The Tri-Cities Now January 14 2015

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14, 2015

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RESIDENTS CONCERNED ABOUT EVERGREEN SINKHOLES

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com Kerry Lecorre lives just steps away from where the first of two sinkholes that appear related to construction of the Evergreen Line in Port Moody.

“It was scary. You watch the walls crumble around it,” she told the Tri-Cities NOW. The ground first opened up in the parking lot of a building on Chateau Place in late October.

A couple of months later, on Jan. 2, a second sinkhole opened up, this time on Cecile Drive.

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The sinkholes have been blamed on the maintenance of the tunnel-boring machine that’s digging the Evergreen Line tunnel.

But the second incident prompted Lecorre to organize a meeting for neighbours in an effort to get answers from Evergreen Line officials.

The original plan was to have a meeting Tuesday morning, but on Monday, Evergreen officials decided to shift the meeting to Wednesday evening (Jan. 14), to give more people a chance to attend.

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Campaign is aimed at parents THE MESSAGE: PREDATORS COULD BE TARGETING YOUR KIDS ON THEIR CELLPHONES

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com In one image, a young teen is on a cellphone in her bedroom, her short skirt being slightly raised by a caption that reads: “You can talk to me about anything.”

In another, a teen is on her phone, and the strap of her top is being pulled down by another caption that reads: “I love that movie too!”

The images are provocative and that’s exactly the idea behind the poster ads and 30-second video created by the Children of the Street Society.

The society’s executive director, Diane Sowden, said the ads are part of a campaign to educate parents on sexual exploitation, adding the campaign focuses on cellphones as a tool that exploiters use to connect with youth.

“The whole idea of this campaign is for parents to come to terms that it is something they need to talk to their kids about,” she told the Tri-Cities NOW. Sowden suggested many parents don’t think of a cellphone as a computer and allow the devices in their bedrooms, which experts consider a no-no.

She also pointed to a startling fact: of about 30 students in a class, four to five of them will have been solicited by an online predator.

Sowden explained kids are reluctant to talk to their parents about the issue, both out of fear parents won’t understand and that the technology will be taken away.

Instead, she suggested the best way to stop the behaviour is through education, support and resources.

“If they [kids] don’t know how to use the technology safely, they can be targeted by a predator in the safety of your home and I think that’s what parents have to realize,” Sowden said.

While the head of the Coquitlam-based society recognizes the ads are meant to grab attention, she also hopes the campaign will help prompt parents to get educated on the issue.

“It’s real life,” Sowden said.

Besides the ads and accompanying video, the six-month-long campaign will include a comprehensive parents’ guide, set to be released in June.

The book will be a detailed guide for parents to help keep their kids safe from exploitation.

To watch the 30-second video for the campaign, go to the link http://youtu.be/wFJlzxfKhto.

For more information on the campaign, go to www.childrenofthestreet.com. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

These posters, created for the Children of the Street Society, are designed to show parents how easy it is for kids to be lured by online predators, who pose as friends and offer support and encouragement.

Homeless shelter set to open in November CONSTRUCTION STARTED LATE LAST YEAR ON GORDON AVENUE BUILDING

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com A November opening date is being targeted for the TriCities’ first purpose-built homeless shelter.

Representatives from the group that will operate the shelter, RainCity Housing, spoke to Coquitlam council Monday about progress made to date and other items left to accomplish on the property, at 3030 Gordon Ave.

Sean Spear, the housing organization’s associate director, noted construction began in November of last year and the foundation is currently being laid.

The official opening date is tentatively set for Nov. 12 of this year.

“We’re really, really pleased to see that moving forward and finally opening this year in November,” Spear said.

Mayor Richard Stewart The four-storey, woodframe building will include 30 shelter spaces, 30 selfcontained transitional hous-

ing units and accommodations for 30 people who can be housed overnight during extreme weather events.

Plans around how tenants will be selected, and the coordination of volunteer efforts, will be hammered out in coming months.

Along with those plans, RainCity will develop a mailing list to keep in contact with area residents. An advisory committee consisting of up to 14 members will also be struck to keep tabs “around the exterior operations of the facility and how it impacts the neighbourhood,” according to Spear.

selves to be partners and we consider them to be partners on homelessness issues,” he said. “We want you to consider them as partners.”

Spear said RainCity staff members are already part of a sub-committee made up of members of the Tri-Cities Homelessness & Housing Task Group and the Hope For Freedom Society.

As part of that sub-committee’s work, plans will be finalized later this month around contingencies should the shelter’s construction be delayed beyond the planned November opening date. twitter.com/johnkurucz

Tentative plans call for the inclusion of two RainCity staffers, a tenant, and representatives from the City of Coquitlam, Fraser Health, the RCMP and BC Housing, as well as seven additional members spanning the business community, other service providers and nearby residents.

Mayor Richard Stewart stressed the need for RainCity to work alongside the existing volunteer base already found in the Tri-Cities to help ensure the shelter operation is successful.

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being shut down and a lack of access to their homes, while others suggested they’ve been where crews are dealing with the second sink- dealing with issues of vibrations from drillhole, a couple dozen residents still showed up, ing.

Though the official meeting is taking place hoping to get some answers.

Lecorre said she wanted Tuesday’s meeting tonight (Wednesday), a couple Evergreen to go ahead because some residents won’t be officials did show up Tuesday to speak to residents and the media. For the most part, resiable to make it to the second session.

“This is important. It’s in our backyard and dents were told they would get more answers I want everyone to be safe,” she said. Her at Wednesday’s meeting.

Nasir Kurji, with the Evergreen construcbiggest concern is the stability of the ground, tion team, explained crews are now that there have been two working in challenging condisinkholes. tions, and are attempting to And the Port Moody mothaddress the sinkhole issue by er wants straight-up answers from Evergreen officials.

We will continue conducting a geotechnical investigation.

“Just tell us what’s going on,” to keep the He also noted it’s not unusual she said. “The truth might be public safe and for sinkholes to appear with sort of scary but at least they’ll tunnel boring, adding wells are [residents] know an action is our workers being drilled to “better characbeing taken to solve it.” safe, and that is terize” the soil conditions so Tara Martin lives a block our priority. they can determine a strategy away from the second sinkhole for moving forward. and wants reassurance the soil –Nasir Kirji, “We will continue to keep below isn’t going to collapse.

Evergreen official the public safe and our workers She’s also critical of safe, and that is our priority,” Evergreen’s handling of the situation, suggesting officials haven’t been Kurji said.

Coun. Rick Glumac, who attended Tuesday’s transparent in dealing with residents.

Martin said she only found out the work meeting, said he’s still concerned about the on Cecile was related to a sinkhole through sinkholes, suggesting residents have valid questions. the media.

“There’s a lot of questions around safety “Safety is the most important factor to me in the community, that our residents are safe that need to be answered and hopefully they’ll and as well the people doing the construc- be answered [Wednesday] night,” he said.

Wednesday’s meeting is scheduled for 7 to tion,” she said, adding she wants to know if more sinkholes are expected and what plans 8:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Line project office, at 2900 Barnet Hwy. in Coquitlam. Visit www. are in place to deal with any in the future.

Some residents also took issue with roads thenownews.com on Thursday for coverage.

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Notice of Public Consultation The City has received an application to amend the Citywide Official Community Plan (CWOCP) relating to a portion of a property located in the 3500 Block of Sheffield Avenue. The application proposes a redesignation of a portion of the subject site from “Compact Low Density Residential” and “Elementary School (Potential)” to “School”. If approved, the amendment will allow the aforementioned portion of the site to be used for future school purposes in keeping with the City’s Partington Creek Neighbourhood Plan.

You are now being invited to provide input to Council with respect to the above-noted application.

The City of Coquitlam will be receiving the input requested herein up to Friday, January 16, 2015. Written correspondence can be provided in one of the following ways: By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca Fax: 604-927-3015 Mail: City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 In person at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way at the City Clerk’s Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays (Telephone: 604-927-3010) Additional information about this application can be obtained from the Planning and Development Department (Telephone: 604-927-3434).

All 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 as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca.

Should Council grant first reading to the proposed CWOCP amendment, a Public Hearing will be held with notification to be provided in accordance with the Local Government Act.

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If you live in the Thermal Drive area of Coquitlam, you’ll want to keep a close eye on your pets. A bobcat was spotted Sunday afternoon roaming around the intersection of Baker and Rogerson drives. A Tri-Cities NOW reader sent in this photo of the animal, hoping to warn residents about the big cat. On social media, some residents suggested the bobcat uses a ravine in the area.

Drug dealers call cops

Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com They probably won’t go down as the smartest drug dealers in history.

A pair of Coquitlam residents are facing charges of trafficking marijuana after accidentally calling a North Vancouver RCMP officer and offering to sell pot.

