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COQUITLAM WORRIED ABOUT NATIONAL RCMP DECISION

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Coquitlam city council members are worried that new changes to how auxiliary RCMP constables are supervised will have drastic effects on city budgets and a host of other community engagement and crime reduction efforts. A notice of motion put forward Monday by Coun. Terry O’Neill called on the RCMP in Ottawa to reverse a decision that will place more stringent rules on the duties carried out by Coquitlam RCMP’s close to 50 auxiliary members.

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Under the new rules, auxiliary constables must be under the direct supervision of another Mountie when carrying out their volunteer roles in the community: educational outreach in schools, traffic control at city events or crime reduction patrols. According to O’Neill’s motion, those constables could carry out their duties in a less restrictive manner prior to the changes. The changes came into effect late last month, and according to O’Neill’s motion, were made by the director of the National Crime Prevention/ Aboriginal Policing Services. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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PoCo honours best in business CITY RECOGNIZES WINNERS IN FIVE CATEGORIES AT CELEBRATION THURSDAY NIGHT

embers of PoCo’s business community gathered Thursday night for a night of networking, refreshments and celebration hosted by the city. Seven businesses were recognized with PoCo Best Biz Awards at the second-annual event, which was held at PoCo Inn & Suites and featured comedy and musical entertainment by the Giggle Dam troupe. More than 100 local business representatives attended to help the winners celebrate their achievements. “The business community in Port Coquitlam adds important vitality to our city,” said Mayor Greg Moore, who emceed the event. “Based on business licence information, there are currently approximately 3,200 businesses operating in PoCo. All of these businesses create local jobs, and generate a whole lot of income locally. Tonight we would like to recognize and celebrate these amazing contributions.” A total of 69 local businesses were nominated for PoCo Best Biz Awards, with winners in five categories chosen by a selection committee with representatives from the City of Port Coquitlam and the business community. Awards were handed out to: • Port Coquitlam Bowl: Super Service Award — for businesses that go “above and beyond” to provide outstanding service to their customers. “There was a very heartfelt nomination for the winning nominee in this category — a business that is always hopping and has been in operation serving the city since the early 1950s,” said Coun. Mike Forrest, who presented the award. “The owners always go above and beyond, making sure this is a family, youth and seniors-friendly place.” Other finalists in this category were Art Knapp and Meridian Meats. • Pomme Natural Market: Living Green Award — for businesses that exemplify environmentally sustainable operations. “The winner in this category has recently reinvented itself,” said Coun. Darrell Penner, who presented the award. “It is a successful unique-to-Port-Coquitlam business, and bases its whole business model on environmental friendliness.” Other finalists in this category were Corner Sports and Custom Air Conditioner. • Lifetime Heritage Films: Home-based Business Award — for a home-based business that has demonstrated significant growth, sustainability and excellent customer service. “The winner in this category has been in operation for 11 years, and has recently grown to having a full-time and a part-time employee,” said Coun. Glenn Pollock, who presented the award. “The company has clients that include the Province of B.C. and museums, businesses and families across North America.” Other finalists in this category were Coracle Marketing and Nurse Next Door. • Northern Gold Foods: PoCo Star Award — for a business that has drawn positive attention to Port Coquitlam through its business success, innovation or marketing. “The winner in this category started as an owner-managed family business in 1978,” said Coun. Dean Washington, who presented the award. “The company eventually outgrew its premises and in 1999 built its current home, a 146,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility here in Port Coquitlam, where it houses manufacturing, warehousing and corporate offices under one roof.” Other finalists in this category were Meridian Meats and Pomme Natural Market. • Cap’s Westwood Cycle: Giving Back Award — for a business that has demonstrated outstanding commitment and contributions to the PoCo community. “The winner in this category is also a family owned and operated company, and has been in Port Coquitlam for almost 40 years and in the Tri-Cities for 82 years,” said Coun. Brad West. “The company has raised over $450,000 for the Ride to Conquer Cancer, over $500,000 for the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation through the Wheel to Heal event, and supports numerous other initiatives.” Other finalists in this category were Art Knapp and VanCity. • Sushi K Kamizato and The Dog Patch (tie): People’s Choice Award — for the nominated business receiving the most votes during the public voting period from Oct. 6 to 12. “There were 773 votes that came in, and a tight race between many nominees,” said Coun. Michael Wright, who presented the award, “Some close runners up were Pomme Natural Market, Corner Sports and Awesome Possum Tutoring. The voting actually resulted in a tie for the winners, so we have two winners in this category this year.”

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Clockwise from top left are Rhonda Madaski of Port Coquitlam Bowl with Coun. Mike Forrest; Jennifer Stanoffsky of Pomme Natural Market with Coun. Darrell Penner; Steven Renaud of Northern Gold Foods with Coun. Dean Washington; Katherine Larssen of The Dog Patch with Coun. Michael Wright; Giggle Dam entertainers shaking things up; Evan Moore and Kelly Hobbis of Cap’s Westwood Cycle with Coun. Brad West; and John Romein of Lifetime Heritage Films with Coun. Glenn Pollock. To see all 68 of our photos from this event, visit us online at www.thenownews.com and click on the PHOTOS & VIDEOS tab on the red bar at the top of the page. To see a selection of photos, scan this page with the free Layar app on your smartphone.

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Coquitlam worried about RCMP move CHANGE COULD LIMIT USE OF AUXILIARIES

CONT. FROM PAGE 1 “I don’t know the rationale there,” O’Neill said Monday. On top of fears over losing those auxiliary services and having to foot the bill for increased costs, councillors were angered over what they deemed to be a lack of consultation on the change. “Once again, the RCMP have made a decision without consulting, at all, the people they work for,” said Mayor Richard Stewart. “They work for communities across the country and they make decisions as though they are a monopoly, as though they are a government agency. And they’re not.” RCMP statistics suggest there are more than 2,000 auxiliary constables across the country engaged in “RCMP-supported community events and programs, crime prevention initiatives within schools, traffic con-

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Coquitlam RCMP commonly use auxiliary constables, who are volunteers, for traffic control and parades. trol, ground patrols, search and rescue, parades and other ceremonial events.” Coquitlam RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jamie Chung couldn’t provide much detail on the changes, and instead referred the Tri-Cities NOW to the RCMP media branch in

Ottawa. Those calls were not returned before press deadline. “Obviously, there are certain local impacts,” Chung said. “You won’t see them doing traffic control by themselves at Remembrance Day events, for example.”

