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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015Your community. Your stories.TCTRI-CITYNEWS
EXTRAS AT TRICITYNEWS.COM >> Vancouver pushes for PTT hike / Hospitals stay clogged despite many promises
ELAINE FLEURY PHOTOWhen playing ball, sometimes you have to get dirty and sometimes you have to get vertical. Coquitlam Reds obviously did enough of both at least once in weekend BC Premier Baseball action, splitting a dou-bleheader with the Victoria Mariners, winning 10-3 in the first game and falling 15-9 in the second. The Reds host doubles with the Victoria Eagles and Parksville Royals on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
CONTACT ThE TRI-CITY NEWS: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] / 604-472-3040
TC ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: 24Shakeup at PoCo’s Terry Fox theatre
UP IN THE AIR, DOWN IN THE DIRT
CRIME TIMEMan who killed PoCo’s Jesse Penner (right) got out, then got in trouble again: see page 6
Tunnel is safe, says mgr. – despite latest sinkhole
EVERGREEN LINE
Meeting on tunnel work in Coquitlam set for June 17Diane STranDbergTri-CiTy News
A fourth sinkhole has slowed the progress of
Evergreen Line tunnel con-struction but project manager Amanda Farrell said it’s not a safety concern for the rapid transit project and noted the ground is being stabilized.
Farrell addressed safety concerns Tuesday after Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay raised the issue in media on the weekend after a sinkhole ap-
peared in the middle of Clarke Road and the busy route had to be closed.
According to the contrac-tors, EGRT Construction, the sinkhole was the result of ground material that entered a chamber where the tunnel boring machine was stopped for inspection and repairs.
The road was re-opened to
traffic Sunday afternoon after repairs but there is still only one lane open in each direc-tion and Farrell said that is likely to be the case for several more weeks while crews work to stabilize the ground and then do maintenance on the tunnel boring machine.
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JANIS WARREN/THE TRI-CITY NEWSMembers of the Coquitlam Sharks Aquatics Club get instruction from a coach Monday afternoon — when the mercury hit 31 C — at Eagle Ridge Pool. This spring, the 36-year-old outdoor facility underwent an $850,000 retrofit, including work to the pool tank, mechanical room, lifeguard shack, changing rooms, concession, pool grounds and the exterior. “We are thrilled with the work done on the pool,” Sharks president Carl Trepanier said. Last summer, about 23,000 people visited the city pool; in 2011, it was used as a location during the filming of the movie “Diary of a Wimpy Kid 3: Dog Days.”
HOT WEATHER, COOL POOL
Stay cool, stay hydrated and stay on the right side of law
HOT WEATHER ISSUES
Sarah PayneThe Tri-CiTy News
A heat wave that started Friday and is expected to run through early next week has prompted warnings from the Fraser Health Authority, a call for help to Coquitlam Search and Rescue (SAR) and remind-ers from local police.
Coquitlam SAR spokes-person Michael Coyle said a 45-year-old man called for help from the east lakeshore trail at Buntzen Lake reporting heat-related symptoms on the weekend.
“They sounded serious so we activated the helicopter res-
cue team,” Coyle said. Fellow trail users gave the man water and he recovered enough to make his way to the pump house area, where he was picked up and taken to hospi-tal as a precaution.
Coyle said the incident is a good reminder that all trail users need to be prepared by carrying additional water dur-ing the heat wave.
Local beaches were also busy, with residents and visi-tors enjoying the warm, sunny conditions.
Coquitlam RCMP had offi-cers on ATVs patrolling beaches and along the Coquitlam River, where they reported 15 liquor
pour-outs while reminding people that drinking in public is not allowed outside of licensed premises.
Port Moody Police patrolling at White Pine Beach reported towing several vehicles for parking illegally.
“It is recommended that patrons either arrive early or consider taking transit to the beaches,” said Const. Luke van Winkel. “The warm weather is also generating a number of animal welfare calls. Please do not leave your pets in cars.”
Fraser Health had a similar reminder, cautioning people never to leave children or pets alone in a parked car, even
with the windows slightly rolled down.
It is also asking people to check in on neighbours who live alone, particularly the elderly, who are at high risk of severe heat-related illness.
And everyone is reminded to stay hydrated, spend the hottest hours of the day (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) out of the sun — preferably in an air-conditioned facility such as a shopping centre, library or community centre or in your basement — and to slather on the sunscreen and put on a hat when out in the sun.
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Drivers who were snagged in the Coquitlam RCMP’s high-risk driving enforcement campaign were among more than 800 who received tickets.
Last month, officers is-sued tickets to motorists for speeding, ignoring traffic-control devices, failing to yield, following too closely and improper passing during the police campaign.
The number of tickets was down from the 1,177 that were issued over the same period in a similar campaign last year.
“I’m glad to see a lot of drivers in our communities are getting the message but there are still some who don’t and our ticket num-bers showed that,” said Sgt. Terry MacDonald of Traffic Services in a press release. “Injuries and deaths related to high-risk driving be-haviours… are completely preventable.”
High-risk driving contributes to 43% of all crashes that result in inju-ries or deaths in B.C., ac-cording to ICBC data.
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SETTING ITSTRAIGHT
Re. “Salish to be fea-tured at July festival” (The Tri-City News, June 5).
The referenced article incorrectly stated that funding had been se-cured for the All Nations Festival July 23 to 25. In fact, funding details are still being worked out for the event, which will be based at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park, the Evergreen Cultural Centre and Douglas College’s David Lam Campus across the street.
Tri-City care facilities fare well against regional stats
TRI-CITY SENIORS
Burquitlam, which is expected to close, rated lowest Sarah PayneThe Tri-CiTy News
New information detailing the state of long-term care facilities across the country shows those in the Tri-Cities are performing as well as or better than others in the region, province and across Canada on most measures.
The report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) includes data on nine indicators from the long-term care sector from more than 1,000 facilities. They measure the quality of life, safety and general health of residents in such facilities, incorporating them into an online tool to show how the industry is performing.
Connie Paris, manager of home and continuing care for CIHI, said the main audience for the data tool will be health system decision makers but noted families will also find it helpful.
“For families, it can be a valuable starting point for a conversation with a home if a loved one is there already or if they’re looking at a home,” Paris said, noting it’s important not to look at individual results and make an overall conclu-sion about a facility.
“There are nine indicators but there are plenty of other things you could look at in terms of evaluating a care home,” she added.
Data for the report was part of information that facilities must submit under Ministry of Health standardized assess-ment regulations.
Of the seven long-term care facilities in the Tri-Cities the poorest results were concen-trated at the Burquitlam Lions Care Centre, with the lowest
ranking in six of the nine indi-cators.
For 2013/’14, Burquitlam had the highest number of falls (21.6% in the 30 days before the last assessment); the greatest concentration of
potentially inappropriate use of anti-psychotics (described as the prescription of anti-psychotics without a diagnosis of psychosis — 40.1%); and the most patients experiencing pain (28%); and experiencing
worsened pain (24.5%). It also saw the lowest number of resi-dents seeing improved physi-cal functioning (23.1%) and the highest number of residents with worsened physical func-tioning (38.4%).
But Burquitlam, which has 76 beds, also has the highest number of residents older than 85 (68.3%) and the second-highest number of residents with dementia (71.4%).
The aging Burquitlam Lions Care Centre is expected to close within the next year after the Fraser Health Authority decided to transfer its fund-ing to a new, for-profit facility set to open in 2016. Fraser Health said the new facility, Nicola Lodge, will take over Burquitlam’s beds and provide 136 new ones.
Nobody at Burquitlam could be reached for comment.
For the most part, Burquitlam’s results compared poorly with averages for the region, province and country, faring better only in the follow-ing indicators: worsened pres-sure ulcers, restraint use and worsened depressive mood.
Port Moody’s Eagle Ridge Manor reported the lowest number of falls (6.4%) and the lowest number of residents experiencing worsened pain (4.7%) while Hawthorne Seniors Care Community in Port Coquitlam saw the most residents with improved physi-cal functioning (44.7%).
The Lakeshore Care Centre in Coquitlam boasted the low-est numbers of residents with worsening pressure ulcers (0.3%) and those with pain (0%) or worsened pain (4.6%, also reported at the Dufferin Care Centre), as well as the lowest use of restraints (3.4%) and anti-psychotics (17.4%).
The Dufferin Care Centre had the highest number of residents with dementia (80.1%) and the highest use of restraints (18%).
THINKSTOCKCanadian Institute for Health Information has released a report on long-term care facilities across Canada, including the Tri-Cities.
rCMP probe claims ‘a mistake’: Clark
Premier Christy Clark has apologized for wrongly claim-ing an RCMP investigation was underway in relation to sev-eral former health ministry researchers who the government fired in 2012.
Clark characterized the investigation claims as an error but said little more when reporters asked her why the claims weren’t recanted until RCMP documents were released to the Vancouver Sun under Access to Information.
“It was a mistake that was made and that’s why we apolo-gized for it,” Clark said last week. “When government makes mistakes government has an obligation to apologize.”
The released documents show the RCMP closed their file in the summer of 2014 because the force never received information from the province justifying a criminal investi-gation.
Health Minister Terry Lake told reporters last week he was never informed the Mounties weren’t investigating.
The province previously admitted the firings were a mis-take and settled out of court with most of the employees. One researcher committed suicide.
NDP MLA Adrian Dix said the government intentionally misled the public for years on the RCMP probe and wrongly smeared the researchers despite legal advice against men-tioning police involvement.
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Crossley also had convictions for assaults in jailSarah PayneThe Tri-CiTy News
Jesse Penner’s killer is back behind bars — not long after his release from prison — on a raft of new charges that in-cludes aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.
Ryan Ross Crossley was out on bail for several vio-lent offences at the time he killed Penner outside a Port Coquitlam house party in February 2006, where the for-mer Douglas College baseball player was trying to break up a fight. Crossley was just 16 at the time but had already racked up 10 convictions for crimes ranging from theft to armed robbery and assault.
“It’s pretty shocking,” said Jesse’s father, Gord Penner, of Crossley’s new charges. “We didn’t even know he was here.”
Crossley was due to be re-leased from a Saskatchewan jail in December 2012 after com-pleting his full six-year sentence
for Jesse Penner’s murder — he was denied an early release after serving two-thirds of the sentence because his risk to the community was deemed un-manageable — but remained in custody on two assaults he committed while in prison.
In early 2013, Crossley was sentenced to two one-year terms to be served consecu-tively for the assaults on a fel-low inmate and on a correc-tions officer, with June 2014 his earliest possible release date.
At some point since his release, Crossley returned to the Lower Mainland, rack-ing up a string of charges in Coquitlam, Richmond and New Westminster.
He faces six charges, includ-ing possession of stolen prop-erty under $5,000 and identity theft, following an arrest in Richmond on April 10; he was released the following day on his own recognizance.
Crossley was then charged with two counts of vehicle theft in New Westminster on April 14 and a third in Coquitlam on April 15, as well as possession of stolen property under $5,000 in New West on April 16.
On the same day, Crossley is also alleged to have committed aggravated assault and assault with a weapon in Surrey.
He remains in custody in connection with several of the charges.
Penner is upset Crossley was arrested twice in the Lower Mainland and nobody thought to notify his family.
“It’s pretty pathetic. It really shows the respect victims of crime get,” Penner said. “It’s
really frustrating and our fam-ily deserves answers. I want somebody to acknowledge that he shouldn’t have been out on bail when he killed Jesse.”
Penner said Crossley is men-tally ill and should either be receiving treatment or remain “locked up so he doesn’t hurt any more innocent people.”
Crossley’s next court appear-ances are in New Westminster and Surrey this week.
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Convicted killer is back in trouble out of prison
TRI-CITY CRIME
JESSE PENNER
“It’s pretty shocking. We didn’t even know he was here.”Gord Penner, father of the late Jesse Penner, on news of charges against his son’s killer
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Some 800 participants braved the heat on Saturday for the 12-hour — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Relay for Life at Coquitlam Town Centre Park. Sponsored in part by The Tri-City News, the relay, held in Percy Perry Stadium, collected more than $283,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. The event was much more than a relay; it featured exercise classes (below), fun attractions for all ages (bottom) and much more. Team leader Brooke Sherwood said Industrial Alliance marked its $1-million milestone. “They have been at the event every year for the last 24 years,” she said. In total, the Coquitlam site has raised $12 million for the cause since 1992.