According to North Vancouver RCMP, on Jan. 6 an RCMP Strike Force officer received a phone call for an

offer to buy some marijuana from an unknown caller.

Police said arrangements were made over the phone to purchase an amount of marijuana later that day at an undisclosed location.

Police made an undercover buy and subsequently arrested a 25-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, both Coquitlam residents.

Police also located an undisclosed amount of marijuana, cocaine, heroin and

methamphetamine in the suspect’s vehicle and added an additional recommended charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

“It is not every day that drug dealers call us to do business with them,” said RCMP Cpl. Richard De Jong of the North Vancouver RCMP in a statement. “I am sure they were as surprised as we were.”

The names of the two people arrested were not released.

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Rochester Park upgrade is taking shape Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com The Rochester Park face lift is starting to take form, although plans still lack the feature area residents desire the most. Endorsed by council Monday, the revised con-

cept plan includes a new enhanced water play and spray deck, but no outdoor pool.

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“Renewing [the pool] wasn’t possible,” he said, adding that some type of outdoor pool could be added nearby.

“We will not shy from decisions around opportunities for aquatic facilities in the

southwest.”

Instead, the 10-acre park will include a host of features aimed at attracting not only kids and parents, but teenagers: social gathering places, a bike skills practice area and skateboarding

or sports courts. A covered area/picnic shelter is also included in the plans, along with new washrooms, a trail network and a play area for both pre-school and schoolaged children. The project is expected to cost between $3-

million and $4-million.

Several councillors expressed a desire to see an off-leash dog park in the area, though staff were hesitant to commit to that idea because of the area’s steep topography and lack of connectivity.

Thieves targeting truck tires Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com If you own a pick-up truck, you may want to keep a close eye on your vehicle, or at least its tires.

Since October, Coquitlam Mounties said they’ve investigated more than 30 reports

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of tire and wheel thefts. The thefts have occurred overnight and full-size pick-ups are the general target, with a focus on aftermarket rims.

Investigators believe the suspects survey neighbourhoods in a U-Haul or movingstyle cube van. Police note once a target is located, the truck is jacked up and put on blocks, the wheels and/ or tires are removed and the thieves are gone, usually before anyone is aware of what has happened.

“These thieves know what they’re doing and they’re fast,” said RCMP Cpl. Scott Grimmer in a statement.

“In most of the incidents we know about, the suspects have attracted little, if

any, attention. Most victims don’t even know what has happened until well after the theft is complete. We’re asking the public to help us catch the thieves by calling the Coquitlam RCMP to report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhood, especially if a cube van is involved.”

Police are also offering tips so truck owners can protect their property and help police identify the thieves: • If you have access to a garage or other secure parking, use it. If parking outside is your only option, park in a well-lit and well-travelled area.

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home surveillance system, position the camera so it captures your vehicle when it’s parked.

• If you have a home surveillance system but don’t own a truck that could be a target, position the camera to capture a street view.

• Lug-nut locks can provide some protection for wheels but it’s better to park your vehicle in a secure garage.

Naked man on trail

Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com Coquitlam RCMP are investigating after two reports of a naked man on the Crystal Falls Trail near Shaughnessy Street and Karley Crescent.

The first incident was in the middle of the day on Dec. 22, and the second was on Jan. 8. Police note the man never threatened or talked to anyone. He was simply on the trail with no clothes on.

“From talking to witnesses, we don’t believe the man was high on drugs or has a mental-health issue,” said Cpl. Jamie Chung. “However, we do need to speak to him to find out why he is out in the cold without wearing any clothing.”

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Consultation planned for monster homes John KURUCZ

amended many times in the last 20 years,” said building permits manager Jim Bontempo. jkurucz@thenownews.com “It has evolved and grown with the communThe City of Coquitlam is planning a series of ity and has been through many cycles and trends, economic and social.” public consultations on monster homes.

Despite staff’s preference to stay the course, Council debated the details of those upcoming sessions for more than an hour Monday two other types of changes will be considered.

The option to “fine tune” the current regulabefore arriving at three options. tions could include changes to The proposed choices, which the amount of site coverage for apply to the city’s single-family a home and shifts in allowable residential zone, include mainroof designs and heights. taining the current approach, The other option presented “fine tuning” the current reguIf we get a little by staff would reduce the maxlations, or reducing the maxcarried away imum density permitted, or imum permitted density. and the zoning floor area ratio (FAR), in the Outside of defining those zone: building sizes would be talking points, much more becomes overly capped along with the amount needs to be clarified before restrictive, it of maximum permitted site arriving on any policy deciwill have an coverage — in Coquitlam, the sions. And according to city impact.

FAR number stands at 45 per planners, comparing how difcent. ferent municipalities measure –Jim McIntyre, An appraiser’s report prebuilding heights and lot coverCity of Coquitlam sented to council warned that age can further muddy the disshifting the FAR too much cussion due to the fact that different benchmarks and standards are applied could have drastic consequences for property values, in the range of five to 20 per cent. across the region.

“This could occur, for example, through “We need to exercise some caution,” said city planning manager Jim McIntyre. “If we get reducing the maximum permitted height of a little carried away and the zoning becomes a building to the point where a whole storey overly restrictive, it will have an impact. It can is lost or reducing the maximum permitted density (i.e. floor space) below what the have a bearing on property values.”

In fact, building permits staff maintain the buyer of a new home is typically seeking in the current regulations don’t need much, if any- subject neighbourhoods,” the report notes.

City staff plan to schedule public consultathing, in the way of change.

“We generally feel that the zone worked tion sessions during the first quarter of this extremely well considering that it has been year.

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Put you your shovel to work

• Winterize your vehicle e and make sure you have good snow tires.

City bylaws require all residents and businesses to clear the public sidewalks along their property as soon as possible after a snowfall. This is important to ensure all pedestrians can get to their destination safely.

• Assemble emergency kits for your home and carr.

Be a good neighbour

• Make sure you have a snow shovel and other equipment (e.g. salt).

People with physical challenges, including the elderly, may have difficulty clearing ice and snow from their sidewalks, steps and driveways.

• Stock up on food and fill your prescriptions.

If a neighbour needs help, clear their sidewalk when you do your own. Shoveling snow is a great workout, and you’ll be helping make your community safer.

• Make alternate plans for getting to school and work in the snow.

• Assist relatives who need help with making their preparations.

After it snows: • Drive only when necessary, and only in a vehicle with good winter tires.

• Don’t let children play in snow piles or roadside snow banks.

• Avoid parking on the street, as parked cars hamper snow plows.

• Pile shoveled snow on your property – not the sidewalk or street.

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• Clear snow and ice from catchbasins to allow melted snow to reach the storm sewer. This helps prevent street flooding, which can freeze and turn your street into an ice rink.

• Clear snow and ice from fire hydrants.

• Check on neighbours and family members who may need help.

More info and tips: www.portcoquitlam.ca/snow

If roads are hazardous due to snow and ice, the City may temporarily cancel waste collection.

Crews will begin collecting waste in missed zones after completing the regularly scheduled zone the next day.

It may take several days to complete collection for missed zones.

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Hear a siren?

Make sure you react

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irens just don’t seem to mean as much to some people as they do to others.

There’s something about cars that creates an insulating barrier between drivers and the world around them. Maybe it’s the increasingly plush, increasingly sound-proofed interiors, flush with sound systems and comforting amenities, that make the insides of cars feel like a den, in which nothing can do the occupants harm.

Maybe it’s having total control of a ton of metal and plastic, the ability to make it go and stop, speed up and slow down, and turn with just a few movements of a few body parts.

Today’s computer-assisted vehicles can convey a feeling of power, requiring hardly any effort at all, lulling many people into believing they are better drivers than they are (asked to rate themselves on a scale of 1-10, most drivers rate themselves at 8 or 9, and few rate themselves below 7). Seat belts and airbags, proximity detectors and autoparking add a sense of invincibility on roads and highways.

We don’t expect to crash.

In fact, although we are all aware that there are “bad drivers” on the road (never us!), we don’t even expect that anyone will crash into us. But crashes happen. Every day.

Every hour. Every minute.

We see lots of pictures of crashes in our newspapers.

They’re not just there for your (questionable) enjoyment — they’re there because you’re supposed to realize how horrible the results can be when you don’t pay attention while driving. You can seriously damage your vehicle or someone else’s. You can hurt people (including yourself).

You can even kill people.

You can even hurt or kill people without being involved in a crash.

Pay attention to the world around you when you’re driving. Make sure you can hear and see the emergency vehicles rushing to the aid of a victim of someone who wasn’t paying attention. The seconds of delay you cause to an ambulance or fire truck or police car can cost a life.

And consider that their next trip out could be for you.