Vote in our burger poll and you could win $25 RANKINGS EARLY TUESDAY SHOWED CLAY FIRST, ROYER SECOND AND MOORE THIRD

Hot off the grill, the TriCities NOW burger poll has gotten off to a sizzling start. Going beyond the hot-button local issues — vitally important in every political decision — the Tri-Cities NOW has also invited the leading candidates for mayor to throw down the napkins and put their culinary ideas on the table. With five Tr i - C i t i e s mayoral candidates each creating a fanciful meal on a bun, the hope is that not only will people think about election day, but throughout the campaign until Nov. 15, voters can sample some interesting, politically inspired tastes. In the real election, these five candidates are running in different municipalities. In our burger poll, they’re competing against each other to see who’s the most popular mayoral candidate in the

entire Tri-Cities. You can have your say on whose burger appeals the most by heading to Roo’s Public House, at 2926 Christmas Way in Coquitlam, or voting (by liking us and the candidate’s burger) at www.facebook.com/ TheTriCitiesNOW. Port Moody candidates Mike Clay and Gaetan Royer have designed menu items as diverse as the city they hope to lead — Clay’s burger mixes and matches a variety of dinner staples to his beef patty, including Mac’n Cheese and perogies; while Royer builds a salmon burger that offers both tangy and sweet appeal. PoCo’s Greg Moore has pitched a burger that provides diners with a chance to make it their own — anchoring finely cooked beef on a ciabatta bun and a tray of fixins to frame it.

In Coquitlam, experienced politicos Richard Stewart and Lou Sekora are serving up unique flavours that pay homage to the city they hope to lead, and to their own heritage. Stewart’s specially chosen salmon burger is framed around his French — and Maillardville — roots, layered on a French baguette with a side order of poutine. For Sekora, the mouthwatering beef burger has all the staples — onions, cheddar cheese and mushrooms — crowned with a Ukrainian sausage. They’ve put all their ingredients on the table — now it’s up to you, the people, to have your say. This completely unscientific poll adds a gentle twist to the process. Vote by heading to Roo’s Public House, where you can eat like a mayor, or vote (by liking) at www.facebook.com/TheTriCitiesNOW. You’ll automatically be entered to win one of four $25 gift cards to Roo’s.

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jkurucz@thenownews.com Coquitlam’s branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has voted to break away from a long-standing tradition that’s a source of contention for members and war veterans across the country. Branch No. 263 voted Oct. 29 to allow members and guests to wear hats at its Ridgeway Avenue location, a move that was endorsed by about 60 per cent of those who voted, according to legion treasurer Skip Proulx. The Port Moody Legion also allows hats, while the PoCo branch does not. “We’ve got to get more young people involved in what we do at the legion,” Proulx said. “It’s not very often you go into the legion and see many blondes or brunettes. It’s all grey. This has been a long struggle for us.”

The Ridgeway legion bership chooses, as long as boasts a membership of close they follow guidelines around to 1,000, though Proulx esti- bylaws, liquor and employmates only 50 to 60 took part ment laws, and human rights issues. in the vote. Because each legion acts Inga Kruse, executive direcindependtor of the Royal ently, Kruse Canadian wasn’t able to L e g i o n , say how many B . C . / Yu ko n others in B.C. Command, … we need to allow hats. said the vote move on in the She noted, results are surworld. however, that prising. head wear “It’s a very – Inga Kruse, worn for relicontentious Executive Director of gious purposissue,”shesaid. the Royal Canadian es has always “Where the Legion, B.C./Yukon been allowed. fight starts is Command The tradup north with ition of not cowboy hats, wearing hats and down here with baseball caps. Branches is linked to two factors: a have had tremendous push universal sign of respect and back from members who are, the long-held belief that hats perhaps, more hat-friendly should be removed upon entering a mess hall. people.” “I’m always surprised Kruse explained that each branch is free to implement when a general membership whatever policies its mem- votes pro hats because the

contrary argument and the people who make the contrary argument are very, very vocal,” Kruse said. “That being said, we need to move on in the world. Personally, I don’t think that there’s any disrespect meant by people who want to keep their hat heads or hat hair covered.” Kruse noted the pro-hat movement began in earnest in 2011, when legions across B.C. started a major recruitment drive. Those new members have introduced new ideas, she said. Proulx hopes it’s a move that will ensure the legion’s profile and membership will grow. “I know guys that play ball, they finish up and they’re all sweaty and they don’t want to take their hats off — they’d rather go to the John B,” Proulx said. “We’ve got 200 or 300 construction workers around our place building the towers and we never see them. They want to have a quick beer and go home. They don’t want to have to take off their hard hats.”

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com At 6 a.m. today, three men were set to begin a long journey on foot from the Port Moody cenotaph to the Legislature — to remember the five men from Port Moody who died in the First World War. “Peace and remembrance is the only message,” said Guy Black, a Port Moody resident and organizer of the walk, who is joined by friend Markus Fahrner and Jim Millar, the executive director of the Port Moody Station Museum. The men will march in period military uniforms, on loan from Parks Canada. The group won’t be carrying any weapons, but will have the city’s flag, and once in Victoria tomorrow (Thursday), will be escorted to the Legislature and given an official welcome on the floor. They will also lay a wreath on behalf of Port Moody at the Victoria cenotaph. Black said he came up with the idea a couple of months ago, and with Remembrance Day next week and this year being the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War, he didn’t want the date to drift by without being recognized. While excited about the roughly 100-kilometre march, he did note a couple of challenges, including security concerns. Black said he’s spoken with police agencies along the route and military officials, who have expressed concern for the men’s safety. As a result, the trio isn’t publishing its route. After the shooting in Ottawa a couple of weeks ago, the group contemplated scrapping its plan, but instead the incident gave them more resolve. “It’s our commitment,” Black said. “I’ve got to do it.”

