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Dredging worries in PoMo inlet Lead, mercury & other substances BMN concerns GARY MCKENNA

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The Burke Mountain Naturalists are calling on Pacific Coast Terminals to reconsider its plans to dump dredged materials into the Burrard Inlet. In a letter to the city

Representing Metro Vancouver, PoCo Mayor Greg Moore is in Paris for the international climate conference: see page 8

B.C. plans regional refugee teams / Liquor stores in B.C. aim to sell marijuana

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of Port Moody and the company, Elaine Golds, a spokesperson for BMN, said studies have shown that the floor of the channel where PCT intends to dredge has higher than normal levels of lead, mercury and cadmium. Disturbing these chemicals and then depositing the materials in the inlet could damage habitat and imperil the food chain, she said. see PCT FOLLOWS, page 6

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Selina Prevost, a Coquitlam mom, is transforming the popular Bratz dolls, as well as teddy bears, to create toys to welcome Syrian refugee children to Canada. “They’re coming to an unfamiliar place and I thought it would be nice for them to see something recognizable,” she said. For more on Prevost’s efforts — and how you can help — please see article on page 19.

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Coquitlam wife and husband Julie Brassington and Joe Dang (above left) create a Christmas village in their garage each year and they have so many miniature pieces, the display changes every year. This year’s version features a skating rink (top right), a Chinatown (top left) as well as Santa and reindeer (above right). The village is open to the public two evenings a week starting Tuesday; details below.

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Xmas miniatures are her huge passion Couple converts its garage into a holiday village SARAH PAYNE

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The tidy home on Brewster Drive in Coquitlam is proof that you just never know what’s lurking in people’s garages. From the outside, it’s abundantly clear that Julie Brassington and Joe Dang love Christmas; every level of the home, every shrub and tree in the yard are covered with lights. There are reindeer, Santas, North Pole mailboxes, a festive Mickey Mouse and a Christmas countdown clock. But it’s inside the garage where the couple has taken Christmas to a new level, fuelled by Brassington’s devotion

to miniature Christmas village collectibles and aided by Dang’s handyman talents. “Most people only have a fireplace display of this stuff,” Dang said, “but she’s nuts.” Brassington’s collecting started before the couple met; when they married 10 years ago, her friends cautiously asked Dang whether they knew “how crazy she is about Christmas” but back then, she only had a small display on her desk. Soon, the vignette expanded to the dining room table, and Brassington kept on buying. Dang found himself clearing out the garage every fall to make way for the Christmas display (he later insulated it as well, and lays down carpet each year to increase the comfort factor). A retired teacher, he carefully catalogues each purchase in a binder so nothing is duplicated and to keep

accurate records for insurance. Dang eventually built a tiered display frame at waist height (all the empty village boxes are stowed underneath) and another frame hangs from the ceiling — that’s where the North Pole village features busy elves hammering away in various workshops, followed by the cascading Christmas communities. There are dozens of houses, hotels and shops, tiny Christmas trees, families bustling, a mountain vignette with mini people sliding down a hill on sleds, snowboarders, a pond hockey game, a moving gondola and even a kid making a snow angel. There’s the waterfront village, a Mickey and Minnie Mouse scene (the couple are self-confessed Disney “freaks”), Yankee Stadium (a nod to Dang’s favourite team) and even a Chinatown.

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Most of the miniatures have moving parts and lights, so the overall effect is an onslaught of a delightfully twinkling, chirping Christmas machine. The displays, which take about two weeks to set up at the start of November, are different every year and their collection is so vast that only part of it can go up each year on a rotating basis. “There’s a method to the madness,” Brassington says with a smile, not least of which is spreading their infectious Christmas cheer. Friends and family get in on the fun as well, choosing their favourite houses that are then labelled with their names out front. Their grandchildren, aged eight, 10 and 12, are tasked with finding hidden elements in each display. Until recently, Brassington and Dang welcomed several

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kindergarten and Grade 1 classes for tours; there are fewer now due to liability concerns. Kids get to marvel at the elaborate display before heading to the kitchen for cookies and storytime with Mrs. Claus and, downstairs, the grand finale. In the basement Dang built a false fireplace and chimney in front of the sliding patio door; when the kids go downstairs they see Santa’s boots dangling at the top and, with a booming “ho ho ho” he drops to the floor, ready to hand out small gifts to the little ones. The couple also enjoys hosting parties in the lead-up to Christmas and few guests turn down the chance to dress up

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PCT ‘follows all the processes that are required of us’: Leslie continued from front page

“My concern is that dredging will work some of [the contaminants] up,” Golds told The Tri-City News on Wednesday. “It wouldn’t be wise to then put them in the shallow parts of the inlet.” Ideally, she would like to see all of the dredged materials brought onto land, where they could be contained. But she acknowledged that the expense of such a proposal likely means that it would not be possible to carry out. As an alternative, Golds (who is also a Tri-City News’ columnist, see page 26) said the company should dump the dredged materials beyond the shores of Point Grey at a site that was developed to take contaminated materials. “The stuff will go down and it will sit there,” she said. “It will quickly become lost to the food chain.” But Wade Leslie, PCT’s vicepresident and general manager, countered BMN claims that the floor of the channel the company intends to dredge is contaminated. He said that the chemicals mentioned in the group’s letter occur naturally and that the company is simply moving ground from one area of the inlet to another. “There are background levels of cadmium everywhere,” he said. “What we are moving is no different.” Leslie confirmed that 530,000 cu. m of material will be taken from the channel and moved to an area that is roughly underneath the log booms off the shore of Rocky Point Park. The site where the ground will be dumped was previously over-dredged, he added, and the addition of the new material will almost level out the seabed below. Leslie said that the company is currently responding to Burke Mountain Naturalists and he hopes to continue consultation with the environmental group. “We hold ourselves to a pretty high standard,” he said. “We follow all of the processes that are required and expected of us.” The dredging work is part of PCT’s plans to expand its operations in order to ship potash and other materials through the port. Over the summer, work began on several large sheds near the company’s sulphur piles and there are plans to enlarge the rail capacity to the facility. PCT is even planning on building Reed Island, a rocky artificial reef and intertidal zone that will be located on the western portion of the Port Moody arm of Burrard Inlet. Plans for the island were criticized over the summer by Rod MacVicar, a member of the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society, which runs Mossom Creek Hatchery. He told The Tri-City News in August that the damage to the

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Cops want any CCTV footage before fires Mounties looking for clues in pair of blazes this week GARY MCKENNA

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Coquitlam RCMP investigators are looking for any security video footage that may have been shot in the neighbourhoods where two suspicious fires occurred earlier this week. One blaze torched a home on Larkin Avenue at around 11 p.m. Monday while a second fire destroyed an abandoned house on Kelly Avenue a few hours later. Police do not know if the two blazes are connected and are now trying to piece together what happened in the

areas before the incidents. “The investigation is still ongoing,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung. “We are requesting the help from people in the area who have CCTV cameras to look at their footage and see if there is anything suspicious.” Several witnesses have come forward since Monday but investigators are hoping that more people will talk to police. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-9451550 and quote file number 15-40820 for the Larkin Avenue fire and 15-40832 for the Kelly Avenue fire. Meanwhile, the Kelly Avenue building that burned has been demolished. Port Coquitlam Fire Chief

Nick Delmonico said there were initial reports that a person may have been in the basement at the time of the blaze and crews had to be careful taking apart the building. However, once the debris was hauled away, he was able to confirm that nobody was in the home at the time of the fire. “We were very fortunate that we did not find anyone in the structure,” Delmonico said. Both of the homes that were burned this week had a history of police issues. RCMP were at the home on Kelly Avenue several weeks ago to deal with a reported shooting, while the home on Larkin Avenue had also had visits from police.

