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Final push Christmas hampers will soon go out to families and individuals in need in the Tri-Cities but Share Family and Community Services’ supply of non-perishable food items is running low. You can donate at local supermarkets or Share, or at www. sharesociety.ca. Katherine Lawrence and Vince Hudson of Share Family and Community Services load a truck with food during Thursday’s emergency food drive at the Sunwood Square Safeway store, where several people stopped by to make donations of cash or food. DIANE STRANDBERG THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Council aims to do better with its final Burke plans

Many plan to avoid Port Mann tolls: poll Poll finds $3 tolls will send majority of weekly bridge users to new routes By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

A new poll of Lower Mainland drivers who use the Port Mann Bridge shows many plan to shift to untolled routes to avoid the new tolls — especially once a half-price introductory discount ends. The online survey conducted by Insights West suggests traffic congestion is set to worsen further on free crossings of the Fraser River such as the Alex Fraser and Pattullo bridges. It shows a third of commuters who normally used the Port Mann Bridge at least weekly intend to seek out new routes to avoid the toll. see MOTORISTS SEEK ALTERNATIVES, page 16

Local tragedy gets global attention online: People Google Amanda Todd along with a pop star and a princess. See story, page 9.

NEC plans haven’t quite worked out, councillors say By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The fourth and busiest neighbourhood planned for Burke Mountain shouldn’t end up looking like the other three hillside areas, Coquitlam city council said this week.

Councillors said the vision for Burke hasn’t quite taken shape for the Upper Hyde Creek, Lower Hyde Creek and Smiling Creek neighbourhoods as they have built out. They cited the narrow streets, lack of parking — on street and at homes — and poor traffic patterns as among their biggest concerns with the mountain development. Councillors made their views known at

Monday’s council-inc om m i t t e e m e e t i n g as city managers presented the draft plan for Partington Creek, Burke’s last major neighbourhood and one that’s expected to be the commercial and recreational hub for the 20,000-plus residents expected to occupy the area. Coun. Craig Hodge said he took part in the Burke planning workshops years ago, and the dream for a sustain-

able, walkable community hasn’t panned out, with over-densification and crowded streets, especially as most singlefamily homes have secondary suites. And he said many longtime Burke residents, such as himself, are struggling with the growth boom and transition, having to learn about planning policies in short order. see WHAT WENT, page 6

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The provincial liquor store on Nicola Avenue in Port Coquitlam is a pretty festive place — there’s a decorated tree on top of a pyramid of beer cases, decorations at the cash registers and Christmas carols playing softly in the background. But if you’re lucky enough to drop by for your dinner party wine or a Scotch stocking stuffer when Adam Turpin is working, you’re in for a true festivus treat. That’s because Turpin, a classically trained bass baritone singer, likes to burst into song when the mood strikes, much to the delight of weary shoppers waiting in the checkout line. Margot Vekic and her husband were at the store last week when Turpin started singing, and continued to do so the whole time he rang in their order. “We clapped and applauded him and told him we thought his talents were wasted at the liquor store,” Vekic said. “We were kind of shocked.” On Tuesday, Cam Willey was taken aback

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Adam Turpin, who works at the BC Liquor Store on Nicola Avenue in Port Coquitlam, is known for surprising customers with a Christmas carol or two. The Gleneagle secondary alumnus has studied music at UBC — he’s a classically trained bass baritone — and hopes to become a high school music teacher. when Turpin (whose name tag actually says “Clark Griswold,” for the Chevy Chase character in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation) offered up a deep-voiced rendition of “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.”

“What are you doin’ here, man?” Willey asked as Turpin bagged his brews. He followed that tune with “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer,” which had at least one customer whistling along as he

browsed the shelves. “I just love sharing the gift that I have,” Turpin said. The liquor store gig, he adds, is helping to pay for school — in the spring he’ll graduate with a bachelor’s degree from

the UBC School of Music. In addition to work and school, Turpin sings in three choirs: the UBC University Singers, the UBC Choral Union and the UBC Chamber Choir. Strangely enough, Turpin never set out to be

a singer. As a Gleneagle secondary student, he’d always played the saxophone but in Grade 11, a friend dared him to join the choir. “For the first few months, it was the biggest joke in the world but then

Irvine kids have message Students at Irvine elementary school have a message they want to share: Don’t drink and drive. Kids in kindergarten to Grade 5 at the Port Coquitlam school have drawn the message“Get home safely”message on paper liquor store bags

I found I really enjoyed it,” he said. A teacher at the thenCapilano College, where Turpin first started his you saw it post-secondary music studies, spotted on the his talent and encouraged him www.tricitynews .com to pursue voice studies. Turpin went on to spend eight seasons singing with the school’s awardwinning Laudate Singers under the direction of Lars Kaario. Now that he’s close to finishing his music degree at UBC, Turpin plans to get his teaching certificate so that he can become a high school music teacher. “I love the idea of being able to pass on what I’ve learned,”Turpin said. He has volunteered at Riverside secondary in PoCo as well as a school in Burnaby, and discovered the joy of making an impact on students. It will be a couple of years before Turpin is singing in front of a classroom but, in the meantime, he’s happy to serenade his customers and spread some unabashed, deep-voiced holiday joy. “For me, music is my life,” Turpin said. “It just comes so naturally to me.”

at the BC Liquor Store at 1097 Nicola Ave. in PoCo, next to Costco. The campaign is a partnership between the city of PoCo, Coquitlam RCMP, ICBC and the school. “Any time kids speak up to influence adults to do the right thing, it’s a

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Const. Richard O’Rourke says of Irvine elementary school students’ anti-drunk driving campaign on paper bottle bags to be given out in PoCo: “We’re glad to know that while we’re doing our part to get impaired drivers off the road, the students at Irvine elementary are doing everything they can to make sure those people don’t get on the road in the first place.”

great thing, but when the focus is impaired driving, it’s especially poignant and powerful,”said Const. Richard O’Rourke in a press release, adding officers were impressed by the project. “It’s creative and it really hits home.”

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Offices, not hotel rooms PoMo OKs change in plans for Onni By Sarah Payne The Tri-CiTy News

Port Moody council members supported third reading of Onni Development’s application for a nine-storey commercial/office tower in Suter Brook but some continued to bemoan the loss of a planned hotel on the site. “I’ll be supporting it but I’m still disappointed with the hotel,” said Coun. Bob Elliott. Suter Brook’s Parcel E was originally intended to be a hotel but those plans were scrapped when the previous council refused to allow increased residential density. The current land use contract amendment will allow Onni to build a ninestorey office tower with ground-floor commercial space. Onni has offered to mitigate the proposed reduction in parking by 126 spaces by providing five electric vehicle charging stations and a car-share stall. An Onni representative told council an office tower isn’t the most profitable use for the company but offers the city a “highest and best use from a jobs perspective.” An economic consultant hired by Onni estimated once the building is finished, it will generate 630 to 780 new jobs. Coun. Diana Dilworth expressed disappointment the tower couldn’t be higher than nine storeys due to ground conditions. “We’re going to see unprecedented growth given the advent of SkyTrain,” she said, adding growth along the Evergreen Line will likely present future opportunities for a hotel in Port Moody. Mayor Mike Clay offered his full support, noting the office tower will

Setting it straight Re. “PoCo council passes anti-bullying bylaw” (The Tri-City News, Dec. 12). The above-noted story erroneously reported that Port Coquitlam council voted in favour of an anti-bullying bylaw. In fact, council approved a resolution to have staff explore the possibility of creating an anti-bullying bylaw, which council is expected to consider in early 2013.

help solve a longstanding issue — that most people who live in Port Moody have to go somewhere else to work. “Having them work in Port Moody potentially takes 500 commuters off the road,” he said. The amendment will be up for adoption at a future council meeting.

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Garbage app in PoMo Port Moody residents need never miss another garbage or recycling day now that there’s an app for that. At Tuesday’s council meeting, PoMo staff introduced the new garbage recycling app for smart phones, which is launching today (Friday). The app, developed with a Vancouver company, will allow residents to search schedules and sign up for weekly reminders via text message, email or phone. The app also contains information on garbage carts and large-item collection days. Benefits for the city include being able to send out emergency messages about collection schedule changes in case of severe weather, traffic accidents or road construction. The app also allows staff to selectively target a message by zone and is available for download from the city’s website and from online app stores.

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By the fall of 1883, Port Moody’s commercial growth made a telephone connection to New Westminster necessary, so new supplies and equipment could be ordered. In December, the Port Moody Telephone Company advertised that they could set up a private line to “parties wishing telephones”. It cost $5 a month for service. The first phone call is reported to have been an order for 260 pounds of beef (costing $34.40) for the CPR construction crews.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 43: Year-end financial reports available for Tri-Cities’ school district

Trip to Boston one big board expense Trustees’ expenses almost triple those of previous year By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Tri-City school trustees’ wages and expenses tripled in 2011/’12, according to School District 43’s latest financial figures, and a conference in Boston may be behind in the spike in expenses for some of them. SD43 trustees spent a total of $18,226 in expenses last year, according to the latest financial statement. The expenditure, most of which is typically spent on conferences and travel, was nearly triple the $6,156 spent the previous fiscal year, which ran from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. Gail Alty, who successully ran for reelection to one of four trustee positions in Coquitlam in 2011, was the top spender at $3,463. But she said none of her expenses

could be $549. Trustee attributed indemnito travel ties were from her a l s o home in higher Sooke, this past on Vanyear, comc o u v e r ALTY WALLIS p a r e d Island. Instead, the money to the year previous. For was spent to attend the 2011/’12 school year, National School Board trustees received $32,102, Annual conference in with board chair Hyndes getting Boston in $35,187 and April, which vice-chair is considShirra reered profesYou can comment on ceiving sional deany story you read at $33,645. In velopment www.tricitynews.com 2010, trustfor many ees voted trustees. them selves a 9% Gerri Wallis, another raise, their first in six Coquitlam trustee, was second, with expenses to- years. Other news: Hyndes talling $3,413. The other trustees spent as fol- will chair the board of lows: Holly Butterfield education the (Anmore and Belcarra), f o r $3,047, John Keryluk next year (Port Coquitlam), $2,159, after she Judy Shirra (PoCo), was elected $1,836, Brian Robinson Tuesday to (Coquitlam), $1,500, Keith the post by Watkins (Port Moody), t r u s t e e s . $1,344, Melissa Hyndes Butterfield HYNDES (PoMo), $913, and Diane will be vice-chair. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com Sowden (Coquit-lam)

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120 in SD43 earned more than $100k, says SOFI SD43 superintendent Tom Grant weighs in on bullying and safe schools. Read his column on page 10.

