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While the annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (www.vcbf.ca) is underway, running through April 28, the big city isn’t the only place in the Lower Mainland to view the colourful blossoms, as shown by a visitor to Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park last Thursday who took in the colourful display. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Port Coquitlam Fire Chief Nick Delmonico says he stands by his controversial memo to city staff instructing them to ask for “fire” instead of an ambulance when calling 911 in case of a medical emergency. The direction came through the recently revealed memo, dated March 19, 2019, and marks the latest salvo in a protracted spat between the PoCo Fire and Emergency Services and the BC Ambulance Service. In an interview this week with The Tri-City News, Delmonico said city staff should ask to speak with fire dispatch when seeking help in a medical emergency. “We’re more in tune with

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After 25 years of fighting for kids, Coquitlam’s Sowden hangs up gloves The Children of the Street founder has seen many changes

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longtime child advocate from Coquitlam who fought for greater awareness about child sexual exploitation in the courts, B.C. legislature and schools is retiring after nearly 25 years on the job. Diane Sowden announced earlier this year she is retiring as executive director of Children of the Street Society (COS), an organization she founded in 1995. Sowden, who was also a Coquitlam school trustee and foster parent of 30 children, many of whom lived with her until they were adults, is well known in the community for her activism. Now, as she prepares to retire in June, with plans to also move from the community, Sowden is torn about leaving and humble about her accomplishments. “Maybe [it’s time for ] fresh eyes looking at things in a different lens,” Sowden said, adding, “While a lot of things have changed in the last 25 years, it’s good to know when to pass the torch.” It was tragedy that sent Sowden into the world of human traffickers and pimps when her own daughter, just 13, was sold for a drug debt, forced to work the kiddie stroll in downtown Vancouver. There was little support for the

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partners with local agencies to present the annual Predator Watch campaign, and supports teens dealing with the courts in human trafficking cases. According to Sowden, the courts are now taking a tougher line against men who pimp young girls, citing a recent case in which a man who admitted to running an underage prostitution ring was sentenced to 14 years in prison and was banned from using the internet. “That reflected to me the judge got it and understands that this was this man’s weapon against children, and he was gong to make sure he didn’t have that weapon.”

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For more information on the Coquitlambased Children of the Street and its work, visit www.childrenofthestreet.com. family and nothing they could do to prevent their daughter’s downward spiral because the law allowed the girl to sign herself out of drug treatment. “It was the most frustrating and devastating part of my life,” Sowden told The Tri-City News. Without a Safe Care Act, she couldn’t get her daughter to stay in drug treatment, and Sowden is still pushing

for something to give parents more control. But in many other ways, Sowden has successfully championed the rights — and education— of vulnerable kids. Her organization presents more than 500 workshops in B.C. schools each year, including in School District 43, warning students to be aware of child luring online. COS also

Sowden said she’s pleased the age of consent has been raised to 16 years from 14. Had the law been in place when her daughter was 13, more could have been done to help her. Her daughter is now doing well and raising her son, and reflects back on what happened. But there are many issues that still need to be resolved, Sowden said, including getting provincial funding for child sexual exploitation programs in schools. She would also like to see a federal statute that would require police and social workers to report a suspected case of child sexual exploitation.

Similar to the duty to report law in place for domestic violence, it would place the onus on officials rather than a statement from the child. “We don’t do that for children who are being human trafficked,” she said. “The child has to give a statement. To me, that is a failure at the federal level.” It could be argued that it has been Sowden’s job to peer into the dark corners of society to protect the rights of children to live unharmed by pimps and human traffickers. But she says she is not depressed having dealt with the issue or cynical at the slow pace of changes to the law. She credits her family, husband and children for giving her the support she has needed to be a champion for kids and prefers to celebrate rather than be negative. “It may not be everything that I want,” she said, “but it’s a lot further than we might have been.”

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APRIL 11 – 17 CALENDAR Thursday, April 11 Coquitlam Town Hall 7 – 10 p.m. coquitlam.ca/townhall

Saturday, April 13 13th Annual Hyde Creek Watershed Society Open House & Fish Release 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. hydecreek.org

Wednesday, April 17 Small Business Information Session 5 – 7 p.m. coquitlam.ca/businesslinq

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New Archives Online Exhibit Take a look back at Colony Farm’s early 1900s dairy herd through The Legen-dairy Holstein Herd of Colony Farm, the City of Coquitlam Archives’ latest online exhibit. The exhibit not only explores the herd’s history and dairy production, but also its instrumental role in the development of mental health services in the province. The Holstein herd was acquired in 1910 and the dairy operation grew with the addition of an imported collection of Holsteins all housed in fully-automated, state-of-the-art facilities. Visit coquitlam.ca/holstein to view the complete exhibit. NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS

Lots of neighbourhood news as these improvement projects begin.

Neighbourhood Improvements Phase two of the Neighbourhood Blitz program has begun in the Ozada neighbourhood, and other areas to see improvements this year are Hoy & Scott Creeks, Cassin, Mayfair, Lower Lougheed and Oakdale. The work will take place in a blitz format with each neighbourhood taking about a month to complete. The work will be coordinated to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and maximize the cleanliness and aesthetic appearance of the neighbourhoods. To see schedule and improvement plans for your neighbourhood, go to coquitlam.ca/neighbourhoodblitz.

Park Blitz We are moving into our third and final phase of the Park Blitz program, refreshing and updating older parks in Southwest Coquitlam. This year’s parks are Oakdale (early spring), Guilby (spring), Ranch (summer) and Lower Lougheed (fall). Funding for the initiative has come from the City’s Infrastructure Reserve Fund and improvements are specific to each park and may include replacement of playground equipment and surfacing, improvement of lawn areas, new paved pathways and more. coquitlam.ca/parkblitz DID YOU KNOW?

Good Neighbour Construction Redevelopment in an existing neighbourhood can bring many benefits to the community. Being aware and respectful of neighbours including communicating with them effectively and following good development and construction practices, can prevent problems and delays. Please read all the materials in your Building Permit Package; plan City inspection well in advance; identify property lines and do not encroach on adjacent properties; identify trees on adjacent properties and refer to our ‘Trees and Development’ brochure; install sediment and erosion controls; keep building materials stored on your property; and treat neighbours in the same manner you would like to be treated. Please work with us by being a good neighbour when you build and City staff will be able to focus on inspecting and approving your work, rather than on resolving disputes. coquitlam.ca/construction

KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE

The Bears are Waking Up We live on nature’s doorstep in Coquitlam, which is home to bears as well as other wildlife. As the bears are waking up they will be seeking out food – please do your part to keep bears safe and prevent human-wildlife conflict, which includes: Y Keeping Garbage and Green Carts securely stored at all times except on collection day; Y Separating your waste and putting food scraps in the Green Cart (collected weekly) and not your Garbage Cart; Y Making sure attractants including pet food, bird feeders and ripe fruit are not accessible to wildlife; Y Freezing smelly food scraps until collection day and cleaning carts after collection to minimize odours: and Y Only putting Green and Garbage Carts out after 5:30 a.m. on collection day. Visit coquitlam.ca/wildlife for more information and to register for our Wildlife 101 Information Session. FITNESS & FUN

Ball Hockey Jamboree Grab your stick and have some fun with this non-competitive ball hockey league! This eight-week program will help you develop skills while playing games leading up to a final tournament. Two leagues are available – ages seven to nine and 10 to 13 years old, every Sunday starting April 28 at Poirier Forum. For more information and to register, visit coquitlam.ca/featuredprograms

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Nature Tots: Adult & Child (30 months – 4 years) Get outside this spring and explore the trails and waterways of Mundy Park with your little one! Learn about birds, squirrels, bears, slugs, insects and plants through fun stories, songs and hands-on activities. Most time will be spent outdoors, weather permitting.

