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Cold forces homeless indoors at Coq. shelter Shelter is full, a doubling of the number of clients DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News
Just a year after it opened, Coquitlam homeless shelter is full to capacity, with some people sleeping on couches to get out of the cold. Adam Prytuluk, the facility’s manager, said as winter’s chill descended on the TriCities, 32 people — 10 women and 22 men — arrived at the shelter, but two women managed to find housing, bringing the numbers down so everyone has a bed. The shelter, located at 3030 Gordon Ave., has 30 beds in individual rooms for longer stays, as well as 30 apartments, but dormitories with bunk beds for men and women open temporarily, providing needed shelter in
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times of extreme weather. Prytuluk says he welcomes the influx of because it’s an opportunity to reach out to people and help them get a plan in place, which might include detox or more permanent housing. “It’s a real window of opportunity,” Prytuluk said. Still, it puts a strain on resources, he said, noting: “We have to double the amount of food, it doubles the amount of socks we give out. It is essentially a doubling of clients.”
Share Family and Community Services CEO Sylvia Ceacero wraps a gift under the watchful eye of Sheryl Seale, a Morguard employee, at the gift wrap booth at Coquitlam Centre. Bring your gift to the booth and have them wrapped for a donation to Share’s Share the Joy holiday campaign. The booth is open during mall hours through Dec. 24.
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CHRISTMAS GIVING
Give gifts, wrap gifts, help Share share DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News
Share the Joy is the name of Share Family and Community Services’ holiday giving campaign and Sylvia Ceacero got
to see the joy of receiving first hand recently when a Syrian refugee mom picked toys for her seven children. “It was wonderful, she was just beaming,” the Share CEO said, describing a recent toy
bank where low-income families who are registered can pick up toys for children 17 and under. “Now she’ll be able to give her kids a holiday season like the one experienced by other kids.”
Thanks to community donations and the work of volunteers, Share will provide more than 1,500 children with a special gift, Ceacero said.
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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 be the front page of our Christmas Eve edition. If you would like your photo to be considered for publication, email it to newsroom@tricitynews.com no later than Thursday, Dec. 15 with “holiday photos” in the subject line. Some notes regarding the photos:
In response to The Tri-City News’ call for seasonal photos, readers Corey and Jovita Kleim of Port Coquitlam sent us this picture of their sons Mason and Jackson in front of the family Christmas tree. More seasonal photographs from Tri-City News readers can be found on page A6.
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The Tri-Cities experienced a small snowfall on Monday, followed by several days of frigid temperatures. As the region was waiting to get hit by a bigger winter blast overnight Thursday and Friday morning, a couple dozen Tri-City News readers responded to our call for their winter photos. Here is a selection of those pictures (more are online). Send us more from Friday’s blast at newsroom@tricitynews.com.
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EVERGREEN EXTENSION
SFU geologists dig Evergreen core samples In a Coq. garage, they learn the story of the region SARAH PAYNE
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Two SFU scientists got an early Christmas present when a pallet laden with boxes of ancient dirt were dropped off at a Coquitlam garage. The boxes contain nearly 600 feet of drill core samples taken during Evergreen Extension construction, giving Lionel Jackson and Brent Ward a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to study the geological history of a bustling urban centre. “The cores give us a very detailed summary of what’s happened here,” said Jackson, an adjunct professor and an emeritus at the Geological Survey of Canada, as he examined the cores in his garage. “It tells a story.” After a particularly soggy couple of months, it may come as no surprise that much of the Tri-Cities was well below sea level about 16,000 years ago; a retreating glacier left a deep depression that turned the area between Burnaby Mountain and Coquitlam’s Town Centre into ocean, and the two regions into islands. Another box contains a section of pale grey volcanic ash — a sign that a massive volcano erupted nearby 26,000 years ago and would have blanketed the Lower Mainland. “If this happened now, it would be a really big deal,” said Ward, much like Wenatchee was hit hard with ash from the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption. The material was offered to the scientists by a former stu-
dent of Ward who was working on the Evergreen project with contractor SNC-Lavalin. “We went down there immediately,” Jackson said, noting both scientists were eager to get their hands on the material. “I couldn’t bear the idea of this going to the dump so I said, ‘Bring it to my house.’” A crane truck delivered the pallet in late September and Ward and Jackson have been combing through it, cataloguing the material, describing it and sending pieces of it to a lab for further analysis. They’ve spotted plant material in a section of dark, clumpy dirt between layers of sediment, an indication the area would have likely been a small pond at one time, and hope to discover insect remains within the samples. “When I got the records, what really impressed me is that none of the wells, except for the deepest ones, had hit bedrock,” Jackson said. Most of the samples contain sand, sediment, volcanic ash and glacial till. Some of the cores that have yet to be studied extend to below sea level, giving Ward and Jackson an otherwise impossible opportunity since drilling the cores themselves would likely have cost them millions of dollars and plenty of neighbourhood opposition. Jackson said the drill cores were not only a tremendous research opportunity but also an important tool in an ever densifying region. “Urban geology is becoming more and more significant,” he said, given the number of highrise towers and transportation tunnels being built. “To understand what cities are built on is very important.” spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
COUNCIL MEETING When: Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Where: Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive Port Moody, B.C. Times: Regular Council Meeting, 7pm Television coverage airs on Shaw Cable 4 at 9am on Saturday, December 17, 2016. We live stream our Council meetings online at www.portmoody.ca/watchlive. While you’re on our website, sign up for Council e-notifications. Get an agenda package at City Hall, the Port Moody Public Library or www.portmoody.ca/agendas
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SFU scientists Brent Ward and Lionel Jackson with core samples from drilling done for the Evergreen Extension. The samples show evidence that the area was under water 16,000 years ago and that a massive volcano erupted 10,000 years before that.
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COQUITLAM
Burquitlam is next stop on line for road works for Evergreen First, City Centre, next Burquitlam for improvements
Radnidge added that the improvements will take time to implement and some projects will follow the pace of development along the corridor. In a report to council, he noted the cost of all the works along North and Clarke roads is approximately $7.6 million, which has been included in the city’s five-year capital plan. The contract for new street markers has been awarded and completion of that project is expected to take place this winter. There are also plans for a multi-use pathway at Como Lake and Kemsley near the south tunnel portal, which is expected to be provided by the province and built in the spring. Enhancements in Burquitlam will be similar to the work seen along Pinetree Way in Coquitlam’s City Centre, where work has been conducted to widen sidewalks and improve lighting. • For more information about the changes coming to Burquitlam go to www.coquitlam.ca/north-clarke.
