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The bears are back in town Secure your trash because our furry friends are awake Gary McKenna

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Spring may have only sprung yesterday but bears in the Tri-Cities have had enough of winter and are already waking from their denning period. Julie Kanya, Coquitlam’s urban wildlife co-ordinator, told The Tri-City News that bruins tend to rouse from their long winter slumber in late March or early April. But city staff are already receiving reports of bear activity close to some developed areas, indicating that the animals are waking up ahead of schedule. “There are at least a couple

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of bears that are already awake,” she said. And with the animal sightings, Tri-City municipalities are ramping up their urban wildlife education efforts (see sidebar, page 11). Aside from offering valuable safety tips for people who may encounter a bruin, Kanya said the presentations and outreach will focus on reminding residents to secure all their garbage and animal attractants, including fruit trees and bird feeders. Despite Coquitlam’s education campaigns over the last few years, some residents are still not getting the message. Last year, the city received more than 1,000 calls about bears and wildlife, with more than half related to unsecured garbage. see 431 NOTICES, page 11

THE FUTURE OF LIBRARIES Coquitlam Public Library is holding events to get public input how it should operate in future: page 6

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Bob Maguire ducks under the portable canning line set up Monday by West Coast Canning at Moody Ales. The companies collaborated to create two new beers with a charitable purpose: Partial proceeds from sales of four-packs of the new beers go to support KidSport Tri-Cities, which helps children of families in need participate in sports. For more photos and information, see page 14.

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Coquitlam fire officials confer during a hazmat situation Monday morning that resulted in the partial evacuation of the city’s RCMP headquarters next to Coquitlam city hall. A 55-year-old Coquitlam man, of no fixed address, was arrested after he allegedly threw a suspicious substance at a front-desk clerk; he now faces charges of public mischief and possession of a controlled substance, and is set to appear in Port Coquitlam provincial court July 16. Coquitlam’s assistant fire chief of operations, Greg Senior, told The Tri-City News the man was at the local Mounties’ HQ at around 9:30 a.m. and complained about being poisoned; he then pulled out a powder. About a dozen people from the detachment were evacuated while a hazmat team was deployed to investigate the substance. Other Coquitlam fire crews were brought in to assist with the incident and Port Moody Fire/Rescue was placed on stand-by. No one was injured.

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Septic issue still burbling near schools Anmore Green has until April 1 to deal with problem Mario Bartel

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Anmore Green Estates has been given an extension to April Fool’s Day to deal with a foul problem. B.C.’s Ministry of Environment gave the strata housing complex in Anmore until April 1 to deal with its failed septic field, which is leaching water contaminated with fecal coliform and E. coli onto neighbouring properties at Eagle Mountain middle and Heritage Mountain secondary schools. But the president of the housing complex’s strata says a solution isn’t imminent. Robert Boies said so far, efforts “to engage with those with the authority to make this go away,” including the village of Anmore, the city of Port Moody, School District 43 and the Greater Vancouver

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Protective fencing and warning signs were erected last December to close off a hillside next to Eagle Mountain middle school to comply with an order from the Ministry of Environment. Sewerage and Discharge District (GVS&DD), have proved fruitless. “It continues to be frustrating,” Boies said. In January, the strata submitted an engineering report to the ministry outlining the problems with the septic field

that services Anmore Green’s 51 properties after it was issued a pollution-abatement order last November when the contamination was detected near the schools during routine soil testing. The report, prepared by S. Graham Engineering and Geology Inc., said the “only

practical and feasible option” to stop the leaks of contaminated water is to connect the strata to Port Moody’s municipal sewer system about 60 metres away. The ministry originally gave the strata a deadline of March 1 to submit a formal report

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outlining the steps it has taken to fix the problem as well as a long-term plan to address the source of the pollution. But March 5, the deadline was extended to April because of Anmore Green’s “difficulties and delays in pursing a connection to a nearby municipal sewage trunk line with the respective agencies,” according to ministry spokesperson David Karn, adding the ministry “is hopeful that a solution to this issue will be proposed by the April 1st deadline.” But Boies said there’s little sign that is happening. “None of the parties are prepared to talk about it,” he said. Anmore Mayor John McEwen said the village “respects that this is a ministryled process and that we await their determination of how they will work with Anmore Green Estates to bring them into compliance with the necessary regulations to protect the environment and human health.” The entire village is on septic systems and it doesn’t belong to the GVS&DD, which

administers municipal sewer systems and the cost of running them for all of Metro Vancouver. That cost is covered by annual membership fees to each member municipality and McEwen said Anmore’s residents aren’t interested in paying. Boies said his strata’s offer of covering all the costs of the hookup as well as an annual surcharge to Port Moody’s GVS&DD membership fee still stands. “All we would need from Anmore is a plumbing permit to run 22 m of pipe,” he said. The onset of warmer weather is also hastening the need to resolve the problem. Boies said. Sections of the fencing the strata erected in December to keep people from the areas where contamination was detected have been breached by people taking shortcuts and he’s heard some complaints about an odour. “If you dig down two or three inches, it stinks,” he said. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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• $1.6 billion in fare revenues expected from higher ridership resulting from service expansion in Phase 2, TransLink resources and efficiencies. • A 2% increase to all transit fares over two years beginning in 2020. This amounts to a five- to 15-cent increase to adult and concession transit fares and $1 to $3 increase to adult and concession monthly passes. • A 15 cents per hour increase for an average $5-perhour parking. This is an increase from 21% to 24% to the existing parking lot rate; legislative amendments would be required to enable TransLink to make this change. • A $5.50 increase in property taxes per average household each year, or about 46 cents a month, beginning next year. • About $300- to $600-per-unit increase to the DCCs on new residential developments depending on type of dwelling; legislative changes are required to enable the Mayors Council to levy the DCC. • Revenue from a variety of transit-related commercial opportunities.

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Enhancing Lower Mainland transit — including making improvements to the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain lines, building light rail to Surrey and a Broadway SkyTrain extension — will hit the pocketbooks of everyone from commuters to property owners and developers. That’s the plan from the TransLink Mayors’ Council, which announced last Friday its revenue-generating proposal to get Phase 2 of the regional transportation authority’s 10-year vision underway. Small increases in fares, property taxes and parking fees, and a $300- to $600-perunit hike to development cost charges (DCCs: fees developers pay for building new housing) will pay for the plan. But before TransLink can roll out Phase 2, it needs provincial approval to hike DCCs and add a 15-cent-an-hour parking fee increase while also obtaining provincial and federal governments’ agreement on their share of funding. Still, news that the Mayors’ Council had at least come

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moving on Phase 2 of the vision as soon as possible to get people out of congestion, so they can spend more time with their families and less time stuck in traffic,” she said at a press conference last Friday afternoon. The plan is to raise money to pay for the construction of Surrey-Newton-Guildford light rail and the Millennium Line Broadway extension; upgrade

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A logo for a city of Coquitlam tourism marketing campaign that cost $5,000 to design has been shelved in favour of the municipality’s current corporate logo with the word “tourism” added above. The change was adopted last week after several councillors complained the previous week that the two logo options designed by Array Web + Creative were difficult to read. Some council members also questioned the need for a separate tourism brand. At a meeting March 12, staff presented council with new options, including a variation of the first Array logo done in the city’s colours along with the option councillors favoured. The initiative is part of a $40,000 campaign that will see the creation of a tourism website for the municipality along

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with the use of a tagline “Fun is in our nature.” The city’s tourism manager, Eric Kalnins, said the slogan, which council supported, captures Coquitlam’s geographic proximity to the natural environment. “It needs to be true to place,” he told council during a committee meeting last month.

“You can’t fool people by saying one thing and really presenting another… We are really capturing what Coquitlam is all about.” The logo and tagline will begin to appear in city advertisements encouraging people to visit.

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What is the future of your local library? Coquitlam library looking for input on what it offers Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

The futuristic lifestyle envisioned in the 1960s cartoon series The Jetsons hasn’t yet materialized for those still awaiting flying cars and robotic housekeepers. But at Coquitlam Public Library, the future is already here, judging by the myriad ways patrons use the library beyond picking up a book, CD or DVD to read, listen to or watch. Visit either the Poirier or City Centre branch today and you’ll see people using the library in ways early Jetsons watchers probably never envisioned. Creative types are making things with 3D printers. Seniors are learning to program robotic toys using an iPad. Newcomers to Canada are talking to family from the old country via Skype. Businesses are holding meetings in conference rooms. And thanks to eBooks and other digital technologies, people can access movies, music, audiobooks, comics and TV shows without leaving the comfort of their home.

