CHRISTMAS TRADITION The CP Rail Holiday Train completes its cross-Canada journey on Thursday in Port Moody (5:25 p.m.) and Port Coquitlam (7:30 p.m.). For details on the annual festivities, see page A16.
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Arrest follows assault, lockdowns weapon recovered in alleged assault of man SArAh PAyne
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A 31-year-old Coquitlam man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a man in a Heritage Mountain home Tuesday morning. The suspect also fits the description of a man who reportedly carjacked a woman’s vehicle on Eagle Mountain a short time later, not far from where the assault took place, according to Coquitlam RCMP. Port Moody Police Const. Luke van Winkel said officers responded as a priority after receiving the call of an assault with a weapon at 8:10 a.m. at the Birchwood Crescent home, where they found the weapon and a man with minor injuries. He was treated in hospital as a precaution.
Several roads leading down Heritage Mountain were blocked as police searched for the suspect and police also put nearby Aspenwood, Heritage Mountain, Pleasantside and Anmore elementary schools on a Code Yellow lockdown as well as Heritage Woods secondary and Eagle Mountain middle. “We’ve recovered a weapon but we can’t talk to the nature of what that was at this point,” van Winkel said. About two hours later Coquitlam RCMP responded to a report that a woman was carjacked at Bramble Lane and Crowberry Court, slightly east of where the assault took place, at 10:30 a.m. “The male suspect robbed the female victim of her vehicle and the female received some minor injuries and is being treated in hospital,” said RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung. see SUSPECT, page A6
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Port Moody Police officers look for evidence Tuesday morning on Heritage Mountain after a report that one man assaulted another with a weapon at a home on Birchwood Crescent. A suspect — a 31-year-old Coquitlam man — was later arrested after a carjacking in Coquitlam.
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Chamber backs mayors’ 0.5% tax bid Local biz group joins coalition SArAh PAyne
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is backing the Metro Vancouver mayors’
$7.5-billion transportation plan and its proposal to pay for it with a regional 0.5% PST increase. “We think we need transit for business, for the movement of goods and we need to improve the transportation system with more people moving in to this
area, particularly in the next 20 or 30 years,” said Michael Hind, the chamber’s executive director. “We need to invest in the future and this is the best way.” The organization is adding its name to those in the Better Transit and Transportation Coalition,
which includes the Vancouver Board of Trade, Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association, David Suzuki Foundation, the BC Chamber of Commerce and more. The Tri-Cities Chamber’s policy committee and board of directors agreed
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weather delays dry-floor opening to new year gary McKenna
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Bad weather has delayed construction of Coquitlam’s new Poirier Dry Floor Facility, a $3.9-million project that was expected to be completed earlier this month. Now, the city’s strategic initiatives general manager, Perry Staniscia, said it is likely the facility will not be open until sometime in the new year, noting the recent deluge of rain has caused the postponement of some concrete work around the building. “We thought we would have a lot drier weather,” he said last week. “[Crews] couldn’t get to do any more work because of this downpour.”
Staniscia was reluctant to give a firm date for the facility’s completion, noting that it’s weather-dependent. He said that the chemical makeup of concrete allows for it to be poured at any temperature but rain can make it difficult for the cement to seal and dry properly. Work inside has been progressing, he added, and framing around the washrooms and the boards of the facility will be going up this week. There was no sports programming scheduled to take place until the new year, which means none of the local athletics associations have been disrupted by the delay, Staniscia said. “We made the decision
not to program anything just in case,” he said. “This is a first for us. We want to make sure it’s done properly.” This is the not the first time the completion of the dry floor facility has been delayed. In October, staff said that issues with the concrete tendering process would push back the completion date to midDecember. When construction is finished, the 25,000-sq. ft. facility, located near Poirier Street and Winslow Avenue, next to Dogwood Pavilion (seniors’ recreation facility), will be used for ball hockey, lacrosse, dry-land training and indoor soccer, among other sports.
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The city of Coquitlam’s dry-floor sports facility is under construction at Poirier Street and Winslow Avenue, near Dogwood Pavilion and Centennial secondary school. Weather has forced delays in its completion.
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TRI-CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
117 in six figures in District 43 SOFI shows who makes what in school district Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News
A former School District 43 secretary treasurer who resigned in January 2013 — not long after a multi-milliondollar deficit was revealed — was still on the district payroll until the end of June this year, more than 18 months after his departure. According to the justreleased Statement of Financial Information (SOFI), Richard Humphreys, whose last day of work was Dec. 19, 2012 and whose Jan. 1, 2013 resignation was mutually agreed upon, was paid $160,238.64 for the school year that ended June 30, 2014. Board chair Judy Shirra said the severance package was negotiated by the BC Public School Employers’ Association and was spread out in part to help the district, which was facing financial difficulties at the time. “It was negotiated because of the way our deficit was running. Rather than paying lump sum, Rick, being a secretary treasurer,
until the end of June. She earned $145,199, the documents show. But the district did manage to whittle down the number of employees making over $100,000, with 117 hitting six figures during the last school year, compared to 127 in 2012/’13. Among the top wage earners were superintendent Tom Grant, who will retire in mid-January, and members of his leadership team. The following salaries were paid out by the end of June 2014: • Grant, superintendent — $197,497; • Jamie Ross, director of human resources — $136,020; • Carey Chute, assistant superintendent — $137,871; • Reno Ciolfi, assistant superintendent — $140,586; • Patricia Gartland, assistant superintendent — $145,199 (she will become superintendent in January); • Sylvia Russell, formerly assistant superintendent, now superintendent of Maple Ridge- Pitt Meadows school district — $145,199; • Julie Pearce, assistant superintendent — $145,199.
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After the winter break, Grade 4 and 7 students in School District 43 can look forward to Foundation Skills Assessment tests, which take place this year between Jan. 12 and Feb. 12. The provincial standardized tests to measure student achievement have been controversial in the past because they have been used by the Fraser Institute as one of several measures by which it ranks schools. In a letter to parents, School District 43 stated the FSAs will cover reading, writing and numeracy skills, and are only one measure of student achievement in the classroom. For a student o be excused, a parent must contact the principal and state the reason their child will not participate, which could be a family emergency, illness or an extenuating circumstance. For more on FSA testing, visit www.bced.gov.bc./ assessment/fsa or SD43’s website, www.sd43.bc.ca dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
understood the impact, it was negotiated for length,” said Shirra, a Port Coquitlam trustee. Humphreys was also paid $148,495 for the 2012/’13 school year, SOFI documents for the previous year show. Current secretary treasurer Mark Ferrari said he couldn’t provide any additional information about Humphreys’ severance package because it is confidential. After Humphreys’ de-
parture in January 2013, the district faced numerous financial difficulties, which resulted in $5 million in non-staff cuts and a $10-million deficit, and the hiring of forensic auditors, whose recommendations are now being implemented. The latest SOFI report also shows that former employee Maureen Dockendorf, who is now the provincial education ministry’s superintendent of literacy and numeracy, was also paid by SD43 up
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Board chair defends Tri-City trustees’ pay Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News
The new chair of School District 43 doesn’t think trustees will be getting a large bump in wages next year after a hike in January of this year boosted their salary by 5%. “Not unless the other municipalities get a good raise,” said Judy Shirra, the Port Coquitlam trustee who was acclaimed as the board chair last week. “If it’s just the cost of living [city councillors] get, ours won’t go up.” According to the latest Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) report for the 2013/’14 school year, Tri-City trustees earned $38,449, with former board chair and PoMo trustee Melissa Hyndes earning $42,294. The payout represents a 5% hike over the
2012/’13 school year because trustees’ pay goes up automatically each January if there is any increase in council pay in Port Coquitlam, Port Moody or Port Coquitlam. Shirra said the pay is acceptable for the work trustees do. “The job description doesn’t reflect the amount of hours you put in,” she said. “I will defend it because, look at our budget and staff compared to cities,” Shirra said. “And let’s hope the new [trustees] we’ve got involved are the kind of business people we need for the district.” She also said it’s better that the salary is adjusted automatically in January so changes can be incorporated into the budget without large jumps that might otherwise occur if trustees were to hold off on increases and then play catch-up. “It looks like you’re
