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Darryl Skipworth, his daughter, Rebecca and neighbour Lori Holdenride say they are worried about the safety of residents on Gatensbury Street in Port Moody as well as that of construction workers who started a seven-month project to improve the collector route Monday because motorists are routinely ignoring the closure signs at the top and bottom of the steep, twisting road. For more on this project and residents’ concerns, see story on page 14.
Roadside screening devices capable of detecting whether a driver is under the influence of cannabis will not be widely used in the Tri-Cities when marijuana becomes legal later this month. Coquitlam RCMP said no decisions have been made regarding the portable Drager DrugTest 5000, which was recently approved by federal Justice Minister Jody WilsonRaybould for use in the field. And Port Moody Police Department does not have plans to purchase the equipment and will instead relying on standardized field sobriety tests (SFST) to determine whether a motorist is impaired. see ‘BIG PROBLEM’, page 18
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Overdose training for 5,000 by March Majority of illicit drug deaths occur inside, says BCCs grant granger The Tri-CiTy News
Illicit drug overdose deaths keep occurring across British Columbia, not just in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside, and that’s why St. John Ambulance (SJA) is encouraging everyone to take its free opioid overdose response training. A BC Coroners Service report released last week shows in the first eight months of 2018, 87% of illicit drug overdose deaths happened inside (50% in private residences and 30% other inside locations). Outside deaths made up less than 13% of the total. The indoor deaths show “we really need to discuss it and not for it to be a taboo subject,” said Drew Binette, manager of government relations for SJA’s B.C./Yukon branch. SJA has been contracted by the province to provide the free training to 5,000 by next March. So far, said Binette, it
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St. John Ambulance will provide free opioid overdose response training to 5,000 by next March, according to Drew Binette, the manager of government relations for the organization’s B.C./ Yukon branch. has given the 3.5-hour course to a thousand. The training includes
administering of artificial respiration, emergency scene management and the injection
of Naloxone, a medication that can quickly reverse the effects of an overdose. The province
has made Naloxone kits available without a prescription. It also shows how to recognize whether someone who is unconscious because of an overdose. Pinpoint eyes, drowsiness or having trouble being roused, slow breathing, blue lips or blue nails are some of the indications, said Binette, noting, “The majority of us have not seen an overdose.” And the class gives participants confidence to remain calm because they know how to deal with the situation. Last year, in the Fraser North health region — which includes the Tri-Cities, Burnaby, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge — 142 people died of overdoses of illicit drugs. That’s up from 104 in 2016 and 74 in 2015. There has been a downward trend, however, so far in 2018, with 85 overdose deaths in the region as of Aug. 31. Coquitlam was the only one of the Tri-Cities listed in a table of 15 B.C. cities in the Coroners Service’s report. Of the 15, Coquitlam had the lowest total of reported deaths for the first eight months of 2018: 15 compared to 28 in all
of 2017 and 14 in 2016. Last year’s total was the 11th highest. Provincially, there were 98 suspected OD deaths in August, a 20% decrease from the 122 in August 2017, and 27% less than the 134 in July of this year. Binette said one of the main reasons the opioid overdose training was created was to reduce stigma and discrimination. “Really, the training is open to everybody [over the age of 16]. There are no barriers,” said Binette. “One more person trained is one more person saved, and that’s why we do this,” he said. SJA offers the course in 10 locations, the nearest being in Burnaby and Surrey. Binette said there hasn’t been a large expression of interest in the Tri-Cities but he’s hopeful there will be by the end of the year. • Registration for the free courses can be done online at startsavinglives.ca, or by phone at 604-321-2651 or in person at any St. John Ambulance branch including Port Moody (2338 Clarke St.). newsroom@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews
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Methadone clinic being planned for Tri-Cities Fraser Health says facility could open by October Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News
Fraser Health is moving ahead with plans to open a clinic in the Tri-Cities to provide suboxone, methadone and other services to support people wishing to deal with their drug use.
Details are being worked out for an October launch, according to Dr. Victoria Lee, chief medical health officer for Fraser Health, but the goal is to provide opioid medication as well as counselling and mental health services to local residents who need them. “Staff will be trained in both substance use and mental health,” said Lee, who Wednesday was appointed to her position with the health authority. The clinic will be located at
the Port Moody health clinic and will provide treatment in a clinical setting, along with connections to other health serves and community supports, such as employment services and access to stable housing, according to Fraser Health. People eligible for the treatment are those with an opioid use disorder, a medical condition characterized by a problematic pattern of dependence on drugs such as painkillers (Percocet and OxyContin) and heroin.
The news comes as the health authority plans to introduce more services and figure out ways to provide addiction and mental health services that are confidential, after-hours and supportive. Technology such as an app and video service may be looked at, among other things, Lee said, but developing them will take time. She said Fraser Health has to be more creative in how it offers services to ensure there aren’t any barriers to accessing services.
In August, Fraser Health held online demonstrations and live chat sessions to teach people how to respond to an overdose, including how to use naloxone. “Seventy per cent of those dying in our region are dying in private residences,” Lee said. “A lot of people are not accessing our services when they are using at home. We really wanted to find out how we can improve that connection between people using at home and our current offering of
services.” A recent survey found that people who use opioids don’t access services because of fear it could conflict with their jobs. “There were concerns about confidentiality and job loss. Those are quite an important access issue that requires further examination and whether they are supported through the workplace and WorkSafe BC, and all of those factors need to be looked at,” Lee said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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Get out and vote, Port Moody! On October 20, Port Moody is holding a general election to elect one mayor, six councillors, and two school trustees.
Get ahead of the game at our advance polls There are advance voting opportunities on October 10 and October 13. Cast your advance vote in the Parkview Room at Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Drive) between 8am–8pm.
Spread the word! #pomovotes2018
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In a rush? Mail it in! Pick up a mail-in ballot at City Hall (100 Newport Drive) anytime between 8am and 8pm starting October 9 until October 19. You can also call 604.469.4603, or email dshermer@portmoody.ca. Mail the completed ballot at your convenience, or drop it off at City Hall. All ballots must be received no later than 8pm on October 20.
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2018 Community Opinion Question The 2018 ballot will also include an important question about the sale, partial sale, or lease of the former Fire Hall and existing Works Yard sites on Murray Street. Learn more at portmoody.ca/vote.
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GOVERNOR GENERAL’S LITERARY AWARDS
Gov. Gen. nomination for PoCo author Cragg nominated for book about her father’s killer Janis CleuGh
The Tri-CiTy News
Carys Cragg didn’t know what she was most happy about Wednesday morning: her 14-month-old son saying “Mama” for the first time or the news she’d been nominated for a Governor General’s Literary Award. “It’s been the most lovely day,” the Port Coquitlam author gushed after learning her debut book was a finalist in the English non-fiction category. Cragg, who is on faculty in Child, Family and Community Studies at the Coquitlam campus of Douglas College, released Dead Reckoning: How I Came to Meet the Man Who Murdered My Father, last fall. Published by Arsenal Pulp Press, her work made the Globe and Mail list for the best books of 2017 and was a finalist for the Hubert Evans BC Book Prize. Dead Reckoning follows Cragg’s journey of discovering her father’s killer. She was 11 when her dad — a highly respected orthopedic surgeon who had moved the family from North Vancouver to Calgary — was murdered in their home by an intruder.
