The Tri-Cities Now April 1 2015 by Coquitlam Now

WEDNESDAY APRIL 1, 2015

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POLICE SAY THEY’LL TICKET DOG OWNERS WHO IGNORE THE PARK’S RULES

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com Coquitlam RCMP are warning of a crackdown on off-leash dogs at Buntzen Lake, after a conflict between two park visitors escalated to the point where one set off a bear banger — a noisy flare. “One conflict is one too many, because it doesn’t have to happen this way,” RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung told the Tri-Cities NOW. “There are options there. There’s an off-leash dog park and off-leash dog trail.” Chung said people caught walking their pets without a leash outside of the off-leash zones will be fined $115. He also noted dog owners could be banned from the park, which is managed by BC Hydro. Chung said the fines are an effort to minimize conflicts, especially with summer on the way and traffic in the park expected to increase — BC Hydro says on its website the Buntzen Lake Reservoir is “one of the most popular BC Hydro recreation sites in the province.” The RCMP’s rural unit, which covers the villages of Anmore and Belcarra, is in charge of patrolling the park and plans to let BC Hydro know about any people caught breaking the rules. While dogs are allowed at the park, they must be on a leash unless they’re in designated off-leash areas. There are two such areas in the park: a fenced off-leash dog park and an offleash dog trail.

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In a move that surprised many, Future Shop announced Saturday it was closing all of its stores, including this one at Coquitlam Centre. The move follows Target’s decision to close all of its Canadian locations this spring.

The future of retail EXPERT SAYS MALLS WILL NEED TO ADAPT TO SURVIVE

Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com In less than a week, two major retailers and tenants at Coquitlam Centre will be no more. On Thursday, Target will close its doors for good, which follows last Saturday’s surprise announcement that

Best Buy is shuttering its Future Shop locations. In the case of Future Shop, some of the stores will be rebranded as Best Buys, but it’s not clear what the plans are for the Coquitlam Centre location. And the store’s sudden closure, along with that of Target, leaves a couple of large holes in the mall.

According to a statement from Morguard, the property management company that runs the mall, the outcome for the Target premises is uncertain because it is included in a Target lease sale process that is being run by a court-appointed monitor. “We have developed a re-demising CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Driver sentenced to 22 months

A young man who drove recklessly and crashed his car into a tree almost five years ago, killing one of his friends and injuring two others in Port Moody, has been sentenced to 22 months in jail. Christopher Walter Baires, 23, pleaded guilty in December to one count of dangerous driving causing death and two counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm. Six other charges against him were stayed following his sentencing in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster on Tuesday. Baires was driving his three friends — including 16-year-old Melissa Tomac — home from White Pine Beach in Port Moody after an afternoon of drinking vodka, swimming, socializing and sunning themselves on the beach, when he decided to pass a car on Bedwell Bay Road. In spite of there being a double yellow line down the centre of the road, Baires veered into the oncoming

lane and passed the car. After boyfriend, who was sitting passing he did not return to beside her in the back seat, his lane immediately, instead also suffered abdominal navigating a turn in the road injuries and a lower back while driving on the wrong fracture. He was in hospital side. After the turn, he lost for eight days. Baires was charged 10 control and crashed the Honda Accord he was driving months after the crash. At the time into a tree. of the inciThe woman dent, Baires he had held a Class passed heard My life will 7 driver’s the crash, licence, which stopped, never be prohibited called 911 and complete him from drivtried to help. without my ing with any All occualcohol in his pants of daughter. body and from the Honda – Dinah Tomac having more were rushed than one perto Royal son in the vehicle with him Columbian Hospital. Tomac, who was sitting in unless they were an immedithe rear passenger seat, suf- ate family member or somefered traumatic injuries to one over the age of 25. He her abdomen. Surgery was had been licensed for less not successful and she died than six months. Crown prosecutor Andrew just after 10 p.m. A young woman in the Blunt said Baires made a front passenger seat suffered deliberate decision to take a abdominal injuries and back risk. “His actions were motivfractures and was hospitalized for six days. Tomac’s ated by his impatience and

desire not to be slowed down for a mere few seconds,” Blunt said. Blunt described the consequences of the crash as “almost unspeakable.” In a victim-impact statement, Dinah Tomac said Tuesday marked the closure of a 4 1/2-year court case, but her family will never have closure in their lives. “My life will never be complete without my daughter,” she said, as her husband wept in the gallery. “I felt like I woke up one day without an arm or a leg and was forced to live without it.” Melissa Tomac would have turned 21 years old on Wednesday. Defence lawyer Kevin Westell said Baires is “heartily sorry and remorseful” for the terrible decision he made and the pain he has caused. “He has been in tears with me many times over what has transpired,” Westell said. The joint submission also called for Baires’s sentence to be followed by two years

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Dinah Tomac, left, mother of 16-year-old drunk-driving victim Melissa Tomac, is supported by Markita Kaulius, mother of victim Kassandra, outside New Westminster Law Courts on Tuesday. of probation. Conditions also include counselling, community service, abstaining from alcohol and talking publicly about the crash.

Baires will also be banned from driving for three years following his jail sentence. — Jennifer Saltman, The Province

Trench opens to public on Saturday

CEREMONY PLANNED FOR 2 P.M. AT PORT MOODY STATION MUSEUM Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It’s not meant to glorify battles, but rather to give people a glimpse of what it was like to fight in the First World War. That’s the intention behind a months-long project as TriCities residents are being invited to take part in the opening of the McKnight Centennial Trench, located at the Port Moody Station Museum. The trench will be officially open on Saturday, April 4, following a ceremony at 2 p.m. Admission is free and a

museum guide will lead all visitors. For Guy Black, one of the lead organizers behind the construction of the trench, the idea is to give people a real experience without glorifying war. “Peace is the most important thing,” he told the TriCities NOW. Black noted the trench is a composite of the various trenches used in the war, equipped with items like an observation post and shelter. “It’s a mixture of different things you would find in a trench system,” Black told the Tri-Cities NOW. While the trench is ready

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Jim Millar, left, and Markus Fahrner inside the McKnight Centennial Trench. • A field-made kitchen built into the side of the trench features materials commonly found in a First World War trench. • An observation post (OP) is concealed in the ground. It has two bunk beds complete

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Tell us your views on our Preliminary Report before May 26, 2015.

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s s a l g e d i s b r u C ! w Ne l i r Police receive tips p A s i h t s t r a t s n collectio in child-luring case ! y d o o M t r o in P MOUNTIES ASK PUBLIC FOR MORE HELP Jeremy DEUTSCH

Put out your glass recycling bin the week of April 20. April

Residents, get ready for the start of our new glass recycling program! Start filling up your new bin with clear and coloured non-refundable glass. City staff will pick up your bin once a month starting the week of April 20. That’s the first week you should set out your glass recycling bin, along with your recycling and green waste carts.

