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Mental health facility, commercial district are in works for Riverview 6-week feedback period for vision; Kwikwetlem looks to receive benefits JANIS WARREN
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A new vision for the old Riverview Hospital grounds in Coquitlam was unveiled for public comment yesterday (Thursday). But how the provincial government’s plans will jive with those from the Kwikwetlem First Nation are unclear. The high-level document was released by three provincial ministers in front of Valleyview Pavilion, a 1950s facility that will be razed to make way for two new buildings for mental health patients. Rich Coleman, Terry Lake and Stephanie Cadieux heralded the plan to build a 105-bed complex to replace the Centre for Mental Health and Addiction, located on the Willingdon Lands in Burnaby. Another building with 38 beds will be constructed to replace the Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre and Provincial Assessment Centre, also currently located on the Willingdon Lands. The province’s $175-million investment “is significant,” said Coleman, whose housing portfolio includes Riverview. And Health Minister Lake
A photo illustration prepared for Renewing Riverview shows a planned mental health complex on the 244-acre Riverview Hospital grounds in Coquitlam. said the new facilities will be in addition to the new 75-bed mental-health unit that will be open — around the same time, in 2019 — at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. But while many city officials at the press conference welcomed the news of more mental health services in the region, they also grumbled at the lack of details and the manner in which the vision
had been dropped on them — Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart said he received his copy 30 minutes prior. According to A Vision for Renewing Riverview and remarks made by Coleman Thursday, BC Housing intends to follow the community’s wishes to have Riverview return as a mental-health hub.
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Kyra Gregory-Cole has a Christmas wish, but it isn’t what would normally be on a nine-year-old’s list for Santa. The Grade 4 Irvine elementary school student wants to help those in dire need of assistance and she’s hoping the inspiration spreads to others. “We get presents under the tree but those people, they don’t get presents and I wanted to help them,” Kyra told The Tri-City News. “It’s so nice to give to people, it’s such a nice feeling.” So for the fourth year in a row Gregory-Cole, who could easily pass for one of Santa’s little elves, will stand with her mother and a handful of other helpers at the corner of Main and Hastings streets in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and distribute gloves, hats, scarves, socks, toiletries and other goodies to the region’s most vulnerable people. Amber Gregory said her daughter often wanted to join her in volunteering but, because it wasn’t always possible, she wanted to come up with some-
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Kyra Gregory-Cole, 9, is for the fourth year in a row handing out donated goods on Vancouver’s impoverished Downtown Eastside. thing she could do on her own. “Whenever we were out and about, she always wanted to help the homeless people,” Gregory said. “She’d buy them dinner or, if we were at the grocery store, she would buy them a bag of food. She just wanted to help.” The first year of Kyra’s Christmas Wish, they raised about $500 along with the donations of mitts, socks and other items. Word has spread, however, and donations have reached $1,600 (Gregory uses the money to purchase additional items in bulk), with even more cold-weather donations coming in. Gregory said far from complaining about standing out in
the cold all day, her daughter looks forward to the annual event starting in early November and says the experience of watching a little girl talk to someone who’s lost hope — “looking them in the eye as a real human being with a real conversation and letting them know they matter” — is simply magic. “Kyra’s motto is that if everyone has the passion to help, this world would be even more magical.” • To contribute to Kyra’s Christmas Wish, visit her fundraising page at gofundme.com/ kyraschristmaswish. She’ll be distributing items on the afternoon of Dec. 20. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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Prevost getting dolls, needs more for Syrian kids’ welcome gifts SARAH PAYNE
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Coquitlam’s Selina Prevost has been busily transforming dolls and stuffed toys for the children of Syrian refugees who will soon be arriving in Canada but she’s still hoping for more donations. As reported in The Tri-City News earlier this month, Prevost is transforming Bratz
dolls, removing their makeup, shortening their hair and pulling it into a ponytail, and trading their glitzy costumes for simple felt dresses and head scarves or shawls. She’s also making vests with Canada flags on them for small teddy bears. All the toys have a handmade tag attached that reads, “Welcome to Canada” in English and Arabic. Prevost hopes to have 100 of each when the refugees arrive over the coming weeks. “It’s been really great so far but I definitely need a few more [dolls and bears],”
Prevost said. In the past couple of weeks, she has had 55 dolls and about 80 teddy bears donated. Friends came by one evening for a “work party” to help out, and her daughters are pitching in as well. “Basically I do a little bit every night,” Prevost said. Donations can be dropped off at Cape Horn elementary (155 Finnigan St., Coquitlam) or at the mayor’s office at Coquitlam city hall, at the corner of Guildford and Pinetree ways. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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Larger garages, greater parking requirements for developers and even larger lot widths are some of the options being looked at for dealing with parking issues that have been cropping up on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain. A slew of complaints have come in from residents in the city’s newest neighbourhood, who say they have no space to put their vehicles. According to a staff report, the issue is particularly prevalent around the higher-density townhouse and smaller single-family lot developments. “We are well aware that week-in, week-out, this question is being raised about our parking standards and the various approaches we are taking with this,” said Jim McIntyre, the city’s general manager of planning and development. Developers are already required to provide 1.5 parking stalls per dwelling in the northeast but a staff report said the average car ownership rates in the area are higher. The document also noted that tenants in secondary suites are frequently being told by their landlords to park on the street while, in other cases, garages are being used for storage rather than parking. The issue prompted Coun. Mae Reid to suggest looking at the city’s zoning to potentially increase the size of the residential lots to accommodate the vehicles in the neighbourhood. But opinions varied at the council table over how much responsibility the city should take over parking issues in the northeast. Mayor Richard Stewart noted that many residents have turned their garages into games rooms or storage units while Coun. Chris Wilson blamed the accumulation of junk on people not being able to park on their own property. Coun. Teri Towner went one step further, saying residents who move into the higherdensity neighbourhoods need to be informed of some of the parking limitations before they purchase their homes. The housing choices in the area provide affordable homes for families, something she worried would be affected if lot sizes are increased. Residents also need to be more realistic about what they can fit on their properties, she added, noting that even with more regulations, it will still be hard to stop people from filling their garages with junk and parking boats in their driveways. “There are some people just don’t care,” she said. Staff are currently reviewing the issue and said that they would have a report back to council early in the new year outlining some potential policy changes. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC
BQ feedback until Dec. 31 The deadline for providing online feedback on the city of Coquitlam’s BurquitlamLougheed Neighbourhood Plan has been extended to Dec. 31. An online survey is currently available at www.
coquitlam.ca/blnp and residents, businesses and other stakeholders are encouraged to learn more about the plans and provide their input. The plan covers the area between North Road, Blue Mountain Street, the Port
Moody border and the Trans Canada Highway, excluding Maillardville. Once the document is drafted, it will guide council on future development decisions.
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public can help identify the Caucasian man who is in his 50s, about 5’7” tall with a medium build and grey hair. Anyone with information is asked to call 604-9451580 and quote file number 2015-41587 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca. @TriCityNews
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Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam are on a magazine’s list of B.C.’s top 10 best cities in which to live and work. This week, BCBusiness unveiled its second annual roll, showing Fort St. John defending its title. Coquitlam fell two spots from third to fifth place on the 2015 chart while PoCo rose from 13th to 10th. Rounding out its best list are: Dawson Creek, North Vancouver district, Squamish, Langley district, Surrey, Delta and New Westminster. Vancouver ranked 17th while Victoria took 20th. (Port Moody was not considered. “We excluded bedroom communities such as West Vancouver, Port Moody and White Rock, which had high incomes but relatively small job markets,” BCBusiness staff wrote in their online report.) The survey, which was carried out with Environics Analytics, examined 36 B.C. cities based on six economic factors: five-year average household income change; average household income; average household income under 35; five-year population change; unemployment rate; and percentage of households whose members have university degrees. David Munro, Coquitlam’s economic development manager, said the findings are “excellent news” for the municipality, which has been driving growth for a number of years (this month, city council approved a $500,000 fund
ees and its major contractors at least $19.75 an hour. Overall, Moore said, the Tri-Cities is a desirable place to live. “People are moving here all the time because of the natural elements and amenities we have.” BCBusiness will publish its findings in its January 2016 edition. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC
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A sharp increase in the number of tickets issued by Coquitlam bylaw officers has the city looking for more
screeners to oversee the dispute process. Currently, two staffers are tasked with reviewing disputed notices to check for evidence and any errors before they are handed off to the provinciallyappointed adjudicator. A staff report to Coquitlam city councillors noted that disputes are usually resolved once the person who received the ticket is made aware of the
city’s photographic evidence. But with the number of tickets increasing from 2,200 in 2006 to 13,499 in 2013, more fines are being disputed and staff say that more screening officers are necessary. On Monday, council voted in favour of a report that appoints all bylaw inspector 2s, clerk 3s and property use inspectors to act as screening officers as well as the manager
of bylaw and animal control services and their supervisors. The increase in the number of tickets issued has resulted from the city taking on responsibility for pay parking in the Town Centre area. The report noted that the number of tickets is also on the rise because more city workers have been appointed to issue tickets, including building, environmental services and
urban forestry staffers. That has caused the number of tickets issued to jump from 6,840 in 2011 to 8,982 in 2012 before hitting 13,499 in ’13. So far this year, there have been 655 disputed bylaw enforcement notices and each disputed ticket requires anywhere from 10 minutes to several hours to review. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC
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When Mill and Timber closes its doors to cedar and, perhaps, opens up for development, what people most want to see are a bigger Rocky Point Park, waterfront access, a public market and a wide mix of shops and services. A summary of feedback received to date on the Flavelle Oceanfront proposal has been released by planning consultants Brook Pooni Associates, and while it shows support for new development on the prime Moody Centre site, the common concerns centred on density and traffic, the environment and waterfront access. The report details community engagement efforts since the project was announced in the spring, including neighbourhood canvassing, an open house and information kiosks at community events such as Golden Spike Days, the Newport Village Summer Festival, Fraser Valley Food
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Port Moody will host an open house on Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. to present the public engagement results, Flavelle’s vision for the Mill and Timber property and the preliminary land use plan. City staff and Flavelle’s project team will be in attendance to answer questions. Truck Festival and more. Canvassing in Moody Centre, Pleasantside, Glenayre and College Park found most residents who responded to questions were neutral about the proposed development while slightly fewer expressed outright support. As well, the consultants found residents in neighbourhoods with views of Mill and Timber were well informed about the planning process so far while others were not aware of any potential development at the site. At community open houses, feedback included suggestions for a seawall promenade and housing with a west coast design as well as a mix of restaurants, bars and a public market. Common concerns touched on the area’s ability to handle a large volume of new traffic and the potential loss of well-paying jobs. Overall, however, there is keen interest in Mill and
Timber’s future. “In many of the project team’s conversations at the Newport Village Days, there were three themes that came up repeatedly,” the report states, including the need for waterfront park space, an acknowledgement that taller buildings could translate into more green space and ‘a sense of urgency and questions about when one could move in.’” Flavelle Oceanfront has submitted an official community plan amendment application to change its industrial/ special study area designation to Mixed Use — Oceanfront District, and would also require an amendment to Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy. If Metro approves the city’s proposal, the application goes back to PoMo for a rezoning application.
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Above right: Connor Diamond, a Grade 11 student at Riverside secondary school in Port Coquitlam, gets tips on bike repair from Ryan Gardiner, a certified bike technician from Cap’s Westwood Cycle. Staff from the local bike store have are teaching bike repair as part of a skills development program at the school. Above: Diamond and classmate Jean Sebastien Villeneuve in the class learning with Gardiner.
