FEB. 28, 2014 www.tricitynews.com INSIDE Letters/A12 Elaine Golds/A20 Books Plus/A21 Sports/A30 JANIS WARREN/THE TRI-CITY NEWS About 80 Grade 2 students from Aspenwood elementary school on Heritage Mountain descended on Port Moody city hall Wednesday to perform an anti- bullying flash mob dance for Pink Shirt Day. “Anti-bullying isn’t just one day, it’s every day,” Mayor Mike Clay (right) told them afterward. FRIDAY THE FRIDAY TRI - CITY NEWS Festival du Bois is on SEE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE, PAGE A16 Is public art too pricey? SEE FACE TO FACE, PAGE A11 CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2012 School kids dance up a pink storm at Port Moody city hall Cheesecake cups are a TV winner PoCo man wins $25k on CBC show By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS A Riverside secondary school grad will have his dessert on grocery shelves across the coun- try after winning the first edition of CBC’s Recipe to Riches on Wednesday. “It’s absolutely incred- ible. I still can’t believe it. It’s really, really, re- ally surreal,”a jubilant Jesse Meredith of Port Coquitlam told The Tri- City News on Thursday. PoMo plans another chance to comment on its new OCP Many changes to PM plan already By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS Third time may be a charm but for those con- cerned with the future of Port Moody, four could be the lucky number. Port Moody residents will get another chance to comment on the draft official community plan at a town hall meeting in March after council unanimously approved the idea Tuesday. The town hall meet- ing would be the fourth for the plan, which has come under heavy scru- tiny from businesses, de- velopers, neighbourhood associations and environ- mental groups on issues ranging from building heights to storm water management plans and availability of park space. “It would only be fair to go back to our resi- dents and give them one more kick at the can,” Coun. Diana Dilworth said Tuesday after it was suggested a meeting should be held before the April 1 land use meeting. The lengthy document for guiding future plan- ning and land use man- agement in PoMo has undergone numerous changes since it was first shown to the public last June, prompting calls for yet another opportunity for public input. Several people spoke before council Tuesday, asking for another chance to comment. “It’s time to make sure we do this right,” said George Assaf, a resident who is also a member of the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society. Some of the changes were only recently in- corporated after a series of key votes by council in early January. The town hall meeting would likely raise further is- sues, such as the call by the Port Moody Heritage Commission to turn the Ioco Townsite into an his- toric village and museum tourist attraction. CBC PHOTO Jesse Meredith of Port Coquitlam first made his Milk Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cups for his sister. see DESSERT, page A15 see WATERFRONT, page A15 ALSO, INSIDE: ■ Time to pay utility bills: page A3 ■ City grants available: page A13
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Elaine Golds/A20Books Plus/A21
Sports/A30
JANIS WARREN/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
About 80 Grade 2 students from Aspenwood elementary school on Heritage Mountain descended on Port Moody city hall Wednesday to perform an anti-bullying flash mob dance for Pink Shirt Day. “Anti-bullying isn’t just one day, it’s every day,” Mayor Mike Clay (right) told them afterward.
FRIDAYTHE FRIDAY
TRI-CITY NEWSFestival du Bois is onSEE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE, PAGE A16
Is public art too pricey?SEE FACE TO FACE, PAGE A11
C A N A D I A NCOMMUNITYNEWSPAPERAWARD 2012
C A N A D I A NCOMMUNITYNEWSPAPERAWARD 2012
School kids dance up a pink storm at Port Moody city hall
Cheesecake cups are a TV winner
PoCo man wins $25k on CBC show
By Janis WarrenTHE TRI-CITY NEWS
A Riverside secondary school grad will have his dessert on grocery shelves across the coun-try after winning the first edition of CBC’s Recipe to Riches on Wednesday.
“It’s absolutely incred-ible. I still can’t believe it. It’s really, really, re-ally surreal,” a jubilant Jesse Meredith of Port Coquitlam told The Tri-City News on Thursday.
PoMo plans another chance to comment on its new OCPMany changes to PM plan already
By Diane StrandbergTHE TRI-CITY NEWS
Third time may be a charm but for those con-cerned with the future of Port Moody, four could be the lucky number.
Port Moody residents will get another chance to comment on the draft official community plan at a town hall meeting in March after council
unanimously approved the idea Tuesday.
The town hall meet-ing would be the fourth for the plan, which has come under heavy scru-tiny from businesses, de-velopers, neighbourhood associations and environ-mental groups on issues ranging from building heights to storm water management plans and availability of park space.
“It would only be fair to go back to our resi-dents and give them one more kick at the can,”
Coun. Diana Dilworth said Tuesday after it was suggested a meeting should be held before the April 1 land use meeting.
The lengthy document for guiding future plan-ning and land use man-agement in PoMo has undergone numerous changes since it was first shown to the public last June, prompting calls for yet another opportunity for public input.
Several people spoke before council Tuesday, asking for another
chance to comment.“It’s time to make sure
we do this right,” said George Assaf, a resident who is also a member of the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society.
Some of the changes were only recently in-corporated after a series of key votes by council
in early January. The town hall meeting would likely raise further is-sues, such as the call by the Port Moody Heritage Commission to turn the Ioco Townsite into an his-toric village and museum tourist attraction.
CBC PHOTO
Jesse Meredith of Port Coquitlam first made his Milk Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cups for his sister. see DESSERT, page A15see WATERFRONT, page A15
ALSO, INSIDE:■ Time to pay utility bills: page A3■ City grants available: page A13
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By Janis WarrenThe Tri-CiTy News
Utility bills for Port Moody homeowners are due today (Friday) but Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam residents have an extra month to get their payments in order.
The fees for water, garbage, recycling and sewer are due March 31
in the latter two munici-palities and those prop-erty owners who don’t shell out by the deadline will be fined 5% of the full amount.
Here’s the breakdown for 2014 rates in the cit-ies:
COQUITLAM• single-family home:
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and recycling;• townhouse, condo:
$436 for water, $452 for recycling (if city provides recycling service to the strata);
POCO • single-family home:
$733 for water and sewer (garbage and recycling are on the property tax bill);
• townhouse: $687 for water and sewer;
• condo: $652 for water and sewer.
PORT MOODY• single-family home:
$964 for water, sewer, garbage, green waste and recycling;
• townhouse: $879 for water, sewer, garbage, green waste and recycling;
• condo: $687 for water, sewer and recy-cling (lower if city does not provide recycling service).
Last year, 5 ,600 Coquitlam property owners didn’t pay their utility bills on time out of 41,400 invoices issued (unpaid utilities at the end of the year are trans-ferred to the property
bill). In PoCo, 769 utility accounts were not paid by the due date in 2013 while that number was 1,297 in PoMo.
Utility bills can be paid online. In Coquitlam and Port Moody, credit cards are accepted for utili-ties but not for munici-pal property taxes; PoCo does not allow credit card payments for either.
Metro Vancouver, which oversees water and sewage, has a capi-tal program estimated to total $2.3 billion over the next decade, meaning water and sewer charges are not likely to go down anytime soon. In fact, the cost of water alone is es-timated to rise 8% annu-ally in the next few [email protected]
Property owners’ utility bills coming due in Tri-Cities
Arts and heritage are on the move in Port Moody
By Diane StrandbergThe Tri-CiTy News
Two century-old Port Moody buildings will be brought together this week for the future en-joyment of artists, pa-trons and the public — if the weather and utility contractors co-operate.
Bruce Campbell, ex-ecutive director of the Port Moody Arts Centre, said he expects the for-mer Centennial House/Appleyard Residence to be moved a block down Kyle Street, possibly as early as today (Friday), to be situated next to the arts centre building, built in 1914 and formerly PoMo’s city hall.
Once the 1910-era Appleyard building, for-mer home of a city coun-cillor and lumberman, is moved by Pridy Bros. house movers to its new location, it will be con-nected to the arts centre with a glass atrium — joining two important city heritage buildings and creating functional space that will help grow and expand PoMo’s cul-tural scene.
“That’s our sincere hope, we’re waiting for the gas line to be moved,” Campbell said.
SIDE BY SIDEMuch has changed
in planning for the Appleyard residence since the province gave it to the city of Port Moody to make way for the Evergreen Line. This week’s move fol-
lows months of planning and fundraising to en-able the Port Moody Arts Centre to vastly increase its gallery space, create a larger display area for the Blackberry Gallery artists co-op, add three new studios and build a gallery that will lend it-self well to functions and special events.
“It just kind of galva-nized a lot of energy,” Campbell said.
Original plans called for leaving the building at its current location at 126 Kyle St. and reno-vating it but having the two heritage buildings side by side made a lot more sense. The federal government has contrib-uted $500,785 toward the project, with the city and the Port Moody Arts Centre society matching the grant.
Campbell said his group has already gen-erated a significant por-tion of its $200,000 share, with matching $30,000 grants from Suncor and CP Rail, and the recent Art4U fundraiser, which raised about $25,000 but needs to come up more than $100,000 to finish off the renovations.
He hopes the ex-panded space will help the society grow its vol-unteer base, enabling it to host fundraisers, and is working on an initia-tive he calls “intellectual philanthropy.” In addi-tion, the society is seek-ing a provincial contri-bution and is looking for donors to sponsor vari-
ous aspects of the proj-ect.
