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Art Focus Artists’ Association Happenings
Art Focus Artists’ Association has been keeping busy,
despite Covid-19, with Zoom meetings and weekly plein air
painting sessions. “Plein air” is a French term which means
“out of doors”, and it has been the perfect adaptation for the
program in light of new social distancing measures.
As of the end of September, artists, and all those honing
their skills in the visual arts, have been enjoying online
video demonstrations. A presentation from award-winning
oil painter Mark Pytlos took place on September 23rd and
was offered for viewing for the following month. Pastel artist
and animal portraitist Kirk Deutschmann shared his craft
online on October 28th in a video which will be available
for the following four weeks. The next art instructor, Lalita
Hamill, presents her demonstration video on November
25th, and it will also be available online for one month.
To enjoy these great videos, and to see what else our club is
doing, go to our website: artfocusartistsassociation.com
What do we have in the works? Art Focus is in the process
of planning an exciting, four-episode, virtual art show
featuring iconic Port Coquitlam places and artwork. When
ready, this virtual show will also be presented through our
website.
Interested in learning
more? We would love
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A GOOD READ
Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward
It was a storm that made headlines stockpile a small amount of food.
around the world. In August 2005 Katrina
hit the Louisiana coast causing great loss Each chapter is one day in the build up
of life and destruction to New Orleans to the storm. Randall, the eldest, is trying
and the surrounding area. This award- to do what he can to hold his family
winning novel, set over a period of 12 together. Skeetah is preoccupied with
days, tells the story of the Batiste family his pit-bull fighting dog, China, who
who live in the fictional town of Bois has just given birth to puppies. Junior,
Sauvage. the youngest, is trying to hold his own
against his older brothers. And Esch has
Esch is 15 years old and lives with her just discovered that she is pregnant.
three brothers and their father. Isolated
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the location of their house, they live in characters, immerses you in their
extreme poverty, with a largely absent world, illustrated by a touch of Greek
father who, seven years after the death mythology thanks to a book that Esch
of his wife, still relies on drink to get (the narrator) is reading for school. The
through the day. So, with the news that penultimate chapter will have your heart
a category 5 storm is about to hit they racing but ultimately this is the story
begin to prepare what they can and of family love that survives despite the
poverty and deprivation.
Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls
by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo
Not a traditional novel here but the Bronte Sisters who defied the
definitely worth a read. This expectations of their patriarchal
incredibly popular book (which has society. There are also tales of
sparked a second volume) presents astronomers, activists, lawyers,
the stories of 100 amazing women chefs, naturalists, journalists,
who have made contributions to motocross racers, and even a tattoo
society. It is aimed at telling girls artist.
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It challenges female stereotypes also been written: Stories for Boys
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career choices. challenges male stereotypes which
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Each story is told on a single page, order to succeed.
along with an illustration of the
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their lives. From mathematicians
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KIDS PAGE: Christmas
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The City of Port Coquitlam produces Update pages to inform the community about City news, services and
opportunities to get involved. Watch this page in future issues of What's On Magazine.
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Welcome Online services
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• Report a problem with a City
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• Bylaw complaints: 604-927-5440 or
bylawservices@portcoquitlam.ca
We’re happy to welcome you back to our
community centres which have safely reopened! Council Meetings and Public Hearings
We are offering pre-registered programs at each • In person Council meetings and public hearings are
of our facilities. being held at the Port Coquitlam
Community Centre with limited
Port Coquitlam Community Centre capacity.
• Ice Skating • Council and Committee meeting
• Weight Room recordings will continue to be
• Fitness Classes posted at portcoquitlam.ca/council
within 48 hours.
Hyde Creek Community Centre
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public sidewalks along their property as soon as possible after a snowfall? This is
important to ensure all pedestrians can get to their destination safely.
