The Tri-Cities Now March 18 2015

WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2015

TRI-CITIES

Port Moody mom starts group after losing son to drugs

11

thenownews.com

THE NOW

SUPPORT IN GRIEF

GUILTY PLEA Coquitlam teen pleads guilty after

several high-profile ‘swatting’ incidents last year in Florida

6

Serving COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE and BELCARRA since 1984

House-sitter accidentally starts blaze

‘THE GUY WAS JUST HAVING A BAD DAY,’ FIRE CHIEF SAYS Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It’s a house-sitter’s worst nightmare: you’re taking care of someone’s home, and accidentally set it on fire.

That’s the situation one man is facing, after a house in the 3700 block of Coast Meridian Road caught fire just before noon on Sunday.

PoCo fire chief Nick Delmonico said the house-sitter, a relative of the homeowner, was smoking a cigarette outside when it somehow lit the deck on fire. Nearby cedar siding caused the blaze to spread, first to the roof, then to the inside of the home.

By the time firefighters put it out, the damage totalled $50,000.

Delmonico said a fast response by crews helped save the home.

“Our guys were there really quickly and did a good job of putting it out right away,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. It’s not clear when the home can be reoccupied, as the power and gas had to be shut off and the house will have to be assessed before the utilities can be turned on again.

No one was injured in the blaze, and it’s believed the only person in the home was the house-sitter.

Delmonico said the fire is not suspicious, but called the circumstances “unusual.”

“It’s very unusual — it’s not that easy to do,” he said of the house-sitter starting the blaze from outside the home. “The guy was just having a bad day.”

LISA KING/NOW

Terry Fox Ravens’ shooting guard Liam Hancock tries to console Fox point guard Andy Seo moments after Fox dropped Saturday’s AAAA boys basketball final 69-63 to the Yale Lions. For more on this story, see Page 23.

NDP is backing Burrard LEADER JOHN HORGAN SAYS FACILITY SHOULD STAY OPEN

Jeremy DEUTSCH

NDP leader John Horgan said Burrard Thermal should stay as it is, as a backup generator, and is calling for the provincial government to consult with Port Moody residents.

“The whole point of having Burrard Thermal is to stabilize the system — it’s critically important to Hydro. If the

jdeutsch@thenownews.com While the City of Port Moody continues to fight to keep Burrard Thermal open, the leader of the provincial NDP is calling on the government to reverse the decision to close the generating plant.

government spent five minutes thinking about it, they would come to a better conclusion,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. Horgan made the comments in Coquitlam following a luncheon Friday hosted by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

2 Pairs are Better Than One

w w w. n e w t re n d o p t i c a l . c a

Think outside the Box

(THE BIG BOX) Come in and see what’s really available for YOUR specific visual needs!

FREESIGHT SIGHTTESTING TESTING FREE 2 PAIR SINGLE VISION GLASSES Frame and Plastic Lenses 2nd Pair can be a different Prescription.

With Anti Reflective Coating.

*Some restrictions apply. Sight testing is not an eye health exam.

169

$

95

TWO PAIR

95 1 Pa ir starting at $99

2550B Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam

289

$

95

TWO PAIR

2 PAIR PROGRESSIVE BIFOCAL COMPLETE

95 1P air start g at $199 in

For an appointment call

NO-LINE Frames & Plastic Lenses

Jim Van Rassel

www.jimvanrassel.ca www.newtrendoptical.ca

604-942-9300

2

THE TRI-CITIES NOW

| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

MARCH 19–22

FREE

PANDORA

BRACELET THE CHOICE IS YOURS!

WHEN YOU PURCHASE $125 OR MORE OF PANDORA JEWELLERY

COQUITLAM CENTRE www.CoquitlamJewellery.ca 604.945.5580 Find us on

Facebook /PANDORACoquitlam

*Purchase between $125–$3,300 of PANDORA jewellery and qualify to receive a free PANDORA bracelet that fits your unique style. At participating authorized PANDORA retailers only. Prices before taxes. While supplies last, limit one per customer. Jewellery selection may vary by store. Not valid on prior purchases. Charms sold separately. See store for details.

Some jewelry displayed patented (US Pat. No. 7,007,507) • © Pandora • PANDORA.NET

NEWSNOW

THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

3

Youth group ends Langley link TRI-CITIES-BASED ACCESS YOUTH OUTREACH SERVICES WILL REFOCUS ON HOME TURF

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com A popular youth service that began in the Tri-Cities but expanded across the Fraser River into Langley, is discontinuing its service in the new community.

ACCESS Youth Outreach Services Society announced last week it will pull its Project Reach Out mobile drop-in centre program out of Langley as of March 28.

The organization’s executive director, Jerome Bouvier, explained a lack of funding forced the closure of the service in the municipality.

“It’s got to the point where we just can’t do it any more,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. “It’s disappointing that, given the success we’ve had with our program over the 10 years in both Tri-Cities and in Langley, that kids will now be without [it] in Langley and again not being able to secure any kind of substantial ongoing funding of any source from municipalities or provincially.”

Bouvier estimated the society needed about $120,000 to operate the service in Langley.

ACCESS Youth, which began in the TriCities as PoCoMo Youth Services, expanded into Langley in 2012 after getting original support for a pilot project.

Bouvier warned the withdrawal of service

NOW FILE PHOTO

The Project Reach Out Bus, a mobile drop-in centre for youth, will stop running in Langley March 28. It will continue to operate in its home community, the Tri-Cities. in Langley could have an impact on operations in the Tri-Cities.

He said the organization is in a similar situation on this side of the Fraser, continually

having to search for funds every year without help from municipalities.

He said it’s possible the society will have to pull the outreach bus off the road again for a time, like it has done on three or four occasions in the past decade.

The last time the bus was off the road in the Tri-Cities was in 2012.

The society needs about $250,000 annually to run basic programs in the three communities.

Besides offering school and after-school programs, ACCESS’s major service is Project Reach Out, a youth drop-in centre on wheels that operates after-hours on weekends.

Bouvier argued with SkyTrain coming next fall, outreach programs like the kind his organization provides will be extremely important.

He noted the organization has looked at funding from TransLink to provide outreach along the Evergreen Line stations.

“There is lots of potential for us to do more here if we had a core funding base,” Bouvier said.

Meanwhile, ACCESS Youth is holding its annual general meeting on March 25 at the PoCo Inn & Suites.

To learn more about the event and the organization, go to accessyouth.org.

‘Cooking device’ behind Coquitlam fire BLAZE STARTED IN GARAGE, THEN SPREAD TO HOME

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com The cause of a fire that tore through three homes last week in Coquitlam has been determined.

According to the City of Coquitlam, the fire that broke out at a home at 3000 Riverbend Dr. is not considered suspicious and started in an overheated cooking device being used in the garage of one of the homes.

The specific cooking device was not identified.

The city is also reminding residents that most outdoor cooking devices should only be used in well-ventilated, non-enclosed areas and kept away from any combustible materials.

Fire crews were called to the housing development on Riverbend Drive on the evening of March 9 after a blaze broke out in a garage.

The fire quickly moved from the garage to the home, which was in the middle of five single-family homes. By the time the fire was out, the flames had spread to all five homes in the row, causing extensive damage to three buildings. Two people were taken to hospital with minor burns, while 15 were displaced at least for the evening, but likely longer.

The March 9 fire came three weeks after 24 units were destroyed in a massive blaze on Glen Drive that displaced more than 100 resi-

Yucatan Tanning Salon & Spa

dents.

While the cause of that fire wasn’t officially determined, investigators believe it started on a lower-level balcony adjacent to a barbecue and nearby recycling material.

The fire prompted the city to issue a similar warning to the public, suggesting “residents of structures with external balconies are reminded to be aware of the potential for rapid, uncontrolled spread of fire due to outdoor cooking or heating devices and accumulated household goods or combustible materials.”

It’s been a busy start to the year for the Coquitlam fire department, which has had to deal with three major fires in the last two months.

In January, a late-night fire razed two businesses at a strip mall on Barnet Highway.

NOW FILE PHOTO

The City of Coquitlam says an unspecified ‘cooking device’ used in the detached garage of a single-family home led to the March 9 fire that damaged three buildings.

Relax, Indulge 20 OFF It’s like going on vacation!

GLOW %

&

first time clients in each category TANNING • HAIR • NAILS • ESTHETICS • LASER

One-stop Spa Services

Located right HERE in Coquitlam

*limited time only

936 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, B.C.

604-525-8383 yucatanspa.com

THE TRI-CITIES NOW

| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

NEWSN0W

Dr. Sonia Tolusso

Keep Burrard open: NDP

FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY

604 942 6544 604 942 6544

www.drsoniatolusso.com

CONT. FROM PAGE 1

The NDP leader said he doesn’t see the generator being used all the time, and suggested closing the facility will cost more in the long run, calling the plan “foolhardy.”

Earlier this year, the province confirmed plans to close Burrard Thermal in 2016.

The move has been opposed by the City of Port Moody, and could cost the municipality more than $1 million in tax revenue.

The province noted the closure will save BC Hydro $14 million annually.

Horgan suggested BC Hydro should pay a carbon

Celebrating 17 years of quality care in the Tricities Celebrating 17 years of quality care in the Tricities

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME NEW PATIENTS WELCOME

HOURS: Tues 9-7pm; Wed 11-7pm; Thurs, Fri, & Sat 9-5pm Italian and Spanish also spoken here

Suite Street Coquitlam Coquitlam Suite205-1120 205-1120 Westwood Westwood Street (at corner of Westwood Street and Lincoln Avenue) (at corner of Westwood Street and Lincoln Avenue)

INTERIOR TO LOWER MAINLAND TRANSMISSION PROJECT CONDUCTOR STRINGING WORK Lytton

Pemberton

Nicola Substation

Merritt

y5

Whistler

Hw

Cheekye Substation

Squamish

Harrison Lake Maple Ridge Harrison Hot Springs

Meridian Substation Ingledow Substation

Yale Hope

Kent

Fraser River

Mission Langley

Surrey

Chilliwack Abbotsford ILM ROUTE

Clayburn Substation

price for emissions from Burrard Thermal, which could then be put back into transit.

And speaking of transit, that was one of the big topics Horgan touched on during his speech to the chamber.

The NDP leader said his party is supporting the Yes side in the upcoming transit referendum, but wasted no time blasting Premier Christy Clark over her handling of the issue.

“For the premier to say this is the mayors’ problem is such a complete abdication of leadership, it almost defies descriptions,” he said, adding it was the premier’s idea to have a referendum and she’s “nowhere to be seen.”

While the Yes side appears to be in trouble based on recent polls, Horgan said it needs to continue to be positive and talk to people about the importance of making investments in transit and transit infrastructure.

“Let’s try as best we can to not make this referendum about TransLink, because that’s what the No side wants,” he said.

Horgan also indicated his party would tackle TransLink’s governance model, but said a Yes vote in the referendum is the first priority.

The NDP leader was also asked for his thoughts on the recent move to raise the minimum wage by 20 cents this

fall to $10.45 an hour.

He said the NDP would have raised the wage by more than “a couple of dimes,” but didn’t give a specific number. However he pointed to wages in other provinces, in the $12-per-hour range.

“It’s about getting [minimum wage] to a point where it is competitive with other jurisdictions,” Horgan said, adding the BC Federation of Labour’s call for a $15 minimum wage is an objective, but not something to be brought in overnight.

In response, CoquitlamBurke Mountain Liberal MLA Doug Horne called the wage increase “a balancing act,” noting the average hourly wage in the province is around $25. He also refuted some of Horgan’s claims about minimum wages in other provinces, adding B.C.’s is in the middle of the pack.

As for Burrard Thermal, Horne defended his government’s position to close the facility, arguing it’s costly to operate.

He also said he sees a lot of “white smoke” coming from the facility, which is a concern environmentally.

“From a local standpoint, I applaud the decision,” he said.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Pitt Meadows Coquitlam

JEREMY DEUTSCH/NOW

Provincial NDP leader John Horgan spoke to the TriCities Chamber of Commerce on Friday.

EXISTING 500 KV CIRCUITS BCH 08-29

Stringing of the transmission line (conductors) along the new transmission towers for the Interior to Lower Mainland Transmission Project has begun.

DON’T LET YOUR DEBT EAT YOU ALIVE! Turn the tide with a Consumer Proposal.

We can cut your debt by up to 80%.

Helicopters are required for this work. The contractor has obtained the necessary permits and permissions and is in compliance with Transport Canada requirements.

Conductor ends will need to be joined with the use of an implosive connector that is a metallic sleeve with a small charge in it for each conductor. Using safe and controlled methods, the sleeves are detonated which compresses (welds) the conductor ends together. This split-second process will create several flashes with smoke and very loud bangs.

Traffic control measures will be in place as needed. Work hours will conform to municipal bylaws.

