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jdeutsch@thenownews.com Finding a solution to the derelict boat issue in Burrard Inlet that will satisfy everyone could prove to be as rough a ride as the open water on a stormy day. The City of Port Moody held an open house Monday to get feedback from residents on a proposed pilot project between the municipality and Port Metro Vancouver. And it appeared, based on a sampling of those at the open house, opinion on the proposed plan and exactly what should be done about the issue is varied and diverse. Port Moody resident Meredith Colman said she’s been concerned for the environment and safety of people on the water for years due to the number of boats on the inlet, and supports the plan laid out in the pilot project. She also believes the proposed changes will help clean

up the inlet of derelict boats, but would like to see Port Moody residents get first dibs on moorage there. The pilot project, which is a first-of-its-kind for B.C., would see the creation of a designated anchorage area (DAA) for recreational vessels only. Under the plan, people would be discouraged from living aboard their boats, but the area could include overnight stays. Dumping sewage in the inlet would not be allowed. Port Moody would administer the day-to-day operations of the DAA, which includes moorage fees and maintenance, while Port Metro would regulate unauthorized boats in the no-anchorage area, including patrolling and removing boats and debris affecting navigation. A fee scheme is also being proposed for moorage in the DAA that would see Port Moody residents pay 38 cents for each square foot of their boat a day, or $41.35

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Under a proposed plan, residents would pay daily or annual fees to moor boats on Burrard Inlet. per square foot for an annual rate. Non-resident boaters would pay 50 cents a day per square foot, or $55 annually for each square foot. The issue around the boats came to a head in June after Port Moody residents expressed concern about

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there were an estimated 37 boats on the inlet. One resident, who lives along the inlet and did not want to be identified, said he just bought a boat last year, but suggested under the proposed plan he wouldn’t be able to afford to keep it. He had been mooring his vessel on the inlet and the plan would cost him $1,400 annually. “I feel like this is a witch hunt,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW, adding what he has been doing is legal. But some residents like George Ballard, who has lived in the area for 50 years, believe the plan doesn’t go far enough. He said the pilot project doesn’t address the issue and he’d like to see the boats out of the area completely.

“They shouldn’t be stuck in front of homes,” he said. Mayor Mike Clay said the residents at the open house have come up with gaps in the plan, something he anticipated. He said the city is aware of the issues and will take them back to Port Metro as the plan is being drafted. “If we can’t come up with a plan that makes sense for the residents and taxpayers of Port Moody, then we’re not going to move forward with this plan,” he said, adding the feedback from the open house provided some good ideas and others that might not work. He also suggested there could be another opportunity for more public input on the project through smaller working groups.

Results of city survey in John KURUCZ

jkurucz@thenownews.com Coquitlam’s unprecedented growth appears to be a double-edged sword, at least according to results of the city’s annual Ipsos Reid citizen satisfaction survey. Released Monday, the survey suggests the main reason some people believe quality of life has worsened in the city is tied to increased population and density. When asked specifically why they believe their quality of life has worsened, respondents ranked too many people/high density as the No. 1 answer (14 per cent), followed by more/

lots of congestion (13 per cent) and development/increased growth (12 per cent). Those same types of responses were seen in last year’s survey as well. However, favourable results were seen overall: 98 per cent of respondents ranked their quality of life as positive, while a further 88 per cent suggested they receive good value for their taxes. Transportation — specifically a lack of transit options and alternatives to driving — ranked as the No. 1 concern (37 per cent). To see the full report, log on to http:// coquitlam.ca/city-hall/plans/strategic-plan. aspx.

