The Tri-Cities Now February 12 2014

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2014

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Port Moody Legion treasurer Don Currie, left, and president Faye Johnson look forward to a new building.

Legion to get new hall Blades of silver Tri-Cities skater nets medal

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PORT MOODY BRANCH SELLS LAND FOR $4.3 MILLION

Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com For more than six decades, the Port Moody Legion has been a welcoming place for war veterans and other community members alike.

But the walls of the venerable building on Clarke Street are getting up in age.

So after years of planning, officials have finally put the wheels in motion for a major redevelopment of the old hall site.

The branch has signed on with property developer Townline Housing Solutions for a multi-million

dollar project that will see the construction of a new legion.

Legion president Faye Johnson said the development, along with the new hall, is necessary to save the local legion.

“We want to maintain that legacy but we can’t do it in our present building,” she told the TriCities NOW. “This is the way for us to go forward, which will sustain us for years to come.”

Under the agreement, the legion sold its land to Townline for $4.3 million, with a portion of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

We want to maintain that legacy but we can’t do it in our present building.

–Faye Johnson

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Rec centre staff save man’s life THEY SHOCKED HIM WITH A DEVICE TO RESTART HIS HEART AFTER HE COLLAPSED

Sam SMITH

arrived,” Faedo said. “Then we took over and editorial@thenownews.com started to ventilate. We switched out the AED It was the quick thinking and fast action they had used and put ours on, but it did not of two Port Moody Recreation Complex staff recommend shocking.”

The firefighters got the man breathing that saved the life of a dying man.

An unnamed 64-year-old was playing pickle again and shortly after, paramedics arrived, took over from the firefighters ball, a racquet sport combining and transported the man to elements of badminton, tenhospital where he remains in nis and table tennis, at the rec stable condition, according to centre when his heart stopped.

I’m really quite Faedo.

Staff started to check his vitals Without the staff’s fast and found he had no pulse and proud of our rec actions Faedo doesn’t know had stopped breathing. centre staff for whether he would have lived.

“You can only imagine this the actions they “For somebody to be calm situation,” said Port Moody fire and collected and to realize chief Remo Faedo. “You don’t took that saved they have the equipment and do this for a living, you don’t do a life. the training to handle this situthis every day and somebody is ation is remarkable,” he said. in front of you dying. Most –Remo Faedo, Port “That’s how lives are saved. I’m people go into panic mode.”

Moody Fire Chief really quite proud of our rec But these heroes weren’t staff for the actions they took most people.

The two as-yet-unnamed recreation centre that saved a life.”

AEDs are becoming more common around staffers quickly and calmly got the centre’s AED (automated external defibrillator) and the country and have been credited with saving lives across North America. gave the man a shock.

City staff were scheduled to meet with the They checked his breathing — still nothing. two lifesavers Tuesday afternoon to not only They checked his pulse — and it was back. recognize their efforts, but see whether they The AED had done its job.

Then the staff went to their next plan, want to go public with their story.

The meeting was scheduled to run past TriCPR. “They were doing CPR when our guys Cities NOW deadline.

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New building part of legion makeover CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

The new legion will also be professionally managed.

While the building that was built back in money going toward the construction of a new 1953 might be coming to the end of its life, the building.

The legion will also get ownership of five legion has actually been growing.

There were 477 members in 2013, a slight office/commercial units attached to the new increase from 2012. building to generate revenue.

The legion also raised $35,000 for its Poppy Townline will then build 84 market-housing units on four floors atop the new legion, while Campaign, $10,000 more than the previous constructing another commercial space on the year.

And officials are quick to same property. point out people no longer need The intention is for the a military affiliation to join. developer to use an affordThe developer has offered to able ownership model in which people earning less than It is a big legion. buy memberships for all of the in the building built above $95,000 a year can get a 10-per It will absolutely units the legion.

-cent discount on a unit. be beautiful.

Asforthenextsteps,Townline Part of the plan is to also will take the lead in getting the put the entrance of the new –Wendy Swalwell, necessary building permits and legion along Spring Street.

Port Moody Legion rezoning from the city.

There is also a plan to move the It could still be about 18 cenotaph to the Spring Street months before shovels are in entrance.

Johnson noted the cenotaph move would be the ground.

Once work is ready to begin, the legion will handled with care and respect, pointing out likely have to close for the duration of conashes are buried underneath the monument.

Members of the legion voted last fall 88 to 1 struction.

Swalwell explained the legion is still conin favour of the redevelopment.

Wendy Swalwell, the chair of the legion’s sidering its options, but temporarily relocatproperty development committee, likened the ing isn’t financially viable, especially when it comes to transferring the liquor licence. new building to a re-branding.

She noted other legions that have gone “It is a big legion. It will absolutely be beautiful,” she said, suggesting the hall will become a through the redevelopment process recommend not relocating. The plan is still to relocate vibrant venue for people of all ages.

Inside, the new legion will have a kitchen, some of the administrative duties to another and will be able to host events like open-mic office and conduct member meetings in a different space in the city. nights and Remembrance Day ceremonies.

Overfishing concerns John KURUCZ

jkurucz@thenownews.com Reports of rampant overfishing, a decreased federal fisheries presence and no requirement to record the catch — add it all up, and a perfect storm seems to be brewing off the waters of Belcarra.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada confirmed Tuesday that crabbing remains one of the most significant problems in the area. On top of that, ministry spokesperson Leri Davies said the fisheries ministry has cut the number of patrols in the region over the past 10 to 20 years due to “other pressures and staff limitations.”

It’s those types of problems that Belcarra resident Brooke Parker fears could wipe out crab stocks in the area.

Parker told the Tri-Cities NOW last week poaching and other illegal fishing practices have decimated crab stocks in Indian Arm to the point of collapse. He suggested fishermen routinely take crabs out of the three no-fishing zones near Belcarra, while others harvest crabs long before they reach their legal size.

“It wasn’t so long ago — 15

to 20 years — that you could drop a crab trap into the water out here, wait a few hours and have your daily legal catch and then some,” he said.

“Unfortunately, nowadays, depending on the time of year, you can fish all week and not catch one legal-sized crab.”

TheCoquitlamRCMP’srural section also helps patrol the waters off of Indian Arm. Cpl. Jamie Chung said Tuesday the unit seized more than 50 crab traps last year during the boating season — which typically lasts from June to September — from around Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm. Chung noted some of the seizures were related to fisheries violations, while other traps were abandoned.

“Many other times, we encountered some type of illegal fishing/crabbing or liquor offences when we boarded a vessel for safety equipment inspection,” he said.

According to Parker, a major contributing factor to the problem is the fact that there are no requirements for fishermen to record the number of crabs caught.

There are, however, rules

around size limitations, the number that can be caught and times of day that anglers can fish for crabs: the daily limit for all species is four, possession is prohibited for female red rock or Dungeness crab and anglers cannot fish for crabs from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise each day.

“I have seen many people out fishing past dark,” Parker said. “When making latenight runs into town I all too often see unlit rafts — which pose a huge hazard — out in the water, or people fishing from the wharfs.”

Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew says the issue of illegal crab fishing is one that often comes up among village residents.

“The real problem is that [Fisheries and Oceans] also permits commercial crab fishing without consideration of the impact on recreational fishing,” Drew said. “I believe that it is now time to give the recreational use of Indian Arm priority over the commercial fishery, given that fish — which includes crabs and other shellfish — are a public resource and should be for the benefit of the most people.”

