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”I hear the fixer upper around the corner sold over asking.” MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Dave Jonsson is the organizer of Love My City, a week-long initiative in July to connect people to their community and each other by doing good deeds or helping out with projects that benefit the community like park clean-ups. The week will end with a celebration at the newly rebranded TD Community Plaza in Coquitlam Town Centre Park on July 21. For more, see story on page 9.

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New cart-locking mechanism tested in PoCo to keep bruins out of the garbage: story, page 11

NOROVIRUS

Virus shuts down PoMo’s Browns MARIO BARTEL The Tri-CiTy News

Browns Socialhouse in Port Moody reopened yesterday after a suspected outbreak of Norovirus closed the restaurant for almost a week. John Gillis, the vice-president of Browns restaurant group that operates the chain of more than 60 locations across Canada, said the NewPort Village restaurant first started getting calls last Tuesday from customers reporting illness after visiting earlier in the week. He said some staff were also reporting flu-like symptoms. Gillis said Fraser Health was alerted and a meeting with its representatives was held at the restaurant on Wednesday. That’s when the decision was made to close the eatery. He said the company received confirmation from Fraser Health last Friday that a guest had tested positive for Norovirus and crews spent the weekend cleaning and disinfecting the restaurant. “You literally have to scrub every contact surface possible,” Gillis said.

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DRUG USE

Fewer needles found, says Burpee Housing advocate says needs not as big a problem as has been reported Diane StranDBerg The Tri-CiTy News

A Tri-City volunteer’s regular sweeps of areas where drug users congregate outdoors are turning up far fewer needles than those cited by local politicians. Sandy Burpee, a longtime housing advocate, spends four hours every Saturday doing needles sweeps with a staff member from the Gordon Avenue homeless shelter. He says he and his partner may find 10 to 25 needles over that period as well as other drug paraphernalia such as pipes during the weekly walk — not the thousands cited by Port Coquitlam politicians in a recent Tri-City News article. But most of the sweep takes place in areas in Coquitlam, between Westwood and the Coquitlam Central Station transit loop — not PoCo, where caches of needles have occasionally been found behind businesses. Burpee says he and the shelter staffer typically find the needles in out-of the way areas where the public doesn’t go. “It varies from week to week,” Burpee told The Tri-City

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Sandy Burpee, a longtime housing advocate, volunteers each week to do a needle sweep in areas where people take drugs in vacant lots and forested areas in Coquitlam between Westwood Street and the Coquitlam Central station. The volunteer also picks up garbage in the area every second Monday.

News. “Occasionally, we’ll stumble cross a cache where someone has stashed away a few needles.” But he is quick to defend RainCity Housing Society’s shelter at 3030 Gordon Ave., pointing out that staff do daily sweeps around the building and nearby properties at 6 a.m., including a trip to nearby Fox Park, where a needle was found last fall. As well, Fraser Health has funded a part-time worker to do additional sweeps on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays based on information from where needles have been found in the past. Burpee said he believes the local homeless shelter is not to blame for the needle problem but, rather, the proliferation may be from needles distributed by a Fraser Health harmreduction program contracted to a New Westminster organization. “It’s less about 3030 Gordon opening, it’s more about the general increase in the amount of drugs people are using,” Burpee said, adding that needles were found in the TriCities long before the permanent shelter opened. Burpee said needles are most likely to be found in areas well away from the public, such as in forested areas, not along sidewalks and popular hiking trails. “What we’re looking for are syringes because syringes are

things that most people react very strongly to when they see them in public. We do occasionally find pipes that can be used for cocaine or crystal meth.” In addition to the weekly sweeps for needles, Burpee also volunteers his time to pick up garbage in the area every second Monday. The longtime housing advocate said he finds satisfaction in doing the work. But it’s also important to ensure 3030 Gordon isn’t seen as being responsible for all problems in the community. When the shelter was being planned, few thought about needles as alcohol abuse was more of a concern, but Burpee acknowledged that even just a few people can be responsible for many discarded needles, regardless of where they live, if they are careless. “Harm reduction is not going to work if a person doesn’t have a clean needle every time. The end result is you’re finding them strewn around.” RainCity spokesperson Bill Briscoll said the more indepth sweeps done Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays have been carried out with some success over the last three weeks, thanks in part to the information provided by Burpee and the staff member. • If you find a discarded needle, call the Stride with Purpose Health Van at 604-351-1885 for collection and safe disposal.

FRASER HEALTH

Needle disposal unit to be set up in Tri-Cities Diane StranDBerg Tri-CiTy News

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Fraser Health will install needle drop boxes in the TriCities and educate drug users about proper disposal and the public on how to respond if they find a needle to help curb the number of sharps left in the community. “These do unfortunately end up as litter,” commented Ingrid Tyler, medical health officer for the Tri-Cities. The promises come as the cities of Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam deal with concerns about needles being found in public places and as health authorities endeavour to combat the opioid overdose crisis, which took 21 lives in Coquitlam and seven in Port Coquitlam last year.

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At a meeting of the 3030 Gordon Ave. task group last Friday, Fraser Health outlined a plan to deal with drug use in the community, including establishing suboxone treatment for opioid addiction, which is currently not available here, and ramping up needle collection and enhancing public awareness about the issue.

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However, it became clear that the cities are struggling with the impact of harm reduction strategies aimed to prevent the spread of HIV. With injection drug users needing three or four needles a day and the BC Centre for Disease Control policy allowing people to take what needles they need to avoid sharing, Fraser Health distributed 77,000 needles last

year in the Tri-Cities. Fraser Health reports that it also collected 78,000 needles last year — 1,000 more than it distributed — but it’s not known exactly how many needles are being distributed because pharmacies also give them out. Port Coquitlam has reported collecting several dozen needles, and since last October has spent nearly $7,000 on staff time checking for needles in parks and natural areas, although city bylaw officers reported to The Tri-City News they have seen an improvement in the situation in the last few months as needle sweeps have been expanded. Still, some members of the task force established to look into 3030 Gordon issues want Fraser Health to do a better job

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His comments were echoed by Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, who said the harm reduction program isn’t effective if needles are being found in public places. “Obviously it’s only harm reduction if the needle comes back. If the needle is in a park, it’s harm redirection,” said Stewart. see DiscarDeD, page 4

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FRASER HEALTH

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However Fraser Health’s Tyler, who was joined by Katherine Moriarty, the regional co-ordinator for harm reduction, said the health authority is working on the problem. A co-ordinator was recently hired to do more sweeps of the area and solutions such as mail-box sized drop boxes at pharmacies or public health units are being considered, along with smaller drop boxes in other areas known to be frequented by drug users. One large box placed outside a health unit in needles can collect as many as 3,000 needles and there are reports of a 98% reduction in sharps in a 200 metre radius with these sorts of collection boxes. “It allows for 24/7 disposal,” said Tyler, who said drug users can store their used needles in a special box they get when picking up their needle supply, and then drop them off at a collection sites. But the health authority representatives also suggested that people shouldn’t be so afraid

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of needles because the risk of contracting disease from a needle stick injury is low. “The level of concern is out of proportion to the risk as reported in the literature,” Tyler said, although she acknowledged it can be stressful to be stuck by a needle and it usually requires a trip to the hospital for treatment. Concern about the lack of treatment for opioid addiction was also raised at the meeting by task group chair Coun. Chris Wilson, who said the region seems to be lacking in options. “Without proper treatment, enforcement isn’t a very

good option,” he said. The task group was told that opioid agonist therapy, such as suboxone or methadone, is more effective for opioid addiction than detox and Fraser Health is working to establish a program in the Tri-Cities so people don’t have to leave the area for help. Tyler said Fraser Health is looking to partner with municipalities to get information out to the public where needles can be disposed, such as on a city website, and will look at collecting data about where needles are being left so they can be picked up.

