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Bob Ivens, the 86-year-old master Wii bowler at Astoria Retirement Residence in Port Coquitlam, is cheered on by some of his teammates — Bob Megale, Anna Manning, Peggy Hobbs and Terry Steemers — during a recent training session. For more on the local winners, see story, page 8.

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School District 43 is on a hiring spree to get education assistants (EA) in place to support dozens of students with special needs by the new year.

This year, the district has hired 65 additional educational assistants in a variety of 20- and 30-hour positions to be allocated to schools depending on the need. More will be hired over the next several weeks because more students with identified needs arrived in schools in September than were originally projected.

“We’re continuing to push and hire as many people as we can,” said Paul McNaughton, the district’s director of learning services, who said the increased needs are a combination of new families arriving in the district and students receiving a diagnosis who are already in a TriCity public school.

“Our growth has been so big, it seems like every year our numbers are increasing,” he said. see CONSTANT NEED, page 10

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TRI-CITY COUNCIL PAY

$35k and $8,400 raises for Coq. council Hikes won’t translate into more take-home pay

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Coquitlam council members gave themselves a boost in pay on paper but, the city says, not in their bank accounts.

The move is to offset the takehome pay they will lose Jan. 1 when the federal government eliminates the municipal officers allowance that exempted one-third of elected officials’ pay from taxes.

To make up for the loss, Mayor Richard Stewart will receive nearly $35,000 more in 2019 and councillors an extra $8,400.

Stewart’s 2018 remuneration was $138,980, of which $46,327 was non-taxable. A report approved by council Monday pegs his new pay at $173,765, an increase of $34,785. The report said the adjustment will mean Stewart’s take-home pay will be $112,305, the same as in 2018.

Compensation for the eight councillors in 2018 was $60,488, of which $20,163 was non-taxable. The report proposed their gross pay be boosted to $68,900 in order to receive the same take-home of $51,660.

Although many councillors expressed some reluctance to vote for the increase during Monday’s council meeting, only Coun. Bonita Zarrillo voted against it.

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“It leaves me with a pit in my stomach that I would avoid taxes by upping my pay,” said Zarrillo. “To be asked to take a

top-up because we have been asked to take away a benefit that we might not have been entitled to. That was a perk. I’m shak-

ing and I’m sick in my stomach right now that that’s going to happen tonight.

“It’s important to me that I

pay my taxes just like any other person.”

Zarrillo added there are lots of other ways to affect net pay, including increasing RRSP contributions or deposits to tax-free savings accounts.

Coun. Dennis Marsden said Coquitlam should look across the region at different compensation models, do public consultation and get some advice from professionals on the subject.

“I think we need a robust conversation about what the role of compensation is,” said Marsden. “I think we’re fairly compensated by what we do. At the same time should we look at this deeper? I really struggle with this one.”

The increased compensation will mean a $102,081 hit to Coquitlam’s 2019 budget, which Marsden called “a cash grab by the feds.”

“It doesn’t change the public coffers, it just moves them. The federal government will get

more [not Coquitlam],” said Stewart. “Every penny of this costs goes to the federal government, none of it goes into our pockets… This is a cash grab by the feds.”

A Coquitlam motion proposed by Coun. Teri Towner to the Union of B.C. Municipalities called for the UBCM to examine how to determine the pay of local government elected officials in “a fair and reasonable way.” It was passed at the UBCM convention in September.

But Coun. Chris Wilson said it could be two years before the UBCM comes up with something.

“We’re looking at a 15% pay cut if we don’t do this and, over two years, that may make a big impact for some councillors, so I’m reluctantly supporting this,” said Wilson.

The report said not approving the changes would mean an annual decrease in the mayor’s net pay of $21,138 and $6,578 for councillors. It noted Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam, the District of North Vancouver, Langley City and West Vancouver have all approved adjustments to make up for the loss of the allowance, and it is expected other municipalities will follow suit.

Coun. Craig Hodge said the exemption was something candidates took into account when making their decision to run.

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An $18k bump for mayor, $4,100 for councillors in Port Moody Mario Bartel

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Just over a month after being elected, Port Moody’s mayor and councillors are getting a raise, although their take-home pay will stay roughly the same.

At last Tuesday’s meeting, council approved a staff recommendation that the salary for the mayor’s job be increased by $696 bi-weekly — or $18,096 annually — while councillors will receive an increase of $158 every two weeks, or $4,108 per year.

But the city’s manager of financial reporting, Laura Turner,

MAYOR ROB VAGRAMOV said in her report the raise won’t increase the net pay Mayor

Rob Vagramov and the six city councillors receive. The change is meant to make up for changes in federal income tax regulations that eliminate a longstanding tax-free allowance for public officials, including MLAs and school board trustees.

The allowance, which currently covers one third of the remuneration paid to the mayor and councillors, is “intended to cover the expenses incurred in the course of fulfilling duties as elected officers,” Turner said.

The mayor and councillors aren’t required to file expense reports for the allowance.

But according to a bulletin issued in 2017 by the federal government, beginning in 2019, the allowance must be treated as taxable income, with appropriate deductions for taxes and Canada Pension Plan.

Port Moody’s previous council decided in July 2017 to adopt a staff recommendation to defer any adjustments to the way the mayor and councillors are compensated until the council of 2018-’21 was in place.

In 2018, the remuneration for the mayor’s job is $90,764, including the tax-free allowance of $30,255. Councillors earn a base

salary of $35,238, along with the $11,746 tax-free allowance.

If the changes were applied to this year, the mayor would need to earn $108,860 and councillors would earn $39,346 to maintain the same net pay, said Paul Rockwood, Port Moody’s general manager of finance and technology.

He added the actual amount of increase the mayor and councillors will receive next year could still change once the federal government releases its 2019 tax rates.

The changes will mean an annual increased payroll cost

to the city of $42,744, plus an additional $4,680 to cover the employer’s share of Canada Pension Plan contributions, according to Turner’s report.

Port Coquitlam’s city council approved similar increases last March. That community’s mayor will earn a salary of $129,000 beginning Jan. 1 while councillors’ remuneration will increase to $46,219.

And Coquitlam council this week approved an increase to deal with the tax changes (see story above).

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A new B-Line rapid bus service is expected to reduce travel times between Maple Ridge and Coquitlam from the current one-hour trip to 37 minutes, according to TransLink.

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Road changes coming with new B-Line bus GaRy McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

Changes are coming to the Lougheed/Barnet Highway corridor in northeast Coquitlam to accommodate the new B-Line rapid bus service to Maple Ridge.

TransLink is proposing a new intersection between Pinetree Way and Johnson Street that would give westbound buses a signalized left turn to the Coquitlam Central Station transit exchange. It would also provide a right-in/ right-out for transit vehicles heading east.

“Changes to the municipal street network and traffic signal operations are needed to reduce bus delays, and provide fast and reliable service,” said a city staff report.

A new intersection is not the only proposed change.

TransLink, in conjunction with the city, is also looking at creating an eastbound busonly lane east of Pinetree Way, which would be accommodated by widening the road by one lane to the south. The additional lane would run to the Port Coquitlam border.

According to TransLink, the new B-Line rapid bus would reduce travel times to and from Maple Ridge from the current one-hour trip to 37 minutes.

Rapid bus service manager Daniel Freeman told council in July the reduced trip time would make transit more viable for people living east of the Tri-Cities.

“That means it starts becoming more competitive with driving,” he said during a council-in-committee meeting. “People will have a better option for their journey.”

But not everyone at the council table was happy with TransLink’s plans.

Coun. Brent Asmundson, a Coast Mountain Bus Co. driver, said he was concerned with road improvements further east, noting the main bottleneck is at the bridge over the Coquitlam River. He added that the work done in Coquitlam should be part of a second phase once issues are resolved on the Port Coquitlam side of the boundary.

“The first phase should be what is going to be done in Port Coquitlam,” he said, “then we can work on our end of it.”

Asmundson said he was also concerned with the narrowing lane widths that would be needed to accommodate the dedicated bus lane, noting many big trucks move through the area.

Coun. Craig Hodge said he has issues with the increase in eastbound traffic that could be created by the installation of a dedicated bus-only left-hand turn signal between Pinetree and Johnson. He said it is too early to be discussing road changes in the corridor given that council is currently working on its City Centre neighbourhood plan.

“To start making major traffic changes and intersection changes at a time when we are still trying to see what the Town Centre is going to look like, we are premature,” he said.

Despite the concerns raised by the two councillors, the B-Line rapid bus service expansion will be moving ahead and is scheduled to begin next fall. Some infrastructure improvements, like the new leftturn intersection, are expected to be operational by 2020.

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CLIMATE CHANGE

Coq. engineer takes part in COP 24 climate conference Trachsel will represent INWE in Poland this week Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

A Coquitlam engineer will be a fly on the wall in some of the most critical climate change talks of the decade.

This week, Amelia Trachsel, who currently works for TransLink in capital project management, is in Katowice, Poland, participating in COP 24, also known as the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change.

The is the year participants hope to implement the Paris Agreement — an international accord that requires all countries to take action on climate protection. Global leaders are supposed to be working out how to implement the agreement with rules, financing and a way to measure how countries meet their commitments.

Trachsel, who recently visited the Arctic with the Students on Ice expedition and is a member of the International Network of Women Engineers and

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A Coquitlam engineer is in Katowice, Poland, this week participating in climate talks. Amelia Trachsel is a delegate representing the International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists. She now works in capital project management for TransLink.

Scientists, will be representing the engineers’ group and working with students during the conference, Dec. 3 to 14.

“A lot of it is to connect, support and see what others are doing in terms of climate policy and technology action, and then bring those con-

nections home and hopefully through policy actions, make a difference” Trachsel told The Tri-City News.

