the tri-city news, november 07, 2014

Election day is just eight days away in the Tri-Cities to elect our mayors, councillors and school trust-

ees, so voters in Coquitlam, PoCo and Port Moody should make sure to check out our city-specific

VoteSmart voters’ guides inside today’s paper

JANIS WARREN/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Bob Sutherland, who served with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, is part of the poppy campaign at Coquitlam Centre on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion. Last year’s drive brought in $55,000 for the Coquitlam branch, with proceeds going to veterans in need and cadet groups. Legion volunteers, cadets and Scouts are offering poppies until Remembrance Day. On Tuesday, branch members and students from Como Lake middle school also planted 100 poppies on the corner of King Albert Street and Veterans Way to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War. The public is invited to paint poppies of their own until Nov. 10 and leave a message of remembrance on yellow ribbons tied to trees in Blue Mountain Park. And a local teen painting (right) is part of national Remembrance Day ceremonies. See stories, page A6.

CONTACT THE TRI-CITY NEWS: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] / 604-525-6397

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Evergreen is on its way,

and other election issues#CQVotes14

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Evergreen Line is coming,

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A SPECIAL SECTION OF THE TRI-CITY NEWS FOR VOTERS IN PORT COQUITLAM • WWW.TRICITYNEWS.COM/MUNICIPALELECTION

Coquitlam’s traffic is

PoCo’s problem, and

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PROFILES INSIDE

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TRICITYNEWS.COM EXTRAS >> Province promotes adoption / Ferry traffic worries / Fraser Health officer leaves

THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: A19Photography and remembrance

IN REMEMBRANCE: CEREMONY DETAILS, PAGE 6

PoCo man earns a prestigious environmental hon-our. Read about Don Gillespie’s award on page A16

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The Port Coquitlam Health Unit has been relo-cated to Port Moody while Fraser Health looks for a new PoCo site to provide children’s immunizations, speech assessments and a health information pro-gram for new parents.

A spokesperson for Fraser Health said the PoCo site had to be shut down because of concerns about asbestos in insula-tion material that had been dislodged from between bricks and motor in the aging city-owned facility.

“We have been work-ing with the city of Port Coquitlam and WorkSafe BC to ensure all the nec-essary steps are taken to deal with vermiculite that has been exposed in a wall in an area not ac-cessed by the public at our Public Health Unit in Port Coquitlam,” Tasleem

Juma, senior public affairs consultant, said in a state-ment. “Vermiculite was a commonly used insulation product for buildings. In this case, it contains 1% of asbestos. Air quality testing was done and all precau-tions are being taken to ensure the health and safety of our staff and the public. As soon as we be-came aware of the poten-tial exposure, all staff were removed from the site, and relocated to our nearby Newport [Village] office.”

This isn’t the first time that vermiculite has been dealt with, Juma said, but appropriate actions have been taken and WorkSafe BC has been consulted.

Juma said Fraser Health is working with the city to come up with an alternate location. Parents are urged to contact Newport Public Health at 604-949-7200 to continue with their pro-grams and [email protected]

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VoteSmart voters’ guides inside today’s paper

JANIS WARREN/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Bob Sutherland, who served with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, is part of the poppy campaign at Coquitlam Centre on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion. Last year’s drive brought in $55,000 for the Coquitlam branch, with proceeds going to veterans in need and cadet groups. Legion volunteers, cadets and Scouts are offering poppies until Remembrance Day. On Tuesday, branch members and students from Como Lake middle school also planted 100 poppies on the corner of King Albert Street and Veterans Way to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War. The public is invited to paint poppies of their own until Nov. 10 and leave a message of remembrance on yellow ribbons tied to trees in Blue Mountain Park. And a local teen painting (right) is part of national Remembrance Day ceremonies. See stories, page A6.

CONTACT THE TRI-CITY NEWS: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] / 604-525-6397

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Evergreen is on its way,

and other election issues#CQVotes14

PROFILES INSIDE

MAYORAL CANDIDATES: C4 & C6

COUNCIL CANDIDATES: C9–C12

TRUSTEE CANDIDATES: C14 & C15

TCVOTESMART

A SPECIAL SECTION OF THE TRI-CITY NEWS FOR VOTERS IN PORT MOODY • WWW.TRICITYNEWS.COM/MUNICIPALELECTION

Evergreen Line is coming,

plus other election issues#PoMoVotes14

PORT MOODY

PROFILES INSIDE

MAYORAL CANDIDATES: M3 & M5

COUNCIL CANDIDATES: M6-M12S

TRUSTEE CANDIDATES: M13 & M14

TCVOTESMART

PORT COQUITLAM

A SPECIAL SECTION OF THE TRI-CITY NEWS FOR VOTERS IN PORT COQUITLAM • WWW.TRICITYNEWS.COM/MUNICIPALELECTION

Coquitlam’s traffic is

PoCo’s problem, and

other election issues

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PROFILES INSIDE

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TRUSTEE CANDIDATES: P5

COUNCIL CANDIDATES: P12-P15

PHOTO: JANIS WARREN/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

FRIDAY, NOV. 7, 2014Your community. Your storiesTCTRI-CITYNEWS

TRICITYNEWS.COM EXTRAS >> Province promotes adoption / Ferry traffic worries / Fraser Health officer leaves

THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: A19Photography and remembrance

IN REMEMBRANCE: CEREMONY DETAILS, PAGE 6

PoCo man earns a prestigious environmental hon-our. Read about Don Gillespie’s award on page A16

Asbestos closure

PUBLIC HEALTH

DIANE STRANDBERGTHE TRI-CITY NEWS

The Port Coquitlam Health Unit has been relo-cated to Port Moody while Fraser Health looks for a new PoCo site to provide children’s immunizations, speech assessments and a health information pro-gram for new parents.

A spokesperson for Fraser Health said the PoCo site had to be shut down because of concerns about asbestos in insula-tion material that had been dislodged from between bricks and motor in the aging city-owned facility.

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This isn’t the first time that vermiculite has been dealt with, Juma said, but appropriate actions have been taken and WorkSafe BC has been consulted.

Juma said Fraser Health is working with the city to come up with an alternate location. Parents are urged to contact Newport Public Health at 604-949-7200 to continue with their pro-grams and [email protected]

SESSION ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH PMPDSARAH PAYNETHE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Public safety is top of mind for most voters heading to the polls in the upcoming civic election, according to the results of a survey conducted by The Tri-City News.

When asked to rank six issues in order of im-portance — public safety, environment, parks and recreation, transportation, property taxes and hous-ing — 48% of respondents put public safety at the top of their list. The issue had an average ranking of 4.75 out of five.

The online survey, which is not scientific, was con-ducted over the last week by The Tri-City News to gauge what issues are im-portant to residents ahead of the Nov. 15 civic election.

Transportation was sec-ond most important issue, with a 3.6 out of five rank-ing, while the environment was 3.54 and parks and rec-reation was 3.53. Property taxes had an average rank-ing of 3.41 and housing came in last with 2.18.

Of the 159 respondents who participated, 97.47% said they would be casting a ballot in the upcoming civic vote, well above the average 20% turnout Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port

Moody in the 2011 general election.

To gauge voter ideology, The Tri-City News asked which provincial political party the respondent sup-ported. The BC NDP led the survey with 44.81%, followed by the BC Liberals with 33.77%, the BC Greens with 12.99% and the BC Conservatives with 8.44%.

The survey identified several issues that could be relevant in the upcoming election.

A majority of people (59.49%) said they believe that development around the Evergreen Line was moving in the right direc-tion. Another 54.78% said they would like to see more tax money spent on buses and transit services.

But while respondents were supportive of invest-

ing more in transit infra-structure, Tri-City residents are still reliant on their automobile. The survey found that 77.85% of people do not use public transit regularly.

The respondents also indicated that they are generally happy to allow the city to raise taxes to pay for services. When asked whether they would prefer improved city services if it means higher taxes, 64.29% of respondents said yes. The other 35.71% said they would prefer to see city ser-vices reduced to allow taxes to be cut or maintained at current levels.

There were some issues where voters had divergent opinions from the politi-cians seeking office.

In a similar survey The Tri-City News conducted

among council candidates, 84.78% said cities should spend more to improve cycling infrastructure. But residents who responded weren’t so sure, with only 38.8% agreeing that more bike paths are needed.

Voters seem to be somewhat in agreement with politicians on the question of amalgamating the Tri-Cities. Of the can-didates, a total of 45.65% said they were either in favour (6.52%) of amal-gamation or believe the issues should be studied (39.13%).

That is fairly similar to the voter survey, which found that 22.64% said the three cities should be-come one while another 23.9% said the issue should be studied for a total of 46.54%.

The politicians also ap-pear to be on the same page as voters on the issue of housing.

In the voter survey, 56.6% of respondents said the city has a responsibility to ensure the availability of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households.

Among the candidates, 86.96% answered in the affirmative to the same question.

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Online ques-tions prompt some debateDiane StranDberGThe Tri-CiTy News

Concerns about candidate residency, fiscal accountability and transparency of school board matters topped the agenda at an all-candidates’ meeting Wednesday hosted by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.

But three of the most popular questions at Wednesday’s forum in-viting public questions via the Pigeonhole Live online platform haven’t been issues at all in the current civic election campaign. And one got a fiery response and a hearty applause from the audience.

It was a question about whether SD43 would adopt an anti-homophobia policy similar to ones in other B.C. school districts to address discrimination against LGBTQ students.

Coquitlam trustee candidate Rob Bottos was one of the most vehement in his support

for a similar policy being adopted here.

“Any policy that saves a child’s life… and stops them from being bullied, I’m in favour of,” said Bottos, who admitted to being bullied “merci-lessly” when he was a child growing up and suffering from Tourette’s syndrome.

Three other Coquitlam candidates who were asked this question — the first of the night because it garnered the most votes — also promised to strengthen Policy 18 prohibiting violence, intimidation and posses-sion of weapons policy. The policy doesn’t mention LGBT students specifically but insists on sensitivity and respect of all individuals.

“It could be timely to look at that,” said Gail Alty, an incumbent who is running for school trustee in Coquitlam.

Carol Cahoon, who is also running in the city, also agreed to look into it further, “updating it to the current time and what’s happening in the world today.”

Chuck Denison, current District Parent Advisory Council presi-

dent, said the topic has been controversial at the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils but said that resources should be available to school councillors to ensure that students are safe.

“On a broader scale, it’s about accepting people’s differences in general,” he said. “We do a fairly decent job of that in this district but we need to ask this more directly.”

The issue is similar to one raised in Burnaby, which has adopted a policy that seeks, among other things, to “improve understanding of the lives of LGBTQ people and their positive contri-butions to society.”

Two other online questions received more votes than any other, one was removed because it was similar to the LGBTQ policy question, and the other asked if the dis-trict’s Confucius Institute should be eliminated.

• To view a video of the entire meeting, go to youtube.com and search “2014 SD43 School Trustees All-Candidates Meeting.”[email protected]

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SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTIONS

The turnout for the first advance polls of civic elec-tions is typically strong.

And on Wednesday, almost 1,400 Tri-City vot-ers cast ballots early for the Nov. 15 election.

Port Moody had the strongest showing with 497 voters on Nov. 5. In the 2011 election, the city had 522 voters over two days of advance voting, mu-

nicipal spokesperson Dave Teixeira said.

Coquitlam also had a solid result at the Poirier community centre, with 567 voters casting ballots on the first day versus 583 at the first advance poll in 2011.

And in Port Coquitlam, 313 votes were counted at the Elks Hall, compared with 696 at two advance

polls days in 2011. Anmore saw a slight drop, with 137 voters on Wednesday while Belcarra reported 50 people (the latter village had no election in 2011).

There are more early voting opportunities this and next week for eligible residents:

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• Nov. 14: Pinetree com-munity centre.

Other election news:

PM FiRE NODsFormer Port Moody city

manager Gaetan Royer is the choice of the Port Moody firefighters for mayor.

This week, IAFF Local

2399 president Dave Piffer said union members are backing Royer and his wife, Coun. Zoe Royer, as well as incumbent coun-cillor Rick Glumac and candidates Barbara Junker, Meghan Lahti, Robert Vagramov and Anne Ladouceur for council.

The union local is not endorsing school trustee candidates.

Meet the many candidates for school trustee in the villages of Anmore and Belcarra: please see page A17

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Amalgamation not popularJaNis WarreNThe Tri-CiTy News

There were no heated exchanges. No nasty jibes. No accusatory tones about slate politics.

Unlike other all-candi-dates’ meetings around the Tri-Cities this civic election, Port Coquitlam’s debate was a cordial affair, with candidates often agreeing with one another on issues, shaking hands afterward and even generating a few laughs from the crowd.

Still, there was one can-didate whose comments drew a few eye rolls and head shakes.

Mayoral candidate Eric Hirvonen, who arrived at the meeting slightly late and left immediately fol-lowing it, was called out by the audience a couple of times for his incoherent answers.

In his opening speech, Hirvonen talked about the

Shaw TV mayoral debate that had been previously televised, telling voters there are “integrity” issues with his opponent, Mayor Greg Moore — the board chair for Metro Vancouver — “in terms of keeping se-crets at city hall.”

“I don’t believe it to be an open place,” Hirvonen said, without giving ex-amples.

During the unusual format, in which two can-didates were pitted against each other, Hirvonen and Moore were asked to respond to written ques-tions from the Tri-Cities’ Chamber of Commerce, which hosted the meeting, and from the public. Public transportation, transit funding, private sector green waste solutions and attracting business were the main topics.

On road connectivity in Dominion Triangle, Moore said the city is working with the private landowners to join the west side (Nicola Avenue, where Costco and Home Depot are located)

with the east side (Fremont Street, where Walmart and Canadian Tire are situated). Hirvonen misunderstood the question and attacked Coquitlam for forcing PoCo to build the Fremont con-nector to Burke Mountain. “It’s a Coquitlam issue, really, for our traffic,” he mumbled.

Council candidates also gave their 60-second pitches, in which incum-bents listed their achieve-ments while contenders stated their visions. Female candidates also noted the lack of representation of their gender on the council while those not endorsed by unions pledged inde-pendence.

As with the mayoral can-didates, council contenders were also paired to answer specific questions, then debate each other on the issue. Nancy McCurrach and Riyaz Lakhani talked about PoCo’s competitive advantage in the region while Amrit Gill and Coun. Mike Forrest spoke of af-fordable office space for

businesses. Public transit was a topic

for Coun. Glenn Pollock and Erhan Demirkaya while Laura Dupont and Coun. Darrell Penner — both of whom are on the city’s transportation com-mittee — generally stated the same core values for PoCo residents: having a healthy, livable city.

Former city councillor Sherry Carroll and Wayne Marklund squared off on industrial lands and the redevelopment of the rec-reation complex but it was councillors Brad West and Michael Wright who tack-led the most anticipated question of the night: Tri-Cities’ amalgamation.

“No, we are three distinct cities. We each have our own character,” Wright said, adding that if the three mu-nicipalities are combined, PoCo “might have to accept [other cities’] debt rates.”

West agreed. “We don’t want the other two drag-ging us down,” he joked.

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Local Remembrance Day ceremoniesREMEMBRANCE DAY

With the murders of two Canadian soldiers on home soil recently, Remembrance Day has new meaning this year.

And Tri-City Legions are marking the special day by paying tribute to the fallen with parades, cenotaph ser-vices, lunches and music.

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Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Band and the Naval Veterans Band. Hot choco-late, cold drinks, coffee and doughnuts will be served free of charge in the Scout Hall for parents and kids.

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Candidates big on talk, low on power to im-prove transitJeff NagelBlaCk Press

A raft of municipal elec-tion promises to improve transit and unclog traffic jams are being floated by candidates across Metro Vancouver to win the votes of frustrated commuters.

The most ambitious projects are in the region’s two biggest cities: the $3-billion Broadway sub-way backed by Vancouver’s two major civic parties as well as a $1.8-billion light rail network in Surrey.

If those weren’t enough, Vancouver mayoral con-tender Kirk Lapointe has proposed to use coun-terflow lanes to reduce congestion on major ar-terials in Vancouver while former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum, who wants to return to the city’s top job, says he’ll create HOV lanes on King George Boulevard, 152 Street and Fraser Highway. (He proposes digging up the median and otherwise widening corridors to create the ad-ditional lanes.)

As well, North Shore pol-iticians want TransLink to increase SeaBus frequency.

A Langley city council contender wants the old interurban rail line reac-tivated to carry passen-gers between Surrey and Abbotsford.

And in New Westminster, the reluctant crossroads for much of the region’s traffic, some candidates want a bypass tunnel built between Highway 1 and the Queensborough Bridge so the big trucks their resi-dents hate can literally be stuck where the sun don’t shine.

“Yes, I would like hover cars too,” says Jordan Bateman of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. “There’s lots of shiny bau-bles being thrown around and promised with nobody offering any kind of plan to pay for them.”

He and other observers say the sometimes wacky ideas often make for better politics than a real action plan.

“Congestion is so per-sonal and so individual, it’s kind of irresistible for can-didates to make these pro-posals,” SFU City Program director Gordon Price said.

Many of the transporta-tion campaign promises — particularly big projects — would require the sup-port of TransLink or the province and possibly both.

Neither Lapointe’s counterflow lanes — which Price calls an “absurd” idea — nor McCallum’s HOV lanes could be imple-mented without approval of TransLink, which controls the Major Road Network and could also veto a truck

ban on the Pattullo Bridge — another idea from New Westminster.

Surrey alone?As for Surrey’s light rail

lines, McCallum — a for-mer TransLink board chair — is prepared, like other Surrey mayoral candidates, to directly lobby for federal and provincial money. He expects the TransLink funding referendum next spring will fail, leaving Surrey to go it alone.

“It’s probably a low probability it will pass,” McCallum said, declining to say whether he as mayor would campaign for the ‘Yes’ side until he sees a finalized question on what new taxes would be levied. “I don’t support going to referendum at all.”

Observers like Price say it’s not out of the question for Surrey to go its own way — he says Surrey’s light rail system clearly should get priority ahead of Vancouver’s Broadway SkyTrain extension — but it’s unlikely to get senior government funding with-out being part of a broader regional transit solution.

“There’s nothing to stop Surrey from seceding from TransLink and funding its own rail system but there’s no money to pay for that,” says SFU political science professor Anthony Perl.

Ultimately, the provincial government exerts great control over what happens with major transportation projects and there’s little mayors and councillors can do to defy Victoria’s will.

“They don’t have a lot of levers or cards to play,” Perl said. “They have to follow the golden rule, which is ‘those that have the gold make the rules.’”

Perl says if municipal leaders want to improve transportation using pow-ers they actually wield, they might start by creating bus-only lanes on major streets by banning on-street parking, even if that riles merchants and local mo-torists.

referendumAfter new councils are

elected Nov. 15, voters may soon have to cast ballots again on the future of tran-sit expansion.

The TransLink funding referendum is supposed to

happen by late March but there’s still no deal between the province and the cur-rent mayors’ council on whether the mayors’ full $7.5-billion, 10-year vision can be put to voters.

The plan includes both the Surrey and Vancouver rapid transit extensions but one or both could yet be shelved.

Nor is the tax source settled — the options still on the table are a regional carbon tax, a vehicle levy or a regional sales tax — and the province has yet to commit its requested one-third contribution.

Re-elected and newly elected Metro mayors

will once again meet in December in hopes of hammering out an agree-ment with Transportation Minister Todd Stone. That’s when Price and Bateman expect the political fire-works to resume over the referendum, which they say has not been a major issue during local campaigns.

“Nobody really wants to talk about it much,” Bateman said, adding he’s surprised. “It’s not a win-ning issue for mayors to talk about regional tax in-creases. They want to get in for four more years first.”

To Price, the fact that “this dog did not bark” is cause for optimism that

incoming councils will stay united behind the transit expansion plan and that public support is growing.

Most mayors on princi-ple oppose the referendum, which Premier Christy Clark promised in the 2013 provincial election cam-paign would be a condition for provincial approval of any new tax for TransLink.

And if it’s defeated or shelved, transit users can forget about the broad increase in bus service that all city councils have de-manded.

StretchedThe transit system is

stretched to the limit, but

more new residents ar-rive each year, increasing demand. Transit service per capita peaked in 2009 and is forecast to drop to 2004 levels over the next five years without more revenue.

