Tri-City News May 27 2015

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DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWSWith the help of a drummer from Coquitlam’s over-50 Nothin’ Dragon team, students in Riverside secondary school’s dragon boat team, Riverside Rapids, dip their paddles in the calm waters of Port Moody Inlet in practise for a race at the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival in Vancouver June 20 and 21.

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Blue Sky’s highrise plans irk some Burquitlam residents

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Three new towers proposed for Foster & North Rd.Gary McKennaThe Tri-CiTy News

Development plans for three highrises being pro-posed in the Burquitlam neighbourhood received a cool reception from residents during a public hearing in

Coquitlam Monday night.Fifteen people spoke during

the three-hour meeting on the Blue Sky development, with 11 speakers telling council to vote down the proposal planned for Foster Avenue and North Road.

Concerns ranged on every-thing from view corridors to transit infrastructure, while some people worried that the increased number of residents in the 873-unit development would put too much pressure

on infrastructure and ameni-ties.

“This area is not for high-rises,” said Ray Chang, a Burquitlam resident. “It will generate a lot of traffic.”

Sylvano Padovan, another resident in the area, criticized council for moving ahead with the proposal before a neighbourhood plan has been developed for the area.

He also took issue with city staff, who have referred to the property as a shoulder or tran-

sition point from the higher densities expected closer to the future Burquitlam SkyTrain station.

“It just doesn’t fit with the community,” he said. “I beg council and the mayor to actu-ally listen to the community. Thirty-seven storeys down to five storeys is not a transition.”

Affordability was another issue that came up during Monday’s meeting.

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‘We do have concerns about affordability’BLUE SKY DEVELOPMENT

Chris Roller, a resident in one of the 112 rental units that will have to be demolished to make way for the Blue Sky de-velopment, said the proposal would reduce the affordable housing stock in the area.

“Those of us who live in the Foster Avenue apartments are exceedingly lucky to have found the units we are in,” he said, adding it would be dif-ficult for current residents to afford housing in the new de-velopment.

But not everyone that spoke during Monday’s meeting was against Blue Sky’s plans.

Sandy Burpee, chair of the Tri-Cities Homelessness Task Group, said he supported the project and commended the builder for including 57 units of purpose-built rental housing on the property.

The developer has said that it will work with current residents to move into the new

structure, which will rent units for approximately $1,200 per month. The three highrises would also permit owners to rent out their properties, add-ing to the rental stock, accord-ing to Blue Sky.

However, Burpee said the company or the city should work on finding a way to sub-sidize some of the rents in the

new building in order to bring them in line with what is cur-rently charged in the existing buildings.

“We do have concerns about the affordability of the rents in the new purpose-built rental building,” he said. “We recommend the city negotiate a package to reduce the rents to current household income

limits.”Former Coquitlam mayor

Maxine Wilson also spoke in favour of the three towers, saying that when Coquitlam pushed to bring the Evergreen Line to the municipality, the city agreed that more density would be necessary.

Many of the new residents, she said, would be less reliant on automobiles because the development is close to rapid transit. “We know we need to reduce the amount of fossil fuels,” she said. “We need to use other modes of transporta-tion aside from cars. That is why this type of density is hap-pening.”

Because councillors Craig Hodge and Brent Asmundson were not present during Monday’s meeting, council de-cided to vote on the third read-ing of the land use proposal at its next meeting.

Blue Sky Properties, a sub-sidiary of Bosa, first proposed the development in 2012. The

project is located about 600 m from the future Burquitlam SkyTrain station and includes a large amenity space and sev-eral commercial units.

The 873 units would be dis-persed over four structures.

A 28-storey tower would house 231 condos and three commercial units facing North Road, while a second 29-storey tower would have 255 units. The tallest tower would be 37-storeys with 330 units, while the rental housing would be located in a five-storey build-ing toward the back of the property.

There will be 1,096 parking stalls to serve residents as well as a 67,759 sq. ft. common amenity space, which will feature outdoor seating, court-yards, gardens, a gym, basket-ball courts and a social room with a kitchen.

The development is ex-pected to be built in three phases over a six-year period.

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courtesy of Blue sky ProPertIesA rendering of Blue Sky’s plans for three highrises in Burquitlam.

DIANe strANDBerG/tHe trI-cIty NeWsA black Dodge Ram truck landed sideways against a house in the 1600-block of Westminster Avenue in Port Coquitlam Tuesday morning, disturbing a quiet neighbourhood next to James Park elementary school. The driver was taken to hospital after being pulled out of the vehicle.

