The Tri-Cities Now March 12 2014

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The Big Topp performers kept the home fires burning during Saturday’s Imagine Gala at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. The SHARE Society’s marquee fundraiser event was sold out.

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Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com Come April 1, if you live in PoCo and once had a legal license to grow medicinal pot, when the city comes knocking there will be no fooling.

As new federal laws regarding the production of medicinal marijuana take affect next month, the city’s Public Safety Inspection (PSI) Team, which deals with grow-op enforcement for the municipality, will start the process of identifying and shutting down home-based grow-ops.

PoCo Mayor Greg Moore, who noted there could

be hundreds of once-legal medicinal grow-ops in the community, said the city is shutting down the grow-ops out of concern for the neighbourhoods in which they exist.

“If there’s marijuana in a home being grown illegally, which it would be at that point, and the organized crime starts to understand where these are, they not only put the household residents in jeopardy, they put the neighbours in harms way,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. On March 31, the current medical marijuana access program administered through Health CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

Residential grow-ups are a bad thing and they hurt local communities.

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PoCo council holds line on taxes Evergreen BUDGET KEEPS YOUTH CENTRE FUNDING, SERVICE HOURS INTACT

Stories by Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com You could call it a win-win.

Port Coquitlam homeowners are still getting a bit change back on their property tax bill, and teens who use popular youth centre won’t see it close for three days during the week.

On Monday, PoCo city council approved the first three readings of the 2014 budget, that now includes a .21 per cent tax decrease, which works out to a savings of $4.08 for the average single-family home.

Also in the budget, council relented on cuts to Offside Youth Centre and customer service hours at Leigh Square Community Arts Village.

The budget had proposed to cut $32,600 from the youth centre through a reduction of off-peak hours and $53,800 from Leigh Square customer service in a reduction of public hours.

The plan is to close the youth centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

PoCo Mayor Greg Moore said council changed its mind after receiving feedback from the public on both cuts.

In all, the city received feedback from 950 residents through a budget mail out sent to homes in January.

“For me, it’s really great to demonstrate that help fund the replacement of the rec complex public input actually changes council’s mind on and senior centre.

Moore explained 76 per cent of people who decisions,” Moore said, noting the largest input responded to the city-survey supported the tax was regarding the cuts to the youth centre.

Word of the city’s decision to scrap cuts to increase, but he said council ultimately felt without all the parameters of the youth centre was greeted by the project, they didn’t want the applause from Jerome Bouvier, city to take the money. the executive director of ACCESS He noted the proposal could Youth Outreach Services. come back in next year’s budget The youth organization had It’s great they discussions. previously spoken out against acknowledged “Even though we didn’t take the cuts to the youth centre. the money, it’s a pretty over“It’s great they acknowledged the voice of the whelming indication we’re the voice of the young people in young people n going in the right direction, that the community that obviously the community... the rec centre does need to be wanted to be heard,” he told the replaced and we’re going down Tri-Cities NOW. –Jerome Bouvier the right path in replacing it,” “I’m glad council made the Moore said. decision to keep the hours The budget also consists of an extra $1.2 milopen.”

Bouvier argued the centre is a valuable lion in spending, including adding one police resource to the community, adding he hopes officer, recreation complex site planning, and the city can generate ways to heighten aware- extended maintenance of city buildings.

For property owners, the budget ness that the youth centre is open during the also sees a 2.3-per-cent increase in the week.

He also hopes council won’t consider cutting water levy, or $10 for the average home.

The sewer levy will remain unchanged for hours to the centre in next year’s budget.

As for the budget, PoCo council also decided 2014.

The final adoption of the budget is set for against introducing a one- to 1.5-per-cent tax levy, or about $25 for an average household, to March 24.

tunnel set for boring

In the coming weeks and months, residents in Port Moody will come to know Alice quite well.

Alice is also known as the tunnel-boring machine (TBM) being used to help construct a major component of the Evergreen Line project.

On Friday, politicians and dignitaries, including Premier Christy Clark and MP James Moore, gathered near the Barnet Highway at the mouth of the tunnel entrance, to christen the boring machine, marking another major milestone for the $1.4-billion project.

The TBM, which has been put together in the last couple months in Port Moody’s backyard, was named “Alice” after Alice Wilson, Canada’s first female geologist.

The Evergreen Line is expected to be up and running by the summer of 2016, with 70,000 people using the line by 2021.

The trip from Coquitlam Centre to Lougheed Town Centre Station in Burnaby will be 13 minutes. The TBM will drill a single two-kilometre tunnel in one direction, starting east of the Barnet Highway to south of Kemsley Street in Coquitlam.

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Y n The Coquitlam Board of Education is enhancing the budget process for the 2014-2015 year.

The new process will include providing multiple opportunities for public input, starting in April when more concrete budget information is known.

Townhall Meeting on April 1, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. at Winslow Centre - Gymnasium, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam.

Open House on April 8, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. at Winslow Centre - Gymnasium, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam.

Board Meeting on April 8, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. at Winslow Centre - Gallery Room, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam.

Board Meeting on April 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Winslow Centre - Gallery Room, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam.

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New regulations fall short, says mayor

is things being done in households,” Clay said.

Last week, the Vancouver Police Department said it wouldn’t be shutting down medical disCanada ends, meaning personal-use produc- pensaries in that city as long as the pot is being sold to people with licenses. tion licences expire.

When asked how it will handle the new Under the new federal regulations, the only legal access to pot for medical purposes will regulations, the Port Moody Police Department be through licensed producers, in larger-scale offered a statement to the Tri-Cities NOW. “In light of the upcoming changes to Health industrial operations.

The change gives municipalities like Port Canada’s medicinal marijuana regulations, the Coquitlam the power to shut down the for- Port Moody Police Department will continue merly legal in-home grow-ops through zoning to investigate public complaints of illegal marijuana grow operations within bylaws. the city,” the statement read.

Moore suggested the laws are “The PMPD are aware of a a “step in the right direction” number of medicinal marijuana over the former rules around If there’s grow operations active in Port medical weed, but suggested Moody. If notified by Health they fall short. marijuana in Canada of a potential unlicensed Specifically, he noted Health a home being residential medicinal marijuana Canada still isn’t telling munigrown illegally... grow operation, the PMPD will cipalities or local police departassess a variety of factors to ments where the former legal they put the determine if a police investigagrow-ops are located. It remains neighbours in tion is appropriate.” up to each city to find these harms way.

Port Moody-Westwood-Port operations on their own.

Coquitlam MP James Moore “What we’ve always asked for –Mayor Greg Moore is standing behind his governis a better working relationship ment’s new regulations, noting between Health Canada and local governments,” he said, adding it takes a he’s fielded endless complaints from constitulot of time and energy to track down grow-ops ents that the medicinal grow-ops were devaluing properties and attracting organized crime. in the community.

“Residential grow-ops are a bad thing and Moore noted the city knows where some of the medical grow-ops are located due to previ- they hurt local communities,” he said.

Though the MP acknowledged the transition ous interactions.

Across the Tri-Cities in Port Moody, Mayor to the new laws will be a challenge, he also Mike Clay sees the same issue as his counter- suggested the regulations strike the “right balance” because the medicinal pot will be grown part in PoCo. The city and its police force don’t know in a commercial way, at an arms length from the community, while still allowing people where the old medicinal grow-ops are located.