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EVERGREEN LINE
“It’s not safe to put people in the front part of the machine until the ground is stable,” Farrell said, adding that while the tunnel boring has been a challenge, the tunnel is being dug by a contractor with “world class” experience, and when it’s finished, the tunnel will be completely safe.
Concrete rings will line the tunnel and extra reinforce-ments put in where necessary.
“We would expect that cer-tainly that will be done and there will be a longer-term warranty,” Farrell said, adding that the contractor’s work is being monitored and the final product will be thoroughly surveyed.
She said she plans to speak to Mayor Clay to talk about any concerns. Clay has just returned from a trip to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ convention in Alberta but on the weekend, he expressed concerns about the finished rapid transit project.
Farrell said the tunnel prog-ress slowed because of the
unstable soil conditions but the tunnel boring is now more than 50% complete, with the rest of the $1.4-billion Evergreen Line project 60% complete. She said the guideway is nearly finished, the stations are coming to-gether “very fast” and testing is slated to begin in July.
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diane strandberg/the tri-city newsA fourth sinkhole opened up in Port Moody on Sunday above the Evergreen Line tunnelling project. Mayor Mike Clay has expressed concerns about the tunnel’s safety.
continued from front pageMEETING ON COquITLAM TuNNELLING
A community meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 17 on tunnelling operations in Coquitlam in anticipation of the tunnel boring machine moving to the area south of Robinson Street. The meeting is slated for 6 to 8 p.m. at Sir Frederick Banting middle school and Farrell said it will be an opportunity for Coquitlam residents to get the latest infor-mation on the tunnel boring operation.
Concrete will line Evergreen tunnel
JEff NagElBlack Press
The office of the Auditor General for Local Government has new marching orders from the province to avoid a repeat of problems that led to the firing of first AGLG, Basia Ruta.
Legislation is planned to draw clearer lines of responsibility between the AGLG and its governing audit council, and seek to guard against excessive use of contracted consultants.
Those were among the recommendations from
a review carried out by Chris Trumpy after Ruta was removed earlier this year. She had resisted an attempt to review her slow performance in completing audits of municipalities.
The office was created by the BC Liberal government to conduct performance audits on local government to help them find savings and efficiencies. Most civic leaders were skeptical of the initiative’s value from the outset.
Ruta is challenging her dismissal in court.
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Two people are running to be the Liberal candidate in the federal riding of Port Moody-Coquitlam.
Jessie Adcock, the chief digital officer for the city of Vancouver, and small business owner Anthony Chohan will run for nomination next week at a meeting on June 19 at 6 p.m. at the Port Moody recre-ation complex.
The seat is currently held by NDP MP Fin Donnelly and is also being challenged by Conservative contender Tim Laidler and Marcus Madsen of the Green Party of Canada.
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In accordance with Sections 97 – 99 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam is pleased to share its 2014 Annual Report, entitled Our People, Our Plans, Our Progress.
The report highlights the City’s accomplishments, activities and financial results for the year ending December 31, 2014. It also outlines our Business Plan Priorities for 2015.
The 2014 Annual Report will be considered by Council at their Council-in-Committee meeting to be held June 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Committee Room at Coquitlam City Hall.
As of May 29, 2015, copies of the 2014 Annual Report can be viewed online at coquitlam.ca/annualreport or at the Financial Services counter at Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Verbal submissions may be provided in person during the Council-in-Committee meeting on June 15.
Written comments regarding the 2014 Annual Report may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in advance of the meeting in one of the following ways:
Email [email protected]
In person to the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2
Fax to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015
If you would like your name added to the Speakers List, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010
Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record, which includes submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at coquitlam.ca/agendas.
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Wrong-way driver causes 5-car crashTRI-CITY ROADS
And rear-ender results in fire on Mary Hill BypassSarah PayneThe Tri-CiTy News
Several people were injured in two separate crashes on the Mary Hill Bypass this week.
On Sunday evening, a car going the wrong way on the busy thoroughfare caused a five-vehicle pile-up that in-jured several people.
At about 9:20 p.m., a Burnaby man in his 30s driv-ing a Nissan was heading east on the bypass near United Boulevard when he crossed the centre line and drove in the westbound lanes.
Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said the road was busy for a warm Sunday evening.
“When it finally came to a stop, several people were hurt but none of those [injuries] were life-threatening,” Chung said.
Traffic Services investigators and the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service closed down the road for several hours to investigate the crash, in which alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor. Anyone with informa-tion who hasn’t yet spoken to police is asked to call 604-945-
1550 and quote file number 2015-18094.
On Monday afternoon, a rear-end collision that set one vehicle on fire closed the Mary Hill Bypass again, near Broadway Street.
That collision was caused when an unknown vehicle
heading south on Broadway made a right turn onto the bypass in front of a BMW X5, causing it to brake hard. A Ford F150 travelling behind the BMW was unable to stop in time and rear-ended it, pushing the BMW across the median, where it collided with
a black Dodge Ram pick-up truck that was going east on the bypass. The Ford truck burst into flames but the fire was doused quickly by Port Coquitlam Fire and Rescue, with none of the vehicle oc-cupants suffering any burns, Chung said. Those with other
minor injuries were taken to hospital.
The unknown vehicle disap-peared and anyone with infor-mation is asked to contact po-lice at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2015-18181.
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SARAH PAYNE/tHE tRi-citY NEwSA Ford F150 pickup truck caught fire Monday afternoon on the Mary Hill Bypass in Port Coquitlam after rear-ending a BMW and pushing it across a median and into the path of a Dodge Ram pickup. The various drivers had minor injuries.
MOREBarnet Hwy. is dangerous: see Letters, pg. 11
In accordance with Sections 97 – 99 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam is pleased to share its 2014 Annual Report, entitled Our People, Our Plans, Our Progress.
The report highlights the City’s accomplishments, activities and financial results for the year ending December 31, 2014. It also outlines our Business Plan Priorities for 2015.
The 2014 Annual Report will be considered by Council at their Council-in-Committee meeting to be held June 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Committee Room at Coquitlam City Hall.
As of May 29, 2015, copies of the 2014 Annual Report can be viewed online at coquitlam.ca/annualreport or at the Financial Services counter at Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Verbal submissions may be provided in person during the Council-in-Committee meeting on June 15.
Written comments regarding the 2014 Annual Report may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in advance of the meeting in one of the following ways:
Email [email protected]
In person to the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2
Fax to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015
If you would like your name added to the Speakers List, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010
Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record, which includes submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at coquitlam.ca/agendas.
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Enough of Senate problemsCanadians are fed
up with the Senate expenses mess.
but what can we do about it? Prime Minister Stephen Harper has wiped his hands of the affair, saying the Senate is an independent body that should be policing its own members. This represents the kind of laissez faire at-titude that got us into the situation we are in today.
It’s ridiculous that no headway has been made on either abolishing this unelected body or making it more democratic. This posh group, whose mem-bers fly business class on the public dime, is sup-posed to be an agency of sober second thought. but it has been revealed to be a tiresome anachronism, a ridiculous hold-over from Confederation that can’t be eliminated because its members serve a purpose for their political masters and because any real reforms would require all provinces to start singing from the same song book.
So we are stuck with this group and, as a result, there is a kind of hubris in ottawa, where senators are feudal lords with the minions in the finance department tugging their forelocks in deference every time an expense is questioned.
Most commentators say the lack of clearcut rules and understand-ing of what senators do is behind this spend-ing imbroglio. That’s all well and good but most Canadians would say the job description is simple: do parliamentary busi-
ness, be available for your provincial constituents — not just party bagmen — and focus on govern-ment work, don’t shill for other non-profit agencies, regardless of the cause.
Instead, senators ap-pear to be doing what they want, when they want, with apparent little oversight. This has led us to the hardly surprising situation where a few are up on charges (although they will probably get off because of the envi-ronment in which they worked) and another 30 have apparently filed expenses flagged as inap-propriate by the auditor general.
unfortunately, we haven’t known the full ex-tent of this situation until the report will be made public (that was to hap-pen yesterday). If nothing can be done to reform or abolish the Senate, its members have really no incentive to make sub-stantive changes to the way they do business.
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on BLUE SKY“This bonus is bogus! How are market rents addressing af-fordable hous-ing? I think Council should have required more! Good for Councillor Zarrillo for speaking up!”elainew, comment-ing on a Tri-City news news story on Coquitlam council giving 3rd read-ing to the proposed Blue Sky project in Burquitlam
on TranSiT“The word seam-less is very im-portant in transit. Nobody wants to spend their whole life transferring from one train to another.”ron ban, commenting on a Tri-City news editorial about LrT vs. SkyTrain
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Members of the community are invited to attend a Public Information Session
on the Future of School Sites on Burke Mountain
For more information call 604-939-9201 ext. 275, or email
Date: Tuesday, June 16th, 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: School GymnasiumLeigh Elementary School
1230 Soball Street, Coquitlam
Attention Neighbours of Burke Mountain
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TC CONTACTemail: [email protected]: 604-472-3030www.tricitynews.com/opinion/lettersLETTERS
Decision is ‘an insult’The Editor,
Re. “Schoenborn ap-proved for escorted day trips” (The Tri-City News, June 3).
This is truly a failure of our BC Review Board. An insult.
To hear that Allan Schoenborn is going to be released on supervised day passes is a concern to everyone who lives in the Tri-Cities — especially his ex-wife.
The fact our parole board allows a convicted killer back into society a mere seven years after the brutal slaying of three children is a slap in the face of all Canadians.
This decision is not re-specting victims’ rights or Canadians’ safety.
Let’s hope he is deemed a high-risk offender and the Supreme court of Canada accepts the motion and the passes are revoked.
Thank you to those who are speaking out against this decision.Cathy Cena, Port Moody
Drivers, show considerationROAD SAFETY IN THE TRI-CITIES SCHOENBORN
The Editor,Re. “Please, just slow down
on Barnet” (Letters, The Tri-City News, June 3).
I would like to add my com-ments to the letter published last Wednesday regarding the public speedway that is the Barnet Highway.
Like the letter writer, I, too, frequently travel this highway and it is getting worse by the day. The posted speed limit is 80 km/h, down to 60 and down to 50 before reaching Hastings Street in Burnaby.
There is absolutely no rhyme or reason as to how fast the majority of drivers are going. I usually try to stay at the posted limit to keep up with the flow of traffic and every single day, cars and other vehicles pass me as if I were standing still.
If there is no opportunity for some of these drivers to pass, they proceed to do one of two things: Get right on your bumper and blow the horn, and pass where it is extremely dangerous to do so, let alone illegal.
I have called the Port Moody Police Department and Burnaby department of the
RCMP on several occasions asking that more officers be assigned to this stretch at peak times but rarely do I see any of them.
Most young drivers today have no fear of injuring them-selves or others and have
seemingly no regard for life. I worry about my own fam-ily, our grandchildren, my husband and friends being killed on this stretch of high-way, where the reckless driv-ers seem to know they can get away with whatever they
choose to.Tailgating is another big
problem. I fully agree with the writer R.A. Yule of Port Coquitlam, if these reckless, irresponsible, inconsiderate individuals wish to kill them-selves, all the more power
to them — one less horrible driver to worry about — but do not injure or kill innocent people who abide by the rules and think of others.
As well, in this area, many people drive while talking on their cell phones. Why? Because they know there is no one to catch them.
The common-sense answer to me would be: catch them, whack them with a hefty fine — $1,000 to $2,000 — im-pound their vehicle for one month, and add points to their licences. Let’s not wait until there is yet another tragic ac-cident.Gayle K. Shaw, Coquitlam
thinkstockDrivers using cellphones are just one of the safety issues listed by the letter writer.
The Tri-City News wel-comes letters from read-ers in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra. Submissions must contain name, address and day-time phone number. The editor reserves the right to edit for clarity, brevity, libel and taste. Email [email protected].
