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The Golden Spike Pub in Port Moody is closing Sunday. Its owners declined to comment on the shutdown.

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com For three decades, it’s been a popular watering hole for locals, but this weekend marks an end to the era of the Golden Spike Pub in Port Moody.

The pub’s website says the establishment will close its doors on Sunday, March 30.

Neither the pub’s management nor owners, the Berezan Hospitality Group, were available to comment.

Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay said he was surprised to hear about the bar’s demise, adding the

business was well established in the community.

But he also said the Spike generated a disproportionately high number of calls for service to police, when compared to other pubs in the city.

With three other pubs in the city — the Burrard Public House, St. James’s Well and The Point Neighbourhood Pub — the mayor suggested there hasn’t been enough demand to meet capacity, forcing pubs to try various promotions to attract business.

“That’s what worries me, when they get into drinking-game-related promotions or things that CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

The police aren’t here to be doormen for [pubs].

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Heads: you get a worse recycling program.

Tails: you get to pay more for it.

The BC Government is proposing to offload the province’s world-class recycling programs, run by local municipalities, to an association led by big multi-national corporations.

The idea is that we’ll get a better, more efficient program that costs taxpayers less.

Unfortunately, what we’ll really end up with is anyone’s guess.

The association isn’t guaranteeing that we’ll get a better program, or even one as good as the current Blue Box program already in place. Since the association is led by big businesses outside of BC, many of whom are not even headquartered in Canada, one could presume that profits will come before environmental stewardship. They usually do. They also won’t guarantee that there won’t be any job cuts here in BC. And how is this supposed to make things better for BC?

Currently, BC homeowners only pay, on average, $35 a year for curbside recycling. Under the proposed regime, you’ll pay more. Every time you bring home a pizza, buy toilet paper, or pretty much anything else that comes in a package, businesses will be passing their increased costs on to you.

How much more? Well, nobody’s saying.

Here’s the only thing anyone does know: we already have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, managed locally and puts the BC environment first. So why is the BC government flipping a coin, bringing in a questionable recycling program that some of our local elected officials are already calling a “scam?”

It’s time to contact Premier Clark and ask her.

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New West pitches Pattullo plan BUT POCO MAYOR SAYS APPROACH IS ‘NOT NORMAL’

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com The City of New Westminster has made it clear that, to fix the mess that is the Pattullo Bridge, it wants a four-lane tolled replacement.

And the Royal City is sending its politicians on a charm offensive to get other communities in the region to support its position.

On Monday, it was Port Coquitlam city council’s turn to get the pitch.

New Westminster Coun. Chuck Puchmayr made the case for a four-lane tolled crossing to replace the aging Pattullo Bridge, arguing tolls are not only needed to finance the new bridge, but as an “essential” measure to discourage additional car trips over the span and also to promote public transit.

A six-lane toll-free bridge has been floated as a possible option to replace the Pattullo.

Puchmayr indicated New West could also support a threelane rehabilitated Pattullo Bridge and a new four-lane span between Coquitlam and Surrey.

He said New West is looking for support from PoCo and intends to make the rounds to other communities in the region

to get cities “to work with us to build a traffic infrastructure that actually does what it’s supposed to do, which is move goods and people and not to put traffic through a tightly congested community that can not take any more additional traffic.”

Earlier this month, New West released a position paper detailing what it wants to see with the Pattullo Bridge.

The city says it has been dealing with a deluge of extra traffic on its streets and on the aging Pattullo since the tolls on the Port Mann Bridge went to full price at the start of the year.

Puchmayr said New West is also seeking support for a direct connection from the South Fraser Perimeter Road to the Port Mann Bridge in Surrey.

But PoCo Mayor Greg Moore questioned New West’s tactic to get support from individual councils, suggesting the discussion should happen at the regional level with TransLink and Metro Vancouver.

“I would never go to another community to advocate on our position,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. “I understand why they’re doing it, but it’s not normal.”

Moore noted TransLink’s Mayors’ Council is currently working on a 10-year transit plan that deals with the replacement of the Pattullo Bridge and with funding issues.

He also suggested New Westminster is part of a region and every city has to take its fair share of traffic, noting PoCo deals with thousands of extra commuters coming from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

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New Westminster is appealing for a four-lane tolled crossing to replace the aging Pattullo Bridge.

However, the PoCo mayor said he’s also not convinced a sixlane bridge replacing the Pattullo is the way to go.

Instead, he suggested better transit service could be provided to get people between Surrey and New Westminster.

As for the suggestion of a Port Mann/South Fraser Perimeter Road connection, Moore said it makes sense, pointing out it would be good for PoCo businesses.

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Police don’t expect call volume to drop

said the department isn’t expecting any significant changes to call volumes.

Overall, though, the number of police calls are encouraging a younger crowd where they to pubs and bars in the municipality has been tend to have more problems,” he told the Tri- on the increase.

The average for the last five years prior to Cities NOW. Clay added the city has received complaints 2013 was 109, but that surged to more than from residents living beside the Spike about 200 last year.

Van Winkel suggested the increase in calls fights in the parking lot.

According to statistics provided by the Port is understandable, given the growth of the Moody police, the number of calls for service city.

“The number of calls for service are quite in 2013 — ranging from impaired drivers to reasonable and programs such assaults, public drunkenness as Bar Watch have had an and drug files — to the Golden impact in increasing safety and Spike was 138, compared to decreasing the seriousness of 104 for the Burrard Public These places calls originating from our local House, 36 for the Point and bars,” he wrote of the 2014 two for St. James’s Well. need to be numbers.

So far this year, the Golden enforcing the But the mayor believes the Spike has generated 30 calls rules. call volumes have gotten way for service, while the Burrard out of hand.

Public House has generated –Port Moody Mayor “The police aren’t here to be 25.