Clay suggested once the new rules are in access to the product.

While on one side, small home medicinal place, the police have an obligation to check out the old grow-ops, since they would be grow-ops are in the crosshairs of municipalities, opportunities exist for large-scale indusbreaking the law. trial producers.

Still, he appears to like the new regulations.

However, both mayors of PoCo and Port “If they are controlled, regulated industrial properties that are being monitored than that’s Moody aren’t aware of any such grow-ops an improvement over what we have now, which being considered for their respective cities.

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Highrise raises angst Sam SMITH

editorial@thenownews.com Coquitlam residents will soon get their say on a 26storey highrise in Burquitlam that’s been the subject of widespread community angst.

A rezoning application made by Beedie Living for the property at 520 Como Lake Ave. was approved on Monday, and will now go to pubic a hearing on March 31.

Coun. Craig Hodge voted in favour of the proposal, but questioned what kind of overall vision there is for the area.

“When a project of this magnitude comes along, it does impact the community,” he said.

He wondered what kind of infrastructure upgrades would be needed to meet the increase in traffic this development would bring.

Jim McIntyre, the city’s manager of planning and development, said there are lane upgrades and a future 20metre wide street being planned next to the development to address those concerns.

Hodge asked for more information, and wondered if the highrise will lead to more development in the area.

“This is just the first of many more developments to come into this area,” Hodge said.

Coun. Brent Asmundson echoed Hodge’s statement, saying he is looking forward to see what holds in store for the area.

“It has been a long time coming for redevelopment of this area,” he said.

However, the proposal has some residents concerned on how it could impact their

business and quality of life.

“I have my staff of 17 asking me what’s going on and I’m reassuring them saying, ‘Hey, I’m not going to retire any time soon,’” said Rob Hopkins, owner of Burquitlam Animal Hospital located at 559 Clarke Road.

“I want to practice here, and for me to relocate my practice, it’s a major economic venture and challenge.”

Hopkins said he was told by both TransLink and the city’s planning department that no infrastructure upgrades, which would interrupt his business, would go through for a number of years.

Council couldn’t answer his questions right away as they needed more information, but promised to get back to him.

The public hearing is scheduled for March 31 at Coquitlam City Hall.

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com Once again, private schools have come out on top in the Tri-Cities in the Fraser Institute’s annual school rankings.

According to the rankings released Monday, the top five elementary schools in the three cities were all private, led by Our Lady of Fatima, which topped the rankings locally with a score of nine out of 10, followed by Traditional Learning Academy (8.9), Hope Lutheran (8.6) Queen of All Saints (8.4) and Our Lady of Assumption (8.4).

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The top ranked public elementary school was Aspenwood in Port Moody, scoring eight out 10 and 111th in the overall rankings.

The rankings are based on 10 indicators using data from the annual province-wide exams, or Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA), administered by the Ministry of Education.

The bottom three schools were all in Port Coquitlam, with Central and Ranch Park at the end of the list ranked 871 each (3.9), while James Park was ranked 849th (4.1).

Here’s a complete list of Tri-Cities elementary school rankings (out of 982), according to the Fraser Institute: 53 - Our Lady of Fatima 61 - Traditional Learning Academy 74 - Hope Lutheran 85 (tie) - Queen of All Saints 85 (tie) - Our Lady of the Assumption 111 - Aspenwood 163 - Mountain Meadows 178 - Castle Park 199 (tie) - Pinetree Way 199 (tie) - Mountain View 220 (tie) - Riverview Park 220 (tie) - Harbour View 220 (tie) - Anmore 264 - Walton

318 (tie) - R.C. MacDonald 318 (tie) - Miller Park 336 (tie) - Glenayre 336 (tie) - Mundy Road 336 (tie) - Cape Horn 365 (tie) - Eagle Ridge 365 (tie) - Nestor 365 (tie) - British Columbia Christian 388 (tie) - Blakeburn 388 (tie) - Heritage Mountain 388 (tie) - Westwood 435 (tie) - Bramblewood 435 (tie) - Baker Drive 435 (tie)- Irvine 454 - Mary Hill 474 (tie)- Coquitlam River 474 (tie) - Lord BadenPowell 502 (tie) - Panorama Heights 502 (tie) - Hampton Park 502 (tie) - Porter Street 531 - Pleasantside 567 (tie) - Kilmer 567 (tie) - Moody 586 (tie) - Leigh 586 (tie) - Rochester 620 - Roy Stibbs 649 (tie) - Glen 649 (tie) - Hazel Trembath 674 - Seaview 721- Alderson 736 - Parkland 755 - Birchland 830 - Cedar Drive 849 - James Park 871 (tie) - Ranch Park 871 (tie) - Central

Setting it straight Investigators with Coquitlam RCMP are still working on a report to Crown counsel in the hit-and-run case of Annie Leung.

It was incorrectly reported that RCMP had forwarded a report to Crown for consideration.

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New recycling rules raise cost concerns Don HAUKA editorial@thenownews.com Coquitlam businessman Ken Plumb says consumers will see their grocery bills soar under new recycling rules.

And he’s added his voice to a growing chorus of B.C. businesses opposed to the new recycling regime set to start on May 19.

“The government needs to hit the pause button — stop it right now,” said Plumb, president of Enterprise Paper.

“This is going to cost jobs and jobs are scarce enough as it is.”

Plumb’s company distributes packaging and other materials to bakeries, grocery stores and other firms in the Tri-Cities and the rest of B.C. He said the red tape already being generated by the new rules has forced him to hire two new employees just to keep track of every bag, paper tray or any of the other of his more than 10,000 different products.

He said the costs associated with the new recycling rules could boost a family’s grocery bill by up to 20 per cent as businesses pass the costs onto the consumer.

“If your grocery bill is $200, you’ll be paying $240,” said Plumb. “That’s a big increase, especially if you’re a low-income person — and people don’t even know it’s about to happen.”

Plumb is supporting a coalition of B.C. businesses asking Environment Minister Mary Polak and Premier Christy Clark to hit the pause button and rethink the contentious recycling rules they say will kill jobs and increase red tape.

“It’s better to hit the pause button and rethink this rather than being stuck with a bad law on May 19,” said Mike Klassen, B.C. director of provincial affairs for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “There are way too many businesses balking at it.”

Nine major business associations representing tens of thousands of B.C. small businesses and their employees have formed a coalition and launched a campaign to protest regulatory changes involving the recycling of printed-paper and packaging. The “Rethink It, BC!” campaign is launching a media and social media blitz with ads running in 130 newspapers across the province.

The new regulations shift the responsibility for paying for recycling packaging and other paper products from consumers to the products’ producers. Multi-Materials B.C. (MMBC), an Ontario-based industry group that includes grocery giant Loblaws, mega-retailer Walmart and the Tim Hortons fast food empire, runs the new program, scheduled to launch May 19.

Klassen said the rule changes will hurt thousands of businesses who will have to pass the recycling costs on to their customers. The Rethink It, BC! Coalition includes businesses in the agriculture, newspaper publishing, printing and custom manufacturing, retail, wholesale, food and waste collection sectors.

The coalition also includes the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspapers Association, whose membership includes the Glacier Media chain, which includes the Tri-Cities NOW. Canadian Newspaper Association Chair Peter Kvarnstrom (also President, B.C. Operations, Glacier Media Group) said handing B.C.’s recycling programs over to an organization run out of Toronto makes no sense.

