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Agda Easingwood, 65, and Valerie Diner, 20, died after a fire broke out in the Bel-Air Manor apartment building on Tyner Street in PoCo 21 years ago. The fire was an arson, and the two homicides remain unsolved.

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Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It was early morning on Halloween Day 1993 when fire broke out at the Bel-Air Manor in Port Coquitlam. By 3 a.m. flames had engulfed a large portion of the 80-year-old building on Tyner Street. Someone had poured an accelerant, likely lighter fluid, all over the carpet in the lobby. The blaze sent residents fleeing for their lives in the middle of the night. The apartment had no sprinklers.

When the smoke and flames finally cleared, 38 people were left homeless. But more tragically, two didn’t make it out alive. Agda Easingwood, 65, and 20-year-old Valerie Diner died as a result of being trapped in the fire. According to reports in the Tri-Cities NOW (then known as the Coquitlam NOW), Easingwood became separated from her husband as they tried to escape from the rear of the building. She was found in a hallway and, despite efforts CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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More firefighters and police officers, as well as an upgrade of the library’s computers and servers, are among the many requests for funding in this year’s city budget.

Coquitlam ﬁelds budget requests John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Millions of dollars are being sought to fund everything from parks and pavement to programming and PCs, as community groups and city staff began submitting their budget requests to Coquitlam council this week. According to Coquitlam Public Library director Todd Gnissios, the library’s information technology (IT) infrastructure — everything from servers to computers — is in dire need of upgrades. “The message I’ve been giving to city council is the library is in a bit of a crisis with regards to information technology,” he said in an interview. “The budget for IT over the last few years has nowhere near kept up with the pace of technological advancements. We’ve been falling further and further behind.” Gnissios is asking for $284,000 this year, alongside an ongoing topup fund of $85,000 to deal with

maintenance and replacement costs. He said “the vast majority” of the library’s computers are past their useful lives, while the entire network and servers need to replaced. “The public has asked us to improve our technologies within our libraries and it hasn’t been done for a while,” added library board chair Jack Trumley. “Ideally, it would have been incrementally over a number of years so we wouldn’t have this issue. We’ve fallen behind and we need to catch up.” Place Maillardville executive director Luke Balson explained the lion’s share of his funding request would go towards increasing the hours of the Centre Bel Age coordinator. The request checks in at $10,700 and would add eight hours per week to the staffer’s work schedule, which includes selecting and administering programming for seniors, administrative tasks and organizing meals. “It’s one person who’s kind of doing everything, so it ends up

being her own volunteer to get the job done,” he said. Balson is also asking for $800 to help with pest control, along with $4,000 to subsidize a proposed $1-per-hour wage increase for the centre’s front desk person. Coquitlam Heritage Society executive director Reg Wilford told the Tri-Cities NOW his group is lobbying for about $20,000 to organize some type of celebratory offering highlighting the city’s 125th birthday in 2016. “We’ve talked about a few things but we haven’t made any decisions,” he said. “It will probably be some kind of display or an interactive element that can be seen or interacted with by the community. We want to do something special.” Place des Arts, meanwhile, is looking for about $50,000 for the upcoming year: $30,000 for a parttime financial coordinator assistant and $17,000 to retrofit the pottery studio. The Evergreen Cultural Centre

had a $92,000 wish list, but that’s been downgraded to a request of $12,000 to upgrade the centre’s phone system. Executive director Jon-Paul Walden noted an $80,000 submission to study expanding the facility has been pulled from the table. The ongoing work on the city’s parks, recreation and culture master plan is already examining that issue, he said. The traditional two main drivers of annual budgets — police and fire services — are also looking to top up their complements. The Coquitlam RCMP is asking for funds for six additional Mounties this year at a cost of $892,000, and six more next year ($907,000). The fire department is asking for $164,000 to help buy a fire training trailer to replace the 30-year-old training portable currently in use. The replacement would be used as a mobile training and classroom facility for new recruits, RCMP and search and rescue team members and other groups.

