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Tabitha McLoughlin, the executive director of the Coquitlam Farmers Market, tests the quality of some of the fresh produce being offered by the market’s manager, Julia Zado. The farmers market will be opening for the summer season this Sunday in the parking lot at Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion. More info: makebakegrow.com.

VoteSmart2017: the results

The Tri-Cities and the rest of B.C. go to the polls Tuesday and while the final tallies won’t arrive until after The Tri-City News’ print edition goes to press, our newsroom team will be busy posting results online from local ridings. After polls close May 9, make sure you visit tricitynews.com

The number of foreign buyers purchasing real estate in the TriCities has fallen dramatically since the introduction of the provincial government’s 15% foreign buyers tax last summer. In the seven weeks prior to the implementation of the tax, foreign nationals made up 11.6% of all real estate purchases in Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam, according to data recently obtained by The Tri-City News through a Freedom of Information request. But the figures have plummeted since Aug. 1, 2016, with only 93 foreign buyers out of 3,377 transactions (2.8%) in the three communities. The change has been the most significant in Coquitlam. In the Tri-Cities’ largest municipality, 15.2% of real estate purchases were conducted by foreign buyers prior to the tax, a number that has dropped to 4.4% since. Port Moody fell from 11.2% to 1%, while PoCo dropped from 6.4% to 0.8%. see A LARGER, page 14

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Jodie Wickens (incumbent)

On daycare: “[The NDP plan is] a pretty comprehensive plan. It’s a 10year process but it’s really reforming the system.”

After weeks of campaigning and candidate forums, some quotes from The Tri-City News’ profiles of local candidates

Port Moody-Coquitlam BC LIBERAL

Linda Reimer (incumbent)

On substance abuse care: “We’re building the substance abuse centre on Riverview. There will be an increased number of beds there.”

BC LIBERAL

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Joan Isaacs

Rick Glumac

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On the environment: “A White Spot [restaurant] would create more permanent jobs than Kinder Morgan [pipeline expansion].”

On substance abuse care: “[Riverview] should be kept for rehab and treatments... The land should be reserved for its original purposes.”

On daycare: “Space availability, that seems to be the biggest challenge... Creating spaces to meet supply and demand is a better way to go.”

On ERH wait times: Under the NDP, the hospital “would be fully utilized. It wouldn’t have empty wards. We would have it properly staffed.”

Ian Soutar

Coquitlam-Maillardville BC NDP

Selina Robinson (incumbent)

On substance abuse care: “We are not talking about institutionalized care. It could be a place where you can get some long-term respite and support.”

Don Barthel

Port Coquitlam BC NDP

Mike Farnworth (incumbent)

On delays in the courts: “The government has waited and waited to fill these seats but this government has only been about big spending and photo ops.”

BC LIBERAL

On the economy: “I firmly believe that with a strong economy, we have the means to pay for and reinvest in our people and our communities.”

On feds’ legalization of marijuana: “We want to keep marijuana out of the hands of minors and we want to prevent organized crime from profiting.”

Steve Kim

Susan Chambers

BC GREEN

On affordable housing: “You have to deal with speculation. We have a lot of people buying houses to flip.”

On delays in the courts: “It feels like the [BC] Liberals have purposefully defunded a number of institutions, including justice and health care.”

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Fortis pipeline work closes part of park GARY MCKENNA The Tri-CiTy News

The Mundy Park off-leash dog park will be closed until July as FortisBC works to upgrade its natural gas pipeline that runs through the area. The work is part of the company’s plans to twin its existing line along the BC Hydro right-of-way, adding a 900 mm pipe to its capacity. The route crosses the Fraser River from Surrey, moving north under United Boulevard, Highway 1, Lougheed Highway and Austin Avenue before connecting with a line at Como Lake and Mariner Way. “The closures are required to ensure the safety of the public and workers during construction,” said Karen

Zukas, FortisBC’s corporate communications advisor. “We apologize to park users for the inconvenience and we’ll do everything we can to minimize the length of the closures.” She added that off-leash trails and the rest of the park and its trail network will be open while construction takes place. Work is also underway on the line in the Cape Horn area, with completion of that section expected in mid-July. Zukas said crews will be drilling underground to install the line under Highway 1, Lougheed and United, and some piledriving will occur during the daytime. Some nighttime work will also be required along Lougheed. The contractor will work to

mitigate any traffic delays that may result from the construction work, Zukas added. “In some cases, traditional open-trench construction will be necessary and temporary traffic delays may occur,” she said. “We will be reaching out to residents to inform them of this construction work.” • For more project updates, go to www.talkingenergy.ca. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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Public Hearing Notice When: May 9, 2017 at 7pm • Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C. Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaw (Bylaw No. 3081): LAKE

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1. Location: Belcarra Regional Park (Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 3081) Applicant: City of Port Moody Purpose: This Heritage Designation Bylaw would designate the Bole House in Belcarra Regional Park as a protected heritage building, and provide long-term protection for the house.

Get in touch! How do I get more information? Review the Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 3081 and related information 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 5, 2017.

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How can I provide input? 1. If you believe your property is affected by this heritage designation, comment directly to Council on May 9, 2017. 2. You can also send a submission in writing before 12 noon on May 9, 2017 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550. Richard White, FCIP, RPP Acting General Manager of Development Services

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FATAL MVA

Fund tops $60,000 for families of two young cousins killed in crash Police say speed, alcohol were not factors in MVA

we have enough money to pay for this and that? If they have extra, they can figure out what needs to be done.” Meanwhile, Coquitlam RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are continuing to investigate the accident that took place Friday, April 28, in which a 30-year-old woman, who has not been identified, also died.

DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Three drivers involved in last Friday’s deadly accident on Lougheed Highway are cooperating with investigators, Coquitlam RCMP say. And while witnesses have come forward to help piece together the sequence of events, no further information on the crash that claimed three lives, including those of two young cousins, is being released. But spokesperson Const. Kristina Biro said impaired driving and speeding have been ruled out. “It’s still very early in the investigation so there isn’t much information that can be released right now but I want to assure the community that we will release more information as soon as we can,” Biro said in an emailed statement. “Until then, I want to thank everyone who has come forward to provide information or offer condolences, and I want to encourage anyone who saw anything or knows anything

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Funds are being raised to support the families of Tyler Mollie Wong Hernandez, who was three years old, of New Westminster, and her cousin, Ella Reese Hernandez, who was nine, a Coquitlam resident and School District 43 elementary student. about this collision to contact us as soon as possible,” she said, acknowledging that the collision has had “a devastating impact throughout our community.” Meanwhile, a YouCaring. com crowdfunding page set up by friends of the families involved has been shared almost 7,000 times and has raised over $61,000 — triple the fundraising goal of $20,000. Carol Todd, the spokesperson for the families of the two girls — Tyler Mollie Wong Hernandez, age 3, of New Westminster, and her cousin,

Ella Reese Hernandez, age 9, a Coquitlam resident and School District 43 elementary student — said they are grateful for the support. “They were amazed at the outpouring of caring and kindness. They were very grateful, very supported and pleased to know there were so many people out there who were impacted,” said Todd. The funds will be used to help the families through their loss, said Todd, who lost her teenage daughter to suicide. “It takes away that worry: Do

Notice of Intention to Sell City Land Please take notice that pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City of Port Coquitlam proposes to sell to Quantum Properties Montrose Inc. outlined below in heavy black line and which are located at:

PUBLIC HEARING 7 pm on Monday, May 8, 2017 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

The City intends to sell the lands for the sum of $17,000,000.00 (seventeen million dollars).

Carolyn Deakin, Assistant Corporate Officer 604.927.5212 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

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Civic Address: 2170 Kelly Avenue Legal Description: Lot 105, District Lot 289, New Westminster District, Plan NWP37752 From: To:

GIVE YOUR INPUT All members of the public will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions about the bylaw at the hearing. Council cannot receive new or additional information on this application after the public hearing.

