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The front door on Kori Neff-Bauman’s home is missing a beloved heirloom wreath that was made by her late mother who passed just four days before last Christmas. Neff-Bauman accidentally delivered the wreath to Port Coquitlam thrift store on Dec. 2 and she and her son, Zachary, are hoping whoever bought it will be willing to sell it back to her. See story on page 7.

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A real live Grinch is stealing Christmas from local families, but it’s unlikely the camouflagehat wearing thief will be caught in time for the looming holiday. In what looks like a scene right out of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, surveillance video taken out front of a Coquitlam home Sunday, Nov. 25, shows a man stealing an inflatable Santa. The owner of the stolen Santa, Dave Kamachi, isn’t losing any Christmas cheer over the dastardly deed and hopes the eightfoot-tall inflatable Saint Nicholas is making other children happy at some other home. “My best hope, which could be optimistic thinking, that rather than selling it on Craigslist for drugs, he took it home and blew it up for his own kids,” said Kamachi, who reported the crime to the Coquitlam RCMP, but doesn’t have much hope Santa will be returned. The missing Santa leaves a gaping hole in the family’s Christmas decorations and when the children, five and two, pass by the front porch each day they notice it’s missing. see HOME, page 14

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Parents urge drivers to slow down Motorists moving too fast in school zones, say parents Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

A near miss in a crosswalk at Coquitlam River elementary this week has one parent upset about traffic conditions in front of the school and worried someone could get hurt because of risks some drivers are taking. Brian Holford watched in horror Wednesday as a car tried to drive around a child who had fallen in a crosswalk. The car eventually stopped when a parent made a move to grab the child and yelled at the driver but Holford said the incident is only one of many he’s witnessed in recent weeks. “It just angers me every day when I see the way people drive by the school. It’s sadder the majority are parents dropping kids off,” said Holford. The school is located on Shaughnessy Street in Coquitlam, a busy thoroughfare at the best of times, but particularly gridlocked in the mornings as students make their way to school. He said the school is con-

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Parent Brian Holford is concerned about traffic problems at Coquitlam River elementary school and is worried someone will get hurt if something doesn’t change. He would like to see crossing guards to deter people from speeding through crosswalks. stantly sending out emails to ask parents to be more careful in the turnarounds and to not block traffic and the principal is often outside trying to maintain calm.

But some of the problems are caused by the fact that the road is also a popular route for commuters, who are just driving through, often at unsafe speeds.

Holford would like to see some more traffic enforcement and thinks crossing guards could help stop traffic but other than that he’s not sure what the solution is.

“I never worried about it until the last few months, just how dangerous it is for our kids,” said Holford, who recently started walking his child to school each day.

His call for calm in speed zones comes as School District 43 is mounting a social media campaign to ask drivers to slow down and look around in school zones. And it seems the campaign has hit a nerve, with dozens of comments on The Tri-City News’ Facebook page about improper drop-off at elementary and middle schools. The posts note that cars parked unsafely or illegally are among the biggest problems at school drop-off and pick up times. In an earlier comment, Coquitlam RCMP said cars blocking traffic is one of the biggest problems in school zones and enforcement is part of the force’s regular patrol. SD43 spokesperson Peter Chevrier said the district hopes the social media safety campaign will spread the word about the need to be more careful in school zones. “Our recent campaign to generate a surge of increased awareness has been supported by many community partner organizations and community members and we thank everyone for their support. Going forward we plan to continue our messaging as periodic reminders,” Chevrier stated in an email. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Chinese anger could hurt int’l partnerships UBC prof. calls for cooler heads over CFO extradition Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

A University of BC professor who specializes in partnership projects with Asian institutes is calling for cooler heads in the current turmoil over the extradition of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou. Intense anger visible on Chinese social media could trickle down to valuable partnerships between local institutions and China, including possibly international education, a lucrative revenue generator for B.C. public schools and post-secondary institutions. “Let’s hope that both sides handle the current issue with

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School District 43 has a strong international education program and the majority of students currently come from China. This is a photo of trustees on a trip to China to promote the program. as much care and understanding as possible. Chinese students are a very valuable and positive part of our educational system,” said Paul Evans, a pro-

fessor with the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, in response to an email query from The Tri-City News. He added there may be a

slowdown in international students coming from China, not because of a formal government decision but more likely “because of intense anger that is visible on Chinese social media in China and opinions we are hearing in Vancouver.” China has opposed the arrest of the Huawei executive. Although School District 43 attracts students from all over the world, a majority of students are from China and fees foreign students pay are a significant revenue generator for the district. For example, SD43 is expecting a $5 million surplus in international education revenues based on second semester enrolment. The money, a large portion of it from fees families of Chinese students pay to study here, has become an important component of SD43 budgeting. Each year, SD43 accepts ap-

proximately 2,000 fee-paying foreign students into SD43 classes, but doesn’t count all the revenues until the second semester is underway. And based on historical trends, the surplus funds will help SD43 in future years because 75% of the extra money is spread over the following three years. At a recent board meeting, trustees agreed to stick with the current plan for dealing with surplus revenues. International education revenues are continuing to climb in SD43, with students hailing from all over the world, but about 60% from China. In addition to fundraising, international education is an important aspect of the district’s global perspective, officials have said. Students pay $15,000 to attend school here, typically stay with a local family, or if they

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Microbreweries and distilleries in Port Coquitlam can now double the number of seats in their tasting rooms. Tuesday, after a public hearing, city council voted 6-1 to give third and final reading to a zoning bylaw change that would allow craft brewers and distillers to apply to increase their lounge capacity to a maximum 50 seats. By comparison, along Port Moody’s Brewers Row, there are up to 110 seats in each of the four breweries — Moody Ales, Parkside, Yellow Dog and Twin Sails — while Mariner Beer in Coquitlam has 80 spots open in its tasting room and patio. The lift by PoCo council, which was opposed by Coun. Darrell Penner, follows through on a campaign pledge by Mayor Brad West. But it also exposed a rift between PoCo craft breweries — two of which opened this summer — and local pubs. During the hearing, representatives from three pubs — The Arms, Samz and Cat & Fiddle (the latter of which is also building a microbrewery on its site) — spoke up about the need to limit entertain-

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ment in microbrew lounges. Breweries are intended to manufacture beer and have tasting PENNER rooms, not gathering places, they contended. Their competition concerns were echoed by Penner, who has worked as a musician at The Arms. Penner unsuccessfully moved a motion to delay the vote and have council put in provisions to restrict entertainment and full kitchens in microbrews. “This is the point in time we need to be doing this,” said Penner. But officials from Northpaw Brewing — the city’s first microbrew — and Tinhouse, which has yet to open, and other craft brewers and festival organizers argued microbrews don’t want to be fighting for business with pub owners. In fact, said Andrea McIntosh of Tinhouse, microbrews want to work with pubs to ensure their product is on tap. As well, she said, microbrews offer a different experience than pubs and serve to a

different clientele that includes families. Most tasting lounges have limited entertainment and are required to serve some food under provincial regulations, she said. Laura Lee Richard, PoCo’s development services director, also told council entertainment falls outside city jurisdiction. A cask festival organizer said PoCo has lost potential economic development because of the 25-seat cap on microbrews. And “if the pubs were really worried [about increased lounge seating] they need to change their model. Times are changing,” he said. Northpaw co-founder Courtney Brown said the public is calling for more lounge seats at his business, and he welcomed the opportunity to meet with pub owners. “We never, never, ever intend to compete or be a pub,” he said. Meanwhile, microbreweries and distilleries wanting to double lounge seating will still require the OK from provincial authorities to change their licence. Owners will also need to determine if they have enough parking spaces: PoCo requires one parking space for every five lounge seats as well as spaces for manufacturing.