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MP takes issue with sponsorship waits

PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS WAITING YEARS

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com The Conservative government’s move to close this year’s application process for immigrants to sponsor parent and grandparent visits is a drain both emotionally and economically, according to New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly.

Last week, Citizenship and Immigration Canada officials announced the department received 5,000 completed applications, the limit set for 2014.

Those applications came in during a month-long window from Jan. 2 to Feb. 3, follow-

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ing a two-year moratorium applications thoroughly and on applications in place since that all the criteria is met November 2011. before you grant them the According to Donnelly, visitor visa,” he said. “But if thousands of Canadian fam- you don’t have the resources ilies — including many in in the government departthe Tri-Cities ment to do — have now that, it makes been waiting it almost upwards of impossible seven years for to handle the the necessary entire counpaperwork to try.” be approved in Outside order for famof the emoily members tional duress, to visit from Donnelly also abroad. claims the “In some issue is precases, it’s for venting thougrandparents sands, if not who have millions, of never seen tourist dollars their grandfrom entering In some kids,” he said. the country. cases, it’s for “This is their “You would first visit to definitely be grandparents Canada to get taking your who have never a sense of their family out, in seen their kids’ home, to terms of resmeet their taurants,shopgrandkids. new grandping, sightsee–MP Fin Donnelly children, share ing and other some time places in the with their family and then community that you’re proud return home.” of. That is definitely of benefit According to Donnelly, the to local economies,” he said. problem is two-fold: a major The Tri-Cities NOW asked backlog in applications has Port Moody-Westwood-Port built up from the previous Coquitlam MP James Moore moratorium, and the federal for comment on the story. government is not putting Moore’s staff then referred enough money into the immi- the request for comment to gration ministry to deal with Citizenship and Immigration the issue.

Canada. Officials with the “I understand from the gov- immigration ministry did not ernment’s perspective that respond before press deadyou need to scrutinize those line.

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CUSTOM-MADE Trailer park murder EVENT parole set at 15 years Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com A Coquitlam woman who murdered her common-law boyfriend will spend at least the next 15 years behind bars.

On Friday, Darlene Daigle, 46, was handed a 25-year sentence with no parole for at least 15 years for the second-degree murder of Peter Markus.

Inhersentencingdecision,NewWestminster Supreme Court Justice Janice Dillon described the murder as “brutal,” noting there was an element of pre-planning and deliberation on Daigle’s part.

While the judge suggested Daigle expressed empathy to the family for their loss, Daigle did not express remorse for her actions.

Crown was seeking parole eligibility after 15 years, while defence was looking for 10 years. A jury recommended 18 years.

Daigle was arrested and charged a couple of weeks after Markus, 38, was found dead on Jan. 4, 2010, in his Wildwood Park trailer home in Coquitlam.

The pair had ended a rocky 15-year relationship a few months prior.

During trial, the jury heard Markus was last seen alive in the early hours of Jan. 1, 2010, after celebrating New Year’s Eve with friends.

Three days later, he failed to show up for work. Around noon on Jan 4. some of Markus’s coworkers showed up at his home and found him dead on his bedroom floor.

Daigle had stabbed Markus 12 times. A knife covered in his blood was later found near the entrance to the mobile home park.

In her sentencing, the judge noted several aggravating factors in the murder, including that Daigle breached a peace bond not to be in contact with Markus prior to the incident and that she lied to police during questioning.

The only mitigating factor pointed out by Justice Dillon was that Daigle had no record prior to the murder.

The judge also mentioned Daigle’s history of mental-health issues, adding that if her mental health is not restored, her long-term outlook for rehabilitation remains poor.

Daigle had been dealing with depression and was hospitalized twice just a few days before the murder.

Following the decision, Markus’s sister, Elenor Fawcett, said no sentence would bring justice to the family, but she hopes her brother’s killer accepts the sentence and lets the family move on. She also said she doesn’t believe Daigle can be rehabilitated, adding the best place for her is in jail.

“She is a menace to society,” Fawcett told the Tri-Cities NOW. During the trial, the jury heard police searched Markus’s home and found blood on the walls, floor, bathroom sink and towels and by the kitchen sink.

Most of the blood belonged to Markus, but a small amount matched that of Daigle.

Officers who later searched Daigle’s home found clothing — long johns, a shirt, socks, sweatpants, a sweatshirt and underwear — stained with Markus’s blood.

Markus’s cellphone, which he had last used shortly after midnight on Jan. 1, was also recovered at Daigle’s home.

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Conservatives take aim at voter turnout

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rime Minister Stephen Harper and his government are known to be calculated tacticians. They do not go charging down any blind alleys and they leave nothing to chance. So there’s no question they are aware of who wins and who loses when they introduce a bill that would prohibit Elections Canada from taking on any initiative that encourages voter turnout.

That’s just what they did recently when they introduced the ironically titled Fair Elections Act. The data is pretty consistent. Voter turnout is getting lower and lower, and the young, the struggling poor and otherwise disenfranchised — people not part of the Conservative base — have the lowest turnout numbers of all.

Those same groups are targeted by more stringent rules on presenting ID when they show up to the polls. The same voter disenfranchisement method is currently popular in the southern United States.

The bill also ups the amount allowed for personal campaign donations and takes the power away from Elections Canada to investigate and prosecute cases of wrongdoing.

This is the same party whose MPs have been booted from caucus for breaking election finance rules and whose operatives stand accused of using robocalls to deliberately mislead voters away from the polls.

The Tories are usually quick to invoke Canada’s veterans and those who sacrificed their lives in the First and Second World Wars so we could have the right to vote.

That makes it particularly offensive that the same party would use its power in government to discourage Canadians from exercising that right for its own self-serving goals.

COMMERCIAL FISHERY ON INDIAN ARM MUST END

Re: “Overfishing causes concerns in Belcarra,” Friday Feb. 7.

This is a letter I sent to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans on Dec. 2, 2013: I am a resident of the Indian Arm and the heavy toll commercial crabbers have taken on a crab stock that is already under pressure from recreational crabbers all summer is really unconscionable. I have written multiple times to DFO on this issue and called and spoken to managers who could not be less interested.

Does it require a total crash in the resource before DFO does something?

This area is an important and highly utilized recreational fishery. Bedwell Bay, Deep Cove and Twin Islands are all depleted and particularly heavily hit by the commercial boats operating in the area.

It is infuriating to see these commercial boats come in and make set after set along the shores of Farrer Cove and Bedwell Bay until there are no mature male crab to be found and then go on to the next area to deplete for another season.

It’s almost impossible to catch a mature male crab in the Bedwell Bay-Farrer Cove area. That is simply irresponsible non-management.

The commercial fishery in this area should be assessed.

Please respond to this e-mail and explain, if you can, the reasoning behind this decision to continue allowing a commercial fishery in this area.

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nother utterly tragic episode involving life and death on a First Nations reserve has been uncovered by B.C.’s children’s representative, and her report is deeply disturbing.

Mary-Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who has established herself as perhaps the most effective of all the so-called “legislature watchdogs” in B.C.’s history, pulls no punches in her findings. She has once again raised some fundamental issues about how First Nations bands are allowed to police themselves with no accountability and how governments and officials just look the other way in times of apparent crisis.

The case involves a 14-year-old aboriginal girl who took her own life in 2011 after living a nightmarish existence for years. She was being sexually abused by an adult male while living on a First Nations reserve somewhere in rural B.C. (The precise location can’t be named because of privacy concerns).

