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James Parlati, the manager at Ride On bike shop in Port Coquitlam, says it doesn’t cost much money to begin bike commuting, especially if you start with an inexpensive used bike. Many cyclists will be on the road next week as part of HUB Cycling’s Bike to Work Week, which takes place across the region between May 29 and June 4. See story, page 8.

BC Liberal Joan Isaacs was confirmed as the next MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain on Wednesday, after Elections BC completed the counting of absentee ballots for the vote that was held two weeks ago: see story, page 3

A psychiatrist has backed away from earlier claims that Allan Schoenborn is ready for escorted leaves into the TriCities after a day of testimony before a British Columbia Review Board hearing. At the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam — where the man who killed his three children has been held since he was declared not criminally responsible for the murders — a small audience heard testimony of Schoenborn’s repeated acts of aggression and concerns that he has not yet learned to control his anger. Dr. Marcel Hediger, who has treated Schoenborn for several years — and supported community leaves in 2015 — now says the man needs more time to work on anger management and emotional coping. During questioning by Crown attorney Wendy Dawson, Hediger confirmed that Schoenborn was unable to contain his anger in a conflict over money with an inmate shortly after being granted escorted social leaves in a review board decision in May of 2015, and was twice verbally abusive to staff. see ANGER, page 17

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PROVINCIAL ELECTION

No automatic recount in Coq.-Burke With absentees counted, Isaacs makes it official DIANE STRANDBERG Tri-CiTy News

The 2017 provincial election in Coquitlam-Burke Mountain was a squeaker but not tight enough to warrant an automatic recount, a spokesperson from Elections BC confirmed. Andrew Watson, communications manager for Elections BC, said the 87 votes that separate winning candidate and BC Liberal Joan Isaacs from her opponent, BC NDP candidate Jodie Wickens, is too large for a recount because the margin must be 1/500 of the 23,460 votes considered — or 47. However, a voter, a candidate or a district electoral officer for the riding may apply to the BC Supreme Court for a judicial recount within six days of the final count on grounds laid out in the Elections Act. “It is possible an application for a judicial recount might be made,” Watson said, but as of Wednesday afternoon he

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BC Liberal MLA-elect Joan Isaacs, seen here greeting a supporter on election night, took CoquitlamBurke Mountain by 87 votes in this month’s provincial election. hadn’t heard of any application. Neither Isaacs or Wickens

responded to requests for comment before The Tri-City News’ deadline.

However, the circumstances for a recount are limited to certain conditions, such as votes

not being correctly accepted or rejected, unopened or resealed certification envelopes or secrecy envelopes that should have been considered, the ballot account doesn’t accurately record the number of votes for a candidate and the final count did not correctly calculate the total number of votes for a candidate. However, the only four cases of judicial recounts since the Election Act came into effect in 1995 were all based on narrow margins of less than 1/500 of total votes considered. One notable case in 2013 saw BC NDP MLA Selina Robinson confirmed in her post in CoquitlamMaillardville after a judicial recount was held due to the small margin between the top two candidates. (The difference was just 35 votes). Although Isaacs’ lead was reduced from 215 earlier in the day to 87 by 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to the BC Election’s website, she still managed to win the seat for the BC Liberals. After the tally was complete, Isaacs had 44.28% of the vote, with 10,388 votes, compared

to Wickens’ 43.91% and 10,301 votes. The BC Green Party’s Ian Soutar had 2,771 votes for 11.81% of the vote. In all, 23,460 votes were counted. Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth also solidified his lead, as did CoquitlamMaillardville’s Robinson, another BC NDP MLA. Once absentee ballots were counted for Farnworth, he had 14,079 votes and 55.79% of the 25,234 total, a record for the riding. Robinson, who narrowly won her seat in 2013, earned 11,438 votes or 50.61% to Kim’s 8,519 or 37.70%. The Greens, meanwhile, had 2,467 or 10.92% once all 22,599 votes had been tallied. In Port Moody-Coquitlam, where the NDP’s Rick Glumac clinched the seat from BC Liberal incumbent Linda Reimer, the numbers gave Glumac 11,754, or 47.69% of the vote total, compared to 9,910 votes for Reimer, or 40.20% of the overall number of ballots cast. The Greens, meanwhile, earned 2,985, or 12.11% of the vote total. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Bole House protection welcomed by neighbours PoMo bylaw decision will protect heritage home MARIO BARTEL

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A bylaw adopted by Port Moody council on Tuesday to designate Bole House as a protected heritage property may not save the homes of residents who live in the nearby cottages. But it does make them feel better. The bylaw is the latest salvo in a years-long tug-of-war between the city of Port Moody and Metro Vancouver over the fate of the small community of seven historic cabins and the mid-century retreat house in Belcarra Regional Park. Metro, which owns the land, wants to demolish several of the cottages on the shore of Indian Arm to improve waterfront access and provide more parking for park visitors. Bole House would be retained and

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Jo Ledingham has lived in a cottage near Bole House in Belcarra Regional Park for 17 years. She welcomes a new bylaw by the City of Port Moody that extends heritage protection status to Bole House. repurposed for public use, along with one of the cottages. That means residents of the cottages, some of whom have lived there for decades, would be evicted.

In an effort to prevent that from happening, or at least to slow down the process, Port Moody council passed a bylaw in February that protects the six cottages that are within the

city’s boundaries (the other is in Belcarra’s jurisdiction). The latest bylaw extends that protection to Bole House, which was built in 1934 by John Bole as a residence for he and his

wife Kathleen on property originally owned by his family. Under the terms of the bylaw, the property’s owner — in this case Metro Vancouver — can’t alter the exterior of a protected building, move it or make a structural change without first securing a heritage alteration permit from the city. That’s some comfort to Jo Ledingham, who’s called one of the cottages her permanent home for 17 years, after she first started visiting it in the summer of 1964. But it doesn’t prevent Metro from putting an end to the month-to-month lease arrangement residents have to live there. “Our sense of security is not affected by what’s happened,” said Ledingham. Instead the community of long-time tenants is relying on the cost-effectiveness of their continued tenancy and their commitment to maintain their homes to keep Metro from acting on the lease termination notices they first received in February, 2013.

The bylaw requires the owner to maintain the property in accordance with the city’s heritage maintenance standards bylaw. “Metro Vancouver has not been required to spend any money since they took over,” said Ledingham, whose daughter also lives in a neighbouring cottage. “We do everything. We behave as if we own the cottages. We garden, we paint, we do all the major stuff like repair the roof, plumbing, wiring. It’s been a good arrangement.” Ledingham said it’s been difficult living under a cloud of uncertainty the past four years. “It’s stressful,” she said. “It’s not easy.” Still, the residents appreciate the city’s efforts to afford some protection to their small community, said Ledingham. And extending that protection to Bole House means the focal point of their community will be preserved as well. “We love the Bole House,” she said.

