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John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Dennis McDonald embodies the change happening in Burquitlam, though that wide-scale neighbourhood transformation could force him out of yet another place to live in Metro Vancouver.

McDonald appeared before Coquitlam council Monday to ask for help for about 500 residents living in a series of rental properties along Foster Avenue and North Road.

McDonald spoke on behalf of residents living

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in 121 units: Medallion Court, which runs from 515 to 525 Foster Ave. and Cedar Grove, a 52unit complex at 655 North Rd. Those 120-plus units are being redeveloped by BlueSky Properties — a Bosa Properties affiliate — into a purpose-built rental building with 57 units, along with three condo towers.

Bosa submitted its rezoning and development permit application for the site last month and is awaiting feedback from the city. If approved, work could begin as early as next year.

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Hydro admits bill error Chris MONTGOMERY

editorial@thenownews.com It took Kim Robbins a week of arguing to get BC Hydro to cancel a $300 bill that the recycled smart meter for her new guest house said she owed — even though the house was not yet connected to the electrical grid, no appliances or lights had been installed and it was impossible to have plugged anything in anyway.

Hydro officials have now admitted the bill, and the notice of overdue payment it sent, were in error and have assured the Port Moody resident the bill will be cancelled.

But Robbins says she’s still worried.

And angry.

The problem arose after the utility installed a used meter, not a new one, to read power to the guest house, and the installer neglected to record the wattage already on the unit. The reading doesn’t get done when new hardware is used, because new meters all begin with a “zero” reading.

Robbins says she didn’t notice the original bill for the power for the period between mid-March and mid-May, while the structure was still unconnected, because it arrived amid a series of bills for work on her Crystal Creek Drive property.

She had already paid a bill of about $1,800 to have the smart meter for the guest house attached to her main residence.

But when an overdue-payment notice arrived, she called Hydro to let them know the smaller building was not yet attached to the power grid and couldn’t have drawn any of the

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power Hydro wanted payment for during that period.

Instead of a polite apology, Robbins says, she was told the meter couldn’t be wrong, that the power had been used and that she needed to pay up.

Monday, after a week of insisting the meter had to be correct, Hydro officials conceded the problem lay with an installer who failed to note that the “not new” meter was installed with 2,545 kilowatt hours of electricity already recorded. The original bill of $301.41 would be adjusted accordingly, she says she was told — although no explanation was offered for the mysterious 245 kilowatt-hours of power Hydro still says was used before the house was hooked up.

Robbins says she’s relieved the bill will be adjusted but worries she only made that happen through persistence — and the obvious evidence that a new guest home clearly unconnected to a power grid provided.

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“This case is very simple,” Robbins says. “There was nothing connected or hooked up. It’s a new build currently still in the finishing stage.

“The [Hydro] rep I spoke to was very reluctant to say this made no sense. He decided that I must be lying about having electrical components connected because that was the only thing that made any sense. He stated that less than one per cent of meters are defective and told me it was clear that I used the power.

“If this wasn’t the guest house, if this was my existing house, they would have just said I had a party and had to pay the bill. I wasn’t giving up. I made my case. But what about other people?”

Robbins’ electrician confirmed the installation dates she provided.

Hydro spokeswoman Mora Scott confirmed to the Tri-Cities NOW Tuesday that a used meter was installed for Robbins’ guest house. Re-use of meters is still rare, but is beginning to happen as houses are torn down and meters are recycled, she said. As soon as the utility realized the “inputting error” about existing wattage had been made, it apologized and credited Robbins account, she said.

The units have a life span of about 20 years, Scott said. She was unable to say how many have been reused or whether any billing or reading problems have arisen with them.

Animal in hot car? $500 fine John KURUCZ

jkurucz@thenownews.com Pet owners who still don’t get the message around soaring temperatures, hot vehicles and helpless animals could soon be $500 lighter in the pocket.

Council passed the first three readings Monday of a new confined animal bylaw, one that could result in guilty parties being hit with a $500 fine if they are found to have animals in their vehicles subjected to hot temperatures. That penalty drops to $400 if the fine is paid within 14 days.

Mayor Richard Stewart first presented the idea earlier this month in response to a host of stories — both anecdotal and in the media — of pets being left in cars and exposed to temperatures above 60 C (140 F).

“I want people to realize this council takes this matter seriously [and] this community takes the matter seriously,” Stewart said. “Please don’t leave your animal in a hot car.”

City solicitor Heather Bradfield explained that “a measure of discretion” will be applied by bylaw enforcement officers when dealing with each case. Those officers, however, are trained to look for specific indicators: the amount of ventilation available in a vehicle, the

time of year the offence takes place, the condition of the animal and how it’s behaving.

“I’m a real believer in education rather than enforcement,” added Coun. Craig Hodge. “I’m hoping this sends a message to the pet owners that they can’t leave animals in hot cars.”

