Over 80% of all Pacific Coast Terminals purchasing is within the Lower Mainland.

September 2016 | Volume 7, Issue 2

A Pacific Coast Terminals publication for the residents of Port Moody

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For the Love of LocalIt goes without saying, Port Moody (and the Tri-Cities) is a prime example of shopping local, but did you know PCT is too? In fact, over 80% of all Paci�c Coast Terminals purchasing is within the Lower Mainland, with over a third of that in the Tri-Cities alone!

Money spent locally creates more revenue generated for return into the community. Along with generating local income, a sense of community is created when local businesses are supported and are supported by each other. This not only creates more jobs locally but gives local businesses motivation and the community connections to support local causes. A great example of this movement is the new initiatives implemented by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. Charged with a mandate of supporting and growing our local economy, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce recently launched a new initiative, #ShopChamber, to stimulate the local purchase of goods and services. Dana Strong, the Chamber’s Director of Membership and Marketing, explains why: “When we keep our purchases in our community, it boosts our economy, creates local jobs, increases our local tax base, encourages local investment, and saves time and money for local consumers.”

One great example of our local talent is the enCompass Solutions Group. enCompass is a leading industrial automation company and systems integrator specializing in controls and automation engineering, industrial IT, and electrical installations. The company was founded in 2003 in Port Coquitlam. Since then, it has expanded by opening two more o�ces in British Columbia. The majority of their team members have obtained their engineering credentials or trade designation locally. Additionally, they �nd it important to partner with educational institutions to mentor students during the completion of their term projects providing guidance and information regarding business operations and related industry topics.

enCompass designs and implements custom solutions in various industrial environments. They strive to use local contractors, suppliers, and materials. Their working relationship with Paci�c Coast Terminals dates back to 2004. Since then, enCompass has had the privilege to leave a part of its legacy at PCT by completing projects like the Canola

Handling Facility, Potash Handling Facility, and the New Shiploader Boom. These projects at PCT, along with multiple others, have generated over 30,000 man hours of local labour providing jobs to skilled trade workers as well as engineers, thus stimulating the local economy.

Along with enCompass, PCT has established many strong business relationships within the Tri-Cities community. For example, Ballistic Arts, Graphic Artists of this very newsletter, is centered out of Coquitlam with Phoenix Print Management as printer and distributer, based right here in Port Moody. A.W Fireguard and Supplies in Port Moody is the provider of all our quality �re protection and supplies; Pedron Contracting, another great example, is a local family concrete and excavation business, situated in the Coquitlam area. Since 1996, their business focus has been their customers’ satisfaction- providing reliable, committed concrete pumping, forming, placing, and �nishing services (and PCT can speak to this!). Total Energy Systems in Coquitlam is another company PCT proudly supports. Total Energy Systems has been providing power solutions for over 60 years.

Shopping local accomplishes a number of very positive goals for businesses and the community. PCT, and other businesses that shop local, form partnerships between local businesses that lead to future and ongoing bene�ts of improved service and innovation. Businesses shopping local also results in other businesses growing and investing which supports and further produces local jobs. The increased business activity being promoted grows the municipal tax base and results in more business contributions to non-pro�t organizations for the bene�t of everyone in the community. Shopping local also reduces the transportation of people and goods which reduces the impact of business on the environment. PCT is a proud local shopper and supporter of the Tri-Cities and Lower Mainland businesses.

PCT is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of the 55+ BC Games 2016 Coquitlam.

Approximately 4,000 athletes and their families, coaches, 1500 volunteers and fans will converge in Coquitlam (and Port Moody for table tennis and dragon boat racing) for one of the largest community celebrations sport has seen in many years. This annual event showcases the outstanding athleticism of BC competitors 55+ and promotes the benefits of leading an active, healthy lifestyle.

