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Standing overtop of his grill, Reza Jafary flipsa ball of fresh dough that will eventually be thewrap for a donair.

It’s approaching noon at Mega Donair, and thePort Moody business owner, clad in a baseballcap and food-stained T-shirt, is getting ready forthe lunch rush.

For more than two years, Jafary and his wifeSepideh have carved out a pretty good livingslinging Middle Eastern favourites out of their

tiny restaurant on Clarke Road.The customers that come in can be pretty

varied.At the moment, a retired cartoonist is munch-

ing on a donair and flipping through a news-paper.

And when lunch hits, Jafary can usuallycount on a few construction workers lookingfor a hearty meal before heading back out to theEvergreen Line being built nearby.

But the donair business has been a little slowerthan usual lately.

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Reza Jafary, owner of Mega Donair near Port Moody Secondary, has seen business drop during the strike.

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From Port Moody’s topbureaucrat to the city’stop politician. That’s whatGaetan Royer is hoping to do,as the former city managerannounced his plans to runfor mayor of Port Moody inthis fall’s civic election.

He is the first mayoral can-didate in the race to chal-lenge incumbent Mike Clay.

Royer said he decided torun out of growing frustra-tion with aspects of the city’sofficial community plan(OCP).

And when he spoke topeople at OCP communitymeetings who he thoughtwould make good candidatesfor the job, they suggested herun instead.

“I want to run to repre-sent a better plan and to havean opportunity to presenta vision for what’s going tohappen over the next four

years,” he said.“This is a critical time that

we’re entering.”Royer noted as city man-

ager he was intimatelyinvolved in plans that helpedthe community leveragedevelopment to create newamenities like the recreationcentre and improvements toRocky Point Park.

He said the investmentswere made because a goodplan was in place to sharein revenues developers weremaking, but argued that isnot the case with the currentOCP and it needs to go backin to the document.

As for his competition,Royer, who left his positionat the city in 2011 for a jobas head planner at MetroVancouver, called Clay a“nice person” and his “folksyapproach” a “good thing.”

“What I’m going to be talk-ing about is the fact I cansit at the table with various

agencies and collaborate andgain people’s respect and bevery effective in working withpartners and working withagencies for the City of PortMoody,” he said.

Royer added that he hasa record of “getting thingsdone” at the regional levelthat would be an asset to thecity.

“At this point in time wehave almost no profile at theregional level,” he said.

Royer left his position atMetro Vancouver in 2013 todo research on a book andstart a consulting business.

Clay, who won his seatas mayor in 2011 after col-lecting 3,112 votes, said hehasn’t thought much abouthis potential opponents in therace.

“I’m continuing to offermy ideas and service to thepeople of Port Moody. If otherpeople are, they’ll stand ontheir own merits,” he said.

Clay said the city has madea lot of changes in how itconsults with the public inthe last three years, and hewants to continue that workin a second term.

“In three years we’ve madea lot of changes and it’s allbeen positive, in my opin-ion,” he said.

As for the type of mayor’srace Port Moody residentsare likely to see this fall, Claysaid he expects someone torun in opposition to some-thing he does, or thinks is agood idea to do.

He suggested his opponentwants to reopen the OCP, butthe mayor said he wants tonail down the document andstart working with developersto make the vision a reality.

“I see the OCP as a visiondocument, where otherpeople like Gaetan see it asa prescriptive rule book forwhat the city looks like,” hesaid.

Royer to take on Clay for mayorFORMER PORTMOODYCITYMANAGER SAYS THEOCP IS ONEOFHIS KEY CONCERNS

In three yearswe’ve made alot of changes,and it’s all beenpositive, in myopinion.–Port Moody MayorMike Clay

At this point intime we havealmost no profileat the regionallevel.–Port Moody MayoralCandidate GaetanRoyer


It turns out Mega Donair’s woes are the col-lateral damage from an ugly and now lengthydispute between teachers and the provincialgovernment.

During the school year, Jafary explained,he gets an average of 25 students a dayfrom nearby Port Moody Secondary walkingthrough the doors hungry for his specials.

Add in the few teachers who usually dropby each day, and empty class-rooms are starting to hurt hisbottom line.

“Nobody’s coming here fromthe school,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW.

He’s confident he can rideout the strike, even if it stretch-es into the fall, but he believesother businesses are in thesame boat.

“It’s not just me,” he sug-gested.

Just a few doors down atHilltop Market, John Yoostands behind the counter ofthe grocery store he’s owned for five years.

He estimates the strike, and the lack ofteenage clientele, is chipping away at about15 per cent of his business.

Yoo said the kids used to come from thehigh school to buy snacks, pop and chocolatebars.

He typically braces for a slow summer andrelies on business to pick up once Labour Daypasses and kids are back in school, but notnow.

“It’s not only me — everyone is having aproblem,” he said, suggesting restaurants arethe hardest hit.

Across the Tri-Cities in Port Coquitlam atPrairie Food Market, a couple of customersare milling about the corner store.

Alex Huynh’s parents bought the store inearly June.

Located at the corner of Prairie Avenue andOxford Street, the quaint market, which looksmore like a home than a business, is closeto three schools, including Kwayhquitlum

Middle.If it were a typical school day, kids would be

lined up outside the door.“A lot of kids would come by after school,”

Huynh said.And inside, the store would be abuzz with

teens laughing and telling jokes.Now it’s quiet.Huynh said the family got a taste of just

how busy the store could get when schoolis on before teachers went on strike in themiddle of June.

Huynh, who looks like hemight not be that far removedfrom his high school years,estimates the strike is takingaway 25 to 30 per cent of thestore’s business.

For a business that has hadseveral owners over the years,he said the strike is a big hit.

In Coquitlam, at Sticky’sCandy on Lansdowne Driveacross from GleneagleSecondary, owner DeannaBaird is getting by, but she noti-ces a drop in foot traffic withno nearby schools in session.

She’s still not sure how much of an effectthe strike will have, if any, on the bottom line,but has noticed a drop in the lunch and after-school rushes.

Baird said she chose the location of hercandy store because of the proximity of sev-eral schools, but has managed to balanceout the business with a fair number of adultcustomers.

Still, she wants to see kids back in school,and not just for the good of her business.

“I wouldn’t like to see [the strike] drag on,”Baird said.

The sentiment was similar at all of the busi-nesses the Tri-Cities NOW visited.

They want to see an end to the strike.“They’re [students] really pretty much our

future,” Huynh said.Back at Mega Donair, with two kids in the

school system, Jafary is keeping his fingerscrossed the two sides will reach a deal.

“I hope school is getting opened as soon aspossible,” he said.

School strike hurtslocal businesses

Craig to run for councilJeremy [email protected]

A former Coquitlam coun-cil candidate from a byelec-tion last year is hoping a sec-ond time will be the charm.

On Wednesday, Ben Craigannounced he is seekinga seat on city council thisNovember.

In a statement to the Tri-Cities NOW, the candidatelisted off reasons why he’sstepping in to the race, sug-gesting the cost of govern-ment is increasing well inexcess of the rate of popula-tion growth in Coquitlam.

“This cost is showing upas higher property taxes andreduced services,” he said.

“Against this backdrop, I

believe that spending deci-sions at City Hall need a high-er level of scrutiny.”

Craig also said he fears thatCity Hall is becoming moredisconnected with the pub-lic.

“The message I hear isthat residents believe deci-sions are made at City Halllong before the public has achance to provide input,” hesaid.

“I want to bring the stake-holders of this city back intothe decision-making processat City Hall.”

Craig ran in the 2013 by-election to replace outgoingcouncillors and current MLAsLinda Reimer and SelinaRobinson, finishing in sev-enth place with 691 votes.

Civic elections are set forSaturday, Nov. 15.

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While the process aroundthe proposed expansion ofthe Trans Mountain Pipelinecontinues, a group of Tri-Cities residents is planningto rally in opposition to oneaspect of the plan.

The Burke MountainNaturalists have scheduled arally at Colony Farm RegionalPark for Sunday, Sept. 14 tooppose Kinder Morgan’s pro-posal to use part of the parkas a construction stagingarea.

