Tri-Cities Now July 31 2013

LISA KING/NOW

The owners of this gas station on Lougheed Highway have won the right to build a car wash next to it.

CoquitlamupholdsOCPCITY COUNCIL STICKSWITH PLAN, DESPITEOPPOSITION

thenownews.com

ADANACSON A ROLLJunior Adanacs sweep Victoria,

prepare for league finalagainst New West

19

URBANBUZZPoCo moves toward allowinghomeowners to keep up to twobeehives in their yards

4THENOW

TRI-CITIESWEDNESDAYJULY31, 2013

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

BYELECTIONFEVERCoquitlam residents eagerto snag a seat NEWS 4

Mysterysolved,24 yearslaterNEWS 10

SchoenborntransferrequestdeniedNEWS 11

PHOTO BY ROBERT SHAER

Childrens charityEvent helps kids PHOTOS 13

Sam [email protected] almost two hours of public input and

another hour of council debate, a new car washfacility off Lougheed Highway is one step closerto being a reality, despite the majority of neigh-bours at a public hearing speaking against it.While the decision affects only those near the

proposed business, which would be attachedto an existing Husky gas station, its importantfor all Coquitlam homeowners as severalcouncil members suggested since it sends a

clear message that the city plans to uphold itsOfficial Community Plan (OCP), even in caseswhere residential development is encroachingand homeowners are against the expansion ofbusiness and commercial interests.Council voted in a split decision to change

the zoning of the lot at 801 Henderson Ave. offLougheed Highway from residential to commer-cial-service, essentially approving the develop-ers desire to build a car wash. A final develop-ment permit has yet to be approved, but therezoning approved the car wash in principle,CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

I thinkits entirelyconsistentwith the planthat was putforth 20 yearsago.Richard Stewart

Call now toreceive

FREE Estimate

GET ECO-FRIENDLY PAINTINGAT NO ADDITIONAL COST

www.purepainters.com Call today for a FREE ESTIMATE!778.238.1915FREE Professional Colour Consultation100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

InTHENOW

FLYERS:Rona, The Bay, Expert Hearing*, Sport Chek*, Pharmasave*, Staples/BusinessDepot*, Target Canada*, The Home Depot*, Toys R Us*, XS Cargo**selected areas only

LISA KING/NOW

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Cole, left, Carter, and Billie, all 11, build a space shuttle out of bottles, paperand various other materials at Terry Fox Librarys Astronaut Boot Camp.

Follow us on Facebook:TheTriCitiesNOW

and Twitter:@TheTriCitiesNOW

[email protected]@[email protected]@thenownews.com

WEB EXCLUSIVEVisit us online to view dozens of photogalleries of local people and events.

www.thenownews.com

OPINIONWhen it comes to buying a home, yourfirst stop should be City Hall. . . . . . . . . .8Canadas health minister defendschanges to medical marijuana rules. . . 9

COMMUNITYHosting a block party in PoCo? Inviteyour local firefighters. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SPORTSTimely goal scoring helps PoCo midgetlacrosse team earn B.C. title. . . . . . . . 19

THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2013 3

Well give youWell give youthat beautiful smilethat beautiful smile

FREEFREEConsultation...Consultation...Limited timeoffer.Limited timeoffer.Call for details.Call for details.

WHIZOOM

WHITENING

www.coquitlamcentredental.com

Located In Coquitlam Centre(Lower level near Sears) 604-464-1511

CoquitlamCentreCoquitlamCentreDentalClinicDentalClinicCOMPLETE CARE IN COMFORT SINCE 1985

ADDRESSING ALL YOUR DENTAL NEEDSADDRESSING ALL YOUR DENTAL NEEDS

Burger and BeerBurger and Beer$$999595 EVERYEVERYTHURSDAYTHURSDAY

abc Coquitlam Barnet2773 Barnet Hwy at Lansdowne Telephone: 604.474.2773abcCountry.ca " nd us on facebookOnly valid at Barnet Hwy location

(Ice Tea or Lemonade)

Jeremy [email protected]

The date has barely beenset, and already a potentialcandidate has thrown hername into the ring for theCoquitlam byelection.OnMonday, city council set

the byelection date to replaceformer councillors-turned-MLAs Linda Reimer andSelina Robinson for Oct. 26.The next day, small business-woman Bonita Zarrillo tookto social media to announceher intentions to run for oneof two spots up for grabs.She sent out this tweet: I

am running for #Coquitlamcity councillor in Octoberwith a platform of LivingLocal. Look forward to hear-ing from residents.Zarrillo, who sat on the

citys arts andculture commit-tee, told the Tri-Cities NOWshes looking for equitable

representation and believesanother woman needs to beelected to council. She alsowants to create more jobsand housing in the city sopeople dont have to leavethe community, adding sheworks and raises her familyin Coquitlam.I basically do everything

in Coquitlam, Zarrillo said.The nomination period for

candidates to get their paper-work in will run from Sept.10 to 20.While Zarrillo might be

the first to declare, there aresome others considering arun for a spot on council.Former Coquitlam-Burke

Mountain NDP candidateChris Wilson said hes think-ing about running, but hasntdecided.He said he still needs

to figure out if its right forhim at this time.While Wilson suggested

there is a lot of developmentin the city, he added its alsoan opportunity to make surethe growth is handled in aresponsible way.I think its an exciting time

in our city, he said.Wilson lost his bid to be

MLA by more than 2,000

votes to Liberal incumbentDoug Horne.Former Coquitlam mayoral

candidate and city councillorBarrie Lynch said hes alsoconsidering putting his nameforward.He said he wants to make

sure he has the support hebelieves is there for a run, buthasnt set a time line for whenhe might make a decision.

I think I would be an asseton council once again, Lynchsaid, adding he felt he was apositive influence on counciland his approach to decision-making was well received.Lynch also sought the NDP

nomination for Coquitlam-BurkeMountain this year, butlost to Wilson.Another former city coun-

cil candidate is also consider-ing joining the race.Restaurant owner Fred

Soofi said he hasnt decidedyet if he will run, but addedthe city needs a progressivevoice. He also suggestedhe and many others arenthappy with the way the cityis run and he has concernsabout how the city is going tohandle the growth along thefuture Evergreen Line.Soofi finished 10th, two

spots out of a council seat inthe 2011 civic election, pick-ing up 7,310 votes.

