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Best of SD43 at Emerging Talent THE DRUG CRISIS

‘Mom, I have a problem’

INSIDE: Changes planned for high school curriculum [pg. 3] / Sports [pg. 28]

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18, 2017 Your community. Your stories.

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MEET MAILLARDVILLE’S PROPERTY BROTHERS

Grieving mom speaks at inquest into son’s death SARAH PAYNE

The Tri-CiTy News

In the midst of an opioid addiction crisis being fought by police, border officials, health authorities and the provincial and federal governments, a Coquitlam mother grieving the loss of her son is calling for change so that other families don’t suffer the same fate. Michelle Jansen, speaking after the first day of a sevenday coroner’s inquest in Burnaby into the death of her son, Brandon Jansen, said the process of getting help for a drug addiction should be no

BRANDON JANSEN different than for any other disease: immediate treatment by qualified professionals in a safe and secure setting; a centralized resource to guide patients and their families through the process; and greater public funding so that there isn’t a “two-tier system.” see ‘I TRIED’, page 5

TRANSIT UPGRADES ANNOUNCED

TransLink’s first major transit service lift in a decade is kicking in, including extended service on the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain lines. See story, page 9

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Aman and Harry Parmar in front of the Rocheleau cottage, a 1929-era Craftsman-style home, one of three heritage homes they have recently restored in Maillardville. The brothers are becoming adept at the restoration of older homes on properties they are redeveloping using Coquitlam’s Heritage Revitalization Agreement, a legal tool that protects historical buildings while providing flexibility on density and other regulations for the developers. For more on the Parmar brothers and their building projects, see story on page 21.

Parmar bros. build – and save DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

oquitlam has changed greatly since it was a community of homesteads cut into the forest. Towers dot the landscape next

to the Evergreen Extension, with the promise of more development to come. And along its roads and bridges, through its subdivisions and commercial areas, the city is barely recognizable from its earliest days. But tucked away in Maillard-

ville, which owes its beginning to francophone migration beginning in 1910, there remains a glimpse of the original city. While many neighbourhoods feel the bite of the bulldozer as land costs rise, Maillardville continues to be

home to some beautiful older homes, many of them sporting new paint and fixtures thanks to legal tools and those few developers who still see value in 100-year-old architecture.

see ‘IF WE DON’T’, page 19

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EDUCATION

Big changes coming to high school curriculum in the fall Today’s Grade 9s will see the most change in Sept.

THE CHANGES

DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

School District 43 is implementing changes to some Grade 10 high school courses in September to prepare for the full rollout of revisions to high school curriculum in B.C. slated for the following year. Current Grade 9 students will see the most changes when they head to school this fall because some courses have to be aligned with the new curriculum, said Paul McNaughton, SD43’s director of instruction, and even some Grade 11 curriculum will be modified. But McNaughton said students are expected to adapt well because the new curriculum is already being taught to Grade 9 students — “they are already immersed.” Still, he said the revisions represent a “monumental change” that not only have to be incorporated into teaching practices but into school schedules as well. To ease the transition, 2017/’18 will be a bridge year and SD43 is holding workshops for school teams to educate them on what they need to know (the next workshop takes place during curriculum day Jan. 30, when students won’t be attending school). When the new high school curriculum is fully implemented in 2018/’19, high school students will have similar curriculum goals as their younger counterparts, which means they may do a project based on their personal interests instead of copying notes from text books and lectures.

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Heritage Woods secondary school students work on a project at Mossom Creek. B.C.’s revised curriculum will provide more hands-on opportunities for students to learn new skills. For example, they might build a rocket or study the physics of throwing a baseball to demonstrate what they know about forces in their science curriculum. McNaughton said the revised curriculum will emphasize what students can “do” over what they “know,” with kids also being expected to demonstrate mastery of core competencies — thinking and communication plus personal and social awareness. As well some courses will

offer more variety to allow teachers to spend more time delving deeper. For example, in Grade 11 and 12, the standard English and Social Studies courses will be broken down into several course themes and students will choose areas of concentration, depending on their interests, such as composition, creative writing and spoken language; and instead of Social Studies 11, they’ll be able to take their pick from more than a dozen socials subjects.

“It’s creating more flexibility so kids can show what they do instead of simply giving back why they know,” McNaughton said. Provincial exams are being replaced by literacy and numeracy assessments, and Grade 12 students will do a “capstone” project to graduate. In the meantime, schools and teachers will have to do their homework to get caught up on changes before the new curriculum is fully rolled out in the fall of 2018.

“It’s not like turning on a light switch,” McNaughton said of the complexity of implementing the revised curriculum, and some of the details, such as the new graduation program haven’t been confirmed.

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For more information on the curriculum changes, curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/10-12. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

Here’s what’s in the works for the bridge year, starting in September: • English 10 — replaced: Students will choose a combination of two of the following: Composition 10, Creative Writing 10, Focused Literacy Studies 10, New Media 10 and Spoken Language 10. • English 12 — exam next year only. In 2018/’19, the exam will be replaced by literacy and numeracy assessments, which are both necessary for graduation (details yet to be released). • Social Studies 11 — interim change: Will follow the new Socials 10 curriculum next year, except in schools where the revised Socials 10 curriculum was taught this year. • Math 10 and Science 10, curriculum revised. • PE — changed to Physical and Health Education. • Communications 11 and 12 — to be phased out but will be offered next year. • Planning 10 — replaced: Students will take Career Education 10, including a preview of the capstone project they’ll be required to do in Grade 12 to graduate. • New: Schools will be required to provide applied design, skills and technology, and fine and performing arts education to all Grade 9 students.

SCHOOL DISTRICT 43

Open house for new middle school of the arts A parent information night is being held next Wednesday for parents interested in enrolling their children in Moody middle, a school of the arts. Principal Trevor Kolkea said the meeting, from 7 to 8 p.m. on

Jan. 25, is primarily for families living outside of the school’s catchment interested in a program that emphasizes the arts but all parents of future Moody middle students are welcome. The school currently has 286

students and a new school is being built with a capacity of 450; it is expected to open for the 2017/’18 school year. Kolkea said parents who come to the meeting will learn how the arts are incorporated in

core subjects and will see examples of student projects, such as math projects brought to life in shop class; the spring musical that involves most of the school; and how the arts is woven into assemblies.

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by each student group. Moody middle, which is also a French immersion school, is located at 3115 St. Johns St., Port Moody. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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COQUITLAM

80% TC residency for sports facility allocation in Coq. City sticks to reg requiring 60% Coq. residency GARY MCKENNA