PRESERVATIONMeanwhile, he has to
deal with construction is-sues and the move — such as waiting for the weather to clear and Fortis to relo-cate a gas line.
The Appleyard build-ing is in good shape, having been brought up to code by its former owners, but Campbell said care will have to be taken to protect the building’s heritage as-pects, including original
windows, and significant renovations are required to join the two buildings and create usable space.
As for the move, Pridy Bros. will tow the building down the hill on pallets af-fixed to “trucks” or wheels, where it will be pushed across large metal beams over a hole that has been dug for basement studios. Once the concrete has been poured and polished, the next stage will be construction, with the ex-panded facilities opened by this summer. [email protected]
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Bruce Campbell, executive director of the Port Moody Arts Centre, next to the Appleyard residents, a heritage home that is being moved next to the PoMo Arts Centre. The two century-old buildings will be connected by a glass atrium.
Still no cause in killing
An autopsy was expected to be com-pleted Thursday in the death of Maja Paderewska, who was found dead at a Coquitlam townhouse last Sunday, victim of an apparent murder.
RCMP Sgt. Adam MacIntosh told The Tri-City News on Thursday that the investigation would continue but police would not be releas-ing any details now that the matter is be-fore the courts.
Jarek Paderewska, the dead woman’s brother, was taken into custody shortly after her body was found and he is fac-ing second-degree murder charges in the incident.
“We are still mov-ing forward with our investigation but we won’t be releasing any information now that he has been charged,” MacIntosh said.
BC Ambulance paramedics and fire-fighters discovered the body after re-sponding to a 911 call in the 2900-block of Panorama Drive Sunday afternoon. Police were notified and the 27-year-old man, who lived at the townhouse with his parents, was taken into custody.
Investigators have not said how the vic-tim died.
Anyone with infor-mation regarding the homicide is asked to call 1-877-551-4448 or email [email protected]@tricitynews.com
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Cost cutting and higher than expected revenue have en-abled School District 43 to send Victoria an amended balanced bud-get for the year.
But with four months left in the school year — and many uncertain-ties remaining — SD43 finance officials say a small deficit is still a likely scenario by the end of June.
On Tuesday, trustees passed an amended bud-get of $302.4 million, up from $300.3 million ap-proved earlier for the 2013/’14 school year.
Chris Nicolls, the dis-trict’s assistant secretary treasurer, said a small jump in enrolment from previous figures along with higher than ex-pected revenue from fees foreign students pay to attend schools here have helped the district stay in the black.
The district also initi-ated a cost-containment plan in the fall, which inc luded reduc ing school supply budgets by $390,000 and leav-
ing some jobs unfilled to save money for $985,000 in CUPE wage increases this year. Nicolls said the CUPE wage increases, ne-gotiated by the province, are accounted for in the amended budget and the spending plan is on target.
Still, it’s uncertain how long the balanced budget situation will last.
“With February adjust-ments in funding and a further one that hap-pens in May, it’s difficult to know what those will look like,” Nicolls told The Tri-City News, add-ing “Other activity that occurs that happens later in the year, it’s very dif-ficult to predict what the elements will be.”
In a report to trustees, the finance department reported that increased costs could arise from higher than expected substitute teacher costs, staffing levels, Terry Fox Theatre financial per-formance and some un-knowns, such as funding levels for continuing edu-cation.
“There is no contin-gency in our outlook,” Nicolls stated in his re-port to trustees. “An un-expected occurrence with financial implica-tions would have an im-pact. As a result we con-tinue to maintain a small bias toward a small defi-cit for the year.”[email protected]
A geotechnical report has concluded that the risk of landslides from the chines escarpment — that’s the slope rising up from the far southern part of Port Moody — is low but is recommending con-struction of a berm and a fence to protect a rebuilt Moody middle school from floodwater debris.
The information was contained in an applica-tion for a development permit for the replacement
school that Port Moody council approved Tuesday.A 1.2 m high berm will be built to deflect mud,
debris, water and other materials that could fall, in extreme circumstances, towards the new $15-million school and a fenced grassy area where kids will play.
School District 43 will next seek building ap-proval for the school, which will have an arts focus, and is slated to open in 2015 or 2016.
Protection, just in case, for new Moody middleAn illustration of the replacement Moody middle school planned for the rear of the current school site.
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By Tom FletcherBlack Press
The B.C. Court of Appeal has suspended a lower court ruling that would force B.C.’s school districts to reorganize around teacher contract terms that were scrapped by the government in 2002.
Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the latest turn in the long-running legal battle with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation allows stabil-ity for parents and stu-dents while negotiations continue on class size, special needs support and other issues. The de-cision provides a “stable environment” for the 60 school districts to pre-pare for next September under existing arrange-ments, he said.
“We need to now get back to the table and see if we can find that sweet spot between both par-ties where we have a negotiated settlement,” Fassbender said.
Those negotiations, to replace an imposed contract that expired last June, are scheduled to continue next week as BCTF members take a strike vote.
The appeal court dec is ion , re leased Wednesday, allows the government to pursue its appeal of a January
ruling that it argued would cause major dis-ruption to schools, which will likely take several months.
In January, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Susan Griffin found for a second time that B.C. legislation imposing contract terms violated teachers’ right to collec-tive bargaining.
In his decision this week, Justice David Harris agreed with sub-missions from district su-perintendents around the province.
“The evidence dem-onstrates that the imme-diate reinsertion of the deleted terms into the collective agreement will probably lead to a dislo-cation of current plan-ning and budgeting for the next school year... moving students to other schools, disrupting pro-grams for special needs students, the provision of additional classroom space...,” Harris wrote.
BCTF lawyers had argued that the 2002 rules could have been re-instated in time for the 2014/’15 school year but Harris said it would be unlikely the appeal of constitutional arguments would be complete by then and, if that is suc-cessful, the school sys-tem would have to be made over again.
The bailey bridge that connects Coquitlam’s United Boulevard to Braid Street in New Westminster will be closed Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for inspection.
Last year, when the bridge underwent a simi-lar inspection for the first time since 2007, engi-neers discovered splits in two of its trusses. The damage was likely caused by the heavy truck traffic that regularly uses the bridge said Jim Lowrie, New Westminster’s chief engineer.
That discovery and subsequent repairs caused the bridge to be shut down for two weeks. When it reopened, the maximum load limit it was allowed to carry was reduced to 15 tonnes from the previous recommended limit of 48 tonnes. That eliminated all heavy trucks from using the bridge.
Lowrie said he doesn’t expect any nasty sur-prises during Sunday’s inspection, during which crews will also do some minor repairs to planks on the bridge’s deck.
Last February’s closure reignited a row between the cities of Coquitlam and New Westminster as to the bridge’s future.
Coquitlam wants a temporary two-lane bridge constructed at a cost of $1.7 million until a permanent overpass can be built while New West says it already has enough traffic problems and any remedy to the bailey bridge bottleneck has to be done in the context of a regional trans-portation plan.
Coquitlam recently asked the province to step into the dispute with binding arbitration.
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By Diane StrandbergThe Tri-CiTy News
The son of missing Coquitlam man Shin Noh is in Victoria today to support a private members bill promoting a Silver Alert program that would alert authori-ties and the media when people with cognitive im-pairments go missing.
Sam Noh’s father had mid-stage Alzheimer dis-ease and went missing last September; he has not been found.
If a Silver Alert pro-gram had been in place, Sam Noh said, more peo-ple would have known about his dad’s disap-pearance sooner and he might have been located before the leads went stale.
“We would have found him,” Noh insists, “Time is of the essence when people are wandering.”
If approved, the pro-gram would be modelled after the Amber Alert system used by the po-lice in certain child ab-duction situations to assist in the search for the child and suspect. Noh said he was told it wouldn’t cost much money to implement but would piggy back onto existing networks and resources.
Selina Robinson, MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville, who intro-duced the Silver Alert Act on Tuesday, said it would allow authorities
to prioritize and co-or-dinate response to alert the public of a missing person who is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or any other form of cog-nitive impairment.
“A Silver Alert desig-nation would say: ‘Hey neighbour, take a look in your back yard, take a look in the forest and gullies near your home,’” Robinson said.
She hopes to have a conversation with Health Minister Terry Lake, who has indicated he has some privacy concerns about the program, and she wants the BC Liberal government to put a Silver Alert in place soon
because the number of people with dementia is on the rise.
“As caregivers, it’s our generation who will be impacted or it could be me we’re putting a Silver Alert in place for,” Robinson said, noting that wandering is com-mon among people with dementia.
Establishing a Silver Alert program is only one of a number of im-
p r o v e -ments to Alzheim-er’s sup-port Sam Noh said he would l i ke t o see. He
thinks more information should be made available about wandering and what to do about it.
The call for more sup-port for families comes as the Alzheimer Society of BC is demanding a national plan to ad-dress gaps in services with workshops in cit-ies across B.C., includ-ing one in Coquitlam in March.
Meanwhile , Shin Noh’s family has posted a $10,000 reward for in-formation leading to finding him alive.
