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Celebrated blues singer Jim Byrnes kicks off the Music on the Grill concert series on Saturday, July 4 at Coquitlams Evergreen Cultural Centre. Two other long-standing musicfestivals also begin this weekend: PoCos Summer in the City gets going on Saturday, July 4, and the Sunday Summer Concert Series begins in Port Moody on Sunday, July 5.

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NEWSNOWJohn [email protected] summertime rite of passage is about to

kick off in the Tri-Cities.Three marquee summer music festi-

vals begin this weekend in each city acrossthe area: Music on the Grill in Coquitlam,Summer in the City in PoCo and Port MoodysSummer Sunday Concerts.Now in its seventh year at the Evergreen

Cultural Centre, Music on the Grill gets goingon Saturday, July 4 with an air of familiarity.Back to headline the Evergreen is celebrated

West Coast bohemian Jim Byrnes, wholl per-form alongside the Sojournersto kick off the month-long din-ner and dancing affair for thesecond straight year.The basic concept [behind

Music on the Grill] remainsthe same: it is inspired by mymemories of summer backyardbarbecues followed by musicindoorsoften a jam session,said David Mann, Evergreensperforming arts manager.As is the case with any good

summer mingler, Music on theGrill starts with precisely that a grill. Each event beginswith attendees treated to ameal overlooking Lafarge Lake before young-er, local musicians open up the proceedingswith some music to set the mood. In eachinstance, the headlining act then takes thingsinside for the evenings main performance.In the case of the July 4 performance, the

Leo Bae Jazz Ensemble will warm up thecrowd.Fast forward to July 25, and vocalist Don

Stewart takes the reins alongside the MilesBlack Quartet, who are described as iconsof jazz in the Vancouver music scene. Thepre-show performance will be headed up bycountry/folk singer-songwriter Megan Twist.The third and final performancewill feature

an all-female vocal showcase, with Albertasfolk/country vocal trio The Travelling Mabelsperforming. Mann describes the group asthree generations of women with wonderfulvocal harmonies, veterans of the music busi-ness, doing original songs and classics.Opening up for the Mabels will be 18-year-

old singer/songwriter Rebecca Lappa, whilethe pre-show momentum will build with aperformance by local singer/songwriterJulia Montgomery, who performed twice atEvergreens Emerging Talent Festival earlierthis year.One of the objectives of Music on the Grill

is to feature a mix of veteran and emergingartists whenever possible, and also to presenta variety of musical styles: folk, blues, rock,world, jazz, country, Mann said. Somethingfor every taste. I also try to have a gender bal-

ance as much as possible.For more info on the shows or for tickets,

see www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.Meanwhile, PoCos summertime offerings

also get underway this Saturday and residentsare invited to shake their tail feather or cut arug at Leigh Square.The Village Vibe series, which is set up to

give emerging artists a venue to showcasetheir talent, runs throughout July and Augustat Leigh Square. Performances are split downthe middle between dance and music, withJuly devoted to dance while August gives wayto musical performances.

The community can takepart and learn these new stylesfor free [and] these days inJuly are always super fun, highenergy, and exciting as every-one gets to stand up and dancearound the square without acare in the world, said JessicaNelson, an arts and culture repwith the City of PoCo.And while Village Vibe

shines light on emerging tal-ent, Music in the Park focusesthe spotlight on established,professional acts.To that end, Leonard and

the Lab Rats take over LionsPark on Sunday, July 5, bringing with themfacets of swing, soul, jazz, rock-a-billy androck n roll.Each Sunday throughout July and August

will feature a mosaic of artists and bands thatmirror the diverse cultural fabric found inMetro Vancouver, as bluegrass, jazz, worldmusic, blues and a host of other styles arecovered by artists such as the Tambura RasaTrio, Deanna Knight and the Hot Club ofMars, Rumba Calzada, the Pat Chessell bandand more.While not geared specifically towards

music, other elements of summertime fun arealso incorporated in the Summer in the Cityofferings, most notably the Cinema Under theStars series, and the Port Coquitlam FarmersMarket.Summer in the City, with all of our events

that take place during July and August, arevery popular with the local community herein Port Coquitlam and well attended, whichmakes us feel that all the hard work is 100 percent worth it, Nelson said.For more information about the artists and

performance times, log on to www.portco-quitlam.ca.Port Moodys summer concert offerings are

the epitome of the phrase if you build it, theywill come.The first iteration of the Sunday Summer

Concerts began in 2007, and was a volunteer-driven affair headed up by George and LindaBalzer that featured mostly solo or duo per-

formances.Fast forward eight years, and weekly shows

have garnered corporate sponsorship, a solidvolunteer base and crowds in the 1,000 to2,000 range at Rocky Point Park.Our audiences grow each year as the word

continues to spread of our reputation as amajor live summer-long entertainment eventin the Lower Mainland [that attracts] regularattendees from as far away as Chilliwack,Richmond and the North Shore, George said.Kicking off on Sunday, July 5 and running

through until Aug. 30, each show starts at 2p.m. and the majority of bands are tribute actspaying their musical respects to the likes ofSteely Dan, the Beatles, Earth Wind and Fire,Michael Jackson and more.

Steelin in the Years, a nod to the work ofSteely Dan, opens up this years festivities onSunday, July 5, while Ribfest which willfeature 20 bands and 24 hours of free music takes over Rocky Point Park on July 10.From there, the roster of acts includes Ten

Souljers, Groove & Tonic, Coco Jafro andmore.Rocky Point Park provides the perfect

venue for a family event such as this whereour audience brings its lawn chairs, relaxes,dances, grooves to themusic and smiles a lot,George said. The variety of food establish-ments, water park and recreational facilitiesadd to the all-round appeal for everyone.For more info on the shows, log on to www.

summersundays.ca.

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The Travelling Mabels, top, perform on Aug. 8 as part of Evergreens Music on theGrill Series, while Deanna Knight and the Hot Club of Mars will bring their brand ofgypsy jazz to PoCos Lions Park on July 19 as part of the Music in the Park series.