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Ice arena, field and swimming pool time is a scarce commodity for sports organizations in Coquitlam. But the city will not increase its 60% residency requirement when prioritizing facility use. Staff had considered raising the threshold to 70%, bringing the city in line with neighbouring municipalities like Burnaby and New Westminster. Given the interconnected geography of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, however, many user groups said they would be hurt by the changes. Instead, Coquitlam will stick to its 60% rule and add an 80% Tri-City residency requirement when prioritizing facility allocation. “Despite the fact that many

municipalities require a 70% residency or higher to ensure their citizens have priority to the facilities which they subsidize, the Tri-Cities area is unique in that the three communities, in terms of sports and recreation, are often considered ‘one,’” said a staff report. The document stated that stricter Coquitlam requirements would hurt some female and adult leagues as well as less popular sports, like cricket and rugby. But while the consensus among the city’s sports user groups was to maintain the current Coquitlam residency requirement and add the Tri-City threshold, some organizations felt that stricter rules should be applied. “It seems unjust for the city of Coquitlam to support the facilities for non-Coquitlam residents within these groups without reciprocation,” wrote Slavica Roche, the president of the Coquitlam Minor Hockey Association, in a letter to council. “We strongly support the move

to a 70% residency minimum.” Most sports organizations will meet the new requirements, although some may need to attract more members from the immediate area in order to receive greater facility priority. Coquitlam Minor Hockey Association membership, for example, has 99% Coquitlam residency, according to a staff report, while minor lacrosse had 96% Coquitlam residency and 98% Tri-City residency. Meanwhile, groups like the Tri-City Female Ice Hockey Association did not meet the Coquitlam residency requirement (44%) but did meet the 80% Tri-City residency requirement (93%). City staff said once the draft facility allocation policy is finalized, it will be implemented in stages, with procedure documents written up separately for ice arenas, pools and fields, among other facilities. The policy is expected to take effect in the fall. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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PORT COQUITLAM

Water, sewer hikes in PoCo JANIS CLEUGH

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Port Coquitlam homeowners will see about $14 added to their annual water and sewer bills. Last week, city council gave three readings to utility bylaws that will increase water rates by 0.85% (an average of $3.50) and sewer levies by 3.75% (an average of $11). The proposed water rates are: • detached home — $430.63; • secondary suite — $430.63; • townhouse — $403.40; • apartment — $383.23; For sewer, the planned rates are:

• detached home — $317.48; • secondary suite — $317.48; • townhouse — $297.76; • apartment — $282.20; Low-income seniors — elderly people with an annual income of $24,144, or $30,059 for a household — will pay half the rate. Utility bills are mailed in February, with payment due by March 31. It’s the first time in three years water rates have gone up in PoCo, and four years with no change to sewer charges. The money goes to Metro Vancouver, which supplies bulk-treated water to PoCo and disposes of city sewage; as

well, the charges will pay for part of this year’s ambassador program and some engineering studies. Last year, the city’s two ambassadors helped educate residents about sorting waste, sprinkling regulations and securing garbage bins from bears. Between June and September, they performed more than 3,100 curbside inspections, issued 717 first warnings and 68 second warnings, and identified six addresses for ticketing. The also talked to the community and students about their work.

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THE DRUG CRISIS

‘I tried desperately to find treatment’ continued from front page

“I found out very quickly there was no one-stop shop where I could find out what the options were to get help for my son. I had to turn over all the rocks myself.”

“When someone is addicted, especially to fentanyl, those fleeting moments where they have enough clarity to make that decision [to change], there has to be treatment available at that moment,” Jansen said. “Brandon wasn’t able to make those choices, the drug was making his choices for him.”

Michelle Jansen, mother of Brandon Jansen soon thereafter by harder drugs like cocaine, heroin and fentanyl. The fentanyl had been pressed into green pills labelled as Oxycontin, but the difference was quickly apparent — and the teen was hooked.

A HAPPY KID

Brandon was a happy child, full of energy and always on the go, Jansen told the five-member inquest jury Monday morning. “He had a big personality even from a very young age,” she said. “He was funny, he had a quick wit and he was very confident.” Brandon played soccer and basketball, and enjoyed fishing and hunting while at the family’s cabin in the Cariboo. As a teen, Brandon became interested in mixed martial arts and bodybuilding but Jansen said her son’s large 6’2” frame belied his kindness and gentleness, particularly when it came to his family. But signs of trouble emerged in high school, the jury heard. At Heritage Woods secondary, Brandon fell in with a group of kids who were experimenting with drugs, and he was using marijuana and mushrooms by the time he was 16, followed

AN ADMISSION

It was a weekend afternoon in 2013 when Jansen remembers her son coming to her and saying: “Mom, I have a problem. I’m addicted to fentanyl.” That day was the beginning of a two-year nightmare that ultimately ended in tragedy. During her testimony, Jansen recalled the first steps in seeking help for her son — and the dawning realization that she was essentially on her own. “I called everywhere,” she said — government ministries, hospitals, counsellors, the family doctor. “I found out very quickly there was no one-stop shop where I could find out what the options were to get help for my son. I had to turn

over all the rocks myself.” In December 2013, Brandon entered the first of his many stays in rehab, but left a few weeks later so that he could use drugs again. Meanwhile, he was also cycling through the justice system following a June 2013 assault charge. Over the next two years, he would also be charged with another assault, theft and multiple breaches of his release conditions. And so began a vicious cycle: Jansen would arrange a treatment centre bed for Brandon so that he could be released from the North Fraser Pre-trial Centre in Port Coquitlam, where she said his size made him a target for gang members. After a brief stay at rehab, Brandon would leave, either after being discharged for having used drugs or on his own accord so that he could score the next hit. Jansen would then contact police to have him arrested for being in breach of his release conditions — anything

to get him off the streets using drugs — and she would start back at the beginning.

SEARCH FOR HELP

The process of finding those dozen or so treatment centres was never an easy one, Jansen said. Many are based on a 12-step program that didn’t sit well with Brandon, who had always struggled with authority. They discovered others where drug use was rampant. Some offered little more than a bed and oncea-week group therapy led by a recovering addict who was just a few months sober. “Brandon called them ‘hotels with perks,’” said his father, Michael Jansen. Security was often minimal, making it easy for clients to come and go, and for drugs to be delivered. Almost always, the cost was astronomical. Over two years, Jansen spent more than $200,000 on her son’s rehab. “I kept thinking if I just kept at it, I would find the right treatment centre to help my son,” she said. On March 1, 2016, Brandon went to the Sunshine Coast Health Centre in Powell River, a facility that promised individualized care with a focus on wellness and health. He was happy there, Jansen said, but in less than a week, he

told her the cravings were back, that the fentanyl was calling his name. The facility’s doctor wasn’t licensed to prescribe suboxone, a treatment similar to methadone that can wean a patient from a fentanyl addiction, but they were assured other medications could be substituted and Brandon would be watched closely for signs of a relapse. In the early morning hours of March 7, two days before his 21st birthday, Brandon collapsed on the floor of his room. Without the opioid antidote naloxone on hand, efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.

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The coroner’s inquest into Brandon’s death was announced in November 2016 amid reports of the rapidly growing number of illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C. (there were 744 such deaths from January to November 2016, a 70% increase over the same period in 2015). The inquest is not meant to assign blame but to determine how Brandon died and how similar deaths can be prevented in the future. Among Jansen’s recommendations is the establishment of a government agency where addicts, their friends and family can access reliable resources to get help.