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Kori Neff-Bauman is hoping to find some Christmas cheer. The Port Coquitlam woman was looking forward to celebrating the season with her 19 year-old son Zachary, for the first time in three years. Two years ago the holidays were darkened by the death of her father, Robert, and last year — just four days before Christmas — her mother, Sandra, passed away. Neff-Bauman and her son put up their tree and plugged in its warm glowing lights. But when she went to hang her wreath on their front door, she made a terrible discovery. The wreath, which was made by Neff-Bauman’s mom and gifted to her several years ago, was gone. In the chaos of packing away the final contents of her parents’ Port Coquitlam home and making space for some of them in her own, she’d delivered several bags of items to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift store on Shaughnessy Street. The

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Shelter approved despite concerns from residents Grant GranGer The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam has approved temporary use permits to allow emergency weather shelters at two city churches despite concerns from several residents who spoke at a public hearing Monday night. The churches are being added to the rotation of shelters that have been set up during the winter months by the Hope for Freedom Society since 2007. Two churches the society used previously are unable to continue the program. St. Andrews in Port Moody is being redeveloped and another church in Port Coquitlam has been sold. So it recruited Cornerstone Seventh-Day Adventist (1415 Noon’s Creek Drive) and St. Laurence Anglican (825 St. Laurence St.) to replace them. Most of the emailed complaints submitted to a public hearing held Monday, said Mayor Richard Stewart, focused on homeless wandering around in their neighbourhood. But Stewart and Hope for Freedom managing director Rob Thiessen said the society, on cold nights, uses a vehicle to pick up Tri-Cities homeless people and take them to the church, give them a meal and a place to sleep at night, and then after giving the breakfast take them back to where they were picked up at 7 a.m. “There is no ability for our visitors to mix in the neighbourhood,” Thiessen told the hearing Monday. “They are confined to the place where they sleep, eat and go to the washrooms.” Despite reassurances from Hope for Freedom’s representative, two residents

ROB THIESSEN with children in the daycare at Cornerstone complained about the initiative during Monday’s public hearing. One claimed studies show homeless are more susceptible to tuberculosis and pneumonia because of weakened immune systems and since the bacteria can remain in ventilation systems for four hours, children in the daycare would be vulnerable. He wanted a qualified medical assessment and remediation carried out before approval would be given, Thiessen, however, dismissed the suggestion outright. “To put it bluntly, people would have to have some sort of sexual contact or share a needle to get it,” said Thiessen. In an interview Tuesday, Coun. Craig Hodge said there were similar discussions three months ago about one of the current participating churches, Calvary Baptist on Regan Avenue, which also has a daycare. “The concerns are serious, but they are very low risk considering the same germs are floating around getting on a bus or in a shopping mall,” said Hodge. “The churches have shown they do a real good job on the clean up.”

Thiessen said the society knows most of the homeless and where they are because it is working to help get them off the streets on a permanent basis. It only provides temporary shelter at times of year when the weather is very bad. “Our organization isn’t particularly crazy about homeless shelters,” said Thiessen. “Shelters are just a stepping stone. We see them as a triage or a MASH unit.” Thiessen said in October the organization provided a different way to live for seven of the homeless in the Tri-Cities. One is permanently housed and four are in treatment. Two of them are in the 3030 Gordon shelter, but he still considers them homeless. He added Hope for Freedom got five more people into treatment in November. “That’s what we’re trying to do. Our primary goal is to get the homeless housed,” said Thiessen. He noted there’s a positive impact to the churches that participate. Patrick McGrath, a parishioner at St. Andrews United in Port Moody, which is redeveloping its property to provide affordable housing, said while the first year was tough, the homeless who took shelter there treated them with respect and the church didn’t have any issues with cigarette butts or needles on the ground. “By seven o’clock they were gone. Nobody even noticed they were there,” said McGrath. “The church had never been cleaner.” He pointed out one local business leader originally opposed the shelter, but she became a volunteer in the second year.

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A year-and-a-half after Port Coquitlam council warned a business owner to bring his buildings up to safety standards or face a penalty, newly elected officials took a hard line Tuesday. After a hearing with Art Knapp owner Wim Vander Zalm — delayed from the spring of 2017 — council placed a Section 57 notice on his title for failing to take out construction permits. The notice effectively shifts liability away from the municipality and alerts parties interested in his property — such as financial agents and future purchasers — of the building deficiencies. And while the notice allows him to continue to operate Art Knapp’s, it won’t stop city fire and bylaw officers from enforcing public safety regulations. This fall, the city shut down two major money-makers for the Dominion Avenue business: FunLand and the Christmas train attraction. PoCo building inspector Shawn Hagan told council this week Vander Zalm has “no deadline to be compliant” and city staff will work with him to

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resolve the building and fire code infractions. In his report that went before council on Dec. 11, Hagan wrote the city “has been actively engaging” with Vander Zalm for five years about unauthorized construction at Art Knapp’s. The violations pertain to a tent, which was used as a tunnel for the train amusement ride; interior alterations for the change rooms in the fashion area; a storage building; and additions to greenhouse canopies. Permits were neither applied for nor issued, Hagan said in his report. At Tuesday’s hearing, Hagan asked Vander Zalm point blank if he was responsible for the construction; Vander Zalm said he hired carpenters and other tradespeople to do the work. Prior, Vander Zalm argued he didn’t need construction permits from the city as Art Knapp is located on farm land and his business is exempt under the National Farm Building Code. Vander Zalm, who employs 65 people at Art Knapp, also contended his recently hired lawyer has suggested the municipality is incorrect to require building permits on agricul-

tural land. He also told council he’s done hundreds of improvements to the structures over the past year that have cost him $100,000, and a meeting with city fire officials is scheduled for Dec. 18. “We are really happy with how far we have come over the past year,” Vander Zalm said. “There’s a lot of facets to this. It’s very complex… We have been trying to do it ourselves.” He also complained of the high costs to hire legal counsel to address the city’s concerns, and he challenged Hagan to produce the permit requirements for construction on farm land. (Hagan told city council he is not aware of any exemptions for building without permits). Coun. Darrell Penner said the issues have been “going on for a very long time” and the city has spent money on legal advice. “It’s not a farm. Public safety is absolutely paramount here.” He added, “Putting the Section 57 is exactly what we should do. We have buildings without permits. Their lawyer isn’t here. I find that very odd on something of this magnitude.”

