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BERT FLINN PARK

PoMo mayor acts quickly on Flinn road Bert Flinn motion comes as possible opponents away Mario Bartel

The Tri-CiTy News

Port Moody’s new mayor is wasting no time acting on one of the cornerstone issues of his campaign platform.

But a veteran councillor is wondering what is the rush to make a decision on a complex issue with long-term ramifications for the city.

In a report to be presented to council at its meeting Tuesday evening (after The Tri-City News’ print deadline), Rob Vagramov proposed resolutions to remove the right-of-way designation from the old roadbed that bi-

sects Bert Flinn Park and to incorporate the current path into the park for recreational use.

Vagramov and the report’s co-author, Coun. Hunter Madsen, are also calling for an amendment to the city’s official community plan to restrict future development of the Ioco lands to the density that is already permitted under its current zoning, which is for 111 single-family homes.

As well, the pair wants staff to investigate the feasibility of removing Ioco Road from Metro Vancouver’s major road network. “Protecting quality of life on Port Moody’s north shore is a top concern for residents and must be a top priority for the city as it guides future development in the area,” said the report. see ‘EXTREMELY’, page 8

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PHILIP WARBURTON PHOTO

A family of bears strips a mountain ash tree of berries as they seek to fill up on natural food in time for hibernation. Port Coquitlam resident Philip Warburton, whose wildlife photographs have previously appeared in The Tri-City News, snapped this photo during a walk Monday in Minnekhada Regional Park. Warburton said he has seen a number of bears around in recent days and warns people to continue to secure their organic waste because bruins will look for human food if they can’t find enough natural food, and with the weather unseasonably warm, it’s not cold enough to send bears into hibernation.

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A two-time Olympian from Coquitlam took to social media to decry his hometown’s decision to level a BMX bike park to make room for a festival lawn

in Town Centre Park.

Tory Nyhaug was one of many who disagreed with the Nov. 19 council vote to approve the $1.4-million first phase of the festival lawn project. see VOTE TO, page 9

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CHILD CARE IN THE TRI-CITIES

Urban daycares a burden on schools, parks for rec Daycares in some areas depend on public greenspace Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

Port Moody doesn’t have a daycare crisis, it has a shortage of play space for the daycares that have set up shop along the busy St. Johns Street corridor.

At least that’s the position of School District 43 officials who are negotiating with daycares that use Moody elementary school grounds for outdoor play for their children.

Last Tuesday’s board of education meeting — the first with the recently elected board, which includes three new trustees — was dominated by discussion about how to deal with the situation at the Port Moody school.

As many as five daycares use the Moody grounds after school and some have been letting children play in the covered area but the school administration says the activity is causing problems to orderly school dismissal and has blocked it from using the covered area until 3:30 p.m.,

45 minutes after school has ceased.

This has angered some parents, who say it’s not fair that their children who go to the elementary school have to vacate the covered area and stand out in the rain while the rest of their peers get to use it while they wait for their caregivers.

“It’s an arbitrary decision by the principal,” said Lisa Tscherner, whose child attends Block 8 Academy, which operates out of the Port Moody Arts Centre and last year received a provincial grant for more child care spaces.

Block 8 would not comment because of negotiations, except to state that the issue has to be “examined carefully with a view to the longer term.”

But owner Danita Stepp said that using the school grounds for outdoor play is necessary to meet licensing requirements.

Daycares in urban areas, such as Port Moody’s downtown, are increasingly reliant on public outdoor spaces — schools and city parks — because the facilities are located in buildings without green space.

But that is putting an unfair pressure on the school district, which has to manage the situ-

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ation, says secretary-treasurer Chris Nicolls.

“If you talk to parents whose children go to daycare along St. Johns, they don’t need more daycare space, they need outdoor play space. That’s what happens with urbanization,” said Nicolls, who said there have been security concerns at the school, such as doors propped open for easy access to the washroom, leaving the school open to intruders.

And with the SkyTrain nearby, transient people have been observed using the school grounds. At one point, police were called to remove two homeless people from the school grounds, Nicolls said.

Initially, coloured pinnies were handed out to keep track of students but that didn’t solve the problem, according to the school district, and an effort by Port Moody Trustee Lisa Park to resolve the situation with a procedural amendment that would make caregivers, not the principal, responsible for students after school, was not approved.

Much of the current issue originates from a move by SD43 to reclaim classroom space to meet class size and composition requirement after a 2016

Supreme Court of Canada decision. Three child care programs serving 70 students had to relocate from the school because Moody needed all the classroom space available.

Finding a way to meet family daycare needs and outdoor space requirements will be among the jobs of a new task force on daycare. But that group has yet to meet or even set out terms of reference.

“What we have to do is hold firm and our obligation and duty is to supervise and dismiss kids in a safe environment,” Nicolls told The Tri-City News.

The updated child care report shows 2,074 spaces are located in SD43 facilities: 33 in owner-operated portables, six in SD43 owned portables and 44 in classrooms.

In the meantime, determining how to pay for more portables for daycares and the need for outdoor space for kids to play will likely be on the agenda of the child care task force when it meets in the new year as SD43 and the cities look for ways to take the province up on its offer to provide funds for more daycares.

City aims to open doors to daycares gary McKenna

The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam wants to make it easier for child care providers to set up shop in the city.

During a council-in-committee meeting Monday, staff presented a proposal that would create a consistent definition for child care spaces and expand the areas where child care facilities can be located.

The zoning amendments would also look at creating a uniform parking standard for larger daycares.

“Right now, child care has different parking rules,” said Andrew Merrill, a community planner with the city. “They have a higher standard. [A childcare provider] may find a commercial unit and then we tell them, ‘Oh, you don’t have enough parking stalls, we can’t give you the permit.’”

Paul Penner, a social planner with the city, said a traffic study is required when daycares open. A more relaxed but consistent standard could simplify the application process, he said, making it easier for new daycares to launch. The city is also looking at allowing daycares to operate in more areas — for example, the C1 zone, where child care is currently a prohibited use. The proposed changes are just the first phase in a larger strategy geared toward incentivizing the creation of more daycare spaces.

Staff called the immediate actions the “cleanup phase” and said a more comprehensive child care strategy would commence in the second phase.

He later added that with higher levels of government offering financial incentives, the city can start to “open up the playing field so more businesses can access the senior government funding in our community.”

In the meantime, staff said they would continue to encourage developers to consider including child care spaces in their projects. City manager Peter Steblin said the city is already seeing some results.

“Developers themselves have been proposing daycare facilities much more than I have ever noticed before,” he said.

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Coquitlam residents could soon use virtual reality to get an early look at proposed developments slated for their neighbourhood.

While architectural renderings are commonly used to depict large-scale projects, Danny Bandiera, city city’s manager of information communications technology, said the high-tech initiative would give residents a street view showing how proposed buildings would fit with their areas.

“You are immersed in it,” he said. “You are basically standing on the street looking up.

It gives residents and council a better idea of the proposed development and how they reside next to the other developments.”

The virtual reality headsets could be available at open houses and files could be made available online for people to look at on their desktops at home or over their phone, he said.

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While the program is still in the pilot phase, over time, Bandiera said the city would build up its repository of files and a virtual Coquitlam would start to emerge.

“If we already have a Coquitlam VR world built, it’s just a matter of putting in that proposed development,” he said.

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the cost of using virtual reality in the planning process, he said, noting images created by the 3D modelling software Sketchup, which the city currently uses, can be converted into VR files relatively easy.

He said more details would emerge as city staff conduct their testing.

“Right now, we are just in the pilot stage,” he said, later adding, “It is still early in the game.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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‘Extremely premature’ continued from front page

But Coun. Diana Dilworth said it’s too soon to address that concern.

Dilworth, who missed Tuesday’s meeting along with Coun. Meghan Lahti as they travelled together out of town, told The Tri-City News the haste to make such a decision is confusing.

“This is the second business meeting of a new council and it seems extremely premature to be bringing forward such significant decisions in such a rushed manner,” she said in an email.

Dilworth and Lahti — along with fellow councillor Zoe Royer as well as former mayor Mike Clay and former councillor Barbara Junker — voted last July to retain the right-of-way that has been part of the city’s plans since the 1980s and was included when the park was created after a referendum in 1999.