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M1 (General Industrial) CD35 (Comprehensive Development)

Civic Address: 2428 Mary Hill Road (2 parcels) Legal Description: Lot 5 Except: Part Bylaw 6287, Block “B” District Lot 289 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 1954 Legal Description: Lot 6 Except: Part Bylaw 6287, Block “B” District Lot 289 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 1954 Civic Address: 2390 Mary Hill Road Legal Description: Lot 1 Except: Part Dedicated Road on Plan 80566; Block “C” District Lot 289 Group 1 New Westminster District, Plan 1954 Civic Address: 2438 Mary Hill Road (south portion) Legal Description: Lot 4 (portion) Except West 10.5 feet (Plan with Bylaw Filed 6287), Block B, District Lot 289, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1954 Civic Address: 2384 Mary Hill Road Legal Description: Lot 2 Except: Parts on Plan with Bylaw Filed 6287, Block “C” District Lot 289 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 1954 Civic Address: 2382 Mary Hill Road (2 parcels) Legal Description: Lot 4 Except: Part on Plan 37752; Block “C” District Lot 289 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 1954 Legal Description: Lot 3 Except: Part on Plan with By-law Filed 6287; Block “C” District Lot 289 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 1954 Civic Address: 2380 Mary Hill Road Legal Description: Lot 1 Except: The Westerly 10.5 Feet; District Lot 289 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 1959 From: To:

RA2 (Residential Apartment 2) CD35 (Comprehensive Development)

Civic Address: 2420 Mary Hill Road (2 parcels) Legal Description: Lot 8 Except: West 10.5 Feet (Plan with Bylaw Filed 6287), Block “B” District Lot 289 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 1954 Legal Description: Lot 7 Except: West 10.5 Feet (Plan with Bylaw Filed 6287), Block “B” District Lot 289 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 1954 From: To:

P1 (Civic Institutional) CD35 (Comprehensive Development)

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PORT COQUITLAM

Mayor blames provincial downloading for PoCo’s increased firefighting costs City budget still expected to pass its council vote

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Port Coquitlam’s budget was expected to receive fourth and final bylaw reading at a special council meeting last night (Thursday). Included in the financial plan is a last-minute addition of $88,000 to pay for road repairs caused by the snow and ice this winter. According to a city report, the number of potholes shot up by 30% and crews also had to fix large cracks. The budget also includes $500,000 more for sidewalks next year — responding to requests made during public consultations in March and April. The two items won’t affect this year’s 4.23% tax hike as funding will come from reserve accounts. The tax increase translates to: • $131.03 more for the average single-family home assessed at $883,239; • $94.70 more for the average townhouse worth $445,083; • $73.04 more for an average apartment valued at $336,660. To learn more about Port Coquitlam’s budget, call 604927-5280, email budget@portcoquitlam.ca or visit portcoquitlam.ca/budget.

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Port Coquitlam’s mayor voted against the city budget this week in an attempt to send a message to the provincial government — just days before voters head to the polls. Greg Moore said he wanted to “draw the line” as the province downloads more services on to municipalities, which are responsible for taxing property owners. The mayor, who also chairs the Metro Vancouver board of directors and is a former BC Liberal candidate, said the tax burden is “continually shifting so that a provincial government can have the lowest corporate tax and have the lowest personal tax.” And in his scathing attack before city council voted on three readings of the budget Tuesday, he listed examples where municipalities have had to pick up the slack. Among them are the cost for dike maintenance, DNA testing

POCO MAYOR GREG MOORE and the PRIME database, the police records management system the cost for which now comes out of municipal coffers. Moore also pointed the finger at the federal government for forcing municipalities to pay the tab for cameras in jails and for failing to share costs with the province on massive drinking water facilities such as the Seymour-Capilano filtration plant and the Coquitlam treatment plant. More capital projects are also coming, including like the Iona sewage plant, for which Metro Vancouver residents will also have to foot the bill. TransLink is another agency the province has neglected, Moore said while noting the recent news that another referendum on how to pay for the

long-term transit plan may be coming. “We can expect the same result,” Moore said. But the mayor saved his harshest criticism for the province’s lack of funding for the BC Ambulance Service — the main reason he said he opposed this year’s city budget. Because of

its move to downgrade calls to make the agency more efficient, PoCo taxpayers are on the hook to pay for nine new firefighters over the next three years. “The fire department is asked to go to more and more medical calls because the provincial government isn’t paying for ambulance service,” Moore said.

In 2014, PoCo Fire Chief Nick Delmonico raised the flag before council about paramedic response times. BC Ambulance is prioritizing calls and, as a result, firefighters are tied up with patients until paramedics get on scene (in once instance last year, PoCo fire crews had to wait two and a half hours with a 92-year-old injured man on a Friday night before paramedics arrived). But being forced to hire new firefighters isn’t the only issue, Moore complained. Smokeeaters also have heavy training requirements, as regulated by the provincial government, and that extra learning is cutting into scheduling levels for staffing. As well, a provincial arbitrator’s ruling for a new collective agreement between IAFF Local 1941, which represents PoCo firefighters, and the city has resulted in a 21% pay hike over eight years, he said. While Moore praised the work of the fire department — which next year is also poised to receive a $120,000 medical truck — he said the necessity of having to hire more firefighters was the last straw for him. “I’m not willing to take on more,” he said of the provincial downloading. “Besides that, the

rest of the budget is bang on.” Councillors Dean Washington, chair of the city’s budget and infrastructure committee, and Mike Forrest made similar comments. It was Forrest’s first time in 18 years on council he has voted down a budget and Moore’s first time as mayor. Still, Coun. Brad West, who is on BC NDP MLA Mike Farnworth’s re-election team, said the tax impact to bring on five new firefighters this year equals a 0.34% lift. And he said provincial downloading is felt in every civic department, not just fire; police are handling more homelessness and mental health cases, for example. West said B.C. councils have beat the drum for decades about downloading, including through the Union of BC Municipalities, but nothing has changed. But voting down the city budget wouldn’t change the direction in Victoria, he said. “The provincial government have showed time and time again that they’re not responsive,” he said. “Perhaps, some of the voters will render a judgement in the election on May 9.” jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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CRIME

DNA in Coq. crime key in New West cold case arrest Charges laid in brutal ’96 assault of 80-year-old woman BY CAYLEY DOBIE NEW WEST RECORD

A break and enter in Coquitlam last March provided a missing piece of evidence that could solve a 21-year-old cold case in New Westminster. Coquitlam RCMP has confirmed that a DNA sample collected during a break-and-enter in 2016 matched the sample taken at the scene of a vicious attack and sexual assault in October 1996, resulting in this week’s arrest and charges against a Vancouver man. Const. Kristina Biro said police routinely collect DNA samples if they are available and send them to a DNA lab to see if they can be matched. But she didn’t provide any more information about this case as it is currently before the courts. Still, New West police are pleased that the missing piece of evidence has aided in the possible closure of a case that rocked the Royal City two decades ago. “We never gave up on it, we didn’t stop looking and when that small piece of evidence came forward, the members

A sketch shows the suspect in a 1996 sexual assault. This week, the New Westminster Police Department announced it had identified the suspect and charges had been laid. stepped up,” New Westminster Chief Const. Dave Jones said this week in acknowledging the Coquitlam RCMP’s help. Dorothy Darnel, who was 80 years old at the time, was asleep in her bed in the early morning hours of Oct. 4, 1996 when a man broke into her apartment at 310 Eighth St. and attacked her. The injuries he inflicted to her head and face were so severe, she was knocked out. It was then the suspect sexually assaulted her, according to police. “This is a step towards closure of a very tragic incident,”

