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PCT may ditch plan for island SARAH PAYNE The Tri-CiTy News

Pacific Coast Terminals (PCT) may be dropping plans to build an artificial island in Burrard Inlet as an environmental remediation project, saying concerns from stewardship groups prompted it to change tack.

PCT’s Wade Leslie told The Tri-City News although the company has a permit to build an artificial island as habitat compensation for the new potash handling facility that is nearing completion on the Port Moody waterfront, it is exploring other options with Port Metro Vancouver.

“We are looking at… switching to the shoal based

on feedback from the city and stewardship groups,” Leslie said.

According to a city staff report, the smaller shoal would extend from the shoreline, reducing the overall ecological footprint impact of the compensation works.

Port Metro is considering the revised plan and has not yet issued a permit.

Rod MacVicar, co-founder of the Mossom Creek Hatchery, expressed significant concern over PCT’s plans for Reed Island, saying the underwater ecosystem is full of life unique to the area that could suffer heavy damage if the island were built. see MACVICAR PUSHES, page 11

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Wheelchair athlete and Heritage Woods secondary school Grade 12 student Thomas Venos (front, checkered shirt) with some of his fellow students as well as teachers Mike Viveiros and Greg Schellenberg. The entire school is learning how to play wheelchair basketball thanks to efforts by Venos, and on Thursday, teachers and Port Moody Police officers participated in a basketball scrimmage on the speedy and ultra-maneuverable sport wheelchairs supplied by the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society. Please read story on page 6.

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EVERGREEN OPENS

some Tri-City businesses — from craft breweries to Coquitlam Centre mall — are hoping the evergreen Extension isn’t a one-way proposition and that prospective consumers use it to head east and spend their money here. For locals, there are bus schedule changes coming soon to link with Evergreen.

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BY JANIS CLEUGH The Tri-CiTy News

“The Games at the end of the train.”

That’s the new catchphrase for the BC Highland Games and Scottish Festival, which welcomes thousands of visitors to Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park each June.

And with the opening of the Evergreen Extension today (Friday) — and with the Lafarge Lake-Douglas station at the southwest corner of the park — the festival’s organizing chair, Mike Chisholm, said he expects the new rapid-transit line will usher in thousands of more guests.

Indeed, the $1.3-billion line is being incorporated into all marketing and advertising strategies, from festival and community programs to city tourism maps.

Businesses and cultural groups with Evergreen stations close by are bracing for the rush of new visitors to Port Moody, and to the east and west sides of Coquitlam.

Alberto Gonzalez of the Hot Salsa Dance Zone, which hosts Saturday dance parties until 12:30 a.m. in the Evergreen Cultural Centre, hopes his weekends will become extra busy.

“From Vancouver, Burnaby, New West or Surrey, wherever people live, they can come out and join us,” Gonzalez said.

“Now, it’s a much easier way to come and enjoy our parties riding SkyTrain with the new station just 60 m away.”

Retailers at Coquitlam Centre, are also hoping for a new wave of shoppers, with two stations within walking distance: Lincoln, which is located in the northeast corner of the mall parking lot, and Coquitlam Central, which is across the street.

Marketing director Deborah Stetz said the mall will kick off an extensive media campaign

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Vern Lambourne of Parkside Brewery in Port Moody stands in front of a mural the company had painted at the back of its new business to entice West Coast Express and Evergreen Extension commuters to stop in. The mural was done by Maple Ridge artist Kris Kupskay, who is also responsible for the robot mural at Rocky Point Park skateboard bowl. The Parkside mural shows an unfurled map of the city that includes the Shoreline Trail bridge, its rail history, and kayakers and purple martins in the Port Moody Inlet.

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If you’re planning to use the Evergreen Extension for fun or your work or school commute starting next week, post an #evergreenselfie from SkyTrain along with a brief comment on the ride and the service on The Tri-City News’ Facebook page (or email us at newsroom@tricitynews.com). We may use your contribution in the newspaper. to coincide with today’s launch.

Its “Your Runway” brand will be prominent along the Millennium Line to capture primary and secondary markets.

As well, the mall will wrap its logo around two SkyTrain cars along the line and, throughout December, it will host pop-up parties at Lincoln station to entice shoppers to step inside.

The mall’s Street Team will also be at the New West, Burnaby and Coquitlam stations this month to hand out Compass card wallets that include mall gift cards and prizes.

“The launch of the Evergreen [Extension] is a tremendous opportunity to introduce Coquitlam Centre to a new

audience and customer base in New Westminster and Burnaby,” she said, “and having a strong presence at the new Evergreen stations will encourage locals to remain loyal to shopping at Coquitlam Centre as it is even easier to get to it now.”

Meanwhile, Coquitlam’s tourism manager, Eric Kalnins, said the city will promote its travel and experience guide via social media to get the word out to Evergreen users. Its map of the municipality shows the closest hotels, golf courses, recreation centres, off-leash dog parks, trails, skate bowls, civic facilities and other attractions.

Each month, he said, the city will release a bulletin to offer

highlights around town plus bus connections to get there. For example, want to get to the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex for a Coquitlam Express game?

Take Bus 156 from Burquitlam station. Want to hike at Minnekhada regional park? Hop on Bus C38 from Coquitlam Central station.

The Evergreen Extension “will really open up a new market of day trippers — from all over the Metro Vancouver region — who don’t want to drive,” Kalnins said. “Where else can you go in the summer with a couple of rods, get off SkyTrain and fish right there?”

Kalnins said the buzz about Coquitlam has ramped up.

Recently, he was interviewed on Vancouver’s Roundhouse Radio 98.3 FM to talk about the impact of the Evergreen Extension.

The tourism spinoff will benefit Port Moody as well, Mayor Mike Clay said.

The service industry as well as the popular Brewers’ Row will draw new customers, as will niche businesses such as Thrifty

Foods, Wish Upon a Star and Runners’ Den. But “we have to figure out how we can bundle the Port Moody experience.

How do we make it important for people from Langley to visit our city? We want people to buy local but we also want regional prosperity. We don’t want to create competition.”

He believes “selling” Port Moody as a place to rest and relax may be the answer: Sip on a craft beer at Brewers’ Row then walk over to Rocky Point Park for a concert, for example.

That ties into the bigger vision of how to redevelop the area around Moody Centre station and link it to the waterfront. “We have a blank slate there… and it’s a great opportunity.”

Still, the arrival of the Evergreen Extension also means the Tri-Cities are at risk of losing its base, Clay warned. Local residents will want to ride the rails to try out new restaurants and shop elsewhere.

“People will have other options to move about,” he said.

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Big changes are coming for Tri-City bus riders later this month.

Major schedule alterations will go into effect on Dec. 19 as part of an effort TransLink planners say will increase links to the newly opened Evergreen Extension and improve connections within the community.

“This is our largest change in service since the Millennium Line opening,” said Michelle Babiuk, the transit network manager. “It’s even bigger than the Canada Line.”

With the phase-out of the 97 B-Line, which follows the route Evergreen will travel starting today, 42,000 service hours are being reallocated within the Lower Mainland’s northeast sector; 22 routes are being changed, which will affect 46,000 trips per day.

While planners and TransLink officials have spent a lot of time working to ensure a smooth transition, Babiuk noted that they will be closely watching what happens on the ground in the coming weeks.

“We are going to monitor after opening day,” she said. “We adjust the network four times a year and the first opportunity to make changes is in April.”

But if an area in the schedule is not working, changes could be made even sooner in extreme circumstances, she said.

Some of the local changes:

THE 160

One of the biggest changes is coming to the 160 route, which currently takes riders from Port Coquitlam to Coquitlam Central Station to downtown Vancouver via the Lougheed and Barnet highways before turning onto Hastings Street in Burnaby. see CHANGES, next page

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Changes for SFU students, Burke residents continued from page 3

PLAN YOUR TRIPS Tri-City transit riders can see how their commutes will change by going to tripplanning.translink.ca. You can enter your starting point and destination but should change the date to one after Dec. 19 to see how the bus schedule changes will affect them.

After Dec. 19, the 160 will be mainly used to connect Tri-City commuters with the Evergreen Extension and north Burnaby. It will also loop up to Pinetree and Guildford ways to catch passengers who used to take the 97 B-Line in Coquitlam’s City Centre.