The number of educators and administrators making $100,000 or more in wages and taxable benefits climbed slightly last year in School District 43. Information contained in the 2010/’11 statement and schedules of financial information (SOFI) show that 120 SD43 employees made $100,000 in wages and benefits compared to 113 the year previous. The top wage earners were: • Tom Grant, super-

intendent — $193,176 expenses; • Dan Derpak, assistant superintendent (now retired) — $181,410; • Sylvia Russell, assistant superintendent — $144,660; • Julie Pearce, assistant superintendent — $144,660; • Maureen Dockendorf, assistant superintendent (now working at Ministry of Education) — $144,660; • Rick Humphreys, secretary treasurer — $147,955;

• Jamie Ross, director of human resources services — $135,480; • David Taylor, student services director of instruction — $135,480; • Patricia Gartland, international education director of instruction — $138,050. The SOFI report — which contains the district’s financial statements as well as a list of suppliers with contracts over $75,000 — is available on line on the district’s website, www.sd43.bc.ca. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Missing man found in Ontario; cops seek Flores A man who went missing from the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital at Colony Farm last week was located in Ontario. Kurt Derksen, 58, was out on a day pass on Dec. 6 to visit his brother in Richmond. Less than

a week later, Coquitlam RCMP received a call from Peel Regional Police in Ontario saying they had Derksen in custody. “We’re currently making arrangements for him to be transported back here,” said Cpl. Jamie Chung. “It will be

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Coquitlam RCMP locked down Mundy Road elementary school Wednesday afternoon after three students reported they saw an armed man walking through the school yard. Cpl. Jamie Chung said the lockdown at the school, located on Austin Avenue in Coquitlam, was lifted after about an hour, at 2 p.m., when police searches on the ground and in the air did not locate a suspect.

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man who breached his curfew on the weekend. Carlos Edgardo Flores, 29, is under conditions to abide by a 10 p.m.to-7 a.m. curfew stemming from an ongoing court case being heard at BC Provincial Court in Surrey. Flores is facing

charges of sexual interference of a person under 16 and sexual assault. On Dec. 8, Flores was allowed to be away from his home to look after some personal business. Coquitlam RCMP were called the next day when he couldn’t be located.

Flores described as a Hispanic man about 5’10” tall and weighing 205 lb. with a dark complexion, black hair and brown eyes. Anyone who spots Flores should not approach him but should call 911 immediately.

Anyone with information about Flores’ whereabouts is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2012-34480 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www. solvecrime.ca. spayne@tricitynews.com

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2012 BC Building Code Effective December 20, 2012

The City of Coquitlam Building Division wants to remind you that the province has adopted the 2012 editions of the BC Building Code, BC Plumbing Code, and BC Fire Code with an effective date of December 20, 2012. It’s important to understand that if a complete building permit application is made prior to this date, the 2006 edition of the BC Codes will still apply. All complete applications for a Building Permit submitted on or after December 20, 2012 must comply with the 2012 Code. For further information, contact the City’s Bulding Division at 604-927-3441

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Todd’s mother Carol — to Facebook urging the social media company to tighten security to stop children from being victimized online. The city of Port Coquitlam, meanwhile, has partnered with the Be Someone campaign

and is researching the topic of bullying with the goal of instituting a bylaw that would make it illegal to bully. Mayor Greg Moore had called for a $200 fine or education for people identified by police as bullies but the city now

wants to review the success of similar bylaws in Regina and Edmonton, as well as potential legal issues and enforcement, before moving ahead. If it’s passed, the antibullying bylaw would be the first in B.C. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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A faded American pop star. A pregnant British royal. A girl from Port Coquitlam. Google released its year-end stats this week and its “Zeitgeist 2012” report listed the top trending people of the year, with Amanda Todd placing third behind Whitney Houston, who died in a hotel room bathtub, and Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge and wife of Prince William, whose pregnancy was recently announced. Todd was the PoCo 15-year-old who committed suicide in October after posting a now famous video about her struggles with bullying. The trending category is for search queries with the highest number of queries over a sustained period in 2012. Search queries about Todd were also in the stratosphere on the worldwide web, with the PoCo teen listed as eighth, after the “2012 Olympics,” in Google’s top 10 list. Other notable search queries were “Gangnam Style” and

she made weeks before her death, prompted a noted children’s singer and advocate to start a web campaign to make youth safer online. Raffi Cavoukian co-founded the Red Hood Project and sent a letter — which includes a signature by

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diminutive girl from Port Coquitlam with a beautiful smile who liked nice clothes, struggled a bit at school and wanted to be liked by her peers made history in 2012, according to a report by Google. In a report of search trends for 2012, Amanda Todd, the 15-year-old who committed suicide after posting a heartbreaking video about her struggles, was a Google trendsetter, after Whitney Houston, who also died in 2012, and Kate Middleton, the pregnant royal who was recently hospitalized for an extreme form of morning sickness. It may be shocking for those who knew her that Amanda Todd has become a celebrity, with the fame and even acceptance she sought in life now coming to her in death. While she was naive and vulnerable in many ways, she was also amazingly prescient in her understanding and use of the powerful tools of social media.

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We must put both hearts and schools in order AS I SEE IT Tom Grant “There is no particular substantive reform I would recommend — because no single reform will account for much difference. It has to be an array of reforms orchestrated at the community level and involving a joining of schools and universities, as well as a much closer relationship between community and school than we’ve been having in the last few decades.” — John Goodlad

s a community, we continue to deal with the tragedy of losing a student to suicide. In speaking to Carol Todd recently, she informed me that she was busy meeting with individuals and groups in the community to ensure that the passing of her daughter Amanda would not be forgotten and that her legacy would be improved conditions for young adults.

The discussion was comforting and personal as both of us lamented the passing of a daughter but also because we were both looking for lessons learned and how to develop individual and collective responses to the tragic loss of Amanda. We feel the loss of Amanda as a wound that continues to hurt and affect us all. We recognize the harsh reality of this wound but our expressed hope is to encourage people to think about their experiences with a feeling of compassion and responsibility. It is only through this type of concerted action that the wound will eventually heal. It is commendable to see the many leaders in our community trying to find solutions to the issues that many of the young learners in our community deal with. From bullying, social isolation and loneliness to mental health and poverty, I see many individuals investing time and energy to find solutions to these difficult situations. Municipal leaders such as Mayor Greg Moore in Port Coquitlam are gathering momentum in their community to deal with the issue of bullying. They organized a walk to

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raise awareness and are developing a legal strategy to deal with acts of bullying. Mothers such as Carol Todd are raising awareness of the various aspects of this issue in ways that honour young adults but provide us with the possibility of action that will make our communities safer for all. What is the response of a school district and its many leaders? Our continued efforts are designed to create an environment where all, including students, staff and parents, feel respected and safe. We cannot create such an environment by individual acts of courage alone. We need a holistic, active and engaged set of strategies that include all of us looking at the many elements of our environment. We must pay attention to the physical environment and to the social routines of our classrooms and schools. As Cindi Seddon, a principal in our district, indicated during an interview with the media, developing a safe haven for students includes building a positive and safe school climate. Such a climate requires that educators find ways to build student and educator attachment

to one another, their schools, their district and their communities. This can be achieved through personal and professional relationships, and by assuming responsibilities in the civic and extracurricular lives of our schools. Currently, we have a district representative committee meeting on a regular basis to develop an overarching and inclusive strategy on school safety. It will include an orientation to expectations, routines and strategies to develop safe and inclusive learning environments for all. It will look at the task from an appreciative perspective and I look forward to working with our organization in a combined effort to effect positive change in our schools and communities. “To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.” — Confucius Tom Grant is superintendent of School District 43.

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FACE TO FACE: What are the best movies for the holiday season?

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ast week, over the phone, television families of all time plus my colleague opposite and I it’s a Christmas special. How great were discussing our favouis that? rite Christmas movies of all time. I We get to see Greg, Marsha, Peter, prefaced my pick with“Don’t laugh Jan, Bobby and Cindy together again, but…” this time grown up, with families of Well, he laughed. their own. Aside from the fascination My favourite holiday flick of of seeing the Brady kids as 20-someall time is National Lampoon’s thing adults with 20-something probChristmas Vacation starring Chevy lems, the best part of the film is when Chase. the whole family gathers to sing “O I know it’s not your conventional Come All Ye Faithful” as Mike — the holiday film but there’s something Brady patriarch — is rescued from heartwarming about watching the rubble of a fallen building. When the show was first broadChase’s Clark Griswold, who, despite a series of unfortunate and hilarious cast in 1988, it was quite the ratings booster for CBS. happenings, continues M ay b e t e l ev i s i o n to strive for that one execs should fol“perfect” Christmas. He low the Brady lead does it, simply because You can comment on and come out with A there’s nothing more any story you read at Facts of Life Holiday important to him than www.tricitynews.com Bonanza or A Very his family. Most people don’t Cosby Christmas, no? consider it a holiday classic on par My final pick isn’t a weird one: Alistair Sim’s A Christmas with It’s Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34th Street but it did gross over Carol. $70 million at the box office in 1989 It’s a classic story with a message and is shown on television every that resonates in 2012 almost 170 December. year after Charles Dickens wrote My second favourite Christmas the original story. It’s a great refilm of all time is also an unortho- minder at the end of one year and dox pick: A Very Brady Christmas. the beginning of another that richYes, I know I’m weird but that’s a ness in your wallet means nothing move that is the best of two worlds: if you don’t have richness in your It’s a reunion of one of the greatest heart. Happy viewing.

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“And ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ with the wonderfully corny Jimmy Stewart and the angelic Donna Reed? Bring out the handkerchiefs.” Jim Nelson What’s your take on this week’s Face to Face topic and what they have to say? Email your thoughts to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

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hat are my three favourite Christmas movies? I’m a bit of a Christmas conservative; I like the classic big three, the must-see movies: Miracle on 34th Street, It’s a Wonderful Life and the Alistair Sim version of A Christmas Carol. Oh, there are funny Christmas movies: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase; Tim Allen’s The Santa Clause; Bill Murray’s Scrooged; and even the relatively modern Will Ferrell farce Elf. There are also cute Christmas movies like The Grinch and pleasantly trite musicals featuring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye struggling to put on a show for their retired old army general (White Christmas). But for good old Christmas schmaltz, for evoking Christmas spirit and bringing a tear or torrent to one’s eye, you can’t beat the big three. Their themes of hope, charity, faith and resurrection are timeless. Heartwarming for all and Christian for Christians, they are as close as we get each year to unanimously sharing the essence of Christmas. I admit to tearing up watching Miracle on 34th Street last night. When the N.Y.C. mailmen bring the 10 bags of letters addressed to

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Santa Claus into court and dump them on the judge’s bench, and Kris Kringle is declared the one and only Santa Claus, it doesn’t get much better than that. It’s such an uplifting plea for childhood and faith — inarguably a seasonably appropriate theme. And It’s a Wonderful Life, with the wonderfully corny Jimmy Stewart and the angelic Donna Reed? Bring out the handkerchiefs. “Hello Bedford Falls, hello good old savings and loan...”squawks the resurrected Stewart, and we all find out what real riches are — and that every time you hear a bell, an angel gets her wings. Does it get any more Christmas-y? Well, yes, it does. The original Alistair Sim’s A Christmas Carol is my favourite Christmas movie, the one I feel I must see to complete the season. Scrooge’s ecstatic Christmas morning rebirth is rejuvenating. The five minutes of his wanting to stand on his head, and dancing around singing“I don’t know anything”and looking for a label leaves me heaving and sobbing on the couch. So have a Merry Christmas, yes, you do that; before you dot another “i,”Bob Cratchit! And as Tiny Tim said...

