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Alleged thief faces 20 charges Jeremy Deutsch jdeutsch@thenownews.com

An alleged prolific lottery ticket thief will have to answer to more charges when he faces a judge next week. Coquitlam Mounties announced additional charges against 37-year-old Anthony Bakker in connection with more than a dozen robberies in the Tri-Cities and around the Lower Mainland. Bakker is now facing a total of 20 criminal charges for 10 robberies and two thefts in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, six robberies in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, and two robberies in Burnaby. Coquitlam RCMP arrested him on Jan. 4 after he allegedly tried to steal a handful of lottery tickets from a liquor store. Bakker was originally facing three counts of robbery with a weapon and one count of theft. “Robbery section investigators from Burnaby, Coquitlam and Ridge Meadows detachments seamlessly worked together on this investigation, much like an integrated team,” said RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung in a statement. Bakker has been held in custody since his arrest and is set to appear in a Port Coquitlam provincial courtroom on Thursday. Investigators originally believed the suspect was behind as many as eight convenience store robberies of scratch lotto tickets in the Tri-Cities. The first robberies took place during a two-week span between Nov. 29 and Dec. 13.

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Selina Robinson, left, Polly Krier and Diana Dilworth are rolling out the red carpet for guests at their Oscar party fundraiser this weekend.

Three divas plan night of Oscar fun Tickets still available for party at Coquitlam City Hall, which starts at 4 p.m. Sunday John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Their titles as councillors, therapists and event planners will be temporarily cast aside for one night, because come Sunday, it’s all about the diva. The third-annual Tri-Cities Oscar Night gets underway at 4 p.m. in the Coquitlam council chambers, and as in years past, the big show is being headed up by the “three divas” — Coquitlam Coun. Selina Robinson, Port Moody Coun. Diana Dilworth and event planner Polly Krier. Now in its third year, the event represents an opportunity to take in

the Academy Awards on a pair of big screens situated both in, and outside, council chambers. Though meant as a fundraiser for organizations across the Tri-Cities, the event also gives attendees a chance to live the life of the beautiful people, even if for just one night — red carpets, paparazzi and champagne are the norm. “From the moment you get on that red carpet and come to our event, the whole point is to make everybody feel like they are a celebrity,” Dilworth said. The evening kicks off at 4 p.m. with a red carpet drawn and local paparazzi — courtesy of CKPM radio — cover-

ing all aspects of the big-ticket arrivals. The awards show begins at 5 p.m. “And it will start off with valet parking — because you are special,” Robinson added. The three charities selected as beneficiaries from the fundraiser are the Coquitlam Foundation, Port Coquitlam Foundation and Port Moody Foundation. In years past, charities included the Crossroads Hospice Society, SHARE, the Society for Community Development, the New View Society, KidSport Tri-Cities and the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. “This year we decided that because Port Coquitlam has a new foundation,

that we would do something totally different,” Krier said. “The three foundations are a nice mix, because we have three divas, three cities and three charities.” And while the actors win on the big screen, those in attendance will win in person as well. Six major prize packs, each named after movies that have previously won Oscars, will be doled out over the course of the evening. Everyone in attendance will be given ballots asking them to predict award winners, and as the winners are announced, the ballots will be drawn and the prizes will be awarded.  CONTINUED ON PAGE 4, see OSCAR.

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Heritage homes open their doors Port Moody Station Museum hosts tour of historic residences to celebrate centennial Jeremy Deutsch jdeutsch@thenownews.com

here is no shortage of history in Port Moody. Various heritage homes dot the city’s landscape, like the Alexander House on Grant Street in Moody Centre. Most residents nowadays probably don’t know the house was built back in the roaring 1920s by a future mayor.

“People like to see inside other people’s houses.”

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The house was originally located on St. Johns Street. A.H. Alexander was a merNOW photos by Lisa King chant in the early days of the Fred Soofi, above left, and Jim Millar are fans of heritcity and married his business age homes and their unique details, below. partner’s wife, Ethel Bennett, each house. what they’ve [the owners] after the partner died. Jim Millar, manager of the done to the house.” The three had been in Port Moody Station Museum, The buildings on display the Yukon for the gold rush believes it’s important to range in age from 1909 up to before settling in Port Moody. recognize and celebrate the the 1960s. Eventually, Alexander heritage of the community. Millar explained the theme became an alderman for a “It’s important to know of this year’s heritage week couple of terms in the 1920s, where you is neighbourhoods, so three before being View a video on the came from homes in the Glenayre and elected to and how the College Park areas built in the the top job as heritage tour with community 1960s have also been includmayor for two developed,” he ed. The tour also includes a years in 1930. told The NOW, stop at the old Pleasantside The home adding many of store on Ioco Road. remains a slice of the homes built at The society has decided to Port Moody’s past the turn of the release the addresses of the that for one day homes on the tour Sunday is on display to or at youtube.com/ 20th Century were more only to participants, citing the public. thecoquitlamnow of a working privacy concerns. In an effort class nature to Tickets for the tour, which to celebrate the reflect the town at the time. runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., city’s centennial and Heritage The society offered a similar are $30. Week, the Port Moody tour in 2004, with great sucFor more information Heritage Society is offering a cess, so it was brought back to about the tour, check out self-guided tour of nine local mark the city’s centennial. portmoodymuseum.org or call heritage sites for one day this “People like to see inside 604-939-1648. Sunday (Feb. 24). other people’s houses,” Millar As for the Alexander House, Participants will be given a said, noting there aren’t a it was bought and moved two map with the locations of the lot of heritage homes in the years ago to its current locaeight heritage homes and one city compared to other parts tion on Grant Street by local business on the tour. of Metro Vancouver like New businessman Fred Soofi. Costumed hosts will welWestminster. The house is currently in come guests and provide “For the heritage house the final stages of a renovainformation about the architour, it’s interesting to see tion. tecture and family history of

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Police issue warning about theft from vehicles Fewer vehicles are being reported stolen, but thieves are still targeting the contents of cars and trucks

several theft prevention tips to An increase in theft from vehicle owners: vehicles around the Tri-Cities • Lock your vehicle and put has prompted Coquitlam valuables out of sight, preferRCMP to issue a warning to ably in the trunk, or bring drivers. them into the house at night. Though police note the • Don’t leave your garnumber of reported stolen age opener and vehicles is dropvehicle registraping, that isn’t tion in your the case when it vehicle. If thieves comes to theft take those two from vehicles. Jeremy Deutsch items, they could So in an effort probably break to heighten awareinto your home. ness for Auto • Thieves will break into Crime Month, local Mounties any vehicle if they think there and volunteers at Community is something of value inside. Police Stations (CPS) will be Thieves know that briefcases handing out “crime prevenor backpacks may contain tion notices” when they see wallets, identification, tablets valuables visible inside a and other electronic devices. vehicle. • After removing valuables “Most vehicle crimes are from view, lock your car crimes of opportunity and doors. This will discourage therefore prevention is the some of the more casual key,” said RCMP Cpl. Jamie thieves, the ones looking for Chung in a statement. easy targets. It will also deter “We have a group of dedithose who would go into an cated CPS volunteers patrolunlocked car to look for a ling and reporting suspicious trunk or hood-release button activities.” in order to steal auto parts or Police have also offered

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the contents of the trunk. • When parking at home, always use your garage if you have one, and lock both your vehicle and your garage. If you don’t have a garage or when parking at work or your local mall, try to park in a well-lit, open place. • If you see something, say something. Call 911 and stay on the line if you see or hear something that seems unusual or suspicious.

Two men arrested

A pair of alleged Surrey crooks is behind bars thanks to the work of the Coquitlam RCMP’s prolific offender team. On Feb. 6, the detachment’s Prolific Target Team (PTT) caught a 51-year-old Surrey man in relation to an alleged stolen vehicle. David Edward Traill is now facing a slew of criminal and motor vehicle charges, including theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon, breach of an under-

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The Social Network prize pack includes tickets to all of the major galas in the TriCities this year, while The Lost Weekend winner will be treated to a golf getaway at Predator Ridge Resort. The My Fair Lady pack will entail female-focused gifts, while The Champ award, a sports-themed package, will be handed out with men in mind. The Love Story award will

include all things romantic, and the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner winner will have dinner brought to them by the divas and Pasta Polo owner Fred Soofi. “We bring everything: we bring the food, we bring the booze and we bring the party to your house,” Dilworth said. The Some Like it Hot award rounds out the list of prize packages, and will be awarded to the best-dressed attendee on the red carpet. The food for Sunday’s event

will come courtesy of both Pasta Polo and White Spot, while the valet parking will be provided by representatives from KidSport. Tickets for Tri-Cities Oscar Night cost $65 each and can be purchased by e-mailing uspollyk@shaw.ca, dianadilworth@shaw.ca, selinarobinson@shaw.ca or ken.woodward@shaw.ca. Tickets are also available through the guest services outlet at Coquitlam Centre mall.

