The Tri-Cities NOW December 18 2013

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Jeremy [email protected] head of the agency that handles the local

food bank said hes not going to judge MP JamesMoore over recent comments he made regardingchild poverty, but he does hope the uproar willlead to a new conversation on the issue.SHARE Family & Community Services Society

CEO Martin Wyant said he was surprised by thecomments Moore made to a Vancouver radio sta-tion, but suggested the issue of child poverty canbe complicated and polarizing.

I do think that the federal government hasa role to play in this conversation, and my hopeis theyre going to play that role in a more sig-nificant way than what weve seen, he told theTri-Cities NOW.Moore faced a barrage of criticism on the

weekend after making comments to News 1130when asked about child poverty in B.C. followinga media scrum.Weve never been wealthier as a country than

we are right now. Never been wealthier, the MPsaid. Certainly, we want to make sure that kidsCONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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For the second time thisyear in the Tri-Cities, a truckfilled with fuel has drawn theattention of police.Last week, Coquitlam

Mounties were called tocheck out a suspicious look-ing U-Haul cube van parkednear Porter Street Elementaryat Porter Street and SmithAvenue.When RCMP arrived at

the scene Wednesday even-ing, the vehicle was unoccu-pied, but officers noticed agas smell. Police discoveredplastic and metal containersinside the vehicle containingeither gasoline or diesel fuel.

RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chungsaid the vehicle was seizedfor forensics but no arrestshave been made in the case.He added investigators

have minimal informationrelated to the vehicle.Mounties praised the per-

son who called in the truck,noting the situation couldhave been very dangerous.Its like the person is driv-

ing around with a death wishin the back of a car, Chungtold the Tri-Cities NOW.That person is a danger

to themselves and anyonearound them.He also noted investigators

are looking to see if thereis a connection between therecent case and several other

suspected gas thefts in theLower Mainland.On Oct. 7, two Coquitlam

men were seriously injuredafter a gas-filled truck theywere driving in caught fireon a busyV a n c o u v e rstreet.The uniden-

tified pair,aged 19 and25, checkedt h em s e l v e sinto EagleRidge Hospitallaterthatnight.Police said thefire and result-ing explosionsappeared to bethe result of the van illegallycontaining large containersand quantities of gasoline.On July 5, a van parked in

the McDonalds parking loton St. Johns Street in Port

Moody exploded.A young woman was treat-

ed for burns at the hospital.Inside that van were two

separate tanks hooked up toelectric pumps to move gas

from one tankto another.Fire investi-

gators believethe explosionwas triggeredby a buildupof vapoursand the heatat the timethe womanstarted thevehicle.No crim-

inal chargeswere laid but the owner ofthe van was issued multipleviolation tickets totallingmore than $2,000 under theTransportation of DangerousGoods Act.

NEWSNOWJeremy [email protected] a slow process, but a week after fire

destroyed the building that housed theMossom Creek Hatchery, members are begin-ning to rebuild.Members have formed a committee to

handle the rebuilding process, while thehatcherys insurance company was at the siteMonday doing an assessment.Kyle Pilon, president of the Burrard Inlet

Marine Enhancement Society, the non-profitorganization that operates the hatchery, toldthe Tri-Cities NOW there has been so muchto do since the blaze, its been hard to keeptrack.There is so much up in the air, he said,

noting the society is waiting on word from theinsurance company on the cleanup process.On the evening of Dec. 11, fire ripped

through the hatchery, gutting the decades-oldstructure located on Mossom Creek Drive.Early estimates were that some 200,000

eggs from three different species, collectedlast fall, were lost in the blaze.The hatcherys pink salmon program was

also wiped out, along with historical booksand press clippings.Two holding tanks containing coho smolts

were left untouched.The organization had insurance up to

$200,000.

As the organization works on its plans torebuild, there has also been an outpouring ofsupport and offers from help.The Port Moody Ecological Society, which

runs the Noons Creek Hatchery, has set up anaccount for donations.Donations can be directly deposited into an

account at any TD Canada Trust branch. The

account number is 539-5000965.The neighbouring hatchery also has plans

to announce fundraising events in the newyear.The Pacific Salmon Foundation had already

offered help, along with Langara FishingAdventures, which runs fishing lodges inHaida Gwaii.Meanwhile, the City of Port Moody was

set to hold a special council meeting Tuesdaynight to vote on a $10,000 aid package forthe hatchery. The money would come fromcouncils contingency fund.The vote was set to take place after the Tri-

Cities NOWs press deadline.Pilon called the outpouring of help amaz-

ing, adding the hard work put in by membersover nearly 40 years is being returned.The hatchery has touched so many lives

and theyre all coming back to help, he said.Although we face this loss, it feels like

were going to make something better.There is still no word on what caused the

blaze, but Pilon insists members dont wantto assign blame and would rather move pastthe incident.Weve got lots to look forward to and lots

to feel better about, he said.The hatchery was started by two Centennial

Secondary biology teachers, Ruth Foster andRodMacVicar, back in 1976 as part of a schoolproject.

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A Port Moody firefighter surveys the damage to the Mossom Creek Hatchery, whichwas destroyed by a blaze on the evening of Dec. 11.

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Two Coquitlam men were hospitalized with burns afterthis gas-filled van exploded in Vancouver on Oct. 7.

Manarrested for alleged lewdact inparkJeremy [email protected]

Port Moody police are remindingresidents, especially women, to beaware of their surroundings whileout in the community after a man

was arrested for an alleged lewd actin public.Police said they were called to

Bert Flinn Park around 4 p.m. onDec. 11 after getting a report of aman masturbating in the trail sys-tem.