getting $8,000 or $9,000 at once and that’s not fair — it distorts the process.” By comparison, trustees in Vancouver, B.C.’s largest district, are paid $24,897 and the chair makes $26,972; and in Surrey, the province’s second largest district, trustees earn $30,800 while the board chair makes $33,800. The SOFI report also notes that Hyndes visited China on behalf of SD43 at a cost of $11,387 paid by the Chinese government, with her remaining expenses totalling $1,005; as well, former trustee Holly Butterfield (Anmore/Belcarra) reported $400 in expenses while two other former trustees, John Keryluk (PoCo) claimed $192 and Brian Robinson (Coquitlam) claimed $25. The remaining trustees had no expenses. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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“Nobody likes any of the options but the bottom line is we have to pay for it somehow,” Hind said. The preferred method would be road pricing, he said, but the technology for such a system will likely not be feasible for another five to 10 years. “In the meantime, this is the least costly of all the methods and it spreads it around the best,” Hind said, noting the chamber will be pushing for more transit to connect Burke Mountain, Port Coquitlam and other areas of the Tri-Cities to the Evergreen Line. PoCo Mayor Greg Moore,
who also chairs the Metro Vancouver board, said the chamber’s backing is “excellent support” for the funding tool being proposed and that, overall, he has been hearing positive feedback on the referendum question on the Mayors’ Transportation and Transit Plan. “I think what we need to do in the next few months is educate people on what’s actually going to be in the plan for the Tri-Cities, so people understand if they vote ‘Yes’ for the [PST] increase, what the service level increases will be,” Moore said. And while some of the big-ticket projects in the
mayors’ plan include light rail for Surrey, a Broadway subway line in Vancouver, new B-Line express routes and more SeaBus sailings, Moore said Tri-City residents stand to benefit significantly as well. Currently, 27% of Tri-City residents live within 400 m — or walking distance — of frequent bus service (defined as every 15 minutes). Under the mayors’ plan, it will go up to 60% and, when employment and shopping are included, 78% will be within walking distance of a frequent bus service. “This is key,” Moore said. “You don’t need to memorize a bus schedule because you go to a stop
and you wait an average of 7.5 minutes, so it makes it a lot easier to use the bus system.” Another part of the plan will include reinstating funding for new capital projects in the Major Road Network, which would include PoCo’s Fremont Connector linking Burke Mountain to Lougheed Highway and the Mary Hill Bypass. Moore added that the inclusion of independent oversight and public reporting should help convince the public that “the projects we say are going to be delivered are delivered.” spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
PORT COQUITLAM
Infrastructure on hold? Janis Warren
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Port Coquitlam home and business owners may benefit from a strippeddown city budget next year. On Monday, members of the city’s finance and intergovernmental committee (FIG) voted on 39 capital projects proposed for 2015. And many items from the parks, engineering, operations and corporate support departments didn’t make the list, making good on a council election promise to continue to keep property tax increases low. Earlier this month, Mayor Greg Moore pledged to rework the annual budget process that will see new infrastructure projects put on hold. He tasked the newly created budget and infrastructure subcommittee to
come up with a new funding system for 2016 that would focus on the long term. The 2015 “Bare Minimum Budget” is being tailored to capital items that meet the following criteria: they improve public safety, continue existing work, are committed by other committees and are necessary to provide sufficient work for existing staff. “I think the toughest decision is to put a pause to certain things,” Moore told the committee, adding the new budgetary process will involve “taking a year off” from some plans. Among the items that didn’t make the cut: a $2-million culvert replacement for Burns Road; a $300,000 sidewalk improvement program; a $65,000 traffic study improvement program; a $145,000 road reconstruction for a small portion of Oxford Street; and
a $30,000 pedestrian/bike path for Kingsway Avenue, near the Coast Meridian Overpass. Capital programs approved for the draft $91-million budget include: $638,000 for bear-proof waste carts; $480,000 for the Major Road Network pavement upgrades; $300,000 to replace water meters for institutional, commercial and industrial customers; $30,000 each for computer server, network switch and software replacements; and $10,000 for a new fire hydrant along the Mary Hill Bypass. The committee deferred a few decisions due to current land and legal negotiations. These included: $540,000 for the Nicola Avenue extension to Fremont Village and $40,000 for a sound barrier replacement in the 1600block of Shaughnessy Street (the deferred items will be
discussed at the next FIG meeting on Jan. 12). Coun. Brad West voiced concern about unbudgeted operating costs for capital works while Coun. Mike Forrest said he’s frustrated many road upgrades aren’t being done concurrently, creating a bigger financial burden to taxpayers. Last week, city council gave three readings to the 2015 utility charges, which will see no rise in water and sewer fees; but in 2016, staff say council will likely have to dip into the city’s tax stabilization reserve to keep charges level as utility levies are set to jump 38% over the next five years. • Port Coquitlam residents can have their say on the 2015 draft budget in February — visit portcoquitlam.ca/budget.
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Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore will return as Metro Vancouver’s board chair for the fourth year in a row. Last Friday, Moore and Vancouver Coun. Raymond Louie were acclaimed as chair and vice-chair respectively for 2015; they will also take on the top two jobs for the Greater Vancouver Sewage and Drainage District and the Greater Vancouver Water District. Moore’s Metro salary
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“I just talked to the Port Moody Police and they believe there’s a very high similarity between their suspect and ours, and they have someone fitting that description in their custody.” It’s not known whether the assault victim and the
suspect knew each other or if the suspect broke into the Birchwood Crescent house. The victim only provided a very vague description of the suspect, saying that it was a Caucasian or Middle Eastern man in his 30s, van Winkel said. The school lockdowns were lifted shortly after the
suspect was arrested. “That’s just a normal protocol and the children are safe,” said Judy Shirra, board chair for School District 43. Van Winkel said the suspect is not known to police and the investigation is ongoing. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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Pipeline Road residents are frustrated with a city decision to allow a stonecutting business to continue operating next to the Coquitlam River despite the fact the company has not been in compliance with land use regulations for years. Bedrock Granite Sales has operated in northeast Coquitlam since the 1980s. But a few years ago, it was discovered that by bringing in stones from other properties to cut, the company was in contravention of its is A-3 agricultural zoning. On Monday, council voted in favour of a text amendment that would change the land use and bring the company into compliance with the existing bylaws, a move that upset several residents at the meeting. “I can assure you that if a resident violated zoning in any way, that resident would be stopped,” said Bonnie Norquay, who lives up the road from the Bedrock property, which is owned by Allard
Contractors Ltd. “I fail to understand how Bedrock was allowed to continue.” Elaine Golds, a biologist and member of the Burke Mountain Naturalists, also spoke against council’s decision. She said that by allowing Bedrock to continue to operate next to the river, council is “retroactively endorsing this inappropriate use of the land.” “It is not appropriate,” she said. “The proposed new use is clearly industrial and should not be allowed.” But Nathan Raymond, the principle owner of Bedrock, told council the company goes to great lengths to prevent any contamination of the river. He said there are several holding ponds on the site that keep all silt and sediment from running into the river, and that water used in the company’s operations is completely recycled. Raymond also noted that the company employs close to two dozen people and intends to invest more than $3 million in noise-mitigation efforts to appease residents in the area. “We are committed to being a good neighbour,” he said during the meeting. A restrictive covenant placed on the property means that all cutting operations must be enclosed within a building and that
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Public consultation will begin for the construction of a new field house in Coquitlam’s Mundy Park. Staff said the project is expected to cost between $1.3 million and $1.5 million for a one-floor, 2,700-sq. ft. facility, which will replace the existing 45-year-old structure. The city will now work with residents, sports groups and park users to come up with a design, before coming back to council for a formal budget request. Council hopes to have the facility built before the 2016 BC Seniors Games. This is not the first time the field house proposal has come before council. Last summer, staff brought forward a range of options, which included everything from a basic washroom facility costing $800,000 to a $3.5-million two-storey building that would include an elevator and could be used as a childcare space. Staff recommended another option, which was estimated to cost $1.7 million for a 2,700-sq. ft. building with a washroom, storage space and a kitchen area.