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Port Coquitlam’s mayor is in Paris this week to talk climate change. Greg Moore is at the United Nations summit as chair of the Metro Vancouver board and is accompanied by Metro’s chief administrator, Carol Mason, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and Vancouver Coun. Raymond Louie, who’s president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Moore said COP21 in Le Bourget is happening at the

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in terms of transit and infrastructure is really inspiring,” he told The Tri-City News. For PoCo, Moore said he hopes to incorporate some ideas from the conferences toward the rebuild of the recreation complex, for which the tender is expected to be awarded this month. He plans to suggest more green features to offset the facility’s carbon footprint. Moore hit the ground running when he landed in Paris: He took part in a press conference with the mayors of Montreal, Toronto and

Vancouver to pledge co-operation on climate change with the provincial and federal governments. “Cities are a very important part of climate change,” he said, noting Vancouver aims to become fully reliant on renewable energy by 2050 and cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 80%. But Moore said Metro is also teaching officials overseas about its regulatory and cultural leadership in terms of zero waste. Meanwhile, he said UCLG officials have scheduled a stop at the Bataclan theatre on Saturday to pay respects to

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the 89 concert-goers who were killed by terrorists on Nov. 13. A Metro Vancouver spokesperson said Moore and Mason’s European trip will be paid for by the regional government, not PoCo taxpayers, and the cost will be made public once they submit their expenses and those are processed. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

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“I find that the... statute clearly establishes that the ‘high-risk accused’ provision has immediate application to all NCR accused in the system.”

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The push to have Allan Schoenborn declared a highrisk accused — and prevent him from being allowed out on escorted leaves from the Forensic Psychiatric Institute in Coquitlam — will continue next spring. In her decision released Wednesday morning, Madame Justice Martha Devlin found that provisions in Bill C-14, the federal legislation that came into force in July 2014, can and should apply retrospectively to Schoenborn as well as others in the system who have been declared not criminally responsible by reason of a mental disorder (NCRMD). “I find that the language of the statute clearly establishes that the ‘high-risk accused’ provision has immediate application to all NCR accused in the system,” Devlin wrote. Contrary to the defence’s position that the provision declares new consequences for past events, she added, it is in keeping with the NCRMD regime, which is “clearly preventative in nature,” and the legislation is clearly worded to include all NCR accused currently in the system.

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Schoenborn murdered his three children in their Merritt home in the spring of 2008 and has been at the Forensic Psychiatric Institute since he was declared NCR in early 2010. He was approved for escorted leave after a lengthy BC Review Board hearing but, in September, Crown counsel filed an application to have him declared a high-risk accused. “It would make little sense for Parliament to create the ‘highrisk accused’ scheme and only have it apply to NCR accused who received NCRMD verdicts after the enactment, when there could be potentially dangerous NCR accused warranting such a designation within the system now,” Devlin wrote. “Retrospective application is the only interpretation that makes sense.” Outside B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster, Michael Clarke, the uncle of the three children Schoenborn mur-

dered, said his sister Darcie Clarke, their mother, is happy and relieved with the result but that her well-being is still very much a day-by-day struggle. “I’m feeling like somebody just stood off my chest,” Clarke said. “For now, I’m happy until April, then I’ll start to feel all stressed out again. But this is a great step for all Canadians.” Dave Teixeira, who speaks for the Clarke family, said the decision “clearly outlined that Bill C-14 is to address public safety, and that public safety is the paramount concern.” Justice Devlin’s decision paves the way for an April 2016 hearing, at which lawyers will argue whether the law violates Schoenborn’s Charter rights. If it’s found that Bill C-14 does not violate his individual rights, a hearing in May will determine whether the high-risk accused designation should apply to him.

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Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a man they believe robbed two Tri-City businesses last month. The latest incident occurred on Nov. 14 in the 2700block of Barnet Highway when a man walked in with a handgun and demanded cash. He left after the attendant handed over an undisclosed amount of cash. Police believe it is the same suspect who was involved in a similar armed robbery at the Subway sandwich shop in Port Moody on Nov. 4. The suspect is described as a Caucasian man in his mid to late 30s, between 5’9” and 5’11” tall, with a medium build. He has blond hair and at the time of the incident he was wearing jeans plus red hoody with ZOO YORK on the front. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2015-38870. Those who wish to provide information anonymously can do so by calling Crime Stoppers

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and Como Lake Road. She is described as a Caucasian in her early 20s with blond hair and, possibly, blue eyes. She is about 5’6” tall with a slim build. The woman is often seen wearing a black jacket and black pants, and she covers her face before the robberies. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2015-35200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www. solvecrime.ca. gmckenna@tricitynews.com spayne@tricitynews.com

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he BC Liberals are well-known for smiling photo ops when elections are on their way — just like every other political party. So when the Smiling Creek elementary school funding announcement was made at the end of November, instead of say, September or October, many people assumed it had to do with the upcoming byelection to replace former MLA Doug Horne. The problem with that suggestion is the fact that the byelection date hasn’t been named, so if the BC Liberals were going to use this opportunity to stake some territory, they have to rely on long memories. The photo op has to have a best-before date of two months or longer. It should also be noted that the former Conservative federal government also handed out a lot of cash in the Tri-Cities just before, and during federal election, and look where the Tories are now. Clearly, those photo ops don’t always turn into votes.

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t was Grey Cup Sunday and, wouldn’t you know it, my second-favourite team is playing for the CFL title. That’s right, I was pulling for WIPTEE — Whoever is Playing the Edmonton Eskimos. In this instance, WIPTEE took the form of the Ottawa RedBlacks but it could have been any team on Earth playing the Eskimos and I’d be pulling for them. Heck, why limit it to the Earth? If they happened to make the Grey Cup, I’d happily cheer for the Venus BlueGreens or the Uranus BrownBrowns. Cheering for WIPTEE is something I picked up from my dad, a diehard Saskatchewan fan whose passion for the blessed Roughriders was almost matched by his distaste for the flashy, big-spending, freaking-sign-on-the-wayinto-town-that-boasted-“City-of-Champions” Eskimos. Naturally I picked up my father’s inclinations: I bleed Green and White and spit Green and Gold. I’ve only just started to realize the power my parents had in shaping my preferences now that I have kids. My sons, age two and five, became obsessed with the Toronto Blues Jays this fall. My wife sets strict limits on the amount of TV they can watch but we relaxed the rules to follow one of

our favourite teams in any sport roll through the playoffs. Our kids picked up our passion and ran with it. Even now, more than a month after Toronto’s season ended, my two-year-old will light up when I catch a falling drink cup at the table and he will yell, “Nice catch, Kevin Pillar!” Our older went wild every time the Jays scored a run and flew into a rage when the other team scored. The passion carried over into other sports, and he’d always ask us who was playing and who he should cheer for. “What’s this?” Looks like snooker, bud. “Who are we cheering for?” Uhhhh, I don’t know. The guy in the tuxedo maybe? “What colour is he wearing?” Black. “Wooooo. I love tuxedo! Go, black, go!” Things got out of hand when NBA season started. Just seconds after we started watching our first game of the year — once he’d confirmed that the Toronto Raptors were the chosen ones and the Milwaukee Bucks were evil incarnate — my son started freaking out. “Noooo,” he yelled, slamming his fists into his legs. “We’re losing!” “Yay!” he screamed a few minutes later after the Raptors hit a very uneventful free throw. The score was 8-7.

It was then that we figured out that he really knew almost nothing about basketball. He did, however, know how to read the scoreboard. “S#@$!” he yelled moments later as the Raptors fell behind again. I didn’t even know he knew that word, let alone how to use it so perfectly in a sports setting. Thanks, kindergarten. I had to pause the game and explain a few things. First, don’t say “S hashtag at money” when your mother can hear you. That’ll never go well. And second, there is a lot of scoring in basketball, so chill before family services comes around to investigate the boy suffering from Raptor abuse. Regardless of the appropriateness of his responses, I was a little envious of the passion he was able to generate. I used to get super fired up for my favourite teams but as I get older, I find myself drifting away. My mind wanders to other important world events such as Twitter, and Syria, and where’s my beer? I’m also amazed by the sway parents have over their young children, a power that I will do my best to use for the forces of good. We don’t hate anyone. We applaud good plays. We respect our teams, the officials and all opponents. Except the Eskimos — they’re “S hashtag at money.”

