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Big-bucks cash deals at casino, docs show In ’16/’17, $2.5M in cash transactions over $10k Diane StranDBerg The Tri-CiTy News

High rollers carrying wads of cash but with no reported source of funds were gambling at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver until a crackdown earlier this year stemmed the flow of suspicious cash, according to documents obtained by The Tri-City News through a freedom of information request.

The Coquitlam casino accepted $2.5 million in cash transactions over $10,000 from gambling patrons between 2016 and 2017.

But once tougher reporting rules were put in place in January 2018, gamblers with cash were turned away if they couldn’t provide bank receipts documenting the source of their money.

Compared to River Rock casino in Richmond, where $13.5 million in cash was

accepted in a single month in 2015, the number of large cash transactions at the Coquitlam casino have been relatively small.

Still, the Hard Rock had its share of gamblers who spent big money in 2016/’17, most of the cash from unknown sources.

The information was contained in reports to the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch Compliance Division (GPEB), which requires that casinos report suspicious financial transaction. The FOI documents obtained by The TriCity News covered a period between January 2015 and May 2018. Some $57,000 in suspicious cash transactions was recorded in 2015, with amounts ramping up to $1.48 million in 2016 and dropping to $1.051 million in ’17.

On Jan. 7, 2016, for example, someone made a cash buy-in to play at a high-limit table with $70,020 in $20 bills and later topped that up with a further $2,000 in $20 bills. see BIG CASH, page 3

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Other patrons brought in large cash stakes but their occupations didn’t match the size of their wallets while still others brought in stacks of $100 bills, as one gambler did with a $43,500 stake, betting every cent and losing it all, according to the document required as a way to keep track of cash flowing through B.C. casinos.

The largest buy-in, according to the reports, appears to be an $81,000 cash transaction in the high-limit room, with funds handed over in $100 bills.

Accompanying reports have also not been included in the information, and there are no indications police were called in to deal with any of these large cash transitions. It is not known, therefore, whether the high-rollers obtained the funds legally or were working for someone.

But the GPEB reports shed light on the size of the stakes made by gamblers. For example, on Oct. 23, 2016, an individual tried to buy in with $65,000 in $100 bills but that amount “did not match their occupation.”

“Sometimes, staff stepped in and refused to let someone play, such as in the case of someone who on Dec. 12, 2016, bought in with $5,000 in $20 bills and attempted to cash out without playing — they were approached by security and their original stake was paid back in $20 bills.”

According to documents filed to GPEB, there were five incidents where individuals attempted to cash out with minimal or no play, and a case of suspected money laundering was identified at a slot machine.

BC Lottery Corp. (BCLC) said patrons making cash transactions have to produce valid ID and provide details of their residence and occupation, information that is passed on to Fintrac, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, which assists in the detection, prevention and deterrence of money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities.

Casinos also have to produce reports on cash transactions over $10,000 for Fintrac and the BCLC has an anti-money laun-

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While it hasn’t attracted the quantity of big-money gamblers that the River Rock Casino in Richmond has, Coquitlam’s Hard Rock Casino Vancouver has had more than a few large cash buy-ins. dering department to conduct background checks on patrons.

In a statement, a BCLC spokesperson noted that staff watch for patrons who attempt to cash out with little or no play. “BCLC’s policy is anyone attempting to receive a cheque with no or minimal play is refused a cheque and their cash is returned in the same denominations.”

Since January, 53 gamblers have been turned away from the Hard Rock for not producing a bank receipt. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

“Sometimes, staff stepped in and refused to let someone play, such as in the case of someone who on Dec. 12, 2016, bought in with $5,000 in $20 bills and attempted to cash out without playing — they were approached by security and their original stake was paid back in $20 bills.”

Much of the focus of government attention and media coverage of money laundering through B.C. casinos has been on the River Rock in Richmond.

But regardless of the size of the casino, when cash moves through it and the funds are not sourced, concerns are raised about money laundering.

“The issue was that nobody was asking that to the degree that we expect,” said David AG DAVID EBY Eby, the province’s attorney general, in an interview. “You are still allowed to bring in large amounts of cash — you just have to prove where the money is coming from.”.

Unsourced funds have been a major source of concern for years, Eby told The Tri-City News — and the Dirty Money report by Peter German suggested — the problem was widespread, with VIP gamblers from China acquiring cash from gangs, often in small denominations, and repaying the debt through accounts in China. A police investigation found the funds sitting in a bank account in China were used to buy precursor chemicals for drugs.

Since crackdown on the source of funds earlier this year — one of German’s interim recommendations — gambling proceeds are down in B.C., Eby said.

While Eby said it’s also possible that the cash coming through the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam was obtained legally, through a cash-based business (or the gambler could be very wealthy), he said more needs to be done to crack down on money laundering and terms of reference will soon be announced for a second round of investigations by German, this time in the real estate, horse racing and luxury car industries.

“It’s gone somewhere,” Eby said of illegal funds, noting that bank drafts are another source of concern because they could be sold to a banned gambler at a mark-up.

Eby said he feels some comfort in knowing suspicious cash transactions have been reduced because it was an ongoing problem that put B.C. casinos at risk for money laundering.

“We had a systemic issue in B.C. of failing to direct casinos to do the obvious, when there’s a large amount of cash and you don’t know where it came from you should refuse to accept it.”

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Two bear traps have been placed in the area of Horizon Drive on Burke Mountain to catch a bear that knocked over a man in his garage Sunday morning. The bear is not believed to be aggressive but made the move defensively, according to the BC Conservation Officer Service.

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Bear head-butts a man, officers are on lookout on Burke Diane StranDBerg The Tri-CiTy News

Two bear traps have been set up and early morning patrols are being conducted on Burke Mountain after a man was knocked down by a bear in his own garage early Sunday morning.

BC Conservation Officer Sgt. Dean Miller said it’s rare that such an attack would occur and it was likely a defensive move by the bear rather than aggression. Measures still need to be taken, he said, because the bruin is clearly habituated to humans and getting its food from homes.

“It’s the difference between human-habituated and predatory [behaviour],” Miller said of the attack, which took place on Horizon Drive just after midnight Sunday. “Essentially, the bear head-butted him, but there was no swatting, biting or nipping. “[The man] threw a couple of items at the bear and did manage to scare her enough to run off,” Miller said.

There was no garbage outside of the house but the bear was likely drawn inside the garage because that’s where the trash carts were stored.

“We’re intent on finding this bear and it’s going to be more challenging because this bear could be long gone,” Miller said.

Nevertheless, after a search of the area Sunday, conservation officers will be canvassing

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One trap has been placed next to a walking path and another on a street higher up the mountain, close to a forest in an area where construction is taking place.

As to what will happen to the bear if it’s caught, Miller said he couldn’t say for certain.

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MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION

PoMo will consult on cannabis rules Mario Bartel The Tri-CiTy News

Recreational use of marijuana will be legal in Canada starting Oct. 17 but the city of Port Moody won’t have related zoning regulations ready until at least early 2019.

In a staff report presented at last Tuesday’s city council meeting, Port Moody policy planner Jess Daniels recommended a public consultation process be implemented beginning in early November that includes meeting with potential cannabis retail store owners and operators as well as an online survey and an open house.

That process will be used to determine whether cannabis retailers should be allowed to operate in Port Moody and, if they are, how many and where they should be located as well as security requirements and restrictions on hours of operation. The city also would like to determine if it should add any other regulations about the personal cultivation of cannabis to those that already exist federally and provincially, such as prohibiting growing cannabis in all residential buildings or allowing it to be grown only

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The report said the results of the consultation could be presented to council next January and amendments to existing zoning and business licence bylaws would be ready for consideration later that month for adoption in February.

The consultation process is expected to cost about $1,700, according to the report.

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ELECTORAL REFORM REFERENDUM

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A civic election campaign may be in full swing but Elections BC is also encouraging voters to get ready for the provincial referendum on electoral reform that will begin Oct. 22.

This is the time to register to vote in the provincial mail-in poll on whether B.C. should stick with its current first-pastthe-post electoral system or move to a form of proportional representation.

“Make sure you are registered and that your information is up to date, especially if you’ve never registered, moved recently or changed your name,” said Anton Boegman, chief electoral officer, in a press release. “If your voter information is current, you will get a referendum voting package in the mail later this fall.”

Voters can register or update their voter information at elections.bc.ca/ovr or by calling 1-800-661-8683 (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Before the end of September, a referendum information card will be mailed to every household in the province to raise awareness of the referendum

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Non-resident property owners may also vote in municipal elections but have different requirements than resident voters; check your city website for details. and encourage voters to make sure their voter information is current and accurate.

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ELECTION FINANCING

Financing regs forcing tight campaign budgets Big donations are unusual, ‘troops’ become the key Gary McKenna

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Regulations banning corporate and union donations in the municipal election campaign have forced many candidates to cut back on spending and be more strategic with how they allot financial resources, according to several campaigns contacted by The Tri-City News.

Neal Nicholson, a former Coquitlam city councillor and financial agent for Adel Gamar’s mayoral campaign in Coquitlam, said the rule changes put more emphasis on mobilizing volunteers.

“You need troops more than you need money,” Nicholson said, noting that most campaigns are still looking at ways of navigating the new rules.

“Everyone is going to be running different campaigns than they did before.”

NEAL NICHOLSON In past election cycles, when there were no restrictions on donations or spending, it was not unheard of for a developer or union to dole out $1,000 or $2,000 campaign contributions to multiple candidates.

But large donations from corporate and labour entities are prohibited this time around and there is also a contribution cap of $1,200, an amount few individual donors are willing to part with, according to Nicholson.

While campaigns must disclose all of their contributions within three months of general

voting day, many are reticent to disclose their budgets and spending strategies during the election period.

Still, Nicholson said Gamar’s campaign has been conservative when predicting how much it will raise and he is noticing the size of contributions has shrunk considerably.

“In excess of $200 is rare but not unheard of,” he said when asked about the average donation size. “There are a few people who have maxed [at $1,200]. After that, we are getting a lot of $50 and $100.”