“B.C. is the first jurisdiction in the world where the government has abdicated its responsibility and handed the whole recycling system over to a group of multi-national organizations run from Bay Street,” said Kvarnstrom.

“Decisions on B.C.’s recycling programs are being made in offices in Toronto and local businesses have not been consulted.”

Ministry of Environment spokesperson David Crebo said the intent behind the MMBC program shifts the cost of recycling from taxpayers to the companies who produce the materials. It should provide incentives to industry to reduce

packaging.

Some 86 communities have signed on for the MMBC program, which provides recycling services to more than 1.25 million households, or 73 per cent of B.C. residents.

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Time to air out the Fair Elections Act

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verything old will become new again — that old saying is self-fulfilling. It’s especially true in the world of politics.

Governments using their majority may have an accepted route to construct an advantage when it comes to our democracy, but that doesn’t make it right.

The phrase Gerrymandering recalls an older era when governments rigged riding borders that created the best benefit. But our current federal government is going a big step beyond what was once considered ‘part of the game.’

The latest steps by the Harper government is to reach beyond the lines of partisanship and into the realm of the franchise that Canadians have come to take for granted.

The ironically titled Fair Elections Act, or Bill C23, is being roundly criticized by scholars, pundits, the opposition and people from many walks — partisan and not.

Described by the government as a means to reform the federal electoral machinery, it has all the handiwork of a trojan horse in the form of a ballot box.

What the Conservatives have put on the table is double layered in its lack of transparency — they want little to no debate on the bill (hence why it came out of nowhere and was dropped on the floor while the nation was watching the Sochi Olympics), and have mined it with items that would only benefit the party in power.

Taking on just two of its contentious points: the elimination of Voter Information Cards as one piece of eligible identification (but never the only source) would make voting more difficult for students, seniors in care facilities, and First Nations people, and stripping Elections Canada of its ability to safeguard the electoral process and eliminate the role in promoting voter participation.

One can understand why the Conservatives feel Elections Canada is in need of finetuning — having been caught redhanded in the 2006 In-and-Out Scandal, and currently the party front-and-centre in the RoboCalls Scandal.

Emboldened by a majority in the House and having stacked the Senate with yes men, Stephen Harper now has all the leverage to make his home field advantage last.

If anything, the Fair Elections Act is in need of public input, being as it addresses what Canadians now and since the beginning of our nation, have fought for.

But the right to vote shouldn’t be carved with such an obvious partisan blade.

TOWNSITE A GAMBLE WITH OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY 5.

Re: “Townsite tourist plan,” Wednesday, March

Is anyone surprised to read that those proposing a “townsite tourist plan” for the old Ioco Townsite say: “As for who would run such an attraction and pay for it... those details have not been explored, but ... it could be done through a mix of government funding, contributions from the eventual developer and even a fee from visitors.”

Like so many other great suggestions — use other people’s money to fulfil your desires.

If the Ioco Townsite is to become a worthy tourist attraction, then it needs a foundation other than taxpayers that will pay for the restoration of its history.

How about a destination casino, perhaps with hotel and convention facilities accessed by road and water, that could generate the revenue to do that and more for Port Moody — just as the Hardrock Casino does for Coquitlam.

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NDP labours to catch up

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n unusual gathering at Premier Christy Clark’s legislature office last week served as a reminder of some of the challenges facing the New Democratic Party as it continues to rebuild after last year’s devastating election defeat.

A Who’s Who of B.C.’s organized labour movement met with Clark to see if there was any common ground on three issues: raising the minimum wage, reducing the reliance on foreign workers, and increasing the number of apprenticeships at work sites.

Almost a dozen union leaders huddled with Clark in her office, which is about 100 metres from NDP leader Adrian Dix’s office. But when B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair appeared at Clark’s side in a joint news conference afterwards, the distance seemed much greater.

This was another example of the labour movement — traditionally a strong supporter of the NDP — making a bet that it was better to do business with Clark and her government, rather than simply aligning itself with the Opposition New Democrats.

The first such episode of this evolving relationship between labour and the B.C. Liberals came last fall, when Sinclair and building trades head Tom Sigurdson shared a public platform with Clark, to announce they had formed a joint committee to develop a skilled workforce that will be needed to develop the LNG industry.

Framed against these developments is the ongoing internal debate within the NDP that goes to the heart of the party’s increasingly tense relationship with at least parts of the labour movement.

The NDP cannot decide where it stands on a critical issue: the creation of jobs in natural resource industries. And

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so it finds itself struggling to hold onto the support of those private sector union members whose livelihoods may depend on these jobs.

This issue will likely dominate the party’s leadership race. The only declared candidate — MLA Mike Farnworth — has already been criticized by some of his caucus colleagues for daring to suggest the party take a neutral position on the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline.

Farnworth has also run afoul of the positions of two NDP-friendly mayors, as both Vancouver’s Gregor Robertson and Burnaby’s Derek Corrigan strongly oppose the Kinder Morgan project.

Farnworth (and fellow MLA John Horgan, should he decide to run for leader) advocate policies that are more accepting of natural resource industries, but there are many, many folks in their party that vehemently oppose such a shift.

Take the issue of fracking, which is used to extract natural gas from deep in the ground. The party is committed to a review of the practice, but the outright banning of fracking is a favourite position of many environmental groups as well as NDP activists.

Of course, if fracking was banned the existing natural gas industry (which ironically grew significantly because of policies of the NDP government in the 1990s) would collapse, thus robbing

the provincial treasury of hundreds of millions of dollars.

There are other hot-button issues that put some New Democrats in knots of course: mining, liquefied natural gas, port development, private power projects — the list is a long one. These industries not only create jobs, but wellpaying jobs — precisely the kind sought after by the labour movement.

So when not one, not two, but almost a dozen top labour leaders meet with the head of the B.C. Liberals to talk about jobs, that’s not a good thing if you’re a New Democrat struggling to maintain the party’s traditional identity as a workers’ party.

Now, to be clear, the B.C. Federation of Labour and its members are still supporters of the NDP and they’re not going to hold any fundraisers for Christy Clark anytime soon. But those NDP ties have become somewhat strained, as labour leaders realize their members’ interests come well ahead of those of the environmental movement.

Some New Democrats who realize that turning their backs on the natural resource sector is a recipe for electoral disaster have spoken out.

Former NDP premier Dan Miller and former senior NDP aide Bill Tieleman have both written op-ed pieces or columns warning the party may be headed over a cliff.

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Clark’s political savvy tells her they not only make good sense from a public policy point of view, but they also serve to magnify the growing rift in the party that is her chief political opponent.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC

LETTERS NOTHING FINITE ABOUT NCR CASES

Periodically the notorious cases of Vince Li or Allan Shoenborn come up for review, and we hear that they are requesting or have been granted some manner of excursion into the community.

Outrage ensues, and fear and anxiety, for we know these men for the tragic, horrific acts they committed. The surviving families renew, and relive, their loss and anguish.

But on careful examination competent courts have determined that by reason of mental illness these men were then not capable of understanding the nature and consequences of their actions nor that they were wrong, so they are Not Criminally Responsible (NCR). Instead of a criminal conviction and a finite prison sentence they’ve been committed to forensic hospitals on an openended basis, and this requires periodic review.

