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The Lifesaving Society of BC is conducting a comprehensive safety audit of the Buntzen Lake swimming area in an effort to make the popular summer destination safer. And BC Hydro, which owns and maintains the Buntzen Lake reservoir, in June installed signs to warn swimmers of a steep underwater drop-off and the lack of an on-duty lifeguard. For more on these and other safety measures, go to tricitynews.com. Stefan Labbé/the tRI-CItY neWS

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A black bear wandering around the outside of Coquitlam Centre mall Monday evening was tranquilized and euthanized. And police said the crowd that gathered was as much trouble as the bear as people were following it, even getting in its path in order to take a video or photograph it. “They weren’t giving it any space,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Michael McLaughlin, who said Mounties had their hands full trying to control traffic and keep people away from the creature. At one point, 60 people were surrounding the bear trying to get a better look.

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The surprising scene began around 8:30 p.m. when a solitary bear crossed Johnson Street to the Coquitlam Centre parking lot, then made its way to the mall entrance near H&M and Walmart. Police were called and BC Conservation Officers responded at approximately 9:44 p.m., at which point the bear had travelled from the mall across Pinetree Way to a small green space off Glen Drive, where, surrounded by people, it tried to get to safety by climbing a tree. At that point, conservation officers immobilized the bear with a tranquilizer dart but because it had a history of trying to get food in the area, it was taken away and euthanized. “This is not something we like to do — it is not the conservation officer’s favourite part of the job by any means.” see

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hen Claudette Friesen moved into her Coquitlam condo in the mid-1990s, hardly anybody in her 71-unit strata recycled. Nearly 23 years later, the building has aged, and as with many residential complexes across Metro Vancouver, its residents’ recycling habits have matured with it. As the president of the strata at The Madison, near the City Centre Aquatic Complex, Friesen has spent years putting up signs and distributing newsletters breaking down how residents should sort their trash. The strata council even gave out free compost buckets to each suite. “We’ve tried really hard to help people wherever we can,” Friesen told The Tri-City News. “We always have the chronic offenders, the people that don’t follow the rules. It’s part of living in a condo.” Over the last quarter century, the total percentage of waste syphoned off into the recycling system — known as the recycling rate — has slowly crept up from a 39% to 63% across Metro Vancouver, an enviable number compared to many cities, but still far short of the region’s aspirational 2020 target of 80%. But even as Metro Van makes progress, residents liv-

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64% of all waste was recycled in 2017. Condo dwellers have also been found among the most likely to consume single-use items. In a Metro Vancouver report released earlier this month, the average person in a multi-family home was found to use nearly twice as many plastic bags as someone in a single-family home; more than three times as many coffee cups; and twice as many rigid plastic takeout containers. Those numbers don’t surprise Friesen. While she says most of the people in her building try to recycle, the realities of living in an old building whose residents speak a variety of languages make the cultural shift towards recycling difficult. More and more people have made the switch to condo life across Metro Vancouver. And while newer buildings often have the space to house a large sorting room, older condos like Friesen’s have been forced to cram several bins into rooms that once just held singlestream garbage cans. More than anything, says Friesen, shared living leads some residents to shirk their responsibilities, either because they are first-time condo owners and don’t know the recycling routine or they have unrealistic expectations that other people will deal with their garbage.

“If you’ve never lived in a condo before and you buy into this ‘you’re not responsible’ kind of thing, you assume that your strata will come in and change your lightbulb,” she said. Chris Allan, manager of solid waste for Metro Vancouver, sees that playing out in condos across the region. “It’s the horde mentality,” said Allan. “Once neighbours in the same building start abandoning recyclables, everyone starts to do it, and sooner or later, it all breaks down.” Since the early 1990s, the diversion rate has slowly crept up struggling against people’s consumption habits in a world where throwaway electronics and the latest fashion item provoke endless spending. Today, the recycling nonprofit Encorp Pacific says that across the Lower Mainland, 40,000 tonnes of textiles end up in the landfill every year, equal to over 217 million medium cotton T-shirts. And as the metro area battles to make gains on a per capita basis, the sheer volume of garbage produced by a growing metro area — one anticipated to increase by one million people by 2050 — complicates a drive to a zerowaste future. “We’re battling population growth,” said Allan.

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An elementary school for the yet-to-be built Fraser Mills neighbourhood in southwest Coquitlam is back on School District 43’s list of eligible school sites. According to a city of Coquitlam staff report, the school was taken out of the planning documents in 2015 because SD43 felt it was no longer needed based on student yield projections. “However, since that time, several significant changes, including the Supreme Court [of Canada] class size ruling and changes in housing patterns, caused SD43 to undertake further analysis, which resulted in a Fraser Mills school site being again added,” the report said. The city said a school is consistent with the Waterfront Village Centre Neighbourhood Plan, which is guiding the development of the neighbourhood. But the report noted that because of SD43’s land needs, finding a location for the facility has been a challenge. Typically, schools in the

Tri-Cities require 1.8 to 2.5 hectares of land, which city staff said is cost prohibitive in neighbourhoods with higher land values. SD43 has agreed to reduce the size of its Fraser Mills school “and the land cost increased to reflect a more urban school model,” said the staff report. The “urban school model” is also being considered for Coquitlam’s City Centre neighbourhood, which is currently undergoing a revamp to its neighbourhood plan. With the cost of land rising and city’s pushing for more compact neighbourhoods, How to include schools in more compact, densified neighbourhoods is a question several cities in Metro Vancouver have grappled with over the last few years. The first example in Metro Vancouver, Crosstown elementary, opened in 2017 near Vancouver’s Chinatown. Surrounded by highrises, the 320-student, four-storey facility features most of the amenities of a normal elementary school, including a full gymnasium, an unwalled-library and a rooftop outdoor space. The city of North Vancouver was also considering using the urban school model for a school in lower Lonsdale in 2016.

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A new building form that could bridge the gap between the six-storey apartment and the 25-storey highrise could be popping up in the Coquitlam skyline a little sooner than expected. The city is looking into becoming an early adopter of building code changes that would clear the way to allowing mass-timber construction of buildings up to 12 storeys, exceeding the current sixstorey height limit for woodframe structures. “We are quite keen on it,” said Jim McIntyre, Coquitlam’s general manager of planning and development, during a council-in-committee meeting last month. “It is leading-edge technology and as a building process it is quite unique.” Mass timber buildings, in which the primary load-bearing structures are made of solid or engineered wood, is seen by the provincial government as a way of giving the B.C. lumber industry a needed shot in the arm. But the building code changes will also have ramifi-

Structurlam engineered wood was used in construction of UBC’s 18-storey Brock Commons Tallwood House residence, which was the tallest mass-timber structure in the world when it was completed in 2017. Chung Chow photo

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One of the biggest concerns facing taller buildings made of wood is the fire hazard. But Doug Vance, Coquitlam’s manager of building permits, said mass-timber projects would be required to have more robust sprinkler protection systems than standard concrete structures. Most of the wood would be encapsulated in fire-resistant gypsum, he added, noting that mass timber does not have the same burning characteristics as standard wood-frame buildings. Taller wood structures have already started to crop up in other parts of the Lower Mainland.

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generally comes down to economics, according to McIntyre. He told The Tri-City News that once a builder sets up a site for concrete construction, the developers tend to want to build higher to cover the increased costs. While 12-storey concrete buildings do exist

in parts of Coal Harbour and along the Cambie corridor in Vancouver, he said it is harder to make the numbers work in places like Coquitlam. “In suburban markets, they want to get the towers up to a certain level,” he said. “That is why this [mass-timber] building form is kind of intriguing.” Because the city regulates mid-rise zones by floor-area ratio rather than building height, McIntyre said re-opening some of the city’s neighbourhood plans will not likely be necessary when the new building code changes arrive. The addition of 12-storey mass-timber buildings is already being considered in changes to the national building code, which is expected to be drafted next year. But B.C. is still a few years away from adopting the regulatory changes, which could take place as late as 2022. In the meantime, McIntyre said the province is encouraging some communities to become early adopters of the new code, which permit masstimber construction on certain designated properties on a pilot-project basis. “[The province] would set up a unique building code for a particular site,” he said during the committee meeting. “That is the sort of initiative we’d be getting into.” – with files from biv.com