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Talking taxes to councils COQUITLAM The Editor, Re. “3.34% tax hike in Coquitlam” (The Tri-City News, Dec. 5). A letter to Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart and city council: What is a person to do? Yet another increase in the cost of living? Transit, toll bridges, property taxes, water, utilities, gas tax — and the list goes on — all going up. Unemployment remains high with continued bad economic news in B.C. Highest level of child poverty, increasing levels of personal debt with no increase in wages in sight for the majority of workers in B.C. and for some, there has been no increase in wages for three or four years in spite of annual inflation increases and ongoing tax increases. An increasing income gap between the top paid and the middle and lower paid is prevalent in Canada and it is a larger gap than in the U.S. (according to the Conference Board of Canada). There

is a decreasing amount of discretionary income to support local businesses so the cycle becomes cannibalistic. No spending by consumers, no business growth, increase in unemployment, increase in business closures, fewer employment opportunities — it’s a negative spiralling effect. While I appreciate that Coquitlam council has reduced the tax increase this year over last, it is not good enough. It needs to be 0%. We need to rein in spending, let people rebuild their financial situations and focus on growing the whole community, not just parts of it. I vote No to increased taxes of any kind. D.C. Bringeland, Coquitlam

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The Editor, A letter to Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay and city council: How can Port Moody’s elected council even think of a nearly 7% increase in property taxes for 2013? I know some members of this council have

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New charges keep Jesse Penner’s killer in prison ‘They know how dangerous he is,’ says Gord Penner By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

Ryan Crossley, the 22-year-old responsible for the death of Port Coquitlam’s Jesse Penner, will not be released from prison when his six-year sentence comes to an end next week. Instead the inmate, who was 16 when he was convicted, has been taken back to Prince Albert, Sask., where he is facing charges related to an incident that occurred while he was behind bars. The Crown prosecutor’s office in Saskatchewan confirmed Crossley was in court there Wednesday morning but did not specify the charges. The decision by corrections officials comes

Jesse Penner was stabbed to death outside a house party in Port Coquitlam in 2006. as a relief to Gord Penner, Jesse’s father, who was anticipating that the man who stabbed his son to death would be walking the streets by Christmas. “I was sick about it,” he said. “They know how dangerous he is.” Crossley’s propensity for violence has been well documented.

During a 2011 detention review, the Parole Board of Canada said Crossley would not be eligible for early release because of infractions that occurred while he was incarcerated, including assault and possession of weapons. The board also noted that since his incarceration, he has not completed any programs to address his violent behaviour and substance abuse issues. “You continue to endanger the safety of others, on occasion spontaneously, but often with some level of pre-planning, and frequently involving the use of weapons,” the board said in its reasons for decision following the 2011 hearing. “You do not display genuine remorse for the victims and clearly hold a personal belief that accepts and endorses violence.” In July, Crossley was supposed to appear before the parole board

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again for a detention review but he refused to answer questions, saying he did not want to waste anyone’s time. Jesse Penner was trying to break up a fight outside a house part in 2006 when Crossley, who was on supervised release awaiting sentencing in an unrelated weapons charge, stabbed him multiple times. The former Douglas College Royals baseball player was taken to hospital, where he died from his wounds. During his sentencing hearing in 2007, the judge said Crossley, then 16, had 10 prior convictions, some for violent assaults. The parole board has also noted that Crossley had suffered two separate head injuries at an early age that may contribute to his violent outbursts. At 14, he was diagnosed by a psychiatrist as having severe conduct disorder. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Buy with an eye on waste this Xmas, says PoCo By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

Christmas may be a festive time of year but it can be bad for the environment. That is why the city of Port Coquitlam is offering tips that could help its residents reduce the amount of waste they send to the landfill this holiday season. First, people should consider purchasing gifts that won’t end up in the garbage and choose items with less packaging. The city also suggests that rather than buying “stuff,” residents consider offering a service, expertise or an experience — for example, a dinner out. Donations to charities also make great presents, as do homemade gifts such as cookies and recipes, says the city. PoCo also recommends that residents use an artificial or live tree rather than a cut tree, allowing the tree to be reused for future holiday seasons.

Reusable gift bags can also cut down on waste and gift wrap, tissue, ribbons and bows are able to be saved and used again. Instead of throwing unwanted gifts in the trash, the city urges residents to donate them to charity. It is also important the recyclable packaging and paper be put in the city’s recycling blue cart. Cut trees can also be broken down and put in the city’s green waste bin. Port Coquitlam residents can bring their styrofoam packaging from their gifts to #1 fire hall (1725 Broadway St.) for recycling on Jan. 5 and 6 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., which is also when firefighters will also be chipping trees for a minimum $5 donation, with all proceeds going to the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund. • For more information about reducing waste this Christmas go to www.portcoquitlam. ca/green. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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PoCo city committees The city of Port Coquitlam will eliminate its environmental enhancement and social inclusion committees when council reconvenes next year. Mayor Greg Moore said the move will create efficiencies and efforts will be made to integrate environmental and social issues into the city’s remaining committees. “In the past, we have had an environmental enhancement committee,”said Mayor Greg Moore during Monday night’s council meeting. “[Environmental issues] are prominent in every committee we deal with, so instead of having a separate committee that only looks at environment… the work will be spread to all the committees.” The new structure sees Coun. Darrell Penner chair the community safety committee, while Coun. Mike Forrest will oversee the healthy community committee. The smart growth committee will be chaired by Coun. Brad West, with Coun. Glenn Pollock chairing the transportation solutions and operations committee. All members of council will continue to sit on the finance and intergovernmental committee, which will be chaired by the mayor. Citizen advisors and task force appointments will be announced by the end of the year. • For more information go to www.portcoquitlam.ca/council. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas & Peace & Prosperity in the New Year.

At 1417 Garibaldi Pl. in Coquitlam, there are more than 100 handpainted displays and some 4,000 lights. You can check out a map of all the light listings below at www. tricitynews. com.

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The Light List: Go check out these displays As we have in previous years, The Tri-City News is printing a list of large light displays in the Tri-Cities for Christmas. To add your home to The Tri-City News’ list, send your name and address along with details of your display (how many lights, special displays, hours of operation and any charities for which you’re collecting) to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

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• 646 Claremont St.: See a complete nativity with baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, shepherds and the three wise men; lights set to music; Santa and Mrs. Claus plus reindeer, Christmas trees and more — more than 7,000 lights (go up the driveway for the best view). Display is on daily from 5 to 10 p.m. Donations are accepted for the Knights of Columbus Charities. • 1417 Garibaldi Pl.: John and Trudy invite you to enjoy a yard decorated with more than 100 hand-painted displays and 4,000 lights. Two themes: Traditional Christmas with nativity scene, wise men, shepherds and sheep; and Contemporary Christmas, with Santa, reindeer, toy trains, nutcrackers and snow castles. Open daily from 4:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. • 927 Lillian St.: Pretty display of thousands of twinkling lights, with snowmen, toy soldier, candy canes, Santa, penguins, polar bears, angel,horse and carriage, presents and trees, snowflakes, etc. Open daily through Jan. 3, 4:30 to 11 p.m. • 678 Folsom St.: The Magic of Lights lives here, where thousands visit each year. Display includes roof-top graphic display screen, 27 feet wide with 22,000 LED lights; planters have large wire framed trees that show the magic of lights;. Santa and his train, Santa herding reindeer moving thought the air — 50,000 plus lights programmed, twinkling and dancing moving in patterns; all controlled hundreds of microprocessors and computers; 36 panel displays and more. To check it out online, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E90gVALl-Ms&feature=youtu.be. • 545 Sunset Ave.: There are 12,500 lights and the boulevard with 2,000 lights dances to favourite Christmas carols. Open daily through Jan. 1, 5:30 to 10 p.m.

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• 1260 Fletcher Way: More than 25,000 lights, with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the yard and Santa’s workshop, busy elves, friendly polar bears and up on the roof, Santa’s sleigh and Rudolph waiting patiently. Christmas music and twinkling lights and lots to look at make this display fun for all ages. Open daily through Jan. 7, 5 to 10:30 p.m. Collecting donations for the Empty Stocking Fund. • 3313 Rae St.: More than 100,000 lights plus ground displays synchronized to music. Lights will be on daily from 5 to 10 p.m. and contributions to the food bank will be gratefully accepted.

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Motorists seek alternatives to Port Mann bridge tolls continued from front page A third said they will drive over the bridge less often while 45% said they will keep using it and pay the tolls. The same drivers were also asked what they will do once the halfprice introductory discount ends and they’re paying $3 tolls to use the new bridge. More than 55% of weekly Highway 1 users said they’ll seek new routes after the toll doubles and just 31% said they’d keep paying to cross. (For all Port Mann users, including less frequent ones, 46.4% said they would seek out new routes, 33% said they would use the bridge less often and 34.5% said they would use it as usual and pay the toll. Respondents could give more than one answer so results add up to more than 100%.) Insights West president Steve Mossop said the findings show residents of communities south of the Fraser River like the new bridge but remain “bitterly opposed” to tolling of the Highway 1 crossing. Only time will tell, he

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who are impacted.” TReO decal users tend to support the tolls, with 55% in favour to 45% opposed. Mossop said the opposition to tolls reflects “a lot of disgruntled voters” who may yet have an influence in next spring’s provincial election. “That’s a big number to be opposed,” he said. “Governments lose elections on numbers like that.” He noted TReO has done an “excellent job” of promoting the bridge and luring drivers to sign up through staged discounts and an offer of 20 free trips. Nearly 70% of Metro Vancouver drivers polled said they’d signed up, roughly matching statistics reported by the province; 65% said they were satisfied with the new bridge itself. The online survey of nearly 600 people has a 4% margin of error.

