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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 as they have in previous years. If you would like your photo to be considered for publication, please email it no later than Dec. 17 to newsroom@tricitynews.com with “holiday photos” in the subject line.

TRICITYNEWS.COM EXTRAS >> 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.

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Booze a probable factor in fatal MVA GARY MCKENNA THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Police believe alcohol may have been a factor in a serious crash late Monday night that killed a pedestrian in Coquitlam.

Investigators are looking for anyone who may have witnessed the accident, which occurred just before 10 p.m. at Como Lake Avenue and Robinson Street.

Investigators believe a Nissan Altima was heading west along Como Lake when the driver lost control and the vehicle went up on to the curb, knocking down a lamp pole. The car finally came to a stop at an empty

lot on the north side of the road.

A 53-year-old man was hit in the collision and succumbed to his injuries. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.

The driver of the Altima stayed at the scene and Mounties are putting together an evidence package to send to Crown, which will consider charges.

“We were able to talk to the driver,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung.

“As a result of that, we expect that alcohol may have been a contributing factor. see BAD WEATHER, page A4

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$10k fines pondered GARY MCKENNA

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The Share Bear hugged a Mountie on Saturday as Coquitlam RCMP officers collected food donations in their annual Cram the Cruiser event at Real Canadian Superstore at Westwood Mall. For more on Christmas giving in the Tri-Cities, see articles on page A3.

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Developers and construction contractors could soon face stiff city penalties for shutting down Coquitlam streets without permission.

Mayor Richard Stewart has asked city staff to

look into implementing a $10,000 fine for road closures that occur around developments without the proper civic permits.

“In the event of an emergency, the fire department needs to be aware a road is closed,” he said. see CONTRACTOR, page A5

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CHRISTMAS GIVING IN THE TRI-CITIES

They’re wrestling hunger to the ground Annual event in PoCo collects for food bank

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Gary McKenna

The Tri-CiTy News

A handful of local wrestlers will don their costumes for a fierce fight in Port Coquitlam this weekend — but the real battle won’t be against one another.

Tony Baroni, Sid Sylum and Nicole Matthews will be grappling in Wrestling with Hunger, an event that has become an annual PoCo tradition, with proceeds going to Share Family and Community Services’ food bank.

Mary Ness, owner of ECCW Entertainment and an organizer of the Dec. 13 event, said she is hoping for a good turnout and a lot of donations.

“It’s a full wrestling show,” said Ness, who also wrestles under the stage name Mary Diaz. “The company makes a donation and fans can bring in food and cash.”

This year’s lineup will feature The House of Hell against Scotty Mac, Andy ‘The Dreadful’ Bird and

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Jamie Diaz, Raj Mutti from Share Family and Community Services, Scotty Mac and Chris and Patrick Voros from ECCW and Jake Moir are promoting Wrestling with Hunger, which will be held Saturday in Port Coquitlam.

Jack Cunningham. The Bearded Dragons, which consists of Tony Baronie, Artemis Spencer and Nick Pesky, will also take on The Entourage, which is made up of Pete Powers, MR2 and ‘Handsome’ Tommy Lane.

In the championships match, fans will watch Bishop take on Mantasia while Syd Sylum will be challenged by Ray Brooks in the Canadian championship match.

Fans can bring food, money and blankets to

the event, which will be collected and distributed

by Share Family and Community Services.

This year’s event will take place on Saturday at the Elks Hall (2272 Leigh Sq.) in Port Coquitlam and general admission costs $16. A dol-

lar from every ticket will also be donated to Share.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the first match gets underway at 8 p.m. For more information go to www. eccw.com.

With the holiday season here, Share Family and Community Services is scrambling to make sure there is enough food on its shelves to cover Christmas and the early January period when food donations typically slump Donations are slower to come in than usual and Share CEO Martin Wyant hopes the next two weeks bring in a substantial quantity of food, with as many as 40,000 items still needing to be collected.

“We believe that feeding children, families, seniors, people with disabilities and others who need help in our community is fundamental. Too many people are going hungry,” Wyant said in a press release.

Share doesn’t receive government funding to support its operations and needs the help of charitable donors in the Tri-Cities.

To help, drop off a non-perishable food item, such as canned fruit and vegetables, pasta, rice, canned fish and meat and peanut butter, to Share’s Port Moody food bank at 2615 Clarke St. between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays. The Share food bank phone number is 604-931-2451.

Financial donations are also welcome and can be made online at www.sharesociety.ca or in person at any Share office location, or by phoning 604-5409161.

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They want to raise $100,000.

That’s how much 10 wishes cost, enough to make dreams come true for 10 children with lifethreatening illnesses.

The Now That’s Ugly Society started fundraising 13 years ago in a Coquitlam basement and, last year, collected enough cash to see two wishes granted by the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada.

Co-founder Jordan Birch, an Anmore resident, said December will be a busy month for his group, which has tripled in volunteer support over the past year — many of the new

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Participants in a previous Ugly Christmas Sweater Run, one of the events put on by Anmore resident Jordan Birch’s That’s Ugly Society, founded in Coquitlam 13 years ago. helpers hailing from the Tri-Cities.

Last Friday, their fundraising activities kicked off

when the society brought its signature photo booth,

called Grandma’s Living Room, to the Vancouver Craft Beer Week holiday festival at Studio East (1480 Frances St., Vancouver).

This week, Birch appeared before Port Coquitlam and Port Moody city councils to receive proclamations for Ugly Sweater Day on Dec. 19 while, on Saturday, Dec. 13, the 5 km family dash happens at the Olympic Village Square in Vancouver. That night, the Vancouver Giants

hockey team will host the Victoria Royals on Ugly Christmas Sweater Night in support of the cause — the Giants will also don special Ugly Christmas Sweater jerseys and attendees are also encouraged to sport an ugly sweater.

And their campaign wraps up with the 13th annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at the Commodore Ballroom on Dec. 19, with Dr. Strangelove headlining.

Also premiering the Ugly Sweater Day anthem will be Port Moody songwriter/ musician Greg Drummond.

