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2016 TERRY FOX RUN: A SURVIVOR RUNS
First, the bad news... Part 2 in a three-part series… JANIS WARREN
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wo years ago this month, Kevin Ballard stood at the start line of the Terry Fox Hometown Run, scanning the crowd of thousands that had shown up to continue the Port Coquitlam hero’s legacy. But while he was aware of the event’s goals and Terry’s story — Ballard had graduated from the school that bears his name — he was absorbed in his own thoughts, what he called “a self-pity party.” He had good reason. Only days before the 2014 Hometown Run, Ballard, then 29, was given a death sentence. He and his wife, Nikki, were at the BC Cancer Clinic in Surrey when the oncologist broke the news Ballard had aggressive brain cancer — Stage 4 glioblastoma multiforme — and he had just 18 months to live. see ‘I DON’T KNOW’, page 18
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Terry Fox secondary graduate Kevin Ballard (class of 2003) will, for the second year in a row, wear his red Terry’s Team T-shirt at the Terry Fox Run. The 31-year-old is in clinical remission after being diagnosed in September 2014 with brain cancer.
EVERGREEN LINE EFFECTS
More co-op cars come with Evergreen DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News
With the opening of the Evergreen Line just months
away, car sharing outfits that provide members access to a network of vehicles for a fee are eyeing the Tri-Cities as a place to lay some rubber.
Modo, a Metro Vancouver car sharing co-operative, is expected to add four more vehicles to seven already located in Coquitlam and Port Moody.
And Zipcar, a U.S.-based company, is planning on entering the local market and was scheduled to announce its expansion plans at a press conference in
Coquitlam today (Wednesday). The idea that people have less need for cars when they have access to rapid transit is behind the explosion of car-sharing around
the world, Selena McLachlan, marketing director for Modo, told The Tri-City News. see TRANSIT ACCESS, page 8
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A family’s tragedy begets a son’s mission walk will mark 3 years since shin Noh went missing
THE WALK
The third annual Walk for Shin will take place Saturday, Sept. 17 at Eagle Ridge United Church, 2913 Glen Dr. The event runs from 9 to 10:15 a.m., with refreshments, announcements and a prayer along with the walk.
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Sam Noh is like a frustrated detective with a case he can’t crack as he remembers the days after his father, Shin Noh, went missing from his Coquitlam home on Sept. 18, 2013. “This is the [location of] the strongest sighting,” says Noh, sitting in the driver’s seat of his Nissan SUV, the rain gently falling on the windshield. Recalling the incident as it was reported to him days after his dad went missing, Noh describes how Shin, a fit but elderly man who suffered from Alzheimer’s, would have approached a group of construction workers in the area of Kingston Avenue and Princeton Street on Burke Mountain looking for directions to Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship, a church he attended. It would have been a landmark for him because it was across the street from his home but Noh, a strong walker, was a long way from that neighbourhood. “They just pointed down to the already established neighbourhood,” said Noh, who drove up to Burke Mountain recently to recall the day his father went missing and promote the third annual Walk for Shin, which will take place Saturday, Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. at Eagle Ridge United Church (2813 Glen Dr.). With 20/20 hindsight, Noh said he wishes more could have been done but at the time, the construction workers were un-
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Sam Noh on Burke Mountain, near where his father, Shin Noh, was last seen in the fall of 2013. Sam, a Tri-City business owner, is promoting the third annual Walk for Shin Noh set for Saturday, Sept. 17, starting at 9 a.m. at Eagle Ridge United Church. The event is held to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s, a disease that affects a person’s ability to think, remember and communicate, and to get support for BC Silver Alert, a social media program to alert the community when vulnerable people, such as those with dementia or autism, go missing. aware of what they were dealing with, and so his dad just kept walking. His disappearance would confound police, search and rescue workers, volunteers and the Noh family as they checked out hundreds of tips over the next days and weeks. Noh believes that if a community alert system had been in place to send out Shin’s de-
scription and other details, his father could have been found within the first 24 to 48 hours of his disappearance, a critical timeframe for finding someone suffering from Alzheimer’s, most of whom don’t realize they are lost and may not reach out for help. “First, it’s an emergency right away,” says Noh. “It’s a myth that you can’t call in a missing
person’s report unless 24 hours have passed.” Today, a community alert system is in place thanks to Noh and Coquitlam Search and Rescue member Michael Coyle. The two have developed BC Silver Alert to quickly send out social media alerts when a vulnerable person with cognitive impairments, such as dementia or autism, goes miss-
ing. BC Silver Alert gathers data from police missing person’s reports and blasts them out via Twitter, Facebook and to email subscribers, and has already been credited with reuniting one Burnaby woman with her family. “A lot of people care and share. At least we know that we pushed it out there and that’s why the person knew [that someone had gone missing] at the time,” said Coyle. The plan is to find a way to target specific neighbourhoods with missing people alerts so the individuals could be found more quickly. Coyle said 75% of people with dementia who go missing in an urban area are usually found within 3.2 km of their last known location, so being able to let people know where to look would make BC Silver Alert more effective. “The idea would be to not alert everyone but just the right people — a focused approach,” said Coyle, a software developer who is looking at a Wildlife Alert
Reporting Program used to track bear sightings as a model. But to take BC Silver Alert to the next level, Coyle and Noh need more people to get involved by helping BC it get charitable status and becoming a subscriber to the alert system via email, Twitter or Facebook; the group also needs donations to improve the website and reporting protocol. “I know there’s a lot of people who are affected by the tragedies of missing loved ones. If those people want to be involved, they can certainly help us,” said Coyle. As for Noh, he hopes that if more people are aware about the issue of wandering and more efforts taken to look out for people who go missing, fewer families will have to experience the loss of a loved one. • BC Silver Alerts is on Facebook and on Twitter @ BCSilverAlert. To subscribe and receive alerts or get involved, visit bcsilveralert.ca. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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Speak up on the future of Town Centre Park City has an online survey; info session is tomorrow GARY MCKENNA
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The city of Coquitlam is
looking for input on its Town Centre Park master plan, a document that will guide the development and management of the popular amenity for the next 15 to 20 years. An online survey is currently available on the city’s website (coquitlam.ca/tcpmp) and staff will be holding an infor-
mation session on Thursday (Sept. 16) between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. at Town Centre Park plaza (Trevor Wingrove Way). With 90,000 new residents expected to move into the municipality in the next three decades, a city staff report stated that use of the park is expected to increase significantly. The
influx of visitors will put more demands on amenities, according to the document, something the master plan, which was last updated in 1998, intends to address. “This population growth, along with the Evergreen Line terminus station located adjacent to the [Town Centre Park]
is expected to substantially increase the number of park visitors and users,” the report states. Feedback from residents at the information session and those who participate in the online survey will be incorporated into the final document. Last May, the city spent
$75,000 of bonus density money to hire a consultant to help initiate the master plan process. Since then, an inventory of assets has been conducted along with site tours and meetings with stakeholders. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC
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The city of Port Moody is reminding visitors to its parks that appreciating the local wildlife is welcome but getting an up-close view with the help of a drone is not. Shirley Katz, a Burnaby resident who helps monitor Burrard Inlet’s purple martin population, alerted the city early this summer after she witnessed a drone flying near the birds’ nesting boxes, which are located close to the end of the Rocky Point Park pier. “I saw the drone flying right over the nest and the inlet, and it was very, very loud,” Katz said, noting birds’ hearing can be quite sensitive. “It was very loud, even for the people [nearby], so it was very disturbing to see that.” And it wasn’t the only time she has seen park visitors get-
COUN. DIANA DILWORTH ting an aerial tour of the inlet by way of a drone — at times coming close enough to hit the nest boxes — and said others have reported seeing drones checking out the tree tops at the end of the inlet where there are eagle nests. Katz said bird watchers in the area are concerned that some of the purple martin eggs may have been abandoned and there may be fewer baby eagles this year, possibly after the birds have been disturbed by drones. Local environmentalist Elaine Golds raised the issue with PoMo’s Parks and
Recreation Commission, noting the purple martin is a species at risk. Coun. Diana Dilworth, who chairs the parks commission, said the city already has a ban on the use of drones in parks and community facilities but the public may not be aware of it and “perhaps drone users aren’t even cognizant of the impacts on birds and their nests.” A staff report to be discussed at last night’s council meeting suggests that signage be installed throughout parks along the inlet and at Westhill Park to remind visitors of the ban on drones. The report also includes a potential amendment to prohibit anyone from harassing, harming or capturing wildlife. spayne@tricitynews.com
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Construction noise sparks complaints City considers an earlier stop to loud outdoor work
Sundays and statutory holidays. But Coun. Brent Asmundson said he would like to see the hours end at 8 p.m. after council received a recent complaint from a Burke Mountain resident. “I do not know why we have set it at 10 p.m. rather than 8 p.m.,” said Asmundson, also a Burke resident, during a committee meeting on Monday. “The latest [complaint] is someone was digging with a backhoe for a foundation at nine o’clock at night.” Mayor Richard Stewart told the committee that he supports the proposed changes and suggested they also include early morning deliveries.
