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COQUITLAM AIMS TO REVITALIZE HISTORIC AREA

Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com On Monday, Coquitlam city council gave the green light to a vision for Maillardville that will take the unique community decades into this century. Following a public hearing with just a handful of speakers, council unanimously approved the Maillardville Neighbourhood Plan. Considered a vision document, the plan accommodates 6,000 new residents in the neighbourhood over the next 20 to 25 years, while continu-

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ing to promote reinvestment and revitalization along with preserving Maillardville’s unique heritage character, according to a staff report. The plan includes new “housing choices,” areas that support “gentle” densification, and two distinct heritage character areas in Laval Square and Allard-LeBleu. It creates a new medium-density area that supports “Main Street” revitalization and new park amenities to support growth, including one by Booth Farm. The plan also includes a high-density, mixed CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

We’re finally there. We finally have a document passed. –Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart

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Well, lookie here. 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. Now it’s your turn to let Premier Christy Clark know what you think. Contact her today to say that dismantling an already-working recycling program to replace it with something that few people think will be as good, is a bad idea.

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Tower gets green light Jeremy DEUTSCH

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A blowtorch is suspected of causing this apartment fire.

Blaze put out

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com It could have been a lot worse for people living in an apartment building on Como Lake Avenue near Clarke Road, following a fire Tuesday afternoon. Crews were called after flames broke out on the balcony of a first-floor unit. Coquitlam fire officials believe the small blaze began after the flame of a blowtorch being used on outside deck renovations got out of control. The flames moved to the second floor, but were quickly extinguished. No one was hurt and nobody was expected to be displaced by the fire. Fire chief Wade Pierlot noted the department treats fires in buildings that age very aggressively. The complex was built in the early 1980s.

issues need to be addressed before the jdeutsch@thenownews.com development gets final approval, includIf a proposed tower by Beedie Living is ing access, egress and parking. Mayor Richard Stewart called the ever going to get built in Burquitlam, the development had better address access development a “win-win” for the taxpayer, pointing out the partnership between to the site. That was the message in the wee the YWCA and the developer for affordable housing. But he hours of Tuesday morning also wanted city staff to by Coquitlam city council, take note of some of the which passed the second issues expressed during and third readings of a We’re trying the public hearing. zoning amendment folCoun. Terry O’Neill lowing a marathon public to cram high suggested the way to hearing on the issue. buildings in a make housing affordable At issue is a proposed space that can’t in the region is to add 26-storey tower planned for 520 Como Lake Ave. accommodate it. to the supply of housing stock, which is what the The plan is to build a 180–Coun. Lou Sekora development is doing. He unit apartment building, said he isn’t supporting plus seven non-market townhouses for the YWCA, which oper- the development because of the money ates the Como Lake Gardens apartments the city is expecting to take in, but on the same block. The development because it is good land use. “It’s a good project,” he said. would also see the developer pay $1.5 However, Couns. Bonita Zarrillo and million in development cost charges and $2.74 million in density bonus money, Lou Sekora both voted against the zonwhile Beedie is voluntarily providing ing amendment. Sekora argued the $271,000 to what’s called a Community development shouldn’t move forward Amenity Contribution to help fund a rec- until a community plan for the neighbourhood is in place. reational facility in the neighbourhood. “We’re trying to cram high buildings Several councillors said they support the concept, but suggested several in a space that can’t accommodate it,”

he said. Sekora also took issue with the proposed affordable housing aspect of the development, calling the seven units for the YWCA a “crumb,” and suggesting he would support more units at the current Como Lake Gardens site. Roughly two dozen people spoke at the public hearing, some in favour of the project, especially the social housing component, while others were opposed. A big part of the opposition came from residents living at a pair of nearby high-rises on Farrow Street. Some of the issues noted by residents included loss of privacy caused but the height of the building, loss of view and increased traffic and parking. There were also concerns about the proximity between the proposed development and the two high-rises. The plan calls for 25 metres of separation between the apartments. Lisa Manhas, a member of the Farrow Street Committee, questioned whether the development fits the neighbourhood, suggesting the Burquitlam Neighbourhood Plan should be updated before construction begins. To read the full-length version of this story, visit us online at www.thenownews.com.