One of the more notable requests from within City Hall is coming from the parks, recreation and culture department. A request of close to $1.1 million — which equates to roughly a oneper-cent tax increase — is being sought to help implement the parks, recreation and culture master plan. Money for an arts and culture manager ($121,000) and an emergency social services program assistant ($30,000) are also being sought, along with $83,000 earmarked for the Celebrate Coquitlam Strategy. Other major funding requests include: • $1 million for facility replacements • $400,000 for gas tax allocation • $250,000 for new audio and visual equipment for the council chambers • $240,000 for pavement rehabilitation Three of four readings of the budget are expected to take place on March 2.

Former Liberal MLA backing ‘yes’ side PLEBISCITE LOOKS AT RAISING THE PST 0.5 PER CENT TO FUND TRANSIT

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com In less than two months, people across Metro Vancouver will begin sending in their vote for either a yes or a no in the much-anticipated transit tax plebiscite. And while camps have started to form on both sides, a face familiar to Tri-Cities residents is speaking out in favour of the proposed 0.5per-cent congestion improvement tax. Former Port MoodyCoquitlam MLA Iain Black is a vocal supporter of the plan that proposes using a PST increase to pay for millions of dollars worth of transit projects in the region.

Black is president and CEO of the Vancouver Board of Trade, which has joined a coalition of labour, business and environmental groups supporting the plan. He suggested there are a number of reasons for both residents and businesses to vote yes, from helping to move goods around the region by lowering congestion, to improvements to the transit system for users. “When people pause long enough to understand this is about a fundamental increase of availability and options for public transportation in the Lower Mainland, they don’t have to read too far into the top 10 reasons why they

Iain Black should vote yes before their mind is made up to actually vote yes,” he told the TriCities NOW. While the plan is regionwide, Black, who lives in Coquitlam, noted there is plenty in it for Tri-Cities residents: proposed increased capacity for the West Coast Express, new B-line bus services and capital improvements to transit in the community.

He also offered a message to the government he used to belong to, urging the BC Liberals to come out in support of the mayors’ plan and help the yes side. And Black and his organization’s support are very much welcomed by PoCo Mayor Greg Moore. Moore, who headed the subcommittee behind the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation Strategy that calls for a $7.5billion investment over 10 years, said the board of trade’s thumbs-up is a sign of strong support for the yes side. He suggested having the support of the biggest business organization in the province says a lot about the plan and the tax source the region’s mayors have chosen. “I think it should be a strong message to everyone that the business community is coming out to support an increase

to a tax because they see the services that are going to be delivered will be beneficial to the region,” Moore said, adding with Black being from the Tri-Cities, he understands the importance of a better transit system. “It’s not good for business if we’re stuck in gridlock.” Moore also pointed out there are provisions in the proposal for projects to be overseen and audited to ensure they’re delivered as planned. “Pretty much everybody except for one organization is in favour of moving forward with this,” he said. That organization is the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, which is leading the no side into battle. CTF spokesman Jordan Bateman argued TransLink can’t be trusted with the money, adding the transpor-

tation authority has wasted tax dollars for years. “People who are in a rush to give them more tax money are just clearly throwing that money away,” he said. The CTF has set up a website opposing the plan at notranslinktax.ca, which includes an alternative plan that suggests allocating a small portion of future revenue growth to transit. But Bateman acknowledged the no side doesn’t have heavy hitters like the labour, environment and government organizations in the yes camp. Instead, he said support is coming from regular people who are upset with TransLink and feel “taxed to death.” And he’s confident the no side will prevail. “Everyday people are way less enamoured with TransLink than the downtown elites are,” Bateman said.

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Toilet-paper complaint thrown out by tribunal jdeutsch@thenownews.com The province’s human rightswatchdoghasdismissed a complaint against the strata council of a Coquitlam highrise for failing to stock a gym bathroom with toiletries. The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal dismissed the complaint, filed by Boi Kho, who claimedStrataCorp.BCS3346 and Bamboo Property Maintenance discriminated against her because of her sex and a physical disability. Kho’s complaint claimed the strata and maintenance company failed to accommodate her physical disability by removing toilet paper from the women’s washroom in the gym and refusing to replenish it with toilet paper, soap and paper towels while restocking supplies in the men’s washroom. The building, which is not identified, is described as a 127-unit highrise. Kho, who owns a unit in