She will be involved in several panel discussions on sustainable solutions to combat climate change and expects to be able to listen in on some of

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When she spoke to The News, Trachsel was looking forward to the conference but a bit pessimistic because of the United States’ opposition to the agreement.

“I know that there’s been kind of a loss in momentum in international governance and I guess the spirit of cooperation, which I think I have to thank our neighbours to the south for perhaps shunning that kind of multilateral diplomacy. That gives me cause for concern and our financial systems and the way we align economic prosperity [with climate change goals].”

But she’s also optimistic that some positive change is being brought about by individuals and organizations, and that young people are showing an interest in the issue.

“They’ve got the most to lose, and at least the most energy and idealism that is kind of working for them — maybe they are a bit more flexible in their ideas about what it means to have a good life which is in alignment with the principles of sustainability.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

FOSSIL FUEL TALK

Appadurai will speak at Tri-City Amnesty event Talk will be held at Pasta Polo on Dec. 10

A Coquitlam resident who has campaigned for fossil fuel accountability will be the keynote speaker at Tri-City Amnesty International’s annual fundraising dinner next Monday.

Anjali Appadurai has participated in the United Nations climate convention and is currently a climate communications specialist for West Coast Environmental Law. The event at which she is to speak will also be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the UN’s universal declaration of human rights and the Tri-City Amnesty chapter’s “focus this year is the fossil fuel and mining industries and how they impact communities,” according to Joy Silver of Amnesty.

Petitions and letters will

be available for signing at the dinner.

They highlight many cases APPADURAI such as the 2014 Mount Polley copper mine disaster in the Interior that has left people in local communities afraid to fish, swim or drink water in the surrounding lakes and rivers, according to an Amnesty press release.

Other cases to be highlighted are issues in Kenya, Vietnam and El Salvador.

The event includes a buffet dinner, a performance by local musician Tony Prophet and a silent auction. It will be held at Pasta Polo, 2754 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam Dec. 10 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available at eventbrite.com. For information, call 604-941-2606 or 604464-7706.

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METRO VANCOUVER

Utility rates in Coq. on the rise in 2019 But residents will not pay more for garbage collection Grant GranGer The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam utility rates and fees are going up in 2019 but garbage collection rates will stay the same.

Monday, city council approved an average rate increase of approximately 2% for water utility fees and 5% for sewer and drainage, with no rate increase planned for solid waste.

According to a report to council, water costs to municipalities from Metro Vancouver are expected to increase by 11.2% in 2019.

Buying the water is about 54% of Coquitlam’s total 2019 water budget. To offset the large increase, the city is going to draw upon its water utility reserve to keep the increase to 2%. To do that, however, the single family rate will jump 6.7% while the multi-family fee will decrease by 4.4%.

The difference comes from a 2015 decision by the city to phase in a more equitable

RICHARD STEWART distribution of the charges because the cost to supply water to multi-family units is lower than it is for single-family homes. The differential should be readjusted by 2020, said the report.

Metro Vancouver’s bill to Coquitlam for sewer and drainage in 2019 is expected to jump by 16.5% due to a number of capital improvement projects by the regional district.

However, the city is dipping into its sewer utility reserve to help keep the increase down to 5%.

Coun. Dennis Marsden said there had been some talk at Metro Vancouver about some cost savings in their capital projects that might eventually be passed down to municipali-

ties.

“Pipes, pumps and plants, all of them require a whole bunch of investment in the next few years to deal with the growth in our communities,” said Mayor Richard Stewart.

“There’s pressures from members of the [Metro Vancouver] board to examine those costs, the water savings would flow back [to municipalities].”

Coun. Craig Hodge, who sits on the regional district’s board with Stewart, said many of the capital projects won’t come on board for a couple of years, so if there are some savings it won’t be much.

Council also approved fee changes that will boost revenues by approximately $450,000 in 2019.

Revenue from the building bylaw fees is being boosted by 3.2% to account for inflation and generate an anticipated $193,800. Planning and development fees are also to go up 3.2% which will bring in $34,300.

Parks fees identified as being below average or below the neighbouring municipal average, including indoor and outdoor pool club rentals, are being raised 3.2% adding $73,500 to city coffers.

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WII BOWLING

Seniors feel the thrill of victory Mario Bartel The Tri-CiTy News

The thrill of victory never gets old. Even when you are.

A group of septuagenarians, octogenarians and even a nonagenarian at the Astoria Retirement Residence in Port Coquitlam is still basking in the glory of its recent victory in the Sienna West Wii bowling championship.

The semi-annual tournament is contested every fall and spring between teams of video game bowling enthusiasts from five retirement homes around Metro Vancouver.

The victory was especially sweet for the Astoria seniors as it was their second straight title after they had yielded the winner’s trophy for several years to a bunch of upstarts from White Rock, said Bob Ivens, the 86-year-old selfproclaimed Wii master of the group, who’s no stranger to perfect scores.

Ivens credits his ability to flick his wrist just right to guide the video ball to knock down all the digital pins to his affinity for real-life 10-pin bowling when he was much younger.

“It seems it’s my thing,” he said. “The muscle memory comes back.”

Sue Bolton, the lifestyle

consultant at Astoria who has helped organize the tournament since it started in 2009, said that kind of physical and mental engagement is important for the facility’s elderly residents.

Anna Manning, a 93-yearold Wii bowler since she moved into Astoria in 2010, said the two or three practice sessions held in the activity room every week are a great reason to leave her suite.

“I just wanted to keep busy and not sit around,” she said, adding a smooth delivery is the key to her success at the virtual lanes.

Peggy Hobbs, 89, said she had trouble sleeping the night before the big championship tournament.

“It gets the adrenaline going,” she said. “It’s something you enjoy doing.”

Bolton said the tournament becomes a major social happening at whichever residence is hosting it, with other seniors filling the activity room to cheer on the 50 to 60 bowlers.

Terry Steemers, 89, said all the excitement “makes you feel at least a year younger.”

Astoria will defend its title next spring.

Bolton said she can hardly wait. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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Residents at the Astoria Retirement Residence in Port Coquitlam recently took home the championship at the Sienna West Wii bowling tournament. The event is held semi-annually in Metro Vancouver and features teams from five retirement homes across the region.

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COLD/WET WEATHER MAT PROGRAM

More churches join Coq. shelter program Gary MCKenna The Tri-CiTy News

The Hope for Freedom Society has found two more churches to participate in its cold/wet weather mat program to help the homeless this winter.

Rob Thiessen, the organization’s director, said he is seeking a temporary use permit from the city of Coquitlam to allow for the operation of homeless shelter at Cornerstone Seventh-Day Adventist Church in January and St. Laurence Anglican in March. The item will be discussed at a public hearing next Monday at city hall.

“Some of the churches we have used in the past are no longer available,” Thiessen said, noting St. Andrews United in Port Moody is being redeveloped and the new owners of the former Grace Christian Fellowship in Port Coquitlam have decided not to participate in the shelter program.

The cold/wet weather mat program has existed in the TriCities since 2007, rotating between churches each month to offer homeless people a place to sleep in the wintertime. The program was put on

ROB THIESSEN hiatus following the opening of a permanent facility at 3030 Gordon Ave. in 2015.

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The program operates the same way it did between 2007 and 2015. Shelter users are bused to the site from a predetermined meeting point and the operation is staffed by volunteers between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Thiessen said most residents don’t realize a shelter is operating in their neighbourhood because the homeless people are brought in late at night and leave early in the

morning. He added that when the shelter ran previously, Hope for Freedom was successful at getting hundreds of people into permanent housing.

So far this year, Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship hosted the shelter in October, followed

by Calvary Baptist Church in November. The program is currently operating out of Coquitlam Alliance Church until the end of December.

“It has been going good,” Thiessen said of the first two months of operation, noting that four people in October were moved off the street and into treatment.

Still, he said attendance has not been as brisk as he had initially expected.

“We’ve been hovering around half,” Thiessen said, adding that about 10 to 15 people use the shelter each night.

He said it could take a while for word to get out to the homeless community that the rotating shelter is back. With temperatures dipping this week, Thiessen added, it is likely more homeless people will take advantage of the program. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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When new jobs are posted, there is often movement as current employees change into the new spots, creating some juggling and vacant posts that need to be filled. As well, there is a constant need to find people to fill in when staff are sick.

He speculated that the increase in the number of students who arrived in schools in September could be because some people consider the Tri-Cities an affordable place to live.

“I think we’ve had a lot of success. Maybe people are moving from perhaps where they can’t afford to live anymore. Quite often, word of mouth gets around if someone had a good experience,” McNaughton said.

Typically, schools are visited between January and March to get a good idea of the support needed, with McNaughton’s team doing a needs assessment using a tool developed locally that looks at student health, safety and education needs for children with autism, chronic health issues, developmental disabilities and other educational needs. These children get extra provincial funding to meet their special needs.

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School District 43 projected it would have 80 new students requiring assistance in September but an additional 58 enrolled.

The EA staffing requirements for the year are put into the budget for April, with the idea of deploying support workers to schools in September. But this year, 58 more students arrived in September — in addition to the 80 originally projected and on top of 980 students with special needs already in local schools.

The result is the district is constantly hiring. A crop of practicum students in classrooms could help meet the need for more staff when they graduate from college programs and McNaughton expects that a recent job fair will generate resumes, as well. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

Visit coquitlam.ca/acv2019 for an application package including a detailed description of the committees and their Terms of References.

Interested applicants are required to submit an application that demonstrates your passion for the community as well as any knowledge relevant to the committee you are applying for.

You can also pick up an application package at Coquitlam City Hall, City Clerk’s Office, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC.

Meetings will generally take place monthly or bi-monthly on a weekday evening starting in February 2019.

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DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES 2018 Update

Development Cost Charges (DCCs) are fees levied on new development to support investments in building new City infrastructure – specifically transportation (roads, cycling and sidewalk facilities), water, sewer, drainage, new parkland and certain park improvement projects.

