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The blue and white Adidas sneakers that Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox laced up on his historic Marathon of Hope are among the many items on display in a touring exhibit that opened Wednesday at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria. For more photographs from Terry Fox: Running to the Heart of Canada, see page 8.

As the city of Port Coquitlam grapples with the aftermath of employee theft — revealed this week in an exclusive TriCity News story — a number of Lower Mainland municipalities say they believe their purchasing safeguards are tight enough to avoid a similar problem. They say their checks and balances are sufficient and most haven’t experienced employee fraud to such an extent as in Port Coquitlam. see SAFEGUARDS, page 11

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R’view red tape for society volunteers DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Red tape is threatening to put an end to a free program that provides monthly tours of Riverview’s heritage trees.

And volunteers are wondering if a crackdown by BC Housing is bringing an end to public access to the 244-acre site in Coquitlam. For a quarter of a century, the Riverview Horticultural

making it difficult for the group to continue its work, says member Norma Gillespie. “They’re making it a challenge for us to offer what we have been offering as a public service for many, many years,”

Centre Society (RHCS) has been working toward the preservation of a century-old tree collection while taking members of the public on guided walks of the grounds. But new rules and fees are

she told The Tri-City News. “It is worrying.” Over the past few years, since BC Housing took over the management of the site, the group has faced a barrage of paperwork, including a

requirement to sign a licence, which restricts access to the property except in designated areas, for each walk and the annual Treefest. see LONG-RUNNING, page 16

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ROAD SAFETY

Latest crash riles PoMo Gatensbury residents City plans help to coincide with water main work DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

A Port Moody resident is renewing her call for traffic calming at the bottom of Gatensbury Road after a car crashed into an embankment Monday afternoon. “If you don’t do traffic calming on the entire road, you will have people speeding,” said Lori Holdenried. Police are continuing to interview witnesses to find how the late-afternoon accident happened. But to Holdenried, the crash confirms her concerns about safety problems with the route. Holdenried, who is part of the Facebook group Gatensbury Residents for Road Safety, said cars speed up and down the road, and a study conducted last year by PoMo police backs her claim. She said she is disappointed the city didn’t follow up on a

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A driver reportedly crossed the centre line and crashed into an embankment on Gatensbury Road at approximately 3 p.m. Monday. A resident is calling for enhanced calming measures in the area. The city of Port Moody is already planning some fixes next year. residents’ request for traffic calming on lower Gatensbury in 2012, although it did pro-

hibit commercial truck traffic and install centre line delineators on more curved stretches

further up the road in 2011. “There have been multiple requests and recommenda-

tions for traffic calming — for example a meridian, that would have prevented her

from crossing the road,” Holdenried said. The city’s explanation for not adding more centre line delineators further down the hill was that they could introduce new hazards and there are fewer curves and better visibility on that stretch of road. But safety issues will get a second look, Mayor Mike Clay said, when a nearly $3-million water and storm main project gets underway in 2018. Although it still needs final approval, he said the project would include a sidewalk on one side of the road, road reconstruction with improved cambering at some of the curves, and when the street is dug up, engineers will be looking to improve traffic safety. In the meantime, Clay said, people have to use common sense when driving down a steep hill with narrow shoulders. “That’s a very unsafe place to decide to speed. When people go off the road, it’s miraculous we haven’t had more harm to people and to property.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

SCHOOL DISTRICT 43

No layoffs for first time in 16 years A court-ordered funding boost brings big change DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

School District 43 will be able to balance its budget this year thanks to the infusion of cash from previous surpluses and burgeoning enrolment in international education. But the biggest news at Tuesday’s public budget meeting was heralded by teachers as a great relief when the annual layoff and recall process was cancelled for this year — the first time in 16 years. “It’s great news for teachers,” said Coquitlam Teachers’ Association president Ken Christensen, who said last year, 300 teachers had to be laid off and noted this year’s retention plan is a first since 2001. Putting an end to the layoff and recall process comes as the district identifies school needs for spending $16.9 million in classroom enhancement funds

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In 2014 School District 43 teachers wore numbers indicating their position in the layoff recall process after more than 600 teachers were laid off to balance the budget. This year, there will be no teacher layoffs because of court-ordered staffing requirements. and comes just three years after 600 teachers were laid off

and signalled their dismay with a public protest.

Now, SD43 is cancelling the process to ensure it has

enough teachers in what has become an increasingly competitive job market as many B.C. districts scramble to meet collective agreement requirements as stipulated by a B.C. Supreme Court decision and an agreement between the BC Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government. “The risk of not enough [teachers] is worse than the risk of no layoffs both financially and educationally,” Patricia Gartland told The Tri-City News. Typically, teachers at the bottom of the seniority list are laid off in spring, with most rehired back when enrolment and retirements are confirmed. This year SD43 is guessing that it will likely need everybody back in schools in September. Budget figures show other good news as well. Officials are recommending the SD43 board of education pass a budget that hires back some positions that were cut to balance the budget in previous years and add new ones to help with school needs, including: • two learning services teachers;

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• two school psychologists; • two speech and language pathologists; • two tech support teachers; • and seven education assistants. As for whether the layoff and recall process could be cancelled for next year as well, Gartland said she couldn’t be certain, but she said ending the stressful procedure has always been the district’s goal. Meanwhile, it’s up to school officials to identify how many teachers they will need to achieve ratios in the collective agreement, with numbers expected April 28, after the public budget meeting. Then comes the job of organizing classrooms and identifying space needs. For the most part, schools can accommodate smaller classes without portables, Gartland said, because computer labs and other multi-purpose rooms can be converted to classes. “We’re doing our best to accommodate students in their existing schools,” she said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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VoteSmart2017 Three all-candidates meetings next week First three forums from chamber are Tues., Wed., Thurs.

The provincial election campaign is underway and there are a number of opportunities for Tri-City voters to listen to local candidates at public forums — including three next week. Four of five remaining all-candidates meetings will be hosted by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce (from 7 to 9 p.m.) as follows: • Tuesday, April 18 for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain candidates: Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam; • Wednesday, April 19 for Port Coquitlam candidates: PoCo Inn and Suites, 1545 Lougheed Highway, PoCo; • Thursday, April 20 for Port Moody-Coquitlam candidates: Inlet Theatre at PoMo city hall, 100 Newport Dr.; • and Thursday, April 27 for Coquitlam-Maillardville candidates: Best Western Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre, 319 North Rd., Coquitlam.

ELECTION COVERAGE COMING UP

Starting next week, The Tri-City News’ provincial election coverage kicks into high gear. Among the stories planned leading up to the May 9 voting day are: n Profiles of the 12 major party candidates plus other candidates. n Coverage of candidate forums. n Information on the four Tri-City ridings and how you can vote. So read your paper and check out www.tricitynews.com

According to a chamber press release, “These debates are designed to give voters the chance to hear directly from the provincial candidates vying for residents’ votes.” Registration is not required. For more information, visit tricitieschamber.com.

