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The aunt of the Syrian boy whose dead body was photographed on a Turkish beach after he drowned trying to escape to Europe said she wanted to bring her family members to Coquitlam. Tima Kurdi told reporters outside her Como Lake-area home that she sent money to her brother, Abdullah Kurdi, three weeks ago to help him, his wife and two sons get to the Greek island of Kos. The family was en route when the boat they were in capsized. Abdullah was able to swim to safety but his family drowned and a photograph of the body of his youngest, Alan, lying face down on a beach quickly spread around the world. “They didn’t deserve to die,” Tima told reporters Thursday morning sitting next to portraits of the of the deceased boys, Alan and Ghalib. “They were going for a better life. It shouldn’t happen.” see FAMILY SENT, page A7
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For parents sending their child to school for the first time next week, veteran Port Coquitlam kindergarten teacher Sheila Drysdale has these words of advice: Relax and let go. In her 18 years of teaching elementary kids in School District 43, and before that in Winnipeg, she has seen plenty of tears, long hugs and parental separation anxiety on the first day. A former colleague used to put out a vase of flowers and a box of tissues by the door for new parents but Drysdale doesn’t resort to such soothing aids. Rather, her biggest challenge is the big bay window in her Confederation Drive classroom. Moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers often peer in from the outside to see what’s going on, which distracts the kids inside. Better, she said, is to say goodbye and to let the child ease into his or her routine quickly. The start of each school year brings excitement and, like other SD43 kindergarten teachers, Drysdale looks forward to putting the fresh faces to the names she has already memorized. She has been planning for opening day for a while but the transition comes easy for her now: She has been at Castle Park elementary since it opened 15 years ago. “If you really want things the way you want them when the
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Sheila Drysdale will welcome 21 boys and girls in her kindergarten classroom at Castle Park elementary school next Tuesday. Drysdale has taught at the Port Coquitlam school since it opened 15 years ago and in School District 43 for 18 years. school opens on the first day, and you want to provide that welcoming environment, you have to be prepared and be disciplined,” she said. This year, she’ll lead 11 boys and 10 girls through kindergarten, a change from 2014/’15 when she had a split K/Grade 1 class. Another 42 kindergarten pupils are in Michelle Watkins and Sandy Sparks’ classes, meaning the PoCo school will have three full kindergarten classes, each
with half a dozen students for whom English is not their first language. While the other 300 students enrolled at Castle Park will have their first full day on Wednesday, Sept. 9 after a brief check-in Tuesday, the new kindergarten students will be phased in over a two-week period. At Castle Park, the kindergarten students will attend for 20 minutes on Tuesday, starting at 9:30 a.m. After roll
call, their parents can sign up for a 30-minute conversation later that week. That’s the time, Drysdale said, she’ll learn about the students’ special needs and medical alerts, and hear comments and concerns. She also snaps a photo of the child to celebrate their first week of school. The aim of the gradual entry to ease the kids into what will soon become their safe haven, a place where both the new students and parents can feel
comfortable. “If I can make it a happy space for learning and they are excited and are bouncing out of bed to get to school, that’s 90% of the battle.” But this new academic year is also exciting on a different front, Drysdale said, as the 31,000 students in SD43 — the third largest school district in B.C. — will be able to start on time. Last year’s province-wide job action that dragged on through much of September created significant tensions and disrupted
• School re-opens Tuesday, with students heading back for a brief head count and, except for kindergarten, students can expect to attend a full day of classes on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Kindergarten students ease into a full day through a program of gradual re-entry. • As many as 30,000 students are expected this year in School District 43, the province’s third largest district, with more than 1,300 of them from other countries. Teachers and support workers will also be heading back to class, approximately 2,500 of them, many to new schools and programs. • There are 45 elementary schools, 14 middle schools and nine secondary schools in SD43. • The first pro D day is Friday, Sept. 25. the curriculum and activities throughout the school year. Charley King, president of the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association also said this year is more stable as all the teachers who were laid off in June have now been recalled, although some not to their full contract value (in June 2014, SD43 issued an unprecedented 632 layoff notices). jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC
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will she eat lunch? A mom, a girl and letting go sarah Payne
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remember clearly the moment my husband and I stopped in the hospital lobby, he clutching the car seat with our tiny, wiggly newborn daughter in it, and looked at each other, both of us wondering when a responsible adult would step in and take over. Surely they won’t just let us leave with her, we said. Somebody must know we have no idea what we’re doing, and will pull us aside to make sure we have the proper training, the right paperwork, some semblance of a clue. It turns out all that comes about five years later, when it’s time to register your child for kindergarten. That’s when a parent, hopefully by now with a bit more of a clue, shows up at the school with what must be more paperwork than a person
Reporter Sarah Payne on a parent’s anxieties as she sends her first child to kindergarten attempting to emigrate to officially become a student. That morning, at what will be my daughter’s elementary school for the next six years, I was one of dozens of parents, nervously clutching fistfuls of documents and jostling for a place in line to ensure our little ones snagged a spot at the burgeoning facility. But once the paperwork was done, the real panic set in. Should we have opted for a language immersion program?
Would she have done better in Montessori? Could we have cut back our expenses more to make private school a possibility? The choices had been many and, for that, we feel lucky to be in a thriving school district that provides parents with a range of options to best meet their children’s needs. In the end, we decided it was most important to us that our daughter attend the neighbourhood school with friends
she has made on our street. And although we’re happy with our choice, thoughts of our (to us) tiny and still very wiggly daughter roaming a great big school on her own are, as any parent new to the kindergarten rodeo knows, terrifying. She’s a bright kid, full of seemingly boundless energy who has been passionately devoted to Thomas the Train and Shaun the Sheep. She can effortlessly identify dozens of dinosaurs, keenly aware of their
striking similarities but also the tiny details that differentiate them, and adores animals of all kinds (much the better when they are drawn and cut out of construction paper, often dogs with wings, inexplicably). She loves the outdoors and digging in the dirt to find worms but she also loves dance classes and tutus and huge, sparkly rings from the dentist’s office. And she is terrifically shy, often occupying herself with solo endeavours while groups of kids swirl in play around her. Have we prepared her well enough for the social complexities of the playground? How comfortable will she be raising her hand to answer a teacher’s question, or to ask for help? Will school be a place of fear, confusion and anxiety or will it open up a vast horizon of learning, fuelling the spark that drives her curiosity? Will she be gently guided, encouraged
and supported at the beginning of this great big adventure we call school? Will she eat her lunch? Starting next week, she will be in the hands of a teacher who has likely welcomed enthusiastic kids and nervous parents to kindergarten many, many times — finally, a responsible adult who knows what he or she is doing! — and I am alternately thrilled that she will be under the careful tutelage of an experienced professional and baffled that such a person would willingly choose to shepherd 22 five-year-olds for five days a week, 10 months a year. On Sept. 8, my daughter will be going to kindergarten. My husband and I will stand at the door to her classroom, vying for space for one last hug, willing the moment to last longer than it can. And then we will let her go.
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• Watch for school buses. Vehicles approaching from both directions must stop for school buses when their lights are flashing. Tips for parents and kids: • Plan your child’s walking route with them ahead of time and review street names and landmarks. • Make a fun game out of correctly identifying traffic signs and meanings. • Set a good example: Never jaywalk or run to cross the street, and cross at intersections with a pedestrian crossing light or marked crosswalk. • Teach your child to be sure all vehicles have stopped before entering the road and show them how to make eye contact with drivers before crossing, even when the walk signal is on. • Make a habit of putting away electronic devices and ear buds so you can hear approaching traffic. • Make sure your child is wearing bright clothes and/or reflective gear. • Avoid shortcuts around parked cars. The city of Coquitlam is also asking drivers to be particu-
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With children heading back to class next week, Coquitlam RCMP is reminding drivers that school zone speed limits will be in effect starting Tuesday, Sept. 8 — remember, that’s from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every school day. And while those who disobey the rules will face a minimum $196 fine, the police are also looking to reward people who drive sensibly and respect the speed limits. “Positive tickets” will be issued on Sept. 10 at Leigh elementary (1230 Soball Rd., Port Coquitlam) between 8 and 9 a.m.,, consisting of a coffee card for law-abiding drivers. “On a daily basis, we deal with drivers who break the rules but we know there are a lot more law-abiding drivers out there,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung. “If you follow all the traffic laws during our positive ticketing event, then prepare to be pulled over.” Chung added that with summer holidays coming to an end and most people heading back to work, the roads are expected to get a lot busier next week. Drivers are reminded to give themselves a bit more time and to use caution while on the road, he said. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC
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Tima’s efforts to sponsor her family members were thwarted in Ottawa. She said an application to bring her another brother, Mohammad, to Canada was recently rejected because he was not registered as a refugee with the United Nations. She said New WestminsterCoquitlam MP Fin Donnelly had assisted in the process, even taking a letter from the family explaining Mohammad’s situation to Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Chris Alexander, but to no avail. Mohammad is now in Germany, she added, and she encouraged her other brother, Abdullah, to try and make his way to Europe as well. After the drownings, Kurdi said she had spoken with Abdullah. “’If I didn’t send you the money, you wouldn’t go,’” she said she told him. “He said, ‘Don’t blame yourself.’”