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Bike store shares skills with teens at Riverside Bike repair part of skills development class in PoCo DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News
Most people know how to ride a bike but how many know how to fix a flat or replace a broken chain? Too few, according to Chelsea Hobbis, marketing coordinator at Cap’s Westwood Cycle. But that’s about to change thanks to a unique partnership between the Port Coquitlambased business and Riverside secondary school. Starting this fall, students in Riverside’s skill development program for special needs kids have been learning about bike components, tools and safety, and how to repair bikes. For the past several weeks, the students have taken apart bikes and, with instruction provided by bike technician Ryan Gardiner, will put them back together. If all goes well, the students will be able to offer the refurbished bikes to KidSport TriCities to be sold to raise funds for sports registration fees for disadvantaged kids. “This is a great way for kids to get hands on and away from video games,” said Hobbis, who added bikes can provide independence for youth, especially if they know how to fix them.
Skill development teacher Christine Hilliard said the idea came about because one of her students used a bike to get around but was constantly without wheels because the bike needed repairs. By learning how to fix bikes themselves, she said, students could be more independent and the skills could transfer to other mechanical areas. What’s more, by donating the bikes back to KidSport to be sold, the students can feel good about giving back to kids in their community. “Riverside kids use KidSport assistance so it’s great to be able to support them,” Hilliard said. Gardiner, who is originally from Australia and was headhunted by Westwood Cycle for his bike technician skills, said he’s having fun being a teacher. “It’s easy for me to do something I love,” he said. The class consists of three boys who learn bike repair skills on Tuesday mornings but one day, the program might expand to other classes, schools and districts, Hobbis said. (In addition to its Poco and Port Moody stores, Cap’s Westwood has outlets in Maple Ridge and Burnaby.) “You have to start somewhere and it’s great to have hope,” she said, adding, “Nobody remembers their first video game but everyone remembers their first bike.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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an the city of Port Coquitlam afford to pay people a living wage? Can it afford not to? The knee-jerk reaction to this notion of paying employees a decent wage based on the cost of living would be to say No. But while it could cost a bit more each year to pay at least $19.75 per hour to staff and contracted workers who make less, there are valuable benefits of lifting people out of poverty and the city would benefit directly. That’s because those with more to spend help the economy and have the opportunity to be more fully engaged, productive and contributing members of society. Is a living wage the answer to the high cost of living in Metro Vancouver, and the demobilization of workers by technology? No. But it’s a start.
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THE PARTY SEASON
Wives, husbands & the delicate dance of getting ready AS I SEE IT
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t’s the festive time of year, when folks are frequently out and about — company events, social occasions, family gatherings, etc. I was sitting around the other day, (not so) patiently waiting for my wife to get ready to go somewhere, and in quiet desperation, I mulled the complex synchronization process for a couple to “get ready.” My learning curve in this respect could be judged as less than stellar. It took years. In fact, my wife might suggest I have not yet achieved full enlightenment. Many of you, I’m sure, can relate. Me: “Are you ready to go?” Her: “In a few minutes.” Me: “But a few minutes ago you said you were ready.” Her: “I am, almost.” Me: “Almost is not ready.” Her: “Don’t pester me. I’m getting ready!” As we can see, the interpretation of “ready” can vary dramatically between the genders and, I suspect, has for generations. If you and your partner have managed to switch these roles or, better yet, fully reconcile them, well, congratulations!
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The first time I asked my eventual wife-to-be if she was ready and she replied in the affirmative, I made the mistake of interpreting that to mean she was actually prepared to walk out to the car. More than two decades have passed since then but I have come to marginally appreciate that when she says, “I’m ready,” it actually means one of two things: • One: “I am now mentally prepared. I am satisfied that I have carefully considered what I need to do in order to get ready, and I am engaged in the process of doing them.” Think of “Ready, Set, Go.” Note that Set is between Ready and Go, and that Ready is at the beginning of the sequence. It is a distance from Go. There is a transition through Set. • Two: “I am saying I am ready because that is what you want to hear. If I tell you I’m ready, you go away for a while and I can then continue to get ready. I am standing here not fully dressed because I have not yet fully confirmed what I am going to wear. Do I look ready?!” She then offers that if I really want to be helpful, I will help select an outfit. Eager to do so, I point at something. “That.”
And that draws an immediate suspicious look. “You did that too quickly. You’re just saying that to rush me.” I now operate on the principle that we are ready when we are both in the vehicle and wheeling out of the driveway — as in Go. Now, this next part I’ve known for years, but I still occasionally do it. I simply cannot resist the temptation: “I’ve been ready for ages!” That statement carries distinct circumstances. The observation is painfully obvious. The past hour has been spent pacing, calling out the time and making repeated tours to check on m’lady’s progress — and issue encouraging rhetoric. Stating the painfully obvious can result in the “get ready” process becoming grievously delayed. As well, when I utter the above statement, I must be absolutely and positively certain that I am indeed ready. If I make this announcement and then need to drive back home because I forgot something, she will be ready to throttle me. And for that, she’ll be ready immediately.
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The Editor, I am writing this letter in recognition of two employees who work for the city of Coquitlam at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex as lifeguards. On Nov. 30, my 71-yearold mother Neda went to the aquafit program at the pool as she has been doing for over the past year. She left the program early and went to the change room, where she started to feel dizzy. She took a seat on a bench, where she became short of breath and asked for help. It was at this point that employee Margaret Philip noticed the pale look and signs of something not right. Margaret got the attention of lifeguard Aliya Boulanger, who dropped her task immediately and took action with administering oxygen. She stayed with her until BC Ambulance Advanced Life Support arrived and took
The Editor, Jill Calder is the executive director of the New View Society in Port Coquitlam. She has been instrumental in bringing the society’s mission of community health through mental health to life, believing in the resiliency of the individual and their vision creating an environment for growth and recovery. Jill keeps supportive housing, vocational, employment, social and personal growth services actively operating, and, does whatever is needed to have a dream for a community wellness centre. Jill is definitely the captain of this awesome ship, which in turn keeps the success of the society alive. The board of directors and staff work in partnership with its members and the community. The society’s wellness and leisure programs utilize and recreation experiences to promote wellness and provide opportunities for each member to be active in their road to recovery. For this non-profit organization, the volunteer program plays a huge role. Participation provides invaluable support to the members and to the community and staff view volun-
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The Editor, At this special time of year, when we are all caught up in the spirit of giving, many worthwhile charities are holding pledge drives and the media attention they receive is overwhelming. Unfortunately, the same is not true for charities that help animals — the attention they receive is underwhelming. This fall, we learned that there have been a very high number of orphaned bear cubs turned in to rehab facilities, and Langley’s Critter Care Wildlife Rescue, which has taken care of a number of cubs from the Tri-Cities, is at capacity with 26 orphaned black bear cubs. While it is heartening to know that we have wonderful places that can offer rehabilitation to our wildlife, the truth is they can’t help the animals without help from us. In my grown family, we no longer buy presents for one another. Instead, we are free to give a little help here and there, as we choose. And while we each have certain charities that tug at our own heart strings, I ask you to also consider the animals this Christmas and give something to those that are helping them too. Jacqueline Hohmann, Surrey
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So this Christmas, when you’re making out your donations, please include New View because you never know when a friend, family member or even you may need this special haven. And to New View Society, thank you for giving me back the true meaning of Christmas. Jenny Farley, Port Coquitlam
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But that’s contrary to the objectives of the Kwikwetlem First Nation, which claims aboriginal rights and title to Riverview (it’s proceeding with legal action against the province, a process it said will take up to five years). The band said it’s seeking to maximize economic spinoffs and include market housing, a topic not well received at the last Riverview open house forum at the Executive Plaza Hotel in June. In its mandate, which is attached to the visioning document, the band states it objects to “the continued use or expansion of health services and/ or facilities, including mental health, addictions or treatment facilities without the express prior consent of the KFN.” As well, the Kwikwetlem have voiced their expectation for “significant financial accommodation for redevelopment that is not in-step with KFN principles, objectives and interests of the site.” In addition, with any commercial opportunities that arise, KFN will “want to own some or all of those businesses,” it states. And while BC Housing has committed to a “break-even mandate” for Riverview, the provincial vision makes it clear that any money earned by Kwikwetlem won’t be part of
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The Valleyview building, site of Thursday’s press conference, will be torn down to make way for new mental health facilities. that core principle. “Additional revenue must be generated — beyond whatever revenues are generated by KFN opportunities — to fulfill the overall vision and mandate for this site,” it reads. Kwikwetlem Chief Ron Giesbrecht was introduced at Thursday’s news conference but did not stay long and did not return a call from The TriCity News for comment afterward.
