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Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com Only a few weeks after it officially began, Mike Farnworth’s bid to lead the provincial NDP is over.

On Tuesday, the long-time Port Coquitlam MLA announced he would be dropping out of the race and throwing his support behind the only other candidate, MLA John Horgan.

“I did an assessment where we were, and I realized that I probably wasn’t going to get the result I hoped and my head and my gut told me the

same thing,” Farnworth told the Tri-Cities NOW, adding he came to his decision last Thursday night.

“I realized it’s not about me, but what’s best for the party.”

Farnworth said by dropping out of the race and endorsing Horgan, it would show the caucus is united.

His departure from the race will likely diffuse a potentially divisive situation in the Tri-Cities among NDP members and elected politicians.

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I realized it’s not about me, but what’s best for the party.

–NDP MLA Mike Farnworth

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Funding cuts hit seniors’ services

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jkurucz@thenownews.com Whether it’s the friendship, the voice on the other end of the line or the camaraderie, Gordon Gibson has become somewhat of a mentor to those going through the same hardships he’s experienced.

A Coquitlam resident for the past four decades, Gibson has been attending caregiver support program meetings at Dogwood Pavilion for five years. During that time, he’s learned how to deal with the daily struggles involved in caring for his wife, Rose Marie, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease seven years ago.

“When you’re dealing with somebody who has cognitive problems, as most members are, these meetings, in a way, give you a way of venting,” Gibson said. “A lot of times these people are dealing with these issues on their own on a full-time, 24-hour-a-day basis.”

Since Gibson learned to build up those coping strategies, his role in the group

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Marg Gordon of Community Volunteer Services for Seniors with a photo of volunteers affected by cuts. has changed. The 72 year old now makes an effort to help others down the same path he’s recently travelled.

But that path is coming to an end as a result of United Way funding cuts that have seniors’ advocates across the Tri-Cities worried about how the region’s aging population will be cared for.

Fellow Coquitlam native Karen Tyrell has headed up the caregiver support program at Dogwood since 2012.

The program is slated to be discontinued, and was previously funded entirely by the United Way. “This is my passion, so I really enjoy helping families if I can — listening to their stories, providing them with resources or even just giving them emotional support,” she said. “I’m concerned about the slow decrease that I’m seeing in the services available for the aging population in our community.”

Earlierthisweek,theUnited balance the resources that Way of the Lower Mainland we’ve got.”

McKnight also suggested announced it will cut funding to 31 seniors’ programs across the loss of some of those conMetro Vancouver. Michael tracts will be offset by a new, McKnight, the organization’s multi-million dollar agreeCEO and president, attrib- ment with the province to uted the cuts to a number institute the Better At Home program. That of factors: program is dwindling intended to donations, provide nonmore competiThat leaves 170 medical home tion for charsupport for ity dollars and clients with no seniors. the proliferagroceries and But that tion of online they’re isolated. e x p l a n a t i o n crowdsourcing doesn’t wash efforts.

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Hansen, presview with ident of the the Tri-Cities –Bruce Hansen Wilson Centre NOW Tuesday, S e n i o r s McKnight explained most contracts Advisory Association in PoCo. signed with service pro- According to Hansen, the viders were on three-year United Way cuts will affect terms, with no guarantees for about 200 seniors from PoCo to Belcarra who access servirenewal.

“They’re upset and I under- ces like grocery delivery, instand that,” he said. “The home visits and other means decision not to renew has no of support.

Hansen suggested the reflection on the quality of the program being offered or group administering those the need in the community. services — known as the Volunteer It’s simply about having to Community

Services for Seniors — won’t be able to access the Better At Home program, because that initiative only funds new programs, not pre-existing ones.

The United Way cuts will chop 50 per cent of his group’s annual budget, Hansen said, leaving enough money to operate until the end of this year.

“So now, I’m not getting any money from Better At Home, I’m not getting any money from United Way and without their support our program could go down the tube,” Hansen said. “That leaves 170 clients with no groceries and they’re isolated. What do they do?”

For his part, McKnight acknowledged the United Way will have to adopt more modern funding strategies.

He also conceded that few, if any, funding sources can continue in perpetuity.

“Nobody likes to lose funding and at the same time, if we fund an agency or program once, that doesn’t mean we can fund them forever,” he said.

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Farnworth quits NDP leadership run CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Cities NDP politicians came out in support of Horgan, including Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Selina Robinson, New WestminsterCoquitlam MP Fin Donnelly and former MLAs Joe Trasolini and Dawn Black.

However, Farnworth maintained the lack of local support didn’t play a role in him bowing out of the contest.

“The one thing I found in my campaign is the support in my riding and the Tri-Cities was overwhelming and as strong as it was last time,” he said. “People make choices and that’s the way politics is, and I don’t have a problem with that. To me it’s about winning the next election. Of course I wanted some of the people to endorse me, but I had lots of endorsements from elected people in the TriCities, and that’s life.”

Farnworth joked he hopes he never has the opportunity to run again for the party’s leadership, in reference to Horgan winning the next election, but noted he will be running as an MLA in 2017.

PoCo Coun. Brad West, who has been working on Farnworth’s campaign, said he was disappointed by the MLA’s decision to step aside, but understands why, suggesting it’s in the best interests of the party and the province.

“I think he would have been a tremendous leader and exactly the kind of premier the province needs and I think he would have done really good things for Port Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities,” West said.

The PoCo councillor added he was surprised some of the local elected politicians didn’t support Farnworth, but added support among the public and general party members was strong for the PoCo candidate.

“I think the support for Mike in the TriCities amongst the people who live here was and is rock solid,” he said pointing out every PoCo city councillor was at Farnworth’s campaign launch a couple of weeks back despite not everyone sharing the same political view.

Farnworth launched his leadership campaign just a couple of weeks ago, but it failed to pick up steam.

Horgan managed to get the support of 16 caucus member, compared to just two for Farnworth.

Robinson said she supported Horgan for his leadership qualities and what she described as his appreciation for challenges in B.C. regarding balancing the resource economy with the environment.

She also pointed out Horgan’s suburban credibility, as MLA for Juan de Fuca on Vancouver Island.

“He knows about the growth that suburbia is challenged with. He understands people coming from the Tri-Cities,” Robinson said.

Robinson called Farnworth a “great MLA” who understands the issues facing B.C., but added she wants the party to win in 2017 and to represent all British Columbians.

“John is the person who will get us there,” she said.

Horgan, who was in the Tri-Cities last Friday before Farnworth bowed out of the race, said he was gratified by the local support and was quick to get into campaign mode, suggesting that, coming from a suburban riding, he’s acutely aware of the challenges in urban centres, suburban areas and rural B.C. He said after meeting with a roundtable with local municipal leaders, he’s resolved that the NDP needs to develop policies that represent “regular folks” living in suburban B.C.

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jkurucz@thenownews.com Citing issues around “construction fatigue,” a loss in property values and the increased chance of localized electrical shocks, Coquitlam council voiced its opposition Monday to any new overhead power lines in residential areas of the city.

The move comes as BC Hydro prepares to upgrade its grid to increase capacity across Metro Vancouver.

Three different choices have been presented to Coquitlam in order to meet that demand, though both staff and council oppose any option that includes the addition of new overhead lines.