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New trash, recycling rules complicated and confusing in the bin. But not the grocery bags they put your stuff in at Safeway and Save-On. And other stuff you have to drive all over the place to dump it. depending on what it is — which takes time, puts more cars on the road and CO2 in the atmosphere. Why not have an accessible, one-stop recycling facility in PoCo where you can take all the stuff that shouldn’t go in the bins and the stuff you are not sure about? Or charge us enough to cover the costs of sorting all the garbage so that we can throw all of our stuff in the bins and be done with it? Either way would eliminate the confusion, monitoring, threatening people with suspension, and the drivingall-over business. How much more would it cost? Isn’t that why we got the three bins in the first place? Peter Manning, Port Coquitlam

Lots of talk but little action on Burke Mt. The Editor, Re. “No school, but a Burke park” (The Tri-City News, Nov. 25). Having been a northeast Coquitlam resident on Gilley’s Trail since 1991, it is hard to be optimistic about either schools or public amenities on Burke Mountain. We were told by elected officials starting in 1991 — almost 25 years ago — that our kids

would attend school on Burke Mountain. They have all since graduated high school and ground is still not broken. Sorry, new Burke Mountain residents. You are victims of ongoing rhetoric. One more thing: The middle half (30 acres) of the Gilley’s Trail Park is still privately owned by multiple long-term residents. Wes Roots, Coquitlam

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What was problem with condoms? The Editor, Re. “Condom machines in schools removed” (The Tri-City News, Nov. 25). Rob Zambrano of School District 43 gave three reasons for removing the machines: “The vending machines weren’t being used, sometimes weren’t working and keeping

them stocked posed a challenge.” My question is this: If the machines weren’t being used, why did they have to be kept stocked? Also, was the “challenge” posed by stocking simply that there was never room for more stock? Allan Liggins, Coquitlam

The Editor, I just received a 14-page booklet from the city of Port Coquitlam explaining what to do with household garbage. It says that what we throw away is closely monitored. And if we don’t obey all the rules and get properly educated, pick-up could be suspended. The booklet does not say who is monitoring us or what you are to do with your garbage if the city refuses to pick it up. Maybe spread it on the front lawn to help the nematodes finish off the chafer beetles? Once again, city hall is punching blindly from its brown paper bag of recycling lunacy. The booklet is as confusing as a physics course. It’s a bit silly, too, as one of the graphics has a dog doing its business but no picture of the business itself. So at first glance, it looks like you can throw your dog in the bin. Some stuff you can throw

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Nearly 50 families lost their homes and everything in them when a fire tore through a building at the Mountainview Co-op last month. Now, a Port Moody woman is spearheading a Christmas hamper and donation drive to help them pick up the pieces. Tina D’Amelio is a counsellor at Sir Frederick Banting middle school, which has seven students who were Mountainview residents and lost their homes, and she wanted to find a way to help. She organized a hamper program so families could enjoy opening gifts this year. But she says the real need is for those who are starting to move into new accommodations and will need to restock all of their household goods. Living in the 48 units that were destroyed were 140 people, including adults, seniors and children ranging in age from eight months to 18 years. Some have been able to stay with family or friends while others are still in hotels; the search for more permanent arrangements until the Mountainview building is repaired or rebuilt, likely two years from now, has been challenging, D’Amelio said. “On top of the fire, they’re now paying more rent,” she added. About half of those displaced have found new apartments and most are set to move in on

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This year’s May Day parade in Port Coquitlam came in $12,000 under budget, thanks mostly to a federal government grant. The May Day task force had set aside $44,100 for the 92nd annual festival but with revenues at $17,300, the final bill was $32,000, according to a report that went before the city’s healthy community committee last week. By comparison, last year’s celebration cost the municipality $47,000. This year’s application to Heritage Canada resulted in an extra $13,000 for the task force, chaired by Bob

The Block 900 fundraiser is at Glenayre community centre, 492 Glencoe Dr., Port Moody on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To sign up to supply a Christmas hamper to one of the affected families, contact Tina D’Amelio at tdamelio@sd43.bc.ca or 604939-9247. Dec. 1 but are paying an average of $300 more per month than they were at Mountainview. “And they haven’t been able to get close to their kids’ schools so they have to buy a bus pass, too. They saw some initial money when they had to live in hotels… but it takes a long time to see any insurance money.” Together with the city of Port Moody, D’Amelio has organized a donation drive on Dec. 12 at the Glenayre community centre. People are encouraged to donate household goods including bedding, pillows, towels, kitchen items, condiments, toiletries and cleaners. Gift cards in $20 increments from Walmart or the Dollar Tree are also appreciated. Jamie Crozier, president of the Mountainview Housing Coop, said the donation drive and Christmas hampers will be a big help for the displaced families. “We’ve had such tragedy… we need some victory stories,” he said. A large room at the co-op is full of donations that poured in just after the fire and affected residents have been picking

May Day was under budget, C-day over Lee. An estimated 10,000 people viewed the parade along Shaughnessy Street. Next year, the task force will look at how to set itself up as an independent body. As for Canada Day, for which the city also has a task force, it came in $2,000 over budget at a cost of $30,000. According to a city report, revenues were $4,500 less than projected while most expenses were higher. The city also had to shell out $2,500 to return the fireworks that were not set off because the fire chief deemed the site unsafe due to hot, dry weather conditions.

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A Coquitlam woman is transforming Bratz dolls and teddy bears to welcome Syrian refugees to Canada. Selina Prevost started making the toys after seeing a similar transformation online in which somebody had remade the popular fashion dolls into famous people. It was a doll altered to look like Malala Yousafzai — the Pakistani girl who was shot for promoting girls’ education and was later awarded the Nobel Prize for her activism — that sparked Prevost’s imagination. “I thought, ‘Oh my goodness, I could do that,’” Prevost told The Tri-City News. She dug out her daughter’s collection of discarded Bratz dolls and used Goof Off to clean off the heavy makeup, replacing it with clear polish for the eyes and nude polish on the lips. The dolls’ long, swinging hair was cut and tied in a simple ponytail, and the glitzy outfits were swapped for simple, no-sew felt dresses and a head scarf. “I wanted them to be something familiar” to the refugee children, Prevost said, and

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Coquitlam’s Selina Prevost with some of the Bratz dolls and teddy bears she has transformed into gifts of welcome for children of Syrian refugee families. She’s looking for donations of more dolls. while she noted that not all the Syrian refugee families are Muslim, the head scarf would be fairly commonplace in their home country. “They’re coming to an unfamiliar place and I thought it would be nice for them to see something recognizable,” she said, adding, “and it’s always nice to have a gift.” For the boys, Prevost is mak-

ing vests with Canada flags on them for small teddy bears. And finally, all the toys have a handmade tag attached that reads, “Welcome to Canada,” with the same message, written in Arabic, on the alternate side. (She used Google Translate to get the lettering, then checked that it was correct with a mother at her child’s school.) Prevost is hoping to make

100 of each toy and is welcoming donations of Bratz dolls and small teddy bears (or other animals, as long as they are in a sitting or standing position). Donations can be dropped off at Cape Horn elementary (155 Finnigan St., Coquitlam) or at the mayor’s office at Coquitlam city hall. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC Royal City Youth Ballet Company Society proudly presents, for the 27th season, the full length ballet, the Nutcracker. Nutcrac

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OPERATION RED NOSE: HOW IT WORKS On Friday and Saturday nights from November 27 to December 19 and on New Year’s Eve, if you’ve been drinking or are too tired to drive home, call 1-877-604-NOSE and a team of three Operation Red Nose volunteers will help you get home safely.

• Be the DD: Take your turn to be the designated driver. Share the responsibility to help your friends and family get home safely.

The holiday season is upon us and with it comes many celebrations! Whether you’re attending family events, work functions or parties with friends, you may find yourself in a situation where you would like to enjoy a few drinks. If your festivities include alcohol, plan ahead for a safe ride home before you head out.

One volunteer will drive your vehicle, a second volunteer will navigate, and a third volunteer will follow in an escort vehicle to pick up the two volunteers once they drop you off.