Both Coleman and the TriCities Chamber of Commerce have pledged to work with the band, although Coleman told reporters no decisions had been made regarding market housing on the site. Coleman said the province is also committed to creating a complete community at Riverview. Its vision shows four distinct precincts: at the north, a health component that includes the cemetery; in the centre, the village and high
street; and at the south end, economic development. All amenities would be within a 10-minute walk that would see shops, schools, parks and public places with a mix of housing types to meet all demographics and income levels, it reads. Chamber CEO Michael Hind issued a press release Thursday, stating Victoria’s vision is in line with the business group’s goals. But Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge, chair of the city’s
Riverview Lands advisory committee, said much still has to be discussed and he plans to call a committee meeting for next month. Coquitlam-Maillardville NDP MLA Selina Robinson, whose riding includes the Riverview site, said she intends to file freedom of information requests to get more specifics on the vision. She said she’s disappointed with the BC Liberal govern-
ment’s approach to mental health programs for youth. A select standing committee on children and youth has yet to come out with its long-awaited report, she said. “I feel this is being done very piecemeal,” Robinson said. “They’re announcing a few beds here, some beds there. There’s no overall vision for the youth. Everything they’re doing seems to be a one-off.” Robinson also speculated the announcement was made this week as Premier Christy Clark is due to set a date for the byelection in the neighbouring riding of Coquitlam-Burke Mountain. But BC Liberal MLA Linda Reimer told The Tri-City News the vision comes as the province is close to ending its lease for Willingdon. Victoria sold the 16 hectares to the Musqueam and TsleilWaututh nations for $57.9 million and, last year, they teamed up with the Aquilini Investment Group to develop the site. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC
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Mayors: We want more power over TransLink Min. Fassbender refuses to make further changes JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS
Metro Vancouver mayors are demanding the province give them complete power over TransLink, its budget, policies and transportation planning. The call for legislation to significantly reform TransLink governance comes from the Metro regional district, which had a task force draw up recommendations in the wake of the failed plebiscite on transit expansion. Metro board chair Greg Moore said shifting control to the mayors’ council is needed to rebuild public confidence in TransLink and to ensure transportation and land use planning is coordinated and does not work at cross purposes. “We heard from the plebiscite that people want more accountability out of TransLink,” said Moore, the mayor of Port Coquitlam. “We think an elected body is the way to get that accountability.” Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay, who chaired the task force, predicted Metro will only solve its transit challenges “if elected officials are responsible for the governance of how the service is delivered, and if there are strong links between the regional growth strategy and transportation planning at TransLink.” The provincial government has tweaked TransLink’s structure a couple of times since it took away elected control of TransLink in 2008 in favour of an appointed board that met in secret up until this year. Initially, the mayors’ council on regional transportation was given virtually no power except to approve or reject requests from the board for tax increases for transit expansion. That led to an ongoing funding impasse between the mayors and the provincial government, with many mayors refusing to consent to new revenue sources unless they also got more control over how money would be spent. Adjustments in 2014 gave the two mayors who lead the mayors’ council seats on the TransLink board, along with two seats for provincial representatives. The mayors’ council also got approving authority over TransLink’s long-term transportation strategy and 10-year investment plan, but not direct
authority over the budget and other decision making. Municipal critics say the current structure leaves too much room for conflict between the planning by Metro on land use and that of TransLink on transit and the bridges it’s responsible for, and the province on its provincial bridges and highways. Minister for TransLink Peter Fassbender said be doesn’t intend to make further changes to TransLink’s structure, predicting that public confidence will improve as mayors and provincial directors continue to work together on the board, and a new CEO is hired. “What we need to do is work hard to work together to find the solutions,” Fassbender told reporters. “It’s not structure.” The Metro resolution says TransLink’s legislation should be redrawn to give the mayors’ council sole responsibility for “all policy decisions, including those required in the development of strategies, transportation plans, investment plans, annual budgets and funding sources.” Other transportation authorities around the world have an elected person or board ultimately in charge. Moore said the board’s backup plan is to push for quarterly joint planning sessions between the mayors’ council, the TransLink board and the provincial minister to strive for better coordination. Canadian Taxpayers Federation B.C. director Jordan Bateman doubts that will be productive. “How do you put 40 people in a room who refuse to budge on their own roles and responsibilities and expect to get any good results out of it?” Bateman agreed more accountability is needed at TransLink, but questioned whether it should be entirely through the mayors. “I’m very reluctant to give the mayors full power over TransLink because they just tried to impose a sales tax hike on us.” jnagel@blackpress.ca @jeffnagel
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Mossom wins $10k for education efforts Heritage Woods students’ video won the money DIANE STRANDBERG Tri-CiTy News
Two years after a devastating fire, Mossom Creek hatchery is fully operational, with three species of salmon — pink, coho and chum — in incubation and plans to provide more education programming for children and adults. And this week, operators of the Port Moody facility got some more good news: Mossom is the recipient of a $10,000 grant it will use to hire an education co-ordinator. The grant, one of five BC Hydro is giving out to B.C. organizations as part of its Community Champions Award, was chosen with an online contest in which Heritage Woods secondary school students Ethan Volberg, Pierce Kinch and Graeme Lyon produced a video and people had to vote. “We can’t thank them enough and all of our supporters,” said Ruth Foster, hatchery co-founder, who said people from all over the world voted on the Mossom project to win the grant. Now, with the money in hand, Mossom is planning its educational programming for the year and will reach out to School District 43 teachers in
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This week, volunteers at Mossom Creek Hatchery in Port Moody collected 6,000 coho eggs for incubation and counted approximately 44,000 chum eggs. The hatchery is also raising pink salmon for the first time. Right: Cléone Todgham, a biologist, will be co-ordinating Mossom’s educational programs. January to find out what they would like to see. “We want to work with them and ask them ‘What do you need?’” said Cléone Todgham, a volunteer who has been performing the educational coordinator role. Pat Dennett, vice-president of the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society, said the funds are important so Mossom can enhance its role in the community. But he said funds
are still needed to also run the education centre and hatchery, and BIMES will be looking for more community support in the future. “I want to see generation after generation coming here,” Dennett said, noting that everyone who visits during Sunday open houses or by invitation “is totally blown away by what we have here,” and he hopes that will turn into more support and volunteers for the hatchery.
There is much work to be done, he noted, pointing to the volunteers who recently collected coho eggs from local brood stock and were spending the day counting chum eggs and pulling out dead ones to prevent fungus from spreading. Meanwhile, Eagle Mountain middle school in Anmore is also benefitting from a $1,000 grant
from BC Hydro’s Community Champions Award and will be using the money to build a garden. • For more information about Mossom and to donate, visit mos-
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CHRISTMAS LIGHT LIST
Check out displays of lights, more in Tri-Cities
COQUITLAM
• Cable Court: All 19 houses in this cul de sac are lit up for Christmas — some a little and some a lot, with about 50,000 lights altogether. • 1440 Cambridge Dr.: The Murphy home has more than 30,000 lights with music, an electric train with bells and whistles, electric tram with falling snow, nativity scene, 5.5-metre candle, 2.5 meter wreath, Santa workshop with elves, and a hot air balloon. Collecting for BC’s Children’s Hospital. Open 5 to 10 p.m. daily. • 3376 Creston Close: The Lanctot-Montgomery home is once again ready for viewing from 5 to 11 p.m. until Jan. 1. Tens of thousands of LED lights as well as snowmen, penguins and other assorted lit characters with a lighting scheme of red and white — and touch of green here and there. Be sure to watch for Santa Claus in the upstairs window above the garage, where he will be watching and waving to everyone who visits. • 1417 Garibaldi Pl.: John and Trudy invite you to enjoy their homemade Christmas for the 34th year. More than 100 hand-painted display pieces on house and in the yard. Two themes: traditional Christmas with manger scene, shepherds, wise men and angels; plus contemporary Christmas with Santa, reindeer, toy trains, nutcrackers and singing snowmen — all lit up with more than 4,000 lights. Display is open daily from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. • 927 Lillian St.: Pretty display of thousands of twinkling lights, polar bears, penguins, snowmen, horse and carriage, trees, presents, shivering snowman, snowflakes, candy canes, etc. Open daily through Jan. 1, 4:30 to 10 p.m. • 365 Hickey Dr.: The Ho Ho House on Hickey features 1,370 channels controlling 12,500
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Whenever The Tri-City News updates the online map of local Christmas light displays, we’ll tweet that out — so follow us on Twitter (@ TriCityNews) and you’ll know about the latest hot spots right away. MORE
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lights, including a mega tree, multiple mini trees, a candy cane fence and, of course, HO HO HO’s. Open 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. daily.
PORT COQUITLAM
• 1228 Oriole Pl.: More than 17,000 lights, 32 channels set to music. Lights on from 5:30 to 10 p.m. until New Year’s. Donations accepted for the Royal Columbian Hospital neonatal intensive-care unit. • 3313 Rae St.: More than 100,000 lights plus ground displays synchronized to music plus a decorated 70-foot tree at the “Miracle on Rae Street.” Lights will be on Sunday to Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m.. Contributions to the food bank will be gratefully accepted. The homeowners request that, as a courtesy to their neighbours, visitors don’t block or turn around in driveways. • 2191 Grant Ave.: Gene Hartley has 40,000 lights, Santa Claus and his reindeer, mini blow-up figurines, a giant nutcracker, Santa Claus Christmas musical Elvis Presleys and find-a-Grinch for the kids. @TriCityNews
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This home at 927 Lillian St. in Coquitlam features thousands of twinkling lights and many figurines, including snowmen, polar bears and penguins. For a map of local light displays, go to www.tricitynews.com. PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until January 4, 2016. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on www.getyourtoyota.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. *Lease example: 2016 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 DZ5BNT-A with a vehicle price of $38,525 includes $1,855 freight/PDI leased at 2.99% over 40 months with $3,675 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $178 with a total lease obligation of $17,950. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. †Finance example: 2.49% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2016 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 DZ5BNT-A. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. **Lease example: 2016 Corolla CE BURCEM-6A MSRP is $17,580 and includes $1,585 freight/PDI leased at 0.49% over 40 months with $1,275 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $78 with a total lease obligation of $7,545. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.07.†† Finance example: 0.49% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2016 Corolla CE BURCEM-6A. Applicable taxes are extra. ***Lease example: 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A with a vehicle price of $26,220 includes $1,855 freight/PDI leased at 0.49% over 40 months with $2,350 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $125 with a total lease obligation of $12,366. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Up to $2,000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on select 2015 RAV4 models. Finance example: 0.49% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡Non-stackable Cash back offers valid until January 4, 2016, on select models and may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may by January 4, 2016. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ‡‡Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 24, 36, 48 and 60 month leases of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 48-month lease, equals 96 payments, with the final 96th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Lease payments can be made monthly or semi-monthly basis but cannot be made on a weekly basis. Weekly payments are for advertising purposes only. Visit your Toyota Dealer or www.getyourtoyota.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.
As we have in previous years, The Tri-City News is printing a list of large light displays in the Tri-Cities for Christmas. To add your home to The Tri-City News’ list, send your name and address along with details of your display (how many lights, special displays, hours and days of operation plus any charities for which you’re collecting money or food) to newsroom@tricitynews.com. As well, check out this story online for a map of local light displays.
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PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS
Thousands warned of prop. value spike BC Assessment sends out early notifications
GET READY TO CELEBRATE!
JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS
An unusually high number of Metro Vancouver homeowners are being warned they will get a sharply higher property assessment next month that may trigger an unwelcome property tax increase. BC Assessment says it has sent out 37,000 early notification letters across B.C., with almost two-thirds of them going to Metro Vancouver home owners. That’s significantly more than most years. “Early notification letters are mailed to property owners who can expect an increase of at least 15% above the average increase in their local taxing jurisdiction,” said assessor Jason Grant. “We want to ensure impacted property owners are aware of the significant increases and we welcome them to contact us. if they have any questions or concerns.” Increases of 15 to 25% will be typical for single-family detached houses in Vancouver,
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The countdown is on—join us to kick off our year-long celebrations!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2016 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Official ceremony 11:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
Summer’s sale prices become next year’s property tax assessments — and some are going way up in Metro Vancouver. the North Shore, Burnaby, Tri-Cities, New Westminster, Richmond and Surrey, Grant said. He said typical strata residential increases will be in the five to 10% range. Examples of the sort of increases coming in the Surrey area include a 1981 detached house in South Surrey that will
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see its 2016 assessment climb 10% to $790,000 from $716,000, as well as a 1983 house in Fleetwood that’s up 11% from $514,000 to $573,000. The final assessments that go out in early January reflect the market value as of July 1.
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I still have a bright future.
Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier Street
FREE RECREATION Swimming • Skating • Curling Try-it Fitness classes • Stick, Ring & Puck Free swimming also available at City Centre Aquatic Complex
ENTERTAINMENT, COQUITLAM 125 DISPLAYS & MORE! Cupcakes • World-class balloon twisting! Roving historical characters • Amazing face painters Drypoint print making demonstration & activity
Licensed lounge with live music 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Onsite parking is limited—consider transit, walking or carpooling.
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Volunteer, become a corporate partner or have your event sanctioned for Coquitlam 125! Visit coquitlam125.ca/GetInvolved
Christmas Lights can be recycled. Burned out or old Christmas lights aren’t garbage. They can be dropped off for free at participating light fixture recycling depots. Find out more at rcbc.ca.
SEPARATE YOUR WASTE. Coquitlam’s waste collection program FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT COQUITLAM.CA/TRASHTALK OR PHONE 604 927 3500
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Visit coquitlam125.ca—your source for all things celebration in 2016! CITYOFCOQUITLAM | #COQUITLAM125
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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
School and Program Registration Information
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550 Poirier St., Coquitlam, BC V3J 6A7 I Phone: 604-939-9201 I Fax: 604-939-7828 I Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
The school district offers a variety of educational programs that require registration. Included in this pull-out are many of these programs, and details about information meetings, registration periods and deadlines.
Kindergarten Registration for September 2016 When Can My Child Start Kindergarten?
Children who are five years old on or before December 31, 2016 may enter school in September 2016. You may defer your child’s enrolment until September 2017.
When Should I Register My Child?