Planning experts like Price say failure means fast-growing new neighbour-hoods won’t get the transit service they need, forcing their residents to be car-dependent, with bad results for urban development.

Compounding that, he says, is the province’s pen-chant for building freeways and bridges.

Transportation promises: a reality checkMETRO VANCOUVER ELECTIONS

BLACK PRESS FILE PHOTOexpanded transit is a goal of many politicians in metro Vancouver but those who promise, while electioneering, to make it happen and promising too much.

see NO MASSEY, page A8


Councillor Sekora: “The other day the Federal Government gave us $4.5 million for gas taxes. Guess what? The Mayor spent it [rather than using it to lower taxes].” - Shaw Mayoral Debate, Oct 28

FACT: It wasn’t $4.5 million, it was $410,000. Under the Gas Tax program criteria, the funds must be spent on “investments in capital and capacity-building projects.” The investments chosen by Council included a range of parks amenities, along with wheelchair accessibility and traf c safety projects. And while Councillor Sekora appears to oppose those investments now, at the Sept 15th meeting he spoke (and voted) in favour of them; as both the Minutes and the webcast video will attest, it passed unanimously.

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Councillor Sekora: “Public Safety has been on the chopping block.” [referring to police cuts] Oct 22 All-Candidates’ Meeting

FACT: In the last nine years, we’ve added police resources in every budget, a total of 34 new police, resulting in strong reductions in crime rates. Lou voted against every one of those budgets. We also invested in public safety by adding 42 re ghters, our traf c safety program, crosswalk improvements, etc. Public safety is vitally important.

Councillor Sekora: “You know how I got picked for Acting Mayor? The [city] staff tells me when I’m going to be Acting Mayor. And that’s a fact.” - Shaw Mayoral Debate Oct 28

FACT: Actually, Councillors set the Acting Mayor schedule. Lou voted in favour of the process, in which individual Councillors choose their preferred six-week time periods to serve as Acting Mayor at events when I have con icts. Staff don’t tell Councillor Sekora when he is Acting Mayor, though they may remind him of the dates that he chose.

Councillor Sekora: Various comments about how Lou won’t allow Dogwood Pavilion to close, or to change from a seniors’ centre.

FACT: Not sure where the rumour comes from, but all of Council reaf rmed that our cherished Dogwood Pavilion will remain for seniors, and will not be closing or changing. In fact, we just completed a major expansion of Dogwood a few years ago, and we’ll undoubtedly need to continue to expand both Dogwood and Glen Pine for our growing seniors population.

Councillor Sekora: “The Acting Mayor will be selected by the Mayor” (same with Metro Directors, Advisory Committees, etc.) (Sekora Campaign ad, Oct 8)

FACT: None of that is legal under provincial legislation. All of those appointments must be made by Council, not by the Mayor, to prevent abuse of power.

Councillor Sekora: “We will put power in these Parks: Blue Mountain, Mackin and Coquitlam Town Centre, so we don’t have to rent generators and pollute the air any longer.” - Oct 22 All-Candidates’ Meeting

FACT: Those parks already have power. We installed power several years ago in all three of those parks, along with several others.

Councillor Sekora: “Lou will not support an American-style private hospital on Riverview Lands as suggested by some politicians.”

FACT: I’ve never heard any politician at any level suggest such a thing. One lobbyist made such a suggestion, but it was resoundingly rejected as completely inconsistent with the city’s vision, and with the Canada Health Act. I would never support such a thing. We have proposed a Center-of-Excellence for the treatment of mental health and addictions, along with a PUBLIC regional hospital to serve our residents here in the Tri-Cities. Our vision has been widely supported by other cities, the mental health sector, and our community.

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Falcon concerned about referendum delay for transit

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Ex-trans. min. backs TransLink expansion plansJeFF NagelBLack PrEss

Former B.C. Transporta-tion Minister Kevin Falcon made a strong appeal for rapid transit expansion at a business luncheon Wednesday in Surrey and hinted at discomfort with Premier Christy Clark’s decision to submit new TransLink taxes to a refer-endum.

The former deputy pre-mier, who is now executive vice-president of the real estate firm Anthem Capital, repeatedly underscored the importance of new transit lines, crediting them for the “phenomenal” growth of private sector investment along the SkyTrain and Canada Line systems.

“My preferred approach has always been to just build things,” Falcon told the joint meeting of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association and Surrey Board of Trade.

Falcon said he would not disclose all of his thoughts about the transit funding referendum because he did not wish to create contro-versy.

“I don’t like the fact that so much time has to pass under a referendum scenario when we could actually be moving projects forward and getting them done,” Falcon said. “I am very hopeful that, however it happens, senior govern-ments make the dollars available and TransLink is able to get that done.”

He said Anthem is part of a billion-dollar five-tower development at Metrotown to build 1,850 condos over 450,000 square feet of com-mercial space, adding such projects would never hap-pen without the impetus of SkyTrain.

Falcon also fired a shot across the bow of Surrey’s municipal election con-tenders, advising them not to be too fixated on their choice of light rail technol-ogy.

All three main mayoral candidates and slates back the ground-level light rail system championed by re-tiring Mayor Dianne Watts over an elevated SkyTrain system.

Falcon said it’s more important that new transit lines are built than what type they are and that it’s crucial to get a strong busi-ness case to secure not just provincial but also federal funding. “Be a little careful not to be too determinative as to what form it should take,” he said.

There were strong calls to instead use light rail on both the Canada Line and Evergreen Line, he said, but noted the Canada Line’s success is indisputable with more than 120,000 riders

carried a day.Falcon is best known for

pushing through billions of dollars in road and bridge infrastructure projects in B.C., including the new Port Mann Bridge and South Fraser Perimeter Road.

He also served as finance minister and health min-ister before his failed run for the BC Liberal leader-ship after Premier Gordon Campbell stepped down.

Falcon also offered some other advice to cities.

He suggested they adopt “core review” principles used by the BC Liberal government early in its mandate to determine what municipal functions could be performed better in other ways, possibly by the private sector.

He noted the transpor-tation ministry once had more than 5,000 direct em-ployees, a number that had fallen to 1,200 when he left as minister.

He was also critical of long waits of three to five months for permits for even basic commercial renova-tions.

Permitting at city halls shouldn’t just be geared to policing the bad apples of the construction world, Falcon said, urging cities to consider a system that rewards best practices.

“Why can’t we think about having a Nexus lane for people who’ve demonstrated that high degree of quality within our communities?” he asked. “Make sure they are getting through quickly so there’s an incentive to do things right.”

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KEVIN FALCON

A new six-lane bridge to replace the Massey Tunnel is being designed by the province and will be built with or without a solution to expand transit.

Like the Port Mann Bridge, the Massey re-build never went to a referendum and even

Bateman criticizes the province for promising the new bridge without a business case to properly assess if it’s needed.

Another project that’s also expected to go ahead no matter what is TransLink’s replace-ment of the Pattullo Bridge, even though it is ostensibly listed as a ref-

erendum project in the 10-year vision.

Both new bridges are expected to be tolled, which Stone has admit-ted would force some type of tolling reform.

That’s another topic few politicians are talking about.


No Massey Tunnel votecontinued from page A7


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Signs fill up drivers’ lines of sight – and anger votersthis election might be the death of me.

i don’t mean from a professional point of view — while covering elections as a reporter can sometimes

be a gruelling chore, it hasn’t necessarily been my area of focus, as there are others here at The Peace Arch News far better equipped for such beats.

i mean it might literally kill me. my morning commute is a relatively short one, any-

where from 15 to 20 minutes, to our office in south surrey. much of my travel is done through rural neighbourhoods but even the sparsely populated communities of the lower mainland haven’t been immune to election signs.

a lot of them. there’s one particular intersection on my route where i

need to make a right-hand turn. Often this is done on a red light. so every morning i and my fellow right-hand-turning motorists roll up to the intersection, come to a brief stop and look to our left for oncoming traffic.

When it’s clear, you go. simple, right? in theory, sure, but the task is made ever more difficult

— not to mention dangerous — when a massive 10-foot-wide sign is blocking the view of oncoming traffic.

look, politician who shall remain nameless, i enjoy your

smiling mug greeting me every morning as much as the next person but i would much rather get to work in one piece.

i have never understood sign saturation as an election strategy. does anyone believe it works?

has anyone actually been swayed to vote a certain way simply because of a sign — or 200 — they happened to see on their drive to the polling station?

i have my doubts. i’m not necessarily suggesting we do away with them

completely. Want to plant a sign every few blocks or in high-traffic areas? Go for it.

are you a business-owner or private resident who wants to show support for a particular candidate, with a sign on your own property? i’m fine with that, too.

but post 1,000 small signs — each a mere six inches from one another — along a median on the same stretch of road, and that’s where i draw the line. if i saw the first sign, as-sume that i didn’t pay attention to the 999 identical ones that followed.

i know excessive signage has been a campaign practice for decades, maybe longer, but just because that’s the way things have always been done doesn’t mean it shouldn’t change now. adapt or die, as they say.

you know what candidate would win my vote? the one who comes out and says creating a thousand or so election signs is an unnecessary expense, is largely ineffective — not to mention wasteful — and that he or she doesn’t believe in bombarding the community with them, and instead will focus on alternative ways to have their name and message recognized.

and it’s not as though there are a lack of alternatives. here are some free ideas, just off the top of my head (you’re welcome):

• Start an online campaign through social media.• Advertise in a well-read newspaper (like this one).• Produce a slick-looking website.• Knock on doors and meet with as many people as you

can.• Stand outside a mall and hand out campaign fliers.• Have intelligent and thoughtful answers to questions

posed during all-candidates meetings. any of those strategies would be more effective than

sign-bombing your community. because if the only time i see your name is when it’s

printed on a sign that’s coming through my windshield after a crash, i’m probably going to vote for somebody else.

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Nos. & trusteestrustees elected to school board in school district

43 may find it more difficult than they first as-sumed to raise a stink about the fact that education

funding is being squeezed in their communities. For one thing, trustees typically act as a united front and you don’t see them holding public town halls representing their city, even though that is the way we elect them.

there is another issue, though, and that is the disparity in population numbers and schools compared to trustee representation. in coquitlam and Port coquitlam, the tri-cities’ largest cities, there are nine schools for each trustee.

however, those numbers drop in Port moody and anmore/belcarra, where the population is much smaller. in the villages, there are approximately 3,000 people and two schools, represented by a single trustee. and in Port moody there are 33,000 people and two trustees for just 10 schools or five schools each.

no one has raised the issue about representation — and usually the more the better — but when trying to rally a perhaps disinterested public, some elected trustees will face greater challenges than others.

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this week’s question:Do you think school District 43 trustees should do more to advocate for public education?

LAst week’s question:Do you plan to watch online or attend an all-candidates’ meeting in the lead-up to the nov. 15 election?

RESuLtS: YES 63% / NO 37%


I was in Ottawa last week and had the opportunity to visit Canada’s National

War Museum to pay tribute to Canada’s latest fallen soldier, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo.

Cirillo, as most everybody knows, was the victim of that deadly terrorist attack on Oct. 22 as he guarded the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

I wasn’t the only one there, of course. There were streams of people coming and going, bring-ing flowers, taking pictures and shedding tears for Cirillo — a fa-ther, a son, by all accounts a great person and, now, a Canadian hero.

The death of Cirillo — and of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent two days earlier — will give Remembrance Day an extra special meaning for me this year. Their sacrifices have reminded me that peace comes at a cost and sometimes has to be fought for.

It reinforced, in my mind, the need to vigilant on our own soil against radicalized Canadians. If we didn’t know before, we should by now: Canada is under threat.

In recent years, security of-ficials have successfully thwarted a Via Rail terror plot and, in 2009, arrested 17 individuals who were planning to bomb the CN Tower and the Toronto Stock Exchange.

We have got to give our secu-rity officials the resources and powers to stop these terrorists and not give in to irrational fears about losing our civil liberties.

My visit to the War Museum also made me proud to live in a country that is taking part in the air strikes against ISIS over Iraq. The opposition par-ties — the federal Liberals and New Democrats — would have had us sit on the sidelines and watch our allies do the heavy

lifting against the violent Islamic extremists wreaking havoc in the Middle East.

But as Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently said, that’s not what we do.

“Throughout our history, that has never been the Canadian way to do only the most easy and praiseworthy of actions and to leave the tough things for oth-ers,” Harper said in the House of Commons.

Yes, as always, I’ll be grateful for the soldiers who risked and lost their lives in the two world wars, in Korea, in Afghanistan as well. But this year, on Nov. 11, Canada’s fight against terrorism will certainly be on my mind.

Run for your lives! The Jihadists are at the palace gates!

Is that the response Canadians are supposed to have to the re-cent tragic shooting in Ottawa?

And you want us to hijack the solemnity of Remembrance Day to ruminate about jihadists in the closet as we remember not just two world wars but various American-led actions in oil-rich foreign lands?

Sorry, Andy, but this Remembrance Day, I will, as usual, take time to solemnly re-member those who died in two world wars. I’ll wear my poppy and reflect about what those young soldiers endured and about the horrors of war.

But I won’t sully Remem-brance Day by joining you, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and Peter McKay in looking for terrorists under every rock, and wringing my hands about im-pending jihad.

Make no mistake. I, too, am concerned with what effect the shooting in Ottawa will have on our country. But it’s not the jihadists I’m afraid of, it’s the

hysterical response of our gov-ernment, which stands poised to parlay the actions of a lone dis-turbed individual into a rationale for dismantling our civil liberties.

Last summer, my wife and I arrived in Ottawa on a warm fall day. We weren’t on Parliament Hill five minutes when we ran into our MP, Fin Donnelly, stroll-ing down the sidewalk. We had a nice chat and, noticing Olivia Chow walking down toward the main block, we called her over for a conversation and a selfie. No RCMP in sight, no Secret Service, no militia or machine guns. We both came away teary eyed by Canada’s political openness.

And nothing has changed.

Canada is still the same, despite jihadist hysteria and the actions of one man who tragically found a focus for his rage and a chance for 15 minutes of fame.

In response, Tories now want to spend $1.2 billion on attack drones, ease preventative deten-tion and arrest requirements, introduce national security bills, and expand counter terrorism programmes and electronic sur-veillance.

You may be correct in think-ing that on Remembrance Day Canadians should re-double their vigilance. But we needn’t look as far east as you suggest to find those who would harm our Canadian way of life.

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ANDY RADIA JIM NELSON

““Give secu-rity officials the powers to stop terror-ists and don’t give in to ir-rational fears about losing our civil liber-ties.”

““I won’t sully Remem-brance Day by joining PM Stephen Harper in looking for terrorists under every rock.”

Time to step up, Canada

Vigilance, yes, against Tories

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Re. “Slamming the slates” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Nov. 5).

The Editor,Nov. 15 will be a big

day for the local New Democratic Party. The NDP has invested heavily in Coquitlam and Port Moody to help rebuild its brand after the 2013 provincial loss and the uncertain land-scape of the federal stage.

Protect Coquitlam was formed and introduced to Coquitlam by NDP MLA Selina Robinson and NDP MP Fin Donnelly. There are literally thousands of social media posts showing the seven smiling partners at events, culminating in their joint door-knocking party on Nov. 1.

In Port Moody, NDP vet-erans Zoe and Gaetan Royer lead an undeclared slate that received an expensive gift from MP Donnelly in the form of a glossy multi-page mailer touting them as his choices for mayor and council.

MP Donnelly has good reason to make his presence known in Port Moody. He will lose the certain NDP votes of New Westminster in the 2016 federal election and inherit more conserva-tive Port Moody.

MLA Robinson, mean-while, came within a whisker of losing what was thought to be a safe NDP seat in the 2013 election. She must consolidate her base and try to attract a large share of the new residents in her riding.

Both loaned their names and time to Protect Coquitlam (CCA) but also had an opportunity to accu-mulate names of potential voters for the upcoming elections they will fight. In return, Protect Coquitlam no doubt is receiving the full benefit of NDP voter lists, volunteer lists and sources of campaign funds.

Members of Protect Coquitlam will owe a great deal to the NDP if they are elected. This is especially true for Jack Trumley, who ran for council six years ago and came last; Shobha Nair; who is virtually unknown; and Bonita Zarrillo, who already rode NDP/labour endorsements to a byelec-tion win last year despite having lived in Coquitlam for only two years. Running as individuals, they would have had a tough time. Chris Wilson, an NDP candidate in 2013, and Neal Nicholson do not hide their affiliations with the party.

And now, Protect Coquitlam is on the verge

of becoming the majority on city council and making the other four councillors redundant. Their alliance would be able to pass any motion it chose.

Protect Coquitlam has used big-dollar, big-campaign strategies: Multi-coloured mailers to every door, multiple phone calls to targeted lists generated over many elections, and

appearances at events with party members are the main methods to consolidate its vote. Ads in local papers and lawn signs are small-campaign strategies and not used by the slate. Door knocking is also limited. At all-candidates meetings, they stay on message, prais-ing one another as strong leaders and repeating their brochure talking points.

Voters in both cities, especially traditional NDP voters, would have to decide that slates, and specifically NDP slates, declared or im-plied, are not good for mu-nicipal government in such numbers as to overcome the party’s influence. That is a tall order. Carl Trepanier, Coquitlam

JUST 5 VOTESThe Editor,

We were an east Vancouver Irish-Canadian family. My dad was a steel worker and we were all left of centre politically. The only way we could achieve higher education was to have outside help and for me, that was the Boys and Girls Clubs of Vancouver. We needed help, we could not do it on our own and so it happens with many can-didates for public office.

But when I heard that our local NDP MLA and MP were promoting five

people for city council in Coquitlam, I felt compelled to say something. I hope and trust that I am not in the minority when I state my concern.

Do you, my neighbours, really want the control of your community in the hands of a developer, a union, a provincial or fed-eral party? I think not.

It only takes five votes out of nine on Coquitlam council to have these mov-ers and shakers in control.

This does not mean we should support anyone who claims he or she is in-dependent without a care-ful check.

Four years of our future here in this wonderful com-munity should be worth the time to study each candi-date and who is providing their support.Brian Robinson, Coquitlam

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FOUR MORE YEaRS – REallYThe Editor,

The Nov. 15 election in Coquitlam is very impor-tant because our provincial government has changed the Local Government Act so that the term of office for mayors, councillors and school trustees will now be four years.

On one hand, I applaud the cost savings for tax-payers in having fewer elections. On the other hand, if we elect the same mayor and councillors, we will get an even bigger dose of traffic congestion, monster houses and highrises where they are inappropriate, unenforced traffic laws, higher salaries for adminis-trative employees, increased taxes and general lack of respect for long-term residents.

The provincial government did not make any changes that will limit election spending or sources of donations for municipal elections. Donations are un-limited and don’t even have to come from individuals or corporations that call this country home, never mind this city.

Our daily lives are impacted more by those we elect at the local level than at any other level. I’m all for increasing voter turnout and effecting a wholesale change in leadership this time around. What’s the worst that could happen?Ken Holowanky, Coquitlam

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Metro Vancouver resi-dents are recycling laggards when it comes to taking back their empty bottles and other deposit containers.

And those in Surrey and Vancouver appear to be the worst of all.

So says Encorp Pacific, the non-profit agency that oversees the Return-It net-work of depots on behalf of member companies.

The system has an overall beverage container recy-cling rate of 80.1% across B.C., a number that has im-proved from 72% in 2006.

But Metro Vancouver is significantly worse than other regions at about 74%, according to Encorp CEO Scott Fraser.

“Surrey and Vancouver are our two biggest chal-lenges in terms of lower recovery rates and the larg-est numbers of unrecovered containers,” Fraser said.

Encorp says recovery rates are also low in the North Shore, Tri-Cities and Abbotsford, but rela-tively high in Langley, New Westminster, Maple Ridge and Delta.

An estimated 155 million beverage containers sold in Metro Vancouver each year never make their way back to depots, despite the offer of deposit refunds.

About half the contain-ers that end up unrecycled in landfills are dropped in outdoor garbage containers or come from businesses, institutions or industry, while roughly a quarter each

come from single family and multi-family residential.

The business/commer-cial sector has a container recycling rate of only 58% in Metro, dragging down the region’s overall perfor-mance.

More cages for deposit containers on the sides of outdoor garbage bins could help binners retrieve and recycle them, Fraser said.