A lone woman was jogging whenshe came across theman, but turnedaround and called police.Officers did come out to the area

and with the help of witnesses wereable to locate and arrest the man.The unidentified man was

released from custody with variousconditions.In light of the incident, police are

offering suggestions to residents tostay safe, including running witha friend, carrying a cellphone andkeeping music turned down when

walking or running.While incidents like this are rare

in the community, they can serve asa reminder to us all that we must alldo our part to keep ourselves andour community safe, Const. Lukevan Winkel said.

Its like theperson is drivingaround with adeath wish inthe back of acar.Cpl. Jamie Chung


go to school full-bellied, but is that always thegovernments job to be there to serve peopletheir breakfast?Is it my job to feed my neighbours child? I

dont think so, he said.The comments quickly blew up, leading

to widespread criticism of the industry min-ister, especially on social media, where thestory even prompted the twitter hash tag#MooreChristmas to trend across Canada.At first the Port Moody-Westwood-Port

Coquitlam MP claimed the story by the radiostation was taken out of context during aseries of tweets, but Monday he issued anapology.In response to a question from a reporter

last week, I made an insensitive commentthat I deeply regret. I apologize, the state-ment said.Caring for each other is a Canadian ethic

that I strongly believe in always have andalways will. Of course poverty is an issue thatconcerns me, and concerns all Canadians. Alllevels of government, indeed all members ofour society, have a responsibility to be com-

passionate and care for those in need.Wyant said he takes Moore at his word

that he regrets what he said, but suggestedthere is often a shell game when it comesto the issue of child poverty and which groupbears responsibility, adding that is part of theproblem.He argued it isnt one level of government

or one groups responsibility.I think its everyones issue to try and work

on, Wyant said, also adding there isnt aneasy answer to the problem.He also indicated his organization will be

engaging the community on the topic of childpoverty in the new year.Locally, SHAREs CEO noted use of the food

bank in the Tri-Cities soared after the eco-nomic collapse in 2008, rising 58 per cent.The number of food bank users reached a

plateau a few years after and has maintainedthere ever since.Wyant also argued the issue is not just

about making sure people get food or incomesupport, but looking at the economy andmak-ing sure there is a good mix of labour oppor-tunities that pay at a rate thats sufficient forfamilies to maintain themselves.

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SHARE to focus onchild poverty issue

Midwifes equipmentstolen fromvehicleJeremy [email protected] week, Dina Davidson

was busy helping to bring lifeinto the world.As a registered midwife in

the Tri-Cities, she delivered ababy, like she had done num-erous times before over thelast year.Except in this case, the Port

Moody resident had to do itwithout her regular tools.A few days earlier, a thief,

likely looking for a quickbuck, stole her medical bagfrom her car on Jane Street.The bag, which was stolen

on Dec. 9, contained a num-ber of pre-natal care instru-ments worth about $1,000,including a Summit fetalDoppler (ultrasound device),blood pressure cuff and ababy scale and cotton sling.I literally cant do my job

without them, Davidson toldthe Tri-Cities NOW.The bag, minus those

items, was found later undera tree.Davidson is guessing the

thief swiped the bag becauseit looked expensive, but fig-ures the person likely wonthave much use for the equip-ment. Shes been checkingout websites like Craigslist,assuming the person will tryand sell the items, but noth-ing has turned up.Its particularly upsetting

because theyre things that Iuse for work, but also theyrethings I use to care for preg-nant moms and their babies,Davidson said.The busy midwife is now

hoping the public can helpget her tools back.Davidson had no choice but

to purchase new equipmentonce she learned of the theft,since as a midwife, shes oncall and could be needed at amoments notice.Instead, if her equipment is

returned, shell donate it to astudent or someone comingup in the profession.While Davidson wants her

equipment back, she alsohopes the person responsiblegets help, if they need it.On Monday, Port Moody

police released a still shotfrom surveillance video cap-tured during the break-in inhopes of netting some tips.While the items taken were

unusual, Const. Luke vanWinkel said this is a case ofsomeone breaking into carslooking for a quick grab.He also suggested the

incident should serve as areminder not to leave any-thing in a vehicle, no matterwhat its value.To somebody looking for a

quick buck, anything could beof value, Van Winkel said.As long as theres fresh

stuff for them to steal everynight, theyll keep goingout.Anyonewith tips is asked to

call police at 604-461-3456.

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the body Friday night nearCoast Meridian Road andHazel Avenue in northeastCoquitlam.Coquitlam Mounties arent

saying much about the inves-

tigation, other than there isno indication foul play wasinvolved.On Monday, investigators

were still working to identifythe body.There was no indication

just how long the body hadbeen out in the woods beforebeing found.However, RCMP Cpl. Jamie

Chung noted the body is notthat of high-profile missingperson Shin Noh.Noh, 64, who suffers from

Alzheimers disease, was lastseen by his wife on the mor-ning of Sept. 18 before he lefthis house near LansdowneDrive and Guildford Way inCoquitlam for his morningwalk.Following his disappear-

ance, large search partieswere organized around thecommunity to help find themissing senior.In recent weeks the search

has expanded beyond theTri-Cities throughout Metro

Vancouver.Areas searched include

New Westminster andDowntown Vancouver.Noh is still missing and his

family continues to search forhim.For more information

about the Noh search, go toshin-noh.ca.As for the body found on

Friday night, Chung saidinvestigatorsareworkingwiththe BC Coroners Service.

