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GAIL HARVEY PHOTO

In the first installment of The Tri-City News’ three-part series leading up to the Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 16, we speak with photojournalist Gail Harvey, who shot the photo on this page and remembers covering Terry Fox and the Marathon of Hope 38 years ago. See story, page 3

As in the rest of region, house prices, listings and sales in the Tri-Cities continued on a downward trend this summer, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV).

REBGV said the region only had 1,929 sales in August, a drop of 36.6% from August of last year, when 3,043 homes were sold, and a 6.8% decline from July 2018 (2,070).

“Home buyers have been less active in recent months and we’re beginning to see prices edge down for all housing types as a result,” said REBGV president Phil Moore in a news release. “Buyers today have more listings to choose from and face less competition than we’ve seen in our market in recent years.” see DROPS IN LISTINGS, page 18

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2018 TERRY FOX RUN

‘The most important thing I’ve done.’

Photog remembers Marathon of Hope First in a series of articles leading up to the Tri-Cities Terry Fox Runs Sunday, Sept. 16.

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n 1980, photojournalist Gail Harvey was one of three reporters working in the Toronto newsroom for United Press Canada. And as the only woman on the team, she was often assigned to the night desk, where she would receive details of events from around the world.

But she kept seeing photos of Terry Fox on the news wire, and images of the young man from Port Coquitlam caught her eye.

She was intrigued by his cross-country adventure, which started in St. John’s, N.L., April 12, 1980, with his best friend and fellow PoCo resident Doug Alward, driving the Marathon of Hope van.

Harvey was especially keen to chase his story.

Why would someone with an artificial leg run a marathon a day to raise money for cancer research?

“The human condition fascinates me,” Harvey told The Tri-City News from Toronto last week. “I wanted to get to know what he was like and what made him tick.”

By the time Fox made his way across the eastern provinces and into Ontario, he had gone from oddity to national star.

By then, Isadore Sharp — the founder of CEO of the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, who had lost a son to melanoma two years prior — had joined the fundraising campaign, offering Fox, Alward and Fox’s brother, Darrell, room and food at his hotels along the way. The Canadian Cancer Society had also brought on a press officer, Bill Vigars, to steer the publicity.

Vigars invited Harvey to cover Fox’s welcome at Toronto city hall on July 11, 1980 — an event attended by 10,000 people that raised $100,000 for the charity.

Soon, Harvey was calling

GAIL HARVEY PHOTOS

Gail Harvey (above) snapped this iconic photo (left) of Port Coquitlam hometown hero Terry Fox during the Marathon of Hope in 1980 in Ontario. Harvey often covered the journey on her own time.

up Vigars to meet Fox on her days off.

“Wherever they were, I would drive up and hang out,” she recalled. “I did it on my own time.”

And Fox was open to meeting the press.

“He was just a great person.

He was so kind, shy, determined, very giving. It was very

moving what he was doing.

You couldn’t believe a human being who had lost his leg was doing all this and giving all the money to cancer research. It was a phenomenal thing.”

Using a Canon SLR with a long lens, Harvey captured Fox from the back of her Volkswagen Rabbit, sitting in the hatchback with Vigars at

the wheel.

She documented Fox being greeted by townspeople around Ontario and wellwishers waving their hands in support and stopping to drop off donations.

But Harvey also caught Fox on film during the quiet times, too, before sunrise, around 4 a.m. She still remembers

the sound he made when he pounded the pavement: “do do doot, do do doot.”

Her images also show Fox stopping at mid-morning for a huge breakfast and resting for the afternoon before he got back at it, with a few orange slices and water in his system.

“It was just a very organized thing,” Harvey recalled.

Harvey even camped out in the Marathon of Hope van while the guys were spending the night in a hotel. At one point, after a long day, she asked Fox — who had his prosthetic leg at the side of his

bed — what he thought about while he was on the road.

“He said, ‘I don’t think about anything except for putting one foot in front of the other. I just want to make it home.’”

One thing Harvey she never saw was Fox complain about his health, so when he stopped in Thunder Bay — after 143 days of running — she was shocked.

Harvey said she knew her images of Fox were important and, after he died at the age of 22 at Royal Columbian Hospital, after the cancer had returned, she knew her photos would become part of the nation’s memory of the hero.

Today, Harvey’s images are often used by the Terry Fox Foundation to promote fundraising for the Terry Fox Research Institute and other international cancer agencies.

Her photos were also blown up for the recent Terry Fox: Running to the Heart of Canada exhibit, shown at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que. (the display, in partnership with the Terry Fox Centre, continues to tour the country).

“I often say that’s probably the most important thing that I’ve done,” Harvey said of documenting the Marathon of Hope. “It’ll probably be on my tombstone: ‘Terry Fox Photographer.’

“It was pretty incredible and I’m grateful that I was able to be a part of that.”

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FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

Unions call for hospital safety measures Workers at FPH have been hurt, say two unions Grant GranGer The Tri-CiTy News

The lives of workers at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital (FPH) in Coquitlam are being endangered, according to their unions.

The BC Government and Service Employees Union (BCGEU), which represents more than 270 members at the hospital, says recent serious assaults on staff at the institution by patients show a disturbing trend.

“There have been 21 injuries to staff since May of this year, by patients who are at the hospital for committing serious crimes,” said BCGEU treasurer Paul Finch in a press release. “There has been a clear and willful pattern of neglect on the part of the employer in addressing these real and substantial safety concerns.”

The BC Nurses Union (BCNU), which has 200 members working at FPH, reported last month two nurses were assaulted at FPH in the space of two weeks. The BCNU said on Aug. 13, a nurse in the maximum-security unit received severe facial injuries in an incident. And on Aug. 5, a

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The BCGEU, which represents 270 employees at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam, says there have been 21 injuries to staff since May. nurse was sucker punched and suffered head injuries.

“These ongoing assaults on nurses are simply unacceptable and cannot continue to happen,” said BCNU president Christine Sorensen in a press release.

She said her union has been working with management to improve safety in the long term “but action is needed now.

That’s why we are calling for the immediate addition of safety protection officers on every unit at the facility… We cannot con-

tinue to allow nurses to be used as punching bags and repeatedly hit or abused.”

The BCGEU asserts in the last five years, WorkSafeBC has issued 57 safety orders and levied $171,000 in fines at FPH. It adds 102 WorkSafeBC reports show FPH has failed to protect its workers and little progress has been made in securing the safety of the employees.

BCGEU wants increased security presence when any staff is interacting with potentially violent patients. The union

claims, however, that’s something the B.C. Mental Health and Substance Use Services newly appointed chief operating officer Connie Coniglio has rejected because their presence could increase patient anxiety and trigger violent incidents.

Finch said a WCB report in March stated having security guards in the room would not cause violent outbreaks.

“Workers are being assaulted while treating patients without risk assessments being done, with inadequate security pro-

tection. One could make the case that the employer is complicit in these attacks on hospital staff,” said Finch.

In an emailed statement, Coniglio said the hospital takes all violent incidents very seriously. “We do everything we can to keep our staff, physicians and patients safe, including providing a full range of support for anyone involved in an incident to ensure his or her needs are met completely. Further, we conduct a thorough review of each incident so we can prevent it from happening again.”

Coniglio said a number of steps the hospital has taken have led to an overall decrease in incidents in the last couple of years. She also said the organization has been working with an expert on staff training on handling high-risk patients as well as making facility improvements and procedure changes designed to protect the staff.

The BCGEU wants the province to put the facility under the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s jurisdiction instead of the Ministry of Health because, currently, too many of the patients who don’t pose a threat are being mixed with those who do.

“They’re conducting what’s essentially a failed experiment.

They’re putting the safety of patients and staff at risk,” Finch told The Tri-City News. “It’s long overdue for the government to

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He cited an incident in which a worker was being choked by a patient and was saved by other staff.

“There’s been a systemic failure on the management of the facility,” said Finch. “The protocols in place are not sufficient enough to deal with this.”

Finch said the union will meet with the Provincial Health Services Association, which is responsible for FPH, and local management.

“We’re hopeful with meeting with management further but we also realize this is an ongoing issue and patient-on-staff assaults continue,” said Finch, adding the facility’s culture needs to change to fix that.

The union wants the government to make sure risk assessments are conducted on patients, adequate security is provided and there is funding for staff to take self-defence training.

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They’ve been operating under these circumstances for a while.

They universally say it’s not working. They constantly, and daily, say they’re at risk,” said Finch. “This is something that causes daily anxiety at the site.”

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POLICE

OPCC to investigate case of cops in Cuba PoMo and VPD officers are being kept in Cuba Gary MCKenna

The Tri-CiTy News

The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner of BC said it will investigate after two Lower Mainland officers, including one from Port Moody, were arrested on assault charges during a holiday in Cuba.

Rollie Woods, the deputy police complaint commissioner, told The Tri-City News an investigation occurs any time there are allegations of misconduct that “would likely

bring discredit on a municipal police department.”