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A budget overrun of $2.55 million for infrastructure projects accompanying the new Port Coquitlam community centre had councillors grilling city staff Tuesday. And the city manager admitted mistakes were made. A report to council said other capital infrastructure improvements were planned to go alongside the construction project to take advantage of economies of scale and avoid digging up roads in the future. The budget was originally estimated at $431,000 for sewer work for Mary Hill Road and Kelly Avenue. But the price tag has since ballooned to nearly $3 million — a difference of more than $2.55 million — and now includes upgrades to the storm and water systems and roadworks. “The scope of this work was significantly underestimated, and did not include necessary water and storm upgrades,” said the report. The city anticipated it would have to get rid of some belowground water but didn’t realize how much. The cost for “dewatering” the site turned out to be $1.1 million, putting it well over budget at a total of $1.6

Mayor Brad West checks out an ice rink during a recent tour of the renovated, expanded and renamed Port Coquitlam community centre. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

million. The work has been completed and staff asked council to amend its financial plan to add $1.178 million. In addition, the city encountered additional costs of $416,000 for storm sewers, $276,00 for water and an estimated $682,000 for roadwork. Staff said excess funds from other capital projects have been reallocated to cover those costs. Coun. Glenn Pollock wondered how the city could miss the mark by so much. “It’s a big gap. We must have known what was going on,” Pollock said during a committee of council meet-

ing Tuesday. PoCo’s chief administrative officer, Kristen Dixon, said when the budget was first completed, it was a rough sketch of the work that would be needed and there was uncertainty about the timing of the projects, so staff couldn’t determine the full scope. She also said staff underestimated the size of the pipe necessary for the project and didn’t know what the groundwater was going to be like. “We hadn’t scoped it as well as we have with other projects,” said Dixon, who took responsibility for the underestimation. “I don’t find that answer to

be entirely satisfactory,” said Mayor Brad West, pointing to the roadwork cost. “How was that unanticipated and not included? I understand when you dig down and find something, that’s something you don’t anticipate and you deal with that challenge when it comes to you. Explain to me how the roadworks aspects sneak up on us.” Dixon said staff originally thought the work entailed relatively straightforward water and sanitary upgrades but, as they did a deep dive on the details, they realized they hadn’t taken into account the depths and the magnitude of

Port Coquitlam council has put on hold one of two proposed government cannabis stores because of concerns about its size. At Tuesday’s meeting, council set aside adoption of a zoning amendment to permit a BC Cannabis store for 985 Nicola Ave., near Home Depot, because council wants city staff to find out why the proposal calls for a retail outlet of 6,600 sq. ft. Council did give third reading and adoption to another proposed government store of about 3,000 sq. ft. for 1971 Lougheed Hwy. even though there were complaints from a nearby home-based daycare and other residents during a public hearing prior to the council meeting. But Kate Bilney, a spokesperson for the Liquor Distribution Branch, which is in charge of the government stores, said in an email response to Tri-City News questions Wednesday that the selling space for the proposed Nicola Avenue location will be roughly the same as that in other government stores. She said BC Cannabis Stores is planning to use the back area of the site as a training centre for staff from across the province as well as office space to accommodate regional managers. Two private stores proposed by burb (in PoCo Place mall and at Broadway Street and the Mary Hill Bypass) didn’t get nearly as rough a ride. There was nary a negative comment at the public hearing or from council before approval was granted for both and Steve Dowsley, a burb co-owner, told The Tri-City News Wednesday that, pending provincial approval, the two PoCo stores could open in early August.

Much more on this: tricitynews.com the roadwork that would be required. She admitted the closer examination revealed storm sewer work needed to be done as well, saying, “That was an oversight on my part.” Dixon didn’t disagree when Coun. Dean Washington asked, “So this is a $2.5-million mistake?” Washington said the city

has to make sure taxpayers are getting value for their money and when they read there was a $2.5-million variance on the budget estimates and it’s hard to explain why, there’s a problem. The committee of council voted to consider the financial plan amendment request at a regular city council meeting.

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Port Moody could soon be getting more parks. But it’s expecting someone else to pay for them, and they won’t feature traditional open green space or playgrounds. At its meeting Tuesday, city council approved the implementation of a pilot program for the installation of small parklets in the city’s commercial districts, such as Clarke, St. Johns, Murray, Queens and Kyle streets. The parklets, which are portable structures usually built on two or three curbside parking spaces, would be privately funded and maintained by neighbouring businesses under the city’s plan. The parklet program will require sponsoring businesses to pay a $150 application fee as well as provide documented support from at least 65% of businesses in the same block as the proposed parklet. Applicants will also have to pay a $2,000 damage deposit that would be refunded when the parklet is dismantled after a period of one to 10 years.

Businesses applying for a parklet will have to have at least $3 million liability insurance and the contractor building the parklet will also have to have at least $1 million liability coverage. While Coun. Steve Milani said he likes the program’s lack of cost to the city, other than some staff time to review applications and plans, Coun. Diana Dilworth expressed reservations that building a parklet could be “cost-prohibitive for some of our smaller businesses.” She suggested they might be able to partner with other businesses or community associations. In a report presented to council, Joji Kumagai, Port Moody’s manager of economic development, said the cost for building a parklet can range, depending on its size and complexity. Kumagai said the miniature parks, which are temporary and open to public use, can “facilitate community building and help create lively, vibrant places.” He said they can include elements like tables, chairs and benches for seating, bicycle parking, public art, umbrellas and landscaping features to encourage people to gather and linger awhile.

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‘We have to deal with public safety’ was trapped in Coquitlam River Park and destroyed because it was habituated to human food and knocked over a man who was camping in the bushes. Hunter said conservation officers are busy fielding calls in the area and he hopes people learn from these incidents. In Mundy Park, where a food ban is in place, there have been no conflicts reported, although there have been sightings of a female bear and two cubs. Hunter attributes the lack of problems to the fact that there is no human food in the park and he hopes the bears will simply relocate in search of natural food. “We’ve changed our behaviour and the bears have followed suit,” he said.

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“[But] we have to deal with public safety and we have policy dealing with wildlife management,” Sgt. Todd Hunter told The Tri-City News. “Once they have that human food condition, they’re dangerous for that reason.” Conservation officers will now be canvassing the area looking for food attractants at businesses or homes. Problems including food and smells from grease pits may have attracted the bear to the busy City Centre, where it remained. Hunter said reports of a bear matching the description of this bruin had been coming in for several days and, at one point, he said, it reportedly tried to enter a restaurant. Some people were cautious seeing wildlife so close. Kathlyn Reyes told The TriCity News she was on her way to shop at Walmart when she saw the bear cross Johnson Street. She tried to warn people in the area and helped an elderly woman get to another bus stop well away from the

IF YOU SEE A BEAR...

The bear that ventured on to the Coquitlam Centre mall lot wasn’t the first to frequent the busy area. Last year (above), conservation officers had to deal with a bruin that found its way into an underground parking lot. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

bruin, which was moving at a fast clip. “It was the first time I saw a bear and I was a little bit afraid,” Reyes said.

It’s not uncommon for bears to make their way out of the woods to City Centre and the malls along Johnson Street and Pinetree Way see at least one

bear each summer, according to the BC Conservation Officer Service. But a spokesperson for the Coquitlam Centre said security

protocols are in place and staff are trained if a bear shows up. This is the second bear killed in Coquitlam in less then a week. Last Thursday, a bear

• Bear sightings can be reported to the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) phone line at 1-877-952-7277. Conservation officers are also recommending people carry bear bells, bear spray or an air horn if they are walking on trails frequented by bears.

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Mundy bear trap moved as food sources removed

Port Moody aims to reduce bear conflicts due to garbage

BBQ ban in popular Coquitlam park appears to have worked

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The city of Port Moody will spend $20,000 over the next two years to make the city’s residents more bear smart. But at its meeting Tuesday, city council agreed with a staff report recommending it hold off on an additional expenditure of $675,000 to set up a pilot centralized solid waste bin system in Heritage Woods. In his report to council, Port Moody’s environmental technician, Kurt Frei, said the $20,000 would be spent on expanding and updating communication materials such as signs, the Bear Essentials page on the city’s website and community outreach activities. Frei also said the city could recoup as much as $3,000 of that budget with provincial funding that will become available when Port Moody is officially recognized as a Bear Smart community. The city has already com-

A bear and cub on Heritage Mountain. JON LAVOIE PHOTO

pleted half the criteria required to achieve such a designation, including the preparation of a bear hazard assessment and the implementation of Bear Smart bylaws that prohibit the provision of food to bears because of improper or neglectful storage of waste. It’s currently in the process of developing a human-bear conflict management program. According to data collected by WildsafeBC, bear sightings in Port Moody are up 137% this year. The city has also issued 92 tickets to residents for putting their garbage carts out for collection prior to 5:30 a.m., and another nine residents re-

ceived tickets for leaving their carts out on non-collection days. Frei said the city faces several challenges if it wants to start a centralized solid waste bin system that would require approximately 20 centralized bins to service 381 homes in Heritage Woods. Those include requiring residents to separate all their waste into three streams, then transporting it as much as 125 metres from their homes to the centralized bins, as well as the need for specialized equipment to collect waste from them. Frei said while such a system would “significantly reduce bear interaction issues” in the neighbourhood, it could also “result in a lower level of solid waste service to residents.” A consultant’s report commissioned by the city to study the potential for a centralized solid waste pilot program also said a similar system that has been in place in Canmore, Alta. for 20 years received considerable pushback from residents concerned about where the centralized collection bins were placed, and illegal dumping at the sites is an ongoing issue.