Driver sent to hospital after truck hits a PoCo homeAutomobile parts found inside homeDIANE STRANDBERGTHE TRI-CITY NEWS

A quiet neighbourhood just a block from James Park el-ementary school was brought jarringly into action Tuesday morning when a Dodge Ram truck hit a sidewalk curb and a cedar tree before flying through the air and landing on its side outside of a house in the 1600 block of Westminster Avenue.

Gayle Carlson, who was in the Port Coquitlam home at the time, said she heard a bang and glass breaking because the truck hit the second-storey window before hitting the ground.

Her husband, Stephen, was painting a door and said a

piece of the truck fell near him.“They took him off in an

ambulance,” Carlson said, of the male driver, who had to be strapped to a board and carried into the emergency vehicle.

The incident occurred around 10 a.m. and brought Coquitlam RCMP and mem-bers of the Port Coquitlam fire department to the scene.

Another neighbour reported that a chocolate lab had been hit during the accident, which look like it began nearly half a block away where tracks show the truck drove on the boule-vard and the sidewalk, knock-ing down a small tree, contin-ued across a road before flying through the air into the house.

Police were not available to comment before press time yesterday and it is not known what caused the accident.

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Cannabis facility in PoCo gets OK JANIS WARRENTHE TRI-CITY NEWS

The operator of a planned medical marijuana facility pledged this week he would make his Port Coquitlam facility secure and odour-free.

And if his business didn’t comply, the city could shut it down.

Those were the words from Raj Mattu, a Port Coquitlam resident and spokesperson for Remedi Pharmaceuticals, which has requested to rezone part of the Iotron industrial build-ing at 1425 Kebet Way to grow and cut cannabis for patients on behalf of Health Canada.

During Monday’s public hearing, Mattu told city council his company is making a large investment to produce medical mari-juana, now a federally regu-lated — and legal — crop.

Remedi officials had toured another facility to learn the ropes, he said, and estimated Remedi, a Tri-Cities’ Chamber of Commerce member, would be hiring 20 highly educated people for the PoCo plant, including “horticulturalists, scientists and PhDs.”

“If we don’t do it right, feel free to shut us down,” he told council. “Please po-lice us, regulate us but don’t hinder our operation.”

And city council didn’t.After the public hearing,

it gave three readings to Remedi’s rezoning bid.

But while Mayor Greg Moore and most councillors said they were confident with Remedi’s ability to curb the odours and emis-sions and keep the facility closed to the public — “We are going to be on top of it,” Coun. Glenn Pollock vowed — Coun. Dean Washington voiced concern about who would be on top of it.

Health Canada, stated Mayor Moore.

“Well, that gives me great comfort,” Washington said, sarcastically, “based on the job they did with their medical marijuana.”

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Riverside students are learn-ing all about teamwork as their brand-new dragon boat team gets set to paddle to history in the upcoming Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival between June 19 and 21 in False Creek.

This is the first year the Port Coquitlam school has fielded a dragon boat team and with experienced coach and math teacher Erica McArthur lead-ing the way, the students are sure to make a big splash.

“This will be our first year competing after just 10 prac-tices,” said McArthur as her 26-student dragon boat team, the Riverside Rapids, prepared for practice at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.

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Coquitlam RCMP are seeking witnesses to a shoot-ing that took place in the Coquitlam Centre parking lot near The Bay last Friday after-noon.

RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jamie Chung confirmed the shooting was targeted and the male victim, who has not yet communicated with police, went to hospital with non life-threatening injuries and was later released.

“There’s lots of work being done behind the scenes and it’s not something we can dis-close at this time,” Chung said on Monday. “We are trying to talk to him still. It is under-standable that someone who has gone through a traumatic experience, the priority will be his well-being first.”

Police received a report of shots fired just before 3 p.m. and closed off parking areas near the mall and Barnet Highway for several hours.

The shooting shocked vol-unteers at the Heart and Stroke Foundation, who were hosting their Big Bike fundraiser at Coquitlam Centre at the time.

“I heard the first pop and I said ‘I think someone has been shot,’” said Shelley Lycan, one of the volunteers.

She said she looked at the parking lot toward the west of the mall where the sound came from and noticed the black vehicle, which ap-proached the tents, and stopped. A woman then got out and asked Lycan if she had a BandAid.

Lycan also spoke to the male victim who said he had been shot in the arm.

“Obviously he was in a lot of pain,” she said.

The victim left the scene with his vehicle, a black Chevy Suburban, still in the parking lot, bearing the marks of the shooting, including a blown out tire. It has since been towed away.

Witnesses are asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP Major Crime Section with file number 2015-16067 or call Crime Stoppers.

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GARY MCKENNA/thE tRi-CitY NEwSA Coquitlam RCMP officer surveys the scene at Coquitlam Centre mall, where a brazen daylight shoot-ing took place last Friday afternoon.

