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Cops seek suspects in abduction SARAH PAYNE The Tri-CiTy News

A 14-year-old Port Moody girl is recovering after being abducted on Tuesday afternoon.

At about 3:20 p.m., the girl was walking home alone in the 1300-block of David Avenue, near Heritage Woods secondary school, when she was allegedly grabbed and pulled into a white, newer model Mercedes Sprinter van, according to a PoMo Police Department spokesperson.

She told police she was kept in the van as her captors drove around for about 90 minutes before she was released, unharmed, in the 3000-block of Lougheed

Highway in Coquitlam, near Westwood Street. She called her parents, who picked her up and immediately took her to the Port Moody Police.

The girl was not harmed or robbed, and she did not know the suspects.

“It was a very traumatic event for the young woman and her family, and, understandably, we’re very thankful she wasn’t hurt,” said Const. Luke van Winkel.

Although the incident happened shortly after school finished for the day, van Winkel said there were no witnesses, noting the bad weather likely meant students weren’t lingering outside school or on nearby sidewalks. see SUSPECTS, page 10

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Jean and Suzanne Lambert, in their Maillardville home, were among the founding members of the francophone scout troop in the historically French-Canadian enclave. Recently, francophone scouting celebrated its 60th anniversary in B.C. See article on page 16.

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SYRIAN REFUGEE CRISIS

Coquitlam set to welcome refugees Mayor says focus should be on making sure they have homes

WHAT REFUGEES CAN EXPECT HERE Among the agencies with offices and programs serving refugees in the Tri-Cities are Immigrant Services Society of BC, SUCCESS and Share Family and Community Services.

School District 43 also has Settlement Workers in Schools program, funded by the federal government, to help refugee children and their families integrate into the school system. Language services are also provided locally for adults needing to learn English and the province has committed $1 million in emergency settlement services.

Government-assisted refugees will live on federal resettlement income support for their first year in B.C., based on provincial welfare rates: $1,349 per month for a family of four to cover the cost of shelter, food and transportation.

Refugees who are sponsored by private groups or individuals will get income support from their sponsors for a year and help looking for a job.

Refugees will also be expected to pay back an interestbearing transportation loan to cover their flights to Canada and their oversees medical examinations, which could be up to $10,000 depending on the family size and age of children.

It’s likely some refugees will have to use food banks to make ends meet.

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Coquitlam’s mayor is worried about the short timeline for accepting Syrian refugees into the city after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to accept 25,000 to the country by year’s end.

But Richard Stewart said he believes the Tri-Cities community will come through — as it always has — to accept those who need shelter from civil war and political and religious strife.

In fact, Coquitlam has a long history of welcoming refugees dating back to the early 1970s, when thousands of Ismaili Muslims were expelled from their African homelands, with some settling in the Tri-Cities.

Successive waves of refugees were also accepted here, including Vietnamese boat people in the early 1980s, dis-

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Hundreds of thousands of Syrians — from preschoolers to their parents and the elderly — have been living in refugee camps and several hundred could be coming to the Tri-Cities. placed people from Kosovo in the late 1990s and Bhutanese refugees a few years ago, to

name a few ethnic groups.

“We have welcomed as a community many refugees,”

Stewart said. “Ismaili Muslims from Uganda was the beginning of those waves of refugee

families and many of them now are pillars of our community and leaders in business and philanthropy.

“I think our goal has to be to make sure these families that are coming have the greatest chance to thrive in Canada.”

In fact, over the last five years, Coquitlam has been the

number two destination in B.C. for refugees, after Surrey.

The city typically takes about 25% of government-assisted refugees destined for the province, with numbers fluctuating depending on the year and federal resettlement processes. see ‘TIGHT TIMEFRAME’, page 6

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200 kids could be coming Open arms, homes: issBC HOW TO HELP REFUGEES to Tri-City public schools As many as 200 Syrian refugees may be arriving in Tri-City public schools over the coming weeks.

But how School District 43 will handle the numbers, which are based on current projections of B.C.’s share of 25,000 arrivals nationally, is an open question.

Reno Ciolfi, SD43 assistant superintendent, told the board of education Tuesday that it’s too early to say what resources will be necessary to accommodate the arrivals.

“We have a history of refugees and when they arrive, we’ll plan for that,” said Ciolfi in response to questions about the district’s ability to handle the influx.

But he told The Tri-City News the district will likely require an additional Arabic-speaking settlement worker, with funding expected to come from the federal government. It’s too soon to say what teachers and education assistants would be needed because it’s not known yet whether the projected num-

JUDY SHIRRA, BOARD CHAIR bers will actually arrive.

Board chair Judy Shirra noted that when SD43 planned for an influx of Bhutanese students several years ago, only three actually arrived. Still, she is concerned about the district’s ability to plan for the new kids given the timeline, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed this week that he had no plans to withdraw his promise of Canada accepting 25,000 Syrian by the end of the year.

“It does concern me that we

have so many all at once,” she said. “A lot won’t speak English and may have social problems.”

Without knowing where the refugees will be housed, it’s difficult to know what services needed to be ramped up and where, Ciolfi said.

Trustees were told the province plans to fund refugee students in the Feb. 1 enrolment count so schools can hire teachers and support workers as needed. According to the Immigrant Services Society of BC, the province typically takes 11% of government-sponsored refugees, with about 600 people possibly coming to Coquitlam.

Among those, approximately 126 would likely be school-aged children, and about 66 would be pre-schoolers.

In addition to schools, StrongStart pre-school programs could be expected to serve Syrian refugee children and their families.

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The head of refugee settlement services in B.C. is calling on Tri-City residents to open their arms and hearts to Syrian refugee families that may be arriving in the region over the next several weeks.

Immigrant Services Society of BC’s director of settlement services, Chris Friesen, said he expects to have more details about the federal government’s Syrian refugee resettlement plans today (Friday). But early projections suggest that as many as 600 refugees, among the most vulnerable currently in UNHCR camps abroad, could be settled here.

“We are working flat out to ensure that Syrian refugees have the best possible start in Metro Vancouver and the Tri-Cities region, with the continued support of the public’s interest and willingness to help out,” he said.

Housing is the biggest concern and ISS is reaching out to people for leads on affordable housing.

A website has been set up with ways to help Syrian refugees at www.issbc.org; you can also email refugee. crisis@issbc.org or call 1-844-447-9742. Here’s what’s needed: • Housing leads, (1,500 housing units are needed), and a form is available on the website for contributing information.

• Mentors to help Syrians get oriented to their communities.

• Clinical counsellors to donate time to help victims of trauma.

Friesen is disregarding the notion that Canada should back off on its aim to resettle 25,000 refugees by the end of the year, arguing that its better for people to be in B.C., bedding down in empty hotel rooms, secondary suites or church halls than freezing in a tent.

“Sure we’re going to be stretched,” Friesen said, “I feel Canadians want to be stretched, they are tired of sitting on their sofas being bombarded by these horrific images — the death

of Alan Kurdi and other children that continue to die on a daily basis. We have to do more and we can do more and we have to do it as quickly as possible.”

Local people who offer rooms in their homes to refugees will be visited by a case worker to determine the length of time the spot is available and, if children are to be housed, a background security check will be required, Friesen said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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SYRIAN REFUGEE CRISIS

‘Tight timeframe,’ says Coquitlam’s mayor continued from page 3

The latest projections, although yet to be confirmed by the federal immigration, refugee and citizenship ministry, has the city possibly accepting 600 Syrian refugees, including 200 children, over the next several weeks.

The short timeline has the

mayor concerned although he is reasonably confident that local refugee-serving agencies will have systems in place to deal with the newcomers.

“I and others still have concerns about the schedule and the timing. This is a timing we haven’t faced before: six weeks to identify the necessary programs and accommodations

for 600 refugees. That’s a tight timeframe.”

And while the city isn’t mandated to provide refugee services, a social planner is working with the Immigrant Services Society of BC to get an idea of the scope of the situation, and Stewart said he expects a report in the coming days.

One issue is finding homes

for people and Coquitlam has been losing some of its affordable housing stock with the demolition of older apartments to make way for new condos along the Evergreen Line.

There may be an opportunity, however, to temporarily house families in apartments along the North Road corridor that have been cleared for de-

molition but haven’t yet been torn down.

In the meantime, he said the community must come together and help out the new arrivals.

“They’re coming. Do we complain there’s not enough time or do we put together the resources to welcome them?”

Stewart said, adding that he’s

heard from a lot of community groups and churches that are willing to accept war-weary Syrians with open arms.

“My focus now, and I think our focus is, that Coquitlam needs to do what is necessary so folks aren’t homeless when they get here.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 43

Int’l students may help SD43 pay down debt District not counting on cash until February, though DIANE STRANDBERG Tri-CiTy News

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Harriette Chang and students from Maple Creek middle school’s Real Acts of Caring Club are encouraging schools across B.C. to get involved. The students are, starting at back left: Camilia Dandarau, Jenna Traub, Olivia Miller, Caydence Brace, and in the front, Mikkel Davidson and Alex Geracitano.

rAC celebrates 10 years of doing good DIANE STRANDBERG Tri-CiTy News

Real Acts of Caring is 10 years old in School District 43 and students show no signs of stopping this tradition.

In fact, a group of Maple Creek middle school students and their counsellor, Harriette Chang, are working to get the rest of the province’s schools RACing, which means doing kind things without expecting anything in return. (The program started as RAK, for Random Acts of Kindness.)

Next week, some of the students and Chang will be heading to Vernon to talk to schools there and next year a trip to Victoria is planned.

The group also has a website (www.realactsofcaring.org) that has information about how to get involved, a contest for RAC stories, and students have taken to social media to spread the word.

