Tricity News August 29 2019 by Tri-City News

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Eliana Koubi, 8, of Port Coquitlam was one of dozens of people fishing out garbage from the grassy shores of Port Moody last Saturday during the annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. Koubi and a group of friends and family walked along the trails and boardwalk between Noons Creek Hatchery and Rocky Point Park, picking up cans, bottles, cigarette butts and chunks of yellow foam. So far in 2019, volunteers across Canada have organized 1,880 shoreline cleanups, collecting 95,637 kg of trash across 3,231 km of shoreline, according to the group’s website. For more photos from the PoMo Shoreline Cleanup, go to tricitynews.com. Stefan Labbé/the tRI-CItY neWS

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Class size & comp., by the numbers SD43 numbers are better than averages across the province Diane StranDberg dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Bargaining for B.C. public school teachers may be taking place behind closed doors but a quick glance at local class size and composition numbers show what’s at stake. In recent weeks, the BC Teachers’ Federation has

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School District 43 has been keeping class sizes well below the collective agreement minimums, with classroom averages decreasing since 2017/’18. These smaller classes are likely to have the support

been raising concerns about possible concessions on class size and composition, an issue echoed this week by Coquitlam Teachers’ Association (CTA) president Ken Christensen. But if numbers tell the tale,

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Crime numbers down across the Tri-Cities – including violent crime Fraud and ID theft are two problem spots in crime stats GaRY MCKEnna gmckenna@tricitynews.com

nly 5% of Coquitlam residents listed crime as an important local issue in last year’s Citizens Satisfaction Survey — and new data from Statistics Canada may indicate why. The number of Criminal Code violations fell in the municipality in 2018, mirroring similar drops in the rest of the Tri-Cities and continuing a downward trend that began more than two decades ago. While total crime was up 3.2% across the province last year, the numbers dropped 4.5% in Coquitlam, 13.9% in Port Coquitlam and 10.6% in Port Moody. Improvements have also been seen in violent crime, which fell 3% in Coquitlam, 2% in Port Coquitlam and 1.2% in Port Moody. But the year-over-year data comparisons only tell half the story. Since 1998, Criminal Code violations in almost all categories have fallen in the Tri-Cities, outpacing similar improvements made across the province. For example, a Tri-City resident today is less likely to have their car stolen, their home broken into or to be a victim of property crime than they were two decades ago, a fact SFU criminology professor Neil Boyd said is attributed to

Coquitlam RCMP says while impaired driving arrests locally are up over the last five years, they’re a long way from figures from 2008 to ’11. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

Tri-Cities’ DUI numbers buck downward B.C. trend Total violations are up over last 5 years by double digits GaRY MCKEnna gmckenna@tricitynews.com

New Statistics Canada data showing a small uptick in impaired driving arrests in the Tri-Cities may not necessarily mean more people are getting behind the wheel after a few drinks. Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Michael McLaughlin told The Tri-City News the increase is likely attributed to

stepped-up enforcement, which has been a primary focus of traffic officers over the last few years and has led to a rise in the number of impaired driving arrests. “It is difficult to look at trends… and impaired driving is a wonderful example,” he said. “When you have a couple of great campaigns and get overtime… you can get a whole bunch of files that skew the statistics.” Over the last five years, total impaired driving violations are up 33.2% in Coquitlam, 2.3% in Port Coquitlam and 28.4% in Port Moody. The increase has

come as the rest of the province has seen a 5.5% decline in drunk driving arrests. But while impaired driving arrest numbers have been on the rise over the last five years, they are still a long way from the figures seen in between 2008 and ’11, when the rate per 100,000 topped 700 in Port Moody, 400 in Port Coquitlam and 300 in Coquitlam. According to road safety data from the province of BC, as many as 62 people died in car accidents involving impaired driving in 2017.

improved security measures, like vehicle immobilizers and security cameras in banks and convenience stores. “These security improvements are, in large measure, responsible for the reported decreases in property crime,” he said. As a result, total property crime violations have dropped 46.7% in Coquitlam, 50.1% in Port Coquitlam and 41.6% in Port Moody over the last 20 years; the provincial decrease was 27.9%. As for the drop in violent crime, Boyd credits a cultural shift that has made people less tolerant of violence and more supportive of human rights. “A generation ago, a mother might have hit her child in a supermarket without any consequences,” he said. “Today, that is highly unlikely. This change in attitude appears to have seeped through our culture. We are less tolerant of violence and, accordingly, much less likely to resort to violence to resolve conflicts or disputes.” How police approach crime reduction has also had an impact, according to Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Michael McLaughlin. He said while there are numerous variables to consider when analyzing crime data — population changes, shifting crime patterns, the way data is compiled — police methods have played a role in reducing crime in the community. “We have come a long way,” he told The Tri-City News. “We use technology way more. We use models that look at crime patterns and behaviours.”

There has also been greater emphasis on targeting the small number of prolific offenders who commit the majority of crime, something McLaughlin said “is great bang for your buck.” But while most Criminal Code violations are on the decline locally, not all of the StatsCan data was good news. Fraud and identity theft are crimes Boyd said are increasingly common nationally, and the Tri-Cities are no exception. Over the last five years, incidences of fraud have jumped 48.9% in Coquitlam, 41.3% in PoCo and 64.3% in Port Moody, following a similar 50.8% B.C. average increase. Boyd said he believes the fraud figures are likely higher — as are many online crimes, like credit card, telephone and cellphone fraud — and often go unreported. He added for example that credit card companies do not report thefts to police, which can skew the overall statistics. “So while reported property crime is down, a different form of this kind of crime has emerged — cybercrime — and this rarely shows up in our crime statistics,” Boyd said. McLaughlin said fraud is an issue police agencies across the country are continuing to grapple with and concurred with Boyd that the figures are likely under-reported. “Changing technology is being used by criminals to find new ways of victimizing people,” he said. “As police, we face a challenge to keep up.”

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Watch for crews and machinery in early September near Lost Lake in Mundy Park as the Western Painted Turtle Recovery Team (part of the Coastal Partners in Conservation Society) create a new sand-nesting beach for endangered Western Painted Turtles at the lake’s south end. Park visitors can expect some machinery along the trails – which will remain open during the work – and temporary fencing to protect the nesting area.

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Extra city-wide garage sale is set for late September 2-day event includes sale as well as a new day for giveaways Do you have some unwanted but still usable household items taking up space in your garage? Registration is now open for the city of Coquitlam’s inaugural fall two-day citywide garage sale and giveaway event, which will be held Sept. 28 and 29. Participants can fill out an online form on the city’s website (www.coquitlam.ca/ garagesale) or pick up a package at the engineering and public works department at city hall (3000 Guildford Way)

between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. Deadline for submissions is Sept. 16. Coquitlam has long held a city-wide garage sale in the spring but city council recently voted to expand the program to two days, and added a second event in the fall. The revised edition of the sale now includes giveaway opportunities to enhance the options for reusing old household items. Last spring, more than 200 participants signed up for the city-wide sale, which is open to detached and duplex homes as well as multifamily homes that have property owner, manager or strata approval.

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Calls have been coming in to the Coquitlam RCMP after police announced last week there could be more victims associated with a Lower Mainland music teacher arrested for sexual misconduct involving underage girls. But investigators would not say if any new allegations have been made against Lamar Victor Alviar, who teaches out of the LA Music Studio in North Vancouver. “We are getting calls from the public and the investigation is an ongoing priority,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Michael McLaughlin. “However, we will not be issuing updates on the number of alleged victims until at least the charge approval stage. At this time, no charges have been sworn before the courts and that will likely take weeks rather than days.” Last Thursday, Mounties took the unusual step of releasing a photo and description of the suspect, with McLaughlin saying investigators “do not take this step lightly.”

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Victor Alviar was arrested in relation to alleged sexual misconduct involving underage girls. Mounties are asking possible victims to come forward. coquitlam rcmp pHoto

“We only do so when there is an imminent need or an urgent need to forward the investigation, or if there is a risk, particularly to underage people,” he said. “We do not take any chances.” The investigation began approximately two weeks ago but McLaughlin said it has stepped up over the last week. So far, three alleged victims, all from Coquitlam, have come forward; the allegations involve

students and non-students. Alviar is 22 years old, with dark brown hair, hazel eyes and an eyebrow piercing; he is 5’8” and weighs 150 lb., with a slim build. He was released on conditions that prohibit him from being alone with anyone who reasonably appears to be under the age of 16 and he is to have no contact with anyone under the age of 16, including through social media

and the internet. Investigators believe there is a strong likelihood the alleged offences occurred in jurisdictions outside of Coquitlam. But McLaughlin said anyone who believes they or someone they know has been a victim of a crime involving Alviar should call the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and ask for the sex crimes unit. The file number is 2019-24019. “The investigation is still in its infancy,” he said. “Given the totality of the circumstances, it is important for this investigation that the public knows to call us.”