“We think there are numerous concerns with additional overhead transmission lines,” said Dana Soong, Coquitlam’s manager of utility programs.

“There [are] potential health issues related to electric and

magnetic fields from the power lines.”

Slated for completion in 2018, the three options feature different alignments along hydro rights-of-way and through existing road corridors spanning Coquitlam, Anmore, Belcarra, Burnaby and Vancouver. At least two of those options are situated in the Lansdowne area, near portions of Scott Creek and the Coquitlam Crunch trail.

There are fears in that area over the increased likelihood of induction shocks if the power grid is expanded.

“If you walk there on a rainy day and the grass is wet, walking through the grass you’ll get zapped,” said Coun. Mae Reid. “Your ankles feel like they’re being bitten by a bunch of little ants.”

Homes on the east side of that right-of-way have a 50metre tree buffer separating them from the lines, though some of those trees would be

removed. City staff said that removal would damage the riparian zone next to Scott Creek and nearby parks.

As for the potential loss in property values, Soong pointed to a similar situation that played out in Tsawwassen in 2008. He said resident opposition was widespread to BC Hydro buying 104 homes, then attempting to re-sell them for $70,000 under market value. By contrast, the proposed Tri-Cities line would be longer and affect more homes in Coquitlam, according to Soong.

Council agreed to write a letter voicing concerns to Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett. BC Hydro hopes to have a lead alternative identified in the next few months, with a public consultation to follow in the fall.

From there, an application to the BC Utilities Commission to construct the project will likely be filed in 2015.

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Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com As School District 43 tackles another budget shortfall for the coming school year, officials are reaching out through social media for public feedback.

The district and the TriCities NOW are teaming up for an hour-long Twitter chat on the budget, on Tuesday, April 15, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Using the hashtag #sd43budget, members of the public are invited to offer their feedback and ask questions of the school board, or simply follow the conversation via Twitter.

The event will be moderated by the editorial team at the Tri-Cities NOW. School board chair Melissa Hyndes, who will answer questions on behalf of the district, said the idea is to engage people who might not be able to make it out to public budget meetings, but are still interested in making a comment.

“We’re hoping we get an engaged conversation about how our budget process works and hoping that people will provide us the feedback that will shape the decisions the

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1,600 to have a say on pipeline plans Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com In early 2015, the National Energy Board will begin the process of hearing from the public around a proposal to expand the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline.

And a number of groups and organizations in the Tri-Cities will get a chance to have their say on the controversial project.

Last week, the NEB released the list of who has been accepted to take part in oral hearings scheduled to begin in January 2015.

In the Tri-Cities, three municipalities made the list as intervenors: the City of Coquitlam, City of Port Moody and Village of Belcarra.

Village Mayor Ralph Drew said he expects his community won’t be in front of the NEB board for about a year, but when the municipality does get its say, representatives will present a compilation of concerns regarding the project.

He suggested based on an “inadequate response” by Kinder Morgan to the issues raised by Belcarra, the municipality won’t be supporting the project at the NEB hearing.

“We feel very strongly the natural assets in the Burrard Inlet are exceedingly important to the surrounding communities and we need the assurance the appropriate measures will be in place to protect them,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW, arguing the biggest risk is not from tankers, but from other traffic and activity in the port.

The Kwikwetlem First Nation and the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society, which runs the Mossom Creek Hatchery, also

made it to the list of intervenors, along with society co-founder Rod MacVicar.

Kwikwetlem officials have said they applied to make sure aboriginal rights and title are recognized, along with environmental and archaeological issues within band territory.

Meanwhile, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and the Great Canadian Casino have also been named as commenters.

Great Canadian, which operates the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam, said previously it isn’t taking a stance for or against the pipeline project. Instead, it’s using the NEB process to get a better understanding of the scope of work, if approved.

In all, the NEB received more than 2,100 applications from groups and individuals to participate in the hearings. The board determined 400 would participate as intervenors and another 1,200 as commenters.

New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly said he’s heard some landowners in Metro Vancouver haven’t been included on the NEB hearing list. He argued while it is an NEB decision, Kinder Morgan should welcome and encourage input from as many people and groups as possible.

“They should be heard and welcomed into the process, not excluded,” Donnelly said.

The proposed pipeline route in Coquitlam would run east of the Port Mann Bridge through the Fraser River, hitting land near United Boulevard. The line would follow the road west past the Eaglequest Golf complex before meeting up with the Lougheed Highway corridor to Burnaby.

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PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITY 7 pm on Monday, April 14, 2014 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC

This is to notify you that the Council of the City of Port Coquitlam will be conducting a Public Input Opportunity for a Development Variance Permit application with respect to a variance of the Land Use Contract.

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Public Notice Watermain Flushing The City of Port Coquitlam will be flushing watermains in the areas shown on the map below beginning the week of April 14, 2014. Flushing may cause pressure fluctuations and some discolouration and sediment in the water reaching your home or business. Both of these conditions should be of short duration. If your water appears discoloured, run a cold water tap until the water clears. Please direct inquiries to the Engineering Operations Division at 604.927.5488.

GIVE YOUR INPUT All members of the public will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions about the application at the meeting.

Council cannot receive new or additional information on this application after the public meeting.

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The Development Variance Permit will vary the regulations of Land Use Contract No. 19 to enable unit owners to obtain building permits for minor modifications such as enclosing carports, adding decks and awnings, replacing a rear window with a door and adding skylights.

If you wish to comment on the application, you may write to the Corporate Officer prior to the meeting, or attend the Council meeting, at which time you will be given an opportunity to be heard, or to present a written submission.

Susan Rauh, CMC, Corporate Officer 604.927.5421 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

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It’s time to have this talk

W

hen you think of awkward conversations, what comes to mind?

Talking to your kids about sex?

Informing a coworker they have bad breath? Telling your spouse the outfit they’re planning to wear to a party went out of style in 1995?

How about talking to a senior driver about their safety on the road?

On Tuesday, BCAA released the results of its Senior Driver Survey, which shows B.C. residents are “worried about the safety of senior drivers in their lives and struggling to have those challenging conversations.”

According to the survey, conducted by Insights West, 72 per cent of British Columbians are concerned about the safety of senior drivers. Many respondents who have a senior driver in their lives feel anxious (32 per cent) whenever that person gets behind the wheel, and powerless (38 per cent) to keep the aging driver safe on the road.

If you’re old enough to have parents in their late 60s, early 70s or beyond, you can probably relate.

If you are a senior driver, your blood may be boiling as you think, “I’m a better driver than all those fools I see on the road every day.” And maybe you are.

The problem is we’re all tip-toeing around the issue of physical decline that happens as people age, and how that affects some people’s ability to drive safely.

There have been examples of this tragic phenomenon in the Tri-Cities recently, and more extreme examples worldwide, including the 100-year-old motorist in California who drove onto a sidewalk and hit 11 people, injuring nine children and two adults.

Maybe you, or your parent or grandparent, aren’t at risk of such a crash. But it’s time we start talking about the issue openly. BCAA has prepared a “Senior Driver Toolkit,” available at www.bcaa.com/seniordrivers, that can get the conversation started. It might be awkward and uncomfortable, but we guarantee it’s better than having us come out to do a story about a serious, or even fatal, crash.