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Friday, February 22, 2013

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Business owner frustrated by bridge delays

moving. “I just don’t understand jdeutsch@thenownews.com why New Westminster thinks they can keep people out of their city,” Dunbar told The While repairs to the Braid NOW, going so far as to sugStreet bridge are expected to gest the city wants to keep the wrap up today, the opening bridge closed to prove a point. of the crossing couldn’t come The single-lane Bailey soon enough for Brigitte bridge that connects United Dunbar. Boulevard in Coquitlam The Coquitlam resident to Braid Street in New operates Driving Miss Daisy Westminster Seniors’ was shut Service, a down on Feb. company that 10. taxis elderly “This is a river According customers crossing that we to The wherever they (Coquitlam and New Record newsneed to go. paper, enginAnd for one Westminster) both eers who of Dunbar’s have to work together inspect the clients, it’s a on.” bridge discovtrip to Royal ered a couple Columbian Richard Stewart of “fairly Hospital three Coquitlam Mayor significant times a week splits” on two for dialysis. of the truss Though members. traffic enterRepairs on the bridge began ing New Westminster near the this week, with both municihospital has never been ideal palities splitting the estimated for Dunbar, the closure of $30,000 tab. the wooden Bailey bridge two But the recent closure of weeks ago has only added to the bridge has reopened an her headache. old debate between the two She said the bridge’s closcities on what to do with the ure has been tough on her crossing in the long term. business. Currently, the bridge sits Dunbar typically takes Lougheed Highway to get into inside New Westminster’s boundaries and is maintained New West, but the increased by that city, but both municitraffic from the bridge closure palities split the cost in half. is adding to her commute to The Bailey bridge was first put the hospital. in place in 1995. She’s frustrated and wants Two years ago TransLink to see a long-term solution and the City of New in place for the Braid crossWestminster rejected a United ing to keep the flow of traffic

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Boulevard extension. New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright told The Record his city has no plans to reopen the debate about the controversial extension. So with a permanent fix for the bridge apparently years away at best, the City of Coquitlam is proposing a short- and mid-term solution. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart said the city has proposed to its counterpart in New Westminster the installation of a second single-lane or two-lane bridge at the location to open up the area to two-way traffic. He estimated the second bridge could cost a couple of million dollars. And if cost is a problem for New Westminster, Stewart said the City of Coquitlam would be willing to pay for and maintain it in lieu of maintaining the current structure. The mayor argued the onelane bridge has never been good enough and he hopes New Westminster will agree. “This is a river crossing that we both have to work on together,” Stewart said. Although New Westminster rejected the United Boulevard extension, that city’s mayor said something needs to be done to address traffic congestion near Braid and Brunette. Wright questioned whether the City of New Westminster could consider closing Braid Street at Brunette Avenue, which would require vehicles to access the industrial area

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Brigitte Dunbar, who runs a business that shuttles seniors to medical and other appointments, including at Royal Columbian Hospital, says a permanent bridge is needed to avoid traffic headaches in the Braid Street area. by going across the border into Coquitlam and using the new King Edward overpass. “Maybe there’s a different method, a way that we can make the changes necessary and not create the same traffic difficulties that are there now,” he said. “I don’t know what that is but we are going to be — we are actually going to be looking at all the new things we can think of.” Wright said he hadn’t talked to any councillors or city staff about the idea of restricting traffic from access-

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Express hockey game offers cultural lessons lends itself towards learning about the word “rubber,” for example. While previous instalments of the classes have focused on the game itself, the most recent lesson plans have also touched on the significance of the anthem being sung before the game, and what a 50/50

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The Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex will play host to a cultural melting pot tonight, as east meets west against a backdrop of quintessential Canadiana. A multicultural celebration centred around the Lunar New Year will take place at tonight’s Coquitlam Express contest, and the event will feature lion dances, Chinese cultural dances, Korean drumming and Hapkido demonstrations. The point of the celebration is two-fold: to help newer Canadians, particularly those from China and Korea, integrate into Canadian society, while giving others an opportunity to immerse themselves in Asian customs. That it’s all happening at a hockey game is no accident, as the event carries on with a partnership developed three years ago between the Express and the immigrant settlement group SUCCESS. “Hockey is almost like a social skill,” said Alice Poon, a settlement officer with SUCCESS. “It is a workplace language and you can start a conversation with other people by

draw is. “The 50/50 draw really comes from North American culture, but it’s not just for hockey: you can do it for community events, fundraising for school activities or at parties. A new immigrant wouldn’t know that.” Poon said. “We focus ourselves on

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From there, the students head to the rink to make a visual connection between the classroom terms and the lessons that play out on the ice. “They need to be coached and they need to be told about what the sport is,” Poon said. “They won’t take the initiative to find out because it is so foreign to them.” Outside of learning the ins and outs of the game, participants also work on practical English skills — a discussion about what a puck is also

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Both parties face budget questions Jeremy Deutsch jdeutsch@thenownews.com With an election just a few months away, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise opposing local MLAs have a different take on the provincial budget. On Tuesday, the finance minister tabled a balanced budget, but the opposition NDP wasted no time in challenging the numbers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The clear message is the Liberal budget is not a balanced budget, it is a deficit budget in hiding,â&#x20AC;? said Port Moody-Coquitlam NDP MLA Joe Trasolini. The MLA has taken issue with some of the projections in the budget, including the selling of provincial assets worth hundreds of millions, and a drop in the annual increase in the healthcare budget from five to six per cent to less than three per cent. Trasolini suggested the government is overestimating revenues and voters wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy it when they head to the polls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a budget that will never see the light of day,â&#x20AC;? he said. But Trasoliniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party

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is facing its own tough questions, particularly what an NDP budget would look like and whether it would run a deficit. He said his party is still analyzing the numbers before releasing its own budget, but noted the NDP believes in a balanced-budget approach over an economic cycle. Some of the details in the provincial budget include a forecast surplus of $197 million for this year, an increase in income taxes on individuals earning more than $150,000, a one-per-cent corporate income tax increase and a $2 tax increase on a carton of cigarettes. Coquitlam-Burke Mountain

adding heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comfortable taking the budget to the people in the upcoming election. Interestingly, both local MLAs agree parts of the budget appear to be right out of the NDP playbook, like the increase in corporate taxes and taxes on high-income earners. Horne suggested the budget has â&#x20AC;&#x153;taken the windâ&#x20AC;? out of the NDPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sails, but Trasolini argued it validates what his party has been touting for the last year.

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Take good care of your ticker I am proud to be able to pursue this work, thanks There are 7,000 people throughout the province in part to the generous Heart and Stroke Foundation who have an inherited risk of fainting or dying suddonors. denly from an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) This February is Heart Month. — often this is only discovered through an event like When a Heart and Stroke Foundation canvasser fainting. arrives at your door, please give generHowever, research indicates that this ously. is just the tip of the iceberg — for every Your support enables me and my felperson identified with inherited arrhythlow researchers to continue vital work mia, four or more family members may that will save lives here in B.C. unknowingly be at risk. To The Editor Show your support for healthy lives, The condition can be managed with free of heart disease and stroke at simple medical intervention, but when www.heartandstroke.ca. left unmonitored, it puts lives in danger. Together, we can make health last. As the recently appointed Sauder Family and Heart and Stroke Foundation chair in cardiology, we Dr. Andrew Krahn are assembling a team of experts to build a network The Sauder Family and Heart and Stroke of clinics to discover those British Columbians at Foundation Chair in Cardiology risk, and provide them with protection. Despite all of our advances in prevention and treatment of heart disease, several thousand people in British Columbia die suddenly every year. I feel this is a key challenge for my team to identify why this happens, who is at risk and how to prevent these tragedies.

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Ottawa seems to hear, see no evil

report from the federal commissioner of the environment last week points out once more the disturbing way Ottawa has failed to address legitimate concerns about B.C.’s pipeline proposals. It’s just the latest in a series of lessthan-reassuring developments. Last month, Kinder Morgan announced that despite one set of figures used in public consultations last year, the company actually wants to ship a lot more oil — meaning more or bigger tankers in Burrard Inlet — or both. This week, federal commissioner Scott Vaughan informs us federal regulators are ill-prepared to address any kind of catastrophic oil spill. In apparent confirmation of what activists have said, Vaughan points out in his report that rules and resources in place to deal with any major oil spill are wholly inadequate. Among his findings: there is no formal process for updating an assessment of risks, no recognition of a huge anticipated increase in west coast tanker traffic and not enough money to handle the costs of cleaning up spills. Any costs not covered would inevitably fall to the public purse. Proponents of the projects, of course, don’t expect to see any oil spills. But that is the nature of disaster preparation — spending money and effort to deal with something we don’t expect to happen. We don’t expect ships to sink either, but we still have federally mandated safety standards and lifeboats meant to carry all passengers on board — not just some of them. Ottawa’s insistence on seeing no evil when it comes to environmental risk should make us all very nervous.