Kindergarten registration (except for Programs of Choice Montessori, Bilingual Mandarin, Reggio and French Immersion) within School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) will be held on February 2, 3, 4 in all elementary schools. If you are interested in registering your child in one of our Programs of Choice please visit www. sd43.bc.ca for more information on application deadlines and Parent Information meeting locations. All students must be registered for Kindergarten at their catchment area school.To determine your catchment school access the school locator on our website. If parents wish their child to attend an out of catchment school they will be provided the opportunity to apply for a cross catchment transfer, beginning on February 5, 2016 with the deadline of February 17, 2016 (visit our website for more information). If enrolment projections show that space is available, cross-catchment transfer applications will be accepted in accordance with the following priorities: (i) catchment area child; (ii) non-catchment area child; and (iii) non-school district child. Please note that siblings of students who will be in attendance at a school are considered as a catchment area child at that school. Students with sibling status still need to complete a cross catchment form. Please refer to our website for more information on the cross catchment process. Can I use my childcare facility address to determine my child’s school attendance area? According to the School Act, enrolment can only be based on the home address.
Cross Catchment Application Process 2016 - 2017 Parents can apply for a school outside of their neighbourhood catchment school.To do so you must complete a “Cross Catchment Application.” Placement is based on space availability. Cross Catchment Process: Information on the cross catchment process can be obtained from our website: www.sd43.bc.ca. The District is encouraging use of the electronic version of the application form accessed through our website www.sd43.bc.ca beginning February 5th at 9:00 a.m. The process will close on February 17th at 4:30 p.m. Application requirements can be found on our website. Paper forms will also be available at all schools as of February 5th at 9:00 a.m. All completed paper applications must be returned in person or by mail to the School District Office at 550 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, V3J 6A7 by the closing date. Faxed or email copies will NOT be accepted. The school locator on our website provides a student’s designated catchment area schools. Catchment is based on home address.
Should I Bring Anything for Registration? Please bring the following documents:
• Proof of citizenship for parent & child (one of): birth certificate; passport; PR Card; Canadian Citizenship Card. • Proof of B.C. residency for parent (one of): rental contract; property purchase contract; income tax statement; property tax statement; and 2 of the following documents: utility bill; B.C. driver’s licence; B.C. vehicle registration; Canadian bank or credit card statement; B.C. ID. • Proof of Guardianship: please refer to ‘Funding Eligibility Checklist’ on our website or contact your neighbourhood school.
NON-RESIDENTS
Please contact the International Education Department at 604-936-5769 or visit at 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Bring along proof of citizenship for parent and student, proof of residency and proof of guardianship (if applicable).
To learn more about these and other programs visit our website: www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs
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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) School and Program Registration Information French Immersion Application Process
Montessori Program Application Process
Why choose French Immersion for your child?
WHAT IS MONTESSORI?
Extend their horizons through learning another language!
• Montessori is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam). • The program provides a rich learning environment for students. It is based on Montessori principles and fulfills the expectations of the Ministry of Education. • The program is available to students in Kindergarten to Grade 8. • The Montessori approach supports continuous progress, as students learn to work on personal goals and academic challenges. • Students learn to work independently, in small groups and as peer leaders. • The program is delivered following the Montessori philosophy of learning. • Students make use of a variety of information sources in their project work, including explorations, technology, print and human resources. • The program supports students in becoming lifelong learners and global citizens.
French Immersion: • Offers all students whose first language is not French the possibility of completing the prescribed B.C. curriculum and learning French at the same time; • Helps students develop strong communication skills in both English and French; and • Expands cultural horizons and helps prepare students for the global economy. KINDERGARTEN ENTRY If you are considering EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION in September 2016, it is recommended that you attend an information meeting to learn about the program. Meetings will take place at: ROCHESTER ELEMENTARY 411 Schoolhouse St., Coq Mon., Jan. 4 at 7:00 p.m.
COQUITLAM RIVER ELEM. 4250 Shaughnessy St., Coq. Tues., Jan. 5 at 7:00 p.m.
MARY HILL ELEMENTARY IRVINE ELEMENTARY 1890 Humber Cres., Port Coq. 3862 Wellington St., Port Coq. Wed., Jan. 6 at 7:00 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 7 at 7:00 p.m. GLENAYRE ELEMENTARY 495 Glencoe Dr. Port Moody Fri., Jan. 8 at 7:00 p.m. As these are information meetings for parents, kindly make arrangements to leave your children at home. Applications for Early French Immersion are to be completed online from January 14 – 20, 2016. Application forms will only be available online from January 14 at 9:00 a.m. to January 20 at 4:00 p.m. Space is limited and a draw (lottery) will be used, if necessary. LATE ENTRY (GR. 6) If you are considering LATE FRENCH IMMERSION in September 2016, it is recommended that you attend an information meeting to learn about the program. Meetings will take place at: PITT RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL MOODY MIDDLE SCHOOL 2070Tyner St., Port Coq. 3115 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Mon., Jan. 11 at 7:00 p.m. Tues., Jan. 12, at 7:00 p.m. BANTING MIDDLE SCHOOL 820 Banting Dr., Coq. Wed., Jan. 13 at 7:00 p.m. Applications for Late French Immersion are to be completed online from January 15 - 21, 2016. Application forms will only be available online from January 15 at 9:00 a.m. to January 21 at 4:00 p.m. Space is limited and a draw (lottery) will be used, if necessary. For further information on Early and Late French Immersion visit our website: www.sd43.bc.ca or contact Sophie Bergeron at 604-937-6392.
APPLICATION PROCESS: • Children must be entering Kindergarten or Grade 1 in September 2016. • Application forms will be available at the January 11, 2016 information meeting (see below), at elementary schools offering Montessori, and on the District website: www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/Montessori. • Montessori is available at the following elementary schools: Aspenwood (in-catchment placements only), Baker Drive, Hampton Park, Harbour View, James Park, Miller Park, and Seaview. • Completed application forms must be mailed or hand delivered (no faxes or emails accepted) to the Coquitlam School Board Office (550 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, V3J 6A7) no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. •There are a number of spaces available for Late Montessori Program applications in Grade 6 at Montgomery Middle School and at Scott Creek Middle School. Please contact Mr. Rob McFaul at 604-939-7367 or email: Montgomery@sd43.bc.ca or Mr. Rob Foot at 604-945-0156 or e-mail ScottCreek@sd43.bc.ca for further information. Please note that applications for Kindergarten/Grade 1 is done by a random draw and will be limited to the number of spaces available. Late application forms will not be part of the draw. For parent convenience, two information meetings are planned for: Monday, January 11, 2016 (4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; or 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) Gallery Room - Winslow Centre 1100 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam
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Bilingual Mandarin Program
Late Montessori Program
Application Process
(Grade 6 Entry) Application Process
WHAT IS THE BILINGUAL MANDARIN PROGRAM? Bilingual Mandarin is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Kindergarten through Grade 5 level for the 2016/2017 school year and is located at Walton Elementary School. This program will include Grades 6 and 7 at Scott Creek Middle for the 2016/2017 school year.
Broaden their love of learning through an enriched Montessori program! WHAT IS MONTESSORI? • Montessori is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam). • The program provides a rich learning environment for students. It is based on Montessori principles and fulfills the expectations of the Ministry of Education. • The program is available to students in Kindergarten to Grade 8. • The Montessori approach supports continuous progress, as students learn to work on personal goals and academic challenges. • Students learn to work independently, in small groups and as peer leaders. • The program is delivered following the Montessori philosophy of learning. • Students make use of a variety of information sources in their project work, including explorations, technology, print and human resources. • Montessori at middle school emphasizes critical and creative thinking, community service and student-initiated learning with in-depth studies. • The program supports students in becoming lifelong learners and global citizens. Late Montessori Application Process at Montgomery & Scott Creek Middle Schools (Grade 6 entry)
Regardless of their first language, the program offers all students the possibility of completing fifty percent of the prescribed B.C. curriculum in Mandarin (Mandarin Language Arts, Math, Health and Career, and P.E.) and 50 per cent of the prescribed B.C. curriculum in English (English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies and Fine Arts). Students develop strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin. Students develop their knowledge of other cultures and the program helps prepare students for the global economy. APPLICATION PROCESS: Children must be entering Kindergarten or Grade 1 in September 2016. Application forms will be available at the January 12, 2016 information meeting (see below) at Walton Elementary School, and on the district website: www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/Mandarin on January 13, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Completed application forms must be mailed or hand delivered (no faxes or emails accepted) to the Coquitlam School Board Office (550 Poirier Street, Coquitlam V3J 6A7) no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Please note that applications for Kindergarten/Grade 1 is done by a random draw and will be limited to the number of spaces available. Siblings of students already enrolled in the Bilingual Mandarin Program at Walton will be given first priority. Please clearly identify sibling status on the application form. Late application forms will not be part of the draw. A parent information meeting is planned for: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 6:00 p.m. Walton Elementary School 2960 Walton Ave., Coquitlam As this is an information meeting for parents, kindly make arrangements to leave your children at home.
AN INVITATION TO PARENTS: If you are considering the Montessori program at middle school in September 2016, you are invited to attend an information meeting to learn about the program. An information meeting regarding the middle school program will take place at: MONTGOMERY MIDDLE SCHOOL 1900 Edgewood Avenue, Coquitlam Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Application forms will be available at the information meeting or online. For further information visit our website at www.sd43.bc.ca or contact Rob McFaul, Principal, Montgomery Middle School at 604-939-7367 or e-mail: montgomery@sd43.bc.ca or Rob Foot, Principal, Scott Creek Middle School at 604-945-0156 or e-mail: scottcreek@sd43.bc.ca
For more information visit our website at www.sd43.bc.ca To learn more about these and other programs visit our website: www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs
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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) School and Program Registration Information Reggio Influenced Program Application Process
WHAT IS THE REGGIO PROGRAM? At Meadowbrook, the Reggio Influenced approach has several guiding principles: The Image of the Child: Children are viewed as powerful, capable and resourceful. Emergent Curriculum: Because we are a B.C. public school, we are guided by the B.C. Ministry of Education Curriculum; the delivery of this curriculum is based on the natural curiosities of children. Sometimes it will emerge from the children’s interests or may also be sparked by the teacher strategically putting out a provocation to see how the children respond or by posing inquiry based questions that deepen learning and understanding. Project Work: In-depth studies that develop out of children’s ideas, questions, and interests are part of the Reggio Influenced classroom. Projects may last for short or extended periods of time and may involve individuals, small groups or the whole class. With teacher support, children choose what materials to use to support their explorations and how to research, share and re-represent their learnings. Representational Development:The arts are important in Reggio influenced practice and are often integrated into daily activities to maximize children’s development. The Role of the Environment: Careful consideration is given to the look and feel of the classroom environment. Classrooms are organized for small, medium and large group project work and with neutral colours, natural materials and calming lighting. Documentation: Children’s learning becomes visible through regular documentation.Teachers photograph children in action and they record their words to describe their learning experience.This documentation is revisited by students, parents and teachers to assess learning and guide practice. Parent Involvement and Sense of Community: Parents input is invited to support student engagement and learning and parents are invited to share their expertise and passions with the school community. Educators work together with children, families, and community partners/members to create a strong identity and interconnectedness that supports all learners. Our Natural Environment:The world outside our doors is a key element of the Reggio Influenced program at Meadowbrook. Students are outdoors on a daily basis, rain or shine, to explore and learn from the richness of our natural environment. Social Emotional Learning: The best learning emerges in the context of supportive relationships that make learning challenging, engaging and meaningful. At Meadowbrook we explicitly teach skills to help students monitor and manage their own emotions and to become aware of others’ emotions. APPLICATION PROCESS: •The program is located in Meadowbrook Elementary School. • Children can be entering Kindergarten to Grade 5 in September 2016. • Application forms will be available at the January 13, 2016 information meeting (see below) and on our website: www.sd43. bc.ca/Programs/Reggio beginning January 14 at 9:00 a.m. • Completed application forms must be mailed or hand delivered (no faxes or email will be accepted) to Coquitlam School Board Office (550 Poirier St., Coquitlam V3J 6A7) no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2016.