NEWSNOWSam [email protected] a buzz in the streets, or at least

there could be soon.Urban beekeeping is one step closer to

becoming a reality in Port Coquitlam as citycouncil is directing staff to conduct a pub-lic consultation process and prepare bylawamendments to allow certain home owners toown beehives.The bylaw changes would most likely come

with a number of stipulations, and wouldntallow a hive to be placed anywhere around aproperty. Homeowners would have the optionto own up to two hives if they follow theguidelines.Other municipalities share common regula-

tions: limiting the number of hives per prop-erty, restricting their location to the backyard,having them set back nearly eight metres (26feet) from property lines and raised two ormore metres (6.5 feet) above grade or locatedbehind a high fence or hedge, mandating anon-site water source, and having measures toprevent swarming.At a meeting on July 22, council sent back

a draft to its smart growth committee for fur-ther amendments, potentially allowing bee-hives in the front yard.PoCoresidentKenWills firstproposedurban

beekeeping to council back in September andadvocates the positive impact certain bees canhave on the environment.[With bees] you can notice the differ-

ence all over the place, he told the Tri-CitiesNOW.Wills swears by the positive pollination

effects of urban beekeeping, claiming hisfriends who live in municipalities that alreadyallow urban beekeeping have had their gar-dens grow beautifully, thanks to their buzzingfriends.Port Coquitlam Coun. Brad West agrees

with Wills and is hopeful council will go on tosupport the changes.

Theres a number of benefits that go withit, he said. But the benefits in terms of pol-lination of plants and gardens people mayhave in their homes is something thats verysignificant.Bees are incredibly important to plant life as

they help pollinate and spread plant growth.However, the citys report to council noted

common concerns residents may have withurban beekeeping.The most common concern regarding bee-

keeping in urban areas tends to be the pos-sibility of stings, city staff state.Generally, bees are considered non-aggres-

sive vegetarians that rarely sting, and are notto be confused with more aggressive waspsand hornets.

Beehives can be a possible attractant forbears, but the Ministry of Agriculture saysbeehives are generally not considered to be aprimary bear attractant, the report states.The District of North Vancouver has per-

mitted urban beekeeping for more than 10years, and there have been no complaintsof increased bear activity due to the hives,according to the report.Another concern listed is swarming, par-

ticularly in spring or summer when the hivereproduces with a new queen at a new loca-tion.But experienced beekeepers are able to

control swarms and employ managementpractices that can reduce their likelihood,the report states.

PortCoquitlamresident EnricoBoveroownsfarm land, on which beehives are allowed,and has worked his way up to 17 hives since2009.

I think its good,Bovero said of urbanbeekeeping. I think thefuture of beekeeping isin small operations likehobbyists, rather thanlarge commercial oper-ations.Beekeeping is not

an easy hobby andit requires care andattention for it to work,Bovero said.It requires a little

studying and obviouslyit is something thatneeds to be taken care

of, he said.But he believes anyone can do it if they

have the time and patience to properly carefor their hives.He encourages anyone who truly wishes to

run their own beehives to do so, not just forthe personal advantages, but to help combatthe greater threat of dwindling bee numbersworldwide.I think with this issue that bees in general

are having worldwide, with the pesticides anddiseases, its going to be solved through smallhobbyists because that is where the peoplereally have time to properly take care of thebees, he said.PoCo council directed city staff into draft-

ing bylaw changes to allow for urban beekeep-ing and to ensure residents are informed ofthe implications of beekeeping in residentialareas.The consultation process is expected to take

six to eight weeks, followed by drafting thebylaw amendments and, if supported, couldcome before council by September.

Is this the futureofbeekeeping?POCO LOOKSATALLOWINGHOMEOWNERS TOKEEPUP TOTWOHIVESONTHEIR LAND

LISA KING/NOW

PoCo beekeeper Enrico Bovero shows off one of his 17 hives of gentile bees. Hebelieves hobbyists can do a lot to help struggling bee populations around the world.

Byelectionannouncementdraws interest

To see morephotos of bees,download thefree Layarapp to yoursmartphone andscan this page

Barrie Lynch Bonita ZarrilloChris WilsonFred Soofi

4 THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2013


superstore.ca

in Superbucks valuewhen you pay with your

earn7perlitre**Fuel up at ourgas bar and Redeem Superbucks towards purchases made in-store.**per litre**3.5Or, get in Superbucks value using

any other purchase method

**Redeem your earned Superbucks value towards the purchase of Merchandise at participating stores (excluding tobacco, alcohol, lottery tickets, gas and prescriptions). With each fuel purchase when you use your Presidents Choice Financial MasterCard or Presidents Choice Financial debit card as payment, youwill receive 7 cents per litre in Superbucks value. When you use any other method of payment, you will receive 3.5 cents per litre in Superbucks value. Superbucks value expires 60 days after date of issue. Superbucks value are not redeemable at third party businesses within participating stores, the gas bar, or on thepurchase of tobacco, alcohol, lottery tickets and prescriptions. Superbucks value has no cash value and no cash will be returned for any unused portion. Identication may be required at the time of redemption. See Superbucks receipt for more details. Trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. 2013. MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. Presidents Choice Bank a licensee of the mark. Presidents Choice Financial MasterCard is provided by Presidents Choice Bank. Presidents Choice Financial personal banking products are provided by the direct banking division of CIBC.

Prices are in effect until Monday, August 5, 2013 or while stock lasts.*Price Matched Look for the symbol in store.WERESERVE THERIGHT TOLIMITQUANTITIES (note that ourmajor supermarket competitorsmay not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our AdMatch checks, quantitiesmay be limited.Wematch select items in ourmajor supermarket competitors flyers throughout theweek.Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by usbased on a number of factors which can vary by store location.Wematch identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes, and carried at this store location) and for fresh produce, meat and bakery, wematch a comparable item (as determined solely by us).Guaranteed Lowest Prices applies only to our major supermarket competitors print advertisements (i.e. flyer, newspaper). Wewill matchthe competitors advertised price only during the effective date of the competitors print advertisement.Wewill notmatch competitors multi-buys (eg. 2 for $4), spend x get x, Free, clearance, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this promise at any time.Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSTITUTIONS on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, pattern, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell itemsbased on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have plus deposit and environmental charge where applicable. /TM The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this newspaper ad are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. 2013 Loblaws Inc.Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

/lb/lb3.263.26/kg/kg669898

884848

229696

116868 10109898

35355858

114848

772727 110000

889898

242463632/2/20200000

frozen, 1.13 kg

original or light,32s, 535 g

product of USA, no. 1 grade

selected varieties, 235 g regular or diet, 24 X 591 mL

size 1-6, 104-210s

shank portion

original or light, 12s, 240 g selected varieties, pkg. of 6

50 X 150 mL

640-730 g17-20s

Butchers Choiceburgers

The Laughing Cow

fresh strawberries

PC potato chipsPC PowerQuenchers

Pampersclub size plusdiapers

Cooks ham portions

mini Babybelno nameEnglish mufns

no name club packfreeze pops

NestleGood Startinfant formulapowder withOmega

Huggies LittleSwimmers

eaea

eaea

works out toworks out to.27 per piece.27 per piece

eaea

eaea eaea

eaea

eaea eaea

eaea

eaea

383030 / 76003320349649 / 20350513

3281674175701141

72577336983

2244406038303666

127117 / 14588326038385678 / 6038302290

4818623700081890

31292320147128

522971307378089735

3029746038300824

18769063417

3972526500068941

2684993600016184

2 lb clamshell2 lb clamshell

559797

335757

100 ct.