“When you’re diagnosed with cancer, you call the cancer agency and you get lots of support, guidance, but that’s not the case with addiction,” Jansen said, adding other health care crises have been met with a much more robust, co-ordinated effort. She emphasized that treatment centres must have the appropriate medication, antidotes and professional expertise to treat particular addictions; that facilities follow stringent security protocols to protect vulnerable clients, including searching all belongings; and that the entire industry be governmentregulated. The inquest is also expected to hear from other clients as well as staff at the Sunshine Coast facility, first responders who treated Brandon and interviewed staff, medical experts in toxicology, and addictions experts. Above all, Jansen wants to see whatever recommendations come out of the inquest implemented effectively. “I hope the jury understands that Brandon was full of life… but the drugs took him and ultimately fentanyl was making his decisions for him,” Jansen said. “I tried desperately to find some treatment facility that could help him overcome that, but the reality was not one could help him.” spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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Public Hearing Notice When: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 7pm • Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C. Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaw (Bylaw No. 3070):

One Family Residential (RS1) lots with potential front and rear access Legend

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Note: This map is for illustrative purposes only – it is not fully inclusive or exclusive of RS1 lots with both front and rear access. Rezoning applications for narrow lot subdivision will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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MARIJUANA

Fines, investigation won’t stop pot shop Cannabis Culture sells recreational marijuana JANIS CLEUGH

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A Port Coquitlam pot shop remains open despite two police raids and ongoing fines from the city. Cannabis Culture, located in a strip mall at Lougheed Highway and Shaughnessy Street and part of “Prince of Pot” Marc Emery’s brand, continues to sell recreational weed to the public. Last month, PoCo bylaw officials met with legal counsel to look at court action to close the business. Between Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, municipal staff issued six tickets to the owner for failing to have a business licence; only three tickets have been paid, bylaw services manager Paula Jones said. Asked why the dispensary that’s currently forbidden under federal law has yet to be shuttered, Jones said: “We have to investigate. There’s a progression for enforcement. We

have to get proof that they’re doing something illegal.” Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Mike McLaughlin said investigation by the detachment’s drug section is active and no one has been charged to date, although “charges are possible at any time.” Last month, Emery’s wife Jodie Emery told The Tri-City News that Cannabis Culture intends to stay open, noting in an email: “We believe in what we’re doing so we don’t close down unless the persecution and punishment becomes too heavy and harmful to our peaceful people who work in and operate the franchise locations.” Meanwhile, Jones said another marijuana business on PoCo’s north side is also under investigation by the city: United by Nature Pain Society, at 1524 Prairie Ave., is believed to be selling pot via the internet. Last Thursday, its phone line wasn’t working but its website states: “Sorry but we are waiting for the regulation to allow the sale of cannabis before we open our online store. Once all the legal regulations are figured

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COQUITLAM HERITAGE

Heritage home projects to hearing Proposals would add density to the neighbourhoods

Two Coquitlam subdivision projects slated for a public hearing next Monday would preserve and update two heritage homes in Maillardville but also add more density to their streets. In the first, the applicant is seeking a Heritage Revitalization Agreement to re-site and restore the AlsburyMunday house at 907 Walls Ave., keeping it as a singlefamily home while adding a two-car garage with an 844-sq. ft. carriage house and further subdividing the property to add two residential lots, each with a single-family home and secondary suite. There would also be a single garage straddling the shared lots’ property line for two enclosed parking spaces for each property. The Alsbury-Munday House was built in 1920 by James Alsbury and his wife Cora, who was part of the family of Mundays associated with Mundy Park, Mundy Street and Mundy Lake. It is the older of only two known existing Munday family residences

and a staff report says it is a rare surviving example of a dwelling originally built on a acre family farmstead from the early 1900s. If the Heritage Revitalization Agreement is approved, the house would be rehabilitated to reflect the Craftsman style common to the area, the property subdivided and a new bylaw would be passed to protect it as a heritage property Also before the public hearing will be a Heritage Revitalization Agreement application to restore the Marcellin residence, a 1930s home, at 225 Begin St., and create an additional residential lot for a new single-family home with a secondary suite. A bylaw, if approved, would also make the home a protected heritage property. Built by Rene and Rachel Marcellin in 1932, the home represents the type of modest housing built during the Great Depression, according to a staff report, and the increased density would be offset by reduced massing on the new single family home and complimentary architecture. The public hearing will be held Monday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at Coquitlam city hall.

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Left: The Alsbury-Munday house on Walls Avenue in Maillardville. Above: The proposed look of a restored Marcellin residence on Begin Street.

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Outdoor ice skating in Coquitlam is over. Yesterday, the city closed Como Lake after shutting down the rink on the Town Centre Park sports court a day earlier. Hundreds of skaters and hockey players fled to Como Lake after the city deemed the ice thick enough on Jan. 6. It was the first time in more than 25 years that Como Lake had completely frozen. (Some people also skated or walked on Lafarge Lake, despite it being off limits.) But the warmer weather this week means it’s no longer safe. Signs have been posted to remind the public to stay away; ice fishing is also banned.

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It was not the most severe snowstorm but 2016’s blast of winter weather could be costly for Coquitlam taxpayers. Engineering and public works general manager Jozsef Dioszeghy said Monday that, to date, the city had spent approximately $1 million on snow clearing and road de-icing. And city staff is beginning to assess the damage that has been done to local roadways, which could lead to significant increases in costs as crews work to fill potholes and fix damaged pavement. “We are not even near in a position yet to assess the damages,” he said. “It is going to be costly and it is going to take several months to assess.” The city’s 2017 paving program will have to be expanded, he said, and road crews are already filling potholes and fixing roads. “It is going to be an ongoing process,” he said. “As soon as we become aware of pot-

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Since the snow first fell on Dec. 5, the city of Coquitlam has spent $1 million to deal with it — and that doesn’t include road repairs. holes… we are on it.” Of a more immediate concern is this week’s rainy weather. In order to conserve road salt, the city mixed in sand when de-icing the streets. That means many roads will need to be cleaned and some drainage catch basins could be clogged just as heavy precipitation and snow melt is expected, Dioszeghy said. Residents can help by ensuring drains on their streets are cleared and water is able to

flow into them freely to prevent flooding, he added. While December and January’s snowy weather was severe for the Lower Mainland, the 70 cm that fell in most parts of Coquitlam was not the worst in recent memory. Dioszeghy said the winter of 2008/’09 saw more than double the amount of snow — 150 cm — although he cautioned that there are still close two more months of winter ahead. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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as “contravened,” “vote buying” and “intimidation.” It’s suggesting a more “positive” oath, in which newly elected politicians will vow to not allow private interest influence their conduct in public matters, “promote openness, accountability and responsible leadership,” and act in the best interests of the community.

If you win a seat on Port Coquitlam city council next year, chances are you’ll be pledging a more toned-down oath of office than in years past. Council wants to revise the oath — and make it specific to PoCo — by changing the standard lines provided by the province and removing terms such

As well, in response to feedback received from the 2014 municipal election and in anticipation of this spring’s provincial contest, council is eyeing tweaks to the election sign bylaw. Staff want to clarify the rules and to be able to fine violators up to $150. The proposals will be considered Jan. 24.

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Notice of Public Consultation The City has received an application to amend a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for the property located at 801 Brunette Avenue. The applicant, OK Falls Auto Sales Inc., has applied to amend a commercial TUP to allow for outdoor vehicle storage associated with the car dealership at 815 Brunette Avenue. This amended TUP would expire on July 18, 2019.