• As well, the Westwood Plateau Community Association will host a candidate forum on Wednesday, May 3, 7 p.m. at Summit community centre, 1450 Parkway Blvd., Coquitlam. newsroom@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews

April 22 is Port Moody’s City-Wide Garage Sale! Get ready to go bargain hunting! We have over 60 homes participating in our City-Wide Garage Sale. Make sure to pay special attention to the addresses with a * – they’re also giving away gently used goods. We want to hear from you! Sellers, take photos of your most unusual items, and tag it with #pomogaragesale on social media. Savvy buyers, do the same thing with your best garage sale finds! You can also find a garage sale map online at www.portmoody.ca/garagesale

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CRIME

Attempted murder charge after October attack in Coquitlam Victim, alleged attacker knew each other, say police A violent late-night meeting last fall between two alleged members of the drug trade has led to attempted murder and break and enter charges against a 26-year-old Port Coquitlam man. Sina Mohammed Ali Tabrizi was expected to appear in B.C. provincial court in PoCo Thursday to face the charges related to two incidents that

happened on Oct. 3, 2016. Coquitlam RCMP say two people met up in the early morning hours at an isolated area on Pipeline Road, where a 29-year-old man was stabbed with what police are calling an “edged weapon,” sustaining life-threatening injuries. While the victim sought help, a break-in occurred at his Coquitlam home. The accused, Tabrizi, is known to police and they say the crime was not random — both the victim and accused attacker knew each other through the drug trade,

Mounties say. Police were able to piece together the investigation because of the co-operation of witnesses and members of the community, and the retrieval of security video. “This is a reminder that the drug trade involves a lot of dangers,” Sgt. Tony Porato of Coquitlam RCMP’s Investigative Support Team said in a press release. “It’s not a glamourous lifestyle. You can quickly go from short-term profit to nearly losing your life.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Give blood Thursday Port Moody’s fire hall hosts its third annual blood drive next week with high hopes. In 2015, 119 people donated 89 units (117% of the 76-unit target) and, last year,

123 people donated 94 units (124% of the target). The success of the first two has prompted Canadian Blood Services to add a bed and increase the target, from 76 units to 101.

The blood drive is on Thursday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Book an appointment at www.blood.ca or 1-888-2DONATE. newsroom@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews

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TERRY FOX’S JOURNEY IS CELEBRATED

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The touring exhibit titled Terry Fox: Running to the Heart of Canada launched Wednesday at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria and will be open until Oct. 1. The opening coincided with the 37th anniversary of the day the Port Coquitlam hero started his cross-country fundraiser for cancer research, on April 12, 1980. Fox’s friend Doug Alward and his brother, Darrell (above), both of whom were part of the Marathon of Hope journey, were also at the exhibit opening at the Royal BC Museum, as was Fox’s eldest brother, Fred. Meanwhile, a smaller travelling exhibit about Fox will open in September at Heritage at Leigh Square in Port Coquitlam — around the same time as the Terry Fox Hometown Run. Like the Victoria display, it is being organized by the Canadian Museum of History in partnership with the Terry Fox Centre. That show, also timed to run as part of the country’s 150th anniversary celebrations, will end in November.

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GENERAL ELECTION The provincial election is on May 9, 2017 You can vote if you are: • 18 or older on May 9, 2017 • a Canadian citizen, and • a resident of British Columbia for the past six months

Voter registration You must be registered to vote. If you are not already registered, you can register when you vote. Remember to bring your ID with you when you vote.

Make voting easy Look for your Where to Vote card in the mail and bring it with you when you vote. It will make voting faster and easier. You can vote at any voting place in the province. Voting places are listed on your Where to Vote card and at elections.bc.ca/wtv. You can also call 1-800-661-8683 to find voting places near you.

General Voting Day General Voting Day is May 9. Voting is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific time).

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Becoming a candidate You can get a candidate nomination kit from your district electoral office or online at elections.bc.ca. Completed nomination kits must be delivered to your district electoral officer by 1 p.m. (Pacific time) on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

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Coronation Park plan public hearing April 25 First two readings given to plan to densify area GARY MCKENNA

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A new neighbourhood plan for Coronation Park in Port Moody took another step forward this week. On Tuesday, council voted in favour of giving first two readings to the land use concept plan, which calls for highrises, mid-rises and townhouses in the area between

Barnet Highway, Ioco Road, Guildford Way and Balmoral Drive. A public hearing will be held on the plan at Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.) on Tuesday, April 25. Residents in the area have been split over the proposal, with some welcoming the change and increase in density. During a public input session in January, council heard from people who said they wanted to see greater diversity of housing choices similar to what exists at other high-density developments at Newport and Suter Brook. Other residents opposed the

extensive plan. “I am in total opposition,” Tyler Brown said at the time. “Alternatively, I would support sensitive infill — duplexes, triplexes, townhomes — that would keep it sustainable while maintaining the livability and character.” The neighbourhood plan includes a new 0.4-hectare park and pedestrian overpass that would connect residents with the Inlet Centre Evergreen Extension station. The document also outlines new vehicle access to Coronation Park.

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What’s in a name? Could be a payday GARY MCKENNA The Tri-CiTy News

Corporations looking to put their name on a civic recreation facility are being encouraged to contact the city of Coquitlam. Naming rights are up for sale for the amphitheatre at Town Centre Park and the Poirier Forum, agreements that could fetch the municipality hundreds of thousands of dollars. Kerri Lore, Coquitlam’s community partnerships and policy manager, said interest from corporations wanting to work with the city has “increased dramatically” over the last few months. For $450,000, a business or organization could put their name on the performance plaza at Town Centre Park for 10 years while the Poirier Forum name rights are up for sale for $350,000 for the same time period. The prices were determined by an outside consultant — “before the arrival of the SkyTrain,” Lore notes — but the city is flexible and willing to negotiate, she said. For its money, a corporation or organization would have their brand included at the facility, on ancillary signage as well as the city website and

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Coquitlam residents celebrated Canada’s 149th birthday last year at the Town Centre Park performance plaza. The city is looking to partner with an organization or business entity interested in purchasing the naming rights to the amphitheatre. other marketing material. The partner would also have the right of first refusal to sponsor any events at the facility. “It is really about enhancing city services without having to increase taxes,” Lore said. “We want to do that in any way that doesn’t compromise our mandate.” She added that the city is not willing to partner with just any corporation or entity — Coquitlam has a strict sponsorship policy that prohibits agreements with businesses that may not be aligned with the city’s goals of creating active lifestyles at its recreation

facilities, Lore said. “It has to be compatible with the standards of the parks department,” she added. “We wouldn’t consider tobacco, alcohol, gambling — any service that contributes to an unhealthy lifestyle.” There is no timeline for an agreement but Lore said she hopes to have something before council before the end of the year. She noted, however, that negotiations can take up to 18 months and that it is unlikely any name changes will be happening in 2017. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

CHANGES TO CITY RECYCLING DEPOTS Mariner Way Recycling Depot will close Apr. 21, 2017 The depot is closing to make way for gas line construction and will not re-open.

Coquitlam Transfer Station 1200 United Blvd. 604-681-5600

Residents are encouraged to visit the Coquitlam Transfer Station, which accepts a variety of recyclables for free.

Questions wastereduction@coquitlam.ca 604-927-3500 coquitlam.ca/recycle

EXPANDED SERVICE COMING TO TOWN CENTRE DEPOT

COQUITLAM WASTE WIZARD

We’re expanding the Town Centre Depot to accept Styrofoam, plastic bags, batteries, and small electronics.