Even with a transfer from the 160 to the SkyTrain, Babiuk said it will be 15 minutes faster to take rapid transit downtown rather than the single bus.

For those who use the 160 to get into Burnaby, there will be more frequent stops and the line will end at Kootenay Loop in Vancouver. Those who want to keep going toward Vancouver to stops near Playland, Nanaimo Street or Commercial Drive can do so by

transferring to the 95 B-Line, which will now run between downtown Vancouver and Simon Fraser University.

COLLEGE PARK

Another major change will be the phase-out of the 97 B-Line. While the route closely

community shuttle into the 180, which has been upgraded to a larger coach and will have 15-minute service during peak times.

The route will start at Moody Centre Station and travel to Burquitlam Station via St. Johns Street, Cecile Drive, Glenayre Drive and Clarke Road.

SFU STUDENTS

follows the new SkyTrain line, there are points between Moody Centre and Burquitlam Station, including College Park, that many commuters, particularly Port Moody secondary students, travel to every day.

To serve these riders, TransLink has turned the C24

Tri-City students heading to SFU can expect to see some changes to their daily commutes.

Currently, the 143 runs between Coquitlam Central Station and the Burnaby Mountain campus via Mariner Way, Como Lake and Gaglardi Way. After Dec. 19, the 143 will only operate between SFU and the new Burquitlam SkyTrain station.

Tri-City students heading up the hill will have to connect with the Evergreen Extension to Burquitlam Station to catch the 143, or they can head to Production Way Station and take a B-Line bus from there.

“We are going to be monitoring both of these and see which is more popular,” said Babiuk.

For Coquitlam SFU students who live between Coquitlam Central Station and Burquitlam Station, the 151, which will run between the two SkyTrain stops via Como Lake and Spuraway avenues, is the best option.

BURKE MOUNTAIN

Burke Mountain has been a bus service black hole for years but that will change after Dec. 19.

TransLink is adding the 191, which will connect residents with Coquitlam Central Station and Lafarge LakeDouglas Station via David and Princeton avenues, and Coast Meridian Road.

The current C38 will now be the 174 and will follow the same basic route while the C37 has been changed to the 172 and will now connect PoCo commuters, including those in the Dominion Triangle, with Coquitlam Central Station.

Commuters looking to go further east can now do so on the 701, which will see an increase in frequency to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. With the SkyTrain connecting to the 701, TransLink will be phasing out the West Coast Express bus. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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TRI-CITY STUDENTS

Venos spreads the word of wheelchair hoops Heritage Woods kids get lessons from a classmate DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Heritage Woods secondary school is known in basketball circles for its annual tournament, the Kodiak Klassic.

But during this past week in the lead-up to the weekend event, the most popular basketball games being played on the school’s shiny gym floor were played on wheels — sport wheelchairs, to be exact.

Thanks to the efforts of Thomas Venos, a Heritage Woods Grade 12 student and a wheelchair athlete who is a top-tier basketball and tennis player, all the students at the Port Moody high school are learning the rules and the challenges of shooting hoops from a

speedy and highly-maneuverable chair.

“I just wanted the students to see what it is like,” Venos told The Tri-City News.

Working with the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society and Nadine Barbisan, a coach, as well as his teacher sponsor Mike Viveiros, Thomas ensured that everyone in his school gets to try out the sport during PE class.

The added bonus is that he is getting credits for the effort for his independent study course in business management.

Thomas hopes to be a coach himself one day and is working towards earning an athletic scholarship with the University of Alabama, where he will pursue a degree in kinesiology.

Leaving his home and his country will hardly be the greatest challenge he has faced.

Thomas was an avid soccer player when he was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident at the end of Grade 10.

And he said he has lost none of his competitive edge playing wheelchair sports. In fact, he says wheelchair basketball is even more difficult than regular hoops, requiring twice-weekly workouts at the gym in addition to practices.

Meanwhile, the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society is pleased to be welcomed into the school, said Barbisan. “It’s great to see the leadership from Thomas because an athlete should be proud of their sport and educating other students.”

As for his classmates, many said they were surprised at how difficult it is to shoot a basketball from a moving chair and, although the chair is easy to move around, pushing and steering takes a lot of muscle.

“It’s harder to position yourself to pass the ball,” said Alexa Davis while Sarah Dadfar said playing from a wheelchair levels the playing field between taller and shorter players.

Indeed, watching a group of students try out the chairs, it became obvious that maneuverability could also pose challenges when trying to move in a straight line.

Teacher Viveiros said the students have been signing up in droves for lunch intramurals to try out the sport or are watching from the second-floor lobby.

“The excitement among the whole student body is exceptional,” Viveiros said.

And when The Tri-City News visited Wednesday, the school was getting ready for its Kodiak Klassic and excitement was at fever pitch, with the highlight being the annual scrimmage between teachers and members of the Port Moody police.

But this year, there was an additional challenge — the annual basketball rivalry was to be played on wheels.

Let the games begin. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Thomas Venos was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident a couple of years ago and has become an accomplished wheelchair athlete, and now he’s sharing his skills and coaching with classmates at Port Moody’s Heritage Woods secondary school.

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TRANS MOUNTAIN PIPELINE

Local MP disappointed with pipeline decision JANIS CLEUGH

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The Tri-City MP who broke party ranks by speaking out against the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion said he accepts the decision made by the prime minister and cabinet this week.

Liberal MP Ron McKinnon (Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam) said although he is disappointed, he believes much thought was put into the decision to move the project forward “in the national interest.”

Now, he wants to see the 157 conditions and 49 environmental requirements — as imposed by the National Energy Board last May — strictly enforced to protect the environment and safety.

McKinnon said measures are currently being put in place to give him confidence, citing a pan-Canadian price on carbon pollution, a commitment to reduce federal government emissions by 40% by 2030, major reductions in coal power generation “and many other initiatives to foster green technology and a green economy and encourage a swift transition away from our dependence on fossil fuels,” he said.

“Taken altogether, I believe all Canadians can be optimistic.”

In the new pipeline route, the Coquitlam portion would cross the Fraser River near Colony Farm Park and run west along the south side of Lougheed Highway, along United Boulevard, for approximately 8.5 km.

Once underway, Trans Mountain would contribute $1 million towards upgrades at Mackin Park and $300,000 towards a scholarship program for eligible secondary students in School District 43 in a fund run by the Coquitlam Foundation. The money is seen by the company as a community benefit and to compensate for construction hassles.

The cities of Coquitlam and Port Moody, and the village of Belcarra were intervenors in the National Energy Board hearings on the project.

Two weeks ago, McKinnon joined the chorus of Metro Vancouver politicians wanting to stop the proposal.

In a letter to Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr, and shared widely with his Liberal colleagues and the media, the rookie MP said the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion should be denied because the government “lacks social licence” to proceed with the project.

Noting that his constituents understand the need for pipelines to move oil from Alberta, McKinnon said the worry is that the health, environmental and social costs of a spill in such a populated area are “far too great to allow this project

to proceed.”

As well, he noted, B.C. would shoulder the overwhelming burden of the benefits flowing to Alberta from the pipeline expansion, possibly jeopardizing industries such as fisheries, tourism and recreation.

“The disadvantages of this project far exceed any advantage for British Columbia,” he wrote.

There will be some benefits from the line, with Coquitlam collecting about $400,000 a year for 8.5 km of new pipeline, Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson told the TriCities Chamber of Commerce. jcleugh@tricitynews.com @jcleughTC

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RENTAL HOUSING

Coq. mayor questions CMHC report vacancy rates in the Tri-Cities Report says 8.3% vacancy for larger rental units GARY MCKENNA

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The latest Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation rental market report is raising more questions than answers for Coquitlam’s mayor.

Richard Stewart told The Tri-City News that many of the figures for the Tri-Cities do not make sense given what he has seen on the ground, particularly a stat that states the area has an 8.3% vacancy rate for threebedroom or larger units.

Stewart noted that the TriCities Friends of Refugees Task Group has been working to find three-bedroom units ever since an apartment fire left 11 Syrian families in Burquitlam without permanent accommodations.

