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High numbers of varied thrushes and red-breasted sapsuckers were spotted during the annual Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 17 in the Tri-Cities. As many as 65 local birders participated in the event this year; the data is sent to the Audubon Society. For more photos and information, see page 16.

WINTER WEATHER

Get out your shovels Cities are issuing fines, warnings for snowy sidewalks SARAH PAYNE

The Tri-CiTy News

Weeks of snowfalls and freezing temperatures have

turned many sidewalks in the Tri-Cities into near skating rinks but, despite bylaws requiring walkways to be cleared quickly, few have received tickets for waiting on the elusive rainfall to do the job for them. So far only Coquitlam has issued tickets — 13 as of Wednesday — for failing to remove snow and ice within 10

hours of a snowfall; the fine is $75, discounted to $50 if paid within two weeks. Tickets have gone to property owners who are among the 54 that have already been warned by bylaw staff, said the city’s acting manager of bylaws. When complaints are logged by public works staff a warning letter is delivered to the owner,

which gives them a short time frame in which to get the sidewalk cleared. “After the time frame… has elapsed, a bylaw officer attends and will issue a ticket to the property owner if the sidewalk has not been cleared of snow and ice,” said Sarah Bull. see WARNINGS, page 6

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Police were out in full force this holiday season: page 8

Road salt is a red-hot commodity during this cold snap that’s expected to continue into next week. And, unlike in Vancouver, municipalities in the Tri-Cities say they won’t be giving any away with demand so high. Since Dec. 1, the city of Coquitlam has gone through about 3,600 tonnes of salt to make its roads safe while Port Coquitlam has used up 1,100 tonnes versus Port Moody’s 800 tonnes. Late last month, Port Moody city officials placed an order for another 120 tonnes from a Saskatchewan supplier; it’s due later this month. “We are now mixing salt and sand to extend our supply and to suit the colder conditions where salt is less effective,” city spokesperson Rosemary Lodge said. Home and business owners are also having a hard time finding salt. Jake Revill of PoCo Building Supplies said the product has been flying off the shelves. “We typically sell out on the same day as the new supplies arrive,” he said. see MORE SALT, page 12

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Bus route changes being monitored DIANE STRANDBERG Tri-CiTy News

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Tri-City News reader Marianne Pau sent us this photo of bear paw prints in the ice outside Walton elementary school in Coquitlam. “There are a few bears that live in the forest behind the school and they wander into the playground. We are all very bear aware at this school,” she told us via Facebook this week.

TransLink is keeping a close eye on bus route changes that came into effect Dec. 19 but it will be weeks before planners know if anything should be tweaked. Chris Bryan, senior media relations advisor, said TransLink hasn’t heard any major complaints since the routes were altered to tie in to the Evergreen Extension but since the roll out occurred just before the holiday season, most people may only now be experiencing the new routes. “It’s still early days,” he said. “We still don’t have normal passenger behaviour.” The weeks after the

changes were implemented amounted to a soft roll out of the re-allocation of transit resources and Bryan said it will likely be February before TransLink has an idea of the impact and what is and what isn’t working well. And while people have been taking to Facebook to complain about their bus changes, Bryan says the best course of action is to call the customer information line at 604-953-3333 or go online and fill out a customer feedback form (feedback. translink.ca). Customers can get more information when they phone and if they are still not satisfied may speak to a planner.

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TRI-CITY REAL ESTATE

Land owners see big assessment jumps Acreages see biggest jumps of all in the Tri-Cities JANIS CLEUGH

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If you owned land in the TriCities last year — a lot of land — it’s likely your parcel is rated at the top of BC Assessment’s 2017 roll as the most valuable property in the region. According to the agency, which released its figures this week, properties with a significant amount of acreage were the most expensive in all of the local municipalities but one. In Belcarra, properties with single-family houses dominated the village’s Top 10 list. And Belcarra held the distinction of having the most expensive residence in the Tri-Cities: The value of the property at 185 Turtlehead Rd., in the Woodhaven neighbourhood, has doubled in a year, from $3.85 million to $7.2 million. That’s because a new 10,000 sq. ft. house — with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms — was completed on the land last year. Still, the highest-valued properties in the other four Tri-City jurisdictions contain much smaller and older homes on their large estates.

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Below are the addresses of the five most valuable homes for each of our five municipalities:

You can comment on any story you read at www.tricitynews.com For example, in the village of Anmore, the priciest parcel — at 2220 East Rd., worth $6.6 million on the 2017 roll (versus $4.8 million last year) — has a modest 2,961 sq. ft. home that was built in 1992, with three bedrooms and three bathrooms on 25 acres. In Coquitlam, the highest valued property — at 3655 Crouch Ave., worth $15.7 million (versus $12.2 million last year) — has a 4,476 sq. ft. home that was built in 1989 with five bedrooms and four bathrooms on 34.4 acres. In Port Coquitlam, the most expensive property — at 1381 Dominion Ave., worth $7.7 million (versus $5.6 million last year) — has a 3,845 sq. ft. residence that was built in 2003 with six bedrooms and five bathrooms on six acres. And in Port Moody, its most valued property — at 1300 Ioco Rd., worth $7.5 million (versus $7.2 million last year) — has a basic 1,098 sq. ft. home that was built in 1965 with one bedroom and two bathrooms on 5.3 acres. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

COQUITLAM

3655 Crouch Ave., $15.7 M 3333 Caliente Pl., $8.9 M 3615 David Ave., $8.3 M 3646 Victoria Dr., $5.9 M 3695 Victoria Dr., $5.2 M

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1381 Dominion, $7.7 M 584 Laurier Ave., $3 M 1397 Pitt River Rd., $2.3 M 300 Laurier Ave., $2.2 M 749 Capital Crt., $2.1 M

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1300 Ioco Rd., $8.2 M 3240 Red Gate Rd., $6.7 M 1256 Alderside Rd., $5 M 1122 Alderside Rd., $5 M 3400 Red Gate Rd., $4.6 M

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2220 East Rd., $6.6 M 2300 Sunnyside Rd., $5.8 M 3053 An. Creek Wy, $5.2 M 2610 Sunnyside Rd., $4.6 M 1450 Crystal Creek, $4.6 M

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Clockwise from top left: Properties on Turtlehead Road, East Road, Dominion Avenue and Ioco Road all saw significant increases in value, according to data from BC Assessment.