Rocky Point Parkprovides theperfect venuefor a familyeventGeorge Balzer

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For a couple decades, JohnDel Monte has been dealingwith bears around his PoCohome.Its what youd expect

when your property backsonto Hyde Creek and a popu-lar place for bears to hangout.What he wasnt expecting

was the new city issued bearlock to fail.But thats what Del Monte

claims happened recently

after a large bear made itsway through the lock and thebin on June 23.He said he was just start-

ing to feel confident his foodscraps in the green waste cartwould be out of reach frombears, until the large bruingot in and wrecked the bin.I dont think its [the bear

lock] as good a system as itsmade out to be, Del Montetold the Tri-Cities NOW.The municipality spent

months developing its owngarbage-locking system tokeep bears out of the trash,

rolling out the product andissuing a request for propos-als to have the devices builtlast fall.The city began distribut-

ing the lock, which was builtin-house and certified by theBC Conservation Foundation,free of charge this spring toall homes that receive citywaste services in areas ofhigh bear activity.A spring finance and inter-

governmental committeeupdate noted the cost to rollout the program increased by$152,200 from the original

$638,000 estimate.However, the city is

defending the lock, sug-gesting based on the photoprovided by the resident, thecart lock was not installedproperly.City spokesperson Pardeep

Purewal said in order for thecart lock to perform properly,it should be placed directlybehind the handles of the cartlid and tensioned to resistsliding.We advised the resident to

ensure the straps are placeddirectly behind the han-dles and are adjusted withappropriate tension to pre-vent them from sliding andreferred him to our onlineresources, she said in ane-mail.We also advised the resi-

dent that the cart lock designwas tested by an independ-ent third party and met thestandards set out in the NorthAmerican Bear-ResistantProducts Testing Program.The city also noted it was

the only complaint so farregarding the bear lock.Del Monte insists he

installed the lock correctly asadvised by the city, but hellbe meeting with officials todiscuss if the lock needs to bereplaced for now.In the meantime, hes

bringing his green cart backinside his garage and is

resigned to the ongoing situa-tion.We have to live with the

bears, he said.

To ensure proper install-ment of the lock, the cityhas an instructional video atwww.portcoquitlam.ca/lock.

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Port Coquitlam resident John Del Monte said this largebruin ripped through his city-issued bear lock, but thecity maintains the lock was improperly installed.

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A pair of women are facingseveral charges under theprovinces Wildlife Act forallegedly trafficking in bearparts following an inves-tigation that spanned twocommunities includingCoquitlam.Yunhee Kim is facing nine

charges in total, includingtrafficking and possessingbear gall bladder and bear

paws both in Coquitlam andMerritt, while Yon Kim isfacing four charges includ-ing trafficking and possessingbear paws and gall bladdersout of the two municipalities.Two of the charges against

Yunhee Kim are for traffick-ing wildlife meat, listed asdeer meat.According to court docu-

ments, all of the chargesdate back to a stretch of timebetween Oct. 20, 2014 and

March 25, 2015.The two women made

their first court appearancesin Port Coquitlam provin-cial court on June 25, andare expected back in courtJuly 23. Yunhee Kims law-yer appeared in court on herbehalf.While the BC Conservation

Officer Service couldnt offermany details about the char-ges since the case is beforethe courts, Chris Doyle, act-

ing deputy chief for the ser-vice, said the agency enteredinto a six-month investiga-tion for violations under theWildlife Act that culminatedin Crown approving the char-ges.However, speaking in gen-

eral, he said the bear parts arewanted both within Canadaand outside the country.It is a particular concern of

ours where wildlife is beingused for that kind of commer-

cial purpose, Doyle told theTri-Cities NOW, noting inves-tigations of this nature occurfrom time to time.Obviously, theres a mar-

ket for it, we have inter-cepted things that have beenheading out of the country.The two women, if con-

victed, face a fine of up to$250,000 and two years injail for a first conviction.Doyle is hoping the char-

ges will serve as a deterrentfor others, noting this typeof trafficking can have animpact on the species and the

environment.Our job is to protect and

maintain healthy populationsof wildlife and these typesof contraventions can have adirect impact on those popu-lations, he said.Though the two women

are from Burnaby, the con-servation service notedthe offences took place inCoquitlam and Merritt.The conservation service is

urging the public to call theirtoll free 1-877-952-7277(RAPP) to report any poach-ing or violations.

Allegedbear trafficking linked toCoquitlamNEWSN0W

SUSPECTS FACEMORETHANADOZENCHARGES, EXPECTED BACK IN COURTON JULY 23

Volunteerfor a CivicCommittee!Port Moody Council is accepting applicationsfrom residents interested in volunteering.Opportunities start immediately to serve on arange of advisory bodies, including:

City/CP Rail Community Advisory Panel;

Joint Family Court andYouth JusticeCommittee;

Secondary Suite Task Force Committee; and

Seniors Focus Committee

Most committees meet once a month on aweekday evening. Find full terms of reference andapply at www.portmoody.ca/volunteer.

Need more info? Contact our CommitteeCoordinator at [email protected] 604.469.4539. Application deadline isFriday, July 10, 2015.

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Join us for aWorld Cafe discussionon transportation in Port MoodyThe City of Port Moody is preparing a newMaster Transportation Plan, TransPort Moody,

to improve how you travel in and though our city. TransPort Moody will guide investments in

transportation over the next 25 years - and we need your input!

Join us for aWorld Cafe in the Galleria at City Hall on July 2 and share your thoughts. Participants will

engage in a focused discussion on Port Moodys transportation issues, opportunities and priorities.



For nearly 40 years, the Blakeburn lagoonsin the Riverwood area of Port Coquitlam havebeen essentially off limits to the public.The swampy site east of Blakeburn

Elementary and north of Carnoustie GolfClub has been closed to the public since the1970s when two sanitary settling ponds weredecommissioned.But in a couple years, the area will look very

different.On Monday, the City of Port Coquitlam,

along with the provincial and federal govern-ments announced a funding agreement toremediate the site and build a new park on the11-hectare piece of land.The new park will feature two linked

lagoons, trails, picnic areas and opportunitiesfor nature viewing and education.It will also provide wildlife and bird habitat

and serve as a stormwater retention area forthe Riverwood neighbourhood.The new park is scheduled to be open by the

summer of 2017.The total cost of the project is pegged at

$2.8 million, with the provincial and federalgovernments chipping in $1.9 million.The remaining funds will come from the

citys parkland and development cost chargereserve fund.The city will also fund an estimated

$165,500 for parkland costs (structures,trails, signage, parking), which are not eli-gible for grant funding.PoCo Mayor Greg Moore noted the pro-

ject had been on a list of unfunded projectsfor years, and the city jumped at the chanceto move it forward when a funding sourcebecame available.I think its going to be a great enhancement

to the neighbourhood, he said, pointing outpeople will soon be able to walk around thearea rather than seeing it behind a fence.Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam MP

James Moore said the project was ideal forfederal money because it was ready to begin.As we have more and more growth here

all along the Fremont Connector, this wholearea of the northeast sector and east PoCo isin need of addressing so the partnershipto make this a reality, to move it forward andremediate it and make it into a nice greenspace makes a lot of sense, he said.The project includes the removal of existing

pipe infrastructure, the installation of stormwater and flood management systems, andthe treatment or removal of hazardousmateri-als from the site.Meanwhile, the city will start the design

work and public input meetings early this fallon the new park.According to a PoCo press release, the city

considered developing the unused site intoa community passive park in the late 1990s,but the project was deferred due to the highcost of rehabilitation work, including remov-ing the old piping and hazardous substancesin the soil.The project was included in the 2006 parks,

recreation and culture plan as a future passivepark, pending funding.

