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Se rv ing COQUITLAM , PORT COQUITLAM , PORT MOODY , ANMORE and BELCARRA s ince 1984

ITS UP TONEW WESTProvince has new Baileybridge plan NEWS 4

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Ken Clarke was one of the first to move intothe Avanti condo development on ShaughnessyStreet in downtown Port Coquitlam.Two years later, he loves the building and the

city he calls home.PoCo is a great community. There are a lot of

community events, he told the Tri-Cities NOW.But that love has soured slightly for Clarke and

other residents living in the building in the lastcouple of weeks, thanks to a problem that isnt

necessarily new to any transitioning neighbour-hood.Clarke, who is also the developments strata

president, said the area has been the target ofscavengers looking for metal, as well as drugusers discarding needles and other parapher-nalia in the alleys and bushes by the building.Its become a health and safety concern for the

buildings residents.Clarke believes the problems started after a

nearby vacant home was demolished, sending itsoccupants out into the street.

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Ken Clarke, strata president at Avanti, said the demolition of a nearby home has caused problems in the area.

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I dont wantto passthe buckto anotherbuilding. Ken Clarke,Strata presidentat Avanti

BURKE BUSCONCERNSCoquitlam council worries aboutimpact of proposed cuts to schoolbus service on Burke Mountain

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John [email protected] temporary fix for the Bailey bridge linking Coquitlam and

New Westminster could be in place by summer, though thedecision to move forward with the project rests solely withNew Westminster council.A deal proposed by the province Thursday includes provi-

sions for the current bridge to be fixed, and another bridge tobe built alongside it near the Brunette River crossing.Though it would be a temporary measure, it would allow for

two-way goods movement through a corridor that averages9,000 to 10,000 vehicle trips per day.Under the terms of the proposal, the province would loan

both bridges to New West at no cost to the Royal City, whileCoquitlam would pay about $800,000 to $1 million in geo-technical work.All the deal needs is New Westminsters approval.What were trying to do here is do a favour for New West

and provide the people of New West and Coquitlam, aswell as the region, with a much more appropriate solutionunder the circumstances at no cost to the New West taxpay-er, Transportation Minster Todd Stone said in an interviewThursday.According to Stone, both structures could be in place by the

end of summer. He noted the replacement bridge could befinished within weeks, while the newer bridge could be inplace by July or August.Wed be more than happy to loan [New West] a bailey

bridge for the one thats closed, he said. But Im not going toparticipate, on behalf of the province, in a one-lane solution.Well do a two-lane solution.NewWest MayorWayneWright told the Record Thursday he

was surprised to learn the province would only lend the city atemporary bridge if it agreed to a second crossing, as that wasnever something the province had proposed as a conditionin the past. He added that staff and council in his municipal-ity will need to consider the provinces offer before making adecision.Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart welcomed Thursdays

announcement, though with a caveat. His preferred optionwould have included a four-lane overpass above the SkyTraintracks that was proposed five years ago with more than $60

million in federal infrastructure money.Im pleased, Stewart said. I think its a responsible

approach to make certain that the windows are fully open toclear up this long-standing traffic nightmare.Meanwhile, the binding arbitration talks to decide a perma-

nent bridge solution is ongoing. Stone said that process could

take a number of more months to reach its conclusion.If [New West] says no, then theyre certainly well within

their rights to proceed with a one-lane Bailey bridge, Stonesaid.Theyll just have to acquire that Bailey bridge somewhere

else.

NEWSNOWJohn [email protected] forbusserviceonBurkeMountain

appears to be escalating.The issue of how students in the area

will get to and from school was raised byCoquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge on Monday,and the problem affects close to 200 stu-dents spread across four schools: Minnekhadaand Kwayhquitlum middle schools, Terry FoxSecondary and Leigh Elementary.Hodge brought up the issue in relation to

recent School District 43 budget cuts that willsee the elimination of bus service for all stu-dents, except those with special needs.A Burke Mountain resident, Hodge said

the area is already vastly underserved byTransLink. A further void will be created by aloss of school bus service in September, mak-ing the situation on the rapidly developingmountain even worse, he said.We need an immediate solution and we

have to come up with something thats goingto be sustainable for many years to come,Hodge said.He noted some TransLink bus service is

available in the area via the No. 188 route,though he added its nearing capacity andpickup points are not readily accessible acrossthe neighbourhood.

Coun. Mae Reid, on the other hand, wasincensed over the idea of putting elementary

school kids on public transit.I wouldnt be putting my little one on a bus

at six years old. I find that unconscionable,she said.They want me to put my babies on the

buses when the bus drivers are getting beatup.Whywould I put a five, or six or seven yearold on the buses?According to Mayor Richard Stewart, the

school districts bus problem is compoundedby TransLinks finances no new money isavailable for more buses, and any financingdecisions have to wait until after next yearstransit referendum.Based on recent discussions Ive had with

TransLink, it appears they would be will-ing to be flexible and try to look at options the crucial issue is funding, added JozsefDioszeghy, the citys manager of engineering.School District 43 assistant secretary

treasurer Chris Nicolls said in an interviewThursday district officials are prepared tomeet with area parents to see if solutions canbe found.We continue to be in dialogue with

TransLink over the changes, he said.Weve encouraged them to look at their

capacity and add routes. They have told usthere is no funding, that they will respond iftheres a heightened demand from neighbour-hoods or communities.

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Schoolbus cutsworry councilCOQUITLAMPOLITICIANS SAY BURKEMOUNTAINWILL BEHIT ESPECIALLYHARD

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School District 43 is proposing to cut bus service to all students, except those withspecial needs, throughout the Tri-Cities.

