The Tri-Cities Now April 23 2014

WEDNESDAY APRIL 23, 2014

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The fire destroyed the carport and one vehicle, while causing extensive damage to the house and another car.

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FAMILY ESCAPES AS FIREFIGHTERS RESCUE PET CAT

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com A Coquitlam home was destroyed by a blaze that ripped through it early Monday morning.

Fire crews were called to the house in the 400 block of Byng Street around 5 a.m. after a neighbour reported seeing flames coming from the garage.

By the time crews arrived, the house was fully engulfed, with flames rolling out the front window.

Fortunately, the family, including a mother-in-

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law and small child, made it out of the burning home safely.

Firefighters also managed to rescue a pet cat from the basement.

Coquitlam fire chief Wade Pierlot said it appeared the fire started in the garage, which was described as a detached carport-style structure just a few feet from the house, and spread quickly through the rest of the home.

The blaze destroyed the carport and one vehicle, while causing extensive damage to the home and another vehicle.

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Derelict boat plan to be launched Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com The weather is getting warmer, bringing boaters out onto the water.

And if the folks in charge of Port Metro Vancouver have their way, this season on the Burrard Inlet, a new plan will be in place to deal with derelict boats or “vessels of interest” as they are called.

Last fall, the port authority, along with the City of Port Moody, announced the two organizations were working on a pilot project to deal with the growing problem of derelict boats on the inlet.

The proposed pilot project, a first-of-its-kind for B.C.,

would see the creation of a designated anchorage area (DAA) for recreational vessels only. Under the plan, people would be discouraged from living aboard their boats, but the area could include overnight stays.

The city would have control over water to manage the area and collect fees from boaters, while the port’s role would be to raise awareness of the program, take part in patrols and assist in communicating to boaters.

But the plan got a rough ride from Port Moody residents at a November open house, and the seas have been fairly quiet since.

Mayor Mike Clay said the

project hasn’t been a priority over the wintertime for the port or the city, but noted staff are working to refine the plan.

“I think they [Port Metro Vancouver] thought they had a plan that was a slam dunk, and they now realize they need some work,” he said, adding residents exposed some weaknesses in the plan.

Clay said the port wasn’t giving strong commitments as to what it would do for boats outside the managed area. As well, he said, if someone didn’t want to pay, when asked if it would remove their boat, the port gave noncommittal answers.

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The revised plan is expected to make its way in front of council in coming weeks.

Last week, a boat started sinking after it was tied to the Rocky Point Park pier.

It’s believed the boat came into the harbour about a week before, drifted into the head of the inlet and ran aground before being tied to the pier.

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week in Port Moody. leaked from the listing boat, but it wasn’t expected to cause environmental damage.

Port officials said they’re hoping to have the pilot project in place in time for boating season and have been working with the city to address concerns.

“This is the case where Port Moody is demonstrating, in our view, significant leadership on an issue. We’re trying to be as supportive as possible in that, recognizing people have legitimate concerns,” said Peter Xotta,

Port Metro’s vice-president of planning and operations, adding the authority is prepared to review any amendments to the plan.

The issue around the boats came to a head last June after residents expressed concern over vessels on the inlet, including the potential for collisions and boaters dumping raw sewage. At the time there were an estimated 37 boats in area.

Xotta explained the port has a number of programs in place to handle derelict boats, including keeping a log on every vessel in the port’s jurisdiction, taking a picture and building a file over time.

He suggested the port is getting good at tracking down the owners of vessels of interest.

“We feel like we’re in a better position to support Port Moody and we think the fact we’re in a better position to support Port Moody should give them comfort in the partnership that we can be successful,” Xotta said.

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Teachers to begin job action today

be putting some resources on the table and all they’ve done so far is say, ‘No, no, no.’”

Education Minister Peter Fassbender issued Despite the threat of a looming strike notice, a news release last Thursday suggesting the the head of the Coquitlam teachers union says union’s move was “disappointing but not at both students and parents can expect business all surprising.”

“There has been virtually no movement as usual in Tri-Cities schools for the foreseefrom the BCTF on their wage and contract able future.

Coquitlam Teachers’ Association president positions,” he said. “The union hasn’t moved Charley King told the Tri-Cities NOW Tuesday off its opening position of approximately 13.5 that impending job action, slated to take effect per cent increase over three years, nor has it today (Wednesday), won’t affect the majority withdrawn any of its many other monetary proposals.” of classroom services.

King argued B.C. teachers “There will be no immedishould be paid at the same ate school closures or any level as their counterparts in disruptions to students,” he There will be Alberta or Ontario. A BCTF said. “Teachers are going to report issued in January sugcontinue to teach, write report no immediate gests B.C. teachers range anycards, communicate with parschool closures where between sixth and ninth, ents and participate in volunor any depending on their teaching tary activities.” category, in terms of pay when TheB.C.Teachers’Federation disruptions to compared to teachers in other (BCTF) issued 72-hour strike students. provinces and territories. notice last week, after memTeachers in Alberta and the bers voted by a wide margin – Charley King, — 89 per cent — in favour of Coquitlam Teachers’ Northwest Territories, according to the report, are paid the a strike mandate last month.

Association highest salary.

Last week’s move was referred “We’re well below the to as “phase one” of job action, and is expected to affect administrative duties national average in terms of what we’re being paid. We’re not saying make that all up in one only.

The union is seeking wage increases of 13.5 day, and we’re not saying we want to be the per cent over three years, smaller class sizes, highest paid in the country,” King said.

As for the teachers’ next move, King said and more supports for special-needs students.

Media reports suggest the government’s offer that depends on the province.

“Hopefully they get back to the table and entails a 10-year deal with a seven-per-cent wage increase over the first six years, and how we react really depends on that,” he raises tied to inflation in the following four said. “There’s no timeline for escalating to rotating strikes, but we are prepared to do it years.

“They’re talking about trying to achieve a if government’s not going to bring anything 10-year deal,” King said. “Well, if they want new to the table.”