Mike Clay doormen for drinking estab“The Golden Spike has been lishments,” Clay said, arguing a landmark within the city for pubs have private security, but a number of years and is no seem to call police whenever stranger to the attendance of there’s a problem. the PMPD (Port Moody Police “These places need to be enforcing the Department),” police spokesman Const. Luke rules.” van Winkel wrote in an e-mail.

He suggested there should be some sort of “The PMPD has enjoyed a very good working relationship with the management and escalation or penalty, such as pulling a business’s liquor licence, to recover both the finanstaff of the Spike.”

Van Winkel noted while the Spike con- cial and social costs of dealing with pubs.

As for the future of the property, Clay said sistently draws more calls for service than other establishments in town, the numbers he doesn’t know what the owner plans to do are more a result of the size of the bar and the with it. He said the building doesn’t seem to demographic of its clientele than any inherent be ready for the wrecking ball, but the site is suitable for a housing development like the issues.

With the closure of the pub, Van Winkel one next to it.

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Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It’s been a couple of weeks since he made the announcement, and this week PoCo MLA Mike Farnworth will officially launch his bid for the NDP leadership with a local kick-off rally.

Dubbed as a “hometown” campaign kickoff, the leadership hopeful will be hosting a public event Saturday at the Gathering Place in Leigh Square from 11 a.m. to noon.

At the beginning of the month, the long-time MLA did the expected, announcing his intention to run for the leadership of the party.

His supporters, like PoCo Coun. Brad West, see the event as an opportunity for Farnworth to lay out his vision for the province and make the argument about why he would be the best person to lead the NDP. West said it’s also an

opportunity for Farnworth’s supporters in the community to give him a boost as he launches his campaign.

“Obviously, there is a tremendous amount of support in the region for Mike. There always has been,” West told the Tri-Cities NOW. He suggested public opinion polls show voters would like to see Farnworth as the party leader.

He’s hoping NDP party members will listen to the polls.

“We need to be getting new people who haven’t voted for the NDP to vote for the party to win an election,” West said.

“It’s pretty clear Mike Farnworth is the guy who can do that.”

West also noted since the PoCo MLA made his announcement, the number of people in the Tri-Cities signing up to be members of the party in order to vote

for Farnworth is in the hundreds.

When the deadline is done to sign up members, he figures the numbers in the TriCities alone will be in the thousands.

But Farnworth, who was at one point thought to be the only serious candidate in the race, now has some competition.

Vancouver Island MLA John Horgan announced last week his intention to also seek the party’s top job.

He held his own campaign kickoff last weekend, which included the support of 15 caucus members.

West suggested Farnworth would be rolling out his support within caucus both at the kickoff and throughout the months-long campaign.

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SHARE loses funds for English program GROUPS HELP NEWCOMERS TO CANADA IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It started as a volunteer program for new Canadians in the Tri-Cities to develop their English skills.

More than a decade later, the English practice groups program is one of the most popular and cost-effective services offered by the SHARE Family & Community Services Society.

But that is about to change, due to a lack of funding.

Last week, SHARE

announced it will be scaling down its English practice groups program for a three-month period starting on April 1. The charity found out the program was not approved for funding by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

SHARE CEO Martin Wyant said word the program would not be getting federal funding was both “surprising” and “disappointing.”

He said the program is one of the most cost-effect-

ive offerings — just one staff person is needed to support it — and is well regarded in the community by both volunteers and users.

The program is run out of 18 locations in the Tri-Cities and costs more than $50,000 to operate annually.

Wyant explained for years funding came from the province, but last year the feds took over responsibility for settlement services in B.C. SHARE reapplied to Citizenship and Immigration

Canada, but recently found out its application has been denied.

Wyant said the organization doesn’t know if it can appeal the decision or whom an appeal would go through, noting it received word of the denial by an unsigned email.

He said he’s not trying to call out Citizenship and Immigration Canada, suggesting the government agency has been working hard on handling numerous

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“That’s really what it comes down to, to see, are there others interested in supporting this work?” he told the Tri-Cities NOW, adding the organization will be looking at having a conversation with other foundations or businesses in the community.

In the meantime, SHARE has found a way to keep a scaled-back version of the program going for three months starting April 1, in order to buy time to find a new funding source.

Wyant cautioned even a smaller version of the pro-

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According to SHARE, since 2005, a total of 5,809 people have participated in the program, while hundreds of volunteers have provided 11,644 hours of support. The charity’s own evaluation survey also indicated 91 per cent of volunteers reported being “very satisfied” with their work in the program, while 85 per cent of participants indicated they understand English better.

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Standoff leads to evacuation of motel Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com With the sound of a flash bang, a three-hour standoff between police and a man at a Coquitlam motel was over. At 1:30 a.m. Friday, an RCMP emergency response team made its way into a unit at the Sleepy Lodge Motel on Clarke Road, arresting an unidentified man.

The incident began at 10:30 p.m.

Thursday after Coquitlam Mounties got a call about a distraught man in a room at the hotel.

RCMP Insp. Konrad Golbeck said for the safety of police, the public and the suspect, emergency response team negotiators were called in to deal with the situation.

“We believe there was something that may have happened earlier on today in his life that caused him to become distraught,” Golbeck said Friday.

RCMP said the man, who is known to police, was alone in the room, but allegedly had a knife with him.

While Golbeck said there was no danger to anyone in the hotel, the building was evacuated until the standoff was over. The man was taken to hospital suffering from minor injuries, and investigators are considering charges.

Golbeck suggested the ending to the standoff was a success, given no officers or members of the public were hurt.

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An RCMP emergency response team was called in to deal with a standoff at the Sleepy Lodge Motel in Coquitlam last Friday.

Ridge was staying at the motel for the night, explaining he needed a getaway from his kids. He said police knocked on his door before 11 p.m., telling him he had to get out.

Matt said he was probably a couple of doors down from the unit, but he didn’t hear or see anything prior to the officers’ arrival.

“They wanted everyone out as quick as possible,” he said.

He said he was hoping the threehour inconvenience would lead to a free night at the motel.