“We really would like to see recycling containers next to every street garbage bin,” Fraser said. “A harried family with three kids with juice containers walking down the street wants to put them in the first thing they see. And if it’s a garbage can we lose those containers.”

Encorp has begun of-fering free binner-friendly container recycling recep-tacles to municipalities that promise to service and clean them. They’re designed for areas with high pedestrian traffic.

Fraser said deposits are never paid out on many containers that are put in the blue box curbside recycling system — now overseen by Multi-Material BC — because they’re often

crushed in mechanized sorting machinery and can’t be identified.

Some Metro Vancouver politicians have raised con-cerns that recycling of glass bottles will decline because

MMBC no longer accepts them in the blue box in most municipalities, directing residents to instead bring glass to depots.

Depots also generally do not accept or pay refunds

on beverage containers bought in the U.S. because no deposits were paid into Encorp’s system to cover their recycling.

Encorp marked 20 years of operating the container deposit system this year and recorded its 15 bil-lionth container recycled in October.

Encorp’s statistics don’t include beer, wine and spirit bottles and cans.

They come back at much higher recovery rates — more than 92% — under a separate system jointly run by major breweries.

Encorp’s Fraser said the disparity in return rates between the two systems is because liquor consumers are accustomed to return-ing empties when they go to buy more beer or wine.


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Results of the poll 83% Yes, 13% No.HeRe is THe ReasoN wHY!

• Taking an average of just three Councillors and not five Councillors increased the wages. The School District 43 trustee indemnity is based on the salaries of just three cities (Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, and Coquitlam), and doesn’t factor in Anmore and Belcarra, whose village councillors are paid much less.

• The fact that two increases occurred when there were deficits of $10 Million and $13.4 Million sends the wrong message.

• Coquitlam school trustees attend 18 school board meetings during the school term, one third of the wages are tax free and trustees also have an expense account.

It would probably be prudent for the successful candidates to review the wages and come up with a new

formula similar to other districts.

Comparison with School Board Employees’ wage increases: Teachers CUPe Trustees2011 0% 0%2012 0% 0% 16%2013 0% 1% 14%

Witnesses are needed for a collision involving a pe-destrian Monday evening in Coquitlam.

Police were called to Lansdowne Drive and Eagleridge Drive shortly after 5:30 p.m. Investigators believe a 73-year-old woman was crossing Lansdowne in the crosswalk when she was hit by a white Buick Century that was headed south on Lansdowne.

She suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. The driver stayed at the scene and co-operated with police. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be contributing factors but the dark, rainy weather likely played a part, according to police.

Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file num-ber 2014-31613.

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SOCIAL MEDIA SAFE STREETS

To that end, the Port Moody Police Depart-ment, Port Moody Library and Communities Embracing Restorative Action (CERA) are teaming up to host a free presenta-tion on youth and social media by well-known expert Jesse Miller. Const. Luke van Winkel said the event is part of the depart-ment’s new strategic plan, which calls for increased outreach to the commu-nity.

“We recognize that with social media, there are is-sues surrounding youth, it’s a problem,” van Winkel said. “Whether it’s in the schools, ourselves as of-ficers, restorative justice, we’re constantly dealing with kids’ and teens’ inap-propriate actions online or the fallout from social media use.”

The presentation is aimed at parents of el-ementary and middle school-aged children but it’s open to everyone, and children and youth are wel-come to attend.

Miller said his presenta-

tion will focus on social media trends as well as how kids and teens are engag-ing online, what parents need to be aware of and what kind of dialogue they should be having with their children around technol-ogy.

“We’re trying to raise children in a mobile, con-nected culture,” Miller said. “They’re very much im-mersed in technology and it allows us sometimes to use it as a pacifier, as a safety tool, for communication and sometimes for their own entertainment.

“But what does it mean to pass a telephone to a kid at the primary level as opposed to the secondary level?”

Miller said parents’ concerns range from those who want to know how to start a conversation with their kids about their social media usage and to those who are reacting to an event that’s being discussed in the media or an incident in their child’s school, such as shar-ing inappropriate images or online bullying. Other times, parents are looking to improve their own social

media literacy so they can better understand what their kids are dealing with on a daily basis.

“If you take away all the technology, parents can put themselves in the shoes of their 16-year-old. But when you apply the mediated world to it, parents have no idea what it’s like to grow up in a world where kids are having conversations in school, but they’re also talking on social media, or it’s chronic texting.

“This isn’t designed to make them an expert but it will give them the tools to start a dialogue.”

Said Van Winkel: “I’ve heard Mr. Miller speak a half-dozen times and I’m always impressed about what he has to say and the amount people have to gain from him.”

DETAILS• Jesse Miller will speak

on Nov. 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre in PoMo city hall (100 Newport Dr.). There is no registration required for the free, drop-in event.


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PoMo cops host session both kids & parents can attend

Did you see a pedestrian hit?

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With the return of dark, rainy weather, Coquitlam RCMP is reminding pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to stay safe on the road.

Mounties were at Westwood Street and Lougheed Highway Wednesday afternoon for intersection viola-tions enforcement and, in an hour, issued 11 tickets — at $167 a pop — for failing to stop at a red light. The tickets were issued to drivers who did not come to a complete stop before turning right on a red light, which increases the risk of pedestrian-involved col-lisions, particularly if someone is about to cross or is already crossing the street.

Officers, volunteers and ICBC representatives were also out in the afternoon at the Coquitlam bus loop and West Coast Express station handing out free reflectors to pedestrians to help them be more visible in the dark.



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A longtime environmen-tal activist and conserva-tionist from Port Coquitlam was awarded the Eugene Rogers Environment Award by Wilderness Committee national director Joe Foy last Saturday.

The award recognizes Don Gillespie’s years of volunteer labour to preserve endangered wilderness areas in southwest B.C.

Over the years, Gillespie has put in numerous hours with the Burke Mountain Naturalists and the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society cleaning out bird boxes, removing inva-sive species and other im-portant advocacy work. As well, he has built trails and encouraged greater public awareness for the need for maintaining parks and open spaces, such as Pinecone Burke Provincial Park and Colony Farm Regional Park.

“Don Gillespie is a won-derful example of how ef-fective volunteer work can be at protecting nature and leaving a legacy to future generations,” Foy said in a press release.

Since 1992, the Eugene Rogers Award has been presented to individuals rec-ognized by the Wilderness Committee for their ex-ceptional contributions to environmental protection in British Columbia. The award

is granted once a year at the Wilderness Committee’s an-nual general meeting, along with a $1,000 prize.

Previously, Elaine Golds, a Port Moody environmen-tal activist and The Tri-City News’ Green Scene colum-nist (see page A21) won the award.

Gillespie began his volun-teer trail building on Burke Mountain three decades ago. He spent many days on Burke brushing out old log-ging trails and discovering new vantage points where people could enjoy the stunning views. Many of the

area’s most popular trails — such as the Woodland Walk and the Coquitlam Lake View Trail — are trails he created.

In 1993, Gillespie helped blaze a hiking route from the Widgeon Valley through the DeBeck, Bull and Boise Creek valleys north of Pitt Meadows. This entire 38,000-hectare region was eventually preserved as the Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, co-managed by BC Parks and the Katzie First Nation. This park is currently going through a public plan-ning process.

In 1995, Gillespie joined a crew of Wilderness Committee volunteer trail builders to clear a trail through the Elaho Valley, north of Squamish. This area was eventually protected as a provincial conservancy, co-managed by BC Parks and the Squamish Nation.

“These days, Don is involved in many nature-saving projects,” said Foy. “We are very happy he has taken the time out of his busy volunteer schedule to receive this award today.”

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COQ. MOVing On ARTS PLAnThe creation of a strate-

gic plan that will focus on co-ordinating arts, culture and heritage in Coquitlam is underway at city hall.

The document is ex-pected to be completed in late 2015 or early 2016 and will outline a vision and identify assets that are im-portant to the municipal-ity, according to the terms of reference. A consultant is being hired to prepare

the report, after the city budgeted $100,000 for the planning process in the 2014 capital plan.

“Coquitlam has a complex and developing cultural context that needs further support and coor-dination in order to dis-tinguish itself as a vibrant and diverse community,” said a staff report.

The project scope will include the formation of

a leadership framework to co-ordinate the various arts and culture groups in the community, the report added. It will also make recommendations on how municipal resources should be allocated for arts, culture and heritage programs.

The plan is being devel-oped in conjunction with the city’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan.

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HOLLY BUTTERFIELD (incumbent)• Former banker, retired, lives in

Anmore• Expertise to offer board: knowl-

edge of the education system• Endorsement: none• The deficit: “The current board

members did everything they could once they were made aware of it. My background is finance and is part of where my outrage came in, because I come from banking, the checks and balances are in bank-ing, I didn’t realize, and none of us realized it was hap-pening… I don’t think any of the people running could say they’d have done any better.”

• Why run: “It gives me purpose and I believe I do a good job, and that is what I’m being told by my commu-nity.”

• Transparency: “It is as transparent as it can be. You can’t talk about personnel matters and land matters, be-cause they’re legal. I would like to be more open. I am the one always saying, ‘Does this meet in camera rules?’ Other people have different philosophies on that and that’s why I’m pushing on that.”

CELIA CHANG• Self-employed shop owner, lives in

Belcarra• Expertise to offer board: advo-

cacy• Endorsement: CUPE• Why run: “The [public school]

teachers’ dispute… started me think-ing about what is happening with my children’s education and the future of education… [Once I started] following what is happening and now the massive deficit, and we’re paying $2.5 million for the next five years,

I can just talk and complain about these issues or I can do something about it.”

• What issue: “One of the big things for my area, I see lots of parents asking me about buses. [And] if they had al-located resources better, would these buses have been cut? Because of the massive deficit, that’s why we are cutting these things and these support workers. My big thing is pre-ventative measures.”

• Transparency: “There was a forensic audit that was performed and I think we should have monthly financial monthly reports that will be in our minutes and that will allow parents to see where the money is and where the money is spent.”

GWEN CHUTE• Retired teacher, lives in Belcarra• Expertise to offer board: knowl-

edge of the education system• Endorsement: none.• Why run: “I really want to raise

awareness amongst all the electorate about the challenges and the benefits of a top-quality education system so we can garner more support to have funded it, at last, adequately. I really want to see higher profile communica-tions and understanding about the education system for everybody.”

• What issue: “Any challenge you’ve got, education is the answer — we need more people to understand that. Everybody is so involved with just maintaining the status

quo and trying to keep a balance, we haven’t really reached out [to say] this is what’s possible this is what should be happening.”

KERRI PALMER ISAAK• Councillor, village of Anmore, lives

in Port Moody• Expertise to offer board: commu-

nication skills• Endorsement: none• Why run: “I have a good founda-

tion of municipal work and I have two children in the system, so I have good insight in public office plus insight into the challenges of students and teachers.”

• What issue: “I would really like to see more collabora-tion between the cities and the board. I feel there’s a huge overlap, with parks, and traffic… I think they [trustees] should be working for the community they serve on col-laborative projects.”

• Transparency: “I think there is some transparency to a degree but I don’t think there’s a level of public engage-ment that is required. There may be information but if you’re not engaged and involved, it’s irrelevant. I don’t think there’s transparency, I think budget meetings are open to the public. But I think you need engagement but not after you’re presenting the budget — it needs to come before.”

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Four candidates are running for election for a single school

trustee spot representing the villages of Anmore and Belcarra.

The following are candi-dates’ responses to the fol-lowing questions:

• Incumbents: With School District 43’s recent difficulties, which resulted in $13.4 million in cost cutting, and a forensic audit noting lack of control and monitor-ing resulted in a deficit in 20112/13, why should any-one vote for you, an incum-bent who was on the board when it happened?

• Non-incumbents: If you are elected, what issue would you bring to the board’s attention?

• All: What is your rea-son for running for school trustee? And: Do you think there is enough transpar-ency about what goes on in the school district? If not, how would you change it?

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1) Why are you running? “I am run-ning for re-election as Anmore’s mayor because I want to ensure that growth in our village balances the environmental qualities our residents value with our fi-nancial resources.”

2) What are your top three campaign issues? “Moving forward with any recommendations that come from the water modelling plan, which will be completed in early 2015; establishing an architectural and financial plan for the building of a new village hall with community space; and updating our zoning, building and works and services bylaws so they are consistent with our newly adopted of-ficial community plan.”

3) How do you see the village evolving over the next four years? “I envision moderate growth, which is consistent with the current approach to development, however with some different options for steep slope and environmentally sensi-tive lands, but still adhering to the goals of our OCP.”

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1) “I want to help Anmore stay semi-rural while allowing for light density. No high density in Anmore. No townhouses or apartments.”

2) “Fiscal sustainability; protect the en-vironment and green space; and sustain-able development and planning.”

3) “Slow growth with low-density development and building a new village hall.”

IaN drever1) “I am running for council because I

believe council needs a strong voice, and someone with experience in construction to keep them focused on their primary responsibilities like maintenance, safe roads, drainage and holding consultants and engineers accountable.”

2) “Keeping Anmore semi–rural and smarter growth, only once we have a strong infrastructure and financial plan.”

3) “The municipal government should evolve to be more open and accountable.”

rYaN FrOese1) “So I can continue to be a voice for

residents and help bring forward more de-fined plans and guidelines that will ensure Anmore retains its semi-rural feel while... embracing strong tree retention.”

2) “Following and executing key parts of the financial sustainability plan; ensuring the policies we enact reflect the evolution of Anmore while still maintain-ing our semi-rural feel and embracing strong tree retention; revamping the zoning bylaws (as a property and land use expert I can offer great insight into ensuring our policies reflect the values of Anmore residents).”

3) “I hope to see the village work toward financial sus-tainability as well as increasing our trail network while emphasizing continuity — all while keeping Anmore as the crown jewel of the Lower Mainland.”

MarIO pIaMONTe1) “Putting the community first, I have

the experience, knowledge and commit-ment to work with council to develop strategies and action plans for issues listed below.”

2) “Ensure financial sustainability,

managed growth and accountability, transparency and openness in council.”

3) “Unless we get our finances in order, we may find our-selves unable to ensure we have essential services such as clean water and safe roads.”

dOUG salBerG1) “I believe if you want your input and

ideas to be considered you need to par-ticipate. I have strong leadership skills in team and consensus building.”

2) “Financial sustainability; develop-ment and growth (appropriate develop-ment in Anmore is crucial to solving our financial chal-lenges and maintaining the unique character of Anmore); zoning bylaw update.”

3) “We need change. We need to get our financial house in order. We need to address zoning and alternative hous-ing options for our long time residents and we need to allow prudent development that does not burden the vil-lage with infrastructure costs we can’t afford.”

aNN-MarIe ThIele (i)1) “Anmore needs an experienced,

balanced voice on council. As a council-lor for the last two years and a resident of Anmore for 15 years, I understand the issues and challenges facing our unique community.”

2) “Anmore is facing the challenges of becoming fi-nancially sustainable, of providing more affordable, age-friendly and environmentally sustainable housing choices, and of engaging our community through better communi-cation and education.”

3) “We need to work to retain the village’s semi-rural at-mosphere, with one-acre lots remaining the standard form of development, and the potential for smaller, clustered forms of development in steep-slope and environmentally sensitive areas.”

KIM TrOwBrIdGe1) “I am running because I wish to live

in Anmore for the rest of my days and as such I would like to help ensure it is a sus-tainable community, through the applica-tion of sound financial governance and business principles while respecting and protecting its unique semi-rural setting that we all love.”

2) “Prioritizing fiscal planning for infrastructure mainte-nance to ensure such things as safe water and serviceable roads for everyone into the future; finding creative sources of revenue without simply placing all the burden on the taxpayers shoulders; increasing our tax base through care-fully planned community development.”

3) “I believe the village needs to and will grow in terms of population. I think as a result we will see more CDs de-veloped than single acres and I think we will have to find ways of accommodating the demand in harmony with our natural setting and not in competition with it.”

paUl weverINK1) “I am passionate about the village of

Anmore and its future and want to be part of shaping its growth.”

2) “Financial sustainability, given the backlog of public works projects that need attention (including the water system); maintaining the semi-rural character of Anmore as we develop; moving forward on the recently completed parks master plan.”

3) “Increased trails and more protected green space, better planned residential subdivisions, particularly on steep slopes and a plan for the Ioco lands that would not leave the village with unsustainable legacy costs in the form of expensive infrastructure.”

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THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: Nov. 7 – Nov. 9

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Beat the ho-hum weather with a burst of creativity — check out an art opening, help raise some money, maybe even pick up a Christmas gift — and soak up art, not rain.

Friday, Nov. 7YEEHAW

Git yer boots on for the Coquitlam Foundation’s Kickin’ it Country fundraiser from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Centennial Pavilion (620 Poirier St.). There will be live music, DJ-led line-dancing and a live and silent auction. Tickets are $50, available at 604-468-9598 or [email protected].

HOCKEY NIGHTCatch the Coquitlam Express in action tonight at the

Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.) when they take on the Surrey Eagles. Puck drop is at 7 p.m.

ART SHOWThe Port Moody Art Association celebrates its 47th an-

nual exhibition and sale at the PoMo recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) this weekend. Doors open at 7:30 tonight and the show continues Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Up for grabs will be hundreds of original paint-ings, both framed and unframed, as well as art cards.

Saturday, Nov. 8ADVANCE VOTING

As residents of the Tri-Cities raising families, going to work, driving or cycling on the roads, shopping at local businesses, using recreation facilities and, above all, pay-ing taxes, it is our duty to be informed and mark an “x” beside the people’s names we want to represent our inter-ests for the next four years. Advance voting is on today in Coquitlam at the Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St.) and in PoMo at the Galleria (100 Newport Dr.) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Every vote counts.

FINE PHOTOSIt’s Photomotion time, folks, so head to the Inlet

Theatre (100 Newport Dr., PoMo) for the Pacific Digital Photography Club’s 11th annual show. There are two (three-hour) shows, at 2 and 7 p.m., with each one show-casing 22 digital slide sound shows created by talented PDPC photographers. This year’s special guest speaker is famed Reuters News Agency shooter Andy Clark. There will also be refreshments and $3,000 in door prizes up for grabs. Tickets are $15, available at www.pdpc.ca., 604-929-7860 or [email protected].

SOME INTERSECTIONSThe Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree

Way, Coquitlam) hosts an opening reception for Ern McSavaney’s exhibit, featuring paintings and audio works

that show the meeting of highway corridors and nature’s organic forms. The reception runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca for more information.

ISLAND ARTArtist Gay Mitchell kicks off her exhibit at the Gallery

Bistro (2411 Clarke St., PoMo) with an opening reception from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mitchell will be in attendance to talk about her series of works depicting island landscapes; the show is at the Bistro until Dec. 7.

BIG APPLEEver wanted to catch New York’s original one-ring circus

without actually flying to the big city? Today is your chance, when Big Apple Circus comes to Coquitlam’s SilverCity big screen with their brand new show, Metamorphosis. Audiences of all ages can experience the flying trapeze, the rolla-bolla and the dynamic Diablo, not to mention the freaky flexibility of the contortionists. There will be clowns, camels, pooches and more (all animal-friendly acts) at the 9:30 a.m. show. Admission is $14.95/$12.95/$12.95.

Sunday, Nov. 9LEST WE FORGET

The Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) presents its Remembrance Day ceremony from noon to 3 p.m. The event will focus on peace and remembrance, with a chance to write postcards and take part in games and activities. Admission is by donation to the PoMo Heritage Society.

WINDEDIt’s open season for the Pacific Symphonic Wind

Ensemble, which kicks off its first concert with pieces from Canada’s classical music repertoire. The group will perform several works including the world premiere of The Tribe Part 1, a 21-minute piece written by PSWE conductor and saxophonist David Branter and inspired by people in his life. The 2 p.m. show is at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Tickets are $20/$15/$12, at 604-927-6555 or www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

SANDRA MCMARTIN/SUBMITTEDSandra McMartin’s photos will be part of the Pacific Digital Photography Club’s 11th annual Photomotion show happening Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Port Moody Inlet Theatre. The event will feature 22 digital slide sound shows, as well as a talk by Reuters News Agency photographer Andy Clark.

