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TWO TRI-CITY TEENS TOP DRAFT PICKS

Two Tri-City hockey players were chosen in the first round of the NHL entry draft last Friday in Buffalo: Dante Fabbro of Coquitlam (left) by the Nashville Predators & Port Moody’s Lucas Johansen (right) by the Washington Capitals: page 27

LEFT: GARRETT JAMES PHOTOGRAPHY; RIGHT: MARISSA BAECKER/KELOWNA ROCKETS

PERSONAL SECURITY

CRA scam won’t go away, police, BBB are warning SARAH PAYNE

Looking for free things for kids to do this summer? There are plenty, including reading clubs: page 3

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The taxman scam that aims to intimidate people into disclosing sensitive personal and financial information to someone purporting to be a Canada Revenue Agency “officer” shows no signs of slowing down.

Several local residents have contacted The Tri-City News to say they’d been contacted by the fraudsters, who are known to try and intimidate those unlucky enough to receive such a call, even threatening arrest. In February a Coquitlam man said he was devastated after being tricked into sending a

scammer $8,000, supposedly for taxes that were owed to the CRA. Two more Tri-City residents reported similar calls in recent weeks. Now, the Better Business Bureau is also warning people that the CRA tax scam continues unabated — it was the organization’s top scam of 2015

and accounted for more than 20% of the frauds reported to its Scam Tracker web page. The BBB expressed concern that the CRA scam is more prevalent than suspected and is targeting seniors at an alarming rate. see BE AWARE, page 9

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SUMMER FOR CHILDREN

Kids plus books equal summer fun in Tri-Cities parks Help kids maintain their literacy over the summer DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Reading and playing outside go hand in hand this summer with a series of outdoor storytimes in Tri-City parks. Ann Johannes, Tri-Cities Literacy Committee co-ordinator, says the Stories Galore and More running July 12 to Aug. 17 in Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam parks will bring families, neighbours and good friends together over the sharing of a book. There will be crafts, storytime and activities, and on July 26 at Port Moody Public Library, a chance to swap books. “This is a great opportunity to get some new reading material,” Johannes said. Stories Galore is in its fifth year in the Tri-Cities and is a big part of the group’s work to promote literacy. The summer program is geared to children up to age six with the goal of encouraging them to love books and reading from an early age. “Obviously, there is a need to have something for children in the summer, something struc-

tured for kids to do,” Johannes said, noting that the popular program fits in with the Live 5-2-1-0 mission to promote healthy habits. (Live 5-2-1-0 encourages families to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables, limit screen time to two hours, engage in one hour of activity and avoid sugary drinks.) Johannes said programs such as Stories Galore and the Summer Reading Clubs at local libraries are also important for helping kids retain what they learned in school. “It’s critical for children,” she said. “If you don’t read to them or get them to read, it’s two months of knowledge that they lose.” And according to information from School District 43, reading just four to five books in the summer can prevent a decline in a child’s fall reading scores. “School District 43 encourages reading in the summer to enhance literacy skills and promote the love of reading,” said Paul McNaughton, the district’s director of learning services.

READING CLUBS

All three public libraries in the Tri-Cities have Summer Reading Clubs. Kids receive a special record to keep track of their reading and if they read

for seven weeks this summer, they’ll be awarded an exclusive Summer Reading Club medal. Local libraries also have summer storytimes and other programs for children. For more information, visit: www.library. coqitlam.bc.ca, www.library. portmoody.ca or www.fvrl.ca (for PoCo’s Terry Fox Library).

STORIES & MORE

Stories Galore and More runs from July 12 to Aug. 17 at parks in Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. Dates and locations are: • Tuesdays: Rocky Point Park in Port Moody from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (There will be a change of location on July 26 to outside the PoMo Public Library for this day only; bring your books to swap.); and Wellington Park in Port Coquitlam, 1 to 2 p.m. • Wednesdays: In Coquitlam, Galloway Park, 11 a.m. to noon; Blue Mountain Park, 1 to 2 p.m.; and Town Centre Park, 3 to 4 p.m. For updates regarding weather, call 604-726-2745 or email tricitiesliteracy@gmail. com. Sponsors are needed for next year’s program; if you’re interested, email the same address. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Ann Johannes, Tri-Cities Literacy Committee co-ordinator, takes a moment at Blue Mountain Park in Coquitlam to check out some of this summer’s most popular children’s books. She says the Stories Galore and More program running July 12 to Aug. 17 in Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam parks will bring families, neighbours and good friends together over the sharing of a book.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Keep kids active without emptying your wallet DIANE STRANDBERG

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DROP-IN

Keeping kids busy this summer is the goal of several organizations supporting families in the Tri-Cities. From free swims to pop-up play spaces, there are plenty of things families can do for free thanks to groups such as Share Family and Community Services, Tri-City Early Years Centre, SUCCESS, Tri-Cities Family Place, local libraries, the Cities of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam and Westminster Savings, the United Way, TriCities Early Years Centre, Place Maillardville and the Tri-Cities Literacy Committee. Here’s what’s on offer lo-

• Parent and tot drop-in at Mountain View Family Resource Centre (annex to Mountain View elementary), Fridays 9 to 11:30 a.m. • Multicultural family dropin, 2058 Henderson Place (Pinetree Way), Tuesdays, 12:30 to 2:30; Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon; and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to noon. • Family drop-in, Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr., Coquitlam, weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SWIMMING

• Free swims at City Centre Aquatic Complex on the third

• Pop-up Play Space at Settlers Park, PoCo, Thursdays, July 7 to Aug. 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Friday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m., and Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, first Sunday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. • In Port Coquitlam, free swims at Hyde Creek rec centre on the first Sunday of the month, 1 to 3 p.m.

IN THE ’HOOD

PARK PLAY

• Cottonwood Park, Coquitlam, Mondays, July 4 to Aug. 22, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., and Fridays, July 10 to Sept. 28,12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; • Blue Mountain Park, Coquitlam, Tuesdays, July 5 to Aug. 23,12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; • Galloway Park, Coquitlam, Wednesdays, July 6 to Aug. 24, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.;

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There are plenty of activities to keep kids busy this summer, many of them, such as Neighbourhood Nights in Coquitlam. • Gates Park, Port Coquitlam, weekdays, July 4 to Aug. 26, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.;

• Pop-up Play Space, Mackin Park, Coquitlam, Wednesdays, July 6 to Aug. 10, 9:30 to 11 a.m.;

Neighbourhood Nights are Coquitlam 125 events running on Thursdays through Sept. 8. They are free to attend and all materials and equipment are provided. Casual clothing that is appropriate for the weather and for being active is recommended. Note that some Neighbourhood Nights may be cancelled due to rain. Check www.coquitlam125.ca/ neighbourhoodnights for event updates. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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PORT COQUITLAM

PoCo payroll rises in 2015 from 2014 A number of PoCo staffers earned over $150,000 JANIS WARREN

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Port Coquitlam city council cost taxpayers $17,595 more last year than in 2014, according to a municipal document released last Friday. The Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) shows council received $363,477 in salaries, benefits and expense claims in 2015, with Mayor Greg Moore pulling in a $91,148 wage and the six councillors each earning $35,667. By comparison, Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart took in $132,228 last year while Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read earned $99,435. Newly elected Coun. Laura Dupont had the highest expense sheet of the PoCo politicians at $6,095 while Coun. Dean Washington, chair of the city’s budget advisory committee, charged the smallest sum at $1,143. Dupont told The Tri-City News she spent the money to attend eight conferences — at a total cost of $3,357 — plus eight

