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WEDNESDAY JULY 16, 2014

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Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It appears homicide investigators are dealing with their second domestic-violence murder case in the Tri-Cities this year. Police were called to a townhouse at 2495 Davies Ave. in Port Coquitlam before 9 a.m. Tuesday to a report of an injured woman. But the woman died at the scene and members of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team were called in to take over the investigation. IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Jennifer Pound said

investigators quickly determined foul play was involved and a man was arrested at the scene on murder-related charges. However, police won’t say how the two people knew each other, or how the man was arrested. Pound noted the incident was not random. “The neighbourhood is safe and like in any investigation, we ask people with information to come forward,” she said. The identities of the victim and suspect were not released prior to press deadline. While police were saying little about their CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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Water regulations eased Drunks taken John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com About 1,400 properties in Coquitlam have been granted relaxed watering regulations in light of the soaring temperatures that have hit B.C.’s south coast. Coquitlam fire chief Wade Pierlot said the majority of those properties — both residential and non-residential — are located in interface areas around Mundy Park and on Westwood Plateau. The exempted properties now have an additional fourhour window for sprinkling above and beyond the current regulations that are in effect through Sept. 30. “Those people can sprinkle even where there are restrictions [in place],” Pierlot said in an interview Monday. “We want to keep those areas moist and well-watered so there’s less likelihood of fire.” On top of those additional watering opportunities,

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Coquitlam fire chief Wade Pierlot said sprinkling regulations in interface areas around Mundy Park and on Westwood Plateau have been used to help “keep those areas moist and well-watered so there’s less likelihood of fire.” Pierlot hinted at the possibility of a temporary ban on the use of propane barbecues in public areas. He said unseasonably high temperatures have to occur for three or four consecutive days before he would contemplate issuing such a ban.

“In some of these conditions, even appliances that we normally assume are safe, aren’t,” Pierlot said. “You can get into some real dangers there.” As for call volumes, Pierlot said the department is receiving the same number of calls

now as compared to the same time in years past. However, firefighters are stepping up patrols in parks, green spaces and trails to monitor local hot spots. Pierlot said a number of factors are considered when assessing fire vulnerability: temperature and humidity, vegetation and foliage, and how often that vegetation and foliage is cut and watered. He also noted that tree types are taken into account, as coniferous trees tend to be more flammable than deciduous trees. “We want to remind residents to be safe out there and to report anything they see to us that’s suspicious,” he said. “We don’t mind going out there and attending those types of calls.” For a full list of the properties with relaxed water regulations, log on to www. coquitlam.ca/city-services/ water/water-conservation/ water-conservation.aspx.

LAWN SPRINKLING REGULATIONS 2014

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com They’ve pretty much become synonymous with summer — CounterAttack road checks. And this summer is no different. While one drunk on the road is too many, it appears fewer people are getting behind the wheel intoxicated. According to Coquitlam RCMP, during the first two weeks of this year’s CounterAttack campaign, Mounties removed 12 drivers from the road who were under the influence, compared to 19 in 2013. “We feel that most drivers are getting the message,” said RCMP Cpl. Neil Roemer with Coquitlam RCMP Traffic Services, in a statement. “But if you are one of those who still don’t get it, expect to come across a lot more CounterAttack road checks this summer.” Police also note a significant drop in the number of fatalities across the province since the program came in back in 1977. The year prior, there were more than 300 impaired driving fatalities, compared to 73 by 2011. “In our patrolling area, we noticed a similar drop in the number of impaired-related fatalities,” Roemer said. “Despite the decrease, it’s unacceptable to have even one person killed as a result of impaired driving. Since impaired driving is completely preventable, we are using the summer CounterAttack campaign to educate drivers to make the right choices and not to drive drunk.” This year, Coquitlam Mounties launched the program on June 27. It will continue through the summer.

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Neighbours say area is ‘community based’ was a hunter. Raymond also suggested the boy seemed lonely. While some neighbours said they heard investigation or the people who lived at Unit fighting or yelling coming from the unit at 32, neighbours were filling in the blanks. Several residents said a couple from times, others said they didn’t hear anything Romania lived in the unit with a child about at all. Both Raymond and Sumsion the age of eight. said they didn’t hear anything Laetitia Sumsion has lived Tuesday morning before police a few doors down for several arrived. years and told the Tri-Cities I think it’s They also described their NOW the family was very complex as being safe and quiet. totally crazy. “community based.” She said she never saw the –Neighbour This is the second murder in woman at all, and occasionAlison Raymond the Tri-Cities in 2014. ally saw the husband, who she In February, police guessed to be in his 40s. announced a second-degree Sumsion said the child often murder charge against Jarek played in front of the complex Paderewski, 27, of Coquitlam and he appeared to be a nice in the death of his sister, Maja kid. Paderewska, 33. She believes the son is curRCMP were called to a townrently in Europe. Alison Raymond also lives nearby and she, house complex at 2951 Panorama Dr. on Feb. 23 for a person in medical distress. too, never saw the woman. When crews arrived, they found the body of “I think it’s totally crazy,” she told the Tria woman inside the home. Cities NOW. Paderewski, who lived there with his parThough Raymond barely talked to the parents, she did chat with the young boy period- ents, was arrested at the scene. His case is still before the courts. ically. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow She said one time he mentioned his dad