If you live in a single-family house and still haven’t received your glass recycling bin, please call 604.469.4574 or email recycle@portmoody.ca. We want to make sure you’re set up for the first collection day in April.

What can I put in my glass recycling bin? Accepted: Clear and coloured non-refundable glass (eg: pickle jars, ketchup bottles, jam jars, olive oil bottles)

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com Investigators working a child-luring case have received a number of tips since asking for the public’s help last Thursday, police confirmed Monday. RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said investigators are now working to confirm the validity of each tip. “What we do is we follow up with every single one of them,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW, adding there have been no new reported incidents. The original warning from police came after a 12-yearold girl was approached by a man in a white car while she walked home from school on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 24 in the area of Hickey Street and Austin Avenue in Coquitlam. The man offered the girl an iPod or iPad if she would get into his car.

This suspect in a childluring case is described as being between 35 and 40 years old and driving a white car. She refused the offer and kept walking. The man attempted to follow her but got caught at a red light on Austin Avenue at Mariner Way. The girl kept to her route and eventually lost sight of the car. She got home unharmed and immediately told her mother what had

happened. Two days later, Mounties released a sketch of the suspect and a description of the car. The man is described as Caucasian, between 35 and 40, with stubble on his face, balding with blondish-brown hair on the sides and wearing a T-shirt. Once again, police are urging anyone who might recognize the suspect or his vehicle to call the local detachment. The vehicle is described as a white four-door sedan, with a grey “leathery” interior, some dirt on the exterior, and garbage and clutter inside the car. Coquitlam RCMP’s Sex Crimes Unit is in charge of the investigation and anyone with information about the incident or similar incidents is asked to contact the detachment at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 20159053.

Land Use Committee Notice When: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 7pm

Take it back to a depot for your refund

Where: Brovold Room, 3rd floor of City Hall, 100 Newport Drive., Port Moody, B.C.

No plastic bags

Port Moody Council is holding a Land Use Committee to consider a Text Amendment to the City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw (No.1890):

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Application Type: City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 229, 2015, No. 3004 Applicant: City of Port Moody Location: The Bylaw Amendment would apply to all lands covered by the City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw. Purpose: To amend Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890 to establish new definitions for “grade”, “height”, “landscape wall” and “retaining wall”. New height limits for the One-Family Residential (RS1) zone are proposed which introduce different height limitations for sloping and flat roofs. New height and setback restrictions for landscape walls and retaining walls are also proposed.

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1. If you believe your property is affected by this text amendment, attend this meeting in person and submit comments directly to Council.

Review the Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment Bylaw No. 3004 and related information at the Development Services Department, City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. anytime between 8:30am-5pm, Monday to Friday, except stat holidays. Leave at least one arm’s length of space between your carts/bin

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2. You can also send a submission in writing anytime before 12 noon on April 7, 2015. If you plan on sending your feedback ahead of time, email it to clerks@ portmoody.ca or fax it to 604.469.4550.

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Chamber, police warn of scammers Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com The first clue is that there is no such organization as the Coquitlam Chamber of Commerce. Regardless, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has sent out a warning to its members to be on alert for a possible scam. The organization said a scam has been making the rounds involving businesses in the Tri-Cities. According to the chamber, telephone scammers have been contacting members stating they are calling on behalf of a “chamber of commerce” or the “Coquitlam Chamber of Commerce,” and asking for information on the business’s location and if whether it’s moved recently or will be moving. The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce noted the chamber has not hired any outside sources to collect data, and is recommending the businesses verify credentials if they get a call. They also note the caller ID shows a number of 882-014-0326. Michael Hind, the chamber’s executive director, said the organization has received a couple of calls about the scam, but none of the businesses have fallen for it. “At this point we’re letting people know to be careful,” he said, adding police are not involved. Hind said it’s the first time he can remember that the organization has been the target of scammers. In related news, now that it’s tax season,

Coquitlam RCMP are warning residents about another scam. In this case, one of the detachment’s own officers recently received an e-mail where he was asked to click on a web link to register for a “Government Gateway” account to receive a $386 tax refund. However, when police tested the link, they were taken to a fake Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website that looks very much like the official page. RCMP note the website is even in both official languages, but a closer look at the URL revealed it is not the real CRA website. The site also asks visitors to provide personal information including a credit card number, expiry and the card verification value code, which the CRA would not ask for. “As police officers, we see many ways fraudsters try to get personal and financial information from their potential victims,” said RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung in a statement. “Tax season is here and scammers are using this opportunity to get your information by offering you a ‘tax refund.’ “After they get your information, they can use it for illegitimate financial gains, such as applying for credit cards, mortgages and personal loans; or they can simply sell it to other identity thieves.” Police point out if you are expecting a tax refund, the CRA will either mail you a cheque or deposit the refund directly into your bank account. It does not ask for your personal information by e-mail.

Public Notice Watermain Flushing The City of Port Coquitlam will be flushing watermains in the areas shown on the map below beginning the week of March 30, 2015. Flushing may cause pressure fluctuations and some discolouration and sediment in the water reaching your home or business. Both of these conditions should be of short duration. If your water appears discoloured, run a cold water tap until the water clears. Please direct inquiries to the Engineering Operations Division at 604.927.5496.

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ith Future Shop and Target signs soon to come down, the retail landscape is in flux. We hope there are no other victims in the wings, waiting to make an announcement that they’re shutting down operations — but suspect these two chains won’t be the last. Future Shop’s demise was precipitated by the rise of online shopping, while Target’s was caused by an overambitious and poorly executed rollout. As the big chains dominate the news, however, there are hundreds of small businesses in the Tri-Cities that, while not building an empire that will later fall spectacularly, create jobs and supply goods on a more personal level. Let’s remember that, if we want a vital local community, we need to support these shops as well.

TEACHER TAKES AIM AT PROVINCE’S BILL 11, WHICH FOCUSES ON EDUCATION Education Minister Peter Fassbender stated, when Bill 11 was introduced last week, that it was to make a “standard of accountability” for teachers. He and the people in his ministry have obviously not talked to any teachers. If he — or they — had, they would realize that teachers constantly do professional development. They attend workshops, take courses and meet with colleagues to discuss best practices in order to meet the needs of students regularly. I do not do professional development because it is mandated. I do it because I want to be the very best that I can be at my job, and I do it because I want my students to do well. I have 10 years of university training, and have done diplomas and degrees beyond the basic professional certificate. What do the MLAs and ministers do that qualifies them for their positions? What do they do that improves their performance on our behalf? (What is their “standard” of accountability?) Mr. Fassbender has had raises far more than adequate to cover inflationary costs over the past six years. So have all of our MLAs and ministers. They have given nothing to school boards to assist in dealing with those costs. Now this government talks about “low hanging fruit.” Is an administrator, who now has to clean up vomit when a child is ill in the school because the school board can no longer afford a day-time custodian, low-hanging fruit? When is the last time any of the MLAs or ministers did that job in the Parliament buildings? New costs for the legislature include the not-so-small salary increases that MLAs and ministers have received. They now include security guards. If they had to have well-balanced budgets, as school boards are required to, perhaps the time has come. Do we really need men like Mr. Fassbender who do no more than give the message that the premier tells him to? Do we need ministers like these who do not truly represent their constituents or the people of this province? Perhaps a few of their positions should be cut. What is good for one should be good for all. The legislature should have to meet the mandates that they lay upon others. This government needs to stop blowing smoke like Bill 11 in our eyes and instead address their many years of underfunding education. Children are our future, and how we educate them is an indicator of how strongly we truly believe in a democratic society. Mary Loblaw Port Moody 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.