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A poppy can say so much

’Tis the season for remembering veterans. As we approach Remembrance Day, the uniformed old men — and more and more women — come into focus. Phrases like “We Remember” and “Lest We Forget” are tossed about like maple leaves on the first windy day of autumn. We all go out and buy our obligatory plastic poppies from the nearest Legionnaire and dutifully pin them to our lapels or collars or shirt pockets to signify the respect we all have for those who fought for our freedoms in the great wars past. Some of us will even go out to visit Legion halls and cenotaphs on Remembrance Day, and stand respectfully still as the Last Post sounds at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, braving the cold and wet (even more of us when the weatherman offers cool and dry) to emphasize our respect for our country’s veterans. This time, try to remember more than just the usual stuff that we’re asked to remember on Remembrance Day. Try to remember that, though there are no more veterans from the First World War to add solemnity to the occasion, there are still plenty left over from the Second World War. And the Korean War. And from Vietnam (yes, many Canadians did fight in that “police action”). And from Bosnia. And from Afghanistan. And from all of the many peacekeeping functions attended by Canadians in between. Never fret — it seems that as veterans age and threaten to dwindle in numbers, the world has a way of providing us with more. And try to remember also that our veterans don’t just pop up this time of year like mushrooms after a big rain. They’re with us all year round — try to remember that. While you’re remembering those things, remember that when you buy a poppy, you’re supporting an organization, the Legion, that does support our veterans all year round. That’s real respect.

PARK EMPLOYEES SHOULD HAVE MADE AN EXCEPTION IN THIS CASE It is Oct. 26, 2014 — a recent Sunday evening — around 6 o’clock at Buntzen Lake. We just have finished our hike around the lake when suddenly I experience severe bowel problems. I rush to the washroom. There are two young people (male and female) cleaning the place. I ask them if I can use the toilet. The answer is no, because the park is closed at 6 p.m. I say, “It’s 6:03 p.m. and this is an emergency situation.” They say, “We do not care. It is after six.” I ask what I’m supposed to do in this case; I even offer to clean the toilet after using it. The answer is the same: We do not care. No mercy, no respect. I am a 61-year-old man begging them to allow me to use the toilet; they could be my children. It would happen this same way to their parents. This is the most embarrassing and degrading moment in my life. I wonder who is responsible for training and hiring these people to work in the public sector and deal so rudely with park visitors. What kind of impression would be left if that were to happen to somebody visiting our beautiful Canada from a foreign country? Richard Kobylt Coquitlam Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the Publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms. The publisher shall not be liable for minor changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions with respect to any advertisement is limited to publication of the advertisement in a subsequent issue or the refund of monies paid for the advertisement.

GHG criticisms irrelevant

here has been some well-reasoned and pointed criticism aimed at the B.C. Liberal government’s never-ending push to establish an LNG industry in this province, particularly on the issue of whether that industry will hinder attempts at fighting climate change. But critics who assail the government with the argument that boosting LNG comes at the expense of increasing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) are missing a key, central point: the B.C. Liberals are not nearly as interested in curbing GHGs as they are in creating a new revenue stream for government. While the NDP, the Pembina Institute and Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver all pitch valid critiques of the government’s recently unveiled legislation that established the “rules” when it came to emission from LNG operations, they fell on deaf government ears. The B.C. Liberals, like the Social Credit dynasty they were borne from, are driven by a central philosophical tenet: in order to do anything in this province, they must hold political power. Everything the government does flows from this realization, that political power drives public policy and not the other way around. The B.C. Liberals know they were elected not by those with an intense interest in fighting climate change, but by those whose top priority was doing whatever it takes to ensure a growing economy. The debates that take place in Kitsilano Starbucks outlets are less relevant than ones you hear in coffee shops and bars in Surrey, Kamloops, Prince George and Kelowna. On paper, the government says it is still committed to reducing GHG emissions by 33 per cent (from 2007 levels) by the year 2020. Whatever. It is a

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toothless, paper commitment and nothing more. The 2017 election will not feature GHG emissions and climate change as its central, vote-determining issues and it’s unlikely the election after that one will either, and the B.C. Liberals are well aware of that. They also know that the vast majority of voters have little concept of, say, “one ton of greenhouse gas emissions” and can’t equate that with something easier to visualize, like a pay cheque, for example. None of this is to suggest that folks like Weaver are incorrect in their conclusion that those lofty targets for cutting GHG emission levels can’t be met with a growing LNG industry. It’s rather that in the stark world of political reality, their arguments aren’t necessarily that politically relevant. ••• Some interesting financial nuggets have been unearthed by B.C. Auditor General Carol Bellringer in her massive audit of the government’s 2013-14 financial statements. She highlighted three different unusual aspects of the government’s budgeting methods, and in her report dutifully noted that the financial statements “can tell an interesting story.” Why, yes they can. For example, she noted the government is paying significantly higher interest rates on the debt it accumulates from

public-power partnerships than it does on its own borrowing. While the interest rates on regular government debt average about four per cent, those rates average more than seven per cent on P3 projects (and in one case exceeded 14 per cent). Interestingly, the government — which has the ability to reply to an auditor general’s findings within the report itself — chose to stay silent on this point in her report. She also tallied up the incentives paid to the oil and gas industry over the past five years. The incentives are credits designed to encourage the production of oil and gas, and the total has now ballooned to $1.25 billion. While it’s no doubt true that a lot of companies wouldn’t be as active in gas exploration without those credits, that $1.25 billion can be deducted from future royalty payments, which means a lot of natural gas will have to be extracted before the government even sees a nickel from many companies operating in the sector. Bellringer noted last year’s budget included revenue generated by the sale of more than $600 million in public assets, and she rightly pointed out those were one-time sales that can’t generate similar revenue in the future. That was not a new observation (many people pointed this out when Finance Minister Mike de Jong tabled the 2013-14 budget) but it serves as a reminder of how difficult it may be to balance future budgets. This was Bellringer’s first major report on government finances since she was appointed auditor general at the end of May, and it’s an encouraging sign that she’s going to be a force to be reckoned with. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

