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The city of Coquitlam is asking School District 43 for clarity on when and where the board intends to build new schools on Burke Mountain. Seven properties have
been identified as potential elementary and middle school sites in the area but the district has said it will only need four to serve the new neighbourhood. During Monday night’s meeting, council voted unanimously in favour of sending a letter to the
board asking for more information and a definitive timeline. “We need clarity for developers and people moving in there,” said Coun. Brent Asmundson, who put forward the motion to send the letter to the district and is a Burke Mountain resi-
dent. “We have been at the school board for over two years now to give us some clarity on those four sites that they are going to need.” While no sites have been formally selected, Coquitlam city staff did note that SD43 has indicated several preferences
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FEEDING THE TRI-CITIES’ HUNGRY
Hundreds of sandwiches made & bags packed to feed kids in need Every day, small SD43 group makes lunches for children
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School District 43 has no plans to come up with an alternative for lunches at middle schools where cafeterias were shut down to save money. But vulnerable students who used to get subsidized meals at the school cafeterias are still getting fed with grants of up to $3,000 in provincial Community Link money to schools with significant at-risk student populations. SD43 assistant superintendent Julie Pearce acknowledged that some parents have complained about the cafeteria closures but she said there are no plans to put in another kind of program to replace support staff jobs that were lost. “We had a number of employees lose their jobs,” she said. “We are taking our time to see what our options are.” Closing school cafeterias was one of a series of measures taken last spring to cut $13.4 million from the 2014/’15 budget. Two part-time jobs at each middle school were cut for a total of approximately seven full-time equivalent positions. Cafeterias remain open at SD43 high schools.
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Making school lunches for 300 elementary school children is not an easy job but a group of women working out of Port Coquitlam’s Central elementary school know how to make it fun. The four drivers and school meal co-ordinators who make, bag and deliver lunches that are distributed daily to 22 elementary schools in School District 43 take their jobs seriously. Their hands don’t stop from about 8 a.m. to noon, as they make sandwiches, wash fruit and prepare desserts for children in kindergarten to Grade 5. They chat as they wash fruit, butter buns and pack paper bags — white for special dietary needs, standard brown for the remainder — into blue plastic tubs and then deliver them. Their job is doubly challenged by the need to come up with food that kids will eat that is also healthy and they plan these meals well in advance. Among the meal ideas the ladies turn into tasty reality are chicken and taco salads, cheese sandwiches and wraps. Special desserts are made, such as
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Left: Bonnie Niven, a 27-year veteran of School District 43, packs lunches that will be distributed to about 300 elementary school students, most of them from vulnerable families that otherwise wouldn’t be able to supply a nutritious noon meal. Right: Cathy Jones, a 19-year veteran of School District 43, gets ready to deliver bagged lunches to about a dozen elementary schools in the district. marshmallow ambrosia, and cookies and cinnamon buns are baked in the commercial oven at the school. “People think we’re just making lunch but, when you break down the whole process from preparation to delivery, there’s a lot of components,” said Janet Winship, who heads the program. Their efforts are appreciated by the children, said assistant superintendent Julie Pearce, who oversees the program. She said
many of these children might otherwise go without. Approximately half of the lunches are paid for, with parents sending $4 a day to school for the nutritious meals. But the remaining half are paid for with about $100,000 of provincial Community Link funding that is targeted to vulnerable students. “There’s an increase in need, and it’s hard to get a hold of,” Pearce said. Bonnie Niven, a 27-year veteran of the program
who has been making school lunches for 12 years, said she, too, has seen an increase in the need over the last several years as the school district has grown and the population has diversified. “It’s a very necessary program,” Niven said. “It’s good to know these kids are getting fed.” Central elementary, where the lunches are made, also has a successful breakfast program where about 20 children
come each day for cereal, a toasted bagel and fruit. The lunch ladies say they are sympathetic towards the struggling families — they see how expensive food has become and are pleased the district can help out in this small way. Lenore Van Loenen said she especially likes getting to know the students who get the lunches. “There is never any waste,” she said, and she knows the kids appreciate the special treats. But it is a labour-inten-
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sive job, which starts when the orders are taken and passed on at the beginning of the month. Winship said approximately 300 lunches are being made daily this month, although that number is expected to drop in December and January, when families that normally can afford to pay drop off. “It’s important for people to know there’s such a need,” Van Loenen said as she wheeled a dolly of lunches out to her car. Winship and Niven stayed
behind to start the next day’s meals.
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• Financial donations are always welcome and the lunch ladies say they would like to see the community step up with the donation of a delivery van, which would make the job easier and eliminate wearand-tear on their cars. To help, email Julie Pearce at jpearce@sd43.bc.ca. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
1,300 hampers to be delivered this Christmas Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News
Share Family and Community Services expects its volunteers to pack more hampers this holiday season as vulnerable families continue to receive community support while they juggle the bills and expectations faced by many this time of year. Last year, Share delivered 1,168 hampers during the Christmas period and this
year, the non-profit agency that runs food banks in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody expects its volunteers to pack more than 1,300. “The food and funds that we raise for the next 30 days will help us feed people in our local neighbourhoods, children in our schools, seniors and others who need our help,” Share CEO Martin Wyant wrote in an email. “Please help us bring a warm welcome, at an im-
portant time of year, to our neighbours who need us.” Wyant said he’s counting on the continued generosity of individuals, schools, businesses, sports teams, faith groups and service clubs for this year’s holiday food drive. Some 40,000 lb. of food is needed to fill Christmas hampers this year. And among the items needed are nutritious staples — when donating, people are asked to keep
the Canada Food Guide in mind. Some of the most urgently needed items are: • canned fruit; • canned vegetables; • canned fish and meat; • canned meals; • pasta and pasta sauce; • peanut butter; • juice; • cereal; • rice; • pasta and pasta sauce. Financial donations are also requested to purchase extra items and run the
delivery vans. Here are the three ways to donate: • Drop off your donations to Share at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody (at the back of the building). • Leave your donations in the designated bins at any grocery store in the Tri-Cities. • Give a financial donation by calling 604-540-9161 or visiting www.sharesociety.ca
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There are plans for a number of schools on Burke Mountain in northeast Coquitlam, where a great deal of development is taking place.