185 Turtlehead Rd., $7.2 M 4593 Belcarra Bay Rd., $6.4 M 4535 Belcarra Bay Rd., $5.1 M 3495 Senkler Rd., $5 M 5225 Coombe Ln., $4.8 M

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SNOWY STREETS

Neighbours help parents park on snowy Coq. street Baker Dr. residents offer up cleared driveways DIANE STRANDBERG Tri-CiTy News

A group of neighbours living near Baker Drive elementary in Coquitlam has banded together to make life easier — and safer — for parents dropping kids off to school during the winter chill. The Chineside neighbourhood got more than its fair share of snow over the past several weeks but despite snow

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Vanessa Tuveri and Barbara Di Francesco are parents of Baker Drive elementary school students. clearing on Baker Drive, snow piles have further constricted the narrow road making for tricky and dangerous conditions. “We were envisioning the

four horseman of the apocalypse on the return to school day,” said Catherine Hubbs, who with seven of her neighbours have allowed parents to park their cars on their cleared

driveways. She made the suggestion via Facebook and her Block Watch networks and, after people cleared their driveways, they posted signs signs permitting morning and afternoon drop offs for parents struggling to get kids to school on slippery streets. “This is only our second day but the driveways have been well used so far,” said Hubbs, who hopes neighbours near other schools with snow constricted streets will do the same. “You know those snow banks aren’t going away anytime soon,” she added.

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SIDEWALK CLEARING

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Port Coquitlam and Port Moody are sticking to warnings for now, which are also issued on a complaint basis. “Education has been made available to residents via the website, Facebook, local newspaper and Twitter,” said Paula Jones, PoCo’s manager of bylaw services, in an email.

Jones said staff have logged 24 calls for service (including one parking lot and one school) but noted many complaints are for entire blocks and multiple streets and bylaw officers will be on hand delivering notices to these areas. PoMo is also delivering warnings and chatting with residents in person to let property owners know that clearing

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sidewalks is their responsibility. More than 30 warnings have been issued in the past 30 days, said city manager Tim Savoie. “We let people know what the bylaw requirement is and we give them 24 hours to clear to an acceptable level,” he added. “Then if it’s not cleared we would issue a ticket.” PoMo is also redirecting

efforts to focus on sidewalks, with an “all hands on deck” approach that is drawing on parks, utilities, construction and public works staff — 17 in total — to help clear sidewalks and civic centre areas. The city has hired an additional bobcat and mini-excavator to help clear sidewalks and additional sand has been ordered.

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EAGLE RIDGE

ERH Foundation $10k shy of fundraising goal Organization thankful for holiday donations

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

JANIS CLEUGH

The Tri-CiTy News

Charlene Giovannetti-King says thank you. Thank you to the donors who clipped out last month’s Tri-City News article and sent cheques to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation to pay for new equipment at the TriCities Dialysis Unit. And thank you to The Cooperators insurance company, which matched the individual donations for the $150,725 drive. Over the Christmas break, more than $50,000 flooded in to help the Port Moody hospital foundation replace chairs, televisions, headphones and bedside tables at the clinic’s 19 patient stations. Now, the hospital foundation is just $10,000 shy of reaching its target — a total it hopes to clinch by the end of this month so that Fraser Health can start ordering the gear to be delivered sometime this spring. “We have very generous donors and a very generous community and we believe that

A celebration of life will be held tomorrow (Saturday) for a Port Moody freedom of the city recipient and arts champion. The memorial service for Penelope “Ann” Kitching starts at noon in the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.), at city hall. A number of local dignitaries will speak including Mayor Mike Clay as well as Kitching’s daughter, Rosemary. The English native died at Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody on Dec. 13, two days before her 85th birthday. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

sharing the message of need is something they will always respond to,” said GiovannettiKing, the foundation’s executive director. “Certainly, we saw the giving spirit over the holidays... There is a bump in giving when there is a higher level of promotion in the community and with the local paper.” The Tri-City News featured the story of Mark Kozlik, a Maple Ridge building officer for the municipality who has spent nearly his entire life receiving treatment — for four hours, three times a week — for his chronic renal illness. The treatment he has had at Royal Columbian Hospital and, for the past 15 years, at the Coquitlam clinic, has allowed Kozlik to live a relatively normal life with a balanced diet

and exercise. Kozlik spoke about his struggles with the disease and the need to update the furniture at the Tri-Cities Dialysis Unit he visits so often. To donate to the cause, visit erhf.ca. Meanwhile, the foundation is already preparing for its next campaign after the dialysis unit needs are met. It will launch a $52,200 fundraiser for a “wander guard” system to prevent hospital patients with dementia and alzheimer’s disease from leaving their ward (each patient will be equipped with a security wristband). As well, the campaign will include camouflage artwork on the ward doors — i.e., painting the doors to resemble library walls — to stop patients from exiting.