On Tuesday, Chang and the students gave a presentation to the SD43 board of education, explaining why they take part in RC, saying it makes them feel good to hand out flowers or provide free coffee to patrons at Starbucks.

“It really empowers to give kids the opportunity to feel how it feels to be kind,” Chang told trustees.

The students go RACing all year but a special week, Feb. 14 to 20, has also been set aside to promote Real Acts of Caring.

For more information, visit the website or email Chang at hchang@realactsofcaring.org. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

School District 43’s appeal to international students could help the once financially beleaguered administration pay off its debt sooner.

But it’s too soon to put the money in the bank.

On Tuesday, the local board of education was told that as many as 400 more international students than were expected enrolled in Tri-City public schools — 1,700 compared to 1,300 who were budgeted — resulting in a potential $2 million bump in revenue after staff were hired to teach them.

But caution appears to be the new watchword because the district isn’t counting on those funds until enrolment is confirmed in February and fees are paid.

With only three months into the year (the fiscal year begins in July), trustees were told it’s too soon to count on a surplus and make plans for spending it.

Several issues remain on the horizon, such as the need to pay for portables, and the district also has to come up with $2.9 million to cover “administrative savings” required by the provincial government for next year.

Superintendent Patricia Gartland said the district is in a stable financial position and would like to restore services and pay down more of the debt but “there is still uncertainty around some of the funds.”

It will be February before international education enrolment is confirmed and the district won’t know its financial position until then.

The district had planned to put $2.5 million toward its

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$7-million debt this year — debt incurred during financial difficulties in 2012/’13 school year — and paying it down further would give it more flexibility in 2016/’17, Gartland said.

Another $1.2 million surplus left over from last year is also available for emerging issues.

Meanwhile, the district is also experiencing higher enrolment among regular students after 400 more showed up to class in September than were expected, generating an additional $4.7 million in revenue.

To accommodate the influx, including the additional feepaying international students, the district added 50 teaching positions and 32 support positions this fall.

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A dog had to be given oxygen but is expected to recover after a fire broke out at a Coquitlam home early Wednesday morning.

The two occupants of the Maillardville residence — an elderly woman and her daughter — and two other cats were able to escape without injury after the blaze ignited in the basement.

Fire Chief Wade Pierlot said the pooch, an eight-year-old shih tzu, was taken to a veterinary clinic after crews worked on the animal with an oxygen mask adapted for pets.

“They began reviving the dog with oxygen and manual stimulation,” he said. “We have had the adaptive equipment in place for many years. A lot of departments do now.”

Firefighters were called out to the scene shortly after 1 a.m.

The two occupants said they were awoken by their smoke detector and quickly made their way outside, where they called 911.

But the pets were left inside and Pierlot said firefighters were able to find the animals thanks to the accurate details provided by the residents.

The dog was carried from the home and the two cats were found hiding in an area that was not affected by the flames.

Pierlot said the home sustained considerable fire,

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A Coquitlam firefighter and a BC Ambulance paramedic administer oxygen to an eight-year-old shih tzu after the dog was rescued from a Maillardville home that caught fire Wednesday morning. smoke and water damage, and will likely need significant renovations. Investigators are still combing the scene to determine the cause, however the blaze is not considered suspicious.

“It appears accidental,” Pierlot said. “It is under investigation but I can confirm that we don’t believe it to be malicious.

There is no indication of that.”

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Suspects were driving a white Mercedes van continued from front page

The girl’s captors apparently did not say anything to her during the hour and a half she was in the van that might explain why she’d been abducted, nor were they wearing any masks.

“At this point, we don’t have any information with regards to what may have precipitated this or what could have happened,” van Winkel said. “It appears she was grabbed by strangers and driven around for some unknown reason.”

He would not say whether the van stayed within the TriCities during the 90 minutes or if the girl could see out the window during the time she was in the van.

PMPD’s Major Crime Section is investigating and is ensuring parents and students that their safety is paramount.

“This is a very uncommon event, which is also one of the reasons why it’s so upsetting to a community,” van Winkel said. “We do want to remind the public that, while disturbing, these events are quite rare.”

Police are reminding everyone to always be aware of their surroundings and to travel in groups whenever possible.

Police across the district were

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A Mercedes Sprinter van like this one was the vehicle used in a reported abduction this week of a teenage girl in Port Moody. made aware of the incident and police presence was increased around schools during dismissal time.

Asked if School District 43 schools were implementing any additional safety measures or talking to students about staying safe, district spokesperson Peter Chevrier said, “The district and school is supporting the Port Moody Police on this incident” but he did not comment in detail given the ongoing investigation.

One of the abductors is described as a Caucasian man between 25 and 30 years old, possibly with olive-coloured skin, standing about 6’4” tall and weighing more than 200 lb. He has long brown hair and a muscular, athletic build, and was wearing a white sweatshirt with a red maple leaf on the left arm, black pants and black

shoes.

The second abductor is described as a Caucasian man of the same age, also possibly with olive-coloured skin, about 5’8” tall and weighing more than 200 lb. He has short, light brown hair and a muscular build (possibly a bodybuilder), a short, dirty-blond beard and a black mark on the right side of his neck, possibly a tattoo.

He was wearing black pants and a greyish/white sweatshirt.

The third suspect, the driver, was a man of unknown ethnicity wearing a blue Toronto Blue Jays baseball cap.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Port Moody Police at 604461-3456 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www. solvecrime.ca.

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WEATHER

Many Tri-City residents found themselves without power Tues.

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City and emergency crews in the Tri-Cities were busy this week cleaning up from yet another powerful windstorm in the Lower Mainland.

On Tuesday, strong gusts knocked out power to parts of the region, with the municipalities closing facilities early to ensure public safety.

By 4:30 p.m., the lights at Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam were out while Gates Park was dark until Wednesday afternoon, cancelling lacrosse and soccer practices.

BC Hydro reported more than 110,000 Lower Mainland customers were without power around dinner time Tuesday, with Coquitlam being among the hardest hit.

Coquitlam Fire Chief Wade Pierlot said the calls started coming in just before 3 p.m. and of the 30 reports, 13 were about wires down and trees on wires.

A house fire in the 2100-

block of Craigen Avenue is also being attributed to the power outage, Pierlot said.

Coquitlam’s public works director, Jamie Umpleby, said city staff worked late Monday to prepare for the storm, checking water intakes, catch basins and creeks.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the city’s engineering customer service hotline logged 105 calls about the rain and wind damage.

Municipal crews were on site to handle road flooding complaints, clear fallen trees and debris, and erect signs near downed wires.

Port Coquitlam was also busy removing trees around the city, including a 100-foot tree on Oxford Street.

Crews had to contend downed wires near Cedar Drive elementary (which required a safety perimeter) and a snapped high-tension power pole in the west lane behind Shaughnessy Street, which resulted in other poles being pulled for four blocks, between Kelly and Hawthorne (traffic was shut on that stretch of road). Another tension pole at Cedar Drive that supplies electricity to a city pump station also snapped.

PoCo residents also called the city for medical help and a few even got caught stuck in

elevators because of the power failure. In total, PoCo firefighters responded to 17 calls between 4 and 6 p.m., prompting a third callout to boost staffing levels.

In Port Moody, city staff took 15 calls around dinner Tuesday about branches and trees down: two on Heritage Mountain and one in College Park.

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Power was also out temporarily at the Glenayre community centre.

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What next for Eagle Ridge?

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everal years have passed since we’ve heard about progress on the expansion plans for Eagle Ridge Hospital. But there might be more reason to push this project ahead in the wake of news that the Port Moody health care facility is struggling to reduce congestion.

According to Fraser Health’s latest report card, the hospital has failed to meet its target of getting 55% of patients admitted within 10 hours. In fact, according to the report, only 32% of patients were admitted within that time frame during the study’s scope of the months between January and August.

That’s not the worst record among hospitals but it is near the bottom. Clearly, the number of beds has not kept up with demand as the Tri-Cities continue to grow.

It’s time for a full airing of ERH expansion plans and financial feasibility so we can see light at the end of the tunnel.

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REMEMBRANCE & REFUGEES

Once enemies & refugees, her parents loved Canada AS I SEE IT

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nother Remembrance Day has passed.

And as the black and white photos of my friends’ hero-relatives in military uniforms dwindle on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, I think of how much I love this country — even though I don’t have a hero of my own to share.

It’s not that my dad didn’t fight in the war or wasn’t decently brave for a 16-year-old.

It’s just that he fought for Germany.

And even if I did have a photo of him in uniform, it would be the wrong kind to post on a Remembrance Day in Canada… or on any Remembrance Day anywhere, for that matter.

Being on the wrong side of history every Nov. 11 always gets me thinking.

Having grown up hearing about the war every morning at breakfast — from my dad, who was what today is called a child soldier, and from my mother, who was a 12-yearold refugee — I get a little worked up at how uncomplicated some of my fellow Canadians seem to think war is.

But I’m a sucker for historical photos and old people who tell stories, so I look carefully at those black and

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white pictures my friends post and read those stories about Canadian vets and the people they liberated, and soon I’m back on the National Film Board website watching Canadian history films.

It was the same at university. Few old stock Canadians could have stayed awake for one tenth of the Canadian history courses I have under my belt.

I’m not like this because my parents shied away from their German-ness; we were German down to our liverwurst sandwiches.

But despite having once been the actual enemy Canadian soldiers fought, my parents loved this country from the day they arrived until the day they died, and they passed that love on to me and my brothers and sisters — a pack of the most patriotic Canadians you’ll ever meet.

Sometimes, when I’m unconsciously cheering on Canada during some historical account of exploration or social change or even war, I have to laugh when I remember my roots here don’t go back even one generation.