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A Coquitlam man has been found not criminally responsible (NCR) in the death of his sister nearly three years ago. Jarek Paderewski’s nineday trial for the seconddegree murder of his older sister, 33-year-old Maja Paderewska, wrapped up Friday in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster. Her body was found at their parents’ Westwood Plateau townhome in February 2014 when emergency personnel responded to a medical distress call. It’s believed Paderewski lived there with his parents but his sister, a popular teacher at North Surrey secondary school at the time of

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You are invited to provide input to Council relative to this application. Additional information related to this application, including a copy of the original permit and the proposed amendment, may be inspected from Wednesday, January 11, 2017 to Monday, January 23, 2017 at the City’s Planning and Development Department, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

Maja Paderewska was 33 when she was killed. her death, lived in Surrey. Paderewski was arrested at the scene and charged the following day. In March 2014, Paderewski underwent a psychiatric assessment but it wasn’t until September 2015 that he was ordered to stand trial. An NCR designation is

used when it is determined a mentally ill person was unable to appreciate their actions at the time of a crime, could not discern right from wrong or were not in control of their behaviour because of their mental illness. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

You may also obtain more information on this application by contacting Julia Healy, Planning and Development Department, at 604-927-3475 or jhealy@coquitlam.ca. This application will be considered by Council at their Regular Council Meeting on Monday, January 23, 2017. The Council Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and is held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2. If you wish to provide input in writing please submit your comments 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 2nd floor of City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way; By fax at 604-927-3015.

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he cost of land is skyrocketing, especially in neighbourhoods where rapid transit is close by, therefore the cities have to have a multipronged approach to ensure that families with moderate incomes aren’t priced out. That means looking at each neighbourhood and trying to figure out what would work best. Obviously, towers are the way to go near the Evergreen Extension. But what about neighbourhoods that are a bus ride away from SkyTrain? What can be done for them? (As well, not everyone wants to live in a condo and families are particularly challenged living in units where everything is an elevator ride away.) The three cities have some interesting approaches that are worth acknowledging. In Port Moody, the city is considering narrow-lot subdivisions in established neighbourhoods

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such as Moody Centre. Such a policy, if carefully vetted to ensure house size and density don’t overwhelm the neighbourhood, could preserve the city’s character and keep the pace of growth moderate. Port Coquitlam is considering similar changes with coach houses, smaller lots and expanding areas where duplexes

and secondary suites can be built. Further work on this policy is expected later this month. Coquitlam also adopted its own housing choices policy to provide sensitive infill in its southwestern neighbourhoods. Of late, we are also seeing a trend to using Heritage Revitalization Agreements in Port Moody and Coquitlam where de-

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velopers get additional density when they restore and protect a heritage property. As land prices rise, developers are also looking at maximizing the potential of traditional singlefamily lots with an array of carriage houses on top of garages, duplexes and secondary suites. This kind of housing not only provides more options at a price less expensive than a detached homes but it also has the additional advantage keeping families in established neighbourhoods, protecting school enrolment and generating opportunities for revitalizing local parks (Rochester and Mackin parks come to mind). In the end, the goal should be to avoid cookie cutter approaches to housing and provide more choices for residents while also keeping some of the local neighbourhood character.

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The Editor, Re. “Calm down over property assessments” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Jan. 13). As a single-family homeowner on a fixed income, I would like to respond to Bob Elliott’s letter to the editor. The problem with the current assessment system in this volatile market is it is too susceptible to wild swings in comparable value of different residential properties. Since all residential properties pay the same mill rate — the rate per $1,000 of assessed value — as determined by various government agencies, some property owners end up paying a disproportionate share of the cost of services provided by those agencies. In our current situation, Mr. Elliott seems to think that this is all right as single-family homeowners are sitting on a gold mine. If a homeowner such as myself couldn’t pay the taxes, his solution would be for me to borrow either from my local government or some other agency

The Editor, I don’t believe it. Eagle Ridge Hospital is contracting with a movie company to use part of the rehab wing to make a film. This is ludicrous! It will result in fewer therapists and greater wait times for treatment. I am a patient and waited nine weeks before I received therapy for a stroke. It was the most difficult part of my recovery and I don’t want other patients to suffer even longer wait times. If we are serious about providing rehab to stroke and brain injury patients, there

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against the “value” of my home. This gold mine is completely hypothetical. If all of the singlefamily homeowners put our homes on the market tomorrow, they would be worthless. My assessment has increased by 44% against an average residential increase of 33%. You don’t have to be a mathematician to figure out that my tax increase this year will be higher than the 2.13% published by my municipality. I will, therefore,

be paying a greater share of providing services than, say, a neighbour living in a townhouse or an apartment or a mobile home. And this is only because of market forces that are beyond my control. There are many ways for government to implement a fairer system. The simplest would be to average assessments over multiple years to remove the volatility of the market. Mike Carver, Coquitlam

should be no lapse in care. The week they leave hospital, they should start rehab as out-patients so their recovery is not compromised. Patients who cannot speak are still in wheelchairs or cannot walk properly and have paralyzed limbs are left without care so the hospital can make money? Is that its mission? I don’t think so. Don’t get me started on the health care system. It was once great before Stephen Harper and the Conservatives came to power and now the Justin Trudeau Liberal gov-

ernment is doing little better. Jane Philpot offered the same 3% the Conservatives had on the table but added funds with the condition they will be used for home care and mental health. Those are worthwhile programs but what about the wait times for emergency room, hip and knee replacement, rehab and any kind of elective surgery? Certainly the system deals well with the critically ill but it is failing miserably to meet the needs of our changing demographics. Yvonne Harris, Port Moody

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City of Coquitlam

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

Date: Time: Location:

Monday, January 23, 2017 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2

Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

Address: 1414 Haversley Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4727, 2016 is to authorize the City to enter into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the owner of the property located at 907 Walls Avenue. The intent of Bylaw 4728, 2016 is to authorize the City to designate the land and building(s) located at 907 Walls Avenue as a protected heritage property. If approved, the application would facilitate the re-siting, restoration and heritage designation of the Alsbury-Munday House, a historic Maillardville building, as a single-family home with a newly constructed carriage house. The application would also facilitate the subdivision of the subject property into two additional residential lots, each with a single-family home and secondary suite.

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How do I find out more information? Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from January 10 to 23, 2017 in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. You may also obtain further information with regard to the bylaws mentioned above on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing and by phone at 604-927-3430. How do I provide input? Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts. Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015. To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Jay Gilbert City Clerk

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Coulson to take over PMFR top job starting Feb. 6

There is a new chief at Port Moody Fire Rescue. The city announced Monday that Ron Coulson will take over the organization after Remo Faedo announced his retirement last fall. Coulson comes from Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS), where he has spent 26 years working his way up from firefighter to assistant chief of the occupational health and safety division. “We are excited to welcome Ron to Port Moody Fire Rescue,” Mayor Mike Clay said

in a press release. “I am certain he will be an asset to our executive team and a strong leader for our hard-working and highly skilled… department.” Coulson has experience and specialized training in fireboat operations and fire investigations. According to a press release, he is a trained instructor who has taught fire officer, emergency medical services and automobile extraction courses. He was also a secondary teacher and coach at Port Moody secondary before joining VFRS and has a degree in geography from Simon Fraser University. He will start the new job Feb. 6. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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$25k for furniture for local Mounties Cops at the Coquitlam RCMP detachment may soon have new chairs to sit on. Last week, the budget committee for Port Coquitlam — which shares policing services with Coquitlam — voted to spent up to $25,000 from the 2017-’18 financial plan to pay for new workstations and chairs. Mounties plan to apply this spring for Coquitlam’s share, totalling up to $50,000, through that city’s casinofunded asset pool program. Created in 2009, the program covers emerging priority

capital costs — up to $50,000 — such as public WiFi in city parks, parks and facility signage and smaller fire equipment. Currently, it has about $300,000 available for this year, said Coquitlam’s budgets manager, Gorana Cabral. According to a PoCo staff report, much of the furniture at the police station is original to the 20-year-old Guildford Way building and is in disrepair. PoCo council is expected to formally adopt its committee recommendation this month.