With summer holidays ending next week and school back, we wanted to update the community on progress on our current lane closures on Como Lake Avenue. Construction is expected to be completed at the following locations:

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They came by the thousands to be among the first. And once inside the new Port Coquitlam community centre, visitors marvelled at the first phase of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $132-million replacement of the old PoCo recreation complex. For more than four hours Tuesday at the opening reception, attendees took tours and laced up their skates for a first spin on the Purple Arena rink. For more photos and information, go to tricitynews.com. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Careful with rat traps, says PoCo woman Midge Tack upset after finding injured raccoons in her yard Gary McKEnna gmckenna@tricitynews.com

A Port Coquitlam woman is urging her neighbours to take more care when setting rat traps after two raccoons that frequent her backyard were maimed by the devices. Midge Tack, who lives near Terry Fox secondary school, said she first noticed one of the animals had the serrated metal clamp crushing its front leg a couple of weeks ago. The paw eventually came off and

A raccoon, spotted in Midge Tackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PoCo yard, that lost part of its leg due to a rat trap. GARY MCKENNA/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

a second animal appeared to lose a few digits after it was also caught in a trap. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rat trap can take off

the foot entirely,â&#x20AC;? she told The Tri-City News, which visited the property and saw the raccoons last Friday afternoon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I

have not slept in the week that I have known about this.â&#x20AC;? The injured raccoons are part of a family of five that began turning up in her yard this spring. Tackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property backs on to a riparian area and she said it is not uncommon for critters to venture into her garden. She said she wants people to think twice before purchasing rat traps and consider the damage they can do to other animals in the neighbourhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My understanding is the serrated edge is meant to cut the rat in half,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terrible.â&#x20AC;? Tack has contacted Critter Care, which has set three humane traps in the neighbourhood to potentially cage the

injured animals. If they are caught, Nathan Wagstaffe, a care supervisor with the animal welfare organization, said they could receive medical care. Depending on how severe the injuries, the raccoons could re-enter the wild but the chances of them surviving a full lifespan is reduced because they now cannot climb or forage for food as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will assess the injuries and decide the treatment course,â&#x20AC;? Wagstaffe said. Critter Care often gets animals that have been hurt by rat traps, he added, noting the Tomcat Rat Trap is particularly problematic and should be banned.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It happens extremely frequently,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just did a post on Facebook regarding a skunk that came in two days ago with its paw almost ripped off by one of these traps.â&#x20AC;? If a resident needs to set a rat trap, he said they should use the old fashioned wood and wire variety, from which most larger animals are able to free themselves if they spring the device. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most species can pull them open and pull their hand out,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way these Tomcats work, you have to squeeze them and the animals donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand how to do that. They are unable to and they end up losing their foot or it gets infected.â&#x20AC;?

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DOUGLAS COLLEGE

DC bans plastic water bottle sales, installs dispensers 32,000 bottles were sold last year at two Douglas campuses DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Douglas College staff and students returning to school in September will have to bring their own water bottles because the college will no longer sell water in bottles. The decision to ban the sale of single-use water containers will result in a lower carbon footprint and promote water conservation, and is part of the college’s efforts to promote environmental sustainability, according to a Douglas press release. Last year, 32,000 bottles of water were sold at the college in the cafeteria and from vending machines. This year, instead of purchasing water, staff and students can purchase a reusable bottle at the book store or bring their own reusable bottle and refill it at one of 15 new or upgraded waterfilling stations throughout the college’s Coquitlam and New

Westminster campuses. The initiative comes in response to a survey of the college community in which 92% of respondents strongly supported banning water in the ubiquitous plastic bottles “By eliminating the sale of single-use plastic water bottles and increasing access to fresh, cold water at water-fill stations across all campuses, we’re helping to keep plastic out of landfills and reducing resources used in production, transportation and recycling of single-use plastics,” said Andrew Hodgson, Douglas’ manager of facilities services. Douglas College joins other Canadian universities such as Queens in banning single-use bottled water and encouraging their communities to drink tap water instead. School District 43 is also installing water refill stations at schools this summer to encourage staff and students to refill their own water bottles and discourage the use of single-use plastic bottles. Many other agencies are taking similar steps, such as the San Francisco airport, which recently also banned single-

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use plastic water bottles despite concerns from critics that other drinks, such as flavoured tea and pop, are still available. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced earlier this year that Canada would ban single-use plastics by 2021, with a list of items to be determined by a science-based review. He made the announcement following a decision by

the European parliament to ban plastic cutlery, straws and other single-use items. Closer to home in the TriCities, Aniela Guzikowski, a Coquitlam student, is advocating for the proper disposal of cigarette butts out of concern that the plastic in them doesn’t disintegrate and is fouling local waterways and harming aquatic life.

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You are invited to view plans, discuss the project with the applicant, and provide input.

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Date: Monday, September 9th, 2019 Place: Port Moody Middle School (130 Buller St., Port Moody) Time: 5:30 - 8:00pm

LOTS 17-20 HENRY ST. An updated proposal on 3000 block of Henry St. (Lots 17-20) for a terraced building with 156 residential units, amenities and underground parking has been re-submitted to the City of Port Moody for amendment to the Oﬃcial Community Plan and rezoning from A1 to Comprehensive Development zone (CD). Please join us to see the latest plans and share your thoughts.

Coquitlam RCMP are seeking the driver of a dark-coloured sedan who may have witnessed a crash that seriously injured a motorcycle driver. The incident occurred Friday, Aug. 2 just before 8:45 p.m., when an SUV collided with a motorcycle travelling east on Foster Avenue in Coquitlam. The SUV was turning on to Emerson Street when the collision happened. In a press release, police asked that the driver of a darkcoloured sedan that was in the area at the time of this collision to come forward. “All witnesses are useful but anyone who was in the dark sedan may have important information and we’d like to speak to them as soon as possible,” Cpl. Michael McLaughlin said in the release. Investigators are also interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen the motorcycle or SUV, or who may have dashcam video of either vehicle, while they were driving earlier in the evening of Aug. 2. The driver of the SUV remained on scene and is cooperating with the RCMP. The 22-year-old driver of the motorcycle has been unable to give a statement because of his injuries. CoQuItlaM RCMp photo

A Douglas College staff member fills a water bottle at one of 15 water refilling stations installed in the Coquitlam and New Westminster campuses as the college moves to ban the sale of water in plastic bottles. Douglas College photo

For more information, please contact the applicant: Tim Ankenman, AMArchitects 604-872-2595

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City of Port Moody: Planning Department 604-469-4540 This is not a Public Hearing. Port Moody City Council will formally consider the proposal at a later date.

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Donnelly says ‘bye’ to politics but not to the Fraser River

A group of young adults travelling the Fraser River prepare to disembark on the shore of the Coquitlam River while greeted by members of the Rivershed Society and the Kwikwetlem First Nation, including Chief Ed Hall, who gave a welcome in the Halq’emeylem language. The young people were participating in the Sustainable Living Leadership Program, which encourages young people to learn about the Fraser River and establish projects to help sustain and restore it. Diane StranDberg/the tri-City newS

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On a warm August day, 10 young adults stepped onto the shore of the Kwikwetlem First Nation, muddy, tired and hot. While Chief Ed Hall greeted them in his Halq’emeylem language and drummers sang and beat a welcoming song, the group landed a sturdy Voyageur canoe in the shade of alder trees, their paddles raised in respect, If it wasn’t for the sound of cars in the distance seeking a quick way home on the Mary Hill bypass, the scene would have appeared to be from a history book or at least a lesstravelled part of B.C. — not a busy Metro Vancouver suburb. The group had spent the previous three weeks travelling the Fraser River and had plans to camp on the shores of the Coquitlam River, next to the popular Colony Farm Regional Park, and were the guests of Chief Hall, who would be supplying salmon for the potluck dinner. “It’s heartwarming,” Hall said as he acknowledged the work of the Sustainable Living Leadership Program (SLLP), a Rivershed Society of BC initiative which encourages young people to create projects to help restore the salmon river while they travel its 1,400-km length. A passion project of Port Moody-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly, who was among the crowd of well-wishers, the SLLP has been operating for seven years, raising awareness about the need to take action to preserve the river and its tributaries. Now, as Donnelly is about to retire as MP, with just a few months left until the Oct. 21 federal election, he remains excited about the program and the importance of encouraging young people to take an interest in environmental stewardship. “Our climate is changing,” he said, “and we need these young leaders in every community.” As they paddled the Fraser, program participants met various groups, learned about the issues and worked on their own

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projects, which could include organizing other river paddles, such as one that recently took place on the Nechako River, to photo contests to encourage people to take an interest in the Fraser River. Donnelly, who is working on a business plan to raise $500 million for Fraser River restoration projects, including $350 million from the federal government, told The Tri-City News the Fraser River is facing many difficult issues, such as climate change, pollution and habitat loss. Salmon runs aren’t as plentiful as they once were, requiring a deeper focus, he said, pointing out the efforts to transport salmon blocked by a rock slide near Big Bar, north of Kamloops, as an example of what can be done if people work together. He said he’s hoping SLLP participants will take up the efforts to protect the Fraser River watershed, with what he calls CPR projects — conservation, protection and restoration. “It’s a health term we think needs to apply. We’re in a crisis. The salmon are struggling and we need to apply these strategies to their survival.”

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TOGETHER, WE ADVOCATE, ENGAGE, EDUCATE, AND SUPPORT

We are in the depths of the dog days of summer. I’m sure many of you are reading this after enjoying a round of golf at one of our beautiful local golf courses. We are fortunate to call the Tri-Cities home. Rest assured, the staff, committees and Board of Directors continue to work hard on your behalf to add value to your membership. Many of you have heard this message before, but it bears repeating: we can’t do it alone. We need everyone to play a role in making the Tri-Cities the most dynamic and engaging Chamber in the Lower Mainland.

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Chair We’re Here to Help Advocate on Your Behalf… Whether it’s a municipal, regional, provincial, or federal issue, please tell us your stories. We’ve heard from you, the job creators, in our city about the number of issues that are getting in the way of your success. From a lack of affordable, attainable, and appealing housing, to addressing homelessness, to the damaging Employer Health Tax, we continue to advocate to our elected and non-elected public officials. Personal anecdotes of the consequences of increasing taxes and bureaucratic red tape are powerful tools in our advocacy work. So share your stories with us and help us put a face on the challenges affecting local business.