Coquitlam’s new bylaw comes shortly after Surrey instituted the same policy and fine earlier this month. Coquitlam’s previous fine was $150.

Not all council members were convinced, though. Although he agreed with the intent of the proposed bylaw, Coun. Lou Sekora said no amount of fines will deter people who lack common sense.

“Pretty soon we’re going to be like a Gestapo city,” Sekora said. “Do I believe that animals should be saved? Of course I do.

But to somehow think that the difference between $150 and $500 is going to make a difference? I don’t think it will for one minute.”

Coun. Mae Reid was even more blunt in her assessment of the issue.

“I’m just upset that it’s only $500,” she said. “It should be $5 billion for anyone stupid enough to leave an animal in a car at this time of year.”

Final reading of the bylaw could take place next week.

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A representative from Bosa confirmed to the Tri-Cities NOW Tuesday the company is the building costs $950 a month, though he offering current residents a series of incendidn’t know what the prices would look like tives to help with the transition: the last two months’ rent for existing tenants will be should the redevelopment occur.

“Unfortunately there are no affordable, low- waived and any current tenants who buy a income buildings left in the area,” he said. “So home in the new building will receive a credit essentially this proposed redevelopment will based on the previous 12 months’ worth of rent payments. force people out as residents of Coquitlam.”

Available or vacant space in the North McDonald said the majority of people living in the buildings are seniors, new immigrants, Road development will also be prioritized for current tenants who plan to single mothers and others on relocate into that building. fixed incomes. He said some McDonald, however, told apartments have up to 10 famcouncillors those concessions ily members crammed into a I had every aren’t enough, and asked the single three-bedroom unit. city to help lobby for a betHe added that those who intention of ter deal: waiving the last four work are employed locally — staying here to six months’ worth of rent at Lougheed Mall and other long term. But and having 24 months’ worth area retailers — and he fears of previous rent payments that if they lose their homes that’s not an to a new home in the and are forced out of the area, option anymore. applied redeveloped building. the people who take over those Council members conceded jobs won’t live locally and – Burquitlam Renter that their hands were tied, and spend their money in the comDennis McDonald that affordable housing submunity. sidies and strategies are the A mover by trade, McDonald said he has battled high rent or transit prob- provincial and federal governments’ responlems in a number of different communities sibilities.

“We can’t do it all — we don’t get enough — North Vancouver, Burnaby and New West —before settling in Coquitlam nine months money to do it,” said Coun. Mae Reid. “I don’t know where the responsibility lies. The legal ago.

“I had every intention of staying here long responsibility lies with the province and the term,” he said. “But that’s not an option feds, but the moral responsibility, we should anymore. That’s what concerns me. I keep all share.” twitter.com/johnkurucz chasing a place to stay and I’m being pushed

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Teacher appeals to Coquitlam council HE’S CONCERNED ABOUT TEACHERS’ STRIKE

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Coquitlam council decided Monday to wade into the ongoing labour dispute between B.C. teachers and the provincial government.

The move was prompted by a request made by a Coquitlam resident who teaches at New Westminster Secondary School.

“I’m asking for another voice to be heard because there has been a very distinct lack of progress over the last few weeks,” Stacey Robinsmith said during Monday’s council in committee meeting. “I want to see another organization that represents people in our community step forward and show leadership.”

Robinsmith presented council with a petition with more than 100 signatures on it that he collected over the course of 10 days.

The petition originally called on the province to “quickly negotiate or mediate a fair deal with the hardworking teachers in our province.”

The wording of the motion was changed, however, to ask that both parties — the province and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation — work towards a solution.

Council waived the standard week-long waiting period for a notice of motion to be discussed and unanimously endorsed Robinsmith’s petition at Monday’s council meeting.

“In this case, time is of the essence,” said Coun. Chris Wilson. “I think we need to try and get things going. We have a lot of teachers who live in our community, and it’s hitting our local economy because they’re not getting paid.”

Though she voted in favour of the motion, Coun. Mae

Reid was skeptical of the move, given Robinsmith’s job as a teacher and the fact that he’s considering running for a trustee position in School District 43 in November.

“It’s not our place to get stuck in the middle,” she said.

“We’d all like to see the teachers back and school back.”

Mayor Richard Stewart did not take part in Monday’s vote — his wife is a teacher — and Coun. Terry O’Neill was absent from the meeting.

Meanwhile, media reports Tuesday noted that both sides may resume negotiations after more than two weeks of stalled talks.

School District 43 cancelled summer school in early July and recently expressed concern over how millions of dollars could be lost in international education revenues should the strike continue into September. twitter.com/johnkurucz

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PCT responds to lawsuit SUMMER IN THE 2014 CITY Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com Alleged misconduct by a senior employee at Pacific Coast Terminals is at the centre of the company’s response to a lawsuit.

PCT has denied the allegations made in a civil claim filed by Kent Smith, a former manager of engineering and maintenance.