PCT SPONSORS 55+ BC GAMESwww.PCT.ca | The Port in Port Moody

June 2020 | Vo lume 11, Issue 1

A Pacific Coast Terminals publication for the residents of Port Moody

COMMUNITY IN THE TIME OF COVIDCOMMUNITY IN THE TIME OF COVIDAs it came time to start planning and writing our PCT newsletters, we As it came time to start planning and writing our PCT newsletters, we began to realize just how difficult this task is in the midst of a global began to realize just how difficult this task is in the midst of a global pandemic. COVID-19 has become a topic that no one wants to talk pandemic. COVID-19 has become a topic that no one wants to talk about, yet everyone is talking about it. Everyday life as we know it has about, yet everyone is talking about it. Everyday life as we know it has been dramatically altered. Businesses are suffering, individuals are trying been dramatically altered. Businesses are suffering, individuals are trying desperately to cope, and we are all adjusting to what’s been deemed desperately to cope, and we are all adjusting to what’s been deemed the new reality. At Pacific Coast Terminals, one of our greatest sources the new reality. At Pacific Coast Terminals, one of our greatest sources of pride is being able to support the Port Moody community and local of pride is being able to support the Port Moody community and local fundraising initiatives. Now, almost all of our favourite events have been fundraising initiatives. Now, almost all of our favourite events have been cancelled for the year. From the Fingerling Festival to The Search for the cancelled for the year. From the Fingerling Festival to The Search for the Perfect Pint, Port Moody locals have lost the opportunity to connect and Perfect Pint, Port Moody locals have lost the opportunity to connect and support others within the community. support others within the community.

So, it was decided that this year our newsletter is being handed over to So, it was decided that this year our newsletter is being handed over to them. We have asked for contributions from local organizers, and we will them. We have asked for contributions from local organizers, and we will be running their stories as they want to tell it. We will feature two or be running their stories as they want to tell it. We will feature two or three organizations in each issue. We hope that you will see it as a way three organizations in each issue. We hope that you will see it as a way to stay connected, get inspired to become more involved, or simply learn to stay connected, get inspired to become more involved, or simply learn something new about the community in which you live. We are confident something new about the community in which you live. We are confident this will also encourage everyone to take part in as many local initiatives this will also encourage everyone to take part in as many local initiatives as possible when they are relaunched - we predict our favourite events as possible when they are relaunched - we predict our favourite events will be back better than ever!will be back better than ever!

In this first issue, we would like to put the spotlight on Golden Spike In this first issue, we would like to put the spotlight on Golden Spike Days and the Port Moody Rotary – two organizations that put together Days and the Port Moody Rotary – two organizations that put together the biggest events of the summer! the biggest events of the summer!

The history of the Golden Spike Days Festival commemorates the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway line and its arrival at the original western terminus in Port Moody where at the time the last spike was driven.

The festival started off as a two-week celebration. During this time, many of the businesses on Clark and St John’s joined in by decorating and dressing up in old fashioned costumes. There was a parade, a saloon at the curling club, hand car races, local entertainment, a pancake breakfast featuring singing firemen, and of course the infamous Golden Spike Days Can Can dancers.

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

GOLDEN SPIKE DAYS FESTIVAL GOLDEN SPIKE DAYS FESTIVAL

OUR HISTORYOUR HISTORY

Golden Spike Days is an entirely volunteer driven association led by a dedicated Board of Directors. We encourage you to join the board or volunteer for next year’s event. For more information contact president@goldenspike.ca.

More info at www.goldenspike.ca More info at www.goldenspike.ca

Over the years the festival moved exclusively to Rocky Point Park. It expanded to include an outdoor beer garden, vendors, food trucks, and a larger entertainment line-up including well known bands such as Big Sugar and Biff Naked. One of the additions was Tri Cities Got Talent, where young and old contestants from far and wide compete for over $2,000 in cash and prizes. Many have moved on to stardom including Nashville Country star Daniela Bobadilla, singing/ songwriting sensation Carly Rae Jepsen, and child Tyson Venegas who performed in Carnegie Hall in New York City. While many have etched their names in lights, most people just want to have fun, shine in front of an appreciative audience, and get their moment in the spotlight.

Golden Spike Days is now held over four days and attracts upwards of 40,000 people each year from all walks of life with entertainment, food, special events, and fun-filled activities for all ages.