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Carys Cragg (above and right, with her father) moved to Port Coquitlam in April and now teaches at Douglas College. Twenty years later and still reeling, Cragg began to correspond with his killer and met him in prison. Through the process, he talked about his violent childhood and why he lied about the murder. “I wanted to write it for a number of reasons,” Cragg said of her memoir. “I really wanted to contribute to a more complete story about restorative justice… but I also wanted to give people something when they asked me what it was like meeting him and being at his parole hearings. I felt like it was difficult to answer them — and give all the descriptions and nuances — in a short amount of time.” The book, she said, is not only a tribute to her father — a
man whom she describes as full of “energy and quite gregarious and a loving guy with a sense of adventure” — but also a self-revelation; through
researching and writing, she learned how similar she is to her dad. Cragg, who is currently working on an academic book,
credits Arsenal for publishing the narrative, saying, “I’m appreciative of them for putting out very challenging stories. They have such vision and they
let me tell this horrible story beautifully.” She’s also grateful to the publisher for forwarding her book for national consideration. As a finalist for a Governor General’s Literary Award, she will automatically receive $1,000, which she plans to spend on books. The 14 winners, whose names will be announced Oct. 30, each receive $25,000. Meanwhile, Cragg’s nomination is the first time an Arsenal-published book has been up for a GG award in the non-fiction category. “We are ecstatic about Carys’s nomination,” Cynara Geissler, Arsenal’s director of marketing and publicity, told The Tri-City News. “Carys is an incredible writer and person. Her powerful memoir has so much to teach us about crime, justice and repairing harm. It is the kind of story that changes you when you read it — the kind of book we are honoured to publish.” Cragg is not the first Governor General’s Literary Award nominee for the TriCities. Last year, Port Moody playwright and actor Hiro Kanagawa won in the drama category for his full-length play Indian Arm, which is based on Henrik Ibsen’s Little Eyolf but set on the North Shore and centred on First Nations land. jcleugh@tricitynews.com
Notice of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaws Bylaw Nos. 4079 to 4091 will give a property tax exemption for the calendar years 2019-2028 to the following properties:
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Municipal Tax Municipal Tax Municipal Tax Bylaw # 2019 2020 2021
Property Affordable Housing Chartiable Association (1638 Prairie Avenue)
4079
$ 17,187.13
$
17,850.55
$
18,334.30
Cheshire Homes Society of BC (2583 Larkin Avenue)
4080
$
3,208.58
$
3,332.44
$
3,422.75
Community Integration Services Society (2175 Mary Hill Road)
4081
$
3,926.06
$
4,077.61
$
4,188.11
Hope for Freedom Society (3237 Liverpool Street)
4082
$
2,297.94
$
2,386.64
$
2,451.32
Hope for Freedom Society (3135 Oxford Street)
4083
$
0.01
$
0.01
$
0.01
Innervisions Recovery Society of BC (1933 Prairie Avenue)
4084
$
2,375.71
$
2,467.41
$
2,534.28
Innervisions Recovery Society of BC (1937 Prairie Avenue)
4085
$
2,501.14
$
2,597.68
$
2,668.08
Kinsight Community Society (1310 Larkspur Drive)
4086
$
2,235.47
$
2,321.76
$
2,384.68
Kinsight Community Society (1560 Manning Avenue)
4087
$
2,654.17
$
2,756.62
$
2,831.32
Kinsight Community Society (3719 Wellington Street)
4088
$
2,390.76
$
2,483.04
$
2,550.33
Kinsight Community Society (1551 Salisbury Avenue)
4089
$ 23,958.03
$
24,882.81
$
25,557.13
New Chelsea Society (2435 Lobb Avenue)
4090
$ 33,036.63
$
34,311.85
$
35,241.70
New View Society (2356 Whyte Avenue)
4091
$
$
2,787.89
$
2,863.44
Total
2,684.27
$ 98,455.90
$ 102,256.30
$ 105,027.45
These properties are hereby declared to be exempt from taxation to the extent provided in Section 224 of the Community Charter.
Inspection of Documents
The public is welcome to inspect the proposed bylaws at: Corporate Services, Port Coquitlam City Hall, 8:30am to 4:30pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) until 4:00pm on October 9, 2018.
Final Reading
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Stewart & Gamar spar over you have 10 housing affordability efforts more chances to check out candidates Gary McKenna
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Housing affordability was at the forefront as two Coquitlam mayoral candidates squared off in what at times was a contentious Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce debate this week. On one side of the Evergreen Cultural Centre stage Tuesday, the incumbent, Mayor Richard Stewart, described a city hall working hard to increase the number of units in the municipality and provide more housing options to families. On the other, challenger Adel Gamar blamed the current administration for not doing enough to make the municipality more affordable for residents. “We all know people who have moved out of Coquitlam because they can’t afford to live here,” he said in his opening statement. He later added: “The current mayor has presided over the greatest housing affordability crisis in the city’s history.” Stewart countered that the challenges around land values are a problem felt across the region and said many policies the current council has put in place have helped Coquitlam avoid some of the affordability issues seen in other parts of Metro Vancouver. “I get that it is an easy solution for you, but there are a whole lot of communities that have struggled with this because we are a constrained region,” Stewart said. “These are regional challenges… There are some communities that aren’t tackling that issue but we are tackling that issue and we are achieving gains.” Gamar also criticized Stewart for how the city approaches public consultation. He said the process is not welcoming for residents and that he has seen public hearings where people are nervous about bringing their concerns to city council. He added that if he is elected, he would hold more town halls
There are a variety of opportunities to see and hear candidates for mayor, city councillor and school trustee in the lead-up to the Oct. 20 civic elections. All-candidates meetings are behind held in all three cities, including one tonight (Friday) in Port Moody. Here’s a list of the scheduled all-candidates meetings by municipality:
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Mayor Richard Stewart and challenger Adel Gamar shake hands at a forum hosted by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. and seek to engage more residents in the planning process. “We need to make sure we have a mayor and a council that is held accountable on a monthly basis, a weekly basis,” he said. While Stewart agreed that more residents need to participate in local decision making, he said the city has worked hard to make the process as easy as possible. He added that council holds a range of consultation processes and even provides child care in some cases so parents can get involved. “We have worked so much to bring in the public and have them be engaged in our community,” Stewart said. According to the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, more than 250 people attended the event, which was a standingroom only crowd and maximum capacity for the venue. More than 80 questions were submitted online for the meeting. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC
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CORRECTION: CANDIDATE PHONE NO. Re. “Meet candidates for councils, school board” (page 3, VoteSmart, The Tri-City News, Sept. 19). A Coquitlam council candidate’s phone number was printed incorrectly on the referenced page. The correct phone number for Rob Bottos is 778-838-5961.
ADVANCe VOTiNG DAys If you won’t be in town on voting day — Saturday, Oct. 20 — or have timing conflicts, you can take advantage of earlier polling dates. Advance voting will be available to all qualified electors and will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the following days at the following locations:
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• Wednesday, Oct. 10: Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St. • Friday, Oct. 12: Victoria community hall, 3435 Victoria Dr. • Saturday, Oct. 13: Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave. and Pinetree community centre, 1260 Pinetree Way. • Wednesday, Oct. 17: Poirier community centre. • Friday, Oct. 19: Pinetree community centre.
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• Wednesday, Oct. 10: The Outlet, 110–2248 Leigh Sq. • Wednesday, Oct. 17: The Outlet.
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• Wednesday, Oct. 10: city hall, Parkview Room, 100 Newport Dr. • Saturday, Oct. 13: city hall, Parkview Room.