Don’t fall for this well-used scam It’s a familiar scam, but at least one Tri-Cities resident fell for it.

Coquitlam Mounties say they continue to receive Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) phone scam reports, including one involving a victim handing over money.

According to police, in recent scams, the victims would receive a phone call from a person claiming to work for the government agency,

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telling them taxes are owed. Then, victims were told to buy Power Pay Visas or other retail gift cards, and to call back with the codes from the backs of the prepaid cards.

If the victims hesitated, the scammers threatened them with jail time or deportation for unpaid taxes.

Police note in many cases, the scammers would also use coercive language or profanities.

“If someone calls you claiming to be from the CRA, hang up and call the CRA back directly to verify the validity of the claim,” RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said.

“We would like to remind the public that the CRA do not ask for gift cards in lieu of payment and never threaten to arrest or deport anyone over the phone.”

He added the victim in this case did the right thing by reporting the scam to police, even though the likelihood of recovering the loss is small.

Chung said reporting the incident helps to prevent further victimization by ensuring no personal information was given to the scammers and to get the word out to prevent others from becoming victims.

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Beware the consequences of choice

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he rush to loosen the leash and provide more freedom and options in purchasing and consuming alcohol is being compared to bringing B.C. out of the dark ages for those who enjoy their brew.

No longer will those who like to imbibe be limited to buying from specialty stores, or be unable to feel the enlightened discount bliss of Happy Hour at the local pub.

The B.C. government is following the demands of the consumers and industry, who want less regulations and to be able to stop at the neighbourhood grocery store and add a sack of beer to the list of milk, cheese and apples.

Adding to that appeal, from the government’s side, is that easier access could lead to more consumption, and thus, more revenue through taxes.

But as we’ve learned through other sin-tax decisions, freer availability also increases the chances of negative consequences.

Tex Enemark, one-time general manager of the Liquor Distribution Branch, believes that the changes coming to B.C.’s liquor laws will result in more alcohol-related accidents and deaths from impaired drivers.

Enemark said moves to allow liquor sales in grocery stores and permitting pubs to hold Happy Hours need to be coupled with investments in education and enforcement.

While those in support of easier access and cheaper hiballs cite European experiences and rules as a rationale, one only has to look back to two recent Stanley Cup losses to see how an unruly few can create chaos.

A similar result is evident with legalized gambling, where the ‘fun entertainment option’ and ‘windfall tax dollars’ are countered by sad tales of gambling addiction and other social consequences.

Here’s hoping the government includes some necessary guides to prevent some of these horrible side effects.

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Sadly, it is schools with adequate, qualified, competent teacher-librarian staffing that can make a huge difference.

I say ‘sadly’ because with funding stresses, it has not been possible to provide this. Some schools do not have adequate teacher-librarian time.

As I worked through the early 2000’s, cuts were made yearly. Unfortunately, in our small school, the very competent teacher-librarian was unable to provide daily time for team-teaching, classroom support, nor educational, motivational book exchanges, since he was not in the school daily.

Now as a full-time classroom teacher in a larger (Burnaby) school, I truly appreciate the enriched teaching opportunities with a full-time teacher-librarian. She and I are able to plan and team-teach research skills, utilizing all of the resources (hard copy and virtual) available in our school. In addition to this, her willingness to share technology skills in the areas of research and representation of knowledge, helps me to grow professionally. Our library collection is expertly maintained, updated and kept in circulation through her daily management.

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o is the B.C. economy driven by the natural resource sector or not?

You’ll be hearing conflicting answers to that question in the months and years ahead, as debate begins to swirl on whether to build various mega-projects, but the issue goes to the heart of where this province’s economy is headed.

Last week, two groups released what appeared to be contradictory reports on the importance of the energy industry to B.C.’s overall economic health. A closer look, however, shows there may be more common ground between the two views than first thought.

One group, called the Conversations for Responsible Economic Development (CRED), published a study that questions the premise that B.C. is a resourcebased province. Using a variety of government statistics, it makes the case that three-quarters of our economic activity is derived from the service industry.

On the other hand, CRED argues just 11 per cent of the province’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) comes from the energy sector. The organization, whose philosophy seems to tilt towards greenish, small business-oriented values, is trying to make the point that industries like mining, forestry and energy are dwarfed by real estate, retail and various service industries when it comes to having an impact on the economy.

Another organization, calling itself “British Columbians for Prosperity,” put out its own report that claims building those two pipelines from Alberta’s oil sands — the Northern Gateway and Kinder Morgan pipelines — would create almost 10,000 jobs and generate more than $11 billion in economic activity.

Two reports — two completely different takes on a key part of our economy.

So who’s correct? Well, both perhaps.

VIEW FROM THE LEDGE Keith Baldrey

The common link here is the construction industry.

Both CRED and the Prosperity group agree that the construction industry plays a vital role in building B.C.’s economy. What the CRED report does not do is link construction jobs to the huge economic spinoffs associated with various energy projects that are on the drawing board in this province.

For example, B.C. Hydro estimates a staggering 33,000 jobs would be created in the construction and development phase of the Site C dam project, as it makes its case for the mega-project to go ahead.

The B.C. government estimates that if five liquefied natural gas plants are built in the northwest (an ambitious and perhaps unrealistic plan) that 39,000 construction jobs would be created.

Throw in those pipeline job estimates, and we could be looking at a whopping 80,000 construction jobs — new jobs — being created over the next decade.

Now, let’s say those estimates are much too high. But even if half those jobs come to fruition, they will have a substantial impact on B.C.’s economy, not least because they will all be wellpaying jobs that create a lot of economic activity.

And we should hope at least some of those jobs do indeed materialize. If they don’t, a lot of young people are going to find themselves stuck in dead-end jobs

(like many in the service sector) that don’t pay much and make living in an expensive area like Metro Vancouver almost impossible.

British Columbia appears headed to a crossroads. Job creation has been stagnant in this province for several years now, despite the B.C. Liberal government’s lofty B.C. Jobs Plan.

