

In that contest, Foulds racked up 11 points (four goals and seven assists).

The second overall pick in this year’s B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League, Kidd notched a goal and an assist in the contest, while Walter picked up a pair of markers.

McIlwrick, meanwhile, was credited with a helper.

Despite trailing 7-6 after three periods in their finals matchup, B.C.’s u-15 side eventually fell 11-7 to Ontario.

Coquitlam’s Gabriel Procyk scored twice in the loss, while Daniel Chand picked up a goal and an assist.

Other Tri-Cities players on the team included PoCo products Mitchell Bye, Bret Ginac, Trent Kellner and Cameron and Evan Wray, and Coquitlam natives Mathew Chapman and Lucas Infanti.

Both Procyk and Chand ended the tournament in a three-way tie atop the team’s scoring leaders list alongside Surrey’s Tyler Ewen.

The B.C. squad posted a 4-1 record leading up to the finals, besting Alberta 9-8, Nova Scotia 27-0, Prince Edward Island 24-1 and New Brunswick 21-2.

The club’s lone round robin loss came against Ontario in a 15-4 decision.

Lamont commits to SFU Coquitlam Express grad Brendan Lamont is taking his talents to Burnaby Mountain.

The SFU hockey team recently announced Lamont’s

commitment to the school for the upcoming season, after he put up 63 points last year in his final season in the B.C. Hockey League.

Over the course of his 230 games in the junior A loop, Lamont amassed 123 points.

SFU opens up regular season play on Oct. 10.

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A PAIR ON THE PITCH: Sophomore SFU midfielder Sierra Leung, at left, scored twice in the Clan’s 2-0 win over Douglas College in exhibition play late last week.

The two goals match the PoCo resident’s output from one season ago.

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(DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM) FULLY LOADED, MEDIA CENTER, DUAL POWER SLIDING DOORS

All Payments are calculated biweekly over 96 months @4.89% 1) $30,717TP 2) $33,155TP 3) $33,552TP 4) $35,050TP

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EAGLE RIDGE GM SAVES YOU MONEY

2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

#58210A

% FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS

PLUS

5,000

$

0

(120 in stock)

#58228A

% FINANCING FOR

$

Discount

2015 GMC CANYON

84 MONTHS

PLUS

5,000

2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO

#68000A

ALL 2015’s COME WITH CHEVROLET COMPLETE CARE:

0

%

2015 GMC SIERRA TRUCK

(140 in stock) 2015 GMC TERRAIN

#53016A

2

YEARS/40,000KM COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGES**

EAGLE RIDGE

DL#8214

5

PURCHASE FINANCING

Discount

84

FOR

CHEVROLET

0

C

BUICK

EAGLE RIDGE GM SAVES YOU MONEY

0

2015 CHEVROLET TRAX

0

#154608

%

MONTHS

2015 BUICK ENCLAVE

#54715A

2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

2015 BUICK ENCORE

0

#55402A

%

#56603A

%

FOR 84 MONTHS

FOR 84 MONTHS

FOR 84 MONTHS

PLUS

PLUS

PLUS

$

4,000

3,000

$

Discount (30 in stock)

2015 CHEVROLET MALIBU

#56909A

Discount (70 in stock) 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE

#156586

#61500A

$

3,000

Discount (20 in stock) 2015 CHEVROLET IMPALA

#53900A

COME IN TODAY FOR THE BEST SELECTION YEARS/160,000KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY**

5

YEARS/ 160,000KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE**

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604-543-1829

All prices and payments are net of all incentives and are plus taxes, levies and $495 documentation fee and $100 Air Conditioning Tax. Vehicles are not exactly as illustrated. All financing is OAC. All payments are bi-weekly based on a 96 mo term. 5.24%APR

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