DCCs were last updated by the City in 2015. The DCC update requires a Bylaw which must be approved by City Council and the Province, and include consultation with stakeholders such as the development industry and the community.

How can you provide feedback?

Information about the 2018 DCC Update is available on the City’s website at coquitlam.ca/dccupdate. We encourage you to read the information and send any questions or feedback to: Finance & Technology Department 604-927-3931 | finance@coquitlam.ca

WE’RE MOVING AHEAD TELL US WHAT YOU THINK We want to make our parks, recreation and culture services even better for youth. Complete the Phase Two survey online Nov. 19 – Dec. 10, 2018—you could win a $100 gift card to Coquitlam Centre. Plus, your feedback will help guide our plan. coquitlam.ca/youthplan

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RON COMEAU, a Coquitlam resident, snapped this photograph last winter of his daughter, Naomi Comeau, amidst strings of Christmas lights at Lights at Lafarge, the winter display that’s open daily from dusk to 11 p.m. through Jan. 21 (and later on New Year’s Eve).

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Send us your best seasonal snaps The Tri-City News is looking for outstanding holiday/winter photos — one of which will adorn the front page of our final edition before Christmas. If you would like your photo to be considered for publication, email it to newsroom@tricitynews.com no later than Monday, Dec. 17 with “holiday photos” in the subject line. A couple of notes:

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n Although you may send low-resolution photos for review, the photo chosen for print

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NOTICE OF INTENTION

City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4863, 2018 TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 40 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam Council intends to consider adoption of City of Coquitlam “Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4863, 2018”.

The intent of the Bylaw is to close and remove the highway dedication of a 0.270 ha (29,022.7 sq.ft.) portion of the Delestre Avenue road allowance adjacent to 319 North Road. The resulting parcel created by the road cancellation is proposed to be consolidated with adjacent lands at 319 North Road.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please submit them in writing no later than noon on 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; or • By fax at 604-927-3015.

A copy of Bylaw No. 4863, 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 (604-927-3475), 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 Council hereby gives notice of the intention to sell the above described 0.270 ha (29,022.7 sq.ft.) portion of Delestre Avenue proposed to be closed and highway dedication removed.

Join the Magic during Lights at Lafarge!

Enhance your experience while visiting Lights at Lafarge. Drop-in for weekly Gleneagle Secondary School Take Action Club [photo] 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.

Friday, Dec. 7 Caroling Night

Saturday, Dec. 8 Mystery Mascot Hunt

Sunday, Dec. 2 Scavenger Hunt

Douglas College will lead a festive caroling sing-a-long. Join the fun and get in the spirit of the season.

Discover hidden mascots around the lake in this fun, interactive hunt. Make sure to pose for a picture and tag it with #parkspark!

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

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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

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A special thanks to the Vanier Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada Classes who helped put together strings of lights and decorated some pop-bottle tulips for our display!

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That’s not exactly a stellar result but we get it, and we know the excuses. We’ve made a few ourselves.

It goes something like this: There’s not enough time to sort through the packaging and fill out the required ballot; the mail was delayed because of the postal strike and I’m not sure I can get it delivered on time; there are too many other things to worry about; the choices are complicated and the dog ate my ballot.

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Wrong move to remove Coq.’s BMX facility The Editor, Re. “BMXers slam vote to level bike park” (front page, The Tri-City News, Nov. 28).

I am not a BMX rider and I enjoy the festival events held at Town Centre Park but I was saddened to learn of the decision to close the BMX park to expand the festival area.

Society is struggling to engage young people in our democratic processes and is also struggling to find ways to encourage them to get away from computers and phones and do something active, healthy and outdoors. Shutting down the park without consultation or a clear alternative plan sends the wrong message on both fronts.

Adrian Stimpson, Coquitlam

‘SHAME ON yOu’

The Editor, A letter to Coquitlam mayor and council: Why don’t you ask the children what they think about

the bike park taken away from them and ask the taxpayers who paid for it. You give, then you take away — shame on you.

My husband and I walk around Lafarge Lake and, in the summer, there are a lot of children on their bikes there having a great time. Maybe you should check for yourself when the kids are not in school on nice days.

At the time it was built, council thought it was a good idea. What happened?

You are just putting more children out on the street. They can’t al afford baseball and or hockey, which is outrageously overpriced. We know because our grandson played both sports for about 10 years and it cost his parents a fortune.

Mayor and council, please rethink this ridiculous idea so we can save some children from the streets.

Jean Wickens, Coquitlam

Bears are around as late as Dec. now

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Two-time Canadian Olympic BMX racer Tory Nyhaug of Coquitlam (in a photo taken from his Facebook page) is one critic of a city council vote last month to get rid of the BMX and mountain bike park in Town Centre Park.

The Editor, Residents on Port Moody’s north shore neighbourhood of Heritage Mountain were awakened last night (Dec. 2) around 3:45 a.m. by banging noises and a heavy item being dragged along the street.

Upon investigation, I found it was a late-hibernating black bear going through the neighbour’s garbage.

It is unusual to see black bears in the area in December.

Bears do show up in the neighbourhood during the summer months but this is a first in December in over 30 years of living in the area.

Residents should be reminded to be vigilant about locking up their garbage carts and not to place anything that may attract weather-non-conforming bruins.

It also goes to show that climate change is having its effect.

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Trustee remembered for character, dedication Former colleagues of Gail Alty remember the retired Coquitlam school trustee as a person with character who was dedicated to serving students and families in School District 43.

Alty, who served the school district for 21 years as a trustee, passed away on the weekend in East Sooke, where she lived with her husband, Dave Gallard.

Keith Watkins, a Port Moody trustee, remembers Alty as a woman who was more interested in making life better for

students and employees than scoring points for being political.

“She was not a politician.

She brought character to the board table,” said Watkins, who remembers Alty running for trustee after serving as president of the District Parent Advisory Council. “She always tried to do the right thing.”

Board chair Barb Hobson, a Coquitlam trustee who served on the board of education with Alty, said in the email that Alty would be remembered for her

dedication.

“Ms. Alty dedicated herself to education in the Tri-Cities region and we are forever grateful for her many contributions,” Hobson said.

Alty was first elected to the school board in 1993 and last ran in 2014, when she lost a bid for re-election. She previously worked as an education assistant and her daughter is a teacher in SD43.

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Coq. cops want to Cram the Cruiser with food for Share Mounties and volunteers will be filling up police cars with non-perishable food donations Saturday as part of the Coquitlam RCMP’s sixth annual Cram the Cruiser food drive.

Last year, Coquitlam RCMP officers collected 583 lb. of food and more than $1,700 for

Share Family and Community Services, a total the RCMP said it is hoping to beat in 2018.

“This is a positive event where officers from the Coquitlam RCMP meet the public and come together to make our community better,” said Cpl. Michael McLaughlin.

“We all have bills to pay and

mouths to feed, and it’s always humbling to see how people can be so generous to help complete strangers.”

Cram the Cruiser will be held in the parking lot at the Real Canadian Superstore at Westwood Street and Lougheed Highway Saturday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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Check out these displays: hundreds of thousands of lights, decorations & more Here is a list of some of the Christmas light displays currently open in the Tri-Cities:

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• 1417 Garibaldi Pl.: John and Trudy invite you to enjoy their homemade Christmas for the 34th year. More than 100 hand-painted display pieces on the house and in the yard. Two themes: traditional Christmas with manger scene, shepherds, wise men and angels; and contemporary Christmas with Santa, reindeer, toy trains, nutcrackers and singing snowmen — all lit up with more than 6,000 lights, which are on from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily. If you enjoy the lights, consider an online donation to Share Family and Community Services (www. sharesociety.ca).

• 927 Lillian St.: The Romas family has a pretty display of thousands of twinkling lights, polar bears, penguins, Santa, shivering snowman, horse and carriage, trees, reindeer, snowflakes, presents and more.

Open daily through Jan. 1 from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m.

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send Us yOUR dIsPLAy deTAILs The Tri-City News is publishing a list of large light displays in the Tri-Cities for Christmas.

To add your home to the light list, send your name and address along with details of your display (how many lights, special displays, hours and days of operation plus any charities for which you’re collecting money or food), even a photo, to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

As well, when we publish the list, the online version of the story will include a map of display locations.

You can get alerts about the list by following us on Twitter @TriCityNews and look for more information on our Facebook page.

12, and his grandfather have been decorating the front of their townhouse for the past four years. Even though his grandpa is having knee replacement surgery, he took the time to help decorate once again. There are about 4,000 lights, illuminated icicles and arches, trees, candy canes and a blow-up Santa with reindeer.

The display is on daily from 5 to 10 p.m.

• 3313 Rae St.: Miracle on Rae Street is a magical experience of more than 200,000 lights synchronized ed to music, plus ground displays. A highlight is the 90-foot deco-

rated tree. Open through Jan. 2, Sunday to Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 5 to 11 p.m. Contributions to the Share food bank are gratefully accepted. (Note: As a courtesy to neighbours, please don’t block or turn around in driveways. Due to the high volume of traffic, you may want to park on Prairie Avenue and walk the few steps to view the display.)

• 1228 Oriole Pl.: Thousands of lights are set to 10 different songs on 48 channels. Lights are on from 530 to 10 p.m. nightly. Donations are accepted for the Royal Columbian Hospital NICU.

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Parents with children at Eagle Mountain middle school in Anmore are “beyond frustrated” by delays in resolving the leakage of contaminated water from a nearby septic field that services the Anmore Green Estates housing complex.

The latest is an extension granted to the village of Anmore by the Ministry of Environment to submit a plan to manage its liquid waste. That plan, which is required by a pollutionabatement order issued to the village by the ministry Aug. 17, was supposed to be ready

by Nov. 30. But on Nov. 27, the Environment Minister George Heyman granted a request from Anmore’s council to extend the deadline. It is now due April 30, 2019.