While we may not presently be as reliant on the natural resource sector as is commonly perceived, it may be in our economic self-interest to ensure we are in the future.

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DP MLA Jenny Kwan is on an unpaid leave of absence as she tries to come to grips with a spending scandal that has wounded her credibility, and I suspect there are a few New Democrats who are secretly smiling about this.

Kwan, you’ll recall, was a prime instigator of the coup that forced Carole James out as NDP leader, and a number of party folks have never forgiven her for that. Now the veteran MLA has had to dip into her own pocket and pay back almost $35,000 to the Portland Hotel Society for spending incurred by her estranged husband and herself on several trips out of the country.

It will be interesting to see how Kwan fares in the legislature when she returns from her leave. She’s known for castigating the B.C. Liberal government at every turn when it comes to questionable spending or not doing enough to combat poverty.

But now, I suspect the government benches will respond with a fair amount of heckling the next time Kwan tries to dress them down.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC

OPINION SAY GOODBYE TO SUBURBAN SPRAWL

Go to a council meeting anywhere in the outer ring of Metro Vancouver these days, and you’ll hear some of the same words over and over again. Density. On-street parking. Multi-family housing.

Transit. Bike lanes.

You’re hearing these words spoken in anger and in admiration.

Metro Vancouver is currently undergoing one of the biggest transformations since its post-war suburban sprawl. The suburban is becoming urban.

Dig through your history books and you can find plenty of examples of this happening, from London to Paris to Mumbai to Rio de Janeiro.

The form we’re most familiar with is that of the middle and upper middle class fleeing busy, noisy, crowded cities and getting a bit of green space around them.

This shift comes a generation after the one in which peasants rushed into cities, desperate to get away from boring rural poverty, escaping all that green space.

The thing about all those migrations is that they were (for

the most part) chosen. People moved en masse to cities between 1800 and the 1940s because that’s where the jobs were. Then they got richer and bought cars and moved out again.

Now we’re getting a new kind of migration. The urban world is migrating to the suburbs.

Not the people — it’s the urban environment itself that’s on the move.

From Richmond to Abbotsford, the Tri-Cities to Vancouver itself, every community is grappling with increasing density.

We’re simply running short of land, so everybody’s having to squeeze in a little closer.

It isn’t always going over well.

When people choose urban over suburban or vice versa, they know they’re making trade-offs: long commute versus traffic noise; green space versus night life; sitting next to the smelly guy on the bus versus paying thousands for gas every year.

Increasingly, you don’t get to choose. You want to live in the suburbs? That doesn’t mean a half-acre lot anymore, it means a townhouse or a condo, or a minimansion on a lot the size of a postage stamp.

You’ll still have congestion on the roads, lots of construction

noise, and skyscrapers on the horizon, figuratively if not yet literally.

But do you get the transit, the major league sports franchises on your doorstep, the rich variety of street life?

Nope.

The suburbs are becoming cities. And people aren’t ready for that.

They checked one box, and they got, at best, a mixed bag of both lifestyles mushed together.

Just look at Metro Vancouver’s population projections. By 2040, the population of the TriCities, including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra, is projected to reach 364,400 folks. That’s an increase of 145,000 people — or another city the size of Coquitlam — into the same geographic territory.

Much of that projected boom is already on its way, as evident in the developments that are sprouting along and near the Evergreen Line. Rapid transit, unsurprisingly, spurs rapid growth. And this change is evident in other communities in Metro Vancouver.

Surrey is expected to be just 3,000 people fewer than that of Vancouver, an increase of 336,000 people. The Langleys will double in population to 249,000, putting

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them just under the current size of Burnaby and New West — and with those people living in a smaller urban area. Burnaby will also almost double in size.

Outside of our Evergreen Line, much of that growth will occur without a plan for transit. At all.

We have no other funded proposals for more SkyTrain lines or light rail.

The province is still only approving new schools when old ones are bursting at the seams.

Our civic politicians are on a learning curve as steep as the Matterhorn.

Most people in the Lower Mainland do not have a clear mental picture of the changes that are going to hit us all like a freight train, and a lot of them don’t like what they see coming.

Many people aren’t going to change their minds about what they like, but our politicians and planners need to reach out more to explain what happens next.

We need honest guidebooks to the future of our cities — and they will be cities. The suburbs are a dying breed.

Matthew Claxton is a reporter for the Tri-Cities NOW’s sister paper in Langley.

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Coquitlam MP James Moore’s office Tuesday.

Those changes, which have been referred to by critics as the “Unfair” Elections Act, will undermine policies around voter ID and the power of Elections Canada, according to protest organizers.

“It’s our future,” said Dyrkton, an Anmore resident.

“People with disabilities, people who are younger and seniors are being targeted by this.”

Wearing a placard that read, “The cabinet — a room LISA KING/NOW lined by mirrors,” Jamieson Jacquoline Martin was one of about 40 protesters acknowledged that while he’s who gathered outside MP James Moore’s Port Moody new to politics, he felt compelled to show up Tuesday office Tuesday to protest proposed changes to the Fair based on the proposed chan- Elections Act. For more photos, scan with Layar. spokesperson for Leadnow. pen simultaneously. ges.

“The Canadian government Locally, the protest was “We’re the ones who are going to be affected by this,” spearheaded by a series should be trying to help these of groups, young people get out to edusaid Jamieson, including the cate themselves because they a Grade 9 stuC a n a d i a n are tomorrow’s leaders.” dent at Dr. Federation Charles Best Port Coquitlam resident of Students, Nancy Furness suggested S e c o n d a r y.

We’re the ones Leadnow and policies like the Fair Elections “This is our who are going the Council of Act shift the nation’s power future. [Prime to be affected Canadians.

M i n s t e r into fewer, more wealthy “ S o m e hands.

S t e p h e n by this. young people Harper] is “To me it’s a huge shift in –Raynen Jamieson feellikethey’re the direction that Canada is making it c o m p l e t e l y going in terms of being an harder for studisillusioned and others don’t open democracy,” she said. dents and seniors to vote.”