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City puts up cash for affordable housing Grants will go to non-profits looking to build housing

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Coquitlam has tightened the rules but not the flow of money for new affordable housing projects in the city. At a meeting last week, council changed the criteria for the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund to make it easier to develop housing for low- to moderate-income households, according to Andrew Merrill, the city’s manager of community planning. Now, groups wishing to build non-profit housing will know in advance what’s needed to snag some of the $11 million in the city’s affordable housing reserve fund. For example, the city now has three levels of potential funding and the criteria that must be met to apply. The first tier is a grant of $10,000 to $20,000 per unit, enough to cover development cost charges and permit fees; the second tier is a $20,000 to $50,000 conditional grant, with requirements to pay the money back if the project doesn’t proceed; and the third tier is $50,000, with the provision of security, such as ownership of land, air space or a long-term lease. “These are examples and

Developers can’t apply for grants to build affordable housing but they can partner with a non-profit agency, which is allowed to apply. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

the city has done all three of these. These are tried and true models that work,” Merrill said. By laying out the expectations and what’s available, groups can now build a financial plan and go to other partners, Merrill said. The city also wants it known that developers can’t apply for funds to build non-profit housing but can partner with a non-profit agency, which would then qualify. “We cannot directly subsidize their for-profit business,” Merrill said. “They may be partners and that’s fine.”

Funds in the reserve come from money developers pay to obtain approvals for higher density. For example, the developer of a condo tower at current values pays between $8 million and $10 million in a density bonus for a 40-storey tower, and about 10%, or $800,000 to $1 million, goes into the fund, with the rest of the money used to pay for amenities. Merrill said four projects have been approved to receive money — about $2 million in total — from the city’s reserve fund to build

non-market housing. The approved projects are: • a 75-unit rental apartment at 1110 King Albert St.; • the Talitha Koum transition house; • 14 units of seniors’ housing through the Finnish Canadian Rest Home Association; • and 12 units for people with disabilities in the Beedie Living project at the former Safeway site on Austin Avenue through the Vancouver Resource Society. Another $9 million is still in the pot and 10 proponents

Coquitlam’s squabble with Fortis BC has prompted the city to ask the province to review its jurisdictional system so municipalities have more authority over their own roads. The natural gas utility began work last month on Fortis’ planned pipeline upgrades underneath 5.5 kilometres of Como Lake Avenue. The city wants Fortis BC to resurface the width of Como Lake, not just the dug-up portion, and to remove the old pipe instead of filling it in with cement and leaving it in the ground. The company has said removing the pipe would cost $77.5 million. A report to council, however, said the abandoned pipe ends up occupying much needed space for other utilities. The city is upset the BC Utilities Commission can supersede cities’ jurisdiction when there are disagreements on the use of municipal roads and rule in favour of the utility. This prompted Coquitlam council last month to endorse a resolution to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) asking the province, with the help of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), to review the regulatory framework to let local governments have more of a say in overseeing the use of their roads. The LMLGA’s annual general meeting will be held May 8 to 10 in Harrison Hot Springs. The UBCM’s convention is Sept. 23 to 27 in Vancouver.

For more on the Fortis project, see pg. 17 of non-market rental projects have made applications. The new guidelines should provide clarity, Merrill said, especially since the housing market has changed and provincial and federal governments are now more involved in supporting non-profit housing. Merrill said the city didn’t want to be in a place where it was putting up more money than BC Housing or CMHC. “The province has the primary role. We’re not using our

local community’s funds to let the province off the hook,” he said. Among the projects that could receive funding under the new criteria are the Hoy Creek Housing Co-Op redevelopment project and Habitat for Humanity, which intends to build between 40 and 50 units at 1358 Coast Meridian Rd. • For more information, visit coquitlam.ca/planningand-development/resources/ affordable-housing.aspx.

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ri-Cities Rotaract Club has been busy raising money for the prevention and eradication of Polio in November, delivering Christmas hampers to Tri-City families in need in December and participating in random acts of kindness in February. This included delivering treats to our local fire halls, flowers to teachers and gifting coffee and other items to strangers. In August some of our members will be going on a service trip to Guatemala to build stoves for the village of Cementerio. We are holding a Pub Night to raise money for this on April 16th and would love to see you there! We are also excited about our Gala coming up in May, which will also be raising money for Guatemala. If you are interested in joining us or want to know more about the work we do please email us for more information at info@tricitesrotaract.org or find us on social media @ tri_rotaract on Instagram and twitter and @tricitiesrotaract on Facebook!

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While the revamped Port Coquitlam recreation complex is shaping up from the outside, city staff are now making plans to outfit the interior for the first-phase opening later this summer. Tuesday, recreation director Lori Bowie told the city’s committee of council that tenders are now out — or will be this month — to purchase audio and visual equipment for two of the three new arenas, and for shelving in the Terry Fox Library, which will be moving into the rec centre. As well, a commercial kitchen will be arriving next month, Bowie said. City staff will be trained in the new areas — the two ice rinks plus the multipurpose, administration and games rooms as well as the lounge and kitchen — in June while those sections will be open for tours and core programming in August for a September opening celebration, Bowie told the committee. The new leisure pool and fitness centre are set to open in early 2020. The $132-million complex will have a number of features, she said, including a sports hall of fame in the main corridor

Tradespeople continue to work on the Port Coquitlam recreation complex update, which will include an additional ice rink, a gym and a swimming pool, plus a new location for Terry Fox Library. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

and a library entrance with the Fraser Valley Regional Library colours. “It’s really starting to be on its way to finishing,” said Bowie, who walked through the building Tuesday and showed photos of the capital project to the committee. Still, a number of issues are on the horizon as Phase 2 gets underway this summer to build underground parking,

the third rink, gym and another multipurpose room. For that phase, which is expected to take two years to complete, pile driving will start in late July and will last for several weeks, Bowie said. Meanwhile, city councillors voiced concerns about the current parking crunch for user groups, patrons and tradespeople. The online parking map will be updated to give

drivers options, Bowie said, and West Coast Express will be contacted to see if the city can use its parking lot after 6 p.m. Coun. Glenn Pollock said he has seen a tow truck in the area during lacrosse games. “We haven’t towed anybody yet,” Bowie responded, noting parking is usually tight in between games. “We know it’s inconvenient and frustrating at times,” she added, asking patrons to

try to arrive by public transit, bike or carpool. Coun. Darrell Penner also questioned why city staff haven’t allocated space for a pro shop while Coun. Dean Washington said he’s puzzled why two reception areas are needed. Pollock also suggested the city cut up the old bleachers in the Green Arena and resell them to fund a dressing room

There will be a fresh face managing this year’s Port Coquitlam Farmers Market. This week, the Haney Farmers Market Society, which organizes the weekly market at Leigh Square Community Arts Village, announced Ellen Fowler had taken over the top job in PoCo from Aynsley Wong Meldrum, who resigned last year. Fowler has worked as a volunteer and staff member with several farmers markets in the Lower Mainland, including as market coordinator of the Langley Community Farmers Market; she also has a background in food service, retail and event management. The 11th annual PoCo Farmers Market runs on Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m., from June 6 to Oct. 10. Visit portcoquitlamfarmersmarket. org for more information. in the new 205,000-sq. ft. facility. • For up-to-date information about the Port Coquitlam recreation complex construction, visit portcoquitlam.ca.