the building, told the tribunal she suffers from urinary incontinence, which causes her to go to the bathroom urgently and frequently. Her complaint made numerous accusations dating back to 2012, starting around the time the strata changed janitorial companies and hired Bamboo, owned by Erme and Marilou Dela Cruz. All the respondents denied the accusation of discrimination and applied to have the complaint dismissed. According to one exchange in November 2012 noted in the tribunal’s decision, the maintenance company said that, in the corner of the gym where Kho was exercising, the floor was littered with toilet paper. Mr. Dela Cruz vacuumed up the pieces of toilet paper and left, but when he returned a short time later, he noticed torn paper towel scattered in the area. At the time, Ms. Dela Cruz was cleaning the women’s

washroom, when she noticed the sink, mirror and counter were completely wet. When she returned an hour later, she noticed paper strewn over the floor by the treadmill. Kho denied responsibility for the incident and told the tribunal a few months later in 2013 that janitorial staff and the strata council had “constantly refused to replenish the women’s washroom with toilet paper, soap and paper towels.” Bamboo told the tribunal it noticed supplies in the women’s washroom were disappearing virtually daily, whereas previously they would last one to two weeks. In the tribunal’s decision to dismiss, member Walter Rilkoff wrote that based on the materials presented, there was no reasonable likelihood that Kho’s complaint would succeed. To read the full version of this story, visit us online.

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by both firefighters and paramedics, she later succumbed to her injuries. Fleeing tenants couldn’t get out through the front door because that’s where the fire had started. After the fire was extinguished, Diner’s body was found in the hall outside an upstairs suite. Both victims had died from smoke inhalation. The fire was quickly determined to be arson, but more than 20 years later, the homicides remain unsolved. This week, Coquitlam Mounties renewed their call for witnesses and information to help solve the two-decade-old case. RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said investigators believe people who have information about the case still live in the Tri-Cities and they hope given the time that’s passed, those people will come forward and “do the right thing” by talking to police. “If you have information on it, or saw anything that night, it’s going to burn in your mind, so we want that information no matter how minor or small you think this is,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW on Tuesday. “Even if you have a first name, that would be helpful, too.” Though Chung said every historical case is different, police believe witnesses to this crime are still alive, though he couldn’t share specific details about the crime. “We know they’re [Easingwood and Diner] really innocent victims. The apartment had so many people in there, they just happened to be trapped,” he said. While investigators continue to stay in contact with the families of the victims, Chung said he couldn’t speak on their behalf, but did

suggest the families want closure. “They don’t know who’s responsible for the fire that ultimately led to the death of their loved ones,” he said. Anyone with information related to the homicides is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 199343287. Reports from the time also describe a chaotic scene on the night of the fire, in which then-fire chief Jon Baillie suggested everybody on the top floor was “damn lucky they got out of there.” A total of 43 firefighters fought the blaze for six hours. Three firefighters were injured, including one who got glass in his eye, another who fell through a hole in the floor and a third who had a ceiling come down on his head. One survivor, Samantha Geldart, then 22, recounted the frightening events that evening for the Coquitlam NOW. Geldart said the fire started outside her ground-floor suite near the main lobby. She and her boyfriend, Jean Labelle, had watched videos until 2:45 a.m. and then went to sleep. They were awakened by smoke alarms around 3 a.m. “I thought it was a clock radio,” she told the Coquitlam NOW. “We couldn’t get out through the front door, it was all afire. We were in the hall, trying to get to the back exit and I couldn’t see my boyfriend beside me. “We started screaming and somebody at the end of the hall said something so we followed the voice and managed to get outside. Once outside we were watching people jumping out of windows, the fire was getting up to the top floor so quick.”