Province proposes fix for Bailey bridge

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The current Bailey bridge linking Coquitlam and New West is a one-lane span that Coquitlam wants expanded.


He said he called police, but was told unlesspeople are caught in the act, there isnt muchlaw enforcement can do.Clarke also tried the city, which offered

to clean up the needles, but he sees that asaddressing the problem after the fact.He assumes the problem will go away once

development begins on the now-vacant lotwhen developers hire security, but he seesthe issue at his building as agreater concern for the com-munity.All it really does is just move

the problem from one area tothe next, Clarke said, suggest-ing the issue of drug use in thecity isnt being addressed.I dont want to pass the

buck to another building.But the managing director of

the Hope for Freedom Society,a Tri-Cities outreach organiza-tion, sees the situation differ-ently.Rob Thiessen said the com-

munity has made great strides in recent yearsin reducing the number of homeless people.The issue has been greatly reduced in the

last few years than what it used to be, hesaid. What were left [with] out there rightnow is the hard to house.He pointed out there are about 40 homeless

people in the Tri-Cities, down frommore than200 in the middle of the last decade.Thiessen said he is aware of the house

in question, noting when the winter shelterclosed for the season some people took upresidence there.

He said the organizations outreach teamcleaned up the property and isnt sure whyanyone is still hanging around.That seems to be the same assessment

from Dan Scoones, PoCos manager of bylawservices.He said its unusual to see squatter activity

ramp up after a home is demolished, add-ing the city is typically proactive in dealingwith vacant houses because they pose variousrisks.In this case, he said the city isnt aware of

the demolition of that particu-lar vacant house.The city deals with about

half a dozen problem vacanthomes in a year, but Scoonessaid the numbers are decreas-ing as development increases.He also said the city has

spoken with the strata counciland offered to come out andclean up any needles that arefound.Advice to residents of Avanti

and other buildings dealingwith such issues is fairly similarfrom the city, Mounties and the

Hope for Freedom Society.If there is a crime in progress, like metal

theft or open drug use, report it to policeimmediately.If people see any type of open drug use or

anything suspicious, make sure they call us,said RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung.Chung, who noted that neighbourhood

doesnt receive more calls for service than anyother, also suggested residents join a BlockWatch group or get tips from the local com-munity police office on protecting their build-ings from criminals.

Peoplemoved intohouse in the spring

Chamber speaksoutagainstwasteplanJohn [email protected]

The Tri-Cities Chamberof Commerce has joined itscounterparts across B.C.and the Lower Mainland inopposing a proposed MetroVancouver bylaw the groupssay will reduce competitionand undermine regionalwaste diversion efforts.Metro Vancouvers Bylaw

280 would require garbagegeneratedinMetroVancouverto be processed at regionalfacilities and not taken toother areas to avoid highertipping fees and waste bans.Metro Vancouver says the

bylaw is needed to preventundermining of its wastemanagement strategy.It says the regions $107-

per-tonne tipping fee is beingundercut by fees of about

$70 per tonne in Abbotsford,where the waste is exportedto a private landfill in south-ern Washington state.In opposing the bylaw

which still requires provin-cial approval the chambersuggests local waste proces-sors would face increases inthe range of 45 to 100 percent if the bylaw is passed.Anything that significant-

ly increases the cost of doingbusiness without a value-added benefit cannot begood for the local economy,said Michael Hind, execu-tive director of the Tri-CitiesChamber of Commerce, in ane-mail to the Tri-Cities NOW.Those fees, according to the

chamber, would be passed ondirectly to businesses thathire waste companies to haultheir materials.The chamber also suggests

the bylaw would constrainthe waste management mar-ket, reduce competition andcreate an unfair playing fieldfor smaller waste haulers.This bylaw effectively

dismantles a market-drivenwaste management systemand installs a monopoly and the fees that go withthat, said John Winter, pres-ident and CEO of the B.C.Chamber, in a press release.If this bylaw goes forward,

Metro Vancouver would havethe unilateral power to hiketipping fees at whim, andwith zero accountability.Bylaw 280 has been sent

to the provincial minster ofenvironment for approval,though no timeline has beengiven on when a decision willbe made.

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If people seeany type ofopen drug useor anythingsuspicious, makesure they call us. Cpl. Jamie Chung


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An alleged crook with a penchant for fighting cops will becooling his jets in prison for at least the next month.Mounties arrested Robert Thomas Becking of Burnaby on

April 15. He was wanted on an outstanding Coquitlam war-rant, but was not arrested before several altercations withpolice in various jurisdictions over three days.The chain of events began two days earlier on the morning

of April 13, when Burnaby RCMP responded to a report of asuspicious man sleeping in a vehicle.Becking was quickly identified and police tried to arrest him

on the warrant.However, police alleged he fled after being involved in a vio-

lent confrontation with officers during the attempted arrest.One of the officers was taken to hospital with non-life-

threatening injures.The next day, a NewWestminster police officer recognized a

suspect from a March 29 theft.The suspect, who was allegedly identified as Becking, also

evaded police, sending them on a lengthy pursuit.Finally the next day, Coquitlam RCMPs prolific target team

spotted Becking, who allegedly started to run again.The officers gave chase through residential yards in the city

for two kilometres until finally catching up with him, afteranother fight with police.RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said Becking was never a danger to

the public, but the crimes he was committing were escalating.We knew we had to catch him sooner rather than later,

he said.In all, Becking is facing more than 20 charges including 16

counts of theft, three counts of assault, failing to comply withhis probation conditions, and willfully resisting or obstructinga peace officer.He also faces several charges related to the incidents in

Burnaby and New Westminster, including assaulting a peaceofficer, assaulting a peace officer causing bodily harm and twocounts of theft.Becking has been held in custody until his next court