The photo of Alan Kurdi’s body appeared in media around the world. Abdullah was initially planning to go to Europe by himself with the intention of sponsoring his wife and two children once he arrived. But he told his sister he could not leave his family behind in Turkey because they did not have the means to support themselves. Three weeks ago, Tima managed to put together the money to send to her brother to pay
smugglers to take him on the boat. She said Abdullah told her he was concerned about the number of people that were in the speed boat but was assured by the smugglers that it was safe. When a wave hit the side of the boat, he said it capsized and he did all he could to hold his boys above the water. Abdullah then had to make the decision to leave the bodies of his family behind, Tima added, noting she had spoken last week to her sister-in-law, who was anxious about the journey. “His wife told me on the phone a week ago, ‘I am so scared of the water,’” she said. Tima said her brother is devastated by the tragedy but hopes that it will get the world’s attention to help the people trying to flee Syria. “He said to me, ‘My message to the world is please don’t let them them across that water,’” she said. “‘Don’t let them take that journey anymore.’” gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC
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Trees came down — power lines, too — across Metro Vancouver in last Saturday’s wind storm.
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BC Hydro is defending its efforts to restore power after a freak summer wind storm cut electricity to 533,000 Lower Mainland homes Saturday and left many residents scrambling to deal with thawing freezer food as the outages dragged on to a second and third day. BC Hydro spokesperson Simi Heer said field managers had never seen a storm this challenging before. “What made this storm so unique is that we had so many customers without power all on one day,” Heer said. “The last storm of this magnitude was in 2006. We had hundreds of thousands of customers without power then as well, but it was over a couple of days.” The sheer number of downed branches and trees over lines made it more difficult to switch the flow of power to reconnect homes, she added. Unlike a winter storm, leafy deciduous trees acted like sails and became more susceptible
to the surprise southerly winds, which came after stress from a prolonged summer drought. BC Hydro called in staff on vacation and brought in crews from Prince George, Smithers, Terrace, Vernon, Kamloops and Vancouver Island to work 16-hour shifts to deal with downed trees and restore power. “The damage was extensive and it was widespread from North Vancouver to Abbotsford — it wasn’t just contained to one area,” Heer said. “So extensive repairs were required all across the South Coast.” About 400 workers were in the field at any given time, she said, adding Hydro managers were “quite happy with the response.” Winds gusted at times to 80 to 90 km/h Saturday, and unpowered traffic lights caused traffic headaches as drivers used — or ignored — the required four-way stop procedure. Large numbers of outages persisting into Monday were in Surrey and Langley. BC Hydro has a priority system for dispatching crews
but it’s not one that favours any particular municipalities, Heer said. Top priority goes to safety calls where potentially live wires are down across roads and near homes, as well as restoring circuits to critical services like hospitals and pumping stations. Heer said the priority then shifts to where crews can get the “biggest bang for our buck” — quickly restoring service to 5,000 homes on one circuit as opposed to 50 on another. Asked if that means denser neighbourhoods with condos and apartments get power back faster than single-family subdivisions, Heer said not necessarily — it depends on the number of customers on the circuits in question. Also down was BC Hydro’s website that provides details of each outage and estimates of when power is restored — an “unacceptable” failure Heer said would be investigated. Other regions of B.C. have at times lost power for several days after a storm. jnagel@blackpress.ca @jeffnagel
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Ian McArthur is an avid hiker and a proud participant in each of the 34 Terry Fox Runs, and this weekend he’ll get to combine both longtime passions when he sets off for the staggering 12-hour Terry Fox Trek in Valemount. The Coquitlam resident and president of the Burke Mountain Naturalists had thought about the challenging hike up Mt. Terry Fox for many years but it was a hiking trip with a friend to nearby Mt. Robson in 2009 — and a photo with the iconic wooden sign pointing to the peak — that cemented the idea. When he heard there was a special effort to get more hikers out for the trek in honour of the 35th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, McArthur said, “This is it.” The hikes up Mt. Terry Fox have been organized by the Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association for the last 10 years in conjunction with the annual Terry Fox Runs in September. Patricia Thoni, who has led many of them, says interest has dwindled
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9-km trip to gain 6,500 feet in elevation. Finally, hikers wanting to press on to the Terry Fox monument can expect a more than 12-hour hike to climb 8,500 feet. Fortunately for McArthur, who can be found clambering through the woods just about every weekend three seasons of the year, there isn’t much he needs to do to prepare for his trek up to the monument — “the full pull, if you will,” he joked.
After polishing off Mt. Robson, the highest of the Canadian Rockies (at nearly 13,000 feet high), McArthur said reaching the monument won’t be “too much of a problem,” though it will be the most elevation gain he has recorded in a single hike. “Time-wise, the 12-plus hours, I’ve done hikes that long before,” he said, noting the unique challenge with Mt. Terry Fox is in climbing up, dropping down and then
regaining the elevation you’ve lost. He has also polished off each of the hikes, in all six editions, of the popular 103 Hikes in Southwestern BC guidebook, and regularly leads hikes for the Burke Mountain Naturalists (McArthur and Steve Chapman, a fellow BMN member and a Coquitlam Search and Rescue volunteer, will be leading hikes this fall). The Terry Fox Trek will be particularly poignant, McArthur said, having grown up in Port Coquitlam and attending the same schools as the hometown hero. “Hiking is my passion,” he said. “It’s very rewarding… I think it’s just exploring new places. There’s nothing better than standing on a peak and looking all around you and seeing a whole bunch of other peaks you’ve been up on.” • The Terry Fox Trek is on Sept. 6 in Valemount, B.C. For more information, visit www. terryfox.org. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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he wind storm and heavy rains may have made you forget, but wildfires continue to rage in some parts of b.C. Recently, Premier Christy Clark made headlines for saying she wants to see harsher penalties for people who start forest fires. People who start forest fires should indeed be penalized heavily. but focusing on punishments for humancaused fires is a mere drop in the bucket when it comes to addressing the issues at play. If even half of the province’s fires were preventable, we’d still be facing the possibility of raging infernos. and, as scientists suggest that this year’s exceptionally hot, dry weather is but a sign of things to come, we have to get serious about this problem. The b.C. government has to set realistic budgets for firefighting. and it has to take the bull by the horns and finally start taking real action to address climate change. Stopping an idiot from tossing a cigarette butt into a forest is a good thing. but stopping the human race from destroying the planet is a much more urgent obligation.