• Provide options: If you’re hosting a party, show your appreciation to designated drivers by serving a variety of non-alcoholic drinks. As a responsible host, make sure your guests have alternatives to get home safely or if necessary, let your guests stay overnight.

While attitudes towards drinking and driving have changed considerably since the launch of CounterAttack nearly 40 years ago, there are still people who take chances or make excuses for drinking and driving.

Donations to Operation Red Nose are gratefully accepted and help fund local youth sports and other not-for-profit organizations. For more information, visit http://www.icbc.com/road-safety/community/Pages/Operation-Red-Nose

• Call a deer: Operation Red Nose is in effect Friday and Saturday nights from November 27 to December 19 and on New Year’s Eve. If you’ve been drinking or are too tired to drive home, call 1-877-604-NOSE and a team of volunteers will help make sure you and your vehicle get home safely. Operation Red Nose is available in these B.C. communities: Abbotsford/ Mission, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Delta/ Richmond, Langley/Surrey, Tri-Cities, New Westminster, North and West Vancouver, Nanaimo, Prince George and Williams Lake.

Impaired driving remains a leading cause of car crash fatalities in B.C. On average, every December four people are killed in crashes involving impaired driving. These are preventable tragedies and that’s why police across the province will be out in full force targeting impaired drivers at CounterAttack roadchecks. We want everyone to enjoy a safe holiday season with family and friends. Here are a few tips to help make sure everyone gets home safely. • Plan ahead: Plan a safe ride home before you head out. Arrange for a designated driver or use other options to get home safely — call a taxi or Operation Red Nose, take transit or call a sober friend.

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If you weren’t feeling the Christmas spirit before this weekend you won’t be able to escape it now, so enjoy the lights, the lanterns, the craft fairs and all those cookies.

Friday, Dec. 4 CRAFT FAIR

Get your shopping list ready for the 35th annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair at the Poirier Forum (618 Poirier St.), featuring more than 100 B.C. vendors with textiles, housewares, ceramics and much more. The fair runs today from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $2.50/ adult, $1.25/senior or child. Visit www.coquitlamcrafts.com.

12 DAYS CONTINUED

Port Coquitlam’s 12 Days of Christmas in Leigh Square festivities continue tonight with a movie and skate night at the recreation complex (2150 Wilson Ave.). Take a few turns on the ice from 6:45 to 8 p.m. (regular admission) and catch the movie Arthur Christmas in the lobby from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. (free).

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Santa’s Christmas Ships will light up Port Moody Inlet and Indian Arm starting tonight, when they’ll also stop at Belcarra Regional Park for a visit with Santa at 7:30 p.m.

LANTERN FEST

PoCo’s streets get all lit up for the 12 Days of Christmas at the Lantern Festival. The whole family can make lanterns in a free workshop from 3 to 4:45 p.m., or bring your own for the parade starting at the Michael Wright Art Gallery at 5 p.m. The fun continues Sunday with a Little Elves Workshop (ages five and up), where they’ll make Christmas toys, ornaments and more from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parent volunteers are welcome; cost is $5.

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Cosy up in front of the big fireplace at Minnekhada Lodge (4455 Oliver Rd., Coquitlam) for an afternoon of festive fun, including a Christmas carol sing-along and a visit from Santa, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Minnekhada Regional Park. Visit www.minnekhada.ca.

A LANTERN AFFAIR

Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) welcomes one and all for lantern-making and the unveiling of a major installation by artist-in-residence Catherine Dumaine. Families can join the lantern procession, enjoy live music and carolling, make ornaments, decorate cookies and more. The free event runs from 2 to 4 p.m.; a donation for the Share food bank is welcome. While you’re there, be sure to check out the Pottery Show & Sale featuring high

SING ‘N’ STRUM

The Coquitlam Ukulele Tiny Instrument Enthusiasts (CUTIE) Circle hosts its annual Christmas strum-and-sing-along at the Evergreen Cultural Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. Get into the Christmas spirit and brush up on your carols at the free event. Bring a nonperishable item for the Share food bank for a chance to win gifts. Visit www.cutiecircle.com for more info.

WELL SEASONED

The Harmony Women’s Vocal Ensemble celebrates the holidays in Well-Seasoned at the Heritage Woods secondary theatre (1300 David Ave., PoMo) at 2 p.m. The ensemble will be joined by special guests Acoustic Groove. Tickets are $20 at the door or harmonyvocalensemble@gmail.com.

SOUP’S UP

The Soup Sisters will be at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., PoMo) from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to cook up 100 litres of soup for Joy’s Place, an emergency shelter for women and their adult children who are victims of domestic violence. Pre-register by contacting info@soupsisters.org.

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Coquitlam’s Dwight Simon is the official photographer for the annual Ugly Sweater Dash; he’ll be at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody Saturday to snap more images of participants in the 5-km dash to Old Orchard Hall and back. Registration for the charity event in support of the BC/Yukon Children’s Wish Society is now sold out; however, donations can be made via nowthatsugly.com.

Get in a blues-funk holiday frame of mind at the Brickhouse show Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35/$30/$15 at evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555.

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• Star Wars Hour of Code: Join librarians on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. to explore the basics of computer coding through a Star Warsthemed tutorial as part of the International Hour of Code Week. Work with Rey to guide the new droid BB-8 through a mission. Then join Leia to create and share your own game in a galaxy far, far away. You will also have a chance to play interactive games coded using MIT’s Scratch by Port Moody kids in the library’s Code Camps. Feel free to bring your laptop or tablet. Drop-in, no registration required. • Super Baby Party: On Tuesday, Dec. 8, drop in to the library between 2 and 4 p.m. to celebrate all things baby with photo booths, crafts, music, and prizes. This event is suitable for kids ages birth to 18 months. No registration required. • Share English conversation group: Looking for a place

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Red crossbills foraging near Old Orchard Park on Port Moody’s north shore (male on the right). Red crossbills, slightly larger than song sparrows, are the type of bird birders never depend on reliably seeing in any one particular location — quite unlike the dippers, which are regular residents in the lower reaches of Noons Creek each winter. Crossbills are irruptive species, which means they are very nomadic in their habits and move in large numbers between areas in response to the availability of food. Found throughout the coniferous forests of North America, crossbills don’t waste their time in areas where they can’t find their favourite food — the cones of several species of conifer-

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Ornithologists believe there are at least eight subspecies of red crossbills, each with its own distinctive call and bill size. For example, some crossbills are adapted to eat larger cones, such as ponderosa pine, while others, with smaller bills, eat the cones of western hemlock and Sitka spruce. Crossbills and their close relatives, the red polls, have an additional adaptation that helps them survive the cold winters typical of most coniferous forests. These birds have a pocket compartment in their esophagus that allows them to store seeds. This means they can gather seeds throughout the day but eat them later at their leisure, once they have sought refuge from cold winds amongst the thick branches of bushy conifers. Like several bird species, crossbills are facing some challenges. For example, there is thought to be a unique red crossbill subspecies in Newfoundland but the red squirrel that was inadvertently introduced to this island about 40 years ago now appears to be out-competing the crossbills for the cone supply. This is posing a grave risk to the continued survival of this crossbill. In B.C., crossbills may be facing a similar threat. The logging industry is shifting to much shorter time periods between clear-cutting blocks of forests.

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Kids can code at Port Moody library, and around world

City of Coquitlam Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4624, 2015 Proposed Child Care Facility at 283 Hart Street

Young people can create their own games at library

TAKE NOTICE THAT in accordance with Section 893 and Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act, Council for the City of Coquitlam intends to adopt City of Coquitlam Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4624, 2015 at the Regular Council Meeting to be held on Monday, December 14, 2015 and has agreed to waive the holding of a Public Hearing.