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Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

COQUITLAM• Early Bird Tiny Tots:

Drop your older children at school and join librarians for Early Bird Tiny Tots at Coquitlam Public Library. The Poirier branch is of-fering a tiny tots program for children aged three through Dec. 8 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Join them for songs, rhymes, bounces and sto-ries with your little ones. No registration is required for this free program — just drop in. For more informa-tion, call 604-937-4142.

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For more information about any of these pro-grams, visit www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

PORT MOODY• What is NaNoWriMo?:

NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. You can write a novel in a month and PoMo librarians can help with meet-ups, prizes and other fun stuff. Follow them on Twitter (@PoMoLibrary) for details and check the official website nanowrimo.org.

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’stache: To help celebrate Movember, Nov. 3 through 8 will be Moustache Week at PMPL. All week, librar-ians will be giving out

Hershey Kisses to anyone who shows off their real or their fake ’stache at the library information desk. Kids can drop into our reg-ular preschool programs for moustache fun this week.

• Tech Café: Sit down with one a teen volunteer for free one-on-one help with your basic computer questions. Drop in to the ParkLane Room on Fridays through Nov. 28 between 4:30 and 6 p.m. for help with a variety of technology basics such as email, smart-phones, texting, Microsoft Office and more.

For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca

or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is lo-cated at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

TERRY FOX• World films: Visit

Terry Fox Library for an entertaining night of world cinema. Librarians will be playing an outstanding award-winning film, so bring your friends and sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. On Nov. 10, the film is The Red Violin, from the United Kingdom (1998) and directed by Francois Girad. This film centres on a red violin created in 1681 by Cremonese master violin

maker Nicolo Bussotti for the forthcoming birth of his child. The film tells the sub-sequent fate of the violin in episodes, linked together by a fortune telling, read by the servant woman Cesca, for Nicolo’s pregnant wife, Anna. Instead of predicting the future of Anna, the tarot cards reveal the future of the violin. Everyone is wel-come to view this film from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information, 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.

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How do you use Burke? BC Parks wants to knowTHE GREAT OUTDOORS

If you are a hiker or mountain biker, you probably know what a

jewel we have in northeast Coquitlam in the form of Burke Mountain. This plateau-topped mountain covered by lush, green forests beckons to anyone who wishes to escape from the travails of modern life and seek out the peace and solace of nature.

Burke is like a diamond in the rough, however, because BC Parks has more or less ignored this park for many years. Created as Pinecone-Burke Provincial Park in 1995, this 38,000-hectare area of mostly remote wilder-ness stretches from Burke Mountain and the Widgeon Valley along the west shore of Pitt Lake all the way to Garibaldi Park in the north. Because of its proximity to the Lower Mainland, Burke Mountain is the most frequently used area within the entire park.

Due to lack of funds, BC Parks has been unable to

do much, if anything, to im-prove amenities on Burke for the past 19 years. Now, things may change.

A questionnaire was recently posted to the BC Parks website asking mem-bers of the public to docu-ment their activities in the park and list any concerns or suggestions they have for a park management plan (go to www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks and click on Planning). Comments are due no later than next Friday, Nov. 14.

In conjunction with this questionnaire, a stakehold-ers meeting, by invitation

only, will also be held. When the park was cre-ated in 1995, it came with a co-management agree-ment between BC Parks and Katzie First Nation. Now, the two partners have agreed on terms of refer-ence and will be working to develop an appropri-ate management plan for the area. Public input, of course, will be an essential component of the planning process.

Ideally, all provincial parks should have a man-agement plan to document biodiversity and provide guidance about appropri-

ate activities within a given park. For a large park such as Pinecone Burke, man-agement zones are typically created as not all permitted activities may be appropri-ate throughout the entire park. For example, with regard to Pinecone Burke, it would make sense to create a special management zone on Burke Mountain as this area receives the most use.

When the Burke Mountain Naturalists were campaigning to create the park in the early 1990s, volunteers brushed out old logging roads and cre-ated a network of trails on

Burke and Widgeon that allowed people to explore and enjoy the area. At one point, the Naturalists also produced trail maps. For the past two decades, Burke Mountain Naturalists members have continued to maintain these trails and improve others — all with the knowledge and permis-sion of BC Parks. Mountain biking enthusiasts have added to this network of trails, mostly on the lower slopes of Burke Mountain. And more recently, a Burke Mountain Naturalist mem-ber, Lyle Litzenberger, pro-duced an excellent guide to the trails on Burke and Widgeon. (This book will be available for purchase at upcoming Naturalists meetings on Nov. 11 and Dec. 9, see www.bmn.bc.ca for details.)

When Pinecone Burke was established, the Burke Mountain Naturalists be-lieved a management plan would soon be developed and BC Parks would take over trail management and provide basic facilities such as pedestrian bridges on trails to facilitate creek crossings, parking, signage

and pit toilets at the two trailheads at the end of Harper Road and along Quarry Road.

Sadly, this was not to be the case because core funding for BC Parks has remained at abysmal levels for many years. This has re-sulted in the deterioration of many provincial park fa-cilities throughout B.C. and has prevented the creation of new amenities. Parks are also established to safe-guard the biodiversity they sustain. Sadly, lack of fund-ing create huge challenges in terms of undertaking ecosystem studies to docu-ment the wildlife and rare plants found within parks and developing strategies to protect them.

Prior to the creation of the park, some trails in the Widgeon area of Pinecone Burke were developed by BC Forests back in the days when this ministry devel-oped and managed forest recreation sites for public use and enjoyment.

Two of the most out-standing trails in Pinecone Burke were developed in this manner. Access to the beautiful Widgeon Valley is

most easily done by canoe from Grant Narrows in Pitt Meadows. At the upper end of Widgeon Creek, a trail once led people on a short hike to the lower falls. But this trail, which had stairways and railings, has fallen into disrepair and has been closed. Hikers must now follow an old logging road that, although it bypasses scenic views of the canyon on Widgeon Creek, still leads people to the spectacular lower falls. A much more arduous trail that leads to Widgeon Lake is now overgrown and presents a challenge even for experienced hikers. Hopefully, restoration of these trails will be one of the goals of the new man-agement plan.

Regardless of current funding levels for BC Parks, the upcoming planning process presents a long-awaited opportunity for community members to come together and help develop a visionary plan for Pinecone Burke Park. I hope that all those who know the area and wish to protect its values will par-ticipate in this exercise.

Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is conser-

vation/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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ELAINE GOLDS

Ian Mcarthur photoMembers of Coquitlam’s Search and Rescue Team explore the North Ridge trail on Burke Mountain - Pitt Lake can be seen in the background.

To participate in the BC Parks survey, go to www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks and click on Planning


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City Car: Kia Soul EV & Smart ForTwo Electric Drive. Bob’s Pick: Both entries are small electric vehicles and they’re close in terms of perfor-mance, but the Kia Soul EV is my choice. It seats five (instead of two), has more cargo space and rides nicer, making it a more practical everyday car.Price (base/as tested): $34,995/$34,995Acceleration 0 to 100 km/hour: 10.5 secondsBraking 100 to 0 Km/hour: 43.4 metresFuel economy (city/highway): 2.0/2.6 Le/100 km

Small Car - Over $21,000: Mini Cooper, Kia Forte5 & Volkswagen Golf. Bob’s Pick: The winner of this category should be a strong contender for the overall car of the year title. Lower, longer and

wider, the all-new seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf is my pick. It’s an even more refined hatchback and I loved its new base turbocharged 1.8-litre engine. Price (base/as tested): $19,995/$24,295Acceleration 0 to 100 km/hour: 8.4 secondsBraking 100 to 0 Km/hour: 41.4 metresFuel economy (city/highway): 9.3/6.5 L/100 km

Family Car - Over $30,000:Hyundai Sonata, Subaru WRX & Toyota Camry Hybrid. Bob’s Pick: The ultra reliable Toyota Camry Hy-brid is a great value package. Nearly ev-ery exterior surface has been redesigned and the interior has been upgraded. It now comes with 10 standard air bags and a clever new feature allows it to recharge a smart phone wirelessly. Price (base/as tested):

$28,410/$34,500Acceleration 0 to 100 km/hour: 8.0 secondsBraking 100 to 0 Km/hour: 43.9 metresFuel economy (city/highway): 5.7/6.1 L/100 km

Luxury Car - Over $50,000: Acura RLX Hybrid, Cadillac ATS Coupe, Hyundai Genesis & Kia K900. Bob’s Pick: My clear winner here is the Acura RLX Hybrid, a large all-wheel drive luxury sedan that’s fun to drive, yet very easy on fuel. It uses a 3-motor hybrid powertrain with a front electric motor & twin rear motors. The drivetrain also includes a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.Price (base/as tested): $49,990/$69,990Acceleration 0 to 100 km/hour: 6.0 secondsBraking 100 to 0 Km/hour: 44.3 metresFuel economy (city/highway): 8.0/7.5 L/100 km

Sports Performance - Over $50,000:Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang GT & Volvo

V60 Polestar. Bob’s Pick: Priced well below the other two entries in this category, the new Ford Mustang GT provides excellent bang for the buck and looks awesome. Price (base/as tested): $42,499/$51,899Acceleration 0 to 100 km/hour: 6.2 secondsBraking 100 to 0 Km/hour: 39.5 metresFuel economy (city/highway): 15.2/9.3 L/100 km

SUV/CUV - $35,000 to $60,000: Chevrolet Tahoe, Lincoln MKC, Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 & Toyota Highlander. Bob’s Pick: Big can be beautiful, as Chevrolet Tahoe has evolved into a more drive-able vehicle that offers a supremely comfortable ride, can pull a (3863 kg) mountain and the new EcoTec 5.3 litre V8 engine provides decent fuel economy, especially on the highway. Price (base/as tested): $57,245/$59,460Acceleration 0 to 100 km/hour: 8.0 secondsBraking 100 to 0 Km/hour: 42.1 metresFuel economy (city/highway): 14.9/10.1 L/100 km

SUV/CUV - Over $60,000: GMC Yukon XL, Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG & Porsche Ma-can. Bob’s Pick: A performance utility vehicle that actually can go off-road, the Porsche Macan came with an optional (height adjustable & self levelling) air suspension. On a paved road…it’s a Porsche!Price (base/as tested): $54,300/$64,030Acceleration 0 to 100 km/hour: 5.2 secondsBraking 100 to 0 Km/hour: 38.1 metresFuel economy (city/highway): 13.7/10.3 L/100 km

There’s a lot more information about Canadian Car of the Year, this year’s TestFest event and all the entries available online at the AJAC web site (www.ajac.ca).

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and the Suburban is the longer wheelbase model, with much more cargo space behind the third row of seats. Some might find the new design direction from GM to be a bit too slab-sided, with squarer edges and boxy shapes but I prefer the modern take on the classic design. The Tahoe sits very high off the ground so the power side step is a wonderful addition along with a power tailgate and backup camera. How did we ever live without these amenities before? The biggest change is the front lighting package GM has used on this Chevrolet. LED daytime running lights make a statement and the monster grille with the big Chevrolet bowtie looks rough and ready.Inside: One of the biggest changes in the full-size

pickup trucks is the level of refinement and ride quality and this has migrated into this Tahoe, the cabin is quiet and refined. This is done through a number of advancements; one of the biggest is the way the doors wrap into the roof to help shut out road and wind noise. The next big advantage is the attention to detail in the front cabin. There is a big screen, front and centre, with easy to use and access rotary dials and switches. There are USB plugs along with regular power outlets just under the radio and more USB plugs inside the glove box and yet another behind the radio screen that slides up and away to reveal a hidden compartment. The back seats have an avail-able flip and fold feature that automatically lowers or raises the second and third row of seats. What is surprising is the lack of cargo space behind the third row when it is in use, the bigger Suburban might be the way to go for really large families. Drive: The two-wheel

drive Tahoe is the value leader in the GM line of full-size trucks, starting at $51,900-- the GMC comes with a $2000 premium over the Chevy. Yes, this is an expensive vehicle but keep in mind that towing is a big reason why people purchase such big trucks. With a towing capacity of 3856kg (8500 lbs.) in two-wheel drive trim and 3765 (8300 lbs.) with four wheel drive, the Tahoe is up to the task of towing most pleasure boats and family campers with ease. The Tahoe uses the same 355hp 5.3L V8 engine found in the full-size pickup trucks. It uses direct injection tech-nology and has the ability to switch off half of the cylinders to help save fuel.

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DESIRABLE CUL-DE-SAC!23899 113 Ave, Maple Ridge

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HOUSE & WORKSHOP!11260 207th St., Maple Ridge

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ROOM FOR EVERYONE!7824 Falcon Cr., Mission

UPDATED, split-entry home with big lot on quiet street with room for everyone! 3 bedrooms up, and 1 bedroom and bathroom down w/separate entrance, perfect for the in-laws! Mostly newer VINYL WINDOWS, newer roof, furnace, updated kitchen, laminate floors, big backyard w/ above ground POOL!

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812 Shaw Ave, Coquitlam

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GATED COMMUNITY#24 920 Citadel Dr., Port Coquitlam Secure gated Citadel Green development for adults 19+. Can’t beat this location in Citadel Heights- close to everything & overlooking park and walking trails! Bright 2 story plan w/ full unfin basement for storage or hobbies. You will love the master suite! Parking is a breeze w/ 2x garage.

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13325 235 St., Maple Ridge This gorgeous 2 storey w/ fully finished walk out basement shows like a brand new house, and backs onto INCREDIBLE GREENBELT. Level entry main floor. Oversize garage for boat parking. Lots more! Superb Location

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NEW LISTING8-11848 Laity St, Maple Ridge

Updated Westside townhome in small, adult oriented 45 + complex. End unit features house-sized living room and dining areas, granite counters and undermount sink in kitchen, gas f/p, big Mbdrm w/ WI clo and ensuite w/ soaker tub, fully fenced, private backyard. A must see!

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SATURDAY, NOV. 8• PoCo Heritage Society

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• Archbishop Carney regional secondary school’s Christmas craft fair starting at 10 a.m. (also on Sunday), 1335 Dominion Ave., PoCo. There will be more than 150 vendors (all products are handmade) plus a semi-gourmet concession, 30 baskets for raffle and a $250 cash prize draw. Info: 604-942-7465.

SUNDAY, NOV. 9• Archbishop Carney regional

secondary school’s Christmas craft fair starting at 10 a.m., 1335 Dominion Ave., PoCo. There will be more than 150 vendors (all products are hand-made) plus a semi-gourmet con-cession, 30 baskets for raffle and a $250 cash prize draw. Info: 604-942-7465.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12• Caregiver Support Meeting,

10-11:30 a.m., Astoria Retirement Resort, 2245 Kelly St., PoCo. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778-789-1496.

• Caregiver Support Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Maillardville com-munity centre, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778-789-1496.

• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a small stamp auc-tion, everyone welcome. Viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stamp-club.ca or 604-941-9306.

THURSDAY, NOV. 13• Tri-City Christian Women’s

Club’s Women’s Connection Luncheon, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Speaker: Ida Struiksma on “How beautiful it is when sisters live together in unity.” Feature: fash-ion Show by Veronica, “Fabulous for Less.” Reservations: Frieda, 604-937-7198.

FRIDAY, NOV. 14• Caregiver Support Meeting,

10-11:30 a.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778-789-1496.

SATURDAY, NOV. 15• Fall fair at Our Lady of

Assumption Church, 2255 Fraser Ave., PoCo, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Garage sale, craft

and baked goods, silent auction, bingo, children’s games, bouncy castles, cakewalk, candy floss/popcorn, Filipino food and more.

SUNDAY, NOV. 16• Hyde Creek Salmon

Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo and Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. Chum and Coho salmon are return-ing to their spawning grounds. See the salmon close up with in-stream salmon demonstra-tions and salmon dissections; informative and interactive displays and exhibits; presen-tations; guided nature walks; hatchery tours; children’s events and more, plus salmon burgers, salmon cookies and a fundrais-ing raffle. Parking is free or use free valet-style parking for your bicycle. Info: www.hydecreek.org, click on Festival.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19• Eagle Ridge Hospital

Auxiliary craft fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (also on Thursday), in the ERH lobby across from the gift shop. Proceeds will be used for the purchase of hospital equip-ment and patient comfort items.

THURSDAY, NOV. 20• Northeast Coquitlam Rate-

payers Association meeting, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr., Coquitlam. All Burke Mountain residents are invited. Info: 604-941-2260 or 604-942-9725.

• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary craft fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in the ERH lobby across from the gift shop. Proceeds will be used for the purchase of hospital equipment and patient comfort items.

VOLUNTEERS• Volunteers wanted for

all positions at Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop, located at 2811B Shaughnessy St., PoCo; applications avail-able at the store during open hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Sundays.

• Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is looking for volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program, which gives young girls the edu-cational support they need by

matching them in a one-to-one tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (com-pleted or in-process), and some experience helping others learn. Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months. Info: 604-873-4525 Ext. 300 or [email protected].

• Hyde Creek Watershed Society is looking for volunteers to assist with programs and operations; society is made up of volunteers of all ages who do-nate time that will fit their sched-ules. A few hours during the month would benefit this group. If you have an interest in helping with hatchery tours, building op-erations or event planning, email [email protected]. Info: www.hydcreek.org.

• Volunteers wanted for Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Weekend Coffee Program in the main lobby at ERH; openings for both Saturday and Sunday shifts. Info: 604-544-1470.

• Crossroads Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam on Friday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606.

• The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No experi-ence is needed as extensive training and ongoing support are provided. If you are interested in learning more about this chal-lenging and rewarding oppor-tunity, visit www.options.bc.ca. and follow the link for the crisis line. Next training starts soon.

• PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-942-7506.

• Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604-936-3624.

• Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 18 with boys 7-14 who have lim-ited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com.

NOV. 11: BURKE MOUNTAIN MEETING• Burke Mountain Naturalists’ November meeting, 7:30 p.m.,

in the hall of Como Lake United Church in Coquitlam. Speaker: Vancouver Aquarium scientist Kathy Heise, who will talk about the effects of underwater noise on whales and other marine mammals off our coast. Admission is free and all are welcome. Info: 604-936-4108 or www.bmn.bc.ca.

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Submitted photoCoquitlam athlete Paul Clerc wrapped up an impressive university soccer career when his five-year eligibilty ran out last week. The 22-year-old is now looking at going to medical school.

Clerc looks to life after UBC soccer

UBC SOCCER

Time on the pitch is over for Coq. residentBy Gary MCKennaThe Tri-CiTy News

During his time with the UBC Thunderbirds soccer team, Paul Clerc racked up numerous accomplish-ments.

The Coquitlam athlete was a part of a team that won back-to-back national championships and he took home several indi-vidual awards, like his 2013 first-team CIS All-Canadian and a student-athlete community award. He was also inducted into the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame’s yearly Wall of Fame for top male college athlete.

Now, with the 2014 sea-son behind him and his five-year university eligibil-ity coming to a close, the 22-year-old player is setting his sights on a new chal-lenge: medical school.

“I have written the MCAT and I hope to apply this fall,” he said. “I’m going to take a bit of a break from soccer. I just need to de-compress a bit. It is a very

short, hard season.”Clerc’s soccer career

ends on a relatively suc-cessful season for the Thunderbirds.

The club made the play-offs, but unfortunately lost to Alberta 2-0 in the Canada West semifinals. However, Clerc and the T-birds won the consolation game to take third place in the con-ference.

He said it would have been nice to finish his uni-versity career with another national championship.

““Knowing it was the last game put some urgency into it. During the game you don’t have much time to reflect on it as much. Your focus is on au-topilot.”

PAUL CLERC

see CLERC, page 46

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Tri-City athletes had strong showings at the cross-country B.C. championships in Victoria last week.

Terry Fox Raven Isaac Wadhani finished the 6.3 km seniors boys event in fifth place out of 235 participants with a time of 21:02.

Meanwhile, Port Moody com-petitor and Grade 11 Heritage Woods student Josh Kozelj finished 33rd with a 22:47 and Archbishop Carney Grade 12 ath-lete Enrique Pedroso finished in 78th with a 24:15.

On the senior girls side, Riverside secondary Grade 10 competitor Olivia Willett led the Tri-City competition in the 4.3 km event, placing 11th out of 225 participants.

Grade 12 student Mikaela Smart fin-ished 16th with 16:25 and Dr. Charles Best secondary athlete Addy Townsend, also in Grade 12, finished in 30th place with a 17:[email protected]

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elaine fleury photoExpress forward Corey Mackin added three more points to his total Wednesday night.