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business hours are restricted to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday . While council voted in favour of the text amendment, the vote was not unanimous. Coun. Bonita Zarrillo said that while she appreciated the fact Bedrock is providing jobs, it is important the city uphold its bylaws. Mayor Richard Stewart also voted against the proposal, saying said he
has issues with the fact the company would need to truck materials across the city and that he did not agree with an industrial use next to the Coquitlam River. “I don’t want it to be easier to get forgiveness than permission,” he said after the meeting. “This isn’t where we would put that kind of industrial application if it wasn’t there already.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC
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More than $260,000 in grants have been awarded to non-profits and community groups thanks to the 2014 Spirit of Coquitlam grant program, which is funded by the city’s share of gaming income at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. The largest amount went to the Tri-City Iranian Cultural Society, which will use the $30,620 for its Charshanbe Souri (Fire Festival) and Nowruz (New Year) celebrations. Another $30,000 was granted to Coquitlam Search and Rescue towards the purchase of a mobile command centre. Twenty-six groups received money from the program, which is funded by revenue from the casino on United Boulevard. Since 2002, $6.95 million has been granted to 170 groups. Other new funding for capital projects includes: • $26,710 for communications equipment for the Coquitlam Amateur
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The Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam. Radio Emergency Services Society; • $21,247 for a dragon boat acquisition for the Dogwood Seniors Society ‘Nothin’ Dragon’ dragon boat team; • $14,880 in equipment for Coquitlam Youth Orchestra; • $13,806 in equipment for Tri-Cities Minor Ball Hockey Association; • $10,810 in equipment for CoquitlamMoody Minor Baseball Association; • $9,554 in equipment for Coquitlam Sharks Aquatics Club; • $7,000 in equipment for Coquitlam Lions Water Polo Association; • $4,847 for uniforms and a technical advisor for Coquitlam Minor Softball Association; • $4,082 for jerseys
for Coquitlam Minor Hockey Association; • $2,500 for playground accessibility and safety improvements for Step by Step Development Society; • and $2,000 for a park bench purchase for the Oakdale Neighbourhood Association. Other festivals and events to receive money included the Daisy Day Festival ($8,340), the Coquitlam Skating Club Ice Show ($15,000), the 36th annual Toy Run ($3,700) and the Optimist Club’s free family skate ($1,136). Grant applicants must have outcomes that align with the city’s goals. Staff review the applications and forward their recommendations to council. @GMcKennaTC
Graduated Adults: Act now to take high school credit courses tuition-free* Ministry of Education Announcement: “Beginning May 1, 2015, The Ministry of Education will no longer provide funding to school districts for tuition-free upgrading courses for adults who already hold a high school diploma.” Registration is currently available for the following face-to-face classes which start in February 2015:
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Missing since July 4 SARAH PAYNE THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Coquitlam RCMP are reissuing a plea for information about a Port Coquitlam woman who has been missing since the summer. Gladys Prudencio Ynzon, 37, was reported missing on July 4, having last been seen at her PoCo home on the same day. Investigators canvassed the neighbourhood, checked transit and area hospitals, and issued a public request
for help in locating her but Ynzon remains missing. “We don’t believe Ms. Ynzon has any family in the area,” Cpl. Jamie Chung said in a press release. “She may not even be aware that she has been reported missing. We are asking for the public to help us locate her so that we know she is safe.” Investigators do not suspect foul play at this point, Chung added. Ynzon is described as a 37-year-old Asian woman,
4’11” tall and weighing 132 lb., with brown eyes and black, shoulder-length hair. She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, possibly with stripes on it, khaki shorts, black shoes and glasses with thick lenses. Anyone with information is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 201418363 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or go to www.solvecrime.ca. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
International Baccalaureate P rogramme INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS for parents of District Grade 8 students interested in applying for the 2015 - 2016 intake at Port Moody Secondary
Gladys Prudencio Ynzon, 37, of Port Coquitlam has not been seen since July 4.
Monday, January 5th or Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm Port Moody Secondary, 300 Albert Street Mr. Sean Lenihan, IB Coordinator 604-939-6656 or slenihan@sd43.bc.ca
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“I don’t just work in this community. I live here too.” - Raj Lalli, Senior Operations Engineer, Kinder Morgan Canada
All along the Trans Mountain Pipeline, there are Kinder Morgan employees that care about the safety of the public, their fellow employees and the environment they live in. Some local families have even been involved with the pipeline for generations, since it was successfully constructed over sixty years ago. And today, the commitment to excellence continues.
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Our ongoing goal is to protect the public, the environment and employees. All employees are trained in operations, safety and emergency response procedures. Training at all company levels, as well as community first responders. A commitment to maximizing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and local people. Land use factors taken into consideration in expansion planning include residences, commercial, recreation and parks. • Consideration for sensitive areas, water crossings, wetlands and wildlife in route planning. • Project developed using feedback from stakeholders, engineering recommendations and environmental considerations.
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t’s a familiar refrain this time of year. no, not “merry christmas” or “happy holidays.” rather, the plea to motorists and pedestrians to take special care while they’re on the streets. last week, two pedestrians died in separate incidents in the lower mainland. they joined a stark and growing statistic: every december in b.c., an average of seven pedestrians are killed and another 269 are injured. the often dark, rainy weather, slippery streets and poor visibility all conspire to make driving more difficult. there’s nothing we can do about the weather. but we is make an extra effort to see and be seen. icbc has a few suggestions. they make them every year but they are worth repeating. For motorists: remain attentive at all times. not
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Accidents involving pedestrians are more frequent in the cold, slick months of fall and winter. only is it illegal to use a hand-held device while driving, the consequences can be deadly. Pay particular attention around intersections, where 75% of all pedestrian incidents occur. Watch while turning left or right for pedestrians who have
already begun to cross. and remember that the rain — snow and ice, too — makes the roads slicker, so build in a bit more braking time. For pedestrians: never assume that just because you see a vehicle, its drivers sees you. headlights, traffic
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and other distractions affect visibility. do your part by ensuring you are dressed to be seen; wear reflective clothing, a reflective arm band or carry a light. keep your eyes and ears open, and focus on what’s happening around you — that means pulling out your headphones or putting the phone away while crossing a busy street. but the most important point is to never assume a driver sees you. make eye contact and always err on the side of caution — after all, the consequences of an accident are far graver for the pedestrian than for the driver. the holidays are a hectic time of year. We all have places to be and things to think about. but they’re also meant to be a happy time. don’t let a preventable accident spoil that. – The Chilliwack Progress (Black Press)
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Too much tax now The Editor, Re. “Metro mayors vote for sales tax hike referendum” (The Tri-City News, Dec. 12). There may be more opposed to this transit tax referendum as time goes on but, right out of the gate, I am with Jordan Bateman of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. I fully support improving transit but not increasing an already high tax jurisdiction. The cost of living in the region is al-
ready outrageous and high taxes lead or top the list for the reason for that. Then my biggest opposition to this is the open-ended tax question. There should be a sunset/ end clause date to the tax increase. Right now, the mayors are asking for 0.5% indefinitely. There is no way I want to agree to that. Second, I do not trust TransLink and/or governments of all levels to spend
the money in the way they say they will. We have many examples of this not happening over many decades. Are we supposed to believe it is going to be different now? Transit needs funding but the province should take the 0.5% the mayors requested out of the existing 7% PST but do not increase/ add new taxes to an already over-taxed jurisdiction. Ken Wood, Coquitlam
COAL TERMINAL
The Editor, Re. “Clean coal? Wait, isn’t that an oxymoron?” (Opinion, The Tri-City News, Dec. 12). I moved to Coquitlam a year ago in large part because of the prospect of coal dust exacerbating my COPD along with the growing truck and train diesel fumes in New Westminster. Like many, even after I protested in front of Port Metro Vancouver headquarters, I
concluded that its officials were not only impervious to public opinion and the opinions of science and health professionals but, also, devoid of any accountability to the federal government politicians who appointed them. U.S. President Barack Obama’s recent conversion to coal aversion, in recognition of the impacts of burning coal and resulting CO2 emissions on global warm-
ing, led to his recent emissions accord with China. Wouldn’t it be helpful for Prime Minister Stephen Harper to instruct Port Metro Vancouver appointees to block the proposed U.S. coal train alternative, through Fraser Surrey Docks and Texada Island, to ensure that a shunting of U.S. coal through Canada, to be burned in China, is derailed? E.C. Eddy, Coquitlam
The Editor, Re. “PoCo ponders regs for a respectful Q period” (The Tri-City News, Dec. 10). I’m confident Port Coquitlam council will adopt common-sense rules to ensure its postmeeting question period remains open and informative without subjecting anyone to rude, aggressive behaviour by those who allow their anger to drive their lives. One can be passionate about issues without being rude or personal. Those who abuse society’s standards of behaviour cannot stand on a pedestal of free speech to justify trampling the rights of others to calm, rational discussion. No elected official — no citizen, for that matter — should have to tolerate the actions of bullies, who would be better off seeking help for their behaviour and contributing positively to the world around them. Linda Baker, Port Coquitlam
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CHRISTMAS GIVING
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Hockey helps, fitness, too Local businesses and agencies are helping out the food bank run by Share Family and Community Services. Here are a two events this week as well as information on how you can help:
drop your donation off at any grocery store in the TriCities. To find out what food items are most urgently needed, visit www.sharesociety.ca. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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THE LIGHT LIST Check out our Xmas Light List, with map, at tricitynews.com
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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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 St., Port Coquitlam.
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brought me Red Star Burning. The series is about espionage between Britain and Russia. Charlie is, as spies are, two-faced, but he is intelligent. The agency he works for, MI5, plans to kill him in this book because they don’t like the way he works. In an earlier novel, the agency killed Charlie’s first wife. In this one, what MI5 does not know is that Charlie is now married to a Russian secret agent and she could face the firing squad if their marriage is found out. I enjoy stories that have suspense. They make you think and give you more to look forward to. I sure hope there are more books to come about Charlie Muffin. And Ms. Racine, who is an avid audiobook reader: • I thoroughly enjoyed the audiobook One Season of Sunshine by Julia London, the story of a girl, Jane Aaron, who is adopted by a nice family. She has no problems growing up and, eventually, becomes a teacher. During one of her holidays, Jane decides to find her birth mother. Along the way, she finds out she was born in a certain little town and decides to spend the school holidays there. She applies for a job and the only opening she can find is as a nanny to a
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named Jack St. Bride, who teaches a high school class of 15 year-old girls. He also teaches them soccer and four of them compete against one another for his affection. One of the girls’ fathers is a minister and, one day, while searching his daughter’s room, he finds condoms left in her diary. His daughter convinces him that they belonged to the teacher so he reports the teacher, who is then charged with sexual assault. The teacher’s lawyer suggests he plead guilty because the
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nocence. He also gets help from the restaurant owner, with whom he has begun a relationship. She knows he is a true gentleman. She testifies for him and, after Jack is exonerated, they get married and live happily ever after. This is just the kind of ending I like. Check for these books at your local library. A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published on Wednesdays. Teresa Rehman works at Coquitlam Public Library.