Smith alleges in his notice of civil claim filed with the court that, at the time of his dismissal in October 2013, he was terminated without just cause and without notice.

When his employment was terminated, Smith alleges PCT offered him a severance of approximately $390,000 and career counselling in return for releasing all claims, but then revoked the offer.

According to court documents, PCT said it terminated Smith due to him misleading the company’s senior management with respect to details and procedures regarding Port Metro Vancouver construction permitting requirements.

The response filed with the court alleges that Smith advised PCT management and the public during a community open house that a permit was not required to start construction, “that this was the way it had been done and that senior management should have no concerns.”

The court documents don’t offer a date on the community open house, or mention specifically the project Smith was commenting on.

However, last year PCT inked a deal to handle canola oil for Bunge Canada that included an expansion plan to build three new 15,000ton storage tanks at the terminal.

In the response, PCT also alleges Smith falsely advised the company that Port Metro Vancouver was aware that PCT had commenced construction without a permit.

PCT said it revoked the offer of severance following the discovery of “evidence of activities and behaviour”

by Smith during his employment that it claims were inconsistent with his duties and against PCT’s written policies.

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trial date has yet been set.

Court documents claim Smith stored sexually explicit images and videos on his work computer in breach of PCT’s technology policy, assisted a competitor with PCT’s confidential information and used his management position to inappropriately assist a subordinate employee with whom he had a romantic relationship.

The response alleges Smith stored approximately 33 sexually explicit video clips and numerous other digital photographs on his work computer.

A manager attempting to gather information on construction projects and permit applications Smith was responsible for, prior to his termination, allegedly discovered the images.

Smith stated in his claim that PCT never gave him any particulars of the misconduct but, a couple of months later, PCT alleged it had cause to terminate his employment by referencing material found on its system in personal folders over which Smith alleges he “had a reasonable expectation of privacy.”

In the response, PCT said it had good reason to revoke the offer of severance given

the alleged conduct, suggesting the investigation was conducted fairly and in good faith.

Smith’s claim also alleged that at the time he was let go, PCT destroyed the contents of Smith’s smartphone, which included “irreplaceable personal photographs,” without his consultation.

In response, the company claims the phone was the property of PCT and it had

no way of knowing Smith had stored the photos on the phone.

PCT claims the contents of the phone were accidentally deleted, but within a few days of Smith’s termination, the company recovered the photos and provided him with a USB memory stick containing the personal information stored on the work computer. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

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Food label changes are just a start

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he federal government recently announced proposed changes to food labelling with an aim for us to make healthier choices at the supermarket.

The proposed changes would make it easier for us to read those labels, Health Canada says, and include tweaks to the Nutrition Facts table, ingredients list and Daily Values on food labels, as well as a nudge to suppliers of similar food products to use consistent serving sizes for the nutrition info on those labels.

Health Canada is hoping that if and when these changes go into effect, busy parents will look twice before grabbing for the Fruit Loops.

That’s because the new labels would have sugars grouped together and nutrition info would be presented more clearly.

The Canadian Diabetes Association applauds the ministry’s efforts.

So does the group Dietitians of Canada.

And while we, too, applaud the effort, we think it’s important to note that healthy choices start before we wheel our shopping cart down the grocery store aisle.

It starts with meal planning and cooking from scratch rather than grab-and-go meals from a fast food outlet. It starts with walking to the corner grocer for a carton of milk instead of taking the car. It starts with sending our kids to the park to play rather than allowing endless hours of screen time indoors.

Easier-to-read food labels are good.

But costly consultations, policy papers and regulations won’t end obesity or curtail the continued rise of diabetes.

Healthy choices start with changing what has become for all of us a culture of convenience.

— Guest editorial from the North Shore News

PLAN TO BEAR-PROOF GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN POCO ISN’T WORKING Last year the City of Port Coquitlam, in a letter to all PoCo residents, told them that if they kept their bins outside they must buy wildlife locks or be fined $150. They were only allowed to buy locks from one company. Any other lock was not permitted.

Council’s approach to the bear/garbage problem was to force families to buy locks and fine them if they didn’t. In an effort to show that they appeared to care about the bears, they dumped the problem entirely on city residents. Buy the locks from whom we tell you to or get fined.

Contrast this with Coquitlam’s approach. Coquitlam sensibly provides the locks with the bins. Everyone is in compliance.

There is no need to check up on Coquitlam residents or threaten them with fines. Coquitlam residents will know that all their bins are as bear-proof as possible.

Not so in Port Coquitlam. Just from a walk around the neighbourhood it is obvious that in spite of the threat of fines there are many unsecured bins. How many across the city? Who knows? Council doesn’t.

But nearly a year after the city’s ultimatum letter not one person in PoCo has been fined.

We deserve better than this, and so do the bears.

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A taxing political lesson

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ther than beautiful scenery and having the same monarch, B.C. and Australia don’t have much in common.