Established in 1976, the Golden Spike Days Festival is one of the longest running family events in BC and one of the largest events in Port Moody. Sadly, the event has been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are grateful to all of our volunteers, sponsors, suppliers and the general public for your understanding and support around this decision. A special thanks goes to our much-valued, long time sponsor Pacific Coast Terminals. As a registered nonprofit society, we rely solely on financial support from the community, government and businesses in order to make the festival happen each year.

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COVID-19 UPDATE – BUSINESS OPERATIONSCOVID-19 UPDATE – BUSINESS OPERATIONS

2020 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS2020 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

ROTARY CLUB OF PORT MOODYROTARY CLUB OF PORT MOODYJune 2020 | Vo lume 11, Issue 1

To date PCT remains open for business, but we have taken extra precautions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff and visitors. Though we have slowly started to transition staff back to the office, many employees continue to work from home in an effort to reduce risk and unnecessary exposure. Visitor access to the terminal has also been restricted to essential personnel only.

We are following all regulatory guidelines and are in close contact with the BCMEA, The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Transport Canada, and other marine terminals to ensure that all vessels coming into port are safe. Extra measures are being taken to ensure people boarding and leaving the vessels are following all required protocol, and that no one is dispatched to work if they are sick.

As the situation continues to evolve, we suspect that some aspects of our operations may continue to change. We have established a Pandemic Preparation and Response Team to ensure people continue to stay safe.

We have posted a more comprehensive and detailed safety plan on our website www.pct.ca.

STAY SAFE, THE TEAM AT PCT.STAY SAFE, THE TEAM AT PCT.

Every year, Pacific Coast Terminals Co. Ltd. and K+S Potash Canada award four deserving high schools students with a $1,500 scholarship to be used towards their post-secondary education. This year we are proud to announce the following winners (left to right from top): Alex Turpin (Port Moody Secondary), Isabela Moise (Port Moody Secondary), Lucas Hung (Gleneagle Secondary), and Sharon Gu (Heritage Woods Secondary). Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all the amazing candidates who applied.

WHAT DOES ROTARY MEAN AND HOW DOES IT PERTAIN TO YOUR COMMUNITY?WHAT DOES ROTARY MEAN AND HOW DOES IT PERTAIN TO YOUR COMMUNITY?Rotary was started in 1905 in Chicago by attorney Paul Harris as a means for professionals with diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas and form meaningful lifelong relationships. Over time, Rotary’s reach and vision gradually extended to humanitarian service and there are now over 35,000 clubs in 200 countries forming 1.2 million Rotarians.

Rotary’s Motto is “Service above Self”.

One example of this was an initiative that started in 1979 to help immunize 6 million children against polio in the Philippines. There are now only 54 cases of polio globally, which the Rotary is proud to have played a part in achieving.

The Rotary Club of Port Moody has 41 members that meet Wednesday mornings at the St. James Well at 7am. Together, members organize some huge community fundraisers that we as a Club do locally along with our amazing sponsors. These include:

Search for the Perfect Pint (May, approx. 600 guests) RIBFEST (July, approx. 55,000 guests) and our Shred-a-thon event held every June. Over the past 18 years, the Port Moody Rotary Club has raised over $200,000 for Eagle Ridge Manor, has contributed countless hours of community service, donated hundreds of grants to school programs and sport teams as well as to Girl Guides initiatives, and much more.

All of the members of the Port Moody Club come to the table with unique life experiences, an open mind, and a great attitude. There are different areas in which our members choose to get involved, on an international scale there are currently Rotary driven project in Africa, Ecuador, and Belize. We are also working locally to load ship containers (now at container #410 - out of the Riverview area) full of medical and educational supplies to be sent to countries around the world and distribute as needed.

Although we are going through a global pandemic right now, the club still meets via Zoom every Wednesday. We will be back doing all of our major fundraisers in 2021, though we wish we could have done all of our amazing events this year too.

WE MISS YOU PORT MOODY!WE MISS YOU PORT MOODY! Looking forward to a healthy and prosperous future of hugs, local events and fundraisers that help connect us, and allow us to make a difference both here at home and abroad.

We could not do what we do without you! If you would like to learn more, or join please email membership@portmoodyrotary.ca

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