“There are no available threebedroom or four-bedroom units,” he said. “We have a team of volunteers trying to find three- and four-bedrooms and we have accounted for every one of them. We have scraped and

MAYOR RICHARD STEWART scraped to find another unit.”

The report states that the vacancy rate for bachelor apartments rose from 0.6% to 1.1% while one-bedrooms stayed the same over the last year at 0.8% and two-bedroom units jumped from 1.3% to 2.4%.

“Those numbers really matter,” he said. “Housing policy is based on this research… They need to be reliable.”

Stewart also questioned the CMHC’s findings around the annual average rental rate increase, which showed the TriCities jumped from $951 to $984 per month.

The 3.6% hike is one of the lowest in the region and does not align with what Stewart said

he is hearing in the community.

He added that is more likely happening is that under the law, residents can only be subjected to a 2.5% increase in their rent every month. But when a person moves into a new home, the landlord can legally reset the rent to whatever the market will bear.

“The turnover [rent] increase would be around 20%,” Stewart said. “That is what we are hearing. [A unit that] used to be $1,000, now it’s $1,200.”

Robyn Adamache, CMHC’s principal market analyst for Vancouver, said it calculates the rental increase number by examining the same group of units every year.

She attributed the high vacancy rate for three-bedroom units to the fact that relative to the rest of the region, housing is more affordable to purchase in the Tri-Cities. The benchmark price for a condo in the area, she said, was $344,100, which is lower than the Metro region benchmark of $512,300.

“The relative affordability might have made it so that people were willing to get into home ownership,” she said. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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City of Coquitlam

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the City of Coquitlam will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on:

Date: Time: Location:

Monday, December 12, 2016 7:00 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2

Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the following item on the Public Hearing agenda.

Item 1

Address: 1226 Johnson Street

The intent of Bylaw 4722, 2016 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to revise the land use designation of the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4722, 2016 from Townhousing and Natural Areas to Townhousing, Natural Areas and Medium Density Apartment Residential.

The intent of Bylaw 4723, 2016 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4723, 2016 from RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential and RS-1 OneFamily Residential to RT-2 Townhouse Residential, RM-3 Multi-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential and P-5 Special Park.

If approved, the application would facilitate the development of a 76 unit townhouse complex and a 67 unit senior’s rental apartment building, of which a minimum of 21% of the units would be rented at below market rates, and secured as such, through a Housing Agreement. The application would also facilitate the completion of the local road network (Hudson Street) and adjacent portions of Durant Linear Park.

How do I find out more information?

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from November 29 to December 12, 2016 in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

You may also obtain further information with regard to the bylaws mentioned above on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing and by phone at 604-927-3430.

How do I provide input?

Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity.

Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015.

To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing.

Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam. ca/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010.

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Jay Gilbert City Clerk

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Cram the Cruiser is Stay &Play in Coquitlam set for next weekend this holiday season!

Cram your grocery cart next week so you can help local Mounties at their annual Cram the Cruiser event in support of the Share food bank.

On Saturday, Dec. 10, Coquitlam RCMP officers and volunteers will be aiming to fill up as many police cars as they can with non-perishable food items donated by the community. Last year’s event — held in the midst of a sudden winter storm — brought in nearly 600 lb. of food and more than $1,500 in donations.

“We are so grateful to the fine men and women of the Coquitlam RCMP, not only for all they do to support Share and our community programs and initiatives, but also for their tireless work to keep Coquitlam a safe and supported place to live,” said Valerie Hutton, Share’s director of development, in a release.

Cram the Cruiser will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Real Canadian Superstore (Westwood Street and Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam).

Cram the Cruiser isn’t the only charity happening put on

by Coquitlam RCMP. You can make a big difference in the life of a child or teen just by picking up one extra gift in your holiday shopping and

BANK ROBBER SOUGHT Crime Stoppers is asking anyone with information about a spring bank robbery in Coquitlam to come forward.

On the afternoon of May 9, a man passed a teller at the Scotiabank on North Road a note stating he was robbing the bank and he had a weapon. The suspect demanded particular cash denominations and then left the bank.

He’s described as either a The suspect in a Coquitlam Caucasian or Asian man in bank robbery last spring. his 50s with a thin build.

Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 201614516, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via www.

dropping it off in the eighth annual 911 We Care Toy Drive.

Coquitlam RCMP’s 911 dispatch operators started the annual event in 2009. At the time, it was a way for the staff members to add a positive side to their work, which usually finds the operators talking to people in some of their darkest moments.

Last year, more than 400 toys, gift cards and movie ticket

packages were delivered to Share and the group is hoping to add even more this year.

To donate, bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift for a child or teen aged birth to 17 years to the Coquitlam RCMP detachment at 2986 Guildford Way or to a community police station in Coquitlam or Port Coquitlam. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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DID YOU KNOW? PARKING CHANGES ARE COMING TO COQUITLAM

Join us at Lafarge Lake!

All activities take place rain or shine at the Welcome Tent near the Town Centre Park Plaza. Drop in anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).

Dec. 3 | Dogtopia Night

Dec. 5 | Scavenger Hunt

Drop in at 7 p.m. to enter in the most festively dressed dog competition.

Stop by to pick up your scavenger hunt cards. Hand them in to receive a treat!

Dec. 7 | Pop-Up Caroling

Dec. 9 | Lantern Workshop

Join Simusique Studio VOX Choir from 7:30 – 8 p.m.; Scavenger Hunt: 6 – 8 p.m.

Make a lantern to add to our Winter Lights Display!

Dec. 10 | Pop-Up Caroling Join Simusique Studio VOX Choir for musical fun and free hot chocolate!

5 – 5:30 p.m.; Scavenger Hunt: 6 – 8 p.m.

For more information, visit coquitlam.ca/parkspark Parking is available throughout Town Centre Park, off of Trevor Wingrove Way.

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With the opening of SkyTrain’s Evergreen Extension on Dec. 2, the City of Coquitlam wants to ensure residents and customers can access parking for residential areas, local businesses and civic centres.

Timed parking restrictions for streets within 400 metres of SkyTrain stations will be in place within Coquitlam City Centre from Dec. 1 and in the Coquitlam Burquitlam-Lougheed neighbourhood beginning Dec. 5.

New Park and Ride options are available for 75 cents - $1 an hour, with a daily maximum of $3.75.

More details on parking regulations and options including maps and an FAQ are available at coquitlam.ca/parking and at translink.ca/parkandride For information on the Evergreen Extension, visit TransLink’s website at translink.ca/evergreen Those who have questions or concerns regarding parking in their Coquitlam neighbourhood may contact the Transportation Division of the Engineering and Public Works Department at parkingstrategy@coquitlam.ca

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MacVicar pushes for waterfront that works cu. m of dredged material can be deposited within Burrard Inlet or at an existing site in Point Grey.

The PoMo staff report notes ECCC is open to public input but there is no formal process and individuals must contact the agency themselves if they want to comment on the proposal.

Leslie said PCT hopes to learn by the end of the year whether Port Metro will issue the dredging permit.

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He’s hoping PCT’s revised plan can find a balance in competing interests.

“The environmental input may seem picky to some but we are working from a deficit on most industrialized areas,” MacVicar wrote in an email to The Tri-City News. “Our goal is to have a ‘working harbour,’ one that works for industry and ecosystems. Many other ports in the world are doing this, so can we.”

Leslie didn’t have details of the revised plan but said it was designed by a registered biologist and other experts, and would meet criteria for providing habitat for different species at different levels and water depths.

PCT is also awaiting permits for a proposed dredging project that would allow ships to access

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the facility during a wider range of tide conditions. If approved, an area about 150 m wide and 1,000 m long near the PCT terminal would be dredged, increasing the depth from 10.5 m to 13.5 m at low tide.

Environment Canada and Climate Change (ECCC) will determine whether the 550,000

at Lafarge

SCHOOL DISTRICT 43

Leigh land sale?

School District 43 will embark on a public consultation process this month to decide whether to sell a 4,000 sq. m parcel of land at Leigh elementary school to the city of Coquitlam.