She was being raised by a violent mother with deep-rooted mental-health issues which deteriorated to the point of her threatening her daughter’s life and physically assaulting her. She was bullied in school and abused by classmates.

Her situation was well-known on the reserve and off of it as well. A number of professionals were all aware of the perilous situation in which she found herself, yet she was allowed to spiral downwards, to the point where she hanged herself.

Turpel-Lafond’s report torches the conduct (or misconduct) of social workers from the Ministry of Child and Family Development, physicians, nurses, school officials and the federal government for effectively abandoning the girl at every turn.

A truly astonishing finding is that social workers essentially turned the

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reserve into a “no-go zone,” because they had been threatened by aboriginal band leaders with a gun and a knife if they tried to gain entry. Rather than alerting police or some higher authority to this monstrously unacceptable situation, they did nothing. And so, the nightmarish life of a young girl was allowed to continue unchecked, with the inevitable tragic result.

Her report is a damning indictment of the whole system that is designed to help aboriginal children, a system she notes “virtually collapsed” around the traumatized girl.

And as Turpel-Lafond notes: “If she was not First Nations, living on-reserve, it is very likely she would not have been left as isolated, invisible and unsupported.”

This report, in many ways, is a sequel to Turpel-Lafond’s report from last fall, which showed more than $66 million was handed off to aboriginal child care agencies without there being a single shred of evidence that one cent of that money was actually spent on child protection. The common thread in these two investigations is that government agencies are extremely reluctant to demand accountability from First Nations in a number of ways, whether it’s monitoring spending or ensuring the safety of a vulnerable person “trapped” on a reserve.

The previous investigation did not

turn up any evidence of children being put in harm’s way because the $66 million in funding didn’t go towards protecting them, but that wasn’t the focus of the investigation. Nevertheless, given the fact many aboriginal bands are mired in deep poverty and have members who experience some of the worst health outcomes in the country and suffer from high levels of substance abuse, we can infer that some child somewhere suffered as a result.

Turpel-Lafond has told me she fears there are indeed similar cases to the one she has uncovered in her latest investigation and if she is correct that means somewhere, right now, another child may be living a nightmare on a reserve and everyone may be looking the other way.

The child in the latest report is now unknown outside a relatively small group of people. Only a few clues about her identity were unearthed in the report: she was small in stature, had serious dental problems, liked to listen to music, was a star wrestler on her school team, had emerging mental-health issues of her own and cared deeply for her three-year-old baby sister, whom she protected from their violent mother whenever she could.

Her name will likely never be made public. But hopefully, as always, some valuable lessons can be learned from her short life and her tragic death.

The politics and political correctness of aboriginal childcare need to be put aside in favour of real action and professional help. As Turpel-Lafond’s two reports make clear, the time for talking and obeying the “sensitivities” of the topic is over and the time for action is now.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

OPINION BUDGET 2014 FAVOURS RETIREES

Federal Budget 2014 shows that the Government of Canada is growing annual spending on retirees by approximately $12 billion since it was elected in 2011 — nearly six times more than spending increases for Canadians under age 45. Canadians don’t hear about this generational inequity in the budget speech, or even from much of the media covering it. What we hear about is what’s “new” — the latest mini tax credit, promises of income splitting in the future, and small spending commitments totalled up over several years to dazzle us with numbers that sound big.

This means many will sweat the small stuff and ignore what is happening with the fundamentals like Old Age Security, Health Care and EI that really drive how Ottawa uses our tax dollars.

We didn’t need Minister Jim Flaherty’s budget speech to know these fundamentals — they’re already in previous budgets. This may risk making them seem “less newsworthy,” but in fact such a view is akin to missing the forest for the trees. The spending trends

reflected in the fundamentals of Budget 2014 shine a light on a troubling pattern. The federal government is continuing to prioritize our aging population over adapting to new problems facing younger Canada. Here’s what we know about how the federal government plans to spend $132 billion in 2016-17: • Elderly benefits like Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement will rise to around $49 billion a year, up $8 billion from 2011-12 after adjusting for inflation.

• The Canada Health Transfer will rise to $36 billion a year, up $4 billion. Nearly half of medical care spending goes to the 15 per cent of Canadians over age 65.

• Employment Insurance for the working age population will stay relatively static at around $20 billion a year.

• Benefits for families with children will fall to around $13.7 billion a year, a drop of around four per cent per person under age 45.

• The Canada Social Transfer, which represents federal contributions to education and social services, will stay relatively static around $13 billion a year.

These budget fundamentals illuminate major contributions by

Ottawa to what the Generation Squeeze campaign calls Canada’s generational spending gap (http://bit.ly/genspendinggap).

All levels of Canadian government combine to spend around $45,000 per retiree each year, compared to approximately $12,000 per person under age 45.

The high level of spending per retiree is not the problem. The Canada Public Pension Plan, Old Age Security and Medical Care have successfully reduced the economic pressures facing millions of seniors today compared to the past. Now poverty is lower for seniors than any other age group, which is a policy success of which we should be proud.

The problem is that Ottawa adds nearly $12 billion in new annual spending to maintain the $45,000 allocated per person over 65 as more Canadians retire, while going on to say we can’t afford to address new challenges facing younger generations.

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a year compared to a generation ago, and in jobs that rarely contribute pensions.

Canadians under 45 can’t work their way out of this time and money squeeze without giving up something fundamental. They are increasingly forced to choose between coping with the squeeze by studying and working more at the expense of having the family they want. Or they have the family they want, but at the expense of coping with the squeeze by patching together a financial foundation that depends on more time in the labour market.

Given that younger Canadians are squeezed by lower wages, higher costs, less time and a deteriorating environment, spending just $12,000 on benefits and services per person under age 45 is out of balance with allocating around $45,000 per person over 65. It’s time for Canada to restock the cupboard with resources for younger generations, or to explain why spending on younger citizens is so much less important than spending on retirees.

Paul Kershaw is a policy professor at the University of BC and Founder of Generation Squeeze (gensqueeze.ca).

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Event organizers like new liquor laws Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com It wasn’t that long ago that concertgoers at Festival du Bois at Mackin Park could enjoy a glass of wine with their music under the big tent.

But that was because of an oddity in the festival’s liquor licence, and when offi-

cials from the Liquor Control Branch figured it out three years ago, they put a stop to it.

“It always went very, very well,” the festival’s executive director Johanne Dumas told the Tri-Cities NOW. “It was never a problem.”

Following the revelation, the festival was forced to install a beer garden.

It’s a situation Dumas described as a “nightmare.”

She said the beer gardens have cost the festival thousands of dollars for security and permits over the years — a lot of green for a festival run by a non-profit society.

So word that the province has accepted all 73 recommendations to overhaul outdated liquor laws was wel-

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Events like the Festival du Bois stand to benefit financially from new liquor laws, which will allow them to serve alcohol without having to host a beer garden.

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comed by the festival’s organizers.

“I think it’s going to be very positive,” Dumas said, noting it will be too late for this year’s festival, which is coming up in a couple of weeks.

The government is proposing a number of changes to B.C. liquor laws, including the introduction of happy hours, allowing kids into pubs and legions, and removing beer

garden and festival barriers.

The latter provision includes eliminating beer gardens at events that use what’s called a special occasion licence (SOL) except where doing so is not suitable from a public safety perspective.