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Next stop: becoming the coolest of the cool one else is doing. Just because they wear expensive So you want to be cool, eh? If you follow my simbrands or listen to a certain band, doesn’t mean you ple directions, then you will definitely be… have to too. Well you’ll be several minutes older that’s for Doing that would be like saying you want to be an sure. This four-step plan will not help you become artist but all you do is copy everyone else’s artwork. the sunglasses wearing, motorcycle driving, smooth That’s dumb and also plagiarism. talking “cool” guy and it won’t magically turn you Don’t do that, be original. If they coincidentinto the most popular person in school either. ally wear the same clothes or like your So if that’s what you’re looking for favourite singer, then good for them then stop reading this right now. (because then they’d have something Or keep reading. in common with you, the coolest kid in I’m not there to stop you. school.) But if you still want to be my Step 2: Stop thinking so much. definition of a “cool kid” then you may I mean, keep using your brain for acacontinue. demics but don’t think about the negaWhat is my definition of a cool kid? I tive and instead focus on the positive. guess you’ll have to keep reading to find My Generation If you think too much then your brain out. will explode, that’s a scientific fact. I’m Note: If you want to be cool in the Jonah Park not telling you to block out every single sense of temperature, I suggest some negative thing anyone ever says to you, nice shorts or a portable fan, but that’s that’s also unhealthy, but instead filter the thoughts. not what this is about. If someone calls you ugly, then ignore it. Who Alright, step one is to completely forget everycares? Not you, the coolest kid. thing you know about anybody at your school that If someone calls you fat, ignore them too. Again, you consider to be cool. who cares? By the way, do you know that one really cool girl But if someone who cares about you tells you that that ... no, you don’t. you should start watching what you eat, then that’s a Forget them all. Create a clean slate to build your different story. Be aware of who is insulting you and own coolness off. Don’t try and copy what every-

who is trying to help. Constructive criticism is always good until it gets a bit more criticizing than constructive. Also, if you find yourself hanging around a lot of these critics then get away from them. They are probably just jealous of how cool you are. Step 3: Really, stop thinking so much. To quote the wonderful Ellen Degeneres, “It’s amazing how much time that we put thought into thinking about what other people are thinking about us, when everybody else is just thinking about what we’re thinking about them.” Basically, if you’re trying to be cool for someone else, then you’re doing it all wrong. Be cool for you. If you’re cool with yourself, then you’re really the coolest you can truly be. If you’ve followed these steps correctly, then congratulations! You’re now the coolest kid in school! Go get a piece of paper and make yourself a diploma or certificate or something and I will sign you off with the cool kid handshake. High five this newspaper right now. Oh right, Step 4: Don’t be a jerk. Be a nice happy person. Nobody likes a meanie. Jonah Park is a Grade 12 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary.

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Letters

Keep an eye on the public purse

On Sunday, Feb. 17, Joe Trasolini was acclaimed the NDP candidate for Port MoodyCoquitlam for the upcoming provincial election. I am relieved that we will have an intelligent, hard working MLA to critique the budget introduced by the current government, reveal its serious flaws, and hopefully convince the Liberals to make changes prior to adoption. I am very concerned that the province intends to sell off assets to balance the budget. It is short-sighted and will inevitably lead to future deficits and create a drain on our social fabric. Public facilities and lands are essential for growing communities. We cannot turf them for short term gain, especially when British Columbia continues to grow. Public land allows us to provide the recreational and social facilities that promote healthy communities. The current government’s approach is similar to the farmer overspending on an unnecessary glass roof for the hay barn and then selling off the back forty to pay off debts, leaving his children without an inheritance to maintain the family farm. British Columbians should speak out against this faulty

method of budget balancing. Yvonne Harris Port Moody

Fare gates ensure transit consistency Most people who oppose the upcoming SkyTrain fare gates seem to have not realized that part of the reason that TransLink and the Ministry of Transportation want to introduce faregates is so that integration with the upcoming Compass transit fare card can be To The achieved. The Compass Card and the data it obtains from its ability to track the beginning and end points of all transit trips will spawn huge improvements region-wide in transit service optimization and cost-efficiency, and these are what is going to offset the capital and annual costs of the fare gates. Without the fare gates, there would be no way to figure out what trips occur on SkyTrain and no way to optimize based on those trips. That would be counter-productive, as SkyTrain is a part of so many transit trips in the region. The Compass Card concept is the same concept that has already been introduced on the transit system in Montreal, and is used worldwide in transit systems.

For example: in Tokyo, Japan, a single money-containing fare card will grant you access to not just the local metro, JR commuter rail and local bus lines, but also vending machines if you want a snack or a drink or whatever of the many unique items dispensed through vending machines in Japan. Once the Compass Card becomes a part of our transit system, everyone’s going to have a better experience on transit here in Metro Vancouver.

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What’s there to hide?

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revealed their plans this early on when they were in opposition during the 1990s. Well, I almost bought that argument from Mr. Dix until I checked the facts. Not surprisingly, the facts don’t line up with Mr. Dix’s claim. In 1996, for instance, the B.C. Liberals released their platform three months before the election; and that was at a time when B.C. did not have a fixed election date as we do now. And in 2000, the B.C. Liberals released their platform more than a year before the election. These were documents that voters could read and study, evaluate and compare. How sad it is, then, that B.C. voters still have absolutely nothing solid from Mr. Dix this close to the election. His platform and plans remain a mystery. Fred Reemeyer Coquitlam

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Kali Barry and John Hansen hang a mosaic piece on the wall inside the Gathering Place in Leigh Square as part of the Art Focus Artists’ Association’s Centenary Mosaic show that will open on Feb. 23 and run through March 25. Lisa King/NOW

Arts Focus kicks off centenary display

An opening reception for the project is embers of the Art Focus Artists’ scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23, from 2 to 4 Association will highlight their parp.m. at the Gathering Place, and the show will ticipation in centennial celebrations in be on display until March 25. PoCo starting this weekend, as they unveil a mosaic spanning multiple members and generations. Tri-Cities talent PoCo Personal and featured View a photo Inspirational: A Centenary The Burnaby-based Douglas gallery of the Mosaic, includes two large pictures of Port Coquitlam’s flower, Centenary Mosaic Ballet Academy, which draws students from across the Trithe azalea, painted by more with Cities, begins its two-day run than 30 artists who each took of Cinderella at the Terry Fox care of one square foot of canvas Theatre tonight (Friday). space. Each square is a composition The show is meant, in part, to in and of itself, but will become a highlight the academy’s 20th annipart of the whole picture comprised versary while also showcasing of 20 squares when mounted or at our website: the talent within its ranks. together. PoCo dancer Natasha Barrow “Mural Mosaic is a process thecoquitlamnow is cast as Cinderella’s stepinvented by Canadian artist mother in the production, and is joined by Lewis Lavoie, which takes individual paintings other Tri-Cities natives, Kristina and Sarah by different artists and places them in a speBadley, Julianna Douglas and Tessa Browning. cific order to create one large unified image,” Three shows are slated: Friday at 7:30 p.m, Art Focus member Lindsay Watson said in an and Saturday at both 2 and 7:30 p.m. e-mail to The NOW. Tickets can be purchased at the door before “A master image is chosen, which is then the performances, or in advance by calling the divided into a numbered grid. academy at 604-420-0204. Each artist is assigned a numbered section, given basic colour guidelines and simple shapes, but is free to create as they wish, as Children’s gallery unveiled long as their work fits within the theme of the It’s time for the kids to shine. mural.” The inaugural exhibition being housed in

the Port Moody Arts Centre’s new children’s gallery will be rolled out on Saturday, Feb. 23. The first showing features works from Grade 5 students at Aspenwood Elementary, who were guided through the artistic process by Shari Pratt, an artist in residence at the centre. The new exhibit focuses on John portraiture, and the participating students learned the ins and outs of that art through a series of workshops with Pratt, who specializes in mixed-media, figurative acrylic paintings. Above and beyond this weekend’s debut, the children’s gallery will host three other exhibits on a yearly basis. The format will be similar to that of the current exhibit, in that students will attend a series of workshops before presenting their work to the public. The opening of the children’s gallery is slated for 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the arts centre.

The 130-member choir sings six-part harmonies and includes men and women of all ages, ethnicities and religions. After 14 years of music, the group has made bold steps into revitalizing its sound, incorporating the sounds of Hawaiian, Calypso, Reggae soul, R&B and jazz with traditional gospel style. Kurucz Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students. Kids under 12 get in for free.

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Terry Fox Theatre gets soul

With just a few days left in February, there may be no better way to mark the end of Black History Month than a concert with soul. This Sunday (Feb. 24) from 2 to 4 p.m., Terry Fox Theatre will be abuzz with a performance by the VOC Soul Gospel Choir.

Gift shop seeks artists

The Blackberry Gift Shop in Port Moody is looking for local artists who want to display or sell their pieces of art. This artist-run co-operative society is provides shelf space and wall space for original work. The shop also offers monthly featured artist displays, display space in other local venues and an opportunity to work with and learn from fellow co-op members. Staffing the shop is a mandatory part of membership, as well as assisting with the administration and marketing of the co-op. More information can be found on the organization’s blog at blackberryartists.blogspot.ca or the web site www.blackberrygiftshop. ca. The Blackberry Gift Shop is located at 2425 St. Johns St.

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HILARIOUS ROCKIN’ Incoherence rules in this film AADVENTURE... Side Effects

Starring: Rooney Mara, Jude Law, Catherine ZetaJones, Channing Tatum Directed by: Steven Soderbergh Running time: 106 minutes

Side Effects is the first film where I have suddenly swung my arms out hitting a friend seated next to me because of a surprise plot twist. If Alfred Hitchcock were alive, it would be this kind of film he would be making, only a lot better. Similar to Psycho, the first act leads you astray with red herrings, and the second and third act twist and turn before finally pulling the rug from underneath your feet. Frankly, by the end I was a little nauseated by all the changes in direction. It reminded me of being a passenger in a car driven by my mother. Like my mother’s driving the twists do come with a price — in the end the viewer feels as though the whole thing has become a little bit ridiculous. And in a film solely driven by its narrative it is essential that the plot remains coherent.

from prison. Alas, incoherence rules! “And now for something The audience at numerous points in the film finds it hard completely different.” Surprisingly, I didn’t mind to believe that the actions on the film’s decision to take a the screen would happen in 180-degree turn to become real life. The detective work a Hitchcockian thriller. This of the psychiatrist (Jude Law) section focuses comes to conon Emily’s psychclusions that to iatrist’s (Jude him are facile to Law’s) search for find but are a big the cause of why stretch for the the drugs are havaudience. And, of ing such harsh course, the release side effects on from the psychiEmily, after a traatric ward so early Cinephilia gic incident. On seems to border many occasions on fantasy rather Joshua Cabrita he visits her prethan the reality vious psychiatrist that the film is (Catherine Zeta-Jones) to see attempting to portray (pardon if her past behaviour will give my vague statements — in any indication of what her order to discuss the film’s future behaviour might be. incoherence I would first If there’s anything I know need to spoil many shocking about Steven Soderbergh’s twists). past behaviour, it’s that I The realism that the film could predict that his new strives for is to depict the film Side Effects would not consequences of our society’s be the greatest of movies. dependence on drugs. This With a filmography featurportion of the film centres ing the remake of Solaris, on Emily (Rooney Mara), The Informant, Contagion the depressed wife of Martin and Haywire, Soderbergh has (Channing Tatum) who has been making movies I detest been imprisoned for four for a very long time. He has years. As Martin is released, announced that Side Effects Emily struggles to get by; she will be his final film before takes numerous drugs for her depression. It is possibly these retirement. I can’t say I’m really sad to see him go. drugs that lead to her numerI must admit that at times ous failed suicide attempts the tension of Soderbergh’s after the release of Martin

film had me by the throat. Sadly, by the end it decided to slit it open and I’m not very pleased.