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LocalMLAs soundoffonnewexpense legislationJeremy [email protected]

There were trips abroad for familymembers and a $16 glass of orange juiceat a fancy hotel, all on the taxpayersdime.Now it looks likeMLAs in B.C. are pay-

ing for the sins of other politicians andwill soon be required to post itemizedexpense receipts online for things liketravel and food.On Tuesday, B.C.s finance minister

announced plans to have all MLAs posttheir expense receipts on a governmentwebsite, beginning this September.While Tri-Cities MLAs on both sides

of the political aisle say they support themove, they dont appear to be worried itwill impact their job.Coquitlam-Burke Mountain Liberal

MLA Doug Horne said he has no prob-lem making his expenses public, sug-gesting he has some of the lowest num-bers in the legislature.I think the transparency is good,

he told the Tri-Cities NOW. We shouldbe fiscally responsible. Its tough to besaying we should be and not leading byexample.However, he suggested detailed post-

ing of expenses could pose a few issues.

Horne questioned how the publicwould use the information, suggestingpeople are quick to criticize politicianswhen theyre not in Victoria, yet scru-tinize the cost of having them in thelegislature.He also indicated risks around MLAs

security with the posting of detailedexpenses, specifically the locations ofwhere they eat and stay.Horne noted some portions of the

receipts would be redacted.The MLA said most of the time secur-

ity isnt a worry, but added the publicneeds to be cognizant of the issue.Things get very routine [for MLAs].

It [receipts] allows people who arentnecessarily wanting information for theright reasons to understand the rou-tine, Horne said.Coquitlam-Maillardville NDP MLA

Selina Robinson has similar concerns,saying shes worried posting detailedreceipts will let people know whereMLAs are staying.As an MLA its a little scary, she said,

adding she has a few favourite places toeat and wouldnt want someone comingto look for her.She also pointed out NDP caucus

members have been voluntarily posting

expenses online since last year, and fol-lowing the new law wont be a big dealfor her party.Robinson did question how much

detail people really want from expenses,pointing out one of the most famouscases of spending by a politician.OntarioMP Bev Odawas forced to pay

back some of her expenses after it cameto light she had paid $16 for a glass oforange juice at a hotel.Whether I have a sandwich for lunch

or a plate of pasta, is that really the levelpeople want to know? Robinson asked.MLAs are given a $61 per diem to

cover the cost of food.But both Horne and Robinson are

hopeful the new measures will puttaxpayers at ease that their provincialpoliticians arent spending their moneynefariously.They suggested the overwhelming

majority of MLAs are very mindful oftheir expenses.Its always those folks, when they get

caught that cast aspersions on every-body, Robinson said. We all live withthat.She said if the new rules keep the

wayward politicians in check, theyregood for her and everyone else.

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Sports facility under budgetJohn [email protected] plans for

Coquitlams new dry floorsports facilityhave result-ed in morea m e n i t i e s ,a lower costand a surgein demandmonths beforeits anticipatedopening date.Council got

an updatedlook at thenew facil-ity Monday,when it wasrevealed thebuilding is expected to comein at $55,000 under its initial

$3.9-million budget.As well, the chair of the

citys sport council suggest-ed the vast majority of peak

times9 a.m.to midnight have alreadybeen bookedby a myriad ofsports groups.Any time

that we cancome inwith a bet-ter designedbuilding andstill keep itwithin budget,I think thatsa win for thecitizens of

Coquitlam, the residents hereand also the sports groups,

said Coun. CraigHodge, chairof the citys sports council.According to Hodge, a

slew of local sporting organ-izations are lining up to usethe building: Tri-City MinorBall Hockey Association,Coquitlam-Moody Baseball,CoquitlamMetro-FordSoccer,Coquitlam Minor Lacrosseand a host of others.Thechanges includeamove

to have all of the washroomsand change rooms within thebuilding, as opposed to in aseparate standalone area.A sprinkler system has

also been added, as well asa change from polished con-crete floors to urethane.Raul Allueva, the citys

acting parks and recreationmanager, noted the urethane

floor is more durable, andbetter suited for more uses.Its important thatwehave

a flooring that can accommo-date all of the users, he said.Tenders for the site works

will be finished this month,while construction will getunderway in June.The facility is slated to

open in either late October orearly November.

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away to Grandma and Grandpa for thenight for tomorrow we will be better.Please let me know when you need to berebellious, so I can keep you safe. I willalways be here for you, after graduationas well, no matter what you do, whereyou go or who you become.Next, although the fairy tales may

tell you otherwise, you are more thanwelcome to love whomever you choose.If you come home one day to tell meyou are in love with a girl, I will not beshocked, nor will I congratulate you oncoming out, but rather celebrate thatyou have found someone good for you.That is the truly amazing and importantpart of life. As long as they love you, andbelieve you are the prettiest girl in theroom, I will love and accept them.

You will have already met some amaz-ing people at school, and at 17 years ofage, you will have faced sizable challen-ges. Im not sure what your school lifewill be like, 25 years from now.If it is the same as today, you will have

no doubt already faced chronic stressesand pressures too much homework,too little sleep, last-minute cram ses-sions, fights with good friends, expecta-tions for high marks, and too little time,always. For the next 80 years of yourlife, remember be happy, be healthyand enjoy every minute, because todaysgrad drama will soon be long forgot-ten.And finally, if your future is looking at

a ruined earth, I am so sorry my genera-tion did not do enough for you. Whilewe watched all the warming docu-mentaries, recycled, drove our cars lessand ate organic food, we truly did notfully understand the immense impactour actions would have on you. You willdo better.When you are reading this on your

Grad Night, I hope your life was andwill be wonderful. I hope my worriesand advice are not necessary. And giventhat you are part of this family if youare like me, you are driven; if you arelike Grandma, you care; if you are likeGrandpa, you get things done; if youare like your auntie, you are as smartas a whip; if you are like your Dad, youthink your Mom is the prettiest girl inthe room.