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The Evergreen Extension has been ferrying commuters westward since its early December opening but it’s also drawing curious crowds from the big city looking to get a taste of what the ’burbs have to offer, particularly in Port Moody’s evolving Moody Centre. Thirsty Yeast Van types are hopping on the new SkyTrain line and discovering that Brewer’s Row has some serious hops-and-malt cred, and since the summer, east Vancouver transplant Moccia Urbani has been offering the craft brew crowd snacks under the Salumist banner. On the south side of St. Johns Street, Evergreen travellers can grab a wood-fired pizza at Spacca Napoli or something to cook at home from Meat Craft Urban Butchery. Now, the new branch of the Millennium Line has also attracted a Vancouver restaurateur, whose latest venture will open this spring. It’s been just over a year since the Taps and Tacos window wraps went up at the northwest corner of the Station development in Port Moody, but with much of the infrastructure work now complete owner Scott McTavish said the next few months will see the restaurant finally coming

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Scott McTavish is one of the owners of Taps and Tacos, which will open this spring within walking distance of the Moody Centre Evergreen Extension station. That proximity and the closeness of Brewers Row prompted him to start a venture outside of his usual, hipper areas of Vancouver such as Strathcona and Gastown. together. “We’re getting messages daily wondering when we’re opening,” he told The Tri-City News. But taking the space from a blank slate to a new restaurant came with a few challenges, including waiting on architects, engineers, applications and approvals. The restaurant will feature a non-traditional menu of tacos

and burritos using fresh, local ingredients as much as possible. “It’s not going to be the same tacos you had in Mexico City,” McTavish said. “It’s going to be things like Korean barbecue tacos, pulled pork, that kind of thing.” Drinks will include selections from Brewer’s Row just a block below and a range of margaritas and other craft

cocktails. The small indoor space will accommodate about 40 people, with more seats outside in the warmer months, when McTavish is also banking on a crowd of Rocky Point Park visitors to pick up a taco on their way down. And when hunger strikes for those who are enjoying a pint at one of the local breweries, Taps and Tacos will deliver to their bar stool. McTavish’s experience is with ventures in the hipper parts of the big city. He’s taking on the taco scene after helming Notturno, an Italian tapas and cocktail spot in Gastown, for three years before it was re-invented with the same small plates and drinks theme but now with a Japanese focus under the banner Kozakura, where he’s a silent partner. In addition to the PoMo restaurant McTavish is also opening Roots+Fruits, a cold-pressed juice bar and vegetarian health food restaurant at the edge of Strathcona. It was the opening of the Evergreen Extension that led him to look east with friend and business partner Darron Hastick, whom McTavish credits with securing the Moody Street location. “Our friends are moving out this way,” said McTavish, a Vancouver resident. “It’s more affordable but I don’t think there’s a huge difference in the mentality.” Opening Taps and Tacos is their way of bringing a slice of city life to the suburbs because, as McTavish said, “If I lived here, I’d want something like this to go to.” spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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As commuters scramble to get used to new transit routes and the Evergreen Extension, TransLink is pondering the future of its park-and-ride property at Coquitlam Central Station. Any future development would have to incorporate parking and buses as well as West Coast Express and SkyTrain connections. And it could include retail, office, rental or market residential with the land being sold to a developer, as TransLink recently did with its 13.8-acre Oakridge Transit Centre for $440 million, said Guy Akester, director of real estate programs and partnerships at TransLink. But TransLink is waiting to see how Tri-City residents use the transit system before mak-

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Coquitlam Central Station, which has both Evergreen Extension and West Coast Express stations, may be the site of a major development a decade from now. ing any definite plans. For example, the transportation authority wants to know how much people rely on the

park-and-ride and the connecting bus services. “We’ll wait and see how much parking is needed. Do

we need to expand or contract the bus loop?” Akester said. Although development plans are five to 15 years away,

TransLink would have to take several steps before getting the value of its asset, now worth $27 million, according to the latest property assessment. He said changes would require approval through Coquitlam’s planning and development process, including a rezoning, but any additional revenue gained from up-zoning the property could go toward TransLink’s bottom line for future transportation needs while also generating new riders for transit. Still, “the transit service and transit infrastructure is paramount,” he said. “Whatever those needs are, we’ll make sure it’s accommodated on the site.” A group of university students from Vancouver and Washington will look at those needs and get first crack at designing a transit-oriented community for the property,

with the possibility that some of their ideas could be incorporated in future development. Recently, students toured the site before taking part in the Pacific Northwest Real Estate Challenge, the first time this contest has been held in Canada. Akester, who judged the contest last year in Bellevue, Wash., asked the organizers if it could be held in Vancouver. “We’re in part of the world that’s extremely well known for transit-oriented development,” said Akester, who said TransLink teamed with NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association organization, to bring the competition here. • For more information about the 14th annual Pacific Northwest Real Estate Challenge visit www.naiopvcr.com.

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One of those developers is Haraman Development Inc., made up of brothers Aman and Harry Parmar. The Coquitlam residents have given new life to three heritage homes, incorporating them into Maillardville townhome projects. Both young — Harry is 33 and Aman is 29 — and both starting families of their own, the two have built a reputation for saving older homes and incorporating them into new building projects. “I call him Heritage Harry,” said Jim McIntyre, the city’s manager of planning and development. “It’s kind of a compliment in a way because these heritage developments, they’re a labour of love.” Haraman has used Coquitlam’s Heritage Revitalization Agreement to preserve heritage buildings in exchange for flexibility on density and other regulations. Their most recent project was one of their most challenging: the relocation of Hutchinson house from 700 Rochester Rd. to 320 Casey St. That required a slow, costly move in the dead of night last February, with the home having to be stripped and reconstructed to meet B.C. Building code standards. It is now being rebuilt as part of Hillside Village, along with the construction of 13 townhomes, a project that had a somewhat controversial start because it was only narrowly approved 5-4 by Coquitlam council. But the Parmar brothers say the home had lots of architectural interest as well as ties to Coquitlam’s early homesteading days, and was worth keeping even though it had to be moved. Otherwise it would have been knocked down. “It was brought to us — do you want to do something?” Harry Parmar recalls, noting that after crunching the numbers, the project made sense even though the house needed a lot of work and cost $100,000 to move. “If we don’t start saving these homes, what’s going to

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Above: The Paré house, old (left) and new. Built in 1910 by Vitalien Paré on the northwest corner of Begin Street and Cartier Avenue in the historic neighbourhood of Laval Square in Maillardville, the house is considered one of the earliest and most significant surviving homes in the area due to its prominent location, embellishments and its strong family connections. The home required extensive restoration and Harry Parmar considers it one of Haraman Development’s proudest accomplishments.

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Above: Hutchinson House was moved from 700 Rochester Ave. to 320 Casey St. last February and is now undergoing restoration as part of Hillside Village, a development that also contains 13 townhomes. Right: Harry Parmar — “Heritage Harry,” the city of Coquitlam’s manager of planning and development, Jim McIntyre, calls him — deals with a construction issue on the property. happen to them?” he added. Aman is a chartered accountant and Harry has an internet technology business, but they say they learned the construction business from their father, who still provides advice. Their dad was a builder in Terrace and they want to do the same in Coquitlam. But they also like the Craftsman style of architecture, which is common to the area, and try to incorporate it into new projects they are developing. “It’s a sense of pride we have here,” Aman says, adding that with high land costs, the type

of property development he and his bother are doing is increasingly challenging. There remains a strong demand for ground-oriented housing, with townhomes being cheaper to buy. “It gives us [young families] an opportunity to get into the market.” Two other projects are completed and Harry said he and his brother are pleased with the way they turned out: Rocheleau Cottage, at 801 Roderick St., which was restored and incorporated into a nine-unit townhouse development, and the restoration of the Paré residence.