Jones said. “It’s not necessarily a happy day, it’s more about closure.” Darnel never returned to that apartment, according to Jones, but she went on to speak at several public safety forums about her experience. “She was a strong woman in that, after interviewing her and spending time with her, she actually came back and made presentations to seniors’ centres and seniors’ groups on safety and what they could do to keep themselves safe.” Darnel passed away in December 2015 at the age of 99. The initial investigation that took place in 1996 was led by eight full-time officers. Despite releasing a sketch of the suspect, who had been spotted fleeing Darnel’s apartment building by responding officers, he was never identified. There was also a $12,000 reward for information leading to an arrest posted by the New Westminster Police Board and an anonymous donor. It took a matching DNA sample to help move the investigation along. James Gray of Vancouver has been arrested and charged with break and enter and aggravated sexual assault, among other charges. cdobie@burnabynow.com — with files from Diane Strandberg

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THE OPIOID CRISIS

MP’s Good Samaritan bill passes in Ottawa JANIS CLEUGH The Tri-CiTy News

A bill aimed at helping with Canada’s opioid crisis is now law thanks to a Tri-City MP. Yesterday (Thursday), Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam Liberal MP Ron McKinnon was in Rideau Hall with Gov.-Gen. David Johnston to see his Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act receive royal assent. Bill C-224, which passed the last legislative hurdles Tuesday evening after receiving crossparty support, is the MP’s first private member’s bill since being elected in October 2015. It is also the first private member’s bill to be passed by both the House of Commons and the Senate in this sitting of Parliament. “I’m very delighted and relieved,” McKinnon told The Tri-City News yesterday. “We have a lot of people in our community who know somebody or who they themselves have encountered drugs on a daily basis. We need them to know they can call for help and not be fearful of being charged.” Under the act, anyone who calls 911 to report a drug overdose can’t be charged for drug possession in connection with the incident. The immunity doesn’t apply to offences such

as drug trafficking and driving while impaired. The act mirrors similar Good Samaritan legislation in 37 U.S. states, where opioids are also wreaking havoc on communities. Last month, the B.C. Coroners Service reported 120 suspected drug overdose deaths in March — a 51.9% spike compared with March 2016. Three quarters of illicit drug overdose deaths are people aged 19 to 49, and males account for 82.7% of the deaths. And this week, B.C.’s chief medical officer, Dr. Perry Kendall, who also leads the province’s opioid task force, said there are new types of the opioid fentanyl that are harder to treat with the remedy naloxone. A new drug called acrylfentanyl has chemical compounds that are similar to fentanyl and is circulating on Vancouver streets. McKinnon called B.C. “ground zero” for the opioid epidemic but “there are thousands of people right across the country who are losing their lives. If we can save a life with this law, it makes it worthwhile.” In a statement from Health Canada, released yesterday, Health Minister Jane Philpott added, “During an overdose, a

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“I’m very delighted and relieved. We have a lot of people in our community who know somebody or who they themselves have encountered drugs on a daily basis. We need them to know they can call for help and not be fearful of being charged.”

You can comment on any story you read at www.tricitynews.com call to 911 can often be the difference between life and death. We hope that this new law, and the legal protection it offers, will help encourage those who experience or witness an overdose to make that important call, and save a life.”

Ron McKinnon, Liberal MP for the CoquitlamPort Coquitlam, on his Good Samaritan private member’s bill that passed this week in Ottawa

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HARRY JEROME TRACK CLASSIC

City says track is ready for De Grasse Despite some complaints, organizers confident

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Organizers of the upcoming Harry Jerome Track Classic have a problem. But it’s a good one, said Doug Clement of the Achilles International Track Society. For the first time he can remember, the event has actually sold tickets in advance — about 800, said Clement. And that number will likely climb as an advertising campaign is rolled out on transit buses in the coming weeks. Clement said when the event was held at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium, virtually all of the tickets were sold on race day as fans waited to see who was participating and what the weather would be like. He said this year’s marquee attraction, Canadian Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse, is responsible for much of the buzz. “He’s one of these athletes that comes around once in a generation,” Clement said of De Grasse, who electrified track fans and turned the head of legendary sprinter Usain Bolt when he pushed the superstar to be at his best to defend his third Olympic gold medal in the 100-metre race at the Rio 2016 Summer Games. “It’s sort of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see him in person.” Coupled with about 1,000 places needed for volunteers, officials and friends of the meet, Clement said most of the stadium’s 1,482-seat capacity is already spoken for. “We are concerned about the size,” said Clement. Buy Kathleen Reinheimer of the city of Coquitlam said there is a plan in place to add portable bleachers to accommodate more fans, although where those bleachers will be placed still hasn’t been determined. “We’re looking at maximizing the capacity of the facility,” said Reinheimer.

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Percy Perry Stadium is ready to host some of the top track and field athletes in the world. The Harry Jerome Track Classic is being held at the stadium June 28 after being hosted for years at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium. This year’s meet will feature Canadian Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse, who won silver in the 200 metres at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics as well as bronze in the 100 m and 400 m relays. Other members of Canada’s Olympic team will also compete as part of their preparation for the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London, U.K. Aug. 5 to 13. Kathleen Reinheimer, the city’s manager of parks and facilities, said the facility at Town Centre Park is in tip-top shape. But some regular users of the rubberized track that rings the stadium said there are imperfections in the surface that could make it “dangerous.” Fulvio Pagliaro said in an email to The Tri-City News he walks around the track every night and has noticed the track’s condition has “deteriorated markedly during the past year, to where there are sections I would classify as definitely susceptible to cause injury.” He noted “bubbles” ranging from four inches to a foot in diameter where the rubberized track surface has separated from the supporting base. He

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Walkers and runners continue to use the track at Percy Perry Stadium even during a downpour on Monday. The track will host some of the fastest sprinters in the world, including Canadian Olympian Andre De Grasse, at the Harry Jerome Track Classic on June 28. said some of those bubbles have hardened into mounds from glue that has clumped beneath the surface. “The bubbles detract from the track and will surely cause the track to be anything but ‘fast,’” Pagliaro wrote. The track’s fast reputation amongst competitive runners is one of the reasons the event is moving to Coquitlam while repair work is being done at Swangard, said Doug Clement, chair of the Achilles International Track Society that organizes the meet. The track’s surface is not too hard and not too soft to produce just the right amount of spring-like response, he said, and its wide turns mean run-

ners in events like the 200 m and 400 m can better maintain their speed. “There is not a track that is consistently as wide as that,” said Clement. And if the prevailing wind on race day is out of the northeast, as it usually is, that could really benefit the sprinters as they run southbound down the track’s front straight. “We’re very positive,” said Clement. Reinheimer said the track is inspected regularly by city staff and any problems would be dealt with quickly as the facility is “booked pretty solid” though the track and field season. She also said she has had no negative feedback from

the Coquitlam Cheetahs Track and Field Club, which uses the facility four days a week for its practices and hosts regular competitions. Clement said he’s also in contact with the local track club and has been assured that, should any issues arise, they’ll be corrected in time for the meet. Reinheimer said the track was replaced in 2014 and is built to last; the previous track was about 20 years old. The track surface is comprised of a rubberized compound that is poured on top of layers of compacted sand, gravel and asphalt. “It’s very specific to running tracks,” said Reinheimer. “It’s

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actually pretty resilient.” Especially considering the amount of rain that can fall in the Town Centre area Reinheimer said while the park is designed to handle a standard amount of rainfall, a really “big rain event” would likely cause the meet to be postponed for the safety of the athletes and comfort of specta-

tors and officials. “We’re going to make sure they have a good time and come back,” said Reinheimer. • For more information about the Harry Jerome Track Classic, and to get tickets online, go to www.harryjerome. com. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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“Vote early and vote often” is a tongue-in-cheek phrase but the ability to vote early in B.C.’s provincial election is perhaps the biggest innovation since electronic vote counting machines. Having several days — not just election day — in which to cast a ballot is more convenient and fits in with people’s over-scheduled lives. It’s also good for political parties that are counting on early voters to get the vote out. We know this is a smart solution to getting more people to the polls because Tri-City residents are taking advantage of it, turning out in droves on early voting days — the final two are today (Friday) and tomorrow, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. While internet voting might be even more convenient, it’s a long way off and Ontario, early adopters of online voting for municipal elections, seems to be turning away from this innovation because of security concerns after trying it out in 2014. The feds aren’t planning to put voting online, either. So for now, whether you vote today, tomorrow or May 9, you’ll have to go to the polling station in person. The main thing is this: Just vote.

