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A Port Coquitlam bylaw designed to protect tenants facing renovictions is being challenged in court. The landlord for a rental building at 1955 Western Dr. is suing the city, stating the new regulations prevent improvements from being made to their building and will hurt the market value of the property. “The bylaw amendment is so unreasonable that no reasonable body would have adopted it in the circumstances,” the company stated in court documents. The new regulations, passed by council March 12, requires rental apartment businesses with five or more

Bob Cunningham keeps Li Yue and Bev Welsh dry as the Dogwood Garden Club members begin brightening the gardens around Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion in preparation for the annual plant sale that is being held Saturday from 9 to 11:30 a.m., or while stock lasts, at the Centennial Room in the pavilion. For more information on the club and the sale, go to dogwoodgardenclub.weebly.com. For more on the sale, go to tricitynews.com. For more weekend events in the Tri-Cities, check out our Things-to-do Guide on page 25. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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units to provide interim accommodations to tenants when they plan to make repairs or renovations. The bylaw amendment also prohibits property owners from raising rents after construction is complete. In the petition, the landlords for 1955 Western Dr. state the changes are discriminatory because they specifically target their business and were only put in place after they issued eviction notices to all 65 units in February. The property owner said they need the building empty for at least nine months while they conduct renovations, including upgrades to plumbing and electrical systems, and the removal of asbestos. In order to cover the costs of the loan to pay for the improvements, rent increases are necessary, according to the court filing. see

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Tri-City residents are being warned to secure their garbage and animal attractants or face a fine as cities work to ensure bears stay out of populated neighbourhoods. Black bear sightings in the area reported to the Wildlife Alert Reporting Program jumped from 10 in March to 41 in April — and the numbers are expected to climb as the weather warms up. “It is definitely starting to get into our busy season,” said Sgt. Todd Hunter of the BC Conservation Officer Service. “They will be coming out of their dormancy period where they are looking to put on calories. They are hungry.” The first bear of 2019 was killed by conservation officers

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on the North Shore last week. The 220-pound bruin started popping up in Lynn Valley in early April after it became habituated to residential garbage. When the animal started to break into lockable waste bins, conservation officers determined it was too dependent on human food sources to be considered for relocation and was destroyed. Hunter said such situations can be avoided if people se-

cure their garbage and kitchen waste, and make sure they set their carts out during designated times on collection day. “Businesses and people need to make sure they are not leaving out attractants,” he said. Steffanie Warriner, Coquitlam’s manager of environmental services, said most residents are starting to understand the importance of securing their garbage.

Coquitlam will be holding a Wildlife 101 session to give residents information on what to do if they encounter a bear or wildlife in their neighbourhood. North Shore Black Bear Society expert Luci Cadman will lead the discussion covering everything from how to properly manage attractants to basic bear biology and safety tips to avoid conflict. The free session will be held June 11 between 7 and 8:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way). To register, go to www.coquitlam.ca/wildlife101. Space is limited. She noted the number of tickets issued under the city’s solid waste bylaw is down significantly, dropping to 10 from 44 during the same period of time last year. She added that the number of violations observed in the city is also down,

falling from 238 in 2018 to 124 today. “The city is very encouraged by the compliance results we are seeing,” she said in an email. “We greatly appreciate the efforts that Coquitlam residents are mak-

ing to be bear and wildlife aware across the city.” In Coquitlam, the penalty for having unsecured animal attractants, including garbage set on the curb outside of the designated time period, is $500. In Port Coquitlam, the fine is $150 while in Port Moody, a first offence comes with a warning, followed by increasing fines of $50 for a second offence, then $100 and $150. Robyn MacLeod, Port Moody’s manager of building, bylaw and licensing, said the city typically steps up its enforcement efforts in the spring and has already issued two tickets this year. Staff will also be conducting a public education campaign. “We want people to understand that all of us are responsible for working to prevent encounters between humans and wildlife,” MacLeod said. “The most important action our residents can take to help reduce these encounters is to manage access to garbage and other attractants.”

More cougars? Maybe. Certainly more surveillance cameras More cougar sightings but threat is small: conservation officer Gary McKenna gmckenna@tricitynews.com

A jump in the number of cougar sightings in the TriCities has conservation officers reminding people to secure their garbage and animal attractants. Residents who live near forests and green belts, such as Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain and Partington Creek, should

If you leave food waste out, you may be attracting “the whole food chain,” says a conservation officer, and at the top of that chain are cougars. STOCK PHOTO

be particularly careful, said BC Conservation Officer Service’s Sgt. Todd Hunter. “The biggest thing is prevention,” he said. “You will have the whole food chain there if you are leaving food waste or anything with any caloric value.” Garbage attracts smaller rodents, which tend to bring larger animals that rely on the smaller ones for food, he said. So far this year, 63 cougar sightings have been reported to the Wildlife Alert Reporting Program, up significantly from this time last year, when 33 cases were reported.

But just because there are more sightings does not necessarily mean there is an increased risk to public safety, Hunter said. Because many residents now have surveillance cameras overlooking their yards, they are becoming more aware of animal activity on their property. “At this point, they are just generally sightings,” he said. “We will react and only remove cougars from the population if they become a public safety threat.” Cougars generally come out at night and will generally mind their own business when

searching for food, he said. However, behaviours like stalking and chasing people should be reported to the conservation officer service, Hunter said. If someone does come into contact with a cougar, they should display dominance and back slowly away from the animal, he said. People should not panic when they see a cougar and Hunter stressed that running away is the worst thing a person can do. “They react to that,” he said. “Their natural instinct is to chase a fleeing animal. Make yourself large. Display dominance and back up slowly.”

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The development company that owns a Burquitlam apartment building that caught fire Monday night is offering financial assistance to some of the affected tenants. No one was hurt in the blaze, which broke out shortly before midnight at Foster Avenue and North Road, but dozens of people are believed to have been displaced. Lesli Boldt, a spokesperson for Amacon Developments, which owns the property and is planning to redevelop the site, said the company was looking at ways it could assist residents. “Some of the tenants may not have adequate insurance,” she said. “[Amacon is] talking with each of the tenants to see what they can do to support them… They will be providing financial assistance to some of the tenants.” The company is also looking at the possibility of relocating residents from burned-out units to other vacant apartments in the building that were not affected by the fire. There are 53 units in the damaged structure, of which only 34 were occupied, and more could be available in a neighbouring building, she said.

Residents of an apartment building at Foster Avenue and North Road in Coquitlam remove personal belongings after an overnight fire. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

“They are looking to see how they might be able to support relocation,” Boldt said. “They are looking at all their options.” On Monday, hours before the fire broke out, representatives from Amacon were before Coquitlam council discussing their plans for the site, which includes a 41-storey tower and six-storey low-rise rental building. The project first came before the city last year but the company decided to rescind its proposal after running into significant opposition during a

public hearing. Chris Quigley, Amacon’s senior development manager, admitted to council-in-committee that communication between the company and the tenants had been poor. He said a message sent to residents prior to last year’s hearing was “unintentionally vague and created some uncertainty for the tenants living in the building at the time.” He added that the company had learned from the experience and has tried to have better communication with existing tenants.

The company is also looking at including below-market rental in the project and has partnered with the YWCA to oversee the low-cost housing portion of the development. Because the project is being resubmitted, it will begin back at first reading and a public hearing is expected to be held later in the spring. Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the blaze, but it appears to have started outside of the building. When crews arrived on the scene Monday night, they found the west side of the

A drug overdose is believed to be responsible for the death of a 38-year-old man who was found unresponsive inside the Coquitlam Public Library’s City Centre branch last month. Surveillance footage from April 12 showed the man entering the bathroom at around 3 p.m. before moving to a chair by the windows facing Pinetree Way. An hour later, staff noticed he was in distress and notified first responders, who arrived shortly before 5 p.m. Coquitlam RCMP said drug paraphernalia was found in the area and foul play is not suspected. The BC Coroners Service is still investigating. Todd Gnissios, the executive director of the Coquitlam Public Library, told The Tri-City News last week the man was a frequent customer and well liked by staff. “They knew him by name,” he said, adding he had spoken to the man’s sister since he passed away. “He was a longstanding customer. They knew his children, so it was a very personal thing.” People are known to nod off and have a nap in the chairs by the window at the City Centre branch and Gnissios said it is likely anyone walking by assumed the man was sleeping. He added that the library will be reviewing its procedures but said many changes were made last year after someone overdosed in a bathroom. During that incident, a woman who was with the OD victim administered naloxone but it had no effect, Gnissios said. First responders were able to resuscitate the man and he survived, he added.