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team recognizes the disruption caused by the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 closure and has been working to communicate with businesses and residents in the area. While the work is scheduled for this weekpushed into position under Barnet Highway end, it is possible the stretch of road could be through a process called jacking. Lane restrictions will begin at 7 p.m. on closed again. Roberts indicated if the work is not comFriday, with a full closure at 9 p.m. Evergreen officials say detour routes will be pleted in time, the road would be closed clearly marked and access to businesses will during the period from Friday, Nov. 15 to Monday, Nov. 18. remain throughout the conWhile the work this weekstruction process. end isn’t groundbreaking, Scott Roberts, a spokesEvergreen Line officials are person for the Evergreen Line It became quite expecting some people will project, explained the line conwant to watch the construction sidered doing the project as clear that it progress. overnight work, but it would was much more However, Roberts suggested have taken 60 nights to accomadvantageous there is no proper way to watch plish the same job as can be done in one weekend. to do [this work] the construction at the scene. Instead, the Evergreen Line “For the impact on residents over a long has set up a live webcam of and for the risk management, weekend. construction that offers a view it became quite clear that it of Inlet Station westbound. was much more advantageous –Scott Roberts Officials have also set up to do it over a long weekend Evergreen spokesman an entire web page dedicated while traffic levels are conto information related to the siderably down, rather than do this over two plus months of night work,” he Barnet road closure. For more information about the project, told the Tri-Cities NOW, adding the setup and road closure and map of detours, go to www. decommission of crews takes a lot of work. Roberts said the Evergreen Line project evergreenline.gov.bc.ca/barnetclosure.htm.

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John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com A Surrey woman facing more than 30 charges related to the alleged thefts of dogs from a host of Metro Vancouver municipalities — including Coquitlam — is asking city council to change its animal welfare policies. Janet Olson, speaking on behalf of a group called Campaign for Animal Rights Legislation, appeared before Coquitlam’s council in committee Monday to push for a ban on tethering dogs. She asked specifically for an outright ban on the practice, or at the very least, a one-hour time limit on dogs being tethered. “Imagine not being able to walk more than a few feet in any direction, dragging a chain along with you every time you move,” she said Monday. “You long to run, but you can only pace.” Olson is currently facing 36 charges related to a Surreybased operation called A Better Life Dog Rescue. She’s alleged to have taken dogs from Coquitlam, Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Mission, Vancouver, White Rock, Richmond, Delta and New Westminster.

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She’s expected to make a court appearance in January related to the charges. Olson made no mention of the allegations facing her Monday, and no reference was made to A Better Life Dog Rescue in the materials she presented to council. When contacted by the TriCities NOW Tuesday, Olson maintained that her court proceedings are irrelevant in relation to her current work. “Whether or not I have current charges facing me in court is irrelevant to my advocacy right now. It’s totally irrelevant,” she said. Andrea McDonald, Coquitlam’s manager of bylaw and animal control services, told the Tri-Cities NOW

Tuesday the city already has tethering policies in place: choke collars and chains are not allowed to be used as part of any tethering apparatus, and time restrictions are in place for tethered dogs. “I think we’re quite confident that our bylaw deals with some of the issues that [Olson] had discussed, however, we’re open to considering it,” McDonald said. McDonald added the city works in tandem with the BC SPCA in dealing with most cruelty and animal welfare cases. “Because [the SPCA has] significantly more powers, we work with them on situations where maybe [residents] are meeting the minimum of our bylaw, but it’s still an awful situation,” she said. Despite suggesting the city’s current bylaws go far enough, McDonald did note her staff would be open to some changes should council recommend them. She added that tethering could serve a purpose in some instances. “There are some situations where perhaps tethering might be an option: there’s dogs that are jumpers and escape all the time,” McDonald said.

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However, TransLink and the Coast Mountain Bus Company donated an out-of-service community shuttle bus to the society. A handful of developers, realtors and other local businesses also chipped in more than $20,000 toward the cause. “I thank all of you for what you do in this great cause of reducing homelessness. It’s very close to me and I thank you,” said Coun. Brent Asmundson, who spearheaded the donor drive. The five-month program, which kicked off Nov. 1, is set to run until the end of March 2014. The preliminary schedule sees the program offered at Calvary Baptist during November, before moving to Coquitlam Alliance next month. From there, the potential PoCo location will house the homeless in January 2014, before the mat program goes to Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship in February. The program wraps up at St. Andrew’s United Church in March. Monday’s vote was necessitated after PoCo council voted down a temporary use permit to operate a shelter at the Grace Campus of Northside Church for two more seasons earlier this summer. The program includes the following stipulations: the number of residents permitted into the shelter is capped at 30; the hours of operation are limited to between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.; no walk-ups are allowed; and drug and alcohol use is not permitted. twitter.com/johnkurucz