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Coquitlam City Centre residents have seen the street improvements to the Pinetree Way corridor as a result of the Evergreen Extension. Now it’s Burquitlam’s turn. Staff are moving forward with enhancement plans for North and Clarke roads as part of an effort the city said will enhance alternative modes of transportation, like walking and cycling, and “create vibrant livable urban areas.” So far, an in-ground conduit that will eventually accommodate lighting along the Evergreen Extension guideway has been completed and plantings have been made along the median. A contract for the lighting was recently awarded and the finished product will include a proposed plaza at Clarke Road and a south-end gateway feature at Gatineau
A plaza is proposed for Clarke Road in the Burquitlam area as part of road and sidewalk improvements planned by the city. Place and North Road. Ian Radnidge, the city’s director of strategic projects, said staff have been working with their counterparts in Burnaby, which recently approved $1.16 million for median enhancements. “Both cities are using opportunities through development to upgrade their sides of the street,” he said during Monday’s committee meeting. “They’ll look slightly different than ours. But we are coordinating colours and the general look on both sides of the street.”
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CHRISTMAS SAFETY
Operation Red Nose gets party-goers home safely SARAH PAYNE The Tri-CiTy News
With Christmas party season in full swing — and the full onslaught of snowy, icy driving conditions — it’s more important than ever to plan for a safe ride home. Operation Red Nose (ORN) volunteers are gearing up for their third weekend of the season after a relatively quiet start this year, said organizer Chris Wilson. “This year’s campaign is going really well,” Wilson said. “A little less rides than last year but I think that’s mainly because people are planning ahead and either not drinking as much or using a designated driver. We see this as great news.”
Operation Red Nose relies on teams of three volunteers being dispatched to pick up revellers and drive them, and their vehicle, home safely. The by-donation service raises money for KidSport Tri-Cities, an organization that helps underprivileged children get involved in sports. The local chapter needs about 300 volunteers for the Christmas season. Wilson said ORN has had enough volunteers so far but demand is expected to pick up closer to Christmas and New Year’s Eve. To use ORN this Friday and Saturday night (the service also runs Dec. 16, 17 and 31), call 778-866-6673. @spayneTC
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Donna Timmins, Don Prince and Carrie Graham or Operation Red Nose, which, for a donation, gives holiday revellers rides home in their own vehicles.
Be prepared to see some roadblocks as police and ICBC ramp up the CounterAttack campaign. Road checks will be set up throughout the month in an effort to keep impaired drivers off the road. Those who are caught driving under the influence can expect penalties ranging from driving suspensions of 24 hours to 90 days, vehicle impoundment, fines of $600 up to more than $4,000, jail and having to have an ignition interlock installed on your vehicle.
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Jeff McLellan’s campaign to light up Murray Street and the Port Moody Station Museum is going strong and the lights will be switched on Saturday at 5 p.m.
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Murray St. is lighting up thanks to donors More than $2,100 raised so far to light up dark area SARAH PAYNE
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With a few trees and railings lit up, the Port Moody Station Museum is already looking brighter. But tomorrow (Saturday) evening is when thousands more lights — and a whole lot of Christmas cheer — will be switched on.
Jeff McLellan initiated a Gofundme page last week and quickly surpassed his $1,000 fundraising goal. In fact, nearly $2,000 has been raised and McLellan has set a new target of $3,500. “We’re at a 16,000 bulb count… and we will probably be at 6,000 linear feet of lights,” McLellan told The Tri-City News. The cherry trees in front of the museum on Murray Street have been wrapped in lights and McLellan expects to have enough to cover the perimeter of the Venosta rail car, the rail-
ings around the property, the large willow tree near the Moody Street overpass and more. McLellan, who regularly commutes through the area, said he hopes to brighten up the particularly dark pocket of Murray Street in time for the holidays and is hoping businesses in the area will also catch on to add to the display. The lights will be switched on at 5 p.m. on Dec. 10. • For more information, or to donate, visit www.gofundme. com/murraylights. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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CHRISTMAS GIVING
Hampers feed needy continued from front page
The community social services agency is also collecting food for holiday hampers for registered clients. In the coming weeks, families, seniors and struggling individuals will be able to collect hampers containing a little extra something — a gift card to purchase a special holiday treat. “We can do this because of generous cash donations,” said Ceacero, who praised the generosity of Tri-City residents and the volunteers who make the holiday giving campaign so successful. And there are still several ways the community can contribute, Ceacero said. Donations of food and cash are still needed to keep food bank shelves full through the winter and people are encouraged to attend the many events and food drives taking place around the community this holiday season. The by-donation gift wrap booth is operating mall hours through Dec. 24 at Coquitlam Centre, and toys are still needed for the toy bank. Ceacero said children appreciate the gifts, and toys are needed for kids from birth to age 17, and while it’s easy to choose a toy for a youngster, teenagers are harder to buy for so Share appreciates the donation of gift cards for the older children.
Among the items being sought are books, fun puzzles, games, toys, new warm winter coats and hoodies, toys for boys and girls, and lists of needed items are available at the Share giving tree. You can also host a fundraising event for Share or be a sponsor in the Caring Neighbour program. For more information on how to donate and volunteer this Christmas, visit www. sharesociety.ca. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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2017 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE KEEP INFORMED In accordance with Section 127 of the Community Charter, notice of the availability of the City of Coquitlam 2017 Council Meeting Schedule is hereby provided. The Schedule of Council Meetings, and any changes to the Schedule that may arise throughout the year, can be viewed on the City’s public notice posting boards and on the City’s website at coquitlam.ca/agendas. January 2017
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COUNCIL MEETINGS - Start at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam (with the exception of Council Meetings following a Public Hearing).
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Start at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers (Council Meeting will commence immediately following the adjournment of a Public Hearing).
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Stop by to pick up your scavenger hunt card. Hand it in completed to receive a treat!
Find our firefly mascot somewhere around the lake to receive a treat.