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NEWSN0W Public Hearing

I`spcctio` of docemc`ts:Prior to the public hearing, the public is welcome to inspect the proposed bylaws and any related

bylaws, reports and plans at:

Corporate Office, Port Coquitlam City Hall

8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) from June 23, 2015 toJuly 13, 2015 at 4:00 pm

Visit the website for details or a larger map.

More info: Development Services, 604.927.5442.

www.po^tcoqeitfam.ca/dcti`vofvcd

Officiaf Commeìty Pfa` a`dZoì`d Byfaw Amc`dmc`ts

The City of Port Coquitlam will be holding Public Hearings to consider a number of bylaw

amendments as follows.

Zoì`d Byfaw Amc`dmc`ts (I`destîaf): The intent of Bylaw 3911 is generally to updateand clarify various definitions; require certain uses in industrial areas to have an industrial

component; remove lot coverage limits in the General M1 and Light M3 Industrial zones and

simplify landscaping requirements.

Zoì`d Byfaw Amc`dmc`ts(Hoesckccpi`d): The intent of Bylaw 3912 isgenerally to update addresses for a number

of parcels, amend building heights in the

townhouse, rowhouse and RA1 apartment

zones, remove Civic Uses from the

M1 General Industrial zone, and clarify

permitted uses in the P1 - Institutional zone.

OCP a`d Zoì`d Byfaw Amc`dmc`ts(2594 Pitt River Road): The intent of Bylaws

3914 and 3915 is to designate the City-

owned property as PR - Parks Reserve

and zone as P3 - Parks and Natural Area in

keeping with the existing use.

OCP a`d Zoì`d Byfaw Amc`dmc`ts(1701 Taylor Street): The intent of Bylaws

3917 and 3918 is to correct the designation

of the property as R Residential and zone

as RS1 Single Residential in keeping with

the existing use.

Zoì`d Byfaw Amc`dmc`t(1595 Greenmount Avenue): The intent

of Bylaw 3918 is to zone the City-owned

property as P3 (Parks and Natural Area)

in keeping with the existing use.

OCP Amc`dmc`t(2634/36 Kingsway Avenue):

The intent of Bylaw 3919 is to correct

the designation of the property as R

Residential in keeping with the existing use.

Braden Hutchins, MAPA, Manager of Corporate Office and Lands604.927.5421 [email protected]

PuBlIC HeArIng7 pm o` Mo`day,Jefy 13, 2015

Council Chambers

Port Coquitlam City Hall

gIVe YOur InPuTAll members of the public

will have a reasonable

opportunity to be heard

or to present written

submissions about the

bylaw at the hearing.

Coe`cif ca`òt ^cccivc `cwo^ additioàf i`fo^matioò` this appficatio` aftc^

thc pebfic hcaî`d.

CITY HAll2580 Shaughnessy Street

Port Coquitlam BC

Notice of Public HearingZoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3909

Location:Street address:1940 & 1944 Brown Street

Inspection of documents:

Legal address:Lot A, Block D, District Lot 255,

New Westminster District,

Plan 2106, Except Plan 34173

Prior to the public hearing, the public is welcome toinspect the proposed bylaw and any related bylaws,reports and plans at:

Corporate Office, Port Coquitlam City Hall8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays)From June 23 to July 13, 2015 at 4pm

Visit the website for details or a larger map.

More info: Development Services, 604.927.5442.

Public Hearing7 pm on Monday,July 13, 2015

Council Chambers

Port Coquitlam City Hall

GIVE YOUR INPUTAll members of the public

will have a reasonable

opportunity to be heard

or to present written

submissions about the

bylaw at the hearing.

Council cannot receive newor additional informationon this application after

the public hearing.

CITY HALL2580 Shaughnessy Street

Port Coquitlam BC

www.portcoquitlam.ca/getinvolved

Proposed 4-lot subdivision 1940 and 1944 Brown Street

To rezone a duplex-zoned lot and adjoining 2.6 m strip of roadallowance at the corner of Brown Street and Warwick Avenue toResidential Single Dwelling 2 (RS2) to allow for a 4-lot subdivision.

Braden Hutchins,MAPA,Manager of Corporate Office and Lands604.927.5421 [email protected]


High above the second floorrotunda in the B.C. legis-lature are four murals thatcelebrate the industriesthat helped create thisprovince.With each passing day, those murals

are becoming increasingly rooted in thepast and somewhat irrelevant to themodern-day province that BritishColumbia has become.The murals show pioneer figures

engaged in agriculture, mining, forestryand fishing. Back in the 1800s and early1900s, those industries were indeeddominant in B.C. and remained so fordecades.But if someone were to paint murals

today that depicted the face of themodernworkforce of British Columbians,the pictures would be radically different.Instead of loggers, fishers, farmers and

miners, we would see nurses, construc-tionworkers, hospitality servers and pub-lic sector employees.Here are some numbers to ponder:Since 1987, the number of people

working in B.C. in agriculture, forest-ry, mining and fishing has declined by17,000.Over that same time period in this

province, the number of people workingin construction has ballooned by morethan 120,000, while those working infood and beverage stores has increasedby 31,000, and there are 34,000 morenurses working in the health care system.

But its not just a fact that there hasbeen a dramatic transformation over thepast 30 years or so of which industriesdominate the provincial economy; itsalso true that the nature of work is rad-ically changing as well.Two noted magazines have recently

made those changes the subject of coverstories. The Atlantic Monthlys is entitledThe End of Work while The Economistwent with The Weaker Sex: no jobs, nofamily, no prospects (a cheeky referenceto male workers).Being magazines, both cover stor-

ies are deliberately provocative but arewell-grounded in research. The Atlanticargues that never-ending technologicalchange is reducing employers needs forhuman employees, while The Economistargues the traditional male bastion ofblue collar jobs is rapidly shrinking insize.Both premises seem sound, given

that anyone who knows members ofthe Millennial generation knows theressomething remarkably different going onout there in the job market, somethingthat wasnt there even 10 years ago.Its no secret that young people are

finding it harder and harder to find full-time and well-paying jobs. Many holddown two or more part-time jobs, andescaping the minimum wage ghetto isproving an elusive goal for many.As the Baby Boomer generation rapidly

moves into retirement, the jobs its mem-

bers are leaving behind may disappearwith them.The days of a mass of well-paid indus-

trialized jobs are drawing to a close. Itsworth noting most of those jobs wereunionized, and came with generousbenefits packages that went beyond asolid salary.Take the traditional media industry.