The new laws will allow for the sale of mixed spirits at SOL events and remove the regulation that requires nonprofit organizations to apply

for an SOL for concerts and events.

Dumas expects the beer gardens to be gone from Festival du Bois and the return of alcohol within the festival tent by 2015.

Across town, George Balzer organizestheSummerSunday Concert series at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.

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Mayors weigh in on liquor law changes MIKE CLAY IS ON THE FENCE, WHILE RICHARD STEWART IS IN FAVOUR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 garden system, he would never have even contemplated bringing alcohol sales to the festival. But the changes have piqued Balzer’s interest.

“With what’s been proposed, it’s interesting enough that we’ll look at it,” he said.

However, he cautioned the two-month concert series, which runs through July and August, isn’t going to jump into alcohol sales yet.

Balzer said his biggest concern is around the issue of liability. Though the possibility of alcohol at the Rocky Point Park event remains d up in the air, Balzer said in general the change in laws will enhance the concert environment raround the province. m Local mayors have also weighed in on the eissue. e Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart favours the changes, arguing there’s a sense of “overrkill” in the current regulations that would ymake it impossible for a festival to benefit tfinancially from a beer garden.

He attributed the loss of the former Blue rMountain Music Festival to the antiquated

laws. And bringing booze to city-run occasions like Canada Day is something the mayor said the city will look into. Stewart said the city will have to consider how to balance the proposed regulations with the imperative that events remain family friendly.

“I think you can enhance the festival in a very safe and family friendly way without the overbearing restrictions we’ve currently had to apply,” he said.

But Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay said he’s on the fence on the issue, restating his position that people in the Metro Vancouver area constantly prove they’re not capable of consuming alcohol and acting responsibly.

He suggested beer gardens, like the one set up at Golden Spike Days, have both pros and cons. Clay said the beer garden at the festival is set up like a Bar Watch program and allows police to keep the peace and a close eye on troublemakers.

But he also suggested the nature of the beer garden and keeping people contained to a confined area may actually contribute to problems in the first place.

Clay also acknowledged the liquor changes are something the general public has been asking for for a while. He even suggested he would have no problem with someone freely having a drink or two at the concert series in Rocky Point Park.

“It will be interesting to see how it works,” he said.

Both mayors indicated their respective City Halls would look closely at how the proposed regulations would affect their municipalities.

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and guide participants with type 2 diabetes towards a path of healthy living by having them regularly connect with a peer mentor.

D-Chat matches individuals newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes with a volunteer mentor also living with type 2 diabetes for helpful casual one-on-one phone chats over a period of six weeks. Once an individual registers, a trained volunteer will phone them to answer their questions, offer information about local resources and share experiences. D-Chat volunteers do not provide medical advice, instead they share their personal experiences and support on how best to navigate the health-care system.

David DeVore, who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2001 and is a peer mentor for D-Chat, says diabetes care programs truly helped him manage his diabetes within the first year of his diagnosis. With support, he was able to use diet and physical activity to help control his weight, blood glucose levels, hypertension and high cholesterol.

“It is easy enough to find a list of what we should be doing, but often those recommendations require major changes from a lifetime of existing eating and exercise habits. Gaining personal perspectives from others who are also living with the disease is crucial — you can talk about challenges, frustrations and successes,” he said. “Making significant lifestyle changes can be difficult. Strategies in managing type 2 diabetes that have worked for others can be really valuable.”

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Meeting to focus on ‘the war on science’

On Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the annual general meeting of the Port Moody Ecological Society, Craig Orr, executive director of the Watershed Watch Salmon Society, will discuss “The War on Science and Wild Salmon.”

The Port Moody Ecological Society operates the Noons Creek Hatchery.

Changes in federal legislation introduced through two omnibus bills in 2012 have gutted fish habitat protection and, in conjunction with drastic cuts in staffing levels, have severely weakened the ability of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans as well as Environment Canada to monitor and respond to environmental problems, according to a press release from the group.

In addition, a number of world-renowned research institutes that had been investigating the pollution of aquatic ecosystems, atmospheric sciences and the pollution of marine mammals were abruptly closed.

More recently, the federal government has been criticized for closing and destroying priceless scientific research libraries across Canada. Orr will discuss the impacts these policies will have on the health of B.C.’s ecosystems and the future of wild salmon in the province.

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group’s reconstruction efforts to rebuild their hatchery, which was destroyed by a fire in December.

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The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in Multipurpose Room 2 at the Port Moody Recreation Centre, located at 300 Ioco Rd.

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“Last year was great. We made about $25,000 and, of course, that goes on to support the seniors at Hawthorne,” said Jim Watson, the foundation’s director of fund development.

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PoCo Mayor Greg Moore will serve as the guest auctioneer at the gala, which will feature a series of prizes handed out as part of live and silent auctions: Canucks tickets, a guided tour of Pitt Lake, and a vacation getaway are amongst the items up for grabs.

Money raised will help purchase equipment for the centre’s seniors, while also helping with renovation work to the care facility.

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“For years, Hawthorne has managed to survive and do a good job of looking after seniors,” Watson said.

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If you’re Heather and Johnny Wallace, the owners of Pinball Alley Vintage in Port Moody, then you’re looking at that saying in reverse.

It’s like the Benjamin Button of business models, and it

couldn’t make for a cooler vintage store.

“It’s the funkiest shop in Port Moody,” Johnny said.

“There’s something for everybody here and already I have regular customers who are passionate about this place.”

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of. As you step into the store it’s a bit jarring at first. To the left is an old-school oven reminiscent of Futurama’s Emmy-award-winning time travel episode.

In front and to the right, clothes and shoes line walls of homemade racks Johnny designed out of pipe material. Led Zeppelin II plays on the record player as customers

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Heather and Johnny Wallace own Pinball Vintage, which carries vinyl records, clothing, children’s toys and more. To see more photos, scan this page with Layar. casually walk in and out, bobbing their heads.

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But to the right and through another door there’s a women’s section. Bright paint adorns the walls, giving it a different vibe than out front. Heather sorts through various items: modern Bettie Page dresses, vintage scarves, dresses, shirts ...

Then there’s the mannequin, affectionately named Sadie, that showcases her

passion.

“If I had a girl I would have named her Sadie,” she says. “And she’s wearing my favourite piece in the store, a Jonathan Logan dress.”

Heather starts explaining the intricacies of the dress and why it’s special to her.

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And she’s not the only one with a do-not-sell-unless-it’sthe-right-person policy.

The store carries vinyl records in the back, a couple of doors down from the women’s clothing. The room is painted a fresh red and boasts Johnny’s musical conquests on the walls, including a platinum plaque from Michael Bublé, whom Johnny worked with for three years.

Currently the head rigger at Rogers Arena and a music nut who’s been in the business for 23 years, Johnny has created a unique collection — and that’s just what’s on display. Lifting up a curtain underneath the tables reveals thousands more classic records he still has to go through and price.

As he flips through a stack of records while talking about his favourite album, his face brightens up.

“I wouldn’t give this to just anybody either,” he says, smiling and pulling out a copy of Led Zeppelin III. “This is probably my favourite record in this whole collection. It’s surprisingly difficult to find. Man, these guys are great.”

Then he shoots up a finger and excitedly walks over to the other side of the room, packed just as full of records as the first side.

“Everyone needs this in their collection and we go through at least one of these every couple of days,” he says, pulling out Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours. “We got lots here for that reason. If you don’t have this in your collection, I don’t even know what to say. You need this record.