Noh, 65, went miss-ing Sept. 18, 2013. He is Korean, about 5’6” tall and 150 lb. and has Alzheimer disease. His son said a few leads were generated from the reward poster but noth-ing solid.
C o q u i t l a m RCMP want more information about what happened in the moments leading up to a pe-destrian accident around midnight Monday at the inter-section of Pinetree Way and Lougheed Highway near the transit loop.
A teenage girl was hit and taken to hospital with a broken leg and in-ternal injuries; she remains in hospital in stable condition.
Mounties say the driver stayed at the scene to co-operate with investigators but police would like more informa-tion on the contrib-uting factors to the incident and are asking people who may have been driving in the area at the time to call 604-945-1550, quot-ing file number 2014-5017.
RCMP are look-ing for “people who would be ap-proaching the in-tersection from any direction around midnight,” said spokesperson Cpl. Jamie Chung. “We want to know how the vehicle and pe-destrian [were pro-ceeding] prior to the impact.”
Alcohol and drugs have been ruled out as con-tributing factors and, at the time of the accident, the road was wet but not icy, Chung said. The pedestrian was walking towards the bus loop on Lougheed Highway and the vehicle was heading south on Pinetree Way at the time of the incident.
Noh family supports bid to start Silver Alert in B.C.
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Sam Noh, shown putting up a poster about his missing father, Shin Noh, says a Silver Alert program would help people find missing family members.
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Do you know what your washer/dryer is doing right now?
There’s an app for that.Seriously.Little did I know, until a friend
enthused how she could monitor her laundry machines via her smartphone.
If they have issues, they’ll let her know. Some models even let you control the action remotely.
Super. Another reason for people to be fix-ated on their phones.
Instead of actually talking to your lunch companion, you can be tweeting your menu choice, texting your BFF, checking the weather in Bolivia AND adjusting the fluff cycle on the dryer while receiving a cranky message from the washer that it has a loose button under the agitator.
Honestly, in this information-overloaded
world, how much real-time interaction do we need with our household appliances? Is it not enough to be able to just throw clothes in the washing machine, add soap, push a button and walk away?
As far as I’m concerned, that’s still a vast im-provement over earlier mechanized methods.
Back on the farm, my mother used to do her washing with one of those machines that had a wringer mounted above the tub. Other than the automatic agitation, it was a very hands-on operation. If she wanted to talk to the washer, she’d do it in person.
Once the laundry was washed, she had to pull the dripping items from the tub and hand-feed them into the wringer. The water sluiced into a concrete laundry sink. One pass gener-ally wasn’t enough, so she’d have to pile up the semi-squeezed laundry into a basket and run it through a second time.
I recall at least one occasion where she also fed her fingers into that wringer. Now, that was real-time. Fortunately, the manufacturer had thought of that potential and built in an
automatic release that would pop the rollers apart if the pressure exceeded a certain level — like that of human digits between them. Nevertheless, it was a painful and traumatic event.
Anyway, after the laundry was wrung, it was off to the dryer, which was a cable strung be-tween pulleys on two poles outside, otherwise known as a clothesline. Also very manual.
Among my vivid childhood memories of the laundry process was an occasion when a par-ticular washing day coincided with my father fertilizing the field next to the clothesline with chicken manure.
When Ma went out to gather in her nicely dried laundry, it had been deeply infused with the odour of ripe chicken dung.
Back into the washing machine went the entire batch.
Some heated words were directed toward the man on the tractor who narrowly avoided getting pinned up on the clothesline himself by the irate laundry lady.
I think there was some farming-versus-
domestics policy established at that point to govern my father’s activities, since of course, there was no app to monitor what he was up to at any given point in time.
On the other hand, I’m certain my mother felt no need to know his moment-by-moment pursuits, other than when he was out distribut-ing chicken poop.
There were many aspects of life for which we didn’t feel the need for constant updates and I remain of that mindset today.
Refrigerator reporting in, sir! All cool here!Nice, punning kitchen appliances.Boss? Teddy the Toilet here.OK, don’t go there! (Hah, I can pun, too.)We surround ourselves with terabytes of
information — enough to make one’s brain gag. No thanks to the digital dialogue with the domestic devices.
My appliances should just apply themselves, and I’ll do the same.
Andrew Holota is editor of The Abbotsford News, a Black Press sister paper of The Tri-City News.
AS I SEE IT Andrew Holota
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Civic elections have the poorest voter turnouts of all levels of government in Canada. But with the province planning to increase the length of coun-
cil terms from three to four years starting this fall, local voters may want to take more interest in their local race.
More is at stake now that election winners get an-other year added to their mandate, so it’s extremely im-portant to get committed, hardworking, knowledgeable and thoughtful individuals on council and school board. As well, more reforms are needed to make sure it’s eas-ier to oust an unpopular politician who misbehaves than it is now. (Crack-smoking Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s antics have shown just how powerless the electorate is when things don’t go well.)
It’s understandable that B.C.’s elected civic officials supported this change at their convention — they stand to gain the most because elections are costly and time-consuming — but for taxpayers to benefit, politicians must use that extra year wisely.
It’s up to voters to make sure that they do.
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FACE TO FACE: Is paying for public art a good use of taxpayers’ money?
ANDY RADIA JIM NELSON
Our mayors and councils like to complain about not hav-ing enough money.
We often hear them pleading to pro-vincial and federal governments for more dollars or new taxing powers.
While crying poor may be justi-fied, they lose credibility with me when they spend money on what I call luxury items.
I’m talking about public art. Earlier this week, the city of Port
Coquitlam unveiled a carving inside city hall. The project was budgeted at approximately $20,000.
Other councils have also been spendthrift. The city of Port Moody budgeted $40,000 for its portion of the Necklace Project now at the Port Moody Arts Centre. The Pioneer Spirit sculpture at Mackin Park, in Coquitlam, cost thousands of dollars.
Coquitlam has also budgeted $50,000 — allocated from money it receives as host city to the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver — to fund a task force to recommend art works to be displayed at Evergreen Line stations. (The provincial government is paying for the art at a cost to tax-payers of $75,000 per station).
Unfortunately, this is a growing phenomenon across the county.
Calgary’s Naheed Nenshi and his city council now allocate 1% of their capital budget to public art. Last year, they spent $471,000 for a pub-lic art project that literally looks like a blue circle with lamps on top of it.
This has to stop. I understand these works of art
are seen a way to beautify cities; they apparently help express a re-gion’s cultural identity. I get that.
But I don’t need to be wowed by “beauty” as I get on a SkyTrain.
And city officials complaining that they’re cash strapped, on one
hand, and then spend-ing money on these types of unnecessary items is rather dis-ingenuous. If I have a cracked tile in my house, for example, I’m going to fix that
before buying a Renoir print. If our councils want art, why
don’t they exclusively utilize the efforts of art students in our high schools and local colleges? Why don’t we require developers to do more? Or seek donations from the community?
Certainly these aren’t huge amounts of money — the expense for public art is but a minuscule percent of the overall budget. But shouldn’t we be spending the money we do have a little more wisely?
Art enriches our public spaces
What’s your take on this week’sFace to Face topic and what they
“City officials complain-ing that they’re cash strapped, on one hand, and then spending money on these types of unnecessary items is rather disingenuous.”Andy Radia
vs.“City halls, libraries, recreation centres and even hockey rinks are enhanced by public art... Public art can be trans-formational.”Jim Nelson
Port Coquitlam unveiled its centennial art project Monday at city hall. It was sculpted
from a 100-year-old silver maple tree and sits above the reception desk.
It’s public art and, yes, it’s paid for by the hardworking taxpayers of Port Coquitlam.
And we need more, not less, in the Tri-Cities. It’s worth every penny, Andy, so cast your cold eye of aus-terity somewhere else.
Surely, we love the eagles that soar above the Golden Ears Bridge, or the house on stilts on the Bayshore seawall, or the Inukshuk at Sunset Beach. Even though the public paid a pretty penny for them, they are invaluable; landmarks that encourage appreciation of some-thing beyond the nuts and bolts of infrastructure.
City halls, libraries, recreation centres and even hockey rinks are enhanced by public art. The murals at local recreation centres set them apart from the clapboard, boxy are-nas of some communities.
Public art can be transforma-tional. At Vancouver International Airport, the works of Bill Reid and others complement the building’s functionality and transform it into one of the world’s truly beautiful airports.
Sure, it’s sometimes tragic. We can all think examples of hideous public art we can’t believe we paid for.
In schools, I’ve seen “artist in resi-dence programs” and murals by art teachers and students that saddle lobby walls with ugly works that we all pretend to love for years so we won’t offend the artists. (I’ll quickly add that I’m not speaking of any schools I worked at or art teachers or students that I knew.)
Sometimes, we can get so mes-merized by cultural cachet that we commission a project sight unseen. That’s when we risk getting stuck with something ugly.
City councils should know, before any work starts, exactly how much it costs and exactly what it will look like. Saying no is easy before work starts but it’s impossible to back up the bus once a sensitive artist has almost finished work on something that turns out to be a monstrosity.
