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Forget the sun, time to budget for winter More snow plows, more brine tanks for Coquitlam GARY MCKENNA

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If the Lower Mainland gets walloped with snow storms this winter like it did the last one, Coquitlam wants to be ready. Monday, city council approved a $115,000 order for two small brine tanks ($40,000) and four plows and salters ($75,000) capable of being mounted on city trucks. “Given that severe, persistent winter conditions typically occur at only six- to 10-year intervals in our region, it would be difficult to justify a similar level of investment in snow removal

equipment as in some eastern Canadian communities,” staff said in a report. “However, we are recommending some enhancements to our fleet by equipping four more large pickup trucks with plows and salters at a relatively low cost.” In the event of a major snow storm, the city’s priority is to clear arterial and collector routes. After that, trucks will plow bus routes, hills, and roads next to schools and care facilities before finishing the remaining roads, said a staff report. The document noted that the new plows will increase the city’s snow removal capacity and help clear smaller culde-sacs and narrow lanes that were difficult to reach during last season’s snow storms. see $1.5M WAS BILL, page 11

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The colour purple will play role for mental health: see page 3

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The Atira Women’s Resource Society is hoping to build an 87-unit affordable housing complex for low-income women on land Metro Vancouver owns at 2115-2127 Prairie Ave. in Port Coquitlam

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Atira aims to house women & kids Proposed PoCo complex would also have daycare DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Port Coquitlam residents will have their say in the design and rental mix of a townhouse and apartment project being proposed for low-income women and children. The Atira Women’s Resource Society is hoping to build an 87-unit complex on land Metro Vancouver owns at 2115-2127 Prairie Ave. If approved, the project would feature a mix of shelter, housing income limit and near market rates, where all leases would be in women’s names.

be built around a courtyard. Abbott said preliminary inquiries in the neighbourhood, which includes the catchment for Kwayhquitlum middle school, is that daycare is needed. As well, the health clinic has support but would require buy-in from Fraser Health. Metro Vancouver has yet to finalize the lease but was the agency that put the request for proposals for non-profit housing on its vacant land. Abbott said she hopes the lease fees for the land will be for “nominal value” and that a provincial grant will be forthcoming to keep the rents affordable. “We have a new government in place,” she said. “There may be an opportunity to increase affordability.” Still, the project has a num-

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Plans for a 60-space non-profit daycare and a health clinic are also being considered. “We want feedback from the community on absolutely everything,” said Janice Abbot, CEO of Atira, which has built and runs similar social housing projects in Vancouver, Richmond and Surrey. “We will be focusing on women who are struggling with inadequate or inappropriate housing in the Tri-Cities or women who may be homeless,” Abbott told The Tri-City News. “The intent is to create an

intergenerational community of women — women who are older, families, women who are younger, women who are aging out of foster care.” The PoCo project is estimated to cost $24 million and the builder would be TL Housing Solutions Ltd. A preliminary sketch has been made of the project, which would have a combination of studio and one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units, and one five-bedroom unit. There would be underground parking and the housing would

ber of other hurdles; a rezoning is required to change the land use from townhouse residential to comprehensive residential to allow for apartments and a change to the official community plan is needed. Abbott said effort is being made to ensure the project fits in with the neighbourhood but the public will have its say in two meetings: Oct. 18, when preliminary plans will be presented; and Nov. 22, when plans refined by neighbourhood comment will be shown. Both meetings will be at the Terry Fox Library and run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. PoCo Coun. Glen Pollock, who has been a proponent of the project from the beginning, said the need for affordable housing, especially for lowincome families headed by

women, is crucial. He said he knows of one woman who is living in her Honda Civic and another family that is couchsurfing because they can’t find a place to rent that they can afford. The Tri-Cities Homelessness Task Group and the Soroptimist International of the Tri-Cities are both supporting the project, a factor in bringing Atira to PoCo, said Abbott. “In terms of the support and the welcome we’ve received its been fantastic,” Abbott said, noting that Atira has been working in the community on the project for more than a year. A website will be live by the Oct. 18 meeting date to provide information on the project, she said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

BULLYING & MENTAL HEALTH

The colour purple to highlight mental health DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Hundreds of buildings around the globe will glow purple next Tuesday in support of World Mental Health Day. But for Port Coquitlam mom Carol Todd, the day will be one of fond memories of her daughter, Amanda, and a bit of hope because of positive change since Amanda killed herself on Oct. 12, 2012 after being cyberbullied. “With Amanda’s story, it’s still getting to youth, and its not just getting to Canadian youth, it’s getting to those from the Europe, Brazil, and all over the U.S.,” said Todd, who spoke at

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drug addiction, and the scourge of drug overdoses. Todd said she is pleased the B.C. government has installed a minister of mental health and addictions, and said there are a lot more programs dealing with youth safety on the internet. “We can never get rid of the internet but we can make some positive change,” she said.

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Condos continue to be hot in the Tri-Cities House prices not as buoyant as for multi-family GARY MCKENNA

The Tri-CiTy News

Multi-family homes continue to be a popular choice in the Tri-Cities housing market, experiencing benchmark price increases that are far outpacing single-family homes. According to data from the Real Estate Board of Greater

Vancouver (REBGV), the median price for a detached property has increased in value by 1.9% in Coquitlam, 0.5% in Port Coquitlam and 3.6% in Port Moody over the last three months. During the same time period, condo prices have increased 9% in Coquitlam, 7% in PoCo and 8.4% in PoMo. Townhouse sale prices have also outpaced those of singlefamily homes in the Tri-Cities. Since August, the median benchmark price for an attached property has risen 3.9%

in Coquitlam, 7.4% in PoCo and 3.6% in Port Moody. The trend in the Tri-Cities is similar to what has been seen across the Lower Mainland, according to Jill Oudil, REBGV’s president. “Our detached homes market is balanced today while apartment and townhome sales remain in sellers’ market territory,” she said. “If you’re looking to enter the market, as either a buyer or seller, it’s important to understand these trends and use this information to set realistic expectations.”

According to the real estate board, analysts believe downward pressure on home prices occurs when the sale-to-listing ratio falls below 12% for a sustained period of time. Across Metro Vancouver, the overall ratio in September was 29.8%, although the figure varied depending on the property type. Single-family homes had a sales-to-active listings ratio of 14.6%, while the figure was 42.3% for townhomes and 60.4% for apartments. “Detached homes made up

30% of all sales in September and represented 62% of all homes listed for sale on the MLS,” Oudil said. “This dynamic has slowed the pace of upward pressure that we’ve seen on detached home prices in our market over the last few years.” Currently, the benchmark price for all residential property — houses, condos and townhouses — in Coquitlam is $905,200 while the number is $715,800 in PoCo and $895,100 in Port Moody. The median value of a single-family home

is $1.28 million in Coquitlam, $995,800 in Port Coquitlam and $1.5 million in Port Moody. Meanwhile, the benchmark price for an apartment is $482,300 in Coquitlam, $414,200 in PoCo and $601,300 in PoMo. The number of property sales in the region totalled 2,821 in September, up 25.2% from the same month last years and 7.3% decrease compared to August. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

Public Hearing Notice When: October 10, 2017 at 7pm • Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C. Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaw (Bylaw No. 3101):

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When: Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Where: Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive Port Moody, B.C. Times: Public Hearing 7pm • Regular Council Meeting immediately following the Public Hearing

Webcast is available by noon on Wednesday,

1. Location: 2602 Henry Street (Rezoning Application #6700-20-151) Applicant: Daniel and Jillian Eaton Purpose: The owners of 2602 Henry Street have applied to rezone their One-Family Residential (RS1) zoned lot to the Single Detached Residential – Small Lot (RS1-S) zone to enable the lot to be subdivided into two small lots.

October 11, 2017 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 Public Library or portmoody.ca/agendas.

Get in touch! How do I get more information? Review application #6700-20-151 and related information at the Planning Division counter on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, or at portmoody.ca/publichearing after October 2, 2017.