The new 247 kilometre, 500 kilovolt transmission line between Merritt and Coquitlam will expand the capacity of the system that brings power to businesses and homes in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION

For more information please visit bchydro.com/ilm or contact BC Hydro at stakeholderengagement@bchydro.com or at 604 623 4472, toll-free 1 866 647 3334.

4515

4

TRI-CITIES Suite 209 - 2099 Lougheed Hwy Shaughnessy Square Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1A8

www.sands-trustee.com

| 604-945-5799

THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

HAPPINESS IS UNLOCKING YOUR HONDA £

2015 CR-V LX * LEASE FOR $

70

1.99 APR $0 down %

#

‡

Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 payments.

MSRP $27,685** includes freight and PDI.

Standard features include: • Earth Dreams™ technology powertrain • Multi-angle rearview camera • Heated front seats Model shown: CR-V Touring RM4H9FKNX

2015 ODYSSEY LX LEASE $ 1.99 APR FOR 84 @ 0 down *

%

*

$

#

‡

Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 payments.

MSRP $32,045** includes freight and PDI. Model shown: RL5H2FE

2015 PILOT LX LEASE $ 2.99 APR FOR 107 @ 0 down *

%

*

$

#

‡

Weekly on a 60 month term with 260 payments.

MSRP $37,095** includes freight and PDI. Model shown: YF3H2FE

Features available on select models include:

Features available on select models include:

• HondaVAC™

• Power tailgate

• Lane Departure Warning and

• Multi-angle rearview camera • Fuel efficient Variable Cylinder Management® engine

Forward Collision Warning • Multi-angle rearview camera

bchonda.com

BCHonda.com DL# 31286

bchonda.com

QUALITYDEALER

2011

*Limited time weekly lease offer and all other offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc., on approved credit. #The weekly lease offer applies to a new 2015 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3FES/Odyssey LX model RL5H2FE/Pilot LX 2WD model YF3H2FE (“Specified Models”) for a 60-month period, for a total of 260 payments of $69.89/$84.49/$107.42 leased at 1.99%/1.99%/2.99% APR based on applying $400.00/$0/$0 “lease dollars” (which are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). ‡In order to achieve $0 down payment, dealer will cover the cost of tire/battery tax, air conditioning tax (where applicable), environmental fees and levies on the 2015 CR-V LX 2WD, Odyssey LX and Pilot LX 2WD only on customer’s behalf. Down payment of $0.00, first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,171.40/$21,967.40/$27,929.20. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. **MSRP is $27,685/$32,045/$37,095 including freight and PDI of $1,695 based on new 2015 Specified Models described above. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. £For more information about the 2015 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year® award, visit http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/suv/2015_honda_cr_v_is_the_motor_trend_suv_of_the_year */#/**Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent's fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on Specified Models only. Offers valid from March 3rd through 31st 2015 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

5

6

THE TRI-CITIES NOW

| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

(: A Beautiful smile is just a phone call away :) Dr. Myrna Pearce, Dr. Candace Woodman and Dr. Felix Wu

NEWSN0W

Guilty plea in ‘swatting’

Jeremy DEUTSCH

Call us today to get that confident smile.

jdeutsch@thenownews.com

604.552.9700 Dental Beyond Your Expectations!

2203-2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam Take our Smile Analysis at www.ontrackdental.com

A Coquitlam teen facing charges after “swatting” incidents in Florida last year has pled guilty to the crimes.

“Swatting” involves tricking emergency responders (a SWAT team) into deploying to a location where no emergency is taking place.

B.C. Crown confirmed the youth, who cannot be identified because he is a young offender, has pled guilty to charges related to the inci-

dents, but information on the exact plea was not available.

The youth is scheduled to be sentenced on May 15.

RCMP arrested the 17-year-old on Dec. 5 related to three swatting incidents in Polk County, Fla. Police said the incidents all relate to calls made to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office reporting a critical incident in progress. Each precipitated a significant police response, and each proved false.

The teen was charged with one count of extortion, three

counts of public mischief and one count of breach of recognizance.

Before being arrested in relation to the Florida incidents, RCMP said the same youth pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal harassment in relation to an incident that occurred in North Vancouver in October 2013 and an unrelated incident that occurred in Waterloo, Ont. in January 2014. In both incidents, the youth is said to have harassed young women he met online.

Public Hearing Notice

When: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 7pm • Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C. Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following two applications: LOCATION MAP - Andres Wines & Flavelle (Mill & Timber)

SUBJECT PROPERTIES

LOCATION MAP - 2513-2519 Clarke Street

N

SUBJECT PROPERTY

N

Flavelle (Mill & Timber) Andres Wines

1. Address: Subject properties as shown on map

2. Address: 2513-2519 Clarke Street (Rezoning Application 6700-20-123)

Applicant: City of Port Moody

Applicant: TL Housing Solutions Ltd.

Purpose: To consider amendments to the Port Moody Official Community Plan (OCP) to change the OCP land use designations for the property known as the Andres Wines site from Mixed Use - Moody Centre to General Industrial and for the property known as the Flavelle (Mill &Timber) site from Oceanfront District to General Industrial. Other minor housekeeping changes and an updated Regional Context Statement are also included in this proposed amendment.

Purpose: To rezone the property at 2513-2519 Clarke Street from Special Public Service (P2) and Community Commercial (C3) to Comprehensive Development Zone 62 (CD62). If approved, this application would allow for a five-storey mixed use development including commercial retail units, residential units, and a new legion facility on the subject properties.

Get in touch!

How do I get more information?

Review the proposed applications and related information at the Development Services Department, City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. anytime between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.

604.469.4500 www.portmoody.ca

How can I provide input?

1. If you believe your property is affected by these applications, attend the meeting in person and submit comments directly to Council.

2. You can also send a submission in writing anytime before 12 noon on March 24, 2015. If you plan on sending your feedback ahead of time, email it to clerks@portmoody.ca or fax it to 604.469.4550 James Stiver, MAES, MCIP, RPP, General Manager of Development Services

THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

NEWSN0W

Operation Red Nose backs the Yes side Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com Operation Red Nose TriCities co-ordinator Chris Wilson said he’s supporting the Yes side in the current transit plebiscite, noting the proposed plan would improve transit, especially in the evenings.

He said the organization, which gets people home safely after they’ve been drinking during the Christmas season, is often asked to pick people up from Downtown Vancouver, but doesn’t have the capacity to do so.

Wilson, who is also a Coquitlam city councillor and the executive director of KidSport Tri-Cities, said the transit plan proposed by Metro Vancouver mayors will give people who have too much to drink options to get home without getting behind the wheel.

“I think it will improve the safety aspect of our transportation system, because you’ll be keeping people off the roads when they shouldn’t be driving,” he told the TriCities NOW, adding he’s frustrated the debate around the

Chris Wilson referendum has revolved around the effectiveness of TransLink. He argued compared to other transit authorities around North America, TransLink actually does a good job.

Operation Red Nose uses a team of volunteers to drive motorists and their vehicles home, for a donation.

Volunteers work in teams of three, with two driving the client in the client’s vehicle and the third following behind in another.

Last year, Operation Red Nose provided 1,011 rides between the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New West, raising $32,940 for KidSport.

Though it would seem having more transportation options would hurt the charity, Wilson said the goal of Operation Red Nose is to get people home safely.

“On one hand, it may lower the number of people that use our service. That’s just fine with us — we just want to make sure people get home safely,” he said.

The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation Strategy calls for a $7.5-billion investment over 10 years using a regional 0.5-per-cent “congestion improvement tax” or PST levy to help pay for the plan.

Wilson said he hopes support by Operation Red Nose will help the Yes side.

And the Yes vote can use all the support it can get, with recent polls showing the No vote on top. This week, an Angus Reid poll found a strong lead for the No side, at 61 per cent compared to 27 per cent for the Yes side.

Metro Vancouver residents will begin getting their voting packages by mail this week, while voting for the mail-in plebiscite will run until May 29.

Noti^c of Pfbli^ Hca]ind

P]oposcd Dfplcx Dcvclopmcnt – 3912 Invc]ncss St]cct

PuBLIc HeArINg

Noti^e of Pu_li^ Input

P`^k`ged Liquor S`les- F`rmers M`rket Tempor`re Use Permit No. TU0000010 PUbLIc INPUT 4:30 pm on Thursd`e, M`r^h 26, 2015 Heritage Room Port Coquitlam City Hall

To permit the Haney Farmers Market Society to include up to three vendors selling beer, wine or spirits (including sampling) at the Port Coquitlam Farmers Market held weekly in Leigh Square Thursdays between June and September.

GIVE yOUR INPUT All members of the public will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions about the bylaw at the hearing. coun^il ^`nnot re^eive new or `ddition`l inform`tion on this `ppli^`tion `fter the pu_li^ he`ring.

cITy HaLL

2580 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam BC

Lo^`tion:

2253 Leigh Square

Inspe^tion of do^uments: Prior to the public input opportunity, the public is welcome to inspect the proposed temporary use permit and any related reports and plans at: Development Services Department, Port Coquitlam City Hall Annex #200 – 2564 Shaughnessy Street 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) Braden Hutchins, Manager of Corporate Office and Lands 604.927.5212 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

Visit the website for details or a larger map.

More info: Development Services, 604.927.5442.

www.port^oquitl`m.^`/getinvolved

Noti^e of Pfbli^ Hearind

Proposed Lidht Indfstrial uses- Softh of Dominion Avenfe

Zonind Amcndmcnt Bylaw No. 3893

Zonind Amendment Bylaw No. 3897

To provide for rezoning from RS1 (Residential Single Dwelling) to RD (Residential Duplex) to facilitate a duplex development at 3912 Inverness Street.

To provide for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to M3 (Light Industrial) to allow for light industrial uses on lands located to the south of Dominion Avenue.

7 pm on Monday, Ma]^h 23, 2015 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

PuBLIc HEARINg 7 pm on Monday, Mar^h 23, 2015 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

Lo^ation:

2465

TO BE REZONED M3 ( LIGHT INDUSTRIAL)

Street address:

580 Dominion Avenue

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

cofn^il ^annot ]c^civc ncw o] additional info]mation on this appli^ation aftc] thc pfbli^ hca]ind.

cITY HALL

2580 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam BC

Lo^ation:

St]cct add]css:

3912 Inverness Street

Lcdal add]css: Lot 70, Sc^tion 7, Township 40, Ncw Wcstminstc] Dist]i^t, Plan 20920

Inspc^tion of do^fmcnts: Prior to the public hearing, the public is welcome to inspect the proposed bylaw and any related bylaws, reports and plans at: Corporate Office, Port Coquitlam City Hall 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) Braden Hutchins, Manager of Corporate Office and Lands 604.927.5421 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

Visit the website for details or a larger map.

More info: Development Services, 604.927.5442.

www.po]t^oqfitlam.^a/dctinvolvcd

cofn^il ^annot re^eive new or additional information on this appli^ation after the pfbli^ hearind.

cITY HALL

2580 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam BC

562

574

40286

Ledal address:

SE

570

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

592

gIVE YOuR INPuT

23

580

gIVe YOur INPuT

580

590

DOMINION AVE.

7 56

FR

EM

AB

OR

NE

AV E

29

T ON

CO

NN

EC

.

TO

R

Lot 4, Blo^k 6 North, Rande 1 East, Se^tion 9, New Westminster Distri^t, Plan 40286

Inspe^tion of do^fments: Prior to the public hearing, the public is welcome to inspect the proposed bylaw and any related bylaws, reports and plans at: Corporate Office, Port Coquitlam City Hall 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) Braden Hutchins, Manager of Corporate Office and Lands 604.927.5421 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

Visit the website for details or a larger map.

More info: Development Services, 604.927.5442.

www.port^oqfitlam.^a/detinvolved

7

OPINION

8

THE TRI-CITIES NOW

| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

Tri-Cities NOW is a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership.

Our offices are located at 216-3190 St. Johns Street, Port Moody BC V3H 2C7 Phone: 604-492-4492

Playing the referendum blame game

T

he blame game got started even before the ballots entered the mail stream.

Metro Vancouver residents will very shortly be voting on whether or not to accept a 0.5-percent increase to the PST to help fund 10 years’ worth of transit projects put forth by the Mayors’ Council.

With polls leaning heavily towards the No side, the Yes side is pounding the pavement, promising to have Jim Pattison watch over the funds, and generally launching every glad-handing politician at every SkyTrain lineup, hoping to move the vote.

When the plebiscite was first discussed, the provincial government tended to catch the heat. After all, if the province had been managing things properly, why would it even come to this?

And then the Mayors’ Council looked like the ones to blame. After all, how had they let things get stalled like this? Why couldn’t the mayors agree on anything?

And then there’s TransLink — whatever that really is.

The average Joe rightfully looks at the golden deals of bigwigs at the organization, the fitness facilities for staff, and the broken plans for — well, a lot of things — and thinks someone in that mess has to be to blamed.

And now, yes, now the over-55 set are getting blamed.

Everyone with a car and a carport and some grey in their hair is already getting blamed for voting No and scuttling a future filled with shiny new buses, better bridges and a SkyTrain system that actually runs.