Elaine Golds, the event’sorganizer, said the rally is anopportunity to inform mem-bers of the public of KinderMorgan’s proposal and areminder they can provide

comment about the processup to Oct. 12.

She said the group will alsobe circulating a petition toencourage Kinder Morgan to

look at other options, sug-gesting there are other loca-tions available, but they costmore.

A Trans Mountain studyfrom March stated the ColonyFarm site can accommodate atemporary construction areafor the Fraser River crossingfrom Surrey for a trenchlessconstruction method, not-ing the location is away fromrecreational areas and pro-vides opportunities for parkenhancements.

But Golds noted the por-tion of the park being consid-ered is designated for agricul-tural use and argued havingheavy trucks drive over thefield would impact soil anddestroy its fertility.

“We think parks are forpeople and wildlife; they’renot construction sites,” shetold the Tri-Cities NOW, add-ing the fields are also used bywildlife year round.

And depending on weath-er, Golds said the group ishoping for a big turnout.

The rally begins at 2:30p.m. and will feature guestspeakers and a viewing of theproposed site.

Since parking is limited,organizers are encouragingpeople to bike to the event.

Organizers will be leadinga bicycle tour leaving GatesPark in Port Coquitlam at 2p.m. and following the PoCoTrail to Colony Farm.

The proposed pipelineroute in Coquitlam would runeast of the Port Mann Bridgethrough the Fraser River,hitting land near UnitedBoulevard. The line wouldfollow the road west pastthe Eaglequest Golf complexbefore meeting up with theLougheed Highway corridorto Burnaby.

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Review the proposed applicationsand related information at theDevelopment Services Department,City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, PortMoody, B.C. anytime between8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday(excluding stat holidays).

How can I provideinput?

1. If you believe your property isaffected by either one of theseapplications, attend themeetingin person and submit commentsdirectly to Council.

2. You can also send a submission inwriting anytime before 12 noon onSept 9, 2014. If you plan on sendingyour feedback ahead of time, emailit to [email protected] or faxit to 604.469.4550.

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Public Hearing NoticeWhen: Tues, Sept 9, 2014 at 7pm • Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C.

Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following two applications:

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2. Zoning BylawText Amendment (Application: 6700-20-124)

Applicant: City of Port Moody

Purpose: To add “Fish Hatchery” to the list of Permitted Uses in the Public Service (P1) Zone.

Police seekwitnessesJeremy [email protected]

A week after an allegedassault on a woman at WhitePine Beach, Port Moodypolice are still hoping to talkto anyone who might havebeen in the area at the time.

Police spokesperson Const.Luke van Winkel said investi-gators have spoken with wit-nesses and continue to followup on leads.

Though the departmenthas spoken to a good numberof people, he said investiga-tors would still like to speakto anyone at the beach withinformation.

The incident happened onSunday, Aug. 27 at the popu-lar Port Moody beach.

According to police, the26-year-old victim had justmet a man in Burnaby whenthe pair decided to go to thebeach.

The woman was allegedlyassaulted on the beach by theman, who then took off.

The victim was able to flagdown a worker in the parkaround 7 a.m., who thencalled police.

While police haven’t com-mented on details of theinvestigation, like how longthe two had been at thebeach, the gates to the parkare normally locked at thattime.

However, residents do holdkeys and there is the possibil-ity the gates could have beenleft open.

Van Winkel said residentsin the area have been remind-ed to lock the gates whenthey come and go.

He also noted police con-tinue to patrol the remoteareas of town, but suggestedthe beach isn’t a busy place inthe evening hours.

“The incident itself, asmuch as it occurred at WhitePine beach, it’s not as thoughit’s a destination for peopleto come and engage in thesethings,” Van Winkel said,adding police get few callsto the area in the eveninghours.

The suspect is described asa 35-year-old Indo-Canadianmale, standing five-feet, six-inches tall. He was driving asilver BMW.

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Taken aback by completestrangers walking up to youthis summer to shake hands?Well, that’s because they’reback. Candidates on the hus-

tings for a city hall near you.And despite their enthusiasm, it’s not

a passion shared by most voters if pastelections are any indication.

Even though local governments inB.C. oversee more than $7 billion inannual spending, some communitiesmay only see one in five voters go outand cast a ballot this November.

What does that mean in real terms? InVancouver, it meant that less than onein five eligible voters re-elected GregorRobertson in 2011. In Victoria, less thanone in six re-elected Dean Fortin and inNanaimo, Kamloops and Prince Georgeless than one in seven elected theirmayors — ratios that get worse when itcomes to electing councillors and schoolboard trustees.

So what are some of the possible fac-tors behind this malaise?

The cesspool that exists at the locallevel of dirty tricks, no-holds-barredcampaign rules and backroom shenani-gans might have a wee bit to do with it.

Lurking around many campaigns arethe Don Segretti wannabes, RichardNixon’s infamous dirty trickster.

Don’t like the media coverage yourcandidate is getting from a journalist?Then post disparaging comments abouthim online under his wife’s name andon his station’s website to boot, as onecampaign manager did in B.C.

There was the recent kerfufflebetween Vision Vancouver and the NPAover the separation of Mayor GregorRobertson and his wife. Frankly, neitherparty came out of that one smelling par-ticularly good.

Just last year, in a Globe and Mailcommentary, Canadian financier and

philanthropist Stephen A. Jarislowskywrote: “We need good people to run foroffice but the democratic process todaydoes not attract the best and the bright-est. Many good people are deterred byattack ads that besmirch hard-earnedreputations.”

And if good candidates are stayingout because they’re turned-off by thetone, imagine how voters must feel.

Another factor is what Rod Tidwellscreamed at Jerry Maguire in that 1996film of the same name: “Show me themoney.”

There’s spending by special interestgroups — real ones and those slappedtogether for the campaign — thatcandidates have to cope with. Unlikeprovincial elections where third par-ties are limited to spending no morethan $3,138 in a riding and $156,895province-wide, at the local level it’s afree-for-all.

In 2008, “Let’s Go Prince George”spent $38,870 to support five candi-dates. That’s on top of what the candi-dates spent themselves. Three of thefive won. The principals behind Let’sGo included prominent local develop-ers who undoubtedly had the purestof intentions in mind. In 2011, a groupcalling itself “Four Change” spent morethan $30,000 in Kelowna to support itschosen ones. Six of their eight candi-dates won.

There’s no spending limits for candi-dates either. Maybe for 2018. It’s a com-plex issue, we’re told.

Regina has them. A candidate run-ning for mayor in that city can’t spendmore than $62,635 or nearly $20,000less than the $81,140 Shari Green spentto win the job in Prince George in 2011.And Regina has three times more votersthan Prince George.

No cap on donations. Seventeenper cent of Green’s campaign spend-

ing was covered by cheques from theTreasure Cove Casino and its owner.Eight months later, Green and councilsupported the casino’s application toserve alcohol. It effectively increased thenumber of people who could be servedon site from 250 to 1,200.

In Vancouver, so-called “condo king”Bob Rennie hosted a $25,000-a-plateluncheon earlier this year for GregorRobertson and Vision Vancouver.

Then there are those “let’s getacquainted” meetings that countlesspast candidates are all too familiar with:the closed-door ones where like-mindeddonors exert some not-so-subtle armtwisting over future voting expectationsshould the candidate be lucky enoughto see their name added to the group’sslate and be elected.

And there’s one last thing that maycontribute to voter malaise: somepeople like things just the way they are.Don’t expect them to get too workedup about getting more voters out to thepolls, because it’s easier to win electionswith low turnouts. Don’t let them winthis November.

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Littering. Jaywalking. Smoking pot. Downloadingcopyrighted material. Leaving dog waste on theground.

Which one upsets you the most?If you answered littering or not picking up dog

waste, you’re in good company.According to a poll released Thursday by Insights West,

94 per cent of British Columbians say witnessing these actsmakes them “very upset” or “moderately upset.”

Witnessing someone using a hand-held phone whiledriving (92 per cent), parking in a handicapped spot with-out a decal (90 per cent) or throwing cigarette butts on theground (86 per cent) also upset a lot of people.