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How can I provide input? 1. If you believe your property is affected by this rezoning, comment directly to Council on October 10, 2017. 2. You can also send a submission in writing before 12 noon on October 10, 2017 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550. Eric Vance, MA, FCMC, FCIP, RPP Acting General Manager of Development Services

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HOMELESSNESS

Foul play is not suspected in death of homeless man Body found near the Coquitlam River in PoCo GARY MCKENNA

The Tri-CiTy News

A homeless man who outreach workers said struggled with addictions for many years was found dead Tuesday evening along the Coquitlam River. While Coquitlam RCMP have not confirmed the cause of death, a spokesperson said the death does not appear to be suspicious and the investigation is ongoing. Police would not release the man’s name and are waiting for a coroner investigation to determine the exact cause of death. “It is sad,” said Rob Thiessen, the managing director of homeless outreach group the Hope for Freedom Society. “I never get used to it.” He added that the man, who was in his 50s, had been in contact with his organization over the years and even recently

visited one of his coordinators to wish her well after she was involved in a car accident. But Thiessen said he was “hard to house” and did not show much interest in getting off the streets, despite the willingness of outreach workers to help him make the move indoors. “He has been homeless for as long as we can recall,” Thiessen said, noting the society has been operating in the Tri-Cities since 2006. He later added: “Based on the fact that we hadn’t had any results — and I know how hard our people try to do that — we didn’t get anything positive.” Hope for Freedom outreach workers are in constant contact with the homeless community, Thiessen said, and are available to provide support for people who may have been close to the deceased man. Sometimes a tragedy can have the effect of encouraging others to get off the streets, he said, although not everyone will see this week’s death as a sign that it is time to make some changes.

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SPEAK Have an opinion on a Tri-City News story? Leave a comment on our Facebook page. “Unfortunately, some of them will go on a big binge,” he said. “That is one of the very common things. When tragedy occurs, they have masked every emotion so they just mask it more.” Thiessen noted that this week’s incident brings to mind the death of Irvin Wickens, a homeless man who passed away near a busy intersection on Shaughnessy Street in Port Coquitlam a week before Christmas in 2010. Wickens was considered hard to house and struggled with addiction issues. He had also refused shelter many times over his 25 years on the streets.

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1. Proposed Bylaw No. 3104

2. Proposed Bylaw No. 3105

3. Proposed Bylaw No. 3091

Applicant: City of Port Moody

Purpose: To amend the

Official Community Plan to add a new goal of prioritizing higher density development

Official Community Plan to implement Development Permit Area Guidelines for

Zoning Bylaw to include density bonus provisions.

where it is well served by transit and public amenities.

Moody Centre Intensive Residential Development.

Get in touch! How do I get more information? Review the proposed bylaws and related information at the Planning Division counter on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, or at portmoody.ca/publichearing after October 2, 2017.

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How can I provide input? 1. If you believe your property is affected by these proposed bylaws, comment directly to Council on October 10, 2017. 2. You can also send a submission in writing before 12 noon on October 10, 2017 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550. Eric Vance, MA, FCMC, FCIP, RPP Acting General Manager of Development Services

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PoMo utility fees to rise for almost all over next 4 years $682k increase in revenue next year alone in PoMo

Public Input Opportunity

Development Variance Permits

Development Variance Permit No. DVP00038 A public input opportunity is being provided in consideration of relaxing the Zoning Bylaw No. 3630 to vary the minimum lot width regulation to facilitate the subdivision of 3857 Coast Meridian Road into two lots.

PUBLIC INPUT

Location:

Street address: 3857 Coast Meridian Road

7 pm on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

Legal:

Lot 160, Section 12, Township 39, New Westminster District, Plan NWP31028

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Owners of houses in Port Moody will pay 9.5% more for their utilities next year but owners of condos will pay 1.5% less, according to a draft utilities financial plan presented Tuesday to the city’s finance committee. According to the plan, which covers 2018 to 2022, owners of single-family homes in Port Moody will pay $1,174 next year for water and sewer services as well as sanitation collection that also includes recycling of green waste and glass. That will rise to $1,283 by 2022. Owners of townhomes in complexes with curbside waste collection will pay $1,023 next year — a 4.5% increase over 2017 — and $1,116 by 2022. Condo owners whose waste is collected from a central-

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Garbage and green waste pickup are just two of the targets for planned increases in utility fees paid by Port Moody property owners from 2018 to 2022. ized location will pay $895 in 2018 — down from $909 this year — and $971 by the end of the plan. The new rates will generate $681,800 more in revenue next year. Almost a third of that — $210,900 — will go to Metro Vancouver to cover anticipated increases in regional water charges as well as sewage and drainage levies. The city will also buy a new

garbage truck to increase its fleet to five. The proposed increases place Port Moody’s singlefamily homeowners’ utility fees about midway among Lower Mainland communities. Homeowners in Chilliwack paid $714 for their utilities this year while those in West Vancouver were billed $1,811. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

All members of the public will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions about the bylaw at the input opportunity.

Development Variance Permit No. DVP00044

Council cannot receive new or additional information on this application after the public input opportunity.

A public input opportunity is being provided in consideration of relaxing the Parking and Development Management Bylaw No. 3525 and the Subdivision Servicing Bylaw No. 2241 to vary the requirement to underground existing overhead utility wiring.

Location:

Street address: 2436 Kelly Avenue

Legal:

Lot A, District Lot 289, New Westminster District, Plan WPP63797, Group 1

CITY HALL 2580 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam BC

Development Variance Permit No. DVP00045

Location:

Street address: 3608 and 3620 Cedar Drive

Legal:

Inspection of documents:

Lots 2 & 3, Section 6, Township 40, New Westminster District, Plan NWP19637

Prior to the public input opportunity, the public is welcome to inspect the proposed development variance permit, a larger drawing and any related reports and plans at:

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Development Services, Port Coquitlam City Hall Annex 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) until 4:00 pm on October 10 2017.

Development Variance Permit No. DVP00046

Location:

Street address: 2229 Atkins Avenue

Legal: Carolyn Deakin, Assistant Corporate Officer 604.927.5212 corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

Lot 1, District Lot 289, New Westminster District, Plan EPP60617, Group 1

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Visit the website for details or a larger map. More info: Development Services, 604.927.5442.

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Blue Mt. Park will be getting major facelift New spray pad is among proposals GARY MCKENNA

The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam’s parks department is forging ahead with a plan for Blue Mountain Park that will guide the development and replacement of old amenities. Some upgrades have happened as recently as five years ago, when the playground equipment and picnic shelters were replaced. But a staff report noted that there has been “no consistent theme or holistic vision for the park as amenities have been added incrementally at different times.” The report stated that the wading pool, built in 1960, and the spray deck, built in 1992, are nearing their end of lifespans and are in need of replacement. The plan is expected to call for a new, larger spray deck and will determine the future of several buildings on the site, including the Scout Hall and washroom/ concession facilities, which were built in the 1960s.

Have an opinion on a Tri-City News story? Leave a comment on our Facebook page. With more people expected to move into the Austin Heights neighbourhood in the coming years, staff said Blue Mountain Park will become even more popular. Other amenities at the 19.9acre site include a baseball diamond, tennis courts, trails and a cenotaph where annual Remembrance Day celebrations are held. Work on the plan will get underway with the hiring of a consultant this month, following council’s approval on Monday. A draft concept for the park will be in place by early next year and public consultations are expected to take place in March and April of 2018. The report said that a final plan could be brought to council in June 2018. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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• Community Living Month - October 2017 • World Mental Health Day - October 10, 2017

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REPORTS

• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations • Official Community Plan - Rezoning for Shaftsbury Road Closure • 2017 Self-Help Matching Grant Program • Smoking Control Bylaw Amendments

STANDING COMMITTEE VERBAL UPDATES

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One market winds down and another gets ready to open 4 more summer markets before winter kickoff DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Warm summer days and cool nights have resulted in a bountiful crop of farmfresh fruits and veggies at the Coquitlam Farmers Market just in time for Thanksgiving meal preparations. Market manager Tabitha McLaughlin said market-goers will enjoy the best of seasonal produce and get recipe ideas for side dishes from market vendors who will be selling their wares at the market in the parking lot of Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion. “We have three demos happening and each one is done by one of our vendors,” McLaughlin told The Tri-City News. “They are going to be all made with products you’d find at the market,” With less than a month left of Sunday markets before the

switch to the winter market at the Port Moody recreation complex, which starts Nov. 5, McLaughlin said the market has been holding steady with an average of 2,500 attendees and roughly 60 vendors. With an 80/20 split between food products and crafts, McLaughlin said the Coquitlam Farmers Market has found a satisfactory mix that has kept market-goers coming all season. As well, a number of initiatives drew new faces, including coffee-and-chat sessions with city councillors, and the Power of Produce program to teach kids about how food is grown, which won rave reviews from parents. “That was really successful, that was intended to empower kids to choose their own food, McLaughlin said. More than 200 children participated, learning about local food and earning a $3 token each week to spend on produce of their choice. An unexpected surprise was parent feedback that the youngsters improved their

reading and writing skills over the summer by participating in Power of Produce, which had them keeping track of their food knowledge in a passport. “Last week, we had a mom come to us and she had heard from her daughter’s teacher about how well her reading was.” While the weather might cool and get damp over the coming weeks, McLaughlin reminds Tri-City residents not to forget about the Coquitlam Farmers Market that will continue through to Sunday, Oct. 29, with the market hours running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. And next weekend, Oct. 15, there will be a Harvest Festival, with Centennial secondary school culinary arts students making stew they will sell to raise funds for their program. “They came up with what they are going to make and will run the whole food service area,” McLaughlin said. • For more information about upcoming markets, visit makebakegrow.com. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Coquitlam Farmers Market manager Tabitha McLaughlin at the community garden at the Port Moody police station that is run by the market society.