But he rejected Anmore’s desire to have the order rescinded altogether.

Diane MacSporran, the president of Eagle Mountain’s parent advisory committee, said she’s “disappointed but not surprised” by the ministry’s extension of its deadline.

“This long, drawn-out process does not reflect their ‘priority’ or ‘greatest concern’ to protect the students,” she said, referring to Heyman’s motivation to issue the abatement order to the village as a way to

expedite a resolution following two engineering reports that affirmed the only way to ensure no further leakage from the septic fields is to hook the 51-unit strata complex into Port Moody’s sewer system less than 60 metres away.

At the time, the minister was critical of Anmore’s unwillingness to accommodate a resolution to the problem that first surfaced almost a year ago when the strata erected blue steel fencing on the school’s property to prevent kids from accessing the hillside field where water contaminated by E. coli and fecal coliform was detected during routine testing in Sept., 2017.

“The village has taken no significant actions to prevent or mitigate the risk of further pollution to the grounds of Eagle Mountain middle school,” he said.

But Anmore Mayor John McEwen said the village “has been working diligently to determine a resolution to the problem, despite our limited jurisdiction.”

In a letter sent to Heyman Nov. 21, McEwen said rescinding the pollution-abatement order or at least extending the deadline for the waste management plan would “acknowledge the efforts the village is making to resolve this matter.”

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He added Anmore village council would consider its next steps at a closed meeting scheduled for last night (Tuesday).

All of Anmore is currently on septic systems, which, McEwen said, is part of the village’s semirural character that is affirmed in its official community plan.

He said any change to that plan, such as hooking into a sewer system and becoming a mem-

ber of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Discharge District, which administers sewer systems in the region, would require amending the OCP, a long, involved process with extensive public consultation.

McEwen said council has agreed to allow a sewer connection to the 51 properties that currently comprise Anmore Green Estates but only if the strata pays all the costs as well as ongoing fees and maintenance. He estimated those costs to be about $250,000 plus an-

nual flow charges to the city of Port Moody of $10,000, increasing to $12,000 in five years.

But Brandie Roberts, the vice-president of Anmore Green’s strata, said that’s too much for homeowners to bear and, on Oct. 12, the strata filed suit in B.C. Supreme Court to compel the village to allow it to subdivide the property on top of a decommissioned septic field to allow 11 more homes to be built and help pay for the sewer connection. Oct. 19, the judge hearing the case rejected the strata’s petition for a quick

decision and ordered a full hearing. A date for that has yet to be set.

Meanwhile, MacSporran said, parents remain skeptical.

“We find it absurd that we are approaching a year since high levels of E. coli and fecal coliform were detected,” she said, adding she has heard from parents whose kids play soccer at the nearby pitch that the smell of sewage can be noticeable at times.

“I wonder if the fences and the smells are our new reality.” mbartel@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.

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teacher inspired Japan pilgrimage Crocker raising funds for bursary teacher started Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

What is a teacher’s legacy?

What happens after the last test is marked, photos of that final field trip have been taken and all those inspired students have graduated?

A Riverside secondary graduate found out — and it cost him sore feet, a few lost pounds and a changed perspective on life.

Five years after the death of Riverside French immersion teacher Jacques-André Larrivée, Cole Crocker decided to take on the challenge his beloved teacher couldn’t complete because he died of a heart attack halfway through.

Crocker embarked on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, the final 250 km of the 1,200-km walking tour, visiting the last 29 of 88 temples along the route that the late Port Coquitlam teacher was unable to finish.

“The choice of travelling to Japan came out of my memory of my teacher passing away in Japan,” said Crocker, now a mechanical engineer who was in the Riverside class of 2007.

Larrivée passed away in 2013 after completing about half, or 600 km, of the famous Shikoku Pilgrimage, which he tackled as a post-retirement excursion with his friend Leo Lebrun.

The death came as a shock to Crocker, who viewed Larrivée as a mentor and father figure.

“He was a very formidable force in one’s life in the development of young people,” Crocker told The Tri-City News.

“The intensity he brought to the classroom — I came to respect it for how he educates people, not just in the French

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Jacques-André Larrivée, a French Immersion teacher, was the inspiration for a pilgrimage in Japan for Riverside secondary school graduate Cole Crocker, above. Below: Inside and outside one of the temples on the Shikoku pilgrimage. Some of the temples required a hike up a mountain. language, but helping students to become adults.”

The idea of wrapping up the walk Larrivée and Lebrun started seemed like a good way to accomplish two goals: see a

little bit of the world and give back to the community and teacher he so loved.

Before leaving in September, Crocker spoke with Lebrun, a noted walker, who told The Tri-

City News he was impressed with the young man’s vision to finish the last one-quarter of the pilgrimage.

“What Cole tried to do was complete what we began and

he successfully did that and was able to pass on what it was we attempted to do there,” said Lebrun, who started a French immersion program at School District 43 with Larrivée in the

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With Lebrun’s blessing, Crocker set off on his 10-day walking trip, bringing with him a plush frog, one of a large collection that was auctioned off at Larrivée’s memorial in 2013. “It had been on my book shelf. It turned out to be a focal point,” Crocker said.

“I had a connection to him, and the frog was key to that,” Crocker recalled.

The frog, a symbol for Larrivée, who joked about Quebecois people being called frogs, was a constant companion. It was with him when he visited the temples and was placed nearby when Crocker lit candles in Larrivée’s name and participated in Buddhist chants, sometimes so exhausted after walking 40 km that day, all he could do was meditate.

Now home, Crocker is waiting for the frog to be mailed to him in a package from Japan, another reminder of his teacher’s legacy, and the importance of completing the 1,200 journey that the older men started years earlier.

“Not one of us did the whole thing. All of us completed it together. I want to recognize that we completed it as a bit of a team.”

He also wants to raise funds for a bursary started by Larrivée held in trust by School District 43 for promising French Immersion students seeking to enrol in post-secondary education.

His journey over, Crocker is more appreciative than ever of Larrivée’s legacy to encourage his students to reach their goals and wants to be part of the legacy.

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A fistful of stories in weird western fiction A GOOD READ VANESSA COLANTONIO

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owadays, with the popularity of genres like science-fiction, fantasy and crime fiction, westerns seem quaint and old school at best, problematic at worst.

But, as in film, the western has been revived in newer and unconventional ways in recent years. There has been the rise in popularity of the “weird western,” a hybrid genre that blends elements of the traditional western (a lawless frontier, a hero fighting against all odds) with those of other types of fiction such as noir, mystery, horror and science-fiction (namely the alternate Victorian universe known as steampunk).

Kathleen Kent’s The Outcasts is one of many westerns featuring a strong female lead character, in this case Lucinda Carter, who is determined to start her life over after escaping a Texas brothel. But what makes the novel a weird — or, better, quirky — western is the odd array of characters that makes up the landscape (the Gulf Coast circa the 1870s): a stingy landlady, a rookie Texas Ranger and a serial killer, among others. The Outcasts is a gripping western novel that is also part-crime fiction and parthistorical fiction.

In Sea of Rust by C. Robert Cargill, the wild frontier is a post-apocalyptic, post-human Earth that has become Martian in its barrenness. The robots have eradicated all human life and all artificial intelligence (AI) has been uploaded to a One World Intelligence — all AI except for that of a minority of rogue robots who simply will not give up their individuality. One resister, Brittle, roams through the new lawless frontier trying to maintain himself with parts from dying robots while making sense of the life he has led.

Noirish detective fiction, the supernatural and the sheriffcentred westerns all combine in Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files series (15 novels and 23 short stories). Harry Dresden is a private investigator/wizard in a present

day Chicago inhabited by werewolves, demigods and ghosts — think of a combination of The Untouchables, Gunsmoke and Kolchak, the Night Stalker.

Storm Front is the first book in the series and, in it, Dresden’s consulting business is down in the dumps until he is hired to investigate a double murder in Chicago’s mob underworld.

Likely the best known of the weird westerns, The Dark Tower series by Stephen King combines the western with elements of Tolkien-style fantasy novel as well as some science fiction. The series is seven books long, not counting a prequel novella, The Little Sisters of Eluria, and an interquel (Book 4.5) entitled The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole.

The series arc has Roland Deschain, the last living member of the Gunslingers, searching for the Dark Tower, said to be the nexus of all universes.

He eventually finds it in the last book and, once inside, makes a shocking discovery.

Red Country by Joe Abercrombie is a standalone novel set within the world of his First Law trilogy. This world combines the revengetale western with the age-ofexploration historical novel and the supernatural horror novel. In Red Country, a farmer named Shy South has just had her brother and sister abducted and her family house burned

down. Thereafter, Shy and her stepfather, Lamb, set out on a long, strange, violent journey through the plains of the Far Country and up into unmapped mountain territory to recover her siblings. Along the way, Shy and Lamb are forced to confront their bloody pasts in order to find the strength to go on.

Steampunk author Cherie Priest began her Clockwork Century series with the novel Boneshaker. In Seattle in an alternate 19th century, Briar, the wife of a missing inventor, and her son search for his

to kill a gold prospector named Hermann Kermit Warm.

Easier said than done as the Sisters brothers get caught up in myriad misadventures on the way and, when they finally meet up with Warm, they decide instead to join him on his search for gold just outside of San Francisco.

Rustle up some of these wild, weird westerns at your local library — if you can handle ’em.

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The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt is a black comedy in which two hitmen, Charlie and Eli Sisters, are paid by their boss, the Commodore,

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TC CALENDAR THURSDAY, DEC. 6 • 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.

MONDAY, DEC. 10 • Rhymes of Times, 10:3011:30 a.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Join PoCo Heritage’s guided reminiscing session for adults and share your stories with the group.

