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Tri-City News reader Scarlett McGowan snapped this photo of a close encounter last weekend between a bear and a human on the Traboulay PoCo Trail. For details on another bear encounter — between some PoCo property owners, a dead bear named Big Bob and the bureaucracies of city hall and the BC Conservation Officer Service — please read story on page 4.

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elementary school. “This has a huge effect on families,” said Cheri Keenan, who has children in BrightPath Early Learning and Child Care programs that are being moved to accommodate the need for more classroom space. Approximately 100 families

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A group of families from a Port Moody daycare say they are being left in the dark about efforts to find space for nearly 100 children who have been attending programs at Moody

got the news that BrightPath’s initial lease agreement was not renewed beyond June 30, and while a solution has been found to accommodate 45 school-aged children until Oct. 27, another 49 children up to five years of age will lose their space Aug. 23. The situation arises as School

District 43 needs the space at Moody elementary school. While school-aged students can be in the gym for before- and after-school care, it’s only a temporary measure, according to SD43 spokesperson Peter Chevrier. see OUTDOOR SPACE, page 9

The second annual PoCo Grand Prix is set for next Friday. For details, see story on page 3

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POCO GRAND PRIX

Speed thrills: BC Superweek bike race hits downtown PoCo July 14 Second edition of event looking for a crowd of 5,000

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• 1:30 p.m.: Women’s CAT 3/4 • 2:15 p.m.: Men’s CAT 3/4 • 3:15 p.m.: Corporate challenge • 5:15 p.m. Kids’ race • 6 p.m.: Youth race • 6:45 p.m.: Women’s CAT 1/2/3 • 7:50 p.m. Men’s CAT 1/2 Awards will be handed out at 9 p.m. on the podium.

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Get your cowbells out. Professional road cyclists from around the world will land in Port Coquitlam next Friday to race in the second annual PoCo Grand Prix. And the 200-plus athletes will be needing lots of cheers as they loop downtown at speeds as fast as 63 km/h. Sponsored in part by The Tri-City News, the PoCo Grand Prix is a BC Superweek event that will see the downtown core closed between 1 and 10 p.m. to stage the men’s and women’s contests before an expected audience of 5,000. But there will also be plenty going on in between the category 3/4 and 1/2 races for the public to enjoy: the corporate challenge, which will again see PoCo Mayor Greg Moore and fellow Tri-City mayors Richard Stewart, Mike Clay and John McEwen take part; the kids’ races, which are now sold out; the BC Superweek youth race, for 12- to 15-year-olds; and entertainment inside the 1.3-km circuit. Brian Wiebe, media relations manager for BC Superweek, said the crowd can also expect to see a return of last year’s PoCo Grand Prix winners: Justin Williams of Los Angeles (Cylance/Incycle p/b Cannondale) who clinched the men’s Pro 1/2 title with a time of 59 minutes, 33 seconds, and Kendelle Hodges, an independent racer from Melbourne, Australia who earned the women’s Pro 1/2 crown with a time of 51:49. “These are pro athletes,” Wiebe said of the riders. “Much like the Canucks, much like the Whitecaps — these are cyclists who compete in the Olympics and are at the highest level. And the best part is you can come see them in your own community, for free. It’s great family fun.” The set-up is much like last

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A huge crowd cheered on riders in the inaugural PoCo Grand Prix bike race last July and, next Friday, organizers of the second annual event are again hoping for a big turnout from the community. year’s PoCo Grand Prix but the schedule has changed slightly to accommodate downtown merchants, some of whom complained after the inaugural race about the inconvenience of shutting the core on a weekday. Pardeep Purewal, the city’s communications manager, said two open houses were held with business owners this year and fliers were distributed; the Downtown PoCo Business Improvement Association also reached out to offer solutions. “Hopefully, nothing will be a surprise for them and they know what to expect this year,” Wiebe said. Last year’s inaugural PoCo race cost the city more than $223,260 — much higher than anticipated — but organizers also brought in an unanticipated $74,000 more in revenues that resulted in a tally of $85,000. This year’s budget is $77,000. Most of last year’s sponsors are back on board, including Dominion Lending Centres, which has signed on as the Grand Prix lead sponsor for the

Parking will be limited — especially with the lot partially closed at the Port Coquitlam recreation complex, which is under construction. If you can’t take public transit, park your vehicle at or near the following locations: West Coast Express parking lot, Gates Park or Riverside secondary school (or in the PoCo Legion parking lot after 3 p.m.). Cap’s Westwood Cycle will valet park your bike for free between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. The company’s service centre will also be on site to provide technical support to participants.