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CASINO STRIKE

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An incident in which a woman was alleged to have been punched on the first day of picketing at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on May 11 is being investigated by Coquitlam RCMP. Bev Calderoni said she and a friend, both in their 70s, were looking for a fun Friday afternoon of entertainment at the casino when she tried to drive into the parking lot. They were unaware the B.C. Government Employee and Services Union (BCGEU) had gone on strike that day. Calderoni said she thought the union’s yellow placards were part of an event being put on by the casino in the parking lot such as a car show. Calderoni claimed people were blocking her car and yelling and screaming. “At one point this man jumped out at my car and bends my windshield wipers without any warning,” she said. Then, she alleged the man reached into the open passenger window and punched her friend on the side of the head or neck and tried to grab her purse. “I was stunned. I went into kind of stunned mode, I didn’t know what was going on,” said Calderoni. She claimed casino security

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The B.C. Government Employee and Services Union have been picketing the Hard Rock Casino since May 11. escorted them away from the picket line and the police came to take a report. She added the security officer told her they had video of the incident and that casino manager Jimmy Ho came to talk to her and promised to cover any damages if ICBC did not. Calderoni, a New Westminster resident who makes trips to various Lower Mainland casinos on a regular basis, said she would have respected the picket line and not gone in the casino if she had known about the job action. “It’s just the violence of it that makes me angry,” said Calderoni. “I’m really angry they hit my friend, and that’s not what a union should act like.” A week later, she was so upset she fired off an email to BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. “What I do know is that the

individual involved was not a BCGEU member,” Smith told The Tri-City News. She said the man was a member of another union who was there to offer support and got upset when Calderoni’s car came to a stop on his foot. “We’re very sorry Ms. Calderoni had an experience like that on our line,” said Smith, adding Calderoni has been invited to the BCGEU offices to discuss what the union can do to support her, “in particular around her vehicle.” Cpl. Michael McLaughlin confirmed Coquitlam RCMP are investigating a report of a victim being punched and a vehicle damaged at the casino on May 11 at 2:45 p.m. He said despite talking to several witnesses, police have not been able to identify the man. “There are several theories

about who this person is. But until we can firmly identify this person, we’re not going to commit to who this person is,” said McLaughlin. He said police are aware of the allegation Calderoni’s car rolled onto the man’s foot, but “we have found no evidence that has happened.” McLaughlin added the detachment “has been keeping a close eye” on the picket line, but as long as nobody’s breaking the law the RCMP will remain neutral. Smith said the picketers are respecting rules established by the B.C. Labour Board, and there’s a union staff member on site as a resource. “We don’t condone any violence on our picket line at all,” said Smith. The picketers provide information and leaflets, she said, but do not stop vehicles. She noted many regular casino goers have stopped by the picket line to offer support and bring treats. Great Canadian Gaming Corp. declined to comment on the incident because of the police investigation, but said the casino “does not condone such behaviour,” said Sonja Mandic, director of media relations in an email. “We were shocked and disappointed at the union’s conduct on Friday, May 11.”

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on Mother’s Day she thought she “was dying.” She added, “I have never ever experienced anything like this.” Kathie Wilson said four members of her family got violently ill after having brunch at the restaurant, also on Mother’s Day. She said she got so sick she passed out and had to go to emergency at Eagle Ridge

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Bruno Infanti stands in front of the retaining wall his neighbours built last December. The Port Coquitlam resident says the water runoff from the recently raised property floods his land.

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A Port Coquitlam homeowner says he’s frustrated after his neighbours raised their lot level and built a 12-foot tall retaining wall, a structure he says is not only an eyesore but creates water runoff. Bruno Infanti said his complaints about the massive wall — which went up late last year, after his neighbours on Lobb Avenue rebuilt the house — and drainage problems are falling on deaf ears. And he said he’s been forced to hire a lawyer to find “an amicable resolution” on the matter. “Every time it rains or

they turn on their sprinkler, I’m worried about flooding,” Infanti said during a tour of his backyard this month. “There’s this dirt water that runs down the wall. It looks awful.” Infanti contacted the city’s building division in January after the city finished the final inspections for the permits of the new home and wall at 2226 Lobb Ave., said building manager Shawn Hagan. Plans, letters of assurance and field reviews from a registered professional engineer are on file for the wall, which is built on the neighbour’s lot and is set back 0.58 metres from the property line. Although it’s built to standard, Hagan said city staff have visited the site to see the problem itself. Their conclusion? The new paved driveway — at the back of the neighbour’s property — is sloped, pushing water over

the edge and not toward the trench drain, located in front of the garage door. “Staff have spoken with the contractor on record for the permit and suggested that they may wish to take steps to reduce the opportunity for water to flow over the top of the wall,” he said. In the meantime, Infanti has tried to install drainage pipes, where much of the water is entering through a crack in the concrete wall, to push the excess away from his home, but to no avail. He’s also had unsuccessful attempts to solve the matter with listed householder, Rupinder Thind (a request for comment from Thind was not returned last week). “It’s unacceptable that a neighbour can do this,” Infanti said, “because It has devalued my home.”

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Seven of the charges are for sexual assault and three are for sexual interference regarding a minor, according to Coquitlam RCMP. “The investigation is still very much active, we are encouraging anyone to come talk to us if they haven’t, if they believe he may have committed crimes against them,” Cpl. Michael McLaughlin told The Tri-City News yesterday (Tuesday).

Kubyshkin, who is due to return to court on June 8, is not allowed to teach piano to anyone under the age of 18 and cannot be alone with anyone under the age of 18, McLaughlin said; however, he can teach adults as long as they are fully aware of the 10 charges against him and his bail supervisor is also informed, McLaughlin said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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A former Port Coquitlam city worker who scammed about $175,000 from the municipality over a three-year period was sentenced last week. Last Wednesday, PoCo provincial court Judge Shehni Dossa handed down an 18-month conditional sentence order (CSO) to Dean McIntosh after he pleaded guilty in March to obtaining money over $5,000 by false pretences. A CSO is essentially a jail sentence served at home and in the community. Beside the CSO, Dossa also imposed an 18-month probation order on McIntosh and a number of conditions, among them: • complete 150 hours of community service; • attend substance abuse management and mental health counselling; • abstain from alcohol and drugs; • and not visit a casino or gaming venue. McIntosh was also banned from contacting five people including Steve Traviss, PoCo’s human resources director, and finance director Karen Grommada.