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COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Start at 2:00 p.m. on Council Meeting days and are typically held in the Council Committee Room, Coquitlam City Hall. COUNCIL AGENDAS - Are posted on the City’s website by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the scheduled meeting and are available for viewing at coquitlam.ca/agendas. WATCH COUNCIL MEETINGS - The City of Coquitlam offers a video streaming service that makes its Regular Council Meetings, Public Hearings and Council-in-Committee Meetings accessible through its website at coquitlam.ca/webcasts. CITY CLERK’S OFFICE 604-927-3010
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A B.C.-based pharmacy chain wants to be the first in Canada to sell medical marijuana. London Drugs vice-president John Tse says that the pharmacy has already begun training to pharmacists to dispense marijuana as soon as regulations are in place. The federal government is expected to introduce legislation on both medical and recreational marijuana in the spring but Tse — who notes that London Drugs is only interested in the medical side — foresees a longer wait time than that before it comes to pharmacy shelves. “After the legislation comes out there’s still the regulation…. and then there’s provincial governments and each of our colleges of pharmacists need to write regulations to operationalize it,” said Tse. “We’ll be as fast as the laws allow… but it could happen overnight, we’re that ready.” London Drugs began training their pharmacists to dispense marijuana nine months ago, Tse said, but noted that how dispensing would work would depend on official word from Ottawa. Shoppers Drug Mart has already announced intentions to dispense medical marijuana. “We’re interested from the perspective of how does it affect other medication the patient might be on and other
health conditions they might have,” Tse said. “As a pharmacy we want it all documented properly so that we can advise patients and other health care professionals.” Medical marijuana is already legal in Canada but it cannot be sold at a storefront. Some doctors do prescribe it but Tse said that its benefits aren’t well studied. “We’ve known for a long time that marijuana has benefits for glaucoma and pain management but there hasn’t been a ton of clinical studies on it,” he said. “Studying illegal substances is very difficult so there’s been little investment in this sector.” Tse believes that with federal approval, financial support for clinical studies will start rolling in. Sourcing safe marijuana and ensuring correct THC (the active ingredient in marijuana) amounts in different strains is an issue that will have to be dealt with before the pharmacy can begin to purchase. Tse says that London Drugs will purchase marijuana only from federally licensed cannabis producers and that the pharmacy chain will only purchase if conditions are right. “It’s not overly difficult to grow but what are the growing conditions like? Is there mould or pesticides… chemical com-
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Schedule of Meetings City Hall - 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam
Monday, December 12, 2016 MEETING
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pounds can be varied by different strains.” They’ve already begun discussions with pot producers to lay the groundwork of setting up a supply chain. “I have engaged with some already in anticipation of when it is legalized,” said Tse, adding that he was impressed with the production quality of the producers he met with. katya.slepian@bpdigital.ca @katslepian
We are collecting non-perishable food or cash donations for the SHARE Food Bank or a gift for a resident at the 3030 Gordon Homeless Shelter.
Be Aware and Get Prepared Winter has begun and the City of Coquitlam is taking this opportunity to remind you that during stormy weather, our City crews’ priorities are to maintain accessibility for emergency and transit vehicles on collector, arterial, and emergency and bus routes that connect major sections of our community.
Tips for Coquitlam Residents Y It is your responsibility to clear your sidewalk in front of your house within 10 hours of the cessation of any snowfall or ice storm. Snow that gets redeposited by any means must be re-cleared. Y Do not drive unless you absolutely have to and only if you have good snow tires. Y Do not park on the road or in the lane following a snowfall. Parked vehicles impede snow plows. Y Locate and clean catch basin grates in the roadway in front of your house. This helps prevent flooding of your property. Y If you have a fire hydrant in front of your home, please clear the snow around it. This will enable the fire department to locate the hydrant in case of an emergency. Find out what the City does during snow events and what you can do to keep sidewalks and roads safe, and help ensure your family is prepared. Visit coquitlam.ca/winterwise for more details including weather forecasts, updates on snow removal activities, school closure notices, and garbage pickup schedules.
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hristmas shopping is in high gear, judging by the number of sales and flyers, and the crowds at the mall. But as you check off your to-do list in the coming weeks, give a thought to families who might not have as much and who will struggle to put food on the table, never mind place gifts under a Christmas tree. Thankfully, Tri-City residents are generous and not a holiday season goes by without individuals, businesses, groups and schools collecting money, food, toys, coats and blankets for the less fortunate in our community. This year, the generosity is even more appreciated as a number of Syrian refugee families arrived here and will be struggling to make ends meet with high housing, food and transportation costs. They will appreciate being part of our seasonal giving tradition. So when you’re out and about this holiday season, put a can of food in a bin, a cheque into an envelope or a gift under the giving tree at Coquitlam Centre. All you give will go to a good cause and you’ll feel great because being generous is a gift in itself.
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wo more beluga whales died in captivity at the Vancouver Aquarium recently. The cause isn’t yet clear — perhaps some sort of virus. I’ve no doubt their caretakers are sincerely heartbroken. The real question is: Is that enough now? Have we captured and witnessed the demise of enough of these sea creatures to get past the flimsy arguments supporting this exercise in human arrogance? This society has moved past the slaughter of various species of cetaceans for food and other products — almost to the point of extinction. We’ve reconciled ourselves with the concept that jailing large beasts such as lions, tigers and elephants in tiny cages in travelling circuses is cruel. Most people are now disturbed by the concept of destroying a magnificent creature such as the grizzly bear for no other reason than to hang its head on a wall. The practice of plucking whales and dolphins out of their wild habitat and dropping them into the equivalent of a bathtub for the rest of their pathetic lives has lost the majority of public approval. Now is the time to move past the alternative, which is to breed these creatures in captivity. What makes that acceptable? Aside from the lucrative business angle, queue
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the “education” justification here. Since not everyone can get out on the ocean and watch these beautiful mammals in their natural environment, it is therefore reasonable to confine them to a cell with plexiglass windows so people can “learn” about them, and “appreciate nature”? It’s a stunning oxymoron. Our children learn about countless things that are not hands-on and in real-time. They are taught about history and foreign lands and people, and the universe beyond our tiny planet via words in books, and pictures, and videos. The development of holographs and threedimensional optical devices are remarkable new tools to “experience” places and environments otherwise virtually inaccessible. Even without ultra-sophisticated devices, we can still somehow manage to communicate complex human conditions and issues without forcing a live performance on a backyard fake stage. As a journalist, I have been in war-torn countries and have seen the human misery it creates. I took pictures. I wrote stories. I described the experiences to my child. And despite not having been there in person, or poking her finger into the protruding ribs of a hungry child to appreciate his plight, she gets it. She has
learned to be compassionate, sympathetic and supportive of her fellow humans. She appreciates peace and security without having to personally walk in a place devoid of it. When it comes to understanding nature, she’s more fortunate than most kids. We took her on many of our excursions into the outdoors, including ocean paddling trips where she saw the real, rich world of whales and porpoises and sea otters. Our hope was that through those experiences, she would develop a deep appreciation for nature and its wild creatures — understanding the immense realm in which they live and the freedom of movement so intrinsic to their existence. That’s the huge disconnect created by aquariums. Paying money to watch intelligent creatures swim bored circles in a cement tank and perform tricks for snacks from a bucket devalues their natural environment and behaviour. The fact that not everyone can see these denizens of ocean wilderness is precisely what makes them so special. Putting them on display, training them to perform and replacing them with more live specimens when they finally die teaches continued disrespect of the environment that we are ostensibly so concerned about protecting. That’s where our understanding needs to evolve.