COLUMNS BY MAYOR AND MLA MAKE READER HAPPY ABOUT HIS RECENT VOTES

Congratulations on printing two very fine opinion pieces in last Friday’s NOW newspaper.

The column by Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart (Why are we still ostracizing people?) was beautifully written and very informative. Such a strong positive attitude he showed of his family and himself.

Selena Robinson’s column (Food banks are not enough) was also a well-written and informative article. I am sure we will hear a lot more in the future from her.

It is columns like these that make me realize I made the right decisions in the last elections.

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What’s next for LNG here?

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rying to gauge whether a liquefied natural gas industry is going to finally establish a toe-hold in this province remains a risky endeavor, more so now that oil prices have plummeted to near-record lows.

While LNG is not oil, the price of oil determines so many things that all industries are affected by it. When oil prices deteriorate like they have in recent weeks, they send a ripple effect through the world economy.

One of the impacts is that banks and capital financiers become more conservative in backing short-term capital investments, and some companies begin to nervously watch their cash flow situation and contemplate reduced spending.

Aside from the wild volatility in the energy sector right now, B.C.’s wouldbe LNG industry is already facing other challenges, not the least of which is trying to enter an intensely competitive sector, and countries like Australia, Russia, Qatar and the United States have been in the game longer.

Still, B.C.’s cabinet minister responsible for LNG, Rich Coleman, last week reiterated his never-dying optimism that one of the more than a dozen companies with LNG terminals on the drawing board for B.C. will make what is called the Final Investment Decision sometime this year.

While it’s easy to dismiss Coleman’s enthusiasm as a case of political delusion, there are some clues out there that, behind the scenes, things are happening that may indeed see at least one of the LNG companies finally make the call to set up shop in this province.

First of all, there has been a sudden and steady increase in the number of key First Nations bands that have inked revenue sharing agreements with LNG companies, to share in any potential

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windfall from their projects.

At least eight northern First Nations have made such deals, and the money involved is substantial. Some bands will be guaranteed a substantial annual revenue stream, which could have an enormous positive impact on the economic health of their members.

Wet’suwet’en First Nations chief Karen Ogen told The Vancouver Sun: “Do we want a better life for our people?

Yes, we do. How are we going to get it?

Not by sitting here waiting for government handouts.”

According to The Sun, her community will get almost $3-million (if the Shell LNG plant actually goes ahead), to be used to increase education and skills for its 242 members, as well as being invested in housing, health and culture.

While a number of First Nations bands remain firmly opposed to LNG projects and pipelines, this spate of agreements may signal that opposition may be waning in the face of being able to partner in lucrative agreements for First Nations members.

Another important development on the LNG front occurred just before Christmas. Australian LNG giant Woodside Petroleum Ltd. bought out Apache Corp.’s 50-per-cent share of the proposed LNG project near Kitimat (Chevron has the other 50 per cent).

A number of analysts have noted a financial transaction of this magnitude

(almost $3-billion, which includes Apache’s interest in an Australian LNG terminal) doesn’t occur as a mere whim, and may indicate the Kitimat project is closer to a Final Investment Decision than many may have thought.

Finally, the head of the B.C. LNG Alliance, David Keane, has pointed out a decision to invest in LNG is not going to be based on the price of energy today.

He told me these are long-term investment decisions, and that “supply gaps” of energy need to be filled over the next 30 or 40 years.

He says he is very optimistic at least one FID will be made this coming year.

The Asian demand for LNG over the next few decades will only grow, no matter what the price may be today, he says.

The proposed LNG projects for B.C. aren’t slated to come on stream for at least several years, so the spot-energy market today could be long forgotten by the time any of those terminals are up and running.

Nevertheless, the great guessing game will continue for some months yet. We should know by the end of the year whether the B.C. Liberal government’s all-in strategy for developing LNG in B.C. will begin to pay off, or whether it ends up holding a losing hand.

The way things look right now, I’d be surprised if at least two or three terminals don’t go ahead. That’s nowhere near as many as Premier Christy Clark envisioned in the last provincial election campaign, but even two or three LNG terminals would provide a healthy revenue stream for a provincial government.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

OPINION ARE YOU A YOUTH WHO’S BEING BULLIED? TELL SOMEONE

What were you doing in 2005?

I can easily recall what I was trying to accomplish. I was a Grade 9 student at Bathurst High School at the time, trying to get the courage to do something that no one ever thought I would do — come forward as a 16-year-old teenager who endured years of bullying. Coming forward to try and accomplish one task: prevent bullying by the year 2008, the year I graduated from high school. The year that, at the time, I was hoping would be enough to prevent one more kid from being silenced about the thoughts, the abuse, the pain they were enduring. The same thoughts, abuse and pain I was enduring.

I was kicked, spit on, called names because of the way I walked — a name that, unfortunately, I will remember for the rest of my life.

Prior to going public, I wrote an anonymous letter to the editor of my local newspaper, The Northern Light. That letter turned into a column written by the editor of the paper at the time. His

column was entitled “Even in socalled enlightened times, bullying is still a problem.”

That headline spoke volumes to me, and it still does today, but for a different reason. I can clearly remember the nightmares, the night sweats, the headaches, not being able to do my homework because I had to pay more attention to, was I going to get thrown down the stairs? Tripped?

Shoved? Kicked? How could I concentrate on learning while trying to prevent another sleepless night?

I remember two students whom I went to school with, two girls who were sisters who publicly never got identified, and how they burnt the back of my neck on the way to school, and how, unfortunately, no punishment could be handed out because a) no one would say a word on what they witnessed in fear that they would be the next target and b) the location the bullying happened — on a school bus. The bus driver didn’t see the incident happen and the bus did not have a camera.

In 10 years, bullying has changed dramatically. The forms of bullying have changed, the way bullying is reported has changed, the way schools handle bullying has changed too, and

most importantly youth hopefully know they now have a voice, and can speak out and get bullying support when they need it most.

Over a 10-year span, I’ve been able to help grow a national antibullying charity, share my story about how a student with cerebral palsy was bullied and, most important, on how I can now help other youth and their families get the support they need.

Policies have come and gone over the years. Some have helped prevent another child enduring what I did while others are newer and provide something that was not there when I was in school — more support for teachers, more information on the new forms of bullying.

I’ve been recognized for my tireless work, ranging from my first award being the Chaleur Youth Outstanding Awards, a part of an award ceremony that the Bathurst Youth Centre offers, to Community Leader Awards, to most recently the Order of New Brunswick in 2011 at the age of 21, the youngest New Brunswicker to receive this honour since its creation.

Over the next years, I hope to see more programs, support networks, laws and policies to help handle this problem. To the educators who did all they could

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To any child or teen who is afraid of coming forward to tell someone, I have a very important message to you, your parents and family: tell someone. Tell a teacher, a guidance counsellor, a school official.

Tell someone. You do not need to live in silence. Any child or teenager or their family can reach out to BullyingCanada 24/7 for support, information and resources by telephone at 877-3524497, or by e-mail at support@ bullyingcanada.ca.

Rob Frenette, 25, is the coexecutive director and cofounder of BullyingCanada Inc, a national anti-bullying charity. He lives in Fredericton, N.B.

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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:

How do I find out more information?

Date: Monday, January 26, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from January 14 to January 26, 2015 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.

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

Item 2 Address: 968 Stewart Avenue

Address: 3500 Block Sheffield Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4537, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to revise the land use designation of a portion of the subject property as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4537, 2015 from Compact Low Density Residential, and Elementary School (Potential) to School.

The intent of Bylaw 4538, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4538, 2015 from A-3 Agricultural and Resource to RS-8 Large Village Single Family Residential, RS-9 Large Single Family Residential, P-1 Civic Institutional and P-5 Special Park.

The intent of Bylaw 4506, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4506, 2015 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-1 Two-Family Residential.

If approved, the RT-1 zone would facilitate the subdivision of the existing property into two (2) One-Family Residential lots and the construction of a single-family dwelling on each lot.

If approved, the application would facilitate a subdivision comprising approximately 137 single-family residential lots, a future elementary school site, and a passive park containing a streamside protection area and a nature trail.

968 Stewart Avenue Item 3

Address: 1400 Haversley Avenue

How do I provide input?

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

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

Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca

The intent of Bylaw 4536, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4536, 2015 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RS-3 OneFamily Residential.

3500 Block Sheffield Avenue

If approved, the RS-3 zone would facilitate the subdivision of two (2) properties (1400 and 1404 Haversley Avenue) into three (3) lots and the construction of a single-family dwelling on each new lot.

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/publichearing.

If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010.

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PoCo OK’s limits on questions by resident Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It will be at least a year before a former PoCo mayoral candidate will get to speak inside council chambers.

Council unanimously approved a recommendation that would limit resident Patrick Alambets from asking questions during council’s public question period.