A potential power grab? PROVINCE READY TO WAGE WAR WITH TEACHERS

he introduction last week of yet another education reform package is further evidence the BC Liberals remain on a collision course with school trustees and teachers. This showdown has been building for years, and one has to wonder what the eventual outcome is going to look like. Will it be a broken education system, beset by a host of structural problems and worries? Or will it be an efficient, streamlined one that will incorporate needed changes? Either way, it’s going to be an increasingly messy brawl for a while yet. Any hopes the landmark deal reached with the BC Teachers’ Federation last fall would foster a new era of cooperation and non-confrontation in public education are fast disappearing. The latest education reform package takes a direct shot at both teachers and elected school trustees. Last week’s innocuously titled Education Statutes Amendment Act (Bill 11) took an easy swipe at one vulnerability of B.C.’s teachers: their mysterious professional development days, which seem to have grown like untended weeds over the years. Few parents have any idea what teachers actually do that constitutes “professional development” when a Pro D day occurs (usually at the beginning or end of the week). But they are much more keenly aware of their own reality — if they have younger school-age children — of having to scramble to find proper child care with the classroom closed for the day.

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The government wants teachers to be “accountable” for their activities on Pro D days. Fair enough, I suppose, but one has to wonder why it takes legislation in the newly introduced form to do this. The new legislation simply creates a two-year consultation process with the BCTF to come up with some ground rules. But why not establish the rules and guidelines first, and then put them in legislation? Doing it this way simply pokes teachers in the eye needlessly, and infers Pro D day privileges are somehow being abused (which teachers vociferously deny). But the fuss over Pro D days is window dressing compared to the real meat of Bill 11, which amends the School Act to give the education minister far more authority over how school boards opt to spend money. Bill 11 will allow the minister to effectively force school boards into “shared service” funding arrangements with other school boards and other public entities, such as health authorities and municipal governments. Critics — and you can count a mounting chorus of boos from school trustees from around the province — will no doubt view this potential power grab in rather sinister terms, and portray it is as a step closer to abolishing school boards altogether. That seems a bit of a stretch, although it is clear the BC Liberals are throwing a

lot of things at the public education system right now — curriculum overhauls, huge funding cuts, the wielding of an increasing large stick at all the players, etc. — that one has to wonder what is really going on. Conspiracy theorists see all this as simply laying the foundation for the privatization of the public school system. This is silly, because while it is true that independent schools are receiving increases in public finding, the fact remains the gap between the sector is still huge: $310 million for independent schools and $5.5 billion for the public side. A more likely scenario is that we have a provincial government that has longheld suspicions about school district spending “waste,” a perceived bloated education sector administration, and a desire to squeeze that sector to force “savings” for the taxpayers (not to mention a continuing mistrust of the teachers’ union, the latest contract notwithstanding). With a growing list of school districts projecting budget deficits of alarming proportions, the stage is being set for Education Minister Peter Fassbender to directly step into the activities of school boards and wrest control of their budget-making powers. This will no doubt be denounced as anti-democratic by many, although the government may view school boards as public bodies that are elected by a small portion of the electorate and are in many cases controlled by public sector union members. In any event, there are lively times ahead for the public education sector. Last fall’s teachers’ strike and eventual contract appears to have settled little. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

LETTERS A NEW HISTORY ON BURKE

Our first fire hall on Burke Mountain opened in 1979, according to Dave Menzies, longtime resident of Burke Mountain and volunteer firefighter. On Thursday nights the sound of the hall’s siren would wail across the mountain shortly after 7 p.m. to signify practice had started. It was often answered by the howls of coyotes and dogs of the neighbourhood. The kids would stop to listen. When the siren would go off for a call-out, they’d watch the men of the neighbourhood heading for the hall in their cars, calling out who they saw answering the call. I would say a silent prayer for the people they had gone to assist and that the men would all be back safely. We were lucky. They always were. The opportunity to participate as auxiliary firefighters also provided training and experience for many young men who went on to professional careers as firefighters in communities all around the Lower Mainland. For the volunteers, the camaraderie between the young and inexperienced and the seasoned older fellows couldn’t be matched. The Burke

Mountain Fire Hall auxiliaries had more than their share of very capable “characters” with a wide range of skill sets. Earliest volunteer firefighters who were also residents of Burke Mountain were Eric Paterson, Ken Hall, Lloyd Miller, Phil Rinzema, Derek Barrio, Ed Blazs, Jim Laughlin, Leo Doullard, Ramsay McKenzie, Bob Behnke, Bud Ritchie, John Martin and many others over the years. Bob Behnke was often the first to arrive, as he lived kitty corner from the hall and could simply dash across the street. He’d get suited up and have the truck outside as vehicles pulled up. More than a few neighbourhood barbecues were abandoned by the guys responding to the siren signifying a call-out, the wives and children left to eat on their own. Then there were the calls in the middle of the night, some of them very stormy. These people all had “day” jobs! Thanks, guys, and to your families, too. Our beautiful new fire hall is wonderful, and I thank Mayor Richard Stewart, all city councillors past and present, as well as city staff, who facilitated the building of it. It will serve the community well for generations to come. Thank you to Chief

Wade Pierlot for organizing a public “grand opening” and all the battalion staff, on duty and off, who showed off the equipment, barbecued hot dogs and cut cake. It was an excellent start to a new history of fire service on Burke Mountain. Janet Klopp Coquitlam

WHY NOT TRY THIS IDEA OUT? I have a wonderful idea. We have law enforcers who, perplexed by alarming behaviour of mentally ill citizens, react in sometimes horrific ways. We have families who struggle with mentally ill family members, and find it nearly impossible to find satisfactory ways of living together. We hear about mentally ill people evicted from their dwelling places because of unacceptable behaviour. We have mentally ill people self-medicating with destructive drugs, and mentally ill people sleeping on the streets. Now suppose we were to locate a large preserve of partially forested land, and decide to use our taxes to build a place where we could give these people the care

