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OD deaths down in ’18 in Tri-Cities Strategies in place for this year to battle opioid crisis locally Diane StranDberg dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

A slight drop in the number of illicit drug overdose deaths in Coquitlam last year is good news but a Fraser Health medical health officer says more work is needed to end the opioid crisis in B.C. This year, a community action plan is being developed with a $75,000 provincial grant to try to further reduce the number of opioid deaths in the Tri-Cities. Work is also ongoing to reduce the number of discarded needles found in public areas, according to Dr. Ingrid Tyler, and public information campaigns, free distribution of naloxone kits and a new opioid agonist therapy clinic in Port Moody are among the harm reduction strategies in

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place for 2019. At the end of November 2018, 20 people had died of an overdose in Coquitlam, compared to 29 people in 2017. Fentanyl was detected in most of the illicit opioid overdose deaths, according to the BC Coroners Service, which published the information this week. “We are very encouraged to see some reduction, or at least no increase, in 2018 compared to 2017 provincially. It is important for us to remember that the rates of deaths from illicit drugs or opioids in this case is much higher than three or four years ago. We are not out of the woods,” Tyler told The Tri-City News this week. She said the Tri-Cities have a relatively low rate of overdose deaths compared to the rest of the B.C. — 16 per 100,000 people versus the provincial rate of 30 per 100,000 people. see MULTIPLE OD, page 7

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PoMo, Vancouver cops return from Cuba & now face local investigation OPCC will conduct inquiry into officers’ conduct in Cuba

to the OPCC. It will be up to Jones, in consultation with the chiefs of the Port Moody and Vancouver police departments, to decide whether the officers will be assigned to regular duties or reassigned to some other function. OPCC has confirmed that it has been in contact with the family of the 17-year-old girl from Ontario who made the allegation. “Efforts will be made to interview all witnesses who may have relevant evidence — that will include the complainant,” the OPCC stated. Both the Port Moody and the Vancouver police departments requested an order to investigate the allegation of discreditable conduct in March. The OPCC has six months to conclude the investigation. PMPD is not commenting on Long’s current status, saying it is a human resources

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A nine-month ordeal for a Port Moody police officer detained in Cuba is over and Const. Jordan Long has returned home after being found not guilty of being an accessory to a sexual assault. But an investigation into his conduct while on holiday in Varadero will be carried out along with that of Const. Mark Simms of the Vancouver Police Department, who was also detained and later found not guilty in the case, a spokesperson from the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) has confirmed.

Const. Jordan Long of Port Moody Police Department and Const. Mark Simms of Vancouver Police Department were cleared of charges in Cuba. FaCebOOK PHOtO

“When officers are investigated criminally, they can also be subject to a conduct review as well,” said Andrea Spindler,

director of operations and strategic initiatives for the OPCC. The investigation will be carried out under the Police Act

and New Westminster Police Chief Const. Dave Jones will be the external discipline authority for both officers, according

matter, but in a statement to the media on the weekend said: “This has been an extremely difficult situation for all involved.” In a press release Saturday as the men were returning to B.C., PMPD confirmed that it had learned Jan. 4 the prosecution’s appeal was rejected and the acquittal of the two officers was upheld, allowing Long to return home. The return of Long and Simms brought jubilation to family members and supporters who noted on a Facebook post that the ordeal has taken a “terrible toll” but that they felt “profound gratitude” for all the support. According to a Global News report, the family of the complainant stated it is not done with the issue yet and plans to take it up further with local authorities.

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Over $500k for Tri-Cities’ November elections Biggest city had the biggest bill: $307k for Coquitlam vote JaniS CleugH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Efforts to get Tri-City residents out to vote in last fall’s civic elections — and to stage the elections themselves —

were costly items for the region’s five municipalities. According to figures released to The Tri-City News, Coquitlam spent $307,000 of a budgeted $350,000 on the race that saw Mayor Richard Stewart returned to office along with incumbent councillors Brent Asmundson, Craig Hodge, Dennis Marsden, Teri Towner, Chris Wilson and Bonita Zarrillo,

and newbies Steve Kim and Trish Mandewo. Coquitlam’s chief election officer Lauren Hewson, the city’s information, privacy and administrative services manager, said the money was spent on: electronic voting books, tabulators, project management, support and supplies ($157,100); labour ($126,200); voter card mail outs ($6,000); a Get Out The

Vote public relations drive ($6,000); general supplies ($5,000); and legally required newspaper ads ($3,500). By comparison, Port Coquitlam shelled out $80,731 for its vote, which saw veteran councillor Brad West elected as mayor, replacing Greg Moore, who announced in late 2017 he would not run for re-election. In Port Moody, the unof-

ficial cost was $91,492 for the council and school board elections as well as community opinion question, said communications specialist Natasha Vander Wal. Rob Vagramov was elected mayor over incumbent Mike Clay. And the referendum question asked voters what they wanted to see done with the former fire hall and existing work yard sites; 52.5% voted against a

sale, partial sale or lease. Meanwhile, in the villages, Anmore paid $19,311 to run an election that saw Mayor John McEwen returned to his seat, and the four council contenders acclaimed. And Belcarra’s election — which had three challengers for the mayor’s job to replace Ralph Drew, who retired — was $27,506, said chief administrative officer Lorna Dysart.

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Our Archives moved in December from City Hall to 1171 Pinetree Way, adjacent to the Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch. You will notice the new location by the decorative window wraps that feature historical images from the Archives’ collection. The new facility features over 1,400 square feet of space that includes a storage vault double the previous amount at City Hall, a public reading room area, four work stations, a scanning station and display space with both an exhibit case and a gallery wall. Visit coquitlam.ca/archives for more details about the Archives’ services and to stay up-to-date on special events including the grand opening in early February.

Friday, Jan. 11 Exhibitions Opening at Place des Arts 7 – 9 p.m. placedesarts.ca

Monday, Jan. 14 Council-in-Committee 2 p.m. Regular Council 7 p.m. coquitlam.ca/agendas

On to Jan. 20 Lights at Lafarge – coquitlam.ca/parkspark Coquitlam’s spectacular winter lights display will remain in place until Sunday, Jan. 20. Join our Park Spark staff and volunteer team for pop-up activities Fridays to Sundays from 6 – 8 p.m. Go to for a full schedule of events.

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Share Your Viewpoint Our City is growing and as we develop new neighbourhood plans, work on housing affordability strategies, plan new parks, update our Youth Rec Plan and undertake the many other initiatives that affect our community, we reach out for your input. Sign up to join our online survey community, Viewpoint, and have your say on the issues affecting you. Viewpoint does not replace community consultation and open houses for projects throughout the year but is another tool to get your feedback. You can select topics that interest you and anonymously provide your opinion - all responses are confidential. You must be at least 16 years-old. Visit coquitlam.ca/viewpoint for all the details and to sign up.

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Fitness Goals for the New Year? Coquitlam recreation can help! We have many programs to help you get on track to a healthier lifestyle, including introductory programs that focus on increasing mobility and balance. Take a look at our Drop-in Fitness Schedules at coquitlam.ca/dropin or look in the Health and Fitness section of our Winter/Spring Program Guide at coquitlam.ca/programguide for a full list of classes. Look for the symbols to select the class that aligns with your abilities—we have something for all ages and abilities.

We’re Social – connect with us! Be in the know on what’s going on in your community. Follow Coquitlam on social media to stay up-to-date on special events, road closures, facility holiday hours, service updates, public safety announcements, park openings, input opportunities, contests, fun facts and more! coquitlam.ca/connect

Winter in the Lower Mainland can mean a variety of weather – from ice and snow, to wind and power outages, to rain and heavy flooding. Our winter can also be severe throughout January and into February and, although rare, we’ve had snow in March. Visit coquitlam.ca/winterwise to learn about City operations during these events, as well as your responsibilities and how to be prepared for any emergency. DID YOU KNOW?