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Coquitlam bank was robbed in broad daylight Monday.Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said the heist took

place at the Bank of Montreal on Shaughnessy Street at around 3:30 p.m. when a man walked up to a teller, waved a gun and demanded money. He escaped on foot.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, between 35 and 40 years old. He wore glasses, a black hat and a black jacket. Chung was not able to say how much cash was stolen from the bank branch.

Anyone with information on the crime is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550, quoting file 2015-16467. Alternatively, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a secure tip online at bccrimestoppers.com.

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A copy of the 2014 Annual Report may be viewed at the Village Municipal Hall, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra BC V3H 4P8, between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except any statutory holidays.

On Monday, June 15, 2015, Council will consider the 2014 Annual Report prepared under section 98 of the Community Charter, as well as written submissions and questions from the public.

If you wish to comment on the 2014 Annual Report, you may write to the Chief Administrative Officer prior to the meeting, or attend the Council meeting on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 7:30 pm, at which time you will be given an opportunity to be heard, or to present a written submission.

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Bylaw enforcement key to PoMo’s parking concerns

If all Port Moody wants to do is discourage long-term parking at Rocky Point Park all it has to do is hire a bylaw officer for the summer to enforce parking limits.

anything else is over-kill. until Skytrain arrives, with people looking for free parking alternatives, the park is a jewel to be used by all residents free of charge.

after all, it wasn’t just local funds that paid for the park upgrade — fed-eral grants also paid for some of the costs. What’s more, fee parking will be discouraging to families, especially low-income families looking for a healthy outing.

Here’s what the city should do: hire a bylaw officer for $20 an hour for the summer to chalk tires and fine people who stay longer than four hours.

by mid-September,

when the rains return, the park won’t be so much of a draw and while some people from nearby busi-nesses may use the lot for off street (and safe) park-ing, it shouldn’t be too much of a problem.

The longer term prob-

lem is the coming of the Evergreen Line, which could result in residents parking at Rocky Point to avoid taking a bus to the station. This is an issue that needs to be dealt with through the city’s Master Transportation Plan, now

underway.We disagree with the

notion that fee parking is the only way the city can create parking turnover and even a no-fee op-tion for residents is going to result in excessive bureaucracy and cost to taxpayers.

Currently, pay parking is available at the popular New Westminster Pier Park on the fraser River. unfortunately, residents don’t get a break, the parking meters are some-times out of commission and paying to visit a small park could be a turn-off to tourists or a barrier for young families.

Still, parking at Rocky Point can sometimes be difficult to get and so hav-ing some form of control would be a good thing, if staff time for monitoring can be kept to a minimum or parking fines can cover the cost of the system.

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“I just hope they don’t make the

same mistakes again as they did with Lougheed Station. Build a park and ride and keep com-muter parking in designated lots, not neighbour-hood streets.”Kirstin Hallett’s com-ment on a story about Coquitlam’s plans to study parking around Evergreen Stations.

“He’s intelligent to get these people’s credit card numbers, social insurance, DOB and call SWAT... but he’s stupid enough to brag about it on Twitter?”Steve Bakewell’s comment on a story about a kid convicted of swatting.

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TC LETTERSAccountability key in transit plebiscite

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The Editor,Re. Time running out for

voting in transit referendum” (Letters, The Tri-City News, May 22, 2015)

There have been many ar-ticles already written about the transit plebiscite,but I hope I can offer my comments from the perspective of a Coquitlam resident.

Coquitlam is growing and there are growing needs for transit. We get that.

But like most people, my concern is how the money is spent and in particular, the ac-countability of it.

I am not certain why the politicians and their ads focus much on the needs (which most people don’t disagree with) and little about the ac-countability (which most people want to hear about).

After some time looking at the issue, I found the following (no, they were not in the Yes-vote ads): the money collected from the increased sales tax will not go directly to Translink but

to a separate fund dedicated for specific projects.

The projects will be reviewed and approved by the Mayors’ council.

The separate fund will be an-nually audited independently. Plus, the percentage of the tax cannot increase further without another referendum.

On balance, I am satis-fied with the accountability

framework. The key issue is how well the framework will be executed.

For now, I am voting Yes for Coquitlam, but as the public, we should continue to be engaged to keep the politi-cians accountable for their own proposed accountability framework.W. O. Leung,Coquitlam

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Washington, who was the only opponent on council, also took Remedi to task for failing to make personal contact with the property owners of the two neighbouring buildings, both of whom told council earlier that night they had not been notified about the public hear-ing.

Bruce Barclay called Remedi’s proposal “a $10-mil-

lion get rich quick scheme” and warned about the lack of police presence in the Meridian Industrial Park. He also said if the application

went through, he would be asking the city for a break on the $65,000 he pays annually in property taxes because of decreased land values with the enterprise next door.