The family home of a notable Maillardville family, the Paré residence had been altered over the years and required a significant amount of painstaking restoration to bring it back to its former glory. It now sits upland of the historic Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, and the city has written it up as a case study. McIntyre said some people question the sense of restoring these older homes, especially if they have to be moved, and if developers gain a substantial amount of density on the lot in exchange. So far, only

about a dozen homes have been restored this way, mostly in Maillardville, and for those who enjoy living in a neighbourhood with more character, there are many benefits. “It’s a way of retaining and giving new life to these buildings but basically on someone else’s dime,” McIntyre said. As for the Parmar brothers, they are pleased both with what they’ve built and what they’ve saved so far — and are always have their eye out for new projects. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Paré Residence 307 Begin St., Coquitlam — project started in 2011 Built in 1910 by Vitalien Paré, the house is considered one of the earliest and most significant surviving homes in the area due to its prominent location, embellishments and its strong family connections. The Parés were among the first francophones to move to the area to work at nearby Fraser Mills. During its restoration, the home was relocated further to the northwest corner of the property, raised and restored with historical colours and details; six townhome units were built on the remainder of the lot. Rocheleau Cottage, Coquitlam 801 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam — project started in 2014, completed in 2015 Built in 1929 by the Rocheleaus, a large Québécois family that moved to Maillardville in 1925. For 55 years, it was lived in by the family of Arthur Rocheleau, who worked at a rope factory in New Westminster. The building style, known as Craftsman bungalow, was popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Haraman moved the house slightly, to accommodate site needs, restored it and built and added nine townhouses. Hutchinson House 320 Casey St. —- project started in 2015, currently under construction Built in 1921 by the Hutchinson family, it was formerly located at 700 Rochester Ave. and used to be part of a four-acre farm. The home was one of two built on the lot that was subdivided in the 1950s and his family lived in the home for 25 years. The home is valuable for its historic association with Coquitlam’s early settlement patterns and has Craftsman design features.

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The maker movement is accessible and fun. For teens looking to make buttons out of recycled graphic novels, join us at Terry Fox Library for Makers Gonna Make on Jan. 19 — that’s tomorrow — from 4 to 5 p.m. And for crafters who want to make some money, find out how to sell your wares at our Selling on Etsy workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. book is filled with tips to make life easier and more attractive. • DIY Dammit! by Joselyn Hughes: Hughes is not a natural DIY goddess. After her sisterin-law shared a “simple” apple caramel recipe, Hughes tried seven times and still couldn’t make an appetizing candy. Hughes wants to encourage people who are afraid of crafting. All of Hughes’ crafts come with a difficulty rating and hilarious instructions. You even get a glimpse at her failed attempts, like when she messed up her concrete and it cracked. This is a great book if you want to make something cute but you don’t have all month to do it. • The Useful Book:201 Life Skills they Used to Teach in Home Ec and Shop by Sharon and David Bowers: The Bowers write, “We may live in the information age but that doesn’t mean the drain won’t clog. And there’s no app for that — only life skills.” Their book is a crash course for those of us lacking in life skills. Divided into two sections, Home Ec and Shop, the Bowers’ book carefully dis-

sects simple and complicated tasks that come up in most households. From unclogging a toilet to washing the curtains, the Bowers use diagrams and simple language to get the job done. This is a great resource for anyone who wants to be a less reliant on professionals every time something goes wrong. • Oh Joy by Joy Cho: Cho is another blogger turned published author. Her blog features articles, lifestyle tips, reflections on parenting and crafts. This book includes 60 crafts for home and for gifts. Her projects range from the cute — like flower arrangements in a painted squash — to the odd — like making customized stickers for fruit — but her style is unique. I like her ideas for kids’ gifts, such as the magic fortune jar for a school-aged kid and her photo block puzzle for a pre-schooler. For these suggestions and more, visit your local library.

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• PoCo Heritage’s first general meeting of 2017, 1 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Member Lavina Shaw will talk about telegraphy. Info: pocoheritage.org. • Burke Mountain’s community group, North East Coquitlam Ratepayers Association, hosts appraisers from BC Assessment Authority, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr.; they will explain appraisal criteria and field general questions. Info: 604970-2579.

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• The Circle of Friends, a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre etc., meets to plan events, 7 p.m., at PoCo Legion, 133– 2675 Shaughnessy St. Info: Nina, 604-941-9032.

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• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club stamp auction by members, McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam; viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-9419306.

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• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, 7-9:30 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9370836.

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• An Evening at the Museum, 7 p.m., as speaker Jessica Yue shares some Chinese New Year traditions, 7 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Info: pocoheritage.org. • Crossroads Hospice

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JAN. 19: GREENDRINKS, DEVELOPMENT • Tri-City Greendrinks presents The Invisible Mosaic: How B.C.’s citizens are taking on sustainable development, 6:309:30 p.m., the Gallery Bistro, 2411 Clarke St., Port Moody. Kareen Wong from BC Council for International Cooperation., a network of more than 100 civil society groups and individuals working on sustainable development, will speak on how British Columbians are working to tackle the latest sustainable development goals identified by the United Nations. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., talk at 7 p.m. Call 604-937-0998 to reserve a meal. Info: meetup.com/tricity-greendrinks. Coffeehouse presents John Hough/Willy Blizzard, an indieroots trio, at The Gathering Place, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq., PoCo; $5 admission at the door, doors open at 7 p.m. Info: 604-945-0606 or info@crossroadshospicesociety.com. Also: www.willyblizzard.com.

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• Terry Fox secondary (1260 Riverwood Gate, PoCo) is hosting a nationwide Innovation150 science tour, Power of Ideas, spearheaded by The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics; it is a public open house, 4-9 p.m., with free admission. Info: www.csukainnovation.com.

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• Tri-City Wordsmiths meeting, 2-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library, PoCo. Topic: “The Sound of Poetry: Have You Found Your Iambic Footing Yet?” will be presented by Christopher Levenson, an award-winning poet, critic, translator and editor who will show how the use of rhythm, verse movement, cadence and line length can underline and intensify a poem’s meaning. The meeting is free but library registration is required: 604927-7999. Meetings of the TriCity Wordsmiths are held on the