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PAGE
CROSSWORD
ACROSS 17 Gentle bell-like sound (6)
1 Outskirts of a city (7) 18 Castle tower (6)
5 Follow orders (4) 20 Ceremony, celebration (5)
10 In good physical shape (3) 23 Skittish, highly-strung (9)
11 Rotor blades that power a 24 Admiration (3)
plane (9)
25 Celtic stringed instrument (4)
12 Ogle (3,2)
13 Clothes-maker (6) 26 Spotty infectious disease (7)
15 Rounded paving stone (6)
DOWN 8 Crime, infraction (7)
2 Disentangle, release (5) 9 Unhesitating, resolve (12)
3 Abhorrence, disapproba- 14 Small falcon (7)
tion (12) 16 Nightclub doorman (7)
4 Increase, improve (5) 19 Chart, diagram (5)
6 Sandra _______, Speed 21 Delete, abolish (5)
actress (7) 22 Netting, tracery (4)
7 Woollen thread (4)
WORDSEARCH
Arthur Christmas Joyeux Noel
Babes in Toyland Love Actually
Bad Santa Meet Me in St Louis
Deck the Halls Mixed Nuts
Die Hard Nativity
Elf Rudolph
Four Christmases Scrooged
Gremlins The Bishop’s Wife
Holiday Affair The Family Stone
Holiday Inn The Holiday
Home Alone The Polar Express
It’s a Wonderful Life The Santa Clause
Jingle All the Way The Snowman
Trading Places
White Christmas
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LANGLEY See solutions on page 27RECIPE - SERVES 4
PORTOBELLO WELLINGTON
WITH RED WINE SAUCE
INGREDIENTS METHOD
FOR THE WELLINGTON
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C or Gas Mark 6.
2 cups baby spinach
2. Add spinach, shiitake, button mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and tarragon to a
1 3/4 cups shiitake mushrooms food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
1 cup white button mushrooms
3. Add the vegan butter to a large sauté pan and set over medium heat. Add the
3 shallots, peeled and roughly mushroom mixture and vegetable stock and sauté for 10 minutes until most of
chopped the liquid has evaporated. Season with a pinch of black pepper and set aside
3 cloves garlic, peeled and to cool.
roughly chopped 4. Gently scrape the gills from inside the portobello mushrooms with a spoon.
2 sprigs fresh tarragon, stemmed Place the mushrooms on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or use a
2 teaspoon vegan butter non-stick baking tray. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, then set aside.
(Becel vegan butter is good!) 5. Cut the pastry sheet into four equal parts. Using a spoon, cover each
1/4 cup vegetable stock mushroom with a layer of the mushroom / spinach mix, making sure to fill the
cavity of the mushroom.
Black pepper to taste
4 portobello mushrooms 6. Place one mushroom in the centre of each pastry sheet, cavity side up. Fold
the pastry around the mushrooms and press down lightly with fingers to make
1 sheet vegan puff pastry sure it is sealed completely. Place the mushrooms, with folded side down, on
a baking tray lined with parchment paper. And cook for in the oven until the
INGREDIENTS pastry is golden brown - about 20-25 minutes.
FOR THE SAUCE 7. Make the red wine sauce by combining the red wine and vegetable stock in
1/2 cup red wine small saucepan. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Stir in the date syrup and
set aside. Reheat on low right before serving and drizzle over the wellingtons.
1 3/4 cups low-sodium veg stock
2 tablespoon date syrup 8. Serve with roasted potatoes and glazed baby carrots.
Recipe supplied byWHAT’S ON!
GARDEN VIEW
This month – Plants for Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner done. Keep it in full light in winter, at Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Dawn’ is not
I’m often asked what houseplants plants a steady 13C-16C. Give it a liquid feed a houseplant but it makes a fabulous
I recommend as gifts. Here are my top fortnightly while it is in flower. Water gift. It flowers from November, while the
five. less as the stems start to bend and leaves are still on, through the winter.
collapse, then keep it completely dry for The pink flowers are scented and a
Hippeastrum / Amaryllis - is a remarkable three months during its dormant period. few sprigs in a small vase at this time
bulb, which produces 60cm / 2ft tall, Gently introduce water again as new of year are just joyous. Even better it
fleshy drainpipe stems and flamboyant leaves appear. is totally hardy so is great for the non-
trumpet flowers up to 20cm /8in across. green-fingered, and can be planted out
‘Red Lion’ with deep scarlet flowers; Schlumbergera x buckleyi, the Christmas of a pot at any time, if the ground isn’t
‘Apple Blossom’ with pink-tinged white cactus is a perennial favourite. It has frozen.
