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It was after her husband of 62 years passed away — a Second World War veteran who died on Remembrance Day — that a Gatensbury Road resident realized something was amiss with her mail. She hadn’t seen any for a while, including the condolence cards that friends and family mentioned they’d sent. But the woman’s daughter, who asked that her mother’s name not be used for security reasons, said it was more than
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When more then 200 cyclists race through downtown Port Coquitlam next July during BC Superweek, Port Moody pro Leah Guloien will have a hometown crowd to cheer her on. The Gleneagle secondary graduate (class of 1999) is looking forward to competing in the newly announced PoCo Grand Prix on July 12 and seeing her loved ones on the sidelines. “I think it’s great for my friends and family to see what I’m doing and what I’ve been spending all of my time doing for the past nine years,” she joked at a news conference yesterday (Thursday) in PoCo. “[I want them] to understand the sport of cycling and not say, ‘Oh, I’ve seen the Tour de France’ and not actually sure what’s going on in the race.” Guloien — sister of Olympic silver medal-winning rower Krista Guloien — is on the Trek Red Truck Racing team that will be competing in the Pro Women’s event, which is held in the early evening, just before the Pro Men’s race. Besides the two pro races, there’ll be contests for men and women in Categories 3 and 4 (amateur level) plus shorter races for kids, youths and corporate groups with four riders. John Tolkamp, president of Cycling Canada, told the crowd at the Gathering Place in Leigh Square that the PoCo Grand Prix could be “a major stepping stone for Port Coquitlam amateur athletes.” BC Superweek is the country’s largest professional road cycling series. It is held in July and includes more than $120,000 in prizes, with eight races over nine days; PoCo is on Day 2. Other BC Superweek events are: the Tour de Delta, Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix, Giro di Burnaby and the Tour de White Rock. John Leeburn, PoCo’s chief administrative officer, said downtown PoCo will be closed for most of the day, with streets
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As with the annual PoCo BIA car show — the city’s major attraction in August — residents and businesses can expect to see up to 5,000 visitors flooding the core to take in the action. Kelly Hobbis, an owner of Cap’s Westwood Cycle in Port Coquitlam and a member of the PoCo Grand Prix advisory committee, said the race will be another great summer draw for the municipality. “When a village or city in Europe is selected to be part of
the Tour de France, it is a true feather in their cap and the race is embraced by everyone,” Hobbis said at the conference. And Leeburn hopes downtown shop owners will get on board. Wednesday, city staff and PoCo BIA members hand-delivered dozens of letters to advise businesses of the Grand Prix. As for budgeting, the city is on the hook for $150,000 annually for the next five years to pay for items like insurance, civic and emergency personnel, and
racers’ prizes. But that’s expected to be paid for by a sponsor, who would get naming rights to the race. Cheryl Taunton, wife of PoCo Grand Prix chair Jack Taunton, said PoCo is a good fit for BC Superweek given its commitment level from city council and the community. The organization had been looking for a replacement for its UBC Grand Prix because that site was running into challenges with the route and the amount of construction in the area. Mayor Greg Moore, a cycling
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The reported abduction of a 14-year-old girl last week that put Port Moody parents and police on alert has been determined to be false. Investigators said in a press release yesterday that they wanted to ease the concerns of residents and school authorities, and that there is no threat to the community. “As a result of the subsequent police investigation… we have determined the reported abduction to be unfounded,” Port Moody
Police said in a press release. “We are satisfied there is no existing or known threat to the safety of students as they travel to and from schools in our community.” Last week, residents were asked to be on the lookout for a white Mercedes Sprinter van. The girl told police three man had grabbed her in the 1300-block of David Avenue, near Heritage Woods secondary school, drove around with her in the vehicle for 90 minutes, before releasing her unharmed in the 3000block of Lougheed Highway near Westwood Street in Coquitlam. The teen also gave investigators detailed descriptions of three suspects to police. Because of the nature
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the wall and ceiling area in the building,” he said. “It caused a lot of smoke damage. We ventilated the building.” Students who stayed behind were relocated to nearby Miller Park elementary school with staff for the day. A restoration company was on hand Wednesday to clean and repair the area and the school reopened Thursday. Banting middle is slated for a $22.5-million rebuild with an opening slated for spring 2018.
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Port Moody Police Department’s dispatch services will be moving to E-Comm 911 next spring. The switch to the regional serviced based in Vancouver will save the city about $200,000 annually starting in 2017 but it is also expected to provide more comprehensive service, particularly in an emergency, when there is significant call volume, according to the Chief Const. Chris Rattenbury. “My concern is… we only have so many lines in our dispatch,” Rattenbury said. “I felt their ability to handle a call could be better, given the num-
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Rattenbury said. “We have to be as prepared as we can be.” All of PoMo’s full-time and auxiliary dispatchers have been offered jobs with E-Comm. Earlier this year, Rattenbury formed a committee with members of the executive management team as well as representatives from both the police and CUPE staff unions that explored the possibility of moving to E-Comm over the course of about six months. At the police board’s September meeting, Rattenbury recommended PMPD make the switch in 2016. Police services for PoMo residents will not be affected, Rattenbury said, and PMPD officers will continue to attend every call. “The ‘no call too small’ is going to continue.”