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and safety they need. We could build various types of accommodation, appropriate for various needs. There might be cabins where three or four friends could live together. We could build larger buildings where people could have private rooms. There would be nurses and doctors trained in the care of the mentally ill, and recreation of many kinds would be offered. People could have gardens if they wished — the great Voltaire suggested that to deal with life’s tribulations, we can help to heal ourselves by cultivating our gardens. The forest with nature’s healing power would always be available. A chain-link fence could be hidden at the back of the forest, and covered with vines where it might be visible. The great goal would be to keep people safe and to help them to live the best life possible. Kindness and caring would be the rule at this place, so it never ever becomes like the institution in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. I happen to know of a piece of land that would be ideal for such a project — I’m thinking of the Riverview Lands in Coquitlam! Now, is that not a brilliant idea? Jane Shoemaker Coquitlam

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Learn. Get Involved. You Talk. We’ll Listen. School District No.43 (Coquitlam) would like to invite you to be a part of the 2015 - 2016 Budget Process The Coquitlam School Board is providing multiple opportunities for public input, from April 7, 2015 to April 21, 2015.

All public budget events (except the Twitter Chat) will be held at Winslow Centre Gymnasium at 1100 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 7:00 p.m. - Preliminary Budget Presentation & Open House Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 7:30 p.m. - Presentations to the Board (Delegations) Thursday, April 16, 2015, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Twitter Chat using hashtag #sd43budget Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 7:00 p.m. - Final Budget Presentation and Board Approval Visit our website or follow us on social media to find out more information: www

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com It started years ago as a symbolic gesture to take action on climate change, but interest in Earth Hour appears to be on the decline. According to BC Hydro, Saturday’s Earth Hour event reduced the provincial electricity load by 0.2 per cent, compared to one per cent in 2014, and a high of two per cent in 2008. In the Tri-Cities, the numbers weren’t much better. Port Moody topped the five communities reducing the electricity load by one per cent for the hour. Coquitlam was close behind, reducing its load by 0.9 per cent, while Port Coquitlam was third with a 0.7-per-cent reduction. Both the villages of Anmore and Belcarra reduced their electricity loads by just one-half per cent. The top municipality in the province was Whistler, which cut its load by 7.2 per cent. But a closer look at the numbers reveals the percentage of load savings in the Tri-Cities has been decreasing each year. In 2014, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and Coquitlam saved 2.3 per cent, 1.8 per cent and 1.8 per cent respectively. In 2013, all three Tri-Cities managed to reduce their electricity loads by 1.9 per cent. In 2012, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody reduced energy consumption during Earth Hour by 1.85 per cent, two per

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cent, and 1.85 respectively, while in 2011, the three communities decreased consumption by 2.25 per cent, three per cent and 2.1 per cent respectively. Despite the decline in energy savings, Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay suggested Earth Hour is a worthwhile exercise, adding in some years the event gets more attention than others. “I didn’t feel there was a lot of attention paid to it this year,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. “Regardless, it’s a good reminder for people.” As for the municipality, Port Moody didn’t do anything specific for the hour, but the mayor suggested the city has reduced its overall energy consumption dramatically in recent years. “We’re already efficient,” Clay said. He noted the city recently completed an energy review of City Hall and each year upgrades like motion sensors in rooms are put in place to save energy. Earth Hour is an annual global event hosted by the World Wildlife Foundation where people around the world are encouraged to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics for one hour. It started as a one-city initiative in Sydney, Australia in 2007. BC Hydro said this year’s savings around the province amounted to 15 megawatt hours or the equivalent of turning off about 680,000 LED light bulbs.

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mation personal. I was interested to see that the site also covers information the teen should not provide until he is actually hired. That would include their social insurance number, driver’s licence number, health card number and banking information. The most challenging role for parents is to insist that the child dress professionally for the interview. Even if the job is to be as a dishwasher or in construction, first impressions count. If he strikes out and can’t find any work, it is time to become creative. Parents in the neighbourhood will be looking for reliable teens to care for their school-aged kids. Lots of parents prefer teen sitters because they are more likely to be active with the kids taking them places on the bus or to the local park. I recall one sitter we had who loved to bike and he and my son spent some great days biking around the town, having a wonderful time. Prepare some flyers, deliver them door-to-door and ask to place them in local stores, the library and community centre. Finding work can be a challenge but with a plan and some forethought it can happen. Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker and author. If you want to read more, sign up for her informational newsletter at parentingtoday. ca.

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students. You may also have friends who would spend 10 minutes with your child in an information interview to help him determine what he would like to do. You want to be doing this now before the rush. Students who wait until the last minute are unlikely to find work. Once they identify some likely prospects the work begins in earnest and for most of our kids, this will be a new experience. Let them know what they might expect in a job interview. Have them practise some basic answers concerning their skills, availability and experience. Identifying their experience can be a challenge because this is their first job. But think about it — have they done babysitting, cut a neighbour’s lawn, helped dad with major home repairs or been involved in a major project at school? Their experiences do not have to be paid engagements, simply times when their responsibility and accountability were brought into play. Service Canada has a job bank online but it also offers some important advice for teens. The site has a section for youth that you and your child may want to visit: youth.gc.ca. Take a look together and go through the suggestions. There are hints on writing a resume, on preparing for the interview and where to look for jobs. This is a great time to tell your kids stories about your first jobs. It makes the infor-

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The fifth-annual Burke Mountain Community Easter Egg Hunt is set for Good Friday (April 3), and organizers say it promises to be bigger than ever. Last year’s event saw close to 700 kids and their families turn out to hunt for eggs, according to a press release, and this year’s event is expected to draw 1,000 kids. The event, which happens at Galloway Park, will feature a live band, food and 30,000 chocolate eggs. Organizers say last year’s event, with the help of sponsors, raised more than $5,600 for Tri-City Transitions, and this year’s event aims to surpass that. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart and his bunny Einstein, as well as several city councillors, are expected to attend the event. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the egg hunt starts at 11 a.m., rain or shine.

Swap meet set for May 3 The Poirier Community Centre will be hosting a kids’ swap meet on Sunday, May 3, and is looking for vendors to swap and sell gently used children’s clothing, books, toys and more. As of last last week, there were 33 tables left. To book a table, call 604927-4386 or sign up online at www.coquitlam.ca/signmeup. Search “Swap Meet” to register. For more information about this event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., visit www.coquitlam.ca/poirier. Poirier Community Centre is located at 630 Poirier St. in Coquitlam.