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Coquitlam RCMP were on scene in northeast Coquitlamlast week after the discovery of a body.


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A province-wide spike inconstruction and labour costshas led to an increased pricetag for the new fire hall onBurke Mountain.The 2.2-per-cent increase,

or $231,000 in additionalfunds, pushes the projectedprice tag to $10.5 million.Coquitlam city staff noted

the budget increase duringa recent council in commit-tee meeting, and pointed toa 15-per-cent jump in pricesamong suppliers of concrete,drywall and other materials.Maurice Gravelle,

Coquitlams manager of stra-tegic initiatives, couldnt con-firm how those rising con-struction prices will affectother capital projects in thecity.As is normal practice, staff

will be monitoring pricing forthese building-type materi-als and will be updating esti-mates for the constructionof future building projectsaccordingly, he said.However, its hoped the

purchase of a smaller truck toservice the station will helpoffset some of those costs.A large pump truck was

originally slated to be inservice, though a smaller,crew-cab pickup truck will bepurchased instead. The moverepresents a savings of about$600,000.It meets the geographical

needs better, said Coquitlamfire chief Wade Pierlot.Youve got to consider

snow conditions, the wildline urban interface and thedensity up there. It will bevery versatile and nimble forthat area given all the lanes,courtyards and trail ways.The new 17,000-square-

foot hall will include fourfirefighters upon opening,and is slated for completionnext December.Construction began on

the project in July and crewsare currently working onthe halls foundation. Thehall is being built based onthe same template that all

other stations in the city arebuilt around, a building type

referred to as a high-impacthall by Pierlot.

You can have a myriadof resources stored there to

meet the communitys needsin a central location, he said.

Its a good building con-cept.

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After fumbling the ball dur-ing the HST debacle andremaining virtually silentduring the Enbridge pipelinedebate, the B.C. businesscommunity is showing signs it intendsto be more organized and vocal when itcomes to other controversial economicdevelopments.Last week, the B.C. Chamber of

Commerce organized an event aimedat sending Ottawa the message that theproposed New Prosperity Mine nearWilliams Lake has considerable supportin the province, despite the fact it hasfailed two federal environmental assess-ment processes.And now various business groups

are gearing up to make their presenceknown in the hearings for the Site Cdam project on the Peace River. TheB.C. Chamber of Commerce, the B.C.Business Council and even the New CarDealers of B.C. all intend to send repre-sentatives to Fort. St. John to make sub-missions in favour of building the dam.This kind of effort from a constitu-

ency that is well funded but not neces-sarily well organized may prove pivotalin determining whether some of thesemegaprojects go ahead. In some ways,the business community has stolen apage out of the environmental move-ments playbook.One business leader told me that the

environmentalists essentially took overany public debate about the Enbridgepipeline right from the start, and wereso effective in their anti-pipeline mes-saging that there was little the pro-pipe-line interests could do to counter things.Lately, Enbridge has done a better job

of articulating its position and a coupleof recent polls indicate opposition tothe project has diminished consider-ably. But its also fair to say the companyhas a long ways to go in winning over a

majority of the population on this sensi-tive issue. However, the pro-develop-ment lobby appears determined not tomake the same mistake twice, whetherit concerns Site C, the New ProsperityMine or presumably the Kinder Morganpipeline proposal.Adopting a more proactive approach

may make the public debate over thoseprojects more even, and therefore maymake them more politically palatablefor both the provincial and federal gov-ernments.The B.C. government has already

signalled it is in favour of the Site Cdam and the New Prosperity mine, anda more aggressive and organized cam-paign by business interests may nudgeit closer to favouring the Kinder Morganpipeline.In the last provincial election cam-

paign, B.C. Liberal leader Christy Clarkwas cautioned by her advisers not towade into the Kinder Morgan issue afterNDP leader Adrian Dix made his now-infamous gaffe of opposing the projects.But her political instincts told her the

issue was a good one for her and herparty, because it exposed a neat faultline between the B.C. Liberals and theNDP. The rest, of course, is history.Clark has clearly aligned her govern-

ment with megaprojects that producejobs, no matter how controversial theymay be. She realizes her base of sup-porters agree with her, and an organ-

ized campaign by the business commun-ity will only strengthen her resolve inthese matters.

Ive gotten a fair amount of push back

(actually, more like Why dont youjump off a cliff?) from some folks wholive on little islands for my suggestionthat BC Ferries are not an extension ofthe highway system.Their reaction is based on emotion

rather than logic, however. Let usexamine the differences between a high-way and a ferry system:Highways are open and accessible 24

hours a day, seven days a week (barringweather or traffic abnormalities). Eventhose who are outraged by the slightestchange to their ferry service implicitlyagree that there are limits to how manytimes a ferry sails, limits that do notexist on highways.Although highways incur capital

and maintenance costs (as does the BCFerries fleet) motorists travel them forfree. I have yet to hear anyone suggest,with any justification, that BC Ferriesshould all be free.When you drive a B.C. highway,

you are not required to have a bunchof other people in your vehicle. Whenyou travel on a BC Ferry, however, thelaw dictates there must be anywherefrom six to 48 people on board with you(these are crew members, all earningroughly $25 an hour).No, BC Ferries are not a highway.