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orientalis flowers are in their n March, milder temperfull glory but later, when atures encourage gardentemperatures rise, it’s best to ers to plan new beginnings. It’s time to begin weed- keep a watch on their pretty three-pointed seed heads and ing and cleaning up garden cut them back before they dry beds and checking out garden centres for ideas on filling any out and dump masses of seed. Hellebore seedlings are deepgaps left by fall cleanup and rooted and hard winter storms. to pull out. People with When snowcontainers in drops cease shady places still flowering, they have time to start can be divided begonia tubers. and started in These are a multinew places. year investment Anyone with a because they Branching Out special variety of can be lifted and snowdrop who stored every fall Anne Marrison wants progeny and sprouted each with the same spring for several characteristics should remove years — and every year the its seed heads and rely on the tubers get bigger and produce natural splitting of the bulbs. more and more flowers. That’s because snowdrops Leaving seed heads in garare totally promiscuous. dens over winter to feed birds Gardeners with enquiring can also be an investment in new plants when the seeds the minds will find large groups of diverse snowdrops can birds miss sprout in spring produce fascinatingly different or summer. This includes babies. alyssum, calendulas, lunaria, In the food garden, the timpoppies, lupins, columbines, ing of planting vegetable seeds Nigella and many others. outside depends very much It’s well worth watching on any garden’s location, soil out for these as you weed. and microclimate because Usually it’s best to keep some seed sprouting is triggered by seedlings and remove others temperature. because a thick mat of even The sea tends to stabilthe most valued varieties ize temperatures in coastal results in weak plants and gardens, which means these small flowers. gardeners can plant several During March, Hellebore

ley, Swiss chard, peas and potatoes can be sown in most places — and earlier in milder areas. But if you’re not sure when to plant, later plantings get you into less trouble because if cold makes early planted seeds slow in germinating, they can’t protect themselves. Voles love to eat pea seed, for instance. Gardeners with a sheltered place to raise tomatoes and peppers could start them around the beginning of March. But it’s easy to end up with huge plants that are difficult to keep inside but can’t yet be put outside. It’s the same story with squash and zucchini. April is

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Snowdrops can be divided, after they finish flowering, and started in new places. weeks earlier than people living further inland. South slopes, sandy soil and excellent drainage all help soil to warm up fast in spring. Gardens close to the south side of homes are also warm and sheltered. But northfacing hillsides and moist clay soil are chillier locations that need later seed planting even when the gardener uses raised beds. By the end of March, pars-

a reasonable time for starting inside. Some gardeners prefer mid-May for outside planting where, provided you give them slug protection, squash and zucchini grow without check. Throughout the garden, the best guarantee of a relaxing summer is to pull weeds while they’re still small. Mulching is also a huge help, although some gardeners avoid mulching places where treasured plants might have dropped seed.

• Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to amarrison@ shaw.ca.

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All prices and payments are net of all incentives and are plus taxes, levies and $495 documentation. Vehicles are not exactly as illustrated. Bi-weekly payments based on 96 mo. term, 5.98% APR, $2000 down. ‘13 Sierra 1500 Crew, TP $32,111, ‘12 Cruze TP $17,056, ‘12 Sonic, TP $15,601. Payment for ‘13 Trax, 84 mo. term, 2.99% APR, $3300 down, TP $21,864, Lease is 48 mo. term, 2.9% APR, $3300 down, TP $13,428. Payment for ‘13 Sierra & Silverado Ext, 84 mo. term, 0.99% APR, $3,000 down, TP $25,568, Lease is 36 mo. term, 2.9% APR, $3000 down, TP $16,644. Payment for ‘13 Equinox, 84 mo. term, 0.99% APR, $3300 down, TP $29,508, Lease is 48 mo. term, 0.9% APR, $3300 down, TP $17,172. Payment for ‘13 Spark, 84 mo. term, 4.99% APR, $3000 down, TP $14,830, Lease is 48 mo. term, 7.72% APR, $3000 down, TP $9672. Financing on approved credit.

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and the steering has been recalibrated too. hy do we like rear-wheel-drive cars? Response is about the same as with the previDriving enthusiasts might say it’s ous generation, but you do notice some addibecause of their inherent balance. The tional feedback and a little more connectivity front wheels of front-drive cars are taxed with overall. There’s enough torque to push the rear added responsibility to both accelerate and out a bit with timely throttle inputs, and as steer the vehicle, while all-wheel-drive can add weight and mechanical complexity. On a philo- before, R-Spec models get front strut camber adjustment bolts. sophical level, there’s just something more pure and true to form in a rear-drive vehicle. But unfortunately, numerous factors favour Environment the more common front-wheel-drive cars so On the street, this regenerated Genesis the rear-wheel-drive cars are rarer than ever. Coupe offers enough entertainment to make Luckily for us, several manuit one of the most fun-to-drive facturers have recently prevailed cars in this price range. The reaagainst the odds to provide us with sonably spacious cabin rides on some genuine rear-drive sports a comparatively long wheelbase, cars, with starting prices around which is conducive to a supple the $25,000 mark. The Hyundai ride. The rear seats are still too Genesis Coupe is one of those cars. small for adults but the rear boasts The updated 2013 model flaunts a a relatively large cargo room. fresh new look, a ton more power, What about the car’s sound? This Autos in Review is and it still has a very attractive a sports car, and Hyundai has price tag. tuned the exhaust so that you get David Chao While the Genesis Coupe has the growl you want but not much done plenty to increase the perdrone at highway speeds. With downshifts, you formance image of the Hyundai brand, it’s notice a nice “burble” when you match revs. positioned in the middle of the sports coupe Overall, regardless of which model of segment. It doesn’t offer the retro styling and Genesis Coupe you drive, it’s a nice place tradition of “pony” cars like the Camaro or to spend time in and out of, on the city or Mustang, nor does it possess the lightweight highway. The layout is clear and everything is fun factor from new arrivals such as the within reach. Scion FR-S or Subaru BRZ. So what does the New for this year, and standard on all trim Hyundai Genesis Coupe offer that other cars levels, is a centre stack multi-gauge cluster don’t? In one word, value. that houses three analog dials. They give readouts of instantaneous litres-per-100km, torque Performance level (3.8 models) or boost pressure (2.0T models) and oil temperature. For 2013, the 3.8-litre V6 has been updated With the 2013 Genesis Coupe, Hyundai with direct injection, providing 42 more horselooked at what was available in this market power, for a total of 348-hp, and 29 more footsegment, made improvements where necespounds of torque, to 295 ft-lbs. The 2.0-litre sary, listened to their customers, and delivered four cylinder receives a new twin-scroll turboa product that should be more than competicharger and a larger, more thermally efficient tive. intercooler. The result of this colder and denser air is a 30-per-cent increase in horsepower and a 23-per-cent increase in torque for a total Features of 274-hp and 275 ft-lbs of torque. With all of the great updates for 2013, the Off the line, you can easily feel the additional base Genesis Coupe 2.0T starts at $26,499 and torque but there’s still plenty of grip for a good the 3.8 GT model begins at $36,999. launch. The new V6 will comfortably propel Standard equipment includes ABS with the Genesis Coupe from zero to 100km/h in EBD, ESC with TCS, keyless entry with alarm, the lower five second range on its way to an Bluetooth with steering wheel controls and impressive 240km/h electronically limited top automatic climate control. speed. The standard six-speed transmission had Additional features, available as options or to be tweaked to provide more feel and, indeed, on higher trims, include push-button start, it is very precise. A new eight-speed automatic touch-screen navigation system, heated front is available to those who prefer to just enjoy seats, power driver seat, Brembo brake package the car without worrying about shifting. and a Torsen limited slip-differential. The brakes certainly live up to the sporty Fuel efficiency numbers for the 2.0T manual style of the Genesis Coupe, as it boasts a short are 10.0L/100km city, 6.6L/100km highway, for stopping distance. Through the corners, it 8.5L/100km combined. Ratings for the 3.8 GT feels well balanced with a front end that stays are 11.0L/100km city, 7.3L/100km highway, planted at all times. There are new dampers and 9.6L/100km combined.