Apparently, at least two-thirds of B.C. residents alsobecome upset when they see someone speeding on amunicipal road or street (79 per cent), smoking on a patioor close to a doorway, open window or air intake (78 percent) or not wearing a seatbelt when driving or riding in acar (76 per cent). More than half of us become upset whenwe see someone riding a bicycle without a helmet (57 percent) or riding a bicycle on the sidewalk (55 per cent).

On the flip side, if you’re the type who waters your lawnoutside permitted hours, you risk upsetting 52 per cent ofpeople. But if you do the following, you’ll upset a smallernumber: smoke pot (41 per cent), jaywalk (37 per cent) ordownload or stream copyrighted material for free (31 percent).

But how honest were the people who took part in thissurvey? If 94 per cent of people are upset by someonenot picking up dog waste, presumably only six per centof people are guilty of leaving it on the ground — yet theamount of dog waste on lawns and in public parks seemsto contradict that. The same holds true for speeding andusing a hand-held phone while driving. It seems a lot ofpeople are still doing these things, yet almost everyonesays they’re upset when they see someone else doing them.

Maybe that’s what this survey really reveals about us,and about human nature: for many, there are two sets ofrules, one for them and one for everyone else.

Do as I say,not as I do?

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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION:

In light of the teachers’ strike,should the high school footballseason be cancelled?• Yes, it shows solidarity for teachers• Yes, the strike shouldn’t be limited to classrooms• It depends on where the games are played• No, kids deserve a chance to play• No, sports can lead to scholarships

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LAST WEEK’S QUESTION:

With summer’s end nearing,did you make the most of it?No, I had to work too much. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25%No, I couldn’t afford a vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33%I celebrate summer till the first day of fall 18%Yes, I spent lots of time in the sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12%Yes, I took some great vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11%

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A SAMPLINGOFOPINIONS ONTHE TEACHERS’JOB ACTION

I teach in the North VancouverSchool District and I have twochildren attending school in theCoquitlam School District.

The message from teachers inB.C. is clear.

E80 (a clause that would neg-ate the decision of the SupremeCourt because it would allow thegovernment to ignore the ruling)needs to be removed from the listof demands by the B.C. govern-ment.

The B.C. government needs torespect the Supreme Court’s deci-sion, bargain in good faith andput the needs of our learners firstby supporting education in B.C.with adequate funds.

Currently, the funding is inad-equate, as many learners’ needsare not being properly met due tocutbacks and lack of funding.

Class size and compositionare key — and they should notbe considered teacher benefits(often confused in the media withhealth and extended benefits).

It really is time to listen toteachers, parents and students.Spend more on education — or

you will spend more later onthrough other social services.Inadequately supported learnersdo not achieve their potentialand, sadly, will likely end upmore dependent on social sup-port later in life.

The early years are the keyones. Please don’t waste them anylonger. Teachers will continue tostand together to improve learn-ing conditions.

Please stop wasting valuablelearning time and put public edu-cation back on track.

Marnie CockburnPort Moody

•••Last weekend was a bitter

disappointment yet again for chil-dren who want to be with friendsat school, for parents who haveto make special arrangements inorder to be able to ensure theirchildren’s safety while they go towork, and to the dedicated teach-ers who want to be back workingwith them at school.

We had hopes that mediatorVince Ready, because of his excel-lent track record, would be ableto assist the government andBCTF reach the much-neededagreement. So why did it not hap-pen?

Teachers want to have moretime to work with the students

“in the middle” — children whoare not behaviour challenges,children who are managing, butwith a bit more one on one, couldimprove their understanding, lay-ing the foundation to be success-ful in the future.

Doesn’t B.C. want success forchildren, our future? Why do B.C.children receive $1,000 less eachyear than the Canadian average?Why do Burnaby students receivethe lowest funding per studentin the province? Is this punish-ment for the election of moreNDP MLAs than other constituen-cies? Is it democratic to punishchildren for what their parentsvoted?

How do children’s rights shapeup in all of this? Don’t theydeserve to be in a safe, friendlyenvironment, developing skillsthat will help them to be caring,responsible adults when theyhave grown up?

How much more will the publicstand for?

How much more do teachershave to give up in time that theywould like to be spending withchildren, helping them to learn,and in lost salaries, before thereis public outrage?

What is it going to take?Mary Loblaw

Port Moody

•••Does anyone else see the irony

of the premiers’ conference?Christy Clark meets with the

“union” to discuss how to getsome of the projected surplusfrom the federal government inorder to improve services in B.C.

If you need help, replace“Christy Clark” with “BCTF,”replace “federal” with “prov-incial” and replace “services inB.C.” with “education”.

Christy, meet kettle. Kettle, thisis Christy.

Larry RyanCoquitlam resident and

Burnaby teacher•••

I am wondering why ICBCcan raise its rates $3 per monthwith just an announcement, norepercussions or public outcry,while teachers have been fightingfor about the same amount to beput back into public education (tobenefit students, not their pay-cheques) since 2002?

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City of Coquitlam2014 General Local Election

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The City of Coquitlam 2014 General Local Election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014.

Notice of NominationPublic Notice is hereby given to the electors of the City of Coquitlam that nominations for the offices of:Mayor – one (1) to be electedCouncillor – eight (8) to be electedSchool Trustee – four (4) to be elected

will be received by the Chief Election Officer or designate at the City of Coquitlam Election Office, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 3000 GuildfordWay, Coquitlam between 9:00 a.m.Tuesday, September 30, 2014 and 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2014.

Please note – nomination documents will not be accepted before 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 or after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014.Nomination papers can be delivered:

By hand,mail or delivery service to Coquitlam City Hall, Election Office, 3000 GuildfordWay, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2By fax* to 604-927-3015By e-mail* to [email protected]

*Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer or designate by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17th, 2014 in order for thenomination to be considered valid.Nomination packages are now available for pick-up at the Election Office during normal business hours Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays and weekends. Thepackages are also available in electronic format (via email) upon request.

Qualifications for Office

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member oflocal government or a school board if they meet the following criteria:• Canadian citizen;• 18 years of age or older on or before general voting day;• resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day

nomination papers are filed; and,• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment

from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or be otherwisedisqualified by law.

Elector Qualifications

To qualify as a Resident Elector, a person must meet all of the followingrequirements at the time of voting:• 18 years of age or older on or before General Voting Day;• a Canadian citizen;• a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of

registration;• a resident of the City of Coquitlam for at least 30 days immediately before the day

of registration; and,• not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any enactment from voting in an

election or otherwise disqualified by law.

To qualify as a Non-Resident Property Elector, a person must meet all of thefollowing requirements on the day of registration:• 18 years of age or older on or before General Voting Day;• a Canadian citizen;• a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of

registration;• a registered owner of real property in the City of Coquitlam for at least 30 days

immediately before the day of registration;• not holding the property in trust for a corporation or any other trust;• not entitled to register as a resident elector in Coquitlam;• not registered as a non-resident property elector in relation to any other parcel of

real property in Coquitlam;• have received the written consent of the majority of individuals registered as

owners of the real property (if applicable); and,• not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any enactment from voting in an

election or otherwise disqualified by law.Non-resident property electors are encouraged to contact the Election Office prior toGeneral Voting Day for further information and instructions on how to register.

Voter Registration

The List of Registered Electors for the City of Coquitlam has been produced on thebasis of the most recent Provincial Voters’ List. If you have recently moved, or arenot on the Provincial Voters’ List, you may register at the time of voting if qualified.Please note, if you are registering at the time of voting you will be required toproduce two pieces of acceptable identification to prove your residency and identity(at least one of which must show your signature).

List of Registered Electors

Beginning Tuesday, September 30, 2014 until the close of voting on Saturday,November 15, 2014 a copy of the List of Registered Electorswill, upon signature, beavailable for public inspection at the City of Coquitlam Election Office at CoquitlamCity Hall during regular office hours,Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.If for any reason, an elector wishes to have his/her address omitted or obscured fromthe List of Registered Electors, they should inform the Election Office, in person by4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2014.