They are a service, and one that is cost-ing more and more to provide. Boostingthe government subsidy to pay for thoserising costs is a valid argument, but try-ing to pretend this is still the 1960s andthat W.A.C. Bennett is still the premier(the one who first equated the majorBC Ferries route between the mainlandand Vancouver Island to a highway) isdelusional.

Its only a matter of time before comments maderecently by MP James Moore related to child povertydisappear from the headlines.The Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam MPstepped in it over the weekend, when he gave arather cold response when asked by a reporter about thefederal governments role on the issue.Some of his comments can be found on Page 1, along

with his apology, which came after the Industry Ministerreceived a mountain of criticism.While those comments may have been inappropriate, as

Moore himself suggested, its somewhat sad the words of apolitician get more attention than the issue.The folks in charge of the local food bank know just how

big of an issue child poverty is in the Tri-Cities.In 2012, the SHARE food bank estimated 47 per cent of

its clients were children.That number probably hasnt gone down much, if at all,

in the last year. The numbers might only have gone up.Child poverty is clearly a complex issue that requires

governments, organizations and citizens to get their handsa little dirty to solve.So as focus drifts to another scandal or head-scratching

comment from a politician, heres hoping the attention onthe issue of child poverty isnt thrown out like dinner left-overs.

Childpovertya real concern

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VIEWFROMTHELEDGEKeith Baldrey

RESIDENTANGRYOVERLACKOF RESPONSE TOSAFETY CONCERNSTwenty-thirteen has been a really, really bad year for

pedestrians in the Tri-Cities. There have been countlessstories in the news of close calls and unfortunate tragedieson our streets. To that point, I genuinely ask, what does itactually take for the average resident to actually influencetraffic policy? What does it take for the average resident topersuade a municipality to install a crosswalk, stoplight orstop sign? Unfortunately, its not an easy thing to do inmy experience, its been filled with roadblocks and frustra-tion, to say the least.Personally, I live on one side of a very dangerous ped-

estrian intersection on St. Johns Street in Port Moody. Inless than two years Ive seen many, many close calls andone pedestrian collision. Although I have not witnessed itmyself, my neighbours tell me of numerous fatal collisionsthat have happened in the vicinity over the years.I decided to try and take some action and do the right

thing but it didnt work. An e-mail to the city just doesntcut it. Actually, several communications over monthsdoesnt cut it, or for that matter even warrant any response!Following a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle, I escalated

my concern and took it to the next level, directly to the citymanager, council and department manager. To my absolutesurprise the city didnt seem to care, or for that matter takemy legitimate feedback with any sincerity or action. Or forthat matter, again, respond!You wouldnt think it should be this hard in my case,

bureaucracy seems to take prescience. Perhaps the city isconcerned about acknowledging liability. Maybe they areafraid to make a bold decision, which could be the rightthing all in light of a crosswalk or traffic light; I reallyhope not.I ask readers, what does it really take to positively influ-

ence and effect change in your community, particularlywhen it comes to public safety concerns? My experiencehas been discouraging, ineffective and hopeless, which isreally upsetting. Peoples lives are legitimately at stake.

Chris CarterPort Moody

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COMMENTSON CHILDPOVERTYANGERREADERSConservative member of

Parliament James Moores recentcomments suggesting it isnt hisjob to feed his neighbours childarenotonlyScrooge-like consider-ing how closewe are to Christmas,but wholly reprehensible consid-ering the recent report on povertywhich pegged child poverty in Mr.Moores home province of B.C. at18.6 per cent, making it the worstrate of child poverty in Canada.The fact that nearly one in five

children in British Columbia areliving below the poverty line evenstrikes a chord in the communityin which Mr. Moore serves.Schools right here in Coquitlam

that offer breakfast to hungry stu-dents each day cannot keep upwith demand and arent receivingmuch help from any level of gov-ernment. Counts show food banksin the Tri-Cities are being vis-ited more now than ever before,with many of those in need work-ing jobs that dont pay a livablewage.Withtheseshockinglyhighchild

poverty numbers, it is conceivablethat there are many neighbours,friendly acquaintances and fam-iliar faces in our community whoare facing real challenges. EveryBritish Columbian should be ask-ing what they can do to help fightthe drastic levels of child povertyin this province; those fortunateenough to be elected to govern-ment should be leading that fight,not chuckling at it.

Matt De MarchiCoquitlam

I am appalled at the comments

by our local MP James Moorewith respect to child poverty. I am

not surprised though; the poli-cies of the government he is amember of have been to furtherthe interests of the one per cent.Seen in that light, his comment,and I quote. Weve never beenwealthier as a country thanwe areright now. Never been wealthier,makes sense, since the rich havebeen getting wealthier, albeit atthe expense of the poor and themiddle class.This is happening by allow-

ing our economy to be changedfrom a manufacturing to a serviceeconomy with its low wages. Iwould bet that the so-called lowerjoblessness across Canada con-sisted of low-paying part-time orshort-term jobs.Mr. Moores further comment

about the definition of povertyshows how much out of touchwith reality he is.

M. GuentherPort Coquitlam

I know I am not alone when Iexpressmy disgustwithMP JamesMoores insensitive and shamefulcomments with regards to childpoverty not being his problem.Perhaps instead of apologizing,

MP James Moore will considerhosting a breakfast for malnour-ished children.With 153,000 poor children

in B.C. alone, he need only rentRogers Arena eight times to serveeach child just one breakfast.These children are not just hun-

gry. They do not have adequatehousing, proper clothing or schoolsupplies. But who cares? Clearlynot James Moore. Shame on you.