LETTERS KUDOS FOR FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT

Re: “Plan to ban cigarette sales opposed,” Wednesday, Oct. 21 The first line of the story said, “You could call Bev Harris a rebel.” As a 20-year friend and colleague of Bev’s, I know she’s a rebel ... and, when it comes to causes, few, if any, are bigger and better than the one we — and many others — have chosen to tackle. Everybody’s talking about the ebola crisis. Well, with all due respect to everyone who has been impacted by ebola: I don’t recall when we first started hearing about it this time around, but a very conservative estimate would be one month ago. Globally, about 5,000 people have died from ebola. In that same month, 100 times as many people — yes, about 500,000 people, globally — have died from tobacco use. About 10 per cent of that toll has been nonsmokers, killed by second-hand tobacco smoke. While ebola may have a small potential to change human hist-

ory, tobacco has already done so. A couple of other interesting comparisons: Africa (where ebola originated) is also a primary target of Big Tobacco, complete with virtually unfettered marketing and advertising to kids of all ages. And, while those fighting to contain/eradicate ebola are hailed as heroes (as they should be), those of us fighting Big Tobacco are often, at best, ignored; at worst, vilified. All tobacco products should have been banned from pharmacies, including the retail business of which they are part, decades ago. In fact, given the highly addictive and disease-causing, debilitating and deadly nature of tobacco, it should be sold exclusively from the place where society’s other “legal” and lethal drug is sold: government liquor stores. Regarding the six presidents/ CEOs/GMs who sent the extremely bullying and threatening letter to the College of Pharmacists of B.C. as a whole, as well as each and every one of the 12 individual board members, including Bev, for the “crime” of considering a motion to get tobacco out of all pharmacies in B.C. — which is currently the only Canadian prov-

ince or territory to allow such sales — well, they should be ashamed of themselves. I won’t hold my breath waiting for it, but those six top executives — who, in my opinion, are no better than tobacco executives — should publicly apologize for their letter and withdraw it immediately. Then, perhaps, B.C. can evolve and join the 21st Century, catch up with the rest of the country and discontinue the sale of the leading cause of disease, disability and premature death in businesses in which caring and highskilled healthcare professionals work. Then we can seriously begin the work of ending a crisis that went global decades ago, with no end in sight at the moment. Again, well done, Bev. Errol E. Povah President, Airspace Action on Smoking & Health

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voting for change when you remember that it was this council that passed a 30 per cent pay increase for themselves in 2013. That’s right — 30 per cent. Hmmm, we asked our teachers to settle for what? What was the cost-of-living increase in the area over this period? You might also want to remember that this is the council that passed the OCP just a few weeks before the election when our vote would have given us a voice. Hmm, do the titles “contractor,” “developer” and “large land holder” mean anything to you? Just a reminder is all. George Elgstrand Port Moody

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als recovery facility on United Boulevard. Belkorp’s model of waste diversion separates recyclables and organics from waste that One of Metro Vancouver’s chief competi- would otherwise go to landfills. tors for garbage diversion claims the regionThe company’s pitch to Coquitlam, which al government’s cost estimates for a second was unanimously endorsed earlier this year, incinerator could be off the mark by more would see a $30-million facility built to accept than $1-billion. up to 260,000 tons of material a year — about A report by ICF International suggests 26 per cent of the region’s municipal solid Metro Vancouver’s initial $1waste, according to Belkorp. billion price tag could balloon The money needed for the site up to anywhere between $1.8would come from the private billion and $2.3-billion. sector, and the facility would … [Belkorp’s] ICF’s study claims errors and employ about 80 people. incorrect economic and enginBelkorp representative Russ vested interest eering assumptions were made Black said his company’s appliis to ensure that cation to Metro Vancouver in the Metro Vancouver report. they continue The new study’s lead author, hasn’t been met favourSeth Huklower, told Coquitlam to have garbage ably, and has been subject to council recently that a “myriad ongoing delays. going into their of heroic assumptions” were On Oct. 27, council waived dump. made in Metro’s initial cost its standard two-week waiting analysis. period for notices of motion – Metro Vancouver The new study suggests and approved a call to Metro to Chair Greg Moore Metro’s business case conprocess Belkorp’s application. tained no contingency funds But Metro chair and PoCo for the facility’s operations and maintenance, Mayor Greg Moore dismissed the ICF study in inflation rates and material costs weren’t cal- an interview with the Tri-Cities NOW. culated properly, and that Metro “significantly “It’s not surprising that the largest private overestimated” how much it would earn over sector landfill operator in B.C. comes up with a 35-year period by selling electricity from the a report that suggests a different way to mannew incinerator to BC Hydro. age your garbage is going to be more expenThe ICF study was commissioned by Belkorp sive, because their vested interest is to ensure Environmental Services Inc. (BESI), which has that they continue to have garbage going into an application before Metro to build a materi- their dump,” Moore said. jkurucz@thenownews.com