Doug Stead, who pays $93,000 a year in property taxes for his building on the other side of Iotron, also expressed concern about the medical marijuana industry being in a state of flux with court chal-lenges and federal regulations.

Mayor Moore said if the bid proceeds to final reading, the city would have the “ultimate control” over Remedi by with-drawing its business licence

and stopping operations for not adhering to the restrictive covenant.

Yesterday (Tuesday), Mattu clarified city reports that stated Remedi would produce 2,000 or 7,800 kg of medical mari-juana a year. “It’s more on the lower side,” he told The Tri-City News. “We are just estimat-ing because the city wanted a number.”

Mattu also declined to say what Remedi’s profit margin would be; however, he said the private company is “a long ways away” from getting a Health Canada licence.

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Nearly 300 business leaders from throughout the lower mainland heard from world class speakers including CEO’S, MP’s and leaders from the technology sector.

By any measurement, this Sum-mit was a huge success. There was a great exchange of ideas as the attendees learned from some of the best business lead-ers in Canada. Darrell Jones of the Overwaitea Food Group brought great insight into their focus on local product procurement and customiza-tion of the store to match com-munity needs.

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I personally came away in-spired by the speakers, excited for the future and motivated by the prospects for our com-munities future. With some forward thinking and progres-sive work, we can truly make the Tri-cities a great place to both work and live.

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June 2015 Chamber NewsWho: Antonina Tihanenok - Sutton Group West Coast RealtyWhat: Your Tri-Cities real estate expertWhere: Coquitlam, www.antoninabc.comIt is common knowledge that the real estate business has a very high level of competition. With the right business tactics and standards it is possible to � nd ones niche in the popular job sector. I started to build my business with standards such as, trust in mind. I specialized in working with buyers, as many real estate agents do. I worked with great dedication for my � rst buyers to help them purchase the perfect property for them at the lowest price. Keeping in touch with clients allows the relationship to build.

By engaging in a relationship with clients, I create long-lasting customers. My buyers are happy because they are able to make a pro� t when ready to sell their homes and are excited for something bigger and better. It is important to be looking out for re-sellable properties.I have lived in the Tri-Cities since 2006 and would never want to move anywhere else. The heritage style communities, there is space for children to play safely with neighbors, lots of local parks, forested area and of course Rocky Point. Loving the neighborhood I work in makes it that much easier to sell to potential buyers.Looking to buy or sell in the Tri-Cities? Give Antonina a call!

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Who: Maureen Seguin - Century21 RealtyWhat: Your realty expert with community rootsWhere: Coquitlam, www.maureenseguin.comMaureen Seguin is a Realtor® with Century 21 In Town Realty. She is a genuine, eager and tenacious professional with a ‘go that extra mile’ attitude. Maureen’s unique combination of education, experience and volunteer endeavours make her the perfect match for any home buying or selling challenge.As a volunteer Ambassador for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Maureen proudly serves the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Her specialty is helping homebuyers successfully navigate the big move from the city to the suburbs.

Maureen’s proudest moments, besides helping homeowners, have come in the form of awards and accolades for her sales achievements. Last year, she was honoured to be in the top 3% of all real estate agents in Greater Vancouver. Maureen celebrates her successes by traveling and immersing herself in new experiences; she enjoys SCUBA diving and recently visited the island of Bonaire to dive world-renowned reefs.Working with � rst time homebuyers as well as seasoned investors, and everyone in between, Maureen prides herself on building genuine relationships with her clients and � nding them the perfect home. Maureen’s experience with marketing and social media, as well as her skills as a tough negotiator, makes her the ideal partner for your next real estate purchase or sale.

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WHY LEASE WHEN YOU CAN OWN YOUR REAL ESTATE?START BUILDING EQUITY TODAY.

A challenging decision business owners must make is choosing between buying and leasing their place of busi-

ness. There are advantages/disadvantages to both, as with all decisions, analysis and planning has to happen. Starting with the end in mind is important for anyone considering a real estate purchase or lease. Long-term vision for the business is critical when planning to buy or lease new premises. It comes down to business type, priorities, growth rate, cash � ow, tax considerations, comfort with debt and future plans.

Location, Location, Location: When selecting a location, consider customer convenience in addition to shipping and receiving requirements. Will the business have access to services it needs? Major transportation routes? Is land zoned for the business? Adequate parking and transit service? Are amenities nearby? Live, Work and Play, is important to younger employees.