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City snow plows undoing hard work of residents The Editor, During and after Monday’s snowfall, we shovelled the sidewalk in front of our home and some of our neighbours’ walks. We are seniors. Some of us are longtime volunteers in the community. On our street, there are people who drive others to doctors’ appointments and to the cancer clinic in Vancouver. On Tuesday, we saw that our efforts were completely set back by the city’s snowplow and wonder if the driver has any idea who will clear the sidewalk. No one on the north side of Foster Avenue can get out of their driveways this morning, all were cleared of snow yesterday. Our many hours of labour and that of our neighbours have been completely wasted. Brian Robinson, Coquitlam
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Brian Robinson took this photo of a Foster Avenue sidewalk, which he cleared but was covered when a snow plow cleared the street.
The Editor, Well once again, our fair city has been blessed with snow. Like a good citizen, I shovelled my driveway three times,
cleared a pathway for my senior neighbour as well as her sidewalk. I even had the gener-
ous help once from another 84-year-old neighbour. We even plowed a pathway to the
storm drain so when the melt starts, there will be no flooding. Imagine my surprise after the snow plow came along during the night and plugged all our driveways/drain, and in the morning, I found up to 18 inches of frozen snow, which had to be chipped away with a pick. After two hours, I had to stop before I had a heart attack. Next, I am sure my neighbours will be getting notices from the city to clean their walks by 11 a.m. I live in the bear area by Mundy Park and take out four people’s garbage and recycling every week as one of my senior neighbours got the famous $500 fine. So it was nice to see city of Coquitlam trucks with plows cleaning the driveway to the Spani Pool parking lot — does anyone know the pool is closed? Maybe they could come and take five seconds and use their plow on taxpayers’ driveways so we can get to our appointments. Shirley Magliocco, Coquitlam
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Coq. is equipped for highrise fires The Editor, Re. “Too high, maybe” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Dec. 7). Cranes and construction sites are a common sight in Coquitlam these days, as we see more highrises going up, new neighbourhoods being built and redevelopment activity near the Evergreen Extension. Some wonder if the city is equipped to handle the rising number and complexity of emergency responses that will come with this development. The short answer is: yes. The growth we see today was planned years ago, along with measures to ensure the community’s safety. Coquitlam Fire Rescue is B.C.’s fifth largest fire service and similar in capability to departments such as Vancouver and Burnaby, with welltrained full-time firefighters, top-of-the-line trucks and equipment, and experienced leadership. When a 911 call comes in for Coquitlam Fire Rescue, it
goes to our state-of-the-art fire dispatch centre staffed by local dispatchers. If the incident is in a tall building, we employ our special highrise procedures for a timely and effective response, and we also have a voluntary highrise stair-marking program for safer evacuations and firefighting. It’s important to note that modern tall buildings are technologically advanced structures, with built-in safety measures for the public and firefighters. The department also has specialized teams to respond to calls requiring high-angle rope rescues, confined space rescues, structural collapse and trench rescues, water rescues, hazardous materials response, auto extrication and forestry wildland firefighting. Our residents and businesses can rest assured that Coquitlam Fire Rescue has the people, infrastructure and procedures in place to keep our growing community safe, now and in the future. Wade Pierlot, Fire Chief, City of Coquitlam Fire Rescue
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The NDP MP for Port Moody-Coquitlam says he’s disappointed with this week’s vote on his private member’s bill on farmed salmon but also buoyed by the support he has had from politicians of all stripes as well as biologists, industry and the public. On Tuesday, Fin Donnelly’s Bill C228 — to protect wild salmon — was defeated at second reading in the House of Commons 217-80. Among those in favour of the proposed legislation was Ron McKinnon, the Liberal MP for CoquitlamPort Coquitlam. Donnelly, the critic for fisheries, oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, said he was pleased many west coast MPs came on board to back his bill; he was also supported by Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and nine out of 10 Bloc Quebecois MPs. In addition, his campaign got a boost from prominent environmentalist David Suzuki and actor William Shatner. Donnelly said he has been working for nearly 25 years to ban open net-cage fish farms on the west coast. On the latest round, “I raised a ton of awareness of this nationally,” he told The Tri-City News on Thursday. “Over 99% of the
MP FIN DONNELLY feedback we got was positive from folks. The industry, by and large, didn’t raise a lot of concerns with my bill.” Donnelly said his next step is to work with the federal fisheries committee on how to tackle the issue and build support — especially in the Atlantic provinces. As well, he will turn his attention to the Liberals’ draft Fisheries Act; a report is due to go before government in the new year (the review of the current legislation is now being conducted by the parliamentary standing committee on Fisheries and Oceans). Meanwhile, McKinnon’s private member’s bill — C-224, the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act — was supported in the Senate last week by Conservative Sen. Vern White, the former head of the RCMP V-Division (Nunavut) and former head of the Ottawa Police. His bill is now with the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs. jcleugh@tricitynews.com
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These houses have the light stuff for Xmas As we have in previous years, The Tri-City News is publishing a list of large light displays in the Tri-Cities for Christmas. We’ve already compiled some addresses (see below) and 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, 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.
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The Dangs’ display of miniatures at their home at 2638 Brewster Dr. in Coquitlam is open on specific days. See the details on this page for hours and days of operation.
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driveways — you can park on nearby Prairie Avenue.) • 3631 Flint St.: Shannon and Jay’s home features Rudolph on the roof with his girlfriend Clarice, blinking lights chasing each other, dripping icicles, candy canes and inflatables, too. Display open daily until 9:30 p.m. and donations of food and cash for Share Family and Community Services are being collected. • 1642 Greenmount Ave.: Once again, the Wilsons have a large Christmas display and, once again, they’re collecting for the Share food bank. newsroom@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews
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It’s also not known how many people are still camping out in the cold, although two long-established camps, one on the Coquitlam, Burnaby, New Westminster border, and another near the freeway in Coquitlam, likely still have people in them, said Rob Thiessen, managing director of the Hope for Freedom Society, an organization running recovery houses and providing outreach services to street homeless. Even if the people living in the camps wanted to come indoors, “we have nowhere to put them. It makes it tough,” Thiessen said. Another problem is there is no longer any affordable hous-
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we’re happily refilling our glass. In order to burn off this glass of cheer, you would need to walk one kilometre in 30 minutes. To play it safe, have no more than one alcoholic beverage every hour and alternate it with a glass of water to keep yourself hydrated. Most importantly, never attempt to drive after enjoying a holiday cocktail.
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ith treat-laden lunches and festive dinners on the horizon, it can be a challenge to stay fit during this calorie-ridden holiday season. At Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, we follow some simple tips: avoid overindulgence and squeeze in exercise between each celebration. Weight gained during the holidays usually occurs around the belly area, the same area that’s linked to an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. When you’re hosting dinner parties, don’t stuff your guests. Provide ample options for vegetables and salads — the perfect accompaniments to your main dish. Instead of adding significant portions of salt in to every dish, get a bit creative. Try adding fresh herbs and pepper — seasonings that add gusto to your feast and are much kinder to your heart. You may also be unaware that one or more of your guests are currently being treated for hypertension. Salt has been vilified, and excessive consumption may contribute to high blood pressure, a precursor to stroke and cardiac disease. Understanding the associated effects of excess salt intake and taking culinary precautions is an effective way to enjoy this holiday season to its fullest.