We’re Here to Help You Engage with Your Colleagues… There is no shortage of events to appeal to our entire cross-section of members. We have signature events that are future-focused, like our recent and successful Economic Summit (“The Future is 2020”), ones that allow us to kick back and have fun, like our Golf Classic (“Back to the 80’s”), and even some for the community, such as our upcoming Federal Election All-Candidates Debates (Oct. 2 and Oct. 3). We provide our members the opportunity to enjoy smaller gatherings and shorter events as well: Morning Schmooze; Kickstart; Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies; and many more. This ecosystem we’ve built happens because we have a strong community of ‘friends’ and ‘colleagues’. We’re Here to Help Educate… Each member brings their own level of professionalism and expertise. Sometimes, you need a little more expertise to help with a complicated issue like taxes, HR, or hiring from abroad. Stay tuned for some of our niche events that will help shed light on those areas that may cause confusion. We’re Here to Help… The fall season will be here before we know it. As you plan the final four months of the year, take a minute to think about what issues you or others may face, and where the Chamber could help. And, review the calendar of events to prioritize engaging with your local business colleagues.

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The Juno award-nominated Faber Drive, a Missionbased band that performs pop punk songs and has toured with Marianas Trench, Simple Plan and Metro Station, headlines the Party in the Park on Sunday at Aggie Park in Port Coquitlam. Their set starts at 6:20 p.m. Facebook.com/FaberDrive/

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Movies, park music for long weekend It’s back to school for SD43 students after Labour Day Monday

by Hickelstock (noon); The Banned (1:20 p.m.); Brick Yard (2:40 p.m.); The Faceplants (4 p.m.); Pop Junkies (5:20 p.m.); and Faber Drive (6:20 p.m.). Visit facebook.com/ PoCoEventsSociety.

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Aug. 30

MARY POPPINS

Spend the night watching Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda dance and sing in Mary Poppins Returns, on a 26’ screen at Gates Park (2300 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam) — the last in the city’s Cinema Under the Stars series. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks for the outdoor flick that starts around 8:30 p.m. Call 604-927-8442 or visit portcoquitlam.ca/summer.

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PRINCIPAL BOOK

The principal of Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox secondary, David Starr, releases his ninth novel Like Joyful Tears at Chapters (2991 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam) from 1 to 3 p.m. It’s his first historical

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Above: Jesse Waldman closes this year’s Music in the Park in Port Coquitlam; his show is at 2 p.m. at Lions Park. Right: Diego Hickman is the lead singer for Hickelstock, which opens the inaugural Party in the Park at Aggie Park. above: jessewalDmanmusic.com/right: janis cleugh/the tri-city news

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Groove Terminal and blues musician Jesse Waldman

conclude the city of Port Coquitlam’s Music in the Park series for the summer. The free concerts start at 1 p.m. at Lions Park (2300 Lions Way) featuring folk and blues

Head over to Aggie Park (3050 Chester St., Port Coquitlam) for PoCo Events Society’s inaugural Party in the Park. Sponsored by Hard Rock Casino Vancouver and the Great Canadian Gaming Corp., the bash includes free swimming at the outdoor Centennial Pool from 1 to 4:45 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. as well as 3D chalk art by Scott Gillies, kids activities, a 600seat beverage garden and, on the Sound Stage, music

Bundle up under the stars for the Panatch Group’s final movie of its Summer Cinema Series: Captain Marvel, starring Brie Larson. The show will roll after sunset (about 8:30 p.m.) at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody). Bring a lawn chair, blankets and snacks. Visit 50electronicave.com.

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Port Coquitlam musicians Chersea and Royal Oak — graduates of Terry Fox secondary — perform with Adera at the Fox Cabaret (2321 Main St., Vancouver) for their August tour. Visit eventbrite.ca for $10 tickets to the show.

Sept. 1

FARMERS MARKET

Vendors will sell their produce and products at the

weekly Poirier Street Farmers Market, in the parking lot of the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit makebakegrow.com.

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Hear songs made famous by The Four Tops, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder at the last Summer Sundays concert of the season. The show by The Hitsville USA Band at 2 p.m. is sponsored in part by The Tri-City News; donations for the Crossroads Hospice Society are accepted by concert-goers. Visit summersundays.ca.

Sept. 2 PNE FUN

It’s the last day for The Fair at the PNE, where dozens of Tri-City residents have entertained crowds and slung burgers for the past two weeks at 2901 E Hastings St., Vancouver. Online admission is $16 for adults ($18 at the gate), $7 for seniors and $5 for kids. Visit pne.ca/fair/ to save.

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Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4143

The intent of the bylaw is to increase the maximum length of a recreation vehicle or trailer parked in a residential and agriculture zone from 8 to 10 metres.

PUBLIC HEARING 6 pm on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

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Crunch-ing the nos. for 10th Challenge Annual Coquitlam Crunch Challenge has raised thousands GRANT GRANGER ggranger@tricitynews.com

he occasion of the 10th Coquitlam Crunch Diversity Challenge next month makes it an appropriate time to crunch some numbers. And the numbers Alex Bell has been chomping are sweet. A decade or so ago, Bell was

working in the employment business dealing with diverse groups, from seniors to immigrants. the LGBTQ community to others with economic and social challenges. He wanted to set up a diversity fund for Coquitlam to help those people but needed some sort of event to raise funds. One day, he heard about a man doing the Grouse Grind multiple times in a 12-hour period. “I thought, ‘Oh, now that’s a catch. There’s something there. Imagine doing the Coquitlam Crunch multiple

times,’” Bell said on a recent sunny afternoon at the base of the Crunch — a hugely popular walking and hiking route that runs under the power lines, from Eagle Ridge Park to above Bramblewood elementary school on Westwood Plateau. “I don’t know what ultimately spurred me on to actually say, ‘I’m going to do this.’ I wanted a community project. I’m not sure exactly what it was and I didn’t know where it would lead to.” see

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Just 26 people in inaugural Crunch event continued from page

“Strangely enough, we found there wasn’t that many people wanting to walk up and down here for 12 hours. [Four hours] was much more doable.”

What it led to was the inaugural event in 2010 with just 26 participants — some of those were volunteers and Bell did it 10 times that day — ascending and descending the 2.2-kilometre hill for half a day. The goal was to raise $10,000, enough to start handing out $800 to $1,000 annual grants, within five years. Initially, it was a slow climb. The next year, Bell estimated, the numbers were in the 40s, and the 70s the year after that. The numbers going up and down the incline got better after one number declined. That would be going from 12 to four hours in 2015, which was a year after Matt Sessions matched his 2012 record of 17 round trips. The peak was between 180 and 200 in 2017. “Strangely enough, we found there wasn’t that many people wanting to walk up and down here for 12 hours in a row. Strange! And it was hard to find volunteers for a 12-hour day,” said Bell. “[Four hours] was

Alex Bell Founder of the Coquitlam Crunch Diversity Challenge

much more doable.” It also helped when the city installed stairs on much of the Crunch in 2014, and organizers added a team relay and an Anything is Possible Trail for people with a disability, which also spoke to the event’s diversity spirit. In 2015, the challenge achieved its goal — there’s about $20,000 in the pot now — and the first grant was handed out to a TriCities brain injury support group. Before conceiving of the fundraiser, Bell and his wife at the time, Laurel, were struck by a car while walking on Lansdowne and she sustained brain injuries. She had

COQUITLAM CRUNCH CHALLENGE INFO The 10th annual Coquitlam Crunch Challenge for Diversity is Saturday, Sept. 7. To register as an individual, family or team, or for The Stair Master, The Make-it-orBreak-it or the recreational categories, go to coquitlamcrunch.com. The event raises money through entrance fees, but Bell said “If [people] want to just join in and they’ve got a dollar to contribute, we won’t turn people away. If people want to contribute more, then we like that, too.”

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Schedule of Meetings City Hall - 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 MEETING

TIME

Council-In-Committee

2:00 pm

Closed Council

LOCATION Council Committee Room Council Committee Room

* A Closed Council Meeting will convene immediately following adjournment of the Council-in-Committee Meeting. The first item to be considered in the public portion of this meeting is a resolution requiring adoption prior to the Council Meeting being closed to the public.

Regular Council

7:00 pm

Council Chambers

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joined a support group while he did the Crunch as part of

his rehabilitation. “They were finding it a challenge to be able to get together socially. With brain injuries, it is so important to have that social connection. You can get isolated very easily. Often you lose jobs, you lose partners, you lose family because of the effects of the brain injury. “It was something I thought, OK, that could be a way of supporting a group of people that are a diversity

group socially in our community,” said Bell, who noted in recent years the grants have been spread out. “Often [groups] don’t need a lot of money, they need a bit of money. But grants can be very hard to apply for, so why not have something for the community that’s a little bit open [and] broad.” Bell is buoyed by the event’s new numbers, including: four (hours), 180 to 200 (participants), $20,000

(fund), $800 (grants), 2.2 (kilometres) and 10 (years). “I didn’t know if it could go for 10 years,” said Bell. “Every time we add something, it pushes it to another level. When we started putting in timers, timing pads and computers, that meant more people, and we had to add crossing guards. It adds to the complexity. “I hope now it’s a legacy for the community, and the community keeps it going.”

VILLAGE OF BELCARRA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Village Hall Monday, September 9, 2019 6:00 pm NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed: Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 435, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 541, 2019 NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Belcarra will hold a Public Hearing in Village Hall, 4048 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra BC, V3H 4P8, on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 6:00 pm in accordance with the Local Government Act. At the Public Hearing, all persons who deem their interest in property is affected by the proposed changes to the Official Community Plan shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions reflecting matters contained in the recommendations that are subject of the Public Hearing. Bylaw: Purpose:

“OCP Bylaw No. 435, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 541, 2019” To amend the Official Community Plan to permit Temporary Use Permits in the Village of Belcarra.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw and the associated reports may be inspected online at www.belcarra.ca or at the Village Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra BC, V3H 4P8, from Thursday, August 29, 2019 until Monday, September 9, 2019, between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding weekends and Statutory Holidays. Further details may be obtained from the Village of Belcarra by contacting 604-937-4100 or ldysart@belcarra.ca. Should you have any comments or concerns you wish to convey to Council and you cannot attend the Public Hearing, please submit in writing to the Village by 4:00 pm, Monday, September 9, 2019. You may forward your submissions by: • Mailing or delivering to: Village Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra BC, V3H 4P8 • Faxing to 604-939-5034 • Emailing the Village at ldysart@belcarra.ca with “Bylaw No. 435, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 541, 2019” typed in the subject line. Please Note: Correspondence that is the subject of a Public Hearing, Public Meeting or other public procedures will be included, in its entirely, in the public information package and will form part of the public record. Council shall not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning the amendment after the Public Hearing has concluded. Lorna Dysart, Chief Administrative Officer Date: August 29, 2019

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Sign up for these volunteer positions • Port Moody Ecological Society, an 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. • Big Sisters is looking for 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, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (completed or in-process), and some experience helping others learn. Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months. Info: 604-8734525 Ext. 300 or info@bigsisters.bc.ca. • Share Family and Community services is looking for volunteers to work with seniors for its shop by phone and Friendly Visiting programs, and transportation to community resources. Info: kathie.rodway@sharesociety. ca or 604-937-6975.