Jane ThomsingPort Coquitlam

Is it my job to feed my neigh-bours child? I dont think so.That is the quote from FederalMinister of Industry JamesMoore, resident of B.C., the prov-ince with the worst child povertylevel across Canada where thou-sands of kids go to school hungryevery day.Despite a unanimous motion

passed in the House of Commonsback in 1989 to end poverty, amotion renewed in 2009, Moorestates that it is not a federalresponsibility to make sure chil-dren get a proper breakfast.In the Bible, Cain says to God

Am I my brothers keeper?James Moore has given us

the definitive response fromthe Conservative government.Hungry children can fend forthemselves; the government istoo busy flogging pipelines.

Larry KazdanVancouver

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MP James Moore has apolo-gized for comments onchild poverty he made to aVancouver radio station.


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Nearly 1,000 people have

weighed in on Port Moodysdraft official communityplan, but its still nowhereclose to being a done deal.

On Dec. 10, city councilvoted unanimously to sendthe document back to com-mittee in January for more

tweaking and discussion.Several councillors

appeared to suggest the planstill needs plenty of work

before being complete.Theres still a lot of dis-

sent and different opinions,Coun. Diana Dilworth said.She argued the document

should go back to commit-tee-of-the-whole so councilmembers can speak in muchgreater detail of the potentialchanges they want to see.Dilworth also agreed with

a recommendation from thepublic that staff be asked fortheir perspective on the plan.Earlier this month, the city

held a special town hall meet-ing to get feedback from resi-dents on its draft OCP and,like at similar meetings, theviews on the future of the citywere varied.Some 300 people packed

the Inlet Theatre at City Hallto listen, while another 80speakers expressed theirviews about the proposedOCP. There were residentsboth for the plan, or at leastparts of the plan, while othersspoke against the currentdocument.The 261-page document,

which guides land use, servi-cing and the form and char-acter of any new develop-ment, identifies seven distinctEvergreen sub areas, mostlywithin the city centre area.The city and council have

been working on the docu-ment for more than a year.All of the changes being

proposed in the new OCP arewithin areas where the newSkyTrain line will run onceits complete in 2016.Coun. Rick Glumac sug-

gested he could see a grow-ing amount of concern overthe OCP and urged council totake a closer look at the docu-ment. He also argued the cityneeds to consider lowering itspopulation targets.How are we going to pre-

serve our small-town feel andhow are we going to grow ourgreen space and be confidentwith our answers were get-ting through the document?Glumac said.After suggestions the plan

was already a done deal by afew members of the audienceat the last council meeting,Mayor Mike Clay defendedthe process so far.He said the city wants

engagement from the public,and the interest at events likethe OCP town hall shows themessage is getting out.If we have a plan that

people think is a bad plan,then come and tell us, hesaid, adding hes been wait-ing years for that kind offeedback. But the mayor alsocautioned the OCP doesntguarantee or enable anythingto be built, instead calling it avision document.Theres a lot of truth

stretching going on andits scaring people, and itshouldnt be, Clay said.Council sits down again to

work on the OCP at a com-mittee of the whole meetingscheduled for Jan. 7.

PortMoodysOCP is still evolvingMAYOR SAYSDOCUMENT IS AVISION, RATHERTHANADONEDEAL

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Fewerpeople tousebridge: survey

John [email protected] laneswill open

up, but significantly fewerpeople will be using them.Thats the key finding com-

ing out of an Insights Westpoll released Friday, whichsuggests motorists will dowhatever they can to avoidthe Port Mann Bridge oncethe new tolling scheme isintroduced in January.The poll found the number

of people who plan to use thebridge has dropped from 52per cent last year to 36 percent now, largely in an effort

to avoid paying the increased$3 toll.The survey also indicates

that 31 per cent of respond-ents will seek new routesnext year, while 23 per centof those polled will drive overthe bridge less often.Despite one year of satis-

factory usage of the PortMann Bridge, the issue oftolling remains contentiousand opposition to the tollshas intensified, said MarioCanseco, Insights vice-pres-ident of public affairs, ina news release. With anincrease coming up, someresidents are finding alterna-tives to avoid the bridge.As was the case dur-

ing last years polling exer-cise, opposition to the tollsremains strongest in com-munities south of the FraserRiver. Seventy-two per centof survey respondents who

use the bridge once a weekor more are opposed to thetoll. Another 57 per cent areagainst the charges amongthose who use the bridgebetween one and three timesa month.But representatives

charged with overseeingthe Port Mann construc-tion believe those stats willchange as drivers continue toexplore all their commutingoptions.Its not unusual for it to

take time for drivers to tryout new routes and adjust tothe changes, said T.I. Corp.spokesperson Greg Johnson.

Drivers also have a num-ber of new options availableto them, such as the SouthFraser Perimeter Road, a newHOV lane network and theExpressBus from Langley.Johnson also noted that

T.I. Corp stats suggest a 15-to 20-per-cent increase in theamount of westbound trafficduring rush hours. Its hopedthat as drivers continue torealize the amount of timetheyre saving upwardsof an hour in some instan-ces the bridge usage willincrease.As drivers adjust to the

full travel time benefits of the

project, we expect traffic vol-umes to grow on Highway 1in the years ahead, Johnsonsaid.The T.I. Corp. also recent-

ly announced a series ofHighway 1 lane openingsslated to take effect thisweek, although most are inBurnaby.The noteworthy open-

ings for Tri-Cities commut-ers include the introductionof westbound lanes fromBrunette to Kensington onFriday, Dec. 20. The east-bound openings along thatsame route are slated forThursday, Dec. 19.