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Get in touch! How do I get more information? Review the proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment Bylaw (#6700-20-122) and related information at the Development Services Department, City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. anytime between 8:30am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

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man they believe used more than two dozen compromised credit cards. Police began their fraud investigation on Nov. 28, after being contacted by a credit card company about suspected fraudulent use of cards in Coquitlam and PoCo. The Coquitlam RCMP’s economic crime unit believes one person is linked to a number of incidents in which more than 30 different compromised credit cards were used. Police said surveillance images from several businesses also show the same person at the locations where the alleged fraudulent transactions took place. It’s believed the suspect may be driving a small, dark sedan. Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file 2014-34600. ••• The public is being asked to help identify an alleged bank robber who used a knife to commit a crime. The incident happened on Nov. 25 after a man walked into the Burquitlam CIBC at 552 Clarke Rd. The man approached the teller with a knife and demanded cash before leaving the bank. It’s not clear how much money, if any, the suspect got from the robbery. The man is described as Caucasian, about 50 years old, with a very slim build and “piercing” blue eyes. He stands five-feet 10inches tall and was wearing a hoodie and jeans. The suspect had a cut on his lip at the time of the robbery and was carrying a serrated knife, approximately 15 centimetres (six inches) long, but not a kitchen knife. Anyone who recognizes the man in the surveillance images is asked to contact Coquitlam RCMP at 604-9451550. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.

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Make school upgrades a top priority

e are inundated with community service announcements asking us if we are ready for an earthquake. They remind us to have extra food, plenty of water, emergency plans for the family — all good and necessary things. But that’s if the “Big One” hits when you’re at home. If a massive earthquake hits the Lower Mainland during the day, many of us will be at our workplaces and our children will be at school. And what can a parent do if their child is at school? The recent earthquake off of Vancouver Island reminded us, yet again, of how vulnerable we are if the Big One hits. Scientists say the last major earthquake hit the Pacific Coast on Jan. 26, 1700. They believe it was about a 9 on the Richter scale and was probably felt as far away as the Manitoba border. It created a four-storey-high tsunami that hit the Japanese coast and levelled everything in its path. For many it’s just too horrible to imagine, and indeed if we are hit with something in the 9 range, seismic retrofitting may not be able to save many older buildings. But that surely shouldn’t stop us from trying to ensure that our schools are as well equipped as possible to withstand a huge earthquake. If a major earthquake happens, and we have not done everything we can to ensure the current high-risk schools have been upgraded, how will we be able to justify our losses? It doesn’t seem possible. Once again we urge the provincial government to come up with the cash to expedite all seismic upgrading for highrisk schools. Surely this is an issue that is as important as making sure our transit systems can handle commuters for the next 20 years. Isn’t it?

PROVINCE SHOULD WITHDRAW FROM NEB PROCESS FOR PIPELINE Re: “City of Port Moody not satisfied over pipeline response,” Friday, Jan. 9. I’m writing to thank Port Moody’s city council for their efforts to get answers on Kinder Morgan’s proposed pipeline and oil tanker project. Kinder Morgan’s refusal to answer 93 per cent of the questions should make us all sit up and take notice. By refusing to even give local decision-makers the information they need to protect citizens’ interests, Kinder Morgan demonstrates arrogance, and illustrates why people remain so concerned about this proposal. It is also one of the reasons the New Democrat Official Opposition believes that the B.C. Liberal government needs to get off the fence and withdraw from the National Energy Board process — a process which does not allow crossexamination of Kinder Morgan and limits participation and discussion on important issues like climate change. We need a made-in-B.C. process that ensures our interests are protected. The BC Liberals aren’t delivering. It’s time they finally showed some leadership and stood up for B.C. Our coast, and our communities, are too important to leave to a one-sided process, without B.C.’s interests at heart. Spencer Chandra Herbert Official Opposition Environment Advocate MLA – Vancouver West End/Coal Harbour Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the Publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms. The publisher shall not be liable for minor changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions with respect to any advertisement is limited to publication of the advertisement in a subsequent issue or the refund of monies paid for the advertisement.