Then in sharp criticism of the NCR system, we worry: How can we risk ever letting them out?

They’ve killed — what guarantee have we that they won’t “relapse,”

or go off their meds, and do it again?

It’s a double standard, of course, for we don’t demand such guarantees of others who have committed manslaughter and served their sentences. They’ve shown a capacity, too, to kill, even while responsible for their actions. We’re generally not worried that they'll “snap” one day — though the recidivism rate for people who have served criminal sentences is five times higher than for NCR. According to the Canadian Mental Health Alliance (CMHA): “People who are found not criminally responsible stay, on average, far longer in hospital than convicted offenders do in prison.” Had they not been judged NCR, these men might well have served a sentence for involuntary manslaughter and now be back on the street, free and clear, having had no treatment for their illnesses. A far more dangerous scenario!

We need to appreciate the NCR regime as the safest way to handle such cases.

Even though a person might be not criminally responsible, however, at a gut level we still want to punish; we still want to see time in treatment as

time-served, and gauge it as if a prison sentence. But NCR is not a finding of criminal guilt, it’s not a sentence, it’s not about punishment, and it’s not about how long it lasts but until, and how well, the treatment works.

Again from the CMHA: “Treatment and rehabilitation is monitored closely by clinical teams and the review board system. Members of the review board teams take their role very seriously, and have the knowledge and expertise to address each situation. Review boards are not likely to give an absolute discharge to someone who endangers the life or safety of another person.”

Nor are they likely to grant excursions where public safety is at risk!

But mental illness makes us nervous. When the delicate mechanism that is the mind goes off the rails it doesn’t show up on X-rays, or CAT scans or MRI. There’s nothing to which to point to say: "There! There it is!" And so it is difficult to trust mental health practitioners about this mysterious, inscrutable condition that we can’t actually see.

We can’t see it when it’s there, and we can’t see if it’s gone, or under control, and in this

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fundamental mistrust we can’t fathom how such “dangerous” people can possibly be allowed on the street again.

Those clinical teams have medical and advanced degrees in this field, and years of clinical experience dealing on a day to day basis with illnesses of these specific kinds. They know all the tricks about patients off their meds, and are intimately aware of the histories and specific prognoses of their patients — which makes them at least as competent as we are to have an opinion on the matter.

In the end, in any case, it’s up to the review board to decide, bringing to bear its own high expertise, as well, to conscientiously weigh the good of the patients against full care and concern for public safety.

The evidence shows that the NCR regime works extremely well, and that we have experienced, competent people at the helm who take their jobs seriously. I’m good with that.

Ron McKinnon Port Coquitlam

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er he received a PIN number and instructions to vote in the party’s 2011 leadership race.

Sharma was told he was a witness in what “may or may not be something.”

“The first question out of their mouths was, ‘Are you affiliated with any party?’” Sharma told the NOW. “And I said, ‘I believe I signed up for a Liberal (party) membership when Christy Clark was running.’”

The officers were questioning Sharma about an event he attended, in which he renewed his Liberal party membership with Bloy, who was then the MLA for Burnaby-Lougheed.

Sharma paid cash to renew, then later received instructions in the mail on how to vote online for one of four candidates vying for leadership of the B.C. Liberals — Kevin Falcon, Christy Clark, George Abbott and Mike de Jong.

The RCMP officers asked Sharma if he remembered how much he donated and whether he remembered voting online, which he did. It’s not clear what exactly the investigation is focused on, because RCMP can’t comment.

However, last fall, B.C.’s Criminal Justice Branch appointed a special prosecutor to help police with an ongoing investigation into contraventions of the provincial Election Act. The RCMP were investigating issues connected to the review of the draft multicultural strategic outreach plan, which was at the

heart of the Liberals “quick wins” scandal.

While Bloy, a Coquitlam resident, previously told the NOW he had no knowledge of the leaked ethnic vote targeting strategy, a review ordered by Clark found that Burnaby’s Brian Bonney was doing partisan work on taxpayer time, while working for the provincial government.

The RCMP investigation and special prosecutor appointment was linked to a complaint made by NDP leader Adrian Dix. “This investigation relates to concerns the Opposition raised repeatedly in the Legislature, as well as other serious issues,” Dix said in a statement last August.

“I thought these issues were sufficiently serious as to warrant an investigation. The RCMP has now undertaken one, and a special prosecutor has been appointed.”

Dix offered no further information and opted to let the investigation “run its course.”

The NOW tried contacting Bloy and Bonney but did not hear back.

The RCMP said the investigation had “heavy timelines,” and that the first report could be out in May, although they could not confirm or deny whether it was tied to the ethnic vote scandal.

— Jennifer Moreau is a reporter with the TriCities NOW sister paper in Burnaby

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It may be an opera with an anti-bullying message, but the head of a Tri-Cities youth outreach group is questioning the provincial government’s funding commitment to the project.

Jerome Bouvier, executive director of Access Youth (formerly PoCoMo Youth Services Society) said he’s frustrated the province has offered up $500,000 for the opera Stickboy, while frontline groups like his struggle to stay afloat.

“It’s disheartening for me to think, here we are as a small group and other groups are tight with money and trying to get money from government and they say they have nothing… then they hand this group a half million dollars to do a presentation at schools,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. Last month, the B.C. government announced a $500,000 grant in support of Stickboy, a Vancouver Opera production about bullying based on the experiences by spoken-word artist Shane Koyczan.

A Vancouver Opera press release noted an adapted version designed for younger audiences will be developed for B.C. schools beginning in the fall of 2015.

Bouvier said he’s not knocking the Stickboy production and understands Premier Christy Clark’s strong position on anti-bullying, but suggested an opera isn’t going to get rid of bullying.

“You can hand out all the pink shirts you want, at the end of the day, kids need someone in front of them with ongoing support,” he said, adding the money for the production could have been better spent. “Someone they know who can help them get through the pain and torment and the struggles they have.”

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Kids can choose their favourite day — Monday crafts, Tuesday boardgames, Wednesday book character activities, or Thursday movies — or drop in for the whole set.

Space is limited for this program, and signup is first come, first served at the door.

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For the smaller set, the library will be filled with stories and songs during the break.

Preschool Storytime will run on Wednesdays at 10 a.m., and Baby Sing & Learn will be held on Wednesdays at 2 p.m., and Thursdays at 11 a.m.

Twilight Tales, an evening family-friendly storytime, will run Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m.

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jkurucz@thenownews.com The Port Moody Canadian Film Festival is back for its 14th go around.

Running from Thursday, March 13 to Sunday, March 16, the annual film celebration of all things Canadian has undergone a slight change this year.

Instead of an opening night gala, the event will instead start with a “Festival Trailer Night” party previewing all of the films.

Following the previews, the Thursday festivities will feature a screening of Gabrielle, a French drama focusing on a young woman with developmental issues and her struggle for independence. The short film Anxious Oswald Green will be screened in advance of the feature film.

From there, Friday’s films include a pair of documentaries: Watermark and Stories We Tell.

The short films, which precede the main movies nightly, include Big Trees and Subconscious Password.

Day 3 gets going with short films Theatrics and Canoejacked, while the big-ticket films, Cas & Dylan, starring Richard Dreyfuss, and Lawrence & Holloman, will be shown at 7 and 9:30 p.m. respectively.