The rear-wheeldrive Hyundai Genesis Coupe starts at $26,499. Submitted photo

Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project Start of Construction - February 2013

Construction of the Evergreen Line will begin in west Port Moody to build a tunnel entrance for the tunnel boring machine (TBM). The TBM will be used to construct the two-kilometre tunnel starting from the Port Moody side and emerging north of Como Lake Avenue at Clarke Road in Coquitlam. Bored tunnel construction means there is no disruption to residents, businesses and traffic on the surface above. Work will begin in late February at the following locations: r r r r

Traffic pattern changes on Barnet Highway at View Street. The current number of lanes in both directions on Barnet Highway will be maintained to minimize traffic impacts Construction of a staging area to the east of Barnet Highway at Vintner Avenue Traffic pattern changes along View Street and Clarke Road, west of Barnet Highway Changes to the intersection at Charles Street and Clarke Road

Construction Bulletins and Traffic Alerts can be found on the Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project’s website at www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca. The Evergreen Line will be in service in the summer of 2016. A traffic information line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 604 927-2080. For more information, visit the Evergreen Line Project Office at 2900 Barnet Highway in Coquitlam weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or contact us: Telephone: 604 927-4452 | E-mail: info@evergreenline.gov.bc.ca www.facebook.com/evergreenline | Twitter: @TranBC

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concentrated flavours and a creamy long finish t is not too often you can trace the lineage due to lees (fermentation) contact add this of an Okanagan winery to the late 1800s. creamy mouth feel. However, Sperling Vineyards can trace The Riesling Old Vines 2010 is a hedonistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s its history back to that time, when Giovanni dream, wafting aromas of floral, petrol and Casorzo emigrated from Italy and was concitrus with tell-tale signs of slate and mineral. vinced by the founder of B.C. wines, Father Off-dry balancing the crisp acidity perfectly, Pandosy, to try his hand at agriculture in the this long-finish wine is an outstanding example Okanagan Valley. of a well-crafted wine. The farm flourished and by 1925, the first An absolute must white for this vineyards were planted. The grapes summer is the Market White 2011. were mainly sold off to other winPriced around $15, this blend of 60 eries but in 2008 Ann Sperling, per cent Bacchus and 40 per cent a direct descendant of Giovanni, Pinot Blanc is an off-dry delight founded Sperling Vineyards. She featuring apple, pear, peach and was lucky to inherit vineyards that floral scents. Easy drinking and contain 45-year-old Foch vines super refreshing, the wine club and 35-year-old Reisling vines that bought cases and cases of this wine produce outstanding fruit. She also Wine Sense it was so good. added Pinot Noir and Chardonnay The ancient Foch vines found at vines in 2008. John Gerum the Sperling Vineyards produced Ann Sperling has more than 20 an outstanding 2009 Foch. This years experience in winemaking little-known grape can make an excellent wine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or wine growing, as she likes to describe it if it is ripened properly. Black fruit, cassis and â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in Ontario and British Columbia. She has wisps of smoke dominate this wine. Some spice a passion for organic and biodynamic grape emerges on the finish due to this wine being growing and is totally focused on the vineyard oaked in new French and American oak. as the source of top quality wines. Her 1992 I believe we are all in good hands with wine Merlot won a medal in every competition the makers like Ann Sperling; her knowledge and wine was entered in, including gold medals. care for crafting these Earth-friendly wines is A talented wine maker, she won the 2004 impressive. It takes a lot of hard work to grow Winemaker of the Year Award for Ontario. organic and biodynamic vines, but the payoff I recently had the honour of having Ann is that we will all enjoy wines from these vinedrop by our wine club to discuss and taste the yards for as long as we show stewardship and latest releases from Sperling. care for our planet. Here are some tasting notes from that meeting: â&#x20AC;˘ John Gerum is a wine instructor, The Sterling Pinot Gris 2011 is crafted writer and consultant with West Coast Wine from old vines. Due to crop thinning to 1.75 Education. For information on wine tastings, tons per acre, this wine shows intense apple workshops, classes and clubs, visit www. and orchard fruit along with hints of mineralwcwed.com. ity, honey and citrus notes. On the palate,

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REAL ESTATE TRI-CITIES PROTECTING YOUR HARDWOOD FLOORS Roughly half of all homes have hardwood flooring, and industry professionals suspect more and more homeowners are looking to hardwood flooring for their homes.

When surveyed, 90 per cent of real estate agents have said that hardwood flooring is a desirable feature in a home. Those agents also say a property with hardwood flooring sells faster than one with carpeting or another flooring option.

With hardwood flooring so prevalent in homes, protecting those beautiful wood floors is a major priority for homeowners. Caring for hardwood floors only takes some common

sense precautions and minimal maintenance. Today’s hardwood floors are often produced with durable sealants that protect the wood underneath or are comprised of composite or reclaimed wood products. But that doesn’t mean precautions should be taken to further protect against potential damage to the flooring. ◗ Place area rugs or mats at the doorways entering the home. This way sand, dirt and other debris can be wiped off at the entryway and not carried onto the wood flooring where it can cause abrasions over time. ◗ Pay careful attention to which types of shoes are worn on the

floors. High heels or cleats can damage the wood. Removing shoes prior to walking on the floor is a safer bet. ◗ Choose the right type of cleaner for the floor. Do not assume just because a particular cleaner is adequate for wood cabinetry or furniture that it is also fine for wood flooring. Check the label. ◗ Use area rugs and carpet runners on areas of the floor that tend to be high-traffic areas. This will prevent these areas from being worn down unevenly from other areas of the floor. ◗ Do not allow water or other liquids to stand on the floor for a long duration. This can cause

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degradation of the wood and staining. ◗ Use felt or plastic protectors on the“feet”of dining room chairs or other furniture to prevent

against scuffing or scratches. Wood flooring can be an expensive addition to any home, but one that is sought after for its esthetic appeal. To ensure a

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SUCCESS and the Coquitlam Express host Multicultural Hockey Night, at 6:30 p.m. at the Coquitlam Sports Centre, 633 Poirier St. Prior to the Express junior A hockey game, celebrate the Chinese and Korean New Year with a lion dance, Chinese cultural dance, Korean drum and Hapkido demonstration. Discount tickets for the event and hockey game are $7 or $20 for a family pack of four, with children six and under getting in for free. Purchase tickets at SUCCESS service centres on North Road and Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. Information: alice.poon@success.bc.ca.

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Centennial Secondary music department hosts a bottle drive, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the school parking lot, 570 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Funds raised will go towards the music department. Info: 604782-8950. Kiddies Korner Preschool is hosting its annual open house, from 10 a.m. to noon, at 2211 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam. Everyone is invited to bring their preschool-aged children to experience what a day at this parent participation preschool is like. Info: www.kkp.ca. Metro Vancouver hosts a Belcarra Winter Family Walk, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Belcarra Regional Park. Take in the beautiful scenery around Sasamat Lake in an easy walk with some stair climbing involved. Meet at the White Pine Beach washrooms. Info: www.metrovancouver.org. Heritage Woods Music Society hosts its first annual adults-only fundraising dance, from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., at Heritage Woods Secondary, 1300 David Ave., Port Moody. Enjoy the big band sounds of the Bruce James Orchestra, hors d’oeuvres from the Saint Street Grill and a selection of beverages from the cash bar. There will also be a silent auction. Tickets are $30 each, and available through the school (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Info: 604469-9604.

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Metro Vancouver hosts Heritage Sunday, a free family event, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam. Join a park interpreter to explore Minnekhada Lodge, the favourite country and hunting retreat of two of B.C.’s former lieutenant-governors. Participate in a scavenger hunt to earn a sweet treat. Children can make an old-fashioned craft to take home. Meet members of the Minnekhada Park Association to learn about their activities. Parking is available near the lodge off Oliver Road. Port Moody Heritage Society hosts a heritage house tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning at the Port Moody Station Museum, 2734 Murray St. Venture through 10 heritage homes in the neighbourhood in these self-guided tours of turn-of-the-20th-century Port Moody. Tickets are $30, including HST, and can be ordered online at www.portmoodymuseum.org. Info: 604939-1648.

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Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary celebrates its 37th anniversary. Join members for cake and coffee in the lobby of the hospital between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and learn more about volunteering with this organization. United Way and Dogwood Pavilion host two Tri-Cities senior caregivers’ support information sessions, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Maillardville Community Centre, 1200 Cartier Ave. in Coquitlam, and 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt. in Coquitlam. These sessions are for all family caregivers who have concerns or questions. Register by calling Karen at 778-789-1496. Friends of Mundy Park Heritage Society is holding its AGM at 7 p.m. at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, 575 Poirier St., in the Nancy Bennett Room. Topics include funds for trail improvements, science projects and bursaries at Dr. Charles Best Secondary, and the annual

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Christmas tree-chipping fundraiser. Members of the public are invited. Info: 604-417-0912. Optimum Family Chiropractic hosts a vaccine information night, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 7-121 Brew St. in Port Moody’s Suter Brook Village. Call Shannon at the Optimum office at 778-3553533 to register.