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An increase in noise complaints from residents has prompted the city of Coquitlam to look at reducing the hours during which construction and renovation companies can do significant outdoor work. Currently, outdoor work is permitted in Coquitlam between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. from Monday to Saturday, with reduced times on
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Under the current rules, he said a company is allowed to drop off a load of lumber or heavy equipment at 5 a.m., which can create noise for area residents. “We need to get the construction industry to be a bit more respectful, particularly on residential streets,” Stewart said. Council asked staff to examine what rules neighbouring communities have in place to regulate construction times and report back with recommendations. Quieter indoor work, like painting or electrical, is permitted at any time of day.
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Coquitlam RCMP are going to be watching for distracted drivers in an enforcement campaign this month. “On average, 81 people are killed each year” in distracted driving-related crashes throughout B.C., said Const. Jamie Phillipson. “So this is a priority for officers on a daily basis.” Distracted driving is now the second leading cause of car crash fatalities in B.C., moving ahead of impaired drivingrelated fatal crashes. More than 800 crashes occur every day in B.C., many of them caused by risky driving behaviours including distracted driving, according to ICBC. “You’re five times more likely to crash if you’re using your phone, so when you’re behind the wheel, stay focused on driving,” said ICBC’s road safety coordinator Kathleen Nadalin in a release. Law enforcement agencies
SUNDAY SEPT. 25 throughout the province are partnering with ICBC to remind drivers that using an electronic device while driving is both dangerous and against the law. An enforcement blitz during the distracted driving campaign last September resulted in 32 tickets in one afternoon. “There are still people who refuse to put the phone down while driving or feel it’s safe to text while stopped at a red light,” said Sgt. Terry MacDonald of the Coquitlam RCMP Traffic Services section. “The consequences are far too great to justify that quick phone call or
last-second text. If it’s that important, pull over when it’s safe to do so and keep the conversation brief.” Police also suggest assigning a “designated texter” who can make or receive calls or texts for you, and if you can’t resist the temptation to look at your phone, simply turn it off or store it in the trunk while driving. Pedestrians and cyclists are advised to remove headphones and put away cellphones to be better aware of their surroundings. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
Notice of Road Closure and Intention to Sell City Land Lane behind 2211-2235 Atkins Avenue
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Notice of Public Hearing
New 4-Lot Subdivision - 1244-48 Pitt River Road
Road Closure Bylaw No. 3940
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3961 and DVP00031
The City of Port Coquitlam hereby gives notice of its intention to close to traffic a portion of the lane behind 2211-2235 Atkins Avenue, created by the deposit of Plan 2078, which portion is shown outlined in bold and labeled as “A” on the plan below, and to remove the dedication of that portion as highway.
A Public Hearing will be held regarding the proposal to rezone from the Residential Single Dwelling Zone 1 to the Residential Single Dwelling Zone 2 to facilitate a proposed subdivision that would create four lots with access from a new rear lane.
7 pm on Monday, September 19, 2016 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall
Public Hearing 7 pm on Monday, September 19, 2016 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall
A public input opportunity is also being provided in consideration of a development variance application to vary the minimum lot width of the RS2 zone to facilitate the proposed 4-lot subdivision. The infill development would relocate vehicle access to the lots from Pitt River Road to a new lane that would extend to the north from the end of Guest Street.
Location:
Street addresses: 1244 and 1248 Pitt River Road
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GIVE YOUR INPUT GIVE YOUR INPUT All members of the public will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions about the road closure bylaw.
CITY HALL 2580 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam BC
Bylaw No. 3940, 2016, closing that portion of lane to traffic and removing its dedication as highway, will be considered for final reading by the Council at its regular meeting at Port Coquitlam City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC, on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm. Persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at the meeting or by delivering a written submission to the Corporate Officer by 4:00 pm on that date. The City of Port Coquitlam further gives notice of its intention to transfer the closed portion of lane to Pacific New Homes Ltd. for consolidation with its adjacent lands for a purchase price of $57,000 and in-kind contributions related to utility relocation of $86,000, which equals a total market value of $143,000. Braden Hutchins, MAPA, Manager of Corporate Office and Lands 604.927.5421 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca
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Lot 3, District Lot 232, New Westminster District, Plan NWP 78538
All members of the public will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions about the bylaw at the hearing. Council cannot receive new or additional information on this application after the public hearing.
CITY HALL 2580 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam BC
Lot 177, District Lot 232, New Westminster District, Plan 25347
Inspection of documents:
A copy of the proposed Bylaw and Development Variance Permit may be inspected in the Corporate Office, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, except Saturdays, Sundays, and any Statutory Holiday, between September 9, 2016 and September 19, 2016 at 4:00 pm. Also available for inspection is the “Zoning Bylaw, 2008, No. 3630” (which would be amended by the proposed Bylaw) and various reports referring specifically to the purpose of the amending Bylaw. Braden Hutchins, MAPA, Manager of Corporate Office and Lands 604.927.5421 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca
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Car sharing is expected to become more popular in the Tri-Cities when the Evergreen Line opens. The U.S.-based Zipcar has inked a deal with city of Coquitlam for a parking space at Pacific and Glen Drive.
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“There needs to be a recipe for success for people to give up their cars or their second cars, and that has to be access to alternative transportation, and that tends to be rapid transit,” said McLachlan, who said Modo welcomes the competition from Zipcar coming to the region. Modo first launched in Coquitlam in 2013, when Evergreen Line construction made it necessary to relocate a vehicle from the Lougheed SkyTrain Station in Burnaby. In the years since, cars were added in Port Moody and membership has grown to more than 700 people, including a number of Port Coquitlam residents, although there is no car yet in that city. People who sign up typically pay a membership fee and an hourly rate to get access to a variety of vehicles, and McLachlan said they are usually motivated when they find they can commute to work by tran-
SELENA MCLACHLAN OF MODO sit. Often the decision to “shed” a car comes when people realize they can save money and reduce their impact on the environment. “It’s for anybody that’s interested in reducing their costs without compromising the convenience of having access to a car,” McLachlan said. In fact, every two-way car share, where people have to return the vehicle to its primary location, removes nine to 13 cars from the road, according to McLachlan, and while Zipcar
hasn’t yet revealed how many cars it plans to introduce in Coquitlam, McLachlan said any addition to the car sharing network is good for the region. “The benefits are that it raises the profile of car sharing for all the operators and it gives residents more choice and more ammunition and more justification to get rid of your cars.” Parking spots are typically paid for by the car-sharing organization and McLachlan said Modo is currently looking for four spots, two each in Port Moody and Coquitlam near Evergreen Line stations. Meanwhile, Zipcar has a spot at the corner of Pacific Street and Glen Drive in Coquitlam Town Centre. How quickly car sharing will take off in the Tri-Cities is uncertain but Coquitlam’s Strategic Transportation Plan aims to have the share of nonprivate car trips increased to 30% by 2031. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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open in 2018 with the support of council.” Still, the promise of a new park did little to persuade residents who are skeptical of the proposal. Janet Klopp, a Burke Mountain resident and speaker at Monday’s public hearing, noted that the new homes would be built at the top of a creek bank, which she said raises environmental concerns. Klopp added that with so much development on the Burke Mountain, water is not able to permeate the ground so that it can slowly drain into the nearby waterways, creating consistent flows. City staff pointed out that retention ponds and rain water management mimic the natural watershed but Klopp responded by saying she “would prefer to defend the creek than mitigate.” Council passed fourth and final reading of the zoning amendment Monday night, with Coun. Bonita Zarrillo opposing the changes. A development variance permit is required before a company can build on the property.
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A townhouse development and 4.4-acre park will be permitted for a parcel of land known as the Burke Mountain Ranch despite opposition from residents who believe the project will create more traffic in the area. Of the 50 residents who took part in a public consultation process, 95% were opposed to the construction of 90 to 100 townhouse units, with two thirds saying it would create safety issues on local roads. Several other people expressed concerns that the development would tax an already limited supply of parking in the neighbourhood, according to a staff report. “My concern is traffic on Princeton,” said Mary Falco, a resident who spoke during a public hearing Monday evening, later adding, “The congestion will just be insane.” But city staff said the roads in the area are built to handle the increased traffic, noting
JANET KLOPP that an elementary school, which would be a major traffic generator during peak periods, was originally slated for the property. There will also be 75 new parking spaces in the area to accommodate the park. Raymond Nothstein, the vice-president of development and planning for Wesbild, the proponent of the land use change, said the company would contribute 1.4 acres of land for the park. It would also split the costs of building park amenities and a sports field with the city. “We believe we can bring this park forward much earlier than had been anticipated in [the city’s] master plan,” he said during Monday’s meeting. “We anticipate having this park
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an Tri-City residents live without daily mail service or are they willing to pay more for home delivery or faster delivery? Could delivering recreational marijuana — if cannabis is legalized — help make up for losses in letter mail and ad mail? These questions and more are on the agenda as the House of Commons government operations committee begins a crosscountry consultation on what Canadians expect from their postal service. According to findings of a task force released this month, Canada Post is on its last legs without a drastic overall of its costs and revenue model. Losses as high as $100 million are expected in 2016, and that’s the optimistic outlook, according to financial forecasts, with the Crown Corporation possibly needing to borrow as much as $2.9 billion by 2026 to stay afloat, exceeding its borrowing limit of $2.5 billion.