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Port Moody city council will be the 21st B.C. municipality to send a letter asking major fossil fuel producers to pay for the damage inflicted by climate change. Council voted Tuesday to send letters to 20 major oil and gas companies seen to be some of the largest contributors to global emissions in the world. “Our motion was to ask them to contribute their fair share of climate changerelated costs, particularly in terms of damage climate change is going to cost our infrastructure and to our community in general,” said Coun. Amy Lubik. At upcoming meetings of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), council also plans to table resolutions urging other municipalities to do the same. In a second set of letters to the provincial and federal ministries of environment and climate change, Port Moody council will ask the governments to clarify how

municipalities might file lawsuits against oil and gas companies to seek compensation for the damaging effects of climate change on the city. “It’s kind of what happened with big tobacco,” Lubik told The Tri-City News. “There were a lot of small suits and they ended up losing over and over again. But then the Canadian government and provinces stepped in and clarified what evidence could be used [and] what constituted harm.” But suits against tobacco makers looked at damages to individuals, Port Moody is looking to clarify how a lawsuit might be filed to claim damages on a societal scale. That includes economic loss to the community through land and infrastructure damage as well as the extra cost of health care and emergency preparedness. Lubik said council is looking for clarification on how scientific modelling and historical evidence could be used in a lawsuit. Across Metro Vancouver, rising sea levels are expected to cost about $9 billion, according to a 2012 provincial report. But as more evidence becomes available, that number is expected to grow.

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Port Moody will consider a maximum of five cannabis stores in the first 12 months — once amendments to the city’s zoning and business licensing bylaws are adopted — after council approved a new corporate policy at its meeting Tuesday. But Port Moody’s manager of building, bylaw and licensing, Robyn MacLeod, said seven properties have already been secured in the city for possible cannabis retailers and staff has received more than 20 inquiries from potential operators of such shops. The new policy establishes guidelines for council when it considers rezoning applications for cannabis shops as well as criteria operators will have to meet to secure a business licence. Some of those include being located on a property zoned for commercial retail use that is at least 75 metres from “sensitive use” sites such as schools, playgrounds and community centres. Policy planner Jess Daniels told council the buffer distance would be measured “as the

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Port Moody will consider a maximum of five licence applications for cannabis retail stores in the city in the first year after amendments to zoning and licensing bylaws are formally adopted, likely later this spring. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

crow flies” from the shop’s front door because that’s the way it’s being done in neighbouring cities, including New Westminster. She said other methods suggested by councillors such as walking distance would be too complicated because pedestrians can use different routes. But Coun. Diana Dilworth said the 75-m buffer, which was endorsed by council’s committee of the whole Feb. 26, isn’t enough. She said the distance allowed by the city between liquor outlets is already much larger and Port Moody residents had expressed a desire for big buffer zones around cannabis shops during public consultation earlier this year. That process

had resulted in an initial staff recommendation for a 200-m buffer to sensitive uses and a 500-m buffer between the outlets themselves. “We went through a pretty significant public consultation process and, for the most part, we’re dismissing their desires,” said Dilworth, who was the only councillor present at Tuesday’s meeting to vote against the new corporate policy. But Coun. Hunter Madsen said the 75-m distance will give retailers some options when locating their shops. MacLeod said all seven properties already secured in the city for cannabis shops meet the new buffer criteria. Daniels said limiting rezon-

ing applications to five in the first year gives council the opportunity to review all them together with consideration to the most suitable land uses in the city. She recommended a deadline of Sept. 30 be imposed for the city to receive referrals of licences for potential operators from the province’s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, and an Oct. 1 deadline for rezoning applications. “We thought this was the most fair process,” Daniels said, adding the city could consider additional applications for cannabis shops after the initial 12-month period expires. Council also gave three readings to an amendment to its business licensing bylaw that would require cannabis shop operators post signs inside informing customers about Port Moody’s smoking restrictions, provide proof of having a monitored security and fire alarm system, as well as video surveillance, and have a visually appealing storefront, adequate lighting and design elements to help prevent crime. An amendment to Port Moody’s zoning bylaw to define what a cannabis retail shop is also received second reading and was referred to a public hearing to be held May 14.

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t really seemed like Justin Trudeau’s political future was in peril this time. This scandal was too massive, the implications too damaging for too many Canadians. No politician — no matter how wily or photogenic — could avoid the repercussions. Or so we thought. The real scandal, with all due respect to the intrigue of SNC-Lavalin, is Canada’s inaction on climate change — something that affects all of us and will continue to do so. Shortly after a federal re-

port illustrated that Canada could see 10 times as many deadly heat waves, twice as many extreme rainstorms and the loss of our permafrost due to climate change, we heard even more alarming noise from Canada’s Environment Commissioner Julie Gelfand. In short, Gelfand pointed out that while the climate is changing, we aren’t. We aren’t on track to reach our 2030 greenhouse gas emission targets. We aren’t doing all we can to promote investment in clean energy. And, according to the International Institute for Sustainable Development, Canada is still offering more than $1.2 billion in subsidies to fossil fuel companies. On top of that is the $4.5 billion the federal govern-

ment paid for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project — and that’s just a minimum figure as analysts say the true costs will be billions of dollars more. We’re like a condemned man offering to help pay for the cost of the rope. And so we waited for an ambitious politician to use that scandal to further their own political ambitions. Instead, we were treated to a succession of ridiculous selfies of conservative politicians at gas pumps, advising Canadians to fill their tanks before the carbon tax came into effect. That tax, which puts a price on pollution, was previously assailed for not altering behaviour enough. Federal Conservative leader Andrew Scheer has vowed to scrap what he

dubbed an unfair tax. What he has failed to offer — in almost two years as his party’s head — is any sort of solution. Instead, he held a press conference in front of a gas station. As for federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, he is opposed to the Trans Mountain project and has an ambitious plan to fight climate change. Then again, he also supports a massive LNG project that even one of his party’s candidates, Burnaby’s Svend Robinson, thinks is a climate disaster, so we’re not giving him too much praise right now. Our nation and our world are in the midst of a crisis. We need real leadership on climate change and, so far, we’re not getting it from the prime minister or his main challenger.