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Coquitlam Public Library is asking city residents what they think the library of the future should look like at a series of open houses and world cafes. There are almost as many ways to use the library as there are patrons, and for library executive director Todd Gnissios, that’s an interesting challenge for CPL staff. “We are moving more and more into interactive exchanges, so we’re all trying to figure it out,” he told The TriCity News.

To aid in that quest, for the next month, CPL will be consulting with residents and businesses to find out what their leisure, entertainment, information and commercial needs are as the library plans for the future. “This is literally the next step in the process,” Gnissios said. “Our strategic plan went from

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To find out what information, ideas, resources and knowledge are needed for the next three years — for instance, Coquitlam Public Library is putting more money into newer technologies, shelling out $80,900 a year on eBooks— CPL is hosting open houses and world cafe discussions for businesses and residents.

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Coquitlam Public Library is holding community conversations to find out what people and businesses need from library services in the future. Upcoming events are: • Inspiring Innovation and Growth in Business open house, March 26, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., City Centre branch (Room 136), 1169 Pinetree Way; • A Multicultural Library Lens open house, April 3, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., City Centre branch (Room 136); • Sparking New Ideas World Café, April 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Roy Stibbs elementary school, 600 Fairview St., Coquitlam; • Sparking New Ideas World Café, April 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Summit middle school, 1450 Parkway Blvd., Coquitlam. For more information or to RSVP, visit: eventbrite.ca/o/ coquitlam-public-library-13447955318. Drop-ins are also welcome.

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tion of scrapping books, CDs and DVDs despite the move to digital. In fact, to Gnissios’ surprise, circulation of these materials continues to be strong. Still, CPL is putting more money into newer technologies, shelling out $80,900 a year on eBooks, for example, and enhancing other services, including the addition of Hoopla Digital, a digital media app, and lynda.com, a digital library of business, technology and creative skills courses. “We keep upping our WiFi

and upping our bandwidth as they keep absorbing it,” said Gnissios about patrons use of CPL’s internet capability. “Most people don’t have enough internet to meet their needs… and we know business comes here to connect to our WiFi to Skype.” To find out what information, ideas, resources and knowledge are needed for the next three years, the library is hosting open houses and world cafe discussions for Coquitlam businesses and residents.

Todd says he expects people to have a lot of ideas about how libraries can meet their needs in the coming decade and he’s not worried libraries are on their way out. In fact, he said they are a critical part of making sure people have access to the knowledge economy in new and affordable ways. “Will libraries exist in 10 years? Yeah, libraries are becoming even more important as information is growing so fast.”

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Consumer Protection BC (CPBC) is warning customers of a Coquitlam travel agency to reconfirm their vacation plans after the company’s licence was revoked for breaching provincial regulations. Kimiya Travel’s licence was first suspended earlier this year over concerns the business did not have enough working capital after its operators failed to provide required financial documentation and payments to the travel assurance fund. As part of the licence revocation, wholesalers and outside travel agents are no longer permitted to do business with the company, according to a CPBC press release. But Shahid Noorani, the vice-president of CPBC, told The Tri-City News that Kimiya continued to sell its services after the Jan. 12 suspension. “We were contacted by a consumer that had purchased travel services from Kimiya Travel claiming that they did

Shahid NooraNi, CPBC not receive the travel services,” he said in an email. “Since then, we have received similar information from other consumers. We have also had discussions with the owner of the business on the issue.” Noorani added that while it is not yet clear how many customers may have been affected, anyone who has purchased from the company since Jan. 12 could be at risk. Parisa Pahlevan, the owner of Kimiya Travel, told The TriCity News she has been dealing with medical and family issues, and was unable to update her financial statements. She added that she will closing the business. “It is not fraud,” she said. “It is not something that I am

going to go away. It is a health problem. I can’t continue.” Pahlevan said that she would be getting in touch with CPBC to find out what are the next steps she must take. Anyone who believes their travel plans may be in jeopardy should contact the end suppliers, including airlines, hotels and tour operators, to ensure their travel arrangements are still in order, Noorani said. “We have reason to believe that a number of travellers may be at risk of not receiving the travel services they paid for. We want to hear from anyone who thinks they may have been affected.” According to the CPBC, affected customers who paid with a credit card should contact their credit card company to see if the charges can be reversed. If they have purchased travel insurance, they can contact the insurance provider. Consumers may also be eligible for assistance under the travel assurance fund if they file a claim within six months. The CPBC said claims are assessed on a case-by-case basis. • For more info, contact CPBC at 1-888-564-9963 or go to www. consumerprotectionbc.ca.

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City to look for source of Lafarge Lake sheen City, fire dept. don’t know what substance is A mysterious sheen on the west side of Lafarge Lake caught the eye of a passerby Tuesday but it wasn’t serious enough to warrant a cleanup by Coquitlam Fire and Rescue’s hazmat team. Coquitlam Fire Chief Jim Ogloff said the department

received a call about the sheen on its non-emergency line just before 10 a.m. A crew was dispatched to investigate but they could find no evidence that anything had been dumped into the lake. Ogloff said the area affected was so small, Coquitlam’s engineering department was contacted to handle cleanup. Brad Lofgren, Coquitlam’s director of public works, said

city crews placed booms and absorbent around the area to contain the spill but they’ve yet to determine the source of the contamination. He said it will be traced through the storm sewer system in an attempt to find its source but, “due to the size and complexity of the system, it may not be possible to determine where it came from.” mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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The government outreach aims to “ensure police services are delivered in a manner that is fair, equitable and responsive to the needs of vulnerable groups,” according to a news release from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. To complete the ministry’s questionnaire before the April 16 deadline, visit engage.gov. bc.ca/unbiasedpolicing.

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Replacing the Lougheed Highway bridge over the Coquitlam River could see two lanes added. According to a report that’s due to go before Port Coquitlam’s transportation solutions and public works committee today (Wednesday), the study for the bridge replacement is now done and preliminary designs are starting, at a total cost of $190,000. The steel-truss bridge on the south side of Lougheed underwent repairs in 2015 and, at the time, it was recommended for replacement by 2020. The con-

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Mood, a carshare company, wants two spots where its vehicles can be parked in downtown Port Coquitlam. and senior governments. Other PoCo news:

crete twin bridge on the north side is set to be replaced in 2024. Under the proposal, a new single bridge would allow six lanes of traffic, including room for a B-Line bus connecting to the Evergreen Extension in Coquitlam. Funding for the new infrastructure project is being sought from ICBC, TransLink

MODO IN POCO

A carshare service that has run for several years in Coquitlam and Port Moody now wants two on-street parking spots for its members in downtown PoCo. Today (Wednesday), the

at Moody Centre station, Klahanie Drive, NewPort and Suterbook villages, and city hall. Modo is also proposing to branch out into other cities this year like Squamish. Under the program, Modo members pay a small registration fee that allows them to book shared vehicles through an app or by phone, paying an hourly fee for each use. If the request is approved by PoCo city council, city staff say Modo will be charged for each space allocation to cover the cost of producing and installing car-share signs.

city’s transportation solutions and public works committee will review the plan by Modo to expand into the area. City staff recommend the Modo cars be placed — subject to approval from Downtown Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association members — in designated stalls on McAllister Avenue (between Shaughnessy and Maple streets) and on Shaughnessy Street (between Atkins and Kelly avenues). The aim is to give more transportation options to PoCo residents who don’t want to own a vehicle; research shows households that use a car-share program can cut their greenhouse gas emissions for transportation by as much as 30%. A member cooperative, Modo has 10 cars in Coquitlam (the city also has three Zipcars) while, in PoMo, Modo has five vehicles parked

ing lots and parks. Currently, PoCo bills $143 an hour for each Mountie on a film set; however, with the RCMP costs on the rise, the proposed fee will rise to $153.40 per hour. The charge for the use of a fire truck and staff — a captain and three firefighters — will also jump from the current $550 per hour to align with its fees. As well, the city plans to standardize the rental of city parking lots and parks to a flat fee of $500, up from $200 to $500 a day depending on the use. Still, the $750 film permit fee — double that of other Metro Vancouver cities — is expected to stay the same, according to a finance and budget committee report. From 2013 to ’17, the city issued 49 filming permits that brought in $36,000. It also raised $18,400 for the rental of city hall, parking lots and parks space.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

When bears become accustomed to finding food on city streets, they’ll become regulars.

The City has received an application to amend the Citywide Ofﬁcial Community Plan (CWOCP) relating to portions of the properties located at 319 North Road and 566 Lougheed Highway, as shown on the attached map. The application proposes a change in the land use designation for a portion of 319 North Road from High Density Apartment Residential to Transit Village Commercial and a change in the land use designation for a portion of 566 Lougheed Highway from Transit Village Commercial to High Density Apartment Residential. The proposed changes would align the land use designations of the two properties with the revised boundaries of the properties created through a proposed lot line adjustment. The proposed changes to the land use designations will maintain the current density allowed for the two properties.