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AFTER THE WIND STORM
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ow many times do people have to be told that they should expect, and be prepared for, a major emergency? Last Saturday was another sharp reminder, although for some folks, it was just another opportunity to complain about government services. for those who somehow expect weather forecasters and emergency crews to be able to fully anticipate and “fix” natural events like last weekend’s storm: Wake up! Get real! Get ready! Even the best available technology provides nothing more than a prediction and a varying measure of foreknowledge of what nature might do. In this case, the experts knew a storm was on the way but did not expect the winds to be as fierce and sustained as they were. There’s one thing we can reliably expect from Mom Nature, and that’s she can be unpredictable, especially now in a world involved in climate change. a few hours’ warning would not have done much good for the great majority of people. authorities can’t stop trees — still in foliage and, therefore, much more vulnerable to the force of high winds —
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from falling on electrical wires. and that they did, by the thousands, for about six hours straight. It was the worst storm in nearly a decade. Winds hit 94 km/h in places. More than half a million bC Hydro customers in Lower Mainland lost power. There’s no way enough resources can instantly be on hand to deal with such an event. Hydro put some 400 workers in the field and called in crews on holidays and from across the province to assist. They worked 16-hour shifts to repair the damage and restore power. Given the scope of the event, I’d say those individuals did an outstanding job. ditto the police, who got blitzed by phone calls on Saturday, mostly about downed trees and vehicle damage. and while on the subject of vehicles, there are a lot of drivers out there who need to brush up on the four-way stop rule. on at least three occasions, I saw a driver blow through an intersection without stopping, either oblivious to the fact that the lights were out, unaware of traffic rules or simply impatient. No doubt some of them are making a visit to an ICbC facility this week. Here’s a simple suggestion about driving in storm con-
ditions: unless you have to, don’t. Stay home. Yes, it’s all dark there. The Tv doesn’t work. Neither does the computer. or the stove. or, in some cases, the phone. but you’re prepared, right? You’ve got flashlights and batter-powered lanterns. You’ve got a battery-powered radio to listen to the news. You’ve got a plan for family members to follow in case they’re not home when the calamity strikes. Even if cell service is still up, the millions of panicky or just plain pointless calls will likely jam local capacity, so you have alternate numbers to call out of the area to communicate with family. You’ve got water, and food that doesn’t spoil, and all the other things that are in a basic emergency kit. You might even have invested in (and maintained) a small generator that can be used to keep your freezer or fridge running. You’ve done all these things because you know that last Saturday was really peanuts compared to what might occur in an earthquake or extreme winter storm, when the situation gets really serious — and for more than a few days.
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Berries are almost gone, Politicians who keep your garbage secure make the jump The Editor, As we quickly approach back-to-school for the kids and back-to-work for many people after time off during this great summer, let’s not forget another change is just around the corner. Bears are entering the time of year when they start gorging themselves in preparation for denning. The picture accompanying this letter depicts one of many bears that are eating the last of the blueberries remaining in the fields in the area. Once those are gone, they will be looking for other foods to fatten themselves up with. Don’t let your garbage or green bins be the food they get their paws on. Continue to be vigilant at your home and keep those items frozen where possible, secure and locked up and unaccessible to the bears until the day of pick-up in your neighbourhood. This has been a relatively good year so far in the TriCities as far as bear encounters
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A bear munches on blueberries but they won’t last long, warns the letter writer, who asks Tri-City residents to keep their trash and green waste secure to keep bears from getting into — and used to — it. go and far fewer bears (two at last reported count) than previous years having to be killed due to negative interactions
with people. Please don’t let your guard down at this time. Let’s continue to keep our
communities safe and keep the bears safe from themselves. Philip Warburton, Port Coquitlam
The Editor, Residents, if you have issues, please contact your local MLA. Oops, wait a minute, he/or she may have decided to run for federal office. Don’t be fooled, people, politicians make the jump for salary purposes. If a person serving the public really does want to help the local public, provincial or civic politics are where the biggest impact occurs. Federal politics looks at the big picture, the whole country. You are just one of 338 other ridings of 26,000 people on the small end to 132,000 on the big end who also want federal money and action. A B.C. MLA earns a base salary of $120,878, with $10,000 to $90,000 available depending on their role. An MP earns a base of $167,400, with and additional $5,900 to $80,000 available depending on their role.
Just making the jump from provincial to federal politics adds an additional $64,522 to their income. Can you really blame them for jumping ship? An additional $62,000 in your pocket? I would love to run for office one day and I can tell you right away that a MP’s salary should be based on the average income of that riding. If the riding does well and incomes increase, the MP gets a pay raise. If not they don’t. The common argument MPs use to defend their huge pays is “we need to attract the best and brightest.” My argument against that is if you love your country, you shouldn’t need to be paid so well. If you love your country, you should be working for the common good. Soldiers don’t get nearly the pay or benefits and they risk their lives. Grant Crossley, Port Coquitlam
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TRI-CITY CRIME
Plate pulled and toll avoided, man busted A Port Coquitlam man is facing fraud charges after he was spotted allegedly using a homemade device to avoid paying Golden Ears Bridge tolls. According to an RCMP press release, in December 2014, an off-duty Criminal Collision Investigation Team member from Surrey RCMP was following a car heading from Surrey toward Ridge Meadows when he noticed no licence plate was visible on the vehicle. “Officers are always looking for uninsured vehicles,” Cpl. Scotty Schumann said in the release. “The officer was very surprised when he saw a valid B.C. licence plate magically lift into place after they had passed the toll cameras.” The officer recorded the licence plate number and police later identified the registered owner and driver. Police followed the car one more time across the bridge and observed the plate being manipulated to avoid toll cameras. The car was stopped and the driver arrested for fraud. A search of the vehicle revealed a cable system used to move the plate. Gregory Murray, 49, was charged with two counts of fraud under $5,000. The car
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Provincial Transportation Minister Todd Stone said Monday a potential 6.7% hike to ICBC basic rates is too high but gave no indication of whether the government would reduce the dividend it takes from the public auto insurer. Black Press file
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Injury costs to drive up basic ICBC premiums Insurance corp. may hike drivers’ basic rates 6.7% Jeff Nagel Black Press
The Insurance Corp. of B.C. is warning motorists they’ll soon pay more for basic auto insurance. Because of a rate smoothing policy introduced by the province in 2013, this year’s rate hike must be between 3.7 and 6.7% — within 1.5% of last year’s 5.2% increase on basic rates. ICBC president and CEO Mark Blucher said the initial calculations suggest the maximum 6.7% basic rate hike is required, but pledged to work with the government to find ways to reduce that number by Oct. 30, when the formal rate application is to be filed with the B.C. Utilities Commission. He said ICBC is grappling with “an unexpected and rapid escalation in the number of injury claims being reported to us in recent months.” ICBC’s bodily injury claim costs, which cover pain and suffering, future care and loss of wages, are forecast to hit $2.3 billion this year, up 64% since 2008. Higher legal and medical costs, more represented claims and more complex, catastrophic claims leading to bigger settlements are among the factors blamed for the jump. Injury claims are up 10% from a year ago even though the number of crashes is unchanged. ICBC says more fraud is one potential explanation, as well as more minor soft tissue injury claims. If regulators approve the
request, this will be the fourth straight year of basic insurance premium increases following hikes of 11.2% in 2012 and 5.2% in each of 2013 and 2014. ICBC has simultaneously reduced its optional insurance rates — on which it competes against private insurers — in five of the last seven years. ICBC spokesman Adam Grossman said the net effect is the average customer has seen their overall auto insurance costs rise by less than 10% since 2008. Grossman said this year’s required increase would actually be “on the order of 12%” were it not for the constraint of the rate smoothing policy. Transportation Minister Todd Stone said even the maximum 6.7% this year is too much. “We believe that’s not acceptable and the rate can and should be lower than that,” he said Monday. Stone appointed ferries commissioner and former deputy minister Gord Macatee to help ICBC pare the hike. Asked if the province might reduce the annual $160-million annual dividend it extracts from ICBC each year, Stone said those transfers are from ICBC’s excess capital on its optional insurance business and do not affect basic rates. He acknowledged an optional rate cut would help ease the pain for the majority of motorists who also buy their optional coverage from ICBC, but made no commitment to enable that. The Bank of Canada’s recent interest rate cut has significantly reduced the projected returns of ICBC’s investment portfolio, Stone added. jnagel@blackpress.ca @jeffnagel
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THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: SEPT. 4 – 6
Take a world music trip to banjo bluegrass with Devon Wells Trio SARAH PAYNE
THE TRI-CITY NEWS
It’s a long weekend and, hate to say it, the last of the summer. Enjoy every minute because when Tuesday rolls around, it’ll be all hands on deck to get out the door on time and ready to hit the books.
Friday, Sept. 4 WORLD MUSIC
Expand your musical horizons at Global Sounds, a new music series showcasing an eclectic range of musical genres at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., PoMo) throughout September. Tonight’s show features The Devon Wells Trio (Appalachian/bluegrass), a tribute to the banjo’s fantastic sound. Enjoy great acoustic music in this intimate setting; tickets are $12 and doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Visit www.gallerybistroportmoody.com for details.
Saturday, Sept. 5 INSPIRATION GARDEN
Winter may be coming but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep the garden growing. Not sure how? That’s where the Inspiration Garden (Guildford Way at Pipeline Road) comes in, with an information session on fall and winter organic vegetable gardening. Learn all the tricks of the growing trade from skilled gardeners from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $10; register at signmeup. coquitlam.ca and quote bar code 533557.