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girl’s family is prominent and he would have a lesser sentence than if he was found guilty. Jack serves eight months in prison, then moves to another town further south. There, Jack gets a job washing dishes in a restaurant frequented by a group of local high school girls. One night, Jack, having been drinking, stumbles upon them in the woods practising witchcraft. Once again, Jack is charged with sexual assault but, this time, Jack insists on his in-
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hy should librarians have all the fun? Below are book reviews by two Coquitlam Public Library Outreach patrons: 95-yearold Trudi Stephen, a resident of Madison Care Centre; and 88-year-old Denise Racine, a resident of RJ Kent Residence. (Reviews were transcribed by Teresa Rehman, community services librarian at CPL): First, Ms. Stephen: • I really enjoy Diana Gabaldon’s writing. Outlander is the first book in the Outlander series and it is sexy, romantic and full of adventure. Outlander is a time-travel story that goes backwards from 1945 to the 1740s. The main character, Claire Randall, is picked up by a bunch of Scots and taken to a castle. Because Claire is English, the Scots think she is a spy as this was a time when the Stuarts were thinking of retaking England and ruling again. They appoint Jamie Fraser, a relative of the people in the castle, to keep an eye on her. Then the romance begins. The Outlander series is featured on TV and while I have enjoyed watching it, I like the books better. I have read all seven in the series, sometimes twice, and now I am waiting to read the newest, Written in My Own Heart’s Blood, published this year. I highly recommend the Outlander series to anyone interested in history, romance and adventure — all in one. • I thought Brian Freemantle had stopped writing the Charlie Muffin series a long time ago, when, lo and behold, Teresa
wealthy family. Jane takes the job and the children, a boy of five and a girl of 12, are hard to handle. Jane’s employer is a widower, a businessman who is always away — in fact, she was offered the job over the phone. It is hard to get along with the rebellious little girl of the family at first but the little boy is OK and Jane loves working there. Their mother was killed in a car crash, hitting another car head-on, also killing the driver of the other car. Only after Jane falls in love with her boss, and while she is researching her mother, does she find out it was her mother who had been killed
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Last year, when CP Rail asked Blue Rodeo frontman — and newly appointed Order of Canada recipient — Jim Cuddy to play on its holiday train, he did it on a whim. He loved trains — having boarding them often as a child to visit his grandparents in Belleville, Ont. — and knew the festive vehicle had been a driving force for food banks for years. Cuddy said his section, from Montreal to Toronto, turned out to be one of the most inspirational campaigns he’d seen. At each stop, “there was a lot of people there having fun. There was a lot of attention paid to the food banks. There was a lot of food raised and a lot of money so it was like, ‘Wow, this is a great thing.’” So when the railway company invited Cuddy to be part of the journey again this year — concluding in Port Coquitlam tomorrow (Thursday) — it was a no brainer, especially since he would be travelling through the mountains in the west. Last Friday, Cuddy and violinist Anne Lindsay began their leg in Calgary with the Odds, led by Port Moody native Craig Northey. The Calgary date was the last stop for the alternative rock band, which launched the CP Rail holiday train in Montreal on Nov. 27 and played about 60 gigs along the way. For his run through Alberta and B.C., Cuddy will be backed by Odds’ bass player Doug Elliott and drummer Pat Steward; also on stage will be Junoaward nominated country singer Tracey Brown. Cuddy said he looks forward to much warmer weather as the 2013 adventure had temperatures hovering around 25 C below. “The cold was difficult last year,” he said. “You play for about 15 minutes per stop and, after about five min-
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The Odds, led by Port Moody native Craig Northey (in grey), entertained on the CP Rail holiday train from Montreal to Calgary. utes, your fingers are pretty much frozen solid so you’re just placing them [on the guitar] where you think they go,” he said. “Doing that four times a day is a bit painful.” Cuddy said he’ll have the same set on the trip, rotating between five or six Christmas tunes including some off Blue Rodeo’s new holiday-themed classics album, A Merrie Christmas To You. By the time he arrives in the Tri-Cities, “we’ll be very, very rehearsed by then,” he joked. As for the Odds, their third cross-Canada trip on the CP Rail holiday train was a magical experience. And Northey offered a wonderful description of each stop: “An old-fashioned train approaches through the snowy night and it lights up the white backdrop with hundreds of thousands of coloured lights. A boxcar opens, a band steps out and rocks the full ‘holiday spirit’ repertoire. People sing along, have bonfires, bring money and food for those
who need it and leave having no way to sidestep the true Christmas spirit.” “As a band,” Northey continued, “how many times do you get to be the bearer of such good news five to eight times a day? We live on the train and see the country the way it used to be seen. No strip malls, no box stores, no traffic and with only friendly faces greeting you.” • On Thursday, the CP Rail holiday train stops at Port Moody at 5:25 p.m (behind the PoMo rec complex, 300 Ioco Rd.) and wraps up its cross-country trip at the Port Coquitlam West Coast Express station (2125 Kingsway Ave.) at 7:15 p.m. Donations are accepted for the Share food bank. Visit cpr.ca or follow the journey via Twitter and Instagram at @CPHolidaytrain and #CPHolidayTrain. Also, watch a video of the train online at cpr.ca/holidaytrain/canada. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC
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Add colour to Vicki Shorts for solstice Allesia’s Port Moody JANIS WARREN
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A few days ago, I sat down with my young boy to colour Vicki Allesia’s Port Moody. He was on the right, for the kids’ side; I was on the left to replicate some of her recent acrylic paintings — albeit with wax crayons. We took on scenes of spring tulips planted outside city hall, a boat up Indian Arm (where Allesia has a cottage near Croker Island, with an outdoor studio space) and other iconic landscapes within the municipality. Together, we spent about an hour of mom-and-son bonding time, happily colouring inside the lines. Twenty years ago, Allesia had wanted to produce a colouring book when her own kids were smaller but never found the time. But this year, the idea bounced back after talking with her sister in California, who mentioned she colours to destress — a common form of art therapy in France — and with Claire Lawrence, a Port Moody Arts Centre board member who spoke about the number of children now using the St. John’s Street hub. “I thought, ‘Yes, that’s what going to work here,’” she said. Allesia planned to coincide launch her new
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Vicki Allesia, a co-founder and treasurer of the Blackberry Artists Society, has a new colouring book out “for artists of all ages.” The 32-page publication is now available at the society’s gift shop in the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.). publication on Nov. 20 with the Christmas Marketplace held by the Blackberry Artists Society, of which Allesia is a co-founder and the incumbent treasurer. Over four months, she copied a dozen paintings into line drawings, with more simple designs on the right side for kids. And since she put them out at the Blackberry gift shop last month, more
than one-third have sold — many snapped up by TriCity realtor Sheila Francis for her Welcome to Port Moody packages for new homeowners. A 32-year Port Moody resident, Allesia said she’s pleased with the colouring book’s success as it shares her passion for the City of the Arts. The Port Moody Art Association president also said the books are
meant to be a fun, social activity between parents and their children. “It’s quiet, unplugged, low-tech,” she said. “It can also be meditative so it’s good for all ages.” • Vicki Allesia’s Port Moody colouring book is $12 through the Blackberry Artists Society gift shop at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.). Visit blackberrygiftshop.ca.
On the shortest day of the year, take some time out to soak in some film shorts screened at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. Coquitlam is one of two Metro Vancouver cities hosting The Shortest Day — a run of new, classic and award-winning shorts — on the winter solstice of Sunday, Dec. 21. Best of all, the event is free (with popcorn for those who pre-register), with 27 flicks split into ageappropriate time slots: • 1 to 2 p.m. for kids under eight; • 3 to 4:30 p.m. for families; • and 5 to 6:40 p.m. for adult comedies. Among the entries is Godhead by Victoria writer-director Connor Gaston. The dramatic comedy about a mute boy premiered at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. Also of note are: Infanticide! (winner of the Best Atlantic Short Award at the 2013 Atlantic Film Festival); Josef and Aimée (currently on the film festival circuit); and Little
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‘Babes’ ready for Toyland Jack and Jill, Little Miss Muffet and Puss in Boots are among the three dozen characters who will grace a Port Moody stage this week for a special Christmas production. A total of 21 children from the Tri-Cities, Maple Ridge and Burnaby — between the ages of six and 12 — will perform in the original Theatrix Youth Theatre adaptation of Babes in Toyland. Based on the story of how Mother Goose and Nursery Rhyme Land save Christmas, the show is the brainchild of artistic director Deb Solberg and musician Yurgen Ileander, better known to family audiences as Mr. I. “I just basically re-created the whole thing,” she said, “and the kids are absolutely adorable.” Choreographed by Ashley Binette, the 90-minute program is open to the public on Friday and
Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody), with a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Tickets at $16/$12 are available at the door (one hour before showtime) or via theatrixyoutheatre.com.