He later added: “We will take $5.”

Several other campaigns told The Tri-City News that they have had to spend more time chasing smaller donations, taking up hours that could be spent knocking on doors and speaking with voters.

(A number of campaign representatives declined to comment on their candidates’ finances.)

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The rule changes also mean candidates are relying more on online platforms to raise funds, with prominent donation buttons on most campaign websites.

Patricia Bryant, the financial agent for Rob Vagramov’s mayoral campaign in Port Moody, told The Tri-City News online donations are slower — they met their fundraising goal two days later than expected — but are an important source for contributions to the campaign.

Because each donor must be recorded, there is more paperwork as candidates are relying on a larger pool of contributors giving smaller amounts, she said.

Not that she’s complaining.

“People are really good with the small donations and understanding that every little bit helps,” she said. “We are getting a lot of small contributions.”

• Municipal election day is on Oct. 20.

Cena pulls out of PM trustee race

A candidate for Port Moody school trustee has withdrawn her candidacy in the Oct. 20 municipal election.

Cathy Cena, who had filed to be a candidate for one of two PoMo trustee positions, said she is pulling out because the workload and travel required in her family business has increased, rendering her unable to fulfil the duties of a trustee.

“I am writing this press release with a heavy heart and, after a long conversation this weekend with my family, it is in my best interest to withdraw from the election effective today,” wrote Cena in a Facebook posting Monday, 10 days after the nomination deadline.

“One of my points during this election was to ensure schools are visited and teachers are heard. I would not be able to achieve that if elected.”

Cena added her decision comes too late for her name to be taken off the ballot so she asked voters to choose another candidate.

The city of Port Moody confirmed that ballots have already been printed.

ADDITIONS & CORRECTIONS

• A mayoralty candidate in Belcarra who didn’t submit campaign contact information to The Tri-City News last week has now done so. Here is the info for Colm Cole: > Phone: 604-937-7660 > Website: coleformayor.ca > Email: drcolmcole@gmail.com > FB: drcolmcole • The information for Craig Woods, a candidate for school trustee in Coquitlam, included an incorrect Facebook handle; the correct one is: CraigWoodsforCoqTrustee. newsroom@tricitynews.com

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 43

PoCo city thefts prompt SD43 review Staff say morale is a key factor in preventing theft Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

School District 43 has put a number of measures in place to deter employee theft but good morale is one of the reasons it’s not a problem at B.C.’s third-largest school district, according to staff and trustees.

A staff report looking into the matter at the request of trustees states that employee theft is inhibited with systems that track labour and supplies, an online payment system reducing the handling of cash, and standards of conduct reviewed regularly with employees.

But the most important element of theft prevention is to ensure a “positive working environment and culture where employees respect the workplace and the employer, and both share a duty of trust, care and loyalty to each other,” the report states.

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addresses a lot of difficulties that an organization can face on a host of items,” he told The Tri-City News.

But the report notes that SD43’s workplace culture wasn’t always positive and there were strains four years ago when financial difficulties required staff cuts.

“This has changed significantly for the positive over the past few years. We have increased our organization capacity and right-sized the organization, while supporting a positive working environ-

ment,” Nicolls states in his report to the board.

Some of the steps taken at the works yard include the hiring of additional maintenance staff, including a manager of customer care; the introduction of a new invoice management system that assists in matching and tracking supplies and labour to a specific maintenance job; and “more fully engaged employees as part of the planning process.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Belcarra that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Mayor and four Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Surname BELENKIE COLE ROSS

Usual Names Neil Colm Jamie

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and procedures in place for monitoring inventory, usage and disposal of city property.

Nicolls said the school district risk management review into preventing misappropriation and theft was originally directed at the school district works yard but was then expanded to the entire school district.

And he said he couldn’t recall any reports of theft in the district in a decade.

“I think having a positive working environment that has a culture of trust and respect

Surname BEGG CLARK DRAKE GLOVER STRUK WILDER

Usual Names Robert Carolina Bruce Jennifer Deborah Liisa

Residential Address Maple Ridge, BC Belcarra, BC Belcarra, BC Belcarra, BC Belcarra, BC Belcarra, BC

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Belcarra on Saturday, October 20, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Belcarra Municipal Hall located at 4084 Bedwell Bay Road.

AN ADVANCE VOTING opportunity will be available to qualified electors on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Belcarra Municipal Hall located at 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC. If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Belcarra for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

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To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

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TRI-CITY SCHOOLS

First Nation stories inspire teen, school Orange Shirt Day Friday at Heritage Woods and Best GraNt GraNGer The Tri-CiTy News

When Heritage Woods secondary student Chloe Goodison was in Grade 7, she read a book, Indian Horse, that shocked her with a jolt that reverberates four years later and might resonate with her for the rest of her life.

The novel, by Ojibwa author Richard Wagamese, is about a boy raised in the 1950s who survived the residential school system to become a pro hockey player. The story was fictional but the trauma represented was not. In the book, Saul Indian Horse is taken from his home to a school where his clothing and his language were stripped away — treatment suffered at residential schools across the country before the final one closed 22 years ago.

“I was just in disbelief that our country allowed that to happen and it’s not being spoken about,” says Goodison, 16.

“I’d never learned about it. It’s such a crucial part of our history.”

It inspired the teen, whose heritage is Scottish and English, to find out more. She took an online course on Indigenous

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Student Chloe Goodison of Heritage Woods secondary in Port Moody was inspired by the novels Indian Horse and The Orange Shirt Story, and that inspiration led to her school’s involvement in Orange Shirt Day Friday along with Dr. Charles Best secondary in Coquitlam. history. Her parents took her to hear speakers on the topic. One of the books she came across was The Orange Shirt Story

by Phyllis Webstad, who was sent to a residential school, St. Joseph’s Mission, near Williams Lake.

“There were so many things taken from her there,” says Goodison. “She was stripped of her name, her identity, her

clothing.”

Before Webstad was sent, away her grandmother took her to the store and told her she could pick out one item.

She chose an orange shirt. But when she arrived at the school, she was told to take it off and never wear it again. That’s why in 2013, Webstad created Orange Shirt Day to be held every Sept. 30.

“They took away her rights, her freedoms were stripped away,” says Goodison. “I’ve always been in awe of her.”

Goodison says Webstad is an inspiration by emphasizing the importance of reconciliation to bring people together and acknowledge what happened so it isn’t repeated. She says her generation needs to learn about the history so it can understand

and change the ignorant views toward indigenous people.

Goodison wanted to take action but didn’t know how so she went to Kelly Powell, who teaches leadership at Heritage Woods. They brainstormed and decided to create an Orange Shirt Day at the school, joining Coquitlam’s Dr. Charles Best secondary in holding the event.

“Honestly, it was so inspir-

ing,” says Powell of Goodison’s fervour. “It’s not often you get a student who comes to you so passionate with an issue.”

Goodison has been selling T-shirts with an Indigenous drawing and the words Every Child Matters during the lunch hour. The proceeds will go to the Orange Shirt Society. So far, mostly teachers have been buying the $15 garments but she’s hoping when her fellow students hear the background behind the movement at a school event that will be held Friday they’ll join in too.

She believes it’s her generation that will be tasked with carrying out reconciliation in the future since the school and where they live are on unceded First Nations land.

“It’s in our hands to change it and work toward reconciliation,” she said.

It’s a passion that has her contemplating carrying on into the future possibly working in the social justice field.

“I think about it a lot,” says Goodison, who has considered becoming an aboriginal rights lawyer. “I have to admit that does sound kind of nice.”

• Information is available on: Orange Shirt Day at orangeshirtday.org; The Orange Shirt Story at medicinewheel. education/product/the-orangeshirt-story-shuswhap; and Indian Horse at indianhorse.ca. newsroom@tricitynews.com

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BELCARRA REGIONAL PARK

More water issues at Belcarra park No drinking water at park, portable toilets are in place Diane StranDBerg

Visitors to Belcarra Regional Park should be prepared to bring their own water and will have to use portable toilets instead of the park bathrooms because of a water line break.

It’s the second time there has been a water problem at the popular park in the last two months but, this time, Metro Vancouver hopes to solve the issue for good if it can hook up to the village of Belcarra’s water system.

“We have a contractor waiting to get the word for us to start,” said Stephanie Harrison, a senior project engineer.

But approval is still needed from village councillors before work can begin, Harrison said.

Water problems started early this year when a small leak was found in a water line to the washroom. Repairs were put off because the leak was small but then, in the summer, a bigger leak was found in another location.

THirD Brewery is PLANNeD FOr POCO

Port Coquitlam will get a third microbrewery — and it’ll be within walking distance of the city’s first.

Last week, PoCo’s smart growth committee approved a lounge licence for Tin Shed Brewing Inc., which would be located near Northpaw Brew Co., in the Dominion Triangle.

Its approval, which is now with the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) for consideration, limits the tasting room to the city policy of 25 seats; it also restricts Tin Shed’s closing times to 9 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 8 p.m. Sundays.

The committee chair, Coun. Brad West, said he has asked city staff to return with a report to committee to look at potentially increasing the number of lounge seats in city microbrews, including Northpaw and Taylight Brewing Inc., both of which opened this summer.

Once approved by the province, Tin Shed will open its brewery in the industrial zone at 2140-550 Sherling Pl.. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

work will be done as Metro Vancouver parks is waiting for approvals.

In the meantime, people are warned to be prepared to bring their own water and to use the portable toilets if they visit the park.

It was fixed but now the small leak has become a “catastrophic” leak and would require digging into the foundation of the washroom building, at great expense, unless the line can be bypassed with a connection to the village water supply.

It’s not known when the

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“While I understand these concerns, I agree with city council. This program has been run in the past in churches with preschools and daycares, and near schools. The one I volunteered at last time this program was run, there was no impact to the preschool (which my own children attended) or other children’s programs at the church. ” HEATHER ASHLEY COMMENTS ON A LETTER ABOUT PLANNED COLD/WET WEATHER HOMELESS SHELTERS

“I don’t live next to the yard but if I did, I would feel pretty confident.