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But what do you do when you come face-to-face with a rich, decadent buffet? Scan the options. Take your time. And select foods that have nutritional value. Fill half your plate with vegetables
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Now for the hard part: boozy holiday splurges. Skimping on meals to compensate for calories consumed in liquor might be tempting but it’s filled with empty calories and nutrients with zero value. A flute of bubbly contains 89 calories — something we don’t take into consideration when
For the morning after, reach for foods with detoxifying compounds that are still delicate on your stomach. Choose a breakfast packed with vegetables, such as my personal favourite: the frittata. Throw in some mushrooms as they include energizing vitamin B, and don’t forget to add onions — they have sulphur compounds, which helps to detoxify the liver. And who doesn’t love eggs? They provide you with choline, which enhances liver function and propels your road to recovery. Complement your breakfast with a smoothie on the side. Smoothies have plenty of potassium and replenish your electrolyte levels after a night of indulgence. And enjoying a substantial breakfast will give you the kick you need, curbing any cravings you have for fatty, hangover foods. More often than not, the holidays are calorie quicksand. Practise a little self-control, pay attention to your diet and respect the well being of your guests — it works magic. It may be the season for mulled wine and yule logs but this doesn’t have to come at the expense of your health. Indulge within reason and you’ll enjoy one of your happiest, healthiest holidays to date. Dr. Mike Mostrenko is a physician at Eagle Ridge Hospital.
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With the holiday season here, sweet treats are all around us. As delicious as they are, they are unfortunately the leading cause of tooth decay. Here are a few tips on how to keep your teeth healthy: • Go sugar-free whenever possible – Whether you’re buying or baking there are usually options for sugar free or reduced sugar treats • Use a straw – Certain beverages have high amounts of acid that can eat away at the enamel on your teeth • Drinking water can help to rinse off some of the acid that sticks • Chew sugar-free gum – After snacking on sweets, chewing sugar-free gum can help to reduce the amount of bacteria that sugar leaves in your mouth • Carry a toothbrush and toothpaste in your purse or bag when you go to holiday parties
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Approx. 1/2 cup white short grain rice Approx. 3 cups of milk Whipping cream to make sufficient volume for number of guests 1 pkg. white almonds, skins removed Flavouring: sugar to taste, almond extract Can(s) of pitted cherries Simmer rice uncovered in milk until milk is absorbed and rice is soft (2-3 hours). Chop almonds finely, leaving one whole almond set aside. Empty cherry juice into sauce pan. Make a thin paste of cornstarch and water (maybe 1 tbsp starch for a small can of cherries — if it’s too thick, it spoils the flavour). Add paste to cherry juice and cook slowly — stir constantly until milky juice turns dark and thickens to proper consistency. Add cherries and set aside to cool. Just before serving, whip cream until slightly thickened. Add flavouring and sugar to taste (just like the usual whipped cream). Add loose grains of cooked rice and chopped almonds. Whip again until you achieve the right consistency. Finally, add the single whole almond. Notes: The first three steps can be done the night before. Also: Since this dessert is mostly whipped cream, all quantities are based on the number of guests to be served.
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Local wrestlers will try to put the moves on hunger with the eighth annual Wresting With Hunger event on Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Elk’s Hall in Port Coquitlam. ECCW Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling is hosting the event to raise food, toys and funds for Share Family and Community Services. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with bell time at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 for all ages, with contributions to Share. Blankets and warm clothes are also being collected for Blanket BC. The Elks Hall is located at 49-2272 Leigh Sq. in PoCo. Tickets are available at shop.eccw.com or at the door. For more information, visit www.eccw.com or call 604-763-2575.
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TC CALENDAR SUNDAY, DEC. 11 • All Wrapped Up Christmas concert featuring Choral connections, 2-4 p.m., Terry Fox Theatre, 1260 Riverwood Gate, PoCo. Tickets: adults, $20; seniors and students, $15; 12 and under, free. Info: choralconnections.ca. To buy tickets: Peggy, 604-465-6599 or info@ choralconnections.ca.
MONDAY, DEC. 12 • PoCo Heritage hosts Rhymes of the Times, a free, guided adult reminiscing session; this month’s topic: Christmas carolling, 10:3011:30 a.m., at PoCo Heritage & Archives, 150-2248 McAllister Ave. Info: 603-927-8403, info@ pocoheritage.org or www.pocoheritage.org.
TUESDAY, DEC. 13 • Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 10 a.m.-noon, at 200-
DEC. 13: BURKE MT. AGM & AUCTION • Burke Mountain Naturalists’ silent auction and AGM, 7 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam. BMN member Ian McArthur will present a slideshow featuring the past year’s activities. Free admission and all are welcome. Info: 604-461-3864 or www.bmn.bc.ca. 906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For info or another session date: 604-764-8098.
THURSDAY, DEC. 15 • Burke Mountain’s community group, North East Coquitlam Ratepayer’s Association, meets, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr., Coquitlam. SpeakerL Helga Ovington, recreation facility supervisor for Coquitlam. All Burke Mountain residents welcome to attend. Info: 604-941-4769.
SATURDAY, DEC. 17 • ECCW hosts Wrestling with Hunger fundraiser, Elks Hall #49, Leigh Square, PoCo; doors open at 7 p.m., bell time, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $16 for all ages, proceeds to Share Family and
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MONDAY, DEC. 19 • PoCo Heritage’s Heritage Writers Group meets, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Start capturing your story – no preparation required, just bring a pen and paper or your laptop to PoCo Heritage & Archives, 150-2248 McAllister Ave. Info: 603-927-8403, info@ pocoheritage.org or www.pocoheritage.org.
ONGOING • PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives, 150-2248 McAllister Ave., is open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Friday. 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Staff is avail-
COME SEE THE STARS OF TOMORROW, TODAY! able Tuesday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m.; volunteers may be on-site at other times. Info: 604-9278403 or www.pocoheritage.org. • SPARC radio museum on Riverview Hospital grounds is open most Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with tours given by volunteers; large collection of antique consumer, military, marine, amateur radios and broadcast studio equipment. Located in the old pharmaceutical warehouse on Kerria Drive at the top of the hill. Info: 604-777-1885 or sparcradio.ca. • 754 Phoenix Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets is active from September to June and meets Wednesdays, 6:309:30 p.m., at Moody elementary school. Girls and boys 12-18 welcome. Due to increased interest in the cadet program, a second squadron has been added that meets Tuesdays at Maillard middle school. Info: 754aircadets.ca. • Burquitlam Community Association holds its monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m., in the library at Miller Park elementary school, Coquitlam.