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Port Moody candidates face off at debate Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com If you turned up at the allcandidates meeting in Port Moody Monday expecting fireworks, you probably left disappointed. Instead, the several hundred people who filled the Inlet Centre for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce sponsored event were treated to a very cordial discussion on some pretty common themes floating around this year’s election campaign, from how to manage development and traffic with the Evergreen Line coming, to taxes and even council salaries. Under the format, mayoral candidates Mike Clay and Gaetan Royer only got a few minutes to go head-to-head on a couple of questions. When asked about support for a recently proposed regional transportation plan, Clay said he’s in favour, noting 22 out of 23 municipalities agreed to the plan. Royer suggested there are major flaws in the plan, including the governance structure of TransLink, and

he suggested consultation was missing with Port Moody residents and city council. Clay rebutted that the plan aligned with the city’s official community plan (OCP) and came through council and city staff. “Everybody did have input into the plan,” he said. When the two candidates were asked about the city’s relationship with senior levels of g ove r n m e n t , Royer said one of the roles as mayor is to stand up for Port Moody and “forcefully” and “aggressively” represent the city when there isn’t proper consultation with residents on certain issues. “Certainly, there has been a rather weak defense of the city and its interests in a number of circumstances,” he said. But Clay countered by suggesting he inherited a regime that didn’t work well with other levels of government and since taking over as mayor, has rebuilt relationships that have led to funding from provincial and federal governments for a number of projects in the city.

Council candidates also squared off in pairs, but it generally led to more agreement than debate. Rick Glumac and Robert Vagramov were in general agreement on a couple of issues, including establishing a new seniors’ residence. Glumac suggested creating a city committee for seniors as a way to continue the dialogue about the type of facility and its possible location. Vagramov also supported the idea of a new seniors’ facility, suggesting there are a number of places it could go, including the old Andres Wines site. Candidates Chris Carter and Meghan Lahti were on the same page when it came to the question of how to stimulate dense commercial development, agreeing that it’s achieved by zoning. They also both agreed that the area around SkyTrain would be the best place to see such commercial development. There was also agreement between candidates Barbara Junker and Gerry Nuttall, with both opposing any idea of the city amalgamating with Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. However, the two did differ over how to handle pay raises

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for councillors. Nuttall defended the 30per-cent raise council gave itself last term, arguing salaries had fallen behind while the workload had doubled. “The job has changed and we had to catch up,” he said. Junker said she wouldn’t have supported the 30-percent raise, and suggested a committee made up of residents could be in charge of deciding salaries. Likely the biggest battle of the night was an exchange

between Diana Dilworth and Zoe Royer on the topic of slates. Royer said she’s not a part of any slate, but noted she is proud of the endorsements she’s received during the campaign from the likes of the local firefighters’ union and MP Fin Donnelly. “There is no question that I’m proud of those endorsements and I take them very seriously,” she said, adding she sees the endorsements as a testament to her hard work

on council. Dilworth,whohasruntwice for the federal Conservatives, also said she doesn’t belong to a slate, arguing there is no place for partisan politics at the municipal table. “I’m incredibly frightened of the thought of a slate in Port Moody. It makes me quite concerned we’ll turn into a council that is more combative and competitive rather then working collaboratively on solutions,” she said.

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jkurucz@thenownews.com Coquitlam’s “green street” is getting high praise from residents living in the neighbourhood, and the program’s success may see it move into other areas across the city. Approved in 2006, the street is located on Watkins Avenue, near Coast Meridian Road and Highland Drive. The street itself is covered in grass rather than asphalt, and is closed to vehicles. It serves as a play area for young kids, and a place to play sports and hold community gatherings. “Overall, it’s been a safe,

functional and connecting place and a lot of the residents felt they wouldn’t have known their neighbours without the connectivity of the street,” said city planner Michael Dhaliwal. Feedback provided to council Monday suggests residents living on or near the area thoroughly enjoy the development: 92 per cent of respondents living on the green street would purchase a home there again, while 60 per cent not living on the green street would like to. A staff report suggests property values were unaffected in the neighbourhood. “My experience is that

when a house goes up for sale there it doesn’t stay on for sale for very long,” said Coun. Craig Hodge, who lives close to Watkins Avenue. “They turn over very quickly and it’s very popular for people who live there.” A large part of Monday’s discussion focused on how to move the program into other parts of the city. Several councillors were adamant that green streets not be designated as parks, include playground equipment, or offer any type of programming. Coun. Terry O’Neill suggested an approach of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” “It becomes a park and it

doesn’t become that unique, community-building, community-binding facility,” he said. “And that’s where I go, ‘Woah, wait a minute.’”

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com A Port Moody home was spared damage after a fire late Monday. Crews were called to the 500 block of Ioco Road shortly before 11:30 p.m., after getting multiple reports of a fire. The fire had started in a shed behind the house and spread to nearby trees. Crews extinguished the blaze before it spread to the main home

on the property, and the residents were evacuated. City council candidate Cathy Cena was driving by on Ioco when she noticed the flames. She said she called 911 and ran to the door to alert residents, then helped gather the family’s pets and get them to safety. “It was pretty scary,” she recalled. Assistant fire chief Gord Parker said Monday inves-

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30, each stealing a bottle of hard liquor. Police believe one suspect steals from the store on a daily basis, noting the bottle of choice that day was Crown Royal. “At this time, we have no evidence to suggest the two men are associated to each other, but they allegedly committed the theft at the same time,” RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said in a statement. The first suspect, who police allege has been stealing from the store every day, is described as Caucasian, five feet six inches tall, with a shaved head with stubble. He was wearing a pair of black-rimmed glasses, a black coat and dark-coloured jeans. The second suspect is described as Caucasian and in his early ’20s. He was wearing a red baseball hat with a New York Yankees logo on it, a red Tshirt, and was carrying a black backpack and a blue jacket. Anyone with information on the identity of these suspects is asked to contact Coquitlam RCMP at 604-9451550 and quote file 201431088 or 31093.

