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It’s frigid but some still stay outside Shelter use is up so far this year Gary McKenna
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The Terry Fox Ravens’ AAA high school football season came to an unexpected end on Saturday when the previously undefeated powerhouse lost 16-13 to the South Delta Sun Devils in the championship semifinal. See Sports, page A27 for details.
Sub-zero temperatures may be hitting the Lower Mainland this week but for some homeless people, it is still not cold enough to prompt them to take advantage of a shelter in the Tri-Cities. Rob Thiessen, director of the Tri-Cities Hope for Freedom Society, said there are a number of “hard-tohouse” people who are firmly entrenched in their way of life. He added that some have mental illnesses and are afraid of being in a confined space, while others are suspicious of outreach efforts and attempts to move them indoors. “There are a few individuals that have never responded to the resources offered to them by our outreach team or our shelter,”
Thiessen told The Tri-City News. “Those are the ones we have concerns about.” Thiessen’s organization runs the cold/wet weather mat program, which rotates between Tri-City churches, offering a warm place to sleep for the region’s homeless population. The number of people taking advantage of the shelter is up this year, averaging between 20 and 30 people a night. Since the shelter opened at the beginning of October, Thiessen noted that 15 people have been moved into permanent housing. Because of the frigid temperatures, the extreme weather emergency shelter was opened on the weekend at Trinity United Church in Port Coquitlam. That shelter only operates when the thermometer dips below –2 C and the cold/wet weather mat program is approaching capacity. see some refuse, page A6
CRIME IN THE TRI-CITIES
Mounties seeking suspect(s) in pair of similar sex crimes SaraH Payne The Tri-CiTy News
Coquitlam RCMP are seeking the public’s help in identifying similar-looking suspects in two separate sexual assaults on the same night. On the evening of Aug. 24, police received reports from two women that they were groped by an
unknown man in separate incidents. The first alleged assault took place on Maxwell Place in Port Coquitlam, in the Imperial Park neighbourhood, while the second occurred in the area of Westwood Street and Christmas Way in Coquitlam. In both incidents, the suspect was described as a
young-looking Asian man with darker skin, between 5’5” and 5’9” tall. Cpl. Jamie Chung said the incidents happened within 30 to 45 minutes of each other and involved the suspect(s) approaching the women and groping them. Chung said sex crime investigators are not sure whether the two incidents are related or if more than
one suspect is involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Kevin Cavanagh of the Coquitlam RCMP Sex Crimes Unit at 604364-6374 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 or through www. solvecrime.ca. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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Tri-City News reader Evelyn Wallat snapped this photo of her 11-month-old grandson, Ellis Chretien of Coquitlam, as he met and prepared to have his photo snapped for the first time with Santa Claus at Coquitlam Centre mall.
The Tri-City News is looking for outstanding holiday/winter photos — one of which will be our front page on Christmas Eve — and we’re hoping our readers can help. If you would like your photo to be considered for publication, email it no later than Dec. 17 to newsroom@tricitynews.com with “holiday photos” in the subject line. A couple of notes: n we’re looking for photos taken in the Tri-Cities and preferably by Tri-Cities residents. n A vertical photo will be chosen for the front (other photos may also be printed in other editions over the holidays). n Although you may send low-resolution photos for review, the photo chosen for print will need to be high-res. so get snapping — or digging through last year’s pix — and email your best shots to newsroom@tricitynews.com.
CHRISTMAS GIVING IN THE TRI-CITIES
Wrap up giving for family, those in need Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News
Gift wrapping can be a chore but it can also be an opportunity to make someone’s life a little brighter. That’s the idea behind Share’s gift wrap and holiday giving tree at Coquitlam Centre mall. Once again, the holiday season is getting underway in the Tri-Cities with the local non-profit agency and the local mall and other businesses providing opportunities for community members to help those less fortunate. Share’s giving tree is lit up at the mall and volunteers are on hand for those who want to donate a new, unwrapped toy, gift or gift card for the children and youth whose families register for the annual toy shop program. And for busy shoppers who aren’t crazy about gift wrapping, Share’s gift wrap centre will be open during mall hours. The fee for gift
wrapping is between $2 and $10 depending on the size of the gift. Shoppers can also drop off their coats and parcels at the coat check in the lounge for $1, with funds going to Share as well. The donations are important, says Share fund development officer Jake Moir, because about 1,300 hampers need to be filled for families who request them and, last year, 1,895 children and youth benefited from the holiday giving program. Coquitlam Centre marketing director Deborah Stetz said the mall is pleased to be able to offer Share a home for its Christmas programs. “We’ve been supporting Share for decades. They’ve been our charity of choice for the holiday season. It’s important for us as a business to support that.” The program runs until Dec. 24 during mall hours. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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Kirstie Rousell, volunteer, and Jake Moir, fund development officer with Share Family and Community Services, get ready to wrap gifts at Coquitlam Centre mall as part of a fundraiser for Share’s Christmas programs.
As we have in previous years, The Tri-City News will be printing and posting online a list of large light displays in the TriCities 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 or features, hours and days of operation, plus any charities for which you’re collecting money or food) to newsroom@ tricitynews.com. Once we have a couple of homes on the list, we’ll get the word out — and we’ll create an online map of local light displays at www. tricitynews.com.
Variety of chances to chip in this Xmas season Local businesses and agencies are helping out the food bank run by Share Family and Community Services. Here are a few events and information on how you can help:
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A local financial services company is getting into the Christmas spirit by holding a draw for signed official Henrik and Daniel Sedin hockey jerseys, with the proceeds going to the food bank run by Share Family and Community Services. Port Moody’s Concept Group Financial Planning is holding the raffle ticket draw on Thursday, Dec. 18. Tickets are $20 each, with
a maximum of 1,000 to be sold. Every ticket gives the holder two chances to win. To enquire about purchasing tickets, contact Concept Group at 604-939-2345 or info@conceptgroupfinancial.com. To date, the company has raised more than $5,000 through community and client donations. In addition, Concept Group helps non-profit groups with their fundraising through its Share the Wealth Program. Concept Group has also directed more than $10,000 to School District 43 for technology purchases.