By Gary MCKennaThe Tri-CiTy News

Corey Mackin has done it again.

After scoring two more goals on Wednesday the Coquitlam Express forward is now one-point behind first place in the BCHL scor-ing leader board and first in goals. His latest bout of offence came during a 5-4 win over the visiting Salmon Arm Silverbacks at the

Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.

The visitors opened the scoring opened the scor-ing on the power play after Coquitlam Daniel Fritz took two minutes for holding midway through the first pe-riod. The Silverbacks added to their total a minute later with a marker from Josh Blanchard.

However, Coquitlam started to turn things back around late in the first, when

Mackin setup Brendan Lamont to get the Express on the board.

The second period was all Coquitlam, with Joey Santucci potting a power play goal and Mackin help-ing his team to a 3-2 lead with a shorthanded marker. Mackin added an insurance marker five minutes later.

Salmon Arm brought it to within one midway through the final period, but Santucci restored the

two-goal lead just passed the 12-minute mark. A fourth goal by Salmon Arm’s Ross Heidt was scored with five minutes left but the Silverbacks were unable to force overtime.

Coquitlam goalie Chris Tai was named first star for stopping 39 of the 43 shots he faced. The club hosts Surrey tonight at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Puck drops at 7 p.m.

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FEMALE PLAYER OF THE WEEK:DANAE ECHEVERRIACOQUITLAM METRO-FORD PREDATORSThe Under 14 Division 1 Predators have had a strong start to the 2014-15 Season. Danae Echeverria, a midfi elder for the Predators, has been a force to reckon with from the start of the season to the present. Danae has proven herself and stepped up with strong performances in every game. Danae has played a big part in the teams success this season creating dangerous plays and scoring goals. Danae comes to play every game and works hard until the fi nal whistle. For her outstanding play so far this season, Danae Echeverria is the Coquitlam Metro-Ford female player of the week.

MALE PLAYER OF THE WEEK:DARIAN JUKICH

COQUITLAM METRO-FORD UNITEDThe CMFSC Under 16 Boys MSL United continued their successful season defeating Vancouver FC 3-1. Behind the strong net minding of Darian Jukich, the team solidifi ed their hold on 3rd place in the

tough Under 16 Boys Metro-Selects division. Down 1-0 early, Jukich stopped a key break away and then closed the door the rest of the way. This season Jukich has elevated his game proving himself to

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By Gary McKennaThe Tri-CiTy News

The Terry Fox Ravens ended their AAA high school football regular sea-son schedule in much the same way they started: with a mammoth-sized victory over their opponent.

Now the team is getting ready for the post season and a possible trip to the provincial championships at B.C. Place Stadium at the end of this month.

With a 7-0 record — good for first place in the Eastern Conference — the Ravens will head straight to the quarterfinals, scheduled for either Nov. 21 or 22.

It is still too soon to say who their first-round op-ponent will be, as several

teams are still jockeying for position in games that will take place this weekend.

The latest victim of the Ravens juggernaut was Mt. Boucherie secondary, which fell 44-6 to Fox.

With the win, the Ravens finish the season having been ranked first for the en-tire year. The club also had the best point-differential in the league, outscoring all opponents by 269.

Meanwhile, Centennial secondary has gone in the exact opposite direction of their Tri-City rivals. The Centaurs racked up another loss on Friday, falling 31-30 against Rutland and finish-ing the season with an 0-7 record.


aaa ravens rolling as football playoffs begin

ROBERT MCDONALD PHOTOThe Terry Fox Ravens wrapped up the AAA high school football season with a 44-6 win over Mt. Boucherie.

SuBMiTTED PHOTOPaul Clerc uses his head during a UBC soccer match.

ClerC eNds Career oN high NoTe

But he added that it was nice to put the jersey on one last time during the game last week.

“Knowing it was the last game put some urgency into it,” he said. “During the game you don’t have much time to reflect on it as much. Your focus is on autopilot.”

While university soc-cer may be behind Clerc, he said he hopes to keep playing, although not at the high level he is accustomed to.

He noted that there are many leagues around the Lower Mainland and that he has already received a few offers to play when he is ready to get back into the game.

“On the one hand, it is sad and kind of demoral-izing that I don’t get to come back next season and avenge this year’s loss,” he said. “But now I can start to experience other things that I might be interested in. I know there are a lot of opportu-nities out there.”


continued from page 45

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5K Walk for YouthSports Teams, School Groups/PAC Committees, and Youth Activity Groups: Has your organization lost government funding? Do you want an easy way for your group to earn money?

Join the Optimist 5K Walk for Youth. We look after all the event management, signage, promotion, advance/walk day registration and refreshments. YOUR group takes home 75% of the money you raise. This year, the net proceeds will support the breakfast program at School District 43. Everyone benefits. PLUS each registered group is entered into a bonus draw – a grant to match up to $1,000 of the funds raised by your group!

WHEN: November 11, 2014Registration at 12 Noon Walk begins at 1:00 PM WHERE: Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex

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To receive registration & pledge package contact us at: Walk for Youth Hotline (604) 465-0521 orEmail [email protected] (include a phone number)

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Optimist Annual Free SkateWhen: November 11 from 1:30‐3:30 PM

Where: Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex Free Admission and Free Skate Rental

Please bring a non‐perishable food item for the SHARE Food Bank. This afternoon of free fun is one way that the Coquitlam Optimist Club shows appreciation for the positive contributions of our young people.

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Walk for YouthSports Teams, School Groups/PAC Committees, and Youth Activity Groups: Has your organization lost government funding? Do you want an easy way for your group to earn money?Join the Optimist Walk for Youth. We look after all the event management, signage, promotion, advance/walk day registration and refreshments. Everyone benefits. PLUS each registered group is entered into a bonus draw - a grant to match up to $1,000 of the funds raised by your group!

WHEN: November 11, 2014Registration at 12 NoonWalk begins at 12:30 amWHERE: Poirier Sports and Leisure ComplexWalk is on the Centennial School track - sorry no dogs allowed on the track.

New Westminster will be celebrating Christmas with the annual Santa Claus parade followed by a day of festive fun in Downtown New West and then ending with the offi cial tree lighting at Hyack Square.

#1 PARADE ENTRIES 11am StartNon-profi t organizations and commercial businesses are invited to participate in the parade. All entries are encouraged to incorporate the theme of “A Child’s Christmas”.

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ALL PARADE APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETEDAND RETURNED BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, 2014.

#2 CALL FOR PERFORMERS 11am – 4pmPerformers and performing arts groups (e.g., choirs, carolers, and children’s performers) living in or connected to New Westminster are invited to submit proposals to perform before, during and after the parade. The theme for this year’s parade is “A Child’s Christmas” and we are seeking acts that are family-oriented and will engage children of all ages. Performances will take place at various locations in the Downtown area including Shops at New West, Fraser River Discovery Centre, River Market, Hyack Square, Anvil Centre and various street locations. Performers are sought for the following areas:

1. Entertainers who have require no technical support and can perform (15-20min) in either an indoor or outdoor location.

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Royal City Youth Ballet Company Society proudly presents, for the 26th season, the full length ballet, the Nutcracker.

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130 HELP WANTED

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certifi cation? Get Certifi ed, 604-575-3944

• ORDER PICKERS & COUNTER SALES

• DRIVER /WAREHOUSE PERSON

Required for Gregg Distributors. Langley warehouse distributor of industrial & automotive supplies is looking for self-motivated, energetic people to join our team. Knowledge of automotive and trucking industries is an asset.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

Fax Resumes: 604.888.4688 or Email: [email protected] or

Visit:www.greggdistributors.ca

PRODUCTION STAFFK-Bro Linen Systems

FPT/FT positions availableFHourly pay rate $10.72 - $12.80FAbility to work weekends is req.

K-Bro Linen operates a largemodern commercial laundry

facility located within a short walkfrom Lake City Skytrain in Bby.

Apply in Person8035 Enterprise St., Burnaby

Nov. 14th, 2014 between9:30 am – 4:30 pm

110 CAREER SERVICES/JOB SEARCH

111 CARETAKERS/RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS



130 HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDEDThe following routes are now availableto deliver the News in the TriCity area:

8224430 Decaire St445 Schoolhouse St1324-1423 Charland Ave1500-1551 Dansey Ave 90611793-1891 Aire Cres (odd)2161 Lamprey Dr1715-2191 Western Dr 90171221-1286 Gateway Pl2309-2438 Kensington Cres1215-1266 Kensington Pl1217-1265 Knights Crt2306-2378 Nottingham Pl607190-149 April Rd2-50 Bedingfi eld St100-108 Roe Dr (even)1-19 Symmes Bay90082335-2496 Begbie Terr926-974 Captain Crt909-993 Citadel Dr2314-2453 Colonial Dr922-982 Moody Crt91103511-3550 Carlisle St3527-3564 Graham St3600-3675 Hughes Pl2302-2416 Patricia Ave (even)2377-2441 Scott Pl3520-3550 Stevenson St87911299 Coast Meridian Rd86083248-3256 Mariner Way2840 Norman Ave991-1032 Ogden St1014-1031 Palmdale St1015-1028 Saddle St6082201-241 Parkside Dr (odd)1-74 Wilkes Creek Dr8454836-946 Como Lake Ave (even)835-929 Grover Ave728-740 Hailey St (even)834-925 Regan Ave87901266-1299 Creekstone Terr1266-1319 Hollybrook St3336-3361 Leston Ave3347-3361 Mason Ave (odd)1280-1311 Sadie Cres92291005-1233 Dominion Ave (odd)2430-2485 Ottawa St1260-1268 Riverside Dr2471-2483 Tigris Cres2430-2472 Yangtze Gate (even)1202-1260 Yangtze Pl (even)87941423-1516 Dayton St3402-3428 Harper Rd (even)3425-3450 Horizon Dr1502-1510 Shoreview Pl92113233-3537 Fremont St3311-3569 Handley Cres725-875 Prairie Ave3301-3362 Rae St90581567-1771 Eastern Dr1602-1748 Pitt River Rd2081-2089 Pooley Ave1624-1846 Scarborough Cres1582-1619 Stella Pl90671602-1690 McChessney St1608-1682 McHugh Close1602-1696 McPherson Dr2316-2368 Nacht Ave Other routes not listed may be avail. Please call to enquire.If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please callCirculation @ 604-472-3042and quote the route number.

130 HELP WANTED


142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

Collections Clerk(Surrey Head Offi ce)

Van-Kam Freightways has an opening for a Collections Clerk working out of our Surrey head offi ce as part of the Account Re-ceivable team dealing with soft collections. This detail oriented position will be accountable for ensuring past due accounts over 45 days are collected in a timely manner. This position will also be responsible for customer service enquires, processing credit card transactions, and cash applica-tion.

Applicants should have at least two (2) years of collections and customer service experience working in a results oriented envi-ronment. An intermediate knowl-edge of both Microsoft Word and Excel is a necessity.

Interested candidates should at-tach an updated resume and cov-er letter to:

[email protected] or fax: 604-587-9889

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

Customer Service CoordinatorReq. for Fuchs Langley. Will take customer calls, emails & faxes, enter orders using SAP, send releases to warehouses,invoicing & expediting of orders. Must be very effi cient, detail oriented, organized, capable of multi-task-ing, and experienced in customer service work & computer entry.

$18.00/hr. Plus Profi t Sharing Bonuses. Mon.-Fri. 40 hrs./wk.

Fax resume: 604-888-1145or e-mail: [email protected]

156 SALES

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Req. for Westcoast Moulding & Millwork, a building product supplier in Surrey. Previous sales experience in related fi eld required. Existing established territory with solid customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential.

Excellent RemunerationPackage & Full Benefi ts.

Please e-mail resume: [email protected]

or fax: 604-513-1194

130 HELP WANTED


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanic

(Surrey Terminal)

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. re-quires two (2) full-time Commer-cial Trailer Journeyman Mechan-ics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road.

Applicants should have an in-spectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experi-ence in a freight fl eet environ-ment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fl eet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers.

For more information, call Derek,

at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149



Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those be-ing considered will be contacted.



Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic

(Surrey Terminal)

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd.requires two (2) full-time Com-mercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.

Applicants should have an in-spectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experi-ence in a freight fl eet environ-ment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fl eet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers.

For more information, call Derek,

at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149



Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those be-ing considered will be contacted.



PARTSPERSON, required for busy Forklift Dealer in Delta. Must have some parts experience. Pls send resume via email [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICSTAROT CARD READINGS

by Caroline $30. 604-457-1045

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

Specializing in Private Events!We Come To You! Doing It All,

From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals

• Weddings • B-B-Ques• Birthdays • AnniversariesUnique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized MenusTailored To Your Function...

Kristy [email protected]

or Visit us at: www.threescompanycatering.ca

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

206 APPLIANCE REPAIRS

POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed

236 CLEANING SERVICES

EVAS CLEANING SERVICESLicensed & Bonded

Quality Cleaning & Move In/OutWe do the work personally

with only Non-Toxic Products

Ewa 604-220-0467Eva 604-290-6061

164 WAREHOUSE


236 CLEANING SERVICES

. housecleaning 604-551-3255

MAIDS R’ USBEST CLEANERS

AROUND GUARANTEED!Residential & Commercial

Weekly, Bi-Monthly- Best Rates!

Since 1985 604-808-0212

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

UNIQUE CONCRETEDESIGN

F All types of concrete work FF Re & Re F Forming F Site prepFDriveways FExposed FStamped

F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FREE ESTIMATES

HERFORT CONCRETENO JOB TOO SMALL

Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish

*Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed

Aggregate *Stamped Concrete.*Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement

EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB InsuredLeo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

257 DRYWALL

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

260 ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

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

Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.

269 FENCING

CEDAR & CHAINLINKFENCING

“Where Quality matters more than Quantity”

Reasonable Rates.Free Estimates. Call Marv:

(604)462-0408

275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

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

281 GARDENING

FALL CLEAN UPS Hedge Trim S Lawn Cuts

S Tree PruningYard Maintenance

Insured S Guaranteed John 778-867-8785

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump

Trucks for hireTOPSOIL & GRAVEL

604-531-5935

164 WAREHOUSE


Central Coquitlam Co-opAND

Seniors Only Building

$826/mo. No subsidy.Close to transit, schools

& shops

2BR apts - Bright & Large

Sandy 604 945 [email protected]


281 GARDENING

Prompt Delivery Available7 Days / Week

Meadows LandscapeSupply Ltd.

Bark Mulch Lawn & Garden Soil

Drain Gravel Lava Rock River Rock Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311meadowslandscapesupply.com

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280MIKE 604-961-1280

Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window

Cleaning & Pressure Washing. Grants Home Maint. 604-936-2808.

M.T. GUTTERSProfessional Installation5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffi t28 YEARS EXPERIENCE

~ FULLY INSURED ~

Call Tim 604-612-5388

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTSZIGGY’S RENOVATIONS. All types int/ext. Quality work. Free Est. Best prices! (604)931-4224 or 992-4146

HOME REPAIRS, renovations, plumbing, electrical, carpentry & painting. Reas rates. 604-945-7099.

HANDY MAN, all small jobsAttic Insulation Top-Up,

Gutters Cleaned & RepairedFences + Railings

AHI Home Maintenance 604.317.0490

or [email protected]

HOME IMPROVEMENTSCarpentry, painting, drywall, tilesQuality work - reasonable price

Martin 778-355-5840

RENO &REPAIR

NO JOB TOO SMALL!Renovations/Repairs/BuildingEmergency services available!

S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing

Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565)“Family Owned & Operated

in the Tri-Cities”

Residential & Commercial“Award Winning Renovations”

32 Years of Experience

[email protected]


288 HOME REPAIRS

If I can’t do it

It can’t be done

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, fl ooring, tiling, plumbing,

painting, miscellaneous, etc.VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN

OVER 30 LINES OF WORK!* Quality work * Prompt Service

* Fair prices For positive results Call Robert

SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

300 LANDSCAPING

317 MISC SERVICES

Dump Site Now OpenSBroken Concrete RocksS

$24.00 Per Metric TonSMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS

$24.00 Per Metric TonGrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

$59.00 Per TonMeadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

320 MOVING & STORAGE

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683

AFFORDABLE MOVINGwww.affordablemoversbc.com

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks

Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree Estimate/Senior DiscountResidential~Commercial~PianosLOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-41401PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world

Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person*Reliable Careful Movers. *RubbishRemoval. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men

BIG OR SMALL MOVESStart $45/hr ~ All size trucks

Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca604 - 720 - 2009

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PRO ACC PAINTING LTD - Est. 1989

F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting

B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.

Ph: 604-942-4383www.pro-accpainting.com

INTERIOR PAINTING Small jobs welcome. 45 Years exp.

Call Tega @ 604-418-6242.

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,

2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services.


329 PAINTING & DECORATINGNORTHSTARS PAINTING

www.northstars-painting.comMaster Painters at Students Rates.We will BEAT any Qualifi ed Quotes.

778.245.9069

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

Robert J. O’Brien

604-728-5643

338 PLUMBINGBRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7

Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More

Call Aman: 778-895-2005

341 PRESSURE WASHING

GUTTER CLEANINGSAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

Free est. Reasonable rates.778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

EAGLE ROOFINGTar & Gravel

DAsphalt D Interlocking shinglesDTorch-on MembraneD Laminated shinglesAll types of Roofi ng Repairs

Free Estimates 604-467-6065

COMPLETE ROOFING + Repairs & gutters. All Roofs - Cedar, Shingles, Torch-On, Flat. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106

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

SKY VIEW ROOFINGBest Choice. Save 15%

604-615-0299www.skyviewroofi ngltd.com

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

. FREE Scrap Metal Removal.

.FREE Scrap metal removal. Appls, BBQS, exercise equip, cars, etc. 604-572-3733 ww.tkhaulaway.com

372 SUNDECKS

. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688

.Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com


374 TREE SERVICES

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

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

Your Tree ServiceFor Honest Prices& Quality Work

Call Scott at604-618-0333

Certifi edArborist

Free Estimates *Fully Insured

PETS

477 PETS

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

CHAMPIONSHIP AKITA PUPS with papers. $1,800. Call 604-751-0191

CHIHUAHUA, FEMALE, 2 yrs old, very friendly, $500. Call (604)794-7347

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $525. 1-604-794-5844

MINI DACHSHUND PUPPIES born Aug. 30, 2 males, unique smooth coat silver dapple and black & tan piebald, raised by 13 year old girl in 4H dog obediance, well socialized. 1st shots & deworming, $850 (will go toward education fund) 604-820-4827 Mission

MULTIPOOS. Under 8 lbs. 5 weeks old. Beautiful & fl uffy. Velcro dogs. Can email pics. Vet checked, 1st shots. Guar’d. $800. Can hold for Christmas. 604-302-6647

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

SHEPHERD/LAB/Retriever X puppies f/m, vet checked, $350. (604)794-5953 Chwk

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

506 APPLIANCES

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

536 FOOD PRODUCTS

HANSRA FARM MARKET: FREE RANGE EGGS + ORGANIC Eggs, Frozen Blueberries & Raspberries for sale. 18266 Old Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows (604)459-9393

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

CHECK CLASSIFIEDSbbccccllaassssiiffiieedd..ccoomm604-575-5555

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALEHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquitlam: Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent. Sorry no pets.

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

(604)936-5755

GARIBALDI Court(604) 463-9522

Central Maple Ridge 2 Bedroom units available. Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No PetsFor more info: google us.

CRIME FREE BUILDING

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms available $825/mo & $925/mo

Great LocationQueen Anne Apts.* Renovated Suites *

*Large *Clean *Very QuietIncludes: Heat, Hot Water

and HydroNear Shopping & Amenities.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

12186-224 St, Maple RidgeCertifi ed Crime Free Buildings

Maple Ridge Central

Certifi ed crime free clean quiet building for mature adults only. 1 bdrm, gas f/p. No smokers No pets $600 + utils.

(604) 467- 5271

MAPLE RIDGE

Reno’d 1 Bdrm suite$730/mo

Util + sec pkng extraNo pets. Close to amen.

Ref’s & Credit Check Req’d.