A busy night Oct. 31 Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com It appears there was plenty of tricking and treating in the Tri-Cities when it comes to the behaviour of the public on Halloween night. The holiday proved to be a busy night for Coquitlam Mounties, especially since it fell on a Friday. Out of all the calls for service at the local detachment, approximately 30 per cent were related to causing a disturbance, noise bylaws and public drunkenness. Police also investigated a number of fireworks complaints and several common assaults. “Although we were very busy during this year’s Halloween, we were able to deal with every call for service with due diligence,” said RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung. “In addition to following up on all the calls for service received, the Coquitlam RCMP conducted proactive policing, such as bar checks in our local licensed establishments and traffic stops. “Halloween is a fun time of year and we encourage residents to enjoy it safely. And we are happy to report that most area residents celebrated the night responsibly.”

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City gets gas tax funds Most people could use some extra cash these days, and municipalities are no different. That’s why the City of Port Coquitlam is welcoming a new agreement that will see it get more than $200,000 annually from a federal gas tax program for the next decade. The question now for politicians is how to spend the money. On Oct. 27, as PoCo council signed the agreement, there was a suggestion the money be used to help fund a proposed new recreation centre for the community. Mayor Greg Moore said while there is a suggestion money from a gas tax should

go back into roads and infrastructure improvements, he questioned if that is the best use of the money. Instead, he suggested the money could go into other projects like the recreation centre that will help reduce the burden on taxpayers. “That’s ultimately what we want to do is reduce the burden on the taxpayers, so what’s the best place for that money?” he said. However, Moore said the discussion around the use of the money, which works out to nearly a half-per-cent property tax increase, is best saved for the budget process, which will come later this year. Earlier this year, the Union of B.C. Municipalities and the province came to a new 10-year agreement on the

Federal Gas Tax fund. It replaced the old agreement, which was slated to end in 2015. One of the changes to the new agreement is that local governments in the Metro Vancouver region can receive a semi-annual chunk of money from Community Works Funding. That program provides dedicated long-term funding to local governments for investments in capital building projects. The municipalities can choose which projects to fund through the program. In PoCo’s case, the city will get two cheques a year for $105,421, totalling more than $210,000 annually. The agreement, which has an inflationary portion built in, will run until 2024.

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Messages tap into church’s lighter side ‘WE WANTED TO LET PEOPLE KNOW WE’RE NOT STUFFY,’ MINISTER SAYS

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com A church is probably one of the more unlikely places you’d expect to get a good laugh. But if you’ve ever driven by Eagle Ridge United Church on Glen Drive you’ve probably had a chuckle or two.

Over the years, the Coquitlam church has had a penchant for offering clever or witty sayings on the message board out front of its building. Recently, the church offered this one up heading into Thanksgiving weekend: “A person of faith:

Someone who starts a diet on Thanksgiving.” The idea for offering something a little different on the sign is the brainchild of Rev. Dave Anderson. A young baby boomer with a Monty Python-like sense of humour, he said the messages come from wherever he can find them. He explained it started seven years ago when the church’s first sign was vandalized and destroyed. When Eagle Ridge United

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Rev. Dave Anderson is behind the humorous signs in front of Eagle Ridge United Church. One, advertising a garage sale, even attracted attention in the U.S. garage sale Saturday June 23 10 am – 2 pm,” it read. A picture of the message went viral, ending up on several church websites in the U.S. As for the congregation’s opinion on the messages, Anderson is quick to point out they aren’t for members, but rather, for the community. “We don’t need to put a sign up to communicate with our people,” he said, adding jokingly that’s the purpose of e-mail. The church has about 300 active members spanning

several generations. Anderson said occasionally he’ll hear from a member about a particular message, but he feels the sign is also a great opening for a larger discussion on a particular issue. And the minister has no plans to change the tone of the signs as long as he can keep finding material. He even has congregation members out scouring for message ideas. Anderson said the church is also hoping at some point to put pictures of all the different messages on its website for everyone to see.

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and suggested that to pull off the event in Port Moody, the local club will need other partnerships. “It’s a lot of work, no doubt,” he said. In Kamloops, he said organizers have also worked hand-in-hand with the city and local RCMP to make sure it goes off without a hitch. He noted in three years, there hasn’t been a single policing issue at the festival. As for what makes the festival so popular, Herman suggested it’s the combination of food and music in an outdoor setting. MacPhail is confident his club can put the event together in Port Moody, noting it has a template to work off of with Kamloops. Eventually, the hope is to match Ribfest with other major events taking place in the city. “If we combine something the city is already doing, not only will it help them with their own in-kind financing, but it makes sense to combine a couple of events and make it bigger and stronger,” MacPhail said. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

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How much time are you losing to this? IS TOO MUCH SMARTPHONE USE CAUSING YOU TO MISS OUT ON THE REAL WORLD?

s I entered the crowded restaurant, I immediately noticed one round table that stood out from the others. My kids were sitting with their cousins around that table, each with head bowed over folded hands and appearing to be in solemn prayer. Then I realized that they don’t pray that way. (They pray with their heads up and eyes wide open although I’ve always told them that they weren’t ready to do this until they could see the divine all around them). As I drew closer, I saw that

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walking distractedly in the same prayerful posture with only a vague idea of where they are headed. Until there’s an app to tell them that the light is red and they’re about to have an accident, I can’t think of a more dangerous way to walk, other than adding dark clothes, earphones and loud music. Some drivers are no less distracted. Although it’s illegal to text and drive, I

still see others glancing at their phones and some even holding onto their phones as they make their turns. In pre-cellular days, drivers were only distracted as they put on makeup, reached for their French fries, shouted at the kids in the backseat and argued with their partners. My rule of thumb for smartphone safety is this. Ask yourself: “Would it be safe to read a book at this time?” If it isn’t, resist the urge to answer that call, read a text or check your email. It’s just not that urgent. Your safety and the well-being of others are. I agree that text and e-

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Coquitlam Foundation stages its countryand-western themed “Kickin’ it Country” fundraiser from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at the Centennial Pavilion, 620 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Ribs and chicken dinner, live music plus DJ-led line-dancing, live and silent auction. Tickets are $50 and are available by calling 604-468-9598 or e-mailing info@coquitlamfoundation.com. Douglas College holds an “interactive dialogue event” with candidates running for election in the Tri-Cities, 6:30 to 9:40 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Coquitlam campus, 1250 Pinetree Way. The format will involve candidates and attendees gathering in small groups to discuss issues such as transportation, housing, local business and safety. The event is free, but registration is required, by logging on to http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tri-cities-all-candidates-forum-tickets13867691639?aff=efbeven.