Council’s decision was in line with a staff technical report that cited limited capacity of the existing traffic corridor along Ioco Road to handle more vehicles from new development as well as any future growth at Belcarra Regional Park.

The report also said adding additional traffic on Ioco Road would mean more noise, pollution and congestion for residents who already live there.

During more than four hours

of public hearing and input prior to council’s July decision, it heard from 32 speakers who supported retaining the right of way while seven were opposed.

In their report to council, Vagramov and Madsen said Port Moody’s previous strategy of waiting for the Ioco lands developer, Brilliant Circle Group (BCG), to make a formal landuse proposal before determining how to deal with the traffic development would bring “sparked concern among some north shore residents.”

Vagramov, who had previously tried to remove the designation in 2016 and voted against it again last year along with Madsen, said the results of October’s civic election indicated public distaste for putting a road through the park is widespread.

“Our residents have spoken quite loudly this election,” said Vagramov, who won his seat with 52% of the vote, adding the timing of the resolutions was to give direction on the issue heading into the new year.

He also said he didn’t learn Dilworth and Lahti couldn’t attend Tuesday’s meeting until Monday.

Dilworth, who said her trip has been common knowledge at city hall for three weeks, said the new council still has much to learn about the issue.

“The decisions regarding the right-of-way and Ioco Road have serious strategic and fi-

nancial implications,” she said.

“I am concerned that decisions may be being made without a fulsome understanding of the history and future impacts for the city.”

In their report, Vagramov and Madsen also criticize the previous council for not being proactive enough about the direction for potential development of the Ioco lands after the 252-acre property was acquired

by Brilliant Circle Group in 2015.

Since then, the developer held several open houses and workshops to determine a vision for the site, which includes land in both Port Moody and Anmore, and used to be the townsite for workers at the nearby Imperial Oil refinery.

BCG’s latest architect, Peter Busby, told The Tri-City News in 2017 he envisioned a vibrant, waterfront-focussed community with recreational, social and educational opportunities for residents, as well as shops and services.

“The challenge is to find the right mix,” he said, adding the construction of an additional traffic route to the property would be a key ingredient for the development’s success.

The Tri-City News reached out to BCG for its reaction to the proposed resolutions, but had not heard back by press time. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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NOTICE OF INTENTION City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4884, 2018 TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Section 40 and Section 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam Council intends to adopt City of Coquitlam “Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4884, 2018” at the Regular Council Meeting to be held on December 10, 2018.

The intent of the Bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of 82.3 m2 of road allowance adjacent to the lands at 545 Sydney Avenue. The resulting parcel created by the road cancellation is proposed to be consolidated with adjacent lands at 545 Sydney Avenue.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please submit them in writing no later than noon Monday December 10, 2018 to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca • In person at the City Clerk’s office which is located on the second floor of City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way • By fax at 604-927-3015 A copy of Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4884, 2018 may be inspected at the City Hall (Planning and Development Department) and any inquiries relating to the proposal should be made to the Development Planning Section (604-927-3434), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.

FURTHERMORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam hereby gives notice of the intention to sell the above described 82.3 m2 portion of road proposed to be closed and dedication removed.

Purchasers: LM Sydney Homes Limited Partnership Nature of Disposition: Fee Simple Selling Price: $5382.75 per square metre plus applicable taxes and closing costs THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ONLY, NOT SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER

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Vote to fill BMX park ‘disappointing’: rider continued from front page

It calls for the BMX facility to be flattened to make way for infrastructure pipes and sod so bigger events at the TD Community Plaza can be held.

A staff report to council said staff has monitored the BMX site and determined it was sparsely used. The report said off-road cycling will be considered in future master recreation plans.

But Nyhaug, who finished fifth at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil, where he was the only BMX rider competing for Canada, and participated in the 2012 Games in London, was upset by the decision.

“As a Coquitlam boy through and through, I find it really disappointing that our city is tearing down the BMX bike park at Town Centre [Park] and replacing it with a festival lawn.

This was a fantastic place for kids to learn to ride a bike and be physically literate in our city,” the 26-year-old Nyhaug, who won a silver at the 2014 world championships and gold at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, tweeted. “This was a highly used track for people of all ages on bikes and a great place to be active.”

At its council-in-committee meeting Monday, some coun-

TORY NYHAUG cillors said they were contacted by many upset people. Since many of those who contacted them were young — a demographic municipalities struggle to get involved — the councillors emphasized they wanted the youth kept engaged in the discussion to replace the park as well as get their input on other projects.

Raul Allueva, the city’s general manager of parks, recreation and culture, said the festival lawn concept was developed after “substantial” public consultation showed it ranked high as a desirable use of the space. He also pointed out city staff went to the park three times a day to see how much the track was used and determined it was just under eight riders a day.

“The whole idea is we would be looking at opportunities somewhere else,” said Allueva.

He suggested Mundy Park, Leigh Park, Coquitlam River Park and the lower part of the Coquitlam Crunch as places where another bike facility could be located. But, he said, developing an off-road biking strategy “looks to be a 2020 process.”

“We just don’t know what the demand is. We don’t want to do a hybrid that doesn’t do one thing well,” said Allueva.

Mayor Richard Stewart said it might be worth considering doing a higher level facility but had safety and liability concerns. “I get that we need to evolve this, and I get that it’s not a very good use of the space at Town Centre Park,” said Stewart.

“Let’s engage these people… and see what kind of facility we can produce. I don’t think Town Centre Park is the place for it.”

The city hopes to have the first phase of the festival lawn project completed by June in time for several summer events.

The timeline calls for work on the $1.3-million second phase — a washroom facility and small concession area — to begin in the fall and completed in time for the 2019 Lights at Lafarge display. newsroom@tricitynews.com

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

Monday, December 10, 2018 7:00 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2

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

Item 1

Text Amendment: Temporary Use Permits for Emergency Shelters

Item 2

The intent of Bylaw No. 4928, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 in order to designate properties zoned P-2 Special Institutional as a Temporary Use Permit Area where Emergency Shelter, as an accessory use to an Assembly use, may be allowed.

If approved, the text amendment would facilitate the participation of additional places of worship that wish to apply for Temporary Use Permits (TUP) to operate as part of the temporary cold/wet weather emergency shelter program.

In conjunction with the proposed text amendment, the Hope for Freedom Society has applied for TUPs for the Cornerstone Seventh-Day Adventist Church, located at 1415 Noons Creek Drive, and the St. Laurence Anglican Church, located at 825 St. Laurence Street. The TUPs would permit the operation of a temporary cold/wet weather emergency shelter program for people who are homeless during the months of January 2019 (Cornerstone Seventh-Day Adventist Church) and March 2019 (St. Laurence Anglican Church) and between the months of October to April in 2019-2020. These TUPs will be considered by Council at the Monday, December 10, 2018 Regular Council Meeting scheduled to begin after the adjournment of this Public Hearing.

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Please note: those who wish to speak to the specific Temporary Use Permit applications must do so when this item is being considered at the Public Hearing portion of the evening.

Application No.: 18 125186 TU Map Date: 11/20/2018

Addresses: 704, 706, 708 and 712 Lea Avenue

The intent of Bylaw No. 4923, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 4923, 2018 from RT-1 Two-Family Residential to RM-2 Three Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential If approved, the application would facilitate the consolidation of the subject properties and the development of three, three-storey, stacked townhouse buildings containing 60 residential units in total.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Item 3

Address: 520 Cottonwood Avenue

The intent of Bylaw No. 4926, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 4926, 2018 from RM-2 Three Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential to CD-10 Comprehensive Development Zone.

If approved, the application would facilitate the development of a 29-storey residential tower and podium with 251 residential units (consisting of 176 market condominium units, 65 purpose-built rental units and 10 nonmarket rental units).

Item 4

Addresses: 319 North Road and a Portion of 566 Lougheed Highway

The intent of Bylaw No. 4861, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to revise the land use designation of the portions of the subject properties, outlined in black on the map marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4861, 2018. This would result in a change to the land use designation of a portion of 319 North Road, from Transit Village Commercial to High Density Apartment Residential, and a change to the land use designation of a portion of 566 Lougheed Highway, from High Density Apartment Residential to Transit Village Commercial.

The intent of Bylaw No. 4862, 2018 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 4862, 2018 from C-2 General Commercial and RS-1 One-Family Residential to C-7 Transit Village Commercial.