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uilding community is important and striving for socioeconomic sustainability means that affordable housing is vital. And as we prepare for next Tuesday’s provincial election, voting for affordable housing should be another key issue on our radars. Thankfully, Michael Geller, a respected Vancouver-based architect, planner and professor produced a seminar titled “12 More Affordable MELISSA CHAUN Housing Ideas for Vancouver.” Mr. Geller suggests a variety of options government, urban planners/architects, the construction industry and non-profit sector can collaboratively pursue to creatively address this ongoing challenge. The city of Vancouver has been noticeably successful in encouraging (market) rental housing. It offers several incentives, such as decreased parking requirements, an accelerated approval process and reduced development cost charges. Continuing to supply various forms of rental housing is vital — the region has fallen shamefully behind in recent decades — as is revitalizing NEWSROOM 604-472-3030 DELIVERY 604-472-3040 DISPLAY ADS 604-472-3020 CLASSIFIED ADS 604-630-3300 n

aging rental housing. Encouraging partnerships among the nonprofit, development and government sectors should continue. There are also different forms of tenure. Shared equity enables one to rent to own from a non-profit society, private developer or government. Vancouver’s Bayshore Performing Arts Lodge represents the “life lease” form of tenure, where one pays less to get in and recuperation costs may be partial or absent. This allows the non-profit entity to rent or sell to somebody else in due course. Promoting more affordable construction forms and materials, such as six-storey wood frames and prefabricated modular housing, provide viable solutions. (Geller adds the latter is often better built and more energy efficient than onsite, “stick-built” housing and the applications can be beautifully diverse.) A recent report by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association says that even a small change can make a big difference. As many as 18,000 new ground-oriented housing options could be built if just 5% of single-family homes in Metro Vancouver were to be pre-zoned to allow for the more affordable duplex housing form. Metro Vancouver is not alone. Geller says many cities have gone through this growing pain and come out the other side. Together, we can work toward sustainable housing. Talk to your mayor and council and build awareness among your network of contacts, especially with those in the planning/

development industry. Here are some approaches we can collectively support: • Allow basement suites — not just in single-family houses but in duplexes and townhouses as well. • Adopt fee-simple versus strata. “Party-wall agreements” save on landscaping while fostering individuality. • Encourage gentle infill via strategic subdivision. Large corner lots can be subdivided to build smaller detached homes. Moreover, character heritage homes can be more easily restored when their larger lots are subdivided to fund the work. • Resurrect successful building forms from yesteryear. The human-scaled six- and eight-suite apartment blocks have served many neighbourhoods well over the decades. Today, these could sensitively infill along the edges of single-family neighbourhoods. • Creatively mix residential with today’s light industry. Back in the 1970s and ’80s, if one wanted to build new housing in Vancouver, one had to build office space first. Today’s industrial structures are not an efficient use of land. • Think roof-top. Adding modular homes, penthouse suites and extra units on existing mid-rise buildings can provide attractive, affordable options. Melissa Chaun of Port Moody is an ecologist with a passion for all things sustainable. She usually writes a Green Living column for The Tri-City News.

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The Editor, I recently spent my morning picking up litter tossed with apparent abandon in the greenbelt off Heffley Crescent in Coquitlam’s Town Centre. (It is not the only street where people seemingly show little concern or respect for our beautiful cities). Ours is not a Third World country or even a developing country, so it’s appalling so little respect is paid to maintain and appreciate the aesthetic beauty that is inherently ours. Dog owners who thought they were being responsible by picking up waste tossed dozens of poo bags here, along with candy wrappers, cups, bottles, etc. Surely we can do better than this. Karen Kroeker, Coquitlam

The Editor, There was a time when you actually voted for the candidate and/or party you believed was most qualified to represent you and run your province or country. Unfortunately, two axioms now better describe our election process: “the lesser of two evils” and “the devil you know.” A recent cartoon in The TriCity News depicted Christy Clark promising the moon. Listening to the platform presented by the NDP, John Horgan has also promised the moon and he’s thrown in a couple of stars as well as part of the Milky Way. Why do they insult our intelligence when we know and they know it’s just lip service and these promises will be abandoned once elected? What I find most discouraging about our politicians is the fact that the moment they are elected to office, they are afflicted with unrestrained

Litter ‘appalling’ on Enough with all the Coquitlam’s streets spending promises

The letter writer snapped this picture of discarded dog poop bags, milk jugs and more on a street in Coquitlam’s Town Centre neighbourhood.

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CHRISTY CLARK greed, using the electorate as their personal ATMs. Like every other working stiff, I am tired of paying for the unconscionable spending by our politicians. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a politician who actually treated there constituents with the respect they deserve? Wouldn’t it be great to have en elected official who showed some restraint and actually lived up to the promise to be fiscally responsible? Neil Swanson, Coquitlam

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REAL ESTATE

A larger share of value for foreign buyers continued from front page

The data also showed that foreign buyers made up a larger percentage of the total value of real estate that changed hands between June 10 and Aug. 1, 2016. In Coquitlam, foreign nationals made up 17.9% of the value of all property transfers while the figure was 11.2% in Port Moody and 6.4% in Port Coquitlam. But from Aug. 2 to Feb. 28, foreign buyers made up 2.9% of the total value of all transactions in the Tri-Cities.

The percentages in the TriCities are well below many other Lower Mainland communities. In Richmond, for example, foreign buyers accounted for 27% of all real estate transactions in the seven weeks leading up to the introduction of the foreign buyers tax while Burnaby and West Vancouver were at 24%. Across Metro Vancouver, 16.5% of real estate dollars that changed hands involved foreign buyers prior to Aug. 1, 2016. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC – files from the North Shore News

TRI-CITY REAL ESTATE STATISTICS June 10-Aug. 1/16 Total no. of transfers 1,574 Transfers w/ foreign nationals 182 (11.6%) Total value $1.17B Total value w/ foreign nationals $169.2M (14.4%)

Aug. 2-Feb. 28/17 3,377 93 (2.8%) $2.3B $66.5M (2.9%)

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The Tri-City real estate market may not be seeing the same level of activity it did last year but prices are continuing to increase in all three municipalities, recent sales data shows. In the last three months, according to a press release from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) the median benchmark price in Coquitlam has increased 8.1% to $791,000 while Port Coquitlam’s went up 8.2% to $618,600 and Port Moody’s rose 5.1% to $805,400. The largest median benchmark price increases have come for multi-family homes. Townhouses in Coquitlam saw a three-month increase of 9.9% to $554,500 while apartments have jumped 10.1% to $383,300. In Port Coquitlam, the

price of an apartment jumped 8.9% to $334,900 while Port Moody saw a 7.7% increase to $531,300. The figures reflect a wider trend across Metro Vancouver. According to REBGV, residential property sales in the region for April totalled 3,553, a 25.7% decline from the same month last year and roughly in line with the 3,579 transactions that took place in March 2017. Real estate board president Jill Oudil said in the first four months of the year, condo and townhouse sales have made up a larger percentage of all sales activity in Metro Vancouver. “Our overall market is operating below the record-setting pace from a year ago and is in line with historical spring levels,” she said in a press release. “It’s a different story in our condominium and townhouse markets. Demand has been increasing for months and supply is not keeping pace. This dynamic is causing prices to increase and making multiple offer scenarios the norm.”