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Find festive cheer in Christmas concerts and loads of lights SARAH PAYNE
THE TRI-CITY NEWS
It’s a bona fide winter wonderland out there, so if you’re not in the back yard making snowmen, check out these weekend events — but be sure to drive carefully.
Friday, Dec. 9 MOVIE NIGHT
The Port Moody Film Society presents The Lady in the Van, starring the incomparable Maggie Smith, at the Inlet Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Penned by British playwright Alan Bennett, the true story chronicles his own relationship with Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who “temporarily” parked her van in Bennett’s London driveway — then stayed for 15 years. Admission is $5 with a membership; visit www.pmfilm.ca for more info.
Saturday, Dec. 10 FESTIVE FASHIONS
See some of the finest festive fashions through the years in a presentation by fashion historian Ivan Sayers at the PoMo Inlet Theatre at 2 p.m. Hosted by the Coquitlam Gogos, of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, the event will delve into special holiday wear from 1900 to 2000. Be sure to wear your own festive best and enjoy a glass of wine and treats; signature tote bags and other Gogos items will be available to buy. Tickets are $45 at 604-464-3298 or 604-931-2843.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Have you been to the amazing light display at Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake? It’s bigger than ever, in celebration of the city’s 125th anniversary, and includes special events leading up to Christmas. Head down at 5 p.m. for a show by the Simusique Studio VOX Choir, or the scavenger hunt from 6 to 8 p.m. (pick up hunt cards at the welcome tent near the Town Centre Park Plaza). Visit www. coquitlam.ca/parkspark for updates and details. Looking for more lights? Hop on the Evergreen Extension to Moody Centre Station, then head to the Station Museum to see it all lit up (with 16,000 bulbs, at last count) from 5 p.m.
MUSIC FOR THE SEASON
Catch Canadian crooner David Myles at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. The guitarist and singer dishes up his take on holiday classics with a pop twist, pulling songs from his holiday album It’s Christmas. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $37/$32/$16. Looking for more holiday tunes at Evergreen? The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble plays Saturday night at 8 p.m.; tickets are $20/$15/$10.
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The Coastal Sound Music Academy presents Comfort & Joy, an evening of Christmas music in fine choral form, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre on Sunday. For information and tickets, visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca. Sunday, catch Coastal Sound Music Academy presenting Comfort & Joy, an evening of holiday choral music, at 3 and 7 p.m.; tickets are $20/$15/$10. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
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Head to the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market to stock up on winter produce, fresh-made bread and other goodies, cheese and more. The market is also a great place to shop for Christmas gifts from local artisans. The market is at the Port Moody recreation complex from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aim for Newport Village this afternoon, from noon to 3 p.m.,
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Choral Connections will belt out some serious Christmas carols at their All Wrapped Up concert at the Terry Fox Theatre this afternoon, from 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $20/$15/kids 12 and under are free; call 604-465-6599 to reserve. Visit www.choralconnections.ca for more info. spayne@tricitynews.com
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Port Moody artist Rose Kapp will see two of her murals in the new Teck Acute Centre at BC Children’s Hospital. Kapp was one of 100 artists across Canada chosen to be part of the Children’s Healing Experience Project.
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An emergency room at Eagle Ridge Hospital was the scene of a wedding over the Labour Day weekend when Levente and Annamdria tied the knot before his father, Romeo, a pastor, who was being treated at the Port Moody hospital.
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Star Wars, Elf and tea BOOKS PLUS Books Plus runs in The TriCity News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
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• Holiday musical cabaret: On Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 4:30 to 5 p.m. at the City Centre branch (Rooms 136 and 137), get into the spirit of the season as talented teenagers from the Place des Arts Teen Musical Theatre Company perform holiday-themed music, song and dance. The performance is free and registration is not needed. All ages are welcome. For more information, contact Chris Miller at 604-5547339 or cmiller@coqlibrary.ca. • Star Wars: Rogue Fun: Test your knowledge of Star Wars trivia at CPL’s Jeopardystyle quiz on Saturday, Dec. 17 starting at 1:30 at the City Centre branch. This event is for people ages 10 years and older. Questions will be derived from Star Wars Episodes I to VII and prizes will be awarded to the top teams and for the best costumes. Registration is required. To register on your own, or in a team of two or three, contact Chris Miller at 604-554-7339 or
cmiller@coqlibrary.ca. • Seniors’ Christmas tea: Coquitlam Public Library and Dogwood Pavilion invite seniors to share Christmas memories with others over tea, coffee and goodies on Monday, Dec. 19, 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Poirier branch (Nancy Bennett Room). Enjoy carol sing-alongs, Christmas trivia games, book prizes and poinsettia giveaways. Registration is required for this free program — leave a message on the library’s registration line, 604-937-4155. For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
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• Celebrate the season: On Wednesday, Dec. 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., join librarians for A Very Port Moody Christmas, a joyous storytime celebration with carols, holiday stories, a candy cane duel, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus. All ages are welcome, no registration required. Non-perishable donations for the local food bank will be accepted. • Learning Express: Want to know more about Word or Excel? Learning Express Library provides online tutorials, practice tests, skill-building courses and eBooks to help
you learn at your own pace on a variety of topics including basic, intermediate and advanced courses on popular software like Word and Excel. You can find this great resource at library.portmoody.ca under Digital Content. • Get the App: Get the Port Moody Public Library smartphone app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Check due dates, renew items, manage your holds and much more — anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
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• Christmas movie matinee: Kids and families are all invited to watch the Will Ferrell Christmas movie Elf at Terry Fox Library on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Plot synopsis: After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to New York City in search of his true identity. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604927-7999.
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In the Tri-Cities Rotary is one of the largest and oldest service clubs in the world. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working towards a polio free world. There are 4 Rotary Clubs in the Tri-Cities with about 100 members. New members are always welcome. WHO ‐ Rotary brings together people from all walks of life and backgrounds. Rotary connects these unique perspectives and helps leverage its members expertise to improve lives everywhere.
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Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise Tuesday Breakfast Poirier Pool - 2nd floor Chris Wilson cwilson630@gmail.com
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Rotary Club of Port Moody Wednesday Breakfast St. James’ Well Pub Patty Klassen home@donandpatty.com
Each of the clubs has a website. For more information on a club simply google the club name. If want to talk to somebody call Bob Moody at 604-939-5852
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Parents or guardians of children 17 & under may apply to receive Christmas toys. You may be asked to provide legal documents indicating you have custody if you are not the parent.
You do not need to register for a Christmas Food hamper if you are a current Food Bank client. If you have never been to a SHARE food bank or have not attended for more than 6 months you will need to register.