And they have even less in common now, because Australia has scrapped its carbon tax, which is still very much alive and kicking in this province.

The Australian carbon tax was introduced in 2010, by a Labor Party government that had just won an election after vowing not to implement such a tax.

However, while the Labor Party won the election, it did not win a majority of seats. It needed the support of the Green Party to form government and the price for that was giving the Green Party what it wanted: a carbon tax, which Labor had been on record as opposing before the election.

Needless to say, the public was furious. The Labor Party subsequently changed leaders and said it would repeal the carbon tax, but it was still defeated in last year’s election.

There is a striking parallel here, of course, to another tax controversy: the HST that former premier Gordon Campbell sprung on an unsuspecting public after the 2009 election campaign, during which his party had actually stated it had no designs to introduce such a tax.

Like his Australian counterparts, Campbell was driven from office by a tax revolt. Except, the critical difference here is that another big tax brought in

by Campbell — the carbon tax — generated no such revolt, and instead appears to have paid off.

In fact, B.C.’s carbon tax actually hurt the party that opposed it — the NDP, which opposed the tax after it was introduced in 2008, and made its opposition to the tax a key part of its 2009 election platform, which was firmly rejected by

VIEW FROM THE LEDGE Keith Baldrey

the voters.

Campbell artfully tied this province’s carbon tax to a corresponding income tax cut, and a significant rebate scheme for low-income earners.

The result has been that any call for a repeal of the carbon tax in this province would be linked to a tax increase. That’s because the tax collects about $1.1 billion annually, which pays for almost $200 million in tax credits and rebates for low income people, plus a five-percent income tax cut ($235 million) and more than $700 million for a host of business tax cuts.

Getting rid of the tax, then, would increase everyone’s income tax bill by five per cent, hit poor people particularly hard, and hit businesses with tax hikes that would inevitably be passed on to consumers. No wonder the NDP doesn’t talk about the tax much these days.

But the carbon tax also appears to be having the desired impact on what it is supposed to do: lead to a reduction in the use of carbon.

According to Sustainable Prosperity, an Ottawa-based “green” research group, fossil fuel use in B.C. has dropped by 16 per cent since the tax came in.

Meanwhile, fossil fuel use in the rest of Canada has actually gone up three per cent in that same time period.

And as for Australia, well, its status

as one of the world’s worst greenhouse gas emitters per capita will continue.

The country relies heavily on its vast reserves of cheap coal for its supply of electricity.

The country has also blown about a $7-billion hole in government revenues over the next four years, which will undoubtedly have negative repercussions for the delivery of health care, education and social services.

I’m not sure whether the opposite experiences of B.C. and Australia when it comes to a carbon tax mean people of one jurisdiction are any more or less environmentally friendly than those in the other.

But I do think there’s a lesson here about how to introduce new taxes, whether they are carbon-related or not. The lesson is this: if a government is going to create a new tax, do it just before an election campaign and not immediately after one.

The B.C. Liberals did that with a carbon tax, but failed to do so with the HST. The party was badly bruised and was forced to dump its leader, but still won another term in power.

The Australian Labor party implemented the carbon tax like the B.C. Liberals handled the HST, and subsequently chewed up two of its leaders before being booted from power.

Playing games with taxes can be very dangerous for governments. B.C.’s carbon tax is an example of the right way of playing the game.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

LETTERS ADJUST VIEWS ON GARBAGE

Re: “Timing stinks on garbage change,” letter to the editor by Sean Barnett, Friday, July 18.

To claim that you are being asked to reduce your garbage by 50 per cent is confused and inaccurate. You are being asked to divide your waste into compostable matter (green waste) and garbage. The green waste is picked up every week and, in fact, the standard-sized bin is enormous, as is the new garbage container.

If you are separating your waste as directed, you should have very little garbage and it should certainly fit into the container provided for a biweekly pick up.

We also are a family of four and have been composting our vegetable and fruit waste for years and have never had a full garbage can on garbage day. As we near our first garbage pickup after almost two weeks, our new garbage can is not even one-third full. That’s because all that is in there is actual garbage; no green waste or recycling.

The city’s information on this has all been thorough and clear.

People need to read the directions

and adjust accordingly.

There has not been a “reduction of service by 50 per cent.”

The new system should allow you to consume and discard as much as you ever have done. But you do need to rethink what you see as garbage.

Trish Matson Coquitlam ••• If your garbage stinks and you are not making it through two weeks, I would love to come and assist you with some recycling tips.

Our garbage can — the smallest available — has been one-quarter full, both pickup days, for a family of two. But our recycling bins have been packed to the gills, all three weeks.

Feel free to contact this newspaper, and they can work out a way to bring us together.

Thanks, Coquitlam, for making this change — what took you so long?

Brent Carson Coquitlam

NEW WEST NOT PLAYING WELL New Westminster Coun. Bill Harper says that Coquitlam has

“destroyed the relationship” between the two communities by winning an arbitration over the Bailey bridge.