BEARS IN THE TRI-CITIES

You are now being invited to provide input to Council with respect to the above-noted application.

Visit the Planning and Development Department at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

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All 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 (at the Planning and Development counter) and potentially on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas. Should Council grant ﬁrst reading to the proposed CWOCP amendment, a Public Hearing will be held with notiﬁcation to be provided in accordance with the Local Government Act.

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In Port Moody, the city has been working to educate residents by placing stickers on waste carts that have been left on the curb outside collection hours. Those who are in contravention of the municipal solid waste bylaw and put their carts out before 5:30 a.m. on their collection day are subject to fines.

In person at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way at the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Friday, March 9, 2018 to Wednesday, March 28, 2018 excluding statutory holidays.

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Conservation Officer Service to address bear hot spots on a complaint basis, said Pardeep Purewal, the city’s manager of communications and administrative services. She added that the city’s ambassadors will be at community events, like May Day and the PoCo Farmers Market, throughout the summer, spreading bear smart info and answering questions from residents.

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Port Moody is holding its annual Bear Essentials presentation April 25 at the Inlet Theatre, featuring a representative from the BC Conservation Officer Service along with wildlife experts Dan Mikolay and Tom Saare. Saare will also be presenting April 17 at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre when he leads Bear Smart 101. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the presentation will get underway at 7 p.m., and there will be an urban wildlife booth offering more information and refreshments. To sign up online for the Bear Smart 101 presentation, go to www.coquitlam.ca/bearsmart101. Space is limited and there was a wait list for last year’s presentation.

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• Coquitlam: Call 604-927-3500 or email urbanwildlife@ coquitlam.ca. For bear smart tips, go to www.coquitlam.ca/ bearsmart. • Port Coquitlam: For information on the city’s garbage regulations, visit www.portcoquitlam/bears or call 604-9275496. • Port Moody: Residents can use the solid waste app (portmoody.ca/solidwasteapp) to get reminders about setting carts out on collection day. To learn more about animal attractants, go to www.portmoody.ca/wildlife.

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As a result, Coquitlam issued 431 solid waste management bylaw notices, up from 243 in 2016, as part of a ramped-up enforcement campaign to make sure residents are securing trash and other attractants. With a new garbage schedule that began last week aimed at picking up waste earlier in bear-prone areas, such as Burke Mountain, Kanya said the city will continue its increased enforcement of garbage regulations. “Unfortunately, we are still seeing conflicts,” she said. “We have stepped up enforcement… to help keep neighbourhoods safe and the bears safe as well.” She added staff will be monitoring to see how bears respond to the garbage schedule changes. The hope is that fewer animal attractants at the perimeter of the municipality will discourage animals from venturing further into residential neighbourhoods. “Getting the garbage off the streets as early as possible will hopefully reduce conflicts,” she said. “We are hoping that will discourage them right at the beginning.” Coquitlam is not the only city battling bear issues. In Port Coquitlam, staff coordinate with the Provincial

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“Like all bylaws, it’s the enforcement that’s the issue, not the bylaw. You see someone, you call bylaws and by the time you get through to someone or by the time they show up, the person is done smoking or moved along.” MARK PAIN COMMENTS ON A STORY ABOUT POCO’S PROPOSED REVISIONS TO ITS SMOKING BYLAW

“ERH is in desperate need of expansion. It can’t handle the patient volume as it is!!!” GAYLE PERESSINI COMMENTS ON A LETTER ABOUT THE FUTURE OF EAGLE RIDGE HOSPITAL

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his week, the provincial government released the results of a survey of b.C. residents’ attitudes towards disaster preparedness and the overall theme of responses seem to be that laziness and apathy prevent people from preparing for an emergency. as well, less than half of Metro vancouver residents are insured against earthquakes, and those who are aren’t sure to what degree they are protected. according to a survey of more than 1,200 british Columbians, most people are aware they are vulnerable to DELIVERY 604-472-3040 NEWSROOM 604-472-3030 DISPLAY ADS 604-472-3020 cLASSIfIED ADS 604-444-3056 n

earthquakes, if they are on the coast, and to wildfires or floods if they live in the Interior. but when it comes to establishing an emergency plan, only 54% of respondents say they have started one but only 13% say it’s complete. This lack of initiative is understandable. It’s human nature to put off things that don’t have any immediacy and the fact that we don’t know when the big one will strike makes us put off preparing for it. but one Coquitlam resident wants us to pay more attention to the risk. This New Horizons resident became concerned

that he lives next to the Coquitlam River, which has a dam at its headwaters. He was worried that people weren’t aware about the potential for flooding if the dam was to burst in an earthquake. He then set wheels in motion that will now ensure residents know the risk, although it’s extremely low. (The dam was built to withstand a one in 10,000 quake). Cities and bC Hydro will now be making a map available that shows where flooding would occur in the event the dam is destroyed and how long it would take before water will arrive.

This kind of effort shows that some british Columbians are taking disaster planning seriously. We recommend cities or the province provide discounted grab-and-go kits and emergency planning information for residents every year at tax time, or when property tax assessments are sent out. Yes, it’s up to british Columbians to take some personal initiative. but if governments can make it easy and keep the pressure on every year, it’s worth it to prevent chaos in the event disaster does strike.

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EAGLE RIDGE HOSPITAL

COQUITLAM CURLING

We need more space for Curlers displaced due to poor rec hospital, certainly not less The Editor, Re. “Is future of ERH now in jeopardy?” (Letters, The TriCity News, March 16). Eagle Ridge Hospital is a small hospital that should have been expanded many years ago. The number of new arrivals to our area dictates that we need better availability to health care and emergency care, and wouldn’t it be nice to have babies born locally? But it seems to me that a decision is on the horizon to take away parking lots and space around the hospital to build more highrise condos to add even more people. I have a parent living in Eagle Ridge Manor, which is in front of the hospital. Have you ever tried to park in that little lot to go visit a senior at the care home? It’s full of people going to the hospital to either visit someone, go for a test or for other reasons. Taking away parking lots that are always full makes absolutely no sense.

would enjoy green space, parks and recreation. Please stop trying to fill every space with condos, we have enough. Sue Mullen, Port Coquitlam

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A view of possible parking changes that could be part of plans to sell off some Eagle Ridge Hospital land in Port Moody. As other Tri-City residents have written, we need green space for the children and families forced to live in these concrete jungles. We need a bigger hospital and another care home would be a wonderful idea, to help make more space in the current hospital. Our aging popula-

tion will be needing somewhere to go. Remember it’s this aging population that has paid taxes to help these communities grow. I urge Port Moody council to think hard. You must have parents who might have need of a care home later down the road, kids or grandkids who

The Editor, When the land for Eagle Ridge Hospital was acquired, it was with the understanding that the extra land would be for expansion, which we need now. Port Moody and the TriCities are growing but just because people want to live here doesn’t mean they have to. Eagle Ridge Hospital needs to be expanded and the property should not be sold to make way for highrises and low-cost housing. The more people you bring in, the larger the hospital needs to be. Fraser Health and the city of Port Moody, leave the Eagle Ridge Hospital land alone. Connie Lawless, Vicepresident, Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary

planning by city The Editor, Re. “Coq. curlers set to move out of Poirier” (The Tri-City News, March 14). First, let me preface this letter by saying I am not a curler; I use Coquitlam’s pool facilities regularly. I thought we paid taxes to have services that are inclusive of all groups. I also thought we paid taxes to receive services, not for the purpose of saving money at the cost of our citizens’ health and well-being. It is my opinion that the decision to offload curling to another community is nothing but poor planning and short-sightedness on the part of Coquitlam city council. I question where the displaced disabled curlers and school curling programs will be able to carry on their chosen form of recreation. As well, there are seniors who used the facility because it was close to home and accessible for them. What

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about those who are unable to make the extended commute? It is sad and unfortunate the majority of council is pitting one group against another over this ordeal when better planning and creative solutions could have accommodated all. If council is not able to plan appropriately for the growth in Coquitlam to date, how is it going to manage the future with all the development it has approved over the next few years. Civic elections are in October. It is time for a change. Barbara Gable, Coquitlam

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Teaming up to help Sales of new beers will help KidSport MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Clockwise from top left: Dan Webster, of Moody Ales, organizes cans of the brewery’s new Shorts Weather ISA and Still Raining dark lager; Bob Maguire makes adjustments to one of two portable canning lines; Ali Makin sorts filled cans coming off the line.