Meagan Pelletier is a Grade 12student at Riverside Secondary inPort Coquitlam.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper cant seem tobuy a win in the courts these days.His bid to reform the Senate without the

support of the provinces, the case to haveVancouvers supervised injection facility Insite

shut down, his fight to preserve Canadas prostitutionlaws, his attempt to appoint Marc Nadon to the high-est court, and pieces of his tough-on-crime legislationbeyond count have all been crushed under judges gav-els.Like a fly repeatedly bouncing off a window, the PM

has been slow to learn that the Charter of Rights andFreedoms is the supreme law of the land.So its understandable, though not excusable, that his

frustration boiled over into a PMO press release castingaspersion on Supreme Court of Canada Chief JusticeBeverley McLachlin last week.Harper and Justice Minister Peter Mackay are now

being raked over the coals by the Opposition, law pro-fessors, the Canadian Bar Association and editorialboards across the country for lashing out.McLachlin and the courts were only doing their jobs.

And with the prime ministers reputation as an ideo-logue and leader with little interest in the constitutionallimits of his power, it is more important than ever thatwe have a robust, unflinching branch of governmentwilling to assert its independence and put a check onexecutives power.Prime ministers and their governments come and go

even Harpers Conservatives.The role of our laws and courts is to make sure the

institutions and foundations the country is built onarent legislated away by just 155 whipped MPs.

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POVERTYMUSTBE ADDRESSEDWednesday in the BC

Legislature, the OfficialOpposition (MLA MichelleMungall) introduced a privatemembers bill proposing a B.C.Poverty Reduction and EconomicInclusion Act. The act, were it tobe enacted, would see the govern-ment develop a comprehensivepoverty reduction strategy withinone year, and legislate specifictargets and timelines to reducethe breadth and depth of poverty.British Columbia has had the

highest poverty rate in Canadafor the last 13 years, yet is nowone of only two provinces leftwithout a poverty reductionplan. It is about time B.C. caughtup with the rest of Canada intackling poverty upfront andsaving lives and money throughthis approach. According to apoll released last year by the BCHealthy Living Alliance, 78 percent of British Columbians thinkit is important for political lead-ers in B.C. to address povertywith a provincial poverty reduc-tion plan with clear targets andtimelines. Clearly, the public isready for political leadership onthis issue, so it is gratifying tosee a proposed act such as this.

Importantly, the proposed actincludes extensive commun-ity consultation, including withthose living in poverty, and alsooutlines how a governmentshould be held accountable forprogress. It commits to embedtargets in legislation, to appointa lead minister, to have a cabinetcommittee to oversee the strategyco-chaired by the premier, tohave an outside advisory com-mittee to hold the government toaccount, and to annual reportingto monitor progress.However, the process of

implementing a comprehensivestrategy should not serve to delayurgent first steps, as there areimmediate actions needed, suchas raising inadequate welfarerates that have been frozen since2007 and continuing to raise theminimum wage.It is significant that the guiding

principles of the act include pro-tecting human rights, addressingthe social and economic costs ofpoverty, and addressing the socialdeterminants of health.First, at the international level,

Canada, in consultation with theB.C. government, has committedto several human rights obliga-tions that guarantee social andeconomic rights to all citizens. Inthe International Covenant for

Economic, Social and CulturalRights (CESCR, 1966), whichCanada ratified in 1976, Article11(1) recognizes the right ofeveryone to an adequate stan-dard of living for himself and hisfamily, including adequate food,clothing and housing, and to thecontinuous improvement of liv-ing conditions. A comprehensivepoverty reduction strategy wouldbe a critical step in honouringthis commitment.Second, in relation to the costs

of poverty, the costs of healthcare alone in relation to povertyare $1.2 billion per year. Addingcriminal justice costs and lostproductivity gives a grand total of$8 billion to $9 billion per year.A comprehensive poverty reduc-tion strategy, including buildingaffordable housing and providinguniversal childcare, would costapproximately half that at $3 bil-lion to $4 billion per year. Thequestion is not can we afford todo it but can we afford not to.Finally, the growing litera-

ture on the social determinantsof health reveals that tacklingpoverty upfront is the single big-gest factor in improving healthoutcomes for everyone, not justthose living in poverty.The act was previously intro-

duced by the Opposition in June

2011 but did not receive a secondreading in the legislature. Therehave been no significant changesin public policy to address pov-erty since that time. Rejectingthis call on the grounds that theBC Jobs Plan will suffice, as thegovernment has done, is clearlynot working. Despite a strongrecommendation from the BudgetConsultations report to intro-duce a comprehensive povertyreduction plan, the governmentfailed to include any substantialmeasures to address poverty inthis years recent budget.This recommendation received

unanimous support from themembers of the Select StandingCommittee on Finance andGovernment Services, who lis-ten to voices from communitiesaround B.C. before making theirdecisions. Perhaps the govern-ment needs to reconsider theirposition on this recommenda-tion? All parties need to supportthe act, as has happened in otherprovinces across Canada. Now isthe time for bipartisan collabora-tion and action in addressing theroot causes of poverty.Ted Bruce and Seth

Klein are co-chairs of theBC Poverty ReductionCoalition, and Trish Garneris the community organizer.

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Jeremy [email protected] rally is planned Saturday

in front of MP James MooresPort Moody office at 2603St. Johns St. as part of anational event opposing oilpipelines and the tar sandsand expressing concern overclimate change.