The reasons are many: from declining revenue as fewer people use snail mail and ad mail (the parcel business is still a profit centre) as well as higher costs for wages and pension benefits. Much of the future of Canada Post depends on what Canadians say to the committee and any major changes would require a drastic overhaul of the Canadian Postal Service Charter.
So far, surveys suggest Canadians are aware of Canada Post’s troubles and they support business initiatives but there is still division on keeping home delivery for those addresses not already converted. Ending home delivery except for people with mobility issues would save $400 million, according to the task force, including those 830,000 addresses already converted, but benefits are reduced in
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‘Ridiculously stupid, careless’ with trash The Editor, We just encountered a young bear scampering away from a newly installed bearproof garbage bin at the north end of Fremont Street in Port Coquitlam. It was needed for the dog walkers, mostly. But then some idiot put not
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to my fall, I went up to the bike path, where even there the pavement is a mess. Interestingly enough, someone has painted lines on the dangerous bumps at a certain point in the route — clever but not a solution. And where have all the friendly people gone? People used to greet one another, at the very least with a nod or a “good day.” Even though I am not a dog person, I am grateful for those who walk their pets, at least they are happy to speak or greet everyone. For the most
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The Editor, Re. “Road alternatives inadequate” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Sept. 7). I have always thought that the proposed westward extension of David Avenue was a roundabout way to serve population growth in Sunnyside and Ioco. The existing Ioco Road offers little opportunity to accommodate traffic growth. But the redevelopment of the Ioco property will make the CP Rail industrial spur redundant. Why not redevelop this 15-metrewide rail right-of-way into a new, two-lane Shoreline Road with bike lane? The existing Ioco Road would be designated one-
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Coquitlam neighbourhoods were partying like it was 2016 to celebrate the city’s 125th anniversary with block parties all summer long — and lots of them. Last week, the city met its target of 125 block parties, successfully capping off the fun challenge that was part of Coquitlam’s birthday festivities. “The mission was to get the community involved and engaged, and to create meaningful connections and lasting legacies, and I think the block parties are a perfect example of that,” said Joan McCauley, a member of the city task force organizing the 125th celebrations. Earlier this year, Coquitlam challenged its residents to host 125 block parties to celebrate its 125th anniversary, and in the meantime reconnect with old friends and neighbours, welcome new ones and enhance the safety of neighbourhoods through greater awareness. Coquitlam kicked in a $150 grant for each party and provided free roadway barricades as well as liability coverage. McCauley said many of the 125 block parties were hosted for the first time, an indicator that residents “were on board
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Neighbours on Albion Drive gathered for one of the 125 block parties held throughout the city to mark Coquitlam’s 125th birthday. with this initiative,” she said. “This is the goal, to really get people to know their neighbours, make those friendships and to help celebrate not only Coquitlam’s anniversary but to celebrate their neighbourhoods and making new connections,” McCauley added. Those who hosted block parties also had the option of adding on a Neighbourhood Tree Day program, which included a visit from a tree expert to do a tree care workshop customized for the neighbourhood, with info on planting on boulevards
or private yards and pruning or care demonstrations. Coquitlam’s 125th celebrations continue with the Community Heritage Picnic on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Blue Mountain Park from noon to 4:30 p.m. Another Coquitlam 125-sanctioned event Saturday is the second annual Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Field Lacrosse Tournament, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eagle Mountain Park. Visit www.coquitlam125.ca for full details.
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The owner proposes to enter into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement and protect the Moisio, Siddall and Sutherland residences upon their relocation to three subdivided lots at 123 Douglas St. The owner and development team will be at the meeting to answer questions. Proposal is on display at 2419 Clarke St, Port Moody, Thursday Sept. 22 & Friday Sept. 23, 10 am to 5 pm. For details: www.citystate.ca | info@citystate.ca | 604-816-5399 | 778-355-5399
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Beavers topic of Thurs. Greendrinks session Beavers and one Fox are on the agenda at tomorrow’s meeting of a local environmental group. Thursday’s Tri-City Greendrinks get-together will feature a talk by Lesley Fox, executive director of The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals, titled “Working with Nature’s Busy Beavers: A Model for Coexistence.” According to the Greendrinks press release, beavers across the country are being trapped and killed because they are perceived to be a nuisance. In an effort to end trapping cruelty and to pro-
LESLEY FOX mote the ecological benefits of beavers, Fox’s group has been installing flow devices, exclusion fencing and pond levellers in communities throughout
B.C., Alberta and Ontario. Those attending tomorrow’s session at the Gallery Bistro in Port Moody will learn more about these non-lethal alternatives and how that work is encouraging government officials to respond more positively to human-wildlife conflicts. The Gallery Bistro will feature a select menu, including a vegetarian meal (with meat option), as well as a lighter fare. Call 604-937-0998 to reserve a meal and/or request gluten-free. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m., with the talk beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, visit meetup.com/tricitygreendrinks/events.
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Local Liberal MP looking for young people for youth council in riding Young people in the Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam riding with an interest in federal politics can join a new youth council with Liberal MP Ron McKinnon. McKinnon is starting the Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam Youth Council as a way to get young people to engage in the political process. It follows on
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Teens are invited to channel their scariest thoughts into short works of literature for the annual Scary Story Contest this fall — just in time for Halloween. To join the contest — which is a partnership between Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and The Tri-City News — Tri-Cities youths aged 11 to 18 years must write a terrifying tale and send it to the scary story email account. A panel of gruesome judges will award first-, second- and third-place prizes to the three best entries in each age category (11 to 14 and 15 to 18) and some of the winning stories will be
featured in The Tri-City News before Halloween. Rules for the contest are as follows: • Each entry must be no longer than 500 words. • Writers must live or go to school in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore or Belcarra. • Writers who submit entries must be no younger than 11 and no older than 18 on the deadline date of Oct. 19. • Writers must include the following three words in their stories: apparition, scythe and fiend. (Stories that do not include all three words will be disqualified. If you do not know what they mean, look them up in a dictionary.) • Each writer must include his or her name, age, phone number and city of residence when they submit
an entry. Writers: If your city of residence is outside the Tri-Cities, please include the name of the Tri-Cities school that you attend. • Writers must email their entries — either as a Word attachment or in the body of the message — to scarystorycontest2016@gmail.com no later than Wednesday, Oct. 19. Winners in each category will be given Coquitlam Centre gift cards worth $50 (first), $30 (second) and $20 (third). Some entries will also be published in The Tri-City News at the end of October. Full contest details are on the Coquitlam Public Library and Port Moody Public Library websites. If you have questions about the Scary Story Contest, email librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@ coqlibrary.ca or call 604-5547339.
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Notice of Intention City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4658, 2016 TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Section 40 and Section 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam Council intends to adopt “City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4658, 2016” at the Regular Council Meeting to be held on September 19, 2016. The intent of the Bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of 78.9 m2 of road allowance adjacent to lands at 3419 Victoria Drive in Northeast Coquitlam. The resulting parcel created by the road cancellation is proposed to be consolidated with adjacent lands at 3419 Victoria Drive.
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Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please submit them in writing no later than Friday, September 16, 2016 to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca In person at the City Clerk’s office which is located on the second floor of City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way By fax at 604-927-3015 A copy of Bylaw No. 4658, 2016 may be inspected at the City Hall (Planning and Development Department) and any inquiries relating to the proposal should be made to the Development Planning Section (604-927-3434), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. FURTHERMORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam hereby gives notice of the intention to sell the above described 78.9 m2 portion of road proposed to be closed and dedication removed. Purchasers: Mehrnaz Mousavi Nature of Disposition: Fee Simple Selling Price: $126.74 per square metre plus applicable taxes and closing costs THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ONLY, NOT SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER
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A China Southern Airlines jet at Vancouver International Airport, which has seen a doubling in the amount of cash confiscated from arrivals from China from 2013 to 2015. tower in downtown Vancouver has acknowledged helping foreign buyers of the pre-sale condos there assign their contracts to Canadian family or friends to avoid paying the tax. Eby argues for a higher ongoing annual property tax surcharge on homes owned by people who are not residents of Canada for tax purposes and not paying tax in B.C. He said the government’s belated tax on foreign buyers going forward fails to extract anything from all those who already own homes here. “There’s a lot of money already here in the real estate market,” he said. “There’s a lot of investors who were already here before the new tax came in. And those people don’t have to pay the new tax. Eby also said the province needs to take steps to modern-
ize the tax system and better enforce against illegal transfers. “There’s lots of smoke but there don’t appear to be any firefighters.” A finance ministry spokesman said illicit transfers of cash into Canada is the jurisdiction of the federal government, as is anything that happens at Vancouver airport. In a statement issued Sunday in response to newly reported allegations of possible tax evasion, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the Canada Revenue Agency is the primary body for auditing income tax compliance. “The CRA must diligently enforce the law,” he said. But immigration lawyer Richard Kurland said the CRA would be much better armed to crack down on foreign tax evaders if the B.C. government had
made property buyers declare whether they are tax residents of Canada. That would make it much easier for the CRA to extract capital gains tax from foreign citizens when they sell property at a profit, he said. “Not having that information ties CRA’s hands and that’s not right. B.C. has to help CRA do its job. It can’t just smile, cross its hands and say ‘Good luck with this, there’s nothing we can do.’ Because it’s just not true.” Kurland suggested Canadian authorities could reel in the largest tax gain in history by cracking down on unreported property gains – not just from investors in China, but the U.S. and Europe as well. “This is a huge amount of money that’s just uncollected.”