Specifically, he will now have to submit written questions to council for a period of one year.

The recommendation, which was accompanied by a staff report, noted Alambets has behaved inappropriately at council meetings, including by refusing to limit his comments to matters on the agendas, refusing to state his questions during the question period and frequently making disparaging comments about the mayor, council and staff.

Coun. Darrell Penner said it’s important for people to express themselves and to feel comfortable at council.

“Unfortunately,what’sbeen taking place … it’s very clear this gentleman has abused the public process, severely

Patrick Alambets in my opinion,” he said, adding the resolution doesn’t stop Alambets from attending meetings, but keeps questions focused on city business and not personal attacks.

Alambets appeared as a delegation before council voted on the motion and threatened to take Mayor Greg Moore to court if he didn’t apologize over comments the mayor made about him in the local media.

He also suggested the staff report “constitutes a new libel, or compounds the previous one.”

“You should have rented costumes to dress like marsupials for this kangaroo

court,” Alambets said, adding on free speech, the city stands with terrorist groups like alQaida and the Taliban.

Moore said afterward the move by City Hall is an effort to create an environment that welcomes people to come and engage council.

“By him making that threat is another demonstration that he’s not about trying to create an open, transparent community, he’s out to ‘get’ council,” he said.

Moore said if Alambets wants to go down the legal path, the city will deal with it at the time.

Alambets lost his bid for mayor in 2011, finishing third with 310 votes.

Notice of Public Consultation The City has received an application to amend the Citywide Official Community Plan (CWOCP) relating to the property located at 3404 Roxton Avenue. The application proposes a redesignation of portions of the subject property from Small Village Single Family, Street Oriented Village Home and Environmentally Sensitive Area to Large Village Single Family and Environmentally Sensitive Area.

If approved, the application will facilitate a future single-family residential subdivision containing approximately two Large Village Single Family Residential (RS-8) lots, three Small Village Single Family Residential (RS-7) lots, six StreetOriented Village Home Residential (RTM-1) lots and an enlarged Environmentally Sensitive Area.

You are now being invited to provide input to Council with respect to the abovenoted application.

The City of Coquitlam will be receiving the input requested herein up to Friday, January 16, 2015. Written correspondence can be provided in one of the following ways: By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca Fax: 604-927-3015 Mail: City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 In person at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way at the City Clerk’s Office during

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the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays (Telephone: 604-927-3010) Additional information about this application can be obtained from the Planning and Development Department (Telephone: 604-927-3435).

All 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 as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca.

Should Council grant first reading to the proposed CWOCP amendment, a Public Hearing will be held with notification to be provided in accordance with the Local Government Act.

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Council voted unanimously Monday to begin taking stock of the city’s arenas in terms of user statistics, trends

and availability both now and for growth of hockey, speed into the future. skating, figure skating and Part of that plan includes alleviate wait-lists for recdeciding on what to do with reational youth skating prothe public/private partner- grams,” the report notes. ship the city has with Planet What the city does with Ice, along with exploring ser- Planet Ice also needs to be vice-sharing opportunities determined. with neighbouring cities.

A public/private partnerMonday’s move was pre- ship agreed upon in 1995 liminary in nature, and set stipulated that the city proout the terms of reference vide access to the land on for the arena strategy while Rocket Way, while the private also identifying key partner operator — RG Properties groups — pri— contribute marily, the building capCoquitlam ital and operS p o r t ational funds.

This is a huge, Centre Users The agreeAssociation ment also huge issue for (CSCUA) and notes the city our ice users the city’s sport can buy back and it’s getting council. the facility and “Do we have to the point now land for $1 in the numbers The staff where we really 2025. right? Is the report sughave to start growth there? gests Planet Is the demand Ice is not only making some there?

This reaching capdecisions. study will give acity, but is in us the informaneed of capital – Coun. Chris tion on how do re-investment Wilson we move forand renovaward, how do tion work. we plan and what are the real In a letter to council, numbers,” said Coun. Brent CSCUA president Barry Ayers Asmundson. said, “the greatest challenge It was almost universally our association faces is the acknowledged by council- lack of available ice time and lors that the amount of space the need is immediate.” for activities like hockey and “This is a huge, huge issue skating have not kept up with for our ice users and it’s getthe city’s burgeoning popula- ting to the point now where tion growth in the last three we really have to start makdecades. A staff report also ing some decisions,” added notes the city’s two facilities Coun. Chris Wilson. providing those opportunities Councillors asked staff are nearing critical mass. to expand the consultation “There are clear signs that group beyond just the CSCUA arena [ice] facilities, both and the city’s sport counat the city’s offerings in [the cil, and the entire exercise Poirier Sport and Leisure is expected to cost between Complex] and Planet Ice are $40,000 and $50,000. reaching capacity, with chalStaff will report back to lenges anticipated in the sup- council on the consultation ply of additional ice to allow process later this year.

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• Join the school’s parent council and speak up for increased physical education classes and active opportunities offered every day.

Suggest seasonal yard days and annual sports play days.

re your children meeting the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines (see pages 14 and 15 for details)?

If not, try these tips to get young kids moving: Make physical activity a fun, regular part of every day • Take your tot to the local playground and encourage him or her to climb, swing and play. Arrange to meet up with friends so it’s fun, active and social for every member of the family.

• Too wet or cold to go out?

Simply turn up the music and dance! Kids love to move to the beat and it gets their hearts pumping too.

• Make an after-dinner walk a regular activity. It’s a great way for all members of the family to unwind from the day and to get some more physical activity.

• Make use of the programs and facilities offered at your local community centre.

Let your toddler try different sports in age-appropriate classes, such as gymnastics,

Be a good role model • Make sure you live an active life. It’s important your child sees you running, walking and playing sports.

• Display a positive attitude that being active is fun and feels good.

• Build a family physical activity into every weekend.

Go for a hike or a bike ride, build a fort in a local wooded park, or play a family game of soccer or football.

• Participate as a family team in a charity run, walk or car wash.

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Encouraging your kids to join a sports team or club is one way to get them active, but keep it fun — the activity is what counts, not the competition. dance and swimming.

• When it’s time to do yard work, make sure everyone helps. Little family members love to dig, rake, shovel and pick up sticks.

Make physical activity one of the selection criteria for your child’s preschool or day care • Choose a day care that spends plenty of time outside, in the park or at the

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• Select a preschool or day care within walking distance of your home and leave the car at home every day.

You and your child will both benefit from the walk.

Set limits on screen time • Remove TVs and computers from your child’s bedroom.

• Make screen time active time; challenge the family to see who can do the most push-ups, jumping jacks or leg lifts during commercial

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• Explain to your kids the importance of outdoor play. Make sure they know decreased screen time is not a punishment.

• Tell your babysitters when they’re with your kids, screens go off and active, fun time is expected.

Encourage your kids to join a sports team or club • Sign your children up for sports groups and teams at the earliest opportunity, so they can start learning important skills. Make sure to keep it fun though. It’s the physical activity that counts — not the competition.

• Show your support and try to attend as many games as possible. Consider walking a few laps around the field or arena with the other parents to get your own heart pumping.

• Join adult sports teams and encourage your kids to come and cheer you on at games and tournaments.

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Toddlers (aged one to two years) and preschoolers (aged

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Children aged newborn to four years are encouraged to participate in a variety of physical activities that support their healthy growth and development. At this young age, children are just learning to move, whether they are starting to roll over or crawl as an infant, walk as a toddler or run around as a preschooler. Parents and caregivers should encourage infants and children to participate in a variety of physical activities that are ageappropriate, enjoyable and safe. These activities may take place with the family, at childcare, at school or in the community.

Let’s talk age-appropriate The early years are a period of rapid growth and development, when movement naturally happens at a variety of intensities and in short bursts. All of it counts.

Infants under the age of one should be physically active as a part of supervised indoor and outdoor experiences — particularly through interactive floor-based play.

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The more daily physical activity kids get the greater benefits they will receive.

What activities can my child do to meet the guidelines?

It can be easy to incorporate physical activity into your child’s everyday life. Try these tips to get children under one moving more: • create safe spaces for play, with balls or toys to reach for and grasp • get on the floor and play with them For children aged one to four: • explore the outdoors • play music and learn action songs together CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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Being active helps kids avoid disease CONT. FROM PAGE 14

through life.

• try to walk or bike as much as you can to your destination Getting active together sets a great example for your children and places a high value on the benefits of physical activity that accumulate through life.

Youth aged 12 to 17 years

For health benefits, youth aged 12 to 17 years should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. This should include: Vigorous-intensity activities at least three days per week, and activities that strengthen muscle and bone at least three days per week.

More daily physical activity provides greater health benefits.