Dog Licence Renewal Discounts If you are a dog owner, now is your chance to renew your dog licence at a discounted rate. The discount is available until Feb. 1 and licences can be purchased online at coquitlam.ca/dogs. The cost before Feb. 1 for spayed and neutered dogs is $28 ($54 non-spayed or non-neutered). After Feb. 1, the cost will increase to $43 for spayed and neutered dogs ($69 non-spayed or non-neutered). All dogs over the age of six months must be licensed every year and Bylaw Enforcement Notice fines will be issued if your dog is found unlicensed. Dog licence fees help fund the Coquitlam Animal Shelter, which not only helps reunite lost pets with their owners, but also protects and finds forever homes for stray animals.

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Coq. Mounties say watch your info Identity theft is among top scams of 2018, says RCMP

COQ. RCMP TOP 5 SCAMS OF ’18 1. Canada Revenue Agency scam

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Be careful with your cash and personal information. That was the message as Coquitlam RCMP released a list of the most common scams its economic crime section encountered in 2018. Coming in at No. 1 is the Canada Revenue Agency scam, which Cpl. Michael McLaughlin said usually involves an offshore caller claiming that taxes are owing and must be paid immediately in Bitcoin or gift cards. “Victims are decreasing overall, thanks to awareness, but the scammers are still calling and texting potential victims at a steady rate,” McLaughlin said. Another scam involving overseas calls is what police refer to as the Chinese arrest scam. In these instances, a victim receives a call — usually in Mandarin or Cantonese — and are told there is a warrant for their arrest in China. Closer to home, identity theft is still common and

3. Identity fraud after theft from a vehicle 4. Fraudulent vehicle purchases 5. Pyramid schemes

McLaughlin said people should be careful about where they leave their personal information and documents. “Many people are getting wallets and purses stolen from vehicles that are usually unlocked, and then bank cards are used at convenience stores [and] gas stations,” he said, noting, “We try hard to educate people to lock their vehicles and houses but complacency is the double-edged sword of living in a safe community.” When it comes to identity theft, he said, Coquitlam RCMP has a good chance of prosecution. Another scam that cropped up in 2018 involved fraudulent vehicle purchases. McLaughlin said Coquitlam is one of many jurisdictions

where criminals have been known to use fake or stolen ID to buy high-end vehicles or make other large purchases. Rounding out the top-five list is the pyramid scheme, which McLaughlin noted has decreased significantly thanks to a recent arrest. In July, Chrystal Lee Lyons, 44, and Esther Ayshia Vandenbrink, 56, faced several charges after a pyramid gifting scheme was broken up by police. Mounties at the time alleged the scheme had evolved over the years, with new members being recruited to pay a gift of between $1,000 to $5,000 to join. Each new member is then expected to recruit more people to pay in to the bottom of the pyramid until they reach the top and either get or share in a $40,000 “birthday gift” payoff. But despite the arrest, McLaughlin said a gifting scheme is still active in the community and “has become more secretive in an attempt to evade law enforcement.” Anyone who believes they have been the victim of a fraud or scam can call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-9451550 (ask for the economic crime unit) or Port Moody Police at 604-461-3456.

Although the number of drug overdoses was down in 2018 in Coquitlam from the previous year, fentanyl is still playing a role in illicit drug deaths across B.C. TrI-CITy neWS FIle PHOTO OPIOID DrUg CrISIS

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Still, the Tri-Cities needs a plan for an overdose crisis response and Fraser Health is working with Share Family and Community Services and the Divisions of Family Practice on strategies. But she was cautious in suggesting reasons for the slightly lower overdose death numbers or what strategy would be best to tackle the problem further. “The issue is so complex and affects such a wide variety of society and individuals that it’s really important that we have multiple strategies out there, so that regardless of where you’re at in your use,

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and whatever kind of risk profile you may have, that you will find the information and help that you need.” She hopes more people will heed the message that Fraser Health is trying to promote

about ways to use drugs safely. “It may be helpful to use the opportunity to repeat those messages. To remind people to have a naloxone kit, reminding people to use with someone or have someone check on you if you’re using, reminding people not to use alcohol with drugs or use multiple drugs, and to know signs of overdose, and call 911 immediately and give breaths every five seconds until help arrives.” Tyler also pointed out that it is not a crime to help someone and stay at the scene of an overdose because the Good Samaritan Overdose Act provides legal protection for those who seek emergency help.

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Work on the expanded Port Coquitlam recreation complex reached a new milestone with the installation of 18 timber beams over the last few weeks. The engineered wood beams — also known as glulam beams — are a key design feature for the rec centre and, when the project is completed, will be visible from the pool, the fitness area and down the corridor linking the ice rink and the gym. “It’s pretty exciting,” said Lori Bowie, director of recreation with the city of Port Coquitlam. “It is definitely more of a design feature than the concrete. It is a pretty significant milestone.” Six bays of glulam beams each consisting of three connected beams were installed over the pool between the end of November and the beginning of January. The beams can be as large as seven-feet deep at various lengths. Bowie said the facility has started to take shape over the last few months, with many

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residents asking where the various amenities will be located within the facility. “There has been a lot of public interest in trying to figure out what space is what,” she added. “A lot of people want to know what is going where.” The first phase of the $132-million project focuses on the north side of the prop-

erty facing Wilson Avenue. It includes two ice sheets and a library while a leisure pool, fitness centre and multi-purpose rooms will be located on the west side along Mary Hill Road. Work on the initial phase is expected to wrap up by next winter. The builder is “forecasting that they will have the two

sheets of ice ready for the fall,” Bowie said, adding the pool may open later in the year. She said more precise dates will likely be available in the spring. Phase 2 construction, which is to be completed in summer 2021, will include a gymnasium, an ice sheet with spectator stands, underground parking, a child-minding area, more multi-purpose rooms

and an outdoor plaza. While work is underway, the existing rec complex is still open. Temporary entrances are located on the west and east sides of the building and can be approached from Kingsway Ave and Kelly Ave. Residents can check for project updates on the city’s website at www.portcoquitlam.ca

A public hearing will be held early next month before Port Coquitlam finalizes its bylaws and policies for pot shops in the city. Council approved first and second readings of the new legislation on Tuesday. It was initially discussed a month ago at a committee-of-council meeting. “This has been a fairly lengthy process for the city,” said Mayor Brad West on Wednesday. He pointed out the city had in excess of 900 responses of public feedback in addition to an open house. The proposed bylaws basically followed the existing liquor retail outlet model. Stores selling cannabis will be required to have an approximate one kilometre separation between each other and be at least 250 metres from schools and playgrounds. That distance was increased from 200 to 250 following public consultation.

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Port Moody’s manager of financial planning, Tyson Ganske, is recommending a tax increase of 7.36% be presented at public budget consultations Jan. 29. In a report that was presented to the city’s finance committee Tuesday, Ganske said the increase would cost the average Port Moody homeowner about $170 more at tax time. An earlier update of a 3% tax increase to cover the operating budget, as well as a 1% levy to pay for the replacement and upgrading of city infrastructure, was presented in December. It has been bolstered by costs associated with the new employer health tax. Additionally, the city will have to cover $460,500 in proposed new services, like some new staffing, software maintenance and the replacement of some hazmat equipment for the fire department. Ganske said the proposed increase would allow the city to maintain the same service levels as last year. He said any reduction in the proposed increase “would result in service level impacts across multiple departments.”

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Port Moody is one step closer to joining several other municipalities in the Lower Mainland that require new developments to provide outlets for electric vehicle charging stations in parking stalls. Council on Tuesday unanimously passed first and second readings of a proposed bylaw that would require 240volt Level 2 outlets be installed in stalls for new multi-family and single-family developments that are approved after March. The requirement wouldn’t extend to visitor stalls, new parking stalls in existing developments or parking for secondary suites. New developments with a commercial component would require charging outlets for at least 20% of the commercial parking stalls. “This is a great stride forward,” said Coun. Zoe Royer, who chaired Tuesday’s meeting as Mayor Rob Vagramov battled a cold that diminished his voice.