Port Moody Public Library is joining forces with teachers across B.C. to get kids to learn the building blocks of coding so they can create their own computer games. To that end, the library is joining International Hour of Code Week to provide a free workshop for kids on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is free and no registration is required. Children are encouraged to bring their own laptop or tablet. “Coding encourages kids to problem-solve and think creatively,” said PMPL’s digital and information services coordinator, Virginia McCreedy, in a press release. “If something doesn’t work, they have to go back over their work and figure out why. They need to think like a programmer even if they aren’t yet using complex coding languages. “It’s also very social and artistic,” she said. “Kids are coaching and teaching each other how to solve an issue that comes up. These critical-thinking and collaboration skills are

Port Moody Public Library’s Hour of Code — being held on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. — is part of an international effort and will feature a Star Wars-themed game, among other attractions. key for future success.” The Hour of Code tutorials kids will explore will have them creating and playing a Star Wars-themed game and other interactive games and displays that Port Moody kids created using MIT’s Scratch during previous library Code Camps. “Kids can learn the basics of computer programming in tutorials featuring Angry Birds, Frozen, Star Wars and Minecraft,” added McCreedy, who teaches the library’s Code Camps. “It’s a great way to learn the fundamentals. Once they have the basics, the only limit is their imagination.”

More than 170 countries will be hosting Hour of Code events in the hopes of getting more kids interested in computer sciences. Globally, advocates are stressing that coding will be a necessary skill for 21st century jobs. Several School District 43 high school students will also be attending Codecreate this weekend at Lighthouse Labs in Gastown. It’s the largest province-wide youth coding event in celebration of Hour of Code. For more information about PMPL’s Hour of Code event, visit library.portmoody.ca or call the library at 604-469-4577.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

Lights, dinner, human rights talk Wednesday Amnesty Int’l event in Coq.

As they light candles next Wednesday, Tri-City human rights activists will mark International Human Rights Day with a fundraising dinner and information session in Coquitlam. “We light candles as a symbol of hope for people who are being unjustly imprisoned and mistreated,” said Myrta Hayes, a member of the Tri-Cities Amnesty International group. “The light is also to remind governments that even in the darkest corners someone is observing what they are doing and that they will be held accountable.” Amnesty International is a movement of more than seven million people in 150 countries who work to free prisoners of conscience, to

speak out against repressive governments, to demand an end to violence and torture and who believe that all people have the right to live in dignity. For more than 10 years, Amnesty members in the TriCities have been hosting a Write for Rights dinner and inviting the community to join them in learning about Amnesty, human rights and current issues. This year’s focus is on stopping torture as well as standing up for free speech. Presenter and Amnesty volunteer Nancy Furness of Port Coquitlam will speak about Raif Badawi, a blogger in Saudi Arabia who was imprisoned in May 2014, sentenced to 1,000 lashes and a fine of one million riyals ($15,000 Cdn.). His crime? He created Saudi Arabian Liberals, a website for social and political debate. He

received the first 50 lashes before international outrage pushed the government into suspending the floggings but not the rest of his sentence which includes media and travel bans. Hayes has worked with the Tri-City Potters Association to create one-of-a-kind flower pots planted with thyme that guests will be able to buy and/or bid on during the dinner. Some of the pots are on display now at the Poirier Library. As well, local musician Tony Prophet will entertain guests with a selection of folk and protest songs. The Write for Rights Dinner takes place on Dec. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the MacDonald-Cartier Room at the Poirier rec centre in Coquitlam. Tickets are $20 and include dinner and dessert provided by Pasta Polo. For tickets, call 604941-2606.

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City of Coquitlam

Notice of Intention

The intent of the Bylaw is to change the zoning of the property located at 283 Hart Street and closed adjacent lane (as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw 4624, 2015) from RT-1 Two-Family Residential to P-4 Special Care Institutional. The application has been the subject of two previous Public Hearings, held on October 28, 2013 and June 23, 2014 respectively, and is consistent with the City’s Official Community Plan. If adopted, the Zoning Amendment Bylaw would facilitate the development of a child care facility. A copy of Bylaw No. 4624, 2015 may be inspected at the City’s Planning and Development Department, City Hall, which is located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. A copy of the bylaw and the associated staff report may also be viewed at coquitlam.ca/publicnotices.

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

Monday, December 14, 2015 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2

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

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Address: 1276 Hollybrook Street and 1277 Creekstone Terrace

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Address: 509 and 513 Clarke Road

The intent of Bylaw 4631, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4631, 2015 from RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential to RS-8 Large Village Single Family Residential.

The intent of Bylaw 4625, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 in order to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4625, 2015 from CS-1 Service Commercial to C-7 Transit Village Commercial.

If approved, the application would facilitate the development of fourteen (14) single-family lots.

If approved, the application would facilitate the development of a 193-unit, 23-storey, mixed-use commercial and residential high-rise development.

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Date: Time: Location: Item

Monday, December 14, 2015 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2

Address: 1154 Rochester Avenue

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The intent of Bylaw 4626, 2015 is to enter into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the owner of 1154 Rochester Avenue. The intent of Bylaw 4627, 2015 is to authorize the City to designate the lands, building, and structure located at 1154 Rochester Avenue as protected heritage property. If approved, the application would facilitate the restoration and heritage designation of the Edward Davies House, a historic Maillardville building, as a single-family home with a detached carriage house and the subdivision of the property to create two new one-family homes, each with a secondary suite.

Address: 945 and 951 Charland Avenue

The intent of Bylaw 4623, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4623, 2015 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RM-3 Multi-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential. The intent of Bylaw 4635, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to designate the subject properties as special needs housing sites and allow up to a maximum of 10% additional density in the RM-3 Zone, for special needs or affordable housing projects on a site-specific basis. If both Bylaws are approved, the application would facilitate the development of a 41unit, four-storey, market rental apartment building.

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How do I find out more information? Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from December 2nd to December 14th in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. You may also obtain further information with regard to the bylaws mentioned above on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing and by phone at 604-927-3430. How do I provide input? Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; • Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015 To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Marnie Burnham Deputy City Clerk

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Coquitlam’s Michele Keepence won a stainless steel natural gas BBQ last month for throwing a neighbourhood block party. The cooker is courtesy of Fortis BC and the city of Coquitlam, which have partnered to offer “green” incentives to residents and businesses. Next year, during the city’s 125 birthday celebrations, the city will host the 125 Block Party Challenge. To be one of the 125 parties, visit coquitlam125.ca.

Althea and Rex D’Souza were among the 400 guests at the Treasures of Christmas gala for Crossroads Hospice. The sold-out event even saw a friendly pooch from PADS, which received a Magical Tree from the D’Souzas.

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Port Moody Arts Centre painting instructor Agata Teodorowicz showed off her skill at the RESPECT art and music gala at city hall last month, an event that raised money for PMAC’s Making It Work campaign.

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There’s a new board of directors steering the Children of the Street Society. Last Friday, the Coquitlam-based charity elected its executive at the annual general meeting at Place des Arts, naming Leanne Atkinson (right top), a sexual exploitation youth worker, as its president. Social entrepreneur Shana Rivett is the vice-president while accountant Sarah Harris returns as the society’s treasurer. The new directors are Jim Walker (right below), Laila Rana, Meherun Laila and Priscilla Sanker. Coming back as directors are Trevor Ritchie and Oscar Ramos.

AWARD SURGE

PoCo’s Kailem Kwan was among four Tri-City teens to receive a silver Duke of Edinburgh award. The others were Adam Virani and Ishira Bharadwaj of Coquitlam and Tatiana Chow of Port Moody.

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Freda Patel, Bev Harris and Gail Mullan of the Greater Vancouver Grandmothers Advocacy Network were at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam to see the fountain turn orange for Orange the World campaign.

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A longtime member of IBEW Local 213, an electrical trades training union based in Port Coquitlam, generated a lieutenantgovernor’s award last month. Andy Cleven, training director for BC’s electrical joint training committee, won the accolade at a ceremony in Richmond. “He’s recognized as a leader in training and has developed national training standards for industrial electricians and in the emerging fields of photovoltaic solar installation and electric vehicle infrastructure,” said IBEW 213 business manager Adam Van Steinburg in a news release. “His passion for training is closely related to his commitment to creating a safer workplace.” Each year, six British Columbians are picked by the BC Safety Authority to receive an Award of Excellence.