Children aged five to 11 years

For health benefits, children aged five to 11 years should accumulate at least 60 minutes of; moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. This should include: Vigorous-intensity activities at least three days per week.

Activities that strengthen muscle and bone at least three days per week.

More daily physical activity provides greater health benefits.

What does this mean?

Children aged five to 11 years are encouraged to participate in a variety of physical activities that are enjoyable and safe. Aerobic activities are those that involve large muscle groups for long periods of time. Aerobic activity is also sometimes called “endurance activity” and will help to improve cardio-respiratory fitness. Some examples are brisk walking, running, swimming and bicycling. Children should accumulate this activity over and above the activities of daily living, such as getting ready for school and doing the dishes.

Let’s talk intensity Moderate-intensity physical activities will cause children to sweat a little and to breathe harder. On a scale of zero to 10 (with 10 being an absolute maximum effort

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skeletal muscle strength, power, endurance and mass. Examples of activities that make muscles stronger include games such as tug of war, modified push-ups (with knees on the floor), resistance exercises using body weight or resistance bands, rope or tree climbing and swinging on playground equipment/ bars. Bone-strengthening activities produce an impact or tension force on the bones that promotes bone growth and strength. Hopping, skipping, jumping rope, running and sports such as gymnastics, basketball, volleyball and tennis are examples of bonestrengthening activities.

and zero being completely at rest), moderate activities are about a five or six. While doing moderate-intensity activity children should still be able to talk, but not sing along to their favourite song.

Vigorous-intensity physical activities will cause children to sweat and be out of breath.

On a scale of zero to 10 (with 10 being an absolute maximum effort and zero being completely at rest), vigorous activities are about a seven or eight. While doing vigorous activity children shouldn’t be able to say more than a few words without pausing for a breath. Children aged five to 11 years should participate in vigorous activity at least three days per week.

What activities can my child do to meet the guidelines?

Children are encouraged to take part in a wide variety of activities that are fun and get their bodies moving and their hearts pumping. Try to mix it up with plenty of different activities that your children enjoy. Getting active together sets a great example for your children and places a high value on the benefits of physical activity that accumulate

Moving muscles and building bones Children need activities that help to increase their muscular and bone strength.

Parents and caregivers should plan to have their child participate in resistance or impact activities at least three days a week to get their muscles and bones working.

Muscle-strengthening activities are those that increase

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Let’s talk intensity Moderate-intensity physical activities will cause teens to sweat a little and to breathe harder. Vigorousintensity physical activities will cause teens to sweat and be out of breath. Youth aged 12 to 17 should participate in vigorous activity at least three days per week.

What activities can my child do to meet the guidelines?

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Teens should accumulate this activity over and above the activities of daily living, such as getting ready for school, shopping and household chores.

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According to court documents, Dick said he purchased the property in October 2003 and excavated 2,000-plus dump truck loads of material in a month, to build a driveway. He filed a lawsuit in 2010 against the city.

In the statement of claim, Dick indicated he wanted a right to re-grade his property and alleged the city refused him that right for seven years and has been collecting taxes for the 3.76-acre (1.52-hectare) property.

It is clear the judge made no error of law.

His decision is anchored on binding authority.

–Justice J. Chaisson, Court of Appeal Dick was seeking compensation for the years of delays caused to his company and equipment and for loss of business, along with damages. In his statement of claim, he acknowledged that without a permit the city forbids the right to move soil material exceeding 5,000 cubic metres per year, but said he has every legal right to make the most of his property within the standards set by city bylaws.

In a statement of defence, the city denied any liability and said it had established a policy with respect to the approval of building development and subdivision of the property. In 2013, a trial judge dismissed the case.

Dick appealed.

In the appeal decision, made public last week, Justice J. Chaisson wrote: “We are entitled to interfere with his [the original judge’s] decision only if he erred in law or made palpable and overriding errors in his findings of fact. It is clear the judge made no error of law. His decision is anchored on binding authority. His findings of fact, with which Mr. Dick disagrees, were based on the evidence before the judge. In my view, there is no basis on which the Court could interfere with the judge’s decision in this case.”

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COMMUNITY&LIFE

How will you achieve your 2015 goals? we must be more deliberate, consider what matters most and walk in the direction of our dreams.

The holidays were a time for celebration but also an opportunity to reflect.

What are your goals for the coming year? What is your strategy to achieve them?

My friend wants to eat more healthily, and his strategy is to eat a salad each day.

To keep it fun and interesting, he will use a variety of ingredients, including nuts, beans and fruits.

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Dr. Davidicus Wong to seize each day — to be open to spontaneity and the beauty of each day, and to grasp the fleeting moments we have to help others and make a difference.

My children are now old enough to recognize that we seem to accelerate in our passage through time. Each year passes more quickly, as does each and every day. To use our time most wisely,

My patient wants to improve her cardiovascular conditioning. Her strategy is to start aquatic fitness classes at our community pool. To stay on track and make it social, she’s going to go with a friend.

Another wants to improve his relationships, and his strategy is to express his positive thoughts and feelings about others. He plans to follow the example of the Dalai Lama, who said that he may still get angry but he won’t hold a grudge.

Not everyone is keen on new year’s resolutions. In elementary school, I had to make a list each year. Many grownups have given up this ritual because of memories of failed resolutions.

But I still make my list of priorities after considering the most important areas of my life.

Because our time each day and week is precious, for everything we add to our list, we must remove something else. How can we decide what to do and what to stop?

Ask yourself, “What brings greater value to my life and the people around me?”

“What must I do?” and “Of my current activities, which are really a waste of my time?”

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y tradition with my children at the start of a new year is to walk through the old calendar and remember the year past.

What did we do? Where did we go? What days did we celebrate? What events did we survive?

We ask ourselves, “What acts of grace did we receive through the love and kindness of others?” and “What did we ourselves do for others?”

What were our best experiences and what were our most challenging?

What did we learn? How did we grow?

I’ve taught my children

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Evergreen showcases student artwork John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Kim Venn uses her art to convey the notion of “think globally, act locally” in an attempt to empower anyone through something as simple as a painting.

A 17-year-old Grade 12 student at Gleneagle Secondary, Venn is one of dozens of Tri-Cities students who’ll be featured in the 18th annual Emerging Talent art exhibit, which kicks off at the Evergreen Cultural Centre on Monday, Jan. 19.

Venn’s three pieces in the show depict cultures and beliefs from Africa and South America. One of those works, entitled Fetching Water, was inspired by a well that Gleneagle students recently helped build in Ecuador.

Another painting, called Educate, focuses on the friendships she made and the life lessons learned from a volunteer trip to Ghana last summer.

“Two of my pieces are very subjective, and you can look at them and take different things away from them,” she said in an interview. “But my piece entitled Educate has a very powerful message that’s up front: it speaks to the benefit and necessity of educating youth in developing countries and how that can change their lives.”

Though in a different context, that concept of changing lives has been at the heart of the exhibit for close to two decades.

Gleneagle art teacher and exhibit organizer Melanie Stokes has been a part of every show during its 18-year run. While the nuances of putting together a piece of art are at the forefront for students, there are bigger life lessons to be gleaned as well: overcoming fears, instilling confidence and building skill sets. And because the show is juried, it helps budding artists deal with something they’ll all face at some stage

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Emerging Talent showcases works by local high school students. An opening reception is planned for Sunday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. For more photos, scan with Layar. in their careers: rejection.

“It’s a process that’s getting them used to becoming an artist, and also getting over that fear of rejection,” Stokes said. “And sometimes, if for whatever reason a piece of work is not accepted, that’s a

hard thing to deal with. But it’s something that all artists deal with. It’s about trying to teach them that this isn’t a personal thing, that the juried process is what it is — you have to accept it and move on.”

The show also helps young art stick out from the rest.

“You look at originality, artists develop their voices and come out of their shells; creativity and excellent techthey learn to be expressive nique in whatever medium and avoid any hang-ups they they’ve chosen,” she said. may have around being shy “For instance, if anything is or uneasy about displaying obviously derivative it won’t get in.” their work in public.

W o r k s “ T h a t ’ s from students something that attending all artists have each secondto deal with, You look at ary school in because any the district art that you do originality, will be on disproduce comes creativity play until Feb. from you — it and excellent 14, covering comes from the full gamut your heart,” technique of 2D and 3D Stokes said. in whatever art: painting, “It can be medium they’ve d r a w i n g s , extremely permixed media, sonal.” chosen … pastels, phoAs in years – Exhibit Organizer to g r a p hy, past, the jury Melanie Stokes graphic art, panel consists sculptures and of three retired art teachers who will whittle more. An opening reception the large number of submis- for the show is slated to run from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, sions down.

Though Stokes isn’t a part Jan.25.Formoreinformation, of that group, she knows what see www.evergreencultural makes an exemplary piece of centre.ca.