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Port Moody residents can have their say on the city’s proposed five-year financial plan — and possible 4.38% tax increase for 2016 — at a town hall meeting on Nov. 30. Residents are usually asked to provide input on the finan-
cial plan early in the new year but council has moved up the process to provide enough time to consider all the input before the budget must be passed in May. In addition to the town hall meeting, the city is providing residents with a budget survey, both in hard copy and online. It asks respondents to rank the importance of various areas of city spending, including arts and culture, parks, emergency services, infrastructure, recreation and more. It also asks residents whether they feel
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A 17-unit townhouse development proposal for St. Johns Street in Port Moody that could affect views for its St. George Street neighbours will go to a public hearing on Dec. 8. The proposal, which was presented to the city’s land use committee in September 2014, is for the units at 2313/2315 St. Johns St. to be spread over three buildings fronting on the south sides of St. Johns and on St. Andrews streets. A view analysis for a handful of St. George properties found some neighbours will lose their views of the inlet but may gain mountain views while others who did not previously have a view could gain one after several large trees are removed. A staff report presented to council Tuesday stated any new multi-family development on the St. Johns properties would have some kind of impact on the properties to the south but the proponent had done its best to mitigate any negative effects. As a whole, the buildings would appear as two storeys, plus the rooftop deck access feature, from St. Andrews. And while the height falls within the maximum permitted (10.5 m), the design means only the roof-
top access features are at this height and the majority of the building is well below it. Still, the St. George views will be affected, the report states. The three easternmost lots (2318 to 2326) on St. George will see an increase in their inlet and mountain views once large trees are removed from the subject properties while, on the other side, one property will lose part of its inlet view but will gain a greater view of the mountains. Council approved first two readings of the zoning and OCP amendments, with some reservations. “My largest concern is the viewscape,” said Coun. Diana Dilworth. That sentiment was echoed by Coun. Barbara Junker, who said while she liked the idea of a townhouse complex on those properties, the city doesn’t yet have a comprehensive traffic plan for Moody Centre. Coun. Rick Glumac voted against the recommendations, saying he was apprehensive about approving OCP changes so soon after council had adopted its latest edition. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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hey say it’s about our safety. Yet, somehow, it feels so much more than that. I agree it should be about keeping us secure. We’re about to invite 25,000 new residents to our country, and little is now known about them other than that their paperwork indicates they’re from Syria. Most, I presume, have had far greater conflict in their lives than you and I. Many, I assume, will want to ingratiate themselves with their new neighbours. and all, I hope, would be welcome. Hope, however, is a fickle word. Mine was stronger just a week or so ago. Now, instead of a warm welcome, I’m hearing from my current countrymen more and more complex calculations explaining away why we should deny entry to those seeking refuge from terrorists. Some bring up their differing faiths and cultures, others bring up our lack of space. Most, I’m told, are motivated by fear. My fear is that it is something more sinister. for those who truly want to reject outright these strangers — but don’t consider yourself xenophobic — I implore
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you to look a little deeper into your subconscious and ask why. Perhaps it’s because you fear what you’ve heard about their religious beliefs. If that’s the case, I think I can begin to understand. after all, it’s likely you and I are not in complete agreement over our religious beliefs, either. but I have to wonder if you picked the right society to live in. To varying degrees across this country, we are multicultural. and no matter which point in your family history the decision was made to move here, our society will evolve — like most developing communities — to become even more multicultural, with or without you. Perhaps it’s because you fear the terrorists themselves. In that case, again, I understand. but I have to ask why you think you’re any safer living in your community. Crimes happen, far more in number than our police and courts can adequately deal with. and if you peruse the court docket, you’ll indeed find ethnic names — including, most likely, those of your own ethnicity. If you spot only names of a specific heritage, I would suggest you’ve programmed your mind to selectively screen what you see. as for our lack of space, I often think about this argument as I’m driving out of town. forty minutes in just
about any direction, and I see land available. When I think of the 25,000, I imagine about 5,000 more than the population of tiny White Rock. Surely we could recreate a community finding six or seven square kilometres somewhere between Tofino and St. John’s? None of this is to suggest we open our gates en masse to those seeking refuge. We need a screening process that we all can live with. It must be rigorous and perhaps uncomfortable for each individual who passes through, no matter how heartless that sounds, particularly given the ages and experiences these victims of warfare have endured leading up to what I hope will find them permanent residence. It needs to be methodical and comprehensive. and now, in this seemingly smaller terror-filled world — exemplified by the horrific murders in Paris and beirut and Mali — it needs to be matched for anybody of any nationality seeking to come here, whether as a refugee, a landed immigrant or a new Canadian. anything less would be foolhardy. but to say No at the outset, before any man, woman or child is examined, I question your motive. do you really believe that your safety trumps theirs?
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A letter to refugees: ‘It will be a hard road but you are safe now’ The Editor, An open letter to Syrian refugees new to Canada: First, I would like to welcome you to Canada. I can’t imagine the horror you have left behind. My parents were children in the Second World War, my mother experienced Nazi occupation in Holland and my father was in a Japanese concentration camp in Indonesia. They have carried their experiences their entire lives. My father in particular had difficulty even talking about the brutality of his early childhood. The opportunities in Canada are endless. I can share with you what my parents did that allowed them to enjoy their lives in their new country. We as Canadians may have some misconceptions about your values and I apologize in advance for some of the racist encounters you may have in your new coun-
try. We are a nice people but the world is changing so fast and all of us are adapting. There are a few points I think you need to hear. We have a tendency to be too nice and not give the straight goods. Some you may agree with, some may be new. Embrace our culture and our values. Learn English as soon as you can. This is your country now. I didn’t even learn Dutch as my parents considered themselves Canadian. Woman are equal to men. Period. Daughters and wives are truly equal to men. It hasn’t always been that way but it is our way now. When your daughters adapt to western ways, don’t get angry. Be happy they are free to choose how they live. We respect your religion. If you are Muslim, great. We have Catholics, Protestants, Buddhists and more than a few atheists, agnostics and
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Lori Holdenried, who has lobbied Port Moody council in the past to have sidewalks installed on Gatensbury, said it’s not the most ideal street to walk but there have been no prior interruptions to mail service since the homes were built in the late 1950s. “We’ve had no notice at all, at no point were we told,” she said. And while it’s inconvenient to go to PoCo to collect her mail — the PoMo post office at Mary and Clarke streets closed last month — Holdenried said she’s more concerned about Weir’s mother. “She’s trying to get some sense of stability and what
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lack of advance notice from Canada Post. “We called Canada Post, we emailed them, we filled out online tickets about the problem and no one was even able to tell us about the decision,” he wrote in an email to The Tri-City News. “They all knew nothing. It wasn’t until one of our residents went down to the post office to see what the problem might be that they told him of this decision.” In speaking to postal staff at the PoCo office, Weir said she was told the decision was a “health and safety issue” because of the lack of sidewalk. “I told him there’s never been a sidewalk,” Weir said. “I understand the road may be busier than it was but, up until
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It was an early Christmas for a handful of Pinetree secondary students when teacher Jon Hamlin dropped an Arduino electronics kit on a desk. “Will there be any soldering involved?” one student asked. “No, there’s a breadboard supplied,” replied Hamlin, referring to a small plastic construction base with holes in it for experimenting with circuit design. With such a kit, the students will be able to build digital devices — a remote-controlled car is one such device — but there are many other things the students can do with the equipment, using technology to solve problems in the real world, Hamlin said. “You’re programming something that’s tangible, not just something that’s in a machine,” Hamlin explained. The students were enthusiastic, too, but also somewhat wistful. “I wish we had this kind of thing when I was in Grade 8 or 9,” said Georgiy Sekretaryuk, a Grade 12 student and a leader in the club.