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with the screening device, indicating drivers had consumed some amount of alcohol. Between Dec. 28 and Jan. 2 officers issued one 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and two three-day suspensions. Another three divers are facing criminal impaired driving charges.

At least a dozen of those who were screened landed in the warning range. “One of the trends we’re noticing is the possibility that more people are impaired by drugs than they used to be, in comparison to alcohol,” McLaughlin said. spayne@tricitynews.com

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Teacher disciplined for inapropriate touching A Coquitlam middle school teacher has been ordered to complete a respectful boundaries course to avoid losing his teaching licence after inappropriately touching his students, according to a Teacher Regulation Branch report. Dana Mond Lum admitted to rubbing his Grade 8 students’ necks and shoulders

and telling students he loved them between October 2014 and January 2015, the recently released report said. He also lifted one girl off the ground, holding her by her bent elbows, and gave her candy. He also frequently yelled at his students. In June, 2015 the school district suspended Lum without pay for 20 work days and

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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 1,400 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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Don’t bank on it

any Tri-City residents woke up on New Year’s Day to find they were millionaires — at least on paper — with the value of their homes rising 30% to 40% based on BC Assessment analysis and sales from last summer. But this unprecedented upswing after a steady rise in assessments over a number of years shouldn’t be taken to the bank. While house prices appear to be holding steady, the future is anything but certain given a number of changes that have occurred in the housing market since July 1, 2016, when this snapshot was taken. There is certain to be some pushback on prices over the next couple of months as buyers and sellers play chicken with the housing market and as government initiatives such as the 15% foreign buyers tax takes effect. More concerning for many residents is what the startling jump in assessments will mean for their property taxes. While all three cities are planning for tax increases — for instance, Coquitlam has a 2.3% tax hike adopted — homeowners have recourse. Those who feel their assessment is out of line can appeal and probably should.

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he year 2016 is a wrap and it is safe to say it was one for the books. In keeping with the spirit of the season, though, it’s time for a few New Year’s resolutions list for B.C.’s political parties to consider in their on-going quest for self-improvement. 1. Anticipate more, scramble less: The B.C. government would be well-advised to do far more thinking about the days to come than they’ve done in the past. Some of the issues they should have put more thought into, include questions like: Is it possible that an opioid crisis will lead to increased demand for addiction treatment? Could rising home prices lead to an affordability crisis and is there a chance that a regional foreign-buyers tax will simply move the problem on to another region (hello, Victoria)? 2. Don’t develop policy on the fly: It took all of about 30-minutes for most economists in the province to conclude that the government’s plan to provide $37,500 interest-free loans to first-time home buyers isn’t such a bright idea. Economists in near total agreement, a feat in itself. As University of British Columbia economics profes-

sor Tom Davidoff put it: “We’re telling people we want you to stretch to buy a property. That puts the buyer at risk potentially.” 3. Banish doublespeak: Case in point: The government’s recently announced four-point plan “to address homelessness in Maple Ridge.” Point one? Scrub plans for a permanent-supportive housing facility. Points two and three? Implement improvements to the operation of the temporary shelter and then make its closure a priority. Point four? Host a town hall meeting in late January. Try as you might, that’s not a plan to address homelessness. 4. Don’t hold the most in need hostage to election cycles: Finance Minister Mike de Jong recently hinted that people with disabilities may see a hike in their assistance rates in the upcoming budget. Why wait? De Jong may recall this pledge from the BC Liberal party’s 2013 election platform: “We believe that British Columbia should be the most progressive jurisdiction for the people and families living with disabilities in

Canada. But there is much more that we can, should, and will do.” Words to live by. 5. Don’t spin humiliating defeats as victories: When you set a policy that ends up getting tossed by the Supreme Court of Canada in near record time, it doesn’t play well to try and take credit for the court’s decision, as Premier Christy Clark attempted to do with the landmark ruling in the B.C. Teachers’ Federation case. 6. Don’t make election promises you don’t plan to keep: Just ask Prime Minister Justin Trudeau how well those cash-for-access events are going down, after campaigning on a promise that “there should be no preferential treatment” for organizations that have made contributions to politicians or political parties. Bet the provincial government would have found those 500 new addiction treatment spaces mighty helpful right now, if the follow through had been there after making the promise in 2013. Just a few resolutions for B.C.’s political class to ponder in the final days of 2016.

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Walking in winter wonderland $500 garbage can be difficult in Maillardville fine is excessive The Editor, I regularly use the sidewalk from Brunette Avenue through to Braid Street SkyTrain and with the recent snowfalls this has been impossible to navigate due to residents not clearing their sidewalks. I have attempted to contact the city of Coquitlam multiple times to have this addressed and have run into numerous roadblocks. I was told that I would need to report each address that had not cleared their sidewalk and this in itself was challenging given that several of the properties are abandoned with no visible address. Undeterred, I did manage to get addresses and I reported these to the city, but as of Dec. 23 at 5 p.m. nothing had been done to resolve this. There is one abandoned property across from Place Maillardville where the snow is at least 40 cm deep. I have found it extremely challenging to navigate the

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A vacant property owner on Brunette Avenue has not shovelled the sidewalk so far this winter, according to one letter writer. sidewalk safely and on some sections I had to utilize the road (as I have seen many

others do). I wonder how people with mobility issues feel about trying to get

around. The city bylaw requires residents to have their sidewalks cleared within 10 hours of a snowfall. Why is this not enforced? I know if I were to park in a city lot with out purchasing a parking permit I would have a ticket on my vehicle within minutes. Why is this not happening for residents that do not clear their sidewalks? Looking around Coquitlam, it is clear that their current bylaw with respect to snow removal is not working. It is time they address this in a way that ensures the safety of their residents. Mario D’Angleo Coquitlam