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Teachers’ strike could hurt district SCHOOL BOARD FEARS LOSS OF REVENUE IF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STAY AWAY John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com School District 43 officials are worried one of the district’s most significant revenue generators could be compromised if the teachers’ strike extends into September. District officials sent a letter to Education Minster Peter Fassbender on Friday that suggested scores of international students could leave the local district and opt for different programs in other provinces and countries. That potential loss of students could translate into millions in missed financial opportunities for a district coming off of a $13.4-million budget shortfall this year. “Our fear is that, I think, the impact that this could have on school systems in the [Metro Vancouver] area, particularly in September when it comes to a loss of revenue, has been ignored,” school board chair Melissa Hyndes said Tuesday. Hyndes noted competition

for international students is “fierce,” not just in Canada, but across the globe. Should the labour strife continue, those students could travel to Australia or the U.S. for their studies. The 2013-14 school year saw more than 1,100 international students enrolled in School District 43, representing millions of dollars in revenue for the district. Enrolment for the next school year sits at around 1,400 students, and has already exceeded the district’s budgetary expectations. “We have some of the highest achievement levels in the province,” Hyndes said. “That very much attracts foreign students to us. We have a reputation for a stellar program.” Outside of the direct revenues to the district, international students and their families pump millions of dollars into local economies as well. The district’s letter suggests that international education is a $2-billion

industry in B.C. “Our international revenues contribute provincially to employment, the housing market, retail sales, private academies and tourism,” the letter states. “International students become new Canadians and attract immigration and new business opportunities to our province.” Meanwhile, media reports this week have suggested the strike could last into September and that little movement has been made in negotiating efforts. Hyndes, however, is taking an optimistic approach and trying to assure parents that programming will go ahead as planned. “We are fully optimistic and we fully expect that there will be an agreement before September,” she said. “We have prepared letters to parents, we are comforting parents, and letting them know that their kids will be well looked after and that programs will be going ahead.”

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Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It could be months before the public knows exactly what caused a horrific crash in Port Moody that took the life of a senior in June. Port Moody police said investigators are waiting on the results from crash analysts and the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement unit’s evaluation of the truck involved in the collision. Police spokesman Const. Luke van Winkel said it could be several months before the reports are complete. “If you can imagine, going through a large truck with a fine tooth comb will take a [lengthy] amount of time, as do accident recreation reports,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. On June 24, three vehicles collided at the intersection of Ioco and Heritage Mountain roads. As a result, a flat-deck truck heading south down Heritage Mountain smashed into a light standard at the intersection, which came to rest on a scooter. Betty Pleshko, a 71-yearold Port Moody resident who lived in the area, was on the scooter and died at the scene. Several other people in the vehicles, including the driver of the truck, were sent to hospital. It’s believed the victim was with her daughter at the time of the incident and was waiting to cross the road. Van Winkel wouldn’t speculate on the cause of the crash

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This flat-deck truck was involved in a fatal crash near Port Moody City Hall on June 24. or any potential charges, noting investigators have spoken to witnesses and are treating the incident like any other police investigation. “We’ll be able to determine where the investigation will go once we have the results of those reports back,” he said. The Port Moody incident is just one of several crashes in the Tri-Cities in the last year that continue to be investigated by police. In November 2013, two seniors, Jose Rosales, 76, and Marta Rosales, 66, were killed in a hit-and-run near Austin Avenue and Gatensbury Street. The couple lived just a few metres from the scene. A couple of months later in January 2014, an 88-yearold woman was struck in the driveway of a home-based business at Austin Avenue and Schoolhouse Street.

The family of the victim said the woman was outside praying in the driveway when she was struck. Police note the suspect left the scene. No one has been charged in either case. No charges were ever brought forward in three other recent fatal crashes in the Tri-Cities. In October 2012, Andrew Kamara, 58, was struck and killed while out for a jog along East Road in Anmore. In January 2013, Roland Webb was killed after being hit by a dump truck as he crossed East Road near Hummingbird Drive in Anmore. A few weeks later, Carmelle Peart was killed after being hit by a car that jumped the curb in the parking lot near the Austin Avenue Safeway. In all three cases, the drivers remained at the scene.

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Kwikwetlem band claims Riverview CHIEF WANTS ‘HIGHEST AND BEST USE’

the lands associated with Riverview Hospital, among other areas in its territory. jdeutsch@thenownews.com However, exactly what the Kwikwetlem It appears the process of deciding what to envision for the property is unclear. Giesbrecht said the band wants the “highest do with the Riverview lands will continue, and best use” that is in the best even though the Kwikwetlem interest of the first nation. First Nation has claimed title Asked what he thought over the entire property. about the vision put forward Chief Ron Giesbrecht said his by the City of Coquitlam, the band doesn’t want to stop the At this point, chief didn’t offer a specific process currently underway, no title has opinion. noting BC Housing and the City been granted “Everyone is entitled to their of Coquitlam have been asking opinion. If that’s what they for input from the band as a to Riverview to stakeholder. the Kwikwetlem [City of Coquitlam] would like to see, I’m sure all the other “It was just time that we band. stakeholders have their opincame out with what we think ion as well,” he said. “We’re is right for our nation,” he told – MLA Doug Horne allowed to voice it and that’s the Tri-Cities NOW. what the nation is doing is voiBut Giesbrecht said the band wants to make it clear that it’s not entering the cing their opinion right now.” Just last month, Coquitlam released a wideprocess as a stakeholder, but as an owner. Last week, the Kwikwetlem First Nation ranging report calling for the lands to be used announced it had claimed title interests to all CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Ozone giveth and ozone taketh away