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t a recent Port Coquitlam council meeting, it was suggested that the city wouldn’t have to create more dog parks if there were more responsible dog owners. but is that true? It’s probably true that some diehards will still forgo the leash even if there are more off-leash parks. but for the average dog owner, the convenience of a neighbourhood dog park would be appreciated, and likely, well used. The city of Port Coquitlam is once again a friend to dog owners by creating more dog parks. but, it could be argued, more are needed, especially in areas with higher density. aside from some fencing and gravel or bark mulch, there is not much to them and they are a great way of building community and rapport between dogs and neighbours. also, it would be nice if they were lit for evening outings in the winter and provided easy access to water and pet waste containers. dogs are a fact of life in the Tri-Cities, so we support more dog parks to keep human/canine issues under control.

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ear Mars, I am writing to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Can you believe it’s been more than 2,000 years since the first Christmas? and that means it’s already more than 6,000 years since we were both created. by God! Wow, time flies! LoL, just kidding, old pal. I remember seeing you back at the big bang, like 14 billion years ago. Wasn’t ANDY PREST that a blast! anyway, I hope you’re enjoying the early Christmas gift I sent you last month. NaSa’s InSight lander has sent back some photos of you. I see you’re still going with the whole “windswept dusty red” thing. Cool, cool. People are digging it here — I saw you up on Instagram and you got nearly a million likes. I trust you’ll show the NaSa lander a good time — I know how much you Martians like probes! Just kidding, old friend. I try to laugh a lot these days, as it’s been a rather, well, eventful year for all of us here on me. China just keeps DelIVeRY 604-472-3040 NewsROOM 604-472-3030 DIsPlaY aDs 604-472-3020 classIfIeD aDs 604-444-3056 n

getting bigger and bigger, and young Canada is so cute these days! These “humans” are fascinating. It was those little rascals who helped me send the probe your way. They’re such an odd group. They can land a space probe on a planet five million kilometres away, but they can’t make a kale salad without giving everyone listeria. Earth to humans: you’re not supposed to eat kale! It’s gross. My pride and joy for many years has been the one that calls itself the united States. They’re relatively new around here, but they’ve always had such poise and confidence and reasonably priced wine. I’m sad to say they’re going through a rough time these days though, putting children in cages and holding “mass shootings” just about every day. I think a lot of the trouble is this leader they’ve got. Lumpy, I think he’s called. I certainly feel the vibrations when he walks around, if you know what I mean. Luckily he’s mostly in a golf cart, or lying in bed yelling at his Tv. I try to make it rain on him as much as possible. My dear old britain is having a bit of a tough time these days as well. They had an awful fight with their chums over in Europe. Well, I say “fight,” but britain just basically made a mess in their own trousers and then went and stood in the corner for a while. It seems like now they’re maybe going to try to just slide back over and rejoin the gang, hoping that no one notices their soiled pantaloons.

and don’t get me started on Russia! Seriously, don’t. They’ve been pretty creepy lately. They do keep me entertained though, these humans. It’s a shame they’re all going to be dead soon. They keep pumping pollution into my atmosphere and making me heat up a little bit more each year. Those humans though, they’re in for some trouble. all the smart ones know that they are the ones causing the problem and that it is getting out of control, but lots of the most powerful ones, like Lumpy, pretend that nothing is wrong. “We believe in both sides of the science,” they say. oK. Hope they enjoy the flood, flame and famine wars. I just hope I don’t have to soak up another nuclear bomb. I hate the way I look in a mushroom cloud. I should get going. Time to brew up a big raincloud — Lumpy is talking about building a 2,000-mile wall across me again. That should solve all their problems! anyway, all the best this holiday season, and I wish you only good things in 2019. Your friend and neighbour, Earth Andy Prest is the sports editor for the North Shore News and writes a biweekly humour/lifestyle column. He can be reached via email at aprest@nsnews.com.

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The Editor, This month we saw excellent news with the long awaited announcement of the $10 per day daycare prototype sites launched across British Columbia. Along with other new programs like the Fee Reduction Initiative and Affordability Benefit, which each started earlier this year, most families in the province are now paying lower fees than they otherwise would have been. Recently, we also welcomed early childhood educator wage enhancements and are continuing to push for further increases. While these are all important steps in the move towards universal child care in B.C., families also desperately need access to more licensed child care spaces. Currently, only 18% of children in the province have access to a licensed child care space. Waiting lists can be

The Editor, It is only recently that people have finally realized that we are past the early stage of traffic gridlock. The Tri-City News reported last month on a most interesting development of the Fraser Mills property and the plan for 16 or 18 towers. Of course there is no mention of the flood plane, school location or a traffic study. There is a colour picture available on the newspaper’s website indicating the only access and egress is one road heading north to, you guessed it — out to the Lougheed Highway. Therefore, another 20,000-plus people will need to use the rail overpass if they want to head towards Vancouver. Add this to a whole bunch of mega high rise towers on both sides of North Road all the way to New Westminster and you can not expect traffic to flow properly. Add this to our city’s failure to deal with the traffic problem at the foot of Blue Mountain Street when they

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Last month, the provincial government announced it would start a pilot program for a $10-a-day childcare program for 1,800 children across B.C. available for custom-designed modular buildings, which will help quickly create new quality child care programs. Let’s see the city be leaders in supporting the creation of Early Learning and Care programs for our children and

years long, leaving families no choice but to use unlicensed care. My hope is to see the city of Coquitlam apply for new provincial grants aimed at creating more licensed child care spaces, making public land

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approved another 28-storey high rise. Fraser Mills will only create more traffic havoc. So the city will nurse this development on what many residents said should have been kept as light industrial zone. We will soon hear the usual excuses we all have heard before. One is that the city did not hear from the public in any numbers so it must be all right to proceed. On a positive note, we understand it will take years to see this project completed. Perhaps by then we will see flying cars and groceries delivered by drones. Brian Robinson Coquitlam

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For the past five years, Grade 4/5 students at Aspenwood elementary school in Port Moody have been crafting Christmas crackers from toilet paper rolls, wrapping paper and ribbon. The crackers are stuffed with Halloween candy the kids have saved from their trick-or-treat adventures and they’re then distributed to local seniors homes. Clockwise from above: Tanner Mitchell, Tyson Fitzwalter and Lucas Lardizabal work on their crackers; the gym is crowded; Oli Misci stuffs his cracker; Madison Shung, 9, and Ava Vagarelli, 9, set up their work station.

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Cross catchment application and Kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 school year starting in September 2019 occurs soon. Read the school and program registration information below for more details.