CRAM THE CAR
The Coquitlam detach-
ment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is launching the second annual “Cram the Cruiser” food drive and people are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation to help fill up a police car that will be located at the Real Canadian Superstore at 3000 Lougheed Hwy. in Coquitlam. Both the Share Bear and the Coquitlam RCMP Safety Bear will make an appearance between noon and 2 p.m. on Dec. 6 and will be available for photos. This event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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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 Ridgeway Ave.) and Port Coquitlam (3312 Coast Meridian Rd. and 2581 Mary Hill Rd. ) until Dec. 12. For gift ideas, visit www.
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FOOD & GIFTS
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 TriCities during the holiday season. Envision Financial locations are displaying 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 com-
munity 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.
FILL THE TRUCK
Fill up the fire truck, when Share, in partnership with Safeway, CKPM FM radio station and firefighters in the Tri-Cities host the second annual food drive on Friday, Dec. 12. Bring a non-perishable food item to Safeway locations in the Tri-Cities from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Championship Wrestling (ECCW) is holding its sixth annual Wrestling with Hunger event on Saturday, Dec. 13. Tony Baroni, Sid Sylum and hometown hero Nicole Matthews will be wrestling to support the Share food bank and Blanket BC. Fans are encouraged to donate food, new toys, blankets and warm clothes and cash. This is a family-friendly event and general admission seats are $16. It takes place at the Elks Hall in PoCo’s Leigh Square; doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.
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Have fun at the Dec. 19 Coquitlam Express game and enjoy a tailgate barbecue, provided by Joey Coquitlam. Buy a teddy bear for $10 at the game and toss it on the ice when the Express score their first goal. All bears and proceeds from the sales will be donated to the Share toy program. Puck drops at 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier St., Coquitlam.
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Other ways to give: If you cannot make it out to these events, here are other ways to give: Donate food directly to Share’s food bank at 2615
Clarke St. in Port Moody (at the rear) or drop your donation off at any grocery store in the Tri-Cities. To find out what food items are most urgently needed, visit www. sharesociety.ca. @dstrandbergTC
IT’S OFFICIAL: TERRY FOX DAY PROCLAIMED It’s official: The second Sunday after Labour Day will now be known as Terry Fox Day after the B.C. government legislated a day in the PoCo hero’s name. Last Friday, the province announced the passing of the Terry Fox Day Act, which had been championed by Port
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Moody-Coquitlam MLA Linda Reimer. Fox grew up in PoCo and trained for his Marathon of Hope in the Tri-Cities, inspiring the annual Terry Fox Run, which has raised $650 million for cancer research. “Terry Fox is an inspiration for British Columbians, Canadians,
and people all over the world,” stated Premier Christy Clark, in a press release. “His message of hope and the movement he started continue to impact countless lives.” The date for Terry Fox Day was chosen to coincide with the annual Terry Fox runs, which take place in 30 countries.
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BLANKETS
Local home decor store Urban Barn is helping provide warmth for homeless people in the Tri-Cities this holiday season. The company is inviting people to drop off a $5 donation to help provide new fleece blankets for Hope for Freedom Society outreach workers to distribute. In the Tri-Cities, Urban Barn has stores at Coquitlam Centre and in Port Coquitlam at 985 Nicola Ave., near Home Depot.
SANTA PIX
Oxford Learning Centre Coquitlam is opening its doors on Dec. 5 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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SANTA TRAINS
Ride the West Coast Express for free when you bring along a new, unwrapped toy donation (worth about the same as a WCE pass) for the Share toy bank. The Santa train operates Dec. 6 and 10, departing Mission at 10 a.m. and stopping at all WCE stations — including those in Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam and Port Moody — along the way. The train returns from Waterfront Station at 4 p.m.
TWIST-ED
On Dec. 20, free fitness classes will be running every half hour with Twist Conditioning also contributing $10 for each participant (you’re encouraged to bring at least one non-perishable food item). There will also be pictures taken with Santa Claus, barbecued hot dogs and snacks by donation, games for both children and adults, and door prices. visit events@ twisttricities.com for more information. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Twist Sport Conditioning Centre, 101-1776 Broadway
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CUPe siGNs New DeAL iN sD43 Support workers who provide IT, custodial, clerical and educational assistance to students, administrators and teachers have finally reached a deal with School District 43, although they are one of the last CUPE branches in the province to do so. CUPE Local 561 president Dave Ginter said the 91% vote to approve the new contract doesn’t mean it’s a good deal but one that held the line against concessions that were being requested by SD43 management. Only 372 people out of about 1,500 workers voted on the deal on Sunday, the deadline for ratification for CUPE workers to get the provincial deal that was hammered out last spring. It provides for a five-year-term ending June 30, 2019 with wage increases following the framework of 5.5% over five years. The increases are to be fully funded by the province and workers who lost wages during the teachers’ strike/ lockout will be reimbursed.
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But despite Hope for Freedom’s best efforts, there are still people that refuse to come inside, he said. He remembers four years ago when Irvin Wickens, another hard-to-house homeless person, was found dead in Port Coquitlam a week before Christmas. “There are a couple of people that are kind of in the same situation,” Thiessen said. “We are watching them like hawks.” Gerry Sly, a Tri-City resident who hosts weekly meals for homeless people at his Coquitlam business, said he has seen anywhere from 40 to 60 people show up for food. The numbers are up from past years and have actually been lower lately as a result of the cold. “We find that when it gets really cold, the numbers actually go down,” he said. “They can’t come out because they won’t be able to get warmed up again.” Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said for the most part, police do not have the power to force someone to go inside in the cold. But he noted that in certain circumstances, a person who is causing obvious harm to themselves can be apprehended under the Mental Health Act.
The snowy weekend provided plenty of fun for kids — and, fortunately, only a minor headache for drivers. Both Coquitlam RCMP and Port Moody Police reported only a handful of weather-related crashes on the weekend after Friday night’s snowfall and the freeze-up that followed.. “We didn’t see a spike in terms of motor vehicle incidents,” said RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung. Only three collisions were reported on Friday night, when the snow started falling, which Chung said was not out of the ordinary, and the trend continued for the rest of the weekend, likely because many simply stayed at home to avoid the snow and to watch the Grey Cup. The only significant incident happened at about 5 a.m. Saturday when a semitruck jack-knifed while heading east on Lougheed Highway at Shaughnessy Street. “The roads there were extremely icy according to the officers,” Chung said.