An electric vehicle charging station in Port Moody. Mario Bartel/tHe tri-CitY NeWS

According to a report presented to council by the city’s sustainability and energy coordinator, Laura Sampliner, about 500 electric or hybrid vehicles are registered in the city and ownership of electric vehicles increased 162% in 2017 over 2016. Sales of electric vehicles in the province had increased 202% last spring compared to the spring of 2017. Public charging stations installed by the city last August have been used more than

3,500 times by more than 300 unique visitors. That amounts to about 30 charging sessions a day, “demonstrating the need for charging infrastructure in the city,” Sampliner said. The report said the cost varies for installing infrastructure such as outlets, conduit, wiring and dedicated circuits that would accommodate a Level 2 charging station, which charges a vehicle in two to six hours. Sampliner estimated a

single outlet in a groundoriented building could range from $200 to $500 while installing outlets in multi-unit buildings could cost closer to $5,000 per parking stall. Owners would then have to pay an additional $500 to $1,500 to install the charging stations. Some of that cost could be recouped by a rebate program for new power supply hookups offered by BC Hydro. The report said requiring retrofitting of existing buildings

could be too costly or simply just not feasible. Sampliner said the city currently negotiates the provision of charging infrastructure on a project-by-project basis with every developer, with mixed success. Entrenching the requirement in a bylaw would make it easier for residents to make the switch to electric vehicles, she said. Two municipalities in Metro Vancouver — Port Coquitlam and Richmond — currently have zoning bylaws similar to the one being proposed by Port Moody, albeit with no requirement for commercial parking stalls, while Burnaby requires 100% of parking stalls in new single- and multifamily developments to have Level 2 outlets, but has no such requirement for commercial stalls. A bylaw requiring 100% of parking spaces have Level 2 outlets in new residential buildings in New Westminster takes effect April 1. Several other municipalities — including Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Surrey and Langley — are also in the process of developing EV charging proposals. The proposed bylaw will now go to a public hearing Feb. 12 before it can be adopted.

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he District of West Vancouver has decided it will temporarily seal off clothing donation bins across the municipality until safer alternatives can be found after a 34-year-old Vancouver man became trapped and died in a bin in West Vancouver. The non-profit that operated the bin that the man died in, Inclusion BC, has also said it’s removing all 146 bins it has in B.C. We do not know much about the man who died but we can only guess he must have been truly desperate to

try wriggling into the narrow hatch. According to the BC Coroners Service, there have been five deaths in clothing donation bins in the last four years. If it had been a child’s toy, there would be a recall, so we praise the district for taking this step. Every municipality should be considering the same thing. The overall effectiveness of

the bins is up for debate. Most of the donated clothing winds up in the garbage and what little of it does get put to use is sold to for-profit resellers. But the bins are a revenue stream for charities, which are not in a position to say no to funding. This is why we suggest the province offer up some transitional grants to help the affected charities with the hard costs of upgrading to safer bins.

Inclusion BC has asked the University of BC’s Mechanical Engineering Capstone Project Course to work with its Canadian bin manufacturer to design a bin that would address safety issues and ensure a public safety standard. But while newer and safer donation boxes may result in some lives saved, this is still ultimately treating the symptom of a larger problem. It is incumbent on governments, non-profits and individuals to find ways to end poverty so people aren’t desperate enough to risk their lives for someone else’s castoffs. Admittedly, it is a gargantuan task to ensure everyone has a home, treatment for addiction and mental health, and enough to eat. But until that time comes, no one else should have to die, trapped in a bin put out under the auspices of helping the less fortunate.

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The Editor, Re. “Response to on-ice injury appropriate, says BCEHS” (The Tri-City News, Dec. 21). What is apparent from the article is the length city councillors will go to boost political wealth and pander to their supporters. Second, it’s standard for members of the IAFF to use inflammatory, totally unsupported rhetoric to spread false information creating public fear and distrust. Fire responses have declined by 40% with dispatch changes, according to the BC Emergency Health Services,

The Editor, Re. “Should we all pitch in for dog parks or should owners pay?” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Jan. 3). I’m a proud owner of a lovely dog. I walk her several times a day throughout our neighbourhood, which I’m proud to live in. I always have my poop bag supply with me as well as backup in my jacket pocket just in case I run short. I and many of my neighbours are diligent about cleaning up. All the pet owners I know in the neighbourhood are also of the same mindset I do, however, run across dog messes that have not been

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without anyone dying. Now, fire departments have to justify huge budgets. Metro Vancouver has the same number of firefighters, stations and apparatus as the city of Toronto, which has twice the population and covers an area twice the size of Metro Vancouver. The difference is the massive duplication here. It’s no shock to fire depart-

ments that fire engines responding to medical incidents has been continued as a pretext for sustaining unnecessary staffing. The Fire Department of the City of New York published a report titled “Reviving EMS.” It states the use of fire engines is wasteful, expensive and says they are not able to deal effectively with medical conditions. Firefighters’ role in responding to medical incidents should be scaled back to focus solely on the most critical incidents where their skills are most relevant. Front-line firefighters need appropriate staffing and support when responding to

horrific and dangerous situations that require their skills. But it’s time mayors and councillors managed our taxes and resources with more diligence and make the uncomfortable decisions required to fix a bloated system. Those who choose to use inflammatory, false and unsupported fear tactics to distort public opinion need to be held accountable. Due to the massive duplication in Metro Vancouver and the need to enhance appropriate fire and medical responses, the time for change is now. Geoff Taylor, Port Coquitlam

picked up. It’s disturbing to the 99% of owners who are responsible and I think S.T. Barathi’s letter is addressed to these culprits. To categorize all dog owners as irresponsible individuals, however, is not right. Pets are a lovely part of people’s lives. The enjoyment of love and affection given from your pet is not measurable but when we are greeted with warmth and tails wagging. That’s a huge reward. Please don’t tarnish all dog owners with these remarks. It’s limited to a few irresponsible owners. These are the ones that need targeting. R. Parkinson, Port Coquitlam

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It was a busy holiday season for volunteers with Operation Red Nose. The charitable service, which offers, for a donation, rides to people who have had too much to drink, raised $21,159 this year. Overall, volunteers gave 533 rides, which is higher than the 379 during the 2017 campaign. Proceeds from the service go to KidSport Tri-Cities, an organization that helps with fees and equipment for disadvantaged young people who want to play organized sports. “Donations are also up,” said Chris Wilson, an ORN organizer. “I think as people who may have experienced what the commercial designated driving services cost, they’re quite happy to generously donate to KidSport.”

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New Year’s Eve was the busiest night, with 20 volunteer teams giving 110 rides, mostly between 12:30 and 3 a.m. This is the 12th year the program has been in operation and Wilson said organizers had anticipated an uptick in customers given the recent changes to the province’s

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Returning, a documentary about a sailing adventure around the Salish Sea, will be screened at Inlet Theatre, inside Port Moody city hall, Jan. 18 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. In addition to the film, there will be a Q&A session and a silent auction, with proceeds going to the Pacific Wildlife Foundation. Admission is free.

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re we ready for a new version of nature, one that makes the great outdoors a centre of our lives rather than a place we go when we have time on weekends and holidays? That question and more will be discussed next Friday when the documentary film Returning — by award-winning cinematographer Mike McKinlay and SFU biologist Rob Butler — is screened at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody. The film records a sailing trip around the Salish Sea — the watershed surrounding the Strait of Georgia and Puget Sound — as the men visit artists and professionals who make a living and live in the region that is also home to a beautiful but threatened ecosystem. “What we’re doing is looking for people who were inspired by nature and might be the genesis of a cultural renaissance where nature becomes a cultural focus,” said Butler, a member of the Burke

Rob Butler captains a boat on a journey around the Salish Sea to visit artists and professionals for the documentary Returning, which will be shown at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody Jan. 18. Mike Mckinlay photo

Mountain Naturalists who established the Pacific Wildlife Foundation at Port Moody’s Reed Point Marina. “The First Nations people have shown a rich culture can develop with nature.” From Mitlenatch Island, north of Powell River, to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Butler travelled by boat, visiting inhabitants in remote places to

get an understanding of why they lived there and if a similar ethos could be transported to places elsewhere in B.C. — even the suburbs, where nature can sometimes seem far away. Butler’s experiences produced many ideas about how nature could be incorporated into our lifestyles. He suggests, for example, the development

of a Salish Sea diet, like the Mediterranean diet, which achieved heritage status and is known for its health properties. “We need to start valuing what we have here,” said Butler, who hosts his own First Feast, with guests coming to New Year’s dinner preparing foods from local ingredients. He would like to see a west

coast culture develop with reverence for nature that includes music, performances, painting, architecture, food and more. “How do you green up a place so it’s better for you? It could be done with urban planning, putting schools near green space. We could take the Starbucks model: Everyone should live within five to 10

minutes of a green space.” Ultimately, people who care more about nature will do more to protect it. Butler said he hopes a cultural renaissance would lead to more efforts to conserve the Salish Sea ecosystem while the health benefits would reduce diseases often linked to a sedentary way of life. Butler, who often speaks on the topic for various agencies, said he said he hopes Returning will be an inspiration for people to do more about incorporating nature into their lives and to find a way to develop a distinctive nature-based culture and philosophy could be within reach for everyone on B.C.’s west coast.