For decades, daily newspapers employedhundreds of employees andmost of themwere well-compensated (when benefitswere included, I suspect the averageannual compensation was on averageabout $100,00 for many).But the model to keep daily news-

papers afloat is broken, and those well-paid jobs are disappearing by the buyoutload. Younger workers may eventuallytake over some of those jobs and otherjobs in television media, but they areunlikely to come with anywhere near thesame high-pay packet.This scenario has played out in a

number of sectors. The result is likely tobe lower-paying jobs (a huge spike in thenumber of people working in fast foodjoints or all-night convenience stores isnot exactly a big boost for the economy,let alone those workers pocketbooks).I suspect those hoping to succeed in

the job market in the coming years willhave to be multi-skilled, well-educatedand willing to freelance their skills to anumber of employers.Now, I suppose there will always be

the proverbial starving artists out therelooking for work. But dont bet on any ofthem landing work anytime soon paint-ing newmurals at the legislature to markthis dramatic and ongoing shift in theemployment picture.

Keith Baldrey is chief politicalreporter for Global BC

The sizzling temperatures currently pummellingthe Lower Mainland and the Tri-Cities whichare expected to remain for a couple months are a perfect backdrop for some summer fun.You dont have to head into The Big Smoke tosee some good live entertainment under a blue or starrysky.There are plenty of festival options for any discerning

Tri-Cities resident to enjoy this summer, starting this week-end with the Evergreen Cultural Centres Music on the Grillon Saturday, July 4.Back to headline the event is Jim Byrnes, wholl perform

alongside the Sojourners to kick off the month-long dinnerand dancing affair.Essentially, each event begins with attendees taking in

a meal overlooking Lafarge Lake before the headlining actthen takes things inside for the evenings main perform-ance.Rocky Point Park in Port Moody is the backdrop for the

Sunday Summer Concerts, which has now grown to draw1,000 to 2,000 people performance at the park.The series, which begins this weekend (July 5), was

launched back in 2007 and has established a solid fan baseover eight years.Throw in the upcoming and lip-smacking Ribfest next

weekend, and Rocky Point will be one of the hot spots tobe this summer.PoCo is also doing its part with the Village Vibe series

at Leigh Square and the Music in the Park series at LionsPark.Those performances start this Saturday and Sunday,

respectively.In fact, there are all kinds of events happening through-

out the summer around the community worthy of yourattention. So get out and enjoy the sounds of summer righthere in the Tri-Cities, with family, friends and neighbours.The best part is that wherever you live, you probably

wont have to go very far.

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SAWMILL SITEA BOTTLENECKRe: Whats next for saw-

mill site? Thursday June25.With access to the existing

Mill & Timber property throttledby the two-lane Moody Streetoverpass, then any substantialre-development should be con-tingent on improved access.One improvement to con-

sider would be the constructionof a four-lane Murray-ClarkeConnector. As well, this newlink would improve emergencyservice response to this site fromeast and west.Another improvement might

be a pedestrian overpass of theCP Rail mainline from the siteto a new Evergreen rapid transitstation near Barnet Highway andClarke St.

Derek WilsonPort Moody

AREVOLTINGDEVELOPMENT[Watching] the corruption in

Greece, where 500 billion euroswent up in smoke, it is easy tosee what is happening in B.C.The developers are loving the

loss of our farmland. They loveSkyTrain to push density imagine 20 [storey buildings]in beautiful Port Moody. Manylarge companies are headquar-tered in other countries and weare just saps; sheep have moresense. It took me two hours totravel from Langley to Vancouver[recently] and we started backat 2:45 p.m., before what useto be rush hour, now we callit rush day. Wall-to-wall con-dos on what was once beautifulfarmland for mile after mile bothsides of the Fraser River. Dontyou love our government, rightor left it is all the same, all for re-election no matter what is left forour children.Now they want another mil-

lion people in Vancouver. Theroads will be full of all the newcars bought by people in the newapartments close to SkyTrain.Well we need employment theysay... It is true but more densityalso means more unemployment,crime (30 days of shootings inSurrey).More hospitals [but] try

now to find a doctor.The developers leave with

their bags of dollars and a few ofour remaining blueberry plants...and now there is no more fruitand veggies from California

(drought) the people living inthe small expensive narrowVancouver apartments are won-dering whats to eat.I know my coffee buddies

will be saying hes not forprogress, hes ready for a stay atRiverview. You forget all thosepeople from Riverview now livedowntown. The developers I amsure will want the Riverviewland and are at this very momentplanning who to influence.Shouldnt be too difficult.Now whats next Colony

Farm? That wouldnt be as easy.The farm thankfully is in theGVRD. If you love Coquitlamand our province then speak upwhen you get a chance folks.

Brian RobinsonCoquitlam

THANKS TOJAMESMOORERe: Best wishes to James

Moore Letter to the Editor,Thursday June 25:Putting political differences

aside, I respect and thank JamesMoore for his 15 years of publicservice.During his time in office,

Minister Moore made some sig-nificant contributions to his con-

stituents, as well as our commun-ity and country. Minister Mooresdecision not to seek reelection inorder to be closer to his youngfamily is an honourable one, andI offer my deepest sympathieson the news of his son Spencershealth challenges.

Sara NormanFederal NDP candidate

Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam

AUSTIN AVE. ANAUTOBAHNRe: Weve become com-

placent, Letter to theEditor, Oct. 18, 2013:Since my letter on road risks

appeared, three people havelost their lives on my street, justblocks from my home. [The latestaccident was] June 21, 2015 thankfully there were no seriousinjuries.In times of speed bumps, raised

intersections, traffic circles andother traffic calming devices,Austin Avenue continues to beCoquitlams Autobahn.

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MundyParkEnhancements toBenetParkUsersMundy Park is a Coquitlam jewel with 400 acres of urban forest dedicated forthe publics use and enjoyment.

Recognizing the need to balance the needs of various park users, the City ofCoquitlam developed a Forest Management Plan for the park that was adoptedby Council in June 2015.

As part of the public consultation process for the Forest Management Plan, theCity received many comments from the public on dog conicts in Mundy Park,and how these conicts were impacting public enjoyment.

As such, Council recently approved a multi-pronged approach to help managethese conicts and achieve a better balance for all park users. This includes:

Increased Bylaw Enforcement this is already underway using existingresources. The results of this will be monitored and will inform a futurebudget request for more Bylaw presence in the park on an ongoing basis. Trail Enhancements and New Separate Trails construction is planned forlater this year and plans will incorporate:1. A new permanent dog off leash trail loop in the southeast corner of thepark that will be off leash from dawn to dusk every day. This will providea 20 to 30 minute walk with an option for a shorter walk if desired and willconnect with the parking lot on Chilko and Mariner Way.2. A new No Dogs/ Nature Trail Loop will be connected to the Mundy Laketrail that has always been a no dogs zone due to its sensitive habitat. This willprovide a 1,750 meter nature trail loop available for those who wish to avoidencounters with dogs.3. The paved community path will remain dogs on leash only as has alwaysbeen the case. As the attached map illustrates, the developed part of the parkincluding the playground and sports elds will remain on leash only.4. All the rest of the forest trail system will remain status quo, with dogsallowed off leash from dawn until 10 am daily. There are no plans to changethe current off leash hours.