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The Editor, I fear the climate change challenge is too big for the world to handle. Improved vehicle mileage has contributed the most toward reduced vehicle carbon usage. Despite this, fuel used for motor vehicles was up by 5.2% in B.C. from 2013 to ’17, according to Statistics Canada. The carbon tax on vehicles has not resulted in a drop in the use of vehicle carbon. We are such a small part of the world that any reductions in carbon we bring about will have no meaningful effect on climate change. We use about 1.6% of the world’s total carbon fuel emissions.

The Editor, Re. “Girl, 13, killed in Coq. crash” (The Tri-City News, March 23) and “Ten towers proposed for Coquitlam site” (tricitynews.com). First, as someone who walks every morning, it is easy to see that very few are keeping to the speed limits. Two spots where there is no question are Mariner Way and all along Austin Avenue, and in particular on Austin between Blue Mountain Street and North Road. It would be good if Coquit-

People use carbon. The more people, the more carbon usage. Government responses to this are to force increasingly less carbon usage on each individual. Therefore, as the population grows, the individual’s quality of life continually decreases. This is not sustainable. It is a bad strategy breeding future unrest. When Canada increases its population, it increases its use of carbon. That boosts climate change. B.C. boosts climate change with a population growth of about 1% each year. B.C. greenhouse gases are trending upward. Most B.C. government talk and attention is about future

If we all used bicycles instead of gas-burning motor vehicles, it would have a minuscule affect on the world’s use of carbon. China, which emits 16 times more carbon fuel emissions than Canada, will not peak its carbon usage until 2030. India’s carbon usage increased 4.8% in 2018 alone. Any reduction by us is inconsequential in terms of combatting climate change. Canadians can take some satisfaction that we are doing something, but that must be qualified. During 2016 to ’18, our federal government missed its targets by 44, 66 and 78 million tons, respectively, of CO2.

targets but the walk doesn’t match the talk. Governments are reasonably good at identifying problems and challenges, less so when it comes to solutions. Technological advancements are necessary but the key driver behind climate change is population size, here and worldwide. As such, the greatest boost to continued climate change is population growth, yet it is not considered to be a problem. As a result, my fear is that the climate change challenge is too big for the world to handle. Show me my fear is misplaced, if it is. Brian Bastien, Coquitlam

lam RCMP enforced the law to prevent death and injury. Port Moody Police sure stand tall when it comes to speed limit enforcement. Second, where are we going again with all this highrise development? No one in the world would give a green light to this except, of course, our wonderful city council. Well, best of luck to bring traffic to a complete stop. More highrises the better, you say? What stupidity. Brian Robinson, Coquitlam

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The Tri-City News got a tour last Friday of the FortisBC dig along Como Lake Avenue, at Blue Mountain Street and south of Clarke Road. The project will install a 30-inch pipe beneath the busy thoroughfare, resulting in traffic diversions and pedestrian detours until fall. The $500 million upgrade previously caused traffic snarls in Vancouver and Burnaby, but it’s also generated about $9 million worth of work for 36 Tri-City companies. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS CONSTRUCTION

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Westbound drivers along a major Coquitlam road will be detoured south — for at least a month — while FortisBC digs up part of the street for a new natural gas line. The Como Lake Avenue diversion that started Monday reaches from Schoolhouse to Blue Mountain streets, with Foster Avenue as its link. Last Friday, FortisBC’s community relations team sent letters to neighbourhood residents and answered questions about the detour and the open-cut construction project, which will see sections of Como Lake Avenue ripped up until the fall to install a 30inch steel pipe, down about five metres. The most recent work involves closing the westbound lanes (except for local traffic,

buses and emergency services) and keeping one eastbound lane open for all traffic; flag people are on site to direct drivers. Construction on the gas line upgrade started March 11 at Como Lake Avenue and North Road, and on March 13 between Blue Mountain and Porter streets. And the two-week spring break in School District 43 combined with the stretch of good weather for the last part of March was a boon for the trades, said Alex Munro, FortisBC’s corporate communications advisor for major projects, during a site tour last Friday with The Tri-City News. The work is being watched closely by area business owners and residents like Catherine Hubbs, who lives in the Baker Drive area and recently set up a Facebook discussion group (the closed group page now has about 430 members). “Speaking with people prior to the start of the project, there were a lot of people living up and down the [Como Lake Avenue] corridor who weren’t aware or only mar-

ginally aware of the scope of this project and the impact it would have on their day-today lives,” she said, noting her page gives regular updates from FortisBC and the city. “People are using the group as a platform to voice their concerns and, when issues are identified, we can use our collective voice to lobby those in charge.” Munro said FortisBC will update its website as the work moves east along Como Lake Avenue to the gate station, at the corner of Mariner Way and Spuraway Avenue. That station, which helps to regulate pressure of the natural gas, is currently being razed with a replacement scheduled to be built starting next month. Munro said while the $500-million construction project has caused traffic snarls and hurt access to some businesses in Vancouver, Burnaby and Coquitlam, it also used about 225 B.C. suppliers last year including about $9 million worth of work going to 36 Tri-City companies. For more photos follow us on Instagram #tricitynews

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Here’s what autism can look like, according to a tip sheet for police produced by the Canucks Autism Network: • sensory sensitivity, like covering ears; • unusual eye contact; • repetitive motor movements like rocking or hand flapping; • atypical speech or lack of speech; • delayed responses; • challenges with social interactions; • may not feel cold or pain in a typical way; • impaired sense of danger that may lead to wander into water or traffic; • may not recognize first responders as helpers.

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Rob DeGoey hopes his seven-year-old son, Kayen, never has an encounter with police. But if he does, his dad wants to ensure officers have the tools and training so they don’t mistake behaviours brought on by his autism as non-compliant or threatening. A new online training module developed by the Canucks Autism Network (CAN) will give Port Moody police those tools. DeGoey said the diagnosis of his son’s developmental disorder four years ago sent his family “into a tailspin.” But as a youth liaison officer with the Port Moody police department, he also knew his son’s tendency to wander and his repetitive behaviours when in a stressful situation could “present as a risk” to people who

responders, providing those emergency personnel with the understanding to identify behaviours and the tools for responding is critical. “Without training, they can respond in a way that inadvertently makes a situation worse,” she said, adding the representatives from various first responder groups who played a role in creating the program were able to draw upon some of their own experiences. DeGoey said parents aren’t always forthcoming about an autism diagnosis right away and a simple misunderstanding or misinterpretation can quickly escalate. “That’s the fear of every parent,” he said. Fleugel said as police departments increasingly deal with calls that are more of a social service nature than criminal, they have to broaden their skills. “It’s one piece of the pie,” he said. “Not every call needs handcuffs.” • DeGoey is a finalist for an Autism BC excellence in autism award as its volunteer of the year that will be presented April 26.