Area families will be notified about the proposal but the price of the city’s offer has not been disclosed as it has yet to be finalized.

Coquitlam has promised to build a new retaining system on the south end of the property.

The land that is being considered is located on the south side of Leigh elementary school.

Other SD43 news:

Thank You!

NEW CHAIR & VICE

Kerri Palmer Isaak, the school trustee representing the villages of Anmore and Belcarra, is the new chair of the School District 43 board of education while Carol Cahoon, a Coquitlam trustee, is the new vice-chair.

The two take over from Port Coquitlam Trustee Judy Shirra, who was board chair for two years, and PoCo Trustee Michael Thomas who served one year as vice-chair.

They ran unopposed and were acclaimed Tuesday during the last official public board meeting of the year.

Thank you to our Corporate Partners, volunteers, community groups, and local businesses who helped make Lights at Lafarge a huge success. And a big thank you to all the Coquitlam residents, family and friends who celebrated with us.

Visit the Winter Lights Display at Lafarge Lake until Jan. 22!

(Check out coquitlam.ca/parkspark for special community events.)

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Making the switch

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ill the Evergreen Extension get as many people out of their cars as is hoped?

There are many benefits to giving up the car for transit: It’s cheaper to ride public transit than own a car by several orders of magnitude, and with direct bus connections to the line, taking transit is now more seamless.

But giving up the car’s personal space for public transit is a transition that will take time for some people, and having to transfer lines to get to downtown Vancouver will take some patience.

Many people might consider a multi-modal trip to shop or work downtown, parking at one of the park-andride locations, while others might choose to live next to a SkyTrain station to avoid driving or bus connections altogether.

Whatever the choice, it will take some time for the impact of the Evergreen Extension on local roads to be truly felt. And it will take education, a cultural shift and a successful rollout of the system for Tri-City residents to adopt the Evergreen Extension as their main mode of travel.

WHAT’S YOUR OPINION? VOTE AT tricitynews.com/opinion/poll

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION:

Do you plan to use the Evergreen Extension on a regular basis?

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION:

Do you foresee switching to an electric or hybrid vehicle for your next car purchase?

RESULTS: YES 30% / NO 70%

THE NEWS

Don’t trust any news on Facebook (except written by him) AS I SEE IT

ANDY PREST

Andy Prest is sports editor of the North Shore News and writes a lifestyle column. aprest@nsnews.com @Sports_Andy

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ey there, incredibly smart, well-read and, dare I say, really good-looking person reading this article… I’ve got a question for you: Are you reading this article on Facebook?

There are no wrong answers to this question. If you answered “no” and are reading an actual hard-copy newspaper with my smug mugshot pasted right there on the page in real ink, congratulations on doing your part to stay informed and keep the venerable print newspaper industry up and running. Feel free to pat yourself on the back, call your wife or husband or dog into your breakfast nook and declare, “This smug chap makes a great point – he says I’m really good-looking.”

If, however, you answered “yes” and indeed arrived at this article through Facebook — posted right below a photo you wish you could un-see of your aunt in Las Vegas and above a video of a farting hippo — then you are like hundreds of millions of people who are getting much of their daily news from this addictive and easy-to-use service.

So here comes another question, for the Facebook crew and everyone else as well: How do you know that I’m a genuine person and not some lying sack of Trump?

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For those of you reading The Tri-City News in print form at home, there’s a decent chance you’ve been getting the paper for years, maybe you’ve met a reporter or ad sales rep, you’ve used the pages to line your green bin.

In other words, you know this paper and trust it to keep you informed about your community and to keep your floor free of coffee grounds.

If, however, this article popped up on your Facebook feed, you may have a much more tenuous connection to the source of these words.

And it’s more important than ever that you take the time to verify what you are reading online, including articles that are being talked about by your “friends” on Facebook.

Why? Because many, many, many of the articles on Facebook are pure, 100% garbage. They’re fake, in that they are written by real people who probably are not who they say they are and who have no interest in writing something that is true, but they are interested in making money by getting you to click on the junk they produce.

These “writers” certainly don’t care if what you are reading is true, and neither does Facebook.

BuzzFeed News analyzed Facebook use in the lead-up

to the U.S. election and found that the 20 top-performing fake election stories — all completely fabricated — generated 8,711,000 shares, reactions and comments. That is one million more than the 20 top-performing real election stories from mainstream media sites.

BuzzFeed News also reported on a group of teens in a little town in Macedonia who spent the last few months making a fortune posting fake pro-Trump stories on Facebook. And yes, I do get the irony in citing something called BuzzFeed News in my plea for truth in media.

Anyway, here’s how you can avoid being duped, if you’re actually interested in such a thing. If you have any doubt about something you’re reading, remember these three little letters: WTF. (No, not that WTF.) Simply ask yourself this: Where’s this from? Find the source. Is it real?

Can you trust it? Do a sniff test — if it looks like lobster ravioli but smells like a Macedonian teen, squirt your eyes with Febreze and take another hard look.

As global events have shown us over the past month, a little misinformation can go a long way, and a lot of misinformation can go to the ends of the Earth. Literally, perhaps.

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COQUITLAM DEVELOPMENT

This is the decision of a Talk to area residents ‘global climate leader?’ about new Austin plan The Editor, Re. “PM approves Kinder Morgan pipeline, rejects Northern Gateway” (tricitynews.com, Nov. 29) and “McKinnon to gov.: Deny the pipeline” (The Tri-City News, Nov. 18).

What is with this crazy assumption that we need to triple our oil capacity to ship overseas because “we are not going to get off fossil fuels overnight”? To suggest we need to build it to fund transition to cleaner energy sources is an embarrassment to our already heavily criticized nation when it comes to climate change.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lied to Canadians and relied heavily on the National Energy Board review, which he himself described as a rigged and flawed process, not to mention that it happened after environmental assessments had been slaughtered by the Conservatives. There has been no full, fair and sciencebased review of this project.

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PM JUSTIN TRUDEAU I am proud of our Liberal MP Ron McKinnon and NDP MP Fin Donnelly, among many other Liberal and NDP MPs, for speaking up against the pipeline expansion. In my opinion, this should not have been a cabinet vote. Where is the transparency we were promised?

If anyone could stomach listening to Premier Christie Clark’s speech the day after the announcement, it is obvious — or, as politicians like to say, “clear” — that she also gives this project thumbs up.

Fortunately, we have an opportunity in May’s provincial election to give her thumbs down.

Did you know that there is no policy in Canada to say that the responsible party in an oil spill has to do anything about the oiled wildlife? This, combined with the disrespect to First Nations, the fact that the number of jobs this will create has been grossly exaggerated by Kinder Morgan and the severe impacts this has on our huge climate crisis is more than enough to reject this proposal, yet according to the PM, there is no risk.

I am glad we have so many wonderful First Nation leaders and a wonderful population of people who will not let this get built. As Naomi Klein stated: Two new tar sands pipelines, one massive LNG terminal, Site C dam, Arctic seismic blasting — what more could you ask of a global climate leader?

Jane Thomsing, Port Coquitlam

The Editor, This letter is about the Austin Heights Neighbourhood Plan (AHNP). There has been a height moratorium for the Austin corridor for some time now but city council wants to address this before the end of the year.

In the current plan, 15 sites have been proposed for 15-storey towers. Which sites? We have many concerns regarding this new AHNP. About 10 to 12 years ago, the neighbourhood renewal plan showed row housing and shops at street level but no towers. As we recall, there were to be buildings — about six storeys — with commercial space at street level and office/ residential above that. The document mentioned small-scale additions may be made.

So when The Austin tower was proposed, it’s likely people assumed this was the beginning of that plan and were shocked to find that a 24- or 25-storey structure was proposed (at a council meeting in November 2011, it was reduced to 19 sto-

A building height limit in the Austin Heights Neighbourhood is being revisited and some area residents are concerned. reys, just like that).

One argument raised at that council meeting was that developers couldn’t turn a dollar unless they built towers.

The Charland development is surely making money as well as the apartments homes on Cottonwood, so we think that argument may be a red herring.

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Before the moratorium is removed, council needs to ensure that there is extensive consultation from residents, not just from developers and business owners. We note that some options are coming before council to deal with this issue. Council needs to be informed of resident opposition to turning Austin Avenue into a concrete canyon of towers.