There are so many redundant safety measures in place. Accidents happen and the railyard will learn.”

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Rent rate relief is essential for Lower Mainland residents T he latest recommendations from british Columbia’s Rental Housing Task force go a long way toward striking a balance between the needs of renters and the financial requirements of landlords. under the proposed recommendations, landlords would not be able to increase rents higher than the rate of inflation. but they can still raise rents higher if they can prove more is needed to cover maintenance and other costs. This is an important consideration for landlords opposed to smaller rent hikes.

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formula is inflation plus 2%, a ceiling that has been in place since 2004 and has resulted in some hefty rent increases. for example, next year, renters are facing increases of up to 4.5% as the allowable rate set by the Residential Tenancy branch; this year, it was a 4% hike and, in 2017, landlords could boost rents by 3.7%. obviously, some landlords will not be happy with a reduction in potential increases and many might have to review their entire business plan.

It’s true this change to the rent-control formula would be a blow to landlords because it gives them less flexibility, and

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possibly less incentive, to build and maintain rental accommodation. on the other hand, renters do not have access to a money tree and, it could be argued, have even less flexibility with their finances. Rents typically make up 30% or more of the average salary and average rent hikes of 4% or more — without corresponding improvements or any kind of justification — are not sustainable.

Clearly, these kind of rent controls need to be done in concert with a broad program to improve housing affordability, including support for co-op housing, subsidies for seniors

and others on fixed incomes, as well as more funds for the construction of non-market housing for people with limited incomes. as well, the government should continue to look at tax incentives and other mechanisms to increase the number of rental apartment units in communities, such as the TriCities, where rental stock may be under pressure to redevelop into condos.

These rent hike guarantees will help with affordability but they can’t be the only tool to ensure there is decent housing for people who to live and work in the Lower Mainland.

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Simple choice in elec. referendum The Editor, Re. “Referendum ballot biased” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Sept. 21).

The letter writer is obviously a BC Liberal supporter, repeating the talking points of a party that is not campaigning in the run-up to the electoral reform referendum for the voter but for the party itself. The BC Liberals are deathly afraid that they will lose their stacked deck, their ace in the hole if the referendum is passed.

For most of the past decades, the BC Liberals and their predecessors have relied on their 40% share of the vote to give them 100% of the power.

Mr. Dyrkton’s letter is full of misinformation and obfuscation about proportional representation (PR). Perhaps he genuinely doesn’t understand the process, or perhaps he is deliberate in his intention to instil fear and confusion in the minds of the voters. He talks

SpeAk Have an opinion on a Tri-City News story? Leave a comment on our Facebook page. about the sovereignty of the legislature being overthrown by lowly voters. What can be more sovereign than the will of the people?

The letter writer suggests the first question will not elicit a majority. But that’s exactly what a two-choice question does. He can pick one or the other. Simple.

He’s concerned that his ballot will be invalid if he only votes on the first question. Rest easy. You don’t have to vote on the second.

He talks about MMP having a closed list where the party

chooses the candidates. Not so.

Another error on his part.

He talks about the referendum question as not being a transparent process. This is a favourite ploy by the anti-electoral reform people. If you have no real argument against it, make if sound either shrouded in mystery or incredibly confusing.

Ninety countries use a variety of forms of PR. Their citizens don’t seem to have any trouble understanding the system. Are we not as astute as they are? No country, once having adopted PR, has ever changed back. All the major democracies use PR. In B.C. and in Canada, about 50% of votes do not elect a representative. In the Scandinavian countries under PR, more than 95% of votes go to electing a representative.

If you want your vote to count on election day, which system would you choose?

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Submissions must contain name, address and daytime phone number. The editor reserves the right to edit for clarity, brevity, libel and taste.

Email your letters to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

The Editor, Re. “Port Moody unveils land sale referendum question” and “Pollster says PoMo Q not clear enough” (The Tri-City News, Sept. 12), and “Boggled over referendum question” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Sept. 19).

The residents of Port Moody are being bribed to vote for the sale of the former fire hall and the works yard sites.

The question is confusing (three options) and gives only the benefits that the sale will accrue. It doesn’t mention the negative factors of potentially selling to developers: traffic problems at a critical transportation hub, loss of one of the last public spaces, 26-storey towers adjacent to Rocky Point Park and Suter Brook.

The question is biased and is quite unfair. Of course we want a seniors’ centre, a library and a swimming pool (I added that). But these are amenities the city should have put in its long-range plan; development of public facilities should not be dependent on selling precious public land.

The majority of residents, I feel, are not opposed to development but this rush to build higher density, overcrowd our roads and delightful parks, local lakes and trails is insane.

Did you read the article by the mayors of Belcarra and Anmore describing the “zoo” occurring at Buntzen Lake?

This is what Port Moody will face if we don’t move to more sensible development.

We want to retain the small-town character of Port Moody as stated in the OCP. Selling public land to highrise developers could result in losing everything residents hold dear. Do you want a city of concrete highrises or the beautiful town on the edge of the ocean?

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Notice of Election G E T O U T A N D V O T E O N S AT U R D AY, O C T O B E R 2 0 R Notice of Election by Voting

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Public notice is hereby given to the electors of the City of Port Moody that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor, six Councillors, and two School Trustees, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Advance voting opportunities will be available to qualified electors on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 and Saturday, October 13, 2018 between the hours of 8am and 8pm in the Parkview Room at Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive.

If you are not on the list of registered electors, you may register at time of voting by completing the required application form available at each voting place. In order to be eligible to register as a resident elector, you must meet all of the following qualifications at time of voting:

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• 18 years of age or older on general voting day; • A Canadian citizen; • A resident of B.C. for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; • A resident of the City of Port Moody for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • Not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

Mayor – One (1) to be elected Surname

Usual Name(s)

Residential Address

Clay

Mike

Port Moody, B.C.

Vagramov

Rob

Port Moody, B.C.

Councillor – Six (6) to be elected Surname

Usual Name(s)

Residential Address

Biedka

Richard

Port Moody, B.C.

Dilworth

Diana

Port Moody, B.C.

Evans

Tasha Faye

Port Moody, B.C.

Jan

Sager

Junker

Barbara

When voting, qualified electors in Port Moody will also be asked to share their opinion on the proposed sale, partial sale, or lease of the former Fire Hall and existing Works Yard sites to pay for one or more potential community improvements.

Read more at portmoody.ca/vote.

Mail-in Voting Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • Have a physical disability, illness, or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; or

Resident electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) that together prove residency and identity.

Port Moody, B.C.

• Expect to be absent from the City of Port Moody on general voting day and at the times of both advance voting opportunities.

In order to be eligible to register as a non-resident property elector, you must meet all of the following qualifications at time of voting:

Port Moody, B.C.

Requesting a mail ballot package:

Karamanian Sharleen

Port Moody, B.C.

Lahti

Meghan

Port Moody, B.C.

Lubik

Amy

Port Moody, B.C.

Madsen

Hunter

Port Moody, B.C.

Malamas

Jimmy

Port Moody, B.C.

Milani

Steve

Port Moody, B.C.

Make an application for a mail ballot by providing the following information to the Legislative Services office at Port Moody City Hall, by email to the Chief Election Officer at dshermer@portmoody.ca or the Deputy Chief Election Officer at ttakahashi@portmoody.ca, by mail to 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. V3H 5C3, by telephone at 604.469.4603, or by fax to 604.469.4550:

Robertson

James Cameron

Port Moody, B.C.

Royer

Zoë

Port Moody, B.C.

• Not be entitled to register as a resident elector of Port Moody; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; • A Canadian citizen; • A resident of B.C. for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; • A registered owner of real property in the City of Port Moody for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • Not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

Ward

Stirling

Port Moody, B.C.

1. Full Name 2. Residential address

School Trustee – Two (2) to be elected

3. Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors). In this case, proof of ownership and written consent from a majority of the registered owners of the property is required.

Surname

Usual Name(s)

Residential Address

4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package:

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Cathy

Port Moody, B.C.

Froese

Ryan

Port Moody, B.C.

Moore

Shaunda

Anmore, B.C.

Owens

Nancy

Port Moody, B.C.

Park

Lisa

Port Moody, B.C.

Watkins

Keith

Port Moody, B.C.

Voting Dates and Locations General voting will be open to qualified electors of the City of Port Moody on Saturday, October 20, 2018 between the hours of 8am and 8pm at the following locations: Glenayre Community Centre, 492 Glencoe Drive Heritage Mountain Community Centre, 200 Panorama Place Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street Port Moody Recreation Complex, 300 Ioco Road

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a. Pick up at City Hall, or b. Regular letter mail through Canada Post to your residential address, or c. Regular mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when you apply for a mail ballot.

5. If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.

The City will make available for pickup or send mail ballot packages on or about Monday, October 1, 2018. To be counted, your mail ballot package must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8pm on Saturday, October 20, 2018. It is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail ballot to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Officer within the time limit, at the elector’s own cost.

Non-resident property electors will be required to complete an application for registration as a non-resident property elector and to provide at the voting place the following information: • 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity; • Satisfactory proof (e.g. current title search) that the person is entitled to register in relation to the real property; and • If applicable, written consent from a majority of the other registered owners of the property.

Get an application for registration as a non-resident property elector from the Chief Election Officer at City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody either during regular office hours (8:30am–5pm) prior to 5pm on Friday, October 19, 2018, or from the election official at voting locations for advance and general voting, during voting hours.

Contact Us General election information portmoody.ca/vote Dorothy Shermer, Chief Election Officer 604.469.4603 Tracey Takahashi, Deputy Chief Election Officer 604.469.4539

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Coffee with a Cop started in California in 2011 as a way to increase interactions between police and residents. Today, the event is held in all 50 American states and has since expanded to Canada, Europe, Australia, Africa and Latin America.

Oct. 3, Mounties will hold Coffee with a Cop Day in Port Coquitlam at Matteo’s Gelato (2615 Mary Hill Rd.) between 10 and 11 a.m.; and in Coquitlam, between 10 and 11 a.m. at Coffee + Vanilla (1054C Austin Ave.).