If approved, the application would align the land use designations of the two properties with the revised boundaries of the properties created through a proposed lot line adjustment. The application would also facilitate the development of five towers containing approximately 1430 market condominium units and 18 below-market rental units, and a stand-alone six-storey rental building containing 40 market rental units and 31 below-market rental units. In addition, the proposed development will include ground floor retail, restaurant space, office space and a daycare.

SCHEDULE A TO BYLAW 4861, 2018

How do I find out more information?

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from Wednesday, November 28, 2018 to Monday, December 10, 2018 in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

You may also obtain further information with regard to the bylaws mentioned above on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing and by phone at 604-927-3430.

How do I provide input?

Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity.

Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

SCHEDULE A to BYLAW 4862, 2018

Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; • Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015.

To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing.

Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010.

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Jay Gilbert City Clerk

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“There is no emergent issue compelling council to put this issue on the agenda... There can be no development at the Ioco lands beyond current zoning without council approval. Thus there is now a 4-year window in which to complete the consultations and plans for a new North Shore Route.

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othing gets attention from news producers and consumers like an animal in distress.

It appears we are hard-wired to care for the less fortunate, especially when they have four legs, fins, flippers or wings.

Thus, it’s no surprise that there’s a hue and cry from the public every time an animal is believed to be in distress — or even if it’s taking out other creatures one by one, like the Chinatown otter has been doing to the koi in the dr.

Sun-Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden for several days.

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pick sides, whether they were for #Teamotter or #TeamKoi. When the otter couldn’t be stopped or caught, the koi had to be rescued and taken to the vancouver aquarium for safekeeping. as of the last report, only one had been saved — but that was big news.

Closer to home, Port Moody residents are concerned about a beaver family living in Suter brook. It’s likely the beavers migrated from burrard Inlet, and there are now two adults, one kit and one sub-adult living in the urban stream.

When a kit died during a relocation last year, a new beaver management plan was introduced that will ensure

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beavers can co-exist with humans. The latest update to this is that workers spent hours last friday putting in a flow-management system that would stabilize the water flow, preventing flooding caused by dam building while also maintaining water levels suitable for beaver habitat. finally, in burnaby, The Tri-City News’ sister paper, the Burnaby Now, reported the sad tale of a landlord who tried to drown a young adult female raccoon. fortunately, a tenant found the animal, rescued it and kept it warm until the Critter Care Wildlife Society arrived. The animal finally died from its injuries.

The case has now been reported to the bC SPCa cruelty line and the association of furbearing animals.

These stories and more show that humans recognize the responsibility we have for vulnerable creatures living along side of us. While it may seem as if our response to stories of animal behaviour and animal cruelty is overwrought given all the other tragedies of the world, it’s touching nonetheless.

Now, if only many of us can find within ourselves the ability to care about climate change and its potentially calamitous effects on all living creatures, and do something about it.

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Too little info on Horgan’s math doesn’t add up for vehicle targets PR to make such The Editor, Re. “Cars and trucks sold in B.C. by 2040 will be zeroemission: government” (tricitynews.com).

Premier John Horgan may want to do some back-ofthe-napkin calculations on the 2040 target for only zeroemission new vehicles to be sold in B.C. Here is mine (note that some of these numbers are from 2016 and that will change by 2040): • number of class 5 licences: 2,620,000; • average distance driven per year: 15,000 km; • average electrical consumption of an electric vehicle: 18.7 kilowatt hours (kWh)/100 km (based on the Nissan Leaf); Thus, 15,000 km times 18.7 kWh equals 2,805 kW/h per year; multiply that by 2,620,000 class 5 licences equals 7.35 trillion kW/h per year.

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The 2019 Nissan Leaf is an electric vehicle. The provincial government has set a target that all new vehicles sold in B.C. will be zero-emissions vehicles by 2040. a maximum of 54 gigawatt hours — or 54 billion kWh — per year.

Thus, given the projected

need of 7.35 trillion kWh/year and the current electricity production of 54 billion kWh/ year, B.C. would have to pro-

duce 136 times more energy for Horgan and the NDP’s vision to come true.

David Noga, Coquitlam

The Editor, Re. “Having a say on PR vs.

FPTP systems” (Letters, The TriCity News, Nov. 21).

There are less than two weeks before the referendum ends.

To have a democratic political system is the bedrock of our free society and changing how we vote is no small thing.

While both systems first past the post (FPTP) and proportional representation (PR) have been talked about in a classic pros/cons analysis in a theoretical sense, there seems to be a lack of presentation of empirical evidence by the government on its recommendation that PR is better (e.g., in countries where a PR systems are in use, do voters feel they are better represented?) and how PR is actually implemented.

In the past hundred years, many new political theories have been analyzed theoretically that were thought to be

good for society but their effects were disastrous when implemented in the real world.

The devil is in the details.

Voters need concrete information to make an informed choice. We are not simply voting on whether an idea is good.

We are voting for the system, infrastructure and consequences (intended and unintended) of how a democratic government is formed for years to come.

I am not against PR as an idea — who doesn’t want to be better represented? — but I cannot vote for such a major change for me and my children based on essentially a list of bullet points presented by the government.

So in the absence of concrete evidence that PR is overall beneficial when implemented, I will accept the current FPTP system, imperfect though it may be.

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speaking about breaking barriers, pushing boundaries and rising in the ranks of their fields of focus and talent.

Scheduled speakers include artists, activists, an urban landscape architect, journalists, a quantum physicist, a roboticist, religious leaders, educators and entrepreneurs.

The streaming can be viewed Wednesday, Nov. 28 in Room 127 from 2:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29 in Room 127 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and in the library’s boardroom on Friday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon and in Room 127 from 2 to 5 p.m.

More information on the event, including a schedule of each session’s speakers, is available at tedwomen2018. ted.com.

Taking in the 2018 TEDWomen conference could be costly, but it doesn’t have to be.

That’s because the Coquitlam Library’s City Centre branch will live stream the three-day, sold-out inspirational event being held in Palm Springs, Calif., next week, saving interested locals the expense of purchasing a plane ticket.

This year’s talks are built around six sessions with the themes of showing up, getting started, breaking out, gathering together, showing off and moving forward.

They’ll be delivered by a diverse group, mainly women,

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MUNICIPAL REVENUE

You are invited to provide input to Council relative to this application. Additional information related to this application, including a copy of the permit, may be inspected from Friday, November 16, 2018 to Monday, December 3, 2018 at the City’s Planning and Development Department, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

You may also obtain more information on this application by calling Jeremy Keating, Planning and Development Department, at 604-927-3998 or emailing Jeremy at jkeating@coquitlam.ca.

This application will be considered by Council at their Regular Meeting on Monday, December 3, 2018.

The Council Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and is held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2.

If you wish to provide input in writing, please submit your comments to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; • Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015.

Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and potentially on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam/agendas.

Grants-in-lieu total $1.2m for Coq., PoCo

If you wish to speak at the Council Meeting please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. If you call the City Clerk’s Office to register, your name will be placed on the Speakers List. Everyone who wishes to speak at the meeting will be given an opportunity, but those who have registered in advance will be allowed to speak prior to the floor being opened to all other speakers.

costs as sewers, roads and fire protection, for example.

This month, the provincial government will pay nearly $16 million in grants-in-lieu to municipalities around the province — the same amount it would pay in municipal property taxes; payments are based on the municipality’s tax rate and the assessed property values.

Schools and hospitals are excluded from paying the property taxes and are not part of the grants-in-lieu calculation.

More than $1.2 million will flow into Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam city coffers this month to pay for provincial institutions using municipal services.

Coquitlam will receive a grant-in-lieu of property taxes totalling $447,159 for the Forensic Psychiatric Institute on Colony Farm Road while PoCo will get $650,252 for the North Fraser Pretrial on Kingsway Avenue plus $167,361 for the provincial courthouse on Mary Hill Road.

The grants go to cover such

The City has received an application for a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for the property located at 97-2710 Barnet Highway. The applicant, The Jerk Store, is requesting a temporary use permit to permit the manufacturing and accessory retail sale of jerky at this site. This TUP would expire on December 3, 2021.