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Fire destroys house BLAZE BEING TREATED AS SUSPICIOUS UNTIL IT’S RULED OTHERWISE, CHIEF SAYS

CONT. FROM PAGE 1 “It [the home] suffered major damage. I’d be surprised if it’s restored. I would say it’s probably going to be a knock-down at this point,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. “It’s a tough thing for the family on Easter, but everyone is safe and there were no injuries and that’s an important thing to remember in

these types of tragic circumstances.”

The home and the neighbourhood were built in the late 1970s, but described as well kept and, at one point, remodeled.

Pierlot said the department is treating the fire as suspicious until it determines otherwise.

“We always look at each fire that way anytime there

is a report of a fire that starts outside the home,” he said.

“We definitely are going to investigate it with that in mind.”

Investigators were expected to be on scene this week to determine the cause.

As for the family, Pierlot said they were being taken care of by victims services, but there was no word on whether they had insurance.

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‘Major milestone’ in Amanda Todd case Jeremy DEUTSCH

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com It’s been nearly a week since Mounties announced charges against a Dutch national in relation to the Amanda Todd case, and Amanda’s mother is hoping more charges will eventually be laid.

“I hope they [police] don’t close the case thinking they caught the guy,” Carol Todd told the Tri-Cities NOW, adding predators have to have someone with whom to trade images and photos.

“I still think this person might just be one of a whole bunch of people.”

Carol also believes there could be a local element to the investigation, but suggested proving a case could be difficult.

Last week, Coquitlam RCMP and Crown counsel announced a 35-year-old Dutch citizen and resident of the Netherlands had been charged with several offences in Canada in relation to the Amanda Todd investigation.

Police called the announcement a “major milestone” in the investigation that has spanned three and a half years and included local, provincial, national and international components.

The unidentified man is facing five charges, including extortion, Internet luring, criminal harassment, possession of child pornography for the purpose of distribution and possessing child pornography. All charges are related to incidents that allegedly

occurred between Jan. 1, 2010 and Oct. 10, 2012.

Police did not release the name of the man, but the media has identified the suspect as Aydin Coban.

B.C.’s Criminal Justice Branch released a statement saying it will ask the federal Department of Justice to request the man be extradited to Canada to face the five charges, but it is unclear how long that may take given the charges he also faces in his native country.

Amanda Todd was attending Grade 10 at Coquitlam Alternate Basic Education (CABE) Secondary in Coquitlam. She committed suicide on Oct. 10, 2012, a month after posting a YouTube video about being bullied.

Carol said wherever the suspect ends up in court, she hopes the consequences will fit the crime.

“If he serves time somewhere, that’s good,” she said.

But word of the charges hasn’t brought closure to the PoCo mom, who instead sees it as another chapter in what will likely be a very long story.

She also views the criminal charges as a vindication for her daughter, who was bullied not only online, but in real life by her peers.

Carol said Amanda was getting over the initial incident, but was continually harassed up until her death.

In a statement released April 16, the National Public Prosecutor’s Office in the Netherlands said there could be several dozen victims in multiple countries, includ-

ing the Netherlands, Great Britain and the U.S. Dutch police are working with their counterparts in other countries, including the U.K. National Crime Agency.

“The suspicions against the man are that he approached underage girls via the Internet and then seduced them into performing sexual acts in front of a webcam. He is suspected of subsequently [pressuring] them to participate in making new material. The investigation has not revealed any indications that the suspect abused his victims physically,” the statement said.

Prosecutors allege the suspect may have also defrauded adult men outside the Netherlands.

“These men performed sexual acts in front of the webcam on the assumption that they were in Internet contact with an underage boy. The suspect is thought to have blackmailed the men by threatening to hand the images over to the police,” the press release states.

The suspect remains in custody and faces numerous charges. In the meantime, Carol is continuing with her charitable work in the name of her daughter through the Amanda Todd Legacy.

She’s also created a team for BMO’s The Walk so Kids Can Talk on Sunday, May 4.

The five-kilometre Vancouver event raises money for Kids Help Phone. The team hopes to raise $2,500.

For more information, visit amandatoddlegacy.org.

— with files from the Vancouver Sun

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Maillard Middle to beautify grounds John KURUCZ

jkurucz@thenownews.com The entire student population at Maillard Middle School will gather Friday to plant, build and celebrate.

The school and its surrounding community is embarking on a beautification project that will see a number of different plant species spread across the school grounds, along with planter boxes, picnic tables and other items.

Friday’s gathering coincides with Earth Week, and is meant to develop a connection between students and the natural world around them.

“It’s a different form of play — getting back into nature, getting our hands dirty and getting to know the smell of dirt,” said Kathryn Jung, the school’s vice-principal.

“They’ll get to watch the fruits of their labour grow over time.”

The beautification project was made possible largely by a $15,000 Spirit of Coquitlam grant awarded to the school’s parent advisory committee

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Student Lauren and teacher Theresa Roberts, leader of the project green team, will take part in Friday’s efforts. last year.

Those funds will help towards a celebratory barbecue and the materials necessary to get the garden project off the ground — or in this case, in the ground.

“It’s going to be a little bit of everything — flowers, some smaller shrubs and herbs and other plants that hopefully will be ready to eat before this year is over,” Jung said.

On top of improving the school’s visual beauty, Jung

hopes Friday’s event will aid in networking across the entire school community: parents, teachers and the surrounding neighbours. It’s hoped that connection will lead to volunteers maintaining the garden when school isn’t in session during the summer and other holidays.

“It’s really a community project and so we’re trying to get community groups to come network with us,” Jung said.

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Bring laws up to speed

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nebriated drivers kill people.

It doesn’t take a genius to figure out why. They are unable to focus properly on the task of driving, they cannot see as clearly as when they are sober, and their reaction times are compromised by the alcohol coursing through their systems.

But amazingly, they are no longer the deadliest drivers on the roads in three provinces — Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and Ontario — where cellphone users, particularly those who text while driving, have taken over that fatal lead spot.

And texting drivers have moved into second place with a bullet in B.C., hot on the heels of the drunk drivers.

And while their deadly drinking-driving cousins’ behaviour is chemically altered, the reasons behind the texters’ deadliness are the same: they aren’t focused on their driving, they’re not seeing the road ahead, and their attention on their electronic devices impairs their reaction time when something goes awry.