“A police officer being investigated for criminal allegations, whether it be in Canada or any country, while they are off duty would fall within that category of discreditable conduct,” he said.

But he was quick to stress that “these would be allegations — nothing more than that.”

According to media reports, the issue involves a complaint from a 17-year-old girl, who alleged she was assaulted by a VPD officer. Preliminary reports stated the Port Moody officer allegedly witnessed the incident.

Woods confirmed to The Tri-City News in April that he

had received an official report from the PMPD about its officer on March 15 and a file was opened. He added on Thursday that investigators are still waiting for more information from Cuban police before deciding how best to proceed.

“I don’t imagine much investigation could or would be done until there has been some determination from the Cuban authorities and a decision on whether [the two officers] are going to be allowed to return back to Canada or not,” he said. “Then it would depend on the evidence that could be obtained from documents or witnesses from the Cuban authorities.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

Public Input Opportunity

Development Variance Permit No. DVP00051 Development Variance Permit No. DVP00051

PUBLIC INPUT 7 pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

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A public input opportunity is being provided in consideration of varying off-site servicing requirements to allow for a new sanitary sewer line to be located on the property rather than along the frontage route, Kingsway Avenue.

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CIVIC ELECTIONS: #CQvotes2018 • #POCOvotes2018 • #POMOvotes2018

Gamar running Four more declare an intention for Coq. mayor to run for Tri-Cities council seats Gary MCKenna

The lists of contestants vying for a spot on Tri-Cities councils got a little longer this week.

(The nomination period for candidates for city council, mayor and school board opened Tuesday and closes Friday, Sept. 14.)

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As a business owner, Adel Gamar specializes in offering executive leadership development and change management services.

Now, he hopes to bring those skills to Coquitlam council, where he is seeking the mayor’s chair in the October municipal election.

The son of Libyan immigrants who settled in Coquitlam in 1987, Gamar said he is running to improve housing affordability, keep taxes low and cut wasteful spending at city hall.

“Over the last 10 years with the same mayor, Coquitlam has become unaffordable and harder to live in for many of us,” he said. “We need bold leadership to keep our city growing while building a strong and vibrant community.”

Gamar, a former UNESCO education specialist, graduated with a bachelor of education from the University of Calgary before pursuing his masters in public administration at Harvard. After graduation, he accepted a dual position as a policy fellow at Harvard Law School and the head teaching fellow at the Harvard Kennedy

COQUITLAM: CRAIG ADEL GAMAR School of Government.

Currently, he sits on the Douglas College board, where he said he has mentored young people in the community, and is a board member with the Coquitlam Foundation.

“City government can do better for people,” he said. “We must demand a mayor that brings people of diverse backgrounds and political persuasions together for the greater public good. Coquitlam can become a livable, affordable and sustainable community for its people.”

The only other declared candidate for mayor in Coquitlam is Massimo Mandarino. It’s not known whether Mayor Richard Stewart will run for re-election. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

Ben Craig said he is running to reduce the size of government and cut costs at city hall.

The Maillardville resident, who has been a financial advisor for 20 years, added that council is becoming too disconnected from residents and that term limits should be considered to increase turnover on council.

“I believe the longer you serve in government, the less ability you have to come up with ideas that fall outside of the status quo,” he said, calling himself an “outsider” who can make a difference. “That is where I hope I can play a big role.”

Craig has twice run unsuccessfully for a council seat: in a 2013 byelection and in the 2014 general election. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

POCO: WASHINGTON Port Coquitlam Coun.

Dean Washington is running for a third term on council.

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Coquitlam Public Library will be hosting an all-candidates meet and greet — and eat — later this month at its City Centre branch ahead of the October civic election.

Residents are invited to meet the people running for mayor and council in their community and enjoy a few light refreshments. No registration is required for the event, which will take place between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept.

30. For more information go to www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way, next to Henderson Place mall.

This week, Washington joined fellow incumbents Laura Dupont and Glenn Pollock to formally announce his intention to seek a third term as an elected official.

(Coun. Brad West is running for mayor — leaving one seat open on council — while councillors Darrell Penner and Mike Forrest have yet to publicly say if they’re running for re-election, although both have filed nomination papers with the city.)

Washington, who placed sixth in the 2014 municipal campaign with 4,795 votes, said in his news release he has “truly enjoyed being a part of seeing our city continue to evolve into one of the best places to live and work in the Lower Mainland.”

The chair of the finance and budget committee, Washington

said he wants to carry on “making sure the tax increases are kept in check so residents keep their money where it belongs: in their pockets.”

He said he also looks forward to overseeing the revitalization of the downtown and northside business areas as well as bringing in more family festivals to PoCo. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

POCO: TRAVISS

A 23-year-old political science major at Simon Fraser University hopes to put his field into practice at the Port Coquitlam council table.

This week, Justin Traviss announced he plans to run for a civic seat in the Oct. 20 election.

In his press release, the firsttime candidate said he wants

“to bring a fresh perspective and positive change to Port Coquitlam.”

“Housing and affordability issues are incredibly important to me as a full-time student working to pay for my education,” the Terry Fox secondary graduate said.

Traviss also said he wants to keep PoCo’s “small-town charm and welcoming nature.”

His platform can be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@justinpoco). jcleugh@tricitynews.com

POMO: EVANS

Tasha Faye Evans is the latest candidate to declare her intention to run for Port Moody council in the Oct. 20 municipal elections.

Evans is an educator and Indigenous activist who was instrumental in the creation of the Port Moody Welcome Post project.

Evans said she’s running because she’s concerned about the amount of development planned for the city. She said there is a disconnect between the desires of residents and the direction of the current council.

“I’m running to ensure that the voices of people who share my views are heard,” she said. mbartel@tricitynews.com

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Laidler says it would be different this time He quit last time, running again for Anmore council Gary McKenna

The Tri-CiTy News

A former Anmore village councillor who resigned in 2012 less than a year into his first term, sparking a byelection, is again seeking a seat on council.

TIM LAIDLER

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

Motions on pay, investment at UBCM summit Grant GranGer The Tri-CiTy News

A resolution from Coquitlam council aimed at taking the decision of elected officials determining their own pay off their plate is likely to get a rough ride at next week’s Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention.

The resolution asks the UBCM to examine how to determine the pay of local government elected officials “in a fair and reasonable way.”

In June, Coun. Terri Towner proposed the province and UBCM create an independent commission to determine how councillors should be paid.

That initial motion was shot down but, after a couple of revisions, council finally approved a revised resolution just prior to the UBCM’s June 30 deadline.

The resolution says the concept of elected officials voting on their own salaries raises many concerns and can diminish trust in local government.

The UBCM’s resolution book for the convention said the membership has discussed the issue before but no one has specifically asked the organization to establish an independent process to assist municipalities.

The committee noted the UBCM defeated a motion in 2012 asking Victoria to have the province’s municipal auditor general responsible for determining the most appropriate way to establish remuneration levels.

In 2006, a resolution asked the UBCM to investigate the feasibility of providing pay studies that would be available to all local governments. But no action was taken because that comparison information is available through surveys the UBCM was already doing with individual local governments.

The committee said, beyond the survey work, it would be interested in learning what other tools Coquitlam or any other municipality envisioned could be used in an “independent process” to assist local governments.

In addition to Coquitlam’s motion, Port Moody council is asking the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) to divest itself of all investments from fossil fuel-related companies and endeavours; or, alternately, it should go ahead with establishing a socially responsible investment fund free of investments in fossil-fuel related companies, an idea endorsed at the 2017 UBCM convention. Port Moody’s resolution received the backing of the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA).

The committee noted at last year’s convention, the MFA held a workshop on the issue and told those attending it was opposed to the narrow approach of fossil-fuel divestment but did support a broader socially responsible investing approach. Since then, the MFA has committed to creating the fund if it can get at least $100 million from local governments to start it. So far, the MFA has received $65 million.

PoMo also wants the province to take the lead in North America in providing the highest available level of provincial subsidy for the purchase of electric vehicles.

In another resolution, Port Moody proposes the UBCM and the province get together and explore establishing a business retention heritage program. Its purpose would be to stabilize rents and provide incentives to keep established, independently owned local businesses going. PoMo suggests it could be similar to a fund San Francisco has to keep its longstanding local businesses around.

Port Moody has also wants the province to enable municipalities to implement local incentive programs to support home energy refits. Similar resolutions to the UBCM approved by the LMLGA executive and Powell River are also being considered at the convention.

The convention runs Monday (Sept. 10) to Friday (Sept. 14) in Whistler. newsroom@tricitynews.com

Tim Laidler told The Tri-City News this week he is hoping to win back his old job in the Oct. 20 municipal election and said he does not believe the issues that arose during his first stint with the village will occur again.

“Currently, the mayor and council are doing a great job,” he said. “All the finances are in place… I feel like now I can contribute.”