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PARENTS, KIDS • Family resource centre at Minnekhada middle school, PoCo, offers multi-sensory and math tutoring; rate is $25 per session. Tutors are Orton Gillingham-trained and centre works in cooperation with SD43. Registration is ongoing. Info: frcdistrict43@gmail.com. • Parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to connect with others who are raising children, gain and offer support and understanding, gain information about parenting and other concerns, and have their children cared for while doing so, free of charge, can join a parent support circle. Parent Support Services of BC runs a Wednesday evening circle in Burquitlam. The support circle is an anonymous, confidential self-help group for parents with children 12 years old and under. Info: 604-669-1616 or www.parentsupportbc.ca. • Ignite Choir at Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship is for kids 6-14 who love to sing, dance and act; the goal is to give children and youth an introduction to music and. The choir meets Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., be-

ginning Feb. 13. Info: erbf.com. • Breastfeeding or pregnant and wanting to learn more? Looking for information or help? La Leche League Coquitlam groups offer informal, guided discussions and a chance to connect with other nursing mothers. New meeting location: Share Family and Community Services, 2615 Clarke St., PoMo. Meetings held second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Women interested in breastfeeding and their children are invited to free monthly LLL meetings. Info: 604-520-4623 or www.lllc.ca. • Baker’s Corner Pre-school is a parent-participation pre-school that offers play-based classes for three- and four-year-olds and is located in Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604-461-5848 or bakerscornerpreschool.com. • Share Family and Community Services hosts free parent and tot drop–in, 9-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at Seaview community school, 1215 Cecile Dr., PoMo. This is a free play–based program for children up to five years old and their parents/caregivers. Info: Azar, 604–936-3900. • Parent and Tot Drop-in: open to parents with children from birth to 5 years old; offers safe and nurturing environment; children learn songs, stories and eat healthy snacks together; parents are full participants; free; open 9-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Mountain View elementary school, Coquitlam, and 9-11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Seaview elementary school, PoMo. Info: Arshia, 604-937-6971. • Tri-City Family Place, a drop in centre for children up to five with their caregivers, is open Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30

a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (September to June), 2062 Manning Ave., PoCo. Info: 604-942-4672. • Share Family and Community Services parent support circle runs Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m., Mountain View elementary school, 740 Smith Ave., Coquitlam. Open to all parents, grandparents and/or caregivers. Participation is free and childminding and snacks are available. Info: 604-937-6970. • Pleasantside Play Pals, a non-profit parent-participation play group for newborns to preschoolers at Old Orchard Hall, PoMo; parents/caregivers invited every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-11:30 p.m. • Parents and tots gather to play and learn in a Jewishthemed environment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam. Info: 604-552-7221 or info@ burquest.org. • Step By Step Child Development Society Family Resource Rooms open for dropin at the following locations: Old Orchard Hall in Ioco Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11 a.m., Harbour View elementary school Monday and Wednesday from 9:30-11 a.m. and at the Blue Mountain Park Scouts’ Hall on Wed from 10-11:30. Call 604931-1977 for more information or visit the website at www.stepby-step.ca • Millside Family Resource Centre is open Fridays, 9-11 a.m. for parents and caregivers with kids up to 6 years; staff co-ordinate play, circle time and crafts. Millside elementary is at 1432 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Arshia, 604-540-9161. • Mountain View Family Resource Centre is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11:30 a.m. for parents and caregivers with kids up to 6 years; staff co-ordinate play,

circle time and crafts. Mountain View elementary is at 740 Smith Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Arshia, 604-540-9161. • Drop-in for parents/ caregivers and children 5 and younger, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Birchland School Family Place, 1331 Fraser St., PoCo. Info: Westcoast Family Resources Society, 604-9417828. • Como Lake United church children’s choir for kids ages 6 to 10 meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m., 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: Elena, 604-468-2733. • Christian Service Brigade and Senior Girls Alive at Westwood Community Church, 1294 Johnson St., Coquitlam, invite youth 11-18 to join them on Wednesday nights 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Battalion program. Info: Ronnie Tan, 604-908-1847. • Autism Tri-Cities information and support group for adults with relatives with autism spectrum disorder. Info: Clair, 604-9395157. • PoCoMo Mothers of Multiples club meets the third Thursday of the month. Info: Brenda, 604-937-5534. • Simon Fraser Society for Community Living hosts Family Support, Education and Networking Group, for families with children with developmental or physical disabilities throughout the school year. For more information, please contact the Family and Individual Support Program at 604-525-9494. • Parents Together is a mutual help group for parents experiencing conflict with their teen(s), meets in PoCo. Info: 604-3250556. • Learning Disabilities Association meets the third Thursday of each month at the family resource centre at Westwood elementary school, PoCo, 7-9 p.m.

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The Gleneagle girls: far left, Jessy Gao with Wilted, her acrylics on glass piece; above, Cynthia Wang with Secret, a clay work showing a person bound with red string; and left, Sylvia Wang with her clay sculpture, titled The Passage of Time, with books stacked behind its head. All three artworks will be on show at the Evergreen Culture Centre in Coquitlam, starting Sunday, as part of the annual Emerging Talent exhibit.

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There are scenes of self-love and -loathing, mythological creatures in the night and relationships with friends and family. These are the fine art pieces picked for the 20th annual Emerging Talent exhibit and created by Grade 12 students in School District 43 who — come September — will be studying to be artists, graphic and product designers and illustrators at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, at top art schools on the east coast and around the United States. Their work, which will be unveiled at a reception at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre on Sunday afternoon, represents their end-of-term assignments and the best from their portfolios. But, mostly, the 70 pieces in the show represent how teens today continue to push the envelope by experimenting with media — be it paint, clay, digital formats and photography — and express their deep-

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est (and sometimes, darkest) thoughts and feelings. “They are really showing their heart,” said Sibyl Liu, a Grade 12 student at Riverside secondary in Port Coquitlam who is a co-curator. “Sometimes, it’s a humorous way but often it’s a sad way.” Retired SD43 art teachers Kelly Selden, Jerry Pietrasko

and Gordon Foulkes judged this year’s entries, whittling down the 100 submissions from Tri-City students at Gleneagle, Heritage Woods, Port Moody, Terry Fox, Riverside, Dr. Charles Best and Centennial secondaries. Coquitlam resident Arang Cho of Terry Fox had all three of her pieces chosen for the

display: a large multimedia titled Blutasia and two paintings. The South Korean native, who has applied to Emily Carr and The Art Institute of Chicago, said she’s thrilled to see her work in a gallery for public viewing. Gleneagle students Sylvia Wang, Cynthia Wang and Jessy Gao are equally excited. Sylvia Wang has a clay sculpture called the Passage of Time (with books stacked in the back

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of its head), a two-month project she completed in Ceramics 12 under the direction of Charlotte Lightburn. Cynthia Wang, who moved to Canada from China in Grade 9, also has a clay sculpture made in Ceramics 12, titled Secret; its hands, face and mouth are bound by red string. And Gao has an unusual medium — acrylics painted on glass — completed in Melanie Stokes’ Art Careers’ class

titled Wilted, showing the loss of beauty. As well, she has a pencil crayon image titled The Lady and The Vixen, where the female fox is wearing a cut-out from Gao’s pyjamas. But for Elizabeth Yuan of Port Moody secondary, she’s seeing her computergenerated image remounted. Last year, her Rhythm of the Sea was selected to be part of a Los Angeles show at Gallery Nucleus called Aqualumina by water.org; however, she was unable to see it hung in person. “To have this included in our local gallery with works from my peers is a unique experience,” she said. • The reception for Emerging Talent is Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. with opening remarks at 2:30 p.m., at the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The show closes Feb. 19 when the People’s Choice award will be announced. Also, at 4:30 p.m., dancers with the Telus Youth Mentor Project will perform an ensemble work created by Joshua Beamish. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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The relationship between a father and his child is of particular interest to Damon Calderwood right now. The veteran stage actor from Port Coquitlam is pondering the delicate dynamic these days as he readies to play King Triton in Align Entertainment’s The Little Mermaid and as he and his wife prepare to welcome another baby this summer. King Triton is very protective of his teenage girl, Ariel, “but at what point does a dad let up and let her make her own life decisions?” Calderwood asks. “The Little Mermaid is very much a coming-of-age story but it’s also about a daddaughter love.” The Coquitlam-based company has the B.C. premiere of the Disney musical, which it will show next month at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby under the direction of PoCo resident Chad Matchette, the artistic director of the Lindbjerg Academy of the Performing Arts in Coquitlam. Having the rights to show the Tony-award nominated production for the first time in B.C. “is a nice feather in the cap for Align and Chad,” said Calderwood, a regular with Theatre Under the Stars. While it’ll be Calderwood’s debut with Align, Erin Matchette — Chad’s wife — is taking on her fourth role with the group. She plays the sea witch Ursula, who tricks the mermaid Ariel into trading her voice for human legs to walk on land and win Prince Eric’s heart.