“I just feel blessed to be involved in this charity event every year and to be working beside such a passionate team,” Drummond said.

Still, Birch said there’s plenty in the works for 2015. The non-profit organization is planning Ugly Christmas Sweater dashes in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Halifax.

“It’s all about the kids,” Birch said. “That’s my favourite part about this whole campaign is being around them and seeing them happy.” jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

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Bad weather & booze dangerous mix: Chung continued from front page

“Combining that with the bad weather, it is not a good combination. It was raining very hard,” he said.

Chung said drivers need to be aware of the road con-

ditions as the season gets darker and rainier. It is also important to call a cab or take advantage of a safe ride service anytime someone has been drinking, he added.

“There have been quite a few of these incidents,”

Chung said. “It’s a combination of weather and distracted driving, and if you add alcohol on top of all that, it is a really bad mix.”

Anyone who saw the collision is asked to call the Coquitlam RCMP Traffic

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Services team at 604-9451550 and quote file number 2014-35136. The driver is still in custody.

The collision in Coquitlam was not the only one to occur in Metro Vancouver Monday night.

In Richmond, a 75-yearold woman was fatally struck while trying to cross Westminster Highway at around 10 p.m., the same time of the collision in the Tri-Cities.

The crashes come one

week after the BC Coroners Service issued a public warning about road safety to all motorists and pedestrians, especially seniors. Between mid-November and earlyDecember, 11 seniors ranging in age from 73 to 87 were

struck and killed by vehicles.

Two died in Vancouver and the others were killed in New Westminster, Kelowna and Oliver. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC – with files from CTV News

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Coquitlam Mounties are looking for anyone who witnessed a collision at Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive last Wednesday.

The incident took place at around 9:30 p.m. when a 23-year-old pedestrian was struck by a newer white Dodge Ram pickup truck that was making a left turn.

Although the pedestrian was hit at low speed, he suffered serious head injuries and paramedics rushed him to hospital.

The driver of the pickup stayed at the scene and cooperated with Traffic Services investigators.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604945-1550 and quote file number 2013-34652.

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Contractor conduct a Coquitlam concern “We see all too often, and mostly for convenience, they will park two dump trucks side by side on the road. They expect neighbours to go around.”

Most developers are considerate, he said, but two or three have a history of making things difficult for residents in the surrounding area.

And the issues don’t just centre around blocking roads. Stewart said he has heard complaints ranging from locating portable toilets on neighbouring boulevards to workers smoking marijuana on private property.

On Monday, he asked engineering staff to report back to council on the options available to the city to mitigate some of these issues.

Stewart’s insistence on stiffer penalties stems from several incidents that have occurred around developments in the Burquitlam neighbourhood.

Coun. Mae Reid said disagreements between residents and workers around several developments had reached a boiling point.

She noted that people have complained of being sworn at and intimidated by construction crews and tradespeople at one worksite.

Stewart told Monday’s council in committee meeting that he had also been sworn at by a construction worker in the area before he identified himself.

Coun. Brent Asmundson said the city needs to do more to manage parking so workers on construction sites do not clutter up the streets with their vehicles.

“How can we better manage the traffic of vehicles in and out of those area?” he asked. “It is an ongoing evolution of reducing the social impacts.”

Coun. Craig Hodge said he would like to see signs posted at all large developments with a phone number that residents can call if they have complaints. Both workers and neighbours would then know there is recourse for people who feel they have been disrupted by the construction, he said.

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Wireless internet could soon be more accessible in Coquitlam as the city looks at expanding its WiFi network to public parks and outdoor venues.

Currently, wireless internet is available at all indoor facilities and at Spirit Square, which is across the street from city hall. But on Monday, the city’s information and communication technology manager, Rick Adams, told council that staff will look at expanding the network in 2015, likely starting with Town Centre Park.

“We want to have WiFi there for our 125th [birthday] celebrations and the [BC] Seniors Games,” he told council.

In certain instances, the city’s wireless infrastructure will be able to piggyback onto the Shaw WiFi system that the company is already initiating.

Adams said that for an incremental cost, the city could get its wireless services deployed at the same time.

He also noted that the amount of money it takes to put wireless internet into parks is relatively small.

“It costs us several hundred dollars for the access point,” he said. “If there is cabling required, it would cost us some money.”

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A Port Coquitlam city councillor will run for one of two vacant seats with a national organization.

On Monday, council endorsed Coun. Glenn

Pollock’s bid to stand for election on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) board of directors.

As the position requires city taxpayers’ funding to attend meetings, a council resolution was required to allow Pollock to run.

The two FCM seats are open as a result of the B.C. incumbents losing their civic jobs in last month’s municipal elections.

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Craig Hodge will represent the city on the Metro Vancouver board of directors.

During Monday’s meeting, council voted unanimously to appoint the pair, who will combine for a total of seven votes, to the regional board. Coun. Mae Reid will be Stewart’s alter-

subcommittee appointments approved during Monday’s Coquitlam council meeting.

Coun. Terry O’Neill will sit on the regional culture subcommittee and Reid will join the electoral area subcommittee.

Council also approved the 2015 acting mayor schedule, which can be found at www.coquitlam. ca.

Metro appointments come with a pay increase but acting mayors do not receive more money for the month that they take on the position.

nate while Coun. Dennis Marsden will substitute for Hodge.

Several other councillors also received Metro posts.

Coun. Bonita Zarrillo will sit on the Aboriginal relations committee while Hodge will sit on parks and environment. Reid will join the finance committee and Coun. Chris Wilson will sit on housing.

Mayor Stewart will also take part in the utilities and regional planning committees while Coun. Brent Asmundson will join the transportation committee and Marsden will sit on the zero waste committee There were also several

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UTILITY RATES

2-tier water rates OK’d Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam is moving forward with a two-tier water utility rate that will see residents in single-family homes pay more than people who live in condos or townhouses.

On Monday, council voted unanimously in favour of its water, sewage and drainage rates for the 2015, which will begin a five-year rate shift between housing types.