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We have Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes to help improve English Language skills (beginner to intermediate) and provide settlement information and support. These are free classes funded by the Canadian Government through a grant provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Daytime and evening classes are available, and childminding is available for daytime classes.
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We offer Continuing Studies Courses: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Communications, Computerized Accounting, Digital Photography, Employment Preparation, Keyboarding, Microsoft Office, Payroll, Photoshop, Records & File Management, Special Effects Make-up & Beauty Make-up,Ten Key Number Pad, How to Get Better Grades in School, Introduction to MedicalTerminology for ESL, and Spanish. We also offer Diploma & Certificate Programs: Administrative Assistant, Building Service Worker, Computerized Accounting, Community Support Worker, Dental Receptionist, Games Studies, Health Care Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and Beauty & Special Effects Make-up. Visit www.vocationalprograms for more information. Visit www.ce43.com for locations and more information on all of our programs. *Subject to Canadian status and BC residency requirements.
Parent Information Meeting: Meadowbrook Elementary School 900 Sharpe Street, Coquitlam Wednesday, January 13, 2016 – 6:45 p.m.
To learn more about these and other programs visit our website: www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs
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Tour the lights, stop for tea and celebrate the winter solstice SARAH PAYNE
THE TRI-CITY NEWS
By this time next week the floor is likely to be littered with wrapping paper and we’ll be deep into turkey prep, so enjoy this last weekend — and all its festive offerings — because the main event will be here before we know it.
Friday, Dec. 18 HOLIDAY SWIM
Is there such a thing as a Christmas swim? Put on a Santa hat and dive in at the Westminster Savings free swim at the City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 7 to 9 p.m. Follow it up with the Westminster Savings free skate at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. (wristbands distributed from 12:30 p.m.). There will be free skate and helmet rentals; maximum 200 participants per session.
NUTCRACKER
No Christmas would be complete without The Nutcracker, and this year you can catch it here in the Tri-Cities care of Theatrix Youtheatre Society. The group is staging this classic story of a little girl who gets a nutcracker from her magical godfather at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) tonight at 7 p.m. and tomorrow at 1 and 7 p.m. (suitable for ages five and up). Tickets are $6/$12/$16 at www.theatrixyoutheatre.com.
Saturday, Dec. 19 AT THE MALL
It’s a tough place to be, at the mall on the last weekend before Christmas. But if you’re braving the crowds at Coquitlam Centre this weekend, be sure to drop by the Share Family & Community Services table. They have volunteers on hand to wrap your gifts and to accept new, unwrapped toys (or cash) at the donation bin. It all goes to support less fortunate Tri-City families, so there’s no better time be grateful for your own good fortune and help those in need.
ALL ABOARD
The CP Holiday Train is decked to the nines and it’s pulling in to the Tri-Cities for its final stops this evening. On-board entertainment is by none other than Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy, as well as Devin Cuddy and Kelly Prescott, for an outstanding, familyfriendly (and free) show. Be sure to bring cash or a non-perishable food item for the Share food bank. The Holiday Train stops in Port Moody behind the arena/recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.)
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Shopping lists, cookie baking and gift wrapping got you down? Lift up your holiday spirits by touring the Tri-Cities’ outstanding light displays. Each city boasts several homes that have gone all out — and with thousands of lights, some are seriously over the top — and The Tri-City News keeps a running list in the paper and at tricitynews.com, on Facebook and with map updates tweeted from @TriCityNews. from 5 to 5:30 p.m. but the fun starts at 3 p.m. with a bonfire and hot chocolate, chilli or hotdog (donations benefit Share), games and festive tunes. Inside the rec complex there will be snacks and cookie decorating, carollers, face painting and a chance to visit Santa, as well as a family skate at the arena from 2:30 to 4 p.m. If you’re catching the train in Port Coquitlam head down for a festive photo booth and free skate from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the recreation complex (2150 Wilson Ave.). The train pulls in for its final stop at the West Coast Express station (2125 Kingsway Ave.) from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
quired for three seating times: 11 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. by contacting info@portmoodymuseum.org or 604-939-1648. The cost is $10/$5. Visit www.portmoodymuseum. org for more info.
SOLSTICE FEST
Celebrate the winter solstice at PoMo’s Pioneer Memorial Park (Knowle Street, between Newport Village and city hall) with live music by Sonicjoy, a lantern-making station and a community drum circle. Feel free to bring lanterns and drums, wear a costume and enjoy this spirited event, running from 4 to 7 p.m.
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COP21: We all must help to make it work GREEN SCENE
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ike many environmentally minded people around the world, I was thrilled when the COP21 meeting concluded last week with agreement among almost 200 nations to take effective actions to prevent catastrophic global warming. To paraphrase Naomi Klein, this should change everything. Certainly, there was much to be celebrated with the recognition that temperature rise must be limited to less than 2 C. I am proud of the role that Canada played in bringing this concept forward. Earth Day on April 22, 2016 will be the day that 196 nations formally sign the new climate agreement. This new plan will take effect in five years time only if 55 nations responsible for 55% of our current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ratify the treaty. With a plan to transition to a world fuelled by 100% renewable energy by 2050, the challenge
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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a key piece of the COP21 agreement reached by some 200 countries. will be to achieve this lofty goal. Without a doubt, effective actions will be required even over the short term. But I am hugely encouraged by the almost universal recognition by politicians around the planet that fundamental change must occur and that the poorer nations will require financial help to reduce their GHG emissions.
Currently, fossil fuels still play a central role in supporting our economy. Coal is responsible for generating about 40% of the electricity consumed by the world’s population and oil is still the major supply of energy for transportation. Change, however, is finally coming. Much of the technology to achieve this already exists. To almost
everyone’s surprise, solargenerated electricity is quickly making significant gains. In the past decade, the supply of solar-generated electricity has increased 150 times while the price of solar panels has dropped by more than 80%. California now has a large 392-megawatt solar plant; other southwestern states have built four additional solargenerating facilities. In Spain, a large solar-powered plant is able to generate electricity 24 hours a day by storing heat in the form of molten salt. Thus, the technology to support a transition to solargenerated electricity already exists — it simply needs to be applied. If the only reason BC Hydro has not built a solargenerated electricity plant in the sunny Okanagan is because the provincial policies prohibit BC Hydro from developing new sources of electricity, then such policies must change. The solar potential is vast — enough solar energy reaches the surface of the Earth every hour to exceed the annual energy consumption of the world’s population. Wind power is even less expensive than solar power. By 2030, wind power is expected to provide 20% of the world’s electricity needs. In Okotoks, Alta., there is a solar-powered community
where 90% of the home heating supply is provided by solar sources in conjunction with an underground thermal storage system. The cost of building new homes with high energy efficiency standards and electricity-generating potential on their roofs has dropped considerably in recent years. In Edmonton, such a new townhouse development was recently completed at an additional cost of only $35,000 per home. Years ago, when the official community plan for the Burke Mountain area was being developed, the Burke Mountain Naturalists recommended all the roofs on this south-facing slope be built at an angle optimal for solar panels — unfortunately, this recommendation was ignored. With much new development still happening in local communities, we are long overdue to implement energy efficiencies into home and community design. With regard to transportation, it appears that switching to a reliance on mostly electricity is quite feasible. We also need to do far more to provide viable public transit options as well as cycling alternatives. In Japan, most trains run on electricity. While this may be more costly to implement because of the long distances trains cover
in Canada, it should still be possible. Alternative solutions for gasoline-fuelled cars already exist even though they remain more costly and have limited mileage. Government subsidies, hopefully paid for through a carbon tax, could help with the cost. As for the limited mileage, gasoline hybrids currently take care of this problem; other solutions may be developed. For far too long in North America, we have been complacent about the continuing use of fossil fuels. Other developed nations have led the way. Norway imposes strict environmental regulations on industry and taxes pollution. As a consequence, the greenhouse gas emissions of residents in Oslo are only about a 10th of per capita emissions in North America. It is good news for all of us that we finally have a set of elected officials who recognize the dangers of global warming and have agreed on a plan to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Now, we all need to pull together to make this new climate plan work. 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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Celebrations, Lego & IndieFlix 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.
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• Celebrate the Season: Next Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., join PoMo librarians in the Inlet Theatre for classic sing-along carols and seasonal stories, and meet Santa at this family Christmas event that’s suitable for all ages. No registration required. • Winter family storytime: Drop in to the PMPL’s Storytelling Circle on Dec. 28, 29, 30 and 31 for an active storytime for families with children of all ages. Enjoy a rollicking medley of music, books and fun from 10 to 10:30 a.m. • Calendar available: PMPL’s winter 2016 event and program calendar is available. Check out what’s happening at PoMo Public Library in 2016 and get a head-start on planning your activities. You can pick up a handy copy of the calendar at the library or look online in the Programs and Events section at library.portmoody.ca. • Holiday hours: PoMo library will close at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and we will be closed on Christmas and Boxing days. PMPL will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27 and will be closed all day on Monday, Dec. 28, opening again from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Dec. 29 to 31, closed on New Year’s Day. Check library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577 for more
information. Normal hours resume on Saturday, Jan. 2. 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.
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• Lego Club: Fox librarians have the Lego, boys and girls ages five to 12 years bring the imagination for an after-school club running Wednesdays, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 9 and April 13. • Family Literacy Day: Celebrate Family Literacy Day with an afternoon of family fun as librarians lead a variety of games — with prizes to be awarded. All are welcome on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. 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.
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• IndieFlix: Indieflix is a premier online streaming service provider of award-winning independent films, shorts and documentaries from around
the world — and Coquitlam Public Library cardholders have unlimited access to it. That means thousands of streaming film-festival hits, including the best of Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca and more. It is available on Apple, Android and all Internet-enabled devices. Click the Indieflix icon then use your library card to get started. If you already have a library account for Zinio, use the same username and password to sign in. • Lynda.com: CPL card holders also have access to lynda.com, a resource for online learning that helps anyone learn software, design and business skills: Tens of thousands of videos taught by the leading world experts, with access from library computers or your desktop, mobile and tablet devices 24/7. Learn something new, become more proficient or
55+ GAMES NEED HELP The 55+ B.C. Games Society is looking for volunteers for next year’s event in Coquitlam. More than 1,500 people are needed to help run the four-day event, which will see 4,000 athletes compete in the city, according to a press release. “The Coquitlam 2016 Games needs volunteers for everything from the torch lighting event to the opening ceremonies, to media and athlete accreditation, to traffic control every facet of the Games,” said Games president Gayle Statton.
find solutions to specific problems. Stay current on the latest releases of software. Short, concise, easy to find, easy to understand videos for all skill levels. Works on both Mac and PC with desktop, mobile and tablet access. Click lynda.com Create an account with a valid CPL card, your password and an email address. 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.