TUESDAY, DEC. 11 • Heritage Detectives, 10 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives (also Dec. 18). Join our resident historian Bryan Ness in a weekly exploration of different aspects of Port Coquitlam’s heritage and history.

• 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.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 • 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.

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• The Cutie Circle meets on the second Sunday of each month (except December) from 2 to 4 p.m. in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre for some lively and joyful strumming, singalong and open mic. All welcome. Light refreshments are provided. Cuties volunteers perform and teach in the community and also offer a free annual seven-week ukulele workshop series for absolute beginners at Leigh Square in the spring. Info: cutiecircle.com or 604-552-8537 (UKES).

• Tri-City Strummers meet every Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. to sing and play ukuleles at The Club (meeting place for adults 50+), 101 Noons Creek Dr., Port Moody. All levels are welcome to join this fun and friendly group. A small kitchen offers lunch. Info: Ellen, 39lndanz@gmail.com or Maggie, maggiebrinton@gmail.com.

• Tri-Cities Women’s Friendship Club is an active social group for mature women.

Info: irene525@telus.net.

• The Club Port Moody, a gathering place for those over 50 at 101 Noons Creek Dr., hosts a number of regular events, including: crocinole, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.; knitting, Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m.; cribbage, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon; ukelele group, Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Info: theclubportmoody.com.

• Pacific Digital Photography Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school. Guests always welcome.

Visit www.pdpc.ca for additional info on PDPC and for a listing of club meeting dates and speakers.

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

MONDAY, DEC. 17 • Heritage Writers’ Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Start capturing your life story for family and posterity. No preparation required; just bring a pen and paper, or your laptop computer.

• HEAR Branch of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association meets, 1-3 p.m., 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 insight and consumer information. Info: Anna 604-939-0327.

TUESDAY, DEC. 18 • Heritage Detectives, 10 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Join our resident historian Bryan Ness in a weekly exploration of different aspects of Port Coquitlam’s heritage and history.

THURSDAY, DEC. 20 • Burke Mountain’s community association, the North East Coquitlam Ratepayers, meet, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr. Short business meeting will be followed by a Christmas social. All Burke Mountain

residents welcome. Info: 604970-2579

TUESDAY, JAN. 8 • 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.

• 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.

CLUBS • Hoy/Scott Streamkeepers meet the third Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Public Library Poirier branch.

Info: hoyscottcreeks.org or hoyscottwatershed@gmail.com.

• Coquitlam Gogos meet the third Wednesday of each month at Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam, 1-3 p.m.

Gogos raises awareness and money for African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS. New members are welcome. Info: coquitlamgogos@ gmail.com or Pam, 604-4690265.

• Canadian Council of the Blind Dogwood Chapter meets weekly on Thursdays, 12:302:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam).

Info: whitecane@shaw.ca.

• Shoreline Writers’ Society meets, 1 p.m., on the third Sunday of every month at Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St. New members welcome. Info: Helmi, 604-4628942.

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•A Tri-City Christmas •

Tri-City holiday happenings for all ages

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DEC. 12 STORYTIME

JINGLE BELLS SWIM

Coquitlam librarians read a tale next to the fireplace at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) at 6:30 p.m. Families can enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and cookies, too.

Registration is required; admission is by donation. Info: coquitlamheritage.ca.

DEC. 14 ICE TIME

Coquitlam Express Jr. A Hockey Club takes on the Chilliwack Chiefs at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m. Info: coquitlamexpress.ca.

DEC. 16 SANTA ON ICE

Head over to the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. or 2:30 to 4 p.m. for some activities with Old St. Nick. Free hot cocoa will be served after each round. Family rates apply; rentals not included. Info: coquitlam.ca.

Slip on your swimsuit for the Jingle Bellsthemed swim with games and prizes for participants, at the City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 1 to 3 p.m. Regular admission rates. Info: coquitlam. ca.

JUST FOR KIDS

Santa will pop into the Poirier community centre (630 Poirier St., Coquitlam) for some family fun between 2 and 4 p.m. or 4 and 6 p.m. Admission is $2. Registration required.

Info: coquitlam.ca.

GYPSY JAZZ

Keith Bennett and L.J. Mounteney join Van Django for their Cool Yule: A Swingin’ Christmas Show — gypsy jazz style — at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The show is part of Evergreen’s TD Music Series. Info: evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

VARIETY SHOW

Seniors at the Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam) celebrate the holidays

with festive music and performance by the member entertainers, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Tickets are $8/$3. Info: coquitlam.ca.

HOCKEY GAME

Coquitlam Express Jr. A Hockey Club takes on the Powell River players at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 3 p.m. Info: coquitlamexpress.ca.

VENOSTA CHRISTMAS TEA

Celebrate the holidays with the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St., Port Moody) by climbing aboard its 1920s passenger train car, the Venosta, while it is decorated for the season. Enjoy tea, hot chocolate and baked foods while listening to Christmas music and spending time with friends and family. Reserve a spot by calling 604-939-1648.

Info: portmoodymuseum.org.

SKATE WITH SANTA

Skate with Santa at the Port Coquitlam recreation complex (2150 Wilson Ave.) from 1:15 to 3:45 p.m. Regular admission rates apply.

Info: portcoquitlam.ca.

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The Sam Roberts Band along with Kelly Prescott and Tracey Brown roll into Port Moody at 4:20 p.m. (behind the rec complex) and Port Coquitlam (at the West Coast Express station) at 6 p.m. for the conclusion of the cross-country CP Rail Holiday Train.

Donations of cash and non-perishable goods will be accepted for the Share food bank. Info: cpr.ca/holiday-train/ schedule-canada.

CHRISTMAS TRAIN TEA

The Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) is hosting its annual Christmas Tea on the Train by reservation only. Three seatings at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Cost is $19/$5. Info: portmoodymuseum.org. see,next page

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Ballet, skating and the Penguin Plunge (1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 1 to 3 p.m. Regular admission rates apply. Info: coquitlam.ca.

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DEC. 19 RUSSIAN BALLET

NEW YEAR’S EVE SKATE

Ballet Victoria delights with the Christmas favourite, The Nutcracker, at 7 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Info: evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

Pack the skates and helmets for the family for the Dec. 31 skate at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from noon to 3 p.m. Kids must be at least 7 to go without an adult on the ice. Admission is $3.50. Info: portmoody.ca.

DEC. 21 SING SONG

ICE TIME

Help the city to fill the shores of Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way) for the annual sing-a-long to the holiday tune Jingle Bells, at 7:30 p.m. Info: coquitlam.ca/parkspark.

DEC. 24 LACE UP

Tour the ice at the Port Coquitlam recreation complex (2150 Wilson Ave.) for the last day of the year from noon to 2 p.m. or 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. Info: portcoquitlam.ca.

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Celebrate Christmas Eve with a skate at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Regular admission rates apply. Info: coquitlam.ca.

SKATING TIME

There are two public ice skating times at the Port Coquitlam recreation complex (2150 Wilson Ave.) today: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:45 to 2 p.m. Regular admission rates apply.

Info: portcoquitlam.ca.

XMAS EVE SKATE

Take the family to the Christmas Eve skate at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from noon to 3 p.m. Kids must be at least 7 to go without an adult on the ice.

Admission is $3.50. Info: portmoody.ca.

DEC. 30 FACE OFF

The Coquitlam Express Jr. A Hockey Club faces the Langley team at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam)

at 3 p.m. Info: coquitlamexpress.ca.

DEC. 31 GOODBYE 2018

Circle the rink at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) with friends and family from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. Regular admission rates apply. Info: coquitlam.ca.

SPLASH!

Don your bathing suit for the New Year’s Eve swim at the City Centre Aquatic Complex

JAN. 1 PENGUIN PLUNGE

Ring in 2019 in style with the annual Penguin Plunge at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray St., Port Moody).

Registration starts at noon with the public dip at 1 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Pleasantside community association with proceeds supporting programs at Old Orchard Hall, Play Pals, Can Can dancers and seniors badminton. A small concession will be open. Entry is $5 per person or $10 per family. Info: portmoody.ca.

Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for the Holiday Season!

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Aunt Leah’s sells trees, helps others Non-profit helps young people with job, life skills, and keeps them off streets Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

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hen you buy a Christmas tree at one of Aunt Leah’s Place tree lots, you’re not only bringing the spicy smell of nature indoors for your winter holiday, you’re helping hundreds of youths get jobs, learn life skills and stay housed.

That’s the view of Kaylie Page, a former foster youth who is now working, supporting herself and volunteering at Aunt Leah’s tree lot at Eagle Ridge United Church in Coquitlam for the next several weeks.

Page is one of 500 volunteers needed to work shifts at the Aunt Leah’s tree lot locations in Metro Vancouver and the agency is looking for local people to help out with the worthy cause.

For Page, who said Christmas hasn’t always been a happy time, helping people select trees is one of the best parts of the holiday season.

“I get to experience the joy of the holiday spirit in seeing the happy smiles,” Page told The Tri-City News.

(The Tri-City Aunt Leah’s lot is located at

Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam.)

When she was a youth, Page, now 24, had an extended family care agreement that allowed her to live with families of friends when she couldn’t live at home. But when government care ran out and Page had to make her own way, she relied on Aunt Leah’s for the help and advice normally a parent would give.

“They helped me in every aspect,” Page said, nothing that through Aunt Leah’s family care model, the young woman received counseling, help with school and food, among other things.

Now that Page is working — she has a security job and is also a community event coordinator organizing Plates of Possibilities supporting youth entrepreneurship — the young woman wants to give back to the organization by volunteering.

She urges others to do the same because the work is not only enjoyable but funds raised, approximately $500,000 last year, support Aunt Leah’s programs for youth and young moms.

“It’s worth it for me,” Page said, “It touches my heart.”

• To volunteer or find out more about the trees that are available and hours of operation, visit https://auntleahs.org. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

Kaylie Page is volunteering for the Coquitlam Aunt Leah’s tree lot this year and is looking forward to seeing many happy faces at the lot, located at Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam.