While some folks may delude themselves into believing that talking on a cellphone isn’t too dangerous, statistics say otherwise. In fact, it turns out taking or making calls on hands-free devices is just as hazardous as using hand-held phones. Unfortunately, laws prohibiting only hand-held devices haven’t caught up to that reality yet.

But honestly, how stupid does a person have to be to fail to recognize the dangers of texting while driving?

A study in Virginia showed texting drivers are 23 times more likely to be involved in a collision than drivers who are not distracted. Other studies have shown there is a significantly greater likelihood of a fatality occurring in an accident involving a distracted driver.

It’s time to bring the law up to speed with all dangerous driving. A practice that is killing as many people as drinking and driving should be met with similar penalties — through the Criminal Code of Canada.

OILED WILDLIFE FIRSTRESPONDER TRAINING NEEDED IN THE TRI-CITIES Did you know that we have nothing in place in the TriCities in the event of a significant oil spill to respond to the care and treatment of wildlife?

I attended a gathering with like-minded people that are concerned about environmental sustainability, called TriCity Greendrinks, last week. Green Drinks events occur around the world and are open to everyone. There were 32 concerned citizens, including several Tri-Cities elected municipal councillors, in attendance.

Some might assume that we already have something like this in place and that the SPCA would be the organization equipped to look after birds smothered in oil.

Wrong. Sara Dubois, the chief scientific officer at the BCSPCA, and Jane Thomsing, former employee and volunteer for the Wildlife Rescue Association, say this is not the case. They emphasize that we need education and oiled wildlife first responder training to handle this huge risk that has not been addressed. Port Moody Coun. Rick Glumac indicated he has attempted to initiate an open house in Port Moody with Kinder Morgan. Kinder Morgan continually postpones dates to answer the difficult questions — why is this?

In response to the presentation, Tri-City Greendrinks facilitator Elaine Willis will be organizing oiled wildlife first responder training in the Tri-Cities through the Tri-City Green Council network.

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Kelowna: B.C.’s epicentre

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ith the legislature not in session this past week, Premier Christy Clark paid a visit to the political epicentre of her government. No, not her hometown of Vancouver. But Kelowna, B.C.’s “City of Premiers.”

Her visit there was to showcase some modest government spending announcements — funding for an ice skating event and money for flood protection — but the amount of money wasn’t the key aspect of her trip.

Instead, the Kelowna visit served as a reminder that there has been a seismic shift in the B.C. Liberal government’s outlook and how that shapes its priorities.

The result of the last provincial election forced that shift, and its impact will be significant as long as the B.C. Liberals hold power.

I’ve noted this shift before, and now we are starting to see some examples of how this is playing out, and they’re not just about where the premier chooses to travel.

The breakup of the Agriculture Land Reserve into two zones, for example, is clearly designed to favour the outlying regions of the province, far away from downtown Vancouver. Allowing increased economic activity on land that may have been in the ALR since the days of the 1970s NDP government will no doubt be more popular than not in the Interior and the North.

The relentless focus on building a liquefied natural gas industry and potentially creating tens of thousands of jobs (almost all of them located in the North) speaks to this government looking outside of Vancouver and its suburbs and not at them.

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provincial parks (essentially, allowing a right-of-way through a park to allow economic development outside of that park) is more evidence the B.C. Liberals are less interested in courting urban voters, and more focused on winning support in natural-resource-dependent communities.

The cabinet order (subsequently rescinded last week after an outcry from First Nations) to exempt ski resorts and natural gas processing from a provincial environmental assessment review shows how far the government is willing to go to hasten development in the regions, even if it sidesteps environmental protection regulations (although the government argues its own review process is simply duplication of other, existing ones).

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t’s not hard to see how and why these policies have been arrived at.

First, the B.C. government firmly believes developing the natural resource sector is the key to economic growth for the province in the coming decades.

Secondly, though, is the fact the B.C. Liberals know the key to them remaining in power is to build and retain electoral strength along the Fraser River, and through the Interior and the North.

Although the government has four seats in Vancouver, the election cost

them two seats in the city. However, it increased its voter strength in the regions and picked up an additional seat from there as well.

Now, less than a quarter of the government caucus represents Vancouver and its northern and eastern suburbs.

Power has shifted to the southern suburbs and the outlying regions, and this is bound to help shape government priorities.

There is also the psychological impact of Clark being defeated in VancouverPoint Grey. She has said on more than one occasion that losing in that riding made her realize she doesn’t have to worry about the urban green voters who dominate the coffee bars of Kitsilano and UBC. This brings me back to Kelowna, and why that city is poised for benefits less likely to flow Vancouver’s way.

When she was there last week, the idea of a second bridge crossing over Okanagan Lake was part of the conversation. Long viewed as part of a dreamy wish list for Okanagan residents, the project has suddenly taken on a new urgency, as Clark’s government has committed $2 million for study and planning purposes.

It may take a decade to actually complete the bridge, but I like the odds of it being completed ahead of, say, a SkyTrain or rapid transit line down the West Broadway corridor to UBC. That SkyTrain line would travel through two ridings that gave the B.C. Liberals the boot last May. An Okanagan Lake bridge would impact three ridings that are represented by B.C. Liberal cabinet ministers and the premier herself.

Bets, anyone, on which one has a better chance of being done first?

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

OPINION ARE YOU A GREAT DRIVER? I’M NOT

I am not a great driver.

I think I am getting better, though. I am trying, and working on a few things.

For example, when I make right-hand turns, I am forcing myself to do a quick shoulder check.

Those of us who grew up learning to drive in the rural Lower Mainland are used to being able to just whip around corners.

However, in urban areas, there are often pedestrians waiting to cross the road and, obviously, my lack of shoulder checking could crush them into pink paste.

This little confession is odd for two reasons.

First, very few people, when asked, will tell you they are bad drivers, or indeed that they are anything less than excellent.

Surveys since the 1980s have revealed that drivers consistently rate themselves good to excellent. A 1981 survey found 93 per cent of Americans rated themselves in the top 50 per cent.