Check out the City’s online Waste Wizard for more information. Simply type the name of the waste item and the wizard will tell you how to recycle, compost or dispose of it.

Watch for the improvements by late June. Notices will be posted at the depot and online.

SEPARATE YOUR WASTE. Coquitlam’s waste collection program FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT COQUITLAM.CA/TRASHTALK OR PHONE 604-927-3500

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POCO THEFT

Safeguards aplenty continued from front page

In that case, an employee was found to have stolen about $175,000 in taxpayers’ money over a three-year period — the individual has since repaid the funds — by purchasing tools and small equipment using a city-issued credit card and through cityapproved vendors who charged the items to the municipality’s accounts payable system. The items were then sold through a “thirdparty broker,” according to PoCo’s chief administrative officer. Asked about its purchasing policies and restrictions, the city of Coquitlam’s general manager for finance and technology, Michelle Hunt, said about a quarter of its staff have corporatepurchase cards. The majority of those cards’ limits are $2,500 per transaction — or $4,000 a month — with exceptions for staff who have to make emergency or specialty purchases (such as in the fire or police departments), for bulk buying and for booking group travel, conferences or courses. “However, these purchases do require prior approval,” Hunt said, adding all transactions by city staff require a supervisor or manager to sign off. Hunt said a review by the cardholder’s boss is done on a monthly basis and the finance department scrutinizes each purchase made each month; staff are contacted directly if expenses are unclear, she said.

In Port Moody, about half of the municipal employees have city credit cards that allow staff to make a single purchase up to $5,000, said spokesperson Rosemary Lodge. Still, every transaction has to be approved by a manager — “no exceptions,” she said, adding, “Employees are required to abide by strict guidelines related to card use. Any misuse can result in the loss of card.” No cash advances are permitted and any changes to the limits must be approved by a department head or the finance department, Lodge said. As in Coquitlam, there are monthly reconciliations and all receipts have to be submitted. Periodic audits of transactions are also conducted by the city’s finance staff. The city of Surrey has a much lower number of city-issued credit cards for its 4,199 staff. There, only 481 employees have purchasing abilities, with the maximum monthly amount at $10,000. Its internal auditors also conduct occasional reviews and managers have to sign off on monthly statements, said Oliver Lum, the city’s communications manager. Darin Leite, director of corporate services for the city of Langley, said about a third of his organization holds city cards, with limits ranging from $500 to $25,000. In his municipality, monthly statements are reviewed by a supervisor and the finance depart-

ment, and “detailed receipts must be provided for each purchase,” he told The Tri-City News, noting cards are also restricted by amount and vendor types. The city of Vancouver also keeps a close eye on its employee spending, with only 781 credit cards issued for its payroll of more than 10,500 workers. Most of the credit cards have a monthly limit of $7,000 — and a transaction limit of $2,000 — and anything above requires a green light from a finance head, said Jag Sandhu of corporate communications. As well, each expense must be approved by a manager. “Purchase card transactions and approvals are recorded online,” he told The Tri-City News. “Managers are accountable for approving transactions monthly; review and monitoring is performed centrally by finance, and internal audit departments review the program periodically.” Still, over the last 20 years, through audits, three issues have been discovered in Vancouver that have resulted in staff terminations. Last month, the city of Port Coquitlam hired a consultant to conduct a forensic review of its systems and procedures for employee purchases; its report is due next week. After its recommendations are presented, city council is expected to discuss whether police should be involved. That employee, who has not been named, resigned last week. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

City of Coquitlam

NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION The City has received an application to amend the Citywide Official Community Plan (CWOCP) and Northwest Coquitlam Area Plan (NWCAP) relating to the properties located at 1412 and 1414 Pipeline Road. The application proposes a redesignation of the subject properties from Suburban Residential to Townhousing. The application also proposes to amend the CWOCP and NWCAP in order to redesignate the northwest portion of the site from Suburban Residential to Open Space, which would create consistency with the property to the west. If approved, the application would facilitate the construction of a twelve (12) unit conventional strata townhouse development. You are now being invited to provide input to Council with respect to the above-noted application. The City of Coquitlam will be receiving the input requested herein up to Friday, April 21, 2017. Written correspondence can be provided in one of the following ways: By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca Fax: 604-927-3015 Mail: City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 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 Wednesday, April 12, 2017 to Friday, April 21, 2017 excluding statutory holidays To obtain more information on this application you may: 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 Call Karen Wong, Development Planner, Planning and Development Department, at 604-927-3476 Email Karen Wong, Development Planner, Planning and Development Department, at kwong@coquitlam.ca 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.

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INGRID RICE

Tolls and taxes Capping or eliminating bridge tolls looks good in headlines but does it make sense as public policy? That’s the question many are asking in the wake of duelling announcements made by the BC Liberals and BC NDP last weekend. The former would cap Port Mann and Golden Ears bridge tolls at $500 per year while the latter would eliminate them. A fairer system would be for all non-local road and bridge upgrades to be paid from provincial taxation, including gas taxes, with political parties laying out their priorities and people voting accordingly. As well, TransLink has talked about mobility pricing, making all drivers pay for how much they drive, with the possibility that such a system could be in place to pay for roads and bridges by 2021. Something has to be done to address fairness but simply eliminating tolls without a broader policy framework on infrastructure funding is wrong. There is a bigger picture to examine — and it includes traffic, public transportation and the environment — and the parties need to address it with more than expensive campaign promises.

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THE ENVIRONMENT

Dialogue will help environment, business COLUMN: SELENA NICCOLI

or something as clean as protecting the environment, the debate that takes place between scientists and the business world can be dirty. When U.S. President Donald Trump was asked, “Who will protect the environment?” he replied: “We’ll be fine with the environment; we can leave a little bit, but you can’t destroy businesses.” Here lies the problem with this debate today. What can we do that will protect the environment while simultaneously having a strong economy without any fossil fuels? Lots of the negativity is being generated from the business community when discussing such problems as climate change. Many can get defensive and argue the laws are to hurt them. Or they ask how they will make their money and provide for their families? These are good questions. Protecting the environment does not have to come at the cost of business. It is safe to say that without the environment, there will be no business to do, so how do we get the best of both worlds? Humans need to invest in our planet and do so quickly. Climate change can be tricky as you cannot see its effects right away. Every time you use your car, you don’t see the temperature NEWSROOM 604-472-3030 DELIVERY 604-472-3040 DISPLAY ADS 604-472-3020 CLASSIFIED ADS 604-630-3300 n

“Climate change can be tricky as you cannot see its effects right away. Every time you use your car, you don’t see the temperature rise or an iceberg melting away, so you don’t see what damage is done to the Earth until it is too late. Getting people on board with changing their habits to fix something that they can’t see is difficult.” rise or an iceberg melting away, so you don’t see what damage is done to the Earth until it is too late. Getting people on board with changing their habits to fix something that they can’t see is difficult. First, tax breaks and other incentives can be used to urge people to make the switch. People will not change their mind without such actions benefiting them.