to Canada and B.C. of the pipeline? What are the drawbacks? Everyone is welcome. Experience is not required, admission is free, and there is no need to register. Info: 778782-5215 or www.philosopherscafe.net. Terry Fox Library hosts a meeting of the Coffee Mug Club book club, from 7 to 8 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Members are reading SHARE Family & Can You Hear the Nightbird Community Services Society Call? by Anita Rau Badami. hosts a free drug and alcohol New members are information seswelcome. Info: sion, from 7 to 604-927-7999. 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Tri-City Clarke St. in Port Centennial Stamp events@thenownews.com Moody (second Club hosts a floor). This ser“stamp game.” ies, which runs Visitors are welWednesdays through March 27, is for people come to participate. A swap and shop will take place at 7 p.m., who have an alcohol or drug with the game starting at 8 problem, those concerned p.m. and featuring prizes. The about their use, or those conclub meets in the McGee Room cerned about someone else’s of the Poirier Community use. The format consists of a Centre, 630 Poirier St., video, brief presentation and Coquitlam. Info: 604-941-9306 open discussion. The Feb. 27 or www.stampclub.ca. topic is “trauma: how substance misuse often occurs ONGOING with people who have experiAl-Anon meets Mondays enced childhood abuse and how at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 8 these experiences may cause p.m. and Saturdays at noon relapses or continued misuse.” at Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam Public Library 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam, hosts a philosophers’ café on as well as Wednesdays at 8 p.m. the Northern Gateway Pipeline, at St. Andrew’s United Church, with moderator Shahin 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Dashtgard, associate profesInfo: 604-688-1716 or 604-461sor of earth sciences at SFU, 6991. in Room 3 of the City Centre Alzheimer Society of B.C. branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, at hosts caregiver support groups. 7 p.m. What are the benefits A Coquitlam group meets the

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last Wednesday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m.; a PoCo group meets the second Thursday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m.; and a Chinese-speaking group meets the first Thursday of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m. Info: 604-298-0711. Art Focus Artists Association meets on Wednesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Outlet in Leigh Square, 2253 Leigh Sq., Port Coquitlam. Artists from the Tri-Cities and beyond of all experience levels and interests gather to support each other and display their work. Demonstrations by professional artists are free to the public on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Info: 604-942-0537. Baker’s Corner Preschool is a parent participation school with classes for three- and four-year-olds inside Baker Drive Elementary, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Registrations accepted on an ongoing basis. Info: 604-461-5848 or www. bakerscornerpreschool.com. Barnet Sailing Co-operative welcomes new members, be they land-lubbers or old salts. Members sail the waters of Burrard Inlet, Desolation Sound, the Gulf Islands, Howe Sound and the Strait of Georgia. Info: Scott at 604-2554590 or www.barnetsailing. bc.ca. Burquitlam Community Association meets the first Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Banting Middle School, 820 Banting St.,

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Coquitlam. Cameron Centre hosts free drop-in English conversation classes for intermediate to advanced level speakers, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby (near Lougheed Mall). Info: Sarah at 604-6309236. Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 meet the first Wednesday of each month in the Centennial Room of Dogwood Pavilion. Membership is $10 per year. Membership info: 604-9390303. The group also holds a social bingo in the Mike Butler Room of Dogwood Pavilion each Friday at 1 p.m. The cost is five cents per card per game, and pots range from $5 to $25. New players welcome. Bingo info: 604-937-7537. Circle of Friends, a singles social group for people 50 and older who are looking to meet new friends and participate in fun activities like dining, dancing, hiking and theatre, meets at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of each month at the PoCo Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. Info: Nina at 604-941-9032. Como Lake Quilters meet Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Como Lake United Church. The informal group meets to work on individual projects and share talents. Visitors and prospective members welcome. Info: Joy at 604-466-9992 or Jo-Ann at 604-941-4869.

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Way, Port Moody. Sales of beverages and baked goods raise funds for the purchase of hospital equipment and patient comfort items. Connexus BNI meets regularly in Coquitlam, Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop and has openings for new members. Info: 778needs volunteers for its new location, opening 242-0957. soon in PoCo at 2811B Shaughnessy St. Help Coquitlam Area Gogos meet monthly to find raise funds for the purchase of equipment and ways to help African grandmothers raising chilpatient comfort items at the hospital. There are dren orphaned by AIDS. You do not need to be a openings for all shift positions (cashier, customer grandmother to join. Info: 778-216-0499. assistant, sorting clerk and pricing Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club clerk). Shift hours are Tuesdays is looking for new members to take through Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. part at the lanes behind Dogwood to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4:30 p.m., and Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Information: Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 Ann at 604-939-8976. events@thenownews.com p.m. Training provided. Info: 604Coquitlam Public Library hosts 939-9594. Storytime for Babies on Fridays, Family Resource Centre offers from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the City after-school multisensory group math and Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way. Parents, literacy tutoring. Various times and days are caregivers and babies (under two years old) are available, and registration is ongoing. Fees start invited for songs, rhymes and stories. Info: 604at $20 per hour. For registration and program 554-7334 or www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca. details, contact frcdistrict43@gmail.com. The Council of Senior Citizens Organizations centre is located at Minnekhada Middle School. is an advocacy group devoted to improving the Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at 1 quality of life for all seniors. Info: Ernie Bayer at p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the 604-576-9734 or ecbayer@shaw.ca. Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walk575 Poirier St. Information: Julie Park at 604ing group for the bereaved, Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The group meets at the Port Moody 936-6027. Focus Volleyball Club is looking for boys Social Recreation Centre. Hospice volunteers will and girls born from 1995 to 2000 to join for the be present on the free walk through Rocky Point upcoming indoor volleyball season. Focus is Park or Orchard Beach. Newcomers can register based in the Tri-Cities and Burnaby and offers by calling Castine Breckwoldt at 604-949-2274. competitive, fun learning environment. Tryouts Debtors Anonymous meets regularly to offer are ongoing. Info: www.focusvolleyball.com. hope and recovery to debtors, compulsive spenders and underearners. Info: 604-878-3328 or www.debtorsanonymous.org. Developmental Disabilities Association offers Bulletin Board free pickup of gently used houseware items, THE NOW publishes Bulletin Board notices including dishes, toys and books. Cloth items can be dropped off in bins. Furniture, dishes and 10 days prior to events and meetings. To clothes are accepted at donation stations. Info: submit, include the name of the group, 604-273-4332. type of event as well as the location, date Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary hosts a coffee and time and contact information. E-mail program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays in to events@thenownews.com. ■ the main lobby of the hospital, 475 Guildford  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 32.

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SFU basketball’s double danger on the court Raincock-Ekunwe will likely go down as one of the all-time SFU greats Tom Berridge sports@thenownews.com

ayo Raincock-Ekunwe started her university career at Simon Fraser with an all-rookie nomination and a CIS national championship title. Now a senior, the 6-2 former Toronto forward wants to bookend her career with the best the NCAA Division II can offer. “To go to the national championships, it would show the SFU program is one of the top programs in the nation. It would be huge,” said Raincock-Ekunwe, who currently leads the Great Northwest Athletic Conference in field goal percentage and rebounds per game. That opportunity will come later when March Madness takes centre court in the conference playdowns. But before that, Raincock-Ekunwe and fellow fourth-year teammates Carla Wyman and Kristina Collins will be honoured at Seniors’ Night at the West Gym on Saturday night. While some outgoing seniors find playing their last home game a sad affair, Raincock-Ekunwe said she plans to focus on the conference game ahead of her. “We’ve never beaten Northwest Nazarene in three seasons. It’s a good opportunity,” she said. The game will also be a further opportunity for RaincockEkunwe to leave an even larger legacy as one of the all-time great players to play on Burnaby Mountain. Last week, Raincock-Ekunwe moved into elite company in NCAA Div. II, registering her 55th double-double in the Great Northwest conference. Although unofficial because of the Clan’s then-provisional status, Raincock-Ekunwe’s career numbers are currently fifthbest all-time. She set a new conference record for double-doubles in her first year in the NCAA and broke her own mark the following year with 24 doubles, earning a second consecutive first team all-star nod. This season, she broke the conference record with her 49th double, scoring 11 points and grabbing 15 rebounds against Alaska Anchorage on Jan. 5. Earlier in the season, she also set the conference single-game rebound record with 24 boards. Her 941 career rebounds to date is fourth best in the conference all-time. Raincock-Ekunwe also has top-10 all-time numbers in total field goals, blocked shots and offensive rebounds. “Rebounding has been my game,” said Raincock-Ekunwe. “I just try to go to the boards every game and get as many as I can.” The two-time Basketball B.C. outstanding university player of the year says she never expected to reach the heights she has. “In my first year, I didn’t think I would be that good. I got beaten up in practice pretty good,” she said. But SFU head coach Bruce Langford says, “she didn’t have a choice.” With three outgoing seniors graduating following the Canadian collegiate title and Raincock-Ekunwe fourth on the depth chart, the former B.C. high school AA MVP from Kalamalka High School was thrust into a starting spot. “I thought she was going to be that kind of athlete, for sure. But things came too easy (for her) as a high school player. She struggled in her first year ... She’s improved her intensity and focus,” said Langford. Raincock-Ekunwe currently leads the nation in field goal

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Simon Fraser University’s Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe leads the nation in field goal shooting, and unofficially sits fifth all-time in the NCAA Div. 2 with 55 career double-doubles. shooting and is second in total rebounds. The Clan is also third overall in the NCAA in field-goal shooting percentage as a team. But with four conference games still left on the schedule before playoffs, Saturday’s matchup with third-place Northwest Nazarene is a crucial test of the Clan’s mettle, said Langford. Earning the program’s first-ever berth into a NCAA national tournament remains the team’s ultimate goal.

“It would be deserving for the kids,” said Langford, “and a shame if we didn’t reach our potential.” For Raincock-Ekunwe, the difference might just come down to her new-found intensity. “I’ll remember most going down to the States and showing the Americans that Canadian girls can play,” she said. “It’s always a good feeling when we beat the Americans.”