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Coquitlam Express hockey team takes on the Chilliwack Chiefs at 7 p.m. in the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Visit coquitlamexpress.ca.

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Learn how to make a candle using soy, vegetable, paraffin and beeswax — just like in the old days — with staff and volunteers at the Coquitlam Heritage Society. The lesson, which includes tips on dipping and rolling tapers, is from noon to 3 p.m. at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Registration at $25 is open to participants aged 16 and up. Visit coquitlamheritage.ca.

Friday Paintings, alcohol ink works and photography are in the limelight this month at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam), which tonight hosts an opening reception at 7 p.m. The displays are by: Janet Strayer (FLOW: Nature, Art and Mind); Fran Friesen (A Celebration of Colour and Abstraction); and Fiona Howarth (And Then There Were None). Admission is free and the artists will be in attendance. Call 604-663-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca.

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The cast of Stage 43’s female version of The Odd Couple, which runs this weekend at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam.

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STAGE 43 THEATRICAL SOCIETY

Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szfler lead a Salsa dance class for beginners at 8 p.m. in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The dance party continues from 9 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Admission is $10. Visit hotsalsadancezone. com.

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Port Moody Film Society’s first screening of the year is The Salesman, a movie directed by Asghar Farhadi that earned him his second Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. The thriller will roll at 7:30 p.m. in the Inlet Theatre (at Port Moody city hall). Entry: $5 at the door plus $5 annual society membership. Visit pmfilm.ca.

It’s time to fill up the fridge and cupboards with fresh produce, meats and non-perishable goods from the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). Visit makebakegrow.com.

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Bring your ukulele for a jam session with the Cutie Circle members, who meet from 2 to 4 p.m. in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 PInetree Way, Coquitlam). Refreshments will be available. Admission is $3.50. Visit cutiecircle.com.

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Coquitlam Express have their second home game of the weekend at 3 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Visit coquitlamexpress.ca.

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Sign up to volunteer in Tri-Cities n Port Moody Ecological Society is seeking keen volunteers. Volunteers can be adults or students (over 16) and membership is as low as $5 (students). Hatchery is open every day except Sunday, 9 -11 a.m. There is a range of activities each day but no experience is required — club members will train and guide you. Info: 604-469-9106 or portmoodyecologicalsociety@hotmail.com. n Canadian Red Cross Society is seeking volunteers for the Health Equipment Loan Program in PoCo. Info: VRS@redcross.ca or 1-855-995-3529. n Share Family and Community services is looking for volunteers to work with seniors for its shop by phone and Friendly Visiting programs, and transportation to community resources. Info: kathie. rodway@sharesociety.ca or 604-937-6975.

n BC Angel Dresses is in need of Volunteers in the Tri-Cities. BCAD is a non-profit group of volunteers who collect donated wedding, bridesmaid and grad dresses; volunteer seamstresses transform them into Angel Dresses that are then shipped to hospitals across the province and offered to grieving families at no charge. Group needs dress collectors and seamstresses. Info: www.bcangeldresses.ca. n KidStart needs volunteer mentors to provide caring and supportive relationships. You must be 21 years or older, prepared to accept a young person unconditionally and able to spend three hours a week or more. Mentors are carefully screened and supported, and there are regular training sessions and ongoing support provided by staff. Info: www. kidstart.ca.

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share answers to boost your job search. Drop-in, no registration required. • Library storytimes: The library’s preschool programs will be starting again the week of Jan. 14. Drop-in to Babytime for songs, rhymes, bounces, lullabies, and a chance to bond with your baby on Mondays from 2 to 2:45 p.m. or Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Storytime is active family fun for all ages on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m., and Fridays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Storytimes and Babytimes are drop-in programs and no registration is required. • Port Moody Public Library spelling bee: Registration is now open for Port Moody Public Library’s spelling bee. Saturday, Feb. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m., children aged eight to 12 years can test their spelling skills. Call 604-4694577 to register or drop in to the library to pick up a spelling list. • Word Level 1: Join librarians for the first of PMPL’s Learn Microsoft Word series Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the ParkLane Room. Learn Microsoft Word is a series of hands-on workshops for beginners and those who want to refresh their skills. In this first session, participants will go over how to create and save a document, how to add and format text and images, and helpful shortcuts. Must be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Call 604-469-4577 to register. Info: library.portmoody.ca or 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

n The View from the Cheap Seats by Neil Gaiman n Reviewed by Chris Conroy, Terry Fox Library (PoCo)

Neil Gaiman is a versatile author who writes for both children and adults as well as for television, film and theatre. He also writes in a variety of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, graphic novels and non-fiction, etc. The View from the Cheap Seats is a collection of his non-fiction essays. Don’t get hung up on the word “essays,” though, as these are definitely not long, boring treatise.! Gaiman’s essays are both witty and insightful. He writes about meaningful memories, like his friendships with authors Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams. He offers fascinating perspectives on wide-ranging topics, including comics, freedom of speech and — my personal favourite — “why our future depends on libraries, reading and daydreaming.” This collection also contains his famous and inspiring commencement speech, “Make Good Art.” Readers can dip into this collection at any point and are sure to find something that interests them. Find this title and other books by Gaiman at your local library.

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FRIDAY, JAN. 18 • Tri-City Singles Social Club, which offers opportunities for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more, meets, 7 p.m., at its new location, third floor, Safeway, 580 Clarke Rd., Coquitlam. Take elevator to third floor from underground parking or surface parking, and turn right to the community room. New members welcome. Directions & info: Darline, 604-466-0017.

SATURDAY, JAN. 19 • CFUW-Coquitlam (University Women’s club) meeting features Gail Anderson, SFU professor, who will talk about using her expertise in forensic entomology to help exonerate an American woman wrongly jailed for murder; 1 p.m., Nancy Bennett Room, Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch. Info: Roxanne, 604-931-2894. • A celebration of Robbie Burns with Blackthorn Band, Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave., 5:30-9:30 p.m. Celebrate Scotland’s National Bard, Robbie Burns! Fiddler Rosie Carver with Celtic band Blackthorn and a special guest piper feature the musical traditions of Scotland with a special focus on Burns’ songs and poems.

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TUESDAY, JAN. 22 • Tri-City Photo Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the Drama Room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. Guests always welcome. Info on scheduled activities: www. tricityphotoclub.ca/20182019-meetings. • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild

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CALENDAR THRIFT SHOP of each month (September– June), 1-3 p.m., at Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. HEAR is a support group dedicated to improving the communication skills and quality of life for the hearing impaired. Sessions include guest speakers and group discussions. All are welcome to attend the free sessions. Come to a meeting before purchasing a hearing aid for consumer information.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 7 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets,, noon-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam.

SUPPORT GROUPS • HEAR Branch of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association meets third Monday

Info: Anna, 604-939-0327. • Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups. Registration: call the bereavement services

coordinator, 604-949-2274. • Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Group meets at Crossroads Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Rd. and Heritage Mountain Blvd. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free walk through Rocky Point Park or Orchard Park. Newcomers can register by calling call the

bereavement services coordinator, 604-949-2274. • Circle of Hope Al-Anon Family group meetings are Mondays, 1 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1504 Sprice Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-688-1716. • Dogwood White Cane Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. The legally blind are welcome.