The Coquitlam RCMP are inviting residents to sit down for a cup of coffee and a chat.

Coffee with a Cop Day will be held next Wednesday at two locations and Mounties say it is an opportunity to meet with officers informally and ask questions of the people who police the community.

“This is a chance for collaboration in policing in a grassroots way,” the RCMP said

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Coquitlam RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a woman who is unlawfully at large from the Cottonwood Lodge in Coquitlam.

Kara White has not been seen since Sept. 6 and is now wanted on a British Columbia-wide warrant.

The 53-year-old is 5’4” and weighs approximately 135 lb., with dark hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black and red plaid jacket with red/black/yellow patterned leggings.

Mounties said that White may be in the eastern part of the Fraser Valley or Chilliwack area.

If spotted, she should not be approached and phone 911 immediately. Anyone that has information in regards to Kara White’s whereabouts is asked to call the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2018-27873. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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ROAD PROJECTS

Gatensbury in PoMo closed for road work Gatensbury Road in Port Moody will be closed for several months beginning next week.

It will be shut down to all vehicle traffic from Grant Street at the bottom of the hill

to Bartlett Avenue at the top starting Oct. 1 for road reconstruction and utility work. It is not expected to be reopened until May 2019.

Local residents will have access to their property during

the construction but commuters are being asked by the city to find an alternate route.

The project will include a new multi-use path on the west side of Gatensbury, concrete median dividers on

curved sections, better sight lines and enhanced street lighting. Also on the to-do list are new curbs and gutters on both sides, changes to the lane widths and grades, new fire hydrants, watermain replace-

ment and a new storm main with additional catch basins and removal of asphalt ditches.

Residents along the steep, twisting, Port Moody section of Gatensbury have for years complained about road safety,

and have called for traffic calming.

Residents and commuters can check the status of the project at its website portmoody.ca. newsroom@tricitynews.com

City of Coquitlam

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the City of Coquitlam that an election by voting is necessary to elect one (1) Mayor, eight (8) Councillors and four (4) School Trustees. Persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Mayor - One (1) to be elected Usual Name Adel GAMAR Mark MAHOVLICH Richard STEWART

Jurisdiction of Residence Coquitlam Coquitlam Coquitlam

Councillor – Eight (8) to be elected Usual Name Brent ASMUNDSON Rob BOTTOS Ben CRAIG Craig HODGE Geoff HUNT Steve KIM Paul LAMBERT Sean LEE Massimo MANDARINO Trish MANDEWO Dennis MARSDEN Robert MAZZAROLO Devan ROBERTSON Ian SOUTAR Nicola SPURLING Darryl STICKLER Teri TOWNER Chris WILSON Bonita ZARRILLO

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School Trustee – Four (4) to be elected Usual Name Jennifer BLATHERWICK Francis BUCHER Carol CAHOON Chuck DENISON Barb HOBSON Shari O’NEILL Hui WANG Craig WOODS

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General Voting Day GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the City of Coquitlam on Saturday, October 20, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: Alderson Elementary School 825 Gauthier Avenue

Mundy Road Elementary School 2200 Austin Avenue

Bramblewood Elementary School 2875 Panorama Drive

Nestor Elementary School 1266 Nestor Street

Cape Horn Elementary School 155 Finnigan Street

Panorama Heights Elementary School 1455 Johnson Street

Como Lake Middle School 1121 King Albert Avenue

Pinetree Way Elementary School 1420 Pinetree Way

Eagle Ridge Elementary School 1215 Falcon Drive

Place Maillardville 1200 Cartier Avenue

Glen Elementary School 3064 Glen Drive

Porter Street Elementary School 728 Porter Street

Harbour View Elementary School 960 Lillian Street

Ranch Park Elementary School 2701 Spuraway Avenue

Hillcrest Middle School 2161 Regan Avenue

River Springs Community Centre 1950 Lodge Drive

Lord Baden-Powell Elementary School 450 Joyce Street

Riverview Park Elementary School 700 Clearwater Way

Meadowbrook Elementary School 900 Sharpe Street

Smiling Creek Elementary School 3456 Princeton Ave

Miller Park Community School 800 Egmont Avenue

Victoria Community Hall 3435 Victoria Drive

Montgomery Middle School 1900 Edgewood Avenue

Walton Elementary School 2960 Walton Avenue

Mountain View Elementary School 740 Smith Avenue These locations are readily accessible for persons with physical disabilities.

You may vote at any one of the above-noted locations.

Advance Voting Opportunities Advance Voting Opportunities will be available to all qualified electors of the City of Coquitlam on the following dates: Date October 10, 2018 October 12, 2018 October 13, 2018 October 13, 2018 October 17, 2018 October 19, 2018

Location Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier Street Victoria Community Hall, 3435 Victoria Drive Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Avenue Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier Street Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way

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City of Coquitlam

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING Voter Registration The List of Registered Electors for the City of Coquitlam has been produced on the basis of the most recent Provincial Voters List. If you have recently moved, or are not on the Provincial Voters List you may register at the time of voting if you meet all of the following qualifications: •

age 18 or older on or before General Voting Day;

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a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;

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a resident of, OR registered owner of real property (not held in trust for a corporation or any other trust) in, the City of Coquitlam for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and,

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not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). The identification (in combination) must prove both residency and identity.

KFN holding open house on proposed PoCo business park First Nation plans development on its local land

Kwikwetlem First Nation will host an open house next week for the community to talk with its leaders and consultants about its proposed business park.

The Oct. 3 event in Port Coquitlam is the third of its kind for KFN, which continues to negotiate for a servicing agreement with PoCo city staff to build the industrial/commercial site off Pitt River Road.

No one from KFN returned a request for comment by The Tri-City News’ print deadline but its news release claims the business park would create 5,000 jobs.

“KFN currently has about 140 members, so this means the majority of people coming to work each day at the business park will be non-Indigenous,” Chief Ron Giesbrecht stated in the release. “Our health and wellness centre will welcome members and non-

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, a current title search as proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners. Non-resident property elector forms are available at City Hall.

COQ. INFO ON OCT. 3

Newcomers — and longtime residents, too — can learn more about their community at the annual Welcome to Coquitlam event at city hall Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 2 to 8 p.m.

The free event will highlight the city’s programs and services. It is designed to particularly help newcomers get the most out of the community, although all Coquitlam residents are invited to attend, according to a city press release.

Translators will be available.

Those who attend can speak with staff and council about programs and services like finance, property tax, recycling, garbage, parks and recreation, and employment and volunteer opportunities. Representatives from 17 community agencies will also be on site.

City vehicles, including fire truck, police truck and boat, city works vehicles and the library’s Link Van will be on display from 2 to 5 p.m. on Burlington Drive.

The event started in 2010 with almost 3,500 people participating since then. For more information, visit coquitlam.ca/welcome. newsroom@tricitynews.com

Indigenous clients as well, so it is vital in our view to ensure that people in our communities have the opportunity to learn more about our project.”

Beside the business park plan, KFN staff will also discuss its recent closure of a portion of

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For information on the types of identification that will be accepted please contact the City of Coquitlam Election Office or view the list of acceptable identification at coquitlam.ca/vote (under the “ID Requirements” tab).

Preliminary election results will be available after 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Please visit the City’s website at coquitlam.ca/vote.

Official election results will be declared on Monday, October 22, 2018.

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PoMo hands out honours Advocating for beavers is one of the reasons Port Moody named Judy Taylor-Atkinson and Jim Atkinson as its 2018 Environmental Award winners at a volunteer appreciation dinner held Saturday at city hall.

The couple was recognized for their stewardship and protection of wildlife in Port Moody, including a beaver family that arrived in the Klahanie community in 2016, as well as a great blue heron colony that has taken up residence along the Shoreline Trail. According to a city press release, the Atkinsons’ advocacy contributed to city council deciding to develop a beaver management plan to make co-existing with beavers a priority. They also do many events every year advocating for wildlife protection and restoration.

Other award winners Saturday: • The 2018 Arts Award went to Jim Millar and Markus Fahrner for their many collaborative exhibits and promotion of Port Moody Station Museum.

CHAMBER DEADLINE toMoRRow The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual business excellence awards — and it has extended the deadline until tomorrow (Thursday).

There are three categories for business of the year — one to 10 employees, 11 to 30 employees and more than 30. The chamber is also looking for nominations for its community spirit award for not-for-profit organizations, business leader and young professional and environmental steward, which is a new category.

Deadline for nomination submissions is Sept. 27. A nominees luncheon will be held Nov. 6, with the awards gala on Jan. 26.

Nominations can be submitted at tricitieschamber.com.

• The Evergreen Line Public Art Liaison Committee took the Heritage Award for working to incorporate art into the stations along the new SkyTrain line that opened in 2016.

• The Sports Award went to dragon boat and Coquitlam Crunch Diversity Challenge organizer Brian Kenny, and Runners’ Den owners Paul Slaymaker and Penny Plamandon. newsroom@tricitynews.com

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Advance Voting Opportunities Advance voting opportunities will be held on the following dates from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. : Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Poirier Community Centre Friday, Oct. 12, at Victoria Hall

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Annual Scary Story contest is back in time for Halloween Spin a terrifying tale for library writing contest

Halloween is just over a month away and Tri-City youths aged 11 to 18 can join the annual Scary Story Contest for a chance to win prizes and see their names in print.

The contest, as in past years, is put on

by Coquitlam and Port Moody public libraries, and is sponsored by The Tri-City News.

To participate in the contest, local kids must write a terrifying tale and submit it; then, a panel of judges will award first-, second- and third-place prizes to the three best entries in each of two age categories: 11 to 14 and 15 to 18 years.

Rules for the contest are as follows: • Each entry must be no longer than 500 words.

• Writers must live or go to school in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore or Belcarra.

• Writers who submit entries must be no younger than 11 and no older than 18 on the entry deadline date of Oct. 21.

• Writers must include the following three words in their stories: gruesome, ululating and ichor. Stories that do not include all three words will be disqualified.