The baby boomers are apparently, when polled, leaning towards No because they don’t use or need transit, they hate paying more taxes, and spend a lot of time in Arizona or in their La-Z-Boy recliners.

While some of that is undoubtedly partially true, what we do know for sure is that no one under 50 or over 50 who is not an elected politician or a TransLink executive or board member is to blame for an unsuccessful outcome.

On the other hand, we’re not sure that a No vote would necessarily be an unsuccessful outcome.

WHAT DOES THE NEW AND IMPROVED MINIMUM WAGE BUY? ABOUT AN EXTRA STALK OF CELERY AN HOUR

Twenty cents? Please tell me what you can buy for 20 cents?

You can’t buy a stamp — you would have to work five hours to collect enough extra money to buy a stamp.

A chocolate bar at $1.60? You would have to work eight hours to take home enough extra money for that.

If you want a one-zone adult ticket on SkyTrain, you would have to work 13 hours to collect enough extra money for that extravagance.

I went to the grocery store and selected one mediumsized carrot. Twenty cents was not enough to buy it. They wanted 25 cents for it.

But I found out what I could get for 20 cents.

I could buy one stalk of celery. So I would have to work only one hour to improve my standard of living one stalk of celery’s worth.

Jane Shoemaker Coquitlam

Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the Publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms.

The publisher shall not be liable for minor changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions with respect to any advertisement is limited to publication of the advertisement in a subsequent issue or the refund of monies paid for the advertisement.

Booze revamp a big one

T

he biggest part of the BC Liberal government’s seemingly never-ending overhaul of the province’s liquor laws is finally in sight, and it’s unclear just what kind of impact it is going to have on consumers.

I’m referring, of course, to the actual price you will be paying to consume beer, wine or spirits.

Changing arcane bureaucratic rules or putting booze in grocery stores is interesting, but the thing everyone really cares about is how much they have to fork over at the till.

On April 1, the government is moving towards a new wholesale pricing system for alcohol, and that puts governmentowned stores on equal footing as private dispensers.

The NDP claims this will lead to widespread price increases, but the government insists that only 17 per cent of all products will see some kind of price hike, and even then most of the increases will be quite low.

As well, most of the products designated for price hikes are high-end items that relatively few people actually buy (how many of you routinely buy $40 bottles of wine?).

There are more than 33,000 liquor products listed for sale in B.C., and the price changes (most due to a fallen Canadian dollar) affect about 5,500 of them.

The move to wholesale pricing also reflects a not-so-subtle philosophical shift by the BC Liberals when it comes to the government’s involvement in selling liquor, and it’s one that will have an impact on consumers in other ways, price hikes or no price hikes.

For example, your shopping experience at a government-owned liquor store may be about to change for the better.

VIEW FROM THE LEDGE Keith Baldrey

This wasn’t always the case.

When the BC Liberals first came to power in 2001, then-Premier Gordon Campbell toyed with the idea of selling all government liquor stores, and ceding the selling of booze to the private sector entirely.

A number of government stores were indeed closed, but he was forced to back off the privatization scheme by members of his rural caucus and by an aggressive push-back by the B.C. Government and Services Employees’ Union, whose members staff government liquor stores.

And so for years, most government stores operated with little re-investment in their physical upkeep and with minimal interest in customer relations. But the BC Liberals have now come full circle, and are letting government stores compete on an equal footing with private stores.

As a result, many government stores will soon have longer operating hours and a number will remain open on Sundays.

And many of them are having refrigeration units installed.

This means that two of the main advantages of private stores — Sunday openings and cold beer and wine sales — will soon disappear, something that would have been unheard of in the Campbell era.

Campbell’s would-be privatization

scheme seemed to be an ideological one, based on the belief that government should get out of the retail business.

The evolving nature of the Christy Clark government’s approach to the liquor business is entirely the opposite, and appears based on two principles: customer convenience and government profit.

That’s why it’s becoming easier to purchase beer and wine, and why the money generated by the LDB is forecast to grow significantly in the next few years.

The LDB’s service plan for this year notes that its stores are going to start competing with private stores like never before, and as a result “it will be more important than ever for B.C. Liquor Stores to offer an unparalleled shopping experience.”

The LDB forecasts its contribution to government coffers will total a whopping $2.6 billion over the next three years, rising annually by about $15 million.

When the BC Liberals first promised in their 2013 election platform to “modernize B.C.’s liquor laws” I suspect few people had any idea how far-reaching such an exercise would be or how there would be such a complete philosophical shift away from the Campbell-led years.

In fact, no other area of government policy — not health care, education, forestry, mining or whatever — appears to have received the kind of attention the liquor industry has gotten this past year.

And we’ll know in the next few weeks whether a key aspect of that industry — how much money is actually required to buy its products — is going to change much.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

HERE’S WHY I’M VOTING NO IN THE TRANSIT REFERENDUM

Am I confident that TransLink will be more responsible with the 0.5-per-cent tax than they have been to date, if the referendum passes?

And do I have faith that the 0.5-per-cent tax won’t increase to one per cent, two per cent or even more if they discover that 0.5-per-cent isn’t enough?

Definitely not!

The amount of waste that TransLink is responsible for is atrocious. For example, having six boards of directors, paying two CEOs’ exorbitant salaries, a million here, half a million there, and on and on.

TransLink is a bottomless pit that is already raking in our tax dollars from gasoline, parking, property taxes and hydro levies.

Incidentally, the estimates for the two most expensive parts of the project (for Surrey LRT and the Vancouver Broadway subway) were done several years ago.

One engineer said it might go up or down 15 per cent but he didn’t think it would double

or triple. How reassuring! How many things go down in price?

Nothing that I know of.

If you have a hole in a bucket, the common-sense approach is to repair it before you add any more water.

Before we are asked to give any more money to a badly broken system such as TransLink, there needs to be a major reduction of waste and some definite accountability in place.

An increase of 0.5 per cent might be a drop in the bucket for the mayors, many of whom earn six-figure salaries, but it’s a different matter for low-income families and seniors.

If the Yes vote wins, my concern is that they will say that 0.5 per cent isn’t enough because of unforeseen expenses/increased prices since previous estimates were done, and this tax will keep escalating on a regular basis for the rest of our lives.

I will be voting No until they stop wasting our money and give us more information about possible future increases in this tax.

They need to stop taking from the poor to give to the rich.

L. Mackintosh Coquitlam

HERE’S WHY I’M VOTING YES

The Urban Development Institute (UDI) is a proud partner in the Better Transit and Transportation Coalition, a grassroots group of business, labour, environmental and community organizations who have joined together to support the Metro Vancouver transportation vision proposed by the Mayors’ Council.

This is the broadest-based coalition that B.C. has ever seen — every member is committed to solving our massive traffic congestion by improving transit and transportation options through an affordable and fair funding approach. The Mayors’ Council, through collaboration, has come up with an effective and affordable solution to addressing traffic jams, transit demands and air pollution. The plan will result in enormous improvements for the region, including light rail transit in Surrey and Langley, Broadway Corridor rapid transit, the Pattullo Bridge replacement, 11 new B-Line routes, and 2,700 km of bikeways and enhanced pedestrian connections.

For the Tri-Cities communities, the plan will deliver a 27-percent increase in West Coast

Express service, new B-Line bus services connecting Coquitlam to Maple Ridge and Langley to Pitt Meadows and Coquitlam, more reliable and more frequent local bus service, and millions of dollars to upgrade roads and relieve congestion.

A Yes vote is for making a positive change, protecting our quality of life, and executing a plan to address one million new residents moving to the region by 2041. A No vote is to stall progress, risking our quality of life and having no plan for the future to address congestion and billions of dollars in costs to our economy. UDI is committed to seeing a prosperous Lower Mainland — one that takes steps to reduce gridlock, and promote jobs, connections and the efficient movement of goods. We are on the right track to achieving these goals, but we need your help. Between March and May, we urge residents of the Tri-Cities to vote Yes in the upcoming Metro Vancouver Transit and Transportation Referendum to support the Mayors’ Plan. A successful outcome will improve our transit and transportation system and enhance our economy, health and quality of life.

Anne McMullin UDI President and CEO

9

CONTACT US Advertising 604-492-4229 advertising@thenownews.com Classifieds 604-444-3000 classifieds@van.net Delivery 604-942-3081 distribution@thenownews.com News Tips 604-492-4967 editorial@thenownews.com Sports 604-492-4892 sports@thenownews.com PUBLISHER Shannon Balla EDITOR Leneen Robb SPORTS EDITOR Dan Olson REPORTERS Jeremy Deutsch, John Kurucz PHOTOGRAPHER Lisa King ADVERTISING SALES REPS James Corea, Kerri Gilmour, Sanjay Sharma, Daaniele Sinclaire, Bentley Yamaura AD CONTROL Elayne Aarbo CLASSIFIEDS Dawn James, Darla Burns, John Taylor ACCOUNTING Judy Sharp

240 St

Rainbow Creek

LETTERS

THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

Way ka na a K

112 Ave

10

THE TRI-CITIES NOW

| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

Community Emergency Preparedness Seminars

H E R O S PROGRAM

The City of Coquitlam offers the following emergency preparedness seminars to help residents and businesses become better prepared for a major emergency.

Personal, Family & Community Emergency Preparedness This session uses an earthquake scenario to help you become better prepared at home.

The session topics include typical earthquake damage/hazards, how to protect yourself inside and outside of your home or place of business, family communication and reunification, assembling emergency supplies and community preparedness.

Disaster Preparedness & Basic First Aid for Pets Learn how to prepare your pets in times of emergencies or disasters. The session includes a demonstration and quick lesson on basic pet first aid, presented by a Registered Animal Health Technician of the Canadian Veterinary Assistance Team. $10 fee covers the cost of a pet first aid starter kit.

HEROS Training 2015 Date

Course

Location

March 23

Disaster Pet Care & Basic First Aid (includes a starter first aid kit for pets)

Poirier Library - Nancy Bennett Room - 575 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, BC

7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Cost: $10.00 March 24 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Personal, Family & Community Emergency Preparedness Cost: FREE

March 27 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

#500414

#500412

Personal, Family & Community Emergency Preparedness Cost: FREE

Glen Pine Pavilion - Corner Pocket Room - 1200 Glen Pine Court, Coquitlam, BC Glen Pine Pavilion - Corner Pocket Room - 1200 Glen Pine Court, Coquitlam, BC

#503392

NEWSN0W

Port Moody legion plans big changes

Jeremy DEUTSCH

Last year, the branch announced it had jdeutsch@thenownews.com signed on with property developer Townline Port Moody residents will soon have their Housing Solutions for the multi-million-dollar say on a proposed development that will project. Under the agreement, the legion sold change the face of the local legion for years its land to Townline for $4.3 million, with a portion of the money going toward the conto come.

Next week, a public hearing will be held struction of a new building.

Members of the legion voted last fall, 88 to on a proposal to redevelop the legion, at 2513-2519 Clarke St. If approved, the plan 1, in favour of the redevelopment.

While council still has to would allow for a five-storey, vote on the rezoning proposal, mixed-use development feasome of the local politicians turing 14 commercial-retail weighed in on the plan at a units, 84 residential units and recent meeting. an 8,912-square-foot legion ... this is not Coun.

Rick Glumac with a 76-seat patio. just going to be expressed concern about a lack The plan also includes the Grandpa’s legion of seniors’ housing in the procreation of a Memorial Plaza posal and the location of the on Spring Street that would anymore. cenotaph on Spring Street. feature public seating areas – Wendy Swalwell, “I wished we could have and the cenotaph where future chair of the legion’s done a seniors’ home here Remembrance Day and other property developsomehow,” he said. “If we can’t ceremonies will be held. ment committee do it here, I don’t know where The legion’s executive said we can do it.” the current building is in need Coun. Zoe Royer suggested the developof repair, and suggested with beautification already taking place in the neighbourhood, a ment could revitalize Moody Centre but added having the cenotaph in the back alley new legion is what’s needed in the area. is “disheartening.”

The original building was built in 1953.

Mayor Mike Clay said he likes the proWendy Swalwell, the chair of the legion’s property development committee, noted the posal and believes the development will bring new legion will be rebranded to bring in people into the area.

“I think it will bring up the neighbourhood younger members.

“We’re also really proud of the fact that this a lot,” he said.

Legion president Faye Johnson said the is not just going to be Grandpa’s legion anymore,” she recently told council, noting kids Spring Street cenotaph will be more accessible to people walking by and will provide will be allowed into the establishment. plenty of room for holding ceremonies.

“We need to have new blood.”

City of Coquitlam

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO INSPECTION SCHEDULING As of April 7, 2015, the City of Coquitlam will no longer accept inspection scheduling requests by telephone or voicemail.

Scheduling inspections is easier and more convenient by using one of the following options.

WebPermits - An online web-based inspection booking tool.