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Artists who want to see their designs on a Port Moody waste truck have until Feb. 16, 2015, to apply to the city. Professional artists or artist teams are being asked to submit their work for a vehicle wrap. In 2010 and 2011, the city decorated four automated trucks with colourful vinyl wraps and, since then, the municipality has bought a fifth collection truck that needs a creative touch. Visit portmoody.ca.
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Pells is a three-time Olympic middle-distance runner who missed a bronze medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics by a half second. She was inducted in the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.
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Leah Pells has run all the way from Coquitlam and into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame. “It is a really nice way to wrap up a career that I absolutely loved,” she said. “It feels very complete. It is a huge honour for me (and) it is nice to be recognized for having something that I really, really loved, and still love.” On Friday, Pells was announced as part of the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame 2015 induction class. The nine individuals and one team will be formally inducted into the Hall on May 28. While she currently lives in Coquitlam, Pells, who turned 50 last month, was born in Vancouver but moved to Langley when she was a young child. She was a part of the Langley Mustangs Track and Field Club. She left Langley at age 18, after graduating from Langley Secondary in 1982, and wound up developing into one of Canada’s best-ever female middle distance runners. Pells represented Canada at three Olympic Games — Barcelona (1992),
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Leah Pells competes in a 2006 race. Atlanta (1996) and Sydney (2000) as well as six world championships. Some of her top results include a silver medal at the 1999 Pan Am Games and a fourthplace finish in the 1,500m race in 1996, missing the podium by a mere half second. Pells now lives in Coquitlam — she was inducted into the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame in 2011 — with her family. see Athlete, page 20
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The Coquitlam Express will be happy to get back to their home rink after losing a pair of road games last weekend. The losses extended the club’s losing streak to three games and the team is currently struggling to make its way up the BCHL standings, 10 points behind Mainland Division third-place club the Prince
George Spruce Kings. Coquitlam fell behind early last Friday, spotting the Chilliwack Chiefs a two goal lead after the first 20 minutes of play. However, the team bounced back in the second, tying the game with markers from Brendan Lamont and Owen Stout. But the tide began to turn for the Express when Chilliwack’s Brandon Potomak scored on a penalty shot five minutes into
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She also wrote a book, Not About The Medal, and works as a teacher and a motivational speaker. The book chronicles her tumultuous upbringing as the
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Holiday films to lift your spirits Many families have their own unique holiday traditions, but some traditions transcend familial lines to become an integral part of many people’s holiday celebrations. One of the more popular traditions during this festive time of year is to watch a favorite holiday film with family and friends. With that in mind, the following are some of the most beloved holiday movies ever to make it onto the big screen. • “It’s a Wonderful Life”: Perhaps no holiday film is more beloved than this 1946 Frank Capra-directed classic. Screen legend Jimmy Stewart plays a desperate businessman contemplating suicide during the holiday season. But a guardian angel helps him realize all the good fortune in his life by showing him what life might have been like if he had never existed. • “White Christmas”: This 1954 song-anddance film stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye as a pair of longtime friends and ex-military men who fall in love with a sister act team that includes famous singer (and aunt to George Clooney) Rosemary Clooney. Crosby and Kaye join forces to save the failing Vermont inn of their beloved former commander. • “Miracle on 34th Street”: Natalie Wood stars in this 1947 classic that follows the trial of Kris Kringle, who claims to be Santa Claus and must prove otherwise to avoid being institutionalized. Nominated for Best Picture at the 1948 Academy Awards, “Miracle on
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Strategies for last-minute shoppers Holiday shoppers tend to fall into three distinct camps. There are those people who have completed all of their shopping and wrapping even before November ends. Others shop in the weeks between Black Friday and Christmas. Finally, many people wait until the last minute, and such shoppers are the ones seen rushing from store to store on December 24.
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Shop locally this holiday season Shopping is a big part of the holiday season, when families and friends gather to reconnect and exchange gifts. While the popularity of shopping online has grown, such practices are not always eco-friendly or timely, as gifts bought online must be packaged and shipped, wasting valuable resources and time that last-minute shoppers may not have. The benefits of shopping locally go beyond convenience and the chance to reduce your carbon footprint. The following are a few ways that shopping locally this holiday season can directly benefit your community and the people who call it home. Local economy When men and women shop locally, they are putting money back into their local communities. Local small businesses may be owned by your neighbors, and it can be comforting to know that your holiday shopping dollars are going to support a neighbor instead of a large corporation. Local businesses also employ your neighbors, so shopping local can strengthen the local economy by creating jobs that may not exist if you and members of your community fail to support local small businesses. Community identity Local small businesses go a long way toward creating a neighborhood identity, and that identity can create a stronger sense of community among you and your neighbors. In addition, a unique community identity can make your town more attractive to outsiders, and that appeal can improve the value of local real estate
while also attracting more people to local businesses in your neighborhood. Uniqueness of gifts The gifts you buy when shopping locally also can benefit your community. Gifts purchased from small local businesses tend to be more unique than items bought from national chains, as smaller retailers tend to sell more homemade items than their national competitors. Recipients of such items may find such gifts more thoughtful than mass produced items bought from national chains, and the uniqueness of homemade gifts may encourage the gifts’ recipients to visit your community and do some shopping, further benefitting your local economy. Customer service The accessibility of customer service is another oftoverlooked benefit of shopping locally. When buying from national chains, especially during the holiday season when such businesses may be overwhelmed with orders, making contact with customer service departments can be a trying exercise in patience. Long wait times on the phone or online can make the process of contacting customer service extremely frustrating. But such frustration is rare when buying from local businesses, as consumers can simply take their products into the store, where employees can immediately address their concerns. In addition, buying locally makes it more convenient for friends and family members who also live in your community to return their gifts.
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December 24 - 8:30 am - 2 pm December 25 - January 1: CLOSED January 2 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fire & Emergency Services
December 24 - 8:30 am - 2 pm December 25 - 28: CLOSED December 29 -30 - 8:30 am - 4 pm December 31 - January 1 - CLOSED January 2 - 8:30 am - 4 pm
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December 24 - 10 am - Noon December 25 - January 1: CLOSED January 2 - 10 am - 5 pm
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December 24 - 10 am - 4 pm December 25 - January 1: CLOSED January 2 - 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
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Wilson Centre
December 24 - 6 am - 4 pm December 25 - 26: CLOSED December 27 - 8 am - 10 pm December 28 - 8 am - 9 pm December 29 - 30 - 6 am - 10 pm December 31 - 6 am - 4 pm January 1 - CLOSED January 2 - 6 am - 10 pm December 24 - 8:30 am - 2 pm December 25 - 26: CLOSED December 27 - 28 - 8:30 am - 10:15 pm December 29 - 30 - 8:30 am - 9:30 pm December 31 - 8:30 am - 4 pm January 1 - CLOSED January 2 - 8:30 am - 9:30 pm December 24 - 8:30 am - 12 pm December 25 - 26: CLOSED December 27 - 9 am - 1 pm December 28 - CLOSED December 29 - 30 - 8:30 am - 2 pm December 31 - 8:30 am - 12 pm January 1 - CLOSED January 2 - 8:30 am - 2 pm
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Keeping the magic of Santa alive He had a broad face and a little round belly that shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf. And I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself. - “A Visit From St. Nicholas” Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without Santa Claus. Santa will forever be ingrained in the holiday season, serving as an endearing symbol of the season regardless of your religious affiliation. Parents typically go to great lengths to ensure their children enjoy the holiday season. By keeping the magic of Santa alive, parents can add a special touch to the holiday season for their youngsters. Children may become more skeptical of Santa around the time they turn 10, but there are plenty of ways to encourage this spirit to live on year after year. • Read an uplifting story. The holidays are ripe with stories that tug at the heartstrings. Parents can take their children to the library and rent a Christmas tale or take home a book of holiday stories, reading a different one before bed each night. Encourage children to write their own positive stories of what the holidays mean to them and read them aloud to family and friends. The book “101 Ways to Keep the Spirit of Santa Alive: For “Kids” From 1 to 92” by John Hagerman is a great way to get everyone in the house enthusiastic about Santa. • Keep the magic flowing. Children who believe in Santa for an extra year or two often come from families that keep the magic of Santa alive. In addition to the standard
traditions of leaving cookies and milk out for the jolly old man, come up with new ways to evoke the essence of Santa. Spray peppermint air freshener around the tree and other places Santa is sure to visit. Use a large boot to make a footprint in a plush rug. Find a way to trigger noise on the roof to give kids the impression that Mr. Claus himself has arrived. Extra measures to keep Santa alive can help everyone enjoy the holiday that much more. • Take advantage of opportunities to spend time with Santa. Parents and children alike have many opportunities to spend time with Santa during the holiday season, including photo opportunities at the mall and personalized videos sent directly to youngsters’ email accounts. Elf dolls and breakfast with Santa at a nearby restaurant are other opportunities to spread the magic. Make the most of these opportunities over the course of the holiday season. • Spread some Christmas cheer. Santa’s job is to bring presents to the world’s children. Channel the notion that giving is better than receiving and spend time giving back to others as a family. Schedule a day when you can distribute gifts at a senior center or arrange to bring gifts to a foster child. Bake cookies and deliver cellophane-wrapped dishes to all of your neighbors. These activities put the emphasis on giving. Keeping the tradition of Santa Claus alive can help adults and children alike enjoy a more festive holiday season.