The Editor, The city of Coquitlam’s bylaw that fines people $500 fine for garbage carts placed out ahead of the scheduled collection day has been in place since 1992. Now, Coquitlam is vigilant but the city egregiously overlooked educating the residents of this bylaw for 24 years. The solid waste management bylaw was updated in 2016 but the $500 fine and no required warnings hasn’t changed since 2009, according to the city of Coquitlam engineering and public works department. Warnings have never had to be given out and it’s up to the discretion of the bylaw enforcement officers, according to the city of Coquitlam employee I spoke with recently. I hope other residents of Coquitlam are as offended as I am by the excessive

$500 fine for cart placement and petition Coquitlam city council to: 1. Lower the fine so it is in line with other Metro Vancouver cities; 2. Allow carts out the night before provided they are locked to prevent animals from getting into the cart and have residents unlock the carts on collection day. George Webber Coquitlam

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As of Dec. 1, the Mary Hill Road store has sold more than 2,300 bags of rock salt (in 10-, 20- and 40-kg weights) plus nearly 350 50-pound bags of salt and sand mix. Ice-Melt products, snow shovels, windshield washer fluid, scrapers and Lock De-Icers are also going fast, Revill said. Meanwhile, the snowy conditions have put pressure on the city budgets. Gorana Cabral, Coquitlam’s budget manager, said the

municipality has $980,000 to cover costs for extreme weather in 2016 — that is, for snow removal, hazardous tree removal, high winds and flooding. “The city has spent approximately $1.5 million of this budget as of Dec. 31, of which $1.12 million or 114% was spent from Dec. 1 to 31,” she said. Port Moody has also gone over its 2016 budget for snow removal. It set aside $263,319 and has spent about $309,300 so far — $176,000 in December alone.

And in Port Coquitlam, public works manager Dave Kidd said the city used its entire annual snow removal budget last month. “In comparison, last year during the same time frame, we spent approximately 40% of our budget and used 120 tonnes of salt,” he said. PoCo city hall expects to get another shipment of road salt on Jan. 19 — none of which will be available for residents or business owners, city spokesperson Pardeep Purewal said.

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Snow did not keep shoppers away from the stores this holiday season. At the mall, visits to Santa at Coquitlam Centre were up, the food court was busier than usual and the Evergreen Extension brought new customers. People also flocked to Best Buy for deals on electronics, snapped up sporting gear at Corner Sports in Port Coquitlam, bought specialty meats and turkey at Meat Craft in Port Moody and decorated their tables with centre pieces from Port Moody Flowers. “Our traffic for most days has been up... and those few days that it wasn’t were definitely impacted by the snow and cold weather,” said Deborah Stetz, marketing manager at Coquitlam Centre. But if the snow had some downsides, it also compressed the shopping season into a

few short days, according to Celia Chiang, the owner of Port Moody Flowers. Boxing Day was particularly hectic at the Coquitlam Centre Best Buy where Keenan Kerswell was working in operations and customer service. He said shoppers were lined up as far as London Drugs by 5 a.m. to take advantage of special deals, particularly for televisions. Outside the store there were a lot of happy customers, including one man who got a good deal on a price match and a father and daughter duo who were taking advantage of Boxing Week sales to get more value for the gift cards they got for Christmas. “I came from Mission and it was way worth it,” said Dave Robson, who bought his merchandise at the Mr. Big and Tall shop. Jason Van Bergen said Boxing Day was busy at his sporting goods store, Corner Sports in Port Coquitlam,

Tyler Greaves gets ready to slice up some pork chops at Meat Craft Urban Butchery in Port Moody, where shoppers splurged on specialty meats and sausages as well as the famous turducken — a deboned chicken stuffed into a deboned duck stuffed into a deboned turkey.

turkey stuffed inside each other with sausage for a special treat. Tyler Greaves said he expected to sell a lot of appies for New Year’s eve, including bacon wrapped tenderloin kabobs and sausage rolls. “We hunt for the best stuff as possible as close as possible,” Greaves said of Meat Craft, owned by Greg McFetridge, which sources its ethically treated, free range, no hormone meat and chicken from B.C. farms.

where shoppers arrived, usually with kids in tow, to stock up on hockey and lacrosse equipment, which was marked down dramatically. “People tend to go buy their electronics first,” Van Bergen said of Boxing Day. “They come to us for a pair of hockey skates after they get their flat screen TVs.” Over at Meat Craft Urban Butchery in Port Moody, customers purchased heirloom breed turkeys for their holiday dinner table and turducken, a deboned chicken, duck and

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• Celebration of life for Ann Kitching, a Port Moody freedom of the city recipient, Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, 12 p.m.

SUNDAY, JAN. 8

• Bottle Drive by 1st Port Coquitlam Scouts at Kilmer elementary school, 9:30 a.m. For assured pick-up, call 604970-2579.

TUESDAY, JAN. 10

• Burke Mountain Naturalists’ monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam. A slideshow summarizing the results of the local Audubon Christmas Bird Count will be shown. Free admission and all are welcome. Info: 604-461-3864 or www. bmn.bc.ca.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11

• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club meets, 7 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Bring your stamps to buy, sell, trade.

Visitors of all ages welcome. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604941-9306.

THURSDAY, JAN. 12

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, 7-9:30 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9370836.

FRIDAY, JAN. 13

• 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, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For info or another session date: 604-764-8098.