Collaborative creations between competing brewers are nothing new in Metro Vancouver’s booming craft beer industry. But a joint effort between a Port Moody brewery and the company that cans their beer is something special. Adam Crandall of Moody Ales and Matt Leslie of West Coast Canning decided to team up for two beers, with partial proceeds from sales of

four-packs of their collaborations going to KidSport TriCities. Crandall and Leslie decided the onset of the sometimes unpredictable spring weather needed its own beverages that would appeal when the sun is out and when the clouds roll in and rain starts to fall — both of which can happen within the hour. “We see it all the time,” Moody Ales co-founder Dan Helmer said. “It’s a beautiful day and our patio is packed, it starts raining and no one moves. They just put their jackets on and keep drinking.” Shorts Weather is a hoppy

India session ale with a citrusy punch for when it’s warm while Still Raining is a dark lager with aromas of chocolate and coffee for when the gloom descends. Monday, West Coast Canning brought two of its portable canning lines to the Murray Street brewery to package the new beers. “We’ve never done something like this before,” Leslie said. The Mixed Weather fourpacks — with two cans of each beer — ship to private liquor stores around the province next week. mbartel@tricitynews.com

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DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY – PACKAGE OF THREE (3) ADJACENT SINGLE FAMILY LOTS FOR SALE – HIGHLAND DRIVE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL CITY OF COQUITLAM LAND The City of Coquitlam is soliciting offers for the purchase of a package of three (3) adjacent single family lots with the intent that construction of single family residences commences as soon as possible. The lots are being sold on an aggregate basis only - offers on an individual lot will not be accepted. This package of three (3) lots is available for purchase through a public request for offers (RFO) process. You can access and download a copy of RFO 18-01-21 detailing the process for submitting an offer, along with additional detailed site information at: coquitlam.ca/bids. Parties interested in submitting an offer in response to RFO 18-01-21, must follow instructions detailed within the RFO documents. Offer and deposit must be received by the City of Coquitlam no later than 2 p.m. PST, Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Inquiries are to be directed in writing by email only, quoting “RFO 18-01-21 Sale of Three Single Family Lots fronting Highland Drive, Coquitlam, B.C.” to: landsales@coquitlam.ca Access and download the full RFO package from: coquitlam.ca/bids.

RFO 18-01-21 - THREE (3) SINGLE FAMILY LOTS FRONTING THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHLAND DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Civic Address: 3385 Highland Drive, Coquitlam BC Legal Description: Lot 4 Section 13 Township 39 New West. District Plan EPP64460 PID: 030-370-582 Lot Size: 433.7 m2 or 4,668.3 ft2 Minimum Offer Price: $875,000 Civic Address: 3387 Highland Drive, Coquitlam BC Legal Description: Lot 5 Section 13 Township 39 New West. District Plan EPP64460 PID: 030-370-591 Lot Size: 437.7 m2 or 4,711.4 ft2 Minimum Offer Price: $875,000 Civic Address: 3389 Highland Drive, Coquitlam BC Legal Description: Lot 6 Section 13 Township 39 New West. District Plan EPP64460 PID: 030-370-604 Lot Size: 485 m2 or 5,220.5 ft2 Minimum Offer Price: $875,000

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DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY – PACKAGE OF THREE (3) ADJACENT SINGLE FAMILY LOTS FOR SALE – NANTON STREET NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL CITY OF COQUITLAM LAND The City of Coquitlam is soliciting offers for the purchase of a package of three (3) adjacent single family lots with the intent that construction of single family residences commences as soon as possible. The lots are being sold on an aggregate basis only - offers on an individual lot will not be accepted. This package of three (3) lots is available for purchase through a public request for offers (RFO) process. You can access and download a copy of RFO 18-01-20 detailing the process for submitting an offer, along with additional detailed site information at: coquitlam.ca/bids. Parties interested in submitting an offer in response to RFO 18-01-20, must follow instructions detailed within the RFO documents. Offer and deposit must be received by the City of Coquitlam no later than 2 p.m. PST, Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Inquiries are to be directed in writing by email only, quoting “RFO 18-01-20 Sale of Three Single Family Lots fronting Nanton Street, Coquitlam, B.C.” to: landsales@coquitlam.ca Access and download the full RFO package from coquitlam.ca/bids.

RFO 18-01-20 – THREE (3) SINGLE FAMILY LOTS FRONTING ON NANTON STREET, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Civic Address: 1454 Nanton Street, Coquitlam BC Legal Description: Lot 1 Section 13 Township 39 New West. District Plan EPP64460 PID: 030-370-558 Lot Size: 554.4 m2 or 5,978.3 ft2 Minimum Offer Price: $875,000 Civic Address: 1455 Nanton Street, Coquitlam BC Legal Description: Lot 2 Section 13 Township 39 New West. District Plan EPP64460 PID: 030-370-566 Lot Size: 572.3 m2 or 6,160.2 ft2 Minimum Offer Price: $925,000 Civic Address: 1457 Nanton Street, Coquitlam BC Legal Description: Lot 3 Section 13 Township 39 New West. District Plan EPP64460 PID: 030-370-574 Lot Size: 477.8 m2 or 5,143 ft2 Minimum Offer Price: $875,000

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Business owners and residents are invited to attend an informal town hall meeting next month hosted by the city of Coquitlam. The annual event will take place Thursday, April 12 between 7 and 10 p.m. in council

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A Coquitlam piano teacher accused of sex assault against three of his former students will see his case back in Port Coquitlam provincial court April 24. Dmytro ‘Dmitri’ Kubyshkin is accused of three offences that police say are alleged to have happened at the students’ homes be-

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There's a jam session happening all weekend in the Folk Jam Tent and you're invited! Share some great tunes with others and have lots of fun while entertaining fellow fest-goers – especially those in the lineup at the André Beauregard Sugar Shack! Organizers from Harrison Festival of the Arts, Vancouver Folk Music Festival, and Mission Folk Music Festival will join us in the Folk Jam Tent. Stop by and say hi, and find out the latest news and plans for this year's great folk festivals.

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Alouest is a Maillardville-based group that brings their own French Canadian West Coast flair to music ranging from French folk to Celtic, bluegrass and old time, with an occasional sprinkling of Latin and jazz. The band takes care to represent the stories and traditions of the Francophone cultures of North America: Habitant, Acadian, French Métis and Cajun. The group’s energetic performances DRESS CODE feature compelling vocal harmonies and an array of instruments and folk percussion.

The word podorhythmie is Québécois for foot rhythms, the galvanizing percussive accompaniment to music that's made by tapping and stomping feet. Now it also refers to an amazing five-member group hailing from Canada, the US, and France known for their dynamic, good time performance of Québécois and Cape Breton music and dance. Fiddle, accordion, song, and lots of hard shoe step dancing interspersed with crankie (moving panorama) shows makes for a unique experience full of energy, rhythm, and surprise.

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Uniting the worlds of music, dance and party, Montreal's Bon Débarras (in English "good riddance") brings together a fusion of Québécois folk music, traditional step-dancing and sounds from around the world. It's music that's is full of fun and fire! On guitar, banjo, violin and harmonica, the trio's inventive energy taps into the rhythms of today, boldly transcending both boundaries and ages.

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Featuring button accordion, guitar, fiddle, and hurdy-gurdy, the award-winning and highlyacclaimed band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The quintet's vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions. Their hard-driving soulful music, rooted in the Celtic diaspora, is fueled by a broad range of global influences.

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There's lots more to do on site, including visiting the popular Vancouver Aquarium Aquavan and participating in a street hockey game sponsored by the Coquitlam Express hockey team. Stop by the Sugar Shack for some maple taffy on snow. And don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for Ernestine,, our lovable mascot!

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Presented by Coquitlam Express Join our local Jr. A Hockey Club for some fun and recreational street hockey while you’re at the festival! Everyone is invited to participate – no skill required.

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André Thériault A lover of francophone song traditions, André Thériault is a lively and interactive entertainer and comedian who sings, plays guitar – and invites you to experience and enjoy the tunes of the great Québec singers: Felix Leclerc, Pierre Daigneault, Oscar Thiffault, La Bolduc and others. Come join it – hum and sing along!

Enjoy Québ pouti Back Frenchie has been entertaining kids courte of all ages for more than 20 years. beer He is delighted to be back at the Festival du Bois. Born in Montréal, he now hails from Vancouver, where he has worked as a comedian since 1988. Joey Lespérance enthusiastically assumes his persona of Frenchie the Clown as he performs daring stunts.

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The Youth Zone is a special area of the festival that’s full of great things for kids and families to do. Get your face painted courtesy of Conseil Scolaire francophone – École des Pionniers de Maillardville, then enjoy a fun performance in the Petit Chapiteau (Children’s Tent). New this year – try your hand at axe throwing,, along with other fun activities. We also have a new art project for you to take part in (see below!).