COUN. LAURA DUPONT charitable events in the Tri-Cities at $559. Dupont said the conferences not only educated her about local government work but also expanded her network. “It’s important to me as a city councillor to be as wellrounded as possible for the benefit of the community,” she said, adding she tries to carpool with other elected officials and stay with relatives, where possible, to keep costs down for taxpayers. As for PoCo’s overall municipal payroll, it jumped $3 million in 2015 compared with the previous year. Among the top-earning bureaucrats on the $29.6-million list are: • John Leeburn, city administrator: $209,384; • Nick Delmonico, fire chief: $172,078; • Laura Lee Richard, de-

velopment services director: $172,077; • Karen Grommada, finance director: $159,928; • and Kristen Meersman, engineering director: $157,758; At Monday’s meeting, city council received the report, with some councillors voicing concern with the number of city staff earning more than $75,000 annually. Washington, who voted against the 2016 budget because council chose to hire two new managers, said council needs to be cautious when adding to the payroll. The previous week, Coquitlam released its SOFI report, which showed Mayor Stewart and the eight councillors collected a combined $592,620 in wages and charged another $99,644 for expenses last year. City manager Peter Steblin received $300,658 while deputy city manager John DuMont earned $258,031. The Financial Information Act requires that local governments release their reports by June 30 each year, including audits, schedules of debt, council and employee compensation and payments for goods and services exceeding $25,000.

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Our appreciation and thanks! The Riverside After Grad Committee and students would like to thank our community for making our event such a huge success! Many generous local businesses helped us by donating products/services and money to run our fund-raisers and provide us with prizes. Our parents spent long hours organizing events, soliciting sponsorship throughout the year, and generously donating money. Our teachers and support staff gave many hours of their personal time. The RCMP joined us on June 11th contributing to the safe environment and Hyde Creek let us use their premises and have their staff for the evening. We understand the importance of community involvement and appreciate everyone’s efforts in giving the students a very special evening and long lasting memories. We are truly grateful!

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CRAFT BREWERIES

They put beer on the map Property Taxes Due July 4

Take a walk, have a beer – their map helps with both

• The City of Port Moody has mailed out tax notices for the current year. If you did not receive a tax notice for the property you own, please contact the Tax Department at 604.469.4503 or tax@portmoody.ca

SARAH PAYNE

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The craft beer craze now has an official map to guide thirsty hop-seekers throughout Greater Vancouver thanks to two Tri-City men. Steve Chapman, a professional map maker, has turned co-conspirator James Thom’s idea into a cartographical reality and, after several months of research, the duo has released the 2016 summer edition of the Craft Beer Map. The double-sided map shows the locations of craft breweries, as well as restaurants and pubs where craft brews are available, in the Tri-Cities and Pitt Meadows, North Shore, Vancouver and from Richmond to Langley. A panel down the side offers a wealth of information about each location, including the types of beer on offer, whether the location fills growlers and sells cans or bottles, operating hours, food and seating options, entertainment and a close-up map showing the nearest intersection. Flip it over and use the

• All owners are responsible for payment by the due date whether or not they have received a property tax notice.

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Steve Chapman (right) and James Thom created the Craft Beer Map, highlighting Metro Vancouver craft breweries, including Parkside (above) and its three neighbours on Murray Street in Port Moody. detailed maps of the TriCities, North Vancouver and Vancouver to plan your next brew tour; Chapman has highlighted transit options and other TransLink info to encourage map users to not drink and drive. And since Chapman is never one to shy away from a good trek — in his spare time he’s a Coquitlam Search and Rescue

volunteer, and writes The TriCity News’ Hike of the Week column — he has also included three brewery walking tours in case anybody needs help working up a thirst. “We’ve also partnered with the Kinsmen Craft Beer Festival,” Thom said, noting the July 30 and 31 event is featured heavily on the map. Those who attend the festival

will receive a map — the duo have printed 10,000 for the initial run — and they’re also available at the map sponsors’ locations. • Visit www.craftbeermaps. ca for more information and to enter to win festival tickets and other prizes from the map sponsors. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

Port Moody’s Mayor and Council invite you to

Celebrate Canada Day

July 1 at Rocky Point Park • 11am-5pm Canada Day Ceremonies • 1 pm Cookies & Refreshments • approx. 1:45pm Games, Activities & Prizes for the whole family

A Community Chandelier Art Project! This event is part of Golden Spike Days taking place in Rocky Point Park from June 30–July 3

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• Claim your Home Owner Grant by July 4, 2016 in order to avoid penalties. Claim the grant even if you are not making a tax payment, your tax notice shows a credit balance or your mortgage company pays your tax bill. • Save time and claim the grant online - it’s fast and easy. Go to www.portmoody.ca/hog you’ll need your folio number & access code from your tax notice. • See the application form for eligibility requirements. If you don’t have Internet access, fully complete the application form on the front of your tax notice and mail it in, or drop it off at the City Hall Finance counter.

Five easy ways to pay your property taxes: 1. Through Internet/telephone banking. Contact your bank or credit union for details. Your account number is the folio number without the dash. If paying on the due date, please follow banking business day cut off times, or your payment will be considered late. 2. At most banks and credit unions. 3. By mail. Cheques must be received at City Hall on or before July 4, 2016, so mail early! Cheques post-dated up to July 4 are accepted. 4. 24-hour drop off. Drop your cheque in the finance drop box, located at the rear of City Hall opposite the library drop box. 5. In person at the City Hall finance counter, 8:30am to 5pm on weekdays.

Make it easy! Join our automatic pre-payment plan for next year For next year, consider joining our preauthorized payment plan for property taxes and utilities. Call 604.469.4503 or go to www. portmoody.ca/paws for details. Make sure to submit your application by August 15, 2016.

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PORT MOODY

Slight rise in staff, council costs in PM Get Yours! Five senior staff members topped $150k in 2015

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Port Moody’s staffing and council costs changed little from 2014 to 2015, according to its 2015 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI). Salaries and overtime for staff rose from $19.5 million in 2014 to just over $19.8 million last year; $9.3 million went to staff earning more than $75,000 annually, similar to 2014. Staff expenses climbed by about $75,000 to $318,013. City staff who earned the greatest salary on the $19.8-million payroll last year included: • Kevin Ramsay, city manager: $202,716; • Remo Faedo, fire chief: $156,508; • Paul Rockwood, financial services general manager: $153,476; • Ron Higo, community services general manager: $152,946; • and Angela Parnell, corporate services general manager: $152,946.