Objection to Registration of an Elector

An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the Listof Registered Electorsmay be made, in accordance with section 64 of the LocalGovernment Act, until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. An objectionmust be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered asan elector of the City of Coquitlam and on the basis that the person whose nameappears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the City ofCoquitlam.

Election News Direct Email Service

The City of Coquitlam Direct Email Service sends you election information directly toyour email inbox.Visit coquitlam.ca/elections today and sign up to receive importantupdates and news on the 2014 General Local Election via email.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For more information please contact the City of Coquitlam Election Office at 604-927-3025, by email at [email protected] or by visiting the City’s website atcoquitlam.ca/elections.

Kerri LoreChief Election Officer

Hydrowarns of fraudBC Hydro is warning British

Columbians about a new tele-phone scam.

In a press release issuedThursday, the hydro author-ity said customers are receiv-ing calls where the callerclaims to represent BC Hydroand says power will be dis-connected if a payment is notreceived.

BC Hydro is remindingcustomers that the companydoes not collect credit cardor bank account informationover the telephone.

Customers are alsoreminded that if they receivea call from someone repre-senting BC Hydro and doubtthe authenticity of the call,they should hang up and callback.

If an account is in arrears,BC Hydro will send severalnotices asking for payment

in the mail and also use anautomated dialer to remindcustomers to make a paymentbefore electricity supply isimpacted.

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For more information visit: coquitlam.ca/Treefestor call 604-927-3583

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HowWould YouSpend Your Tax Dollars?

Each year, as part of the City’s financial planning process, the City of Coquitlamasks residents and businesses to provide input on community priorities andissues. We want to ensure that the City’s spending and work plans reflect theservices and priorities that are important to our citizens.

This year, we’re introducing an online tool to gather budget input from youfor the financial plan. We recognize that people are busy – it’s not alwaysconvenient or practical to attend meetings at City Hall. This new online tool willprovide an easy and convenient way for you to participate in the City’s financialplanning process. It allows you to tell us how you think we should spend your taxdollars – from the comfort of your home or office and at a time that’s convenientfor you.

Your feedback on City expenditures and service levels is important. And yourinput will inform our 2015 financial planning process and provides valuableinformation to the City for overall citizen satisfaction with City services.

From September 15 to October 15, visit coquitlam.ca/budget to have your say onCoquitlam’s tax spending. Encourage your friends and neighbours to participatetoo. Tell us how you would spend your tax dollars.

Coquitlam Current

City of CoquitlamSchedule of MeetingsCity Hall - 3000 GuildfordWay, Coquitlam

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Monday, September 8, 2014

The City of Coquitlam offers a video streaming servicethat makes Regular Council Meetings, Council-in-Committee Meetings and Public Hearings accessibleonline at www.coquitlam.ca/webbroadcasts.Agendas for the Regular Council and Council-in-CommitteeMeetings will be available on theCouncil Agendas page of the City’swebsite by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday priorto the scheduled meetings.

Council-in-Committee 2:00 p.m. Council Committee Room

Regular Council Council Chambers7:00 p.m.

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A Surrey woman facingcharges in a disturbing case

of alleged child neglect hasties to the Tri-Cities.

Surrey Mounties confirmedthe child’s mother — whois facing a pair of chargesincluding failure to providethe necessities of life andcriminal negligence causingbodily harm — operated abusiness in Port Coquitlam.

“Our investigation led tothat business and looking intocircumstances of the investi-gation that would have takenplace there,” said SurreyRCMP Cpl. Bert Paquet,adding Coquitlam Mounties

assisted in the case.Due to a publication ban,

neither the woman nor thebusiness can be identified.

According to police, SurreyRCMP received a complainton June 26 of a neglectedtwo-year-old child who hadbeen brought into a local areahospital.

The detachment’s SpecialVictims Unit was called inand after an investigation,the 23-year-old mother wasarrested on Aug. 29.

Paquet told the Tri-CitiesNOW investigators have spok-

en to more than 70 witness-es, but the investigation con-tinues in both communities.He also noted other peoplewere briefly detained but notcharged.

While police couldn’t sayhow the child was broughtto hospital or his conditionat the time, Paquet said whatinvestigators uncovered jus-tified an arrest and charge.

“The neglect was obviousenough to warrant medicalpersonnel to contact policeright away,” he said, not-ing the child’s condition hasimproved since.

Despite a ban on names,Paquet said police want tospeak to anyone with infor-mation related to the case. Ifyou have information, you’reasked to call the SurreyRCMP’s Special Victims Unitat 604-599-0502 and quotefile number 2014-83639.

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The neglectwas obviousenough towarrant medicalpersonnel tocontact policeright away.– Surrey RCMPConst. Bert Paquet


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Naturalistsmark25th anniversaryJeremy [email protected]

They’ve been the watch-dogs for parks and greenspace in the Tri-Cities for aquarter of a century.

Next week, the BurkeMountain Naturalists willmark their work with a 25thanniversary celebration.

While the group has been aplace for Tri-Cities residentsinterested in enjoying nature,it’s members’ conservationefforts over the years thathave made a difference.

Looking back, long-timemember Elaine Golds said it’shard to believe 25 years havepassed so fast, but she wasquick to list the club’s accom-plishments.

She noted the work by thegroup in the mid-1990s toget Colony Farm RegionalPark recognized as a parkalong with Pinecone BurkeProvincial Park.

The club currently hasmore than 200 members,down from its earlier years.

However, Golds said mem-bership has picked up in thelast year as new conservation

issues have come up.“The reality is, there [are]

still threats that pop up forthese parks,” she said.

Golds explained the clubis focusing on new issues likethe future of the RiverviewHospital grounds, which itwants used for mental healthcare, but also recognized as asignificant green space thatshouldn’t be lost.

The club is celebrating itsanniversary with a meet-ing Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7:30p.m. in the hall of Como LakeUnited Church in Coquitlam.

The evening will includepresentations highlightingsome of the club’s achieve-ments over the past 25 years.

For more information, call604-936-4108 or go to www.bmn.bc.ca.

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Burke Mountain Naturalists led a series of public naturewalks through Miller Park Ravine and encouraged resi-dents to oppose a SkyTrain route planned there.

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As hockey season starts toget underway, there may beno better time to gear up.

This Saturday, KidSportTri-Cities is hosting a “hock-ey-only sale” of used equip-ment for children and adults.

Organizers note the sale ismeant for anyone who mayhave missed KidSport’s ear-lier sale or for those who maynot have realized their equip-ment doesn’t fit anymore.

“We’ve never tried thisbefore, but we thoughtit would be worth it,” saidKidSport executive directorChris Wilson. “Often peopleare away for our sale or theyhaven’t tried their kids’ equip-ment on for a while and nowthat try-outs are under way,they need to replace some.”

He added an adult can getequipped with all they needfor hockey for about $100.

All proceeds from the salego toward the organization,which funds registration feesfor kids who can’t afford toplay sports.

The sale runs Saturdayfrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at theX-Treme Threads Warehouse,at 1371A Kebet Way in PortCoquitlam (off the Mary HillBypass).

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A stunning landscape that looks like a painting.

A unique shot of the City’s public art.

A cityscapewith unbelievable lighting.

For the 2015 City Calendar, use your artistic eyeand envision the city as your canvas. We wantyour interpretation of how public art pops uparound Port Moody. Submit your most creativeimages that showcase our reputation as City ofthe Arts before October 10.

Not sure where to get started? Read the fullsubmission requirements and get inspirationfrom a new public art map on our website atwww.portmoody.ca/calendar. In addition to aphoto credit, we may feature your image online atwww.portmoody.ca and our social media pages.Email [email protected] or call604.469.4612 with any questions.

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COUNCILMEETINGSWhen: Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Where: Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive,Port Moody, B.C.

Times: Committee of theWhole, 5:30pm •Public Hearing, 7pm • Regular Council Meetingimmediately following the Public Hearing

Television coverage airs on Shaw Cable 4 at 9am onSaturday, September 13, 2014.

We’re now live streaming our Councilmeetings atwww.portmoody.ca/watchlive.While you’re on ourwebsite, sign up for Council e-notifications. Get anagenda package at City Hall, the Port Moody PublicLibrary or www.portmoody.ca/agendas.