• Each writer must include his or her name, age, phone number and city of residence when they submit an entry. If your city of residence is outside the TriCities, make sure to include the name of the Tri-Cities school that you attend.

• Writers must email their entries — as a Word attachment, a PDF or in the body of the message — to scarystorycontest2018@gmail.com no later than Sunday, Oct. 21.

Winners in each age category will receive prizes worth $50 (first), $30 (second) and $20 (third). Some entries will also be published in The Tri-City News around Halloween. Full contest details are on the Coquitlam Public Library and Port Moody Public Library web sites.

If you have questions about the Scary Story Contest, email librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca or call 604-554-7339. newsroom@tricitynews.com

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INNOVATION FUNDAMENTAL TO TRI-CITIES CHAMBER SUCCESS Your Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce continues to evolve, grow and expand to better serve our members and the Tri-Cities Community. It is exciting to see these innovative changes take place and the growth within our community as a result.

This year marked the start of the Tri-Cities Young Professionals program. Known as the TCYP program, it has grown to a membership of over 100 business people under the age of 35 within its first year. They’re off to a great start and the momentum continues to build!

Lastly, we have our Business Showcase on October 16 from 3:00 - 8:00 at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver theatre. This free event is open to everyone! Stop by to learn more about what services local business can offer you. Whether you have a business yourself or `are looking to use some of the many services our members offer, you should stop by and check it out.

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One of our core values at the Chamber is innovation. We prioritize continuous improvement and evolution. The new addition of segmented programs and events allow us to provide our members with valuable opportunities. This drive to innovate and evolve is one reason why your Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is rapidly growing. We are the premier business organization in the region. Trust me, you want to be here.

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The Voice of Business in the Tri-Cities The Education Committee is a standing committee of the Board, of which the majority of the voting seats are held by members of the Board. It is responsible for determining the parameters for educational content & assisting the Chamber team in delivering educational content throughout the year.

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Education Committee hosts a number of different events each year ranging from Mary Vellani luncheons and special educational seminars (such as the Chair, Education Marketing Mondays series) to the more frequent Coffee and Commerce sessions held on select mornings at the Chamber office. These seminars provide our members with the necessary skills to operate their business and excel in their respective industries.

Our membership responds to an annual survey, polling them to gain insight into the training and education they would like in the future and the ideal timing of that training. Based on this feedback, we select the topics that are of most interest to our membership.

Our Education Committee strives to provide educational sessions to our Membership at no cost or nominal cost to provide added benefit of being a member of the TriCities Chamber of Commerce.

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Notice of Election by Voting PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Port Coquitlam that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor, six Councillors and two School Trustees for a four-year term commencing November, 2018. The persons nominated as candidates, and for whom votes will be received, are: School Trustee – two (2) to be elected Mayor – one (1) to be elected SURNAME, Usual name Residential Jurisdiction

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When and where can I vote?

Advance Voting Days - October 10 and 17, 2018 | 8 am to 8 pm • The Outlet, #110 – 2248 Leigh Square (Access off McAllister St. or Leigh Square) General Voting Day - October 20, 2018 | 8 am to 8 pm - Vote at ONE of these polls: • Blakeburn Elementary, 1040 Riverside Dr. • Castle Park Elementary, 1144 Confederation Dr. • Cedar Drive Elementary, 3150 Cedar Dr.

• Central Elementary, 2260 Central Ave. • Irvine Elementary, 3862 Wellington St. • Kilmer Elementary, 1575 Knappen St.

Mail Ballot Voting Mail Ballot Voting will be permitted when qualified electors meet one of the following criteria:

• Kwayhquitlum Middle School, 3280 Flint St. • Westwood Elementary, 3610 Hastings St. • The Outlet, #110 – 2248 Leigh Square

• Have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects the ability to vote at another voting opportunity; and/or: • Expect to be absent from the City of Port Coquitlam at the times of all advance voting opportunities (Oct 10 and 17) and on General Voting Day (Oct 20).

Registration to obtain a Mail Ballot Voting package is available by phone or in person at Port Coquitlam City Hall until Oct 5. Registered persons who are qualified electors will receive a mail ballot package once ballots are ready.

You are responsible for ensuring your completed mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8 pm on General Voting Day, Sat, Oct 20, 2018. Corporate Office staff will check the mail drop box at the front of City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam at 8 pm on Sat, Oct 20, 2018.

Elector Registration Resident Property Electors To register as a resident elector on General Voting Day or Advance Voting, you must have two pieces of ID (one with a signature) and you will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements.

• Age 18 or older • A Port Coquitlam resident for the last 30 days before registering • A Canadian citizen • Not disqualified from voting by any enactment or law • A B.C. resident for at least six months Non-Resident Property Electors (same as resident except for:) • A registered owner of real property in the City of Port Coquitlam for • If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of • Not entitled to register as a resident elector the other owners, register as a non-resident property elector • Not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or • Produce proof of entitlement to register, such as a recent Certificate otherwise disqualified by law of Title.

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new digitization station at the Poirier branch of Coquitlam Public Library is more than just a collection of electronic devices hooked to thxree computers.

It’s a link to the past for generations that may never experience 4X6 glossy photos, cassette and video tapes, slides and 8 mm movies.

The station, located in the library’s local history room, will allow users to digitally preserve their old photos, home movies, camcorder footage, audio recordings — even microfilm — to current technology, like CD, DVD or a memory stick, said Silvana Harwood, the library’s deputy director.

That ensures those memories can live on even as the photos fade and analogue technology becomes obsolete.

It also makes them easier to share, Harwood said, citing an old family photo of a relative she found squirrelled away in a box that she was able to scan and email to relatives in Italy who had never before seen it.

“We rebuild connections when sharing,” Harwood said.

The equipment for the digitization station was acquired with the help of the Coquitlam Foundation through a Canada 150 grant. It includes a VHS video machine, a cassette deck, a reel-to-reel 8 mm film player as well as a flatbed scanner with adapters for film negatives and transparencies, and a new microfilm reader.

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Silvana Harwood, deputy director of the Coquitlam Public Library, and Dwight Yochim of the Coquitlam Foundation check out some old 8 mm home movies that the library’s systems technician, Steve Nicklen, is converting to a digital format in the library’s new digitization station at its Poirier Street branch.

They’re all hooked into computer stations loaded with software to convert their analogue media into digital ones and zeroes, as well as allow for adjustments and corrections to be made, like bringing up to speed audio that has been slowed because a cassette tape has stretched or colour correcting photos that have

discoloured over time.

It can be time-consuming, laborious work, said Steve Nicklen, the library’s systems technician who set up the station, but the effort is worth it.

“All of this stuff is really fragile,” said Nicklen of legacy media. “This is the new way.”

But it may not be the final way, Harwood said.

There’s a value in holding an old photo or unspooling a reel of 8 mm film that can evoke strong emotions and memories. But boxes or containers holding those media can be lost, misplaced or even destroyed. Digitizing them ensures a kind of safety net against that as well as allowing them to be shared more widely

so that others can also preserve them.

Preserving and sharing memories is an important part of the human experience, Harwood said.

“We need to know where we came from,” she said. “It’s the evolution of the past. And it’s just plain fun.”

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open during library hours and the equipment is free to use.

Users of the digitization station must bring their own digital storage, like blank CDs, DVDs or memory sticks. To book an appointment, call 604-5547327 or email askalibrarian@ coqlibrary.ca. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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Celebrate Culture Days in the Tri-Cities!

GET UP CLOSE WITH CULTURE AT THESE SELECT EVENTS • FIND EVEN MORE AT CULTUREDAYS.CA Find Culture Day activities in your neighbourhood!

Search the Stations Public Art Scavenger Hunt

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Event in the City of Coquitlam Event in the City of Port Coquitlam Event in the City of Port Moody + PICK UP A BROCHURE TO PLAN YOUR WEEKEND AT ANY ONE OF THE THREE CITY HALLS!

THROUGHOUT COQUITLAM SEP 28 – 30 In 2016, SkyTrain arrived in Coquitlam!

The City wants you to visit all four Coquitlam stations on the Evergreen Extension and answer questions about public art. Discover the Evergreen Extension, learn about public art, and enter to win cool prizes!

Learn more at coquitlam.ca/culturedays

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Collage Workshop with Artist in Residence Dorothy Doherty

EVERGREEN CULTURAL CENTRE, 1205 PINETREE WAY, COQUITLAM SATURDAY, SEP. 29, 12:30 – 4:30PM SUNDAY, SEP. 30, 12:30 – 3:30PM Lululiving is a micro-dwelling designed and built by Vancouver artist, Germaine Koh. Take a tour of this 160 ft² home on wheels, built to re-imagine the possibilities for smallscale living. evergreenculturalcentre.ca

MICHAEL WRIGHT ART GALLERY 2253 LEIGH SQUARE, PORT COQUITLAM SATURDAY, SEP. 29, 1 – 3PM Unleash your creative side with a free workshop taught by Artist in Residence Dorothy Doherty. Attendees will explore collage and the element of rhythm.

Suitable for beginners to advanced artists and makers. Materials are provided. portcoquitlam.ca

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THROUGHOUT PORT MOODY SEP. 28-30, 9AM – 5PM Follow clues through the City of Port Moody for our 3rd annual Scavenger Hunt! See public art, view historical sites and increase your eco knowledge along the way. There are riddles to solve, and great PoMo swag to be won! #pomoscavenger2018 Sign up at portmoody.ca/culturedays

Family Day at PdA

PLACE DES ARTS, 1120 BRUNETTE AVE., COQUITLAM SUNDAY, SEP. 30, 2 – 4PM Gather up the clan and drop by Family Day at PdA to immerse yourself in art!

Tour the galleries and create your own masterpieces in a variety of all-ages, drop-in-style art activities. Pre-register online at brownpapertickets.com. placedesarts.ca

COQUITLAM HERITAGE AT MACKIN HOUSE, 1116 BRUNETTE AVE., COQUITLAM SATURDAY, SEP. 29, 10AM – 4PM Join us for hands-on activities and tours of our new exhibit. Celebrate your heritage while learning about strategic solutions to ensure these treasures are not lost in time. coquitlamheritage.ca

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PORT MOODY ARTS CENTRE, 2425 ST. JOHNS ST., PORT MOODY SATURDAY, SEP 29, 11AM – 3PM SUNDAY, SEP 30, 11AM – 3PM Join us as we transform our Appleyard Parlour into a music makerspace. Using recycled materials, build your own instrument, and showcase your skills.