FEDS SHOULD MARK HISTORY OF PARLIAMENT Did you know that the year 2015 represents the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta by King John, who, by so doing (after being forced by English barons) acknowledged that the monarchy was under the law? By raising the question of who sets limits on the authority of the King, the Magna Carta (or Long Charter) contributed to the rise of parliament.

Unfortunately, James Moore, former minister of heritage, and our current minister of industry, along with the rest of cabinet, as well as, assuredly, the prime minister, have focused their attention on more recent events to mark.

First there was the recognition of the War of 1812, and since then preparations have long been under way to remember our boys at Vimy Ridge in 1917, and the First World War in general. This emphasis on our military history brings out a certain Roman sense of virility.

But what about the medieval history of the “mother of all Parliaments?” Surely the Government of Canada should want to celebrate the Westminster model of parliamentary democracy on such an auspicious occasion. Or are the Conservatives suffering from a serious case of cognitive dissonance?

At any event, let’s also remember that 2015 is also our election year, and it’s our opportunity to set limits on the authority of our erstwhile prime minister.

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Health-care costs stabilize

H

ave we finally wrestled that voracious gobbler of tax dollars — the public health-care system — to a standoff, if not to the

ground?

By that I mean the days of the system automatically devouring increasingly large amounts of money every year to feed itself may be drawing to a close, at least in British Columbia.

Of course, I don’t mean the healthcare system will stop being the biggest area of government spending by far (the health-care budget this year is pegged at $16.9 billion, out of a budget of $44.4 billion).

But the rate of growth in spending is slowing down significantly. The annual hike is down to 2.6 per cent this year, compared to just several years ago when it was above five per cent.

Now, there are those who think this is bad news. After all, shouldn’t we be plowing even more money into the system rather than less? If we don’t, won’t health care standards suffer?

The answers are: a) not necessarily and b) no.

The ideological defenders of the public health-care system (who think the answer to everything is to blindly spend gargantuan amounts of more money) think the only measuring stick worth anything is per capita spending.

In other words, B.C. should spend more dollars per person than anywhere else, and things will take care of themselves.

But those with experience in the system, who study it and come up with good ideas for change, point to another and far better measurement: health outcomes.

And in that regard, B.C. ranks the highest in the country. While we sit second-to-last in per-capita spending

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(only Quebec ranks lower) we beat most other provinces in all kinds of areas: best cancer survival rates, lowest heart attack rate, longest life expectancy, lowest smoking rate, lowest infant mortality rate, etc.

When it comes to wait times for certain surgeries (an admittedly frustrating situation for many people on those wait lists), they’ve been mostly going down and not up. The median wait time for a hip joint replacement has declined to 13 weeks from 19 weeks over the last 10 years, while a knee joint replacement has gone from 25 weeks to 18 weeks over the same time period.

None of this is to suggest the healthcare system does not need constant upkeep and reform (crowded emergency rooms, for example, seem to be a chronic problem, and we could always use more nurses). But it is encouraging that blind yearly spending hikes are being replaced by newer, innovative ways of spending that are both efficient and lead to healthier outcomes for the users of the system.

Not being able to count on big increases in funding every year has brought some much-needed discipline to the system, and employing some different models has also helped.

One of the most significant changes that is paying off is the government’s relationship with doctors.

In the past, physicians were viewed as

costly, self-interested cogs in the system.

Now, however, they are viewed as equal partners who have real responsibilities when it comes to running the healthcare system.

For example, several joint committees have been established with the Doctors of B.C. (formerly called the B.C. Medical Association) where doctors and the government shape policies that are aimed at improving patient health, rather than protecting the financial interest of either party.

One committee is for general practitioner services (overseeing improvements to the primary care system), another is for specialist services (aimed at improving access for specialist care) and a third is for shared care (focused on better integration of all levels of care).

As well, something called the Divisions of Family Practice has been created. It links family doctor practices and is designed to improve common health-care goals in a particular region (improved maternity coverage, for example).

Committees such as these were unheard of a decade ago. They appear to be improving patient care by focusing on smart, evidence-based decisions rather than on simply demanding more money, either for doctors’ pay packets or a health authority’s budget.

The Canada Health Accord between the provinces and the federal government died last week. It means Ottawa will be cutting in half its annual transfer of money to pay for health care.

The fact the B.C. government hardly said a peep about the accord’s demise is evidence of how much the system has changed in the past few years.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

LETTERS LET’S PREVENT CRASHES FROM HAPPENING

Every morning, my mom and I drive past the intersection of Pitt River and Mary Hill roads to get to my school, Riverside Secondary. Last year, it might not have meant anything … but in the past six months, it has.

On Sept. 10, at the intersection of Pitt River and Mary Hill roads, Port Coquitlam mourned the loss of a 16-year-old girl who was killed in a hit-and-run accident.

People who know the area well say that the intersection is notorious for accidents, and at least one or more crashes occur per week.

A few people volunteered to direct and supervise traffic in the days following the crash, but no long-term changes have been made to try and prevent more accidents from happening.

ICBC stats claim that in 2012, there were 49,000 hit-and-run accidents reported in B.C. On average, each year nine people die as a result of hit-and-runs.

In addition, pedestrians are more at risk in a crosswalk from a left-turning car. As the car enters the arc of the turn, there are a few seconds where the pedestrian

is in a blind spot.

The Motor Vehicle Act states that, “A pedestrian must not leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close it is impracticable for the driver to yield the right of way.”

Yet, there are many seniors and pedestrians with hearing and sight impairments. Young children are also oblivious to the dangers crosswalks pose, and do not always look both ways before safely crossing.

That being said, it is hard to agree that left-turns and crosswalks are a great match. But what can we do?

We could start by having more crossing guards at busy intersections during rush-hour traffic.

Although it may prevent accidents from happening, it won’t solve our long-term problem of the risk pedestrians face every day.

My solution to this problem would be to install more left-turn lights at intersections in the TriCities, especially the one at Pitt River and Mary Hill roads.

Let’s prevent future accidents from happening.

Brooke Allan Grade 11 Student at Riverside Secondary

GOOD PUBLIC EDUCATION IS A RIGHT

To the School District 43 board of education: I want to thank you for taking on the jobs you have all been elected to do. Unfortunately, it is that time of the year to do more cuts. In the past, many of you have been on the board and raised your concerns about insufficient funding. When teachers were given raises with no additional funding in the early 2000s, the board submitted “needs” budgets along with the actual budgets required by the ministry. As well, some of you joined with parents and other shareholders to raise your concerns with groups, such as Consortium 43. Nevertheless, cuts had to be made, especially in areas such as custodial time, crossing guard assignments and busing.

Through the years, SD43 has tried to make the cuts as far away from the classroom as possible.

For that you are to be applauded.

I compare this to the district that I teach in, School District 41 (Burnaby), where large cuts to support staffing and profes-

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I fear that all of our districts are now headed for even less supports for kids who need it. As support staff hours are cut, we have less counsellors, school psychologists, learning assistance teachers and so on. These supports are not luxuries for students — they are vital. This is not a positive vision for the future of public education.