zone protects us … but it’s deadly, nonetheless. Ozone is crucial to life on Earth. At concentrations as modest as only eight parts per million, the ozone in the stratosphere blocks much of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation. Closer to the ground, however, it can be detected by some people in concentrations as low as 10 parts per billion — and it can be a serious problem, especially for the elderly, small children, and anyone with breathing difficulties caused by lung or heart problems or asthma. All of that would only be an interesting bit of trivia, if it weren’t for the fact that hot weather — such as we are currently experiencing — coupled with normal to high levels of air pollution can cause a build-up of ground-level ozone. And that, according to Metro Vancouver air quality monitors, is what has been happening, particularly in the eastern parts of the region, during the current hot spell. The high concentrations of ground-level ozone are expected to persist for several days, probably until the current weather system moves along. The Air Quality Advisory suggests avoiding strenuous outdoor activities during mid-afternoon, when ozone levels are highest. Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly, and those who have underlying medical conditions, as noted. If you are experiencing symptoms such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing, follow the advice of your health care provider, and stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces. While you’re at it, pay attention to the other dangers of unusually hot weather, like dehydration and the heat itself. Drink plenty of liquids, especially water. Try to keep cool. If you don’t have an air conditioner at home, find a mall or public building to get away from the heat. And be mindful of the dangers of kids and pets left in hot cars.

PAY PARKING PANNED AT ROCKY POINT PARK

Re: “Visitors welcomed to pay,” Friday, July 11 Port Moody city council sound like petulant little children. The approval of a one-year trial period of pay parking at Rocky Point Park is a ridiculous decision and a wrong one. “It’s my park and if you won’t play the way I want to play, then go home.” What happened to neighbourliness? Does Coquitlam charge non-residents for using Lafarge Lake? Does Port Coquitlam charge non-residents for using Lions Park? If Port Moody is concerned about potential parking issues around the Evergreen Line, then put time limits on posted signs and enforce them with patrols. A two-hour limit should be sufficient for park users. Parking patrols would be less than the $36,000 annual operating costs and the nearly $7,000 one-time set-up costs. The Boathouse restaurant and other businesses like Pajos will definitely be affected by this decision. Will their sales go down because Port Moody residents get to park for free and will non-residents pay to park to eat at these establishments? We will see. Fay Wright Port Coquitlam Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the Publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms. The publisher shall not be liable for minor changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions with respect to any advertisement is limited to publication of the advertisement in a subsequent issue or the refund of monies paid for the advertisement.

Title limits put to the test

ell, that didn’t take long. Last week, I wrote that, while the Supreme Court of Canada decision granting aboriginal title didn’t mean the sky was falling, there would certainly be stormy times ahead. And now one particular storm has appeared on the horizon, and it looks foreboding. The Gitxsan First Nations in northwest B.C. has issued “eviction” notices to CN Rail, forest industries and sports fisheries to vacate the land and cease all activities by Aug. 4, unless they receive the consent of the band’s hereditary chiefs to be there. The band has seized upon a section of that court decision that sets out conditions that must be met for a First Nations to establish aboriginal title. One of those tests is that a band must prove it had “exclusive historical occupation” of the land in question. “Exclusivity can be established by proof that others were excluded from the land or by proof that others were only allowed access to the land with the permission of the claimant group,” the court wrote in the decision. One would think the wording applies to the situation that was there “historically,” or before contact with European settlers who ultimately occupied the land. However, the Gitxsan appear to take the novel approach that excluding people from the land it claims title to must take place right now, in order to meet one of the tests to establish title to the land. I don’t know where this is headed, but it seems things can get ugly — particularly if the Gitxsan tries to forcibly evict or blockade one of the parties it is trying to “exclude” from the land they are laying claim to.

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Presumably, a court will weigh in on this matter. But this is a prime example of a situation that can cause potential investors to pull back from putting money into B.C.’s economy, because of the uncertainty of just how extensive First Nations’ powers ultimately are. The Gitxsan will undoubtedly not be the last First Nations band to try to exercise more control of the land they claiming title to, before that title is actually proven. Meanwhile, circle Aug. 4 on your calendar. • The looming Surrey mayoralty race is shaping up as a warm-up exercise for the next federal election for a number of major political operatives in B.C. Already, a bunch of well-known backroom political organizers are getting involved in the various camps. And they have ties to both the federal Conservative and Liberal parties, and it appears some of them are working beside each other. Linda Hepner, the would-be successor to Diane Watts as the Surrey First’s mayoralty candidate, has veteran political strategist Pat Kinsella in her corner, but he’s got plenty of company. Communications pros Norm Stowe and Laura Ballance and veteran political organizers Stu Braddock and Prem Vinning are also helping Hepner. Barinder Rasode, the Independent councillor who is expected to challenge Hepner, has veteran federal Liberal