That was not the case six years ago, when Laidler

questioned the hiring of Tim Harris as chief administration officer, calling the hiring process flawed and the candidate unqualified. He favoured Rory Mandryk, who had been doing similar work for the village of Lions Bay, but was on medical leave at the time.

Mandryk would launch a Human Rights Tribunal complaint against Anmore, arguing he was discriminated against because he suffered from depression.

Laidler concurred with Mandryk, stating that several councillors had learned details of his medical issues during the hiring process, which affected their decisions. At the tribunal hearing, Laidler even spoke in Mandryk’s favour.

But Jacqueline Beltgens, the adjudicator overseeing the case, dismissed the complaint against the village.

Laidler’s decision to resign his post in 2012 sparked a byelection that then-mayor

Heather Anderson said cost the village between $8,000 and $9,000, roughly the equivalent of a 1% property tax increase.

Still, Laidler said he believes he made the right decision when he left office.

“I would deal with it the same way,” he said. “With the current council they have on, I feel absolutely sure that everything is being dealt with properly and correctly.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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Roast of outgoing PoCo mayor to raise cash for foundation Greg Moore roast set for Sept. 19 at Terry Fox Theatre

ROAST DETAILS

GRant GRanGeR The Tri-CiTy News

During the past 10 years, Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore has received his fair share of jabs.

He’ll get many more later this month, only this time they will be all in fun — and he’ll be dishing out a few, too.

The Mayor Moore Roast is being held Wednesday, Sept.

19, with PoCo’s outgoing top politician getting roasted in a fundraising event for the PoCo Community Foundation.

The roast is the brainchild of Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce executive director Michael Hind, who has organized a couple such events before. He figured it would be a good way to have fun, say thank you to Moore for his years of public service and raise money for an organiza-

POCO MAYOR GREG MOORE tion he believes in as a former member of its board of directors.

“It’s about a nice fun evening, poke a bit of fun at the mayor and for him to poke a little back,” said Hind. “He’s fine with it. He’s looking forward to it. The roastee gets the last word, so he expects to have some fun back.”

Hind said a final list of roasters hasn’t been completed but several have been invited, with some being local and others from outside the city. Some will do their poking in person

The Mayor Moore Roast will be held at the Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate), with registration, cash bar and mingling at 6:30 p.m., theatre doors opening at 7 p.m. and roast running from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Tickets are $50 and are available at tricitiesbc. snapd.com/events/ view/1181080. while others will deliver their barbs via video.

Although he wouldn’t say how much it’s hoped will be raised for the foundation, he said there will be another announcement or two during the evening that will help the group, which aids local charities.

“I think people will be very impressed with the direction this foundation is going in,” he said. newsroom@tricitynews.com

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INGRID RICE

It’s back to school for thousands of school kids in the TriCities this week. and back to school means back to traffic.

In too many cases, traffic around schools is simply parents driving their kids to school.

In some cases, kids are driven from outside a school’s catchment to access programs of choice. In many cases, parents are concerned about safety and their children walking to school.

Ironically, of course, the more people who drive their kids to school, the less safe it is for those walking. but walking is healthy both for individual children and school communities. doing so provides increasingly sedentary kids with exercise and gives them a mental boost before they spend much of the day sitting. as well, the power of habit is important. Get into the habit of walking or biking while in elementary school and that will be more likely to carry through the teen years into adulthood.

Sadly, today only about half the number of kids walk to school than did when their parents were children.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

WHAT’S YOUR OPINION? this week’s question:

Do the school-age kiDs in your life walk to school the majority of the time?

last week’s question:

Do you plan to vote in the upcoming referenDum on proportional representation?

last week: YES 88% / NO 12%

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hen b.C.’s community nonprofits join forces, they do it based on key principles. one of the most important is that we’re “better together” — more effective in supporting healthier, stronger communities. That’s why we’re excited at board voice about the b.C. government’s foundry initiative. board voice is a non-profit made up of community leaders who govern charitable organizations across b.C. LESLIE WELIN that provide services to strengthen communities. We want governments to plan for better social health in the same way they already do for economic performance.

Such plans must be specific and clear, with shared goals, actions and achievable outcomes, and unite efforts across traditional organizational boundaries. b.C.’s 13 foundry centres are a shining example of social planning in action. developed to provide youth with health and wellness services, foundry is a “one-stop shop” where the provincial DelIVeRY 604-472-3040 NewsROOM 604-472-3030 DIsPlaY aDs 604-472-3020 classIfIeD aDs 604-444-3056 n

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government and more than 100 community partners collaborate to provide health services, social workers, employment counselling, peer support and substance-use programs under one roof.

That might seem an obvious approach. but b.C. doesn’t have a social policy plan that connects the efforts of government, communities, non-profits, school districts and health authorities. The traditional approach tends to tErry moISt “silo” services.

Here’s one example of how a siloed approach serves us badly: almost a third of b.C.’s Grade 4 students aren’t reading at the expected level and a similar number fall short in math. a problem for our schools, right?

Except that 30% of b.C. children start kindergarten “not ready to learn.” for many, it’s because their parents are poor. These children may not have had the same opportunities, support or even nutrition as those from higher-income families.

It’s not a problem that schools can solve on their own. More ef-

fective community supports for families facing challenges could make a much greater difference than any changes to the education system.

The foundry project was launched under the former government and expanded by the current one, an encouraging indication that the value of social planning is recognized across partisan lines. also encouraging is the government’s commitment to developing a poverty reduction strategy that breaks down “silos” and builds partnerships. board voice members are volunteer directors of non-profits across the province. They share one important objective: To make life better in their communities for everyone. Planning, collaboration and sustainability are critical to that.

In six months, the government will present a budget and fiscal plan, a vital road map for b.C.’s immediate future. We hope to see a social policy plan in the budget documents that is every bit as detailed and rigorous. few things matter more to individual wellbeing than the collective health of our communities. That doesn’t happen by accident. b.C. needs a social plan.

Leslie Welin is co-chair of the Board Voice Society of BC. Terry Moist is a Board Voice community lead for North Vancouver Island.

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‘Insight’ doesn’t apply Fix recycling system to all topics covered The Editor, Re. “Everyone has a stake in defending freedom of the press” (Opinion, The Tri-City News, Aug. 24).

While I strongly agree with Kirk LaPointe’s accusation against Trump being “the largest democratic threat [to journalism],” I am compelled to voice my dissent with his other claim that “[journalists are] driven by a determination and an objective of greater transparency and insight.”

Contrary to Mr. LaPointe’s claim, I’ve seen a surfeit of occasions where the objective of supposed transparency has been blatantly violated, the truth grossly distorted for the sake of expediently selling information to a credulous public who regard the evening news as gospel.

Nowhere is this example more scandalous than for

the topic of mental illness.

In fact, mental illness has so frequently been sensationalized and misrepresented in the news that an indelible stigma has been seared into the minds of the mass public, who consequently believe the lie that schizophrenics are violent and dangerous. Nothing could stray further from the truth when, in reality, the vast majority of schizophrenics are peaceful and law-abiding, although their tales of benevolence never grace the pages of our newspapers simply because such stories are unsalable.

Two years ago, I watched a news story about a babysnatching whose perpetrator was claimed to suffer from a mental illness; in conclusion, the reporter stated: “The mentally challenged can be dangerous.

It’s well documented that

some of our most horrific crimes... are mental healthrelated.” All the while, images of the infamous Greyhound bus tragedy and other related incidents flickered over the television screen.

When I wrote a vehement letter criticizing the press for this malicious misdeed of one-sidedness, as did many other disgusted viewers, not a single letter was published to rectify the misrepresentation.

While individual journalists might strive to portray the news ethically and transparently, their obligation to their work contracts and the pressure to sensationalize and to omit — for the sake of maximizing sales potential — will ultimately result in a biased distortion of reality both on the page and the screen.

Peter Toth, Port Coquitlam

The Editor, Re. “In PoCo, recycling ambassadors patrol & educate” (The Tri-City News, Sept. 5).

Here we go again. The city of Port Coquitlam’s recycling snoops have been out and around checking taxpayers recycling bins. Seems to me they would be better off spending their time convincing council that the recycling program is broken.

Why is it that plastic bags are not accepted? Why food foil wrap is and a red foil gift bag is not? Why is a plastic toy not accepted but a plastic cookie cutter is?

The PoCo program is flawed.

People want to recycle but when they get to their recycling bin, they stand there making decisions about which recyclable will be accepted and which one goes in the garbage (and by the way, throwing something completely recyclable in the garbage seems wrong to most people!).

Because an item has less value to a recycler doesn’t mean it should be allowed to refuse it. Plastic bags are a good example of selective recy-

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Two letter writers have a problem with how the city of Port Coquitlam handles recycling. cling by recyclers.

Again, the PoCo system is flawed but the city levies fines on those who are trying but make mistakes. Change it.

A. Williams, Port Coquitlam

BACK TO BLUE Bins

The Editor, Port Coquitlam residents are sick of driving all over the city to do their recycling.