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A trap set for a family of black bears in Mundy Park last week has been removed but there is still significant ursine activity in the area. The city of Coquitlam will keep a cooking ban in place for the park, which BC Conservation Officer Sgt. Todd Hunter said had helped reduce conflicts between bruins and human. “We’ve changed our behaviour and the bears have followed suit,” he told The TriCity News. Hunter said while the bears have still been spotted in the area, there are no food sources readily available. If people continue to manage their attractants, he added, the bears will have to find something in nature and might return to a more suitable habitat. “If we lifted the ban, we all agree those issues would pop up,” he said, later add-

BEAR NUMBERS UP SO FAR IN 2019 The Tri-Cities have seen a significant jump in bear sightings reported to WildsafeBC so far this year. According to data from the organization’s Wildlife Alert Reporting Program, there have been 725 reported bear sightings in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody so far in 2019, up 31.1% from the 553 in the TriCities last year. Port Moody has seen the biggest spike, rising 137%, while Coquitlam’s numbers have jumped 45.9% and Port Coquitlam’s have fallen 25.2%. But Verne Kucy, Coquitlam’s environmental projects manager, said the reported numbers do not necessarily mean there has been an increase in bear activity. A single bear can generate a significant number of calls, he said, adding that reports of bear sightings to city officials have been relatively stable over the last three years.

More on this story: tricitynews.com ing: “At the least, the conflicts that were occurring have ceased or they haven’t been reported. We still encourage people to report what’s going on. We make better management decisions and response decisions based on that.” Earlier this month, a trap was set and certain parts of the park were closed to the public while officials worked to safely capture a sow and two cubs, which had been active in the area for more

than a month. Conservation officers said the animals were good candidates for relocation despite becoming habituated to human food sources. BC Conservation Officer Service said it has been working closely with the city of Coquitlam to deal with the Mundy bears and added that any sightings or conflicts should be reported as soon as possible by calling 1-877952-7277.

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Eagle Ridge Hospital is seeing more patients admitted due to illicit drug overdoses, suggesting the opioid crisis is not over, according to recent figures. And a local group charged with finding a way to reduce the number of opioid ODs in the Tri-Cities says the community faces unique challenges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things like naloxone are really working,â&#x20AC;? said Claire MacLean, CEO of Share Family and Community Services, which is leading the group charged with coming up with a local strategy. But the fact that there is still a tainted drug supply and people are at risk is â&#x20AC;&#x153;still a significant issue in our community.â&#x20AC;? While the BC Coroner Service is reporting fewer overdose deaths in Coquitlam â&#x20AC;&#x201D; nine between Jan. 1 and May

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Fentanyl continues to be a problem for drug users and many overdoses can be attributed to the powerful opioid. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

A LITTLE OPIOID OPTIMISM

The BC Coroners Service says there is room for optimism in efforts to curb opioid deaths in B.C. But fatalities from illicit drugs in Coquitlam appear to be on par with last year, according to the latest statistics. In a report issued last week, it was noted that for the entire province, the monthly average for illicit drug deaths for the first five months of 2019 is down by a third from the same period last year, or 92 deaths per month, compared to 130 per month in 2018

More on this story: tricitynews.com 31 compared 20 in 2018 and 30 in 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it appears people are still overdosing but are being revived and taken to hospital.

According to Fraser Health, Eagle Ridge Hospital admitted 169 people with suspected overdoses last year and 91

between January and May 31 this year. The trend is worrying, MacLean said, but health officials are hoping to see a drop in numbers as the year progresses, as has been seen in other Fraser Health hospitals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While there appears to be a slight increase in overdose events in 2019, it is too early to tell whether more overdose visits to the emergency department will continue throughout the rest of the year,â&#x20AC;? a Fraser Health spokesperson said in an email to The Tri-City News. Hopes are high that a multifaceted strategy to address the overdose emergency, with prevention, harm reduction and treatment, will keep people

safe even though the drug supply is still tainted with deadly fentanyl. Numbers so far suggest the strategy may be working, with numbers of suspected overdoses at least stabilizing; there were 2,986 hospital admittances in Fraser Health in 2018 and 1,330 between Jan. 1 and May 31 of this year. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not known how many people are revived from overdoses but not admitted to hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know from BC Emergency Health Services, of the overdoses they attend, some people decline transport to the emergency department for follow-up care and monitoring,â&#x20AC;? Fraser Health spokes-

person Aletta Vanderheyden said. This summer, the local opioid strategy is meeting to plan next steps to deal with the overdose crisis. MacLean said gaps in service have been identified and a coordinator hired to survey agencies and people who use opioids and the next step is to find resources to improve programs and services. Locally, people who are dying of an overdose tend to be men, and they are dying alone in private residences. Reaching those people is key to reducing the number of overdoses, she said. In many cases, the men turned to street drugs to deal with pain after their opioid prescriptions ran out; in other instances, someone was experimenting recreationally, perhaps even for the first time, and died because the drug they ingested was tainted with fentanyl or even the stronger carfentanyl. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about prevention, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about de-stigmatization so people can get the help they need, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really strong part of our focus,â&#x20AC;? MacLean said.

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The ribbers came from Alberta, Ontario and across the Lower Mainland to feed the hungry crowds at this year’s Port Moody RibFest. In the end, it was PoMo pitmaster Rusty Johnson — fresh off a win at South Sound BBQ Festival in Lacey, Wa. — who won the judges over, taking home best ribs and sauce. In the People’s Choice Award, Regina’s Prairie Smoke & Spice took home the accolades. But to say that the other ribbers fell short would be going too far. While the judges were tasked to pick out a winner based on appearance, tenderness and taste, each BBQ operation and pitmaster had its own idea of perfection. These meat connoisseurs ride the seasonal rhythms of the rib circuit, bouncing from one town to the next at a humming pace, arriving at least a day early to start cooking a vast quantity of meat. “I cooked about 50 to 60 pork shoulders last night and about 50 briskets,” said Nick Smith, owner and pitmaster of Gator BBQ, on opening day. “We rest the brisket, we pull the pork. We keep it hot. We fill all our smokers with ribs so we can do about 1,500 to 1,700 lb. every three hours, give or take.” Smith’s mother hails from New Mexico, his father from Ontario. But the way he grew up barbecuing has roots in the American South. Years ago, his father paired with Larry Murphy, a big-time Q man from Alabama. With Murphy’s carnival ties, Smith says his father was one of the first to bring the rib circuit to Canada. Growing up, he says he lived the carnival life and has only had one year where he wasn’t bouncing from fair to festival across Canada and the U.S.

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Beyond our business community, we work with the BC Chamber of Commerce and network to bring policies forward that benefit businesses across the province. Recently, the BC Chamber network representing 125 chambers and boards of trades from across the province gathered in Burnaby for the BC Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting. Over 70 policy resolutions were brought to the table and a record 33 policies were voted to go forward. Passed policy resolutions of note include: • Amending the Property Assessment Process • Sustainable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing • Tax Reform • Reduce Single-Use Plastics Once the 2018/2019 resolution manual is completed, it will be forwarded to every MLA. This informs our local politicians with what the BC business community’s position is on various topics.

Thank you, Iain Black. I’d like to acknowledge and thank the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (GVBOT) CEO & President, as well as Tri-Cities resident, Iain Black (you may remember Iain as a local MLA in a previous life) for his work in the Chamber movement the past several years. He has done a remarkable job with GVBOT and been of great assistance to our Chamber over the years. Iain is leaving the Board of Trade to move on to new challenges. Thanks to you, Iain, and all the best with your new career challenge!