Get it.”

After the vintage vinyls there’s the furniture room.

Classic tables, shelves, couches and coffee tables are fitted in as a functional display, so anyone can try them before buying.

The fifth and final room is CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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Store has toys, records, shoes goes on. Pinball Alley Vintage has plenty to offer and it’s the the children’s section. While first of its kind in Port Moody there’s vintage kids clothing, since opening on Dec. 12.

“People there’s also a won’t have decent-sized to go all the collection of way down to vintage toys.

Va n c o u ve r “These bring People won’t anymore if back so many have to go all they want to memories for the way down get some cool me,” Heather vintage stuff,” says, pointing to Vancouver Johnny says. to the Fisher anymore if “We’re right Price toys. they want to here on St. “That was John’s Street.” my era. And I get some cool Pinball would love to vintage stuff.

Alley Vintage pass that on to is located another gen–Johnny Wallace at 2608 St. eration.”

John’s St. For Clothes, footwear, records, toys, local hours or to inquire about artistry, furniture — the list items call 604-492-1732.

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Telecom signs on to city’s QNet network AEBC Internet Corp. announced recently it will be able to deliver ultra-broadband Internet access for its high-density residential customers by using the fibre optic network operated by the Coquitlam Optical Network Corporation (QNet).

Offering a top speed of one gibabit per second, AEBC Internet service means “instant downloads, smooth streaming and super HD viewing,” according to a press release from the city. “Increased access to high-speed broadband service, more choice for consumers and new opportunities for non-tax revenue are just a few of the benefits stemming from QNet, the Coquitlam-owned utility launched in 2008.”

“QNet is all about taking an investment intended for city services and leveraging the unused capacity to address the growing need for high-speed Internet access in our community,” said Mayor Richard Stewart. “The rate structure and leasing arrangements are open to all telecom service providers, and our goal is to provide the infrastructure so they can extend and improve their services in Coquitlam. At the same time, we’re generating revenue for the city that is not based on taxes.”

The core fibre optic network throughout Coquitlam was initially installed to support traffic signal coordination and extended to link city facilities to support their telecommunications requirements. The city only requires a small portion of the fibre optic cable to support its services so QNet leases the unused portion to telecom service providers to help them extend their reach in the community.

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Seniors share the stories of their lives

DOGWOOD LIFEWRITERS AIM TO PASS FAMILY HISTORY ON TO FUTURE GENERATIONS

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jkurucz@thenownews.com The Dogwood Lifewriters’ mantra is simple: How you write is nowhere nearly as important as what you write.

It’s that light-hearted, easy-going approach that’s kept the group afloat since its inception more than a decade ago, according to coordinator Russ Hellard.

“You don’t have to worry about your grammar,” he said. “We don’t bother with that sort of thing. In fact, syntax, dangling participles or whatever else — to heck with all that nonsense.”

Established in 1999, the group maintains about 20 core members and meets every fourth Monday at Coquitlam’s Dogwood

Pavilion seniors centre.

Each meeting follows a similar format: group members convene at about 1 p.m. and open each session with a bit of chit-chat. From there, they bounce ideas off of one another and begin turning their attention to writing — or at least thinking about writing.

“It’s a real hubbub.

Everyone’s talking and everybody is into it. It’s a very friendly atmosphere,” said Hellard, 89. “ Once all the talking subsides — we don’t have a gavel or anything like that — and they sort of slow down a little bit, we start reading stories.”

And much like those loose parameters around grammar, spelling or punctuation,

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Gordon Lunden, right, has a laugh at a Lifewriters meeting. Scan with Layar for more photos and a video.

the same holds true for the spur on that creativity. And writing process. According to if they don’t, all they need to Hellard, most stories centre do is use their memories for around life experiences: inspiration.

For the most part, no topic tales of travel, grandkids and recounting their working is off limits.

“We just let them go. They days are the norm.

“The idea behind the whole get ideas from each other. thing is to preserve history When they sit there and read for the family,” their story, it Hellard said. helps other “It’s a sort of people’sminds rough version get going as If you can tell a of the story well. It gives and there’s no story to a friend, them ideas.” technique to it.

The group you put it down You write the publishes its in the same way, work periodicway you talk.

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The Frog and Nightgown; where everybody knows your name “Everyone knows your name in here and it seems kind of silly, but it’s so true when it comes to creating a place where people love to come and hang out.

“It’s the staff that makes this place, for sure.”

One member of staff, added Mawer, has been working at the Frog just one year shy of when it opened almost three decades ago.

Another attraction for the Falcon Drive pub, is the fact that you can hear yourself talk,“there’s no need to shout in here,” said Mawer.

“It’s warm and inviting, with good food and pleasant staff.”

And if it’s not the friendly staff and hospitable atmosphere that’s pulling in the punters, it’s one of the pub’s legendary dishes,“The Toad.”

Set on a base of a giant Yorkshire pudding and filled with bangers, roast beef, or steak and mushroom pie filling and then smothered in gravy,The Toad is the Frog’s signature dish and then some.

Thriving over almost 30 years in Coquitlam, one of the city’s most popular neighbourhood pubs has perfected the recipe for success.

But there’s one vital ingredient that money can’t buy that’s lured regulars back to the British-themed Frog and Nightgown time after time – its staff.

Although renowned for its excellent food, buzz and warm atmosphere, it’s the Frog and Nightgown’s friendly and familiar faces behind the bar and serving at your table that earns the pub’s solid reputation in Coquitlam.

And when the staff can reel off almost all of the regulars’ names by heart, you can be rest assured it’s a place where everyone feels right at home.

“I’d bet the staff could name about 90 per cent of the regulars,” said the Frog and Nightgown’s general operations manager, Scott Mawer, when asked about the secret to the pub’s ongoing success.

“It’s amazing, but you might need to go for a sleep afterwards,” said Mawer, admitting he’s tried it himself a few times.

But the Frog and Nightgown – which gets its name from a pub in the original owner’s hometown in West Sussex, England – doesn’t live solely off the reputation of The Toad; there’s an array of comforting delights on its menu, with appies such as potato skins baked with marble cheddar, steak bites, stuffed Yorkies, golden ale shrimp and entrees like The Frog’s own curries, lasagne, fish&chips and much more.

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Emergency preparedness talks planned Are you and your family prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in the event of a major emergency?

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gency kit and what your family plan should look like.

These sessions include: • Personal, Family & Community Emergency

Preparedness — This is a free session that uses an earthquake scenario to help you become better prepared at home, including what supplies to assemble in your emergency kit. Sessions take place tonight (Wednesday, Feb. 12) from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.), as well as

Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt.) and Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St.) • Disaster Pet Care & Basic First Aid — Learn how to help your pets in times of emergencies or disasters. This course includes a demonstration and lesson on basic pet first

aid, and takes place Monday, Feb. 24 from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.). The admission price of $10 includes a starter first-aid kit for pets.

Pre-registration is required.

Learn more or register at www.coquitlam.ca/emergtraining or by calling 604927-6434.

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The City of Coquitlam is seeking proposals from “qualified and enthusiastic service providers” to deliver a variety of third-party recreational program opportunities at city facilities.

While the majority of programs and services offered are developed and led by city staff, according to a press release, working with thirdparty providers helps the city to provide a wider range of quality programming to the community.