ENTERTAINMENT

PoCo’s Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre will run the main stage at the Leigh Square bandshell from 3:15 to 10:15 p.m.: • 3:15 p.m.: The Giggle Dam Band • 4:15 p.m.: Steve “Mud Dog” Sainas • 5:15 p.m.: Macky C and the Mountain Men • 6:45 p.m.: The Giggle Dam (impersonations) • 8 p.m.: The Millennials • 9 p.m.: The Giggle Dam Band

HOW YOU CAN HELP

• Be a volunteer: Lend a hand with marshalling, event set-up and take-down, first aid, food serving or other duties. Register at pocograndprix.ca/volunteer. • Host a rider: Do you have an extra bedroom for a cyclist during BC Superweek? And room for them to park their bike and gear? Email info@pocograndprix.ca. • Offer sponsorship: Dominion Corporate and community partners are needed to offset the cost of the race. Email Graham Danziger at sponsors@pocograndprix.ca.

WHAT IS BC SUPERWEEK

BC Superweek is the biggest pro road cycling series in Canada, with more than $140,000 in prize money up for grabs at nine races: • Tour de Delta (July 7 to 9) • New West Grand Prix (July 11) • Gastown Grand Prix (July 12) • Giro di Burnaby (July 13) • PoCo Grand Prix (July 14) • Tour de White Rock (July 15 and 16) next three years, plus the city’s two main bike companies: retailer Cap’s Westwood Cycle (corporate challenge) and manufacturer Norco Bicycles (kids’ race and zone). Also back to emcee will be

Global TV broadcaster Jay Janower, a Port Moody resident, and Andrew Pinfold, a North Vancouver cyclist and program director for Team DEVO. Meanwhile, Wiebe said he

also hopes to see PoCo Grand Prix incorporate a para-cycling race in the future, much like the event the Tour de Delta is organizing for the first time in Ladner on Saturday. Another addition to the BC

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BEARS IN THE TRI-CITIES

If you had 300 lb. dead bear on your land, what would you do? Neither city nor province willing to move carcass GARY MCKENNA

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Living in a rural area in northeast Port Coquitlam, Denee Iannone and Kami Dhillon are accustomed to seeing bears. But in 20 years on their Laurier Avenue blueberry farm, Dhillon said she had never seen a dead bear until one expired in some bushes at the edge of the property last week. Now, she and her neighbours are trying to figure out what to do with the approximately 300 lb. animal. First, she called the city, which referred her to the BC Conservation Officer Service. The CSO sent an officer to investigate but told Dhillon the bear was the city’s problem. “[The Conservation Officer] didn’t have the equipment to remove it,” Dhillon told The Tri-City News. “She felt that it was the city’s responsibility. “The city said it is private property and they won’t do it.” The only other option would

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Nettie Ewen (left) and Denee Iannone said a dead bear in some bushes on Laurier Avenue “stinks to high heaven” and needs to be removed. But they said neither the city of Port Coquitlam nor the BC Conservation Officer Service are taking responsibility for the animal and they are not sure what to do dispose of the carcass. be for Dhillon and Iannone to pay to have the animal removed but they said they aren’t even sure where to turn to have that done. “It’s a 300 lb. bear. If [the city

and CSO] are saying they can’t do it, what makes them think we can do it?” Dhillon asked. In the meantime, the bear, which was known around the neighbourhood as “Big Bob,”

has started to smell. On a hot day when the wind is relatively still, Dhillon said she can smell the animal from hundreds of yards away. “It stinks to high heaven,”

said Nettie Ewen, who lives next door. The carcass is already beginning to rot and Dhillon and Iannone said they are concerned about its remains leaching into a nearby ditch. They also want CSO to determine how the animal died, saying it is unusual for bears to pass away naturally this far from the forest. The investigator who visited last week was unable to turn the animal and therefore had trouble determining the cause of death, Dhillon said. The Tri-City News contacted the CSO but a representative did not provide a comment by the print deadline. The city of Port Coquitlam acknowledged it is aware of the issue but said it is the responsibility of the BC Ministry of Environment and the CSO. “The city, as a courtesy, will remove small wildlife [e.g., raccoons] from private property where reasonable and accessible,” city spokesperson Pardeep Purewal said in an email to The Tri-City News. “We advise the resident to work directly with the Conservation Office.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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COQUITLAM MVA

Investigation of fatal MVA a long, involved process Electronic data is being collected, warrants needed DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

It will take months to complete the investigation into the devastating crash April 28 that killed a woman and two young cousins, Coquitlam RCMP says. Cpl. Mike McLaughlin said that much work needs to be done to collect all the facts. “Precise results take time,” McLaughlin said in an email. Among the tactics being used to determine the cause of the crash is the analysis of electronic vehicle data, and it will be months before expert reports are ready, McLaughlin said. “We have used multiple search warrants and we are dealing with technical issues involving vehicle information [micro SD cards and data modules], dash cams, vehicle exams and witness statements.” He said the increasingly high-tech world of automobiles means that RCMP now have access to computerized