The group Leadnow isorganizing the event, calledDefend our Climate DefendOur Communities, alongwithlocal residents. According toa press release, rallies will beheld at iconic locations, andMPs offices across the coun-try and participants will linkarms to symbolize a united

wall of opposition acrossCanada.More than 60 rallies are

planned around the country.The Port Moody rally is

scheduled for 2 p.m.Leadnow was behind a

rally on the Fair Elections Actthat drew around 40 peopleto Moores office.

Pipeline rally plannedNEWSNOW

Jeremy [email protected] they collected guns, now its prescrip-

tion drugs. Port Moody police will assist withNational Prescription Drug Drop-off Day thisweekend.Officers at the main station at 3051 St.

Johns St. will be accepting unfinished orexpired prescription and non-prescriptiondrugs, including medication for pets, from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.According to a press release, the aim is to

reduce the harms associated with the unneed-

ed retention of certain prescription drugs,such as opioids, sedatives and stimulants, by: Promoting safe storage and disposal

of prescription, over the counter and otherdrugs. Reducing the amount of drugs available

in peoples homes for possible diversion andaccidental poisoning. Identifying unused medications to inform

prescribing and dispensing practices. Reducing the environmental impact

associated with the inappropriate disposalof drugs.

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Theres no better timethan now to donate to theSHARE Family & CommunityServices Societys food bank.And an easy opportunity to

donate is happening tonight

(Friday, May 9) through 8p.m. outside of the Safewayat Shaughnessy Station inPort Coquitlam, as part ofSHAREs Food Bank Fill Up.A list of the items the food

bank is especially in needof can be found at SHAREswebsite, at www.sharesoci-ety.ca. Items include cannedmeat and fish and cannedmeals such as stews.


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Honouring those who servewith distinction

The City of Coquitlam wouldlike to congratulate DonCunnings on becoming the11th individual to receiveFreedom of the City.

The Citys highest honour,Freedom of the City isreserved for individuals whohave made outstandinglong-term contributions toour community.

Don Cunnings has served the City of Coquitlam formany decades as a City employee; through his workin the areas of education, search and rescue, heritageconservation, physical education and recreation; andthrough his numerous volunteer efforts.

He now joins the distinguished ranks of these otherexceptional individuals:

Fern Bouvier Reverend John Davies Dorothy Fleming Larry Fleming Rene Gamache Dr. J. Crosby Johnston Jean Lambert Bob McNary Eunice Parker Leonore Peyton

All of these Freedom of the City recipients areexamples of what can be achieved with leadership,commitment and vision.

Please join the City of Coquitlam in recognizing andthanking these individuals for their contributionsand service.

For more information, visit coquitlam.ca/freedom

All Freedom of the City recipients havereceived a special lapel pin to highlight theirstatus. If you see someone wearing this pin,

please be sure to acknowledge the tremendouscontributions theyve made to our city.

COQUITLAMWILL CELEBRATE ITS 125ANNIVERSARY IN 2016 andwe are lookingfor strong community leaderswith anunderstanding of Coquitlams history andheritage to serve on the Coquitlam125Anniversary SteeringTask Force (CAST Force).

The CAST Forcewill shape the celebrations,provide advice and act as a resource toCouncil on the planning and funding process.

Application packages are available at coquitlam.ca/committees or canbe picked up at CoquitlamCity Hall, City Clerks Ofce, 3000GuildfordWay, Coquitlam, B.C.

Submission deadline:Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 5:00 p.m.

Formore information on the CAST Force, and other volunteeropportunities, please visit coquitlam.ca/committees, email:[email protected] or call: 604-927-3010.

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Vistas fromacrossB.C.Darrell Shibley is bringing

a bit of the Kootenays and theOkanagan to Port Moody thismonth.A photographer and paint-

er by trade, Shibleys artisticworks are the focus of thismonths exhibit at the PortMoody Library.According to a press release

from the library, Shibleyscreative influence is the inter-action between natural andhuman landscapes, thoughhe also takes his cues fromthe world of music.Predominantly self-taught,

he has studied under localartist Lori Sokoluk and at theEmily Carr University of Artand Design.To view more of

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LAUGH BATTLEThe Second Storey Theatre

troupe are bringing a bit ofbattle to PoCo.Based on the 1990s pro-

gram with a similar name,Canadian Gladiators Improvfeatures improv challengerscompeting against the comicsfrom Second Storey in an all-improv showdown.As is the case in most

Second Storey Theatre pro-ductions, audience partici-

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on Sunday,May 11 at theMassey Theatre for aperformance around all things motherly.Some of the pieces included in the show are

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SHOWTIME IN NYCCoquitlam pianist Sue Wang will see the

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Experience May Days

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Community groupsenrichMayDayThe Port Coquitlam May

Day Festival continues tobe a success as a result ofthe countless hours volun-teers contribute behind thescenes.Along with the May Day

Task Force, there are manyindividuals, communityorganizations and serviceclubs such as the ElksClub, the Kinsmen Club, theRotary Club, the Scouts andthe Wilson Centre whostep up every year to put ona spectacular week of activ-ities.Catered meals, low-cost

concessions, free childrensactivities and a pet contest atthe Mothers Day picnic are afew of the activities coordin-ated by these dedicated vol-unteers.The much-loved parade

is now called the RotaryMay Day Parade in recogni-tion of the Port CoquitlamCentennial Rotary Clubbecoming the primary organ-izers.The Kinsmen Club also

organizes many of the con-

cessions provided during theMay Day Festival, includinga refreshment garden at theLeigh Square Block Party.This group also prepares a

wonderful pancake breakfastat the Mothers Day Picnicat Lions Park. In addition.this year with help from theScouts they will serve a pan-

cake breakfast before theparade at the Outlet in LeighSquare. All are welcome.The beauty of these organ-

izations involvement is thatthey reinvest their profitsback into the community,keeping the PoCo spirit alive.Join in on May 10 and 11 totaste the fun.