Casino to host Lynyrd Skynryd and others

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jkurucz@thenownews.com Fresh off celebrating its one-year anniversary, Coquitlam’s Hard Rock Casino Vancouver is rolling out some big names to kick off the first few months of 2015.

February is highlighted by a string of performances featuring a blend of rock, blues and bravado.

The critically acclaimed improv comedy show Whose Live Anyway? kicks things off on Thursday, Feb. 19, as comedians Ryan Stiles, Greg

Proops, Jeff Davis and Joel Murray reprise many of their skits and games from the Emmy-nominated TV series, Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Tickets range in price between $29.50 and $44.50.

Two days later, multiple GrammyAward winner and noted bluesman Robert Cray performs on Saturday, Feb. 21 in support of his latest release, In My Soul.

Having burst onto the scene in the mid-1980s, Cray has sold millions of albums worldwide and is a five-time Grammy winner. He was

also inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2011.

Tickets for that show range in price between $39 and $55.

Canadian rock icon Tom Cochrane and his band Red Rider then perform on Tuesday, Feb. 24 as part of the group’s Take It Home Tour.

Cochrane is best known for his 1991 radio hit “Life Is A Highway” and has piled up accolades both domestically and internationally since starting in the 1970s: he’s an Order of Canada recipient, member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame

and has won eight Juno Awards.

Tickets for Cochrane’s show cost between $44 and $59.

March marks a visit from rock royalty, as Lynyrd Skynyrd plays on Friday, March 20.

With a catalogue that spans well over 20 albums, the band is synonymous with southern rock hits including “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Gimme Three Steps,” “Free Bird” and “That Smell” — songs that helped the group sell more than 30 million albums.

Tickets for the show range in price

between $99 and $120.

A week earlier, yet another Grammy Award winner hits the stage, as guitar prodigy Jonny Lang brings his six-string attack to Coquitlam on Thursday, March 12.

Lang burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old in 1997 with the release of his major label debut, Lie To Me. His most recent album, Fight For My Soul — the follow-up to his 2006 Grammy Award-winning album, Turn Around — was released last year. Tickets to see Lang cost between $29 and $44.

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Add colour, fragrance to your garden

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hen the weather’s too wet or cold for gardening, strolling around a nursery provides a great adventure into the colour and/or fragrance some plants could add to your own garden.

Winter jasmine, for instance, is covered with yellow flowers by the time the new year rolls around — even if it’s been planted in terrible soil on a north wall and never sees the sun.

This easy, sprawling shrub does well in containers too, though you need to keep it compact by pruning the side branches down to two or three buds after flowering.

In the outside garden this jasmine (Jasminium nudiflorum) hugs the ground and roots wherever it touches.

Other January shrubs include the pink fragrant flowers of Viburnum bod-

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nantense “Dawn.” This usually flowers from December to March, and produces red berries in summer and redpurple-tinged leaves in fall.

As it gets older, one or two of the oldest trunks should be cut to the ground after flowering so that vigorous new trunks can form.

Another is the winter honeysuckle (Lonicera fragmantissima), which in mild Januaries opens up small white clusters of beautifully scented flowers. It’s not a shapely bush — branches extend far and wide and need pruning each year. But

it does make a nice support for annual climbers such as sweet peas.

For big splashes of winter colour, witch hazel is a well-loved tree. A few of the yellow-flowered kinds are very fragrant (this includes Arnold’s promise and pallida). But the coppery-red flowered Diane offers bright red leaves in fall. Leaves of the yellow-flowered witch hazels are usually bright yellow.

At ground level, Gaultheria procumbens (the native wintergreen) blankets the ground with pungently scented green leaves and long-lasting red berries. It’s a nice ground cover about six inches (15 cm) tall with shallow roots that spread fast but are easy to pull up. It grows well in containers.

Snowdrops make their appearance shortly after New Year’s Day, depending on the weather. Pots of snowdrops

are often sold in garden centres and some gardeners like to take them home, enjoy them then plant them outside, hoping to start a colony.

Hyacinths in pots can be removed from them when flowers fade and get established in the garden. These do better in shady or semishady situations. Planted outside, hyacinths can flower every spring for many years.

Helleborus plants should be displayed in garden centres very soon. Some are very like the true white-flowered Christmas rose (Helleborus niger), but plant breeders have achieved different characteristics within this group.

For instance, Jacob has reddish stems, is very dwarf and flowers in late fall, and pink frost has white and pink buds followed by pale pink flowers.

Hybrids of Helleborus orientalis have morphed in all directions: there are doubles,

semi-doubles, picotees, red, yellow or pink petals and some purples that are approaching black. In some helleborus plants, black nectaries (the ring around the flower’s centre) are a feature.

Leaves are also varying — some are veined or mottled.

In early January, callicarpa bushes may be displayed.

The variety “profusion” is especially rich in autumn

with intensely purple berry clusters.

The compact bushes of skimmia with fragrant flowers, bright red berries and evergreen leaves is popular in spaces where a yearround presence is wanted.

Send garden questions to amarrison@shaw.ca, and include the name of your city or region.

Help with taxes

Do you have a solid understanding of income tax and a desire to volunteer in your community? Dogwood Pavilion is currently recruiting volunteers for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.

As a volunteer in this program, you will assist local seniors who have low income and a simple tax situation with income tax preparation.

Income tax appointments will take place throughout March and April at Dogwood Pavilion, located at 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam.

For more information or to get involved, contact Jennifer Couture at 604-927-6094 or jcouture@coquitlam.ca.

PUBLIC NOTICE Lower Mainland intermediate pipeline system upgrade On December 19, 2014, FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (Commission) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN), pursuant to sections 45 and 46 of the Utilities Commission Act, to replace two intermediate pressure (IP) pipeline segments in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia with an estimated construction cost of $264 million. FEI proposes to begin construction activities in the spring of 2018 and complete the in-service date before the end of 2018. Final restoration would complete in the summer of 2019.

The larger of the two replacement segments consists of replacing approximately 20 km of an existing 20” pipeline operating at 1200 kPa between Coquitlam Gate Station and East 2nd & Woodland Station that is showing evidence of nearing the end of its useful life with a new 30” pipeline operating at 2070 kPa. The second replacement consists of replacing a short 0.5 km section of 30” pipeline operating at 1200 kPa with equivalent size and operating pressure between Fraser Gate Station and East Kent Avenue & Elliott Street in Vancouver to upgrade this segment to meet FEI’s seismic criteria for critical facilities with the majority of FEI’s 210,000 customers in the Metro Vancouver communities of Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, West Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver served through the Fraser Gate Station.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED Persons wishing to actively participate in the proceeding must register as an intervener through the Commission’s website at www.bcuc.com or in writing by January 26, 2015. In their registration, interveners must identify the issues they intend to pursue and indicate the extent of their anticipated involvement in the review process.

Interveners will each receive a copy of all non-confidential correspondence and filed documentation, and must provide an email address if available.

Persons not expecting to actively participate, but who have an interest in the proceeding, should register as an interested party through the Commission’s website or in writing, by January 26, 2015, identifying their interest in the proceeding.

Interested parties receive a copy of the Decision when it is released.

Letters of comment on the Application will also be accepted. All submissions and/or correspondence received relating to the Application are provided to the Panel and all participants in the proceeding. Submissions are placed on the public record and

posted to the Commission’s website. By participating and/or providing comment on the Application, you agree that all submissions will be placed on the public record and posted on the Commission’s website.

If you wish to attend the Workshop or the Procedural Conference please register with the Commission Secretary using the contact information provided at the end of this notice.

Tuesday Feb. 3, 2015 9:00 a.m.

Workshop FortisBC Energy Inc. will explain the Application and answer questions.

Procedural Conference Tuesday Feb. 10, 2015 The Commission will consider the process to review the Application.

9:00 a.m.

Location: Commission Hearing Room 12th Floor, 1125 Howe Street Vancouver, B.C.

VIEW THE APPLICATION The Application and all supporting documentation are available on the Commission’s website under “Current Applications.” If you would like to review the material in hard copy, it is available to be viewed at the locations below: British Columbia Utilities Commission Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3 Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com Phone: 604-660-4700 Toll Free: 1-800-663-1385

FortisBC Energy Inc. 16705 Fraser Highway Surrey, BC V4N 0E8

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER For more information or to register please contact Ms. Erica Hamilton, Commission Secretary, using the contact information above.

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Be a conscientious cook and save cash

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ccording to the American Heritage Dictionary, the phrase “waste not, want not” was first recorded in 1772, but was derived from an earlier version: “wilful waste makes woeful want,” recorded in 1576.