So why waste money on non-utilitarian art that some people don’t like? Because we can end up with beautiful art that transforms a street or building.
I haven’t seen the PoCo city hall piece yet — except for photos in The Tri-City News — but bravo to city council for committing money to public art.
before buying a Renoir print. If our councils want art, why
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Think carefully about PoCo rec centre expansionThe Editor,
Re. “PoCo willing to pay for rec centre” (The Tri-City News, Feb. 19).
I applaud the efforts of the city of Port Coquitlam to reach out to its citizens and ask for their ideas about re-developing the recreation centre and library but I’m
concerned this project will turn into something much bigger and more expensive than we need or want.
The city’s fact sheet on this project states that “ex-isting recreational facilities in this space are old and need to be replaced.” The arena and Wilson Centre
are 40 years old. That isn’t old for buildings like these, particularly since the venti-lation system was recently updated in the arena.
As a parent of two hockey players, I strongly support the need for an-other sheet of ice so that we no longer have to rent
ice from a private rink in Coquitlam. Having sat in many rinks throughout the Lower Mainland, I think ours is one of the best in terms of the ice quality and comfortable, well designed viewing areas. In addition, as a volunteer at Wilson Centre, I know we need
larger and more versatile spaces for seniors’ pro-grams.
I’d like to keep the exist-ing facilities, including the arena and the library, and look at options for adding on to them or building addi-tional facilities nearby. The finished project might not
look like the newer facilities but it also won’t have the same price tag.
Coquitlam’s recent overhaul of its Poirier rec facilities cost more than $50 million. Aren’t there other worthwhile priorities for our city funds such as maintaining or expanding
programs like the youth drop-in at these sites?
I hope others will submit their ideas on the project. Input can be provided at www.portcoquitlam.ca/rec-plan or at interactive booths around the city.Laura Dupont,Port Coquitlam
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Tri-Cities non-profit groups wanting a piece of Coquitlam’s casino cash can attend one of two workshops next month to learn how to apply for a Spirit grant.
City staff will hold ses-sions at the Innovation Centre (1207 Pinetree Way, beside Evergreen Cultural Centre) on March 5 and 19 for or-ganizations needing help with the bid process. Pre-registration is required by calling 604-927-4386 or visiting coquitlam.ca/communitygrants.
The deadline to apply for a Spirit grant is March 31.
Coquitlam city coun-cil has awarded $6.2 mil-lion in gaming grants to more than 170 groups since Boulevard Casino — now rebranded Hard Rock Casino Vancouver — opened in 2002.
Among the proj-ects that won funding last December were: the Terry Fox Run (Coquitlam); 50th an-niversary celebrations for the Legion ladies’ auxiliary; supplies and equipment for St. John Ambulance Tri-Cities;
and a timing system for the Sharks aquatic club.
While groups not based in Coquitlam are eligible to apply, according to the city website, “Preference is given to program/event/activities that take place within Coquitlam and have a direct benefit to the community.”[email protected]
POCO GRANTSNon-profit organiza-
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a project that will ben-efit Port Coquitlam are being invited to apply for a grant from the city.
Matching grants of $1,000 to $10,000 are being offered this year and everything from schools and sports teams to arts organizations and environmental groups are eligible to apply.
In 2013, recipients in-cluded Castle Park ele-mentary, which received $8,500 to make its play-
ground wheelchair ac-cessible, and PoCo Minor Lacrosse Association, which received $1,500 for new lacrosse goal nets . PoCo Minor Softball Association was granted $7,000 for a two-lane batting cage and the PoCo Kinsmen Club was given $3,000 to upgrade their facility’s wash-rooms.
The deadline to apply is March 31 and appli-cants must be based in Port Coquitlam. A review committee will rank ap-plications based on proj-ect cost, community sup-port, project need and impacts and project de-sign. The decision will be announced at the end of June.
For more information or to download an appli-cation form, go to www.portcoquitlam.ca/recre-ation or pick up an ap-plication at city hall, rec-reation centres, the Terry Fox Library or the Leigh Square Community Arts Village.
Athletic group foldingA Coquitlam organization set up six years ago
to create rules for professional boxing and wrest-ing matches will fold. And it will be donating its surplus funds to a group that helps pay for sport registrations for children in financial need.
On Monday, city council gave three readings to repeal the Coquitlam Athletic Commission bylaw as the group’s work around combat sport-ing events is now handled by the Provincial Athletic Commissioner Act.
Last month, the four-member commission, chaired by Coun. Brent Asmundson, decided the $4,986 left in the local commission’s account — money collected from athletes and promot-ers from a 2008 boxing event at the Boulevard Casino — will go to KidSport Tri-Cities, which is run by Coun. Chris Wilson.
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Other groups, mean-while, are concerned that removing building heights and site cover-age on the Oceanfront District near Rocky Point Park could make it easier for developers to build towers in the future.
Many other changes called for by the public have already been in-cluded, such as the ad-dition of an institutional/research facility in the Oceanfront District, where Flavelle Sawmill Co. is currently operat-ing, and connecting the waterfront property by trail to Rocky Point Park.
Another key change was a decrease in the city’s projected popu-lation to 50,000 from 59,000 in 2041, with a drop in the number of projected dwelling units from 26,800 to 22,727.
With the Evergreen Line on its way, coun-cil has tried to balance neighbourhood concerns with density spurred by
rapid transit, resulting in changes to building heights and some com-promises. For example, in the Moody Centre Station Transit-Oriented Development area, maxi-mums were dropped to 12 from 20 storeys, al-though additional density and height allowances will be considered in ex-change for community open space designations.
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The aspiring actor, who has no formal train-ing in cooking or baking, beat out two contend-ers to win $25,000 and see his Milk Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cups become a President’s Choice product for Loblaws-owned supermarkets.
And tomorrow (Saturday), Meredith will launch his dessert in person from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Real Canadian Superstore at Westwood Mall in Coquitlam.
The 25-year-old hopes shoppers will get a chance to sample his treat before the TV series finale, when results of the national online vote will be announced for the six competitors; the winner of the April 2 show will get the $250,000 grand prize. To vote for Meredith, go to cbc.ca/recipetoriches between March 26 and 30.
The SFU theatre graduate created his one-bite cheesecake cups about two years ago for his younger sister, who was too sick to eat her favourite dessert. He wanted to whip up an easy comfort food that she could digest properly.
Recipe to Riches runs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on CBC.
Opening its doors for business this weekend in Port Coquitlam is Pomme Natural Market. Started by a group of local and Vancouver Island residents with ties in the community, Pomme is committed to its all-natural, organic, and local concept. The construction of the 15000 sq. ft. store was designed to be environmentally friendly; using recycled paint, recycled or refurbished equipment and utilizing a comprehensive recycling and composting program. It also made use of existing equipment from the previous health food store wherever possible.
The store, which employs sixty Tri-Cities' residents, offers all natural foods, a wide selection of ethically-raised or ethically-caught, non-medicated meats, � sh and poultry. Customers will � nd products that are free from all arti� cial ingredients, additives, preservatives and genetically modi� ed organisms (GMOs), or herbicides and pesticides, as well as nutritional supplements, bulk foods and of course, organic produce. The store has a full Deli featuring all-natural, raw and vegan items as well as breads, meats and snacks. There is also an Eco Store within the main store selling eco friendly items such as towels, water bottles, tableware and toys.
Craig Hermanson, Director of Operations for Pomme says,“Residents and visitors alike are pleased to support local growers and producers and enjoy the health and lifestyle bene� ts of natural foods. Pomme Natural Market looks forward to being a great addition to the Port Coquitlam shopping scene.”
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Kids aged seven to 10 can join the city of Port Coquitlam’s “tongue-in-cheek” No Fun Friday, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave.). Activities include carnival games, sports, a bouncy castle and entertainment. The cost is $15. Call 604-927-PLAY or visit experienceit.ca.
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END OF SEASONThe Coquitlam Express have their last
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OPENING NIGHTFransaskois singer-songwriter Alexis
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Hospital grounds in Coquitlam can be redevel-oped, at an open house hosted by BC Housing at the Poirier community centre (620 Poirier St.), from 10 to 2 p.m. Visit renewingriverview.com for background and heritage studies.
C’EST mAGNIFIqUE!Mackin Park (at the corner of Brunette
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GOING NATIONALThe Coquitlam-based pop band The
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ALL NIGHT LONGPort Coquitlam’s Kwayhquitlum middle
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GIVE THANKSHave a lunch — for free — courtesy of the
RCCG Trinity Chapel in Port Coquitlam (1932 Cameron Ave.) from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Food ham-pers will also be available for those in need. To attend, call 604-474-3131 or visit rccgtrintycha-pel.com to reserve a spot.
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Performers at the 25th annual Festival du Bois at Mackin Park in Coquitlam: LEFT: Bon Debarras (Saturday at 1:10 p.m. in the Grand Chapiteau and 3:15 p.m. in the workshop tent); ABOVE: Vishten (Saturday at 3 p.m. in the workshop tent and 7:30 p.m. in the Grand Chapiteau, Sunday at 11:45 a.m. in the Grand Chapiteau); RIGHT: Charlotte Diamond (Saturday at 1:10 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. in the children’s tent).