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don’t know him, especially first responders like police. As part of his own education about autism, DeGoey toured the Pacific Autism Family Network in Richmond, which provides supports for people and fam-

ilies affected by autism. “It really opened my eyes,” DeGoey said. “It planted the seed in my mind to do something in Port Moody.” That seed grew to his involvement with CAN to help develop the new program, which also

launched in January, more than 650 people — a range of first responders, including police, firefighters, RCMP, BC Emergency Health Services and government workers — have registered. She said the online model allows the training to reach more people, including first responders from other provinces who’ve shown interest in the program. Hallie said with one in 46 children in B.C. diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, and one in seven individuals with autism are more likely to have an encounter with first

includes in-person training for a variety of possible scenarios. Port Moody Police Chief Const. Dave Fleugel said the additional training for the department’s 55 officers and more than a dozen civilian employees was a slam-dunk. “If we have the education, then we can adjust,” Fleugel said, adding officers have to deal appropriately with every situation, especially when it comes to people with special needs or circumstances. Hallie Mitchell, the director of training at CAN, said since the online program was

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On the most serious calls — cardiac arrests, asphyxiation and car accidents, for example — the fire department attends nearly every incident. It’s the middle range — the orange calls under the new system — where Delmonico has faulted the ambulance service for slow response times. Under the new model, BCEHS does not notify firefighters when it receives a moderately urgent call if an ambulance is expected to arrive on scene within 10 minutes, BCEHS spokesperson Shannon Miller said in an email to The Tri-City News. Problems in that range include convulsions, seizures, hemorrhages, chest pains or a fall, and they can be coded high or low, said Delmonico. That leaves it open to the judgment of a dispatcher, which can be far from foolproof when a caller is overwhelmed with an emergency, he said. Delmonico has been speaking out on ambulance wait times for several months and told The Tri-City News in January: “They seem to think the system is infallible.” In February, B.C.’s auditor general, Carol Bellringer, echoed some of the chief’s concerns in a report that criticized the ambulance service for taking too long to reach patients with severe injuries and illness. Province-wide, ambulance response times in urban areas achieved the nine-minute or less target 50% of the time in 2016, well below BCEHS’s 70% target. In 2018, crews hit that target response time 51% of the time, improving a single percentage point after more staff was added and new procedures put in place. In some cases, paramedics didn’t arrive

they’re not qualified to give anybody any kind of medical advice over the phone,” Lilley said. Directly calling fire dispatch can also tie up firefighters on low-priority calls, making them unavailable to respond to the most critical medical emergencies, according to Lilley. “And that’s what we need them there for,” he said. But the BCEHS numbers don’t line up with the response times tracked by the city of Port Coquitlam, which in the eyes of the mayor and fire chief means residents are aren’t getting the emergency care they deserve. “Our information shows us that the ambulance response times in Port Coquitlam are some of the worst in Metro Vancouver. It’s not an acceptable situation,” West said, adding a blunt conciliatory gesture. “I’m not interested in turf wars or pissing matches between groups of first responders. I respect all of them. But the reality is, we need to get care in a very timely manner to Port Coquitlam residents who need it.” Just as the controversial memo appeared to widen the gap between the two emergency services, the two sides showed signs of coming together. In the hours leading up to the April 9 Port Coquitlam council meeting, Lilley and BCEHS CEO Barb Fitzsimmons spoke over the phone with Delmonico and PoCo’s chief administrative officer, Kristin Dixon. Both sides agreed to sit down to try to work out the best course forward. “This is the first time they’ve offered to come over and sit with us,” said Delmonico. “That’s a very positive development.”

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Make the great outdoors safe for your pets Safety tips for exploring the great outdoors with your pet

grassy areas along the shoreline where waterfowl build their nests from about April to June and watch for male ducks and geese guarding pathways near water. Birds will defend their young, from people and animals passing too close to their nests. To avoid being chased or dive-bombed, by crows in particular, pay attention when you hear them cawing and change your route, keeping a safe distance.

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he spring and summer months are an excellent time to have amazing adventures exploring the outdoors with your dog and maybe even your cat. Ensure the experience is a positive one by taking steps to protect your pet’s health and minimize encounters with wildlife. Here are a few things to consider:

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Make sure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date for flea, tick and heartworm prevention. Ensure that your pet is microchipped, has a collar with tags and is registered with the BC Pet Registry in case they venture off on their own and get lost. Consider whether your pet can handle a long hike. Over-exercising a puppy can lead to joint and bone problems and long walks can also be tough on an older dog’s joints. Cats should be leash-trained, comfortable wearing a harness and their age and fitness

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It’s a good idea to carry food and water for your pet with you on long hikes and never let them drink from streams or ponds as these sources can contain infection-causing bacteria. Certain types of plants are also toxic to cats and dogs. Remember to leave no trace – pick up after your dog and bring a collapsible litter box for your cat as well. Check for ticks after spending time outside with your pet and if you see one remove it immediately. Be sure to look between the toes, around the tail, under the front legs, around the eyelids and in and around the ears and under the collar.

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From softball to drama & more for seniors Check out listings for 50-plus from The Tri-City News Out & About Calendar:

hearing aid for insight and consumer information. Info: Anna, 604-939-0327. n The Club Port Moody, a gathering place for those over 50 at 101 Noons Creek Dr., hosts a number of regular events, including: crocinole, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.; knitting, Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m.; cribbage, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon; ukulele group, Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Info: theclubportmoody.com.

n Dogwood Songsters Choir (age 50 plus) practises every Monday, 9:15 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion; it also entertains in retirement residences once a week and is dedicated to sharing the joy of singing in the community. New members are accepted in January and September. Info: 778-941-0788.

Coquitlam 50+ (Glen Pine and Dogwood pavilions) slo-pitch ball club is looking for men 55 and older and women 50 and older from the Tri-Cities to play ball. It is not necessary to have participated in organized ball in your past life, just have some knowledge of the game and an ability to make it around the bases. Teams play at Town Centre and Mundy parks; practices and games are held Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and the season begins as weather permits. Info: Len, 604-941-0081 or lenraili@shaw.ca; or Phil, 604-931-5498 or pjbd2@hotmail.com. Tri-ciTy news File phoTo

n Dogwood Drama Club meets Mondays and Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam (entrance and parking off Winslow Avenue). New members are always welcome for acting roles or backstage crew. Info: Darlene, 604-937-3536. see

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n Minds in Motion, a fitness and social program for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s and a care partner hosted, by Alzheimer Society of B.C., runs Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Cost: $38 per pair/8 weeks. Register in person or call 604-927-6098. n Stroke Recovery Association of BC, Coquitlam branch at Dogwood Pavilion invites people recovering from stroke and their caregivers most Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for speech therapy, exercise, indoor bocce, music, dance, games, speakers, outings, fun and friendship, 624 Poirier St. Info: Kim Bortolin, 604-927-6093.

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n Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family and Community Services’ Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam (corner of Smith Avenue and Robinson Street). Info: Gina, 604-937-6970. n The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-298-0780. n Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940. n Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 604-933-6098. n Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-552-7221 or info@burquest.org.