MONDAY, JAN. 16

• Tri-City Singles Social Club, which offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of activities such as dining,

dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more, meets, 7 p.m., Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (street parking only). New members from the Tri-Cities and beyond are welcome. Directions and info: Darline, 604-466-0017.

TUESDAY, JAN. 17

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-3 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9370836.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25

• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club stamp auction by members, McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam; viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-9419306.

THURSDAY, JAN. 26

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, 7-9:30 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9370836.

Port Coquitlam Firefighters Local 1941 will be holding a Tree Chip. This year we will be offering styrofoam recycling by donation for the BC Professional Firefighters Burn Fund provided by Foam Only

January 7 & 8, 2017 9 am - 4 pm at #1 Firehall 1725 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam Proceeds benefitting British Columbia’s Professional Fire Fighter’s Burn Fund. Cost is by donation (min. $5) For a minimum $10 donation Port Coquitlam residents can arrange for tree collection from their homes. Call 604-927-5405 to arrange for pick up. Last pick up accepted Noon, January 8, 2017. All chips recycled within city parks and trail system.

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Coquitlam Little League is registering 17-19 year old players for play in the Continental Amateur Baseball Association (CABA) 19U division. E-mail: bluemountain@coquitlamlittleleague.ca for more information.

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Record-breaking 94 species spotted during annual count More than 10,500 identified for the Audubon Society DIANE STRANDBERG Tri-CiTy News

B.C.’s birds are alive and well and living in your back yard, the results of this year’s bird count show. As many as 10,500 birds were spotted along trails and parks in the Tri-Cities by local birders participating in the annual Christmas Bird Count, a number that has held steady over the past several years, according to Victoria Otten, a count organizer. As well, 94 different species were identified, the second highest number over 20 years, showing a surprising amount of diversity for the area. “Generally, the picture looks pretty good,” Otten told The Tri-City News this week. “We’ve been doing this count since 1995 and we’re now in a position to look at some trends over the past two decades and things are not as grim as is sometimes portrayed.” For example, it’s often assumed that the crow is the most common bird in the area, owing to their large and often noisy presence. But in fact there are only about 1,000 resident northwestern crows foraging in the Tri-Cities during the day before flying to Still Creek in Burnaby at night to roost. Otten said the 65 birders who came out in unusually cold temperatures to count birds in the area — mainly Shoreline Park in Port Moody, Colony Farm Regional Park

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More than 10,500 birds were counted in the Tri-Cities during the Christmas Bird Count last month. and DeBoville Slough — as well as parks and trails, were pleased to see such a wide range of birds. It was noted that raptors, such as hawks and various local owl species have been holding pretty constant. The volunteers who participated also spotted 28 Anna’s hummingbirds, down from 36 last year and 38 in 2014. Although the number is dropping number it is still considered high given that the tiny, colourful birds have only been expanding into this area relatively recently. Mallard ducks were the most common species and 1,976 were spotted, followed by Canada geese at 1,557. Close to 400 varied thrushes were sighted; these birds typically stick to higher elevations but snow covered their food sources so they were foraging closer to sea level. There was also a jump in the number of red-breasted sapsuckers spotted this year after the cold weather may have forced many down to the low lands as well. After the count, the volunteers went home and warmed

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up and the count data will be sent to the official compiler who will forward the information to the Audubon Society after checking for inconsistencies. Otten said the results show the area is still able to support a

wide variety of birds. “Contrary to impressions, sometimes it helps to go out and do a count,” she said. “It shows the value of these things [counts], otherwise it’s anecdotal.” More than 100 years ago, it was a Christmas tradition in some parts of North America to go outside and shoot as many birds as possible. But as the bird population shrank and people became more environmentally aware, they began to count the birds instead of kill them. The Audubon Society took up the initiative, keeping track of the data from across North America and parts of Central America, collected during the various counts. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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As many as 65 local birders participated in the Dec. 17 Christmas Bird Count. The data will be compiled and sent to the Audubon Society.

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Start the year with an art show, friends and healthy inspiration SARAH PAYNE

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Welcome to the first full weekend of 2017! If you’re not busy making good on all your New Year’s resolutions check out some of the events happening in the Tri-Cities this weekend.

Friday, Jan. 6 ART SHOW

Refresh your creative energies by taking in the new exhibits opening tonight at 7 p.m. at Maillardville’s Place des Arts. Photographer Frederick Popowich exposes the unexpected beauty of the world of auto body shops in Collision, a collection of about 15 large-scale black-and-white pieces. Also opening are Divine Lights: Collective Unconscious, a series of multimedia works by the design group Hfour, as well as Wood Spirits by Bob Leier. Visit www.placedesarts.ca for more information.

HOCKEY NIGHT

Why trek into Vancouver when you can enjoy a fun hockey night right here at home? Head to the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex tonight and cheer on the Coquitlam Express as they battle it out on the ice against the Surrey Eagles. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Visit www.coquitlamexpress.ca for more info.

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There are several new exhibits opening at Place des Arts this weekend, including photos by Bob Leier in Wood Spirits (above is Adrift) and works by Hfour in Divine Lights (left). And to see the artistry of the tools that create the masterful work in an auto body shop, check out the exhibit by photographer Frederick Popowich.

Saturday, Jan. 7

trainer/coach Michelle Tremblay and Betty Jean McHugh, the 89-year-old marathon runner. There will be fitness and health displays as well, plus food for purchase from local food trucks. Tickets are $30 at winewomensport.eventbrite.ca.