This year, owners of single-and multi-family homes paid $436; in 2015, owners of houses will pay $452 while condo and townhome owners will pay $408. Once the phase-in is complete in 2019, a multi-family homeowner will pay 60% of the single-family rate.

The change was made to create more equitable water rates, according to Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart. “Servicing 100 [multi-family] units perhaps takes 50 m of pipe and fittings,” he said. “The same number of units for singlefamily homes would take 2 km. Clearly, it is much more expensive to run water service to single-family home than it is to an apartment building. That is recognized by many municipalities.”

While Monday’s vote was unanimous, several council members voiced concerns

NO pOCO rATe hiKes Janis Warren

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The cost for water and sewer services will stay the same next year for Port Coquitlam property owners.

On Monday, city council gave three readings to the utility bylaws, keeping water levies at: $427 for owners of single-family homes, double that for homes with a secondary suite; $400 for townhouse owners; and $380 for condo owners.

For sewage, the 2015 rates are also unchanged at: $306 for single-family (double for houses with secondary suites); $287 for townhouses; and $272 for apartments.

But city staff expect to draw from the rate stabilization reserve in 2016 in order to keep utility charges low for PoCo homeowners. Currently, the city has $630,000 in its stabilization reserve and has budgeted another $80,000 for next year.

Water levies are expected to rise 38.2% over the next five years to pay for the region’s capital program, which includes the Seymour/Capilano filtration plant and Fraser River Port Mann crossing and Annacis crossings.

Utility bills are to be mailed out in February, with payments due on March 31. The 50% discount will remain for eligible seniors in PoCo. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

about the rate change.

During the last council meeting, councillors Terry O’Neill and Craig Hodge voted against the shift, saying they had doubts people living in single-family homes use more water than their multi-family counterparts.

But despite their concerns, both cast their votes

in favour of the 2015 rates.

Coun. Brent Asmundson noted that costs should not be based on consumption but on the amount of money that is required to build and maintain the water infrastructure. He added that the city should have been more proactive in informing the public

about the changes and the reasons for them.

“We should have done a better job up front on the information on how people were to understand why the change is happening,” he said. “That is why we are causing some angst in the single-family areas.”

A report to Coquitlam council Monday stated that multi-family homeowners use approximately half the water of single-family residents. It also noted that infrastructure and pipes are cheaper when servicing higher-density areas because the cost is spread out over more residents.

Currently, all residents pay the same amount regardless of housing type, a system that has been in place since the 1970s, when the city was mostly singlefamily homes and had a few condos.

Since that time, new multi-family units have shrunk while single-family units have gotten bigger, creating an imbalance in the water rate structure, according to city staff.

Coquitlam is not the first city to adopt a multi-tiered utility rate. In Burnaby, condo owners pay 57% of what single-family homeowners pay while in Richmond, 52% of the singlefamily rate is charged to owners of multi-family units.

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Adrienne Pace had been on the organ donor list since 2011 and made several appeals to the public to help her find a match.

But the effort was unsuccessful and last week, the 43-year-old could no longer undergo dialysis. J.P. Vachon, Pace’s partner, told The Tri-City News Pace died last Friday.

In 1994, when she was 23 years old, Pace was diagnosed with renal failure and waited years for a transplant, which eventually took place in 2001. But after an abdominal bleed in 2011, she was put back on the transplant wait-list and had to undergo dialysis six times a week.

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At the time, Pace urged everyone to add their names to the BC Transplant donation list. Many people incorrectly believe that they are organ donors but only a person registered with a decal on their CareCard is actually in the system.

According to BC Transplant, 300 British Columbians are currently in need of an organ transplant and people can wait up to 43 months for a new kidney — and for other organs, the wait times are even longer.

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Rules governing question period after Port Coquitlam city council meetings may be more restrictive in the new year.

Mayor Greg Moore said council — at its first meeting in January — will consider a new policy that would tighten the rules around public conduct during the defined time slot.

Yesterday, Moore told The Tri-City News the move comes in response to a regular council watcher and former mayoral candidate whom Moore says has continuously made disrespectful comments in the council chambers.

At Monday’s regular council meeting, the last for 2014, Patrick Alambets made “inappropriate” and accusatory remarks, Moore said. When Alambets launched a personal attack against Moore, his wife and their teenage daughter, most council members gathered their belongings and left the room.

“That will be the last question you will ever ask,” a rattled Moore told Alambets, before exiting as well.

Moore said city staff are now working on a report to design a decorum policy for the public. He said it’s “unfortunate” council will look at implementing tougher steps, given its pledge to be more open and transparent, but because of Alambets’ behaviour, there’s currently “not a welcoming environment” for other PoCo residents to ask questions of council and staff.

“We want to encourage more residents to come forward to seek answers

MAYOR GREG MOORE from council,” Moore said, adding, “Mr. Alambets is taking advantage of a situation with no intent on actually doing anything. He just wants to be malicious and I’m glad council walked away.”

For his part, Alambets told The Tri-City News he has no respect for Moore.

“I am of the opinion they are all incompetent,” Alambets said of council.

“I know that the people of Port Coquitlam elect them because they attend all the social events and flatter the people of Port Coquitlam. I know they subsidize everything. I’ve called them ‘vote whores,’ to their face.”

Under PoCo’s council procedure bylaw, mayor and council must adhere to strict guidelines during council discussions, including: • using respectful language; • not using offensive gestures or signs; • and speaking only in connection with the matter being debated.

But there’s no specific language in the bylaw pertaining to how the public can interact with council members while in chambers.

In Coquitlam and many other B.C. cities, question period is limited to items on the agenda; however, Moore said he likes the idea that PoCo residents can ask questions about anything “but we have one person not respecting council and this community.”

According to the city’s website, it states that “during a public hearing or public input opportunity... everyone is welcome to make his or her own views known.”

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Let the ‘smart ones’ Still questions on figure out the details PoMo OCP suit The Editor, Re. “Q&A: Extransportation ministers criticize referendum, discuss TransLink” (www.tricitynews.com, Nov. 20).

What gall.