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CITY OF PORT MOODY

Overpass upgrades over budget in PoMo An additional $1 million approved by PoMo council MARIO BARTEL

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The cost to repair and upgrade the CP Rail overpass at Barnet Highway and St. Johns Street is almost doubling to $2.1 million. Tuesday, Port Moody council approved an additional $1 million to resurface the bridge deck and widen the sidewalk on the westbound span. The work was originally budgeted to cost $1.1 million. But recent inspections by an independent engineering team determined the overpass is deteriorating at an increased rate, likely because of the tough weather this past winter. “Detailed assessments confirm the deck maintenance cannot be delayed any longer without risking the structural integrity of the bridge,” said a report to council. Repairs will include milling of the bridge’s surface, the installation of new deck joints, a new concrete surface and an upgraded traffic barrier. As well, the narrow sidewalk on the western span will

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Upgrades to the CP Rail overpass at Barnet Highway and St. Johns is expected to cost an additional $1 million. be widened to 3.3 metres to provide more comfort and safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The new width will meet minimum Transportation Association of Canada guidelines for a multi-use path. Some of the cost to build the path will be covered by a $277,000 grant from TransLink. The city has applied for an additional contribution of $424,000. While the report acknowledges the westbound and eastbound bridges also need seismic upgrading, and the westbound bridge requires

a new retaining wall and the elimination of half-joints, that work, which is estimated to cost $3 million, is being deferred until more funding can be secured. In 2015, the city applied for federal infrastructure funding of $5.05 million to cover the cost of upgrading the bridge, but has heard nothing since. Work is expected to begin in July and extend into September. Some of the construction will be done at night to reduce its impact on traffic. The overpass is used by about 37,000 vehicles every day.

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Many commuters will two-wheel their way to work and school next week as part of HUB Cycling’s Bike to Work Week, which runs between May 29 and June 4.

BIKE TO WORK WEEK

Commuters gear up for Bike to Work Week The first of two events runs from May 29 to June 4 MARIO BARTEL

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You don’t need a $5,000 carbon fibre racing bike with disc brakes and the latest electronic shifting system to bike to work. Save that for the weekend warriors. James Parlati can set you

up for less than a tenth of that. Or even just 1% if you already own a bike and it just needs a tune-up. The manager of Ride-On Bike Shop on Westwood Street says riding to and from work is a lot different than riding 100 kilometres on a Saturday morning with your Lycra-clad buddies. And a heck of a lot cheaper. “You don’t have to be on an expensive bike,” says Parlati, whose shop specializes in fixing up and selling used bikes.

“You just need something you’re comfortable riding.” Parlati says now that the weather is finally improving, he’s seeing more and more people come through his door looking for a bike that will reliably get them to work and back, or want to get a bike that’s been sitting neglected in the garage or basement back on the road so they can leave the car in the garage instead.

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BIKE TO WORK WEEK

Cycling a cheap, fun way to get to work continued from page 8

Emma Cunnington, the Bike to Work Week manager at the cycling advocacy group HUB Cycling, says Parlati’s not just spinning spokes. In fact, 2% of trips in Metro Vancouver are now made by bike and 10% of work trips in Vancouver are done on the bike, says Cunnington. “Cycling is the fastest growing mode of transportation in Metro Vancouver.” To push that growth even further, HUB is holding the first of its two seasonal Bike to Work Weeks between May 29 and June 4. The event raises awareness and encourages commuting by bike as a way to save money, improve personal fitness and health and ease traffic congestion. It can also be fun, says Cunnington. “It will make you feel happier.” Parlati says that happiness starts with having the right equipment, including a bike that can handle the terrain and route you’re riding.

JAMES PARLATI If your ride to work takes you on dirt or gravel trails, you may want the fatter tires and heftier frame of a mountain bike beneath you. If you ride mostly on the road with occasional dabs onto trails, you may consider a hybrid bike; it’s a cross between a mountain and road bike with wider tires and a more upright position for comfort and visibility. Either way, says Parlati, you should ensure the drive-

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As part of Bike to Work Week, HUB Cycling is hosting a number of celebration stations across Metro Vancouver, including two in the Tri-Cities at: • Ioco Road and Murray Street in Port Moody on Tuesday, May 30, from 6:30 to 9 a.m. • Foster Avenue and Poirier Street in Coquitlam on Wednesday, May 31, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The stations are manned by volunteers and supplied with information about bike routes, snacks and prizes. HUB Cycling’s Tri-Cities local committee is also hosting a group ride on Sunday, May 28. For more information join the TriCities Bike HUB Facebook page or go to www.bikehub.ca/btww.

train and brakes are properly maintained and the tires are puncture-resistant. “You don’t want to start out right away with a flat.” Cunnington says infrastructure improvements throughout Metro Vancouver are also making it easier and safer for cyclists. One of her organization’s mandates is to work with municipalities to identify safety issues and to build a comprehensive network of linked bike routes to convey cyclists all across the region. “Any infrastructure that goes up, we see more people biking,” says Cunnington. newsroom@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews

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Hub Cycling will have two commuter stations in the Tri-Cities as part of Bike to Work Week. The first will be held at Ioco Road and Murray Street in Port Moody on Tuesday, May 30, between 6:30 and 9 a.m. The second will be held at Foster Avenue and Poirier Street in Coquitlam on Wednesday, May 31, between 3:30 and 6 p.m. Bike to Work Week runs between May 29 and June 4.

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SD43 educators finalists for SFU’s Cmolik Prize A review of innovative practices and accomplishments at School District 43, compiled by education reporter Diane Strandberg. The end of the 2016/17 school year is marked by graduation ceremonies, school events and awards. Here are a few highlights from the last few weeks. Late last month, a group of School District 43 educators were recognized as finalists in the Cmolik Prize for the Enhancement of Public Education in BC. David Truss, John Sarte and Alan Soiseth were honoured by the Simon Fraser University Faculty of Education at a special event for their “DreamCreate-Learn: Inquiry Hub Secondary School’s StudentPowered Projects.” The educational strategy was created at Inquiry Hub secondary School in Coquitlam to allow students to pursue personal interests with school support and for credit towards graduation. The program for high school students promotes student-directed learning opportunities with up to 50% of

share their personal opinions and feelings on all sorts of life subjects and challenges with adults who sat quietly and listened. The YOLO (Youth Offering Learning Opportunities) was an opportunity for youth to connect with adults while planning their conversations with the help of facilitators from CABE and Share Family and Community Services. see next page

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David Truss, John Sarte and Alan Soiseth were honored at a special event at SFU for their “DreamCreate-Learn: Inquiry Hub Secondary School’s Student-Powered Projects.” They were finalists for the Cmolik Prize for the Enhancement of Public Education in BC.

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Students at Leigh elementary got to try out Boccia, a Paralympic version of bocci. a student’s week available for their own learning initiatives. Time is made available by using online resources so students can have more control over the pacing of their course work. This aligns with the changes in the BC Curriculum around personalization of learning, the teachers say.

TALK THAT MATTERS At CABE secondary, meanwhile, students got a chance to

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Gifted middle school students across School District 43 got up close and personal with six authors on Wednesday, May 17, at Citadel middle school during the annual MACC Writers Conference of Interest. Organized by Grade 6/7 teacher Cheryl Angst, an author herself, the conference was an opportunity to gain insight into writing, get techniques about starting a novel, learn about making a comic

book from scratch and writing graphic novels. “The students are really excited to participate,” said Angst. Among the authors were Eileen Cook, whose books have been optioned for film and television, C.C. Humphreys, a playwright, Denise Jaden, a young adult fiction writer, Tanya Kyi, who has written more than 20 books for middle grade and teen readers, Sean Patrick O’Reilly, a graphic novelist, and Tiffany Stone, a poet.