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‘Reverance’ scores in int’l contest A Coquitlam musician and composer will be in Minnesota next month to hear her piece played by the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS). Gina Williams recently won $1,500 from the organization in its inaugural Call for Scores Competition for Reverance — the last song on her Olympiad album released in 2018. A panel made up of Twin Cities composers and GTCYS artistic staff received nearly 60 scores from around the world in the open contest, choosing Williams’ notes as the best for “musical merit, pedagogical strength and suitability for Sinfonia,” it stated on its website. Reverence will be performed at GTCYS’ two spring festival concerts at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on May 5. Williams has a master’s degree in piano performance from the University of Alberta as well as television and film acting credits. She was profiled last May in The Tri-City News’ arts section.

Sharks versus Jets at Gleneagle Modern day Romeo and Juliet tale for West Side Story jAnIS CLEUgH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

When Gleneagle secondary’s new drama teacher auditioned his musical theatre class last October for a possible jukebox production, he knew it wasn’t a good fit. The 40 or so grade 9 to 12 students needed to create a more substantial work for their spring show, Justin Maller said, “because the talent pool was that impressive.” He settled on West Side Story, a 1957 Broadway musical made famous in a film version four years later by Natalie Wood as Maria and Richard Beymer as Tony. It had the depth Maller was looking for to challenge the students’ triple threat abilities and it raised social topics still hot in the U.S. and around the world today. For his Maria, Maller recruited Grade 12 student Hira Lalani for “her very unique singing style,” he said, noting in February, Lalani sang at Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of the Honors Women’s Choir in the 2019 High School Performance Honors Program. And for Maria’s beau, Tony, the Jets founder, Maller picked

Christian Ramirez, 16, a Grade 11 student at Gleneagle secondary school, takes the role of Tony in the Coquitlam high school’s spring production, West Side Story. Tori Kazemir plays the understudy of Maria for Hira Lalani and the character of Consuelo, one of eight Shark girls. janis cleugh/the tri-city news

Grade 11 student Christian Ramirez, a 16-year-old teen who was in last year’s Sister Act directed by Zelda Coertze. Maller also took on Gleneagle graduate Lyndsey Britten to handle the choreography (currently, the veteran stage actor and dancer is cast in the ensemble for the Royal City Musical Theatre production of Singin’ in the Rain at

the Massey Theatre in New Westminster). The school musical, which comes four years after Gleneagle grad Jennifer Gillis portrayed Maria at Theatre Under the Stars, is a modern day take on Romeo and Juliet. Set in the Upper West Side of New York City in the mid1950s, it follows the rivalry between two street gangs: the

Sharks, whose members are Puerto Rican immigrants, and the Jets, a white gang. Tensions boil over when Tony falls in love with Maria, the sister of the Sharks’ leader. Ramirez said he was excited to learn Gleneagle would be tackling a serious show but he’s confident his peers are up to the task. “We had a lot of Grade 12

students in musical theatre who left last year so now the lead roles are filled with people who were in the ensembles in the past,” he told The Tri-City News at the Coquitlam school on Monday. Tori Kazemir, a Grade 11 student who plays the Sharks girl Consuelo and is the Maria understudy, said while the narrative is sobering, the songs are remarkable. Among the pieces in Leonard Berstein and Stephen Sondheim’s score are: Jet Song, Something’s Coming, Maria, Tonight, America, I Feel Pretty and Somewhere. Meanwhile, Maller is no stranger to directing high school musicals. While in the Delta School District for 22 years, the Port Moody resident oversaw Grease, Footloose, Rent and Into the Woods while teaching at his most recent school, Sands secondary. A graduate of the UBC music program, Maller is also active in the Tri-City music community: He is the artistic director of the Coquitlam Chorale, which this weekend has two spring showcases, And the Winner Is…, at the Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship. For tickets at $15/$8 to West Side Story at Gleneagle secondary (1195 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam) on April 30, May 1 and 2, and May 8 to 10, visit the school or brownpapertickets. com. The curtain rises at 7 p.m. Call 604-464-5793.

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Hats, chaps out for Kickin’ It Country Fourth annual fundraiser for Coquitlam Foundation April 26 janis cleugh jcleugh@tricitynews.com

If you’re wanting to dust off a cowboy hat, tuck into some ribs and learn how to line dance, a philanthropic group in Coquitlam has just the answer for your country hankerings. Tickets are now on sale for the Coquitlam Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year: Kickin’ It Country, a buckaroo-themed bash taking place on Friday, April 26 at the All Saints Parish Hall in Coquitlam. Co-organizer and board director Linda Meneghello said the fourth annual event will be catered by Bert Arciaga, a chef at the Renaissance Hotel and Glen Pine Pavilion — a seniors complex in Coquitlam — and the culinary instructor at Gleneagle secondary. He’ll serve a three-course

Left to right: Coquitlam Foundation supporters John Meneghello; Linda Meneghello (board director); Coquitlam Coun. Trish Mandewo (board director); and executive director Dwight Yochim at Buchanan Square in Coquitlam. Janis cleugh/the tRi-citY neWs

meal that includes ribs, chicken and vegetarian options plus some fixings. As well, an Adesa auctioneer will be on hand to take live bids for prizes donated by companies with Tri-City connections: • 10 gift cards from Coquitlam Centre, valued at $100 each; • two packages for foreign language lessons from Europa Language School; • a night stay and golf round at Predator Ridge in Vernon, courtesy of Wesbild Holdings; • an overnight package in Victoria; • Rona patio furniture; a package from Angelo’s Salon and Spa; • and a Kate Spade purse given by Lawyers West. Guests can also place their bids for silent auction gift baskets during the night. Meanwhile, for entertainment, visitors can work off their feast by taking part in a line dance, guided by two instructors, or boogie to tunes provided by Coquitlam musician Tony Prophet and a DJ. Last year’s fundraiser

brought in about $15,000 for the foundation’s operations, said executive director Dwight Yochim. Founded in 1992, the Coquitlam Foundation manages 30 endowment funds for individuals and non-profit groups. Currently, it has around $3.2 million in its coffers and, over the past quarter century, has distributed more than $1 million in grants, bursaries and scholarships. Last June, the foundation handed out $43,400 in bursaries and scholarships to 53 recipients from the Symington Endowment Fund, the Trevor Wingrove Bursary Fund and the Rotary Club Community Service Award Fund, among others. It also gave $40,050 in grants to 15 organizations such as the Glen Pine 50plus Society’s Leisure Connections program for a dementia and Alzheimer’s support group. Its next annual awards celebration is June 20. For tickets to Kickin’ It Country, visit coquitlamfoundation.com. The event is sponsored in part by The Tri-City News.

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Trained as an engineer, the American entertainer spent five years on the Montrealbased company’s Totem production, showing his tricks in 25 cities. He won the gold metal at the International Jugglers’ Association Championships and appeared on The Tonight Show.