Room to Grow: Consider real estate needs and what you can afford, factor in cash � ow and growth plans for the future. A well-� nanced property purchase will free up working capital that can be used to build the business, balancing growth with cash � ow so there’s enough capital to grow. You don’t want mortgage payments to squeeze working capital; you will want adequate space now and in the future.Because of low interest rates, many entrepreneurs purchased real estate in recent years and experienced market apprecia-tion. Besides making smart investments, they bene� t from not dealing with landlords when it comes to rent increases or leasehold improvements.

Reasons to OWN: • Want to own an asset, build equity, and strengthen bal-

ance sheet. • Generate good cash fl ow and have a stable business. • Need to make leasehold improvements or expand. • Have real estate experience or willing to hire someone to

manage your property. • Business with specifi c technology or building needs. • Real estate great source of retirement income

Reasons to LEASE: • A start-up unable to commit capital to owning a building. • Don’t have enough working capital to grow business and

buy a property • Business doesn’t have specifi c space needs can lease

almost any premises. • Business growing; can’t forecast short or long-term space

needs. • Can move to new premises easily, but can business incur

extra costs of moving?

Once a site is selected, do your due diligence whether you are buying or leasing. Get an idea of what size of invest-ment you are committing to and will have to make in future years to keep building at a satisfactory level. Keep an eye on unexpected expenses when planning leasehold improvements or construction of the purchased real estate. Plan for cost overruns and upgrades. Question contractors: what’s included in purchase price or construction quote? Parking, landscaping, signage, or mechanical components may not be included.

The End Game: Place commercial real estate into a holding company separate from the operating business. Buyers may only want to acquire operating company. Hold onto real estate and use it as a source of retirement income. Always ask an expert for advice.

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CONFEDERATION CENTREConfederation Centre in Charlottetown, where Anne of Green Gables — The Musical will run this summer, takes up a full city block.

Jessie steps into AvonleaANNE OF GREEN GABLES

JAnis WArrenThe Tri-CiTy News

She called her grandparents first.

Jessie Cox knew they adored Prince Edward Island and Lucy Laud Montgomery’s 1908 novel, Anne of Green Gables.

So to hear their grand-daughter break the news that she had been cast as Anne Shirley’s most kindred spirit in the 2015 Charlottetown Festival was certainly a thrill.

This summer, her grand-folks, parents, aunt and friends will be in the audience at the Confederation Centre as the Pinetree secondary graduate (2010) portrays the romantic Diana Barry — a role perfected by Schuyler Grant in the 1985 CBC mini-series. (This year’s production will be bitter-sweet given the unexpected death last month of Jonathan Crombie, the CBC actor who played Gilbert Blythe).

Cox auditioned for the part of Diana in Toronto, after fel-low Sheridan College grad — and PEI native — Jessica Gallant had been cast in the starring role.

She found out she would portray the character while performing in Calgary last November. “I was very lucky,” she said from PEI last Thursday. “You don’t usually know that far in advance.”

Cox arrived in Charlottetown on her birthday May 10 and went into rehears-als the next day.

Since then, the cast of 26 has been working on the show six days a week, eight hours a day “with an hour for lunch.”

Anne of Green Gables — The Musical goes into previews June 11 and runs Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Saturday nights; on the other days, Cox is in the ensemble of Alice Through the Looking-Glass, also at Confederation Centre.

With a new director on board, the 51st season of Anne of Green Gables will be some-what different from previous years.

The script and blocking are slightly adjusted “so we get

to play a lot more,” Cox said. “I can bring a lot of me into the character and how I see Diana.”

As well, viewers will notice the characters age two years at the start of Act 2.

“They’re not just kids any-more. They’re looking toward adulthood. It’s nice to see how they grow through the play.”

Still, visitors who have seen the musical each season will notice many regulars on stage.

Glenda Landry, who por-trayed Diana Barry in 1971 and for the next 20 years, is back for the 2015 production as the gos-sipy neighbour, Rachel Lynde.

For Cox, Anne of Green Gables is her fifth stage show. After graduating from Sheridan in 2013 with an advanced di-ploma in musical theatre per-

formance, she was an orphan in Annie at Young People’s Theatre in Toronto; a daugh-

ter in Fiddler on the Roof with Stage West in Calgary; Mallory/Avril in City of Angels in Barrie,

Ont.; and in Naughty But Nice! with Forte Musical Theatre Guild in Calgary.

She’s grown strong roots in Canada. “I personally don’t have much drive to go down to the [United] States because I feel like what we’re doing up here is very unique,” she said. “I appreciate our theatre and musical theatre. I’m seeing a lot of the country, going from coast to coast.”

As for her plans after the Charlottetown run ends Aug. 29, Cox said she’ll take a break and travel Europe for six weeks.