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1. PORT MOODY: Port Moody Paciﬁc Grace MB/Chinese Church rear downstairs at 2622 St. John’s St., Port Moody (across the alley from the SHARE Food Bank). WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS: Nov. 6 to Dec. 13 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 2. COQUITLAM: Fellowship Hall, Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont Street (corner of King Albert & Marmont Street), Coquitlam. WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS: Nov. 7 to Nov 29 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Coquitlam Registration CLOSED on NOVEMBER 15 3. PORT COQUITLAM: Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Avenue (corner of Prairie & Shaughnessy). WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS: Nov. 6 to Nov 29 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PLEASE NOTE: After Nov 29/13 registrations will continue at the Port Moody location. Requirements: At the time of registration you MUST apply in person with CURRENT I.D. and the following:

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ear-record levels of Canadians turned to a food bank in March 2012, a month measured as part of an annual count that shows levels 23-per-cent higher than they were before the recession. That’s the bad news, according to a report released Tuesday by Food Banks Canada. The good news is that food bank use fell 4.5 per cent this year compared to 2012, with improvements in specific areas, such as the Prairies. But far too many people still struggle to feed themselves and their families — many recipients are children. In March 2013, for example, 833,098 people across Canada used a food bank, a staggering number in such a rich country. “During a time of apparent economic recovery, far too many Canadians still struggle to put food on the table,” the report noted. In fact, as the Globe and Mail pointed out, food banks across Canada now serve a population each month that exceeds that of New Brunswick. Here in the Tri-Cities, SHARE is gearing up to raise funds in November and December — for its food bank and other operations — that will have to stretch throughout the year. If you’re one of the lucky ones who can help, please do so. The need is huge and it’s not going away.

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Re: “Bus route scrapped,” Friday, Nov. 1. First I would like to thank you for publishing the article outlining the consequences of TransLink’s elimination of the No. 177 bus route as it pertains to youth probation services at Riverview. I would also like to take this opportunity to outline additional reasons why TransLink must reexamine their decision. In discussions with constituents, transit operators and Coquitlam Coun. Brent Asmundson (he himself a transit operator), it has become very apparent that in addition to the aforementioned issue with youth probation at Riverview, the elimination of the route has affected hundreds, if not thousands, of commuters in the Coquitlam area. The elimination of the route has cut out all transit service in the Cape Horn and Mariner Avenue area, leaving riders to walk to either Hickey Drive or Golden Drive, the latter of which forces them to traverse over the highway via a route without sidewalks or proper lighting. The elimination has also cut out transit access to United Boulevard businesses as well as restricting much-needed transportation for the employees of those businesses, in particular the Hard Rock Casino — whose hundreds of employees work shifts seven days a week and 24 hours a day. As it stands now, Coquitlam residents are being forced to ride into Port Coquitlam, take the 159 through Citadel Heights, or the 169 to Braid Station and backtrack with the 159. These routes are adding 20 or 30 minutes to onceconvenient commutes. I fear this is a sign of things to come. With TransLink’s ongoing “optimization of services” and a lack of a proper funding structure, our city may soon find itself without convenient transit options, and our citizens unable to get to where they need to go in an efficient and timely manner. Selina Robinson, MLA Coquitlam-Maillardville Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the Publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms. The publisher shall not be liable for minor changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions with respect to any advertisement is limited to publication of the advertisement in a subsequent issue or the refund of monies paid for the advertisement.

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overnments like to release bad news on Fridays and a prime example of that was last week’s announcement that the Fraser Health Authority was in trouble. Of course, the official news release didn’t actually frame it in those words. Instead, it said that Health Minister Terry Lake was “directing a strategic and operational review” of Fraser Health, and it was a review designed to “assist” the health authority. But the key line that was buried in the news release was this: “It is anticipated Fraser Health will require additional funding from the ministry of health to meet its service requirements.” I hate to be one of the “I told you so” types, but there are many of us who predicted back in February that the funding increase for the health-care system was well short of what was required just to maintain the status quo when it comes to service delivery. The funding lift was about $620 million, which brought the overall health ministry budget to $16.5 billion. But as large as the funding increase was, it was significantly lower than previous years’ increases. A number of observers concluded the health-care system was underfunded by at least $250 million, and said there were going to be inevitable cuts in service delivery. And that is exactly what seems to be happening, at least in the Fraser Health region, which is the fastest growing of all the health authorities. It serves more than 1.6 million people in an area that extends from Burnaby to Boston Bar. To be clear, spending gobs more money on health care isn’t necessarily a good thing. B.C. has the country’s best health “outcomes” in a variety of meas-