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Event Saturday recalls incident at B.C. Pen

A special event to honour the woman killed in a botched hostage taking at the old B.C. Penitentiary will take place Saturday (March 29) at Terry Fox Theatre in Port Coquitlam.

Tickets are still available for “Brave,” which honours the life of Mary Steinhauser, an advo-

cate for prison reform and social justice who died at the prison in 1975 while working as a parole officer.

Steinhauser’s sister Margaret Franz, who lives in the Tri-Cities and is organizing the event, has lined up aboriginal dancers and

spoken word performers for the evening, which starts at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Historical artifacts from Riverview, where Steinhauser also worked, as well as the B.C. Pen, will be displayed.

Proceeds will go toward the Mary

Burquitlam highrise worries neighbours

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jkurucz@thenownews.com Patrick Quail will head to Coquitlam City Hall next week armed with a 180-name petition and a busload of more than 50 people in opposition to a proposed highrise they say will suffocate their Burquitlam neighbourhood.

Quail and others from a pair of Farrow Street developments will be at the public hearing on Monday, March 31 to oppose a 26storey tower planned by Beedie Living for 520 Como Lake Ave. According to Quail and others in the area, the proposed tower would be too high and too close to their properties.

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Land Use Committee WHEN Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 7pm WHERE Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. The Land Use Committee is holding a public meeting to consider the following

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Burquitlam resident Patrick Quail’s balcony overlooks the site of a proposed highrise at 520 Como Lake Ave., which he fears will obstruct his view.

Application Type: City of Port Moody Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2014, No. 2955 Applicant: City of Port Moody Purpose: To adopt a new Official Community Plan for the City of Port Moody

Agreement reached on Burke school sites John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com A massive land deal on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain has ended with a precedentsetting agreement to protect future school sites, while potentially saving millions of dollars for School District 43.

Wesbild announced Monday the purchase of 370 acres of Crown land on Burke Mountain, and the sale includes a provision to sell a portion of those lands back to the school district at today’s rates in order to build two schools in the future.

Those future sale prices will be frozen at 2014 market values for the next decade. The developer has also agreed to provide services — sanitary and sewer — to the school district at no cost.

According to Wesbild spokesperson Jen Derbyshire, Monday’s deal was a first in the company’s 33-year history.

“I think it’s the first time we’ve done it — I’m not sure if it’s been done elsewhere in the province,” she said. “It was one of those things that was a no-brainer for us. We were happy to do it.”

The two sites, which are allocated for a future elementary and middle school, encompass roughly 15 acres within the Partington Creek Neighbourhood Plan.

“As a city, we really pushed hard on this issue, so this is definitely a win win,” said Mayor Richard Stewart.

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In early February, officials from the City of Coquitlam, the school district and the provincial NDP were up in arms over the issue. It was believed at the time the school district would have to buy back those lands at much higher rates in the future.

Monday’s deal allayed at least some of those fears.

“When the province first announced that they were looking to sell this land, there was quite a bit of community concern and feedback around the schools,” Derbyshire said.

“So this was a response to our desire to have schools and the community’s desire for there to be schools.”

Coquitlam-BurkeMountain MLA Doug Horne issued a statement Monday congratulating those involved in the purchase.

“Wesbild has a three-decade history in Coquitlam and the company understands the community and has contributed a great deal to make it a great place to live,” he said.

“This agreement will lead to economic development and allow Coquitlam to grow.”

This week’s deal, however, only represents part of the school district puzzle on the rapidly developing mountain.

It’s believed at least three more school sites will be needed for the new community, and the school district will have to buy those lands from private land owners who already own property in the area.

“Residents up there are

There is an opportunity to make a statement or present a written submission on this item to the Committee. You can attend this meeting in person, or send a submission in writing. If you plan on sending your feedback ahead of time, fax it to 604.469.4550 or email clerks@portmoody.ca by 12 noon on Tuesday, April 1, 2014.

Find out more about this application at the Development Services Department, City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. anytime between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. You can also reach us by phone at 604.469.4540.

just crying for schools,” said Coun. Craig Hodge, one of two Coquitlam councillors who live on Burke Mountain.

“This isn’t the first school that’s needed or that’s going to be built, but this protects the long-term future of school acquisitions up there.”

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City of Coquitlam

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the City of Coquitlam will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on:

Date: Monday, March 31, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

Item 1 Text Amendment to the M-8 Retail and Light Industrial Zone - Addresses: 1751 and 1881 United Boulevard

Item 4 Text Amendment to Remove Reference to Marihuana Medical Access Regulations

The intent of Bylaw 4475, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 in relation to the M-8 Retail and Light Industrial Zone to permit uses to accommodate a KIA West head office and dealership at 1751 and 1881 United Boulevard.

The intent of Bylaw 4464, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 so that references to Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (MMAR), which have been repealed and replaced by the new Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR), are removed from the Zoning Bylaw.

The intent of Bylaw No. 4465, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 and adopt the new proposed Maillardville Neighbourhood Plan and related Development Permit Area Design Guidelines, as well as to make related amendments to the Southwest Coquitlam Area and Lougheed Neighbourhood Plans relative to the areas outlined in black on the map marked “Maillardville Neighbourhood Plan Boundary.”

If adopted, the proposed Maillardville Neighbourhood Plan and Development Permit Area Guidelines will guide growth and reinvestment in the Maillardville Neighbourhood over the next 20-25 years.

Item 2 Text Amendment to Increase Parking Requirements for Child Care Facilities

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Item 3 Text Amendment to Exempt Screening for Antennas and Mechanical Equipment from Building and Structure Height Limits The intent of Bylaw 4470, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to exempt screening for antennas and mechanical equipment from building and structure height limits.

If approved, the proposed Zoning Bylaw text amendment will include screening for mechanical equipment and antennas as a height exemption under the building height exemptions section of the Zoning Bylaw [Section 515].