A crowdfunding campaign 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, has raised more than $78,000. information that wasn’t available even 10 years ago, but that investigators now have even more challenges to get things right. “The downside is that we need to write more warrants, collate and explain the data using recognized experts, and reconcile the technical information with witness statements,” he said. As well, not all witnesses saw

the same thing, he said, noting that’s not unusual. He added that even if witnesses agreed on all the details, “We would still make sure we gathered all the available evidence before drawing conclusions about such a serious file.” The accident occurred on a narrow stretch of road on Lougheed Highway, sandwiched between retaining walls on the Riverview Hospital

lands on one side and railway tracks on another. The city of Coquitlam and other agencies are looking at ways to make the highway safe, possibly by raising the road bed and making it level with the retaining wall. The city has taken other steps over the years to improve safety along Lougheed Highway. In 2010, the road was repaved with skid-resistant blacktop while median rumble strips were added in 2011, along with more surface reflectors. Pullouts have also been added to allow RCMP to work safely on speed enforcement and a red light camera has been mounted at Pitt River Road and Lougheed. A crowdfunding page was set up for the families of two of the deceased: nine-year-old Ella Reese Hernandez and her three-year-old cousin, Tyler Mollie Wong Hernandez; it has raised $78,338. The 30-year-old woman who also died in the crash was not named as the BC Coroners Service is not releasing the names of accident victims pending a review of its privacy policies.

CITY OF PORT MOODY

Council Meeting

When: Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Where: Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. Times: Regular Council Meeting, 7pm Television coverage airs on Shaw Cable 4 at 9am on Saturday, July 15, 2017. We live stream our Council meetings online at www.portmoody.ca/watchlive. While you’re on our website, sign up for Council e-notifications. Get an agenda package at City Hall, the Port Moody Public Library or www.portmoody.ca/agendas.

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OUR TIME IS NOW. Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation is honoured to present our capital campaign cabinet, which unites leaders from across our most critical industries, communities and partnerships. With an unprecedented redevelopment and expansion of Royal Columbian now underway, we are committed to supporting this $1.3 billion multiyear, multi-phase project, every step of the way.

THESE STARS SHINE FOR ROYAL COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL. Chair: Sue Paish

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Jonathan Cote

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The time? Definitely now. The opportunity? Far-reaching, game-changing, transformative improvements in how critical care is shaped and delivered in BC.

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Speak up

for a great start to next school year! Across BC, we are beginning a new chapter in public education—one that will bring an end to 15 years of cuts and closures. BC teachers are working toward a great start to the new school year, but we can’t do it alone. We need government to invest in full implementation of the Supreme Court of Canada ruling, without cutting existing services to kids. And we need school boards to work with us to hire the teachers needed to create smaller classes and ensure extra support for students who need it.

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Please, join us in calling on trustees and district management to provide the information and political will to make the next school year better—for all our students’ sake!

A message from your Coquitlam Teachers’ Association

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CHILD CARE IN THE TRI-CITIES

Outdoor space is one issue continued from front page

“To continue beyond this date would impact educational programming within Moody elementary,” Chevrier stated in an email. “The decision made by school district management was done with careful consideration. “Our responsibility to comply with [teachers’] collective agreement language in support of the educational requirements of all our students was paramount to this outcome,” he said. But Keenan can’t figure out why the after-school program can’t continue in the Moody gym and library. She’s also worried families with younger children will be scrambling because child care spaces are difficult to find in the Tri-Cities. In a statement, BrightPath confirmed that the program for all children has been moved to Moody middle school until Aug. 23, after which, only the out-of-school care program will be allowed to move back to Moody elementary for two months until Oct. 27. BrightPath will also refund deposits paid to families that lose care and said PoMo children will have priority enrolment at the company’s

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Parents of children attending BrightPath Early Learning and Child Care in Port Moody are worried that they won’t be able to find care for their kids after programs are moved out of Moody elementary school to make way for more classroom space. Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam locations. As well, BrightPath said it is working “closely” with the city of Port Moody, Fraser Health and a developer to finalize plans to locate space across the street from Moody elementary but a requirement to provide outdoor space is a “significant issue.” “BrightPath is doing everything possible to make this transition as quick and as seamless as possible for the children and families while still maintaining the highest standard of licensed care,” according to the statement.

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COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 7pm

BYLAWS

• Animal Control Bylaw No. 3990 - Final Reading • Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4004 - Final Reading • Fees & Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 4021 (Animal Control) - Final Reading

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STANDING COMMITTEE VERBAL UPDATES • Transportation Solutions and Public Works Committee

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Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay said the city has been in talks with BrightPath to come up with a solution but is not responsible for licensing, which is the job of Fraser Health, and requires access to outdoor

space for children. “Our zoning allows them to have a daycare everywhere,” he said. “It’s Fraser Health that requires outdoor space.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

THE ENVIRONMENT

Volunteers needed for invasive clean-up Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam is under siege — by invasive plants. And you can join the Minnekhada Park Association to do battle with holly and other invasive species at two upcoming events: On July 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., members of the public are invited for a hike through the forest searching for invasive holly trees. Holly spreads in the forest through seeds and suckering, out-competing native species and altering the forest structure. Volunteer work crews are removing a few small patches of holly to prevent them getting a foothold in the park. The group will meet at the Quarry Road parking lot. Dress for the weather

and expect to get dirty. The worksite is off-trail, so volunteers are urged to wear long pants, long sleeves and sturdy footwear, and to bring water. The round trip will be 4.5 km and snacks and drinks will be provided. For more information, email minnekhadaparkassn@gmail.com. The following Saturday, July 22, volunteers are invited to help clear patches of ivy, laurel and lamium from gardens in the historic Minnekhada hunting lodge. The group will meet at the Quarry Road parking lot and walk 1 km along the lodge trail to reach the patch. If you are planning to attend, you must RSVP at meetup.com/RegionalParks-Connect-MetroVancouver.