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OPEN HOUSE MAYOR GREG MOORE The sentence comes after McIntosh admitted to city managers last year he used a city-issued credit card he had for employment as a facility maintenance co-ordinator — as well as the city’s purchasing system — to buy tools and small machines. The city said McIntosh then resold the items through a third-party broker, between April 2014 and October 2016. During a city probe last spring, McIntosh showed management how he stole the money, which he later returned in full, and resigned from his position. Mayor Greg Moore told The Tri-City News in March that city council took immediate action and has “now put in place a number of measures, including a whistleblower policy, fraud awareness training and stricter purchasing approvals.”

Options for a potential Ioco Lands connector route

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The City of Port Moody is seeking public input on alternatives to the present road right-of-way in Bert Flinn Park as a potential route that could connect the Ioco Lands to Inlet Centre.

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If the Ioco Lands area is developed in the future, and would entail rezoning to allow extra density, then a connector route may be required to help accommodate any corresponding increase in traffic levels. In 2016, Council directed City staff to prepare a technical report that investigates and evaluates all transportation options for a potential connector route, and to review the identified options with residents and stakeholders. The goal of this open house is to share the findings in the draft technical report (completed in 2018) and seek feedback from Port Moody residents. Council wants to know what you think about the transportation options presented, and the criteria used to evaluate them.

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VOLUNTEERING

Community projects to show love for city Week-long Love My City event will be held July 16-21 Mario Bartel

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Dave Jonsson was a self-centred 19-year-old skateboarder when he had what he calls an epiphany. Now, almost 11 years later, he hopes his moment of selfawareness will extend to the entire Tri-Cities. Jonsson’s realization — to be able to love better and extend that love to the people and community around him — came after the light plane in which he was a passenger crashed through the trees into a valley near Squamish. The pilot, his best buddy from Iceland who’d just earned his pilot’s licence earlier that summer, was killed. Two other friends in the aircraft survived. Jonsson said the crash changed his life, noting: “I wanted to be a better person.” He went from being an aimless young man lurching from one dead-end job to another and living for good times to attending theology school. More importantly, Jonsson said, he learned about the

DAVE JONSSON importance of love and forging real, heartfelt connections. July 16 to 21, Jonsson wants everyone in the Tri-Cities to make that kind of connection with their community by showing their love for the city they live in. Now 30, married with four children and a pastor at Coquitlam Alliance Church, Jonsson is the driving force behind Love My City, a week-long celebration of connection and community. His vision is to solicit a shopping list of small community projects in each of the cities — say, park or creek clean-ups, street beautification or fence painting — then dispatch teams of volunteers from different backgrounds to execute them. The effort will culminate with a celebration July 21 at

Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park featuring live comedy and music at the outdoor amphitheatre. Jonsson said the basic human need to create connections transcends religion and as people become more isolated living in concrete condo towers, it’s especially important to foster a feeling of community. “We need to create ways in which people care for each other,” Jonsson said. That sense of caring can not only break through physical barriers, but also cultural and spiritual divides. “It’s inclusive of all people,” Jonsson said. “We all have a part to play to bring unity.” Jonsson has been busy making pitches to various community organizations as well as officials from the three municipalities that comprise the Tri-Cities to build awareness and get them on board with suggested projects or to help recruit volunteers. “The cities win and people win,” Jonsson said. “What city wouldn’t want this?” • To submit a community project, or to sign up as a volunteer, go to www.lovemycityweek. com.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Coquitlam will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on: Date: Monday, May 28, 2018 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda. Item 1 Text Amendment to Address Steep Slope Development Review The intent of Bylaw 4820, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 in order to update its policies related to hillside development. If approved, the bylaw amendments would enable townhouse or duplex land uses to address steep slope conditions and establish the criteria for assessing the potential land use change. The intent of Bylaw 4821, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 in order to update its guidelines to focus on the safety and aesthetic quality of development on sloping sites. If approved, the bylaw amendments would establish maximum retaining wall heights and limit the number of retaining walls that can be situated on a single lot. Copies of the bylaws and supporting staff report are available for viewing on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing. Any person wishing further information or clariﬁcation with regard to the proposed amendments should contact Jeff Denney, Major Project Planner, at 604-927-3996. Item 2 Address: 3482 Baycrest Avenue and 1250 Mitchell Street The intent of Bylaw 4870, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4870, 2018 from RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential to RS-7 Small Village SingleFamily Residential and RS-8 Large Village Single-Family Residential. If approved, the application would facilitate a subdivision of the subject properties into a total of 13 lots, creating 12 singlefamily lots with a singlefamily dwelling and a secondary suite with rear lane access and 1 large remainder lot. Item 3 Address: 3537, 3539, 3541 and 3543 McVicar Court The intent of Bylaw 4871, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4871, 2018 from RS-8 Large Village Single Family Residential to P-2 Special Institutional. If approved, the application would facilitate the consolidation of the subject properties and the development of a childcare facility on the resulting lot.

Item 4 Address: 545 Sydney Avenue The intent of Bylaw 4857, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 4857, 2018 from RM-2 Three Storey Medium Density Residential to CD-5 Comprehensive Development, Zone - 5. If approved, the application would facilitate the development of a 25-storey residential tower, over a 5 storey podium, containing 78 purpose built rental units (market and below-market) and 157 market residential units for a total of 235 units.

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Item 5 Address: 3048, 3050 and 3052 Glen Drive and 1180 and 1182 Westwood Street The intent of Bylaw 4860, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4860, 2018 from RS-1 OneFamily Residential, C-4 City Centre Commercial and C-2 General Commercial to CD-7 Comprehensive Development Zone. If approved, the application would facilitate the consolidation of the subject properties and the development of a 40-storey mixed-use tower with podium containing 222 market residential units, 51 purpose built rental units, 4 ground floor commercial retail units, 4 levels of office space, and 427 parking spaces. Item 6 Address: 218 Blue Mountain Street The intent of Bylaw 4876, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4876, 2018 from C-2 General Commercial to C-5 Community Commercial. If approved, the application would facilitate the consolidation of the subject property with 837 Lougheed Highway (to the south) and the development of 8 townhouse units and a mixed-use, 21-storey tower consisting of 142 residential units, 4 ground commercial retail units, office space, and 237 underground parking spaces.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Continued from previous page How do I find out more information? Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from Wednesday, May 16, 2018 to Monday, May 28, 2018 in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. You may also obtain further information with regard to the bylaws mentioned above on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/ publichearing and by phone at 604-927-3430. How do I provide input? Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/ webcasts. Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; • Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-9273015. To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Jay Gilbert City Clerk

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Tom Madigan, section manager for fleet and solid waste in the city of Port Coquitlam, said the city is getting steel bars made to connect to waste cart locks that should make it tougher for bruins to pry open the lids.