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• Oct. 7: CIVIC Association of Iranian-Canadians hosts mayoral, council and school board candidates at 1 p.m. at Coquitlam Public Library City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way). • Oct. 10: Maillardville Residents Association host a forum for mayoral and council candidates at 7 p.m. at the Place Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave.). • Oct. 11: Burquitlam Community Association is hosting Coquitlam mayoral and council candidates at 7 p.m. at Banting middle school (820 Banting St.). • Oct. 14: Coquitlam Farmers Market hosts meet and greet with candidates for council and the board of education from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.).
PORT COQUITLAM
• Oct. 15: Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosts a forum with candidates for mayor and council at 7 p.m. at the Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate).
PORT MOODY
• TONIGHT: Oct. 5: Glenayre Community Association is hosting an all-candidates meeting at 7 p.m. at Glenayre elementary school (495 Glencoe Dr.). • Oct. 10: The Residents of Pleasantside and Ioco Community Association (TROPICA) will be holding a forum for city council candidates at 7 p.m. at Old Orchard community hall (646 Bentley Rd.) • Oct. 11: The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce will host of an-all candidates debate at 7 p.m. at Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.). • Oct. 17: TROPICA will be holding a forum for mayoral candidates at 7 p.m. at Old Orchard community hall (646 Bentley Rd.).
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• Oct. 16: A meet-and-greet-style event to provide opportunities for voters to meet candidates for school trustee at Winslow Centre gym, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. The event is drop-in, running from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., and hosted by the District Parent Advisory Council. newsroom@tricitynews.com
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engage the community and the election is key for us,” said Geoff Scott. Producing the videos is a significant contribution in time and effort. It required two days of shooting at The Tri-City News offices, with Scott helming the production, with the support of a volunteer. Editing the videos took another few days, according to Scott. “If it helps get the voters out, we feel it’s a successful project,” said Scott, who also shot videos for The Tri-City News in the 2014 municipal elections. The candidates were given an opportunity to speak to voters about what they believe are important issues and why they should be elected. Mayoralty
A series of candidate videos posted on YouTube and tricitynews.com will give voters another way of figuring out who to choose at the ballot box in the Oct. 20 civic election. It’s all thanks to the nonprofit Tri Cities Community TV, which has been covering important community events for the past several years and whose founder shot and edited the videos for dozens of candidates seeking election in Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam. “It’s part of our mandate to
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Notice of Public Hearing Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4075 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4076
PUBLIC HEARING 7 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall 2580 Shaughnessy Street
A Public Hearing is being provided in consideration of these bylaw amendments to facilitate a mixed-use, non-market project proposed by the Atira Women’s Resource Society for 2115-2127 Prairie Avenue.
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Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4077
A Public Hearing is being provided in consideration of this bylaw text amendment to support the development of affordable and family-oriented housing units in the community.
Inspection of documents:
Prior to the public hearings, the public is welcome to inspect the bylaws, a larger drawing and any related reports and plans at: Development Services, Port Coquitlam City Hall Annex 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) until 4:00 pm on October 9, 2018. Corporate Office 604.927.5421 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca
Visit the website for details or a larger map. More info: Development Services, 604.927.5442.
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CTA asked, would-be trustees answered Teachers’ union’s survey available on its website DiAne STrAnDberg The Tri-CiTy News
The union representing Tri-City public school teachers isn’t endorsing any candidates for school trustee in the upcoming civic election but has posted the results of a survey to help voters make informed decisions, according to the union president. “Our members really like the fact they can see what someone’s said about education and pick someone whose opinions
KEN CHRISTENSEN, CTA fits their values,” said Ken Christensen of the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association. In total, there are 19 candidates running for school trustee in Coquitlam, Port
Coquitlam and Port Moody, and the survey — available at www.coquitlamteachers.com — asks several questions of importance to teachers, including how candidates feel about the importance of class size and composition in classrooms. “There’s a lot of teachers here and a lot of people working for the district— it’s a significant voting block,” Christensen said. He noted that because voter turnout is typically low in municipal and school board elections, individual votes cast for a candidate carry more weight. “It means your vote matters more than ever.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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Fun is in Our Nature Festivals & Events with a Wow Factor
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Upcoming Festivals & Events Coquitlam Farmers Market
Every Sunday, May – Oct, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., free Make the most of the fall harvest and head to Dogwood Pavilion Parking Lot. The last market day of the season is October 28!
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Guided Hikes—View the Fall Colours Various Dates/Times in Oct, ticketed
Learn about hiking while enjoying the fall colours. Visit trails along Coquitlam River, Colony Farms, & Minnekhada High Knoll.
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The Music of War: 100 Anniversary Commemoration Sat, Oct 13, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., ticketed
Marking 100 years since the end of WW1 pianist Maria Jung and guest musicians explore popular wartime tunes. placedesarts.ca
Third Eye Blind
Fri, Oct 19, 8 p.m., ticketed The “Semi-Charmed Life” American rock band will be taking to the stage at Hard Rock Casino’s Molson Canadian Theatre.
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Salmon Come Home
Sun, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., free
BEARS ARE HUNGRY & STOCKING UP FOR WINTER SECURE YOUR ATTRACTANTS! We live on nature’s doorstep. Help keep our urban wildlife safe. Put away garbage and food waste, fruit, bird seed and pet food! Learn more at coquitlam.ca/bearsmart
Witness one of Mother Nature’s greatest spectacles at Hoy Creek Hatchery and enjoy interactive activities, food, live demonstrations and more.
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The Piano Teacher
Tues, Oct. 23 – Sat, Oct 27, 8 p.m., ticketed Presented by the Arts Club on Tour this beautiful play explores lessons on love and life through the story of a widow and a piano.
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Coquitlam Craft Beer Festival Nov 2 – 3, ticketed
Experience the flavours from more than 40 craft breweries and 10 local chefs. Hosted at Westwood Plateau Golf Club this hopping event supports the Ride to Conquer Cancer. coquitlambeerfestival.com
TriCity International Wine & Food Festival
$500 FINE
Allowing wildlife to access your garbage or other attractants can result in a $500 fine under the City’s Solid Waste and Wildlife/Vector Control Bylaws.
Sat, Nov 3, ticketed
Showcasing food and wine from around the world with a unique focus on South America. Head to Westwood Plateau Golf Club to sip and savour.
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Parents asked to pull kids from FSA testing CTA opposes tests because results not randomized
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The teachers’ union is asking parents to withdraw their kids from B.C.’s annual Foundation Skills Assessment tests taking place this month for Grade 4 to 7 children even though the content of the exam and how results are measured have been changed from previous years. Ken Christensen, president of the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association, said teachers sent the letter out — as they do each year — to encourage families to keep their kids from taking the exams because of concerns about how third parties use the information and because it takes time away from instructional time. “The current government did not agree to randomize the data and, as such, our opposition to the test remains,” said Christensen, whose union distributed letters to parents asking them to excuse their children from the tests that measure how well students are progressing in reading, writing and numeracy. The Fraser Institute uses the data to compare schools, Christensen said, and other groups use the results to pit one school against the other. “You’ll have real estate agents that will be quoting this information. It encourages this kind of have- and have-not mentality [such as] ‘OK, I can’t send my kids to that school because they have lousy FSA results,’” Christensen said. He said the test results don’t indicate the quality of education at that school, especially in neighbourhoods with innercity schools with students from varying backgrounds. “There’s a lot of high-needs schools in the Tri-Cities, and it’s not necessary to name them and it doesn’t mean the schools
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A copy of a letter distributed to parents of children in Tri-City public schools regarding Foundation Skills Assessment testing.