Advance registration is requested Register to reserve your space by using one of the following methods and quoting the course number: 1. coquitlam.ca/signmeup 2. In person at any Parks, Recreation and Culture facility 3. Staff assisted phone-in registration 604-927-4386. This service is available Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

For more information on future session dates or to request a course for your community group, please contact the HEROS Program Office at 604-927-6434 or visit coquitlam.ca/preparedness

Schedule your inspection(s) online using your computer or mobile phone, at:

coquitlam.ca/webpermits Touchtone Inspection Booking Service - Using the keypad

on your phone, you can schedule, cancel, and reschedule inspection appointments or check your inspection results 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by dialing:

604-927-3426 If you have questions or require more information about these services, please contact:

Building Permits Division Planning & Development Department P: 604-927-3441 E: planninganddevelopment@coquitlam.ca coquitlam.ca |

@cityofcoquitlam |

/cityofcoquitlam

CityofCoquitlam

11

COMMUNITY&LIFE THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

Recovery from ‘disenfranchised’ grief MOM STARTS FIRST CANADIAN CHAPTER OF SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE GRIEVING A DEATH DUE TO DRUGS

him, called 911 and tried to resuscitate him, but it was too late. editorial@thenownews.com When Woodside heard the news, Jennifer Woodside has already she couldn’t believe it.

“It was like a big whoosh when been through the worst day of her life. It was April 4, 2014, when her somebody hits you in the stomach,” 21-year-old son Dylan went to sleep she said. “Losing a child is a horrible experience for any parent, but and never woke up. losing a child this “Nothing can be way is really devasworse than that day tating because you I went through,” blame yourself. Why Woodside said.

It’s not a normal couldn’t I save him?

Dylan, a young Why did he do it one art student, had death. It took more time?” developed a taste me a while to Along with the for ketamine, a drug be able to tell grief, Woodside felt somewhat popular a sense of shame and on the club scene. He people [the stigma surrounding was on and off it for cause]. drug use. For the about eight months and managed to get – Jennifer Woodside longest time, she told people Dylan’s death through detox, but as was an accident.

Woodside tells it, he “It’s not a normal death. It took did it one more time. This time, he took oxycodone laced with fentanyl, me a while to be able to tell people,” an additive responsible for the rash she said. “There’s a term for this. It’s of overdoses in Vancouver’s heroin- called disenfranchised grief — it’s a grief that’s not acknowledged by using community last October.

Dylan went to sleep at his fath- society. Some people can’t see past er’s house on the North Shore, and it. They think that person wasn’t never woke up. His girlfriend found good, that it’s not a good lifestyle,

Jennifer MOREAU

or the parent’s not a good person because they allowed this to happen. So there’s a lot of guilt.”

Woodside scoured the Internet for some kind of support for drugrelated deaths, but she couldn’t find anything local. That’s when she decided to take matters into her own hands. The retired Port Moody resident started a new chapter of GRASP — Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing — a support group for people who’ve lost someone to drugs or alcohol.

Based on statistics from the Centre for Addictions Research of B.C., Woodside is not alone.

In 2012, illicit drug use caused 319 deaths in B.C., while alcohol caused 1,255. Those numbers have remained fairly stable over the past decade.

Woodside hosted her first meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, and plans to hold regular meetings the second Thursday of every month.

While there are GRASP chapters across the U.S., Woodside believes her Burnaby group is the first in Canada. She’s the group’s facilitator, and hopes other parents will

Last chance for TOILET REPLACEMENT REBATES If you’re planning on replacing your old toilet with a high-efficiency model, you have until April 30, 2015 to qualify for a $100 rebate under the City of Coquitlam’s Toilet Replacement Rebate Program before this program is phased out.

JENNIFER GAUTHIER/NOW

Port Moody resident Jennifer Woodside with photos of her son Dylan, who died of a drug overdose last April. be able to share stories of their children and know that it’s OK to feel guilt and anger.

She asks that people pre-register for the group by e-mailing graspvancouver@gmail.com.

Arts, Culture & Heritage STRATEGIC PLAN

The City is undertaking an Arts, Culture & Heritage Strategic Plan (ACHSP), which will enable Coquitlam to define its arts, cultural and heritage priorities and goals. Once complete, the ACHSP will provide an overarching vision and planning framework that will set out long-term cultural service objectives for our community.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Provide Your Input

April 30, 2015 – Last day to purchase high-efficiency toilets to be eligible for the toilet rebate.

Are you interested in Coquitlam’s arts, culture and heritage programs and services?

July 29, 2015 – Last day for the submission of completed toilet replacement rebate applications.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE PURCHASE DATE.

Join the Community Forum to learn more and provide your input on the overall vision, strategic issues and priorities for the ACHSP. When: March 26, 2015 Where: Coquitlam City Hall, Council Chambers (3000 Guildford Way) Time:

To find out more including the full list of supporting documents required, or to complete your application, please visit coquitlam.ca/toiletrebate or email waterconservation@coquitlam.ca.

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m. – Doors open/registration 7:00 p.m. – Presentation followed by group discussions 8:10 p.m. – Report out / wrap up

RSVP: Register online at coquitlam.ca/achsp or call 604-927-3556 COQUITLAM’S TOILET REPLACEMENT REBATE PROGRAM

CityofCoquitlam

For more information, please visit coquitlam.ca/achsp

CityofCoquitlam

12

THE TRI-CITIES NOW

| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

COMMUNITY&LIFE

Participants wanted for Fraser River odyssey The Rivershed Society of BC is looking for environ-

mental leaders who are up for the trip — and the chal-

lenge — of a lifetime. The not-for-profit organization is

inviting people who dream of starting, or who may

already be working on, sustainability initiatives to apply

ONLY 4 WEEKS LEFT TO CLOSING! DISCOUNTS ONLY AT SEARS OUTLET BURNABY 9850 AUSTIN RD

SELECTED

FRIDGES ■ RANGES ■ DISHWASHERS ■ WASHERS ■ DRYERS ■ MICROWAVE OVENS

MAJOR

APPLIANCES

SELECTED

FURNITURE

SAVE

UP TO AN ADDITIONAL

30

%

OFF

The Already T R Reduced Outlet Prices O Some items may be reconditioned or refurbished

SOFAS ■ LOVESEATS ■ OTTOMANS ■ DRESSERS ■ CHESTS ■ NIGHT STANDS ■ DINING ROOM TABLES & CHAIRS ■ COCKTAIL TABLES ■ END TABLES

SAVE

UP TO AN ADDITIONAL

30

%

OFF

The Already T R Reduced Outlet Prices O Some items may be reconditioned or refurbished

SELECTED SERTA® MATTRESSES

DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER AT EVERYDAY LOW PRICES EXCLUSIVE TO SEARS OUTLET! PRICES STARTING AT ONLY $299.99 EA. ALL MATTRESSES AVAILABLE IN TWIN, DOUBLE, QUEEN & KING SIZES

(Includes manufacturer’s warranty - see in store for details)

APPLY TODAY FOR A SEARS FINANCIAL™ CREDIT CARD AND RECEIVE 10% OFF TODAY’S PURCHASE UPON APPROVAL* PLUS, YOU’LL RECEIVE A $30 WELCOME BONUS* IN SEARS CLUB™ POINTS †Some exclusions apply. See a Sales Associate in store for details *On approved credit. Get a $30 Welcome Bonus in Sears ClubTM Points up to 72 hours after your Sears FinancialTM Credit Card account has been approved. Sears Rewards Cards are valid for 6 months from the date of issue and are subject to the terms and conditions printed thereon. The automatic redemption process may be altered or canceled at any time without notice. Sears Rewards Cards cannot be used to buy Sears Gift Cards and services including delivery, protection agreements and insurance. See your Sears Club Terms and Conditions for details. Sears Financial Credit Cards are also known as Sears Card, Sears® MasterCard®, and Sears® VoyageTM MasterCard® and are issued by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A ^Annual interest rate for Sears MasterCard is 19.99%. Annual interest rate for Sears Card is 29.90%. Non interest charges: Cash Advance 1% of amount, minimum $5; Dishonoured cheque $25; Fast Card $20; Over Credit Limit $25; Extra Copy statement $2; Sales Draft Copy $4 per item for Sears MasterCard, Sears Voyage MasterCard & $3 per item for Sears Card; credit balance administration fee the lesser of $25 or your credit balance amount. For Sears MasterCard, Sears Voyage MasterCard, no additional foreign currency conversion charge in addition to the exchange rate. For the Sears Card, foreign currency conversion charge of 2.5% for each foreign currency transaction.

DISCOUNTS AT THIS STORE ONLY:

BURNABY LOCATION ONLY SEARS OUTLET BURNABY 9850 AUSTIN RD.

FASHION CLEAR-OUT!

SAVE

UP 60% TO OFF THE ORIGINAL SEARS PRICES ON ALL MERCHANDISE WHILE QUANTITIES LAST

OFFERS IN EFFECT MAR. 19TH TO MAR. 25TH, 2015, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. SALE PRICED MERCHANDISE MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED.

Personal shopping only. Savings offers do not include Parts & Service or Sundry Merchandise, Items with #195XXX & Sears ‘Value’ Programs with prices ending in .97. All merchandise sold “as is” and all sales final. No exchanges, returns or adjustments on previously purchased merchandise; savings offers cannot be combined. No dealers; we reserve the right to limit quantities. Prices do not include home delivery. Although we strive for accuracy, unintentional errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any error. ‘Reg.’, ‘Was’ and ‘Sears selling price’ refer to the Sears Catalogue or Retail store price current at time of merchandise receipt. Offers valid at Sears BURNABY Outlet Stores only. ©2015 Sears Canada Inc. †Sears Financial™ MasterCard®, Sears Financial™ Voyage™ MasterCard®, or Sears Card offers are on approved credit. Sears® and Voyage™ are a registered Trademarks of Sears, licensed for use in Canada. ®/TM - MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated.

STORE HOURS:

9850 Austin Rd, Burnaby 604-421-0757

n Rd Austi

Lo u

gh

X

ee

d

Go vernment Pl

H

w y

North Rd

MON- TUES 9:30am-7:00pm WED-FRI 9:30 am-9:00 pm SAT 9:00 am-6:00 pm SUN 11:00 am-6:00 pm

for the Sustainable Living Leadership Program (SLLP).

The SLLP is “an eye-opening 25-day educational program that takes participants from the Fraser River’s headwaters near Mount Robson, to where it meets the shores of Vancouver, 1,400 kilometres downstream,” according to a press release.

“Travelling by canoe, raft, shuttle van and on foot, you explore ‘off-the-beaten-track’ parts of B.C., learning about the geography, biology and history of the landscape from skilled facilitators and guides.”

In the river’s upper reaches, participants hike through a 2,000-year-old ancient cedar grove and paddle through the Robson Valley.

In the Fraser Canyon, they ride whitewater rapids and observe traditional First Nations fisheries.

In the lower stretches, they visit a working organic farm and paddle past log booms and big-box stores while learning about the impacts of urban and industrial development on salmon habitat.

Team building, conflict resolution, communication and critical thinking are an important part of the program. Throughout the journey, participants discuss sustainability issues, identify and build upon their own talents, and develop a formal plan for their sustainability project.

Natalya Melnychuk, a 2014 SLLP participant, is creating “Chase by Choice,” a promotional booklet highlighting the lives of individuals who have chosen to make Chase, B.C. their home.

The booklet will be used as part of the welcome package for newcomers to the area, to showcase the diversity of active and engaged community members from a range of backgrounds to promote rural living.

When asked about her experience with the SLLP, Melnychuk said, “I would definitely recommend the SLLP to other people. The SLLP has made me feel more intimately connected to my watershed.

“The trip has given me a greater appreciation of the diversity of people as well as flora and fauna that depend on the river system.”

The SLLP, now in its 12th year, is seeking applicants for the 2015 trip.

Anyone with an interest in sustainability or community development is encouraged to apply.

To qualify, participants must be 19 or older and physically fit.

Community volunteer experience is an asset.

The deadline to apply is April 30.

For more information or to fill out an online application form, visit www.rivershed. com.

THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

Coquitlam looks for feedback on culture Recognizing the increasingly important role of arts, culture and heritage in community life and economic development, the City of Coquitlam is inviting public input into planning for the future cultural life of the city.

The city is undertaking an Arts, Culture & Heritage Strategic Plan (ACHSP), which launches with opportunities for community engagement, including a telephone survey, stakeholder meetings and a community forum.

Once complete, the plan will provide “an overarching vision and strategic planning framework to guide the city and its partners in organizing, coordinating and prioritizing cultural programs and services that respond to current and future community needs,” according to a press release, which says the plan will also “build on

the broad analysis and recommendations set out in the draft Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan released in 2014.”

Cultural groups, residents, businesses and other community organizations will have an opportunity to contribute to the planning process through a variety of community engagement activities.

A community forum will be held on Thursday, March 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Coquitlam City Hall.

Doors open, and registration begins, at 6:30 p.m.

A presentation, followed by breakout group discussions, starts at 7 p.m., while reporting and a wrap-up starts at 8:10 p.m.