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This year, we will be meeting with representatives from the government in meetings across BC to discuss the resolutions face-to-face and in great detail. This is the first time this depth of consultation has occurred in my time with the Chamber and is an enormously positive development. We continue to work diligently with all levels of government on the issues that businesses of all sizes face. You can find more information about our past, current, and future projects at www.tricitieschamber.com/advocacy.

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Ball hockey, boxla, crossfit and the Bard Summer mid-point brings outdoor movies, vintage car show

at the Hot Salsa Dance Zone’s weekly lesson for beginners at 8 p.m. in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Stay for the dance party from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.

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Two-time Juno award nominee Brandon Isaak returns to the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody) for a performance with Pat Darcus. A dinner will be served at 7 p.m. while the concert is at 8 p.m. Call 604-937-0998 or visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.

BALL HOCKEY

Young ball hockey players from across the country are at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) for the Canadian Minor Ball Hockey Junior National Championships, until Sunday. Visit cbha.com.

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The CanWest Games return to the Percy Perry stadium at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for the annual crossfit competition that runs all weekend. Visit canwestgames.com.

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Nanaimo Timbermen are in town to face the Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs at 6:30 p.m. today and Sunday (if necessary) at 5:30 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Visit adanacs.bcjall.com.

BARD AT THE LAKE Place des Arts’ Summer Teen Theatre Troupe performs The Windsinger,

Langley musician Jessica Barbour entertains at the city of Port Coquitlam’s Music in the Park series on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Lions Park (2300 Lions Way). Singer-songwriter Allie McDonald opens the free show at 1 p.m. All In One PrOductIOns PhOtO

playwright Robert Garfat’s family-friendly version of The Tempest. The free shows are at the TD Community Plaza in Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) today at 1 and 7 p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Visit placedesarts.ca.

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Barbour are the featured entertainers at the city of Port Coquitlam’s Music in the Park series at Lions Park (2300 Lions Way) from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.

ALICE IN POMO

Port Moody librarians host an all-ages Mad Hatter’s Tea Party from 1 to 3 p.m. at city hall (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). Dress in an Alice in Wonderland costume for a chance to win a prize. Register

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Coquitlam Sr. Adanacs face off against the Victoria Shamrocks for a home game at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m. Visit adanaclacrosse.pointstreaksites.com.

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The Seattle-based band, Birch Pereira and the Gin Joints, play the second show in the Music on the Grill summer series at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The barbecue dinner and concert package is now sold out but tickets are still available for the concert at 8 p.m. that also includes music from the duo Sunday and Mr. Goessl. Call 604-9276555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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Bring a blanket and snacks to Rocky Point Park (2800block of Murray Street, Port Moody) as the Panatch Group rolls the 1984 flick Footloose

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Take a dip in Spani Pool (655 Hillcrest St., Coquitlam) and watch Finding Nemo from 8 to 10 p.m. Call 604-9274386 or visit coquitlam.ca.

July 28 MEET POLITICIANS

Grab a bag to shop at the Poirier Street Farmers Market, in the parking lot of the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and chat with city councillors Steve Kim and Trish Mandewo. Visit makebakegrow.com.

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The Bill Warwick Memorial Car Show is back in front of the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check out the vintage, collector and muscle vehicles on display, at no cost. Visit rclegion263.ca.

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Dawn Pemberton takes the PCT Performance Stage at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody) at 2 p.m. for Summer Sundays, a music series sponsored in part by The Tri-City News. Visit summersundays.ca.

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devastating May fish kill in Coquitlam’s Hoy Creek has prompted the Hoy-Scott Watershed Society to launch an education campaign to remind people not to put toxic substances down storm drains. After thousands of coho smolts were killed in Hoy Creek hatchery off Princess Crescent May 28, water was tested. Although no culprit was found, ammonia levels were high at the Hoy Creek storm outfall immediately after the fish kill, suggesting someone may have poured bleach or chlorine down a storm drain. Now, volunteers are working weekends to remind people to be careful of what they put down storm drains because the drains lead to local creeks. “We want people to be aware of the storm drains, first and foremost, that they lead to the creek. It’s just not a place to be dumping refuse,” society president Robbin Whachell

Volunteer Lani Lehun pounds down a yellow fish decal next to a storm drain. Hoy-Scott Watershed Society is visiting homes in Coquitlam neighbourhoods this summer and marking storm drains to remind people not to put toxic substances down them. The group stepped up its education efforts after a toxic substance, likely poured down a storm drain, killed fish at the hatchery in May. HSWS pHoto

told The Tri-City News. Last weekend, volunteers handed out door hangers, put up posters letting people know what happened and marked storm drains with yellow fish decals. Whachell said she hopes the education efforts will discourage people from dumping

chemicals down storm drains and prevent future fish kills. Meanwhile, work is ongoing at the hatchery to take care of the remaining 2,700 coho fry. The fish are about two inches long and will stay in the hatchery until they are ready for release next spring. Whachell is also happy to

see some fish in the creek after so many were killed in late May, saying, “It’s nice to see Mother Nature back at work.”

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Sign up online for fall PoMo rec programs Registration for Port Moody’s fall recreation programs has a new online system requiring customers to set up an account. In a press release, the city said the benefits of the new system include a simplified process with a robust search function so users can look for an activity by keyword,

age, day, time or location. There’s also a family account feature to keep track of the whole family’s schedules in one place. It’s also compatible with smartphones and tablets, has an ability for users to change login information and to make secure online payments, track payments, and print receipts and tax in-

formation. Fall registration began July 23. Residents can create accounts before then at portmoody.ca/signmeup. A new account is even required for those who have registered online for recreation programs in the past. City staff will answer any questions about the system

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A FERRIS WHEEL AT ROCKY POINT? At its meeting July 16, Port Moody council told The Variety Club it would consider The Children’s Charity’s request to hold its Variety Week wrap party Oct. 4 at Rocky Point Park. The shindig would run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and feature carnival games, food trucks and vendors. Organizers also would like to close the boat launch at 9 p.m. the previous evening so it can set up a 60-foot ferris wheel.

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Diane is two years shy of 50 and on the cusp of her 25th wedding anniversary when her husband, Jacques, declares he is leaving for a younger woman. She is blindsided. Her life as she knows it in a tailspin, a distraught Diane decides to sign up for her very first Facebook account. After sending friend requests to everyone she can think of, she then announces the end of her marriage in her first and only status update: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I flung the news out like a bloody carcass to a pack of hungry dogs.â&#x20AC;?Â To help her move on, colleague and best friend Claudine suggests Diane foster her crush on J.P., â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tom Brady of Accountingâ&#x20AC;? (J.P. is married, by the way). In the meantime, Diane has taken a sledgehammer to her couch and thrown the cushions out on the lawn, much to the chagrin of her neighbours. Oh, and Jacquesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new girlfriend wants to meet Diane for a chat. What could possibly go wrong? Described as a QuĂŠbĂŠcois Bridget Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diary, Marie-Renee Lavoieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Autopsy of a Boring Wife is absurd yet relatable and invites us to see the humour in lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not-so-funny moments.

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gram. Arrive early to ensure a seat as space is limited. â&#x20AC;˘ Coquitlam Public Library anime convention: Youths from 11 to 19 years old, head to CPLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Centre branch Aug. 27 for a half-day celebration of anime culture, featuring an art marketplace, a cosplay contest, an Osu! tournament, a

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Send best wildlife photos to BC SPCA Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest is open until Aug. 31 Camera? Check. Furry and feathered creatures? Check. BC SPCA is inviting the public to participate in its 11th annual Wildlife-InFocus photography contest. Amateur photographers 14 years and older can submit their awe-inspiring images of hummingbirds, bears, bees, seals and other amazing creatures until Aug. 31. “Wildlife-In-Focus is a celebration of the incredible diversity of wild animals that live in B.C.,” said BC SPCA’s Erin Ryan in a press release. “Every year, we receive amazing entries featuring graceful deer, red foxes playing in the forest and bears catching salmon on the river with mountains in the background.” Those who don’t enter photos in the contest can still participate by donating to vote for the People’s Choice Award. Photographers who donate $20 or more to enter a photo before July 15 will gain 10 bonus votes to help their

photo rise to the top. Previous contest entries have been featured in the BC SPCA’s AnimalSense and Bark! Magazines as well as BC SPCA educational materials, newspapers, websites and social media. The top 52 photos will be featured on a deck of playing cards, which makes a unique gift and has always been extremely popular. “Every deck of cards sold and all photo entry donations support the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre, which cares for more than 2,800 orphaned and injured wildlife every year,” Ryan said. In 2018, Wildlife-In-Focus raised $17,586 for food, veterinary care, blankets and other supplies to support the rehabilitation of wild animals at Wild ARC. Prizes will be awarded for the top three photos, as determined by the judges in each of two categories: Wild Settings and Backyard Habitats. The donate-to-vote People’s Choice Award will also be awarded a prize. All photos of wildlife entered must be taken within B.C. and submitted digitally. “Wildlife” includes free-living

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OUT & ABOUT CALENDAR TUESDAY, JULY 30 • Heritage Detectives, 10 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Join resident local historian Bryan Ness in a weekly exploration of different aspects of Port Coquitlam’s heritage and history. Info: pocoheritage.org.