COUN. RICK GLUMAC Taxpayers also ponied up $232,636 for city council in 2015, an increase of $3,133 from 2014. Expenses ranged from a high of $5,942, claimed by Coun. Rick Glumac, to the lowest at $1,254 for Coun. Diana Dilworth. The bulk of Glumac’s expenses came from costs associated with attending several conferences: the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in Edmonton ($2,084.89); the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) in Harrison Hot Springs ($927.20); the Union of BC Municipalities in Vancouver (1,019.43); and the LMLGA CivX, also in Vancouver ($186.78). “I’m very active in these

organizations,” Glumac said, noting he was the first vicepresident of LMLGA last year and the Vancouver Metro area representative at UBCM. “I’ve been working with these organizations quite a bit so it’s important to attend and represent Port Moody if we have an opportunity to.” Coun. Zoe Royer, who attended the LMLGA, UBCM and LMLGA CivX, claimed $5,820 in expenses. Royer, along with councillors Meghan Lahti and Barbara Junker, opted to stay at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel for five nights for the September 2015 UBCM conference, which cost taxpayers $5,245. Glumac and Mayor Mike Clay, whose expenses were $3,644, commuted to the conference; Coun. Rob Vagramov posted a $213.84 hotel bill for the Coastal Coal Harbour Hotel. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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DO YOUR PART! Help keep Port Coquitlam green and safe. Watch for our ambassadors around the community this summer providing information on these important programs:

Sort your waste properly to:

Secure your waste to:

Follow water restrictions to:

> Avoid fines of up to $300 > Avoid hikes in disposal fees > Keep waste out of the landfill

> Avoid fines of up to $150 > Keep bears away > Prevent destruction of bears

> Avoid fines of up to $450 > Ensure our region has enough water during long dry summers

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credible Tory candidate? He could have saved taxpayers a lot of money — $549,000, not including politicians’ more than $200,000 in election expenses — had he stayed put. Thus, we have a cautionary tale for ladder climbing among politicians: Think before you jump. Are you adding to the debate? Are you raising public awareness when

you quit mid-term to run for a higher post? Or are you making voters more cynical and skeptical with your vanity project? The true winners in the byelection were Jodie Wickens, who carried the banner for the NDP and won, and Liberal MLA Joan Isaacs. Both candidates will re-run their race in May and will use what they learned in the byelection to run against each other.

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But money isn’t everything and most voters recognize there is a cost to running elections — unfortunately, they don’t always see value in showing up at the ballot box. It would be disheartening to say the exercise in voting was wasted and Horne’s seat should have stayed empty. But could more have been done to get voters into the booth? The folks who have to answer that question are in Elections BC marketing departments and the folks in the offices of the BC Liberal, NDP and Green parties. Soon, the knives will be out and the negative advertising campaigns dialled up to hysteria in the lead-up to the May 9, 2017 provincial vote. Once again, top dollar will be spent to garner votes. If these dollars are well spent will depend on voter engagement and turnout, not to mention decisions made by the winning party once in office.

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Good neighbour? He may be PoCo’s best neighbour The Editor, Shawn McCormack and his wife moved into a house in a cul-de-sac behind my house approximately 20 years ago. He immediately re-roofed his house single-handedly, built a larger sundeck, garage, storage facility and a new car park. Subsequently, he powerwashed and painted the exterior of his house, did some minor landscaping to the front yard and planted shrubs and plants. I observed him with his boundless energy, never being idle, but working continuously from dawn ’til bedtime. Shawn is a jack of all trades, has an outgoing personality and a cheery smile for everyone. He quickly got to know all the neighbours in the neighbourhood, who eventually became like an extended family to him. Everyone loves him because of his caring and charitable deeds of kindness extended to neighbours, and

“Everyone loves him because of his caring and charitable deeds of kindness extended to neighbours, and he never turns anyone away.” Letter writer Margaret Matthews, singing the praises of her neighbour, Shawn McCormack (who declined to have his photo taken) he never turns anyone away. Let me give you an example: My lawnmower was stolen from my backyard some years ago. I inquired if any of the neighbours had seen any suspicious character removing it. Shawn volunteered to build me a large shed to store a replacement lawnmower and other garden tools. But it didn’t stop there. He provided all the materials for the shed, completed the project within a weekend, installed a lock and gave me the key. He neither expected nor accepted any

compensation for the materials required, nor for his time, energy and labour. All this was done gratis. Shawn leaves for work by 6 a.m. and returns home early afternoon. He spends the rest of his day observing what needs to be done in the neighbourhood. He volunteers to help repair cars for the neighbours, trim trees that have overgrown, clean gutters, remove debris after a windstorm, help single women and the elderly with heavy chores, and removes old appliances and other junk that need to

be taken to the landfill. In the wintertime, he shovels the snow for those who are unable to do the job. He lends his ladders and other tools to the neighbours if they ask. Recently, my plum trees had overgrown and needed to be trimmed. Shawn saw the need and volunteered to trim them. He even cut up the wood into pieces so that the postal worker who delivers our mail could take them home for his fireplace. Shawn chopped the leaves and branches, and solicited all the neighbours who had space in their green waste bins to fill them. They all complied in reciprocity because of their love for him and his many charitable deeds. Truly, this Good Samaritan deserves recognition, praise and commendation for all his kindness and charitable acts done for years out of the goodness of his heart. Margaret Matthews, Port Coquitlam

PORT MOODY

‘None of the above’ The Editor, Re. “Speak up Sat. on city land in Port Moody” (The TriCity News, June 8). Port Moody is seeking input on what to do with the old fire hall and works yard sites at Ioco Road and Murray Street. I went to the presentation and scoured the info online. What I didn’t find is the projected populations for the various scenarios. I emailed the senior planner in charge. He said he didn’t know. No offence

to him, but I find that difficult to believe. Other plans floated by the city have included such projections. More importantly, if he is right that planning hasn’t thought about what the increases in population would be, this means that the scenarios have been floated without considering traffic or amenity use. I find it galling that we’re supposed to rank the scenarios with no option to say that none of them is acceptable. Jill McIntosh, Port Moody

FUTURE OF RIVERVIEW

Follow the money The Editor, Re. “A disturbing demolition on Riverview grounds” (Green Scene, The Tri-City News, June 24). Upon reading Elaine Golds’ column on the Riverview lands, it seems the provincial government again fumbles the ball. For starters, the land is owned by you and me. That’s the starting point and for those who worship the shenanigans of Victoria in its “asset stripping,” another example of this

is strong-arming of the school boards to close schools. Who waits in the shadows to jump in and buy our land? Not our friends. The government puts a carrot on a long stick and so Riverview gets a few mental health beds and that other old carrot, some public housing that never materializes. But who gets the lion’s share of the land? Just watch at election time and follow the money. Brian Robinson, Coquitlam

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Plaza is set to open Friday Canada Day event will showcase new Coquitlam facility GARY MCKENNA

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Fences are still up around the new performance plaza in Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park but city staff say the facility will be open in time for Friday’s Canada Day festivities. The $3.2-million project, which includes amphitheatrestyle seating for 900 people, is expected to be a central hub for the city’s July 1 festivities. Raul Allueva, the city’s general manager of parks and recreation, said that while work is still being conducted, the project is on schedule to open this week. “There are obviously things coming together quickly and

Coquitlam Canada Day volunteers are needed

Canada Day is just two days away and the city of Coquitlam still needs volunteers for its celebration of the nation’s 149th birthday — and the orientation session is tonight (Wednesday). Among the jobs needed to be filled are: • activity attendant; • event set-up and/or tear-down crew; • food and hospitality volunteers; • green village salmon mascot; • and parking attendant. To volunteer for Canada Day, participants are required to attend an orientation session at Pinetree community centre (1260 Pinetree Way) today (June 29) from 6 to 8 p.m. This session will provide details about Coquitlam’s Canada Day and explain the volunteer roles as well as provide event location details. If you have already registered with the city as a volunteer, log into www.myvolunteerpage. com and register for the event. If you have never applied to volunteer for special events with the city or would like more information, contact the Volunteer Services Team at 604-927-6922 or volunteers@coquitlam.ca. Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day is a free community celebration at Town Centre Park from noon to 10:30 p.m. @TriCityNews

work is continuing on the site probably right to the deadline,” he said in an email to The Tri-City News. “The project has proceeded expeditiously ahead of the July 1 opening day but we are definitely on track for Canada Day opening of the plaza.” The plaza, which Allueva has called a “flagship outdoor project” that will “define the city’s outdoor landscape,” is located next to Lafarge Lake. It is capable of expanding it seating to accommodate 1,300 people and is expected to be the focal point of the 55+ BC Games in September as well as future festivals and civic events. The official opening of the plaza is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. Friday. For more information on Canada Day events, see TC Arts, page 24. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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The amphitheatre next to Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park is expected to be completed in time for Canada Day festivities on Friday. Canada Day event details are available on page 24.