McIntosh PlazaSuit Mature Adults

22330 McIntosh Avenue(604)463-6841

PORT COQUITLAM1 bdrm suite ~ $7752 bdrm suite ~ $925

S Includes heat/hot waterS 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across streetS Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT604-464-3550

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDOPORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm twnhs $885. 2 Bdrm apt $830 Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground fl oor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersec-tion. Call 604-464-3550.

736 HOMES FOR RENT

1.24 ace. 4 Bedrooms waterfront executive house; 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $2850/mo. 604-649-8987

749 STORAGE

Pitt Meadows Marina14179 Reichenback Rd

Moorage RentalYear or Semi-annual

Outdoor Storage Available Starting

At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks &

Trailers Launch Ramp with 3 lines and

ample parking for tracks and trailers Onsite Manager

604.465.7713

750 SUITES, LOWERCOQUITLAM. 2 bdrm gr/lvl, full bath, prkg, shrd lndry, nr mall, Douglas College. NS/NP. Avl now. $950 inc util, no cbl. 604-518-5138.

COQUITLAM Munday Park area, grnd lvl 2 bdrm ste w/inste lndry & W/D. Immed. NP/NS 604-710-4739

COQUITLAM Westwood Plateau 1300 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, lndry, lrg kitchen w/gas range, $1100/mo incl utils & net/cble. Dec 1 N/S. (604)944-8881

COQUITLAM - W.W. PLATEAU.Bright 1300 sf, 2 bdrm suite in cul de sac, 5 appls, priv entry, pkng, near bus/schls. $1150 + 1/3 elec & gas. Avail now. Call 778-869-1144

COQUITLAM WW Plat Quiet 1 bd priv entry, patio & lndry. $900/mo. Avail now. NS/NP. 604-944-1941

POCO, Main fl r, 2 BR, new kitchen & bath, new laminate, 1000+ sq.ft. central loc, ideal for prof cpl, $1000 util incl. N/S, N/P. 778-847-5777.

PORT MOODY College Prk large clean 1 bdrm gr/level suite in quiet CDS, like new, fresh paint, new fl rs, priv entry, lots of pkng. NS/NP.$800 incl utils. Call 604-937-0945.

752 TOWNHOUSESCOQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets, $1085/mo. Call 604-942-2277

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

TOWNHOUSES2 Bdrm Unit Available

*Near schools *5 Appliances*Decorative FireplacesAvailable Immediately

~also 1 bdrm apartment avail~Call 604-942-2012

www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca

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

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

Dreaming of a NEW CAREER?Check out bcclassified.com’s Employment andCareer Sections for information 604-575-5555

toll-free 1-866-575-5777

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

812 AUTO SERVICESMobile Mechanic- Do small auto repairs - brakes, tune-ups etc.All work guaranteed. Insured.

Have tools- will travel. 604-308-8073

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size

vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200The Scrapper

U-HAUL MovingCenter Port Moody

claims a Landlords Contrac-tual Lien against the follow-ing persons goods in storage at;

2500 Barnet Highway Port Moody, BC,

Tel: 604-461-1717Note: Auction is subject

to cancellation atanytime.

106 Yvonne Andrews3142 E 16th Avenue,Vancouver, BC

110 Jesse Phillips 255 Newport Drive,Port Moody, BC

208 Michelle Wheeldon7488 Southwynde Avenue, Burnaby, BC

211 Mark Milligan 1141 Cecile Drive,Port Moody, BC

242 Joesph Nadjiwan 4778 Sardis Street, Burnaby, BC

248 Keely Boyer 201 Edward Cresent,Port Moody, BC

A sale will take place at the storage location on Friday, November 14, 2014. Viewing 10:00AM-12:00PM. Sealed bids will be opened at 12:30PM. Room contents are per-sonal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire con-tents of each locker unit.

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Councillor Asmundson is focused and always has a heart to improve on the Multi-cultural aspects of Coquitlam. I enjoy every conversation with him and admire his dedication to the community.

– Alfred Lam

Knowing Brent, I have been impressed by his diligence, commitment, logic on the job, and his decision making regarding everything from our local economy to the environment.

– Wim Vander Zalm

As a City councillor, Brent brings a balanced point of view to the job and possesses a wealth of experience and a common sense approach to everyday issues.

– Jon Meneghello

Re-Elect Brent Asmundson BrentAsmundson.ca @BrentAsmundson

Let’s continue to work togetherfor a healthy, safe & stronger community Brent Asmundson

Experienced, Knowledgeable and Community Focused

As a long time resident of the City of Coquitlam, married with two grown children, employed as a transit bus driver for 28 years in our community, I have been proud to serve and call Coquitlam my home.

I have always seen the potential of our city and I am committed to making sure that your tax dollars are spent wisely, our neighbourhoods are safe, that we incorporate environmentally sound development and infrastructure practices, are business friendly and continue to improve roads and transit options.

We all have a voice in local government, and I will carry on with my goal to make sure that your voices are heard. I believe and will continue to ensure that the City’s Best Management Practices are open, transparent and respectful.

I express my sincere gratitude to the community representatives and the many local citizens and advocates who have worked with me as we continue to make Coquitlam a great place to live, work and play.

Contact information:Phone: 604-352-1542

Email: [email protected]

Transportation that works• Improve roads and cycling

options with a pedestrian-friendly focus

• Manage transportation initiatives toaddress traffi c congestion

• Link our neighbourhoods with increased transit options & service Improvements

Value for our tax dollar• Streamline city services by reducing red tape and improving customer service• Well managed facilities to respond to the needs of our residents• Responsible fi nancial management and fi scal accountability

A healthy and safe community• Increase police visibility that works to deter crime• Fire and Rescue service that save lives and protect property• Continue to reduce homelessness of families, youth and those in need

PROUD TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY

Vote Nov. 15, 2014

Brent AsmundsonRE-ELECT

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GrowthCoquitlam’s population is expected to increase by 50% in the next decade and we must manage this growth by adhering to our neighbourhood plans, protect-ing the environment and ensuring that today’s residents don’t see a drop in current services.

Preserving Our NeighbourhoodsI’m committed to keeping commuter traf c off residential streets, making sure new homes t in with the character of the neighbourhood, preserving heritage areas. We must work with developers to provide suf cient parking, protect open spaces and create community amenities.

TaxesExpenses need to be controlled so that taxes don’t increase at a rate higher than our ability to pay. We must challenge expenditures, look for ef ciencies and ensure our residents receive the highest value for each tax dollar.

TransportationI will advocate for increased police presence at SkyTrain stations, improved bus service and the creation of park-and-ride lots in Burquitlam and Town Centre so all Coquitlam residents can use the new service without creating parking shortages on surrounding commercial and residential streets.

RiverviewAs chairperson of Coquitlam’s Riverview Lands Advisory Committee I have lobbied for the creation of a world-class mental health and wellness facility, and for the preservation of these beautiful and historic grounds.

Parks, Recreation and CultureWe must support our growing population by building new parks, improving outdoor recreation amenities, and nding partners to help expand our cultural and recreational facilities. As our population ages we must improve our seniors’ centers and provide increased programming.

RE-ELECT Craig HODGE FOR Coquitlam Council

“I was fortunate as a child to grow up in Coquitlam, buy a house here, work in

my community, enjoy the recreational opportunities here and I want our

children and future generations to be able to do the same.”

• Elected to council in 2011• Chair, Riverview Lands Advisory Committee• Chair, Coquitlam’s Sports Council• Chair, Maillardville Commercial and Cultural Revitalization Committee• Director, Metro Vancouver Parks & Environment Committee• Vice Chair, City/School District Liaison Committee• Scout leader• Coach, youth soccer and ball hockey• Past President, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce• Past President, Coquitlam Heritage Society

| 604.240.1534 | [email protected] | www.craighodge.caAuthorized by Darla Furlani, fi nancial agent 604.240.1069

Craig with his wife Darla and their three boys at Lafarge lake.

About Craig Hodge.

RE-ELECT

Craig HODGE


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CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR: RICHARD STEWART

In the six years that Richard Stewart has occupied the mayor’s chair, the city of Coquitlam has gone through unprec-

edented change. New developments have sprung up in the City Centre, Burke Mountain and Burquitlam, and the construction of the Evergreen Line is scheduled to start running in 2016.

“There is still a lot of work to be done,” he said. “We are getting good stuff accomplished but there are a lot of things that are part way through and there are a lot of things that still need to be done.”

After decades of stalemate, Stewart, 55, said he is happy to see that rapid transit is finally coming to Coquitlam.

With most of the major legwork behind it, the city can now focus on how to integrate the Evergreen Line into the neighbourhoods and create pedestrian-friendly hubs.

“I want to see it completed in a way that ben-efits Coquitlam the most,” he said. “There are tweaks related to green space, parking and walk-ability… that we are advancing that haven’t been done in other communities.”

There is also more work to be done with the Riverview Hospital lands, he said. Council has adopted a vision to turn the 244-acre property into a health campus that would be able to treat people suffering from addictions and mental illness. Now the city needs to get the provincial government on board to put up some funding to pay for the plan, Stewart added.

“Now we are in the lobbying phase,” he said. Stewart has heard the criticisms levelled at

him by his challenger, Coun. Lou Sekora, that he lacks leadership at the council table. But he argues that he has a different method of operat-ing than his opponent, preferring to establish a consensus on council before moving forward with a proposal.

“I don’t think decisions gets made in the mayor’s office,” he said. “They get made at the council table and I am one of nine.”

Stewart also takes issue with Sekora’s promise to reduce taxes while maintaining and even in-creasing services. The only way that is possible, he said, is to sell land, spend reserves and to defer maintenance work that will end up costing the city more money down the road.

“It is easy to do in the short term,” he said. “But we cheat ourselves and the next generation by not doing the maintenance and not making sure the reserves are in place.”

He added that council has gone through the city operating budget department by depart-ment and has found efficiencies that have been able to slow the tax rate increase.

The city is also looking at different ways of paying for much-needed infrastructure, Stewart said. He points to the construction of Lincoln

Station in City Centre, which is being paid for largely by developers and realtors in the area, as well as the federal government, through a public-private partnership.

Contrary to what his opponent has said, Stewart believes that council has worked well over the two terms he has served as mayor.

“It’s about consensus building,” Stewart said. “We have some really good candidates, includ-ing incumbents, and some new ones running as well. We have an opportunity to continue having a council that represents the commu-nity well.”

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““[Reducing taxes] is easy to do in the short term. But we cheat ourselves and the next generation by not doing the maintenance and not making sure the reserves are in place.”Mayor Richard Stewart, running for re-election

Mayor Stewart:Make the most of benefits of Evergreen Line

RICHARD STEWART CONTACT INFOn Phone number: 604-314-4345n Website: www.richardstewart.can Social: www.facebook.com/mayorstewart • @MayorStewart


DENNIS

MARSDENCOQUITLAM CITY COUNCIL

Listening to and Speaking out FOR YOU!

0% Property Tax Increase– Let’s Take a Break from Rising Taxes:

• Improved Budget Planning and Money Management

• Maintain Services Important to Residents

• Creating a Long Term Financial Strategy

Smart Development– Let’s Build a City Where Our Kids can Afford to Stay:

• Create Affordable Options in Established Areas for Single Family Homes

• Maintain the Character of Established Neighbourhoods

• Create Opportunities for Family Supporting Jobs

Safe Streets – Let’s Keep Our Streets Safe from Crime & Traffic

• Improved Traffic Safety on Residential Streets and Around Schools

• Redeployment of RCMP Resources to Active Policing Roles

“We have cooperated with Dennis onmany community initiatives over the past10 years, he has a good balance of

business knowledge, finance and anunderstanding of community needs that wouldmake him a great addition to City Council."- Bill Dick, Phoenix Truck & Crane

“I’ve had the pleasure of working withDennis on a Charity board and continuallyfound him to be hard working, diligent, and

a healthy contributor bringing great ideas andinsight to the conversation. I believe that Denniswould be a strong addition to council. “- Wim Vander Zalm, Owner Art Knapp

www.dennismarsden.ca

NOV. 15thELECT DENNIS MARSDEN

COQUITLAM CITY COUNCILAuthorized by Financial Agent Dennis Marsden [email protected]

Vision

DedicationFocus

Nov. 15thre-electmae reiDcoquitlam city council

Mae has demonstrated her competence and experience both at City Council and in the Community for 23 years. She is a busy, energetic, and effective member of Council.

mae reid’s community record includes:• City Councillor - 23 years• Coquitlam Maillardville Heritage Trust - Director• Chamber of Commerce - Vice President• Coquitlam/PoCo Crime Prevention Committee -

Chairman• BC Crime Prevention Committee - Director• Westminster Credit Union - Chairman and Director• BC Central Credit Union - Director• Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation Donation Committee• BC Real Estate Association - Director• PoCoMo Youth Services - Director• Coquitlam Foundation - Special Events Committee

council Appointments:• Riverview Task Force - Chair• Coquitlam Aggregate Task Force - Chair• Emergency Measures Committee• Administrative & Corporate Services Committee - Chair • Growth Management Committee - Chair• Recreation Cultural Services Committee - Chair• Evergreen Cultural Centre Board• Place Maillardville Board• United Way - Board of Governors• Family Court & Youth Justice Committee• Gateway Committee - Chair• Coquitlam Library - Trustee• Business & Economic Development Committee - Chair• Community Liaison Committee - Chair• Metro Vancouver - Board of Directors (current)

Business Background:• Seven years Business Administration and Office

Management• Eight years Paralegal• Thirty six years Real Estate

reiD, maeNovember 15th re-elect mAe reiD

Authorized by John Johnson, Financial Agent - [email protected]

Growth - Building For tomorrowHousing affordability is an urgent need everywhere in the lower mainland, not only in Coquitlam. We are moving ahead with a diverse selection of housing options, and challenging our builders to be innovative and practical. We are one of the high growth communities in the Lower Mainland. Burquitlam is undergoing massive change around the SkyTrain line, as is our Town Centre area. Burke Mountain is developing at a rapid pace, and we are busy keeping up with interest in Maillardville and rhe Fraser Mills neighbourhoods. I have the knowledge and enthusiasm to continue to push for the best from the builders. The WOW factor is what we are looking for!

core Services, Police & FireWhen we discuss Public Safety, it does not just mean Police & Fire. It also means safe roads and intersections and quality underground services. We have increasing costs for delivery of the services from Metro Vancouver, however this year we have a decrease in the cost of garbage services with recycling being done by MMBC.Our new fire station in Burke Mountain is nearing competion and an open house for residents should be very soon.The MosT pressing issue is that there has to be an acknowledgement as to what we as taxpayers can afford to pay when it comes to negotiations of contracts. We want and need to provide the best at a fair cost.

taxes & Fiscal responsibilityPlanning our community’s financial future is a huge challenge. Issues such as growth, transportation, infrastructure, roads and the environment need to be tackled with the ever present knowledge that we are taxed to the limit. Our business taxes are amongst the highest in the Province. This is unacceptable.

We are very limited by legislation as to how we

raise revenues and more responsibilities are being downloaded to the City that we do not have funds for.

environment & riverview landsMy friends, the Riverview lands are our heritage site. We have an irreplaceable arboretum with a tree collection valued at well over $50 million dollars. I am dedicated to keeping these lands intact for health services, mental wellness, research and education. This would provide a wealth of jobs and education.Our citizens are demanding that the environment takes precedence in all our planning and development. Although we are not perfect, we have come a long way toward respecting our water courses, fish habitat, and green spaces more than ever before, and we must continue to do so ... especially in light of new pressures from climate change and transportation of potentially hazardous materials.

Sports, recreation, & cultureWe are in the public consultation phase of the City-wide master Parks Plan. I am excited about engaging our citizens in this most important document.

Demographics are changing and we need to be inclusive of everyone as to our active and passive parks, trails, and open spaces. Our new Library in Town Centre is a very popular place!!! Place des Arts, Mackin House, Evergreen Theatre are all bursting at the seams and it is time to focus more on our Cultural needs.

Phone: 604.464.0414 • email: [email protected] • Website: www.votemaereid.ca

my Favourite city BuildingI am so proud to have taken a Lead Role in this project… many other jurisdictions are following our success and animals are finally getting the care and respect they so deserve… thanks to all our animal welfare caregivers in the community who help us along the way and a special thanks to all our Volunteers and Animal Shelter Staff and Bylaw Officers for their care and compassion of our "guests."


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CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR: LOU SEKORA

More than 16 years ago, Lou Sekora made a decision that he says he still regrets to this day: resigning the

mayor’s chair in Coquitlam to jump into federal politics.

Now, after serving two years in Ottawa as a member of Parliament for the former Port Moody-Coquitlam riding and as a city council-lor since 2005, he wants his old job back.

“We would go back to the policies we had when I was mayor,” said the 84-year-old Sekora, who held the office from 1983 to 1998. “We do not have leadership. If we had real leadership this would be a different thing.”

On the campaign trail, as he has done at the council table, Sekora rails against what he calls a growing civic bureaucracy and the increasing size of government.

He has stated that he can cut 5% out of the budget without impacting services, a feat he has promised before but said he could not accom-plish because council would not support him.

(In the 2011 election campaign, he stated publicly he could single-handedly find $5 mil-lion in savings without staff or service cuts but failed to offer details of those cuts. The next year on council, he stated he could find $3 million in savings “without any staff cuts, without any ser-vice cuts or anything else,” again failing to offer details to colleagues.)

“Nobody would listen,” he said, later adding that current Mayor Richard Stewart has kept council “in the dark and they don’t see the whole picture.”

One area where Sekora said he could find sav-ings is in the money that is spent on staff time. Currently, city managers sit through long meet-ings while council deliberates issues that may not necessarily impact their departments, he said. If committees were broken up by departments, Sekora said that less time would be wasted.

He also wants to limit hiring and pull back the reins on overall staffing costs.

“The city is loaded up with bureaucrats,” he said. “There are bureaucrats we don’t have to have. Every time you go to a meeting, we have another manager.”

Sekora has outlined a list of promises in his election platform: He wants to hire more RCMP officers to conduct better traffic enforcement. Like the rest of council, he wants to protect the Riverview Hospital lands from development and keep it as a health care facility. He wants to rebuild Mackin House, Place des Arts, Place Maillard and Dogwood Pavilion, and make civic government more transparent.

If elected, he said he will even push for the amalgamation of the Tri-Cities, something he believes could save taxpayers in the area $20 million per year.

Sekora said he can accomplish all this while

keeping taxes low and inviting for business and entrepreneurs. “There is a lot of fat in the budget,” he said. “It is a budget that is run by the bureaucracy and the bureaucracy has taken over the city hall and the politicians.”

Sekora has a long history in the community. He moved to Coquitlam in 1947, eventually win-ning a seat on council in the 1973 civic election. Ten years later he was mayor.

Today, having recently celebrated his 84th birthday — that would make him 88 at the end of the next council term — Sekora said he is not slowing down anytime soon.

“It’s all about how you feel,” he said. “Jimmy Pattison is much older than me and he runs an empire… My health is perfect and I feel good.”


““There is a lot of fat in the budget. It is a bud-get that is run by the bureaucracy and the bureaucracy has taken over the city hall and the politicians.”Coun. Lou Sekora, who is running for mayor

Coun. Sekora:Coquitlam mustcut staffing coststo save money

LOU SEKORA CONTACT INFOn Phone number: 604-313-0500n Website: www.electlousekora.ca


ELECT

to Coquitlam City Council on Saturday, November 15

CITIZEN NOT POLITICIAN,A CANDIDATE WHO CARES

TeriTOWNER

• Keeping children safe – in our parks, playgrounds, streets and school zones

• Protecting and enriching our diverse neighbourhoods and green spaces

• Strengthening residents’ voices on spending priorities and policy decisions

• Improving transportation choices and housing options; enhancing public safety

• Promoting a healthy, active community offering a variety of opportunities for activity and fun for all

• Improving traffi c and pedestrian safety on our streets

• Respecting community consultation and embracing resident input

Family Focused.Community Centred.Future Minded.teritowner.caAuthorized by Kristina Marrington, Financial Agent, 604-614-5500

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VOTE

ROB BOTTOSfor Coquitlam School Trustee

For Real Leadership Experience

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Life Skills Worker - BCGEU Local 303Former Assistant District Commissioner Troop, Coquitlam District Scouts

Approved by Financial Agent Rob Bottos [email protected]

Lou SEKORA

A VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE, PROVEN LEADERSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY, DECISION-

MAKING AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY IS A VOTE FOR:

VOTER INFORMATIONAdvance Polls 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

November 8, 2014Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier Street

Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way

November 14, 2014Pinetree Community Centre, 630 Poirier Street

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 604-927-3025.