Allowing for research to be done and investing in the sciences will open a world of possibilities that clean energy can provide for us. Not only can we create new ways of getting energy but we can continue strengthening what we have in place for clean energy. These will create new jobs and new opportunities for business. Since one of the biggest concerns is our energy, creating a whole new energy source and promoting new clean energy companies could see new investing opportunities. Fossil fuel use is not sustainable for the long term. But having a company in something like clean, renewable energy could be beneficial. Not only are you protecting the Earth but your business plan does not have to have an end. Oil will run out, so will coal, but with renewable, clean energy, it doesn’t have to. The road to sustainability is not an easy one. But time and time again we get politics mixed up with our environmental needs. The time for pointing fingers at people and blaming one group or the other is over. Having an open dialogue about the environment in a respectful manner is the first step on the road to our planet being clean and our businesses booming. Selena Niccoli is a Douglas College student writing for her environmental sociology class.

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GARAGE SALES

City should have put trees City-wide garage first in rec centre planning sales should be The Editor, Re. “Save cherry trees at PoCo complex” (Letters, The Tri-City News, April 5). In his excellent letter, Bill Herbst generously says that he believes the city of Port Coquitlam did what it could to save the trees near the PoCo rec complex in anticipation of construction of the new rec centre. In response to my letter on the topic, a staff member from the city’s engineering and public works division wrote back saying: “Once the building’s siting and access requirements were known, we carefully considered the potential for tree retention.” But that is exactly backward. Rather than designing projects and then salvaging a handful of trees as an afterthought, priority must be given to preserving mature trees at the beginning, with the project designed around them. The tree canopy in our re-

on different days The Editor, Re. “Get ready to get rid of stuff with sales” (The Tri-City News, April 5). I am a garage sale fan. Every year this month, I have struggled about which city should I go to as I can not visit all in such limit time when Port Coquitlam and Port Moody hold their citywide sales on the same day (this year, on April 22).

The people I’ve spoken to at both city halls insisted they have to run this program on Earth Day. I believe citizens could have more chance to buy/sell if the city-wide garage sales are held on different days (such as in Coquitlam, which will hold its sale this year on May 27). I hope this is changes next year. Sidney Shan, Coquitlam

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Planning the new rec complex and then considering what trees could be saved is backwards thinking, argues letter writer Rhamona Vos-Browning. gion is coming down fast, with dramatic effects on livability and wildlife. We have to do better. Rhamona Vos-Browning, Port Coquitlam

The Tri-City News welcomes letters to the editor. Submissions must contain name, address and daytime phone number. The editor reserves the right to edit for clarity, brevity, libel and taste. Email letters to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

AGE NOT BIGGEST ISSUE The Editor, Re. “How old to toke?” (The Tri-City News, March 31). It seems to me that limiting the age to purchase legalized pot would only mean the adding of a limitation that would be unenforceable. I would much rather see a market much as it is now,

one where having a toke is not restricted by age. We should remember that all we are really doing with legalization is changing the supplier. A much bigger issue will fall on families, businesses and schools, and how they implement restrictions on pot use. A. Williams, Port Coquitlam

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Community organizations will provide parents of children 0-6 years of age with information on safety, health, literacy awareness, recreation and other community programs. Admission is FREE. Non-perishable items are being accepted for the local food bank. Pinetree Community Centre 1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Phone: 604.927.6960 tricitiesecd.ca

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Heritage Woods teams going global with wins Two teams from Heritage Woods secondary school scored big at an academic competition earlier this month in West Vancouver. And their top marks will get some global exposure. April 8 and 9, Mulgrave School hosted the Vancouver Regional Round for the World Scholar’s Cup, an international academic competition started 10 years ago as a celebration of learning that involves more than 45 countries and 1,500 schools. Regional events like the Vancouver round are held around the world to qualify for the Global Rounds, which will be held this summer in Hanoi,

Vietnam; Athens, Greece; and Capetown, South Africa. From there, top teams advance to the Tournament of Champions at Yale University. The two teams from the Port Moody school were: (1) Jasmine So Min Lim, Rose SheikhBahaie and Michelle Liu; and (2) Golsa Moazedi, Rachel Springle and Rachael Tomlinson. The local kids collected a number of individual and team medals, and both teams qualified to move forward to the Global Rounds. Among the honours won at the Mulgrave competition: • Scholar’s Bowl – fourth place senior division, team:

Heritage Woods 1; • debate champions – senior honour medals, individual: Liu and Tomlinson; • writing champions – senior honour medals, individual: Springle and Lim; • challenge – science – senior honour medal, individual: Liu; • top writing teams – senior honour medal, team: Heritage Woods 2; • school top scholar: Tomlinson; • champion team countdown, team: HW1; • additional qualifiers, team: HW2 (qualified to move onto Global Round based on aggregate points).

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RIVERVIEW LANDS

Long-running events to now need $50/hr. ‘location fixer’ continued from front page

The most recent issue came up this year when BC Housing required the society to pay $50 an hour for a location fixer — a professional who usually does location work for the film industry — to be on hand during free monthly tree tours. The group struggled but came up with $500 as a deposit at a time when it was grieving the loss of Donna Crosby, a longtime RHCS member and secretary who usually dealt with the group’s paperwork and with BC Housing. And more money will likely be needed in the future if tree tours continue. Gillespie said she is disheartened with the latest BC Housing directive. “After our last meeting when we talked about this, we’ve been doing these walks for 20odd years and we haven’t been able to save that site. We’re not making any changes, we’re just letting BC Housing tell us what we should do.” In addition to staying out of buildings and filing notice of event location, the group may have to supply toilet paper if there is none in the outdoor washrooms in the Serenity Gardens, The Tri-City News was told by another RHCS member who asked not to be identified. Gillespie said she hopes a letter-writing campaign will spark some anger in the community. Coun. Craig Hodge, who chairs the city’s Riverview Lands Advisory Committee, said he will bring the issue up at city council.

“The last thing we want to see is extra paperwork on our volunteers and extra costs from our community groups to limit access to the site,” he told The Tri-City News. Environmental groups that advocate for the preservation of the Riverview lands, including the trees planted by B.C.’s first provincial botanist in 1911, have other concerns as well. Elaine Golds of the Burke Mountain Naturalists says BC Housing has placed restrictions on tampering with plant material larger than four centimetres, which could stop volunteers from clearing invasive blackberry bushes. “We have a big problem with a number of locations where there are blackberries, where they are a tripping hazard. We’ve been told we can’t do that anymore,” Golds said. Currently, construction is underway at Riverview for a new adolescent treatment centre for youth and a new provincial assessment centre, with occupancy planned for spring 2019. A spokesperson for BC Housing said she could not comment on the new rules and fees for RHCS during an election campaign but The Tri-City News was directed to a website that lays out requirements for public access to the property. It’s available at renewingriverview.com/about-riverview. The next tree tour is a Heritage Backyard Walk and takes place April 22. More information is available at www. rhcs.org.

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Riverview Horticultural Centre Society’s tree walks have been going on for years on the Riverview grounds in Coquitlam but now BC Housing, which is in charge of the site, wants the society to pay $50 an hour for a “location fixer” to attend such events.

City of Coquitlam

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

Date: Time: Location:

Monday, April 24, 2017 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2

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

Item 1

Address: 430-450 Westview Street

The intent of Bylaw 4747, 2017 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4747, 2017 from RM-4 Multi-storey High Density Apartment Residential to RM-6 Multi-storey High Density Apartment Residential. If approved, the RM-6 zone would facilitate the construction of a 35-storey market residential tower with approximately 264 units and a 22-storey market rental tower with approximately 202 units.