organizer Mark Marissen running her team. But NDP stalwart Moe Sihota is there as well, and ex-B.C. Liberal pollster Dmitri Pantazopoulos (one of the few people to accurately predict the last provincial election) is assisting, as is Kareem Allam (Kevin Falcon’s deputy campaign manager in the last B.C. Liberal leadership race). I’m not sure how Doug McCallum, the former mayor trying to get his old job back, will fare in landing the same number of experienced hands. But I suppose one reason (aside from personal ties and loyalties) all these political pros are flocking to Surrey is that it may be the only intriguing mayoralty race in all of Metro Vancouver. In 2011, almost all incumbent mayors were reelected, and I suspect the same thing will happen this fall. There seems little reason to think Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore, Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart or Delta Mayor Lois Jackson are vulnerable to a strong challenge (unless any of them decide against running again). The wild card, of course, is Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, who has been making news (for all the wrong reasons) these days. Former Vancouver Sun editor Kirk Lapointe has been named as the candidate for the ironically-named NonPartisan Association. Robertson will likely not face a credible challenge from the left, as the COPE party has been captured by fringe elements who like to shout slogans at each other. But if the NPA can get its act together, there no reason to think the party can’t take a run at the sitting mayor. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Re: “Boarders face city ban,” Friday, July 11 Regarding the proposed ban on bikes, skateboards, scooters and rollerblades on all Coquitlam streets and sidewalks — I understand the need for safety, but aren’t we trying to encourage our youth to get outside and be active? It’s likely 10 per cent of the people cause 90 per cent of the safety problems, and those 10 per cent are the least likely to care about a new bylaw. So why penalize the other 90 per cent who will be affected to try to control the 10 per cent who will likely continue to ignore guidelines? By making it illegal to ride on streets and sidewalks, how is the 12 to-15-year-old who wants to get out and ride supposed to get to the designated riding spot? If they are dependent on walking or being driven, their outdoor activity level will surely drop, not rise. Shouldn’t we be encouraging outdoor recreation, not making it illegal? There are better methods to address safety concerns that

would not criminalize safe, outdoor recreation. Making helmets mandatory would be reasonable. Next, impose a reasonable speed limit on these “non-motorized vehicles” on city streets and sidewalks — perhaps 25 km/hr. Then stipulate that it is illegal to operate bikes, scooters, skateboards or rollerblades at any speed in any manner that poses a danger to other riders or pedestrians (No dangerous riding). And then stipulate that it is illegal to operate these “vehicles” in a dangerous manner that is unsafe to the rider (No reckless riding). I realize that dangerous and reckless are subjective, but most people know what constitutes safe and unsafe, and other bylaws are subjective (When is it too much noise?). The speed limit provides an objective, measurable upper threshold. Go ahead and make significantly dangerous activities illegal, but don’t make the 14-year-old choose between getting some outdoor exercise and breaking the law. Sean Kelly Coquitlam ••• Coquitlam city council is considering a bylaw to ban skate

boards, longboards, in-line skates and kids’ scooters from all city streets and sidewalks. City councillors and staff report that the bylaw is aimed at improving the safety of boarders, drivers and pedestrians. I agree that unsafe situations can be created when skateboards and longboards share roads and sidewalks. However, I hope that Coquitlam city council and my own City of Port Coquitlam will provide other safe venues for boarding. Both cities have created great skate parks. Maybe the same could be done for longboarding? The City of Port Coquitlam has done a fantastic job of involving youth in the design of our skate park at Lions Park. Let’s continue to encourage our youth to be active in safe ways and encourage our longboarders to help design a space for this activity. As Burke Mountain continues to be developed, I am sure that some appropriate space can be found. Perhaps Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam councils could work together in partnership with developers to make this happen.

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Re: “Mundy field house plan razed as too ‘Cadillac,’” Friday, July 11 Lou Sekora should go to the back of a very long line with his opinion that four washroom stalls for women and just two for men at Mundy Park are excessive. The biggest and most popular park in Coquitlam needs adequate washroom facilities for its many thousands of regular and irregular visitors. The much smaller Blue Mountain Park has more relief capacity than the aged, dilapidated Mundy sheds. The Mundy plumbing is routinely overwhelmed during sports tournaments and other largeattendance events. PU, I am toilet bowled over by Lou’s views on loos. Keith McQuiggan Coquitlam

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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, July 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 Addresses: 709, 713 and 715 Breslay Street

Item 3 Address: 1150 Madore Avenue

The intent of Bylaw No. 4500, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the properties at 709, 713 and 715 Breslay Street from RT-1 TwoFamily Residential to RM-3 Multi-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential.

The intent of Bylaw No. 4501, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the property located at 1150 Madore Avenue from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-3 Triplex and Quadruplex Residential.

If approved, the application would facilitate the development of a seven-storey, 77 unit apartment building.

If approved, the application would facilitate the development of three (3) dwelling units on one lot.

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 July 16, 2014 to July 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 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/ publichearing. Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways:

1150 Madore Avenue

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Item 4 Text Amendment – 2 King Edward Street – “Fraser Mills”

709, 713 and 715 Breslay Street

Item 2 Address: 911 Dansey Avenue The intent of Bylaw No. 4499, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the property located at 911 Dansey Avenue from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-3 Triplex and Quadruplex Residential. If approved, the application would facilitate the development of four (4) dwelling units on one lot.