Stick to your home renovation budget

Home improve-ment projectsrange fromsmall-scaleundertak-

ings that can be tackled ina single weekend to largeremodels that can take sev-eral months to complete.

While no two projectsare the same, every homeimprovement projectdemands that homeownersdip into their pockets andspend some money.

Much like the scale ofprojects varies greatly,so, too, do the financialcommitments required ofhomeowners to make thoseprojects a reality. But no mat-ter the size of the project,homeowners can find waysto stretch their budgets with-out sacrificing the quality oftheir improvements.

Do yourhomework

Before you decide to makechanges to your home, it’sbest to first do some researchinto any potential projectsyou’re considering. Manyhomeowners have decidedto dive into a project before

they fully realize its scopeand cost, and going in blindcan bust a budget, turningwhat might have seemed likea relatively simple projectinto a money pit.

Understanding just what aproject entails and how muchit’s likely to cost can givehomeowners an idea of whatthey can afford and wherethey might be able to stretch

their budgets. For example,if you want to replace yourkitchen countertops but can’tafford engineered quartzcountertops, you might beable to find a less expensivealternative, such as tile,that you like just as much.But it’s best to researchsuch alternatives beforeyou decide to replace yourexisting countertops. If you

can’t find a less expensivealternative, you might wantto postpone the project untilyou can grow your budget.But starting the project with-out first grasping its true costis a recipe for disaster, so doyour homework before youfind your toolbox and startworking.

Build unforeseenexpenses intoyour budget

Another way to stay withinyour budget is to includebudget-busting unforeseenexpenses into the budgetfrom the get-go. Whetheryou’re doing the projectyourself or paying a con-tractor, nearly every homeimprovement project willpresent some unforeseen,and costly, hurdles. Forexample, you might findmold inside the walls whenyou’re converting a base-ment, and it can cost a prettypenny to make that mold goaway. If you go into the pro-ject expecting such hurdles,then the financial sting ofaddressing them won’t provetoo great a burden. But if

the mold catches you andyour budget completely offguard, you might be forcedto overextend that budget ormake sacrifices elsewhere inorder to complete the pro-ject. Build some contingencymoney, including permit andpermit fees, into your homeimprovement project to safe-guard against such unfore-seen issues.

Get to workIf you’re hiring a contract-

or, speak to him or her beforesigning a contract to see ifthere is anywhere you canpitch in to keep the labourcosts low. You might be ableto pitch in during the demoli-tion phase, saving the costof paying your contractor’sworkers to tear down wallsor remove debris you can justas easily remove yourself.Another way to pitch in is todo the end-of-day cleanupyourself. Any role you playwith regard to labour willlikely need to be negotiatedupfront, but you can saveyourself a substantial amountof money on labour if you’rewilling to get your handsdirty.

Determine ifpiecemeal is themost affordableoption

Sometimes it makessense to tackle one pro-ject at a time, while othertimes you might want tocombine projects to save onthe cost of materials. Forinstance, if your ultimategoal is to install wood floor-ing throughout your home,determine if it makes morefinancial sense to install theflooring all at once ratherthan doing one or two roomsat a time. You might save bybuying all of your materialsat once rather than buyinga small amount of materialsseveral times over the nextseveral years.

Home improvement pro-jects often go a long waytoward making a home moreenjoyable for its owners andinhabitants. And while suchprojects can be costly, home-owners who stay disciplinedcan still get their dreamhomes without busting theirbudgets.

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dozens of choices of extra-curricular activities for yourkids.

How much time shouldour kids spend in these pro-grams? And which ones arebest for them? The best wayto determine what is bestfor your child is to ask her.What does she want to do?Extracurricular activitiesare for fun, recreation andrelaxation.

The first considerationis what they will enjoy themost, not what will benefitthem the most academicallyand professionally downthe road. The irony is thatwhat they enjoy is also bestbecause they will have fun,they’ll relax and they’ll alsolearn because they will lovewhat they’re doing.

If your child is young orjust doesn’t really know whatshe wants, then considerwhat she likes to do. In herfree time, is she likely towant to get involved in artsand crafts, or will you findher dancing around the livingroom or tossing a ball againstthe house?

While you’re scanningthe flyers advertising themultitude of activities, tryto imagine your child beinginvolved and it’s likely oneactivity or class will just jumpout at you. If the number ofpossibilities is overwhelm-ing, create a short list andthen have her take a look andmake a choice.

I also believe that everychild should learn how toswim. Everyone at somepoint in their lives will findthemselves on or near waterand will need to know howto cope. It’s as important asknowing how to cross the

street. So a basic swimmingcourse, preferably when theyare young, is an excellentidea.

The trick is to maintain abalance so that the kids havetime for school, for friends,for family, for free play andfor simply hanging out.Generally, I find that a goodrule of thumb is that yourchild take part in some groupactivity such as a sport andone other program that fitstheir current interest.

A group activity has manybenefits. Kids learn how towork as a member of a team,how to follow orders andhow to be a gracious win-ner and loser. They will alsolearn skills specific to theirchosen sport.

If you find that you neverhave a chance to sit down fordinner together, you rarelytalk to your kids except toverify scheduling plans andyou have lost touch withthem, you need to adjustyour life. Family is every bitas important as hockey orgymnastics, so ensure thatthere are times when you aretogether with some time onyour hands. A relaxing mealtogether, a trip to the park ortime to play a board game (Iknow it’s old-fashioned, buttry it, it could be fun!) canbe quality time for you as afamily.

If you find your childdoesn’t want to go to herprograms, is tired and crankyand afterwards simplydoesn’t want to talk about it

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Makeextracurricularsfun for thewhole familyis happening that is makingher unhappy. Maybe otherkids or the leader or coachare bullying her. Or maybeshe simply doesn’t like theactivity.

Become curious, ask ques-tions, watch her activity andmake a reasoned decisionabout what to do next.

The rules change if yourchild is one of the very fewwho is going to be an eliteathlete.

Olympic figure skatingmedallist Karen Magnussen

(winner of the 1972 Olympicsilver medal and 1973 WorldChampion gold medal) oncetold me that if a child werea potential elite athlete, noone would have to push her.She will have her own littleengine inside her body push-ing her to excel.

If parents need to cajoleand nag her, she’s a kid par-taking in a sport, not an eliteathlete.

That makes her a typical,regular kid. When your childis elite, your role is to supportand protect her as she movesthrough the stages to reach

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planning you can make extra-curricular activities a joy forthe whole family, and whodoesn’t want that?

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Park to get newgymA new 15-piece outdoor gym will soon be

installed in Gates Park, replacing the “popularbut outdated equipment in place since 2009,”according to a press release from the City ofPort Coquitlam.

The existing outdoor gym located alongthe Traboulay PoCo Trail was closed onWednesday so the new equipment can beinstalled. The new gym is scheduled to openin early October, weather permitting.

The city says the cost of the equipmentand installation will be covered by a $50,000grant from TELUS’ Community InvestmentProgram.

The existing 12-piece outdoor gym has seen

heavy use in the last five years and is now inneed of replacement. The new gym is botha higher quality line of equipment and willprovide users with a greater range of workoutoptions.

Like the existing equipment, the piecesuse the individual’s body weight to provideresistance.

New pieces include a warmup station,exercise bike, recumbent bike, back exten-sion, chest press, lat pull-down machine, legpress, rowing machine, sit-up board, parallelbars, standing rotation station, air strider, airwalker, multi-bars and a wheelchair-friendlymulti-gym.


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City Hall, 3000 GuildfordWay - CouncilChambers

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The National Energy Board (NEB) began a public hearing into Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC’s (Trans Mountain’s) proposed Trans MountainExpansion Project (Project) on 2 April 2014. Over 2,000 individuals and groups filed Applications to Participate in the hearing and the Boardadmitted 1,650 participants.

Description of the Project

The Project would expand the existing Trans Mountainpipeline system located between Edmonton, Alberta (AB),and Burnaby, British Columbia (BC). It would includeapproximately 987 km of new pipeline, new and modifiedfacilities, such as pump stations and tanks, and thereactivation of 193 km of existing pipeline. There wouldalso be an expansion of the Westridge Marine Terminal.