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Get the Christmas tree gone at one of several tree chipping events for charity this weekend. In Port Moody, the fire fighters offer tree chipping, hot drinks and vehicle vacuuming today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; donations go to the BC Professional Fire Fighter’s Burn Fund. In Coquitlam, the Kinsmen Club and 1st Kinsmen Scout Group are chipping at Town Centre Stadium parking lot B today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. As well, the Scouts Francophones de Maillardville are taking trees at the Canadian Tire (near Ikea) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Friends of Mundy Park Heritage Society are chipping trees at the lot off Hillcrest Avenue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days as well. On Sunday, the Kinsmen Club and Centennial music department will be at the Dogwood Pavilion from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Between piles of Christmas gifts and a few missed garbage and recycling pick-ups — whether it was the snow or you couldn’t haul yourself out of bed in time — chances are you have a fair bit of extra recycling on your hands. Don’t fret. Bring festive boxes, wrapping paper, Styrofoam, packaging and plastic film for recy-

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Sunday, Jan. 8 MARKET MORNING cling at the Heritage Mountain community centre (200 Panorama Pl.), Westhill Park or the Kyle Centre for PoMo’s centralized recycling day, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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It’s a perfect New Year’s combination, so what are you waiting for? This evening is packed with perks — an evening with friends and fellow ladies (men are welcome, too), a line-up of inspiring speakers who have excelled in their chosen sports (often later in life, no less) and lots of great wine. Speakers include podcaster Mary Jo Dionne as moderator with Olympic rowing medalist Krista Guloien, black belt martial arts and bully prevention

Do the indulgences of the holidays have you feeling a little blah? Get back to a healthy routine full of fresh, seasonal produce and a variety of artisanal breads and cheeses, baked goods and more at the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market. The market is at the PoMo recreation complex from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www. makebakegrow.com for more info.

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Bennett Room). Register now to attend this free tech help event by calling 604-554-7323, emailing askalibrarian@coqlibrary.ca or visiting the library. For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

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• Book Buddies: Registration is now open for the next session of PoMo library’s Book Buddies program. Kids in Grades 1 to 4 can practise their reading and writing skills with a teen buddy. Sessions are on Thursdays or Saturdays starting Jan. 26. Call 604-469-4577 to register. • Writing Workshop: Characterization and Point of View: Are you a writer who wants to make your characters jump off the page? Awardwinning author Lois Peterson will help new and emerging writers develop vivid and memorable characters on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat. • Building a power resume: In a competitive job market, a strong resume is crucial. This workshop on Monday, Jan. 16

• Canadiana 101: Canadiana 101 is a new program series at the Poirier branch in which newcomers to Canada will learn about our vast country. Classes are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Jan 11 to Feb 9. This is for participants with intermediate English and better. To register, email Janice at jwilliams@coqlibrary.ca. Priority will given to people attending all 10 classes. A reply email about registration will be sent on Jan 9. • Tame Your Tech: Do you need help with your eReader, tablet, laptop, or smartphone? Coquitlam Public Library is here to help with this special event on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2 to 3 p.m. at the City Centre branch (computer lab) and Thursday, Jan. 19, same time, at the Poirier branch (Nancy

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• Makers Gonna Make: Hang out at Terry Fox Library and make something — all materials supplied. Makers in Grade 6 or older meet on the third Thursday of each month, 4 to 5 p.m. It’s free to participate but you must register. Upcoming sessions include: DIY buttons, Jan. 19; wire trees, Feb. 16; word art, March 16; and duct tape wallets, April 20. For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604927-7999.

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A Port Moody business took a fan choice award from Envision Financial last month after it was named one of three best local salons in the Lower Mainland. Owner Vanessa Chaloner (right) accepted the prize from the credit union, saying in a press release: “I started out as a stay-at-home mom who started a homesalon business that catered to moms and women, and ended up becoming so busy that my home could no longer accommodate all my amazing clients. It’s to them I owe my thanks and gratitude for showing me such incredible support and voting for me in these awards.” It’s the second year Envision has doled out fan choice accolades to small- and medium-sized businesses. Nominations were cast by the public between Oct. 4 and Nov. 7 via social media. “We’re overwhelmed with the positive responses we received from voters in the Fan Choice Awards,” said Norm Attridge, assistant vice-president of small business banking at Envision Financial. “While it’s no secret that small business is the backbone of B.C.’s economy — accounting for over 93% of jobs in the private sector — it’s inspiring to see so many community members advocate for small businesses.” Chaloner is pictured with business banking advisor Mehran Aazamifard (at left).

Students at Coquitlam’s Ranch Park elementary as well as staff from the Dufferin Care Centre last month delivered socks and toques made by the “Sock Granny” to the homeless shelter at 3030 Gordon Ave., run by RainCity Housing.

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Tri-City News employee Marianne LaRochelle was this week named the top sales representative for the newspaper for 2016. The award was created by sales manager Bentley Yamaura and presented before publisher Shannon Mitchell.

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The Pleasantside Carollers were out last month for their annual sing-a-long to collect donations for the Share food bank. The 21 participants rung in 170 pounds of food and $335 in cash for the charity, on Dec. 18. “We would like to thank the good people of Alderside and Bentley roads for their generosity,” Yvonne and Paul Harris of Port Moody said in an email.

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The Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation got an early Christmas present last November when the Coquitlam Firefighters’ Charitable Society handed over $3,000. The money, which was presented Nov. 29, will be used to help buy a $50,000 paediatric bronchoscope, which will allow hospital doctors to see a young patient’s airway and lungs.

Andrew Teel, the Coquitlam fire department’s fire chief for a day in Grade 3, got a boost to his cause last month. The Coquitlam Fire Firefighters’ Charitable Society gave the 14-year-old teen $2,000 for Covenant House in Vancouver.