Concerns with consultation, or lack thereof, still remain since 2011, when well over 200 people showed up at city hall to oppose The Austin.

Is low-cost housing in the plan? What happened to the row-houses? Are developers pressuring city council to build more 20 to 25 storey towers?

For residents — not business owners — in the AHNP area, an email address is available to voice your opinions: austinheightsplan@gmail.com. A Facebook page with the same heading is also available for posting comments.

Lorell Gingrich, Mary Brown & Steve Bailey, Coquitlam

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Online campaign will help light up museum SARAH PAYNE The Tri-CiTy News

For years, Jeff McLellan has been pondering ways to add a bit of Christmas cheer to a corner of Port Moody — and all he needed was a bit of help to do it.

Little did he know that so many people would jump on board so quickly, with cash donations and offers to help deck the PoMo Station Museum in festive lights.

It took less than a day for word of McLellan’s Gofundme page to spread and to reach the $1,000 goal to purchase lights, extension cords and timers, so McLellan bumped it up by another $500 (and was just $40 short by Thursday afternoon).

“I’ve been blown away,” McLellan said of the community’s response. “This is such a dark pocket, it would be amazing to have the trees, the Venosta, everything lit up.”

Jim Millar, the museum’s executive director, was similarly surprised.

“I think it’s great, the community support Jeff’s got for it.

It’s wonderful.”

With nearly 5,000 lights already purchased, McLellan was to begin setting up the tree wraps yesterday morning in the hopes that commuters would see a brightened stretch of

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Jeff McLellan dressed for the season at PoMo Station Museum.

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But with the Evergreen Extension opening, McLellan is already thinking of how the light display could be expanded, inspired, in part, by a recent trip to New York.

“I walked 80 km in three days and saw all these lights going up, and I thought, ‘Why can’t we do that here?’”

There could be lights leading transit users from the Moody Centre station across the Moody Street overpass to Rocky Point Park (where the ice cream shop is already bedecked) and the museum, or lining the overpass and the museum-hugging

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“It would give people a reason to come to this part of Port Moody at this time of year,” McLellan said.

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THE LIGHT LIST

The first of the Xmas displays As we have in previous years, The Tri-City News will be publishing a list of large light displays in the Tri-Cities for Christmas. We’ve already compiled some addresses (see below) and to add your home to the light 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), even a photo, to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

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• 927 Lillian St.: The Romas family’s pretty display of thou-

sands of twinkling lights, polar bears, penguins, snowmen, horse and carriage, trees, shivering snowman, etc. Open daily through Jan. 1, 4:30 to 10 p.m.

• 2638 Brewster Dr.: Soak up the magic of Christmas at Dangville (named for creator Joe Dang), a miniature holiday village featuring dozens upon dozens of tiny houses, shops, Christmas trees and families enjoy the bustling holiday season. Stop by on the following public viewing dates: Dec. 4 to 6, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 22 and 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Just knock on the front door. Nursing homes or groups that would

like to book a tour can call 604464-0382. There is no admission fee but donations to the CKNW Orphans Fund are welcome.

PORT COQUITLAM

• 3313 Rae St.: More than 200,000 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 visitors don’t block or turn around in driveways.)

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Dash in your ugliest sweater and hop on the Evergreen Extension SARAH PAYNE

The Tri-CiTy News

The weekend is packed with Christmas fun and, word has it, we’ll be able to take a certain rapid transit line to get to it.

Friday, Dec. 2 GO TIME

Evergreen is a go, as of noon today. Coquitlam celebrates opening day with festivities starting at 10:30 a.m. at Coquitlam Central Station and at other stops from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Community organizations will be on hand with a Lego-building station, ukulele lessons, kids’ crafts and live music.

CRAFT FAIR

The 36th annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair is at the Poirier Forum (this time, with heaters!), featuring decorations, jewelry, pottery, fine art, baked goods, food trucks and more. Fandango performs today (5 to 9 p.m.); Saturday, make lanterns with Place des Arts and Sunday is ornament-making for kids (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days). Admission is $3/$2, kids 12 and under are free.

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The outstanding musicians known as Van Django are at the Evergreen Cultural Centre to whip the audience into a fine, festive spirit in Cool Yule. Be prepared for nostalgic Christmas classics, jazz standards, pop tunes, classical, some sing-alongs and even a few surprises, all in swinging gypsy jazz style. Tickets are $37/$32/$16 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555.

SANTA SHIPS

A favourite of the holiday season, the Santa Ships should be sailing in to the Port Moody arm of Burrard Inlet at about 7:20 p.m. Dress warmly and stake out a spot along the shore to see the fleet of boats all decked out for Christmas.

YOUTH SKATE LATE

Young night owls can join a late-night skate at the PoCo rec complex from 10:15 to 11:15 p.m. Dress in your ugly Christmas sweater and enjoy time with friends at this supervised drop-in program. Admission is $2, including rentals, or free with YAC card.

Saturday, Dec. 3 Pull out your wackiest, tackiest sweater for the fourth annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Dash in Port Moody and join runners and walkers in this all-for-fun, non-timed 5-km tour topped off with

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Keep the Evergreen festivities going with a free Port Moody opening party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moody Centre Station, featuring Music with Marnie, face painting, hot chocolate and treats and a hands-on art activities. Be one of the first 100 people to visit the pop-up city hall and snag a single-fare Compass ticket.

LIGHT UP LEIGH

Port Coquitlam is festooned with Christmas cheer at the Light up Leigh Square event from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Activities include street hockey (all ages and skills levels welcome, sticks and proper attire required), live entertainment, free photos with Santa, storytime and food trucks. The bandshell lighting ceremony is at 5 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of swinging soul music when Gabriole Sinclaire and friends perform at the Gallery Bistro in Port Moody.

Tickets are $30 and include a set-menu dinner, and are available by calling 604-937-0998.

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Port Moody-based World Financial Group sponsors a cut-athon for the Children’s Wish Foundation, and will match all funds raised from haircuts and other services at Kromatik Salon (418 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby). Call 778-998-8252 to reserve a spot.

CAROL-ALONG

Head to Minnekhada Lodge for festive fun, including Christmas carol sing-alongs in front of the fire and a visit from Santa Claus, from 1 to 4 p.m.

LANTERN AFFAIR

Place des Arts hosts the always magical Lantern Affair under the banner Light Has No Boundaries. Explore culturally inspired lantern-making (think of the storytelling traditions on the power of light as reflected in the Korean, Iranian, Chinese and North American cultures), live theatre, music performances, multicultural tea salon, heritage activities and more. Admission is free to the event, which runs from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Visit www.placedesarts.ca. spayne@tricitynews.com

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Speech help & a celebration BOOKS PLUS Books Plus runs in The TriCity 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.

PORT MOODY

• Celebrate the season: Enjoy a Very Port Moody Christmas — a joyous storytime celebration with carols, holiday stories, a candy cane duel, refreshments and a visit from Santa. All ages are welcome in the Inlet Theatre on Dec. 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Non-perishable donations for the local food bank will be accepted.

• Safari tech books and videos online: Access eBooks and training videos on tech topics for beginning and advanced learners. Safari Books Online is the premier on-demand digital library providing thousands of technology, digital media, and business books and videos online. Everything can be viewed right in your browser, so there is

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• Speech and language drop-in clinic: Drop in to Terry Fox Library and talk with one of the Fraser Health Unit’s speech-language pathologists for five to 10 minutes.

Your child will receive a brief screening of his or her communications skills and you will receive help for your child’s speech and language development. This clinic is for children who have not yet been referred and is best suited for families who are not sure if a referral is needed. Clients are seen on the basis of first-come, first-served.

Visit the library on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to noon.

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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Up, up and away: How we affect atmosphere I LIVING GREEN

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recently had the pleasure of meeting a fellow biologist, Myrta Hayes, who has a degree in Environmental Toxicology and Molecular Biology from SFU. Her passion for protecting our planet led to an eye-opening conversation.