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Dr. Davidicus Wong life-threatening blood loss in an automobile accident, the emergency doctor may recommend a blood transfusion to save his life. However, if that patient, when capable, left clear written instructions that he would not accept a blood transfusion under any circumstances, his wishes would be respected by the physician even if family members want him to receive the blood. During the time that Burnaby Hospital had its own Ethical Resources Committee, I was the chair for 17 years; in my last 10 years in that role, I led a team providing ethics consultations at the request of families, patients and health-care providers when they couldn’t agree on the best course of action. Many of the patients we were asked to see were in the intensive care unit or in longterm care, where it wasn’t clear if life support such as machine-assisted breathing, feeding tubes and IV fluids would provide benefit to the patient. In all cases, the patients were unconscious or for other reasons no longer capable of understanding their situation, making medical decisions and communicating their preferences to the care team. In none of the cases had the patients put anything in writing in the past when they were capable of giving consent. Family members would then have to make heart-

wrenching decisions on behalf of the patient based on what they thought their loved one would want. Dilemmas arose when family members disagreed with one another or with members of the hospital care team. Sometimes, it wasn’t clear which family member was the most appropriate decision maker on behalf of the unconscious or otherwise incapable patient. If you were the patient, who would you choose to make decisions on your behalf? Would they respect your values and all that gives your life meaning? Who has the right to see your medical records? Under what circumstances may you lose the right to make your own decisions? How do you make your wishes known in advance? I will address these questions in upcoming columns and at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7 at the Bonsor Recreation Complex in Burnaby. I’ll be speaking on a topic relevant to your care both in and out of the hospital, “What you should know about medical ethics.” This free public talk is part of the Burnaby Division of Family Practice’s Empowering Patients education series. For more information, call Leona Cullen at 604-259-4450 or register online at lcullen@divisionsbc.ca.

Dr. Davidicus Wong is a family physician. For more information on the Burnaby Division of Family Practice’s public health education series, visit divisionsbc.ca/ burnaby. For more on achieving your positive potential at every age, visit davidicuswong. wordpress.com.

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o you believe that medical ethics is an area of philosophy that doesn’t apply to you? Many share that misconception. The principles of bioethics — autonomy, confidentiality, beneficence and non-maleficence — certainly sound like high-level philosophical concepts. No wonder people assume that they’re not relevant to their everyday lives. In reality, ethics is at the core of your relationship with doctors and other healthcare providers. Although we seek to help our patients (the principle of beneficence), this must be balanced with the risk of doing harm. Every treatment, medication and test carries potential risks, including side effects and complications. For this reason, the first rule of medicine is to do no harm (non-maleficence). Tests and treatments, including medications and procedures, are merely the tools of medicine; ethics guides us in their use. In the practice of medicine, we have evidence-based protocols and guidelines on the best treatment of specific medical conditions, such as an acute stroke or heart attack. They are continually being updated based on clinical research. However, the treatment that individual patients would choose for themselves may not be what the guidelines recommend. In health care, we do not treat medical conditions in isolation; we treat the whole person in the context of a unique life. Individual autonomy (the ability to make one’s own choices) is a fundamental guiding principle. For example, if a previously capable adult was unconscious after suffering

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Bee shortage? Try masons “I have an espalier apple tree with three different varieties of apples in a pot near two apple trees growing in the ground. Last year I had many apple blossoms but only a few apples. If I move the espalier apple away from the other two apple trees, do I need another apple tree to plant alongside for pollination?” Sally Wong Vancouver It sounds like a pollination problem from lack of bees. Insufficient cross-pollination problems with other apple trees is also a possibility. But with five apple varieties in your yard, I don’t think all are incompatible. I wonder how many bees you have in your neighbourhood. Honeybees are in short supply everywhere, but in densely populated areas (small lots/townhouses, etc). wild bees are also hard to find. Wild bees are vital for pollination and die from pesticides just like honeybees. I’d recommend you start to keep mason bees. Their nesting tubes need very little space on house or shed walls, they never sting and are easy to keep. It’s too late this year to get kits of

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mason bee houses/egg laying tubes/cocoons, etc., but it’s something to keep in mind for next year. Because the cocoons contain little living creatures, it would be best to order from a garden centre in very early spring. Usually when you buy a kit you are given instructions with it. Mason bees make a big improvement in fruit tree and berry crops and once you begin caring for them, you don’t have to buy a kit again. There’s also a very good book, Pollination with Mason Bees, by Dr. Margriet Dogterom. It’s a gardener’s guide to managing mason bees for fruit production. I doubt that adding another apple tree to your yard would help. Some varieties of apples are self-fertile, others pollinate only certain varieties and a few don’t cross-pollinate

any other apples. Trying to match five apple varieties isn’t practical. But did you know that crabapple trees are great pollinators for all apple trees? I’d suggest adding a crabapple tree to your yard. The fruit is small and acidic but makes delicious jelly and is quite decorative and so are the flowers. A third possibility with your low fruit production is that the in-ground trees are just too young to bear much fruit. They may be concentrating on vegetative growth. Your espalier tree may also be young, but it also could be the pot hasn’t been big enough. Planting this in the ground is a good idea. “How can I plant peppers from seeds — in soil and in pots or in the ground?” Florence Vancouver Peppers need to be started in sterilized potting soil in pots. This can be done on a windowsill or under a plant light in your house — or in a greenhouse or cold frame. Now is the best time to do this because peppers are very slow-growing and can’t be

put out until frost season is well over. The end of May is the very earliest it’s safe to plant peppers in the outside garden. ••• The Alpine Garden Club of B.C.’s spring show and sale happens from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 in the Floral Hall of VanDusen Gardens, at 37th Avenue and Oak Street in Vancouver. The focus will be on alpines, shrubs and perennials. For more information, e-mail rose_marie_adams@hotmail. com. Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to her via amarrison@ shaw.ca. Include the name of your city or region.

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Notice of Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel In accordance with the Community Charter, a meeting of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel, to consider and deal with Local Improvement Frontage and Parcel Tax Rolls, which include street work, sanitary sewer, and boulevard maintenance, will be held at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C., V3B 7N2 at 1:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2015 and Thursday, 10:00 a.m., April 16, 2015 if required. A property owner may make an appeal if he feels there has been an error or omission.