Go back to the city collecting

recycling in the blue bin and the percentages will go up.

Make it easier for us and there will be less recyclable material found in the garbage bins and less carbon footprint for those of us who do drive and recycle.

Just in my cul de sac, it would mean six vehicles as opposed to one city truck taking recycling.

It’s not rocket science.

Chris Taylor, Port Coquitlam

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PORT MOODY A giant N sign installed on the median of North Road helps define the Burqitlam corridor along the border between Coquitlam and Burnaby.

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The city of Coquitlam is hoping a number of functional and aesthetic improvements to North and Clarke roads will make the busy thoroughfares more inviting to pedestrians and cyclists.

Last week, the city announced the completion of the Burquitlam project, which has seen the addition of new lighting features, improved multi-use pathways, pedestrian crossings and wider sidewalks in pedestrian areas.

Andreea Toma, the city’s general manager of strategic initiatives, said the enhancements mirror some of the work that was done along Pinetree Way in

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the City Centre neighbourhood following the opening of the Evergreen Extension in 2016.

“We are hoping this will create a lot of opportunity,” she said this week. “Just because you are building a SkyTrain [station]… doesn’t mean you can’t create beautification that actually animates the street around it.”

One of the main features of the Burquitlam project is the installation of illuminated street markers and what the city refers to as “iconic lighting.” Toma said the infrastructure improvements not only beautify the area but make it safer for pedestrians walking through the neighbourhood, particularly at night.

“When you have a lit corridor, it makes it more inviting,”

she said. “That has certainly been the case for Pinetree Way.” The project is built around two gateway features: one at Clarke Road, which consists of an illuminated street marker; and a North Star located at North Road in the median at Gatineau Place. According to a city press release, a third Plaza Star will be installed at North Road and Clarke Road north of Cottonwood Avenue following the completion of a nearby multi-family residential development. Toma said that Coquitlam worked with the city of Burnaby to save money on the project and create a more consistent streetscape. She added the city hopes to eventually extend the project south down North Road.

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A rendering of a 70-unit condo building in Port Moody. about this project,” Clay said, adding he’d be more excited if it offered some affordable rental units, or perhaps technical innovations. “It really isn’t delivering anything else to the residents of the city.”

The project’s architect, Paul Goodwin of GBL Architects, told the committee the building’s 70 condo units would range from 522 sq. ft. to 1,134 sq. ft.; 39 would be one-bedroom or one-bedroom plus den units; 23 would be twobedroom and two-bedroom plus den; and eight would be three-bedroom and threebedroom plus den. Parking for 111 vehicles would be provided in a two-storey underground parkade, along with space for 96 bicycles.

But several members of the committee agreed having so many units serviced by only one elevator could be a problem if that elevator breaks down or is otherwise tied up by someone moving in or out, especially for residents with mobility issues who rely on the elevator to get to and from their unit.

“I would like to see more work for adaptability and accessibility,” Coun. Zoe Royer said. “We know it’s the future of most everyone in the room.”

The committee meeting was the first since the advisory design panel was disbanded and its function rolled into CPAC in an effort to streamline the development application process.

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A developer proposing to build a six-storey mixed-use condo complex on two vacant lots on St. Johns Street will have to do a little more work before presenting it to city council.

Tuesday, Port Moody’s community planning advisory committee (CPAC) told FL Group GP Ltd. it needs to figure out how to add a second elevator to the L-shaped building, which would include 70 condo units along with 8,123 sq. ft. of commercial space on the ground floor.

The committee also suggested the builder work harder to make the project, proposed for land located between Moody middle school and the PoMo police station, more environmentally sustainable and improve its cultural component, perhaps by adding public art or artistic bike stands.

While committee member Callan Morrison said the project would be a marked improvement over the vacant lots where it would be built, Mayor Mike Clay said the proposal left him cold.

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Coquitlam saw new detached listings drop to 146 in August, a decrease of 25.1% from July. Attached listings went down 22.5% to 69 and condo listings were down 16.5% at 147.

The number of sales in the city, though, increased slightly from 48 to 60 for homes, 34 to 37 for townhouses and 68 to 85 for condominiums.

The average price for a Coquitlam house in August was $1,305,300, a dip of 0.3% from July and down 1.1% from May, although it was still 2% more than August 2017.

The typical attached home (townhouses) in the city went for $690,000, which was 2.9% less than in July, a 2.2% decrease from May and a 7.7% increase from last August.

Benchmark condominium prices were up, however, selling for $552,500, 0.7% more than in July, 0.3% above what it sold for in May and 15.9% compared to a year ago.

In Port Coquitlam, house listings were actually up slightly, from 55 to 59, while attached home listings plummeted from 61 in July to 32 in August; as well, there were 54 condo listings in August compared to 66 in July.

PoCo’s sales numbers were all down, with house sales dipping from 22 in July to 18 in August, townhouses from 21 to 18 and condos from 41 to 36.

The typical PoCo house sale in August was $1,008,100, a dip of 0.8% from July, 3.9% less than May and just 0.5% more than August 2017. A benchmark PoCo townhouse sold for $667,500 a drop of 2.7% compared to July and 3.2%

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The average selling price in August for a Coquitlam house was $1.3 million, down 0.3% from July, and down 2% from August 2017. compared to May, with an increase of 4.1% from last August.

The typical condo price was $471,700, which was down 1.9% from July but 14.4% more than August ’17.

New listings in Port Moody/ Belcarra area were dramatically down in August, with only 17 houses on the market compared to 31 the previous month, just eight new townhouse listings compared to 24 in July, and 30 condos went up for sale in contrast to the 49 that were put on the market a month earlier. As in PoCo, the number of Port Moody sales decreased from July to August, going from 12 detached homes to five, 14 attached homes to six and 25 condo sales to 18.

PoMo’s benchmark for a detached home stayed stagnant from July and May at $1,529,200, which is 2.5% more than August ’17. A typical townhouse in Port Moody went for $687,700, 0.3% less than July but 0.4% more than May and 8.1% over last August. The condo benchmark price was $668,800 which was down 0.8% from the previous month and 3.5% from

May, but 15.2% more than last August.

In the REBGV’s area — which runs from Whistler to South Delta, and north of the Fraser River to Maple Ridge — there were 3,881 residential properties put up for sale in August, an 8.6% drop from the same month in 2017 and an 18.6% decrease from July, when 4,770 homes were listed. Current listings are up to 11,824, 34.3% above August last year and 2.6% less than July.

“With fewer buyers active in the market, benchmark prices across all three housing categories have declined for two consecutive months across the region,” said Moore.

Prices dropped for typical properties across the board, with detached home sales down 3.1% from August ’17 at $1.561 million and a 2.8% dip from May of this year. The benchmark for condos was $695,000, a 10.3% increase from a year ago, but a 1.6% decrease in the last three months. Typical town homes went for $846,100, a 0.8% decrease since May. newsroom@tricitynews.com

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION The City has received applications for Temporary Use Permits (TUP) for the properties located at 1636 Regan Avenue, 2601 Spuraway Avenue and 1160 Lansdowne Drive. The applicants, the Calvary Baptist Church, the Coquitlam Alliance Church and the Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship, are requesting temporary use permits to permit the operation of a temporary cold/wet weather emergency shelter program during the fall and winter months for people who are homeless. These TUPs would expire on September 17, 2020.

The cold/wet weather emergency shelter program previously operated at these locations from 2007 – 2015. While a 30-bed year-round emergency shelter opened in 2015 at 3030 Gordon Avenue, demand for shelter has continued to increase, particularly during inclement weather conditions.

The program would be: • • • • • •

Operated by a local non-profit organization (the Hope For Freedom Society); Located at various churches in the Tri-Cities on a rotating basis; Permitted to operate for a maximum of 31 consecutive days (i.e. one month) at a time and able to operate for up to two non-consecutive months in the fall and winter seasons; Permitted to house up to 30 people from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily; Permitted to operate for two winter seasons: 2018/19 and 2019/20; and Not permitted to accept people who walk up to the church to access the shelter. People will be picked up at different points in the Tri-Cities and brought to the church for the night, and then taken back to these points in the morning.

These TUPs would be subject to the City’s Housing Agreement Bylaw which provides for regulations around program operation rules and procedures. Additional information related to these applications, including copies of the Temporary Use Permits, City’s Housing Agreement Bylaw and the Cold Wet Weather Mat Program Policy and Procedures Manual may be inspected from Friday, August 31, 2018 to Monday, September 17, 2018 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 these applications by contacting Jenna Dallmeyer, Planning and Development Department, at 604-927-3469 or at jdallmeyer@coquitlam.ca.

You are invited to provide input to Council relative to these applications.

These applications will be considered by Council at their Regular Council Meeting to be held on Monday, September 17, 2018. 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 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.

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Coq. volunteer takes home Sovereign’s Medal Award recognizes volunteer work with young people A Coquitlam woman was one of 40 British Columbians to receive the Sovereign’s Medal for volunteers Thursday in Victoria.