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Boccia, the Paralympic ver-

sion of bocci was introduced to students at Leigh elementary on Tuesday, April 25, who had fun throwing round bean bag-like boccia balls at a target. Organized by SportAbility, the program made sure all children could take part, including one student who got to participate with the help of adaptive equipment, and will use the experience to study how the angle of the ramp he used impacts the motion of the ball.

City-Wide Garage Sale on May 27. Visit coquitlam.ca/garagesale for maps and lists of participating addresses. Remember If you don’t sell your items, consider donating them. If you receive waste collection from the City, you can use the Large Item Pick-Up Program (four items max. per year) to have large household items removed. Call 604-636-3521 to set up an appointment.

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SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE PROPOSED LAND USE PLANS FOR TOWN CENTRE PARK! We’re developing a master plan to guide development of Town Centre Park for the next 15-20 years.

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cowardly and despicable act of terrorism against young people in Britain has raised the country’s security level to critical, with one of the most noticeable changes being more armed soldiers patrolling the streets. Our hearts go out to families who are dealing with death and injury to loved ones and we hope this country remains relatively safe from large-scale terrorist violence. For now, Canadian terrorist acts have been conducted by lone, sometimes mentally unstable individuals, although other more calculated attacks may have been foiled without us every hearing about it. It’s sad that terrorist acts have, at least for now, caused the kind of fear that requires military intervention — the goal of any terrorist attack. Military personnel will now be guarding key sites, including sports and entertainment venues, which gives the impression of safety but no guarantees. No doubt the tragedy in Manchester will subdue the entertainment value of attending these events for some time.

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irror, mirror, on the wall, who is the most endangered B.C. politician of

them all? Andrew Weaver. The Green party can have either power or principles. Not both. In the bitter give-and-get deal-making to exploit its tiny threeseat status, only a cunning hand could avoid disillusioning Green true believers and heal party splits. Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is TREVOR LAUTENS the most dangerous B.C. politician of them all? Andrew Weaver. His two top priorities aren’t to save this fjord or that copse of trees where little birdies sing, or even to fill the roads with electric cars by tomorrow. They are cynically self-serving. First, to end corporate and union political contributions. What a surprise. The Greens attract neither. And to impose proportional representation in the election system. What another surprise. That, a goal of all marginal parties, would consolidate Green political power — and, as Vaughn Palmer notes, Weaver has no intention of this democratic stuff of submitting the issue to the voters. Weaver is angling in slippery NEWSROOM 604-472-3030 DELIVERY 604-472-3040 DISPLAY ADS 604-472-3020 CLASSIFIED ADS 604-630-3300 n

political channels to cut a deal for the three Green markers. Forked tongue shrewdly wagging, Weaver won’t say yet if he would support a Liberal or a New Democratic government. Wrapped in leafy virtue, the party would vote their Green conscience issue-by-issue. Beware. B.C.’s prosperity and jobs are in profound danger. Weaver and John Horgan — whose nasty temper, blamed on his Irish blood, will make his NDP caucus wish nice Adrian Dix was in charge and overbearing Horgan swilling Guinnesses in Limerick — are cut from the same ideological cloth. They are essentially anti-business and anti-capitalism. Horgan is a professional NDP bureaucrat. Weaver is a career academic. They haven’t had low-caste jobs since student days. Neither has had to meet a payroll in their lives. (Aside: Neither have I, or most media people. We’re smart enough to sit in the blues and keep out of the arena. A grateful country thanks us.) The Horgan-Weaver mouth-to-mouth mutual slagging in the leaders debate shouldn’t be misunderstood: They were two scorpions in a bottle, stinging over which would command B.C.’s left and expand its anti-business, big-government, high-tax zeitgeist. Green economics? Mark Milke in the Calgary Herald noted that “it might be premature to put away the hard hats in forestry, min-

ing, oil and gas. Jock Finlayson, chief policy officer for the Business Council of B.C., noted just last month that B.C.’s clean technology sector has only the value of a single B.C. forestry company, Canfor.’’ As for proportional representation, it’s chatted about by all parties at election time, including Justin Trudeau’s federal Liberals. But it’s generally left to die by first-past-the-post winners, swift converts to the go-home-with-the-guy-what-brung you theory. And a good thing too, I say. All systems replacing the present one are worse medicine than the disease.

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Our sister publication, Business in Vancouver, asked me to soothsay for the recent election. Why? I had predicted that the Liberals would win the 2013 B.C. election. Shocked media, including a well-known broadcaster, reported “no one” had. My prediction was: Liberals 43, NDP 42, Greens 2. The results today: Liberals 43, NDP 41, Greens 3. On certain media who ducked behind mealy-mouthed terms like “unpredictable,” I hereby bestow the degree of PhPP — Doctor of Pusilanimous Punditry. I’m of the H.L. Mencken school: “Better to be wrong than to be timorous.” Trevor Lautens is a columnist for The North Shore News.

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Petitioners want Oxford kept as is The Editor, Re: “Coquitlam plans for more homes, schools on Burke Mountain” (The Tri-City News, May 10). The petition by Park Ridge Estates households against the extension of Oxford Street referred to in the article was actually submitted to Coquitlam mayor and council on March 20, 2017. Ninety-four per cent of Park Ridge Estates households signed the petition opposing any extension of Oxford Street for motor vehicle traffic. The city’s written response indicated staff is planning to hold community information sessions on the Northwest Burke Vision (“NBV”) to provide opportunities for public review and feedback before the summer. However, I am concerned that some city council members may have already made up their minds with respect to extending Oxford Street. In the article, Coun. Mae Reid said: “You cannot build on a mountain and have one main road down. We have fire trucks that need to get in there.”

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The city of Coquitlam is proposing extending Oxford Street in order to accommodate traffic from new neighbourhoods that make up the Northwest Burke Vision planning document. I kindly request council recall that the thrust of our petition is ensuring the safety of the many children and families of Park Ridge Estates, who would be severely impacted if Oxford Street is extended for vehicle

traffic. I live on Oxford Street above David Avenue and can tell you it is steep, curvy and narrow, with many vehicles, including RVs, boats and trailers, parked along the route. Extending Oxford Street to

connect with 950 housing units in the proposed Hazel-Coy area would result in thousands more daily vehicle trips up and down Oxford Street (imagine two to four or more trips per day per 950 housing units).