To register, RSVP online at www.coquitlam.ca/achsp or by phone at 604-927-3556.

The deadline to register is Tuesday, March 24.

find us on

faceb k

facebook.com/TheTriCitiesNOW

WELCOME LEN to Willowbrook Chrysler

Steve Phillips

General Sales Manager

Len Haughian Sales Manager

Steve & Len back together again to find you THE winning deal!

Willowbrook Chrysler, Canada’s fastest growing Chrysler dealer is pleased to announce the addition of Sales Manager Len Haughian to their winning sales team.

Len has been in the auto business for over 30 years, a large part of it selling the Chrysler brand. He has worked closely with Steve for half of that time and is looking forward to the new opportunities at Willowbrook Chrysler’s Langley Bypass dealership.

Steve said “It’s great to have Len here to help us provide the level of customer service that continues to attract more and more car buyers and make us Canada’s fastest growing Chrysler dealer! If you haven’t come to see us yet drop by our newly renovated Langley Bypass showroom and see how well we take care of you!

WILLOWBROOK CHRYSLER

19611 Langley Bypass, Langley 604 530 7361 • willowbrookchrysler.ca

Steve’s Cell Phone: 778-242-6679

The city advises that space is limited, so those interested in attending are asked to register early.

For more information on the city’s Arts, Culture & Heritage Strategic Plan, visit www.coquitlam.ca/achsp, e-mail achsp@coquitlam.ca or call Allyson Friesen at 604927-3556.

PRE-GAME PARTY

Don’t miss the Prime Rib Dinner for $17 when the FoxHole opens at 5:30PM every game

BCLA NIGHT

Saturday

MAR.21

7PM

COMMUNITY&LIFE

COLORADO MAMMOTH VS

VANCOUVER STEALTH

91TylerGarrison Coquitlam, BC

Fans can bid on GAME WORN JERSEYS in support of BCLA’s Lacrosse on the Move Fund, presented by

FIRST 1000 FANS RECEIVE A SET OF STEALTH PLAYER CARDS Reserve Your Seat call 1.855.985.5000

3G www.openroadautogroup.com .com

NEW CARS USED CARSS

13

14

THE TRI-CITIES NOW

| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

City of Coquitlam

Notice of Public Hearing

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

Date: Monday, March 30, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m.

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

Item 1

Item 2 Address: 606 Alderson Avenue

Addresses: 716 and 718 Morrison Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4549, 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 4549, 2015 from RT-1 Two-Family Residential to RT-3 Triplex and Quadruplex Residential.

The intent of Bylaw 4546, 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 4546, 2015 from RT-1 Two Family Residential to RT-3 Triplex and Quadruplex Residential.

If approved, the RT-3 zone would facilitate the development of three (3) detached residential units on the site. The proposed development would involve the demolition of the western half of the existing duplex (716 Morrison Avenue), retaining the eastern portion of the duplex (718 Morrison Avenue) as a detached residential unit, and the construction of two (2) new detached residential units on the western portion of the site.

If approved, the RT-3 zone would facilitate the construction of a triplex development comprising one (1) detached residential unit fronting Alderson Avenue and two (2) attached residential units fronting Tenby Street.

City of Coquitlam

Notice of Public Hearing - continued next page

coquitlam.ca I

@cityofcoquitlam I

/cityofcoquitlam

THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

Date: Monday, March 30, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 Item 3

Address: 3404 Roxton Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4547, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to revise the land use designation of the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4547, 2015 from Small Village Single Family, Street-Oriented Village Home and Environmentally Sensitive Area to Large and Small Village Single Family, Street-Oriented Village Home, and Environmentally Sensitive Area.

The intent of Bylaw 4548, 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 4548, 2015 from RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential to RS-8 Large Village Single Family Residential, RS-7 Small Single Family Residential, RTM-1 Street-Oriented Village Home Residential and P-5 Special Park.

If approved, the application would facilitate a residential subdivision comprising five (5) single-family residential lots, six (6) fee-simple street-oriented village home residential lots, and a passive park containing a streamside protection area.

46 1268

E. 214.5' of Pcl. A

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA

3379

3410 Roxton u1 u2 u3 u4 u5 u6 u7 u8

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 COAST MERIDIAN RD

2

1246 1250 1238 1242 1234 1240 1244 1248 1236

3378

4

49 9

3 4

NOT TO SCALE

226 1228 1230 1232

2

u4

u5 u6

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.

3393 Darwin

LARGE VILLAGE SINGLE FAMILY

DARWIN AVE

1

10 11 12 13 14

u1 u2 u3

3380

1

3382

1

3398 34 3394 3390 3386 3400 3392 3384 3396 3388

2

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.

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.

ROXTON AVE

3404

13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from March 18th to March 30th 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.

How do I provide input?

u1 u2 u3 u4 u5 u6 u7 u8 3411 Roxton

3389

How do I find out more information?

Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways:

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1

Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca

SCHEDULE 'A' TO BYLAW 4547, 2015

Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2

Item 4 Address: 515 Austin Avenue

Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015

The intent of Bylaw 4550, 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 4550, 2015 from RM-5 Multi-Storey HighDensity Apartment Residential to RM-6 Multi-Storey High-Density Apartment Residential.

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.

If approved, the RM-6 zone would facilitate the development of an 18-storey apartment building comprising 100 units and a two-unit, two-storey townhouse building.

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

Jay Gilbert City Clerk

coquitlam.ca I

@cityofcoquitlam I

/cityofcoquitlam

15

16

THE TRI-CITIES NOW

| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

COMMUNITY&LIFE

find us on

faceb k

Extra pickup offered

facebook.com/TheTriCitiesNOW

LOCATED IN COQUITLAM CENTER (LOWER LEVEL BESIDE SEARS )

As Coquitlam residents begin spring cleaning their yards, the city’s Seasonal Unlimited Yard Trimmings program will help dispose of extra green waste.

From March 30 to April 30, residents receiving solid waste collection from the city can put out any extra yard

trimmings for pickup.

In addition to your green cart, place any extra yard trimmings at your curbside by 7:30 a.m. on your collection day.

You can use kraft bags, your old green can garbage cans (with green can sticker), or bundle tree prunings that

follow us on

twitter.com/@TheTriCitiesNOW

are less than three inches in diameter and no more than three feet in length.

Keep any food scraps in the green cart and use the extra service just for yard trimmings.

Coquitlam’s Seasonal Unlimited Yard Trimmings program runs twice a year — once in the spring and once in the fall.

For more information on Coquitlam’s solid waste collection program, visit www. coquitlam.ca/curbsidecollection.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED

Together, we can give seniors a hand THE TRI-CITIES BETTER AT HOME NEEDS YOUR HELP. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO GIVE SENIORS A RIDE TO THEIR DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENTS

WE’LL GIVE YOU THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE

Welcome Dr. Janet Gordon Certified Specialist in Orthodontics Evening & Weekend Appointments Available!

We would like to invite community members who:    

   

Are 21 years of age or older Have a reliable vehicle Are able to commit for a minimum of 3 months Are able to drive for up to 6 trips per month.

Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm

Have a valid driver’s license Have proof of ICBC insurance Are willing to provide a driver’s abstract Are willing to undergo Criminal Record Checks

Volunteers will gain from this experience:    

ADDRESSING ALL YOUR DENTAL NEEDS

604-464-1511 Located in Coquitlam Centre (lower level beside Sears)

www.coquitlamcentredental.com

Gratitude from those you help Joy in helping seniors remain independent Opportunity to be part of SHARE in strengthening the Tri-Cities Reimbursement for mileage cost available

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT TRI-CITIES BETTER AT HOME Paola Wakeford-Mejia, Program Coordinator SHARE Family & Community Services Direct line: 604.937.6991 E-mail: paola.wakeford-mejia@sharesociety.ca

Better at Home is funded by the Government of British Columbia.

Kids on the Go...

A Local Guide for Preschools, Childcare, Activities, Lessons, Education and more!

www.westwoodmontessori.com Montessori Preschool / Kindergarten AM or PM • Extended Day Program (9 am to 2:30pm) • Montessori Full Day Program (7 am to 6 pm) Burke Mountain • Before & After School Care (7am to 6pm) • Infant & Toddler Program Location Opens • Choice of: 5, 4, 3 Day Programs Sept. 2015

•

Come and Visit us!

1438 Pinetree Way (Pinetree & Grizzly) Leah 604-942-3688 ext: 21

ECE • Infant & Toddler Specials Needs Certified In Home Infant & Toddler Group Centre Fully Licensed Daycare Hours of Operation 6:30am to 6:00pm, Mon - Fri

1711 Dorset Avenue, Port Coquitlam (near Shaughnessy) Email: info@littlelambsdaycare.ca • www.littlelambsdaycare.ca

Amanda 604-945-2688

Westwood Christian Preschool

• AM/PM Sessions • Extended Full Day • Daily Devotions • Language ( Montessori approach) • Music • Math • 1 Week Spring Break • Mandarin

Westwood Community Church 1294 Johnson Street, Coquitlam

www.westwoodcc.ca

Call 604-464-0558

(Ext. 6)

All Day Pre-School Based Program Brand New Centre & House!

0 months to 36 months Limited to 8 Spots!

Citadel Heights

1144A Confederation Dr., Port Coquitlam

(Castle Park Elementary School Grounds) Register now for Sept 2015 Preschool Program

PROGRAMS OFFERED

• Infant Toddler Program • Preschool • Summer Camp Available

• 3-5 Year Old Program • Before/After School Care • Spaces Limited

604-941-6745

Phonics • Geography • Math Music • Science & Nature Fun Environment Our goal is to see happy, secure children who are strong in mind, body & spirit Call 604-931-1311 | 1563 Regan, Coquitlam www.montessoribc.com | Follow us on Facebook

WE OFFER:

• Preschool: AM, PM & Extended • Full Day Montessori Kindergarten – Ministry of Independent School • Full Day Montessori Program • Before/After School Care (serving Walton Elementary only) • Specialty Programs, including Music, Dance, Drama, French, Mandarin & Art

Canyon Springs Montessori School

REGISTERING FOR JULY/ SEPTEMBER REGISTERING FOR SEPTEMBER 2014 & JULY2015 2015 2910 Walton Ave., Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 2W3

www.canyonspringsmontessori.com

604-945-0566

Email: admin@canyonspringsmontessori.com

THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

17

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

Bulging, Herniated or Worn Discs may be to Blame for Sciatica, Pain and Numbness in Legs Bulged Disc

]

Did you know that over 30 million North Americans suffer from back and neck pain every day? Whether spine and back problems result from an auto accident, injury, or have crept up over time, sciatica and herniated discs are often misunderstood and improperly treated. They can result in pain and numbness anywhere in the body.

This pain affects everything that you do, from work to play, and ultimately your quality of life. You might not even be able to sleep at night without pain. If you suffer from debilitating pain, we are here to tell you that there is hope. We have the technology and decades of experience to help you find relief from disc problems and sciatica.

The Spinal Decompression Institute focuses on treating all disc and spine-related conditions with advanced non-surgical treatments. We are so confident that we can help you find relief that we are offering a complimentary consultation to the first 25 callers.

Spinal Decompression Allows Back Pain to Heal...Without Drugs or Surgery Decompression relieves pressure that builds up on the discs and nerves. The task of relieving pain comes about as a result of drawing the leaking gel of a herniated disc back into place. Decompression achieves this by creating

Herniated Disc Sciatica Pinched Nerves Stenosis

“For me, taking this program has been a huge success. I have my normal life back.

The best part of it is to be able to say… I remember when I had a herniated disc.”

— Bridget

negative pressure within the disc, referred to as negative intradiscal pressure. This creates essentially a vacuum to draw the bulging and herniated disc material back into the disc space and relieves pressure. This process of non-surgical decompression allows the body to heal itself naturally and is only one of many treatment options available at Spinal Decompression Institute.

Many spinal conditions can be treated, including pain due to bulging and herniated discs, degenerated discs, sciatica, low back pain, neck pain and much more. If you have chronic or severe back pain, you may be a candidate for spinal decompression treatment. At the Spinal Decompression Institute, we will evaluate your condition and only recommend treatment if it’s right for you.

Class IV Therapeutic Laser

Why The Spinal Decompression Institute?

The Spinal Decompression Institute employs a variety of high-tech solutions along with decades of experience to help alleviate your particular pain. Along with spinal decompression, our Class IV Therapeutic Laser Therapy is an outpatient, nonsurgical procedure which is often used in sports medicine to accelerate the healing process. This pain-free, non-surgical approach works by stimulating the body’s natural healing processes, providing pain relief and reducing injury and damage. This leading-edge technology has shown results in returning patients to work, sports and competitive activities, as well as everyday life.

Laser therapy is just one of the treatment options that Spinal Decompression Institute offers as a non-invasive option for those facing surgery.

Who is a Candidate for Spinal Decompression?