Closing night on Sunday will feature The Art of Steal, a comedy/ crime starring Kurt Russell and Matt Dillon. The festival concludes with the selection of the People’s Pick, which attendees can vote on during the festival.

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from his left eye.

Prior to the loss of his sight, Hill never thought he’d ever have to rely on the help of a guide dog.

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It’s only been a little while, but already Maurice Hill and his Hill’s first guide dog was the 40th to graduate from the pronew companion Ole are getting along smashingly.

“He’s a smart boy,” Hill said of his 21-month old new best gram.

The senior had gone about a year without a guide dog, before friend as they hang out in a Port Coquitlam coffee shop.

Ole has to be smart.

To learn more about BC finding the right fit with Ole. After a three-week training period for the He keeps his owner safe, especially when Hill Guide Dog Services, scan pair, Ole was ready for the working world of a is out and about on the busy streets of PoCo. this page with Layar guide dog.

The young pup is Hill’s guide dog, and every When the young Labrador retriever is on the day Ole helps him get around from point A to B. clock, he helps Hill get around.

Ole and Hill graduated from the BC Guide Dog And he’s at his best and most important, when Services this year, one of several teams in the Trihis owner crosses a street.

Cities and the 103rd since the organization came As Hill explained, Ole will go straight for a to the province in 1996.

Hill, 77, lost pretty much all of his sight in 2003 after a sur- curb and then sit.

“He wouldn’t cross the road if something was coming,” Hill gical procedure.

He has no sight out of his right eye and about five per cent said, entrusting his life to the four-legged friend.

Once it’s clear, they’ll cross the street.

“He wouldn’t check me out into traffic.” Hill said.

The BC Guide Dog Services offers both guide dogs and autism support dogs.

Jamie Arnup, an instructor with the service, noted the service is unique in that they will train clients one-on-one from home.

“We’re always a phone call away so we can offer support to our clients,” she said.

Hill could have gone with a guide dog in Ontario, but he would have needed to move to that province.

The guide dogs have public access rights and are essentially allowed wherever the public can go.

There are some rules the public should know about these special dogs. When canines like Ole are working, they shouldn’t be petted or distracted.

Hill said he ignores people at intersections to keep his dog focused on the task.

Q. Should I spay/neuter Though these dogs work, Arnup is quick to point out they’re my pet? like every other dog on their off time.

We have heard Bob Barker for years on televi“Service dogs when they’re not at work, they’re just dogs and sion tell us to “Help control the pet population, they get to do all the things that dogs get to do,” she said. have your pet Spayed or Neutered”. This is an For Ole, that means plenty of trips to the dog park with his important reason, but there are other medical and behavioral reasons for Spaying and Neuowner to play with other dogs. tering your pet.

He’s also quickly becoming an important companion to Hill, MEDICAL: By having your pet Spayed or who lives alone.

Dr. Nenan Karil, Neutered they become protected against DVM & Assoc. potentially deadly diseases such as: “He’s [Ole] a very friendly dog,” he said.

• Bacterial Infections The typical working life for a guide dog is about eight years.

• Reproductive Tract Diseases Hill joked he’s hoping Ole will last 10 years, about the same • Several types of Cancer amount of time as him.

Unspayed female cats and dogs have a far greater chance of developing pyometra (a fatal uterine infection), uterine cancer, and other cancers To learn more about the guide dog service go to bcguidedog. of the reproductive system. Male pets who are neutered eliminate their com and autismsupportdogs.org. chances of getting testicular cancer. jdeutsch@thenownews.com

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EXPERT ADVICE ON WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU

WEALTH MANAGEMENT ANIMAL HOSPITAL Having an adult child as a joint owner to property.

If you’re considering sharing ownership of an asset with a child during your lifetime, be careful. There are two distinct forms of joint ownership. Not only will you need to specify the type, but you should also be very clear as to when your child will receive ownership. If you’re not careful, unintended tax burdens, estate complications, and family conflicts may occur.

1. “Joint tenancy”, sometimes also referred to as” joint tenancy with a right of survivorship”, whereby each owner has an equal and identical interest and when one of the owners dies, his or her interest will be transferred by an automatic right of survivorship to the surviving joint owners.

2. “Tenancy in common”, whereby the interests of each owner do not need to be identical and when one of the owners dies, his or her interest will be transferred to his or her estate, from which it will be distributed in accordance with his or her will, or if there is no will, then in accordance with the intestate succession laws of the deceased owners’ province or territory.

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Why Shouldn’t I use the thread that once belonged to Grandma?

Unless your Grandma bought the thread in the last 2 years it probably shouldn’t be used.

Thread deteriorates over time from dust, light, humidity, oils from your hands etc. Thread that you may have inherited that is on wooden spools is past it’s prime. Best to just keep it as a decoration on the shelf or use the spools for another craft project.

Like everything else there is good quality thread and poor quality thread, so buyer beware. If you are buying thread from somewhere that doesn’t specialize in sewing then you are probably not getting quality thread. This is important on any sewing project but especially if you are sewing garments as you wouldn’t want the seam of your pants coming apart and that is what will happen with poor quality thread.

It is also important to purchase the right thread. For example, do not buy a single spool of serger thread to use on your sewing machine. We find people want to do this because it seems like a better deal but serger thread is not strong enough to use as a single thread in a sewing machine it is meant to be used in sets of 2,3,4 or 5. Also all purpose polyester thread is the best for most sewing projects even with cotton fabric. It is strong and durable, quilters of course prefer cotton threads for making quilts. Whatever your needs it is best to buy quality and if you are unsure then ask. We are always happy to help customers with these types of questions, we want their projects to be a success and having the right thread is one of the ways to assure that.

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Take the time to choose a qualified home inspector early in the home buying process. This way you’re not scrambling at the last minute and possibly settling on someone with less experience.

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Deadline nears for community grants Port Coquitlam non-profit groups who need funding for a project that will benefit the community are invited to apply for a grant from the city.

The City of Port Coquitlam is once again offering $20,000 in matching grants to nonprofit Port Coquitlam schools, sport, arts, environmental and community-service groups through its Self-Help Matching Program.

The deadline for 2014 applications is March 31.

The intent of the program is to encourage individuals and non-profit groups to initiate cooperative projects that will benefit the community. It has distributed $217,000 since the program began in 2002, supporting projects such as playground equipment, building upgrades, a theatre floor, a trophy case, hatchery equipment, covered players’ shelters and benches for sports fields.

The 2013 recipients included Castle Park Elementary School ($8,500 to make the

playgroundwheelchairaccessible),thePortCoquitlamMinor Lacrosse Association ($1,500 for one set of lacrosse goal nets), Port Coquitlam Minor Softball Association ($7,000 for a two-lane batting cage) and Port Coquitlam Kinsmen Club ($3,000 to upgrade their facility’s washrooms).

Applicants must be based in Port Coquitlam, and can apply for between $1,000 and $10,000 in matching funds for a future project that will take place within Port Coquitlam.

A review committee will rank applications based on project cost, community support, project need and impact, and project design. The decision will be announced by the end of June.

Self-Help Matching Grant applications can be downloaded from www.portcoquitlam.ca/recreation, or picked up at City Hall, recreation centres, Terry Fox Library or Leigh Square Community Arts Village. For further information, contact 604-927-7900 or parksrec@portcoquitlam.ca.

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Applications online for Coquitlam grants The City of Coquitlam is currently accepting applications for the 2014 Spirit of Coquitlam Grant.