This is the second time Coquitlam has had to take legal action in about a decade, and the second time Coquitlam has won.

New Westminster needs to start working with its neighbours on transportation solutions that are regional.

Imagine if every community put up barriers so traffic had to go around their city. If there is one community that isn’t playing well with its neighbours, it’s New Westminster.

The arbitrator ruled in favour of a two-lane bridge, instead of the ridiculous one-lane Bailey bridge that has allowed alternating traffic for the past 20 years.

Harper called that decision “a complete disaster.” Coun. Harper, the earthquake in Haiti was a disaster. Last year’s $8-billion flood in Calgary was a disaster. A twolane bridge connecting two truck routes? That’s not a disaster, it’s a no-brainer.

Thank you, Coquitlam, for advocating for workable regional transportation.

Teri Towner Coquitlam Resident and Council Candidate

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Re: “Visitors welcomed to pay,” Friday, July 11.

I think Port Moody council should have thought about this process a little more before making the decision to pass a pilot project of pay parking at Rocky Point Park starting Aug 15.

My questions are: • Was the public consulted?

• What if residents have more than two vehicles per household — how do they decide which vehicles to register?

• Also, is this fair for people who live a couple of blocks outside of Port Moody to pay as well?

My understanding is that lots A, B and E will be affected — I wonder how The BoatHouse feels about this. Not to mention this will cost money at the end of the day.

I guess we shall see what the pilot program brings in 12 months.

As I may not be opposed to the paid parking being implemented, I am upset that we didn’t hear from the residents of Port Moody.

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On Thursday, Coquitlam Mounties said Jaylene Hawkins, 23, is facing a handful of new charges stemming from an investigation by the force’s prolific target team.

In June, she was arrested after the recovery of a stolen van in Coquitlam led

to the search of a home in Surrey where police allegedly recovered numerous documents, IDs, mail and other items believed stolen.

Through their investigation, the RCMP said they also conducted extensive followup investigations with victims identified as the owners of the recovered stolen mail.

Police said investigators used CCTV footage that showed Hawkins allegedly breaking into and stealing mail from boxes in a

Coquitlam apartment building. As a result, she is facing five more charges: break and enter, identity theft, possessing and/or trafficking in credit card data, uttering a forged document, and possession of stolen property.

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And it took one brief airing of the photos on suppertime newscasts Monday to convince the trio to turn themselves in.

The men, all in their 20s, surrendered themselves to Coquitlam RCMP at about 7:30 p.m. Monday, about an hour after local broadcasts of the images showed footage of them apparently attempting to break in to the holiday home on July 7 — and then setting it ablaze.

RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said police had already received more than a dozen tips from the public.

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reduced to ash. Only a small woodshed and outhouse escaped.

The marshy bowl of land the cabin sat on was heavily charred, but the fire was contained to the small clearing around the cabin.

Const. Chris Norlund said it was just luck that the fire broke out after several days of rainy weather, preventing what might otherwise have been a disastrous forest fire in the heavily wooded area.

On Monday afternoon, the three families that jointly own the two-acre site toured the ruins with reporters, recalling family holidays spent fishing and hiking and attempting to contain their anger at the apparent arson.

Norman Bradford, one of the owners who helped build the cabin, poked at the twisted remains of two bunk beds as he described a lost log book the families kept to record their visits, the weather and work that was needed.

“All gone,” he said.

Looking up at the tall, heavily charred trees

where the surveillance cameras were installed, Bradford just shook his head at the thought of how widely the fire might have spread. The blaze broke out sometime between 7 and 9 p.m. on July 7 and was reported to nearby park caretakers. It was allowed to burn itself out overnight. Helicopters with buckets were used to tamp down remaining hot spots in the morning.

Dave Clarke — one of the owners who had erected the cameras after a series of vandals hit the cabin — said no decision has been made on whether to rebuild, or if present regulations would allow a new cabin to be erected on the same spot.

“We haven’t even gone there yet,” Clarke said. “Right now we’re just dealing with this loss. It’s all gone, the photos, everything. It’s all we can do not to cry.”

The building, last assessed at $22,000, was not insured.

Charges had not been laid at press time.

The identities of the men who turned themselves in to police will not be released until the investigation is complete, police said.

Human remains found

Police have issued a call for help in identifying the man whose remains were found by a hiker in a forested area along a power line in Anmore last December.

The man could not be

identified with DNA testing, but based on analysis of the skull, police believe he was between 45 and 65. He had surgery on his cranium during the 1980s or ’90s, police say, and at some point suf-

fered a severe head injury that fractured his skull bones and may have left his face distorted or scarred.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Coquitlam RCMP.

HAFI Funds Home Modifications for Disabled Man When Lorie and Walter bought their home in Port Alberni 13years ago they slowly began renovating the unfinished basement to accommodate Walter’s changing needs as his muscular dystrophy advanced.