Invitation to Community Information Meeting RE: 2318 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, BC Dear Neighbour: We would like to invite you to attend an Open House to review our proposal to rezone the property at 2318 St. Johns Street, Port Moody from Special Public Service (P2) to Comprehensive Development (CD). Catalyst Community Developments Society and the St. Andrews United Church have submitted an OCP Amendment, Rezoning and Development Permit application to the City of Port Moody for 2318 St. Johns Street, Port Moody. The redevelopment would deliver 55 units of affordable rental housing, a new Church, a new office for Kinsight and SHARE, and community space in a 4 storey building with 1.5 levels of underground parking. The applicant team will be available at the event to answer questions and receive your feedback. SUBJECT PROPERTY AND MEETING LOCATION

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Congratulations to Councillor Elect Madsen. Thank you to all of my volunteers and supporters during the by-election. Your support and well wishes are so very appreciated!

Karen Rockwell

Event Details Date:

Wednesday, October 18th, 2017

Time:

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: St. Andrews United Church 2318 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 2A9

If you have any questions or comments regarding this event or application, please contact:

Helen Lui Development Coordinator Catalyst Community Developments Society helen@catalystcommdev.org 778 238 7826

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Bruce Tiessen, landscape manager for the city of Coquitlam, with one of several specialty pumpkins — a Warty Goblin — grown at the Inspiration Garden in Town Centre Park.

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INSPIRATION GARDEN

Inspiration & pumpkins DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

It may be October but the Inspiration Garden at Coquitlam Town Centre is still alive with butterflies and bees, colourful plants and vegetables. A walk on the gravel trail brings visitors up close to a dwarf butterfly bush with a monarch poised to drink some nectar, many blossoming trees and shrubs, and a thriving veggie patch. The city’s landscape manager, Bruce Tiessen, said the long, hot summer was good for

the demonstration garden and amendments to the soil, such as compost, are good for plants. “It takes time to build up the soil,” he said. One of the biggest displays is the pumpkin patch, which has several large bumpy pumpkins called Warty Goblins. Tiessen expects many to be carved by children during an upcoming workshop. Although it will soon be time to put the garden to bed, Tiessen said many activities are still taking place and city workers are busy replacing dying annuals with spring bulbs.

We want to hear from you! After extensive research and consultation, we’re finalizing our draft Seniors Services Strategy, which will guide future 50+ parks, recreation and culture services in our city.

There are also several upcoming workshops, such as a Wormy Workshop next Thursday, Oct. 12 for kids; a Spring Bulb Container workshop on Oct. 14; Pumpkin Carving on Oct. 25 or 28; a Ghoulish Halloween Planter demonstration on Oct. 25 or 28; and a Pumpkin Printers activity on Oct. 27. Registration and some fees are required. Visit www.coquitlam.ca/parksrecreation-and-culture/parksand-trails/park-programs/ Inspiration_Garden.aspx.

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Provide your feedback online—coquitlam.ca/seniorsstrategy (survey closes Oct. 10)

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2018-2022 Permissive Property Taxation Exemption Bylaw

In accordance with Section 227 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby provided regarding the adoption of Annual Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 4786, 2017. The intent of this bylaw is to grant property taxation exemptions to the following categories of land and/or improvements:

Note: the tax figures provided below are estimates only. These figures will be modified based on changes in assessment data and tax rates as determined by Council on an annual basis.

Estimated Taxes Roll Number

Property Description/Ownership

Address

Length of Exemption

2018

2019

2020

13795-035

Colony Farm Community Gardens Society

Colony Farm Park

5 years

$5,586

$5,697

$5,811

12152-121 15540-001

Greater Vancouver Water District

Hickey Sports Court

5 years

$18,872

$19,249

$19,634

Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 263

1025 Ridgeway Avenue

5 years

$28,872

$29,449

$30,038

01053-050

Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Society

747 Alderson Avenue

5 years

$3,085

$3,147

$3,210

11208-000

Our Lady of Lourdes - Traditional Learning Academy

1205 Rochester Avenue

5 years

$17,912

$18,270

$18,636

00498-002

Burquitlam Senior Housing Society

560 Austin Avenue

5 years

$16,615

$16,948

$17,287

02272-000

Societe Du Foyer Maillard

1010 Alderson Avenue

5 years

$34,730

$35,424

$36,133

01279-001

Community Living Society Inc.

820A Quadling Avenue

5 years

$2,354

$2,401

$2,449

01279-002

Community Living Society Inc.

820B Quadling Avenue

5 years

$2,354

$2,401

$2,449

22730-398

Simon Fraser Society for Community Living

917 Foster Avenue

5 years

$2,636

$2,689

$2,734

03553-000

Simon Fraser Society for Community Living

567 Cochrane Avenue

5 years

$2,508

$2,558

$2,610

38200-000

Nature Trust of British Columbia

Addington Point

5 years

$25,716

$26,230

$26,755

38138-000

Nature Trust of British Columbia

Widgeon Valley & Siwash Island

5 years

$4,725

$4,820

$4,916

38201-001

Nature Trust of British Columbia

Widgeon Valley & Siwash Island

5 years

$1,037

$1,058

$1,079

38202-000

Nature Trust of British Columbia

Widgeon Valley & Siwash Island

5 years

$73,175

$74,638

$76,131

38203-000

Nature Trust of British Columbia

Widgeon Valley & Siwash Island

5 years

$56,767

$57,902

$59,060

This notice does not include statutory exemptions provided by the Province or the permissive exemptions provided by the City of Coquitlam under Section 224 subsection (2) (f) [buildings for public worship].

A copy of the proposed Annual Taxation Exemption Bylaw may be inspected at Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2, in the Financial Services Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays from Friday, October 6, 2017 to Monday, October 16, 2017. If there are any questions regarding the bylaw, please contact the Financial Services Department at 604-927-3030.

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A number of snow storms last winter caused havoc on the roads and the city of Coquitlam is preparing to better react by budgeting money for more snow plows and brine tanks.

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The report added that clearer roads will make it easier for garbage trucks to access certain parts of the city. Meanwhile, the brine tanks will be used to de-ice civic parking areas, particularly the park-and-ride lots serving the Evergreen Extension, according to city staff. Starting this fall, the city will also be looking at increasing the number of plough operators it has on hand. The report to council noted that there are currently 92 qualified operators but new training opportunities will be made available in both the parks and engineering departments to ensure more employees know

how to drive the plows “to improve scheduling flexibility.” Last year, the city received 40 to 80 cm of snow accumulation, a dramatic increase from the 2 to 3 cm the year before. Removal of snow and ice, which is typically budgeted at $900,000 per year, ended up costing $1.5 million in 2016, with another $1.7 million committed for 2017, according to the staff report. The city maintains a $2-million snow removal fund but after last year’s stormy winter, it has been reduced to $450,000. The city uses the money left over from its annual snow removal budget of $900,000 to build the reserve backup.

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Coquitlam’s name comes from the Coast Salish word “Kwikwetlem,” which means “red fish up the river.” This refers to sockeye salmon in the Coquitlam River, once an important food source to the Kwikwetlem First Nation.

Dear Salmon: Welcome Home! One of nature’s greatest spectacles is set to steal the show in Coquitlam. The annual return of the salmon begins this month, filling our waterways with thousands of fish as they make their epic journey home to the local creeks where they were born.