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Search was likely due to hoax Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News
Dozens of Coquitlam Search and Rescue volunteers spent a damp, cold and dark night last week searching for someone who claimed to be an injured dirt bike rider on Burke Mountain. But when no one was found — even after hours of searching last Wednesday night and the next day — the rescue team ruled the incident a hoax and warned the public that the misuse of resources is a serious offence. Coquitlam SAR spokesperson Michael Coyle said volunteer rescuers take all calls seriously and when a ham radio operator picked up a distress call on an FRS radio frequency (or “Family Radio Service”) frequency, the SAR team wasted no time getting to
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Coquitlam Search and Rescue volunteers, shown above in a training exercise, were sent out into the cold on Burke Mountain last week after what’s believed to be a false report of a missing dirt biker. the forested trails around Port Coquitlam and District Hunting and Fishing Club on Burke. The response included deploying two paramedics with hypothermia equipment, several off-road vehicles and more than 30 search and rescue volunteers. On Thursday, the team
returned to the area for a final sweep along with members of the Ridge Meadows SAR for field and management assistance. But no one was found and with no further clues as to where to look, the search was called off. Coyle admitted the case was unusual in that an FRS radio, or walkie talkie, was
used to make the call, no missing persons case was filed and the individual refused to leave a phone number. But he said his team has to take all distress calls seriously. “People put a lot of time and energy into a fake response,” he said. “Everybody knows about the boy who cried wolf, right? It’s quite dangerous for them and everyone [to make a fake distress call].” He said the incident turned out to be a learning opportunity because the group has made connections with communications experts for help with direction-finding equipment. In future, a distress call coming in via an FRS system will more easily be tracked down, although he warned that FRS radios are not normally monitored for emergency calls and it was just chance that this call
was picked up. Coyle is also asking that radio operators handling distress calls should take down a name, phone number and address to be able to confirm the identity of the caller. Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung confirmed that police resources were also used to respond to the report and warned people not to make fake calls because they tie up valuable resources, potentially putting others in danger. “When we are spending resources on locating this potentially hurt person, other calls are in the queue, and we can’t help people as we could like as we are spending time on this potentially serious call.” Hoax calls can also result in charges of mischief, Chung said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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Black Press is collecting coats for kids in support of the Greater Vancouver Home Builder’s Associations’ 19th Annual Coats for Kids Campaign to be held Nov 24 - Dec 5. Last year over 5,000 items were collected by GVHBA members for distribution by the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau and other agencies. (Scarves, gloves, toques and blankets also accepted.) Bring in your items to the
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A 49-year-old Coquitlam man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault on a 16-year-old girl on a bus last week. The man is known to police as a prolific offender and is in Canada’s high-risk sex offender program. According to Transit Police, the Coquitlam student was waiting for a bus at about 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24 at the Lougheed Town Centre bus loop in Burnaby when she was approached by an older man who touched her while making inappropriate comments. When she boarded the bus, the man followed and sat down beside her. He continued to make inappropriate comments and sexually assaulted her before getting off the bus. Police arrested the suspect at his Coquitlam home three days later. John Walter Sebela has been charged with sexual assault and remains in custody. His next court appearance is on Dec. 10 at B.C. Provincial Court in Port Coquitlam.
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Let’s talk. You’ve probably seen us on the news recently regarding Burnaby Mountain and our Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project.
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The Trans Mountain Pipeline has been operating between Edmonton, AB and Burnaby, BC
We’ve talked a lot with communities about their concerns and in Burnaby the feedback was to look into routing the pipeline through Burnaby Mountain, rather than through their streets and neighbourhood.
since 1953. In April 2012, we proposed to expand the
Our work on the mountain over the past few weeks has been a part of that feasibility study. Though we estimate it will cost Kinder Morgan $40 million more than the original route through residential streets, we want to acknowledge the best interests of the residents of Burnaby.
pipeline by building a second pipeline alongside the original. Our goal for the entire route has been to build adjacent to the existing pipeline within our existing right-of-way. However, sometimes there are good
We are drilling two 6-inch diameter test holes to investigate the possibility of routing the pipeline through Burnaby Mountain. We are being respectful of the environment, and when we are done, we will leave the mountain as healthy as we found it.
reasons to look at other options, such as safety concerns, residential or industrial development that has expanded since the original pipeline was built, or environmental considerations.
Unfortunately, demonstrators chose to block our crews from doing their work and, in order to maintain the safety of our employees, contractors and the public, we were forced to pursue legal action to secure our worksite. Freedom of speech is fundamental to our way of life. Equally so is the Canadian right to go to work and conduct business safely. We have always believed these two principles can coexist if we all communicate.
We’ve been engaging with Aboriginal groups, Landowners, communities and stakeholders since April 2012. We’ve reached agreements with 18 Aboriginal groups, to date. The current work on Burnaby Mountain is to study the proposed route through Burnaby Mountain. Our application is before the National Energy
We believe we have been good neighbours for over sixty years in local communities, including the City of Burnaby, and it is very important for us to continue open relationships.
Board, an independent federal agency, to determine if the project should be approved to proceed in Canada’s best interest. Ultimately, the federal government will make the final decision.
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dedicated to the preservation of the Riverview Hospital site. Stewart discussed his own family’s issues with mental illness and said the city needs to remain committed to seeing the property transformed into a “state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital.” “We’ve seen services re-established in Hillside and Brookside is renewed and set to reopen with new patients as well,” he said, referring to facilities on the Riverview site. “And we’re speaking with government about additional investments on the site.”
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fter the knockdown, drag-out fight of the recent public schools strike, it’s understandable that the coquitlam teachers’ association and others want to remind british columbians that the government should do more to fund public education properly. indeed, as one of the lowest funded school districts in the province, coquitlam is at the bottom of the heap and deserves even more attention from the province and a better funding formula that would enable the district to run schools and pay for supplies. but there is a point at which efforts to achieve long-range political goals may confound efforts to do good work in schools today, and such is the case with the teachers’ opposition to the chevron Fuel your school program. certainly, we would prefer our children’s education isn’t beholden to international oil companies. as well, if these companies
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inspire a child to pursue a career that ends our reliance on oil that now shapes our world — from shipping, to plastics, to food distribution and day-to-day transportation. it seems naive to think that by opposing these small grants — which are approved by an organization at arm’s length from chevron, come with no corporate branding and don’t require schools to buy from chevron or promote the company in any way — the giant oil cartels will be brought down or the bc liberals will boost education funding. What’s more, these grants are available to all school district 43 schools — not just affluent ones — levelling the playing field in fundraising. Would it be better for parents to pay out of pocket for materials or spend time fundraising, or that classrooms go without? the only people hurt by this protest are kids — not bc liberal mlas, people who drive cars or, indeed, chevron shareholders — just kids, and that’s a shame.