red or white, 50 ct.

no namepaper plates

no name plasticbeer cups

eaea

eaea

5591846038336795

879184 / 3803345870301955 / 6038312294

35% OFFselect summer toys

40% - 55% OFFall patio sets

patio accessories& BBQ accessories

25% - 55% OFFall BBQ grills

Spend $250 and receive aGiftCard

uSpend $250 or more before applicable taxes at any Real Canadian Superstore location (excludes purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards,phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners, etc.) and any other products which are provincially regulated) and we willgive you a $25 Presidents Choice gift card. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to thecashier at time of purchase. $25 Presidents Choice gift card will be cancelled if product is returned at a later date and the total value of product(s) returnedreduces the purchase amount below the $250 threshold (before applicable taxes). Valid from Friday, July 26th until closingThursday, August 1st, 2013. Cannot be combined withany other coupons or promotional offers.307451

With this coupon and aminimumone time store purchase of $100, save up to 35 cents per litre as detailed above, up to amaximumof 100 litres. Single ll-uponly. STEPS TO REDEEM THIS OFFER: 1. Make an in-store purchase of $100 or more (excluding taxes, prescriptions, tobacco, alcohol, gift cards, phone

cards, gas bar, post ofce, dry cleaning, lottery tickets, and other provincially regulated products) at Real Canadian Superstore from Friday, August 2, through Thursday, August 8,2013. 2. Present this coupon alongwith the valid Superstore receipt to the gas bar cashier at time of gas purchase byWednesday, August 14, 2013 and save cents per litre, as detailedabove, off fuel (not valid on pay-at-pump transactions). Save an additional 10 cents per litre of fuel when paying with a Presidents Choice Financial MasterCard. One couponper family purchase and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Cannot be combined with any other coupon or promotional offer. PC, Presidents Choice, and PresidentsChoice Financial are registered trademarks of Loblaws Inc./TMMasterCard and theMasterCard BrandMark are registered trademarksand PayPass is a trademark ofMasterCard International Incorporated. Presidents Choice Bank a licensee of themarks. Presidents ChoiceFinancial MasterCard is provided by Presidents Choice Bank. Redeem at participating stores only.

WITH THIS COUPON AND A VALID IN-STORE PURCHASEUP TO 100 L AT OUR GAS BAR.

SAVE35 PER LITREON GASUPTO

BUY THISBUY THISAMOUNTAMOUNTIN GROCERIESIN GROCERIES

SAVE THISSAVE THISAMOUNT ATAMOUNT ATOUR GAS BAROUR GAS BAR

OR USE PCOR USE PCMASTERCARDMASTERCARDAND SAVEAND SAVE

$$250250** 2525/L/L 3535/L/L$$150150** 1515/L/L 2525/L/L$$100100** 1010/L/L 2020/L/L

$25 OR

StartingFri. Aug. 2

Valid untilThur. Aug. 1

FFRREEEE $$2255uu

OR13.97

EACH

LIMIT 4AFTER LIMIT

28.97LIMIT 4AFTER LIMIT

44.99

LIMIT 4AFTER LIMIT

2.62

SUMMERCLEARANCE

WHILE QUANTITIES LASTSELECTION VARIES BY STORE

LIMIT 6AFTER LIMIT

12.99

LIMIT 4AFTER LIMIT

6.99

LIMIT 4AFTER LIMIT

3.99

LIMIT 4AFTER LIMIT


2.28/lb 5.03 kg

LIMIT 4AFTER LIMIT

7.98

LIMIT 4AFTER LIMIT


2.19

Sam [email protected]

I think were about to break thelaw.Thats what CoquitlamMayor Richard

Stewart said before themajority of coun-cil voted not to send a regional contextstatement to Metro Vancouver to takea stand on what council sees as inad-equate public transportation in the city.But a few minutes later, after sober

second thoughts, council backtrackedand voted to do a second and third read-ing of the regional context statement a document linking the municipal-itys Official Community Plan to reflectthe shared goals and objectives laid outin Metro Vancouvers regional growthstrategy (RGS).The RGS is a plan that looks ahead to

2040 on how to accommodate a project-ed onemillionmore people and 600,000new jobs over the next 30 years in MetroVancouver. All member municipalitiesare expected to approve it.While Stewart said he doesnt agree

with many parts of the RGS, he said thewisest choice of action would be to agreeto the second and third readings buthold off on the fourth and final one.I hope council will stand by their

guns because they will be under lots ofpressure byMetro Van to give fourth andfinal if everyone else is, Coun. BrentAsmundson said. Ill stay off on fourthforever if we dont get what we need inour community.Coun. Neal Nicholson quipped, Here

in Coquitlam, we dont need a Senate tofind sober second thought.Council members pointed to the lack

of bus service in the developing BurkeMountain area and the recent loss ofroute No. 177 as signs of transit servicesnot being good enough for Coquitlam.We dont have transit yet, Mayor

Richard Stewart said of the BurkeMountain neighbourhood. We donthave a bus that makes the neighbour-hood work.Glenn Bohn, a spokesperson for Metro

Vancouver, told the Tri-Cities NOW theregional context statement had to besubmitted by Monday night.However, the legislation does not set

out provisions if the regional contextstatement is not submitted by the dead-line, he said.Metro Vancouver has received six let-

ters frommunicipalities stating they willnot make the deadline, but offering timelines for completion, Bohn said.

Cityprotests transit situationNEWSN0W


ONE DAY ONLY! SUNDAY, AUGUST 4*

Special Prizes for Earned Points!

7 pm Grand Prize Drawing:$10,000 CASH 1Winner

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Details at the Rewards Club Center

Hot Seat Drawings: 2 - 6 pm

57 "3& 4/ +,'/ .)$ % /(-2#4*'/106! % 877-275-2448

CPP

Casino opens at 9 am daily. Must be 21 or older with valid ID to enter casino, buet or attend shows.*Must be a Rewards Club Member Membership is FREE! Must be present to win. Skagit Player-Bucks are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Management reserves all rights.

Display vehicles courtesy of Blade Chevrolet, MountVernon.Photos are representative of prize makes andmodels;colors, trim levels and options may vary.

UP TO *

AUGUST 8GRAND PRIZE

AUGUST 15GRAND PRIZE

AUGUST 22GRAND PRIZE

Every Half-Hour, 2 8 pm

Owned by Upper Skagit IndianTribe

Player-Bucks andCash-Back Points!