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LooksAs part of the 2014 redesign, Toyota went about setting up a slightly different look for each of its trim levels. Sold as an SR5, Limited and Platinum, each has a variation of the oversized front grille. The wheel openings are now larger and squarer, fram-ing wheel sizes ranging from 18-inches on the SR5 and Limited and 20-inches on the Platinum. The Tailgate has a soft open feature, stopping it from slamming down, that is fantastic but there is no side step or ladder into the bed the way Ford and the new GM trucks have. Sold as a regular car, double cab or Crew Cab, there is a model for most buyers.
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The Crease Clinic building on the Riverview Hospital grounds, an excellent example of the art deco period, now has a new roof and has been used by the film industry for many years. Despite this, it’s condition is assessed as “critical.”
What’s the future for the Riverview lands?
With planning for the future of Riverview
Hospital now hastily convened, the fate of this spectacular site has finally reached a crossroads.
The first open house was held Thursday eve-ning while a second open house will take place tomorrow (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Centennial Pavilion at 620 Poirier St. in Coquitlam.
Riverview, which served the province as a much-needed mental health care facility for almost a cen-tury (1913-2012), has much to offer on its 100-hectare grounds, with its heritage buildings, gracious land-scapes and world-class collection of trees. But with planning for its future uses now under the guid-ance of BC Housing, many people in the community are feeling anxious about its prospects.
After all, it is not as if there is no longer a need for innovative mental health care services in our community. Sadly, far too many of our mentally ill are living lives of despera-tion on our streets and in our ravines. While modern drugs offer some hope for mental health treatment, not all such problems can be fixed by taking a pill. People suffering from se-vere mental illnesses are unable to take prescribed drugs on their own voli-tion and these people need stable, longer term care in a facility such as Riverview — not overnight confine-ment in jail.
A study in Surrey showed police spent more than $600,000 over five years to respond to 1,500 calls to deal with just eight people who, in a more humane world, would have been received treatment
within the mental health care system. Would it not be more effective and car-ing to provide health care in a proper facility? Why have we allowed mental health care to become a police problem?
As our society ages, we will also be facing in-creased demands for resi-dential care for the elderly. Once again, Riverview, with its park-like setting, would be an ideal place to offer such services.
Not too long ago, the modern Valleyview facil-ity at Riverview provided assessment services for dementia patients. Despite the urgent need for such facilities, Valleyview, with space for at least 150 beds, was closed in late 2011.
While I was pleased to learn the Fraser Health Authority plans to open a new 237 complex care bed facility in Port Coquitlam, I have to wonder why the more tranquil (and already government-owned) set-ting of Riverview was not considered to be a more appropriate site. Riverview would certainly be a more convenient location for the 76 people who will be forced to move from the Burquitlam Lions Care Centre in Coquitlam to the new site in Port Coquitlam.
People who attend the open houses will be asked for their ideas for the future development of Riverview, which was listed as the Heritage Canada Foundation’s most endan-gered heritage site in 2012. While asking for input from the public seems like a sensible idea, I worry the province has already hugely constrained the planning process by requir-ing that all costs associated with future use, such as infrastructure upgrades, must come from revenue generated by the property.
Since when have we asked that hospitals,
long-term care facilities and other amenities that provide so much benefit to society be expected to pay their own costs?
These two open houses will be the first of four meetings over the com-ing year. And people will apparently have only one week after the open houses to submit their ideas through the website. Again, I am concerned this is far too short a time period to generate substantive ideas. If, as many in the com-munity fear, developers have been waiting in the wings with well-formulated proposals of their own, it will be all too easy for such plans to take precedence.
Apparently, all the build-ings at Riverview have been assessed with regard to their condition and costs to repair, and these are listed on the website. Nonetheless, a number of significant buildings, such as Valleyview, do not ap-pear on this list.
As well, some results of this assessment baffle me. For example, the Henry Esson Young building, a modern structure with pleasant classrooms and auditoriums that was in regular use up to 2012, has been assessed as being in “poor” condition, which is, apparently, the same state as West Lawn, the first building constructed at Riverview in 1913 and abandoned since 1983. Could this be a ploy to con-vince us that demolition is the only solution?
For all those who care about Riverview and its fu-ture, now is most definitely the time to speak up.
Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is conservation/education
chair of the Burke Mountain Naturalists, chair of the
Colony Farm Park Association and a founding director of
the board of the Port Moody Ecological Society.
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friendly and knowledge-able teen volunteers for free one-on-one help with your basic com-puter questions. Drop in to the ParkLane Room on Fridays through March 7 between 4:30 and 6 p.m. for help with a variety of technology basics such as email, smartphones, texting, eReaders, Microsoft Office and more.
• Share English prac-tice groups for adults (drop-in): Want to im-prove your English? Then come to the library’s ParkLane Room on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join other English
learners in this free pro-gram put on by Share Family and Community Services. Participants will get to practise speak-ing English, make new friends and find out about your community. Call Share at 604-936-3900 for more information.
For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
TERRY FoX• Teen quiz night:
Bring your completive spirit to the Terry Fox
Library for Teen Quiz Night, a free event on March 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring snacks, prizes, fun and more. Form a team or come alone. Contact the library for more information.
• TAG: Terry Fox’s Teen Advisory Group advises and helps to plan and develop teen-oriented programs and services. TAG members organize programs for teens, volunteer as read-ing buddies and help with other library events. The meetings are fun and include snacks, and TAG membership looks great on resumes, job
and college applications. Volunteer hours are granted for attending monthly meetings and volunteering at library events. Membership is open to all teens. If you would like to join, at-tend the next meeting — March 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m. — or visit the library to pick up an application. Registration is required.
For more informa-tion, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.
ABBA-ishGlen Pine Pavilion
will host a tribute to Sweden’s famed pop stars next month.
On March 14, the Coquitlam seniors’ rec centre will pres-ent ABBA Again, who will entertain with a repertoire of ABBA hits, including: “Mama Mia,” “SOS,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Dancing Queen” and more.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., happy hour be-gins at 5:45 p.m., din-ner is served at 6 p.m. and entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m.
Admission costs $27 per person. For more information, phone 604-927-6940. To register, go to sign-meup.coquitlam.ca.
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By Kerry Vital
Craft sman style and nature are combining at Ashbury Hill, Fairborne’s townhome project that off ers two- and three-bedroom homes at a great price.
Located in Surrey’s Panorama neighbourhood, Ashbury Hill continues to demonstrate Fairborne’s commitment to high-quality, beautiful homes.
“With meticulous planning and attention to detail, Ashbury
Hill has been designed for your comfort with thoughtful layouts and contemporary fi nishings,” says sales manager Tara Lok. “Ashbury Hill off ers tremendous value.”
Among the features you’ll fi nd inside are gourmet kitchens with stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops and tons of storage space, luxurious bathrooms with glass accents and large soaker tubs, and laminate wood fl ooring throughout the main level.
Th e homes share access to a lush protected greenbelt, giving
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Move-in ready homes start at $289,900. For more information, visit www.ashburyhill.com or call 604-953-1211.
Coming home to Fairborne’s Ashbury Hill in Surrey
By Kerry Vital
Quality and location are combining at VillageWalk, an exclusive community of 23 homes that has been garnering plenty of attention from local residents.
“People have been waiting for a long time and it’s fi nally here,” says sales manager Angela Jorgenson. “In just a matter of a few weeks, we’ve had close to 100 registrants expressing interest in the plans and wanting to buy sooner rather than later.”
Developed from a partnership between Woodbrige Properties and local Maple Ridge builder Pivotal Developments, VillageWalk is currently open for pre-sale by appointment only. Th e show home is expected to be opening in late spring/early summer. However, people have the opportunity to make their selection right now.
“Th e location is one of the biggest selling points so far,” says Jorgenson. “It’s central to everything that’s important, including schools, shopping and leisure activities.”
It’s also just moments from the Golden Ears Bridge, West Coast Express and Lougheed Highway, making commuting very easy from this West Maple Ridge location.
Th e spacious three- and four-bedroom single-family homes are available in a range of fl oorplans, as well as rancher designs that Jorgenson says are in the process of being designed and have already been the subject of a great deal of interest.
“Th e developers have spent a good deal of time on the plans, ensuring that they are very livable for each of our homeowners,” she says.
Th e homes range from approximately 2,200 to over 2,300 square feet plus basement, built with contemporary Craft sman-style architecture and large patios and decks tailor-made for entertaining or relaxing.
Nine-foot ceilings on the main fl oor contribute to the sense of space, along with oversized picture windows and vaulted ceilings in the master bedroom.
Th e kitchens are fi t for a gourmet, with generous over-height cabinetry with shaker-style doors, quartz countertops, a coordinating ceramic tile backsplash and stainless-steel appliances. Recessed pot and under-cabinet lighting perfectly illuminate your tasks.
Wide-plank laminate wood fl ooring is featured throughout the main living areas, along with plush carpeting in the bedrooms and ceramic tile fl ooring in the bathrooms.