Extending Oxford Street would be dangerous. Has the city considered building an access road strictly for fire and emergency services, which would connect the proposed Hazel-Coy area directly to David Avenue between Shaughnessy Street/Karley Crescent and Oxford Street? Alternatively, why not install gating or removable bollards at the end of Oxford Street with through access granted for only fire and emergency services as is the case with Glenbrook Street (street immediately east of Oxford above David Avenue)? My message to mayor and council is this: eliminate the Oxford Street extension from your plans and find a better, safer solution. Consider that 94% of citizens directly impacted oppose your plans to extend Oxford Street. I also encourage citizens to attend the upcoming community information sessions and make their voice heard regarding NBV and the Oxford Street extension. Jordan Hearsey Coquitlam

TANKS ARE A QUAKE CONCERN The Editor, There has been no mention of Kinder Morgan’s expanded tank farm at the base of Burnaby Mountain. Do you live, work or study near this expanded tank farm? Is the tank farm safe? The consequences of a seismic event are increased due to the location of the facility. A toxic impact of up to 5.2 km down wind due to SO2 created in a fire and smoke impacts could reach as far out as 43 km, according to the Tactical Risk Analysis Report by the Burnaby Fire Department. That’s from a one- to twoday burn. This toxic cloud will render the Lower Mainland and all of Coquitlam quite uninhabitable. Learn about the tank farm risks: www.350Vancouver. org/KMtankfarm and brokepipelinewatch.ca. Say no to the Kinder Morgan pipeline. Steven Solomon Coquitlam

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How can the Tri-Cities community move toward reconciliation with the First Nations community? That is the question that will be addressed Thursday, June 8 during the Community Stories of Truth and Reconciliation event at the David Lam campus of Douglas College in Coquitlam. Organized by Community Volunteer Connections (CVC) in partnership with the First Nations Support and Healing Organization and Spirit of the Children, the panel discussion is an opportunity to bridge gaps in knowledge and understanding, says an event spokesperson. Hayley Sinclair, membership services coordinator for CVC, said the discussion will help community groups, volunteer board members, institutions and engaged citizens to learn ways to integrate reconciliation into their mandates and actions. A similar event held in New Westminster recently was very successful, bringing representatives from a lot of groups together to discuss ways of integrating the First Nations experience and knowledge,

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Natasha Webb, president of the Douglas College Aboriginal Students Collective, is one of five local speakers to share their stories at the ‘Community Stories of Truth and Reconciliation’ panel on Thursday, June 8. Sinclair said. The decision was then made to offer the same event in the Tri-Cities with a goal of aiding professionals in helping roles improve their practice. “This is an opportunity for everybody to come together and learn a little bit more,” Sinclair said. Born out of the 2015 call to action report by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the event will bring indigenous speakers together to speak on their experiences and knowledge. Among those are Fred Hulbert, who is a council member of the Kwikwetlem First Nation, ethnobotanist

Cease Wyss, First Nations Cree scholar and activist Harlan Pruden and Douglas College’s own Natasha Webb, representing the Aboriginal Students Collective. The event is free, although donations are encouraged and will go to Spirit of the Children Society, which serves aboriginal families in the region. A reception with appetizers and refreshments will begin at 5 p.m., with the guest panel at 6 p.m. and a moderated questions and answers session at 7 p.m. To register, visit www.volunteerconnections.net under festivals and events. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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NORTHWEST BURKE VISION COMMUNITY INFORMATION DROP-IN SESSIONS We Want To Hear From You! The City is taking the first steps in developing a vision to guide urban growth on portions of Burke Mountain outside existing neighbourhood plan areas and some of the quarry lands along Pipeline Road. When the Vision is complete it will guide the planning for future housing, schools, roads and the preservation of natural areas, over the next 30 years. We are inviting you to a Community Information Session to share your thoughts and ideas on the Vision.

Please attend one of these Community Information Drop-in Sessions to share your thoughts and ideas. SESSION 1

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In accordance with Sections 97 – 99 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam is pleased to share its 2016 Annual Report, entitled Stories told, Stories to be created in recognition of the Coquitlam 125 anniversary celebrations throughout 2016. The report highlights the City’s accomplishments, activities and financial results for the year ending December 31, 2016. It also outlines our Business Plan Priorities for 2016. The 2016 Annual Report will be considered by Council at their Council-in-Committee meeting to be held June 12, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Council Committee Room at Coquitlam City Hall. As of Monday, May 29, 2017, copies of the 2016 Annual Report can be viewed online at coquitlam.ca/annualreport or at the Financial Services counter at Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Verbal submissions may be provided in person during the Council-in-Committee meeting on June 12. Written comments regarding the 2016 Annual Report may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in advance of the meeting in one of the following ways: Email clerks@coquitlam.ca In person to the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 Fax to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015

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Dr. Marcel Hediger supported community leaves for Alan Schoenborn back in 2015. However, during a hearing this week, he said Schoenborn needs more time to work on anger management and emotional coping.

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In one instance, he banged on the door of the medicine window and kicked a wall and a garbage can when the nurse didn’t immediately respond to his actions. Last winter, Hediger said, Schoenborn’s paranoid delusions returned and he accused the psychiatrist of “colluding with the Crown” because he hadn’t been authorized an escorted visit out of the hospital. It took an increase in medications and more therapy to settle him down, Hediger said, but he eventually returned to “baseline” within about six or seven months. Recently, Schoenborn has participated in therapy to deal with his anger management issues, but the psychiatrist couldn’t be sure whether the efforts were a form of “impression management” in time for this month’s review board hearing or because he moved to a new area of the hospital that is less stressful and was responding to treatment. But the key issue at Wednesday’s hearing was whether the current custody order allowing Schoenborn out for escorted two-hour visits into the community should continue, as requested by his counsel Dante Abby and Diane

Nielsen. Dawson, representing the Crown in the case, called for the permission to be discontinued. She also asked Hediger whether Schoenborn would be ready to be let out into the community within the next 12 months. Hediger said he would need to see evidence that Schoenborn not only understood the theory of anger management, but was able to practice it in stressful situations before allowing him out into the community. As well, Schoenborn would need to continue with the programs in which he has so recently engaged. “There is progress, but it is slow,” he told the review board, later adding that while Schoenborn understands the theory of anger management, he has trouble employing the techniques when he is under stress. “He really struggles to employ any of the strategies he has cognitively learned.” However, Hediger didn’t rule out improvements in the future, agreeing that staff at the facility use the promise of escorted leaves as a way to motivate positive changes in Schoenborn’s behaviour. Wearing a denim shirt and ragged jeans with his bare

feet stuck into a pair of plastic sandals, Schoenborn mostly sat with his head looking into his lap, although he would occasionally jiggle his left leg up and down and once spoke out but his comment was unintelligible. He will have an opportunity to speak at a later date when the hearing continues. Dave Teixeira, who is representing the family of Darcie Clarke, the mother of Kaitlynne, Max and Cordon, who Schoenborn killed in 2008, said the family is hoping that the escorted visits are revoked by the review board and Schoenborn is encouraged to continue his treatment. Clarke, who was represented by her brother Michael at the review board hearing, also wants Schoenborn to be declared a high-risk offender by the B.C. Supreme Court, Teixeira said, a designation that would limit Schoenborn’s BC Review Board hearings to every three years, instead of annually, and his escorted day passes would be revoked. “Today is a step,” Teixeira said, noting that if all goes as the family wishes, “the family gets peace of mind and he gets a high-risk designation.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: MAY 26 – 28

City garage sale, Polish day in PoCo Friday, May 26 PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS

The city of Port Moody hosts a parks and public works community open house at its works yard (3250 Murray St.) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held during Public Works Week May 21 to 27, the event is free and donations will be collected for the Share food bank. Visit portmoody.ca.