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CRIME

Summer is apparently a time for frauds & scams Be aware of scams happening locally, cops say DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Concerns that frauds are going unreported and that more people are getting caught up in them have prompted Coquitlam RCMP to send out a warning as part of its monthly outreach. In this week’s “Five on the Fifth,” five scams that have targeted Tri-City residents have been profiled in the hopes of helping people avoid making costly mistakes. But if they do click on a fraudulent link or give money to someone at their door with a sad tale of woe, they should know they are not alone, says Cpl. Mike McLaughlin. “There’s a lot of shame people feel when they find they’ve been defrauded and even some depression can set in,” he said, “but people should know police are impartial, we deal with a lot of these frauds and you’re not the only one. “If you’ve been victimized, your story can help others.”

Here’s how it happens: You are checking email and Facebook when a warning message purportedly from a bank, a police agency or even the Canada Revenue Agency pops up telling you to take some urgent action. What police want you to know is that these kinds of warnings would never by done via email and these agencies would never ask for your personal information online this way. “It can be scary,” McLaughlin said, “If you’re not sure, don’t hesitate to call your local police station and ask. Chances are, we’ve seen this 100 times.” You can also Google the circumstances and see if others have reported such emails as a scam. Chances are, they have. According to getcybersafe. gc.ca, 156 million phishing emails are sent every day worldwide, 16 million make it through filters, eight million are opened and 800,000 links are clicked. As well, 80,000 people fall for a scam every day, sharing their personal information with criminals operating in an unknown location. Typically, 9% of Canadians have replied to spam mail

SPEAK Have a scam story of your own? Share details on The Tri-City News’ Facebook page. unknowingly, 7% have replied to spoof or phishing mail unknowingly and 3% — that’s about one million Canadians — have entered bank details on a site they don’t know. McLaughlin said people of all ages and circumstances can be caught by these scams but the majority are seniors, new Canadians or people of diminished mental capacity. McLaughlin encouraged people to report the scam, even if they’ve been defrauded. “When there’s a local connection, we can act quickly and we want to do that when we can.” Here are the top 5 scams taking place in the Tri-Cities, according to the Coquitlam RCMP: • Online dating scams where fraudsters hook up with unsuspecting people who are then asked to send money for an

unforeseen emergency. • Tax scams where a fraudster pretending to be from the Canada Revenue Agency uses phone, text or email to contact you about a refund or unpaid back taxes and wants you to pay them with store gift cards. • Ticket scams where you buy a ticket to a game or concert from a fraudulent individual — make sure you only purchase from a reputable source, police say. • Traffic ticket scams, where people were contacted via email about an alleged traffic ticket, were big in May. To pay the fine, the recipient is asked to click on a link. Similar to the CRA scam, this is a phishing scam and the email should be deleted and reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. • A door-to-door scam that surfaces regularly is the “tow truck” scam, where someone knocks on a stranger’s door and asks for money to help in an emergency, such as a car crash. Rather than giving them money, offer to call the police so they can file an incident report. • Learn more at www.craarc.gc.ca/scrty/frdprvntn/ menu-eng.html.

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Canada Day celebrations in the Tri-Cities drew big crowds but few problems, according to local police.

Local C-Day crowds bring few problems The crowds came and enjoyed Canada Day celebrations in the Tri-Cities and Golden Spike Days in Port Moody but didn’t cause many headaches for police. In fact, both the Port Moody Police Department and the Coquitlam RCMP report very few incidents of note during festivities at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park, PoCo’s Castle Park and PoMo’s Rocky Point Park, outside of a few cases of public alcohol consumption or public intoxication. The relatively calm long weekend earned praise from PMPD Chief Const. Dave Fluegel, who said: “Being new to Port Moody and this being my first Golden Spike festival, I was thoroughly impressed with the community spirit.” In all, an estimated 41,000 visitors are recorded as attending Golden Spike over four days. PoMo police had 15 uniformed and plain-clothes officers on site, aided by the CP Railway Police and a Coquitlam RCMP vessel was deployed in Burrard Inlet. Coquitlam RCMP spokesman Cpl. Mike McLaughlin also said there were no incidents of note over the Canada Day long weekend at Coquitlam and PoCo events.