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Close to 50% of commuters said they would seek out new routes that avoid paying tolls on the Port Mann bridge. said, whether the Port Mann ends up suffering lower-than-expected traffic volumes because of the toll, as happened with TransLink’s Golden Ears Bridge. “We’ll see if people have the patience and tolerance to actually sit on the Pattullo or the Alex Fraser [bridges] and wait through the backups to avoid that fee,” Mossop said. “It’s not people just expressing their anger and frustration, it’s a real entrenched mindset.” The poll also found

Lower Mainland residents remain split on whether the Port Mann should be tolled: 50.8% support tolls while 45% oppose them. Among frequent Port Mann users, 60% oppose tolls while 40% support them. “The issue of tolling seems to have divided Metro Vancouver into two camps,” Mossop said. “Those who are in favour since they don’t drive over the bridge, with the opposition camp being firmly entrenched among drivers

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Find the perfect tree at Aunt Leah’s lot in the Eagle Ridge United Church parking lot (2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam), where all proceeds go to help kids in foster care and to young moms at risk of losing custody of their children. The lot is open weekends from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (and Monday through Thursday, from 1 to 9 p.m.).Visit www.auntleahs.org for more information.

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Clear some space in the garage and do some good by donating your old (but still in good shape) tools to KMS Tools’ Tools for the World effort running until Saturday. So far KMS Tools (110 Woolridge St., Coquitlam, next to Ikea) has sent 28 pallets of tools to places like Haiti, Thailand, Ghana, Malawi and more. The store is open today until 9 p.m. and Saturday until 5 p.m.

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Kids aged six to 11 years old can have some holiday fun at Summit community centre (1450 Parkway Blvd., Coquitlam), where there will be themed gym activities, gift making and pizza from 5 to 9 p.m. For more info and to sign up call 604927-4386, visit any Coquitlam rec facility or go online to www. signmeup.coquitlam.ca/signmeup.

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Special ornament helps military families Transition from military to home life can be tough By Mario Bartel Black Press

The first few times Sherrilynn Poulton went driving with her husband, Chris, after he returned from a year-long tour of duty with the Canadian military in Afghanistan, she kept her right foot poised over a phantom brake pedal in the car’s passenger side. After all, Western rules of the road don’t apply in a war zone and there was no telling what bad habits Chris picked up dodging potholes and landmines on dusty goat tracks. That’s just one of the myriad adjustments military families face when a loved one returns from active duty. To help ease that transition, Sears Canada has launched a special Christmas ornament

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Reservist Chris Poulton, his wife Sherrilynn and their son Liam check out a new ornament which is being sold at Sears stores to raise money for military families readjusting to day-to-day civilian life. in support of Canada’s military men and women and their families. All

proceeds from sales of the ornament at the department store’s 118

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nancial assistance. “We are pleased to support the Military Families Fund, which provides ongoing assistance to our troops and their families,” said Lisa Phelan, the manager of the Sears store at Burnaby’s Brentwood Town Centre, where the ornament was unveiled last week. It’s not easy for soldiers to tend to the mundane tasks of civilian life when they’ve been obeying orders, speaking military jargon and just trying to stay alive for the past 12 months, said Nancy Szastkiw, a family liaison officer with the BC Military Family Resource Centre. After living every day in fatigues, it can be tough to shop for regular street clothes. Even telling time on a 12-hour clock rather than the military’s 24-hour clock can be a challenge. It’s especially difficult in the first month after a soldier’s return, said Szastkiw. “All of them

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have symptoms like sleep disorders, intestinal disorders. We ask people not to panic.” While technology made the year-long absence of Sherrilynn Poulton’s husband less arduous — they were able to stay in touch with daily video chats over Skype — having him back in the house was a bit of a jolt as she and their nine-year-old son Liam had developed their own routine. “Life changes when he comes home,” said Sherrilynn, whose family were special guests at the ornament’s launch. “The challenges change day to day. There’s a cultural shock. We have to be patient getting readjusted.” But after missing Chris last Christmas as he began his tour, she said she’s thrilled to be able to celebrate the holiday with him at home this year — along with a special new ornament on their tree. photo@burnabynewsleader.com

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Gifts were handmade and few in early days YOUR HISTORY Jill Cook

on tracks, bicycles and “store-bought”clothing at a time when nearly everything was sewn at home. Many of the toys that appeared in these catalogues are represented in the Mackin House Museum’s toy collection. We have displayed more of our vintage metal cars, dolls from 1900 to the 1940s, metal airplanes and some circus toys. Visiting the toy museum with the little ones

t is beginning to seem a lot like Christmas at Mackin House Museum, which is dressed up for the season in a look back at life in the early 1900s. Greenery abounds, with traditional evergreen boughs that were readily available throughout the Coquitlam area. Fir, cedar, holly and ivy were used to decorate homes and churches, with the odd sprig of mistletoe just for fun. The Christmas tree itself was decorated with homemade ornaments — iced cookies, crocheted snowflakes and popcorn chains. Because the family that lived at Mackin House was financially more comfortable than others in the Maillardville area, it no doubt had glass ornaments as well, imported from Europe and carefully wrapped and put away at the end of each Christmas season. Christmas trees were lit with tiny candles in holders attached to tree limbs — a fire hazard if ever there was one. The candles were lit for only a brief time — Christmas Eve would be one such time — and there would be buckets of sand and water nearby.You can imagine the excitement of children waiting outside the parlour while the candles were lit and then

in your life is a wonderful way to tie the past to the present and can become a treasured family Christmas tradition. If Grandma and Grandpa — or, even better, Great Grandma and Grandpa — can come along, all the better. The toys will bring back fond memories and open a discussion with today’s glitz and gadget generation on what Christmas was like in a simpler time, when a new pair

of mittens and a tin toy were all a lucky child could hope to find under the tree. And you know what? That child was just as delighted and grateful as today’s children with their battery-operated gizmos that beep and whirl and light up.

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Finally, a Merry Christmas to all from the volunteers and staff at Mackin House. We hope you will make us a part

of your holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in December. Our hours and programs can be found at www. coquitlamheritage.ca or by calling us at 605-5166151. Your History is a column in which, once a month, representatives of the Tri-Cities’ three heritage groups writes about local history. Jill Cook is executive director of Coquitlam Heritage Society.

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Coquitlam’s Mackin House Museum is decorated for Christmas, just as it may have been in the early 1900s. getting their first glimpse of the magical tree in a darkened room. There were gifts, of course, but homemade, and of a practical nature. Warm knitted socks, scarves and mittens would have kept moms, grandmas and aunts busy for months before Christmas. Little girls might get brightly coloured hair ribbons and a homemade rag doll while boys might be lucky enough to find a carved wooden train

under the tree. Children made gifts for the adults in their lives too, with girls embroidering handkerchiefs, pen wipes and book marks. Excited children also looked forward to the arrival of the Eaton’s or Simpson’s mail order catalogue, or the Wish Book as it was known. The pages were full of gifts only to be dreamed about: dolls with porcelain faces and lovely frocks, metal toy trains

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bOOks PLUs: What’s on in Tri-City libraries

Celebrate the season, coffee talk and Xmas shopping 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.

PORT MOODY

• Celebrate the Season: Are you and your family tired of the seasonal hype? Fed up with the commercial messages? At PMPL’s annual holiday celebration, you can relax along with your neighbours in a low-key, family-friendly

atmosphere. Join library staff for festive stories, sing-along carols and a special guest.You don’t even need to know the words to the carols because they will be projected onto a big screen). All this merriment will take place in the Inlet Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Afterwards in the Galleria, you can enjoy some tasty refreshments courtesy of the library. No registration required. • GetYour New Kids’ Card: Almost 10,000 votes were cast by kids during Port Moody Public Library’s children’s card

contest. Children 12 and younger can visit the library and get a free new library card, or swap their existing card for the new design. As a bonus, kids who drop in to pick up their new library card in December will be entered in a weekly book draw.

For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

TERRY FOX

• Coffee Mug Club: You can join Terry Fox Library’s book club and connect with other book

lovers. Participants are invited to enjoy some informal fun and thoughtprovoking discussion as they explore new authors and share reading ideas. Members are currently reading Truth and Beauty by Ann Patchett, a memoir of Patchett’s intense friendship with author Lucy Grealy. (Synopsis: Patchett met Grealy when they were both graduate students and they lived together because neither of them could afford an apartment of her own.

Patchett writes the story of a complex relationship that lasted nearly 20 years in a frank and intimate way that leads us to think about our own deep friendships.) The next meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 19, 7 to 8 p.m. New members are welcome. 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 604-9277999.

COQUITLAM

• Ho, ho, ho!: Santa recommends the 2013 Book Lover’s Calendar for your all your favourite readers.They cost just $10 each and the proceeds will be used to buy equipment for the new City Centre branch and other library programs. • Christmas hours: CPL’s two branches will have altered hours over the holiday period and will be closed on Christmas, Boxing Day,

NewYear’s Day and Sunday, Dec. 30; other hours: Dec. 24 and 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular hours will apply on all other days. Also: The book bus will not be at Tri-City Family Place on Dec. 27 or at Cottonwood Park on Dec. 29. For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

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Our new community-inspired design is more than a new look. It’s a new way to bank. Visit us at Shaughnessy Station, Port Coquitlam. For more information about Santa Train, the food donations or our charity partners, please contact Customer Service at (604) 488-8906 or visit westcoastexpress.com

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CP Holiday Train coming to Port Moody on Tuesday The CP Rail Holiday Train is rerouting this year and will arrive in Port Moody on Tuesday, Dec. 18 on the tracks behind the PoMo rec complex, 300 Ioco Rd., with pre-train festivities to take place in the rec centre parking lot. The new location will be the permanent home for the annual holiday event because of the Evergreen Line. Festivities will get underway at 8 p.m. in the rec centre parking lot, featuring seasonal treats, such as hot chocolate and chilli and cookie decorating for children, with all proceeds going to Share, thanks to donations from Thrifty Foods, the Rotary Club of Port Moody and Pasta Polo. Pre-train entertainment will include the Christmas music by Tom and Emily and the Vancouver Firefighters Band under the Re/Max tent. The Port Moody Fire Department, meanwhile, will staff the traditional bonfire with wood donated by Flavelle sawmill. Share’s truck will be on site to collect non-perishable food items and cash donations and Santa will be on hand to spread Christmas cheer. Following the pre-train entertainment, guests will walk from the parking lot to a grass field at the edge of the tracks to watch the train arrive at 9:05 p.m. A concert will follow at 9:15 p.m. featuring Doc Walker, Miss Emily and Brothers Dube. Parking is limited and people are encouraged to

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walk, if possible. Since 1999, the Holiday Train program has raised close to $6.4 million and about 2.6 million pounds of food for North American food banks. Again this year, the two trains will visit more than 150 communities — beginning their journeys in Beaconsfield, Que., and Scranton, Pa. The 2012 Holiday Train schedule is available online at www. cpr.ca and on Facebook. Port Moody is the last stop on the Canadian holiday train schedule.