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According to the 3,200 votes cast last month, it’s Richelle Nail and Spa. Last week, the Prairie Avenue beauty service clinched the People’s Choice prize at the 6th annual PoCo Best Biz Awards held at the PoCo Inn and Suites.

Richelle Nail and Spa won nearly 800 clicks in the online poll that also saw 100 nominations placed for 61 businesses in four categories.

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The jury — made up of city and business representatives — also gave honourable mentions to Northpaw Brew Co., Anytime Fitness, Joanna Moss Photography and Code Electric.

Dominion Lending Centres came in second for the People’s Choice Award.

“I was on the selection committee and can tell you we had some very difficult decisions to make,” said Coun. Glenn Pollock, in a news release. “It is really impressive to read about all the good work our business community is doing.”

Sponsored in part by The Tri-City News, the awards event was launched in 2013 to recognize the contributions of PoCo businesses and to encourage residents to shop locally.

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Reduce your use Due to the rupture of the Enbridge-owned natural gas transmission pipeline earlier this fall, B.C.’s natural gas supply will be restricted this winter. Even though the line is now repaired, it’s operating at a lower capacity and will be transporting a reduced amount of natural gas to FortisBC this winter. We’re doing everything we can to ensure all our customers receive the natural gas they need. You can help by reducing your use. Every bit you save helps ensure we have the natural gas to keep homes warm and businesses working. fortisbc.com/reduceyouruse

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If the Enbridge-owned natural gas transmission pipeline is repaired why isn’t it business as usual?

Enbridge expects their pipeline system to transport up to 85 per cent of its full capacity following approval from the National Energy Board (NEB). Engineering assessments will continue on Enbridge’s system until they receive approval from the NEB to return to 100 per cent capacity. During this period, our supply will be limited when demand is at the highest, such as an extended cold snap.

Here’s how you can help Conservation will ensure we can provide the natural gas our customers need this winter. And with more than one million customers, a little conservation can go a long way. Here’s how you can help: Turn down the heat at home: if just 11 homes set their thermostat 3 °C lower for when they need heat, it could save enough natural gas to provide heat and hot water for one home for a year.1

1 Savings are approximate, assuming a thermostat setback of an additional three degrees Celsius for when heat is needed in a natural gas heated 2,300 - 2,600 square foot home located in a FortisBC service area. On average, a home this size consumes 90 gigajoules of natural gas annually.

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Turn down the heat at work: if a 23,000 square foot office set its thermostat 3 °C lower during office hours, it could save enough natural gas to provide heat and hot water for one home for a year.2 Take shorter showers: save hot water by shortening your showers by two minutes.

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A YEAR OF GROWTH & ENGAGEMENT It’s that time of the year again when we look ahead to the festive season while reflecting on previous months. We started the year committed to our vision, to shape the future of business and our community, and with clear objectives established and committees in place, we started the year strong. As we head towards the end of the year, we see that 2018 has been a year of achieving objectives and growth at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Chamber.

Three overarching objectives direct our path: to maximize our value, to strengthen and clarify our brand, and to promote the Tri-Cities as the best place to live, work, and play. We continue to work towards these goals by way of our three pillars: connect, educate, and advocate. With these objectives in mind, we’ve launched several new initiatives including two new programs, a membership referral bonus, an increase in our advocacy efforts and we’ve breathed new life into our signature events.

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Two exciting programs were introduced earlier this year: the Tri-Cities Young Professionals and the Women in Business. We continue to provide new and exciting opportunities for our members to connect – our first pillar. By the year’s end, we’ll have hosted over 85 events for our members to network with like-minded businesses. From welcoming our new Chamber members at our casual KICKSTART to honouring outstanding businesses at the formal Business Excellence Awards Gala, there is a networking event for everyone.

Providing our members with educational tools and information to run a successful business is our second pillar. We host a number of events each year specifically to educate our members with key information. At the Economic Summit, the future of blockchain and cannabis and its effects on business were explored.

Our third and final pillar is advocacy. Guided by our Policy Committee, we have been more active than ever, ensuring the collective voice of the Tri-Cities business community is heard. We continue to tackle the key issues important to our members and our community.

It has been an honour to serve as your Board Chair this past year. I would like to acknowledge the active involvement and engagement of our Chamber Board along with Michael Hind and the Chamber team. I would like to thank each of them for their ongoing commitment in ensuring we meet our common goals. Looking ahead, I’m confident our Chamber will continue its strong upward trajectory with incoming Chair Randy Webster. Thank you for your support in 2018. It’s been a great year!

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The video is another way Prokosh can let the world know that family comes first.

“Caring for those who care: Natasha” is one of more than 27 videos being produced, with support from the Telus Fund, and aired on Youtube as well as through Facebook.

Producer Bannister Berger says stories like Prokosh’s are resonating with thousands of people across Canada.

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There is no call to action, no request for funds with this initiative, Berger admitted, but by raising awareness of the millions of Canadians who are caregiving and their daily struggles, the goal is to create an aware and caring community of mutual support.

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•‘Tis the Season •

Metro says ‘Make memories’ for Xmas M

etro Vancouver wants residents to have a green Christmas even if it snows.

The regional district has compiled more than 170 gift ideas, and lots of gift wrapping, decorating and hosting tips to keep trash cans and landfills from overflowing after the holiday season ends.

They are available on its creatememoriesnotgarbage.ca website as well as a Merry Memory Maker web app (graphic, right) for mobile and desktop platforms.

Metro Vancouver representatives will also be available to give out ideas in Coquitlam this Saturday.

Nothing sounds like Christmas like giv-

ing a present of a car wash, a felting class or an earthquake or vehicle emergency survival kit. Those are some of the gift ideas made by Metro Vancouver on the website. But if those ideas don’t thrill Metro Van has plenty more.

Gifts that can be experienced instead of wrapped are emphasized including vacations, adventure race registration, streaming service subscriptions, an adopt-a-trail donation, a coffee date or movie passes.

Other suggestions are ones that won’t end up in the garbage such as food, a cast-iron pan, gardening materials, green gifts see CHOOSE LOW-WASTE, next page

Pre-order your Christmas Songbook today!

Books will be available for pick-up on November 30th

They are yours FREE - we are asking that a donation be made to SHARE Family & Community Services where possible.

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It’s Beginning to Sound a lot like Christmas

The Dogwood Songsters invite you to an afternoon concert of beautiful music and favourite carols celebrating the magic that is Christmas. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Special Guest Performances: Dec 1, Sat 12:00pm -12:45pm Dec 8, Sat 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dec 9, Sun 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dec 15, Sat 1:00pm - 2:00pm Dec 16, Sun 1:30pm - 3:00pm

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Donations to the Ronald McDonald House of BC welcomed

Donations to the Food Bank gratefully accepted

We look forward to seeing you!

Tickets are available from choir members and Dogwood Gift Shop.

For more information 604.927.6098 dogwood50plus.com The Dogwood Songsters is an activity of the Dogwood 50 Plus Seniors’ Society. The Dogwood Songsters entertain at care homes every week, September through May, in the Tri-Cities and New Westminster.

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Choose low-waste gifts and reusable wrapping options continued from page 21

(eco-friendly products), family photos, DIY kits, heirlooms, a family tree, antiques, art, bicycles and a birdhouse.

The Merry Memory Maker app helps users choose low-waste gifts in any price range. It includes not only the ideas but a directory on where to find them and the ability to save favourites to a wish list for later.

Metro Vancouver also has some alternative ideas on wrapping so the trash cans it collects don’t overflow like waistlines during the holiday season.

“After the holidays, our region’s trash is full of wrapping paper and cheap decorations, along with many items that were quickly broken, or were not needed,” said a Metro Van press release.

The suggestions include using fabrics (tablecloths, tea towels, pillow-

cases, sheets or socks), newspaper, old maps, or old calendar pictures to wrap presents in. It also advises coffee cans, jars, clay flower pots and plastic containers are among some of the things lying around the house can be utilized to put presents in.

As for decorations, why not borrow from nature with pine cones and other flora to dress up a tree or the home.

Decorations can be made out of newspapers, magazines pages and toilet paper rolls. Old toys, for instance, can be turned into ornaments. Reusable LED candles also don’t end up in the garbage can.

Instead of buying a tree or putting up an artificial one, place those decorations on a tree built out of typical household items such as books, ladders or picture frames and then decorate them.