Ensuite bathrooms feature their own quartz countertops, along with custom vanities with shaker-style cabinetry. Th e ensuite also holds a glass shower enclosure with a designer ceramic tile surround, while the main bathroom has a soaker tub as well as a modern ceramic tile tub surround. Full-width mirrors and polished chrome lighting prepare you to greet the day or wind down aft er a busy week.
“We have a great upgrade package, so buyers can customize their home,” says Jorgenson. “People who register with us now can pre-select their home, choose their colour scheme and their lot. And with a location like this in West Maple Ridge, there’s really never been a better time to make that decision.”
Homes start at $599,900. For more information and to pre-register, visit www.liveatvillagewalk.com or call 604-465-6524.
Photo by Colleen Flanagan/Maple Ridge NewsVillageWalk sales manager Angela Jorgenson notes that the community is already garnering buzz in West Maple Ridge. There will be 23 single-family homes in the project, above right, in a range of three- and four-bedroom fl oorplans.
With so many factors to take into consideration when buying a new home it is no surprise that fi rst-time home buyers need a little help demystifying the process.Key questions will be covered by a panel of experts at the 20th annual seminar presented by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association. Doors open at 6pm to allow time for attendees to talk to exhibitors prior to the seminar.
March 11, 2014, 6pm-9pm Bell Performing Arts Centre 6250 144 St., Surrey (Auditorium)
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#229-19677 Meadow Gardens Way, PM UNBELIEVABLE � oor plan! Unbelievable Mountain VIEWS!! Gorgeous 2 bdrm + den, 1274 sq ft corner unit at the Fairways overlooking the GOLF COURSE and garden. Gourmet kitchen, maple cabinetry, granite counters, large island and stainless appliances. Call Dave
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Come see for yourself!! Rancher with loft plus full 6’ basement. Nearly new roof, big 7956 sqft lot and very attractive interior w/ updates and big rooms. Location close to schools K-12, transit and shopping. Parking galore! Call John
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“X” MARKS THE SPOT23080 Eagle Ave., Maple Ridge
This HOT NEW LISTING is a TREASURE! Hard to � nd level entry w/ ground � oor main living area & easy access to AWESOME BACK YARD w/ South exposure. Attractive classic layout w/ 3 beds up. New roof, 2x garage. Prime location. Call John
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Best location in building! Top corner facing green space, with vaulted living rm and wood burning f/p. Very well maintained building with I/G pool and excellent history. Apart from neighbors. Unique, affordable, and available now! Call John
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This is a GREAT deal if you don’t mind doing an interior spruce up! Next door sold $10k higher than this list price. 3 beds, 2 baths, fenced yard and good location. Pet friendly complex. Ask how to � nance reno in your mortgage! Call John
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22909 Fuller Ave, Maple Ridge Renovated family home on big lot in great location. Newer roof, vinyl windows, maple kitchen, cork flooring, renovated bath with granite and newer vanity and soaker tub. Big deck, big covered patio, and HOT TUB! Drive thru access to backyard! Call Dave
13902 230th St., Maple Ridge The best in Silver Ridge! Private lot, quiet street, ultra private backyard backing greenbelt. Fully � nished 2 storey & bsmt, over 2600 sqft, 4 bdrm + den + rec room + 3.5 baths! $$$ in upgrades: engineered flooring, quartz counters, custom cabinets sec. system. Even mtn views! Call Dave
#36-21960 River Rd, Maple Ridge Spacious end unit townhome over 1100 sqft, with 3 bdrm and 2.5 bath, in well maintained Foxborough Hills. Large living room with gas � replace, laminate � ooring, stainless appliances, eating bar, remodelled cabinets & countertops. 2 parking stalls! Call Dave
20240 Hampton St, Maple Ridge Great price, great value! Newer home on big, 7200 sqft lot, with loads of potential! Approx. 2200 sqft, includes a great layout on the main � oor and bright, South facing kitchen and nook. Un� nished bsmt w/separate entrance awaiting your ideas. Westside location! Call Dave
19821 N Wildwood Cr, Pitt Meadows WILDWOOD PARK 3 level split on 9148 sqft lot backing onto GREENSPACE! 4 bdrms, 3 baths & almost 2000 sqft, vaulted ceilings & WOOD f/p, RENO’D kitchen w/shaker cabinets, GRANITE counters, and STAINLESS appliances. RENO’D bathrms, Large 20x12 WORKSHOP. Call Dave
113-1195 Pipeline Rd, Coquitlam JUST MOVE IN!! RENOVATED, affordable 1 bedroom, GROUND LEVEL unit in great building, close to everything! Features LAMINATE � ooring , updated kitchen with STAINLESS APPLIANCES. Bath w/newer VANITY, SINK & FAUCETS. Large fully fenced yard, & OUTDOOR POOL! Call Dave
3748 Ulster St, Port Coquitlam 2 storey home of almost 1800 sqft on quiet st. in Oxford Heights. Private yard, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, large living rm, separate kitchen and family rm, large master w/ensuite. Newer furnace and h/w tank, crawl space for storage. Immediate possession. Call Dave
21520 Donovan Ave., Maple Ridge 7 yrs young and backing on to protected green space, this 5 bdrm + den, 3 baths home, almost 3200 sqft is sure to impress you. All the modern finishings, maple kitchen, laminate floors, walk out bsmt w/sep entrance. Big backyard! Immediate possession available. Call Dave
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Rhubarb is the hot new perennial veg-etable that adds
that tangy, tart flavour to dessert menus, sauces, fruit combos and com-potes. It’s also hard to beat for pies and crumbles.
Rhubarb is so very useful in our cooking and, yet, far too few are being grown in our gar-dens, even small ones. I mention this now be-cause it’s an ideal time to plant rhubarb.
Rhubarb is hardy, even in the prairies, so it will do well in our area. There are a number of good va-rieties. ‘Crimson Cherry’ is a large, red-stalked variety; ‘Strawberry’ is the thinness red stalked type; and ‘Victoria’ is, perhaps, the most well known with large greenish red stalks. All of these are great for the home garden.
What many folks don’t know is rhubarb plants need to become established for at least a couple of years before you can begin to harvest. Most rhubarb varieties are sold as root chunks divided up into one or two eye shoots but if you can find a well-estab-lished container-grown plant, so much the better.
Plant rhubarb at the soil line so just the eyes or new shoots are barely above ground. You’ll need well-drained soil and raised beds are best. Working lots of well-rotted manure into the soil and dipping the roots in a root booster or fish
fertilizer solution will do wonders to give the plants a good start. If you set out more than one clump, keep them about one metre apart.
Once growing, keep feeding them, especially with root-starter fertil-izer to get the roots well established. I also love to top dress the plants with composted steer manure to keep them grow-ing, particularly in late spring. If white flower stalks appear, cut them off at the base so all the plant’s energy goes into developing the foliage.
Well-established plants can be harvested for about five to eight weeks but make sure lots of stalks are left on the plant to keep it growing vegetatively. Once the weather turns hot or the stalks become thin, stop harvesting and let the plant recover.
When you harvest rhu-barb, do not use a knife but, rather, pull the stalks away in a sideways mo-tion to get a clean break. Leaving short bits on the plant can cause decay on the root. Remember that the leaves of a rhubarb plant are poisonous, so don’t eat them or put them in your compost.
Rhubarb is a peren-nial and will thrive for many years, even tol-erating light shade. In Europe, there is a whole industry built on forcing it early with pots and pails turned upside down overtop the plants to ensure harvesting three to four weeks earlier. If you have an established plant, you might begin this technique now.
Rhubarb is an easy plant to grow and now is a perfect time to get them underway. Do give this tasty perennial a try.
Rhubarb is easy to growIN THE GARDENBrian Minter
It can take 3-4 years to establish
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The Heritage Woods Kodiaks, who lost to Sardis secondary 78-62 last week, are hoping to earn a spot in the B.C. AAAA High School Basketball Provincial Championships. However, the Kodiaks will have to win two games (including one against the Terry Fox Ravens Thursday night after The Tri-City News’ dead-line) in order to earn the wildcard spot in the B.C. tournament.
Talons take title hopes to FV semifinals
By Gary McKennaThe Tri-CiTy News
T h e G l e n e a g l e Talons have already locked up a berth in the AAAA basket-ball B.C. Provincial Championship next month but there are still a couple games left in the Fraser Valley play-offs.
And according to Talons head coach Tony Scott, they are far from easy victories for his young squad.
First up is Walnut Grove, a team that has defeated Gleneagle twice during the regu-lar season, in large part thanks to the play of the Langley team’s point guard Jaden Cohee.
“They have one of the best point guards in the province,” Scott said. “The last time we played them he scored 40 on us. The time before that it was 30.”
Needless to say, Gleneagle will have to minimize Cohee’s point output during tonight’s game if they hope to come away with the vic-
tory.Scott said his team
will be focusing on Cohee, with the hopes of keeping him to the outside for most of the match.
T h e r e i s s o m e good news, however. Gleneagle dealt Walnut Grove its only loss of the regular season, a perfor-mance the Talons hope to repeat tonight.
A victory Friday would set the stage for a championship game be-tween either Holy Cross or Tamanawis second-ary, depending on the results of that semifinal match.