flowers, and ‘Christmas Gift’ with plain protruding stamens at the end of
white flowers, are readily available. You succulent, flattened leaves, and pretty Don’t wrap plants, just tie a big bow
can buy them as DIY plant-it-yourself flowers. It likes high humidity while around the pot. It’s a thoughtful touch
kits, or as ready-planted gifts. flowering so mist it regularly it with a to provide printed or hand-written
fine spray of clean water, and feed it instructions for aftercare. Make sure any
Citrus bushes make interesting presents. monthly with a high-potash feed. When living plant is well watered before you
Sold at this time of year with both it’s finished flowering put the plant in hand it over. They will probably be a bit
flowers and developing fruit, they are a light spot and keep the compost just neglected over the festive period, but
deliciously scented. Lemon varieties moist. a good watering should make sure that
‘Meyer’ and ‘Four Seasons ‘are lovely but they last past New Year.
also consider calamondin oranges. The Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Ostara’ is a
plant should be kept in a light, frost-free stunning hyacinth with deep-blue Happy festive gardening!
spot over the winter with a minimum flowers, powerfully scented and
night temperature of 5C, then in the particularly nice when planted as a trio
summer the pot can be moved outside. in a bowl or basket. Christmas hyacinths
are ‘forced’ to flower earlier than they
Cyclamen persicum is wonderfully would naturally. They need a cool spot,
decorative. The flowers range from preferably no more than 13C, so that
white, through pink, to red. This is they do not flop. No-one wants a floppy
probably a gift for a more experienced hyacinth! The bulbs can be planted in
gardener as persuading it to flower the garden afterwards so will continue
again can be a challenge, but it can be to provide pleasure in future years.
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Women in Local
Rotary Leadership
By Ron Goyette, Past Poco Rotary President
The Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam Centennial has my ultimate dream has never waivered”.
had women in club leadership roles for many years
and continues with the current year (2020/21) Empowering women in leadership roles
Co-Presidents Gaye Simms and Karly Simms. This recognizes the many contributions and changes
mother-daughter team follow a year for each these women are impacting is very important to
of them as club presidents overseeing the many us. Poco Rotary is pleased to announce its current
projects of the club during that time and each President-Elect who will take on the important
making their own mark during their tenures. President’s role in 2021/22, Carrie Belanger.
So, I asked Gaye how she came to become As a professional in the non-profit world for many
a Rotarian. 16 years ago, she was running a years, Carrie has had the opportunity to learn and
successful notary business, felt both blessed help support the needs of many communities.
and a need to give back to the community. She As a Port Coquitlam resident, however, she often
searched for volunteer groups that might suit her felt disconnected from her own neighbours and
and got introduced to Rotary. Once she learned removed from the sense of community she worked
how Rotary contributes to local communities and to build in others. A chance encounter with Karly
globally, she felt it was the right match for her and Simms, showed her how well the values of Rotary
joined. During her time in the club she has filled complemented her own. With their commitment
several roles and participated in major projects to supporting the Port Coquitlam community in
related to seniors’ initiatives, youth programs and a very hands-on way, to be creative in service
other club projects including Starfish Pack Program development, and their flexibility to her work
which is particularly dear to her heart. She says, “I schedule, she knew she had found her home.
feel wonderful being able to contribute in such a “Our shared passion
meaningful way. It is so fulfilling.” for food security,
Karly’s journey into Rotary is a little different. reducing waste, and
As a daughter of a seasoned Rotarian, she was empowerment for
introduced to Rotary far earlier than many. At 19, both self and others,
she participated in a program called Rotary Youth comradery within and
Leadership Awards (RYLA) that would change her with others outside the
life exponentially. Through meeting with so many group quickly developed.
like-minded and interesting young people over I am so ever thankful for
that weekend, she came back to ‘the real world’ being welcomed open-
with a drive to continue volunteering and providing arms into the Rotary
services to those in her community. family, for being able to
share my passions for a
“I became a Rotarian because I could, because I healthier community, and
had the ability and the passion to give back to my for being asked to lead
community. Through the nine years I have been the team as President
involved, that purpose has grown and adapted but into 2021/22”
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ROTARY – MAJOR INTRODUCING
CLUB PROJECT POCO SQUARES
The Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam Centennial is
in-volved in many projects within the community
including support of seniors’, youth, homelessness,
children’s needs and so much more. The leading
project for the past four-plus years is undoubtedly
the Starfish Pack Program.