Globally, the aviation industry may contribute as much as 9% towards climate change. Aircraft emit staggering amounts of carbon dioxide

(CO2), and for the U.S., currently account for about 11% of its transportation-related CO2 emissions. (The U.S. contributes nearly half of worldwide CO2 emissions from aircraft.)

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Royal CityYouth Ballet Company Society proudly presents, for the 28th season, the full length ballet, the Nutcracker.

Avoid air travel and help the environment Here’s how you can travel more sustainably (from the David Suzuki Foundation): • Consider a “staycation.”

We live in an extraordinary part of the world with so much to see right here in B.C., so consider being a tourist in your own town/province.

• Choose another mode of transport. Trains and buses, for example, are much more energy efficient than airplanes, and allow passengers an intimate experience of the landscape. For regional trips, these modes can be even faster when airport times are considered.

• Use technology. Videoconferencing for meetings (and webcams for loved ones) are not only good for the pocketbook and the planet, but avoid the stress of travelling and time away from home/family.

• Contact your local federal politicians and tell them you are concerned about aviation’s contribution to climate change.

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And if you have to fly, try to: • minimize the number of flights by combining trips (e.g., booking more than one meeting in your destination city); • fly the most direct route possible as take-offs and landings use the most fuel; • fly during the daytime — studies show that flights taken at night have a greater impact on the climate; • fly economy because the more people per plane means fewer emissions per person; • pack light — lighter planes mean less fuel is burned.

As well, you may purchase carbon offsets to account for the flight’s emissions. Offsets that meet “additionality” criteria ensure your purchase results in a net benefit for the climate. If the airline or travel agent does not currently offer the option of offsetting their flights, ask them to consider it.

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Melissa Chaun of Port Moody is an ecologist with a passion for all things sustainable. She is events co-ordinator with the Rivershed Society of BC, volunteers on various city committees and co-ordinates the monthly meetings for Tri-City Greendrinks.

Her column runs monthly.

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Airplanes and rockets rely on fuel that typically comprises kerosene or a form or derivative of it. It takes about 10 gallons of oil to produce one gallon of kerosene, meaning airplane fuel is very carbon-intensive (about 85% of kerosene is carbon).

In the upper atmosphere, CO2 and other GHGs produced by airplanes prevent the planet’s long-wave thermal energy from escaping into space, thereby contributing to climate change. Moreover, air travel has been increasing at a rapid rate while regulating airplane pollution has been noticeably absent.

It is both interesting and alarming to see the number of airplanes in the upper atmosphere at any one time, especially for large cities such as Los Angeles.

One reason for the absence of regulation is the lack of viable alternatives. On land, there is the electric car, solar power panels and wind-powered turbines, to mention a few.

One can also take a train, bus, bicycle or walk. Air travel does not offer viable alternatives and the technology to produce “clean” energy for airplanes has not seen much development.

(NASA is now focusing on new technology but development is slow.)

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TC CALENDAR SATURDAY, DEC. 3 • Tri-City Wordsmiths Meeting, 2-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library, PoCo. “Conflict and Young Adult Fiction” will be presented by Eileen Cook, a Vancouver author, writing consultant and editor, who will introduce writers to the elements of a YA novel and what readers, agents and editors like to see; a handout with writing prompts for attendees’ own work will be provided. Admission is free but library registration is required by calling 604-927-7999. Info: pandorabee1@gmail.com.

• Santa photos plus holiday craft and bake sale, PoCo Heritage/The Outlet at Leigh Square. Purchase delicious baked treats and check out the Christmas tree festival entries in the museum and the Gathering Place, and kids can make a small craft while waiting for Santa. Photos by donation, 1-4 p.m.; bake sale begins at noon.

TUESDAY, DEC. 6 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-3 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-937-0836.

DEC. 7: HYDE CREEK MEETING • Hyde Creek Watershed Society monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo. The public are invited to attend the meeting, tour the facility and see what projects the society is currently undertaking. The society is looking for volunteers interested in helping occasionally with education school tours. Volunteers are also needed to assist with our day-to-day operations. Info: www.hydecreek.org or email hcws.info@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, DEC. 13 • Burke Mountain Naturalists’ silent auction and AGM, 7 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam. BMN member Ian McArthur will present a slideshow featuring the past year’s activities. Info: 604-4613864 or www.bmn.bc.ca.

• Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 10 a.m.-noon, at 200906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam.

For info or another session date: 604-764-8098.

THURSDAY DEC. 8 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, 7-9:30 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-937-0836.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9 • Kenya Education Endowment Fund will be collecting donations at Centennial secondary’s Christmas market, 3:15-7:30 p.m. KEEF helps poor, bright students in Kenya stay in school. Info: kenyaeducation.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 17 • ECCW hosts Wrestling with Hunger fundraiser, Elks Hall #49, Leigh Square, PoCo; doors open at 7 p.m., bell time, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $16 for all ages, proceeds to Share Family and Community Services. Also collecting donations of cash, food, toys and blankets.

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Sunday of every month at Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St. New members welcome. Info: Helmi, 604-462-8942.

• 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: Nicole, 778-240-8247 or nicmurphy26@gmail.com.

• The Circle of Friends, a social group for 50+ singles looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre, etc., meets on the third Thursday of each month at PoCo Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St., 7 p.m., to plan events. Info: Nina, 604-941-9032.

• 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 Monday 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.

• Shoreline Writers’ Society meets, 1 p.m., on the third

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You do not need to register for a Christmas Food hamper if you are a current Food Bank client. If you have never been to a SHARE food bank or have not attended for more than 6 months you will need to register.

To qualify for the SHARE Family Services Toy program you will be required to provide documentation to support that your household income is at or below the Low Income standard.

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TC CALENDAR continued from page 25 • Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s Toastmasters group meets Wednesdays, noon-1:15 p.m., PoCo city hall to improve communication and leadership skills. For more information, visit business.tricitieschamber.com/events.

• City of the Arts Toastmasters, dedicated to improving leadership and public speaking skills, meets 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: Mike, cityofthearts@icloud.com or cityofthearts.toastmastersclubs.org.

• Rotary Club of PoCo Centennial meets Thursdays, 4:15 p.m., Wilson Centre,

GRANDMOTHERS TO GRANDMOTHERS • 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.

2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo; new members welcome. Info: Barrie, barrie@barrieseaton.com or 604-945-6627.

• 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 founda-

tion 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

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar month, 7 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. New members welcome. Info:: Gord, 604-9415140 or pzcgrg@shaw.ca.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 noonhour Toastmasters club meets at Coquitlam city hall every Tuesday, noon-1 p.m. Guests and visitors welcome. Info: tottcoquitlam. toastmastersclubs.org or Brad, 604-418-2393.

• 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.

“The pipeline bodes well for employment and the economy.”

– Dan Mott, President, Mott Electric

The Trans Mountain Project will provide economic benefits for all Canadians. First, it will create a

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Current value of Community Benefit Agreements throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley1.

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Equivalent number of jobs per year throughout construction (9,000 in BC).

Workforce spending in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley1 during construction by local and non-local workers.

long-term legacy of tax revenues that will help fund vital services, such as education and health care.

Overall, the Project is expected to generate $46.7 billion in government revenues. Second, the Project creates the equivalent of 37,000 jobs per year over twenty years of operations. And finally,

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Additional spending in Metro Vancouver over 20 years as a result of increased tanker traffic.

property tax revenue to local governments in BC and Alberta will increase by $26.5 million annually – more than double the current amount.

Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley includes Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Langley, Surrey, Metro Vancouver and Burnaby.

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New Home Sales in Metro Vancouver See Similar Dip to Resales: UDI Report

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Metro Vancouver’s new home market was negatively impacted by the recent government initiatives to slow down sales activity in the region,” according to the latest quarterly Urban Development Institute State of the Market Q3 2016 report, compiled by real estate think tank Urban Analytics and released November 17.

Just over 3,000 new multi-family home sales were recorded in 2016’s third quarter, which is a decline of 34 per cent from the same quarter last year and a drop of 55 per cent from the six-year record set in 2016’s second quarter, said the report.

The figures run contrary to recent media reports suggesting that the new home market is bucking the downward trend seen in Metro Vancouver’s resale market. There have also been several press releases issued recently to media by developers citing recent presales successes.