A 2011 Allstate survey found similar results, with 64 per cent of Americans rating themselves

“excellent” or “very good.”

Mathematically, that’s impossible.

This type of self-ranking is known as the Lake Wobegon Effect, after the fictional town in which Garrison Keillor noted that “all the children are above average.”

There’s also probably some link to the Dunning-Kruger Effect, in which people who are very, very bad at something mistakenly think they are amazing. So the worst drivers among us are more likely to rank themselves at the top end!

The second reason it’s odd that I can say I’m not a perfect driver is that we allow that confession in our society, with no repercussions.

Imagine if I was a heart surgeon and I casually mentioned to you that I’m pretty good, but sometimes I have a little trouble with the left ventricle. I’m working on it, but I’m not going to stop operating just because I need a little more practice!

Would you let me near an operating room? Of course not!

Nor would you trust an engineer who guesstimated on a bridge’s carrying capacity, a nuclear power plant technician who was a bit fuzzy on meltdown

prevention or a bomb squad member who chose which wire to cut with a coin flip.

We treat driving differently from most other dangerous activities. I’m allowed behind the wheel, despite my admission that I’m one bad day away from running over a baby stroller in a crosswalk.

I think the main reason I have for being suspicious of my own driving ability is my father’s good example of self-assessment. He worked as a bus driver, and came to it relatively late in life.

When I turned 16, he announced that he would teach me the basics, and then I was going to be enrolled in a driving school.

He was aware he still had a few bad habits, and he had no intention of passing any along to me, he said.

I should note that, in a 10-year bus driving career, he caused one accident — he clipped a lamp post with his bus’s side mirror.

He was also rammed twice by people driving compact cars who apparently didn’t notice either A) the red lights they were running, or B) the giant freakin’ bus in the middle of the intersection.

Dunning-Kruger strikes again.

I hope that when most people

Notice of Public Hearing

Proposed neighbourhood pub – 815-840 Village Drive (Fremont Village) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3872

Public Hearing 7 pm on Monday, April 28, 2014 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

To amend Comprehensive Development Zone 31 (CD31) to allow for one neighbourhood pub use with up to 125 indoor seats and 52 outdoor patio seats and one liquor store use within the Fremont Village Lifestyle Center.

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

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Inspection of documents:

Prior to the public hearing, the public is welcome to inspect the proposed bylaw and any related bylaws, reports and plans at: Corporate Office, Port Coquitlam City Hall 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) Susan Rauh, CMC, Corporate Officer 604.927.5421 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

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say they’re above average, they aren’t exaggerating much. Maybe driving skill is a big bell curve, with lots of us in the middle, at least close to average, a little scattering of highly skilled, safe drivers, and a few idiots on the left hand side of the graph.

But even if that’s true, and those drivers admit they’re garbage, we won’t make them give up their licences.

Cars are so vital to so many, that we tolerate even obvious flaws, at least until they turn tragic.

Matthew Claxton writes for the Tri-Cities NOW’s sister paper in Langley.

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City of Coquitlam

Notice of Public Hearing

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

Date: Monday, April 28, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

Item 1 Text Amendment to Part 5 General Regulations Introducing Multi-Family and Commercial Recycling Requirements The intent of Bylaw 4442, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 by adding to Part 5 – “General Regulations” minimum recycling area requirements for all new multi-family apartment and commercial developments.

Item 2 Text Amendment to the RM-3 Zone The intent of Bylaw 4467, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to amend the maximum density, maximum lot coverage, minimum building height, setbacks (for buildings above four-storeys abutting land designated One-Family Residential or Neighbourhood Attached Residential) and building size regulations permitted in the RM-3 Mutli-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential zone for the Burquitlam and Lougheed Evergreen Line Core and Shoulder areas.

If approved, the proposed Zoning Bylaw text amendment to the RM-3 Zone, as applied in the Evergreen Line Core and Shoulder areas in the Burquitlam and Lougheed Neighbourhoods, will: support Evergreen Line transit ridership by increasing potential density in Evergreen Line station areas; and address an existing gap between the maximum density permitted in the RM-3 zone and the maximum density permitted in the RM-4 zone. *Please visit the City’s website (coquitlam.ca/publichearing) to view detailed maps of the areas where the proposed RM-3 zoning amendments may be applied.

Item 3 Addresses: 1235 and 1237 Burke Mountain Street

Item 4 Address: Northeast Portion of 1595 Regan Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4477, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the RS-8 zoned areas of the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4477, 2014 from RS-8 Large Village Single Family Residential to P-4 Special Care Institutional. The existing P-5 Special Park zoning will not be affected by this application.

The intent of Bylaw 4404, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to revise the land use designation of a portion (at the northeast corner) of the Parkland Elementary School site at 1595 Regan Avenue (as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4404, 2014) from School to One-Family Residential.

If approved, the application will facilitate the development of a childcare facility for 74 children.

Bylaw 4477, 2014 Addresses: 1235 and 1237 Burke Mountain Street

Bylaw 4404, 2014 Address: Northeast Portion of 1595 Regan Avenue

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Date: Monday, April 28, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 The intent of Bylaw 4405, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone a portion (at the northeast corner) of the Parkland Elementary School site at 1595 Regan Avenue (as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4405, 2014) from P-1 Civic Institutional to RS-3 One-Family Residential.

If approved, the application would facilitate a proposed residential subdivision consisting of eight (8) single-family residential lots.

Bylaw 4405, 2014 Address: Northeast Portion of 1595 Regan Avenue

How do I find out more information?

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from Wednesday, April 16, 2014 to Monday, April 28, 2014 in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

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

How do I provide input?

Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-9273010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity.

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

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Try Sportball The City of Coquitlam is partnering with Sportball Lower Mainland to provide residents with “the best sports instruction possible,” according to a press release. Sportball aims to help children to develop socially as well as physically, through a curriculum designed to reinforce self-confidence free from the pressure of competition. The following programs start in May at Poirier Community Centre (630 Poirier St.) and Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.).