MORE INFO ON THIS: tricitynews.com three-storey building engulfed in flames, which significantly damaged approximately nine units, said Coquitlam Fire Chief Jim Ogloff. “We did a fairly aggressive exterior attack,” he said. “We did some interior firefighting as well.” Apartments located within the building on the other side of the fire break appeared to

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The petitioners have secured a construction loan to pay for the renovations,â&#x20AC;? the document states. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the terms of the construction loan is that the rental building will be rented out at market rents following the renovations.â&#x20AC;? The landlords also pointed to public comments made to The Tri-City News by Mayor Brad West, who called the practice of renovictions â&#x20AC;&#x153;immoralâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;predatory.â&#x20AC;? The landlords said West also gave assurances to tenants before the bylaw changes were passed that they would not be forced to leave. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The course of events strongly suggests the inference that the drafting of the bylaw began after and was provoked by the issuance of the eviction notices,â&#x20AC;? said the court filing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Statements from the mayor suggest an intention that the renovations would be stopped by any means, and the outcome of the vote on the bylaw amendments was a foregone conclusion.â&#x20AC;? West defended his comments in an interview Wednesday with The Tri-City News, saying his statements were about the practice of renovictions, not against a specific landlord. In passing the bylaw, he said, the city went through a

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The owners of the apartment building located at 1955 Western Dr. in Port Coquitlam are challenging the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new bylaw aimed at stopping renovictions. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

transparent public process that included input from the owners of 1955 Western Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can understand they are unhappy with the outcome but they fully participated in the process,â&#x20AC;? he said, noting many residents spoke during the public hearing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my 10 years on council, that has been one of the biggest public hearings I have seen.â&#x20AC;? He added the regulatory changes have been vetted by legal counsel and he was confident in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position. West also questioned the landlordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assertions that evictions are necessary to com-

plete the renovations. Many buildings in PoCo have been upgraded without removing tenants, he said, noting the previous owners of 1955 Western Dr. made numerous improvements in the last few years. Recent upgrades to the 51-year-old structure include front facia work in 2018, the addition of new furnaces in 2017, elevator upgrades in 2014, electrical breaker upgrades in 2010, a building re-piping in 2009 and a new roof in 2005. â&#x20AC;&#x153;1955 Western Dr. is a perfect example of a building that has been very well maintained,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The previous

owners took out dozens of building permits over the years to make improvements and enhancements to the building, and was able to do so without increasing rents beyond a normal personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s means.â&#x20AC;? Renovictions have become commonplace around the Lower Mainland in recent years with the hot real estate market, leaving thousands of tenants scrambling to find alternate accommodations. PoCoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regulatory changes followed similar moves made in New Westminster designed to penalize landlords who force out tenants for renovations.

Firefighters in Port Coquitlam spend some of their off-duty time helping to raise money for national and provincial causes. Donations from Fill the Boot goes to Muscular Dystrophy Canada while proceeds from a November hockey tournament are given to the Movember Movement to support menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. IAFF Local 1941, the union that represents PoCo firefighters, also brings in cash for the BC Professional Fire Fighters Association Burn Fund via softball games, Christmas tree chipping and Bright Nights in Stanley Park, among other activities. Now, the 78-member local wants to make a greater impact in the community its members serve. Recently, it applied to Canada Revenue Agency for charitable status to launch the Port Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society, a non-profit group that aims to collect at least $11,000 a year to support a breakfast and snack program at two elementary schools

as well as a scholarship for a graduating student in PoCo. Local president Thomas Loss â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who is on the inaugural society executive with fellow firefighters Colby Kulhanek (vice-president), Steve Oishi (secretary) and former accountant Jason Marshall (treasurer) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; said the group is already off to a good start. Its partnership with Northpaw Brew Co., which opened last summer in the Dominion Triangle, will result in a new lager called Ring the Alarm, due out in midMay, with partial proceeds being poured into the charity (co-owner Courtney Brown said the suds will only be available in the tasting room, until supplies last). As well, its association with the Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which also funds a breakfast and snack program for Coquitlam schools â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has meant a location shift for its sixth annual gala this fall: The event will take place Sept. 28 at Riverside Community Church to put the spotlight on PoCoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a union, we were looking at ways to give back to the community more,â&#x20AC;? Loss told The Tri-City News, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are pleased to have the support from our [fire] chiefs and the city. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be lots of work but we are ready.â&#x20AC;?

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Public Hearing Notice When: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 7pm • Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C. Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following two applications: LOCATION MAP - 2522 St. George Street

SUBJECT PROPERTY

LOCATION MAP - 2717 Henry Street

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1. Location: 2522 St. George Street

2. Location: 2717 Henry Street

Rezoning Application Number: #6700-20-184

Rezoning Application Number: #6700-20-187

Bylaw Number: 3186

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Applicant: Alexander Kiyatkin

Applicant: Woodland Developments Ltd.

Purpose: The City has received a rezoning application for 2522 St. George Street to rezone the existing property from the

Purpose: The City has received a rezoning application for 2717 Henry Street to rezone the existing property from the

Single Detached Residential (RS1) Zone to the Single Detached Residential – Small Lot (RS1-S) Zone. If the rezoning bylaw is adopted it will allow for consideration of the subdivision of the property into two lots.

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The mayor of Port Moody was not present at Port Coquitlam provincial court last Thursday for his first court date on a sexual assault charge. Special prosecutor Michael Klein asked Judge Eugene Jamieson to put over the matter against Mayor Rob Vagramov (left), who was not required to be in court April 25, until May 29. Articling law student Karyn Leslie appeared for Vagramov’s lawyer, Ian Donaldson, and agreed to the adjournment to review disclosure papers. Outside the courtroom, Klein declined to comment to The Tri-City News, saying, “There will be no statement as the matter is before courts.” Vagramov, who in March held a press conference at PoMo city hall to publicly deny the charge, is accused of committing the crime in Coquitlam between April 1 and July 10, 2015. The accuser cannot be identified. Under Section 271 of the Criminal Code, the offence of sexual assault carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail; for a summary conviction, there is a maximum prison sentence of 18 months. Vagramov has taken a paid leave of absence from his duties at city hall and as chair of the Port Moody Police Board. He was elected last October as the youngest person ever to win Port Moody’s top job. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

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A rainbow lands in Newport Village City paints its first rainbow crosswalk in busy development MARiO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

On a cool, slightly overcast spring day, Port Moody got a rainbow. City crews painted the brightly coloured crosswalk that has become a symbol of gay pride, support and acceptance at the western entrance to Newport Village early last Friday and, by midday, it was already attracting cellphone photographers adding to their Instagram feeds. “I don’t live here but I’m

sending this photo to my daughter,” said one. “This just makes me smile,” said an elderly woman before she rolled across the crosswalk astride her motorized scooter. The crosswalk is the realization of an effort that was initiated in July 2017 by the group Creating LGBT+ Community in Port Moody, which made a pitch for such a rainbow to city council. Its members wanted it on Murray Street, connecting Brewers Row and Rocky Point Park. But last November, council decided to locate it in Newport Village, prompted by uncertainty over timelines for various construction projects scheduled along the busy Murray Street corridor.

The Newport Village site was also going to be about $3,000 cheaper than the estimated $11,000 cost for the Murray Street location because of its shorter length and lesser vehicle traffic, which would save on maintenance and the frequency of repainting. The painting could also be integrated as part of already planned work to add permanent curb bulges at the crossing. Coquitlam has a rainbow crossing on Burlington Drive near city hall and, earlier this month, Port Coquitlam awarded a contract to Maple Ridge artist Steve Baylis for a Pride public art project that will surround the fountain at Leigh Square Community Arts Village, next to city hall.

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he federal government has delayed a final decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion until June 18. That’s almost a month past the deadline set by the National Energy Board. The minister responsible, Amarjeet Sohi, explained that more time was needed to consult with First Nations and Métis communities. That might be so, but there are other reasons to go slow. The B.C. government is in court, effectively trying to stop the project on environmental grounds. Alberta’s outgoing NDP

premier, Rachel Notley, responded with legislation aimed at cutting back the supply of oil to B.C. Jason Kenney is, if anything, even more adamant about “turning off the taps.” And now Quebec has waded into the dispute, with Premier François Legault saying his government opposes any new oil pipelines running through his province. Kenney responded that Quebec has received billions in equalization payments funded by Alberta’s energy sector and warned he might seek a referendum on halting such payments. All of which leaves Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a difficult position. On the one hand, his government has already spent $4.5 billion purchasing the Trans Mountain project. If he decides not to proceed once the consultations are over, that money would have been wasted.

