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preventing catalytic converter thefts are provided, including how to park to make it difficult to get access to your car

Lasby said she learned her lesson

She said her Tuscon is usually tucked into the carport, but for various reasons, was left in the middle of the driveway where the thief was able to get under the vehicle and make the cut, snatch the car part, in just 30 seconds

“I should have put it up on blocks that would have made it even easier”

Here are the Tri-City catalytic converter thefts for 2020–2022:

2020 : 73, claim value

- $155,809

2021: 181, claim value

- $298,394

2022 (first six months) 113, claim value

- $269,501

PORT COQUITLAM

2020: 26, claim value

- $48,680

2021: 65, claim value

- $166,778

2022 (first six months): 42, claim value - $102,457

PORT MOODY

2020: 5, claim value

- $7,632

2021: 15, claim value

- $23,846

2022 (first six months): Nine, claim value - $20,252

Port Coquitlam is looking for 100 past royal party members to join the iconic May Day parade this year

The event will help mark the centennial milestone of the long-standing festival celebrating spring in the city

Each alumnus from the royal party will receive a sash with the year that they were part of the May Days festival and will be part of the city’s float in the parade as part of this historic celebration

PoCo will also be launching a variety of contests and activities leading up to the 100th annual event, scheduled for May 5 to 13

Find out more at PortCoquitlam ca/ MayDays

Residents and visitors will experience several fun events, including the May Day opening ceremony kick-off on May 5, 7:30 p m at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC)

It will feature maypole dancing by local children, dance performances and the presentation of the 2023 May Day Royal Party

The main parade starts at 11 a m on May 13 in downtown Port Coquitlam

Groups and individuals interested in being a part of the parade can apply online by April 13

The 2022 parade featured 100 participants and was enjoyed by 12,000 spectators Party in the Square at the Terry Fox Hometown Square (PCCC) will follow the parade

Highlights include:

• Live entertainment

• Food trucks and beverage garden

• Free kids and youth zone

• Interactive art zone

• Mayday market and community displays

There’s also a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities

Local businesses, groups and individuals can apply on the May Days page of the City of Port Coquitlam’s website until Mar 17, 2023

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