With 7 out of 10 people experiencing low back and neck pain at some point in their lives and those types of pain being the most common reasons for patient visits to primary care physicians as well as hospitalization, there is no doubt that back and neck pain exists in epidemic proportions today.

The staff at the Spinal Decompression Institute has over 40 years of combined experience in treating patients suffering from back and neck problems. We offer a variety of treatment options for those dealing with back pain. We have helped thousands of people to live pain free!

Live Pain Free We will personally evaluate your condition and determine if our program will help you. It’s that simple! There are no strings attached and you have no obligation. Due to demand, we have opened our schedule to the first 25 callers only. Time slots fill quickly so call today to secure your consultation/evaluation.

No Risk, Free Consultation If you suffer from sciatica, or severe back or neck pain, you may find relief! If you are serious about getting your life back and eliminating your back and neck pain, we are serious about showing you how technology and experience may help. Due to demand, we are extending this offer for a FREE consultation to the first 25 callers with no obligation. These spaces fill up quickly, so call today to book your appointment. CALL TODAY!

SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 25 CALLERS. CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION! BEFORE

AFTER

Example images: In the before picture you can see the herniated disc (black) protruding into the spinal column (white, center of MRI). After decompression treatment, the MRI shows the herniated disc is no longer bulging into the spinal canal where the spinal nerves are located.

SPINAL SPINAL DECOMPRESSION DECOMPRESSION INSTITUTE INSTITUTE 101 - 1108 Austin Ave, Coquitlam BC V3K 3P5 101 - 1108more Austin Ave, Coquitlam BC V3K 3P5 To learn about us scan with Disclaimer: Due to Federal Law some exclusions may apply.

CALL TODAY!

778-217-1241 Spinal Decompression Institute Inc. | Copyright © Epic Marketing 2015

18

THE TRI-CITIES NOW

| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

SHARE Society offers an 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. The topic will be “Trauma — how substance misuse often occurs with people who have experienced childhood abuse. How these experiences may cause relapses or continued misuse.”

The session includes a video, brief presentation and open discussion, and runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Registration is not required. Info: 604-936-3900.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, hosts a free screening of Guardians of the Galaxy at 2 p.m. at 1169

Pinetree Way. Peter Quill — an adventurer who styles himself Star-Lord — teams with a group of alien rogues to track down an object of unimaginable power. Of course, some bad guys want it, too. Registration is not required. Info: cmiller@coqlibrary.ca.

North East Coquitlam Ratepayers Association meets at 7 p.m. at Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr. in Coquitlam. Info: 604-945-9055.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

Tri-City Singles Social Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St. in Port Moody. The groups offers an opportunity for 50-plus singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. Info: Darline at 604-466-0017.

Terry Fox Library host a movie afternoon event for

teens only from 2 to 4 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. The afternoon will feature a screening of the movie Fault in Our Stars and is for those over the age of 12. Info: 604-927-7999.

Port Moody Work BC holds a free event called, “Divergent Job Search & Pizza Night” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 601-130 Brew St. in Port Moody. The event is for people between the ages of 16 and 30 who plan to look for work this summer. Info: 604917-0286.

Circle of Friends meets at 7 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St. in PoCo. This social group is for singles over the age of 50 who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel and theatre. Members are from the Tri-Cities and beyond and new members are welcome. Info: Heather at 604-464-0236.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

Terry Fox Library hosts a Storytime session from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Info: 604-9277999.

University Women’s Club meets at 1 p.m. at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, 575 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Drake Stephens, the city’s urban wildlife coordinator, will give tips on how to coexist with wildlife in the community. Info: Penny at 604469-9309.

7-8 SESSIONS TO SUPPORT STROKE SURVIVORS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS (designed for those home 6+ months) DATE AND TIME: Wednesdays 3:00- 5:00 PM LOCATION:

April 8 - May 27, 2015 (8 sessions) Glen Pine Pavilion, Coquitlam

TO REGISTER:

1.888.473.4636

www.heartandstroke.bc.ca/livingwithstroke

Contact Steve Paxon at 461-3326 and we’ll take care of all the arrangements.Free body and paint estimates.

City of Coquitlam

Notice of Intention to Sell City Land

Both ICBC and private insurance claims handled

City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4478, 2015 TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Section 40 and Section 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam Council intends to adopt “City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4478, 2015” at the Regular Council Meeting to be held on Monday, March 23, 2015.

The intent of the Bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of 276.3 m2 of City-owned public right-of-way adjacent to 1838 and 1880 Lemax Avenue, 579 Ascot Street and 584 Linton Street in Southwest Coquitlam. The resulting parcel created by the cancellation is proposed to be consolidated with the aforementioned properties.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please submit them in writing no later than noon on Monday, March 2, 2015 to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca In person at the City Clerk’s office which is located on the second floor of City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way By fax at 604-927-3015 A copy of Bylaw No. 4478, 2015 may be inspected at City Hall (Planning and Development Department) and any inquiries relating to the proposal should be made to the Development Planning Section (604-927-3434), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.

FURTHERMORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam hereby gives notice of the intention to sell the above described 276.3 m2 of City-owned public right-of-way proposed to be closed and dedication removed.

Purchasers: D. & J. Wallace, B. Properzi, L. Giguere & S. Power, R. Sidhu & P. Khakh Nature of Disposition: Fee Simple Selling Price: $275.57 per square metre plus applicable taxes and closing costs THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ONLY, NOT SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1978

604-461-3326 2400 Barnet Hwy. Port Moody

meadowvalefamilydental.com

MANAGER’S SPECIAL You will be pleased to know that March is

“Manager’s Special Month” Stephanie will give each new patient a

$7500 off coupon

when you reserve your new patient exam and cleaning.

Meadowvale Family Dental Centre also offers a very unique payment plan that hundreds of our patients are taking advantage of!

An examination is first requires to determine one’s eligibility for treatment.

Call Stephanie today for details.

604-457-0990

coquitlam.ca I

@cityofcoquitlam I

/cityofcoquitlam

Stephanie Manager

111-19150 Lougheed Hwy.

Pitt Meadows meadowvalefamilydental.com

THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

ff

SHARE Food Bank Hampers Challenge Local Chefs and Mayors Preparations for SHARE’s 10th Annual IMAGINE Fundraising Gala are well under way, and were kicked off earlier this week (March 4) at our 1st Annual IMAGINE Hamper Challenge, presented by Team Léo, Re-Max and PriceSmart Foods, Pinetree. The event, hosted by Hard Rock Casino Vancouver’s Asylum, was a huge success, providing lipsmacking entertainment, some deep belly laughs, and indeed, a real challenge to our three local chef competitors and their mayoral sous chefs.

The challenge: Each team was given 45 minutes to create a two-course meal consisting of one entree and their choice of starter or dessert, using the contents of a SHARE Food Bank Hamper. They were permitted to purchase $10 worth of items of their choice at PriceSmart Foods to supplement their culinary creations. As well, they had access to a shared pantry that contained every day spices, oil, flour and other kitchen cooking staples.

None of the guests in attendance could have imagined the resulting creations, which gave the judges, Christina Sepidoza-Walter (Wilbur & Sabastian’s smokehouse & bistro), Fred Soofi (Pasta Polo) and Guy Flinto (Chief Experience Officer, Mr. Mikes SteakhouseCasual), their own challenge in choosing the winner of our 1st annual IMAGINE Hamper Challenge.

SHARE would like to thank Team Léo Re-Max, PriceSmart Foods Pinetree, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, our judges and everyone who came out to watch the challenge! Big thanks also to our participating chef teams; Chef Chris Savino (Executive Chef at Westin Grand Vancouver) and Coquitlam Acting Mayor Mae Reid, Executive Chef Matthew Richmond (Hard Rock Casino Vancouver) and Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay, and the winning team, Chef Bruce Nollert (Sous Chef at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts) and Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore, all of whom can agree that cooking with the contents of a food bank hamper to create both delicious and nutritious meals is not easy.

If the chefs were challenged in creating a balanced, tasty meal, imagine the challenges of a busy single mom, a senior couple, or a newcomer family, unfamiliar with many of the items they receive and for whom English is not their first language.

To make a difference in the lives of people who use our food bank service, come out and support our 10th Annual IMAGINE Gala on Saturday April 11, 2015 at The Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, proudly presented by Wesbild. For more information or to purchase tickets today, visit imagine.sharesociety.ca or call 604.540.9161.

Photos by Donna Milburn Photography

SHARE a night of fun, food and entertainment.

Saturday, April 11, 2015 Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Theatre 2080 United Blvd, Coquitlam Doors open at 7:00 PM Event starts at 7:30 PM For tickets, call 604.540.9161 or at imagine.sharesociety.ca.

Purchase 9 General Admission tickets, receive the 10th free.

Tickets are not available at the door.

$75 $100 VIP

Two ticket options: Enjoy amazing entertainment, auctions, sweet and savoury treats, cash bar – all while supporting a worthy cause.

Get on THE List! Avoid the crowds with VIP registration, private theatre entrance, front & centre table seating and cocktail service.

Presented by:

Thank you to our Print Media sponsor:

Learn more at vancity.com/impact

Benefitting:

Good Money (TM) and Make Good Money (TM) are trademarks of Vancouver City Savings Credit Union.

The trademark values-based banking is under license from Citizens Bank of Canada.

19

THE TRI-CITIES NOW

Brandon Ferguson

receives a yummy $15 Sticky’s Candy gift card Congratulations on a job well done!

Carrier of the Week

NO CHARGE

MAINTENANCE FOR THREE YEARS

2015 NISSAN ROGUE

MONTHLY LEASE≠ FROM $382 WITH $0 DOWN AT 2.9% APR FOR 60 MONTHS

STARTING FROM

$

29,998

**

+ +

2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER

$

INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW 2015 NISSAN MURANO

$

FREIGHT & PDE

about your next move?

sponsored by

GET SOME DIRECTION

604-942-8880

Next to Coquitlam Centre Mall

• Family Law • Real Estate • Wills & Estates • Business Law • COQUITLAM SQUARE • 206-2922 Glen Drive Coquitlam • Mediation

Please collect your reward for a job well done at the Sticky’s Candy store on Lansdowne and Guildford in Coquitlam #309-1194 Lansdowne Drive - 604-474-3210

Schwarz & Co. L AW

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A NOW CARRIER, CALL: 604-942-3081 TODAY!

ON SELECT MODELS

0 DOWN ON SELECT NISSAN LEASES

PAYMENT

MONTHLY LEASE≠ FROM $258 WITH THAT’S LIKE $0 DOWN AT 1.99% APR FOR 60 MONTHS PAYING ONLY

THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY

$

$ PLUS

AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • Divide-N-Hide Cargo System • Intuitive All-Wheel Drive • NissanConnectSM with Navigation

60

AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • Class-Exclusive Driver Selectable Modes (2WD Lock, 4WD Lock, Auto) • Class-Exclusive Around View® Monitor

88 ◆

1,750 = 31,748

$ WEEKLY

C O R P O R AT I O N

(This Location Only)

www.schwarzlegal.ca

find us on

faceb k

$

◆

WEEKLY

ON ROGUE S FWD

ON PATHFINDER S 4X2 facebook.com/TheTriCitiesNOW

For making us

THE FASTEST GROWING AUTOMOTIVE BRAND IN CANADA Based on full-line brands, on 12 month, year over year rolling unit salesº

SPECIAL WORRY FREE LEASE OFFER †

0 SECURITY DEPOSIT & GUARANTEED ASSET PROTECTION

PLUS GET UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $1,000 BONUS ±

CASH BONUS INCLUDED ON ADVERTISED OFFERS ON SELECT MODELS

LEASE WORRY FREE †

SL AWD Premium model shown ▲

LEASE WORRY FREE †

Platinum model shown

▲

AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • Standard Nissan Navigation System with 8.0-Inch Multi-Touch Control Colour Monitor • Intuitive All-Wheel Drive • Zero-Gravity Front and Rear Seats

WHICH MEANS YOU PAY

◆

ON MURANO S FWD CVT

Platinum AWD model shown

▲

OFFERS END MARCH 31 - VISIT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER

ST

MORREY NISSAN OF COQUITLAM 2710 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam, BC Tel: (604) 464-9291 www.morrey.coquitlam.nissan.ca