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An Appeal shall not be heard by the Panel unless written notice of the appeal has been made to the office of the Collector at least forty-eight hours prior to the time appointed for the first sitting of the panel. The Panel shall review the following Bylaws; and if no complaints are received, the frontage assessment roll will be considered to be authenticated. Bylaw 2895 Road Rehabilitation Bylaw 2373 Maintenance Specific Area Bylaw 2926 Concrete Curb and Gutter Bylaw 2450 Culvert Crossing Bylaw 2936 Street Construction Bylaw 3475 Sidewalk Bylaw 2549 Maintenance Specified Area Bylaw 2804 Concrete Curb and Gutter Bylaw 2861 Concrete Curb and Gutter Bylaw 3590 Silver Springs Habitat Bylaw 3380 Concrete Curb and Gutter Bylaw 4115 Local Service Area Bylaw 4471 Lane Paving Bylaw 3270 Lane Paving Bylaw 3290 Concrete Curb and Gutter Bylaw 3493 Concrete Curb and Gutter Bylaw 4116 Lane Paving

Bylaw 2914 Concrete Curb and Gutter Bylaw 3457 Concrete Curb and Gutter Bylaw 2935 Concrete Curb and Gutter Bylaw 3379 Concrete Curb and Gutter Bylaw 3547 Methane Detection Bylaw 2938 Lane Paving Bylaw 2996 Concrete Curb and Gutter Bylaw 3044 Concrete Curb and Gutter Bylaw 3048 Concrete Curb and Gutter Bylaw 3116 Asphalt Overlay Bylaw 3135 Concrete Curb and Gutter Bylaw 3148 Asphalt Overlay Bylaw 3250 Concrete Curb and Gutter Bylaw 2922 Road Rehabilitation Bylaw 3967 Local Service Area Bylaw 4035 Local Service Area

The Local Improvement Assessment Roll is available for inspection at City Hall during regular ofﬁce hours. Parcel tax for sanitary sewer is ﬁxed for all properties and will appear on the yearly tax notice. Further information on Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel Notice call 604-927-3050.

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coquitlamcentre.ca We are proud to be Platinum Sponsor for SHARE’s 10th Annual IMAGINE Gala! Coquitlam Centre has been a true advocate of SHARE Family & Community Services for decades. A strong believer in giving back to the community it serves; Coquitlam Centre has earned a reputation for providing support to many non-profit organizations and charities throughout the Tri-Cities and beyond. Over the years, Coquitlam Centre has created a number of signature events designed to benefit SHARE through awareness, fundraising and donations. Some of the more memorable events include: Santa’s Food Drive (which ran for more than 10 years), Christmas In July, Family Drive-In Movie Series, Jingle Bell Jog and Unwrapped – A Charity Night of Shopping. Each holiday season Coquitlam Centre provides a Gift Wrap Centre and ToyBank location, raising funds and collecting donations for SHARE’s Christmas Hamper Program. Annually, Coquitlam Centre hosts a number of Food Drives at the shopping centre or in the parking lot, with the Management Team holding their own departmental Food Drive challenges

Coquitlam Centre’s most recent joint venture with SHARE resulted in over 3,000 bags of gently used and new clothing, toiletries and gift cards being collected to benefit those impacted by the Glen Drive fire. Coquitlam Centre is very proud of the ongoing partnership they have established with SHARE. “SHARE’s staff, volunteers and programs all exhibit a dedication and commitment beyond expectation. The sheer scope of what this organization does in making a difference and improving the lives of children and families in the Tri-Cities is simply ‘amazing’ – and absolutely goes above and beyond their mandate,” states Deborah Stetz, Coquitlam Centre’s marketing director. This year, Coquitlam Centre is a Platinum Sponsor for the IMAGINE Gala 2015. Proceeds from the IMAGINE Gala are used to fund SHARE’s vital services. These services are assets to the well-being of so many individuals and families who live in the Tri-Cities area, and include: the Food Bank program, New Beginnings resources, Early Intervention Therapy, Senior Services, and Counselling, to name a few. SHARE’s focus is to uproot poverty, ensure the social wellbeing of the members of our society, and to create healthy and inclusive communities.

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Learn about local hikes Have you always wanted to get outdoors and enjoy what the local mountains have to offer but weren’t sure where to go or how to hike safely? Or have you hiked in the past and now want to put your boots on again? In either case, the Burke Mountain Naturalists aim to help at their April meeting. On Tuesday, April 14, experienced hiker Ian McArthur will give a slide presentation on some of his

Focus on eating local

On Wednesday, April 8, join master gardener Wim Vander Zalm at Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre for an information-filled session on smallspace food gardens. “No matter where you live, you can grow your own fruits and vegetables, and enjoy a summer of abundant produce from your very own garden,” according to event organizer the Port Moody Public Library. The workshop will include expert tips on plant selection, container setup and growing conditions for urban spaces. From delicious salad greens to succulent tomatoes, Vander Zalm can recommend specific cultivars that are best suited to the Lower Mainland microclimate, and suggest solutions for common smallspace challenges. Bring your toughest gardening questions for the Q&A session after the lecture, and get advice on problems like sun and wind exposure, container watering and pest management. Vander Zalm has years of experience hosting CKNW Radio’s Garden Talk program, and answers questions for both GardenWise and BC Home & Garden magazines. This free session is suitable for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike. Let Vander Zalm help you get your edible containers off to a flying start. To register for this event, which takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m., call the library at 604-469-4577, or e-mail ask thelibrary@portmoody.ca.

favourite places to walk and hike in the Tri-Cities and beyond. McArthur will outline the 10 essential items to have in your backpack, and other safety considerations. His talk will also cover guidebooks, Internet resources and hiking clubs of interest to novice and intermediate hikers. The guidebook Burke and Widgeon: A Hiker’s Guide,

published in 2013 by Lyle Litzenberger, will be for sale at the meeting, which starts at 7:30 p.m. in the hall of Como Lake United Church, at the corner of Marmont Street and King Albert Avenue in Coquitlam. Everyone is welcome to attend and there is no charge. For more information, call 604-936-4108 or 604-461-3864, or see www.bmn. bc.ca.

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Naturalist and hiker Ian McArthur has led hikes for the Burke Mountain Naturalists for 18 years. He’ll give a talk on Tuesday, April 14.

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WED, APRIL 1 Hyde Creek Watershed Society meets at

7:15 p.m. at the Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. in Port Coquitlam. Learn about what the group does or tour the hatchery. Everyone is welcome. Info: www.hydecreek.org. 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 “Stress — learning how to cope with little and big problems without using.” 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. Terry Fox Library hosts Pyjama Storytime session from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stufﬁe. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Info: 604-927-7999.

THURS, APRIL 2 Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary is holding a

Used Book Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the main lobby of Eagle Ridge Hospital, 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody. Funds raised go towards the purchase of hospital equipment and patient comfort items. Dogwood Pavilion hosts a seminar presented by the BC Securities Commission called InvestRight at 10 a.m. at 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. This seminar provides a wide range of tools to help investors develop critical thinking needed to protect themselves. Learn how to spot fraud warning signs, the various types of scams and where to report a scam. Presenter Dave Inglis has been investigating violations of the Securities Act for the Enforcement division of the BC Securities Commission since 2001. This presentation is free, however, pre-registration is required. Info/Register: 604-927-4386.

FRI, APRIL 3

5th Annual Burke Mountain Community Easter Egg Hunt kicks off at 10 a.m. at Galloway Park, 3404 Galloway Ave. in Coquitlam. Registration starts at 10 a.m., with the egg hunt beginning at 11, rain or shine. Participation is by donation and each family must bring its own Easter egg basket. Proceeds go to charity. Info: 604-219-5640 or easter@rebeccapermack.com.