To qualify for the SHARE Family Services Toy program you will be required to provide documentation to support that your household income is at or below the Low Income standard. Registration for the Toy program will tbe held until December 9, 2016 Wednesdays and Fridays 1 1:00 am – 1:00 pm at Port Moody Pacific Grace MB/Chinese Church 2622 St. John’s St., Port Moody (across the alley from the SHARE Food Bank).
Once you have registered Christmas food hamper will be available for you to pick up on your regular Food Bank day on December 7 or December 14 at your regular Food Bank location between the following hours: • Port Coquitlam – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Coquitlam – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Port Moody – 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
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Seniors, take steps to prevent serious falls This week’s cold, snowy weather has put a spotlight on safety — especially for senior citizens who have to get around on slippery surfaces. In a release from last month’s Seniors Fall Prevention Awareness Week, Fraser Health reminds people, particularly seniors, that a fall is preventable and can be avoided by taking some simple precautions. “While everyone experiences the occasional loss of balance, it is especially important to remind people that, in British Columbia, falls are the number-one cause of injury-related deaths in seniors,” said Fabio Feldman, manager of falls and injury prevention at Fraser Health. “Twenty per cent of older people who fall and fracture a hip do not survive.” Falls are especially devastating among older adults, causing more than 90% of hip fractures and 60% of head injuries. On average, every 10 minutes, a senior is hospitalized because of a fall. To prevent a fall, consider the following: • Keep your body active: You are less likely to fall if you have strong muscles and good balance. • Have your eyes checked by an optometrist once a year: Good vision can reduce your risk of falling.
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Leisure Connections The Leisure Connections Program, which has been running for eight years at Glen Pine Pavilion in Coquitlam, is for seniors 60+ years with mild to moderate dementia, living independently and who have limited opportunities to participate in community social recreation programs. The focus is to increase social interaction, share laughs, enjoy a lunch together and develop new friendships. Participants meet on Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for 13 weeks. The intake of 13 participants is ongoing; the cost is $20 per week, the program is also subsidized through grants and the city of Coquitlam. The next program runs Jan. 10 through March 28. To apply, contact Angela at 604-464 2246.
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Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam (corner of Smith Avenue and Robinson Street). Info: Gina, 604937-6970. • Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to seniors’ concerns. Seniors’ organizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604-5769734, or email tsn@shaw.ca. • The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-298-0780. • Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940. • Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 604-9336098. • Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-5527221 or info@burquest.org. • ABCs of Fraud, a consumer fraud prevention program for seniors, by seniors, gives free one-hour presentations to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604-437-1940 or ceas@telus.net. • Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604941-1745.
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Winter has hit hard, take steps to protect garden IN THE GARDEN
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ell, after all the November non-stop rain, courtesy of La Niña, we are now experiencing more normal winter weather. This current Arctic outflow means there’s a real possibility of more challenging weather ahead. The good news is we can take some steps to minimize the affects on our plants. The first suggestion I would like to make pertains to hardiness. Most of us know which hardiness zone we live in and should therefore be planting only those plants that will tolerate our zone. Certainly slight variations will exist but as a rule of thumb, most of the plants zoned for your region will take the worst most winters have to offer. If you don’t know your zone, you can easily find out from a local nursery. Greater Vancouver is generally rated zone 7 and as you move east through the Valley, zone 6 is the norm. From experience, however, I know that no gardener worth her or his salt pays much attention to zones.
Virtually all gardeners set out plants they know are not hardy in their region but they insist that with a little extra protection these plants will survive. Unfortunately, that protection is not always applied until it’s too late. There are, however, some techniques that can add a few degrees of hardiness to many plants. One thing I noticed after an early November cold spell a few years ago was that plants growing in very welldrained sandy soil survived the cold with the least amount of damage. It seems that if a plant’s roots have had to work harder for moisture and food, the plant is tougher and stops growing earlier in the fall. As a consequence, its branches and
buds become dormant earlier, preventing severe damage from the cold. These plants also tend to stay dormant longer and suffer far less root damage because with a lower moisture content, the soil is not moved about so much by the frost. Planting all your plants, particularly the softer ones, in well-drained soils is a sure way to toughen them up. A further protection for more tender plants is a good mulching with fine fir or hemlock bark mulch. Mulching makes an incredible difference both in summer and winter. It not only protects from the cold but it also helps retain critical moisture necessary at both times of the year. It can also be worked into your soils in spring. Immediately after a cold spell when the temperature is on the rise and the frost is coming out of the ground, it’s essential to get moisture back into our plants, especially for those planted under eaves. Soak the living daylights out of the foliage of broadleaved plants and thoroughly penetrate the root system with water. A good watering can really make quite a difference, saving buds on camellias and rhododendrons, as well as keeping the foliage looking good. Desiccation from cold, drying winter winds is another major problem. As if the severe wind on our more tender broadleaved plants, like aucu-
bas, photinias, rhododendrons and azaleas, is not bad enough, winter sunshine can burn their foliage. Not only is it important to create wind breaks around our softer plants, it’s also essential to keep winter sunshine off them in severe cold. We always winter our rhododendrons in a lath house that both shades them and acts as a windbreak. One of the important things to do, particularly where plants are exposed to cold outflow winds, is to create a tripod of strong stakes and wrap the plants with the new insulating cloth, ‘N-Sulate’, which can make up
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The Heritage Woods Kodiaks fell to the No. 1 ranked Kelowna Owls during the opening game of the Kodiak Klassic basketball tournament in Port Moody last weekend. Kelowna defeated the hosting team 88-39, before moving on to the second game against Yale, which they lost 73-66. The Kodiaks lost another to Oak Bay 70-63 before defeating Killarney secondary 88-50 in their final game of the tournament. Meanwhile, Terry Fox secondary finished seventh overall, after winning their final game against Semiahmoo secondary 77-67, while Port Moody struggled at the tournament losing to Kitsilano secondary (75-60), W.J. Mouat (79-71) and Killarney (86-81).
Some top Tri-City curling talent has qualified for the 2017 junior championship, which will be held in New Westminster starting later this month. Coquitlam’s Kyle Habkirk qualified for the B Division event and will compete with Duncan Silversides, Ryan Cassidy and Alex Hovarth who all hail from Victoria. Team Sato has also qualified in the junior men event, with a rink featuring Coquitlam skip Hayato Sato along with Dawson Ballard, Troy Chong and Joshua Miki of the Royal City Curling Club. Meanwhile, third Catera Park
of Coquitlam will join Team Bourassa from Delta Thistle Curling Club, which is skipped by Megan Bourassa along with second Kim Bonneau and lead Heather Sinclair. The latest qualifiers will join a list of competitors that features Team McCrady, led by Port Coquitlam skip Matthew McCrady, with Coquitlam’s Zac Curtis and Jacob Umbach. McCrady qualified for provincials after taking second place at the Optimist Junior Cashspiel in Esquimalt in November. The annual B.C. Junior Curling Championship will see the province’s best competitors square off at the Royal City Curling Club in New Westminster between Dec. 27 and Jan. 1. The winners of the contest will head to the 2017 Canadian Junior Curling Championship, which will be held in Esquimalt, B.C., between Jan. 21 and 29.