GetPlayer-Bucks and

Cash-Back Points!

Get

We Pay You To Play.

Nearly half of all wildfires are preventable. Please, be responsible in our forests.

If you see a wildfire call *5555on your cell.

To learn more visit BCWildfire.ca

KENNEDYHEARING CENTRE

SUNWOOD SQUARE#378 - 3025 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam

604.942.4080

ALL WIDEX HEARING AIDUSERS CAN RECEIVEQUALITY SERVICE,RE-PROGRAMMINGAND ADJUSTMENTS

Public NoticePublic Notice

The cornerstone of the B.C.Liberal governments long-term economic strategy is anexpanded liquefied naturalgas industry, but a new studyunderscores how shaky some of theassumptions embedded in that strategyare. The study, commissioned by theB.C. Natural Gas Workforce StrategyCommittee, estimates that an eye-pop-ping 75,000 skilled workers will beneeded once five LNG plants are oper-ational. As well, a further 60,000 work-ers will be needed in the constructionphase.This represents an enormous number

of skilled workers. Of course, the studyis optimistic that all five LNG plants willcome on line within a few years, whichis by no means guaranteed.But if even two or three plants

become reality, a large number of skilledworkers will be needed.And this potential development

underscores the urgency of the needfor government action and funding toaddress the looming skills shortage thatwill soon confront British Columbia.Ive written before how our changing

demographics are working against uswhen it comes to skilled trade workers.Recent Statistics Canada data showsabout two-thirds of those workersin B.C. are over the age of 45, whichmeans many of them will soon beapproaching retirement. Compoundingthe problem is that those retirees willtake with them their years of experi-ence. This means foremen and othermanagers will start leaving the tradesat a disproportionately higher rate thanthose trained but inexperienced workerswho enter the profession.The government, in its recent Throne

Speech, promised a comprehensive 10-year skills training plan that presum-ably will deal with this looming crisis.

So far, however, we have yet to see anydetails of that plan.And the government doesnt seem

to have a lot of room to move on thisfront any time soon. It is desperatelytrying to balance its budget, and thethree-year fiscal plan shows that fund-ing for advanced education whichfunds skills training is actually set todecline by more than $40 million overthe next two years.The fact that the government appears

locked in a fiscal box for a few yearssuggests it may want more say in howuniversities, colleges and institutesspend the dollars it allocates to them.For example, given that there is a sur-

plus of teachers in B.C., is it wise to con-tinue to fund as many people to becometeachers? Or should some of that moneybe redirected into training people forprofessions that will provide well-payingjobs for years to come?Post-secondary institutions jealously

guard their independence, but I have towonder whether the government thatfunds them will start providing thatfunding with some strings attached.If a strong liquefied natural gas indus-

try is indeed the key to B.C.s economicfuture (and many, such as Green PartyMLA Andrew Weaver, are very scepticalabout that claim) and if it does requirethousands of newly trained workers, theB.C. Liberals better get moving fast onthat file. Hopefully, well have some idea

what that 10-year plan for improvingskills training will look like in the fall. IfI were a university president, I might bea bit nervous about some of the thingsthat may be part of it.

The old debate over where BC Ferries

should build its ships has resumed withnews the company will need three morevessels.Some, such as the NDP and the B.C.

Federation of Labour, are demandingthey be built in B.C. shipyards. Others,like Transportation Minister Todd Stone,say its up to BC Ferries to decide.Understandably, BC Ferries wants

competitive bidding on the projects,which means shipyards in Europe canbid (a German shipyard built the threeC Class ferries a few years ago). TheNDPs argument about the economicspin-offs that would come from build-ing them in B.C. mean nothing to BCFerries, since those spin-offs have noth-ing to do with their bottom line.In fact, allowing only B.C. shipyards

to bid on the vessels construction woulddampen the competition, since the B.C.yards would have less motivation tosubmit lower bids, given that rivals inGermany were being shut out.Its likely the B.C. shipyards will bid

on the vessels, and I suspect theyll havea better chance of landing the contractsthis time around. The vessels are small-er than the C Class ones, and the ship-yards own infrastructure has expandedand improved since landing those bigfederal government shipbuilding con-tracts a couple of years ago.In other words, they are probably

more competitive nowwhich meansthey may not need the inside deal theNDP and labour are demanding.

Keith Baldrey is chief politicalreporter for Global B.C.

Youve found a home youre excited to live in andcan afford no easy task in the overheatedMetro Vancouver housing market.Whats your next step?Put in an offer? Start taking measurements tosee whether youll need new furniture? Draw up a guestlist for your housewarming party?No. Your first step, while less exciting, is much more

important. It involves a quick trip to City Hall to learn whatthe municipalitys plan is for the neighbourhood.After all, its a lot more important, when making what

will probably be the biggest financial investment of yourlife, to make sure the city doesnt have plans to build agarbage dump down the street, or another developer hasntbeen OKd to put up a tall tower in front of the covetedview from that condo youve been admiring.Very few people make that trip to City Hall, what with

all the other concerns that come into play when buying ahome. Youve got to think about financing, how close youare to public transportation and schools, whether the spacewill work for you, whether pets are allowed ...On Monday, some Coquitlam residents found out the

hard way that what the city has planned for an area even if that plan is decades old could come to passwhen you least expect it, raising fears of increased trafficand noise and decreased property values.Were talking about city councils decision to approve

a car wash next to a Husky gas station on LougheedHighway. While some residents dont want the car washin what they see as a residential neighbourhood, councilvoted rightly, we believe to allow the development togo ahead since the area is zoned service-commercial.Change can be scary, and its understandable residents

have concerns, but like many new developments this onewill likely blend into the neighbourhood and not cause thedire consequences some fear.Nevertheless, as a homeowner you dont want these

kinds of surprises. If youre in the market to buy, stop byCity Hall and take a look at the Official Community Planand area plan for any neighbourhood youre thinking ofbuying into. Then, if you like what you see, make an offer.

Addthis toyour checklist

Tri-Cities NOW is a division ofLMP Publication LimitedPartnership.

Our offices are located at216-3190 St. Johns Street,Port Moody BC V3H 2C7Phone: 604-444-3451OPINION

Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the Publisherand accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Publisher andits licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms.

The publisher shall not be liable for minor changes or typographical errors thatdo not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publishers liability for othererrors or omissions with respect to any advertisement is limited topublication of the advertisement in a subsequent issue or the refund ofmonies paid for the advertisement.