Life in the echo chamber

ow is it that Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who has been vilified by his political opponents like few politicians before him, is still the front-runner when it comes to winning the next federal election in October? VIEW FROM THE LEDGE How can someone who stirs up deepKeith Baldrey ly passionate and emotional negative responses on so many issues still look folks. Online polls, it seems to me, likely like the one to beat come the vote? don’t reflect the views of a great many There are many, many reasons to be people who may still feel uncomfortable upset with the Harper government (and with the Internet and online communimany other governments, for that matcations. In fact, if your sense of where ter). So how can it even stand a chance public opinion is is based of being re-elected? on what’s being said While political polling online, you are likely gethas to be taken with a ting a very distorted view very large grain of salt of things. these days (given how Increasingly, Go to any major media wrong some of them people only website, and check out have been in recent electhe comments (most of tions), one can’t simply listen to or them anonymous) postdismiss out of hand a serread things that ed after political news ies of polls that put the reinforce their stories. Invariably, if they Conservatives firmly in concern federal politics the lead over the federal preconceived at all, Harper is basically Liberals and NDP. opinions. referred to as the devil The latest Ipsos-Reid himself (although that is poll for Global News likely one of the more polite charactergives Harper’s Conservatives 35 per izations). cent of the decided vote, while Justin Increasingly, people only listen to or Trudeau’s Liberals are at 31 per cent and read things that reinforce their preconThomas Mulcair’s NDP appears to be ceived opinions. And so, on something fading, sitting at just 24 per cent. That like Facebook for example, people only Conservative lead seems to be solidifyread what their Facebook friends send ing, if not increasing. How can this be? their way — friends who likely view the Well, first of all, take a look at who world as they do. Or people will only actually votes in this country. As I’ve read or listen to a media outlet that has written here a number of times before, a bias that tilts their way. This is particuvoters tend to be older and, by nature, larly a problem for those who are decidmore conservative in outlook. edly left-wing or right-wing — they shut Polls often over-represent the views out anything that clashes with their own of younger people — who don’t vote views or ideology. And so the people in nearly the same numbers as older who are most vehemently anti-Harper people — and under-represent older

only listen to each other, and therefore only reinforce their view that he is some sort of horrible leader who is about to be deposed. After all, everyone is saying that, so it must be true, right? The trouble, of course, is that if you only listen to your limited circle of friends, you’re not getting the full picture. I see many people gleefully say they don’t read or watch so-called “mainstream media” and only consume media that agrees with their viewpoint — as a result, they live in an echo chamber that leads to ignorance and uninformed commentary. This is a relatively recent phenomenon. The rapid rise of websites, blogs, and social media makes living in that echo chamber that much easier — and that much easier to underestimate a supposedly unpopular government like the Harper one. Finally, throw in the fact we have three major political parties at the federal level, and you can see why the Conservatives will likely grow more confident as the October vote grows nearer. The Conservative voter base, which hovers around 40 per cent of the electorate, is fairly loyal and committed. But there are a fair number of folks who are likely comfortable voting for either the federal Liberals or the NDP, meaning each of those parties can hurt each other through vote splitting (to say nothing of the Green Party adding to that confusion). So, despite all that vitriol and fury directed Harper’s way, he can cling to power with only a minority of voters backing him — a fact lost in so much of the noise on the Internet and social media, and among people who only listen to those who think just like them. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

LETTERS A PREDICTION OF FUTURE SINKHOLES

Re: “More tunnel trouble?” Wednesday, Jan. 14. The two sinkholes on the Evergreen Line tunnel have developed during routine maintenance of the tunnel boring machine. Unless the tunnelling operator changes their maintenance procedure, then I predict two more “sinkholes” before the tunnelling is completed. If a sinkhole opens up on Glenayre Drive at Clarke Road, then many residents of Glenayre, Seaview and College Park neighbourhoods will be inconvenienced in their commutes; and the C24 community bus may be completely excluded from the neighbourhood (because of the closure of Glenayre and Cecile drives). The final sinkhole just off Clarke Road between Harrison and Kemsley Avenues will severely disrupt southbound traffic as the well drilling and grouting equipment occupies the curb lane. The City of Coquitlam, the City of Port Moody and TransLink

need to prepare alternate traffic and transit plans to minimize the disruption. D. B. Wilson Port Moody