Members of the community are invited to attend a Public Information Session
on the Future of School Sites on Burke Mountain
For more information call 604-939-9201 ext. 275, or email
Date: Tuesday, June 16th, 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: School GymnasiumLeigh Elementary School
1230 Soball Street, Coquitlam
Attention Neighbours of Burke Mountain
Burke Mountain(Smiling Creek Neighbourhood)
New ElementarySchool Open House andNeighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC)
Community Consultation
In anticipation of Provincial approval and funding for a new elementaryschool on Burke Mountain in the Smiling Creek neighbourhood, School District No. 43 would like to invite the community to an Open House andCommunity Consultation.
Our goals are to share:
the results of the Neighbourhood Learning Centre programming consultation process and public feedback received through our online survey;
our collaborative work with the City of Coquitlam on this joint school/ park site; and
a summary of the conceptual school design process so far and nextsteps.
There will be an opportunity for the community to provide feedback on this key public site.
When: Wednesday, June 24th, 2015
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Where: Gymnasium, Leigh Elementary School,1230 Soball Street, Coquitlam
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DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWSChrissy Bennett, community services co-ordinator, and Arne Mitchell, trail builder with urban forestry, are preparing the new Scott Creek Community Garden for planting. Coquitlam is opening the new gar-den tomorrow (Thursday) as part of its entry into the 2015 Communities in Bloom competition.
New garden to get growing tomorrow
TRI-CITY COMMUNITY GARDENS
Scott Creek site to cater to students & area residentsDiaNe StraNDbergTri-CiTy News
Coquitlam is growing its roster of community gardens and students and residents will benefit.
Tomorrow (Thursday), the city will be putting spade to earth to open the new Scott Creek Community Garden at Eagle Ridge Park, located between Scott Creek middle school and Eagle Ridge el-ementary.
As many as 26 raised gar-den beds have been built and filled with soil with the help of $15,000 in cash and materials from Scott’s Miracle-Gro as part of the company’s Showcase Garden Program. Dozens of children of all ages are report-edly eager to get their hands dirty growing flowers and rais-ing vegetables, and some have plants and seeds ready to go.
“My son is surprisingly interested in gardening,” said Agnes Mayer, whose son is in kindergarten at Eagle Ridge elementary and has sunflower seeds to plant.
Plots are also available for members of the community but there is a waiting list for them, although people can still apply. As well, students from nearby Gleneagle secondary are expected to participate and a raised trough for soil and plants was built for students who use wheelchairs so they can tend plants easily.
Parks manager Kathleen
Reinheimer said the Scott Creek Community Garden complements Coquitlam’s four other community garden programs and will encourage students and families to learn how to grow their own produce and connect with others in their community. Some of the produce will go to the food bank through the Plant a Row, Grow a Row program.
The new garden is also envi-sioned as a secondary campus for the Inspiration Garden composting, food gardening and interpretive programs, and volunteers from that garden (located in Town Centre Park) are expected to help out new green thumbs and may look
after the student plots during summer.
Coquitlam also hopes the community garden will bol-ster the city’s entry into the Communities in Bloom con-test, Reinheimer said.
“This is the first kind of major initiative we are embrac-ing on for our Communities in Bloom entry. This is a flagship entry that is typical for that kind of initiative, it really shows off the kind of response and in-terest from the community.”
For more about the Coquitlam in Bloom program, including upcoming activities, visit www.coquitlam.ca/CiB.
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LiTerACy PrOGrAM COMiNG TO PArKs
Puppets, crafts and stories will be some of the attraction for children at their local parks this summer thanks to the Tri-Cities Literacy Committee and Coquitlam Public Library.
A program will run three days a week at several parks in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. The drop in programs run at the following times and dates:
• Tuesdays at Rocky Point Park, PoMo, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (change of location on July 14 only, when the program will run outside PoMo Public Library);
• Tuesdays, Blue Mountain Park, Coquitlam, 1 to 2 p.m.;• Wednesdays, Mackin Park, Coquitlam, 11 a.m. to noon;• Wednesdays, Galloway Park, Coquitlam (Burke
Mountain), 1 to 2 p.m.;• Wednesdays, Lions Park, PoCo, 3 to 4 p.m.;• Thursdays, Sun Valley, PoCo, 11 a.m. to noon;• and Thursdays, Glen Park, Coquitlam, 1 to 2 p.m.To check on updates regarding the program related to
weather, call 604-937-4143 or email [email protected].
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Resources and rec centres on RV tour
TOWN HAUL 2.0
Janis WaRRenThe Tri-CiTy News
The Tri-Cities’ mayors are back home after a whirlwind RV trip to a national confer-ence in Edmonton.
Mayors Richard Stewart of Coquitlam, Greg Moore of Port Coquitlam and Mike Clay of Port Moody embarked on Town Haul 2.0 last week to attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ con-vention in the Alberta city.
Yesterday (Tuesday), Moore said their study of resource-based economies en route gave them a better perspective of what’s happening in B.C.’s north.
“It was really fascinating to go and chat with local elected folk in their backyard,” Moore told The Tri-City News. “We didn’t hear so much about challenges but opportunity for every one of them.”
From forestry and farming to the oil and gas sector, northern B.C. and Alberta communities are growing at a rapid rate, with supporting services for their respective industries.
“That was interesting because we get most of our news from social media or the Vancouver Sun about how it doesn’t look good because of the oil prices going down,” Moore said, “but you go up there and Fort St. John and Dawson Creek are just boom-ing with urban growth. It was pretty incredible.”
Part of the mayors’ trip was also to hunt for ideas to broaden uses of recreation
centres back home.And Moore said he learned
“tonnes” of possibilities as PoCo launches its consultation this year to replace the rec complex on Wilson Avenue. Of the eight civic hubs and libraries the may-ors visited, all had been built in the last five years: They saw libraries with open concepts, leisure ice facilities, climbing walls and even an $800,000 wave machine for indoor surfing in Grand Prairie, Alta.
Moore said the trip was funded by private and corpo-rate donations, including from Resource Works, Telus, CP Rail and Fraserway RV.
Asked about a contribution from Kinder Morgan — the company that is planning to expand its pipeline, a bid that
has been rejected by the Metro Vancouver board, of which Moore is chair — Moore said its $1,000 pledge for gas and accommodations has yet to surface. “Yes, they’re contro-versial… but we’re trying to learn about this,” he said of the oil and gas industry. “We didn’t go into one Kinder Morgan facility.”
Moore also said while the mayors didn’t talk shop on contentious local issues — i.e., the Fremont connector — they did resolve to head out next spring to Winnipeg for Town Haul 3.0.
• To learn more about the mayors’ Town Haul journey, visit townhaul.ca.
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PHOTOs COURTEsY OF GREG MOOREAbove: Tri-City mayors tour gas sites with the BC Oil and Gas Commission. Below: Mayor Greg Moore wrote, “Thanks to Grand Prairie Mayor Bill Given, we have a new Town Haul theme ‘Mayors Gone Bad.’”
THE FOURTH OPEN HOUSE FOR THE RIVERVIEW LANDS VISION PROCESS WILL FEATURE A PANEL OF WELL KNOWN EXPERTS.
The Panel will discuss major themes stakeholders and the public have expressed the greatest interest in. This includes mental health and wellness, complete communities and economic sustainability.
Our Panel will be moderated by Gordon Price, Director of the City Program at Simon Fraser University. Panelists include:
• Dr. Julian Somers – Professor of Health Sciences, SFU and former Director of the SFU Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction
• Darrell Burnham – CEO of Coast Mental Health
• Brent Toderian – President, TODERIAN UrbanWORKS and former Chief Planner at the City of Vancouver
• Tsur Somerville – Director at the UBC Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate
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6:30pm - 7:00pm - Sign In7:00pm - 7:10pm - BC Housing Introduction7:10pm - 9:30pm - Panel Discussion
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FESTIVAL COQUITLAM Grand Parade
Starts at 10 am at Coquitlam City Hall
ITʻS TIME FOR THE 26TH ANNUALTeddy Bear Picnic AND Grand Parade
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC11 am - 4 pm at Town Centre Park
Admission $3 (under 3 free)Prepaid wrist bands available at CCAC, Poirier Sports & Leisure Complex, Pinetree Community Centre and Club Aviva after June 1st, 2015
To participate, � nd more information, or an application form please visit:festivalcoquitlam.ca
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Teddy Bear Picnic AND Grand Parade26 Years of (Cute, Cuddly) Bear Sightings
� is weekend Festival Coquitlam will be hosting the 26th annual Teddy Bear Picnic.
� e Teddy Bear Concert, Teddy Bear Picnic and � e Grande Parade are just three of the event organized by the Festival Coquitlam each year. We also sponsor the Como Lake Fishing Derby and recently the Lafarge Lake Family free � shing day.
� e Festival Coquitlam board is made up of a group of dedicated, community minded volunteers who are supported by many corporate citizens, community
service groups and individuals. On average our board members work over 20 hours a month preparing for these events. As Chair I am always impressed with how much goes into planning our events. � e dedication and determination of the Dir-ectors as they plan, acquire sponsorships from the local community, arrange marketing and contact entertainers, events, vendors and partners is amazing.
We are grateful for the generosity of companies through-out the Tri Cities and the Lower Mainland, whose support makes it possible to host all of our events. Along with the City of Coquitlam, it is their continued contri-butions that have allowed us to welcome you to Town Centre Park this weekend. � e City of Coquitlam has been one of our largest contributors.
Another important part of our events is our volunteers. Without them, it would not be pos-sible to run the events year a� er year. � ey greet visitors to the park, help to keep our parade route safe, keep the grounds of the parks clean and hundreds of other jobs to ensure everyone enjoys the weekend.
We are looking forward to seeing many of you at our free children’s concert Saturday night, Grande Parade Sunday morning and please join us at our low cost family oriented Teddy Bear Picnic.
Greetings fromJe� KennedyFestival Coquitlam Chair
am always impressed with how much goes into planning our events. � e dedication and determination of the Dir-
community, arrange marketing and contact entertainers,
We are grateful for the generosity of companies through-
support makes it possible to host all of our events. Along
CityofCoquitlam
GRANDE PARADE & TEDDY BEAR PICNIC
Mayor Richard Stewart
Councillor Brent Asmundson
Councillor Craig Hodge
Councillor Dennis Marsden
Councillor Terry O’Neill
Councillor Mae Reid
Councillor Teri Towner
Councillor Chris Wilson
Councillor Bonita Zarrillo
Join the community and have fun with your family and bear friends watching the parade and enjoying the Teddy Bear Picnic!
Check out lots more kid-approved fun featured in Rendezvous Coquitlam at coquitlam.ca/explore
Presents the 26th Annual TEDDY BEAR PICNIC
SUNDAY,JUNE 14TH
10:00 am
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We encourage all residents, families, businesses, schools, sports groups and service clubs to participate by placing an entry in this year’s parade.
This years parade will start in the RCMP parking lot, roll down Burlington, Guildford, Town Centre Boulevard and up Pinetree Way. Teddy Bears are encouraged to be included in all entries.
Show your Coquitlam Community Pride, promote your business or group with an entry in the Teddy Bear Picnic Grand Parade.
To participate, � nd more information, or an application form
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Coquitlam Grand Parade
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Teddy Bear Picnic AND Grand ParadeWe have a wonderful and diverse community
Festival Coquitlam Society will be presenting the 26th annual Teddy Bear Picnic Grand Parade which will start in the RCMP parking lot roll down Burlington, Guildford, Town Centre Boulevard and up Pinetree Way on Sunday, June 14 at 10 a.m. � is event marks the beginning of an exciting, fun � lled day, as it precedes the opening of the Teddy Bear Picnic at Town Centre Park.
Entries in this year’s parade include marching bands, mas-cots, community youth groups, emergency services, dance groups, � oats and more.
“� e enthusiasm, community spirit and the willingness to give back to the community by participants involved in the parade is what keeps our volunteer committee involved in this event, as well as the other venues that Festival Coquitlam hosts over the summer” says Je� rey Kennedy, Coquitlam Festival Society Chair.