• Sportball Junior (16 months to two years) — Children will be introduced to a different sport each week through creative games, songs, rhymes, stories and more. Adult participation is required. Program runs at Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex on Thursdays from May 8 to June 19, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., and at Poirier Community Centre on Saturdays from May 10 to June 21, 9 to 9:45 a.m.

• Sportball Parent & Child (two to three years) — Children will learn introductory physical skills to help them develop confidence in their abilities. Classes will focus on refining, rehearsing and repeating skills and playing games in a fun, creative, non-competitive environment. Adult participation is required. Program runs at Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex on Thursdays from May 8 to June 19, 10:15 to 11 a.m., and at Poirier Community Centre on Saturdays from May 10 to June 21, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.

• Sportball Big Kids (three-and-a-half to five years) — Introduce your children to the concepts and skills used in eight major ball sports. The focus is on practice, skill development and teamwork rather than winning. This program runs at Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex on Thursdays from May 8 to June 19, 11 a.m. to noon, and at Poirier Community Centre on Saturdays from May 10 to June 21, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Register for these programs online at www.coquitlam.ca/ pslc or call 604-927-4386.

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Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015.

To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing.

Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010.

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

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Participants are invited to join as a team of six for $120 or as singles for $25 each.

Students are $50 per team or $10 per single.

This evening of friendly competition will feature dessert and prize draws.

Tickets are available online at www.mossomcreek.org/ trivia.

For more information contact Cleone Todgham at todgham@shaw.ca or 778223-2357, or Rhian Piprell at piprellr@gmail.com or 778227-4132.

Centennial Secondary is located at 570 Poirier St. in Coquitlam, and the event is scheduled to run from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Award set for May 5 The City of Coquitlam will award former parks and recreation director Don Cunnings its highest honour — Freedom of the City — at a council meeting on May 5.

Cunnings will be the 11th recipient of Freedom of the City status, which is bestowed on those who have served the city with distinction. It was last awarded in 2004.

Recipients have made “outstanding long-term contributions to the city, made a significant improvement in city life and culture, and have been recognized by their fellow citizens and those who reside outside of Coquitlam as well,” according to a press release.

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a

stamp event at 7 p.m. in the McGee Room of the Poirier Community Centre, located at 630 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Viewing gets going at 7, while the auction follows at 8. Info: www. stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

SHARE Society hosts a 13-week education series around alcohol and drug use for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, and for those concerned about their use or the use of others. This week’s discussion is on “Substance affected — how others’ misuse of alcohol and drugs affects us. How to help others.” 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 24

Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society hosts guest speaker Steve Smith at 7 p.m. at 2100–2253 Leigh Sq. in PoCo. A photographer by trade, Smith will explore the mystery behind the “Great Northwest Flood,” a profound geological event that occurred just south of the border after the last ice age. The presentation will include recent photos and excerpts from a documentary film. Info: www.pocoheritage.org.

Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary holds a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the main lobby of the hospital, located at 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody. All funds go towards equipment and patient comfort items for the hospital.

Info: www.erhf.ca.

Pitt River Middle School hosts a “Welcome Celebration” at 7 p.m. at 2070 Tyner St. in PoCo. Tour the new building, hear from the architects and check out the opening of the 1974 Pitt River time capsule. Free admission. Info:

604-942-0267 or e-mail pittriver@sd43.bc.ca.

Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch, hosts a presentation called “Wealth & Taxation: Strategies to Help You Manage Your Wealth,” from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 575 Poirier St. Financial advisor James Leung will cover topics like income splitting, tax-planned will, trusts and insurance planning. Registration is required for this free program. Info: 604-937-4155.

Tri-Cities Caregiver Program hosts a caregiver support meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt. in Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend.

Info: 778-789-1496.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25 Place Maillardville holds a nine-week series

called Baby’s First 2 Years for expectant parents, new parents and grandparents of babies newborn to 24 months. Learn from guest speakers and enjoy support, conversation and validation in a comfortable and relaxed environment.

Babies are welcome. This week’s guest speaker is Lucy De Pieri of Serenity/Homeopathic Clinic and the topic is homeopathic medicine. Sessions run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room at Place Maillardville Community Centre, 1200 Cartier Ave. in Coquitlam. Info: 604-933-6166.

Tri-Cities Caregiver Program hosts a caregiver support meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam.

All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: 778789-1496.

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LIST YOUR EVENT:

Thursday,April 24, 2014 Contact the Tri-Cities NOW Phone: 604-444-3451 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Tri-Cities Healthy Kids Fair

Fax: 640-444-3460 Email: events@thenownews.com

Pinetree Community Centre 1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam ...for families with children 0 6 years Local community partners will be available to provide parents of tots and preschoolers with information on safety, health, literacy awareness, recreation and other community programs.

Admission is free, and nonperishable items are being accepted for the local food bank.

If you have any questions phone 604.927.6960

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery

hosts a salmon release event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. in PoCo. Coho fry release, hot dogs, salmon chowder and more. Info: www.hydecreek.org.

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Join us on a free tour of the Coquitlam Watershed TO CELEBRATE BC DRINKING WATER WEEK, sign up for a free Coquitlam Watershed Tour and learn about our local water from source to tap. Learn about the drinking water infrastucture and enjoy the views of the old growth forests and the Coquitlam Watershed.

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2014 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: Tour pick-up and drop-off at Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way (along Burlington Drive) RSVP: Call Metro Vancouver at 604-432-6359 by May 6, 2014

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BUSINESSNOW

Coquitlam seeks Canada Day sponsors

CITY’S CELEBRATION DREW 60,000 VISITORS IN 2013

Since 2009, according to a press release from the city, “Coquitlam’s event has grown to be the largest Canada Day celebration in the Tri-Cities

The City of Coquitlam is seeking marketing partners and sponsors for its sixth-annual Canada Day Celebration on July 1, 2014.

and is known for its diverse range of live entertainment that caters to all musical tastes and ages, delicious ethnic and regional food from local restaurants and vendors, and multicultural entertainment and activities.”

Last year, Coquitlam’s

Canada Day event attracted 60,000 visitors.

BusinessinVancouvermagazine has named Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day one of the top 20 festivals and events in Metro Vancouver for the past three years.