The medal was presented to Jennifer MartinBlatherwick by British Columbia Lt. Gov. Janet Austin. The award recognizes exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians in a wide range of fields.

Martin-Blatherwick, according to a provincial government news release,

ship program of the Creative Problem Solving Society.

Martin-Blatherwick also coaches two Odyssey of the Mind teams at Coquitlam’s Rochester elementary school including being a world finalist in 2013, ’14 and ’15.

Her other volunteer activities include acting as the secretary for the District Parent Advisory Council, sitting on a citizens advisory council for

federal corrections, a community advisor to the city of Coquitlam during the consultation process for Rochester Park’s restoration and being a Girl Guides of Canada troop leader.

Martin-Blatherwick is a candidate for Coquitlam school trustee in the election Oct. 20. newsroom@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews

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Sometimes, the best way to learn how to navigate a complex system is to get the lowdown from someone who has already been down that tough road.

That’s what’s being offered to Tri-City families whose loved ones are dealing with serious mental illness.

Beginning Sept. 18 and running on Tuesdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m., through Dec. 4, Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society will run the Family-to-Family education program.

The free class will cover topics such as symptoms of bipolarity, schizophrenia, clinical depression and anxiety; treatment; advice on working with the system; medications and communication; and problem solving. And it will offer tips and information you can only get from someone who has been through the same experience.

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NANCY FORD ber who has been through the challenges of accessing services for their loved one,” said Nancy Ford, Pathways’ executive director, who struggled to get services for her own son who experienced psychosis.

“I was saved by this program,” said Ford, who noted she did not know what to do to get help for her son nor did she understand what he was going through and why. Ford called somebody at Pathways who knew what to do because they had already taken the course.

“It was a year before we got him into treatment,” Ford said, acknowledging that her son, now 38, had to be picked up by

The Family-to-Family education program is free but registration is required. It will be held at the New View Society Clubhouse, 2050 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam.

For information and to register, call 604-926-0856 or email info@pathwayssmi.org. For a course outline and details, visit www.pathwayssmi.org/ education/family-tofamily-course. police under the Mental Health Act in order to get help.

Families who are struggling will quickly identify with some of the issues raised at the Pathways Family-to-Family program, as Ford herself did over a decade ago. “The most important message families get from this course is that their loved one is not a behaviour problem. It’s an illness and it needs treatment just like diabetes, heart disease and cancer.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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B-Line touted as an alternative to driving Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

A new B-Line bus service is expected to reduce travel times between Maple Ridge and Coquitlam from the current one-hour trip to 37 minutes, according to TransLink.

Daniel Freeman, the manager of rapid bus service, said some infrastructure upgrades, like an HOV bus lane and queue-jumping pullouts for transit vehicles at major intersections, would help speed up the route.

“That means it starts becoming competitive with driving,” he said during a presentation to Coquitlam council earlier this summer. “People will have a better option for their journey.”

But Freeman acknowledged that road construction does not fall under TransLink’s jurisdiction and he said it is looking for buy-in and support from municipalities to assist with the B-Line rollout.

He noted that one of the most congested choke points along the future route, which is expected to follow Lougheed Highway between Haney Place and Coquitlam Central Station, is between Westwood Street and the Coquitlam bus loop.

That short distance, he said,

can take bus drivers currently routed through the area more than 11 minutes to cover.

“It can be very slow and unreliable,” Freeman said.

Joszef Dioszeghy, Coquitlam’s general manager of engineering and public works, said city staff have been in discussions with TransLink about improvements in connection with the new B-Line. But he noted that while the B-Line mainly benefits residents in Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, road improvements to accommodate the bus route would also improve traffic congestion for local transit users and automobile commuters as well.

“To be honest, the benefits to Coquitlam residents are far less than the other communities impacted by this B-Line,” he said. “All the improvement and changes… will on the one hand benefit not only the B-Line, but other transit lines and transit users without negatively impacting the general traffic. That is where our focus is currently.”

Most city councillors were receptive to TransLink’s request for support.

Coun. Terry O’Neill said residents are increasingly drawn eastward and would benefit from shorter transit trips to

neighbouring municipalities, while Coun. Chris Wilson noted improved B-Line service is important for the regional transportation network.

“We have benefitted from TransLink and we have an obligation to help those east of us to help with improved transportation,” Wilson said, later adding: “It will hopefully take a whole bunch of cars off the road.”

Meanwhile, Freeman said the new B-Line service has the support of the community. He pointed to a survey conducted during the first phase of consultation, which found that 81% of respondents approved of the new route and its location.

In March, TransLink announced it would be introducing 58 new large-capacity buses that would add four new B-Line routes — including one through the Tri-Cities — to its regional transit network. A press release at the time said the service expansion would put 207,000 people within walking distance of transit that will run every 10 minutes or better during peak periods and 15 minutes or better during off-peak periods, with the service available 18 hours a day. The service is expected to be operational in the fall of 2019. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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festival circuit, the Russian native and his band represented the White Rock Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn., in 2014 and ’16 — both times advancing to the semi-finals. For tickets, call 604-937-0998 or visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.

MOTOWN

The city of Coquitlam closes its summer concert series with a nod to Motown, featuring Kokosoul and Hitsville USA on the TD Community Plaza stage at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The free music concert begins at 7 p.m. and visitors are encouraged to dress up in late 1950s and 60s costumes and dance to the tunes. TCBY Frozen Yogurt, Whistler Wood Fired Pizza Co. and Wings Outdoor Grill will have food trucks on site. Visit coquitlam.ca.

Sunday, Sept. 9 SOOFI FOOD

Pasta Polo restaurateur Fred Soofi will serve up a three-course lunch at the Coquitlam Farmers Market, located in the parking lot at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; get tickets in advance for his meal via eventbrite.ca. Visit makebakegrow.com.

ART RECEPTION

Meet the creators behind the new art shows opening at 7 p.m. at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam): Dorothy Doherty has painting and clay works in her series Exploring Form in Paint and Clay while Jay Lyonns presents The Forgotten City, and School District 43 art teachers exhibit multiple mediums in a group display. The three shows are on until Oct. 6. Visit placedesarts.ca.

PAWS FOR CAUSE

Bring your pooch to Coquitlam Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way) for the annual BC SPCA Paws for a Cause, a fundraiser for the animal society and the new Tri-Cities’ adoption and education centre. Running from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the festival site will include a beer garden, vendors and a barbecue. Call 604-468-4044 or visit spca.bc.ca/tricitieswalk to register.

VAMANOS

Four musicians from Guanajuato, Mexico, spice up the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody) with a performance starting at 8 p.m.

A set dinner will be served an hour before the RevoluSon show, which is part of the eatery’s Music Beyond Borders series. Call 604-937-0998 or visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.

Saturday, Sept. 8 ALL THOSE STEPS

Test your endurance at the ninth annual Coquitlam Crunch Diversity Challenge in aid of the Coquitlam Foundation Diversity Fund and the Dogwood Seniors Society Nothin’ Dragon Masters dragon boat team and community programs. Sponsored in part by The Tri-City News, the event starts at 8 a.m. with The Stair Master and is followed by the Make It Or Break It and the recreation hikes. Meet at the base of the stairs at 1248 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam. Visit coquitlamcrunch.com to register online.

ADVENTURE CHALLENGE

Sports lovers will be at Rocky Point Park (2800block of Port Moody) from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the 12th annual Innovative Fitness Adventure Challenge, a three-discipline event for teams of two and four to kayak, mountain bike and trail run around a 29.5-km course. Proceeds support KidSport. To volunteer or sign up, visit ifac.ca.

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS September 22 10am Fairy Garden Workshop September 29 10am Indoor Planter Workshop 2pm Fall Colour Planter Workshop October 6 10am Bulbs that Spread Seminar 2pm Pumpkin Planting Workshop October 13 10am Garlic & Cover Crop Seminar 2pm Kids Plant Bulbs in Pots

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Take a walk around the Riverview Hospital grounds in Coquitlam for Treefest 25, on Sunday.

SUPER HEROES

Kids can dress up as Iron Man or Wonder Woman — or another super hero — for the Port Coquitlam Heroes in the Park gathering, from noon to 3 p.m. at The Park at Fremont (Seabourne Place at Ranger Lane). Families can meet first responders — i.e., firefighters, police, search and rescue members and paramedics — at the free drop-in event. Visit facebook.com/ events/253766418687423/.

USED SPORTS GEAR

The early bird gets the worm at the biannual KidSport Tri-Cities used sporting goods sale, running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Poirier Forum (618 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Pick up donated bikes, hockey equipment, lacrosse swag and skates, among other items, at the sale.

Admission is by donation or with non-perishable goods for the Share food bank. Sponsored

by Westminster Savings and The Tri-City News, the sale helps with children’s registrations for sports programs. To volunteer, email cwilson630@gmail.com. Visit kidsporttricities.ca.