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$77k away for Sasamat fundraisers The Tri-Cities’ smallest fire department is more than halfway to its fundraising goal for new breathing packs. To date, the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) has collected $93,000 since it launched its campaign in November 2015 to replace 20 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) packs. It needs another $77,000 to get the gear up to date for its 42-member crew. Neil Belenkie, a Belcarra resident and SVFD firefighter, said the department’s largest supporters have been the Droulis family, which owns the Canadian Tire store in Coquitlam, and the Coquitlam Sunrise Rotary Club; each donated enough to purchase a full SCBA kit, at a cost of $8,500 apiece. As well, two private contributions of $10,000 were handed

over in addition to a $25,000 provincial government grant, last April, thanks to the efforts of Port Moody-Coquitlam BC Liberal MLA Linda Reimer. The current breathing packs — tanks, harnesses, regulators and masks — are nearly 25 years old, are heavy to carry around and good for only 30 minutes. The new units would supply 45 minutes of oxygen, be lighter on firefighters’ backs and provide better communication. They would also sync up with gear from Port Moody, the neighbouring jurisdiction that provides mutual aid in case of larger fires. In 2015, SVFD was called out to 112 incidents, including for fire, medical and motor vehicle emergencies. • To make an online donation, go to svfd.ca or call 604839-5315.

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to cover airfare and accommodation, and to be funded from the city’s Asia Pacific Twinning Relationships Reserve. Clay said most meals and activities in China are being sponsored by local governments and trade offices, and any incidental or personal expenses would come out of his own pocket.

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Port Moody’s Mike Clay will be part of a delegation of mayors from around British Columbia travelling to China in May. The mayors, joined by some civic officials and business people, will be on a mission to forge tighter trade relationships. Clay said the trip is an opportunity for some of the province’s smaller communities to increase cultural, education and trade exchanges with China. “There’s a mutual understanding that they’re not the big kids on the block,” said Clay of the delegation. “They’re smaller communities that are involved with trade in and out of China.” Clay said he’s already arranged for meetings with a hotel owner/operator in the city of Wuhan who is interested in expanding into Canada and an agricultural producer looking to increase their existing investment in Port Moody. He

The reserve was created in 2011 when the city received a $50,000 grant from the provincial government to help create twinning initiatives with Asian cities. The fund currently has a balance of $13,181.51. Port Moody has two friendship agreements in China: with the Tanggu District of Tianjin, cre-

ated in 2005; and the Pinggu District of Beijing, signed in 2007. In his report to council, Clay said the last time the city was officially represented on a trip to China was in 2009. Coun. Zoe Royer said it’s important for Port Moody to be represented on this mission. In fact, she’d like all of council to

go, but at their own expense. “I think it would be invaluable,” said Royer. “We are a small community. I think it would really expand our horizons, open our eyes.” Clay said only he has been invited to join the delegation. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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POMO MAYOR MIKE CLAY said more meetings will be added to his itinerary for the trip, which runs from May 14 to 28. The mission is being organized by Al Richmond, the chair of the Caribou Regional District, in partnership with James Wu of the Canada China City and Town Friendship Association. During the trip, the mayors from 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and the District of Wells will attend meetings, exchanges and receptions as well as visit municipal facilities in Guangdong Province, the cities of Shanwei, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Wuhan and Shanghai. On April 25, Port Moody council approved Clay’s proposed travel expenses of $4,000

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The debate continues about what to name a new green space on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain. According to the results of a recent survey, Burke Mountain Pioneer Park was selected by 35% of the 124 respondents as their first choice and by 35% as their second choice. West Hyde Park was listed in second place, with 27% choosing the name as their first choice and 23% choosing it as their second, while Hoigaard Park received 27% support as a first choice and 14% as second choice. Burke Farmstead Park and Burke Mountain Paddock Park were also options in the survey. “I think the public has spoken in a very clear way here,” said Coun. Terry O’Neill. “I think the results are very clear.” The city is not bound by the survey results and several people have stated that they would prefer a different name. In a letter to the city, Sandra Marsden of the North East Rate Payers Association said her group would like the park to be named Hoigaard because it would acknowledge one of the early pioneer families in the area.

Coun. Brent Asmundson, a Burke Mountain resident, concurred, telling council-in-committee that the name “better ties into the history of the area.” He rejected some concerns previously raised that Hoigaard is difficult to pronounce. “The uniqueness of the name leads people to better understand where the park is,” he said. “When I look around our city, we have a lot of areas where parks have different names,” noting Minnekhada Regional Park, Maquabeak Park and DeBoville Slough. Because council was discussing the name of a family — Hoigaard — a decision was made to receive the staff report and continue the discussion in a closed meeting. Currently, the park is referred to as Wesbild D9 after the development company that previously owned the land before handing it over to the city as part of a townhouse development elsewhere on the property. Raul Allueva, the city’s general manager of parks, recreation and culture services, said there is no formal process for naming a park and most are usually named after the street they are on. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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The city of Coquitlam will begin the process of converting all of its street lighting to more energy-efficient LED technology starting next year. The price tag for changing over the city’s 11,000 fixtures will be high at first, with an estimated capital cost of between $5.1 million and $5.9 million. But in the long term,

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Maillardville. The old bulbs cost $700 for these fixtures, a number that will jump to $900 when LED is introduced. The more common posts, known as Davits, are generally taller and run along major thoroughfares, such as Mariner Way. The cost increase for these fixtures is more modest, rising from $325 for the old lights to $375 for LED.

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RALLYING FOR RIVERVIEW

More than 300 people gathered last Sunday on the Riverview Hospital grounds in Coquitlam at the Rally for Riverview, an event organized by the Coalition for Healthy Riverview. The group, which formed earlier this year, hosted a number of speakers, including local and provincial politicians, in support of keeping the Riverview lands in public hands. The coalition also has a petition at change.org.

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Charity walks and ride, fish fests and the start of the 94th May Day BY JANIS CLEUGH

present musicals this weekend: Dr. Charles Best (2525 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam) is offering Bye Bye Birdie tonight and Saturday. Tickets are $15/$12. Call 604-461-5581. Over at Gleneagle (1195 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam), the teens are showing Guys and Dolls: A Musical Fable of Broadway tonight. Tickets are $15/$8. Call 604464-5793. And at Heritage Woods in Port Moody, All Shook Up runs tonight and Saturday in the theatre (1300 David Ave.). Tickets are $12/$10. Call 604-461-8679.

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Friday, May 5 FOR YOUTH

Teens can visit the Landing Youth Centre in Coquitlam’s Pinetree community centre (1260 Pinetree Way) from 4 to 6:30 p.m., where there will be a free barbecue meal, games and activities to celebrate BC Youth Week. The event is hosted by the Pinetree and Poirier youth staff. Call 604-927-6924.

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MAY DAY OPENS

Get up early to cheer on the cyclists in the annual Wheel 2 Heal campaign for the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. The event runs from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from Coquitlam Town Centre Park (off Pinetree Way) with participants riding between 15 km and 100 km — the longest crossing three bridges: Port Mann, Golden Ears and Pitt River. To donate, visit wheeltoheal.ca.