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“Some developments are doing really well, but there is an overall slowdown in the new home market,” Jon Bennest, principal at Urban Analytics and one of the report’s authors, confirmed to REW.ca. “There are a number of reasons for this, and the new foreign buyer tax is just one of them. In fact the market was already showing signs of cooling prior to the introduction of the foreign buyer’s tax.”

Variation by Housing Type

Broken down by property type, there were 1,763 new concrete condominium sales in Q3 2016, which is down 21 per cent compared with the same quarter last year. For new woodframed condos, sales were down 44 per cent from Q3 2015.

New townhomes told a similar story, with the 587 new townhome sales recorded in Metro Vancouver a drop of 28 per cent compared with

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Bennest said that one of the causes for some developments not doing so well was a “less sophisticated” developer failing to respond to changes in the market. He said that following the frantic second quarter where presale prices were breaking records at every new development, some developers in the third quarter were also attempting to set new record sale prices, and consequently overpricing their product – particularly in the Fraser Valley region, said Bennest.

As has been happening in the resale market, Bennest said, “Buyers have been stopping and taking a step back and saying, ‘Is this something I can afford, based on my income and down payment? What else is on the market?’”

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The report added that “overall released and unsold inventory levels are still down 54 per

cent compared to the same quarter last year.”

It said that currently, across Metro Vancouver, there are only 31 concrete condominium units, 19 new wood frame condos and 12 new townhome units that are completed and unsold.

Bennest suggested that the low standing inventory levels are another possible reason for the drop in sales in the third quarter – that a lack of available new home product has also caused buyers to put their plans on hold until more options are available.

“If you look at available inventory in the market, despite the slowdown in sales, it remains extremely low. As a buyer you may want to see what happens in the market.”

Bennest pointed out that, despite the overall slowdown, some developments have been selling extremely well, particularly in areas such as downtown Vancouver, Metrotown and Brentwood, where demand is still high.

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Durant plays on CFL’s biggest stage Former Centaur talks about his trip to the Grey Cup GARY MCKENNA

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It may not have been the prettiest catch of his career, but the touchdown Lemar Durant scored in his first ever Grey Cup game on Sunday is one he will not soon forget.

The Calgary Stampeder and former Centennial Centaur said Wednesday that while he was still disappointed that his team lost after coming from behind to tie the game and force overtime, he was starting to take stock in some of the things the squad was able to accomplish.

“I will always get back to thinking about it and what we could have done differently and what I could have done differently,” he told The Tri-City News. “I am starting to let it go a bit.”

After going 15-2 in the regular season and beating the BC Lions in the Western Conference Championship — a game where Durant scored two touchdowns — there are a lot of positives for the 24-yearold wide receiver to focus on.

His touchdown on Sunday was one of the highlights of the game and came 10 minutes into the second half when his club was in desperate need of some points.

Durant said even he was surprised to see the ball in his hands after he hauled in a pass from quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell before barrel-rolling across the turf at BMO Field in Toronto. When he popped back up on his feet he started running and said he didn’t expect to see anyone chasing him.

“When I caught it I fell and when I rolled over I didn’t feel

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Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Lemar Durant has had an impressive showing during the CFL post-season, scoring two touchdowns in the Western Conference final and a touchdown in Sunday’s 104th Grey Cup. While he is still disappointed with his team’s defeat in the championship game, the 24-year-old former Centennial Centaur said he is starting to take stock in some of the things he and his team were able to accomplish this years. anybody touch me,” he said.

“When I got up and ran I just hoped for the best.”

After a review, the touchdown was good and closed the point gap to 27-17 for the Ottawa Redblacks. However, it also helped spark the Calgary offence, who was eventually

able to tie the game and force overtime.

For those watching at home, the 104th Grey Cup was an instant classic. Despite his disappointment over the Stamps showing on the scoreboard, Durant said even from the field he could tell that football fans

were getting a good show.

“The way we came back and recovered the onside kick,” he added. “I feel like it has to be one of the top Grey Cup games.”

Durant has been a fixture in the local football scene since his days as a student

at Centennial secondary in Coquitlam, where he quickly earned the attention of university scouts.

He switched to quarterback during his senior year in 2009, where he scored 16 touchdowns, seven touchdown passes and ran for 985 yards in

seven regular-season games.

His performance was enough to be named Coquitlam sports hall of fame high school athlete of the year and he also received provincial MVP honours.

After high school, he had a stint with the University of Nevada in Reno, but an injury kept him off the field during his first year of post secondary.

Eventually, he returned to the Lower Mainland and started playing with the Simon Fraser University Clan football team. He was chosen 18th overall in the second round of the 2015 CFL draft by the Calgary Stampeders.

Durant is expected to return to the Tri-Cities in the coming weeks, where he spends his off-season.

He said he will focus on recuperating physically and mentally before getting back into his training regiment and preparing to do it all over again in the spring.

If he is home in time, he added that he hopes to reach out to some of the players on his former team, the Centaurs, which had a bounce back year and made its first trip to the post season since Durant was on the roster.

“I’d like to go there and talk to the team,” he said. “I want to show some support. They did have a good season and it seems like the program is getting back on track.”

But bringing the Grey Cup home with him will have to wait for another year.

Durant said the things he has learned in his 15 regularseason games and two postseason appearances in 2016 have helped his game immensely and he is eager to get back on the field.

“There were so many highs and lows,” he said. “Now being through it, next year it will help you stay more level.” sports@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews

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TRI-CITY SOCCER

Best comes up short at B.C. soccer tourney An early tie game puts banner out of reach for club

They may not have lost a game, but that didn’t mean the Dr. Charles Best secondary Blue Devils finished first at the AAA boy soccer provincials last weekend.

The club defeated Killarney 4-1, Burnaby North 201, St. Georges 2-1 and L.A. Matheson 4-1. However, a 1-1 tie against Sullivan Heights in the first game of the tournament was enough to put the Blue Devils’ championship hopes on ice for 2016 and they eventually finished in fifth place.

Reynolds secondary took the championship, while Argyle

won second place and Oak Bay took third.

COQUITLAM TNT

The Coquitlam Metro-Ford TNT won another close one in under-18 girls soccer last week.

After a scoreless first half against West Coast (Maple Ridge), Julianna Bosa put Coquitlam on the scoreboard on a pass from Nicole Chursinoff at the beginning of the second.

One goal was all the team needed to win, thanks to keeper Olivia Dawson making several crucial saves behind a tough TNT defence led by Isabel Antunes, Fiona Swartz, Katie Travis, and Chursinoff.

Coquitlam is currently in second place in the standings following a close loss the week before against Squamish.

RESULTS

Have a minor sports team that wants to get their game results into The Tri-City News? Send us a brief description of the match, the sport, the league, the level and the score and we will try and fit it in the paper. Any photos must be at least one megabyte in JPEG format. Results can be emailed to sports@tricitynews.com.

Both Cooper Miller and Cristina Danieli scored in the game but it was not enough to overcome the opposition, which won 3-2. sports@tricitynews.com

Public Notice of Open Houses Brunette Interchange Project

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public to attend a second set of open houses regarding proposed improvements to the Brunette Interchange at Highway 1 in Coquitlam.

These open houses will provide the public with another opportunity to preview the options for the interchange that were presented at the open houses held November 2 and 3 and to provide feedback on each option.

The information presented at these open houses will be the same as that presented in November. Ministry staff will be available to provide information and answer questions.

The drop-in open houses are scheduled for the following dates: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sapperton Pensioners Hall 318 Keary Street, New Westminster, B.C. Wednesday, December 7, 2016 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Maillard Middle School Gymnasium 1300 Rochester Avenue, Coquitlam, B.C. For those unable to attend an open house, the information presented will be posted on the ministry’s web site.

For more information, please visit our web site: http://engage.gov.bc.ca/brunetteinterchange/ or contact us by e-mail at: Brunette.Interchange@gov.bc.ca

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OBITUARIES MUNRO, Kenneth September 22, 1947 − November 23, 2016 We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Ken Munro. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Terri, daughter Diane (Marty), son John, 4 granddaughters Kayla, Megan, Jayden and Baileigh, his brother Glynn (Judy), 2 nieces Kim and Kelly, and mother in law Joan Tell. Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, December 4, 1PM−4PM at Fraserview Village, 22610 116th Ave, Maple Ridge.