“The basement was a black hole when we moved in,” recalled Walter. “After 12 years of skimping and saving, we made the downstairs completely wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom. It was way too small.

I could only stand for about a minute and a half without collapsing in the shower stall and I could no longer pull myself out of the tub in the upstairs’ bathroom, even with Lorie’s help.”

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“ I just slide into the shower now,” said Walter. “I feel safer and no longer dread trying to wash myself. What was previously a dangerous chore for me is now a welcome treat.”

Walter and Lorie hope to spend the rest of their lives in their home.

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Bouvier is the executive director of ACCESS Youth Outreach Services, a group that provides a shoulder to lean on for at-risk young people, often through contacts made while touring in the group’s bus. Part of the job is helping teens realize their own potential, a theme that runs through motivational speeches as well.

His own story and the details of his early life and how he turned it around have proved useful enough that he’s fleshed them out in written form.

His book tells the story of the day he was waterskiing in Sacramento while high on cocaine and crashed, crippling him forever. He says he first started to “jot down thoughts” about the experience while he was still in

hospital and has carried on since.

“Hopefully, I’m throwing it out for people to read and gain some insight, something from it to help with their challenges,” Bouvier says.

“To face adversity and overcome it is extraordinary.

We all have the ability; no one can take it away, no matter what the challenge.

“I’ve been asked many, many times about writing something. I get asked a lot, given the situation with the chair and my background and the work that I do.

“It’s a little history of my journey, some insight into the passion I have for the work that I do.”

And why is he billing it as his “first” book?

Bouvier laughs. “I do have more plans to write about the work I’ve done with at-risk youth for 25 years, about my experience and philosophy, with some insight into youth engagement and models that I’ve used in creating programs. Next year begins the process on that.”

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There are all kinds of ways to shed light on the issue of bullying.

On Sunday (July 27), a group of motorcycle enthusiasts will take to the streets of the Tri-Cities and beyond to lend their voice to the issue.

The second-annual Bikes Against Bullies event will kick off in Port Coquitlam, with riders travelling to Trev Deeley Motorcycles in Vancouver.

The event was inspired by the story of Amanda Todd, and her mom Carol sees it as a great way to get the message out about bullying.

“It’s a way to get people with a common interest together to rally against bullying,” she told the TriCities NOW, noting the event is very grassroots.

“It’s about the awareness, and you’re getting a whole new genre of people who are bike enthusiasts.”

Amanda, a PoCo teen who was a Grade 10 student at Coquitlam Alternate Basic Education (CABE) Secondary in Coquitlam, committed suicide on Oct. 10, 2012, a month after posting a YouTube video detailing her harassment by bullies.

ProceedsfromSunday’sride will go toward the Amanda Todd Legacy Society.

Bikes Against Bullies will start at 10 a.m. at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex, located at 2150 Wilson Ave., with riders taking off at 11 a.m.

The riders will arrive at the Trev Deeley shop at 1875 Boundary Rd. at noon, with festivities running till 3 p.m.

The event will include a barbecue, raffle, live performances, speeches and a photo booth. Everyone is welcome to attend.

For more information, visit the Facebook page for Bikes against Bullies.

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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

Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca

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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This year, Scotiabank is investing in the success of our community by returning as a gold sponsor of the Port Moody Public Library’s 14th Annual Links to Literacy Golf Tournament. “As an organization, community involvement is an important part of the way that we live, work and do business every day,” says Terry Kocurek, Port Moody Branch Manager. “Literacy is the foundation for learning at any age, and we are delighted to support this cause through Scotiabank Bright Future.”

The Links to Literacy event raises money to fund library programs and services that build a brighter future through literacy success. Past projects funded by the tournament include multilingual language learning kits, a Reading Link partnership with local schools, and a digital early learning hub to connect families with literacy resources.

Join Scotiabank and other sponsors on Tuesday, August 26th at Meadow Gardens Golf Course in Pitt Meadows for this year’s tournament and banquet. Build a better future by supporting literacy programs that benefit your community. For more information, check the library’s website at www.library.portmoody.ca or phone (604) 469-4577.

hen a garden is friendly to wildlife, the joy of their presence is not the only benefit. Food crops and flowers get pollinated and pest levels decline — though never completely vanish.

If they did, the predators would seek food elsewhere.

Later, pests would return in masses.

The key to a wildlifefriendly garden is avoiding pesticides and herbicides, and ideally in dense areas this would be a community effort. Where gardens are tiny, if some neighbours still spray, their habits drift over and under fences into neighbouring space. Pests die — but so do beneficial insects and pollinators.

Even in tiny gardens some things help create a more wildlife-friendly setting.

Container gardens could include one large pot of beeand butterfly-friendly plants.

Where space is tight, you could double the benefit and choose edible herbs such as parsley, dill and sweet cicely.