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The second West Coast Express Santa Train will be on track tomorrow (Saturday), offering free rides to passengers heading to downtown Vancouver in return for new, unwrapped toys. Now in its 16th year, the Santa Train collects toys on behalf of the Christmas bureaus throughout the communities West Coast Express serves, including Share in the Tri-Cities. If you want to go along for the ride this year, bring a new, unwrapped toy to any of the TriCities’ three West Coast Express stations on Dec. 15 and, in exchange for your new unwrapped toy, you will receive a same-day return ticket for the West Coast Express. In the morning, trains leave Port Coquitlam at 10:39 a.m., Coquitlam at 10:45 a.m. and Port Moody at 10:50 a.m., arriving at Vancouver’s Waterfront station at 11:15 a.m. In the afternoon, trains leave Waterfront station at 4 p.m., arriving in PoMo at 4:24 p.m., Coquitlam at 4:29 p.m. and PoCo at 4:34 p.m. Santa will be on board the morning train to Waterfront Station to visit with kids of all ages, and he can be found in the West Coast Express concourse at Waterfront Station in the afternoon (3 to 4 p.m.) for photos.

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Christmas is for the birds & their counters green scene Elaine Golds Count a way to track trends

ou might see some people in local parks this weekend scanning the trees with binoculars as part of the annual Christmas Bird Count. This year will be the 20th year this event has been held in the Tri-Cities.The Christmas Bird Count, now conducted throughout the Western hemisphere, has been happening for much longer. Started in 1900 by an American ornithologist who wished for a more productive activity than the traditional Christmas day side hunt, the Christmas Bird Count event has now grown to include thousands of volunteers in many countries. The side hunt was a shooting contest in which two teams undertook to shoot as many birds as they could on Christmas day. The winners of this bizarre contest were the ones who ended up with the biggest pile of dead birds; the losers, of course, in-

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Green-winged teal (male and female) along with killdeer are among the birds expected to be seen at Shoreline Park in Port Moody during the Christmas Bird Count. cluded all the birds. Thankfully, ornithologist Frank Chapman proposed that counting and identifying live birds would be a much more sensible activity. His event spread rapidly in popularity. These days, the count can take place on any day within a three-week period around Christmas. It has become a pleasant opportunity to socialize with others while being outdoors collecting useful information about

bird populations. People form into teams that monitor specified sites within a socalled count circle, which is 24 km in diameter. Once the count circle is established, it never changes so that data can be compared from one year to the next. The centre of our count circle is Sheridan Hill in Pitt Meadows.This means that, while most areas of the Tri-Cities are included, some areas, such as Como Lake,

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Port Coquitlam firefighters who grew ‘staches for Movember — a November-long moustache campaign to build awareness and money for prostate cancer — staged a charity hockey tournament last month at Planet Ice in Coquitlam. Sixteen teams with members from fire departments around the Lower Mainland netted more than $10,000 for the cause through entry fees, a raffle and a 50/50 draw at the event. As a result, PoCo smoke-eaters collected nearly $12,800 for the month, placing them fifth in the Great Canadian Fire Department Challenge — “a huge accomplishment for a small department with only 63 members,” said spokesperson Ryan Masi in an email to The Tri-City News.

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A Coquitlam elementary class got a visit from — and a free meal with — Tri-City MP Fin Donnelly last month after it won his litterless lunch challenge. Riverview Park elementary’s Grade 3/4 class, under the direction of Sandra Allen and Leah Donnelly, went 91% trashfree during Waste Reduction Week, Oct. 15 to 19. More than 50 classes in 10 schools in School District 43 took part in the NDP MP’s third annual challenge.

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An annual benefit at Coquitlam Centre mall last month resulted in $66,000 for charities including the Share Family and Community Services. Unwrapped — A Charitable Night of Giving on Nov. 20 featured food, shopping deals and entertainment for the 4,000 attendees.

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A Port Coquitlam seniors’ residence centre last month clinched three national awards in Toronto. Amica at Mayfair garnered the general manager of the year, highest number of move-ins and high net operating income accolades at the Amica Mature Lifestyles Annual Leadership Awards Gala. There are 23 Amica Wellness & Vitality Residences in Ontario and B.C. “This is a tremendous accomplishment for a small community of Port Coquitlam, especially in today’s competitive world of retirement living,” said Pierce Ivan, general manager of Amica at Mayfair, in a news release. “Hard work, a caring and passionate team and making a difference in the lives of our residents on a daily basis were the ingredients of our success.”

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A car rental company has rolled out a financial aid program for female business students at Douglas College, which has a campus in Coquitlam. Enterprise Holdings and the Enterprise Holdings Foundation recently donated the $8,000 gift. “The support of our female students by Enterprise Holdings and its foundation is a fantastic demonstration of businesses in our community helping develop future business leaders, said Hazel Postma, the college’s associate VP External, in a news release.

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Grade 8 students at a Port Coquitlam high school are spreading the cheer this and next month by serving up hot meals to the homeless in the Tri-Cities. The Hope Lutheran Christian students are taking part in the Bridge Shelter program (formerly the cold/ wet weather mat program), which is running out of the Grace Christian Church on Kingsway Avenue in PoCo.

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Two Tri-City residents got early Christmas presents from the provincial government with cash to pay for their post-secondary education. Theodora Runtova and Shingirai Makaye will use their BC Housing Education Awards, valued at $750 each, to help with their Douglas College tuition and books. Runtova, a Bulgarian native, is studying marketing while Makaye is working towards her bachelor of science degree in nursing. Both women were eligible for the money as they live in subsidized housing or are receiving rent subsidy through BC Housing’s rental assistance program. Please send Spotlight press releases and photos to jwarren@tricitynews.com.

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CHRIstMAs GIVING: Toy drive, food drive, train ride & gift wrapping

Events to help others The Tri-Cities community is rallying around Share Family and Community Services for its Christmas campaign. Last year, hundreds of families received Christmas hampers and toys, thanks to the generosity of local residents and businesses. Here are a few events to help Share in its work:

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• Mr. Mike’s Toy Drive: Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse and Bar is kicking off its fifth annual toy drive with a launch party next week where its team will be donating all tips to the toy drive. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Share’s toy hamper program and receive a free appetizer. When: Toy Drive runs until Christmas. Where: Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse and Bar, 32-2991 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam.

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• Safeway’s Holiday Food Bank Hamper Drive: Next time you’re shopping at Safeway, be sure to look out for pre-packaged $5 and $10 Christmas Hampers, and purchase them for the Food Bank. You can purchase them at checkout stands and receive 10 Air Miles for a $10 Hamper purchase! When: through Dec. 15

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• Gift Wrap and Share Tree at Coquitlam Centre: Have your gifts wrapped at Coquitlam Centre in return for a donation to Share’s Christmas programs.

You can also leave a new, unwrapped toy for child under the tree. Last year, 2,215 children and youth were recipients of Share’s Christmas hampers. When: through Dec. 24 during mall hours Where: Coquitlam Centre, 2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam; the gift wrap booth and Share Tree are on the upper level between Aritzia and the Gap.

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• ChooseYour Own Xmas Adventure: Second Storey Theatre presents “ChooseYour Own Xmas Adventure”improv.The show is designed by the audience — from the characters they play to the decisions they make. Help them put together a Christmas play while also supporting the food bank. Bring non-perishables or cash and be entered into a draw for a prize. When: Dec. 15, 3 p.m. kids matinees; tickets: $8. All-ages shows every Friday and Saturday night, 8 p.m.; tickets: $12 adults, $10 students and seniors Where: 201-2550 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam (above Dairy Queen)

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• CP Rail Holiday Train: The CPR Holiday Train will be in Port Moody to collect food and money for local food banks.The train has a boxcar stage and a lineup of great musical talents but this year will be in a new location (behind the Port Moody rec complex and city hall. All proceeds collected at this event will support the Share food bank. Check out www.cpr.ca to see the musical lineup and interactive map to know when the train will arrive. When: Tuesday, Dec. 18. Festival from 8 to 9 p.m., train arrives at 9:05 p.m., concert at 9:15 p.m. Where: 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody (behind rec centre and city hall) Please note that parking is limited and guests are encouraged to walk if possible.

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• Share the Magic 2012: Magician Alex Seaman will host a benefit show to support Share.The show will feature Seaman and professional entertainers from across the Lower Mainland and the U.S. Come out for the show, and bring a cash or food donation for the food bank, too. All proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships will be donated to Share as well. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit gottabemagic.com. When: Dec. 20, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Terry Fox Theatre, 1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam

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Volunteer opportunities abound at Christmas Volunteering for a local charity can make the holiday season extra special. This year, Share Family and Community Services will be providing plenty of opportunities for people to give of their time to help others less fortunate. Last year, for example, Share registered 1,749 households for Christmas hampers and the social service agency expects to register even more families this season. For instance, volunteers are once again needed to help with the

annual by-donation gift wrap and gift tree at Coquitlam Centre.The program opens Nov. 30 at the mall and more than 800 shifts needed to be filled for this important event supporting the Share Toy Shoppe and other programs. Volunteers must be 16 years or older and those interest in helping should call Ruth at 604-529-5104. Other volunteer postings: • Office assistance: Greet donors, accept and record donations at the

front counter, answer phones, photocopy and other office duties. • Christmas hamper packing: Put together food hampers (small, medium, and large) and must be able to lift heavy boxes. • Food sorting: Sort food donations into categories. Involves organizing food donations, labelling and weighing food, lifting and carrying boxes, maintaining a clean work area and recycling boxes. • Truck drivers: Pick up food and toy donations,

load and unload food boxes, ensure trucks are in good condition, and assist with stocking and inventory. • Toy Shoppe: Sort and process toy donations.This is a warehouse environment and does require some heavy lifting.Volunteers are also needed to assist families during Toy Shoppe visits. To volunteer with the food bank, call 604-9312451 or email jeremy. pearson@sharesociety. ca. For more information, visit www.sharesociety.ca.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 15 • Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Saturday Cafe, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., main lobby, Eagle Ridge Hospital, 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody. Sale of beverages and baked goods to raise funds for the purchase of needed hospital equipment and patient comfort items for ERH.

SUNDAY, DEC. 16 • Port Moody Power and Sail Squadron information table for January course offerings, 1-5 p.m., Port Moody city hall galleria, 100 Newport Dr. Info: Susan, 604-461-5011 or coopersw@telus.net, or www.portmoodypss.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 21 • Board game night, 6:30 p.m., King of Life Lutheran Church, 1198 Falcon Dr., Coquitlam; play some of the classics and be prepared to learn some new favourites.

SATURDAY, JAN. 5 • Joyous Epiphany at Trinity United/St. Catherine’s Anglican churches, 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo; a pageant of song and dance to celebrate the visit of the wise men to the son of Mary and Joseph. Service starts at 7 p.m.

NOTICES • Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have

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• Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, self-esteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311. been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse. Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-941-7111. • The Family Resource Centre, located at Minnekhada middle school in Port Coquitlam, offers affordable Multi-sensory and Math Tutoring for students aged five and up. Mentoring programs for girls and boys are also available for older children/ young teens. Registration is ongoing and programs run throughout the school year. Various times and days are available. Info at www.ldafn.com or by email at frcdistrict43@gmail.com. • Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K– Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@shaw.ca.

• Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www. girlguides.ca or call 1-800565-8111. • Kiddies Korner Preschool still has spaces available. Info: 604-9414919 or info@kkp.ca. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting My Money, My Choices: Financial Education for Women, a free program designed to empower women survivors of domestic violence. The program focus is to increase women’s economic participation and self-sufficiency through financial education and skill. Info and registration: 604-941-6311 • Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with this confusing time and understand their feelings. Info: Kathy, 604-941-7111, Ext. 106.

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THANK YOU!

The 35th annual CKNW Orphans’ Fund Pledge Day took place Friday, December 7th at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. After the 13 hour Radio-thon was over we raised

$1,708,869.23!

Because of this generous support from our listeners, sponsors, clients and volunteers we can continue to help the physically, mentally and socially challenged children in BC. We couldn’t have done it without you.

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• Step By Step Child Development Society Family Resource Rooms open for drop-in at the following locations: Old Orchard Hall in Ioco Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11 a.m., Harbour View elementary school Monday and Wednesday from 9:30-11 a.m. and at the Blue Mountain Park Scouts’ Hall on Wed from 1011:30. Call 604-931-1977 for more information or visit the website at www.step-by-step.ca. Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Women interested in breastfeeding and their children are invited to free monthly LLL meetings. Info: 604-520-4623 or www.lllc.ca. • Baker’s Corner Preschool is a parent-participation pre-school that offers play-based classes for three- and four-year-olds and is located in Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604-461-5848 or www.bakerscornerpreschool.com. • Share Family and Community Services hosts free parent and tot drop–in, 9-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at Seaview community school, 1215 Cecile Dr., PoMo. This is a free play–based program for children up to five years old and their parents/ caregivers. Info: Azar, 604–936-3900. • Parent and Tot Drop-in: open to parents with children from birth to 5 years old; offers safe and nurturing environment; children learn songs, stories and eat healthy snacks together; parents

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• Family resource centre at Minnekhada middle school, PoCo, offers multisensory and math tutoring for students age 5 and older; mentoring programs for girls and boys are also available for older children/young teens. Registration is ongoing and programs run throughout the school year. Info: www. ldafn.com or frcdistrict43@ gmail.com. • Parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to connect with others who are raising children, gain and offer support and understanding, gain information about parenting and other concerns, and have their children cared for while doing so, free of charge, can join a parent support circle. Parent Support Services of BC runs a Thursday evening circle 6-8 p.m. in Coquitlam. The support circle is an anonymous, confidential self-help group for parents with children 12 years old and under. Info: 604-669-1616 or www.parentsupportbc.ca. • Breastfeeding or pregnant and wanting to learn more? Looking for information or help? La Leche League Coquitlam groups offer informal, guided discussions and a chance to connect with other nursing mothers. New meeting location: Share Family and Community Services, 2615 Clarke St., PoMo. Meetings held second

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a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (September to June), 2062 Manning Ave., PoCo. Info: 604-942-4672. • Share Family and Community Services parent support circle runs Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m., Mountain View elementary school, 740 Smith Ave., Coquitlam. Open to all parents, grandparents and/or caregivers. Participation is free and childminding and snacks are available. Info: 604937-6970. • Pleasantside Play Pals, a non-profit parentparticipation play group for newborns to pre-schoolers at Old Orchard Hall, PoMo; parents/caregivers invited every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-11:30 p.m. • Parents and tots gather to play and learn in a Jewish-themed environment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680

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To SuBmIT AN ITEm: email: newsroom@tricitynews.com Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam. Info: 604-5527221 or info@burquest. org. • Millside Family Resource Centre is open Fridays, 9-11 a.m. for parents and caregivers with kids up to 6 years; staff co-ordinate play, circle time and crafts. Millside elementary is at 1432 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Arshia, 604-540-9161. • Mountain View Family Resource Centre is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11:30 a.m. for parents and caregivers with kids up to 6 years; staff co-ordinate play, circle time and crafts. Mountain View elementary is at 740 Smith Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Arshia, 604-540-9161. • Drop-in for parents/ caregivers and children 5 and younger, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Birchland School Family

Place, 1331 Fraser St., PoCo. Info: Westcoast Family Resources Society, 604-941-7828. • Como Lake United church children’s choir for kids ages 6 to 10 meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m., 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: Elena, 604-468-2733. • Christian Service Brigade and Senior Girls Alive at Westwood Community Church, 1294 Johnson St., Coquitlam, invite youth 11-18 to join them on Wednesday nights 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Battalion program. Info: Ronnie Tan, 604-908-1847. • Autism Tri-Cities information and support group for adults with relatives with autism spectrum disorder. Info: Clair, 604-939-5157. • Coquitlam Play Centre parent participation play group meets, 9:15 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Place Maillardville, 1200

Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-936-2303. • PoCoMo Mothers of Multiples club meets the third Thursday of the month. Info: Brenda, 604937-5534. • Simon Fraser Society for Community Living hosts Family Support, Education and Networking Group, for families with children with developmental or physical disabilities throughout the school year. For more information, please contact the Family and Individual Support Program at 604525-9494. • Parents Together is a mutual help group for parents experiencing conflict with their teen(s), meets in PoCo. Info: 604-325-0556. • Learning Disabilities Association meets the third Thursday of each month at the family resource centre at Westwood elementary school, PoCo, 7-9 p.m.

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Coq. Foundation taking grant applications The Coquitlam Foundation is now accepting applications from qualified individuals and organizations for grants, bursaries and scholarships to be awarded in 2013. The foundation, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, distributed $90,000 within the community in 2012 Eligible community groups can apply for project grants totalling up to $3,500 for initiatives involving the arts; other grants are available in the areas of education, health and wellness, seniors, and heritage and conservation. Applicants are also being sought for grants and bursaries being awarded from the new James Gordon Stewart Fund, which is designed to support research into Alzheimer’s disease and kidney disease, to aid patients afflicted by those diseases, and to provide financial assistance to Tri-Cities students attending Simon Fraser University. In addition, the foundation is welcoming applications for bursaries, scholarships and grants from its donor-advised

funds. See the foundation’s website for full details. Detailed information and application forms for the 2013 awards are available at www.co-

donor-advised and foundation-directed funds, focusing on everything from the arts and athletics to literacy and gymnastics. The foundation manages assets totalling

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Young book lovers can join kids’ book club Hey kids, do you love to read? Are you in Grades 5 to 7? Port Moody Public Library’s kids book club is the place for you. Club members can have fun as they learn to explore the characters in the books they read and take a more in-depth look at the time period and setting of each story. Members will read two books during each sixweek session and do some fun activities related to the stories. Book clubbers will also become more confident speaking and expressing their thoughts in a group setting. And since the club meets right after school, each meeting begins with a snack. The PMPL kids book club will meet on alternate Thursdays, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room, from Jan. 17 to March 28. Space is limited and registration has begun. You can pick up a registration form at the library or download the form from the Kids page at www.library.portmoody.ca. For further information, contact program coordinator Irene Jakse at 604-469-4692 or ijakse@ portmoody.ca.

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Plenty of groups for seniors Be a Santa to a Senior Below are listings taken from the Seniors section of The Tri-City News’ Community Calendar:

• Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion; group also visits and entertains at seniors’ facilities weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 778-285-4873 or 604-4642252. • Silver Chord Choir, for those over 50, meets Mondays, 3-5 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo; if you love to sing and have fun, you can join – no auditions. The choir, which has been going for 43 years, sings twice a month at seniors’ residences in the Tri-Cities and at other events. Info: Teresa, 604-942-5144 or Ann, 604-464-5580. • New Age Seniors bingo every Friday, 1 p.m., Mike Butler Room, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam; consists of 15 games (5 cents per card). New players welcome. Info: Betty, 604-936-6300. • New Age Seniors (Branch 108 BCOAPO) meet the first Wednesday of every month, 1 p.m., Centennial Room, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: Catherine, 604-937-7537.

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Need internet help? Visit Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library for a free half-hour session to get you started. Staff can help you learn about the net, Facebook, eBooks, email and more.You can choose to learn on your own laptop or handheld device, or use a library computer. To book a personalized appointment, call 604-927-7999 or visit Terry Fox Library at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. • Glen Pine Pavilion seniors’ rec centre slow-pitch club is looking for men 55 and older and women 50 and older. It is not necessary to have participated in organized ball in your past life, just have some knowledge of the game. Age is not a factor as long as you can still make it around the bases. Practices and games are on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Practices and home games are played at Coquitlam Town Centre field and will start as soon as weather permits. Info: Len, 604-9410081 or lenraili@shaw.ca. • Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family and Community Services’

Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam (corner of Smith Avenue and Robinson Street). Info: Gina, 604-937-6970. • Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to seniors’ concerns. Seniors’ organizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604-576-9734, or email tsn@shaw.ca. • The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604298-0780. • Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m.,

Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940. • WHO (Women Helping Others), for women who are on their own, meets Mondays, 1-3 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam (behind city hall). Info: Kay, 604469-5815. • Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 604-9336098. • Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-5527221 or info@burquest.org. • Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604-9411745. • Old Age Pensioners Organization holds its monthly general meeting on the second Thursday of each month at the Wilson Centre at 1 p.m. Info: Ken Heys, 604-942-1440.

With the support of area retailers, volunteers and members of the community, the local Home Instead Senior Care office will collect and distribute gifts to seniors who might otherwise spend the holiday alone. Last year, 900 Tri-City seniors received gifts and about the same number are expected to be served this year. Tri-City residents are invited to participate in the Be a Santa to a Senior program by picking up an ornament from Christmas

trees set up across the region. The ornaments will feature the first names of the seniors and their respective gift requests. The seniors who benefit are those referred by local seniors care homes and organizations dealing with isolated seniors. Holiday shoppers are asked to pick up an ornament from a Be a Santa to a Senior Christmas tree, buy the item on the list and return it unwrapped to the store, along with the ornament attached.

The Home Instead Senior Care office will then enlist the volunteer help of its staff, senior-care business associates, non-profit workers and others to collect, wrap and distribute the gifts. Among local stores involved in the program are Save-On Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Thrifty Foods and London Drugs. To locate the nearest Be a Santa to a Seniors tree, visit www.beasantatoasenior.com and type in your postal code.

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The 21st annual Georgie Awards dinner will be held on Feb. 23 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

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Vancouver, the first European to enter Burrard Inlet in 1792. Since the awards began in 1992, the categories, criteria, price points and square footage have changed to reflect new ideas in the construction industry. The most recent change has been to energy-efficiency categories, with the creation of new ones and the addition of new criteria to older categories. The winners will be announced at a black-tie awards gala in February. For a full list of finalists, check out www. georgieawards.ca.