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Join the Magic during Lights at Lafarge! Gleneagle Secondary School Take Action Club [photo] Enhance your experience while visiting Lights at Lafarge. Drop-in for weekly pop-up activities with the Park Spark staff and volunteer team, rain or shine.

Meet at the Warming Tent on the TD Community Plaza, 6 – 8 p.m.

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Friday, Jan. 11 Pop-Up Disco

Saturday, Jan. 12 Dog Days of Winter

Sunday, Jan. 13 Scavenger Hunt

Let’s fill the TD Community Plaza with music and dance as we host our disco night!

Bring your dogs for a walk in the park as the SPCA guest hosts the evening.

Explore the light display and complete our scavenger hunt for a fun prize!

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Treat yourself & change animals’ lives SOURCE: BC SPCA

Who knew saving animals could be so sweet? The most delicious week of the year — the BC SPCA’s Treat Week — is almost here. Treat Week is an opportunity for animal lovers to provide delicious treats for family, friends and work colleagues in exchange for donations to help animals in need in British Columbia. This year, Treat Week takes place Feb. 25 to March 3, and is expanding from cupcakes to include brownies, macarons, pancakes, popcorn, cocktails, lattes or any other treat you would like to offer. You can show your love for animals by taking treats into work or school, or throwing a party for family and friends. All the “dough” raised from Treat Week goes to help abandoned, neglected or abused animals in the BC SPCA’s care across the province. “By participating in Treat Week, animal lovers can help save the lives of our province’s

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Left: Rock School student Jack Coldgrave holds three tickets to the Terry Fox secondary Rock the Fox performances Jan. 15, 16 and 17. Right: Music students Bukola Balogun, Karina Kuzmiszyn and Nina Lu, all in Grade 11 at Port Moody secondary, are organizing a charity concert called Phoenix Rock for Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. It will feature performers from the school’s Rock School program; proceeds support MusiCounts. janis cleugh The TRi-ciTY neWs

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If you want to get a taste of what teenage music students are grooving to these days, visit two Tri-City high schools next week. Rock School students at Terry Fox and Port Moody secondaries are hosting concerts at their respective schools in Port Coquitlam and Port Moody to show their musical talents.

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But both shows are being held for different reasons. Terry Fox will present its biannual Rock the Fox, a semester-end performance at the Terry Fox Theatre for students in Steve Sainas’ class. Proceeds from the event will aid Rock School and recording arts programs run by Sainas, the winner of the 2015 Juno/ MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award. His 30 bands — including Rock School Overdrive, a BTO tribute group that, last fall, was entered into the CBC Canadian Music Challenge — will play original tunes and covers from: • Jan. 15: Bob Dylan, Pink

Floyd, Tom Petty, Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, Eurythmics, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sara Barallies, Randy Newman, Tate McRae, Kodaline, Ben E. King, Kaleo, The Tragically Hip, Sonic Youth, Chelsea Wolfe, Iggy Pop, and Metallica; • Jan. 16: Joan Jett, Billie Eilish, Rhianna, Shawn Mendes, Ben Rector, Kanye, Frank Ocean, Twin Shadow, The Jackson 5, Beyoncé, Outcast, Jorja Smith, Trip Lee, Fieh, Grace Potter, Jimmy Eat World, Wheatus, Sum 41, Green Day, Nevermore and Jeff Loomis; • and Jan. 17: Kanye, bülow, Panic at the Disco, Beach House, Tom Cochrane, King

Krule, City and Colour, Bryan Adams, Bachman Turner Overdrive and In Flames. Tickets are $5 and available at the door or via the music office; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Meanwhile, student musicians Bukola Balogun, Nina Lu and Karina Kuzmiszyn — plus two dozen teenagers — want to drum up support for Port Moody Senior Secondary’s Rock School by showing prospective students what it’s about. On Jan. 18, they’ll put on a concert featuring past Rock School students with the goal to increase enrolment for the next academic year (a Rock School class begins next se-

mester under the direction of teacher Mike Luniw). Solo musician Balogun — an IB student who last year scored the grand prize in a MusiCounts Battle of the Bands competition at The Roxy in the lead up to the Juno awards ceremony in Vancouver — will perform as will about half a dozen acts. Called Phoenix Rock, a nod to the school’s symbol, the 7 p.m. concert will hear original and cover songs from rock, indie and R&B artists. Among the student musicians and bands are Anja, January, Seven Hundred and Max Volume. And all proceeds from the show will benefit MusiCounts,

a Canadian music education charity; tickets are $5 at the door. Tom Lee Music and Your Dollar Store in Como Lake Village are sponsors but Balogun said more prizes are needed for the raffle (email bukolasings@gmail.com to help). Lu, who plans a career in music production after graduation, said she hopes the concert inspires other PMSS students to pick up an instrument and sign up for Rock School in September 2019. • For more details on Rock the Fox, visit the Facebook page. For Phoenix Rock, go to phoenixrock0118.wixsite.com/ website.

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ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Brenna Quan

Floral masterpieces fill PMAC for Breathing Space You can tell when Brenna Quan has worked her magic in a room. The award-winning floral designer from Burnaby can make four plain walls come alive with bursts of colour like with this piece called Nest. And the scents.... let’s just say her art can bring a smile to a passerby half a city block away. Tonight, Quan returns to the Port Moody Arts Centre to open her latest series — a collaboration with photographer Bryce Barry and sculptor Bev Ellis titled Breathing Space, conceived by PMAC curator Janice Cotter. The show, which ends Feb. 7, will be an experience for visitors, taking them through a serene multisensory environment that honours the West Coast. For Quan, who last exhibited at PMAC in 2017 with Port Coquitlam visual artist Kimberly Blackstock for a display called The Living Palette, her gift of floral design continues to inspire and fill the soul. PMAC PHOTO

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Friday January 25, 2019 8:00pm • Studio Theatre

Roots & Grooves Blackthorn musicians Rosie Carver (violin and vocals), Tim Renaud (bass, vocals, bodhran and cittern), Michelle Carlisle (vocals, flutes and whistles) and Michael Viens (vocals, guitars, harmonicas and bodhran) return to Place des Arts — where Carver is on faculty — for a Robbie Burns Night on Jan. 19. BlacKThORn PhOTO music

Salute to Scots’ Bard 2019 marks the 30th year for a popular Celtic musical group Janis cleugh jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Michael Viens never really knows quite what to expect when he and his Celtic music band play gigs on — or leading up to — Robbie Burns Day in January. The Coquitlam native, who performs with his fiddler wife Rosie Carver in Blackthorn, typically has about half a dozen private and public dates around Metro Vancouver to celebrate the Scottish Bard, who was born Jan. 25, 1759. And though the program

and music list are always set going into an event, there are often things that pop up that can surprise the seasoned musicians. Take last year’s Robbie Burns dinner at Place des Arts: That’s when 11 guests who identified themselves as descendants of Burns introduced themselves to the band. “It certainly made it a special night,” said the Vancouver resident. Next Saturday, Blackthorn returns to the Maillardville venue for its 7th annual party that will include a small-plate buffet meal and a post-show meet and greet with the musicians, piper Matt Dolan and emcee Edward Mornin. Like last year Mornin, a native of Greenock, Scotland,

will talk about Burns’ life and work and recite the Address to the Haggis. The show will conclude at around 9:30 p.m. with a sing-along of Burns’ poem, Auld Lang Syne. Still, while Blackthorn may be carrying out its traditional fare this month, its schedule for 2019 will be filled with reflection as it marks its 30th year (Viens has been with the ensemble since 1995 while Carver is an original member). The group plans to be in the studio to release a new recording of Celtic tunes — including some songs by Burns. • For tickets to the Robbie Burns Night at $41 (or $21/$16 for the show only), call Place des Arts at 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca. The meal is at 5:30 p.m. with the concert at 7 p.m.