Speak Have an opinion on a Tri-City News story? Leave a comment on our Facebook page. in those neighbourhoods are not as good schools as a result of their performances on the FSA test. There is no way it measures quality of schools in any way shape or form.” Since the letter was introduced years ago, under a permission agreement with the BC Public Schools Employers’ Association, more parents have asked their children to be excused, Christensen said., and when they do, their children just do other work. In the letter from Glen Hansman, president of the BC
Teachers’ Federation, parents are reminded that FSA tests do not count toward marks and “do not help students learn or teachers teach.” “Teachers do not believe the FSA is a reliable method of measuring individual progress. Research says the large-scale assessment is more useful for broadly evaluating the educational system and its programs.” Parents interested in their child’s progress should contact the teacher instead, the letter notes. According to a provincial government website, FSA tests will be held between Oct. 1 and Nov. 9 and have been updated to be in agreement with the revised curriculum, which focuses on collaboration, communication, critical thinking and the foundations of literacy and numeracy. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
Coquitlam Animal Shelter
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Coquitlam City Hall
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Dogwood Pavilion
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Eagle Ridge Pool 5:30 – 9 a.m./ Limited lengths swimming only 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. Glen Pine Pavilion
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Pinetree Community Centre
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Poirier Community Centre
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Poirier Forum
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Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex
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Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Office Closed Smiling Creek Activity Centre
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Summit Community Centre
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Town Centre Recycling Depot
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Victoria Community Hall
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This Thanksgiving remember that all of your food scraps that won’t be part of leftovers, as well as all food-soiled paper, can go in your Green Cart.
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What gives, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam? Not one of these cities was named in amazon Canada’s list for top cities that pamper their pets the most. burnaby is listed as No. 8 in spending on accessories for furry, feathered and scaly pets while Surrey is listed as No. 17. but where are the Tri-Cities pet lovers? Well, they might not make it on an online shopping company’s list that compares per capita sales data for pet items purchased for animals. but Tri-Cities people are no slouch when it comes to loving their animals. Why else would there be so many pet groomers, dog walkers, pet stores, pet training companies — not to mention households where a dog, cat, budgie or hamster reigns supreme. In fact, if one were to count there are probably as many pets as there are humans in the Tri-Cities, all with their own cages, crates, couches and soft beds. We don’t need amazon to tell us what we already know: Humans of the Tri-Cities love their pets.
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“Proportional representation ensures that a party that gets 40% of the vote gets 40% of the seats in the legislature.” Maria Dobrinskaya of Vote PR BC for most of us in british Columbia, PR is unfamiliar, and taking on something new can feel risky. Know that with PR, we all get to keep our local MLa and important safeguards are in place to ensure fringe parties don’t get undue influence. and once you get to see how it works, after two elections, you’ll be able to change your mind if you don’t like PR. Proportional representative is new way of voting that works for you. This fall, vote PR and get what you vote for. Maria Dobrinskaya is the lead spokesperson for Vote PR BC, the official proponent for this fall’s provincial referendum on changing B.C.’s electoral system. voteprbc.ca • @voteprbc
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Kids vulnerable, SOGI needed The Editor, As a mother of two, I’ve been observing the news for some time about SOGI 123 in B.C. schools. My family and I are heterosexual and Muslim. And I think introducing SOGI 123 in school is a good idea, although doing so as early as kindergarten is something that should be further looked into. From the start, our school system has always been independent of any political or religious affiliations. It has always upheld and taught one thing: To respect and care for each person and their choices. I don’t see anything that changes in this regard by introducing SOGI 123. I understand the frustration of those stakeholders in our school system who oppose the introduction of SOGI 123. I think we have to appreciate why there is need to introduce it now. What I understand is that because a fifth of the students in high school now identify themselves as other than heterosexual have prompted the need to introduce SOGI 123. That is not a small number of teens.
SOGI 123 is not a curriculum but a topic that can be addressed in many subjects, according to the School District 43 website, which states that there is a “legitimate need for increasing awareness of sexual orientation and gender identity to be as inclusive as possible.” And those students have always been in vulnerable situations one way or the other.
In general, the major concern of parents who oppose use of SOGI 123 resources is that
Inclusion is about open doors, minds & hearts October is Community Inclusion Month
doing so will confuse children. I would be inclined to agree with that only if it is introduced
as early as kindergarten level. Kindergarten, when a child is just being introduced to the world, is the age to understand the only language which a is familiar with from birth: love. That age is appropriate to understand only how to love, respect and care for each other and nothing more. This is what our school system is already equipped with from the beginning. Perhaps more emphasis can be added. High school, when a student is able to understand rights from wrongs and can make his or her own decision, is the best time to introduce SOGI 123 with gradual beginning from Grade 8. Giving time to a child when needed at every stage of his or her age development is, I have found, the most effective tool to help develop sound judgment and clear understanding of things revolving around a child. It helps to develop a holistic personality equipped with right decision-making powers. It opens the door for a child to feel comfortable from very early age to come forward and discuss anything. It helps to build the trust and respect for each other. H. Ahsanullah, Coquitlam
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Build the pipeline to Delta instead The Editor, If Kinder Morgan — and, now, the federal government — can build a pipeline all the way from Alberta, why not move the whole works out of English Bay and Burrard Inlet to Delta Port, where it more likely belongs? A pipeline was recently laid from Norway to England. A pipeline would be more easily monitored than X number of ships from who knows where in diminishing space in our bay and inlet. This doesn’t solve the marine life problem but it would be a start. There’s probably a reason and considering all the money wasted so far, don’t tell me it’s money. Helen Shannon, Coquitlam
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Gatensbury residents fear barrier runners Drivers routinely ignoring road closure signs Mario Bartel
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Residents of Gatensbury Street in Port Moody are relieved road improvements will alleviate some of their safety concerns. But now, they’re worried about the carnage that could occur before the work is completed. Darryl Skipworth and Lori Holdenride say drivers have been routinely ignoring the road closure signs that were erected Monday at the top and bottom of the steep, twisting route that is heavily used by commuters traveling between Coquitlam and Port Moody. That has them fearing for their own safety as well as that of construction workers who are in the early stages of a seven-month project to update sewers and water mains beneath the road surface, even out some of the blind curves and gradients that are as steep as 13%, and install raised medians and a new three-metrewide multi-use pathway for pedestrians and cyclists, as well as improved street lighting and reflective lane markings. Gatensbury was identified as
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A motorist bypasses the road closure signs at the top of Gatensbury Street in Port Moody, where a seven-month project to improve the road’s safety began on Monday. far back as 2007 as a priority for safety improvements and traffic calming, and a plan to step those up was a component of Port Moody’s master transpor-
tation plan that was adopted in 2017. Holdenride said she has experienced first-hand some of the dangerous aspects of navi-
What to expect when you are planning a MOVE INTO
RESIDENTIAL CARE The Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice, in partnership with the Fraser Health Authority, invite you, as an older adult, family member or substitute decision maker, to learn more about your journey when anticipating a move into a Residential Care Home. This can be a stressful time for all of us. You will hear from a Residential Care physician, a Residential Care Facility representative and representatives from the Fraser Health Authority. We will be reviewing the process of applying for and selecting a facility, the available community supports for this process, as well as reviewing the care and services provided once someone has moved into residential care. After the presentations, there will be time for questions and for you to visit multiple booths showcasing information materials and services that may assist you in this transition. Join us from 1pm - 3pm on your choice of 2 dates: Monday, October 15th - Dogwood Pavilion 1655 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam or Saturday, October 27th - Century House 620 8th Street, New Westminster
gating Gatensbury when a car flipped into her front yard in 2009. Skipworth said members of his family have had several close calls trying to walk along
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the road’s shoulders because there are no sidewalks. While signs were erected along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam and St. Johns
Street in Port Moody alerting commuters of Gatensbury’s closure, and Port Moody has posted notices on its website and social media accounts, Skipworth said the volume of traffic hasn’t slowed much. “During rush hour, there’s lots of cars going down,” he said, adding local residents have been issued card hangers confirming their access to the road. Holdenride said while flaggers are supposed to be stationed at the top and bottom of the hill during construction hours, they’re not there once crews quit for the day or overnight, when motorists running the barriers may not see construction equipment on the dark roadway or notice pedestrians or other vehicles trying to navigate blind corners in the single lane being left open where work is occurring. “I’m just worried about late at night when you may have to be driving on the opposite side of the road,” she said. “If people continue to cut through, there’s more chance of vehicle conflict.” Skipworth said he’s excited for the safety improvements being constructed — “For me, it’s peace of mind” — he just hopes that safety doesn’t come at the expense of a tragedy in the next seven months. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC
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I have lived in Coquitlam for the past 54 years and I’m honoured to have served you on council for two terms. I am seeking your support for re-election to continue to advocate for you.