Worse still, there will be fury in Alberta. Trudeau will be accused of surrendering his authority in the face of unprecedented threats. On the other hand, while the Liberals have 17 MPs in B.C. and 39 in Quebec, they have only three in Alberta. Dare the prime minister offend the two provinces that, together, gave him his majority in the House of Commons? And his problems don’t end there. Nationwide, most Canadians support building the pipeline. Last year, an Ipsos poll found that 56% of respondents favoured the project while only 24% did not. The rest were undecided. In effect, opposition to the project is more based on the stance of two provincial governments than on populist sentiment. But as recent elections in Canada and the U.S. have shown, going against such

sentiment can be a dangerous thing to do. No doubt if Trudeau decides to proceed, he will anger some politicians in B.C. and Quebec. But if those opinion-poll results are correct, it might not cost him votes in this fall’s election. The PM and his party have had a rocky few months. Two ministers resigned over the SNC-Lavalin affair and were subsequently kicked out of caucus. The aftershocks from that family feud are continuing. The last thing he needs now is a no-win confrontation that threatens an even more divisive brawl. Yet realistically, given the stakes in play, that is exactly what he faces. Whatever choice he makes, that decision will define his premiership. Can he pour water on troubled oil and hold the country together? The days ahead will answer that question, for good or ill.

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The Editor, A letter to Port Moody council: I write to seek your immediate attention and commitment to amend building height restrictions and approve a view-protection bylaw such as the city of Vancouver and Lower Mainland municipalities have adopted. I invite you to view the new monster home development underway at 1127 Ioco Rd. and 21 Dowding Road. The home designs approved by the city will obliterate the vast majority of the views for

three homes, not to mention countless others in the immediate vicinity. The owners of the properties affected are, no doubt, suffering psychologically, perhaps even physically and financially as a result of the devastating effect these new monster homes have on their wellbeing, quality of life and investment. There are many other examples I could cite but you get the picture. I can’t understand how the city allows this gross misconduct to continue. The effects on thoughtful, respectful, taxpaying

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residents in this city are tragic. This selfish building of monster houses without any regard or respect for neighbours and the impact on them must come to an immediate end. I urge you — in fact, beg you — to introduce and adopt new height restrictions, view protection (including trees) bylaws before further damage is done and more lives/investments compromised or ruined. In spite of numerous vocal meetings at City Hall over the past many years where residents have articulately and passionately

expressed their concerns and outrage, nothing has changed. You might as well throw the “Good Neighbour Guideline” document into the recycling bin. While the owners/builders are culpable, the city is responsible for allowing this greedy, oversized development to continue. It must stop, and you are the folks who have the ability, not to mention responsibility, to address this problem. It’s too late for some, but not too late to stop this for others. Beverley Davino, Port Moody

The Editor, Re. “Port Moody targets 20 oil and gas companies for climate change reparations” (tricitynews.com, April 10). This has got to be the dumbest idea I have ever heard. The only reason the oil industry produces oil is because someone is buying it. All that oil is used mainly to produce different types of fuel and plastics, both of which are bad for the environment. But oil is only produced because we as a society want it. This is not like suing tobacco companies for lying to people for decades about the health effects of using their products. The best idea would be for all of us to sue ourselves for

selfishly using this type of energy. As a relative always says to me, “If you don’t want to pay high gas prices and lots of taxes on it, then don’t drive.” Port Coquitlam’s former mayor, Greg Moore, used to take his bicycle to work whenever he could. Are Port Moody councillors doing this? There are so many ways for us to conserve energy yet politicians will only do what will get them re-elected. Is PoMo council looking for more ways to raise money? Perhaps it should redesign the city to be the first walkable one in Metro Vancouver. Densify and create new, innovative, energy-producing standards. C. Bronfen, Port Coquitlam

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The workers attacked Eagle Mountain from the east and west, smashing through 12,776 feet of granite with steam-powered jackhammers, then lugging the shattered stone along rail lines running through nine-foot-wide tunnels. At a handsome 25 cents an hour, they earned their pay, especially when the dangerous, cramped conditions were made especially treacherous by hard patches of blue granite buried up to 1.2 km under the mountain as they created a tunnel linking the southwest shore of Coquitlam Lake to the northeast shore of Buntzen Lake (then, two lakes known as Trout Lake and Lake Beautiful), setting the ground work for the first major hydro project in the province. Men died in droves, according to historical documents dug up by BC Hydro Pioneers, an organization of retired workers. When co-workers were killed, company foremen didn’t give the survivors time to mourn, instead forcing them to keep working, writes Will Koop in a 1994 history for the Port Moody Ecological Society.

Above: The tunnel through Eagle Mountain linking Coquitlam and Buntzen Lakes was dug more than a hundred years ago and 103 workers died in the process. Below: Buntzen power house No. 1, located on shores of Indian Arm on Burrard Inlet, is the oldest in BC Hydro’s system and came into service in 1904, and was replaced in 1951. BC HYDRO ARCHIVES PHOTOS

In all, 103 men were thought to have lost their lives — 53 during the initial construction and another 51 a few years later when it was expanded — their names never recorded, only mentioned in passing through progress reports sent to the parent company back in England. It would become the deadliest work project in the history of the Tri-Cities, one of thousands of such sacrifices recognized across the world April 28. Canada’s National Day of

Mourning was sparked in 983 by two Canadians who wanted to see miners, lumberjacks and office workers honoured in the same way as fallen firefighters and police. Now, 100 countries have followed suit, commemorating workers who were killed, injured or fell ill from their work. It has also become a day to commit to protecting workers and preventing such tragedies from happening again. By chance, 119 years ago last weekend also marked the moment workers fin-

ished the tunnel. At the time, the project was an ambitious undertaking and is thought to be the first tunnel of its kind and length constructed in North America. “It was an engineering marvel, an amazing feat,” wrote Koop, noting that when the two ends of the tunnel linked up on April 27, 1905, the margin of error in the line was a mere seven eighths of an inch. Two months later, 200 guests, including the premier, chief justice, several cabinet ministers, the mayors of three cities and the most prominent business leaders of the time gathered to see the first rush of water to pour down the tunnel, eventually reaching the newly built 1,500 Kw Power House No. 1 on the shores of the Indian Arm. When, in the summer of 1905, the lieutenant-governor turned on the water with a golden key, it fell 432 feet through the tunnel, from Coquitlam Lake to the newly renamed Buntzen Lake and down a series of tubes to sea level, where they would feed the powerhouse. For the first time, hydro electricity, not steam, would feed New Westminster’s streetcars. The moment marked a massive industrial transformation in the province and hailed in a new era of industrial-scale hydro power that would reshape the natural environment.

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SkyTrain ridership growth in the Tri-Cities is outpacing the rest of the region, according to new data released last Thursday by TransLink. The numbers show that total annual boardings at the six Evergreen Extension stations rose 10.9% in 2018, higher than the 5.7% average increase seen in the rest of the system. Burquitlam Station saw the largest ridership jump, up 14.6% to 1,375,313 total annual boardings, while Moody Centre Station increased 13% to 731,715 total annual boardings. “Ridership is exploding and our region is growing,” said

Mayors’ Council chair and New Westminster Mayor Jonathan

Cote in a news release. “If we are going to cure congestion,

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and service expansion to make commutes quicker and easier now and into the future.” Still, Evergreen Extension ridership is dwarfed by some of the busier stations in the system. For comparison, Waterfront Station — the end of the line in downtown Vancouver — is the busiest, with 12.6 million boardings in 2018, while Metrotown had 8.2 million and CommercialBroadway had 8.1 million. Bus boardings are also up in the Tri-Cities, although they have not matched the ridership increases seen in other parts of the Lower Mainland. The number of people taking the bus rose 5.7% in the northeast sector, behind the southeast (north Delta, Surrey, Langley and White Rock), which jumped 15.6%, and the southwest (Richmond, south Delta, Tsawwassen First Nation), which increased 8.8%.

Some of the biggest gains occurred on the 191 route (between Coquitlam Central Station and northeast Coquitlam), which saw a 20.1% increase in boardings in 2018; and the 159 (between Braid and Coquitlam Central stations), which rose 16.8%. The 153 (also between Braid and Coquitlam Central) saw a 16.3% rise in ridership while the 186 (between Coquitlam Central and Westwood Plateau) increased 11.3%. System-wide, TransLink said total boardings — including bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus, West Coast Express and HandyDART — rose 7.1%, for the biggest annual increase in the organization’s history. The data not only shows the rising use of public transit, it also helps TransLink identify areas that urgently need improvement, said TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond.