Come join Boris on a musical adventure around the world! With more than 400 instruments collected on his global travels, time with Boris is a eye-popping journey of discovery. You could see Chinese gongs and buffalo drums, Indonesian mouth harps and Bulgarian bagpipes or hear sounds made with rocks or veggies!

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In the style of early 20th century silent film, Alphonse & Lola tell laughably ridiculous stories with dance, pantomime, jig-dancing, clowning, and fiddle. You won’t be able not to laugh!

Vazzy Introducing a parade of musical instruments and discovering traditional FrenchCanadian music, songs, the “joie de vivre” of the culture! Fiddle, banjo, harmonica, spoons, jaw harp, mandolin, bodhran, bagpipes, oud, doumbek, foot percussion, tambourine, khaen and gong intermingle at the party! Come and play, sing and dance!

Artisan & Community Kiosks

The Grand Chapiteau (Big Tent) is where you'll find the works of talented artisans for sale along with info kiosks where you can learn about local francophone and community organizations. Drop by the Info and Souvenir Booth and pick up some artist CDs, maple syrup, Festival t-shirts, hats, and other souvenirs!

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Isabelle Kirouac

An astonishing acrobatic stiltwalker, dancer and accordionist, Isabelle combines music and physicality to create one-of-a-kind performances.

Émilie Leclerc [aka Gretta]

With her ukulele and imagination, gifted clown and jester Emilie [aka Gretta] puts smiles on the faces of kids and grown ups too!

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Meet the very tall Marie-Jeanne Dubois who will gladly let you play “the spoons” while she sings her favorite songs.Nestor the Travelling Beaver is canoeing upstream to Maillardville to share some stories of his adventures.

Congratulations Festival du Bois, on 29 years of promoting French culture, community and music! Félicitations au Festival du Bois pour vos 29 années de promotion de la culture et de la musique de la communauté francophone!

Mike Farnworth, MLA Selina Robinson, MLA Port Coquitlam Mike.Farnworth.MLA@leg.bc.ca www.mikefarnworthmla.ca

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Fabulous Food Enjoy a wide range of meals, including delicious traditional Québécois fare. Try some hearty tourtière, sumptuous poutine, or dig in to some sinfully good maple sugar pie! Back this year: our signature French Lumberjack Ale, courtesy of Yellow Dog Brewing, Festival du Bois’ oﬃcial beer supplier.

ANDRÉ BEAUREGARD SUGAR SHACK A visit to the festival is incomplete without a stop at the André Beauregard Sugar Shack for some maple taﬀy on snow, made right before your eyes..

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The goal of the Green Future initiative is to promote sustainable development without impacting the festival attendees’ experience. Please do your best to help us reach our goal.

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Rendez-vous at the Youth Zone to leave your mark!

Commmunity Partners | Partenaires communautaires Club Bel-Age • Foyer Maillard • Écho du Paciﬁque • ATS Chevaliers de Colomb de Notre Dame de Fatima • St John’s Ambulance Coquitlam Heritage Society • Canadian Parents for French Tri-Cities Chapter Scouts francophones de Maillardville • Charles Best Secondary

Leave your mark and take part in the École des Pionniers de Maillardville’s visual art project! A partnership between Société francophone de Maillardville and Opus Art Supplies.

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We hope everyone will enjoy this fun-filled weekend as we celebrate the customs and traditions that have been part of our community since the first French-Canadian settlers arrived in Maillardville in 1909. Nous espérons que vous aurez le plaisir de célébrer avec nous les coutumes et traditions qui font partie de notre communauté depuis l’arrivée des premiers pionniers canadiens-français à Maillardville en 1909. Coquitlam City Council Mayor Richard Stewart Councillor Brent Asmundson | Councillor Craig Hodge Councillor Dennis Marsden | Councillor Terry O’Neill | Councillor Mae Reid Councillor Teri Towner | Councillor Chris Wilson | Councillor Bonita Zarrillo

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A powerful love of science prompts Fox student to promote Power of Ideas event Grade 11 student Geliebter is an inventor and v-p of Fox’s robotics club

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Tri-City students with a knack for science can start building their creations now for an upcoming event at the Coquitlam Public Library. Students can win prizes in the third annual Science Expo — a partnership between the library, Douglas College and School District 43. The event, open to students in Grades 4 to 12, will see participants compete May 10 at the library’s City Centre branch in four categories: elementary (Grades 4 and 5); middle (Grades 6 to 8); junior (Grades 9 and 10); and senior (Grades 11 and 12). Individual and team entries are allowed but, to qualify, students must have a sponsoring teacher, and have submitted registration and consent forms by the April 16 deadline. Visit coqlibrary.ca/ sci-expo for more details, or contact Chris Miller at 604-554-7339 or cmiller@ coqlibrary.ca.

Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

Ittai Geliebter loves everything about science: dreaming up inventions, designing them and building them — even selling them if it helps his school’s Innovation Society. And now that Terry Fox secondary in Port Coquitlam is hosting its second big science fair — Power of Ideas 2 — the Grade 11 student is excited to be involved. “I think the best thing about this event is it will expose more kids to science and it will encourage them to pursue it,” said Geliebter, who is helping to plan the April 11 event. Originally from Israel, Geliebter moved to the area about five years ago, bringing his love of science with him. “He is bright, ambitious, entrepreneurial, driven, persistent and all of the things we wish all kids could be,” said physics teacher Edward Csuko of Geliebter, who is president of the Terry Fox Innovation Society and vice-president of the school’s robotics club. Among the teen’s recent projects is designing and printing key chains for different occasions to sell to raise money for 3D printers for the school. Geliebter is also creating a smartphone app to detect the ripeness of a watermelon using sound. He hopes to have it at least partially ready for demonstrating Power of Ideas 2. Fox students will be able to tour the displays during the

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Ittai Geliebter is a Grade 11 student at Terry Fox secondary who is in the school’s science co-op program and has been making 2018 grad commemorative key chains to raise funds for more 3D printers for the Fox Innovation Society. He loves science and is helping to plan the Power of Ideas 2 event for the public April 11 at the Port Coquitlam school. day, then, from 4 to 8 p.m., the event will be open to the public. Among the presenters will be Mad Science, Dynamic

Attractions — a PoCo company that designs and builds amusement park rides and attractions — Douglas College, Science Alive, SFU, the Fox robotics

club, Geering Up from UBC and others. Csuka said Power of Ideas 2 will feature interactive exhibits representing all facets of sci-

ence, from rocketry to chemistry. There will be demonstrations, competitions and more. Last year, 1,000 people toured the first Power of Ideas exhibit.

And who knows, participants may include the next Elon Musk, Steve Jobs or Stephen Hawking — or Ittai Geliebter, who says of inventing things: “That’s my hobby.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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hat lives under the stairs? What lurks in the basement? Who keeps breathing down my neck? I thought I was alone. From films to TV shows to books, our fascination with the irrational, the paranormal and the macabre seems to only have grown in popularity. You Should Have Left, The Haunting of Hill House, I Remember You: A Ghost Story, Rooms and The Visitors each explores the theme of the haunted house, where a house can create a life of its own, become a habitat for others or vessel of secrets. On our still cold evenings, snuggle in and enjoy while you take a chilling visit into these haunted houses. You Should Have Left by Daniel Kehlmann is a horror story novella that warns readers that if an Airbnb seems to be good to be true, it probably is. Under pressure to finish a screenplay, the unnamed narrator takes his wife and four-year-old daughter to an isolated Airbnb in the German mountains to work. Narrated though the screenwriter’s journal, the entries describe financial and marital pressures that become increasingly distressing as the narrator begins to see and hear things that no one else does. When his wife leaves after a fight, the narrator is left with his young daughter in a web of horrors he worries he may never escape. When a letter arrives inviting Eleanor to the Hill House to observe the various “unsavoury stories of the house,” she is excited at the prospect of an adventure, her first ever

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in her 32 years. Joined at the house by the vivacious young Theodora, Luke, the nephew of the owner of Hill House, and Doctor Montague, she quickly begins to experience strange phenomena. Written by the master of the terrifying tale, Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House tells the classic haunting story of a house desperate to ensure that its guests never leave. On an isolated island in Iceland, three friends set to renovate a derelict cottage. Shortly after beginning work, a disconcerting message appears written in shells — they spell “goodbye.” It soon becomes clear that someone or something does not want them there. Meanwhile, in a town across the fjord, Dr. Freyr is assisting in investigating a local suicide and string of acts of vandalism that seem unnervingly related to the strange disappearance of his young son years earlier. Set against a bleak Icelandic winter, I Remember You: A Ghost Story by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir combines these two stories in a terrifying way. Alice and Sandra are destined to spend the rest of time intertwined into the very structure of the house where they once lived. Speaking through the creeks and groans

of the house, they reminisce about the lives they once led and what brought them to this dismal fate. When the Walker family arrives, a new ghost also appears and the house is quickly becoming crowded. Rooms by Lauren Olivier takes a new twist on the classic haunted house story, exploring how everyone can be haunted by their memories, addictions and relationships, living or dead. The Visitors by Catherine Burns tells the story of Marion Zetland, who has lived in her childhood home with her officious older brother since she was young. Once an immaculate seaside mansion, it is now in disrepair, overrun with dirt and clutter. Nervous and self-depreciating, Marion spends her days watching TV, eating and trying to ignore the family secret of what lives in the basement. Looking at escaping the confinements of her current situation, Marion is forced to face reality, a reality in which Marion is perhaps not as innocent as she perceives herself to be. Visit your local library to find these and more scary tales. A Good Read is a column by TriCity librarians that is published on Wednesdays. Heather Hadley works at Port Moody Public Library.