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If it snows this Xmas, try being an angel Coquitlam promoting its Snow Angel program, other cities encourage shovelling Grant GranGer The Tri-CiTy News

With the mercury hovering around the freezing mark in recent mornings, Coquitlam is calling on its residents to consider being snow angels this winter.

The city has begun its annual recruitment of volunteers willing to shovel snow for residents who are physically unable to clear their sidewalks within the 10-hour timeframe following a snowfall that Coquitlam requires its residents to do so.

The city is looking for volunteers, particularly in the Como Lake area, who are at least 16 years old and capable of shovelling snow.

They will be matched with recipients as close to their home as possible. “Demand for the service usually outstrips the supply of volunteers,” said a city news release.

In addition to the benefit of getting exercise, helping others and keeping the city safe, volunteers receive a “stylish branded scarf and toque, a shovel and a reflective vest.”

Snow angels are only required to clear city sidewalks — not private walkways and

driveways — from one or two assigned homes within the 10 hours bylaw requirement.

Any Coquitlam resident age 16 and up can sign up. Volunteers are needed throughout Coquitlam – but particularly in the Como Lake area – and are matched to recipients as close to their home as possible. The volunteers must complete an application process which includes an orientation session and shovelling training. There are also reference and criminal record checks.

The service is available to Coquitlam seniors (65 and older) and residents with a physical disability, and are unable to clear snow adjacent to their homes.

Details about the program and on how to volunteer or become a recipient are available online at coquitlam.ca/snowangels or by phoning 604-927-6909.

Port Coquitlam no longer runs its snow angels program, but is asking residents to take the initiative to see if any neighbour needs help and shovel their walks when doing their own walks. The city also suggested residents who get ongoing help from a neighbour can nominate them for the Good Neighbour recognition program which is acknowledged at the city’s annual volunteer awards night.

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Port Moody doesn’t have a snow angels program either, but its staff is looking into the possibility of initiating a similar volunteer program as part of its winter road maintenance service improvement strategy, said spokes-

person Rosemary Lodge in an email to The Tri-City News.

She also said PoMo is encouraging residents to help out each other during snow events via its social media messaging as well as shovelling their sidewalk. newsroom@tricitynews.com

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According to a press release from the insurance corporation, there were about 150,000 crashes involving parked cars or crashes that occured in parking lots last year, resulting in 5,400 injuries.

While most parking lot crashes happen at low speeds and only result in vehicle damage, dealing with the aftermath of a crash is the quickest way to turn anyone into a Grinch.

ICBC receives hundreds of thousands of vehicle damage claims every year, with costs exceeding $1.5 billion.

Based on a sample of mall parking lots in B.C.: • an average of 200 crashes occurred at mall parking lots in 2017.

• most crashes occur in december.

• most crashes occur between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.

• most crashes occur on a Friday or Saturday.

Although some mistakenly believe that driving in parking lots is safer due to lower travel speeds, drivers need to continue practicing their safe driving habits, even while travelling in parking lots. Parking lots present drivers with unique challenges such as increased congestion and heavy pedestrian activity. The holiday season could add a layer of distraction with people more apt to be preoccupied with their

shopping list or finding a parking spot.

Drivers are encouraged to apply a bit of holiday cheer, be courteous and have a bit more patience during this time of year with these Drive Smart tips from ICBC: • The rules of the road still apply, even on private property: Drivers should know that the law still applies, even in mall parking lots.

Avoid cutting diagonally through a lot — travel only in the appropriate lanes. Don’t use your phone while driving, instead, program your navigation or holiday tunes before you start your car.

• Have your car facing out in your parking spot: This position is safest for drivers because it helps you avoid the risk of reversing into a lane with potential blind spots when leaving.

• Park further away, if you can: Instead of circling endlessly to get a spot that’s closest to the mall entrance, pick a spot that’s further away. You’ll avoid a high-traffic area where you’re more likely to crash with another vehicle or hit a pedestrian.

• Slow down and be on alert: Drivers should drive slowly in parking lots to have enough time to react to an unexpected vehicle backing out of their parking spot or an unanticipated pedestrian, especially young children, who may be harder to see.

• Pay attention to the arrows and stop signs: Many parking lots are quite narrow, restricting certain lanes to a single direction.

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orkSafeBC is reminding workers, employers and homeowners to use ladders safely, both on the job and while decorating at home for the holidays.

Between 2013 and 2017, seven workers died and there were 4,985 accepted timeloss claims — including 1,667 serious injuries — as a result of falls from ladders across all industries in B.C. “Falls from ladders are a serious safety concern in B.C., particularly at this time of year when wind, rain and snow pose hazards,” says Jessica Berglund, Senior Manager, Prevention Field Services, for WorkSafeBC. “Using a ladder safely can prevent serious injury or death. This includes choosing the right ladder, positioning it correctly and assessing hazards.”

Tips on using ladders safely: • Select the right ladder for the job and ensure it is long enough to extend one

metre above the upper landing.

• Place the ladder on a firm, level surface and inspect it before each use to ensure it’s in good working condition, looking for cracks or loose rungs.

• Maintain three points of contact while climbing a ladder: two feet and one hand, or two hands and one foot.

• Don’t work from the top two rungs of the ladder or have more than one worker on a ladder at once.

• Don’t carry heavy or bulky objects while climbing up or down a ladder.

• Wind, rain, and snow may pose hazards that need to be addressed.

• Check for power lines and ensure a minimum distance of three metres can be maintained at all times before starting work.

WorkSafeBC is an independent provincial statutory agency governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the provincial government.

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About half of the festival trees are located in PoCo Heritage, the Gathering Place (in Leigh Square Community Arts Village), city hall, Terry Fox Library and Hyde Creek recreation centre while the rest are dotted around town in store fronts.

Meanwhile, residents can vote on their favourite tree and the People’s Choice prize will be awarded Jan. 5. A jury made up of members of the Coquitlam and Port Moody heritage societies, will also hand out accolades for their best.

Festival proceeds will go into the PoCo Heritage operations. The sixth annual event is sponsored in part by The Tri-City News. newsroom@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews

f you like beautifully decorated Christmas trees, downtown Port Coquitlam is the place to be.

Participants are asked to visit as many trees as possible on the PoCo Heritage Tree Festival list for a chance to win gift cards and art works. The contest is open until Jan. 4 and forms can be downloaded at pocoheritage.org/christmasfestival.

This year’s event has 58 entries, including 10 new submissions from businesses and community groups.

Among those taking part for the first time are the Kwikwetlem First Nation, which has festooned its entry with handmade dream catchers and recycled leather trinkets (the tree is located in PoCo Heritage); and PoCo Euro-Rite FC, whose tree in the Gathering Place is adorned with paper soccer balls with

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TC CALENDAR continued from page 26 • The Tri-City Singles Social Club offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. Meetings are normally held on the third Friday of each month, excluding December, 7 p.m., at the Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (on-street parking only).

New members are welcome.

Info: Darline, 604-466-0017.

• Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Tuesdays (except first Tuesday of each month) at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo (Room 3, upstairs).

Improve your self-confidence, communication and leadership skills through public speaking; new members welcome. Info: Shirley, 604-671-1060 or shirleybrown@shaw.ca.

• Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s Toastmasters group meets Wednesdays, noon-1:15 p.m., PoCo city hall to improve communication and leadership skills. For more information, visit business.tricitieschamber.com/events.

• City of the Arts Toastmasters, dedicated to improving leadership and public speaking skills, meets 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: Mike, cityofthearts@icloud.com or cityofthearts.toastmastersclubs.org.

• Rotary Club of PoCo Centennial meets Thursdays, 4:15 p.m., Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo; new members welcome. Info: Barrie, barrie@barrieseaton.com or 604-945-6627.

• Fraser Pacific Rose Society meets last Tuesday of each

POCO ELKS LODGE • Port Coquitlam Elks Lodge 49 meets first and third Thursdays at 8 p.m. it Elks Hall, 2272 Leigh Sq. Elks are looking for new members. Group provides community service to young people and seniors in the Tri-Cities and beyond. Info: Ed, 604-945-0880 or 604-942-1345. month except August and December, 7 p.m. Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Everyone welcome.

• Downtown Coquitlam Toastmasters meet every Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.; first Wednesday of each Month at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, in the Coquitlam foundation Room; other Wednesdays in Room B2090, Douglas College, David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam.

The Toastmasters program addresses skills including public speaking, listening, evaluating and feedback, as well as leadership skills. Info: 604-936-1427.

• PoCo Lions Club meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. New members welcome. Info:: Gord, 604-9415140 or pzcgrg@shaw.ca.

• Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise meets Tuesdays, 7:15 a.m., City Centre Aquatic Complex, 1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-464-7706.

• PoMo Men’s 55-plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Tony, 604-461-5901 or Bill, 604464-1051.

• Tri-City Photography Club

meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. The club is a great way to hone your skills and meet other photographers of all levels, and has photography outings throughout the Lower Mainland. Info: www.tricityphoto.ca.

• Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club is looking for new members. The bowling green and clubhouse are next door to Dogwood Pavilion and rose garden, located at 624 Poirier St. Membership is $90 per year and includes use of practice bowls, exercise, clean air, sunshine and friendship. Info: Dennis or Flo, 604-945-2768.

• Euchre Club meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. Info: Bev, 604-942-8911.

• Tri-City Speakers Toastmasters Club meets Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., Douglas College, David Lam Campus, main building, Room B2050, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam; you can drop in for an evening to experience the effective communications and honing of leadership skills in a friendly environment. Info: tricityspeakers. toastmastersclubs.org or Sean, 778-995-5230.

• Fear speaking to a group?

Your Mom & Dad worked hard all their lives. Now help them enjoy it.