SAT, APRIL 4

Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity Society hosts its fourth annual gala night at 6 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. A catered dinner, bar service, live and silent auctions, door prize draws, and live entertainment will be featured. All money raised will be used to provide support to families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Minors will not be permitted. Tickets are $44.80 each. Info: Jen at 604-723-6889, Shannon at 604-339-6658 or info@crccs.ca. Tri-City Wordsmiths meet from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd. “Building Books and Selling Stories: A DIY Guide To Self-Publishing” will be the topic presented by guest speaker Sadiq Somjee, a 30-year IT veteran and artist/graphic novelist, who will demonstrate some online publishing tools and creation of a simple blog. The meeting will conclude with a chance to chat with the author and network with other writers. Info: 604-475-2875 or pandorabee1@gmail.com.

TUE, APRIL 7

Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society hosts a “Heritage Detective” session from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Heritage at Leigh Square, 150–2248 McAllister Ave. in Port Coquitlam. The theme will be agriculture, and attendees will discuss the history of the ranches, farms and dairies of early Port Coquitlam and the surrounding area, including Minnekhada and Blakeburn Ranch. Info: info@pocoheritage.org. Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support holds

its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way. All those involved with prostate problems are invited to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly conﬁdential atmosphere. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Info: Norm at 604-936-8703, or Ken at 604-936-2998. Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets noon to 3 p.m. and Thursday, April 9, 7 to 9:30 p.m., both at the Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-544-0994.

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Terry Fox Library hosts a meeting of the Lego Club for kids from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Come play, create and experiment. Info: 604-927-7999. Port Moody Library hosts an information session with master gardener Wim Vander Zalm, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr. Get expert tips on plant selection, container setup and growing conditions for urban spaces and grow your own fruits and vegetables. This is a free session, for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike. Register: 604-469-4577 or askthelibrary@portmoody.ca. 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 “Mental illness, depression and addiction. Understanding the links between mental illness and addiction will be the goal.” 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.

THURS, APRIL 9 TriCity Christian Women’s Club hosts its

Womens Connection Luncheon, noon at the Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Featured topic is holistic ﬁtness and wellbeing. Register: 604-937-7198 by April 7. District 43 Parent Advisory Council offers a parent information night on the EDI/MDI (Early and Middle Development Instrument), 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Gallery Room of the Winslow Centre, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Hear about how data is used to support healthy kids and what parents and PACs can do to be part of the process. Register: 604-939-3690 (leave name, telephone number and No. of people attending) or online http://dpac43edimdi2015.eventbrite.ca.

FRI, APRIL 10

Friends of Coquitlam Public Library Society holds its annual Quiz Night in the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, 1169 Pinetree Way. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the quiz starts at 7:30. Tickets are $25 and include coffee, snacks, dessert and a chance to win draw prizes. Proceeds support literacy and purchasing equipment for the library. Info or tickets: 604-937-4130. Metro Vancouver presents an Evening Frog Song walk at Minnekhada Regional Park, 7 to 9 p.m., for ages six and up. Hear the amphibian chorus and learn about life in the marsh, with a park interpreter. Cost is $4.25 child/youth/senior and $8/adult. Registration is required. Register/ Info: 604-432-6359, quote barcode 6054.

ONGOING Stroke Recovery Association of BC – Co-

quitlam Branch meets Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Those recovering from a stroke and their caregivers are invited to take part in speech therapy, exercise, indoor bocce, music, dance, games, speakers, outings, fun and friendship. Info: 604-927-6093 or mhansen@coquitlam.ca. SUCCESS is looking for volunteers for its Mentoring Program, which helps new immigrants adapt to Canadian society and/or find employment. Info: Mandy Siu at 604-468-6069. Terry Fox Library hosts the Adult Learner Book Club, for whom English is a second language. Upgrade your reading skills, make new friends and practice English in a fun environment, 2 to 3 p.m. every second Friday, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo.

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Port Moody blazes its own Cup path Dan OLSON sports@thenownews.com Small in size, the stature of the Port Moody Soccer Club continues to grow. The club registered three cup titles on the weekend, with the Port Moody Lordco junior Gunners’ clean sheet 5-0 victory over Westcoast FC garnering the Under-21 Cup. That decision — coupled with the Div. 1 Gunners’ 4-2 win in the Bradner Open Cup and Port Moody Rangers’ 1-0 triumph in the Masters Cup — kept the momentum going as the U21 squad prepares for the provincial playdowns, which start in 10 days. “For some of the boys this was one of the last times they’re playing in [Under-21] so to be able to win it, and win it at home was a special thing,” said coach Russel Huggon. “They showed a lot of determination and I was really impressed that when the whistle went, there was no running onto the field celebration. They held it for the dressing room because there’s still more work to do.” The Gunners blitzed through the Fraser Valley Soccer League’s U21 division with a perfect 18-0-0 record, outscoring its rivals by an incredible 135-3 — yes, three goals against. But two of those were off set-plays, and the other off a penalty kick. Huggon, who played 10 years of pro in Scotland and England, including a first division title with Hibernian, said his game plan is all about possession and the players have taken it to heart. “It’s all about possession and having read up about the beginnings of the game that’s what soccer was,” noted Huggon, in his second season skippering the PoMo team. “My overseas background was more a learning experience, seeing a different way of doing things and I try to bring that to my team.” Experience was part of the journey, he said, and last year’s crushing 1-0 defeat in the U21 final to

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The red jerseyed Port Moody Gunners program captured three cup victories on the weekend, led by the under-21 Lordco Gunners. Also claiming valuable hardware were the Port Moody Div. 1 Gunners and the Port Moody Rangers. Langley was applied as a motivational balm — with good results. “That was a huge, tough loss that tasted bitter for quite some time,” recalled Huggon. They erased that sting with two goals in the first half by Steve Porcellato. Westcoast had golden boot recipient Adrian Jackson buzzing around the net but Sebastian Faber was rock-solid, as was the defence. “[Faber] made one great ‘TV

SPORTS SHORTS BARZAL, TAMBELLINI ON FIRE

Playoffs are bringing the best out of local hockey products Adam Tambellini and Mathew Barzal. The two Western Hockey League forwards racked up key goals to help their clubs register wins to launch the first round of the playoffs. Tambellini, a New York Rangers prospect, gave his Calgary Hitmen the win Sunday, tying the series with the Kootenay Ice 1-1 with a 3-2 overtime victory on home ice. The Port Moody native’s goal came 16:36 into the extra frame, after teammate Pavel Karnaukhov had deadlocked Game 2 midway through the third period. In Portland, Barzal’s second goal of the night would be the difference as the Seattle Thunderbirds battled archrival Winterhawks in their best-of-seven series. The winning goal came with just 2:42 left in regulation time. The Coquitlam native and top-10 touted 2015 NHL draft pick opened the scoring 1:01 into the game. Barzal and the T-birds would be shut down 3-0 by Portland in Game 2. Both series continued last night (Tuesday, past the TriCities NOW deadline).

stop,’ where it was probably going wide but it looked great. He also handled the ball and came out and was just his usual, sound self,” said Huggon, noting it was the goalkeeper’s 18th straight shutout. Also scoring were Edi Bogere, Nick Leonard and Souta Nakayama. This year’s roster features 10 newcomers to the program, but if there was any concerns about chemistry they dissolved before the seasonopening game, remarked the coach.