I think that’s the way it is for most kids from immigrant families. We don’t check our history at the door

“I think that’s the way it is for most kids from immigrant families. We don’t check our history at the door but that doesn’t stop us from grafting ourselves wholeheartedly into this place.”

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but that doesn’t stop us from grafting ourselves wholeheartedly into this place.

With thousands of Syrian refugees set to arrive here over the next few years, and with the memory of that vicious little strain of xenophobia that reared its ugly head during the recent federal election — not to mention the hate being spewed online this week in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris — I think that’s an important thing to remember.

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CHAFER BEETLES

Thanks (not) for ban on pesticides in PoMo The Editor, We just want to thank Port Moody council on its excellent decision to ban herbicides and pesticides in the Tri-Cities.

Two years ago, we had our backyard re-turfed at the cost of over $2,000. The other day, we woke up to a destroyed backyard because of the chafer beetles and the animals that eat them.

We bought the nematodes but that was a complete waste of time and money. We have also noticed that Port Moody is starting to look like a Third World country: overgrown road dividers, weeds everywhere, a complete mess. Other than around city hall, of course — that area is pristine.

We have lived in Port Moody for more than 30 years and it’s such a shame what’s happening: • Monster homes ruining people’s views and peace of mind, not to mention a loss in the value of their homes.

• Dangerous changes to Ioco Road. Have any city engineers driven on Ioco Road in the

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The letter writers sent this photo of their backyard. rain when it’s dark? So many people cross the centre line where the city has made the butt-into-the-traffic concrete tire and rim destroyers.

• Overgrown sidewalks and road dividers making the city an embarrassment to visitors.

• Ruined yards and city lands because of treehugger mentality. I guess we will be paying for that decision on our taxes for years to come.

Should the city not be on the hook for the cost of the repairs to people’s property as it was the council’s decision to ban

pesticides that have been used for years with no problems if applied according to the instructions?

We just had a quote for an artificial turf lawn. The cost is around $20 per square foot, with an annual cost of $250.00 for vacuuming. That works out to around $24,000 for a small back yard.

What city department should we submit the invoice to, please?

Once again, thanks so much.

James and Kristiina Thackray, Port Moody

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THE ENVIRONMENT

Another view on climate change and humans’ involvement in it The Editor, Re. “Taking action against climate change” (Green Scene, The Tri-City News, Nov. 6).

As the UN Conference on Climate Change in Paris approaches, it was to be expected that we would see climate alarmist stories appearing in the press. An example is that of Elaine Golds’ Green Scene column.

Ms. Golds tells us that we can expect a 5 C change by 2100 but this is a worst-case scenario predicted by a computer model. The current rate of warming as measured by satellites will lead to an increase of about 0.9 C by 2100.

What the satellites tell us is reality; what models tell us is, at best, a wild guess.

Let me illustrate. A computer model takes mathematical equations of physical properties, applies initial conditions and projects the future. It should also reproduce the past. But we don’t know the entirety of the mathematics, nor the initial conditions. Guesses of both inevitably mean that each it-

To read this week’s Green Scene column by local environmentalist Elaine Golds, please see page 21

eration of the model (e.g. each year) amplifies the errors of the previous iteration. In sum, models are useless for a chaotic system such as climate.

Similarly, sea level rise will not be inundating our coastal cities any time soon, if ever. The current rate of sea level rise is 3 mm a year (roughly the same as when we started measuring it). Sea level rise is not only dependent on ice melt but also on tectonics. We just don’t know the dominant factors.

Which brings me to the crux of the matter that divides sceptics from climate zealots: To what extent are humans the dominant factor? Yes, climate changes — the temperature is rising, sea levels are creeping up — but no one can say to what extent these are anthropogenic (caused by us). Temperature and sea levels have been rising since

the last ice age.

A major barrier to logical discussion climate is the blind faith of the climate alarmists in what they have been told, rather than thinking it through themselves. Ms. Golds tells us that an increase in carbon dioxide (a.k.a., plant food) and temperature will lead to starvation. Think about that.

Better growing conditions will cause starvation.

I would also ask Ms. Golds why she thinks China, which is rapidly building new power stations and has underreported its coal consumption by billions of tons, has “already reduced its consumption of coal.” Finally, I would ask Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Barack Obama to use some common sense in Paris.

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Op. Red Nose’s safe rides kick off next week Rides by donation benefit KidSport Tri-Cities’ efforts SARAH PAYNE

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Starting next weekend, holiday revellers can get home safely — and help some TriCity kids play the sports they love — by calling Operation Red Nose (ORN).

The volunteer program, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, will be running weekends from Nov. 27 to Dec. 31. It’s also offering a new mobile app for iPhones and Android phones, complete with a programmable alarm reminder that it’s time to call ORN, to make it even easier for people to stay safe this season.

“They save the day,” said ICBC spokesperson Kathleen Nadalin of ORN and its legion of volunteers. “They help people celebrate the season, enjoy the time with family and friends, and then get home safe.

“And it can’t happen without the volunteers who are giving up a good night’s sleep to do it.”

This year, the group is looking for some 300 volunteers to service the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New Westminster, said Chris Wilson, who represents ORN and is also a Coquitlam city councillor, noting the organization depends on volunteers to take calls, dispatch drivers, pick up party-goers

and drive them home.

Drivers are sent out in teams of three — two who drive the client home in their own vehicle and a third who follows in a separate vehicle.

“So not only are you getting home safely but your car is also getting home safely,” Wilson said.

Despite the lack of sleep, volunteers often report a festive evening in which many new “best friends” are made, Wilson added with a chuckle.

Cost of the ride is a donation to KidSport, an organization that helps kids from lowerincome families participate in sports; last year more than $34,000 was raised in this region for KidSport.

“It’s an opportunity to level the playing field for those families who can’t afford it,” said Wilson, a former Olympic wrestler. “Kids learn so many great things through sports, and when they don’t have a chance to play, they miss out on so many things.”

Another milestone for ORN this year will be welcoming its two millionth client somewhere across Canada, likely on Nov. 28.

• ORN operates Friday and Saturday nights from Nov. 27 to Dec. 19 and on Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. by calling 778866-6673 (NOSE). Volunteers are welcomed throughout the season (a criminal record check is required); download the form at www.operationrednosetricities.com.

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Operation Red Nose kicked off its 2015 campaign this week. The fundraising service provides safe rides home in the Tri-Cities during the holidays to those who have been consuming alcohol.

The fountain at Lafarge Lake will be lit up orange for one day next week in honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

The initiative is being spearheaded by the Greater Vancouver Grandmothers Advocacy Network, which said the Nov. 25 lighting in Coquitlam is just one of several similar initiatives taking place around the Lower Mainland over a 16-day period.

“We are trying to orange the world for 16 days,” said Gail Mullan, an organizer with GVGAN. The Orange the World: End Violence Against Women and Girls is a global campaign that was created by the United Nations. Iconic buildings from around the world, from the Empire State Building to the pyramids at Giza, will be lit up at various times between Nov. 25 and Dec. 10.

For more information go to www.unwomen.org or www. grandmothersadvocacy.org.

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Coquitlam’s Jean Lambert has been instrumental in both groups.

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Lamberts celebrate French scouting 60th JANIS WARREN THE TRI-CITY NEWS

As a child of FrenchCanadian parents growing up in Saskatchewan, Jean Lambert loved the francophone scouting movement.

He started as a Cub in the 1930s and rose through the ranks, relishing his time in the outdoors and learning survival skills with his peers.

But when the Depression hit, his family joined the wave of Prairie migrants to B.C. looking to find work in the French-Canadian enclave of Maillardville. His father got a job at the Fraser Mills sawmill and Lambert, by then a young man, began working at a packing house on Brunette Avenue.

He longed for his scouting days and thought Maillardville, with so many French-speaking families, was ripe to start a troop. In 1955, with four fellow Knights of Columbus members (René Gamache, Lucien Ayotte and Napoléon Gareau), Lambert launched the local movement with 24 louveteaux (boys aged nine to 11 years).

It was a dream come true for Lambert but he had bigger plans, aiming to expand the organization across the province.

In 1957, Lambert and another leader drove for three days on U.S. Route 2 to reach Quebec. There, they studied under Les Scouts du Canada. It was a week Lambert will never forget.

“When we came back, we were full of enthusiasm,” the 92-year-old said in his Maillardville home last week.

“We learned so much there.”

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Three generations of francophone scouting in B.C. — Jean and Suzanne Lambert, their daughter Diane Johnston and her son Ben — at the Lamberts’ home in Maillardville.

That same year, the Maillardville group doubled in size. And along with his cousin, Roger Bruneau, and the scout leaders’ wives (Suzanne Lambert, Alice Gamache, Lucille Bruneau and Amélie Gareau), they started the French Girl Guides.

Besides raising five daughters, working at Seagrams, being active with the Our Lady of Fatima parish council and

serving as grand knight with the Knights of Columbus, Lambert spent countless hours growing the scouting movement in B.C. Now, having officially marked the club’s 60th year with a fête last month at Sasamat Lake (along with 16 francophone scouts from Edmonton), Lambert is reflective.

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MAILLARDVILLE

‘Jean is truly a scout at heart,’ says mayor continued from page 16

He proudly wears his uniform, which now includes a 60th anniversary badge on the left side. He’s also is keen to show off his Medaille Jean Vanier, the highest public service honour in Canada.

Still, it’s the legacy he’s left with his family that brings him the most joy.

His daughters, Monique and Diane, have held many roles at the group, district and national levels. Another daughter, Pat, was a leader while Diane’s son, Ben Johnston, is the current leader of the Maillardville scouts.

Roger Bruneau’s brothers also became leaders, as did their children.