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The couple went into shock. No doctor had told them the diagnosis before or after an operation in August at Royal Columbian Hospital. In fact, they were told the opposite: that the tumour the size of a golf ball on the left side of his brain was benign and, as a result, the surgery was bumped several times between June and August. After it was done, he had felt fine and recovery was much easier than anticipated. But that was then. Now, they were scrambling to save his life. Ballard texted his family. “We need to talk,” he typed. Organizing the finances was just one challenge, said Nikki, who had to go on stress leave from work. Ballard’s brothers renovated their parents’ basement so the couple could move in. There, she would take care of him while he underwent rounds of radiation and chemotherapy. And then, a glimmer of hope. Despite the oncologist’s initial prediction, Ballard’s third biopsy showed a miraculous change, although it didn’t rescind the death sentence. Later in the fall of 2014, the cancer was downgraded to Stage 3 oligodendroglioma, meaning he had three or four more years to live. Ballard believes his faith and positive thinking turned the prognosis around at the start of his recovery. “I just couldn’t accept there was a purpose,” he told The Tri-
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Kevin Ballard models his Terry’s Team T-shirt. City News. “There was a reason, I just didn’t know what it was…. I asked why. I just really got a sense of peace that God isn’t done with me yet. I wasn’t supposed to be gone in 18 months.” “Science doesn’t always have the answers,” he said. By January 2015, after numerous trips across the Port Mann bridge to get to the Surrey cancer clinic, Ballard hit bottom. His hair had fallen out. He was depressed. He felt like it was getting worse.
“I just didn’t know how I could live if it’s all for nothing,” he remembered thinking. But by the spring, the oncologist declared him fit enough to allow the couple to take a short domestic trip. In Montreal, they happened to pick up a brochure from the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, which had opened a new exhibit. The subject? “Terry Fox: Running to the Heart of Canada.” There, they saw Terry’s pros-
There are four sites in the Tri-Cities for the 36th annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 18. All routes are suitable for runners and walkers as well as people riding bikes, using inline skates, pushing strollers or using wheelchairs: • Port Coquitlam: Registration for the Hometown Run opens at 8 a.m. and the run starts at 10 a.m. in front of Hyde Creek community centre (1379 Laurier St.). Route distances are 3 km, 5 km, 8 km and 10 km. Organized by Dave Teixeira. Keynote speaker: Bill Vigars, Terry Fox’s PR director during the Marathon of Hope. Performances by Revolving Doors. Premier Christy Clark to attend. To volunteer, call 604-418-9177. • Coquitlam: Registration opens at 9 a.m., run starts at 10:30 a.m. at Blue Mountain Park (off Porter Street and King Albert Avenue). Pancake breakfast to follow. Performances by the Lindbjerg Academy and Excel Martial Arts. Assistance from students at Dr. Charles Best secondary. Route distances: 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km. Organized by Grace Choi. Keynote speaker: Fred Tinck, Terry Fox’s high school running coach. To volunteer, email tina@gracechoievents.com. • Port Moody: Registration opens at 9 a.m., run starts at 10 a.m. at Rocky Point Park. Performance by Tony Prophet. Route distances 2 km, 5 km and 10 km. Organized by Mayor Mike Clay, Elle Brovold and Sam Zacharias. To volunteer, email pomoterryfoxrun@gmail.com. • Anmore: Registration opens at 11 a.m., run starts at noon at Spirit Park (2697 Sunnyside Rd.) Route distances 2 km and 4.5 km. Organized by Gord Bytelaar and Dave McCloskey. Keynote speaker: Britt Andersen, executive director of the Terry Fox Foundation and Belcarra resident. To volunteer, call 604-839-0564 or 778-990-0385.
thetic leg, the jug of the water he collected from the Atlantic Ocean when he launched the Marathon of Hope. At the end was a wall of Post-it notes from visitors who wrote their thoughts about how Terry had affected their lives. “We pretty much cried through the whole exhibit,” Nikki said.
In Thunder Bay, on their way home for a follow-up doctor’s appointment, they stopped at the Terry Fox monument to pay tribute again to PoCo hero. They quietly told themselves, “Whatever happens, happens.” Three months later, the pair got the news they were desperate to hear: Ballard was in clinical remission.
For the past year, he has had MRIs every six months and has gained full-time employment at a Langley warehouse. And remarkably, this month, he took part in a triathlon in Stanley Park — the place where Fox was set to finish his Marathon of Hope. Ballard said he has never been so healthy and, on Sunday, Sept. 18, as he did last year, he’ll be sporting his red Terry’s Team T-shirt — worn by cancer survivors — to participate in the Terry Fox Run. He shakes his head when thinking about the past two years. “I still don’t know why I was given more time,” he said, “but I feel like every day is a gift.” “It has changed our entire life,” Nikki added. “I wouldn’t want to go through it again and wouldn’t wish it on anyone but we’ve had the best years we have ever had. We appreciate life… It’s a crazy thing to say but it’s been a blessing.” Ballard nodded. “It’s the moments. I don’t know how long I have but I appreciate everything so much more. I appreciate nature. It’s amazing how beautiful this area is. I go out on the trails and I see things in a whole new light.” At that moment, Ballard’s eyes drift and he sees a black bear walking across the street. “Just awesome.” jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC
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here will be a chorus of “prosts” in Port Moody this month and next when the inaugural Oktoberfest celebrations get underway and the tennis courts behind city hall are transformed into a Bavarian beer hall. But in the meantime, organizers are hard at work cutting, hammering, sanding and building all of the booths, tables and benches that thousands of thirsty patrons will be parked at from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, and from Oct. 7 to Oct. 9. Those organizers — Coquitlam residents Fred and Erika Ledlin — have been dreaming of the idea of a local Oktoberfest for decades, and pitched the idea to an enthusiastic PoMo council in the spring. “It’s a bit crazy, but sometimes crazy makes people happy,” Fred Ledlin said with a grin. He fell for the fall homage to hops during a stint playing professional hockey in Germany about 30 years ago. “I was playing in the WHL [Western Hockey League] and a guy asked if I’d be interested in playing pro hockey in Europe,” Ledlin said. “Two days later, I was on a flight to Germany. I got there and stayed with billets and I just fell in love with it.” And he knew that when he returned to Canada, he would find a way to bring the Oktoberfest fun with him. But back in the 1990s, the craft beer craze was still a long way off, and Ledlin remembers a few sidelong glances when he looked into organizing a local Oktoberfest celebration. Fast forward to early 2016 and Ledlin astutely gauged the time was right, given the sup-
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Coquitlam’s Fred and Erika Ledlin and their helpers — Austrians Bernhard Stranig and Teresa Schober, plus friend Leon Pesklevits — are busy building the infrastructure for Oktoberfest Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 and Oct. 7 to 9 in Port Moody.
port for RibFest, the Coquitlam Kinsmen International Craft Beer Festival and the Tri-Cities Cask Festival — not to mention the success of the four craft
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cence application submitted. Ledlin, whose background is in construction, called on an old friend, Leon Pesklevits, to help design and build the booths, benches and tables, all of which come apart in pieces or fold up to be stored in containers. Still, something was missing. “We really want to be the most authentic Oktoberfest experience, outside of flying to Munich and staying in a hotel,” Ledlin said. “I want to give people a little taste of Germany.” That’s when Ledlin thought of his network of friends and hockey players in Europe and reached out to them, asking if anybody wanted to come to Canada to help out. A young Austrian by the
name of Bernhard Stranig, a passionate mountain biking devotee and a master cabinet maker, jumped at the chance to leave his father’s business for a time and enjoy the wilds of B.C. “It’s pretty exciting to me because I’m involved in all of the infrastructure,” Stranig said while working in Ledlin’s back yard. Back home, he just shows up at Oktoberfest celebrations to enjoy a few beers — “It’s not my part to build it all. It’s exciting to see how it’s coming together in such a short time.” He’s joined by fellow Austrian Teresa Schober, who’s taking a break from her job in a Salzburg hotel but discovered a little slice of home here in the Tri-Cities. “I thought it was a really neat idea for them to bring something from another country,” Schober said. “We have a lot of [Oktoberfests] at home but they’re usually not this nice.” Aside from all the building, there was beer to be sourced. Ledlin has secured all four of PoMo’s craft brewers as well as a couple of authentic German brews. Paulaner — one of six brewers at the official Oktoberfest celebrations — has sent a batch of a specially made beer via ship, and Hacker Pschorr will also be on tap. And when the thirsty Oktoberfesters get hungry, they’ll be able to nosh on authentic German goodies like schnitzel, pretzels, bratwurst and more. The family-friendly event will include a family section and an area for the 19-andolder crowd. Kids and the young at heart can enjoy a bit of soccer and hockey, as well as life-sized Jenga and more. And all of it will be to the tune of, you guessed it, a pair of oompahpah bands: The Rheinlanders and The Oktoberators. • For more information, visit www.oktoberfest2016.ca. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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Welcome to our Spectacular City Welcome everyone to our beautiful city for one of the largest community celebrations sport has seen in many years. Let’s cheer on the participants in this annual provincial event showcasing BC competitors 55+.