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The Kinsmen Club will serve two pancake breakfaststhis weekend in celebration of PoCos May Day Festival.

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For the 10th year in a row the Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam Centennialis proud to be working with the City of Port Coquitlam to bring you the91st Annual Rotary May Day Parade. This parade is part of the CitysMay Day celebrations with several activities organized for the enjoymentof city residents.

Perhaps the most successful and popular event during this celebrationis the Rotary May Day Parade. This Parade is enjoyed by up to12,000 spectators from Port Coquitlam and the surrounding areas andis one of the few remaining community parades on the lower mainland.

Rotary is a group of business and professional leaders united worldwidewho provide humanitarian service, and help build goodwill and peacein the world. There are approximately 1.2million Rotarians who aremembers of more than 33,000 Rotary Clubsin more than 200 countries.

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MAYDAY FESTIVALMAYDAY FESTIVALMay 2nd - 11th

Mothers Day funThe City of Port Coquitlam is

hosting a Mothers Day Picnic inLions Park, from 8:30 a.m. to 3p.m. on Sunday, May 11 as part ofMay Day Festivities.Highlights include a Kinsmen

pancake breakfast (8:30 to 10:30a.m.) and burger and hot dog lunch(11a.m.to2:30p.m.);aMcDonaldsBike Parade at 10:30 a.m. (decorat-ing begins at 10 a.m.); CountrysideKennels Pet Contest at 11 a.m. forchildren 10 and younger; Yoga in

the Park from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.;The Queen Storytime Show from11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; TiddleyCove Morris Dancers and May PoleDancing from 1 to 3 p.m.; and fam-ily activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. including activities by 4 Cats ArtStudio, Sylvan Learning, Sun HangDo and Bricks4Kids Lego. Bell E.Buttons the Clown will performfrom 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.For full event details, visit the

citys website.

MAP COURTESY CITY OF PORTCOQUITLAM

Are you lookingfor an alternateroute to avoidthe road closuresassociated withthe May DayFestival? The mapat left showswhich roads thecity suggests tak-ing. For a mapdetailing MayDay road clos-ures, see Page 18.


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Watch forMayDayroad closuresDuring the MayDay Festival,which includesthe Rotary MayDay Parade, theMay Day Mile Fun Run andthe Leigh Square CommunityBlock Party, the followingroads will be closed: Leigh Square Place at

Shaughnessy Street and thelaneway beside/behind DairyQueen will be closed from6:30 a.m. on Friday, May 9,until noon on Sunday, May11. There will be fencing andtents installed for use by par-ticipating groups. Donald Street at Wilson

Avenue and the lanewayfrom Donald Street to MaryHill Road will be closedfrom 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. onSaturday, May 10. This willinclude the large parkinglot between Wilson Avenueand the Elks Hall in LeighSquare. Shaughnessy Street

from Pitt River Road to ElginAvenue and the ShaughnessyStreet Underpass will beclosed from 9:30 a.m. until 1p.m. on Saturday, May 10. Rindall, Central,

Hawthorne and Welcheravenues will be closed from7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday,May 10 for parade assemblyand dispersal.There will be no on-street

parking during these times,but the Coast MeridianOverpass will be open to traf-fic as usual.

Rotary May DayParade and MayDay Mile routeBeginning at 9:30 a.m.

on Saturday, May 10, theMay Day Mile Fun Run andthe Rotary May Day Paradewill move northboundon Shaughnessy Street toElgin Avenue, eastbound onElgin Avenue to Mary Hill

Road, southbound on MaryHill Road to HawthorneAvenue, and eastbound onHawthorne Avenue to end onTyner Street. There will be noparking on parade assemblystreets (see map at left) from7 a.m. to 1 p.m.For details, call the city at

604-927-7900 or visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/mayday orwww.rotarymayday.ca.