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PoMo will flip the switch Saturday for Rocky Pt. pier lights Port Moody’s pier at Rocky Point Park will be aglow with colourful Christmas lights again this holiday season.

The city will flip the switch on its second annual Cheer at the Pier display with an event at the gazebo Saturday, Dec. 1 beginning at 6 p.m.

Santa Claus will be the special guest, handing out candy canes. There will also be hot chocolate available and a holiday mini train and entertainment

by Christmas carollers.

Port Moody Fire-Rescue will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys for its annual toy drive, and, if the weather

cooperates, the carol ships will sail past the pier.

The lights will remain aglow through the holiday season until Jan. 15. Festive lights and displays will also be featured along Clarke and St. Johns streets as well as the Port Moody Arts Centre.

Businesses in the city can win a free business licence for the coming year by decorating their shop windows and then posting a photo to social media channels like Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #PoMoLights. Posts will be entered into a random draw to determine a winner.

The contest runs until Dec. 20.

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Come Hang With Us On Santa Train Saturday, December 8th and 15th!

Join us aboard our annual Santa Train to celebrate the holidays and support a good cause.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy (approximately the same value as a return ticket) and you can ride the train for free! Plus, show your West Coast Express Santa Train ticket and get 2-for-1 entry at the Vancouver Christmas market.

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Where Santa Shops

•‘Tis the Season • TREE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed to help staff the Aunt Leah’s Tree Lot in Coquitlam. Funds raised from tree sales help support foster youth aging out of care.

The tree lot is located at Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr. (at Lansdowne Drive) in Coquitlam. Shifts are available Monday through Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Find out more at auntleahs.org or email Hope Rayson, volunteer coordinator, at hrayson@ auntleahs.org.

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• Dr. Andrew Dawson • Elena’s Fashions & Tailoring • Fresh Slice Pizza • Gallagher’s Coffee Shop • Green Life Acupunture • Green Moustache Juice Co. • Inlet Seafoods Ltd. • Kast Hair Salon • Kin’s Farm Market • Maritime Travel

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For the 10th year, the Coquitlam police detachment and community police stations will collect toys and cash during the “911 We Care” Toy Drive.

Through Friday, Dec. 7, the toys can be dropped off and they will be distributed by Share to registered clients in time for the holidays.

“Christmas is a time to think about others,” says Jill Van Os, one of the 911 We Care coordinators.

To join the effort, you can donate a new, unwrapped toy for a child or teen up to 17 years old (there is always a high demand for ‘tween’ and teen gifts) and drop it off at one of the following locations: • Coquitlam RCMP detachment, 2986 Guildford Way, Coquitlam.

• Community Police Stations in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam The 911 We Care Toy Drive started in 2009 when the Coquitlam RCMP Operational Communications Centre, including telephone operators and dispatchers, led an effort to help kids and families during the holiday season.

Today’s RCMP operators and dispatchers are continuing the tradition that has helped collect thousands of gifts to children and teenagers in the Tri-Cities. In 2017, more than 300 toys and $350 worth of gift cards were delivered to Share.

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• Echo: A Novel by Pam Muñoz Ryan: Part fairytale, part historical fiction, this moving story follows the journey of an enchanted harmonica as it touches the lives of three musically gifted young people who live under very different and challenging circumstances before and during the Second World War. The different story threads are masterfully woven together at the end in a powerful and satisfying conclusion. An amazing read for older teens and adults too, this story will stick with you for a long while.

• Dragon’s Green by Scarlett Thomas: The first book in a new fantasy series, Dragon’s Green will appeal to fans of Harry Potter. Effie lives in a world where most people don’t believe in magic but Effie’s grandfather hints that it does exist. When he suddenly dies, Effie is thrust right in the

middle of a magical struggle between good and evil. New friends help Effie to navigate this strange new world while she tries to save her grandfather’s rare and powerful books from falling into the hands of a dark and mysterious bookseller.

• The Ninja Librarians (The Accidental Keyhand and Sword in the Stacks) by Jen Swann Downey: This is a fun twobook adventure series about siblings Dorrie and Marcus, who accidentally open a portal to a secret inter-dimensional library. In Petrarch’s Library, warrior “lybrarians” train in unusual subjects such as swordplay and deception in order to protect threatened writers and their works in

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• The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate: Inspired by a true story, this novel will especially appeal to animal lovers. It is told from the firstperson perspective of Ivan, a silverback gorilla who lives in a glass-walled cage at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 1

• Dogwood Drama Club presents Misconceptions and At Half Time, 1:30 p.m, Dogwood Pavilion. Tickets: $5 at the door.

FRIDAY, NOV. 30 • Coquitlam Christmas craft fair, 5-9 p.m., Poirier Forum (also Dec. 1 and 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.); more than 100 vendors will be selling locally handmade artisan crafts and prepared foods.

Admission: adults, $3; seniors, $2; children 12 and under, free.

• BC SPCA Tri-Cities Education and Adoption Centre Wine & Whiskers fundraiser, Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam. Info: spca.bc.ca/events/event/tricities-wine-whiskers.

• Tri-City Wordsmiths meeting, 2-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Topic: Publishers, Libraries and Writers: An Evolving World will be presented by Scott Hargrove, CEO of the Fraser Valley Regional Library; he will discuss how writers can work with their libraries, concentrating on three themes: recent trends in publishing and what they means for you as an author; how to market your book, generally; and how to market your book specifically to libraries.

The meeting is free to attend but library registration is required: 604-927-7999. Info: www.tricitywordsmiths.ca.

• Coquitlam Christmas craft fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the

Poirier Forum (also on Dec. 2); more than 100 vendors will be selling locally handmade artisan crafts and prepared foods.

Admission: adults, $3; seniors, $2; children 12 and under, free.

SUNDAY, DEC. 2 • Pet photos with Santa Claus at BC SPCA Tri-Cities Education and Adoption Centre, 1-2565 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam.

Appointments: noon-4:30 p.m.; drop-in: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Price: minimum $20 donation per session. Book through spca. bc.ca/events/event/pet-photoswith-santa or by contacting the branch at 604-468-4044 or tricities@spca.bc.ca.

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The Cousin (Ha Ben Dod)

Monday, November 26 at 6:45pm

Both humorous and explosive, The Cousin is a spirited take on an irrational divide.

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The Cakemaker

Monday, November 26 at 8:45pm Through a budding romance, the idea that our social, religious and sexual identities are more fluid than fixed is subtly illustrated.

PG – Sexually suggestive scenes, nudity, violence

Standing Up

Thursday, November 29 at 6:45pm Three unlikely aspiring comedians risk everything to find their voices on the cutthroat New York stand-up scene.

14A – Coarse and sexual language

Join the Magic during Lights at Lafarge!

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. Take Action Gleneagle Secondary Secondary School Take Action Club [photo] Meet at the Warming Tent on the TD Community Plaza, 6 – 8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 30 Sparky Led Parade

Saturday, Dec. 1 Ugly Sweater Night

Join us as Sparky the firefly leads a parade around the lake. Glow sticks and candy canes will be handed out, while quantities last.

Sunday, Dec. 2 Seasonal Snaps

Wear your ugly Christmas sweaters Join the Park Spark staff and and walk the lake loop to add to the volunteer team to create memorable festive display! Prizes for sweaters photos and selfies—we’ll bring the that light up the night! props, you bring the camera!

Share your photos using #parkspark!

Redemption (Geula)

Thursday, November 29 at 8:45pm

A former rock singer left his band and became religious. Now, 15 years later, out of necessity, he needs the band again.

PG – Coarse and sexual language, violence

Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel Sunday, December 2 at 4pm

The underdog journey of Israel’s national baseball team competing for the first time in the World Baseball Classic.

PG – Coarse language, violence

Lights at Lafarge is easily accessed from the Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station.

For more event info including a parking map, visit coquitlam.ca/parkspark

Thank You Light Brigade Volunteers!

Sunday, December 2 at 6:45pm

This year our Parks staff had help from local volunteer groups to install the light displays around the lake. Watch for our weekly shout-outs to our Light Brigade Volunteers!

Weighty themes approached with a light reverence, showing how any trip truly worth taking is a trip that will change us.

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TC CALENDAR continued from page 26 • Coquitlam Christmas craft fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Poirier Forum; more than 100 vendors.