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Another elementary school south of David and north of Victoria Drive in the Partington Creek area will also likely not be necessary, McIntyre told councillors, while staff also expect a middle school south of David Avenue in the Smiling Creek area will be eliminated. “My understanding is the school district has some preferred sites,” said Perry Saniscia, the city’s general manager of strategic initiatives. If these preferences are eventually chosen, that would leave three elementary schools — one in Smiling Creek and two in Partington Creek — and a middle school, which is planned for the east side of Partington north of David. McIntyre said the three sites not chosen for future schools could be used for other municipal purposes and a city staff report noted that public consultation is expected to be undertaken to determine alternate uses. Several timelines for school construction completion are also likely to change, staff said during Monday’s meeting. For example, a new Smiling Creek elementary, which was expected to open in 2016, will now likely be completed in 2017. According to a 2012 SD43 staff report, Partington Creek elementary would be next on the list, with a planned opening date set for 2021, while the new Burke Mountain secondary is scheduled to open in 2023. Another elementary school located on Marigold Street in Partington is expected to be completed before the opening of a
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600-student middle school in 2026. Approximately 25,000 to 30,000 people are expected to move to the Burke Mountain area, bringing between 2,594 and 3,100 students in the next 15 to 20 years, according to district projections. That will add 8% to 10% to the district’s current enrolment of about 30,000 students. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC
Coquitlam’s historic Booth Farm is an important part of the municipality’s heritage and will one day be a significant civic facility. But for now, it will be home to the four to five staff members on the city’s gardening team, a move designed to improve security by creating more activity on the site. On Monday, council voted unanimously in favour of changing the zoning of the property to civic institutional and the building will be used as a satellite office to the Austin works yard. According to a city staff report, the building currently sits empty. By having employees and vehicles coming and going, it is believed security on the property will be improved, the document said. Other Coquitlam news:
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BOOTH FARM BACKGROUND The city of Coquitlam bought Booth Farm on Brunette Avenue last year for $590,000 — plus an adjoining vacant lot for $510,000 — with the aim to re-create the community spirit that once prevailed on the property. Built in 1901, Booth Farm is either the oldest or second oldest home in Coquitlam. According to the city’s heritage inventory narrative, a home on nearby Marathon Court (known as the Brehaut House) was built in either 1898 or 1909. Booth Farm was built with lumber from Fraser Mills in Maillardville, which at the turn of the last century was the biggest sawmill in the British Commonwealth. The property is named after the original owner, Ralph Booth, the area’s reeve from 1904 to 1908. With the acquisition of Booth Farm — a twostorey, 2,300 sq. ft. home — the city now owns three heritage assets, including Ryan House and Mackin House, both located beside Place des Arts and built in 1908 and 1913 respectively. All three homes are listed as of “primary” value in the city’s heritage inventory. At the time of the Booth property acquisition, Coun. Craig Hodge said: “This property played an important part in our history.” He added that he hopes Booth Farm will be ready in time for Coquitlam’s 125th birthday celebrations in 2016.
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Three NDP MLAs are hosting a talk about education in the Tri-Cities next Tuesday. Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Selina Robinson and Mike Farnworth, Port Coquitlam MLA, have invited Rob Fleming, the provincial New Democrats’ spokesperson for education for a chat about education issues and are welcoming members of the public to bring their stories, questions and thoughts. The Dec. 2 event will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the gym at Winslow Centre, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. You may RSVP at selina.robinson.mla@leg.bc.ca or facebook.com/educationinthetricities.
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A Port Moody nurse is encouraging Grade 10 and 11 students in School District 43 to apply for the Rotary Youth Exchange so they can have the same life-changing experience she had when she went to Switzerland eight years ago. Megan Staub, who is now 25 and spent her 2006/’07 school year in the European country, living with four different families, making friends and learning the language, said she returned to Canada “a proud, independent, confident, courageous and ambitious young adult, ready to take on the world.” Staub even went through a health crisis, developing ulcerative colitis, but refused to go home; she was able to complete her year with support from her host families, Rotary counsellors, doctors and new friends. “I will forever be grateful to their kindness towards a young woman they had just met,” she wrote in a letter to The Tri-City News describing her experience. Now, she’s urging SD43 students to apply for the Rotary Exchange program, the deadline for which is fast approaching. “It’s actually an ambassador we are looking for,” explained Alan Schmelzel, president of the Rotary Club of Port Moody. He said the exchange
student must be responsible, articulate and eager to represent the Tri-Cities in another country while also dealing with the stresses of homesickness and learning another language. Typically, ambassadors don’t graduate with their peers as they generally take fun courses when they are abroad and return home to take their academics. Still, it’s an experience not to be missed, Schmelzel said, and is ideal for those with leadership skills and an interest in travel and learning a language. Some of the countries to which the Tri-Cities’ various Rotary clubs have sent students to include Brazil, South America, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Argentina, Mexico and Australia. The Tri-Cities will also be hosting an exchange student and Schmelzel said it’s gratifying to see young people gain confidence through their exchange experience. Staub, who works in the emergency room at Eagle Ridge Hospital, said she has friends all over the world and continued her involvement in various Rotary projects for young people when she returned. “I would not be the person I am today, have my chosen career, nor would I have been exposed to the world of Rotary to this extent, if I had not gone on Rotary Exchange. Please bring
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Right: Patty Klassen, youth service representative of Port Moody Rotary, and Alan Schmelzel, president, look at an atlas of countries where a Rotary exchange student might go for his or her Grade or 11 or 12 year if they complete the application process. The deadline for applying is Dec. 15 for the next school year. Above: Nurse Megan Staub, who was an exchange student eight years ago in Switzerland. Youth Exchange back to Port Moody,” she wrote. The deadline to apply is Dec. 15. Applicants must write an essay and be interviewed. For more information about the exchange program and to apply, visit www.rye5020.org. There are also upcoming leadership programs for youth 15 to 17 years of age offered by the local Rotary Clubs of District 5020. For information and registration, visit yail.org. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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any canadians heading down to the u.s. to take advantage of black Friday sales probably think it’s no big deal to shop outside the country. after all, many of the stores at local malls are u.s.-based chain stores anyway — really, what difference does it make to head south? Well, the truth is, taking your hard-earned dollars out of the country does hurt canada and here’s why: jobs and taxes. dollars that stay in canada keep canadians employed. it’s that simple. if you spend in Washington, you are keeping americans employed, and that’s a good thing — for americans. but your neighbours here in the tri-cities need jobs, too, and canadian retailers are employing your kids, your neighbours’ kids, and moms, dads and grandparents of kids who live here. these jobs enable your neighbours to pay taxes, which keeps our social welfare safety net, including public health care,
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The Editor, Re. “Shift in water rates in Coquitlam” (The Tri-City News, Nov. 19). I’ll admit up front that I am an owner of a single-family home in Coquitlam, so I do have a bias as I read the article on the impending shift in the burden of financing the city’s water utility from multi-family residences to singlefamily homes. I’ll also admit the I am a bit of a cynic so I’m naturally suspicious of the timing and motive of this announcement, right after a civic election, in which the electorate did not have the ability to question the candidates on this issue. It’s the timing of this announcement that has compelled me to write this letter. There are two ways to think of water supply. You can either think of it as a public service where every property owner shares the cost of the service equally, with each owner having the same right to access to the service. Other services traditionally provided this way are local home telephone service, or cable TV, and your use of these services does not affect the rate you pay. The other way to