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2705 Alice Lake Place

602 Bosworth Street

453 Cariboo Crescent

1812 Como Lake Avenue




1101 Cornell Avenue

1570 Cornell Avenue

847 Cornell Avenue

1143 Cottonwood Avenue

839 Cottonwood Avenue

557 Ebert Avenue

702 Firdale Street

662 Folsom Street

666 Folsom Street

669 Folsom Street

693 Folsom Street

1100 Foster Avenue

630 Gatensbury Street

1310 Grover Avenue

707 Hailey Street

1100 Kerwan Avenue

1069 Kerwan Avenue

1413 King Albert Avenue

623 Midvale Street

650 Newport Street

615 Porter Street

672 Porter Street

1334 Regan Avenue

605 Rialto Court

1404 Ross Avenue

765 Runnymede Avenue

523 Schoolhouse Street



825 Sharpe Street

612 Smith Avenue

728 Smith Avenue

2934 Tatla Place

1869Walnut Crescent

1882Walnut Crescent

1171Winslow Avenue

1900Winslow Avenue

1873Winslow Avenue

1915Winslow Avenue

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732 Anskar Court

909 Baker Drive

1699 Balmoral Avenue

574 Bole Court

1559 Broadview Court

2666 Burnside Place

2684 Burnside Place

3209 Cortes Avenue

1150 Dufferin Street

3103 Dunkirk Avenue

3123 Dunkirk Avenue

3148 Dunkirk Avenue

3154 Dunkirk Avenue

3210 Dunkirk Avenue

605 Elmwood Street

954 Fresno Place

1228 Gabriola Drive

1264 Gabriola Drive

1395 Gabriola Drive

1426 Gabriola Drive

1445 Gabriola Drive

1001 Gatensbury Street

#10-2865 Glen Drive

2812 Glen Drive

844 Greene Street

1849 Harbour Drive

3233 Harwood Avenue

2621 Harrier Drive

1024 Hibbard Avenue

1257 Hornby Street

808 Ingersoll Avenue

#8-1174 Inlet Street

968 Jarvis Street

820 Kelvin Street

876 Kelvin Street

936 Kelvin Street

24-1125 Kensal Palce

944 Lillian Street

1209 Luxton Square

916 MacIntosh Street

899 Merritt Street

931 Merritt Street

2041 Mohawk Avenue

1221 Nestor Street

647 Nicola Avenue

875 Oakview Street

1026 Palmdale Street

877 Pinebrooke Place

914 Porter Street

2349 Ralston Court

985 Saddle Street

3239 Salt Spring Avenue

3151 Sechelt Drive

2674 Sparrow Court

928 Spence Avenue

3001 Starlight Way

3197 Toba Drive

1013Windward Drive

1016Windward Drive

1051Windward Drive

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3303 Abbey Lane

3005 Albion Drive

1563 Alpine Lane

1458 Avondale Street

3300 Bayswater Avenue



2557 Bluebell Avenue

3041 BristleCone Court

3312 Caliente Place

1218 Dupont Place

#32 - 1240 Falcon Drive

1326 Fifeshire Street

1327 Fifeshire Street

1949 Flynn Crescent

1961 Flynn Crescent

#12 - 3431 Galloway Ave

2800 Greenbrier Place

3310 Hazel Avenue

1425 Hockaday Street

1316 Honeysuckle Lane

1281 Hudson Street

2535 Jasmine Court

1333 Kenney Street

2936 Lancia Palce

1347 Lansdowne Drive

1437 Landsdowne Drive

1465 Lansdowne Drive

1568 Manzanita Court

1573 Manzanita Court

1372 Marguerite Street

2919 Meadowvista Place

1295 Michigan Drive

3093 Moss Court

3222 Norwood Court

1366 Oxford Street

#31-2351 Parkway Blvd

3100 Patullo Crescent

3073 Plateau Boulevard





#55-1370 Purcell Drive

1386 Purcell Drive

1388 Purcell Drive

2850 RamblerWay

1580 Salal Crescent

3376 Scotch Pine Avenue

2668 Shale Court

1325 Sherman Street

3059 Sienna Court

3316 Sultan Place

3091Waddington Place

2983Walton Avenue

2996Walton Avenue

1233Wellington Street

1286White Pine Place

3086 Yellowcedar Place

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1111 Brunette Avenue

2504 Burian Drive

2549 Burian Drive

1416 Dalton Court

1423 Dalton Court

417 Decaire Street

996 Delestre Avenue

475 Glenholme Street

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1314 Hachey Avenue

1119 Hammond Avenue

1207 Hammond Avenue

949 Harris Avenue

284 Hart Street

721 Henderson Avenue

2220 Kaptey Avenue

458 Lakeview Street

2448 Latimer Avenue

2488 Latimer Avenue

2510 Latimer Avenue

2547 Latimer Avenue

310 Laurentian Crest

359 Laval Street

2442 LeClair Drive

2480 Leduc Avenue

1165 Madore Avenue

2430 Magellan Court

244 Montgomery Street

2228 Paradise Avenue

2241 Paradise Avenue

1985 Peterson Avenue

708 Quadling Avenue

726 Roderick Avenue

312 Seaforth Crescent




847 Shaw Avenue

2270 Sorrento Drive

930 Stewart Avenue

2261 Tolmie Avenue

413 Trinity Street

418Walker Street

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PROMOTE COMMUNITY RECYCLINGby visiting some of the registered garagesales throughout the City of Coquitlam onMay 10, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Use the Coquitlam Curbside Collection mapto see the corresponding Garage Sale zones.

coquitlam.ca/garagesale

Set upbabys nurseryExpecting parents eagerly

anticipate the arrival of theirnew bundle of joy.After nine months of wait-

ing to see what he or shelooks like and wanting tocuddle their newborn, thebabys arrival is a momen-tous event.To some parents, every

baby product out there is anecessity. But in reality, thereare maybe a handful of thingsto put into the nursery atleast for the time being toadequately provide for thebaby.

CribAt some point in the near

future, baby will be doingmost of his or her sleep-ing exclusively in the crib.Although that can seem likea far-off goal now that yourlittle one prefers to sleep inyour arms while watchinglate-night television, aftera few months junior willbecome comfortable with hisor her room and may evenenjoy the security the cribprovides.Before selecting a crib,

be sure to check for certainrecalls and ensure the brandand model are not on the list.The crib should be sturdy andmeet guidelines for minimumspacing between spindles.Older, hand-me-down

cribs are not recommended.Although drop-side cribs mayoffer ease of placing babyinside, some of these types

of cribs have been recalledin the past for faulty railingsthat trap the infant. A sta-tionary sided crib is anotherchoice.Position the crib away from

items that can be pulled intothe crib by curious hands. Tryto keep it away fromwindowsfor draft reasons and also toavoid window-fall accidents.Cribs should be free of

breathing obstructions, likestuffed animals or puffy sidebumpers to reduce the riskof SIDS.