Former provincial transportation minister Kevin Falcon, a major cause of TransLink’s funding situation, is concerned about the referendum delay (Falcon backs transit growth, Nov. 11).

One of the daft promises from Premier Christy Clark’s election campaign, along with the mythical “prosperity fund,” was a transit referendum. But nobody can figure out the question, so I will give it a try.

The best method is to use the referendum to give the smart ones an acceptable direction and let them figure out the details.

So my proposed transit ballot would look like this: • Should TransLink have anything to do with public

KEVIN FALCON transit — yes or no?

• If you check “no,” close your ballot and deposit it in the ballot box.

• If you check “yes,” continue.

Preferred funding options, check as many as you wish, yes or no.

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Other funding possibilities, yes or no: a) Should we put “Falcon’s Folly” — the Golden Ears Bridge — back onto the provincial books, relieving TransLink of the $5 million per month in payments? b) Should we charge all costs of the Evergreen Line directly to the people responsible, the developers and property owners who caused all that urban sprawl up the mountains of Coquitlam? c) Should a future Broadway subway line be

put under the lane between Broadway and 10th Avenue instead of the huge cost of ripping up Broadway? d) Can you think of another set of undiscovered taxpayers who do not already have several government tax siphons stuck into their bodies? If so, write it here _______.

Some notes: “No” on item one precludes per-vehicle levies.

“Yes” on item four allows more tolls and increases in fuel taxes and/or per annual kilometre charges and congestion fees.

Robert McCroskey, Surrey

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The Editor, Re. “Port Moody council backs mayor for Metro Vancouver appointment” (tricitynews. com, Dec. 4).

Where did Port Moody Coun. Meghan Lahti get her information that a “fellow councillor” was spreading misinformation through an email to residents? I would like to know who it was.

Mayor Mike Clay, city council and staff must stop the denial and realize there is a segment of Port Moody residents who are very angry a Metro lawsuit was discussed, voted on and implemented during the

MAYOR MIKE CLAY election cycle.

Mayor Clay was in attendance at the Metro meeting. Simply excusing himself when he had no vote on the matter for conflict of interest reasons does not exon-

erate him to withhold information during the election.

Pure coincidence or perfect timing?

Where there is smoke, there is fire and I am willing to bet council, staff and some astute residents were fully aware a lawsuit was going to happen by voting for the OCP. Coun. Zoe Royer made the right call. The question was not if but when?

Unfortunately, the burden will now be on the shoulders of this new group of elected councillors and taxpayers will be left holding the tab.

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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.

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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 Christmas 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: 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.

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He updated new New West Mayor Jonathan Coté and Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart on the weekend.

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One thing not in Santa’s Christmas bag for Coquitlam commuters is a reopening of the Braid Street Bailey bridge to New Westminster.

It will be sometime in the new year before the bridge is opened to vehicular traffic again, according to New West engineering technologist Keith Whiteley.

Pile driving for the second lane of the connection was expected to start about a month ago but it won’t begin until sometime

this week, said Whiteley.

Negotiations over the price of the pile driving delayed the project because nearby BC Hydro, Telus and other lines created complications. Those details have now been worked out, but the work won’t be completed for several weeks.

“It will not be finished before Christmas,” said Whiteley. “Right now our goal is to get the piles in and get the superstructure in, and as soon as that’s done, we’ll get the rest into place.”

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Hosting can motivate homeowners to finish certain home improvement projects that enhance the appearance of their homes. Tidy up your home’s entryway to make it more welcoming. Be sure the front door and walkways are well lit.

Remove obstructions and trim back bushes and other plant life. Festive decorations can brighten up the space. Don’t forget a welcome mat to reinforce to guests that they truly are welcome at your home.

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Hosting children is easier than hosting adults because they won’t require the same level of privacy and space.

An extra mattress tucked under the bed in your child’s room can be an impromptu place for kids to retire.

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Purchase a guest set of towels, sheets and pillowcases.

Keep these in an air-tight storage bag or bin, so when guests arrive, they will have their own set of linens.

Launder these linens after use.

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Ask guests which foods and beverages they prefer and try to have some on hand. Use your spare time to prepare some meals and freeze them. This way if someone drops by unexpectedly, you can simply defrost a meal and have it ready in no time. Keep a tin of cookies and tea bags ready for those who pop in for a snack and conversation.

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oliday shoppers spend billions of dollars each year on gifts for friends, family and coworkers. But holiday shoppers also spend substantial amounts of money dressing up those gifts with bows and wrapping paper. Shoppers may not want to spend much more on wrapping paper, bags and other ways to dress-up their gifts, and by employing a few tricks of the gift wrapping trade, they may not have to. The following are some frugal, yet flashy, ways to wrap presents this holiday season.

• Children’s artwork: Over the course of a school year parents can accumulate dozens of original pieces of art from their children’s time in the classroom. Instead of relegating those pictures to a memory box or temporary glory on the refrigerator, turn them into unique gift wrap. Pair these pieces of art with colored ribbon, and everyone who gets a unique masterpiece will feel special.

• Newspaper: Recycle newsprint and comics into wrapping paper. Encourage everyone to wrap in newspaper for a cohesive look come Christmas morning.

• Brown paper: Brown paper tied with twine or ribbon is inexpensive and can easily be recycled after use. Use a marker to put the names of gift recipients on each package to save on gift tags as well.

• Glass jars: Use mason jars when wrapping smaller gifts, including gift cards, to give them an arts-and-crafts feel.

• Fabric gift bags: If you’re handy with a needle and thread, sew sacks out of leftover fabric to make gift bags of various sizes.

• Cookie tins: Find unique cookie tins from yard sales or leftover tins from holidays past and use them as gift boxes.

• Recipes: If you will be giving a cookbook or food-themed gifts, print recipes that can be used as gift wrap and then later used to make certain dishes.

• Baby linens: From blankets to wash cloths, use baby linens to wrap infant-themed gifts for new parents.

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As the giving season approaches, there is good indication that philanthropy is on the rise amongst Canadians. A recently released BMO Charitable Giving Poll found that more Canadians (84 percent) are giving, and they’re giving more ($624 on average per year) — both up seven percent from last year.