The program is dedicated
to providing hungry kids
and their families a food
pack each weekend for
the school year. The goal
is to ensure these kids Our club is undertaking a production of one of the
are focused on learning and succeeding in school, 60s & 70s best game shows: POCO SQUARES!
as well as being on a level playing field with their This “fun” raising and “fund” raising event will
classmates. raise funds for PoCo Rotary initiatives and raise
awareness of these programs in the community.
Teachers have reported improvements in
participating children’s reading skills, math skills, We are anticipating production for this in early
ability to focus, and partner work. This program November with the release of our first show on
changes lives! November 21, 2020!
Starting in 2017 with 5 students at one school, the To help us make this a success we are putting a
club now serves 60 children from nine schools. call out for people to help us!
The need in Port Coquitlam is at least triple that! We are looking for panel members and
We need funding to help! As food costs continue contestants who have a good knowledge of Port
to rise, we are in need of support more than ever. Coquitlam, history, current events and of well
Presently it costs over $600 to support one child known Poco personalities. You need an outgoing
for one school year. personality, comfortable to speak publicly, good
reputation and have a great sense of humour.
How can you help? Donate today online at
http://bit.ly/RotaryPayHere and enter any amount If you fit that bill, or know someone that does,
you are comfortable with or contact: Gaye please let us know. Contact Gaye at gdsimms@
Simms at gdsimms@shaw.ca or 604-218-7750 shaw.ca or Ron at ron.goyette50@gmail.com
or participate in any of our fund raising efforts If you have ideas on questions about Poco or
discussed here. related subjects, contact Karly at flutterbeekiss@
hotmail.com
We have a lot of work to do in a short period of
time so contact us right away! Thanks for helping
the community!
Are you a business looking to support your
community? Contact Gaye at gdsimms@shaw.
ca to learn more about sponsorship opportunities
with PoCo Squares
We want to make this truly a community effort
to ultimate benefit the community of Port
Coquitlam. Won’t you please help us?
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If you’re looking to enhance your lifestyle there could be some key steps getting in the way of your dream to move up the
property ladder or acquire a second home to staycation this summer. Here are some tips to watch out for:
1. Your outside debt. 3. Not being pre-approved.
Many people are unaware that every payment outside of This is huge for many reasons. With all the factors and
your mortgage takes away your ability to qualify for a calculations that go into purchasing a home – the down
mortgage. Most Canadians have car loans, student loans, payment, your income, credit, closing costs, and personal
credit card loans, or lines of credit. Did you know for every profile – shopping without a FULL pre-approval to
$480/month payment outside of your mortgage that’s understand those specific factors will lead to
$100,000.00 taken away in mortgage qualifications?! disappointment and can unnecessarily bid up the price
Imagine that, $900/per month will take away just over of homes.
$200,000 in mortgage qualifications! There is a big
difference in being approved for 500k or 700k. 4. Zoning and/or property condition.
Understanding that outside debt is a huge factor and The last stage, once a contract is accepted, is the
needs to be addressed with either a refinance to property review by the lender. Anything named,
consolidate this debt into your existing mortgage or pay “handyman special”, “as is where is”, “leased land”,
down strategy will help you improve your credit score, “manufactured home”, “cable cord construction”, “co-op”,
cash flow, and future qualifications. “commercial-zoned”, “maintenance not being done
properly on properties”, or “water and sewer
2. Existing time in your job or work interruptions. connections/access to the property and year-round
Some of us have had unfortunate interruptions to our access” all contribute to who will lend on it and at what
work or reductions in income. Depending on your type of cost. Some people will have to use the equity in their
employment, different lenders use different averages of existing home or savings to purchase certain properties or
incomes or want to see a specific amount of return to be willing to pay higher rates. Discussing your intentions
work with consistency prior to issuing an approval. of purchase during the pre-approval process and subject
period will assist you in gaining clarity.