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CONFEDERATION CENTREJessie Cox, 23, of Coquitlam plays Anne’s best friend, Diana Barry, in the 51st season of Anne of Green Gables — The Musical, in Charlottetown, PEI, this summer. Ben Chiasson, who plays Gilbert Blythe, is currently completing his musical theatre performance degree at Sheridan College.

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Looking for a new home for your old books after the spring clean?

The Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library will accept used tomes on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot above the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way). The society needs books of all types in good condition plus DVDs, CDs, vinyl albums and board games for its book sale on June 13. Proceeds from that event next month support the library operations at the city branches. Call 604-937-4130.

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Espinosa will show their work next month in an annual children’s art festival at Port Moody city hall. From June 1 to 14, some 130 youth will display 300 paintings on the theme “from reality to the imagination.” And on Saturday, June 6, 50 students will give live demonstrations.

THE GIVERStudents at a Port

Coquitlam middle school will be in an ad-aptation of Lois Lowry’s novel The Giver next month. Minnekhada middle teacher and show director Phil Hughes said the public performance is on June 3 at 7 p.m. in the school’s drama room (1390 Laurier Ave.).

MASSEY 65Stars from past Massey

Theatre productions will be on stage next month to celebrate 65 years of the venue. And the gala performance on Sunday, June 14 will include Port Moody teen and Lindbjerg Academy of the Performing Arts student Julia MacLean, who played Annie in the 25th anniversary produc-tion for the Royal City Musical Theatre last year. The cast of 80 is being directed by Order of BC recipient and esteemed local artistic director Dolores Kirkwood, co-founder of both the Royal City Musical Theatre and Royal City Youth Ballet, with musical direction by retired Pinetree teacher James Bryson. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $15/$12/$5 by calling 604-521-5050.

CONFEDERATION CENTRESheridan College graduate and PEI native Jessica Gallant is Anne Shirley in the 2015 Charlottetown Festival production.


Music, visual art and leadership students at a Port Coquitlam high school will talk tales from around the world at a multicultural storytelling fes-tival tomorrow (Thursday).

Riverside secondary hosts its second annual fest at 7 p.m. in the theatre/cafeteria, with refreshments served by Miriam Cry’s Foods 11 classes.

Organized by Catherine Yamamoto and her multi-cultural leadership students, the 90-minute evening is a

fundraiser for the ongoing earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan and in other countries.

The stories — to be told in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and French — include Suki’s Kimono, The Name of the Tree, Snow Maiden, The Enormous Turnip, Algonquin Cinderella, The Cremation of Sam McGee, The Teachings of the Killer Whale, The Teachings of the Bear, and The Story of the Heron and Hummingbird.

And the celebration will be filmed by Geoff Scott of Tri-Cities Community TV.

Yamamoto said the func-tion will start with a territorial blessing by the school district’s aboriginal education depart-ment.

Admission is by donation at the door (2215 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam) and includes des-sert and tea. The event is open to all ages.

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COURTESY OF CATHERINE YAMAMOTOMulticultural leadership students at Riverside secondary, with Catherine Yamamoto at top right.

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A Tri-City arts group will assemble an exhibit in Vancouver next year on re-visioning the Riverview Hospital lands.

And it’s calling for artists to contribute to the show that will happen from Feb. 15 to March 5 at the Pendulum

Gallery in the HSBC building.ArtsConnect is inviting art-

ists or art groups to submit their ideas for a vertical space (4’ by 7’) by June 30 by email to [email protected].

MUSIC, DANCEThe Polonez Tri-City Polish

Association will kick it up in Port Coquitlam this weekend for its 10th annual culture and heritage days. The music and dance festival happens in the Leigh Square Community Arts Village on Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

GREAT GROUP

A Coquitlam company took the outstanding ensemble award at last weekend’s Theatre BC Fraser Valley Zone Festival.

Stage 43 Theatrical Society won the prize for its entry, Secrets of a Soccer Mom, which featured actors Lisa Pope MacDonald, Julia Walmsley and Arsha Tahir. The show was under Stephen Torrence, who directed his first play for Stage 43.

The outstanding pro-duction accolade went to the Chilliwack Players Guild for Miss Somewhere while the actor award went to Matt Janzen in Miss Somewhere. The ac-tress trophy was shared by Geneva Perkins in Miss Somewhere and Judith Betzler from the Langley Players Drama Club for Escape from Happiness.

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Pay it forward in Port Moody with art cardsPORT MOODY ARTS CENTRE

A new artistic initiative that’s designed to put a smile to the faces of Port Moody residents and visitors is now in full swing.

And the Port Moody high school student organizing the project wants the community to help to pay it forward with designs of their own.

Arkie Liu, a Grade 11 IB student at Port Moody sec-ondary, launched her Art Abandonment Project last month to coincide with Youth Week, May 1 to 7.