Admission: adults, $3; seniors, $2; children 12 and under, free.

TUESDAY, DEC. 4 • Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in the TriCities 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., 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. Info: call North Fraser Recruitment Team, 604-764-8098.

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• Burke Mountain Naturalists’ silent auction fundraiser and AGM, 7 p.m., King of Life Lutheran Church, on the SW corner of Falcon and Guildford, Coquitlam. Free admission and all are welcome. Info: 604937.5379 or www.burkemountainnaturalists.ca.

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, Coquitlam branch, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-319-5313.

TUESDAY, DEC. 11 • 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/2018-2019-meetings.

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-4 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-319-5313.

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• Pacific Digital Photography Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school. Guests always welcome. Info: www.pdpc.ca.

• Choral Connections Community Choir seasonal concert, Canticles of Winter, 2 p.m., Terry Fox Theatre, PoCo. Tickets:

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FOR SALE – TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT SITES NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL CITY OF COQUITLAM LAND The City of Coquitlam is pleased to present the opportunity to purchase and develop two serviced and zoned townhouse development sites.

Offerors are able to bid on the sites individually or as a package as described in RFO 18-09-07 Sale of Two Townhouse Development Sites at 3549 Princeton Avenue and 1350 Mitchell Street, Coquitlam, B.C.

HIGHLIGHTS • Strategically located next to the future neighbourhood centre that will serve this growing community.

• The final two sites along the western boundary of the future Partington Creek Neighbourhood Centre which will be Burke Mountain’s vibrant commercial and recreational hub.

• Zoned RT-2 (Townhouse Residential) sites with road construction, sidewalks and boulevards complete and site services to lot line.

• Approximately 300 metres south of the future Sheffield Elementary School.

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If you’ve ever wanted to see how the Coquitlam neighbourhood you grew up in changed over the years, take your eyes to the new online exhibit created this month by city staff.

Bird’s Eye View: Coquitlam From Above — a display built by archivist Emily Lonie— captures aerial images snapped between 1963 and 1991 that show the landscape evolution.

Using a unique tool, viewers can also slide between the pictures to see how neighbourhoods from the south — i.e., Maillardville and Fraser Mills — to the north — i.e., Westwood Plateau and Burke Mountain — have shifted with

the development.

Essentially, viewers can go back in time to watch how homes and businesses have built up and taken over forests.

While the mountainous scenes to the north have experienced the most growth, little has changed in Central Coquitlam over the past half century, Lonie said.

“We’ve managed to retain much of the green space especially north of Como Lake [Avenue] and the golf course [on Austin Avenue],” she noted.

Significant landmarks like Laval Square, Mundy Park and Coquitlam Centre mall also haven’t changed much, which makes them good locators when identifying neighbourhoods in transition, she said.

ARCHIVIST EMILY LONIE Still, shorelines have transformed the topography in some areas.

Lonie approached Mona Rudolph and Mike Esovoloff, with the city’s mapping and drafting section, two years

ago with the aim to give more exposure to the digitized 1963 aerial images, currently used by the planning and engineering departments.

“They jumped on board right away,” she said.

The pair tapped into the city’s Geographical Information System technology to map the 1963 photos, snapped by the provincial government, to mesh with Coquitlam pictures from 2017.

Meanwhile, the set of 1969 aerial photos will fall into the public domain on Jan. 1, 2019, “and we hope to digitize them over time to add to our archives,” Lonie said.

The exhibit will be of special interest to heritage consultants — especially those who

want to see a garage or roof style from an earlier era, for example — history students “or anyone else who wants to see how Coquitlam developed in time.”

Visit coquitlam.ca/birdseye to view the aerial photos of Coquitlam. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

ON THE MOVE

Coquitlam’s archives department is moving to a new location in the new year.

As reported in last week’s The Tri-City News, archives will be sited in the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library building.

The online search portal, Quest, will still be available via searcharchives.coquitlam.ca.

Pianist Bill Mays, who started his music career as a bandsman in the U.S. Navy and later as a session player in Hollywood studios, will bring his jazz septet to Coquitlam next week.

The ensemble will perform holiday tunes — including six movements from The Nutcracker Suite — at its Dec. 6 show at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way).

Besides Mays, the band is made up of: Terry Clarke (drums, percussion); Neil Swainson (bass); P. J. Perry (flute, soprano sax); Campbell Ryga (alto flute, alto sax); Jack Stafford (clarinet, tenor sax); and Perry White (bass clarinet, baritone sax).

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Theatre students in Tri-City high schools this week will vie for a chance to represent School District 43 at a provincial competition next spring.

And the public can see them perform their one-act plays at METFest, happening Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Heritage Woods secondary school (1300 David Ave., Port Moody) with a 7 p.m. curtain.

Paul Moniz de Sa (Vancouver Playhouse, National Arts Centre and Charlottetown Festival) will adjudicate shows offered by eight schools: Port Moody, Pinetree, Riverside, Archbishop Carney, Centennial, Heritage Woods, Gleneagle and Terry Fox secondaries. see PENK DANCERS, page 30

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Riverside’s River’s Edge Theatre, under the direction of Nicole Roberge, will present an adaptation of the 1915 work by Edgar Lee Masters, A Spoon River Anthology, with live music. Entry is $5 a the door on show night.

Meanwhile, the Best Players company at Dr. Charles Best secondary (2626 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam) will host their own one-act play festival this week featuring Unmasked, This Is A Test, Scapino, Baby and Me Among Them. The Best performances run until Saturday, starting at 7 p.m.; tickets at $10/$8 are at the door.

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A Coquitlam child actor and a set designer from Coquitlam are part of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a play directed by Jessie-award nominee Tamara McCarthy.

Luciano Leroux portrays Leroy Herdman while Dan Wiebe is in the crew for the show that runs Dec. 6 to 16 at the Havana Theatre (1212 Commercial Dr., Vancouver).

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Pianists Chengyan Shi (left), a Grade 10 student at Lord Byng secondary in Vancouver, and Mina McKenzie, a Grade 11 student at Coquitlam’s Centennial secondary, are soloists in next month’s Coquitlam Youth Orchestra winter show at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Shi will play Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat by Mozart, with the intermediate ensemble, while McKenzie will perform Piano Concerto No. 1 by Chopin with the senior group, which is also playing the entire Nutcracker Suite. The concert on Dec. 8 runs at noon for the junior program, 1:15 p.m. for the intermediates and 2:45 p.m. for the senior musicians. For tickets at $12/$9 per show, call 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

Greensboro, North Carolina, next spring to compete in the World Irish Dance Championships.

And two of them will be dancing before judges at the North American Championships, being held in Vancouver next summer.

The dancers are (from Coquitlam) Leila Jung, Makenna Jung, Tessa Jung, Alexandra Bond and Kaitlin

Carruthers and (from Port Moody) Megan Finley and Hannah Pruner. Both Bond and Carruthers also qualified for the North American Nationals following the Western Canadian Championships this month in Edmonton.

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A Tri-City arts council is asking for a lifeline as it heads into its 50th year.

ArtsConnect — an umbrella group that only six years ago had an executive director and staged arts and cultural events and activities, with government support — is down to its last three active members and less than $1,000 in its coffers.

Treasurer Bill Atfield, who joined the society in 2014, said ArtsConnect’s future looks bleak if it doesn’t get new — or renewed — blood.

On Dec. 9, it hopes to attract more interest at its annual general meeting, to be held at Samz Pub (2342 Elgin Ave., Port Coquitlam) at 1 p.m.

Atfield, who is on the board with PoCo painter Sherry Carroll and Port Moody photographer Manfred Kraus, said ArtsConnect is now staying afloat with $500 left over from past membership dues and grants; another $400 came in last week from a private donor.

Atfield said he and Carroll have had mixed responses from Tri-City arts and culture groups about reinvigorating the non-profit society.

“Some people are interested, others think it’s time to say

goodbye,” he said last Friday at the Terry Fox Library, where ArtsConnect meets regularly.

“The groups are going their own way now and finding their own funding sources.”

Since 2012, when executive director Helen Daniels stepped down for undisclosed reasons after a new board was elected, ArtsConnect has hosted only two events: PechaKucha, a slideshow at the Evergreen Cultural Centre; and an art exhibit in Vancouver featuring scenes of Riverview Hospital.