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The city of Port Coquitlam is hoping a metal brace that can be strapped to locks to tighten waste cart lids will make it tougher for bruins to feast on residential waste. The pilot project will start when the metal straps arrive from a local fabrication shop in six weeks. They can be hooked onto the cart locks and will be used in bear-prone areas where waste cart locks don’t seem to work. “The bears get their paws

under the lids and force it open,” explained Tom Madigan, section manager of fleet and solid waste for the city of Port Coquitlam, who said a determined bear can still get into garbage and green waste carts even with locks, especially if the cart lids are heated by the sun and become more flexible. The pilot project is all part of a long-term effort by the city of PoCo to make garbage and green waste carts more wildlife resistant. But Madigan wants people to know that waste cart locks and the new straps won’t guar-

antee a bear can’t get access to the contents and he advises people to take other strategies to deter bears as well. For example, he recommends freezing food waste and depositing it in the bin on pick up day, to keep down the smell, or locking up green waste and garbage in a garage or sturdy shed to prevent bears from getting in. Madigan said the pubic mistakenly believes it’s up to the city to bear proof waste bins, but in fact it’s the residents’ responsibility to manage their attractants. “To me this is a partnership,”

Madigan said. “It’s about finding solutions.” In 2015, the city distributed 11,195 cart locks for 240 litre bins and 1,369 for 360 litre bins in bear prone areas in north and south PoCo but a year ago ran out of the locks for the larger bins. People have been asking for them, Madigan said, and he expects to get a delivery of the waste cart locks for the larger bins also in about six weeks. He also said people who didn’t get a cart lock and want one can also get one. A replacement lock costs $50.

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he b.C. NdP announced recently a consultation regarding at-risk species and concluded another on extra penalties for risky drivers. The governing party seems to be trying to set a record for the most consultations/reviews a provincial government has ever held before introducing legislation. Some might consider it paralysis by analysis, but we do appreciate the goal of gathering input to get things right. It’s just that while the party boasts about how much due diligence it’s doing, there’s one key piece of legislation that it clearly botched. The b.C. NdP’s municipal

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has now announced the loophole will be closed, which is good, but it’s embarrassing the government didn’t anticipate it when it was drafting the legislation. Perhaps more consultation would have helped. Robinson also wagged her finger of disapproval at those who would “exploit” the loophole, which is laughable and disingenuous considering the b.C. NdP delayed banning big money in provincial campaigns just long enough so it could go on a fundraising spree that raised a reported $4.5 million before turning off the tap. and while one loophole is

supposedly being closed, municipal politicians are alleging others still exist in the current legislation. one example involves how much money third parties — such as businesses, individuals and advocacy groups — can raise and spend during a campaign, as well as during non-election years. The b.C. NdP deserve credit for finally implementing new rules after years of inaction by the b.C. Liberals, but let’s continue to tighten them up and get this stuff right. The only Wild West voters should be seeing is on Westworld. — New Westminster Record

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Rice cartoon on Jewish refugees misses the mark The Editor, Re. Ingrid Rice editorial cartoon (Opinion, The TriCity News, May 16). I enjoy editorial cartoons and Ingrid Rice is usually quite the highlight, but her cartoon mocking Justin Trudeau’s yet-anotherapology-this-time for the ship of Jewish refugees turned away in 1939 misses the mark. Many of the Jews on that ship ended up back in Germany where they met their fate in concentration camps. That ship speaks harshly to Canadian antipathy towards Jews at the time. The 1983 book, None is Too Many (which helped move the Joe Clark government to act on the Vietnamese boat people) is an account of appalling Canadian racism and anti-Semitism in the years between 1933 and 1945, when Adolf Hitler was in power in Germany and Prime Minister

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A cartoon by Ingrid Rice that appeared in the May 16 edition of The Tri-City News. William Lyon Mackenzie King in Canada. With a population of about 11 million, Canada found space for less than 5,000 Jews (when the Americans received 200,000), all while the Nazi’s exterminated six million Jews, one third of whom

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were children. It was not as if the Canadian government lacked warning signs from Germany. Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass” on Nov. 10, 1938, in the words of noted historian Martin Gilbert was the most dramatic “prelude

to destruction.” Over 1,000 synagogues were burned to the ground, countless Jewish shops and homes looted, followed by thousands of men going to concentration camps. But the Canadian government did nothing. Not reflecting on our terrible past when the world is currently beset by a number of different refugee crises is not an option. An apology is in order. Joerge Dyrkton Anmore

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Too many doc visiTs The Editor, I just read a person’s opinion about our universal health care system and I would like to say this: When I get my prescription filled, every time I have to do this, I have to go see my doctor. I am quite fortunate that I only have one prescription, but that means that if I had to have several prescriptions filled, I’d have to make a doctor’s appointment every time. In the past, I could just get my prescription refilled over the phone with the pharmacy as it would be on file. I do not know if the pharmacist would then have to confirm this with my doctor or whatever the process was. With everything on the computer now, I am sure that all my information is there for the pharmacist. In the past, when I would go for a blood test or whatever, I only heard nothing from my doctor if there was a problem.

Now, I have to make an appointment with my doctor to tell me that all is well. That makes no sense whatsoever! It just makes sense that if all is well, a quick phone call would suffice. Both of these situations mean that the doctor can therefore charge the health care system for all of these appointments. I just want to add that when I am made to go in for these appointments I am there for only a few minutes. I wonder how much time they can charge the medical system? Let me finish with this: I am elderly and thank goodness I can get to my doctor. What about the people out there that are not only elderly but obviously not well that have to make these endless trips? Furthermore, my doctor is very close by but not all people have this luxury. Candace Gair Port Coquitlam

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We’re updating the existing City Centre Area Plan (CCAP) to continue to create livable and vibrant neighbourhoods along the SkyTrain stations in Coquitlam’s City Centre.

What do you think City Centre should look like 25 years from now? Help shape the future of downtown. How to get involved: 1. Take the survey online at coquitlam.ca/ccap from May 29 to July 11, 2018 2. Join us at a Community Information Session: Coquitlam Centre Mall – 2929 Barnet Hwy (near Aritzia) • Tuesday, May 29, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. • Saturday, June 9, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day – Town Centre Park (Coquitlam Lane) • Sunday, July 1, 12 – 9 p.m. For more information or to sign up for email notifications, visit coquitlam.ca/ccap.