• 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 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, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Sundays. see

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Confidence. It helps us accomplish tasks every day of our lives. It allows us to solve problems, learn and grow. So, when it comes to developing skills to become proficient at math, confidence plays a big role. That’s why it’s a mainstay in the approach for youngsters enrolled at Mathnasium of Tri-Cities, which is celebrating its second anniversary. From their location at 2764 Barnet Hwy. in Coquitlam, specially trained instructors provide math help for students from K-12 in an enjoyable, comfortable and supportive environment. “Our belief is every child has a potential, and our devotion is to help them achieve it,” says Dr. Anoma Mudalige, centre director of Mathnasium of Tri-Cities. “And we are passionate about math and want our students to feel the same way.” Each student that comes to Mathnasium undergoes a written and oral assessment which helps to identify where their skill gaps are, if any. Based on the findings, a personalized learning plan is then developed. “Whether they are struggling or want to leap ahead, we have a solution for them,” she says. “Our unique way of teaching helps children to improve not only their math skills but also their confidence and problem solving. If they remain interested and enjoy what they are doing, they will build up their confidence.” “And the learning sessions are very interactive

and fun because our instructors are trained to teach that way,” Dr. Mudalige says. Recently, an instructor at Mathnasium of Tri-Cities was recognized for their ability and hard work. Homayoun Ghaseminezhad was selected as the best Mathnasium teacher in Western Canada. “He is a first-year student at SFU, very outgoing and engaging and motivates the children very well. “We are very proud of him,” Dr. Mudalige says. Parents are also impressed with the Mathnasium of Tri-Cities approach. “The Mathnasium community is very welcoming and is able to thoroughly help with the complete understanding of the main math concepts for the certain individual’s level,” says one. “With a hands on program, it allows the students to ask for assistance with whatever they may struggle at without taking away from their learning experience.” While every student is different in their abilities, significant progress can usually be seen in as little as three months. Plus, there is often a spillover benefit when it comes to school subjects other than math. “We give them problems to solve, and they can transfer that way of approaching problems in other subjects,” Dr. Mudalige says. For more about how Mathnasium could benefit your youngster, visit mathnasium. ca/tri-cities, call 604-474-2537, or email tri-cities@mathnasium.ca.

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More volunteer opportunities continued from page

• Volunteer drivers needed for Share Family and Community Services’ Better at Home program to give seniors rides to doctors’ appointments. Drivers must be 21 or older, have a reliable vehicle, insurance and driver’s licence, and be willing to undergo a criminal record check and commit for a minimum of three months (up to six trips a month). Reimbursement for mileage is available. Info: Paola, 604-937-6991 or paola.wakeford-mejia@sharesociety.ca. • Hyde Creek Watershed Society is looking for volunteers to assist with programs and operations; society is made up of volunteers of all ages who donate time that will fit their schedules. A few hours during the

month would benefit this group. If you have an interest in helping with hatchery tours, building operations or event planning, email hydecreek.info@gmail.com. Info: www.hydecreek.org. • PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-942-7506. • Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604-936-3624. • Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 18 with boys 7-14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www. bigbrothersvancouver.com.

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LITERACY & LIBRARIES

A new Fox, Lynda, parlez en Français This feature, written by librarians with Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam, is published each Thursday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries.

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NOTE: Terry Fox Library is open in its brand new space at the new Port Coquitlam community centre, 2150 Wilson Ave. • Babytime: Make language fun. Help your baby develop speech and language skills — enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. You can spend time after the program to meet and socialize. This program begins again tomorrow (Aug. 30) from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. — drop in. • Storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. This program begins again Wednesday, Sept.

BOOK OF THE WEEK n Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen n Reviewed by Amy Schwenneker, Terry Fox Library

For most of her life, Sydney’s charismatic older brother Peyton has always been the centre of attention — until the day he paralyzes a young teen by driving drunk. Now, Sydney has to deal with the repercussions of her brother’s accident, including her overwhelming feelings of guilt, all while feeling invisible to the people around her. When Sydney meets Leila and Mac Chatham, she finally feels “seen” for the first time. With Leila and Mac’s unconditional acceptance, Sydney works to come to terms with her brother’s accident, her feelings, and her place in her family. Despite addressing serious real-life issues, this novel is not emotionally taxing and showcases the importance of family, friendship and self-discovery. While it’s written for young adults, adults are sure to find Saint Anything a good read, too. Find this title, along with author Sarah Dessen’s other books, at your local library.

programs — no registration required. • Learn it all at Lynda.com: Lynda.com offers online learning at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. Port Moody residents can access over 5,500 online courses to upgrade or learn new skills. You will find beginner, intermediate and advanced video courses taught by experts in the field. Earn certificates for completed courses and post them on your LinkedIn profile. Info: library.portmoody.ca or 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

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4, Saturday, Sept. 7 (new) and Monday, Sept. 9 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. — drop in. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca, the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page or 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo.

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• Little Explorers: This hands-on storytime will ex-

plore early concepts in science, technology, math and engineering through songs, a story and a fun activity. Preschoolers can become junior scientists and explore the topic of colour on either Sept. 13 or 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register online at portmoodylibrary.ca or by calling 604469-4577. • Library storytimes:

Drop-in to Babytime for songs, rhymes, bounces, lullabies and a chance to bond with your baby on Mondays from 2 to 2:45 p.m. or Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Storytime is active family fun for all ages on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m., Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m., or Saturdays from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Storytimes and Babytimes are drop-in

• Summer Reading Club medal awards ceremonies: Collect a medal for working so hard as a reader this summer. You can pick up your medal and a voucher for a free DQ Dilly Bar at the Poirier Branch Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children who are not able to attend one of the award ceremonies can pick up a medal at either library branch or at the

Library Link any time during opening hours. Call 604-5547334 for more information. • Fall storytime: Stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes for babies (under two years old), toddlers (two to three years) and preschoolers (four to five years) will start the second week of September. Drop in and join the fun. See the schedule on the Children’s Programs and Events page at coqlibrary.ca. • Parlez-Nous en Français: It’s a win-win for kids and teens: French Immersion students in Grades 1 to 6 can get help with grammar, pronunciation, reading, conversation and homework assignments while teen volunteers in Grades 8 to 12 earn community service hours for tutoring the young students. The fall session will be held at the Poirier branch on Fridays, Sept. 13 to Oct. 18, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. To register, contact librarian Chris Miller: cmiller@coqlibrary.ca or 604-554-7339. Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4903, 2019 TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 40 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam Council intends to consider adoption of Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4903, 2019. The intent of the Bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of 481.3 m2 of road allowance adjacent to the lands at 631, 635, 639, 643 Como Lake Avenue and 630, 636, 640, 646 Lea Avenue. The resulting parcel created by the road cancellation is proposed to be consolidated with the adjacent lands at 631, 635, 639, 643 Como Lake Avenue and 630, 636, 640, 646 Lea Avenue, as one site. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please submit them in writing no later than noon Monday, September 9, 2019 to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; • Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015. A copy of Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4903, 2019 may be viewed at City Hall (Planning and Development Department) and any inquiries relating to the proposal should be made to the Planning and Development Department (604-927-3434), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. FURTHERMORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam hereby gives notice of the intention to sell the above described 481.3 m2 portion of road proposed to be closed and dedication removed.

City of Coquitlam NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION The City has received an application for a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for the property located at 2445 Canoe Avenue. The applicant, Reliable Parts Limited, is requesting a TUP to permit the continued operation of an office space (call centre) at this site. This TUP would expire on September 9, 2022. You are invited to provide input to Council relative to this application. Additional information related to this application, including a copy of the permit, may be inspected from Friday, August 23, 2019 to Monday, September 9, 2019 at the City’s Planning and Development Department, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. You may also obtain more information on this application by calling Andrew Yu, Planning and Development Department, at 604-927-3472 or emailing Andrew at ayu@coquitlam.ca. This application will be considered by Council at their Regular Meeting on Monday, September 9, 2019. The Council Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and is held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2. If you wish to provide input in writing, please submit your comments to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; • Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation, including your name and address, will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and potentially on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam/agendas. If you wish to speak at the Council Meeting please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. If you call the City Clerk’s Office to register, your name will be placed on the Speakers List. Everyone who wishes to speak at the meeting will be given an opportunity, but those who have registered in advance will be allowed to speak prior to the floor being opened to all other speakers. Please note that interested parties may only speak to the issues covered by the TUP. 88 96

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OUT & ABOUT CALENDAR TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group monthly meeting, 7 p.m., at new location: The Gathering Place, 2253 Leigh Square Pl., PoCo (behind city hall). Speaker: Sharon Gurm, naturopathic physician (integrative oncology), who specializes in the integration of both conventional and naturopathic medicines. All those affected by prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a confidential atmosphere. Refreshments provided. No admission charge but donations are welcome. Info: Ken, 604-936-2998 or Craig, 604-928-9220. • Heritage Detectives, 10 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Join local historian Bryan Ness in a weekly exploration (every Tuesday) of different aspects of Port Coquitlam’s heritage and history.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 • Brew-HaHa 2019 Festival of Beers, 3-7 p.m., Leigh Square, PoCo. Join PoCo Heritage for Port Coquitlam’s first ever craft beer festival, featuring brews from Taylight Brewing Inc., Northpaw Brew Co., Patina Brewing, Tinhouse Brewing Co. and West Coast Cider Co. In addition to the craft brews there will be entertainment, door prizes, a 50/50 draw, snacks and a food truck, kids and family activities and more. This festival is a fundraiser for PoCo Heritage, with proceeds used to better preserve the city’s history and heritage through supporting work to better care for at-risk collections. Cost: $45, adults; $10 designated drivers; $5, children. Tickets: pocoheritage.org/ event/brew-haha-2019-festivalof-beers.