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Montreal native Nadya Blanchette will sing popular cabaret tunes at the next Musical Mornings recital in Coquitlam. The Nanaimo resident will join the series hosts, pianists Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann, for the revue on Wednesday, April 17 featuring “an eclectic and diverse array” of music from Europe and the United States, Blanchette told The Tri-City News last week. The trio will also talk about the piece before each performance, titled A Broadway Cabaret. “It’s a great opportunity to have a conversation about the repertoire and our experiences of performing them,” said the soprano who has worked with Cirque du Soleil, the Vancouver Symphony and CBC Radio,

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Soprano Nadya Blanchette joins pianists Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam on April 17 while juggler Greg Kennedy performs April 18. PHOTOS SUBMITTED

among others, and sang at the state funeral for former prime minister Pierre Trudeau. All songs for A Broadway Cabaret are sung in English, with compositions from Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim,

Leonard Bernstein, Rodgers and Hammerstein and George Gershwin. For tickets to the show at 10:30 a.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), call the box

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More than two dozen food trucks roll into Port Moody this month — and Coquitlam in June — for the annual Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival. And this year’s feasts are one hour longer. The Port Moody event runs at the Inlet Park on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. while the Coquitlam sweep is Sunday, June 2 at the same times. Magician Wes Barker, who appeared on America’s Got Talent, will entertain in Port Moody and characters from Paw Patrol will roam the park, located in the 3000block of Murray Street. Vendors will offer a $5 menu for samples. Visit fvfoodtruckfestival.com.

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ARTIST OF THE WEEK: xanthe kittson

Myths series picks up on photographer’s conceptual themes Birds of Prey. Enchanted. Fire and Ice. These are some of the names for the photography collections by Richmond resident Xanthe Kittson, who opened a solo exhibit in the Mezzanine Gallery at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts on March 29. Titled Myths, the series continues to play on Kittson’s themes of dreams and nightmares, fairy tales and horror shows, and human fears — with contrasting real and surreal worlds. A student at the Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Kittson picked up the camera at 14 at the recommendation of her high school photography teacher. Now, she creates conceptual and creative portraits as seen this photo called Sinking. place des arts

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Centaurs motivated by defence of soccer title Senior girls soccer in Fraser Valley North is not unlike a game of Survivor MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Persevere and do what it takes in league competition and your team will be steeled for a run through the Fraser Valley championships and on to provincials. That was the formula for success followed by the Centennial Centaurs last season, en route to their first provincial championship in 20 years. It also propelled the Heritage Woods Kodiaks to a top ranking the season prior, before they faltered in the Fraser Valleys. But the tough-as-nails level of competition means it can also be a long season for those teams developing young players stepping into vacancies left by graduating seniors. Here is a look at how six of the league’s seven teams stack up in a season that started last Wednesday. The Gleneagle Talons did not reply in time for our deadline.

CENTENNIAL CENTAURS

As defending provincial champions, the Centennial Centaurs senior girls soccer team has a target on its back.

Centennial Centaurs’ Emily Smith works her way around a Gleneagle Talons defender in their opening match of the high school senior girls’ soccer season last Wednesday at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

That’s just the way coach Larry Moro likes it.

“We’ve tried to embrace and challenge ourselves with

the idea of defending the title,” Moro said. “The biggest chal-

lenge will be bringing our ‘A’ game each time we step on the field as we know our opponents will be gunning to knock us off.” The team also has some unfinished business, Moro said. While dramatically winning the provincials in overtime was a pinnacle to last season, the Centaurs didn’t win their own league. They want to correct that. “We have set our goals for the season and the girls know what they are and what we aim to achieve,” Moro said. Attaining those goals will be eased by the return of 16 players from last year’s championship squad, and only three of those are seniors. One is Julia Kostecki, who returns to Centennial after playing in the Vancouver Whitecaps’ residency program for a couple of years. Moro said she’ll capably fill the void left in the midfield by the graduation of captain Danae Robillard, who’s now at Simon Fraser University. Grade 12 striker Kiara Buono will also be expected to reprise her scoring touch that resulted in a team-leading 16 goals last season. She’ll be set up by Grade 11 midfielder Reagan Mackenzie who, Moro expects, will orchestrate the Centaurs’ attack, while fellow juniors Emily Smith, Jessa Vance and Lucia Zecca anchor the defence. Sophomores Sophia Ferreira and Avery Tulloch will also be

expected to take another step in their development after exceptional seasons as Grade 9s. Still, Moro remains wary of unexpected factors, like injuries or school commitments, that could veer his charges from their mission. “We hope we are deep enough to balance those challenges,” he said.

RIVERSIDE RAPIDS

The Riverside Rapids were the only mark on Centennial’s otherwise clean run towards a provincial championship last season. A 1-0 win over the Centaurs earlier in the season gave them the tiebreaker to finish atop the Fraser Valley North after both teams finished tied in the standings. The Rapids squeaked into the provincials as the last qualifier out of the Fraser Valley, then placed 11th at provincials. Rapids’ coach Kenny Jamieson said his young team that lost eight players to graduation will look to experienced defenders like Amy Vegh, Natalie Gane, Katelyn Walker, Taya Schubert and Sophie Irvine for leadership. Not that his Grade 11 players are totally adrift, as most were part of the junior team that won the Fraser Valley championship when they were in Grade 9. “They bring a lot of soccer see

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experience and skill to our team,” Jamieson said, adding they’ll need ever ounce of it in the competitive league. “We are hoping our team can come together quickly,” he said.

DR. CHARLES BEST BLUE DEVILS A seventh-place finish in last year’s provincials should be a good foundation for the Blue Devils to build on, said the team’s coach, Alfonso Napoletano. Senior players like Valerie Silva, Jenna Mele, Tara Kong, Chatel Da Silva and Marina Verones got a taste of what it takes to succeed at the highest level, which he hopes will filter down to the team’s younger players. “Leadership is very important for the success of any team,” Napoletano said, adding he’s been very pleased with the chemistry he saw developing already during practice and pre-season matches.

Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils’ Tara Kong, right, battles Port Moody Blues’ Erica Zeng in the first half of their Fraser Valley North senior girls’ high school soccer match, Monday at Trasolini Field in Port Moody. The Blue Devils won, 6-1. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

He said his charges believe they can compete with any team.

HERITAGE WOODS KODIAKS

The coach of the Heritage

Woods Kodiaks is bullish on her bears. Julie French said this year’s

team will be notable for its work ethic and dedication. Leading the way in those departments will be Grade 12 midfielder Charlotte Hall, who’s been part of the school’s soccer program since she was in Grade 9. “She is always willing to help out with anything needed, including goal,” French said. Other seniors French will look to show the way for the team’s younger players include midfielder Mya Mills, who relies on speed and timing to create space, as well as Madeline Counsell and Hayley Anderson, who are strong and fast with a knack for scoring. Another senior, Chloe Campaeau, will anchor the team’s defence, supported by sophomore Nyah Courchesne. Other up-and-comes noted by French include Grade 10 center midfielder Tianna Spyridis, who can mix it up physically and distribute the ball to her teammates, as well as Katelyn McCaskill in the

defensive end.