Kindergarten Registration for September 2019 WHEN CAN MY CHILD START KINDERGARTEN? Children who are five years old on or before December 31, 2019 may enter school in September 2019.You may defer your child’s enrolment until September 2020. WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER MY CHILD? Kindergarten registration (except for Programs of Choice Montessori, Mandarin Bilingual, Reggio and French Immersion) within School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) will be held from February 4 to 6, 2019 in all elementary schools. If you are interested in registering your child in one of our Programs of Choice, visit www.sd43.bc.ca/programs for more information on application deadlines and parent information meeting locations. All students must be registered for Kindergarten at their catchment area school. To determine your catchment school, use the School Locator on our website. If parents wish their child to attend an out-of-catchment school, they will be provided the opportunity to apply for a cross catchment transfer beginning on February 7, 2019 with a deadline of February 13, 2019 (visit our website for more information). Note: All Kindergarten students must be registered for Kindergarten at their catchment school before completing a Cross Catchment Application. If enrolment projections show that space is available, cross catchment transfer applications will be accepted in accordance with the following priorities: (i) catchment area child; (ii) non-catchment area child; and (iii) non-school district child. Kindergarten students who have a sibling at a school outside their catchment will be accepted at the sibling’s school (provided the sibling will still be in attendance the following school year) and are requested to register at the sibling’s school. Kindergarten children with siblings in a program of choice must still apply online. Parents do not need to fill out a cross catchment application verifying sibling status.

Cross Catchment Application Process 2019 – 2020 Parents can apply for a school outside of their neighbourhood catchment school.To do so you must complete a “Cross Catchment Application.” Placement is based on space availability. Cross Catchment Process: Information on the cross catchment process can be obtained from our website at www.sd43.bc.ca. The district is encouraging use of the electronic version of the application form accessed through our website www.sd43.bc.ca beginning February 7 at 9 a.m. The process will close on February 13 at 4 p.m. Paper forms will also be available at all schools and the district office as of February 7 at 9 a.m. All completed paper applications must be returned in-person or by mail to the district office at 550 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, V3J 6A7 by the closing date. Faxed or emailed copies will not be accepted. The School Locator tool on our website provides a student’s designated catchment area schools. Catchment is based on home address.

Can I use my childcare facility address to determine my child’s school attendance area? No. According to the School Act, enrolment can only be based on the home address. PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS • Proof of citizenship for parent and child (one of the following): Birth certificate; Passport; PR Card; Canadian Citizenship Card. • Proof of B.C. residency for parent (one of the following): rental contract, property purchase contract, income tax statement, property tax statement. (And two of the following): utility bill; B.C. driver’s license; B.C. vehicle registration; Canadian bank or credit card statement; B.C. ID. • Proof of Guardianship: Contact your neighbourhood school or refer to the ‘Funding Eligibility Checklist’ provided on the school’s website. NON-RESIDENTS Contact the International Education Department at 604-936-5769 or visit 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Bring along proof of citizenship for parent and student, proof of residency, and proof of guardianship (if applicable).

To learn more about these and other programs visit our website: www.sd43.bc.ca/programs

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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) School and Program Registration Information Early French Immersion Program (Kindergarten Entry) For the 2019-2020 School Year

Late French Immersion Program (Grade 6 Entry) For the 2019-2020 School Year

WHAT IS EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION? • Early French Immersion is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Kindergarten to Grade 12 level for the 2019/2020 school year at the following elementary schools: Coquitlam River, Mary Hill, Irvine, Nestor, Glenayre, Panorama Heights, Kilmer, Porter Street, Rochester and Westwood (K-1)/ Glen (2-5). • The Early French Immersion Program offers all students whose first language is not French the possibility of completing the prescribed B.C. curriculum and learn French at the same time. • From Kindergarten to the end of Grade 2, all instruction is in French with English Language Arts beginning in Grade 4. • Students also expand their cultural horizons and the program helps prepare students for the global economy. • See Late French Immersion for information on Grade 6 entry. • Learn more at www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/ French20Programs/Pages/About.aspx

WHAT IS LATE FRENCH IMMERSION? • Late French Immersion is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Grades 6 to 8 level for the 2019/2020 school year at the following middle schools: Citadel, Moody Middle and Montgomery. • The Late French Immersion Program provides students with instructions in both English and French and offers all students whose first language is not French the possibility of completing the prescribed B.C. curriculum and learn French at the same time. • This program helps students develop strong communication skills in both English and French. • Students also expand their cultural horizons and the program helps prepare students for the global economy. • See Early French Immersion for information on Kindergarten entry. • Learn more at www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/French%20 Programs/Pages/About.aspx

APPLICATION PROCESS • Applications for Late French Immersion are to be completed online at www.sd43.bc.ca available starting Friday, January 18, 2019 at 9 a.m. Completed online application forms must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 4 p.m. • Space is limited and a random draw will be used if necessary. All parents are encouraged to attend the parent information meeting to learn about the program. Parent Information Meeting Tuesday, January 15, 2019 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Winslow Center (Gymnasium) 1100 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam

All parents are encouraged to attend the parent information meeting to learn about the program. Parent Information Meeting Monday, January 14, 2019 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Winslow Center (Gymnasium) 1100 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam

For further information about Early or Late French Immersion, contact Sophie Bergeron at 604-937-6392

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Early Montessori Program For the 2019-2020 School Year

Late Montessori Program For the 2019-2020 School Year

WHAT IS EARLY MONTESSORI? • Early Montessori is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Kindergarten to Grade 5 level for the 2019/2020 school year at the following elementary schools: Aspenwood, Baker Drive, Hampton Park, Harbour View, Miller Park, James Park and Seaview. • The program provides a rich learning environment for students. It is based on Montessori principles and fulfills the expectations of the Ministry of Education. • The Montessori approach supports continuous progress, as students learn to work on personal goals and academic challenges. • Students learn to work independently, in small groups and as peer leaders. • The program is delivered following the Montessori philosophy of learning. • Students make use of a variety of information sources in their project work, including explorations, technology, print and human resources. • The program supports students in becoming lifelong learners and global citizens. • See Late Montessori Program for information on Grades 6 to 8. • Learn more at www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/Montessori/ Pages/Montessori.aspx

WHAT IS LATE MONTESSORI? • Late Montessori is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Grades 6 to 8 level for the 2019/2020 school year at the following middle schools: Montgomery and Scott Creek. • The Late Montessori Program provides a rich learning environment for students. It is based on Montessori principles and fulfills the expectations of the Ministry of Education. • The Montessori approach supports continuous progress, as students learn to work on personal goals and academic challenges. • Students learn to work independently, in small groups and as peer leaders. • The program is delivered following the Montessori philosophy of learning. • Students make use of a variety of information sources in their project work, including explorations, technology, print and human resources. • Montessori at middle school emphasizes critical and creative thinking, community service and studentinitiated learning with in-depth studies. • The program supports students in becoming lifelong learners and global citizens. • See Early Montessori Program for information on Kindergarten to Grade 5. • Learn more at www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/Montessori/ Pages/Montessori.aspx

APPLICATION PROCESS • Children entering Kindergarten September 2019 must apply through the programs of choice online application process available starting January 17 at 9 a.m. at www.sd43.bc.ca. Completed online application forms must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. • Applications for Kindergarten are done by a random draw and will be limited to the number of spaces available. Late application forms will not be part of the draw. • Kindergarten children with siblings in the program will be given highest priority (provided the sibling will still be in attendance the following school year) and must still apply online. • Students entering Grade 1 wishing to enroll should contact the school directly. All parents are encouraged to attend the parent information meeting to learn about the program. Parent Information Meetings Thursday, January 10, 2019 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Winslow Centre (Gallery Room) 1100 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam

APPLICATION PROCESS • Applications for Late Montessori are to be completed online starting January 18 at 9 a.m. at www.sd43.bc.ca. Completed online application forms must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2019. All parents are encouraged to attend the parent information meeting to learn about the program. Parent and Student Information Meeting Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Montgomery Middle School 1900 Edgewood Ave, Coquitlam For further information contact • Montgomery Middle Principal, Sarah Husband (604-9397367; montgomery@sd43.bc.ca) • Scott Creek Middle Principal, Lisa Rinke (604-945-0156; scottcreek@sd43.bc.ca)

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Mandarin Bilingual Program For the 2019-20 School Year

Reggio Influenced Program For the 2019-2020 School Year

WHAT IS THE MANDARIN BILINGUAL PROGRAM? • Mandarin Bilingual is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Kindergarten to Grade 5 level for the 2019/2020 school year at Walton Elementary School. • The Mandarin Bilingual Program provides students with instruction in both English and Mandarin. • This program will include Grades 6 to 8 at Scott Creek Middle for the 2019/2020 school year • The Mandarin Bilingual Program moves to Gleneagle Secondary School for Grades 9-12. • Regardless of their first language, the elementary program offers all students the possibility of completing 50 per cent of the prescribed B.C. curriculum in Mandarin (Mandarin Language Arts, Math, Health and Career, and P.E.) and 50 per cent of the prescribed B.C. curriculum in English (English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies and Fine Arts). • Students develop strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin. • Students develop their knowledge of other cultures and the program helps prepare students for the global economy. • Learn more at www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/Mandarin/ Pages/MandarinBilingualProgram.aspx

WHAT IS THE REGGIO PROGRAM? • The Reggio Program is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Kindergarten to Grade 5 level for the 2019/2020 school year at Meadowbrook Elementary. • The Reggio vision is of an ‘education based on relationships’. Our educational philosophy at Meadowbrook focuses on the individual child in relationship with the family, other children, staff, the school environment and society.These relationships are interconnected and reciprocal. • It is an approach to education that encourages children and their teachers to explore, question, discover and acquire skills of critical thinking and collaboration in beautiful, stimulating environments. • Children express interests and ideas, research for further information, reflect on the experience and form conclusions.Through this process, children develop the confidence and independence with encouragement from parents, teachers and community members. • The Reggio approach is not a formal approach like Montessori with defined methods, teacher certification standards and accreditation processes. • Learn more at www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/Reggio/Pages/ Reggio.aspx

APPLICATION PROCESS: • Children entering Kindergarten September 2019 must apply through the programs of choice online application process available starting January 17 at 9 a.m. at www.sd43.bc.ca. Completed online application forms must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. • Applications for Kindergarten are done by a random draw and will be limited to the number of spaces available. Late application forms will not be part of the draw. • Kindergarten children with siblings in a program of choice must apply online. Siblings of students already enrolled in the Mandarin Bilingual Program at Walton Elementary School will be given first priority. Please clearly identify sibling status on the online application form. • Students entering Grade 1 wishing to enroll should contact the school directly. All parents are encouraged to attend the parent information meeting to learn about the program. Parent Information Meeting Wednesday, January 16, 2019 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Walton Elementary School 2960 Walton Avenue, Coquitlam As this is an information meeting for parents/guardians, kindly make arrangements to leave your children at home.

WHY REGGIO INFLUENCED? • Models personalized learning through emergent curriculum and responsive pedagogy. • Supports student engagement and self-regulation. • Involves parents and community as true partners in supportive learning. • Honours all children by building on their gifts and strengths. • Builds and supports collaborative practice between children, teachers and parents. APPLICATION PROCESS • Catchment area children entering Kindergarten September 2019 should register during Kindergarten registration directly at the school, February 4 to 6, 2019. • Non-catchment area children entering Kindergarten should apply through the programs of choice online application process available starting January 17 at 9 a.m. at www.sd43.bc.ca. Completed online application forms must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. • All other non-catchment area students currently in Kindergarten to Grade 4 should contact the school and apply through the online cross catchment process, February 7 to 13, 2019. All parents are encouraged to attend the parent information meeting to learn about the program. Parent Information Meeting Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 6 p.m. - 7p.m. Meadowbrook Elementary School 900 Sharpe Street, Coquitlam As this is an information meeting for parents/guardians, kindly make arrangements to leave your children at home.

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Christmas light list

Thousands of decorations & lights going up in Tri-Cities 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.

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• 1440 Cambridge Dr.: More than 20,000 lights, a nativity display, Santa Clause with eight reindeer, Santa’s workshop, a gondola, electric train, singing Christmas tree, gingerbread house and hot air balloon. Collecting money for B.C. Children’s Hospital. • 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). • 917 Merritt St.: Thousands of lights are synced up to Christmas music at this Coquitlam display. • 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.

10 different songs on 48 channels. Lights are on from 5:30 to 10 p.m. nightly. Donations are accepted for the Royal Columbian Hospital NICU. • Astoria Retirement Residence, 2245 Kelly Ave.: Christmas lights on the building programmed to music at 88.1 FM. • 752 Capital Crt.: This is the second year that this Citadel Heights home has offered up a Christmas display called Lights of Elegance. The lights are on from 5 to 10:30 p.m. and food bank donations are accepted.

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This is the second year that 752 Capital Crt. has put up a light display in Port Coquitlam. The lights are on from 5 to 10:30 p.m. and food bank donations are accepted.

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• 1314 Paula Pl.: Gabriel, 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

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condition and at least one metre away from flammable materials. • Install carbon monoxide alarms in a central location. • Be sure there is a working smoke alarm on every level of the home and that all family members recognize the sound. • Ensure your family has an emergency escape plan that includes the correct routes to get out of the home. For more information go to www.coquitlam.ca/seasonalsafety.

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Coquitlam Fire/Rescue is reminding residents to ensure their Christmas trees are safe this holiday season. Lights should be approved and in good condition and residents should make sure they do not overload their electrical circuits, which could be a fire hazard, the department said in a press release. Natural trees should also be watered regularly so they do not dry out and artificial trees should be fire retardant, the notice stated. But electrical issues are not the only hazards residents should be aware of over the holidays. According to Coquitlam’s Fire Prevention Office, the kitchen is the most common room for a fire to start and people should not leave their cooking unattended. “Did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries?” the press release said. “Stay in the kitchen and pay attention while cooking.” Firefighters also offered the following tips to make sure homes are safe this Christmas: • Ensure all heating appliances like furnaces, gas fireplaces, chimneys and space heaters are in good working

lights synchronized to music, plus ground displays. A highlight is the 90-foot decorated 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

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f you’re celebrating the holidays this weekend, be sure to catch a ride with volunteers from Operation Red Nose Tri-Cities, who will be on-call from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday. The service is sponsored in part by The Tri-City News, with all proceeds benefitting KidSport Tri-Cities. Phone 778-866-NOSE.