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Burke byelection: PoMo gets new CAO $549k + 21,55% Byelection to fill Horne’s seat went to NDP’s Wickens JANIS WARREN

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The final report on the Coquitlam-Burke Mountain byelection was tabled in the legislature last week by B.C.’s chief electoral officer. Last Wednesday, Keith Archer officially handed in his document, which details the results of the Feb. 2 byelection — plus voting areas, financing and expenses — in the ridings of Coquitlam-Burke Mountain and Vancouver-Mount Pleasant.

Voter turnout in Coquitlam was 21.55% and cost Elections BC $549,000 to administer. Among the costs: • $95,606 in salaries and benefits; • $123,395 in election official fees; • $14,238 in travel; • $56,464 in office expenses; • and $106,562 in marketing materials. The total cost per registered voter amounted to $14.32 locally compared with $14.15 in Vancouver-Mount Pleasant, which had a 23.17% turnout and cost taxpayers $574,082 to replace MLA Jenny Kwan. The byelections were the first elections following changes to the Election Act last year.

As for campaign funding, which was reported last month in The Tri-City News, the NDP’s Jodie Wickens spent $110,327 to win the seat vacated by former MLA Doug Horne (who ran unsuccessfully for a federal seat last October); Wickens took in $113,637 in party transfers. BC Liberal candidate Joan Isaacs, who has been nominated to run in next year’s general election, spent $100,163, of which $99,776 came in from party transfers. The Greens’ Joe Keithley spent $22,954, with $8,106 from the party, while Libertarian Paul Geddes had no costs or donations. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

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This summer at the Chamber Government advocacy is one of the pillars of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. As the recognized ‘voice of business’ for our region, we support our members by developing and supporting policies, which serve as recommendations to all 3 levels of government – municipal, provincial and federal – to encourage business growth and success. Last month, I and 3 other representatives from our Chamber joined delegates from 125 chambers across BC to debate and vote on business and economic policies Michael Hind at the BC Chamber of Commerce AGM in CEO Kelowna. Representing 36,000 businesses Tri-Cities Chamber of every size and sector across our province, of Commerce we considered 55 policies and adopted 49 to become part of the BC Chamber’s advocacy agenda to the provincial government on our behalf. Some of the policies approved include calls for: • a full study of BC real estate ownership data to support fact-based solutions to our province’s real estate challenges • taxation of the rapidly growing share-economy, like Airbnb type rentals, to level the playing field for all tourism-related businesses • reform of the provincial sales tax and dialogue towards a value-addedtax • mobility pricing to manage congestion and fund transportation in municipalities • better employer access to the Canada Job Grant to create a more skilled workforce

The opportunity to network with other Chambers had us coming back to the Tri-Cities inspired and full of ideas and initiatives for our own Chamber – perfect timing as we head into the summer months when business is traditionally slower and we at the Chamber focus on our strategic initiatives for the year ahead. The summer will see us working on a new, user-friendly website and an exciting new business stimulus program, #shopchamber. Watch for these both to kick-off at our traditional start-of-fall ‘Mayors BBQ’ at Inlet Theatre in Port Moody on September 8th – tickets are already selling fast! And why not join us to ‘literally’ kick-off our summer with our Whitecaps FC Summer Social? Co-hosted with the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce on July Managing experience in small, medium 13th, it will include networking and multi-million dollar businesses time at the BC Sports Hall of Fame, guest speaker Bobby • Business Advisory • Accounting & Assurance • Personal & Corporate Tax and Planning Lenarduzzi and a Whitecaps FC • Estate & Trust Planning • CRA Remittances home match. This is the summer business networking event not to be missed, and it’s open to Chamber members and nonmembers alike. Check out our Phone: 778-355-6252 Don Kim CPA, CGA website for details. Fax: 604-648-9250 Accounting, Assurance & Tax Wishing you a fun and safe dkim@live.ca #205-1120 Austin Ave. summer season! Coquitlam, BC. V3K 3P5 www.donkim.ca

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Flood protection cash The dike protecting Coquitlam agricultural land from the Pitt River will be getting an upgrade to meet floodlevel requirements. The provincial government is footing the $7.65-million bill to improve the 65-yearold dike that runs on the west side of the Pitt River, north of DeBoville Slough, mitigating flood risk to about 330 hectares of land. About 95% of the

land is in the Agriculture Land Reserve but there are also home in the area. The funding is part of a collaboration between the province and city of Coquitlam to transfer the dike operations and maintenance to the city by 2017. For years, Coquitlam has requested that Victoria upgrade the dike to flood-level requirements before downloading the maintenance on to the city.

The existing dike crest fails both the agricultural and provincial standards, leaving the nearby farmlands prone to flooding during a Fraser River spring freshet. As well, the dike crest is too narrow and the bank too steep, and it has areas that are eroding. Once complete, the dike will be 4.6 km long and 4.4 m high. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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PORT COQUITLAM

Dog’s label to remain JANIS WARREN The Tri-CiTy News

A Port Coquitlam couple who own a dog that bit a child will have an aggressive designation on their pet for the rest of its life. This week, city council upheld the label following a second appeal hearing that Angela and Baldwin Ma refused to attend. Mayor Greg Moore said the pair was invited to the second hearing a number of times and, because they were a noshow at Monday’s meeting, council was legally forced to watch the entire 92-minute videotape from the first appeal hearing in January. During the lengthy screening, corporate manager Braden Hutchins dimmed the lights in the council chambers for the councillors and the highestpaid city managers who were present. Many caught up on

work on their electronic devices while others glanced at the screen to hear the debates from six months ago. Afterward, Coun. Mike Forrest called for the designation to be lifted on Cola, a 22lb. bichon frise/shih tzu cross that got loose from its teenage walker and ran to a boy walking with his daycare group near Terry Fox secondary school last July. The boy was attacked and is reportedly now afraid of dogs, council heard. “The family and the dog and the dog owners have been through enough here,” Forrest said. “I think they have the message. It’s time to be over.” Coun. Darrell Penner said council and staff have spent ample time on the case. “I can’t believe we have gone through this much garbage,” he said. “The dog hurt a child. It’s straightforward.” His motion to leave the designation in place was opposed

by Forrest and Coun. Dean Washington. The second appeal hearing was held to allow for a full council to be present (in January, Coun. Brad West was out of the country on business). Under Section 8 (3k) of the Community Charter, municipalities can regulate, prohibit and impose requirements on animals. PoCo’s animal control bylaw allows for an aggressive dog designation if the pooch has — without provocation — bitten, inflicted injury, assaulted, pursued or attacked a human. The label means the owners must leash and muzzle the pet while in a public place and it must be cared for and controlled at all times. Since July 2008, PoCo’s bylaw division has issued at least 80 aggressive dog notices. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