In today’s world of credit cards and lines of credit, these terms take on a whole new urgency as bills roll in from our holiday spending sprees. One of the most easily influenced home expenses is our food budget, and a few tips for reducing food waste, and thus saving money, are most appropriate in a January food column.

What if I told you that you could have free vegetable broth? Currently, whenever

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you work with vegetables (onions, carrots, celery, etc.) the end trimmings are going into the compost, garburator or garbage. Dedicate a large food storage bag in the freezer for these end cuts and peelings instead, and keep adding to this frozen mix until the bag is full. Empty the contents into a large pot, cover with cold water to the top of the vegetables, bring to a boil and then turn the heat to low and simmer for

one hour uncovered. Strain and season to taste with salt and pepper and you have vegetable stock from ingredients that would have previously been discarded. A great addition to this bag would be fresh herb stems. There is a ton of flavour in the inedible woody stems that will create complexity in your homemade vegetable stock.

Make a soup from scratch with your broth, or pour it into ice cube trays and create a second freezer bag of cubed stock: this is perfect when you need a small amount of broth to make or finish a sauce.

The rinds from hard cheeses also tend to see the garbage bin as their demise, but they can bring extra essence to soups. For example, whenever making

minestrone (Italian vegetable soup) we always toss a chunk of parmesan rind into the broth. At the end of the cooking process, the rind is simply removed and discarded.

Leftover bacon fat, although not particularly healthy, can also be put to use in the kitchen.

Moderation needs to be practised here, but on occasion a warm bacon dressing on spinach greens is amazingly delicious. Add the following to the rendered bacon fat from a half pound (227g) of bacon, but make sure that the bacon fat is not too hot or the fat will splatter when you add these ingredients: 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 teaspoons Dijon or grainy mustard, one half teaspoon dried thyme

leaves, and a sprinkle of fresh cracked pepper. Heat over medium heat, while stirring together, until very warm, and then serve immediately.

Basically, what I want you to become is a conscientious cook. Pay attention to everything that is being discarded in the kitchen and attempt to find new and innovative uses for it. The Internet makes a great resource when investigating ideas, and answers any questions you may have about food safety, which also needs to be emphasized here. Happy new year to you — and happy cooking.

Dear Chef Dez: “I have a lot of fresh rosemary. Can I freeze it to keep it fresh?”

Wilma S. Calgary

Dear Wilma: Yes, freezing is probably the best option to preserve the essential oils, but try to use it up within three to six months if possible. Remove the herb from the woody stems and freeze them both, but separately from each other.

The thin stems are a great addition to making vegetable broth, but the thicker, hardier stems make great flavourinfused skewers for cubes of chicken breast — just be sure to soak them in water for a few hours first, to help prevent them from burning up on the grill.

Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instructor and cookbook author. Write to him at dez@chefdez.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JAN 14 Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club meets at 7 p.m. in the

McGee Room at the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Bring your stamps to buy, sell and trade. Info: www. stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

SHARE Society hosts a 13-week education series around alcohol and drug use for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, and for those concerned about their use or the use of others. This week’s discussion is on “Relapse Prevention — a discussion on the psychological, emotional and physical aspects of relapsing and what can be done.” 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, JANUARY 15 GriefShare kicks off a 13-week program for those who have

lost a spouse, child, family member or friend from 7 to 9 p.m. at Riverside Community Church, 1477 Lougheed Hwy. in Port Coquitlam. This is a 13-week, Christ-centered, support group and each session has a video presentation followed by small group discussion. Cost is $20. Info: 604-472-9988.

Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association meets at 7 p.m. at Victoria Hall, located at Victoria Drive and Soball Street in Coquitlam. Andre Isakov, Coquitlam’s parks planning and design manager, will present plans for Leigh and Victoria parks. All Burke Mountain residents are welcome. Info: 604-945-9055.

Dogwood Pavilion kicks off a drop-in series called Dementia Café from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. at 624 Poirier St. Running Thursdays until March 5, the sessions are billed as a “perfect opportunity for those with early stage dementia to socialize in a casual and supportive environment.” Activities like pool, ping pong, foosball and Wii will be provided. Space is limited. Refreshments will be provided. Participants must attend with a family member, friend or caregiver. Cost is $2. Info: 604-927-6094.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 Circle of Friends meets at 7 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Legion,

133–2675 Shaughnessy St. in PoCo. This social group for those 50+ offers a chance to meet new friends and participate in events

such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre and more.

Info: Nina at 604-941-9032.

Tri-City Singles Social Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St. in Port Moody. This 50+ singles group gets together for a variety of fun activities: dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. Members are from the Tri-Cities and beyond. New members welcome. Info: Darline at 604-466-0017.

Place Maillardville hosts an ongoing education session called Baby’s 1st 2 Years, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 1200 Cartier Ave. in Coquitlam. Baby’s 1st 2 Years is a free program for expectant parents as well as parents, grandparents and/or guardians and their babies newborn to 24 months. Learn from guest speakers and to enjoy support, conversation and validation in a comfortable and relaxed environment. This week’s guest speaker is lawyer Christine Baron, who will speak about estates and wills. This is a free dropIn program so there is no need to register. Info: 604-933-6146.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 University Women’s Club meets at 1 p.m. at the Poirier

Branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, 575 Poirier St. Elaine Golds from the Burke Mountain Naturalists will discuss climate change, endangered species and other environmental challenges.

Info: Penny at 604-469-9309.

Terry Fox Library hosts a forum covering RRSPs and TFSAs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. An expert from Vancity Financial will lead the discussion. Registration is appreciated. Info: 604-927-7999.

Glen Elementary Parent Advisory Council hosts a recycling roundup from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of Glen Elementary, 3064 Glen Dr. in Coquitlam. The group is looking to key in on items such as car seats, foils, shiny silver wrappings, Styrofoam, all soft and hard plastics and various types of metals. Go to www.pmdrecycling.com for a list of acceptable items. The event will take place on the third Saturday of each month. Info: www. facebook.com/pages/Glen-Elementary-PAC/366981726800069.

MONDAY, JANUARY 19 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. hosts a free foreign credential recognition

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trained professionals: nurses, engineers, physicians, tradesperson, accountants and more. Attendees will learn about the recognition process, which community resources are available and more. Info: www.success.bc.ca/FCRloan/events.

Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society hosts a “Rhymes of Times” session from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Heritage at Leigh Square, 150–2248 McAllister St. This week’s discussion will focus on Party Times — attendees are invited to share party time memories from your youth through adulthood. Feel free to bring along photos or other winter memorabilia to share. Info: info@pocoheritage.org.

Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to noon at Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr. in Coquitlam Info: 604-465-2383.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society hosts a

“Heritage Detectives” session from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 150 – 2248 McAllister Street. The theme will be, “Is there a doctor in the house?” Early doctors and hospital in Port Coquitlam, from Sutherland to Sager to Heffelfinger will be examined along with the early medical history of PoCo. “Please bring along any photos or information on the subject to share with the group. Info: info@ pocoheritage.org.

PoCo Garden Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church 2211 Prairie Ave. in Port Coquitlam. Guest speaker Pam Erikson will speak to the topic of “Daylilies and Hostas.” Everyone is welcome. Info: Lynette at 604-945-0906.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary hosts a Family Fun Sale from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main lobby of Eagle Ridge Hospital, 475 Guildford Way in Port Moody. New and gently used puzzles, games, DVDs and more will be on sale to raise funds to buy hospital equipment and patient comfort items. Info: http://erhf.ca.

Singles Travel Club meets for dinner at 6 p.m. at the ABC Restaurant located at 300-100 Schoolhouse St. in. Coquitlam.

Meet new friends, enjoy the security of group travel and avoid the costly single supplement. RSVP to Val at 604-669-6607 ext 304.

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sports@thenownews.com Ascension isn’t achieved in a day.

But for Saturday, the Terry Fox Ravens found that ascending to the top of the Legal Beagle Invitational was a mighty fine perch.

Now, the goal is to make sure it isn’t the tallest peak on their journey.

The Ravens accomplished what 17 previous Fox teams couldn’t and captured the Beagle tourney title, knocking off the No. 1-ranked Burnaby South Rebels 79-71 at the Fox gym.

Led by a spirited effort from tournament MVP Liam Hancock, who drained 23 points, and first all-star team guard Jomari Reyes, who tabled 21 points, the Port Coquitlam crew did what no other B.C. team had achieved so far this year — beating the Jermaine Haley Jr.-led Rebels.

“They are a really good team with probably the best player [Haley] in the province,” said Hancock. “We had to come to the game obviously ready. It was a lot of back and forth play, it was pretty exciting.”

Burnaby got off to a solid start and led 15-9 before the home team got in synch. Tied 17-17 after the first quarter, the game evolved into a streaky race by both teams, with Fox shooting ahead 27-24 and Rebels replying with next seven points.