SUPERSTAR X

Watch performers compete for the Superstar X 2017 title at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $7 at the door. Email thesuperstarx2017@gmail.com.

YOUTH POWER

Students at Heritage Woods secondary (1300 David Ave., Port Moody) host the school’s second annual Power of Youth Voices: Between the Generation, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. With a focus on youth culture, the event with the Port Moody Police Department’s victim services unit is directed at parents. Email thepowerofvoices2017@gmail.com.

SPORTS AWARDS

PoCo Sport honours the best and brightest athletes at its inaugural community sports awards gala at the Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam). Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Visit pocosport.ca.

SIDEWALK CELLIST

Clara Schandler headlines the Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse concert at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside Port Coquitlam city hall), which runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Proceeds from the show support the Crossroads Hospice Society. Admission is $5 at the door at the Gathering Place with Schandler performing at 9 p.m. Visit crossroadshospicesociety. com.

CREATIVE PROCESS

Osoyoos visual artist Karen Goodfellow will talk about her process of making art at the last Salon Speaker Series lecture of the season for Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). For tickets at $8 to her event at 7 p.m., call 604-664-1636 or visit brownpapertickets.com.

Saturday, May 27

BOBS AND LOLO

Children’s entertainers Bobs and Lolo are the stars at the Family Fun Day at Place Maillardville community centre (1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam) that runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 604933-6166 or email events@placemaillardville.ca.

BIG TRUCKS, TRACTORS

Learn about Port Coquitlam’s public works employees — and the machines they use — at a free open house in the works yard (1737 Broadway St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival-style event, held during Public Works Week May 21 to 27, will include handson displays, children’s activities, exhibits by Recycle BC and Metro Vancouver as well as a hot dog barbecue and live entertainment. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/PWweek.

YUM YUM

Stroll along Burlington Drive (south of Coquitlam city hall) to grab a bite at the Fraser Valley Food Truck Festival between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Visit fvfoodtruckfestival.com.

TREASURE TROVE

Nearly 200 homes have registered for the city of Coquitlam’s giant garage sale, happening around town from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit coquitlam.ca for locations or email wastereduction@coquitlam.ca.

SD43 MUSIC

Pull up a seat at the Coquitlam Town Centre Park Plaza (on the east side of Lafarge Lake) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as middle and high school music students perform. Visit sd43.bc.ca.

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The Polonez Tri-City Polish Association hosts its annual Polish Culture and Heritage Day in Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside Port Coquitlam city hall) Sunday (May 28) from 1 to 9 p.m. Watch the dancers, hear the musicians and taste the perogies. Visit poloneztri-city.org.

Head over to the picnic area at Mundy Park (641 Hillcrest St., Coquitlam) from 10 a.m. to noon for Get Outside Day. The city’s parks staff will have games, a climbing wall and other kids’ activities — at no cost. Visit coquitlam.ca.

JAPANESE TREAT

Check out the Japanese ceremonies at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. Johns St.) as it honours the country’s connection to Canada with an arts exhibit and a spring festival. Mayor Mike Clay opens the show at 1 p.m.; his remarks will be followed by Koto music from Yuriko Naiya and Sachiko Katz and demonstrations of Kisyuu Japanese calligraphy, dance, Ikebana, kimono wrapping and a tea ceremony. Call 604-931-2008 or visit pomoarts.ca.

JUST FOR TEENS

Teens aged 13 to 17 can join workshops at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.) at the Youth Arts Council’s Art After Dark. The third annual function is free and runs from 7 to 10 p.m.

with lessons in hip hop dance, spoken word, clay hand building, paper mask making and theatre. To save a spot, call 604-664-1636 or visit brownpapertickets.com.

Sunday, May 28 ON THE HOOK

Pack up your fishing pole and bait for Festival Coquitlam’s annual Como Lake fishing derby, which runs form 7 a.m. to noon at Como Lake (700 Gatensbury St., Coquitlam). The event is free for kids 16 and under. Visit festivalcoquitlam.ca.

THE WILD SIDE

Bring the family for a nature walk to the Pitt River, led by the Friends of the DeBoville Slough. The trek will highlight the section on the slough in the Discover Nature In The Tri-Cities booklet, published by the Burke Mountain Naturalists. Meet at the kiosk on the north side of the slough at 10 a.m. and don’t forget to wear hiking shoes; a thermos of water and sunscreen are also recommended. Call 778-230-1509.

GREAT WAR TALKS

Markus Fahrner speaks about shell shock as part of the Port Moody Station Museum’s series on Great War Talks, at 1 p.m. at the facility (2734 Murray St.). To register for the free event, call 604939-1648 or visit portmoodymuseum.org.

SPRING FLING

The Dogwood Songsters take to the Dogwood Pavilion stage (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) at 1:30 p.m. for a Superstars concert featuring swing, pop, soul, country and Latin tunes. Tickets are available from choir members and the gift shop. Donations for the food bank are accepted. Call 604-927-6098.

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TRI-CITY LIBRARIES

Code with the tech club 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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• June Tech Club Topic: Coding: What is Coding? Bring your curiosity to this fun one hour class. We will learn basic coding by playing a game. Surprise your kids with your mad new coding skills. Join our Monthly Tech Club sessions at the City Centre Branch (1169 Pinetree Way) on Fridays from 2 to 3 p.m. to improve your computer skills and learn how to have more fun and less frustration online. Registration is required online at our website: www.coquitlamlibrary.ca. • Tiny Stories Contest: Can you pack vivid descrip-

tions, original characters and surprising plot twists into a narrative small enough to fit in a status update? Then why not submit a piece for the Tiny Stories Contest and win prizes. Entries must be 420 characters or fewer and each person can submit up to three stories to tinystoriescpl@gmail.com. Make sure to include your full name and “Tiny Stories” in the subject line. Entrants must live in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore or Belcarra. Contest runs from May 29 to July 14. 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.

PORT MOODY

• LinkedIn for Professionals: Join Lisa Stephen, employment coach on May 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to gain the inside scoop on how to position yourself well

on LinkedIn. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat in the Library’s Parklane Room 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.

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• Meditation for stress management: Learn the tools of self-compassionate meditation to clear your mind and body of the mental and emotional toxins that affect your brain and well-being. Exercise, relax and rejuvenate your mind and body in this workshop led by Suman Kollipara on Saturday, June 10, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604927-7999.

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TC CALENDAR THURSDAY, MAY 25 • Moody Centre Community Association AGM, 7-8:30 p.m., activity room, Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle St., PoMo. This is a great opportunity to connect, meet Moody Centre neighbours, discuss issues in our neighbourhood and city, and if you are a member ($5 annual fee) take part in our annual elections. All residents in Moody Centre welcomed — you do not need to be a current member of MCCA to attend. Wine raffle, with help from Port Moody Liquor Store. Info: portmoodycommunity.wordpress.com. • An Evening at the Museum, 7 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Topic: “Helping Immigrants Build a Future in Canada” with guest speaker Kathy Sherrell from Immigration Services Society of BC. Free admission. • 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. • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, 7-9:30 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9370836.

SATURDAY, MAY 27 1st Chimo Pathfinders Bottle Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Biggar Bottle Depot, 2577 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam. Info: 604816-4562.