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POCO HERITAGE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES, 2248 MCALLISTER AVE., PORT COQUITLAM SUNDAY, SEP. 30, 1 – 2:30PM Join us for an eye-opening walking tour that will lead you through Downtown Port Coquitlam. Explore much of the city’s natural history, including information and stories about the City’s many gardens and heritage trees. pocoheritage.org

COQUITLAM PUBLIC LIBRARY, CITY CENTRE, 1169 PINETREE WAY, COQUITLAM SATURDAY, SEP. 29, 2–4PM Enjoy an all-ages afternoon of drumming performances in celebration of BC Culture Days. Performances will include Korean and Chinese drummers. Kids can also enjoy interactive First Nations drumming workshops. Just drop in! coqlibrary.ca

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Don’t like long books? Try some graphic novels A GOOD READ JULIA PECK

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raphic novels are a great resource for people, big and small, who can’t seem to find the time or energy to read text-heavy books. These novels typically offer a lot of information very fast, and in a way that’s easy to digest. If you find yourself struggling to get through a typical novel, you may want to pick up one of these instead.

• Nimona by Noelle

Stevenson: Nimona is a fun read for all ages and a great read for super-villain enthusiasts. This story is about the super-villain’s sidekick, Nimona, who enjoys wreaking havoc with Lord Ballister Black Heart. They have a mission but Nimona’s mischievous personality, combined with her shapeshifter abilities, land them both in trouble.

• Big Mushy Happy Lump

by Sarah Andersen: Big Mushy Happy Lump is part of Andersen’s very popular Sarah’s Scribbles comics. These are hilarious and relatable, and the

topics she covers are based on real life experiences, such as anxiety, relationships, change and other challenges that life brings. This graphic novel has an upbeat feel, even when dealing with some real, serious topics.

• Saga by Brian K. Vaughan: Saga is a great story about love, war and fighting to find a place in the world despite all odds.

The story follows two soldiers from opposite sides of a galactic war who fall in love, which puts them in great danger. This dramatic story will have you nearly in tears one page, then laughing hysterically the next.

survive and dealing with the trauma of war. She is revealed to have a mysterious bond with a monster and there is a power inside her that is waiting to be awakened. This dark fantasy is a thrill to read and has beautiful illustrations.

Graphic novels are a great resource to introduce people to reading or reintroduce those who are reluctant readers. For these suggestions and more, visit your local library.

A Good Read is a column by TriCity librarians that is published on Wednesdays. Julia Peck works at Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library.

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• Rat Queens by Kurtis J. Wiebe: Rat Queens is about five battle maidens-for-hire set in a fantasy world. This graphic novel series is filled with sass, action and dark comedy. Each character has a unique and strong personality. The way the characters interact with one anther is hilarious and there is always something interesting going on.

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TC CALENDAR THURSDAY, SEPT. 27 • Friends of DeBoville Slough meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., in the boardroom at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way. Free parking is available above the library.

Info: fodbs.org.

• 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. Info: northfrasercarp.ca or 604-945-5005.

• PoCo Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Leigh Square.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 29 • Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery hosts tour guide orientation for those interested in salmon and local creeks. Tour guides are looking for some assistants to help them with tours and classes; tour times and days are flexible and the hatchery books classes around your schedules. Info: www.hydecreek.org or hcws. info@gmail.com.

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.

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

SEPT. 27: THE SECRET LIFE OF TREES • 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. coming a foster family? To learn more, MCFD hosts info session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. Info: North Fraser Recruitment Team, 604-764-8098.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3 • Hyde Creek Watershed Society monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo. The public is invited to attend the meeting, tour the facility and see what projects are underway. The society is also looking for volunteers; education tour guides and assistants for daytime school visits are always needed, as are volunteers interested in working in day-today hatchery operations. Info: www.hydecreek.org or hcws. info@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, OCT. 4 • 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.

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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.

THURSDAY, OCT. 11 • PoCo Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Leigh Square.

SATURDAY, OCT. 13 • Tri-City Wordsmiths meeting, 2-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library, PoCo. Topic: “Dread, Horror and Gore: How to Write Effective Dark Fiction” will be presented by David Tocher, horror writer and editor who is currently editor of the Canadian Dreadful Anthology, to be released by Dark Dragon Publishing in 2019. In this twohour workshop, the speaker will discuss the subject of dread and the various techniques that can evoke it in stories; using examples from literature and movies, Tocher will explain how to establish a horrifying mood, and will provide miscellaneous tips for writing gore. The meeting is free, but library registration is required; call 604-927-7999.

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SUPPORT GROUPS • Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups. Registration: call the bereavement services coordinator, 604-949-2274.

• Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Group meets at Crossroads Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Rd. and Heritage Mountain Blvd. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free walk through Rocky Point Park or Orchard Park. Newcomers can register by calling call the bereavement services coordinator, 604-949-2274.

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

Info: 604-688-1716.

• Dogwood White Cane Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. Those who are legally blind are welcome.

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

• B.C. Schizophrenia Society meets the second Monday of

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month (except December) at Wilson Centre, PoCo. All those affected by prostate problems and their partners are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge but donations are welcome.

Info: Craig, 604-928-9220 or Ken, 604-936-2998. each month, 7:30 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604720-3935.

• Joy’s Place Transition House is an emergency shelter for physically and/or emotionally abused women and their children. Info: 604-492-1700.

• Al-Anon, a fellowship of friends and family of alcoholics who come together to share their experience, strength and hope, meets on Mondays, 7:308:30 p.m., Women’s Resource Centre, 2420 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Info: Elaine with Al-Anon Central Services Society, 604688-1716.

• TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations.

For information on group near you: Gail, 604-941-2907.

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

• Al-Anon Adult Children meets at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1504 Sprice Ave. (at Schoolhouse), Coquitlam.

• Fibromyalgia support group meets, 1-3 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) at Coquitlam Public

illness, separation/divorce, empty nest, retirement, etc., and working towards positive, creative lifestyle. Info: Mara, 604-931-7070.

• Fibromyalgia support group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Dogwood Pavilion, 1 to 3 p.m., except December.

Info: Joan, 604-944-2506.

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Library, Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Education and support for adults who are living with this chronic illness. Info: Julie, 604-936-6027.

• Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604875-4875 or www.badgut.org.

• Recovery International is a self-help, peer-to-peer support meeting for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. The goal is to help reduce symptoms by practising cognitive behaviour techniques.

There is a group in PoCo. Info: Kathy, 778-554-1026 or www. recoverycanada.ca.

• Christian 12-step group for people with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, 948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-939-6136 or www.hiscpc.org.

• Coquitlam Support Group: Change, Crisis to Creativity meets Thursday evenings.

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It’ll be a blast from the past when Stage 43 Theatrical Society starts its season with a play based on a hugely popular TV series from the 1970s.

In fact, all three of the Coquitlam company’s shows this season feature familiar characters, sets and scenes that aren’t often seen on the stage.

Next month, the cast will transform into Hawkeye, Radar, Maj. Margaret Houlihan and others for M*A*S*H, held at the Evergreen Cultural Centre.

The two-week run will see the largest number of actors ever assembled for a Stage 43 production — with one-third hailing from the Tri-Cities (see next page).

Directed by Tri-City resident Dale Kelly, the play by Tim Kelly is based on the book by Richard Hooker, who was a doctor in a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital — aka MASH — unit in Korea during the war in the 1960s.

That publication also spawned a 1970 film — directed by Robert Altman and starring Canadian Donald Sutherland and Elliott Gould — and, from 1972-’83, a TV series with Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers and Loretta Swit.

Port Coquitlam actor Michelle Berg, Stage 43’s vice president, suggested the idea for M*A*S*H this

DIRECTOR DALE KELLY summer; she’s now its stage manager.

Meanwhile, another movie that turned into successful TV series in the ‘70s will come to Evergreen in the new year — but with a twist for the characters.

From Jan. 10 to 19, Stage 43 presents a female version of The Odd Couple, the Neil Simon show made famous on TV by Tony Randall (as the neurotic neat-freak Felix Ungar) and Jack Klugman (as his slob roommate).

Richard Weins is taking the reins for that production.

Finally, in the spring, Alaina Holland will direct Stage 43’s last “As Seen on Screen” show of the season: One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.

The 1963 play was penned by Dale Wasserman and Ken Kesey but the 1975 film — starring Jack Nicholson — was based on the novel. see MASH, page 30

At 57, Nikki Bryce found her calling.

She’s sure of it.

The Port Moody resident has had too many jobs in sales to know it’s not what she wants to do for the rest of her life.

All along, she said, she would have rather pursued a career in the arts.

But she was trying to make ends meet while growing up in Ontario and working in Alberta, often holding up to three jobs.

She found a few creative outlets along the way, helping out with foundations and nonprofits groups to spread the word about — and raise funds for — their arts causes.

She described it as like “throwing spaghetti to a wall,” hoping something would stick.

In Calgary, she signed up for the CHEERS Project and learned under Derek Wilken who guided her to be a certified comedy trainer.

Still, much of her career called her to B.C. and, in 2001, she pulled up roots and made Port Moody her home.

Again, Bryce tried to keep her finger in the arts scene.

She took voice classes, co-produced Pride Ball Vancouver, emceed at events, marketed fundraisers and, in 2006-’07, co-ordinated the Port Moody Festival of the Arts.

She also launched Garma Consulting to help clients with public speaking.

But in 2010, she had to put her ambition on hold to care for her mother-in-law, who had dementia.

During her limited downtime — and to clear her mind — Bryce painted with acrylics

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After years of “throwing spaghetti on the wall” and searching for her creative side, Port Moody’s Nikki Bryce said she’s finally found her passion with film and television acting. A former organizer of the city’s arts festival, Bryce recently finished a Vancouver Fringe Festival play titled Box of Freedom. and watercolours, and became a member of the Port Moody Art Association. She also dabbled in community theatre.