“We have a wonderful and diverse community; is evident in the Teddy Bear Picnic Grand Parade every year. Without the dedication and participation of these groups we would not have a parade to enjoy. We would like to invite all the families in this great community of ours to gather up the kids, their teddy bears, and join together in celebrating a day of family fun watching the parade and joining us at the Teddy Bear Picnic a� erwards.”
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Teddy Bear Picnic AND Grand ParadeA weekend filled with Entertainment and Activities
It starts with the TEDDY BEAR FAMILY CONCERT Saturday, June 13, 2015- 3:00pm to 5:30pmTown Centre, 1301 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam� is promises to be a fun evening of music for children of all ages. Admission: FREE
� ere will be ROVING ENTERTAINERS performing throughout the day around the di� erent locations. LOTS OF FUN THINGS TO SEE AND DO AT THIS YEAR’S PICNIC From FACE PAINTING to CURLING, a little GYMNASTICS and so many OTHER THINGS to keep the children entertained all day. Don’t forget to bring your Teddy Bear to the TEDDY BEAR PICNIC CLINIC. Teddy Bears are always giving lots of love and attention. Here’s a chance for you to give them a little extra love. � e Girl Guides will have their stethoscopes ready to check your teddy bears heart and repair or bandage any necessary
booboos.Don’t forget to BRING YOUR TEDDY BEARS because Teddy
Bears like music and activities too.
� e following entertainers will be performing:Tony Prophet 3:00 -3:20 � e Saturday starts with crowd favourte Tony Prophet. With over 30 years of stage experience, Tony knows how to get an audience up and out of their chairs.Bobs & LoLo 3:30 – 4:15 � is duo are dedicated to connecting kids to the natural world with music, movement and make-believe. Sharing musical stories that engage, inspire and educate, they teach kids to care about themselves.Charlotte Diamond 4:30 -5:30 BC’s own internationally-recognized Charlotte Diamond returns to the Festival Coquitlam, for the Teddy Bear Family Concert. Since winning the Juno Award for her � rst recording, and many more awards since, she has become one of Canada’s favourite performers in the � eld of children’s music.
Town Centre, 1301 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Sunday’s Mainstage Line up is as follows:Tony Prophet 11:00 - 11:30� e Genuine Jug Band 11:40 - 12:30Tony Prophet 12:45 - 1:30Will Stroet 1:50 - 2:40Mr. I 3:00 - 3:40Tony Prophet 3:40 - 4:00
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If you are a newcomer to Canada and are learning to read English, the thought
of reading an entire book in English might not be on your top 10 list of things to do. Even though reading a classic like Persuasion by Jane Austen or books by Canadian authors such as Gail Anderson-Dargatz or Richard Wagamese may seem unlikely, there is a grow-ing collection of easy to read, graded readers, specifically written for adult learners, that are available to borrow from the Tri-Cities’ public libraries.
These readers are written in beginner, intermediate and ad-vanced levels, and are typically 70 to 120 pages long. Some novels, including Persuasion, are adapted to easier reading levels while others are writ-ten directly for a graded level reading audience. Most of these books are produced as speciality publications, includ-ing Good Reads by Grass Roots Press, Rapid Reads by Orca Books and Oxford Bookworms, Penguin Readers and others. In some cases, these books are also available with audio CDs so the reader can enjoy listen-ing to the story while reading it.
There’s a wide variety of easy reads to choose from, in-cluding mysteries, romances, current fiction, classics, family stories, animal stories, biogra-phies and stories of life’s chal-lenges, intrigue and suspense.
Some of my recommended reads (including reading lev-els) are:
• Persuasion adapted by Clare West (reading level: high intermediate): A wonder-ful story of social behaviours and manners in earlier 1800s England. At 19 years of age, Anne Elliott is persuaded by Lady Russell to refuse an offer of marriage from sailor Frederick Wentworth as he has
no money and his future is un-certain. Eight years later, Anne is still in love with Wentworth and when he returns a suc-cessful captain, Anne realizes his love for her is gone and she must hide her feelings.
• The Builders by Maeve Binchy (low intermediate) is the tale of Nan Ryan, who lives beside a deserted house and meets builder Derek Doyle, who looks to Nan to unravel the mystery of why tenants of the unoccupied house van-ished. A friendship flourishes but with crooked property developers and family compli-cations, nothing is quite what it seems.
• Coyote’s Song by Gail Anderson-Dargatz (high beginner) is the story of Sara, who chooses to leave her sing-ing career to marry and have a family. She is content with her life until she goes to an outdoor music festival and sees Jim from her old band. He invites her on stage to sing with him and she feels drawn back to him and her old life. Sara also sees a coyote and wonders if the trickster spirit is respon-sible for turning her life upside down.
• The Picture of Nobody by Rabindranath Maharaj (high intermediate): 17-year-old Tommy lives with his family in a small town close to Toronto and he feels like an outsider. His parents are Ismali Muslims
who came to Canada before he was born. When members of a terrorist cell are arrested in Toronto, Tommy experi-ences racism where he works as a cleaner at a coffee shop. A group of young men who hang out at the coffee shop begin bullying him and Tommy responds later by sending a viral revenge email about the group’s leader.
• The Next Sure Thing by Richard Wagamese (interme-diate): Cree Thunderbolt does two things well: He’s a stellar blues guitar player and he can pick winning horses at the race track. Cree wants to be a great blues musician and when he meets Win Hardy, he thinks he can use his skill with the horses to give him a shot at fame and fortune with his music — that is, if he picks the next sure thing.
• The Contingency Plan by Lou Allin (intermedi-ate): When recently widowed Sandra Sinclair meets wealthy lawyer Joe Gillette, she is quickly swept off her feet by his charms and agrees to marry. With her 12-year-old daughter Jane, they move to a beautiful house but soon things begin to change. Joe has a temper and his controlling behaviour becomes abusive, and Sandra decides she and Jane have to leave. She tells Joe this but he says, “That’s one thing you won’t do, Sandra. Nobody leaves me.” With growing
suspense and at her wit’s end, Sandra flees with her daughter, trying to keep one step ahead of this dangerous man.
• The Middle Ground by Zoe Whittall (intermediate): Missy Turner lives in the small town she grew up in, and thinks she is the most ordinary person in the world. She is thankful for having a loving husband, a great kid and a job she enjoys at the local hardware store. Then one day, her world rapidly turns upside down. Missy is forced to make quick decisions, take risky chances and finds herself questioning the certainty she’s lived with throughout her life.
• Forrest Gump, adapted by John Escott (intermedi-ate): This is a story of a good-hearted young man, Forrest Gump, who is slow at some things while excelling at others. His incredible adventures hap-pen during the 1960s through the 1980s, and depict a social history of American life during that time. Intermediate.
Check out these and other easy reads at your local Tri-Cities library.
A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published on
Wednesdays. Janice Williams works at Coquitlam Public Library.
ESL readers can find variety of easy and interesting titles
TRI-CITY LIBRARIES
A GOOD READ
JANICE WILLIAMS
The province has unveiled a new website designed to help teens in foster care prepare to prepare for life without government support when they turn 19 and “age out” of care.
The site agedout.com was designed by former foster teens to connect with vulnerable youth and show-cases services and supports to help make the transition.
It includes videos of for-mer youth in care discuss-ing real world challenges and gaming “quests” where youth earn rewards by com-pleting challenges like rent-ing an apartment, getting a bank account, preparing for a job interview or dealing with an abusive relation-ship.
“‘How do I get a job?’ ‘Where am I going to live?’
These are the types of ques-tions we all faced when we became adults,” Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux said. “But for those in the care in the ministry, the transition can be much more challenging.”
About 700 young people age out of government care each year.
Provincial website to aid youth ‘aging out’
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10:00 amThrift Shop:Tues 9:00 am-1:00 pmThurs 6:30-8:30 pmSat 9:00 am-Noon
COMO LAKE UNITED CHURCH
535 Marmont St. Coquitlam (604) 931-8555
www.comolakeunitedchurch.com
SUNDAY WORSHIP—10 a.m.
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Trinity United Church
2211 Prairie Ave., (at Shaughnessy St.)
Port Coquitlam604-942-0022www.ucpoco.ca
Sunday Worship10:30 am
Sunday School & Nursery
St. Catherine’s Anglican Church
Please Join Uswww.stcatherineschurch.ca
A creative new twist on church! All children and their families welcome.
Theme:
Love TheWorld
Sat., June 13th 3:30 - 6:00 pm
Held monthly
Sunday8:30 am - Choral Eucharist
Wednesday10 am - Eucharist
Messy Church
St. Catherine’s @ Trinity UnitedPrairie Ave. & Shaughnessy St.,
Port Coquitlam604-942-9812
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Educate yourself on addiction with ShareADDICTION IN THE TRI-CITIES
Share drug ed.series on tonight & through August
Share Alcohol and Drug Program is offering its free weekly education series running through the end of August.
The program is open to everyone in the community and will offer important in-
formation for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, or for those concerned about their use.
It is aimed at helping those people affected by others’ use, to understand addicts and ad-dictive behaviour.
Sessions run Wednesdays — there will be no session on July 1, Canada Day — from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Share, second floor, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody and topics will vary from week
to week as outlined below, with the format consisting of a video, a brief presentation and open discussion.
The session tonight (Wednesday) covers alcohol, including: how dependence develops; controlled using; and effects on pregnant women.
The remaining dates and topics are:
• June 17: Cocaine and crystal meth — the struggle to
recover, and what long-term recovery looks like;
• June 24: Marijuana — a second class addiction?
• July 8: Heroin and other common depressants/opi-ates — addiction, struggle and recovery.
• July 15: Trauma — how substance misuse often occurs with people who have experi-enced childhood abuse; and how these early experiences may cause relapses or contin-
ued misuse.• July 22: Anger — under-
standing your anger and learn-ing how to manage it more effectively.
• July 29: Stress — learning how to cope with little and big problems without using.
• Aug 5: Mental Illness, depression and addiction — understanding the links between the mental illness and addiction.
• Aug 12: Relapse preven-
tion — discussion on the psychological, emotional and physical aspects of relapsing and what can be done.
• Aug 19: Substance-affected — how others’ misuse of alcohol and drugs affects us, and how to help others.
• Aug 26: Stage 2 recovery — life in the future.
For more information, phone 604-936-3900.
[email protected]@TriCityNews
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PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
TIMMYApproximately 2 year old neutered male.Sweet and affectionate with the most adorable squeaky meow; can be a bit shy at � rst. Doesn’t like other pets, and may � nd young children a bit overwhelming.
Adoption of cats, kittens and dogs/puppies: includes a bag of Hills Science Diet dry food, a free general vet exam 3 days post adoption, spay/neuter or spay/neuter certi� cate should the animal not be old enough at the time of adoption, and a 6 week trial of pet insurance provided by Petsecure. For more information about these and the other animals in the care of the BCSPCA please visit www.spca.bc.ca/adoption.
ROXYApproximately 7 months old. Needs a patient home, willing to go at her pace. Very sweet, and playful once given time. No children or other pets. DLH.
BUTTONS6 year old neutered male. Owner passed away, so we don’t have a lot of history. Very sweet, loves lots of atten-tion and cuddles. On a special diet.
MOLLYShe is approx. 5 years old, a spayed female. Was left in her carrier on the steps of a church. Molly is very sweet, has a loud purr, and a squeaky meow and loves to be pet but on her own terms. She will need to continue on her weight loss regime in her new home. She would do best with no other pets or children in the home.
atEvergreen Cultural CentreJune 18th - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tickets $40Tickets can be purchased in shelter or at www.spca.bc.ca/pocowineandwhiskers
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Phone: 604-468-4044Email: [email protected]
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10• Tri-City Centennial Stamp
Club hosts a “stamp game” – visitors welcome. “Swap and shop” at 7 p.m., game after 8 p.m. (with stamp prizes) at the McGee Room at Poirier rec cen-tre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild
AGM, 7 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam; last meeting before September. Info: Donna, 604-544-0994.