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Specifically, the proposed Zoning Bylaw text amendment, if approved, will increase the required off-street parking requirements to one (1) space per staff member, plus one (1) space for every ten (10) children with a minimum of one (1) space for children in care.

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The intent of Bylaw 4468, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to increase the off-street parking requirements for child care uses to accommodate the long-term (staff) and shortterm (drop-off and pick-up) parking needs on-site for these uses.

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1. An office use; 2. Retail sale, leasing and rental of automobiles; 3. Servicing and repair of automobiles; and 4. Unenclosed storage.

Item 5 Maillardville Neighbourhood Plan (MNP)

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If approved, the proposed Zoning Bylaw text amendment will permit, only at 1751 and 1881 United Boulevard, the following uses in the M-8 Retail and Light Location for 1751 & 1881 United Blvd.

Industrial zone:

Specifically, if the proposed Zoning Bylaw text amendment is approved, the definition of “MARIJUANA DISPENSARY” will be amended, and references to the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations will be removed in Section 1903(3) and replaced with a more general reference so that as the Federal Government’s program changes, ongoing amendments to the Zoning Bylaw will not be necessary.

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Date: Monday, March 31, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC The March 31, 2014 Public Hearing on the proposed Maillardville Neighbourhood Plan and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4465, 2014 also provides an opportunity for public comment on the proposed Maillardville Streetscape Guidelines.

These Guidelines, which do not form part of the OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4465, 2014, will become an important implementation tool of the Maillardville Neighbourhood Plan, through directing the creation of pedestrian-friendly, heritage-inspired streetscapes that reflect Maillardville’s history and enhance its unique character. These Guidelines (available on the following web link: coquitlam.ca/maillardville) are eligible for comment at the Public Hearing in order to receive public feedback on them before they are refined and brought back to Council for adoption at a later date, separate from the Maillardville Neighbourhood Plan Bylaw.

Item 6 Address: 520 Como Lake Avenue The intent of Bylaw 4469, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property at 520 Como Lake Avenue from CS-1 Service Commercial to RM-6 Multi-Storey High Density Apartment Residential.

If approved, the application will facilitate the proposed development of a 26-storey apartment building and a threestorey townhouse building comprising seven (7) non-market supportive units.

How do I provide input?

Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing.

The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010.

Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity.

Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways:

Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC Fax: City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015 To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing.

Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at coquitlam.ca. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-9273010.

Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4469, 2014

How do I find out more information?

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from Wednesday, March 19, 2014 to Monday, March 31, 2014 in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

You may also obtain further information with regard to the bylaws mentioned above on the City’s website at coquitlam.ca/publichearing and by phone at 604-927-3430.

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Kerri Lore Deputy City Clerk

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Give Ballfit a try at Dogwood Pavilion Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion, a fitness facility for adults 50 and older, offers a number of specialty exercise classes.

Ballfit is one of those classes and it is designed to improve balance, strength and flexibility.

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The Leigh Square Community Arts Village is announcing its annual call for artists and/or emerging curators to submit exhibition proposals for 2015/2016.

The Port Coquitlam-based arts hub hosts exhibitions of emerging, mid-career and established artists, as well as both regional and international work.

The Leigh Square Community Arts Village encourages and facilitates community development through arts, culture and heritage within Port Coquitlam and serves as a cultural meeting place within the city.

A press release notes that the City of Port Coquitlam and the Leigh Square Community Arts Village is proud to support local artists in the community, emerging artists from the region and international artists in exhibiting their work in the community gallery and display space, which is approximately 2,000 square feet in size.

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Yeu-Ching Cheng started the swim-a-thon tradition at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre in 2012.

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PoCo residents of all ages are invited to join or cheer on lap swimmers at a swim-a-thon to support disadvantaged youth.

Taking place at the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre on Saturday, April 5 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., the third-annual Youth Swim-a-Thon aims to raise funds to provide at-risk youth with life skills and employment training in the areas of aquatic lifesaving and children’s services.

Youth Services has partnered with Terry Fox and Riverside secondaries, as well as Suwa’lkh Learning Centre, to provide each school the opportunity to have two youths submitted for the training. These youths will also take part in a financial literacy course being offered through Vancity.

Upon successful completion of the certified courses, graduates will have the opportunity to be considered for employment with the city. The hope is that by empowering youth with transferable lifesaving and life skills, they can become self-reliant and gain the confidence they need to gain employment and succeed in life.

The idea for the swim-a-thon started in 2012, when one of the city’s lifeguards, Yeu-Ching Cheng, swam for six hours straight and raised $1,000.

Two lanes will be dedicated to the swim-a-thon from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. There will be face painting, games and art activities, with refreshments provided by Starbucks and Hyde Creek Express Café. Donations to support aquatic lifesaving training for disadvantaged youth can be made during the event or in advance at any city facility. All proceeds will go towards course registration costs. The swim-a-thon is co-sponsored by Vancity, Sport Method Consulting and the Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam. For more details, visit www.pocoyouth.com.

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Don’t believe these myths about aging

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y earliest memories as a toddler and preschooler were of my family’s home on West 20th in Vancouver. We lived there before moving to Burnaby.

Across the street was expansive Douglas Park with its towering trees, playing fields, playground … and my nursery school.

My first traumatic memory was of falling head first from the monkey bars and losing my two front teeth. In those days, monkey bars were stainless steel towers built over cement foundations. I waited years to grow up and grow new front teeth.

Not knowing my painful past association with Douglas Park, the community centre has asked me back to speak at its Young at Heart program’s Wellness Show on Saturday, April 5. I’ll present “Achieving Your Positive Potential in Life: Finding Meaning & Fulfillment in Every Stage of Your Life.”

Now at the mid-point of life, I note our mixed messages about growth and aging and the changing connotations of “growing older.” Growing older is a good thing if you’re a child — getting taller and stronger, learning more and maturing.

Growing older is not quite as desirable to most past 40.