TERRY FOX RAVENS

The Terry Fox Ravens are a young team built around four core veterans. “We’re going to rely on our seniors on the field to help role model and guide the players,” said Ravens’ coach Jennifer Dalyrimple. Hayley Perri is a Grade 12 forward Dalyrimple said has great awareness of what’s happening on the field that she’s able to convert to creative playmaking. The team’s three other seniors are all defenders, which bodes well for the confidence and development of the Ravens’ junior goalkeeper, Mackenzie Frizzell: Ashley Passaglia is mentally tough and determined who, Dalyrimple said, always brings a total effort to games and practices; Tahlaela Marks, whose aggressive and gritty style of play provides the team’s backbone; and Mikalea Ladron, whose calm demeanour settles her teammates and see

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PORT MOODY BLUES

What the Port Moody Blues lack in experience, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make up with fun and enthusiasm. Bluesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coach Edward Roberts said the graduation of more than half the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starters means pluck and character will go

a long way to determining their success. The major absence from the pitch will be Ziyana Samanani, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moved on to Rice University in Houston, Tex. Her void as a leader will be hard to fill, Roberts conceded. But heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s encouraged by the early-season emergence of Sophia Gaskell, who, Roberts said, can shoot the ball with power and precision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She will be looking to find the back of the net,â&#x20AC;? he said. As well, Hannah Oldewening now has a year of experience in her boots after she joined the senior team as a Grade 9 player last season and played every match. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The challenge is the significant disparity between teams like Centennial and Charles Best who could easily be in the provincial final,â&#x20AC;? Roberts said.

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Second-quarter forecasts The brokerage predicted the national aggregate price of a home would rise just one per cent in the second quarter’s spring market. However, Royal LePage said it is expecting home prices in Greater Vancouver to fall 1.4 per cent between early April and the end of June. The report said interventionist government policy such as the mortgage stress test has dampened the market – and that the announcement of the First Time Home Buyer Incentive in the recent Federal Budget could further influence the cycle. Soper said, “Without a healthy influx of first-time buyers, the entire cycle of real estate activity can stall. There is the chance, however, that activity levels in the spring of 2019 will be reduced as some delay purchases, waiting for the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive to kick in.”

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By Virtue of the Repairman’s Lien Act Commonwealth Bailiffs will dispose of: Registered Owner: Tina Corfield 2014 Dodge Ram VIN: 1C6RR7FTXES103467 There is presently an amount due of $367.50 plus additional cost of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given, this unit will be sold on the 26th day of April, 2019 or thereafter, from Commonwealth Bailiffs 19670-8th Ave, Langley, BC. NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT APPLICATION FOR A BREWERY LOUNGE ENDORSEMENT Application for a Brewery Lounge Endorsement has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch from The Bakery Brewing Company located at 2617 Murray Street in Port Moody. Person capacity for the proposed endorsement area will be limited to 140 persons consisting of 76 interior and 74 patio; within the hours of 11:00 AM to 2.00 AM. Residents located within a 0.8 km radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by writing to: THE GENERAL MANAGER C/O SENIOR LICENSING ANALYST LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH PO BOX 9292 VICTORIA, BC V8W 9J8 2) Email to: lclb.lclb@gov.bc.ca PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name, and address must be received on or before May 13, 2019. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT The following vehicle will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 2004 MAZDA 3 VIN: JM1BK12F941167855 Registered Owner: AUTO 360 WHOLESALE LTD Debt Amount as of April 1st, 2019 is $5,196.00 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by April 26th, 2019 to COQUITLAM TOWING AND STORAGE LTD, 218 CAYER STREET COQUITLAM, BC V3K 5B1

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT The following vehicle will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 2007 PONTIAC G6 VIN: 1G2ZG58NX74194351 Registered Owner: GOLDBECK DAWN CHERI Debt Amount as of April 1st, 2019 is $4,871.00 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by April 26th, 2019 to COQUITLAM TOWING AND STORAGE LTD, 218 CAYER STREET COQUTILAM, BC V3K 5B1

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT The following vehicle will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 2004 HONDA ACCORD VIN: 1HGCM72664A800170 Registered Owner: ROGERS JENNIFER MICHELLE Debt Amount as of April 1st, 2019 is $4,778 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by April 26th, 2019 to COQUITLAM TOWING AND STORAGE LTD, 218 CAYER STREET COQUITLAM, BC V3K 5B1

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT The following vehicle will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 1991 FORD EXPLORER VIN: 1FMDU34X5MUD90831 Registered Owner: DUTLAUME RODNEY CHARLES Debt Amount as of April 1st, 2019 is $3,997 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by April 26th, 2019 to COQUITLAM TOWING AND STORAGE LTD, 218 CAYER STREET COQUITLAM, BC V3K 5B1

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT The following vehicle will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 2002 Toyota Corolla VIN: 2T1BR12E020859871 Registered Owner: GEBREWOLD JACOB Debt amount as of April 1st, 2019 is $6,594.00 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by April 26th, 2019 to COQUITLAM TOWING AND STORAGE LTD, 218 CAYER STREET COQUITLAM, BC V3K 5B1

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WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT The following vehicle will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 2008 SATURN ASTRA VIN: W08AR671785043429 Registered Owner: WEST COAST EXOTIC AUTO GROUP Debt Amount as of April 1st, 2019 is $5,660.44 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by April 26th, 2019 to COQUITLAM TOWING AND STORAGE COMPANY LTD, 218 CAYER STREET COQUITLAM, BC V3K 5B1

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WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT The following vehicle will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER VIN: JA3AU26U19U607558 Registered Owner: BARISIC DANI Debt Amount as of April 1st, 2019 is $7,200.00 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by April 26th, 2019 to COQUITLAM TOWING AND STORAGE LTD, 218 CAYER STREET COQUITLAM, BC V3K 5B1

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT The following vehicle will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 2004 CHEVROLET ASTRO VIN: 1GNEL19X04B120112 Registered Owner: KATRUSIAK JASYN JOHN FREDER Debt Amount as of April 1st, 2019 is $5,959 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by April 26th, 2019 to COQUITLAM TOWING AND STORAGE LTD, 218 CAYER STREET COQUITLAM BC V3K 5B1

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT The following vehicle will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 2002 CHEVROLET S10 VIN: 1GCCT19W128174620 Registered Owner: ROBINSON STEPHEN DOUGLAS Debt Amount as of April 1st, 2019 is $4,729.00 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by April 26th, 2019 to COQUITLAM TOWING AND STORAGE LTD, 218 CAYER STREET COQUITLAM, BC V3K 5B1

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT The following vehicle will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT VIN: 1G1AR15H897197723 Registered Owner: MAYO MINDI SINGH Debt amount as of April 1st, 2019 is $6,213.00 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by April 26th, 2019 to COQUITLAM TOWING AND STORAGE LTD, 218 CAYER STREET COQUITLAM, BC V3K 5B1

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT The following vehicle will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 2009 PONTIAC VIBE VIN: 5Y2SL67819Z404738 Registered Owner: URQUHART DAVID L DBA 2ND GEAR MOTORSPORT DE Debt Amount as of April 1st, 2019 is $4,500 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by April 26th, 2019 to COQUITLAM TOWING AND STORAGE LTD, 218 CAYER STREET COQUITLAM, BC V3K 5B1

WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN ACT This shall serve as legal notice to North Shore Automotive Centre, of our intent to dispose of/sell any and all the contents stored in the container located at Container King, 1156 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC. Items to be sold are believed to include automotive tools, equipment and supplies. The sale will take place on Wednesday, April 24th at Container King.

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