Large, small and custom-

ized opportunities are available: Presenting $25,000; Fireworks, Main Stage and Patio, or Stage Sponsor $5,000; Social Patio $2,500; Village$5,000;Talent$1,000; Marketplace Village $500; and, as always, in-kind marketing partners are welcome.

Sign up for summer recreation in Port Moody

Look for your Happening Guide in the April 30 edition of the NOW News!

Here’s a sample of what you can do this summer: • Summer camps for preschool, children and youth Register • Community events, like our Westhill Family Pool Party starting • Swimming lessons at Westhill and Rocky Point pools Mon, May 5

Go to portmoody.ca/recreation The Happening Guide is also available at the Recreation Complex, or call 604.469.4556 for details Kyle Centre, City Hall or the Port Moody Public Library and online at www.portmoody.ca/recreation.

The city says participating as a marketing partner will give businesses “increased exposure and brand recognition, the chance to build a positive relationship with the public and affiliate with Coquitlam’s largest and most popular community event.”

Interested businesses can call 604-927-6961, e-mail sponsorship@coquitlam.ca and visit www.coquitlam.ca/ canadaday to view the complete sponsorship package.

This year’s event will include three stages of live entertainment, a family zone, a climbing wall, laser tag, a “green” village and a fireworks show over Lafarge Lake.

Check out our

• Adult and fitness programs

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604.469.4500 www.portmoody.ca

May 1-7 is Youth Week

Here’s how you can participate in Port Moody!

Skate Jam

Sunday, May 4, 11am-5pm Railside Skatepark, 2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam Register at Stiffy’s Board Shop at #107A 2099 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam by May 3.

Youth & Adult Soccer Match

Tuesday, May 6, 4-5pm Trasolini Field, behind the Recreation Complex, 300 Ioco Road, Port Moody. Grades 6-12.

Contact: 604.469.4792

Casino Night

Wednesday, May 7, 5-7pm Port Moody Recreation Complex, 300 Ioco Road, Port Moody.

Grades 6-12 Contact: 604.469.4792

Spring Fever Youth Dance

Friday, May 9, 7-10pm Port Moody Recreation Complex, 300 Ioco Road, Port Moody.

Grades 6-8. Cost $10.

Contact: 604.469.4556/4561

Youth Week is a celebration that helps build strong connections between young people and their communities.

The week profiles issues, accomplishments and the diversity of youth across the province. Find out what’s happening in Port Moody at www.portmoody.ca/recreation.

604.469.4500 www.portmoody.ca

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COMMUNITY&LIFE

Proceeds of BC SPCA lottery will help alleviate ‘cat crisis’ EARLY BIRD PURCHASE DEADLINE SET FOR APRIL 27

Tickets are on sale now for the 2014 BC SPCA Lottery… for the animals, which funds urgently needed medical care, sheltering, spay and neuter services, advocacy, adoption, foster care programs and other services provided for homeless and abused animals in BC SPCA shelters across the province.

With a new five-year strategic plan in place, the BC SPCA plans to focus on “B.C.’s overwhelming cat crisis with education and prevention strategies intended to help end the suffering of the province’s thousands of homeless

and abandoned cats,” according to a press release.

“The 2014 BC SPCA lottery is back, with more than $100,000 in prizes,” Krista Constantineau, manager of fundraising events for the BC SPCA, said.

“It’s a win-win for animal lovers. You’ll help save the lives of B.C.’s most vulnerable animals and have the chance to win one of 31 cash prizes.

While money isn’t everything, it can sure help to have some extra cash on hand.”

Tickets are $25 each, three for $60 and five for $90.

There are daily cash prizes

throughout June — $2,500 each day and $5,000 on Fridays — with a special prize of $10,000 awarded on Father’s Day (June 15).

There’s also an early bird draw on Mother’s Day (May 11) for $7,500. The early bird ticket purchase deadline is Sunday, April 27.

Sponsored by AM 650 and TV Week, the lottery features

another bonus: each winning ticket is re-entered for the daily prizes.

To order tickets, call 604205-5998 or request your tickets online at spca.bc.ca/ lottery. Ticket purchasers must be 19 years of age or older and tickets can only be sold in B.C. For complete rules and regulations, visit spca.bc.ca/lottery.

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COMMUNITY&LIFE

Cancer free, drummer plans fundraiser John KURUCZ

jkurucz@thenownews.com Drummer Jim Kempton is back on his “throne,” and ready to celebrate one of the most significant milestones in his life.

Ten years cancer free, Kempton is using that decade-long turning point to focus the spotlight back on those who helped him — his family, bandmates and the B.C. Cancer Foundation — through the roughest patch his family’s experienced.

The PoCo resident will be one of thousands of participants taking part in the Ride to Conquer Cancer in June, but before doing so, he and his teammates will stage a fundraiser at the Wilson Centre on Saturday, April 26.

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PoCo resident Jim Kempton, an avid drummer and cyclist, is gearing up for the Ride to Conquer Cancer.

The purpose of the event is two-fold: to help Kempton and his teammates raise the necessary entry fees for the ride and to celebrate the fact

he’s got back everything he thought he’d once lost: his family, his drumming and his ability to ride a bike.

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“It got to the point where I my life back. I have my family, and I’m playing music again,” couldn’t feel the drumsticks in he said. “I’ve got everything my hand when I was at practiback that I lost. I can’t give ces,” he said. “If you can’t feel back financially out of my yourself playing, you can’t own pocket, but this is some- play. I tried. It’s really painful to try and do something thing I need to do.” that you’re Kempton’s accustomed cancer scare to doing.” started in An MRI 2003, when When I first revealed a he awoke with tumor on an unusually started I would Kempton’s stiff neck. He think about all neck that brushed it off the people who was pressing at first, thinkagainst his ing it was didn’t make it, spinal cord nothing more and that I’m and dangerthan a case of riding for them. ously close sleeping in an to his brain. awkward pos– Jim Kempton A n o t h e r ition. tumor was “Everybody gets that kind of pain, so found in his abdomen. you don’t think much of it. Kempton was diagnosed with But mine didn’t go away. It Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in just kept getting progres- January 2004.