The Editor, Thank you for your article on Chevron’s Fuel your School grant program. I am a support worker in School District 43 and was unaware of the program funding current projects in our schools. I tend to support Coquitlam Teachers’ Association president Charley King’s opinion that a one-time, no-strings-attached, unadvertised corporate funding program such as this is somewhat suspicious. Yes, we all buy gas and know that the litres are laden with taxes, but we have a provincial government with a Ministry of Education that falls short of doing its job. Parent advisory councils are already calling for year-round fundraising from their communities to support their individual schools. In addition, supermarkets are distribut-
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are issues with all three: • Reporter Diane Strandberg wrote: “[Fuel your School]... was opposed by the BCTF... on the grounds that it replaces funding that should be provided by the provincial government.” The BCTF just finished a five-month strike and salaries were a huge part of the contract negotiation. If the provincial government were to increase resources for education, that additional funding would almost certainly go to salaries and not to enhancing classrooms. The Chevron program differs in that funding goes directly to the classroom and does not need the support of taxpayers, unions or administrators. • CTA president Charley King is quoted as saying, “I always find it concerning when private corporations offer money with no strings attached. There are strings attached in terms of people competing for a small pot of money.” This comment
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Metro Vancouver launched a legal petition earlier this month against the city of Port Moody, alleging its new official community plan (OCP) is “invalid.” In its action, filed Nov. 13 at BC Supreme Court in Vancouver — two days before the city election — Metro Vancouver claims the OCP that Port Moody council adopted 5-2 a month earlier is contrary to provincial legislation. According to the Metro court filing, Section 866 of the Local Government Act states that all 21 municipalities must have a regional context statement (RCS) accepted by the Metro board in its OCP. Since Port Moody’s
POMO MAYOR MIKE CLAY doesn’t, it says, its blueprint for growth effectively does not meet statutory content: “Until such time the new OCP meets the required content required by Section 866 of the Local Government Act, the new OCP is not in force and effect,” the petition states. Metro Vancouver officials and Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore, who chairs the regional board, which voted in camera to pursue legal action against Port Moody, declined to comment while the case is before the courts. “We’re looking for a way to resolve it,” Metro
spokesperson Bill Morrell said. Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay said the legal challenge by Metro was expected. On Monday, he told The Tri-City News the city had been discussing the land use matter with Metro for some time. In the spring, when the city took its proposed OCP to Metro for comment, Clay said Metro suggested the city make four changes, of which two were later approved and two denied. Those two concerned the Mill and Timber (Flavelle mill) site next to Rocky Point Park and the former Andrés Winery. Clay said Metro insisted those sites be moved from industrial to general urban use — something the city did not want to do because there was no immediate plan to develop them. Clay said Metro then reversed its decision, denying Port Moody a change from industrial
to general urban. “We said, ‘We’re OK with that because they’re industrial sites with a special-study area overlay,’” Clay said, adding, “This is why we’ve gotten where we’ve gotten, because there’s basically a disagreement with the semantics of what they’re doing. They told us what to do, then voted against it.” Clay said Port Moody has sent a letter to Metro that it won’t be responding to the petition within the required 21-day period because of the city council and Metro board change-over after the Nov. 15 civic election. But he and city staff hope to meet with Metro officials early in the new year, when Clay said he believes there will likely be a change to the city’s RCS. “We will meet their conditions. We will just file an amended one... It’s literally changing the colour on a map.” jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC
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CHRISTMAS GIVING
Cash and food are being collected to help the less fortunate locally Following are some ways people and businesses in the Tri-Cities are reaching out to those in need this Christmas season:
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Caydance Studios is hosting a holiday open house food and toy drive Saturday, Nov. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at its facility at Unit 107, 1585 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam. Caydance is offering free dancing lessons and an opportunity for shopping from local exhibitors for a non perishable food item or toy. For more information, call 7788-999-9796.
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Envision Financial at 3025 Lougheed Hwy. in Coquitlam is partnering with Share Family and Community Services to collect food and gifts for distribution in the Tri-Cities during the holiday season. Starting this week,
Do you have a Christmas fundraiser to support the food bank or another cause? If so, email it to dstrandberg@tricitynews.com. all Envision Financial locations will display a decorated Christmas tree with Full Cupboard tags containing gift suggestions for a child or senior in the local community as well as tags representing the most wanted food items from local food banks. Members of the community are invited to make a meaningful difference by taking an ornament from the tree and returning it with a new and unwrapped gift, food or cash donation by Dec. 13.
campaign. If you purchase a Share-a-Bear for $12, its “twin” will be donated to a local community charity.
Ridgeway Ave.) and Port Coquitlam (3312 Coast Meridian Rd. and 2581 Mary Hill Rd. ) until Dec. 12. For gift ideas, visit www. sharesociety.ca.
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Give the gift of a safe ride home by volunteering for Operation Red Nose. Training and food are provided and volunteers interested in helping out should visit operationrednosetricities.com and fill out an application. The service will run the four weekends before Christmas as well as New Year’s Eve: Nov. 28 and 29; Dec. 5 and 6, 12 and 13, 19 and 20, plus Dec. 31. Criminal record checks are required and because the program starts soon, people are encouraged to apply for a shift as soon as possible. For those needing the service, call 778-8666673, the volunteer program gets you and your car home
safely in exchange for a cash donation to KidSport.
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Santa will be in the house on Friday, Dec. 5 to help raise funds for the food bank. Oxford Learning Centre Coquitlam is opening its doors to ring in the holiday season and officially welcome new owner Maribel Flores to the community. From 10 a.m. to noon, families can drop by and get a professional photo with Santa, which will be taken by photographers Marcos Riano from Sensors Photography in Port Moody and Brenda Sinclair from Sinclair Property Staging. In exchange for a photo, participants are asked to bring a donation of food for the food bank. Oxford Learning Coquitlam is located in Suite 206, 1194 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam.
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Coquitlam RCMP’s 911 dispatch operators are collecting toys for Tri-City children and teens. The group is asking for clean, new unwrapped toy donations for kids and teens aged two to 17. The toys will be taken to Share Family and Community Services, which will distribute them to needy families. Donations can be made at the main Coquitlam RCMP detachment next to Coquitlam city hall as well as at community police stations in Coquitlam (500 Clarke Rd. and 1059
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Give a child or adult a warm coat for Christmas by dropping off gently used warm winter wear to offices participating in the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association’s Coats for Kids campaign. Last year, more than 3,000 coats, scarves, gloves, blankets and gifts were distributed to children, teenagers and adults through this campaign, in which The Tri-City News and other Black Press newspapers are participating. The campaign runs through Dec. 4. Participating offices are:
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• Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Pine Crt., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496.
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• Trinity and St. Catherine’s churches’ Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo.; baking table, gourmet table, silent auction, luncheon and more. Info: 604-942-0022.
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• TC Multicultural Society presents “Can youngsters in our generation be cool with drugs and alcohol” with speaker Anthy Oshun, 2:30-4 p.m., Port Coquitlam Christian Assembly, 1932 Cameron Ave., PoCo.