Lease payments of $60/$88 on the 2015 Rogue/2015 Pathfinder must be made on a monthly basis and cannot be made weekly. Weekly lease payments are for advertising purposes only. ±The $1,000/$1,000 additional discount offer is valid on the purchase financing or lease t inception) of select new 2015 Rogue/2015 Pathfinder. $1,000/$1,000 is comprised of $750/$750 NCF cash and $250/$250 deaelr participation. Offer valid March 11-31, 2015. Offer is based on stackable trading dollars. Offer is available to eligible customers for a limited time on approved credit nly. The discount will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Applicable to Nissan Canada Finance (NCF) contracts only through subvented NCF finance, lease or NCF standard finance rates. Not combinable with fleet discounts and not applicable to cash purchase buyers. Offer ot eligible for program protection. Certain conditions apply. †Offer is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (NCESI) and applies to any new 2015 Micra/Versa Note/Sentra/Altima/Juke/Rogue/Pathfinder models (each, an “Eligible Model”) leased and registered through Nissan Canada nancial Services Inc., on approved credit, between March 3 – March 31, 2015 from an authorized Nissan retailer in Canada. Eligible only on leases through NCF with subvented rates. Offer recipient will be entitled to receive a maximum of six (6) service visits (each, a “Service Visit”) for the Eligible ehicle – where each Service Visit consists of one (1) oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and one (1) tire rotation service (each, an “Eligible Service”). All Eligible Services will be conducted in strict accordance with the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan outline in the Agreement Booklet r the Eligible Vehicle. The service period (“Service Period”) will commence on the lease transaction date (“Transaction Date”) and will expire on the earlier of: (i) the date on which the maximum number of Service Visits has been reached; (ii) 36 months from the Transaction Date; or (iii) when the Eligible ehicle has reached 48,000 kilometers. All Eligible Services must be completed during the Service Period, otherwise they will be forfeited. The Offer may be upgraded to use premium oil at the recipient’s expense. The Eligible Services are not designed to meet all requirements and specifications necessary maintain the Eligible Vehicle. To see the complete list of maintenance necessary, please refer to the Service Maintenance Guide. Any additional services required are not covered by the Offer and are the sole responsibility and cost of the recipient. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be ombined with certain offers NCESI reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. Ask your retailer for details. ≠Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on any new 2015 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG15 A00)/2015 Pathfinder S V6 4x2 (5XRG15 AA00) CVT transmission. 1.99%/2.9% lease APR for a 60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $258/$382 with $0/$0 down payment, and $0/$0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease ception. Prices and payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $15,491/$22,914. This offer is only valid from March 3 - 31, 2015. $500 NCF lease cash appplicated only on the 2015 PathfinderS V6 2 (5XRG15 AA00) CVT transmission. Conditions apply. ◆$31,748 Selling Price for a new 2015 Murano S FWD CVT (LXRG15 NA00). Conditions apply. **MSRP starting from $29,998 for a 2015 Nissan Murano S FWD (LXRG15 NA00) excluding Freight and PDE charges and specific duties of ew tires. ▲Models shown $36,348/$48,368/$45,248 Selling Price for a new 2015 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG15 BK00)/2015 Pathfinder Platinum (5XEG15 AA00)/2015 Murano Platinum AWD (LXEG15 TE00). $1,000 Bonus Cash not included on model shown. *◆±≠▲Freight and PDE charges 1,750/$1,720/$1,750), air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit rough Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, ices and features subject to change without notice. Offers valid between March 3 - 31, 2015. °Based on full-line brands (those selling both cars and trucks) on a rolling 12 month year over year retail sales volume basis. *Ward’s Large Cross/Utility Market Segmentation. MY15 Pathfinder vs. 2015 and 014 Large Cross/Utility Class. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2015 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

20 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

COMMUNITY

Info session is for parents

The District 43 Parent Advisory Council is hosting an information night, on Thursday, April 9, to discuss the Early Development Instrument/Middle Development Instrument (EDI/MDI).

Parents are invited to learn about the details behind the data. Teachers and districts collect it, parents and kids provide it, but what happens next? This session will look at: • How data is used to support healthy kids; • Whether data about kids’ social and emotional needs can help prevent bullying; • What parents can do to help; • How PACs can be part of the process; and • How community tables use data from schools.

Susan Foster, early childhood development coordinator for the Tri-Cities, and Angelo Lam, middle childhood matters committee coordinator, will discuss these issues.

The session takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Winslow Centre, 1100 Winslow Ave. in Coquitlam. Those interested in attending are asked to register online at http://dpac43edimdi2015.eventbrite.ca or by phone at 604-939-3690, leaving their name, telephone number and the number of people attending.

THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

21

COMMUNITY&LIFE

Library hosts events aimed at writers

Calling all writers: are you working on a manuscript and need some help with editing and query letters?

Are you wondering which publication method is best for you? There are so many choices with traditional, self and e-publishing options available.

On Saturday, May 2, bring your questions to the Port

Learn about apps for kids LIBRARY TO HOST EVENT ON MARCH 28

Make the most of your child’s touch screen time with apps that combine learning and fun.

On Saturday, March 28, from 2 to 3 p.m., learn about educational apps for kids ages two to 12-plus years at the Port Moody Public Library.

Children’s librarians will discuss apps for phones and tablets, on both Apple and android devices.

Get recommendations for apps that build core skills, like letter recognition and number sequencing, plus find out about more open-ended options that encourage creativity and imagination.

The session will cover a wide range of apps to suit all kinds of learning styles and interests through screenshots, demos and hands-on exploration using the library’s devices, according to a press release.

Librarians will discuss app evaluation, provide tips on navigating the iTunes and Google Play stores, and field questions about managing screen use, and the limits of online learning.

This free program is aimed at parents, and requires registration. For more information, or to register, call the library at 604-469-4577, or visit library.portmoody.ca. find us on

process.

Find out how to land your first contract with Debra Purdy Kong, or explore strategies to move your concept from idea to a submission-ready piece with Lois Peterson’s draft by draft session. Both of these workshops run from noon to 1:30 p.m., and require pre-registration.

From noon to 2 p.m.,

without.

Pre-registration is required for the panel and workshop portions of this event.

To register, call the library at 604-469-4577.

Everyone is welcome at the Author’s Central event, and registration is not required.

For more information on the day’s events, visit www. portmoody.ca.

everyone is welcome to meet local authors and network with the writing community at the library’s Authors Central event.

The library calls this dropin mixer “a perfect chance to meet local talent, and find out what authors from the Tri-Cities are working on.”

Bring cash in case you find a book you just can’t leave

5T

BC’s Best Flooring Value Closer than you think!

ime Winner!

Carpet provides a soft and safe flooring option for your home. It absorbs sound and provides great impact to a room needing updating. Keep carpet clean with ease and update your home in a cost effective way.

ROLL ENDS

• 4 CZlZ_rs TZ ChZZse • Env[rZn^entally SZ_n` • Fa^[ly Fr[en`ly

• H[gh Q_al[ty • LZts TZ ChZZse FrZ^ • H_rry [n they are gZ[ng fast!

$1.79

$1.69/sq. ft.

sq. ft.

®

• L[fet[^e Sta[n an` SZ[l Warranty • F_ll Pet Warranty • SZft as s[lk

• AnsZ NylZn • R2X Sta[n an` SZ[l Warranty

$2.79/sq. ft.

• 60 OZ. • 20 Year Text_re Retent[Zn • L[fet[^e Sta[n Warranty

$2.79 /sq. ft.

ENGiNEEREd HARdWood iS A STYLiSH oPTioN WHiCH iS FAmiLY FRiENdLY, PRoVidES EASY mAiNTENANCE ANd iS ENViRoNmENTALLY SouNd.

$3.59/sq. ft.

LuXuRY ViNYL TiLE iS SoFT ANd WARm uNdER FooT VS. PoRCELAiN TiLES

• Alterna T[le • LZZk an` feel Zf real stZne • Easy ma[ntenance

• H[ckZry • m[l` Han` Scrape` • d[stresse` $3.69/sq. ft.

$4.99/sq. ft.

ESTATE CoLLECTioN

• • • •

H[ckZry 3/4" Ran`Z^ Length Han` Scrape`

$1.59/sq. ft.

war

nd

t Cr

Roa

esc

113B Ave.

ent

d

203 St.

Golden Ears Bridge

Ste

LOUGHEED HW Y.

mo

$0.99/sq. ft.

$2.99

• Great fZr flZZrs an` walls • K[tchen Zr BathrZZ^

Ham

• Freshstart Sheet V[nyl • 6 CZlZ_rs • F[bre FlZZr

$4.99/sq. ft.

faceb k

facebook.com/TheTriCitiesNOW

ing and writing world and answer questions from the audience.

The panel includes Colleen Cross (mystery), Kathy Lynn (non-fiction), Eileen Kernaghan (young adult), Sylvia Taylor (editor) and Howard White (publisher).

After the panel, two concurrent workshops will explore the pre-publication

Moody Public Library’s interactive event, and take the next step towards becoming a published author.

Start your morning at 9:30 a.m., with the library’s interactive panel of local authors and publishers. Moderated

by Julie Ferguson of Beacon Literary Services, panel members will speak about their experiences in the publish-

RestZrat[Zn Ser[es • 12^^ La^[nate

/sq. ft.

Until March 21,2015

Everything Advertised is In-Stock!

COMPLIMENTARY IN HOME MEASURE / GUARANTEED INSTALLATIONS* 7

Hammond Elementary School

N

WE ARE HERE!

*See store for details

• AC5 30 Year Warranty • Reg[stere` E^bZsse` • 10 ^^ la^[nate $2.49/sq. ft.

Look up reviews on Homestars.com

Store Hours Mon - Fri 9-5 Sat 9-4 Sun Closed Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows #1-20295 113B Ave. 604-239-8480

w w w. d i v e r s e f l o o r i n g . c a

22

THE TRI-CITIES NOW

| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

COMMUNITY&LIFE

Pack a bag — you’re going to Hospitaland

T

he odds are in favour you’ll one day find yourself in a hospital, and the older you get, the greater the odds that you will. You might as well pack your bag today because being a patient is a lot like taking a trip to a very foreign country.

If I were to write a guide-

HEALTH WISE

Dr. Davidicus Wong book for hospital patients, I’d call it “The Lonely Patient’s

Guide to Hospitaland.”

The inhabitants dress differently — usually in greens and white coats, and it’s hard to tell who’s who.

Doctors wear name tags with their first and last names. Almost all the rest of the staff show only first names. You, however, have to wear a wrist band with your full name, birth date,

PHN (personal health number) and the name of some doctor you may not recall meeting.

If you have allergies, you earn an extra brightly coloured wristband, but don’t mistake this for an all-inclusive resort. The closest thing you’ll get to a massage might be a sponge bath.

In the summertime, if your

semi-private room is too hot, you might hallucinate that you are in a sauna since you and the other guests are all nearly naked beneath your very thin hospital gowns.

And like the pool deck, you’ll see more than you wish of the scantily clad guest strolling by where gowns don’t quite cover up.

While you’ve heard that

Why should the Tri-Cities vote YES? MORE WEST COAST EXPRESS SERVICE An additional 10 new train cars and 1 new locomotive will offer more service during peak morning and evening hours, and 3,000 more seats per day.

NEW B-LINE RAPID BUS SERVICE Save time and wait less with more frequent service, including buses every 10 mins in Como Lake and Austin Heights. Plus, new B-Line service every 6 mins from Coquitlam to Maple Ridge.

ROAD UPGRADES Road upgrades will ensure people, goods and services move more freely, efficiently and safely, while also addressing critical bottlenecks.

Together, these projects and many more meet the demands of an expected population growth of 1 million in the next 30 years, which would otherwise put unimaginable strain on an already overcrowded transportation network.

Voting YES in the upcoming Transit and Transportation Referendum will reduce the costs of congestion by 33% and improve the quality of life for everyone. All for less than 35 cents a day per household. Vote YES for a faster commute, a stronger economy and a better environment.

Look for your ballot in the mail and vote YES. Check out the Plan at mayorscouncil.ca

in some countries a five-star resort is really four stars in quality, when you start complaining that the food is only two stars, doctors take this as a sign that you’re getting better or at least nearly normal and ready for discharge.

The inhabitants of Hospitaland speak a different language. Instead of “aloha,” we have other multipurpose, ill-defined words like “rounds.” When a doctor visits patients at the bedside, we call this doing rounds. When a bunch of doctors gather to talk about one patient, we call that department rounds.

When doctors gather for group education, it’s called grand rounds. When doctors and nurses meet to talk about the patients on the ward, we call it team rounds. When I can’t find anyone to help me read a CT scan, all the radiologists are on brown rounds (that is a coffee break).

They also speak in CODE. Code Blue is a cardiac or respiratory arrest. Code Pink is a maternity emergency. Code White is a psychiatric emergency. Code Yellow is pee on the floor and a potential WorkSafe hazard. Every hospital has its own code.

The inhabitants have odd customs. Everyone who talks to you will write in a big binder with your name on it, but don’t dare try to look into that binder yourself. A stern and scary nurse will tell you that you are not allowed to do this without medical supervision — unless you care to fill out a bit of paperwork and wait (until you are discharged from the hospital). If you hadn’t been diagnosed with paranoia on admission, you might be before discharge (but don’t take my word for it. Just try to look in that binder).

On Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m., I’ll be speaking on “How to Survive Your Hospital Stay” at the Confederation Community Centre at 4585 Albert St. in North Burnaby (near the McGill Public Library and Eileen Daily Pool). This free public talk is part of the Burnaby Division of Family Practice’s Empowering Patients education series.