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The Editor, It is hard to believe that courts in Canada can side with a ruling by an unelected and unaccountable body (the National Energy Board) over the objections and bylaws of a duly elected body (Burnaby council) and a community. It is further quite alarming that the nature of the injunction granted is to allow
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A proposal from Port Moody firefighters to pay for their own training will go before city council. PoMo’s firefighters union, IAFF Local 2399, detailed a plan to train firefighters in emergency medical responder protocols — a prerequisite for the paramedic program — after BC Ambulance Service last year downgraded 74 call types from emergency to routine response, reducing the
number of “lights and sirens” calls in a bid to improve traffic safety. In a report submitted for last week’s council meeting, firefighters noted that upgrading their training to EMR levels would provide a higher standard of care. They also suggested using funds bequeathed to them by longtime resident Charles Judd to pay for the training for 42 members; Delta Fire Rescue’s cost to train 120 members is approximately $123,000, they
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Party Time! Culinary Treats for Christmas • Rethink your cookies. When it comes to culinary delights, there’s nothing wrong with sticking to the basics. But if you want to put a twist on tradition, consider some alternatives to the holiday cookie sampler, such as cookies with personalized messages. Give these cookies out as gifts, but not before filling decorative jars with all of the dry ingredients needed for your favorite cookie recipe. • Take a dip. Dipping store-bought confections, such as peppermint sticks, candy canes, candied orange peel, shortbread cookies, or even fresh figs in good-quality chocolate (a mix of dark, milk and white chocolate is even better!) will transform these everyday items into tasty, holiday-inspired treats. • Have a jam session. Handmade jams, preserves and fruit compotes are always appreciated. Your creation can be accompanied by some scones or some great toasting bread. • Bark that’s as good as its bite. Chocolate bark is a delicious no-bake treat that’s so easy to make you’ll wonder why you’ve waited so long to try it. Recipes are everywhere, and you can customize the bark with your favorite nuts, dried fruits and other tasty tidbits. • Breakfast basket: Fill a basket with homemade pancakes and waffle mix and a bottle of real maple syrup, or go continental with a batch of freshly baked scones and a jar of lemon curd. For the caffeine lover, use two mugs, one filled with a favorite gourmet coffee or tea and the other packed with some homemade pastries or a jar of jam.
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Holiday Party Time! Give the gift of indulgence this Christmas season
This holiday season, give the gift of decadence by cooking up the following recipe for “Sticky Chocolate Gingerbread” courtesy of Maxine Clark’s “Chocolate: Deliciously Indulgent Recipes for Chocolate Lovers” (Ryland, Peters & Small).
Sticky Chocolate Gingerbread
Makes an 8-inch cake 21⁄3 cups dark molasses 6 ounces dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cocoa solids), grated 13⁄4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 5 ounces whole pieces preserved stem ginger, drained and roughly chopped 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 1⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, sifted (to remove lumps) 2 medium eggs, beaten 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons milk, warmed A pinch of salt Extra-large crystallized ginger pieces, to scatter (optional) A deep 8-inch square cake pan or 8 x 6 x 3-inch oval cake pan Preheat the oven to 325 F. Grease and line the base and sides of the cake pan with nonstick parchment paper. Put the molasses in a pan and heat gently until hot, but do not allow it to boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate. Stir until melted. Sift the flour, ground ginger and salt together in a bowl. Add the stem ginger and toss it around in the flour until every piece is coated. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs, then the molasses and chocolate mixture and finally the flour mixture. Dissolve the baking soda in the milk and gradually beat this into the batter. Pour into the prepared cake pan, scatter with the crystallized ginger, if using, and bake for 45 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 F and bake for another 30 minutes. (If using the oval pan, cook for about 45 minutes at the higher temperature, then about 1 hour at the lower temperature, as it will be deeper.) A metal skewer inserted into the center should come out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack and let cool completely. When cold, store in an airtight container for at least a couple of days to mature and become sticky. Don’t worry if it sinks a bit in the middle — this is normal.
This recipe for “Triple-Chocolate Cookies” from Michael Recchiuti and Fran Gage’s “Chocolate Obsession” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang) is sure to add some joy to an already festive time of year.