Preserve our neighbourhoods • Keep commuter traffic off our residential streets • Tighten rules to ensure new homes fit the character of the neighbourhood • Protect open spaces and create community amenities Parks, recreation and culture • Support our growing population by adding new parks • Expand cultural and recreational hubs • Improve seniors’ centres and increase programming Planning for our future • Require developers to provide more housing for families and seniors • Partner with other governments and agencies to create affordable housing • Improve Town Centre Park and create a vibrant city centre
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Port Coquitlam photographer Bryan Ness, whose pictures from community events sometimes appear in The Tri-City News and at tricitynews.com, shared this wildlife photo Wednesday, explaining in an email: “Social media was aflutter with the news of an owl in one of the trees outside city hall Tuesday. Mayor Greg Moore, among others, posted on Facebook and I managed to get several good pics of this barred owl from his office. First there were bears at Starbucks, now owls at city hall.”
The agency responsible for health care in the Tri-Cities and beyond has a new CEO at its helm. Wednesday, the board of Fraser Health confirmed the appointment of Dr. Victoria Lee as president and chief executive officer. Lee, who has been serving as Fraser Health’s chief medical health officer and vicepresident of population health, replaces Michael Marchbank, who is retiring after doing the job for four years. “Victoria is an advocate for wellness, a supporter of healthy workplaces and a well-versed authority on the social determinants of health. The is the type of person we need to continue to take Fraser Health forward. She is a natural innovator and I am excited by today’s announcement,” said board chair Jim Sinclair in a press release. Dr. Lee worked in consultative roles with national and international organizations, including the United Nations Development Program and the World Bank in the areas of comparative health systems, health policy, health financing and eco-health.
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‘Big problem’: lawyer “We haven’t had sufficient time to evaluate how [the Drager] is going to assist us beyond the SFST,” said PMPD Const. Jason Maschke. “We will be monitoring the effectiveness of it through our law enforcement partners.” He added that 60% of officers with the Port Moody department are trained to conduct roadside sobriety tests and one officer is certified as a drug recognition expert. “We are looking to get more trained,” Maschke said. Meanwhile, the RCMP told The Tri-City News a limited number of devices will be deployed in the region but E Division — the Mounties’ provincial headquarters — would not say whether the Coquitlam detachment was part of the rollout. “No decisions have been made,” said media relations officer Sgt. Janelle Shoihet. Recreational cannabis is set to become legal across the country Oct. 17, which has law enforcement looking at new ways of spotting and prosecuting impaired drivers. According to Bill C-46, which officially introduced changes to Canada’s Criminal Code in June, drivers who are found to have between two and five nanograms (ng) of THC per millilitre of blood in
their system could face a summary conviction along with a fine of a maximum of $1,000. People caught with more than five ng of THC per millilitre of blood could face up to 120 days in jail depending on the number of previous offences and whether any other substances, including alcohol, were detected. Police in Port Moody and Coquitlam are not the only ones waiting for more information about the Drager before purchasing the equipment. Departments in Vancouver, New Westminster and Delta have said they will not use the devices, which can detect the presence of THC and cocaine in oral fluid samples, according to a press release from the ministry. None of the police departments said why the would not be purchasing the Drager technology but lawyer Paul Doroshenko said the devices are extremely unreliable. He told The Tri-City News that a study out of Norway found a 12% to 15% false positive rate for cannabis and an 80% false positive rate for cocaine. It also takes between one and four minutes to get a sample, he added. “A person has to swab their own mouth for four minutes with the mouthpiece,” Doroshenko said. He added that the device
CITY OF PORT MOODY
Council Meeting
When: Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Where: Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. Times: Regular Council Meeting, 7pm Webcast is available by noon on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at portmoody.ca/video We live stream our Council meetings online at portmoody.ca/watchlive. While you’re on our website, sign up for Council e-notifications. Get an agenda package at City Hall, the Port Moody Library or portmoody.ca/agendas.
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then has to sit level while the saliva is analyzed, making it difficult to do proper readings at the roadside. Doroshenko also questioned what happens to the saliva, which is capped in a small container, after the test is conducted. “It has your DNA,” he said, later adding: “I think it is a big problem and I don’t think it is going to withstand legal challenges.”
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Everything old is new again! Convert your audio cassettes and VHS, 8mm and Super 8 tapes to digital. Scan photos, slides and negatives with our flatbed scanner. Please email askalibrarian@coqlibrary.ca or phone 604-937-4141 to make an appointment.
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Programs for Newcomers & English Language Learners Enjoying Nature in Local Parks
Online Resources
POIRIER BRANCH • NANCY BENNETT ROOM Wednesday, Oct. 10 • 1:30–2:45 pm
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CITY CENTRE BRANCH • ROOM 136 THURSDAY, OCT. 25 • 6:30–8:00 PM This session will explain proportional representation voting systems, and consider the pros and cons of changing how we vote in BC. Be informed before you mail in your vote! No registration; just drop in.
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CITY CENTRE BRANCH • COMPUTER LAB THURSDAY, NOV. 15 • 2:00–3:00 PM Learn the essential features of Microsoft Word 2010, including inputting editing and formatting text, copying and pasting, and saving files.
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Story Times Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes with your children. Registration is not needed—just drop in!
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British Columbia: Graced by Nature’s Palette with author Frank Townsley CITY CENTRE • ROOMS 136 & 137 Tuesday, Nov. 20 • 7:00–8:30 pm
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BC Election Reform Referendum: Get Informed!
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Work & Study Space Introduction to Virtual Reality—for teens and adults aged 14–30 CITY CENTRE BRANCH • ROOM 137 SATURDAY, OCT. 6 OR NOV. 17 • 10:00 am–4:00 pm Find out what Virtual Reality (VR) is all about in this one-day workshop. Spend the morning exploring the history of VR, the future opportunities and skills needed to work in the field. The afternoon will be filled with hands-on activities where you will build your first VR application. This program is a partnership with the Advanced Education Institute of Canada. Register online at coqlibrary.ca or phone 604-554-7334.
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An architectural drawing of a 90-unit condo being proposed for 2101 Clarke St. in Port Moody. One councillor at Tuesday’s meeting of the city’s community planning advisory committee to consider the proposal said it resembled a cruise ship.