• Women’s Connection lun-cheon. Executive Inn (405 North Road) starting at noon. Guest speaker Christine Lindsay. For reservations contact 604-937-7198 by June 9.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14• Burke Mountain Naturalists
lead guided walk through Riverview’s Backyard, an oppor-tunity to see some of the more natural areas of the Riverview Hospital grounds, including Finnie’s Garden. Meet at 1 p.m. at upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. For a site map, visit www.rhcs.org; info: 604-290-9910.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16• PoCo Garden Club meet-
ing, 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo. Speaker: Shelagh Jamieson, organic master gardener, on “Encouraging Beneficial Insects/Wildlife into our Gardens.” As well, club has places open for its Whidbey Island (Wash.) private gardens tour on June 20 (cost: $94, including lunch and transporta-tion) and Thomas Hobbs private garden/Pam Erickson open gar-den on July 12 (cost: $25). Info: Lynette, 604-945-0906.
• Coquitlam Heritage Society AGM, Coquitlam Public Library’s City Centre Library, 1169 Pinetree Way; meet and greet at 6 p.m., AGM at 6:30 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m. Speaker: Emily Lonie, city of Coquitlam ar-chivist, will present a PowerPoint presentation on “125 Years: An Archival tour of Coquitlam’s Thirteen Decades” in prepara-tion for Coquitlam’s 125th birth-day next year.
• Have you considered be-coming a foster family? There are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 10 a.m.-noon, at 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For info or another session date: 604-764-8098.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17• Marmont Al-Anon Family
Group celebrates 50 years of Strength and Hope to face problems from problem drink-ing, 8 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 1110 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-688-1716.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18• PoCo Heritage meeting, 1
p.m., Leigh Square Community Room, 2248 McAllister Ave., PoCo – all are welcome; light re-freshments will be served. Info: [email protected].
FRIDAY, JUNE 19• Tri-City Singles Social Club
– which offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun ac-tivities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more – meets, 7:30 p.m., at Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (street parking only). Info: Darline, 604-466-0017.
• The Circle of Friends, a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, danc-ing, dining out, travel, theatre, etc., meets at PoCo Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St., 7 p.m., to plan events. Info: Nina, 604-941-9032.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21• Riverview Horticultural
Centre Society hosts Father’s Day tree tour on Riverview grounds– enjoy the trees in all their early-summer glory. Meet at 1 p.m. at upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. For a site map, visit www.rhcs.org; info: 604-942-7378.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24• Fundraiser for Norma
Smith, an Agassiz business owner with lung cancer; event runs 7-10 p.m. at Celebration Party Rentals, 1300 Woolridge St., Coquitlam and is an in-spiring evening with Lynn and Melanie Robinson (lifewith-outregrets.ca) plus mini read-ings, by donation, with intuitive Cheryl Brewster (theintuitivelife.com); also: wine and cheese, door prizes and silent auction (cash only). Tickets: $85. Info: Alison at [email protected] or 778-875-9519 or Colleen at [email protected].
• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts small stamp auc-tion – visitors welcome. Viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m. at McGee Room at Poirier rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stamp-club.ca or 604-941-9306.
SENIORS• Minds in Motion, a fitness
and social program for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s and a care partner hosted, by Alzheimer Society of B.C., runs Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Cost: $38 per pair/8 weeks. Register in person or call 604-927-6098.
• Coquitlam 50+ (Glen Pine and Dogwood pavilions) slo-pitch ball club is looking for men age 55+ and women 50+ from the Tri-Cities who are interested in reliving their childhood dreams. It is not necessary to have participated in organized ball in your past life, just have some knowledge of the game and an ability to make it around the bases. There are teams playing out of both Town Centre Park and Mundy Park, with practices and games on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and the sea-son starting as soon as weather permits (March or April). Info: Len, 604-941-0081 or [email protected], or Barry, 604-936-8436 or [email protected].
• Share Family and Community Services’ free seniors (60+) is offering a free, weekly support group that meets for 90 minutes on Wednesday mornings at Poirier community centre, Coquitlam. No group experience necessary. Info & registration: Rhea, 604-937-6964.
• Stroke Recovery Association of BC, Coquitlam branch at Dogwood Pavilion invites people recovering from stroke and their caregivers most Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
for speech therapy, exercise, indoor bocce, music, dance, games, speakers, outings, fun and friendship, 624 Poirier St. (enter off Winslow Avenue). Info: Margaret, 604-927-6093 or [email protected].
• Share is running a free se-niors’ support group for people 60+ wanting to meet others and talk about things important to them. No group experience, no problem. Info and registration: Rhea, 604-937-6964.
• Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion; group also visits and entertains at seniors’ facilities weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 778-285-4873 or 604-464-2252.
• Silver Chord Choir, for those over 50, meets Mondays, 3-5 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo; if you love to sing and have fun, you can join – no auditions. The choir, which has been going for 43 years, sings twice a month at seniors’ residences in the Tri-Cities and at other events. Info: Teresa, 604-942-5144 or Ann, 604-464-5580.
• Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physi-cal fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family and Community Services’ Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam (corner of Smith Avenue and Robinson Street). Info: Gina, 604-937-6970.
• Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to se-niors’ concerns. Seniors’ orga-nizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604-576-9734, or email [email protected].
• The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active sup-port groups in the Tri-Cities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver sup-port group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-298-0780.
• Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members wel-come. Info: 604-927-6940.
• Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 604-933-6098.
• Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-552-7221 or [email protected].
• ABCs of Fraud, a consumer fraud prevention program for se-niors, by seniors, gives free one-hour presentations to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604-437-1940 or [email protected].
• Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604-941-1745.
JUNE 13: CLIP THE INVADERS• The Friends of DeBoville Slough host an invasive plant
work party, 9 a.m.; meet at the kiosk on the north side of the slough (DeBoville Slough is located at the corner of Cedar and Victoria drives in northeast Coquitlam). Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather — don’t forget the sun-screen and water if it is hot and sunny. Info: [email protected].
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THE FOURTH OPEN HOUSE FOR THE RIVERVIEWLANDS VISION PROCESS WILL FEATURE APANEL OF WELL KNOWN EXPERTS.
The Panel will discuss major themes stakeholders and the publichave expressed the greatest interest in. This includes mentalhealth and wellness, complete communities and economicsustainability.
Our Panel will be moderated by Gordon Price, Director of the CityProgram at Simon Fraser University. Panelists include:
• Dr. Julian Somers – Professor of Health Sciences, SFU andformer Director of the SFU Centre for Applied Research inMental Health and Addiction
• Darrell Burnham – CEO of Coast Mental Health
• Brent Toderian – President, TODERIAN UrbanWORKS andformer Chief Planner at the City of Vancouver
• Tsur Somerville – Director at the UBC Centre for UrbanEconomics and Real Estate
Date:
Time:
Place:
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
6:30pm - 7:00pm - Sign In7:00pm - 7:10pm - BC Housing Introduction7:10pm - 9:30pm - Panel Discussion
Executive Plaza Hotel, Coquitlam405 North Rd, Coquitlam
For more information, please visit www.renewingriverview.comt. 604.216.7057 e. [email protected]
Please visit www.myelomavancouver.ca/events for more information
July 19, 2015 • 9 amSpani Pool, Mundy Park,
655 Hillcrest St., CoquitlamEvents include a 5 km walk,
5km run & a 10 km runBring your family and
friends for a day of fun! Prizes & Refreshments provided.
Myeloma Vancouver Walk/Run for a Cure 2015
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CLUBS• City of the Arts
Toastmasters, dedicated to improving leadership and public speaking skills, meets 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: Mike, [email protected] or cityoft-hearts.toastmastersclubs.org.
• Rotary Club of PoCo Centennial meets Thursdays, 4:15 p.m., Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo; new members welcome. Info: Barrie, [email protected] or 604-945-6627.
• Fraser Pacific Rose Society meets last Tuesday of each month except August and December, 7 p.m. Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Everyone welcome.
• Downtown Coquitlam Toastmasters meet every Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.; first Wednesday of each Month at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, in the Coquitlam founda-tion Room; other Wednesdays in Room B2090, Douglas College, David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. The Toastmasters program ad-dresses skills including public speaking, listening, evaluating and feedback, as well as leader-ship skills. Info: 604-936-1427.
• PoCo Lions Club meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. New members wel-come. Info:: Gord, 604-941-5140 or [email protected].
• Coquitlam Gogos (Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation) meet third Wednesday of each month, 1 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: Pam, 604-469-0265.
• Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise meets Tuesdays, 7:15 a.m., City Centre Aquatic Complex, 1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. New members wel-come. Info: 604-464-7706.
• PoMo Men’s 55-plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Tony, 604-461-5901 or Bill, 604-464-1051.
• Tri-City Photography Club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. The club is a great way to hone your skills and meet other photographers of all levels, and has photog-raphy outings throughout the Lower Mainland. Info: www.trici-typhoto.ca.
• Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club is looking for new mem-bers. The bowling green and clubhouse are next door to Dogwood Pavilion and rose garden, located at 624 Poirier St. Membership is $90 per year and includes use of prac-tice bowls, exercise, clean air, sunshine and friendship. Info: Dennis or Flo, 604-945-2768.
• Como Lake Quilters meet weekly. Info: Gay, 604-250-7756 or Jo-Ann, 604-939-4869.
• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, noon-3 p.m. plus second and fourth Mondays, 7-9:45 p.m., Howe Room, Poirier community centre (club doesn’t meet in July and August). Members do needlework, embroidery, needlepoint, cross-stitch, knitting, crochet and much more; new members and all skill levels welcome. Info: Maureen, 604-942-5457.
• Euchre Club meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. Info:
Bev, 604-942-8911.• Tri-City Speakers
Toastmasters Club meets Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., Douglas College, David Lam Campus, main building, Room B2050, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam; you can drop in for an evening to experience the effective communications and honing of leadership skills in a friendly en-vironment. Info: tricityspeakers.toastmastersclubs.org or Sean, 778-995-5230.
• Fear speaking to a group? Get self-confidence and speak-ing skills as the Tri-Cities only noon-hour Toastmasters club meets at Coquitlam city hall every Tuesday, noon-1 p.m. Guests and visitors welcome. Info: tottcoquitlam.toastmas-tersclubs.org or Brad, 604-418-2393.
• Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo (Room 3, upstairs). Improve your self-confidence, communication and leadership skills through public speaking; new mem-bers welcome. Information: http://6399.toastmastersclubs.org.
• Friends of Coquitlam Public Library meet on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom, Poirier Branch. Info: 604-937-4130.
• Morningside Toastmasters meetings are held Thursdays, 7-8:30 a.m., at Burkeview Family Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave., PoCo. Club is looking for new members who are committed to improving their public speaking, leadership and communication skills. Info: [email protected] or www.morningsidetoastmasters.ca.
• Dogwood Drama Club meets every Monday and Thursday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. New members are always welcome for acting roles or backstage crew. Info: Dale, 604-939-6172.
• Dogwood Photography Group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion. Club mem-bers must be members of Dogwood Pavilion; professionals and novices alike are welcome. Info: Arcadia, 604-936-2263 or [email protected].
• Barnet Lions Club meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Grill restaurant, 2635 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. New members wel-come. Info: 604-644-7194 or www.barnetlions.com.
• New Toastmaster club: Are you interested in having fun while developing communication and leadership skills? Would you like to be able to deliver a powerful toast at a wedding or a memorable speech, or learn to lead a team more effectively? This is your opportunity to be a charter member of the new RP2 Toastmaster Club. The club will meet Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. at Port Moody rec complex. Info: Gene, 604 230-8030 or [email protected].
• Dogwood and Glen Pine
Seniors’ Softball Association seeks players for a new, com-petitive co-ed team, ages 50+; this team plays in the daytime. Info: Rick, 604-937-5446.
• 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: Wendy, 604-552-3219.
• Do you want to improve your ability to speak? Check out Rocky Point Toastmasters in Port Moody. Meetings are held Mondays, 7-9:15 p.m. (guests please show up 15 minutes early) at PoMo city hall. Info: rockypoint.freetoasthost.net.
• Pocomo Hiking Club invites people to join Saturday hikes starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Rocky Point Park parking lot. Info: Maurina, [email protected].