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Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from April 11 to 24, 2017 in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015.

You may also obtain further information with regard to the bylaws mentioned above on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/ publichearing and by phone at 604-927-3430.

To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing.

How do I provide input?

Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010.

Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam. ca/webcasts.

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways:

Jay Gilbert City Clerk

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ALONG THE EVERGREEN

Big building plans for Burquitlam-Lougheed

Annual General Meeting and Awards Presentation Heritage Woods Secondary School theatre April 19th at 6pm Port Moody Amateur Hockey Association (pmaha.com for more details) Election and recognition of this season’s many achievements.

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A plan to significantly increase housing density along the Evergreen Extension in the Burquitlam and Lougheed neighbourhoods has the support of a majority of Coquitlam residents, city staff say. According to data collected during the public input process, 59.4% of respondents supported the BurquitlamLougheed Neighbourhood Plan, which would see an additional 9,000 to 10,000 new dwellings and 20,000 new residents over the next 25 years. Another 19.8% of respondents said they opposed the plan while 18.5% were neutral or unsure. “The results indicate there is enough support to proceed as planned,” said Carl Johannsen, the city’s manager of community planning, during a presentation to council last week. More than 4,000 residents provided their feedback through various interactions, he added, noting that most aspects of the plan had a majority of support. For example, the city’s approach to transportation in the area was favoured by 70.6% of respondents while the approach to parks received 75.8% support. A clear majority, 60.6%, said they supported the range of housing options that are included in the plan. Still, some aspects of the document raised concerns for residents. Only 49.9% of respondents said they support the city’s approach to parking management in the neighbourhoods, with 13.7% saying they are opposed and 34.6% saying they are neutral or unsure. Andrew Merrill, Coquitlam’s major project planner, acknowledged the concerns about an influx of traffic congestion in the area but said that

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Construction in the Burquitlam and Lougheed neighbourhoods has been constant in the years leading up to the opening of the Evergreen Extension last December. The city of Coquitlam is moving forward with its neighbourhood plan for the area, which will see another 9,000 to 10,000 new dwellings, increasing the population by 20,000 residents over the next 25 years. much of the increase will be mitigated by the presence of rapid transit. “Staff would note that the experience of other neighbourhoods with rapid transit stations and high-density development demonstrates that vehicle growth will be lower than what is perceived and [is] expected to be within the city’s ability to manage as the area evolves,” staff said in a report. The Burquitlam-Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan has been in the works for two years and has a goal of guiding development in the 1,400-acre area along North and Clarke roads for the next 25 years. The document is a response to the demand for more homes in the area since the arrival of the Evergreen Extension as well as a way of meeting Metro Vancouver’s population targets in its most recent regional growth strategy. A key aspect of the plan calls for high-density developments along the SkyTrain line, then tapering off from medium to lower-density in the areas further away from rapid transit.

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Soroptimist International of the Tri-Cities says the work isn’t over in promoting gender equality and ending violence against women and girls. And to make their point, they are walking a mile in heels and colourful knee socks. Next Friday, the group is inviting women and men to join them in the lighthearted Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event to raise awareness about these serious issues. “We need men to get into the conversation,” said Coquitlam Coun. Bonita Zarrillo, who is helping organize the event. Already, several businesses are expected to join in, making the point that men and women must be united to stop gender violence and ensure young women have an equal opportunity to get jobs with good pay. Port Coquitlam Coun. Brad West told The Tri-City News his mother inspired him to take an interest in equity issues because she was a single mom raising children in tough times. “These aren’t just women’s issues, they are men’s issues, too,” said West, who will be joining the Soroptimists on the

walk, wearing women’s flats in size 11 1/2 to make the point in a fun — if potentially painful — way. He is the proud father of a baby boy and he and his wife plan to have more children. If he has a daughter, he wants to make sure she is treated fairly, noting that there is only female PoCo councillor. Parity in the political arena would be a great place to start, he said. “We have work to do,” West acknowledged. Zarrillo agreed, saying that the United Nations has called Canada to account for failing to meet gender equity goals, citing a figure that women need to occupy 30% of positions in an organization in order for their voices to be heard. Among the things the group would like to see in the TriCities are pay equity, fairness in employment advancement, harassment-free workplaces and safety for women who walk or take transit. Among the groups participating in Walk a Mile in Her Shoes are: Ballistic Arts, Pacific Coast Terminals, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, Coquitlam RCMP and Finger Food Studios. To register, visit soroptimisttricities.org. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Fill your baskets with Easter fun JANIS CLEUGH

Participants can roll up their sleeves to make a map of a rail journey across a real or imagined country and town. The free program ties in with the Evergreen gallery’s current exhibit, Train Dreams. Call 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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For the long — and likely rainy — Easter weekend, we’ve compiled an extended list of activities in the Tri-Cities.

Friday

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Groove with Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler at the Salsa and Latin Dance Night, in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) as they party from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. to salsa, bachata and merengue sounds. Admission is $10 at the door. Parking is free or take the Evergreen Extension to Douglas-Lafarge Lake. Call 604-725-4654.

EGG HUNT

Bring a basket for the seventh annual Burke Mountain Community Easter Egg Hunt, which is expected to draw more than 1,200 guests to Galloway Park (3404 Galloway Ave., Coquitlam) — including Mayor Richard Stewart — in a fundraiser for the Tri-City Transitions Society, a women’s shelter in Port Coquitlam. Registration for the event, which is organized by realtor Rebecca Permack of Burke Mountain Homes, starts at 10 a.m., with kids aged 0 to 4 on the hunt at 11 a.m. and children aged five and up hunting at 11:30 a.m. Visit burkemountainhomes.com.

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Support drama students at Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox secondary as they show the horror-comedy-rock musical Little Shop of Horrors at the Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate) tonight and Saturday. Curtain opens at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at $10 are available at the door or in the school’s main office. Call 604-941-5401.

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Coquitlam’s Shannon Hanbury — an Archbishop Carney regional secondary graduate — stars as Hope Harcourt in the Cole Porter music Anything Goes, a Royal

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More than 1,000 kids and their families showed up at the 2016 Burke Mountain Easter egg hunt, which this year takes place on April 14 at Galloway Park in Coquitlam. City Musical Theatre production directed and choreographed by Port Coquitlam resident Valerie Easton, who is the company’s artistic director. The show at the Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster) also includes Tri-City actors Nolan Fahey, Joanna Kovats, Callie Anderson, Sam Ellington and

Nicolas Bradbury. For tickets, call 604-521-5050 or visit ticketsnw.ca.

Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam) at 11 a.m. for a free story time plus fun and games. Visit fvrl.ca.

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Westminster Savings credit union is sponsoring a family day at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 1 to 4 p.m.

Grab some produce, meat and handmade crafts at the Port Moody Winter Farmers’ Market, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). The last day of the PoMo market is April 30 before the Coquitlam market ramps up on May 7 on Poirier Street. Visit makebakegrow.com.

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Kids young — and young at heart — can join the parishioners at St. Catherine’s Anglican Church (2211 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam) for a free Easter egg hunt. The Easter service is at 8:30 a.m. while the egg hunt and kids’ crafts are at 10 a.m. Egg and cheese English muffins will be served at 10:15 a.m.