The focus of the grant is to assist local organizations in working collaboratively towards a sense of community and a high quality of life for Coquitlam citizens. Since 2002, the City of Coquitlam has awarded $6.2 million to more than 170 different organizations.

Consideration will be given to organizations engaging in public art, encouraging people to get active, hosting sporting events, planning festivals and events or developing new initiatives aligned with the city’s strategic goals.

For those planning to apply for the grant, an application workshop is offered to help in preparing their submission. These workshops provide attendees with step-by-step instructions for completing the grant application process.

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Hyde Creek seeks volunteers The Hyde Creek Watershed Society is looking for volunteers to assist with its programs and operations in PoCo. The society is made up of volunteers of all ages who donate time that fits their schedules.

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What you need to know about the Trans Mountain Expansion Project After nearly two years of conversations, studies and planning, Trans Mountain filed a Facilities Application with the National Energy Board (NEB) in December 2013 for its proposed $5.4 billion expansion project.

Respectful and authentic dialogue begins with transparency and a common understanding of the facts. As we move forward in the regulatory process, we are committed to making sure that people have access to the facts about our proposal and the process. The following is aimed at correcting misinformation being spread by individuals and groups in your community.

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The route for the proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project has already been determined.

REALITY Trans Mountain does not have the right to expropriate land. We have established and maintained relationships for the last 60 years with 2,200 landowners, as well as with neighbours and communities along the pipeline corridor.

Our goal is to treat all landowners fairly and equitably. In the unlikely event that we cannot reach an agreement with a landowner, the NEB can grant right of entry to allow us to build and maintain the pipeline, but not to expropriate or take away any land or homes from owners.

CLAIM The opportunity for public input into the project is limited.

REALITY In our Facilities Application, we’ve identified a proposed pipeline corridor, and in some cases an alternative. These corridors are wider than what the permanent right-of-way will be. They provide the flexibility to respond to stakeholder input or to place the pipe so as to minimize local community or environmental impacts. A final right-of-way will be determined only after regulatory approval and during the detailed design phase. It is important to note that 73 per cent of the proposed expanded pipeline will follow the existing right-of-way where the Trans Mountain pipeline has been operating safely for 60 years. An additional 17 per cent of the proposed expansion will follow existing utility corridors and only the remaining 10 per cent would require greenfield right-of-way.

REALITY To date, we’ve engaged with thousands of individuals through 63 open houses and workshops along the pipeline and marine corridors and hundreds of meetings between project team members and stakeholder groups. Our work continues, with opportunities for continued dialogue throughout the process.

The NEB will hold a public hearing on the Application before it makes a decision, allowing people or groups who have been granted permission to participate by the NEB a chance to raise issues, present evidence, test evidence and provide their input.

We want to ensure that no voice goes unheard and no concern goes unaddressed. If you hear more claims that you’d like us to address, please send them to us. Please visit our website or contact us if you have questions or would like to learn more about the proposed project.

CLAIM Property values near the pipeline have already declined and will continue to drop.

REALITY Along our existing pipeline route, which has been in place for 60 years, there is no measurable difference between properties with or without an easement. However, we appreciate that land devaluation is a concern. Looking ahead to the new pipeline, companies are required by the NEB act to compensate landowners for any new easement and pay for any impacts or inconvenience associated with the new pipeline. Included within the determination of compensation is any change in the value of the property before and after the pipeline is built.

For more information about the regulatory process and how to get involved, go to the NEB website at www.neb-one.gc.ca > Major Applications and Projects > Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Trans Mountain Expansion.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 Terry Fox Library hosts a forum on all things vinegar and oil

THURSDAY, MARCH 13 Women’s Connection Luncheon takes place at noon at the

Executive Inn, 405 North Rd. in Coquitlam. The meeting will feature Charlie’s Chocolate Factory and guest speaker Marlene Steele addressing the topic “Rags to Riches.” To reserve a space call Frieda at 604-937-7198.

City of Coquitlam hosts a free “Try-it” event for wouldbe adult curlers from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex at 633 Poirier St. Experienced coaches will be on hand to help attendees learn the basics. Info: coquitlam.ca/pslc or call 604-927-4386.

Tri-Cities Caregiver Program holds a pair of caregiver support meetings in both Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. The PoCo meeting runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Shaughnessy Care Centre, 2250 Wilson Ave. The Coquitlam meeting goes from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave. All caregivers are

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invited to attend. Info: Karen Tyrell at 778-789-1496.

from 7 to 9 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Find out about the different types of cooking materials, how much they cost and more with Patrick Henry from Tri-Cities Tasters. Info: 604-927-7999.

University Women’s Club meets at 7 p.m. at Scott Creek Middle School, 1240 Lansdowne Dr. in Coquitlam. Sheryl Stanton, stress relief specialist and author, will address how “Stress Relief Can Be Yours.” Info: Allison at 604-939-9146 or Ellen at 604464-0246.

Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a stamp shop and swap event at 7 p.m. in the McGee Room of the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. The swap and shop goes at 7, with a presentation to follow at 8. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

SHARE Society hosts a 13-week education series around alcohol and drug use for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, and for those concerned about their use or the use of others. This week’s discussion is on “Heroin and other common depressants/ opiates — addiction, struggle and recovery.” The session includes a video, brief presentation and open discussion, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Registration is not required. Info: 604-936-3900.

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Canadian Parents for French Tri-Cities Chapter hosts a hip hop night from 6 to 9 p.m. in the gym of Nestor Elementary, 1266 Nestor St., Coquitlam. Instructor Jasmin Harms-Kroecher will lead the classes in both French and English and the event is geared towards kids between the ages of six and 13. Event is free for members, $2 for non members. Pre-register by logging on to www.eventbrite.ca/e/hip-hop-dance-night-tickets-10695579767.

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Glen Pine Pavilion hosts Abba tribute band Abba Again from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 1200 Glen Pine Crt. in Coquitlam. Doors for the show open at 5:30, dinner is served at 6 and the show begins at 7:30. Tickets cost $27 for members and $32 for non members.

Info: www.coquitlam.ca.

Tri-Cities Caregiver Program holds a caregiver support meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. All caregivers are invited to attend. Info: Karen Tyrell at 778-789-1496.

MONDAY, MARCH 17 Glen Pine Pavilion hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Variety Show and

luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1200 Glen Pine Crt. Lunch runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., while the variety show goes from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is $12.60. Info: 604-927-6940.

Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to noon at Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr. in Coquitlam.

Info: 604-941-3182.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18 Dogwood Pavilion hosts a free presentation called “Identify-

ing Addiction” at 10 a.m. at 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. The presentation will focus on the types of addictions that older adults may need to deal with: alcohol abuse, gambling and medication abuse. A trained senior volunteer facilitator from the Council of Senior Citizens’ Organization of BC will lead the discussion. Preregistration is required. Call 604-927-4386, or register online at coquitlam.ca/dogwood.

Terry Fox Library hosts a puppet show to kick off spring break festivities from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in Port Coquitlam. Be entertained and entranced by the library’s puppet friends. Info: 604-927-7999.

SHARE Society hosts a 13-week education series around alcohol and drug use for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, and for those concerned about their use or the use of others. This week’s discussion is on “Trauma — how substance misuse often occurs with people who have experienced childhood abuse; how these experiences may cause relapses or continued misuse.” The session includes a video, brief presentation and open discussion, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Registration is not required. Info: 604-936-3900.