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A proposed 90-unit condo building that one Port Moody councillor suggested resembles a cruise ship isn’t the kind of image the city wants to project at one of its gateway entrances. At its meeting Tuesday, Port Moody’s community planning advisory committee (CPAC) failed to endorse the project’s design as it moves towards consideration by city council. The eight-storey project proposed by Spring Creek Development for a vacant, overgrown lot between Clarke and St. Johns streets where they meet Barnet Highway would comprise 38 one-bedroom and one-bedroom-plus-den units; 48 two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-den units; and four three-bedroom units. It would require amendments to the city’s official community plan as well as to the site’s zoning, which currently permits single detached residential, semi-detached residential and service station commercial as well as variances to allow fewer parkings spots than required and a reduced setback from Schoolhouse Creek, which runs through the site. But Coun. Meghan Lahti said the proposal doesn’t offer much to the city to justify those amendments. “There’s just a lot missing here,” she said. Among the things missing is a commercial component designated for the site in the OCP.
But the project’s architect, Marco Ciriello of Lo Studio Architecture in Richmond, said the site’s distance from Port Moody’s commercial strip along St. Johns and Clarke streets would make shops on the first floor economically unviable. Coun. Hunter Madsen countered that the eventual redevelopment of the Andrés Wine site across Clarke Street and the growth expected in the rest of the Moody Centre neighbourhood, the site won’t be a distant outpost for long. Coun. Barbara Junker said the site’s location at the city’s western entrance from the busy Barnet Highway demands special treatment. “It is a gateway and we do have the expectation that there’s going to be something spectacular there,” she said. Committee member Callan Morrison suggested even incorporating a significant piece of public art as part of the project would help. “There’s no grand statement about what makes this building part of the City of the Arts,” he said, referring to Port Moody’s motto. Other members of the committee suggested including components like car charging stations, bike and car share programs, a daycare or medical centre on the ground floor, or a portion of units designated for affordable or seniors housing would go a long way towards winning council’s favour when it’s presented. mbartel@tricitynews.com
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Housing affordability has fallen to “never-seen-before” levels in Vancouver, according to a new report from RBC Economic Research. Metro Vancouver residents on average would have to devote 88.4% of their income in the second quarter to cover the cost of home ownership, the September 28Housing Trends and Affordability report reveals. That’s up 8.2 percentage points in the past year. “Buying a single detached home is for the rich only,” the bank’s economic research arm stated in the report. The economists behind the report determined it would take 119.9% of a typical household’s income to cover ownership costs. Meanwhile, Victoria is further succumbing to the same affordability issues. Its measure increased 6.9 percentage points year-overyear to hit 65% — the thirdhighest level after Vancouver and Toronto (75.9%). Vancouverites looking for
Speak Have an opinion on a Tri-City News story? Leave a comment on our Facebook page. relief in the condo market have also found their options eroding over the past year, as the measure grew 8.2 percentage points to reach 52.5% of household income needed to cover the costs of ownership. The average since 1985 is 39.4%. “Worse, the [condo] situation is poised to deteriorate further as interest rates continue to rise,” the report stated. “This means that rental housing will become the only viable option for a growing proportion of households. Whether the record 8,100 rental units currently under construction will meet that demand is an open question.” The RBC Housing Affordability Measures calculate the proportion of median pre-tax household income required to cover the cost of mortgage payments, property taxes and utilities based on the average market price for single-family detached homes and condos.
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Celebrate a Bavarian Oktoberfest, load up at market for Thanksgiving Friday, Oct. 5 PROST!
For the third year, the Ledlin family hosts its Bavarian-style Oktoberfest bash behind Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.) — with more food vendors and a bigger tent. Enjoy the games, have a taste of Munchen Oktoberfest beers (Paulaner and HackerPschorr) and get up and dance to The Oktoberators’ tunes, among others. The party runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m. Admission is $20 (includes a beer) for an evening; $40 for a full festival pass (includes three beers); or $600 for 10 entrance tickets, a private table and 10 beer and food tickets (plus a private VIP bar). Donations accepted for the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. Visit oktoberfestbc.ca.
PORT MOODY ELECTION
Hear the contenders running for mayor and city council in Port Moody at the Glenayre Community Association all-candidates’ debate, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Glenayre elementary gym (495 Glencoe Dr., Port Moody). Visit myglenayre.ca.
Saturday, Oct. 6 COMPUTER TIME
The City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) has two free technology classes this morning: Introduction to Virtual Reality, in Room 137 at 10 a.m., and Club D: Make and Create with instructors Colleen and Rana (an eightweek coding class for girls aged 9 to 12) in the computer lab at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required for both sessions by calling 604554-7334. Visit coqlibrary.ca.
TV AGM
The Tri-Cities Community TV, a non-profit group that last month filmed mayoral, council and school trustee candidates in The Tri-City News’ office, will have its annual general meeting in the Coquitlam Foundation Room at the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) from 2 to 4 p.m. Attendance is free; however, only members can vote (membership is $30). Visit tricitiescommunitytv.com.
TAKE A WALK
The parks and gardens of downtown Port Coquitlam will be explored in a guided walk hosted by the PoCo Heritage Trees, which now as a collaborative exhibit up at PoCo Heritage called The Secret Life of Trees. The walk is from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Meet at the museum (150-2248 McAllister Ave.). Call 604-927-8403.
BIG BAND MUSIC
Swing out to the sounds of the Bruce James Orchestra, which returns to the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) as
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Erika and Fred Ledlin will serve up Oktoberfest beer at their third annual Port Moody Oktoberfest this weekend. Donations will be accepted for the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. The event is sponsored in part by The Tri-City News. part of the Coquitlam venue’s variety series. The night starts with a 45-minute dance lesson with instructors. Call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
SALSA DANCE
Dance to salsa and Latin beats in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler. A dance class starts at 8 p.m. with the floor opening up for the party at 9 p.m., until 12:30 a.m. Entry is $10; parking is free or take the Evergreen Extension to Douglas-Lafarge Lake. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sunday, Oct. 7 VEGGIES GALORE
Fill up on fresh produce for your Thanksgiving dinner, at the weekly Coquitlam Farmers Market that’s held in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Musician Caden Knudson entertains. Visit makebakegrow.com.
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COQUITLAM ELECTION
Meet the Coquitlam mayoral, council and school board candidates at a gathering hosted by the CIVIC Association of IranianCanadians, at 1 p.m. in the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way).
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Today starts a week-long campaign to prevent fires in B.C. Make sure your family has a fire safety plan and practises it regularly. For tips, visit portcoquitlam.ca/fpw.
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Use ‘ichor’ in your Scary Story Contest entry Halloween is just a few weeks 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 Tri-Cities, make sure to include the name of the TriCities 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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Coquitlam cancer survivor Estelle De Jager tackled Mt. Kilimanjaro this summer to raise funds for the BC Cancer Foundation. De Jager, who recently tested positive for BRCA2 mutation, summited the mountain in Tanzania Aug. 19.
SEVEN SPEECHES ARE THE ‘TALK OF TOWN’
Talk of the Town Toastmasters hosted a “language extravaganza” at Coquitlam city hall, with members Megin Alvarez, Josheph Ng, Deep Atwal, Irene Manevich, Alma Tarelli, Cecilia Ibarra and Thomas Kim delivering speeches.
Coquitlam politicians accepted a Community Excellence Award last month at the UBCM convention in Whistler. The city was recognized as the winner in the asset management funding framework category.