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Maillardville plan years in the making

stakeholders, noting his property was just outside the plan’s boundaries. He blasted the city for not consulting with residents outside use neighbourhood centre with a pedestrian of the boundaries, calling it “outrageous” and friendly main street along Brunette Avenue. questioned how the boundaries were deterMaillardville is considered Coquitlam’s old- mined. est and most historic neighbourhood, being A city staff member apologized to Allard, established in 1909 by Frenchnoting the city has since Canadian settlers. changed the practice and now For the most part, there was sends notices to external stakesupport for the plan at the pubholders. lic hearing portion of the meetStaff also explained the You will know ing. rationale between boundaries you have Jill Cook, the executive dirin some cases was a natural arrived [in ector of the Coquitlam Heritage break between industrial and Society, said she’s pleased to see residential areas. Maillardville]. heritage recognized in the plan, It was noted the entire cor–Jill Cook, especially the unique character ridor will be part of the “Fraser Executive Director, of the neighbourhood. Gateway Study.” Coquitlam Heritage “You will know you have Mayor Richard Stewart said arrived,” she said of people he expects the community to Society entering Maillardville. get behind the neighbourhood Johanne Dumas, execuplan, noting it was developed tive director of the Société francophone de through years of consultation. Maillardville, asked council to push develop“We’re finally there. We finally have a docuers to add more Maillardville branding to new ment passed,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW, developments around the neighbourhood. adding there’s been talk about revitalizing But not everyone was happy with the plan. Maillardville all of his adult life. Longtime resident Jim Allard questioned “I’m so proud Maillardville is finally being what consultation was held with external treated as it should have been.”

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Man jailed two years for crime spree INCIDENT, WHICH BEGAN IN COQUITLAM, ENDED WITH ARREST IN CRANBROOK

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com A convicted Coquitlam car jacker won’t spend time in federal prison for a crime spree across the province. On Tuesday, a Port Coquitlam judge sentenced Nicholas John Bullock, 27, to two years less a day for a crime spree that includes charges of robbery, theft of vehicle and dangerous use of a weapon, stemming from an incident that began at the Superstore in Coquitlam and ended in an arrest in Cranbrook. Bullock, who was noted to have a lengthy criminal record for robberies dating back to 2005, was also handed three years probation and a number of orders, including a five-year driving ban in B.C. and a lifetime weapons ban. With all the charges, judge Deirdre Pothecary decided on a sentence of six years and three months, but that was lowered for consideration of time served in protective custody at North Fraser Pre-Trial Centre while Bullock awaited sentencing, which totalled 27 months.

The sentence was also lowered by another two years for other circumstances, which are covered by a publication ban. The judge noted Bullock accepted responsibility for his actions, expressed remorse and a willingness to change his ways. “More than anything I want you to succeed,” the judge told Bullock as he stood in the prisoner’s box. “This is your chance.” The Crown was seeking a sentence of 11 years, while the defence was seeking a term of just one day. According to the agreed statement of facts heard at Bullock’s sentencing hearing in January, the incident began on Oct. 2, 2012 at 3 a.m. in the parking lot of the Coquitlam Superstore on Lougheed Highway. High on drugs for five days, Bullock and a 17-yearold accomplice car jacked two people using bear spray, stealing a white Chevrolet Malibu. The pair travelled outside of the Lower Mainland that

morning, all the way to Yahk, B.C., where they committed more crimes. Around nine o’clock that night, the pair, who had ditched the Malibu after running out of gas, flagged down a passing motorist for a ride near the Kootenay community. Bullock and his accomplice then car jacked the driver using pepper spray. The two made it to Cranbrook that night before being arrested by RCMP. The details of the arrest are covered by a publication ban. Bullock pled guilty to the charges back in May 2013 — which was noted to be a mitigating factor in the judge’s sentencing. However, the judge also called Bullock’s behaviour “inexcusable, dangerous and frightening,” pointing out he assaulted the victims with pepper spray even after getting the keys to their car. With his sentence, he’ll be able to serve his time in a provincial jail rather than a federal prison, which he requested at his sentencing.