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Salmon Come Home

Watch for chum in Hoy and Scott creeks from now until early November, and coho from late October until late December. The trails surrounding Hoy Creek Hatchery are a great place to start, located a short walk from Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station. Enter the trail between Pinetree Community Centre and Douglas College (along Pinetree Way) and walk left in search of prime viewing spots.

Sunday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate the return of chum salmon at this free family event at Hoy Creek Hatchery, located in Hoy Creek Linear Park, west of City Centre Aquatic Complex (closest street is Princess Cres.). Entertainment includes live salmon demonstrations, music, interactive children’s activities, food and educational exhibits. hoyscottcreek.org

MORE FUN EVENTS You won’t believe all the fun special events taking place in Coquitlam this October, from a Halloween Skate to Thanksgiving luncheons. Pick up our Fall Program Guide for details or read it online at coquitlam.ca/programguides.

For more local events, as well as fun Halloween activities tivities and events, visit coquitlam.ca/explore #explorecoquitlam

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Winter’s coming Even as the sun shines, we’re being warned to prepare for winter while shovels and gloves vie for space in stores alongside rakes, pumpkins and Halloween candy. There is no question we need to be prepared for whatever winter throws us and it’s a good reminder that we need to think about changing our tires to ones made for winter conditions, replacing windshield wiper blades and even stocking up on salt once it becomes available. If we learned anything from the long and cold winter of 2016/’17, it is that we have to be prepared to take care of ourselves and that means being part of the solution, not the problem. Is it a hassle and expensive to switch to winter tires? Yes. Is shovelling snow twice a day a pain in the back? Absolutely. But as businesses and homeowners, we must take responsibility for safe access around our neighbourhoods and streets, especially for children and seniors. Our weather is changing and we Lotuslanders can no longer be smug about our temperate climate.

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FAMILY LIFE

Children should run (and bounce) all our power plants

ver since Benjamin Franklin invented electricity by sticking his kite into a light socket, humans have been thirsting after more and more power for their electronic lamps, phonographs and WiFi vacuum cleaners. We quickly learned that power plants can easily be fuelled by digging into the ground and setting fire to whatever solid, liquid or gas popped out. We’ve since discovered, however, that these fossil fuels all have problems. ANDY PREST The extraction of coal can lead to serious health problems for miners and its usage as a fuel source can lead to toxic gas emissions from the mouth of Donald Trump. There are all kinds of dangerous global politics surrounding the extraction and export of petroleum products, and they’re really hard to get out of seals. Even renewable energy sources have their drawbacks. Wind power sucks when it doesn’t blow. Hydroelectric dams can devastate local ecosystems and erode the public’s trust in the plausibility of action movie stunts. Solar power is good but when it’s nighttime, you can stick your toaster where the sun don’t shine. NEWSROOM 604-472-3030 DELIVERY 604-472-3040 DISPLAY ADS 604-472-3020 CLASSIFIED ADS 604-444-3056 n

The only energy source that’s free from any kind of stigma is nuclear power. Right. Nuclear power!? Three thumbs up! But this summer, I discovered a totally renewable energy source that could power the entire Earth for all of eternity. I call it the Bouncy Castle. To be honest, everyone calls it the Bouncy Castle. But I’m the one who came up with the idea of using it to save the world. I came upon this solution during Fun City Festival in North Vancouver in August. I walked with my sons, age four and six, the 10 blocks from our house to the giant slip-and-slide on Lonsdale Avenue. Note that any time you take young kids for a walk or hike or whatever, you will inevitably have to deal with some initial whining. It starts almost immediately and peaks after about five minutes. Then the endorphins kick in and they can walk all day, even hike the whole Grouse Grind if you point them in the right direction. Anyway, if things get really whiny, the best way to get them going is to separate your trek into a series of races. Most kids, you see, are both incredibly competitive and dumb. Mine would run around the entire Earth if it was broken up into 400 million mini races against each other. “Oh, you’re tired? Well… first one to Copenhagen gets a pickled herring! Go!!” So anyway, the Bouncy Castle. We walked up and down steep Lonsdale for another couple of hours and, as we neared suppertime, I could tell that the boys were almost completely drained.

But then it appeared: rubberized Valhalla. The boys were instantly powered up enough to line up over and over again for the pleasure of five minutes of non-stop jumping in the bouncy castle. As the event wound down, other kids stopped lining up to get in and so the bouncy bouncer just let my guys stay in there for what felt like an hour. They didn’t stop moving for an instant. They finally were yanked out, dazed and sweaty, after a lineup reformed at the door. As soon as they were out, they immediately got back in line. It was then I realized what a powerful tool the Bouncy Castle could be. So here’s how we power the world: We put a Bouncy Castle into every elementary school and work out a way to turn the constant motion of the children into electrical energy. It shouldn’t be that hard to whip up a simple system of turbines, magnets, coils and magic. Someone get Ben Franklin on the phone. Every hour or so, a different grade could come down for Castle Class. Boom — instant energy all day. All it would take to keep it running would be an air pump easily powered by the bouncing boys and girls, and maybe a few Popsicles. No more coal, no more oil. You know what they say, a man’s home is his castle. Let’s update that: A kid’s castle heats my home. After all, children are the future. Andy Prest is the sports editor of the North Shore News. aprest@nsnews.com • @Sports_Andy

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

EVERGREEN EXTENSION

A husband’s take on wife’s Better signage cancer diagnosis, journey needed around The Editor, “Carlo, come home. I need to talk to you.” These nine simple words that changed my life. I raced home to find my wife, Bonita, in a bit of a daze. A routine ultrasound follow-up discovered a tumour that looked “suspicious.” It was a tough night but we hung on to our faith that everything would be all right. I remember pacing the family room floor having very personal discussions with my lord. The next day, we were at the hospital for an ultrasoundguided biopsy. Bonita came out looking very sad — I could see she had been crying. She hugged me and whispered, “Its positive for cancer.” The next few hours were a blur. I had always believed my family was under a shroud of protection. How could this be happening? I also remember Bonita and actually seeing her so stoic, so graceful and so In the moment, I believe she was doing what

“The next few hours were a blur. I had always believed my family was under a shroud of protection. How could this be happening?”

Carlo Zarrillo of Coquitlam on hearing of his wife Bonita’s cancer diagnosis all good wives and mothers do, which was to be more worried about me and the kids than herself. We gathered our things and left the hospital. I asked Bonita what she needed from me. She said, “Can you drive me to city hall? I have a council meeting I am late for and I want to be there.” There were a lot of lows and highs. I won’t go into all of them but the ones that stick out are: • Having to tell the kids — that is exactly as hard as you would expect it to be. • Hearing the words “chemotherapy” and “radiation,”

and thinking that’s not going to be our story. • Taking a tour of the chemo clinic and talking about “ports” and possible trips to emergency. I remember thinking am I in the right place or is this a set of The Twilight Zone? • Partial mastectomies, total mastectomies, reconstructive surgery, implants… blah blah blah. Lots of decisions that we walked and talked a lot about over and over. I am so happy Bonita made the decisions she did along the way. • The last one Oncotype DX, two very hopeful words we picked up on during the “study” phase and from the

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oncologists. More than words, it’s a test. The clouds parted when the tests came back. There were still tough decisions to make. There were still surgeries and nasty stuff not worth discussing. Through all of it, Bonita seemed to be sailing through — never missing the kids’ stuff or her city council work, and being an amazing wife. For National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bonita will be dropping the puck next Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the Coquitlam Express hockey game. Maybe see you there? Carlo Zarrillo, Coquitlam

Moody Centre The Editor, Re. “More parking for Moody Centre” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Sept. 29). As well as a full park and ride lot at the Moody Centre Station on the Evergreen Extension, as pointed out by letter writer Gerlinde Wober, the former drop-off/pick-up lane has vanished, as I recently discovered. For tourists and other visitors seeking this transit station, the wayfinding signs on St. Johns Street are inadequate — especially when it’s rainy or dark. A pair of Do Not Enter signs confront motorists as they approach the station

on William Street. There is a small sign advising drivers to turn left or right on Spring Street to access park and ride lots — but no signage to reveal the location of the station. As some of the existing businesses on St. Johns Street south of the station are likely to redeveloped with mixeduse developments, the station may become more visible from this regional arterial, and the park and ride lot could be expanded, with a landscaped border with adequate signage to beautify and identify the Moody Centre Station. Derek Wilson, Port Moody