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Go online to get involved in city birthday events Gary McKenna
A roster of activities is planned to take place throughout 2016 and the city said it is seeking one or more marketing partners for events including: Activate Coquitlam 125, Neighbourhood Nights, Community Heritage Picnics, the Kaleidoscope Festival, Coquitlam 125 Salmon Project and Lights at Lafarge. Representatives of businesses that are interested in getting involved as a corporate partner are asked to visit www. coquitlam125.ca or email corporatepartners@coquitlam.ca.
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The city of Coquitlam has launched a new website as a “go-to source” for the municipality’s 125 birthday celebrations next year. Blog posts, photos, videos and an events calendar can now be found at www.coquitlam125.ca, and residents are encouraged to check back regularly for updates. (A video titled “Coquitlam 125 Kick Off” can now be seen on YouTube.) The site shows Coquitlam’s development over the last century and invites participants to submit their own stories about what the city means to them. Themes can include everything from the great flood to food, culture and language, and must be 500 words or less. There is detailed informa-
A screen grab of a YouTube video produced by the city of Coquitlam to promote its 125th birthday celebrations next year. tion about how volunteers can get involved with the various events associated with 125th birthday celebrations.
The city is also looking for partnerships with organizations and businesses for the year-long event.
put up around city hall (3000 Guildford Way) and Spirit Square, and residents are encouraged to check them out. This is the fifth year that the city has held the display, which it says is the largest of its kind in the Lower Mainland. Residents are also being encouraged to get in on the Christmas light action. Free light display workshops will be held throughout the next month teaching participants how to make tulip flow-
ers, which will be added to the light display at Lafarge Lake. The workshops will be held on Sunday, Nov. 29 between 2 and 5 p.m., Dec. 1 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., Dec. 2 between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. and Dec. 6 between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. All workshops will take place in the Fraser Room at the Coquitlam Innovation Centre (1207 Pinetree Way, next to Evergreen Cultural Centre). gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC
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More than 50,000 lights will be illuminating Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park from dusk to midnight until January as part of the city’s Christmas display this year. Another 10,000 have been
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THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: NOV. 27 – 29
PoCo fires up the Christmas spirit in its 12 Days kick-off SARAH PAYNE
events running to Dec. 9.
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CHRISTMAS SOUVENIR
Christmas preparations begin in earnest this weekend, whether it’s music and lights to get you in the merry spirit or perusing some unique, handcrafted gifts to help you start tackling that list (and support local artisans, too) and, most importantly, offers fun for the whole family.
Join Ukrainian musicians Olga and Dina Kholina in a Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) faculty concert — and singalong — that will include songs such as Rejoice Greatly, White Christmas, Carol of the Bells and more. The duo will be joined by Russian pianist Irina Faletski in the show, A Souvenir for Christmas, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15/$13 at 604-664-1636 or www.brownpapertickets.com. Visit www.placedesarts.ca for more information.
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There’s live music up for grabs at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square (2253 Leigh Square, PoCo) tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. Karyn McLaurin will be singing and playing guitar together with Paul Shuley, also known as KP Duty, in a show to benefit the Crossroads Hospice Society.
FAMILY DAY
The whole gang can head to Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) for Family Day festivities from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Learn to make lanterns in a workshop with artist-in-residence Catherine Dumaine, tour the exhibits and chat with the artists, and join some all-ages art activities. Be sure to hang on to your lanterns for the Lantern Affair on Dec. 6. Visit www.placedesarts. ca or call 604-664-1636 for details.
FACE OFF
Cheer on your Coquitlam Express team tonight as they take on the Prince George Spruce Kings at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Puck drop is at 7 p.m.; visit coquitlamexpress.ca for more info. Tomorrow night, the Port Moody Panthers are at home at the PoMo arena (300 Ioco Rd., PoMo) in a game against Richmond, starting at 7:45 p.m. Get more info at portmoodypanthers.com.
LIGHT LEARNING
Want to learn how to make floral displays out of Christmas lights? Join the Lafarge Lake lights display workshop, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Coquitlam Innovation Centre (1207 Pinetree Way). Learn to make a tulip, which will be added to the light display at Lafarge Lake. Contact parkspark@coquitlam.ca or 604-927-6312 for more info.
CELTIC CHRISTMAS
Port Moody resident Britta Curkovic is joined by fellow Caelestra band members and Place des Arts faculty Michelle Carlisle (flute) and Lambroula Maria Pappas (soprano), as well as special guests Sacha Levin (percussion) and Cyrena Huang (cello), for a Yuletide show at St. Andrew’s United Church (2318 St. Johns St., PoMo) at 7:30 p.m. Hear original songs from this talented five-piece group, all in medieval costume, and support a good cause at the same time — half of every ticket sold will be donated to the charity Beyond Soup & Socks: Housing for All. Tickets are at www.caelestra.com or at Gallagher’s Coffee Bar (232 Newport Dr., PoMo).
6 GUITARS
There may be six guitars, but there’s only one performer at this Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) show. Chase Padgett morphs into different characters and delivers incredible performances, each with its own voices, views and musical style including blues, jazz, rock, classical, folk and country. A hit on the Canadian Fringe Festival circuit, 6 Guitars is here until Nov. 28 with shows at 8 p.m. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or call 604-9276555.