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uring sticks, but trails a number of provinces in per capita health-care spending. And it is clear that pouring in hundreds of millions of dollars in increased funding for health care every year is a fool’s errand. Eventually, government services in other areas will be cut or taxes will have to rise, or both. But the sudden belt tightening (if a $620-million increase can be called “belt tightening”) over the course of a single year obviously has a significant impact on a complex system that is used to spending more money. Fraser Health was given an additional $135 million more in funding this year, but clearly that was not enough. The health authority spends about $7 million each and every day, which shows just how expensive solving this funding problem may be. This all undoubtedly makes Finance Minister Mike de Jong very nervous. Balancing the budget is the key, dominant part of the B.C. Liberal government’s agenda, and right now it is balanced on a proverbial razor’s edge. The last fiscal update projected a minuscule surplus of less than $200 million on a budget of $44 billion. There is precious little room for error, and even a tiny bump in health-care funding could quickly turn that small surplus into a very real deficit. •••

by them? Appointing ex-B.C. Liberal MLA Ben Stewart as the new trade commissioner to Asia was an obvious reward for him giving up his Westside Kelowna seat so the premier could win a byelection there. And giving former party leader Gordon Wilson a government contract connected to the liquefied natural gas file seemed derived from the fact he endorsed her party during the recent election campaign. Certainly, the qualifications of both appointees can be questioned, and there is at least some irony with Wilson’s appointment (he clashed with Clark in the past, and recently expressed doubt about the prospects of LNG actually taking off in this province). But spare me the howls of outrage from critics who seem to think this is some kind of major war crime. Patronage appointments are an inevitable byproduct of pretty well any political system and all political parties engage in that activity. The B.C. Liberals have made a lot of political patronage appointments in the last decade, as did the NDP government of the 1990s did before them. There will be more to come, and life will go on. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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The Port Moody Public Library is starting its firstever book and discussion group run by teens. “This club has no set reading list,” said Karen Sharkey, head of youth services. “The idea is to have the teens run the club and choose the format. My role will be to ensure that they have new books as soon as they arrive at the library and give them the opportunity to read them first.” The city’s first youth poet laureate, Megan Edmunds, will be a regular member. The first meeting is set for tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 7) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room. Registration is not required. The club is aimed at teens aged 14 to 18. For details, contact Sharkey at ksharkey@portmoody.ca or 604-469-4635.

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CENTS TO PLAY HYACKS The Centennial Centaurs will have a shot at redemption Friday, when they launch the playoffs against the New Westminster Hyacks. The senior AAA football team, which closed out the regular season Friday on the wrong side of a 37-6 score with the No. 3-ranked Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers, can avenge a 44-22 loss to New West with a solid playoff performance. The mid-September result came in the Hyacks’ home opener. Centennial’s lone score against the Panthers came on a 50-yard pass from Nick Okamoto that Matthew Danieli carried into the end zone. The AAA playoffs start Friday, 7:30 p.m. at New West’s Mercer Stadium. The winner of that game will advance to play the Eastern Conference champion Terry Fox Ravens, which wrapped the regular season with a 41-6 triumph over Kelowna.

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A valiant comeback attempt proved to be the best saving grace from the Coquitlam Express’ humbling 6-4 loss to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Friday. Down 5-1 after 40 minutes, Coquitlam closed the gap to two when Bo Pieper and Joey Santucci counted to start the third period. While the Express ramped up the attack, outshooting Alberni 18-8 during the final frame, an empty-net goal restored the three-goal margin. Marc Biega tallied with 46 seconds remaining in a game where Coquitlam fired 45 shots at the Bulldogs’ Connor LaCouvee. Corey Mackin had netted the earlier goal. The Express’ next test is tonight (Wednesday), 7 p.m. when they take on the visiting Surrey Eagles at the Poirier Sports Centre.