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A tale of two towers played out in PoCo Dec. 9, though nei-ther involved J.R.R. Tolkien or Peter Jackson.Council heard a pair of pitches for cellphone towers to be

placed in the community: a 40-metre tower in the middle ofthe CPR works yard at 1670 Lougheed Hwy., and a 35-metretower near the shopping mall at the intersection of CoastMeridian Road and Prairie Avenue. Council opted to supportthe tower near the rail yard, while opposing the other. Thefinal decision, however, rests with the federal government.In the case of the tower on Coast Meridian, the majority

of those who commented during the public feedback phaseopposed the project: six written comments and three phonecalls were received from 15 individuals, two in support and therest opposed. Others felt the character of the neighbourhood a clustered mix of both residential and commercial build-ings would be compromised by the towers presence.The number of comments and concerns from the surround-

ing neighbours was quite significant, said Coun. Brad West,chair of the citys smart growth committee. We heard frommany people who had a whole number of concerns and issueswith it. The ones that we really delved into were around com-patibility, the visual impact [and] the esthetics.The CPR tower, on the other hand, is situated in the midst

of a heavy industrial area away from any residential areas,schools or parks. The proponents behind the tower proposal,Standard Land Company Inc. and Rogers Communications,received no feedback from the public about the proposal.Its just such an obvious contrast why the other one doesnt

work and why this one does, said Coun. Glenn Pollock. Itsin the middle of an industrial area its the perfect locationfor this type of thing.

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that comes complete with arevamped name for the iconic

Red Robinson Show Theatre.The Hard Rock Casino

Vancouver will open its doorsto the public Friday, with

an evenings worth of freeentertainment kicking off at5 p.m.As part of the unveiling, the

public will get their first lookat the new moniker adorningthe 1,100-person mainstagevenue: what was once theRed Robinson Show Theatreis now called the Hard RockCasino Vancouver Theatre.According to casino staff,

Robinsons legacy at the facil-ity will remain in the form ofa permanent display devotedto the musical icon.Its a great tribute piece

to Red and his years in thecommunity, to his history andeverything that hes done inthe music industry, saidHard Rock Casino Vancouverexecutive director Raj Mutti,adding that casino staff hasbeen dealing with Red veryclosely during the facilitysre-branding.The casinos re-branding

was first announced early lastsummer in attempt to broad-en the facilitys appeal acrossall age groups.To that end, the musical

acts for Fridays events fea-ture a little of the old, and alot of the new. Canadian poprock band Hedley is billed asFridaysheadliningattraction,while fellow Canuck main-stays 54/40 will headline alist of local acts performing inone of two lounges.The Asylum Lounge is a

190-person venue thatsbeing touted as the rock androll hub. Sister Says, featur-ing PoCo natives Rob andGillian Thomson, are amongthe acts playing that room,while the Unlisted Loungewill be home to more laid-back musical genres like jazzand blues.Thats 100 per cent what

we were trying to achievewith the re-brand, Muttisaid. Were trying to haveour music and entertainmentprogramming so theres a lit-tle bit of something for every-one, whatever age groupyoure in.The look and feel of the

facility will also be drastic-ally different. The re-brandhas led to the addition offour smaller eateries, a coffeeshop, and host of differentfood and beverage options.Also on display will be

decades of musical memora-bilia stage-worn cloth-ing, gig posters and auto-graphed photos from thelikes of Elvis Presley, BruceSpringsteen, Madonna andPearl Jam.Well have various types

of entertainment on the flooron Friday as well: contortion-ists, acrobatic entertainersas well as complimentaryhors doeuvres for our guestsfrom 5 to 9. A lot of whatwere doing is focusing onthe live acts and the overalllive entertainment that wellhave, Mutti said.For more info on Fridays

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Breakfast with the big buy: Children and caregivers were treated to a special breakfast with Santa on Saturday at the Port Coquitlam Rec Centre. St. Nick marks hisarrival at the event to much fanfare, above left, while one-year-old Thomas Eichendorf enjoys pancakes, sausages, and his toy truck, above right.

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organization the mall sup-ports throughout the holidayseason. The gift card isdefinitely a gift you can givethem [teens].And already, Tri-Cities

residents have opened theirhearts and wallets this year.As of last week, the mall

had received $650 in giftcards, including a couple

large donations.With the mall doing

half of its gift card sales inDecember, Stetz said thecampaign is an opportunity tobuy an extra one and donateit for a good cause.The next time you buy gift

cards at the mall, you canpurchase an additional onefor the campaign and donateit at the Coquitlam Centrecustomer service desk.

The annual fundraiserallows the SHARE to buyChristmas presents for Tri-Cities children whose parentsare unable to do so.Similar to the Tri-Cities

NOWs former Pennies forPresents campaign, coins, liketoonies, loonies, quarters,dimes, nickels, cheques andof course pennies, are allwelcome.The money donated helps

stock the shelves of the char-itys toyshop, which allowslow-income Tri-Cities familieswho register through SHAREto choose Christmas gifts fortheir children.There are more than a

dozen locations throughoutthe Tri-Cities accepting dona-tions.For a full list of drop-off

locations, see the full-pageadvertisement on page 16.

Since 1990, the Tri-Cities NOW has partnered with the SHARE Family & Community Services Society toraise money for local kids. SHARE uses the funds to buy Christmas gifts forchildren from low-income families whose parents cannot afford to do so.