Is it time for boards of education to stand together with each other as well as with other shareholders, such as principals, other administration, parents, students and school district employees, to be a single voice for reason?

Planned, sustained, reliable, fair funding is what our students need. Uncertainty, yearly cuts and labour tensions do not build a healthy learning environment.

A good public education is not a luxury; it is a right.

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Park cottagers fight to stay in homes Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com The clock is ticking for a group of people living in cot-

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tages in Belcarra Regional Park.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the seven cottagers, known as the Belcarra South

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Preservation Society, were set to be evicted June 28, but were going for a Hail Mary in hopes of staying in their homes.

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On Tuesday night, after Tri-Cities NOW deadline, the cottagers were expected to appeal to Port Moody city council to have the cottages added to the city’s heritage register.

The group has the support of the Heritage Commission, but a city staff report recommends not proceeding with the heritage designation without support from Metro Vancouver, the owner of the property.

Council was expected to discuss the issue Tuesday night.

However the discussion went, Jo Ledingham, a member of the society who has called one of the cottages in the park home for more than 30 years, said the group won’t give up their fight to stay.

“We appear to be fighting it to the end,” she told the TriCities NOW. “None of us have alternative housing.

“We think about it and we just come back to this. It’s not likely we’re going to give up.”

But even Ledingham acknowledged if the cottages were put on the heritage register, Metro Vancouver could still tear them down The district would just have to give 60 days notice.

The group is also considering getting a higher level of heritage protection through the province’s Heritage

Branch.

There are seven cottages located in the regional park, six of which have Port Moody addresses.

A statement of significance put forward by the society suggested the property has historical and cultural values, particularly for its connection to the Bole family.

Judge Bole is noted for having named the community “Belcarra.”

In February 2013, Metro Vancouver served the residents with an eviction notice, which would have seen them out by the end of last August.

The notice was eventually extended to June of this year.

In 2005, Metro Vancouver wanted to demolish the cottages and asked the group to leave, in part out of concerns for their drinking water.

Eventually, the district relented after the residents agreed to upgrade the water system, amongother improvements to the cottages.

Metro Vancouver gave the cottagers several reasons for the more recent eviction notice, including an interest in expanding the park and improving access to a beach nearby.

The regional district had also expressed liability concerns regarding water supply and the state of repair of the cottages.

Ledingham said the group has put forward a proposal to

address both the liability and public access issues.

The society also appears to have the support of one of the municipalities involved.

Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew said he’s disappointed with how the Metro Vancouver parks committee handled the situation, adding the regional district is taking a “narrow” view.

He suggested there is heritage value in the cottages, noting Judge Bole built the one within Belcarra’s boundary in the early 1900s.

Drew also argued there is no rush for the district to expand the park, pointing out the number of visitors has dropped to a little more than half a million annually from one million a decade ago.

“Metro Vancouver Parks simply doesn’t have any urgent need to evict the tenants and tear down the cottages,” he said.

The Belcarra mayor also suggested the cottagers serve an important function, acting as the “eyes and ears” and a presence to prevent unwanted activities in the park.

Belcarra’s council will also be addressing the issue at a meeting next week.

For updates on this story on Wednesday, after the Port Moody council meeting, visit the Tri-Cities NOW’s website at thenownews.com.

Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project

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Construction Along Pinetree Way from Barnet Highway to Guildford Way The public is advised that significant construction activity will occur along the Pinetree Way corridor as work progresses on the Evergreen Line stations and elevated guideway and the roadway.

Drivers should expect lane shifts, short-term lane closures and new pedestrian routes, and may want to add a few minutes to anticipated travel times, especially during rush hours.

Green waste and garbage have been together for far too long. That’s why Coquitlam is introducing a new waste collection program to reduce the amount of garbage we send to landfills.We’re working to make your transition to the new system a smooth one. You’ll soon be receiving the standard size (240 litre) Green Cart and Garbage Cart. Looking for something larger or smaller? Please contact us and we’ll set you up.

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The north bound bus stop at Glen Drive will be closed and pedestrian routes will also change during construction. To ensure safety, pedestrians are asked to use caution and follow designated routes. A pedestrian route map and construction and traffic updates are posted on the project website at www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca.

Every effort will be made to minimize disruption and maintain access for businesses and residents. If you have questions or concerns, please call the 24/7 Traffic Information Line at 604 927-2080.

For more information, you can visit the Evergreen Line Project Office at 2900 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., e-mail info@evergreenline.gov.bc.ca or telephone 604 927-4452 5 .

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zoning amendment requiring dedicated space be set aside for recycling and sorting in each of those new developments.

The move is similar to changes being applied across the region — including in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam — in an effort to reach Metro Vancouver’s goal of 70 per cent waste diversion by next year.

“We have to make recycling easy … it’s got to be easy, it’s got to be efficient, it’s got to be convenient for residents to use,” said Coun. Craig Hodge.

Under the proposed changes, a maximum of 50 square meters (165 square feet) will have to be set aside for recycling purposes in both multi-family and commercial developments. Existing multi-family buildings and commercial developments will not be grandfathered into the new rules.

While progress is being made on diverting waste from single-family homes, multi-family waste diversion has proven to be more problematic. Contributing fac-

tors Metro Vancouver cites include a lack of sufficient recycling storage space and poor access to recycling space for residents and collection crews.

The regional authority has instituted pilot programs — including some within the Tri-Cities — to test whether improved access to recycling facilities increases diversion rates, and the preliminary results have been positive, according to a city staff report.

“The way to expand recycling is to allow multi-family residents to recycle more conveniently, more easily and more cost effectively,” said Mayor Richard Stewart.

But not everyone was convinced of the benefits, as Coun. Terry O’Neill opposed the bylaw change.

“If I’m a builder, I’m a buyer, I’m a developer I look at this and say, ‘All in all, it’s just another brick in the wall’ — another thing that adds another little bit to the cost of our most affordable type of market housing,” he said.

The issue will now move to a public hearing, likely on Monday, April 28.

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jkurucz@thenownews.com Fears of limited parking and oversaturating the daycare market on Burke Mountain were not enough to sway Coquitlam council’s decision to give preliminary approval to the area’s fourth daycare.

With the exception of Coun. Craig Hodge, council unanimously passed the first reading of a zoning amendment that could pave the way for a childcare centre that could accommodate more than 70 kids.

The centre would be situated on a plot of land spanning two properties at 1235 and 1237 Burke Mountain St. The two-storey building would provide for 74 children and 11 additional staff and would operate from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Coun. Mae Reid questioned the need for the facility, arguing that a fourth daycare in the northeast area of Coquitlam would water down, or oversaturate, the market.

She’s also concerned over the potential for the building to be converted into another use in the event that there won’t be enough demand.

Couns. Craig Hodge, Brent Asmundson and Neal Nicholson argued that the parking layout will be inadequate, while the placement of drop-off points was also problematic for some on council.

Twelve parking spaces will be allotted at the site, with Hodge and Asmundson — both Burke Mountain residents — suggesting that configuration is not enough. Asmundson suggested that number should climb to at least 14 or 15 stalls.

Nicholson, on the other hand, worried that the parking lot could rival the one found at Como Lake Village as one of the worst in the city.