Coquitlam won the bid to host the event in 2013 and is planning on making it one of the cornerstones of the city’s 125th anniversary celebrations next year. Athletes from across the province are expected to compete in 26 sports and the city estimated believes the Games will generate $2 million in economic spinoffs. Anyone interested in volunteering are urged to put their names forward as soon as possible. Volunteers can signup at 55plusgames.ca. @TriCityNews
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Dreaming of a green Xmas – with a little forethought Online resources cover gift ideas, meals, trees, more
’Tis the season for gifts, lights, trees, and delicious meals. And whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Festivus this holiday season, the Recycling Council of BC (RCBC) has come up with ideas to help you celebrate your holiday in ways that also reduce your environmental footprint, according to a press release. “We’re asking British Columbians to rethink how they celebrate and explore some new, greener traditions,” said Brock Macdonald, RCBC’s CEO. Among Macdonald’s suggestions are opting for a live potted Christmas tree over a cut one. He also suggested switching to LED light strings, which use 90% less energy than incandescent lights, without the fire risk. As well, giving experiences as gifts is another great option. Instead of a cookbook, give a certificate for a cooking class or a foodie tour. All these small changes can
have big effects. “If everyone in Canada wrapped just three gifts in reused paper or reusable gift bags, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 hockey rinks!” Macdonald said. “This Christmas is a wonderful opportunity for all British Columbians to make simple changes in their lives,” said Macdonald. “For Christmas dinner, use reusable plates, cutlery and napkins. If you don’t have enough for everyone, borrow some from friends or family. This one step could save you a garbage bag full of waste. To minimize food waste, refrigerate, freeze or put out reusable containers to send guests home with tasty snacks for later. And don’t forget about using leftovers for soup.” To avoid disposable plastics, decorate by bringing nature inside. Cedar and pine tree branches, acorns and potted plants can bring colour and life into a room. They can also be composted at the end of their use, so no branch or leaf has to go to waste. As Macdonald pointed out, “Canadians already understand the importance of a healthy environment, but sometimes we forget that our everyday actions add
to the impact. Small changes add up to big results.” RCBC wants to inspire British Columbians to reduce waste in their own creative and successful ways. For example, ever wondered what is better, a live Christmas tree that you use once, or a plastic tree that can be reused over several years? Did you know that excess tape can make wrapping paper unrecyclable? Instead, RCBC has wrapping techniques available that significantly reduce the amount of tape needed.
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We also invite you to join us on December 19th when the Christmas train arrives in Port Moody. Another Christmas tradition for the Club, Rotarians will be serving hot chocolate, and providing face painting and cookie decorating. All donations will go to support the SHARE food bank.
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Stay safe during the holidays Between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day in B.C., on average, one person is killed and 320 people are injured in 1,000 crashes. That’s why police will continue to be out in full force at CounterAttack roadchecks across the province during the holidays. Tis the season for some good cheer but make sure you plan ahead for a safe ride home if your celebrations involve alcohol.
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• Share the responsibility to help your friends and family get home safely – ask yourself if it’s your turn to be the designated driver. • Never get in a car with an impaired driver; ask to get out of the car if necessary. Take a stand and don’t let your loved ones get behind the wheel impaired. • Cycling or walking home while impaired is unsafe. Impaired pedestrians and cyclists are a danger to themselves and other road users.
Here are a few tips from ICBC to help make sure everyone gets home safely this holiday season: • Plan a safe ride home before you head out. Choose a designated driver before going out or set money aside for transit or a taxi. Operation Red Nose is also available in many communities to help get you and your car home safely.
• If you’re hosting a party, reward the designated drivers with some fun and easy-to-make mocktails. And make sure your guests have alternatives to get home safely or if necessary, let them stay overnight.
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TC SPOTLIGHT CALL HIM DEACON
Telus employees gave to charity this year — money that was matched by their company. Among the 2,250 Canadian non-profits it sponsored was the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation, which received a total of $14,691 from Telus manager Donna Hansby. RCHF president and CEO Jeff Norris and foundation director Larry Kozak received the donation. Meanwhile, a $30,000 donation came in to RCHF this month from the TB Vets Charitable Foundation to help pay for a ventilator. The machine allows patients to use a face mask instead of intubation. Norris accepted the contribution from the Vets’ Janet MacDonald and Kandys Merola.
Wim Vander Zalm, owner of Art Knapp in Port Coquitlam, planted $60,000 into the hands of Marg and Don Turner of the Parkinson Society of Canada. The money was dug up at an evening gala held by the company.
GARDEN CENTRE GALA BENEFITS CHARITY
Reg Seguin of the Burnaby Elks Lodge No. 497 delivered an early Christmas gift to the Children of the Street Society in Coquitlam, handing over $1,000 to executive director Diane Sowden and fundraising manager Maura Fitzpatrick.
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A parishioner at All Saints Parish in Coquitlam is a deacon. Last week, the Archdiocese of Vancouver ordained Greg V. Barcelon, Jr. one of 16 permanent deacons. Barcelon, 65, is a Philippine immigrant who moved to Canada in 1993. He and his wife, Evelyn, have conducted missionary work on behalf of the Catholic church in Japan, India, Tanzania and around southeast Asia. He recently he wrapped up his graduate diploma in pastoral ministry as part of his training for the diaconate.
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A push to preserve the stories of South Asian pioneers to Canada has also resulted in $30,000 to the Royal Columbian Hospital’s cardiac care campaign. The 100 Year Journey gala was held in October.
Pleasantside Community Singers chimed in $305 and 122 lb of food for the Share food bank. Paul and Yvonne Harris and Susanne and Michel Marentette organized the fifth annual drive.
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A Port Moody author has penned her first book that will help soon-to-be moms. Kim Vopni, better known as The Fitness Doula, came out this fall with Preparing to Push: What your pelvic floor and abdomen want you to know about pregnancy and birth. The mother-of-two is the owner of Pelvienne Wellness Inc. and co-owner of Bellies Inc. Her publication is available for purchase at Chapters and Amazon.ca.
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Recent rains may have made life dreary for some but they provided perfect conditions for Coquitlam firefighters to conduct swift water rescue training in the Coquitlam River. The cold, wet, gruelling exercises were conducted on Dec. 9.
Happy Holidays! Stay &Play in Coquitlam this holiday break Coquitlam has lots of activities to do with your family over the holiday break, both inside and out. Be sure to check out the holiday hours below, as some facilities have special operating hours. Animal Shelter
Recreation Facilities
DEC 24
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
DEC 25
Closed
Find up-to-date holiday hours online. For general information, please call Coquitlam’s 24-hour information line at 604-927-6969.
DEC 26 – 27
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
DEC 28 – 31
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
JAN 1
Closed
JAN 2
Regular hours resume
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8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Regular hours resume
Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery DEC 23 DEC 24 DEC 25 DEC 28 DEC 29 – 31 JAN 1 JAN 2
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Closed Closed 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Closed Regular hours resume
DEC 24
All facilities closed at 3:00 p.m.
DEC 25
All facilities closed
DEC 26 – 31
Special operating hours
JAN 1
CCAC open 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. PSLC open 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
JAN 4
Regular hours resume
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Poirier Community Centre coquitlam.ca/Poirier | 604-927-6027
City Centre Aquatic Complex (CCAC) coquitlam.ca/CCAC | 604-927-6999
Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (PSLC) coquitlam.ca/PSLC | 604-927-6027
Dogwood Pavilion coquitlam.ca/Dogwood | 604-927-6098
Poirier Forum coquitlam.ca/PoirierForum | 604-927-6027
Glen Pine Pavilion coquitlam.ca/GlenPine | 604-927-6940
Summit Community Centre coquitlam.ca/Summit | 604-927-6960
Pinetree Community Centre coquitlam.ca/Pinetree | 604-927-6960
Victoria Community Hall coquitlam.ca/Victoria | 604-927-6940
Separate Your Waste! For information on the solid waste schedule over the holiday season, visit coquitlam.ca/CurbsideCollection, click on ‘Zone Map & Collection Calendar’ and enter your address. You can also use our new Waste Wizard tool, available at the same link, to find out where to recycle holiday items such as old Christmas lights.
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CHARITIES & GIVING
Give food to Share It’s the season of giving and Share’s food bank is preparing for its Christmas toy and food hamper program — and time is running out for you to chip in and help the less fortunate in the community. 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 financial donation, call 604-540-9161 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. 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 information about Share’s Christmas programs, visit www.sharesociety.ca.
Cancer canvassers here People are understandably wary about strangers knocking on their doors soliciting donations. But a legitimate, representatives of an established charity is doing just that in the Tri-Cities — although they won’t ask for cash. BC Cancer Foundation door-to-door canvassers are currently in the Tri-Cities, according to a press release. Canvassers will introduce local residents to the foundation, the largest funder of
cancer research in the province, and its monthly donor program. Monthly donations support the research taking place at the BC Cancer Agency, helping change the way the world prevents, detects and treats cancer. For security and safety purposes, canvassers wear ID badges and BC Cancer Foundation purple vests. BC Cancer Foundation canvassers will invite you to take part in the foundation’s monthly giving program
only and will not accept cash or one-time gifts at the door. Once you have signed up for monthly gifts, you will receive an email confirmation immediately.
CALL FOR INFO
If you have any questions relating to the foundation’s door-to-door program, the monthly giving program or a fundraiser in your neighbourhood, call Colleen Malli at 1-888-906-2873 or visit bccancerfoundation.com.
CHRISTMAS EVENTS
It’s tea time on Sunday at PM Museum Holiday Tea on the Train on 1921 rail car
During the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, you may want to take a break for coffee. Or tea. And specifically, this Sunday. Port Moody Station Museum will host its annual Holiday Tea on the Train on Dec. 20. People are invited to enjoy tea, hot chocolate and treats aboard the 1921 railcar, the Venosta. Restored in 1987, the Venosta features two sleeping compartments and a ladies’ powder room with accessories from the 1920s. Visitors will climb aboard the decorated car and listen to Christmas music while enjoying tea and treats. There will be crafts for children while they sip on their hot chocolate.
“The Holiday Tea has been a seasonal tradition at the Museum for many years. It is a great opportunity for generations of family members to get together without the hubbub of holiday shopping,” museum manager Jim Millar said in a press release. The cost of the Holiday Tea is $10 per adult and $5 per child, and includes admission to the museum. Tickets can be paid for in advance or on the day of with cash only. To reserve your spot — and tables usually book up quickly — call 604-939-1648 or email info@portmoodymuseum. org. All proceeds go to support the Port Moody Heritage Society, which owns and operates the Port Moody Station Museum, located at Murray and Moody streets, at Rocky Point Park. For more information, visit portmoodymuseum.org.
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THANK YOU TO THE 800+ PEOPLE WHO GATHERED IN MUNDY PARK ON OCTOBER 4-5. You have now officially set a world record for the most people involved in an invasive plant removal! This tremendous volunteer effort demonstrates residents’ commitment to protect Mundy Park, the City’s natural jewel.
• Adopt-A-Trail Volunteers • Coquitlam Christ Church of China • Dr. Charles Best Secondary School
• Mundy Road Elementary School • Parkland Elementary School • Phoenix Running Club
• Hillcrest Middle School
• Ranch Park Elementary School
• Inquiry Hub Secondary School
• RC McDonald Elementary School
• Inspiration Garden Volunteers
• Roy Stibbs Elementary School
• LINC (Language Instructions for Newcomers to Canada)
• Scott Creek Community Garden Volunteers
• Lower Mainland Green Team
• Tri-City Iranian Cultural Society
• Montgomery Middle School
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If you are interested in becoming a Mundy Park Champion or a Park Spark volunteer visit coquitlam.ca/parkspark, email parkspark@coquitlam.ca or call 604-927-6334.