Triple-Chocolate Cookies Makes about 48 cookies
7 ounces unbleached all-purpose flour 11/2 ounces unsweetened natural cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 6 ounces unsalted butter with 82 percent butterfat, at room temperature 31/2 ounces granulated cane sugar 41/2 ounces dark brown cane sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 Tahitian vanilla bean, split horizontally 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel in fine grains 3 ounces 41 percent milk chocolate, roughly chopped 3 ounces 65 percent chocolate, roughly chopped To make the dough: Sift the flour, cocoa and baking soda together in a bowl. Set aside. Put the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until creamy. Add both sugars and the vanilla extract. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the bowl. Sprinkle the salt over the top. Beat on medium speed just until combined. Reduce the speed to low. Add the dry ingredients in three additions, pulsing the mixer to incorporate each addition before adding the next one. Pulse just until a crumbly dough forms. Add both chopped chocolates and mix on low speed just until incorporated. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead a few times to incorporate any crumbs. Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a log about 11/4 inches in diameter and 12 inches long. As you roll, gently push the ends toward the center occasionally to prevent air pockets from forming and to keep the logs at an even thickness. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least three hours or up to three days. To bake the cookies: Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line the bottoms of two 12-by-18 inch sheet pans with parchment paper. Remove the logs from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a ruler to guide you and a sharp knife, cut each log into rounds 1/2-inch thick. If the dough crumbles as you cut it, reshape each slice. Place the rounds on the prepared pans, spacing them 11/2 inches apart. Bake on the middle shelves of the oven, rotating the pans 180 degrees halfway through the baking time, until set but soft enough to hold a slight indentation when pressed with a fingertip, about 14 minutes. Let cool completely on the pans on wire racks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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Party Time! Christmas tunes spread holiday spirit
Some stores start stocking Christmas decorations and wrapping paper as early as the end of October, and some families begin decking their halls in holiday finery in late November. But for many people, the holiday season has not truly begun until the music synonymous with this festive time of year has hit the airwaves. These are the tunes you’re likely to hear played over and over on the radio. 10. “Happy Xmas (War is Over),” by John Lennon: This song debuted in 1971 and was written by Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono. Performed with the Harlem Community Choir, the song was originally a protest song about the Vietnam War before it eventually became a Christmas standard. 9. “Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24),” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra: According to Nielsen, this instrumental mash-up of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “Carol of the Bells” is one of the best-selling Christmas digital singles in SoundScan history. 8. “White Christmas,” by Bing Crosby: Crosby crooned this tune in 1942 in the movie of the same name, and Irving Berlin’s song soon became one of the most popular holiday tunes of all time. 7. “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” by Andy Williams: This popular Christmas song was written by Edward Pola and George Wyle in 1963. The song celebrates the traditions and feelings of the Christmas season. 6. “Feliz Navidad,” by Jose Feliciano: This Spanish-English pop song is recognized by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers as one of the 25 most-played and recorded Christmas songs around the world. 5. “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” by Burl Ives: This song was written by Johnny Marks, an American songwriter. Ironically, Marks was Jewish, but he specialized in Christmas songs and wrote many of the holiday standards people love, including this upbeat tune and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” 4. “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” by Nat King Cole: Believe it or not, this song was actually written in the summer when composers Bob Wells and Mel Torme were trying to cool off with winter imagery. 3. “Jingle Bell Rock,” by Bobby Helms: This song has been performed by many, but Helms’ version of the is perhaps the best known. The song highlights the crossover style known as “rockabilly” and merges the classic “Jingle Bells” with rock n’ roll references of the 1950s. 2. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” by Brenda Lee: Brenda Lee was a chart-topping female vocalist of the 1960s who owes much of her success to this beloved holiday classic. Lee recorded this version when she was only 13 years old. 1. “All IWant for Christmas is You,” by Mariah Carey: This up-tempo love song has become a Christmas classic and one of Carey’s most popular hits. She cowrote and coproduced the song.
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f crowds of shoppers, ubiquitous renditions of “Jingle Bells” and the stream of sentimental movies on TV are already making you crave some more solitary and intellectual pursuits, you may want to take a look at two recent general history books. Both offer a global perspective on institutional and political history, with perhaps less than totally optimistic conclusions. Political Order and Political Decay is the muchanticipated second volume of Francis Fukuyama’s study of political institutions. Its scope is broad, spanning the ancient Chinese state through very recent North American and European history. The work focuses on what he calls “get[ing] to Denmark” — that is, reaching a political order that is prosperous, liberal and democratic. He sees this being achieved by the interaction of accountability, an effective state and the rule of law. Fukuyama surveys a number of different societies where one or more of these conditions existed — a strong state in the case of ancient China, for example, or the rule of law in India and the Muslim world, but he only sees the development of the three in balance in Europe and European based states like North America’s. These concepts are Eurocentric but Fukuyama is not positing a “best of all possible worlds.” Political decay is possible and he recognizes specific incidents; for instance, he sees the rise of special interest groups skewing accountability in the United States and also sees the increasing ineffectiveness of the national state bequeathed by the Progressives and the New Deal. Like Fukuyama, Henry Kissinger in his 2014 book World Order celebrates a European tradition while not insisting on its inevitability or success. Whatever one thinks of Kissinger, there is no doubt about his erudition or the constancy of his convictions. This book restates his idea of the need for a balance of power, and perhaps his ideas are more relevant to the postCommunist world than they were to the era of Vietnam. Kissinger surveys world
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the same solipsism in the modern U.S. worldview, which seems sometimes to suggest that everything will be fine as soon as the global community accepts American ideals. Kissinger states that true balance of power arose out
of the miseries of the 30 Years War, largely fought on religious grounds. The consensus reached at the Treaty of Westphalia was that each ruler would set the religion of his state, thereby setting the nationstate as the chief agent of political organization. The task then became how to maintain this balance of equality. Kissinger quotes the famous realpolitik dictum of 19th century British statesman Lord Palmerston: “We have no perpetual allies, and no eternal enemies.” Kissinger sees two flaws in American foreign policy that are dangerous, especially with the rise of China. The first is based on geographical isolation: the perception that foreign policy “is an optional activity.” The second flaw is what might be called American excep-
tionalism: the perception that American ideals are absolute and universal. He worries these will seriously impede America’s ability to effectively navigate in “a world of increasingly contradictory realities.” These are strong and controversial takes on world history. Whether you agree with these authors, they both provide ample ideas to consider. You can find these and many other weighty and substantial books at your local library. A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published on Wednesdays. Martin Boughner works at Port Moody Public Library.
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• Downtown PoCo Christmas tree heritage walk with PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society historian Bryan Ness, 6:30-8 p.m.; meet at Heritage at Leigh Square, 2100–2253 Leigh Sq., PoCo. Tour includes visits to entries in the PoCo Christmas tree decorating contest; refreshments and goodies served afterwards. Info: pocoheritage.org. • Burquitlam Community Association AGM, 7 p.m., in library of Miller Park elementary school. Info: Don, 604-506-4766. • Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Christmas chocolate sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (also on Friday) in hospital lobby across from the gift shop. Proceeds will be used for the purchase of hospital equipment and patient comfort items.
SATURDAY, DEC. 6 • Tri-City Wordsmiths meeting, 2-4 p.m., Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Three local writers (Owen Laukkanen, Derrick Carew and Stefano Mazzega) will present a crime writers’ panel, answering questions on how they got started in crime writing, what they’ve learned along the way, and sharing tips and tricks with those of us who hope to follow in their footsteps. The meeting will conclude with readings, book sales, and a chance to chat with the authors. Tri-City Wordsmiths are held on the first Saturday of every second. Info: 604-4752875 or pandorabee1@ gmail.com.