VIEWFROMTHELEDGEKeith Baldrey

Skills training planneeded

USE CAUTION INOFF-LEASHDOG PARKSWith so few places to take our pups, one would assume

the term off-leash would indicate human patrons under-stand there are loose dogs frolicking about.As a mother of three, I would not trust such a place to lay

my small baby down for a nap on the sand. Would you?Well, picture this: four-month-old puppy running about

saying hello to every human she is sure loves her until sheunknowingly tramples across a blanket in the sand where,laying covered and invisible, is a sleeping baby. All thewhile I was supervising and was also unaware there was asleeping baby there who would consider that at an off-leash dog park?The parent aggressively grabbed my puppy and threw

her off the blanket and proceeded with a slew of profan-ities insulting my lack of control of my puppy.The baby was unharmed and merely startled and woken

up. I feel bad, I really do but I dont blame myself or mydog. Shes a puppy in training; however dogs of all sizesrun about in off-leash areas.Its a good thing it wasnt a much larger dog that said

hello, but it could have been. Parents should use cautionwith small children in an off-leash dog park.

Kelsey MizenerCoquitlam



For more information or to register call: 604-469-4577 www.library.portmoody.ca

13TH ANNUAL

LINKStoLITERACY

GOLF TOURNAMENTTUESDAY AUGUST 27THMEADOW GARDENS GOLF CLUB

PORT MOODY PUBLIC LIBRARY

10:00 AMREGISTRATION

GOLF & BANQUET $200/ PERSON BANQUET ONLY $50/ PERSON

Enjoy a dayof golf and funknowing that you are helpingto build a legacy of literacy foryour community through thework of the PortMoody

Public LibraryLunch Buffet Dinner 18Holes of Golf

MASTER OF CEREMONIESMASTER OF CEREMONIES

Maureen Dockendorf,Maureen Dockendorf,Superintendent of Reading,Superintendent of Reading,BC Ministry of EducationBC Ministry of Education

PROUDLY PRESENTED BY

GOLD SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSORS MEDIA SPONSORS

Invite PoCofirefighters to your neighbourhoodPort Coquitlam residents

who want to add some sizzleto their block parties orsimply get a chance to seea fire truck up close areencouraged to take partin this years Hot SummerNights program.Through this free outreach

initiative, fire crews drop byPort Coquitlam neighbour-hoods to provide safety infor-mation on a variety of topics.Introduced in 2005, theprogram not only improvescommunity safety but giveslocal adults and children theopportunity to meet and talkto local firefighters and tocheck out the rescue vehiclesand equipment.Based on availability, the

visits can be scheduled dur-ing the days or evenings.The fire department workswith the event organizer toplan the visit and tailor thetheme; educational topicscan include helmet safety,barbecue safety, use of fireextinguishers, and the place-ment, testing and mainten-ance of smoke alarms.Through the program, Port

Coquitlams fire crews haveattended hundreds of eventsin neighbourhoods, parks,schools and businesses. Theirpresence brings excitementto the events and also givesthe fire department a chanceto connect with the commun-ity in an informal setting.Visit www.portcoquitlam.

ca/fire for information onthe Hot Summer Nights pro-gram and other fire safetyinformation. To requesta visit, contact deputy firechief Randy Minaker [email protected] 604-927-5340.As part of its year-long

100th birthday celebration,Port Coquitlam is encour-aging residents to hold ablock party this year by waiv-ing application fees and pro-viding free celebration kitswith balloons, swag andmore. Visit www.portcoquit-lam.ca/blockparty for furtherinformation.Port Coquitlam Fire &

Emergency Services has com-piled the following tips tohelp local residents be firesmart while barbecuing thissummer: Never leave the barbecue

unattended when in use.Keep gas hoses away from

hot surfaces and hot grease. Keep children and pets

away from the gas valve andthe grill. Keep loose clothing away

from the hot barbecue. Dont put water on a

grease fire it will onlycause flames to flare. Use anapproved fire extinguisher orbaking soda. Dont operate your bar-

becue near wooden fences orwalls, beneath a combustibleroof, under a tree, near vinylsiding or in an enclosed space(such as a garage). When finished, first turn

off the gas valve to allowgas in the hoses to burn off

before turning off the burnercontrols.

Allow your barbecue tocool completely before cov-

ering. Clean the burners and

grill regularly to minimizethe risk of grease fires.

For more safety tips, visitwww.portcoquitlam.ca/fire.

COMMUNITY&LIFETHE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2013 15

The QUALITY and VALUE you expect from Sears with the LOW PRICES you expect from an Outlet

9850 AUSTIN RD. BURNABY604-421-0757

MON-TUES 9:30am-7:00pm WED-FRI 9:30am-9:00pmSAT 9:00am-6:00pm SUN 11:00am-6:00pm

View with

2X SEARS CLUBTM

POINTSEVERYDAY!When you use yourSears MasterCard orSears Card at Sears

OFFERS IN EFFECTAUG. 1ST - AUG. 7TH, 2013UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, WHILE

QUANTITIES LAST. SALE PRICED MERCHANDISEMAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED.

FOUNDATIONS ALSO AVAILABLE IN STORE

SELECTED UPHOLSTERED SOFAIF NEW, WAS: $1299.99 NOW: $519.99 EA.

Some items may be reconditioned or refurbished

EXAMPLE OF SAVINGS:

Personal shopping only. Savings offers do not include Parts & Service or Sundry Merchandise, Items with #195XXX & Sears Value Programs with prices ending in .97. Allmerchandise sold as is and all sales nal. No exchanges, returns or adjustments on previously purchased merchandise; savings offers cannot be combined. No dealers; we reservethe right to limit quantities. Prices do not include home delivery. Although we strive for accuracy, unintentional errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any error. Reg.,Was and Sears selling price refer to the Sears Catalogue or Retail store price current at time of merchandise receipt. Offers valid at Sears BURNABY Outlet Store only. 2013Sears Canada Inc. Sears Financial MasterCard, Sears Financial Voyage MasterCard or Sears Card offers are on approved credit. Sears and Voyage are a registeredTrademarks of Sears, licensed for use in Canada. /TM - MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated.