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Liu said she plans to collect as many decorative cards as possible to distribute them at the end of the summer. She is requesting participants draw a happy image and place a heartfelt message inside. As well, participants are asked to include the social media handle @pomoarts and

#abandonart, and drop off the finished products to the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.).

This week, Liu is expected to present the concept to teachers at Port Moody sec-ondary as part of her CAS (Creativity Action Service) program for her International Baccalaureate studies. She al-ready has a few colourful cards in hand thanks to PMAC vol-unteers and supporters Faye Headridge and TJ Boucher.

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uate who is with Community Ventures Society (CVS), vol-unteers weekly at the Moody Centre arts hub with co-ordinator Sandra Niven while Boucher, also with CVS, has charted a two-year action plan to complete 24 projects, which include PMAC art lessons.

A CVS spokesperson said its partnership with PMAC has proved successful, with several people with developmental disabilities joining in classes and socializing.

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JANIS WARREN/THE TRI-CITY NEWSLeft to right: Fay Headridge, Sandra Niven, TJ Boucher and Arkie Liu at the Port Moody Arts Centre, with the Art Abandonment Project cards that Liu is overseeing. Email [email protected].

VOLUNTEER NETWORKVolunteer co-ordinators who want to connect with others to learn about what Tri-City pro-

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Jr. A’s hold first place in BCJALL standings

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The Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs have secured the top spot in the B.C. Jr. ‘A’ Lacrosse League standings after winning a pair of matches last weekend.

First up was the Delta Islanders on Saturday, who the A’s dispatched 12-7 after a bumpy start to the game.

Jean-Luc Chetner had four goals in the match, that saw the Islanders hang around with their opponents right up until the third period, when Coquitlam began to pull away with several unanswered goals.

Cole Shafer had three

goals in the game, while Evan Wortley scored two goals and two assists in the win.

On Sunday, the Victoria Shamrocks visited the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, falling 10-6 to the home team.

Despite taking a 1-0 lead in the first period, Coquitlam quickly tied things up with a marker from Challen Rogers, before Brett Kujala scored the go-ahead goal six minutes later.

Victoria would not be able to overtake the A’s on the score-board, as Coquitlam continued to pile on points.

Shafer had another big game, scoring one and assist-

ing on four, while Rogers had two goals and one assist and Chase McIntyre potted two goals in the game.

Meanwhile the Port Coquitlam Saints, who have been heading in the other direction in the BCJALL standings, also managed a victory on Sunday when they defeated the visiting Nanaimo Timbermen 9-5.

Sahawna Baker scored the opening goal, while Nathan Marken and Ty Klarnder both scored singles before the Timbermen could get on the board.

Fraser Valley North took home the zone champion-ship last week after defeat-ing Vancouver Island South 52-42 in the under-15 girls basketball finals last week.

Six players from the nine-player roster were chosen for provincial team tryouts, including Tri-City athletes Hailey Counsell, Nicole Cabuco, Jessica Wolpert, Madeline Moore, Grace Gosselin and Maple Ridge player Kate Meredith. Wolpert, Cabuco and Counsell were the team’s top scorers during the tour-nament.

Last week’s champion-

ship game capped a strong regional tournament for the Fraser Valley squad.

The team opened the event with a 45-30 win over Okanagan North, before taking down North Centre 44-30.

In the semifinals, the Fraser Valley North de-feated Vancouver North Shore 53-32 before the 52-42 win over Vancouver Island in the championship game. Mikaela Bordignon, Victoria Adams and Faithe Laurin were also a part of the team.

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The Port Coquitlam Saints defeated the Burnaby Lakers 4-2 at a female midget lacrosse tournament at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex last week. Clubs from Port Moody and Coquitlam also competed at the event, which featured teams from across Metro Vancouver. ROBERT MCDONALD PHOTO

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ELAINE FLEURY PHOTOThe Tri-City Sting defeated the Vancouver Black Hawks during a tier 2 girls field hockey match at Cunnings field in Coquitlam last week. Since then, the Sting have gone on to defeat the Surrey Crocodile Sharks 5-0, before taking down the Richmond Pelicans 3-0 on the road.

ON THE FIELD

PoCo kept up the pres-sure in the third period, with Matt Symes leading the team on the score-board with one goal and three assists, while Ty Klarner scored two goals and one assist.

But the Saints were not as solid when the Delta Islanders came to town on

Friday night. The game was fairly

even in the first period, but Delta took the lead in the second and didn’t look back.

Despite a stronger third period, the Saints were un-able to catch up with the visitors and the team fell 14-10.