READING MEDALS

Kids who completed their reading booklets

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this summer can pick up their medals from the Coquitlam Public Library (Nancy Bennett Room, 575 Poirier St.) at a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Visit coqlibrary.ca.

PARK UPDATE

The city of Coquitlam is throwing a neighbourhood party to celebrate the newly updated Cape Horn Park (186 San Juan Pl., Coquitlam) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There’ll be games, flower planting, music and hot dogs. Visit coquitlam.ca.

CHA CHA

Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szfler are back after the summer break with their weekly salsa dance night, held in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). A beginner’s class starts at 8 p.m. with the tunes spinning for the party from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is $10. Parking is free or hop on the Evergreen Extension to the Lafarge Lake/ Douglas station. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.

ELECTRIC BLUES

Guitarist, songwriter and singer Arsen Shomakhov lights up the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody) with his electric blues sounds at 8 p.m. A regular on the blues/jazz

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Join the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society as it celebrates 25 years of its tree festivals at Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam. From 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., take a guided tree tour, listen to talks about the heritage site’s arboretum, visit the SPARC and Coquitlam Amateur Radio Emergency Services Society displays, and enjoy the anniversary cake. The family-friendly party will happen rain or shine. Enter the grounds from Colony Farm Road and follow the signs.

Visit rhcs.org.

PARK REFRESH

Another Coquitlam park will be feted this weekend. The city hosts a party to mark the makeover of Good Neighbour Park (1415 Foster Ave.) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take part in games, plant pansies and dance to the music; free hot dogs will be served. Visit coquitlam.ca.

MEET THE MP

MP Ron McKinnon (Liberal, Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam) hosts his annual summer social at Lions Park (2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam) from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., where the federal politician will also recognize his community champion nominees and winners. Call 604-9271080 or visit ronmckinnon.org.

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Fall fun: storytimes, events and stargazing BOOKS PLUS Books Plus runs in The TriCity News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

COQUITLAM

• Fall Storytimes begin next week. Registration is not needed for these free programs — just drop in. Find CPL’s new schedule at www.coqlibrary. ca.

• TOMORROW: Summer Reading Club medal awards ceremony: Collect a medal for working so hard as a reader this summer at a ceremony Saturday, Sept. 8, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Poirier branch in the Nancy Bennett Room. If you can’t make it to either of the ceremonies, medals will be available afterwards at both library branches, and on Library Link.

• Author visit: An evening with Tima Kurdi: Local author Tima Kurdi talks about her book, The Boy on the Beach: My Family’s Escape from Syria and Our Hope for a New Home. Kurdi is the aunt of Alan Kurdi, whose body washed up on a Turkish beach in September 2015. The talk is set

TIMA KURDI for Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7 to 9 p.m. at the City Centre branch in Rooms 136 and 137. This is a free program; register through www.coqlibrary.ca.

• Stargazing: Join astronomer Bill Burnyeat Sept. 19 or 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Poirier branch parking lot for a chance to view the heavens through a telescope, and learn about the night sky. For children, teens and adults; families welcome. If the weather is not suitable, the program will move indoors to the Nancy Bennett Room, where Burnyeat will provide a talk and slide show. For more information, call librarian Chris Miller at 604-554-7339 or email cmiller@coqlibrary. ca.

For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca. The City

Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

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• Science Week Virtual Reality Experience: Celebrate Science Literacy Week with Fox librarians and experience the thrill of virtual reality.

You can try out a mix of VR games as well as educational experiences. This program is intended for ages 10 and up or 48 inches or taller. Participants must read and sign a waiver (parents/guardians must sign the waiver for minors). This drop-in program runs Friday, Sept. 21, noon to 4 p.m.

• Science Week Playground: Come to Fox’s Science Week Playground, where there will be a selection of the library’s technology to try; build wild structures with Keva planks, experiment

with Makey Makey or build a boat out of recycled materials and see if it can float on Wednesday Sept. 19, 2 to 4 p.m. (drop in).

• Dad Time: Join Terry Fox librarians for a fun drop-in program for all dads and male caregivers with little ones from one day to five years old. There will be songs, stories, games and crafts, with time after the program to socialize and hang out with other dads. They run on Saturdays, Sept. 15, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17, 2 to 2:45 p.m.

For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604927-7999.

ing again. 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 p.m.

Storytime is active family fun for all ages on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:30 to 11 a.m. All preschool programs begin the week of Sept. 17. Storytimes and Babytimes are drop-in programs — no registration is required.

• Learn Microsoft Office — Word: Join PoMo librarians

PORT MOODY

• Fall Event and Program Guide: Check out what’s happening at Port Moody Public Library this fall. You can pick up a handy copy of the program guide at the library or look online in the Programs and Events section at library. portmoody.ca. Learn about Bitcoin and Blockchain, show off your baby’s costume at the spooky Boo Babies party or learn how to create comics with Ashley Spires — you’ll find programs for all ages and interests at the library.

• Storytimes: PMPL’s preschool programs will be start-

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Sept. 18 and 25 from 2 to 3 p.m. for a hands-on Microsoft Word workshop for beginners and those who want to refresh their knowledge of this high-demand program. The workshop consists of two weeks. Check the library’s website for followup Excel and PowerPoint workshops. Call 604-469-4577 to register.

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• PoCo Heroes in the Park, noon-3 p.m., The Park at Fremont (Seabourne Place at Ranger Lane). Meet your local first responders and emergency services personnel. Kids are encouraged to dress as their favourite superhero and get pictures with firefighters, police officers, paramedics and search and rescue members.

• The Secret Lives of Trees Walking Tour, 2:30-4 p.m. Join PoCo Heritage for a walking tour around downtown parks and gardens. This is part of the collaborative The Secret Life of Trees exhibit.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 9

• Treefest is celebrating the trees at Riverview with tours, talks, cake-cutting, 10:45 a.m.-4 p.m., at the arboretum area, follow signs for location and free parking. More information is available at http://rhcs.org/ treefest.html.

• BC SPCA Paws for a Cause, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Lafarge Lake, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. $20 for adults. $10 for youth. Every dollar raised during will help SPCA rescue and care for abused, injured and abandoned animals and work to prevent cruelty before it occurs.

MONDAY, SEPT. 10

• Tri-City Arthritis Community Group meets, 1-3 p.m., Trinity United Church, corner of Prairie and Shaughnessy, PoCo. Speaker on arthritis and nutrition. Info: 604-464-2890.

• Municipal Pension Retirees Association (MPRA) District 25/ Tri-Cities Meeting, 11 a.m., ABC Country Restaurant, 300-100 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam.

• Rhymes of Times, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join our guided reminiscing session for adults, and share your stories with the group.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 11

• Divorcecare.com, a 13 week video course (with group discussion and encouragement for people going through separation or divorce), begins at at Riverside Community Church, 1477 Lougheed Hwy., PoCo, 7-9 p.m. Cost $25 for the manual.

Registration: 604-472-9988 or estherc@rside.ca.

• 808 Coquitlam RCACS registration for 2018-19 training year, 7-9 p.m., Maillard middle, 1300 Rochester Ave., Coquitlam. For further details visit 808cadets.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12

• Pacific Digital Photography Club Meeting, 7:30-9:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port

SEPT. 11: Tri-CiTy PhoTo Club • Tri-City Photo Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the Drama Room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. Guests always welcome. Info on scheduled activities: www.tricityphotoclub.ca/2018-2019-meetings.

Moody secondary school. This is the first PDPC meeting for 201/’19 season. Guests are welcome (guests free for up to three meetings; membership is $30 for the season). Info, including listings of upcoming events: www.pdpc.ca.

• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club meets, 7 p.m., for Swap and Shop – bring your stamps to buy, sell and trade in the McGee Room at Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam.

Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604941-9306.

• Pacific Digital Photography Club meets, 7:30-9:30 p.m., drama room, Port Moody secondary school. This is the first meeting of 2018/’19 season.

Guests welcome and free for up to three meetings; membership is $30 for the season. Info: pdpc.ca.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 13 • Burke Mountain Naturalists’ September meeting, 7:30 p.m., King of Life Lutheran Church, Falcon and Guildford in Coquitlam. Featured: a presentation on Earthquake History and Hazard in Southwestern B.C. by SFU professor Brent Ward. Free admission and all are welcome. Info: 604-9375379 or www.burkemountainnaturalists.ca.

• Coquitlam Foundation AGM, Coquitlam Foundation Room, Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch; reception at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m.

Info: coquitlamfoundation.com.

• PoCo Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Leigh Square. The market includes local artists and artisans and promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increase the capacity of small businesses.

MONDAY, SEPT. 17 • Heritage Writers’ Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Start capturing your life story for family and posterity. No preparation required; just bring a pen and paper, or your laptop computer.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 20 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam.

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• Burke Mountain’s community association, North East Coquitlam Ratepayers, meet, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr., to discuss items of concern for Burke Mountain neighbourhood residents. Info: 604-970-2579.