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Proportional rep. to go to B.C.-wide vote LINDSAY KINES VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST

British Columbians will decide next fall whether to switch from the current first-past-thepost voting system to a form of proportional representation. Attorney General David Eby introduced legislation Wednesday that sets the stage for a mail-in referendum to be held before the end of November 2018. The Electoral Reform Referendum 2018 Act states that if more than 50% of voters choose a new voting system, the B.C. government will be required to put the system in place for a provincial election held after July 1, 2021. If the minority NDP government falls before that date, the resulting election will take place under the first-past-the-post system. The bill does not specify the question that will be on the referendum ballot; instead, the government says it will promote public discussion of different voting systems in the months ahead. The feedback will be summarized in a report to Eby that will recommend the question or questions to be included on the referendum ballot. Eby acknowledged that the

legislation left many questions unanswered. “What will the question be?” he said. “What will the rules be around spending? Will there be funding for proponent or opponent organizations? “These are questions that we want British Columbians to weigh in on.” Eby said he expects to hear submissions from the NDP, Greens, BC Liberals, Conservatives and other parties about what type of ballot question and system they would like to see. He said the government deliberately allowed for the possibility of a ballot with multiple questions rather than insisting on a single yes or no question. “The concern that I had in working with staff in preparing this was that limiting options out of the gate, before the engagement process, would send a message to British Columbians that decisions had already been made,” he said. British Columbians rejected electoral reform in referendums in 2005 and 2009. B.C. Green Party MLA Sonia Furstenau said she’s confident this time will be different. “This will be the first time in history that a sitting government will actively campaign in

favour of electoral reform,” she said. “That alone makes us feel very hopeful.” She said public opinion polls suggest strong support for electoral reform. Eby said the government initially considered holding the referendum at the same time as municipal elections in 2018 but concluded that it would be cheaper to hold a separate mail-in vote. “In addition, when we looked at participation rates around previous mail-in referenda, they were higher than municipal elections and our goal here is to ensure the best turnout possible,” he said. The government also introduced amendments to the Constitution Act that reduce the number of seats required for recognized party status to two from four. The B.C. Green Party, which has three MLAs, will be immediate beneficiaries of the change. In addition, the bill moves the fixed date for provincial elections to a Saturday in October, from a Tuesday in May. Eby said the change will provide greater transparency by allowing time for the February budget to be debated and passed.

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Thanksgiving Facility Hours

Monday, Oct. 9 Many of Coquitlam’s facilities have holiday operating hours or may be closed. If you require emergency assistance regarding water, sewer or roads, please call 604-927-3500. Facility

Hours

Centennial Activity Centre

Closed

City Centre Aquatic Complex 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Women’s Swim 8 – 10 a.m. Coquitlam Animal Shelter

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Coquitlam City Hall

Closed

Dogwood Pavilion

Closed

Glen Pine Pavilion

Closed

Pinetree Community Centre

Closed

Poirier Community Centre

Closed for renovations

Poirier Forum

Closed

Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS

Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Office Closed

Coquitlam City Council invites applications from residents of the City of Coquitlam to fill vacancies on the Coquitlam Public Library Board commencing January 2018.

Summit Community Centre

Closed

Citizens who have had some level of community involvement and a general interest in this field are encouraged to apply. The term of appointment is two years and the appointment is a voluntary position with no remuneration.

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Application packages are available at www.coquitlam.ca/committees or can be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office. All applications should be accompanied by a résumé and cover letter and are to be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 29, 2017 to: Office of the City Clerk Attn: Committee Clerk 3000 Guildford Way Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 committeeclerk@coquitlam.ca INFORMATION SESSIONS for prospective Board Members will be held on the following dates: Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: Meeting Room #127 – City Centre Branch, 1169 Pinetree Way Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: Board Room – Poirier Library Branch, 575 Poirier Street Please register for the session(s) by contacting Sandra Haluk at 604-937-4130 or shaluk@coqlibrary.ca. The Coquitlam Public Library Board is established pursuant to the Library Act and is responsible for the provision of public library services in Coquitlam. For further information about serving on the Coquitlam Public Library Board, please contact Todd Gnissios, Executive Director, at 604-937-4132.

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SCARY STORY CONTEST

Less than 2 weeks to come up with a winning nightmare Contest entry deadline Wednesday, Oct. 18

Going back to school has been scary but if you’re a tween or teen, can you beat that? Tri-City kids are invited to channel their scariest thoughts into short works of literature for the annual Scary Story Contest, organized by Coquitlam and Port Moody public libraries and sponsored by The Tri-City News — and just in time for Halloween. To enter the contest, Tri-Cities youths 11 to 18 years of age must write and submit a terrifying. The panel of judges will award first-, second- and third-place prizes to the three best entries in each age category (11 to 14

years 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 deadline date of Oct. 18. • Writers must include the following three words in their stories: belfry, pendulum and wraith. 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 you live outside the TriCities, you must include

the name of the Tri-Cities school that you attend. • Writers must email their entries — as a Word document or PDF attachment, or in the body of the email message — to scarystorycontest2017@ gmail.com no later than Wednesday, Oct. 18. 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 and PoMo public library websites (coqlibrary.ca and library.portmoody.ca). If you have questions about the Scary Story Contest, email librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@ coqlibrary.ca or call 604554-7339.

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How long has it been since you visited Coquitlam Public Library? It’s time to stop in and see what we have for you! • • • •

Brand-new bestselling books, new release blockbuster movies on DVD and Blu-ray, and video games Free wifi, an Innovation Hub with 3D printers, and Computer Labs with office and design software Study and meeting rooms that you can reserve in advance Programs for all ages and interests in multiple languages

Or, use our resources from home or wherever you happen to be: • • • •

Downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, online newspapers, magazine articles, movies and more Online language, software and business tutorials Books and movies in alternate formats from CELA—for those with print disabilities Material delivered to your home or care centre—for those who are homebound

Coquitlam Public Library Hours Monday–Thursday

9:00 am–9:00 pm

Friday

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Saturday

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Wednesdays

Fridays

• 9:30–10:30 am Strong Start at Maillard Middle School 1300 Rochester Avenue

• 9:00–10:00 am Strong Start at Riverview Park Elementary 700 Clearwater Way

• 10:45 am–12:30 pm Place Maillardville 1200 Cartier Avenue

• 10:30 am–12:45 pm Galloway Park 3404 Galloway Avenue

Thursdays

• 1:00–2:00 pm Burke Mountain Firehall 3501 David Avenue

• 10:30 am–1:00 pm Tri-City Family Place 3435 Victoria Drive • 1:30–2:30 pm Strong Start at Meadowbrook Elementary 900 Sharpe Street

Saturdays • 10:30 am–1:00 pm Cottonwood Park 672 Aspen Street

Check the library’s website or phone 604-554-7323 for the most current Library Link schedule.

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Let’s Talk Tech!

Make Your Mark for Canada’s 150th Paint a tile that will become part of a mosaic celebrating Coquitlam’s history and Canada’s 150th birthday.

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Join us for an hour-long painting session on Friday, October 20 or Saturday, October 21. You don’t need to be a great painter—an artist from the Canada 150 Mosaic project will guide you through the process. Register online at coqlibrary.ca or by phoning 604-937-4141. Read more about the Canada 150 Mosaic Mural project online and see the murals created by other Canadian communities at canada150mosaic.com Sponsored by a Spirit of Coquitlam Grant

Science of the Future Series Coquitlam Public Library is proud to welcome Dr. Paul Tinari (aka “Dr. Future”), renowned environmental and engineering consultant and author, as he presents a thought-provoking series about technological innovations— how they will change the way we live and work, and the creativity required to develop them. Registration is required for these free programs as space is limited. Go to the library’s website to sign up online or phone the Help Desk at 604-554-7323.

3D Printing and How it Will Impact our Future Dr. Tinari will share his expertise on 3D printing technology, the innovative ways it is being used today, and how it could be used in the future.

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Adults are invited to join the 3D Printer Users Group. All ability levels are welcome.

Expand Your Horizons: Programs for Adults

To register for this program, or for more information, please phone 604-937-4157. POIRIER BRANCH • NANCY BENNETT ROOM Thursdays • 9:00–11:00 a.m. October 12, November 9, December 14

Stories from the Street

Canada 150: Nation Builders

An evening of stories told by people with lived experience of life on the street. Find out why people become homeless, what it can be like, what they need most, and what you can do to affect change.