JULY 1, 2016 City of Coquitlam Facility Hours

Happy Canada Day! Many of Coquitlam’s facilities have holiday operating hours or may be closed. If you require emergency assistance regarding water, sewer or roads, please call 604-927-3500. Facility

Friday, July 1

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Below the waves, a plastic monster lurks ‘The ocean is the final casualty,’ say campaigners JANIS WARREN

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o save the planet, you need to speak a universal language, have an effective communication strategy and a narrative that will break people’s hearts while opening their eyes. Jo Ruxton has tapped into that urgency and emotion, using her background in marine biology and media to share a sad tale that affects every person, animal and ecosystem. For the past seven years, Ruxton and her team at Plastic Oceans have been putting together a full-length feature documentary that examines how polluted our waters have become with plastic. Last week, Ruxton was in Coquitlam to stay with the foundation’s marketing and fundraising director in Canada, Emma Langson, to talk about the new film, A Plastic Ocean, and to look for support for the campaign and, possibly, starting a branch in B.C. to fund local projects. The pair met with representatives from the Recycling Council of British Columbia, the Georgia Strait Alliance, a compostable packaging company and the Vancouver Aquarium, which, along with the city of Vancouver, has backed the foundation. On Monday, Langson spoke before Port Coquitlam city council to also seek support. Though its $3.5-million movie won’t be fully released until this fall, the footage has already generated quite a bit of buzz (the trailer was screened at Langson’s children’s school this spring as part of a global Earth Day). It has also racked up celebrity endorsements, most

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notably from environmental activist and musician Julian Lennon. Langson, whose childhood friend was Ruxton’s daughter while growing up in Hong Kong, agreed to sign on as the foundation networker two years ago. “I will fully admit I had no idea how large the problem was,” she said from her Coquitlam home last Wednesday. “I have lived by the

water my whole life and knew how important it was to our survival. What we are doing to it is devastating.” Ruxton’s journey started when she joined an expedition in search of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in the North Pacific Gyre, off the coast of San Francisco. No trash mass was to be found on the surface but, below the waves, micro-plastics — some more than 20 years old

— were everywhere. And they were being eaten by everything: the fish, mussels and plankton, which ingest them and pass the toxins on to larger fish and, eventually, humans. “The problem was much more insidious than we had thought,” Ruxton said. According to the foundation, 300 million tonnes of plastic are made each year, much of it designed for a single use. Around

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Above: Jo Ruxton, co-founder of Plastic Oceans, with the Coquitlam resident Emma Langson, who runs the social media and communications for the organization. Ruxton was in Coquitlam last week to meet with environmental groups and supporters in Metro Vancouver. Above left: Collecting plastic trash in the ocean off Malta. Left: plastic trash in the waters off Sri Lanka. eight million tonnes winds up in our oceans. It’s a topic so dire that Germany placed it on the agenda at last year’s G-7 Summit, hoping to stop plastic shopping bags and bottles from further clogging the oceans. “There’s such a disconnect with the ocean,” Ruxton said, adding, “About 80% of the solid waste pollution in the ocean is plastic. The ocean is the final casualty.” Ruxton pointed to the Japanese tsunami as an example of how far plastic can travel. Remains from the 2011 disaster are still washing up on the western shores of Vancouver Island — on the other side of the Pacific Ocean — five years later. Ruxton said her foundation’s drive is to build awareness around education, science and policy as well as business sustainability. On the latter point, she cited the example of a catering company she dealt with during a recent speaking

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COQUITLAM 125: HIGHLIGHTS FROM HISTORY

Politics? Poison? City councillor is gunned down at a gas station STORIES OF THE CITY COQUITLAM HERITAGE SOCIETY This is the first instalment of a series of columns produced by the Coquitlam Heritage Society to coincide with the city of Coquitlam’s 125th birthday this year. The columns will be published every few weeks and the next one covers the city’s multicultural makeup in its early years.

he 1934 murder of city council member Thomas Douglas, gunned down at his North Road gas station, had everything: the dying man naming his killer, an imagined plot involving poisoned water and, eventually, an escape from a mental hospital. Douglas, a popular police commissioner and longtime councillor, was killed by Robert McFadden, who went by the name “Mac.”

The motive remains a mystery, as does Mac himself. What we do know comes from newspaper clippings and Coquitlam: 100 Years, a compendium of pioneer biographies dating back to 1890. The crime took place on July 12, 1934, in usually quiet Burquitlam, where Douglas owned a Shell gas station, pool hall and small store at the corner of North Road and Austin Avenue. The sound of a single shot brought nearby residents out of their homes and Douglas’s wife, sister-inlaw and father rushed to the scene. “It’s all right. Go back into your house,” James Bremmer said the gunman told him before he fled on foot up North Road toward Port Moody. “I don’t know what he wanted to shoot me for,” Douglas is reported to have said. In some reports, Douglas called the man “Mac.” Other reports quote Const. Richard Dunn hearing Douglas say, “I’m finished, I’m dying, get a

doctor quick. McFadden shot me.” Dunn took off after McFadden and spotted him in Port Moody, sitting by the side of the road. McFadden handed over a shotgun. More than 1,000 people attended Douglas’s funeral, all asking the same question: Why? Douglas was popular, generous and a supporter of the Fraser Mills strike in 1931. He was an avowed socialist who ran (and lost) for the United Front Party, which was far to the left. Was he viewed as a traitor to his class for supporting workers’ rights? Was McFadden a hired killer? Did McFadden kill him for his own reasons? One headline at the time said McFadden blamed Douglas for poisoning the district’s water. The dramatic aspect of the sad story continues when McFadden is found insane and imprisoned at Essondale (Riverview Hospital). After 12 years he escaped and was never heard from again.

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City council member Thomas Douglas was gunned down at his North Road gas station in 1934.

VARIETY OF COQUITLAM 125 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The city of Coquitlam is calling on volunteers to help mark the municipality’s 125th anniversary this year. About 150 leaders, production assistants, event ambassadors and activity attendants are needed to put on the milestone celebra-

tions including for: • Neighbourhood Nights: Free family events will take place at various parks; • Kaleidoscope: The anniversary’s signature event at Coquitlam Town Centre on July 23 and 24; • and Heritage Picnic: A

re-creation of the Booth Farm community picnic from years past, at Blue Mountain Park Sept. 17. Volunteers are required to be at least 13 years old and complete an application. To sign up, visit www.coquitlam125.ca/volunteer.

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• Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meeting, Room 9, Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. Speaker: Larry Mroz, who will discuss care planning for everyone with prostate cancer. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge (donations are accepted). Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604-936-2998.

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• Hyde Creek Watershed Society monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo. The public us invited to attend the meeting, tour the facility and see what projects we are currently undertaking. The society is also looking for volunteers interested in helping occasionally with education school tours. Volunteers are also needed to assist with 2016 Hyde Creek Salmon Festival and with day-to-day operations. Info: www.hydecreek.org hcws.info@ gmail.com.