Veteran folk artist Rick Scott (Pied Pumkin) joins forces with keyboard ace Nico Rhodes for an intergenerational smorgasbord of folk, jazz, classical, roots, blues and humour in a lively alchemy of songs, stories and musical mastery.

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The Ioco Townsite is the focus for an art exhibit in Port Moody that ends later this month. Artists Karen Baynton,

Sorina Ursu and Arlene Wiebe have five pieces on show at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) of the area that was once home to about 100 refinery workers at the Imperial Oil Company and their families. Their art is for sale and art cards are also available for purchase.

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TRI-CITY SPORTS F I G U R E S K AT I N G

Austman’s new perspective, confidence Coquitlam skater simplifies for national championship MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Coquitlam’s Larkyn Austman is headed to next week’s Canadian Tire National Skating Championships in Saint John, N.B., with a new perspective on her sport, and new confidence in her abilities. Austman, who came from behind at last year’s national championships in Vancouver to place third amongst the senior women and earn a spot skating for Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, as well as at the world championships in Milan, Italy, said she wants to win this year’s title. She’s never gone into a major competition feeling that way before. Austman said her selfconfidence has been buoyed by a season of renewal and rebuilding away from the national and international

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But as Austman rebuilt her routines and was surrounded by enthusiastic, young skaters at the smaller meets, she said she “just sort of learned to forget about things.”

Austman said she realized she’ll always be an Olympian, no matter what happens in the rest of her career. “I’m so much more relaxed, and I’m skating so much bet-

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ter,” she said. With the help of her coaches, Zdenek Pazdirek and Liz Putnam, Austman’s simplified her routine, concentrating on the quality of her jumps rather than the quantity because that’s what the judges are rewarding after recent changes to figure skating’s rules. And first place finishes at the B.C./Yukon sectionals in Coquitlam last November and the Skate Canada Challenge in Edmonton last month have assured her she hasn’t lost her edge. “I needed the confidence boost from those experiences,” Austman said. But Austman’s lack of presence on international ice since Milan could yet come back to haunt her. If she retains her place on Canada’s national team by finishing in the top three in Saint John, Skate Canada will have to send her to an international meet before she’s qualified to compete at the 2019 world championships in Saitama, Japan, in March. Austman’s not worried. “It’s just about going out and skating,” she said.

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Express tame Warriors Coquitlam begins homestand with convincing win The Coquitlam Express are hoping their offence keeps rolling as the BC Hockey League team opened a sixgame homestand Monday with a 8-1 win over the West Kelowna Warriors at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex. The Express broke the

game open by scoring six times in the second period, after the teams were tied 1-1 after the first. Jared Powers scored three times, his first career hat trick in the BCHL, while Connor Gregga pitched in with three assists. Regan Kimens, Joshua Bruce, Jack Cameron and Joshua Wildauer also scored for the Express, while Kolby Matthews stopped 36 of the 37 shots he faced in Coquitlam’s net.

The win put a halt to a losing skid that had extended to three games when the Express lost 5-3 to the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday in Chilliwack. The Express hosted the Merritt Centennials last night (after The Tri-City News’ print deadline). The Chiefs visit on Friday at 7 p.m. and the Alberni Valley Bulldogs will be their guests on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m.

Coquitlam A1 Chiefs forward Cole Bromhead and Central Rockets defenceman Dawson Head keep their eyes on the puck as it clears the glass in their game at the Coquitlam Minor Hockey Association’s Midget A tournament held at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex and Planet Ice last weekend. The tournament attracted 19 teams from across the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and the United States. South Okanagon won Tier 1, Aldergrove A1 won Tier 2, and New West A1 won Tier 3. But CMHA teams had better success at its Midget C tournament which wrapped up on Sunday as the home club swept the medals amongst 15 teams from across the Lower Mainland: Coquitlam C2 won gold; Coquitlam C5 won silver; and bronze went to Coquitlam C1. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS Join the conversation at twitter.com/tricitynews

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2018’s Metro Vancouver home sales lowest in 18 years A combination of unsustainably high home prices, rising interest rates, increased taxes and the mortgage stress test are being held responsible for slow residential real estate market activity in Metro Vancouver, according to statistics released January 3. There were 24,619 home sales across Metro Vancouver in 2018, which is the lowest fullyear total since 2000, and 31.6 per cent lower than 2017, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reported. This figure is also 25 per cent below the 10-year average annual home sales for the region. Phil Moore, REBGV president, said, “This past year has been a transition period for the Metro Vancouver housing market away from the sellers’ market conditions we experienced in previous years. High home prices, rising interest rates and new mortgage requirements and taxes all contributed.” The board also reported on statistics for December alone, in which Metro Vancouver home sales plunged year-over-year by 46.8

per cent to 1,072 units. This is also 36 per cent lower than the 1,608 sales in November 2018 as potential buyers concerned themselves more with festivities than home purchases. ENTERING A BUYER’S MARKET Sellers also responded to both the slowing market and the holiday season by staying on the sidelines. There were just 1,407 homes newly listed for sale on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver in December, which is 25.6 per cent lower than in December 2017 and a 59.3 per cent decrease in the month November 2018. With absorption rates low, the total number of homes currently listed in Metro Vancouver is 10,275, a 47.7 per cent increase compared with the low inventory of December 2017. However, it’s 16.5 per cent lower than the active listings of November this year. Combining all property types, the sales-toactive listings ratio for December 2018 is 10.4 per cent. That means that for the first time in many years Metro Vancouver has entered

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buyer’s market territory. As ever, the market varies by property type, with detached homes already in a very firm buyer’s market at just 7.1 per cent, and townhomes and condos still holding onto balanced market conditions – although sliding – at 12 per cent and 14.2 per cent respectively. With buyers gaining control, home prices slid a little further downwards in December. The board’s composite benchmark home price (all property types combined) ended 2018 at $1,032,400, a 2.7 per cent decrease from that of December 2017. “As the total supply of homes for sale began to accumulate in the spring, we began to see downward pressure on prices across all home types throughout the latter half of the year,” said Moore. Home prices vary widely in different areas throughout the region. To get a good idea of home prices in a specific location and by property type, check the detailed MLS® Home Price Index in the full REBGV stats package.

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560-2608 Granville Street 1399 Homer Street

4-Acre Estate - 2 Homes Ocean & Mountain Views

CALL FOR VIEWING

604-689-8226

$799,000

$403,999

$8,800,000 W

IC PR

CORA TOWERS PENTHOUSE

Luxurious and bright 1328-SqFt corner penthouse with stunning sunsets. The home features 2 large bedrooms and an office, extra-high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, laminate flooring, an open-concept kitchen, and more than 500 SqFt of patio space, perfect for entertaining.

2103 555 DELESTRE AVENUE

EMINA DERVISEVIC 604-230-3585

W NE

1630 East Road, Anmore

GREAT CONDITION SUPERB LOCATION

Located in the heart of Coquitlam, close to the SkyTrain, Lafarge Lake, rec centre and shopping. This 714 sq.ft., 1 bed, 1 bath is in great condition with recent updates and is located on the quiet side of the building. Hurry, this unit won't last!

#209-2960 PRINCESS CRESCENT

BROOKE ALEXANDER 604-813-1044 Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

$2,379,900

4-acre estate in Anmore with views from Mt. Seymour to Tsawwassen and beyond. Featuring two homes, stainless appliances, granite, hardwood, wood-burning ﬁreplaces and hot tubs. Explore the development opportuni�es of this semi-rural gem. Close to all ameni�es. By appointment only.

IC PR

$449,500

OPEN SUN 11AM�1PM

BRAND NEW COQUITLAM HOME Experience the ultimate luxury in this beautifully designed home. Top quality ﬁnishing, this Grande home welcomes its guests w/an striking family room - LG windows allowing natural light from the yard. Ofﬁce, gourmet & wok kitchen + more on the main level. Media room & legal suite in the basement.