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Vehicle theft rates drop dramatically BAIT CAR PROGRAM APPEARS TO BE WORKING AS THEFT RATES DECLINE

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com Rates of auto theft have been steadily in decline around the Lower Mainland for the last decade, and things are no different in the Tri-Cities. And for the most part, the trend continued in 2013. According to statistics released by ICBC, the number of theft-of-vehicle incidents in Coquitlam has dropped by 88 per cent going back to 2003. There were 140 cars stolen in the city in 2013, compared to 1,100 in 2003. Compared to 2012, there were 13 per cent fewer reported stolen vehicles last year, with the numbers dropping to 140 in 2013 from 160. The number of thefts peaked a decade ago and has steadily declined since. The number of vehicle break-ins also dropped by 18 per cent to 470 incidents in 2013, from 570 in 2012. It’s a similar story in Port Coquitlam. The number of car thefts in PoCo has dropped 84 per cent in 10 years, to 80 in 2013 from 490 in 2003. When compared to 2012, there were 13

per cent fewer vehicle thefts and 44 per cent fewer break-ins in 2013. While the number of car thefts has dropped in Port Moody over 10 years by 82 per cent, there was a slight spike in 2013 compared to 2012. ICBC numbers show 19 vehicles were reported stolen last year in the city, compared to 16 in 2012. The insurance corporation suggested the increase could be the result of a “few active thieves in the community.” On the flip side, there was a 55-per-cent decrease in the number of vehicle break-ins last year in Port Moody compared to 2012. ICBC suggested the overall decline in stolen cars was due to the success of the province’s bait car program and improvements in technology like vehicle immobilizers. Locally, Kathleen Nadalin, ICBC’s road safety co-ordinator for the Tri-Cities, noted there are also a number of community policing volunteers who spend their time patrolling “hot-spot” areas around town. “I’m sure that’s had an affect on auto theft [numbers] too,” she said. While it may be harder to steal a car, Nadalin pointed out theft from vehicles will continue to exist as long as people leave belongings in their cars. ICBC is asking people to be vigilant and take valuables out of their vehicle. Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam have seen the number of theft-from-vehicles in the last 10 years drop by 76 per cent, while Port Moody has recorded an 80-per-cent decline. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

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Time for ‘pay when caught’ theme to go

pparently it’s true confession time in the B.C. legislature these days. Hands up all those politicians who took a vacation with their family on the public dime that they’d like to come clean about. For all the talk about transparency, accountability and cautionary tales of politicians who were less than forthcoming about what they billed to the public, there’s a lot of ink still being spilled on the topic. The most recent example is Speaker Linda Reid, who took her husband to a commonwealth conference in South Africa at taxpayers’ expense, where they were photographed doing important government work like petting lions and giraffes. Isn’t it amazing that work so integral to democracy never gets scheduled in Winnipeg in January? Not to be outdone, assistant deputy speaker Raj Chouhan was soon making his own confession to taking his wife on the same junket, adding Reid had told him the expense was OK. Expense confessions have proved a remarkably bipartisan activity. There are regulations governing what kind of travel politicians can bill. But the regulations are lax and the loopholes so large a 747 can be — and frequently is — flown through them. Politicians who have taken advantage of the rules know it is wrong. But they have come to consider it a perk of the job and adopted a “buy now, pay when caught” mentality. It’s time the rules were tightened. But don’t hold your breath. Leaving it to the collective conscience and moral judgment of those we elect has so far proved remarkably ineffective. — Guest editorial from the North Shore News

THE GOLDEN SPIKE PUB CONTRIBUTED A LOT TO THIS COMMUNITY

Re: “Closing time for Spike,” Wednesday, March 26. Mayor Mike Clay’s overall negative comments about the closing of the Golden Spike Pub do a disservice to the management and staff of the Spike. In his usual negative way he neglected to point out the great community partner that Cheryl Semeniuk has been to Port Moody and to the Lower Mainland. Over the years, most of our minor sports teams and other organizations have benefited from her generosity in hosting fundraisers, and Canuck Place Hospice has received many tens of thousands of dollars due to fundraisers she has organized. In the past, they were also active participants in Golden Spike Days and supported that organization as well. While the Spike, and indeed all pubs, do generate some negative publicity in policing activity, we can’t overlook the fact that Cheryl and her team have been a great corporate citizen overall and as a community, we have all benefited from her good work. The closing of the Spike is indeed the end of an era for Port Moody and Cheryl’s community service. Thank you, Cheryl, for all you have done for the betterment of Port Moody and your support of our minor sports teams over the years. Karen Rockwell Port Moody Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the Publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms. The publisher shall not be liable for minor changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions with respect to any advertisement is limited to publication of the advertisement in a subsequent issue or the refund of monies paid for the advertisement.