MONDAY, SEPT. 9 • Rhymes of Times, 10:3011:30 a.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Join this guided reminiscing session for adults and share your stories with the group.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 • Tri-City Photography Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody. Guest welcome. Info: www.tricityphotoclub.ca. • Heritage Detectives, 10 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Join local historian Bryan Ness in a weekly exploration (every

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

COULD YOU BE A FOSTER PARENT? • 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, 604-7648098.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5 • Rotary Club of Port Moody 20th anniversary party, 5-9 p.m., Vancouver Golf Club, 771 Austin Ave., Coquitlam. Info: eventbrite.ca (search “Rotary Club of Port Moody”). • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-939-1810.

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Tuesday) of different aspects of Port Coquitlam’s heritage and history. • Riverside Community Church’s DivorceCare, a course for those journeying through separation and/or divorce, 7-9 p.m., 2329 Fremont Connector, PoCo. This course offers care and support through videos, discussion and meaningful interaction with others on the same or similar journey. Info: 604-4729988 or estherc@rside.ca. • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-4 p.m., Parkwood Manor 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-939-1810.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11 • Pacific Digital Photography Club meeting, 7:30-9:30 p.m., drama room, Port Moody secondary school. This is the first meeting of the 2019/’20 season; guests always welcome (guests free for up to three meetings; membership is $30 for the season). Info: www.pdpc.ca.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 • Riverside Community Church’s GriefShare, a course for those mourning and grieving the loss of spouse, dear family member or friend, 7-9 p.m., 2329 Fremont Connector, PoCo. This course offers care and support through videos, discussion and meaningful interaction with others on the same or similar journey. Info: 604-472-9988 or estherc@rside.ca.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 • Heritage Walking Tour, starting at PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives, 1:30-3 p.m. Join volunteers on one a heritage walking tour to learn about city around you.

MONDAY, SEPT. 16 • Heritage Writers’ Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Start capturing your life story for fam-

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Tuesday) of different aspects of Port Coquitlam’s heritage and history.

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• Heritage Detectives, 10 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Join local historian Bryan Ness in a weekly exploration (every

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-939-1810.

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• Creating Art with Nature, 1-3 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Cost: $5 per person. Join PoCo Heritage in creating beautiful works of art with bits from nature. Using paint and some feathers, wood, pinecones, nuts, and leaves, you and your family can create some amazing nature-based artwork.

• Tri-City Photography Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody. Guest welcome. Info and schedule: www.tricityphotoclub.ca. see page

VILLAGE OF BELCARRA NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO ISSUE A TUP Village Hall Monday, September 9, 2019 6:00 pm NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO ISSUE A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (TUP) TUP #2019-01 for 8 Corners Canada Inc. (Tea Room) NOTICE is hereby given that Village of Belcarra Council will consider a resolution to issue Temporary Use Permit #2019-01 at the Council meeting commencing immediately following the Public Hearing scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the Village Hall, 4048 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra BC, V3H 4P8. Details of the Temporary Use Permit are as follows: Owners: Location: Purpose:

8 Corners Canada Inc. Evangelical Laymen’s Church (ELC) Lands 3000 Camp Howdy Road, Belcarra, BC, V3H 5BC (see map below) To permit a temporary Tea Room Use, Tea Festivals, Bread and Tea Workshops, and Uses of a similar nature, on the Evangelical Laymen’s Church property (in the areas outlined below) for three years, subject to conditions outlined in TUP #2019-01.

A copy of the proposed TUP and the associated reports may be inspected online at www.belcarra.ca or at the Village Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra BC, V3H 4P8, from Thursday, August 29, 2019 until Monday, September 9, 2019, between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding weekends and statutory holidays. Further details may be obtained from the Village of Belcarra by contacting 604-937-4100 or ldysart@belcarra.ca. Should you have any comments or concerns you wish to convey to Council and you cannot attend the Council meeting, please submit in writing to the Village by 4:00 pm, Monday, September 9, 2019. You may forward your submissions by: • Mailing or delivering to: Village Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra BC, V3H 4P8 • Faxing to 604-939-5034 • Emailing the Village at ldysart@belcarra.ca with “TUP #2019-01” typed in the subject line. Please Note: Correspondence that is the subject of a Public Hearing, Public Meeting or other public procedures will be included, in its entirely, in the public information package and will form part of the public record. Council shall not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning the TUP application after voting on the resolution.

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• Heritage Detectives, 10 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Join local historian Bryan Ness in a weekly exploration (every Tuesday) of different aspects of Port Coquitlam’s heritage and history. • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-4 p.m., Parkwood Manor 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-939-1810.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 • An Evening at the Museum, 7-8:30 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Join PoCo Heritage for a special evening at the museum to learn more about Port Coquitlam. Refreshments will be served.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 • Culture Days at the Museum, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Creating Art with Nature: Create beautiful works of art with bits from nature. Using paint, glue, markers, and some wood, nuts, seeds, flowers, and leaves, you and your family can create some amazing nature-based artwork.

NOTICES • Tri-City Transitions Society has launched Parallel Parenting: Co-Parenting Stronger, a program focused on reducing conflict between divorced parents by dramatically altering the way parents communicate between themselves in front of their children. The program includes a series of four two-hour workshops led by professional mediation/facilitators, trained in family dynamics. The target for the workshops is parents in continuing conflict. Info: Carol, 604-941-7111 or info@tricitytransitions.com. • Used books, CDs and DVDs wanted by Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary for fundraising sales. These items may be dropped off by the back wall beside the bookcase located outside of the gift shop (main lobby area) at ERH. • Parent Support Services Society of BC is looking for volunteer facilitators for its support groups. PSSSBC runs self-help circles located throughout the Lower Mainland and is searching for professional and supportive individuals to assist grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Info: samrah.mian@ parentsupportbc.ca. • Are you a new immigrant? Do you have questions, concerns and/or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or leave a message and someone will get back to you. The church can help or direct you to places where you could receive help. • RCCG Trinity Chapel is opening a food bank for individuals and families in need and appreciates gifts and support. If you are able to donate non-perishable food items, call 604-474-3131 or email rccgtrinitychapeloffice@gmail.com. • A group of elders who focus on working with youth within School District 43 welcomes anyone who has knowledge they want to share or who just wants to be involved. Group

WALKING CLUB FOR PEOPLE 65+ • Share Family and Community Services is running a walking club for people 65+ as part of its new Active Aging program; the group meets every Thursday at 11 a.m. at the steps down to the lakeside path from Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam. People of all abilities and languages are welcome and can walk at whatever pace is suitable. If you are interested in joining the walking group or would like to start a walking group in another location, contact Share: 604-937-6992. meets Fridays, 11 a.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Info: Carole, 604-376-6205 or Claudia, 604525-8163, or email: thestorytellingelders@gmail.com. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, self-esteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311. • Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse. Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-941-7111. • Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@shaw.ca. • Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www.girlguides.ca or call 1-800-565-8111. • Kiddies Korner Pre-school still has spaces available. Info: 604-941-4919 or info@kkp.ca. • Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with this confusing time and understand their feelings. Info: Kathy, 604941-7111, Ext. 106.

ONGOING • Heritage Detectives, 10 a.m.-noon every Tuesday at PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives; join local historian Bryan Ness in a weekly exploration of different aspects of Port Coquitlam’s heritage and history. • 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,

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604-462-9813 or aapearson@ shaw.ca. • PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives, 150-2248 McAllister Ave., is open Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Staff is available TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; volunteers may be on-site at other times. Info: 604-927-8403 or www.pocoheritage.org. • Bingo at Dogwood Pavilion, 12:45 p.m., every Friday (except holidays and in July and August). Info: 604-927-6098. • SPARC radio museum on Riverview Hospital grounds is open most Sundays, 10 a.m.-4

p.m., with tours given by volunteers; large collection of antique consumer, military, marine, amateur radios and broadcast studio equipment. Located in the old pharmaceutical warehouse on Kerria Drive at the top of the hill. Info: 604-777-1885 or sparcradio.ca. • 754 Phoenix Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets is active from September to June and meets Wednesdays, 6:309:30 p.m., at Moody elementary school. Girls and boys 12-18 welcome. Due to increased interest in the cadet program, a second squadron has been added that meets Tuesdays at

Maillard middle school. Info: 754aircadets.ca. • Burquitlam Community Association holds its monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m., in the library at Miller Park elementary school, Coquitlam. • Are you a new immigrant? Do you have questions, concerns and/or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604474-3131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or call outside those times and leave a message and someone will call you back. Trinity will help or direct you to places where you could receive help.

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Get Involved—We Need You! Youth Sport Volunteers Are you a youth that wants volunteer experience and has passion for outdoor sport? We have two great opportunities to get involved with! Æ Outdoor Sports Committee Assist staff in the development and implementation of outdoor sport opportunities for youth. All skill levels and experience are appreciated and welcome! Just your willingness to participate is required.

Æ Sport Host Program at Town Centre Park Help create a positive experience for sport group users and by answering questions at an information booth, and guiding users through the park with maps and information sheets. This is a great opportunity to get involved with the Coquitlam Sport Community!