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The Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St., Port Moody) invites families for an Easter Extravaganza — from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — that will include an egg hunt, face painting, dancing dogs, basket making and other activities. Admission is $5 and runs rain or shine. Call 604-939-1648 or visit portmoodymuseum.org.

Monday WRITE ON

PoCo Heritage hosts a writers’ workshop about how to pen your life story for your family — and for posterity. Bring a pen and paper (or a laptop) to the session at PoCo Heritage (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Email info@pocoheritage.org.

EASTER SKATE

The city of Coquitlam hosts an Easter skate from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The cost is $2 per person; all ages welcome. Easter activities are off the ice, too. Call 604-927-4386.

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“Sharing a Brain” was named the team winner of the annual trivia contest hosted this month by the Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library Society. The competition was emceed by Mayor Richard Stewart at the Poirier branch.

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Four Coquitlam Mounties clinched awards from Alexa’s Team for keeping impaired drivers off the road. Constables Robert Sierakowski, Gurucharan Tiwana (a two-time winner), Reuben Lamb and David Bigcharles each removed at least a dozen drivers who were drunk or on drugs, over the past year. The recognitions are handed out by the team that was created when four-year-old Alexa Renée Middelaer was hit and killed by an impaired driver in 2008.

The Port Moody Firefighters Charitable Society offered $1,000 last month to the Volunteer Cancer Drivers’ Society — “a remarkable donation considering they have only 44 members,” said spokesperson George Garrett (right).

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Bigcharles achieved the Alexa’s Team designation while working as a general duty patrol officer. “When I was younger, my cousin was killed in an impaired driving collision. It doesn’t matter who you are. I want to reach you and I want to help you.”

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The list of finalists up for an Ovation Award by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) includes two Coquitlam builders. The prizes, which will be handed out at an awards gala on April 29, include the Jedan Brothers Contracting (for Capacious, Prodigious and Oasis) and Troico Homes Solutions (for Retro Teals, Inlet Oasis and Book Matched and Bold) on the shortlist.

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A dozen Tri-City children will be able to play a season of sport this year thanks to a $3,000 donation from Coquitlam Centre. The mall handed over the proceeds from its Christmas gingerbread houses to KidSport Tri-Cities.

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Port Moody’s Lynn Harrison is the new president of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC. The small business owner was named to the one-year position last month at the CHBA BC’s annual general meeting.

Maura Fitzpatrick of Coquitlam’s Children of the Street Society thanked Coquitlam Canadian Tire owner Paul Droulis (left) and Frank Abdelsayed of the store’s auto department for maintaining the charity’s two vehicles for free.

Port Coquitlam’s Legion gave $1,000 to the Crossroads Hospice Society, which has its hospice in Port Moody. The donation brings the branch’s total for the charity to more than $30,000 since 2002.

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Three teens from 201 Grilse Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps carried the Canadian flag onto the ice at the Port Coquitlam recreation complex last month for the start of the AAA Hockey Provincial Championships. The flag party — led by Cadet Chief Petty Officer Duncan Osborne — unfurled the maple leaf with CPO Alex Wang and Leading Seaman Jae Heon Kim. CPO Osborne, who is the most senior cadet in the corps and is responsible for training flag drill, said in a press release: “I feel such pride in my cadet corps, in my country and in my abilities. It is a huge moment out there in front of the public as I call commands.” The corps meets every Wednesday in Port Moody.

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Poetry, philosophy and flowers BOOKS PLUS Books Plus runs in The TriCity News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

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• Teen Poetry Slam: Celebrating National Poetry Month, the annual Teen Poetry Slam will be held on Thursday, April 27 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in Room 137 at the City Centre branch. The spoken word competition invites kids in Grades 8 to 12 to perform one original, three-minute (or under) poem. The top three poets, as chosen by the judges, will receive gift cards valued at $75, $50 and $25. Registration is recommended. To register and for more information on

contest rules, email librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca or call him at 604-5547339. Walk-in performers will be accepted on the night of the slam if space is available. The event is free, and open to the public. Anyone is welcome to attend. • Classical music appreciation: Do you enjoy classical music? Join others who share your interests and listen to music, learn about composers, exchange thoughts and experience music together — participation is encouraged — on Fridays from April 21 to June 23, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Poirier branch, Nancy Bennett Room. Bring a bag lunch and savour this sophisticated and complex art. Registration is not required for this free program — just drop in. For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca. The City

Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

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• SFU’s Philosopher’s Café — Trust: What guides you in deciding who or what to trust? When trust is broken, how do we regain what is lost? On Tuesday, April 18, drop in to the library’s ParkLane Room from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to join moderator Pamela Preston in exploring these questions. • Wills and estates: On Wednesday, April 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., lawyer Garrett Munroe will provide an overview of five important personal estate planning documents. Learn the importance of having an up-to-date personal estate plan. Questions welcome. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604469-4577. Port Moody Public

Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

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• Earth Day — Seed Bomb Making: Rescue your neglected planters and flower beds with a blast of colour — drop by Terry Fox Library and make a seed bomb on Saturday, April 22, 2 to 4 p.m. It’s easy to make a plant and the Earth (and your neighbours) will thank you. Everyone is welcome. • Coffee Mug Club: Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title at Terry Fox Library. New members are welcome to drop by a meeting and join the group. The next meeting is Wednesday, April 26, 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.

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Senior writers from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Yukon are getting an extra month to submit their work to the third annual Cedric Literary Awards. The Cedric Literary Awards is a juried writing competition that encourages and celebrates the creative talents of writers age 50 and older. More than 300 emerging writers have entered work in the writing competition since 2015. A prize of $3,000 goes to the winner in each of the four categories: fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and First Nations writing. The deadline extension to June 1 is due, in part, to an increase in expressions of interest following the expansion of the competition beyond British

Columbia, according to a press release. “The increase in enquiries about this year’s competition, especially those from writers in the three additional jurisdictions, tells us there is definitely interest in taking part but that we perhaps didn’t allow enough time for the good news to reach everyone,” said Cedrics executive director Veronica Osborn. Emerging senior English and Frenchspeaking writers of fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry, as well as First Nations writers, are asked to log on to www.thecedrics.ca/submissions to review complete competition guidelines, with a view to submitting their manuscripts no later than midnight June 1. Originally conceived and funded by Peter Dale, Chair of Betterthan50, the Cedrics have been incorporated as a non-profit organization, with charitable status pending. @TriCityNews

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Program helps families maximize quality of life for those with dementia 5-week program starts April 27 at Glen Pine Pavilion In just a few hours of their time, Coquitlam families and caregivers living with dementia can learn strategies that will help maximize their quality of life for years. The non-profit Alzheimer Society of BC is bringing its free educational series Shaping the Journey: Living with Dementia to the area beginning April 27. The five-week series helps families build the knowledge, skills and confidence to live well with dementia. While meeting others going through similar experiences, participants will learn about the brain and dementia, hearing the diagnosis, maintaining their general health, life after diagnosis,

planning ahead, and maintaining their spirit. Shaping the Journey is designed specifically for people experiencing the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias as well as a care partner, family member or friend. The sessions run on Thursdays, April 27 through May 25, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. Pre-registration is required by calling Dorothy at 604298-0780. The program is free thanks to partial funding by province, Provincial Employees Community Services Fund, RBC Foundation and a number of other private foundations, and by the generous contributions of individual donors For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, visit www.alzheimerbc.org.