And many Maillardville pioneering families followed suit, with surnames such as

Salles, Kraan, Lizée, Bouvier, Roy, Ledet, Boire, Chabot, Charpentier, Coulombe and Bradley.

Among the scouts under Lambert’s wing was Richard Stewart, now the city’s mayor.

“Jean is truly a scout at heart and his leadership has been a big part of the lives of thousands of Maillardville youth over six decades,” Stewart told The Tri-City News this week, adding, “Maillardville and Coquitlam owe Jean and Suzanne Lambert tremendously for their vision and for his commitment to youth for 60 years. So many of Coquitlam’s leaders — business persons, community activists, supporters — grew up in the scouting movement.”

But despite Lambert’s efforts over the years, only the Maillardville group is active

today. Ben Johnston oversees about 20 French-speaking children (both boys and girls) between the ages of seven and 18, some of whom travel from as far as North Vancouver and Surrey for meetings at the Fatima church hall.

“Children join because their parents see the value of our program; the French is an added bonus,” Monique said.

“They become leaders themselves because they enjoy the personal benefits and rewards of working closely with youngsters, and then they put their own children in scouting and guiding so on and on it goes.”

• Registration for the Groupe de Maillardville ends at the end of November. Call 604-936-3624 or email maillardville@scoutsfranco.com. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

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PROVINCIAL POLITICS

Education advocate will vie for NDP nod Wickens ran for school trustee seat a year ago

A Coquitlam woman who ran for school trustee a year ago is the first person to declare an intention to run for the BC NDP nomination in an upcoming byelection in the Tri-Cities.

On Wednesday, Jodie Wickens announced she plans to go for the party nod in the riding of Coquitlam-Burke Mountain, which was vacated in August after BC Liberal MLA

Doug Horne resigned to run federally.

Wickens is the executive director of the Autism Support Network. A member of the BC NDP for one year, it will be her first attempt at a provincial seat.

“I’m running for the same reason I ran last time: I’m very passionate about public education,” Wickens told The Tri-City News. “I have young children and I want the best for them.”

Wickens, a resident in the Coquitlam-Maillardville riding, is being backed in her campaign by Tri-City

NDP MLAs Mike Farnworth (Port Coquitlam) and Selina Robinson (CoquitlamMaillardville).

Only one candidate for the BC Liberals has come forward so far: Rick Pasin, the outgoing chair of the Tri-Cities’ Chamber of Commerce board.

The BC Green Party confirmed Joe Keithley as its candidate earlier this fall.

Neither the NDP nor the BC Liberals have set dates for nomination meetings and Premier Christy Clark has not yet called an election. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

SCHOOL DISTRICT 43

Kids to get Feb. 9 & May 13 off for two extra pro-D days Teachers will head to class to learn more about the revised school curriculum in the new year, giving School District 43 students two extra days off.

The additional pro-D days have been mandated by

the provincial government and School District 43 has chosen Tuesday, Feb. 9 (the day the Family Day holiday) and Friday, May 13 as the two days that will be used for teacher instruction.

“I think we can do some

really good things with the resources we have,” Coquitlam Teachers’ Association president Charley King told the board of education Tuesday after the non-instructional days were approved. @dstrandbergTC

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Whether it’s watching hockey, watching a movie, listening to tunes or turning on the lights — all 60,000 of them — there are plenty of ways to keep the family going this weekend.

Friday, Nov. 20 MOVEMBER HOCKEY

Catch a full day of hockey for a good cause when 16 teams of firefighters from throughout the Lower Mainland battle it out in the 5th annual tournament at Planet Ice. The tourney, which raises funds for cancer and mental health research, runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is followed by an after-party at Orrange Kitchen + Bar (111-1125 Nicola Ave., PoCo) where there will be a raffle and 50/50 tickets. Visit facebook.com/ portcoquitlamfirefighters for more info.

PRO-D FUN

The kids are off school today so if they’re looking for something to do, send them to the Coquitlam Public Library (City Centre and Poirier branches) to see the animated film Inside Out at 1 p.m. Port Moody offers a special skating time, from 1 to 3 p.m. ($2 each, helmets with face cage required for kids 12 and under) at the arena (300 Ioco Rd.).

MORE HOCKEY

The Coquitlam Express take on the Wenatchee Wild in a home game at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The Washington team is a new addition to the BC Junior A Hockey League and is currently ranked fourth while Coquitlam stands in 11th spot. Puck drop is at 7 p.m.; visit www. coquitlamexpress.ca for more info.

Saturday, Nov. 21 SPORTS DAY

Get the whole family up and at ‘em at Sports Day in Canada activities in the Tri-Cities. Port Moody hosts several free family events, including family sports day at the gym (drop in, 9 a.m. to noon) for ages five and up, a fitness challenge in the aerobics studio (drop in, 9 to 10:15 a.m. for 13 and up) and the Moody Mudder starting at the Inlet Centre fire hall (staggered starts from 10 a.m. to noon). Get full details at www.port-

moody.ca. Port Coquitlam offers a free skate, with free admission and rentals for anyone who wears a jersey, from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. at the PoCo rec complex (2150 Wilson Ave.).

MUSIC FEST

Discover the musical talent of local residents from around the world at the M2 (Multicultural Music) Festival at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) from 4:30 to 10 p.m. The festival is part of Coquitlam’s preparations for its 125th birthday next year, and will showcase contemporary music in a variety of styles from Korea, China, Japan, Russia and Canada.

Admission is $11.50/$16.50.

LIGHT THE HALL

Coquitlam city hall (3000 Guildford Way) gets all lit up for Christmas in a special, free family event from 2 to 5 p.m. The kids can get photos with Santa and do holiday crafts, and everyone can nibble on cookies and hot chocolate while listening to a Christmas carol concert. Graham Myers of Second Storey Theatre leads the countdown that will bring more than 60,000 lights to life at 5 p.m.; the lights will be on daily from dusk to midnight until the New Year. Visit www.coquitlam.ca/Light for more details.

TREASURES OF CHRISTMAS

Haven’t got your tickets for Treasures of Christmas? There’s still time to attend this great event in support of Crossroads Hospice. The event at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) features a Christmas buffet, entertainment, dancing, live and silent auctions and much more. Tickets are $125 each at www.treasuresofchristmas.ca.

CAROUSEL

Join the North Shore Celtic Ensemble at their newest concert, Carousel, for a delightful ride through their eclectic repertoire, backed by a lively blend of strings, winds and percussion.

The show runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate, PoCo).

Tickets are $25/$15 at www.vtixonline.com or www.nsce.ca.

BACHATA THE NIGHT AWAY

Throw on something sparkly and get ready to learn the bachata at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) tonight.

Join the lesson starting at 8 p.m. and stay for the licensed dance party until 12:30 a.m. Admission is $10/$8. Visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com for more info.

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There are great gift ideas at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) Christmas Boutique, including (above left) Fox in a Box (coloured pencil, Sarah Ronald). Also at Place is Karen Goodfellow’s exhibit, including (top) Wagon Fly (sculpture) and Full Moon and Little Sun (below right).

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TC SPOTLIGHT SOUL MEN WIN AT HARD ROCK

Coquitlam’s Kiefer O’Reilly has scooped up a Joey Award for his performance in a commercial. The eight-yearold boy won the acting accolade for his work in David Suzuki’s Great Bear Sea advertisement. Next up for O’Reilley: DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.

WEED PULL AT COQ. RIVER PARK

The Lower Mainland Green Team was at it again this week, pulling invasive weeds at Coquitlam River Park. On Sunday, students from Coquitlam’s Pinetree secondary tackled English Ivy at the park that borders Port Coquitlam.

PAYING IT FORWARD

MONEY FOR TERRY FOX FOUND.

Pharmasave owners in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Burnaby, Surrey and Merritt joined in a celebration with Donna White (third from left) of the Terry Fox Foundation to donate $12,100 to the provincial charity based in PoCo.

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Three retired School District 43 educators and a current principal hit the jackpot at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam last month, clinching the top title for their winning band.

Soulmen featuring Double Overtime beat out 30 other competitors to win the casino’s Rock the Mic contest Oct. 29. The contest ran for 10 weeks and resulted in the band clinching a Hard Rock Casino contract for the upcoming year, cash prizes and consultations with Music BC Industry Association. Among the Tri-City musicians are: Shannon Renning, Ian McDonnell, George De Vita, Sean Della Vedova, Tom Walker, Terry Gregson, Sergei Silin and Jim Thompson.

Jake Moir, Share’s fund development officer, recently thanked Geoff Dar from Pacific Liquor after the business raised $830 for the Coquitlam-based society at its grand opening.

STRIKE FOR SOCIETY

SD43 students in the Inquiry Hub showed off their work last week before Jan Unwin, superintendent of graduation and student transitions with BC’s Ministry of Advanced Education.

Please send your info & photos for inclusion in TC Spotlight to jwarren@tricitynews.com

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U14 Team Eagles with the North Coquitlam United Soccer Club showed their support for breast cancer awareness last month by donning pink arm bands during practices and league games.

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THE ENVIRONMENT

Answer to feeding 9 billion is at our feet GREEN SCENE

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he year that is drawing to a close has been designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Soils. The creation of fertile soils is one of the most overlooked essential services provided by nature.

In fact, there are three vital products we tend to take for granted that come from nature.

The first is oxygen in the air we breathe, which is generated by the photosynthetic activity of all the world’s green plants, including tiny phytoplankton in the ocean.

Secondly, through the hydrologic cycle, nature provides us with water we need for drinking and irrigation.

Finally, we require food for sustenance, and this comes to us courtesy of the geologic and biologic processes that create the fertile soils on which we grow our food.

It can take at least 400 years to generate a couple of centi-

metres of topsoil but current agricultural practices in many parts of the world are eroding topsoil faster than it is being replenished by nature. This is simply not sustainable.