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B.C.’s beloved rocker, Bif Naked, takes the outdoor stage as the headlining act to this highly anticipated, full-day arts festival set for Saturday, Aug. 12. The musical lineup also features The Matinée, The Paperboys, Jennifer Hayes and more! Other festival highlights include dancers, circus performers, storytellers, artists, an artisans market, kids’ activities, local food trucks and craft beer. Free admission. coquitlam.ca/kaleidoscope

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Speeding ahead All eyes should be on Volvo as the Swedish car maker plans to end by 2019 the manufacture of automobiles that run only on gas. Apparently, the switch is based on customer desire, although it’s obvious that there’s an environmental aspect to this decision, too. Many other car makers are adding electric or hybrid cars to their stock but it would be surprising if the big automakers got out of the gas-fuelled car business entirely without government incentives or a sharp change in customer demand. Is Volvo brave in what it is doing or simply seeing the future? (And is this another sign that business is leading on climate change while political leaders, especially those south of the border, obfuscate and impede?) According to recent calculations by autotrader.ca, electrified vehicles are between $1,238 and $3,921 per year cheaper to run than gas-powered cars although electric cars start out more expensive. For the foreseeable future, customers will turn to gascombustion engines unless something can be done to make electric cars less expensive and with more options.

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A little history in B.C. as Canada celebrated 150 M aybe it was the approach of Canada Day, which always induces mushiness in me, but that long Thursday last week that built to a change of government around about 8:23 p.m. was kind of moving. There are lots of places around the world where this kind of thing involves violence. Here, all we had to endure was a comical obsession with arcane constitutional stuff for a LES LEYNE few weeks. Then an official in what has been a figurehead role for generations made the decision of a lifetime, sent out a mass email and it was all over. Everybody headed for the bars, not the weapons caches. When your crisis involves passionate arguments on things such as whether the standing orders allow the Speaker to take part in committee-of-the-whole debates, you know this will play out safely in the end. There were only two threats that I was aware of to the Canadian values of ‘‘peace, order and good government.” One was from irate Fairfield residents who wanted to shoot down the news chopper NEWSROOM 604-472-3030 DELIVERY 604-472-3040 DISPLAY ADS 604-472-3020 CLASSIFIED ADS 604-630-3300 n

circling Government House during the drama of Premier Christy Clark’s meeting with Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon. The other was Times Colonist reporter Lindsay Kines’ fear during the stakeout that the dozens of curious Victorians milling around the front yard would start pelting us with Tilley hats if they didn’t like the decision. Neither threat materialized. The worse we had to face was classic Victoria: a long harangue from a neighbour about the “real problem” everyone was ignoring, the deer at Government House. Later, there was jubilation in some bars and resignation in others. There were two common feelings in all: exhaustion and a sense of marvel at what B.C. has just been through. B.C. set more Canadian political firsts in the few weeks leading up to the national birthday than it has in the 146 years since we signed on to Confederation. We deserved an extra slice of the cake during weekend festivities. Last Thursday opened with BC Liberals running out the clock in the legislature, with their time in power being measured in hours, not days. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver tried to tackle Clark on her view the legislature doesn’t work any more with the one-seat margin. When he tried to encourage the BC Liberals to “read the columns in the paper today,” he got hooted down. Note to Weaver: That never works. Earlier, Clark said Weaver had “decided to sit there and take orders from one of the major parties rather than making up his

own mind. Nobody believes you any more.” They’ll probably patch things up in the new arrangement. Not. She closed down the throne speech debate by saying it was a “sincere acknowledgment we didn’t get it all right.” Her last words as premier in the 41st parliament were a defence of a plan that “reflects the best ideas from across the political spectrum… grounded in a commitment to keep people working, in a firm understanding that a strong economy provides the makings of a fair and equal and a compassionate society, one that makes us all proud to call ourselves British Columbians.” It was rejected. So was she, three hours later. She departed Government House. Moments later, NDP leader John Horgan, summoned by Guichon’s office the moment Clark was out the door, dropped by for a chat. He said: “She’s asked me if I have the confidence of the legislature to form a government, and I’ve told her that I do.” He’ll be sworn in shortly and the 41st parliament (2.0) will resume in September. Everybody in it will be shaped and changed by the election that took 51 days to produce a winner. • Just so you know: BC Liberals were the big losers but they can take heart in the first email I got from a reader last Friday: “Just remember, it has taken two men to replace one woman.”

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City should make land available for aff. housing The Editor, Re. “40 to 50 homes to be built for low-income earners in Coquitlam” (The Tri-City News, June 28). I give an enthusiastic YES to The Tri-City News’ online poll question about the city of Coquitlam supporting Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing project. But the question stems from an incorrect premise. “Do you agree with the city putting aside land for the Habitat for Humanity housing project?” The land now made available to that project was designated for affordable housing use years ago. It isn’t “put aside” by council’s action and Habitat’s proposal, it’s “put to use.”

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SPEAK Have an opinion on a Tri-City News story? Leave a comment on our Facebook page. As well as applause for this step, council must be encouraged to bring more such projects forward, maximizing and accelerating the use of its Affordable Housing Reserve Fund. Funds set aside for a purpose accomplish nothing sitting idle. Neal Nicholson, Coquitlam

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The letter writer snapped this photograph of an overflowing trash can at Canada Day celebrations on Saturday in Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.