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 • Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Astoria Retirement Resort, 2245 Kelly Ave., PoCo. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496. • Caregiver Support Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Maillardville community centre, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. All caregivers
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Stars shining for Riverside’s Ballard JANIS WARREN THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Joshua Ballard comes from a Port Coquitlam family firmly rooted in show business. His mother is a makeup artist, his dad cuts hair and his four siblings— all of whom have first names also starting with the letter “J” — are actors. At 16, Joshua is the youngest child, a striking red head who is on the cusp of making it big in Hollywood. This year in Vancouver, he played Ryan in the Disney XD movie Pants on Fire opposite Disney star Bradley Steven Perry and Coquitlam’s Rachelle Gillis. When he flew down to Los Angeles for the premiere last month with his mom, Jan, the Grade 11 Riverside secondary French immersion student got to tour the Disney studios and meet with executives. “They really liked my chemistry with Bradley on set,” said Ballard, who
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also signed with Evolution entertainment manager Margot Menzel while in California. “Disney is such a huge family and I’d really like to work with them.” Now, Ballard is aiming to write his California High School Proficiency Test (CHSPE) in March, which
would allow him to work adult hours in the United States as well as obtaining his 0-1 working visa. “The ball is rolling and I’m so excited,” Ballard said. He’s worked hard for it. First seen at the age of three in a Pert shampoo commercial, Ballard has an extensive resume in television and film for a teenager. Recently, he appeared in the films Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days and Becoming Redwood and in two episodes of the T.V. series Falling Skies, as Skip. He’s the voice of Mune in the English version of Mune, le garden de la lune, an animated film cur-
rently in post-production, and is hoping to be part of the new CBC production of Gumboot Kids, a music-driven educational program for children; the show, in which Ballard co-starred as Coyote in the original episodes with Kazumi Evans and Dan Mangan, is now in secondstage development. Ideally, Ballard wants his own T.V. show. And he wants to be in “more serious” feature films with actors like Adrien Brody or Matthew Perry or Ryan Gosling or Bradley Cooper or Martin Freeman. “Zac Efron would be really cool, too,” he quipped. But Ballard would also like to keep up with his stage work, having previously appeared in Les Miserables at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and Oliver at Vancouver Playhouse (this spring, he plays lead roles in Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts’ 42nd Street and Broadway Bound’s Guys and Dolls).
Jan Ballard likes to gush about her youngest. “He’s a triple threat… and he’s got an amazing memory. He can read his lines and pick it up just like that.” He is equally enthused about pursuing his dream. “This is what I would like to commit my life to. I really like exploring the different characters and engulfing yourself into what their life is like.” His peers at Riverside and in the acting community have been “super supportive” as well, encouraging him when he auditions for a new part every week, on average. Still, Ballard likes his downtime, too. When not performing, training or completing homework, Ballard plays drums and high school basketball, hangs out with his girlfriend, Vanessa Washington, and binges on Netflix. “I can go the whole weekend watching a series,” he said. “I just love the movies.” jwarren@tricitynews.com
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PMSS grad premieres mockumentary at Whistler Film Festival this weekend JANIS WARREN
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Whistler is where Coquitlam native Joel Ashton McCarthy will be this weekend as the Port Moody secondary graduate premieres his latest flick, After Film School. The 91-minute mockumentary that will be shown as part of the Whistler Film Festival — on Friday at Millennium Place and Sunday at Village 8 Cinemas — was written, directed and edited by the 24-year-old McCarthy, who shot many scenes at his parents’ home in Coquitlam. Last week, The Tri-City News caught up with McCarthy as he was putting
on the final touches. TCN: Growing up, what teachers inspired you? McCarthy: My film teacher Kerry Heywood at Port Moody secondary really helped me take my filming passion seriously as well as guide me towards post-secondary schools and career options in film. He also helped me find loopholes in the school system so I could take Film 11 three times and Film 12 twice. As you may have guessed, I was always an eager filmmaker. TCN: Why did you choose film as a career? McCarthy: When I was 10 years old, my friends and I decided to steal my parents’ camera and make videos of us doing dumb,
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dangerous stunts. After a few broken bones and way too many trips to the emergency room, I fell out of love with the craft of filmmaking and knew that was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. TCN: What do you think your audience will get from your new film? McCarthy: There are a few themes I want the audience to take away. I’d like people to see the movie and feel inspired to stop waiting and just follow your dreams without worrying about the consequences. The other theme I’d like audience to start discussing is the ageold debate over comedic taste. I feel like so much of the best comedy in this world comes from crossing
the line and playing outside of an audience’s comfort zone so I am hoping that I can make the audience believe that serious subject matters can be approached in a comedic matter. TCN: Who is your audience? McCarthy: I would say our primary audience is 16- to 28-year-old millennials and, more specifically, people who are finishing university and worried about what they are going to do with their lives. Also there are guns, drugs and jokes about male genitalia so 16-year-old boys will love it. TCN: What projects are you currently working on? McCarthy: I’ve just come off finishing two feature
films back to back. The first one was a documentary Taking My Parents to Burning Man and the second one was After Film School so, in theory, I should take a little bit of time to get back to being a normal human being who isn’t fully consumed by a giant project. That being said, I’ve already started writing a new sci-fi romantic comedy. I am starting to see some offers to direct some pretty sizeable projects so, knowing me, I’ll be back in the directing chair before I know it. • After Film School will be available for viewing after the Whistler Film Festival at nfb.ca.
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Maillardville’s award-winning French choir Les Échos du Pacifique hosts its Christmas concert on Saturday night at Como Lake United Church (535 Marmont St., Coquitlam). For tickets, visit lesechosdupacifique.com.
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Young classical musicians with the two-year-old Coquitlam Youth Orchestra will play Brahms, Mozart and Christmas classics at their holiday show on Saturday. Conductor Reg Quiring said the concert is being moved from Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre to the bigger Terry Fox Theatre in Port Coquitlam this year as the inaugural events were sold out last December. Tickets for the Dec. 6 show at 7 p.m. can be bought at the door (1260 Riverwood Gate) or by calling 604-939-9313.