With the world’s population now estimated to be more than 7.3 billion, the need to produce food has never been greater.

Scientists suggest the world’s population could reach nine to 10 billion before, hopefully, levelling off by mid-century.

While the development of agriculture and domestication of some plants (mainly wheat, corn and rice) has allowed our population to grow to an unprecedented size, the challenges of feeding almost 10 billion people in a world subject to the vagaries of global climate change and increasing drought have never been greater.

With farming now occupying the most fertile 40% of the land surface of the Earth, there are limited opportunities to expand the land base for agriculture.

Nor would it be especially wise to convert more of the forests of the Amazon to soybean and sugar cane plantations.

Switching to a mainly vegetarian diet would help to reduce pressure on the land but some people may find such a change in their diet challenging.

Until the mid 1900s, people relied on crop rotation and the application of manures to

maintain soil fertility. Then along came the “green revolution,” with the development of fertilizers and new crops selected, mainly, to have shorter stems and larger heads of grain.

Thanks to the efforts of scientists such as Nobel prize-wining Norman Borlaug, the catastrophe of famine was averted by a significant increase in crop production.

But the green revolution has brought unintended negative consequences. Farmers forsook age-old techniques of maintaining soil fertility in exchange for quick fixes of applied nitrogen and phosphorus.

The development of pesticides allowed farmers to abandon the benefits of crop rotation. After a few decades of use, insect pests develop resistance to pesticides which necessitates continual increases in the amounts applied. And, of course, pesticides have other unwanted consequences, such as the killing of beneficial insects and harm to human health. The devastating impacts of neonicotinoids on pollinating bees are just the latest hazard that comes from relying on chemical pesticides.

So what is the solution? In his book, The End of Plenty, Joel Bourne outlines a path forward that is based on a return to organic farming. For example, he describes the impressive research from the Rodale Institute

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The community gardeners at Colony Farm Regional Park know that organic practices sustain the soils and produce healthy food.

triple the profits of conventional fields. Of course, the organic fields required about 30% more labour on the part of the farmer — but in a world with 10 billion people, creating employment opportunities in agriculture could be a good thing.

There was also one other significant benefit of organic agriculture. Healthy organic soils store much more carbon than conventional soils. Scientists estimate the world’s soils currently store about three times as much carbon than is found in the atmosphere despite the fact conventional agriculture is thought to have already resulted in the loss of about half of the

in Pennsylvania. There, for four decades, farmers have not only been able to match the productivity of conventional farms, they have also vastly improved the fertility of the soil while growing, in some cases, 30% more crops than on conventionally-farmed fields.

The soil in the organic fields retains more moisture, has more earthworms and other soil organisms, and leaches far fewer nutrients when it rains. In addition, growing organic crops used 45% less energy and emitted 40% less greenhouse gases than conventional agriculture.

Organic crops were more drought-resistant and earned

carbon originally contained in these soils.

Bourne estimates a shift to organic agriculture could result in the uptake of about a third of our current carbon emissions.

This is a staggering number but it could, in fact, be the salvation to the immense challenges we will face to reduce our greenhouse gases over the next few decades.

Before we look at technofixes to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, we should consider an old-fashioned one already proven to work. In his book, Bourne goes on to describe other organic agricultural practices around the world that have brought immense benefits, including rice paddies in Madagascar and India that release far less methane than conventional techniques plus large sugar cane plantations in Brazil that support an amazing diversity of wildlife.

The End of Plenty provided me with a profound sense of optimism that a plausible solution to global warming and increasing human population lays simply at our feet.

Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is conservation/education chair of the Burke Mountain Naturalists and member of the boards of the Colony Farm Park Association and the Port Moody Ecological Society.

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CHRISTMAS GIVING

Take a name, return a gift with Angel Tree program A local non-profit that helps women and children in need will benefit from the 2015 edition of the Angel Tree program.

The program is a joint initiative of the five VanCity Savings Credit Union branches in the Tri-Cities, Port Coquitlam Lions Club and Tri-City Transitions Society; an Angel Tree will be located at each of the Tri-Cities’ five VanCity branches.

The program provides special Christmas gifts for more than 200 Tri-City children. Children’s names are collected from program referrals at Tri-City Transitions Society — from Joy’s Place Transition House, Joy’s Place 2nd Stage, and Children Who Witness Abuse, Stopping the Violence, Community Action programs for Children, community-based victim assistance, school-based programs

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and community development and outreach programs — and names are placed on paper angels that are then placed on a Christmas tree at each of the five VanCity Savings Credit Union branches in the Tri-Cities.

You can join in the giving by choosing a child’s name from a tree and returning it with a new unwrapped gift to the staff at a VanCity branch, or make a donation to the program at TriCity Transitions Society.

Angel Trees are at the following VanCity branches: Shaughnessy Station, North Road, Pinetree Way, North Side PoCo, Maillardville and Port Moody.

ANIMALS

Discounts on fees for adopting cats at SPCA There’s more to shopping deals than discounts on clothes and toys.

BC SPCA is encouraging people who are thinking about adopting a furry family member to consider cats and, from Nov. 20 to 30, is cutting all adult cat adoption fees in half (the program is sponsored by Hill’s Science Diet).

The adoption fees include vaccinations, spaying or neutering, permanent ID, any necessary medical care, and internal and external parasite

treatment. Normal adoption counselling and matching takes place to ensure animals go to a good home, and Petsecure provides six weeks of free pet insurance.

All cats are microchipped and, for only $12 annually or a $45 lifetime fee, the animal will be registered in the provincewide BC Pet Registry (bcpetregistry.ca) to help ensure that if a pet is lost, he can be found and reunited with its family.

Visit spca.bc.ca for more information.

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TRI-CITY LIBRARIES

Christmas cards, crime writers & tech talk BOOKS PLUS Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

COQUITLAM

• Keepsake Christmas cards: Imagine the smiles on your loved ones’ faces when they receive a handmade Christmas card from you this year. Julie Ramsay, owner of Creative Jules, will design and prepare supplies to help you make four beautiful handmade Christmas cards that people will want to display year after year in a session running from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch. To register, leave a message on the library’s registration line, 604937-4155.

• Crime Writers of Canada: Aspiring authors and fans of crime novels are invited to join Cathy Ace, Allan J. Emerson and Don Hauka — a trio of local authors and Crime Writers of Canada — as they read selections from their work from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch.

They will also answer questions about their experiences finding agents and publishers, online resources for writers, local writing groups, and writers’ conventions. Please note: This is not a workshop on how to write or a critique session.

Registration is required for this free program as seating is limited; to register, leave a message at 604-937-4155.

Tri-City author Don Hauka and his Crime Writers of Canada colleagues Cathy Ace and Allan J. Emerson will answer questions about their experiences with writing and the book business on Dec. 3 at the Poirier branch of Coquitlam Public Library. Registration is required as seating is limited.

do we avoid gullibility? What are the barriers to trust? On Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m., join Arianna Falbo from SFU in the ParkLane Room to discuss how we gain knowledge from the words of others. Drop-in, no registration required.

• Tech Café: Next Friday, Nov. 27 will be PMPL’s last Tech Café session for a bit before the teen volunteers take a well-earned break. Drop in between 4:30 and 6 p.m. for free one-on-one help with a variety of technology basics such as email, smartphones,

texting, Microsoft Office and more.

• Tech Trends — Programmable Materials: Are you a fan of Ted Talks?

Wondering about the future of technological innovation?

Join scientist and futurist Paul Tinari for a public discussion and explore how programmable materials may revolutionize treatments for disease and construction processes.

Bring your questions and ideas to this free session on Monday, Nov. 30 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.

For more information, visit

library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

TERRY FOX

• English conversation group: Practise English in a friendly, social situation at Terry Fox Library. Everyone is welcome to drop by the library on Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to noon, presented in partnership with Share family and Community Services.

• One-on-One Tech Help: Need internet help? Join librar-

ians for a free half-hour session to get you started. They can help you learn about the internet, Facebook, eBooks, email and more, and you can choose to learn on your own device or use a library computer. Call or visit the Terry Fox Library to book a personalized half-hour appointment. Registration is required.

For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604927-7999.

For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

PORT MOODY

• Self employment — Douglas College information session: Are you thinking of starting your own business?

Are you already self-employed and looking to boost your income? On Monday, Nov. 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.,learn how Douglas College’s Self Employment program can get your business off to a great start. Call the library at 604469-4577 to reserve a seat.

• Philosophers Café — Testimony and Trust: Our lives are constantly flooded with information that is given to us through the medium of conversation — the words of others. What allows one to trust the words of others? How

COUNCIL MEETING

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CHRISTMAS GIVING IN THE TRI-CITIES

Realtors’ blanket and clothing drive runs until Monday If you would like to share a little Christmas warmth, a number of local realtors can help.

The 21st annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive kicked off Nov. 16 and wraps up next Monday, Nov. 23. Each year, the drive provides warm clothing and blankets to more than 19,000 Lower Mainland residents in need.

Realtors across the region will work with their clients to coordinate donations of blankets and warm winter clothing for those most in need. The donations are then sorted and delivered to charities in the same community in which they were collected.

Since the Blanket Drive began in 1995, the program has helped more than 275,000 people in our communities keep warm and dry during the winter months.

Clothing items organizers are looking for include: • blankets and sleeping bags; • warm clothing — coats, jeans, pants and sweaters; • scarves, gloves, mitts and hats; • socks and underwear (new).