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Christina Morris answered the phone at work one day and little did she know it would result in her receiving an award of valour from the Coquitlam RCMP. Morris was honoured as part of the detachment’s annual Officer in Charge (OIC) awards handed out May 16. She received the award for sticking on the line with a distraught

man. Her patience and understanding, said an RCMP press release, led to her realizing “the man was in emotional distress and at risk of harming himself. By keeping the man engaged and earning his trust, Ms. Morris was able to gain enough information for police to identify and locate the man and bring him to safety.” Morris received the award from Coquitlam RCMP Supt. Sean Maloney. “I could hear the struggle in his voice,” said Morris in the release. “I was able to be there… for him in his moment of need.

The thought of hanging up never crossed my mind. I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help.” Besides Morris, six other private citizens and 10 police officers were given awards for valour. Four officers, a citizen and the auxiliary program executive team received leadership awards. Brenda Diack and Carmin Lemon picked up community service awards. Volunteer and officer longservice awards (ranging from 20 to 35 years of service) were also handed out.

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Ken Kuhn was visiting his father when he took a peek at the elderly man’s chequebook and wondered why there were so many entries. After doing some research, he realized many of the payments weren’t legit. His dad had been scammed. “It’s huge out there,” Kuhn said about the prevalence of seniors falling victim to fraud. Now, he is hoping one of the outcomes of the free forum on elder abuse and wellness he’s organizing next month will be to help seniors avoid predators who would drain their bank accounts. The forum will be held June 8 at the Winslow Centre in Coquitlam (1100 Winslow Ave.). It is being put on by the Tri-Cities Seniors Planning Network, the BC Community Response Network and Vancity Credit Union. There will be three 45-minute workshops (starting at 10:15 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.) with a total of 15 topics to choose from along with an hour-long panel presentation and discussion just before lunch. For instance, the Better Business Bureau will present its top 10 scams while the Coquitlam RCMP will do

a workshop on frauds and scams. Other workshop topics include: medication awareness; elder abuse, mistreatment and wellness; overcoming social isolation; power of attorney and other legal rights; TransLink and using the Compass card; navigating the health care system; fall prevention; and seniors’ benefits. “There’s some pretty heavy issues there,” said Kuhn. “Elder abuse is not just physical abuse, it includes financial abuse, sexual abuse, part of it is self-neglect abuse, verbal abuse, psychological abuse, neglect and emotional abuse. “But we don’t want to focus on the negative. We want to focus on what these things are and now let’s see how to get to the wellness.” Kuhn, a retired School District 43 business teacher,

said sometimes, the abuse comes from family taking advantage of seniors. “We need the seniors to understand the different types of abuse so they figure it out,” he said. “Quite often, they’re embarrassed by it. “Once they identify it, I give them places to contact so they can get help to get out of their situation.” Kuhn said has already lined up a familiar face in the TriCities for the panel discussion. Sylvia Ceacero is the CEO for BC Seniors Living Association, an organization formed by longterm care facilities. She used to be CEO of the Share Family and Community Services Society. Another panelist is Lisa Zetes-Zanatta, executive director of Eagle Ridge Hospital. Registration is limited to 300. You can register at eventbrite. ca (search “Elder Abuse & Wellness Forum 2018”). • A shuttle bus will be available to pick up attendees at 10 a.m. from Glen Pine Pavilion and Port Moody city hall to take them to Winslow Centre. Return shuttles will be provided at 12:30 p.m. and after the day is done. To reserve a shuttle spot, call 604-949-0599 and leave a message with name, phone number and pick-up location.

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The High Knoll Trail is a family-friendly hike in Coquitlam’s Minnekhada regional park that overlooks Pitt River. It is 7.5 km long with an elevation gain of 165 m and is one of four hikes featured in Stephen Hui’s new book 105 Hikes in and around southwestern British Columbia.

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Four options for hiking in the Tri-Cities By STephen hui The Tri-CiTy News

Vancouver’s North Shore may get all the glory, but there is no shortage of worthwhile hiking to be found in the TriCities. From easygoing nature walks to challenging treks, the Tri-Cities offer trails for hikers of every ability. Remember: pack the 10 essentials and leave a trip plan with a reliable person. Here are four day-trips featured in my new guidebook, 105 Hikes in and around Southwestern British Columbia, published by Greystone Books. • Mount Beautiful (Round trip: 20 km. Elevation gain: 1,130 m): A bump on Eagle Ridge, Mount Beautiful rises between Buntzen Lake and Coquitlam Lake in Anmore. This gruelling summer loop lies in Say Nuth Khaw Yum/ Indian Arm Provincial Park, B.C. Hydro’s Buntzen Lake

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The Lake View Trail overlooks Buntzen Lake, seen here from South Beach, is 13 km round trip and has an elevation gain of 600 m. Recreation Area, and the territories of the Tsleil-Waututh, Kwikwetlem, Musqueam, Squamish, and Stó:lo First Nations. Just north of the Powerhouse Road gate, go east on the Lindsay Lake Loop portion of the Halvor Lunden Trail. Follow orange blazes up Eagle Ridge, where you shall keep

left at all junctions. At El Paso junction, choose viewpoints over lakes by forking left. From Lindsay Lake, continue north on the Swan Falls Loop, where route-finding can be especially challenging in snow. From Mount Beautiful’s summit, the views extend from Mount Garibaldi to Mount Baker. Press on north to a sad-

dle, where a super-steep trail drops left to Swan Falls and the north end of Buntzen Lake. Turn left on Powerhouse Road and take the Buntzen Lake Trail back to South Beach. • Coquitlam Lake View Trail (Round trip: 13 km. Elevation gain: 600 m): Let’s call this rainy-day, shoulderseason outing on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain the falls bagger’s special: Sawblade Falls is the entrée, Dry Crossing Falls is the appetizer and Woodland Walk Falls is the dessert. This triple serving is found in Pinecone Burke Provincial Park — in Katzie, Kwikwetlem and Stó:lo territories. Starting at the Harper Road gate, head northeast on the Garbage mountain-bike path. Emerging on a gravel road, pick the right uphill fork and follow Coquitlam Lake View Trail signs north. Cross Coho Creek at Dry Crossing Falls to earn reservoir vistas at trail’s end. A map is essential for discov-

ering the Sawblade bike path, finding Sawblade Falls and Woodland Walk Falls, and taking the Woodland Walk back to the Garbage trail. • High Knoll (Round trip: 7.5 km. Elevation gain: 165 m): Coquitlam’s Minnekhada Regional Park is a familyfriendly jewel in Katzie territory. From the Minnekhada Lodge parking area, strike off east on the Fern Trail. After mandatory side trips to Addington Lookout and Low Knoll, turn right at the next two junctions to ascend the High Knoll Trail. The day’s outstanding high point overlooks the Pitt River and Lower Marsh. Backtrack and continue north (right) to loop around the Upper Marsh, staying left on the Quarry Trail. Turn left on the Log Walk and follow the Mid-Marsh Trail over the scenic dike. Go right at the trijunction to revisit the Fern Trail en route to the trailhead. • Lakeview Trail (Round trip: 11 km. Elevation gain:

150 m): Suitable for kids and rainy days, the Lakeview Trail adds some ups and downs to a loop hike at Buntzen Lake. From South Beach, start southwest on the Energy Trail and keep right to take the Buntzen Lake Trail over a floating bridge. Hang a right on Pumphouse Road and continue north to find the Lakeview Trail on the left. As the trail rises and falls on the eastern slopes of Buntzen Ridge, there are steep sections. A viewpoint near the trail’s north end looks across Buntzen Lake to Swan Falls. Turn right on the Old Buntzen Lake Trail and left on the contemporary Buntzen Lake Trail to cross the suspension bridge. Head south and follow the Buntzen Lake Trail back to South Beach. Stephen Hui is the author of 105 Hikes in and around Southwestern British Columbia, and a former resident of Coquitlam and Port Moody. Visit 105hikes.com.