ALR is changed, not dead

ne of the major fault lines that divide the B.C. Liberals from New Democrats was on full display last week, as the government moved to significantly overhaul the Agriculture Land Reserve. The ALR is viewed in almost religious tones by the NDP. It was the NDP government of the 1970s, after all, that created the ALR in the first place. So even to tinker with the ALR is viewed as some sort of war crime by New Democrats, who view any changes as nothing less than a sell-out to developers (who are, of course, right up there in the NDP’s Villains Hall of Fame). The rumours that the government was going to make major changes to the ALR have been brewing for months, and ardent defenders of the ALR had been making dire predictions that the reserve was going to be destroyed. In the end, the changes are indeed significant but hardly revolutionary. The ALR will remain, albeit in undoubtedly a smaller size. I suspect when most people are asked what the ALR actually consists of they point to such places as the farms of the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island, as well as the tree orchards of the Okanagan. None of the changes really affect those areas, however. Instead, the government has essentially created a second ALR, comprised of land in the Kootenays, the Interior and the North. Almost 90 per cent of existing ALR land will be in this new, second zone. And the rules for what can happen to that land will be drastically altered, to allow non-agricultural development on some of it. From that perspective, it may appear that most of the ALR may about to be paved over. That is unlikely, however, given that the new regional panels

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that will make decisions on the use of ALR land must still stick to the guiding principle of protecting that land. Nevertheless, given that local economic, cultural and community interests will also be used to determine what happens to ALR land in this new “zone 2” there will undoubtedly be more development on much of it. The government is arguing that since most of the land in zone 2 is not used for food production and is less than ideal “farm” land (i.e. it has poor soil quality or is covered in snow much of the year) the person who owns it should be allowed to make a living off it that may not involve strict farming operations. This new approach is reflective of the B.C. Liberal government’s central thesis: economic development is of paramount importance, and many decisions leading to that are best left to local authorities. Should bureaucrats based in Vancouver or Victoria decide what is best for, say, the towns of Merritt or Revelstoke when it comes to building things like a motel or a grocery store on zoned farm land, or should local residents have that authority? Clearly, the government has opted to take the latter view regarding farm land that is outside the food producing areas such as the Fraser Valley, the Okanagan and Vancouver Island. I suspect this approach will be a popular one in many of those com-

munities that will now move to develop some of the land that was put into the reserve many years ago for various reasons, many of which have outlived their relevancy. And I would bet the NDP’s vociferous opposition to this will make it harder for the party to gain traction in those ridings outside Metro Vancouver. Whether these changes to the ALR ultimately work for the better likely won’t be known for a while yet. As they say, the devil is in the details (in this case, “regulations” set down by the provincial cabinet). But legislation is contemporized and updated all the time. I’m not sure that taking the view that something done in the 1970s should remain untouched and unchanged for all time is the right approach. The ALR has become shrouded in romantic myths over the years. Changing its structure is undoubtedly controversial, and loaded with political implications. But I think it’s a little early to say the sky is falling, even though you’re going to be hearing that kind of talk for months to come. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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LETTERS RECYCLING PLAN BAD FOR BUSINESS

In February, Environment Minister Mary Polak announced what seemed like good news: small businesses would be “exempted” from the province’s onerous new packaging and printed paper regulation coming into force this May. Unfortunately, it looks like the real news for small business isn’t quite so good — many are not actually exempted and some will not survive. The new recycling policy fundamentally changes the current blue box program. Instead of being run by local municipalities, the B.C. government has given control over the blue box program to an unelected body called Multi Material B.C. (MMBC), governed by multinational corporations out of Toronto. If this has you scratching your head and wondering what was wrong with the existing blue box program, you are not alone. Opposition to Polak’s plan is growing. Recently, a coalition of B.C.-based businesses representing agriculture, newspapers, landscaping, manufacturing,

retail, wholesale, food and waste collection sectors held a press conference to announce a #RethinkItBC campaign to fight the new rules. If small businesses really were “exempt” why would so many of them band together against this new policy? Minister Polak did put in place some compliance thresholds around gross revenue, packaging volumes and number of locations. The problem with her approach is that the thresholds are too low and in some cases don’t apply at all. The bottom line is that too many small businesses are still being hurt by a policy that adds a lot of cost and bureaucracy for no environmental benefit. For example, under the new rules franchises are not exempt. Several pizza franchisees have reported to us they will be paying between $200 and $400 a week in taxes to MMBC. Pizza joints don’t have fat margins and paying for this might mean selling another 100 pizzas a week — or passing those costs on to customers. Some small businesses are being bullied into compliance by big corporations. Several major grocery stores

have sent letters to suppliers saying they will only do business with firms that are MMBC compliant regardless of whether they fall under Polak’s exemption. One went as far as threatening to withhold partial payment as a fine for lack of MMBC compliance. These same supermarkets will not accept any price increases associated with compliance — small business has to eat the cost. In small towns, community newspapers and local recycling depots are at risk of going out of business thanks to the new policy. B.C.’s newspaper industry is facing $14 million of additional taxes. They will be paying 4,762 per cent (that’s not a typo) more