AUG. 1: RIVERVIEW BACKYARD WALK • Heritage and backyard walk at Riverview, 7 p.m.; join members of Riverview Horticultural Centre Society for guided 90-minute tour of some of the outside portions of the heritage buildings and a wander into Riverview’s wilder “backyard” area. Dress for the weather and wear comfy shoes; Dogs on leash are welcome. Watch for event parking signs. Info, meeting location: Ian, 604-939-4039; rhcs.org.

SATURDAY, AUG. 3 • Tri-City Wordsmiths meeting, 2-4:30 p.m., Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch, Room 137, 1169 Pinetree Way (different location for this meeting only). Featured: Julian Worker, travel writer, photographer and editor, will present Trying to Unravel Travel, a workshop examining both travel writing and travel photography. Worker will describe types of travel writing, choices of publications, suggested destinations and topics to tackle while on location. Learn about the cameras that experts use, the creation of photographic libraries, the combination of words and pictures, and even the production of photographic essays. Bring lots of questions. Free admission, no registration required. Info: www. tri-citywordsmiths.ca.

TUESDAY, AUG. 6 • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group monthly meeting, 7 p.m., at the group’s new location, The Gathering Place, 2253 Leigh Square Pl., PoCo. Speaker: Alana Taillon, marketing director of Medicinal Cannabis Resource Centre Inc. who will be presenting “Cannabis 101.” All those affected by prostate problems are urged to attend and share

their concerns and experiences in a confidential atmosphere. Refreshments will be provided. No admission charge but donations are welcome. Info: Ken, 604936-2998 or Craig, 604-928-9220. • Have you considered becoming a foster parent? There are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. Info: call North Fraser Recruitment Team, 604-764-8098.

SUNDAY, AUG. 11 • July tree tour on the Riverview Hospital grounds, 1-3 p.m., with Riverview Horticultural Centre Society. Meet at 1 p.m. at the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young

Building. Site map: www.rhcs. org or email info@rhcs.org.

SUPPORT GROUPS • Hominum Fraser Valley is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bisexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Group meets the last Monday of every month. Info & meeting location: Art, 604-462-9813 or aapearson@ shaw.ca. • HEAR Branch of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association meets third Monday of each month (September–June), 1-3 p.m., at Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. HEAR is a support group dedicated to improving the communication skills and quality of life for the hearing impaired. Sessions include guest speakers and group discussions. All are welcome to

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attend the free sessions. Come to a meeting before purchasing a hearing aid for insight and consumer information. Info: Anna, 604-939-0327. • 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 the bereavement services coordinator, 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 call the bereavement services coordinator, 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: Craig, 604-928-9220 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. • 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. • 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, 604-6881716. • TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations. For information on group near you: Gail, 604-941-2907. • Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Ioco United Church, 1790 Ioco Rd., Port Moody. Info: 604-552-1057. • 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: 604-8754875 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. see next page

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Friendly Visiting programs, and transportation to community resources. Info: kathie.rodway@ sharesociety.ca or 604-9376975. • BC Angel Dresses is in need of Volunteers in the Tri-Cities. BCAD is a non-profit group of volunteers who collect donated wedding, bridesmaid and grad dresses; volunteer seamstresses transform them into Angel Dresses that are then shipped to hospitals across the province and offered to grieving families at no charge. Group needs dress collectors and seamstresses. Info: www.bcangeldresses.ca. • KidStart needs volunteer

• Fibromyalgia support group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Dogwood Pavilion, 1 to 3 p.m., except December. Info: Joan, 604-9442506. • 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, 604-942-2334. • Food Addicts Anonymous meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Room 338, Columbia Tower, Royal Columbia Hospital, New Westminster. Info: Michael, 604930-8338 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,

BIG SISTERS SEEKS STUDY BUDDIES • Big Sisters is looking for 19+ volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program, which gives young girls the educational support they need by matching them in a one-to-one tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, have some post-secondary education. Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months. Info: 604-873-4525 Ext. 300 or info@bigsisters.bc.ca.

Wednesday or Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. Info: 604-942-7711. • Irritable Bowel Syndrome Support Group meets first Tuesday of each month at Eagle Ridge Hospital at 7:30 p.m. Info: 604-875-4875.

VOLUNTEERS • Port Moody Ecological Society, a volunteer-operated educational and training facility, is seeking keen volunteers. Volunteers can be adults or students (over 16) and membership is as low as $5 (students). Hatchery is open every day except Sunday, 9 -11 a.m. There is a range of activities each day but no experience is required — club members will train and guide you. Info: 604-469-9106 or portmoodyecologicalsociety@hotmail.com. • Canadian Red Cross Society is seeking volunteers for the Health Equipment Loan Program in PoCo and other sites in Metro Vancouver. Info: volunteer@redcross.ca or 1-844818-2155. • Share Family and Community services is looking for volunteers to work with seniors for its shop by phone and

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mentors to provide caring and supportive relationships. You must be 21 years or older, prepared to accept a young person unconditionally and able to spend three hours a week or more. Mentors are carefully screened and supported, and there are regular training sessions and ongoing support provided by staff. Info: www. kidstart.ca. • Volunteers wanted for all positions at Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop, located at 2811B Shaughnessy St., PoCo; applications available at the store during open hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays,

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Coquitlam YouTuber makes gamer doc Film features locals toiling on competitive gaming circuit Grant GranGer ggranger@tricitynews.com

When Coquitlam resident Kial Nataleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girlfriend proposed, he was reluctant to say yes, but now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glad he did. What the filmmakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partner, director Melissa Dex Guzman, proposed was their first big project together for their company, Moon Ghost Productions: a documentary on e-sports gamers. Smash Forward: Growing the Vancouver Esports Scene had its premiere last week at The Gaming Stadium in Richmond, and can be viewed on Telus Optik TV On Demand ad the Telus Storyhive YouTube channel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was all her idea,â&#x20AC;? said Natale in a phone interview with The Tri-City News. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would have chosen something different to portray but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy we did it because the [gaming] landscape is changing rapidly.â&#x20AC;? Natale said Dex Guzman wanted to take a look at gamers because she grew up in Ontario playing Starcraft which had lots of females in the cast as well as playing the game. But when she moved west, the gender equality went with it, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just something that

Coquitlam filmmaker Kial Natale worked the camera and edited Moon Ghost Productionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first documentary Straight Forward about Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gaming community. IMAGE: Moon Ghost ProductIons

struck us,â&#x20AC;? said Natale, 33. The cinematographer, editor, animator and sketch comedian grew up in Flagstaff, Ariz. doing a lot of stop-motion animation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bringing an inanimate object to life I find fascinating.â&#x20AC;? When Natale went looking for a film school, he chose

Simon Fraser University because it seemed to â&#x20AC;&#x153;jibe with my sensibilities. Others werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t independent enough. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be part of the [mainstream studio] circus.â&#x20AC;? So, 12 years ago, he came north and has been living in Coquitlam for the last four. He has carved out a niche

or two on YouTube and Twitter, where his handles are Megasteakman and that speaks to his quirky sense of humour. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m actually a vegetarian. I just thought it was a funny name,â&#x20AC;? said Natale, who at one time considered changing it but was convinced otherwise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was told it was

memorable so I kept it.â&#x20AC;? But while he was successful on YouTube, he felt the platform was â&#x20AC;&#x153;fickleâ&#x20AC;? because its algorithms could bury content. And while many do it to make money, only the top few do well. Although heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not into competitive gaming, he does help create the animation

for them working for Klei Entertainment, a game development studio in Vancouver. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Competitive gaming] influenced the art work I like and the aesthetic I aspire to,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People see gaming as just gaming, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so many careers around video games that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite an open field.â&#x20AC;? While many are familiar with a lot of the activityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big events and venues, it was the weekly ones where gamers toil long hours going from event to event on both sides of the border that intrigued them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to show the grassroots e-sports community,â&#x20AC;? said Natale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What surprised me is hearing the stories from the female players. We heard just some terrible things about sexual harassment and abuse that we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear about in Canada. So hearing about what was happening in the States was pretty tragic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overall, it is a positive documentary. It shows the sense of community and belonging.â&#x20AC;? About 250 showed up for the premiere in Richmond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was electric. The audience was so enthusiastic to see their heroes and themselves on TV,â&#x20AC;? said Natale. Natale is looking forward to doing more gaming content and sketch comedy in the future. And, considering how well Straight Forward has done, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be happy to listen to more proposals from his partner â&#x20AC;&#x201D; film proposals.