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PoCo launches online hub for businesses

NEW ONLINE TOOL BRINGS TOGETHER CHECK LISTS, FORMS AND OTHER RESOURCES into four streams: • Doing Business covers licensing, business bylaws, economic development, starting a business, and other services and resources for businesses.

• Develop a Property includes checklists, permits, guides and resources to assist with new and re-development of property.

• Build a Structure includes check lists, permits, guides and resources related to building a new structure and completing a major renovation.

• Renovate a Building covers permits, guides and resources for making minor renovations to a home or business.

The hub is part of an overhaul of communications materials for businesses and developers, initiated to address a recommendation of the Mayor’s Task Force on Business Development Opportunities. Development

began in the fall and included consultation with frequent users of city guides and the website, best practices research, and input from a range of city staff who work with businesses and developers. The project also included new user-friendly application forms and development of a Biz Info Guide, which provides a snapshot of the city’s services available to businesses.

“These new tools are a direct response to what we heard from our businesses last year,” said Coun. Mike Forrest, who chairs the city’s Smart Growth Committee and served on the task force.

“They’re one piece of our continuing efforts to streamline our processes, make the city even more businessfriendly and let everyone know Port Coquitlam is open for business.”

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City of Coquitlam kicks off a series of Personal Family & Community Emergency Preparedness courses from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier Library, 575 Poirier St. The free session will cover typical earthquake damage/hazards, how to protect yourself, family communication and reunification, emergency supplies and community preparedness. Further sessions will be offered on Feb. 18, 19 and 24. Registration is required. Info: www.coquitlam.ca/signmeup or 604-927-4386.

THURSDAY, FEB 13 Tri-City Christian Women’s Club hosts the Women’s Con-

nection Luncheon, noon at the Executive Inn, 405 North Rd. in Coquitlam. Crystal Hicks, a vocal artist who performs with the Trinity Western University Choir and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, will share her story through word and song. Info: Frieda at 604-937-7198.

Tri-Cities Caregiver Program hosts a pair of caregiver support meetings in PoCo and Coquitlam. The first sessions runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Shaughnessy Care Centre, 2250 Wilson Ave. in PoCo. The second meeting goes from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave. in Coquitlam. Both sessions are open to all caregivers. Info: Karen Tyrell at 778-789-1496.

Skye Wallace’s new sounds are influenced from classical string pieces, samples of nature, the grungefolk movement and her own vulnerable storytelling.

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The Sons of Granville (Rock, Folk, Gypsy)

With influences from classical, rock, Spanish/ gypsy, folk and Irish ballads, Sons of Granville are known for their expressive, high energy performances which engage audience members.

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Les Finnigan’s compositions combine techniques, standard and alternate tunings, hybrid picking (fingerstyle and flat-picker), to create music that is artistic thought provoking and rich with melodic motifs.

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ing at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: 778-7891496.

Glen Pine Pavilion plays host to a Special Valentine’s Day luncheon from noon to 2 p.m at 1200 Glen Pine Court in Coquitlam.

Special guests and entertainers will be on tap in the pavilion’s Great Room. Admission is $12 for members, $17 for non-members. Attendees are encouraged to wear red and pink. To register, call 604-927-6940.

Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier Branch, plays host to its recurring film series known as National Film Board of Canada: Friday Afternoon at the Movies, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 575 Poirier St. The featured film will be The Fruit Hunters, which stars Bill Pullman and his obsession to create a community orchard in the Hollywood Hills.

SATURDAY, FEB 15 Trinity United Church hosts a screening of Al Helm (The

Dream) – Martin Luther King in Palestine at 7 p.m. at 2211 Prairie Ave. in PoCo. The plot follows an African-American gospel choir as it traves to Palestine to present a play about Martin Luther King. Refreshments will be provided at this free screening. Info: 604-942-2184 or 604-942-0022.

City of Port Coquitlam hosts the Wilson Centre Healthy Living Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the Wilson Centre at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex, 2150 Wilson Ave. More than 50 agencies will be on site, offering presentations about varying aspects of staying healthy as we age, including physical and mental health, wellness, recreation and financial planning. Info: 604-927-7974.

SUNDAY, FEB 16 1st Port Coquitlam Scouts host a bottle drive from 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m. at Kilmer Elementary School, 1575 Knappen St. in Port Coquitlam. For assured pick up, call 604-970-2579.

ONGOING Kyle Centre offers drop-in bridge for all skill levels from 12:30

Pacific Sound Collective (Jazz, Classical, Soul)

Pacific Sound Collective features a 6 piece instrumental band comprised of some of the top musicians from Vancouver’s jazz, classical, hiphop and soul scenes. Experience an expansive and evocative sound.

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to 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday, 125 Kyle St., Port Moody. Soup and sandwich lunch follows, prepared by Community Integration Services Society. Info: 604-469-4561.

Lincoln Toastmasters meet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-218-6078 or www.lincolntm.com.

Les Échos du Pacifique, Maillardville’s francophone choir, is on the lookout for soprano singers specifically. The group rehearses on Monday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at Place Maillardville (in the Centre Bel-Âge), 1200 Cartier Ave. in Coquitlam. Info: 604-764-2808 or e-mail celinegrandmont@shaw.ca.

Maillardville Community Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at ABC Country Restaurant, Lougheed Highway and Schoolhouse Street. Info: 604-464-1808.

Maillardville Residents’ Association meets the first Wednesday of each month at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-931-5650.

Mood Disorders Association of BC (Coquitlam) hosts a support group every second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:50 p.m.

at 560 Sydney Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Anne at 604-941-4721.

MOSAIC Kindness Club needs host volunteers to help newcomers adjust to Canadian life. Commitment is for two hours a week for 13 weeks. Info: 604-254-9626.

Nar-Anon, a support group for those affected by someone else’s addiction, meets Tuesdays 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Lions Hall, 12479 Harris Rd. in Pitt Meadows. Info: 604-465-0872.

North Fraser Alzheimer Resource Centre offers monthly caregiver support groups in Coquitlam and PoCo. Info: 604-298-0780.

Parent Support Services of BC offers free weekly parent and grandparent support circles led by trained facilitators across the Lower Mainland. Learn new ways to nurture your child through discussing parenting techniques, challenges and stresses, and receiving support. Info: www.parentsupportbc.ca or 604-669-1616.

Parents Without Partners is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization devoted to the interests of single parents and their children. Single parents who are separated, divorced, widowed or never married are eligible to join. Orientation meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-945-2407.

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

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

Access Youth Outreach Services Society is looking for youths between 12 and 18 who want to make a difference in the community. Info: Jerome Bouvier at 604-251-6449 or jerome@jeromeinspires.com.

Poirier Youth Centre offers youth between 11 and 18 a place to hang out, downstairs from the Poirier Community Centre. Ping pong, Internet, music and PlayStation available.

Drop-in is free. Info: 604-933-6035.

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

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

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

Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society hosts a Heritage Evening, the fourth Thursday of each month, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Gathering Place in Leigh Square, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq. Everyone is invited to hear some of the stories behind Port Coquitlam’s heritage homes. Info: www.pocoheritage.org or call 604-927-8403.

Port Coquitlam Legion hosts an euchre club every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 2675 Shaughnessy St. All skill levels welcome. Info: 604-942-8911.

Port Coquitlam Parks and Recreation hosts the Comic Shop Youth Art Drop-In, 4 to 5:30 p.m. each Thursday at Leigh Square, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq., Port Coquitlam. Each free session begins with a brief lesson in comic history and technique, followed by free work time. Participants learn what makes cartooning a unique art form. This program is for ages 13 to 17.