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lthough known mainly as a crime fiction writer, African-American author Walter Mosley has written in many areas, including science fiction and non-fiction, and for the stage. If you’ve never read any of Mosley’s work, here is an introduction to his fictional works. By far, Mosley’s most popular novels belong to the Easy Rawlins series. Easy Rawlins is a former Second World War vet turned private eye solving crimes in the Los Angeles of

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which flashes back to 1939 to give more information about Mouse’s background and to introduce characters who will appear in other Mosley novels. ‘Fearless’ Jones, another Rawlins acquaintance, made his own series debut in Mosley’s 2001 novel named for the character. Set in 1950s L.A., Jones is also a private detective who is enlisted by small bookstore owner (and narrator) Paris Minton when the latter’s store is destroyed by a thug looking to collect a bond. The second novel, Fear Itself, sees both Jones and Minton working on a missing person case, naturally with dire consequences. The third, Fear of the

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• Carnival fundraiser for Cape Horn elementary school, 155 Finnigan St., Coquitlam, 3-7 p.m.; carnival games and prizes, pony rides, bouncy castle, cake walk, cotton candy, concession and more. Fun for the whole family, rain or shine.

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• Friends of DeBoville Slough nature walk, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; a relaxed walk along the north side of DeBoville Slough to the Pitt River and possibly farther; along the way, participants will look for birds, look at plants and discuss the natural habitat of the slough. The event will go rain or shine unless it is pouring; dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear, bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at the kiosk on the north side of DeBoville Slough. Info: info@ fodbs.org. • Tri-Cities MS Walk, Rocky Point Park, Port Moody; checkin begins at 9 a.m., walk start at 10:30 a.m.; this walk is a family-oriented, community-supported event that raises funds in support of the fight to end MS. Participants can choose from varying route lengths, including a wheelchair-accessible route for participants using mobility aids. Info: mswalks.ca.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 2 • Crossroads Hospice shredding event, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Coquitlam Centre mall, (southwest parking lot, near Johnson and Lougheed; clear out your office of old paper, magazines and tax files and have them shredded – by donation – confidentially by Shred-It mobile shredding services. Proceeds help fund free community grief support groups provided by Crossroads Hospice Society. Info: crossroadshospicesociety. com/calendar. •Tri-City Wordsmiths Meeting, 2-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam). Local award-winning children’s writer Norma Charles will present Scene Buidling: A Powerful Tool in the Writer’s Toolbox. Info: www.tri-citywordsmiths.ca.

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• Douglas College Early Childhood Education Society hosts comedy night at Lafflines, June 21. Tickets: $20, with all proceeds going directly to the centre. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.ca (search “Douglas College”). • Tri-City Transitions Society has launched Parallel Parenting: Co-Parenting Stronger, a program focused on reducing conflict between divorced parents by dramatically altering the way parents communicate between themselves in front of their children. The program includes a series of four two-hour workshops led by professional mediation/facilitators, trained in family dynamics. The target for the workshops is parents in continuing conflict. Info: Carol, 604-941-7111 or info@tricitytransitions.com. • Used books, CDs and DVDs wanted by Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary for fundraising sales. These items may be dropped off by the back wall beside the bookcase located outside of the gift shop (main lobby area) at ERH. • Parent Support Services

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TC CALENDAR continued from page 23 • RCCG Trinity Chapel is opening a food bank for individuals and families in need and appreciates gifts and support. If you are able to donate non-perishable food items, call 604-474-3131 or email rccgtrinitychapeloffice@ gmail.com. • A group of elders who focus on working with youth within School District 43 welcomes anyone who has knowledge they want to share or who just wants to be involved. Group meets Fridays, 11 a.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Info: Carole, 604-3766205 or Claudia, 604-525-8163, or email: thestorytellingelders@ gmail.com. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, selfesteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311. • Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse. Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-941-7111. • Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout

Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@ shaw.ca. • Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www.girlguides.ca or call 1-800-565-8111. • Kiddies Korner Pre-school still has spaces available. Info: 604-941-4919 or info@kkp.ca. • Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with this confusing time and understand their feelings. Info: Kathy, 604941-7111, Ext. 106.

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• Tri-City Strummers meet every Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. to sing and play ukuleles at The Club (meeting place for adults 50+), 101 Noons Creek Dr., Port Moody. All levels are welcome to join this fun and friendly group. A small kitchen offers lunch. Info: Ellen, 39lndanz@gmail.com or Maggie, maggiebrinton@gmail. com. • Tri-Cities Women’s Friendship Club is an active social group for mature women. Info: irene525@ telus.net. • The Club Port Moody, a gathering place for those over 50 at 101 Noons Creek Dr., hosts a number of regular events, including: crocinole, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.; knitting, Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m.; cribbage, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.noon; ukelele group, Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Info: theclubportmoody.com. • Pacific Digital Photography

Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school. Guests always welcome. Visit www.pdpc.ca for additional info on PDPC and for a listing of club meeting dates and speakers. • Coquitlam Gogos meet the third Wednesday of each month at Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam, 1-3 p.m. Gogos raise awareness and money for African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS by supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. New members are welcome. Info: coquitlamgogos@gmail.com. • Canadian Council of the Blind Dogwood Chapter meets weekly on Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam). Info: whitecane@shaw.ca. • Shoreline Writers’ Society meets, 1 p.m., on the third Sunday of every month at Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St. New members welcome. Info: Helmi, 604-4628942. • Apex Netball Club is held Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hillcrest middle school, 2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam for women and girls of all ages. Beginners welcome. Info: Nicole, 778-2408247 or nicmurphy26@gmail. com. • The Circle of Friends, a social group for 50+ singles looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre, etc., meets on the third Friday of each month at PoCo Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St., 7 p.m., to plan events. Info: Nina, 604-941-9032.