November 12, 2014Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier Street


Coquitlam residents hoping to cast a ballot in the upcoming civic election may want to make sure they qualify to vote before heading to the polls on Nov. 15.

An eligible resident elector must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age and have lived in B.C. for at least six months and in Coquitlam for 30 days prior to the election.

Those who are not on the voters list will need to register and can do so by bringing two pieces of ID or proof of residency documents to their polling station on voting day. Permissible per-

sonal documents include:• B.C. driver’s licence;• B.C. identification card issued by the motor

vehicles branch;• owner’s certificate of insurance and vehicle

licence issued by ICBC;• CareCard;• Ministry of Social Development and

Economic Security request for continued assis-tance form;

• social insurance card;• Canadian citizenship card;

• valid Canadian passport;• current property tax notice;• credit card;• utility bill.Advance polling will take place three more

times in Coquitlam before general voting day:• Nov. 8: Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St.)

and Pinetree community centre (1260 Pinetree Way);

• Nov. 12: Poirier community centre (630 Poirier St.);

• Nov. 14: Pinetree community centre

Are you ready to vote on Nov. 15 (or earlier)?

VOTESMART: COQ.TC #CQVotes14

CANDIDATE: MARK MAHOVLICHFollowing are the answers of Mark Mahovlich,

who is running for mayor in Coquitlam, to ques-tions in The Tri-City News’ online survey:

• Occupation: carpenter, hockey referee• Do you use public transit? Yes• Do you promise to not quit your council

position to run for higher office at any point during your four-year term on council? Yes

• Should the city spend more taxpayer money to improve cycling infrastructure? Yes

• Does the city have a responsibility to en-sure the availability of affordable housing to low- and moderate-income households? Yes

• Is development around the Evergreen Line moving in the right direction? Yes


ALTYGail

B.A.

KNOWLEDGE • EXPERIENCE • INTEGRITY A focus on Students Experienced School Trustee 31 year advocate for children and

education in Coquitlam Working for Each Child’s Success

604-317-4755

604-931-7351

604-939-8973

CHILD & YOUTH ADVOCATE• 9 years Experience as an Effective School

Trustee• Cares About Your Issues and Will Work Hard• Proven Business Experience• Involved in the Community• Award Recipient for Community Service

SCHOOL TRUSTEESRe-elect

Re-elect

Re-elect

SCHOOL TRUSTEESCoquitlam

WALLISGerri

SOWDENDiane

QUALIFIED - ENERGETIC“As an experienced School Trustee, I will

continue to support a great School District, keeping the focus on outstanding academic success while providing a safe and caring

community for students to learn. I value your continued support.”

*Authorized by Brian T. Kennedy, Financial Agent, Gail Alty Campaign | Email: [email protected]

*Authorized by Financial Agent Diane Sowden | Contact [email protected]

*Authorized by Brian Wallis, Financial Agent, [email protected]

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BRENT ASMUNDSON (incumb.)• Age/occupation: 56, bus

driver with Coast Mountain Bus Company

There are not many people running in the Coquitlam civic election who can claim they ride public transit more often than Brent Asmundson.

For his day job, the four-term incumbent councillor drives a TransLink bus and said that he learns a lot about what is going on in the community from talking to his passengers. While he spends most of his time on the road, he has become all too familiar with the traffic snarls and construction slow downs that have come with the building of the Evergreen Line.

Asmundson has long been an advocate for rapid transit to the Tri-Cities and said he has done work as a councillor to mitigate the impacts on business and residents during this “period of change.”

“Construction is going to happen,” he said. “We are making strides… trying to keep traffic going. It is something that I have been passionate about.”

He points to several accomplishments during the last term, including plans to build Lincoln Station in the City Centre area and resolving the Bailey Bridge dispute with New Westminster.

When it comes to budgeting, Asmundson said he is aware of the reality that city expenses continue to climb and that services cannot be maintained without annual property tax increases.

But he said he is comfortable with rates rising as long as the city is running as efficiently as possible. Cutting taxes would be nice in the short term, he added, but would not be sustainable beyond a few years.

CRAIG HODGE (incumbent)• Age/occupation: 57, coun-

cillor, photographerCraig Hodge may have only

been on council for one term but his involvement in the community goes back a lot further than that.

Before retiring in 2011, he was a photojournalist with The Tri-City News, witnessing many of the changes and developments in Coquitlam through the lens of his camera.

Today, after three years on council, Hodge said he has enjoyed helping shape the community rather than just documenting it.

He notes the development of the dry-floor sports facility located near Poirier Street and Winslow Avenue and the purchase of the 112-year-old Booth farmhouse, which the city is planning to preserve, as council accomplishments in his first term.

Hodge, who lives on Burke Mountain, also points to his abilities as a consensus builder.

When he was first elected, he said he pushed for a Tri-City multi-jurisdictional business licence, which required approval from not only Coquitlam council but Port Coquitlam and Port Moody as well.

Hodge is also the chair of the Riverview Lands Advisory Committee, which oversees the 244-acre hospital grounds. Council has been unanimously supportive of turning the land into a health facility and Hodge believes that will likely help when the provincial government finally makes a decision on the future of the site.

“Everybody is sending the same message to the provincial government,” he said. “Hopefully, the provincial government will eventually hear that message and respond.”

BEN CRAIG• Age/occupation: 44, finan-

cial advisorAs a Burquitlam resident for

the last five years, Ben Craig has had a front-row seat to the changes that are coming with the construction of the Evergreen Line. The neigh-bourhood, which was previ-ously made up of mostly single-family homes and a few apartment buildings, and served by a number of strip malls, is slated to become a major transit hub in Coquitlam, with condo towers and a brand new SkyTrain station.

More residents are on the way and Craig believes the city is not doing enough to ensure that ameni-ties will be provided in the area. “We all know the high density is coming. Everyone knows it,” he said. “We have to plan for it accordingly.”

A new library, a recreation centre and, possibly, a fire hall should be built in the area, he said, not-ing he would also like to see commercial buildings added to the mix. But attracting business to the community is harder than simply building more of-fice space, he acknowledges.

Craig believes the disparity between business and residential property tax — according to the Fraser Institute, businesses pay 4.5 times more taxes than residents — needs to be closed.

How would he accomplish the savings? Craig said he would start by looking at staff salaries, which he believes are out of line with those in neighbouring cities.

He recognizes that city expenses, like labour costs, continue to rise and that property tax in-creases are necessary to sustain current service lev-els. But Craig said he would like the number to stay in line with inflation and population growth.

JUSTIN KIM• Age/occupation: 37, IT

consultantAfter English, Korean is the

most common mother tongue in Coquitlam, yet the large demographic is not currently represented on city council. Justin Kim is hoping to change that.

The 37-year-old City Centre resident is an entre-preneur who said he wants to bring a business-like attitude to city council. He credits his experience running an IT consulting firm and his interest in serving the community as his reasons for seeking office.

“I add value,” he said. “I am the right person who knows business and fiscal responsibility.”

Kim said it is important to hold the line on prop-erty taxes but believes some increases may be nec-essary in order to maintain current service levels. He added that he would take the time to consult residents before making decisions around balanc-ing tax increases with spending priorities.

“Zero taxes might be doable but it is not realistic to maintain what we have now,” he said. “The city is growing.”

Kim lives near what will soon become the Douglas College Evergreen Line station and said more needs to be done to mitigate traffic issues resulting from construction. He is also concerned about public safety issues that could arise once rapid transit to the Tri-Cities is operational.

Kim is new to civic politics but said he has been engaged in the community in other ways. He is the chair of the Korean War Commemorative Alliance and said he has done a lot of volunteer work through his church.

CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL (8 will be elected)

VIDEOS AT TRICITyNEwS.COMYou can see candidates in the council and school board elections as Tri-Cities Community TV and The Tri-City News partnered to create candidate videos. You can find the videos at tricitynews.com/municipalelection (click on Election Candidates).


A Mom on a Mission for Change in SD43

Jodie WICKENSfor Coquitlam Trustee

www.jodiewickens.com

On November 15th VOTE for change in SD43. Vote for

Jodie WICKENS

Jodie lives in Maillardville with her husband Brian and 2 children.

Authorized by Jodie Wickens, Financial Agent, 604-837-5634

What people have to say about Jodie: “Jodie has been an active supporter of teachers and students. She is well-versed in the issues that face public education and is prepared to stand up for what is best for students and teachers as a trustee. She has shown her commitment at rallies, on the picket lines, and online. I fully support Jodie Wickens as school trustee for Coquitlam.” Jennifer Heighton, Teacher

“As an Educational Assistant in SD43, it’s important to me for us to have Trustees that understand what happens in classrooms and schools. Jodie cares about the people who work one on one with students every day. I know that Jodie will do everything she can to make sure school communities are safe and happy places for everyone!” Blaire Dunbar, EA

“Ms. Wickens is dedicated, hardworking and just the kind of representative all parents and commu-nity members would be happy to have on their School Board. As a parent and tax payer in British Columbia, I hope having more people like Jodie on

our Boards can ensure funds and e orts are put to good use for all children. e best investment a community can make is into the education of all children. I believe that Jodie can help make that investment pay o .” Andrea Kennedy, SD43 Parent

Connected, Competent and PassionateParticipation - Jodie promises to engage with school communities. As a parent she knows rst-hand the importance of listening to parents, teachers, support sta and students. Jodie will be an active participant in our schools.

Accountability - Jodie is not afraid of asking tough questions so that district leadership is held accountable to the board. She will continue to be up to date with her professional development to ensure SD43 is delivering best practice in education.

Transparency - Jodie will insure that the residents of Coquitlam are made aware of decisions that are reached or situations that arise in an accessible and timely manner.

Advocacy - Jodie is a erce defender of public education and has a proven track record of e ective advocacy. Jodie will continue to ght so that every child gets the education they deserve.

Jodie visiting teachers on the picket lines.

Jodie with MLA, Mike Farnworth.

CANDIDATES FOR COQUITLAM COUNCIL (8 will be elected)

MOE KOPAHI• Age/occupation: 27, VP of

university relations with Simon Fraser Student Society

Moe Kopahi may be new to civic politics but that doesn’t mean he is a rookie when it comes to campaigning. His role with the Simon Fraser Student Society is an elected position and he has succeeded in eight campus votes during his six years as a student.

Next summer, he will finish his degree in me-chatronics engineering and is setting his sights on representing an even larger population with a seat on Coquitlam city council.

“The work I do at SFU is very similar,” he said. “If it is doable for 30,000 people, which is the size of the community up there, it should be doable for 130,000 people.”

Kopahi said the city needs to look at alternate sources of revenue in order to offset annual prop-erty tax increases.

He believes there are tourism opportunities that the city could take advantage of and thinks Coquitlam needs a convention centre to attract more businesses and visitors.

“Everyone that has a big convention centre makes good money from it,” he said. “We don’t have that in the Tri-Cities right now and if we had one it would be beneficial.”

With the Evergreen Line expected to open dur-ing the next council term, Kopahi said he would like to see neighbourhood plans that put a cap on the number of people that could live in an area. He added that caps would let residents know whether they are moving into a high or low-density neigh-bourhood.

MASSIMO MANDARINO• Age/occupation: 37, self-

employedWhen Massimo Mandarino

looks at all the new develop-ments sprouting up around the future Evergreen Line sta-tions, he sees a lot of condos but not a lot of office space.

If he is elected to Coquitlam council on Nov. 15, the Maillardville resident said he will work to make sure commercial develop-ments are included in future neighbourhood plans in order to bring more jobs to the city.

So how do you convince developers to build more office space if the market demand is not there for new commercial buildings?

“It’s a chicken and egg thing — I get that,” he said. “But the city could offer a lot of incentives to companies to move out here.”

One of his ideas is to give new businesses start-ing in the city a five-year grace period on property tax. They could also get a break on business licens-ing fees until they are more established in the com-munity.

“Small shops can’t survive out here and that has a lot to do with taxes,” he said. “This is one thing that we can give them.”

Mandarino believes there is a lot of wasted money at city hall and said he would look at staff salaries as an area for potential savings. Even coun-cil salaries should be rolled back if it helps hold the line on taxes, he added.

If he could, Mandarino said he would even like to see property taxes cut but believes it would be difficult to convince council colleagues to support the move.

DENNIS MARSDEN• Age/occupation: 49, CFO

at Egami Creative GroupHaving run twice for provin-

cial office, Dennis Marsden is no stranger to the campaign trail. But there is one char-acteristic about running for municipal government in Coquitlam that the 49-year-old Thermal Drive neighbourhood resident said he is particularly enjoying: independence.

“We are not tied to a party line,” he said of his council campaign. “I am an independent. I am able to listen to what people say and respond to them.”

One thing he said he keeps hearing while can-vassing door-to-door is that people are paying too much in property taxes. Marsden believes there are ways the municipality can limit spending and increase revenues, noting that the city’s investment reserves could be generating larger returns.

“We need better rates of return on our assets,” he said. “The returns the city is getting are less than a client with $500,000.”

Another area where Marsden said he has heard complaints from voters has to do with the Evergreen Line and the development surrounding the stations.

Parking and construction issues have caused a lot of concern in the business community and he believes the city needs to do more to mitigate the impacts.

He also thinks that while the focus on the Evergreen Line has been on the few blocks around the individual stations, people who live in the sur-rounding neighbourhood are being ignored.

“We need to make sure they are getting some of the attention,” he said.

SHOBHA NAIR• Age/occupation: 45, col-

lege instructorDuring Shobha Nair’s time

as a college instructor, she said she has become familiar with the struggle students go through to establish them-selves after they have com-pleted their post-secondary education. Young people have difficulty finding a job and affording a home, she said, often while dealing with massive student loan payments.

“That is why I am running,” she said. “I see students struggling with debt. They think they can never own a home.”

So what can one person on a city council of nine do to tackle these issues?

Nair, who is running with the five-person Protect Coquitlam slate, believes the city needs to fast-track its affordable housing strategy and said she will ad-vocate for more housing choice in the community.

Too many mega homes have been built at the expense of smaller houses, she said, while more townhouses and condos are needed to add to the city’s housing stock.

While Nair is in favour of more density in some areas, she would not say which neighbourhoods she believes need more housing. She said that once she is elected, she will have a better understanding of which areas need more residential development.

Nair also believes community consultation is key and that the city needs to do a better job of explain-ing its plans to residents.

“If people’s voices are being heard, then there won’t be any issues,” she said. “If [the city] is really good at [public consultation], then there won’t be any complaints.”



Meet Chuck Denison• Graduate of Engineering Physics; and, B.Ed with double type-A certification (Math & Physics)• High school teacher, then corporate Project Manager, then business owner• 20-year Coquitlam resident; wife teaches grade 6; daughter is in grade 8• Currently President of the District Parents Advisory Council (DPAC)• Served as PAC President, DPAC Rep, School Planning Committee member• Already deeply involved in SD43, working on numerous School District advisory committees• Provided feedback on new Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement• Actively engaged with BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC)• Attended School Board meetings regularly these past 2 years, representing DPAC Executive

A Dedicated Advocate And Strong Leader For District 43• Education has evolved and become more complex. There are special streams for French and

Mandarin immersion. In mainstream classrooms, “inclusion” of diverse needs has increased the demand for classroom resources. Curriculum is changing. Student evaluation is changing. Skills needed for our graduates to succeed are completely different than they were a dozen years ago.

Government funding has become almost non-negotiable. Our new Trustees need to be strong seasoned managers, with skills in advocacy, team building and negotiation. Trustees need these skills and experience in the Board Room.

• Trustees do much more than meet every 3 weeks. Our new Trustees need to commit the time needed to pull their weight.

• Our SD43 Vision of “Learning without Boundaries” needs to progress to specific development strategies, and alignment of staff resources.

• Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is known to be a better indicator of future success than IQ. But, it is in jeopardy, due to significant reductions to Counsellors and Youth Workers.

• The financial reports from SD43 are not self-evident and transparent. Our Finance sub- committee needs to be more hands-on, understanding the details and challenges intimately.

• More willingness to engage the public for advocacy and support.• More willingness to engage the government to identify more effective funding formulas.• Education funding has not kept pace with escalating expenses such as hydro and carbon tax.• We need to ensure resourcing for special needs, learning disabilities, and gifted, while still

empowering our less demanding students.• Leadership begins with cooperative relationships. Chuck has already established rapport with

education leaders through his roles on the DPAC Executive.

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NEAL NICHOLSON (incumbent)• Age/occupation: 72, char-

tered accountantAs someone who has spent

a few years on council, Neal Nicholson shakes his head when he hears some of his elec-toral competitors state that they can cut taxes without hurting important civic services.

Not only do cities need to deal with general in-flationary and labour costs, he said, they also must put money aside for the maintenance and eventual replacement of infrastructure, something munici-palities failed to do in the past and are now dealing with today. “We could hold the line on taxes and survive a couple of years,” said the City Centre resi-dent. “But it would be bad fiscal management.”

This will be Nicholson’s fourth council campaign but this is the first election in which he has opted to join a slate, running with the five-person Protect Coquitlam group. He explains the decision, say-ing that by running with a group of “like-minded individuals” who have the support of NDP MP Fin Donnelly and NDP MLA Selina Robinson — both former Coquitlam councillors who left mid-term for higher office —voters have a better idea of the issues he and the team support.

Some candidates have criticized the slate, saying party politics should not be present at the council table. Nicholson defends the decision, noting that there are other groups of co-operating candidates running for Coquitlam council who have not de-clared that they are working together. “There are undeclared slates,” he said. “There are other slates out there but we are the only declared slate.”

Nicholson also has experience at the regional level, currently sitting on Metro Vancouver’s zero waste committee.

MAE REID (incumbent)• Age/occupation: not given,

city councillorMae Reid has watched

Coquitlam grow and develop from her city council seat for more than 30 years. But her long tenure on council does not stop her from being critical of the city when she feels that mistakes have been made, she said.

Take the Evergreen Line, for example. Reid said the municipality should have learned the lessons experienced during the construction of the Canada Line in Vancouver and done a better job of mitigat-ing the impacts to businesses along the route.

“I’m really not excited about the way our small businesses along the line have been treated,” she said. “I feel that we could have done a better job.”

She is happy the line is finally coming to Coquitlam but noted that some shops along North Road in particular are struggling to stay open.

Reid said she is running this time around be-cause she is concerned about slate politics coming into Coquitlam. Councillors should be indepen-dent, she added, noting that it is important that people at the decision-making table are able to speak their mind. “We look after sidewalks and speed bumps,” she said. “We shouldn’t be trying to push any political agenda.”

Housing is an issue that Reid said she feels strongly about but believes that funding for any new initiatives needs to come from the provincial government.

As a councillor, she added that she has always advocated for keeping the Riverview Hospital lands as a sanctuary for people suffering from mental illness, a position she said she will continue to sup-port if she is re-elected.

TERRY O’NEILL (incumbent)• Age/occupation: 63, city

councillorTerry O’Neill has spent

much of his life as a writer, commenting on the foibles of government and its support-ing bureaucracy. But for the last three years he has found himself on the other side of the media/politics divide, after he was elected to city council during the 2011 civic election.

The Eagle Ridge neighbourhood resident said he has learned a lot during his first term, particularly when it comes to co-operation and consensus building with staff and his council colleagues.

“My background was primarily at the federal and provincial level and I was very comfortable with the opposition-versus-government model,” he said. “As a council, we are kind of the government’s face of Coquitlam. In some ways, we really have to have one voice.”

One area where council has been united sur-rounds the Riverview Hospital lands.

Before he was elected O’Neill said he was quite laissez faire when it came to the 244-acre property but has since come to understand the importance of the land to the community.

“We are very thankful to the [provincial] govern-ment for not selling everything off,” he said. “We all appreciate the value of the trees and the heritage buildings there.”

O’Neill also has a realistic approach to budgeting and said he is proud that Coquitlam has limited its property tax increases during the three years he’s been on council.

While he does not believe a tax reduction is pos-sible, he notes that the rate of increase has dropped consistently over the course of his term.