XLOUGHEEDSKYTRAINSTATION

LOUGHEEDTOWN CENTRE

LOUGHEED HWY

AUSTINROAD

NOR

THRO

AD

SAVE 50% OFFSEARS ORIGINAL TICKETED PRICES ON

ALL IN-STOCKRANGES &DISHWASHERS

SAVE 10% OFFOUR LOWEST TICKET PRICES ON

ON ALL FRIDGES,WASHERS, DRYERS& MICROWAVEOVENSWHEN YOU USE YOURSEARS FINANCIALCREDIT CARD

SAVE 10%ON OUR BEST-SELLING KING-SIZE MATTRESS!WHEN YOU USE YOUR SEARS FINANCIAL CREDIT CARD

THE STERLING KING-SIZE MATTRESSMEDIUM SUPPORT, PILLOW TOPOUTLET PRICE: $499.99ONLY: $449.99 EA., WHEN YOU USE YOUR SEARS FINANCIAL CREDIT CARD

OPEN MONDAY AUGUST 5, 11AM TO 6PM

WHOLE HOME CARMEL 7-PC. PATIO SETIncludes 4 chairs, table, umbrella & baseWAS: $359.93 NOW: $155.12 SET

NOW ONLY: $124.09 SET WHEN YOU USE YOUR SEARS FINANCIAL CREDIT CARD

EXAMPLE OF SAVINGS:

SAVE 50-70% OFF SEARS ORIGINAL TICKETED PRICES ONALL IN-STOCK PATIO SETS& PATIO FURNITUREPLUS!SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 20% ON ALL IN-STOCKPATIO FURNITURE WHEN YOU USE YOUR SEARSFINANCIAL CREDIT CARD

SAVE 60% OFF SEARS ORIGINAL TICKETED PRICES ONALL IN-STOCK SOFAS,LOVE SEATS & CHAIRS

SELECTED SAMSUNG INDUCTION RANGEIF NEW, WAS: $1899.99 NOW ONLY: $949.99 EA.

Some items may be reconditioned or refurbished

EXAMPLE OF SAVINGS:

B.C. DayThink B.C. Day and youthink summer: barbecues,trips to the beach or afavourite park, time to relaxwith family and friends, aday spent in the backyardwith a good book.

But have you ever wonderedabout the history behindour provinces ofcial day?Heres a short introduction:

Culture and history

Since the retreat of thegreat glaciers about 10,000years ago, aboriginalpopulations have inhabitedthe B.C. landscape.

B.C.s rst people may havejourneyed to the regionfrom Asia via a land bridgeacross the Bering Sea. Asthe ice receded, forests

advanced and uctuatingsea levels exposed thetemporary land passagelinking Asia to the NewWorld.

It is thought that B.C.scoastal region became one ofthe most densely populatedareas in North America. Priorto European contact, B.C.sFirst Nations populationsmay have numbered some300,000. The aboriginalway of life would continueundisturbed for thousands ofyears, until the arrival of theBritish in 1778.

European arrival

When British navalexplorer Capt. James Cookreached the West Coastof Vancouver Island in

1778, he was eager totrade with the Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) people.In his wake, waves ofEuropean settlers arrived,carrying smallpox and otherdiseases that decimatedaboriginal populations inthe late 1700s.

Nearly a century later,

British agent JamesDouglas was searchingthe Pacic Coast fora new Hudsons BayCo. headquarters. Hewas welcomed by theLekwammen, whosevillages dotted the shoresof what is now GreaterVictoria. Douglas settled inand selected a site calledCamosack. A year later,in 1843, Fort Victoria wasbuilt in the area now knownas Old Town, the heart ofVictorias downtown.

Gold rush in B.C.

The discovery of gold inthe Fraser River and theCariboo brought a rapidinux of prospectors,merchants, pioneers and

other colourful gures toB.C. in the 1860s. Theycame from around theworld, arriving from as faraway as China. It was atime of rapid economicexpansion; sleepy hamletsbecame bustling cities,and new roads, railwaysand steamships wereconstructed to carry theextra load.

Boomtowns were born andlegends made, but not allexperienced good fortune.The aboriginal peopleslost most of their ancestrallands and, in 1876, FirstNations populations weremade subject to the federalIndian Act, which regulatedevery aspect of their lives.

Rapid expansion in B.C.

Transportation anddevelopment markedanother period of rapideconomic expansionduring the 1950s and 60s.Massive building projectschanged the shape of theB.C. landscape. Expansivedamming projects turnedrivers into lakes; giantturbines powered dozensof new pulp mills andsmelters; and the TransCanada Highway wascompleted, while newbridges, railways and BCFerries linked land, peopleand technological progress.

B.C.s cultural diversity

Today, B.C.s populationis diverse. More than 40major aboriginal culturalgroups are represented inthe region. The provinceslarge Asian communitieshave made Chineseand Punjabi the mostspoken languages afterEnglish. There are alsosizeable German, Italian,Japanese and Russiancommunities all creatinga vibrant cultural mosaicin which distinct cuisine,architecture, language andarts thrive.

In 1986 the City ofVancouver celebrated itscentennial, hosting theExpo 86 World Exposition.That same year, the SecheltIndian Band was the rstaboriginal group in B.C. to

LEARN ABOUT OUR PROVINCE ON B.C. DAY


www.frogandnightgownpub.com

LIQUOR STORE604-552-2042

Liquor Store Open: 9am-11pmPUB Open: 11am Daily

1125 Falcon Dr., Coquitlam 604-464-1949

STOCK UPSTOCK UPTHIS WEEKENDTHIS WEEKEND

The Frog&NightgownThe Frog&NightgownNeighbourhoodPub andLiquor StoreNeighbourhoodPub andLiquor Store

$$1313.70.70Including Tax & depositIncluding Tax & deposit

Weekend Door CrashersWeekend Door Crashers

UncensoredUncensored $17.55,$17.55,Saint & SinnerSaint & Sinner $14.25$14.25

and Open (Red or White)and Open (Red or White) $9.99$9.99- includes tax and deposit.- includes tax and deposit.

8 pack8 packof Budweiserof Budweiser

Craft Beer Bombers Range fromCraft Beer Bombers Range from $6.10 - $13.25$6.10 - $13.25includes tax and depositincludes tax and deposit per bottle - huge selection!per bottle - huge selection!

Scan with

The Coquitlam RCMP ofcers,employees and volunteers wishyou a safe and happy BC Day.Please celebrate responsibly.

coquitlam.rcmp.ca

twitter.com/cqrcmp

HAPPY BC DAYHAPPY BC DAYCOQUITLAM

Barrie [email protected]

gain a municipal style ofself-government.

In 2000, the NisgaaTreaty came into being.The Nisgaa Nation, whichhas lived in the Nass areasince time immemorial,negotiated with theprovincial and federalgovernments to achieveB.C.s rst modern-day,

constitutionally protectedself-governance agreement.This marked a momentousachievement in the historyof the relationship amongBritish Columbia, Canadaand First Nations.

In February and March2010, Vancouver wasthe host city for the 2010Olympic and Paralympic

Winter Games.

And this year, 2013,marked the centennialof two of our Tri-Citiescommunities: PortCoquitlam and Port Moody.Coquitlam celebrated itscentennial in 1991.