The intent of Bylaw No. 4498, 2014 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to revise the distribution of the industrial density permitted on three of the lots in the CD-1 Comprehensive Development-1 zone for the Waterfront Village Centre Neighbourhood, commonly known as “Fraser Mills”, located at 2 King Edward Street, as well as to amend the industrial parking standard for some of the lots to make them consistent with the City’s parking standard for other industrial zones.

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/agendas. 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. Jay Gilbert City Clerk

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renting the property again. Harvey Douglas told council the ordeal began when he It’s a nightmare scenario rented out his house at 2136 Mary Hill Rd. for anyone to a man in renting out a September house. 2013. And on As far as we’re But in Monday, a January of PoCo homeaware, there this year, owner was were no drugs police raided asking the city found in the the home, to relieve him arresting the of some of the house. tenant and his bad dreams – Harvey Douglas friends. after appearThe tenant ing as a delegation to appeal a bylaw and was in jail for several days, fine that prevent him from but Douglas said the man was jdeutsch@thenownews.com

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 at all, which is a significant point I want to bring to the attention of council,” he said, adding the bylaw shouldn’t have been applied to his house.

can reoccupy the home and rent it out again. He noted he’s already spent more than $12,000 to renovate the home and comply with the bylaw, but is asking that another $12,000 bill from the city he recently received be waived. It appears he’ll have to wait a little longer to get his answer. As per regular council procedure, city staff are expected to bring a report back to council for consideration, likely to the next public meeting, which is scheduled for July 28. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

“As far as we’re aware, there were no drugs found in the house.” The homeowner said he’s asked for any proof the house was used for drugs, but suggested the city and RCMP are not willing to give out information, citing privacy rules for the tenant. He’s also gone after the arrest report of the tenant, but has had no luck so far. Douglas did acknowledge there might have been illegal activity in the home, but he isn’t sure what it was. While the tenant is gone, Douglas said he’s appealing the bylaw so he

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Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It’s not a sight you see very often in the suburbs — officers walking the beat. But that could change, at least in Port Moody. As the Port Moody Police Department continues to hash out its three-year strategic plan, the city’s mayor is pushing for the inclusion of more police officers out on foot walking the beat. “We’re always trying to find ways to con-

nect the residents to the public safety people, whether it’s police or fire,” Mike Clay told the Tri-Cities NOW. Clay’s vision is to have police walking through neighbourhoods, suggesting they can get a better feel on foot for whether something is not right, rather than from behind the wheel. “You don’t get that feel when you’re driving through a neighbourhood in a car,” he said. “To get them [police] out when they can, to get them in the community and interacting with the residents and the groups and businesses is really helpful for them to do their job.” The mayor conceded there are challenges with the idea, mainly that the department is small and at times officers need to get from one end of the city to the other in hurry. But he believes there are opportunities for them to get out more and residents tend CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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While Chung noted officers will be looking to educate first, fines could be handed out if people don’t follow the rules. In most cases, when it comes to alcohol on the beach, police pour out any illegal alcohol they find.

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Cherries are divided into two classifications: sweet cherries and sour cherries. There are more than 500 varieties of sweet cherries and more than 250 varieties of sour cherries worldwide! Three examples of sweet cherries that would be the most familiar to us are Gean, Bing and Bigaroon. Gean cherries are the most common. They are either red or black and very sweet. Bing cherries have skins that are usually not as dark

and their flesh is substantially more pale, but they tend to be juicier. Bigaroons are somewhat heart-shaped and their firm flesh can either be red or yellow. When buying cherries, make sure that they are fully ripe. Cherries do not ripen on their own after harvesting. Also, make sure to buy cherries that still have their stems attached. Cherries without stems tend to spoil faster as the stem cavity will expose a part of the inner flesh. Cherries can be kept at room temperature, but as with most fruit, they will always deteriorate more slowly if kept in the refrigerator. Store them in a contain-

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grew weary of this. Just at the moment the Pink Fairy approached her crib, raising her wand to grant a spell of eternal beauty. Princess Michelle frowned, wrinkled her brow and scrunched up her nose. So shocked was the Pink Fairy that she dropped her magic wand into the crib. After an explosion of starry flashes, the Pink Fairy was nowhere to be found. The king and queen rushed to their daughter’s side but with one look at her oncesweet face, the king fainted. The queen, who could not see quite as clearly because of the milk in her eyes, quickly bundled up the princess in a soft blanket and hid her from the eyes of the court. The face of the oncebeautiful princess was frozen with her frown, wrinkled brow and scrunched nose. The effect on others was immediate and frightening. One look upon the princess’ face caused a reflex of fear. Only one person in the kingdom was able to look upon her features and not freeze. The queen, whose eyes had been clouded by warm milk, could not see the frown, the wrinkles and the scrunch. Though still loved by her parents, the princess grew up in the dark so that even she could not gaze upon her own features in a mirror. No one else would be frozen by her frightening features. Servants brought Princess Michelle her meals to this darkened room lit only by a single candle in its farthest corner. They would only see the outline of her body, which appeared like a shadow. Her voice and her heart remained sweet and kind. Each visitor would be entranced by her gentle spirit. She had many friends but none ever saw her face. In her dark room, the princess had learned to listen. When her friends came to visit, she would listen and reflect back what they were truly feeling. She had the gift of compassion. The heart of anyone who came to see her would leave a little lighter and happier for no one else could listen and understand so well. One true friend, Peter, learned from the princess how to listen well. He helped Princess Michelle grow up in the dark. He told her of the outside world — what it was like to play with other chil-