Friday, Dec. 14 WILD SIDE

Join Coquitlam’s environmental services team for a wildlifethemed scavenger hunt around Lights at Lafarge. Meet at 6 p.m. at the TD Community Plaza (eastside of Lafarge Lake, 1299 Pinetree Way). Visit coquitlam.ca/parkspark.

POTTER MUSICAL

Drama 10 and Acting 11 students at Port Moody’s Heritage Woods secondary (1300 David Ave.) perform A Very Potter Musical. Written by Starkids and directed by Katie Wilson, the show is tonight and Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.

HOCKEY NIGHT

The Coquitlam Express play their first of two home games this weekend, facing the Chilliwack team tonight at 7 p.m. in the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Visit coquitlamexpress.ca.

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The Port Moody Film Society screens Made In Dagenham, a British comedy about the Ford factory in Dagenham that employed thousands of men in 1968 — and underpaid 187 female workers. Sally Hawkins and Bob Hoskins star in the 89-minute movie. Admission is $5 plus a $5 society membership, at the door. Visit pmfilm.ca.

LEST WE FORGET

Playwright-actor Julia Mackey delivers her award-winning play, Jake’s Gift, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m., and on Saturday at 3 p.m. — the latter of which will be her 1,000th performance. The show is directed by her husband, Dirk Van Stranlen. Call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

Saturday, Dec. 15 IRVINE BREKKIE

Join Santa as he tucks into a pancake breakfast served up at Irvine elementary (3862 Wellington St., Port Coquitlam) for a school fundraiser from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Admission is $15 for a family, or $5/$3 per person (cash only) and includes photos with Santa, a 50/50 draw and vendors. Visit facebook.com/

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Sofiya Gordeeva plays Ginny Weasely while Zach Jordan is Harry Potter in A Very Potter Musical, running Friday and Saturday at Heritage Woods secondary (1300 David Ave., Port Moody) at 7 p.m. Tickets are for sale at the door on show nights. events/272726100110774 for more details.

SANTA TRAIN

Hop on the West Coast Express Santa Train in Port Coquitlam at 10:39 a.m., at Coquitlam Central at 10:45 a.m. or at Moody Centre at 10:50 a.m. to shop in downtown Vancouver. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and ride the train for free. Plus, you can flash your Santa Train ticket and get a 2-for-1 entry at the Vancouver Christmas Market. Visit translink.bc.ca.

HEIRLOOMS

Do you have a quilt handed down over generations or a piece of jewelry from a late relative? The Coquitlam Heritage Society invites you to share the object, talk about its history and have it photographed for an upcoming exhibit at Place des Arts. Heirlooms will be documented at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Snacks will be served. No registration needed. Visit coquitlamheritage.ca.

DREAMING OF MAUI

Bring your ukulele to the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam) as the CUTIE Circle leads a Christmas carol jam, at 1:30 p.m. New players welcome. The sing-along continues Sunday at 2 p.m. in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at CUTIE’s monthly meeting. Admission is $3.50. Visit cutiecircle.com.

COSMIC POT ART

Take the kids to the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for the monthly Westminster Savings Family Day and fashion a terracotta pot inspired by the current gallery exhibitor: Judith M. Atkinson of Port Moody. The free activity runs from 1 to 4 p.m. with gallery tours at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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Reduce your use Due to the rupture of the Enbridge-owned natural gas transmission pipeline earlier this fall, B.C.’s natural gas supply will be restricted this winter. Although Enbridge has repaired their pipeline, it is operating at a limited capacity, meaning B.C.’s natural gas system may be challenged during times of peak demand this winter. Where possible, reduce your use by lowering the thermostat, shortening showers and washing laundry in cold water. Every bit you save helps ensure we have the natural gas to keep homes warm and businesses working. fortisbc.com/reduceyouruse

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Lights at Lafarge, at Coquitlam Town Centre Park, is the largest free outdoor light display in Metro Vancouver. Park on Pinetree Way or along Trevor Wingrove Way (not at the Evergreen Cultural Centre) or hop off the Evergreen Extension at Lafarge Lake-douglas. The event is sponsored in part by The Tri-City News. janis cleugh/the tri-city news

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LIGHT PARTY

Don your brightest clothing and Christmas decorations for Light Up the Dance Floor during Lights at Lafarge. Meet at 7 p.m. in the Warming Tent in Coquitlam Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The parade will be sent off by the Cadet 201 Grilse band. Visit coquitlam.ca/parkspark.

PANTHERS ACTION

Cheer on the Port Moody Panthers hockey team as they face the Delta players at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) at 7:45 p.m. Visit portmoodypanthers.com.

BACHATA CLASS

DJ Mixxx leads the Latin dance party in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), starting with a bachata class at 8 p.m. for an hour. The event runs until 12:30 a.m. No experience or partner needed. Parking is free or hop off the Evergreen Extension at Lafarge Lake-Douglas. Admission is $10. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.

Sunday, Dec. 16 PMAC, PdA GIfTS

Looking for handmade Christmas gifts? Stop in at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. Johns St.) — open today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — which has its 5th annual Winter Treasures artisan market on until Dec. 23. As well, the Blackberry Artists Society has its annual Christmas Marketplace in the dedicated gift shop and

in the Ann Kitching Gallery. Call 604-931-2008 or visit pomoarts. ca. Meanwhile, at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam), pick up a miniature artwork in the annual Positively Petite show or a trinket or two from the Christmas Boutique. The Maillardville venue is open today from 1 to 5 p.m. Call 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca.

WINTER MARKET

Port Moody Flowers hosts two workshops — at 10:30 a.m. and noon — for visitors at the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). To register, visit makebakegrow.com.

SANTA SKATES

Old St. Nick will have his ice skates on to tour the rink at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) with rounds from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 12:45 to 2:15 p.m.; and 2:30 to 4 p.m. Free hot cocoa will be served to participants after each session. Visit coquitlam.ca. Port Coquitlam also has a Santa skate from 1:15 to 3:45 p.m. at the PoCo rec complex (2150 Wilson Ave.). Visit portcoquitlam.ca.

JINGLE SWIM

Play holiday-themed games — for a chance to win prizes! — at the Jingle Bells swim in the City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 1 to 3 p.m. Regular admission rates apply. Visit coquitlam.ca.

VARIETY SHOW

Members of the Glen Pine Pavilion seniors complex (1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam) hosts their holiday variety show from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m Entry is $8/$3. Visit coquitlam.ca.

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Take the family to the Poirier community centre (630 Poirier St., Coquitlam) for a full-filled afternoon with Santa Claus, from 2 to 4 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is $2 per person. Register via signmeup.coquitlam.ca.

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Powell River is the visiting team versus the Coquitlam Express, who meet up at 3 p.m. in the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Visit coquitlamexpress.ca.

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Check out a city of Coquitlam tractor — blinged out for Lights at Lafarge — from 6 to 8 p.m. at Coquitlam Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way). Be sure to snap a selfie with it and post it on social media using #parkspark. Visit coquitlam.ca/parkspark.