The issue will now go to a public hearing. The next public hearing is slated for Monday, April 28.

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Parkland site gets rezoned John KURUCZ

jkurucz@thenownews.com Despite lingering concerns around future land use choices, Coquitlam council gave preliminary approval to the sale of a portion of land next to the Parkland elementary school site.

Council unanimously endorsed the zoning change, which would facilitate the subdivision of land into eight single-family residential lots.

The land encompasses 1.26 acres (0.5 hectares) at the northeast corner of the site, at 1595 Regan Ave. The move comes in light of mounting fiscal concerns at the school district, which faces a second straight operating budget shortfall in excess of $12 million.

“The identification of surplus school lands for redevelopment as a means to generate capital funds has been targeted as a key strategy in this effort by [School District 43], as per policy direction from the province,” a city staff report notes.

The portion of the school site proposed for redevelopment fronts Como Lake Avenue to the north and Poirier Street to the east. A gas station and vacant commercial building are located to the north at the corner of Poirier and Como Lake. The school site, which is zoned civic institutional, is surrounded mostly by single-family homes.

Coun. Bonita Zarrillo, however, questioned the type of housing slated to be built next to the site. Noting those properties fall along a bus route, and in close proximity to the future Burquitlam SkyTrain station, she asked staff to outline what kinds of other land use choices could be appropriate.

“I’m not certain that single family is the highest and best use for this parcel,” added Mayor Richard Stewart. “I don’t even think it’s the most appropriate use. I’m still concerned about that.”

The issue will likely move to a public hearing on April 28.

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER

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Volunteering helps seniors stay vital More than 1.8 million Canadian senior citizens volunteer because they want to give back and make an impact in their communities.

Researchers have found that these seniors are getting much more than they expected: improved health as compared to those seniors who don’t volunteer.

“When retirees give their

time to others, their social networks and support systems increase and there’s also an increase in their happiness, energy and vitality,” says Dr. Ben Gottlieb, a University of Guelph psychology professor who has been researching the positive health benefits of volunteering among seniors. “They experience better cardiovascular function,

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Canadian seniors collectively volunteered more than 372 million hours in 2010, Statistics Canada says. less arthritis pain, better lung function, lower stress, anxiety and depression and have

an overall increase in selfesteem and sense of value.”

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volunteering for the past 23 years. Her volunteer career started when she responded to an ad in the paper looking for hospice volunteers and she has been with the organization ever since.

“When I started volunteering, I owned a business that required me to use a very specific set of skills so I sought opportunities that would allow me to learn new skills or maintain skills I wasn’t using in my job,” she explains from her home in Guelph, Ont. “For the past 16 years, I have been providing one-toone grief support for individuals who have requested help from hospice after they have lost a loved one. By listening to my clients, they have a safe, confidential place to voice their concerns. I feel what I do matters and get a lot of personal satisfaction out of it. I’ve actually been told I was a life saver and there is no greater compliment.”

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unteer job with Chalmers Community Service Centre where she has seen the health benefits of volunteering in her peers.

“We have a number of 80year-old volunteers who are keeping young and active because they are out there giving back instead of sitting at home. Many people don’t believe they’re 80 because of their physical ability and sharp brains,” she said.

A 2005 study found that seniors who volunteered at least two hours per week (100 hours annually) showed slower declines in self-reported health and physical functioning, and lower mortality rates than those who did not volunteer.

In 2010, Canadian seniors collectively volunteered more than 372 million hours, according to Statistics Canada. Many of them say they hear about volunteer opportunities through family, friends, volunteer centres and online at volunteer.ca.

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Giving back, in a big way Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com For most people, it’s one of the last places they want to spend any time in — the hospital emergency room.

But for one Tri-Cities resident and volunteer, the situation is the exact opposite.

Since 2006, Lynn Springle has happily gone about her business volunteering in the emergency ward at Eagle Ridge Hospital.

“You know the old adage ‘It’s more blessed to give than receive,’ and that is so true,” she told the Tri-Cities NOW. “Personally, I’m happiest when I’m giving.”

Every Thursday, Springle volunteers in the ward for three hours, helping out with a myriad of tasks.

She’ll assist with non-medical needs like restocking washrooms or folding garment bags. But mostly, she’s in the ward to provide company and comfort to patients.

That could mean a calming chat or providing a teddy bear for a young child to squeeze.

Just last week, a woman came through the emergency doors following a car crash.

Her hands were cold, so

Springle held them and the patient started smiling.

“It can be a very frightening experience,” she said of people coming to the department. “To see a patient relax and start smiling, to me is worth it all.”

The 70-year-old had been an active volunteer at her local church, but was looking for another challenge and way to meet new people.

Springle had trained as a nurse in her younger years, so the hospital was a perfect fit. She glides seamlessly between performing duties for patients and staff, and is comfortable in what can be a stressful environment.

Springle is also on hand to provide a little lift to the doctors and nurses in the ER. Sometimes that means delivering test samples to other parts of the hospital for a doctor or getting a wheelchair for a patient.

The former stay-at-home mom has also been known to bring treats for staff on shift.

In all, Springle has provided more than 1,100 hours of volunteer service to Fraser Health. And in honour of National Volunteer Week,

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Lynn Springle, 70, has volunteered in Eagle Ridge Hospital’s emergency room since 2006. this veteran of volunteering has some words of encouragement for anyone considering giving their time.

“Explore your options and see where your expertise can be best used,” she said.

Besides keeping her active, Springle said her time at the hospital lets her give back.

“I find volunteering very satisfying,” she said.

“Even if I’ve had a fairly boring day in [emergency], I come home and I remember I

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Springle now trains other volunteers in the hospital, with a keen eye to helping the younger ones who aspire to work in the field one day.

At times, she considers volunteering for other organizations, but the hospital gives her the flexibility to spend time with her family, and she loves being in the ER. “I’ll stay at the hospital for sure,” she said. “That’s a priority for me.”

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“Craftsman Collision generously pledges to match every item donated — for every can donated by a participating customer, two cans will make it onto a shelf at a local Salvation Army Community & Family Services operation.”

The Make a Dent Food Drive is held at eight participating Save–On–Foods and PriceSmart locations and continues to grow across the province each year. The Make a Dent event encourages customers to donate food items or cash, supporting the work of The Salvation Army and those individuals and families in need. All donations stay in the community in which they were donated.

Due to the efforts and support of Craftsman Collision through the food drive, this allows The Salvation Army’s Vancouver Community & Family Services to provide food hampers to more than 700 families.

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Home decor retailer grows

Urban Barn, a furniture and home accents retailer, has expanded in the Tri-Cities with a new store at Coquitlam Centre. The company, which already had Metro Vancouver stores in the South Granville and Langley areas, as well as an outlet in PoCo, has opened a 4,612-square-foot location in the mall.

Urban Barn first opened its doors in 1990. The Vancouverbased retailer now has 43 stores across Canada.

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Best Donair “Definitively the best donair we have had...we will be back - and often!”

So says one of Best Donair’s now regular customers after her first foray into arguably Coquitlam’s finest donair take-out restaurant.

Best Donair, at 1163 Pinetree Way, prides itself in fresh produce, from its soft breads to its fluffy rice, or its succulent meats to the crispy salads within.