New pipeline segments would be added betweenEdmonton and Hinton, AB; Hargreaves and Darfield, BC;and Black Pines and Burnaby, BC. Reactivation of existingpipeline segments would occur between Hinton, AB andHargreaves, BC; and Darfield and Black Pines, BC.

The Project application and all related filings can be foundon the NEB’s website.

Supplemental opportunity to participate in the NEBHearing

Recently, Trans Mountain submitted a new preferredcorridor for its delivery lines from Burnaby Terminal to theWestridge Marine Terminal, through Burnaby Mountain.The original Application to Participate Notification postedfor the Project did not contemplate this new preferredcorridor through Burnaby Mountain.

Should those who are directly affected by, or have relevantinformation and expertise related to, the new preferredcorridor through Burnaby Mountain wish to participatein the hearing, they must apply to do so.

The Project is being assessed under both the National Energy Board Act (NEB Act) and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012(CEAA 2012). Under the NEB Act, those who are directly affected will be allowed to participate and those with relevant information or expertisemay be allowed to participate. In addition, if the Board is of the opinion that an applicant has relevant information or expertise about theenvironmental assessment under the CEAA 2012, then they will be allowed to participate.

While the Application to Participate form allows applicants to indicate their preferred method of participation, the Board will decide how best tohear from each approved participant on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must clearly describe their interest in relation to the List of Issues forthe hearing (included in the Application to Participate form) and how they are directly affected by, or have relevant information related to, thenew preferred corridor through Burnaby Mountain.

Existing participants need not apply again. Commenters may comment on, and intervenors may ask questions/file evidence/present argumenton, any component of the Project, including the Burnaby Mountain section.

The Application to Participate is on the NEB’s website at:

www.neb-one.gc.caunder Major Applications and Projects,select Trans Mountain Expansion

This supplemental Application to Participate process will be open from 8 September 2014 to 24 September 2014. Individuals and groupsapplying to participate must provide enough information for the NEB to decide whether participant status should be granted. Applications willonly be considered from individuals and groups who are directly affected by, or have relevant information and expertise related to, the newpreferred corridor through Burnaby Mountain.

Contacts

Information on NEB hearing processes and participant funding is available at www.neb-one.gc.ca/TransMountainExpansion. If you requireadditional information, the NEB has a dedicated Project-specific Process Advisor Team to provide assistance.

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For a complete listing of all our fall programs view theHappening Guideatwww.portmoody.ca/recreation or pick up a copy at our facilities.

SkatingRegister now for skate lessons!We offerclasses for children 3+ all the way up toadult. Drop-in Community Skating startsTues, Oct 7. Check out the Happening Guidefor our Pro-DDayToonie Skates and theHalloween andHoliday Event Skates.

ChildrenKeep your school-age children busy andactive. New this fall is Ballet for Childrenas well asMusical Theatre taught by highlyexperienced teacher, actor and singer, CreonaWells. For the foodie in the family try LittleSnack Packs, where kids learn how to makedelicious and nutritious snacks.

PreschoolLearn, laugh and grow with Port Moodypreschool programs!We offer FloorHockey For Fun, TinyTikes AssortedSports and Sports for 2’s. Music loverscan enjoyMusic Munchers and GleeTots. New this fall is evening playtime atHeritageMountain Community Centre.

YouthWhether it’s keeping active or gainingvaluable life skills we’ve got a programfor everyone! New this fall is Lead theWay – LeadershipTraining.We alsohave Standard First Aid and CPR-C/AEDcourses. Girls looking to do yoga, dance andhiking will definitely enjoyGirls on theGo.

FitnessWe have daily, monthly and yearly fitnesspasses - the more you buy the more you save!Your pass gains you access to all Drop-inSpin, Fitness andWellness classes as wellas the use of theWeight Room, IndoorTrack, Steam Room andWhirlpool.

Adults 55+For those looking to stay active this fall, wehave a variety of exercises classes andfree workshops on Living Pain Free andNordicWalking. Seniors can also use theindoor track at the Recreation Complex forfree daily from 10am to 2pm.

ThisB.C.winerylivesup to its name

The dictionarydefines nobleas showing highprinciples andexcellence. After

visiting Noble Ridge Wineryin Okanagan Falls, it isobvious to any wine loverthat they aspire to nobleranking in the world of wine.

Jim D’Andrea is one of theowners of Noble Ridge andalong with consulting wine-maker Phil Soo and assistantwinemaker and vineyardmanager Benoit Gauthier,they make a formable team.

D’Andrea emphasizes thatall decisions are team based;anyone has their say evenif they disagree at times.However once a decision ismade they all work togetherto craft some impressivewines.

All outstanding wines, nomatter where they originatefrom, have one thing in com-mon: meticulous attention todetail in the vineyards. Herewithin the 22 acres (ninehectares) of vineyards youcan see that dedication.

Each varietal is plantedon a very specific sitewithin the vineyards. PinotGrigio, Gewürztraminer,

Chardonnay and Pinot Noirare planted to the coolerbreezes of the north, andCabernet Sauvignon andMerlot to the warm southernslopes.

The vines are trellisedaccording to the 15 yearsof observation as to whichsystem works best for eachtype of grape. Most of thevines use the modified ScottHenry system, which is quiteunusual for wineries in theOkanagan but results in thefinest quality grapes.

At the very top of the qual-ity level are wines knightedKing’s Ransom, wines thatare carefully selected fromonly the finest vintages and,unlike at some Okanaganwineries, not automaticallyreleased each year.

The small amounts made,usually around 100 cases, are

sold out almost immediatelyand the King’s Ransom thatwas tasted was truly out-standing.

Barrels of future King’sRansom Pinot Noirsampled showed subtlecomplexity from differentsub sections of their PinotNoir vineyards. If a bottleof this future wine can beobtained, a few years ofcellaring would reward theowner with a Pinot Noir thatwould rival any Grand CruBurgundy.

Back at the beautiful andelegant tasting room andpatio, some other wines ofNoble Ridge were sampled.

The Pinot Grigio wasdry, and elegant with notesof pear, apple and light citrusflavours.

A new addition to thewinery is the off-dryMingle, a melange ofChardonnay, Pinot Grigio,Gewürztraminer and white

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PCT has applied to Port Metro Vancouver for a project permitfor the construction of a potash handling facility.We invite you to come learn more about the potash projectand our other expansion plans.

Tuesday, September 16th6:00pm to 8:00pm Formal presentation at 7pm.

Old Mill Boathouse, 2715 Esplanade Ave., Rocky Point Park

Staff will be discussing the project and are availableto answer any questions.For further information please contact PCT at 604-931-9253,email at [email protected] or refer to our website www.pct.ca

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Vintages areimpressive intaste, qualityPinot Noir. This patio-friendly wine was a perfect balance oforchard, tropical fruits and slight honeyed sweetness.

The Pinot Noir was filled with cherry, strawberry andraspberry flavours along with a deft touch of spice and van-illa. Be sure to enjoy this wine slightly chilled.

The Meritage is a blendof Cabernet Sauvignon andMerlot, two superior variet-als that are grown here. Thisred displayed black fruits andblueberry with hints of tobacco,clove, cinnamon and sage. It’swell-balanced and priced rightfor the level of quality it dis-plays.

After leaving the winerydown a long and winding road, it is obvious that Noble Ridgestands up to its definition.

These wines and the team at Noble Ridge show fine person-al qualities that result in an unwavering commitment to pro-ducing the finest vintages, impressive in quality and taste, anda proud addition to the world-class wines of British Columbia.

John Gerum is a wine instructor, writer andconsultant with West Coast Wine Education. Forinformation on upcoming wine tastings, West CoastWine Academy classes and clubs, visit www.wcwed.com.

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This year, participants in31 communities throughoutthe province will walk to raisefunds to help animals in needacross British Columbia.