This year,we have some exciting changes to announce.While pennies, nickels, dimes,quarters,loonies, toonies,bills and cheques are still welcome,weve partnered with Coquitlam Centre to offer

Tri-Cities residents another way to give by purchasing a gift card to donate to the cause.

Weve also updated the name of this years campaign to Caring for Tri - Cities Kids, inrecognition that the old name,Pennies for Presents, focuses on a coin no longer in circulation.The goal is the same,however.We want to help SHARE buy gifts for kids who would otherwise go

without, to offer them the joy of the holiday season other families take for granted.

There are several ways to help.Cash donations are accepted at the locations below, including theTri-Cities NOWs ofce in Port Moody.

And if youre in Coquitlam Centre buying a gift card, you will have the opportunity to donate

another one to Caring for Tri-Cities Kids. Its that easy.

Caring forTri-Cities Kids

100 per cent of proceeds go to the Caring for Tri-Cities Kids campaign,which has raised morethan $150,000 for local children since its inception in 1990.All proceeds stay in the community.

Cheques should be made payable to SHARE Family & CommunityServices Society. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 31, 2013.

For more information, call The Tri-Cities Now at 604-492-4492

Please remember the youth who wonthave as much this Christmas.The next

time you buy gift cards, you can purchasean additional one for the campaign

and donate it at the Coquitlam Centrecustomer service desk, lower level by TheBay. Just look for the Cards for Kids sign!

2 Easy Ways to Donate

Gifts Cards for KidsThe Tri-Cities NOWs office,at 216-3190St Johns St., Port Moody (from 9am-5pm weekdays)

RCMP and Community Police Stations RCMP detachment, 2986 Guildford Way Burquitlam Community Police Station

560 Clarke RD,COQUITLAM Ridgeway Community Police Station,

1059 Ridgeway Ave.Coquitlam Port Coquitlam Community Police,

2581Mary Hill Rd. Port Moody Police Station,

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CoquitlamunveilsWinterWise campaignThe City of Coquitlam is

reminding residents about allthe winter particulars theyneed to know in advance ofthe seasons arrival.Each year as the weather

turns colder, the city launchesits Winter Wise campaign tohelp residents enjoy a safe andcomfortable winter season.By visiting coquitlam.

ca/winterwise, residents willhave access to a wealth ofinformation in order to pre-pare for colder and inclementweather and to understandtheir responsibilities during asnow event.This includes resources

for emergency preparednessand planning, information onseasonal parking restrictions,snow removal responsibilitiesof the city and residents, aswell as regular updates onroad conditions and facil-ity closures in the event ofsnowfall.

Emergencypreparedness andgetting aroundBefore a winter storm

arrives, plan ahead so youcan comfortably and safelycarry on during the winterseason.

You should have basicemergency supplies to helpyour family be self-sufficientfor at least 72 hours.Install winter tires and/or

chains, pre-plan your drivingand pedestrian routes andconsider taking public trans-portation. Dont wait until itstoo late. Visit the citys web-site for emergency prepared-ness tips and checklists.

ParkingAll residents are reminded

to park your vehicle in yourdriveway or in alternateoff-street parking as soon assnow begins to fall as emptystreets allow snow plows todo a better job.When seasonal conditions

suggest that there is a pos-sibility of snow, if snow isfalling or temperatures dropto 2 C, active enforcementof parking restrictions inseasonal no parking areaswill take place. The list ofrestricted parking areas canbe found in the list of onlineresources.

Snow RemovalPriority service for city

snow removal includes roadsfronting or leading to pub-lic school sites, communitycare facilities, fire stations,

hospitals, bus routes, policestations and the central busi-ness district.These priorities are set to

ensure coordinated responseand safe access during asnow event. As a responsibleneighbour and citizen, itis important to clear yoursidewalk within 10 hours ofthe end of a snowfall or icestorm. As a property owner

you are responsible to ensurethe sidewalk remains clear,even if additional snow or icegets deposited back on to it.These efforts will help

ensure everyone, particularlypeople with limited mobil-ity such as the elderly anddisabled, those who usemotorized scooters, or par-ents with strollers, can safelyget around. Before a storm

arrives, check with others onyour street to see if anyonemay need help clearing theirsidewalk.

Snow AngelsResidents in the Westwood

Plateau and Como Lake areaswho are unable to shovelsnow due to a disability orrestriction, or who are over65 may qualify for the vol-

unteer-based Snow Angelsprogram. Interested volun-teers and people in need ofassistance can call the SnowAngels hotline at 604-927-6909 or visit www.coquitlam.ca/snowangels .

Garbage andrecyclingSometimes during snow

events garbage or recycling

services may be cancelled.If your garbage day is

missed, collection will resumethe following week on yourregular collection day and thetwo container bag limit willbe waived for that next col-lection. Stay up-to-date withthe latest garbage collectionby signing up with ReCollectat coquitlam.ca/curbside-collection.

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Crossroads Hospice Society provides compassionate support and honoursthe dignity of those affected by the end-of-life experience.

604-945-0606 [email protected]

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Experience the peaceAn ancient tool for modern healingPioneer Memorial Park, Port Moody604-945-0606

Experience the differenceTuesday to Saturday 9:30pm-4:30pm

THRIFTYTHURSDAYS open until 7:00pmSUPER SAVINGS SATURDAY (First Saturday each month)2780 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam 604-949-0459

Donations during business hours only.Thank you.