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Find the cause that resonates With so many causes to choose from, it’s important to find a charity whose purpose and results most resonate with you. Be it health, welfare or environmental protection, reading up on the charity’s annual reports, mission and values can give direction to your decision.

Confirm registration of your charity of choice A good first step in choosing where to give is a visit the Canada Revenue Agency’s website (www.cra.gc.ca). Here, you can check if the organization you’re interested in is registered under the Income Tax Act, meaning it’s a recognized Canadian charity.

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Classic read-aloud books A GOOD READ lynda watson

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oing storytime is, for me, one of the best aspects of working in a library. And those of us lucky enough to lead storytimes have our favourite crowd-pleasers — picture books that are fun to read and that have wonderful illustrations.

Here are a few of my favourites. You should try reading them to the young people in your life.

• One Dog Canoe by Mary Casanova, illustrated

by Ard Hoyt, is a delightful story full of animals that can be found in Canada.

The language is beautiful and a pleasure to read.

Have some fun and read it with different voices for all of the animals. “Silently we glided under silver webs of dew. Wolf peered from the pines. ‘Can I come too?’”

• What! Cried Granny: An Almost Bedtime Story

by Kate Lum, illustrated by Adrian Johnson, is a look at a boy’s first sleepover at his amazing granny’s house.

The key is to really emphasize the “What?!?” of the granny. It’s great to read at bedtime, or anytime at all.

• A Boy and his Bunny

by Sean Bryan, illustrated

by Tom Murphy, is a story I like to do with a stuffed

PMPL CELEBRATION

The stockings are hung, the shopping and baking are all done, so it’s time to celebrate the season with friends and neighbours at Port Moody Public Library.

Join PMPL librarians on Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Inlet Theatre for traditional carols, a hilarious holiday play starring favourite Christmas characters and a visit with a special guest.

All ages are welcome at this free family event.

Library staff and board members will be on hand with refreshments, and donations of non-perishable foods for local food banks are welcomed. Arrive early to ensure a good seat.

For more information, call the library at 604-4694577. As well, check library.portmoody.ca for holiday hours.

And another Christmas library event:

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Christmas is coming — are you ready?

Get into the Christmas spirit with Terry Fox Library’s seasonal puppet show on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 3:45 to 4:30 pm.

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rabbit on my head (this will make more sense when you read the book, and the animal on the head really gets kids’ attention). It’s a fun rhyming story about a boy who wakes up one morning with a bunny on his head and discovers all the things he can do with this bunny, named Fred, on his head. “Books can be read with a bunny on your head. Peanut butter can

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be spread with a bunny on your head.”

• Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger, is about a non-conformist penguin who wears loud, flowery shirts while his peers wear bow ties. He does things differently and, in the end, he saves the day. “Tacky was an odd bird but a very nice bird to have around.”

This story is perfect for

kindergarten-age kids and thereabouts.

• My Lucky Day by Keiko Kasza is best for kindergarten kids and older. It tells the tale of an intelligent pig who outwits a wolf whose dinner plans feature pork.

In a surprising twist, the pig not only escapes but gets a free spa day.

• Where’s my Teddy? by Jez Alborough is a rhyming story that’s silly and fun to read, and has great pictures — especially the one with the giant bear and the tiny teddy.

• Let’s Sing a Lullaby with the Brave Cowboy by Jan Thomas is another silly story about a cowboy who is not so brave after all. Be sure to read this with your best cowboy twang and sing the lullaby with heart.

This could be a bedtime story, unless it’s just too exciting. Try it in the daytime to see. This book is perfect for preschoolers and up.

Many of these authors have written other books, so if you like one of these books, check to see what else they have on offer.

There may be lessons learned while reading these books, or perhaps not — the point is to enjoy the story.

A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published on Wednesdays. Lynda Watson works at Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

HELP AT XMAS

Share Family and Community Services’ food bank has many volunteer opportunities over the Christmas season. If you enjoy giving your time to help others in the Tri-Cities community, you should consider volunteering with Share. Last Christmas, Share registered 1,662 TriCity households for Christmas hampers.

To volunteer, email Heather Stacey at heather.stacey@ sharesociety.ca or call her at 604-9312451.

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• Women’s Connection Luncheon sponsored by Tri-City Christian Women’s Group, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Feature: Tom McDonald and Emily, Christmas music. Speaker: Nancy Dyck on “From loneliness to fulfillment.”

Reservations by Dec. 9: Frieda, 604-937-7198.

FRIDAY, DEC. 12

• Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496.

SUNDAY, DEC. 14

• Dogwood Songsters’ Christmas Concert, new

DEC. 11: ERH XMAS BAKE SALE

• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Christmas bake sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in hospital lobby beside gift shop. carols and sing-alongs, 1:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Admission: $5 (no cost for children under 10). Food donations to the Christmas hamper fund accepted. Tickets: 604927-6098.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17

• Christmas luncheon, noon-2:30 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt.; parking available.

Celebrate with a traditional turkey meal followed by dessert and entertainment provided by Tony Prophet.

Cost: $16.25. Pre-register

by Dec. 8 by calling 604927-4386 and quoting #484715.

SUPPORT GROUPS

• TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations. For information on group near you: Gail, 604-941-2907.

• The Compassionate Friends, Coquitlam Chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Como Lake United church (entrance at 1110 King Albert St., Coquitlam). The

tricitynews.com • www.twitter.com/tricitynews Compassionate Friends is an international, non-profit, non-denominational, selfhelp organization offering friendship, understanding, grief education and hope for the future to all families who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Info: Jocelyn, 604-941-9196 or Norah, 604-941-5464, coquitlam@tcfcanada.net.

• Al-Anon Family Group meets at 1 p.m. Mondays, 8 p.m. Wednesdays and noon Saturdays at Como Lake United church, 535 Marmont Ave. Coquitlam.

Info: 604-688-1716.

• Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody.

Info: 604-461-6991.