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Maura Fitzpatrick, fundraising manager for the Children of the Street Society, accepted $2,500 from Shirley Keeper, vice-chair of the North Shore Community Foundation, last month for schoolbased prevention workshops.

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The Port Coquitlam branch of the Canadian Royal Purple Society distributed more than $13,000 last month to charities. Among the recipients were the BC Family Hearing Resource Society, Eagle Ridge and Ridge Meadows hospital foundations, Tri-City Transitions Society, Camp Kerry, Katie’s Place, PoCo May Day committee, PoCo Heritage Society, Share and Children of the Street Society. Please send Spotlight press releases and photos to jcleugh@tricitynews.com. @jcleughTC

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Curlers Erin MacLeod and Christina Mattiello of the Harbour Chines mixed league — which operates out of the Coquitlam Curling Club on Friday nights — swept in more than 100 items of goods and $775 last month for the Share food bank, which is based in Port Moody. The league is made up of 11 teams (44 people) “and all of them enthusiastically jumped on board to help out,” MacLeod said in an email. Their campaign ended Dec. 16 — the league’s last curling night before the winter break.

Tri-City News publisher Shannon Mitchell (centre) was presented with an award last month from parish pastor Steve Obetoh and Elizabeth Oshun for sponsoring a family fun fair at their Port Coquitlam church.

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Port Moody Police Chief Const. Chris Rattenbury joined other law enforcement officials last month for the Wishes Without Borders toy drive. The event took place at BC Children’s Hospital. To donate, visit www.wishestoydrive.ca.

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HAWTHORNE: A New Benchmark for Luxury on the Cambie Corridor

hen it comes to the coveted Cambie corridor, one developer that is front of mind is Pennyfarthing Homes. A respected developer with two distinguished, sold-out projects in the neighbourhood, Pennyfarthing is about to launch the Legacy Edition of its Cambie Collection. Enter Hawthorne, a seven-storey concrete building adjacent to Queen Elizabeth Park offering an elite collection of 44 residences from one to four bedrooms, including the Executive Penthouse Collection. “These residences will set a new benchmark for design and luxury living,” says Dr. Anthony Hepworth, President and CEO of Pennyfarthing Homes, adding the homes will be LEED Canada Gold-certified.“The location is absolutely spectacular… rising an unprecedented seven storeys above the park, views will be truly above all else.” Local firm Shift Architecture envisioned the contemporary design, which combines

progressive architecture and bold elements. Hawthorne’s striking façade showcases extensive glass, concrete accents and spacious private patios for a timeless modern aesthetic. Curated by Cristina Oberti, Hawthorne’s interiors feature meticulous finishes and tailored detailing. Open-concept floor plans boast over-height ceilings and expansive windows, bathing homes in abundant natural light, complemented by beautiful Kentwood engineered hardwood flooring throughout main living areas. Homes are offered in a choice of two timeless colour pallets to meet even the most discerning tastes and styles. “Homes on the upper floors will feature unobstructed cityscapes and mountain views,” adds Hepworth. Kitchens of modern distinction come complete with contemporary flat-panel cabinetry with ample storage, premium integrated Bosch appliances, and islands in select homes feature a striking marble waterfall edge that makes a statement centerpiece.

Bathrooms feature well-appointed materials and finishes that blend harmoniously for a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. Polished Quartz sweeps across floors and walls while Kohler soaker bathtubs and Grohe Euphoria rainhead shower systems turn daily routine into a retreat. For residents, there will be an expansive 1,600-square-foot private rooftop terrace – an inviting and relaxing setting to entertain and take in unparalleled mountain and city views. This exclusive oasis will include a shared outdoor dining facility, communal BBQ, urban garden and children’s play area. “There will also be a ground-level amenity lounge with a kitchen available to all home owners,” says Hepworth. Hawthorne is just steps away from the Canada Line for easy access to downtown Vancouver, Richmond and the Vancouver International Airport. Wander through over 130 acres of lush greenery and garden trails at neighbouring Queen Elizabeth Park or take a ride along one of the nearby bike paths.

This prime Vancouver address offers convenient walkability or a short driving distance to plenty of urban amenities, including top-rated schools, world-class restaurants and upscale boutiques. With nearly four decades of excellence in the industry, Pennyfarthing Homes is an award-winning local developer. Having extensive experience in multi-family projects on the West Side of Vancouver, this company’s homes and communities transcend average building standards, with materials that reflect an elevated sensibility and taste – most notably The Grayson and Bennington House, also part of its Cambie Collection. Hawthorne’s presentation centre and display home, located at 3373 Cambie Street, Vancouver, is set to open in early 2017. Tentative occupancy is planned for summer 2019. For more information or to register, call 604-558-1907, email info@LiveAtHawthorne. com or visit www.LiveAtHawthorne.com