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dren and to see the beauty of nature. The king and queen too enjoyed their daughter’s kind company and counsel. It is difficult to rule a kingdom. There is so much to think about and so many decisions to make. Princess Michelle was able to make their work easier and their hearts lighter. She had acquired wisdom beyond her years. They knew that one day she would be a fitting queen. Yet

At that moment of need, her best friend Peter came to comfort her. He knew her better than anyone in the whole world and he knew that she had beauty within. Peter then revealed his secret. He was also a prince and he had always loved her. Before she could stop him, he opened the curtains of the window and gazed into her eyes but, instead of fainting or freezing, he smiled and kissed her. Princess Michelle felt her face transform — her frown melted into a smile, her brow relaxed and her nose unscrunched. The room was filled with a wondrous light, and the kingdom was again enchanted by the princess’ beauty.

One by one, each prince would enter the princess’ meeting room, where he would try to convince her to accept his hand in marriage. The princess told each prince that she sought only true love — love that would last regardless of age, illness or appearances. After each prince promised such love, she would open the curtains of the window, revealing her frown, wrinkled brow and scrunchedup nose. One by one, each prince froze in fear and had to be carried out by her servants. The princess was heartbroken. It seemed she would never find true love. No prince would see past her scary face.

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On the day she was born, Princess Michelle had the most beautiful face ever seen. She was certainly the most beautiful baby the doctor had ever delivered. At the moment of her birth, he couldn’t resist pinching her dimpled cheeks. The newborn princess frowned, wrinkled her brows and scrunched up her nose. So shocked with this scary transformation, the doctor nearly dropped her. One day, the queen, while feeding the princess, could not resist pinching her precious dimpled cheeks. The pretty princess frowned, wrinkled her brows and scrunched up her nose. The queen was startled and Princess Michelle spat up her milk into the queen’s eyes. At the princess’ baptism, everyone in the court, all of the villagers and each of the forest fairies, came to adore her and bring gifts. Each visitor was enchanted by her incredibly sweet face. No one could resist pinching her soft dimpled cheeks. The royal baby soon

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the king and queen worried that she would never marry. Her frightening face would certainly freeze the heart of even the warmest suitor. According to tradition, the princes from the surrounding kingdoms were allowed to ask for her hand in marriage when the princess was old enough to make her choice. The king and queen could not deny the parade of young men who came to meet the princess when that day arrived. Although they knew that most of these princes only wanted to acquire the riches of the kingdom, the king and queen felt they must warn them of the princess’ secret. None believed them.

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y beautiful daughter turns 16 this week. Once upon a time, when we were all much younger, a favourite family ritual was to make up a fresh bedtime story each night. By capturing the experiences, thoughts and feelings of my children’s day, I engaged their imaginations while providing parental lessons both subtle and obvious. What follows was a favourite inspired by the funny faces my then eight-year-old daughter made. Parents have always warned their children that their faces may freeze that way. Of course, there is some medical truth in this. In our 30s, we discover that our parents were right after all. Our wrinkles reveal our habitual emotions with lines betraying smiles or frowns. I trust that my daughter will remember this story for its deeper lessons about real beauty, that inspires us more than a striking physical appearance, and real love, the recognition of that beauty within. To be truly loved is to be accepted and cherished just as we are. As we age, we wrinkle and weaken, shorten and sag yet authentic love sees a beauty that persists. As Yeats wrote in his poem, When You Are Old, “How many loved your moments of glad grace, and loved your beauty with love false or true, but one man loved the pilgrim soul in you, and loved the sorrows of your changing face.”

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Parts of Lions Park closed for upgrades The City of Port Coquitlam announced Tuesday that the playground and main pathway in Lions Park have been closed to the public as construction begins on a “major upgrade to the park’s facilities.” Anticipated to open in October, the updated Lions Park playground is part of the major renovation to the park that began last fall, according to a press release. Other elements include a new washroom, which will open in conjunction with the new playground, along with a new pathway, plaza and picnic shelter. Over the next three months, follow us on

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the park’s existing parking lot, washroom, picnic shelter and picnic areas will remain open and the construction site will be completely fenced. Any scheduled events in the park that do not include the playground will still take place. The updated playground will retain the familiar tire dragon and include a water play feature, separate play areas for children ages two to five and ages six to 12, parent seating area and play features that will be accessible by people of all abilities. The work is taking place over the summer as the construction of the play features requires dry weather with minimal rain. The new play space will be a model playground for Port Coquitlam, being the first city-owned park to meet the requirements of the Corporate Accessible Play Spaces Policy. New inclusive play areas will provide opportunities for children with “autism spectrum disorders, nature deficit disorders and mobility, vision and hearing impairments.” The city says renovation of the park is needed because of

aging park infrastructure and increasing demands due to growth in the downtown. The park was developed in the 1950s with the support of funding from the Port Coquitlam Lions. The 2007 Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan included plans to improve the park, and the city has been setting aside funds for this purpose. The detailed design of the new playground, path and plaza originate from the Lions Park Master Plan, which included significant consultation with park users. Most of the suggestions from the public consultation have been adopted in the detailed design. Visit www.portcoquitlam. ca/lionspark for more information about the project and Lions Park Master Plan process. Follow the City of Port Coquitlam on Facebook and Twitter for project updates and photos. Residents looking for play equipment and green space this summer are invited to try out other parks within easy walking distance, such as Gates Park, Aggie Park and Elks Park.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 Tri-Cities Caregiver Program holds a caregiver support meet-

ing at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave. in Coquitlam from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen Tyrell at 778-789-1496. SHARE Society hosts a 13-week education series around alcohol and drug use for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, and for those concerned about their use or the use of others. This week’s discussion is on “Trauma — How substance misuse often occurs with people who have experienced childhood abuse. How these experiences may cause relapses or continued misuse.” The session includes a video, brief presentation and open discussion, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Registration is not required. Info: 604-936-3900.