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2 more drug info sessions in Dec. Share’s final two sessions to be held in January
Share Alcohol and Drug Program invites you to attend any or all of its upcoming education series. The program is open to everyone in the Tri-Cities and will offer important information for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, or for those concerned about their
use. It will help those people affected by others’ use to understand addicts and addictive behaviour. There is no cost for this group. The format consists of a video, a brief presentation and open discussion, and topics will vary from week to week, as outlined below: • Dec. 23: Relapse prevention — discussion on the psychological, emotional and physical aspects of relapsing and what can be done. • Dec. 30: Substance-
affected — how others’ misuse of alcohol and drugs affects us, and how to help others. • Jan. 6: Stage 2 recovery — life in the future. • Jan. 13: Problem gambling — gaining a better understanding about gambling addiction and recovery. Sessions will run Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Share on the second floor, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody. For more information, phone 604-936-3900. @TriCityNews
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PoMo Foundation is offering cash for ’16 Initial deadline for grant applications Jan. 22
Port Moody organizations that contribute to the community may be eligible for some cash. The Port Moody Foundation is kicking off its 2016 community granting cycle and seeks expressions of interest from eligible registered charity organizations needing financial support next year for projects and programs that will benefit the city and its residents. Grants of $500 to $2000 may be given. In 2015, the foundation provided approximately $6,000 in grants to help local charities fulfill their goals of serving the community. “Non-profit charity organizations provide the backbone that builds
environmentally, culturally and socially sustainable communities,” Port Moody Foundation president Robert Simons said in a press release. “We are pleased that through our annual grant program we can assist these organizations in their work to enrich our community.” Any expressions of Interest should be limited to one page and outline a project or program that fits with the funding areas identified in the foundation’s mission: social, cultural, ecological and recreational. They can be submitted online, via email or by mail and should be received by Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. For online submissions, go to portmoodyfoundation.ca/ grants/expression-interest. You may also email your application to grant@ portmoodyfoundation.ca. or mail it to: Port Moody
Foundation, 300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody, B.C. V3H 2V7. The foundation will review all submissions and create a short list of those that best meet the criteria. Organizations selected will be notified in February and will be requested to submit a more detailed funding application by March 20, 2016. Successful grant applicants will be notified in May. For further information, contact Paul Thiel, grants committee chair, at 604469-4699 or visit www.portmoodyfoundation.ca. The Port Moody Foundation has been building and growing endowments since 1989. Income from the endowments is used to fund grants. Donations to help build the Foundation’s Community Endowment can be made online at the foundation’s website. @TriCityNews
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So a cat walks into a dentist’s office... GARY MCKENNA
tions I normally get asked.” Children who read the book will learn about dentistry and what they should do to take care of their teeth. It also gives readers an idea of what to expect when they visit the dentist told in a rhyming story. But attitudes are changing about the dentist, Kelly said. “To be honest, most of the kids are not nearly as nervous as their parents’ generation was,” he said. “I often hear that kids are excited to come to the dentist.” Kelly said he has always been a cat person but first got the idea for writing a kids’ story
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When Coquitlam dentist Sean Kelly sat down to write a short story a few years ago, he had two goals in mind: entertain kids and educate parents. The end product is a book called Cuddles the Cat Goes to the Dentist, a brightly-illustrated, 32-page story that also includes a parents’ guide to children’s teeth. “I wrote it as a fun way to tell kids about the dentist and taking care of their teeth,” Kelly said. “It gives parents and teachers the answers to ques-
a few years ago. He published it himself initially, printing copies at an office supply store, but last year he decided to step up production. That led to a partnership with Promontory Press and the official book was released last month. “It has something for everybody,” he said. “The kids will enjoy the story, the parents will get some information.”
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We’ve made it as simple as hitting the “contribute” button. Any amount, large or small can make a difference.You can also use the convenient social media buttons to let your friends and family know that you are sharing the spirit of the season. Go to www.fundaid.ca/ tricitieskids
100 per cent of proceeds go to the Caring for Tri-Cities Kids campaign, which has 100 per cent of proceeds go to the Caring for Tri-Cities Kids campaign, which has raised more than $150,000 for local children since its inception in 1990. All proceeds raised more than $150,000 for local children since its inception in 1990. All proceeds stay to SHARE SHARE Family Family && stayininthe thecommunity. community.Cheques Cheques should should be be made made payable payable to Community Services Society. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 31,2015. 2014. Community Services Society. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 31, For more information, call The Tri-Cities Now at 604-492-4492
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City of Port Moody 2015-2016 Holiday Service Schedule Thursday Dec 24
Friday Dec 25
Saturday Dec 26
Sunday Dec 27
Monday Dec 28
Tuesday Dec 29
Wednesday Dec 30
Thursday Dec 31
Friday Jan 1
Saturday Jan 2
Sunday Jan 3
Monday Jan 4
Fire
Police
City Hall
8:30am-3pm
Library
9am-3pm
Works Yard
Waste Collection
RecreationComplex Kyle Centre
6am-4pm*
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The City of Port Moody’s hours vary through the holidays, except for essential services. City of Port Moody employees use earned leave or leave without pay during these reduced hours. Direct automated waste collection enquiries to the Works Yard at 604.469.4574. Please note that although your garbage and green waste will be collected on December 28, no Works Yard support staff are on duty that day. Make utility payments online or at the drop box located in the breezeway at the rear of City Hall. In case of a public works emergency, please call the After Hours Emergency Line at 604.461.3456. Regular hours resume Monday, January 4, 2016. Mayor, Council and staff look forward to serving you in the New Year!
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• Glen Pine Christmas variety show, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. Admission: $5, children welcome. Registration: 604-927-6940 or coquitlam.ca/ registration. • Port Moody Heritage Society hosts Holiday Tea on the Train, Port Moody Station Museum, 2734 Murray St. Seatings: 10-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2 p.m. Cost: $10 per adult and $5 for kids 10 and under, includes admission to museum. Info: www. portmoodymuseum.org or 604939-1648.
MONDAY, JAN. 11
• Tri-City Photography Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody. Topic: Image projection – seasons of winter. Info: www.tricityphotoclub.ca.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13
• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club meets, 7 p.m., in the McGee Room at Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Bring your stamps to buy, sell, trade. Visitors of all ages welcome. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.
SATURDAY, JAN. 23
• Baha’i Community of PoCo hosts an evening of spiritual uplifting, 7:30-9 p.m., at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square, PoCo.
MONDAY, JAN. 25
• Tri-City Photography Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody. Topic: Hands-on session – quirky portraits. Info: www.tricityphotoclub.ca.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27
• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts stamp auction by members in the McGee Room at Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam; viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m. Info: www.stampclub. ca or 604-9419306.
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JAN. 23: GET TIX FOR BURNS GALA • Simon Fraser University Pipe Band annual fundraising Robbie Burns dinner and silent auction, 6 p.m., Executive Plaza Hotel, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam; event will feature performances by the six-time world champion band. Proceeds go to the education of piping and drumming via the band’s youth program, the Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Bands. Tickets, info: www.sfupb.com and Facebook (RMM Robbie Burns Community Event). NOTICES
• 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 (main lobby area) at ERH. • 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. • Are you a new immigrant? Do you have questions, concerns and/or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or leave a message and someone will get back to you. The church can help or direct you to places where you could receive help. • RCCG Trinity Chapel is opening a food bank for individuals and families in need and appreciates gifts and support. If you are able to donate non-perishable food items, call 604-474-3131 or email rccgtrinitychapeloffice@gmail.com. • A new group of elders who focus on working with youth within School District 43 welcomes anyone who has knowledge they want to share or who just wants to be involved. Group meets Fridays, 11 a.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Info: Carole, 604376-6205 or Claudia, 604-5258163, or email:
thestorytellingelders@gmail.com. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, self-esteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311. • Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse. Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-941-7111. • Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@shaw.ca. • Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www.girlguides.ca or call 1-800-565-8111. • Kiddies Korner Pre-school still has spaces available. Info: 604-941-4919 or info@kkp.ca. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting My Money, My Choices: Financial Education for Women, a free program designed to empower women survivors of domestic
violence. The program focus is to increase women’s economic participation and self-sufficiency through financial education and skill. Info and registration: 604941-6311 • Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with this confusing time and understand their feelings. Info: Kathy, 604941-7111, Ext. 106.
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• 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, 604-941-0081 or lenraili@ shaw.ca, or Barry, 604-9368436 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
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: 778285-4873 or 604-464-2252. • 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, 604-5769734, 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 at 604-298-0780. • Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:453:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:3011:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940. • 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. • Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-5527221 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, 604-941-1745.
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speaking skills, meets 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: Mike, cityofthearts@icloud.com or cityofthearts.toastmastersclubs.org. • The Tri-City Singles Social Club offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. Meetings are normally held on the third Friday of each month, excluding December, 7:30 p.m., at the Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (onstreet parking only). New members are welcome. Info: Darline, 604-466-0017. • Rotary Club of PoCo Centennial meets Thursdays, 4:15 p.m., Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo; new members welcome. Info: Barrie, barrie@barrieseaton.com or 604-945-6627. • Fraser Pacific Rose Society meets last Tuesday of each month except August and December, 7 p.m. Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Everyone welcome. • Downtown Coquitlam Toastmasters meet every Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.; first Wednesday of each Month at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, in the Coquitlam foundation Room; other Wednesdays in Room B2090, Douglas College, David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. The Toastmasters program addresses skills including public speaking, listening, evaluating and feedback, as well as leadership skills. Info: 604-936-1427. • PoCo Lions Club meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. New members welcome. Info:: Gord, 604-9415140 or pzcgrg@shaw.ca. • Circle of Friends is a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events. Group meets to plan events at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of each month at the PoCo Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. Info: Nina, 604-941-9032. • Coquitlam Gogos (Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation) meet third Wednesday of each month, 1 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: Pam, 604-469-0265. • Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise meets Tuesdays, 7:15 a.m., City Centre Aquatic Complex, 1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-464-7706. see page 39
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TC CALENDAR continued from page 38 • PoMo Men’s 55-plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Tony, 604-461-5901 or Bill, 604464-1051. • Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club is looking for new members. The bowling green and clubhouse are next door to Dogwood Pavilion and rose garden, located at 624 Poirier St. Membership is $90 per year and includes use of practice bowls, exercise, clean air, sunshine and friendship. Info: Dennis or Flo, 604-945-2768. • Euchre Club meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. Info: Bev, 604-942-8911. • Tri-City Speakers Toastmasters Club meets Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., Douglas College, David Lam Campus, main building, Room B2050, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam; you can drop in for an evening to experience the effective communications and honing of leadership skills in a friendly environment. Info: tricityspeakers. toastmastersclubs.org or Sean, 778-995-5230. • Fear speaking to a group? Get self-confidence and speaking skills as the Tri-Cities only noon-hour Toastmasters club meets at Coquitlam city hall every Tuesday, noon-1 p.m. Guests and visitors welcome. Info: tottcoquitlam.toastmastersclubs.org or Brad, 604-4182393. • Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo (Room 3, upstairs). Improve your self-confidence, communication and leadership skills through public speaking; new members welcome. Information: http://6399.toastmastersclubs.org. • Friends of Coquitlam Public Library meet on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom, Poirier Branch. Info: 604-9374130. • Morningside Toastmasters meetings are held Thursdays, 7-8:30 a.m., at Burkeview Family Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave., PoCo. Club is looking for new members who are committed to improving their public speaking, leadership and communication skills. Info: lindakozina@gmail.com or www. morningsidetoastmasters.ca. • Barnet Lions Club meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Grill restaurant, 2635 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-644-7194 or www.barnetlions.com. • New Toastmaster club: Are you interested in having fun while developing communication and leadership skills? Would you like to be able to deliver a
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• Tri-City Photography Club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. The club is a great way to hone your skills and meet other photographers of all levels, and has photography outings throughout the Lower Mainland. Info: www.tricityphoto.ca. • Dogwood Photography Group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion. Club members must be members of Dogwood Pavilion; professionals and novices alike are welcome. Info: Arcadia, 604-936-2263 or artistarcadi@gmail.com.