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Seven down — the Terry Fox Ravens are planning for three to go. The top-ranked high school AAA football team in the province wrapped up the regular season a perfect 7-0 Saturday by hammering W.J. Mouat 44-6, remaining undefeated on the B.C. circuit. They now have a full two-week break in which to prepare. In football parlance, that break is something most coaches accept reluctantly. Fox co-coach Tom Kudaba is no different — noting that the buffer week is due to the job action where some teams stopped practising. “It means we will have to wait an extra week before the playoffs start, and with the bye another week before learning who we play,” said Kudaba. The victory over Mouat came about like most decisions this season: a powerful start that saw Fox march out and dominate, then a good chance to let the team’s backups and callups measure their skills in AAA game conditions. Quarterback Conner McKee connected with receiver Mike West on a pair of touchdown passes, including a 65-yard TD to open the scoring, followed later in the quarter by Keishon Ross’ 50-yard punt return. He would also score on a 53-yard run. McKee scrambled in from 34 yards to make it 19-0 before the first quarter ended. Isaiah Stevens scored the other major on an 18-yard dash. Sean Stewart kicked a 27-yard field goal to go along with three converts, while McKee carried in a two-point convert. Earning special mention from Kudaba were a trio of juniors — Trent Cooper, Brendan Dieno and Jeremy Kankolongo — who stepped in and played well, fresh off of helping the junior Ravens blank St. Thomas More 36-0 to claim first place.

FABBRO ENDS SEVEN-UP Gina Fabbro counted her seventh goal of the season, but her Austin Peay Lady Govenors finished the year with a disappointing 4-2 loss to Belmont in NCAA women’s soccer. Fabbro, a sophomore, set up the game’s first goal before Belmont tallied four straight. The Coquitlam native equalled her freshman goal output, and currently sits tied for fourth on the Tennessee school’s all-time scoring list. The local connection on the Lady Govs includes Fabbro’s younger sister Sophia, who registered two goals and three assists as a freshman, and Port Moody’s Courtenay Sheppard, a first-year transfer from Langara College who counted a goal and two assists over 14 games.

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Express beach Rivermen Brett Supinski has made a habit of it — and this time, one of his nifty moves produced a game-winner. The Coquitlam Express winger pulled a nice drag-and-deke move in the second period for his 15th of the season, lifting the Express past the Langley Rivermen 4-2 on Saturday. Coupled with a 7-5 victory Friday against the same Rivermen, and you’ve got Coquitlam’s first extended win streak of the season. It couldn’t come at a better time — unless it came earlier in the season, of course. Jivan Sidhu and Corey Mackin staked the Express to a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes, and Supinski made it 3-0 early in the second. While Langley pulled within a goal with 10 minutes to play in the game, Jackson Cressey

would cap a strong effort with an empty net goal. On Halloween, the Express found themselves in familiar territory trailing 3-2 early in the second frame. But markers by Supinski and Cody Boyd — who celebrated the weekend by accepting a scholarship from Div. I Canisius College in Buffalo — put Coquitlam in the driver’s seat with 20 minutes left. But Langley tied it, and it would take Mackin to break the stalemate, netting the game’s final two goals. Over the two wins, Chris Tai stood tall, kicking out 64 shots for Coquitlam. The Express look to extend its streak tonight (Wednesday) against Salmon Arm, 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre.

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November 2014 More City info inside! The City of Port Coquitlam produces Update newsle_ers to inform the community about City news, services and opportuni]es to get involved. Watch for them in the NOW on the `rst Wednesday of alterna]ng months, or visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/update for back issues. Next edi.on: Jan. 7

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The City provides important services you use every day. Voting gives you a say in what s happening in your community.

Help decide who will make critical decisions about your community and local schools by casting your vote for the mayor, six councillors and two school trustees who will represent Port Coquitlam residents and property owners for the next four years. Anyone can vote in the advance poll either today (Nov. 5) or Nov. 12, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Elks Hall, 2272 Leigh Square.

You can also head to the nearest polling station on Election Day on Nov. 15, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. check the website below for locations. Not sure if you re registered? You can register at the polls with two pieces of ID (one signed). Check our website for details.

Complete elec]on info: www.portcoquitlam.ca/elec]on

Join us at these upcoming events Municipal election: Vote on Nov 5, 12 or 15, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Info: www.portcoquitlam.ca/election Fall Affair Family Fun Day: Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Wilson Centre. Free admission. Info: 604.927.7970. Remembrance Day: Nov. 11, indoor service at Wilson Centre at 9:30 a.m., outdoor service at cenotaph at 11 a.m. Info: www.portcoquitlam.ca/events Remembrance Day Skate: Nov. 11, 1:30-4 p.m. at Port Coquitlam Rec Complex. Reg. admission. Info: 604.927.7970

Hyde Creek Salmon Festival: Nov. 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the hatchery (3636 Coast Meridian Rd.) and at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre. Info: www.hydecreek.org Christmas in Leigh Square: Nov. 29, 3-5:30 p.m. Info: www.portcoquitlam.ca/events Breakfast with Santa: Dec. 13, 9 a.m. at Wilson Centre. $9/person. Info: 604.927.7970 Skate with Santa: Dec. 14, 1:15-3:45 p.m. at Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex. Info: 604.927.7970

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New programs for businesses The City has launched two new programs to support businesses: The PoCoWorks job board, which posts jobs available with the City and at local businesses. Port Coquitlam employers and job seekers can go to www.portcoquitlam.ca/jobs to knd or post a job for free. BizAlley will showcase local businesses to the thousands of people who will attend the May Day Festival and Rotary Grande Parade on May 9, 2015. Businesses can sign up for their free spot in BizAlley at www.portcoquitlam.ca/bizalley.