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RWH now accepts a wide variety of unwanted medical, dental and educational items and oversees their collection, storage and shipment to countries in need. Once arrived, a partner Rotary Club will accept the shipment and see to the safe delivery of the contents, which have been securely packed in a shipping container.

Since 1997, over $100 million worth of goods has been shipped to 58 countries around the world.

The donations are packed in a shipping container that is “sponsored” by a sending Rotary Club or Clubs. As a sponsor, the sending Club works with the receiving Club to determine what is most needed. They also cover the cost of sending the shipping container to its destination..an average of $4,500 to $12,000 depending on where the container is going.

The organization now has 38 member Rotary Clubs from across the Lower Mainland, including all four local Clubs from the Tri-Cities area. Clubs pay $10.00 for each of their own members to belong to RWH. This covers the costs of administering the service including the warehouse rental and operation of their truck.

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morning, about 20 to 35 people will gather and spend about 3 hours filling the container. The inside of a container is 40 feet long and 8 feet wide. It will normally hold up to 800 items and will be hold an estimated value of $350,000 worth of goods. Examples of the donated items may include wheelchairs, walkers, beds, mattresses, patient lifts, ultrasound machines and other kinds of biomedical equipment, or books, school supplies or soccer balls.

All sent items must be in good condition and most come from local hospitals, private clinics, medical supply companies, dentists, schools and other organizations. For receiving facilities..It can mean their patients can now sleep on a real hospital bed instead of on a floor.

The local Rotary Clubs of Coquitlam, Coquitlam Sunrise, Port Coquitlam Centennial and Port Moody are proud to support the work of Rotary World Help.

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Port Coquitlam pianist Greg Norlin has a new CD out for the holidays.

The singer/songwriter released his debut album, winterKeys, that features classic Christmas songs and a few originals. Digital downloads are available at the iTunes and Google Play stores.

CDs are also available from cdbaby.com and Norlin’s website: gregnorlin.com.

Proceeds will be donated to Share.

ALL ABOARD

Watch a Christmas classic aboard a Port Moody vintage rail car this weekend.

The Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) will screen Santa Claus Is Coming To Town on the Venosta, at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Admission is $2.

Seating is limited to 32 people. Visit portmoodymuseum.org.

SUGARMAN

An Academy Award-winning documentary about a “lost” 1970s musician will be shown on Friday at Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre.

The Port Moody Film Society presents Searching for Sugar Man at 7:30 p.m. at city hall (100 Newport Dr.). Tickets are $5 at the door plus a $5 annual society membership. Visit pmfilm.ca.

OLD WORLD

Join a Coquitlambased wind group this weekend for an Old World Christmas special.

The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble will pipe out traditional tunes for its holiday concert at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20/$15/$12. Call 604-927-6555.

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Michelle Khoo of Port Coquitlam, Kaya Szlachetka of Coquitlam and Cierra Munro of Port Moody perform in the Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker, which runs Dec. 18, 19 and 22 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. at The Centre (777 Homer St., Vancouver). Visit gohnutcracker.com.

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Tri-City dancers in Goh Nutcracker JANIS WARREN THE TRI-CITY NEWS

This past summer, Port Coquitlam prodigy Michelle Khoo clinched gold at the prestigious Wien Welt Wettbewerb in Vienna — the first time a Canadian has won the highest honour at the International Ballet and Contemporary Dance Competition.

Her company back home, Vancouver’s Goh Ballet, took pride and rewarded the Grade 10 Magee secondary student with a dream role in its Nutcracker production this year: Clara, the little girl who is guided by the Sugar Plum Fairy through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets.

Khoo, 15, said she was thrilled to be picked as the lead, a part she will portray for the third time with Goh — although, for its 2014 show, Khoo will be on pointe.

“It’s a challenge and I’m excited,” said Khoo, who was also chosen to be Dew Drop. “It’s very special for me.”

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ABOVE: Michelle Khoo. At right, Cierra Munro and, at far right, Kaya Szlachetka.

This year’s production by choreographer Anna-Marie Holmes will also include many worldclass guest artists, among them, Chuanyan Yu and Hailing Zhang from China’s Liaoning Ballet. The pair

won the grand prix at the same Vienna contest Khoo performed in; they will play the Snow Queen and Snow King. As well, Argentine-born Paloma Herrara, a principal dancer with the American Ballet

Theatre, will be the Sugar Plum Fairy. Khoo said she’s honoured to share the stage with Herrara, who is expected to retire next year.

Leslie Dala will conduct musicians from the Vancouver Opera Orchestra through the Tchaikovsky score while local gymnasts, choirs and ballroom dancers also will fill out the ensemble.

Port Moody’s Cierra Munro, 17, a Grade 12 student at Dr. Charles Best secondary, has been in all six of Holmes’ version of the Nutcracker for Goh.

This year, she’ll be tackling four characters including a dewdrop in Waltz of the Flowers.

A Goh member for nine years, Munro said the guest artists will add some extra pizzazz. “For me, it’s a really good opportunity to perform on stage with these people and in front of a live orchestra. It’s really a privilege.”

Meanwhile, Kaya Szlachetka of Coquitlam, who was Clara in 2011, is also taking on four roles in the Nutcracker including a snowflake and Merliton.

A Grade 9 Best student, Szlachetka has been with Goh since the age of four.

“I always had a lot of energy when I was younger.

I started with gymnastics but my mom also put me in ballet because I loved listening to a show called Toy Castle and my favourite part was the ballerina. I always wanted to do ballet.”

The 14-year-old girl said she looks forward to performing the annual classic “because it’s so magical and it’s a great way to kick off the holiday season.”

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Port Coquitlam resident Joel Ballard appears in Broken Sex Doll, which runs next week at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam.

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Riverside grad Ballard in sex comedy musical JANIS WARREN THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A futuristic musical that won a number of awards last year will have a Port Coquitlam actor in the cast for its Coquitlam run next week.

Riverside secondary graduate Joel Ballard plays four characters in Broken Sex Doll, a science fiction sex romp for adults conceived by Vancouver theatre and film artist Andy Thompson with music penned by Anton Lipovetsky.