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• Share Family and Community services is looking for volunteers to work with seniors for its shop-by-phone program and the Friendly Visiting program. Info: kathie.rodway@ sharesociety.ca. • BC Angel Dresses is in need of Volunteers in the TriCities. BCAD is a non-profit group of volunteers who collect donated wedding, bridesmaid and grad dresses; volunteer seamstresses transform them

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• Canadian Sound Therapy Arts Society, which provides creative opportunities for those in the mental health and disability communities, is adding to its board and volunteer team. The board is a group of volunteers who share responsibilities for the one major event each summer: Burrard Inlet Fish Fest. Board and volunteer opportunities include: web site design and maintenance; accounting; grant writing; coordinating volunteers and marketing. Info: soundtherapyarts.wordpress.com.

The Tri-City News’ online calendar is packed full of local community events — and you can add yours, too at www. tricitynews.com. The online calendar requires no login or password, and the form to submit an item is easy to use. A Tri-City News newsroom staffer will check each item before it posts to make sure it complies with our guidelines, which lead off the submission form. Like the form, they’re simple, as the calendar is for Tri-Cities community, not commercial, events. You can go to the calender directly at www.tricitynews. com/community/submit-an-event or go to tricitynews.com and scroll down — it’s on the right side of the page. As always, to add items to The Tri-City News’ printed Community Calendar, email details to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

into Angel Dresses that are then shipped to hospitals across the province and offered to grieving families at no charge. Group needs dress collectors and seamstresses. Info: www. bcangeldresses.ca. • KidStart needs volunteer mentors to provide caring and supportive relationships. You must be 21 years or older, prepared to accept a young person unconditionally and able to spend three hours a week or more. Mentors are carefully screened and supported, and there are regular training sessions and ongoing support provided by staff. Info: www. kidstart.ca. • Volunteers wanted for all positions at Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop, located at 2811B Shaughnessy St., PoCo; applications available at the store during open hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Sundays. • Volunteer drivers needed for Share Family and Community Services’ Better at Home program to give seniors rides to doctors’ appointments. Drivers

must be 21 or older, have a reliable vehicle, insurance and driver’s licence, and be willing to undergo a criminal record check and commit for a minimum of three months (up to six trips a month). Reimbursement for mileage is available. Info: Paola, 604-937-6991 or paola.wakeford-mejia@sharesociety.ca. • Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is looking for volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program, which gives young girls the educational support they need by matching them in a one-to-one tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (completed or in-process), and some experience helping others learn. Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months. Info: 604-873-4525 Ext. 300 or info@bigsisters.bc.ca. • Hyde Creek Watershed Society is looking for volunteers to assist with programs and operations; society is made up of volunteers of all ages who donate time that will fit their schedules. A few hours during the month would benefit this

group. If you have an interest in helping with hatchery tours, building operations or event planning, email hydecreek.info@ gmail.com. Info: www.hydecreek. org. • Volunteers wanted for Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Weekend Coffee Program in the main lobby at ERH; openings for both Saturday and Sunday shifts. Info: 604-544-1470. • Crossroads Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam on Friday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606. • The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support are provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit www.options.bc.ca.

and follow the link for the crisis line. Next training starts soon. • PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-942-7506. • Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604936-3624. • Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 18 with boys 7-14 who have limitedto-no contact with a positive male role model. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www. bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Big Brothers’ In-School Mentoring Program matches men and women over the age of 18 with boys and girls from local elementary schools for one hour a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Canadian Red Cross Society

is seeking volunteers for the Health Equipment Loan Program in PoCo. For more information please visit redcross.ca/volunteer/who-is-needed or contact BCYvolunteering@redcross.ca. Call 1-855-995-3529. • Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery is looking for volunteers to help with ongoing classes; time commitment is about two hours per class and classes run mainly in the fall and spring for pre-schoolers to adults. Info: 604-461-FISH (3474). • PLEA Community Services of B.C is looking for volunteers 19 years and older who are interested in spending three hours a week mentoring an at-risk child or youth. Info: Jodi, 604-9272929 or www.kidstart.ca. • Canadian Cancer Society is looking for cancer survivors to be peer volunteers, providing oneon-one support on the telephone and/or in-person to people living with cancer. Training provided. Info: 604-253-8470. • Coast Mental Health needs volunteers to be program assistants in forensics, social rec leaders and one-on-one workers at transitional forensics homes located at Riverview Hospital. Info: 604-675-2313, valm@ coastfoundation.com or www. coastfoundation.com. • Port Moody Station Museum is looking for volunteers for special events. Info: 604-939-1648. • Physically fit volunteers needed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. at the Share food bank to load and unload truck. Volunteers must be able to work with loads ranging from 30-150 pounds. Commitment of 3-6 months and access to a car are desirable. Info: 604-931-2450.

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on’t have enough time to read? Pick up one of these novellas that pack the punch of a full-length novel. • Slade House by David Mitchell: Mitchell is best known for his epic, genre-defying Cloud Atlas. To get a taste of his creative narrative style, try the (much) shorter but equally intriguing Slade House. This is a story he started on Twitter, 140 characters at a time. The door to Slade House only appears in a narrow back alley every nine years on one October night, but someone always stumbles upon it. No one knows who lives inside and those who enter never live to tell. It may seem like the same pattern repeats over and over. You may foresee the inevitable tragic ending of each character but the story grows more intense and urgent. Slade House will have you yelling “Don’t go in there!” at every chapter. • Envy of Angels by Matt Wallace: Perfect for Food Network junkies, Envy of Angels is a highly entertaining tale about Sin du Jour, a catering company that serves a special clientele: the supernatural kind. Down on their luck, Lena and Darren were thrilled to get a job offer from Bronco, the

owner and executive chef, but little do they know that their first gig is going to be catering for a dinner party to celebrate the peace treaty between two rival demon gangs. On top of that, the organizers have provided the feature ingredient for the feast: an angel. Who is willing to cut it up and put it in the fryer? More finger-licking-good adventures await in the other titles in the Sin du Jour series. • Binti by Nnedi Okorafor: Binti has decided to run away and be the first of her people to attend the prestigious Oomza University despite the disapproval of everyone in her family. Even though everyone is giving her funny looks based on her appearance and race, guilt and awkwardness soon give way to hope as she finds kindred spirits

and fellow lovers of mathematics among her fellow students traveling aboard the ship. If only that lasts... Binti will soon find herself caught in the middle of an ancient conflict between two races. This 2015 Nebula Award Best Novella is filled with fascinating technology, incredible world building and a timely message. • The Grownup by Gillian Flynn: Now for something completely different from the Gone Girl author... Flynn’s novella is about a fake aura reader who is approached by a client convinced that her house is haunted, her stepson is possessed by something evil and her life is in grave danger. Should be some easy money here but what started off as a haunted house story quickly turns into a twisted whodunnit and I shall stop right here so you can discover for yourself the twists and turns Flynn has laid out for you. Need more novellas in your life? Aside from these standalone titles, many authors have recently taken to publishing short novels featuring characters from their bestselling series, often exclusively as eBooks. Look for these on your library’s downloadable ebook platforms. A Good Read is a column by TriCity librarians that is published on Wednesdays. Virginia McCreedy works at Port Moody Public Library.