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TC CALENDAR MONDAY, APRIL 17 • Tri-City Singles Social Club, which offers opportunities for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities, such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more, meets at 7 p.m., Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (street parking only). New members are welcome. Directions and info: Darline, 604-466-0017.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 • Singles Travel Club meets at 6 p.m. for dinner at ABC Restaurant, 300-100 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam. Club offers group tours for solo travellers – meet new friends, enjoy the security of group travel and avoid the costly single supplement. Info: www.singlestravelclub.ca. RSVP: Val, 604-529-1552.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20 • Tri-City Greendrinks: Where’s the Peace in Site C?, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Gallery Bistro, 2411 Clarke St., Port Moody. Speaker: Journalist and author Christopher Pollon, who will provide background and information to lead a conversation about the Site C Dam; with work published by National Geographic Books, The Walrus, Reader’s Digest, The Globe and Mail and The Tyee, he reports for Vancouver’s Discourse Media. Info: www. meetup.com/tricity-greendrinks. • Burke Mountain’s community group, the North East Coquitlam Ratepayers’ Association, meets, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr. RCMP Supt. Sean Maloney will speak and regular business will begin shortly after 8 p.m. Info: 604-970-2579. • PoCo Heritage general meeting, open to the public, at 1 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives at Leigh Square; AGM follows at 2 p.m. and is limited to PoCo Heritage members who have paid their 2017 membership fee. Info: pocoheritage.org. Also: PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society is looking for two board members: a secretary and an additional board member at large. Contact president@pocoheritage.org to express your interest in either of these volunteer positions.

MONDAY, APRIL 24 • Tri-City Photo Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody. Topic: Horse Power – race horse photography. Guests always welcome. Info: www.tricityphotoclub.ca. • Heritage Writers’ Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Start capturing your life story for family and posterity. No preparation required, just bring a pen and paper or your laptop. Also: PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society is looking for two board members: a secretary and an additional board member at large. Contact president@pocoheritage.org to express your interest in either of these volunteer positions.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp

APRIL 18: DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB • Dogwood Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, Coquitlam. Speaker: John Schroeder of Valleybrook Gardens Abbotsford, creators of well know Heritage Perennials, Jeepers Creepers and Rock Star plant labels, discussing the development of this commercial nursery enterprise (and more about the plants). Info: www. dogwoodgardenclub/weebly.com. Everyone welcome; membership is $10. Club hosts a small stamp auction, McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m. InfoL www.stampclub.ca or 604-9419306.

FRIDAY, APRIL 28 • Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse presents David Lowe, 7-10 p.m., The Gathering Place, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq., PoCo. Lowe, Moritz Behm on violin and mandolin, Michelle Carlisle (of Blackthorn) on piccolo and harmony vocals, and Wynn Gogol on piano, bass and accordion will take you on a musical journey to places near and far. Admission: $5 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Info: 604945-0606 or crossroadshospicesociety.com/coffee.

transitions.com. • Registration is open for 15th annual Hike for Hospice, to be held 9 a.m.-noon May 7 at Hyde Creek rec centre, PoCo. Info: hike4hospice.ca, 604-9450606 or info@crossroadshospice.org. • Used books, CDs and DVDs wanted by Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary for fundraising sales. These items may be dropped off by the back wall beside the bookcase located outside of the gift shop (main lobby area) at ERH. • Parent Support Services Society of BC is looking for volunteer facilitators for its support

groups. PSSSBC runs self-help circles located throughout the Lower Mainland and is searching for professional and supportive individuals to assist grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Info: samrah. mian@parentsupportbc.ca. • Are you a new immigrant? Do you have questions, concerns and/or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or leave a message and someone will get back to you. The church can help or direct you to places where you could receive help. • RCCG Trinity Chapel is opening a food bank for individuals and families in need and appreciates gifts and support. If you are able to donate non-perishable food items, call 604-474-3131 or email rccgtrinitychapeloffice@gmail.com. • A group of elders who focus on working with youth within School District 43 welcomes anyone who has knowledge they want to share or who just wants to be involved. Group meets Fridays, 11 a.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Info: Carole,

604-376-6205 or Claudia, 604525-8163, or email: thestorytellingelders@gmail.com. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, self-esteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311. • Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse. Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-941-7111. • Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade

2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@shaw.ca. • Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www.girlguides.ca or call 1-800-565-8111. • Kiddies Korner Pre-school still has spaces available. Info: 604-941-4919 or info@kkp.ca. • Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with this confusing time and understand their feelings. Info: Kathy, 604941-7111, Ext. 106.

ONGOING • Crossroads Hospice Society meat draw is held Fridays, 3-6 p.m., Arms Pub, 3261 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo. Info: 604945-0606 or info@crossroadshospice.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20 •Chimo and Hyde Creek Girl Guides fundraising for SOAR camp with bottle drive at Kilmer elementary school, 1575 Knappen St., PoCo, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

NOTICES • Glen Pine Pavilion hosts Leisure Connections program, for people 60+ with mild to moderate dementia who have limited opportunities to participate in community social recreation programs. The current session runs every Tuesday through July 4, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and intake is ongoing. To apply, call Angela, 604-464-2246. • PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society is looking for board members to help with the governance and running of the museum and archives. Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Additional committee participation and event volunteering is an expectation. PoCo Heritage is seeking a secretary starting this month for a two-year term and an additional board member at large. Contact president@ pocoheritage.org to express your interest in either of these volunteer positions. • Tri-City Transitions Society has launched Parallel Parenting: Co-Parenting Stronger, a program focused on reducing conflict between divorced parents by dramatically altering the way parents communicate between themselves in front of their children. The program includes a series of four two-hour workshops led by professional mediation/facilitators, trained in family dynamics. The target for the workshops is parents in continuing conflict. Info: Carol, 604-941-7111 or info@tricity-

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We’re working in your neighbourhood Natural gas line construction will require closures on the east side of Mundy Park. From May – June 2017, for two to three weeks: The Chilko Drive parking lot will be closed and there will be no trail access from Mariner Way. From May – July 2017: The off-leash dog park and the paved community path between the dog park and Chilko Drive parking lot will be closed. Note: The off-leash dog trails will not be affected. For other dog parks in the area, visit coquitlam.ca/dogparks. Mundy Park

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Get your grass ready IN THE GARDEN