Down 37-36 at half and 55-54 after three quarters, the Ravens muscled inside to edge ahead, with Grade 11 Gabriel Laza delivering the go-ahead bucket to start the frame. Mike West’s

rebound with seven minutes left put them up 59-55, and while Burnaby would press and come within a point after Tyus Batiste’s three-point shot with three minutes on the clock, that was as close as it got.

The final quarter saw a parade to the charity stripe, where the Ravens took advantage of their free throws, going 16-for-20.

It was Fox’s fourth game in three days, while the Rebels enjoyed a bye on the opening day but squelched a few fires to advance to the final. “[Burnaby] is battle tested. They know being No. 1 they are going to get everyone’s best effort,” remarked Fox co-coach Steve Hanson. “They know how to win. [Saturday] we just got a little extra and had some good performances from different guys.”

Among those solid efforts, West finished with 14 points en route to earning a spot on the second allstar squad. Laza netted nine fourthquarter points. Earning the tourney Top Defensive award was guard Andy Seo, while Scott Barker, making his return to the team’s lineup after battling through a blood clot in his lung, was presented with the Terry Fox award by Fred Fox, Terry’s brother.

Reyes would be presented with the alumni scholarship award of $1,000.

Haley, who had been averaging 33-plus points in the previous two games, connected for a game-high 27 on Saturday.

The Ravens advanced to the final by clobbering Kelowna 85-55 on the

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HeritageWoods,meanwhile,hand- South in a close battle that saw them strength of Hancock’s 17 points and ed No. 2-rated Vancouver College 75- take a 10-point lead into the second 14 each from Reyes and West.

In their earlier games, Terry 58 in their first game, but would drop half. Cordell Parker, who would be Fox opened the tourney by trump- a rematch in the consolation final selected to the second all-star team, ing Cowichan 79-52, then edged 71-49. The Kodiaks finished with a led Heritage Woods with 32 points, 2-2 record, losing 83-75 to Burnaby including six treys.

Tamanawis 85-75.

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The Vancouver Northeast Chiefs delivered a rare loss to the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League-leading Cariboo Cougars on Saturday.

Thomas Semple’s two goals gave the visiting Chiefs a 3-2 victory in the first of a two-game series in Prince George. The Coquitlam forward opened the scoring in the first and finished it in the third, with the latter being shorthanded with teammate Jaden Narduzzi, of Anmore, in the penalty box with seven minutes left in the game. Also scoring was fellow Coquitlam native Caleb Fantillo, who potted his team-leading 21st goal of the season. Drawing a pair of assists was Parker Colley.

A day later, the Chiefs were blanked 3-0 by Cariboo.

The Chiefs, who sit fourth with a 16-9-3 record, play the Greater Vancouver Canadians this weekend. Game 1 goes Saturday in Richmond, with the second game on Sunday, 11:45 a.m. at Coquitlam’s Planet Ice.

FOX LOSES COACH, FRIEND

Long-time Port Coquitlam and Terry Fox secondary basketball coach Erich Buecker died suddenly on Sunday.

Buecker had spent more than 10 years helping coach teams with the PoCo North club, and at the high school level.

“Erich was always around, always willing to help,” said Fox counsellor and basketball coach Rich Chambers. “He was a terrific guy who loved to be around the gym, helping kids. He was just a prince of a guy.”

Players on the current junior and senior Fox rosters benefitted from Buecker’s experience and expertise. A member of the 1976 B.C. champion North Surrey Spartans, Buecker had played against Terry Fox in high school, and will be remembered for his generous commitment to the sport, said Chambers.

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The next two wins will see Bruce Langford set a record that will be hard to beat.

The long-time Simon Fraser University women’s basketball coach sits at 362 wins during his 14-year career, and will tie legendary Clan and national team coach Allison McNeill’s mark with the team’s next victory.

When he gets to 364, Langford will be the most successful coach in the history of SFU, having guided the team to seven 30-plus win seasons and five national championships before the club went to the NCAA Div. II route.

In 2012-13, the Clan advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 in its first year of post-season eligibility.

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SPORTSN0W Tough tests Hopeful signs emerge from losses abound at Cents’ Top-10 Dan OLSON

Barely a month ago, most of the topranked teams in senior AAA girls basketball converged in Port Coquitlam to get an early season size-up.

Now, the latest pool of higher ranked dribblers have returned to the Tri-Cities for a mid-season mash that will set some things straight for the stretch run.

The Centennial Top-10 senior girls Shootout remains the preeminent stop for those eyeing provincial excellence, with this year’s showdown featuring nine of the best rated squads in B.C. Two ranked local clubs — No. 2 Riverside and No. 10 Dr. Charles Best — are eager to evaluate their progress against rival programs.

“We’re so up and down we’re like a yo-yo,” remarked Best coach Mike Hind.

“We’ve got a nice little test in the opener (against No. 6 ranked Handsworth) but every game for us is a test.”

Best earned its spot on the B.C. poll with two wins over highly-rated Holy Cross and strong showings at earlier tourneys, which included a three-point loss to Handsworth.

Riverside’s Paul Langford has seen his team shoot out to a 14-1 start, but says every win has been by a thin margin.

“The [Centennial] Top-10 has everybody that’s anybody,” noted Langford.

“Right now we’re winning but we’re playing everybody else’s style — we need to define ourselves.”

The action begins 9:30 a.m. in the blue gym with Riverside against unranked Burnaby South; at 10 a.m. in the red gym, Best meets Handsworth. At 11:15 a.m., No. 3 Brookswood plays New West, while 11:45 a.m. has No. 7 MEI taking on honourable mention Gleneagle. The host Centaurs have their hands full at 3:15 p.m. against No. 1 ranked Oak Bay. For a full schedule, see our story at www.thenownews.com.

sports@thenownews.com A red-hot goaltender, the league’s best team and fatigue all took their toll on the Coquitlam Express last week.

Add in some missed opportunities and the result is a four-game losing skid.

The Express ended a three-games-in-threedays run on Sunday with a 5-3 loss in Victoria, which saw them play the host Grizzlies to a 3-3 standstill until ex-Coquitlam forward Garrett Forster struck for the game winner with seven minutes left in the second period.

Netminder Chris Tai kept the Express within striking distance, but in the end the visitors ran out of gas.

It echoed the loss on Saturday, except Nanaimo goalie Guillaume Decelles stood on his head in backstopping the host Clippers to a 5-2 decision.

Despite falling behind 3-0 after 45 minutes, Coquitlam pulled within a goal when Brett Supinski and Michael Merulla tallied.

Nanaimo iced it with two goals late in the third, while being outshot 40-35 on the night. “[Decelles] is probably the best goalie we’ve seen all year, he really made some incredible saves,” remarked Express coach Barry Wolff. “We fell behind, battled back and really skated hard...

[Sunday] was very similar except we started stronger and battled right from the get-go.”

Daniell Lange, Owen Stout and Supinski, with his 29th of the season, supplied the offence.

The weekend began Friday when leagueleading Penticton wrapped up a home-and-home sweep of the Express, rolling to a 4-1 win at the Poirier Sports Centre.

The Vees took a 3-0 lead in the first after outshooting Coquitlam 21-7. The two teams traded goals in the third, with Supinski counting the home team’s marker. Coquitlam native Dante Fabbro, a first-year player with Penticton, picked up two assists.

While the squad fell to 15-22-1-4, fourth in the Mainland Division, the Express expect two players picked up at Saturday’s trade deadline to help boost their fortunes.

Coquitlam added six-foot-seven, 225-pound blueliner and Port Coquitlam native Tyler Green in a cash transaction from Nanaimo. The justturned-20-year-old has spent the past two sea-

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Coquitlam’s Daniel Fritz, front, goes to clear the puck during Saturday’s 5-2 loss to Nanaimo. The Express hope to end a four-game losing skid on Friday when they host the Powell River Kings, 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre. sons in the Western Hockey League with Seattle, “Green’s a good skater for a big guy and he can play in any situation. [Bandesha] is another big Brandon and Moose Jaw. They also acquired forward Thanvir Bandesha horse who finishes his hits and does some of the from Orangeville of the Ontario junior A league. things that [Boyd] did... He does have a little bit At six-foot-one and 195 pounds, Bandesha — a of offensive upside.”

Coquitlam begins another three-game week20-year-old Aldergrove native — will slot in and take over Cody Boyd’s position, after the veteran end on Friday when they host the Powell River Kings, 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre. Fans left two weeks ago for college.

Heading out to make room for Green was vet- at the game will be able to catch hot hockey eran blueliner Anthony Gardner, who the team action along with $2 hot dogs and $4 beer. The shipped to Salmon Arm. team then takes to Vernon and Prince George for “We’re really happy to get both,” said Wolff. games Saturday and Sunday.

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