And it’s that’s fresh philosophy that’s led to the restaurant’s rise in popularity in Coquitlam, despite only being open for little more than a year.

“We make everything absolutely fresh, not just the meats, but all the trimmings in the donair as well,” said Best Donair owner Abbass Khosravi.

Whether it’s the hand-made lamb, beef, chicken or falafel donairs, everything Best Donair serves up is “simply delicious,” added Khosravi.

Best Donair also boasts the lowest donair prices in town, with a freshly-cut, regular chicken donair, with all the trimmings, available for just $4.95.

And Best Donair is offering a special right now of a chicken or beef donair, with a pop, for only $5.50.

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A popular prescription: more exercise

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On Saturday, May 3, the Doctors of B.C. (formerly the B.C. Medical Association) will kick off the week with a free and fun two-kilometre

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Even if your doctor isn’t there, you’re welcome to attend. All members of the public are invited, but come

early to get your free pedometer. For more information about this event, check online at www.bcma.org/ walk-with-your-doc.

Throughout the month, doctors across the province will be writing prescriptions for exercise, encouraging patients of every age to be physically active.

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Are you looking for a new way to work out?

The City of Coquitlam is offering a free Bhangra fitness class “try-it” session on Friday, April 11 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt. Participants will try out Bhangra dance moves to Bollywood music to help strengthen and tone their muscles.

Those who like this fun and energetic workout will be able to register for the full session, which runs on Thursdays from April 10 to May 29, from 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way. Both the “try-it” session and the full session are open to adults 16 and older.

Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

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patients suffering from the symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Exercise has been shown to reduce stress hormones, such as cortisol, and increase endorphins, which are natural painkillers and feel-good chemicals. Exercise also promotes a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence.

Physical activity can provide social benefits; you can meet regularly with friends to keep you motivated or make new like-minded friends while enjoying your spin class, swim or Zumba sessions.

Our bodies were meant to move. When we don’t, our health suffers; when we do, we thrive.

Over the next week, look for simple ways you can increase your level of physical activity. You could walk or bike to school or work — or simply get off the bus a few blocks further from your destination. You could buy a bright new umbrella, embrace our rainy days and choose to do an extra walk each day. Take the stairs when you can.

At home, walk while you talk on the phone. Spend less time in front of the computer or TV but move around while you watch your favourite shows. Dance with the music you love.

In upcoming columns, I’ll discuss specific exercise recommendations, the risks of exercise and tips on staying motivated and achieving your fitness goals.

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May 10, many Greater Vancouver communities have organized a number of events, including community walks and activities at our recreation centres.

Why the big push for everyone to be more active?

Here are seven proven benefits of regular physical activity.

1. It decreases your risk for heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer. Exercise also plays an important role in managing and improving chronic health conditions.

2. Physical activity prevents weight gain and can help maintain a healthy weight. It complements healthy nutrition.

3. It improves the fitness of your heart, lungs and muscles. Regular physical activity conditions your body to function better, making everyday activities easier.

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When your limbs and brain are accustomed to movement, your balance, agility and ability to react improve.

When blood flows better throughout your body, it also provides better circulation to the brain. A healthy body promotes a healthy brain.

5. Weight-bearing activity (i.e. walking) helps maintain bone density, reducing your risk for osteoporosis and fractures.

6. Exercise improves sleep.

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The Spring Extra Helping Food Drive — which takes place at Loblaw stores including Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills and Extra Foods — runs through April 24.

“We believe we have a responsibility to help in the fight against hunger across the B.C. community,” Carlo Fierro, store manager of Real Canadian Superstore, said in a press release. “With the support and generosity of our customers and colleagues, we know we can make a difference for those in need at Food Banks BC.” According to Food Banks BC, an estimated 94,000 residents, 30 per cent of them children, rely on a food bank in an average month somewhere in this province.

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“Adding just one item to the food donation bin or a few extra dollars to your grocery bill

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customers, in 2013, the Extra Helping Food Drive raised more than $1.9 million in funds and over 1.5 million pounds of food for food banks across the country.

Loblaw hopes to raise $1.8 million and 1.8 million pounds of food in 2014.

Food Banks BC is the provincial association of 94 member food banks across the province.

Its vision is a hunger-free future, and it works to support and inspire member food banks so they, in turn, can achieve hunger-free communities all over B.C. Every year through the National Food Sharing System, Food Banks BC distributes more than one million pounds of food to community food banks.

Plus, $2 BC Sharing coupons, available at grocery store check stands, help food banks work directly with their local grocery stores to receive food donations.

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makes a big difference to local families in need.”

What should customers add to their shopping list? According to Food Banks BC, the most needed non-perishable items include peanut butter or nuts, baby food, canned fruits and vegetables, canned fish or meat and beans. Other needed items include pasta and sauce, rice, whole grain cereals and powdered or canned milk, but the nutritional needs in each community are different and donors are advised to connect directly with their local food bank. In the Tri-Cities, call SHARE at 604-931-2451.

One hundred per cent of food donations and 85 per cent of cash donations will go directly to food banks across B.C., while the remaining 15 per cent of donated cash will support provincial food bank programs.

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A: In certain cases, Judges can make child support payments start before the date of a court order. The reasoning behind these retroactive support payments is to ensure that children have the support they are entitled to, when they are entitled to it. The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that parents have an ongoing obligation to provide for children based on their incomes as they change. This means that even if an agreement or court order is in place, a parent paying child support is required to provide the other parent with information about any increases to his or her income. The increase in child support MARGARET SMYTH can be made retroactive to the date income increased, even if that happened months or years before. However, support won’t usually be increased retroactively unless notice was given that income information was required or additional support was needed. There are a variety of other factors that a Judge will consider before making an order for retroactive support. For example, a Judge will consider why a recipient parent has delayed a request for increased support or whether the retroactive support payment will cause hardship to the payor parent. Each case is different and time restrictions do apply. An experienced family law lawyer can advise you with respect to your obligation to pay support or your children’s entitlement to support. For a free consultation, call Smyth & Company at (604) 942 6560.

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WELLNESS Q – How can I release stuck energy in my body?

A – We are awakening to the realization that indeed we are all

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Often we may not even realize we’ve stored negative energy within us. But every time we get angry, upset, worried, frustrated, jealous, resentful, or stressed, or are filled with Owner Travis McLaren grief, sadness or sorrow, we create a negative physical reaction and lower vibrational energy within our body in addition to what’s going on in our mind. We all know when we’re upset we feel lousy physically as well as emotionally. The trouble is that while we recognize and clear the emotions and thoughts, we forget to clear our body.

We can release the negative energy in our bodies several ways; these include exercising, walking in nature, having a salt bath, reiki session or having a massage to name a few. I utilize several of these methods to release stuck energy, but one of my favorites is spending time on the Hydro-Massage bed at Cloud 9 Float Spa. While fully clothed, you lie on a hammock wrapped in jell and experience 6 powerful warm jets that massage your legs, butt and back.

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I eat healthy and I still get cavities. Why is that?

While there are multiple factors when looking at why you may be susceptible to decay there are four main ones to consider: The concentration of the bacteria that cause decay; these bacteria are passed on to babies and young children usually be caregivers or other children.