Tri-City realty offices that are accepting donations from Nov. 16 to 23 are: • Macdonald Realty Ltd., 17-2662 Austin Ave., Coquitlam; • Hanna Realty Ltd.; 620329 North Rd., Coquitlam; • Park Georgia Realty Ltd., 435 North Rd., Coquitlam;

• Re/Max All Points Realty, 101-1020 Austin Ave., Coquitlam; • Royal LePage West, 2185 Austin Ave., Coquitlam; • Royal Pacific Realty (Tri-Cities), 101A–566 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam; • Sutton Group-1st West Realty, 118-3030 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam; • Sutton Group-West Coast Realty, 102-403 North Rd., Coquitlam; • Keller Williams Elite Realty, A123-2099 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam; • Re/Max Sabre Realty, 102-2748 Lougheed Hwy., PoCo; • Re/Max Results Realty, 105-1250 Dominion Ave., PoCo; • Royal LePage West, 1012264 Elgin Ave., PoCo; • Royal LePage Sterling, 13-201 Morrissey Rd., Port Moody.

“Every community in the Lower Mainland relies on donations from the program and we need the public’s support once again to ensure we can meet this year’s need,” said Darcy McLeod, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver president, in a press release.

The Realtors Care Blanket Drive is a partnership between the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board and the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board and their communities.

RHEUMATOID

Share needs your help now to feed the hungry It’s the season of giving and Share’s food bank is preparing for its Christmas toy and food hamper program.

Last year, Share served 1,631 households — 4,536 people in all — in Tri-Cities and it needs help to make sure it has enough food and toys to give out.

Share is currently accepting donations in the following ways: • You can donate food directly to Share’s Food Bank at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody (at the rear of the building).

• You may donate at any grocery store in the Tri-Cities.

• If you wish to give a finan-

HELP SHARE AT COQUITLAM CENTRE

Share Family and Community Services is recruiting for its annual gift wrap and Christmas tree at Coquitlam Centre mall. The gift wrapping station and the tree will open on Dec. 4 and run until Dec. 24 during mall hours, so there are more than 800 shifts to fill. You must be 16 years or older. To volunteer, call Ruth at 604-529-5104 and leave a message.

For more information on Share or to make a donation, visit www.sharesociety.ca. cial donation, call 604-5409161 or visit www.sharesociety. ca.

• Toy donations can be dropped off at the food bank at 2615 Clarke St. or at the Christmas tree at Coquitlam

Centre mall starting Dec. 5.

Items needed for the Christmas food hampers include: • cereal; • juice; • peanut butter, jam and

honey; • canned vegetables and tomatoes, and tomato sauce; • rice and pasta; • side dishes; • dry noodles with sauce; • canned fruit; • pudding/fruit cups; • chocolate; • granola bars and cookies; • tea, coffee and hot chocolate; • canned meat and fish; • canned meals (stews and ravioli); • and condiments.

For additional information about Share’s Christmas programs, visit www.sharesociety. ca.

BLUEPRINT O U R ZO N I N G BYL AW R E V I E W

The City of Port Moody is updating its Zoning Bylaw to make it more user friendly, implement policies in the new Official Community Plan and address some key land use challenges. We’re starting our consultation with the community on a number of proposed changes in these three themed areas:

ARTHRITIS FREE PUBLIC FORUM

If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you might be looking for some answers.What are the risk factors? Are there things you can do to help yourself?What treatment options are available? Other questions? Join Dr. Gill, Rheumatologist, to learn more about RA and the things that you can do to help better manage your disease.

DATE: Thursday, December 3, 2015 TIME: 6:30-8:30 pm VENUE: Sandman Signature Langley Hotel 8828 201 Street, Langley – Willoughby Room COST: Admission is free, but donations gratefully accepted to The Arthritis Society.

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1. Complete Community

2. Environment

3. Transit-Oriented Development

Preserving heritage character in Moody Centre, increasing adaptable housing and encouraging uses to meet community needs

Protecting streams and encouraging sustainable buildings

Creating compact, walkable, mixed-use communities around SkyTrain stations

Join us at our first open house focusing on Complete Community related updates!

When: Thursday, November 26, 2015 from 7-9pm Where: Port Moody City Hall Galleria, 100 Newport Drive We’ll be discussing themes 2 and 3 at open houses in 2016

604.469.4540 www.portmoody.ca/blueprint

Can’t make the open house?

View our presentation boards, sign up for our email list and fill out a survey online at www.portmoody.ca/blueprint or call 604.469.4540.

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COQUITLAM LIBRARY

Local kids can have say on the best books in B.C. CPL’s Red Cedar Reading Group kicks off Nov. 27

Scrimger; and Finding Grace

by Becky Citra, among others.

Information books tackle a boy’s escape from the mountainous country of Tibet, quirky facts concerning your body and mind, and the race to deal with history’s deadliest epidemics.

Featuring group discussions and activities, Red Cedar Reading Group meetings will be on Nov. 27, Dec. 18, Jan. 8, Jan. 29, Feb. 19, March 11, April 1 and 22. They run from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room.

To register, contact Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca or call 604-554-7339.

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Port Moody’s annual five-year financial planning process is a major undertaking, and the results impact every resident and business in the city.

Mayor and Council want to hear what you think about the proposed budget.

Attend our Budget Town Hall Meeting Hear about our budget process first hand at our annual presentation!

When: Monday, November 30, 2015. The presentation starts at 7pm Where: Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Drive 1. Submit feedback on the budget online, by mail or at City Hall.

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Can’t attend the Budget Town Hall Meeting?

Watch our live stream at www.portmoody.ca/watchlive Be part of the discussion! Follow us on Twitter @CityofPomo and send us your comments for consideration.

Send Council your comments on our 2016 budget on www.facebook.com/CityofPortMoody

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Tri-City kids in Grades 4 to 7 can join in book-related fun as part of the Red Cedar Reading Group at the Poirier branch of Coquitlam Public Library.

Starting in late November, the group will learn about the best books for children written

by Canadian authors. Until April 2016, kids will read as many of the books as they can in between meetings. If they read enough, they can cast a vote — maybe even two — when the program ends. Votes from around the province will determine the winners of B.C.’s annual Red Cedar Young Reader’s Choice awards.

Novels include The Cat at the Wall by Deborah Ellis; Outside In by Sarah Ellis; The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier; Zomboy by Richard

Red Cedar nominee lists can be found at redcedaraward.ca.

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HEALTHY KIDS

Healthier lives aim of YMCA’s MEND program The YMCA is partnering with the city of Coquitlam to bring the MEND program to Coquitlam.

MEND — which stands for Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, and Do-it — is a fun, free 10-week program for children ages seven to 13 years. It aims to empower and inspire children and families to lead healthier and happier lives. During the program, children and their parents or guardians learn about healthy eating and how to become more active.

The program will consist of three cycles, the first one in

winter 2016. It will be held at Pinetree community centre (1260 Pinetree Way) and will run twice a week: Tuesdays from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. and Saturdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. starting on January 19.

Interested families can join by calling 604-320-5826 or emailing mend@gv.ymca.ca.

The MEND program is one way the city of Coquitlam and the YMCA are working together in advance of the new Burquitlam YMCA facility.

For more information, visitcoquitlam.ca/featuredprograms or vanymca.org/mend.

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CHRISTMAS GIVING

GOOD DEEDS REWARDED A restaurant chain with an outlet in Coquitlam is giving back to the community this Christmas.

For the third consecutive holiday season, Mr. Mikes SteakhouseCasual is running its Deeds Well Done community program. Through Dec. 31, diners will be encouraged to nominate fellow community members’ good deeds. A nominated “good deed doer” will be

selected from 10 communities from across western Canada, and will receive $1,000 from Mr. Mikes to donate to a local registered charity of their choice.

As well, to support the Deeds Well Done campaign, Mr. Mikes Coquitlam is sponsoring low-income families for holiday hampers through Salvation Army.

To nominate a Good Deed Doer, visit www.deedswelldone.com.

A global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

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Best for Women

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Sixth Annual Give Her Wings Gala will be Saturday February 27th, 2016.

Tickets available soon.

Give Her Wings Award This award is designed for women who: • Have financial need • Are enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program • Reside in the Tri-Cities area • Have not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist award; are not a Soroptimist member, or immediate family.

Application forms are available on our club website.

Violet Richardson Award Are you a young woman between the ages of 14 and 18 who volunteers in your community or school? Do you see challenges instead of obstacles? Hope instead of despair? If you are a young woman who believes in the power of volunteer action, then you may be eligible to win a Violet Richardson Award. Check our club website to see if you qualify.

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TC CALENDAR SATURDAY, NOV. 21 • Christmas Marketplace, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam; jewellery, baking, tea room, new/ nearly new, games, silent auction, lunch room, crafts & gifts, jams/preserves, thrift shop, fresh produce, wood craft and art.

• Christmas bazaar, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, Corner of Blue Mountain and Como Lake, Coquitlam; bake table, plant sale, Christmas crafts, jewellery table, kids’ corner, white elephant and more, plus lunch.

Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam.

Musical tributes to favourite divas, including Cher, Patsy Cline, Marilyn Monroe, Bette Midler and more, all performed

by Bonnie Kilroe. Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.

Admission: $20; tickets available in person only at the Legion bar. This show is open to the public as well as Legion members. Info: www.rclegion263.ca.

MONDAY, NOV. 30

• Tri-City Photography Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Port Moody

secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody. Topic: Matting and framing images and image projection by award-winning photographer Connor Stefanison.

Info: www.tricityphotoclub.ca.

THURSDAY, DEC. 3

• Tri-Cities Leadnow presents screening of Naomi Klein film “This Changes Everything,” 7 p.m., Douglas College David Lam Campus, 1240 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, Lecture Theatre A1470. Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for students. The film presents seven portraits of communities on the front lines of

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar both fossil fuel extraction and the climate crisis it is driving.

Info: eventbrite.ca, and search the film title.