I’ll tell you everything you need to know to have the healthiest, least eventful hospital stay possible. For more information, call Leona Cullen at 604-259-4450 or register online at lcullen@ divisionsbc.ca. In my next column, I’ll tell you what to pack for your inevitable trip to Hospitaland.

Dr. Davidicus Wong is a family physician. For more information on the public health talks, visit divisionsbc.ca/burnaby.

For more on achieving your positive potential at every age: davidicuswong.wordpress.com.

THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

SPORTSNOW

23

GOT SPORTS?

Contact Dan

Phone: 604-492-4892 Fax: 640-492-4493 Email: sports@thenownews.com

Fox falls to Yale in hoops final FREE THROW LINE PROVES TO BE RAVENS’ UNDOING

Dan OLSON

J

sports@thenownews.com auquin Bennett-Boire put on a basketball clinic Saturday in guiding his Yale Lions over the Terry Fox Ravens 69-63 in the B.C. AAAA senior boys basketball championship final in Langley.

But for a steadier hand from the free throw line, the tale of the tape could have been decidedly different.

Fox’s goal was to contain the rest of the Yale roster and limit Bennett-Boire to a mere monster outlay. He managed just that, as the powerhouse Grade 12 guard cashed in 44 points, 16 rebounds and five steals, to seal Fox’s fate.

The Ravens’ uncharacteristic cold stretch that saw them sink just five-of-16 from the penalty stripe in the fourth quarter was a factor in a game where the teams traded the lead 15 times, including eight exchanges over the final 20 minutes.

The all-Fraser Valley final offered end-to-end drama for the near-sellout crowd of 4,876 high school hoops fans.

Prior to the final minute, no team propelled ahead by more than five points. The Lions led 21-19 after 10 minutes, and were up 33-32 at the half.

While Fox went in front for much of the third quarter, it was again Yale that slid ahead at the three-quarter mark, holding a 52-49 advantage. But a pair of buckets from Liam Hancock launched a leap-frog contest over the lead that carried right until just under the two-minute mark.

Andy Seo’s leaping three-pointer with 3:12 on the clock flipped the advantage to Fox 60-58 and appeared to give them some leverage heading into the last three minutes. Yale refused to ease up, however, getting a rare bucket from someone not named either Bennett-Boire or Riley Braich to pull even. Fox retook the lead one last time, as Mike West drained one from the line but it was all the other shots the team left on the table that came back to haunt them.

From a good four feet from beyond the arc Bennett-Boire aced a trey that made it 63-61 with 1:57 left. West converted both foul shots 20 seconds later to tie it up, but the undisputed tournament MVP capped the last minute with six off the line, while Fox finished just five-for-18 over the final 10:24.

“Free throws — the shots wouldn’t come in, they wouldn’t go in,” Jomari Reyes said quietly after the game. “Our goal was to let [Bennett-Boire] do what he wanted, but the other guys on his team we had to shut down like [Braich]. We shut down everyone else but it didn’t happen.”

Braich supported Bennett-Boire with 14 points, but no one else in Yale colours counted more than four points.

LISA KING/NOW

Terry Fox Ravens’ Jomari Reyes, left, drives to the key Saturday against Yale in the B.C. AAAA senior boys basketball championship final. Reyes dropped 20 points in Saturday’s game, which saw Yale win by a score of 69-63.

The Ravens, meanwhile, received 20 points from Reyes and 19 from West, while Seo chipped in eight.

Delivering a gutsy performance was guard Scott Barker, who took a knock on the face late in the game that left him bleeding but still scrambling to regain possession. He was recognized as the tourney’s top defensive player, while both Reyes and West were named to the first all-star team.

Moments after the final buzzer, co-coach Steve Hanson said the performance wasn’t lacking — only some timely execution under intense pressure proved wanting.

“Yale’s a tough team and they make everything really tough,” he said. “We had some good looks but they challenged

it. We were just terrible from the free throw line today. We did a lot of great things to get to the free throw line and so did they. They were probably 60 to 70 per cent as a team and we were in the 20 to 30 per cent range. This week we weren’t very good from the line at all. [Unfortunately] it carried over in the fourth quarter tonight.”

The final numbers weren’t quite that bad: the Lions drained 58 per cent from the line, while Fox was just over 40 (13-for32). But it was the second half where most of the opportunities came, that the Port Coquitlam crew grew coldest. The Lions limited Fox to just 13 three-point attempts, where they CONTINUED ON PAGE 23

39 SHOPS & SERVICES 3025 LOUGHEED HWY., COQUITLAM

www.sunwoodsquare.com Anderson Ptak Denture Clinic................(604) 942-6722 Annie Lai Beauty Studio..........................(604) 552-9292 Beach Yoga & Wellness ........... 778-87-BEACH (23224) Bello’s Nail Studio....................................(604) 464-6606 Blooming Buds Florist.............................(604) 941-9992 Boston Pizza.............................................(604) 941-6414 Broadway Camera...................................(604) 552-5585 Cobs Bread ..............................................(604) 472-1144 CNTCM Acupuncture.............................(604) 942-9966 Cora Breakfast and Lunch.......................(778) 285-8577 COMING SOON Dr. Bernstein Diet Clinics ..................................................

Easyway Laundromat ..............................(604) 945-4331 Envision Credit Union..............................(604) 539-5900 Fu-Lin Hot Pot..........................................(604) 552-5851

Hon’s Wun-Tun House ............................(604) 468-0871 Jysk Linen ‘N Furniture............................(604) 945-5975 Kennedy Hearing Centre........................(604) 942-4080 Legend Cuts.............................................(604) 942-4476 M & M Meat Shops.................................(604) 945-6634 McGavin’s Bread Basket .........................(604) 941-0850 Magicuts...................................................(604) 464-3463 Matoi Sushi Japanese Restaurant..........(604) 464-2778 Money Mart .............................................(778) 216-1432 Moores Clothing For Men......................(604) 464-3113 Mountainview Dental Centre .................(604) 945-5222 Pak Mail .........................................(604) 472-MAIL(6245) Pearl Fever Tea House ............................(604) 552-6997

Pet Food ‘N More ...................................(604) 474-1886 Pho Hoa Restaurant ................................(604) 945-9285 Pizza Hut...................................................(604) 945-3663 Pro One Uniforms....................................(604) 468-9903 Roo’s Liquor Store....................................(604) 945-6626 Safeway ....................................................(604) 941-8212 Shoppers Drug Mart ...............................(604) 468-8814 Sunwood Cleaners..................................(604) 942-8557 Sunwood Veterinary Hospital.................(604) 944-4442 The Co-Operators Insurance Service ....(604) 464-6112 Tim Hortons .............................................(604) 941-3634 Westminster Savings Credit Union ........(604) 517-0100 White Spot ...............................................(604) 942-9224

24

THE TRI-CITIES NOW

| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

SPORTSN0W

Wizards get Crushed

Not even Gandalf or Saruman could help the Richmond Wizards on championship Sunday, as the Coquitlam Metro-Ford under-17 girls Crush laid claim to the Division 3 league crown with a recent 3-0 win over the Richmond side.

Deadlocked for most of the opening half, the Crush got through the Wizards’ defence in the 43rd minute

when Kira Bondi controlled a cross from the corner and netted the first goal of the game.

The Crush would then steadily exert their influence on the second half, as Jasmine Campbell converted a cross to put the Coquitlam side up 2-0 in the 63rd minute. From there, the Crush clogged up the pitch and forced Richmond into

continually having to set up from their own side of centre.

With the Wizards’ backline bogged down for much of the half, Daria Mansori then capitalized on a Richmond defensive miscue to round out the scoring at 3-0 in the 72nd minute.

Putting in yeoman’s work in the Coquitlam net was netminder Serena Patel.

Kodiaks post 2-2 record CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Coquitlam’s Sandra Walter placed ninth in last week’s first stop on the US Cup circuit.

Walter wheels into ninth in Golden State Coquitlam mountain biker Sandra Walter opened up her season with a top-10 placement at the US Cup Series’ first stop in San Dimas, Calif. over the weekend.

Walter nabbed the ninth spot in a field of more than

30 competitors, completing the seven-lap loop five minutes behind fellow Canadian and eventual winner Emily Batty, who clocked a time of 1:49:56 in soaring SoCal temperatures. Walter will remain in the Golden State this week

and takes part in the series’ second stop in Fontana on Saturday, March 21.

The 34-year-old will then compete in Cota, Colombia with the Canadian team at the Pan American Championship title on March 29.

converted three.

Both teams entered the season looking to make amends for missing out on the provincial experience in 2014 — with Fox falling just short. But Yale didn’t have Bennett-Boire, as the six-foot-two guard was starring with Holy Cross, losing in last year’s AAAA final to Sir Winston Churchill.

By his performance all week, Bennett-Boire appeared willing and capable of carrying Yale to the title all on his own.

“Every game he has led them,” Hanson said. “Our guys executed the gameplan [fabulously]. We rebounded down the stretch and had the lead, had a chance.”

For Reyes, who is one of 10 graduating players, the stunned disappointment can’t knock the feeling he holds for his Fox brethren.

“I’m so proud of my guys,” Reyes said.

“These guys are the best guys that I know.

I wouldn’t trade any team for [this one], they’re my brothers, they’ll always be my brothers. I’m proud of them. There were a lot of doubters, but we showed them who we are.

Everything but the end wasn’t there.”

Also graduating are Surjinder Cheema, Gagan Mand, Jeff Sclater, Brandon Shanley, Brett Towers, Barker, Hancock, Seo and West.

• The Heritage Woods Kodiaks wrapped up the AAAA tournament with a 2-2 record, getting bumped by Walnut Grove 90-68 in the ninth place showdown on Saturday.

Earlier, the Port Moody-based program had rebounded from an opening day loss with victories of 73-33 over David Thompson and 56-38 over West Vancouver.

The Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils, meanwhile, went 0-4 over the tourney.

The Coquitlam crew dropped contests to L.V. Rogers (56-41), Dawson Creek (8352), Windsor (63-56 in overtime) and R.A. McMath (73-70).

Are you a local Port Moody business that wants to attract families, kids & parents?

The Tri Cities Now is partnering with the City of Port Moody for the quarterly Happening Guide!

Sat., March 28

10AM - 1PM Riverside Secondary. 2215 Reeve Street. Port Coquitlam Admission by donation or item to the food bank

Save on your family’s sports equipment!

The KidSport Used Equipment Sale has everything from bikes & hockey gear to fitness equipment, wetsuits and more!

OPEN TO EVERYONE! Outfit a child for hockey (including skates and a helmet) for $100.

Lacrosse (including a stick and helmet) for $90.

Plus, there’s no tax!

KidSport needs your sports equipment!

Donate your used sporting goods (including bikes) from March 18-27 at the following locations:

Port Coquitlam Rec Centre Port Moody Rec Centre Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex Riverside Secondary Thriftopolis - D-2579 Lougheed Hwy, PoCo Jim Pattison Hyundai, 2385 Ottawa St, PoCo

PRESENTED BY SPONSORS

What a great opportunity for you to reach your community! 23,000 copies Fall 201 4 including distribution to HAPPEN GUIDE ING homes in Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam with the Now and 4,000 copies to Port Moody civic facilities including library, City Hall and recreation facilities.

Tri Cities Now!

604-492-3258 www.kidsporttricities.ca

Port Mood y

Commun

ity Service s

advertising@thenownews.com

THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

25

26

THE TRI-CITIES NOW

| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

27

28

THE TRI-CITIES NOW

| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

FI

O F T Y H A E D 7 L 2H A N

R

PRIZES ON NEW AND

$14,80 0

$24,50 0

2014 FORD FIESTA SE HATCHBACK

COMMUTER CAR, GREAT ON GAS

#1402401

2014 FORD ESCAPE SE 4WD

SYNC, BACKUP CAMERA, HEATED SEATS #1419482A

D E S U

$16,50 0

$26,90 0

2014 FORD EDGE SEL

DL #7485

$30,50 0

NAVIGATION, BACKUP CAMERA, 7 PASSENGER #1419607

$30,80 0

2014 FORD FOCUS SE SEDAN

BLUETOOTH, 2.0L 4 CYLINDER #1402523

2014 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT VAN XLT

ECONOMICAL WORK VAN #144122A

2014 FORD FLEX SEL AWD

MYFORD TOUCH, SUNROOF, LEATHER #1419633

2014 FORD FUSION SE

$19,80 0

$29,80 0

$33,80 0

AUTOMATIC, 4 CYLINDER, FAMILY CAR #1402384

2014 FORD F150 XLT 4X4 CREW CAB

ECOBOOST, SYNC, TOW PACKAGE #1412478

2014 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE PREMIUM

V8, LEATHER, 19” WHEELS #1409644

*Vehicles under $5,000 before tax and doc fee do not qualify.

Appointments & Directions Call Toll-Free

604-256-8489 301 Stewardson Way Way, New Westminster

‘In the heart of the Lower Mainland’

Kirk McLean’s

Preferred Car Dealer

SHOP 24/7 @ keywestford.com S