Two years later, after her mother-in-law passed, Bryce felt lost. She took a job selling hot tubs but wanted something more meaningful.

She played Valerie Vickers for the Coquitlam-based Stage 43 Theatrical Society, in its 2013 production of Murder on the Rerun and, a few years later, as Woman 1 in The Women of Lockerbie, for Lock and Key at the Vancouver Fringe Festival.

Around that time, she met a couple in the film and television industry — Taylor Hewstan and Stephen Geaghan — who recommended Bryce hire a casting agent after seeing her talent.

At a Vancouver fundraiser,

Bryce also became friendly with Vancouver actor Jay Brazeau who took Bryce under his wing. He suggested she train with top professionals in the field and helped her to make connections.

The first acting gig that her agent, Claire Myers, set Bryce up with was a new stage play

by Adelina Suvagau. Box of Freedom, which ended last Sunday at the Vancouver Fringe Festival, won Bryce kudos for her performance of the character Gabriela.

There were sold-out crowds nearly every night of the run, she said, and even the general consul of the Consulate General of Romania came out for the final show.

“I had women come up to me afterward and congratulate me,” Bryce said. “They said I portrayed their culture so well.

It was a wonderful feeling and I was truly honoured.”

Now, Bryce has her sights firmly set on film and television work.

Again, she said, she’s getting good feedback judging by what agents and directors are saying: They’re casting her as the tough but kind-hearted grandma. “I’m working my butt off and studying very hard to be a full-time working, paid actor,” she said. “I’m taking people’s advice and auditioning all the time. I’m 57 and I’m not taking risks but I am being courageous. I’m unwilling to allow less of my life.”

She added: “I feel like my artistic storm, as my former art teacher Eileen Harder put it, is in full blast. And I feel like I’m really close to breaking through.” jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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Add some culture into your life this weekend Talk to a children’s author, hear from an award-winning artist and join scavenger hunts for chance to win prizes in this weekend’s Culture Days.

The national celebration that runs Friday to Sunday includes a number of events and activities in the Tri-Cities — all of which are free for participants.

Here’s what’s going down in each city: Stage 43 theatrical Society

Tri-City actors in M*A*S*H: Devin O’Gorman as Private Boone, Dean Anderson as Lt.-Col. Henry Braymore Blake, Sharon Notarrigo as Capt. Bridget McCarthy, Jill Menkveld as Lt. Janice Fury, Leslie Campbell as Lt. Louise Kimble, Caleb Berg as Capt. Walter Waldowski, Richard Wiens as Capt. John McIntyre (Trapper John), Dan Jabour as Capt. John Black, Ryan Johnson as Capt. Augustus Bedford Forrest, Isaiah Poh as Ho-Jon, Ying Jane Bayes as Korean woman, Min Joyce Abraham as Korean woman, Alannah St. Pierre as Lt. Nancy Phillips, Leona Atkinson as Maj. Margaret Houlihan, Sue Davey as Congresswoman Goldfarb, Raven Dudley as Mitzi and Shampa Sristi as Lt. Connie Liebowitz.

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Meanwhile, as in past seasons, Stage 43 will continue to donate part of its proceeds to non-profit groups to fundraise and build awareness.

For M*A*S*H, the company partnered with Honour House Society, which helps members

of the Canadian Armed Forces, veterans and emergency services personnel while in Vancouver for medical treatments.

And partial proceeds from The Odd Couple will go to Soroptimist International.

• For tickets to M*A*S*H, call the Evergreen Cultural Centre

(1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca. It runs Oct. 11 to 13 at 8 p.m., Oct. 14 at 2 p.m., and Oct. 17 to 20 at 8 p.m. (on Oct. 17, there is a special two-for-one pricing on single, adult tickets; use the discount code 4077). Visit stage43.org. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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• The city has a challenge but you have to visit Coquitlam’s four stations along the Evergreen Extension to get the answers. Go to coquitlam.ca/culturedays to sign up for the scavenger hunt and, on Friday at 9 a.m., city staff will email the questions. Here’s a hint: Look for the public art at the four stops — Burquitlam, Coquitlam Central, Lincoln, and Lafarge Lake-Douglas — to fill out the form; entries must be received at city hall by Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. And participants who have all 12 questions perfect are entered to win a grand prize: a $100 gift card to Coquitlam Centre, $100 gift card to Opus Art Supplies and four all-day Compass ride

passes. Those who correctly answer six of the questions will have a chance to win a $50 Coquitlam Centre gift card, $50 gift card to Opus Art Supplies and two Compass ride passes.

• Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.) will run a special edition of Family Day at PdA! on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Tour the art shows to get inspired then take part in at an exhibit-related activity.

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• The city’s artist-inresidence Dorothy Doherty leads a free collage workshop on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Michael Wright Art Gallery in the Gathering Place at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (next to PoCo city hall). Materials will be provided. RSVP by emailing arts@portcoquitlam.ca.

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• The city hosts its third annual Culture Days scavenger hunt, with visitors looking for clues around public art and historical landmarks. Sign

up via portmoody.ca/culturedays for a chance to win prizes. And don’t forget to use the hashtag #portmoodyscavenger2018 during the search.

• Author Kristi Nielsen will sign copies of her new children’s picture books at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. Johns St.) on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m.

• Visual artist Jeff Wilson will be at the Silk Art Gallery (2419 Clarke St.) on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. to talk about social media platforms for artists.

• The Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. Johns St.) has several music and craft parties on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Be sure to check out the venue’s new exhibit, Art 4 Life. Visit pomoarts.ca.

• Artist Claire Sower will show her palette knife-painting skills in a demo on Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Silk Art Gallery (2419 Clarke St.).

• See a behind-the-scenes radio show from the 1920s — presented by the Port Moody Station Museum and Expect Theatre — in the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) from 3 to 4 p.m. Visit portmoodymuseum.org. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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Trumpet master and Order of Canada recipient Jens Lindemann, who now calls California home, will open the Musical Mornings series at the Evergreen Cultural Centre with pianists Elizabeth and Marcel Bergemann. Their show on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. is a salute to Oktoberfest. Call 604-927-6555.

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Cuban guitar beats, Oktoberfest brass Janis Cleugh The Tri-CiTy News

Two internationally acclaimed musicians are back in B.C. to play tunes from their home countries.

Sunday, Cuban-born singer-songwriter Adonis Puentes will be joined by his father, Valentine, a Cuban resident, for a special concert at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre.

The pair will be accompanied by fellow Cuban musicians (who live in B.C.) on original and traditional AfroCuban tracks.

Now a Victoria resident, Adonis Puentes is best known for his work with his twin brother, Alex, with whom he shares a Juno Award nomination for Best Global Album, in 2001.

In 2014, he was again nominated for a Juno — this time, for World Music Album of the Year, for Sabor A Café.

Tickets for Puentes’ show are $29/$15.

Meanwhile, German-born Jens Lindemann will signal the start of Oktoberfest when he appears at Evergreen with pianist duo Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann.

Their Oct. 3 show, which opens the Bergmann’s Musical Morning series with an evening performance, will include pieces by Strauss, Bach, Weill,

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Gershwin and Brubeck.

The Grammy-award nominated trumpet player, who now lives in California, was in the Tri-Cities last year with Port Moody musicians Shannon Gaye and Kristian Alexandrov for a fundraiser for the Port Moody Arts Centre; the trio also performed in 2014 at the PoMo ArtsFest.

Meanwhile, this year’s Musical Mornings series also includes: guitarist Daniel Bolshoy (Nov. 28); cellist Rebecca Wenham (March 27); and soprano Nadya Blanchette (April 17). Tickets range from $15 to $22. Call the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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CiTy Tips To preserve sCrapbooks As part of the city of Coquitlam’s online exhibit about scrapbooks, archives and records officer Angeline Chirnside will give a free seminar next month about preserving the time capsules.

Her talk, which will delve

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into the municipal collection as well as offer tips on how to look after historical records, runs on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon in Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam).

Register by calling 604-927-

4386 or sign up online at coquitlam.ca/dogwood.

For residents unable to attend, the city has a link on how to safeguard personal or club mementoes in a book.

Go to coquitlam.ca/scrapbooks for ideas.

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Ravens face tough test in Panthers Second-ranked Fox to take on top Tweedsmuir team GRANT GRANGER THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Martin McDonnell is hoping when his Terry Fox Ravens step off the bus in Surrey to do battle with top-ranked Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers on Friday they’re more prepared to play than when they disembarked in Kelowna last Friday.

The Ravens, who are No. 2 in the B.C. High School Football AAA rankings, head into the showdown coming off a 41-0 victory over the hometown Kelowna Owls to run Terry Fox’s record to 3-0.

But, according to McDonnell, the final score was deceiving because they were only up 14-0 after the third quarter. “They don’t seem to be ready to play at the start of the games,� said McDonnell. “It is difficult. They are kids, and they get on the bus for four hours and get off it. We never seem to do well on those Kelowna trips. You go up there and back the same day. Even when we played in Abbotsford we did the same thing. “If we’re going to compete with those teams, the [2017 provincial champion New Westminster Hyacks] and STMs (St. Thomas More of Burnaby) and Tweeds, we’re going to have to play better. “We’re getting off the bus thinking because we’re wearing white and red we’re winning.�

McDonnell had little problem with the Ravens defence in Kelowna. It was the offence that took so long to click. “We can’t play like that, we have to play more disciplined,� he said. “We need to play better if we deserve to have any other ranking. We need to step it up this week. We can do it,

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Centennial’s Antonio Bianchi (50) scrambles to secure the ball as Kaiden Lilley (10) and Alexander Thornton (81) of Lord Tweedsmuir close in on him as the Centaurs’ Uriah Hestdalen and Dario Mazzuca try to come to Bianchi’s aid at Percy Perry Stadium Friday night. we have the talent, I just don’t think we’re playing as well as we can. “We’re just not in shape yet.