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Amount of plaque on the teeth increases the local presence of the bacteria responsible for decay. A dry mouth will increase this risk because of the lack of saliva which protects the teeth. Frequency of exposure to sugars. It is not how much sugar but how often the teeth are exposed to sugars that determines the risk. Remember that all foods except protein and fat break down into sugars. That includes fruits, vegetables and grains.

The acidity or pH of the mouth. A highly acidic diet will create an environment that is much more conducive to decay.

Your dental hygienist and dentist can help you to understand why, despite your “healthy” diet, you are developing cavities.

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In this fast-paced world, many of us spend time thinking about the past or planning for the future, so we often miss out on what is happening in the present.

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Most Buyers focus too much attention on the asking price when trying to decide what to offer on a potential home. Although the list price may provide an indicator of the Seller’s expectations it can often be very different than the current market value. Some Realtors will price a home right on or even below market value. In this situation, I would recommend a strong offer (maybe even full price) and hope to get it accepted before a potential bidding war. Others may list their home far above market value. In this case try a low offer but keep in mind it may take time for the Seller’s to realize there home is not valued at the price they had first anticipated. The biggest mistake I see is Buyer’s writing “lowball” offers on well priced homes. These offers often offend the Sellers and get rejected outright without even a consideration, and result in someone else getting the home at what was all along a fair price.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a stamp presentation

at 7 p.m. in the McGee Room of the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. A swap and shop is slated for 7 p.m., while a presentation follows at 8. Info: 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 “Mental illness, depression and addiction — understanding the links between the mental illness and addiction.” 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, APRIL 10 Women’s Connection Luncheon is slated for noon at the

Executive Plaza Inn at 405 North Rd in Coquitlam. Fashion historian Karien Edberghee will present a wedding attire fashion show, while guest speaker Joy Fera will speak to the topic of “Beyond Gold Medal Achievement.” To reserve a spot, call Frieda 604-9377198 by April 8.

Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier Branch, offers a class around how to operate a computer mouse from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 575 Poirier St. Learn to click, scroll, and more using exercises designed to teach and improve these skills. Registration is required for this free program. Call the reference desk at 604-937-4144 to register.

Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier Branch, offers a free hearing clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. at 575 Poirier St. A certified audiologist will explain the anatomy and function of the ear from 1 to 2, while Connect Hearing will conduct interactive hearing tests from 2 to 4. To register for this free program, call the registration line at 604-937-4155.

Tri-Cities Caregiver Program holds a pair of caregiver support meetings in both Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. The PoCo session runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Shaughnessy Care Centre, 2250 Wilson Ave. The Coquitlam group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave. All caregivers are welcome to attend either session. Info: Karen Tyrell at 778-7891496.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 Tri-Cities Caregiver Program holds a caregiver support meet-

ing from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen Tyrell at 778)-789-1496.

Metro Vancouver parks staff host an “Evening Frog SongFriday” event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam. Spend a spring evening strolling by the marsh to learn about frogs and other amphibians. Suited for ages six and up. Cost: $4.25/child/youth/senior and 8 for adults. Advance registration required. Info: www.metrovancouveronline.org or call 604-432-6359 and use barcode 5597.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Wildlife Rescue Association of BC and Douglas College

team up to host a free seminar on wills and estate planning from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the boardroom of Coquitlam’s Douglas College campus, 250 Pinetree Way. Information on issues of estate planning, will provision, legacies and taxation will be covered.

Info: 604-526-2747 or info@wildliferescue.ca.

Soroptomists International of the Tri-Cities hosts its fourth annual “Giver Her Wings Gala” at 6:30 p.m. in the Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr. in Port Moody. Cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, awards presentations, live music and more offered. For tickets or info, call 604-945-7071.

Happy Days Playschool hosts an open house from 10 a.m. to noon at 489 Mundy St. in Coquitlam. Info: 604-936-0722 or info@happydaysplayschool.ca.

Coquitlam Chorale presents “A Spring Mix” at 7:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam.

The show also runs on April 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Donations to the food bank will be accepted at both shows. Info: 604-927-6555.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13 Riverview Horticultural Centre Society and Burke Moun-

tain Naturalists lead a heritage walk on the Riverview Hospital site beginning at 1 p.m. A bus will be available for those who find the walk strenuous. Meet at the upper entrance of the Henry

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Glen Pine Pavilion and Spirit Square play host to a “Bunny Hop & Hunt” Easter celebration from 10 a.m. to noon at 1200 Glen Pine Crt. in Coquitlam. Easter games, crafts, face painting, and an Easter egg hunt will be on tap. Children need to register, but adults do not. Info: www.coquitlam.ca/outdoors or 604-9274386.

Soli Deo Gloria Ballet presents a show entitled “Who You Say I Am” at 6:30 p.m. at 1160 Lansdowne Dr. in Coquitlam. Dance, ballet, music, poetry and more offered. Admission is $10, although students get in free. Info: erbfwomensevents@gmail.com.

ONGOING Developmental Disabilities Association offers free pickup of

gently used houseware items, including dishes, toys and books.

Cloth items can be dropped off in bins. Furniture, dishes and clothes are accepted at donation stations. Info: 604-273-4332.

Downtown Coquitlam Toastmasters meet weekly from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at a pair of locations. The group meets the first Wednesday of the month in the Coquitlam Foundation Room of the City Centre Library Branch, 1169 Pinetree Way. All other Wednesday meetings are held in Room B2090 at the Douglas College campus on 1250 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. Toastmasters training program address skills including public speaking, listening, evaluating and feedback, and leadership skills. Info: 604-936-1427.

Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary hosts a coffee program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays in the main lobby of the hospital, 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody. Sales of beverages and baked goods raise funds for the purchase of hospital equipment and patient comfort items.

Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop needs volunteers for its new location at 2811B Shaughnessy St. Help raise funds for the purchase of equipment and patient comfort items at the hospital. There are openings for all shift positions (cashier, customer assistant, sorting clerk and pricing clerk). Shift hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Training is provided.

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Express engineer BC final berth

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sports@thenownews.com When you continually serve upset after upset, confound the experts and usurp the ranked, at some point you lose that ‘underdog’ moniker.

The Coquitlam Express are at that juncture.

The Express have arrived, led by a New Jerseyraised captain and a steady, unflinching netminder named Gordy. Their destination now is a bestof-seven series with the Vernon Vipers for the Fred Page Cup and the B.C. Hockey League’s playoff crown, starting Friday in the Interior town.

By beating the Victoria Grizzlies 4-3 in triple overtime last Thursday, the Express won the right to be considered not just giant killers, but as a potent lineup who are deserving finalists and candidates for the national championship tourney.

“To be honest, I don’t think anyone thought we’d get very far this year, except us players,” said defenceman Marc Biega, 19. “We’ve kind of just gone about our business and had faith in the game plan.”

That “game plan” has caught the opposition off guard, including regular season champion Langley and now the runners-up from the provincial capital.

Thursday’s win, which saw Biega end the drawnout drama in the 106th minute with his sixth tally of the playoffs, was something that evolved out of adrenaline, exhaustion and determination.