• Singles over-45 walking group meets Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. at Pitt Meadows rec centre for walks in Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows areas. Info: Graham, 604-464 1839.
• Super Strikers Youth Cricket Club plays at Mackin Park in Coquitlam; all levels welcome, including handball cricket for U16 and U14 and kanga (soft-ball) cricket for U10. Info: 604-461-2522 or [email protected].
• Port Coquitlam Elks Lodge 49 meets first and third Thursdays at 8 p.m. it Elks Hall, 2272 Leigh Sq. Elks are look-ing for new members. Group provides community service to young people and seniors in the Tri-Cities and beyond. Info: Ed, 604-945-0880 or 604-942-1345.
• Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Tri-Cities Committee, meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Port Moody city hall. If you ride your bike in the Tri-Cities, meet and work with other cyclists to help improve cy-cling facilities in the area. New participants always welcome. Info: John, 604-469-0361 or [email protected].
• Happy Wanderers Walking Club welcomes all singles 45 and older for walks in the Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows areas; meet every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Info: Marilyn, 604-463-8874.
• The Kinsmen Club of PoCo is looking for new members. It is a service club operating since 1965 that combines raising money with fun times. Kinsmen meet the second Thursday of each month and commit time for projects and social events. Anyone interested in joining or attending a meeting, call Cyrille at 604-942-4826 or email [email protected].
• Crystal Clear Speakers Toastmasters meet every second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., the Oasis, 1111 Austin Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Walter, 604-941-0191 or http://crystalclear-speakers.freetoasthost. Info.
• Tri-City Airedale Terrier Club is organizing events for local Airedale owners (and dogs). Info: [email protected] or www.tricityairedales.com.
TRI-CITY SINGLES GROUPS• The Tri-City Singles Social Club offers an opportunity for
50+ singles to get together and enjoy fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. Meetings are normally held on the third Friday of each month, exclud-ing December, 7:30 p.m., at the Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (on-street parking only). New members are welcome. Info: Darline, 604-466-0017.
• Circle of Friends is a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events. Group meets to plan events at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of each month at the PoCo Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. Info: Nina, 604-941-9032.
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Management shakeup at Terry Fox Theatre — again
PORT COQUITLAM
Janis WarrenThe Tri-CiTy News
It’s billed as The Venue of Opportunity.
But the manager of Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Theatre fears the facility may soon be-came the Venue of Disrepair.
In March, after months of negotiating with School District 43 officials to find ways to lower his salary and cut costs at the theatre, which is part of Terry Fox secondary, Rick Rinder was told his final day of work would be June 30.
Rinder, a well-known stage theatre manager in Canada who trained at the Banff School of Arts, was hired in November 2013 by SD43 after it severed ties that June with the non-profit group that had run the 336-seat proscenium theatre for years.
Rinder came in with virtu-ally a blank slate and started to rebuild the operations. He had big plans: He wanted to create a better balance between the school’s needs and community bookings, and saw potential to launch a state-of-the-art stagecraft program with Fox students.
For the first four months of his contract, he said he earned his “exuberant” wage. “I was a crew of one.”
But then a technician and house manager were hired (on an hourly rate) and Rinder didn’t have to be onsite as much.
While the bookings paid for the two extra staff, Rinder talked to SD43 officials about reducing his hours to save money. “If the manager could be paid by the hour and not be salaried, it was affordable,”
he said, “so we looked at ways at eliminating my salary or big chunks of it.”
In late 2014, without any resolution to the matter, Rinder took a medical and profes-sional leave from Terry Fox. Before he left, he said a senior SD43 administrator asked him to confirm he would return to the theatre. Rinder promised he would but, just before he got back in March, he was in-formed there was a change of plans and his last day would be June 30.
Rinder was heartbroken, not only because of the long hours and commitment he and his staff put into the facility but also because he had missed opportunities to gain work out-side of the venue (theatre com-panies tend to pick their shows for the year and start putting together their teams in January
and February).“I think we had a really good
thing started here,” Rinder said of the theatre. “They didn’t event give me a chance.”
But SD43 secretary-treasurer Mark Ferrari said changes had to be made to cut costs. Although he didn’t provide a figure, Ferrari said running the theatre had “increased expo-nentially over the years.”
“The costs are scheduled to go higher next year,” he said, noting the district isn’t being funded adequately by the provincial government and is forced to absorb such expen-ditures as inflation. “We were heading well into the six figures in terms of a [theatre] subsidy.”
As of July 1, bookings for Terry Fox Theatre will be done through the SD43 rental de-partment, as is done for school rooms and gymnasiums
used by community groups. Details are being fine-tuned but Ferrari said SD43 will be looking at best practices and protocols in other districts that operate theatres.
Rinder isn’t convinced the rental model will work. “I don’t think they have enough theatre experience to know the theatre is different from a gymnasium or a classroom,” he said.
“I’m really worried about the technical equipment. Even if they get professional theatre technicians in here, if they don’t have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the equipment — which is hours and hours — then I think it’s soon to run into disrepair.”
He added, “I know that the school board has a gun to their heads to reduce costs and, for the right reasons, they made a really bad choice.”
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A few performers who were chosen in March to represent the Coquitlam District Music Festival at the provincials returned home last month with top honours.
Markus Masaites was named the winner of the intermediate piano category while Eric Xi Xin Liang was picked as a runner-up in the national Canadian piano division.
In junior classical voice, Sophia Strang won that competition and Roshaan Saulnier earned an honourable mention for intermediate classical voice.
Madison Simms also clinched an honourable mention for interme-diate musical theatre while a mention was also awarded to Darren Sayson.
The Performing Arts BC festival was held May 26 to May 30 in Powell River.
Next year’s gathering will be from May 31 to June 4 in Fort St. John.
The Coquitlam District Music Festival was founded more than 60 years ago by Beryl MacLeod, then a Port Coquitlam music teacher.
Over the years, thou-sands of competitors have performed at the fest including some who have achieved inter-national fame. Among them, Canada’s first Rockette Betty McHardy; actor Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future, Family Ties); crooner Michael Buble; concert pianist Jon Kumura Parker; and Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City).
Today, the regional fest is run out of the Hyde Creek community chuch in PoCo with Harold Peters at the helm.
“I’m really wor-ried about the technical equip-ment. Even if they get profes-sional theatre technicians in here, if they don’t have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the equip-ment — which is hours and hours — then I think it’s soon to run into dis-repair.”
Rick Rinder (left), outgoing manager of the Terry Fox Theatre at Terry Fox second-ary school in Port Coquitlam
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PdA students, alumni cap off year with shows
VISUAL ARTS
Students taking visual arts classes at Place des Arts will end their semester with group shows at the Maillardville facility.
And among the pieces to be highlighted in an exhibi-tion that opens tomorrow (Thursday) include the work from Don Portelance’s art enhancement class.
Portelance, a retired art teacher from Centennial secondary, said his artisti-cally gifted students have been workshopping since September, in a number of mediums; creations they build are added to their port-folios for their post-secondary studies.
While many head off to Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design in Vancouver, oth-ers travel the world for their higher education. Portelance cited Sarah Hung, who is now in her junior year at the Maryland Institute College of Art. “The stuff that she learned with me really gave her a boost when it came to university,” he said. “It’s like Art 101.”
Images and Ideas by Art Enhancement students will be showcased in the Leonore Peyton Salon while the main Atrium Gallery will be filled with student talent for APEx (Arts, Performances, Exhibitions).
Meanwhile, in the Mezzanine Gallery will be the APEx alumni show — a display that first ran in 2013. Participants in this year’s event include ballerina Jeannine Haller (an appren-tice at the National Ballet of Canada); Leira Zamfirescu (a professional animator at Atomic Cartoons) and pianist Iris Hung (UVic bachelor of music in piano performance student).
The three displays end July 4.
• An opening reception will be June 11 at 7 p.m. at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.). Admission is free.
JANIS WARREN/thE tRI-cIty NEWSMichelle Meech, vice president of Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library, with a few of the books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records and board games that were donated by the public and the library during a book drive May 31. The items will be sold at the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way) on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to raise money for the library’s literacy programs and services. Among the contributions last month was a full box of The Hardy Boy copies, said Meech, a recent UBC mas-ter’s degree graduate in library sciences. Last year’s event collected $900 and the Friends are looking to meet — or beat — that amount. Meanwhile, organizers are still looking for more donations of chil-dren’s and multicultural books as well as board games for the sale; drop them off Friday at the City Centre branch. To volunteer with the Friends, visit library.coquitlam.bc.ca.
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PLAcE DES ARtSX-Acto Still Life (watercolour) by Anthony Liao, an Art Enhancement student in Don Portelance’s class at Place des Arts.
PoCo calendar picturesARTS IN BRIEF
Pictures of scenic views, parks, festivals, active living and landmarks in Port Coquitlam are being sought for the city’s 2016 calendar.
And photographers who enter the compe-tition by June 30 will be entered to win a $100 gift card.
The images could be used in the city’s 9” by 12” glossy calendar — to be delivered in December — as well as in other civic publications and the online gallery; photo credit will be given.
To upload photos for the contest, send horizontal pho-tos in a jpeg or tiff format (at least 300 dpi, 13 wide by 10 deep, or at least 2 MB) to port-coquitlam.ca/photos.
BANG BANGThree Port Coquitlam actors
are in the dinner theatre pro-duction of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang this month.
Amanda Angus, Alex Angus and Kirsten Durand appear in the Maple Ridge show by Theatre in the Country. For
tickets call 604-259-9737 or go to theatreinthe-country.com.
FINALISTPort Coquitlam au-
thor Maria Gallo was recognized for her first published work at the
International Book Awards last month in Los Angeles.
A former professional actor, Gallo wrote Stop Lecturing Start Communicating: The public speaking survival guide for busi-ness, which was a finalist in the business: communications/public relations category.
FUNNY FUNERALA Coquitlam playwright and
freelance writer will feature her new interactive comedy at Lafflines this weekend.
Nicola Enright-Morin penned Aunt Biddy’s Wake, a story about an Irish funeral gathering — with the body present. It stars Joan Koebel as Patricia (Biddy’s cranky sister), Dublin actor Anna Clifford as Lina (Biddy’s border) and Margo Prentice as a Nelson hippie. Directed by Janice
Bannister of Laughter Zone 101, the cast also includes Mike Whittaker, Vanessa Woznow, Leigh Green, Richard Hamlin and Adam Tatelman.
Tickets to Aunt Biddy’s Wake are $20 in advance or $25 at Lafflines (530 Columbia St., New Westminster). Call 604-525-2262.
OPEN MICMusicians wanting an open
mic setting have a new venue in the Tri-Cities.
Starting Friday, Pam Burns will launch Good Time Joe’s open mic at Joe’s Atlantic Grill (2410 St. Johns St., Port Moody). The event will run monthly on the second Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Burns, who has emceed Kanaka open mic in Maple Ridge for the past six years, said she wants to expand from the cafe she’s currently operat-ing out of, and she has named her new enterprise in honour of Good Time Charlies, a facil-ity in Regina that was knocked down. Visit the Facebook page under “Good Time Joes.”
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It’s been quite a feat for the Coquitlam-based Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble to land a place at the 2015 World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) festival.
But given its reception in Singapore at WASBE a decade ago, PSWE president Robert Neville said the lengthy appli-cation process — and the orga-nization to get their 45-mem-ber band on board — has been worth it.
The move to enter into the San Jose, Cali., conference started last year when PSWE music director David Branter filled out the forms and sub-mitted an “audition tape” of a live performance; he chose a show held at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, its home base.
Then, “we waited all sum-mer,” Neville said.
Finally, when the band got word it was accepted to the prestigious event, PSWE formed a committee to see who was able to go and how they could travel south to-gether — a bit of a challenge given the number of people and instruments involved, Neville said.
In the end, it was agreed that, because of their hectic schedules, each musician would find their own way down “so we have this spread sheet that shows some are get-ting by car, others by plane and some even by train. It’s a real mish mash.”
The band will meet on July 12 (the first day of the gather-ing for the international wind band community) to start formally rehearsing for their July 16 show at 1:30 p.m. at the California Theatre, a 1,100-seat auditorium that opened in 1927 as a vaudeville and film house, and was recently re-stored after a five-year closure.