Meanwhile, the Terry Fox Ravens and the Heritage Woods Kodiaks are playing for their playoff lives. The two teams were expected to play each other Thursday night, The Tri-City News’ deadline.
T h e w i n n e r o f Thursday’s match would have to win one more game on Friday night in order to secure the wild-card spot in the provin-cial championships.
High school player eligibility issue ends up in courtFormer Kodiak cannot play for Terry Fox, says BC school sports
By Gary McKennaThe Tri-CiTy News
A Port Moody father is suing BC School Sports after the organization
ruled his son ineligible for this year’s AAAA high school basketball season.
Andras Szigeti al-leged in a statement of claim that his son, Grade 12 student Abel Szigeti, should be allowed to play for the Terry Fox Ravens after he switched from Heritage Woods at the beginning of this
school year. The family did not
move residences but Szigeti told The Tri-City News that both schools agreed to allow Abel to make the move and continue playing bas-ketball. Szigeti said Abel wanted the switch be-cause of issues between the 17-year-old and the coach at Heritage Woods.
“It just didn’t work out,” he said. “After three years of unhappiness and dissatisfaction, we said we are not going to take this anymore and we left.”
Abel jo ined the Kodiaks’ junior basket-ball program in 2009 as a Grade 9 player. But the statement of claim said he did not receive sup-
port from the program’s coaches and felt there was not enough done to make him feel included on the team. As a result, the court document al-leges that Abel suffered from depression.
He withdrew from school between 2010 and 2011 and completed Grade 10 in June 2012. During that year, he re-
joined the basketball team but said problems began to again arise when his former junior coach took over the team.
None of the claims made in Szigeti’s state-ment have been proven in court and BC School Sports has not yet filed a statement of defence.
H e r i t a g e Wo o d s
Kodiaks basketball coach Chris Martin told The Tri-City News that he could not comment on the issue.
Abel began attend-ing Terry Fox second-ary in September 2013 and expected to play on the Ravens’ basketball team.
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But after the end of the exhibition season in October, the Szigetis were informed he would no longer be allowed to continue playing basket-ball.
So far, Szigeti said the court proceedings have cost him more than $11,000.
BC School Sports ex-ecutive director Christine Bradstock would not comment directly on the case but said the orga-nization has rules that must be followed regard-ing students who change schools.
“Just because the leaving school gives per-mission doesn’t mean
a player is eligible,” she said. “You still have to fol-low our rules and regula-tions.”
BCSS bylaws state that a student who switches schools must wait a year to join the new school’s sports team if the student was a player in the same sport at the previous school. That means because Abel played basketball at Heritage Woods, he has to wait a year before join-ing the Ravens.
Some exceptions can be made, Bradstock said. For example, if a student moves from the Interior to the Lower Mainland, BCSS has the ability to allow the athlete to join their new team immedi-
ately. She also noted that the organization receives more than 200 applica-tions for transfers each year and has not had an issue go to court in more than six years.
The issue will be back in court on Tuesday but it may be too late to sal-vage Abel’s basketball season.
Terry Fox played Heritage Woods in a do-or-die game last night (after The Tri-City News’ press deadline). If the Ravens managed a win, they would need another victory tonight (Friday) to earn a berth in the B.C. AAAA High School Basketball Provincial Championships in Langley in March.
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Coquitlam Exress fans got a first round playoff preview last weekend when the Prince George Spruce Kings visisted the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex. The Express are heading north next week for the Games 1 and 2 of the series, before returning home Friday for Game 3.
Coq. takes on PG in first round playoffs
T h e C o q u i t l a m Express will be putting a lot of kilometers on the odometer of the team’s bus over the next week.
Despite one more reg-ular season game Friday night at home, the club is locked into its third place standing in the Mainland Division, meaning they will take on Prince George next week in the first round of the play-offs.
The Spruce Kings have a better record than the Express but are only one above them in the standings, with a 32-18-4-2 record. Meanwhile, Coquitlam took its berth in the post-season with a 26-25-2-3 record.
Games 1 and 2 will take place in Prince George on Tuesday and Wednesday before the series comes back to Coquitlam next Friday and Saturday. For more information go to www.coquitlamexpress.ca.
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The Recreation Leader position assists a superior in the development and implementation of specified social, cultural and recreational programs and activities in an assigned recreational facility or area. The work also involves directing programs; promoting interest and encouraging participation in program activities, providing guidance and advising facility users on specified activities and subjects, and assisting in directing the work of contract instructors and volunteers.
Preferred candidates will have a minimum of two years post-secondary education in Recreation or a related discipline and considerable experience working with children and people of all various ages in recreation programs. Supervisory experience along with related certifications such as High Five and National Coaching Certification Program are considered an asset. You must possess a valid BC Driver’s License and current first aid certificate by the closing date of this competition. Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings and weekends, up to 35 hours per week between May and August 2014. The CUPE hourly rate of $24.11 - $28.33 (Recreation Leader) is offered, plus an additional “in lieu” of benefits.
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Passed away peacefully on February 24, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Late of Coquitlam, B.C. Murielle will be missed by her children Michael (Chantel), Ronald, Harold (Maryann),Norman (Zena), several grand-children & great grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 1 at 10:30am in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Coquitlam, B.C. FatherPatrick Chisholm celebrant.
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JOHNSON, Tron Gunnar
We mourn the loss of Tron Gunnar Johnson who died of natural causes on Feb 5, 2014 at the age of 84. Tron Johnson is survived, missed, and loved by his 5 children, Cindi, Dan, Sandi, Sylena and Shayne. Each of us in our own turn held his hands at the begin-ning of our lives and it was with love, honour and respect that we held his hands at the end of his. We love you father and knowing you are gone from this world, but not gone from our lives, is balm to our hearts. We will and do remem-ber and honour your love.A memorial will be held on Saturday March 1st at 11:30 AM in the chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Abbotsford, located at 30635 Blueridge Dr. Those who knew Tron Johnson are invited to attend and share in the spirit of remembrance.
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A salute to the not-for-profit organizations that make our community a richer place
to live.
Making a Difference!
For women in the Tri-Cities with nowhere left to turn, there is Tri-City Transitions.
For women and families looking for positive change, there is Tri-City Transitions.
The Port Coquitlam-based non-profit has been providing education, support and safe haven for 34 years.
Tri-City Transitions provides help and hope to women and families that have been affected by violence and abuse in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra. Its programs and services are free of charge for women, children and men in need, and each year it serves more than 4,000 people from its three locations: the main office and Women’s Resource Centre in Port Coquitlam; and a transition house in Coquitlam that provides emergency shelter to women and families in need.
Over its more than three decades of service to this community, Tri-City Transitions has evolved to reflect community needs based on a number of principles, among them:• a commitment to strengthening family and
community by breaking the cycles of abuse;• a focus on preventative programming, bolstering
families to avert abuse before it begins;• a holistic view of the family unit and work to
meet the needs of every member with programs for mothers, children and fathers;
• and an inclusive approach — nobody is turned away.
THE SHELTERJoy’s Place is an emergency shelter that
provides temporary safe shelter and support for women and, if necessary, their children who are victims of domestic violence or are at risk of experiencing abuse, threats and/or violence.
At the shelter, which operates 24/7, Tri-City Transitions offers:• food, shelter, and basic necessities for women
and their children up to 30 days;• support and information related to abuse in
intimate relationships;• information and referral to appropriate
community services regarding legal procedures, income assistance, housing, health, etc.;
• advocacy and assistance as necessary;• outreach counselling by appointment or
telephone;It also provides additional services to women
and children who are staying at the transition house, including:• crisis intervention and support;• referral to other community supports as deemed
necessary;• respite services for resident parents;• peer counselling and referrals;• ongoing support groups and workshops;• parenting programs for moms, including teenage
moms, separated/divorced parents and fathers;• a clothing bank;• plus a resource library, employment information
and internet services.FUNDING
Tri-City Transitions operates on an approximately $1.2-million annual budget, with funding coming from the provincial and federal governments, several foundations, the United Way and individual donations.
For more information on donating to the organization, visit tricitytransitions.com.
If you are interested in volunteering with Tri-City Transitions, call 604-941-7111 or email [email protected].
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Carol Metz Murray (right) and Sandra Santofimio of Tri-City Transitions.
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A salute to the not-for-profit
organizations that make our community a
richer place to live.
Making a Difference!
Rescue A Boxer has been in operation since 2004 but its roots go back a decade before that.
Its goals are simple: It rescues boxer dogs and helps those pooches in need.
Working with many shelters and other rescue groups, Rescue A Boxer is a non-profit society run solely by volunteers dedicated to finding forever loving homes for homeless boxers. Volunteers also promote responsible pet ownership.
Since its inception, the group has adopted out an average of 50 dogs a year.
Many of the dogs the group helps come to it with medical conditions. Volunteers help these dogs to get healthy and provides the medical care and attention necessary. This care can sometimes be ongoing for the life of the dog. For example, RAB has had dogs come to it suffering from lupus,
meningitis, cancer and heart conditions.
Although Rescue A Boxer is a Canadian organization, many core members are in the Tri-Cities, from fundraiser co-ordinator Suzie Voorneveld to foster home hosts Kevin Wong, Barb Graydon and Alan Lobsinger, to name a few.