SUNDAY, MAY 28 • Oakdale Neighbourhood Association presents Neighbour Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Oakdale Park North Road and Jefferson, Coquitlam. Plant sale, music, games, face painting, food and prize draws. • The Friends of DeBoville Slough will be conducting a family nature walk, 10 a.m.-noon, to the Pitt River and back. The walk will feature the section on DeBoville Slough in the Discover Nature In The Tri-Cities booklet published by the Burke Mountain Naturalists and is aimed at young families. Along the way, walkers will discover different birds, plants and wildlife. Meet at the kiosk on the north side of slough at 10 a.m., dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear and remember water and sunscreen if it is hot and sunny. Info: info@fodbs or 778230-1509. • Dogwood Songsters sing Superstars of Swing, Pop, Soul, Country, Latin and more, 1:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. (Also on June 4.) Tickets available

AWARDS NIGHT • The Coquitlam Foundation will hold an awards night next month to distribute scholarships, bursaries and grants to local individuals and organizations. The event will be held at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) on Tuesday, June 6. A reception will be held at 6:30 p.m., with the ceremony following at 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, email info@coquitlamfoundation.com. from choir members and at Dogwood gift shop; donations to food bank accepted. Info: 604927-6098.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 • Tri-City Wordsmiths meeting, 2-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Topic: “The Sound of Poetry: Have You Found Your Iambic Footing Yet?” will be presented by Christopher Levenson, poet, critic, translator and editor. Using examples from classic poets as well as his own work, the speaker will show how the use of rhythm, verse movement, cadence and line length can underline and intensify a poem’s meaning. The meeting is free but library registration is required: 604927-7999. Meetings of the TriCity Wordsmiths are held on the first Saturday of every second month. Info: www.tri-citywordsmiths.ca. • Canada 150ParticipAction Lawn Bowling, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Free lawn bowing event. Info: 604-469-8485. • Crossroads Hospice Shred-It, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., southwest corner of Coquitlam Centre Mall parking lot (2929 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam). Protect your identity and the environment at our secure onsite shred it event. Info: 604-945-0606.

SUNDAY, JUNE 4 • Dogwood Songsters sing Superstars of Swing, Pop, Soul, Country, Latin and more, 1:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Tickets available from choir members and at Dogwood gift shop; donations to food bank accepted. Info: 604-927-6098.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6 • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Speaker: Dr Brian Yang, a urologist, will be presenting on prostate cancer in general, and any recent developments in diagnosis and treatment. All those affected by prostate problems are urged

to attend and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. Refreshments will be provided. There is no charge but donations are welcome. Info: Craig, 604-928-9220 or Ken, 604-9362998. • Coquitlam Foundation awards night, Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam (reception at 6:30 p.m., awards at 7 p.m.). Free admission as the foundation distributes scholarships, bursaries and grants to local individuals and organizations. RSVP if you plan to attend: info@coquitlamfoundation.com. Info: coquitlamfoundation.com. • Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in the TriCities who require skilled, caring foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. Info: call North Fraser Recruitment Team, 604-764-8098.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

• Women’s HeartSong Introductory Class, 7-9 p.m., White Lotus Divine Healing, 2607 St. Johns St., Port Moody. By donation. Info: 604-4616200.

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• Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups. Registration: call Castine, 604-949-2274. • Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Group meets at Crossroads Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Rd. and Heritage Mountain Blvd. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free walk through Rocky Point Park or Orchard Park. Newcomers can register by calling Castine at

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar 604-949-2274. • Circle of Hope Al-Anon Family group meetings are Mondays, 1 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1504 Sprice Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-688-1716. • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month (except December) at Wilson Centre, PoCo. All those affected by prostate problems and their partners are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge but donations are welcome. Info: Eric, 604-720-3627 or Ken, 604-936-2998. • Dogwood White Cane Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. Those who are legally blind are welcome. • Alzheimer Society of BC has a new dementia support group for caregivers for a person with dementia who lives in residential care. The group meets on the fourth Saturday of each month, 1-3 p.m., in Coquitlam. Info: Vivian or Kim, 604-2980780 or vtsai@alzheimerbc.org. • LifeRing weekly recovery meetings, Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m., Vancity Credit Union, Shaughnessy Station (Shaughnessy at Lougheed), PoCo. All welcome. Info: 604377-1364. • B.C. Schizophrenia Society meets the second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604720-3935. • Joy’s Place Transition House is an emergency shelter for physically and/or emotionally abused women and their children. Info: 604-492-1700. • GriefShare is a support group for people who have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend through death. This 11-week, Christ-centred, biblically based support group meets every Saturday, 10 a.m.noon, Northside Church, 1460 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam. Each session has a video presentation followed by small group discussion and you can attend at anytime. Info: 604-942-7711. • Al-Anon, a fellowship of

friends and family of alcoholics who come together to share their experience, strength and hope, meets on Mondays, 7:308:30 p.m., Women’s Resource Centre, 2420 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Info: Elaine with Al-Anon Central Services Society, 604688-1716. • TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations. For information on group near you: Gail, 604-941-2907. • Al-Anon Family Group meets at 1 p.m. Mondays, 8 p.m. Wednesdays and noon Saturdays at Como Lake United church, 535 Marmont Ave. Coquitlam. Info: 604-688-1716. • Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Info: 604-461-6991. • Al-Anon Adult Children meets at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1504 Sprice Ave. (at Schoolhouse), Coquitlam. • Fibromyalgia support group meets, 1-3 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) at Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Education and support for adults who are living with this chronic illness. Info: Julie, 604-936-6027. • Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604875-4875 or www.badgut.org. • Recovery International is a self-help, peer-to-peer support meeting for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. The goal is to help reduce symptoms by practising cognitive behaviour techniques. There is a group in PoCo. Info: Kathy, 778-554-1026 or www. recoverycanada.ca. • Christian 12-step group for people with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, 948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-939-6136 or www.hiscpc.org. • Coquitlam Support Group: Change, Crisis to Creativity

meets Thursday evenings. Group meets twice a month to support one another through major changes, including unemployment, family crisis, death, illness, separation/divorce, empty nest, retirement, etc., and working towards positive, creative lifestyle. Info: Mara, 604-931-7070. • Fibromyalgia support group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Dogwood Pavilion, 1 to 3 p.m., except December. Info: Joan, 604-944-2506. • CancerConnection peer volunteers offer one-to-one information and emotional support to people living with cancer. Info: 1-888-939-3333. • Tri-Cities Caregiver Network gives caregivers a safe place to express and deal with their emotions and concerns. Group discussions, speakers and films are part of the program. Meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. • DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Alliance church, corner of Mariner and Spuraway, Coquitlam. Seminar sessions include “Facing my Anger,” “Facing my Loneliness,” “Depression,” “Forgiveness” and “New Relationships.” Info: 604-464-6744. • PoCo Stroke Recovery Branch would like to welcome new members; meetings are held Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Wilson Centre, PoCo. There is opportunity for speech maintenance, meeting others that have gone through the similar situation and light exercises or bocce. Info: Deanna, 604942-2334. • Food Addicts Anonymous meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Room 338, Columbia Tower, Royal Columbia Hospital, New Westminster. Info: Michael, 604-930-8338 or www.foodaddictsanonymous.org. • 12-Step meetings for individuals struggling with relationships, dysfunctional behaviours or substance abuse. 12 Steps are used in a Christian context, Wednesday or Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. Info: 604-9427711.