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oinsettias have a long and interesting history, becoming the number one indoor potted plant grown in the world today. The many new varieties and colours produced each year keep them at the forefront as a Christmas season plant. In the Northern Hemisphere, however, they are a very long crop for growers and require a great deal of labor and energy to produce. A huge amount of research and breeding work has been done to develop new varieties that not only finish in cooler temperatures, but are also more durable both indoors and out. For years now, I’ve been on a quest to find alternate cool season plants that could be an alternate to poinsettias and still have a connection to many of our Christmas traditions.The Christmas Rose (Helleborus niger) is certainly one of the top candidates. Over the past few years, greenhouse growers have been refining their production timing and forcing them into bloom at slightly higher temperatures in order to have those beautiful helleborus blossoms open for the month of December. In zones 6 and above they work well as an outdoor garden or patio container plant, but in zones 5 and lower they need more protection.The challenge is to find a room cool enough for them to last indoors. In Europe, winter blooming hellebores have been very much a traditional Christmas gift for some time now.The Heuger family has been at the forefront of new breeding to develop better early winter blooming varieties that could be enjoyed over the holiday season.The concept was to develop a series

of plants that would naturally bloom in progression from November through March. If they were gently forced into bloom at slightly higher temperatures, they could provide a long lasting flowering plant that could be enjoyed indoors then set back out into the garden to be enjoyed for many years to come. Out of this research came the“Helleborus Gold Collection”which displayed many new characteristics.This collection all bloomed on first year plants if they were started at the right time. Second, they provided lots of blooms that produced over a long period of time and third, the blossoms were all forward facing for a far more striking appearance. Some of the first varieties have now been on the market for a year or so, with many more about to be introduced this winter and next spring. Helleborus niger ‘Jacob’ (zone 4) has pure white flowers with a slight pink blush in cooler weather. I love their deep burgundy stems and the blossoms have a faint perfume, which makes them ideal as cut flowers. It is one of the earliest blooming hellebores and has the traditional glossy deep green foliage. Helleborus niger ‘Joseph Lemper’ (zone 4), one of the very earliest to bloom, has very large pure white blooms that appear slightly turned, facing upwards. As the blooms mature, they turn an attractive green. The foliage is very attractive and a rich, dark green. Helleborus niger ‘Pink Frost’ provides a nice variation with its burgundy and white buds that burst open to a lovely soft pink which darkens with age. As the blooms open in sequence, beautiful shading, from white to pink and red, takes place. Even if it never bloomed, its scented deep green leaves, unique vein display and marbled sheen rivals any evergreen perennial. Some of the new varieties being released this year are H. n.‘Cinnamon Snow’ (zone 5), with its

creamy white flowers touched with rose and cinnamon.The buds also have a red accent and as the blooms open, they create quite a show.The leaves are very scented and rich green, providing a nice contrast to the blooms. Helleborus ‘Merlin’ is a very striking and unusually beautiful pink that ages nicely to deep burgundy. I love its dark green foliage with lighter veins and rich plum coloured stems.

Helleborus ‘Mahogany Snow’ with its very large creamy flowers and unique light pink reverse ages to a lovely mahogany pink. I like its reddish stems, very compact habit and great garden performance. You are going to see the first major release of these new hellebores across the country this holiday season, so do watch for them in your favourite garden centre. Consider giving a collection of several different varieties.

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Soccer clubs Kick for a Cure in Coq. Saturday toy drive held at Town Centre By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy NewS

On the pitch they battle each other, but when the Tri-Cities’ soccer clubs come together next week they will be facing a different kind of challenge. Members of the Coquiltam Metro-Ford SC, Port Moody SC, Port Coquitlam Euro-Rite FC and Soccer Express will join to support this year’s Kick for a Cure Toy Drive, an initiative that raises awareness about childhood cancer and the need for increased funding for pediatric cancer research. Th e f i f t h a n n u a l toy drive will benefit young people staying at Children’s Hospital, as Kick for a Cure organizers strive to put smiles on the faces of children this holiday season. “We shall continue our tradition of sponsoring families facing trying circumstances,” the organization said in a press release. “Our goal once again is to attempt to make Christmas a bit brighter for those families who have fallen on hard time due to their child’s illness.” Kick for a Cure is asking the public for help in providing new unwrapped toys that will be given to sick children. Donations can also be made, with the proceeds going to help families in need with necessities at Christmas time. The toy drive will be held between noon and 2 p.m. at Town Centre on Dec. 15. Toys and donations can be dropped during this time. For more information go to www.kickforacure. ca.

Aldergrove’s Brody Dyck puts some pressure on the Coquitlam Chiefs’ keeper in midget ‘A’ hockey Friday, Dec. 7 at Aldergrove Arena. Coquitlam won the game 7-3.

Black Panthers’ struggles continue, scoring dries up By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy NewS

The Port Moody Black Panthers will have to wait another week if the team hopes to gain its elusive sixth win of the season. The Pacific International Junior Hockey League team has struggled to put games in the win column this year and Saturday’s 4-0 loss to

the Delta Ice Hawks at the Port Moody Recreation Complex was no different. Kolten Grieve opened up the scoring for Delta, followed by a goal from Aaron Merrick and a power play marker from Anthony Brito. Merrick scored his second goal of the game in the second period but by then the game was already over. Port Moody man-

aged just 21 shots on the night and went zero for four on the power play. The team’s offence was better on Friday, but only slightly. After spotting the Ridge Meadows Flames a four-goal lead, Black Panthers forward Jackson Surbey managed to get his team on the board after burying a pass from Brennan Bifano. But any hope of a comeback was short

lived, with the Flames’ Michael Nolan and Marco Ballarin scoring to make it 6-1. Port Moody was scheduled to play the Richmond Sockeyes Thursday night after The Tri-City News’ deadline. The club’s next home game is against the Aldergrove Kodiaks on Saturday, Dec. 15. For more information go to www.portmoodyblackpanthers.com.

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Nitro continues unbeaten streak The Port Moody Nitro continued their unbeaten streak last weekend, taking down the Coquitlam Phoenix in under-18 division 1 girls’ soccer. Port Moody got off to a quick start, scoring two goals in the first ten minutes of the game. Brianne Wager scored the first goal of the game and Kassie Coupal followed up with a goal of her own. But Coquitlam

pressed hard in the second half, eventually tying the game at 2-2. The Nitro’s Ally Mandley helped her team take back the lead in the second half but Coquitlam was able to tie up the game with a goal of their own to make it 3-3 when time ran out. D e f e n s i v e l y, Hannah van Buren and Alecia Tingling had strong games for Port Moody.

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Volunteers needed to help kids get active Sports enthusiasts in the Tri-Cities are being recruited to work with elementary school-age children to encourage them to be more active. Sharing Our Activities and Resources (SOAR) is working with Tennis BC, BC Golf and Curl BC to find individuals that can help deliver their sports programs at elementary schools across the Lower Mainland. After their training, instructors will be able to run a gym-based curling game for students aged six to 12, teach basic golf skills to school aged children and hold a fun tennis program aimed at young students. A training session will be held in Coquitlam between Jan. 13 and Jan 16, which costs $50. A criminal record check is a prerequisite to joining SOAR.

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Port Moody’s 2013 calendars are here! Port Moody’s 2013 city calendar blends beautiful modern photos of our city with historical images that celebrate our past. The calendar also contains important civic information (especially about our centennial!), a waste collection schedule, plus signature events and activities.

IN THE RING

Tri-City ringette players took part in a joined more than 150 young people from across the Lower Mainland in a flash mob during a National Ringette League game in Langley last week. Athletes between the ages of 9 and 17 and even some parents took part in the choreographed dance, which the group had been secretly planning for several weeks. The 90-second dance routine was set to Gangnam Style by PSY and Beyonce’s Put A Ring On It and was performed as a surprise to the crowd at a game between the Edmonton WAM! and the Lower Mainland’s Thunder.

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If you’re a resident living in a single family home, or a Port Moody business, watch for the 2013 Port Moody city calendar in the Friday, December 14 edition of the Tri-City News.

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If you live in a condo or high-rise, pick up a copy at any City facility, including City Hall, the Port Moody Library, the Port Moody Recreation Complex or Kyle Centre after December 14. For more information about Port Moody, check out our website at www.portmoody.ca. Sign up for e-newsletters, see upcoming events and find out more about your community. Photo 1971.071.006 courtesy of the Port Moody Heritage Society.

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TEMPORARY FULL-TIME, 6 MONTHS This is equipment operation work involving the operation of the hot asphalt truck and other equipment used in repairing and installing of asphalt surfaces. The work of this class also involves conducting inspections of all road surfaces to assess the condition of the asphalt and identify the type and urgency of repairs needed to be done. Oral and written assignments are received from a superior who evaluates work performance in terms of the safe and efficient operation of the equipment and the effectiveness of asphalt repairs. You will inspect surfaces for defects, to assess the type of repair required, and to measure and mark out defects; and to apply, level, rake and compact hot-mix asphalt to prescribed grade and depth. Completion of Grade 10 and considerable related experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience • the ability to work with minimal supervision while in a team environment • a Class 3 BC driver’s license with air endorsement. A CUPE hourly rate of $26.89 is offered, plus a competitive benefits package, and compressed work week. Short listed candidates will be asked to supply a driver’s abstract. Please submit a cover letter and résumé citing reference #TCN2012-100935, by 5:00 pm, December 17, 2012 to:

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Please submit resume & current drivers abstract to: bccareers @canadacartage.com or fax: 604-888-5887 Our organization is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups and women.

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

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NOW HIRING A TRADESPERSON-PLUMBER/SPRINKLER FITTER IN SURREY SCHOOLS. The successful candidate will carry out planned and emergency maintenance, repair, and installation of institute water, gas, drainage, domestic hot water systems and backflow prevention assemblies. For more info and to apply, visit www.makeafuture.ca/surrey or www.surreyschools.ca.

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HERFORT CONCRETE

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

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DRYWALL

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ADULT CARRIER

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Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

8208 1413-1429 Brunette Ave 1304-1418 Cartier Ave 250-324 Casey St 1308-1410 Hachey Ave 308-316 Laval Square 820-1309 Laval Square 211-327 Laval St 320-325 Millview St

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HELP WANTED

9025 910-983 Fort Fraser Rise

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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C & C Electrical Mechanical â€˘ ELECTRICAL â€˘ FULL PLUMBING SERVICES â€˘ HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 317

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GARDENING

320

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ALWAYS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs, 20 yrs exp. Rain or shine.7dys/wk.Simon 604-230-0627

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Call Tim 604-612-5388

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 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 our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, 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

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses “JUST A GREAT JOB!”

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LANDSCAPING

Robert J. O’Brien

604-728-5643

Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction. Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064

HUNGRY PAINTERS ceiling, walls, trim, power washing Int/Ext Spray, Brush & Roll 604-467-2532

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338 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840

PLUMBING

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640

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COUNTERTOPS

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AT SUNBURST STONE, WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE BEST SERVICE, HIGHEST QUALITY AND WIDEST SELECTION.