The remount of The Virtual Stage production, which is at the Evergreen Cultural Centre from Dec. 16 to 20, comes after it was showcased this summer at the Magnetic North Theatre Festival in Halifax, N.S.; it was the only B.C. production to be invited.

Broken also played at the new York Theatre on Commercial Drive — operated by The Cultch in Vancouver — this fall and in the Yukon last month.

“We had amazing crowds up there,” Ballard said.

Both Studio 58 graduates, Thompson said he cast Ballard before the Halifax fest because “he had the triple-threat qualities we were looking for: He’s a wonderful singer, dancer and actor... and he comes from a family of entertainers.”

(Ballard’s brother Joshua, a 16-year-old actor, was featured in last week’s Tri-City News for his Disney flick Pants on Fire).

The six Broken shows in Coquitlam conclude the busy year for the cast who, in the R-rated love story, explore rapid technological advances and the moral collapse of society in the year 2136.

Thompson said no firm dates have been added for 2015 so he is expecting to

draw a wider audience for the musical at ECC. “For Coquitlam, this will be definitely something new,” Ballard said, “but it goes hand-in-hand with the programming that Evergreen’s been doing this year, which has been to push the envelope.”

Added Ballard, “I think Coquitlam is in for really a lot of fun.”

• Tickets for Broken Sex Doll at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) are $39/$30/$15. Call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca. The shows are at 8 p.m.; however, there is a 4 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Dec. 20. Meanwhile, a preshow chat will be held on

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Carollers will get you into the Christmas spirit as they perform at Coquitlam’s Innovation Centre (1207 Pinetree Way) this month at 7 p.m.

On Thursday, the Coquitlam Carole Society will entertain while, on Dec. 17, staff from Target

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A very jazzy Christmas JANIS WARREN THE TRI-CITY NEWS

In February, when his Cellar Jazz Club in Vancouver closed after 13 years, Cory Weeds thought the B3 Kings would die right alongside, too.

B3 Kings — a play on words of the B3 Hammond organ model and We Three Kings — became a holiday tradition in 2002 following a club benefit called Save the Cellar.

At that time, Weeds, a tenor saxophonist, had

asked his vocalist friend Denzal Sinclaire to perform at the inaugural show and “I made the assumption it was going to be with his quintet,” he said.

Instead, Sinclaire invited Hammond B3 organist Chris Gestrin and Weeds to play with him as well. The event was a surprise hit — and a watershed moment for Weeds.

“There was some kind of connection there that I can’t explain,” he said.

Together, they performed at a festive show at

the Cellar that year and, in 2003, B3 Kings signed up for two nights as it grew in popularity. “We had packed rooms and so the tradition was born.”

Since then, B3 Kings, which also includes guitarist Bill Coon, has released two recordings and toured regularly. And this month, the jazz quartet has six dates in Metro Vancouver, including a stop at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre on Friday.

“It’s all the Christmas classics like you’ve never

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• Tickets for B3 Kings Christmas show on Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. are $35/$30/$15 by calling the Evergreen Cultural Centre box office (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 604-927-6555 or visiting evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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The Kodiak Klassic AAA high school basketball tournament included teams from across the Lower Mainland and one club from Australia. The event was held at Heritage Woods secondary last week. Burnaby South won first place in the tournament.

BCHL HOCKEY

Cents down Express in high-scoring affair Two game win streak comes to an end for club

By Gary MCKEnna The Tri-CiTy News

The Merritt Centennials ended the Coquitlam Express’ two-game win streak in a match that fans of highscoring hockey games would appreciate.

Things started off slow at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, with

only the Cents managing a goal in the first period, a power play SIDHU marker off the stick of Michael Ederer.

However, in the second period the goal lamp could have overheated, with both teams pumping in three goals each.

Merritt’s Colin Grannary potted an early marker, before team-

mate Jake Clifford scored an unassisted goal five minutes into the MACKIN middle frame.

The Express got on the board with a goal from BCHL scoring leader Corey Mackin, before teammate Jivan Sidhu scored his fifth of the season.

Both teams exchanged goals toward the end of

the period, with Mackin potting a power play goal with 52 seconds before the second intermission to make it 4-3 for the visitors.

Neither team slowed down in the third.

Centennial scored with the man-advantage before Sidhu cut Merritt’s lead to one goal 60 seconds later.

However, the visiting team began to pull away midway through the third.

Merritt’s John Schiavo and Gavin Gould scored 20 seconds apart to give the Cents a 7-4 lead.

Coquitlam’s Noah

Turanski managed to pot another for the home club, but it was not enough to close the gap.

The Cents managed to snag one more insurance goal before the period ended, winning the game 8-5.

The Express will gear up for a brief road trip.

The team will take on Chilliwack at Prospera Centre on Friday before playing West Kelowna at Royal LePage Place Saturday night. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC

CaTs’ Toy drive

The Port Moody Panthers will be holding a holiday toy drive and are encouraging fans to bring unwrapped gifts to the Port Moody Arena on Saturday.

The Cats are teaming up with the Port Moody Minor Hockey Association to collect the toys for less fortunate kids in the community between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. There will also be a teddy bear toss during Saturday night’s game against the Aldergrove Kodiaks.

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Coquitlam curler Kyle Habkirk will join the Abbotsford Curling Club at the B.C. Junior Curling Championship later this month.

The event will take place in Parksville and will feature eight men’s and women’s junior teams that have curled their way through the

qualification process.

Habkirk will be the third on the team, which is skipped by Cody Tanaka, with Travis Cameron (second) and Donny Mackintosh (lead).

Team Tanaka is returning to the championship after defeating Team Horvath in the play

downs, last year’s gold medalists at the provincial event.

The B.C. Championship will take place in Parksville between Dec. 28 and Jan. 3. Results will be posted at www.playdowns.com under the B.C. tab. sports@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC

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Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322 PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage.

Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

DESIGN

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

320

AFFORDABLE MOVING

CONCRETE & PLACING

UNIQUE CONCRETE

WORK WANTED

RESIDENT FARM SUPERVISOR available spring-fall. Start-ups. Diversification. Succession. Sales, purchasing and shop experience.

Ranch. Nursery. Vegetable. Greenhouse builder. Fair Spanish. Bob Crocker 604-842-2378.

287

“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

meadowslandscapesupply.com

Please send resume with salary expectations to

sales@groundx.ca

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR

165 160

275

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin.

Repairs, Staining. Free Est. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.

The following routes are now available to deliver the News in the TriCity area: 8224 430 Decaire St 445 Schoolhouse St 1324-1423 Charland Ave 1500-1551 Dansey Ave 9061 1793-1891 Aire Cres (odd) 2161 Lamprey Dr 1715-2191 Western Dr 9017 1221-1286 Gateway Pl 2309-2438 Kensington Cres 1215-1266 Kensington Pl 1217-1265 Knights Crt 2306-2378 Nottingham Pl 6071 90-149 April Rd 2-50 Bedingfield St 100-108 Roe Dr (even) 1-19 Symmes Bay 9008 2335-2496 Begbie Terr 926-974 Captain Crt 909-993 Citadel Dr 2314-2453 Colonial Dr 922-982 Moody Crt 9110 3511-3550 Carlisle St 3527-3564 Graham St 3600-3675 Hughes Pl 2302-2416 Patricia Ave (even) 2377-2441 Scott Pl 3520-3550 Stevenson St 8791 1299 Coast Meridian Rd 8608 3248-3256 Mariner Way 2840 Norman Ave 991-1032 Ogden St 1014-1031 Palmdale St 1015-1028 Saddle St 6082 201-241 Parkside Dr (odd) 1-74 Wilkes Creek Dr 8454 836-946 Como Lake Ave (even) 835-929 Grover Ave 728-740 Hailey St (even) 834-925 Regan Ave 8790 1266-1299 Creekstone Terr 1266-1319 Hollybrook St 3336-3361 Leston Ave 3347-3361 Mason Ave (odd) 1280-1311 Sadie Cres 9229 1005-1233 Dominion Ave (odd) 2430-2485 Ottawa St 1260-1268 Riverside Dr 2471-2483 Tigris Cres 2430-2472 Yangtze Gate (even) 1202-1260 Yangtze Pl (even) 8794 1423-1516 Dayton St 3402-3428 Harper Rd (even) 3425-3450 Horizon Dr 1502-1510 Shoreview Pl 9211 3233-3537 Fremont St 3311-3569 Handley Cres 725-875 Prairie Ave 3301-3362 Rae St 9058 1567-1771 Eastern Dr 1602-1748 Pitt River Rd 2081-2089 Pooley Ave 1624-1846 Scarborough Cres 1582-1619 Stella Pl 9067 1602-1690 McChessney St 1608-1682 McHugh Close 1602-1696 McPherson Dr 2316-2368 Nacht Ave

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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

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604-537-4140

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

• Additions • Home Improvements • Renovations • Concrete Forming • Framing • Siding 604-218-3064 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

RENO & REPAIR NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available!

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

Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”

MIDAS

CONSTRUCTION INC

604-251-3382

Carpentry Services Remove & replace concrete sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, drainage.

Member of BBB & WCB

www.midascontruction.ca

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

604 - 720 - 2009

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

778.245.9069

338

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

EAGLE ROOFING

Tar & Gravel D Asphalt D Interlocking shingles D Torch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

604-467-6065

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING PRO 9 ACC PAINTING LTD

- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.

Ph: 604-942-4383

www.pro-accpainting.com

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

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ask about our

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CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 477

PETS

2 TINY female hand raised puppies, Yorkie-X. Asking $800.

604-820-8263 or 604-300-3519.

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

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Derek Manor

2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam Impeccably Clean!

Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 Bedroom ~ $795/mo.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Ref.s & Credit check req’d

JEWELS, FURS

372

SUNDECKS

560

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

374

TREE SERVICES

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.

STEEL BUILDINGS...”REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RESORT VILLAGE of Candle Lake, SK. Newly Renovated Restaurant on a .47 Acre Lot 2nd Floor residential, 3 bedrooms. Sale incl: Land, Building, Equipment, Business. 306-929-4999.

627

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC

• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets, $985 - $1085/mo.

Call 604-942-2277

TOWNHOUSES

Polo Club Apartments 19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

Available Immediately ~also 1 bdrm apartment avail~

Call 604-942-2012

www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca 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

TRANSPORTATION 845

604.465.7221

MISC. FOR SALE

RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour.

Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

TOWNHOUSES

2 Bdrm Unit Available

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

558

752

*Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces

APPLIANCES

Bobcat FUR COAT 1/2 length size 6-8 $900 obo. Full length Muskrat FUR COAT, silver fox hemline & collar size 6-8, $1000 obo. Both near new cond. 604-619-5048

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

No Pets ~ Avail. Dec. 15

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865

750

Coquitlam 2 bdrm + den g/l quiet area $1000 incl hydro water cbl 5min Coq Ctr NS/NP 778-285-3311

604-941-5452; 604-944-7889

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

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RENTALS

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

PORT COQUITLAM

1 bdrm suite ~ $775 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

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

The Scrapper

604-464-3550

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 PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area.

Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

736

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

HOMES FOR RENT

1.24 ACE. 4 Bedrooms 3600sft., dble Gar., Back onto Coq River, 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $2900/mo. 604649-8987

749

STORAGE

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers”

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

1 bdrm + den ~ $995 2 bdrm ~ $1290 *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

Call 604-944-2963

Coquitlam:

Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent.

Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713

Sorry no pets.

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

(604)936-5755

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

750

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM, 2/bdrm bsmt suite. $1050/mo Incl util. Laundry. N/P, N/S. Avail now. (604)931-5216

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

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

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On July 26, 2013, at Whiting Way and Foster Avenue, Coquitlam, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Coquitlam RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,845 CAD and an iPhone, both between 19:52 and 20:25 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in/ obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2473, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for

disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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