Help the Royal Party kick off the 94th annual May Day Festival at the Port Coquitlam recreation complex (2150 Wilson Ave.) at 7:30 p.m. See the installation of May Day Queen Ava Dickson, ambassador Daniel Harvey, first princess Katrina Herrera and record bearer Jayden Jin. And see on elementary students taking part in the traditional May Pole dance. Electronic artist Chersea of PoCo will entertain. Meanwhile, over at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (behind city hall), check out the Art Focus Art Association art show in The Outlet from 7 to 9 p.m. (it also runs Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and its group show, titled May Day Art Explosion, in the Gathering Place. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/mayday.

SPRING BULBS

The Dogwood Garden Club marks Canada’s 150th year with a special plant sale in the Centennial Room at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) from 9 a.m. to noon. Pick up some perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees, vines and grasses grown or purchased by the club members. Proceeds from the sale pay for club activities including a scholarship for horticultural students at Kwantlen University. Visit dogwoodgardenclub.weebly.com.

BINGO!

Catch Stage 43 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) as the theatre company wraps up its Canada 150 season with the comedy Bingo, by Canadian playwright Daniel MacIvor. Directed by Coquitlam’s Lisa Pope, the final performances are tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. Partial proceeds from ticket sales support the I Am Someone antibullying society. For admission at $22/$18, call the box office 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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Drop off gently used clothing, household items and electronic gear for the Salvation Army to recycle. Its event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Real Canadian Superstore (1301 Lougheed Hwy., Maillardville). Donate a bag of clothes and be entered to win a Superstore gift card. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Margaret Reilly of the Dogwood Garden Club helps to prepare the patio garden at Dogwood Pavilion with new flowers and plants. The Coquitlam group hosts its annual plant sale on Saturday morning.

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to 13) by purchasing a rain barrel at the Austin Service Centre (500 Mariner Way, Coquitlam) between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Visit coquitlam.ca/ enviroevents.

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CARNIVAL

Help Pinetree Way elementary (1420 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) raise $6,000 for student laptops at its carnival and kids swap meet, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free (attraction tickets are $1). Visit pinetreewaypac.ca.

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The first Coquitlam Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market of the season opens at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the 21st year for the Coquitlam group, which this year scooped prizes at the provincial conference. Join the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board members, Mayor Richard Stewart and city council for the opening reception at 10 a.m. And have a chat with the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three provincial candidates. Visit makebakegrow.com.

Popular childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainers Bobs and Lolo are back in Port Moody for the 25th annual fingerling festival. The four-time Juno-nominated singer-songwriters will perform in the PoMo recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Hosted by the Port Moody Ecological Society, the fest and fundraiser for the Noons Creek hatchery will also include a release of 40,000 salmon fry and displays by more than 70 environmental groups. Call 604-469-9106 or visit noonscreek.org.

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Bring your gently used shoes to a lemonade stand at 983 Allandale Ave., Port Moody, in support of Rubenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shoes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a charity that collects footwear for people in need. The event is open from noon to 4 p.m. Visit facebook.com/ events/275689149547321.

Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and the Beatles with Caviar and Lace at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody). Dinner is at 7 p.m. and the concert at 8 p.m. Tickets at $25 are available by calling 604-937-0998 or visiting gallerybistroportmoody.com. ABOVE: JANIS CLEUGH/TRI-CITY NEWS; RIGHT, SUBMITTED

TEA TIME

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Above, musical theatre students at Coquitlamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gleneagle secondary present Guys and Dolls. At right, Shery Razavifar is among the Art Focus Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association members exhibiting and selling their work at the 24th annual spring show in The Outlet at Port Coquitlamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leigh Square Community Arts Village on May 5 (7 to 9 p.m.) and May 6 and 7 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

LATIN NIGHT

Get moving to Latin music with Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler in the rehearsal room at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is $10 and parking is free. Or take the Evergreen Line to Lafarge LakeDouglas. Call 604-725-4654.

Crossroads Hospice Society hosts its 15th annual fundraiser at Port Coquitlamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave.) at 9 a.m. Visit hike4hospice.ca.

BYE FISHEY

The Hoy Creek fish hatchery (off Town Centre Boulevard, Coquitlam) sends off coho smolts to the Pacific Ocean at its annual release from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit hoyscottcreeks.org.

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Your privacy, comic books and reading dogs 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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• What Your Cellphone Says About You: You could be giving away a lot more than you think. Protect your privacy on your cellphone and online by joining Coquitlam librarians for a talk in anticipation of Privacy Awareness Week. Justin Hodkinson, senior investigator for B.C.’s Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, will offer information on how we can identify privacy risks, learn which permissions to are OK to grant, and why we need to be careful of how we use our smartphones. You’ll learn what you can do to protect your privacy before something goes wrong on Saturday, May 13, 2 to 3 p.m. at the City Centre branch, Room 136. All ages are welcome to attend this free program; you must register by calling the CPL registration line at 604-937-4155. • Classical music appreciation: On Fridays through June 23, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Poirier branch’s Nancy

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Privacy and your smart phone is the topic of an all-ages session set for May 13 at Coquitlam Public Library’s City Centre branch. Bennett Room, you can join others who share your interests and listen to music, learn about composers, exchange thoughts and experience music together. Participation is encouraged. Bring your 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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• Free Comic Book Day: Love comics? Pick up free comics from all ages at PMPL on Saturday, May 6 from 10

a.m. to 3 p.m. Enter to win comic prizes or try your hand at making your own. Sponsored by Hourglass Comics and Games. • Making comics with Tony Cliff: Tony Cliff, awardwinning author of the Delilah Dirk series, will teach you how to design your own characters and create your own graphic novels on Saturday, May 6 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in PoMo library’s ParkLane Room. Suitable for ages 12 and older. Call 604-4694577 to register. • Winning job interviews: It’s no secret that job interviews are nerve-wracking. But with the right attitude, preparation and practice, you can lessen your interviewing fears and let your strengths shine. A workshop

Saturday, May 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No registration required. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

Tuesday, May 9 (1 to 2:30 p.m.) with Lisa Stephen, an employment coach, will help you learn how to craft answers to some of the more common interview questions. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat. This program is presented in partnership with Port Moody WorkBC Employment Services Centre. • Scratch Day: Want to know what coding is all about? Drop in to Port Moody library for some demos, games, singing sculptures and more. Try your hand at making your own animations and games on

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with the kids by day and long sunset walks at night. Located in the family-vacation destination of Parksville, this two-kilometre (1.2-mi) sandy beach offers plenty of room for fun. At low tide, the ocean recedes for almost a kilometre (0.6 mi), inviting exploration of its sandy pools. Hiking and biking trails and nature programs keep the clan entertained, and in the evening, you can make s’mores at the campgrounds. Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is popular year-round: from February to April, it’s one of the best bird-watching spots on Vancouver Island to view migrating Brant geese. NORTH BEACH WHERE: Haida Gwaii, Northern British Columbia BEST FOR: Surfing and Splendid Isolation North Beach is a stunner. Stretching for miles on the northern tip of Graham Island, it’s where the rainforest of Naikoon Provincial Park meets the ocean. Hike up to Tow Hill and you’ll be rewarded with windswept

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SOUTH BEACH & SUTHERLAND BEACH WHERE: Savary Island, Northern Sunshine Coast BEST FOR: White Sand & Subtropical Vibes With clear water lapping white sand, the beaches surrounding tiny Savary Island have been called the “Hawaii of the North.” This is no Waikiki however: the island is off-grid, and its remote location means it retains its laidback feel. Located at the entrance to Desolation Sound, Savory is accessible only by floatplane, boat, barge, or water taxi from Lund, which itself is the “end of the road” as it’s the furthest point north on Highway 101. You can visit in a daytrip from Lund; bring a bike to cycle from beach to beach.

GYRO BEACH WHERE: Osoyoos, South Okanagan BEST FOR: Warm-Water Wading

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A volunteer from the 2016 Salmon Leave Home holds a bag with two coho smolts to be released.