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per kilogram of waste than the equivalent program in Ontario. How many job losses that translates into has yet to be seen. That it is at odds with the government’s stated “strong economy, secure tomorrow” agenda is crystal clear. The only good news in this mess is that it is never too late to reverse course on bad policy. Premier Clark has shown she has the courage to admit mistakes and change course where necessary. It’s necessary now. The new recycling rules don’t work for small business or the communities they support. Laura Jones Executive Vice President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business

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Town Hall Meeting Lawsuit launched Your Views Are Important To Us Participate In Person or Online

Setting priorities in the ever-changing municipal environment presents both opportunities and challenges – making it more important than ever that we hear from members of the community regarding the services and changes taking place in our city. With this in mind, Mayor and Council invite Coquitlam residents to share their ideas and views and provide input at a Town Hall Meeting to be held on: Date: Saturday, April 12, 2014 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Place: Council Chambers, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way

How to Participate There is no set agenda at a Town Hall Meeting. These more informal meetings provide community members an opportunity to voice their opinions, suggest new ideas or ask questions of City Council.

In Person All are welcome to attend the Town Hall Meeting in person. Participants attending the meeting at City Hall will be invited to the microphone to ask their question.

Online The meeting will also be broadcast live at coquitlam.ca/webcasts starting at 1:45 p.m. Online participants can submit questions through one of the following channels: Email your questions to townhall@coquitlam.ca Facebook users are encouraged to Like our page at facebook.com/cityofcoquitlam . Town Hall questions can be posted to the City’s wall between 1:45 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on April 20. Those on Twitter can participate by tweeting questions to @cityofcoquitlam #coqthm2014 between 1:45 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on April 20.

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Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com A car crash and alleged police chase involving the RCMP have landed both the force and the City of Port Moody in a lawsuit. According to two separate civil claims filed in Supreme Court, Toni Barisic and Biljana Barisic are suing the province, the RCMP, the City of Port Moody and two people named Patricia White and Stormy Walker over a police incident last year in Coquitlam. Court documents, which were filed March 18, state the incident happened on Nov. 8 2013, near Henderson Avenue and Hart Street, when the Barisics were injured after a vehicle driven by Walker and owned by White collided with their vehicle. The suit claims the defendants were being pursued by the RCMP, which was contracted by the City of Port Moody at the time. As a result of the collision, the first suit claims Toni Barisic sustained injuries to the neck, shoulder, back and left arm, along with anxiety. The second suit claims Biljana Barisic also sustained injuries, including a closed head injury and possible loss of consciousness, as well as injuries to the neck, hips, shoulders and back. The suits note the two plaintiffs continue to undergo medical care and treatment and continue to sustain loss and expense. Court documents describe Toni Barisic as

a student and Biljana Barisic as a cleaner and business owner. Both live in Coquitlam. The two are seeking general and special damages. The lawsuit alleges the collision was caused by the negligence of the defendants. Specifically, it cites Walker, the RCMP and the City of Port Moody for failing to drive without due care and attention, driving at an excessive rate of speed and failing to take proper precaution. The suit claims White is negligent for allowing Walker to use the vehicle knowing he was “incompetent” to drive and for failing to instruct him in the safe use of the vehicle. None of the allegations have been proven in court and none of the other parties have filed an official response. However, City of Port Moody officials confirmed the municipality sent a letter to the plaintiff’s lawyers suggesting they have the wrong city. Paul Rockwood, the city’s general manager of financial services, said the city has spoken with the Port Moody Police Department and its chief and there is no record of the department being involved in a pursuit on Nov. 8. Noting the city does not have an RCMP force, he suggested the error could involve a mix up with the Port Mann Freeway Patrol. Rockwood is hoping the city will be removed from the lawsuit. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

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Man sues over alleged fall into manhole STORE SAYS IT’S NOT AT FAULT FOR INCIDENT