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The Editor, I think it is ultimately the responsibility of Coquitlam’s citizens to take control over their garbage consumption during any event such as Canada day. Having said that, the city is responsible for cleaning up the garbage since it organized

such an amazing event. In my opinion, the city failed to add additional garbage bins to handle the large crowd at such a big event. I took this picture accompanying this letter to show the city of Coquitlam — which fines its citizens

$500 for mismanaging their garbage and leaving food accessible to wildlife — that it’s not fair to have double standards. If the city expects us to be up to the standards, then it should too or pay the fine. This is unacceptable. Hooman Rigi, Coquitlam

The Editor, Re. “Outdoor burning is (again) about to be snuffed in Port Moody” (The Tri-City News, June 30). I believe the point should be made that the effects of outdoor wood burning affects people of all ages, not just the “elderly.” Little children suffering from lung disease are also affected in a major way. Breathing in wood smoke can make those suffering from lung disease worse and can cause a major flare-up, resulting in hospitalization. Confirmation of this fact can be found by contacting any asthma clinic, the BC Lung Association, UBC Centre for Disease Control or Fraser Health. In addition, it should be noted that of the 21 municipalities in Metro Vancouver, Port Moody is the only one that allows for residential outdoor burning. The health of all residents should trump the pleasure that comes with having outdoor wood fires, which includes wood-burning fire pits. Sandi Siemens, Port Moody

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Live music, night market and trees Friday, July 7 NIGHT MARKET

Head over to the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) where vendors will sell their wares in the parking lot for The Market at Brewers Row, from 6 to 10 p.m. Visit marketatbrewersrow.com.

FIRST NATIONS

Eight Tri-City churches have put their name to a formal letter of apology to the Kwikwetlem First Nation and other Aboriginal groups in Canada as part of a reconciliation. And they will read out their letter at Town Centre Plaza (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at a city- and Canada 150-sponsored event — organized by the Rising Eagle Organization — that starts at 7 p.m. and includes music from Art Lucier and the Reviver Band. Admission is free. Visit risingeagle.ca.

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John Delaney & The Indestructibles kick of the Summer Sundays concert series at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody on Sunday at 2 p.m.

LINDEN TREES

Admire the Linden trees and other mature vegetation at Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam during at an all-ages tour from 1 to 3 p.m., organized by the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society. Meet at 1 p.m. at the uphill entrance of the Henry Esson Young building. Admission is free. Call 604-290-9910 or visit rhcs.org.

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FILM NIGHT

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, pillows, snacks and bug spray as the city of Port Coquitlam screens The Secret Life of Pets. The Cinema Under the Stars movie will roll out on the 26-foot tall silver screen at Gates Park (2300 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam) from 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is free. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.

Saturday, July 8 DANCE TIME

Dancers and performers with the Mellado Dance Elite and Coastal Edge Dance Centre in Port Coquitlam take to the bandshell at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside PoCo city hall) from 2 to 4 p.m. as part of the city’s Village Vibe. Admission is free. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.

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Kat & Tony, a jazz-blues-roots duo, entertain at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody). Dinner starts at 7 p.m. with the show an hour later. Cost at $25 includes the meal. Call

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Sunday, July 9

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The Bills headline this summer’s first Music on the Grill concert at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with guest band Mildly Wild. A barbecue meal will also be served on the patio prior to the show, with Port Coquitlam DJ Chersea looping the tunes. Tickets are $35 for the show only, or $55 for the dinner and concert. Call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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Get your dancing shoes on for a cha cha lesson with Alberto and Teresa at 8 p.m., followed by a dance party until 12:30 a.m. The weekly bash takes place in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Admission is $10. Parking is free or take the Evergreen Extension to the Lafarge Lake-Douglas station. Visit hotsalsadancezone. com for details.

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Singer-songwriter Norine Braun will perform at the city of Port Coquitlam’s Music in the Square at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside PoCo city hall) from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.

ROCKY POINT TUNES

John Delaney & The Indestructibles kick off the annual Summer Sundays Concerts at Rocky Point Park (2800 Murray St., Port Moody) with a show from 2 to 4 p.m. The series is sponsored in part by The Tri-City News. Admission is free. Visit summersundays.ca for the upcoming line-up.

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The Cutie Circle will serve cake and refreshments during its third birthday bash in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be lots of strumming and singing so be sure to bring your instrument for the free festive jam session (a few ukuleles will be available for new players). Visit cutiecircle.com.

Slip your bathing suit on for the Westhill Family Pool Party at Westhill Pool (203 Westhill Pl., Port Moody) from 1 to 4 p.m. CUPE Local 825 is providing the barbecue and entertainment, which includes kids’ games and activities, a magic show and balloon shapes by Gizmo the Clown. Cost is $2 per person. Visit portmoody.ca for more information.