This is one hot market! Being prepared and learning what applies to you will help you move forward with you living
your best life. If you’re looking to purchase a vacation home this season reach out to our team at
hello@countoncalla.ca. We are here to help you every step of the way!
Angela Calla is a 16-year award-winning woman of influence and mortgage expert. Alongside her team, Angela
passionately assists mortgage holders in acquiring the best possible mortgage. She educates and empowers
individuals on the “The Mortgage Show” hosted for over a decade, and is the best-selling author of The Mortgage
Code available on Amazon. Proceeds from her book sales are donated to the YWCA, helping women build better
futures for their families. For media interviews, speaking inquiries, or personal mortgage assistance, please contact
Angela at hello@countoncalla.ca or 604-802-3983.
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20 To advertise e-mail info@whatsonpoco.caExecutive Director Sukhvinder Thind, Therapeutic Recreation
Therapist Cathy Burnstad, Previous Acting Director of
Resident Programs Tara Wallace, Director of
Resident Programs Kayla Melo.
Port Coquitlam Royal Purple
Lodge #10 continues to make
people’s lives better...
Port Coquitlam Royal Purple Lodge #10 is a service members about the importance of communications
club, part of a registered society, the Canadian Royal between residents and their families during
Purple Society. We have been assisting children, the Covid-19 pandemic. She advised that one
seniors and others in need in the Tri Cities for over technology being utilized was the use of I-pads and
seventy years. the Facetime application. Cathy illustrated how
there were a limited number of I-pads for the 270
Some of the organizations we have supported residents that call Nicola Lodge home to facilitate
include BC Family Hearing Resource Centre, Tri- these communications.
City Transition Society, Children of the Street
Society, SHARE, high school bursaries, school lunch The Port Coquitlam Royal Purple wanted to support
programs and Eagle Ridge Hospital. the needs of the residents and therefore purchased
an I-pad to donate to Nicola Lodge to facilitate
One of our members and a Recreation Therapist communication and contribute to the well-being of
at Nicola Lodge, Cathy Burnstad, spoke to the the residents.
If you are recently retired, an empty nester, or just looking for a way to give back
to your community, call us at 604-942-9405 or e-mail sahurst@telus.net for
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FIVE SIMPLE WAYS
TO STAY FIT AT HOME
Successful aging is measured not just by or an introduction to weight lifting. Love the
the quantity of our years, but by the quality outdoors? Take advantage of the fall weather
and vitality of our life. Living well and getting and head outside for some fresh air and a walk.
enough exercise delivers great benefits: Walking is incredibly beneficial and lets you
energy, longevity, independence and illness move your body while you clear your head.
prevention. Exercise is good for our physical Just remember to take a mask with you just in
and mental health, particularly as we age. case you come in contact with others.
The World Health Organization recommends
adults over the age of 65 take part in 150
minutes of exercise per week. Since the onset 2. Set yourself up for success
of COVID-19 however, it’s been challenging for
Whether you live in your own home or a
many to stay active. According to the Manager
retirement residence, invest in an exercise
of Wellness at Astoria Retirement Residence,
mat that makes it easy to perform a variety of
“with social restrictions still in place, this is
low-impact exercises or stretches standing up,
an especially important time for older adults
lying down, or on one’s knees. If your medical
to incorporate activity into their daily lives,
practitioner is in agreement, other equipment,
whether they live at home or in a retirement
such as weights, may also make workouts
residence.” While you should check with your
more challenging and help to build muscle
medical practitioner before adding to your
and bone. Proper shoes may also help give
level of activity and routine, Gurjit Dhaliwal
you the support you need to perform exercises
shares five tips for seniors to get active even
properly and safely.
during a pandemic.