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com A convenience store chain involved in a lawsuit with a Coquitlam man who allegedly fell into a manhole has filed a response to his civil claim. 7-Eleven Canada has denied all of the allegations made in a lawsuit filed by Albert Trim. In a civil suit filed back on Feb. 5, Trim claimed he stepped on an unsecured manhole cover on Oct. 17, 2013 in front of the 7-Eleven store at 1031 Brunette Ave. and fell into the hole, injuring himself. He is suing both the convenience store and the City of Coquitlam over the incident. According to court documents, however, 7-Eleven denies both that Trim fell at that time and place and that he suffered injury, loss and

damage. The convenience store chain also denies it was in control of the manhole cover outside the store, and as a result says it has no legal responsibility for its condition. The response also claims the manhole cover was in reasonable and safe condition at all times, and that Trim ought to have seen it, since it was clearly visible. Court documents also claim that any injury, which 7-Eleven denies occurred, was totally accidental and unforeseeable, or caused by Trim’s negligence. Trim claims he suffered severe injuries from the incident, including to both knees, legs and his right hand. His suit claims both the

city and 7-Eleven are negligent for failing to take reasonable care to ensure he would be safe after leaving the store and for failing to take adequate measures to repair or replace the manhole outside the store’s exit. He’s seeking damages and health-care costs. None of the allegations have been proven in court. The City of Coquitlam has yet to file a response. However, 7-Eleven has also filed a third party notice to the City of Coquitlam. The notice makes reference to a statutory right-of-way agreement signed between 7Eleven Canada and the city back in 1999, in which the company granted the city

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Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaw: Application Type: Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw [City of Port Moody Land Use Contract No. 2, Authorization Bylaw No. 1300, Amendment No. 4, 2014, No. 2975 (San Remo)] Applicant: City of Port Moody (on behalf of 15 San Remo Drive property owners) Legal: Lots 224, 198, 200, 201, 202, 208, 211, 215, 217, 220, 223, 223, 226, 228 & 230 of District Lot 349, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 51996 Locations: 475, 479, 483, 487, 489, 495, 501, 505, 513, 519, 531, 533, 535, 539 & 541 San Remo Drive Purpose: To establish a single set of land use regulations consistent with the 2006 land use contract amendment (Bylaw No. 2708) for the 40 properties on San Remo Drive. There is an opportunity to make a statement or present a written submission on this proposed bylaw to Council. 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 8, 2014.

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Dogwood Pavilion will host a presentation called Ten Healthy Habits of Financial Management, on Monday, April 7 at 1 p.m. This workshop is open to adults 50 and older. According to a press release, this program will break down money basics to help partici-

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Learn about quakes at naturalists’ meeting

Over the past 30 years, scientists have pieced together various lines of evidence and concluded that the largest earthquakes on Earth occur on our doorstep. Although no large earthquake has happened along the B.C. coast since European arrival, the geologic record shows that 20 such earthquakes have occurred in the past 10,000 years, most recently in 1700.

One of the scientists who has contributed to this knowledge will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, April 8 meeting of the Burke Mountain Naturalists. SFU professor John Clague is the author of two popular books on the geology and geologic hazards of southwest B.C., and a textbook on natural hazards. He will describe how scientists found and interpreted the geologic-

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Kids invited to make Easter cards at library

The Coquitlam Public Library is inviting children five and older to demonstrate their creativity as well as their community spirit by making Easter cards — for themselves and for a senior in a Coquitlam care home. Many Coquitlam seniors do not have family close by, according to a press release from the library, which is hosting two card-making

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Try something new this spring Spring is the perfect time to try a new activity, sport or hobby. The City of Coquitlam offers the following programs for youth, adults and those over 50:

YOUTH All of these programs take place at Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. Art Journaling — 11 to 14 year olds can learn the basics of art journaling. Different techniques such as ink play, colour combinations, collage and layering will be taught each week, to capture that true essence of self. Course runs Saturdays, 4:45 to 6 p.m., from April 9 to May 7. Cooking Around the World — Learn to cook a variety of tasty meals from all corners of the globe. Recipes include Asian, Italian, Mexican and more. Course runs Fridays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., from April 1 to May 9. Dodge Ball Drop-in — Bring your friends and join us on Saturdays (until June 21) for some dodge ball and dodge ball-themed games from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. Led and supervised by an experienced program leader. Cost is $2 per person and course is open to youth 11 to 18 years old.