We got some big hoggies (offensive linement) and we’re not in shape yet.�

Tweedsmuir is coming off a 78-7 thrashing of Coquitlam’s Centennial Centaurs at Percy Perry Stadium. The powerhouse Panthers have won the last two junior varsity provincial titles, which is why they are favoured to be the varsity champs this year.

McDonnell said a key for the Ravens to beat the Panthers is for the offence to control the clock by running the ball in order to keep Tweedsmuir’s offence off the field. Amongst its many stars, the Surrey’s

squad includes Jaden Simon, son of B.C. Lions legend Geroy Simon, who holds the CFL record for career receiving yards.

Jaden got one of Tweedsmuir’s TDs against Centennial on a 33-yard catch. “They’re a good solid team, they’re coming off the ball well. Just hard, good football.

That’s what our guys need to do. It’s not super fancy what they’re doing, but they’re a hard-nosed team and they’re playing well,� said McDonnell. “They have everyone and their dog scoring. “They’re spreading it out, it’s just not one player. They’ve got a bunch of talent. And their line’s pretty solid.�

Heading into the fourth quarter in Kelowna, Cade

Cote had scored both of Terry Fox’s touchdowns. He added a third on a 40-yard pass from quarterback Matt Lew-Henriksen for a 21-0 lead early in the fourth before Matt Hewa Baddege found the end zone on a five-yard rush.

Lew-Henricksen followed with a 35-yard TD toss to Ethan Shuen and Alex Malcic capped it off with an interception for a touchdown.

Against Centennial, Tweedsmuir scored five rushing touchdowns, including two

by Noah Anderson, and two by passes. They also scored three defensive TDs [two interceptions and a fumble recovery] and another on a kickoff return

by Yosef Drysdale, who also scored on a 50-yard reception.

The Panthers, said McDonnell, will provide the Ravens with a litmus test on just how good they are. Defeat, however, wouldn’t be the end of the world. He cited a loss to No.-5 ranked St. Thomas More during the regular season last year before rebounding to beat the Knights in the provincial semifinals. “It’s not the worst-case scenario,� said McDonnell. “If nothing else we learned we don’t have to win every game.

We proved that last year, but you do need to win to get into the playoffs and get on a roll.� • Game time on Friday is 3 p.m. at Lord Tweedsmuir, 6151 180th Street in the Cloverdale neighbourhood.

CLA GIVES COQUITLAM BOTH BOYS, GIRLS BOXLA TOURNEYS

The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) has decided to double up on Coquitlam by awarding the community both the boys and girls 2019 national box lacrosse youth championships next August.

The CLA announced in May that Coquitlam will be the host for the peewee, bantam and midget boys championships. According to Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse president Garrett Ungaro, after some additional negotiations the national body decided to also award the city the girls bantam and midget championships. He said it would be the first time in memory all five national tournaments will be played in one spot. “There will be over 500 athletes for 10 days calling Coquitlam home, not counting the parents, grandparents and others who will come to this event during the competition. The additional economic impact will be huge for our city,� said Ungaro in an email circulated to city councillors and staff.

The boys competitions will feature teams from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and First Nations. Provinces participating in the girls tournaments will be B.C. Alberta, Ontario and Nova Scotia. sports@tricitynews.com

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The Coquitlam Express is back on track after heading in the wrong direction to start the 2018-19 B.C. Junior Hockey League season.

The Express won three straight games last week, including a 3-1 victory in their home opener against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, to reverse a three-game losing skid.

That followed a pair of wins at the annual BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack. Coquitlam handed Powell River their first loss of the season by downing the Kings 6-3 Thursday.

The Express followed that up by defeating the Cowichan Valley Capitals 2-1 on Saturday thanks to Dallas Farrell’s gamewinning goal with 4.1 seconds left in the third period.

“We played some good games during that streak,” said Express head coach and general manager Jason Fortier.

This is Fortier’s first year with the Express and he credited more practice time for last week’s success, although there’s room for improvement.

“You’d be surprised I can always find stuff to complain,” said Fortier. “We had a little more time to put in structure and build habits, so hopefully those moments can continue.

“Part of that was just the

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Coquitlam’s Alex DiPaolo (11) swoops around Salmon Arm goaltender Ethan Langenegger and defenceman Andy Stevens to score the game’s first goal in a 3-1 victory for the Express in their home opener at Poirier Recreation Centre on Sunday. whole hockey team itself from staff on down. We’re learning together.

“The past three games we’ve been creating a level of accountability for each other, and the staff implementing that.”

Fortier was particularly pleased with his troops not

getting discouraged despite outshooting the Capitals 37-21, including 13-4 in the scoreless second period.

“We controlled a lot of the game,” said Foriter. “It was one of the more complete games we’ve played in a while. We deserved to win. You keep work-

ing hard and good things are going to come.”

Chase Danol had given Coquitlam an early 1-0 lead with a powerplay goal, but Cowichan tied it up before the first period ended. That set the stage for Farrell’s dramatic goal, his first of the season

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to go along with four assists in his first five games. Farrell buried the rebound of a Regan Kimens wrap-around attempt to give the Express the victory.

“The whole bench was ecstatic. It’s nice when you work hard and get rewarded,” said Fortier.

Coquitlam scored four in the middle frame to power past Powell River. The Express got goals from Cole Edgerton, Connor Gregga, Alex DiPaolo, Cooper Connell, Christian Sanda and Joshua Wildauer, who along with Gregga also had an assist. Farrell, Danol and Jordan Schulting had two assists apiece.

On Sunday at the Poirier Recreation Centre, DiPaolo scored in the first period, Wildauer in the second and Danol in the third, into an empty net, for the victory.

As he did Saturday, Clay Stevenson stopped 20 of 21 shots in the Express goal to record the win in both games.

Attendance was 684.

Despite the success, Fortier isn’t putting too much stock into the three-game win streak.

“Nobody really pays attention over six or seven games.

After 20 games, you start to see a trend,” said Fortier.

The Express are 4-3-0-0 and are tied for third place in the Mainland Division with the Langley Rivermen (4-2-0-0) heading into tonight’s home game (Wednesday, 7 p.m.) against the last-place Surrey Eagles (1-5-0-0). The Rivermen play at Poirier on Friday (7 p.m.) with the first-place Prince George Spruce Kings (51-0-0) in town Sunday (3 p.m.) sports@tricitynews.com

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Housing task force could provide some relief on soaring rental prices Renters paying unaffordable prices in the Tri-Cities may soon see some relief, in the form of tighter rent controls in B.C. Currently, the allowable annual rent increase for sitting tenants is 2% plus inflation, which in 2018 totalled 4% and in 2019 is currently slated to be 4.5%.

The B.C. government’s Rental Housing Task Force recommended this week that the province reduce the allowable annual rent hike to inflation only, which would bring it down to 2.5% in 2019.

Under the new proposal, landlords who say they would be unable to meet running costs under such a formula would be allowed to apply for an as-yetunspecified additional increase, but only if they could prove their case.

OUTDATED FORMULA The current inflation-plus-two-per-cent formula has been in place for 16 years and is seen as outdated.

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as the cost of living, plus 2%, keeps going above their ability to pay, as their wages have not kept pace,” said Spencer Chandra Herbert, chair of the task force and NDP MLA for Vancouver-West End. The recommended change could provide some relief to renters who are paying increasingly unaffordable rents. In Coquitlam, close to half of all renters are spending 30% or more of their income on rent and utilities, according to a B.C. Non-profit Housing Association report in May this year, while more than a quarter are spending 50% or more.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation states people in the 30% category have “affordability issues” while those spending more than half of their income are “considered to be at a crisis level of spending” and are “at risk of homelessness.”

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tenancies, ** Median sale price of units registered sold September 10-16 *** Highest price of all units registered sold September 10-16 which could † Listings as of September 24 †† Median days of active listings as of September 24 be achieved by All sold and listings information as of September 24 attaching rent control to a unit instead of to a lease. Further, new units coming onto the market may still be priced at the landlord’s discretion, which can increase overall median rental prices. Tighter rent control may mean new units and between-tenancy apartments could priced higher than they would under the old system, to create a financial buffer against the new restrictions on annual increases.

Chandra Herbert said he and the task force also heard from landlords who were concerned that even the current 4% annual rent increases were not keeping pace with the costs to operate a suite or building.

It is now up to the provincial government to decide whether it will act on the task force’s recommendations before next year.

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New home presentation centre moves location – literally Many of us have seen photos of whole homes being lifted onto a trailer and moved via truck to a new site, to save them being demolished. But today might have been first time in the region’s history that this has happened to an entire home sales and presentation centre – albeit at a snail’s pace.

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themselves the challenging task when it became time for its Seylynn Village presentation centre in North Vancouver to be moved, to make way for the project’s third tower Apex.

Rather than demolish the building that had been the developer’s sales centre for six years and set up a new centre, Denna Homes decided to move

the whole building via truck to another part of the site, less than 1km away.

The move happened on September 24, and was underway at the time of writing. It was expected to take eight hours to move the 420,000-pound, 186-foot-long building a mere 800 metres, travelling very carefully at 0.1km per hour.

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WALTON, Daniel Luke February 13, 1946 to September 4, 2018 Dan L. Walton of Coquitlam B.C. passed away suddenly at the place he loved the most . . . “The Cabin on Harrison Lake�.

Born in England, as the product of the union of Cecelia and Reginald Walton, along with four siblings; Christopher, Tony, Penny and James. Dan leaves behind his devoted wife Jane, two children Daniel and Sarah, and stepson David. He has two grandchildren Abbey and Michael and great grandchildren. His beloved poodles Stanley and Jetta miss their “Daddy�. He was predeceased by his daughter Darlene and brother Tony. Dan will be sorely missed. “Happy Sailings Dan! May your travels be on calm waters with blue skies�.

A Celebration of Dan’s Life will be held on Friday, October 5th between the hours of 3:00pm - 7:00pm at the Banquet Hall of the Royal Canadian Legion #263 at 1025 Ridgeway Avenue in Coquitlam.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the SPCA, is appreciated.

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