Information adapted fromTourism BC website

B.C. DayTHE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2013 17

Have a Safe & HappyBC Day

221 Ioco Road, Port Moody 604-461-3373

Wishing You and Your FamilyWishing You and Your Familya Happy BC Daya Happy BC Day

EURO OTTOEURO OTTOSPORTSPORT

1610 Langan Avenue1610 Langan Avenue604-941-1466604-941-1466

HAPPY B.C. DAYBel-Air Taxi

Fast, Friendly Service433-6666 524-1111 937-3434

Mayor Richard Stewart & Council

Coquitlam proudly celebratesthe 154 anniversary of this

great province.

Coquitlam proudly celebratesthe 155 anniversary of this

great province.

City of Coquitlam

www.coquitlam.ca

Councillor Brent AsmundsonCouncillor Craig HodgeCouncillor Neal NicholsonCouncillor Terry ONeillCouncillor Mae ReidCouncillor Lou Sekora

CelebrateCelebrate B.C.DAYB.C.DAY 20132013Unscramble theseB.C.Destinations,Unscramble theseB.C.Destinations,

numbered from1-6numbered from1-6Email answers in number order toEmail answers in number order to::

[email protected]@van.net(indicate B.C.Day contest in subject eld) or mail to:(indicate B.C.Day contest in subject eld) or mail to:

TheTri-Cities Now B.C.Day ContestThe Tri-Cities Now B.C.Day Contestc/o #201A-3430 Brighton Avenue,c/o #201A-3430 Brighton Avenue,

Burnaby ,B.C. V5A 3H4Burnaby ,B.C. V5A 3H4Attention: VirginiaAttention: Virginia

Deadline for all entries isMonday, August 12th, 2013Deadline for all entries isMonday, August 12th, 2013Winners namewill be published in our Friday,August 16th issue.Winners namewill be published in our Friday,August 16th issue.

Answersarescatteredthroughout ourclassiedpages)Answersarescatteredthroughout ourclassiedpages)

1. Gsroamrtn1. Gsroamrtn

5. Nudacn5. Nudacn

6. Eekrbylim6. Eekrbylim

ENTERTOWINENTERTOWIN 4 TICKETS TO4 TICKETS TOTHEATRE UNDER THE STARSTHEATRE UNDER THE STARS

11Locationsto serveyou

You can trust us to get you backon the road safely.

Happy BC Day

COQUITLAM#101 - 2714 Barnet Hwy.

604-461-4494

PORT COQUITLAM3090 Westwood Street

604-945-6717

In support of BCChildrens Hospital

2. Rtegtacsl2. Rtegtacsl 4. Yoncteour4. Yoncteour

HAPPYHAPPYB.C.B.C.DAY!DAY!

Linda Reimer MLAPort Moody-Coquitlam203 - 130 Brew Street

Port Moody BC V3H 0E3

[email protected]

Doug Horne MLACoquitlam-Burke Mountain

203 - 130 Brew StreetPort Moody BC V3H 0E3

[email protected]

3. Dolwoco3. Dolwoco

WED, JULY 31Terry Fox Library and the Tri-Cities Early

Childhood Development Committee teamup to host a free family play and learn eventfrom 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the ground levelof Coquitlam Centre Mall, 2929 Barnet Hwy.in Coquitlam. The session is based around thetheme of Books, Books and More Books, andoffers children and their families stories, songsand crafts. Pre-registration is not required.

SATURDAY, AUG 3Terry Fox Library plays host to ventriloquist

Kellie Haines from 11 to 11:45 a.m., with activi-ties ranging from theatre, dance, singing andclowning. Free tickets are now available at thelibrary, located at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo.Tri-City Wordsmiths will hold their second

meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Poirier Branchof the Coquitlam Public Library, 575 Poirier St.,Coquitlam. The areas newest writing group willhost guest speaker Daryl R. Stennett, a SunshineCoast author who will speak about life as aself-published author, as well as reading from hisbook and signing copies. Info: 604-475-2875.

TUESDAY, AUG 6Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and

Awareness Group (PCCN Coquitlam) holds itsmonthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Pinetree Com-munity Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam.All those involved with prostate problems arewelcome to share their concerns and experi-ences in a strictly condential atmosphere. Thereis no charge and donations are accepted. Info:Norm (604-936-8703) or Ken (604-936-2998).Art Focus Artists Association members

Sherry Carroll and Eunice Hodge will have select-

ed artworks placed on display at Port CoquitlamCity Hall, located at 2580 Shaughnessy St. Theworks will be on display until Sept. 3.

WEDNESDAY,AUG7Terry Fox Library offers an evening storytime

event from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. for preschool-agedkids and their families. Books, songs, ngerplaysand annel stories are offered as part of this freeevent. Info: 604-927-7999.Hyde Creek Watershed Society holds its

monthly general meeting at 7:15 p.m. at theHyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery,3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo. Member IsaacNelson will share information about a recentUBC Fish Health Management workshop he at-tended. Everyone is welcome to this free event.E-mail [email protected] for info.Colony Farm Community Gardens Society

invites children and parents to a potato digfrom 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Find out how potatoesgrow, how they are harvested, and what critters besides us eat potatoes. Take a potato ortwo home, while the rest will be donated to thefood bank. Meet at the pagoda visible from thesouth parking lot on Colony Farm Road. Eventhappens rain or shine. Info: 604-936-7423

THURSDAY, AUG 8Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural

Society host a heritage garden walk startingat 10 a.m. Local historian Bryan Ness will leadparticipants through the citys northside, and thegroup will be joined by members of the PoCoGarden Club as well. Meet at the Kinsmen Hallon Coquitlam Avenue at Aggie Park. For moreinfo, call 604-927-8403 or [email protected].

FRIDAY, AUG 9Colony Farm Community Gardens Society

invites gardeners and naturalists to join ecologistElizabeth Elles in looking for wild pollinators inthe gardens from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn how youcan help pollinators maintain their populationsat this free event. Meet at the pagoda visiblefrom the south parking lot on Colony FarmRoad. Event will be cancelled in the event ofrain. Info: www.cfcg.ca or 604-936-7423.Coquitlam RCMP host a Show N Shine

event from 9 a.m. to noon at the Poirier Recre-ation Complex, 633 Poirier St., Coquitlam. TheRCMPs Air One helicopter makes an appearanceat 10 a.m. Demonstrations and displays offeredby RCMP specialty sections and agencies suchas Coquitlam Search and Rescue, B.C. SheriffService and Coquitlam Fire and Rescue Services.

SATURDAY, AUG 10Hyde Creek Watershed Society members

host an invasive plant species removal eventstarting at 9:30 a.m. at the societys educationcentre, located at 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. inPoCo. Bring work gloves and long pants. Info:604-461-3474 or e-mail [email protected].

SUNDAY, AUG 11Riverview Horticultural Centre Society

host a Catalpa and north end tree tour on theRiverview Hospital grounds at 1 p.m., leavingfrom the upper entrance of the Henry EssonYoung Building. For a site map, visitwww.rhcs.org. Info: 604-290-9910.