There, PSWE is listed as Concert No. 10 out of 17, and will showcase a mix of Canadian and American works: Samuel Barber’s Commando March; The Banks of Newfoundland by Howard Cable; Frank Ticheli’s Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble (with solo-ist Michelle Anderson on clarinet); Pavanne by Morton Gould; Connections by Branter; and Fred Stride’s Seaquam: A Journey to the Sky.
Neville said PSWE will be practising from now until about a week-and-half before arriving in San Jose.
And on Saturday, it’ll give a sneak peak in an Evergreen
show called Hands Across the Border. The June 13 concert will include the pieces by Barber, Ticheli, Gould and Cable plus Suite of Old American Dances (Richard Rodney Bennett) and Prestidigitation (Robert Buckley), of which alto saxo-phonist Julia Nolan will play a solo number.
• Tickets to Hands Across the Border on June 13 at 8 p.m. are $20/$15/$12, with 10% for groups of eight or more. Call the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) at 604-927-6555 or visit ever-greenculturalcentre.ca. The show is a co-presentation with Evergreen.
Hands across the borderPSWE
Coquitlam resident Jess Stewart-Lee snapped up second place this month in Passage Canada’s inaugural Imagine Culture photo con-test. More than 560 entrants between the ages of five and 29 submitted an image that visually answered the ques-tion: “What does culture mean to me?” During a trip to China, Stewart-Lee took this picture — titled Linking Our Worlds — that expressed her struggles to embrace her dual identity as a Chinese and a Canadian. “This is the work of a new genera-tion of Canadian photographers defining questions of culture and identity,” said Historica Canada president and CEO Anthony Wilson-Smith, in a news release. “The results are impressive not only in creative terms but also in expanding our perception of ourselves.” HISTORICA CANADA
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The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble calls the Evergreen Cultural Centre home. They will play the Coquitlam venue for the last time this season on Saturday at 8 p.m. in a show titled Hands Across the Border.DAVID COOPER
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The annual Special Olympics softball tournament was held at Port Coquitlam’s McLean Park on Saturday and Sunday, featuring a number of teams, including the Coquitlam squad shown in these pho-tos. According to its website, “Special Olympics BC offers summer and winter sports for ages eight and up, youth programs for ages two to 18, a year-round fitness program and athlete health initiatives.” For more information, visit www.specialolympics.bc.ca.
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Hall names inducteesCOQUITLAM SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Townsend, Moore among latest crop
The Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2015 class of inductees and there are some big names on this year’s roster — an interna-tional auto racing star and an Olympic runner — as well as significant local contributors, plus three special teams from the Coquitlam Blue Mountain soccer club.
The hall announced its lat-est class last week and they will be inducted at a gala event
on Thursday, June 18.In the team category, the
Coquitlam Blue Mountain Rangers, Devils and Royals were at the forefront of an important step for girls soc-cer in 1981, the first time girls were invited to compete in the legendary Vancouver Sun Tournament, which func-tioned as a minor soccer pro-vincial championship with the winners featured prominently in the pages of the newspaper. The Coquitlam club made a bold statement that year, sweeping three of the top divi-sions: The Rangers won Div. 1,
the Devils took Div. 2 and the Royals captured Div. 3.
As well, the first-ever Sun Soccer Girl, recognizing the tournament’s top girls’ player, was the Rangers’ Jane Norman, with the Royals’ Karen Daws the runner-up.
As for individual inductees, the biggest name is Greg Moore, who grew up in Coquitlam and Maple Ridge, and got his start go-kart racing at Westwood Motorsport Park (it was lo-cated on what is now known as Westwood Plateau). He moved up the racing ranks and, at the age of 18, became the youngest
Indy Lights winner, finishing first at the 1994 season opener. A year later, he dominated the circuit, then moved on to Cart World Series (Indy car) racing, recording his first victory in his sophomore season at the age of 22. Popular with fans and fellow racers alike, Moore would win five Cart races and finish sec-ond six times over his four-year career before dying tragically in the final race of the 1999 season. He was inducted posthumously into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in 2000.
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Medals for Botsis and Lew at track provincials
TRACK & FIELD
Two Tri-City athletes captured hardware on the weekend in Langley at the BC High School Track and Field Championships:
• Chanell Botsis won gold medals in both the senior girls’ discus and hammer throw. Botsis is no stranger to success; she holds a pending Canadian record in the 3 kg hammer throw and has quali-fied for the standard required to be considered for Canada’s world youth national team that will compete in Colombia this summer. The Dr. Charles Best secondary school stu-
dent is also a two-time recipi-ent of the Coquitlam Sports Wall of Fame.
• Jasmine Lew earned three medals in Langley and set two personal bests for the season. One PB was 12.45 seconds in the 100 m preliminary heat; she went on to earn a silver medal in the 100 m final with a time of 12.62. The Coquitlam native also battled in the long jump to secure a third-place finish with a leap of 5.15 m. She now has her sights set on the Canadian Youth Legion Track and Field Championships in August in Quebec.
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ELAINE FLEURY PHOTOA team from the host club captured gold Sunday at the Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse Association’s big annual event, the Trevor Wingrove Memorial Lacrosse Tournament. Coquitlam won top honours in Midget play, downing downed the Maple Ridge Burrards 9-3 behind the goaltending of Mathew Chapman and a pair of goals each from Thomas Semple and Jalan Chaster. In Peewee action, Maple Ridge beat Juan de Fuca Whalers 9-3 for the tourney title while, in Bantam play, Coquitlam narrowly lost gold to Juan de Fuca with a 2-1 loss. The Trevor Wingrove Memorial Tournament started in 2011 to honour lacrosse star and Coquitlam city official Trevor Wingrove, who lost his battle with cancer in 2010 at the age of 42. The event was previously known as the Dogwood Tournament, which had hosted since 1984.
Another international name going into the hall is Brit Townsend, the Denmark-born runner who made her mark in track and field. Holding various Canadian records in seven different events, the five-foot-10 SFU athlete turned her focus on the middle distances, where she secured her spot on the national team. Townsend captured the women’s 1,500 m bronze at the 1983 Pan American Games, then rep-resented Canada at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984, plac-ing seventh. She qualified for the 1988 Olympics but was un-able to compete due to injury. Over the past 20 years, she has guided the next level of national and international champions as the track and field coach at SFU.
The two inductees in the builders category have more than earned the honour.
Lawrence Vea (school sports) has taken a lead role for more than 30 years in inspiring, coaching and encouraging youth and teens in the Tri-Cities to lead active lives. He taught and coached at a number of local schools, including then Maillard junior secondary, where he was athletic director for 18 years, coaching volley-ball (eight district and three Fraser Valley champions), girls’ basketball (two district cham-pions), golf, and track and field. Many of his athlete-students
pursued athletics and/or coaching in their collegiate and post-secondary careers. As the Fraser Valley girls’ basketball coach, Vea skippered the squad to a provincial gold medal at the 1989 BC Games. For his coach-ing and dedication, Vea was awarded the B.C. School Sports coach of the year award in 2006 and the BC School Sports merit award in 2007. As well, his organizational work was vital to the district’s scheduling, with many of his playoff and scheduling formats still used today — nearly 10 years after his retirement from teaching.
Soccer in Canada has benefited from the skills and dedication of Coquitlam’s Les Wilson. Born in Manchester, England, Wilson arrived in Canada at the age of six and developed a talent and pas-sion for the sport in the Lower Mainland. An accomplished pro player, it was as a coach and manager that Wilson helped put Canada on the soccer map. As manager of the Canadian national team, he played an integral role in major international accom-plishments for the men’s side, including in 1984 with the Olympic team and 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, and the women at the 1999 World Cup. He was on board when Canada shocked the soccer world with a victory at the 2000 CONCACAF championships.
Wilson would also play
instrumental roles, includ-ing as an owner, with the Vancouver 86ers, which won four Canadian Soccer League titles from 1986 to 1994, and the Vancouver Whitecaps, as both player and manager.
The Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame gala will also celebrate the 2015 Wall of Fame annual recipients:
• Jovan Blagojevic (univer-sity male, soccer);
• Sherilyn Chong (junior fe-male, speed skating);
• Soobin Kim (university female, golf);
• Nestor Lin (junior male, badminton);
• Mandy Manzardo (dis-abled athlete);
• Samantha McIlwrick (high school girls, field hockey);
• Graham Miller (high school male, basketball);
• Dave Parsons (volunteer, curling);
• Kevin Reynolds (senior male, figure skating);
• Jessie Sanderson (senior female, curling);
• Barry Wolff (coach, hockey);
• and the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Spartans (team, boys soccer).
For information on the cer-emony, which starts at 7 p.m. on June 18 at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, or to purchase tickets for the event, email [email protected]. Tickets are also available at the door for $10.
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Divas win in sweep
Coquitlam Red Divas were golden in sweep-ing the Coquitlam Thunder in a best-of-three U12 girls’ softball playoff series.
Behind solid pitching from Sara Sutherland, clutch hitting, good defence and a bases-clearing double in a come-from-behind win hit by Ashley Smith, the Red Divas are league champs.
“We had nine girls who never have thrown a ball or swung a bat when I met them in March and all of their hard work this season paved the way to the success they had this past weekend,” said coach Jason Smith.
The winning side included Sutherland and Smith plus Ava Brouillette, Alexis Carter, Coreana Chisholm, Carissa Dedes, Jessie McKinney, Elise Poirier, Phoenicia Ramsey, Mikayla Windle, Jade Paniy and Taylor Tathe.
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to STEPHANIE CARNOVALE
The wedding will be in the summer of 2016.
7 OBITUARIES
CHEVALIER, Eugene George (“Gene”)August 5, 1930 – June 3, 2015
It is with sadness but also with thankfulness for a beautiful life and a peaceful death that we announce the sudden passing of Gene, at home. He will be remembered with much love byhis wife of 54 years, Zee (Des- lauriers), and his daughters and their spouses: Anna-Marie and Doug Pollok, Jacqueline Chevalier and Edward Bebee, Alison and Stan Dybwad, Caroland Cameron Baird, & Jeanine and Joe Sallos. Gene was a loving grandfather to ten grand-children & their families: DawnaPollok, Matthew and JacquiDybwad (Lauren, Jeremy), ScottDybwad, Jessica and Neil John-son (Morgan, Andrew, Emelie), Matt Baird, Colin Baird, Katie & Joseph Rozario, Joey Sallos, Daniel Sallos and Lizzy Sallos, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. He is survived by his two brothers, Don (Vi) and Ted (Jo), and predeceased by his sister Gladys Wallsmith and brother-in-law Ray Wallsmith. Gene was born in New West-minster, B.C. and grew up in Port Moody, B.C. where he lived until 1988, after which he and Zee resided in Maple Ridge, B.C. until 2003, when they settled in Clinton, B.C. He retired in 1985 after 37 years with Imperial Oil Ltd. (Ioco Re-fi nery). His memory will live on for all of us at Kelly Lake, where he spent many happy hours with his extended family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm.
Thursday, June 11th, St. Peter Apostle Roman Catholic Church, in Clinton, B.C.
In lieu of fl owers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation
would be appreciated.
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
7 OBITUARIES
Mike TaylorNovember 23, 1959-
May 31, 2015Loving husband of Jean and beloved father of Anthony and William, devoted son to Joyce and Gordon, cherished brother to Elizabeth, Daryle, Hope, Catherine, Barbara, Beverly, Leeanne, Doug and Richelle, dear uncle to his nieces and nephews and treasured friend to many, Mike was a self taught craftsman, cabinetmaker and owner of Taylor Made Wood Creations, designing and building beauti-ful pieces for homes and businesses throughout the Lower Mainland. He will be greatly missed and always remembered for his love, generosity and spirit. See website for details.
www.burquitlamfuneral home.ca
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
33 INFORMATION
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Please contact Josephine GWL at (204) 946-7027 and refer to
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CHILDREN
98 PRE-SCHOOLS
SEAVIEW MONTESSORI provides the following licensed programs within Seaview Com-munity School, 1215 Cecile Drive Port Moody.• Group daycare: ***NEW***
Beginning June 29 *** (with a morning preschool compo-nent) for ages 2.5 to 5 years (7am – 6pm)
• Out of School Care: 7–9am 3–6pm - open during Pro D Days, Winter/Spring Break. Open July and August with an all -day summer program.