ONGOING Terry Fox Library and SHARE Family & Community

Services offer a free English conversation group, from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursdays at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. The group gives people a chance to practise English in a fun atmosphere. All are welcome. Info: 604-927-7999.

Tri-City Singles Social Club gathers for activities and friendship at 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clarke St. in Port Moody. This 50-plus group is not a dating club. New members are welcome — membership is $20 per year. Info: 604-4660017, 604-941-8897 or tricityclub@gmail.com.

Tri-Cities Better at Home, presented by SHARE Family & Community Services, helps seniors maintain their independence and connection with the community. The program offers light housekeeping, transportation to doctor appointments, and grocery shopping for those 65 and older. To register, contact Paola at 604937-6991, 604-936-3900 or betterathome@sharesociety.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.

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One minute you have a perfectly good Blue Box recycling program.

The next, something new and rather questionable is being put in its place. And they thought they’d get away with it right under your nose, without telling you or asking your opinion.

That’s definitely not democracy in action.

The BC Government, elected by us to represent our best interests, has decided to offload the costs of recycling to big multi-national corporations. To implement this new plan, they’ve set up an association that doesn’t seem to hold the environment, local jobs, or the municipalities that run the Blue Box program, close to its heart.

Perhaps that’s why some of our elected officials are using the word “scam” to describe how the new program is being set up. It’s also perhaps why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to jump on board.

That’s gotta tell you something.

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Panthers settle for bronze 3-POINT BARRAGE LEAVES POCO SIDE IN THIRD PLACE

If nothing else, they can say they won both their first and last games at the big dance.

The Riverside Rapids finished in seventh place at last weekend’s provincial high school girl basketball championships after posting a 2-2 record over the four-day event.

The PoCo-based school won its tourney finale in convincing fashion, claiming the seven spot by downing Fleetwood Park 61-25.

The club sandwiched two losses in between — 62-48 to W.J. Mouat and 83-76 to MEI — before the Rapids’ tourney-opening 62-35 win over Salmon Arm. Grade 12 veteran Vanessa Gee was named to the tournament’s honourable mention team.

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Sara Maglio is pitch perfect as far as officials at Simon Fraser University are concerned.

The long-standing Coquitlam soccer star was named Friday to SFU’s Hall of Fame class of 2014.

A four-time NAIA All-American during her time with the Clan, Maglio won an NAIA title with SFU in 1996.

She went on to become a member of the Canadian U-20 national and Canadian national teams and suited up for the 1999 World Cup. Her post SFU career included a four-year stint with the Vancouver Whitecaps.

She now serves as a technical director with the Coquitlam-Metro Ford soccer club.

CENTS NET B.C. CROWN Outside of an opening-day setback, the Centennial Centaurs were letter perfect at last week’s B.C. High School Field Lacrosse Championships.

The school’s Junior Tier 1 team carted off the B.C. crown after defeating Pitt Meadows 20-4 in a decidedly one-sided contest Friday.

The win was a far cry from Monday’s tourney opening 8-4 loss to New Westminster Secondary School.

The junior Cents, however, put their work boots on after that defeat and piled up wins over Pitt Meadows (12-6); Port Moody (15-4) and Claremont (13-7).

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If only good Academy things came in fours.Kosia Cauwbrushed aside the St.during Patricks Celtics three B.C. Christian standout fights for position last week’s The B.C.playdowns Christian inAcademy times previously this season, provincial Langley. Panthers His club finished in third place in B.C. and did so in

f only good things came in fours.

The B.C. Christian Academy Panthers brushed aside the St. Patricks Celtics three times previously this season, and did so in commanding fashion — none of those games were decided by fewer than 17 points.

But at last weekend’s provincial playdowns, the PoCo-based school had to contend with a massive three-point barrage from the Celtics: of their 42 attempts from behind the arc, St. Pats made good on 14 of them.

The result was a 76-62 loss, which knocked the heavily-favoured Panthers out of gold medal conteniton. They then rebounded to take bronze after a 54-42 win over the Unity Christian Flames in the third-place contest.

“I still believe we are the best team in the province, bar none,” said Panthers coach Doug Dowell. “With St. Pats, you have to give them credit. They beat us. But they had the game of their lives. It took a bit to get going after that loss.”

But get going they did, particularly behind the efforts of Dean Johnston, who led all scorers with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Kosia Cauw also chipped in with a double-double, dropping 16 points and 15 boards.

Outside of that lone loss, it was business as usual for the typically dominant PoCo side.

They rolled to a pair of wins over the Kelowna Christian Knights (54-38) and the Mount Sentinel 86-42.

“In a way it’s a mean-nothing game, but it means something because you want to win that bronze medal game,” Dowell said. “They came out of that game disappointed because obviously they wanted to play in that gold medal game. But I think they handled it relatively well.”

Cauw would go on to be named to the tourney’s first all-star team, while Johnston was named to the second team.

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Members of the Coquitlam Express swarm the net during Saturday night’s 6-3 win over the Prince George Spruce Kings.

After winning both home games over the weekend, the Express dropped the fifth game 3-2 in overtime on Monday.

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sports@thenownews.com A middle-of-the-pack team in the regular season, the Northeast Chiefs finished their year amongst the middle of the pack in postseason play as well.

The B.C. Major Midget Hockey League team dropped its best of three series 2-1 to the Greater Vancouver Canadians over the weekend, a loss highlighted by the Canadians outscoring the Northeast crew 14-4 over the final two games.

Tied at 2-2 during the closing minutes of the second period in Sunday’s clincher, a weird bounce off the boards gave the Greater Vancouver side a 3-2 lead, and plenty of third period mojo.

“There wasn’t a lot [goalie Jakob Severson] could have done differently on that play, it was just a bad bounce off the partition and right on to their guy’s stick,” said Chiefs coach Doneau Menard. “We had some good momentum in the third, but some untimely penalties ended up hurting us.”

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sports@thenownews.com They hope to put Highway 97 in their rearview mirror.

But to do that, the Coquitlam Express need to win-out Tuesday and put a fork in the Prince George Spruce Kings.

Coquitlam had the opportunity to close out their bestof-seven B.C. Hockey League playoff series Monday in the northern B.C. town and put in a spirited effort only to fall 3-2 in double-overtime.

It was the third time the series was decided by such a score.

The Express held a 3-2 lead in the series, with Game 6 played Tuesday after Tri-Cities NOW deadlines.

A seventh game, if necessary, will be played tonight (Wednesday) in Prince George.

Jeremiah Luedtke’s second goal of the night came just 22 seconds into the second extra session and was on the Kings’ 56th shot on goal.

Coquitlam managed just 29 shots on net, but got nearly half of them — 13 — in over-

time.

Down 2-1 midway through the third, it was up to Bo Pieper to pull the two teams even with his second of the series.

Earlier, Corey Mackin gave the visitors a 1-0 advantage 15 minutes into the contest when he tapped in a Ryan Rosenthal setup.

The Express had the hammer entering Monday’s match, after sweeping the previous three games, including wins of 2-0 and 6-3 in the Poirier rink.

In those victories, the underdogs — who lost seven of nine regular season games against the Kings — were both aggressive and diligent on the defensive side of the ledger.