NEFF, Robert B. January 30, 1940 − November 10, 2016 Lifetime PoCo resident. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bert. He will be missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Sandra, his girls, Kim (Dallas), Kelly (Rick), Kori (Allan), Kristi (Ryan), 12 grandchildren, 6 great−grandchildren and his sisters, Barbara and Joan. He left a legacy that made him proud. He passed away peacefully with his girls by his side and Elvis on the radio. No service by request. Donations in his honor may be made to the charity of your choice.

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DL 7662

UT501217

Full Stow n’Go, Dual A/C, Local, Factory Warranty

2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE

UT782633

NOW $14,998 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA

UC031774 UT235212

2015 NISSAN ROGUE SL AWD

Power Group, Cruise, Heated Front Seats, A/C, Rear Backup Camera, Toyota Certified,

Premium Package, Navigation, Panoramic Roof, Leather, Nissan Warranty, No Accident Claims,

NOW $43,888 2014 TOYOTA COROLLA LE

UT188126

7 Passenger, Navigation, Power Roof, Dual A/C, Leather, Trailer Tow, 20” Alloys,

2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER LIMITED 4WD

UT702604

NOW $34,888

2016 TOYOTA SIENNA LE VAN 8 Passenger Seating, Dual A/C, Power Seat, Power Side Sliding Doors, Alloy Wheels, Toyota Certified,

4WD, Power Roof, Alloy Wheels, 1 Local Owner, Fully Serviced, Toyota Warranty,

NOW $18,888

2012 TOYOTA RAV 4 TOURING

UC003976

Power Group, A/C, Cruise, 1 Local Owner, No Accident Claims, Toyota Certified,

2014 TOYOTA YARIS LE H/B

UC557568

NOW $29,888

2015 TOYOTA CAMRY XSE V6 1 Local Owner, No Accident Claims, Navigation, Power Roof, Toyota Certified,

OR

TOYOTA WARRANTY & SPECIAL FINANCING(OAC)

MAKE

ALL VEHICLES ARE INSPECTED & WARRANTED

ANY

CONFIDENCE

BUY WITH

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1-866-334-2016 20000 Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows

DL 26469

WEST COAST

12,995

FWD, HATCHBACK ONLY 43,595 kms UC686079

$

A Better Place to Buy A Car!

MANUAL, CONVERTIBLE, RWD ONLY 84,746 kms UC202892

$

2009 MAZDA MX-5 GS

FWD, 2.5L ONLY 16,500 kms UT784439

26,995

$

2013 FIAT 500 SPORT

2016 MAZDA CX-5 GS

20,995

$

2014 MAZDA MAZDA3 GT

SUNROOF, AUTO ONLY 73,002 kms UC196350

17,995

18,995

SEDAN, FWD, 2.0L ONLY 48,429 kms UC150515

$

2015 MAZDA MAZDA3 GS

LOW KM, SEDAN, FWD ONLY 14,224 kms UC102937

$

2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LIMITED

SUV, AWD/4WD, 2.0L ONLY 19,200 kms UT100114

$

2016 MAZDA CX-3 GT

BEST DEALS ON WHEELS!

WEST COAST

HOME OF THE GOOD GUYS

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20370 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge

ONLY

Stock #UT20869B

20,800

23,800

$

2014 FORD ESCAPE SE

198 ***Biweekly INTERNET

36,800

ONLY

$

2014 FORD C-MAX HYBRID SEL

PRICE

INTERNET

Only 22,354 kms, Hatchback, FWD, 2.0L 4 cyl, Knee Airbag, ABS, Dual Front/Side Impact Airbags. 17” Alloy Wheels, Pwr Group, Rear Window Wiper, Unique Blue Candy Tint Paint. Stock #UC509959

ONLY

108 ***Biweekly

$

47,428 kms, SUV, 4x4, 1.6L 1-4cyl, Heated Seats, Air Conditioning, Radio Data System.

Stock #UT053500

2016 FORD EXPLORER XLT

224 ***Biweekly

INTERNET

PRICE

INTERNET

2013 FORD FIESTA SE

230 ***Biweekly

$

Economical and very clean, local BC subcompact sedan that was originally purchased from our dealership, with NO ACCIDENT History, and only 9,408 km! This 2013 Ford Fiesta SE in Violet Gray comes with numerous useful features, including a 6-Speed Automatic, SYNC Voice Activated System, Cloth Heated Front Bucket Seats, 15 Inch Aluminum Wheels. #UC128549

ONLY

Tow Package. Ready to tow up to 7,700 lbs! Stock #UT46087B

Very clean and well equipped local BC SUV with NO ACCIDENT History Only 28,390 kms, 4WD, Cloth, Sync 3, Rear Camera, Reverse S, 3.5L Ti-VCT V6.

ONLY

$

2015 FORD EDGE SEL AWD

PRICE

INTERNET

6-SpeedAutomatic Transmission,SyncVoiceActivatedSystem,AM/FM/CD/MP3/SatelliteRadio with 6 Speakers, Ambient Lighting, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Heated Mirrors, Power Door Locks, Remote Keyless Entry, Tilt/Telescopic Steering, Cruise Control, 4-Wheel ABS Brakes, 15 Inch Aluminum =Wheels, Sport Appearance Package, Electronic Stability Control, Stock #UT029274

ONLY

$

354 ***Biweekly

Track Key, Limited Production Legendary Boss, Stock #UC218879

Only 23,087 kms, local 1 Owner Vehicle, Pristine Condition, High Performance, 5.0 V8 Engine, 444 HP, 6 Speed Tremec, Manual Trans., Exclusive Boss 302 Recaro Seats, Stock Side Boss Exhaust, Ford Racing

PRICE

INTERNET

2012 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302

$

260 ***Biweekly

29,800

ONLY

37,800

2014 FORD F150 XLT

INTERNET PRICE

65,800

$

Immaculate, local BC truck with NO ACCIDENT History and only 41,055 km! 4x4 SuperCrew with 5.5 Foot Box in Tuxedo Black features a powerful 5.0L FFV V8 Engine, 3.55 Electronic Locking Rear Axle, Trailer

2013 CHRYSLER 300 SRT8

$

Only 47, 976 kms, 6.4L V8, Xenon Headlights, Navigation, 20” Wheels, Rear Camera, Front and Rear Sensors, Suede Bucket Seats, Push Button Start, Paddle Shifters, Stock #UC660729

ONLY

2,800 kms, Supercharged, 5.0L V8, too much to list in Ford Racing Performance Parts, Full Warranty, 6 speed Manual, GT Performance Pkg, NAV, Recaro Seats

2016 FORD MUSTANG GT SUPERCHARGED

we will not be undersold & lowest prices guaranteed!

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19950 Lougheed Hwy., Pitt Meadows

WEST COAST KIA

*5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty.

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

Experience Something Great!

SALE PRICE

SALE PRICE

STK UC702886

Hatchback, 1.6L, 107,198kms

STK UT459374

AWD, 2.4L , 47,120kms

2010 KIA RIO5 EX

$

2013 KIA SPORTAGE LX

SALE PRICE

16,900

$

STK UT007066

13,900

SALE PRICE

STK UC430997

7-Seater Wagon, 4 door, 2.0L

2014 KIA RONDO LX

21,900

$

Sedan, FWD, 1.6L, 27,545kms

2015 KIA RIO LX+

SALE PRICE

SALE PRICE

STK UC624435

Sedan, 2.4L, FWD, 21,535kms

2015 KIA OPTIMA EX

Sedan, Sunroof, FWD, 19,450kms

STK UC305472

32,900

$

2015 KIA FORTE 1.8L LX+

SALE PRICE

STK UT532638

$

4x4, 5.7L, 60,790kms

STK UT333950

SALE PRICE

Hatchback, 2.0L, 15,601kms

2015 RAM 1500 SLT

2016 KIA SOUL EX

PLUS OUR EXCLUSIVE WEST COAST KIA ADVANTAGE CARD!

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