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In somewhat larger gardens, the flowers of kale and cabbages, calendula, butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) and sweet alyssum are especially attractive to bees and butterflies. So are wild plants like goldenrod, fireweed and chickory. The cover crop buckwheat is also a bee favourite.

White clover deserves a special mention. Bees love it and it flowers for long periods. It’s supplied in some grass seed because (like other legumes) it adds nitrogen to the soil where it’s grown. It can also be a substitute lawn that stays green in drought and doesn’t need frequent mowing. As a cover crop, it’s hugely nourishing but hard to remove (deep roots!). The news that bee-killing pesticide residue has been found on some beefriendly plants is definitely good reason to ask nursery

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But if staff aren’t sure (usually plants are grown elsewhere), there are ways of keeping our gardens safer.

With shrubs and perennials, removing all flowers the first year then cutting the stems back during the first winter guarantees that bees won’t visit till they’re safe.

Some annuals, such as calendula, cosmos and nigella, are easy to plant by loosening the soil with a rake, scattering the seed then raking it in.

Besides attractive plants, the thing that draws more wildlife to a garden than anything else is water. Tiny space means having a tiny water supply. Insects need pool margins and they’d enjoy a big saucer of water holding a flat, shallow rock tapering to water level at least on one side. Shallow birdbaths can be used by insects too but birds get more use out of the deeper ones for drinking as well as splashing. Birds also drink from container ponds, but they do need a place to perch. Both water sources need to be renewed frequently so the water stays clean. If birds are to use them, they should also be placed near shrubs or trees so birds have a quick escape from predators.

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CALENDAR WED, JULY 23 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.

City of Coquitlam is hosting a Neighbourhood Night free block party at Eagle Ridge Park, 6 to 8 p.m. at 2635 Runnel Dr. Bring your family, meet your neighbours and enjoy a free get-together. Info: www.coquitlam.ca.

FRIDAY, JULY 25 Tri-Cities Caregiver Program holds a care-

giver 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.

Hillside Community Church hosts a Survivor Summer Camp in August, though the deadline for registration is on Friday, July 25. The camp runs from Aug. 5 to 8 for kids entering Grades six through eight. Games, team challenges, duels and individual challenges, with lunch served each day and a family BBQ on Aug. 8 at 5:30

p.m. to reveal the final survivor. Camp cost is $25. Info: 604-936-2312 or myhillside.ca.

TUESDAY, JULY 29

City of Coquitlam and the Glen Pine 50plus Society hosts a free 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. Info: 604-927-6940.

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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 “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: 604-936-3900.

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City of Coquitlam is hosting a Neighbourhood Night free block party at Galloway Park, 6 to 8 p.m. at 3404 Galloway Ave. Bring your family, meet your neighbours and enjoy a free get-together. Info: www. coquitlam.ca.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 Terry Fox Library presents Second Storey

Theatre, an audience participation show for children six years and up at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Audiences will decide the fate of improvisers as they play games and tell stories in a 45-minute show, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m.Info: 604927-7999.

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Canada ended a seven-year drought when it shocked the U.S. 8-5 Saturday in the FILA Field Lacrosse World championships in Denver, Col. Powereed by Kevin Crowley’s five-goal performance, Canada took early control, leading 3-1 after 20 minutes and 7-2 after three quarters.

While the reigning world champion Americans narrowed the gap, they couldn’t close it, thanks to Canada’s superior possession game.

In the semifinal, the Canadians delivered a knock-out punch to the Iroquois Nation, 12-6, with Port Coquitlam’s Curtis Dickson leading the way. The Maple Ridge Burrard sniper scored four times, including a natural hat trick in the third quarter, as Canada erased a 4-1 deficit.

Dickson led the team in scoring with 18 goals in seven games, while one-time Coquitlam junior star Mark Matthews tallied 15 goals and eight assists over seven games.

Coquitlam’s Wesley Berg contributed five goals and two helpers over seven games.

REDS WRAP UP WITH A WIN

To put a positive spin on a rough year, the Coquitlam Reds completed the 2014 B.C. Premier Baseball League season with a come-from-behind victory over the White Rock Tritons on Saturday.

Outfielder Matthew Woo registered just his fourth hit of the season, but did it with the bases loaded to score the game-winning run in the bottom of the fifth in a rain-shortened game.

Woo’s single to centre field brought home Austen Butler, who led off the inning with a hit.

Coquitlam stared at a 3-0 deficit in the first inning, chipping back to tie it in the third. While the Tritons regained the advantage in the top of the fourth, the Reds replied in the bottom half of the inning, setting up Wong’s dramatic hit.

Nicolas Panozzo came on and claimed the win in relief, while third baseman Cam Williams went 3-for-3 and scored twice.

The Reds finished in 12th place, with a 15-33 record.

TOP-10 FINISH FOR HAN

At 11 years of age, Coquitlam’s Euna Han stood nearly two years younger than the field at last week’s 2014 Odlum Brown Golf Classic, a tour-stop of the Maple Leaf Junior Golf tour.