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First Nations art challenges colonial values, resource uses Signs of life — a sculpture made of rubble, felt blanket and reflective tape — is the work of Tsema Igharas (formerly Tamara Skubovius), whose installation is part of the Art Gallery at Evergreen’s new group exhibit, Mantle. A member of the Tahltan First Nation, Igharas was mentored by Aboriginal programs director Brenda Crabtree as an undergrad at Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECUAD). There, she also explored other media, including performative pieces. Her art, which has been shown around the world, often explores colonial systems of value as well as land and resources. Igharas is a member of the ReMatriate Collective, an Indigenous women’s art cohort, and last year won the Emily Award as an outstanding ECUAD alumna. Mathew hays photo

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Gin Joints hopping at Music on the Grill Seattle-based band plays varieties of mid-century music Grant GranGer ggranger@tricitynews.com

The Gin Joints will be hopping and bopping at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre Saturday night. Make that Birch Pereira and The Gin Joints, a Seattlebased group, that will headline the Music on the Grill series this week at the centre’s Studio Theatre. Pereira is the front man for the band, which performs genres from back in the day that get audiences up and

down the west coast moving. They play a variety of music from the 20th century from vintage sock hop rock to hard rock to blues, jazz, soul and more. “For me, I’ve been playing all kinds of music growing up,” said Pereira, 35, who was raised by folk musicians in Corvallis, Ore. His first ventures into music were in hip hop and rock but “I just got to the point where I was hearing all of the same stuff, and was missing the old music. I was really drawn to the style of music. I thought, you know, there isn’t enough of this anywhere.” He went out and found some other thirtysomethings with similar mid-century

modern tastes. The best thing for them is not only the music but the opportunities it has given them. Instead of clubs and restaurants, they can play theatres and all sorts of festivals, from blues and jazz to folk and more. “It’s been a whole new world I can explore,” said Pereira, who is described as an “old soul” tenor voice and also is a skilled bass player. He cited one band member, Rex Gregory, who gets to play an instrument he loves, clarinet, instead of sticking to the saxophone. “He gets to do some stuff he’s practised but never had the opportunity to show.” see

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Coquitlam violinist wins prize of $15,000 Kim collects Canada Council for the Arts youth accolade

Left: Port Coquitlam’s Karla Kehler is at Chapters Aug. 10 from noon to 3 p.m. to promote her “book of nursery rhymes with lessons,” Maya Papaya. Right: Leanne Van Dongen will be at Chapters Sunday to sign copies of her two books, which are geared to tween girls. PHOTOs submiTTed

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A Coquitlam violinist is one of two winners of this year’s Michael Measures Prize, an award from the Canada Council for the Arts that recognizes young Canadians performing classical music. Alison Kim clinched the $15,000 accolade that is presented to musicians enrolled in the summer training program of the National Youth Orchestra Canada. Kim is an music undergraduate at the New England Conservatory in Boston, studying under Ayano Ninomiya. Previously, she worked with Kristopher Tong of the Borromeo string quartet. Kim will be honoured at Koerner Hall in Toronto next Monday as part of the orchestra’s TD Odyssey Tour.

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Young scribe Leanne Van Dongen returns to Coquitlam Sunday to sign copies of her books. The 17-year-old student at Maple Ridge secondary will be at Chapters (2991

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Lougheed Hwy.) from 1 to 3 p.m. with her publications: Kate the Great and The Trio. Her first work tells the story of a girl determined to win a talent show while the latter is about three sisters in a dance competition. Van Dongen’s book audience is girls ages nine to 12. Meanwhile, Port Coquitlam author Karla Kehler will also be at Chapters Aug. 10 to talk and autograph copies of her children’s book, Maya Papaya. The 2016 winner of PoCo’s poetry contest, Kehler describes her debut as “a book of nursery rhymes with lessons” told through the eyes of a girl. Partial proceeds of book sales will be donated to an African kids choir. She will be at the store between noon and 3 p.m.

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Also on the musical menu is the husband-and-wife duo of Sundae and Mr. Goessl who blend blues, swing, country and Latin sounds. Their songs range from the roaring ’20s to modern classics. Along with Goessl’s dazzling guitar playing and Sundae’s sultry vocal interpretations, they use technique, technology and unique instrumentation to give their performance a big band sound. The pre-show artist will be Australian guitarist, banjo

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player and singer Jack Ray, who is currently based in Vancouver and leads a group called The Milk Crate Bandits and also performs regularly with Harpdog Brown, The Yardbird Sweethearts and The Jen Hodge All Stars. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. but the barbecue dinner has already sold out. Theatre doors for the concert open at 7:30 p.m., with the concert starting at 8 p.m. Tickets for the concert cost $39. They are available online at evergreengulturalcentre.ca/ events. When you play with BCLC, you play it forward.

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Danika Michelsen hangs from a high bar at the Momentum Ninja Training Centre in Port Coquitlam. She’s one of 36 athletes from the gym who’ve qualified to compete at the Ultimate Ninja Athletic Association world championships in Minnesota this coming weekend. MARIO BARTEL THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Ninja warriors off to world championships Port Coquitlam gym qualifies 36 athletes for competition MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Being a ninja made Danika Michelsen better at homework. No, the 11-year-old didn’t have to threaten her teacher with a shuriken. Going to the gym to hone her ninja skills like climbing a spider wall or swinging herself from bar to bar high above the floor is Michelsen’s reward for getting her school assignments done on time.

And those skills have earned her a trip to Minnesota, where she’ll join about 35 of her teammates from the Momentum Ninja Training Centre in Port Coquitlam who’ve qualified to compete at the Ultimate Ninja Athletic Association’s world championships in Prior Lake, July 26 to 28. Danika said her journey to becoming a ninja warrior started when she accompanied her mom to Momentum on professional development days off school and got a chance to try some of the obstacles. She said the skills of climbing, swinging and balancing on the various apparatus felt like a natural progres-

sion from the monkey bars in the park near her home. It also exercised her brain, Danika said, as she had to plot her own ways to conquer those obstacles and some of the fears they sparked, like scaling the 13-foot-high “warped wall” that curves gently outward, leaving her suspended above the floor. Danika said it took her several months of trying before she was finally able to ascend the wall successfully last April — “an exciting moment.” That kind of resolve and fortitude are some of the skills instructor Michael Chow hopes ninjas young and old learn at the gym that used to be known as VanCity OCR be-

fore he took it over last year. The team he’s taking to Minnesota ranges in age from eight to over 40 and each athlete has had to learn to overcome their limitations, whether real or perceived. “We teach full body awareness and how to get through an environment,” Chow said. To qualify to be amongst the approximately 1,200 athletes expected to compete at the worlds, the ninjas had to achieve top placings at regional meets held at Momentum or as far away as Calgary, Portland and Spokane. Ten-year-old Sophia Augustine had only been a ninja warrior for a month

when she finished third at her first competition last October. She said she always enjoyed climbing and hanging upside down from monkey bars in the park, and watching American Ninja Warrior on TV showed her she could take her frolicking to the next level. Sophia said learning how to conquer her trepidations on some of the gym’s apparatus has given her confidence. Jaden Miki, 15, said his love for parkour led him to becoming a ninja as he’s been able to incorporate some of the moves he learned in that sport to propel himself along built environments like ledges, walls and rocks. He said plotting his routes through,

up, over and around the 10 to 15 obstacles that must be traversed in six minutes at a competitive event is as much fun as actually executing the moves. “I find it a mental challenge,” said Jaden, who’s heading to his second world championship. “I have to believe in the skills I have.” Brandon Beauchesne, another instructor at Momentum who’s also competing in Minnesota, said each ninja is ultimately responsible for their own success. “We present them the opportunity to improve,” he said. “They may not be athletic but they can do it if they want it.”

