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Boring progress GARY MCKENNA The Tri-CiTy News
If the last news your remember about Evergreen Line tunnelling was another delay or another sinkhole, you’re in for a surprise. Tunnelling has been making steady progress since the summer and boring machine work is now 83% complete, according to the executive project director. Amanda Farrell said the machine has reached Robinson Street and
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The Christmas giving season is quickly getting up to speed in the Tri-Cities: n Ugly Sweater Dash in Port Moody Dec. 5, Treasures of Christmas on Nov. 21, page 3 n Lights events set for Coquitlam, page 4 n Opportunities to give, volunteer, page 29
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that if the momentum continues, it is possible that the tunnel will be finished by the end of December. “That is contingent on good progress,” she said. “We have had very good progress over the last few months but you can run into difficulties. There is still that last piece to go.” The boring machine was stuck below Seaview Drive in June after the digging created a sinkhole on the street above. see ‘WE HAVE TO’, page 10
A program that helps local people with dementia is in danger due to loss of funding: see story, page 8
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People of all ages took part in events on Remembrance Day in the Tri-Cities, as shown by this youngster pinning a poppy on a wreath at Port Coquitlam’s event on Wednesday. Events were also held in Coquitlam and Port Moody. For more photos, see pages 6 and 7.
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