CONTACT INFORMATIONCrossroads Inlet Centre HospiceHospice Programs 604-949-2270HospiceVolunteers 604-949-2271

Bereavement ServicesTri-Cities 604-949-2274NewWestminster 604-813-8701

Business Office 604-945-0606

UPCOMING EVENTSJanuary 10, 2014Glen Brown @ Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse

January 24, 2014TheTalesmen @ Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse

May 4, 201412th Annual National Hike for Hospice

Visit our website for dates and times.

The holiday season is an exciting time for many but for those who areexperiencing the loss of a family member, friend or other loved ones; weknow the festive season can have its challenges.

While each of us experiences loss and grief in our own unique way, theprocess can be made easier with the assistance and support of family andfriends and by following these few simple tips.

Change or create a new holiday ritual.Each family has their own rituals this time of year. Its a part of what weknow and what makes us feel familiar and safe. Perhaps invite a new friendto join you for Christmas dinner, change the decorations on your tree ortake a short trip to a new location. Although these are small changes theycan help redirect your focus away from sad memories and onto somethingnew and different.

Make plans for the holidaysIts easy to isolate when we are feeling lonely and sad.The holiday seasonbrings with it crowds, noise, and traffic and for those in the midst ofgrieving this stimulation can be too much. However, make plans to getout into the world anyway. Set dates with family and friends so you havesomething to look forward to. Dont overwhelm yourself with too manyappointments but do try to make time to connect with others.

Live in the momentIf you are feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts and emotions you mayfind it helpful to stop, take a deep breath and just be in the now. It is easyto begin to over-analyze the past and get trapped in memories that youcannot change.You can release yourself from these mind traps by simplyobserving what is right in front of you. Look closely at the details. Listen tothe sounds around you. Concentrate on the colours you see. It may soundlike a simple technique but it does work.

Eat well and exerciseDealing with the stress of the holidays may lead you to overindulge orperhaps not eat at all. Stock your house with good food that nurtures you.Once you have had a good meal then take a moment to treat yourself to anice walk. Bundle up and take a stroll around the block. Visit a new locationlike a local park or even the beach. Anything you can do to strengthen yourhealth will be beneficial and will help to relieve any depressive thoughts.

If you are grieving, we hope these simple tips will help you find some solaceand peace during this hectic season.

Crossroads Hospice Society offers group and individual support to meetyour needs. Please call 604-949-2274 to speak with our BereavementServices Coordinator.

Help for the Holidays

Please note ourThrift Store will be closed fromDecember 23, 2013 to January 1, 2014 for the holidays.

REQUESTFORPROPOSALRFPNo. 14-13S

SurplusSpaceOpportunity

The Board of Education of School District No. 43 (Coquitlam), invites Proposals from interested Proponentsincluding but not limited to Licensed Daycare Operators for the use of Space equivalent to two classroomslocated at James Park Elementary. If Proponents services are those of a child care provider, it is preferable

that the Services to be provided operate under the same philosophy of the school.This opportunity is advertised and can be viewed and obtained on the BC Bid website

www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca and this document is available for downloading at this site. Alternatively,this document is available at no cost and can be picked up at the Boards Office, Purchasing Department,

550 Poirier St, Coquitlam, BC.

CLOSING DATE AND TIME:Tuesday, January 7, 2014 15:00 (3 P.M.) Local Time

JAMES PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLANNEX1761Westminster Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC

Thursday, December 19th, 2013 10:00a.m. local timeAccess to the Annex is off Coquitlam Avenue at the back of the school grounds

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It is recommended that you should eatOmega-3 rich foods 3 to 5 times a week to helpkeep your heart and brain healthy. To add a source

of Omega-3 to Gaeng Sapparod, or any Thai redcurry, we suggest adding wild salmon or tuna.For vegetarians, you can substitute Omega-3protein fish with walnuts and tofu if you like.

RecipeIngredients1 tbsp finely chopped lemongrass1 tsp finely chopped galangal1/2 tsp finely chopped lime leaf1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 small package of Namjai Red Curry Paste(approx. 1 1/2 oz), for a medium level of spice.note: (Use only 80% of the measurement for a mildlevel of spice, and for hot, use one package and1 tbsp of finely chopped Thai bird-eye chillies).1 can Aroy-D coconut milk

(it has no preservatives)1 or 2 drops of Thai fish sauce1 tsp honey or sugar1/4 cup fresh basil1/2 tsp chicken stock powder (optional)add black pepper and salt to your taste (optional)

1/4 to 1/2 cup your choice of meat,seafood or tofu

As much fresh or canned chunky pineappleas you like

Suggested vegetables to add:

Thai Aroy-D Bamboo Shoot Slices(rinse 3 times with warm water before using)

Green, red and yellow chopped bell pepper

Mixed frozen corn, peas and carrots.

Chopped yellow onion

Use any or all of these vegetables to your owntaste, as long as the combined amount will be fullysubmerged in the coconut milk while cooking.

DirectionsAdd all the ingredients into a pot and put on thestove.Set the heat to high to bring it all to a boil, whilecontinually stirring it.After coming to a boil, reduce the heat to mediumand continue until the curry paste has completelydissolved and the meat or seafood is thoroughlycooked.note: (if you slice your meat or poultry into thinslices, the curry will be done much faster)The total cooking time should take about 7 to 10minutes.Best served with Thai jasmine rice.You can add a side dish of sliced cucumber to helpcool your palate between spicy bites.I recommend taking any opportunity to add rawvegetables to every curry dish.

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