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TRI-CITY ENVIRONMENTALISTS

Naturalists’ slideshow and auction for Wildlife Rescue It will be an evening of photos, food and the fun of a silent auction at the Burke Mountain Naturalists’ annual general meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Whether or not you’re a BMN member, you can browse and bid on items and gift certificates donated by local businesses, plus items and services donated by BMN members. There will be a baking table with tasty items for sale, and volunteers from the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society will sell fresh holly and other seasonal greenery. Funds raised will be donated to Wildlife Rescue Association of BC, a not-for-profit society that provides professional care and rehabilitation for injured, orphaned or pollution-damaged wildlife. This has been the association’s busiest year ever as more than 5,000 animals have received care at its Burnaby Lake facility. The work of Wildlife Rescue is funded through donations, grants and bequests. The Dec. 8 meeting will also include a brief annual general meeting as well as seasonal refreshments and live music, after which BMN president Ian McArthur will present a slideshow featuring highlights of the past year’s hikes, invasive plant removal parties, nest box clean-

For info. on opportunities to give to non-profits in the Tri-Cities, go to tricitynews.com and click on the Christmas Giving link at the top of the page.

COUNCIL MEETING When: Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Where: Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive Port Moody, B.C. Times: Regular Council Meeting, 7pm Television coverage airs on Shaw Cable 4 at PAUL STEEVES

Volunteers at Wildlife Rescue in Burnaby hand-fed insects to this barn swallow until it could fly again and be released into the wild. Money raised at the Burke Mountain Naturalists’ silent auction on Dec. 8 will be donated to the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC. ing, public nature walks and other activities. BMN enters its 27th year this year and always welcomes new members. This meeting also provides an opportunity to sign up for the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count, to be held on Saturday, Jan. 2nd. Every year for the past 22 years, BMN members have collected data on the numbers and species

of wintering birds in the TriCities area as part of the larger Audubon North American census. The count is the world’s longest running wildlife census, now in its 115th year, and involves more than 60,000 birders. Participation is free, and anyone interested in joining a team of birders can contact BMN at burkemtnnats@gmail.com or call Victoria at 604-937-5379.

The meeting will be held in the hall of Como Lake United Church, located on the corner of Marmont Street and King Albert Avenue in Coquitlam. Doors open at 7 p.m. and silent auction bidding will end at 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and there is no charge. For further information, call 604-936-4108 or 604-461-3864, or visit www.bmn.bc.ca.

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Have tea on PM museum rail car Dec. 20 Port Moody Station Museum will host its annual Holiday Tea on the Train on Sunday, Dec. 20. People are invited to enjoy tea, hot chocolate and treats aboard the 1921 railcar, the Venosta.

Visitors will climb aboard the decorated car and listen to Christmas music while enjoying tea and treats. There will be crafts for children while they sip on their hot chocolate. “The Holiday Tea has been

a seasonal tradition at the Museum for many years. It is a great opportunity for generations of family members to get together without the hubbub of holiday shopping,” museum manager Jim Millar said in a

press release. The cost of the Holiday Tea is $10 per adult and $5 per child, and includes admission to the museum. Tickets can be paid for in advance or on the day of with cash only. To

reserve your spot — and tables usually book up quickly — call 604-939-1648 or email info@ portmoodymuseum.org. All proceeds go to support the Port Moody Heritage Society, which owns and oper-

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Be Aware and Get Prepared Coquitlam has experienced unprecedented snowfalls for extended periods of time and, at other times, not had problematic snow conditions. And in recent years, the Metro Vancouver region overall has had historic rain and wind storms. The City continually reviews its service priorities and snow removal policies to better meet the needs of our community and always be prepared for snow events as well as any other winter storm. This information will help you understand the City’s responsibilities and priorities and learn more about your responsibilities and what you can do to prepare so you enjoy a comfortable and safe winter season - be that wind, rain, or snow.

Parking During Snow Events Please remember to park your vehicle in your driveway as soon as the snow begins to fall. Empty streets allow snow plows to do a better job and ensures room for salt spreaders to cover more space. A “No Parking” restriction is in place from December 1 - February 15 on problematic routes. Please pay attention to street signs.

Emergency Preparedness Before a winter storm arrives, plan ahead so you can comfortably and safely carry on during the winter season. Y Make arrangements with family members who may be elderly or have limited mobility issues and who do not live with you – help them prepare for winter.

The City’s Snow Removal Procedures & Priorities

Y Get your home winterized – have your furnace inspected, shut off outside water, and clean the catch basin grates before snow arrives.

The City plows and salts 1,020 km of road lanes throughout Coquitlam. City crews work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during snow events to maintain accessibility for emergency and transit vehicles on collector, arterial, emergency and bus routes that connect major sections of the community.

Y Winterize your vehicle and, when it snows, drive only with good winter tires. Y Make alternate plans for getting to work in the snow.

Priority service areas include:

Y Be sure to have warm clothing and shoes or boots with good traction.

Y Public school sites Y Community care facilities

Y Plan ahead for power outages that can last for a few minutes or longer.

Y Fire stations Y Hospitals Y Police stations Y Central business district, and Y Subzones with high percentage of local roads with grades in excess of 10%.

Snow Removal on Sidewalks Give Each Other a Hand It is the responsibility of all owners or occupiers of property, including the City, to clear ice and snow from the sidewalks bordering the property within 10 hours of the cessation of any snowfall or ice storm and to continue to keep them clear. This can be a difficult task for anyone who is elderly or has limited mobility issues so please check with others on your street to see if anyone may need help clearing their sidewalk. Accessibility around bus shelters is particularly important – please lend a hand.

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Snow Angels

For more information on emergency preparedness, contact the HEROS Program at 604-927-6434 or visit coquitlam.ca/emergprepared

Do you need help clearing your sidewalk? If you live in the Westwood Plateau and Como Lake areas and are unable to shovel your sidewalk due to a disability or restriction, or are over 65, you may qualify for the Snow Angel Program. P: 604-927-6909 E: snowangels@coquitlam.ca Would you like to help others? If you are interested in volunteering as a Snow Angel and are 16 years of age or older and live in one of these areas, you can find out more. P: 604-927-6909 E: snowangels@coquitlam.ca coquitlam.ca/snowangels

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Garbage Collection In the event of hazardous road conditions due to snow and/or ice, there may be delays or a temporary cancellation of garbage and green cart collection. If this occurs and your collection day is missed, bring your carts in off the street or lane and place them out again the following morning for collection. Please repeat this procedure until the trucks are able to safely access your street for collection. Visit coquitlam.ca/curbsidecollection for regular updates.

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DEC. 10: FOSTER FAMILY INFO MEETING

• 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,

• 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. 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: 604-927-7999.

• 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.

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar SUNDAY, DEC. 6 • Cutie Circle Christmas Ukulele Strum-and-Sing-Along in the rehearsal hall at Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, 2-4 p.m. Bring your friends, family and ukuleles to join in the strumming and singing of Christmas songs. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Share food bank and get a chance to receive Christmas presents (including a ukulele). Suggested donation of $3.50 to help defray cost of venue rental. • 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: 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. • 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. Info: 604-936-4108 or 604-461-3864, or bmn.bc.ca.

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. see page 36

“Did you know our proposed expansion follows the existing route for most of the way?” - Carey Johannesson, Project Lead, Land & Right-of-Way, Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

The proposed Trans Mountain Expansion follows the existing

route or other linear infrastructure for 89% of the way.

OF THE ROUTE IS ON THE EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY.

That means approximately 100 kms needs to be moved to undisturbed lands. These reroutes will be made to improve safety and address environmental considerations, and will accommodate

11%

WILL REQUIRE NEW ROUTING.

changes in land usage since the pipeline was originally built in 1953. We’ve been talking with the public, stakeholders, landowners and Aboriginal communities along the proposed corridor to hear their concerns. We expect you will ask questions. We’ve made

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WILL FOLLOW OTHER LINEAR INFRASTRUCTURES, SUCH AS HYDRO, TELUS, RAILWAYS AND HIGHWAYS.

adjustments in many places to address the concerns we’ve heard. Our intention in all of our planning is to minimize the impact on residents, communities and the environment, while ensuring that safe construction and operations are possible.