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The annual Ovation! awards will be handed out on Jan. 29 for best musical productions in the Lower Mainland last year and Coquitlam’s Align Entertainment is nominated for a slew of accolades for its two shows in 2016: • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Outstanding Community Production - Large Theatre; Outstanding Direction (Chad Matchette); Outstanding Music Direction (Kevin Michael Cripps); Outstanding Choreography (Melissa Turpin); Outstanding Costume Design (Julie White); Outstanding Lighting Design (Ed Arteaga); Outstanding Lead Performance - (Stuart Barkley); Outstanding Lead Performance - Female (Katie-Rose Connors); • Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Outstanding Newcomer Jamie MacLean. It’s not the first time Matchette has taken on an antagonist for Align. Last year, she was Potiphar’s wife in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat — which is up for multiple Ovation! awards later this month (see above) — and portrayed the child catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. As it has been 28 years since Disney released the movie version, the musical will bring out

a generation of people in their 30s, Calderwood predicted. “It’s has such a wide appeal: grandparents, parents and kids just love it because it has a strong narrative and such clever writing.” Other Tri-City residents in the crew include Patti Volk (producer), Melissa Turpin (choreographer) and Brent Hughes (musical director and conductor).

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Patricia Cano is the gossip queen in The (Post) Mistress, an Arts Club Theatre Company production by playwright Tomson Highway about a postal worker in the fictional northern Ontario town of Lovely. The Ovation-nominated musical — penned especially for Cano — includes songs in English, French and Cree with accompaniment from a piano and saxophone. The Coquitlam shows at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) are from Jan. 24 to 28; a chat before the performance will be held at 7:15 p.m. on Jan. 24 and there will be a talk-back on Jan. 26. For tickets at $42/$34/$15, call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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Paint to piano music Painting to live music is the theme at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts for its first Family Day of the new year. On Sunday, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., KING guests can tour the Maillardville galleries to see new exhibits by Frederik Popowich, Bob Leier and Hfour and take part in Notes in Painting, in which piano teacher Barry Tan will provide the tunes at 2 and 2:30 p.m. Other art activities will also be available. Family Day entry is free but

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Port Coquitlam painter Michael King will show his talent at the next Art Focus Artists’ Association demo. The group will host its public meeting on Jan. 25 in The Outlet (behind PoCo city hall) from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. The founder of PleinAirBC. com and associate member of the Oil Painters of America, King is best known for his soft plein air landscapes, still lifes and portraits. In 2015, King painted a portrait of PoCo Mayor Greg Moore.

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Rock School students at Terry Fox secondary ended their semester last week with sold-out concerts at the Terry Fox Theatre. Bands played shows over three nights, performing original compositions and cover songs. Proceeds from Rock the Fox go into operations for the music education program.

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Coquitlam Express defender Jake Brien moves in on Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Justin Perron during last Friday’s 6-3 win at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Until last week, Coquitlam had not posted a victory since an Oct. 21 contest against Wenatchee, which the Express took 5-4 at home.

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Adanacs under-15 squad take title at Arizona tournament The Coquitlam Adanacs under-15 field hockey squad impressed recruiters and won a championship at the College Bound Tournament Series in

Phoenix, Ariz., last week. The team went 3-0 on the first day of the event, posting wins against Pinnacle Aces (9-3), 3D San Diego (9-8) and 3D Oregon (10-5), putting the Canadian club at the top of the pool after round-robin play. That set the stage for a semifinal match against 3D

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NorCal, which Coquitlam won 10-6, before defeating 3D Colorado 7-3 in the championship game. The College Bound Tournament Series is held every year to give college recruiters an opportunity to see top lacrosse talent compete against each other. This year, Coquitlam’s under-

15s included Will Powley, Spencer Ma, Stuart Chernoff, Liam Chernoff, John Blake, Tanner Oake, Nicholas Turenne, Zachari Iacino, Luca Antongiovanni, Maxwell Semple, Tyler Kralj, Jack Charboneau, Nicholas Musso, Carter Clark, Kade Sims, Adam Noakes, Erik Forsselius and Kyle Pomeroy.

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the scoreboard. But the home team was dominant in the third period, taking advantage of two power plays to regain the lead and add an insurance marker. Newsome, Ambrosio and Lawrence all pitched in to round out the scoring. But the win streak didn’t survive a Monday night road trip to Wenatchee, where Coquitlam was shutout 3-0. The Wild, who currently lead the Mainland Division with a 33-6 record, pelted netminder Fenton with 61 shots, while the Express struggled to gain the offensive zone. After 60 minutes of play, Coquitlam managed eight shots in the contest. Despite last week’s wins, Coquitlam has a long way to go if they hope to secure a playoff spot. The team is currently in last place in the Mainland Division with a a 9-34-1-2 record and would need to leap frog Surrey to push Prince George out of the fourth and final post-season berth. A backdoor option does exist if the Express can move into fifth place and have a better record than the sixth-seed from the Interior Division, which would force a crossover. The team will play Chilliwack tonight (Wednesday, 7 p.m.) before gearing up for a two-week home stand, which includes meetings with the Langley Rivermen (Jan. 20, 7 p.m.), the Trail Smoke Eaters (Jan. 21, 7 p.m.) and Surrey (Jan. 25, 7 p.m.).

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After 28 games without a win, the Coquitlam Express finally got a chance to savour victory last week. And they enjoyed the taste so much, they went back for seconds the next night. It’s been a rough year for the injury-plagued team and Thursday’s contest against the Surrey Eagles appeared to be business as usual, with the Express down 2-0 after 20 minutes at the South Surrey Arena. But an unassisted goal from David Giunta in the second period managed to spark Coquitlam’s offence, with Mitch Newsome burying a pass from Cal Babych early in the third to tie things up. Surrey regained the lead a few minutes later with a goal from Jeffrey Stewart, but Babych tied the game with a goal of his own, forcing overtime, where Brandon Kennedy buried a goal — again assisted by Babych — to seal the team’s first win since Oct. 21. Lawson Fenton stopped 39 of the 42 shots he faced, taking his fifth win of the season. Coquitlam was able to ride the momentum into last Friday’s contest against the Cowichan Valley Capitals, overtaking the visitors 6-3 in front of fans at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Captain Luca Leone opened the scoring and then setup William Lawrence a few minutes later to help the Express to a rare early lead in the game. But the Caps responded with some goals of their own, getting markers from Haydn Hopkins, Ayden MacDonald and Max Newton. A second period goal from Coquitlam’s Christian Bosa kept the Express from falling behind on

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Christopher R. Bacon Partner & Personal Injury Law