1. Do what you love 3. Keep moving
Aim to adopt a movement-based lifestyle
Find fitness activity that you like so it never that keeps you active throughout the day.
becomes a chore. A great place to start is Luckily there are simple ways to move more.
online where you’ll discover a variety of Walk around your home while you talk on the
follow-along workouts for seniors. Look for phone. Stand up and move around during TV
ones that challenge your capabilities without commercial breaks. Walk instead of drive. And
going beyond them. Search YouTube for when it comes to planned exercise, remember
something new to learn – dancing, tai chi
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info@whatsonpoco.caWHAT’S ON! that a short workout is better than nothing, so go with what works best for your schedule. “At the end of the day, less intense exercise and more mindfulness activity can help our residents wind down and prepare for a good night’s sleep,” says Gurjit Dhaliwal at Astoria. 4. Fitness building blocks A healthy workout regime often includes balance, flexibility, endurance and strength, but check with your medical practitioner before safely adding in new elements. Each component can deliver different benefits, and may help prevent boredom and reduce the risk of injury. Balance training, such as heel-to-toe walking and posture exercises, can strengthen core muscles and improves coordination. Flexibility moves such as stretching and yoga can help to improve range of motion. Endurance exercises such as walking and swimming use large muscle groups and increase our heart rate. Strength training can help keep muscles and bones healthy and strong by using weights or bands. 5. Stay the course “When it comes to exercise, remember that it’s easier to keep going than to get going,” says Gurjit Dhaliwal, Manager of Wellness at Astoria Retirement Residence. “Always follow medical advice and remember to take things slowly and listen to your body.” Don’t worry about where you’re starting from, just begin to move according to your ability, and keep with it so you don’t lose the gains you make. Deciding to become more active is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Getting started can be challenging, but keep focused on the positive effects fitness has on your health, wellbeing and ability to cope during challenging times. Regardless of the weather (or even a pandemic), we can maintain fitness by being active at home. And don’t forget – enjoy your workout. Learn more about Astoria Retirement Residence www.siennaliving.ca What’s On! • www.whatsonportcoquitlam.ca 2
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Are you into genealogy?
The PoCo Genealogy Group holds monthly meetings presenting a variety of topics to
help family historians in their quest to identify their ancestors and find out about the
Organization lives they led.
In ordinary times, join us on the first Wednesday of each month, at 6:30 pm. Meet-
ings are usually held at PoCo Heritage Museum & Archives, 2248 McAllister Ave
#150, Port Coquitlam, BC
There is a drop in charge of only $2.00 per meeting
During the Covid-19 restrictions, the PoCo Genealogy Group is
meeting virtually on Zoom on the first Wednesday of each month
at 6:30 pm.
Please email Chris: cwilli2442@aol.com or an invitation to attend.
No drop in fee for Zoom meetings.
PoCo Genealog y
G ro u p
Since 2008
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Contact: Chris Longley
Phone: 604-942-7918
E-mail: cwilli2442@aol.com
Don’t let pursuit of Education, tips and techniques, sharing our information and
ideas
your genealogy and
family history isolate help on breaking through brick walls
you. Join us for:
the latest on Internet resources through our Facebook page
Occasional quizzes, challenges and prizes.
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FOUR COMMON LEGAL
ISSUES FACED BY
BUSINESSES TODAY By: Ron Goyette
As an entrepreneur/small business owner, the to attract lots of media attention, which can hurt
danger of crippling litigation should be at the top your company’s public image as well as drain your
of your priorities. Legal headaches, especially in legal budget. Be proactive and stomp out these
Canada can take you by surprise and severely hurt problems before they start
your business’ bottom line. Here are some of the
most common legal issues facing small businesses COPYRIGHT AND PATENT ISSUES
in North America today. Cutting edge companies in the tech industry often
face aggressive patent litigation. In the product
DISGRUNTLED EMPLOYEES development phase at your company, make sure
As a business owner, this will be one of your most your research and development teams thoroughly
common legal headaches. In Canada, employees research the patents and copyrights of your current
have far more rights than many other countries, product, to avoid a messy legal battle should you
in the form of unions and reasons for “wrongful step on a competitor’s toes.