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Protect your home when traveling this holiday season Many families travel during the holiday season, when gatherings with family and friends require individuals to pack up their vehicles and hit the open road to reconnect with loved ones. Such get-togethers are great ways to make an already festive season even more joyous, but being away for extended periods of time may leave your home vulnerable to criminals.
each day, make sure letters are not allowed to accumulate in your mailbox while you are out of town.
burglarizing homes that are well-lit, and noise inside the home can give burglars the impression that someone is inside. Use the timing device on your entertainment or sound system to play music at night, and make sure lights come on at the same time and stay on until the time you would ordinarily go to bed.
photos of you and your family hitting the ski slopes or sitting poolside with grandma and grandpa, wait until you return from your trip to share such photos.
• Install motion detecting lights around your property. Families who routinely leave home for extended periods of time should install motion-detection devices around their properties. Such devices will immediately illuminate yards or areas around the home when movement is detected within Alarm systems and neighborhood watch programs can protheir range. Lights flashing in the dark of night can deter burvide some peace of mind to homeowners, glars and may even earn homeowners but there are additional ways to protect discounts on their insurance policies. your home when traveling this holiday When traveling for the • Be cautious with social media. season. holidays, do not allow mail to Today’s criminals are tech-savvy, and stockpile in your mailbox, as • Use timers to make it appear as though some may turn to social media to look a full mailbox may encourage you are home. Entertainment systems and for potential victims. When leaving home criminals to burglarize your even certain home lighting products allow for an extended holiday vacation, do not home or steal your mail in homeowners to make it seem as though broadcast your plans on social media an effort to assume your they are home even when they aren’t. platforms like Facebook and Twitter. identity. Criminals are likely to be deterred from Though you might be tempted to post
• Don’t allow mail to stockpile in your mailbox. A telltale sign that no one is home is mail that begins to stockpile in a mailbox. A mailbox overflowing with mail indicates to burglars that you’re not home and also makes you vulnerable to potential identity thieves looking to peruse your mailbox for sensitive information. Whether you suspend mail delivery while you’re away or ask a neighbor to pick up your mail
• Hire a plowing service before leaving your home. Families who live in areas that are prone to heavy snowfall should hire a snow plow service before leaving. A driveway buried in snow for several days is another telltale sign that no one is home, so make sure you hire a plow service to remove snow from your driveway even when you are not home. Travel is commonplace during the holiday season. Homeowners must take steps to protect their homes while they are away on vacation or visiting family and friends.
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Create memories, not garbage Instead of just buying gifts this holiday season, invest in creating memories too! Gifts like child minding or dog walking, experiences like family baking or bungee jumping or lessons for singing or making pottery, are great ways to show how much you care. “The gift of time can be the greatest gift of all, and spending time and sharing experiences with the people we love creates wonderful memories,” said Malcolm Brodie, Chair of Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Committee. “Giving high-quality gifts that will last for years is another way for us to reduce the amount of garbage we create in our region at
this giving time of year,” he added. “Gifts like tickets to a concert, lessons at a community centre, or a day on snowshoes with family or friends are a wonderful way to be a green angel and create memories, not garbage.” Many Green Gift Ideas are posted on Metro Vancouver’s Create Memories, not Garbage webpages. There are also electronic greeting cards, and videos like Create Memories, not Garbage and Christmas at the Landfill. Residents can share their green gift ideas and tips for creating memories using “#GreenAngel” on social media. Source: MetroVancouver
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How to maintain workout routines during the holidays Between decking the halls, visiting family and attending time to meet the demands of the holiday season. holiday parties, it may seem like there is little time to maintain • Get a trainer or a workout buddy. It’s far easier to blow off a a workout routine during the holiday season. While the holiday workout when you go it alone. However, if you have a workout season is an especially busy time of year, men and women who partner who is counting on you and vice versa, you may be less plan and stay dedicated to their routines do not need to let inclined to miss a workout — even when you’re not especially their health fall by the wayside until January. motivated to hit the gym. Several studies show that people can gain anywhere from one pound to a few pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Although that might not seem like a lot of weight, a report in The New England Journal of Medicine noted that many people never lose the weight they put on during the holidays. Those who struggle to keep the weight off understand the importance of maintaining both a consistent fitness schedule and healthy eating habits. This may be challenging when the rich foods and parties synonymous with the holiday season are around to threaten healthy habits. Here’s how to stay on course. • Establish a regular exercise date. Treat exercise as any other obligation on the calendar. Make it a necessity and not a luxury. Schedule time for workouts, even if it means removing something else from your agenda. • Don’t worry about the length of your workouts. If Daily exercise need not fall by the wayside during the hectic holiday you’re accustomed to an hourlong workout but canseason. not fit in more than 20 minutes on some days, don’t skip the workout simply because it’s shorter. Make the most of that time by targeting larger, core muscles. • Try new activities. Workouts need not be limited to exercises • Change your schedule. You may need to alter your daily in the gym. Plenty of activities work the body and burn calories. schedule to fit in gym workouts or other exercise. Try getting up Sledding, ice skating, skiing, and snowboarding are just a few earlier and heading out prior to work or school. This will open winter sports that can help you stay in shape. up time throughout the rest of your day, and you can use that
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Protect your pets from potential hazards this Christmas The holiday season is full of joy. But in the midst of decorating and socializing, pet owners may overlook the needs of their pets. Hectic schedules and homes full of unusual décor can throw pets off-kilter. No pet owner wants their pet to feel uncomfortable or suffer any injuries, so it’s important that owners exercise caution with the following items come the holiday season. • Bones: Is turkey on the menu for the family feast? If so, resist the urge to toss some bones and scraps to dogs or cats. Small bones or bone chips can become lodged in the digestive tracts of pets and cause serious injury. If you want to provide your pet with a holiday treat, choose a safer, store-bought bone. • Aromatic oils: The holidays are not the same without the familiar scent of mint, cinnamon or pine. Some people resort to scented candles or aromatherapy oils to create the perfect holiday ambiance. But some synthetic aromas or even natural extracts can be toxic to cats and dogs. Stick to nontoxic items and keep them well out of the pet’s reach. • Chocolate and other sweets: An abundance of treats seems to be par for the course during the holiday season. Dogs should avoid all chocolate, but dark chocolate poses a particularly serious threat. Chocolate can cause agitation, elevated heart rate, diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, and even death. In addition, candy or cookies sweetened with the artificial sweetener xylitol can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure for dogs. • Pine needles and trees: When ingested, pine needles can puncture the intestines of pets. In search of an easy drink, dogs and cats may be drawn to the fresh water reservoir of live trees, increasing the likelihood that they knock over a Christ-
mas tree, injuring themselves and causing damage around the house. Trees should be properly secured, and fallen needles should be promptly discarded. • Tinsel and decorations: Skip the tinsel if you have a cat. Felines are likely to mistake tinsel for a toy. Eating tinsel can cause severe damage to a cat’s intestinal tract, as it may get caught in the stomach while the rest of it continues to pass through the intestines. Tinsel also may wrap around the tongue, increasing the cat’s risk of choking. Ornaments also are tempting playthings. Cats may pounce on glass ornaments, breaking them and suffering injury. Keep pets in mind when selecting tree ornaments, and opt for unbreakable ornaments when possible. • Electrical cords: The American Animal Hospital Association says holiday lights mean more electrical cords for kittens and puppies to chew. Secure all cords and keep them out of reach of pets. • Candles: The subtle flicker of a lit candle can add ambiance to a space. But all it takes is
the swish of a tail or the pat of a paw to knock over a candle and spark a fire. Never leave lit candles unattended. If you have boisterous pets, opt for LED simulated candles instead. • Alcohol: Spirits are sometimes a part of celebrations, but alcoholic beverages should be kept out of reach of pets. Alcohol suppresses the immune system, and it can result in significant health issues for pets who consume it. The holiday season is a time for celebration. Ensure that these festivities are as safe for pets as they are enjoyable.
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Operation Red Nose gets you home, and in your own car! Operation Red Nose is a volunteer driving service provided during the Christmas Holiday Season to all drivers who have been drinking or who do not feel fit to drive their own vehicle back home. It’s a unique way of getting you and and your vehicle, home safely.