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Grab your grocery bag for the Coquitlam Farmers Market, happening in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take a vegetarian Indian cooking class at 10 or 11:30 a.m. with Jasbir Mandair of Mandair Farms. And be sure to cut out the discount coupon in Wednesday’s Tri-City News (page A5) for 10% off produce from Ripple Creek Organic Farm. Call 604-318-8966 or visit makebakegrow.com.

The Las Vegas-based Circo Osorio Circus will have its Big Top up at Coquitlam Centre mall for shows tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.

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wild. Everyone is welcome on Monday, July 17, 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the Leigh Square bandshell. For more info, visit www. fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.

Books Plus runs in The TriCity News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Citiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Board games and books: Drop into PMPLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area for personalized reading recommendations provided by expert childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s librarians. Find the perfect book for your reader, no matter what their age, interest, or reading level. Librarians love to connect kids with books that they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put down every Thursday through Aug. 10 between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Teen Books and Brunch: On Tuesday, July 11 from 10 to 11 a.m. in PMPLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ParkLane Room, teens can kick off the summer with a delicious breakfast and some great reads. Meet other Teen Summer Reading Club members and win books. Register in person at the library or by calling 604-469-4577. â&#x20AC;˘ Pigeonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Variety Show: Pigeon and his many friends will do an interactive show with songs, stories and silliness on Friday, July 14 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Inlet Theatre. This is suitable for all ages and no registration is required. â&#x20AC;˘ Summer movies are back: Children five and over and their parent/guardian can join librarians on Wednesdays in the Inlet Theatre for great summer movies on the big screen. Movies start at 2 p.m. and run

club runs through July 27, when participants can read books at their ESL level in English and write a short review for each book for a chance to win prizes. Register at the Help Desk at either branch beginning June 19. For information, contact Janice Williams at 604-554-7337 or jwilliams@coqlibrary.ca. Library Link has a new summer schedule: You can get a free library card, then borrow books and movies in the friendly little library on wheels: â&#x20AC;˘ Mackin Park, Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Blue Mountain Park,

until about 4 p.m. Seating is first come, first served. On July 12, PMPL will screen Moana. For more info, visit library. portmoody.ca or call 604-4694577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

â&#x20AC;˘ Summer Reading Club for Adult Learners: Calling all adults at an intermediate ESL reading level or LINC levels 4 and up: Join Coquitlam Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adult Learner Summer Reading Club. The

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Darlene K. Hyde is the new board chair of Westminster Savings Credit Union. Hyde is currently the board chair for the Douglas College Foundation. She was elected to the WSCU position on May 4. Other WSCU board directors are Bill Brown, Kathleen Kennedy-Strath, James Ensom, Hanne Madsen, Emmett McGrath, former BC Liberal MLA Patty Sahota, Art Van Pelt and Rob Shirra, who served on the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.

Coquitlam tech guru Jason Leo Carvalho (left) is now the board chair for the Coquitlam Foundation to replace Janet Toddington while Colleen Talbot (right) is the philanthropy group’s new vice-chair to replace Ken Catton, who resigned.

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Coquitlam’s Marco Chan is now a policy advisor with the Quebec government and the federal government’s new LGBTQ2 secretariat. The Port Moody secondary grad (class of 2006) is an alumnus of Harvard College and Stanford. Previously, he served as a senior associate consultant for Bain & Company and consulted for the World Bank. In May, he graduated with a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard Kennedy School.

The Port Moody Firefighters Charitable Society flipped pancakes for more than 3,000 people last weekend, stacking in some $40,000 for Crossroads Hospice, ERH Foundation and others.

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School District 43 Superintendent Patti Gartland and Telus’ Roberto Aiello last month unveiled six student-designed artwork pieces that will be used as graphic wraps for six of the company’s electrical boxes in Port Coquitlam.

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• Dogwood Garden Club members are giving short demonstrations on special subjects such as roses and answering questions starting at 7 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, Coquitlam. Gardeners of all levels are welcome to attend and bring their questions; refreshments will be provided.

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• 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.

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• Shoreline Writers’ Society meets, 1 p.m., Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St. New writers welcome. Info: Helmi, 604-462-8942.

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• Shoreline Writers’ Society meets, 1 p.m., on the third Sunday of every month at Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St. New members welcome. Info: Helmi, 604-4628942. • Apex Netball Club is held Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hillcrest middle school, 2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam for women and girls of all ages. Beginners welcome. Info: Nicole, 778-240-8247 or nicmurphy26@gmail.com. • The Circle of Friends, a social group for 50+ singles