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Two years ago, Jeannette Sirois’ younger sister, a photographer, sent her an email out of the blue about The Kingston Prize, a national portrait competition. Sirois was perplexed about her sibling’s intentions as she was primarily an abstract painter, drawer and designer; however, the Surrey resident and Langara College visual arts lecturer decided to give a whirl although she had never taken a portraiture class in her life. Despite being pleased with her submission, Sirois’ entry didn’t make the cut but the challenge spurred her on to do more. A few months later, her secondever portrait took first place with the Surrey Arts Gallery and, since then, her newfound skill has won rave reviews and accolades. Now, Sirois has her first collection of portraits, titled Beyond Real: Overexposed Underexposed, which will be unveiled at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village next week. Her series features 21 images of hired models, close friends and family members, ranging in age from 20 to 80. And the process she used to capture each of them in a non-traditional way — i.e., outside of a studio setting — was meticulous. Because she admits she has difficulty reading faces and proportions, Sirois spent about two hours talking and walking with each subject, snapping up to 400
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Jeannette Sirois’ show, Beyond Real: Overexposed Underexposed, in Port Coquitlam includes Beryl. photos per person to record their facial expressions. Sirois wanted to make them feel comfortable so the chatter would happen in a living room or on a trail — anywhere they would feel more relaxed, she said. Then, at her computer, she sifted through the digital pictures and zeroed in on her favourites. Using the software PhotoShop, Sirois played with the images — overexposing, underexposing, cropping and adjusting the composition, for example — until she settled on a few. Those images — the ones that she believed brought out the most character — became the basis of
her portrait drawings. Every drawing took between 70 and 100 hours and were done in a new medium for her: pencil crayon, which Sirois says offers the most control for portraits. But sometimes when Sirois showed her subjects the finished project, the raw elements of the face — that is, the lines, wrinkles, frowns, etc. — generated a negative reaction, she said. Still, Sirois said she’s encouraged by the feedback to her artwork. After her inaugural show ends in PoCo on Jan. 12, her collection will be exhibited at The Cultch in Vancouver.
Bad Hair Day (top) and Defying Age (above). • The opening reception for Jeannette Sirois’ Beyond Real: Overexposed Underexposed is on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7
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Help kick off 12 days of holiday activities at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village this weekend. From Nov. 29 to Dec. 12, you can make wreaths, cards and gifts, watch a Christmas movie and enjoy the live entertainment at the arts hub (2100-2253 Leigh Sq., behind PoCo city hall). Best of all, most events are free or for a small fee. To reserve a place, call 604927-8442. Here’s the line-up: • Nov. 29: Launch of Heritage Tree Fest and 12 Days of Christmas, 3 to 5:30 p.m. (free); • Dec. 1: Teens and adults can join Heather Meyerhoff and learn some new and creative card making ideas, 6:30 p.m. ($10, RSVP by Nov. 27); • Dec. 2: Decorate your front door and tree with a traditional wreath and ornaments, handmade at a workshop. Participants can bring garden clippings to share, ages 14 and up, 6:30 p.m. ($10, RSVP by Nov. 27); • Dec. 3: Learn how to knit a scarf in 45 minutes at a workshop for beginners, ages 14 and up, 5:30 p.m. ($10, RSVP by Dec. 1); • Dec. 4: Tour artist Jeannette Sirois’ new exhibit: Beyond Real: Overexposed Underexposed and learn about portrait drawing, all ages, 7 to 9 p.m. (free); • Dec. 5: Create origami ornaments for the home or tree, all ages but parent see ring in, page A19
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PLACE DES ARTS
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World winter tunes For Rebecca Blair’s holiday concert, the lights at Place des Arts will be dimmed and the LED lights on her harp will glow for the opening song, the Huron Carol. The tune, composed in 1642 by Jesuit missionary Jean de Brebeuf, is the oldest Christmas hymn in Canada and will set the stage for Blair’s 90-minute festive show, an annual event that tends to sell out. Blair said her Saturday recital, titled Once Upon A Winter’s Night, will evoke strong imagery, colours and texture to represent the chilly evenings now upon us — and it will unfold with seasonal music from around the world. A Place des Arts harp instructor for 15 years, Blair will be joined on stage by fellow harpist Judy Henry, who also plays the flute; New Brunswick soprano and percussionist Megan Goudreau, a music therapist; and Deborah Jackson on the flute and recorder. There will be solos, duets, trios and foursomes as well as a few sing-alongs like Jingle Bells and Deck the Halls, Blair said. They will play the Danish carol Lovely is the Dark Blue Sky, the Celtic
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Place des Arts’ teacher Rebecca Blair will lead a holiday concert at the Maillardville hub on Saturday. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $15/$13 by calling 604-664-1636 or visiting brownpapertickets.com/event/772189. reel Christmas Eve and three French songs: Noël Nouvelet, Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella and the Besançon Carol, the latter of which Goudreau has a special French-Acadian version. As well, they will present the haunting Greek carol,
St. Basil’s Hymn, plus standards such as God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen and Joy to the World, the popular favourite Silver Bells and a Loreena McKennitt classic, To Drive the Cold Winter Away, from 1987. “I like variety in my music,” Blair said. “I am
classically trained but I have a Celtic fix and I want that diversity in my shows.” • For more information about Place des Arts’ faculty performance series, go to placedesarts.ca.
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participation is required for those under 14, 6:30 p.m. ($10, RSVP by Nov. 27); • Dec. 6: Little Elves workshop for kids aged six to 12, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ($10, RSVP by Nov. 27); • Dec. 8: Time management coach/strategist Rowena List will talk about how to survive the stress of the holiday season, 7 p.m. (free, RSVP by Dec. 4); • Dec. 9: Repurpose mason jars, clothespins, wine bottles and more at a DIY gift and decor session, all ages, 6:30 p.m. ($10, RSVP by Dec. 5); • Dec. 10: Textile artist Terry Villaneuve will show how to make a dragon boat tree ornament using embroidery thread wrapping techniques, ages 14 and up, 6:30 p.m. ($10, RSVP by Dec. 5); • Dec. 11: Hear the beautiful sounds from the Felice Choir, a Leigh Square community ensemble led by music director and conductor Andrea Kim, all ages, 6:30 p.m. ($5); • Dec. 12: Lace up your skates and catch the movie, The Grinch, at the PoCo recreation complex, all ages, 6:45 p.m. (film is free, regular admission for skating). Visit portcoquitlam. ca/leighsquare for more information on the special Christmas events.
LANTERNS
Light up the holidays by making a lantern in Maillardville next week. Carré Heritage Square (1120 Brunette Ave.) presents its annual free holiday party, A Lantern Affair Celebration of Light, on Saturday Dec. 6 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Place des Arts, Mackin House Museum and Gare de Fraser Mills Station Museum — and sponsored in part by The Tri-City News — the event includes arts and heritage activities, a market and entertainment. Don’t forget to bring the kids to hear stories from Father Christmas. Free Tim Hortons coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts will be served. Bring a non-perishable food donation or new, unwrapped toy for Share. Visit placedesarts.ca.
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Sabourin, a physical therapist, will be with the adult ensemble — under the musical direction of Leslie Dala and Marisa Gaetanne — for its seasonal concert on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver.
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NeverYouMind Productions follows the company’s debut last year with No Exit, a 1944 French existentialist play by Jean Paul Sartre that depicts the afterlife of three deceased characters who are locked in room together. The cast includes Flora Karas as Inez, Nigel Vonas as Garcin, Lauren A. Campbell as Estelle and Terry Mullett as the valet. The show, which runs Nov. 28 to 30 at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody, is directed by Lisa-Marie Marrelli with sound design by Mike Heath. Tickets at $30/$25 are available through neveryoumindproductions.com.