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The score was 1-0 for the Tri-City Eagles, but the winners were all those on the field, in the stands and beyond. The Eagles edged a high school All-Star squad by a single tally on Sunday at Cunnings field in the fifth annual Tri-Cities’ Game for the Cure. Participants raised more than $2,900 for the B.C. Cancer Foundation. Organized by Port Moody senior Samantha McIlwrick, the game was a perfect opportunity to highlight the local talent while benefiting a worthy cause. “The Game for the Cure [in the] Tri-Cities has become a great grassroots community event for us,” McIlwrick said in a press release. “The high school all-star players really look forward to competing in this game and working together to give back to our game and community.” Donations are still being accepted at http:// donate.bccancerfoundation.com/fieldhockey.

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sports@thenownews.com There was nothing congenial about the Riverside Rapids between the whistles. The young, mostly Grade 11 senior girls volleyball team were gracious hosts in name only, as they battled and blasted their way to the final of the Red Serge Classic before settling for second place. The B.C. No. 1-ranked South Delta Sun Devils emerged victorious, but were forced to fight for their spot in a 2-1 final, where the Rapids revealed a level of character and compete that pleased their coach. “It was one of those times where we seemed to play above our abilities and sustain it for a good run,” said Riverside coach Bryan Gee. “I think it just sets a standard for the girls of what level we’re capable of playing.” The Rapids, who were rated eighth heading into the weekend, posted a 3-1 record during pool play — topping No. 2 South Kamloops, No. 3 Handsworth and No. 5 Lord Tweedsmuir by a combined 6-2 margin. Their lone setback in the round robin was 2-0 at the hands of the Sun Devils. In the quarterfinals, they blanked Pinetree 2-0 before squeaking out a thrilling 2-1 (25-23, 21-25, 15-11) victory over No. 4-ranked Earl Marriott. It propelled the girls into a dream matchup, and one where they held an edge in the first game. Up 24-21, the PoCo squad saw the more experienced South Delta side rally with six straight points to take a 1-0 lead. For Gee, the most important part was how the girls responded after that lesson. “[South Delta] is the best team in the province and they showed it,” said the Rapids coach. “In the second game we again were up 24-21 but we [earlier] addressed what we needed to do and what we learned. The girls really fought back.” Riverside would close out that set 25-21 to force a third and deciding game — where the Sun Devils prevailed 15-12. Rightside Taryn Toscani was named one of the tourney all-stars, while Gee said most players elevated their games, including setter Hayley Menard and rightside hitter Christine Anderson. The other Tri-Cities team, Pinetree, enjoyed a strong tourney with wins over Penticton and Handsworth 2-1 (15-25, 25-23, 15-10) before falling 2-0 (25-13, 25-22) to Riverside in the quarterfinals. Pinetree’s Emily Maglio was named an all-star.

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Wadhwani collects cross-country title To finish his high school running career, Terry Fox Ravens Nathan Wadhwani had set his sights on a provincial cross-country title. The Grade 12 runner achieved just that on Saturday, winning the B.C. title at Aldergrove Park in a gruelling duel with Oak Bay’s Liam Kennell. Wadhwani, who placed fifth at last year’s provincials, finished the 6.3-kilometre course

in a time of 20:32.51 minutes, five seconds faster than Kennell. “It was basically a little battle between me and him,” noted Wadhwani. “We were pretty much side by side most of the way. I made a move past him at 800 [metres], he made a pass at 400 [metres] and I just pushed past with about 200 [metres] to go.” In 49th place was brother Isaac Wadhwani,

also from Fox. In senior girls, Dr. Charles Best’s Addy Townsend posted the ninth-best time on the 4.3km course at 16:43.46 minutes, while Riverside’s Olivia Willett was 20th overall. Heritage Woods’ Joshua Kozelj placed third in junior boys with a time of 15:04.50, while Amelia Cairns of Heritage Woods finished 22nd in junior girls competition.

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