INSPIRED ART
With iffy weather expected this weekend it’s a perfect time to haunt the local art galleries to see what’s new. At the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2253 Leigh Sq., PoCo) Judith Fairwood showcases a series of paintings of artists at work, striving to interpret their body language and direction of gaze, while artist Venus Soberanes displays vivid piece in Colours of Dream. At the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. Johns St.) the exhibit Messengers combines works by art healers Marianne Phillips, Nancy Cramer, Paddi McGrath and Anna Milton while artists Katherine Nielsen and Carlyn Yandle teamed up for the Inheritance show. Finally, painter André J. Prevost looks at aboriginal art in a series called Journeying with the Totems.
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The Devon Wells Trio — including Devon Wells himself on the banjo — will be transporting the Gallery Bistro audience Friday evening to the folksy roots of Appalachian bluegrass music.
Sunday, Sept. 6 TAKE A HIKE
Experienced hikers can trek along the Lindsay Lake Loop in a guided hike with Burke Mountain Naturalists member Steve Chapman (also a Coquitlam Search and Rescue volunteer). The hike starts from the equestrian parking lot at Buntzen Lake and heads up the Halvor Lunden Trail to the upper reaches of Eagle Mountain. Participants should be ready for the 1,100 metres of ascent and a 15-km trek, made worthwhile by the spectacular viewpoints. The hike runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register at 604-927-4FUN and quote barcode 536163. Cost is $8.
LAST SPLASH
Say sayonara to summer at the last pool party of the season at Westhill Pool (203 Westhill Pl., PoMo) from 1 to 5 p.m. Regular admission rates apply. Visit www.portmoody.ca for more information.
CREATIVE CAFE
Tap into your family’s creative side when theanother of its Creative Café Sundays, where participants of all ages can enjoy hands-on activities and learn about the park’s natural and cultural history. Meet at the Minnekhada Regional Park lodge from 1 to 4 p.m., and visit www.minnekhada.ca for more information.
SWIM IN
Swim a few laps, sit in the sauna or grab the whole family for a fun dip at the Westminster Savings free swims, running at the Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo), 1 to 3 p.m. or at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from 7 to 9 p.m.
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TC SPOTLIGHT
COURTESY OF CARRIE STEFANSON
Air cadets with 754 Phoenix Squadron in Port Moody spent their summer learning about aviation, gliding and survival. Sgt. Cole Kennedy (top) was on a six-week scholarship to attend a course in advanced aviation technology/aircraft maintenance in North Bay, Ont., while Cpl. Enjeriko Puevas (below) was at Albert Head in Victoria for a three-week basic survival session. The squadron meets Wednesday nights at Moody elementary or Tuesday nights at Maillard middle school in Coquitlam. Go to 754aircadets.ca.
CAPT. CHERYL MAJOR
Port Coquitlam army cadet Azaly Addam was one of 16 teens in B.C. chosen to participant in this year’s regional cadet expedition. The nine-day journey this summer involved two days of biking on Vancouver Island and four days of lake and ocean kayaking in the Gulf Islands. The cadets also tested their survival skills by planning a route, reading a map, navigating, fixing a bike, using a GPS and camping. A Grade 11 student at Coquitlam’s Gleneagle secondary, Addam has been with the 2993 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps for four years. Last summer, he completed the Canadian Armed Forces Basic Parachutist Course in Trenton, Ont., and now wears jump wings on his uniform. “The cadet program has given me a lot of opportunities and experiences. It has taught me to know right from wrong and to try new things,� he said in a news release.
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WINDY RIDE
Dozens of Tri-City cyclists laced up their runners last weekend for the seventh annual Ride to Conquer Cancer. Despite last Saturday’s fierce windstorm, the fundraiser brought in $8.4 million for the BC Cancer Foundation from a total of 2,087 riders who took part in the two-day, 200 km trek from Vancouver to Seattle.
Among those who joined the ride was a team from Cap’s Westwood Cycle (the business has stores in Coquitlam and Port Moody). Led by Kelly and Glen Hobbis, the team has raised more than $450,000 to date for the cause. The event was sponsored by Silver Wheaton. To donate, visit conquercancer.ca jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Girls can get into science at CPL join the program to create fossils, extract “dinosaurs” from eggs, learn computer coding, travel through geological time periods, snap together electric circuits, build LED flashlights, program Lego robots and
Girls can make their own discoveries as part of the weekly Girls in Science program at Coquitlam Public Library that starts in midSeptember. Girls in Grades 3 to 5 can
build the tallest towers. A partnership with Science AL!VE at Simon Fraser University, Girls in Science will run at the Poirier branch every Thursday from Sept. 17 to Oct. 22; meetings go from
3:45 to 5:15 p.m. The program is free, but space is limited. Visit www. sciencealive.ca for application forms or call the library at 604937-4142 for more information. For more information on
Coquitlam Public Library, visit coqlibrary.ca. Science AL!VE is sponsored by Actua, a not-for-profit organization that aims to empower youth through science.
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LITERACY IN THE TRI-CITIES
Book buddies, TAG and resumés, too BOOKS PLUS Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
PORT MOODY
• Book Buddies: Registration for the next session of PMPL’s Book Buddies program will begin Sept. 8. Kids in Grades 2 to 4 can practise their reading and writing skills with a teen buddy. Sessions are from 10 to 10:45 a.m. or 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Saturdays starting Oct. 24 and running through Dec. 5. You may register in person at the library or call 604-469-4577. • Adult Learners Book Club: Are you looking for a fun, social place to discuss easy books and improve your reading skills? The Adult Learners book discussion group is perfect for new readers of English. All adult learners, including ESL, are welcome to join this friendly multicultural group. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 9. For more information, including a list of upcoming books, phone or email the library at asktheli-
brary@portmoody.ca. • Baby Sing and Learn: You can now register for the first session of PoMo’s popular Baby Sing and Learn. Programs are on Tuesdays from 2 to 2:45 p.m. starting Sept. 15 or on Fridays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. starting Sept. 18. Enjoy songs, rhymes and games with your baby from age birth to 18 months. Call 604-469-4577 to register. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
COQUITLAM
• Summer Reading Club medal ceremony: If you are a member of CPL’s Summer Reading Club and you have read for at least 20 minutes each day for 49 days over the summer, you can collect a special edition medal. Remember to bring your completed reading record with your name printed clearly on the front to the Poirier branch on Saturday, Sept. 12, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Library Link: Coquitlam’s new mobile library visits the following locations: Tri-City Family Place, 3435 Victoria Dr., Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Cottonwood Park, 672 Aspen St., Coquitlam, Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. For more information about any of these programs,
visit www.library.coquitlam. bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
TERRY FOX
Teens, there are some programs at Terry Fox Library just for you: • Resumé workshop: Are you looking for a job but need help putting together an awe-inspiring resumé? Visit the library for tips from an expert from Avia Employment Services so you can make sure your application stands out from the crowd — and there will also be pizza. Everyone is welcome on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6 to 7 p.m. • TAG: Fox’s Teen Advisory Group members organize library programs for teens, volunteer as reading buddies and help with other events. Meetings are fun and always include snacks. TAG membership looks great on resumés and college applications, and volunteer hours are granted for all TAG activities. Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month (the next one is on Sept. 15). Drop by a meeting or fill out an application at the Terry Fox library. New members are always welcome. For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604927-7999.
ADULT LEARNER BOOK CLUB
Make new friends, read interesting books and practise English in a fun environment at the Terry Fox Library. Adults upgrading their reading skills or learning English are welcome to join. The books discussed vary according to the reading levels and interests of the group. All adult learners including those for whom English is their second language are welcome. The group meets at Fox on the second Friday of each month. Next meeting is Sept. 11, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 604-927-7999.