ANDY SHEN• Age/occupation: 25, spe-

cial assistant to an MPThe city of Coquitlam is

spending too much time ac-commodating housing de-velopments and has not put enough effort into attracting jobs for its new residents.

That’s the message Andy Shen has been pushing throughout his campaign, telling voters that council needs to find a better balance between commercial, industrial and resi-dential zoning.

“I don’t think we should just focus on the resi-dential, as the current council is doing,” said the Westwood Plateau resident. “There is not enough office space in Coquitlam. Businesses don’t want to come here.”

He also said entrepreneurs are staying away from Coquitlam because property taxes are too high, although he is not sure that a tax rate cut is possible. Shen said he would like to see the rate of annual in-creases slow and believes that some of the property tax rates can be offset by the increase in home value assessments.

“I want to focus on bringing that increase down and reducing the overall tax the city brings in,” he said. “It has to be sustainable long term.”

If council is successful at attracting more jobs to Coquitlam, Shen believes it will lead to a decrease in regional traffic congestion. Right now, he said, too many residents are driving west to Vancouver and Burnaby for work, a problem that could be mitigated if there was better employment opportu-nities closer to home.

CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL (8 will be elected)

COQUITLAM SCHOOL TRUSTEE CANDIDATESEleven people — including three incumbents — are vying for the four Coquitlam trustee jobs with the School District 43 board of education. To read more on those candidates, go to pages C14 and C15 in this section.


VOTEBEN CRAIG

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CLEAR PRIORITIES• Control spending• Promote selective responsible development• Encourage business and employment growthSUPPORTING COMMUNITIES• A tireless advocate for his community• Will lobby government at all levels for investment

in the communityA VOICE FOR THE TAXPAYER• A fi nancial advisor for 15 years• Knows the value of a dollar and the need to stick to budgets

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Tireless worker for our children’s needs Resident of Coquitlam since 1998; married with 2

school-aged children Montessori Liaison for 5 years Attended all School Board meetings for over a

year and all School Board special budget and land meetings in 2014

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TERI TOWNER• Age/occupation: 46, spe-

cial events and fund develop-ment officer

If there is one thing Teri Towner believes she can bring to Coquitlam council, it is bet-ter community engagement. The Mundy Park-area resident already spends much of her spare time at events, engaging on social media and talking with residents and she believes that if elected she will be able to give residents an “even louder voice.”

“I think the city does a good job with community consultation but... I want to demystify city hall,” she said. “I want people to not feel intimidated and to get engaged and to have a voice.”

Towner said she recognizes the limitations of civic government and prides herself on the fact that she has not promised any specific policies or initiatives. If she is elected, she recognizes that she will be one of nine at the council table and will work to build consensus and advocate on behalf of residents.

Towner acknowledges that there has to be bal-ance between the cost of operating civic services and making tax increases affordable.

“I am not going to say, ‘Let’s build a new ice arena but we are also going to bring your taxes down,’” she said. “People have to understand that you can’t have it both ways.”

The city also needs to focus on the issues that fall within its purview, Towner added. She said that too often council wastes city staff time discussing issues over which it has no jurisdiction, such as pipelines or provincially run programs.

JACK TRUMLEY• Age/occupation: 59,

bankerThe last few years have

been busy for members of the Coquitlam Public Library board, who have overseen a major expansion of the service with the opening of the new City Centre branch. As chair of the board, Jack Trumley has had a front-row seat to the changes and now hopes to take some of his experience to the city council table.

The 59-year-old has overseen the organization’s $5-million operating budget and believes he can find savings in the municipal financial plan.

“We managed to keep our budget flat,” Trumley said of his time as library board chair. “If you focus on a documented plan... there is no reason we can’t do it [at city hall].”

Inflationary and labour costs, which rise every year, can be mitigated, he claims, by focusing on the most important services the city provides.

Trumley, who is running with the five-person Protect Coquitlam slate, said as a councillor his big-gest job would be communicating with residents and relaying their concerns to the city.

One area where council needs to be particularly attentive, he said, is the development issues sur-rounding the Evergreen Line. While he supports policies that increase density and promote afford-able housing, council needs to ensure that it is being done in a way that works for the neighbour-hoods that are affected.

“Once the developers are gone, it is then a com-munity,” he said. “We need to have a constant con-versation with that community... and advocate for those citizens.”

CHRIS WILSON (incumbent)• Age/occupation: 46, city

councillor and executive direc-tor of KidSport Tri-Cities

As a former Olympic wres-tler, Chris Wilson has felt the bumps and bruises that come with grappling on the mat.

But these days, he fights most of his battles in the politi-cal arena, pushing his positions on the campaign trail and the city council table.

After winning his seat in a byelection last year, Wilson said it has been a steep learning curve. But while he has not been on council for long, there are already a few accomplishments he is proud to point out.

Getting council to unanimously agree to apply to the National Energy Board for intervenor status on the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline was an important vote, he said. He is also happy that council is now moving forward with a dry-floor sports facility, something he advocated for before being elected.

If he is re-elected, Wilson said he will focus more of his effort on attracting employers to Coquitlam.

“We need to invest more in economic develop-ment,” he said. “That is a way to broaden our tax base. People want to work in Coquitlam and we need to find more jobs for our residents.”

Wilson is one of five candidates seeking election under the Protect Coquitlam banner. While there is nothing compelling the group to vote in unison, he said they share a similar philosophy as to how the city should operate.

“There is a benefit to working together on coun-cil,” he said. “You need a real commitment and we haven’t had that focus... on council.”

BONITA ZARRILLO (incumbent)• Age/occupation: 48, city

councillor and small business owner

Bonita Zarrillo sums up her reasons for running in the Coquitlam civic election with four campaign points: afford-ability, jobs, public safety and the environment.

On affordability, Zarrillo said that the city needs to do more to encourage more housing choice, en-couraging developers to produce townhouses and smaller condos along with single-family homes that are more common throughout the city.

While Coquitlam is pursuing an affordable hous-ing strategy, she believes council is not moving fast enough on the file and that often plans are devel-oped without any follow through.

The city can be doing more to support local business, she said, noting that she has pushed for a local procurement policy at the council table. If the municipal government contracted with companies that are based closer to home, it would encourage local entrepreneurs, she said.

Zarrillo, who is running with the five-person Protect Coquitlam slate, said she wants to see more businesses locate in the municipality. If the city had more employers, she added, the tax base would be broadened, benefiting both residents and busi-nesses.

Overall, Zarrillo believes that the development surrounding the future Evergreen Line stations has been moving in the right direction but believes more focus needs to be given to the Burquitlam area neighbourhood.

“We have been very City Centre-centric,” she said. “I would like to see a little more attention go over to Burquitlam.”



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Accomplished. Independent. Accountable.MY PROMISE TO YOU“As an independent candidate, I am not beholden to any slate, team or party. Instead, my priority is the taxpayer, the voter, the citizen. That’s my promise, and you can count on it!”

A RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENTKeeping a Lid on TaxesTax increases averaged 5.08% over the three years prior to Terry taking o ce. Since then, council’s greater scal responsibility has seen tax increases go down each of the three following years, averaging 2.8% annually, with 2014’s being just 2.4%.

Democratic ReformTerry spearheaded the e-Town Hall initiative which ultimately engaged twice as many citizens as previous public meetings. When the provincial government asked for input on campaign-spending reform, Terry submitted a major brief to Victoria, arguing successfully for regulations that would ensure a level playing eld for all candidates. Council supported Terry’s motion to ask the provincial government to make changes to how regional a airs are governed.

Community SafetyTerry’s concern for public safety led to council’s passage of a motion asking the federal government to pass legislation bringing an end to revolving-door justice for career criminals.

THE JOB AHEAD*It’s more important than ever to keep a lid on municipal spending without losing sight of our need to meet the growing demand for services and amenities in our fast-growing city. *With the future of the Riverview lands now in play, Terry will work to make sure their use re ects the wishes of Coquitlam residents and provides widespread bene t. *Terry will continue urging senior governments to end their downloading of responsibility for social housing. The City should facilitate the private sector’s development of housing for all income levels. Council shouldn’t divert civic resources that can be better utilized for the bene t of all.

COMMITMENT TO COQUITLAM“Terry’s hard-work as a City Councillor demonstrates his deep commitment to his constituents. I am certain that Terry’s re-election will continue to provide a strong, independent voice on Council that will greatly bene t the citizens of Coquitlam.” – Senator Yonah Martin of Coquitlam, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate

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CANDIDATES FOR COQUITLAM SCHOOL TRUSTEE (4 will be elected)

GAIL ALTY (incumbent)• Retired, 21

years on board of education, lives in Sooke

• Deficit issue: “We are beginning to implement all 14 recommendations from the forensic audit. We have set up a finance com-mittee with trustee representatives and controls, quarterly reports. We are set-ting up a training program for principals and staff and we expect regular reports from staff on it.”

• Why run: “I want to continue work-ing with my colleagues and profession-als in our district in ensuring the board places students first in decision-making. And I want to also ensure that partisan politics are not part of the reason the board makes a decision.”

• Transparency: “I think we do our best to try to get our information out to the public but it never seems to be enough. Maybe we need to do a town hall meeting or have a place in the media to get our message out. I believe trustees do need to get our message out better.”

ROB BOTTOS• Life-skills

worker, lives in Coquitlam

• Expertise to offer board: com-munication skills

• Endorsement: none

• Why run: “I am leading by example. I like to find com-mon ground with people and I am will-ing to put my name out there.”

• What issue: “Teachers shouldn’t be buying school supplies. Classrooms need to have supplies in order for chil-dren to be able to learn.”

• Transparency: “Make sure the [meeting] minutes are publicized. Having too many in camera [closed door] meetings doesn’t help with trans-parency. As a Scout leader, when I run I promise to deliver and if I don’t have the answer, I’ll get it for you.”

CAROL CAHOON• Accountant/

piano teacher, lives in Coquitlam

• Expertise to offer board: finan-cial

• Endorsement: CUPE

• Why run: “The number one reason is the fiscal ac-countability. I want to bring my experi-ence with budgeting, accounting and integrity to the board office to prevent future deficits.”

• What issue: “The thing I’m hear-ing is [lack of] communication with teachers, administration, support staff, families and parents, which all narrows down to the student being affected. They’re not asking enough questions. In my opinion, they’re not visible to the majority of the public.”

• Transparency: “I don’t believe there’s enough transparency. I would change it by communicating more in-formation to leave less people confused, so they are feeling comfort that as a school trustee I’m doing the right thing in creating solutions.”

CHUCK DENISON• Entrepreneur,

home renovations, lives in Coquitlam

• Expertise to offer board: advo-cacy


• Why run: “I have been involved with education throughout my career and I have that in conjunction with experience in corporate life, making me more well rounded… [Although] I appreciate a lot of things the board has done over the years, [at the same time] I see many shortcomings… there are things that can be improved upon.”

• What issue: “We need to advocate more effectively with the [education] ministry for more equitable funding and that’s going to require public support.”

• Transparency: “I think the transpar-ency is minimal and I think there is a reticence on the part of trustees and the school district to being more transparent and I would like that changed… An ex-ample of that is the financial statements, which are to some extent available at board meetings, are very cryptic and the public is just not able to understand that.”

BARB HOBSON• Retired ad-

ministrator, lives in Coquitlam

• Expertise to offer board: finan-cial


• Why run: “We need to get the finances under control, we need to make sure our process and procedures are properly adhered to and we need to get the teachers and the school support staff back in schools — the ones that have been displaced because of the deficit.”

• What issue: “I would like to have a whistleblower policy in the district. I think staff should benefit to be able to let someone know if there was a wrong-doing, if they were concerned about tell-ing someone for fear of retribution. I see them in large organizations worldwide.”

• Transparency: “I would have the finance committee report out at board meetings. That doesn’t appear to hap-pen at all. If there’s a human resources committee, that should report out as well. All of that information should be made public.”


The following are candidates’ responses to the following questions: Incumbents only: With School District 43’s recent difficul-ties, which resulted in $13.4 million in cost cutting, and a forensic audit noting lack of control and monitoring resulted in a deficit in 2012/’13, why should anyone vote for you, an incumbent who was on the board when it happened? To non-incumbents only: If you are elected, what issue would you bring to the board’s attention? To all: What is your reason for running for school trustee? Also: Do you think there is enough transparency about what goes on in the school district? If not, how would you change it?


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On the IssuesFor an open and accountable School board • Greater fi scal accountability• Address budget overuns• Full disclosure of fi nancial statements• Commit to reviewing current trustee compensation

modelFor a strong voice for everyone• Fair and equal representation• Will listen to all stakeholders• Provide a voice for teachers and childrenFor a better, more effective education system• Strengthen public education• Improve communication and collaboration• Embrace technology in schools

About Carol Cahoon• Tri-Cities Resident of 18 years• Wife and proud mother of 2 current SD43 students• Small business owner - accountant• Self Employed - Piano Teacher• Past Chairperson - Coquitlam Montessori Society• Member of the District Parent Advisory Council,

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researcher, lives in Coquitlam



• Why run: “I am a parent and I’m also a Chinese parent, and I’ve been actively involved in the PAC and the Chinese PAC. The reason I started is that I saw in the paper the issue about the school board and [finances]…I realize if you ask a ques-tion, it’s not enough. We need to find out the problems and find the solutions.”

• What issue: “I want accountability and transparency of the school board and how public money is spent. You never have enough money and that requires that you set priorities with programs. I can also be a bridge with international education to help with revenue.”

• Transparency: “There should be as much outreach as possible to the par-ents and public.”

JoDie WiCKens• Behaviour in-

terventionist, lives in Coquitlam



• Why run: “I felt there was a real need for change on the board. I felt the board has been a bit disconnected with the community, families, teachers and support staff, and I believe in any organization, when peo-ple have been there for a long time, rela-tions and ideas get quite entrenched.”

• What issue: “How does the board know that they are running things effec-tively and efficiently? When was the last time the board went through a review process or a matrix on how effective they are, as recommended by the auditor general of B.C.?”

• Transparency: “Absolutely not. One of the ideas I’ve had is to bring in some video [coverage on TV] during school board meetings like council has, for acces-sibility for the public… a monthly newslet-ter about what happens in the district and our website needs a complete overhaul to make information more accessible.”

sHAri o’neiLL• Business owner,

lives in Coquitlam• Expertise to

offer board: advo-cacy


• Why run: “I have two kids in school, one in middle and one in el-ementary. I see things that are wrong. You can complain all you want about it… [but] if you want some change or betterment, you have to step up to the plate and take a swing at it.”

• What issue: “Underfunding. [The provincial government] has to know that wages, pensions and benefits have all increased, so when is the last time they increased the funding formula for this district? As far as I know, they are $500 under for each student.”

• Transparency: “I don’t think there’s enough transparency and that’s evident… [With the] financial audit, they said they put out what they are obligated to — just put it on your website and make it available to the public.”

LArrY rYAn• Secondary

school teacher, lives in Coquitlam

• Expertise to offer board: knowl-edge of education system


• Why run: “I’ve seen some problems in the education system province-wide and, obviously, Coquitlam, as well, and I think more could be done to improve the school district and I want to be part of making that change.”

• What issue: “I think for me, the number one thing is going to be to make sure the government is providing the proper funding for school boards and the way I think that can be best done is by getting the parents to rally a little more.”

• Transparency: “The school board meetings are open so I think at that level, you can come in and ask your questions. I don’t know if enough peo-ple know what the school board does. There’s probably enough transparency if the public was aware of how to get the answer they want.”

DiAne soWDen (incumb.)• Executive di-

rector Children of the Street Society, school trustee for nine years, lives in Coquitlam

• Deficit issue: “It’s my job to ask questions and to make sure [that] if there is something that I don’t understand, I push it until I do understand and to ask more ques-tions.”

• Why run: “I have raised eight chil-dren and they have all gone through the public education system. I’m right in the classroom with the children in this district and I feel I have something to contribute that is much-rounded insight about the different levels of education. And I still have a child in school so I am also active as a parent.”

• Transparency: “I think there is [enough transparency]. I think it’s also the responsibility of the community to reach out, to come to school board meetings, go to the website, ask ques-tions. Information isn’t going to come to them. People have to reach out and if they reach out the information’s there.”

Gerri WALLis (incumb.)• Business

woman, school trustee for 21 years, Coquitlam resident

• Deficit issue: “We didn’t really learn about the issues for a while. Then, upon learn-ing about the problems, we did take immediate action, which followed up with a motion for a review done with a forensic audit with KPMG. They came up with 14 resolutions [and] we have been working on implementing those, and half were worked on or [we’re] start-ing [to work on them].”

• Why run: “I feel I’m now better informed and I know a better direction the board can go in watching the budget more closely because I have the experi-ence in knowing what we weren’t doing and what we need to do going ahead.”

• Transparency: “I think by revisiting how we do the budget process — it’s the whole month of April — and I think that has brought a lot of transparency not only to the public but to the schools on how the budget is allocated.”

The following are candidates’ responses to the following questions: Incumbents only: With School District 43’s recent difficul-ties, which resulted in $13.4 million in cost cutting, and a forensic audit noting lack of control and monitoring resulted in a deficit in 2012/’13, why should anyone vote for you, an incumbent who was on the board when it happened? To non-incumbents only: If you are elected, what issue would you bring to the board’s attention? To all: What is your reason for running for school trustee? Also: Do you think there is enough transparency about what goes on in the school district? If not, how would you change it?


• 19 years of teaching experience

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The Evergreen LineRichard succeeded in ending the 20-year stalemate, by building consensus across the region, and support/funding from senior governments; the Evergreen Line is nally on track for completion in about 20 months.

Riverview HospitalWe’ve proposed a new vision for this cherished property, one that embraces a Centre-of-Excellence in treatment for mental health and addictions, plus a hospital, plus a publicly-owned/operated regional hospital. The rst mental health beds are now re-opened. Let’s continue to build consensus on this vision.

$50 million in savings for taxpayersA focus on prudent nancial processes and innovative project management/ nancing has produced REAL results, including $50+ million in capital savings on new projects. Plus, improved relationships with senior governments resulted in almost $30 million in infrastructure grants for important local projects. Remarkable bene ts to taxpayers.

Major investments in Public SafetyIn the past 9 years, we’ve added 34 police of cers and 42 re ghters; our very successful Crime Reduction Strategy has made our whole community safer, with a 26% decrease in crime. Richard also initiated a traf c safety program, beginning with schools. More children can now safely walk to school; let’s accelerate/expand that program. As well, expanded Town Centre Firehall, and a new Firehall in Northeast.

Controlling TaxesInstituted new cyclical review of City operations, to identify savings and ef ciencies, to make the most of every tax dollar. We’ve reduced new budget demands every year for the past ve years through careful management, while securing millions in non-tax revenue, development charges, senior government funding, etc.

Putting Technology to Work for Coquitlam residents• Instituted full internet broadcast (webcasting) of all City Council meetings, Public

Hearings, etc.• Innovative waste heat sharing technology installed in Poirier and City Centre

civic precincts, resulting in GHG reductions & energy savings;• More on-line city services,• City-owned Fiber Optic through city streets, providing a bright future for our

businesses and residents.

“ Mayor Stewart knows how to guide the regional conversation, respectfully but with conviction, producing real results for Coquitlam across Metro Vancouver. He used those skills on such vitally-important issues as breaking the stalemate on the long-awaited Evergreen Line. A real leader.”

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Major Investments: King Edward Overpass, United-Braid connection, Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, City Centre Library, over 100 acres of new parkland, new sports facilities, partnerships with School District 43 for new schools and community amenities. Plus, our new Homeless Shelter is now approved and provincially-funded, and will open next year. Future investments are needed in ice rinks, covered tennis, other parks/sports facilities, as well as arts, culture, heritage and infrastructure. Creativity and prudence is the key to being able to fund this needed infrastructure.

Putting Technology to Work for Coquitlam residents• Instituted full internet broadcast (webcasting) of all City Council meetings, Public

• Innovative waste heat sharing technology installed in Poirier and City Centre

• City-owned Fiber Optic through city streets, providing a bright future for our

Richard has lived all his life in Coquitlam, and has been involved in every facet – community, sports,

arts and culture, his church, veterans, service clubs, the environment, etc. He’s truly committed to Coquitlam. An independent Mayor, running a positive and respectful campaign. Stand with him, for a bright future for Coquitlam.

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the tri-city news, november 07, 2014

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