FRIDAY, DEC. 4 • Coquitlam Christmas craft fair, Poirier Forum, 618 Poirier St., Coquitlam (next to Dogwood Pavilion), 5-9 p.m. (also: Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.).

Admission: adults, $2.50; seniors/children, $1.25. Info: www.coquitlamcrafts.com.

NOV. 26: TRI-CITY GREENDRINKS: SPECIES AT RISK IN THE REGION • Tri-City Greendrinks presents South Coast Conservation Program (SCCP): Saving Species One Nature Steward at a Time, 6:30–9:30 p.m., Gallery Bistro, 2411 Clarke St., Port Moody. Tamsin Baker, SCCP stewardship coordinator, will talk about the program and provide overview of some of species at risk in the Tri-Cities; she will also share about the initiative underway to encourage local species conservation. Gallery Bistro will serve a vegetarian set menu (with meat option), along with a lighter fare. Info: www.meetup.com/tricity-greendrinks/events.

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SUNDAY, NOV. 22 • Old-fashioned Christmas bazaar at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt. (across Burlington from Coquitlam city Hall), 12:30-4 p.m., free admission; handmade items, knitting, cards, quilts, baking and more than 25 crafters. The bistro will be open for snacks and drinks.

Info: coquitlam.ca/glenpine or Carol, 604-927-6940, cmorris@ coquitlam.ca.

MONDAY, NOV. 23 • Municipal Pension Retirees Association meeting, 11 a.m., Pasta Polo restaurant, 2754 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. All Tri-Cities members of the association are welcome. Info: 604936-0381.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25 • District Parent Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m., Gallery Room, Winslow Centre (1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam).

Meeting is open to all School District 43 parents. Info: dpac43.org.

• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club presentation night; stamp swap and shop at 7 p.m., stamp presentation after 8 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

FRIDAY, NOV. 27 • Celtic Concert by Caelestra, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Tickets ($15) available at Gallagher’s Coffee Bar and Café in Newport Village.

• Children of the Street Society 20th AGM and community social, 6-8:30 p.m., Place Des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, in the Leonore Peyton Salon. The provincial not-for-profit organization works to prevent sexual exploitation of children and youth. Event is open to community members who are interested in learning about the society and will provide an opportunity to highlight its programming. The event is free and will include a wine and cheese reception. RSVP: Miranda De Jong, 604-7777510, Ext. 103 or mdejong@ childrenofthestreet.com. Info: www.childrenofthestreet.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 28 • Trinity United and St. Catherine’s churches’ (2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo) Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; bake table, gourmet table, silent auction, luncheon and more.

• Hawthorne Senior’s Care Community Christmas bazaar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 2111 Hawthorne Ave., PoCo (enter through lodge doors off parking lot); baking, gifts, crafts, white elephant sale, prizes, raffle and vendor table. Proceeds to benefit residents.

SUNDAY, NOV. 29 • “Divas – Vegas meets Vaudeville,” 7:30 p.m., Royal

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TC CALENDAR SENIORS • Dogwood Drama Club meets Mondays and Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam (entrance and parking off Winslow Avenue). New members are always welcome for acting roles or backstage crew. Info: Don, 604-526-2345.

• Minds in Motion, a fitness and social program for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s and a care partner hosted, by Alzheimer Society of B.C., runs Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Cost: $38 per pair/8 weeks. Register in person or call 604-927-6098.

• Coquitlam 50+ (Glen Pine and Dogwood pavilions) slo-pitch ball club is looking for men age 55+ and women 50+ from the Tri-Cities who are interested in reliving their childhood dreams.

It is not necessary to have participated in organized ball in your past life, just have some knowledge of the game and an ability to make it around the bases. There are teams playing out of both Town Centre Park and Mundy Park, with practices and games on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and the season starting as soon as weather permits (March or April). Info: Len, 604941-0081 or lenraili@shaw.ca, or Barry, 604-936-8436 or the. langs@shaw.ca.

• Share Family and Community Services’ free seniors (60+) is offering a free, weekly support group that meets for 90 minutes on Wednesday mornings at Poirier community centre, Coquitlam. No group experience necessary. Info & registration: Rhea, 604-937-6964.

• Stroke Recovery Association of BC, Coquitlam branch at Dogwood Pavilion invites people recovering from stroke and their caregivers most Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for speech therapy, exercise, indoor bocce, music, dance, games, speakers, outings, fun and friendship, 624 Poirier St. (enter off Winslow Avenue).

Info: Margaret, 604-927-6093 or mhansen@coquitlam.ca.

• Share is running a free seniors’ support group for people

• Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-552-7221 or info@burquest.org.

• ABCs of Fraud, a consumer fraud prevention program for seniors, by seniors, gives free onehour presentations to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604437-1940 or ceas@telus.net.

• Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604-9411745.

POCO HERITAGE: BAKING & TREES • Bakers wanted to make goodies for PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society fundraising bake sale, to be held Nov. 29, noon-5 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Info: 604-927-8403 or email info@pocoheritage.org.

• Advance registration is open for PoCo Heritage’s Christmas lights bus tour of PoCo on Dec. 16. Cost: $20 per person. Registration: 604-927-8403 or info@pocoheritage. org to register.

60+ wanting to meet others and talk about things important to them. No group experience, no problem. Info and registration: Rhea, 604-937-6964.

• Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion; group also visits and entertains at seniors’ facilities weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 778-2854873 or 604-464-2252.

• Silver Chord Choir, for those over 50, meets Mondays, 3-5 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo; if you love to sing and have fun, you can join – no auditions. The choir, which has been going for 43 years, sings twice a month at seniors’ residences in the TriCities and at other events. Info: Teresa, 604-942-5144 or Ann, 604-464-5580.

• Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family and Community Services’ Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam (corner of Smith Avenue and Robinson Street).

Info: Gina, 604-937-6970.

• Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to seniors’ concerns. Seniors’ organizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604-576-9734, or email tsn@shaw.ca.

• The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month.

People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair

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• Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:453:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604927-6940.

• Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 604-933-6098.

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• Dogwood Drama Club is rehearsing the comedy “The Dearly Undeparted,” which will be presented on Nov. 29, Dec. 1 and 3 at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam (entrance and parking off Winslow Avenue). If you would like to get involved in the production but don’t want to learn lines, there are many backstage positions open, including costumes, makeup and stage setup. The club meets Mondays and Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. New members are always welcome. Info: Don, 604-526-2345.

• Used books, CDs and DVDs wanted by Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary for fundraising sales.

These items may be dropped off by the back wall beside the bookcase located outside of the gift shop at ERH.

NOTICES • Share gift wrap and Christmas tree volunteer opportunities are available. The gift wrap and tree will be at Coquitlam Centre, Dec. 4-24. To volunteer, call Ruth, 604-529-

• Parent Support Services Society of BC is looking for volunteer facilitators for their support groups. PSSSBC runs self-help circles located throughout the Lower Mainland and is searching for professional and supportive individuals to assist grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Info: samrah.mian@parentsupportbc.ca.

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AROUND THE HOUSE

Want continuous colour? Try porch pots IN THE GARDEN

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love the idea of continuing colour into the winter months using outside porch pots. What makes a great outdoor winter pot? It is a beautifully assembled collection of hardy evergreen and deciduous plants that really pop in winter – or it could be an arrangement of unique cut branches artistically displayed in an attractive container. In addition to looking amazing, it needs to withstand the abuse of winter weather (with some protection in the worst conditions) and still look great.

This whole idea of winter pots started about ten years ago in independent garden stores and has blossomed into a mainstream winter culture. Box stores now carry them big time and for the most part, they look reasonably good but I consider creating winter containers an art form and like all great containers, no matter the time of the year, they should be so much more than just okay. I would like to see them personalized and brought to a much higher level. Porch pots may be the only ‘garden’ you have in winter, so let’s make them spectacular.

I think zone 5 would be the target for cold hardiness, which should include about 80% of the Canadian population.

As with most things in life, you need to have a strategy for success. Winter presents a very different environment than the one enjoyed during the warm days of spring and summer, so a few key issues need to be addressed. First is the container.

You need a sturdy, suitable sized (45 to 60 cm / 18-24”) container to withstand winter winds and driving rain or snow.

The soil needs to be very open and porous and even if you use a high porosity mix, like Sunshine #4 or ProMix HP, it’s important to add about onethird fine fir or hemlock bark mulch or sawdust to get the level of porosity you need. In winter, roots survive far better in very well-drained mixes. Excess moisture can damage roots as it freezes.

Just the opposite is true when using cut branches. To keep the stems fresh and in place, you need heavy wet soil and surprisingly, most potting soils, if saturated with moisture, are great.

The weight of wet soil will also keep the pot steady in blustery weather.

When creating a container of cut greens, you need a mix of greens that will withstand winter cold and not desiccate in windy conditions. Pine is, by far, the best. Both the soft white pine (Pinus strobus) and scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris), blue spruce (Picea glauca) and noble and silver fir (Abies nobilis), when cut in late October

and November, should last until the weather warms up in spring. Soft-textured cedar (Thuja plicata) and weeping hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) are nice looking but they are more susceptible to drying out.

The colour, shape, texture and fragrance of these cut boughs are delightful. Misting them with water occasionally or leaving them out in winter rains will help keep their moisture content at an optimum level.

Once you arrange the greens into the style you love, the next step should be layering in colourful stems of shrub dogwoods. I particularly love the vibrant red stems of Cornus ‘Sibirica’ , the yellows of C. ‘Flaviramea’ and the yellow and orange stems of C. ‘Midwinter Fire’. Arranged among the greens, they jump out. The pure white stems of birch, especially ones with nicely textured bark, are fabulous as well. Not to be outdone, the curly willows (Salix ‘Tortuosa’) especially the golden and red stemmed varieties, add a whole new dimension of twists and curls that play with your eyes.