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A family trying to sell Gramma’s house and move her to an old folks’ home is in for a surprise when she outsmarts them at their own game in The Dearly Undeparted. The Dogwood Drama Club comedy of twists and turns, written by Michael Soetaert and directed by Sue Davey, is at the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the Dogwood gift shop or by calling 604-939-6172 or 604-936-2069.
Learn how to make fresh greenery wreaths and other festive decor during Port Coquitlam’s 12 Days of Christmas celebrations, starting on Saturday, Nov. 28 and running to Dec. 9.
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Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas starting today at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village. The festivities kick off with family art activities, holiday music,
Santa photos and, to cap it off, the annual lighting event. The free event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Tomorrow, come back to the square for the Winter Artisans Fair and pick up affordable, quality art, fine crafts and edibles for everyone on your list, enjoy live music and treats, from noon to 5 p.m. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/ leighsquare to see the full list of Christmas
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Coquitlam realtor Vargha Akhtarkhavari put up his impressive collection of 24 ugly Christmas sweaters for auction and, in just a few weeks, managed to raise $1,400 for a collection of charities including the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, BC Cancer Foundation, Down Syndrome Research Foundation, Ronald McDonal House BC and VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. Akhtarkhavari matched the donations for a total of $2,800.
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Newly elected Liberal MP Ron McKinnon was joined in Centre Block, Ottawa, by his wife Christine and daughters Katherine and Sarah for the swearing-in ceremony this week.
NEW MP TAKES OATH WITH HIS FAMILY
MUSLIM BUSINESS DONATION TO RCH
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Three Port Moody firms are up for Small Business BC Awards. Butter Studios is a finalist for Premier’s People’s Choice, Best Company and Best Online Marketer while YesBelt is also in the Premier’s People’s Choice category. Around My House Consignment also is nominated for Premier’s People’s Choice and Best Community Impact. The accolades are designed to recognize new and existing businesses registered in the province with fewer than 50 employees. “Small Business BC takes great pride in celebrating entrepreneurs and helping them to become more successful. While individually small, these businesses have a big reputation across Canada and the world,” said CEO George Hunter in a news release.
A 30-minute pledge drive by the Muslim Business Council of BC at its annual fundraising dinner Sunday resulted in $30,000 for the Royal Columbian Hospital. The money will pay for a new patient transport monitor.
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Visitors to the Hyde Creek Salmon Festival in Port Coquitlam this month got a bit more of a treat thanks to the work and creativity of Culinary Arts students from Centennial and Gleneagle secondary schools.
HYDE CREEK SALMON FESTIVAL
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Gillian Kirk of Avia Employment Services (right) was elected chair of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce last week. She will take over from Rick Pasin of My Education Room in the new year. Also at the chamber’s annual general meeting at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, Tri-City News publisher Shannon Balla was elected to the board for next year. It also includes: Tereza McDermid (Crossroads Hospice), vice chair; Carlo Zarrillo (Sandpiper Signs), vice chair; Cecilia de Roca-Chan (Kemp Harvey De Roca-Chan Inc), treasurer; Catherine Ackerman (Express Employment); Parv Bal (Progressive Waste Management); Rick Duff (Hard Rock Casino Vancouver); Lisa Landry (Snapd Tri-Cities); Tom Lewis (Profit Mastery); Daniel Richardson (BTM Lawyers); Mary Vellani (TD Bank); and Randy Webster (MedRay Imaging).
NDP MP Fin Donnelly (Port MoodyCoquitlam) was back at Centre Block last Thursday to take the oath of office. Donnelly has also been appointed critic for Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard.
MP FIN DONNELLY IS BACK IN OTTAWA
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Mr and Mrs. Gordon Wrightman opened the pharmacy at this location on Austin Ave., Coquitlam on Nov 1, 1965 making this year our 50th anniversary. The 50 year ribbon cutting event on October 30th, 2015, was attended by the present owners, Mr and Mrs Lap Wu, original owners, Mr and Mrs Wrightman and their son Steve Wrightman who is a pharmacist at the store; Pharmasave representatives:Greg Shephard, Diana Del Negro, Owen Pighin and Annette Robinson, landlord Richard Chow and our Acting Mayor, Counsellor Dennis Marsden.
Dogwood Songsters
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Wednesday, December 9th, 1:30pm and
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We would like to thank all of our current and past staff, and all of our customers for supporting their local pharmacy. Thank you all for being part of this success story, and helping us serve our community for the past fifty years. Pharmasave Austin has been giving back to the community through several charities such as Variety Club and was part of a group that raised more than $12,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation this past September.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2016.
• Free Parking • Admission $5 (Children 10 & under Free) • Refreshments Included Tickets available at the Dogwood Pavilion (604-927-6098) or from a choir member
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Food donations to the Christmas Hamper gratefully accepted The Dogwood Songsters is an activity of the Dogwood Pavilion’s Over 50 Club. From September to May the Dogwood Songsters visit the Care Homes around the Tri-Cities every Thursday.
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hy organic? Do you ever ask yourself that? What is so special about organic food? Why is it so expensive? Does it taste better? A trip to the farmers market is a great place to find the answers. I wanted to focus this column on organic farming and what it means to our health and our economy. Honestly, until I became a market vendor, I never really gave organic food much thought. We always had a garden when I was growing up so I thought I was pretty savvy when it came to where my food came from. Turns out I didn’t know the half of it. Much of what I know now was taught to me by Mary Forstbauer, the matriarch of Forstbauer Farms. Sadly, Mary passed away on Oct. 30. While Mary is no longer with us, her family and farm still are. So what did I learn from Mary? I learned that there isn’t a farmer who comes to our markets who hasn’t been touched by her and her drive to produce organic food. Even the farmers who choose to farm through conventional means have made changes to their practices to help ensure the health of their farms. In fact, Mary’s passion for organic farming resulted in her receiving one of Canada’s highest honours in her field, the Canadian Health Food Association’s Organic Achievement Award. So if organic is the chosen path for you as a consumer, this is what makes it special. When a farm is certified organic, everything about the operation has met the strictest standards. In fact, the certify-
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ECO DOC. AT DOUGLAS A screening of the documentary This Changes Everything is being hosted next Thursday by the Tri-Cities Leadnow Team. The film about alternatives to an oil-based economy is being shown Dec. 3 at Douglas College’s David Lam Campus, 1240 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, in lecture theatre A1470. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for students and are available at www.eventbrite. com using the film title as reference.