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And children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow I’m dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases May all your Christmases May all your Christmases May all your Christmases be white I’m dreaming of a white Christmas with you Jingle Bells All the way, all the way
St. Joseph’s Parish in Port Moody would like to thank you for your generous support with our November fundraising campaign for our future parish facility. In particular, thank you to these sponsors: Allegria Hair Salon Angelo’s Salon & Spa Aramark Corporation Burquitlam Funeral Home Capilano Suspension Bridge Dents Unlimited Elegancy Nail Studio
Harbour Air Seaplanes II Destino Salon & Spa Innovative Fitness Joe Kogler, Royal Pacific Realty Johnson St. & Newport Liquor Stores Mobil 1 Lube Express Presto Catering
Sergio’s Pizza St. Andrew’s Church Supply Thrifty Foods, Port Moody Van Houtte Coffee WT Reno’s
Big thank you to the parishioners & friends of the parish who have generously donated their time, talents and treasures for our fundraising campaign. May the Most Holy Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ bless you and all your loved ones. St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 140 Moody Street, Port Moody 604 461-1369 www.stjpm.com (Information for Christmas Masses)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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This Christmas, Discover What Shopping in Your Neighbourhood is All About... These Merchants offer
Gift Certificates which make Great Christmas Gifts! A + Pet Foods & Accessories ....................... 604-939-0636 Amazing Florals.................. 604-917-0138 BC Liquor Store.................. 604-931-6612 Como Lake Optical ............ 604-931-7133 Como Village Barbers ........ 604-931-8111 Dog Station Grooming, Training & More ................. 604-936-7297 Gem Sushi.......................... 604-931-3363 M&M Meat Shops .............. 604-931-1528 Mina Hair Design ............... 604-936-4848 No Frills .............................. 604-936-0354 Shoppers Drug Mart .......... 604-936-1433 Starbucks Coffee ............... 604-937-7781 Subway ............................... 604-939-7827 Tropical Oasis Tan & Spa.... 604-937-8826
Guess who’s coming to town?
Como Lake Veterinary Hospital ...........................604-931-7760 Como Lake Village Dental Centre - Dr. S. Kelly - Dr. N. Tam .....................604-936-8022 Express News & Dry Cleaners ..........................604-474-1898 Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies ........604-937-3601 Mundy Park Bakery ........604-936-1535 Pizza One........................604-936-1001 Royal Bank of Canada .....604-927-5633 TD Canada Trust .............604-933-4930 Your Dollar Store with More........................778-355-9465 Zhou’s Chinese Restaurant . 604-936-9958
Kin’s Farm Market
They will soon be bringing freshness to Como Lake Village
Convenience and Quality Close to Home!
1900 Como Lake Avenue, Coquitlam Located West of Mundy Park
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Moving Forward Together
COQUITLAM | PORT COQUITLAM | PORT MOODY
Tri-Cities
his past year, the Tri-Cities Chamber has spent its resources educating, advocating and connecting our members. We plan to continue and build on this trend in 2015. While we have had many great successes in 2014, we will continue to progress our brand as the largest and most comprehensive organization representing business interests’ in the region in 2015. There is still room to build on our strengths, advancing and developing our services to serve our members’ needs in the community. One area where there is significant opportunity for the Chamber is connecting with ethnically diverse business communities. The Korean, Chinese, Iranian and Filipino business communities (just to name a few) actively organize and support each other. We have service and value to offer these groups and they, in turn, can offer value to our membership. In the coming year, we will be intentional in our efforts to create environments for cross-cultural business opportunities and to engage with these diverse communities. Janine Davies 2014 Chair, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
Since spring, Michael Hind, Executive Director of the Tri-Cities Chamber and I have been working with Federal Senators and Members of Parliament to discuss the mode of communication for translating federal trade policy into real opportunities for our local businesses – small and large. We have participated in outreach and shared in work groups to create a platform for open discussion across a diverse selection of business communities. We know that without bridging the gap and creating relationships into those communities, we will not be able to do business in the future.
It has been a pleasure to be the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Chair for 2014 and I look forward to working alongside the incoming 2015 Chair, Rick Pasin.
GALA January 31st, 2015 Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Theatre
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For example, we believe that our actions will help the TriCities take advantage of the opportunities made available by the new Korean Free Trade Agreement (KFTA). Under the guidance of the Honourable Senator Yonah Martin, the Tri-Cities Chamber has been working on creating the structure of a Korean Task Force on Business. Senator Martin’s passion and commitment to inclusivity and desire to create space for open and respectful dialogue has now opened the door for our Chamber to reach out, offer services, connections and opportunities for our members that will extend to Korea. The Task Forces goal will be to reach out and solicit participation from diverse groups across our region, and to work with representatives within federal, provincial and municipal governments to create a comprehensive view of the opportunities presented by this new agreement. In 2015, you will see the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce focus on advocating to all levels of government, reaching beyond our geographic boundaries, expanding our services and growing our membership. Our energies will be spent working closely with members on what matters to them - growing and developing their businesses and our community.
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TERESA E. KUPPAN, CPA, CGA, BBA With over 20 years of experience working in public practice, a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Accounting & Information Technology and a CGA designation, Teresa has the perfect combination of skill and education to serve Tri-Cities clients. Teresa joined the J. Fitzpatrick & Associates team in 2011 and looks forward to serving new and former clients. Reach Teresa at Teresa@jfitzpatrick.com.
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Upcoming Events
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS Artistikum Original Art 778.714.5855 Coquitlam Dennis-Marsden Dennismarsden.com 778.837.1820 Coquitlam DLC Canadian Mortgage Experts-Maria Peebles www.mariapeebles.com 778.883.6250 Coquitlam Dominion Lending Centres CME- Nicole Hayes www.bcmortgageexpert.com 604.562.5055 Port Moody Don Wotherspoon & Associates Ltd www.wotherspoonins.com 604.603.4490 Port Coquitlam
Eden West Fine Foods & Gifts Ltd www.edenwest.ca 604.939.6200 Port Moody
Jeanette Jackson Management www.jeanettejackson.biz 604.216.1194 Port Moody
EGAMI Creative Services www.egamicreative.com 604.619.9336 Port Moody
Ken Kaiser & Associates 778.233.6404 West Vancouver
Ethical Waste Services www.ethicalwasteservices.com 604.329.5760 Coquitlam Genumark Strategic Marketing www.genumark.com 604.380.4748 Burnaby Growth Media Inc. www.growthmediainc.com 604.455.5250 Coquitlam
Dr. Serena Markham, ND www.strawberriesandsunshine.ca 604.944.6002 Port Coquitlam Drewitt & Company www.drewittandco.com 604.916.0278 Port Coquitlam
I AM SOMEONE Ending Bullying Society Iamsomeone.ca 604.939.8777 Port Coquitlam
PEM Net Industry Solutions Inc. www.e-industry.ca 604.816.0978 Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation www.pocofoundation.com 604.927.5305 KORNA Natural Pet Supplies Port Coquitlam TriCities Ltd www.kornapet.com RE/MAX Crest Realty 604.904.2008 Westside - Mike Bowie Coquitlam 778.989.6351 Vancouver Lucky Jack Investment Services Ltd. RoseKapp.com www.luckyjack.com 604.941.3023 778.882.8798 Coquitlam Coquitlam Save-on-foods Mill & Timber Products Ltd. (Port Coquitlam) Millandtimber.com www.saveonfoods.com 604.580.2781 604.464.5046 Surrey Port Coquitlam MTM Wealth Planning Ltd. www.mtmwealth.ca 604.657.8176 Port Moody
Shapour’s Tailoring and Alterations 604.492.0733 Port Moody
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Ideal Body Weightloss Clinic www.idealbodyweightloss.com 604.518.2390 Port Moody
Must B Wine www.mustbwine.ca 604.552.1211 Port Coquitlam
One Whey Nutrition Centre www.onewhey.ca 778.285.9439 Port Coquitlam
Sticky’s Candy - Eagle Ridge www.stickyscandy.ca 604.474.3210 Coquitlam
Volunteer the Volunteer ininthe fight for life. fight for life. Tri-Cities Volunteer in the Volunteer Drivers fight for life. Volunteer drivers needed by the Canadian Cancer Society. Make a difference by driving those in your community to their cancer-related treatments. Contact us at 604-675-7305 or volunteers@bc.cancer.ca.
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Find out more about upcoming events and register online at www. tricitieschamber.com. Please register at least two days prior to all events.
Telus Vancouver www.telus.com Coquitlam
January 15 12@12 luncheon, invitation only. Are you a business working in the ‘virtual’ world? Contact dana@tricitieschamber. com to see if this 12@12 discussion is right for your business.
The Joy Bagga Team www.homesbyjoy.ca 778.882.4258 Coquitlam
January 31 Join us for our premiere event of the year! Our annual Chamber Gala awards the winners of our Business Excellence Awards and celebrates local business with an evening of dining, 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.