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Kids, help at Salmon Leave Home Sunday Something fishy is going on Sunday in Coquitlam — and you can be part of it. Join the Hoy-Scott Watershed Society on May 7 for Salmon Leave Home at the Hoy Creek Hatchery. The event provides the community the opportunity to help release coho smolts into Hoy Creek. The salmon are approximately 17 months old and can range in length from four to eight inches. Since their in-

cubation, they have been living in a freshwater stream environment at hatchery. The annual fish release takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — rain or shine — with society volunteers netting the fish from the rearing pond and placing them in buckets; children will then carry the buckets a short distance to the creek to release the salmon. From there, the smolts begin their journey to the sea via Hoy Creek, then

Scott Creek, the Coquitlam River, the Fraser and, finally, the Strait of Georgia. This free family event will also offer educational activities. The Hoy Creek Hatchery is located on Hoy Creek Trail, west of the City Centre Aquatic Complex. To find the exact location, Google “Hoy Creek Hatchery.” For more information, visit www.hoyscottcreeks.org or hoyscottcreek on Facebook.

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TC CALENDAR SATURDAY, MAY 6 • Dogwood Garden Club plant sale: quality perennials selection of annuals, herbs and tomatoes; held in the Centennial Room at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., 9 a.m.-noon, cash sales only. Info: dogwoodgardenclub.weebly.com. • Shred it for Cancer shredding event to support Hobin family Gears N Beers team participating in the Ridge to Conquer Cancer, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Canadian Tire parking lot, Lougheed at King Edward, Coquitlam. Shredding by donation – cash or cheque made out to RTCC; donor forms will be available for tax purposes. You can also donated in advance at conquercancer.ca and bring your receipt. • St. John’s Anglican Church, 2206 St. Johns St., Port Moody annual spring tea, 2-4 p.m.,in the church hall downstairs (enter from the back of the church); pie and ice cream plus a beverage for $5. Also: baking, craft and plant tables. Tickets at the door.

SUNDAY, MAY 7 • Hoy-Scott Watershed Society’s Salmon Leave Home, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Hoy Creek Hatchery, Coquitlam. Society volunteers will net and bucket the fish from the rearing pond, and children of all ages will carry the buckets a short distance to the creek to release the salmon. This free family event will also offer educational activities and entertainment. Hoy Creek Hatchery is located on Hoy Creek Trail, west of the City Centre Aquatic Complex. Info:

MAY 9: BURKE NATURALISTS + TURTLES • Burke Mountain Naturalists’ May meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam. Feature: SFU graduate student Deanna MacTavish will present a slideshow describing the recovery plans for painted turtles, and a number of local projects aimed at creating and improving their habitat. Free admission and all are welcome. Info: 604-461-3864 or www.bmn.bc.ca for.

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FRIDAY, MAY 12 • Heritage Walk, 6 p.m.: free historic stroll around old PoCo guided by local historian Bryan Ness. The tour departs from the PoCo Heritage Museum & Archives and ends at the bandshell with a choral concert.

SATURDAY, MAY 13 www.hoyscottcreeks.org. • Hike for Hospice, hosted by Crossroads Hospice Society, 9 a.m.-noon, Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo; the 5-km raises money for and awareness of the many challenges faced by hospice palliative care and to promote the work volunteers and professionals in the field perform daily. Info: hike4hospice.ca, 604-9450606 or info@crossroadshospice.org.

MONDAY, MAY 8 • PoCo Heritage hosts Rhymes of the Times, 10:3011:30 a.m., PoCo Heritage Museum & Archives. Free admission. • Tri-City Photo Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody. 2017 Club elections plus challenge presentation. Guests always welcome. Info: www.tricityphotoclub.ca.

THURSDAY, MAY 11 • Shaping the Journey: Living with Dementia, a free Alzheimer Society of BC series of workshops, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine

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• May Day parade and trolley tours, free, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown PoCo and PoCo Heritage Museum & Archives. • Reseau-femmes meets, 3:30 p.m., 942 B Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. Workshop: Pranic healing by Ngoc-Tran Pham. Limited seating. Registration:

rfcoquitlam@gmail.com. Info: reseaufemmes.bc.ca.

MONDAY, MAY 15 • 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, 7 p.m., Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (street parking only). New members are welcome. Directions & info: Darline, 604-466-0017. • Heritage Writers’ Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., PoCo Heritage Museum & Archives. Start capturing your life story for family and posterity; no preparation required – just bring a pen and paper or

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TUESDAY, MAY 16 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-3pm., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9370836.

THURSDAY, MAY 18 • Shaping the Journey: Living with Dementia, a free Alzheimer Society of BC series of workshops, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. Pre-registration required: Dorothy, 604-2980780.

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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, May 15, 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 Text Amendment to Revise the Parking Requirements for Ground-Oriented Multi-Family Housing and Secondary Suites in Single Family Housing The intent of Bylaw 4764, 2017 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to revise the parking requirements for Ground-Oriented Multi-Family Housing and Secondary Suites in Single Family Housing. If approved, the text amendment would facilitate the following revisions: • Require two resident parking spaces per unit in all ground-oriented multi-family housing developments, with the exception of those in Transit-Oriented Development areas; • Allow a maximum of 33% of the parking spaces in ground-oriented multi-family housing developments to be in tandem; • Require that a parking space for a secondary suite in a single-family house not obstruct a parking space for the principal dwelling (i.e. not be provided in tandem); and • Increase the minimum lot width of a front-loaded RS-7 and RS-8 lot from 12 metres (40 ft.) to 12.8 metres (42 ft.). The minimum lot width of a rear-loaded RS-8 lot would remain at 12 metres (40 ft.).

Item 2

Address: 585 Austin Avenue

Item 3

Address: 935 Edgar Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4763, 2017 is to discharge the Land Use Contract – 585 Austin Avenue, registered in the Vancouver Land Title Office on June, 29, 1976 under registration M58301 with respect to the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4763, 2017.

The intent of Bylaw 4756, 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 4756, 2017 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-1 TwoFamily Residential.

The intent of Bylaw 4748, 2017 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 in order to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4748, 2017 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RM-6 Multi-storey High Density Apartment Residential.

If approved, the RT-1 zone would facilitate a two lot subdivision of the existing lot and the construction of a single-family dwelling, with the potential for a carriage house, on each of the resulting lots.

If approved, the application would discharge Land Use Contract - 585 Austin Avenue and the RM-6 zone would facilitate the construction of two highrise market residential towers. Tower A is proposed to have 23-storeys and approximately 173 units and Tower B is proposed to have 28-storeys and approximately 206 units.

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Date: Time: Location: Item 4

Monday, May 15, 2017 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2

Address: 444 Karp Court

The intent of Bylaw 4759, 2017 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to revise the land use designation of a portion of the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. Bylaw 4759, 2017 from Natural Areas to Neighbourhood Attached Residential.

Item 5

Addresses: 3482 Baycrest Avenue, 1230 and 1250 Mitchell Street

The intent of Bylaw 4757, 2017 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4757, 2017 from RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential to RS-7 Small Village Single-Family Residential and RS-8 Large Village Single-Family Residential. If approved, the application would facilitate a twenty-two lot subdivision consisting of thirteen RS-7 lots and nine RS-8 lots. The application would retain the existing dwelling at 1230 Mitchell as a RS-8 lot, with the potential for a future 2-lot subdivision, and facilitate the construction of a single-family dwelling, with the potential for a secondary suite, on each of the other resulting twenty-one lots.