“It was the most scary time sively worse and worse,” said of my life,” he said.

Kempton, 55.

Chemotherapy followed, Kempton tried everything — physiotherapy, acupunc- along with a new drug that ture, massage therapy and uses an anti-body specific muscle relaxants — but the to the type of Lymphoma pain didn’t subside. Instead, Kempton was diagnosed six months went by and the with. The treatment began yielding results, and Kempton pain intensified and spread.

The condition worsened, soon found himself back in and his left arm was numb his rehearsal space with his to the point that he couldn’t bandmates. By the summer feel anything he touched. He of 2004, tests revealed the couldn’t feel the sensation of cancer was gone.

“A lot of the members in my picking up his young daughter, embracing his wife, or band were crying,” he said. playing drums — something “They were personal memhe had done for more than 30 bers of my family as well.

There was a lot of emotion going on there. Music has always has been a big part of my life. Having lost it, and then to get it back again, I just want to get as much playing in as I can because you never know if you’re going to lose it again.”

In 2009, Kempton signed up for his inaugural Ride to Conquer Cancer alongside his teammates in Team Beat It. He’s now approaching his fifth straight ride.

“When I first started I would think about all the people who didn’t make it and that I’m riding for them,” he said. “When you’re out there with thousands of other cyclists, they’ve all got inspiring messages about why they’re doing the ride. Everybody is misty-eyed because they’re all doing this big event at the same time. It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced.”

Kempton will be playing alongside his bandmates in the South Van Big Band and Andrea Superstein on Saturday, April 26. Outside of music, the evening will also include a hot and cold appetizer buffet, door prizes, a 50/50 draw and raffle prizes donated by local businesses.

Tickets to the PoCo fundraising event cost $35 for adults and $20 for children under 12, and are available online at svbb.eventbrite.ca.

Tickets will not be available at the door on the night of the event.

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Crews will be working in the southbound curb lane from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday.

Construction may result in temporary traffic delays. Single-lane traffic will be required through the 200 metre construction zone, so please adhere to all traffic control personnel.

BC Hydro recognizes the inconvenience this work may cause and we thank you for your patience and understanding. We will strive to complete the work as quickly and safely as possible. at 1 866 647 3334.

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Footwear is key to walk- or run-a-thons

PREPARE BY TRAINING AND SELECTING APPROPRIATE RUNNING SHOES FOR THE EVENT

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ach year tens of thousands of Canadians fill their pledge sheets, lace up their running shoes and participate in charitable walks and runs.

Walk- and run-a-thons can be beneficial for both participants and charities, but whether you are registered for a 10-kilometre walk or a gruelling marathon, experts say you should be careful to prepare appropriately for your event otherwise your good intentions may result in painful injuries.

“Preparation for a charitable run needs to be done on two levels, with training and equipment,” says Alison Smith, a Canadian Certified Pedorthist and president of the Pedorthic Association of Canada.

“And the two levels are intertwined. If you train hard in the wrong equipment, or wear the right equipment but don’t train sufficiently, injuries may result.”

The amount of pre-event training required will vary significantly based on the length and type of your event.

run or a lengthy endurance run, you should wear running shoes that are designed to absorb shock and propel you forward.

Equally important is replacing your shoes after 600 to 700 kilometres of training.

If you are walking, select well-fitting footwear that has proper room in the toe box and fits securely at the heel.

Footwear for walking should also provide cushioning, breathability and stability.

If you experience lower limb pain when you are wearing appropriate footwear, book an appointment with a Canadian Certified Pedorthist to see if a foot orthotic may

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Choosing the proper footwear for a charity walk or run can help prevent foot-related injuries like plantar fasciitis and achilles tendinitis.

However, to prevent injuries, all events will require some level of training, with some events requiring months of carefully planned workouts.

Begin by reading the training recommendations on the charity’s website. If it is the

first time you have participated in a run or a lengthy walk, it is advisable to get some professional advice, either by joining a local running or walking program, or by purchasing a training handbook.

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More information on preventing injuries can be found at www.pedorthic.ca.

Avoid footrelated injuries

Canadian Certified Pedorthists are foot orthotic and footwear experts and they caution that wearing inappropriate footwear or training insufficiently for a charity run or walk can result in: • Blisters, corns, calluses • Repetitive stress injuries to the joints and muscles • Plantar fasciitis • Achilles tendinitis — www.newscanada.com

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hink it’s safe to buy heating or cooling equipment from a door-todoor salesperson? Think again.

Thousands of Canadians get taken in each year by unscrupulous salespeople coming to their door selling everything from hot water tanks to new furnaces.

They say they’re from a legitimate business or utility company and seem to have all the bells and whistles — a name tag, an official-looking clipboard. But in fact they are attempting to persuade unsuspecting homeowners to buy products they don’t need, and at an inflated price.

Sad thing is, they’re very convincing. They might tell you your furnace is outdated, against code, dangerous even, or that you are being overbilled. They aim to frighten, and in some cases convince people to sign into multi-year rental or payment schemes that are impossible to get out of.

“These salespeople are misrepresenting themselves and they are very belligerent and very aggressive,” notes Nancy McKeraghan of Newmarket, Ont.-based Canco ClimateCare.

“We had one customer who was paying $29 a month to rent a thermostat, when a good programmable thermostat, installed, costs around $150!”

You can protect yourself by checking to

see if the seller has a well-marked vehicle and asking for proper identification. Ask them to leave their business card, and advise them you will contact them at a later date once you’ve done your due diligence. If they insist the offer is limited to that moment, this should set off warning bells. And never, ever, let them into your home unless arranged in advance, once their credentials have been assessed.

Utility companies and respected heating and AC suppliers rarely sell door-to-door.

Similarly, if a utility is servicing an area, it will inform residents in advance, and never ask to see a bill as it already has that information on file.

When buying or renting a water heater, furnace or air conditioner, do it from a trusted store or through a licensed contractor. Make sure you have plenty of time — days even — to review the product information, the options and, most importantly, the fine print.

If you want to buy something at your door, best to stick to Girl Guide cookies and other small purchases.