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What is Labour Day? Labour Day in Canada is celebrated on the first Monday of September. It originally gave workers the chance to campaign for better working conditions or pay. The day is now part of a long weekend for many Canadians. What do people do? Traditionally, Labour Day was an occasion to campaign for and celebrate workers’ rights during parades and picnics organized by trade unions. These still play a role in Labour Day for some Canadians, but many people see the first Monday in September as an opportunity to take a late summer trip, perhaps to their country cottage, or enjoy the company of family or friends at picnics, fairs, festivals and fireworks displays. For teenagers and other students, the Labour Day weekend is the last chance to celebrate with a party or to go on a trip before school re-opens for the new academic year. Canadian football fans may spend a large proportion of the weekend watching the Labour Day Classic matches live or on television. The Labour Day Classic consists of three games between high ranking teams in the Canadian Football League. One match is played on the Sunday before Labour Day and two on Labour Day. Public life Post offices, many businesses, and many organizations are closed on Labour Day in Canada. Schools and other educational establishments are also closed, as Labour Day falls at the end of the summer holiday period. Many public transport services run to a reduced or “Sunday” service, although others may not run at all. There may be some local disruption to traffic around parades, particularly in Toronto, and some congestion on
highways and at airports as people return form late summer vacations or trips. Background The origins of Labour Day can be traced back to April 15, 1872, when the Toronto Trades Assembly organized Canada’s first significant demonstration for worker’s rights. The aim of the demonstration was to release the 24 leaders of the Toronto Typographical Union who were imprisoned for striking to campaign for a nine-hour working day. At this time, trade unions were still illegal and striking was seen as a criminal conspiracy to disrupt trade. In spite of this, the Toronto Trades Assembly was already a significant organization and encouraged workers to form trade unions, mediated in disputes between employers and employees and signalled the mistreatment of workers. There was enormous public support for the parade and the authorities could no longer deny the important role that the trade unions had to play in the emerging Canadian society. A few months later, a similar parade was organized in Ottawa and passed the house of Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John Macdonald. Later in the day, he appeared before the gathering and promised to repeal all Canadian laws against trade unions. This happened in the same year and eventually led to the founding of the Canadian Labour Congress in 1883. Labour Day was originally celebrated in the spring but it was moved to the fall after 1894. A similar holiday, Labour Day is held on the same day in the United States of America. Canadian trade unions are proud that this holiday was inspired by their efforts to improve workers’ rights. Many countries have a holiday to celebrate workers’ rights on or around May 1.
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The Power of One In today’s age, we “vote” for things we like all the time: who wore it best; who sang it best; which cat video is the best. We “like” posts on Facebook, we sign online petitions, we show support by retweeting tweets or following Michael McKnight, President & CEO United Way of the Lower Mainland people on Twitter. Yet during the last federal election in 2011, only 61.1% of eligible voters in Canada bothered to vote. The right to vote is protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. People around the world are still actively fighting for that right, in some cases, risking their lives to be able to vote. The ability to vote is a defining characteristic of living in a democracy like Canada. Unions are an important force for democracy, not just in the workplace, but beyond. Labour Day recognizes the worker and celebrates the labour union movement. This Labour Day, the concept of democracy is an important concept to contemplate as we head into a federal election. In this part of the world, United Way and Labour have worked together to change lives for the better for more than 30 years. The power of the individual and the collective is the lifeblood of democracy and underlines United Way’s credo: we believe that everyone who lives here should have access to opportunities to build a better life for themselves.
With the incredible support from individual donors ( many who are members of local unions), United Way moves families from poverty to possibility, helps kids be all that they can be, and builds strong communities. United Way of the Lower Mainland touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people a year investing in more than 150 local agencies and 300 programs and services across Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, and the Sea to Sky corridor.
We all share in the responsibility to create neighbourhoods and communities that we are proud to call home. When we work together, we can make incredible things happen. So hold up your end of the bargain. On Labour Day, enjoy the day off, and take a couple of minutes to make sure you are registered to vote. Then on October 19, do your community a favour: vote.
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Celebrating Labour Day The September long weekend strengths of our province’s does not just mark the most competitive sectors and unofficial end of summer and our Skills for Jobs Blueprint will the beginning of a new school help ensure British Columbians year. are positioned to meet the needs of tomorrow’s labour Celebrating Labour Day market. provides an important opportunity to reflect on the On behalf of government this British Columbians who have Labour Day, I want to express built our great province, and my gratitude for all the great to thank the hard-working work done by the people of men and women who B.C. I encourage you to take continue today to keep our a moment this Labour Day province diverse, strong and weekend to reflect on how growing. fortunate we are to work, live and raise our families in British The work environments we Columbia. experience today are the result of decades of work Working together, we can SHIRLEY BOND by the unions, workers and build on our proud legacy Minister of Jobs, Tourism and government. It’s important to and ensure British Columbia Skills Training and Minister remember that we all have a continues to thrive and Responsible for Labour responsibility to work together prosper. to ensure our workplaces are fair, productive and safe. While much has been accomplished, there is more to do. Learn More: Work is an important part of many of our lives, Employment Standards Branch: providing more than just a living or a way to www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/ provide for our families. It also provides a WorkSafeBC: www.worksafebc.com/ sense of belonging, self-esteem, learning and BC Labour Relations Board: achievement, and a sense of contributing to www.lrb.bc.ca/ your organization, your community, and society in a positive way. BC Jobs Plan: http://engage.gov.bc.ca/bcjobsplan/ Labour Day is also the perfect time to look at what lies ahead for British Columbia. We B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint: have unprecedented opportunities ahead of www.workbc.ca/skills us. Our BC Jobs Plan continues to build on the
“Genius begins great works; labour alone finishes them”. – Joseph Joubert
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Above: A viewpoint from Mount Beautiful, part of the Hike of the Week. Right: A map of the route.
Take a hike – a really long one – this week Hike of tHe Week Swan falls Loop Rating: very difficult time Needed: 9 to 11 hours Length: 20 km elevation gain: 1,700 m
The Swan Falls Loop is one of the most difficult hikes in the Tri-Cities but the panoramic views from the top of Mount Beautiful make the effort worthwhile. A very early start is needed to avoid being caught out in the dark or locked in at Buntzen. Start at the main Buntzen parking lot and head north along the east side of the lake until you reach the Swan Falls trail head, halfway along McCombe Lake. The climb is very steep, passing Swan Falls about a quarter of the way up (viewpoint from the falls) before flattening out near Swan Falls Junction on the ridge top. Head southeast from the junction over small bluffs (with ropes to assist) before emerging onto Mount Beautiful’s airy summit. The spectacular views span 360 degrees and take in Coquitlam Lake, Indian Arm, Mount Seymour and Pinecone Burke Provincial Park. Heading down, be careful not to miss the trail that exits the rocky summit ridge to the west. Follow the trail over Tangled Summit down to Lindsay Lake where there is a choice of taking the west loop or the east loop. The east loop is shorter, easier and passes a region of picturesque small lakes, where it is easy to become disorientated. The harder west loop takes in a number of spectacular viewpoints overlooking Indian Arm. Both legs will eventually bring you out at the El Paso junction, from which it’s up to a three-hour steep descent down the Halvor Lunden Trail back to the parking lot. • Be sure to bring along the 10 essentials (get details at www. coquitlam-sar.bc.ca), hike with a buddy and let somebody know where you’re going and when you expect to be back.
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With the summer’s warm and dry conditions expected to linger through the fall, and a fairly tame winter predicted, Tri-City hikers will likely be able to enjoy the local trails for months to come. Steve Chapman, a Coquitlam Search and Rescue volunteer, member of the Burke Mountain Naturalists and the creator behind a detailed new map of Tri-City trails, will be penning a Hike of the Week column in The Tri-City News to encourage area residents to grab their boots and explore the great outdoors while we can.