Spend 20 minutes speaking one-on-one with one of several people from various walks of life who have helped make Canada a great nation.

Presented with partners Tri-Cities Homelessness and Housing Task Group, RainCity Housing and Vancity.

Learn first-hand about their struggles, achievements, and contributions to Canada.

Registration is not required. Just drop in.

Registration is required. Please leave a message on the library’s registration line: 604-937-4155.

CITY CENTRE BRANCH • ROOMS 136 & 137 Thursday, Oct. 12 • 7:00–8:30 pm

CITY CENTRE BRANCH • ROOMS 136 & 137 Saturday, Nov. 4 • 10:00–4:00 pm

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Contrary to what most people believe, you do not need to be born with creative thinking skills. They can be developed and improved. Learn how to use your brain’s capabilities to the fullest possible extent. CITY CENTRE BRANCH • ROOM 136 Wednesday, Jan. 17 • 7:00–8:30 pm

CITY CENTRE BRANCH • ROOM 136 Wednesday, Dec. 13 • 7:00–8:30 pm

For details, please email your name and contact information to: 3dprintingtricities@gmail.com

People with developmental challenges and their caregivers are invited to join librarian Teresa Rehman for music, songs, dancing, seasonal crafts, stories and socializing.

Dr. Tinari will describe a future where objects can change depending on the environment. Imagine an aircraft that reconfigures its wings in flight or a house that shrinks during a hurricane to avoid damage.

3D Printer Users Group

Please phone 604-937-4157 for more information.

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You can download audiobooks to your computer, mobile device or DAISY player, or receive books in braille, described movies and more by mail direct to your home.

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CITY CENTRE BRANCH • INNOVATION HUB Wednesdays • 7:00–8:45 pm

Innovation Hub Open House Drop in and learn how to use our 3D printers, scanners and high-powered creative software.

Tech Club Improve your computer skills and turn your frustration into fun! Registration is required for these free classes—go to the library’s website to sign up online or phone 604-554-7323.

• Introduction to 3D Design and 3D Printing Learn how to customize a 3D printed object using 3D design software TinkerCAD. CITY CENTRE BRANCH • COMPUTER LAB

Friday, Nov. 3 • 2:00–3:00 pm

• Family Year in Review Infographic Use your own photos and highlights from your year to create a family year in review with free browser-based Canva. CITY CENTRE BRANCH • COMPUTER LAB

Friday, Dec. 1 • 2:00–3:00 pm

CITY CENTRE BRANCH • INNOVATION HUB Thursdays • 2:00–4:00 pm

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Hour of Code™ Join us during Computer Science Education Week as we participate in an Hour of Code™. This grassroots movement reaches tens of millions of students in 180+ countries.

• Check our Express Loan shelves for the latest blockbusters on DVD or Blu-ray, including Wonder Woman, Megan Leavey and Baby Driver.

We will show teens and adults how to program a Sphero robot to move, light up and make sounds. Participants must bring their own smart phone or tablet with them to the class.

• Charge up your controllers and settle in for a day of gaming! We’ve got titles for your Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PlayStation 3 & 4.

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CITY CENTRE BRANCH • ROOM 127 Thursday, Dec. 7 • 7:00–8:00 pm

Registration is required for these free classes—go to the library’s website to sign up online or phone 604-554-7323.

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Learn. Discover. Connect. School Success Coquitlam Public Library offers programs throughout the year where teen tutors help young students improve their skills in a variety of school subjects. Please check the library’s website to see when registration for the next sessions begin. Parlez-Nous Français! Teen volunteers help kids in French Immersion grades 1–6 improve their pronunciation, vocabulary, reading and comprehension. Homework Help Club Teen tutors in grades 9–12 assist kids in grades 1–6 with assignments or workbooks in any subject. Reading Buddies Teens in grades 9–12 help kids in grades 1–4 become better readers.

Teen Volunteers Wanted! Earn community service hours by helping young students improve their French, reading, or other school skills. For more information, check the library’s website or email librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca

Story Times Stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. Registration is not needed for these programs—just drop in! Baby Time (0–2 years old)

Let’s Practice English! Conversation Practice Groups at the City Centre Branch Weekly drop-in conversation groups open to adults (aged 19 years or older). Volunteers from SHARE Family & Community Services lead the sessions. There is no registration, but there is a maximum of 25 people at each meeting so come early to make sure you get in. Beginner Saturdays • 12:00–1:30 pm Intermediate Fridays • 10:30 am–12:00 pm Saturdays • 10:30 am–12:00 pm Advanced Mondays • 7:00–8:30 pm

CITY CENTRE BRANCH • Tuesdays • 11:00–11:30 am Nov. 7–Dec. 12 • Thursdays • 11:00–11:30 am Nov. 9–Dec. 14 • Fridays • 11:00–11:30 am Nov. 10–Dec. 15 POIRIER BRANCH • Tuesdays • 10:30–11:00 am Nov. 7–Dec. 12 • Fridays • 10:30–11:00 am Nov. 10–Dec. 15

Preschool Story Time Try Pronunciator for a fun way to learn any of 80 languages (including English) online! Click Digital Content on the library’s website.

(4–5 years old)

Toddler Story Time (2–3 years old)

CITY CENTRE BRANCH • Tuesdays • 10:15–10:45 am Nov. 7–Dec. 12 • Fridays • 10:15–10:45 am Nov. 10–Dec. 15 POIRIER BRANCH • Mondays • 10:30–11:00 am Nov. 6–Dec. 11

Saturday Story Times for Tiny Tots (0–3 years old) CITY CENTRE BRANCH • Saturdays • 10:30–11:00 am Nov. 18–Dec. 16

CITY CENTRE BRANCH • Thursdays • 10:15–10:45 am Nov. 9–Dec. 14

Groups do not meet on public holidays.

Book Clubs

Work & Study Space

Intermediate ESL readers (LINC 4 and up)—meet new people in a friendly group at one of our monthly ESL Book Clubs.

• Looking for a quiet spot with wifi to write a report?

To register, or for more information about either of these book clubs, please email librarian Janice at jwilliams@coqlibrary.ca

• Trying to find a large room for a workshop?

ESL Book Club: Led by English-speaking volunteers from the Soroptimists International. POIRIER BRANCH • BOARD ROOM • Thursdays • 1:00–2:15 pm Oct. 19 & Nov. 16 Library Champions Book Club: Meet on the first or second Wednesday of the month. CITY CENTRE BRANCH • BOARD ROOM • 7:15–8:30 pm

• Need a small room to work on a group project? Coquitlam Public Library is the place for you! Check our website under Book a Room to learn about our available spaces and to reserve a room online. We also have resources to help you with your research, including: online newspapers & magazine articles, a computer lab with a variety of office and design programs, and Lynda.com for software and business tutorials.

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SHARE FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Share looks inward to hire its newest chief executive Claire MacLean is currently Share’s head of programs DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Share Family and Community Services has hired from within to fill the job of chief of executive officer. Effective Nov. 1, Claire MacLean — currently Share’s director of programs and services — will take over the job vacated by Sylvia Ceacero, who left to take on a job with a seniors’ organization. MacLean, who oversaw the delivery of service to hundreds of children and families, including refugee families and youngsters with special needs, said she is looking forward to the new opportunity to lead the Tri-Cities’ largest social service agency. “For me, I’m fortunate Share has such a rich history in the Tri-Cities and strong partnerships with other community players,” she told The Tri-City News. MacLean has been with Share since 2016 after spending two years as director of

speech language pathology at the BC Centre of Ability. Originally from Calgary, she has a master’s of science in speech language pathology from UBC and has worked with children with special needs and their families in a number of programs, including with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services in Ontario. Share’s board of directors also welcomes the new CEO. In a statement, board chair Debbie Pudek said MacLean will be a strong leader for the

organization. “Claire has already proven herself to be a strong, thoughtful and innovative leader within the organization,” Pudek stated in a press release. MacLean told The Tri-City News that under her leadership, Share will continue with its efforts to support the increasingly complex needs of individuals and families in the community. In the coming weeks, Share will appeal to the community for funding support, either

through direct donations or through the upcoming holiday food bank drive. Share is also working with Simon Fraser Society for Community Living on the establishment of a Tri-City Children’s Centre in a new development on land owned by St. Andrew’s United Church in Port Moody. An open house on the project is planned for the public at the PoMo church Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Turkey along with a heaping helping of hockey Friday

powered by two brother acts from the Tri-Cities. The Jones brothers, Adam and Kyle, and the Polisi brothers, Matteo and Marcello, will be in action against Montana State University Billings at Terry Fox Field on the Burnaby Mountain campus. Game time is 7 p.m.