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Dozens of elementary school students will dance around may poles tomorrow (Friday) to open the May Day Festival — the 96th time the city of Port Coquitlam has hosted the traditional event. And four children will be installed to assume their royal party honorary roles. Last month, Aurora Muir of Coquitlam River elementary was named as this year’s May queen while Riker Klym of Hope Lutheran Christian school was picked as the ambassador. They will be joined by Mary Hill elementary’s Kenzie Herrera, who won the spot of first princess, and Jasper Michael Jose of James Park elementary, who was announced at the selection tea as the record bearer. The may pole event and opening ceremony kicks off at 7:30 p.m., is free and open to the public at the Port Coquitlam recreation complex. Festival committee chair Bob Lee, who has steered May Day for four years, said “Celebrating Spring, Its Colours and Emotional Attachments” is this year’s theme. The May Day Festival is a trip down memory lane for many families. “We have longtime residents who participated in May Days when they were a child,” Lee said. “Their childhood experiences were extraordinary

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gym for 15 months to focus on motherhood. But the itch to compete was still there. Getting back into the gym with a toddler in tow was no easy task, Smith said. Childbirth and breast feeding had changed her body and her schedule revolved around Brooklyn’s needs. “It’s all about routine,” Smith said. Relying on lists and post-it notes to ensure no chore or errand was undone, Smith made time for her workouts, often incorporating Brooklyn into them. Her strength and agility improved. She consulted a nutritionist to ensure she was eating the right foods to fuel her exercise regime that eventually increased to two or three hours of the day, six days a week. The effort paid off when Smith improved her ranking

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Amanda Smith wants her two-year-old daughter to know she can do anything she sets out to do. That’s why she brings Brooklyn along to her thricedaily workouts at the gym and often hoists her on her shoulders to provide extra weight resistance during rigorous reps of squats and burpees. This weekend, little Brooklyn will have a front row seat at Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam when she watches her mom compete at the third

from 529th among women in the Canada West region last year to 18th this year. Heading into this weekend’s competition, Smith said she wants to “take it to another level.” She’s been working out three times a day. She starts with strength exercises like lifting, swinging heavy kettle balls and doing pull-ups. Then she shifts her attention to endurance and cardio fitness by doing handstand push-ups, muscle-ups and dips on the rings, skipping rope and riding the “assault bike” that works her arms while she spins the pedals. Usually Brooklyn is nearby, charming other athletes, playing with the staff. “I want her to see there are no limitations,” Smith said. And that’s kind of the goal of functional fitness, said

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and they want their children to have the same positive experience.” The festival lineup is similar to past years, with Art Focus open its spring sale in The Outlet this weekend (see story page 55) and the Rotary pa-

rade set for May 11 at 11 a.m.; the Vancouver Police motorcycle drill team will display its talents in a pre-show at 10:30 a.m. Entries are still coming in for the procession, Lee said, with nearly 100 clubs, businesses and VIPs signed up to walk down Shaughnessy Street and wave to spectators. There are new components, too: Students from Riverside, Terry Fox and CABE secondary schools will display their art in an exhibit titled Imaginings II in the Michael Wright Art Gallery in the Gathering Place and The Outlet, until July 30; the opening reception is May 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. As well, on May 10 at 7 p.m., the 80-member Choral Connections choir will take

the stage at Leigh Square to sing Broadway hits. And, for the post-parade party May 11, dance band Dr. Strangelove will liven things up with cover tunes, artist Evann Siebens will launch her street banners while PoCo Heritage hosts a Mother’s Day tea in The Outlet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. As for road closures, the area around Leigh Square will have limited access between May 10 and 12 while Shaughnessy Street — from Wilson Avenue to the underpass — plus Elgin Avenue, Mary Hill Road and Hawthorne to Tyner will be shut, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the parade day. The Coast Meridian Overpass and Maple Avenue will be open. Go to portcoquitlam.ca/maydays for more information.

Market returns to Dogwood Sunday Locally grown produce, prepared foods and artisan crafts will be on offer this summer at the Coquitlam Farmers Market, which is set to kick off its 23rd year this weekend. Between May and October, vendors will be setting up Sundays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion. The new season will be marked with an opening ceremony at 10 a.m.

fastpitch and her own training at a gym got boring. “I was going to the gym and I didn’t know what to do,” she said. A friend recommended Smith get a personal trainer who introduced her to functional fitness, which is also known as CrossFit. The fast-paced nature of workouts meant Smith could push herself for an hour in the gym in the morning and then get on with her day. And the immediate benefits she felt to her strength, stamina and agility served her well in her career in law enforcement. Smith started competing to measure herself against other functional fitness fanatics. She got good enough to qualify for a regional championship. Then she got pregnant. Smtih stayed away from the

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CanWest Games. The event is the secondlargest functional fitness competition in North America. More than 900 athletes from as far away as Texas and Newfoundland will hoist heavy weights, haul themselves over walls and do walking handstands to determine who is the fittest of them all. There are also team competitions. Morgan Ruby, one of the organizers of the event, said functional fitness doesn’t allow its athletes to specialize; they all have to be strong, agile and fast. “You train all day to not have a wheelhouse,” she said. For Smith, 30, the multidisciplinary nature of the sport where a workout can consist of 30 different tasks in 30 minutes fills a void left when she stopped playing competitive

Sunday, May 5. More than 60 vendors participate each week, attracting thousands of shoppers keen to support small businesses and to learn more about local food production. Monthly hands-on cooking demonstrations and gardening workshops will take place at the market, as well as Coffee with Councillors, which gives people a chance to meet and chat with their elected city officials. The Power of Produce program will also be returning this year, giving young people

an opportunity to learn how to grow and cook their own food. “Youth are the next generation of shoppers and consumers,” said Tabitha McLoughlin, the executive director of the Coquitlam Farmers Market, noting 200 school-aged children participated in the 25-week initiative last year. “This program is providing them with educational and learning opportunities that will benefit them and the community into the future. It’s a really fun and empowering way to engage

with kids at the market.” Coquitlam Farmers Market started as a Community Economic Development project by SFU students in 1996 and has been a gathering place for local crafters, bakers and farmers ever since. The market will continue each Sunday until Oct. 27 in the parking lot at Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St.). Parking is available across the street at Centennial secondary school. For more information go to makebakegrow. com.

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News journalists, creative staff win BCYCNA awards Tri-City News journalists took home gold in three editorial categories at the 2019 Ma Murray Awards Saturday night. The event to recognize the best in B.C. and Yukon newspapers honoured two Tri-City News editorial staff and recognized the design skills of employees in The Tri-City News’ creative services department. Photographer/reporter Mario Bartel won two awards for his photography. He won gold in the portrait/personality category for a photo of crossfit athlete Amanda Smith working out with her two-year-old daughter Brooklyn as she prepared to participate in last summer’s CanWest Games at Percy Perry Stadium. His coverage of the Donkey Cross cyclocross bike race in Port Coquitlam’s Castle Park also won gold for best photo essay. The judges said they could almost feel the effort and mud of the racers on that cold, rainy day that opened the Lower Mainland cyclocross season last September. As well, reporter Diane Strandberg won gold in the Black Family Editorial Award category for the editorial headlined “Time to open up, Coquitlam,” which the judges called a pointed analysis of why all municipal committees need to be open and transparent. The Tri-City News was

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Solicitor General; and city councillors Nancy McCurrach and Laura Dupont of PoCo and Port Moody’s Amy Lubik. Gower is a psychiatric liaison nurse at Royal Columbian Hospital and a community advocate whose political platform includes healthcare — specifically, mental health and the opioid crisis — housing affordability, environmental stewardship, reconciliation, social inclusion and

income inequality. In the other Tri-City riding of Port Moody-Coquitlam, the federal candidates are Coquitlam Coun. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) and Sara Badiei for the Liberals; the Tory electoral district association, which has yet to set its nomination date, has two people seeking the nod: Matthew Sebastiani and Nelly Shin. The general election is Monday, Oct. 21.

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plore the world of Biidaaban (The Dawn Comes). Her exhibition at the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) runs until June 30, with its opening reception on May 7 at 6:30 p.m. The gallery hours are Wednesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

St., Coquitlam). Admission — and gardening tips — are free. Visit dogwoodgardenclub. weebly.com.

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MAY THE FOURTH

RELEASE THE FISH

The 27th annual Fingerling Festival at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) and next door at the Noons Creek hatchery runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., courtesy of the Port Moody Ecological Society. Help to release 40,000 salmon into Noons Creek, check out the environmental displays — including from Mike the Reptile Guy — and hear songs from children entertainers Bobs and Lolo (at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.). Call 604-469-9106 or visit noonscreek.org.

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Talk Nerdy to Me headlines the Last Dance at the Old Rec Centre in Port Coquitlam on May 4. PHOTO submiTTed

oldest homes (1116 Brunette Ave.), at one of three sessions offered by the Coquitlam Heritage Society: 11 a.m., 12:30 or 2 p.m. Parental supervision is required. Visit coquitlamheritage.ca.