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Coquitlam scooped 5 Blooms - Silver and got a nod for Town Centre Park from the Communities in Bloom last month. The city also won the Bees Matter Pollinator Friendly Community Award.
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Amy Parent is this year’s distinguished alumni award recipient for Douglas College, which has a campus in Coquitlam. An assistant professor of Indigenous Education at Simon Fraser University, the college alumna was chosen for her work to reduce barriers to education for Aboriginal youth. Parent was nominated for the accolade by Dave Seaweed, Douglas College’s Aboriginal Student Services co-ordinator. Parent took social sciences at Douglas and in 2004 transferred to SFU to complete a bachelor’s degree; she later earned her master’s and PhD in education at UBC. Meanwhile, the Douglas College Foundation recently announced six new directors to its board. They are: Jill Cook (past executive director to the Coquitlam Foundation and past CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce); Jay Dargaetz (president of Canstar Restorations); Kathy Gallagher (manager of Envision Financial, Sunwood branch); John Halani (Consul of Uganda and proprietor of the Tropicana Suite Hotel); Jamal Khan (entrepreneur); and Sasha Ramnarine (lawyer with Remedios and Company).
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Saturday October 20, 2018 8:00pm • Mainstage
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation will be screened on the pro-D day Oct. 19 at both Coquitlam Public Library branches.
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Thanksgiving, VR, Star Wars and a monster vacation BOOKS PLUS Books Plus runs in The TriCity News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
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• Thanksgiving Storytime: Parents and children aged birth to six years old are invited to spend quality family time together enjoying songs, stories and rhymes Monday, Oct. 8 in Room 137 at the City Centre branch. No registration necessary — just drop in. • Pro-D Day Movie: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation: Showing Friday, Oct. 19, 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. in Rooms 136 and 137 at the City Centre branch and in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch. In this animated film (97 minutes, rated G), Mavis surprises Dracula with a vacation on a Monster Cruise Ship. Once on board, romance blooms between Drac and the ship’s captain, Ericka, who is hiding a deadly secret. Registration not required — just drop in. • Introduction to Virtual Reality: People ages 14 to 30 years can find out what virtual reality (VR) is all about in this one-day workshop. Spend the morning exploring the history of VR, the future career opportunities and skills needed to work in the field. The afternoon will be filled with hands-on activities where you will build your first VR application. Lunch is not included. This standalone class can be taken on either Saturday, Oct. 6 or Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 137 at the City Centre branch. Register by phoning 604-554-7334. This program is a partnership with the Advanced Education Institute of Canada. For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
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• Tech Buddies: Get paired up with one of PMPL’s knowledgeable and patient teen helpers, and get one-on-one computer tech help at the library. Learn how to use your computer, smart
phone or tablet. This program is perfect for beginning and intermediate users who want some help getting started, or wish to learn more about the different functions on their devices. Bring your own laptop, tablet or smart phone, or use one of the library’s computers. Sessions are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the following Fridays: Oct. 5 (tonight), 12, 19 and 26. Call 604-469-4577 to register. Please choose one session only. • Fire Station Storytimes: On Oct. 11 or 12 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., celebrate Fire Prevention Week by taking a field trip to Port Moody fire hall No. 1. Have a special tour and storytime with Port Moody Fire Rescue. This is a registered program; call 604-469-4577 to reserve a spot. Program will start at the fire hall. • Star Wars Reads Day: Calling all Jedi and Sith from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 13, experience Star Wars in the library with crafts, Jedi Training Academy, contests, prizes and more. There will be fun activities for very age. Come in costume for the chance to win a Star Wars Reads Day prize pack. All ages welcome; drop in, no registration required. For more info, visit library. portmoody.ca or call 604-4694577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
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•SFU’s Philosophers’ Café: A series of informal public discussions in the heart of our communities. Since 1998, this award-winning program has engaged the interests of scholars, seniors, students, philosophers, and non-philosophers through stimulating dialogue and the passionate exchange of ideas. Cafés will be held on Thursdays, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 and Dec. 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m., drop-in. • Tri-City Wordsmiths: Increase your knowledge and skill in the literary arts with the Tri-City Wordsmiths. Visit www.tri-citywordsmiths.ca for more information and monthly topics. The group meets Saturdays, Oct. 13 and Dec. 1, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Contact the library to register. For more info, visit www. fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.
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Know what you grow: invasive plants... out LIVING GREEN
What Can you do to hELP? Since it takes a co-ordinated effort to prevent new weeds from establishing in our region and to control or eradicate weeds already here, it’s imperative that we all stay up-todate on what plants have been listed as noxious weeds and how best to treat them. Some tips: • Know what you grow and remember: People move weeds. Before gardening, landscaping, clearing a site, building, driving or boating, check the area for potentially invasive plants. • Become familiar with the noxious weed list(s). The Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) monitors both the provincially and regionally regulated noxious weeds, as well as the unregulated invasive plants of concern in B.C. • Practise responsible treatment and disposal methods. The Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver produces best management practices for priority noxious weeds, providing the latest proven techniques. • Be Plant Wise. Do not purchase, trade or grow listed (or suspect) species. Talk with your landscaper, local garden centre or nursery if you suspect they are promoting potentially invasive plant species. • Do not let weeds go to seed. • Never dump garden waste or hanging baskets into natural areas. • Ensure all materials (topsoil, gravel, mulch, compost) are weed-free before purchasing and using.
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id you know nonnative invasive plants can cause ecological, human and economic health impacts? Also known as noxious weeds, these plants are aggressive, highly destructive and usually difficult to control. Some may be toxic to humans and/or livestock. They not only out-compete and displace native plant species, thus diminishing wildlife habitat, but can overtake farmland and shorelines, reducing crop yields and grazing value, and affecting such industries as forestry, fishing, tourism, horticulture and recreation. Noxious weeds can also reduce visibility on roadways, cause erosion and create fire hazards. In the case of Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), this invasive can grow through asphalt and even concrete, threatening residential and municipal infrastructure. Knotweeds spread rapidly through root sys-
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Invasive plants can out-compete and displace native plant species, thus hurting wildlife habitat. We all have a role to play in fighting invasives, writes columnist Melissa Chaun. tems that may extend up to 20 m wide and 3 m deep. Growing rapidly up to 3 m high, knotweeds can spread by fragments of stems and leaves, and are one of the most difficult noxious weeds to eradicate. In fact, knotweeds are now regarded as one of the 100 worst invasive species in the world. As with many noxious weeds, they are often introduced as a cultivated horticultural specimen. Many retailers continue to sell invasives such as English ivy
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In the 1970s, Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) was planted widely by the California State Department of Transportation as a fast-growing shrub that would prevent erosion. This non-native invasive not only takes over native habitat but is a potent allergen. It also contributes to wildfire fuel loads as its enormous seed banks thrive in dry/drought conditions. Human activities such as vehicle traffic and soil disturbance have contributed to its wide-
spread distribution. Once an area is cleared of invasive species, you can replace with a variety of attractive, wildlife-beneficial, climateadapting Pacific Northwest plant species. Depending on your site’s conditions (sun, shade, moist, dry), refer to the ISCBC’s Be Plant Wise program with its Grow Me Instead guide that illustrates 26 of horticul-
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TC CALENDAR SATURDAY, OCT. 6 • The Secret Life of Trees Walking Tour, 2:30-4 p.m. Join PoCo Heritage Trees for a walking tour around downtown parks and gardens as part of the collaborative The Secret Life of Trees exhibit.