723 POIRIER STREET CLARENCE LOWE Personal Real Estate Corpora�on 778-883-0596 SYLVIA ZIMMER 604-376-8194

106-3075 PRIMROSE LANE

Cozy two-bedroom/one bath home with a large south-facing pa�o. Corner unit with natural light streaming through so many windows – including kitchen windows!! Open concept living room and dining area, with a ﬁre place. Welcome to Lake side Terrace! Indoor pool, steam room, exercise area, hot tub, clubhouse and guest suite. Five minute walk to shopping, schools, and Evergreen Line.

ESTHER 604-351-2544

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REMEMBRANCES

EMPLOYMENT

RENTALS

Obituaries

General employment

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

AUJLAS’ FARMS LTD

Robert (Bob) Gordon Wicklund

Farm Labourers

May 9, 1956 - December 29, 2018

METZLER, Douglas F. February 7, 1943 − December 26, 2018

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our much loved Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend, at the age of 62 in Kamloops, BC. Bob is survived by his brother Brent, his sister Laurene (Dave) Leach, his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, and his much loved Lucy, all of who will greatly miss him. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Eric and Marguerite Wicklund.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Jenny; daughter, Wendy; brother, John; family members; many friends; and business associates. Predeceased by daughter, Tracy. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully acknowledge to the Heart and Stroke. A service will be held on Thursday, January 10, from 4 to 7 pm at Port Coquitlam Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam.

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Bob was born and raised in Coquitlam, BC. His 43 years with Telus (BC Tel) as a heavy duty mechanic allowed Bob to spend time in Maple Ridge, Mission, and then his favorite home in the community of Rayleigh (Kamloops) where he settled over twenty years ago. Bob loved the outdoors and his favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, softball with the Rayleigh Ball Team and of course his classic cars. A heartfelt thank you to his good long term friends and to his Rayleigh Family. A special thanks to Terry and Debbie Bennewith for the love and support they have provided over the last few weeks. A Celebration of Life to be held at a later date in Kamloops, BC. Always Loved, Forever Remembered “Tight lines and straight shooting”

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COMMUNITY Coming EvEnts

GUN SHOW Evergreen Hall 9291 Corbould St Sun, Jan 13th 8.30am - 1pm Admission $5 HACS Members free We support Canadian Cancer “Kids Camp” & CKNW Kid’s Fund

HART, Mary Ruth Lil’ Mary passed away peacefully at the age of 92, with family by her side. She was born in Victoria, but moved to Coquitlam to raise her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Tom. Mum is lovingly remembered by her three daughters, Carolyn (Gary), Denise, and Leslie (Don); and her grandchildren and great-grandson. She was known for her spunk and sass, and her very caring heart. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 26th at 2:00 p.m. at First Memorial Burkeview Chapel. 1340 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam, B.C. A donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, would be greatly appreciated.

Next Show February 10, 2019

website: www.hacsbc.ca

175 tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque!

Sunday 10am- 3pm -3pm 20•• 10am Sunday••MAR JAN 20 Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Drive, Van. Info: 604 980-3159 • Adm: $5.00

InformatIon Wanted

WITNESS NEEDED

How will you remember them? photos • tributes • more legacy.com/obituaries/tricitynews legacy.com/obituaries/nsnews

Hit and Run Accident between a Beige Toyota Corolla, a Silver Honda Civic and a Dark Grey Nissan Pathfinder on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at approximately 10:00PM at the location of Lougheed Highway & United Boulevard, Coquitlam, BC Please call Vasu at:

604-544-3674

HOME CARE NEEDED

In-Home Support Wanted P/T. Stretch, Lift, Clean. Will train. Some flexibility. ~ Pleasant environment ~ Call John • 604-944-0926

GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Ave. New Westminster. Suites Available.

Beautiful Atrium with Fountain. By College, Shops & Transit/Skytrain. Pets negotiable. Ref req’d.

CALL 604-715-7764 baysideproperty.com

CLIMBER

MeMorial Donations

Supporting cancer research and enhancements to care at BC Cancer bccancerfoundation.com Toll Free 1.888.906.2873 bccfinfo@bccancer.bc.ca

320-9th St,

New Westminster Suites Available. All suites have nice balconies, Underground parking avail. Refs req’d. Small Pet OK.

Must have valid drivers lic. Call: 604-787-5915 Em: treeworkes@yahoo.ca www.treeworksonline.ca

CALL 604-715-7764 baysideproperty.com

Burial Plots Forest Lawn Burial Plots Garden of Tribute Phase 2 Close to path; 2 double deep, adjacent long crypt, upright marker ok. New plots sell for $26,000, Will Sell Both for $48,000. 604-996-3007 or email: blccalder@hotmail.ca

BUSINESS SERVICES Travel Adventures on the Salish Sea and Desolation Sound Pacific Coastal Cruises 604-566-8027 coastalcruises.ca

Check the Real estate section.

Corporate Paralegal/ Legal Assistant

To advertise call 604-444-3000 Independent Living Mayfair Terrace, Sienna Living 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1st floor, all the benefits but for less. Weekly housecleaning, walk−in shower, meals, snacks, outings, 24−hour concierge/security. For info: 604−220−8820

To advertise in the Classifieds call:

604-444-3000

HOME SERVICES CeramiC Tiling

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Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool. 1 BR & 2 BR Available. Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodeled Building and Common area. Gated underground secure parking available. References required.

VILLA MARGARETA

GROUNDSMEN

Coquitlam law firm seeks intermediate to senior Corporate Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join the team. Please send resumes to the attention of: Brian@cadmanlaw.com

102-120 Agnes St, New Westminster

Dreaming of a New Home?

TREE ARBORIST Min 1 year exp.

SKYLINE TOWERS

CALL 604-525-2122 baysideproperty.com

LegaL

Burkeview Chapel 604-944-4128 firstmemorialportcoquitlam.com

Required 5 or 6 days per week, 40 or 50 hours per week. $12.65 per hour. Horticultural work such as; planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop. Employment starts early APRIL 2019. Submit your application: Email: aujlafarms@shaw.ca Fax: 604-465-9340 Or by Mail: 12554 Wooldridge Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 1Z1

PTV • TILE INSTALLATIONS Bathroom Reno’s, All Tiles + Ceramic & Porcelain.30yrs exp. Santo • 778-235-1772

ConCrete DALL’ANTONIA BROS. Concrete Ltd. We do ALL kinds of Concrete Work. • Seniors discount. Local, friendly, family owned business for 40+ years.

604-240-3408

Cleaning Home Cleaning Experienced and Reliable. One-time or regular service. Serving the Tri-City area. Call: 604.945.7109 “Messy House or Office? The most thorough cleaning ever or it`s Free Call: 604 945 0004

Top European Cleaning Service Residential, commercial, post −construction, move in/out. Family owned, licensed, and insured. Eco−friendly clean− ing available! irinamagiclean@gmail.com

To advertise call

604-444-3000

Drywall

Boarding & Taping, Good Rates! Reliable, Free Est. Reno’s & Small Jobs Welcome! Call Gurprit 604-710-7769

ElEctrical NO JOB TOO small! Serving Lower Mainland 28 Yrs! •Prepare •Form •Place •Finish •Granite/Interlock Block Walls & Bricks •Driveways •Stairs •Exposed Aggregate •Stamped Concrete •Sod Placement EXC Refs • WCB Insured

604-657-2375 604-462-8620

www.HerfortConcrete.ca

All Electrical, Low Cost. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos, Panel changes. (604)374-0062

Electrical Installations Renos & Repairs. BBB Member.

www.nrgelectric.ca

604-520-9922

Drywall COMPLETE DRYWALL Renovations: Residential/Commercial Repairs/Ceiling Repairs Texture Removal Reasonable Rates All work guaranteed

Call 604.363.9732

YOUR ELECTRICIAN Lic#89402. Insured. Guar’d. Fast same day service. We love BIG & small jobs! 604-568-1899 goldenleafelectrical.com

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HOME SERVICES Excavating

Gutters

Lawn & Garden

PAINTING

Professional Installation

Drainage; Video Inspection, Landscaping, Stump/Rock/Cement/Oil Tank & Demos, Paving, Pool/Dirt Removal, Paver Stones, Jackhammer, Water/Sewer, Line/Sumps, Slinger Avail, Concrete Cutting, Hand Excavating. Basements Made Dry Claudio’s Backhoe Service

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~ FULLY INSURED~

Call Tim 604-612-5388

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ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATING LTD .