RUBEN SHOES

Bring your unwanted, gently used shoes to 983 Allandale Ave., Port Moody, between noon and 3 p.m. when Calliope Tyliakos will have her annual drop off — and a

lemonade stand — to support Rubens Shoes, prior to her birthday. For the past five years, the 12-year-old girl has collected 1,740 shoes for the charity to donate to people in third-world countries. Visit rubenshoes.com.

STOP-MOTION

Indigenous artist Amanda Strong opens Anaamakamig (Under the Ground), a stopmotion animation film that goes behind the scenes to ex-

It’s Star Wars Day at the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam) as librarians celebrate May the Fourth (Be With You). Dress up in costume, make crafts and enjoy a scavenger hunt, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit fvrl.ca.

POLYNESIAN LUAU

— a day early — with Mexico City native Alberto Gonzalez of the Hot Salsa Dance Zone, for a fun Mexican fiesta in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). A dance lesson starts at 8 p.m. with the Latin beats from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Be sure to wear green, white or red clothes for the night. Cover is $10. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.

LAST DANCE

Bid farewell to the old Port Coquitlam recreation complex (2150 Wilson Ave.) at a dance organized by the PoCo Events Society, with classic rock bands 24seven and Talk Nerdy to Me from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets at $20 are via tickettailor.com.

Tuck into a roasted pig and Palusami for a Polynesian luau at the Port Moody rec complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 6 p.m. to midnight, a fundraiser hosted by the Low Entropy in aid of youth-at-risk programs. Tickets at $60 include the buffet meal, entertainment and dancing. Call 604-469-0226 or visit lowentropy.ca.

Hear Deanna Knight’s Tree-O, a gypsy-jazz ensemble, at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody) for a performance at 8 p.m. Call 604-937-0998 or visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.

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Maleness is not under attack, bad behaviour & attitudes are Children of the Street Society educates boys about becoming men

“The program is not meant to attack masculinity at all. We talk about encouraging students to becoming active bystanders to sexual assault.”

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new program teaching boys to be respectful and considerate young men is gaining attention from School District 43 and the provincial government. The brainchild of the Coquitlam-based Children of the Street Society, Redefining Manhood is encouraging 15- and 16-year-olds to think critically about expectations of young men and how they relate to each other and women, particularly in the sexual realm. The program tackles online porn, rape culture and locker room talk that trivializes sexual assault. Program coordinator Hayden Averill said some of the negative behaviours associated with some men have been labelled “toxic masculinity” but he said maleness itself if not criticized in the workshop; rather, abusive behaviour is put under a microscope for boys to see and think about. “This program is not meant to attack masculinity at all,”

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A poster created by the Coquitlam-based Children of the Street Society to promote its program educating young men about toxic masculinity.

Averill said. “We talk about encouraging students to becoming active bystanders to sexual assault.” The program has been around in local schools for about two years, with 150 workshops delivered in the Metro Vancouver area, including School District 43, and another are 150 planned. Last week Children of the Street received $21,000 from a proceeds of crime grant announced to continue the work. The program is geared to Grade 7 to 12 students and most of the workshops are delivered to co-ed classes. And although girls do most of the talking, boys do appear to be reflective and interested in the information, Averill said. Explaining to boys that masculinity is a social construct — and how they don’t have to conform to hypermasculine norms — is a

major focus of the talk; Averill tells the youth there are more ways of being a man and it’s OK to express emotions. Teens are also told about the legal consequences of sexual assault and that it’s a serious matter, not one to joke about. It all comes down to rethinking societal norms, Averill said, and the youth he has talked to seem to get it. “I’ve seen a lot of surprise and frustration and anger — a lot of this information is new to them — but to have an hour conversation about it gets them thinking,” Averill said. Toxic masculinity and ways to combat it is also the subject of a campaign now underway with posters at bus stops and a website to learn about the signs of toxic masculine behaviour. • For more information on this program and others, visit www.childrenofthestreet.com.

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➊ Volunteers from St. Clare of Assisi, Our Lady of Fatima and All Saints Catholic parishes in Coquitlam, St. Joseph’s Catholic parish in Port Moody and the Coquitlam Alliance Church visited care homes to spread Easter cheer. Art Knapp Plantland donated 1,200 African violets for Blooms in Rooms.

➋ Hard Rock Casino Vancouver last month pulled in $12,310 for the Crossroads Hospice Society, its PROUD Charity of Choice for 2018/’19; the gaming venue has collected the cash since August.

➌ Chris Wilson, executive director KidSport Tri-Cities, last month thanked a Grade 3 student at Leigh elementary for donating his birthday money to the charity as part of his class Changemaker Project. It’s the second year Jacob Oosterhof has given his proceeds.

➍ Mossom Creek hatchery in Port Moody elected its new board for 2019, on April 10.

➎ Port Moody’s Beth Applewhite received a BC Achievement Community Award this week at Government House. Applewhite, the vice-principal at Pinetree secondary and the founder of the first Secondary Black Student Committee in western Canada, was one of 25 recipients to receive the accolade. new hIres For brewery

A craft brewery that’s due to open its doors in Port Moody in August has tapped two key positions. Fraser Mills Fermentation announced last week it brought on Mike Huffman as customer experience manager to oversee retail operations and its tasting room on St. Johns Street; he previously worked as the tasting room manager at Yellow Dog Brewing, on Brewers Row. Meanwhile, Ashley Brooks — formerly with Four Winds Brewing, Yaletown Brewing Company, Bomber Brewing and Big Ridge — will be FMF’s head brewer. At the latter business, her Clover IPA won a gold medal at the 2016 BC Beer Awards.

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A Port Moody resident will continue to serve as a board member on the BC Games Society. Laura Watson, a high performance coaching advisor with Own the Podium who was appointed to the 14-member nonprofit group in 2017, will be joined by new board directors Paralympian Richard Peter (Vancouver), mental performance consultant Veronica Planella (Victoria), educator and coach Pansy Wright-Simms (Hazelton), multi-sport games leader Wayne Naka (Nelson), and volunteer, coach and athlete Charles Bruce (Kamloops). The BC Games Society is the organization that guides the BC Winter and BC Summer Games.

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The spring KidSport Tri-Cities sale in Port Coquitlam brought in more than $32,000 to subsidize sport registration fees for families that otherwise wouldn’t be able to register their kids for a season of sports. Held March 9, the used gear sale at Riverside secondary was the non-profit group’s best spring event to date, drawing more than 2,200 shoppers, “lots of amazing volunteers, tons of equipment and bikes kept out of the landfill,” said executive director Chris Wilson. It also collected more than $1,130 and eight boxes of food for Share Family and Community Services. The next sale is Sept. 7 at the Poirier Forum in Coquitlam. For more photos follow us on Instagram #tricitynews

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THE ENVIRONMENT

Ethical chocolate? How delicious C hocolate is often a welcomed source of energy. My wilderness trips are not the same without it and, back in the day, it was the perfect boost to my endurance training. Made with quality and care, chocolate also is believed to reduce stress and increase concentration. However, its claims as a superfood exaggerate findings from research funded by industry, according to Nic Fleming’s 2018 article in The Observer. Made without quality and care, chocolate candy usually contains artificial colours, artificial flavours, hydrogenated fats, corn syrup, chemical preservatives and large amounts of sugar. Moreover, chocolate is also just one of many products consumed by Canadians that is at a high risk of being connected to child labour. According to World Vision, there are 152 million child labourers worldwide today, 48% of whom are between the ages of five and 11 years. Instead of going to school, these children endure back-breaking work and harsh conditions to produce many of our everyday

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purchases such as cocoa, coffee, clothing and electronics. West Africa’s Ghana and Ivory Coast — two of the world’s top suppliers of cocoa beans — use child labour and slavery in cocoa production, according to Fleming. In 2016, Canadian imports at risk of being connected to child labour totalled $34 billion, a 31% increase over the past five years. More than 1,200 companies operating in Canada are at high risk of importing goods connected to child or forced labour. Purchasing a product certified by Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance or UTZ ensures that it was not made using child labour. Fair Trade is about

better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. Rainforest Alliance certification works to conserve biodiversity and ensures sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behaviour. And UTZ focuses on enabling farmers to learn better techniques, improve working conditions and take better care of their children and the environment. World Vision’s No Child For Sale campaign and thegoodtrade.com identify an array of certified chocolate products. Here are just a few to get your