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Cats

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2010

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2015

Art & Collectibles

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2035

Burial Plots

Above Ground plot in a mausoleum $29,000. Located in prestigious Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Burnaby. Above ground, plot in a garden mausoleum setting. Permits burial for family of four. Incls two exterior decorative vases. Priced at market value. 604-272-7250 or 604-874-2423

FOREST LAWN SideXside plots, WHISPERING PINE, LOT #114, GRAVES #7 & 8. $30,000 or best offer. Call: 604-298-0459

2060

For Sale Miscellaneous

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6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-02

Abbotsford

IMMACULATE TOP fl 963sf 2 br condo, insuite laundry, +55 building, $121,500 604-309-3947 see uSELLaHOME.com id5565

5005

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

TOP FLR 762sf 1br condo, in-ste laundry, 45+ building Mt. Baker view $89,000. 778-822-7387 see uSELLaHOME.com id5553

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6008-04

Burnaby

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3508

Dogs

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5035

Financial Services

NR EDMONDS sk/train stn. 788sf 2br 2ba condo across from Taylor pk $388,900 604-764-8384 see uSELLaHOME.com id5571

6008-06

Chilliwack

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Pet Services

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5505

LARGE 2200SF 3br 2.5ba reno’d 3 lvl tnhse w/unique loft on 3rd floor, $269,900 604-799-0213 see uSELLaHOME.com id5578

6008-08

Coquitlam

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Langley/ Aldergrove

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Langley/ Aldergrove

NICOMECKL RIVER hiking trails nr this1279sf 2br 1.5ba tnhouse w/pool, $224,900 778-240-3699 see uSELLaHOME.com id5512

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-42

S. Surrey/ White Rock

EXECUTIVE LIVING gated 1864sf 4bedroom 2.5bath, main floor master bedroom, 19+ adult complex $568,900 604-575-7636 see uSELLaHOME.com id5552

For Sale by Owner

6015

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

www.bcforeclosures.com 3 BR home from $10,250 down $915/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

6020-02

Richmond

6008-30

Surrey

$10K BELOW assessment, 2br+ Den or 3br, 2ba 1083sf condo, Nr SFU $339,900 604-866-7326 see uSELLaHOME.com id5557

1 BD top floor in Chilliwack granite counters, 9’ ceilings, stack w/d. elec f/p. Secure underground parking. $149,000. 604-795-7367

GUILDFORD 650SF 1br 3rd fl condo, pool, exercise rm, party rm etc, $210,888 778-834-8224 see uSELLaHOME.com id5576

NEWTON 723SF 1br ground level w/private entry, insuite laundry $139,900 604-984-8891 see uSELLaHOME.com id5546

NEWTON HUGE 2017sf 3 or 4 br 2.5ba tnhouse w/double sxs garage $393,000 778-218-0389 see uSELLaHOME.com id5320

Chilliwack

6008-34

ASKING $293K, 2 bdrm, 845sf. Great location, near transit/shops. #104-2600 E 49th. OPEN HOUSE Sun Feb 24, 2-4pm Call Pat @ Sutton WestCoast 604 220-9188.

Langley/ Aldergrove

211/80B AV 3034sf 6br 5ba with legal 2br basement suite, quiet crescent $589,900 604-649-6030 see uSELLaHOME.com id5607

FORT LANGLEY 2300sf 5br w/suite above 3 additional rental units $965K 604-882-6788 see uSELLaHOME.com id5533

Mission

5 ACRE South Langley horse property right on South Langley Regional trail. Clean, bright & updated, older 2368 sq ft, 2 bd home – Barn, stalls, x-fenced, pasture. 604-323-4788 PropertyGuys.com ID: 76788

ONLY $226,900 in Langley’s Murrayville area, 960 sq ft , 2 bdr, 2 bth, grnd-floor condo covered deck and yard. See PropertyGuys.com in 76670 or call 604-613-2670

CULTUS LAKE View Home 3 BDRM 2bath 604-824-3667 $394,900. propertyguys.com THOM CREEK Ranch. In Chilliwack’s premier retirement complex. 2090 sq ft finished plus 294 unfinished ready to model. In the top row with superb, unspoilable views of the City, mountains and way beyond. Excellent Clubhouse. Friendly neighbours $419,000 negotiable. No HST. 604-377-1068

Houses - Sale

6020-01

6020-34

CULTUS LK gardener’s dream 1160 sf 2 br 1.5 ba rancher, a/c 55+ complex $63K 604-858-9301 see uSELLaHOME.com id5400

PRICE REDUCED, 1280sf 3br 1.5ba ½ duplex, large 4480sf lot $229,900 604-792-9287 see uSELLaHOME.com id5511

6020-08

6020-24

North Delta

NORTH DELTA near new 2583 sf 5br 4.5ba with 1br side suite, warranty $698,888 604-765-4211 see uSELLaHOME.com id5622

CLAYTON IMMACULATE 3523 sf 5br 3.5ba w/bsmt suite across from park $648K 604-575-7636 see uSELLaHOME.com id5551

CLOVERDALE 3765SF 4br 3.5ba, on quiet CDS, suite potential in basement, $575K 604-619-0603. See: uSELLaHOME.com id5559

CLOVERDALE 3850SF 6br 5ba 3lvl 2/suite potential on 1/2ac GD lot, $789,800 778-549-2056 see uSELLaHOME.com id5564

6020-30

TYNEHEAD 3800SF 5br 4.5ba executive home 12,077sf lot, with side suite, $850K 604-575-7311 see uSELLaHOME.com id5350

FLEETWOOD ACROSS from School, reno’d 2600sf 6br 5ba w/suites $579K 604-434-3482 see uSELLaHOME.com id5577

Other Areas BC

HOPE, COUNTRY living 1850sf 4br 2ba rancher on lg ½ ac lot mtn vu $272,500 604-869-3119 see uSELLaHOME.com id5611

6030

Okanagan/ Interior

Vancouver East Side

OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun May 12 & 13th, 10am - 2pm, 2396 East 39th Ave. 50x140 lot, 1,050 sqft bungalow, asking $1.2 mllion.

6020-52

6040

MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070 sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detached shop, view $895K 250-378-8857 see uSELLaHOME.com id5592

6050

Out Of Town Property

CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3ba reno’d home w/side suite on 2 lots $239,900 778-887-4530 see uSELLaHOME.com id5304

Industrial/ Commercial

PORT ALBERNI reno’d 2000 sf 5br 2 ba with 2 br basement suite 2 laundries $210K 604-542-1995 see uSELLaHOME.com id5537

6052

Real Estate Investment

Lots & Acreage

LANGLEY RENOD sxs duplex +1/2ac lot, rental income $2,200 /month $479,900 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3186

FLEETWOOD RENO’D 2140sf 4br 3ba, large 7100sf lot, bsmt suite $549,000 604-727-9240 see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

GREEN TIMBERS beautifully updated 3100sf 5br 3.5ba, suite 8400sf lot $565K 604-340-1551 see uSELLaHOME.com id5631

CHILLIWACK BUILD 5000sf Home, 10,742sf serviced flat bldg lot $279K 604-798-5050 see uSELLaHOME.com id5536

INVESTOR ALERT Clayton 1.27 acre ppty w/1944sf 3br 2.5ba home $1,299,000 778-574-2519 see uSELLaHOME.com id5613

6065

Recreation Property

3 BR, lrg kitchen/lving room, 1300sf seasonal, Gambier Isl. Sea Ranch $325K 604-266-6191

Coquitlam

OFFERED BELOW assessed value 1000sf 3br 2ba home huge 10,000sf lot $400K 778-859-0717 see uSELLaHOME.com id4272

OCEANFRONT 4700SF 5br 3½ bath main fl br, 6286sf lot, suite potenl $1,949,000 604-469-1813 see uSELLaHOME.com id5606

6020-34

GREEN TIMBERS reno’d 2400 sf 4br 3ba, lg 7800sf lot, bsmt suite $559,000 604-727-9240 see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

LANGLEY BUILD your dream home, secluded 5 ac view ppty, well inst $630,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id4513

GET AWAY - Mayne Island Turn Key house, 2 BR + suite, all for $320,000, 250-539-5011 http://members.shaw.ca/ mayneislandhome/

Surrey

REDUCED 3136SF 7br 3.5ba fabulous vu, below assessment CDS lot $688,888 778-898-7731 see uSELLaHOME.com id5595

Ladner/ South Delta

CHIMNEY HTS 3600sf 7br+den 6ba w/2 suites quiet cul-de-sac 4600sf lot $669K 604-866-3515 see uSELLaHOME.com id5597

W. LADNER ½ block from the Fraser Riv,1600sf 3br character home, $520,000 604-617-3748 see uSELLaHOME.com id5599

CHIMNEY HTS like new 4100sf 8br 6ba w/main floor bedroom, 2 suites, $638K 604-441-9652 see uSELLaHOME.com id5563

6020-12

Mobile Homes

Surrey

VANC DNTOWN medical office 672sf+188sf common area near St Pauls hp $375K 604-572-2785 see uSELLaHOME.com id5509

UPDATED 4541SF 7br 5½ba on large 8264sf lot, basement suite, $749,000 604-805-6614 see uSELLaHOME.com id5604

Port Moody

6035

A37

OWN THE land, 1092sf 2br rancher style mobile home, kids OK, $179,900 604-824-7803 see uSELLaHOME.com id5541

MULTI FAMILY, 10 RENTAL HOMES in Mission with $91,000 net income, on 6.5 acres, $1,050,000. 604 838-8692

132ST, 92AVE 2140sf 5br 2ba w/bsmt suite, huge 7200sf lot, updates, $509K 778-320-7506 see uSELLaHOME.com id5568

6020

Surrey

Houses - Sale

E. NEWTON 4000sf 8br 5.5ba 2 yr old 3 level home w/3 br bsmt suite $699K 778-895-8620 see uSELLaHOME.com id5628

ONE OF A KIND HOME in Coquitlam, 3600sf, $150k in renos, Mortgage helper, $799,900. Call 604-768-8879

WALNUT GROVE $435,000. TOWNHOME, End Unit Private Greenbelt Lot 2000 Sq.Ft. 3Bed 3.5 Bath To View 604-838-5958

6020-34

6020

6025 AGASSIZ NEW 2350sf 3br 2.5 Bath, high end finishing, huge master $369,900 604-729-0186 see uSELLaHOME.com id5603

7BDRM/3BTH 5187 Marine Dr, Burnaby. For Sale by Owner uSELLaHOME.com, ID# 5669. Tel: 604-722-7977. Mortgage Helper. $722,000.