As it is a non-profit organization (it was incorporated in 2008 and is working on an application to become a registered charity), RAB is funded by donations.
For more information, visit www.rescueaboxer.com.
This year marks 26 years since Crossroads Hospice Society started in the Tri-Cities.
More than 130 active volunteers — plus nine nurses employed by Fraser Health — provide compassionate, quality care to the 150 terminally ill patients a year in a 10-bed hospice in Port Moody’s Inlet Centre.
Volunteers also play a key role at the Cross-roads Thrift Store.
Run by a 14-member board of volunteer di-rectors, the society generates funding from sever-al sources to meet its $1.2-million annual budget. Among them are the annual Hike for Hospice (in May) and the Treasures of Christmas gala (in November); the Unplugged coffeehouse concerts at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village; meat draws at the Meridian Arms pub in PoCo; and the Bucket List Festival.
Last year, The Tri-City News also partnered to raise money for the award-winning charity by selling a Cooking with Compassion, a cookbook featuring personal recipes from local notables.
Meanwhile, individual, group and corporate
Local Tri-City Rescue a Boxer Volunteers. ‘Izzy’
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A salute to the not-for-profit
organizations that make our community a
richer place to live.
Making a Difference!
This year marks 26 years since Crossroads Hospice Society started in the Tri-Cities.
More than 130 active volunteers — plus nine nurses employed by Fraser Health — provide compassionate, quality care to the 150 terminally ill patients a year in a 10-bed hospice in Port Moody’s Inlet Centre.
Volunteers also play a key role at the Cross-roads Thrift Store.
Run by a 14-member board of volunteer di-rectors, the society generates funding from sever-al sources to meet its $1.2-million annual budget. Among them are the annual Hike for Hospice (in May) and the Treasures of Christmas gala (in November); the Unplugged coffeehouse concerts at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village; meat draws at the Meridian Arms pub in PoCo; and the Bucket List Festival.
Last year, The Tri-City News also partnered to raise money for the award-winning charity by selling a Cooking with Compassion, a cookbook featuring personal recipes from local notables.
Meanwhile, individual, group and corporate
donations also help to pay for the operating costs. Major contributors in 2013 included the New Westminster Police (in memory of police sergeant Keith Logan); Bayshore Home Health; RBC; Boulevard Casino; Westwood Plateau men’s and women’s golf leagues; the Qi Gong group under Dr. John Loh; and the Blue Moun-tain Quilters.
As well, Crossroads has a strong outreach component to offer support to Tri-City and New Westminster families in grief and it has a one-on-one counseling program for those who have lost a loved one.
On the art side, the society is known for its public giving, namely the Labyrinth Healing Gar-den (located in Pioneer Park in Port Moody) and the mural on the thrift store wall, a project by artist Tammy Pilon, art teacher Melanie Stokes and students at Gleneagle secondary school.
For more information on Crossroads Hospice Society, call 604-945-0606 or email [email protected]; you can also visit crossroadshospice.bc.ca.
a few of the many local Crossroads Hospice Society Volunteers.
Crossroads Hospice Society
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A salute to the not-for-profit
organizations that make our community a
richer place to live.
Making a Difference!
The Tri-Cities’ best known non-profit is gear-ing up for its annual fundraising gala next week-end in support of programs that help thousands of families and individuals in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra.
Share Family and Community Services is pre-senting its signature event, Imagine, on Saturday, March 8 at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam. Tickets are $75 each for an opportunity to enjoy entertainment, live and silent auctions and savoury and sweet treats. Food will be provided by restaurants such as Wilbur and Sabastians Smoke-house, Sammy J’s Grill and Bar, Christine Catering Company, Joey Coquitlam, Luscious Creations and more. Celebrity chef judges will be on hand to weigh in on the food as well.
Each year, Share assists more than 20,000
vulnerable children, families and individuals in the Tri-Cities with services such as the food bank, which provides hunger relief for more than 8,600 residents (including 4,000 children) each year, the Christmas toy program and Christmas food hampers.
As well, Share provides housing for 581 fam-ilies, including 251 children, therapy to help 660 pre-school children with developmental delays and disabilities improve their mobility, communi-cation and self-care skills, and provides substance use counselling for 1,400 adult and youth.
To volunteer for Imagine, contact Michelle Murray at 604-529-5125 or [email protected].
More information about Share and the gala is available at imagine.sharesociety.ca.
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Services
Upcoming ‘Imagine’ fundraiser supports many community services including the Food Bank.
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A salute to the not-for-profit
organizations that make our community a
richer place to live.
Making a Difference!
ACCESS Youth Outreach Services was estab-lished in 1992 as PoCoMo Teen Centre Society and today supports hundreds of Tri-Cities’ at-risk and vulnerable youth through one-on-one support and with its outreach bus that circulates to teen hotspots on weekends. It has garnered numerous awards for its work.
Last fall, the non-profi t society changed its name from PoCoMo Youth Services to ACCESS Youth Outreach Services to better refl ect services and its mandate, executive director Jerome Bouvier told Th e Tri-City News in an interview last year.
Th e new name was revealed at the the annual Evening of Inspiration gala.
With Ministry of Children and Development funding last year, the organization was able to hire two case workers to support vulnerable teens. Th e
extra hours of the two case workers, in addition to the Project Reach Out bus, means the organization is able to do more to support vulnerable and at risk youth. Programming is dependent on community donations and grants.
“As we continue to grow, ACCESS is aligning its eff orts toward a vision in which there are similar programs for youth in every community and one in which all youth have the resources they need to reach their full potential,” the society says on its website (www.accessyouth.org).
Grants have also enabled the society to expand its outreach bus services to Langley.ACCESS Youth Outreach will host its 22nd AGM on � ursday, March 13 at the PoCo Inn & Suites, Port Coquitlam from 6-9 p.m. RSVP to Pam, at [email protected] at 604-251-6449.
aCCESS youth outreach Services Executive Director Jerome Bouvier
aCCESS youth outreach
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A salute to the not-for-profit
organizations that make our community a
richer place to live.
Making a Difference!
Every year, hundreds of families come to Vancouver in search of life-saving treatment for their seriously ill children. In an unfamiliar city and often feeling vulnerable, these families need a safe, affordable place where they can stay together under one roof and enjoy the simple comforts of home: a cozy bed, a warm kitchen and an inviting couch.
Since 1983, Ronald McDonald House has been there in times like these. At the House, children bask in the glow of family love and get the support they need. Families can meet others who face similar challenges and access services that help put some joy and normalcy back into their lives.
Owned and operated by the Children’s Family House Society of BC, Ronald McDonald House has provided exceptional service to almost 10,000 families since its inception in 1983 from its tranquil location in the Shaughnessy neigh-bourhood of Vancouver, a short drive from BC Children’s Hospital.
Due to facility limitations, Ronald McDonald
House must turn away almost as many families as it accepts.
That is why a new Ronald McDonald House is being built, at a cost of $26.75 million, on the grounds of BC Children’s Hospital. It is sched-uled to open in June.
The new House will have approximately 74,000 sq. ft. of space and accommodate about 73 families in bright, spacious guest rooms, each with their own bathrooms. Thus, it will serve approximately 2,500 families annually compared to the current 400 families a year. It will also be able to host larger families, helping to keep the whole family together in their time of need, and offer comfortable long-term accommodations for families in larger rooms.
These enhancements will dramatically im-prove RMHBC’s ability to serve the families of BC and the Yukon, and beyond. More families will be able to stay together during times of med-ical treatment with improved experiences while they are away from their homes.
For more information, visit www.rmhbc.ca.
Ronald McDonald House
a new Ronald McDonald House is being built on the grounds of BC Children’s Hospital.
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ACCESS Youth Outreach Services SocietyAIESEC SFUArtsConnect (Tri-Cities Arts Council)Breakfast Club CanadaCommunity Integration Services CouncilCommunity Ventures SocietyCommunity Volunteer ConnectionsCoquitlam Farmers Market SocietyCoquitlam FoundationCoquitlam Heritage Society & Mackin House MuseumCoquitlam Public LibraryCrossroads Hospice SocietyDIVERSEcityDouglas College FoundationEagle Ridge Hospital FoundationEvergreen Cultural Centre SocietyGolden Spike Days SocietyHeart and Stroke Foundation of CanadaImmigrant Services Society of BCKidSport Tri-CitiesNew View Society Place des Arts
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That’s the idea that drives us at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. We support local business because it makes our community a better place to live, work and play. In turn, it’s those local businesses that support the organizations that form the foundations of our community - the non-pro�ts. These organizations provide invaluable services that keep the Tri-Cities and its residents strong and thriving. We would like to thank our non-pro�t Chamber members for all the hard work they do in our community and beyond.
If you are a business, resident or visitor to the Tri-Cities, connect with these non-pro�t organizations to see what you can do to make your community a little stronger.
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There are countless non-pro�ts doing excellent work in the Tri-Cities. If you’re a non-pro�t Chamber member and you are not on this list, please accept our apologies. We appreciate the work you do in our community!
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