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The Coquitlam 2016 55+ BC Games are one of our Coquitlam 125 sanctioned events and we are happy that it is a part of our anniversary celebrations. Coquitlam is a place where people have long gathered to share stories and make new ones. We hope you create your own stories and memories while you are here. Thanks to the Directors of the Coquitlam 2016 55+ BC Games Society and their Chairs, the numerous volunteers, and the sponsors for your dedication and efforts.
Let the games begin and enjoy!
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Opening Ceremonies! September 21, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier Street Join us to cheer on the athletes of the Coquitlam 2016 55+ BC Games. Witness the Parade of Athletes marched in by the world renowned Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band. *Aerial Acrobatics & Live Music*
Let’s extend a warm Coquitlam welcome to our participants, volunteers and visitors and show them what our city is all about! With over 3000 attendees and visitors from across the province, let’s make sure they enjoy our hospitality and get to experience some of our hidden gems.
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he first BC Senior Games were held in Vernon in 1988 with 15 events and 650 competitors. Fast forward to this year! 3200 active participants from across BC are expected to compete in 22 sports and activities in the Coquitlam 2016 55+ BC Games.
THESE GAMES ARE A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULTS FROM EVERY REGION OF OUR GREAT PROVINCE TO SHINE AS THEY COMPETE TO THE BEST OF THEIR ABILITIES IN THEIR CHOSEN SPORT. - PREMIER CHRISTY CLARK
This annual multisport competition, rebranded to the 55+ BC Games, showcases the outstanding athleticism of BC competitors 55+ and promotes the benefits of leading an active and healthy lifestyle. The mission of the BC Seniors Games Society is to improve the health, lifestyle and image of British Columbia’s 55+ community. “It is never too late”. This sentiment is repeated over and over again during interviews with senior athletes. Sports
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has at times resembled a military situation room and at other times, a department store shoe sale. The President and twelve Directors have overseen a jaw-dropping list of tasks, starting with the selection of qualified Chairs to support various aspects of this immense undertaking. Over 100 people are directly and largely involved in organizing this huge event, not to mention the volunteers managing key responsibilities during Games week. And the City of Coquitlam on whose support these Games rely heavily for access to city-owned venues, venue management, promotions and support they provide to the Host Society in a variety of important planning areas. For more venue information and sport schedules go to 55plusgames.ca
he City of Coquitlam hosted these games 25 years ago and is honored to be hosting again during Coquitlam’s 125th Anniversary. The City of Coquitlam submitted its bid to host these Games in 2013, and from the moment Coquitlam was selected host city, the clock began its relentless march towards the opening of the Games. First, the team needs its “skip”. With the President chosen in May 2015, the journey began and it will continue to 2017 when all finances are audited, the Coquitlam Games office is closed, the society is dissolved and any legacy distribution is complete. Even though everything is wellorganized and focused, the pace is frantic. The organization of the Coquitlam 2016 55+ BC Games
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olunteers. Those enthusiastic and energetic people who help showcase the Coquitlam 2016 55+ BC Games. These folks help with every facet of the games. From sport to food, medical to registration, photography, communications, traffic control and more. We sometimes take for granted the community that we live in. People and societies co-depend on each other for survival and growth. What better way is there to connect with your community and give a little back than to volunteer. As a volunteer, you return to society some of the benefits that society gives you. Volunteering can provide many benefits from having fun, learning and developing a new skill, meeting new people and being a part of a team. It can also boost your career options. If you are thinking of a career change,
then volunteering is a perfect way to explore new fields. Volunteering brings together a diverse range of people from all backgrounds and walks of life and offers an incredible networking opportunity. Not only will you develop personal and professional relationships but it is also a great way to learn about people from all walks of life, different environments, and new industries. You can never tell who you will meet or what new information you will learn and what impact this could have on your life. To say thank you to our volunteers, there will be a Volunteer Appreciation event, on September 24th from 3:00 – 7:00 pm at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier Street, Coquitlam. It will commence immediately after the Closing Ceremony. We salute our volunteers. Without you these Games would not be possible!
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here will be a Games Village featuring an exhibit of vendors and informational booths as well as host sponsors showcasing local and provincial businesses. The Games Village is open Tuesday, September 20th from 2:00 to 9:00 pm and Wednesday, September 21st from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier Street and the Centennial Pavilion, 570 Poirier Street, Coquitlam.
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he Opening Ceremony is on Wednesday, September 21st at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier Street, Coquitlam. Pre-entertainment begins at 6:30 pm followed by the Opening Ceremony at 7:00 pm. The Opening Ceremony honors our provincial and community dignitaries and participants from around British Columbia. Join us and cheer the participants during the ‘Parade of Athletes’ as they are marched in by the world renowned Dowco Triumph Street Band. Entertainment will include the Dynamic Aerial & Acrobatics trio contortion act and tunes from Fat Jazz. Speaker, author and CEO of Canada Wide Media, Peter Legge, will MC the festivities. It`s free and the public is welcome to attend!
Join us September 20th to 24th for the Coquitlam 55plus Games More information: 55plusgames.ca
CLOSING CEREMONY
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he Closing Ceremony takes place on Saturday, September 24th from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier Street, Coquitlam. Dignitaries, participants and volunteers will come together to celebrate the completion of the Games. Everyone will gather at 1:00 pm for the parade into the arena. The closing will feature many inspiring moments of the Games, entertainment, extinguishing the Flame and passing the Games flag onto the City of Vernon for the 2017 Games. It`s free and the public is welcome to attend!
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Middle East: words on war A GOOD READ MARTIN BOUGHNER
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ere are three recent books that offer some insight into events in the Middle East during and after the Arab spring. Robert F. Worth’s new book A Rage for Order: The Middle East in Turmoil from Tahrir Square to ISIS is an overview of the period based on mini biographies of leading characters in the various movements and countries. They range from Tunisia’s Rached Ghannouchi and Beji Caid Esebsi, who were at least partly successful in developing a democratic revolution, to a Kuwaiti volunteer for ISIS who later defected in disgust. What Worth sees is that as the old order collapses into anarchy, communities that have lived together amicably enough respond to the chaos by resurrecting ancient ethnic and almost tribal rivalries, or undergoing a process of radicalization. The result is violence, more chaos and more anarchy, and some see in the violence the opportunity for gaining power. Like Yugoslavia and Iraq, the collapse of the old order, arbitrary as it was, produced its own set of challenges. William McCants’ The ISIS Apocalypse from 2015 is
an account of a more limited phenomenon — the rise of the Islamic State. Born in 2004 as an offshoot of al-Qaida, ISIS gained prominence because it was more violent and ruthless than any other Jihadist group, and because its main ideological focus — the recreation of the Caliphate — had a popularity that endured. ISIS’s founder, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, was an al-Qaida recruit who challenged his superiors by calling for the formation of an Islamic state, a project that senior leaders like Osama Bin Laden felt was simply too ambitious at the time. The remains of the Baathist hierarchy and army in Iraq, deprived of employment but not disarmed, was a source of support for Zarqawi. The al-Qaida leadership feared that Zarqawi’s brutal methods, including beheadings, would alienate more
moderate Moslems, which it did. But they greatly appealed to zealous young Jihadists, who flocked to the Black Flag. One of the strengths of McCants’ book is his immersion in web traffic among Jihadi websites and blogs, and his delineation of Jihadi public opinion. Zarqawi referred explicitly to a media battle, which ISIS generally was winning. ISIS holdings since its peak have been greatly reduced and the result has been a switch to international terrorist acts on the organization’s part, but this is past the scope of McCant’s book. Richard Engel’s And then all Hell broke Loose: Two Decades in the Middle East released last February is the story of his career as a journalist from 1996. From the beginning of the Iraq War to the events of the Arab Spring, Engel fulfilled the classic role of the war correspondent, surviving bombing, kidnapping and armed attacks. Engel’s account is more anecdotal than analytical, giving us a ground’s eye view of the horror and brutality of the period. In some ways, it can be read as an adventure story, and as such is a page-turner of a book. You can always find great books on current world events at your local library.