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are for adults 50 and older and take place at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Ballroom & Latin Dance for Couples — Bring your partner and learn to dance together. Try the waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, tango, chacha-cha and rumba. Runs on Monday afternoons, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., from April 7 to June 2. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Beginner Yoga — Improve your concentration, relaxation, flexibility and energy through stretching, postures and breathing techniques. This program runs on Tuesdays, April 8 to June 10, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. To register for these programs, visit www.coquitlam. ca/registeredprograms, call 604-927-4386 or visit any Coquitlam recreation facility.

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Local politicians to host seniors’ forum John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Pensions, health care and housing are likely to be the topics du jour at an information session for seniors taking place this week in Coquitlam. Hosted by New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly and CoquitlamMaillardville MLA Selina Robinson, the event runs on Friday, April 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion. According to Donnelly, part of the reason for hosting such an event is to help residents identify which levels of

government deal with which topics. Given their previous experience on Coquitlam city council, both NDP members can also advise attendees on how best to deal with civic issues. “I just want to hear from the constituents and see what their concerns are,” Donnelly said. “We may hear about anything from infrastructure and transportation needs to pensions or housing and health care. We’re there to listen.” Friday’s event is free of charge and open to everyone,

regardless of their political affiliation. It will be held in the lounge at Dogwood Pavilion, located at 624 Poirier St. For more information, call Robinson’s constituency office at 604-933-2001 or Donnelly’s constituency office at 604-664-9231.

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Glen Pine plans fashion show for Sunday Glen Pine Pavilion is hosting its third-annual Fashion Show & Tea on Sunday, April 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. Visitors will be able to check out the new looks, colours and accessories for spring. Traditional English tea will be served, and guests are encouraged to bring their own tea cup to enjoy tea “the proper way.” Fashion isn’t all about what’s popular today — it’s also about traditional costumes, according to a press release from Glen Pine. Those who wish are encouraged to wear their traditional costume and let organizers know where they’re from. On-site vendors will include Mr Big & Tall, Berit’s Boutique, Heritage Woods Secondary School, Creekside Fashions and Glen Pine Multicultural Group. This event is open to everyone. Tickets are $8 for Pavilion Pass Holders, and $10 for others. Tickets are available online at signmeup.coquitlam.ca, by calling 604-927-4386 or in person at any Coquitlam recreation facility. Glen Pine Pavilion is located at 1200 Glen Pine Crt.

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Packing the box, the Port Moody Lordco Gunners, in red, provide safety in numbers for goalkeeper Brad Taverna (in green) during Saturday’s premier men’s Pakenham Cup final against Langley. Among those defending the crease are, from left, Daniel Bordignon, Ryan Moon, Vaughn Andrews, Ryan Gordon and heading the ball, Kevin Comeau. To see more photos, scan this page with the free Layar app.

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sports@thenownews.com The rains showered true footie fans much of Saturday. The fates did the same to both Port Moody Gunners teams in cup contention. The Port Moody Lordco Gunners were equal to rival Langley United up until extra time before the wheels fell off the cart in the Pakenham Cup final in a 5-2 heartbreaker. Earlier in the day, the under-21 Gunners found themselves goalless for the first time all year in a 1-0 loss to Langley in the U-21 Cup final.

And all that despite holding home turf advantage. Advancing to their second straight Pakenham final, Larry Moro’s Gunners expected a tough test but hoped to power through it. Langley was ready for them, however, scoring two quick goals in extra time to charter a 5-2 win and a year’s lease on Pakenham Cup bragging rights. “Can you say it sucks?” asked Moro, whose team had handled Langley 2-0 a week earlier in the Soccer City Cup semifinal. “We score to tie it up with six minutes left in regulation, we’re coming on

SPORTS SHORTS BERG NETS BIG EAST NOD Behind a career-high nine points, Coquitlam native Wes Berg led the way in his Denver University Pioneers’ 17-9 triumph over Georgetown in Big East field lacrosse action. Berg, a junior attacker, scored a season-best six goals, on just seven shots, and set up three others as the Pioneers improved to 8-2 overall in NCAA Div. I action. On the strength of that performance, Berg was named the Big East Offensive Player of the Week. The six-foot-two shooter, who is a member of the Coquitlam junior Adanacs, is currently tied for eighth in the conference with a 3.2 points-per-game average.

and thought we had momentum and thought we were in good shape, and then three minutes in are down two goals.” To start the game, the visitors scored just two minutes in off a corner kick, but Fraser Valley Soccer League’s golden boot winner Isaac Mendoza replied for the Gunners 12 minutes later off a penalty kick. In the second half, Langley again struck first, converting a corner kick with 14 minutes left in regulation. Pushing for the equalizer, Dave Robson set up Marcos da Silva for a header that knotted the score 2-2. Then Langley took control of the

game quickly with two quick strikes, and the Gunners were forced to roll forward, leading to Langley’s third extra-time tally. “We did create a couple of chances, but it’s such a huge hurdle to overcome,” noted Moro. The Gunners still have hardware in their sights, facing Abbotsford in Saturday’s Soccer City Cup final, 4 p.m. at Port Moody Town Centre. Based on their premier league regular season title, Port Moody is also provincial cup bound — but as fate has it, they drew Langley as an opening round opponent, with a schedule to be announced.