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One-act school plays Students from seven TriCity high schools will be in character next month for the district’s one-act play festival. METfest will change venues this year from Heritage Woods to Riverside secondary, and is being organized by that school’s drama teacher Nicole Roberge of the River’s Edge Theatre. Professional theatre actor, director and playwright Susan Bertoia is also returning to METFest as adjudicator, which Roberge said is beneficial because “she learns with us and sees
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Piano students of Coquitlam teacher Kyunghee Choi will tickle the ivories at Terry Fox Theatre on Saturday. Proceeds from the sixth annual charity piano concert will support the Helpful Hands of Classic Piano Society, which splits the money between the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and disabled people living in Korea. Choi said she’s hoping to take some students back to her home country to disburse the funds. Admission to the show on Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. is by donation at the theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam).
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A loss to Sutherland secondary on Friday kept the Dr. Charles Best secondary Blue Devils from winning gold at the B.C. soccer provincials, but the team were able to come away with a bronze medal after a victory in the consolation game. The AAA high school soccer squad defeated Tamanawis secondary in the battle for third place in B.C., downing the Surrey school by a score of 4-0. With the win, the Blue Devils wrapped up a successful soccer season. Best was the only school to appear in the B.C. championship after finishing the regular season with a 7-0 record. However, the team’s win percentage was not the only thing opponents had to worry about. While the club scored 32 goals in the seven regular
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season games, they also had a shutout in every single game, leading the North Zone division in every category. After a bumpy showing in the Fraser Valley playoffs, Best earned berth in the B.C. championships. The club opened the tournament with a dominant 4-0 win over Mount Boucherie, following up with a second 2-1 victory over Sir Winston Churchill on the first day of the event. The club had a bit of a hiccup when they played Queen Elizabeth secondary to a 1-1 tie, but Best suffered its defeat on Friday, when it dropped the game 3-1 to Sutherland. That game knocked the team out of first place contention, setting up the squad for a third place showdown against Tamanawis, which the Blue Devils won. Panorama Ridge secondary eventually defeated Sutherland in the finals to take first place in the province.
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AAA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Ravens headed to semifinals
Terry Fox is one game away from provincial final By GAry McKennA The Tri-CiTy News
The Terry Fox Ravens are in the final four, one game away from making their second trip in a row to the B.C. AAA high school
football provincial championships under the dome at B.C. Place Stadium. The Port Coquitlam club demolished New Westminster in the postseason quarterfinal, taking down the team on home turf 37-0. With the win, the Ravens are poised to take on South Delta next week in the semifinals, which will be held at the University of British
Columbia. Fox has been on fire all season, seemed to find another gear on Friday night in the win over New Westminster Hyacks. The team jumped out to a 13-0 lead early in the game and kept piling on the points as the quarter wore on. Early turnovers cost the Hyacks, while Mike West, Keishon Ross, Tyler
Poitras and Isaiah Stevens all had touchdowns in the match. Ravens quarterback Connor McKee finished the game with 101 yards. If the Ravens are able to get past South Delta this week, they will play either the Mount Douglas Rams, who defeated Fox in the finals last year, or St. Thomas More Collegiate. sports@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC
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HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAMS
Former Marlins medal with school swim teams Riverside team takes gold & sets B.C. record
Members of the Port Coquitlam Marlins Swim Club had strong showings at the B.C. High School Provincial Swim Championships last week in Richmond. More than 1,100 swimmers from 93 schools competed in the event, with several local athletes taking home medals in their individual competitions. Riverside secondary’s 200 m medley relay team, consisting of Jasmin and Sara Whelan, Brooke Ancell and Lindsey Cauley got the meet off to a strong start, winning their category and setting a new provincial record in the process. The team also snagged a bronze medal in the 400 m free relay against a pool full of tough competition. All four swimmers got their start with the PoCo Marlins, before moving on to year-round clubs in Burnaby and Vancouver. Another Riverside athlete that had success last week was Foster Dolling,
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Riverside secondary swimmers Brooke Ancell, Lindsey Cauley, Jasmin Whelan and Sara Whelan took gold in the 200 m medley, setting a provincial record in the process. who won individual silver and bronze medals in the 50 back and 100 IM finals. In total points, Riverside’s team finished 13th out of 93 schools that competed. A few Terry Fox secondary swimmers also made it
to the podium last week. Alyssa O’Connor took gold in the 100 IM final and silver in the 50 fly. The school won bronze in the 200 free relay, a team that consistent of O’Connor, Taylor Clark and Kassandra Richard.
Fox also earned valuable points in the 200 m mixed free and medley relays, with a team made up of Ben Nichols, Adam Prelowski, Hannah O’Connor and Natalia Dziekciowski. The school wrapped up the event in 15th place. Archbishop Carney secondary swimmer Weronika Kumorkiewcz rounded out the list of Marlins swimmers to make a trip to the podium when she took silver in the 50 m final. sports@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC
THE TRi-ciTiEs gEaRs up foR spoRTs day Athletes in the Tri-Cities will get an opportunity to try out several different recreational activities during Sports Day in Canada on Saturday, Nov. 29. Yoga, Bollywood dance, badminton and curling are just some of the sports that
will be demonstrated as a way of opening up people to new pass times and athletic opportunities. Curl BC, Tennis BC, British Columbia Golf, BC Athletics, Karate BC, Canoe-Kayak BC, Special Olympics and others have
all banded together to offer people the chance to try a variety of sports at the same location. The Tri-Cities will also be participating in Jersey Day on Friday, Nov. 28, a national day to show your love and support sport by
wearing a jersey of your favourite team, club or school. To see the full schedule of events, go to www. sportsday.cbc.ca/eventlist and search for your city. sports@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC
FINDING THE EDGE
Coq. Edge find a way to come back against PoCo The Coquitlam Metro-Ford Edge came back from a 1-0 deficit to defeat their Tri-City rivals the Port Coquitlam inferno in under-18 girls soccer action on the weekend at Gates Park. The Edge fell behind early when a PoCo forward found an open backside attacker that left Coquitlam net minder Angela Webster with no
chance to make the save. After the goal, the visitors began to pick up the pace, but took the deficit into the first intermission. In the second, however, the Edge came out strong. The team drew even at the 57th minute when Cassidy Cooper’s shot was deflected to teammates Cassie Weimer, who buried the ball from 18 yards out.
Coquitlam continued to press and were eventually rewarded when Yuna Chang’s free kick found Cooper in the box, who coolly drilled the ball low to make it 2-1. Strong defending by Justyna Pomalecki, Elaine Rosetti, Sam Feng and Tayler Kaartinen helped seal the win and keep the Edge in second place.
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VEGETABLE Greenhouse Workers: Fable Farms requires full-time workers for harvesting, planting and caring for greenhouse vegetables. No experience necessary. Mon-Sat starting 6:00 am. $10.33/hr. Apply in person 13460 Rippington Rd. Pitt Meadows BC V3Y 1Z1
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
OWNER OPERATOR Zip Courier presently has an opening for an owner/operator with a minivan, full size van, or hatchback/ SUV to join our busy, growing fleet. Full-time work Mon-Fri, work is all over the Lower Mainland, start from home.
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
THE Clusko Group immediately requires Short Log Trucks for operations in the 100 Mile / Canim Lake area for hauls to Canfor, Vavenby. Top rates and safe trip times. Priority will be given to “Safe Oriented” operators. Phone 250-392-2001 or 250-302-1004 Email: cluskogroup@clusko.com
PERSONAL SERVICES
We provide training, a pleasant work environment, better than average earnings, uniforms...