For more consumer tips and information, visit www.hrai.ca/educationcentre.html or for information on how to locate a qualified contractor in your area, visit www.hrai.ca/ qualifiedcontractors.html.

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SPORTSN0W

Synchro sisters in medal form

Dan OLSON

SPEEDY RESULTS AT CLAY

Coquitlam’s Nathan George proved too quick to catch at the Mount Sac-Bryan Clay Invitational track meet in Azusa, Calif.

Wearing Trinity Western University colours, George won the men’s 400-metre dash with a time of 47.99 seconds, just .07 of a second ahead of Wisconsin’s Ryan Davis.

In the women’s 400m event, Coquitlam Cheetahs’ Raquel Tjernagel and Christine Lowe put up a big charge, finishing second and fourth, respectively. Tjernagel took silver with a time of 54.77, just .01 behind the victor, while Lowe posted a final time of 55.94.

sports@thenownews.com In their sport, Alexia and Kalista Iten accept that a lot of the effort they put into synchronized swimming goes undetected and below the surface.

The skill of looking serene while performing a combined spin, or a variety of other moves, is a test of stamina and strength.

The Anmore siblings, submerged into the sport for nearly seven years — Alexia, at 16, had a one-year head start — embrace both the competitive fun and the support side as athletes and coaches.

“I’m always surprised when I joined synchro that I never imagined that I’d be going across the country for competitions,” said Alexia. “I love going to big competitions and seeing all the different routines and meeting other swimmers.”

The pair returned last month from one of the biggest, Synchro Canada’s national qualifiers in Montreal, and were buoyed by a heady club performance.

Alexia was a member of the Aquasonics senior team that captured gold in the free final, with their Atlantis routine.

In the 13-15 combo finals, Kalista helped her team win with a performance entitled ‘Hockey.’

The two joined forces in the junior team competition, result-

SPORTS SHORTS

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Anmore sisters Alexia, left, and Kalista Iten are fully immersed with the B.C. Aquasonics syncrhonized swim club, as both athletes and coaches. ing in an eighth place showing in routine and ninth overall.

For Aquasonics head coach and former national program coach Susan Kemper, the dedication the pair exude is part of a family dedication to the sport.

Parents Nicola and Konrad have cleared the path to this dedication, which includes 30 hours a week swimming plus volunteering as coaches with the club.

“The whole family is about B.C.

Aquasonics, which is lovely,” said Kemper. “The [sisters] are definitely in a good place and if they want to continue in the sport we always encourage that.”

Mom Nicola is also a competitive judge and a member of the B.C. Aquasonics executive.

Under the calm blue pool surface, part of Alexia’s role is to be a regular pillar to lift her teammates up — literally.

“I’m one of the stronger girls

so I’m usually down near the bottom of the pool during our highlights,” she says. “Everybody has a different role in the routine and some are higher and some are lighter.”

For Kalista, the water has always been her comfort zone.

“I really love my teammates,” said the 14-year-old Heritage Woods student. “I love a challenge and to get in the pool and test myself on how far I can go.”

The Coquitlam Reds continue to search for their first win of the B.C. Premier Baseball League season, after dropping a twin bill in Langley on the weekend. The red-hot Blaze, who are 5-1 to start the year, won 2-0 and 9-2.

Coquitlam’s Nick Evans went the distance in the opener, throwing six strong innings while allowing two earned runs. Ryan Braun picked up the win for the Blaze, with nine strike outs.

In the nightcap, the most costly hit was delivered by ex-Reds catcher Hayden Jaco, who stung a two-out, two-run triple in the bottom of the third, aided by three errors in the inning.

CANADA TO 2ND ROUND

Team Canada clinched first place in its pool despite suffering a 3-2 shootout loss to Russia on Tuesday at the World under-18 hockey championships in Finland.

Coquitlam’s Mathew Barzal, the secondyoungest player on the squad, gave Canada a brief 2-1 lead with his second goal of the tournament before the Russians tied it.

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2014 FORD FOCUS SE HATCHBACK WINTER PACKAGE, MOONROOF

Stk# 1409463

21,500

$

2014 FORD ESCAPE SE 4WD

2013 FORD FUSION TITANIUM AWD

NAVIGATION, LEATHER, MOONROOF, BACKUP CAMERA, 19” RIMS

LEATHER, MOONROOF, SYNC

Stk# 1309316X

Stk# 1419472

30,900

2014 FORD MUSTANG GT CONV PREMIUM

LEATHER, SYNC

Stk# 1319427

39,900

$

2013 FORD FUSION SE HEATED SEATS, SYNC

Stk# 1309409

$

18,900

2013 FORD C-MAX HYBRID SE REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM

Stk# 1302141X

$

$

27,400

2013 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE LEATHER

LEATHER, REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM, 19” RIMS

Stk# 1409491

25,200

$

2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL 4WD

NAVIGATION, LEATHER, MOONROOF

$

Stk# 1309119

$

30,600

2013 FORD F150 FX4 4X4 CREW CAB ECOBOOST, MOONROOF, LEATHER, MOONROOF, TRAILER PKG

Stk# 1319535

$

46,500

2013 FORD F150 PLATINUM 4X4 CREW CAB

6.2L, MAX TRAILER, NAVIGATION, LEATHER, MOONROOF

23,900

2013 FORD FIESTA TITANIUM HATCHBACK

Stk# 1319536

$

49,600

18,500

$

Stk# 1309459

2013 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM SEDAN LEATHER, MOONROOF, NAVIGATION

19,800

$

Stk# 1309469

2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM 4WD NAVIGATION, MOONROOF, LEATHER

30,600

$

Stk# 1319483

2013 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4WD NAVIGATION, MOONROOF, LEATHER

$

Stk# 135003X

2013 FORD EDGE SPORT AWD

$

Stk# 134903XX

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1.888.491.4651

CALL TOLL-FREE 301 Stewardson Way, New Westminster Price plus dealer doc fee of $499. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Ad expires April 30, 2014

35,900

NAVIGATION, MOONROOF, LEATHER, VISION PACKAGE

DL #7485

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35,900

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