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar Get self-confidence and speaking skills as the Tri-Cities only noon-hour Toastmasters club meets at Coquitlam city hall every Tuesday, noon-1 p.m.

Guests and visitors welcome.

Info: tottcoquitlam.toastmastersclubs.org or Brad, 604-4182393.

• Friends of Coquitlam Public Library meet on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom, Poirier Branch. Info: 604-9374130.

• Morningside Toastmasters meetings are held Thursdays, 7-8:30 a.m., at Burkeview Family Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave., PoCo. Club is looking for new members who are committed to improving their public speaking, leadership and communication skills. Info: lindakozina@gmail.com or www. morningsidetoastmasters.ca.

• Dogwood Photography Group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion. Club members must be members of Dogwood Pavilion; professionals and novices alike are welcome.

Info: Arcadia, 604-936-2263 or

artistarcadi@gmail.com.

• Barnet Lions Club meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Grill restaurant, 2635 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-644-7194 or www.barnetlions.com.

• New Toastmaster club: Are you interested in having fun while developing communication and leadership skills? Would you like to be able to deliver a powerful toast at a wedding or a memorable speech, or learn to lead a team more effectively?

This is your opportunity to be a charter member of the new RP2 Toastmaster Club. The club will meet Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. at Port Moody rec complex. Info: Gene, 604 230-8030 or genevickers@hotmail.com.

• Do you want to improve your ability to speak? Check out Rocky Point Toastmasters in Port Moody. Meetings are held Mondays, 7-9:15 p.m. (guests please show up 15 minutes early) at PoMo city hall. Info: rockypoint.freetoasthost.net.

• Pocomo Hiking Club invites people to join Saturday hikes starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Rocky Point Park parking lot.

Info: Maurina, pocomohiking@ hotmail.com.

• Singles over-45 walking group meets Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. at Pitt Meadows rec centre for walks in Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows areas. Info: Graham, 604-464 1839.

• Super Strikers Youth Cricket Club plays at Mackin Park in Coquitlam; all levels welcome, including handball cricket for U16 and U14 and kanga (softball) cricket for U10. Info: 604461-2522 or kittybridgens@ yahoo.ca.

• Happy Wanderers Walking Club welcomes all singles 45 and older for walks in the TriCities and Ridge Meadows areas; meet every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Info: Marilyn, 604463-8874.

• The Kinsmen Club of PoCo is looking for new members. It is a service club operating since 1965 that combines raising money with fun times. Kinsmen meet the second Thursday of each month and commit time for projects and social events.

Anyone interested in joining or attending a meeting, call Cyrille at 604-942-4826 or email kincyril@shaw.ca.

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Campbell + Green are on board with VIA Rail this month for its artists program.

And the husband and wife will make a stop in Port Moody for a concert on Saturday night.

The pair will perform songs from their most recent album, On Being Human, at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody).

As well, Coquitlam jazz singer Jennifer Hayes will get you in the Christmas spirit with a show at the Port Moody eatery Dec. 15.

Hayes, a former vocalist in the Dal Richards Orchestra, will perform with Port Coquitlam bassist Jodi Proznick and guitarist Dave Sikula. The concert starts at 8 p.m. with a dinner at 7 p.m.

For tickets, visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.

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Young singers performing for the Coastal Sound Music Academy.

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The Nutcracker a popular theme When Diana Clark, the artistic director of the Coastal Sound Music Academy, was dreaming up ideas this past spring for her choirs’ next winter show, she landed on The Nutcracker.

Her husband was its inspiration.

Andrew Clark, who had played with the choirs in their last holiday concert with his Inlet Jazz Band, had always wanted his group to perform an 18-minute long version of the classical Russian masterpiece by the late big band leader Duke Ellington but he couldn’t find a suitable venue.

Diana Clark suggested their two ensembles partner once again for Comfort & Joy to celebrate the music in a new way.

But she didn’t know the Tchaikovsky’s ballet would be such a big hit this Christmas with Disney releasing its film The Nutcracker and the Four Realms last month.

“Everybody has got The Nutcracker on their mind this year,” she laughed, “but it’s great. It shows how timeless

the score is.”

Sunday, CSMA will have two performances: the first — a matinee — featuring the younger singers (including a cameo by the four- and fiveyear-olds); the second — an evening show — featuring the older choirs anchored by soul chanteuse Dawn Pemberton, who is also on the CSMA faculty.

Still, the audience will have a chance to sing-along with the choirs as they perform traditional tunes for the season.

Meanwhile, CSMA has been spreading Christmas joy at special events around the Tri-Cities including at the Port Coquitlam emergency services volunteers recognition, Lights at Lafarge at Coquitlam Town Centre Park and, on Saturday, at the Coquitlam Farmers Market Craft Fair.

For tickets to Comfort & Joy on Dec. 9, call the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 604-9276555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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A new film school that opened this fall in Coquitlam now has a high-profile teacher.

Ellie Harvie, a Coquitlam resident whose credits include Some Assembly Required and The New Addams Family, will be working with students at the Tri-Cities Film Studio in Maillardville.

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Tri-City residents Kyra Soo (in green) plays Dew Drop while Makena Ram is Snowflake in the Goh Ballet presentation of The Nukcracker, which runs Dec. 21 to 23 at the Queen Elizabeth Theare in Vancouver. Soo, a Grade 12 Riverside secondary student in Port Coquitlam, is double cast in the prestigious role with Ashley Coupal of North Vancouver, dancing on alternating nights for the company’s 10th anniversary production — with a solo in Act II for the Waltz of the Flowers. Soo said she’s especially keen on sharing the stage with principal dancers from the American Ballet Theatre, with steps by Emmy-award winner and Canadian choreographer, Anna-Marie Holmes, and live music by the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. For tickets, visit gohnutcracker.com.

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.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 8TH & 15TH

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Port Coquitlam

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THE SANTA TRAIN WILL DEPART WATERFRONT STATION AT 4:00PM HELPFUL HINT: The first Santa Train is traditionally the less busy of the two.

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Molly Billows leads a Celebration of Diversity on Sunday, from 4:30 to 4:45 p.m., at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) to mark the conclusion of the inaugural Reflections festival.

A multi-award winning Canadian play about a World War II veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy, for the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.

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about identity, home A Lantern Affair will shine a stronger light on multiculturalism at this year’s seasonal festival at Place des Arts.

And the Coquitlam venue has rebranded the celebration to become Reflections: Lantern Making and Storytelling to reflect the change.

Sunday’s event, which is in partnership with the Coquitlam Heritage Society, will feature the usual lantern making, music and historicalthemed activities “but we are going even deeper with how

we celebrate Coquitlam’s cultural diversity,” said Michael Fera, Place des Arts’ programming and events co-ordinator, noting, “It seems in these very trying times this theme resonates more than ever.”

This fall, First Nations spoken word artist-in-residence Molly Billows worked with Place des Arts students and around the community on how to tell stories about identity and the meaning of home.

Fera said Reflections will include the short spoken-word

poems written by more than 400 participants in Billows’ workshops; they’ll be mixed with live music for a theatrical show, between 4:30 and 4:45 p.m.

The entertainers are under the direction of Shelby Simmons with piano accompaniment by Place des Arts teacher Isaac Juarez-Flores.

• The free all-ages event runs from 2 to 5 p.m. at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Call 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca.

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PM baritone in Chor Leoni Xmas concerts A Port Moody baritone and bishop of the BC Synod for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada performs with the Chor Leoni Men’s Choir next week.

And for the conclusion of their Christmas shows in Vancouver and West Vancouver, the choir will sing Silent Night — a 200-year-old carol in which the lyrics were penned by Rev. Greg Mohr’s distant relative Joseph Mohr.

Also on the program for the Dec. 14 to 17 concerts are Snowflakes, a Zachary Wadsworth commission; a Hebrew work that welcomes in the new year; and I Saw Eternity by Paul Mealor.

As well, the choir will perform a selection of pieces from their new holiday CD, Star of Wonder. For tickets,

the annual calendar also includes information about city events, services and meetings and a waste collection schedule.

This past summer, the municipality called on local photographers to submit their pictures of which a dozen were chosen for the publication out of hundreds of submissions.

REV. GREG MOHR visit chorleoni.org.

HELLO 2019

Scenic images of Port Coquitlam are captured in the city’s new calendar, which will be mailed to PoCo residents and businesses this week.

Titled Naturally PoCo,

BANJO SONGS

Coquitlam banjoist Devon Wells will appear with his band at Buckerfield’s in East Vancouver on Saturday.

Wildwood Fire — made up of guitarist Chris Russell and Juno-award winning bassist Russell Sholberg — plays at the venue (240 Northern St.) at 8 p.m.

Email wmurfitt@shaw.ca for tickets at $25.

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8pm + 3pm Sat

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Mackey gives 1,000th performance in Jake’s gift at evergreen next week Janis Cleugh

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Her characters have deepened over the years.

And, as many Second World War veterans are now dying, so, too, has her understanding for what they went through and the sacrifices they made for Canada.

Next Saturday, Julia Mackey will deliver her 1,000th performance in Jake’s Gift, a play she devised 16 years ago as part of a workshop put on by Pacific Theatre, in 2002.

Then, she and 11 other participants — including her husband, Dirk Van Stralen — were tasked by the company’s founding artistic director, Ron Reed, to create characters using masks.

By the end of their threeweek intensive, Mackey had dreamed up an old man named Jake whose two brothers were war veterans.

But, despite Jake being part of a follow-up play, The Mercy Wild, featuring a few of the workshop characters, Mackey felt Jake hadn’t yet found his true voice.

Her answer came a few months later from CBC broadcaster Peter Mansbridge, who spoke about the upcoming 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings, in June 2004.

“I just had a gut feeling that’s where the rest of my story was,” Mackey recalled.