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
mike@zipcourier.ca or 604-549-0404
in Port Hardy. Email: health-director@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description or to apply by Dec. 14th, or fax (250) 949-6066.
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Kristy 604.488.9161
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Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
UNIQUE CONCRETE
DESIGN
NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured
FINANCIAL SERVICES
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783
ELECTRICAL
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.
DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
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DRYWALL
CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.
Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
7 Days / Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
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FALL CLEAN UP S Hedge Trim S Lawn Cuts S Tree Pruning Yard Maintenance Insured S Guaranteed John 778-867-8785
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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing. Grants Home Maint. 604-936-2808.
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POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
(Surrey Terminal)
Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.
GARDENING
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Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.
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Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620
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Joy Management Inc. DBA “Seacret SPA” in Vancouver Area (Burnaby/Coquitlam) Requires F/T Sales people for Women’s Cosmetics products, Metropolis at Metrotown mall & Coquitlam $12Hr. & up plus bonuses 1 to 2 years Exp. Email: joy.hr.mgmt@gmail.com.
GPRC, FAIRVIEW CAMPUS requires a Heavy Equipment Instructor to teach in our Heavy Equipment Program! Please contact Gavin Winter at 780-835-6695 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers for more information.
Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
HERFORT CONCRETE
DIRECT B2B Sales Agents needed throughout BC selling to retail businesses only. Requires presenting and securing contracts. Management positions available if you wish to take over a territory. Nothing to buy, we pay you. Forward your resume and cover letter to dadams1202@gmail.com
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320
GUTTER CLEANING
MOVING & STORAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
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Call Ian 604-724-6373
$45/Hr
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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604-537-4140
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M.T. GUTTERS
EXTRA CHEAP JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757
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PAINT SPECIAL
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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.
MIDAS CONSTRUCTION INC
604-251-3382 Carpentry Services Remove & replace concrete sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, drainage.
REAL ESTATE
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
SEPTIC TANKS
FRASER VALLEY SEPTIC Winter Special - 20% OFF (604)856-6177
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Member of BBB & WCB
RENO & REPAIR NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
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WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
SUNDECKS
$59.00 Per Ton
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
MOVING & STORAGE
604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~ ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
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TRANSPORTATION 810
Westwood Plateau. 2-bdrm ste. Inste ldry $1050 incl util, net, cbl prkg NS/NP Dec 1. (604)818-3544.
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
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PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
COQUITLAM *Large 2 bdrm upper ste, all hardwood, carport, $1100. Large bright 1 bdrm + den dwn with lndry & prkg, $775. Incl utils. N/S. No dogs. Dec 1. (604)937-3534.
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HOMES FOR RENT
1.24 ace. 4 Bedrooms waterfront executive house; 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $2850/mo. 604-649-8987
COQUITLAM 3 bdrm finished full bsmt 2 baths NS/NP no sublets, 2yr lease. Suit mature. $1400m. Avail now. 604-526-2331
OFFICE/RETAIL
3 AC offices 754sf upper flr facing east with bathroom & kitchenette United Blvd/Fawcett. $1400mo incl taxes strata fee heat hydro & 2 prkg space. Dec 1. Garry 604-461-7172
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STORAGE
AUTO FINANCING
SUITES, UPPER
TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets, $985 - $1085/mo. Call 604-942-2277
COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA
TOWNHOUSES 2 Bdrm Unit Available *Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces
Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!
1.800.910.6402
845
Available Immediately ~also 1 bdrm apartment avail~
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Call 604-942-2012 www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
Pitt Meadows Marina
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD - Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
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B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.
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APARTMENT/CONDO
Coquitlam: . Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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TREE SERVICES
Ph: 604-942-4383
Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets.
Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.
www.pro-accpainting.com NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.245.9069
(604)936-5755
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
604-941-5452; 604-944-7889
Impeccably Clean!
.give and take tree service 778.872.8406
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Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 Bedroom ~ $795/mo.
PLUMBING
No Pets ~ Avail. Dec. 15
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
Ref.s & Credit check req’d
Polo Club Apartments
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
PETS
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
EAGLE ROOFING Tar & Gravel D Asphalt D Interlocking shingles D Torch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates
604-467-6065
MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca
PITT MEADOWS. Clean, new, 2 bdrm bsmt ste. 3 Blks to W.C. Exp & shopping mall. $950 + shrd utils. Incl w/d, d/w. Immed (604)218-0933
RENTALS .CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052
604-728-5643
SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
WANTED TO RENT
SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029
Robert J. O’Brien
✶Dump Site Now Open✶
604-464-3550
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HANDY mature Alberta couple seeking newer 2 bedroom condo in Port Coquitlam for the winter, [4to6 months]. buffalogap@netago.ca or 403-854-4505
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HOMES WANTED
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
MISC SERVICES
2 bdrm suite ~ $925 S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
SUITES, LOWER
COQUITLAM - W.W. PLATEAU. Bright 1300 sf, 2 bdrm suite in cul de sac, 5 appls, priv entry, pkng, near bus/schls. $1150 + 1/3 elec & gas. Avail now. Call 778-869-1144
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APARTMENT/CONDO 1 bdrm suite ~ $775
741 627
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928 HOME REPAIRS, renovations, plumbing, electrical, carpentry & painting. Reas rates. 604-945-7099.
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Maximize time spent on holiday shopping The holiday season encompasses several weeks of frenetic activity, as men and women look to juggle abnormally busy social schedules with holiday shopping. While you might not be able to add hours to the day, there are certain measures anyone can take to make the hustle and bustle of the holiday season more efficient.
Condense your gift list How much time you spend on holiday shopping depends largely on the number of people on your gift list. Shortening that list can save time and money. This may be the year for adults to collectively decide to forego exchanging gifts in lieu of devoting more funds toward gifts for youngsters. Distant friends may no longer need to feel obligated to buy presents for one another. Opting to do a “Secret Santa” or another grab-bag style gift exchange can reduce the number of gifts you need to buy, saving time along the way. Keep a spreadsheet of your shopping list stored on your computer or smartphone so it can be easily modified year-to-year.
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Create a shopping strategy Organize your shopping list into certain categories. Then match up those categories according to the stores that cater to these items. For example, if your list mentions bedding for a new college student’s dorm room, curtains for an aunt and a set of beach towels for a friend who will be doing some post-holiday travel, group these purchases together and head to a bed-and-bath store. Such a plan in place can greatly cut down on your time spent shopping.
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Spouses, family members and even friends can pool their shopping time and help others by tackling some of their purchases. Dividing the work shortens the time spent in stores, and a third party may have a keen eye to a deal or a unique gift when he or she is emotionally removed from the purchase.
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Consumer Reports says shoppers expect to wait in store check-out lines for an average of 3.5 to 4 hours this holiday season. Avoiding such situations can save you a significant amount of time, so shop during off-peak hours when you won’t be elbow-to-elbow with fellow shoppers. Take advantage of stores’ extended hours and shop later in the evening, when parents and their children will likely be preparing for bed and not waiting in line at the mall. Some retailers entice shoppers with early bird specials and open their doors very early, so you can try to be the first person at the door when the store opens. If you must shop during a lunch hour, shop online where crowds are never a concern.