This is where artistry brings your arrangements to life – a few focal points work wonders.

Large colourful cones, like the long gently curved cones of white pine (Pinus strobus), naturally frosted with hardened sap, are among the best.

The long thin cones of norway spruce (Picea abies) are nice to work with too. There are many pine cones that look attractive, like P. ponderosa or its larger cousin P. arizonica and if you simply touch the tips of each cone with some white latex paint, it creates that fantastic ‘fresh snow’ look.

Layering in some colourful berries adds another level of richness to your arrangements.

Perhaps the very best are the berries of Ilex verticillata or those of deciduous holly. These also make wonderful zone 4 garden plants. Their vibrant red and now gold berries will make your arrangements rock.

If you’d like to bling up your arrangements and I certainly do, incorporate some larger glass stem balls. I like to use muted tones for a very classy look. Well-made artificial birds, perched on a few twigs, fit in nicely but avoid any cheesy stuff. Keep your arrangements looking very elegant.

In zone 6 and higher, a tropical look is very much ‘in’. To create this look, use native greens and then fill in with stems of evergreen magnolia. Their big rich shiny green leaves and brown undersides add a whole different perspective. These leaves will tolerate light frosts and they are unique and fun. Large proteas, from Australia and other southern countries, have an amazing cold tolerance and are truly eye-popping as focal points. Exotic dried tropical cones, seed pods and dried foliage add quite a new dimension for an elegant look and a nice tropical Christmas touch.

If you love creating living arrangements, the many new compact conifers and broad-

leaved plants, of all shapes and sizes, offer possibilities we’ve never had before. Tall thin yews (Taxus), columnar boxwood (Buxus ‘Graham Blandy’) and Japanese holly (Ilex ‘Sky Pencil’) are just a few of the uprights that add vertical lift. Fillers, like the orange fluffy Thuja ‘Rheingold’ and T. ‘Golden Tuffet’, add texture and focal points. Spill-overs, such as the compact ‘Gold Thread’ cypress, Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Aurea’ and the wonderful new evergreen carex grasses, like the new ‘EverColor’ and ‘Everillo’, the rich dark shiny C.E. ‘Everlime’ and the old standby C. ‘Evergold’, just finish things nicely. All of these will tolerate zone 6 and higher.

Adding value to living evergreen planters is the same as for fresh green arrangements. You don’t absolutely need one but a bow of sinamay looks rather charming spilling over and their tails trailing in among the greens, again playing nicely with your eyes. Adding clear minilights or LED lights will make all your porch pots, both cut greens and living planters, really sparkle.

I get excited about these amazing creations that we can enjoy for the Christmas season and right through winter. After Christmas, take out the obvious holiday décor and add pussy willow stems and bird feeders.

Have some fun.

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JUNIOR ‘A’ HOCKEY

Vees a tough test for the Coq. Express GARY MCKENNA Tri-CiTy News

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The Tri-City Eagles shutout the visiting Surrey Sharks during a 4-0 victory in division one field hockey at Town Centre Park last week. The Coquitlam club is currently first in the standings with a 7-2 record.

They’ve won 23 games in a row and have some of the best BCHL players in their lineup.

And this weekend the Penticton Vees will be bringing their show to the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex for a game junior ‘A’ hockey fans in Coquitlam have likely had circled on the calendar since the beginning of the season.

The Okanagan club features league-scoring leader Tyson Jost as well as Coquitlam-native Dante Fabbro, two potential firstround NHL draft picks.

Penticton is also solid between the pipes, with Anthony Brodeur, who leads the league in save percentage and goals against average. He is also the son of future hall of fame goalie Martin Brodeur.

So it goes without saying that the Express will have their hands full this Saturday night.

However, Coquitlam showed that they can defend against Penticton’s highflying offence during a road

DANTE FABBRO trip to the South Okanagan Events Centre Wednesday night.

The Express came out shooting in the first period and second period and, despite several chances, could not put the puck past Brodeur.

It was not until the second overtime period when Penticton’s Scott Conway took a pass from Fabbro and immediately put the puck past Coquitlam goalie Tyger Howat, that the 1-0 game was decided.

Howat was named second star of the match for his performance.

Coquitlam will also host the Wenatchee Wild on Friday at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. The Vees will be in town for Saturday night with puck drop for both games taking place at 7 p.m.

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Triumph rumbles in Richmond PoCo taekwondo athletes bring home the medals

Taekwondo black belt Natalie Fox has a new medal for the trophy case after competing in the North American and Caribbean championships in Richmond last week.

The Port Coquitlam athlete

bested the competition in the senior female 56 kg sparring division, besting the competition on her way to a first-place showing.

She was not the only Triumph Taekwondo athlete to make a trip to the podium last weekend.

Nik Zaitsev, another PoCo black belt, took silver in both the junior male third dan patterns competition and junior

male 75 kg sparring division, while Owen Deo took silver in the pre-junior middle weight sparring division.

Some of Triumph’s colour belt competitors also got in on the medal action.

Jonathon Thom, Sophia Stalone and Cody Simmons all had double gold performances, taking medals in both sparring and patterns.

Meanwhile, John Tomczyk,

Daniel Vakili, James Van Der Mark, James Wang, Elena Stalone, Stephanie Sauer, Cameron Markel, Michael Lane, Shelby Kierstead, Jake Gigliotti, Eric Colombo, Olivia Colombo and Denis Albu all took gold in sparring.

Ethan Cheung and Liz Kim took gold medals in patterns.

The competition took place at the Richmond oval last week.

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The CMFSC UNDER 14 Division 3 Blue Devils had not played for two weeks due to field closures. This past weekend they were scheduled again the CMFSC Under 14 Division 3 Celtics. The first half ended with Celtic leading 2-0. The Blue Devil players rallied in the second half and scored on a penalty shot by Saul Rodriguez that was put in with style and ease. Blue Devils scored a second goal on a break away by Michael Chen to tie the game 2-2. During the back and forth play for control the Blue Devils played with skill and effort combined with team play. During the first half Brandon Brandwick, the Blue Devil’s goalie, faced a fast and aggressive opposing team. Brandon faced numerous shots on net and came out challenging the opposing team with confidence and style. During the game we saw a boy play a soccer game that was college caliber and he never gave up even when with a few minutes left the game the Celtics went ahead 3-2. The Blue Devils came to the game as a team and grew as a team during this game. The Blue Devils gave Brandon a cheer at the end of the game and all players agreed that Brandon Brandwick deserves the recognition of the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Male Player of the Week.

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SPORTS IN BRIEF

Best takes on top clubs in B.C. at next week’s finals The Dr. Charles Best secondary AAA boys soccer team has punched its ticket to the provincial championships next week.

The Coquitlam club shut out last year’s B.C. champions Panorama Ridge secondary 3-0 in the final game of the Fraser Valley playdowns, with Best holding on to its number one ranking in the process.

Suhail Baresh was the first to put his team on the board with a goal just before halftime, while the team of Grade 11s and 12s turned up the intensity in the second part of the match.

Erik Morden and Matteo Polisi added insurance markers for the club, which kept the Surrey opponents pinned into their end for rest of the match.

Strong performances from Austin Cho and Quinn Dawson in the middle kept Panorama from mounting a comeback.

Best will now get ready for the B.C. High School Provincials, which take place in Burnaby between Nov. 26 and 28 at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex.

CARNEY

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SPORTS ON THE MENU IN POMO

Port Moody is inviting residents to get out and play on Saturday as the city participates in Sports Day In Canada, a national celebration that uses sport to build communities.

The day will kickoff with family games at activities between 9 a.m. at the gymnasium of the recreation complex. Anyone over the age of five can participate in activities like the human wheelbarrow, a disc toss, obstacle course, leap frog and other games.

A fitness challenge for people 13 and older will also take place between 9 and 10:15 a.m., giving participants the change to test their strength and endurace with pushups, planks, rowing and even more grueling exercises.

Finally, the Moody Mudder will take place between 10 a.m. and noon at the Inlet Centre fire hall, featuring an obstacle course that incorporates firefighting and police physical standards testing. (All Moody Mudder contestants are required to register at www.portmoody.ca and sign a waiver).

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regular season with a fifthplace showing at the high school field hockey provincials last week.

The club fell in the final game 3-2 to Kelowna secondary at the B.C. championships, after winning the league and districts earlier in the season.

The club also finished up the Fraser Valley playoffs in first place.

AAA FOOTBALL

Ravens will play under the dome The Terry Fox Ravens will compete under the dome during the AAA high school football quarterfinals at B.C. Place Stadium this Saturday.

The Port Coquitlam team, which is at the top of the Eastern Conference

division with a 6-0 regularseason record, will take on South Delta secondary, which finished up the regular season with a 2-3 record.

Kick off is at 5:30 p.m.

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The Gleneagle Talons field hockey team was undefeated in the regular season and the Fraser Valley playoffs. The club wrapped up the year with a fifth place showing in the B.C. high school provincial championships. high school soccer provincials after besting Abbotsford Traditional 1-0 secondary last week.

Carney keeper Patrick Dominges stayed solid for most of the game, which was decided with penalty kicks at the end of the match.

The AA provincials will take place at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex between Nov. 23 and 25.

MADRID

Coquitlam Madrid kept its undefeated streak alive last week with a commanding 5-0

shutout victory over Mission SC in under-17 boys soccer action.

Tyler McRae scored early for Madrid with the subsequent goals by Dominic Almeida and Yasith Darmasena. Brando Colangeli added a fourth marker with a great top-corner shot before Robert Benac rounded out the scoring with his team’s fifth of the game.

The club currently sports a 6-0-2 record.

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The Gleneagle Talons wrapped up an undefeated

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