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

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115 EDUCATION

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124 FARM WORKERS

AUJLAS’ FARMS LTDFARM LABOURERS required

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130 HELP WANTED

BODYMANAuto Body Repair Technician required for our busy I.C.B.C. Accredited shop in Port Moody. F/T, salary based on experience.

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130 HELP WANTED

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160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

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PERSONAL SERVICES

171 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

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182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

206 APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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242 CONCRETE & PLACING

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257 DRYWALL

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.

260 ELECTRICAL

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines &

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275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORSNew fl oor inst. & fi nishing. Refi n. Repairs, Staining. Free Est. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.

281 GARDENING

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281 GARDENING

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

SPRING CLEAN UPS Hedge Trim S Lawn Cuts

S Tree PruningYard Maintenance

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

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287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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REAL ESTATE ............................... 603-696

RENTALS ...................................... 703-757

AUTOMOTIVE .............................. 804-862

MARINE ....................................... 903-920

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300 LANDSCAPING

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317 MISC SERVICES

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320 MOVING & STORAGE

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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338 PLUMBING

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341 PRESSURE WASHING

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

FIVE STAR ROOFINGAll kinds of re-roofi ng & repairs.

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Roofi ng Experts. 778-230-5717Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

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372 SUNDECKS

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373B TILING

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374 TREE SERVICES

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

PETS

477 PETS

2-10yr Shih Tzu siblings need a forever home. Both fi xed, well loved. No toddlers or other large pets. Never been apart, need to be placed together. $200 re-hom-ing fee, home check, family vet reference. 604-793-5914.

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

CKC Reg Sheltie Puppies sable CH bred-N.B. contract. $1500. River-wind Shelties-Laura. 604-793-6768.

Purebred CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. House pets. 604-854-1978, 604-807-5204

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

506 APPLIANCES

POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*StoveUp to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.

551 GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE. 1435 Summit Drive, Coquitlam. SAT MAY 2 @ 9AM

560 MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

REAL ESTATE

609 APARTMENT/CONDOS

OPEN HOUSE2-4pm Saturday, May 30th#301-1591 Booth Ave,

COQUITLAMRenovated Nice

2 Bdrm, 2 Bath Condo.Rainscreened. $263,000.

Joe Pal 604-721-5121Sutton Group - Medallion Realty

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

2 Bedroom Apartments BRIGHT & LARGE

Central Coquitlam Co-op

No subsidyCls to transit, schools & shops

Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 [email protected]

Coquitlam: Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent. Sorry no pets.

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

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PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $825 & $845. Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Derek Manor2048 Manning Ave.

Port Coquitlam 604-941-5452; 604-944-7889

Impeccably Clean!

Good Apartment SizesHeat SH/W S Parking 1 Bedroom Available

$810/mo. No Pets Ref’s & Credit check req’d

Polo ClubApartments

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.3 Blocks to W.C. Express

W 1 & 2 Bdrm SuitesW 3 Appliances

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709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft. Ground fl oor commercial space. Offi ce / retail / service type busi-ness. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy inter-section. Call 604-464-3550.

736 HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE 2 Bdrm cottage on acreage, close to town. Ideal for clean quiet couple. N/S. N/P. Unfurnished, ref’s req’d. Avail now. $950/mo + utils. 604-467-9432.

SOUTH SURREYEXECUTIVE

Fully Furnished & Equippedor Unfurnished Based on

Your Needs.

Short Term orLong term!Hotel Living

Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Offi ce + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate fl ooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping.NO Smoking inside & NO Pets!

$2050/mo. or negotiableAvailable NOW!

604.488.9161

750 SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM Cntr area. Bright & spac. 1 bdrm suite, priv ent. Avail July 1st. Ns/np. $750 + 1/3 utils, cable & lndry inc. 604-944-7580.

752 TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets, $1005/mo. Call 604-942-2277

RENTALS

752 TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm town-house, $905. Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.

TRANSPORTATION

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

1985 DODGE 600CONVERTIBLE

Automatic, 2-door.Only 87,000/kms

Garage kept, good cond.$2500. 604-942-4733

830 MOTORCYCLES

2009 SAGA Dual Sport dirt/street motorcycle. Mint cond, never off road. 675 orig kms. Super com-

muter. $2500 fi rm. 604-349-4181.

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

ESTATE SALE2006 Arctic Fox 29.5 foot 5th Wheel with 2 slides,

2 rockers & a sofa.2004 Dodge Ram 3500

Cummins, short box 78K.Both $38,000 or sell separately.

Call 604-202-7806.

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

MARINE

912 BOATS

www.one4yacht.com 604-669-2248

Find them here!

In the classifieds. Class 203-387

Business Services

Call a representative today - 604-575-5555


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Tri-City News May 27 2015