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ast year was a scorching year for Vancouver real estate, with high-end home prices only beginning to soften slightly in the fall, following the introduction of the foreign buyer tax in August. But the city doesn’t even figure on the world stage for luxury real estate in 2016 – either in terms of overall prices, price growth or per-squarefoot costs, according to a May 10 white paper by Christie’s International Real Estate. In its 2017 Luxury Defined report, the high-end global real estate brokerage ranked Hong Kong as the world’s leading prime real estate market in its Luxury Index. The rankings are defined by a combination of the 2016 top sales price in the city, average price per square foot for US$1 million-plus homes,

number of sales over $1 million, number of $1 million-plus sales relative to total sales and average $1 million-plus sales price in 2016. Hong Kong usurped London, UK, which has been in the top spot since Christie’s started the rankings five years ago and is now in second place. The rest of the Luxury Index was made up of New York in third place, followed by Los Angeles, Singapore, Sydney, San Francisco and Paris, with Toronto at number nine, and Miami rounding out the top 10. However, in terms of growth in the luxury real estate market in 2016, the hottest city in the world was Toronto – followed by Victoria, BC. The report’s Luxury Thermometer ranking

ast year was a scorching year for number of sales over Vancouver real estate, $1 million, number of with high-end $1 million-plus sales home prices only begin relative to total sales ning to soften and average $1 million-plus slightly in the fall, follo sales price in 2016. wing the introduction of the foreign buyer tax Hong Kong usurped London, UK, which in August. But the has been in the top spot city doesn’t even figure since Christie’s on the world stage for started the rank ings luxury real estate in five years ago and is now 2016 – either in term s of in second place. overall prices, price grow th or per-squarefoot costs, according The rest of the Luxury to a May 10 white pape Index was made up r of New York in third by Christie’s Internatio place, followed by Los nal Real Estate. Angeles, Singapore, Sydn In its 2017 Luxury Defi ey, San Francisco ned report, the and Paris, with Toro high-end global real nto at number nine, estate brokerage rank and ed Miami rounding out Hong Kong as the world the top 10. ’s leading prime real estate market in However, in terms of its Luxury Index. Th grow th in the luxury e real estate market in rank ings are defined 2016, the hottest city by a combination of the in the world was Toronto 2016 top sales price in – followed by Victoria, the city, average price BC. per square foot for US$1 million-plus homes, The report’s Luxury Thermometer rank ing

The remaining top 10 in the Luxury Thermometer index were San Francisco, Austin, Charleston (Sou th Carolina), Auck land (New Zeala nd), Paris, Portland, Sydney and San Dieg o. Vancouver also did not appear in the top 15 most expensive cities when ranked by avera ge cost per square foot of US$1 million-plus homes. That dubious honour went to Mon aco,

at US$5,420 per squa re foot – and there was a high proportion of resor t cities on this chart. Monaco was followed by Hong Kong, St Moritz, London, Cann es, Manhattan, Paris , Los Angeles, Stock holm , San Francisco, Zurich, Amsterdam, Kaui (on Maui, Hawaii), Santa Barbara and endin g at #15 with Singapore at US$797 per square foot. Although the $1 milli on benchmark was used for calculatin g market activity, Christie’s said that the new bar for superprime real estate is now considered to be $100 million, with activity above that price rang e increasing in recent years . To read the full repo rt, dow nloa d it for free via luxu ryde fine d. chri sties reale state .com

is calculated by growth in US$1 millionplus sales in 2016 vs 2015, change in average number of days on market for $1 million-plus homes in 2016 vs 2015, change in average $1 million-plus sales price in 2016 over 2015 and change in the average home price for the entire market in 2016 over 2015 – among other factors. The remaining top 10 in the Luxury Thermometer index were San Francisco, Austin, Charleston (South Carolina), Auckland (New Zealand), Paris, Portland, Sydney and San Diego. Vancouver also did not appear in the top 15 most expensive cities when ranked by average cost per square foot of US$1 million-plus homes. That dubious honour went to Monaco,

at US$5,420 per square foot – and there was a high proportion of resort cities on this chart. Monaco was followed by Hong Kong, St Moritz, London, Cannes, Manhattan, Paris, Los Angeles, Stockholm, San Francisco, Zurich, Amsterdam, Kaui (on Maui, Hawaii), Santa Barbara and ending at #15 with Singapore at US$797 per square foot. Although the $1 million benchmark was used for calculating market activity, Christie’s said that the new bar for superprime real estate is now considered to be $100 million, with activity above that price range increasing in recent years. To read the full report, download it for free via luxurydefined. christiesrealestate.com

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n spite of the cold wet spring, Mother Nature has prevailed. My rhodo was only a week behind this year and my trip to the market Sunday filled my basket with lots of lovely food. I even saw purple asparagus!

My favourite purchase was the bag of mixed spring greens I picked up from Ripple Creek Farm. Chris calls this blend his baby lettuce mix. There are six different lettuces in the bag, including butter lettuce, romaine lettuce and red and oak leaf. The seeds for this blend are sown close together so that the lettuces can’t form heads. Once the plants reach 3-4 inches in height, they are harvested and bagged. This blend is so colourful and tasty, all it needs is a light vinaigrette to perfect it. After chasing California romaine all winter, it is wonderful to have all our local greens coming back. This Sunday will see the

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calcium. They have a slightly bitter taste to them, but not as bitter as arugula. One advantage to this prolonged cooler weather is that the greens are tender and sweet. While green may be the biggest colour at market this time of year, you can find other colours too. Thanks to a little extra protection from the greenhouse, peppers and tomatoes are available now. And what about that purple asparagus? Amazia Farms, one of the new vendors this year, is bringing limited quantities of purple asparagus to market. This variety is less fibrous and sweeter that it’s green cousin. You can even eat it raw.

return of Ripple Creek’s Spring Mix. This one doesn’t have any lettuce in it at all. It includes baby red Russian kale, mizuna, ruby streaks, tatsoi, golden frills and suehlihung. Aside from the red Russian kale, I’ll bet you haven’t a clue what the others are. Suehlihung, tatsoi, golden frill, ruby streaks and mizuna are all varieties of mustard greens. Mustard greens are members of the brassica family, more commonly known for cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower. Mustard greens do share many of the same nutritional benefits such as high levels of Vitamin C, folic acid and

How about some ruby red rhubarb? It ranks right up there as a source for Vitamin C, as well as Vitamin K. Did you ever dip a stalk of rhubarb in sugar and eat it raw? If that isn’t to your liking, rhubarb is very versatile and can be used in all sorts of ways, from chutney to wine. A perfect way to get your kids involved in learning about these great greens is to sign them up for the Power of Produce Club (POP). Join us on the first Sunday of June at the Coquitlam Farmers Market as we kick off the kids’ POP club. For our first week, we have two guest nutritionists with us to give a cooking class.