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Let your pooch use its nose & help raise cash for Douglas College, too DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News
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ouglas College hopes man’s best friends will follow their noses to help raise money. The college is hosting its first ever Nose Work Games on Sept. 23 at its Coquitlam campus, a fundraiser for DC’s alumni bursary program. Here’s how it works: For a donation of $10, you and your dog can participate in an obedience game that will have them searching for a box of food using their highly-sensitive sniffer. Dogs are tasked with finding a scent, typically birch, clove or anise essential oils, but for this introductory game, some doggy snacks are hidden for the dogs to find. It’s a lot of fun, says Arleigh Bell, who is the chair of the Douglas College Alumni Association and is certified in training dogs to do nose work or scent tracking.
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A four-year-old Nova Scotia duck toller retriever named Trbel sniffs for a scent in a new activity for dogs called “nose work training” or “scent tracking.” Dog lovers can introduce their mutts to the sport and help raise funds for the Douglas College alumni bursary program during a special event on Friday, Sept. 23.
She says dogs love the sport, which works for all kinds of dogs — big or small, fast or slow, young or old and even nervous dogs — because there is contact with other pooches. “Just to watch how the dogs take off and enjoy the game — even dogs that are scared of anything, it’s amazing to watch,” said Bell.
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Teens can be book buddies If you’re a teenager and love to read, Terry Fox Library wants you. You can volunteer at Fox as a reading buddy to a child in kindergarten to Grade 3 to help them improve their reading skills. This is am opportunity to gain volunteer hours for your community work experience requirement and this will look good on your resume. Teens in Grades 8 to 12 may pick up an application at Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam). The next session runs on Tuesdays, Sept. 20 to Oct. 25, 4 to 4:45 p.m.
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Tri-City residents who want to check out one of the high-tech amusement park rides built by Port Coquitlam’s Dynamic Structures can do so with a quick trip across the border. In August, Dynamic opened Wings Over Washington at Miner’s Landing at Pier 57 in Seattle. The flying theatre ride takes visitors on a journey as a “spirit eagle” takes them up and across the state. Swoop past seaside cliffs and through the Olympic National Forest, and from Mt. Rainier to the San Juan Islands, Snoqualmie Falls and more. Dynamic has built similar flying theatre rides in theme parks and tourist destinations around the world. For more information, visit www. wingsoverwa.com.
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• If it’s on the outside, you need approval The first part is easy: Generally anything to do with the structure or the exterior needs approving. But the last part is where most owners fail to obtain permission, and where the alterations may have significant implications to the strata lot, neighbours or the building. Under the act, the strata must insure all original fixtures. With the exception of a bare land strata corporation, these include components and finishes within a strata lot as well. Most commonly these are the original carpets and flooring, kitchen cabinets, sinks, lighting assemblies, bathroom designs, and the finishes installed by the developer. It seems a bit crazy to think I need approval to upgrade my carpets, change my built-in shower, install hardwood floors, move an electrical outlet, or change the configuration of my kitchen. After all, it is my strata lot, right? • Building systems are interconnected What we forget is that many of these buildings’ systems have interconnected features that, when altered, can have a significant impact on other strata lots. The simple rule is to consider how the renovation may impact another owner.
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• PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society general meeting. Speaker: Don Portelance talks about “Fine Art and Didgeridoos,” 1 p.m., at PoCo Heritage, 150-2248 McAllister Ave. Info: 604-927-8403, info@ pocoheritage.org or www.pocoheritage.org. • Burke Mountain’s community group, North East Coquitlam Ratepayers Association, meets, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr.. All Burke Mountain residents welcome to attend. Info: 604-970-2579. • Coquitlam Foundation reception and AGM, 6:30–8 p.m., Coquitlam Public Library, 1169 Pinetree Way. Mix and mingle with foundation friends, directors, staff and volunteers at a reception before the AGM, then stay around to hear what was accomplished in 2015/’16 and what’s planned for ’16/’17. Everyone welcome to attend but please email info@coquitlamfoundation.com if you plan to attend.
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SEPT. 15: GREENDRINKS IN POMO • Tri-City Greendrinks, 6:30-9:30 p.m., the Gallery Bistro, 2411 Clarke St., Port Moody – all about beavers. with Lesley Fox, executive director of the Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., talk at 7 p.m. The Gallery Bistro will feature a select menu, including a vegetarian meal (with meat option), as well as a lighter fare; call 604-937-0998 to reserve a meal and/or request glutenfree. Info: www.meetup.com/tricity-greendrinks. Writers’ Group, 10:30 a.m.noon, at PoCo Heritage, 1502248 McAllister Ave. Start capturing your life story for family and posterity; no preparation required, just bring a pen and paper or your laptop. Info: 604927-8403, info@pocoheritage. org or www.pocoheritage.org. • Tri-City Singles Social Club, which offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more, meets, 7 p.m. at the Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (street parking only). New members are welcome. Directions, info: Darline, 604-466-0017.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 20 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-3 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Annual registration fees due. Info: 604-9370836.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 22 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, 7-9:30 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Annual registration fees due. Info: 604-9370836.
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• Have you considered becoming a foster family? There 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, 6:308:30 p.m., at 200906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For info or another session date: 604-764-8098.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 • Cardboard Challenge — Things That Go, 1-3 p.m., Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam. All creative kids are welcome to attend. • Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse presents bluegrass and country musician Gale Beck, The Gathering Place, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq., PoCo; doors open at 7 p.m. Admission: $5. Info: 604945-0606 or info@crossroadshospicesociety.com or www. crossroadshospicesociety.com/ coffee.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 • Free bike maintenance workshop hosted by HUB Cycling, a cycling charity that helps get more people cycling, 10:30 a.m.-12.30 p.m., Victoria Hall, Coquitlam. Info: bikehub. ca. • Simply Spirits and Ciders Festival, 7-9:30 p.m., Port Moody city hall galleria and Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody. Sip artisan crafted spirits, cocktails and ciders at festival hosted in support of the Ride to Conquer Cancer. Tickets: $49+GST, which includes sam-
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• Dogwood Drama Club meets Mondays and Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam (entrance and parking off Winslow Avenue). New members are always welcome for acting roles or backstage crew. Info: Don, 604-526-2345. • 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. see page 40
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STROKE RECOVERY SUPPORT FRIDAYS • 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. 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.
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• Dogwood White Cane Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. Those who are legally blind are welcome. • Alzheimer Society of BC has a new dementia support group for caregivers for a person with dementia who lives in residential care. The group meets on the fourth Saturday of each month, 1-3 p.m., in Coquitlam. Info: Vivian or Kim, 604-2980780 or vtsai@alzheimerbc.org. • LifeRing weekly recovery meetings, Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m., Vancity Credit Union, Shaughnessy Station (Shaughnessy at Lougheed), PoCo. All welcome. Info: 604377-1364. • 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: 604720-3935. • Joy’s Place Transition House is an emergency shelter for physically and/or emotionally abused women and their children. Info: 604-492-1700. • 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: 604-942-7711. • 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 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.
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The last of the dozen Coquitlam 125 salmon sculptures is gone. Sponsorship for the legacy public art pieces wrapped up this week, with Allard Contractors Ltd. and Coquitlam Concrete (1993) Ltd., part of the Allard Group of Companies, netting the final fish. The longtime sand and gravel supplier forked over the $5,000 for the sculpture handpainted by Wilfrido Limvalencia, which shows landmarks along the Fraser and Coquitlam rivers. The artwork will be installed by the city at Mackin Park along with a salmon decorated by Jolayne Devente, which received sponsorship last week from Kia West. Designed by Squamish Nation artist Jody Broomfield, the giant fish are similar to the Spirit bear and orca statues that were auctioned off a decade ago. Those charitable art pieces are now scattered around the province but the salmon will stay local and be unique to Coquitlam. All 12 salmon were unveiled in July at the city’s Kaleidoscope Festival at Town Centre Park, a signature event in Coquitlam’s 125th year. The other salmon sponsors are: Austin Heights BIA, Ageless Radiance MedSpa, Rebecca Permack for Burke Mountain Homes, Dr. Sean Kelly for Como Lake Village Dental Centre, Marcon, Onni Group, Sharon Perry Inc., Square Nine Developments Inc., Bill Laidler for ReMax and Pasta Polo.
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This photo from 1929 at Booth Farm, a meeting place for Coquitlam pioneers, will be re-created at the Coquitlam 125 Heritage Picnic at around 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Blue Mountain Park, off Porter Street. Visit coquitlam125.ca.