Port Moody Artist Co-op seeks new members to display and sell their original fine art pieces in the Blackberry Gallery of the Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St. Info: www.blackberryartists.blogspot.ca or www.blackberrygiftshop.ca.

Port Moody Ecological Society invites the community to the Noons Creek Hatchery every Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. to check out volunteer opportunities like working in the hatchery, water quality testing, gardening and administration. Info: 604-4699106 or www.noonscreek.org.

Port Moody Library hosts Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m. at 100 Newport Dr. Intended for children aged 18 months to five years, these classes help children build language skills, enrich their imaginations and have fun with words. Sessions run until March 26 and parent/caregiver participation is required.

Info: 604-469-4577.

Recreation Unlimited Volleyball Club offers weekly recreational volleyball from 8 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays at Hillcrest Middle School, 2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam. Beginners are welcome. Info: Gary at 604-469-6389 or gary4now@shaw.ca.

Recovery International is a self-help peer-to-peer support group for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. Cognitive behavioural techniques are discussed at the Port Coquitlam meeting. Info: Phyllis at 604-931-5945 or www.RecoveryCanada.ca.

Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) seeks additional client service volunteers for its Port Coquitlam location at #104 – 1776 Broadway Street. Various three-hour weekly shifts are available. For more information, contact the office at 604944-9042 or e-mail LMR.HELP@redcross.ca.

Redeemed Christian Church of God Trinity Chapel

offers support and information for new immigrants, Tuesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1932 Cameron Avenue in PoCo. Call 604-474-3131 and leave a message.

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Reynolds delivers silver skate Coquitlam’s Kevin Reynolds stayed true to form Saturday.

Delivering with a trademark-like performance that included three successful quadruple jumps, the men’s singles skater maintained Canada’s lead over the U.S. en route to a silver Olympic medal in Sochi.

It was a huge part in Canada’s silver medal win in the new Olympic team figure skating event.

The 23-year-old stepped in for world champion Patrick Chan and posted the second-best score in the men’s free skate against Russian legend Evgeni Plushenko.

Coupled with four other secondplace results for Canada, the team polled 65 points over eight events, five better than the U.S. and 10 back of the host nation.

“It was amazing from start to finish in the performance,” Reynolds told CBC. “I could hear Team Canada cheering for me.”

The reigning Canadian and threetime World champion, Chan was focusing on preparing for the men’s singles competition — and Reynolds was eager to take his slot for the team long.

The redheaded skater, who trains at the Burnaby Centre of Excellence under coach Joanne McLeod, will also compete in the men’s event.

Prior to leaving for Sochi, Reynolds was confident that the difficulties CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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sports@thenownews.com They came in big, bigger and biggest.

The players the Coquitlam senior Adanacs tapped at Thursday’s Western Lacrosse Association junior draft covered the height gamut.

A’s general manager Kevin Hill was proud to say they covered the assorted needs of his club, too.

Beginning with junior Coquitlam captain Tyler Garrison, the senior side kicked off a healthy harvest of local talent in the annual graduation event, stocking up with the best 21year-old talent from the junior circuit.

Having the first selection of the night, thanks to a trade two years ago with Nanaimo, came with an unbelievable reward, said Hill.

“Tyler is a unique talent, he’s one of those players who is strong on [defence] and can contribute on [offence] and he’s developing into one of the up-and-coming faceoff guys.”

Already experienced against the best and more veteran rivals in the National Lacrosse League as a second-year player with the National Lacrosse League’s Vancouver Stealth, Garrison was equally as chuffed to be called by his hometown team first overall.

“I’ve been watching those guys my entire life, the senior Adanacs was my Saturday night as a kid,” grinned Garrison moments after DAN OLSON/NOW being chosen. “Growing up and watching all Two new members of the Coquitlam senior Adanacs, Steven Neufeld and Sam Goodman, model the great players going through that lineup the squad’s updated jersey — which pays homage to their former club, the junior Adanacs.

— it’s a little bit surreal but it’s going to be aweChoosing fourth with their own pick, Coquitlam then dealt the 11th pick to Victoria for Maple some to play in that uniform with those guys. I’m called former Port Coquitlam Saints captain and Ridge’s second round pick in 2015. really excited.”

With back-to-back picks in the third round, The first four players selected were Tri-Cities Port Moody native Matt Delmonico, a righthanded products — New West grabbed junior Adanac shooter who tallied 36 goals in 16 games between the Adanacs chose six-foot-eight shooter Steven Neufeld and lefthanded sniper Vincent Ricci, both Reid Reinholdt second overall, while Maple Ridge the Saints and jr. Adanacs last year.

In the second round, Hill drafted lefthanded from the junior Adanac program. called goalie and Coquitlam native Frank Scigliano For more, go to www.thenownews.com. defender Sam Goodman with the ninth choice, with the third selection.

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Tri-Cities athletes took home the medals from last week’s cadet provincial biathlon championships at Mount Washington.

Claiming gold in male senior division was Port Moody’s Lucas Morissette, who staked out a 22:29.3 time over the 3.5-kilometre course.

Port Coquitlam’s Kimberley Buller won silver with a time of 28:10 over 3.5km, while Coquitlam’s Andrei Secu captured silver in the male junior division, posting a time of 21:23.5 over 2.8km.

All three are members of the Port Moody Royal Canadian Air Cadet 754 Squadron.

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The Riverside Rapids took another step closer to putting their senior girls AAA Fraser Valley basketball push together with a polished 53-44 win over the Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils last week.

Led by Grade 10 Amanda Matsui’s 14 points, the Rapids shot out to a quick 17-4 lead before witnessing some push-back from Best.

The Blue Devils cut the deficit to six points just before the end of the third quarter, but Riverside showed its resolve and rebuilt its lead. The Rapids remain unbeaten in league play.

“We did OK I thought,” said coach Paul Langford. “Best did well to come back. We had no killer instinct and let them hang around a little too long.”

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Team Drexel will be taking their brooms to Mission next week.

The girls curling team, which features three Coquitlam members, earned the opportunity to compete at the B.C. Winter Games by going 2-1 at last month’s playdowns.

That competition was the first time all four had played together, and marked Heather Drexel’s first time as skip.

The team includes Drexel at skip, third Sarah Loken, second Janice Pang and lead Angelique Miller. Drexel, Pang and Miller are all from Coquitlam, while Loken is based out of Peace Arch.

The zone’s other qualifying team, Royal City’s Team Hawes, is skipped by Anmore’s Dezaray Hawes.

With the Sochi Olympics providing some inspiration, Omega Gymnastics’ Shallon Olsen captured four medals on the weekend at the Elite Canada meet in Gatineau, Que. The 13-year-old scored gold on both floor and vault on the final day of junior women’s competition to complete a very successful meet at all-around silver. Earlier she collected silver on bars and beam.

The Coquitlam-trained teen is considered one of Canada’s more promising young gymnasts for the 2016 Olympic team.

Seeing the Winter Games athletes in competition is inspiring, said Olsen.

“I’ve been thinking about the Olympics, especially since the start of the Sochi Games,” she said. “I feel like I’m ready for it.”

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Goalies take lead in twin wins Thunder Blades clobber Delta

Dan OLSON sports@thenownews.com With little more than two weeks remaining in the regular season and near certainty around their placing, the Coquitlam Express hope to use their time wisely in fine-tuning their game.