Then, get ready to get your hands dirty as we plant a few seeds for the garden. Activities run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is for kids between the ages of five and 12. The POP Club is a farmers market-based children’s agriculture program. Fun weekly activities range from cooking classes to scavenger hunts. Just in case you need more recipes, come visit the market on June 11 and sign up for my class. • Karen Curtis is the Lemonade Lady (www.kicslemonade.ca and kicslemonade. blogspot.ca) at the Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam farmers markets. Her column runs monthly.

Here are couple of recipes to make the most of the new spring greens and rhubarb

LEMON HERB VINAIGRETTE

1/3 c olive oil 1/3 c KICS Lemonade Syrup (or lemon juice if you prefer a less sweet dressing) 1/3 c balsamic vinegar 4 tbsp original AJI (A South American condiment found at market) 1/2 tsp fleur de sel with herbs d`provence 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 clove minced garlic ½ c chopped fresh herbs (basil, thyme, tarragon etc) Combine above ingredients and let rest 20 minutes or so to let the flavours mingle

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Coquitlam Adanacs forward Angelo Pontellini is squeezed away from the ball by New Westminster Salmonbellies goalie Erik Kratz in the first period of their BC Junior A Lacrosse League game Tuesday at the Queen’s Park Arena. Coquitlam handed New West its first loss of the season, 9-7.

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The Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs scored four straight goals in the second period to break open a tight defensive struggle and hand the New Westminster Salmonbellies their first loss of the BC Junior A Lacrosse League season 9-7 Tuesday at Queen’s Park Arena. The win was the Adanacs’ sixth in a row, and solidifies their grip on first place in the

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league standings, six points ahead of the ‘Bellies. New West does have three games in hand, though. But after Tuesday’s result, they’re going to need to win all of those if they’re to have any hope of challenging Coquitlam. After matching each other shot-for-shot and goal-forgoal through the first period that ended at 2-2 with each side firing 11 shots on net, the Adanacs hit the floor in the second period determined to exert their position as the top Junior A lacrosse team in the province. Ryan Sinkie launched the assault just a little less than four minutes into the

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Connor Robinson and Colton Bykowsky put the homeside within two goals. Then Bykowsky narrowed the margin to one with his second goal of the game. Thomas Semple gave Coquitlam some insurance when he converted a Tommy Scanlan pass with less than four minutes to play. It turns out they needed it, as Charlie Kurtenbach caused some sweaty palms on the Adanacs bench when he beat Coquitlam keeper Christian Del Bianco with just 44 seconds left on the clock and New West netminder Erik Kratz on the bench for the extra attacker. But any hope of a successful

comeback was snuffed just 24 seconds later by Coquitlam’s John Hofseth, with his first goal of the game along with two assists. Armstrong and Semple also had three-point nights for the visitors. The Salmonbellies’ attack was led by Connor Robinson, who scored twice and added three assists. Coquitlam fired 41 shots at Kratz, while Del Bianco stopped 31 of the 38 shots he faced. The Adanacs will try to extend their win streak to seven on Friday, when they visit the Port Coquitlam Saints at the PoCo Rec Centre at 8 p.m.

The Coquitlam Adanacs will have a new captain and some new faces when they open their Western Lacrosse Association season against the Maple Ridge Burrards Saturday at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Kevin Neufeld, who grew up playing his minor lacrosse in Coquitlam, will wear the C. He was drafted by the Adanacs in the second round of the 2013 WLA draft after four years with the Adanacs’ Junior A team. He played for the 2010 Minto Cup champions and he was named to the 2011 Minto Cup second all-star team. New faces on the squad include forwards Randy Jones and Matt Symes. Jones was acquired from the Nanaimo Timbermen in April for a third-round draft pick in 2020. Symes is a Coquitlam native who spent his rookie season in the WLA playing for the Maple Ridge Burrards where he went to the Mann Cup. He scored 11 goals and added 11 assists in 13 regular season games, then added another 11 points during the playoffs. They’ll be joined in the offensive zone by rookies Spencer Bromley, Ty Klarner and Dean Fairall. On defence, rookies Mike Kaminsky, Quentin Pavan and Conner Stroup will bolster a core comprised of Neufeld, Jordan Catton, Mike Krgovich, Ryan Ishikawa, Sam Goodman, Greg Howren and Nick Kaputsy. Veteran defender Matt MacGrotty will join the Adanacs when he finishes playing for the NLL Saskatchewan Rush. Danny Lewis and Josh Phillips return to guard the Adanacs’ goal, although Phillips will miss three weeks of the season to play for England at the first European Box Lacrosse Championships. Game time is 7 p.m.

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PoCo honours its sporting community Young cancer survivor to get comeback award

The Port Coquitlam Sports Alliance will be presenting its first PoCo Sport Awards on Friday at the Terry Fox Theatre. The awards recognize some of the community’s top athletes, teams, coaches, officials, volunteers and community leaders. The nominees in five categories were whittled down to no more than four finalists. In addition, four community leaders will be recognized along with 10 volunteers and a comeback award to Marko Marconato of Pirates ice hockey. Marko fought his way back into the goal crease of the Pirates’ hockey program after he was diagnosed with osteogenetic sarcoma in Dec., 2011. That’s the same type of bone cancer that cost another Port Coquitlam athlete — Terry Fox — his leg. Except Marko’s tumour was in his arm. To shrink the tumour, Marko endured four gruelling months of chemotherapy before a 20hour operation removed the growth and reconstructed the

MARCONATO arm. Doctors fused bone from his leg and hip to rebuild the arm. That was followed by six more months of chemo. Finalists for the Junior Athlete award are: Kadin Chung (soccer); Reuel D’Souza (water polo); Haley De Jong (gymnastics); Kinga Wisniewska (water polo). Finalists for the Adult Athlete award are: Ryland Rees (lacrosse); Megan Rosenlund (volleyball); Ryan Sclater (volleyball); Britain Wolczyk (track & field). Finalists for Outstanding Team award: Minor softball U-14 rep; Pirates Atom hockey; Saints lacrosse U-16 girls; Terry Fox Ravens football. Finalists for Coaching Team award: Riverside Rapids

wresting, Rob Thomson and coaching team; Terry Fox Raven’s football, Martin McDonnell, Tom Kudaba and coaching team; Pirates Atom ice hockey, Doneau Menard and coaching team; Marlins swim club, Mike Wylie and coaching team. Finalists for Outstanding Official award: Trevor Share, minor baseball; Jeff Sheehan, Marlins swimming. Community Leaders being awarded are: David Bird, minor baseball; Kim Egli, Pirates ice hockey; Tracey Nolet, Euro-Rite FC; Rick Sieb, Marlins swimming. Volunteers being awarded are: Janet Andrew, Ducks volleyball; Darcy Jago, minor baseball; Kevin Stark, minor softball; Sean Walker, PoCo EFC soccer; Karen Elrick, PoCo Pirates hockey; Carol Konkin, PoCo Skating Club; Heidi Davis, PoCo Saints lacrosse; Sean Cauley, PoCo Marlins; Jody Ewart, PCRM ringette; Anita Current, TC North basketball. The PoCo Sport Awards begin at 6:15 with a pre-ceremony social, with the actual awards being presented beginning an hour later. For more information, as well as tickets, go to info@pocosport.com

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