• PoCo Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Leigh Square, 2253 Leigh Square, PoCo. The market includes local artists and artisans and promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increase the capacity of small businesses.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 21 • The Circle of Friends, a social group for 50+ fun singles and couples who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre, etc., meets at PoCo Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St., 7 p.m., to plan its events. Info: Nina, 604941-9032.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 25 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-4 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Annual registration fees due at this meeting.

• Tri-City Photo Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the Drama Room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. Guests always welcome. Info on scheduled activities: www.tricityphotoclub.ca/2018-2019-meetings.

• Glenayre Scottish Country Dance Club registration and first class, 7 p.m., Burquest Jewish community hall, 2860 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam. All levels taught, beginners to advanced Tuesday evenings; beginners welcome, no partner required; wear soft-soled shoes. Take classes for two weeks for free before joining. Info: Sue, 604-476-1946.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a small stamp auction for members and visitors, 7 p.m., in the McGee Room at Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam; viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

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TC CALENDAR continued from page XX • Tri-City Greendrinks, Gallery Bistro, 2411 Clarke St., Port Moody, 6:30-9 p.m. The free event will feature speakers Cory Bettles and Gaetan Royer, who will be discussing electric cars.

Info: 604-937-0998.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 27 • An Evening at the Museum, 6-8 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives; tour The Secret Life of Trees exhibit and listen to speaker Cecil Konijnendijk, a professor in the Faculty of Forestry and program director for urban forestry at UBC, and will be talking about his research into green space governance, people-nature relationships and cultural ecosystem services. Light refreshments will be served.

• North Fraser CARP chapter hosts “If you’re movin’, you’re Improvin’ – The benefits of physical activity for those over 45, 1-3 p.m., PoCo Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. Registration: northfrasercarp.ca or 604-9455005.

• PoCo Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Leigh Square. The market includes local artists and artisans and promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increase the capacity of small businesses.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 30 • Last tree tour of 2018 at Riverview, 1 p.m., with Riverview Horticultural Centre Society; meet at the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building.

Site map: www.rhcs.org. Info: 604-290-9910.

active aging: 65+ walking club • Share Family and Community Services will be running a new walking club for people 65+ as part of its new Active Aging program; the group will meet every Thursday at 11 a.m. at Lafarge Lake near the entrance to Evergreen Cultural Centre. People of all abilities are welcome and can walk at whatever pace is suitable. Additionally, if you are interested in leading this walking club, contact Share. Info: Kelsey, 604937-6992.

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 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

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar 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.

Check out our online calendar The Tri-City News’ online calendar is packed full of local community events — and you can add yours, too. Go to the calendar directly at tricitynews.com/community/submit-an-event. Or go to tricitynews.com and scroll down, looking for the box you see above here on the right side of your web browser. As always, to add items to The TriCity News’ printed Community Calendar, email details to newsroom@tricitynews.com. To see all items currently in the online calendar, please visit tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar.

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he giants of spring bulb colour are giving way to their smaller cousins that actually repeat their performance year after year and leave a very soft footprint of dying and unsightly foliage. Yes, the big tulips, narcissus and hyacinths provide a great splash of colour and are important in the right locations but minor bulbs offer us a subtle accompaniment to so many other spring plants and can make our gardens truly spectacular.

Snowdrops and crocuses are old-fashioned favourites that perennialize readily almost anywhere in the garden to create an ever-expanding display each year. The tiny yellow buttercup-like winter aconite (Eranthis cilicica) is one bulb that sneaks ahead to bloom even before snowdrops. Its touch of yellow is a true delight during the cold gray months of January and February. It multiplies nicely among ground covers but looks particularly

pretty together with dark ajugas, like ‘Black Scallop’, dark foliaged thymes and compact, almostblack heucheras.

In recent years, more varieties of grape hyacinths (muscari) have been reintroduced into the marketplace than perhaps any other bulb. Blue is a refreshing contrast colour for so many other plants and bulbs, especially those with golden or red foliage. There are some recent innovations that I think are truly spectacular. Muscari ‘Mt. Hood’ has clear blue flowers capped with snowy white tops.

Planted in clusters, they look sensational, as does M. neglectum with its dark blue flowers rimmed in white. If you love a little perfume, the first yellow variety, M. ‘Golden Fragrance’, is quite an attention-getter.

These are all long-blooming, mid-season varieties. There are also some quite pleasing later varieties. Muscari ‘Plumosum’ is a large, unique blue flowered variety and M. comosum is a

lavender coloured wispy variety that is so late it blooms with the alliums. Muscari ‘Valerie Finnis’ is a lovely soft blue that lifts any combination. All muscari need to be planted in groupings for the best effect and they look great underplanted around dwarf forsythia and corylopsis (known as buttercup winter hazel).

We love scillas in our gardens simply because they bloom in May when most other bulbs are finished, providing a refreshing lift. The blues are nice but I must admit that the white and pink Scilla campanulatas are fabulous. The pink, in particular, adds a new and important colour to our gardens. They multiply well too and yes, they even have a perfume.

So many folks who ask for oldfashioned English bluebells are not quite sure what to request in terms of getting the right bulb.

Well, Scilla nutans is the true English bluebell that thrives best in light shade and blooms over a

long period of time.

One personal favourite is the little bulb puschkinia. These tiny pure white bulbs produce pin-striped blue flowers and are incredibly bright and cheery in March landscapes. They look great with miniature yellow daffodils or dwarf red tulips and they bloom a long while. From a distance, they look like soft blue clumps that add charm to any border or rockery.

Alliums are such a treat in June and July gardens, adding another fresh look as summer annuals get settled in. There are so many varieties but the yellow Allium moly luteum, the bell-like pink and fragrant A. bulgarium and A. ‘Drumstick’ (A. sphaerocephalum) are my favourite tiny flowered varieties.

Allium schubertii and A. christophii are sheer wonders for their intricately woven flower heads that last for weeks. A little showing off is okay and no June garden should be without a few of the big guys like A. giganteum and the even larger A. ‘Globemaster’. They look magnificent blooming among variegated grasses like Miscanthus ‘Variegatus’ and Phalaris ‘Fersey’s Form’. They will also draw the most admiring comments about your garden.

I’m very fond of the mini daffodil ‘Golden Bells’ which is about the bulb size of a crocus and produces three to four flowers per bulb. It’s a ‘must have’.

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For skaters who already play hockey or ringette, the Coquitlam Sport and Recreation is offering a Power Skating class.

This program will help skaters develop and improve their control, speed and agility.

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For kids who have some experience skating, but have never played hockey before,

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Support groups in the Tri-Cities

• Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups.

Registration: call the bereavement services coordinator, 604-949-2274.

• Circle of Hope Al-Anon Family group meetings are Mondays, 1 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1504 Sprice Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-688-1716.

• Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month (except December) at Wilson Centre, PoCo. All those affected by prostate problems and their partners are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. Info: Craig, 604-928-9220 or Ken, 604-936-2998.

• LifeRing weekly recovery meetings, Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m., Vancity Credit Union, Shaughnessy Station (Shaughnessy at Lougheed), PoCo. All welcome. Info: 604377-1364.

• B.C. Schizophrenia Society meets the second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-720-3935.

• Joy’s Place Transition House is an emergency shelter for physically and/or emotionally abused women and their children. Info:

604-492-1700.

• Al-Anon, a fellowship of friends and family of alcoholics who come together to share their experience, strength and hope, meets on Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Women’s Resource Centre, 2420 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Info: Elaine with Al-Anon Central Services Society, 604-688-1716.

• Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Info: 604-461-6991.

• Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies.

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• Recovery International is a self-help, peer-to-peer support meeting for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms.

The goal is to help reduce symptoms by practising cognitive behaviour techniques.

There is a group in PoCo. Info: Kathy, 778554-1026 or www.recoverycanada.ca.

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Former receiver Matt LewHenrickson is taking on a new role with the Terry Fox Ravens, looking for receivers as the team’s new quarterback following the departure of previous pivots Jevaun Jacobsen and Stu Phillips.

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Now that the smoke has cleared, the head coach of the Terry Fox Ravens senior football team can see what he has to work with.

And it’s not as much as he had last year, said Martin McDonnell after his charges had to spend most of their first week of practices indoors because of the poor air quality due to wildfires elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest before finally getting some fresh air and field time last week.

Some players who were key to last year’s oh-so-close brush with a second consecutive Subway Bowl provincial championship have moved on.

Most notable is the Ravens’ “Mr. Everything,” Jevaun Jacobsen. The Grade 11 quarterback, running back, defensive back and kick returner, who propelled the team to within a second of another provincial title at BC Place last November, moved to Florida.

Jacobsen’s understudy at the

pivot position, Stuart Phillips, who led the Junior Varsity team and stepped up to play for the Seniors as well, is also gone, to concentrate on lacrosse.

So McDonnell is looking to receiver Matt Lew-Henrickson to step into a new role, throwing the ball instead of catching it. Early indications are he’s an eager learner and quick study.