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Willett helps Team B.C. to silver PoCo athlete runs in cross country championship Riverside secondary’s Olivia Willett wrapped up a strong track and field season with a 15th place showing out of 252 competitors at the Canadian National Cross Country Championship in
Kingston, Ont., last month. The Grade 12 Port Coquitlam athlete ran the muddy, 4-km course in 14:40 and was part of a Team B.C. squad that took second place overall. The course was slippery and treacherous, particularly at the start, where most of the competitors were jockeying for position. Willett managed to stay on her feet throughout
the race and said she was happy not to “wipe out.” Willett made Team B.C. after winning first place overall at a qualifying run in Nanaimo in October, when she was picked along with five other runners from the province. Last August, Willett picked up a national medal at the Legion Track and Field Championship in Sainte
Therese, Que., where she placed second in the 2000 m steeple chase with a time of 7:05.52. In that event, she also came close to taking the podium in the 1,500 m run, finishing with a personal best time of 4:39.20, less than a second behind the bronze medalist. sports@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews
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Makita wins record at 2017 Skate Challenge in Quebec Inlet Skating Club members pick up medals in Kelowna Port Moody figure skater Miku Makita set a new Canadian record with partner Tyler Gunara at the 2017 Skate Canada Challenge in Quebec last week. In their first pattern dance, the duo received a score of 14.43, which they followed up with a 15.29 in their second dance. In the free dance, they received 49.20 for a total score of 78.92 in the pre-novice category. Makita is a member of the Inlet Skating Club in Port Moody, which recently had some success at the Sectional Championship in Kelowna last
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Kiera Kam, left, and Hailey Yu, right, both had strong showings at the Sectional Championships in Kelowna last month. month. Kiera Kam was crowned juvenile ladies champion in the under-14 category, while she also took first place in the Super Series and took home a regional award.
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Moody last week. Hailey Yu took second place in the pre-juvenile ladies under-11 event, while Emily McKean won first in the Star 8 division, along with Tamara Sealy who won third. Clarissa Aumann won silver in the Star 5 under-10 category, while Nadina Ismaeil took gold in the Star 5 under-13 along with Danika Stobie, who won sixth place. Jiwoo Lee won fourth place in the Star 5 under-13 group, Sapphire Peng and Amelie Cheung both won bronze in the Star 4 under-10 category. Katelyn McCaskill won silver in the Star 4 under-13, while Selina Kong took fourth and Sally Kim took second in the same division. sports@tricitynews.com @TriCityNews
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APPLIANCES INGALLS, Sylvia E. June 16, 1935 − November 16, 2016 Sylvia Ingalls (nĂŠe MacIntosh) passed away peacefully on November 16, in the company of family after a difficult battle with Parkinson’s. She will be remembered by those who loved her for her grace, kind heart, wisdom, and the steady hand she brought to everything in her life. Sylvia was born on June 16, 1935, in Nelson, BC (and raised in Oliver, BC) to Maude and Ralph MacIntosh, who imbued her with a sense of family, respect and compassion for others. Although her adventures in life took her elsewhere for a time, she returned to BC to raise her family and to meet the great love of her life, Ken Ingalls, who fondly referred to her as ’Pet’. She was truly blessed to be married for 42 years to such a great man, and he in turn doted on her with the great affection she truly deserved. She worked proficiently in medical offices for 20 years and then volunteered at a hospice and her church for another 20 years. Sylvia is predeceased by her older siblings, Doug MacIntosh and Joyce Hopkins. She is survived by her husband, Ken, her daughter Brenda (Brian) Harrigan, and her sons, Derrick (Ginette), Kevin (Colleen) and Ralph (Shelley) Smith. We love and miss you, Mom! She is also survived by her sister Barbara Lord, and her grand children Sean, Connor, Josh, Shannon, Cassidy, Jacob, Cole and Sophie, as well as her great grandchild and namesake Sylvi. Sylvia will be remembered as a wonderful person: wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt and friend. She will be missed by all. Sylvia’s family would like to thank the staff at Dufferin Care Centre for their wonderful help and support. The family also wishes to pay tribute to Dr. S. Hacquebard, formerly with Wilson Centre Family Practice, for her professional loving care for Sylvia’s well−being. There will be a Celebration of her Life at 2 PM, January 2, 2017 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 E Columbia St., New Westminster. Reception to follow. Donations in lieu of flowers to Crossroads Hospice Society in Port Moody.
Supporting Compassionate Palliative Care and Grief Services c/o Suite 504 34A-2755 Lougheed Hwy Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 5Y9
Novaliegh, our beautiful princess has now gone to become God’s special angel. We all hold in our hearts Novie’s smile and her beautiful blue eyes. Family and friends feel better knowing that at least she’s not suffering anymore. Let her lay to rest on a bed of 51 red and white roses for all of the wonderful years we had her for. Now, she will be in our hearts for all eternity. To my one and only big sister, God Bless Novaleigh.
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OTS, a leader in the industrial service industry, spe− cializing in Pre−commissioning, Commissioning & Start−Up, is hiring for the following contract posi− tions for early 2017: − Electrical Commissioning Technicians − Instrumentation Commissioning Technicians − Piping Commissioning Technicians − Mechanical Commissioning Technicians Minimum Qualifications − Must have a valid Red Seal /Journeyman Ticket − Must have 3−5 years commissioning experience
LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN By virtue of Warehouseman’s Lien Act for EVAN’S MOVING COMPANY LTD. * AN AGENT FOR TWO SMALL MEN WITH BIG HEARTS, we will sell or dispose of the following to recover the amount of any indebtedness for cost of storage and advertisements costs related to this ad. Contents of a storage unit currently being leased on behalf of CHRIS LAFORGE Last known address: #1206 at 3033 East Kent North. Outstanding owing from May 2016 to November 2016: $1955.50 Advertising costs: $185.00 Contents will be sold or disposed of after December 22, 2016 Evans Moving Company Ltd. #140-2251-No 5 Road, Richmond BC V6X 2S8. Contact: Evan Cook (604) 270-1242
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HOUSES FOR SALE
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BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
SUITES FOR RENT
604-520-9922
4 BDRM HOUSE for rent.
12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings
1010 6th Ave. New West. Suites Available. Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit. Pets negotiable. Ref req. CALL 604 715-7764
ELECTRICAL
Electrical Installations
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
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HOME SERVICES
RENTALS
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ROOFING
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All Season Roofing
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