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The Evergreen Cultural Centre marks its 10th anniversary of Music on the Grill, a barbecue dinner and JiM ByRNes music concert series. And the line-up scheduled for this summer’s shows will see three fan favourites returning to the Coquitlam lakeside venue. The Paperboys, a Juno award-winning folk-rock band that’s celebrating its 25th year, take to the Studio Theatre on July 7. The Travelling Mabels — aka Eva Levesque, Lana Floen and Suzanne Levesque — are back from Alberta for a concert on July 28. And blues musician, guitarist and actor Jim Byrnes — a multiple Juno Award recipient — closes the Grill on Aug. 18, promoting his latest album Long Hot Summer Days. Each act will include entertainment during the alfresco meal: Knudsen and Connaughton on July 7, Cosmic Wink on July 28 and Port Coquitlam musician Francis Henson Aug. 18. Sponsored by Greenline Dental, Music on the Grill has tickets for the meal and show at $55 each, or $35 for the concert only. A discount of 10% is applied for more than one show and group rates will be given for eight guests. Call 604927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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tival based on their cuisine. “I wanted diversity — no duplicates,” she said, noting only owners with Food Safe certification and proper fire inspections were considered. And among those serving up on Saturday will be: Reel Mac & Cheese, The Reef Runner, Mandalay Bay Burmese, Big Red’s Poutine, Dim Sum Express, Tacofino, Feastro, Cannolli King, Slavic Rolls, Rocky Point Ice Cream, G’s Donairs, Mo Bacon and Lenny’s Lemonade. In addition, Ogilvie said she wanted to place an emphasis on family fun for her fest. Besides the eats, guests can shop at an artisan market selling homemade wares, and two bands — Freedom 55 and Angus Drive — will entertain; there will also be kids’ activities and, for the little ones, Paw Patrol characters making an appearance at 3 p.m. Many of the food trucks take credit cards, she said; however, an ATM will be on site for guests in need of cash. Otherwise, admission is free. “It’s a great way to spend the day with the family and fill your bellies,” Ogilvie said. • The Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Coquitlam Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way), on the east side of Lafarge Lake. Visit fvfoodtruckfestival.com.

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It was just after Valentine’s Day when Brielle Chan got a challenge. The art teacher at Riverside secondary, Jacquelyn Collins, assigned her class a project in which only recyclable goods could be used. At home, the Grade 11 student searched for ideas and found plenty of Hersey Kiss candy wrappers left over from the Feb. 14 celebration of love. Using a cardboard backing as her canvas, Chan glued the colourful tin foil coverings into the shape of two lips. Her piece — simply titled Kiss — is one of dozens of student creations on show in the Michael Wright Art Gallery as part of the first-ever visual arts display by Port Coquitlam’s two high schools. The joint exhibit with Terry Fox secondary represents the best class artwork of the year, said Collins who organized the inaugural event with Fox art instructor Olga Dodic and Nikki Hillman, recreation program assistant (arts and culture) with the city of PoCo. Called Imaginings, it includes a diverse range of media from “trash art” and paintings to ceramics and 3D sculptures, broaching such subjects as

Imaginings runs until June 25 in the Michael Wright Art Gallery in the Gathering Place at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside PoCo city hall). Admission is free. Call 604-927-8440 or visit portcoquitlam.ca/ leighsquare. janis cleugh/the tri-city news

ABOVE: Hand by Hand (clay and acrylics) by Sophia Ng and Kiss (Hershey Kiss wrappers) by Brielle Chan. BELOW: Decision (pencil drawing) by Michelle Hong, Share My Store (clay underglaze) by Callie Lanes and The River at Home (ceramics) by Juli Christina Song.

body awareness, environmental destruction and teen perceptions. Callie Lanes, another Grade 11 student at Riverside, designed a clay head of a fictional dying person — painted in blue, complete with eyelashes and earrings — for her piece,

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Hand by Hand, pushes the young artist out of her comfort zone, she admits. Usually steering clear from art depicting body parts, Ng designed a hand with its fingers stretched out. “I thought the hand would be the least judgmental thing I could

make,” she said. Ng said she appreciates having her peers’ artwork displayed in a public venue as it gives them much-needed exposure. And as a former Terry Fox secondary student, “I can now see how all my friend’s art has improved since I moved over to Riverside.” “It’s was really an honour to be invited,” said Michelle Hong, a Grade 12 student at Fox, who has two pieces in the show including one with Korean elements. Added Juli Christina Song, who also graduates next month from Fox: “This show feels like the beginning for me for my career. I’m going to take a gap year then apply to Concordia University to study ceramics and this exhibit helps to build up my portfolio and showcase my talent.”

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A display of WWI sketches by German soldier and renowned typographer Rudolf Koch will conclude with a talk from a historian who works at the museum from which his artwork is on loan. Tomorrow (Thursday), Dorothee Ader of the Klingspor Museum Oftenbach, Germany, will give a lecture about the value of Koch’s work and the importance of his typefaces for the Klingspor brothers’ type foundry. Among Koch’s designs for the foundry were: Jessen, Kabel + Light Italic + Bold, Neuland + Inline, and Zeppelin. Ader’s speech on May 24 starts at 7 p.m. at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) and ends the exhibit of Koch’s artwork, which were shown for the first time in North America. Ader will also talk about Koch’s Little Book of Flowers, which he produced with Fritz Kredel to illustrate flora. Call 604-939-1648 or visit portmoodymuseum.org.

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ate of Gleneagle secondary and Capilano University, who appeared in CBC’s Over the Rainbow — on the CYT faculty for next year. Auditions run Sunday, June 24 and Monday, June 25 at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam); candidates are asked to prepare monologues and song choices in the audition package. To book a date and time, call Jessie Au, theatre arts programmer, at 604-664-1636 (ext. 33) or email jau@placedesarts.ca. For the 2018/’19 season, each company member will be cast in one of the two school

touring winter productions: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or The Chrysalids; all company members will perform in the spring production of the musical Dear Edwina Jr. A September-to-June commitment is mandatory to be a part of CYT. Meanwhile, to see this season’s CYT perform, head over to Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) on Saturday, June 2 for its two productions: Our Town by Thornton Wilder and Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. Tickets are $20/$15 by calling 604-664-1636.

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Larkyn Austman achieved her Olympic dream when she skated at the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, last February. Now the work begins. After a whirlwind winter in which the 20-year-old Coquitlam figure skater finished third at the Canadian national championships in January to earn a place on the team competing in Korea as well as a chance to compete at the world championships in Milan, Italy, in March, Austman took two weeks off and then got right back on the ice to begin preparing for her next Olympics, which will be held in Beijing, China, in 2022. It may seem far off on the calendar, but it’s not, said Austman, who just failed by

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Canadian Olympic figure skater Larkyn Austman admires a Canada 150 certificate and pin for community leadership presented to her last Friday by Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam MP Ron McKinnon. fractions of a point to qualify for the final long program skate in both competitions.

