Nearly 50 off-duty and volunteer firefighters in Port Moody will stand over hot grills this weekend for the department's 40th annual pancake breakfast.
The Port Moody Firefighters Charitable Society will host the meal on July 1 and 2 at the Inlet Centre firehall with the aim to raise $25,000 or more for the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, Crossroads Hospice Society and other Tri-City causes.
Society president Rob Shoucair said last year's brekkie drew about 2,300 guests and firefighters this year expect a bigger turnout for Canada 150.
Thrifty Foods will again supply the dry and wet goods: In 2016, the society went through 550 kg of gluten-free pancake mix, 170 bottles of syrup, 300 kg of pork sausages and 600 litres of orange juice.
"We are very, very grateful to Thrifty's for helping us out," said society treasurer and firefighter Greg Dougan.
New for the 2017 event is the sale of Brewers Row growlers — adorned with the Port Moody Firefighters Charitable Society logo — that can be bought at the breakfast for $10 and filled at one of the four PoMo craft breweries (Yellow Dog, Moody Ales, Twin Sails and Parkside); the purchaser will also get a raffle ticket to win prizes.
During the meal, fire crews will also have displays out for the family.
• The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast costs $5 per plate. Call 604-469-7795.