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In between their school work, jobs, cadets and music lessons, the young musicians in Hickelstock manage to squeeze in a practice at least once a week at their manager’s Port Coquitlam home. They have to. Since they formed five years ago, the requests to perform have been steadily increasing — so much so that manager Zdenko “Junior” Feigelstock worries how they’ll keep pace as the teens under his wing get older. “It’s something that I think about often,” he said. “How long can this go?” After every gig comes another call within the week, he said, as booking agents love what they hear at Hickelstock shows and see the audience appreciation for the young talent. Within the Tri-Cities, Hickelstock has earned a name for itself, playing mostly 45-minute sets of cover tunes at the Canada Day festivities in Port Coquitlam as well as the car show and PoCo Grand Prix; RibFest, Golden Spike Days, Car-Free

Port Coquitlam city hall staffers Larry Lorette (building inspection), Shane Jorgenson (IT) and Farouk Zaba (finance) are The Banned. It plays original and 90s cover tunes the Party at the Park at 1:20 p.m. janis cleugh/the tri-city news

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The Port Coquitlam band Hickelstock opens the Party in the Park at noon on Aug. 31. They are (left to right): Junior Feigelstock, his son Luka Feigelstock, Brooke Conley, Diego Hickman, his brother Enzo Hickman and Niko Rendulic. janis cleugh/the tri-city news

Day and the community fair in Port Moody; and the Ruben’s Ruckus race and at a Coquitlam Express hockey game in Coquitlam. Last year, Hickelstock also helped to raise about $5,000 to send a Terry Fox secondary student with stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma to California. The fundraiser for Karin Khuong allowed the cancer patient to see the Golden State Warriors basketball team. Around Metro Vancouver, Hickelstock has been a crowd pleaser, too, at the Queensborough Festival in New Westminster,

SFU, PumpkinFest in West Vancouver and the Khatsahlano Street Party in Vancouver, among others. At the latter event, “we created a bit of a road block,” Feigelstock said. “People couldn’t believe the kids were making that kind of sound.” A California native who is also one of the band’s guitarist, Feigelstock introduces the songs to the Hickelstock members who then learn them by ear — not with sheet music. So far, their catalogue of about 25 tunes includes Train’s Hey, Soul Sister, Don’t

Stop Me Now by Queen, Livin’ On A Prayer by Bon Jovi and the Journey classic Don’t Stop Believin’. “ Everybody sings along for that one,” lead singer Diego Hickman, 12, said. Saturday, Hickelstock will play at the inaugural Party in the Park, an end-of-summer family-fun bash at Aggie Park in Port Coquitlam. Organized by the PoCo Events Society — the same group responsible for this month’s Downtown PoCo Car Show and car cruise and the Last Dance at the Old Rec Centre, in May — there will be

Hickelstock: 12 to 1 p.m. The Banned: 1:20 to 2:20 p.m. Brick Yard: 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. The Faceplants: 4 to 5 p.m. The Pop Junkies: 5:20 ot 6:20 p.m. Faber Drive: 6:40 to 7:40 p.m.

a string of bands performing on the Sound Stage with the Juno-nominated act Faber Drive, of Mission, headlining. Besides Hickelstock, there will be other Tri-City-based ensembles, said co-organizer Dean Washington, a PoCo

city councillor: The Banned, comprised of three city hall employees (Shane Jorgenson, Farouk Zaba and Larry Lorette) and drummer Gary Dowson, follow Hickelstock at 1:20 p.m. while The Faceplants, made up of Terry Fox secondary graduates, hit the stage at 4 p.m. Feigelstock said he looks forward to when Hickelstock isn’t the opening band. “We have to earn our way up,” he said. “We’re working on it.” Endless Summer - Party in the Park runs from 11 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. at Aggie Park (3050 Chester St., Port Coquitlam) on Aug. 31. Road closures on Flint and Chester streets and Coquitlam Avenue are in effect from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call 604-674-2899 or visit facebook. com/pocoeventssociety.

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Linda Sliworsky, president of the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society, is co-organizing the first Brew - HaHa at Leigh Square on Sept. 7. janis cleugh/the tRi-citY neWs fundraiser

Craft beer, cider on tap for heritage Event is the first time PoCo breweries, cidery pour together janis cleugh jcleugh@tricitynews.com

In a second-storey unit at the northside Port Coquitlam fire hall lies much of the city’s history. There are historic documents as well as old electronics, May Queen dresses and the May Queen chair. But the artefacts — many dating back half a century — aren’t in a climate-controlled storage facility and, as a result, are at risk of being damaged if they aren’t preserved properly. In a bid to save the collection from ruin, PoCo Heritage next week will host Brew-HaHa, a fundraiser that, for the first time, will bring together all of PoCo’s craft breweries and cidery. The festival, to be held at Leigh Square from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, will see the year-old breweries Northpaw and Taylight pour their suds alongside West Coast Cider Co. and the yet-to-open

Tinhouse and Patina brew houses. Northpaw, PoCo’s first craft brewery, will serve its CREAM-Sicle and Belgian Pale Ale while Patina, the business co-owned by former mayor Greg Moore, will have its Hazy IPA and Kolsch on tap. Northpaw co-owner Courtney Brown told The TriCity News the festival is a good way to give back to the community. “It’s also important to us that people see Port Coquitlam as a viable place to enjoy good craft beer,” he said, “and, hopefully in the future — if this is to become an annual event — that it’s inclusive to other breweries and/or cities such as Port Moody that have done a great job of supporting the craft beer scene on a macro level.” Benjamin Jones of Patina, which will soon have its business open on Marpole Avenue, concurred, saying, “We love that this is a local event, supporting a local foundation and showcasing the local breweries.” Festival-goers 19 and older will be given tickets at the gate and have the opportunity

to taste up to 12 four-ounce samples. Music will be provided by Juno award-winning music teacher Steve Sainas, the Terry Fox secondary Rock School founder, and prizes and activities will be available, such as photos with a heritage scene background, and craftmaking. The Downtown PoCo Business Improvement Association will supply face painting for kids who can enter the fenced-off site for $5 and receive free pop and snacks. Linda Sliworsky, president of PoCo Heritage, said organizers wanted to make BrewHaHa a family-friendly gathering; designated drivers can also get in for a discounted price of $10. The committee is aiming to collect about $5,000 to rent a climate-controlled storage unit. “We need to move about half the items from the current site,” she said. “They are vulnerable and we can’t have them in there much longer.” Advance tickets at $45 (they’ll be $50 at the gate) can be purchased at PoCo Heritage (2248 McAllister Ave.) or online at pocoheritage.org.

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Terry Fox principal out with new novel Starr imagines a story of a woman rediscovering her roots JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

About 20 years ago, while teaching social studies at Coquitlam’s Dr. Charles Best secondary, David Starr lamented the quality of history books in the school curriculum. He wanted to write a nonfictional publication that would get his students excited about what they were learning and make it relevant to today’s culture. Starr sat on the idea for a decade. But when he became an administrator at Byrne Creek community school in Burnaby, Starr was asked by several refugee families to document their stories about escaping Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea and other places in Africa. The native of Britain pitched a draft to the Canadian publishing house Lorimer, describing how schools can play a positive role in refugees’ lives. From Bombs to Books came out in 2011, with proceeds supporting the charity Canada Scores Vancouver. From there, Starr’s writing career took off. Next came The Nor’Wester and its sequel The King’s Shilling, out of the Vancouverbased Ronsale Press, plus three books geared for “reluctant learners” in Grades 3 to 7, via Lorimer again: Golden Game, Golden Goal and Empty

Net. In June, the award-winning author unveiled another book through Ronsale Press titled Like Joyful Tears — his first historical novel for adults. Aug. 31 from 1 to 3 p.m., he’ll sign copies and read from his new book at Chapters at Pinetree Village (2991 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam). The fictional story told in Like Joyful Tears goes back to his days in Burnaby when he helped refugees. Inspired by the tales of two cousins from the Republic of South Sudan who were forced to leave their home during the civil war in 1984, Starr imagined a character named Abena Walker who leaves Vancouver to rediscover her roots in Africa. At a refugee camp in Kenya, she tries to help two children immigrate to Canada. “Like Joyful Tears is an eloquent and honest account of sisterhood in the face of horrific pain and loss,” wrote Adhel Arop, a South Sudanese poet and filmmaker who is a daughter of one of cousins upon whom Starr based the story. Now in his second year as principal at Terry Fox secondary in Port Coquitlam, Starr said he’s donating part of his royalties from the book sales to the cousins — Rose David and Amel Maduit — as well as Canada Scores Vancouver and the Obakki Foundation, a Vancouver charity created by Treana Peake to provide clean water and other basic infrastructure to African communities. The father of four credits his wife, Sharon, a vice-principal at Port Moody secondary, for being his sounding board and

for editing his work. Already, he has the third edition in his Nor’Wester series cued up; it’s expected to be released in 2021. While being an educator is his profession, Starr said writing “is a hobby, but I do get a lot of satisfaction out of it. I feel like I’m making a contribution.”

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Public Hearing Notice When: Tues, September 10, 2019 at 7pm • Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C.

Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaw (Bylaw No. 3195): LOCATION MAP - 3105, 3113 St. Johns Street

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1. Location: 3105 and 3113 St. Johns Street (Rezoning Application #6700-20-178) Applicant: FL Group GP Ltd.

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‘Olive’ author returns Author Linden Carroll will return to Chapters in Coquitlam next week to sign copies of her book Olive. Carroll will be at the Pinetree Village book store (2991 Lougheed Hwy.) on Sept. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. to talk about her historical novel and to promote Full Circle, which will be released Friday.

Purpose: The FL Group GP Ltd. has applied to the City to rezone the properties at 3105 and 3113 St. Johns Street from Single Detached Residential (RS1) to Comprehensive Development Zone 75 (CD75). This would permit the development of a six storey, mixed commercial/residential project consisting of 70 apartment units and approximately 8,123ft2 of commercial floor space over underground parking.