BRIAN MINTER

rom all the questions I have been asked over the past few weeks, it is clear there is some confusion over the various lawn care steps that need to be taken each year. The first step is moss control. Moss thrives in areas of shade, acidic soil, poor drainage and low fertility. You can’t usually do much about the shade but lime, while not eliminating the moss, will correct acidic soil by raising the pH level and allowing grasses to pick up more existing nutrients in the soil. The easy-to-apply ‘Dolopril’ lime contains magnesium and releases quickly to get the pH level up in wet spring weather. A 10-kg bag covers about 2,000 sq. ft. (200 sq. m). Poor drainage is the primary reason moss thrives and is best handled by proper aeration, which means using either a hand or machine aerator to remove plugs of soil. Follow aeration by an application of a quarter inch layer of washed sand. This is the most important thing you can do to not only improve drainage but to also allow oxygen into the soil and around your grass roots. Moss also prefers soils that are low in nutrients. An application of a slow-release high nitrogen fertilizer will give lawn grasses a jumpstart and help discourage moss. Once applied, be sure to water it in or apply just before a rainfall. Follow this up in 10-12 weeks with another ap-

plication to maintain the green. The Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S. endorses timed-release fertilizers because the nitrates are kept in the roots of the turf. Slow-release nitrogen fertilizers will not usually burn but it is always best to water them in just in case. To burn moss, you can use either liquid or granular moss controls. The secret of success is to apply these products when the temperature is above 12°C and you’re likely to have two dry days after application. Check the bag: the higher the percentage of iron sulphate (the range can be 6-18%) the better the results. Thatch is also a problem in older lawns that have been mowed continually in one direction or have been left too long. Turf experts are often against dethatching for fear of harming the grass roots but in many cases you have to dethatch the old thick layers of previously-cut grass to start fresh with proper mowing. Weeds are the next most pressing problem. You can stay 100% organic by pulling out most weeds with either a long or short-handled weed puller or you can spot treat your lawn with new liquid home garden organic weed control products. Organic weed controls need heat to be effective. So a minimum of 15°C is best with two dry days following – good luck with that. The weeds need to be actually growing when treated. Overseeding is another important lawn care issue. The preferred lawn grass mix is a blend of perennial rye grasses that not only look great but also wear well and are more drought tolerant. To have success, you must scratch up the bare spots with a hand rake, add a layer of sand and peat blended together, then apply some seed. Rake it in and keep it moist for 10-14 days. You must babysit

the new seed until it’s up and growing. Today there are lots of alternatives including ‘White Dutch Clover’ which grows 4-6” tall if unmowed, is drought tolerant and if allowed to flower, attracts pollinators such as bees. In coastal areas, keep your lawn grasses short for the best looking lawn and mow in a different direction each time. A great lawn can give you a sense of pride and is a tremendous asset to the rest of your landscape. It’s also important to remember that an average size lawn provides enough oxygen to keep a family of eight alive. Lawns also sequester carbon and act as a collector for many pollutants.

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HIGH SCHOOL RUGBY

Rapids eye turnaround season for Tier II club After two years without a win, club has 4-0 start

Brookswood in the Division A standings, while Port Moody’s Heritage Woods Kodiaks is tied for second place with a 1-1 record. Port Moody secondary and Dr. Charles Best secondary are currently both 0-1.

After not registering a win since 2015, the Riverside Rapids high school boys rugby team has been doing nothing but so far this season. The Port Coquitlam Tier II club took down Port Moody secondary last week to improve their overall record to 4-0 including exhibition — a dramatic difference from the past two years that saw the club go 0-17. The turnaround is creating a bit of what coach Darren Mackenzie calls a “moviescript scenario,” which has generated a lot of buzz around the team and the school. “We had a few hundred show up for Tuesday’s home opener,” he told The Tri-City News. “The boys are responding to this new winning attitude. They have put in 100% at practices.” It is not just the fact the Rapids are winning that is exciting the school’s rugby fans — it’s the way they are doing it. During Tuesday’s bout Riverside buried Port Moody 85-12, with Duncan Kelt notching three tries, while both Cain Beebe and Braden Vader each picked up a pair. Shaun Tyers, Noah Desjarlai, Will Case, Glison Wallen and Grade 9 player Colton Dimsdale also got in on the scoring action, with Kyle Granville picking up 25 points off 10 conversions. So far this year, the Rapids have outscored their first four opponents by a total of 163-47. “I played pro rugby in the UK and [Riverside is] seriously looking like a pro outfit within just three months,” Mackenzie said. “They play fair, clean and with 100% commitment.” With two regular season wins, the Rapids are currently tied for first place with

The Terry Fox Ravens ran out of gas against the Argyle Pipers in Game 2 of the 2017 season — a rematch of last year’s provincial championship final. Things started off well enough for the Port Coquitlam Tier I club, who managed to put up an early try thanks to the efforts of outside centre Adam Janicijevic. Teammatee Trent Cooper also scored a few minutes later to give the Ravens a 12-7 lead going into the half. “I was really impressed with our first 50 minutes of play,” said coach Jorge Knizek. “We did a great deal of good things.” However, Knizek said the team could not hang onto the lead against the fast-footed Pipers. Argyle cut the lead down to 12-10, but Fox’s Jude Hussain scored a third try for the Ravens to add some insurance for the PoCo team. That wold be the last time the Ravens managed to score. The Pipers regained the momentum, which put the Ravens on their heels. For a few moments, it looked like Terry Fox might escape with the victory, however a few late tries from the North Vancouver club allowed them to take a 24-19 lead and the win. “Panic and a lack of support were the telling features,” Knizek added. “We will get better and build toward the back end of the season off the back of this result.” There were some bright spots, however. Knizek noted the contribution of team captain Devin Passaglia and said that there were things the team could build on in their upcoming bouts.

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The Terry Fox Ravens rugby team defeated the Gleneagler Talons last week, but couldn’t carry the momentum over to a game against Argyle secondary last Wednesday. The Ravens fell to the Pipers 24-19, giving the PoCo team a 1-1 record so far this year.

ON THE TRACK

Ready... set... go to the 39th annual Como Lake relays 2,000 runners from across the district will run

More than 2,000 Grade 4 and 5 students from across the Tri-Cities have been busy training for the 39th annual Como Lake Relays, set for next week. Athletes from 45 School District 43 elementary schools will take part in the event, which is the largest of its kind in British Columbia. Students are organized into teams of four, with each members taking their turn to run the 1.2-km distance around the lake. Participants receive ribbons and the Top 10 teams for each grade and gender are

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The 39th annual Como Lake Relays will see 2,000 athletes from 45 elementary schools compete in an event that encourages young people to get physically active. given rosettes in an event designed to encourage healthy activity for young people.

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Erica Reis carries the ball for the Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC under-18 team during a 4-1 win over the Vancouver Island Wave at Town Centre Park last week. The club is currently in fourth place in the BC Soccer Premier League standings with a 2-1 record.

MINOR SOCCER

Rush wraps up undefeated season with win over Vipers Team defeated Aldergrove 4-0 in MWSL finals

The Port Coquitlam Rush capped an undefeated Metro Women’s Soccer League under-21 soccer season with a win over Abbotsford in the cup finals. Julia Belmonte scored two for PoCo, while Jamie Wong notched the game winner and Sameer Sidhu added an insurance marker in the 4-0 shut out victory. Alexis Cattermole was named MVP for the match. The win ends a successful season for the Rush. The team took down TriCity rivals the Coquitlam Crush 5-0 in the opening cup game earlier this month, before taking down Burnaby 6-0 a week later. PoCo won in a 1-0 game in the shootout against the

North Coquitlam United SC to punch their ticket to the finals.

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WIN FOR TNT

The Coquitlam Metro-Ford TNT have made their way through the first round of the B.C. Coastal Cup playoffs. The club needed double overtime to defeat the Aldergrove Vipers 1-0, with Coquitlam’s Cooper Miller ending the game with her lone goal off a pass from Ariana Ansari. Aldergrove pushed for a tie but was not able to find the equalizer and force penatly kicks. While the game was low scoring, it featured end-toend action with several stellar plays from Isabel Antunes on defence. Risako Kazemi helped keep up the pressure at midfield, while goalie Alivia Ungaro earned the shut out in net.

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