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The holiday season has arrived, and millions of people across the globe will be celebrating Christmas with their families and friends. The following are some interesting tidbits to share with your loved ones this holiday season. Christmas Carols began as an English custom called “wassailing.” Individuals toasted neighbors to a long and healthy life. • Santa Claus’ modern look was inspired by writings from The Knickerbockers of New York and imagery from Clement Clarke Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” Moore denied authoring the famous poem for 15 years after it was published anonymously, feeling the poem was beneath his talents. • Santa has his own official postal code. It’s H0 H0 H0. • The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written for Thanksgiving and not Christmas. People loved it so much that the lyrics were changed to fit Christmas. • Christmas trees typically grow for 15 years before they’re cut and sold. This means the trees sold today were likely planted in 1999. • Before turkey, the traditional Christmas meal served in England was a pig’s head and mustard. • Each year, more than three billion Christmas cards are sent in the United States alone. • Male reindeer tend to shed their antlers in the winter. This means Santa’s reindeer are likely female.
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Make the most of Black/Red Friday Shopping
Black Friday is one the biggest shopping days of the year in the United States and is widely being recognized by Canadian Retailers. Also becoming known as Red Friday in Canada, it is often the perfect time to begin holiday shopping and save money on incredible deals. Thousands of eager shoppers will leave their homes in the early morning hours and wait in lines at stores in order to grab the best prices of the season, while retailers will be gearing up to lure the greatest number of shoppers. Surviving the day unscathed and arriving home with discounts galore involves having a game plan for success. * Know the prices of the items you want to buy. Scour advertisements in advance of Black/Red Friday to gauge the regular retail prices for common items, including electronics. Comparison shop for the best prices and make notes to help you. * Understand the fine print of “door busters.� Door buster sales are meant to get shoppers into stores, where retailers hope shoppers will make additional purchases while taking advantage of advertised deals. If door buster items are all you’re looking for, read the advertisements carefully, noting the start and end time of the discounts and if there will be limited quantities. In addition, determine if there is a special return policy for sale items purchased on Black/Red Friday. * Dress for comfort. Wear sensible, comfortable shoes and clothing when shopping. Leave a large purse at home and opt for something compact that can be draped securely over your shoulder and body to navigate the crowds. Keep your coat in the car or make use of a coat check service if available. Dress in layers if you will be waiting outside for stores to open. This way you can shed clothing as the mercury rises or when you get inside. * Arrive together but shop separately. The “divide and conquer� method of shopping allows everyone in your shopping party to score good deals. Split up shopping tasks and then head to different areas of the store. Share and collect your purchases when you meet up after the rush.
* Scout the stores ahead of time. Visit the stores where you plan to shop a few days before the sales. Learn the layout of the store and where everything is located. Try on certain clothes or read over the labels of big-ticket items you plan to buy. Knowing where items are located and having all of your information in advance will cut down on the time it takes to find items on Black/Red Friday. * Don’t overlook nontraditional stores. Many other stores, from pharmacies to supermarkets, stock items apart from food and toiletries. Consider taking advantage of their sales for some Black/Red Friday deals. * Park off campus. Mall parking lots can get just as crowded as the stores themselves. Save yourself time and the stress of finding a spot by parking near the store but away from the crowd. * Clean out your car prior to shopping. Make room in the trunk or cargo area for all of your purchases. For those who will be buying large, heavy items, find out if the store will ship the merchandise or will hold it aside until you can take it home. Understand that some stores will not hold items and enlist a friend or spouse to help you pack purchases into the car. * Promptly store receipts. Designate a folder or envelope for all of your receipts to keep them organized and handy. * Pack a small snack and drink. It’s easy to become dehydrated and hungry waiting in long lines, which can compromise your decision-making abilities. Bring a snack so that you can recharge your body and continue shopping. * Leave the kids at home. Shopping can be stressful, and children can easily get lost or bumped around in the fray. It is safer to leave them home so you can focus your full attention on shopping. * Know when to call it quits. Establish a firm cut-off time for ending your shopping excursion. This way you can head home, rest and sort through your purchases.
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POST-ELECTION
At the Chamber, we understand the importance of public office and the challenges that it brings and we would like to start with a congratulations to all those candidates for stepping forward to represent the interests of the greater community. After the whirlwind of the last 3 months, the 2014 municipal elections are finally over. While there was small changes to Port Coquitlam City Council, Coquitlam and , Michael Hind Port Moody represented Executive Director the greatest area of Tri-Cities Chamber change with the loss of Commerce of 2 incumbents and in Port Moody, the newest, youngest Councillor in BC at age 22; Robert Vagermov. For the most part there was consistency across the region. The greatest turnover occurred in the School Trustee elections with 4 veterans losing elections and 2 self-selecting out by not running. As a result, 6 new SD-43 School Trustee’s (or 66% of the Trustee’s) will participate in the management of a budget in excess of $300 Million dollars with 3 veteran trustees to help share the load, not to mention a newly hired Superintendent. This year, the Tri-Cities Chamber redesigned our All Candidates Meetings into structured debates. Our intention was to ask questions that shared our candidate’s knowledge, skills and revealed the scope of their ability. The new format involved greater community participation through the use of online service Pigeonhole Live – a platform where residents could submit questions online – vote for them - in an attempt to increase transparency and provide access to candidates and incumbents in their respective races. We’re happy to say that from the feedback received, both from our membership and the community at large, we accomplished these goals. I have been coaching for longer than I care to remember and I see many similarities between teams and city councils. Both are groups of people brought together to work towards common goals. In order to reach those goals, the teams and their leaders need to set standards and expectations to allow the process to happen. That will lead to a successful outcome. In fact, we expect councils to raise the standard for politics in the Tri-Cities just as we did with our new debate format. The Chamber has the following expectations of our city councils: • Councilors work together in collaboration to
research, justify and debate policy in good faith, with the interest of their constituents at the forefront; • Councilors move forward beyond their differences to ensure the dialogue is focused on the issues and not on personal agendas to move our cities forward; • Councilors reach out to their respective business communities and work with them to assist in strengthening the economic landscape of our region; • Councils share with their counterparts
in other municipalities and other levels of government to better the Tri-Cities community as a whole. Our expectations are clear and quite simple. Our desire is to see city councils that collaborate, both within their city and within the Tri-Cities as a whole, in order to make our entire community a better place to live, work and play. Michael Hind Executive Director
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JAMES M. FITzPATRICK, CPA, CGA With more than 30 years of experience as an accountant, Jim Fitzpatrick’s roots run deep in the Tri-Cities. When he’s not serving valued clients from the new office in Port Coquitlam, Jim is likely to be found in the community. Recently recognized by the CGA for his more than 25 years of service, Jim has enjoyed helping Tri-Cities clients since 1993. Reach Jim at Jim@jfitzpatrick.com.