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AROUND THE HOUSE

Winter tips to keep your garden fresh IN THE GARDEN

BRIAN MINTER

he good news is each day we are getting one to one-and-half minutes more daylight as the sun works its way back up north. It may not seem like a lot, but in a month that means 30 minutes of extra light each day. Still, the reality is we are in the throes of a winter that, according to most forecasts, will be cooler with more precipitation. That being the case, here is my checklist of the top ten important things to do in our gardens this winter. Help out our birds by consistently setting out clean feed in sheltered locations where they can easily escape predators. Use quality bird feed (black oil seed is among the best) and clean up any spillage to prevent attracting rodents. The Anna’s hummingbird

is out and about, so if you see them put out hummingbird feeders and keep them from freezing or at least thaw them out regularly. Keeping your walkways safe by using salt to prevent slipping is very important but not always great for your plants and trees. Be sure to keep the salt away from your plants and if you have some spillage leach it out by watering with a hose during mild spells. It is harder to find and a little more expensive, but there are plant-friendly eco ice melters available. Heavy snow can damage and even knock over evergreen trees, like hedging cedars, so it should be knocked off from underneath the branches using a broom. If a tree has been misshapened by the weight of snow, tie it up loosely to restore its proper form. This is also important for broadleaved plants like rhododendrons and evergreen magnolias. You might want to check your semi-hardy tropical plants like bananas and palms. Keep the crowns of palms protected from freezing weather by using insulating materials wrapped inside

plastic to protect them from severe cold. Make sure the leaves are off the hardy green banana (Musa basjoo) and the stems are well insulated. All other semi-hardy plants (zoned 7, 8 or 9) should be insulated and protected as well. If you’ve stored bulbs in a cool uninsulated shed, take a minute to check them and make sure there’s no rotting taking place. It sounds silly, but if you have broadleaved plants, like azaleas and camellias, under the eaves of your home where they are not getting any moisture, when it’s mild take a hose and soak the ground. In doing so you can prevent desiccation and bud drop before they bloom in spring. Indoor plants often struggle at this time of year so remember the three golden rules: keep them near windows to optimize light, keep the temperature in your home down a little to improve humidity and water with warm water only when the plants are dry. Remember: no repotting until mid-April and only then if the plants are truly rootbound. see EASE, page 22

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Join us at Lafarge Lake! All activities take place rain or shine at the Welcome Tent near the Town Centre Park Plaza. Drop in anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Monday, Jan. 9 Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, Jan. 11 Lantern Workshop

Pick up your scavenger hunt card at the Welcome Tent and return it for a surprise!

Make a lantern to add to our Bright Reflections display.

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With the Anna’s hummingbird becoming more and more common in the winter, it is important to make sure bird feeders are filled regularly and kept from freezing.

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Ease winter blahs with a good seed catalogue continued from page 21

Do you need to brighten your spirits or a friend’s? Fresh cut daffodils and tulips are now available and are very inexpensive, as are 4” potted daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses and iris.

They are some of the best attitude adjusters. Finally, the best therapy for the winter blahs, especially for anyone who loves gardening, is a seed catalogue. Just looking through and imagining all the fresh vegetables and colour

Saturday, Jan. 14 Canada 150 Parade

Friday, Jan. 13 Wildlife Bingo Join the environmental services team for a game of wildlife bingo. Pick up your card from the Welcome Tent.

Drop in to the Welcome Tent at 7 p.m. wearing your best Canada wear and join us for a procession to the O Canada section.

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

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The Terry Fox Ravens ended 2016 on a sour note, falling 99-43 to Walnut Grove secondary in pre-season AAAA high school basketball during a New Year’s Eve game at home last week.

The Port Moody Blues did not go home empty-handed at their annual Holiday Classic last week. Despite a semifinal loss to New Westminster secondary, the AAAA high school boys basketball team took third place after defeating the Centennial Centaurs 60-36 on the final day of the exhibition tournament. The game capped a threeday run that saw the squad take down Fraser Heights in the opening round 81-53, before coming up on the wrong side of an 87-32 showing against the Hyacks the next day. Meanwhile, Centennial battled past Maple Ridge secondary in their opening game, taking down the visiting club 56-52. That set the stage for a follow up against Cowichan secondary, which the Coquitlam team won 80-49. However, Centennial’s momentum was halted when they went up against Abbotsford’s W.J. Mouat. The Fraser Valley squad

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Centennial’s Top-Ten Shootout tournament will kick off next week at Centennial secondary (Jan. 12 to 14). The tournament will feature a handful of clubs from across the region, as well as local squads Dr. Charles Best, Centennial and Riverside. The finals will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14.

defeated the Centaurs 74-46, punching their ticket to a final against New Westminster, which they won 83-61. Centennial’s loss set up the third-place game against Port Moody. Riverside struggled out of the gates at the Holiday Classic. The team lost their opening round against Fraser Heights 76-73, before being taken down 104-69 by Yale secondary. The Terry Fox Ravens did not play in the Holiday Classic. They lost to Walnut Grove secondary 99-43 during a New Year’s Eve exhibition game. Local teams are now gearing up for the Legal Beagle, which gets underway this week at Terry Fox secondary. The regular season will get underway later this month.

MINOR HOCKEY

PoCo peewees celebrate a golden Christmas Club defeats Ridge Meadows in tourney finals

The Port Coquitlam peewee C3 hockey team received a gift of gold after taking down Ridge Meadows 2-1 in the finals of the PoCo Christmas Tournament last week. It is the first time in the tournament’s history that a PoCo club has won the championship banner in a match that saw the hosting team come

from behind to win the game. Ridge Meadows jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first period, but PoCo responded with a tying goal from Darcy Foster in the final seconds of the middle frame. But it was Wyatt Johnson that potted the game winner in the dying minutes of the third period, while netminder Sean Van Bergen hung on for the win. The goalie had strong support from defenders Connor Mora, Jakeb Ho, Justin Cecchetto, and Russell Stirling,

while PoCo had a total of 30 shots on goal for the game, with major offensive chances generated by forwards Adam Wormald, Alex Minty, Anna Theobald, Mason Bennett, Nikolas Simek, Wesley Suszezwiez. Foster was awarded MVP for his efforts. The team will now head into the final stretch of the regular season and are vying for first overall in the Fraser Valley North division.

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The Port Coquitlam peewee C3 hockey team took home gold at the PoCo Christmas Tournament last week.

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