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Keith Bennett and L.J. Mounteney return to the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with the gypsy jazz quartet, Van Django, for their annual Cool Yule: A Swingin’ Christmas Show, at 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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Artists Jody Wilson, a Ladner native, and Chris Paul and Darrell Thorne of Vancouver Island are getting rave reviews for designing colourful wraps for 11 utility boxes on the Riverview Hospital grounds in Coquitlam. The designs were chosen by Kwikwetlem First Nation youth, including Fred Hulbert Jr. (pictured at right). The boxes link into Kwikwetlem First Nation Enterprises’ new 25-km electrical system on the 244-acre site of which the Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam band has a land claim. Please email Spotlight news items to jcleugh@tricitynews.com.

Marie Mitchell of the Glen Pine Pavilion WHO Group delivered $200 to Maura Fitzpatrick, fundraising manager for the Children of the Street Society, to support its work preventing child sex exploitation.

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It was a record-breaking year for Coquitlam RCMP after it hosted its 6th annual Cram the Cruiser last Saturday, collecting 806 pounds of food and $1,921 in cash — a jump of 38% for food over its 2017 total.

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New Year in PoMo 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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• Learn it All at Lynda.com: Lynda.com offers online learning at your own pace — anytime, anywhere. Port Moody residents can access over 5,500 online courses to upgrade or learn new skills. You will find beginner, intermediate and advanced video courses taught by experts in the field. Earn certificates for completed courses and post them on your LinkedIn profile. Check our website under “Digital Content” for more information. • Celebrate the Season: Enjoy two special storytimes on Tuesday (Dec. 18) in the Inlet Theatre as part of Port Moody’s CP Holiday Train celebrations. We will have our first show at 6:45 p.m. and a second at 7:30 p.m. Both will feature carols, holiday stories and our

special guest, Pigeon! Seating is first come, first served. • Noon Year’s Eve Party: On Dec. 31, ring in the new year without staying up late! Join us at 11 a.m. for a family dance party in the library with games, stories, crafts and more. Together, we will countdown to 12 — 12 p.m. that is. Drop in. All ages welcome. 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 Songs with the Cutie Circle: Spread some holiday cheer! Join the Cutie Circle and the library’s ukulele jam group as they sing and play Christmas songs. Everyone is welcome. Saturday, Dec. 15, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in. • Storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Beginning again on Monday, Jan. 7 and Wednesday, Jan. 9, from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Drop-in. • Babytime — Make

Language Fun: Help your baby develop speech and language skills, while enjoying bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. You can spend time after the program to meet and socialize. Beginning again on Friday, Jan. 11, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Drop in. For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604927-7999.

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• Winter Story Time: Pyjama Story Time on Burke Mountain will be taking a break for the holidays after Dec. 13 and will resume on Jan. 10. Fall 2018 story times end December 15; winter 2019 story times begin the week of Jan. 7. Library Link visits end on Dec. 22 for the holidays; regular service resumes on Jan. 9. 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.

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: 604-970-2579

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• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild, noon to 9 p.m., Canadian Royal Legion #263, 1025 Ridgeway Ave.,

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MONDAY, JAN. 7

• Toddler Story Time, Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier Branch, 575 Poirier St., from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Songs, rhymes, bounces and stories for babies and toddlers under three and their parents or caregivers. Registration is not need for these free programs.

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/20182019-meetings. • Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. Info: call North Fraser Recruitment Team, 604764-8098. • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild, Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., noon to 4 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9

• Heritage Show and Tell, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Coquitlam Heritage Society at Mackin House, 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. Share the story behind your object or photograph at the museum. The information will become part of our Community Heritage Collection and could be displayed at an upcom-

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• Preschool Story Time, Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading.

FRIDAY, JAN. 11

• Exhibitions Opening at Places Des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave., 7-9 p.m. Fine art, inspiration and a glass of wine. Drop by the opening reception • Toddler Story Time, Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Songs, rhymes, bounces and stories for babies and toddlers under three and their parents or caregivers. Registration is not need for these free programs.

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Like many coaches, when Aaron Lu wants to review the performance of his team and identify areas for improvement, he studies the video. Except the sport Lu coaches is the video. Lu is the coach of the eSports team at Pinetree secondary school in Coquitlam and the co-ordinator of the district’s two year-old eSports league. The league is comprised of teams from six schools — Pinetree, Heritage Woods, Centennial, Riverside, Terry Fox and Port Moody. That’s one more than its inaugural season. And with the growing popularity of eSports, Lu’s confident it will grow yet again. Already there is a Metro Vancouver School eSports Association administering leagues in Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby, and the Canadian eSports Scholastic League is set to launch in early 2019. Lu said the advent of bigmoney professional eSports events and leagues that can sell out hockey arenas, and even eSports scholarships being offered by major universities have legitimized online gaming. Last spring, Forbes magazine reported scholarships at U.S. universities for eSports

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Tony Chen concentrates as he leads the Pinetree secondary eSports team into a game of Overwatch against Centennial secondary. Players on a team are connected to each other by headphones and mics so they can communicate strategy on the fly. had grown almost 500% since 2017. The University of British Columbia’s awards office is in the process of establishing such awards. Lu said eSports provides an opportunity for students who might not otherwise participate in athletics to benefit from a competitive, team experience. “The physicality of sports can be a barrier,” said Lu, an internet technology teacher at

Pinetree. “This is expanding sports in a broader sense.” In the local league, each school’s team is comprised of 10 players that play a five-week season in the fall and another season in the spring. Scores and standings are kept, but as yet there’s no playoff or championship format. Lu said interest was high at his school right from the get-go as he and his partner, Lisa — who also teaches at Pinetree —

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much a team game. “They have to have the ability to work with others,” Lu said. “They have to think outside themselves and see the team as a unit.” The players sit at their own individual computer, connected to their teammates by headphones and a microphone. As a game unfolds, they have to strategize together on the fly, exploiting the attributes of their individual character in

various scenarios. “Everyone has different roles,” said Lu of the league’s fall season game, a multiplayer first-person “hero shooter” called Overwatch. “There’s players that try to do damage, defenders and healers, and they all have to work together.” While the nature of eSports would allow games against other schools to be played remotely, Lu said it’s important the teams get together in the same room where a screen is set up between the rival squads so they can’t peer over each other’s shoulders. “Being together helps promote their digital citizenship,” Lu said, adding players can’t be abusive to each other or taunt opponents. And the interest in eSports isn’t limited to just the players in the game room. Across the hall during a recent showdown between the local league’s two undefeated teams, about a dozen students were perched on desks or sprawled on a couple of couches, watching and cheering as the action unfolded on a large projection screen. Pinetree defeated Centennial in the best of three match, 2-0, to finish the fall season with an unblemished record. Lu said his team’s success was a just reward for their hours of practise, on their own and as a group, as well as several sessions reviewing recordings of games to learn about successful strategies. “We’re starting to see traditional sports and eSports as a collective,” Lu said. “Students want this.” mbartel@tricitynews.com

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West Kelowna’s Brandon Dent scored what proved to be the game winner after 8:17 had been played in the second period. Coquitlam hosts the Chilliwack Chiefs tonight (Friday), 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex. Powell River visits on Sunday, at 3 p.m.