She posted pretty good numbers at the Northview Golf Club-hosted event, placing ninth after rounds of 74, 76 and 85 (235). Han finished 20 strokes back of Surrey’s Hannah Lee. In 14th place was Coquitlam’s Rene Cheng, who began the tourney with a strong 74 before fading with rounds of 83 and 89 (246).

In the junior boys division, Shayne LaRochelle, 18, shot 237 (77, 80, 80) to place 26 shots back of first. Woochang Lee of Port Moody registered rounds of 80, 79 and 84 to place 15th in juvenile boys.

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Playoff chase now a crunch

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sports@thenownews.com Their playoff hopes may depend upon the kindness of strangers, but the Coquitlam Adanacs still have to take care of business.

After an awkward split on the weekend, the Western Lacrosse Association club now virtually needs to win its final two games and hope a few dominoes fall in order to claim the fourth and final playoff spot.

Saturday’s polished 7-5 win over the Maple Ridge Burrards eased the pain of Friday’s 7-6 overtime setback to Burnaby.

It still left them tied, with New Westminster and Langley, for fourth place.

Both New West and Langley have three games remaining, while Coquitlam has just a pair.

“We have to fight to make the playoffs so we know, including [Friday’s loss to Burnaby] that these are all must-win games,”

said Adanacs top scorer Brett Hickey. “We need some help but the best result is to come out and win and that’s what we have to do, do or die.”

The loss in Burnaby still stung 24 hours later. Coquitlam blew a 5-3 lead in the third but managed to rally to tie it on Matt Delmonico’s unassisted marker.

While they outshot the Lakers

8-4 in the 10-minute extra frame, only Casey Jackson, on a powerplay, could put one in.

That they rebounded with a rock-solid outing against the Burrards was evidence enough that the team remained focused on the task at hand, said coach Bob Salt.

“We’ve got a nice young team but I’ve never had a team that

can’t score,” said Salt. “I’m frustrated for them. We were getting quality, quality chances.”

Matt Dinsdale scored twice Saturday, while Hickey netted the winner late in the third.

The Adanacs play NewWest on Saturday (7 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre), then close out the regular season on Aug. 1 in Burnaby.

A’s, Bellies in final showdown

How do you like your fish — grilled or steamed?

TheCoquitlamjuniorAdanacsaretargetingalittle of both as they venture into this week’s B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League championship final against top rival the New Westminster Salmonbellies.

The series starts tonight (Wednesday), 8 p.m. at Queen’s Park Arena, and turns to Coquitlam’s Poirier Sports Centre on Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Both teams swept their semifinal series 3-0 and now set their sights on a Minto Cup berth, which will go to the victor of the best-of-seven final.

Coquitlam completed its 3-0 series triumph on Saturday, trumping Victoria 15-9. Up 6-1 after

20 minutes, the Adanacs got hat tricks from Jean Luc Chetner and Cole Shafer. Brett Hawrys, Chase McIntyre and Eli McLaughlin cashing in a pair apiece.

Here is the BCJALL final schedule: • G1 — tonight (Wed), 8 p.m. @ QP Arena • G2 — July 25, 7:30 pm @ Poirier Sports Ctr. • G3 — July 26, 8 pm @ QP Arena • G4 — July 28, 7:30 pm @ Poirier Sports Ctr. • *G5 — July 30, 8 pm @ QP Arena • *G6 — Aug 1, 7:30 pm @ Poirier Sports Ctr. • *G7 — Aug 3, 8 pm @ QP Arena *if necessary

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Coquitlam’s Jasmine Lew, at left, leads the pack during the 100-metre dash at last week’s B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo. The 14-year-old would set two personal bests.

Fortin, Lew net Games gold Coquitlam’s Iman Fortin and Jasmine Lew were among the pacesetters from the Tri-Cities, spiriting away medals from the 2014 B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo.

Fortin collected four gold and two silver in women’s rowing, while Lew won a pair of golds and a bronze in her specialties of sprinting.

Fortin scored top marks in girls singles time trials, then joined forces with Surrey’s Emily Down to take home the girls doubles time trial and skills competition titles.

She was also part of the Fraser Valley’s overall double elimination gold win, while picking up second-place results in both singles girls double elimination and skills competition.

Lew, 14, would continue a hot summer by carving her personal best in the 100-metre dash down to 12.32 seconds, running away with the gold medal in the process.

The Coquitlam native would also combine with three teammates to set a new B.C. Summer Games record in the 4x100 relay, taking top honours with a time of 48.64.

Lew would cap the week by dashing off a PB in the 200m, 25.84, en route to a silver medal.

In towed water sports, Port Coquitlam’s Alexa Durand jetted to a gold in girls 14-17 slalom, then picked up silver in the trick category.

For more results, go to the sports page at www.thenownews.com.

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