• All Bobcat / Mini-X Service • Small Hauls ~ Pickup / Delivery

Lawn Removal & Chafer Beetle Solutions!

• Concrete & Asphalt

SNOW REMOVAL

RYAN • 604-329-7792

WCB & Fully insured.

Handyperson

HOME REPAIRS RENOVATIONS INSTALLATIONS Done Quick. Licenced. Done Right. Bonded. Guaranteed. Insured.

604-878-5232

Landscaping, water lines, and cement work.

604.468.2919

Flooring

IVY GREEN YARD SERVICE Winter cleanup, lawn/yard maintenance, hedge trims, CALL Cal 604-992-4633

Call Robert

Moving

ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal $30/hr per Person.24/7 • 604-999-6020

• Residential Specialists • WCB, Ins’d, Lic’d • Free Estimates

From

$45/Hr

Patios

• Aluminum Patio Covers • Sunrooms and Windows • Aluminum Railings, Vinyl Decking Free Est. 604-521-2688

EAST WEST MOVERS 24/7. Reasonable. Reliable. James • 604-786-7977

For positive results Call Robert

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Interior / Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free estimate

Lawn & Garden

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Comm, res, repairs and installs, gas fitting, renos. drain cleaning. Fully ins’d and ticketed. Reas rates. Prompt.

EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL

Furniture • Appliances • Electronics Junk/Rubbish • Construction Debris • Drywall • Yard Waste Concrete • Everything Else! **Estate Clean-up Specialists** PIANOS & HOT TUBS NO PROBLEM

604.587.5865

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Sun DeckS

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37 Years of Experience

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ROOFING EXPERT

FRANK • 778-230-5717 •Repairs •Re-Roofs •New Roofs •Best Prices

All work guaranteed.

Bros. Rooﬁng Ltd. HOME REPAIRS RENOVATIONS INSTALLATIONS

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D & M Renovations. Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work, 604-724-3832

Plumbing

778 PLUMBING AND HEATING

A-1 Contracting & Roofing New & Re-Roofing • All Types All Maintenance & Repairs GUTTER CLEANING Gutter Guard Installations -never clean gutters again! WCB. 25% Discount. • Emergency Repairs •

Call Jag at:

Done Quick. Licenced. Done Right. Bonded. Guaranteed. Insured.

Free Estimate/Senior Discount

Rubbish Removal

604-942-4383

1, 2, 3, 5 & 7 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ Since 2001

604-537-4140

Call Dhillon, 604-782-1936

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AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

A-1 Contracting. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting, decks and more.

PAINTSPECIAL.COM

3 rooms for $330, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

Est 1985

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! *Exterior deck, fence and landscaping ties installation and repairs

HANDYMAN 7 days a week $60 per hour. 604-401-8794 www.differenthandyman.ca

Roofing

JUNK REMOVAL By

778-951-9339

PRO*ACC PAINTING LTD

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SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

• Interior/ Exterior • 25 Years Experience • Quality Work • Maid Services

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Pedro’s ContraCting & drainage

Donny • 604-600-6049

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ALL-WAYS

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Call to advertise in

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Over 40 Years in Business SPECIALIZING IN CEDAR, FIBERGLASS LAMINATES AND TORCH ON.

Liability Insurance, WCB, BBB, Free Estimates

“Your Complete Sundeck Specialists”

• Vinyl Waterprooﬁng • Deck Rebuilds • Custom Built Railings • Patio Covers

604-946-4333

778.285.2107

All Season Roofing

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists 20 Year Labour Warranty Available

604-591-3500

GL Roofing & Repairs. New Roof, Clean Gutters $80. info@ glroofing.ca • 604-240-5362

take a load off Find help in the Home Services section

AUTOMOTIVE

Scrap car removal

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604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

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• Installation • Refinishing • Repairs

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Need help with your Home Renovation? Find it in the Classiﬁeds!

WINTER CLEAN UP •Hedge Trim •Tree Prune Lawn & Yard Maintenance Insured. Guaranteed. John • 778-867-8785 coquitlamlandscaping.ca

Int/Ext Painting •30 yrs exp. Exc rates. Weekends avail. Refs. Keith • 604-433-2279

SPECIAL WINTER PAINTING DISCOuNT INTERIOR & EXTERIOR NEW YEAR CLEAN-UP

Complete Lawn & Garden Care

• Chafer Beetle Repair Hedge Trim & Tree Prune • Flower Beds • Weed •Top Soil •Mulch • Hauling & Dumping

604-729-8502

Residential & Commercial

35%OFF 17 years exp. Free Estimates

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778-984-0666

Are you an internationally trained professional ready to launch your Canadian career? Douglas College can help. The Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants employment program gives newcomers the career coaching and resources needed to work in their field of training and expertise. You receive: • Coaching on licensing and regulatory requirements • A designated Career Coach for assistance and job search support • Funding towards professional designation, English upgrading or short-term training

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Visit: www.douglascollege.ca/careerpaths Call: 604-588-7772

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Marinated Pork Hock 滷水豬手

New Pacific Supermarket

Effective from Jan. 11 - 14, 2019

Large White Prawns Head-on 30/40

Golden Summit Fish Ball

Victor Oranges

4.99

88¢

/LB /EA.

Baby Bok Choy

Honey Pomelos

白菜仔

蜜柚

加州Victor甜橙

3.99

利泉魚丸

冰鮮南美有頭大白蝦

/LB

Taiwan Cabbage 台灣椰菜(高麗菜)

2 for 3 $

/LB

Wing Tat Taiwan Style Free Range Chicken

88¢

.00 /EA

/LB

Premium Sparerib

Kum Quat

頂級靚排骨

柑橘

永達農場走地雞

Sunrise Pressed Tofu 340g 日昇豆乾

2.38 /EA

Searay Whole Cooked Clam 400g 海威熟靚蜆

2.78

/EA

2.49 /EA

Mandarin Smooth Med. Firm Tofu Pack 700g 中華滑板豆腐 $

1.78 /EA

Searay Belt Fish (Ribbonfish) Chunk 500g 海威野生牙帶魚段 $

4.38 /EA

4.29

Chi Mei Tientsin Fluffy Green Onion Waffle 600g 奇美冷凍天津蔥抓餅

2 for

Longevity Condensed Milk 300mL 壽星公煉奶

/EA

6.98

2.99 /EA

BFT Rice Pudding 200g-2 selections 白玉蘭香糯米八寶飯/血糯米八寶飯

2 for

/EA

Superior Organic Soy Drink -Unsweetened 1.95L

3.48 /EA

Superior Silken Tofu Tube 260g 頂好滑豆腐條

頂好有機濃豆漿-原味

3.98

/EA

Pork Hocks 豬琤

2.29

/LB

2 for

1.99

/EA

Beef Shank 牛肉大花腱

4.99

Largest Selection of Locally Grown Vegetables From Our Own Farm! 604.552.6108

/LB

Glen Dr

Northern Ave COQUITLAM CENTRE

Unit 1056, 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

(Located in Henderson Mall)

Offers valid from Jan. 11-14, 2019. Quantities and /or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in store, no rain check or substitution. Advertised prices and product selection may vary by store, New Pacific Supermarket reserves the right to limit quantities, descriptions take precedence over photos. We reserve the right to correct any unintentional errors that may occur in the copy or illustrations.

Linc

An son Ave

oln

Ave

Westwood St

/EA

Lotte Choco Pie 336g 樂天巧克力批

ABC Sweet Soy Sauce 620mL ＡＢＣ甜醬油

1.29

/LB

Heffley Crescent

2.99

/EA

4.29

3.89

/EA

Chung Jung One Pork Luncheon Meat 340g C.J.O. 午餐肉

22.99

/BAG

Taiwan Cooking Rice Wine-Red Label 600ml 紅標台灣米酒

2 for

etr

22.99

/LB

Golden Phoenix Jasmine Rice 20LB 金鳳泰國香米

79¢

/LB

The High St

7.99