They associate it with a loss of youth, vigour, opportunity and growth.

Every week, an older patient will tell me, “Don’t ever grow old.” I used to think this “advice” was an unintentioned curse. Isn’t it better than the alternative?

At the time, I thought the only alternative was to die young.

But I know that they were referring to the conditions we associate with advancing years: the chronic pain of osteoarthritis, the progression of multiple chronic conditions such as diabetes, atherosclerosis and the decline in cardiac and kidney function.

Seniors are the frequent flyers in the health-care system because of their increasing needs, and for many, much of their days revolve around the scheduling of tests and appointments and the taking of multiple medications.

With the passage of time, we witness the loss of old friends and loved ones, and reminisce about the days of youth and promise.

Yet growing older is not necessarily a downhill decline. Many of my patients age well and are even happier with each passing year.

They recognize the realities of their physical health, appreciate growth in their relationships and remain engaged and empowered in every aspect of their daily

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Myth 1: You are your age.

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Your chronological age is based on the date of your birth. Different organs age at different rates depending on use, abuse and genetics. I have to remind some patients that although their knees may be worn down, their other joints are working like new. It’s also nice to point out to many that their kidneys and livers are functioning as if they were 20 years younger.

The cells of your body are constantly being renewed.

The cells of your skin are continually being replaced.

None of your red blood cells is over 120 days old.

It wouldn’t be a lie to say you were younger than your chronological age … or that parts of you are newborn.

Myth 2: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Although dementia is more likely as we age, it is not inevitable for most of us. There tends to be a decline in short-term memory with age (the last things learned are the easiest to forget).

Although we may have a gradual decline in the number of neurons in the brain in adulthood, it is the connections between neurons that influence cognitive function.

In the process of neuroplasticity, with new experiences and new learning, each of us is capable of developing increasingly complex connections between neurons.

At any age, you could learn a new language, dance or musical instrument.

Myth 3: Becoming physically weak and inactive is inevitable.

Our bodies were meant to move … at every age. With disuse and inactivity, we lose strength, flexibility and balance. Daily physical activity, including walking, is a mainstay of continued fitness.

Studies have demonstrated that seniors can increase both strength and muscle mass with safe resistance exercises, such as supervised seniors’ weight training programs.

Myth 4: Old people repeat the same old stories.

If you are lucky enough to have older relatives, you will remember hearing the same stories multiple times.

We are creatures of habit and

our brains like to be efficient in following the same neural pathways ad infinitum.

But new research in neuroplasticity shows that the human brain can change itself. We can create new con-

nections between neurons, and this translates into new more positive habits and new ways of seeing others, our world and ourselves.

If you’re a child, never stop growing up. If you’re an adult, never grow old.

Instead, grow stronger, grow wiser, grow new interests and points of view, and grow in your relationships. Remain an active participant in the story of your life.

The Tapestry Foundation for Health Care is a non-profit organization that raises funds for Providence Health Care facilities, including St. Paul’s, Mount Saint Joseph, Holy Family and St. Michael’s hospitals. Tapestry, whose vision is to enhance the living and aging experience for patients and seniors, is hosting a public forum, Dialogue on Aging.

I will be part of a panel

moderated by writer Peter McKnight at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. With our topic Stories of Aging, we will share unique perspectives on aging. For more information, check Tapestry’s website at www.tapestryfoundation.ca.

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Motown Meltdown returns for 11th year MUSICIANS DONATE TIME FOR SHOW THAT BENEFITS PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS

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The Sojourners, a Vancouver-based gospel group, will play at the Motown Meltdown on Saturday, April 5.

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Dozens of musicians from across Metro Vancouver will be donating their talents to Motown Meltdown, a fundraiser for HIV/AIDS that’s slated for April 5 in Coquitlam.

The event is now in its 11th year, and proceeds from each show are donated to directservice AIDS agencies based in Metro Vancouver.

Show co-organizer Kendra Sprinkling’s tie to HIV/AIDS dates back to the 1970s, when she lived in San Francisco for eight years.

“The gay crowd really mobilized there first to try to get the government to take action,” Sprinkling said.

“HIV and AIDS hit pretty hard there. When I moved

established the Shooting Stars Foundation in the mid 1980s to raise money for people living with HIV/AIDS. That hope for change, combined with her long-standing career in music, led to a natural progression to stage musical fundraisers for AIDS research.

From there, Motown Meltdown was born.

“I think people have a lot more awareness of the issues around AIDS,” she said.

“It’s gone from people getting a diagnosis and being afraid they were going to die, to it being a manageable, although difficult, disease.

Things have come a long way.”

Sprinkling has been involved in the music business for four decades, and that level of experience puts

her in the advantageous position of being able to garner free talent — more than 20 artists have signed up on a volunteer basis for the April 5 event.

Well-known names include Prism guitarist Al Harlow, Real Housewives of Vancouver star Mary Zilba, and Coquitlam natives Matt

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“We’ll be bringing up the artists one after the other,” Sprinkling said. “There is no silent auction, no prolonged

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a small stamp auction

at 7 p.m. in the McGee Room at the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Viewing starts at 7, the auction kicks off 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 “Anger — understanding your anger and learning how to manage it more effectively.” 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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27 Port Coquitlam Heritage & Cultural Society holds a presenta-

tion about all things worms at 7 p.m. at 2100–2253 Leigh Sq. in PoCo. Local gardener Dan Owens will offer composting tips and how to best use worms around the yard. Info: info@pocoheritage.org.

Coquitlam’s City Centre Library holds a Mario Kart Wii tournament from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in rooms 136 and 137 at 1169 Pinetree Way. Players will compete in two age categories: 10 to 13, and 14 and up. Register by e-mailing Chris at cmiller@library.coquitlam. bc.ca with your name (first and last), age and phone number.