• Preschool: 3 and 5 day programs (Sept – June) 9am-12pm.
To register now, Contact the Centre at604-765-4022 or email
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESLOCAL, reputable, craft manufac-turing company looking for reliable, motivated pieceworkers. Training provided at no cost to you. We are VERY busy! Unlimited earning po-tential. Please leave your name and number ONLY at 604-826-4651 or at our email [email protected]. We respond to ALL calls and messages in the or-der they are received.
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call [email protected]
114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING
HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS
$3500 SIGNING BONUSVan Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.
We offer above average rates and an excellent
employee benefi ts package.To join our team of profession-al drivers, email a detailed re-sume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:
[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or
Fax: 604-587-9889Only those of interest
will be contacted.
Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and
Environmental Responsibility.
130 HELP WANTED
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
115 EDUCATION
124 FARM WORKERS
AUJLAS’ FARMS LTDFARM LABOURERS required
5 or 6 Days/Week40 or 50 Hours/Week
$10.49/HourHorticultural work such as:
Planting, pruning, spacing andharvesting the crop.
Employment starts early June /15Submit your application to:
Phone: 604-465-8153or by Fax:604-465-9340 or
by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1
130 HELP WANTED
ATLAS POWER SWEEPINGDRIVERS / LABOURERSPower sweeping, power scrub-
bing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good
attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and
weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience &
Air Ticket benefi cial. Email: [email protected]
or Fax: 604-294-5988
CLEANING PERSON Req. P/T for the Coquitlam area. Must have own vehicle and be physically fi t. Great hours! 8:30am-4:30pm - 3 days/wk. Starting Wage. $13.00/hr. Kim 604-808-0212 Serious applicants only!
EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffi c Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Traffi [email protected]
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certifi cation? Get Certifi ed, 604-575-3944
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
130 HELP WANTED
.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certifi ed & experienced. Union wages & benefi ts. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: [email protected]
Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities
Up To $400 CASH DailyF/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring /
Summer Work. SeekingHonest, Hard Working Staff.
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
CommercialTransport Apprentice
Required for Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. 2nd/3rd year level position available in Abbotsford. Engine experience considered an asset. Factory training provided.Union Shop - Full Benefi ts
Fax Resume: 604-888-4749E-mail: [email protected]
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EMPLOYMENT ............................. 102-198
BUSINESS SERVICES ................... 203-387
PETS & LIVESTOCK ...................... 453-483
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........... 503-587
REAL ESTATE ............................... 603-696
RENTALS ...................................... 703-757
AUTOMOTIVE .............................. 804-862
MARINE ....................................... 903-920
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
MECHANICSCommercial Transport
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164 WAREHOUSE
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PERSONAL SERVICES
175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
Specializing in Private Events!We Come To You! Doing It All,
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• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals
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Kristy [email protected]
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182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.
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260 ELECTRICAL
PERSONAL SERVICES
182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
206 APPLIANCE REPAIRS
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
242 CONCRETE & PLACING
UNIQUE CONCRETEDESIGN
F All types of concrete work FF Re & Re F Forming F Site prepFDriveways FExposed FStamped
F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
FREE ESTIMATES
HERFORT CONCRETENO JOB TOO SMALL
Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish
*Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed
Aggregate *Stamped Concrete.*Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement
EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB InsuredLeo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620
245 CONTRACTORSHOME Reno’s - Suites, Kitchen & Bath, Flooring, Composite Decks, Landscape & more. Call Roberto for a free quote 604-961-5156
257 DRYWALLProfessional DRYWALL & TAPING All Textures. Big / Small Projects.
Call: 604-970-1285
CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.
260 ELECTRICAL
All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines &
Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.
DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
260 ELECTRICAL
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORSNew fl oor inst. & fi nishing. Refi n. Repairs, Staining. Free Est. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
281 GARDENING
Prompt Delivery Available7 Days / Week
Meadows LandscapeSupply Ltd.
✶ Bark Mulch✶ Lawn & Garden Soil
✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
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SPRING CLEAN UPS Hedge Trim S Lawn Cuts
S Tree PruningYard Maintenance
Insured S Guaranteed John 778-867-8785
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
M.T. GUTTERSProfessional Installation5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffi t
*CLEANING *REPAIRS30 YEARS EXPERIENCE ~ FULLY INSURED ~
Call Tim 604-612-5388
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Central Creek Construction Refi nishing fl oors, no dust, tiles &
crown mouldings & baseboards. 604-773-7811 / 604-432-1857
HANDYMAN CONNECTIONHANDYMAN CONNECTIONHandyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations - Repairs - 604.878.5232
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing,
reroofi ng. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
Lasnier Wallace Construction New construction, Reno’s, Design. Free est. 778-952-8008 For more details: [email protected]
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.1-800-573-2928
TOTAL RENOVATIONSRepair, Replace, Remodel...
SPECIALIZING IN• Basement Suites • Kitchens
• Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting
• Drywall • Much MoreSince 1972 Dan 778-837-0771
Residential & Commercial“Award Winning Renovations”
32 Years of Experience
DREAMING of a new career?Look in bcclassified.com’s
Class 109 Career Opportunities!Why not make your dream a reality?
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS
RENO &REPAIR
NO JOB TOO SMALL!Renovations/Repairs/Building
S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical
www.jnlreno.comShane 604-690-7565
“Family Owned & Operatedin the Tri-Cities”
288 HOME REPAIRS
.Robert’s Handyman ServiceIf I can’t do it, It can’t be done.604-941-1618 or 604-811-4222.604-941-1618 or 604-844-4222.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
300 LANDSCAPING
D Garden Blend SoilD Lawn Blend SoilD Custom Blends avail.D Composted Mushroom Manure NO Wood byproducts used
When QUALITY Mattersall soils are tested for Optimum
growing requirements.
17607 Ford RoadPitt Meadows
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
604-465-3189
Ed’s ROTOTILLING& LANDSCAPING*Rototilling *Levelling
*Gardens *Loader Work*Brush Cutter *Plowing
~ Free Estimates ~604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246
*LANDSCAPING *YARD CARE*JUNK REMOVAL Any size jobs!604-355-4695 or 604-354-8570
GREENWORX Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls.
Returfi ng, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering,
old swimming pools fi lled in &decks. 604-782-4322
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
317 MISC SERVICES
✶Dump Site Now Open✶SBroken Concrete RocksS
$25.00 Per Metric TonSMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS
$25.00 Per Metric TonGrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
$59.00 Per TonMeadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
320 MOVING & STORAGE
AFFORDABLE MOVINGwww.affordablemoversbc.com
From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks
Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree Estimate/Senior DiscountResidential~Commercial~PianosLOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
604-537-4140
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world
Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person*Reliable Careful Movers. *RubbishRemoval. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
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320 MOVING & STORAGE
MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men
BIG OR SMALL MOVESStart $45/hr ~ All size trucks
Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca604 - 720 - 2009
~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
Robert J. O’Brien
604-728-5643
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland
604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299
2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls
Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is
completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.
STEFANO PAINTINGExterior Summer Special 10% OffFREE Estimates (604)720-1390
NORTH STARS PAINTINGwww.northstars-painting.com
AMAZING WORK,AMAZING VALUE!
778.245.9069
Pay-Less Pro PaintingSpring EXT/INT SPECIAL
LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured
Licensed D ReferencesResidential D Pressure Washing
Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
Scott 604-891-9967 paylesspropainting.com
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD - Est. 1989
✓ F WCB, Insured, Licensed ✓ F Free Estimates ✓ F Many References ✓ F All Types of Painting
B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.
Ph: 604-942-4383www.pro-accpainting.com
A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434
338 PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More
Call Aman: 778-895-2005
341 PRESSURE WASHING
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Roofi ng Experts. 778-230-5717Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
FIVE STAR ROOFINGAll kinds of re-roofi ng & repairs.
Free est. Reasonable rates.778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
356 RUBBISH REMOVAL
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca
372 SUNDECKS
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688.Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
373B TILING
TILES, TILES, HARDWOOD small or big jobs call 604-880-6438 or vis-it www.futuristictiles.com
374 TREE SERVICES
.give and take tree service 778.872.8406
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
374 TREE SERVICES
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
PETS
477 PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
CHIHUAHUAS tiny tea cups pups, ready to go now. $800. call (604)794-7347
CKC Reg Sheltie Puppies sable CH bred-N.B. contract. $1500. River-wind Shelties-Laura. 604-793-6768.
Purebred CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. House pets. 604-854-1978, 604-807-5204
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
506 APPLIANCES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*StoveUp to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
509 AUCTIONS
ONLINE AUCTION COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT- OPENS JUNE 10 - CLOSES JUNE 17, 2015----------Bailiff Seized Goods PLUS Lease Return equip AND some never installed equip.---incl: Eloma Elec Combi Oven, Dish-washers, Mixers, Walkins, Coolers, Freezers, Water Heating, Ice Cream, slicers, furnishings AND MORE....... View Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm @Active Auction Mart Unit 295 - 19358 96th Ave, Surrey, BC--- view ONLINE & REGISTER to BID @ www.activeauction-mart.com --- Tel: 604-371-1190 - email: [email protected]
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
509 AUCTIONS
*** SHORT NOTICE AUCTION *** Unreserved Berry Farm Auction - Saturday June 13th, @10:00 am - 34819 Harris Road, Abbotsford. ** Pre-View Saturday ONLY at 8am before the auction. Farm Tractors, Attachments, Trailers, Equipment, Tools, Shop Equipment, Irrigation Pumps, Farm Supplies, Lumber, Korvan Blueberry Harvester, Spray-ers, 500+ Haskap Plants - LOTS MORE. 604-514-0194www.allcityauctioneers.com
560 MISC. FOR SALE
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD:www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext: 400OT.
REAL ESTATE
636 MORTGAGES
OUR mortgage rates start at 2.19% (oac). Servicing all of BC. Diffi cult Situations Welcome. Call Today (855) 585 2080 or apply online at www.rescommortgage.com
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
2 Bedroom Apartments BRIGHT & LARGE
Central Coquitlam Co-op
No subsidyCls to transit, schools & shops
Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 [email protected]
Coquitlam: Clean, quiet apt blk.
Suites to rent. Sorry no pets.
Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.
(604)936-5755
PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $825 & $845. Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.
PORT MOODY. 2-bdrm condo. 2 bths, 3rd fl r. Inste. laundry. N/s, n/p. $1550 +utils. July 1. (604)347-7404
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
Derek Manor2048 Manning Ave.
Port Coquitlam 604-941-5452; 604-944-7889
Impeccably Clean!
Good Apartment SizesHeat SH/W S Parking
1 & 2 bdrm. Avail July 1$810/mo. No Pets
Ref’s & Credit check req’d
Polo ClubApartments
19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows
Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.3 Blocks to W.C. Express
W 1 & 2 Bdrm SuitesW 3 Appliances
W Secured Garage ParkingW Adult Oriented
W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
604.465.7221
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft. Ground fl oor commercial space. Offi ce / retail / service type busi-ness. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy inter-section. Call 604-464-3550.
750 SUITES, LOWER
COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm. $1100/mo + 1/3 utils/cable. Bus stop out front. 5 Min walk to school. Avail July 1. N/S, sm pet neg. (604)377-6632 or email: [email protected]
COQUITLAM Nice, quiet, renovated 3 bdrm ground fl oor with hardwood fl oors, F/P & W/D. N/P, N/S. $1100 + half utils. Call 604-809-9850.
COQUITLAM, Oxford St. 2Bdr w/o ste, hrdwd fl rs. $1100 incl utils/W/D. NP/NS Avl now/July1 604-945-4151
RENTALS
752 TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets, $1005/mo.Call 604-942-2277
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm town-house, $905. Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.
TRANSPORTATION
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL
ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME
604.683.2200
MARINE
912 BOATS
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