ing body in this province, the Certified Organic Associations of BC, hold its members to even higher standards than the national body, in some cases. This means that no synthetic fertilizers, pesticides herbicides or GMO are used. If the farm produces added value products such as juices or preserves, no chemical preservatives can be used nor can there be any synthetic flavourings or colours added. Farms that raise animals are committed to best practices that include allowing the animals free run, socializing and no animal byproducts in the feed. But simply removing agrichemicals is not enough to turn a conventional farm into an organic farm. Organic farming is an active, labourintensive process. For example, organic farmers use quality compost, cover crops (such as nitrogen-rich alfalfa) and crop rotation to
nourish soil naturally, and to allow it to rest and regenerate. Plants grown in healthy soil are better able to feed and protect themselves from pests and disease, which means they won’t require heavy applications of fertilizers and pesticides. The expression “Feed the soil, not the plant” is a familiar refrain among organic farmers. Organic farmers are also careful about how they store and compost animal waste in order to safeguard air and water systems. They tailor their crops according to climate and soil to optimize the natural growth cycle. Organic farmers also promote biodiversity by growing a variety of crops rather than a single crop. Through all of these methods, organic farmers prevent soil erosion, conserve energy and help protect local wildlife, stream banks and watersheds.
They help protect the global environment, as well: Organic farming can greatly reduce the amount of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, that contribute to global warming. B.C. leads the way with organic farming. There are close to 30,000 acres of organic farmland in British Columbia, of which 40% is farmed by women. Mary Forstbauer was the heart and soul of the organic movement in B.C. and she taught me that, all in all, organic is about so much more than just growing food. It’s a way of life that can help sustain us all. And for that, I thank her. But remember, regardless of which produce you choose, purchasing locally grown food is the most important. Karen Curtis is the Lemonade Lady (www.kicslemonade.ca and kicslemonade.blogspot.ca) at the Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam farmers markets. Her column runs monthly.
THE RECIPE: SQUASH, THYME, ONION, PASTA Stop by the Port Moody Market Sundays to stock up on all your local produce. December’s featured veggie is onions. Try this pasta recipe that makes full use of onions and another seasonal staple, butternut squash.
PASTA WITH THYME-SCENTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH & ONION SAUCE
2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter 1 large onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium butternut squash, cut in half with seeds removed 2 tsp thyme, preferably fresh 1 tsp nutmeg 4 cups pasta Place squash halves, cut side down, in a glass baking dish. Fill with half inch of water, cover and microwave on high 10 to 12 minutes, or until squash is soft and easily pierced. Remove from dish and let cool. Meanwhile, sauté onions in butter and olive oil over medium heat until onions are soft and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, thyme and nutmeg, turn down heat and continue cooking another 10 minutes or so. While onions are cooking, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta, reserving 2 cups pasta water. Remove squash from skin and add to pan with onion and garlic. Thin sauce with reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with cooked pasta. Serves 4 to 6.
Land Use Committee Notice When: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 7pm • Where: Brovold Room, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C.
The Land Use Committee is holding a public meeting to consider the following application:
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How do I get more information? Review the proposed Rezoning application (#6700-20-133) and related information at the Development Services Department, City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. anytime between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
How can I provide input? 1. If you believe your property is affected by this amendment, attend the meeting in person and submit comments directly to the Land Use Committee 2. You can also send a submission in writing anytime before 12 noon on December 1, 2015. If you plan on sending your feedback ahead of time, email it to clerks@portmoody.ca or fax it to 604.469.4550. James Stiver, MAES, MCIP, RPP, General Manager of Development Services
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Location: 2621 St. Johns Street (Rezoning Application 6700-20-133) Applicant: Mara + Natha Architecture Ltd. Purpose: Mara + Natha Architecture Ltd. has applied to rezone the property at 2621 St. Johns Street from Community Commercial (C3) to Comprehensive Development Zone 63 (CD63). If approved, this application would allow for four storey mixed use development with ground level commercial units and 12 residential dwelling units above.
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Give food for Share’s Christmas hampers It’s the season of giving and Share’s food bank is preparing for its Christmas toy and food hamper program. Last year, Share served 1,631 households — 4,536 people in all — in Tri-Cities and it needs help to make sure it has enough food and toys to give out. Share is currently accepting donations in the following ways: • You can donate food directly to Share’s Food Bank at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody (at the rear of the building). • You may donate at any grocery store in the Tri-Cities. • If you wish to give a financial donation, call 604-540-9161 or visit www.sharesociety.ca. • Toy donations can be dropped off at the food bank at 2615 Clarke St. or at the Christmas tree at Coquitlam Centre mall starting Dec. 5. Items needed for the
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Share Family and Community Services has many volunteer opportunities throughout the holiday season, and is recruiting for its annual gift wrap and Christmas tree at Coquitlam Centre mall. The gift wrapping station and the tree will open on Dec. 4 and run until Dec. 24 during mall hours, so there are more than 800 shifts to fill. You must be 16 years or older. To volunteer, call Ruth at 604-529-5104 and leave a message. For more information on Share or to make a donation, visit www.sharesociety.ca. Christmas food hampers include: • cereal; • juice; • peanut butter, jam and honey; • canned vegetables and tomatoes, and tomato sauce; • rice and pasta; • side dishes; • dry noodles with sauce; • canned fruit;
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Get caught reading to win prizes in Coquitlam library contest Local young people can win cash prizes for funny, weird or mind-blowing pictures they take for the Get Caught Reading Photo Contest at Coquitlam Public Library. And they should act quickly because the deadline is Monday. The contest invites kids aged
12 to 18 years who live or go to school in Coquitlam to snap a photo of someone or something reading, manipulate it if they like, then email it to the library. Photos should fit into one of the following categories: • Pets: Position them by a book, on someone’s shoulder
or in their lap — whatever looks best. • Humourous: The rule is, it’s not funny if it doesn’t make librarians laugh. • Location: Use an exotic or eye-catching location. • Crazy costumes: Clothes can make all the difference.