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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Complete ReRoofing Ltd + gutters, shingles, cedar, flat roof, 20 yr exp. Sr’s disc. WCB, BBB, 604-725-0106

PETS

477

PETS

GOLDEN Retriever collie (Lassie) X pups. Born Oct 13. Ready for new families. Raised in home with kids cats & other dogs. These pups are well socialized, sweet and mellow. Both parents here to meet. Dad is Golden retriever: OFA hips cert. clear of hip dysplasia and eyes cert. so is mom. Both parents 4H (obedience, showmanship, agility) dogs. You can’t find a better combination for a companion dog (smart & loyal) 1st shots & dewormed. Both males & females avail, all black in color with varying amounts of white on toes & chest. 604-820-4827 Mission

AMERICAN BULLDOGS $1200 Ready for Xmas 4 females, 3 males 1st shots dewormed(604)230-1999

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

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HOUSES FOR SALE

533

545

FUEL

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German Shepherd Puppies, American Canadian bloodline, wonderful temperament, great confirmation $1200. 856-2004 / 604-908-7913

BEST FIREWOOD 33rd Season & 38,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES P.B. $1200: Born Sept. 29th. 2 Male, 1 Female. (778)863-6332 GERMAN SHEPHERDS registered. All ages & colours. $750-$1500. 604-882-9555. DeaSmith@shaw.ca

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FURNITURE

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

MATTRESSES starting at $99

PITBULL puppies. 5 males, 4 females. 6 wks old. White & brown. $350. each obo. 604-300-0807

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FERTILIZERS

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RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

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APPLIANCES

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

COCKAPOO-POO PUPPIES Vet checked. Non-shedding. VERY CUTE! $575. 604-541-9163

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

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Swiss Mountain pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, dewormed. $500. 604-795-7662

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ABC TREE MEN

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Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

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A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING HOME REPAIRS

477

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Kitchen & Bathrooms Specialists, complete renos, tub to counter, from floor to wall, proud BBB Member. Refs. 30 yrs. exp. John @ 604779-4029. www.bcbwreno.ca

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MOVING & STORAGE

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FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

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SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

278 FURNITURE REFINISHING

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SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood ﬂoors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

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HOBBIES & CRAFTS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 752

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TRANSPORTATION 810

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AUTO FINANCING

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

CRAFTER’S Open House. Handknit gifts are great stocking stuffers! Hat & scarf sets for young & old, infant & children’s sweaters, & more. Prices from $2.50, cash only.Don’t forget the family pet with a cozy pet sweater! Open Sat, Dec 15,22, Sunday Dec 16. 1:00 to 5:00 pm. 3142 Patullo Cres, Coquitlam Contact: Glenda, 778-990-3232

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MISC. FOR SALE

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

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SPORTING GOODS

GOOD GOLFING. Most golfers visit www.tbasegolfing.com. For more info 604-931-0675

BURNABY, COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY & PORT COQUITLAM

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 & 3 Bdrm Apartments With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody & North Burnaby. Pet friendly. ✮

North Burnaby- 3bdrm Townhouse, $1165/mo. 8750 Maple Grove Cres.

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North Burnaby- 2bdrm Townhouse, $1085/mo. 7485 Woodbrook Place

✮ Port Coquitlam- 2 bdrm Townhouse, $975/mo. 3 bdrm $1140/mo. 3156 Coast Meridian Road ✮

Coquitlam- 3 bdrm Apartment, $1250/mo. 3 bdrm Townhouse, $1435/mo. 1111 Brunette Ave.

REAL ESTATE ✮

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Coquitlam- 3 bdrm Townhouse, $1165/mo. 1144 Inlet Street

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

Shop from home! Check out our FOR SALE sections: class 500’s for Merchandise, 600’s for Real Estate, and for Automotive view our 800’s.

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Coquitlam- 2 bdrm Apartment, $865/mo. 100 Nelson Street

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Coquitlam-2 bdrm Apartment, $905/mo. 312 Schoolhouse St.

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Port Moody- 3 bdrm Townhouse, $1285/mo. 411 Noons Creek

Foreclosures

If your combined gross monthly income is between $2600 - $5500 you may qualify for one of these market units. If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

Properties for Sale Call: Clayton Beckler. Prudential Sterling 778-355-0116

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

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Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

RENTALS

COQUITLAM

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes

#1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

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BRAND New Top Floor Suite, 2 beds/2 baths, small dog or cat OK. Access to facility amenities including 18,000 sq. ft. sports/entertainment center. $1,300/month, 1 yr. lease, contact Deanne at (604) 7885874, (604) 924-0044. COQUITLAM BACHELOR $685. nr.Lougheed mall/skytrain, 533 Cottonwood, reno’d, adult bldg. quiet, n/p, gated prkg. video surveillance, incls. heat, h/w, n/p. Avail. immed. Crime-Free, Cert. 604-937-7812 www.greatapartments.ca

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers”

515-525 Foster Avenue 2 Bedroom suite available immediately (heat and hot water included). Pet allowed.

3 Bedroom townhouse available immediately (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed. 3 Bedroom townhouse available now (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed.

1 bdrm from $840 1 bdrm + den from $1,015

$500 Holiday Bonus! • Central Coquitlam • Cls.To Parks & All Amenities •Underground Parking •Balconies & Patios • Available Immediately Your best choice for apartments!

604.931.3273 www.caprent.com rentals@caprent.com Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

2 bdrm ~ Available Now No pets ~ Ref’s req’d. Exc. Location with Incentive

Large 2 Bdrm W.Coquitlam - 10005 Ridge Way *Nr Lougheed Mall, Skytrain/Bus*

Well Maintained Building with Onsite Caretaker, Security Camera. NS/NP.

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 BEDROOM AVAILABLE NOW

Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No Pets For more info. google us.

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 40 yrs. (604)936-5755.

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TOWNHOUSES

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Rivers Inlet Family Townhomes A short walk to Shopping Mall, schools and recreation.

TOWNHOUSES

Up To $ 50 Move-I 0 n Bonus

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For further info call 604-451-6075 to view Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

604-464-3550

180 DEGREE VIEW NEW EXEC. 1250 sq.ft. 2 bdrm condo on 27th floor. Nahanni Tower with unobstructed views of Burrard Inlet. 6 S/S appls. 2 prkg / strg. rec ctr 2nd to none. $1900/mo. N/S. N/P. Refs. and credit check req’d. Avail. Dec 15.

Phone 604-944-1722

TRANSPORTATION 809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

SKI RACK for sale. Thule 91725 Universal Flat Top. 6 Carrier. Universal mounting for 6 pairs skis/or 4 snowboards. Adaptable to most factory roof racks. $80. 604-3282837.

PORT MOODY

PERFECT LOCATION In the City of the Arts! On-site Manager

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AUTO FINANCING

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PORT MOODY Half Duplex 5bdrm, 3bath, familyrms, w/d, f/p, awesome deck! NS/NP. $1800+utils. Whole duplex $3600 +utils. 604-283-9055

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ROOMS FOR RENT

Port Coquitlam - Maryhill furnished bdrm. shr’d kitchen / bath / living. Quiet older Non-Smoking House. $450/mo. incls. lndry. 604.941.2959

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SUITES, LOWER

Coquitlam Munday/Daws Hill, 2 bdrm ste incl util quiet area. Dec 15. $900mo NS/NP 604-931-1775 COQUITLAM. WW Plat. New 1 bdr, 900 s/f, QUIET TENANTS, strictly NS/NP. Jan1. $950. 604-468-9994 POCO - 1 bdrm bsmt suite, inc heat & light. w/d. Own driveway. n/p. n/s. $800/mo. (604)942-4785

COQUITLAM, 1018 Quadling Ave. Newly reno’d 3 bdrm upper floor, 5 appls, F/P, 1375 sq.ft., $1175/mo. Avail now. No pets. 604-454-4540.

TOWNHOUSES

Coquitlam

WESTWOOD HOUSING CO-OP

1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS ALSO AVAILABLE

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Includes hitch. $6,500. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove.

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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Accepting applications for 2, 3, 4 & 5 bdrm townhome waitlist. $1032-$1612/mo Share purchase $2000. Subsidy avail. Participation req’d. Email for application to:

westwoodcoop@telus.net or pick up outside common room at: #30-1330 Pinetree Way, Coq. Units come avail every 2- 3 months. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/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

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PORT MOODY; 2 Bdrm suite. Cls to Westcoast Express & all amens. $1200/mo utils incl. N/P. Avail Jan 1 (604) 949-2772 or 781-4657

SUITES, UPPER

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No qr code reader? Text info: 778.786.8271

PORT COQUITLAM, Maryhill. Bachelor suite. Heat, hydro, cable, net incl $650. N/P. No drugs. Avail Jan. 1st. Harold 604-941-9021.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

PORT COQUITLAM. Large 1 bdrm bsmt suite. $725/mo incl utils & cable. Nr amenits & bus. Avail now. N/P. 604-942-8548, 604-441-5357.

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AUTO SERVICES

Mobile Mechanic Do small auto repairs - brakes, tune-ups etc. All work guaranteed. Have toolswill travel. 604-308-8073

1-800-961-7022

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HOUSE RENTAL

PORT COQUITLAM, 2/bdrm Rancher, fully reno’d. North side. Jan 1. $1175/mo. (778)885-4001

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DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

D Coquitlam W. 625 Madore Ave. D 2529sf, 3 bdrm 2bath D 1 elec f/p + carport. D Newly reno’d & new appls. D Nr Lougheed Mall. 10min walk D NP/NS $2000. Avail Now. 604 - 618 - 2541

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HOMES FOR RENT

M Ridge, Dec 15, Jan.1clean, bright, 3 BR rancher, gas fp, covered deck, workshop, near hosp, fr, st, w/d, NP/NS, Refs, $1400 + utils. 604 841 2122

SHOP from HOME!

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709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

PORT Coq Lougheed/Shaughnessy Lrg 2 bdrm, 1 blk to shops, transit & park. Heat, ht/wtr & prkg incl. Refs checked. NO PETS. $825/mo. 604318-5893 or milton2060@shaw.ca

Rivers Inlet Rental Complex Coquitlam 1145 Inlet Street riversinletent@shaw.ca

The Scrapper

Port Moody

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Welcome Home !

Call 604-944-2963

Beautiful, private back yard. $1149/mo + utils. Pets welcome.

GARIBALDI Court

GREAT LOCATION

Call (604) 931-2670

S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

2 Bdrm Rancher in the area of Gates Park. 2471 Welcher Ave

604-936-4774 ~ 604-931-4648

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$890

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

1 Bdrm & den $835 2 Bdrm corner suite $895

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

PORT COQUITLAM

Call 604-724-6967 S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking

MAPLE RIDGE

COQUITLAM

PORT COQUITLAM

Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. SORRY, NO PETS.

Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213

*IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

TOWNHOUSES

1114 & 1132 Howie St. Coq.

TOWNHOMES

2 Bdrm apt. $1260

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