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Calling French speakers Helping your son succeed French-speaking teenagers are invited to volunteer for the French club at Coquitlam Public Library. Called Parlez-Nous Français, the club will meet every Friday from Sept. 11 to Oct. 9 in the
Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier Branch. During meetings, kids from Grades 8 to 12 help younger kids from French Immersion programs with homework, reading, conversation and language-related ac-
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Why do boys seem to struggle more in school than girls? Pam Withers will help answer this question and more at Terry Fox Library later this month. Withers is co-author of
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The Site C dam has a long and convoluted history, dating from its first proposal the mid-
1970s to the start of ground clearing for construction this month. And the debate is still continuing. Port Moody biologist Adrienne Peacock, who has
lived in the Peace Valley and has followed the controversial project closely since the 1980s, will give a slide show at the September meeting of the Burke Mountain Naturalists; her presentation will outline
the history of dam building in northern B.C. and the history of the Site C dam in particular. The focus of her talk will be the wildlife and wildlife habitats that will be lost by the flooding an 83 km stretch of
the Peace River. The BMN meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in the hall of Como Lake United Church located on the corner of Marmont Street and King Albert Avenue
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• Creative Cafe Sundays, 1-4 p.m., Minnekhada Regional Park, Coquitlam. Join the Minnekhada Park Association for creative activities and discover the park’s natural and cultural history. Meet at the lodge. Info: www.minnekhada.ca.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9
• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club meets, 7 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Bring stamps to buy, sell, trade. Visitors of all ages welcome. Info: stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10
• Coquitlam Foundation AGM, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Foundation Room at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, 1156 Pinetree Way. The public is invited to attend and light refreshments will be served. Info: info@coqutilamfoundation.com.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11
• Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse Presents Laura Kesley, 7 p.m. The Gathering Place, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq., Port Coquitlam. Community event for seniors, adults, teens, pre-teens and children. $5 admission. Info: 604945-0606 or email info@crossroadshospicesociety.com.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12
• Fete de Maillardville, 3-7 p.m., Mackin Park, 1046 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. Arts, crafts, games and an open house for kids and family. Info: www.maillardville.com. • Strummin’ and Jammin’ Year 4, 7:30-10:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Hall, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 828 Laval St., Coquitlam. Re-live 70s folk house entertainment. All ages.
MONDAY, SEPT. 14
• Municipal Pension Retirees Association meeting, 11 a.m., Pasta Polo restaurant, 2754 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. All Tri-Cities members of the association are welcome. Info: 604936-0381. • Tri-City Photography Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody. Topic: Welcome to new members and projection of summer assignment images. Info: www.tricityphotoclub.ca.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 15
• Leisure Connections Program at Glen Pine Recreation Centre has spaces available and will run Sept. 15-Dec. 15. The program is sponsored by the Glen Pine 50Plus Society and is designed for persons 60 plus years with mild to moderate dementia or Alzheimer’s living in the Tri-Cities who would benefit from a social, recreational and interactive program giving people the tools to once again have fun, laugh and to meet new friends. Program is held Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt. (across Burlington Avenue from Coquitlam city hall). Info: Angela, 604-464-2246. • Glenayre Scottish Country Dance Club registration and class, 7:30 p.m., Como Lake middle school (cafeteria), 1121 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam (another class on Sept. 22). Classes Sept. 29 through April are held at Burquest Community Centre, corner of Mariner Way and Dewdney Trunk Road, Coquitlam. All levels taught Tuesday evenings, beginners welcome, no partner required.
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SEPT. 8: SCOUTS REGISTRATION • Scouts Canada 12th Coquitlam registration night, 7-9 p.m., Mundy Road elementary school gymnasium. Registration accepted for all sections: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers; ages 5-18 welcome. Meet Scout leaders, who will be available to answer questions about the program. Info: treasurer@12thcoquitlamscou-ting.ca or 604-937-3693.
SEPT. 8: BURKE MOUNTAIN MEETING
• Burke Mountain Naturalists’ September meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam. Speaker: Biologist Adrienne Peacock will give a slide presentation on wildlife of the Peace Valley and how it could be affected by Site C. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Info: 604-936-4108 or www.bmn.bc.ca. are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For info or another session date: 604-764-8098.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a small stamp auction for members and visitors, McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam; viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-9419306.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 • French Movie Night, 7-9 p.m., 942 B Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. All ages. Info: www. maillardville.com. • Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse Presents Soda Crackers, 7 p.m. The Gathering Place, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq., Port Coquitlam. Community music event for seniors, adults, teens, pre-teens and children. $5 admission. Info: 6049450606 or email info@crossroadshospicesociety.com.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 • Riverview Treefest, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., hosted by Riverview Horticultural Centre Society in partnership with the city of Coquitlam and the Burke Mountain Naturalists. Treefest will feature family-oriented activities: arborist-led tree tours will be held on the hour plus a children’s walk; heritage consultant Donald Luxton will lead a tour of some of the heritage buildings (exterior only); blackberry tea will be served in the Serenity Garden by Maple Creek Streamkeepers volunteers; SPARC antique radio museum will be open for visitors, and the hosts of history bus tours will offer insight and stories on Riverview/Essondale history. Bus seating is limited and can be reserved with a $2 donation. The Treefest site is outside the Henry Esson Young Building, accessible from the Lougheed Highway at the Colony Farm Road or Orchid Drive entrances. Banners and signs will mark the way and maps of the Riverview grounds are available online at rhcs.org. Info: www.coquitlam. ca/treefest, or 604-927-3583 or 604-290-9910.
SUPPORT GROUPS • GriefShare is a support group for people who have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend through death. This 11-week, Christ-centred, biblically based support group meets every Saturday, 10 a.m.noon, Northside Church, 1460 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam. Each session has a video presentation followed by small group discussion and you can attend at anytime. Info: 604-472-9988.
• Al-Anon, a fellowship of friends and family of alcoholics who come together to share their experience, strength and hope, meets on Mondays, 7:308:30 p.m., Women’s Resource Centre, 2420 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Info: Elaine with Al-Anon Central Services Society, 604688-1716. • Alateen meetings, 8-9 p.m. on Wednesdays, St. Andrews United Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody, for teenagers whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking; meetings are anonymous and confidential, and closed to the general public. Info: 604-6881716 or www.bcyukon-al-anon. org. • TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations. For information on group near you: Gail, 604-941-2907. • Al-Anon Family Group meets at 1 p.m. Mondays, 8 p.m. Wednesdays and noon Saturdays at Como Lake United church, 535 Marmont Ave. Coquitlam. Info: 604-688-1716. • Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Info: 604-461-6991. • Al-Anon Adult Children meets at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1504 Sprice Ave. (at Schoolhouse), Coquitlam. • Fibromyalgia support group meets, 1-3 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) at Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Education and support for adults who are living with this chronic illness. Info: Julie, 604-936-6027. • Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604875-4875 or www.badgut.org. • Recovery International is a self-help, peer-to-peer support meeting for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. The goal is to help reduce symptoms by practising cognitive behaviour techniques. There is a group in PoCo. Info: Phyllis, 604-931-5945 or www. recoverycanada.ca. • Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups. Registration: call Castine, 604-949-2274. • Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Group meets at Crossroads Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Rd. and Heritage Mountain Blvd. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free
email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar walk through Rocky Point Park or Orchard Park. Newcomers can register by calling Castine at 604-949-2274. • Christian 12-step group for people with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, 948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-939-6136 or www.hiscpc.org. • Coquitlam Support Group: Change, Crisis to Creativity meets Thursday evenings. Group meets twice a month to support one another through major changes, including unemployment, family crisis, death, illness, separation/divorce, empty nest, retirement, etc., and working towards positive, creative lifestyle. Info: Mara, 604-931-7070. • Fibromyalgia support group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Dogwood Pavilion, 1 to 3 p.m., except December. Info: Joan, 604-9442506. • Dogwood White Cane Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. Those who are legally blind (registered with the CNIB) are welcome. • CancerConnection peer volunteers offer one-to-one information and emotional support to people living with cancer. Info: 1-888-939-3333. • Tri-Cities Caregiver Network gives caregivers a safe place
to express and deal with their emotions and concerns. Group discussions, speakers and films are part of the program. Meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. • DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Alliance church, corner of Mariner and Spuraway, Coquitlam. Seminar sessions include “Facing my Anger,” “Facing my Loneliness,” “Depression,” “Forgiveness” and “New Relationships.” Info: 604-464-6744. • TRICEPS, Tri-Cities Early Psychosis Support meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Eagle Ridge Hospital (Parklane Room), PoMo. TRICEPS is a non-profit support group providing education and support to parents, spouses and siblings whose family member has recently been diagnosed with psychosis. • Women in Mid-life Self-help Group meets first and third Wednesdays of each month, Mountain View elementary school, Coquitlam. Info: Lynne, 604-937-3946. • Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group meets the first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre. Info: 604-936-2632. • PoCo Stroke Recovery Branch would like to welcome new members; meetings are
held Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Wilson Centre, PoCo. There is opportunity for speech maintenance, meeting others that have gone through the similar situation and light exercises or bocce. Info: Deanna, 604942-2334. • LifeRing Secular Recovery support group is being established in Coquitlam. Info: 604-377-1364; lifering@shaw. ca, www.unhooked.com, www. lifering.com. • Food Addicts Anonymous meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Room 338, Columbia Tower, Royal Columbia Hospital, New Westminster. Info: Michael, 604-930-8338 or www.foodaddictsanonymous.org. • B.C. Schizophrenia Society meets the second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604523-1072. • Coquitlam Women’s Transition House is an emergency shelter for physically and/ or emotionally abused women and their children. Info: 604464-2020. • 12-Step meetings for individuals struggling with relationships, dysfunctional behaviours or substance abuse. 12 Steps are used in a Christian context, Wednesday or Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. Info: 604-9427711. see page A32
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look to it. This contemporary collection of 97 unique residences, one bedroom plus den, two bedroom, two bedroom plus den, and three bedroom, ranging from 678 to 1016 square feet, epitomizes style from the minute you walk into the inviting lobby. “We have several floor plans to choose from, all which offer beautiful elements throughout,” adds Mirecki. Each open concept floor plan features luxurious finishes such as engineered hardwood flooring by Kentwood, oversized windows throughout, nine foot ceilings, spacious walk-in or walkthrough closet in the master bedroom (most homes) as well as large balconies or patios. Aspiring chefs and chefs alike will love the kitchens with custom designed white shaker-style cabinets, energy efficient stainless steel appliance package, and polished Quartz-composite countertops
with modern ceramic tile backsplash and accent glass tile behind the cooktop. Most kitchens will also feature a breakfast bar or spacious island. Every resident will also have access to a number of amenities, including a fitness centre and yoga studio. With expansive terraces, a picnic area, child’s playground and beautifully manicured landscaping overlooking Stoney Creek, the outdoor space is perfect for outdoor entertaining or to enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee with a good read. Cameron offers the best of both worlds with both urban and natural conveniences nearby. For the outdoor enthusiast, you can walk out your front door along Stoney Creek and connect to a myriad of forested trails up to Burnaby Mountain and SFU. Located within a short distance are exceptional neighbourhood amenities such as Lougheed Town Centre, restaurants, schools, transit to SFU, as well as within
a quick walk to Lougheed Mall SkyTrain. With more than 10 years of building landmark developments and 5,000 homes across British Columbia, you can rest assured you are buying from a builder renowned for outstanding quality, integrity and solid performance. On Saturday, September 19 at 12 noon sharp, join the sales team for the Grand Opening of Cameron and the unveiling of its low-rise homes, starting from $339,900 (both the city homes and townhomes to be released later on). Everyone is invited to come and see what all the excitement is about. The presentation centre, located at 150A – 3355 North Road Burnaby, will be open daily from noon to 6pm (except Fridays). For more information, call 778-3792191, email admin@cameronliving. com or visit www.ledmac.com/cameron. Occupancy to be announced.
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continued from page A28 • Irritable Bowel Syndrome Support Group meets first Tuesday of each month at Eagle Ridge Hospital at 7:30 p.m. Info: 604-875-4875.
SENIORS
• Minds in Motion, a fitness and social program for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s and a care partner hosted, by Alzheimer Society of B.C., runs Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Cost: $38 per pair/8 weeks. Register in person or call 604-927-6098. • Share Family and Community Services’ free seniors (60+) is offering a free, weekly support group that meets for 90 minutes on Wednesday mornings at Poirier community centre, Coquitlam. No group experience necessary. Info & registration: Rhea, 604937-6964. • Stroke Recovery Association of BC, Coquitlam branch at Dogwood Pavilion invites people recovering from stroke and their caregivers most Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for speech therapy, exercise, indoor bocce, music, dance, games, speakers, outings, fun and friendship, 624 Poirier St. (enter off Winslow Avenue). Info: Margaret, 604-927-6093 or mhansen@coquitlam.ca. • Share is running a free seniors’ support group for people 60+ wanting to meet others and talk about things important to them. No group experience, no problem. Info and registration: Rhea, 604-937-6964. • Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion; group also visits and entertains at seniors’ facilities weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 778285-4873 or 604-464-2252. • Silver Chord Choir, for those over 50, meets Mondays, 3-5 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo; if you love to sing and have fun, you can join – no auditions. The choir, which has been going for 43 years, sings twice a month at seniors’ residences in the TriCities and at other events. Info: Teresa, 604-942-5144 or Ann, 604-464-5580. • Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family and Community Services’ Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam (corner of Smith Avenue and Robinson Street). Info: Gina, 604-937-6970. • Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to seniors’ concerns. Seniors’ organizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604-5769734, or email tsn@shaw.ca. • The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-298-0780. • Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:453:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:3011:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940. • Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 604-933-6098. • Monthly seniors luncheon
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• 754 Phoenix Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets is active from September to June and meets Wednesdays, 6:309:30 p.m., at Moody elementary school. Girls and boys 12-18 welcome. Due to increased interest in the cadet program, a second squadron has been added that meets Tuesdays at Maillard middle school. Info: 754aircadets.ca.
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with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-5527221 or info@burquest.org. • ABCs of Fraud, a consumer fraud prevention program for seniors, by seniors, gives free onehour presentations to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604437-1940 or ceas@telus.net. • Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604-9411745.
ONGOING
• Burquitlam Community Association holds its monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m., in the library at Miller Park elementary school, Coquitlam. • Are you a new immigrant? Do you have questions, concerns and/or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or call outside those times and leave a message and someone will call you back. Trinity will help or direct you to places where you could receive help. • Saturday hikes leave from Rocky Point at 9:30 a.m. Info: pocomohiking@hotmail.com. • Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Saturday coffee program runs Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., in the ERH lobby, 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody. Sales of beverages and baked goods raise funds for the purchase of hospital equipment and patient comfort items. • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo: meat draws Tuesdays, 4 p.m.; Fridays, 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 3:30 p.m. • Glenayre Scottish country dancers meet Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., at Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2860 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam. New members welcome, all levels beginner to advanced, singles and couples. • St. John Ambulance volunteer medical first responders meetings held every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tri-Cities branch, 2338 Clarke St., Port Moody. New members welcome to attend. Info: 604-931-3426 or www.sja.ca/bc. • St. John Ambulance volunteer youth cadets meetings, for people ages 6 to 21, held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the TriCities branch, 2338 Clarke St., Port Moody. New members welcome to attend. Info: 604-9313426 or www.sja.ca/bc. • Weekly thrift sales, Wednesday, noon-9 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Trinity United church, corner of Shaughnessy Street and Prairie Avenue, PoCo. Info: 604-9420022. • Do you enjoy meeting people who come from other countries? And sharing information about Canada while learning about others’ cultures? Help others adjust to life in Canada, improve their conversational English, and learn about the world. Info: Julie, 604-9363900, Ext. 185 or juliebond@ society.ca. • Sea Cadets for youth aged
12 to 18 years old meets at the Old Mill Boathouse at Rocky Point Park (Port Moody) on Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. For information visit www. regions.cadets.forces.gc.ca/ pac/201sea/ or contact Lt(N) Shannon McGee at co.201sea@ cadets.net or call 604-9390301. • Tri-City Transitions offers free ongoing counselling services on weekdays for women who have experienced abuse/
violence in their relationships or childhood abuse, sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse. Info: 604-941-7111, Ext. 103. Call 604-941-7111 ext. 112. • Como Lake United church (535 Marmont, Coquitlam) thrift and furniture shop open Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, Thursdays (thrift shop), 6:308:30 p.m. • Free ESL classes for new immigrants are on Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, provided as a free community service project by missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3345 Robson Dr., Coquitlam. Info: in Korean, 604-552-2305; Chinese, 604944-7245; other, 604-4688938; also: www.english4free. net. • RCSCC Grilse Sea Cadets, for boys and girls 12 to 18. Info: www.cadets.ca or 604-9390301.
• 2893 Seaforth Army Cadets hold a parade night every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Open to boys and girls aged 12-18 years. Info: 604-4662626 or 604-942-3245, or www. cadets.ca. • SPARC radio museum on Riverview Hospital grounds is open Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with tours given by volunteers; large collection of antique consumer, military, marine, amateur radios and broadcast studio equipment. Located in the old pharmaceutical warehouse on Kerria Drive at the top of the hill. Info: 604-777-1885 or www3.telus.net/radiomuseum. • Drop-in meditation Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Oasis Wellness Centre, 1111 Austin Ave., Coquitlam; by donation. Info: 604-221-2271 or www. meditateinvancouver.org.