• Image manipulation: Leverage your tech skills and experiment with photo effects. To enter a photo in the contest, send your entry as a highresolution .jpg attachment to getcaughtreading@coqlibrary. ca no later than 9 p.m. on Nov. 30. In the subject line of the e-
mail, include the category for the submission. In the body of the message, type your name, grade, school, city and phone number. Also include the name and phone number of anyone else who may appear in the picture. The image attachments must be original pictures taken by the
person who sent the entry. The winning entry in each category earns a $75 prize. The library will turn the pictures into Get Caught Reading posters. If you have questions about the contest, contact Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca or 604554-7339.
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’Tis the season with a twist: Make your giving green LIVING GREEN
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hat do you remember about Christmases past? Crazy board games with the cousins? Promising your mother you won’t take the dog tobogganing? Trying to build a bigger and better snow fort than last year? I remember our first Christmas at Silver Star, outside of Vernon. It was almost 100% predictable. My eight-year-old nephew and I promised to do “just the circuit” on snowshoe but, inevitably, we got lost, arriving back in the nick of time as my brother was dialling search and rescue. Last year, I thought I would
break with tradition. Instead of decorating a store-bought gingerbread kit with my niece and nephew, I prepared a gingerbread nativity scene, complete with natural food colouring and Mini-Wheats for haystacks. Auntie was excited. The red colouring was beet juice and (it took a lot of time and patience to create a morethan-pink-looking king’s robe, camel saddle and frankincense gift box). So, when visiting the family early last month, my dear nephew kindly requested, “Auntie, this year when we do the gingerbread, let’s stick to chemical food colouring.” Memory making is always more fun and usually longer lasting than acquiring material things. In my September column, I mentioned the Story of Stuff (storyofstuff.org/movies/story-of-stuff/) about how our consumer lifestyle affects not only the environment but, also, workers’ health around the world. So when shopping for loved ones this season, consider giving a different kind of gift this
year — one that inspires to live healthier, makes the world a better place, supports good people and companies, creates less waste and, of course, spreads joy. Sometimes, the reason we may have difficulty choosing the perfect gift is perhaps because we already possess too much stuff. Truly thoughtful gifts can be those new experiences that inspire, educate, entertain, nourish, even pamper — those that leave positive lasting impressions. You and I vote with our money and every dollar we spend is a vote of support for something. This year, think outside the gift box and give a gift that creates life-giving experiences. Here are some ideas for everlasting gifts: • Charity gift catalogues: We are spoiled for choice to help those in greater need than ourselves. Some of my favourites include Samaritan’s Purse, Compassion Canada and Christian Blind Missions. One year, I gave my brother part of a
water buffalo — he didn’t have to ask which part. • Experiential gifts: Feed the soul — and support local artists — by enjoying arts and culture; the mind, with knowledge-building opportunities; the body, with getting outside. Examples could be concert/ theatre tickets, ski/symphony season passes, a workshop series, music/language lessons, or make your own gift certificates, such as “Lunch date with Jane at your favourite bistro/crêperie.” Metro Vancouver began its Create Memories, Not Garbage campaign in 2011 and con-
tinues to provide lots of good information at www.metrovancouver.org/christmas. • Handmade or heirloom: My mom loves creating. Some of her recent Christmas creations included silk pillowcases, colourful book covers, natural moth repellent “spice sachets” and dress-up clothes for the granddaughter and her friends. How do you know something will really last? When it already has. Passing on a family heirloom or something you cherish is sure to be treasured. • Gift of time: The possibilities are endless: a day of garden-
ing, a night of child-minding, a weekend of dog-sitting, an afternoon of closet purging. Help with pickling, jamming and/or canning would surely guarantee wonderful memories while sharing life-giving knowledge. Above all, enjoy spreading the joy this season. Melissa Chaun of Port Moody is an ecologist with a passion for all things sustainable. She has a certificate in Sustainable Community Development, volunteers on various city committees and is currently coordinating the monthly meetings for Tri-City Greendrinks. Her column runs monthly.
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Songs, tea, tech talk & a variety of library resources 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.
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• Songs plus: Songs, music and crafts with a Christmas theme for people of all ages with developmental challenges are part of a program hosted by
community services librarian Teresa Rehman in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier branch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 9. To register, phone 604-937-4155. For information, phone Teresa at 604-937-4157. • Seniors’ Christmas tea: Share Christmas memories with other seniors and library staff over tea, coffee and goodies on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2 to 3:30 p.m., in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier branch. Enjoy Christmas carol sing-alongs, trivia games, book prizes and poinsettia giveaways. To register for this free program,
leave a message on the library’s registration line, 604-937-4155. For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca.
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• Tech Trends — Programmable Materials: Are you wondering about the future of technological innovation? Join scientist Paul Tinari for a public discussion and explore how programmable materials may revolutionize treatments for disease and construction processes. Bring your questions and ideas to this free session on Monday,
Nov. 30 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat. • Share English conversation group: Looking for a place to practise speaking English? All levels are welcome to drop into the library’s ParkLane Room on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Join other English learners in this free program hosted by volunteers from Share Family and Community Services. Enjoy conversation with the other participants and the group leader. You will also find out more about your community in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Call Share at 604-
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• Trinity United and St. Catherine’s churches’ (2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo) Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; bake table, gourmet table, silent auction, luncheon and more. • Hawthorne Senior’s Care Community Christmas bazaar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 2111 Hawthorne Ave., PoCo (enter through lodge doors off parking lot); baking, gifts, crafts, white elephant sale, prizes, raffle and vendor table. Proceeds to benefit residents. • Dogway Dog Rescue Society fundraising Christmas pictures of dogs with the Grinch, 1-4 p.m., Bosley’s, 2850 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. Tasty treats will be served.