WILL HISTORY TRIUMPH OVER TECHNOLOGY? Anmore’s Village Hall is not quite yet obsolete, but leaders — owing to a lack of imagination (coupled with the habit of neglect) — present it to the local public as if it has no history. Onedimensional time rules here: it goes “forward” with “development,” and anything oriented towards “the past” is considered “backward” (even if it saves taxpayers’ money). The pervasiveness of today’s technology imprints itself on our minds as if it were a god: computers, smartphones, Twitter, driverless cars, and all that. In other words anything historical is considered kitsch, ready for Anmore’s now state-of-theart (read also: Walmartized) waste-disposal system. Public memories, once central to the village, are dealt with efficiently — by those “plugged in” — who mimic the conventional wisdom

of the likes of Mick Jagger singing “Time waits for no one.” The very place where the Murray family lived and published (and founded Anmore a century ago) no longer has any apparent value. Evidence of the inculcation and cultivation of technology is everywhere — and this omnipresence represents a social danger. But wait: does not Mayor John McEwen boast of a “toner recycling company?” If the mayor can speak of recycling modern technology — and its environmental sustainability — can we not also conceive of recycling the Village Hall? Consider Port Moody’s magnificent Inlet Fire Hall — has no one on village council noticed the elegantly preserved fire truck, once adorned with Christmas lights, in the new building’s corner-block window? History is perpetuated deliberately, just minutes away, and we see it as we drive — every day. Or look to the Port Moody Arts Centre, formerly the old City Hall, now conjoined by yet another historic building (which was moved about several times). Clearly our local neighbours to the south are able to recycle historical significance with the aid of technology.

I need the right tools to diagnose your bleeding ulcer. Dr. Henry Chung, Gastroenterologist Eagle Ridge Hospital

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Our Village Hall was immediately shuttered by former mayor Heather Anderson, who remains a high school teacher: education’s profound link with the god of technology should be well known, as many homes are mere learning hubs with electronic links to teachers and classmates that go around the clock. Like many teachers today, steeped in technology, recycling the Village Hall was not high on the former mayor’s list of priorities. Mayor McEwen’s work, however slightly, marries the god of technology with the ethics of recycling and sustainability — so I would like to argue that there is hope for the fate of the Village Hall, assuming the central values he espouses for his business venture are the same as the ones he holds for public office. Besides, simply tearing down the Village Hall flies in the face of his arguments for fiscal prudence. If the mayor capitulates on any of these values he would not be the first politician to be called a hypocrite. If the Village Hall were truly condemned and destroyed, he would adapt, however, by curbing his imagination — and ours. Joerge Dyrkton Anmore

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City of Coquitlam

Notice of Public Hearing

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

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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All children aged six to 12 are welcome, and no previous experience is required. Theatrix is also hosting drama classes for kids aged four to 13, beginning the last week of January. Dogwood Pavilion classes include Tiny Troupers, for children aged four to six, from 9 to 10 a.m., and Acting Mania, for youth aged nine to 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Both take place on Saturdays. Pinetree Community Centre classes, which take place on Thursdays, include Playtime Theatre for children aged seven to eight, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. All drama classes involve theatre games, storytelling with puppets, music and cos-

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The original was written by Margery Williams for children aged six to 12, and Theatrix’s musical adaptation was written by Solberg, with popular children’s entertainer Mr. I, aka Yurgen Ileander, providing the tunes. Rehearsals will take place on Saturdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., with extra rehearsals added after spring break at Dogwood Pavilion.

said in a press release, “and as the only non-profit youth theatre organization in the area, Theatrix continues to ensure quality performing arts opportunities are accessible for children regardless of age, culture, ability or family income.” Auditions for The Velveteen Rabbit will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24 at Dogwood Pavilion.

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The Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library will host a session called Estate planning: Building your legacy, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22. Financial advisor James Leung will offer “a fresh perspective on strategies to consider for preserving every-

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Walk for Memories takes place on Sunday REGISTRATION STARTS AT NOON AT THE HYDE CREEK RECREATION CENTRE IN POCO

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Meadows, set for Sunday, Jan. 25. The event is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of B.C., with walks planned around the province. But for Norman, the event is much more. She wants to bring aware-

But she’s flipped the conventional wisdom and sees the years ahead as preparing for the journey of living, knowing the living will be shortened. Norman also suggested families dealing with dementia often keep it a secret and she wants to see an end to that unfortunate tradition.

“I want lots of people to come out. I want people to see that people with dementia are ordinary people. We have a handicap; we have a disease,” she said. After more than half a decade of living with the illness, Norman still has her good days and her bad days. Her mobility is challenged

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