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COQUITLAM CANADA DAY

Party at the Plaza for 149th JANIS WARREN The Tri-CiTy News

The headliners for Coquitlam’s Canada Day celebrations will be lighting up the new plaza stage at Lafarge Lake on Friday, just before the fireworks blast off. The Famous Players Band — an eight-piece ensemble wellknown in Metro Vancouver for its cover music — will entertain a crowd that’s expected to swell to 20,000 people by the night’s end. Their concert is at 8:30 p.m. Aimee Sulz, one of four vocalists, said party-goers will hear a range of tunes from 1960s to today, with plenty of Canadiana mixed in. “We have a repertoire of more than 1,000 songs,” the Richmond native said, “so we’ve got lots to choose from.” Sulz, who has been with Famous Players for 13 years and is currently working on her master’s degree in organizational psychology, said the group performs about a dozen dates a month (on Saturday, it will headline the Golden Spike Days at 9:15 p.m.). The audience dominates their set list, she said: Day shows are more family friendly but, at night, the band creates a nightclub scene. “My job is to have fun and make sure everybody has fun, too,” Sulz said, adding, “Our gigs are amazing and every one is different. It’s never the same night twice.” Coquitlam Town Centre Park’s new plaza stage will also see the likes of the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble (or PSWE) — a classical music group that calls the Evergreen Cultural Centre home — performing at 2:15 p.m. It will be followed by:

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Famous Players Band will play the new plaza stage in Coquitlam on July 1 at 8:30 p.m. • The Faceplants (reggae, rock, rap) at 3:45 p.m. • The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra (multicultural) at 5:15 p.m. • and Good For Grapes (folk/alternative) at 6:45 p.m. Meanwhile, there will be other entertainment for the city’s eighth annual Canada Day party, on the newly configured site at eastern side of Lafarge Lake. At the Meadow Stage, the music starts at noon with Aché Brasil and wraps up at 7:45 p.m. with The Pat Chessell Band, a Celtic group. And, on the Eat Street Stage, catch Clavinova Nights at 3:45

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Graham MacKinnon, Dan Botch, Garrett Ward, Paddy Spencer and Chris Wong are The Faceplants (3:45 p.m. Plaza Stage). p.m. (see story at right) as well as Ragas and Rhythms of India at 5:15 p.m. and the Revolving Doors Band at 6:45 p.m. • Coquitlam’s Canada Day is sponsored in part by The Tri-City News. Visit coquitlam.

ca/canadaday for the line-up and parking instructions; a free shuttle will run all day from Gleneagle secondary school (1195 Lansdowne Dr.). The fireworks are at 10:30 p.m. jwarren@tricitynews.com

A good portion of the Clavinova Nights band are gearing up for the start of university life in the fall, but that doesn’t mean the old school jazz crew is taking it easy this summer. Jamie De Guia (vocals, keyboard), Anthony Maljevac (bass guitar), Kalen Dofher (saxophone) and Steven Pringle (drums) are performing at Coquitlam’s Canada Day festivities in Town Centre Park, at Tri-Cities Got Talent on July 3 and as pre-show entertainment for the Evergreen Cultural Centre’s Music on the Grill kick-off on July 9. The band was drawn together from a mix of concert and jazz band programs at Archbishop Carney regional secondary (Maljevac and Pringle also happen to be cousins) about mid-way through high school. A cou-

ple years later they’re finding their groove, with several gigs and competition wins now to their name. But why would a group of high school guys opt for a jazz crooner sound? “At the time I could only sing crooner,” joked De Guia, whose deep voice was a good fit for emulating the likes of Bing Crosby. But since then the bandmates have inspired and challenged each other to branch out, and Clavinova Nights audiences can now expect to hear a wide range of styles, from the 1950s and early ‘60s jazz mainstays to R&B, pop, Motown and funk. “Everything is fair game,” Maljevac said, including the band’s original tunes. “We’ve expanded our musical palette over the years.” After a busy summer the band will keep rehearsing and performing, even though all but Pringle are off to UBC and SFU in the fall.

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Vancouver rockers 54•40 take to the Golden Spike stage at Rocky Point Park on Friday at 9:15 p.m. for the Canada Day party in Port Moody.

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54•40, Chersea & Michael Gresham headline shows

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A Vancouver band that cut its teeth in the 1980s will hit the Golden Spike Days main stage in Port Moody on Canada Day. 54•40 — better known as Neil Osborne, Dave Genn, Matt Johnson and Brad Merritt — will perform a free show at Rocky Point Park on July 1 to promote its latest album, La Difference: A History Unplugged. Produced by Osborne and Genn along with Dave Ogilive, La Difference highlights rearranged acoustic versions of 10 of their greatest hits — among them, Ocean Pearl, She La and One Day. Their 9:15 p.m. show is free; however, entrance to the festi-

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Michael Gresham and the Rotoscopers play PoCo. val is by donation. Visit goldenspike.ca. Meanwhile, at the other end of the Tri-Cities on Canada Day, Michael Gresham and the Rotoscopers will entertain before the fireworks blast off at dusk at Castle Park. A Victoria native, Gresham released his latest folk/pop CD, Searching For The Pineapple

Blues, last November. Gresham will share the night stage with Port Coquitlam loop artist Chersea Music — aka Chelsea Laing — who placed in the Top 12 for the Peak Performance Project competition last year. Last week, the sing-songwriter returned to her roots to help Minnekhada middle school’s Must Rock program raise money at its annual concert. • The city of Port Coquitlam will run a free shuttle from West Coast Express to Castle Park, starting at 11:30 a.m. Extra free parking is available at the Port Coquitlam recreation complex. Visit portcoquitlam. ca/canadaday. jwarren@tricitynews.com jwarrenTC

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hawaiiaN souNds for CaNada day Learn how to play the ukulele at a free tutorial during Coquitlam’s Canada Day celebrations. Members of the Cutie Circle will be giving mini lessons from noon to 6 p.m. at their booth set up along Trevor Wingrove Way on July 1. Meanwhile, the Coquitlambased volunteer group will host a workshop on July 9 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre with ukulele jazz masters Zanuck Lindsey and Kimo Hussey, whose CD was nominated for the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts 2016 Ukulele Album of the Year. The pair will play a concert at Evergreen on July 10 from 7 to 9 p.m., with proceeds supporting their travel costs

ists will show their work next month at the Port Moody Public Library. The Blackberry Artists Society, a group that has a gift shop in the Port Moody Arts Centre, will display a range of media on the library walls (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody).

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Volunteer musicians with the Cutie Circle will be back at Coquitlam Town Centre Park for the Canada Day celebrations. from Hawaii. For tickets to the workshop or show, call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

BLACKBERRY ART A co-op of Tri-City art-

15th Annual Fishing Derby: Children under 10 are invited to test their fishing talents at this fun annual event. Win prizes and expect lots of family fun! Register on-site. FREE ADMISSION!

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Noon – Opening Ceremonies & Cake Noon – Dusk - Food Vendors 12:30 - 5 pm – Community talent showcase, free children’s activities, international bazaar

2 pm start – Annual Firefighters’ Salmon Barbecue: $10 6 - 10 pm – Entertainment: The Crayons, Chersea and Michael Gresham and the Rotoscopers Dusk – Fireworks: bring a blanket

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Port Moody actor Allison Fligg will appear in a burlesque musical that opens next week in Vancouver. SHINE , which includes 18 original songs by Cass King and John Woods of The Wet Spots, will run at the Wise Hall (1882 Adanac St.) from July 6 to 16. Visit shinethemusical.com for tickets. jwarren@tricitynews.com

Parking restrictions in effect around Castle Park

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Coquitlam residents Frieda Zink and Harry Oldewening will sell their images at Dogwood Pavilion on Saturday and Sunday, at two separate art shows in the Coquitlam venue.