SUNDAY, NOV. 29
• “Divas – Vegas meets Vaudeville,” 7:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam. Musical tributes to favourite divas, including Cher, Patsy Cline, Marilyn Monroe, Bette Midler and more, all performed by Bonnie Kilroe. Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $20; tickets available in person only at the Legion bar. This show is open to the public as well as Legion members. Info: www.rclegion263.ca.
THURSDAY, DEC. 3
• Burquitlam Community Association AGM in the library at Miller Park elementary school, 800 Egmont Ave., Coquitlam, 7 p.m. Wrap of yearly BCA business, election of officers (various positions are open for interested parties) and guest city clerk Jay Gilbert will speak on various subjects and take questions.
NOV. 30: TRI-CITY PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB • Tri-City Photography Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody. Topic: Matting and framing images and image projection by award-winning photographer Connor Stefanison. Info: www.tricityphotoclub.ca. • Tri-Cities Leadnow presents screening of Naomi Klein film “This Changes Everything,” 7 p.m., Douglas College David Lam Campus, 1240 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, Lecture Theatre A1470. Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for students. The film presents seven portraits of communities on the front lines of both fossil fuel extraction and the climate crisis it is driving. Info: eventbrite.ca, and search the film title.
FRIDAY, DEC. 4 • Coquitlam Christmas craft fair, Poirier Forum, 618 Poirier St., Coquitlam (next to Dogwood Pavilion), 5-9 p.m. (also: Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.). Admission: adults, $2.50; seniors/children, $1.25. Info: www.coquitlamcrafts.com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 5 • Christmas market and craft fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Seaview community school, 1215 Cecile Dr., Port Moody; local crafts, tasty treats, handmade gifts. Admission: $2 or a non-perishable food donation for Share. Table rental: $40. Info: info@ cherishthethought.ca, Facebook: Seaview Community School Market & Craft Fair. • Tri-City Wordsmiths meeting, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox
Library, PoCo. Setting the Stage: Story Structure and Braiding the Plot is the title of a short story workshop to be presented by author Ruth Kozak, a writer, journalist, playwright, historical novelist, short story writer, poet and writing instructor. Presentation will cover everything from synopsis, theme, voice and character development, description and action, to prompts that give you story ideas. Workshop is free but space is limited. Call library about registration: 604-9277999. • Coquitlam Christmas craft fair, Poirier Forum, 618 Poirier St., Coquitlam (next to Dogwood Pavilion), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (also: Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.). Admission: adults, $2.50; seniors/children, $1.25. Info: www.coquitlamcrafts.com.
SUNDAY, DEC. 6 • Pet photos with Santa – a fundraiser for Lower Mainland Network for Animals – 11 a.m.3p.m., Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital, Shaughnessy Station, 2129-2850 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. Info: www.network4animals.com. • Dogway Dog Rescue Society fundraising Christmas pictures of dogs with the Grinch, 1-4 p.m., Bosley’s, 2850 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. Tasty treats will be served.
email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar • Coquitlam Christmas craft fair, Poirier Forum, 618 Poirier St., Coquitlam (next to Dogwood Pavilion), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: adults, $2.50; seniors/children, $1.25. Info: www.coquitlamcrafts.com.
TUESDAY, DEC. 8 • 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. Admission is free and all are welcome. Info: 604-936-4108 or 604-4613864, or www.bmn.bc.ca. see page 30
Please Join Us for our Second Open House Thank you to those who joined us in November for the first Public Open House to share ideas regarding the potential redevelopment of the 5 acre Andres Wines property.
Date: 7th December, 2015 Time: 5:00-8:00pm (Drop in) Place: Old Mill Boathouse 2715 Esplanade St, Port Moody Andres Wines Property
Next steps: Prior to submitting an application to the City, the Andrew Peller Limited (APL) Planning Team invites you to attend our second Public Open House to view preliminary development concepts based on policies, community priorities and feedback received to date. We welcome your ideas and Questions? The APL Planning Team can be feedback at this preliminary stage. reached at: virginia@andrewpeller.com
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THURSDAY, DEC. 10
• Women’s Connection Luncheon hosted by Tri-City Christian Women’s Club, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Feature: Tangerine Quartet, Reflections of Christmas in a cappella harmony. Speaker: Sherrie Litster on “The greatest celebration of the all.” Reservations: Frieda, 604-937-7198.
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DEC. 10: FOSTER FAMILY INFO • 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 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For info or another session date: 604-764-8098. Services’ Better at Home program to give seniors rides to doctors’ appointments. Drivers must be 21 or older, have a reliable vehicle, insurance and driver’s licence, and be willing to undergo a criminal record check and commit for a minimum of three months (up to six trips a month). Reimbursement for mileage is available. Info: Paola, 604-937-6991 or paola.wakeford-mejia@sharesociety.ca. • Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is looking for volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program, which gives young girls the educational support they need by matching them in a one-to-one tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (completed or in-process), and some experience helping others learn. Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister
for a minimum of six months. Info: 604-873-4525 Ext. 300 or info@bigsisters.bc.ca. • Hyde Creek Watershed Society is looking for volunteers to assist with programs and operations; society is made up of volunteers of all ages who donate time that will fit their schedules. A few hours during the month would benefit this group. If you have an interest in helping with hatchery tours, building operations or event planning, email hydecreek.info@ gmail.com. Info: hydcreek.org. • Volunteers wanted for Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Weekend Coffee Program in the main lobby at ERH; openings for both Saturday and Sunday shifts. Info: 604-544-1470. • Crossroads Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam on Friday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606.