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need protection in severe cold Both have amazing flavours rob a few for late winter soups. in February/March. brassicas, is not growing them but even so, they are a great • Spinach: ‘Renegade’ is per- and will beautify your garden • Celeriac: This vegetable too large, making them more winter crop. with colourful stems. fect for winter growing with a susceptible to frost damage and should be growing already but • Turnips and Rutabagas: little protection in severe cold. once established, it is very cold not planting them too late, thus Please give winter gardening • Swiss Chard: ‘Bright Lights’ Once established, they are very at least a try this year. It’s fun hardy. not allowing their crowns or winter hardy and their flavour and ‘Celebration’ are very • Corn Salad: This is one of heads enough time to size up. and truly a great source of winimproves with frosts. They will winter hardy once established. the hardiest salad greens. It is So what to grow? Here is a ter food and nutrition. list of the most readily available crisp and mild and its flavour improves with frost. winter varieties. The • Kale: ‘Winter Bor’ and ‘Red • Arugula: One of the best Bor’ Estate are trulySection amazing winter winter veggies, it is slow to bolt Real TriCity banners - 62p x 6p & 30p6 x 9p6 garden plants thatEditorial will produce in cooler weather. It needs pro-PoCo Filed: Editorial, TC, 9-banners-art etc., Real Estate Banners (new 2013) • Matthew Hayes leaves until spring. tection during cold spells. • Kohlrabi: An ancient • Beets: ‘Winterkeeper’ and Independently owned and operated • Paul Hayes • Peter Hayes www.thehayesteam.ca relative of brassicas, its flavour ‘Lutz’ are the best winter vaimproves with frosts. It is quite rieties and have large round, UNDER hardy but needs some protecvery sweet roots. CONSTRUCTION tion in severe zone 6 cold. • Broccoli: ‘Purple MLS# V1141400 • Leeks: ‘Bandit’ is one of the Sprouting’ and ‘Red Spear’ great winter crops, maturing have small, very sweet purple a point of view 23585 Rockridge, slowly. Bury them deeper for heads that can be harvested in Maple Ridge • Come to Maple Ridge MLS# V1129739 $ more white stems. They are a late February/March. 684,900 • Estate lots start at $380,000 treat in late winter. • Cabbage: ‘January King’ 13395 235A, Maple Ridge • Located in Balsam Creek • Build your custom home $ • Lettuce: ‘Winter Density’ is very winter hardy and one • Quality built 4 bedroom home 759,500 today makes delicious salads all winof the finest cabbages avail• Main fl oor features Open Great • 2 storey with basement MLS# V1141447 room/Kitchen, covered deck off able. Can be harvested January ter. ‘Rouge d’Hiver’ has beauti• 2 car garage, facing park • Enjoy incredible settings kitchen. 21404 River Road • Open floor plan with large kitchen, ful, tasty red leaves. They need through February. and view into Vancouver and • Master bedroom features large $ great room and eating area 1,190,000 protection during the coldest • Carrots: ‘Autumn King’ the Golden Ears Mountains ensuite, walk in closet, French • 4 bedrooms upstairs with Laundry • Custom built home on 1.93 acres part of winter. needs good drainage. Frosts doors to private covered deck. room VISIT US AT: • Featuring stunning views of Mount • Basement is unfinished and can be • Onion: ‘Walla Walla’, one of makes them even sweeter. • Large master bedroom, walk in www.granthillestates.com Baker & Fraser River easily suited. closet and ensuite the hardiest onions, if planted • Cauliflower: ‘Galleon’ has granthillestates@gmail.com • 5 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Double car garage, completely • Close to local park and camp now will size up nicely for late pure white heads that grow grounds landscaped and fenced exterior. • Fully finished basement 604-467-0811 slowly in late winter for harvest spring harvesting. You can also
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The Coquitlam Express hit the road for an exhibition game against the Langley Rivermen at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex last Saturday. The team fell 4-1.
Exhibition season may be underway for the Coqutilam Express but that does not mean there isn’t time for a barbecue. The team will be hosting its annual meet and greet on Saturday at Panorama Park (1485 Johnson Street) between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Express players will be on hand to talk with fans and will be playing in a charity baseball game that will benefit the Special Olympics. The team has played a handful of games so far this exhibition season, losing two to the Langley Rivermen last week, including a 4-1 loss at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex. Coquitlam also took on Wenatchee, the BCHL’s newest team, at the Burnaby Winter Club Thursday night. The team will begin playing for keeps against Chilliwack on Saturday, Sept. 12, and will play their first home game on Saturday, Oct. 3.
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PoMo Aquarians rack up provincial medals Team members make seven trips to the podium
Several members of the Port Moody Aquarians took home medals at the B.C. Summer Swimming Association’s provincial championships at Saanich Commonwealth Place in Victoria last week. Lucas Fong took third place in the 50 m and 100 m freestyle as well as bronze in the 50 m fly, while Connor MacMillan also won a bronze medal in his
division of the 50 m freestyle. Lucy Davis made multiple trips to the podium, winning silver in the 50 m freestyle and bronze in the 100 m fly. The Aquarians medley teams also had a big day. The division 1 boys club clinched second place in the 200 m medley event, while the division 4 boys team took silver in the 200 m freestyle relay. Several Aquarians were selected for their regional medley team, which are made up of the top swimmers from each of the clubs in the Simon Fraser Region, including clubs like
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The Port Moody Aquarians came back with seven medals after competing in the B.C. Summer Swimming Association’s provincial championships in Victoria last week.
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Salling, Dolan join up with nat’l team PoCo pair will join Canada’s athlete pool GARY MCKENNA
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Two Port Coquitlam softball players have been named to the 2016 Women’s National Team athlete pool, a giant step on the way to next year’s world championship. Jenn Salling and Charlotte Dolan were two of 42 players chosen and another selection will take place this winter to further narrow the roster down to 26. Salling, a 28-year-old who spent three seasons in the pro-ranks with the USSSA Florida Pride, recently returned home to play in the Pan Am Games. “I was just kind of ready to move on from the pro league and obviously we have two big events here in Canada — the Pan-Am Games this summer [in Toronto] and then the world championships here in Surrey next year — so being able to get a chance to play in those events was really important to me,” she told Black
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PoCo baseball player Jenn Salling dons the Team Canada jersey uniform after returning home earlier this summer. Press in July. “But [playing pro] was a great experience — there is so much talent there, it’s a great league.” Dolan, a former Gleneagle secondary student, who was named All-Pac-10 Freshman honorable mention in 2010,
also has Pan American Games experience, helping the team to a second place finish in a 2009 qualifier. She also competed in the 2009 Canada Cup, where she won a silver, and the KFC World Cup, where her team took bronze.
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Coquitlam’s Dawn Barroso will be competing in the Femsport 2015 event at Shipbuilders’ Square in North Vancouver this Saturday. Barroso finished first in the open division at last year’s event, which tests female athletes in strength, agility, power, endurance and speed. Some of the challenges include the tire flip, the tire drag, the obstacle course, box jumps and the kettlebell lift. The event is outdoors and free for all spectators. For more information go online to femsport.tv.
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Team BC takes home silver at LAX nationals PoCo pair will join Canada’s team athlete pool
Two Tri-City lacrosse players received offensive tournament MVP honours as they joined Team BC in its silver-medal showing at the under-15 division Canadian Lacrosse Championship last week. Coquitlam Adanac Daniel Chand and Gabe Procyk were both recognized for their play in the tournament. They were joined by three other players — Port Coquitlam Saints runners Brett Ginac and fellow Adanacs Matt Chapman and Lucas Infanti — who received defensive MVP honours. The group was just a handful of Tri-City players that were on
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Port Coquitlam Saints players Mitch Bye, Cameron Way, Brett Ginac, Trent Kellner and Evan Wray joined Team BC as it won silver at the Canadian National Championships in the under-15 division last week. Several Coquitlam Adanac players were also on the team, including Matt Chapman, Lucas Infanti, Gabe Procyk and Daniel Chand. Team BC, which fell short in the finals against Team Ontario during the tournament, which took place in Halifax. The game was close for the first three periods and was tied until the dying seconds of the
third when Ontario began to pull away. After four periods, Ontario won the match and the gold medal 11-7. Team BC also included PoCo Saints players Mitch Bye, Cameron Way, Trent Kellner and Evan Wray.
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