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The Port Moody pairing of Jack Davis and Kiran Phaterpekar proved too tough to stop, marching to the Indoor Rogers junior national tennis under-16 boys doubles title in Montreal last week. The duo, who attend Grade 9 at Heritage Woods, defeated Juan Carlos Aguilar and Victor Kurstev 6-1, 7-6 in the final. To get into the final, Davis and Phaterpekar came from behind to top the No. 2 seeded tandem of Alexis Galarneau and Nicaise Muamba 3-6, 7-6, 10-8 in a dramatic semifinal. The pair bring extensive competitive tennis resumes to the court, considering their youthful ages. Phaterpekar won last year’s B.C. u14 singles title, while Davis has competed in seven nationals.

Coquitlam’s Kiera Leung was in the thick of it at last week’s Canadian Senior Skiing championships at Apex. The national team member corralled the bronze medal in single moguls competition, posting a score of 23.09, trailing only Penticton’s Andi Naude and Olympian Audrey Robichaud. In duals, the 22-year-old placed ninth. She came into the nationals with momentum, after finishing top-five at Vail’s NorAm mogul tour stop, weeks after winning a Val Saint-Come NorAm singles mogul race. Advancing to both the moguls and dual finals was Port Moody’s Madison Parker. The teen placed 13th in the moguls and 14th in the duals event.

sports@thenownews.com Reduced to the role of a cheerleader for the start of the B.C. Hockey League’s semifinal round-robin, the Coquitlam Express’ Cody Boyd will still be a formidable force for his team. Boyd, who was handed a three-game suspension following his team’s series win over Langley after accumulating multiple infractions, including a couple of playoff blow-to-the-head minors, is keeping the faith from his seat in the stands. “[It’s] definitely not what I wanted,” said the Johnstown, Pa native on Tuesday, as his team prepared for yesterday’s game against Victoria at the Poirier Sports Centre (past the Tri-Cities NOW’s deadline). “I’d rather be out there battling with the guys, but I know they can carry on and win the next two. I have faith.” Coquitlam suffered a 6-1 setback to the Vernon Vipers in their round-robin opener on Sunday. After shaking off a sluggish start and closing the gap to 2-1 on Canon Pieper’s goal to start the third, the Express were rebuffed in their attempt to tie it. Vernon restored its two-goal lead with seven minutes left, then added two more in the final minute with Coquitlam pushing forward. “When [Vernon] scored that [third] goal you could see the wind kind of go out of the guys’ sails a bit. It definitely was a tough one,” said Boyd. On Thursday, the Express head to Victoria for a critical contest, as both clubs started the three-team series with losses to Vernon. If either club sweeps the two games (yesterday’s and Thursday’s), that team will advance to play Vernon, with the other team eliminated. Should the two teams split their two games, Coquitlam will host Vernon on Monday (April 7, 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre). Boyd, 20, believes that Coquitlam can continue its playoff run as underdogs right to the Royal Bank Cup national championship, if they apply the work and principles that got them this far. “We just have to work hard and get guys to the net,” he said. “Against Victoria you’ve got to put pressure on the Fitzgerald (triplets) — they are talented but you can get in their space. We just have to let them know it’s not going to be an easy game.” • For more, go to www.thenownews.com.

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Four young women from the Tri-Cities are heading to Saskatchewan in hopes for ringette hardware. The quartet will be competing at the Tim Hortons Canadian Ringette championships in Regina, representing B.C. Fifteen-year-old teenager Hanna Sudom will be helping B.C. shoot for its second under-16 national title, after last year’s dramatic win gave the province its first gold. In under-19, centre Angela Cichos and defenders Alicia Cecchini and Sarah Knight will carry the torch. “I think we’re definitely a young team, because we have so many players from the [u16] team moving up,” said Cecchini, 19. “We definitely have a lot of talent.”

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