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taste buds primed: • Camino: Established in 1999 in the OttawaGatineau region, La Siembra Co-operative, which owns Camino, became the first registered importers of Fair Trade Certified cocoa and sugar in North America. Today, the cooperative works directly with 18 producer co-ops, supporting more than 36,000 family farmers in nine countries, representing Central and South America, and Southeast Asia. • Delight Chocolate: Handmade and handwrapped in Canada using all organic ingredients, Fairtrade

certified chocolate and sugar. • Denman Island Chocolates: Organic Fair Trade chocolate available in Metro Vancouver at Choices, Meinhardt Fine Foods, Finlandia, Nesters Markets and Greens Markets. In 2006, the company created a conservation covenant to protect the trees surrounding its woodframed factory. • Divine: Catering to milk chocolate lovers and bakers (baking bars and powders), Divine is the only 100% fair trade chocolate company that is co-owned by cocoa farmers, allowing them to share in

profits and have a larger voice in the cocoa industry. • Other Canadian-made Fair Trade-certified brands include: Galerie au Chocolat, Just Us!, Olivia Chocolatiers, Prana, Rochef Chocolatier and Fair for Life Certified Theobroma and Zazubean. Most businesses in Canada share little to no information on how they are preventing child labour in their global supply chains. Join World Vision’s No Child For Sale campaign, calling on our government to introduce Supply Chain Transparency legislation in Canada. This type of legislation has been adopted in the U.K. and Australia, where in the former, consumers have been given more information to make ethical purchasing decisions, and to help civil society groups hold companies accountable to their human rights commitments. Melissa Chaun of Port Moody is an ecologist with a passion for all things sustainable. She is events co-ordinator with the Rivershed Society of BC and volunteers on various city committees. Her column runs monthly.

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Meeting for the birds May 9, Burke Mt. Naturalists host PhD student talking toxins Birds of prey may be at the top of the food chain but there is something that endangers them: toxins. At next Thursday’s meet-

ing of the Burke Mountain Naturalists (BMN), SFU PhD student Kate Fremlin will present her research showing how toxins like DDT move up the earthworm–robin– Cooper’s hawk food chain. She sampled these creatures (or their eggs, in the case of the hawks) throughout Metro

Vancouver and analyzed the tissues for legacy toxins — which are banned but still present in the environment — and newer toxins of emerging concern. Learn about the basics of biomagnification from Fremlin and how this process can affect top-level predators, including humans.

The May 9 BMN meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at King of Life Lutheran Church, 1198 Falcon Dr., Coquitlam. The meeting is open to members and non-members, and there is no admission charge. For more information, call 604-937-5379, or visit burkemountainnaturalists.ca.

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LITERACY & LIBRARIES

May the Fourth be with you on Sat. This feature, written by librarians with Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam, is published each Thursday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries.

BOOK OF THE WEEK n Elevation by Stephen King n Reviewed by Heathery Hadley, Port Moody Public Library

As the first couple of pounds melted away, Scott didn’t really feel any different. He certainly looked the same. He only started to get concerned when he realized that no matter what he wore, what he ate or which scale he stood on, the numbers kept steadily decreasing. Even his old friend Doctor Bob Ellis was at a loss. Despite the perplexity of his rapid weight loss and stubbornly robust waist line, Scott manages to entangle himself in neighbourly dispute with the “ladies” next door. When local gossip starts to spread, Scott becomes aware that the “nice folks of Castle Rock” are not as kind as they claim to be and that they believe his married neighbours are “not nice lady lesbeans” who must be ignorant or stupid to think that they might be welcome in the conservative Republican town. The pounds keep floating away and Scott becomes afraid he just might just drift away with them but, before that happens, he sets out to make peace with his neighbours. Elevation is not a typical Stephen King horror story. The novelette explores embedded prejudices in an atmosphere enshrouded with mystery and the supernatural. Although the notion that Scott is needed to save the women’s business and reputation verges on patriarchal, Elevation is a touching story of friendship and letting go.

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• Innovation Hub open house: Try out the HTC Vive virtual reality headset and motion-tracked hand controllers. Users can explore outer space, conquer a fear of heights, paint in a 3D space, and more. See 3D printers in action and learn how to create your own designs using highpowered creative software. Open house happens Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. at the City Centre branch. Next session for 3D printing: May 3. Next session for VR: May 10. • Free Comic Book Day: Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Coquitlam Public Library May 4 by choosing a free comic produced for the occasion by some of the world’s best comic writers and artists. This event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at both

the City Centre and Poirier branches. Come early if you can as free comics are available while supplies last. Info: 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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• Philosopher’s Café: Privacy: May 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Café participants will discuss privacy: Do we have

more privacy than previous generations or less? Under what circumstances would you give up some privacy? Drop into the ParkLane Room, no registration required. • Job Success Program

info session: Are you an immigrant looking for work? ISSofBC’s Job Success Program can help you navigate employment services and enter the Canadian job market. Join ISS May 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the ParkLane Room to learn more. Call 604469-4577 to register. • Free Comic Book Day: Drop in to the library to pick up free all-ages comics May 4 between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Enter to win some great prizes. Sponsored by Hourglass Comics and Games. • Star Wars Day: May the Fourth be with you. On May 4 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., celebrate all things Star Wars at the library with games, crafts, contests and more — you can come in costume for more chances to win. Drop in, no registration required. Info: library.portmoody.ca or 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr.

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• Star Wars Day: May the Fourth be with you. Join librarians as they celebrate Star

Wars Day at Terry Fox Library. Come in costume and take pictures on a planet far, far away using a greenscreen, make a craft or participate in our Star Wars-themed scavenger hunt. This event is set for May 4, 1 to 4 p.m. • Free Comic Book Day: May 4, starting at 10 a.m., comic book lovers of all ages can check out the selection of free comics. First come first served, while supplies last, in partnership with Hourglass Comics and Imperial Hobbies. • Tenants’ rights and responsibilities: Are you a tenant wanting to know your rights and responsibilities from start to the end of your tenancy? A speaker from B.C.’s Residential Tenancy Branch will provide crucial information on this province’s laws regarding renters. This program is presented by SUCCESS May 7, 6 to 8 p.m. To register, call 604-468-6022 or 604-468-6069, or email bcsis@success.bc.ca Info: fvrl.bc.ca, the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page or 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo.

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for a temporary use permit to operate the 8 Corners Tea Room on the Camp Howdy property in the Village of Belcarra adjacent to Belcara Regional Park. The ELC will be hosting a meeting for the residents of Belcarra providing the opportunity to discuss the merits and operation of the tea room in the community. A shuttle will be provided from the Ioco school at 1st Avenue and Ioco road from 1:45pm - 5:15pm, operating every 30 minutes. The temporary use permit can be issued for 3 years and renewed once for an additional 3 years. Approval of a temporary use permit application requires a vote by Village Council which will take place at a later date, subsequent to the public information meeting. TUP # - TUP - 2019-01

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FRIDAY, MAY 3 • “Down the Tube,” a play by Frank Watts, dinner theatre, 7 p.m., Gallery Bistro, 2411 Clarke St., Port Moody (also: matinee May 5 and shows at Port Moody Station Museum May 10-12). Info, tickets: expecttheatre.ca. • Central elementary school craft fair, 3-8 p.m., admission by donation. Crafters, artists, cooks, bakers and a whole more – a great way to kick off PoCo May Day celebrations.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 • Carney’s Got Talent: Season 2, Archbishop Carney regional secondary school, 1335 Dominion Ave., PoCo; talent competition, live and silent auction, dinner, raffles and celebrity MC Jennifer Palma of Global News; doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $40 each or table of 10 for $400. Info, tickets or to make a donation: 604-942-7465 or acrss.org. Tickets sales end April 26.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 • “Down the Tube,” a play by Frank Watts, 3:30 p.m.,

MAY 4: FINGERLING FESTIVAL FUN • Port Moody Ecological Society’s Fingerling Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Noons Creek Hatchery, just across the walking bridge on the north side of the skating arena, 300 Ioco Rd. Annual festival provides an opportunity for children to help release 30,000 young chum salmon into Noons Creek to help these fish begin their four-year journey at sea, and to visit the hatchery with its fish-rearing pond and restored wetland. In the arena, more than 60 organizations will provide opportunities to learn more about community initiatives and environmental stewardship, and there will be entertainment for all ages. Info: noonscreek.org.

and share their concerns and experiences in a confidential atmosphere. Refreshments provided. No admission charge but donations are welcome. Info: Craig, 604-928-9220 or Ken, 604-936-2998. • Have you considered becoming a foster parent? There are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. Info: call North Fraser Recruitment Team, 604-764-8098.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Gallery Bistro, 2411 Clarke St., Port Moody (also: shows at Port Moody Station Museum May 10-12). Info, tickets: expecttheatre.ca. • IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, a fundraiser in support of the Alzheimer Society of BC, 2:30 p.m., TD Community Plaza, Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park. Registration: walkforalzheimers.ca.