The intent of Bylaw 4758, 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 4758, 2017 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-1 TwoFamily Residential and P-5 Special Park. If approved, the RT-1 zone would facilitate a two lot subdivision of the existing lot and the construction of a single-family dwelling, with the potential for a secondary suite, on each of the resulting lots. In addition, a portion of the subject property located within the ravine and creek area would be designated P-5 Special Park.

How do I find out more information? Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from May 2 to 15, 2017 in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. You may also obtain further information with regard to the bylaws mentioned above on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing and by phone at 604-927-3430. How do I provide input? Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015. To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Jay Gilbert City Clerk

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Charles Best defender Daniella Bravaro steals the ball from Centennial forward Raegan MacKenzie in the first half of their BC High School Girls AAA soccer match, Monday at Charles Best turf field. Centennial won the match, 2-0, to finish the regular season with four wins and two losses.

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

Kodiaks perfect as they begin playoffs Team is top seed heading into Fraser Valleys MARIO BARTEL

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Statistics don’t always tell the whole story. While the standings for the North Division of the Fraser Valley District Girls High School Soccer imply the Heritage Woods Kodiaks faced little adversity romping to a perfect 6-0 record and outscoring their opponents 23-4, nothing is further from the

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truth, said George Reis, who co-coaches the team with Julie French. In fact, the Kodiaks’ season could have gone off the rails very early when starting keeper Ellie Baker was sidelined by an Achilles injury she suffered playing club soccer and the team had no backup. Instead centre back Charlotte Hall pulled on the big gloves and the team rallied around her “unorthodox” style, said Reis. “It really set the tone.” Eager to exploit Hall’s experience in the field, Reis encouraged his players to send the ball back to her at every opportunity, so she could distribute

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it up field. Baker is expected to be back between the pipes when the Fraser Valleys begins next week. Reis said the Kodiaks’ success this season has been a progression, as Grade 12 players like Kaitlyn Teves Reeves, Erica Reis and Sophia Jette have matured. “They lead by example,” said Reis of his senior players who command the centre of the pitch. Familiarity helps as well. Reis, a volunteer coach in the Coquitlam Metro-Ford soccer program who’s been affiliated with the Kodiaks for four years, has coached many of the girls

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on the team since they were young players. He’s also coached many of the players at other schools in the district. “I know the other teams, so we know what we’re up against,” said Reis. But the Kodiaks won’t have that advantage at the Fraser Valleys, where the teams and players from other divisions are a bit more of an unknown quantity. Reis said his side will stick with what they do know and has brought them success — a dynamic, aggressive style of soccer that keeps the ball in the opposition’s end. “We try to play a lot of of-

fence,” said Reis of his squad. “It’s about the physicality. They’ve finally come into their own. I knew this would be their year.” And their eyes are firmly set on achieving success at the provincials, said Reis. “Then it’s a whole different thing. Everybody takes it a lot more seriously.” • The draw for the Fraser Valley tournament is being held Friday. As the North Division’s top seed, the Kodiaks will have the advantage of hosting games on their home pitch. Other teams representing the North include Terry Fox, Centennial and Charles Best.

The Port Moody Panthers have a new boss behind the bench. The hockey team announced last week that David McLellan would be taking over coaching duties, bringing 20-years of experience to the organization. “I look forward to making a positive impact with the Panthers this season,” he said in a press release. “I’d like to express my sincere thanks to management and ownership for this exciting opportunity.” McLellan is familiar with the Pacific Junior Hockey League. He served as the head coach of the Delta Ice Hawks from 2010 to 2013, winning the league championship in 2012, and he recently took over as general manager and head coach of the Nelson Leafs of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. McLellan has also plied his trade in the BCHL. He spent five seasons with the Burnaby Express — the final three as head coach and director of hockey operations — where he played a role in winning the Fred Page Cup, the Doyle Cup and the RBC Cup as national Junior A champions. Between 1999 and 2008, McLellan worked in Japan, where he did player development for the Nippon Paper Cranes of the professional Asian League. He joined the Cats just as the spring prospect camp got underway on Monday. “In order to build a winning organization, it’s necessary to bring in people who know how to win,” said Panthers general manager Peter Zerbinos. “Dave is a winner and that’s exactly why we brought him on board.” Last season, the Panthers missed the playoffs, finishing with a 16-27 record. sports@tricitynews.com

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WHL HOCKEY

JR. REDLEGS

Barzal nominated for WHL honour Thunderbird a nominee for Player of the year

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The Coquitlam Jr. Redlegs faced off against the Parksville Jr. Royals at Mundy Park on Saturday afternoon in B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League action. The Coquitlam club is currently 3-1 on the season, good enough for third place in the league.

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Pirates plunder Reds Coquitlam falls in BCPBL doubleheader at Mundy

The Coquitlam Reds gave up two runs in the top of the ninth inning to drop the second game of their BC Premier Baseball League doubleheader 7-5 against the Mid Island Pirates Sunday at Mundy Park. After the Reds lost the first game 6-4, they drew first blood in the bottom of the second inning of the second game. Ben Grant led off the inning with a double, then advanced to third when shortstop Niko Millas grounded out to his infield counterpart. He scored on Christian Gilchrist’s sacrifice grounder to second. The Pirates scored twice in their half of the fourth inning to take the lead.

But three doubles in the fifth inning put the Reds back in front 4-2. Brendan Henits followed up Aaron Sinclair’s leadoff strikeout with a double, then advanced to third when Aaron Gardner reached first on a fielder’s choice then scooted to second. Both of them scored when Millas slapped Josh Hill’s 2-1 pitch for a double. Wyatt Schnorr cashed him in with the Reds third double of the inning. That was enough to chase Pirates’ starting pitcher Hill. He was replaced by Dylan Brock, who retired the next two batters to end any further threat. The Pirates reclaimed the lead 5-4 by pushing three runners across the plate in the top of the sixth. The Reds tied it again in their half of the inning. Gilchrist led off with a walk on five pitches, then his replace-

ment runner, Travis Butler, moved to second on Kyle Maunahan’s single. Both then advanced when Hill was called for a balk. After James Mitchell struck out, Butler scored on Sinclair’s sacrifice fly to center field. Monaghan was left stranded at second by Brendan Henit’s strikeout to end the inning. Neither team generated much offence until the top of the ninth, when the Pirates were able to convert two hits and an error into two runs. Pirates’ reliever Gavin Pringle earned the save, facing only three Reds’ batters in the bottom of the inning. Justin Olic took the loss for the Reds. The losses dropped the Reds to 2-3. They were scheduled to host the North Delta Blue Jays at Mundy Park on Thursday.

Coquitlam’s Matthew Barzal didn’t let the disappointment of not cracking the New York Islanders’ lineup last fall ruin his season. Instead, the centreman scored 79 points in 41 games when he was returned to his junior team, the Seattle Thunderbirds. He’s also the nominee from the Western Conference for the Western Hockey League’s Player of the Year award. Barzal, who was drafted 16th overall by the Islanders in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, saw action in two regular season games with the bigleague club after an impressive training camp and preseason. “I thought training camp went really well,” Barzal told ESPN Radio in Seattle at the time. “I… started to get really comfortable with the speed and size and physicality of the players.” But after six weeks of mostly riding the bench and practicing, it became

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Coquitlam’s Matthew Barzal finished up the regular season with a 1.93 point-per-game scoring pace with the Seattle Thunderbirds, good enough for third place in the WHL. apparent the Islanders were already too deep with young talent at his position. He was sent back to the Thunderbirds, who were happy to have the 19-yearold back. Floundering with with a .500 record at the time, Seattle finished the season with 98 points and will be playing the Regina Pats for the WHL championship beginning Friday.

Barzal’s 1.93 point-pergame scoring pace was good enough for third place in the WHL and came despite missing chunks of action while he represented Canada at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship and a bout with mumps that kept him out of the first round of the playoffs. sports@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews

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