The Travel Agent Next Door www.patriciapollard. thetravelagentnextdoor.com 778.801.9879 Coquitlam ThinkTerry Consulting Inc www.thinkterry.com 778.868.8702 Port Moody Transportation Investment Corporation www.pmh1project.com 778.783.1220 Coquitlam Tri-Cities Cleaning Services www.tricitiescleaningservices.com 604.464.8904 Coquitlam TSI Print Management Group 604.562.2827 Coquitlam
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Strata Industrial, Retail, Residential April is Daffodil Month in the Tri-Cities cancervolunteer.ca Volunteer help Daffodil raise funds for cancer research, in the Tri-Cities Aprilto is Month Coquitlam, BC prevention and support programs. Become a Leadership or Street Team volunteer. Contact us at Your Property Management April is Daffodil Month in the Tri-Cities Volunteer to help raise funds for cancer research, 604-215-5207 or volunteers@bc.cancer.ca Specialist Volunteer to help raise for cancer research, Become a prevention andfunds support programs. prevention and support programs. Become a Leadership or Street Team volunteer. Contact us at Leadership or Street Team volunteer. Contact us at 604-215-5207 or volunteers@bc.cancer.caProperty Management 604-215-5207 or volunteers@bc.cancer.ca
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Volunteer to help raise funds for cancer research, prevention and support programs. Become a Leadership or Street Team volunteer. Contact us at 604-215-5207 or volunteers@bc.cancer.ca
Helping Our Businesses Thrive Coquitlam Business Connects provides businesses of all sizes and types with support, resources and advice to help you succeed. Contact us to find out how we can help your business. T: 604-927-3442 | E: economicdevelopment@coquitlam.ca
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Who: MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic What: Clinic offering a wide array of advanced and effective skin treatments Where: Port Moody & Abbotsford; www.mdcosmetic.ca MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic offers a wide array of the most advanced and effective skin treatments available today, including Botox Cosmetic and Therapeutic, injectable fillers such as Juvederm, laser hair removal, laser skin treatments, photodynamic therapy, HydraFacial MD, fractional skin resurfacing, fractional skin tightening and cosmeceutical skin care. As a leader and pioneer in the cosmetic industry, MD Cosmetic provides safe and effective cosmetic rejuvenation treatments addressing various cosmetic concerns. Dr. Alibhai is an internationally recognized speaker and author in the field of aesthetic medicine and frequently appears in the media as an expert in aesthetic medicine. The clinic is a national physician training centre and over 1,500 doctors have been trained by Dr. Alibhai at MD Cosmetic. Being the first of a new generation of cosmetic rejuvenation centres, we have always ensured that our staff are well-trained and equipped with advanced techniques and technologies. In turn, we inspire trust and confidence in our patients. We offer safe and effective cosmetic rejuvenation treatments, administered by caring medical clinicians supervised by an experienced physician. We provide outstanding customer service and strive to offer our patients a valued experience that exceeds their expectations. MD Cosmetic will continually strive to be a globally recognized leader in the field of cosmetic medicine and will continue to provide the most advanced and effective cosmetic rejuvenation treatments. Dr. Haneef Alibhai MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic www.mdcosmetic.ca Port Moody & Abbotsford
Who: Busy Crocodile Children’s Centre What: Early childhood education centre Where: 2511 St. John’s Street, Port Moody; www. busycrocodile.com Busy Crocodile Children’s centre helps children 30 months to 5 years old get ready for school. I, along with another early childhood educator, work with children to develop and improve their initiative, social relations, creative presentation, language and literacy. We are not a family daycare but a group children’s centre with an academic curriculum. We make use of a HighScope curriculum, which emphasizes active participatory learning. Students have direct, handson experiences with people, objects, events and ideas. Our French Immersion program gives children at our centre the opportunity to learn a second language at an early age in a fun, relaxed setting. Children are exposed to French through storytelling and songs. Our top priority is to make sure children at our centre are engaged, safe, healthy, independent and happy. My family not only owns Busy Crocodile – we are extremely involved. We have a hand in every aspect of the business from the healthy snacks we prepare, to the cleanliness of our facilities, to the books we bring in from the Port Moody library. At Busy Crocodile, we are committed to providing your children with a foundation for life, one that is built on active participatory learning, where children develop their confidence, initiative, autonomy and cooperation. Please contact us today if you are interested in enrolling your child at Busy Crocodile Children’s Centre. Raymond Cardin Busy Crocodile Children’s Centre 604.349.9041 www.busycrocodile.com
Who: ATA Plumbing & Drain Cleaning What: Commercial and residential service and construction plumbing Where: www.ataplumbing.ca We are ATA Plumbing - a local, small family business specializing in commercial and residential service and construction plumbing. Owner Tomas Teglasi began plumbing in 1994 and, in 2007, established ATA with his wife, Anna, who takes care of the behind-the-scenes aspects of ATA – although she has snaked and installed a toilet! When our first son was born, we realized they wanted to build a legacy for their children with a family business. The initials ‘ATA’ stand for Tomas and our two sons with the hope that they will be plumbing your homes one day. Chamber membership has given us an opportunity to raise our company profile. The Chamber provides a platform to network and connect with other local business and community leaders. In the next five years, we plan on using our membership to help our goal of getting more ATA Plumbing trucks on the road! Our mission statement is to be your neighbourhood family plumber, providing honest and professional workmanship in accordance with the most up-to-date British Columbia plumbing codes. With our neighbourhood in mind, ATA Plumbing likes to give back to the community, supporting local charities like Share Society, ACCESS Youth Outreach, Soroptimist of the Tri-Cities and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. If you need commercial or residential plumbing, reach out to us at ATA Plumbing! Tomas & Anna Teglasi ATA Plumbing 604.992.2662 www.ataplumbing.ca
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I’ll be local for Christmas ‘Tis the season of the hunt for the perfect gift. Working at the Chamber, I’ve come to realize that the most unique and thoughtful gifts don’t come from big department stores or online retailers. They come from our local businesses where the owners and staff genuinely want to help you find the best present possible. This year, the motto ‘shop local’ will be guiding my Christmas shopping. As I write this, I’ve still got two weeks left and I’ve already created my shopping game-plan for businesses located in the Tri-Cities. As you read this, however, there’s a large chance I will be scrambling to pick up those last-minute gifts. A portion of my plan is listed below. On the chance that some of the gift-getters on my list are reading this, I can neither confirm nor deny that you will be receiving an item from one of these local businesses. Deck the halls Everyone loves decorating for Christmas. Some of my gift-getters also recently moved into new homes, so I’ll be ordering specially selected housewarming/ holiday flower arrangements from Coquitlam Florist in downtown Port Coquitlam to help their new places feel like home. Coquitlam Florist, 2641 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, www.coquitlamflorist.ca Get the Giggles Also in downtown Port Coquitlam, The Giggle Dam is probably the best kept entertainment secret in the Lower Mainland. Performing some of the funniest musical comedy dinner theatre out there, The Dam has created pre-made stocking stuffers with two show tickets and two shot glasses.
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The Giggle Dam, 2616 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, www.giggledam.com Best baskets Baskets are a holiday go-to for gift giving but why not customize it to fit the recipient? The Tri-Cities’ Original Basket Boutique rep, Joan Seaton, can custom-make baskets for you depending on the likes of your giftgetter. Joan Seaton, The Original Basket Boutique, 604.942.1442, www.obbgifts.com When in doubt, give a night out There’s no shortage of great restaurants in the Tri-Cities. If your list, like mine, includes parents with young kids, know that they appreciate a romantic, kid-free night out more than things that will end up crammed into closets. Check out a list of local restaurants in the Business Directory at www.tricitieschamber.com Giving back There are several local charities that benefit year-round from donations, but especially during the holiday season. Make a donation on behalf of someone on your gift-getter list. Check out a list of local non-profits in the Business Directory at www.tricitieschamber.com Everything you need for gift-giving can be found in your very own neighbourhood. Need help getting started? Find a list of local business in our Business Directory at www.tricitieschamber.com. Laura Melvin Communications Manager Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
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As a Chamber member, your business can enjoy full group extended medical benefits, no matter the size of your organization. Through the Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, even single employee companies can offer medical benefits.
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Place des Arts we inspire the artist in everyone! January 2015 Events Salon Speaker Series: Christopher Gaze (OBC)
Book tickets online via brownpapertickets.com or at 604.664.1636
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 7:00PM For 25 years, Christopher Gaze has been the Artistic Director of Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival. It is an amazing success story in the Canadian performing arts world. Christopher will share memories of his life in the theatre —the high times and the hard times. Brush up on your Shakespeare with the founder of Bard on the Beach and Order of BC recipient!
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A Celebration of Robbie Burns Concert & Supper
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 17: 6PM SUPPER | 7:30PM CONCERT Join fiddler Rosie Carver and Celtic band Blackthorn with a special guest piper for this special celebration of Scotland’s national bard. From lively jigs and reels to heart-wrenching airs and ballads, Blackthorn’s renditions of Scottish melodies, with a focus on Burns’ songs, bring this music to life in a new way, amply flavoured with humour and above all else, fun! Come for the concert at 7:30pm or come early at 6pm and enjoy a Scottish-inspired supper and stay on for the concert.
Tickets: Supper & Concert: $35 | Concert Only: $13/15 (+ GST) 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam | 604.664.1636 | www.placedesarts.ca