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On Sunday, the 20 girls with Coastal Sound Music Academy’s Con Bella choir were on the national stage to sing O Canada at the Grey Cup in Vancouver. Next weekend, they will perform with the Con Brio (boys), Children’s and DeCoro (adult) choirs in a Coquitlam concert to mark the holiday season. The four ensembles part of Comfort & Joy on Sunday, Dec. 14 will sing popular Christmas carols as well as Jerusalem by the Irish composer Michael McGlynn and a South African piece titled Ukutula. “It’s beautiful holiday music and will help you get into the spirit of the holidays,” said CSMA artistic director Diana Clark, adding its annual show “is a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of this time of year and have your heart warmed by these adorable singers.” Last year, CSMA’s awardwinning Children’s Choir was in the international
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Joyelle Brandt credits her Grade 4 teacher, Mrs. Templeton, for unleashing her creative talents. Now, the singer/songwriter and author/illustrator of Princess Monsters from A to Z is showing her latest artistic ambition on the walls of the Port Moody Public Library for December. The library is located at 100 Newport Dr. inside city hall.
spotlight when it performed a special Christmas show at the Hard Rock Casino theatre with Burnaby crooner Michael Buble. And in 2010, it sung at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver. Clark said CSMA has been “very, very fortunate” to solidify its reputation with the invites “and there’s other things that are happening, too, that I can’t talk about because I’ve been sworn to secrecy! But, we’re happy to give back the community in any way we can.” • Tickets for Comfort & Joy at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14 are $20/$15/$10 through the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) by calling 604-927-6555 or visiting evergreenculturalcentre.ca. Meanwhile, CSMA’s youth choir will sing on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Christ Church Cathedral (690 Burrard St., Vancouver) under guest conductor Morna Edmundson, the artistic director of the Elektra Women’s Choir.
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David Bizzo is a highly regarded artist from Port Moody who has had a rather exciting year. On Feb. 1, he got a 300 sq. ft. studio at 2709 Esplanade St. — a cityowned building with seven other art spaces — and aptly named it A3, after the marking on the key. In the former clay studio that he rents for $400 a month, Bizzo immediately started on a dozen new abstract works, two of which had to be submitted by April into a group show in his home province of New Brunswick. The curator of Off the Grid, Terry Graff, had invited Bizzo to take part along with 17 other New Brunswick-born artists — some emerging, others (like Bizzo) veterans. Their works hung at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery beside a few of the province’s abstract expressionist pioneers: Jack Humphrey, Lawren P. Harris, Fritz Brandtner, Claude Roussel, Joseph Kashetsky and Romeo Savoie. The summer display — in which Bizzo showed two acrylic paintings: The New Spirit and the Poets, and Between the Red and the Golden Mean — attracted
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Port Moody artist David Bizzo with Vestige, one of a dozen artworks he painted for a group abstract show this summer at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, N.B. — the province where he was born. thousands of art lovers to the capital of Fredericton. As well, many visitors also stopped by the Parr Street home Bizzo shares with his wife in St. Andrews, N. B., where they opened a small gallery in the summer. Bizzo said he enjoyed the experience and welcomed the change. After a decade of running the Burrard Inlet Artists Association in Port Moody, a non-profit group in which he managed other artist studios and hosted exhibits, Bizzo decided to go his own way and concentrate on his fine art. “It was time,” he said.
“I wanted to put the focus back on my work.” Since mid-September, when the Beaverbrook show ended, Bizzo has been busy in his A3 Studio on a number of pieces, painting commissions and creating his signature musical instrument symbols on t-shirts (sold exclusively at Long & McQuade on Terminal Avenue in Vancouver). Among his commissions is a series of paintings of Tofino for a British couple who married in the island community three years ago. Now, until Christmas,
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Bizzo is opening his studio to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. He has a new selection of prints, paintings and collectible hand-painted t-shirts for sale. “I also want people to see what a working studio is like,” he said, “because it’s important to see the creative process in the City of the Arts.” • Studio A3 is located at the back of the Esplanade Art Studios at Rocky Point Park. It is also open by appointment by calling 778-227-8480 or emailing bizzoinc@gmail.com. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Disappointing end to Ravens season Club falls 16-13 in semifinal match at UBC By GaRy McKenna The Tri-CiTy News
In a perfect world, the Terry Fox Ravens would be gearing up for a AAA high school football provincial championship rematch against the Mount Douglas Rams this week. Instead, the club will be cleaning out their gym
lockers after falling to the South Delta Sun Devils in an icy semifinal loss at UBC last Saturday. For this year at least, a provincial championship banner will not be coming back to Port Coquitlam, a disappointment for a team that was expected to go all the way this season. “It is what it is,” said Tom Kudaba, coach of the Ravens. “We knew they would be a formidable opponent.” Slushy football games had been played on the
UBC field all afternoon following Friday night’s snowfall. However, by the time the Ravens took the field, most of the wet stuff had turned to ice, which Kudaba said was an equalizer in the game. Quarterback Connor McKee twisted his ankle early in the match and was limited by the injury for the rest of the game. Teammates Isaiah Stevens and Keishon Ross were also hurt in the match. “It was just a slushy frozen mess,” he said. “It
freezes up at 8 p.m. and then you are playing on these little icebergs.” The Ravens got off to a good start in the game. Mike West set the tone early with a touchdown before McKee ran one in later in the first half to help the team to a 13-0 lead. But the Sun Devils started to rally in the second half when they scored on a long-bomb play to get on the board. That was when injuries started to hit the Ravens, who were reeling defensively with
the loss of Stevens in the second half. When the dust finally settled, the Ravens were down 16-13. Kudaba acknowledges that both teams struggled with the field conditions but the Sun Devils managed to handle it better than his club. He said he was impressed with South Delta’s performance. “There quarterback really impressed me,” he said. “He made some great plays that won the game for them. Good on
them. Sometimes that happens.” Kudaba and his club will spend the off-season looking to re-tool before taking another run at the provincial title next season. In the meantime, the Mount Douglas Rams and the South Delta Sun Devils will compete at B.C. Place Stadium this Saturday for the B.C. AAA high school football championship. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
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The Port Moody Panthers have acquired goalie Kyle Cheema from the Campbell River Storm in exchange for future considerations. The former player with Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, which is the equivalent of the Pacific Junior Hockey League, has a season record of 4-1-1 with his old club and a goals-against average of 2.74. His save percentage is .884 in the six games he has played this season. The 17-year-old spent the 2013-14 season with the Valley West Hawks of the B.C. Major Midget League, compiling an 18-11-4 record and a 3.13 goals-against-average. At 6’0” and 170 lbs, Cats management said the net minder moves well between the pipes and has worked closely with Joey Ali, a goalie coach for the BCHL’s Coquitlam Express. In another move last week, Port Moody released 1995-born goaltender Christian Plain. “The Panthers would like to thank Christian for his contribution to the team,” the club said in a press release.