Previously, it was known for organizing special events throughout the year such as ArtWalk, Golden Brush and, in 2011, a regional summit at the Vancouver Golf Club featuring keynote speaker Christopher Gaze, the artistic director of Bard on the Beach.

Atfield said the remaining board members hope to get ArtsConnect back on track, in its golden anniversary year.

“We want a second life to return to our old format of promoting and putting on artists’ events and displays,” he said.

“We want people to take the time to come out…. If no one does, then I guess we have our answer.”

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A Coquitlam actor is returning to musical theatre next month by taking a lead role in the stage adaption of It’s a Wonderful Life.

And Erin Aberle-Palm is cast in the Gateway Theatre production alongside a former classmate from their musical theatre days at Capilano University.

Aberle-Palm stars as Mary Hatch Bailey, the wife of the protagonist George who is portrayed by Nick Fontaine.

“It’s really great to be reunited with him for this show,” said the 2009 Cap U grad. “We work well together.”

Aberle-Palm auditioned for the characters of Mary and Violet, winning the former part that was played by Donna Reed in the 1947 film version featuring James Stewart.

Aberle-Palm describes Mary as “a very compassionate and open-hearted individual, determined to get it…. She and George are the perfect team;

they really work together and she grounds him.”

For ticket holders unfamiliar with the fantasy plot, George Bailey is near suicide on Christmas Eve when a guardian angel shows him the lives he has touched over the years.

He wakes up to realize his actions were not in vain.

Aberle-Palm said the show is a good lesson for this generation.

“Right now, it’s really easy to miss our sense of community when we’re focused on individual pursuits like fame and fortune. It’s really a relevant story in this media-driven world, where one person’s views can change.”

She added, “The greatest gift for George is to see the world without him and how his legacy has affected so many people.”

Aberle-Palm said she hasn’t see the entirety of film, which was directed by Frank Capra based on the short story The Greatest Gift, though it was her grandmother’s favourite flick.

Still, she believes the au-

dience doesn’t need to see it either as director Peter Jorgensen and music director Nico Rhodes have taken its best bits to create a new musical stage show. “You will get the moments that you loved in the movie, too,” she said.

Meanwhile, following the production, Aberle-Palm will return to Langara College to finish her final year with Studio 58, the professional training program that focuses on classical theatre (earlier this year, the company cast her as Sabina in Skin of Our Teeth).

The 2018 recipient of the BC Arts Council Scholarship Award, Aberle-Palm plans to pursue future roles with Bard on the Beach, Shaw Festival and The Birmingham Conservatory with the Stratford Festival.

For tickets to It’s a Wonderful Life at the Gateway Theatre (6500 Gilbert Rd., Richmond), call the box office at 604-2701812 or visit tickets.gatewaytheatre.com. It ends Dec. 31.

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Fourth time in Beauty & the Beast for Carney grad That flirty French maid dressed as a feather duster for the Art Club Theatre’s Christmas production of Beauty and the Beast?

It’s none other than Coquitlam’s Shannon Hanbury, the Archbishop Carney graduate who was cast this year as the Disney character.

Hanbury portrays Babette — Lumière’s girlfriend who was turned into a feather duster during the Enchantress’ spell — in the show that opens at Saturday at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.

Starring Michelle Bardach as Belle and Jonathan Winsby as the Beast, the musical includes original choreography by

ACTOR SHANNON HANBURY Port Coquitlam’s own Valerie Easton.

It will be Hanbury’s fourth time in Beauty and the Beast, having played one of the silly girls in last year’s remount for

Arts Club as well as for Theatre Under the Stars, in Stanley Park. “It was my first production ever,” Hanbury said. “I was the Spoon when I was 10 so this show has a big meaning in my heart.”

For Babette, Hanbury said she’ll have to use quick movements to mimic a duster.

After the show ends Jan. 6, Hanbury has her sights set for New York where she’ll be getting in touch with theatre agents to seek new roles.

For tickets to Beauty and the Beast at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville St., Vancouver), call the box office at 604-687-1644 or visit artsclub.com. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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Above, The reality of their 33-0 loss to the New Westminster Hyacks in Saturday’s Subway Bowl AAA semifinal sinks in for Liam Stewart, Joshua Morris and Jake McEwan of the Terry Fox Ravens. Top right, Ravens running back Ethan Shuen tries to get away from New Westminster Hyacks tackler Greyson Planinsic in the second half. Right, Terry Fox running back Cade Cote fumbles the football as he’s hit

by Planinsic. For more photos from the game, go to www.tricitynews.com.

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Rough ride for Ravens in football semifinal Terry Fox ‘lays an egg’ in rematch of last year’s final DAN OLSON

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Under the spotlight of a provincial semifinal and the glow that was a rematch of last year’s championship final, the Terry Fox Ravens may have difficulty seeing the good to a season that ended so coldly.

Understandably, Saturday’s season-ending 33-0 loss at the hands of the New Westminster

Hyacks has such a dampening effect.

In a game that brought together last year’s finalists, where the 2017 championship was decided on the final play, promised so much in emotion and expectations, the end result was like being slapped with a wet towel — both shocking and numbing.

New West won the day by rattling the Fox defence with an array of running options as well as a stealthy passing plan, while doing an extremely strong job shutting down the Ravens’ running attack.

Having averaged 39 points

per game during a 7-2 regular season, Fox was expected to continue grinding out the yards and moving the yard sticks as they did a week ago, when they took down Notre Dame. Taking away nothing from what had transpired en route to the B.C. Subway Bowl semifinal, but Saturday’s highlight reel will be short and not so sweet from a Terry Fox perspective.

“Full credit to New West, they just beat us on both sides of the football today,” remarked Fox head coach Martin McDonnell. “I’m still proud of our guys, we ended up 10-3 (on

the season). We won 10 games this year, and two games we lost previous to this we lost by a total of 13 points. I really didn’t expect this.

“It really surprised me that we laid an egg on both sides of the ball.”

It didn’t start that way, as the Ravens’ defence bent but didn’t break during New West’s first possession, forcing them to turn over the ball just inside the 20-yard line on downs.

Getting anything going on offence was an issue all night.

The Hyack defence was quick to lock down the rushing lanes, and did a good job of

pressuring Grade 10 Fox pivot Key’Shaun Dorsey.

New West opened the scoring 33 seconds into the second quarter on a nine-play drive that covered 95 yards and ended with a 12-yard TD pass from Kinsale Philip to tight end Matthew Drake.

They’d add to their lead with a field goal on their next possession, putting the pressure on the Ravens to respond.

However, the Hyacks threw a wrench into the works when Matthew Lalim stripped the ball from Fox’s Cade Cote at the Ravens 29-yard line. It was followed six plays later

by another major that put the Ravens in a 17-0 hole.

Their best chance to get on the board came in the waning moments of the first half when, after another unsuccessful drive, New West was tagged for a late hit on punter Dawson Hodge that gave the ball back to the Ravens just across midfield. Terry Fox’s Ethan Shuen took a Dorsey pass inside the five-yard mark, followed by a Jaden Severy run to the oneyard line. However, with the clock winding down, the squad was unable to punch it over. see FOX, page 33

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That sent the tone for the rest of the night. “We knew what (the Ravens offence) was going to do.

Structure, if you get in the right spots and you have good athletes, can win you games.

And we have good athletes,� remarked New West coach Farhan Lalji.

Unofficial offensive yards in the first half had Fox held to just 60, while New West posted 210 yards, including Philip completing five of nine passes for 61 yards and one major.

From McDonnell’s vantage

point, the result may have been a one-off, but it was equivalent to a blindside hit, especially after Fox’s strong 35-21 victory over ranked Notre Dame in last week’s quarterfinal. “We were just not firing on all cylinders,�McDonnell noted. “It was everybody’s fault, no one was in sync so it wasn’t one particular side, one aspect.�

He added, “This is the only egg of the whole season, but just a really bad time to do it.�

Having had to scramble at the start of the year to fill some unexpected holes in

the starting lineup, the coach noted that it was a season that, while ending on a sour note, had plenty to feel good about.