“He’s really doing well,” McDonnell said, adding LewHenrickson has been attending clinics and went to a quarterback camp at the University of British Columbia to prepare for his new responsibilities.

And while the unexpected holes in his lineup may have McDonnell scrambling a bit, he said the Ravens have the talent to be a force that could still exceed its second-place ranking in the pre-season poll conducted by coaches across the province, just a point behind top-ranked Lord Tweedsmuir, from Surrey.

“We’re certainly not povertystricken,” McDonnell said.

“We’re just looking right now to see who’s going to step up and be a leader.”

Running backs Cade Cote and Jaden Severy are back and ready to charge through defensive lines with their strength and speed.

Friday, when the Ravens travelled to Concrete, Wash. for an exhibition game against the Concrete High School Lions.

Fox won 52-7, but McDonnell said the score wasn’t as important as the process.

“It’s not about winning,” he said. “It’s about are they ready to compete. They’ve got to be tough.”

Today (Friday), the Ravens will get their first test against homegrown competition when the team travels to Abbotsford for a conference exhibition game against the Abbotsford Panthers.

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Terry Fox Ravens’ running back Cade Cote will help continue to make the team a force despite the departure of quarterbacks Jevaun Jacobsen and Stu Phillips, said coach Martin McDonnell.

“If we can get the kids the ball, we can definitely make the plays,” McDonnell said.

And returning veteran linemen like Matthew Hewa Baddege, Mike Evans and Layth Begg will present a formidable barrier to opposing offences.

McDonnell said the stunning way the Ravens lost last year’s Subway Bowl, when the New Westminster Hyacks scored a touchdown and then added a two-point conversion on the last play of the game to

win 15-14, has made this year’s team hungry for redemption.

“It gives us a bit of motivation to get back to the dance,” he said.

But the bigger lesson learned from last season is the way the team overcame some struggles and adversity earlier in the campaign to jell when it mattered most.

“We proved last year you can do it other ways,” McDonnell said. “You just have to come together and stick together.”

That jelling started last

CENTAURS SEEKING SUCCESS

After going winless in seven games and giving up the most points — 390 — of all AAA teams in British Columbia, the goal for the Centennial Centaurs is much more modest.

“The definite goal is to get better each and every week,” said the team’s head coach of four seasons, Eric Taylor.

If they succeed, the Centaurs might even entertain notions of returning to the playoffs as they last did two years ago.

But it’s going to be a big ask, Taylor said. Especially with the graduation of defensive end

Max Kennedy.

“He was a tremendous athlete in all aspects,” said Taylor of the former provincial all-star who’s moved on to the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds.

But rather than look to replace Kennedy, Taylor said he wants everyone on the team to step up their game “and be their very best selves.”

Wide receivers Domenic Macri and Keiran Little have the speed and athleticism to break open a game on the outside, Taylor said, while linemen Taha Mojazza, Anthony Bassetto and Mason Berto will be creating holes on offence as well as anchoring a defence that has nowhere else to go but up.

Taylor said he’ll also be looking to running back, linebacker and tight end Uriah Hestadalen to take a bigger leadership role now that he’s in his senior year.

“The improvement of the overall team, from week to week, will tell me all I need to know,” Taylor said.

His first chance to measure that improvement will come this afternoon when the Centaurs play Ballenas. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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LAX players net silvers Players pitch in at field lacrosse nationals

The Coquitlam Angels celebrate their Canadian senior mens baseball na’tional championship in Victoria recently.

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Angels alight with national title With the Toronto Blue Jays floundering, the Coquitlam Angels may be the best men’s baseball team in Canada.

The Angels, comprised largely of local college players who’ve graduated, recently won Baseball Canada’s senior men’s national championship when the team beat the host Victoria Mavericks 4-2 in the final at Wilson’s Group Stadium in Victoria.

The Angels got all the runs they needed in the bottom of the first inning when outfielder Grant Malm hit a three-run homer off Victoria pitcher Brandon Chernoff.

The Mavericks got one of those runs back in their half of the third inning, another in the fifth and were threatening more with the bases loaded and only one out. But Luke Manuel came to the mound in

relief of Coquitlam’s starting pitcher Braeden Allemann and struck out the next two batters.

Angels’ infielder Taylor Lawrence then doubled home Jeff Bouchard in the bottom of the sixth inning to give Coquitlam its victory.

Allemann earned the win, allowing two runs on three hits in four-and-a-third innings.

He also struck out two batters.

Manuel pitched two and two-

thirds innings in relief.

Coquitlam, the second representative team from British Columbia to win the senior championship in a row after the Burnaby Bulldogs claimed last year’s title, reached the final after a dramatic 2-1 win in extra innings over New Brunswick in the semifinal.

Coquitlam catcher Kyle Iwata was named the tournament’s top defensive player.

Coquitlam midfielder Joshua Iacino made the U15 all star team but his B.C. team came up short in the gold medal game at the First Nations Alumni Cup national lacrosse championships held last weekend in Oshawa, Ont. B.C. lost to Ontario 18-10 in the final.

The team from the host province jumped to a 6-1 lead in the first quarter, but B.C. battled back with five goals in the second quarter, two of them by Iacino, to make it 8-6 heading in the game’s second half.

But that’s as close as B.C. got. Ontario scored five straight goals in the third quarter before Iacino’s hat trick goal finally stemmed the tide.

Iacino was one of four Coquitlam players on the B.C. team, including Ryan Favaro, Jaxon Fridge and Lucas Elliot.

The U18 team from B.C. that included three local players, Cameron Way, Alan Gane and Brian Simmons, also lost its gold medal game to Ontario, 15-5.

Again, the side from the home province jumped to quick 6-1 lead in the first quarter, and the visitors were never able to recover.

U18 HAMMERS HIT GOLD

The Coquitlam MetroFord Hammers struck gold in the U18 division at the Wesburn Labour Day Summer Sizzler soccer tournament in Burnaby last weekend.

The Hammers compiled a record of three wins and a draw, the latter against Port Moody Gunners.

Keeper Mehtab Sandhu finished the tournament with three clean sheets while strikers Stuart Chernoff and Matthew Ferreira led the offence with four goals each.

Midfielder Cameron Webster scored twice. sports@tricitynews.com

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ANTIQUE SHOW Sunday, September 16th 9am - 4:30pm Vancouver Flea Market

ANDERSON, Wendy Ruth December 9, 1947 - September 1, 2018 Wendy passed away peacefully at Eagle Ridge Hospital on September 1st. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 38 years Roy, her daughters; Joanne (David), Connie (John), son Jason, grandchildren; Tyler of Duncan, Jesse and Katherine of Vernon. Great-grandchildren; Evander, Saria, Allucrey and Lochlan, siblings; Gary (Edna), Brian, Judy (Carl), Farrel (Judy), Wayne, Darlene (Brian), Cheryl, Darrin (Tammy). A special thank you to Dr. Marjan Charkhsaz, Dr. Stolar (Rheumatologist), Dr. Brown of Kidney Care and Dr. Paula Flynn of Tri City Mental Health and Mary Ahn of Mary’s Pharmacy.

A Funeral Service to will held on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at First Memorial Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C. Burkeview Chapel 604-944-4128 firstmemorialportcoquitlam.com

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Sept 8, 9am-1:30pm Free Admission Bill Copeland Sports Centre 3676 Kensington Ave, Bby. For info call 604-297-4521 (Rain or Shine)

HUGE SALE Saturday September 8th 9am to 4pm Unit #16 998 RIVERSIDE Drive, PORT COQUITLAM Lots of Home Decor & MUCH - MUCH - MORE!

EMPLOYMENT

APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, New West .

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool.

1 BR & 2 BR Available.

Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodeled Building and Common area. Gated underground parking available.

References required.

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BRAZEAU, Helen Louise November 1, 1926 - August 26, 2018 Born in Lestock, Saskatchewan, Helen passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 26, in Langley, BC. Mother to Lisa and JosĂŠe (Manoj) and Grandmother to Rico and Milo. In her early years Mom was a hairdresser, eventually moving to Regina, Whitehorse, New Westminster and Coquitlam where she and Dad spent many years.

Mom worked at Woodward’s and then at Sears, and was always very social with close friends of her “Stitch & Bitch� group. After retiring to Kelowna and following her divorce, mom settled back in Coquitlam where she resided for many more years.

The past three years of her life had been a struggle due to Alzheimer’s, however she was at her happiest when spending time with her family. We will always miss her bright smile but are grateful that she has found eternal peace. A special thanks to the staff at Nicola Lodge and Langley Lodge where mom received excellent care and compassion over the last two and a half years. No service by request.

In my heart your memory lingers, always tender, fond and true; there’s not a day, dear Mother, I do not think of you.

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EDUCATION

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Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment.

If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the: Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711 Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email: inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

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All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers.

Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss of damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections of changes will be made in the next available issue. The Richmond News will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

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