TUESDAY, AUG 13Terry Fox Library welcomes guitarist and

renowned kids entertainer Tony Prophet from2 to 2:45 at 270 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Enjoysingalongs to songs like Splish Splash, GoodLove and Cat Came Back at this free event.Info: 604-927-7999.

SATURDAY, AUG 17Minnekhada Park Association hosts its fth

annual Art in the Park event from 11 a.m. to4 p.m. This free event includes visual arts, livemusic, roving performers, arts and crafts work-shops, a childrens area and great nature trails.For more info, see www.minnekhada.ca.

SUNDAY, AUG 18Minnekhada Park Association hosts its

fth annual Art in the Park even from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. This free event includes visual arts, livemusic, roving performers, arts and crafts work-shops, a childrens area and great nature trails.For more info, see www.minnekhada.ca.

ONGOINGTri-City Family Place offers a drop-in

program for parents and caregivers of childrenunder six, and is open Tuesdays to Fridays from9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2062 Manning Ave., PortCoquitlam. Info: 604-945-0048.Tricity Speakers Toastmasters meet

every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Room B2050, at Douglas College, 1250 Pinetree Way.Info: Sean at 778-995-5230 or http://tricity-speakers.toastmastersclubs.org.Tri City Potters meet at 7 p.m. at Port

Moody Secondary, 300 Albert St., on the thirdWednesday of each month. Activities includegatherings, shows, presentations and moreto inspire those with an interest in clay. Info:www.tricitypotters.ca.

CALENDAR LIST YOUR EVENT:Contact The NOWPhone: 604-444-3451Fax: 640-444-3460Email: [email protected] THE TRI-CITIES NOW | WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2013

presented by

Coquitlam Main ArenaPoirier Sport & Leisure Complex - 633 Poirier AveAdmission by donation or food bank item

Donated equipment Drop Off Dates:July 3-Aug 9 in front of the offices at:* Centennial Secondary, 570 Poirier St.* Gleneagle Secondary, 1195 Lansdowne

August 716:* Port Coquitlam Rec Centre* Port Moody Rec Centre* Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex* Thriftopolis - D-2579 Lougheed Hwy,Port Coquitlam

Saturday, August 17th - 10am- 2pm

$AVE a ton

on your familys

sports equipment

Every Sport

Carriers Needed!newspaper

EARN YOUR OWNMONEY AND

get great stuff. . .

Computeripodiphonevideogamescar etc.whatever you imagine!

You wont have to beg Dad tobuy it for you. Wish you had thelatest and greatestgadgets and gear to make allyour friends jealous? You sooncan. Build up yoursavings, and before youknow it youll be able tobuy that stuff youvealways wanted.

A self employment opportunity

thenownews.com

FANTASTICFEAST

Tri-City Potters display juriedworks at centennial exhibit

11

GETTING ACHARGEPort Moody unveils four electricvehicle charging stations

5THENOW

TRI-CITIESFRIDAYAPRIL 19, 2013

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

HIGHWAYHAZARDMayor calls for median onLougheed NEWS A6

Fewergeese atComoLake ParkNEWS A4

Is BearAwaremessagesinking in?NEWS A4

InQuiringMindsShow tonight at Evergreen ARTS A10

FINDING BALANCE IN ABUSYWORLD LIFE A15

Jeremy [email protected]

School District 43 officials knew they wouldhave to make cuts to deal with a ballooning defi-cit, and on Tuesday employees and the publiclearned just how deep the reductions will beonce the budget is done.To make up for a $12.1-million projected oper-

ating deficit for the 2013/2014 school year, thedistrict is looking at cutting six per cent of itsstaff across the board.More specifically, its proposing to cut 142 pos-

itions within the district.A further breakdown of the numbers has the

district cutting 81 teachers, 19 teacher assist-ants/special education assistants/youth workersalong with 32 clerical/custodial/IT and facilitiespositions and 10 from administration.The staffing cuts add up to $11.5 million in

savings.Some of the positions being cut will be offset

by attrition, with as many as 30 staff in variouspositions already putting in their retirementpapers for the end of the year.

NOW FILE PHOTO

School trustees will provide more details on proposed cuts at a meeting Tuesday at the districts offices.

District to cut 142 jobsPROJECTEDOPERATINGDEFICIT ESTIMATEDAT $12M

To view budgetdocuments,download the freeLayar app to yoursmartphone andscan this pageCONTINUED ON PAGE 5

Families Choose Sylvan604.941.9166 COQUITLAM | SylvanLearning.ca

-(.*!2$ % '-!+!2$ % 3.+# % +(,+ /-(/ % ,+)*& ,5!44, % #03('0-5 1 30-("

www.thenownews.com

Contact us at:

[email protected]@thenownews.com

22 THE TRI-CITIES NOW | FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2013


www.diverseooring.ca* See Store for details

Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 9-4 Sun Closed (Family Day)

Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows #1-20295 113B Ave. 604.460.0020THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 FLOORING STORE 4 YEARS IN A ROW!

www.diverseooring.ca

Flexible Payment Plans Available12 mth Deferred Payments Available

FinancingServices

Authorized Dealer

up to

5050%%OFF!!OFF!!(While quantities last)(While quantities last)

Flexi-TecFlexi-Tec& Imagine& ImagineSheet VinylSheet Vinyl

FromFrom$$22.99.99sq.ftsq.ft..

EngineeredEngineeredHardwoodHardwood

Free Estimates / Guaranteed Installations*

DROP-LOC,DROP-LOC,EASY INSTALLEASY INSTALL

FromFrom

$$33.09.09sq.ftsq.ft..SILK Field to FloorSILK Field to Floor

Bearlock 12 mmBearlock 12 mmLaminateLaminate

Lifetime WarrantyLifetime Warranty

FromFrom$$11.89.89sq.ftsq.ft..With PadWith Pad

Need small carpet jobs done?Great value in ourroll ends!

12x2412x24

WhiteWhiteWaterfallWaterfallTileTile * From

sq.ft.$$11.59.59(While quantities last)(While quantities last)

Inhaus FlooringInhaus Flooring

FromFrom$$22.99.99sq.ftsq.ft..Vinyl PlankVinyl Plank

9999 sq.ftsq.ft..Starting fromStarting from

60oz Carpet60oz CarpetInstalledInstalled

FromFrom$$33.69.69sq.ftsq.ft..

In Stock

From

GlassGlassBacksplashBacksplash

LIMITED TIME OFFER!

$$1414.99.99

BC DAY SPECIALS!BC DAY SPECIALS!

IN OUR 10TH YEAR OF BUSINESS

Documents

Tri-Cities Now July 31 2013