Being ranked as high as No. 2 during the year, the Ravens have a number of key returnees who can use this experience as fuel for next season, he said. “The good news is we will bounce back. ‌ Since 2006 we have been in the finals six times, we’ve lost in the semis another three times. We’ve never not been in the playoffs, but it was our turn to get our asses kicked,â€? he said. sports@tricitynews.com

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verted a breakaway.

James Miller’s goal 7:18 in the third period, just after Coquitlam’s Dallas Farrell returned to the ice after serving a minor penalty for hooking, put the Vees up 4-2.

The Express closed the gap to 4-3 when Pito Walton scored on the power play with just under five minutes to play in regulation time. But they couldn’t equalize after pulling Stevenson.

Matthews from the crease in favour of Clay Stevenson, who went on to stop 18 of the 20 shots he faced.

The hosts also seemed to settle down after the goalie switch, as Connor Gregga scored a minute later to halve the Vees’ advantage, then another by Hunter Alden, 3:26 into the second period, tied it.

Cole Shepard put the Vees back in front at 12:53 of the middle frame when he con-

Terry Fox Ravens Nico Borella battles his way past a Vancouver College defender in the first half of their second-round match at last week’s B.C. Secondary Schools Soccer Commission AAA provincial finals, held at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Fox lost the match, 2-0. Vancouver College went on to win the championship, beating Surrey’s Panorama Ridge 2-0 in the final. Fox finished seventh after they defeated Oak Bay 2-0 in their final match. Defending champion Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils finished the tournament in fifth place with a 3-0 win over Burnaby Mountain in their placement match. The Heritage Woods Kodiaks ended the competition in 10th place after a 3-2 loss in penalty kicks to Robert A. McMath from Richmond on Saturday.

The Coquitlam Express will again try to wrestle their way out of a five-game losing streak when they play the Victoria Grizzlies in Victoria on Friday.

The Penticton Vees scored twice in the first five minutes to hand the Express their latest setback, 4-3, last Friday at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.

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building new projects unviable, and therefore dramatically reduce supply. With respondents reporting 19,972 rental homes currently in development, the survey found that 12,631 of those would be at risk of delay or outright cancellation if vacancy control were implemented. This would reduce the already low vacancy rate, said the UDI, which is below one per cent in several B.C. communities.

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York told Glacier Media, “Particularly in In addition to making new projects emerging areas, like in Surrey’s technology financially unviable, a vacancy control district where FUSION is, there’s a lot of that restricts rental price uplift between tenancies could result in units and buildings companies moving in and offering jobs, and a lot www.rcbc.ca of people moving in from outside the not being maintained properly, according to the UDI. McMullin added, “If strict limits area. They might not want to buy right away Recycling B.c. MeMBeR are placed on rent, building owners simply and you council have to of supply a rental option. At won’t be able to afford upgrades. Buildings FUSION we have people who are moving will fall into disrepair and that’s not what from the Prairies and from back east who British Columbians deserve.” are RCMP officers and nurses taking local jobs.”

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778-839-5808

1st West Realty

AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER

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BASEMENT SUITE - PERFECT FOR THE INLAWS

4-Acre Estate - 2 Homes Ocean & Mountain Views $8,800,000

- Either 1 or 2 bedrooms for the suite - Spacious great room plan - 9' ceilings - Level access to rear yard from main floor kitchen - 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms including 2 ensuites - Neighbourhood of fine homes - only 4 years old

$998,000

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MISSION: JUST LISTED “CAPE COD on 1.21 ACRES MASTER BDRM on the MN FLR, over 2600 sq ft, 4 bdrms (total),3 bthrms, IN-FLOOR Radiant heat throughout, HARDWOOD flrs, PRIV- FULLY FENCED REAR YD,FUTURE POTENTIAL to SUBDIVIDE!!

$1,288,800

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Marten Felgnar 604-250-4175 mfelgnar@shaw.ca

12040 240TH ST MAPLE RIDGE Fabulous Opportunity! Great location Dewdney Trunk and 240th Street. Finishing up 4th reading to rezone to CS2. Proposed Strip mall, ground level retail with daycare (15027sf) and 2nd level office with 2 residential units (8905sf), 64 parking stalls.

In a growing residential area, adjacent to PetroCanada gas bar and located across from Save-onfoods, Starbucks, McDonald's, Great Clips and Surp Rai Subway.

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$5,250,000

MLS# C8020321 surpsrai@gmail.com

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.

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Operation Red Nose gets you home, and in your own car!

Operation Red Nose is a volunteer driving service provided during the Christmas Holiday Season to all drivers who have been drinking or who do not feel fit to drive their own vehicle back home. When the party ends, Operation Red Nose gets you AND your car home safely!

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!

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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.

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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.

Court Order Sale Being sold ‘AS-IS, WHERE-IS’ 2 bedroom, 1 ½ bath unit is completely ready for ALL your finishing touches – CONVENIENTLY LOCATED strata complex blocks away from ALL the amenities! Pets and rentals Allowed.

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

DAVID L. YOUNG

106-3075 PRIMROSE LANE

723 POIRIER STREET 223 - 98 LAVAL STREET CLARENCE LOWE 778-883-0596

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.

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ESTHER 604-351-2544

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OPERATION RED NOSE IS A “BY DONATION SERVICE ALL DONATIONS GO DIRECTLY TO KIDSPORT AND THEIR EFFORTS TO GIVE EVERY KID A SPORTING CHANCE.

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REMEMBRANCES

information Wanted

Supporting cancer research and enhancements to care at BC Cancer

DURPREY-GOMES July 25, 2006 - November 17, 2018 Austin Duprey-Gomes died on November 17, 2018.

He was born on July 25, 2006 and he struggled with difficult seizures throughout his life. He passed away suddenly in his sleep. He always had a smile for others and had a positive effect on everyone he met. He is survived by his mom, Kim Duprey, his sister Bree, his maternal grandparents Roger and Joan Duprey and his aunties Jen and Holly and cousins Zachary, Tyler, Sophie and Josh. On his paternal side he is survived by his dad, Omar Gomes, his paternal grandparents John and Ana Gomes and uncle Ryan.

Austin’s celebration of life will be on Saturday, December 1st at 1:00pm at Northside Foursquare Church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Canuck Place.org in Austin’s memory.

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WITNESSES NEEDED FOR MVA − October 4, 2018 At about 10:45 PM a 2007 Acura MDX was traveling eastbound in the left lane just before the Pitt River Bridge, Port Coquitlam, when a white Fresh X 1 Tonne Truck could not keep in its lane, struck the Acura and took off from the scene. If you saw the accident or have any infor− mation please contact: Simpson, Thomas & Associates and reference file #12580−2 (604) 689−8888 tricitynews.adperfect.com

LEGAL NO. H-180495 VANCOUVER REGISTRY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN:

AND:

CHALAAS CAPITAL CORPORATION PETITIONER JIAJIE WEN 1145632 B.C. LTD.

A Celebration of life will be held at the Poirier Sports Complex Center, Room 2 on Wednesday, December 5, 1 pm to 3 pm.

in memoriam

Celebrate a Life Gather to honour loved ones who have passed.

Celebrate A Life is a community event for anyone feeling the loss of a loved one, not just those served by hospice.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH

7:30 PM - Inlet Rowing Club, Port Moody Pre-registration is Required.

CALL Bereavement Services Coordinator, Amelie at 604-949-2274 or email Support@Crossroadshospice.org Free Community Event.

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RESPONDENTS

TO: Jiajie Wen

With great sadness our family would like to announce the passing of our mother and grandmother. Dot has been a resident of Port Moody for 60 years and an active volunteer in the tri cities area.

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TAKE NOTICE THAT on the 22nd day of November, 2018 an Order was made for service on you of a Petition to the Court and Affidavit issued from the Vancouver Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number H-180495, by way of this Advertisement.

In the proceeding, the Petitioner, Chalaas Capital Corporation, claims the following relief against you: foreclosure or sale of property at 3424 Don Moore Drive, Coquitlam, BC (the “Property”).

You must file a Response to the Petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules, failing which further proceedings, including Judgment, may be taken against you or the Property, without notice to you.

You may obtain, from the Vancouver Registry, at 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2E1, copies of the Petition, the supporting Affidavit, and the Order providing for service by this advertisement.

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7’ Forest Cluster green 8032 rice lights Reg. $1,000.00 9’ Forest Cluster green 12000 rice lights Reg. $1,400.00

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