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Picture this: Blankets laid out on the grass, families feasting while chatting with others nearby and the sounds of bluegrass bands drifting in the wind. That’s the scene envisioned for Saturday’s free heritage picnic at Blue Mountain Park, a signature event to celebrate the city of Coquitlam’s 125th year. It’s a landscape that will harken back to the turn of the century when Coquitlam pioneers — many of them FrenchCanadians, who migrated west to look for work at the Fraser Mills sawmill — gathered at Booth Farm in Maillardville with their loved ones. And with Coquitlam marking its milestone anniversary this year, picnic organizers wanted to return to those days when life was much simpler. “Those Booth Farm picnics are a tangible reminder of the spirit that sparked this community,” said Sandra Martins, who’s been getting ready for the picnic for the past 18 months with volunteers Michael Fera, Carl Trepanier and Joy-Ann Lee. With a budget of $44,000, the group has lined up plenty of activity and fun to stage the function, which is expected to
Booth Farm was a gathering spot for the Maillardville pioneers at the start of the 20th century. Located at 1746 Brunette Ave., the 115-year-old home was owned by Ralph Booth. In 2013, the city bought the land to preserve it for heritage purposes.
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Michael Fera (program and events co-ordinator for Place des Arts) along with Sandra Martins and Carl Trepanier have spent the past 18 months organizing the Community Heritage Picnic, a signature event for the Coquitlam 125th anniversary. The free picnic runs on Saturday, Sept. 17 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Blue Mountain Park in Coquitlam. Guests are encouraged to pack a lunch and enjoy the entertainment as well as pose for a group photo around 4 p.m. attract up to 1,000 visitors. The band 5 On A String will launch the picnic at noon followed at 2 p.m. by Alouest, the French-Canadian/Celtic outfit out of Maillardville. There will also be marionette and yoyo shows by A Play On Words and Mr. Yoyothrower and, in the entertainment tent, Rowan
Lipkovits as well as Peter Zaenker and Larisa Lebeda will perform. At 1 p.m., guests can also take part in traditional games such as potato sack and threelegged races, and ring and bean bag toss; a tug-of-war challenge will happen at 3 p.m. Still, for those looking for
lighter bustle, guests can sip on the special tea blend poured by the Port Moody pie makers Gabi & Jules, in the tea tent (packages of the commemorative tea will be sold for $10). As well, the city will hand out heirloom seeds as part of Coquitlam in Bloom, building on its Coquitlam Munch project to plant edibles at local homes. The heirloom seeds — Amish Deer Tongue Lettuce, Lacinato Kale and Johnny Jump Ups — are supplied by Westcoast Seeds and have been packaged into small sampler envelopes for picnicgoers. But key to the celebrations is the re-enactment of the 1929 Booth Farm picnic photo. At around 4 p.m., guests are invited to pose for the picture that will be used by the city
for archival purposes and future marketing materials for Coquitlam 125. Martins said she hopes the picnic will give Coquitlamites a chance to reflect on their historical roots. In 1929, when the Booth Farm image was captured, the community was new and had an established industry. Now, Coquitlam is a thriving multicultural metropolis that’s about to usher in a new era with the arrival of the Evergreen Line, bringing with it more growth and commerce. “Even though our population is significantly higher today, we still want the same things as back then,” Martins said. “We want to know our neighbours, we want to enjoy our parks and we want to be outside with our children having fun.” “What we are doing with this picnic is creating a new story for Coquitlam,” Fera added, “and that’s very much the theme of the 125th anniversary.” • The free Coquitlam 125 Community Heritage Picnic takes place Saturday from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Blue Mountain Park (975 King Albert Ave.), off Porter Street. The event is sponsored by Oppy. Visit coquitlam125.ca. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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There’s no crash course. There’s no point of even studying. “Just come prepared to have a good time. That’s the only preparation that you can do,” said Paul Nelson, chairperson of the Friends of Terry Fox Library, which on Saturday will host its inaugural trivia night — on the eve of the annual Terry Fox Run. The fundraiser is being modelled after the quiz night hosted by the Pitt Meadows Library, which is also part of the Fraser Valley Regional Library network. And Nelson said the Port Coquitlam group hopes to raise at least $2,000 for the Mary Hill Road facility to promote literacy in the community. Up to 100 tickets — at $20 each — will be sold for the event that will see tables of eight participants answer a total of 50 questions, split into 10 themes such as entertainment and B.C. history and geography. Irene McKinney, a Friends member for two years, has de-
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Friends of Terry Fox Library chairperson Paul Nelson, secretary Pat Robinson and past chairperson Marg Owens ready for the group’s first annual trivia night on Sept. 17 at the Port Coquitlam facility. vised the questions. “They won’t be too hard but they won’t be easy either,” said past Friends chairperson Margaret Owens. “They’ll get you thinking.” This is how it will work: Tables will be assigned a ballot, which after the theme is complete, will be run up to
Nelson and Owens, who are emceeing. It will be marked for accuracy and the scores will be written at a board at the front of the room — in part, to stir competition. Each table has the chance to win prizes based on their name and performance, for example. And the winners will not
only get a certificate and bragging rights but also a box of Smarties, Nelson said. Throughout the night, door prizes will be handed out and refreshments will be served. As well, tickets will be sold for a 50/50 draw. Last year, the Friends of the Terry Fox Library collected $1,000 through a book sale to support such programs as Books for Babies, teen events and capital items. In the past, it has purchased a large-screen high-definition television, a puppet theatre, an XBox, DVDs and books for adult learners. However, its fundraising efforts do not go into the library operations, Nelson stressed. Owens said the Friends hope to draw the crowd that frequents trivia nights throughout Metro Vancouver. “They’re very popular with some people,” she said. “They like to test their knowledge and help out the libraries at the same time.” • To buy Friends of Terry Fox Library trivia tickets for Sept. 17, call 604-927-7999. If available, tickets will be at the door on Saturday night (cash only).
Port Moody actor Nikki Bryce is in a Vancouver Fringe Festival production this week. Bryce appears in the Lock and Key Theatre show The Women of Lockerbie, written by Deborah Brevoort on the true story of the terrorist airplane attack over Scotland. The play runs at the Havana Theatre (1212 Commercial Dr., Vancouver) on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Meanwhile, a Coquitlam mother and daughter will reveal a risqué dance number at the Fringe. Lindy Sisson, formerly the executive director of ArtsConnect, teams up with Riverside secondary graduate Cydney Eva for I Have My Own Steps Mom. It runs at the Firehall Arts Centre (280 E. Cordova St., Vancouver) until Saturday. Visit vancouverfringe.com for tickets.
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David Righton exhibits his paintings this month at the Port Moody Public Library. A self-taught visual artist who interprets dreams, Righton uses scraps of hardwood floor to apply and shape his acrylics. He then layers paint on the canvas, often obscuring the original work and scrapes away to reveal the piece underneath. Righton works in the film and T.V. industry in Vancouver and plays in the band Roche Limit. He also creates music videos, designs furniture and makes didgeridoos. Righton is the son of Vancouver artist Colin Righton and brother of photographer Leigh Righton.
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Spirits and ciders will be the focus of a new festival at Port Moody city hall next week. West Coast Experiences — the group behind BC Uncorked as well as the Craft Beer Festival on Westwood Plateau — host the tasting on Sept. 24 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Like its two other events, the fest will support Team Taylor of the Ride to Conquer Cancer that benefits the BC Cancer Foundation. Call 604-463-1998 or visit westcoastexperience.com/spirits-ciders. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Arts and culture programs, services and facilities. Festivals. Special events. Volunteer outreach. Marketing. Grants. Heritage. And the library. Carrie Nimmo’s portfolio certainly is stuffed but Port Coquitlam’s new manager of cultural development and community services is ready for her new municipal role. Hired Aug. 15 to replace Yvonne Chui — who left the city three years ago — Nimmo comes from a solid arts and culture background, having spent the past nine years as coordinator of cultural programming and events for CMHC on Granville Island. There, the Port Moody resident was in charge of planning and managing the Vancouver destination’s public spaces, festivals, filming, public art, seasonal lighting and decor, among other things. Prior to that, Nimmo was the artistic and managing
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director of Mortal Coil, a stilt theatre company that worked in schools, theatres, parks and festival sites across Canada, the U.S. and Europe. She likes that her new job is a little closer to home. And she likes that PoCo reminds her of her hometown of Lake Cowichan, a small Vancouver Island community that’s known for its outdoor recreation. “Port Coquitlam is unique because it has that small-town charm, lots of natural beauty and history,” she said during an interview last Friday in the
Michael Wright Art Gallery. “I really feel lucky to be here and very much at home.” Trained as a teen at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Nimmo said she’s also anxious to sink her teeth into the newly adopted Imagine Port Coquitlam Cultural Plan, a blueprint for the arts scene in the municipality over the next 10 years. That document, which city council unanimously passed in July after being developed by a consultant, calls for a new direction with PoCo arts and culture — one that involves setting up an external festivals committee as well as a cultural roundtable, in which PoCo artists can network and share ideas with the municipality. Her goal “is to develop authentic festivals and make events accessible to the community,” she said, citing the free Culture Days activities in PoCo on Oct. 1. “I’m really excited to be a part of the culture in this city.”