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tise the different movements needed for lifelong physical activity. What is physical literacy? According to a city press release, it’s when kids have developed the skills, confidence and love of movement to be physically active for life. The building blocks of physical literacy are the fundamental movement skills: running, kicking, jumping, throwing and catching as well as agility, balance and co-ordination. Children can learn these skills by practising a variety of sports and

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TC CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 23 • 29th annual Festival du Bois begins (running through Sunday) at Mackin Park, Coquitlam. It’s a weekend celebration of francophone and French-Canadian culture featuring, music and dance, traditional food, shows for kids, fun activities and more. Festival opens with a Contra Dance in the Grand Chapiteau (big tent) with music by The Sybaritic String Band. Info: festivaldubois.ca. • Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse presents Lyndsay Wills and the No Frills Band, The Gathering Place, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq., PoCo, doors open at 7 p.m.; admission: $5 at the door. Info: 604-945-0606 or info@ crossroadshospice.org. Wills has

MARCH 22: SPORTS AT POCO MUSEUM • PoCo Heritage Society presents An Evening at the Museum, 7 p.m. at PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives to see the current exhibit, PoCo Stories: Sports, and to learn about PoCo’s bowling alley from the owner, Brian Madaski (Port Coquitlam Bowl has had a 68-year history and is one of the city’s oldest businesses). Info: pocoheritage.org. been a singer/songwriter much of her life and recently released a CD called Flight Risk.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 • Centennial Stamp Club hosts a presentation on unusual postage stamps (hint: not all stamps are made of paper or

are square); meet and mingle at 7 p.m., presentation after 8 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

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email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar coming a foster family? There are children and youth in the TriCities who require skilled, caring foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. Info: call North Fraser Recruitment Team, 604-764-8098.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-3 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-525-0464.

SUPPORT GROUPS • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group

meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month (except December) at Wilson Centre, PoCo. All those affected by prostate problems and their partners are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge but donations are welcome. Info: Craig, 604-928-9220 or Ken, 604-936-2998. • 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, 604-298-0780 or vtsai@alzheimerbc.org.

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of nectar for bees. On a nice day, look at the blooms and you’ll discover bees inside. The newer varieties, H. ‘Joseph Lemper’, H. ‘Jacob’, H. ‘Shooting Star’, H. ‘Mahogany’ and H. ‘Cinnamon Snow’ are all in bloom outdoors now and are real allies for the bees. Early crocus blooms too had lots of bee activity. Winter-flowering trees have a great deal of importance for bees as well. The winterflowering ‘sasanqua’ camellias, Lonicera fragrantissima (fragrant honeysuckle) and viburnum ‘Pink Dawn’ can all be of great benefit to bees. Sweetbox or sarcococca, that is currently perfuming our gardens, is also a bee attractor; although it is not as popular as some of the others, it still helps a great deal. The late winterflowering Mahonia ‘Winter Sun’ (Oregon Grape) is now flowering and open for bee visits. It’s also very helpful to our winter hummingbirds. Believe it or not, there is a winter-flowering clematis, called C. cirrhosa ‘Freckles’, that has been flowering in protected spots all winter. It’s a great nectar producer too. Already, early bulbs are coming up. At the same time, the far more essential yellow winter aconite is also popping up and it’s also a great source of nectar. Many bee populations are struggling and anything we can do to help them out is really important. For the early bees, these plants are critical to their survival. Remember too: no bird feeders around these plants as birds are natural predators of bees. — Brian Minter

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Butter. Hundreds of pounds of real, creamy butter. That’s what makes his savoury and sugar pies stand out from the rest, Port Coquitlam chef Enrick Gagnon says. And, this weekend, for the 29th annual Festival du Bois, Gagnon will have more than 500 of them for sale — either whole or by the slice — at the francophone fete in Coquitlam. Gagnon started working in the pie business eight years ago after seeing the lack of French-Canadian fare in Metro Vancouver. The North Vancouver resident opened a shop on Commercial Drive to create the confections, “inspired” by his own family recipes. After all, he grew up around traditional, hearty food in northern Quebec as both his grandfather and uncle were chefs. Refusing to cut back or substitute other ingredients, Gagnon set out to make his scrumptious pies that anyone could pick up from the frozen food aisle in the store or at a farmers’ market: tourtières, beef bourguignons, vegetable, wild salmon and chicken. To round out his menu, he also whipped up creamy maple sugar pies (tarte au sucre), deep dish tourtières from Saguenay, cretons (savoury pork pate), Duck a l’Orange (savoury duck pate) and fruit ketchup. But when his Vancouver kitchen burned down, Gagnon scouted for a new space and, with the help of an acquaintance, located a 2,500-sq. ft. area to lease in an industrial

• What: Festival du Bois, the largest francophone celebration in Western Canada • When: Friday (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.); Saturday (11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.); and Sunday (10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a French mass at 9 a.m. and pancake breakfast at 10 a.m.) • Price: Friday $10; Saturday or Sunday $18/ $12/ $7 (with no cost for kids under five), or $37 for a family of four • Online info and tickets: festivaldubois.ca

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Enrick Gagnon, president of the Chef Enrick Food Corp., based on McLean Avenue in Port Coquitlam, readies a tourtiere for Festival du Bois this weekend. His meat and sugar pies will be sold on site at Mackin Park in Coquitlam during the annual francophone fete.

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Le Vent du Nord, a folk band from Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, headlines Festival du Bois on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 4:15 p.m. in the Grand Chapiteau (main stage). For the full music program during the weekend, visit festivaldubois.ca. strip on McLean Avenue in Port Coquitlam. Today, with the help of seven staff and a delivery driver, Gagnon and his team pump out some 100,000 pies a year for retail outlets and farm-

ers’ markets as well as special orders — all at premium quality. “With these products, you can’t cheat because the customer knows,” he said during a tour of his business last week. “There’s a difference in the

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feel and taste when you have the best and you make it from scratch. And I think we’re well priced for what we deliver. You get what you pay for.” Gagnon said he won’t vary his tourtières or creamy maple sugar pies for Festival du Bois: They’ll contain the same goodness he sells elsewhere with a mix of pork, potatoes, cloves and cinnamon for the tourtières, and Quebecois syrup for the sugar treats. Gagnon’s company, Chef Enrick Food Corp., last served up the pies at Festival du Bois in 2013 and “during those years I wasn’t part of it, I was very sad,” he said, “but it was just a matter of time before we recollaborated.” He added, “It’s very exciting to be invited back to the big-

gest francophone festival in western Canada and I’m proud to be associated with it.” Johanne Dumas, executive director of the Societe francophone de Maillardville, which organizes the weekend party, said Maillardville volunteers made the pies during the gap and “they did an amazing job but eventually they just weren’t able to continue,” she said. Other French-Canadian food on site will include: poutine, maple taffy and French Lumberjack Ale by Yellow Dog Brewing Company of Port Moody.

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Meanwhile, Dumas said Festival du Bois is three weeks later this year in an attempt to gain better weather.

It also coincides with spring break in School District 43, which she hopes will entice more families to check out the entertainment in the Grand Chapiteau (main stage); Petit Chapiteau (children’s tent); and across the street at Mackin House. Among the top Quebecois acts performing are: Le Vent du Nord, Les Chauffeurs a pied and Bon Debarras. “We’re hoping the move of dates will inspire families looking for enjoyable and interesting things to do over the break to come to the festival,” Dumas said. • Festival du Bois kicks off tonight (Wednesday) with Diner en Plaid — a twist on Diner en Blanc — at the John B Pub (1000 Austin Ave., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m., featuring the sounds of Bon Debarras. Guests are encouraged to wear plaid shirts. And, on Friday night, a contra dance with The Sybaritic String Band is at Mackin Park. jcleugh@tricitynews.com @jcleughTC

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Port Coquitlam potter — and the city’s artist-in-residence — Ronald Boersen opens his studio space to the public on Friday at The Outlet at Leigh Square Community Arts Village, from noon to 6 p.m.