Behind the strength of some sound defensive outings, the B.C. Hockey League club returned from a three-game Island division swing with four of a possible six points — and a reinvigorated confidence in their defensive game.

“We were pretty happy about that,” noted Coquitlam captain Ryan Rosenthal of beating both Powell River and Cowichan Valley. “We’d have liked to have won all three and definitely could have but we just didn’t get the bounces [in Victoria].”

The Express kicked off the road trip with an inspiring 5-2 victory over Powell River, thanks to a three-goal outburst in the second period.

Tallies by Joey Santucci, Adam Rockwood and Zach Hodder — the latter shorthanded — erased a 1-0 deficit and set course for the win. Bo Pieper and Rosenthal also scored.

A day later in the provincial capital, Coquitlam grabbed the lead in the first on Mark Whiteley’s unassisted marker but couldn’t hold off the hometown Grizzlies. Victoria tied it late in the second and netted the winner midway through the third, before icing it with an empty net goal.

Netminder Gordie Defiel kicked out 46 shots in the loss, including 18 in a busy middle frame.

Coquitlam wrapped up the tour

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Pierce Dushenko turned aside all 46 shots he faced for the shutout.

“Our goaltending has been awesome lately and they’ve helped us pick up our

game,” noted Rosenthal. “It’s such a huge lift for a team’s confidence to know you’ve got two goalies able to play that good.”

The Express, who improved to 25-232-3, return home Saturday, 7 p.m. to host the Salmon Arm Silverbacks at the Poirier Sports Centre.

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of the past year, where he missed a number of competitions due to a skate boot issue, would be rewarded.

“I think age 20 to 26 is the prime of your career so I’m right in the middle of it. I think this is probably the best opportunity I’m going to get to do as good as I can at the Olympic Games.

I want to take that moment and do the best I can,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW in January.

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In the open division, Coquitlam-Port Moody took on a UBC squad and prevailed 5-3. Nicola Harada tallied twice and Carly McLeod added a single to put the home team ahead 3-1 at halftime.

Teal Richards and Harada, with her third of the day, capped the offence.

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The Coquitlam-Port Moody under-10 Thunder Blades delivered their best effort of the season in an 8-1 victory over Delta in ringette action.

The team was led by twogoal performances by Sarah Conn and Taylor Thate.

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FEBRUARY 2014

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THE STORY OF PHO 51 RESTAURANT IS RICH AND DETAILED. HERE IS WHY WE ARE PHO 51.

THE PARENTS OF TAI CHAU, GOT MARRIED IN 1951.

THE FIRST CHAU FAMILY PHO RESTAURANT WAS OPENED IN VIETNAM IN 1962, AND EXACTLY 51 YEARS LATER THEY OPENED

Pho 51 in Fremont Village, Port Coquitlam.

The Chau’s acquired their first restaurant when they opened basically a Pho Food Cart located next to another Pho restaurant that began to lose all their customers. They were almost kicked out of their location and they ended up buying the competing Pho business.

Pho traditionally means a noodle soup that you have for breakfast, but now, because it is tasty, particularly at Pho 51, you can have it any hour of the day.

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Presented By:

You are invited to the 2014 seminar series for

Professionals and Business Owners Tim Gendreau Senior Financial Consultant

Guest Speakers:

Rosalyn Manthorpe Business and Estates Lawyer

Richard Scott Business Coach

We have assembled a team of small business professionals to help deliver the information that’s critical to the success of your business. During this series you will enhance your knowledge on how to:

Brian Stevanak k Financial Consultant

Michael Tomlinson Regional Marketing Consultant

Cadi Jordan Social Media Specialist

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Focus on the principles of entrepreneurial growth

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Develop a comprehensive financial plan for both your business and personal financial success

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Evaluate your business for succession or eventual sale

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Implement effective tax and estate strategies

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Develop a marketing and social media platform

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Create a strong value offering for your employee benefits program.

2014 CALENDER Feb. 13th (6:00pm-8:00pm)

Tim Gendreau and Brian Stevanak - Financial Consultants, Investors Group - How to build a comprehensive retirement plan that includes your business.

Cadi Jordan - Social Media Specialist, Jordan Consulting - Social Media & Marketing. Find out why you can’t have one without the other.

Christopher Juras - Business Broker, Reliant Commercial Inc. - The Business Sales Process - A four step process to sell a business

Richard Scott - Business Coach, Clarity Business - Next Level Enterprise: Principles to Entrepreneurial Growth

March 5th (6:00pm-8:00pm)

Rosalyn Manthorpe - Business and Estates Lawyer, Manthorpe Law Offices

- Shareholder and Partnership Agreements - what they cover and why they are important.

Tim Gendreau and Brian Stevanak - Financial Consultants, Investors Group - Lower Mainland Case Study. Find out what helped this family navigate their way to financial success.

Michael Tomlinson - Insurance Specialist, Canada Life

- The 20/20 Concept. Generate a tax-free retirement paycheque from your business or professional corp.

Brett Pavan - Certified General Accountant, Loren,Nancke & Co. - When is it time to work with an Accountant.

March 26th (6:00pm-8:00pm)

Cadi Jordan - Social Media Specialist, Jordan Consulting

- Social Media Time Management - Learn some quick and useful tools to add value for those who follow you.

Tim Gendreau and Brian Stevanak - Financial Consultants, Investors Group

- Corporate Class Funds - When investing inside your business makes sense.

Rosalyn Manthorpe - Business and Estates Lawyer, Manthorpe Law Offices

- Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Healthcare Representation Agreements

Jonah Spiegelman - Associate Attorney, Altro Levy LLP - Buying US Property - An intro to cross-border trusts.

April 16th (6:00pm-8:00pm)

Richard Scott - Business Coach, Clarity Business

Christopher Juras Business Broker

Mike Gillman Employee Benefits Specialist

Don’t miss the opportunity to have all of these professionals in one room!

RSVP NOW The series will be held at:

Jo Ann Henn Senior Insurance Manager

Brett Pavan Certified General Accountant

The Vancouver Golf Club President’s Lounge 771 Austin Ave, Coquitlam

- Communication: Leveraging behavioural lifestyles for great results.

Cadi Jordan - Social Media Specialist, Jordan Consulting - Leveraging Linkedln - Tips to get you on the right path with this professional network.

Christopher Juras - Business Broker, Reliant Commercial Inc.

- Problems that arise in the sale of a business - how to prepare and deal with them.

Jo Ann Henn - Senior Insurance Manager, Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

- Key-Person Insurance. How to protect the engine that’s running your business.

May 8th (6:00pm-8:00pm)

Brett Pavan - Certified General Accountant, Loren,Nancke & Co. - Salary or Dividends? Find out which form of income best suits you.

Richard Scott - Business Coach, Clarity Business

- Productivity: Get better results with less time than ever.

Rosalyn Manthorpe- Business and Estates Lawyer, Manthorpe Law Offices - Forms of doing business - Discover the legal components to proprietorships, partnerships and corporations.

Mike Gillman - Employee Benefits Specialist, Great West Life - Employee Benefit Plans - The value of employee benefits

Trademark owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations. Views of guest speakers may not be those of Investors Group.

Call or email to book your seat now. Space is limited.

Phone Leigha Sparrow at 604 941 4697 ext. 226 or email:Tim.GendreauAssistant@investorsgroup.com