JULY 15: MULTICULTURAL FAIR FUN • Free multicultural family summer fair, 11 a.m.-2:3o p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion (Burlington Drive and Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Learn about the different cultures that make up our community while enjoying live entertainment, music and dance performances; Korean drummers, Bhangra dance, ChineseoOpera, taekwondo demonstration, line dancing and more, plus: kids zone, crafts for children, play area, door prizes, food and BBQ available for purchase. Info: 604-927-6940. looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre, etc., meets on the third Friday of each month at PoCo Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St., 7 p.m., to plan events. Info: Nina, 604941-9032. • The Tri-City Singles Social Club offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. Meetings are normally held on the third Monday of each month, excluding December, 7:30 p.m., at the Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (on-street parking only). New members are welcome. Info: Darline, 604-4660017. • Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays (except first Tuesday of each month) at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo (Room 3, upstairs). Improve your self-confidence, communication and leadership skills through public speaking; new members welcome. Info: Shirley, 604-671-1060 or shirleybrown@shaw.ca. • Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s Toastmasters group meets Wednesdays, noon-1:15 p.m., PoCo city hall to improve communication and leadership skills. For more information, visit business.tricitieschamber.com/events. • City of the Arts Toastmasters, dedicated to improving leadership and public speaking skills, meets 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: Mike, cityofthearts@icloud.com or cityofthearts.toastmastersclubs.org.

• Rotary Club of PoCo Centennial meets Thursdays, 4:15 p.m., Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo; new members welcome. Info: Barrie, barrie@barrieseaton.com or 604-945-6627. • Fraser Pacific Rose Society meets last Tuesday of each month except August and December, 7 p.m. Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Everyone welcome. • Downtown Coquitlam Toastmasters meet every Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.; first Wednesday of each Month at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, in the Coquitlam foundation Room; other Wednesdays in Room B2090, Douglas College, David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. The Toastmasters program addresses skills including public speaking, listening, evaluating and feedback, as well as leadership skills. Info: 604-936-1427. • PoCo Lions Club meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. New members welcome. Info:: Gord, 604-9415140 or pzcgrg@shaw.ca. • Coquitlam Gogos (Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation) meet third Wednesday of each month, 1 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: Pam, 604-469-0265. • Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise meets Tuesdays, 7:15 a.m., City Centre Aquatic Complex, 1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-464-7706.

It’s a Wheely Fun day at the Market Join Chef at the Market for Cooking Demo at 4:30pm Bumper crop of berries, cool treats and hot eats Stay for dinner, beverage tastings and the music of Todd Brown It’s all happening in Leigh Square next to City Hall in downtown Port Coquitlam

Thursday, July 13, 3-7pm

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Dealing with the heat IN THE GARDEN

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Allison Tai tackles the tilting frames in her new obstacle course training gym she’s opened in Port Coquitlam. The gym uses challenges based on the popular TV show American Ninja Warrior to train competitors in obstacle races like Tough Mudder and the Spartan race. MARIO BARTEL THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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A new training gym in Port Coquitlam will help bring out your inner Ninja. It will also prepare you for competition in obstacle racing events like the Spartan Race and Tough Mudder. Vancity OCR is patterned

after the gruelling physical challenges faced by competitors in the popular TV show American Ninja Warrior. Instead of racks of weights and barbells along a wall of mirrors, the warehouse space on Broadway Street is dominated by enormous steel rigs from which is suspended a series of interchangeable challenges like pull-up bars, a pipe slider, floating doors and rope cargo nets filled with blocks of yellow foam. Co-founder Allison Tai, who’s a veteran of numerous

hoisting themselves up and over a slicked wall or crawling through a mud pit just below a web of barbed wire, has created a demand for specific training regimes to survive those challenges. It’s no longer enough to just be able to run fast or be strong. “A lot of people are just muscling through but they don’t have the technique,” Tai said. Obstacle racing appeals to primal human instincts like running, climbing and going through things, said Tai. Adding a competitive element

ramps up the fun factor. “You can go to any gym or park and hang from a pull-up bar, but that’s not much fun,” Tai said. Visitors to Vancity OCR can test themselves against the clock on the rig or on independent challenges like the salmon wall or balance beam. Times are recorded and measured against other athletes in their age and gender category who’ve completed those challenges, much like the listings of finishers at the top of the

Grouse Grind climb in North Vancouver. They can also race side by side. It’s all about turning fitness into play, Tai said. “It’s the right way to go with fitness,” she said. “It’s because we’re playing around and we’re having fun.” Vancity OCR is located at #125-1776 Broadway St. in Port Coquitlam. For more information go to www.vancityocr. com. sports@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews

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November 11, 1933 - June 8, 2017 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John Berger, long time resident of Port Coquitlam, BC. John leaves to mourn his only daughter, Angela Potter (Kevin) of Calgary, his 3 siblings and many nieces and nephews in Germany. He also leaves to mourn his many friends and neighbours who have known him throughout the years. A Celebration of Life has been held.

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WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT The following vehicles will be sold, as per the Warehouse Lien Act: 2007 Chrysler Sebring VIN#1C3LC56R97N531822, registered owner, Ubias Maria Cristina, debt amount as of July 3, 2017, is $3,492.00 If you have claim to this vehicle please respond in writing by July 21 to Coquitlam Towing and Storage Company Ltd. 218 Cayer Street, Coquitlam BC, V3K 5B1.

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