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Ronald Boersen’s career has taken him around the world. But the profession he started in isn’t the one he’s honing now. A native of the Netherlands, Boersen trained as a professional violist. At 30, he married and moved his practice to Israel where he became a sound artist and composer for galleries and special events as well as a sound engineer at the University of Haifa. A freelancer, Boersen got burned out dealing with deadlines and soon found himself in a pottery studio to relax. “I walked in and I never left,” he said of his experience seven years ago. Last year, his spouse won a two-year contract with Simon Fraser University for math education and, within three months, the pair was on a plane to Canada — a country Boersen always admired. The couple made Port Coquitlam their home and, for

the past 2.5 months, Boersen has called a small space in The Outlet, in the Leigh Square Community Arts Village, his sanctuary for half the week. That’s because in January, Boersen was named the city’s artist-in-residence, a title he’ll have until March 31. The gig has been an eye opener, he told The Tri-City News last week, saying, “I’ve never produced so much pottery in my life. The energy of this place, the people who walk in to talk to me, the view from my window… there’s been a real connection.” During his term, Boersen has opened the street-front room during his working hours (Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 6 p.m., and Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m.) and has hosted live demonstrations (his last public showing is Friday, March 23) employing his wheel and slab roller. And last Thursday, the ceramic potter was the guest speaker at the city’s cultural roundtable, a monthly gathering of artists who meet to network and hear how to ad-

vance their business or group; Boersen focused his talk on the Japanese and Korean potters who have influenced his craft. Boersen’s bounty of work since mid-January is evident around Leigh Square: His 150 or so pieces — oil bottles, ring bowls, sushi plates, honey pots, vessels and tree bark mugs, for example — are showcased in The Outlet and, next door, at the Gathering Place until the end of April, in an exhibit aptly titled flow in transitions: between 3 worlds. It opened March 2. The objects, with their dream-like designs to resemble local rivers and peaked tops for mountains, are his way to say thank you to the PoCo community. His artist’s residency “has been so very rewarding,” he said. “I’ve been able to meet people and connect with the landscape around me…. My hope is that people will be able to look up and see the nature that surrounds them, too, and appreciate the beauty that we live in.” jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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Black Umfolosi of Zimbabwe sings at the Evergreen Cultural Centre on March 25 while the Borealis String Quartet takes the Coquitlam stage on March 28 with pianists Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann as part of the couple’s Musical Mornings series. Their show at 10:30 a.m. is titled Bohemian Sounds.

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Two world-renowned acts — with vastly disparate sounds — will entertain next week at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre. On Sunday, Zimbabwe natives Black Umfolosi will bring their dynamic a cappella singing and traditional African dancing to the theatre as part

of the TD Music Series. Formed in 1982 by six school friends, the band has branched out to include 18 members who perform in various countries. They are often compared to Lady Smith Black Mambazo, of South Africa, and over the years have released several albums that feature Imbube, Mbaqanga and Township songs.

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The owner of PoCo Bowl — one of the oldest businesses in the city of Port Coquitlam — will speak tomorrow night (Thursday) as part of a new sports exhibition. Brian Madaski will be at PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives (150-2248 McAllister St.), which currently has a display titled PoCo Stories: Sports. His talk is from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 604-927-8403 or visit pocoheritage.org. Meanwhile, PoCo Heritage marks its 30th year on April 19 with a community celebration. The party runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is free to the public (cake included!). Prior to the event, the organization will hold its annual general meeting; to seek a two-year board position, volunteers can contact president Julie Schmidt by calling 604927-8403 or emailing president@pocoheritage.org.

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A Christian rock musical penned by Coquitlam composer Thomas Hogge will play out in New Westminster next month. The New Jerusalem Project is described as an “experience” featuring sounds from a 12-piece horn band and animated graphic effects. Hogge said he’s been working on the production since July 2012. The show runs two nights at The Columbia (530 Columbia St.): April 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. Visit thenewjerusalemproject.com for tickets at $30 (or $40 at the door).

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Two Tri-City residents are presenters at an arts-based workshop next month in Vancouver. Author/painter/singer-songwriter Joyelle Brandt will be at A Body of Art on April 14 along with Lisa Papez, founder of The Fat Yogini of Coquitlam. Emceed by author Cynara Geissler, the event takes place at the SFU Harbour Centre campus (515 West Hastings St.). Visit artistsforaction.ca. jcleugh@tricitynews.com @jcleughTC

Tickets to their March 25 show are $29/$15 by calling the box office at 604-927-6555 or visiting evergreenculturalcentre.ca. Meanwhile, on March 28, classical pianists Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann return to the Lafarge Lake venue for a morning performance with the Borealis String Quartet. The sextet will play a Dvorak piano quintet as well as Marcel

Bergmann’s arrangement of Piazzolla Tangos for piano duet and string quartet. Made up of violinists Patricia Shih, Yuel Yawney and Nikita Pogrebnoy and Sungyong Lim on cello, the Borealis is currently on tour with dates this week in Delta, Vancouver, Princeton and Duncan. Next month, they leave for concerts in Germany. Tickets for Bohemian

Sounds are $33/$28/$15 by calling 604-927-6555 or visiting evergreenculturalcentre.ca (coffee, tea and baked goods will be served 30 minutes to the show starting). The Evergreen Cultural Centre is located at 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, at the end of the Evergreen Extension (Lafarge Lake-Douglas station). jcleugh@tricitynews.com @jcleughTC

Coquitlam watercolour painter and photographer Frank Townsley will show his talents at the next Art Focus Artists Association meeting. Townsley, an avid naturalist and traveller who graduated from the Art Center, College of Design in Pasadena, Cali., will give a demonstration of his work on Wednesday, March 28 in The Outlet at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (behind Port Coquitlam city hall). The free event starts at 7 p.m. and is open the public.

FOREST FIRE

Musician Shawna Caspi’s trip around B.C. this month concludes with a concert in Port Moody. The Toronto singer-songwriter plays Vernon, Quesnel, Wells and Kelowna before wrapping up her Forest Fire tour at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St.) on March 29 at 6 p.m. She will then continue to promote her new album with shows in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Quebec. Call 604-937-0998 for tickets to the PoMo show.

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As Danae Robillard prepares to embark on her final season of high school soccer at Centennial secondary, she knew she didn’t want to stray too far from home after it’s done. So the Centaurs’ captain will dribble up Burnaby Mountain in the fall to win a midfielder position with the Simon Fraser University Clan. The proximity will be more than just geographical. Robillard’s coach at SFU, Annie Hamel, also helps coach her club team, Mountain United FC. Robillard said the comfort of that familiarity was important as she considered recruiting overtures from other schools, including one in Nashville, Tenn., after a showcase tournament last year in Surrey. In fact, Robillard wanted it so badly, she initiated contact with Hamel to explore the possibility of playing for her at SFU. “Annie is a great coach,” Robillard said. “The team is like a family to her.” The admiration was mutual. “Danae is a tenacious midfielder with a high soccer IQ,”

Danae Robillard, the captian of the Centennial Centaurs girls soccer team will stay close to home after she graduates. She’s one of eight new recruits that will join the SFU Clan in the fall.

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Port Coquitlam’s Alia Stachoski hurled the pitcher’s equivalent of the cycle. She won a game, lost a game and saved two others for the SFU Clan over the course of a home-and-home doubleheader series against the Western Washington University Vikings on the weekend. It was the Riverside secondary grad’s 11-strikeout one-hitter in Saturday’s opening 2-0 victory in Bellingham that may have been her most dazzling accomplishment. Stachoski struck out six of the first seven batters she faced and didn’t surrender a hit until the Vikings’ Rylie Wales tagged a one-out single to the left side of the field in the fifth inning. By then her Clan teammates had already established a 2-0 lead in the top of the third inning after Chelsea Hotner singled then

advanced to second on a fielding error that put the next SFU batter, Taylor Gillis, on first. Both eventually crossed the plate. Stachoski, meanwhile, retired in order the last six batters she faced to earn her seventh win of the season. She appeared destined for a well-deserved rest in the day’s second game as Clan starter Jessica Tate and WWU’s Shearyna Labasan were locked in a scoreless pitcher’s duel into the seventh inning. SFU then got to the Vikings’ pitcher with three runs, but when the home team loaded the bases, Stachoski was summoned. She allowed one run on a sacrifice fly with one out but then forced the Vikings’ Anna Kasner to ground out to SFU shortstop Taylor Lundrigan to end the threat and record her second save of the season. Sunday in Burnaby for the series’ return leg, Stachoski gave up two runs on six hits and four walks in seven innings to get tagged with a 2-0 loss in the first game.