TUESDAY, MAY 7 • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Speaker: Dr. Nathan Lack, senior research scientist, Vancouver Prostate Centre, who will talk about new drugs to treat prostate cancer. All those affected by prostate problems are urged to come

• Centennial Stamp Club hosts a small auction of postage stamps and related material – everyone welcome; viewing starts at 6:30 p.m., auction after 7:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, cards room, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306. • Pacific Digital Photography Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school – guests al-

ways welcome. Info, including complete list of meetings and speakers: www.pdpc.ca.

THURSDAY, MAY 9 • Burke Mountain Naturalists’ May meeting, 7:30 p.m., King of Life Lutheran Church, corner of Falcon Drive and Guildford Way in Coquitlam. Feature: presentation on Biomagnification of Chemicals in Cooper’s Hawks by Kate Fremlin from SFU Department of Biology. Free admission and all are welcome. Info: 604-937-5379 or burkemountainnaturalists.ca.

FRIDAY, MAY 10 • “Down the Tube,” a play by Frank Watts, 11 a.m-8 p.m., Port Moody Station Museum (also: May 11 and 12). Info, tickets: expecttheatre.ca.

SATURDAY, MAY 11 • Friends of DeBoville Slough host invasive plant (Japanese knotweed) control work party, 9 a.m.-noon. Meet at the kiosk on the north side of the slough at 9 a.m.; wear sturdy footwear and dress for

the weather as work goes rain or shine. The Friends will supply tools but if you have a favourite pair of hand clippers or loppers, feel free to bring them. For any participants under the age of 19, a parent or guardian must sign a waiver. • “Down the Tube,” a play by Frank Watts, 11 a.m-8 p.m., Port Moody Station Museum (also: May 12). Info, tickets: expecttheatre.ca. • Spring tea, 2-4 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, 2206 St. Johns St., Port Moody (in the church hall downstairs, entered from the back of the church); pie and ice cream and a beverage for $5; for sale: baking, crafts, jewelry and plants. Tickets at the door. • Les Échos du Pacifique spring concert, Mon Pays (My Country): A Celebration of Canadian Music in Song, 7:30 p.m., St. Laurence Anglican Church, 825 St. Laurence St., Coquitlam. Tickets at the door: Adults, $15; students/seniors, $10. Info: lesechosdupacifique. info. see next page

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SUNDAY, MAY 12 • “Down the Tube,” a play by Frank Watts, noon-4 p.m., Port Moody Station Museum. Info, tickets: expecttheatre.ca.

TUESDAY, MAY 14 • Tri-City Photo Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the Drama Room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. Guests always welcome. Info on scheduled activities: www. tricityphotoclub.ca/20182019-meetings.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 • Centennial Stamp Club hosts letter “Y” night; stamp swap and shop at 6:30 p.m., presentations related to the letter after 7:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, cards room, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-9419306.

TUESDAY, MAY 28 • Tri-City Photo Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the Drama Room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. Guests always welcome. Info on scheduled activities: www. tricityphotoclub.ca/20182019-meetings.

CLUBS • The Circle of Friends, a social group for 50+ singles looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre, etc., meets on the third Sunday of each month, 12:30 p.m., at Roo’s Pub, 2962 Christmas Way, Coquitlam, plan events. Info: Nina, 604-9419032. • Do you love to sing? The Maple Leaf Singers invite you to join its dynamic show chorus. Group performs a varied repertoire, including Broadway and movie musical numbers; gospel, folk, classical, and inspirational pieces; and swing, rock, and pop hits. Practices are Monday evenings at Burnaby Lake Pavilion. All are welcome to audition. Info: 778-245-4445, joinus@mapleleafsingers.com or www.mapleleafsingers.com. • Hoy/Scott Streamkeepers meet the third Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Public Library Poirier branch. Info: hoyscottcreeks.org or hoyscottwatershed@gmail.com. • Coquitlam Gogos meet the third Wednesday of each month at Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam, 1-3 p.m. Gogos raises awareness and money for African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS by supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. New members are welcome. Info: coquitlamgogos@gmail.com or Pam, 604469-0265. • The Cutie Circle meets on the second Sunday of each month (except December) from 2 to 4 p.m. in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre for some lively and joyful strumming, singalong and open mic. All welcome. Light refreshments are provided. Cuties volunteers perform and teach in the community and also offer a free annual seven-week ukulele

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STRUM & SING WITH UKULELES • Tri-City Strummers meet every Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. to sing and play ukuleles at The Club (meeting place for adults 50+), 101 Noons Creek Dr., Port Moody. All levels are welcome to join this fun and friendly group. A small kitchen offers lunch. Info: Ellen, 39lndanz@gmail. com or Maggie, maggiebrinton@gmail.com.

CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE CALENDAR The Tri-City News’ free online calendar is a great way to create buzz about your organization or your event; go to it directly attricitynews.com/community/ submit-an-event. As always, to add items to The TriCity News’ printed Community Calendar, email details to newsroom@tricitynews.com. workshop series for absolute beginners at Leigh Square in the spring. Info: cutiecircle.com or 604-552-8537 (UKES). • Tri-Cities Women’s Friendship Club is an active social group for mature women. Info: irene525@telus.net. • 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; ukelele group, Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Info: theclubportmoody.com. • Pacific Digital Photography Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school. Guests always welcome. Visit www.pdpc.ca for additional info on PDPC and for a listing of club meeting dates and speakers. • Canadian Council of the Blind Dogwood Chapter meets weekly on Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam). Info: whitecane@shaw.ca. • Shoreline Writers’ Society meets, 1 p.m., on the third Sunday of every month at Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St. New members welcome. Info: Helmi, 604-4628942. • Apex Netball Club is held Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hillcrest middle school, 2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam for women and girls of all ages. Beginners welcome. Info: Nicole, 778-240-8247 or nicmurphy26@gmail.com. • The Tri-City Singles Social Club offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. Meetings are normally held on the third Friday of each month, excluding December, 7 p.m., at the Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (on-street parking only). New members are welcome. Info: Darline, 604-466-0017. • Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays (except first Tuesday of each month) at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo (Room 3, upstairs). Improve your

self-confidence, communication and leadership skills through public speaking; new members welcome. Info: Shirley, 604-6711060 or shirleybrown@shaw.ca. • Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s Toastmasters group meets Wednesdays, noon-1:15 p.m., PoCo city hall to improve communication and leadership skills. For more information, visit business.tricitieschamber.com/ events. • City of the Arts Toastmasters, dedicated to improving leadership and public speaking skills, meets 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: Mike, cityofthearts@icloud.com or cityofthearts.toastmastersclubs.org. • Rotary Club of PoCo Centennial meets Thursdays, 4:15 p.m., Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo; new members welcome. Info: Barrie, barrie@barrieseaton.com or 604-945-6627. • Fraser Pacific Rose Society meets last Tuesday of each month except August and December, 7 p.m. Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Everyone welcome. • Downtown Coquitlam Toastmasters meet every Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.; first Wednesday of each Month at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, in the Coquitlam foundation Room; other Wednesdays in Room B2090, Douglas College, David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. The Toastmasters program addresses skills including public speaking, listening, evaluating and feedback, as well as leadership skills. Info: 604-936-1427. • PoCo Lions Club meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. New members welcome. Info:: Gord, 604-9415140 or pzcgrg@shaw.ca. • Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise meets Tuesdays, 7:15 a.m., City Centre Aquatic Complex, 1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-464-7706. • PoMo Men’s 55-plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Tony, 604-4615901 or Bill, 604-464-1051.

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Upcoming Festivals & Events One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

May 2 – 5 & May 8 – 11, ticketed Presented by Stage43, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre.

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Exhibitions Opening at Place des Arts Friday, May 3, 7 p.m., free

Drop by the opening reception for Blending Tradition and Innovation, paintings by the Fraser Valley Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists; My Mother’s Home, photography by Rita Hernandez; Connections, watercolour and ink by Mary Kate Woodward. All three exhibitions will be on display until June 1. placedesarts.ca

Hotel California—A Salute to the Eagles Friday, May 3, 8 p.m., ticketed

A must-see performance for all Eagles fans! This highly acclaimed tribute Band, Hotel California, recreates the legendary music of the Eagles.

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Terry Fator—The Voice of Entertainment Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m., ticketed

Don’t miss this award-winning performance by Terry Fator, featuring his cast of character impersonations. hardrockcasinovancouver.com

Coquitlam Farmers Market Opening Day Sunday, May 5, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., free

Drop by for fresh local produce, kids’ activities and live entertainment on the opening day of the Poirier Street Farmers Market. Held every Sunday from May to Oct. makebakegrow.com

International Migratory Bird Day— Colony Farm Regional Park

Saturday, May 11, 1 p.m., free

Learn about the importance of the park to migratory birds while enjoying an afternoon of displays, kids’ activities and introductory birding walks.