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BARBOUR, Isobel Adella (Belle) October 8, 1921 - November 23, 2018 Surrounded by love, Belle passed away peacefully at the age of 97. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Malvina and Bert Peck, brother Norman and husband Richard (Dick) Barbour. She will be forever loved and remembered by her sons Brian (Racine), Norm (Linda); grandchildren Dean (Cara), Jennifer (Brendan), Brianne (Jeff), Jay (Sarah) and great-grandchildren Owen, Hayley, Adelle, Aislinn, Lucille, Madeleine, Caerys and MacKenzie. Belle was a very special lady with a positive attitude, great sense of humour and a warm, welcoming manner. She maintained many lifelong friendships and we are very grateful for their unfailing support. Belle loved to travel especially her annual trips to Hawaii. She was an avid swimmer and enjoyed her volunteer work with Crossroads Hospice, NDP, and the Red Hat Society along with choir singing and creative writing at Parkwood Manor. We would like to thank the wonderful staff at Madison Care Centre for their excellent and compassionate care of mom. Please join our family for refreshments and memories at the Burquitlam Funeral Chapel in the Fireside Lounge located at 625 North Road, Coquitlam, BC on Saturday, December 29 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Crossroads Hospice, Port Moody, BC would be appreciated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR SMILEâ&#x20AC;?

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

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is looking for a Driver to deliver bundles to carriers in the Tri Cities area. Wednesdays and Fridays. Must have reliable van or the like. Call 604-472-3040

TREE ARBORIST

CLIMBER

Min 3 yrs exp.

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

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HOME CARE NEEDED

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RENTALS APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT

Port Moody

Large Estate Sale being held on Saturday December 15th and Sunday December 16th. Many new items for Christmas presents for others or for yourself. Many next to new items! * Rare and exclusive dishes! Full set Arabia of Finland Aurora Borealisâ&#x20AC;? * Up-to-date current designer fashions * New and lightly used Furniture Including leather furniture and teak tables. * Brand new mattress just ordered in the last year brand new from Stockholm Sweden * Sports Equipment * Decor items including Christmas Decor * Murphy bed And so much more! 117 Edinburgh Drive, Port Moody Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 9am-3pm donna.gravity@gmail.com

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, New West .

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

CALL 604 525-2122

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR SALE

The Best Rentals Coquitlam has to offer! Live Better in Coquitlam. Large 1 & 2 BR Suites.

U-Haul Moving Center Port Moody claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at 2500 Barnet Hwy., Port Moody, BC, Tel: 604461-1717. Auction is subject to cancellation at anytime.

ANTIQUE SHOW

Sunday, January 6th 9am - 4:30pm Vancouver Flea Market

703 Terminal Ave, Van Tables available @ $40 Admission $2.50

over 80 Vendors Join us on Facebook To consign any antiques Call 604-685-8843

FOUND FOUND SD CARD @ Lafarge Lake Park (COQ) on Dec 5th. Call to ID â&#x20AC;˘ 604-619-4740

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SUITES FOR RENT POCO â&#x20AC;˘ Freemont â&#x20AC;˘ 1 BR Lrg main flr ste, full bath, priv entry, own parking. Nr bus/ shops. A/c No pet/No smoking. Jan 1. $850 incls utls. Refs. Ranjit â&#x20AC;˘ 604-537-2131

HOUSES FOR RENT POCO, Spacious 2 Lev House, 3 BR Up, Family Room & Den down, gas fireplace, w/w , 4 appls, covered patio, carport, storage, parking, fenced. No pets. $2250/mo. Avail now 604-833-2103

REAL ESTATE

LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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Phone/OfďŹ ce Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Stacey Whalley 2156 Rindall Ave., Pt. Coquitlam, BC Rory Finn Unit B - 435 Marmont St., Coquitlam, BC Stacey Whalley 2156 Rindall Ave., Pt. Coquitlam, BC Majid Zabeti #411 - 2970 Princess Cr., Coquitlam BC Debbie Filippelli 194 Turtlehead Rd., Belcarra, BC Heather Thanas #16 - 2000 Panorama Drive, Port Moody, BC

A sale will take place on ibid4storage.com starting at noon on Tuesday Dec. 18th, 2018 until Friday Dec. 21st, 2018. Auction will end at 12:00PM, unless bidding battle begins. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each locker or U-box unit.

BUSINESS SERVICES ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING Bookkeeping Services $20 per hour Hands On Accounting â&#x20AC;˘ Payroll â&#x20AC;˘ Tax Services Personal & Small Business At Fees You Can Afford .

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604-444-3000 2559 Parkview Lane POCO. Call to view. Views! Greenbelt. PoCo Trail. 2 BR, 2bath, 2nd flr, 925sf, balcony, $485k. By owner. John â&#x20AC;˘ 604-464-6498

VILLA MARGARETA

320-9th St, New West Suites Available. All suites have balconies, Underground parking avail. Refs. req. Small Pet OK. CALL 604-715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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HOME SERVICES CLEANING

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Lawn Removal & Chafer Beetle Solutions!

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â&#x20AC;˘ Concrete & Asphalt

SNOW REMOVAL

RYAN â&#x20AC;˘ 604-329-7792

HANDYPERSON

PLUMBING

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ELECTRICAL

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WINTER SPECIALS

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When the party ends, Operation Red Nose gets you home, and in your own car!

JENCO

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

CONSTRUCTION

Complete Renovations .

â&#x20AC;˘ Kitchen & Bathrooms â&#x20AC;˘ In-law Suites â&#x20AC;˘ Additions â&#x20AC;˘Custom Cabinets www.jenco-online.info .

Call Ray 604-562-5934

IF YOU NEED A RIDE HOME, CALL:

778-866-6673(NOSE) A-1 Contracting. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting, decks and more.

ROOFING

ROOFING EXPERT 778-230-5717 Repairs/re-roof/new roofs. All work guaranteed. Frank

Call Dhillon, 604-782-1936

Int/Ext Painting â&#x20AC;˘30 yrs exp. Exc rates. Weekends avail. Refs. Keith â&#x20AC;˘ 604-433-2279

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PAINTING/ WALLPAPER

604-306-8599

MOVING

Donny 604-600-6049

WINTER CLEAN UP â&#x20AC;˘Hedge Trim â&#x20AC;˘Tree Prune Lawn & Yard Maintenance Insured. Guaranteed. John â&#x20AC;˘ 778-867-8785 coquitlamlandscaping.ca

CONCRETE

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A-1 Contracting & Roofing New & Re-Roofing â&#x20AC;˘ All Types All Maintenance & Repairs GUTTER CLEANING Gutter Guard Installations -never clean gutters again! WCB. 25% Discount. â&#x20AC;˘ Emergency Repairs â&#x20AC;˘

Call Jag at:

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Operation Red Nose

November 30 December 1,7,8,14,15,21,22 and New Years Eve

OPERATION RED NOSE IS A â&#x20AC;&#x153;BY DONATION SERVICE ALL DONATIONS GO DIRECTLY TO KIDSPORT AND THEIR EFFORTS TO GIVE EVERY KID A SPORTING CHANCE.

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