She said she was “devastated” to have come so far then come up just short, but the

lessons learned have strengthened her resolve to move forward and up the rankings of

international skating. One of those lessons is to dial back her ambition in fa-

vour of consistency. Austman said the difference between her reaching the finals at the Olympics and heading home after the short program was falling on a triple-triple combination jump instead of landing a more conservative triple-double. “It’s better to have consistency and get it done,” Austman said during a break between her thrice-daily training sessions on the ice in the leisure rink at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. To find that sweet spot of technical proficiency and consistency, Austman and her coaches, Liz Putnam and Zdenek Pazdirek, are working on a new short program choreographed by Mark Pilay. And the team will soon redesign her long program. It can be an extended, gruelling process, Austman said. “Getting a new program is a lot of work,” she said. “It’s physically and mentally exhausting. I’m usually drained.” The work begins when Pilay presents Austman with a piece

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‘Four years to improve’ wore. It wowed the judges at the Canadian championships enough to vault her from a disappointing sixth place standing after the short program to a spot on the Olympic team. But she only got to show it off twice in international competition. And to reinvigorate her training, she said she felt she needed a fresh start. “Part of starting a new season is getting excited to train,” said Austman, who will spend much of the summer doing that training at a highperformance skating camp in Colorado Springs.

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of music he thinks suits her personality and capabilities. Then they begin constructing the technical elements and presentation, as well as the little touches of showmanship between them. Austman said the falters that cost her in her short program made that an obvious need for a revamp, but letting go of her long program was a difficult decision. She loves the music — from the musical, Lez Miserables — and the black sequinned dress she

Months after Austman’s first Olympic experience, the glow still hasn’t dulled even though she felt she let a lot of people down when she wasn’t able to be amongst the 24 skaters competing in the long program final. After her workout, she pulls on her grey, white and red Canadian Olympic team sweatshirt to ward off the cool air of the arena. She trains, eats and even rests as an Olympian, she said. And she thinks about her next Olympics. “Four years is a long time,” she said. “But it’s four years to improve.”

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Turtle Mountain in the Okanagan. compared with historical averages, but in April the total sales-to-listings ratio of 38.5 per cent. there’s a few things that all of you will have on your wishlist. inventory rose four per cent over March and nearly nine per And, as you might expect from a newly built neighbourThere three show homes open from builders With are the currently average sale price rise not enough to offset the The biggest annual price increase was seen in the smaller Foxridge, Gardenia and Noura Homes giving centstarters year over The province is still overall a seller’s For youyear. probably want a view that looksinout on reduction in unit transactions, year-to-date, B.C.’s total hood, it offers a selection of modern homes to suit families including market of Powell River, where average resale prices are up you the chance to visit and see what the fuss is about for market, a sales-to-listings of 28.4 per also cent,want but some of with the Province’s stunningratio scenery. You’ll residential sales dollar volume fell 6.7 per cent to $19.9 of all sizes with options ranging from stylish townhouses 16 per cent year over year. This is closely followed by yourself. So if you’re interested in becoming a part of the that’saccess lower than it has and beenan forexpansive many months, suggesting close to nature network of hiking tonearly billion, compared with $21.3 billion in first four months of luxurious estates. But what really sets The Foothills Chilliwack, up 15.8 per cent. Lower and mountain biking trails in your backyard. You(between won’t 12 apart a slow creep towards a more balanced market 2017.Mainland’s most liveable community visit the The is not the homes that are being constructed, but the Foothills in person or online at thefoothillsatburke.com. want to per sacrifice and 20 cent).quality of life however, and so a beautiful complete community that is being built alongside them. Greater Vancouver’s price change sat around the provincial For a more complete regional breakdown of the home, modern amenities, and good transit links are high average, up 1.1 per cent year over year, whereas the Fraser This improvement in supply seems to be borne out by a market stats, the full report can be found at www. Love youannual live price increase at 10.2 per cent. on your list of priorities too. Valley where saw a larger flattening in the upward trajectory of B.C.’s average resale bcrea.bc.ca Both regionsisn’t remained in seller’s market The Foothills just a great place to live,territory it’s alsoata25.1 great When you put it altogether it looks like an impossible ask, place to work, play, and relax with your family and friends. and yet that’s exactly the life that is being served up by That’s because the entire neighbourhood has been The Foothills at Burke Mountain in Coquitlam. price, which in April stood just 0.2 per cent higher than one year ago, at $730,507 – around $4,000 higher than in March this year.

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Spring is in Full Swing Welcome Planter

CLIMBING

Hydrangea Lace cap white blossoms cover this partial shade loving vine.

Plant with your favourite ﬂowers (Planter only)

19.97

Miss Kim Lilac

Star Jasmine

REGULAR $26.99

Dwarf Korean Lilac with fragrant purple blooms, Grows to 4 ft.

Extremely fragrant summer blooming evergreen vine.

19.97

REGULAR $24.99

Coleus

CERAMIC

AR T IS T SERIES

FIRE BALL

Gorgeous blossom ceramic top. Assorted styles.

Six big summer blooming plants. The designing has been done for you!

Dwarf shrub with vibrant leaves in fall.

ONLY

Snake Plant

Trounce

Popular tropical houseplant. Easy to care for!

14.97

REGULAR $38

Calf Dress

REGULAR $69

PRINTED SLEEVELESS SINGLET

Top

Available in Poppy Red, Luminary & Pristine,

604-942-7518 • 1300 Dominion, Port Coquitlam SALE RUNS WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 – TUESDAY, MAY 29

REGULAR $14.99

50 %

Sleeveless Top

REG $55

Store Hours:

Macrame Dream catchers, screens, hanging plant holders.

BUY ONE GET ONE

PRINTED

Available in Poppy Red & Pristine.

OFF REG PRICE

Amazing new scents for spring. Fully stocked on our shelves.

$ PRINTED SLEEVELESS

CANDLES

Spend $25 or more and receive a FREE jar of Organic Oregano ($9.99 Value)

9.97

REGULAR $16.99

VOLUSPA

Oils and Vinegars

Two gallon watering can.

REGULAR $18.99

ZOE

Watering Can

9.97

12.97

OFF

REGULAR $24.99

BLOOM

Move plants around the patio easily.

REGULAR $19.99

19.97

Caster Dolly

Kill aphids and other insects organically. 500 ml bottle.

Burning Bush

18.

REGULAR $149.99

REGULAR $4.99

Available in Poppy Red & Luminary.

Plant Pack

99.

REGULAR $49.99

REGULAR $34.99

Bird Bath

Shade loving colourful foliage.

39.97

PooPourri

Before you go toilet spray. Four fragrances to choose from.

12.97

REGULAR $15.99

All Regular Price Denim Dresses & Overalls

Eric Carle

Baby Items

Buy one Eric Carle baby item and get 50% oﬀ on another item of equal or lesser value.

Mon-Fri 9 am-9 pm Sat & Sun 9 am-6 pm

30 %

OFF