THURSDAY, JULY 17 Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary is holding its Summer Craft

Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main lobby of Eagle Ridge Hospital, 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody, across from the gift shop. Funds raised are used for the purchase of hospital equipment and patient comfort items. City of Coquitlam is hosting a Neighbourhood Night free block party at Burquitlam Park, 6 to 8 p.m. at 579 Smith Ave. Bring your family, meet your neighbours and enjoy a free gettogether. Info: www.coquitlam.ca. Riverview Horticultural Centre Society hosts a guided tree tour featuring fragrant linden trees on the Riverview Hospital grounds, leaving at 7:30 p.m. from the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young building. For a site map, visit www.rhcs.org. Info: 604290-9910. Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society meets at 6 p.m. to discuss the new and old Port Coquitlam Downtown. Bryan Ness will lead a walk around the city’s downtown and historic landmarks. Meet at Heritage at Leigh Square, 2100-2253 Leigh Square (access off McAllister St.). Info: info@pocoheritage.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 18 Terry Fox Library hosts a Red Carpet Movie Night for teens

aged 12 and up from 2 to 4 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. For movie

titles or more info, call 604-927-7999. Tri-City Singles Social Club meet 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clarke St., Port Moody. The club offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities, such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. New members welcome. Info: 604-466-0017. Circle of Friends 50+ Singles Social Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Legion #133, 2675 Shaughnessy St. in PoCo. The group is for 50+ singles looking for friendship and social events such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, walking, hiking and more. Info: Nina at 604-941-9032.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 Port Moody Legion 119 hosts a customer/ﬁrst responder ap-

preciation day, with hot dogs and hamburgers on the barbecue, and entertainment by Linda Jones from 2 to 4 p.m. and the band Replay from 7 p.m. to closing. The legion is at 2513 Clarke St. Family Story Time runs from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. Stories, songs, ﬁnger plays, and rhymes for the whole family. The program will run Saturdays until Aug. 9. Registration is not required. Info: www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca or 604 554-7334. Port Moody Arts Centre hosts the Art in the Garden Tour and Fair, with tours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the arts centre, located at 2425 St. Johns St. in Port Moody. Artisan sale tables, master gardeners to answer garden questions, plant sales and gardening exhibits, specialty food trucks and hands-on activities for all ages. Tours costs $20 per person ($15 per person for groups of eight or more), while the fair is free of charge. Tours are self-guided and include 10 private gardens in the Tri-Cities featuring visual artists, artisans and musicians. Buy tour tickets by phone at 604-931-2008 or in person at the arts centre, at 2425 St. Johns St. in Port Moody.

TUESDAY, JULY 22 Terry Fox Library plays host to the Mobile Dairy Classroom Ex-

perience from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. Live milking, calf-feeding demonstrations, milking machine and general info from Mobile Dairy Classroom staff will be offered. Info: 604-927-7999.

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SHARE Society hosts a 13-week education series around alcohol and drug use for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, and for those concerned about their use or the use of others. This week’s discussion is on “Anger — understanding your anger & learning how to manage it more effectively.” The session includes a video, brief presentation and open discussion, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Registration is not required. Info: 604-936-3900.

THURSDAY, JULY 24

Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group holds its annual “Pot Luck Picnic” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the River Springs Community Centre, 1950 Lodge Dr. in Coquitlam. All members and nonmembers are welcome. Info: 604-931-7751 or 604-944-4424.

FRIDAY, JULY 25

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

TUESDAY, JULY 29 City of Coquitlam and the Glen Pine 50plus Society host a

Multicultural Days event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Glen Pine Pavilion and Spirit Square, located behind City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way. Prize draws, multicultural entertainment, displays, food, booths and more will be offered. This event is free of charge. Info: 604-927-6940.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

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 “Stress — learning how to cope with little and big problems without using.” 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: 604936-3900

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PACE SETTING FOR A’S Call him the Pace-setter. The Coquitlam junior Adanacs have taken a firm 2-0 series lead over the Victoria Shamrocks in their B.C. Junior A lacrosse League semifinal best-of-five battle. Thanks to Mission native Tyler Pace, Coquitlam racked up wins of 13-5 and 11-6 on the weekend. In the opener on Saturday, Pace scored three times and set up four others as the A’s pulled out to a 6-1 lead early in the second. Eli McLaughlin and Cole Shafer each potted hat tricks. A day later in Victoria, Pace snared a pair in the club’s come-from-behind 11-6 win. Brett Kujala and Chase McIntyre also scored two apiece. In the other semifinal, New Westminster leads Delta 2-0. The series continues Saturday, 2:30 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre.