termination”. If you terminate a non-performing
employee, make sure he or she signs documents DISSATISFIED CUSTOMERS
carefully drafted by a lawyer upon termination to Customers who are dissatisfied can file class
make the terms of dismissal crystal clear. Letting an action lawsuits against your company, in which
employee go without any final termination forms they gather in large consumer groups and attack
leaves the door wide open for legal actions. your company over faulty products, services or
promises. With enough dissatisfied customers,
DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT CASES class action lawsuits can do more damage than any
The legal ramifications of alleged discrimination individual or corporation and irreparably tarnish
- sexual, ethnic, age or otherwise, can cause your your brand’s image.
company serious problems. Make sure your human
resources and legal departments are well equipped Again, be proactive and keep a finger to the pulse
to handle these issues should they arise. During the of your customers through tech support, online
hiring process, make sure you are prepared with message boards and e-mails. Promptly issue recalls
all the applicants’ resumes should allegations of for flawed products and be prompt to address
discrimination arise, to prove that you hire the most customer issues.
qualified individuals, regardless of gender, ethnicity OTHER LEGAL ISSUES
or age. These are only some of the most common legal
Harassment - sexual, racist or otherwise - can issues facing small businesses today. Other ones
be a serious problem in an integrated workplace include tax litigation (a whole other topic) and legal
with workers from various ethnic and religious disputes with competitors and contractors. Make
backgrounds and social classes. Regular meetings sure you are proactive in solving these problems
and interviews with staff will allow your managers before they start, and make sure you have a solid
to police these transgressions, which should be legal team to back you up should you get sued.
eliminated quickly through the swift termination of Good communication in the workplace and a
offenders. hands-on approach to management is the best
deterrent to legal issues.
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St. Catherine’s
Anglican Church
Worshipping at Trinity United Church,
2211 Prairie Avenue, Port Coquitlam
Open for in-person worship
Are you new to Port Coquitlam? Are you seeking a
spiritual home?
St. Catherine of Alexandria Anglican Church may be the
place for you.
Services during Covid-19 We are a community of diverse people who meet regularly to deepen our
Spiritual journey and become who we are created to be. All are welcome .
Wednesday Morning Prayer
10:00 am in the parking lot,
weather permitting. Please
bring your own chair
Sunday Eucharist or
Morning Prayer
8:30 am in the Sanctuary
1909 - 1963 1963—1999
Also available to read
Morning Prayer on our
Website:
stcatherineschurch.ca
Phone: 604-942-9812
(please leave a message as
our office is currently closed)
Email:
office@stcatherineschurch.ca St. Catherine’s Anglican Church has been part of Port Coquitlam for more than
100 years. There have been many challenges over the years – floating the build-
ing across the river to a new home across from City Hall – constructing a new
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https://www.facebook. Trinity United Church – and now COVID‑19. Through it all St. Catherine’s has
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community.
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Christian & Bible study
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We would like to thank the Tri-City community for supporting us
during these tough times. We look forward to being part of your
Christmas celebration and all your events and gatherings in 2021.
HAVE A TOP NOTCH
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Leave your Christmas dinner to us! We are preparing a traditional home cooked
Christmas dinner available for pickup on Dec 24th. Simply just re-heat, serve and enjoy!
Please send us an email at topnotchcaterer@gmail.com with any questions or orders.
Menu A: $25.95 per person
• Rosemary roasted turkey (white and dark meat)
• Cranberry sage stuffing
• Turkey gravy
• Steamed seasonal vegetables
• Garlic mashed potatoes
• Caesar salad
• Dinner rolls with butter
• Homemade cranberry sauce
Menu B: $25.95 per person
• Honey Glazed ham with Dijon mustard
• Roasted baby potatoes
• Steamed seasonal vegetables
• Roasted vegetable medley
• Mixed green salad with balsamic dressing
• Dinner rolls with butter
Menu C: $28.95 per person
• Roast beef with jus, horseradish and mustard
• Garlic mashed potatoes
• Butternut squash ravioli with pesto cream sauce
• Steamed seasonal vegetables
• Roasted root vegetable medley
• Caesar salad
Homemade 10” Apple, Cherry or ½ apple ½ cherry pies $20/each
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