In the second game, the Clan were cruising with a 4-0 lead into the sixth inning when starting pitcher Tate allowed two of the first three batters she faced to reach base. Again Stachoski was brought in to preserve a 4-2 win.

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A pair of Coquitlam volleyballers are national champions. Centennial grad Matt Santema and Pinetree grad Mat Guidi capped their university careers at the University of British Columbia with the Thunderbirds’ first national volleyball championship in 35 years. The Thunderbirds beat defending champion Trinity Western University in three straight sets in Sunday’s U Sports final at Hamilton’s McMaster University. Santema, who plays the right side, is in his fifth year at the Sauder School of Business. Guidi is in his fifth year in the faculty of arts. sports@tricitynews.com

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Coquitlam forward Nick Gasbarro breaks in alone on Cloverdale goalie Adam Breure in their PeeWee C game at the Coquitlam Chiefs Atom and PeeWee C gold classic hockey tournament over the weekend.

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You’ll love this gorgeous 3 level, 5 bedroom plus den home with spectacular unobstructed views from Golden Ears to Mt Baker, situated on a quiet cul de sac across the street from a park and Riverview Elementary School. Recently renovated, this home features a chef’s kitchen with huge island, custom cabinets, quartz countertops, cozy family room with beau�ful unpolished marble gas ﬁreplace, rich birch wood ﬂooring, entertainment sized living and dining rooms, beau�ful modern bathrooms and a new deck… perfect for outdoor entertaining. The large, bright walk out basement with separate entrance could easily be a 2 bedroom mortgage helper. Extremely private with professionally landscaped gardens and level driveway. 2 km to West Coast Express, Skytrain and Coquitlam Town Center. Call today for your private showing.

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2909 PAUL LAKE COURT

Candace Filipponi 604-809-4403

www.cfilipponi.com candacefilipponi@gmail.com $495,000

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Bright south facing top ﬂoor condo in desirable Shaugnessy West. 2 bedroom 2 bath, cozy gas ﬁreplace, 9’ ceilings, kitchen with SS appliances and granite countertops. Nice large balcony. Comes with 2 parking spots. Fantastic Location! Call Candace for a viewing!

408 - 2330 WILSON AVENUE

GOrGEOUS CUSTOm BUILT FamILy HOmE Gorgeous custom built 1 owner 8 bed/ 8 bath family home in North Burnaby’s distinguished Parkcrest area. This lovely bright south facing spacious home with city views to Metrotown is centrally located close to Kensington Park and Burnaby North High school. The exceptional open plan layout offers 4 bedrooms upstairs (all with ensuite) 1 bedroom with ensuite on the main & 3 bedroom down with one of the bedrooms having an ensuite. The interior is beautifully finished (see photos, video and floor plan) & has a gourmet kitchen with separate wok kitchen, granite counter tops with stainless steel appliances, HRV and radiant heating on all 3 floors. The exterior features a lovely outdoor deck for quiet enjoyment as well as a large & spacious grassy back yard for families.

5431 Parker Street, Burnaby

$2,588,000

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BUILT FOR WHAT’S IMPORTANT. Situated at the western gateway of Port Moody, Cedar Ridge oﬀers 28 family-oriented townhomes centrally located in this growing community.

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Please refer to disclosure statement for specific offering details. Prices are subject to change or may be withdrawn without notice and do not include applicable taxes. Rendering is an artistic representation only. In our continuing effort to improve and maintain the high standard of the Cedar Ridge development, the developer reserves the right to modify or change plans, specifications, features and prices without notice. E.&O.E. ©Allaire Headwater

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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES: • Concrete Finishers/ Polishers • Dimensional Stone Fabricator • Sandblasters • Steel Tiers • Batch plant operator • Form Fabricators

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Real estate Wanted WANTED: Fixer-Upper houses and properties incl. condos/ townhouses in any condition (private investor) Please call Ali @ 604-833-2103

RENTALS

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1010 6th Ave. New West. Suites Available. Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit. Pets negotiable. Ref req. CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool. 1 BR & 2 BR Available. Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodeled Building and Common area. Gated underground parking available. References required.

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COMPLETE DRYWALL Renovations: Residential/Commercial Repairs/Ceiling Repairs Texture Removal Reasonable Rates All work guaranteed Call 604.363.9732

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SuiteS For rent BBY S, 3 BR upper dup, 1.5 ba. NS/NP. $1600 +60% utls. 604-539-1959, 604-612-1960 Port Coquitlam 2 BDRM suite 1 Bath. new house. n/s n/p ample park. Free wifi. $1300/month Available Now Contact Garry: garrypowar@gmail.com

GET TO WHERE YOU WANT TO GO WITH VANCOUVER CAREER COLLEGE

Westwood Plateau Coq 2 bdrm 2 bathroom apartment.4th floor. 2 parking, gas fireplace, washer + dryer, gym, swimming pool, all the schools, shopping centers, transit and skytrain $2200/month - furn $2100/month - unfurn Call Mike: 604.655.7841

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Bulging, Herniated or Worn Discs may be to Blame for Sciatica, Pain and Numbness in Legs Bulged Disc

] Did you know that over 30 million people in North America suffer from back and neck pain every day? Whether spine and back problems result from an auto accident, injury, or have crept up over time, sciatica and herniated discs are often misunderstood and improperly treated. They can result in pain and numbness anywhere in the body. This pain affects everything that you do, from work to play, and ultimately your quality of life. You might not even be able to sleep at night without pain. If you suffer from debilitating pain, we are here to tell you that there is hope. We have the technology and decades of experience to help you find relief from disc problems and sciatica. The Spinal Decompression Institute focuses on treating all disc and spine-related conditions with advanced non-surgical treatments. We are so confident that we can help you find relief that we are offering a complimentary consultation to the first 25 callers.

Spinal Decompression Allows Back Pain to Heal...Without Drugs or Surgery Decompression relieves pressure that builds up on the discs and nerves. The task of relieving pain comes about as a result of drawing the leaking gel of a herniated disc back into place. Decompression achieves this by creating

Herniated Disc Sciatica Pinched Nerves Stenosis

“For me, taking this program has been a huge success. I have my normal life back. The best part of it is to be able to say… I remember when I had a herniated disc.” — Bridget

negative pressure within the disc, referred to as negative intradiscal pressure. This essentially creates a vacuum to draw the bulging and herniated disc material back into the disc space and relieves pressure. This process of non-surgical decompression allows the body to heal itself naturally and is one of many treatment options available at Spinal Decompression Institute.

Class IV Therapeutic Laser The Spinal Decompression Institute utilizes a variety of high-tech solutions along with decades of experience to help alleviate your particular pain. Along with spinal decompression, our Class IV Therapeutic Laser Therapy is a nonsurgical, outpatient procedure which is often used in sports medicine to accelerate the healing process. This pain-free, non-surgical approach works by stimulating the body’s natural healing processes, providing pain relief and reducing injury and damage. This leading-edge technology has been shown to be effective in helping patients to return to work, sports and the everyday activities of life they enjoy. Laser therapy is just one of the treatment options that Spinal Decompression Institute offers as a non-invasive option for those facing surgery.

Who is a Candidate for Spinal Decompression? 7 out of 10 people experience low back and neck pain at some point in their lives. These types of pain are the most common reasons for patient visits to primary care physicians and hospitals. Back and neck pain exists in epidemic proportions today. Many spinal conditions can be treated, including pain

due to bulging and herniated discs, degenerated discs, sciatica, low back pain, neck pain and much more. If you have chronic or severe back pain, you may be a candidate for spinal decompression treatment. At the Spinal Decompression Institute, we will evaluate your condition and only recommend treatment if it’s right for you.

Why The Spinal Decompression Institute? The staff at the Spinal Decompression Institute has over 40 years of combined experience in treating patients suffering from back and neck problems. We offer a variety of treatment options for those dealing with back pain. We have helped thousands of people to live pain free!

Live Pain Free We will personally evaluate your condition and determine if our program will help you. It’s that simple! There are no strings attached and you have no obligation. Due to demand, we have opened our schedule to the first 25 callers only. Time slots fill quickly so call today to secure your consultation/evaluation.

No Risk, Free Consultation If you suffer from sciatica, or severe back or neck pain, you may find relief! If you are serious about getting your life back and eliminating your back and neck pain, we are serious about showing you how technology and experience may help. Due to demand, we are extending this offer for a FREE consultation to the first 25 callers with no obligation. These spaces fill up quickly, so call today to book your appointment. CALL TODAY!

SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 25 CALLERS. CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION! BEFORE

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Example images: In the before picture you can see the herniated disc (black) protruding into the spinal column (white, center of MRI). After decompression treatment, the MRI shows the herniated disc is no longer bulging into the spinal canal where the spinal nerves are located.

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