She rung up Veterans Affairs to confirm the D-Day ceremonies by the Canadian government were open to the public and registered as a guest.

In Normandy, France, Mackey got to work: She interviewed Canadian vets — some of whom had not travelled back to the scene since WWII — took photos and spoke to locals.

It took the Wells, B.C., resident two years to piece together Jake’s story.

She asked her mentor, Antony Holland — a WWII vet and the founder of Langara

• Dec. 11 at 8 p.m., with a pre-show chat with director/stage manager Dirk Van Stralen at 7:15 p.m.

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• Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.

• Dec. 14 at 8 p.m.

• Dec. 15 at 3 p.m.

• Dec. 15 at 8 p.m.

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Julia Mackey and Art heximer on Juno Beach, France, on June 6, 2004. “he is one of the veterans we became the closest to and we’ve kept in touch with his family for 14.5 years and they’ve become dear friends,” Mackey told the tri-City News. “Art just passed away on November 18th of this year. we were very lucky to get to see him one last time last November when we were touring not too far from his home in ontario.”

College’s Studio 58 — to take a look at her draft.

To her surprise, Holland offered only a few tweaks and a place in his Gabriola Theatre Festival in January 2007. “He was the first veteran to hear the play read through,” she said.

“He is the one that said, ‘Let’s do this.’”

From there, Jake’s Gift snowballed, winning numerous awards and countless fans in English- and French-speaking Canada (it was translated in 2014).

It played at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in 2009 and, next week, returns for six performances; the Saturday matinee will mark Mackey’s 1,000 time playing the four characters, after a dozen years.

Her show, which is directed and stage managed by Van Stralen, follows a reluctant Jake as he flies to France for the 60th anniversary of D-Day at the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian war cemetery.

There, on the shores of Juno beach, he meets 10-year-old Isabelle from the local village, who stirs some memories for Jake including the wartime death of his eldest brother, Chester, a promising musician.

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courages Jake to deal with his past.

Mackey said she based her story on six veterans from her Normandy research — one of them being Art Heximer on Ontario, who died Nov. 18.

Mackey said before she had the chance to perform the play in Normandy for the 70th anniversary of the landings, she learned she, too, had a D-Day connection: Her grandfather, who died before Mackey was born, was in the Royal Navy on a mine sweeper in the English

Channel on D-Day. “These veterans are now in their 70s and 80s and we are losing them very fast,” the British-born Mackey said.

“I feel like the play becomes more relevant each year that goes by.”

As for the upcoming 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, next June, Mackey is writing grant applications to see her play staged in Normandy.

Her aim? “We want to get Canadian war stories out there on an international level…. We feel so lucky that people are so moved by the play and I just want to share the story. We’ve lost a lot of friends over the years. This is about our promise to remember them and to pass the torch.”

• Tickets to Jake’s Gift are $42/$32/$15 and available by calling 604-927-6555 or visiting evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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The lessons about life and sport Jeff Tambellini learned playing minor hockey in Port Moody are serving him well in his new role as the coach and general manager of the BC Hockey League’s Trail Smoke Eaters.

In fact, they’ve fuelled Tambellini’s entire journey through hockey that’s taken him from the BCHL as a player to the University of Michigan, stints with three National Hockey League teams and several years with various pro teams in Switzerland and Sweden.

Through those 16 years of arduous bus rides, long plane trips and foreign lands, Tambellini said he never lost touch with the passion and joy for hockey instilled in him by his minor coaches like Gord Couling, Dave Reynolds, Mark Kelsch, Brian Bunke and Glen Hara.

“I would come to the rink and they would make it so much fun,” said Tambellini, 34, in a phone interview ahead of his first visit as a coach to the old Tri-City stomping grounds of his youth.

Tambellini’s dad, Steve, was in the twilight of his own nomadic career as a player and then became an executive for the Vancouver Canucks when the family settled in Port Moody’s Heritage Mountain neighbourhood.

The younger Tambellini said his dad’s experiences transitioning from player to hockey’s front offices made an impression and was his primary motivation to hang up his skates

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So fast, in fact, Tambellini said he hasn’t had much time to reconnect with old family and friends as he tries to build

a successful program that’s had its challenges so far this season. Coming into Friday’s game against the Express, the Smoke Eaters have 11 wins in 32 games and sit in last place in the Interior division.

This is when those life lessons learned in the bowels of arenas in Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam come home to roost,

Tambellini said.

“You’ve got to teach, make them feel like they’re getting better,” he said. “You have to prepare them to handle all the obstacles.”

Tambellini said taking the reins of a junior team so soon after his own career as a player ended provides him a unique opportunity to relate to his young charges the challenges of the journey ahead of them, especially if they want to make it to the National Hockey League.

“You have to show them how hard it actually is,” Tambellini said. “You can give them first-hand advice that this is what it takes and the price you have to pay to get it done.”

So far, Tambellini said, he’s had a receptive audience.

“There’s a lot of layers to this,” he said. “Helping these kids get better is one thing, but at the end of the day you’re hoping to get these young men to school and to develop the right habits in their role as young men growing up.”

And just like the players he’s coaching, Tambellini is hoping his experience with the Smoke Eaters will be a springboard up hockey’s ladder — this time on the management side.

“As a player, you’re always chasing the NHL, doing everything you can to get to that level,” he said. “In your second career, you’re doing the same thing.”

• Tambellini will be bringing with him to Coquitlam another promising young prospect out of Port Moody, Kent Johnson.

The rookie forward, who played his minor hockey at the North Shore Winter Club and attended the Burnaby Winter Club Academy, is already one of the Smoke Eaters’ top scorers, producing at almost a point-a-game pace. At 16 years-old, Johnson is also the team’s youngest player.

Johnson was drafted in the 10th round of the Western Hockey League’s bantam draft in 2017 by the Everett Silvertips.

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The Coquitlam Express’s weekend reads like a bumper sticker or T-shirt. The BC Hockey League team went to Vancouver Island for the weekend, and all they came back with is a two-game winning streak.

The Express spotted the Alberni Valley Bulldogs the first three goals in their BC Hockey League game Sunday afternoon in Port Alberni, then stormed back with five straight of their own to win their second game in two days, 5-3.

Saturday, Coquitlam won its first game since Nov. 9 by shutting out the Nanaimo Clippers 3-0. Their losing streak reached six games after the Express dropped the opening game of the three-game boat/road trip, 10-6, to the Victoria Grizzlies, last Friday.

In Port Alberni, Danny Pearson started the Express comeback with his ninth goal of the season 5:11 into the second period. Ten minutes later, Regan Kimens scored the first of his three goals in the game, the first hat trick by a Coquitlam player this season.

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to overtime, Port Alberni coach Matt Hughes called a timeout to rally his troops then pulled goalie John Hawthorne from the net for an extra attacker.

But with 23 seconds remaining on the clock, Joshua Wildauer snuffed out the hopes of the home side when he deposited the puck into the empty

Bulldogs’ net.

Despite having played the night before, the Express fired 49 shots at Hawthorne while Kolby Matthews faced 27 shots in Coquitlam’s net.

Saturday in Nanaimo, Express goalie Clay Stevenson stopped all 21 shots the Clippers sent his way to earn the shutout and lead his team to its first win in seven games.

Connor Gregga’s goal in the first period stood as the winner, while Danny Pearson and Chase Danol added goals in the third frame. Danol’s was into an empty net.

The shutout loss was an especially bitter pill for the Clippers to swallow as the game was their annual teddy bear toss in which the crowd is invited to throw stuffed ani-

mals onto the ice for donation to a local children’s charity after the home team scores its first goal. They did unload their stuffies onto the ice when the game ended.

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sales to acquire construction financing, so a drop in buyers could lead to the cancellation of new projects. CMHC’s bestcase scenario is that starts of multi-family units in the Metro Vancouver region will fall from 30,900 units this year to 26,800 in 2019 and then decline to 24,900 in 2020.

The confluence of rising mortgage rates, high home prices and a potential condo construction slump could benefit existing landlords, despite a government push to build affordable rentals.

According to CMHC, the current Metro region rental vacancy rate of 1 per cent would rise almost imperceptibly to 1.3 per cent over each of the next two years but the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment will increase 16 per cent to $1,400 per month by 2020.

It is cities outside of the Lower Mainland that are expected to be the star performers for residential investors next year.

Kamloops, the second most affordable city for housing in B.C. and biggest city exempt from the provincial speculation tax, is among the bright spots for 2019, according to the BCREA. Kamloops will see a 3.6 per cent increase in average home prices and a 2.3 per cent rise in housing sales next year, the association said.

However, it is Prince George, ranked No. 1 for affordability by Zoocasa and the biggest city in the suddenly booming north, that may rank highest for rental investors next year. Prince George’s average home price is $315,400 and the median household income is $78,422 – higher than in most of the Lower Mainland, including the city of Vancouver. The start of B.C.’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry is expected to accelerate migration to Prince George.

Kitimat, the site of the LNG Canada export terminal, and neighbouring Terrace,

are seeing a rush of new construction of investor-friendly townhouses and condominiums. Fort St. John – where BC Hydro’s Site C dam is under construction – and Dawson Creek are the key northeast cities for the $6 billion Coastal GasLink pipeline development to feed LNG Canada.

The north will see B.C.’s highest average home price increase next year, spiking 10.4 per cent to $320,000, according to BCREA.

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Attached Detached

MEDIAN SALE PRICE** Attached Detached

$578,000 $1,000,000

TOP SALE PRICE*** Attached Detached

$1,188,800 $1,595,000

ACTIVE LISTINGS† Attached Detached

1,597 1,112

DAYS ON MARKET†† Attached Detached

49 68

* Total units registered sold November 19-25 ** Median sale price of units registered sold November 19-25 *** Highest price of all units registered sold November 19-25 † Listings as of December 3 †† Median days of active listings as of December 3 All sold and listings information as of December 3

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