New signage and maps will also be installed to make it easy for people to ndtheir way and understand the rules.

The total cost for all of these improvements including the overall trail systemimprovements, the No Dogs / Nature Trail Loop and the Dog Off LeashLoop is $175,000.

It is anticipated that construction on the new trails will begin later in 2015.City staff will also hold information sessions in the park to help usersunderstand the changes.

To nd out more about the Mundy Park Forest Management plan, visitcoquitlam.ca/mundy. To learn more about Coquitlams various dog off leashfacilities, visit coquitlam.ca/dogparks.

Jeremy [email protected] Coquitlam family is warning the com-

munity about a citizenship scam after almostfalling victim to the fraud.The incident happened last month, when

Sabrina Chittaranjans grandmother was atthe family home and received a call fromsomeone claiming to be with the RCMP.The person on the phone told the 79-year-

old her citizenship expired and she wouldneed to give police $2,000 or they wouldarrest her. She wisely passed the phone to hergranddaughter, who wasnt about to fall forthe scam.To the best of my knowledge, citizenship

doesnt need to be renewed, Chittaranjantold the Tri-Cities NOW. I thought that waspretty strange.So she told the person she wasnt going to

pay it and hung up. However, the scammercalled back again right after, using a threaten-ing voice.Still, Chittaranjan wasnt falling for it.I kind of yelled at them and said dont call

this number again and they havent calledback, she said.But Chittaranjan is convinced had she not

been home, her grandmother and family

would have been out of a lot of money.She believes the scammers are targeting

people with ethnic backgrounds, suggestingthe immigrant population can be insecureabout their citizenship.The Chittaranjans have lived in Canada for

25 years.The family called Coquitlam RCMP and is

hoping to get the word out so other familiesdont get fooled by the scam.RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said its concern-

ing that people would be posing as Mounties,noting police would never make a phone calland demand money from people in exchangefor not being arrested.He said police are aware of a similar scam

and is suggesting the best thing for peopleto do is hang up. Chung also reminded resi-dents if they get such a call, to report it tothe detachment. He said if police get enoughcalls, theyll put out an advisory to the com-munity.However, Chung noted if the person isnt

ultimately scammed or lose money, an inves-tigation would not likely be opened.Instead, people would be urged to call to

the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.Its always good to report it so that were

aware this is going on, he said.

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A Coquitlam teen whoswatted and harassedpeople across the U.S. andCanada last year took sad-istic delight in his crimesand is a high risk to reoffend,according to psychiatricreports.The 17-year-old, who can-

not be identified under theYouth Criminal Justice Act,has pleaded guilty to 23charges, including extortion,public mischief and criminalharassment.He was initially facing

more than 40 charges.His sentencing hear-

ing concluded on Mondayin provincial court in PortCoquitlam.

A sentencing decision isexpected on July 9.The charges were related

to numerous incidents thattook place from January toDecember 2014 and involvednearly 30 people.The teen found his targets

who were gamers andmostly female online.When they would not

acknowledge friend and fol-low requests or send himthings that he wanted, suchas photos, he harassed themand their families.He flooded their social

media accounts with spam,called and texted them at allhours, ordered pizzas andtaxis to their homes, can-celled their utilities, postedtheir personal and finan-cial information online and

swatted them.The swatting involved call-

ing the local police depart-ment and reporting hostagesituations involving weaponsat the victims addresses.H e a v i l y

armed officersshowed up atthe victimshomes and, ina number ofcases, arrestedthe peopleinside.The inci-

dents tookplace inKelowna andseveral U.S.l o c a t i o n s :Polk County,Fla.; Phoenixand Tucson in Arizona; fourcommunities in California;Burnsville, Minn., Ogden,Utah, and Grove City, Ohio.(He) caused many people

a great deal of grief acrossCanada and the U.S., saidCrown prosecutor MichaelBauer.Bauer described the sheer

number of crimes the teencommitted as astounding.(He) only stopped com-

mitting these criminaloffences because he wasarrested and taken into cus-tody on Dec. 5, 2014, Bauersaid.According to psychiatric

reports, the teen dismissedthe effects of his actionson his victims, disavowedresponsibility for what othersdid with the information

he posted online and evenblamed one victim for whathe did to her and said shedeserved it.Bauer proposed a two-

year custody and supervisionorder, with 16months spentin a detentioncentre andeight monthsunder super-vision in thecommunity,with a num-ber of condi-tions.The teen

would becredited with209 days incustody, leav-ing a little

more than nine months in hisjail term.Defence lawyer Stephen

Martin did not argue againstthe Crowns submission andsubmitted that his clientshould live with his moth-er while under communitysupervision, even thoughshe has said that she has hadtrouble controlling him in thepast.Martin said he believes the

teen has learned from histime in jail, and noted he hastold his client that if he is con-victed of similar crimes as anadult he will face a harsherpunishment.I dont think he wants

to waste his life in a federalpenitentiary, Martin said.

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[He] caused manypeople a greatdeal of griefacross Canadaand the U.S.Michael Bauer,Crown prosecutor

Campfire bannow inplaceThe Coastal Fire Centre has announced a campfire ban that

stretches across B.C. Parks, Crown lands and private landssouth of Knight Inlet on the Mainland.The Coastal Fire Centre is implementing this partial camp-

fire ban due to dry forest fuel conditions and rising temper-atures. It is intended to help prevent human-caused wildfiresand protect public safety, and it will remain in effect until thepublic is notified otherwise.All other types of open fires remain prohibited throughout

the Coastal Fire Centres jurisdictional area, including back-yard burning or land-clearing burn piles. Burning barrels,burning cages, fireworks, firecrackers, sky lanterns and binaryexploding targets are also prohibited.The prohibition does not apply within the boundaries of a

local government that has wildfire prevention bylaws in placeand is serviced by a fire department.However, since local governments may have their own

burning regulations in place, always check with local author-ities before lightning a fire of any size, notes a press releasefrom the province.The prohibition does not apply to CSA-rated or ULC-rated

cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to aportable campfire apparatus that uses briquettes, liquid orgaseous fuel, so long as the height of the flame is less than 15centimetres.Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibi-

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Jeremy [email protected] City of Coquitlam has denied any fault

in a fall on a city sidewalk that allegedlyinjured a woman.The city has denied all of the allegations in a

lawsuit filed by Isabella Maunder.According to a statement of claim filed in

May, Maunder is suing the City of Coquitlamover an alleged fall and injuries suffered onNov. 11, 2014.Court documents state she was a pedestrian

on a sidewalk adjacent to The High StreetbetweenGlenDrive and Atlantic Avenuewhenshe tripped and fell over the metal edgingsurrounding a depressed tree well that wascovered by leaves.Maunder,who is described as retired, claims

the fall caused several injuries, including abroken right shoulder, bruising and abrasions,general stiffness and difficulty sleeping.But in its response, the city said that the tree

well described in the suit is not on the side-walk as alleged by the plaintiff, but rather is autility strip between the road.The city claims the tree well is not on the

sidewalk but rather in and area between theroad and sidewalk, or boulevard, and is notdesigned, constructed or intended for pedes-trian passage.