VIGNA FINISHES RED-HOT

Coquitlam’s Kevin Vigna shot a closing round 68 to finish the B.C. Junior Boys golf championship tied for seventh spot at Meadow Gardens Golf Course. Vigna’s four-under score on the final day included an eagle on the par-five 11th hole. He tallied rounds of 75, 75 and 72 and finished at 290 total, seven shots back of Victoria’s Keaton Gudz. In a tie at 13th was A.J. Ewart. The Coquitlam teen ended up nine shots back of the winner with a four-day total of 292 (75, 71, 75, 71). At the B.C. Women’s Amateur, Port Moody’s Valentina Trillo was tied for 15th place, 19 strokes behind the winner, after rounds of 78, 73, 76 and 74 (301).

ADANACS A TAKE PLUNGE

The playoff race, like everything else right now, is beginning to heat up. The Coquitlam Adanacs ran out of steam in the third period and suffered an 11-9 defeat at the hands of the Nanaimo Timbermen in senior A lacrosse action on Saturday. Cayle Ratcliff scored four times and drew five assists for the visiting T-men, who rallied from a 6-4 deficit by scoring seven times over the final 25 minutes. The Adanacs, who sit tied for fifth place, two points back of the final playoff berth, got four goals from Daryl Veltman. Brandon Goodwin scored three times in the loss. Coquitlam plays three times this week, including yesterday’s match in Maple Ridge (past the NOW’s deadline), Friday in Burnaby and Saturday when Maple Ridge comes to the Poirier Sports Centre.

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Harry Watson unleashes his turbo-powered 1990 Mazda Miata at Mission Raceway recently. The Coquitlam driver shares the racing duties of the former street car with New Westminster’s Tracey Pearson.

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sports@thenownews.com By almost any standards, Harry Watson’s 1990 Mazda Miata is a rarity. A vintage two-seater that was among that model’s North American debut, his special redand-blue sports car has exceeded the average lifespan of vehicles from that year. Despite the kilometres on the odometer, Watson’s auto has never driven better. Nearly every summer weekend, the two, along with driving partner Tracey Pearson, get back on the track at Mission Raceway, handling the corners and heavy traffic like youngsters. For Watson, a Coquitlam resident, climbing into his red roadster and competing is just where he shifts into another gear. “Yeah, it’s a hobby,” the 68-year-old Watson says of racing, which he took up approximately seven years ago. “What do I like about it? There’s the adrenalin, the competition, just so many things.” His first taste of the fast life came through a friend at work, who introduced Watson to motocross. From there, he took the next pro-

gression. That meant looking at his sports car — the ’90 Miata — in a different way. As soon as he saw one of the compact, speedy roadrunners in their North American ad campaign debut in 1989, Watson wanted one. The model, which has had few alterations to its body design over the years and is still selling, harkens back to sporty thrill machines like the MGB and Sunbeam Tiger roadsters. “It’s one of the fastest ones that ever came out, and we had to get in line (to buy one),” he recalls. “When they were announced I had to put my name on a list.” For 12 years it was used as a regular, fun car — a summer showcase and driving thrill to tackle the highways with. Racing at the posted speed limit was still enjoyable, but the transition to unfettered ‘flooring it’ as a true racing machine took some ingenuity. That’s where the Pearsons — Tracey and husband Andy — came in. ThroughtheirDelta-basedcompanySpecialty Engineering, the car got an ultimate makeover, boosted from a spiffy but polite head-turner into a 1.6-litre turbocharged racing tiger that

lines up beside Corvettes and Porsches at various Pacific Northwest race courses. “We did a lot of work on it, engine building, custom work, coolers — it’s highly modified,” says Tracey, who has been driving race cars since 1981, with those early beginnings at Coquitlam’s long-gone Westwood race track. Those alterations have given the Miata a completely new profile — and taken it another step from Watson’s original racing interests. He recalls the glory days of when the Molson Indy roared around the former Expo ’86 site, and during one of its last stints he brought the car in to compete at the Sports Club racing event, part of the Indy weekend. “That was one of my most memorable races — you had all the people, a huge crowd was there. Just a unique experience… I think I was the only one who drove their car to the race. When I got there I had to put the [car number] on it, and take it off afterwards.” Now, the Miata is given the royal treatment, only touching race course blacktop after emerging from its trailer. CONTINUED ON PAGE 25

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Adrenalin fuels Watson’s run CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24

At 340 horsepower, the red and blue racer has taken its share of podiums. On a short track with lots of curves like Mission, its average speed is 118-mile per-hour. On a longer track, like in Seattle or Portland, the Miata can get up to 145 mph, said Pearson. Watson says his racing partner gets the most speed out of the car. “(Pearson) is faster than me, I think it’s that Westwood experience,” he says. “We both race the same day but just different races.” Pearson notes that the two have different racing styles which suit the car well.

“Harry’s a good guy to race with. I tend to be a little more charged than Harry and he’s a bit more balanced,” she says. “We keep each other on track.” While racing may be his spotlight hobby, Watson also relishes the solitude and less-risky fancy of fishing — a bit of a juxtaposition. “I like to do a spot of fishing, and that’s the other end of the spectrum,” he says. “I’m still working… I’ve had a couple of fender-benders in [the Miata] but I wouldn’t call it dangerous. “I’ve crossed the finish line first a few times and been on the podium a few more times, but we’d always like to do more. It’s just a lot of fun.”

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