TUESDAY, OCT. 9 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-9 p.m., Parkwood Manor 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a stamp game; swap and shop starts at 7 p.m., the game, with stamp prizes, after 8 p.m. in the McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.
THURSDAY, OCT. 11 • 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.
SATURDAY, OCT. 13 • Invasive plant control work party, 9 a.m.-noon, with the Friends of DeBoville Slough; last Japanese knotweed cutting of 2018. Meet at the kiosk on the north side of the slough at 9 a.m.; wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather as work goes rain or shine. Tools will be supplied but if you have a favourite pair of hand clippers or loppers, bring them along. As there is a waiver to sign, any volunteer
email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar TUESDAY, OCT. 23
OCT. 9: TRI-CITY PHOTO CLUB • Tri-City Photo Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the Drama Room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. Guests always welcome. Info on scheduled activities: www.tricityphotoclub.ca/2018-2019-meetings.
OCT. 10: PACIFIC DIGITAL PHOTO CLUB • Pacific Digital Photography Club meeting, 7:30-9:30 p.m., drama room, Port Moody secondary school. First meeting of 2018/’19 season. Guests always welcome. Info, including listing of events: www.pdpc.ca. under the age of 19 will need a parent or guardian to sign. • 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. Info: www.tri-citywordsmiths.ca.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17 • Share Youth Substance Use Services offers Parent/ Caregiver Circle for parents/ caregivers who are concerned about their youth’s substance use. This group will run on Wednesdays through Dec. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Share’s office on Clarke Street in Port Moody. Info, registration: 604936-3900.
THURSDAY, OCT. 18 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam. • PoCo Heritage Society meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Learn more about what PoCo’s heritage society is up to. Light refreshments will be served.
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MONDAY, OCT. 15 • Heritage Writers’ Group, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Start capturing your life story for family and posterity, No preparation required; just bring a pen and paper, or a laptop computer.
• The Secret Life of Trees Walking Tour, 2:30-4 p.m. Join PoCo Heritage Trees for a walking tour around downtown parks and gardens as part of the collaborative The Secret Life of Trees exhibit.
• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-9 p.m., Parkwood Manor 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. • Tri-City Photo Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the Drama Room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. Guests always welcome. Info on scheduled activities: www. tricityphotoclub.ca/20182019-meetings.
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• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a small stamp auction; viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m. in the McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.
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Coquitlam scholar busts tennis myth Rob Lake may be the only tennis scholar in Canada MARIO BARTEL
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Tennis has long been at the vanguard of social issues: from Billie Jean King’s battle for equal rights in the early 1970s, to transgender player RenĂŠe Richards fighting for entry into the U.S. Open and Arthur Ashe standing up against apartheid in South Africa, to Serena Williams’ accusations of gender bias at the U.S. Open recently. But a leading Canadian tennis scholar who lives in Coquitlam says swaths of the sport are hobbled by an oldboys’ club and myth making that favours insiders with connections and perpetuates tired ideas. And that can make it difficult to cultivate new talent and inject energy to the game, said Rob Lake, an instructor in sports science at Douglas College. A lifelong tennis fan, Lake’s academic interest took hold when he conducted a deep investigation into social exclusion in the sport for his PhD thesis at Brunel University in London, England. Intrigued by the inability of British tennis to produce a steady flow of young upand-comers into the tennis pipeline behind top players like Tim Henman and Andy Murray, Lake went undercover at a major British tennis club. With the club’s permission, he posed as an ambitious new member who tried to get onto organizing committees and win the favour of influential members. But, more often than not, he found himself excluded as an outsider. “It’s a bit like going through high school,â€? Lake said. “You have to take the crap to be-
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Rob Lake, a tennis scholar who lives in Coquitlam and teaches sport science at Douglas College, says the sport’s old-boy’s culture and history that can play loose with facts perpetuates rigid conformity to established practices and ideas. come part of the inner circle.� Lake said unwritten codes created pressure to conform to the established way of doing things, so even as newcomers worked their way up the club’s pecking order, they perpetuated its rigid social order. And for a young player hoping to access the best coaching and top facilities to progress, that can be discouraging. “The sociology affects the psychology,� Lake said. In fact, most of tennis’s advances in social issues have come because of individual champions for those issues, often pushing against entrenched administrators. When Lake’s study was
published, he said the main concern of the Lawn Tennis Association that governs the sport in Britain was the identity of the club he infiltrated rather than the issues his paper raised. Lake said independent, critical analysis of the way tennis has evolved is growing in countries like England, but when he moved to Canada seven years ago he found himself “a very big fish in a small pond.� Lake’s latest paper, published with fellow sports academic Simon Eaves of Manchester Metropolitan University, debunks the mythical origins of the Davis Cup international tournament.
For more than 100 years, Lake said, the founding of tennis’s biggest international event — its world cup — has been credited to Dwight F. Davis, a wealthy American politician and tennis pioneer. But, in fact, all he did was donate the silver trophy that is the tournament’s ultimate prize. And he even did so anonymously, to avoid a conflict of interest as he was involved in the vote to approve the tournament. When the tournament was sanctioned, Davis took credit and, because of his wealth and influence, no one disputed his claim, Lake said. Lake said while the paper’s
conclusion might be seen by some as little more than a historical curiosity, “the timing is really good to rewrite that history,â€? especially as tennis makes new headlines, perhaps inspiring a new generation of players to begin their ascent of its hierarchy. “(Tennis) has a unique platform to advocate as a space for change,â€? Lake said. But it has to “be honest about its history.â€? • Lake and Eaves’ paper, Dwight Davis and the Foundation of the Davis Cup in Tennis: Just another Doubleday Myth?, is in the Spring 2018 issue of the Journal of Sport History.
EXPRESS STREAK ENDS
The Coquitlam Express’s six-game winning streak crashed to a halt Wednesday night. And it was the worst team in the BC Hockey League’s Mainland division that applied the brakes. The Express dropped a 4-1 decision to the Surrey Eagles at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex. It was only the Eagles’ third win in 10 games, while the Express lost for just the fourth time in 11. The Eagles scored early and never looked back. Liam Ryan made it 1-0 for the visitors less than two minutes into the game and Justyn Gurney’s unassisted goal midway through the first period put Surrey up by a pair heading into the intermission. The Express dominated play in the second period, outshooting the visitors 18-11, but it was Surrey’s Chase Stevenson who scored the only goal. Coquitlam’s Regan Kimens got that one back 1:58 into the third period. It was his third goal of the season, assisted by Dallas Farrell and Christian Sanda. But Gurney’s second goal of the game into an empty Express net with 12 seconds left in the game sealed the deal. Coquitlam will try to get back on a winning track tonight (Friday) in Chilliwack, where they face Chiefs. Saturday, the Express visit the Eagles in Surrey.
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Port Moody Blues forward Alyssa Tong battles Gleneagle Talons defender Annika Venketash in the first half of their high school senior girls field hockey match, Tuesday at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. Gleneagle won, 2-1, with Natalie Hill scoring both the Talons’ goals in her first game back from an injury. Caitlin Miller scored the lone goal for the Blues.
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Port Moody Blues runner Paxton Lin heads up the hill in Coquitlam’s Mundy Park during the Triple C Invitational high school cross country meet on Wednesday.
Douglas men move up The Douglas Royals men’s soccer team will be riding the momentum of two big wins last weekend when they play the Langara Falcons at Langara on Saturday. They’ll also be the second-ranked team in the country, moving up from No. 3.
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