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Split ties semifinal Game 5 set for Friday in Coquitlam The BC Junior A Lacrosse League semifinal series between the Coquitlam Adanacs and Nanaimo Timbermen is now down to a best-of-three. The teams split a pair of games in Nanaimo last weekend and each now has two victories and two losses in their best-of-seven series. After Coquitlam reclaimed home floor advantage with a 10-9 victory on Saturday at Frank Crane Arena, Nanaimo rebounded with a 10-5 win on Sunday. Coquitlam’s Thomas Semple opened the scoring just 24 seconds into Sunday’s game and the Adanacs had a 2-1 lead after 11 minutes had been played. But Nanaimo tied it 21 seconds later on a power play goal by Thomas Vaesen and then the wheels truly fell off for the visitors as they surrendered seven more goals before Semple stanched the onslaught early in the third period with his second goal of the game. Haiden Dickson, Ethan Ticehurst and Jalen Chaster also scored for Coquitlam, who outshot the host team, 55-38. Saturday, the Adanacs also had a huge advantage on the shot clock, 62-43, but it took a late goal by Dickson in the final minute of regulation time for the defending Minto Cup champions to steal the 10-9 win. He finished the game with two goals and a pair of assists. Game five of the series will be played Friday, 6:30 p.m., at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, and game six will be played the next day in Nanaimo at noon. If a seventh game is required, it’s scheduled for Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at Poirier. The winner will advance to the BCJALL best-of-five final against either the Victoria Shamrocks or New Westminster Salmonbellies. Their semifinal is also tied at two games apiece.

The Macmillan trio — brothers Quinn and Max, and their cousin, Connor — are the Tri-Cities’ first family of water polo with aspirations of following in the wake of their dads, Allen and Darren, who played for Canada’s national team in the 1990s. MARIO BARTEL THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Generations of success for water polo family Macmillan brothers, cousin rule the pool, just like their dads MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

For the Tri-Cities’ first family of water polo, success is in their eyes. Maxwell Macmillan, his younger brother Quinn and their cousin Connor Macmillan can see themselves playing together on Canada’s men’s national water polo team at an Olympic Games. They’re already well on their way to realizing that vi-

sion. Max, 17, will be spending part of his summer in Montreal at a training camp for the national junior team and Quinn, 15, made the long list for Canada’s U17 national team. And while he ultimately didn’t get selected, he’s embarked upon a busy workout regime to change his fortunes next year. Ironically, it was Quinn’s older cousin, Connor, who may have beaten him out, as he made the U17 team and is also on the long list for the national U20 side. The three Macmillans have spent most of their lives in the pool, although this past year was the first time they all

played water polo together, with the Pacific Storm Water Polo club team. Connor said the chemistry was instantaneous as each Macmillan could tell where the other was headed for a pass or to make a play just by a quick glance or look in their eyes. “We have that connection,” Max said. They also have the genes. Max and Quinn’s dad, Allan, played for Canada’s national water polo team in the 1990s. Connor’s dad, Darren, was the team’s captain and competed at the world championships as well as two Pan American games. The boys said having fa-

thers who competed in water polo at its highest levels has helped their own immersion in the sport, even though the way it’s played has evolved through the generations from a slower, more physical game to a style that emphasizes skill and speed. “We’ve learned old tricks and combine them with the new style of playing,” Max said. “The more perspective, the better,” Connor said. The Macmillans admit their family’s history in water polo (their late grandfather, Bob, was also a president of BC Water Polo) does create some level of expectation for their own success. It also makes

them a target for opponents. But rather than letting that sink them, Max said they’re buoyed by it. “We say the Macmillan trio is back at it.” Quinn said, “It’s good knowing your big brother and cousin have your back.” The trio is also one another’s biggest cheerleaders. When Quinn didn’t make the cut for the U17 team, Connor said he was gutted. “I never feel a rivalry,” he said. “We push each other.” And if that push sends all three to an Olympic Games or world championships, “that would be such a cool thing,” Max said, adding, “I definitely think it’s possible.”

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Only 4,123 new condos and townhomes were released between January and June 2019 across the region, compared with 7,753 new condos and townhomes in the first six months of 2018. That’s a 47 per cent decline in new home supply.

For the latter half of 2019, MLA Advisory said that it is forecasting 27 project launches with over 3,500 new condo units to be released across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley between July and December. The report said, “Richmond is expected to be the most active submarket for the remainder of 2019, with approximately five project launches contributing over 700 units.”

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HARDER, William (Bill) Alexander William (Bill) Alexander Harder (77) of Vernon, BC, born August 24th, 1941 passed away comfortably in his sleep on June 13th, 2019 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Bill just lost his wife Evelyne of 31 years, 21 days prior to his passing, due to cancer. He is survived by his two daughters, Lori (Glen), Janette (James) and stepson Melvin (Gythe). Also survived by 3 loving granddaughters, 5 step grandsons and 1 great granddaughter, as well as a brother, sister, nieces, nephews and extended family. Bill was a Father, Husband, Brother, Grandfather, Great-grandfather and Friend.

LAFORET, Gerald Laurence March 26, 1953 - May 6, 2019 Gerry Laforet, loving family man, long time outdoorsman, and accomplished businessman, passed away on May 6, 2019 with his family by his side after a year-long battle with cancer. Gerry leaves behind his loving wife Karen, his children Chantel, Shannon, Adam, and Kiel as well as his grandchildren Garrett and Rylan. He was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario with parents Florence and Gerald Laforet, sister Joanne, and brothers Randy and Dennis. After graduating high school in Windsor in 1972, Gerry went on to an education in Forestry because he loved the outdoors. He then moved to Alberta to work as a surveyor for a mining company and eventually went back to school to earn a degree in Civil Engineering in 1978 at Sault College in Ontario. This took him into his long career in the Construction Industry, from owning his own business, to working for many of the top Construction Management Companies and Developers. He ended his career as VP of Western Canada and USA at Toro Aluminum with 20 years of service, a family business which he embraced with all his heart. All through his journey it did not take him long to gain the respect of everyone he worked with along the way. For anyone who truly knew Gerry, he was larger than life. He was generous, kind, forgiving, and one of the truest gentlemen of the world. When Gerry was not working, he loved spending time with family and friends. You could also find him camping, golfing, and traveling to some of his favorite places like Mexico, Las Vegas and Palm Springs. One of his favorite passions was fishing in the Haida Gwaii where he spent over 30 years bringing clients, friends and family. He also loved river and lake fishing with his best buddies. His favorite oasis was his property south of the border where he would sit by his firepit with a cigar and a glass of wine and he could leave the world behind. Rest in peace Gerry. We love you so much and our hearts are broken from our loss. We will miss you, and the world will never be the same without you. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on September 4, 2019 at the Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver, BC.

WADDELL, Samuel Thomas November 27, 1948 - July 13, 2019 Sam passed away at Eagle Ridge Hospital on July 13th. No service by request. Donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation. “Rest in Peace”, Our beloved Brother and Uncle. Karen, Pat, Sandra & Families.

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~ FULLY INSURED~

Call Tim 604-612-5388

Gutters Cleaned & Repaired WorkSafeBC insured

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Mike 604-961-1280 Gutter Cleaning, Power washing, Window Cleaning, Roof Cleaning Call Simon for prompt & professional service 30 yrs exp. 604 230-0627

Handyperson

HOME REPAIRS RENOVATIONS INSTALLATIONS Done Quick. Licenced. Done Right. Bonded. Guaranteed. Insured.

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For positive results Call Robert

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HOME SERVICES Handyperson

Lawn & Garden

Paving/Seal Coating

Painting/ WallPaPer

Roofing

Rubbish Removal

Tree ServiceS TREE SERVICES

IKE’S ASPHALT MAINTENANCE

CARLO Can Fix It

Res & Commercial Small Job Specialist • Plumbing • Electrical • Carpentry • Drywall • Patios • Decks • Fencing

Int/Ext Painting •30 yrs exp. Exc rates.Weekends available. Refs. Keith • 604-433-2279

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Augustine Soil & Mulch

604-727-1403

Landscaping

LAWN - GARDEN - TREE Services. Yard Waste - Junk Removal. Power Washing.

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• Small Asphalt Repairs • Crack Sealing • Seal Coating 1 year guar • Free Est’s .

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Patios

Call Jag at:

Patio Covers, Sunrooms, Vinyl, Railings Free Estimate

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Renos & Home ImpRovement

• DESIGN

• Stonework • Pavers • Patios • Paths • Ponds • Lawns . .

Rubbish Removal $30/hr per Person.24/7 • 604-999-6020

BC AWNING & RAILING

Paver stones, Hedges driveways/patios, ponds & walls, returfing, demos, yard/perimeter drainage, jack hammering. Old pools filled in, concrete cutting.