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Cats come back to down Grandview PoMo Panthers take 2-1 win over Grandview GARY MCKENNA Tri-CiTy News
The Port Moody Panthers posted their fifth win of the season following a come-frombehind victory against the Grandview Steelers on home ice Saturday night. The visiting Burnaby squad jumped out to a 1-0 lead when Timothy Chow buried a pass from Brandon Volpe with 1:30 left in the opening period. It was a lead the Steelers would hold until the third, despite pummeling Cats goalie Jack Stradiotti with 14 shots in the second period. But the Cats were slowly
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able to turn the tide and move the puck into the opposition’s end, picking up the pace midway through the STRADIOTTI final frame. First, Port Moody’s Trevor Sundher tied the game after burying a pass from Keito Lee at the 10 minute mark. Thirtyseconds later Chong Lee did the same thing, this time assisted by Sam Bodnaruk, to take a 2-1 lead. The Cats held on for the final minutes and hunkered down defensively when Grandview pulled their goalie for the extra attacker. Stradiotti was named first star of the game for turning away 31 of 32 shots he faced. see CATS, page 35
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Kodiak Classic set for next week The best B.C. AAAA high school basketball has to offer will converge on Heritage Woods secondary next week for the annual Kodiak Classic tournament. The 16-team, seniors boys tournament gets underway on Thursday, when the hosting Heritage Woods Kodiaks take on and Sir Winston Churchill secondary at 8:30 a.m., with the finals scheduled for 8:45 p.m. Saturday night. Top ranked teams from across the Lower Mainland, including Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Ravens, Vancouver St. George
Saints and Port Moody secondary will compete at the event, which marks the beginning of the high school basketball season. Games will be held all day at Port Moody secondary (300 Albert St.) and Heritage Woods secondary (1300 David Ave.). Admission is $3 for students and $5 for adults. The championship game will be broadcast online at sportscanada.tv. For more information and a complete schedule of the event go to www.bcboysbasketball. com and follow the links to the schedule page.
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The Port Moody Gunners took down the Cloverdale FC Titans 3-1 in under-21 action on home turf last week. The club currently sits at the top of the standings with an 8-2 record in 10 games so far this season.
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The CMFSC Under 15 Division 1 Juventus played a strong game against CFC Royal in league play this past weekend eventually losing 1 – 0. Josh Muzzin was a dominant force in the middle of the field in his central defender position. His speed, awareness, and physical presence helped to shutdown the Royal attackers all game. Josh plays both as a forward and defender and is always a team first player and for his continued dedication and hard work for the team, Josh Muzzin is nominated as the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Male Player of the Week.
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Cats take tie against Delta continued from page 34
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The Tri-City Eagles defeated the Vancouver Hawks in Vancouver Womens Field Hockey Association division one action on Saturday. The team is currently in first place in the standings with an 8-2 record.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
rapids, ravens heading to volleyball championships AAA Rapids boys club will also be going to tourney Gary McKenna
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The Riverside Rapids senior girls volleyball team are heading to the provincials after finishing in second place at the Fraser Valley championships last week. The club, which came in second place in the B.C. Tournament last year, are currently ranked in third going into the 2015 event, which is expected to get underway next week. Joining Riverside at the AAAA provincials will be Tri-City rivals the Terry Fox Ravens, which finished fourth at the Fraser Valley play downs. The tournament will take place in Nanaimo next week. The Rapids will also be sending a AAA boys team to the B.C. tourney, after the club finished in sixth place in zone playoffs last week. The team entered the Fraser Valley tournament in the seventh seed, quickly beating the tenth ranked Seaquam Seahawks three sets to two (2325, 25-29, 20-25, 25-19, 15-9) before falling to the Walnut Grove Gators three sets to zero. Riverside then defeated Port Moody in three straight sets before narrowly edging Semiahmoo, guaranteeing the team a spot in the provincials, which will be held at the Langley Events Centre between from Dec. 2 to Dec. 5.
MINOR LACROSSE Kendal Sands and Thomas Semple have been
named players of the year by Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse. The two players were recognized for their outstanding performances in the sport during the association’s annual general meeting held earlier this month. Sands and Semple were joined by Jaxon Disanjh, who won the Brodie Campbell Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 given by the Coquitlam Foundation. Coaches were also honoured for their work this
season. Peter Pasula and Joe Madigan shared male team coach of the years honours, while Jason Robinson was named female team coach of the year. Connor Stroup was recognized as the most outstanding official and Adam Noakes was given the honour of being named most promising official. Volunteers were also acknowledged for their work off the lacrosse floor. Rita Isaacs was named
executive of the year while Geraldine Robinson was given volunteer of the year honours.
Lee was named second star for scoring the gamewinning goal. Port Moody tried to carry the momentum from Saturday’s win during a Tuesday night visit to the Ladner Leisure Centre for a game against the Delta Ice Hawks. The visitors managed to take an early lead when Dryden Wust hit twine after hauling in a pass from Sam Bodnaruk on the power play. But Delta responded with a marker from Stephen Hawco early in the second period to knot things at one goal each. Things got a bit more exciting in the third, when Delta took a 2-1 lead which was quickly overtaken when Port Moody scored two quick goals — one from Evan Gain and another from Bodnaruk on the power play — to briefly hold a 3-2 lead in the match. Unlike Saturday, however, the Cats were unable to hang on.
Delta’s Charles Meng potted the tying goal forcing overtime, where neiLEE ther squad was able to score, ending the game with a 3-3 tie. Bodnaruk was named second star of the game for his two point night (one goal and one assist) while Stadiotti stopped 27 of the 30 shots he faced during 70 minutes between the pipes. The Cats will come back home for a Saturday night match against the Richmond Sockeyes at the Port Moody Arena. Puck drop is at 7:45 p.m. The club will then hit the road for a Thursday night match against Richmond before returning to the Port Moody Arena for a Dec. 5 rematch against the Grandview Steelers. For more information go to ww.portmoodypanthers. com. sports@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC
Outstanding. 2015 LANGARA COLLEGE OUTSTANDING ALUMNI RECIPIENTS We’re pleased to announce our 2015 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients: (left to right) creative director Ms. Reanna Evoy, naturopathic physician Dr. Pushpa Chandra, and businessman and politician the Hon. Herb Dhaliwal, P.C. We are so proud to have them as part of the Langara community. Please join us in honouring these exceptional individuals. Learn more. www.langara.ca/alumni
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