“It was pretty crazy, everyone was just exhausted and we realized (in the intermission) that we had to play smarter but to get the puck to the net,” said captain Ryan Rosenthal of the final frame, where the Express fired nine shots in the six minutes.

“Both teams had a lot of chances in overtime, but [by the last period] you could see how slow the game was going. We found the legs to generate a burst of chances and wanted to finish it there.”

Overcoming a 3-2 deficit against a team desperate for a win required some intense determination, said head coach Barry Wolff. It’s what the team has brought to each round of the postseason.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the guys, for the effort and the discipline they showed throughout,” said Wolff. “I just think they had just enough to get it done, they wanted to get it done then and they did it.”

Now Vernon presents the next big challenge, with the reward a BCHL Fred Page Cup banner.

The third-best team in the Interior during the regular season, the Vipers have the benefit of knowing what they’ll be doing in early May, with an automatic berth to the national Royal Bank Cup championship tourney they’ll be hosting.

There is little chance they’ll ease up and relax their guard in the league final, said Wolff.

“That may come into play early in the playoffs for some teams, knowing that no matter what they’re going to be there,” said Wolff. “When you get this far along, though, you have been winning and you want to continue winning.”

During 15 playoffs games, Vernon has out-

SPORTS SHORTS INFIELDER GOES YARD

For Coquitlam Reds first baseman Alex Owen, sometimes great opportunities come in pairs.

Already having had the honour to represent Canada at the 2009 Little League World Series, Owen is among the names who are posted to Team Canada’s lineup for the upcoming Latin American Baseball Classic, which runs in August in the Dominican Republic.

The 17-year-old slugger is proud to wear the red-and-white.

“When I go to a different country, I want people to know I’m Canadian and know I can play the game,” Owen told the Burnaby NOW.

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Coquitlam Express captain Ryan Rosenthal, centre, shown above bowling past Victoria checkers during last week’s game in Coquitlam, was named the BCHL Player of the Week after contributing three goals and two assists in the team’s two-game sweep of Victoria.

scored its competition 54-41, while Coquitlam has at 2.65 — a smidge better than Vernon’s Austin a 46-43 goals for-goals against ratio. During the Smith’s 2.67 — has him situated among the topregular season, however, no team had as potent an five in the playoffs, along with a .922 save percentage. offence as the Express.

The 21-year-old native of They’ll match up against a big, Stillwater, Minn. has set the tone lumbering Viper defence that for the team’s meteoric rise, said features 6-foot-3 bruisers Josh the captain.

Bryan, Dylan Chanter, Ryan Renz To be honest, I “Gordy’s the reason why we’ve and Jared Wilson. The Interior don’t think anyone got this far, he’s just been incredclub’s top sniper is Brett Mulcahy, ible. It’s amazing how he’s played who has a league-best 13 goals in thought we’d get and we’re definitely feeding off 15 playoff games. this far this year, that,” said Rosenthal, who, when “We’re a fast team and except us... asked, added Defiel wears the [Vernon’s] defence is big and team’s best playoff beard. slow,” noted Rosenthal. “It’s up –Marc Biega The best-of-seven series conto us to make that our advantage, tinues Saturday in Vernon. Game to score off the rush and get to 3 and 4 come to Coquitlam on Monday and the net.”

Rosenthal sits fourth overall in playoff scor- Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre. If ing, with 12 goals and five assists in 15 games. necessary, it continues Thursday in Vernon, with Netminder Gordy Defiel’s goals-against average Game 6 back in Coquitlam on Saturday, April 19.

GLENEAGLE IN A ROMP

The Gleneagle Warriors rocked the South Delta Sun Devils by a 46-0 landslide last week in senior boys rugby action.

Fly half and captain Kallam Harley scored the game’s first try, off a brilliant setup from Mitch Howey. Howey and scrum half Aarman Bondar would make it 15-0 for the visitors before halftime.

Gleneagle upped its lead in the second half when Grade 11 Bruce Wong carried in a pair of tries on long dashes, while Howey would intercept a South Delta pass and rumble 60 yards for another score.

Rounding out the offensive explosion were flankers Brandon Gair and Logan Wong, who both cashed in Sun Devil turnovers to complete the victory.

ROCK BLAST STEALTH

Langley native Garrett Billings showed little love for his hometown team Saturday, when his Toronto Rock bashed the Vancouver Stealth 17-9 in National Lacrosse League play.

In the first half, Billings set up the Rock’s first five goals and had seven helpers before he left the game due to an injury. Ex-Coquitlam senior Adanac Colin Doyle tallied five times.

The Stealth got four goals from Rhys Duch and five assists by Brett Bucktooth, while Coquitlam native Tyler Garrison chalked up a pair of helpers.

Vancouver heads to Rochester for this week’s test.

In other NLL action, Coquitlam senior Adanac Daryl Veltman posted four points as the Calgary Roughnecks edged Buffalo 16-13.

Throws hit silver mark at US trials

Chanell Botsis and Brittni Wolczyk let it fly at the American Youth Olympic Trials last week in Florida.

The Tri-Cities teens each picked up a silver medal, with Botsis tossing 58.71 metres in the hammerthrow, while Wolczyk reached 48.02m with the javelin.

A Coquitlam athlete, Botsis was feeling a tad on edge entering her largest meet ever. Her response was to nail a new personal best.

“I was pretty nervous going in, but I had trained hard. It was a great start [to the season],” she said.

She placed second behind American Haley Showalter’s 63.29m toss Botsis’ result also bettered the mark she set at last summer’s Royal Canadian Legion Youth track meet — which established a new meet record.

“I really felt good when I was doing my turns and it just came through perfectly — my technique on [that throw] was perfect.”

Botsis also competed in the discus, placing eighth with a throw of 35.14.

Wolczyk, meanwhile, finished second behind the U.S.’s Emma Fitzgerald’s spear of 51.25m.

“I went in hoping to take it nice and easy, hit a good number like 44m for my first meet of the season,” said Wolczyk. “I’m really happy with [48.02m].”

The 16-year-old Port Coquitlam athlete is no stranger to international competition, having represented Canada last year at the World Youth championships in the Ukraine.

This time, while nursing a sore ankle, she benefited from having coach Tom Nielsen in attendance as well as her own javelins.

“It was all new there, but what was running through my mind was that I just didn’t want to re-injure myself.”

She won gold at last year’s Royal Canadian Legion meet, with a personal best javelin distance of 48.71m.

Also competing was PoCo’s Teagan Rasche, who posted a pair of fifth place results in both the hammerthrow and javelin.

Both Wolczyk and Botsis now await the results from the South American trials to see whether their marks will earn them a berth to the Youth Olympics, to be held August in China.

ROYALS FETE ATHLETES

One does his damage on the court, the other dominates the diamond.

For both Andrew McWilliam and Kyla Myre, the past year proved to be great seasons with their teammates.

The pair were honoured as Douglas College athletes of the year two weeks ago.

McWilliam, a fourth-year outside hitter on the Royals volleyball team, led Douglas to third at the Canadian Colleges championships, picking up a first all-star team award, on the heels of a provincial MVP prize.

Myre, meanwhile, was the Royals’ ace as the team ran the table all the way to the Northwest Community Colleges softball championship silver medal. The righthander was also an allstar at the national and regional levels.

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