“We started with six or seven sessions in the preseason, and we built this similar to how my Dad did it in Maple Ridge when I was growing up,” he said. “We’d have all the boys over and I’d cook pasta.” There are more meals ahead, as the team gets ready to launch its provincial playdowns run. • At nearly 70-years-old, the Bradner Cup has its own place in Fraser Valley soccer history. For the next year, that place is the

CALLING ALL HALL NOMINEES

The Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF) is in countdown mode and wants all deserving athletes, teams and volunteers to be counted. Athletes as diverse as Lui Passaglia (2010), Leah Pells (2011) and the 1984 Canadian Little League champions (2013) in the Hall and Lemar Durant (2010), Laura Ann Chong (2011) and Mathew Barzal (2012) in the Wall category have been past honourees. Do you know someone who should join them? The deadline to submit a nominee for consideration, in both the Hall and Wall of Fame divisions, is on April 7. The CSHOF, located inside the foyer of the Coquitlam Sports and Leisure Centre at 633 Poirier St., honours the achievements and character of its community through two areas: the Hall of Fame, recognizing a career or time-tested major accomplishment; and the Wall of Fame, celebrating athletes of all ages and their achievements over the past calendar year (2014). The new inductees will be honoured in June at the annual awards night. The Wall of Fame includes categories for males and females in high school, junior, college/university, senior, masters, disabled, coach and team. To nominate someone, visit www.coquitlamshof.com.

Port Moody Soccer Club. Led by Emad Agahi’s two goals and an assist, the Div. 1 Gunners doubled up Surrey Temple 4-2 to cart off the venerable hardware. Port Moody took a 3-0 lead into halftime, but Surrey closed the gap with a pair of markers to start the second side. In the 80th minute Jon Lewieniec put it away with a rocket of a shot from 20-yards CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

BEST, FOX, WOODS WIN FIRST

In a preview of April showers, the Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils, Heritage Woods Kodiaks and Terry Fox Ravens rained on their opponents’ parade in the Fraser Valley North senior girls soccer league openers on Monday. The Blue Devils were anchored by the strong work of defender Kelsey Green in a 3-0 shutout of Riverside. Despite a standout turn from the Riverside netminder, Best got the win with goals from forward Amanda Kristiasen and midfielders Kathleen Deady and Addy Townsend. The Ravens, meanwhile, pushed ahead by two goals at the half and held on for a 5-3 victory over the Centennial Centaurs. Counting two goals apiece were Carmen Kehler and Natalie LeClerc, while Georgia Hope added a single. Drawing assists on all five goals was Teagan Lefebvre. For the Centaurs, Kara Plican’s goal early in the second half briefly made it a one-goal contest before the Ravens replied. Adding tallies in the loss were Alexa Mafatow, who cashed in Rachel Bralic’s rebound off a free kick, and Madison Weir. Heritage Woods blanked Gleneagle 3-0 in the other game. The teams don’t play again until April 8, when Fox hosts Gleneagle, Centennial visits Best and Riverside takes on Heritage Woods.

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BEST-OF-THREE SERIES GOES AT UBC RINK Dan OLSON sports@thenownews.com For both the Vancouver North East Chiefs and the Alberta champion UFA Bisons, it’s all new territory. The two top-tier midget hockey teams have recorded program firsts in winning their provincial crowns. This weekend, the two tangle for the Pacific Midget Regional title — with the winner advancing to the Telus Cup in Quebec. Although the two have emerged through a rugged route to compete in the best-of-three series, beginning Friday, 7 p.m. at UBC-Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, this is not a first encounter. The Chiefs drew the Bisons in the opener of the Mac’s Midget Tournament last December in Calgary, with the end result a 7-3 setback. It’s history, remarked Vancouver coach Jamie Jackson of a game where travel and altitude were additional obstacles. “We’re a completely different team since then,” said Jackson. “We talked about it and we know how off we were that day. It’s a game that you just throw away.” At the prestigous international invitational AAA tourney, Vancouver finished with a 1-2-1 record, while Strathmore-based Bisons went 3-1 and advanced to the playoff round. It wasn’t long after that tour that the Chiefs’ ship picked up steam, beginning a charge that led them to UBC this weekend (Game 2 goes Saturday, 7 p.m., and a third game, if necessary, would be played Sunday at 1 p.m.).

“We’re a lot different team now than we were [in Calgary],” he noted. Jackson remarked that since the Mac’s tournament, the Chiefs have lost just twice — and are on a 17-game winning streak, including all six playoff contests. From their one encounter and some game tape, Jackson said his squad is well-prepared for this week’s games. “They have a lot of big forwards and play a fairly north-south style,” he noted. “For both teams, this is new territory.” Due to limited ice availability and Hockey Canada regulations on specific game times, the regional final was booked at UBC — a fair trek for the Tri-Cities players and families but still close enough to be called home-ice advantage. The Alberta champions will have rode the bus for one day before Game 1. In getting his players ready, Jackson said a big part has been to see what’s at stake and how to achieve the preferred outcome. “I think a lot of it is making them aware of the worse possible scenario, and showing them what their best is capable of [achieving],” he said. “This was our goal at the start of the season, and we’re completely focused on getting to the Telus Cup.” Both the Chiefs and Bisons entered their respective finals as underdogs, but prevailed through preparation. The Coquitlam-based major midget squad ventured up to Prince George and shocked the regular season champion Cariboo Cougars The Bisons bested Edmonton CAC in a tough best-of-five series that went the distance.

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out. Netminder Josh Rogers turned in a standout performance with a couple of clutch saves, while Fahim Kamali also scored. The older, greyer Port Moody side were underdogs in name only, edging North Delta 1-0 in the battle of the Rangers for the Masters Cup title.

They finished fourth in league play, but the Port Moody Rangers brought its experience to the fore in usurping North Delta, which won the league title with a 14-5-1 record and have a two-year streak of provincial cup final experience. Port Moody goalkeeper Wade Crockett was a standout. Captain Stu Gray delivered the game’s only goal with eight minutes left in regulation.

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