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Something New Expect Something New from Rodos Kouzina! Almost a year passed since “Rodos Kouzina Mediterranean Grille” restaurant came under new management. The beloved Port Moody establishment with its take-out/ delivery outlet “Pegasus Pizza” has been around for a quarter-century. A lot has changed since last November. Renovations are complete at “Pegasus”, but the most important changes are not visible to the customers. They have happened in the kitchen area. There is lots of new equipment and shelving, but, most importantly, our experienced crew came under the supervision of the new chef, John Kourtesis. John joined the restaurant in February, bringing with him a treasure trove of experience in Greek cuisine and
fine dining. Consistency and a high quality is his motto. Food presentation under John’s guidance improved dramatically and our customers took a note. They love the aesthetics as much as the taste of our lamb, moussaka, soups, desserts and many other dishes. A new lunch and delivery/take-out menugive more options to our customers and we’re looking forward to a new dinner menu and wine list very soon! Rodos is one of a handful of restaurants in Lower Mainland that offers live music. Join us every Friday and Saturday for Dine and Dance Night with popular singer Frankie Pokorny, who brings to life your all-time favorites. Twice a month, usually on Wednesdays, we host Jazz Night. We plan to bring more entertainment and great food to Port Moody. And yes, we do have plans for a great New-Year’s Eve party with music, fun and delicious treats. Come in, and check us out! Amidst all these changes, we’ve kept the restaurant true to its Mediterranean roots. Our patron’s favorites - roast lamb, beef/lamb/chicken souvlaki, schnitzels, keftetes, calamaris, spanakopitas –will always be there. But, we’ll be bringing in more new and exciting items as well! All Chamber of Commerce members are pre-qualified for our 3 course meal packages. Please call us for details 604-469-1150. Svetlana Khaskin, Manager/owner Rodos Kouzina #100-221 Ioco Road, Port Moody 604.469.1150 Rodoskouzina.ca
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Upcoming Events Find out more about upcoming events and register online at www.tricitieschamber.com. Please register at least two days prior to all events. November 27 Our monthly Members Mixer will be held at Scotiabank Shaugnessy Station. Make new contacts and expand connections while learning how the Chamber can benefit you. December 4 Eat, drink and share the warmth at our annual Christmas Luncheon! Good food, good people and the chance to bid on some excellent prizes. We’ll also be accepting donations of warm clothing and non-perishable food items to help Tri-Cities residents get through the winter. January 13 This exclusive members-only event brings together businesses within the same industry to discuss industry trends, concerns and issues, and to sit down with Chamber representatives to see how the Chamber can help your business. By invitation only. January 31 Join us at our premier event of the year – the Chamber Gala at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Theatre. We’ll be awarding the winners of our 2014 Business Excellence Awards and celebrating Tri-Cities businesses with an evening of music, dancing and glamour. Find out more about upcoming events and register online at www.tricitieschamber.com. Please register at least two days prior to all events.
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Who: Upstaged Redesign and Decor What: Full service home staging company Where: www.upstagedvancouver.ca Upstaged Redesign and Décor is thrilled to be a full service home staging company in the Tri City area that warehouses over 3000 sq ft of rental furniture and accessories to completely furnish vacant properties or create the vital finishing touches your occupied home needs to ensure you sell quickly and make the profit you deserve. Our ideal clients are homeowners or realtors that are having a difficult time creating the desired look for their home in hopes of getting the largest return on their investment. Your home only has ONE opportunity to make a great first impression so make it count! Let Upstaged show you how we can help create appeal to your property to attract the largest number of buyers. We at Upstaged Redesign and Décor pride ourselves being on time for our appointments, always putting our clients first and treating clients the way we would like to be treated ourselves. My favourite thing about what we do is making a difference in not only the lives of the homeowners selling their homes, but we create a canvas for the new homeowners as well. Please feel free to contact us at Upstaged Redesign and Décor www.upstagedvancouver.ca or at 604-944-7921 for more information about our services. Linda Feinstein Upstaged Redesign and Décor
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YJB Business Services, Management Consultants, is a locally-based management consulting practice that focuses on human resource issues, organizational effectiveness and business strategy. A few of the common questions encountered by business today are:
ARK Squared Productions focuses on making you look good. That’s our business! Using graphic and website design, we learn about what’s important to you and your business and help you put your story forward visually.
The guy looked really good on the interview but did not work out at all on the job. How do we hire the right people in the future? I just received a job application and I can’t figure out if he is qualified for our job opening. Is there any way I can figure out if he can do the job that I am hiring for? The people on my team look really busy but they never get anything done. Projects are rarely completed on time. How can I improve things? These and many other issues are all too common in business today. We can help. WE ARE YJB BUSINESS SERVICES. Our expertise is in helping your organization become more efficient and successful. We start by asking questions, get to know your business and your situation, and work with you. Then we apply our outside perspective and expertise to develop solutions tailored specifically to your organization. Whether you have two employees or two hundred, one product, or a diversity of product lines, we will work with you to gain clarity and develop practical doable solutions to improve your business. This is what differentiates us from others. We love helping people and our success is when our clients achieve success! Contact us today at 604.937.5831 George and Yolanda Broderick YJB Business Services
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All of the products that we create are custom designed for each and every client. We’re anti-cookie cutter here! So, you don’t get a template thousands have used before. All your designs are specific to your existing (or new that we create) look and feel. For websites, this customization increases security as well; and it’s always nice to know your design pieces are unique to you. We find it incredibly satisfying when we present the final product to a client for their website design, brochure design, or other design piece and are met with a huge smile and a “yes, that’s exactly what I wanted!” Knowing that this created piece will be an integral part in marketing their business is amazing too – it’s great to know that what we do makes such a difference for our clients. We love working with “solopreneurs” and small business owners. Working directly with the business owner allows us to really get to the heart of their companies to represent them as best we can graphically. If you’re looking for a customized website for your business, get in touch! Adam and Anna Kouwenberg Ark Squared Productions www.arksquared.com
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Why Hire a Personal Assistant during the Holidays?
Christmas is just around the corner and this is the time of year many people are just plain exhausted and are pushed to their limits. Between work, commuting, family and appointments most of us are running non-stop until we fall into bed at night. Personal Assistants are a great benefit to many people and businesses as they can help alleviate some of the holiday stress. They save you time so you do not have to take time off of work or out of your social calendar to run errands. Whether you think shopping is a chore or do not have enough hours in the day, a Personal Assistant/Shopper can help enhance your life by making it much easier for you. They are there to wait in the long line ups so you don’t have to. Frankly who wants to do that when you can outsource it to a professional? If you think having a Personal Assistant is an unaffordable luxury, think again. Personal Assistant/Shoppers aren’t only for the rich & famous anymore. Top 5 List of what a Personal Assistant can do for you: • Will do you’re shopping for Gifts, Gift Baskets, and Grocery Items • Address and mail Christmas Cards, Invitations, and Thank You Cards
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• Top Left: New members smile with their membership certificates at our KICKSTART member orientation event at Milestones Coquitlam. • Top Right: The future of business. The Cotton Candy Kids pose with their Small Business of the Year nominee certificate at our Nominees Luncheon at Westwood Plateau. • Middle: Soroptimists of the TriCities brought their entourage for our Nominees Luncheon October 31st. Soroptimists were chosen as a finalist in the Not-for-Profit category of our Business Excellence Awards. • Bottom: Clockwise from top left; Maureen Seguin of Century 21, Preet Pall of Montridge Financial, Katrina Shelast of Hair We Are Beauty Boutique and Avery Graham of Mobil 1 Lube Express Port Moody have some fun posing with their nominee certificates.
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