Terry Fox Library hosts Port Coquitlam author Janet Love Morrison for a discussion about her new book, Radar the Rescue Dog, from 2 to 3 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. The story focuses on the true story of a rescue dog who saves skiers in the Whistler backcountry. All ages welcome. Info: 604-927-7999.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28

RCCG Trinity Chapel hosts a Let’s Go Play event for kids from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the City Centre Aquatic Complex, 1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. The cost is $2, snacks provided. Info: Tamara at 604-474-3131 or e-mail rccgtrinitychapeloffice@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, plays host to a

free training session for the Active Choices Program from 10:30

a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1169 Pinetree Way. This University of Victoria program is aimed at facilitating and coaching skills, while helping others create a daily space for physical activity. Info: 604-5221492 or angela.activechoices@shaw.ca.

Society for a GE Free B.C. hosts a free movie night at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1415 Noons Creek Dr. in Coquitlam. The featured film will be GMO OMG, followed by a live Skype question and answer session with retired genetic scientist Dr. Thierry Vrain. Info: http://gefreebc.wordpress.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 31 Terry Fox Library hosts a visual tour of Slovenia and Croatia

courtesy of photographer Vladimir Jan, from 7 to 8 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Take in the lush, green scenery of Slovenia, and the rolling coastlines of Croatia. The program is free, and registration is appreciated. Info: 604-927-7999.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1 Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group

holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. Guest speaker John Christopherson from the BC Cancer Agency who will talk about how to deal with prostate cancer. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge, although donations are accepted. Info: Norm at 604 936-8703 or Ken at 604 936-2998.

Wild West Cancan Dancers hold an open house for new members at 7:30 p.m. at a location to be determined. The group is looking for energetic and sassy ladies who can cancan dance for charity on a volunteer basis. Info: 604-469-484 or log on to www.wildwestcancan.ca.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 Hyde Creek Watershed Society holds its monthly general

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Kiddies Korner Preschool hosts a workshop by Jannice Bannister called “Parenting with Humour” from 7 to 8 p.m. at 2211 Prairie Ave. in PoCo. The workshop is intended to give you tools for becoming a laughing parent rather than a stressed out one.

Admission is $5 at the door. Info: 604-941-4919.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4

Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity Society hosts its third annual gala night at 6:30 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Catered dinner, bar service, silent auction, live entertainment and more. Tickets cost $44.80 and can be purchased online or by calling 604-617-5216.

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The Express head into the start of the league’s three-team, round-robin as the proverbial underdogs, but also as giant slayers after upsetting the regular season champion Langley Rivermen in six games (see www. thenownews.com for results).

All in all, being considered “least favoured” beats golfing.

The two teams battling the Express for a seat in the BCHL Fred Page Cup championship are the Victoria Grizzlies and Vernon Vipers, both of whom finished higher.

“There’s no question these are two very good teams,” remarked Coquitlam head coach Barry Wolff of the other clubs still standing. “It’s going to take our best to beat them, so we’ll have to focus on a full 60minute performance each game and let it go from there.”

Victoria topped the Island division with the second-best record in the league (37-153-3), while the Vipers have done their own underdog run as No. 3 in the Interior at the start of the playoffs.

In head-to-head action, Coquitlam split its series with Vernon, losing 3-1 in January and taking a 4-2 win in December at the Poirier rink. Against the Grizzlies, the Island team prevailed by 3-1 and 4-3 scores.

Twice beating the odds hasn’t gone to the team’s head, noted Wolff.

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[Friday’s win] but today they were right at the rink, serious and not cocky, just ‘Let’s get down to work.’ That’s a great sign.”

The key is being able to pick up a win away from the palace on Poirier — and the club’s record on the road was an encouraging 3-3 in Prince George and Langley.

“It doesn’t matter what building you play in, you’ve got to win,” said winger Jace Hennig. “Its come down to that, we’re going

to be the lowest seeded team there so we have to win on the road.”

While Coquitlam has the best goalsagainst-average in the playoffs (2.58) among the three teams, it is averaging the least goals-for (2.92, almost half-a-goal less than Victoria).

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PAKENHAM CUP GUNNERS RELOAD FOR CUP

The Port Moody Gunners hope last year’s disappointment will serve as this year’s motivation.

The squad takes to the Port Moody Town Centre turf Saturday against Langley, eager to show that falling in last year’s Pakenham Cup final was a lesson well absorbed.

The Fraser Valley premier soccer team has home turf advantage and an opponent they vanquished in the Soccer City Cup semifinal just the week prior.

Port Moody is still chasing its first cup win and has raised the bar each year in that pursuit.

“The top teams are so close that the past week’s results doesn’t mean much,” said Gunners coach Larry Moro, referring to last week’s 2-0 win over Langley. “Especially having just played them, the boys already know each other well and what they can do, and vice versa.”

They got past Abbotsford 2-1 in the Pakenham semi two weeks ago, getting second-half tallies from Vaughn Andrews (70-minute mark) and Isaac Mendoza (83), with the latter coming off a nifty three-way passing play that included Andrew Celenza and Ryan Gordon.

The Pakenham Cup is considered among soccer circles as the granddaddy of prizes in Canadian amateur soccer.

The trophy was first up for grabs locally when Mission’s Fred Pakenham donated the silver chalice as a challenge cup in 1909. Legend has it that the Pakenham family got the piece nearly a century earlier from King George III. Ancient history aside, Port Moody would be able to add its name to an impressive list of amateur clubs that have carted off the elusive hardware — with the last Tri-Cities champion being the PoCo City Dominion in 2000.

“It’s consistently the longest played-for cup in the province, so to win it is something,” said Moro. “Along with the league and provincials, it is something we put as one of our goal at the beginning of the season.”

It’s going to be a busy Saturday of cup soccer at Moody Town Centre. The u-21 Gunners play Langley at 9:45 a.m. for the U-21 Cup, followed by the Presidents Cup at noon between Westcoast and Langley; the Masters Cup, at 1:45 p.m., with Delta playing Coastal FC. The Pakenham Cup final begins at 4 p.m. at the Newport Drive soccer pitch.

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