The Scotiabank & BC SPCAPaws for a Cause walk to fightanimal cruelty in the Tri-Citieswill be held at Lafarge Lake inCoquitlam, on Sunday, Sept.7 from 10:30 a.m., with thewalk starting at noon.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8Tri-Cities Municipal Pension Retirees Association meets at

11 a.m. at the ABC Country Restaurant located at 2733 BarnetHwy., in Coquitlam. All recipients of the Municipal Pension Plan arewelcome. Info: [email protected].

Les Échos du Pacifique, Maillardville’s francophone choir, holdsits first rehearsal of the season from 7 to 9 p.m. at Place Maillard-ville/Centre Bel-Âge, 1200 Cartier Ave. in Coquitlam. Info: 604-764-2808 or [email protected].

Heritage at Leigh Square reopens an exhibit to honour the100th anniversary of the start of the First World War, 10 a.m. at2100-2253 Leigh Sq. in PoCo. The display pays tribute to PoCoresidents who participated in the war, were deployed overseas orhelped the war effort from home. Info: www.pocoheritage.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9Terry Fox Library launches Babytime series. Parents, caregiv-

ers welcome to help babies develop speech and language skillsvia bouncing, singing and stories. Every Tuesday Sept. 9 to Oct.7, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Registration appreciated. Info: 604-927-7999.

Glenayre Scottish Country Dance Club hosts its registrationday at 7 p.m. at the Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2860Dewdney Trunk Rd. All levels taught on Tuesdays, beginners arewelcome, no partners required. Info: Ed or Jean at 604-464-8103.

Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society hosts a“Stories behind the Pictures” event from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at2100-2253 Leigh Sq. in PoCo. Join Gerry, Morley and Bryan asthey watch some of the older videos and slides; then share yourstories with the Heritage Detectives. This is a drop-in program. Noadvance registration required. Info: www.pocoheritage.org.

Burke Mountain Naturalists meet at 7:30 p.m. in the hall ofComo Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St. in Coquitlam. Thisis a special evening of presentations highlighting BMN’s achieve-ments over the past 25 years in the community. Free and all arewelcome. Info: 604-936-4108 or see www.bmn.bc.ca.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10Downtown Coquitlam Toastmasters Club holds its fall con-

test at the David Lam campus of Douglas College, 1250 PinetreeWay, Coquitlam. Participants will present their short speeches intwo categories: Tall Tales and Table Topics. Info: [email protected].

Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club meets at 7 p.m. in theMcGee Room at the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St.in Coquitlam. Bring your stamps to buy, sell, trade. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society holds aninformation session for those interested in volunteering with thegroup at 6:30 p.m. at 2100–2253 Leigh Sq. in PoCo. Info: [email protected].

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11Coquitlam Foundation’s AGM will be held at 7 p.m. in the

Coquitlam Foundation Room of the City Centre Library, 1169

Pinetree Way. RSVP: [email protected] Fox Library continues its Storytime at the Market series

with a free session of stories, songs and rhymes from 4 to 4:30p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Farmer’s Market in Leigh Square. Kidsand caregivers welcome.

Womens Connection Luncheon kicks off at noon at theExecutive Inn, 405 North Rd. Coquitlam. The event will feature“Love Notes,” a musical journey with Sherrie Litster and theTangerine Quartet. To reserve a spot, call Frieda at 604-937-7198by Sept. 9.

GriefShare meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at Riverside CommunityChurch, 1477 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam. The support groupis for people who have lost a spouse, child, family member orfriend through death. This is a 13-week, Christ-centered, biblicallybased support group. Each session has a video presentation fol-lowed by small group discussion. Info 604-472-9988.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12Terry Fox Public Library continues its Adult Learner Book

Club series with a free meeting from 2 to 3 p.m. for all adultsinterested in upgrading their reading skills or improving their Eng-lish. Meetings take lighthearted approach, happen second Fridaysof the month. Info: 604-927-7999.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263 and City of Coquitlam

host Veterans Candlelight Tribute, marking the passing torch ofremembrance to a new generation at 2 p.m. at Robinson Memo-rial Park Cemetery.

Port Moody Curling Club hosts a one-day Learn to Curl Clinicfrom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Port Moody Rec Complex, 300 IocoRd. in Port Moody. Ideal for all skill levels, and attendees are askedto bring clean shoes and dress warmly. Info: 604-469-7360.

Riverview Horticultural Centre Society hosts Treefest 2014on the Riverview Hospital grounds from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. High-lights include: guided tree tours, heritage building walk, historybus tours, environmental displays, Blackberry Tea in the SerenityGarden, SPARC Antique Radio Museum and a children’s tree walk.Info: 604-290-9910 or www.coquitlam.ca/Treefest.

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His contemporaries have overwhelmingly chosen his squadas the team to beat in B.C., well ahead of the Mount Dougs,STMs and Mouats of the world.

But for Terry Fox football co-coach Tom Kudaba, that typeof talk comes as high praise and little else.

Kudaba was responding to a recent Province poll of B.C.high school football coaches who were asked their opinionson the elite AAA varsity squads in the province.

Fox came out on top by a country mile.“It’s complimentary to have that kind of feeling amongst

your peers,” said Kudaba. “You take the compliments instride, but you also have to be realistic because you don’tcount on championships during the first part of the year, youdo that at the end of the year.”

The Mount Doug Rams have ascended to the mountaintopof high school football in each of the last three years, and theysit at No. 3 in the Province poll behind St. Thomas More.

For what it’s worth, Kudaba suggested the three-timechamps are still the cream of the crop.

“It really is all about program development and Mt. Douglas,for the last three years, has been at that championship level,”he said.

The start date of the Ravens’ season hasn’t been determineddue to the ongoing teachers’ strike, but when meaningfulgames are played, Fox will have a healthy stable of weaponryto roll out.

The backfield will be rounded out by Mike West andKeishon Ross, while leadership on the defensive side of theball is expected to come by way of Isaiah Stevens and JordonSeney.

Connor McKee will again be the guy under centre.“He’s maturing as a young man — he’s able to take on that

leadership position,” Kudaba said. “He still needs to work onoverreacting in certain key situations, but he’s such a fine ath-lete: he can run and he can throw. He does pose a big problemfor the defences going after him.”

Meanwhile, the Centennial Centaurs will have a new lookbehind the bench, but a familiar feel on the field.

Former defensive coordinator Barry Taitinger has taken thereins of the Coquitlam club, but that’s not to suggest the play-ing style will change.

“Traditionally at Centennial, we’ve always had some verytalented athletes,” he said. “We generally don’t have a hugeoffensive or defensive line, so we tend to try to design systemsthat allow us to use our speed and allow our athletes to makeplays in open space.”

Heading up the offence will be Grade 12 pivot Jordan Lund

— who just took to the position within the last year — andfellow senior Jay Jay Jackson, at receiver.

“[Lund] is a very strong athlete. It’s been a huge year ofdevelopment for him and he’s worked extremely hard toget himself ready to play,” Taitinger said. “We’ve been veryimpressed with not only his commitment to hard work, butalso with what he’s accomplished over the summer. [Jackson]has been another guy who’s worked very hard over the sum-mer. He’s coming in with a lot of speed and very good hands.We’re expecting he and Jordan to be a very good combo forus.”

When not airing it out, the pair will defer to the backfieldtandem of Mcree Nyigwo and J.P. Bridges when it comes timefor the ground game.

“They have different styles: Mcree is much more of a slash-

ing runner with great lateral speed, while J.P. is much moreof a downhill type of runner, a really, really fast kid,” Taitingersaid.

The fact that Centennial finds itself in the uber competitiveEastern Conference isn’t lost on Taitinger either.

But despite those odds, the goals have to remain constant.“We know every single week that we’ve got to be at the top

of our game and bring intensity every single time becausethere’s no weak opponents,” he said. “Every year we go intothe season with the expectation that we’re going to worktowards a championship and that’s got to be our goal.”

Centennial takes on New West in exhibition play Friday,7:30 p.m. at Town Centre Stadium.

Fox’s weekend tilt with a U.S.-based squad has been can-celled.