For more information, go to TransMountain.com/planning-the-route Email: info@transmountain.com · Phone: 1-866-514-6700

Committed to safety since 1953.

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MONDAY, DEC. 14 • Tri-City Photography Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody. Topic: Print night, hands-on session – event photos and social. Info: www. tricityphotoclub.ca.

ONGOING • Members of Soroptimist International of the Tri Cities will meet with Tri-Cities women wanting to practise speaking English; small groups of 3-4 or larger groups up to 10 women. We will arrange to meet at a time/place that works for you and your friends. Email: esltalkstricities@ gmail.com to arrange a chat. • 754 Phoenix Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets is active from September to June and meets Wednesdays, 6:309:30 p.m., at Moody elementary school. Girls and boys 12-18 welcome. Due to increased interest in the cadet program, a second squadron has been added that meets Tuesdays at Maillard middle school. Info: 754aircadets.ca. • Burquitlam Community Association holds its monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m., in the library at Miller Park elementary school, Coquitlam. • Are you a new immigrant? Do you have questions, concerns and/or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or call outside those times and leave a message and someone will call you back. Trinity will help or direct you to places where you could receive help. • Saturday hikes leave from Rocky Point at 9:30 a.m. Info: pocomohiking@hotmail.com. • Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Saturday coffee program runs Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3

• Celebrate the Winter Holidays in Maillardville with Société francophone de Maillardville, noon-3 p.m., Chez Nous Hall, 209 Lebleu St., Coquitlam. Reminisce the festive stories of the neighbourhood while dining and singing along with the SFM board of directors and staff; also: culinary delights, Christmas ornament workshop, refreshments and French-Canadian traditions. Info: maillardville.com/events. p.m., in the ERH lobby, 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody. Sales of beverages and baked goods raise funds for the purchase of hospital equipment and patient comfort items. • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo: meat draws Tuesdays, 4 p.m.; Fridays, 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 3:30 p.m. • Glenayre Scottish country dancers meet Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., at Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2860 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam. New members welcome, all levels beginner to advanced, singles and couples. • St. John Ambulance volunteer medical first responders meetings held every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tri-Cities branch, 2338 Clarke St., Port Moody. New members welcome to attend. Info: 604-931-3426 or www.sja.ca/bc. • St. John Ambulance volunteer youth cadets meetings, for people ages 6 to 21, held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the TriCities branch, 2338 Clarke St., Port Moody. New members welcome to attend. Info: 604-9313426 or www.sja.ca/bc. • Weekly thrift sales, Wednesday, noon-9 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Trinity United church, corner of Shaughnessy Street and Prairie Avenue, PoCo. Info: 604-9420022. • Do you enjoy meeting people who come from other countries? And sharing information about Canada while learning about others’ cultures? Help others adjust to life in Canada, improve their conversational English, and learn about the world. Info: Julie, 604-9363900, Ext. 185 or juliebond@ society.ca.

City of Coquitlam

Schedule of Meetings City Hall - 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam

Monday, December 7, 2015 MEETING

TIME

LOCATION

Council in Committee

2:00 pm

Council Committee Room

Closed Council

* A Closed Council meeting will convene immediately following adjournment of the Council-in-Committee Meeting

7:00 pm

Council Committee Room

Council Chambers

Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Closed Strategic Priorities Standing Committee

10:00 am

Council Committee Room

Watch Live Broadcasts of Coquitlam Council Meetings or Archived Video from Meetings Previously Webcast The City of Coquitlam offers a video streaming service that makes its Regular Council Meetings, Council-in Committee Meetings and Public Hearings accessible through its website at

coquitlam.ca/webbroadcasts.

Agendas for the Regular Council and Council-in-Committee Meetings will be available online at coquitlam.ca/agendas by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the scheduled meetings. CityofCoquitlam

• Sea Cadets for youth aged 12 to 18 years old meets at the Old Mill Boathouse at Rocky Point Park (Port Moody) on Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. For information visit www. regions.cadets.forces.gc.ca/ pac/201sea/ or contact Lt(N) Shannon McGee at co.201sea@ cadets.net or call 604-9390301. • Tri-City Transitions offers free ongoing counselling services on weekdays for women who have experienced abuse/ violence in their relationships or

Offers valid until December 31, 2015. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on www.getyourtoyota.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. *Lease example: 2016 Corolla CE BURCEM-6A MSRP is $17,580 and includes $1,585 freight/PDI leased at 0.49% over 40 months with $1,275 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $78 with a total lease obligation of $7,545. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. †Finance example: 0.49% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2016 Corolla CE BURCEM-6A. Applicable taxes are extra. **Lease example: 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A with a vehicle price of $26,220 includes $1,855 freight/PDI leased at 0.49% over 40 months with $2,350 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $125 with a total lease obligation of $12,366. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Up to $2,000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on select 2015 RAV4 models. Finance example: 0.49% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A. Applicable taxes are extra. ***Lease example: 2016 Tundra Double Cab SR 4.6L UM5F1T-A with a vehicle price of $38,705 includes $1,855 freight/PDI leased at 0.99% over 40 months with $3,125 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $198 with a total lease obligation of $18,991. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.15. Up to $2,000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on select 2016 Tundra models. Finance example: 0.49% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2016 Tundra Double Cab SR 4.6L UM5F1T-A. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ††Non-stackable Cash back offers valid until December 31, 2015, 2015 on select 2016 Tundra models and may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may by December 31, 2015. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ‡Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 24, 36, 48 and 60 month leases of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 48-month lease, equals 96 payments, with the final 96th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Lease payments can be made monthly or semi-monthly basis but cannot be made on a weekly basis. Weekly payments are for advertising purposes only. Visit your Toyota Dealer or www.getyourtoyota.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

• ArtsConnect AGM, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Samz Neighbourhood Pub, 2342 Elgin Ave., PoCo. RSVP: info@artsconnect.tv. Note: Membership renewal for 2016 is due Dec. 31.

9:15 p.m.; children’s/beginners class every Saturday, 10-11:15 a.m. (ages 8-12); both at Jackson Street Cultural Centre, Coquitlam. Info: 604-941-7316. • Life Recovery Classes for individuals seeking recovery from addictions and abuse Sundays, 4-5:15 p.m. Info: 604464-0510. • Access Justice offers three free legal advice clinics in the Coquitlam and PoCo; Fridays, 2-4 p.m., SUCCESS Coquitlam, 2058 Henderson Pl., 1163 Pinetree Way; info: 604-878-7400; Mondays, 3:305:30 p.m., PoCo Area Women’s Centre; 604-941-6311; Fridays, noon-2 p.m, Calvary church; info: 604-936-8242. By appointment only. Info: 604-878-7400 or www.accessjustice.ca. • Trinity United church weekly thrift sales: Wednesdays, noon-9 p.m., Thursdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., corner of Shaughnessy Street and Prairie Avenue, PoCo. Info: 604-942-0022.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Open to boys and girls aged 12-18 years. Info: 604-466-2626 or 604-9423245, or www.cadets.ca. • SPARC radio museum on Riverview Hospital grounds is open Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with tours given by volunteers; large collection of antique consumer, military, marine, amateur radios and broadcast studio equipment. Located in the old pharmaceutical warehouse on Kerria Drive at the top of the hill. Info: 604-777-1885 or www3.telus.net/radiomuseum. • Tri-City Healing Rooms available, free, Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Westwood community church, 1294 Johnson St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-464-0558. • Drop-in meditation Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Oasis Wellness Centre, 1111 Austin Ave., Coquitlam; by donation. Info: 604-221-2271 or www. meditateinvancouver.org. • Shorinji Kempo meets every Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30-

childhood abuse, sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse. Info: 604-941-7111, Ext. 103. Call 604-941-7111 ext. 112. • Como Lake United church (535 Marmont, Coquitlam) thrift and furniture shop open Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, Thursdays (thrift shop), 6:308:30 p.m. • Free ESL classes for new immigrants are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, provided as a free community service project by missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3345 Robson Dr., Coquitlam. Info: in Korean, 604-552-2305; Chinese, 604944-7245; other, 604-4688938; also: www.english4free. net. • RCSCC Grilse Sea Cadets, for boys and girls 12 to 18. Info: www.cadets.ca or 604-9390301. • 2893 Seaforth Army Cadets hold a parade night every