The city also denies the road, the tree wellor the sidewalk were defective, unsafe orhazardous. If they were on the date in ques-tion, the municipality did not known or hadno reason to know the road utility could posea danger. The response claims that any injury,loss or damage suffered by Maunder was pre-existing at the time of the accident and shefailed to take reasonable steps tomitigate suchan injury. None of the allegations have beenproven in court.This is one of several recent suits still in the

court process involving falls on city streets.Last year, Albert Trim filed a suit against the

city and 7-Eleven Canada after he allegedlyinjured himself by falling into a manhole infront of the store at 1031 Brunette Ave.Both the city and the company have denied

the claims made in the suit.In the autumn of 2013, Maria Hackworth

filed a civil claim against the city for generaland special damages related to a fall, afterallegedly tripping and falling over unevenpavement.The suit claims Hackworth was walking

along the sidewalk just west of WestviewStreet when she tripped and fell over unevenpavement, causing injury, loss and damage.The city also denied the claims made in that

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Jeremy [email protected] prolific offender behind

an alleged crime spreethat spanned a half dozencommunities, includingCoquitlam, is behind bars.Thirty-nine year old Paul

Hebert was arrested on June18 by Coquitlam RCMPs pro-lific target team (PTT) afterhe was allegedly spotted driv-ing a stolen vehicle.According to Coquitlam

RCMP, since Nov. 14, 2014,police investigators fromRichmond, Port Moody, PortMann, New Westminster,West Vancouver, Burnaby

and Kelowna have investi-gated a number of propertycrimes, driving offences andfrauds allegedly related toHebert.When his fingerprints were

allegedly found on a stolenvehicle in Coquitlam on June11, the PTT made him a pri-ority.Apprehending prolific

offenders is what PTT doesbest and Mr. Paul Hebert isan alleged prolific offenderand well known to us. This iswhy we were able to locatehim in just a few days, saidCpl. Scott Grimmer, who isone of two PTT team leaders,in a statement.Police noted there were 12

outstanding arrest warrantsfor Hebert from more thanfive jurisdictions at the timeof his arrest.In addition, Hebert is

facing the following chargesincluding:

Possession of stolenproperty over $5,000 Two charges of posses-

sion of stolen property under$5,000 Driving while prohibitedRCMP noted the Air One

police helicopter was used inthe arrest.The helicopter followed

the stolen vehicle and helpedthe PTT arrest him withoutincident.Having teams such as

this, combined with the dedi-cated efforts of surroundingpolice agencies and special-ized teams, allows officersto proactively focus on thosewho commit the major-ity of crimes, said AsstCommissioner Dan Malo,Officer in Charge of theRCMPLower Mainland District.Hebert has been held in

custody since his arrest andappeared in Port Coquitlamprovincial court June 30.

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$580K forarts,seniors, veteransPort MoodyWestwoodPort Coquitlam MP James Moore

announced more than $579,000 in funding for a host of Tri-Cities groups and events late last week. Thirty-two organizations in the Tri-Cities receive a com-

bined $357,000 in Canada Summer Jobs funding to hire 87students. City of Coquitlam and the Port Coquitlam Canada Day

Task Force will receive $32,500 to host Canada Day celebra-tions, while Port Moody Heritage Society has received fund-ing of $2,000 for National Aboriginal Day and Canada Dayactivities. Evergreen Cultural Centre receives multi-year funding of

$40,000 to present its performing arts series. Socit francophone de Maillardville receives multi-year

funding of $60,000 to launch a promotional campaign calledFlaunt Your Frenchness Firement Francophone. Korean War Veterans Association of Western Canada

receives $2,500 to celebrate Korean War Veterans Day. Hawthorne Seniors Care Community receives $29,920 to

improve accessibility. Tri-City Iranian Cultural Society receives $14,280 to sup-

port field trips and intergenerational activities. Port Moody Golden Spike Days Society receives $27,000

to host the 39th Golden Spike Days Festival. Port Coquitlam May Day Organizing Committee received

funding of $13,800 to host the Port Coquitlam May DayFestival.

Partners in pedalsJeremy [email protected] a couple years now, several kids bikes

have been languishing in the Port MoodyPolice Departments exhibit room.Theyve either been stolen, lost or aban-

doned and recovered by police.Thanks to a combined effort by the depart-

ment, Rotary Club of Port Moody and CapsWestwood Cycle, the kids bikes will soon geta new life in the hands of a deserving PortMoody student.On Friday, a total of eight bikes were hand-

ed out to students at Moody Elementary.Const. Luke VanWinkel explained the bikes

had accumulated over the last couple years,and so the department likes to give themaway.He noted the department only gets about

30 recovered bikes a year, so it takes time forthe kids bikes to accumulate.Its a great way to give back to the com-

munity, he said, addingmost recovered bikes

tend to end up at a police auction.Van Winkel also pointed out it was up to

the school to identify the students and fam-ilies that would best benefit from receiving arefurbished bike.Rotarymember Peter Cuthbert said the club

did a similar project a couple years back, andmembers were eager to get onboard again.This is one project were happy to give

back, he said, noting anymoney the club getsthrough various events and fundraisers goesback to the community.Meanwhile, Caps was responsible for

checking over the bikes and making suretheyre road worthy.Chelsea Hobbis with Caps said the bikes

had seen some weathering since they were inthe department for the last couple years.She said the bikes are now ready to go for

the summer.We were happy to volunteer our time as

mechanics to repair the bikes and get theminto riding order, Hobbis said.

COMMUNITY&LIFEJEREMY DEUTSCH/NOW

Port MoodyPolice Const.Luke VanWinkel, atleft, RotarysPeterCuthbertand CapsWestwoodCyclesChelseaHobbis arehelping kidsget back onbikes.


TEE OFF FOR LITERACYPort Metro Vancouverknows that literacyis a key to healthycommunities. Thats whytheyve stepped up asa presenting sponsorfor Port Moody PublicLibrarys 15th annualLinks to Literacy GolfTournament, to be heldAugust 25th atWestwood Plateau Golf& Country Clubin Coquitlam.

As Canadas largestport, we are proud tosupport initiatives thatenrich local communitiesand build connections

said Evangeline Englezos,Director of Communityand Aboriginal Affairs,Port Metro Vancouver.Literacy helpscommunities achieve asustainable future, whereall residents have the skillsthey need to succeed.