Ravens aim to reclaim B.C. title

LISA KING/NOW

Terry Fox running back Mike West, with ball, practices with the Ravens earlier this week as the club prepares for theonset of the season. To see more photos, scan this page with Layar or visit us online at www.thenownews.com

SPORTSNOW GOT SPORTS?Contact Dan

Phone: 604-444-3094Fax: 640-444-3460


TERRY FOX ENTERS THENEWSEASONRANKEDNO. 1

Toball or not to ball — that is the questionWho’s playing, who’s not, who’s picketing

and where the activities are being held — it’s a“fluid situation” of the utmost variety when itcomes to the B.C. high school football season.

The ongoing teachers’ strike has caused aseries of last-minute changes, field re-alloca-tion and questions as to whether more than3,000 students across B.C. will play any mean-ingful games this year.

Games are slated for this weekend, althoughone of the two Tri-Cities teams won’t be par-ticipating.

Saturday’s exhibition contest betweenTerry Fox Secondary and a U.S.-based highschool has been cancelled, while Friday’s clashbetween New West and Centennial is goingahead as planned.

“Right now, we’re trying to get the sea-son going,” said Bernie Crump, president ofthe British Columbia High School FootballAssociation. “We’ve got almost 75 per cent ofour programs running this weekend. We’re

hopeful that it will go off as planned.”Crump said that as of Wednesday, 15 of the

16 AAA varsity programs in B.C. have commit-ted to playing this year, while23 of the 32 AA programs willalso give it a go.

Crump noted that each ofthose consenting teams havereceived the backing of admin-istrators at their respectiveschools.

“All the games are usuallyoff site anyway and they’re noton school fields. So it shouldn’thave any impact on the picket-ing that way,” said Crump, ateacher at Coquitlam’s PinetreeSecondary. “We’ve alsoinstructed our coaches that ifthey do show up to any of the practices andthere are picket lines, they have to honour allpicket lines and don’t cross anything.”

The format of the season does remain inquestion, however.

Sources have told the Tri-Cities NOW that ifa resolution is not found, theentire season could be playedin the form of exhibition games.It’s also been suggested the sea-son could be scrapped entirely.It’s expected that the associa-tion will meet early next weekto hammer out further details.

“It could be in jeopardy, butI won’t say it’s going to be anexhibition season,” Crumpsaid. “We’ve got a couple otherthings in the fire about differ-ent ways we can go if we haveto. We’re hoping to start gettingleague games in in October and

get a minimum of four games in before thechampionship.”

Terry Fox co-coach Tom Kudaba declined

commenting on the ongoing strike, whileCentennial coach Barry Taitinger referred tothe season’s start date as a “fluid situation.”

“Nobody can hazard a guess as to when [thestrike] will end, but what we do know is that itwill end,” Taitinger said. “So we have to try todo the best that we can for these players. Youwant them to have a great experience.”

Crump said that mid October could be thelatest the season could get started, as thattimeframe would allow for at least four leaguegames before playoffs begin.

He did note, however, that there’s no “harddeadline” that’s been set as of yet.

“It’s a tough call with everything that’s hap-pening,” Crump said. “But we’re trying to do itfor the kids and trying to make sure the kids atleast have something.”

As of Thursday, Centennial was slated toopen regular season play Sept. 19 against St.Thomas More, while Fox was pitted againstMt. Boucherie.

Right now, we’retrying to get theseason going–Bernie Crump,president of the B.C.High School FootballAssociation


SPORTSN0W

METRO FORDYou can check conditioning and goaltend-

ing off the to-do list for the under-13 girls goldAftershock side.

The club went 3-1 at the annual LabourDay long weekend tourney in Pitt Meadows,and posted three clean sheets along the waydespite having only one substitute.

The girls won silver after posting a 4-0 winover West Coast FC in their final game. Teammembers include Diana Emelianova, MaiaFaccone, Olivia Gallina, Janelle Haywood,Neena Hull, Paige Olderskog, VanessaPorretti, Chanelle Prestia, Alyssa Ricci, SierraSantorelli, Danica Stryjak and Linnea Wong.

PORT MOODYCohesion appears to be a strong suit for

the newly formed Port Moody under-17 boysDivision 2 Mercury team.

Playing in their first games together as ateam, the Mercury carted off a silver medalfrom the Labour Day long weekend tourneyin Pitt Meadows.

The wins came largely on the back of two-time game MVP Riley Engleson, who pickedup a pair of clean sheets, while Quinn Henneyscored what proved to be the silver medalclinching goal.

Klim Jurny, Lukas Nuessler and MateoCoutant maintained physicality and presenceof mind in the Mercury midfield, with PashaBavarsad, Thomas Staddon and Liam Cordickearning full marks for their attacking andpossession on the pitch.

MINOR SOCCER

CHUNG CHOW/NOW

IT’S SHOW TIME: Coquitlam’s Lemar Durant, in foreground, looks to build on his2013 All-American campaign when SFU begins regular season play on Saturday. Formore photos from the team’s first practice of the season, scan this page with Layar.


On September 11, 2014, emergencypersonnel from the Lower Mainlandand upperWashington State willconverge at Peace Arch. Five firstresponders who were at Ground Zeroon September 11, 2001 have beeninvited to attend. A crowdfundingcampaign has been started to pay fortheir transportation costs. Monies willalso go to Honour House, a refuge forill or injured emergency personnel.

Go to FundAid.caand search for

Support the 9-11Memorial Ride

Bring five firefighters from NewYorkto the 9-11 Memorial Ride

Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement Project

Formore detailed information, pleasevisit thePMH1websiteatwww.pmh1project.com, call 1 866 999-7641 (PMH1),

e-mail [email protected] follow onTwitter @PortMannHwy1

Nighttime Highway 1 Closuresnear Cariboo Road Overpass

Motorists are advised that at night on Friday, September 5 andSaturday, September 6, 2014, Highway 1 eastbound will be closed from11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. as crews remove sections of the old Cariboo RoadOverpass. During this time, traffic will be detoured to Lougheed Highway atGaglardiWay.During the following dates and times, Highway 1 westbound willalso be closed and traffic will be detoured to Lougheed Highway atBrunette Avenue:

Friday, September 12 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.Saturday, September 13 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.Sunday, September 14 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

Drivers can also expect lane closures and delays in both directions starting at9:00 p.m. on these dates.Detours will be well signed. Drivers are reminded to use caution at all timesin construction zones. Please watch for work crews and equipment andobey all traffic control personnel and signs, including construction speedlimits.

COQUITLAM CURLING CLUB2013 -2014

www.coquitlamcurling.ca • https://www.facebook.com/CoquitlamCurlingClub • https://twitter.com/coqcurlingclub

Clinics – Classroom and on ice instruction for both clinics. Grippers, Brooms and Sliders provided for those who need them

COQUITLAM CURLING ASSOCIATION •604-917-0102

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CURLINGCLINICS

604-927-4386

Beginner - Junior/Adult*Barcode # 484834Sat. Sept. 20th9:00 am-1:30 pm$45.00 plus GSTLunch included

Intermediate-Adult*Barcode # 484833Sunday Sept. 21st11:30 am-4:00 pm$45.00 plus GSTLunch included. Served at 11:30 am

**Phone to Register for above Clinics, ‘Learn toCurl’ information and Drop-In curling fees....ORregister in person at the front desk in the lobby.

OPEN HOUSEThurs. Sept. 11th — 8:00-9:00 pm

Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex633 Poirier, Coquitlam

Upstairs Lounge

LEARN TO CURL

CITY DROP-IN CURLING

Every Saturday 9:30-11:30 am Contact Dave 604-949-1042

• A ‘Meet and Greet’ opportunity• Make inquiries about available Leagues• Sign up as a Spare in your League of

choice• All levels of ability are welcome

• Registration opportunity for returningmembers

• Put your name down if interested inplaying on a team

Clinics - Classroom and on ice instruction for both clinics. Grippers, Brooms and Sliders provided for those who need them. PLEASE bring gloves.

** Please refer to our Club website for information on Daytime and Evening Leagues.www.coquitlamcurling.ca • https://www.facebook.com/CoquitlamCurlingClub • https://twitter.com/coqcurlingclub

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