VISUAL ARTS

Original paintings, photos at two art shows JANIS WARREN The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion will be a hub of activity this weekend as two art clubs converge to host their annual shows. The Coquitlam Art Club will honour member Frieda Zink during its event, which runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Zink, 85, will have 10 mixed media pieces — including her oil painting Thundering Waterfall — as part of a retrospective. A Coquitlam resident, Zink has been painting and drawing since her childhood in Manitoba and, today, is known for her themes on nature, ballet figures and buildings.

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(Zink sent a copy of a painting she did of her family skiing in Whistler to Queen Elizabeth for her Golden Jubilee). In total, 60 pieces will be on show and sale from 17 member artists, club spokesperson Alvin Lee said last week. Meanwhile, 18 members with the Dogwood Photography Group will display their snaps during the

same days and hours. Spokesperson Arcadia Robinson said she founded the group three years ago and, for this year’s show, there will be more than 100 pictures and cards to choose from. Among the exhibitors will be Coquitlam’s Harry Oldewening, a retired chemist who took up photography with his wife, Karen. The pair will

have images of their travels as well as birds, butterflies, owls and local landmarks. Oldewening uses a Nikon D3-2002 while his wife employs a Panasonic Lumix FZ200. There is no entry fee for either art show. Meanwhile, the Fraser Pacific Rose Society will hold its annual show on Saturday

from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It concludes with the unveiling of the new Coquitlam rose in honour of the city’s 125th year. The cost for admission is $3.50 (no charge for kids under 10). Visit fprosesociety.org. Also on Sunday morning is the Coquitlam Farmers’ Market in the Dogwood parking lot.

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Annual Rose & Floral Art Show SATURDAY, JULY 2nd, 1:00PM-5:00PM SUNDAY, JULY 3rd, 9:00AM TO 3:00PM UNVEILING CEREMONY @ 2:00PM of the New “Coquitlam Rose” in the Canadian Heritage Rose Garden AWARDS CEREMONY SUNDAY @ 3:00PM 1-5pm, Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam TO ENTER THE SHOW AS AN EXHIBITOR

The FraserPacific Rose Society invites everyone to come to the biggest rose show in B.C. and encourage you to cut your best roses on Friday, keep in deep water overnight bring them to the DOGWOOD PAVILION (Boulevard Café Area) early Saturday morning, between 6:30am – 9:30am to obtain an exhibitor number and tags for your roses.

BRING US PHOTOGRAPHS OF ROSES (they don’t need to be of your own Roses) AS THESE TOO WILL BE JUDGED! ROSE EXPERTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR CONSULTATION.

FREE GUIDED TOURS

of both the Centennial Rose Garden and the Canadian Heritage rose gardens every two hours all week end.

FREE FLORAL ARRANGEMENT DEMOS Saturday at 3pm, Sunday at noon.

PHOTOGRAPHY TALK & PRESENTATION

Starts at 2:00pm by Harlow Young - American rose judge and photographer

MANY ROSE-THEMED VENDORS ON SITE

Call the Tri-City News! 604 468 0979 smitchell@tricitynews.com

Yes, I want to help in the teaching garden a few hours a month. Yes, I want to join the Fraser Pacific Rose Society and learn how to grow healthy roses. Name:____________________________ Address:__________________________________ TEL:___________________

CONTACT : Beverly WELSH @ 604-464-2754 INFORMATION: fprosesociety@gmail.org Send entry form to: 1655 Winslow Avenue, V3J 6B1, BC (across from Centennial High School)

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Coquitlam hockey product Dante Fabbro, left, who has spent the last two years with the Penticton Vees of the BCHL, was selected by the Nashville Predators in the first round of the 2016 NHL entry draft Friday night. Meanwhile, Lucas Johansen, right, of Port Moody, who currently plays with the Kelowna Rockets in the WHL, was selected 28th overall by the Washington Capitals.

NHL ENTRY DRAFT

Preds, Caps choose Tri-City talent Fabbro, Johansen both chosen in the first round GARY MCKENNA

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A team best known for drafting and developing top-tier defencemen, like Shea Weber and Ryan Suter, is not a bad place to land if you’re a young blueliner looking to crack the NHL. So Coquitlam hockey product Dante Fabbro was understandably elated when he heard the Nashville Predators call his name in the first round of the 2016 entry draft Friday night, chosen 17th overall. “It is just an honour,” he said in a press conference after

his selection, noting Weber is one of his favourite players. “It is such a great organization. To be drafted by the FABBRO same team is definitely a cool moment.” Fabbro has spent the last two seasons plying his trade with the Penticton Vees in the BCHL, where it did not take long for him to attract the attention of NHL scouts. He scored 14 goals and 53 assists last year — a point total that put him at the top of the league among defencemen — and quickly established himself as a solid two-way player, capable of putting the puck in the net while being responsible in his own end.

The 6’0”, 190 lb. former Burnaby Winter Club player helped Team Canada West win gold during the JOHANSEN World Junior A Challenge and he has committed to playing with Boston University in the NCAA next season. Fabbro told reporters he’s excited to get to camp this fall, meet the team and show the new club what he can do. “I am happy with this organization,” he said, noting his two sisters attend school 20 minutes outside of the city. “What they did last year and this year in the playoffs is spectacular. It is a huge honour to be part of this. I am looking

forward to working hard.”

LUCAS JOHANSEN

Growing up a few years behind a future NHL All-Star forward, Lucas Johansen had to learn quickly how to play defence. But last Friday, years of hard work shutting down his older brother Ryan Johansen — a Nashville Predator with 227 career points — finally paid off in the form of a first-round draft pick by the Washington Capitals. “Whenever we were playing road hockey, he usually had possession of the ball,” the younger Johansen said following his 28th overall selection. “I had to learn how to defend.” And it appears there is still more the younger Johansen can learn from his older

brother. Ryan has already gone through this process, having been selected fourth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2010 before being traded to the Predators earlier this season. “We all know he is going to put his absolute best effort into everything he does,” Ryan said. “I was upset he didn’t go to Nashville.” But Lucas has the skills to make his own way in the NHL. He has spent the last two seasons manning the blueline with the Kelowna Rockets in the Western Hockey League, where he has made a name for himself with his smooth transitions and strong hockey sense. He scored 10 goals and 39 assists in 69 regularseason games with the club and helped the team make it

to the third-round in the WHL playoffs. “A lot of skill,” said Brian MacLellan, the senior vice-president and general manager of the Washington Capitals, when describing Johansen. “I like the mobility. There are a lot of positive attributes that will translate to the NHL.” For now, Johansen said he is looking forward to going to camp and meeting some of the players that currently make up Washington’s roster. He added that his draft selection has been a highlight of his hockey career so far. “There were just so many emotions running through my head at one time,” he said. “It was crazy. It was definitely the best feeling I ever had.” sports@tricitynews.com

TRI CITY NEWS EXCLUSIVE

Shedding Light on Local Issues Since the story was published in The Tri-City News, we’ve seen a huge outpouring of support for our female fighters and fundraising campaign. It is very encouraging to see so many new female firefighter recruits choosing to serve this community and become role models FIRE CHIEF JAY SHARPE SASAMAT FIRE DEPARTMENT Do you have a local story? Let’s chat: tips@tricitynews.com

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