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A contemporary and abstract artist from Chihuahua, Mexico will mix her love for painting and languages in a series of classes starting next week in Port Moody. Carolina Licon, a member of the Port Moody Art Association, will guide her students at the Port Moody

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Finn Wakeling travelled more than 8,400 km to find out just how much further he has to go. The Port Moody paddler is back from a fast-water summer in which he dipped his paddle into high-level international competition for the first time, racing at the Junior/ U23 Canoe Slalom World Championships in Krakow, Poland, in July. Then he was back in Canada in mid-August, solidifying his position as one of the country’s top young paddlers at the Canadian Whitewater Championships in Minden, Ont. Wakeling, 14, won six gold medals, a silver and a bronze at the Canadian event, competing at the junior and age group levels. But after seeing first-hand how much more developed the sport is in Europe, he said he’s a long way from achieving that kind of success at the international level. The experience, Wakeling said, has been a motivator. “I think that this has really given more drive to the goals that I already had,” he said, adding that means pushing himself to train harder every

Port Moody’s Finn Wakeling competes at the Junior/U23 Canoe Slalom World Championships in Krakow, Poland, in July. He finished 41st in the men’s C1 event, his specialty. JAMES WAKELING PHOTO

chance he gets. In Krakow, Wakeling finished 41st in the junior men’s C1 race, his specialty, and he and his paddling partner, Isabel Taylor, finished 13th in the junior mixed C2 race. But the pair was subsequently

disqualified when their boat weighed in a kilogram under the required 15-kg weight. Wakeling said the discrepancy was the result of a communication breakdown but served as a good lesson to verify and double-check

everything, especially in the midst of a big-time competition. And, he said, there was little doubt the worlds were a nextlevel event. Instead of familiarizing himself and training on a

course with a handful of paddlers, as occurs at a competition in North America, Wakeling said in Krakow he had to jockey for a place in the rapids with 30 to 40 other boats. “This just made it so that I

had to be very aggressive with training,” he said. “I just had to find a small opening and go.” When the racing at worlds began in earnest, Wakeling was up against 50 to 80 competitors; in Canada, he sometimes just raced against one or two other racers in his own age group. “The number of people both organizing and competing was incredible,” he said. “There’s so many things happening at once, yet somehow everything worked.” Well, almost everything. Wakeling said the scale of the world championships presented logistical challenges as the Canadian team had to stay far from the artificial KrakowKolna canoe slalom course on the south banks of the Vistula River. That meant some long days and making sure he left enough time in an already busy schedule to be able to walk along the course and study its waves and currents from shore. “For me, this was strange because I had never had to schedule my race preparation around when I was at the course before,” Wakeling said. Still, he added, the reality check of worlds will prove invaluable in his continued development as a canoe slalom racer. “I will still have to work very hard over the next few years to even think about making the finals,” Wakeling said.

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The hockey journey of former Coquitlam Express winger Mark Soares almost didn’t get started. Now, it has taken him full circle with a new business, Maxx Force Hockey, that he hopes will give new generations of players the tools to find success in Canada’s favourite sport. From an early age, Soares faced questions about his size. Coaches didn’t think he had the ability to survive, never mind thrive, against bigger kids. He got short shrift at his first two Junior A hockey camps as a 16-year-old, and made it his personal goal that his last stop, the Coquitlam Express, wouldn’t be able to say no. “My size was certainly a factor but I never gave any coaches any excuses,” the 5’7”

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big pieces for an incredible season as the Kyle Turris-led Express steamrolled all the way to a Royal Bank Cup national championship. Soares finished his BCHL career with 116 goals and 103 assists over 258 regular season games, plus 22 goals and 14 assists during 34 playoff games. From there, it was on to Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont., followed by a couple of seasons playing pro in Germany. Just three games into his third season there, Soares tore up his knee and by 2013, he was forced to retire. But he wasn’t finished with hockey. The influence of coaches who included Ron Johnson, Sean Crowther, Rick Lanz and even his own dad, had left an indelible mark on Soares. He determined his new path would be to give back, passing on to young players what they had taught him. That’s where Maxx Force Hockey (www.maxxforcehockey.com), which operates camps as well as private and group instruction sessions

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29TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO LABOUR UNIONS

‘Building strength for all of our members today and tomorrow’ Selina Robinson, MLA Coquitlam - Maillardville

102-1108 Austin Avenue Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5 604-933-2001 selina.robinson.mla@leg.bc.ca www.selinarobinson.ca

Rick Glumac, MLA

Port Moody - Coquitlam

2708 St. Johns Street Port Moody, BC V3H 2B7 604-936-8709 rick.glumac.mla@leg.bc.ca www.rickglumac.ca

Mike Farnworth, MLA Port Coquitlam

107A-2748 Lougheed Highway Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 6P2 604-927-2088 mike.farnworth.mla@leg.bc.ca www.mikefarnworthmla.ca

Thank You

to all workers who through their labour, make our communities a better place to live.

Katrina Chen, MLA Burnaby - Lougheed

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Raj Chouhan, MLA Burnaby - Edmonds

5234 Rumble Street Burnaby, BC V5J 2B6 604-660-7301 raj.chouhan.mla@leg.bc.ca www.rajchouhan.ca

Janet Routledge, MLA Burnaby North

1833 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5C 5R3 604-775-0778 janet.routledge.mla@leg.bc.ca www.janetroutledge.ca

Judy Darcy, MLA

Anne Kang, MLA

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Labour Day - remember how we got here

hile we all look forward to the Labour Day weekend, and think of it as the “final weekend of summer,” I think it’s important to take some time to remember the origins of this holiday that celebrates the contributions of working people.

By Paul Faoro President, CUPE BC Labour Day didn’t begin as a national holiday—it began in 1872 as an illegal protest in support of workers striking for a 58-hour (!) work week. It led to the mass arrests of union leaders, which in turn sparked ongoing protests that eventually convinced the government of Prime Minister John A. Macdonald to overturn the “barbarous” laws of the day and make union organizing legal in Canada. Like so many gains for working people, Labour Day wasn’t “given” to workers; it was demanded by workers and it was won through protest, activism and, above all, solidarity. The role of the trade union movement in advancing workers’ rights and working conditions is rarely taught in schools, and I think that’s a real shame. If you don’t know where you come from, it’s hard to know how much further you have to go, and how much more work there is yet to do. For those who question the need for unions, I say this: There will always be politicians who seek to gain power by dividing society and hacking away at rights to provide payback to the wealthy and well-connected. Just look at what’s happening in Ontario and Alberta

as radical right-wing so-called “populist” politicians slash and burn services and working conditions to pay for tax cuts for the rich. It’s only the collective power of workers and their unions that can slow or even stop faux-populists like Doug Ford and Jason Kenney from doing the bidding of their corporate backers. While it’s already been two years since workers in B.C. happily watched the disastrous BC Liberal era come to an end, we know all too well the damage caused by 16 years of right-wing premiers attacking working people rather than working with us. It’s remarkable how much progress the BC NDP government of Premier John Horgan has made to undo much of the damage the Gordon Campbell and Christy Clark governments did to our province. And, thanks in large part to the activism and support of working people, the Horgan government has made great strides in making life better and more affordable. Here’s just a few examples of how: scrapping unfair tolls, introducing quality affordable childcare, eliminating the regressive medical services premiums, and increasing the minimum wage. This Labour Day, working people have much to be thankful for, and much to celebrate. But I hope you’ll take some time to remember the hard road we’ve travelled to achieve what we have—and to remember how easily and how quickly so much can be taken away. CUPE BC is the largest union in British Columbia, representing more than 97,000 workers delivering important public services in nearly every community in the province.

Happy Labour Day!

Many beneﬁts enjoyed by Canadians and their families were ﬁrst bargained in collective agreements one workplace at a time. Each and everyday the labour movement works to advance justice, fairness, equality, and opportunity for everyone. Thank you!

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29TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO LABOUR UNIONS

Happy Labour Day, everyone! F

or many of us, Labour Day traditionally signals an end to those lazy, hazy days of summer and the beginning of cooler temperatures, shorter evenings and more golden leaves on the ground. For families with schoolchildren, Labour Day introduces a return to routine punctuated by homework, parent-teacher conferences and extracurricular activities.

By Tom Sigurdson Executive Director, BC Building Trades Labour Day is all that and more. In Canada, this September statutory holiday was the result of an 1886 Royal Commission that looked at ways to ease conflicts between labour and capital. It was a difficult time for workers. Unions had only been legal for 15 years, it was common for workers to spend 12 hours a day, six days a week doing their job. The commission made many recommendations that would have improved worker safety and reduced workplace fatalities, but the proclamation of a new holiday to honour workers was the only one accepted. Things have changed since then, of course. The Employment Standards Act sets the minimum standards for wages and working conditions in most workplaces in B.C., and among its provisions is an eight-hour work day. Minimum standards, however, do not

extend to things like coffee breaks and paid sick leave. When an employee misses work due to illness, he or she is out-of-pocket the day’s wages. And coffee breaks? Not required. It goes without saying that many employers offer compensation and working conditions that exceed what is required of them in the act. And workers with unionized employers, in particular, benefit from increased protections, representation and services through collective bargaining between their union and their employer. Belonging to a union, in fact, is the only way to ensure workers have a say in their work life. Unions have a long history of supporting and trying to lift up the vulnerable in society. Look at the BC Federation of Labour’s Fight for $15, a campaign to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. With most unionized workers making more than $15 an hour, the federation’s efforts are about increasing the quality of life for the precarious workers in minimum wage jobs. The BC Government Employees Union (BCGEU) has several ongoing advocacy campaigns. They include calls to invest more in B.C. parks, address the fentanyl crisis and make childcare more affordable. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), meanwhile, has been lobbying for a universal Pharmacare program and better health and safety standards for airline passengers and employees. And our own Construction and Specialized

Workers’ Union helped 40 temporary foreign workers from Latin America win tens of thousands of dollars from their employers in 2013 when a Human Rights Tribunal ruled they were being discriminated against in wages, accommodation, meals and expenses while they worked on the Canada Line. They were not members of CSWU. These are all examples of social unionism,

a catch-all term to describe the many union activities that benefit greater society. So whether you are a union member or not, know that unions work for all of us. On behalf of the BC Building Trades, I wish you and your family a wonderful Labour Day 2018.