604.782.4322

EAST WEST MOVERS 24/7. Reasonable. Reliable. James • 604-786-7977

Painting/ WallPaPer

•Aluminum/Glass Patio Cover •Sunrooms & Windows •Aluminum Railings Vinyl Deck Free Est • 604-521-2688 PatioCoverVancouver.com

Plumbing

Residential & Commercial Commercial Residential

Top quality Affordable rates Interiors and exteriors Drywall fixes 10 Years’ experience WCB Insured Free estimates

*Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges Serving the Tricities for 20 yrs. Cel: 604-836-6519

• Demolition • Framing • Insulation • Drywall • Millwork • Painting • Electrical • Plumbing • Tiling • Windows • Doors • Siding Insured. WE DO IT ALL! Maurizio 604-613-5490 Mike 604-356-3002

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Lawn & Garden

SPECIAL SUMMER PAINTING DISCOUNT Residential & Commercial

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RENOVATIONS & REPAIR lam/wood flrs/tiling,finishing carpentry, drywall, sundecks, windows/doors & siding repairs. Quality work, Free Est. 10% seniors discount

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35%OFF 20 years exp. Free Estimates

D&M PAINTING

604-240-2881

Summer Specials CLEAN-UP Chafer Beetle Repair Lawn Install & Repairs LAWN CUTS • Tree Prune & Hedge Trim • Power Wash & Gutters • Concrete & Repairs • Driveways •Paths •Patios’ • DECKS & FENCING • Exterior Painting + MORE 25+ yrs exp. WCB. Insured

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Licensed plumber, boiler and hotwater tank, fire sprinkler, drainage, camera inspection, experienced. Call: 778.522.0007

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Top Quality • Quick Work Free Estimates .

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• Power Raking • Chafer Beetle Repair Hedge Trim & Tree Prune • Flower Beds • Weed •Top Soil •Mulch • Hauling & Dumping

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PRO*ACC PAINTING LTD Est 1985

• Residential Specialists • WCB, Ins’d, Lic’d • Free Estimates

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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS 10% OFF

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Renovation & Design Certified Professional Expertise. Full Renovations. Ali • 604-761-2336 Shawn • 778-893-5534 www.OAKRENO.com .

3 rooms for $330, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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• Vinyl Waterprooﬁng • Deck Rebuilds • Custom Built Railings • Patio Covers

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GL Roofing & Repairs. New Roof, Clean Gutters $80. info@ glroofing.ca • 604-240-5362

Your Clunker is someone’s Classic.

We are looking for someone with a proven ability to hunt for new business (cold calling and door-to-door). The BDR’s core responsibilities are to grow their portfolio of advertising clients through new business development, nurture business relationships, and execute a multitude of advertising projects.

Core Responsibilities:

Basic Qualiﬁcations:

›› Prospect new business in all mediums, including: digital, newspaper, event sponsorship, and magazines

›› Post-secondary education in marketing, sales or another related discipline

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Power washing A+ Pressure Washing • Windows • Gutters • Decks - Patio’s - Etc. • Yard Clean-Up & More

Ryan • 604-992-9057

Renos & Home ImpRovement

Call Ray 604-562-5934 Dutch Construction Contractor Services • Renovations • Carpentry • PORCHES • Electrical • Plumbing • Demolition Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Residential & Commercial Excellent Ref’s. 40 yrs exp. Rodger • 604-618-8985

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›› Minimum of two years sales experience, preferably in an advertising environment

›› Attend industry networking events

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Core Competencies:

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›› Outside Sales Experience

›› Experience selling digital services including SEO, SEM, Social, programmatic and sponsored content

›› Solid planning, analytical and organizational skills ›› Expertise in consultative audience based selling and proven negotiation skills

›› Strong interpersonal skills; proactive, energetic and a team player

We offer a strong uncapped commission package on top of a base salary, beneﬁts and holidays. Full training program provided.

›› Ability to write & create proposals and deliver engaging presentations ›› Have a positive attitude and a love of sales ›› Strong willingness to learn, with a proven ability to meet deliverables

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Comm, res, repairs and installs, gas fitting, renos. drain cleaning. Fully ins’d and ticketed. Reas rates. Prompt.

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Scrap car removal

“Your Complete Sundeck Specialists”

›› A self-starter who can work in a fastpaced environment with multiple and changing priorities

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AUTOMOTIVE

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

›› Develop new sales opportunities through new revenue channels or products

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Your Clunker is someone’s Classic. Business Development Representative

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37 Years of Experience

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20 Year Labour Warranty Available

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Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists

Over 40 Years in Business SPECIALIZING IN CEDAR, FIBERGLASS LAMINATES AND TORCH ON.

Greenworx Redevelopment Inc.

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778-751-8169

SUMMER SPECIALS Residential / Commercial • Respectful • Responsible • Reliable • Affordable Rates All Rubbish & Junk Removal & Recycling needs. Johnson • 778-999-2803 reddyrubbishremoval.com

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Pruning, Hedge Trimming Tree & Stump Removal 75 ft Bucket Trucks

Addition deck, fence & siding. WCB Insurance M.S.RAD construction

Location: 118-1680 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam

Please email your resume by July 31st to: Alex Salama, Digital Sales Manager asalama@glaciermedia.ca

Grow Your Business

604-512-9947

A-1 Contracting. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting, decks and more.

Call Dhillon, 604-782-1936 D & M Renovations. Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work, 604-724-3832

Call 604-444-3000

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Chiu Chow Special Duck -Whole

潮州鹵水鴨

New Pacific Supermarket

Effective from July 26th - July 29th, 2019

Malaysia Fish Cake

Large White Prawns

California Oranges

Kent Mango -9’s/Box

馬來西亞魚腐

/EA

Hami Melon 哈蜜瓜

加州甜橙

Kent 蘋果芒果 (箱)

Head-on 30/40

.99 20.99

冰鮮南美有頭大白蝦

4.99 /LB

Peru Organic Ginger

8.88

Tung Ho

6.99

Sekka No 1 Premium Rice 15LB 雪花-特級壽司米 $

1.99

/LB

13.99 /BAG

G7 3 in 1 Coffee 22x16g 越南G7三合一咖啡

/LB

Watson Salted Duck Egg 360g 華生黃油咸蛋(生)

.69 2.69

Lotte Milkis Drink 1.5L 樂天酸奶

/LB

Beef Shank Silver Meat

-Whole (2 pcs and up)

蓎蒿

原塊西排骨(兩塊或以上)

1.29

/LB

DDP Coconut Peanuts (Jar) 600g ＤＤＰ椰子花生

/EA

79¢

/LB

Pork Side Ribs

秘魯有機薑

79¢

/BOX

3.69

3.39

ZhiWeiGuan Frozen Cake - varieties 150-190g

/LB

5.99 /LB

Black & White Frisian Cow Evaporated Milk 354mL 黑白牛淡奶 $

/EA

金錢腱

2.19 /EA

Kirin Gogo No Kocha Milk Tea 500ml 午後紅茶之奶茶

知味觀冷凍糕點-多款

Superior Fresh Med. Firm Tofu 680g 頂好雙裝鮮豆腐

日昇豆漿皇-三款 $

2.99 /EA

Searay-Greenland Turbot 海威-龍鱈魚

6.98 /LB

2 for $1.99 /EA

Icy Ocean Argentina Fz. Wild Red Shrimp H/L 26/30 454g 冰洋阿根廷急凍海捕去頭紅蝦 26/30

9.99

/EA

1.89 /EA

Pork Hocks 豬琤

2.39

/LB

Superior 5 Spice Flav Pressed Tofu 250g 頂好五香豆乾 $

2.69

Duck (Whole) - Frozen 冰鮮鴨(全只)

8.99

Largest Selection of Locally Grown Vegetables From Our Own Farm! 604.552.6108

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Northern Ave COQUITLAM CENTRE

Unit 1056, 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

(Located in Henderson Mall)

Offers valid from July 26 - July 29, 2019. Quantities and /or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in store, no rain check or substitution. Advertised prices and product selection may vary by store, New Pacific Supermarket reserves the right to limit quantities, descriptions take precedence over photos. We reserve the right to correct any unintentional errors that may occur in the copy or illustrations.

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Westwood St

Sunrise Soft Tofu Blue Pack 300g 日昇藍盒滑豆腐

2 for $4.79

5.59

Heffley Crescent

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1.89L - 3 selections

1.99

Sunrise Soya Beverage

The High St

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3.99