GOT CODE?

If you have a basic understanding of writing code, you can take your skills to the next level, and create your own interactive pet, at the Coquitlam Library’s Introduction to Coding: Next Steps workshop, to be held from 2 to 3 p.m. in the computer lab at the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam).Registration is required by calling 604-5547323 or online at www.coqlibrary.ca.

HOCKEY NIGHT

The Port Moody Panthers host their Pacific Junior Hockey League rivals from down the Lougheed, the Ridge Meadows Flames, at the Port Moody Arena (300 Ioco Rd.). The puck drops at 7:45 p.m.

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SPICY DANCING

Ready to debut those heartfelt ballads you’ve been working on for years? The Michael Wright Art Gallery in Port Coquitlam (200-2253 Leigh Square Place) is hosting an Open mic and drop-in youth music program from 6 to 9 p.m.

Enjoy a night of salsa dancing and Latin music at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). If you don’t know how to salsa dance, or want to get better at it, Alberto and Teresa will be there to offer a lesson. Admission is $10. The event is licensed. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the music starts at 9 p.m.

HOME ICE

The Coquitlam Express spent most of the first month of their BCHL season on the road, so they’re glad to finally have a stretch of home games. They’ll face the Langley Rivermen at 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. For tickets and info, go to www.coquitlamexpress.ca

FRIDAY FOOTBALL

The top-ranked Terry Fox Ravens are putting points on the scoreboard (79 against WJ Mouat on Sept. 22) and Burnaby St. Thomas More Knights are preventing them. The two senior high school football teams collide at Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam at 7 p.m. to determine who rules the Eastern conference.

NIGHT ICE

A late-night drop-in skating program at the Poco rec centre offers a safe, fully-supervised environment for youth aged 11-18 years. The event runs

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The Coquitlam Express host the Langley Rivermen on Friday at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex at 7 p.m. But if you’re feeling adventurous, you can also follow the team out to the George Preston Arena in Langley for the return match on Saturday at 7 p.m. from 10:15 to 11:15 p.m. in the green arena. Regular admission.

Saturday APPLE DAY

The 5th Coquitlam Scouts are holding their Apple Day at Como Lake Village shopping mall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds from the sale of the crisp fall fruit will help pay for the troupe’s activities throughout the year.

FALL FUNLAND

Get into the Fall spirit with a whole host of family activities

at Art Knapp’s annual Funland (1300 Dominion Ave., Port Coquitlam). The seasonal celebration includes ticketed rides like the pumpkin patch train, a ferris wheel and a haunted tunnel train. There’s also free activities like a tire swing, jungle gym and a zip line as well as pumpkin displays and scarecrows. It’s also open Sunday and Monday. For times, and more info go to http://www. artknapps.ca/event/funland/

VEXED BY TECH?

Computer issues have you puzzled? Want to hone your skills with a new program? The Tech Café at Port Moody

library (100 Newport Dr.) is a chance for adults and seniors to get some one-on-one time with teen computer whizzes who can answer their questions and help them practice new skills. Call ahead, 604-4694577, to book a time slot.

TO BOLDLY GO

Rhea Rose, a local writer, poet, artist, teacher and indie publisher, will talk about writing science fiction at a free workshop put on by the TriCity Wordsmiths at the Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam (2470 Mary Hill Rd.), from 2 to 4:30 p.m. She’ll talk about turning those imaginative future

worlds, dystopias, utopias and parallel universes into words. For more information www.tricitywordsmiths.ca.

BISTRO ART

Artist Kat Wahamaa, who is currently the Artist in Residence for the city of Maple Ridge, will host a reception, from 3 to 5 p.m., for her new exhibition at the Gallery Bistro in Port Moody (2411 Clarke St.). The event will feature live music by Knudson & Rees. The exhibit runs from Oct. 4 to 29.

BROTHERS ACT

The Simon Fraser University Clan men’s soccer team is

TIME TO REMEMBER

The PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives is holding a guided reminiscence for adults to share their memories of the city with a small group. The free event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2253 Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam).

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TRI-CITY LIBRARIES

Stories from the Street and a story about PoCo 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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• Stories, songs and crafts for people with developmental challenges: Join community services librarian Teresa Rehman from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Poirier branch (Nancy Bennett Room) on Thursdays, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14, for some fun, social interaction and light snacks – no registration required. • Stories from the Street: Hear stories told by people with experience of life on the street — find out why people become homeless, what it can be like, what they need most and what you can do to effect change. This session will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch next Thursday, Oct. 12. This program is presented with the Tri-Cities Homelessness and Housing Task Group, RainCity Housing and Vancity. Registration is not required. For more information, call Teresa Rehman at 604-937-4157. 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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• Fall Craft-ernoon: Pick up a new hobby this fall. Coquitlam Needlearts Guild will be showcasing and demonstrating a variety of crafts for you to explore on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. • Photo editing: Next Thursday, Oct. 12 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room, you can

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Nikki Hillman, who grew up in Port Coquitlam, organized the production of the children’s book “Sarah and Michael Explore Port Coquitlam,” which will be launched on Oct. 14. learn how to take your photos from good to great with GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), a free image editing program. Call the library at 604-469-4577 to register. • Resume workshop for teens: Are you in high school and looking to create a resume to apply for your first job? Come to this introductory workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and learn ways to create resume content that will make you shine in front of employers. Call 604-469-4577 to register. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

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Raising money for local man battling a brain tumour A pair of fundraisers are being held to help a Tri-City man fight cancer. More than two years ago, Jeff Burkholder was diagnosed with a Grade 2 oligodendronglioma brain tumour. He immediately underwent surgery and underwent radiation. But 18 months later, the tumour was back. He had another surgery earlier this year and will have a third next week. As chemotherapy apparently doesn’t help with this

type of tumour, he is using alternative forms of treatment for which his friends and family are raising money. They’ve set up an online crowdfunding account and have so far raised more than $11,000 towards a goal of $50,000. As well, they’re hosting a fundraiser Nov. 5 at The Arms pub in Port Coquitlam. To learn more about Burkholder’s story, go to youcaring.com and search “Burkholder.”

Cultural Society. Join Sarah, Michael, their grandma and some other unique characters as they explore the history of PoCo. Drop in to the library and meet the writers and artists who contributed to the project and see the original artwork. Copies of the book will be on hand for signing and purchase on Saturday, Oct. 14, 1 to 4:30 p.m. • Canadian Culture and You: Civic Responsibility: New to the community? Head to Terry Fox Library, learn about recycling, littering, bylaws and snow removal on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. 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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• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club features “6-page” displays by members, 7 p.m., Burke Mountain Fire Hall Meeting Room, 3501 David Ave., Coquitlam. Visitors always welcome. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306. • Pacific Digital Photography Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in drama room at Port Moody secondary school; guests always welcome. Info and speakers list: www. pdpc.ca.

• 5th Coquitlam Scouts Apple Day fundraiser, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Como Lake Village shopping mall, 1960 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Proceeds help pay for activities. Info: 5thcoquitlamscouts.com. • Tri-City Wordsmiths meeting, 2-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Topic/speaker: “Science Fiction: Writing Wonder” will be presented by Rhea Rose, a local writer, artist, teacher and indie publisher; if you have an overactive imagination and a deep desire to build future worlds, utopias, dystopias, new planets and parallel universes, this workshop will guide you toward taking those first steps to your sci-fi writing future. Admission is free but library registration is required: 604-927-7999. Info: www.tri-citywordsmiths.ca.

THURSDAY, OCT. 12 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, 7-9:30 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604: 9370836.

FRIDAY, OCT. 13 • Heart and Stroke’s free 7-week Living Well After Stroke Program begins to assist stroke victims to actively engage in their health to prevent another stroke; Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. Info: 778-3728002. Registration is required.

TUESDAY, OCT. 10 • Burke Mountain Naturalists monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam. Speaker: ornithologist, artist and author Rob Butler on making Vancouver a “city for the birds.” Free and all are welcome. Info: 604-9375379 or www.bmn.bc.ca.