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Salmon Leave Home

Sunday, May 12, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., free Join the Hoy-Scott Watershed Society for the Salmon Leave Home event and help release the coho smolts into Hoy Creek. A fun event for the whole family, rain or shine! hoyscottcreeks.org

42nd Annual Western Canadian Croatian Folklore Festival Saturday, May 18, 12:30 p.m., ticketed

The 42nd Annual Western Canadian Croatian Folklore Festival is bringing groups from all over Western Canada to perform. Enjoy this concert at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam. visitcoquitlam.ca/event

The Ultimate Queen Celebration Friday, May 24, 8 p.m., ticketed

Enjoy this fabulous tribute to the iconic rock band Queen, starring Marc Martel at The Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam.

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Mamma Mia

May 25 – 26, ticketed Presented by Broadway Bound, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre.

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Metro Van says put ‘Waste in its Place’ Regional government is fighting dumping of a variety of goods

and smaller household items, some charities such as Big Brothers will collect items, too. But things such as plastic containers, paint cans, old mattresses and ruined couches need more thought and effort. Thanks to Metro Vancouver, which is promoting its Waste in Its Place campaign this spring, there is help. A Put Waste in its Place website, at wasteinitsplace.ca, provides locations for disposing items safely and legally. Everything from house-

The joy of spring cleaning quickly turns to discouragement as the size of the junk pile grows. As practitioners of the Marie Kondo method of tidying up know, unwanted items can weigh you down. But getting rid of them isn’t easy either. Thrift stores will take clothes

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Schedule of Meetings City Hall - 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam

Monday, May 6, 2019 MEETING

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Closed Council

1:00 pm

Council Committee Room

Council-in-Committee

2:00 pm

Council Committee Room

Regular Council

7:00 pm

Council Chambers

* The first item to be considered in the public portion of this meeting is a resolution requiring adoption prior to the Council Meeting being closed to the public.

Watch Live Broadcasts of Coquitlam Council Meetings or Archived Video from Meetings Previously Webcast The City of Coquitlam offers a video streaming service that makes its Regular Council Meetings, Council-in-Committee Meetings and Public Hearings accessible through its website at

www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts Agendas for the Regular Council and Council-in-Committee Meetings will be available online at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the scheduled meetings.

hold items to construction material is listed in the website, providing a number of no or low-cost ways to get rid of unwanted items. “We are all taught from a young age not to litter,” said Jack Froese, chair of Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Committee, in a press release. “We know it’s wrong, and with so many cost-effective — even free ways — to properly dispose of waste, it’s perplexing that some people still choose

to dump their unwanted items on the side of the road, in our parks, and alleyways.” What Metro Vancouver is trying to do with its campaign is to instil in people a feeling of responsibility for unwanted items instead of simply discarding them in the nearest back alley or green belt. Dumped waste is a growing problem, and city taxpayers are left paying for the cost of the clean up, according to the regional authority. In 2018, for

example, Metro Vancouver municipalities recorded more than 40,000 incidents of abandoned waste. Mattresses, furniture, appliances, electronics and green waste are among the most commonly dumped items and the majority of incidents were attributed to home renovations, students and move-outs. “There is simply no need to abandon waste,” Froese said in the release. “In addition to free municipal collection services,

many delivery companies will take away old mattresses or appliances for a small fee, which is much cheaper than receiving a fine for illegally dumping.” Taking responsibility for one’s waste means finding out the best option for disposal and taking it there or hiring a service to deal with the unwanted item. To find out where to take unwanted items, visit wasteinitsplace.ca.

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Extra yard waste Most Coq. residents have until May 10 for extra green pickup Curbside collection of unlimited yard trimmings in Coquitlam is available until next week. Residents who receive solid waste collection from the city can put out as much yard trimmings and leaves for pickup as they want. Trimmings, grass clippings and small branches

should be put in kraft paper bags. Branches should be bundled but must be less than 7.5 centimetres (three inches) in diameter and not more than a metre in length. Old garbage cans with a green can sticker, available from the engineering department at city hall, can be used. No food scraps should be in the containers, which cannot be put out before 5:30 a.m. of collection day and must not weigh more than 20 kg (44 lb.)

UBC Dentistry is screening patients 12 years of age and older who require

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For information, visit www.dentistry.ubc.ca/gradortho Graduate Orthodontics Program To arrange a screening appointment: Call between 8:30 am – 4 pm (Monday to Friday) 604-827-4991 or email gradorthoclinic@dentistry.ubc.ca

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each. Sod, rocks, soil and plastic bags will not be accepted. The trimmings are collected by a separate truck so sometimes it will arrive later than the regular green cart collection. But if they aren’t picked up by 7:30 p.m. on collection day, call Waste Connections of Canada at 604-636-3520. More information on the program, which runs through May 10, is available at coquitlam.ca/yardtrimmings or by calling 604-927-3500.

Public Hearing Notice When: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 7:00pm • Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C.

Council to consider Zoning Bylaw Amendments pertaining to Cannabis Retail Use On February 26, 2019, Council endorsed an approach to consider up to five Cannabis Retail Use locations in the City including a buffer requirement of 75 metres between sensitive uses and additional business license requirements. On April 9, 2019, Council adopted a Corporate Policy which outlines the procedure under which Cannabis Retail Use applications would be considered and processed in the City. Council also gave first, second and third readings to the Business License and Regulation Bylaw, 2015, No. 3000, Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2019, No. 3189 for additional business licence requirements. The intent of Bylaw Amendment No. 16, 2019, No. 3188 is to amend City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 2018, No. 2937 to define Cannabis Retail Use and exclude this use from the existing definition of Retail. The proposed amendment would require a Retail Cannabis Use to be considered through a site-specific rezoning process. This process would be in coordination with: u

City of Port Moody Corporate Policy – 09-4300-2019-01-Cannabis Retail Use;

When: Tuesday, May 7, 2019

City of Port Moody Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw, 2015, No. 3000;

Where: Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C.

City of Port Moody Development Approval and Procedures Bylaw, No. 2918;

Provincial requirements.

Times: Special Council Meeting, 7pm Webcast is available by noon on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at portmoody.ca/video Port Moody Council is considering the following two bylaws at this meeting: • City of Port Moody 2019-2023 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2019, No. 3192

• City of Port Moody 2019 Property Tax Rates Bylaw, 2019, No. 3193 We live stream our Council meetings online at portmoody.ca/watchlive. While you’re on our website, sign up for Council e-notifications. Get an agenda package at City Hall, the Port Moody Public Library or portmoody.ca/agendas.

Get in touch! How do I get more information? Ask questions and review the application at the Planning Division counter on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, or at portmoody.ca/publichearing after May 6, 2019. You can also contact us at planning@portmoody.ca or 604.469.4540.

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How can I provide input? 1. If you believe your property is affected by Zoning Bylaw Amendments pertaining to Cannabis Retail Use, comment directly to Council on May 14, 2019. 2. You can also send a submission in writing before 12 noon on May 14, 2019 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550. André Boel, MCIP, RPP General Manager of Planning and Development

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Sasamat has variety of camping options Day and stay camps available close to home at the lakefront Sasamat Outdoor Centre Looking for summer fun for your children? Sasamat Outdoor Centre has a variety of camps, from day camps to resident camps to family programs. One program, for kids ages six to 12 years, is Sasamat Day Camps, which run in July and August. The day camps introduce children to a range of outdoor activities designed to foster social growth, group awareness and leadership while building a love for nature and the outdoors. Programs take place at Sasamat’s lakeside setting in Belcarra Regional Park and in the surrounding area. Sasamat Day Camp is introduction to summer camp and can be a stepping stone to prepare your child for resident camp. Activities may include: canoeing, nature activities, hiking, swimming and beach activities, kayaking, shelter building, group games, drama, songs and skits, low ropes course, archery, environmental education, vertical playground, crafts, a rock wall, campfires, outdoor cooking and special events. Day camp runs Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. each day (with the exception of Thursday because those are

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“Late Night Thursdays” and pick-up times will change). Summer 2019 camp dates • Week 1: July 1 to 5; • Week 2: July 8 to 12; • Week 3: July 15 to 19; • Week 4: July 22 to 26; • Week 5: July 29 to Aug. 2; • Week 6: Aug. 6 to 9 (short Week) • Week 7: Aug. 12 to 16; • and Week 8: Aug. 19 to 23. Cost for a five-day week is $340 while a four-day week is $272 (non-refundable deposit: $100). Transportation is provided from Burquitlam, Port Moody, Glen elementary school in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. For more information on this program and all other Sasamat Outdoor Centre programs, visit sasamat.org.

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