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ing interest and with tissue Christmas. They are certainly a culture and new seeding techspecial winter treat. Today many niques, more perennial growers helleborus varieties are being have begun producing them grown in BC and the first ones and they are now quite plentiare now in bloom for planting ful. I would recommend that the home gardener purchase only well-established plants that have been grown in a container for at least one year. BRIAN MINTER Helleborus niger, like many other winter-flowering plants, n old-fashioned gardens, should be placed in a protected Helleborus niger or the spot, next to a house, wall or in ‘Christmas Rose’, was cerEstate Section 62p xof6p & 30p6 x 9p6 front ofbanners a protective- barrier tainlyTriCity one of theReal best known evergreens but always out of winterFiled: flowersCurrent and in 2005, the Pages, Banners, Real Estate Banners (new 2013) cold winter winds. The more whole helleborus family was chosen as the Perennial Plant of protected their location, the earlier and longer they will the Year. bloom. They also prefer a semiThe earliest to flower, H. shaded site but it is important niger, is native to many parts that they receive some sun in of Europe, in particular to the winter. A location under decidsub-alpine woods of Austria uous trees is ideal, as long as the and northern Italy and many shade is not too dense. A cool, varieties are available, some moist situation is preferred and hardy to -30°F. Helleborus niger deep watering is essential duris so named because its roots ing periods of drought. Any soil are black; the blossoms, however, are pure white. Depending in your garden that produces good flowering plants will usuupon the type of winter we ally suit helleborus. have and the variety of helleContainer-grown plants can borus, blooming can begin in be set out now, once the frost December and continue well from our recent cold spell is into late March. The Heuger Company, under out of the ground, especially in the Eastern Valley. It is wise to the leadership of Josef Heuger, prepare a deep planting area has bred fabulous earlierbecause the roots must stretch blooming Christmas Roses that down, not outward. It is also imhave glossy green leaves and portant to set the crowns of the offer superior garden perforplants just below the soil line. mance. Their earliest to bloom Good drainage is essential, as are a large flowered creamy the fleshy roots will not tolerate white with a light pink reverse wet feet, however, they love ‘hucalled ‘Mahogany Snow’ and a musy’ conditions. I have found a pure white beauty called ‘Jonas’. mixture of peat, bark mulch and I love their reddish stems and bone meal helpful in the develcompact, uniform appearopment of new root growth. ance. Next is H.n. ‘Jacob’. It Once established, helleborus too blooms about two weeks plants need little care. Although earlier than other varieties. It aphids can sometimes be a has strong stems and upright problem, few other insects blossoms that are far larger and bother them. Even slugs tend showier. Its tough shiny green to shy away from their bitter foliage allows it to be brought leaves. They love to be fertilized indoors in a cool room for the and a feeding of 10-15-19 fertilChristmas season and then be izer in early spring and midplanted out in mild weather summer is ideal to help develop after the holiday season. a strong root system and plenty Today a whole new series of flowers. of fabulous varieties, like You’ll find that most helle‘Cinnamon Snow’, ‘Merlin’, borus are rather slow growing ‘Platinum Rose’, ‘Monte Cristo’, perennials. It may take a year or ‘Shooting Star’, ‘Pink Frost’ and two before they begin flowering ‘Ivory Prince’, begin flowering in earnest. To get more plants, through winter and into spring. it is often tempting to divide ‘Snow Frills’ is my new ruffled smaller clumps in half but you favourite. must be careful. No dividing Helleborus plants can be should take place until the propagated from seed or from plants have at least a dozen or divisions; the latter is certainly more strong leaves on a good the fastest way to achieve a sized clump. The larger the blooming plant. Up until a few clump grows, the more bountiyears ago, finding helleborus ful the flowers. was difficult because they I always remember a fresh usually arrived bareroot from bouquet of Christmas Roses on Holland and were exceedingly tough to re-root. With the grow- my Grandmother’s hearth each

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The Prince George Spruce Kings were in town on Friday, falling to the Coquitlam Express 6-3 in BCHL hockey action. The Express are currently in fourth place in the Mainland Division with 28 points, ahead of Prince George with 16 points.

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Express roll over Vipers Two points for McIlmurray in 5-1 Coquitlam victory GARY MCKENNA

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The Coquitlam Express notched another win Wednesday night, routing the visiting Vernon Vipers 5-1 at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.

Alex Ambrosio opened the scoring for the home team with an unassisted marker two minutes into the game, before Austin McIllmurray made it 2-0 after burying a pass from Colton Kerfoot. Coquitlam scored two more in the second, this time with Jack Surowiece and Kerfoot both hitting twine on the power play to take a 4-0 lead after 40 minutes. Cameron Bertsch potted one for the Express early in the

third but Vernon managed to spoil Coquitlam goalie Tyger Howat’s shutout with a marker from Darren Rizzolo on the power play. Howat stood tall in net for most of the game, turning away 41 of the 42 shots he faced, an effort that earned him second star honours. The win was a nice bounce back after Saturday’s 6-3 road loss to the Chilliwack Chiefs at Prospera Centre. Chilliwack blew the doors off the Express in the first period,

scoring four unanswered goals before the first intermission. Coquitlam’s Ambrosio and Jackson Cressey appeared to turn things around for the Express when they both scored in the second period to make it 4-2. But Chilliwack re-established control of the game in the third with two goals, including an empty-netter, off the stick of Jesse Lansdell. see COQUITLAM, page 42

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The Coquitlam MetroFord Wolves maintained their position at the top of the Vancouver Metro Soccer League Premier Division standings after taking down Pacific United 5-1 last weekend. Coquitlam took the lead and did not look back during the match, with Carlo Basso and Jovan Blagojovic each scoring in the lopsided affair. Basso is currently the highest scoring player in the league with 16 goals, while Blagojovic is tied for fifth in scoring with five goals. Last week’s win couldn’t have come at a better time for the Wolves. The team lost a bit of ground in the standings when they played West Vancouver FC to a 2-2 tie last weekend. Coquitlam will look to defend its position at the top of the standings when it takes on the second place Surrey Pegasus FC during a road game Friday night at the Newton Athletic Park.

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Coquitlam no match for Chiefs on the road Lansdell had three points on the night as the Chiefs, who are currently at the top of the Mainland Division standings, outshot the visitors 54-23. The Express had a stronger showing when the Prince George Spruce Kings visited

the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex 24 hours earlier. Coquitlam quickly established the lead in the first with goals from Cressey and Noah Turanski, but Prince George pushed back and managed to tie things up in the second. That set the stage for an exciting final period, which

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saw the Spruce Kings briefly hold the lead before Erik Udahl, Cressey, Bertsch and Cressey again pumped in goals to win the game 6-3. The Express are currently in fourth place in the Mainland Division with 28 points, behind the Langley Rivermen with 28 points. sports@tricitynews.com

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The Coquitlam Adanacs division 2 team took on Vancouver at Town Centre Park last Sunday in Pacific Coast Field Lacrosse Action. The Adanacs are currently in first place in the league and will take on Ridge Meadows this weekend at home (4 p.m., Town Centre Park).

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Port Moody skaters take home medals Multiple trips to podium for Inlet Skating Club

Port Moody figure skater Miku Makita took home second place at the 2015/16 Super Series Competitive event last week. With the win, the Inlet Skating Club member has finished up the season with enough points to take home the second place trophy for the year. She was joined on the podium by several other Port Moody skaters during the Jingle Blades Figure Skating Competition in Aldergrove last week. Emily McKean took home a gold Tamara Sealy grabbed silver in the senior bronze ladies event, while Megan Yu took home gold in the junior silver ladies event. In pre-juvenile ladies under 13, Maya Dinwoodie had a second place showing and in the under 11 category Haily Yu took

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