Golf tournament proceedsfund library literacyprograms and servicesthat help residentsaccess and understandinformation,exchange ideas, andbecome active andengaged citizens.Past projects include a

digital early learning hubto enhance literacy for theyoungest learners, and amobile laptop lab to takelearning anywhere in ourcommunity.

Join Port Metro Vancouverand other sponsors thisAugust for a day of funon the green, and be aliteracy champion! Formore information, checkthe librarys website atlibrary.portmoody.ca/linksor phone604-469-4577.

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The SHARE Family &Community Services Societyis ramping up its efforts tocollect food and cash dona-tions to support food bankclients through until the fall.The society has many

fun volunteer opportunitiesthroughout the summer sea-son to support the food bank

at a time when donations arelow.If you enjoy volunteering

and working with the pub-lic then consider volunteer-ing for one of the followingevents that the society is apart of:1 Hard Rock Casino Car

Show on Saturday, July 18.

The Hard Rock Casinois hosting the Ultimate CarShow and they have offeredSHARE the opportunity torun a 50/50 draw during theday with all proceeds sup-porting SHARE programs.SHARE is looking for 15

to 20 outgoing volunteers toassist with ticket sales.

2 Remember the FoodBankFoodDriveonSaturday,July 25 and Sunday, July 26.This event is SHAREs

major summer push to helpstock the food bank shelvesand culminates in one lastlarge food drive on the lastweekend of July.SHARE wants to fill

those food bank shelves andis looking for a big groupof volunteers to help buildenergy and encourage dona-tions.The society will be asking

for two groups of four to sixvolunteers at each location tocommit to three-hour shifts.SHAREs services touch

more than 55,000 people inthe Tri-Cities area annually.Since 1972, SHARE has

provided services to helpvulnerable individuals andfamilies to have the oppor-tunity to pursue the life theychoose.For more info, visit

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Revitalize your kids toys in no time

Children can berough on theirtoys, and manya toy has foundits way into thegarbage pile long before par-ents could have imagined itwould when they purchasedthe item.But there are various, easy

ways to rehabilitate toys sothey can go on to have moreutility and not end up in thegarbage prematurely.The following suggestions

can help restore some of theluster that made kids lovetheir now-damaged toys. Fix tangled doll hair.

Dolls come out of the boxlooking pristine, but aftera few play sessions, theirnylon locks can become aknotted mess, and brushingonly seems to make it worse.Rather than giving that prin-cess doll a buzz cut to rem-edy the bad hair day, visityour laundry room.Fill a spray bottle with

a 50-50 mix of water andliquid fabric softener.Spray the solution onto

the doll hair.Use a comb or brush to

work out the tangles, thenrinse the hair with clean

water.Allow to dry before put-

ting it back into your young-sters toy box.

Clean up plush toys.Plush toys are often chil-drens first and most belovedcompanions.

As a result, they canbecome grimy from con-stantly being dragged hereand there through areas thatare not always very clean.Many plush toys can be runthrough a washing machinesgentle cycle.Place the stuffed toy in a

light-coloured pillowcase,and be sure to securely closethe pillowcase to protect theplastic eyes and other com-ponents of the plush.Wash and tumble dry on

low to refresh the toy.Adding a little more stuff-

ing to a plush toy can makea world of difference as well.Find a seam and make asmall hole in the stitching.Stuff in some more battingor loose fill purchased from acraft store. Use an unsharp-ened pencil to push the stuff-ing into hard-to-reach areas,such as thin arms and legs ofthe doll.Then stitch up the hole

before giving the toy back toyour child. Clean gummed-up elec-

tronics.Electronic toys are favour-

ites for many children.Toys with keyboards or

buttons that need to be

pressed can become stuckover time, rendering the toyuseless thanks to debris thataccumulates.It can be challenging to

clean electronic toys becausethey are sensitive to water.Use a rag soaked with dishliquid and water.Ring out the rag before

wiping down the surface ofthe toy.This will help clean up any

sticky residue and other dirt.Use a cotton swab dipped in

rubbing alcohol to clean inbetween tight areas, such asbetween keys.Rubbing alcohol evapor-

ates quickly, so it is generallysafer to use on electronicsthan water.The alcohol also can help

disinfect the toy.Before discarding kids

toys, parents can firstexplore the many ways togive the items new life.

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There are plenty of ways to rehabilitate your childs toyso it doesnt end up in the garbage.

Summer Slide is a termparents may hear at the endof the school year. Summerslide refers to knowledgegained during the school yearthat may be lost over the dur-ation of summer break.Minds left to sit idle can

haunt children when its timeto return to the classroom.But parents who engagekids throughout the summerand reinforce educationallysound activities can preventsummer slide. Make vacations educa-

tional. Visit a locale kids havestudied in class and exploreits culture and traditions. Offer plenty of read-

ing materials. Reading canexpand childrens minds andhelp them build andmaintaintheir vocabulary. Ask teachers for work

packets. Students can stayon top of their studies bydoing some light schoolworkthroughout the summer. Purchase a journal.

Encourage kids to writeabout their summer adven-tures in a journal.Chances are their teach-

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Showcasinglocal peopleand events

How can you share?Do you have a photo of a local person or place youd like to share with the rest of the Tri-Cities? E-mail it asa high-resolution JPG file to [email protected]. Include a brief writeup, and the first and lastnames of everyone in the photo, from left to right. Put Faces and Places in the subject line of your e-mail.

JEREMY DEUTSCH/NOWGrilling forSHARE: Tri-CitiesNOW publisherShannon Balla,left, and CatherineAckerman, ofExpress EmploymentProfessionals,helped out at lastweeks Half-Wayto Christmas Foodand Fund Drive forthe SHARE Society.Held at PriceSmartFoods in Coquitlam,and co-sponsored bythe Tri-Cities NOW,the event raisedabout $600 in dona-tions along with 155pounds worth offood donations.

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Hockey helpers: Members of the under-10 Redhawksteam from the Tri-City Minor Ball Hockey Associationraised $463 for a pair of charities: Kick for a Cure andWishes Without Borders. The fundraising totals werebased on the amount of goals the team scored this year.

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Silver lining: Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club members recently celebratedtheir 25th anniversary with a Fun Night that included finger foods, games,bowling and the cutting of a large cake in celebration.

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Aid: Coquitlams Loyal Protestant Association recentlyawarded the BC & Alberta Guide Dogs with a $10,000grant to help fund its Autism Support Dogs program.

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Miss Teenage Coquitlam: Newly-minted MissTeenage Coquitlam Melissa Delmonico plans to pur-sue nursing as part of her post-secondary studies.

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Giving back: Colin Case, general manager ofWestwood Honda and Port Moody NHLer Ryan Johansenare donating to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada.