SATURDAY, OCT. 14 • Children’s history book launch, 1-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library, with PoCo Heritage, Art Focus, Friends of Leigh Square, and various local writers and artists. Info: pocoheritage.org. • Invasive plant maintenance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Minnekhada Regional Park, Coquitlam (meet at Quarry Road entrance). Volunteers will be scouring the forest for patches of invasive plants; dress for the weather and expect to get dirty (long pants, long sleeves and sturdy footwear). Snacks and drinks will be provided. RSVP:

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11 • Share Family and Community Services’ 8-week free Parent and Caregivers’ Circle launches, offering education and support for parents and caregivers concerned about their youth’s substance use; it will be held Wednesdays through Nov. 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Share, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody. Registration or info: 604936-3900.

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TriCity Real Estate Section banners - 62p x 6p & 30p6 x 9p6 s we slip into the fall Filed: Current Pages, Banners, Real Estate Banners (new 2013) season, it’s a great opportunity to revitalize our gardens and to set the tone with ornamental kale, winter for a beautiful transition from pansies, violas, dusty miller summer into fall, winter and and evergreen grasses. As spring. well, hardy perennials can still First, the planting. You won’t be planted for a good display be able to enjoy six months of next year and with some carefabulous bulb colour unless ful planning, you really can you get them in the ground. enjoy continuous blooms from All bulbs need time to develop February through November. a good root system before Don’t forget about adding winter. Soil temperatures in garden colour with trees and October are ideal for rooting. shrubs at this time, too. Many Remember to keep the soil trees have colourful winter light and porous for the best bark, berries, foliage and flowlong-term results. Snowdrops, ers and are always a welcome aconites and crocus bloom addition to any winter garden. first, so please make them a Gardening for wildlife is very priority. popular. One of the best ways Once the bulbs are in, why to attract birds to your garden not add fall and winter colour is by planting trees and shrubs

that provide shelter and food. You might also begin a feeding program. Lawns can now be aerated before winter. Heavy winter rains cause soils to become quite acidic, resulting in poor root growth and rapid moss infestations. A good aeration, followed by a ¼” application of coarse sand, will make a tremendous difference in the quality of your lawn come spring. You should now apply a fall fertilizer to your lawn to tone it up before winter. In coastal areas, a ‘slow-release’ nitrogen fertilizer works best. In wet areas, Dolopril lime should be applied now, not in the spring. Apply it at the rate of one bag per 2,000 sq. ft. to prevent your soil from becoming too acidic. Keep mowing your lawn until the cold weather slows its growth. It is also garlic time. If you would love some garlic scapes in June and fresh garlic in July, now is the time to plant. For a great start on next year’s fresh garlic, use well-drained soil, raised or bermed beds and plant the cloves 3-4” deep and 4-6” apart.

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Ravens ready for biggest challenge so far Terry Fox looking to be first team to score on STM Knights MARIO BARTEL

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Like stepping stones, the Terry Fox Ravens senior football team is following a trail of goose eggs to Coquitlam’s Percy Perry Stadium tonight (Friday). Those goose eggs belong to the St. Thomas More Knights and they represent the total number of points the Burnaby team has allowed in its four games so far this season. Yes, you read that right; the Knights’ defence has yet to allow an opponent to cross their goal line or a kicker close enough to put a field goal through the uprights. Like Ravens’ head coach Martin McDonnell says, that “doesn’t happen very often” in football. But if any team has the qualifications to break that string of shutouts, it’s Fox. After all, the top-ranked high school team in the province has racked up 165 points in their four games, tops in the Eastern Conference along with Lord Tweedsmuir. Talk about a clash of opposing forces. “It’s a little daunting,” says McDonnell of his side’s date with defensive destiny. “We haven’t really had too much of a challenge, but I think it’s coming.” And it will be wearing number 43. That’s STM’s Tyler Eckert, a 6’1”, 210 lb bulldog as a running back on offence and defensive back on defence. Eckert, a senior, is picking up right where he left off last year, when he scored eight touchdowns and rushed for 402

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The Terry Fox Ravens’ dynamic duo of running back Jaden Severy (#23) and quarterback Jevaun Jacobsen will try to be the first to score on the St. Thomas More Knights this season in their game tonight (Friday) at Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam. The Knights come into the game with a string of four shutouts in their first four games of the BC high school football season. yards despite playing in only five games because of injury. “He’s just a big, strong kid that’s difficult to bring down,” McDonnell says. In fact, that could pretty much describe the entire Knights’ roster. “They’re really fit guys,” McDonnell says. “They all look like multi-sport athletes. They just consistently work really hard through the game.” So he made sure his squad

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has been working hard before the game, watching film of the Knights in action, paying attention to their coaches’ notes. It’s all about being prepared for the challenge, says McDonnell. “I don’t think we’re going to have to be doing any super rah rah stuff,” he says. “Hopefully the kids believe us when we tell them it’s going to be a tough one.” So far the Ravens have enjoyed a relatively easy schedule

since they lost a tough exhibition game against Lynden, Wash. at the beginning of September. That’s allowed McDonnell to give ample playing time to his young players from Grade 10, spelling banged up juniors and seniors. But that will likely change tonight. It will be up to the Ravens’ dynamic battery of quarterback Jevaun Jacobsen and running back Jaden Severy

to lead the charge through the seemingly impenetrable Knights’ defence. Jacobsen has thrown one touchdown pass and carried the ball himself 21 times for 214 yards. Severy has scored nine touchdowns and he’s averaged 10.2 yards every time he’s handed the ball. Knights’ coach Steve De Lazzari says his defenders are girded for the challenge. “It’s going to take a colossal effort to stop those guys,”

De Lazzari says. “It’s going to be important for us to play disciplined defence, for our defensive line to keep in their run lanes and to not allow those guys into open field.” McDonnell says his charges are equally motivated to crack the Knights’ run of goose eggs. “It’s going to be all hands on deck.” Game time is 7 p.m. —with files from Grant Granger

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SOCCER STAR

Young striker putting his best foot forward Metro-Ford player gets a taste of soccer Italian style in Toronto, then Turin MARIO BARTEL

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Roman Mattiazzo still owns every pair of soccer boots he’s ever worn — 25. For an eight-year-old kid, that’s a lot of cleats. But when your feet are continuously growing, well-fitted footwear is important to help develop your game, says his mom, Kristy. Clearly that strategy has paid off. On Thursday Roman and his family travelled to Toronto to join elite young players from across Canada at a special orientation camp hosted by the renowned Juventus football club from Turin, Italy. The weekend camp is a prelude to a much greater adventure next March, when Roman will attend the Juventus Academy in Turin. He’ll practice with top-level Italian coaches, play against Juventus youth teams, visit the team’s museum and experience a Serie A match at the team’s Allianz Stadium.

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Roman Mattiazzo is surrounded by some of the soccer boots he’s worn in the four years since he started playing the game. The eightyear old Coquitlam striker is in Toronto with his family this weekend to attend a special elite camp put on by the Juventus football club from Turin, Italy. No, Roman didn’t win the lottery. Although the way his eyes light up when he talks about it, you might think he did.

Roman earned his way to the elite camps by impressing coaches at a five-day training camp put on by Juventus in Burnaby last summer, one of

several such camps across the country. From those camps, top players were invited to gather in Toronto to get to know each other and begin

their preparation for serious training in Italy next spring. A striker who likes to shoot hard and score goals for his Metro-Ford Barcelona team,

Roman has taken a shine to soccer since he tightened the velcro straps to his first pair of soccer boots when he was five years-old. He quickly outpaced his teammates and was seeded with older kids. He’s currently playing U10 and he’ll be playing with kids as old as 12 at the Juventus elite camp. Roman says he’s excited by the challenge. “I think we can get around and work together as a team,” he says. “I’m not scared.” Roman says the experience of working with Italian coaches has made him a better, more disciplined player. “It was fun. They’re more strict. They actually help us learn,” Roman says. “I learned I need to take less touches and if I make a bad play don’t be mad at yourself.” Roman’s mom is under no illusions her young soccer star is on the fast track to a signing a European contract. “The reality is it’s one in a million,” Kristy Mattiazzo says. “It’s a slow train.” For her, getting Roman to Toronto and then to Turin is all about giving him the opportunity to challenge himself and learn his capabilities. And for that, he’s off on the right foot. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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