Tom Sigurdson is executive director of the BC Building Trades.

Ironworkers Shop Local 712 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS

Proud to represent B.C. Ironworkers for more than 70 years. Local Union No. 280 Production, Roofing, Sheet Metal Salutes Working Men and Women on Labour Day! Business Manager - Jim Paquette Business Representative – Ken Elworthy Business Representative - Richard Mangelsdorf Business Representative – Troy Clutchey

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29TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO LABOUR UNIONS

2019 was a remarkable year of progress I

t might not be the chatter at your Labour Day barbecue, but make no mistake: 2019 was a remarkable year of progress for workers and their families in B.C.

The improvements, long overdue after decades of deliberate neglect from the BC Liberals, are substantial and worth understanding.

Let me explain.

First off, action was taken to protect some of B.C.’s most vulnerable workers. The age children can work in hazardous jobs, for example, was raised from 12 to 16. After a decade of ghastly workplace injury claims from minors totalling over $5 million, the change was a must.

By Laird Cronk President of the BC Federation of Labour It starts with economic security. Tens of thousands of low-wage workers, the majority of whom are women, are now feeling the benefit of the NDP government’s boost to the minimum wage. The rate increased to $13.65 per hour on June 1st and is set to go up further to $14.60 and then $15.20 over the next two years, where it will then be the highest in the country. We know that even with these increases, low-wage workers are still struggling with affordability. That’s why we’re looking forward to the government-appointed Fair Wages Commission’s recommendations on how to further close the gap between living wages and the minimum wage in B.C. It garnered few headlines, but the spring legislative session saw the NDP government make the first significant updates in decades to B.C.’s Employment Standards Act (ESA) and Labour Relations Code (LRC) as well as the introduction of a Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act.

many workers in the service, delivery and hospitality sectors have had to deal with. Furthermore, the government strengthened the ability of the Employment Standards Branch to enforce and punish this wage theft. Wage theft is theft, after all, and it was due time our laws treated it as such.

The exploitation of migrant workers is a significant and ongoing human rights issue in B.C. These workers often face low-wages, limited benefits and indebtedness to unscrupulous recruiters

Perhaps the most dramatic shift towards protecting worker rights is the end to “contract flipping.” The practice allowed

companies to “flip” to lower-cost contracts, pushing down workers’ wages, stripping their benefits and disrupting their vacation, shift scheduling and other entitlements. The practice was a scourge in many low-wage industries, including janitorial, food services, security and non-medical health care work. By ending this practice, thousands of low-wage workers, often women and racialized workers, finally have Continue to next page

Thankfully, the B.C. government introduced new licensing requirements and a registry for recruiters that migrant workers and advocates believe will deter rampant employment standards abuses. Second, updates to the ESA are set to rebalance power between employees and bad employers. For example, the recent changes eliminated the requirement for workers to fill out their own “self-help kits” when pursuing an employment standards violation. The discredited kits required workers to fill out complaints with their employer, jeopardizing the job security of the worker. The ESA updates also crack down on the ability of employers to steal tips from their workers, an egregious practice that

The professional Artists and Technicians of IATSE Local 891 in solidarity with all Union members on Labour Day 2019

Happy Labour Day! from all of us at Local 213 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers On this holiday weekend we take a moment to reflect on and celebrate the work of our sisters and brothers in the labour movement. Join us as we continue the fight for fair and safe working conditions for everyone.

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Unions are a key safeguard against inequality Continued from previous page job security.

celebrate the remarkable advancements for workers this year in B.C.

Third, and for the first time ever, workers facing intimate, personal or relationship violence will have access to protected leave from work. This was the decent thing to do and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unconscionable to think B.C. has gone so long without this safety net. The next step must be ensuring this leave is paid.

Despite the challenges ahead, today we

These are the principles on which organized labour was founded. No single union has ever achieved these goals with more success and consistency than the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Best wishes this Labour Day from the membership and officers of

Finally, changes made to the labour code have reduced barriers to workers seeking to unionize. Unions are a key safeguard against inequality. The LRC changes strengthen the prohibition on employer interference and allow for automatic certification when an employer has broken the law. Due to puzzling opposition from the BC Green Party, the unfair requirement for a second vote to certify a union remains. The government did, however, shorten the timeframe before the required second vote to help combat employer interference. Taken together, these myriad changes stand to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless British Columbians in every corner of the province. Of course, there is much left to do. Growing insecure work, a dysfunctional workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; compensation system and pending job losses due to mismanaged forestry policy by the BC Liberals come to mind.

Dignity and Justice A Voice in the Work Place

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 31 affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters Canada, and the Canadian Labour Congress

#1 Grosvenor Square, Delta, BC V3M 5S1 Stan Hennessy, President Richard Van Grol, Secretary-Treasurer

For Organizing Assistance Tel: 604-527-2722 Fax: 604-540-6073 BC teachers are a member union of the BC Federation of Labour.

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In wage theft case, Unifor goes to bat for vulnerable workers

nifor is proving that unions are just as valuable to non-union workers being exploited in the restaurant and hospitality sector. Five former workers at a Domino’s franchise have recently received a total of $10,486 after the B.C. Employment Standards Branch ruled the local owner was under-paying staff.

WITH THANKS ON LABOUR DAY

“This is the tip of the iceberg. Wage theft is often a fact of life for precarious workers,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor national president. “By making it easier to join a union and fighting for stronger employment standards, workers can end this exploitation once and for all.” When the complaint was first filed in 2017 and Unifor became involved, the employer (Georgia Pizza Inc.) voluntarily paid $8,942 to settle the complaints. Unifor and the workers determined the amount was insufficient and continued with the case. Earlier this summer, the Employment Standards Branch found in favour of the five workers and awarded another $1,544 in wages. In addition to the unpaid wages, the Branch also took the unusual step of fining the employer $2,500 for being in contravention of the following five sections of the B.C.

Employment Standards Act: • Wages (section 16 of the Act) • Overtime (section 40 of the Act) • Statutory holiday pay (section 45 of the Act) • Statutory holiday pay (section 46 of the Act) • Annual vacation pay (section 58 of the Act) “This workplace and hundreds of others like it are examples of why we need higher union density and regulations that actively protect workers. All workers have a right to the minimum standards in B.C.’s ESA, and Unifor will fight for those rights,” said Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor’s western regional director. “For more than a decade under the BC Liberals, regulations were rarely enforced and the deck was stacked against workers.”

Monday, Sept. 2 is Labour Day

Mayor Richard Stewart

– a day for us to recognize the contributions of working people

Councillor Brent Asmundson

across our nation and in our city. City Council would like to take this opportunity to thank the many individuals who work for the City, and throughout our community, to provide the services that make Coquitlam a wonderful place to live, work, study and do business.

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29TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO LABOUR UNIONS

What a difference a century makes L

ike thousands of labour activists, I’ll spend the first Monday in September surrounded by my family—my labour family. It’s a family I’ve been a part of since I first joined a union as a childcare worker more than 30 years ago. It’s a family I cherish.

By Stephanie Smith President, BCGEU Labour Day 2019 is special for me and every member of the BCGEU because this is our centennial year. The Provincial Civil Service Association of B.C. opened its first convention on July 26, 1919 in Vancouver’s

Eagle Hall. That convention was attended by 37 delegates representing a total membership of 980—all of whom worked directly for the provincial government. What a difference a century makes. The BCGEU’s membership is now over 80,000 strong and growing. And, while we still proudly represent tens of thousands of provincial government workers, well over half of our members work outside government in the broader public service and the private sector. But one critical thing hasn’t changed. One hundred years ago, those convention delegates and the workers they represented came together because they shared values—values like dignity and respect; equality and fairness; opportunity and security—and they knew that by working together in solidarity they could bring those values to life in their workplaces and their communities. One hundred years later, those values are still the foundation for everything the BCGEU stands for and fights for. Labour Day 2019 is a chance for BCGEU members to celebrate those values and what we’ve achieved because of them. It’s also a chance for us to acknowledge how far we still have to go to create a society where those values are a reality for all working people. Unions are under attack across the world and in our own country; the cost of necessities like transportation and housing continues to grow faster than wages; and,

we continue to see a shift from familysupporting full-time jobs to part-time, more precarious employment. The workers of tomorrow are counting on us to come through for them as our predecessors did for us. And this Labour Day I’m full of optimism for what we can achieve together. So, what can you do? 1.There is a lot at stake in the upcoming federal election. Get the facts about when, where and how to vote. Then do

your research and support candidates who are tackling issues that matter to working people—like living wages, job security, affordability, the environment and protecting public services. 2. Support working people in your community by making sure the businesses and corporations you deal with every day reflect your values. 3. Join a union. Visit the BCGEU’s website to find out how joining a union could benefit you and your coworkers.

Better together. Stronger together. Work life balance? Better pay? Improved working conditions? Join our union, make the change! Contact us at Unifor2000@mediaunion.ca or call 604-408-0746

Our members work here.

UNIONS WORK.

FOR EVERYONE. Unions work for their members. They also work for British Columbians, helping build the province. And through the Community Benefits Agreement they work to deliver jobs on public construction projects to local residents with a focus on apprentices, women & indigenous people. Enjoy Labour Day. And if you’d like to find out how our union could work for you, contact us.

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115. 1-888-486-3115 | IUOE115.ca

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