Changing tableMost parents prefer a con-

venient changing table thatalso stores diapers and toi-letries.Although it may not always

be possible to travel to thenursery for every diaperchange, you can still equipthe nursery with a tableor another sturdy place tochange your infant. Somedressers double as changingtables in their design.A small loveseat or a guest

bed in the nursery can alsobe a place to change the babyand provide a comfortableplace to rest when he or sheis waking up in the middle ofthe night.It is important never to

leave a baby unattended onanysurfacebecauseyouneverknow the moment when heor she will learn to roll overor move enough to fall off ofthe changing surface.

Safety devicesAlthough infants are too

young to get into muchtrouble, babies eventuallybecome very active and curi-ous.Take the time now to baby-

proof the nursery. Select win-dow coverings that cannot bepulled down or do not fea-ture cords that can present astrangulation hazard.All outlets should be

blocked with a safety plug orsome sort of cover to deter lit-tle fingers from seeking themout. Secure cords to lampsand other electronic devicesin cord keepers.Latches for drawers, clos-

ets and other doors can deterbaby from getting into placesthat can be dangerous. Doorknob covers enable adults toopen doors but are too trickyfor toddlers to figure out.When selecting furniture,

look for items with round-ed corners, which are safershould a child fall into thefurniture. And use a latch tosecure top-heavy dressers orarmoires to the wall so theycannot fall on a child.

MentalstimulationYoung children are con-

stantly exploring the worldaround them. At a veryyoung age their vision is stilldeveloping, so large, boldvisuals can help stimulatevisual comprehension. Someparents opt to have vivid wallmurals painted in the nurs-ery. But bold, framed artworkor photos can also draw theeye of your little one and keephim or her engaged.Research indicates that

listening to music can helpstimulate the brain and mayeven benefit a childs intel-lect. Music can also be sooth-ing to a baby, especially onealone in his or her nursery.You can consider a smallradio or CD/MP3 player inthe room to create a moresoothing atmosphere.

Ceiling fanNew studies have deter-

mined that a ceiling fancan help reduce the risk ofSIDS. One study out of KaiserPermanente in Oakland,Calif. found that the risk ofSIDS was reduced by 72 percent among babies who sleptin a room with a ceiling fan.The theory is that the fan cir-culates air and prevents therebreathing of expelled car-bon dioxide by the infant.In addition to possiblymak-

ing a room safer, a ceiling fancan help maintain a comfort-able room temperature.You may also want to pur-

chase a baby monitor to beable to keep tabs on yourbaby when youre out of hisor her room.

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The main goal of Drop, Cover, and HoldOn is to protect you from falling and f lyingdebris and other non-structural hazards, andto increase the chance of your ending up ina survivable void space if the buildingactually collapses. The space under a sturdytable or desk is likely to remain even if thebuilding collapses- pictures from around theworld show tables and desks standing withrubble all around them, and even holding upfloors that have collapsed.

DROP down onto your hands and knees(before the earthquake knocks you down).This position protects you from falling butallows you to still move if necessary.COVER your head and neck (and your entirebody if possible) under a sturdy table or desk.If there is no shelter nearby, only then shouldyou get down near an interior wall (or next tolow-lying furniture that wont fall on you), andcover your head and neck with your arms andhands.HOLDON to your shelter (or to your head andneck) until the shaking stops. Be prepared to movewith your shelter if the shaking shifts it around.

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Pick the right campSummer camp is often

something kids look forwardto, and something they willfondly recall long after theyreach adulthood. For manykids, summer camp providesa first taste of independence,

as youngsters spend signifi-cant time away from homewithout their parents for thefirst time in their lives.But as great an experience

as summer camp can be foryoungsters, it can be just

as difficult an experience ifparents dont find the rightfit for their children. Thatswhy it behooves parents tostart thinking about summercamps for their kids as early

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Startplanningearlyas possible, before camp registrations startfilling out. The following are a few thingsparents should take into consideration whenseeking a summer camp for their kids.

StaffThe right summer camp staff can make all

the difference. Many children are understand-ably shy when arriving at a summer camp, astheir friends from back home might not bejoining them. That can make kids hesitant toparticipate in activities or less enthusiasticabout those activities. But a good staff willknow how to make kids feel welcome, whichshould help make the most of their summercamp experiences.The quality of staffs can vary significantly

depending on the camp, so its important thatparents ask camp representatives about theirstaffs before making any commitments.Ask how long the staff has been together

and the types of training new and even vet-eran staff members undergo before the startof camp season. Does the training includefirst aid and emergency medical training andcertification?Its also good to ask about the vetting pro-

cess the camp employs before hiring newstaff, including the extent of its backgroundchecks. Are criminal background checks con-ducted? How many references must potentialstaff members supply to be considered foremployment? A good camp will be forthcom-ing with answers to all of your questions, soeliminate those that appear hesitant to share

info about their staffs.

A day in the lifeWhenvetting camps for kids, parents should

ask what a typical day is like once the sea-son hits full swing. Many parents want theiryoungsters to have a well-rounded experi-ence, while others might want them to attendamore specialized camp,whether its focusingon a particular sport or a music camp devotedto helping kids become better musicians.Regardless of the type of camp parents are

considering for their kids, they should askabout what daily life at the camp is like.Ask to see schedules and how strictly camps

adhere to those schedules. When consideringspecialized camps, ask if kids will have thechance to simply have a little fun and whichtypes of recreational activities are planned togive kids a break fromwhat are often rigorousschedules.

Camp goalsA camp should be dedicated to ensuring

kids have fun, even when kids are attendingmore specialized camps that tend to be morestrict. In addition, parents should look for acamp that wants its attendees to foster rela-tionships with their fellow campers.Camp can be lonely for some youngsters,

especially those attending summer camp forthe first time, but a summer camp that strivesto promote friendship among its camperscan reduce, if not eliminate, any feelings ofhomesickness.

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