Organics ban coming in 2015 A greener choice

Port Coquitlam is joining cities across Metro Vancouver to spread the word that food does not belong in the garbage. Starting in January 2015, all organics such as food scraps and yard waste will be banned from the landkll. Cities and properties that separate their waste properly will pay much lower disposal fees. Multi-family complexes can opt into City waste services, including curbside recycling and food/yard waste pickup. Signing up could save your complex money, help you send less to the landkll, and give you access to a variety of helpful resources. For info, visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/multifamily or contact 604.927.5267 or wasteloss@portcoquitlam.ca.

Clean your catchbasin Help prevent looding by cleaning leaves and debris from catchbasin grates. Report damaged grates to 604.927.5496 or by email to operations@portcoquitlam.ca.

The City of Port Coquitlam has won a 2014 Open for Business Award from the B.C. Small Business Roundtable. The award came with $10,000 from the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training that is being reinvested in programs to support businesses. Programs such as a job board and business showcase (see story to left) were proposed by City staff in BCIT s leadership program.

A made-in-PoCo soluSon to bear-proof carts Following a busy year for bear activity, the City is rolling out a costeffective solution to keep the community safe from bears. In spring 2015, new waste cart locks will be distributed to homes receiving City waste services in areas with high bear activity at no additional cost. Households with existing Critter Guard locks will be reimbursed on their 2015 tax bill.

Designed by City staff and certiked by the BC Conservation Foundation, the locks prevent bears from getting an easy meal from garbage or green carts. Project funds are coming from the Waste Cart Reserve. After the City obtains the patent, there will be potential to generate revenue by selling the locks to other cities. Properties in areas with bear activity are still expected to secure their waste with a certiked lock or in a wildliferesistant enclosure (such as a garage), and to only place it at the curb between 5:30-7:30 a.m. on collection day. Go to www.portcoquitlam.ca/bears for more details.

In the coming weeks, you ll start seeing opportunities to get involved in our 2015 budget preparations. Public consultation ofkcially kicks off Dec. 2 and 3, when our City departments present their business plans at meetings that will be open to the public. Details will be posted at www.portcoquitlam.ca/budget by mid-November. We re hoping to build on the success of our 2014 budget process. We had a record level of public participation, and we made changes to the proposed budget based on the feedback

Plan for a safe holiday season The holidays are just around the corner, and a bit of planning now can ensure they are both joyous and safe. Here are some tips to plan for a safe holiday season: Cut trees should only be left up for three weeks. Look for a trunk that is sticky with sap and green needles that bend and are secure to the branches. When buying decorations, check for lame retardant qualities or spray them with non-toxic lame retardant. If you enjoy a cozy holiday kre, have your chimney cleaned and inspected now. Check your electrical ornaments and lights for age and wear, and replace old decorations with newer, safer and more energy-efkcient versions. For more tips and information, visit the Fire Safety section at www.portcoquitlam.ca/^re.

Congratulations to the nominees and winners of the 2014 PoCo Best Biz Awards! A total of 69 AW RDS nominations were received, and awards went to: Giving Back: Cap s Westwood Cycle Super Service: Port Coquitlam Bowling Alley Home-based: Lifetime Heritage Films Living Green: Pomme Natural Market PoCo Star: Northern Gold People s Choice (tie): The Dog Patch and Sushi K Kamizato

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Easier registraSon system coming Experience more functions and easier login and use after the City s new registration system at www.experienceit.ca goes live on Dec. 3. New accounts will have to be set up under the new system. Beat the rush and set up your account between Dec. 3 and 10, when winter program registration starts for all programs except for Wilson Centre. Registration

The free PoCo Waste-Line app is a great way to report problems to the City and now you can post photos as well. For example, if you see a broken pothole or malfunctioning streetlight out in the community, you can now post a photo along with the report you make through the app.

www.portcoquitlam.ca: Learn about City services, news, programs and activities, including:

Winners will be showcased in the City s 2015 Community Calendar, distributed with the NOW in early December. See www.portcoquitlam.ca/bizawards and the full-page ad in this paper for more details.

PoCoMAP interactive mapping tool. Community Calendar City events, meetings and public input sessions. Council meeting agendas, minutes, and live and archived meeting videos. Electronic Home Owner Grants claim your annual grant online.

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for Wilson Centre memberships and programs will begin on Jan. 6, 2015. Learn about 2015 winter programs in the Leisure Guide, available as of Dec. 1 at www.portcoquitlam.ca/leisureguide and for pickup as of Dec. 3 at Port Coquitlam recreation centres, library and City Hall.

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we received from almost 950 people while still bringing in a municipal tax decrease of 0.21 per cent. We are eager to work closely with the community again to choose the funding priorities for next year. The City s annual budget is more than just numbers it s how we decide what services to deliver to the community. Watch for input and feedback opportunities online and in the media, and Mayor Greg Moore make sure to have your say!

It s just one of the many features of this great online tool, which allows you to view, print and import your personalized collection schedule, get collection reminders, stay-up to date on schedule and service changes, and more. Download the app for free at www.portcoquitlam.ca/wasteline.

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PoCo Waste-Line app: Waste collection reminders, tips and more. Download it free at www.portcoquitlam.ca/wasteline. E-Updates: Sign up for email newsletters e-Update at www.portcoquitlam.ca/e-update for info about events, input opportunities, and services.

www.experienceit.ca: Register for and learn about our recreation programs. www.pocomotion.ca: Information and tools for an active and healthy lifestyle. www.pocoyouth.com: Information about activities and events for youth.

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