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Fresh from the farm: Vendors were out in fullforce at last weeks instalment of the Port CoquitlamFarmers Market in Leigh Square.


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Mary Hill Eastbound TunnelWeekend Closure

Motorists are advised the Mary Hill eastbound tunnel in Coquitlam will beclosed to all traffic this weekend as follows:

Friday, July 3 from 9 p.m. to Monday, July 6 at 5 a.m.

Drivers on Highway 1 eastbound and Lougheed Highway eastbound shoulduse these detour routes to access the Mary Hill Bypass (Highway 7B):

Via Leeder Street - turn left onto United Boulevard eastboundand then turn right onto Mary Hill Bypass eastbound (Highway 7B).

Via Lougheed Highway Eastbound - turn right onto United Boulevardsouthbound and then turn left onto Mary Hill Bypass eastbound(Highway 7B). Alternatively, continue along Lougheed Highwayeastbound (Highway 7) through Port Coquitlam.

Drivers should expect delays in these areas during peak times.

Detours will be well signed. Drivers are reminded to use caution,watch for work crews and equipment and obey all traffic control personnel,signs and posted speed limits.

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Made of 100-per-cent recycled rubber, the paving is slip-resistant and impact-absorbing. It hasa variety of applications, from splash parks and playgrounds to driveways, patios, pool decksand walkways. From a safety perspective, it really is the best product for pool areas because ofits non-slip surface, notes Lavigne. It also feels great to walk on.

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you consider the time and labour that it takes to removeand replace an existing surface such as a driveway, he says,adding that it is also ideal for wet West Coast weather. Notonly is it safer, it also does not attractmoss or go green, so itseasier to maintain and looks great year-round, he says.

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While visiting a city park,attending a community eventor hanging out at one of yourfavourite spots in Coquitlam,take a moment to show it offby taking a selfie.Through to July 26,

Coquitlam residents canupload a maximum of sixpictures to social media andinclude the location and#cqselfie for a chance towin a weekly prize of a $50

Canadian Tire Gift Card.The contest is open to

Coquitlam residents and par-ticipants may enter the con-test in the following ways: Twitter: tweeting a photo

using the hashtag #cqselfie Instagram: posting a

photo using the hashtag#cqselfie Facebook: direct mes-

sage a photo to facebook.com/cityofcoquitlam or post

a public photo to your profileusing the hashtag #cqselfie E-mail: e-mail a photo to

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are available at www.coquit-lam.ca/CiB.Residents looking for

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Move to the Beat!Village Vibe Opening

Dancers from different studios around MetroVancouver will set the stage on re with

electrifying performances! Start the summer offright with an afternoon of entertainment that

delights the whole family.

1CATCH SOME FREE SHOWSThere are plenty of live musicoptions that are free of charge,and right in the backyard ofmost Tri-Cities residents thisweekend.Folk musician Jim Byrnes returns to

Coquitlams Evergreen Cultural Centrealongside the Sojourners to kick offMusic on theGrill series, which combinesculinary delights with music against thebackdrop of Lafarge Lake.Themulti Juno Awardwinnerwill per-

form alongside the band and on his ownover the course of the evening, while theevent kicks off with a BBQ dinner servedal fresco on the patio with pre-showentertainment.Tickets cost $55 for the concert with

dinner, or $35 for the concert. For info,see www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.Across the other side of the Coquitlam

River, PoCos Village Vibe series kicks offwith a dance performance calledMove tothe Beat, which runs from 2 to 4 p.m. inLeigh Square.The citys other performance series,

Music in the Park, also marks its 2015season debut with a show from Leonard

and the Lab Rats.Described as a swing blues group com-

bining quenching harmonica, sizzlingguitar, solid bass and dynamic drums,the group plays from 2 to 4 p.m. atPoCos Lions Park.Meanwhile, the Steely Dan tribute act

known as Steelin In The Years marks theonset of the Sunday Summer ConcertSeries in Port Moodys Rocky Point Parka 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 5.For more information, see www.sum-

mersundays.ca.

2HEAD TO THE BALLPARKSome of the best girls soft-ball teams in the provincewill be swinging their sticksfor the fences this weekend atCoquitlams Mundy Park.The Under-14 C girls Provincial

Championships runs over three days,from July 3 to July 5 at Mundy Park andwill feature 16 of the best squads fromacross B.C. A host of events will run con-currently during the tournament and aconcession will be offered as well.Things get to the nitty gritty on

Sunday, July 5 with both semi-finals and

finals action to be played that afternoon.Games are slated to run daily from 9

a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info, see http://coquitlamsoftball.com.

3TAKE IN AN ART SALEArtists and art enthusiastsalike will convene in centralCoquitlam this weekend.The Coquitlam Art Club ishosting its annual showonSaturday, July4 and Sunday, July 5 at the CentennialRoom at Dogwood Pavilion.Paintings, art cards and other art will

be up for sale, and the event runs from9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.This years featured artist will be Alvin

Lee. For more info, see www.myartclub.com/group.php?cde=64#PG_News.

4GRAB A GREAT DEALThe Poirier Street FarmersMarket will be bouncing withactivity this weekend, featur-ing local goods, crafts, foodsand more.The weekly gathering takes place this

Sunday, July 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. atCoquitlams Dogwood Pavilion, locatedat 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam.Some of the participating farm vend-

ors include Hill Top Farm, HopcottPremium Meats, Langley OrganicGrowers, Mandair Farms and Never SayDie Farm, while the craft vendor listincludes the likes of Lilac Rain Crafts,Mountain Naturals, Satya Organic SkinCare and more.Outside of farm foods and crafts, pre-

pared foods, hot food vendors, beer andwine companies and health and wellnessreps are in attendance, among others.For more information, see www.

makebakegrow.com.

5PARTY IN A POOLIts high time to hit the pool inPort Moody this weekend.The Westhill Family PoolParty is slated from 1 to 4 p.m.on Sunday, July 5 at the Westhill Pool,located at 203Westhill Pl. in PortMoody.The gathering will feature a barbe-

cue, games and entertainment for kidsand parents, balloon art with Gizmo theClown, a magic show, bouncy castle andmore.The cost to attend is $2.

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Alvin Lee, whose painting is seen above, is the featured artist at this week-ends Coquitlam Art Club show and sale in Coquitlam.

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THINGS TO DOTHISWEEKEND5


CELEBRATECoquitlam Celebrates Canada Day

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777 Neptune Air Cadet SquadronAccess YouthOutreach Services

All Nations FestivalBC Table Tennis Association

BCWheelchair Basketball SocietyBurquitlam Community Association

Club Bane Matsu Kai Kendo& laido DojoCoquitlamAmateur RadioEmergency Services Society

CoquitlamDucks Volleyball ClubCoquitlam FarmersMarket

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