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DANCE Port Moody secondary graduate Heather Dotto (left) appears in 4OUR, a remount of the critically acclaimed sold-out show by Joe Ink that premiered last year. The production choreographed by Joe Laughlin runs Sept. 19 at the Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie St., Vancouver). Dotto, a Coquitlam native who teaches at K&S Dance Productions in Port Coquitlam, has been a member with MOVE: The Company since 2005 and has toured to such international locales as Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok, New York and England. After its Vancouver performance next Monday, 4OUR will embark on an Atlantic Canada tour. Visit ticketstonight.ca. MICHAEL SLOBODIAN PHOTO
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The Coquitlam Express will have a veteran presence at the helm this year, selecting 20-year-old Luca Leone as the team captain. The 185 lb., 6’1” forward has been a stalwart player for the club for the last three seasons, racking up 20 points (six goals, 14 assists) last season in the 34 games he played. Leone will be supported by alternate captains Dom Masellis and Keegan Jones when the team wears its away jerseys and Blake Hayward and Alex Ambrosio on the home jerseys. Cam Bertsch will wear
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The Terry Fox Ravens came up a point short during a high school exhibition football game at Percy Perry last Friday. The Eastern Conference Ravens took on the Western Conference Vancouver College Irish, losing 22-21 in the effort. Earlier in the day, Centennial notched an 18-5 win over West Van secondary.
the A on both his white and black jersey. “We are very proud of this leadership group and hope they can lead us towards a successful 2016-’17 BCHL season,” said Express bench boss Barry Wolff in an email. The season got off to a mixed start for the Express, who defeated the Surrey Eagles 8-7 on Friday before getting buried 8-1 by the Langley Rivermen on Saturday. The first game of the season started off well for the club, with Jones scoring 41 seconds into the first period, before Leone made it 2-0 for the visitors. But the Eagles powered back with goals from Jeffrey Stewart, Andrew Kemp and Mitchell Williams and the Express were down 3-2 going into the first intermission. see COQUITLAM, page 45
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Stein makes waves at Rio Paralympics Blessin finishes sixth in 10 m air rifle shooting GARY MCKENNA
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Port Coquitlam swimmer Nathan Stein has had a busy week in the pool for Team Canada during the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. The 24-year-old athlete started off in the 50 m freestyle event, where he came in second during the qualifying round with a time of 24.34, behind Ukraine’s Denys Dubrov’s 24.01.
But despite improving on his qualifying time in the finals with a 24.00, Stein missed the podium by 0.25 seconds, finishing in fifth place behind Brazil’s Andre Brasil, who came in fourth with 23.78. Dubrov ended up taking home the bronze with a time of 23.75, while gold medallist Maksym Krypak finished in 23.33. On Monday, Stein had another stellar showing during the qualification round of the 100 m butterfly event, finishing in third with a time of 59.06. But he missed the podium again, coming in fifth in the finals with a time of 58.64. Dubrov took gold (54.71), while Krypak took silver (54.90)
and Brasil took bronze (56.50). Stein was expected to compete in the men’s 100 m freestyle on Tuesday after The Tri-City News’ deadline. He is also expected to compete in the men’s 4x100 m freestyle event today (Wednesday). In the shooting event, PoCo’s Doug Blessin finished sixth overall in the finals of the mixed 10 m air rifle prone competition during the 2016 Paralympics in Rio this week. The 43-year-old athlete came in fifth during the qualification round with a score of 634.7, a result that allowed him to move on to the finals. But he came up short in the medal round, finishing with a result
of 124.9, good enough for sixth place overall in the competition. Gold went to Ukraine’s Vasyl Kovalchuk who shot a score of 211.7, while Korea’s Geunsoo Kim took silver (211.2) and the American Dahl McKenna won bronze (189.5). Blessin missed the medal round in the 10 m air rifle standing competition, where he finished the qualification round with a 621.0 result. Meanwhile, Team Canada’s goalball squad, which features Coquitlam’s Ahmad Zeividavi, has qualified for the playoff round and will take on Sweden today (Wednesday). sports@tricitynews.com
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The Port Moody Gunners have set the tone for the season in their opening Premier League soccer game last weekend. The club blew the doors off of Coastal FC, shutting out their opponents 7-0 in a dominating win that saw the home team build up an early lead at Trasolini Field. Jeff Rogers and Junyng Lee each netted a pair of markers in the first half before Nick Leonard scored his first of the season to make it 5-0 going into the first intermission. But the Gunners weren’t finished scoring yet. Jacob Kortenbach added to the tally in the second half, while Jack Livesey made it 7-0 before the final whistle blew. Goalies Terry Jackson and Joe Kennedy shared the shutout and the Gunners will now take on Westcoast FC during a road game this Friday.
Surrey: The Future IS here By Elizabeth Model
Since the City of Surrey adopted the phrase “The Future Lives Here,” more than a decade ago, what started as a catch phrase evolved into reality. As inter-provincial migration combined with an influx of new Canadians drawn to Surrey’s high levels of amenities, abundant job market and affordable housing options began a housing boom that continues today.
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The under-17 Port Moody Gunners took on Newton during the SX International Cup exhibition competition at Town Centre last weekend. In Div. 1 soccer action, the Gunners came up short against Langley United, falling 3-0. However, in Div. 3, the Gunners defeated the PoCo
FC Rangers 4-1. Stefan Kaertner scored one in the game, while Sergio Rios netted a second-half natural hat trick.
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However, Coquitlam bounced back with a threegoal run of their own early in the second, with Bertsch tying the game, Jake Toor re-taking the lead and Blake Hayward adding an insurance marker before Surrey halted the momentum with a goal from Darius Davison. Ambrosio and Owen Stout both scored in the final five minutes of the middle frame to give a 7-5 lead going into the third.
But Surrey wasn’t ready to go quietly. Tyler Cooper and Logan Mostat scored for the Eagles to tie the game with ten minutes left. It took a second goal from Stout to break the log jam and secure the first win of the season for Coquitlam. The Express were not quite as fortunate on Saturday, when they were steamrolled by the Rivermen at the Langley Events Centre. Max Kaufman scored two goals for the home team while Gavin Payne had a goal and
two assists in a match that saw Coquitlam struggle to find their legs. The Express’ lone goal of the game came late in the second period when Sam Kozlowski buried a pass from Cameron Bertsch, but the marker came too late to do any more than spoil a shutout for Rivermen goalie Bo Didur. Coquitlam goalie Lawson Fenton was chased in the second period after allowing four goals on 18 shots in favour of Reid Cooper, who turned away 28 of the 31 shots he faced.
TRUE NORTH BASKETBALL TRYOUTS There is still time to try out for the boys True North Basketball Club. Grade 4, 5 and 6 students are invited to join the group this Friday (Sept. 16) between 6 and 7:30 p.m. at Pitt River middle, while Grade 7 and 8 students can join between 7:30 and 9 p.m. A second tryout will be held on Saturday (Sept. 17) at Terry Fox secondary, with Grade 4, 5 and 6 students showing their skills between 10 and 11:30 a.m. followed by Grade 7 and 8 students between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. There is a non-refundable $10 registration fee and
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Surrey has been awarded numerous national and international accolades for its forwardlooking fiscal policies, robust business climate, strong family-friendly residential real estate and rich civic amenities. Today, those factors have combined to make Surrey one of the most attractive communities for real estate investment in the region. Research shows that owning a home in Surrey is a more affordable option for many British Columbians, however, that is not the sole reason for purchase. The City offers the lowest average residential taxes and second lowest average business property taxes in the region. Another opportunity that Surrey offers is the post-secondary educational schooling options including, Simon Fraser University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, along with Douglas College and numerous other private
Schools continue to be built to serve the growing student population, which is the largest in the province. Parks, walking and bicycle trails are being expanded, while the City continues to build and upgrade aquatic centres, recreation complexes and libraries, and has the largest number of artificial sports fields in the province. Surrey is now the third fastest growing City in Canada with roughly 1,000 new people moving into the City every month. With the constant influx of residents, local businesses and operations are benefiting greatly due to the substantial increase in population, creating a stronger economy day-by-day. Industries such as manufacturing, construction, agriculture, transportation, health & clean technology and logistics, coupled with an emerging creative sector, all have benefited due to the City’s proximity to the US border, location on the Fraser River and the large agricultural land reserves nearby. At the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association, we welcome new business and residents to the City and are supportive of the growth as we continue to evolve. We look forward to seeing new residents join our community daily, as Surrey continues to live up to its motto. The future truly does live here. Elizabeth Model is CEO of the Downtown Surrey BIA.
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ROOFING
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604.782.4322
in this beauty
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Simon 604-230-0627
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