Three shorthanded goals Saturday, including a pair from Rosenthal, set the tone.

A day earlier, Gordie Defiel earned the shutout, turning aside 24 shots as Coquitlam looked like a team with momentum on its mind.

“We definitely had to adjust with playoffs, with matching lines and stuff like that,” remarked Canon Pieper after

Game 2.

“It shows that we’re a complete team — we can score but we can prevent goals as well. We’ve been winning in a lot different ways.”

Now, they hope to recapture it before it’s too late.

An important factor could be the club’s dormant powerplay, which has gone a woeful 0-21 over the five games.

Although they had just two chances on Monday, the Express need to rediscover its man-advantage mojo, while continuing to remain disciplined against the edgy Prince George lineup.

Should they have to make one last, long drive up the 97 for Wednesday, Coquitlam will hopefully uncover some of that reckless spirit which saw them start the season with a seven-game road winning streak.

Prior to Game 5, Canon Pieper noted that the old Prince George Coliseum can be an intimidating arena.

“It’s definitely difficult. The rink’s small, the boards are really bouncy and the fans are sitting right on top of you,” the 20-year-old said.

“It’s definitely a cool atmosphere but we’ve just got to play our game and not let them get in our heads.”

Game 6 was played Tuesday night, after Tri-Cities NOW deadlines.

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Game 2 was by far the most lopsided of the weekend set, as the Canadians erupted for five goals before the first 20 minutes was finished.

Greater Vancouver standout Dante Hannoun torched the Northeast side with a six-point night (four goals and two assists), while Caleb Fantillo responded with both of the Chiefs tallies. “[Hannoun] was the biggest factor in the series,” Menard said. “We really didn’t pay enough attention to him.

I thought we did a good job taking him out of the game in Game 1, but in Game 2, he scored more goals by himself than we did.”

The lone series bright spot was last Friday’s opener, which saw Connor Burk and Fantillo pot a pair each, while singles came from Hermary, Colley and Jeffrey Wong.

The Chiefs finished fifth in the 11-team loop during regular season play after putting together an 18-17-5 record.

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Life isn’t about “finding yourself.

Life is about creating yourself – George Bernard Shaw.

Courses Start April, Sept, Jan

Vocational

P R O G R A M S

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BIG MEAL DEALS TO

Pho Eleven

April 7

Building Service Worker Certificate

March 31

Building Service Worker Supplementary

July 14

Computerized Accounting Diploma

April 7

Game Design 100 Certificate

April 1

Health Care Assistant Diploma (day or evening) September 2 Medical Office Assistant Diploma

September

Beauty Make-Up Certificate

September

Special Effects Make-Up Certificate

September

Call 604 936 4261 www.vocationalprograms.ca

Celebrate

OUR

Administrative Assistant Diploma

Secure your spot today!

ELEVEN

Buy any bowl of Pho and get the second one free with purchase of two drinks. Dine in only.

Can’t combine with other specials.

Deal expires April 15th

20% OFF Can’t combine with other specials.

Expires April 15th

Pho Eleven Restaurant

6102-2850 Shaughnessy Street - Port Coquitlam

604-475-0838

Windsor Plywood Coquitlam • floors • doors • mouldings • plywood • cabinet woods • stains/finishes • adhesives • tools • cabinet hardware • wall panelling • spindles & handrails • building supplies • door shop, cutting & delivery services • expert advice & more!

Renovation Ideas For Your Home Begin Here!

2700 Barnet Hwy Coquitlam•604-941-1768 (Across from McDonalds & Tim Hortons). Mon-Fri: 7am - 6pm • Sat: 8:30am - 5pm • Sun: 10am - 4pm

www.windsor-plywood.com We Install & Deliver!

Prices in effect until Nov. 18, 2012 or while supplies last

Specializing in unique or hard to source finishing items for your home’s exterior and interior.

THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2014

SHOOTING STARS FOUNDATION PRESENTS

HOSTED BY: LORI PAUL & DAVID WILLS

PRODUCED BY: KENDRA SPRINKLING & JODI SMITH

Featuring:

Doors 7PM Showtime 8PM Tickets $32 + SERVICE CHARGE

AT THE DOOR TICKETS $42

RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE! R

1-855-985-5000 www.ticketmaster.ca

Good Morning from CanSleep

Spring is in the air... does your CPAP need Cleaning?

It’s as easy as 1 - 2 - 3

SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2014

MUSICAL DIRECTORS: DAVID SINCLAIR & STEVE HILLIAM

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2080 United Boulevard, Coquitlam, BC

TOM PICKETT MATT ROSE & MATT LAYZELLE

JOANI BYE LEORA CASHE OLIVER CONWAY (MATINEE) WARREN DEAN FLANDEZ WILL SANDERS ROY FORBES REBECCA SHOICHET AL HARLOW (PRISM) THE SOJOURNERS AUGUST - LINDA KIDDER, KENDRA SPRINKLING BEVERLEY ELLIOTT, RAE ARMOUR DAVID STEELE TOM LANDA SHARI ULRICH CECILE LAROCHELLE DAVID WILLS KHARI McCLELLAND (STONEBOLT) CLAIRE MORTIFEE And BACKED BY A SMOKINʼ JANE MORTIFEE TWELVE PIECE BAND: MARCUS MOSELY THE SCORCHERS KIRSTEN NASH NEVER FAILS TO MAKE LORI PAUL DAWN PEMBERTON A SOUL CONNECTION!

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Check your filters, tubing and mask

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Make a list of supplies that you need Book an appointment with your CanSleep Therapist

Our preferred existing customers receive free follow-up visits & enjoy a 10% discount on all CPAP accessories & masks. Mention this ad and we will give you 15% Offer Expires to April 30th/14

Check out our new website for plenty of new products and information!

www.cansleep.ca

604.468.5854 400 - 2963 Glen Dr., Coquitlam

THIS EVENT IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY: PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE SHOOTING STARS FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF DIRECT SERVICE AIDS AGENCIES

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www.shootingstarsfoundation.org

Providing the Tri-Cities with CPAP supplies and excellent service for 10 years.

The Tri-Cities Now is looking for carriers in all areas.

If you are young, old or anywhere in between and looking to make some extra cash, apply now… everyone is welcome!

Deliveries are twice a week Wednesdays and Fridays.

Papers are brought right to your door!!

“Vancouver’s

Best Burger 10 Years Running!

(2004 - 2013, Georgia Straight, Vancouver Courier, Westender)”

Dine-In, Take-Out, Web order at www.verasburgershack.com or call 604-492-3392 to Pick-Up your order.

254A Newport Drive, Port Moody (Newport Village)

“YOU CAN’T BEAT VERA’S MEAT!”® For more information, call 604-942-3081 or email us at: distribution@thenownews.com

FREE COMBO $4.00 value P

Royal Bank

WITH PURCHASE OF ANY BURGER One meal per coupon. Not valid with any other offers. Port Moody location only.

(Expires March 31st, 2014)

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THE TRI-CITIES NOW

| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2014

Membership Call Today!

Spring Special Entrance Fee $2,500

(limited time offer - regular price is $8,000)

Playing Dues starting at $205 per month For more information, contact Laurie Shong at 604-465-5431 Ext#242 or at lshong@pittmeadowsgolf.com

13615 Harris Rd. Pitt Meadows, BC www.pittmeadowsgolf.com (604) 465-5431