The Tri-City News’ online calendar is packed full of local community events and you can add yours — for free, no registration required. At tricitynews.com/ community/submit-an-event, you can add your event. As always, to add items to the printed Community Calendar, email details to newsroom@tricitynews.com.
powerful toast at a wedding or a memorable speech, or learn to lead a team more effectively? This is your opportunity to be a charter member of the new RP2 Toastmaster Club. The club will meet Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. at Port Moody rec complex. Info: Gene, 604 230-8030 or genevickers@hotmail.com. • Dogwood and Glen Pine Seniors’ Softball Association seeks players for a new, competitive co-ed team, ages 50+; this team plays in the daytime. Info: Rick, 604-937-5446. • Apex Netball Club is held Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hillcrest middle school, 2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam for women and girls of all ages. Beginners welcome. Info: Wendy, 604-552-3219. • Do you want to improve your ability to speak? Check out Rocky Point Toastmasters in Port Moody. Meetings are held Mondays, 7-9:15 p.m. (guests please show up 15 minutes early) at PoMo city hall. Info: rockypoint.freetoasthost.net. • Pocomo Hiking Club invites people to join Saturday hikes starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Rocky Point Park parking lot. Info: Maurina, pocomohiking@ hotmail.com. • Singles over-45 walking group meets Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. at Pitt Meadows rec centre for walks in Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows areas. Info: Graham, 604-464 1839. • Super Strikers Youth Cricket Club plays at Mackin Park in Coquitlam; all levels welcome, including handball cricket for U16 and U14 and kanga (softball) cricket for U10. Info: 604461-2522 or kittybridgens@ yahoo.ca. • Port Coquitlam Elks Lodge 49 meets first and third Thursdays at 8 p.m. it Elks Hall, 2272 Leigh Sq. Elks are looking for new members. Group provides community service to young people and seniors in the Tri-Cities and beyond. Info: Ed, 604-945-0880 or 604-9421345. • Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Tri-Cities Committee, meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Port Moody city hall. If you ride your bike in the Tri-Cities, meet and work with other cyclists to help improve cycling facilities in the area. New
participants always welcome. Info: John, 604-469-0361 or jseinen@shaw.ca. • Happy Wanderers Walking Club welcomes all singles 45 and older for walks in the TriCities and Ridge Meadows areas; meet every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Info: Marilyn, 604463-8874. • The Kinsmen Club of PoCo is looking for new members. It is a service club operating since 1965 that combines raising money with fun times. Kinsmen meet the second Thursday of each month and commit time for projects and social events. Anyone interested in joining or attending a meeting, call Cyrille at 604-942-4826 or email kincyril@shaw.ca. • Crystal Clear Speakers Toastmasters meet every second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., the Oasis, 1111 Austin Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Walter, 604941-0191 or http://crystalclearspeakers.freetoasthost. Info. • Tri-City Airedale Terrier Club is organizing events for local Airedale owners (and dogs). Info: s@tricityairedales.com or www.tricityairedales.com. • Hyde Creek Watershed Society meets first Wednesday of every month, 7:15 p.m., Hyde Creek rec centre. Info: 604-461FISH (3474). • Centennial Stamp Club meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 7 p.m., social rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604945-1017 or www.stampclub.ca. • Maillardville Community Lions now meet at Coquitlam branch of Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave. Info: 604-937-0310. • 777 Neptune Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, parade every Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., L’Ecole des Pionniers, 3550 Wellington St., PoCo; girls and boys 12-19 welcome. Info: 604-941-6227. • PoMo Canoe and Kayak Club meets first and third Thursdays of each month, 7 p.m., Old Mill Boathouse at Rocky Point Park. Info: Brent, 604-461-8863 or Gordon, 604936-8203. • Parents Without Partners is an international non-profit organization devoted to the interest and welfare of single parents and their children. Information
meetings for new members run the second Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Howe Room, Coquitlam rec centre, 630 Poirier St. Info: 604-945-2407. • Brunette Enviro-Committee meets third Wednesday of each month, 6-8 p.m., PoMo Arts Centre. Info: Mi, 604-936-7470. • PoCo Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at Trinity United church, Prairie and Shaughnessy. Info: 604-941-8465. • Hoy/Scott Streamkeepers meet the third Wednesday of each month. Info: 604-9413402. • Tri-City Christian Women’s Club luncheon is at noon the second Thursday of each month, the Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Inspirational speaker each month. Reservations: 604-420_2667 or onarheim@telus.net. • PoCo Chess Club meets every Thursday, 7-10 p.m., at Wilson Centre (PoCo rec complex). Info: Nathan, 604-3406208 or email: pocochessclub@ chessmastery.com. • Minnekhada Park Association is a group of local volunteers who work in partnership with Metro Vancouver Parks to preserve and enhance the natural environment of Minnekhada Regional Park. The group runs a bear aware program to educate visitors about appropriate behaviour when encountering bears in the park and organizes work days to support nest box program, and to enhance the park’s historical features. Volunteers are always needed. Info: Karen, 604-520-6442. • If you are interested in volunteering in your community, PoCo Kinsmen meet twice a month. Info: 604-944-8559. • PoMo Garden Club meets second and last Monday of each month, 10:30 a.m., Kyle Centre. Info: 604-931-6224. • Falun Dafa/Falun Gong practice to improve mind, body and spirit: Lafarge Lake, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Classes are free. Info: Carolyn, 604-944-4909 or visit www. falundafa.org • 2827 BCR DCO Royal Canadian Army Cadets, for boys and girls 12-18; they will receive adventure training, learn orienteering with map and compass, leadership, first aid, marksmanship, radio communications, field craft, effective speaking, and search and rescue. Uniforms are loaned at no charge and summer training from two to seven weeks is in-
cluded. Info: Shannon, 604-5207604, or www.cadets.kc.ca. • Burquitlam Lions meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 6:30 p.m., Christmas Manor, 560 Austin Ave., Coquitlam. Prospective members welcome. Info: 604464-3220. • Coquitlam Camera Club meets second Wednesday of each month, 7:15-9:30 p.m., Miller Park elementary school, 800 Egmont Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Dale, 604-667-3375 or Elma, 694-936-3969. • PoCo Knights of Columbus hold cribbage nights, 7 p.m., fourth Tuesday of each month at K of C hall, 2255 Fraser St. Info: Joe, 604-942-4731. • Learn to canoe or just have fun paddling with Dogwood Canoe Club; membership costs $35. Info: Jenn, 604-764-1009. • Knotty Dotters Smocking Group welcomes new members. Meetings second and fourth Tuesdays of each month 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Group meets at Kyle centre, 125 Kyle St., PoMo. Info: 604-036-1414. • Barnet Sailing Club co-operative. Info: 604-739-9384. • International Training in Communication offers ongoing training in public speaking and personal development. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Poirier Street library. Info: 604-939-5088.
SUPPORT GROUPS • B.C. Schizophrenia Society meets the second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604720-3935. • Joy’s Place Transition House is an emergency shelter for physically and/or emotionally abused women and their children. Info: 604-492-1700. • GriefShare is a support group for people who have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend through death. This 11-week, Christ-centred, biblically based support group meets every Saturday, 10 a.m.noon, Northside Church, 1460 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam. Each session has a video presentation followed by small group discussion and you can attend at anytime. Info: 604-942-7711. • Al-Anon, a fellowship of friends and family of alcoholics who come together to share their experience, strength and hope, meets on Mondays, 7:308:30 p.m., Women’s Resource
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Students in Aspenwood elementary school’s Aspenwood Cares club put their creativity and enthusiasm to work to make Christmas crackers for local seniors, food bank users and residents who lost their homes in the October Mountainview Co-Op fire. Approximately 520 students in the Port Moody school, from kindergarten to Grade 5, made 900 crackers, filling them with candy and decorating them with ribbons and wrapping paper. Among the kids who participated are Maxwell Campeau, Kyle Lo, Grace Donaldson, Amelie Coen, Teia Eiriz, Jack Mallow, Aidan Thompson, Mia Pismestrovic, Kaitlin Mean, Makenna Easton, Danielle Tack and Madison Weston. Carol Todd of the Amanda Todd Legacy Fund paid for the snappers that make the crackers pop when pulled.
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Tri-City athlete and former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Doug Brown started his football career with the Port Moody secondary squad in the early 1990s. From there, he went on to stints in the NFL and an 11-year CFL career that saw him named an all star seven times and the Most Outstanding Canadian honour in 2001.
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From Port Moody to the hall of fame Doug Brown recognized for his 11-year career GARY MCKENNA
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Doug Brown has come a long way from his days running up and down the football field at Port Moody secondary. The former Winnipeg Blue Bomber and Tri-City resident was inducted into the Canadian Football League hall of fame last week, in recogni-
tion of a career that spanned the CIS, the NFL and the CFL. Brown, who now resides in Winnipeg, got his start in his senior year of high school, when he joined Port Moody during its 1991 provincial championship run. His effort earned him some attention from the coaches at Simon Fraser University, where Brown played until being chosen by Wally Buono and the Calgary Stampeders in the 1997 entry draft. But Brown never suited up with the Stamps, opting instead to join the Buffalo Bills’
practice roster in the National Football League for the 199798 season. He never ended up seeing any regular season action, but later moved on to the Washington Redskins where he played 10 games the following year. He eventually moved back to Canada, taking up a spot on the Blue Bombers’ roster in 2000, where he would remain for his entire 11-year career, capped with a trip to the Grey Cup in 2011 in Vancouver. During his 188 games in the CFL, Brown climbed Winnipeg’s all-time tackles list
landing in second place with 429 overall. He was also third on the all-time sack list with 52. Brown was a seven-time all star and won CFL Most Outstanding Canadian honours in 2001. Other inductees included in the 2016 class were Rodney Harding, who played with the Toronto Argonauts during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and Derrell ‘Mookie’ Mitchell, the long-time Argo and Edmonton Eskimo. Don McDonald will join the hall in the builder category and James West is being inducted for his role with
the Stampeders and the Blue Bombers. The new inductees will bring the total number of hall of fame members to 283. A bust of each member is featured at the hall, which is expected to be moved to Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton next year. “Everyone of these gentlemen had a positive impact on the growth of football in our country, and for that we are forever indebted to them,” said CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge. sports@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC
COURTESY OF THE CFL
Doug Brown was a fan-favourite in Winnipeg, where he played for 11 seasons with the Blue Bombers. He was inducted into the Canadian Football League Hall of Fame last month.
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Port Moody Panthers forward Kyle Dosanjh scored the lone goal for his team during a 5-1 loss to the Grandview Steelers Sunday night at the Burnaby Winter Club. The Cats are currently in last place in the PJHL with a 5-22 record.
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Steelers stay solid in 5-1 win over Cats Panther’s scoring dries up in two weekend losses GARY MCKENNA
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It was another tough weekend for the Port Moody Panthers. Only Reece Bartel was able to score for the Cats during a 3-1 loss to the league-leading
North Vancouver Wolf Pack Saturday night at home, the club’s 21st loss of the season. The 22nd defeat came 24 hours later on the road, where the club’s scoring woes continued against the Grandview Steelers at the Burnaby Winter Club. The home team quickly built up a 3-0 lead before Kyle Dossanjh scored unassisted with two minutes left before the first intermission. A scoreless second pe-
riod and a lone goal from Grandview’s Nico Bruno in the third rounded out the scoring for the 5-1 loss for the Cats. The club, which is currently in last place in the Pacific Junior Hockey League standings with a 5-22 record, will try again this weekend when they host the Delta Ice Hawks. The game will take place at the Port Moody Arena at 7:45 p.m. For more information go to www.portmoodypanthers.com.
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fenders for a breakaway goal that found its way past Inter goalie Tyson Brauer. A goal from Jonathan Grimason knotted things at 1-1 before the intermission but Surrey restored its lead early in the second half with a free kick from 30 yards out that deflected before ending up in the back of the net. But Coquitlam was not ready to give up yet. The club was able to spring Michael Cho, who
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