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It is not everyday that the local high school basketball teams get a chance to take on competition from overseas. But that is what will happen this week in the Tri-Cities, when Heritage Woods hosts Sydney, Australia’s St. Ignatius secondary during the annual Kodiak Klassic. Teams from across the Lower Mainland — including the Kodiaks, the Terry Fox Ravens and the Centennial Centaurs — will get a chance to compete against the team from down under in a tournament designed to kickoff the AAA high school season. Greg Schellenberg, one of the organizers of the event, said the tournament was initially suppose to be an eight-team affair.
However, when he heard that a club from overseas was going to be in the area and wanted to play, the Kodiak Klassic was quickly expanded to 16 teams to accommodate the visitors. “We were an eight-team tournament and we were full,” said Schellenberg. “But you can’t pass this up. Over the course of a few months we expanded.” The scouting report on the Australian arrivals is sparse. However, Schellenberg said he has seen a bit of film and things they could be tough opponents at this week’s tournament. “They look fundamentally sound,” Schellenberg said. “They are big and athletic. You just kind of expect that if a team is going to travel half way across the world, they are going to be good.” Heritage Woods has hosted the Kodiak Klassic
for many years but in the past few seasons the event has grown, he added. The Klassic will take place between Dec. 4 and Dec. 6. Games start at 8:30 a.m. and the final match of each day is
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Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
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GARDENING Prompt Delivery Available
7 Days / Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281
GARDENING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320
MOVING & STORAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING
EAGLE ROOFING
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
Tar & Gravel D Asphalt D Interlocking shingles D Torch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles
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
All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates
604-467-6065
604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
604-537-4140 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
www.paintspecial.com JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing. Grants Home Maint. 604-936-2808.
MIDAS CONSTRUCTION INC Carpentry Services Remove & replace concrete sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, drainage.
Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express
CHIHUAHUA, tiny pups, 2 males, 1 female, ready to go now. $700. Call (604)794-7347 COLLIE Doodle pups born Oct 17. Mom is a Rough Collie (45 lbs) & dad is a small Standard Poodle (50 lbs). Both have health clearances (eyes, hips, elbows). 2 Very curly males avail, 1 black & 1 unique blue merle. Intelligent, gentle, easy to train, good with children & animals, low to no shed. Similar in looks & in nature to the Golden Doodle. We are a 4H (agility, obedience, showmanship) family. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog. Pups will have 1st shots and deworming. Ready Dec. 12, Mission $950. 604.820.4827
APPLIANCES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
560
MISC. FOR SALE
372
SUNDECKS
627
604-728-5643
RENTALS
374
TREE SERVICES
- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.
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APARTMENT/CONDO
Coquitlam:
Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets.
Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.
Ph: 604-942-4383
www.pro-accpainting.com
(604)936-5755
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
604-941-5452; 604-944-7889
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
604-465-1311
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MOVING & STORAGE
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA
TOWNHOUSES
WHATTLEKAINUM HOUSING CO-OP ORIENTATION
2 Bdrm Unit Available *Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces
Do you want to live in the security of a family community?
Available Immediately ~also 1 bdrm apartment avail~
Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 application fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $919/mo. 3 bdrms. $1029/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1134/mo. Shares $2500.
www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca
Call 604-942-2012
MAPLE RIDGE West side. 1 Level lower unit townhouse. 1 Bdrm +den or 2 Bdrm. Close to transit, walk to shopping, banking, etc. Age restricted over 45 complex. Totally reno’d with newer appli’s. NS/NP. Photos avail upon request. $1000/mo +utils Call 604-838-4434 or email: 77darrell@gmail.com 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
NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, December 7th, 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442
749
TRANSPORTATION
STORAGE 818
CARS - DOMESTIC
2000 Ford Truck 1995. 1999 Ford Explorer 1995. 2000 Toyota RAV4 1995. 2003 Honda 2995. 2006 VW diesel 7888. 2006 Dodge pickup 4995. Eagleridge 855-200-3899
Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers
Onsite Manager
604.465.7713
SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029
750
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
SUITES, LOWER
PORT COQ n/side. 2Bd gr/lvl suite, sep ent, f/p, laund, nr all amens. n/s n/p, $855 +1/3 utils. 604-306-1701.
The Scrapper
Westwood Plateau. 2-bdrm ste. Inste ldry $1050 incl util, net, cbl prkg NS/NP Dec 1. (604)818-3544.
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TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets, $985 - $1085/mo. Call 604-942-2277
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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 Bedroom ~ $795/mo.
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
Ref.s & Credit check req’d
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
(778)378-6683
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
752
BURNABY
.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052
MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2 men fr $45. Seniors Discount. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576
CO-OP RENTALS
Impeccably Clean!
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$59.00 Per Ton
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 3 AC prime locations offices 754sf upper flr facing east with bathroom & kitchenette United Blvd/Fawcett. $1400mo incl taxes strata fee heat hydro. Call Garry 604-461-7172
HOMES WANTED
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
Meadows Landscape Supply
RENTALS
PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm twnhs $885. 2 Bdrm apt $830 Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.
• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
RENO & REPAIR
SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
604-464-3550
REAL ESTATE
Robert J. O’Brien
info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com
✶Dump Site Now Open✶
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
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MISC SERVICES
1 bdrm suite ~ $775
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.
604 575 5555
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604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM
MISC. WANTED
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Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
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Member of BBB & WCB
604-728-3009
711
Polo Club Apartments
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
563
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
www.midascontruction.ca
Residential & Commercial
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS
mikes hauling 604-516-9237
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.245.9069
604-251-3382
“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience
706
19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows
STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
INTERIOR PAINTING Small jobs welcome. 45 Years exp. Call Tega @ 604-418-6242.
RENTALS
BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving, various colors $900. 250-494-4092. sm.white@shaw.ca
NEW VITAMIX Machine - Blender / Doughs/Hot Soups/ Ice Cream. Half price- $350: (604)464-2431
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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
JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757
PAINT SPECIAL
Call Ian 604-724-6373
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EXTRA CHEAP
Running this ad for 10yrs
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
PETS
2 TINY female hand raised puppies, Yorkie-X. Asking $800. 604-820-8263 or 604-300-3519.
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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
GUTTER CLEANING
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280
PETS
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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No Pets ~ Avail. Dec. 15
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APARTMENT/CONDO
2BR apts - Bright & Large Central Coquitlam Co-op AND Seniors Only Building $826/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools & shops
Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca
2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.
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