Houses - Sale

6020-38

6020-20

2BDRM+DEN/2BTH CONDO for Sale. Next to Willowbrook Mall, Langley. 961sqft $255,500. Helen 604-762-7412 Price reduced! Sale by Owner.

NEWTON UPDATED 1007sf 2br ground lvl, private entry, insuite laundry, $196,900 604-592-2991 see uSELLaHOME.com id5598

Vancouver East Side

6020-14

6020

FULLY finished 4,000+ sf home. Desirable Creekside on the Park. 6 brs, 3.5 bath. Granite/ss appl, a/c. $592 K 604.852.6951

CHILLIWACK LK 1250sf rancher w/guest cabin, .5 ac lot, 2km to lake, pool $360K 604-824-5687 see uSELLaHOME.com id5561

CLOVERDALE UPDATED 696sf 1br condo, rents for $650 insuite laundry $99,500 604-341-9257 see uSELLaHOME.com id5500

Houses - Sale

ALDERGROVE SXS DUPLEX 80K below assessment. $3K/mo rent $527,900 firm 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3428

6020-06

STEVESTON VERY large 1284 sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazing mtn views, $455K 604-618-8362 see uSELLaHOME.com id5376

6020

Abbotsford

RENO’D 770SF 2nd fl with new appliances insuite laundry, pets kids ok $177,777 604-530-6247 see uSELLaHOME.com id5584

6008-28

Friday, February 22, 2013

GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2ba w/basement suite on huge 8640 sf lot, $479,000 604-613-1553 see uSELLaHOME.com id5608

GUILDFORD MAGNIFICENT 4952sf 10br 6.5ba back on creek, main floor master br, $765K 604-581-5541 see: uSELLaHOME.com id5506

LANGLEY NR town fully reno’d 2474sf home on 5ac ppty, bsmt suite $1,150,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id5582

SURREY TYNEHEAD 1ac dev. ppty into 5.5 lots starting Jan 2013, $1,399,000 604-951-8777 see uSELLaHOME.com id5566

6035

Mobile Homes

HATZIC LAKE 1 hr drive from Vanc, 2 vacant lots 1 is lakefront $70K is for both 604-302-3527 see uSELLaHOME.com id5588

LOT & Trailer. This little gem is located 120 miles from Van, pool - C.H, hiking, fishing, history of Caretaker, maint $775/yr, reduced winter price $30,000. Lot 33 - 30860 Trans Canada Hwy Yale BC. Ph 1-604-792-6764

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NEWTON NEW 2200sf 5br 3.5ba ½ duplex with 2br bsment suite $475K incl. HST 604-728-1419 see uSELLaHOME.com id5591

CHILLIWACK REDUCED must be moved 1130sf 2br 2bath mobile $5,500obo 604-795-7570 see uSELLaHOME.com id5612

OCEAN FRONT boat access only 2 yr old 1600sf 3br 2.5ba 30min from W Van $799K 778-998-9141 see uSELLaHOME.com id5424

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RENTALS 6508

Apt/Condos

BBY 1 BR clean, safe, secure Loughd skytrain, appls, prkg, gym/ sauna, $875. Mar 1. 604-570-0556 BBY, Lougheed Mall across from Walmart, skytrain, gym, library, shops, SFU. 1 BR + Den, f/p, lrg balcony, storage, u/grd prkg, laminate kitchen, ss appls, inste W/D, free hot/water. NS/NP. Lease / Refs. Avail April 1. $1195. Al • 778-997-4786 Dean • 604-720-3251 BBY, Near Lougheed Mall, off Government Rd, 2 BR, f/p, u/g parking, N/P, Now. 778-708-4352

2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 1 & 2 BR Apartments Available March 1

* Newly reno’d, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amenities. * Near WC Express. * Rent incls heat, hot water, fridge, stove, priv balcony & window coverings * Laundry & Storage ea/ floor * No pets ✔ Wheel Chair Access

604 - 941 - 7721

6508

Apt/Condos

COQ 1 BR apt, quiet complex, inc hot water, laundry facils, free parking, nr amen, No pets. $740. Feb 1. 604-939-9281.

COQ Austin & Blue Mnt. 1 BR start $720. Immed/Mar 1. Bldg laundry. By transit. 604-518-8935

COQ CENTER New 2 BR, 32 flr, Best View! 7 appls, f/p, sec prkg. Gym, walk to Lafarge Lk. NS/NP. Av Mar 1. $1350. 778-991-0001 COQ HOWIE Ave, 1 BR $775 & 1 BR & Den $825. Includes heat. Av now. PET OK. 604-626-6501

CALYPSO COURT 1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.

Cell: 604 813-8789

6508

Apt/Condos

NEW WEST Reno’d 1 BR with Loft, near skytrn, NS/NP. Refs req’d. Mar 1. $800. 604-946-7194 PORT COQUITLAM 2 BR APT, $815, quiet complex, no pets. Call 604-464-0034

Suites Available

Close to trans, Highgate Mall & shopping. Rent incls heat & h/w. Refs req’d. Reno’d stes. Ana 778-859-0798 or Bayside Property Office 604-432-7774

CASEY STREET Coquitlam

PT MDY, 1 BR, top floor, F/P, priv w/d, balc, u/g prkg, gym, pool. Nr WC Exp & Rocky Point Park. N/s, $950/mo, Apr 1. 604-931-8837

KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq

Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604-937-7343 cell: 778-863-9980

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

Suites Available. All Suites Have Balconies. Undergrd Parking Available. Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.

Call 604.931.6408

AMBER ROCHESTOR

COTTONWOOD PLAZA

Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation.

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

545 Rochester Ave, Coq

office: 604- 936-3907

AMBER (W)

401 Westview St, Coq Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.

office: 604- 939-2136 cell: 604-727-5178

555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

office: 604- 936-1225

GARDEN VILLA

1010 6th Ave, New West Suites Available. Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit. Pets negotiable. Ref required.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

ARBOUR GREENE

JUNIPER COURT

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604- 939-4903 cell: 778- 229-1358

office: 604- 939-8905

552 Dansey Ave, Coq

415 Westview St, Coq

1 BR $775, 2 BR $950 3 BR $1,150

(incl. heat, h/w, parking) Indoor pool, near Lougheed Mall, SFU, public transit, schools

6510

Co-ops

HARRIS ROAD HOUSING CO-OP

(Pitt Meadows) 2 BR, $1030/mo, $2500 share purchase. Near bus & schools. No subsidy. Pets ok. 604 465-1938

6540

Houses - Rent

BBY N view upper 2 BR + Den, 2 ba, share w/d, share utils, np $1300; lower 2 BR $850, np, 121 North Warwick. 604 299-0403 BBY NORTH 3 BR + 1 BR full bsmt, yard, garage, nr schls/SFU & shops h/w flrs, $2300. 604-987-0638

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 2 level HOUSE, new fridge, Gas stove, hot water heater, with 10% down... $888/M Call 604-435-5555 for showing www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

office: 604- 463-0857 cell: 604- 375-1768

BONSOR APTS Renovated high rise, concrete building. Suites available. Very close to Metrotown, Skytrain & Bonsor swimming pool. Rent includes heat, hot water. Refs req’d.

Contact Alex 604-999-9978 Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool. 1 BR & 2 BR Available. Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodelled Building and Common area. Gated undergrd parking available. References required.

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

POCO clean bright room, main flr, $425/mo. Utils/cable included, w/d. Avail now. 604-315-6611

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY, 3 BR mn flr, w/d, $900 + 40% utils. nr BCIT & BBY Hosp, NS/NP, Av now. 604-222-0828 BBY EAST 2 BR, nr Highgate mall & skytrain, $1000 incls utils, no w/d, Mar 1. n/s, n/p, 604-767-6968 BBY MARINE/PATTERSON. 2 BR g/l, av now. $1100 incls utls. NS/NP, no w/d. 604-435-4788 BBY METROTOWN 2 BR bsmt, Avail Mar 1, $860 incls utils/cbl, N/s, N/p, skytrain. 604-451-8959

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Rest, lie low, deal with head office, government agencies, institutions, charitable and spiritual organizations. Start no new projects nor relationships before March 17. Instead, reprise (or fix) the old, or stick with the ongoing. Sunday’s filled with beauty and pleasant notions, but your advances might be playfully steered aside. Tackle overdue work Monday/Tuesday. Relationships prove important midweek – a great conversation (or news article) and a spiritual awakening or dreamy state occur. Seek changes, health diagnosis, realistic investments and/or intimacy Friday/Saturday. Taurus April 20-May 20: Your popularity grows. Optimism, wish fulfillment, light romance and entertainment increase this week and the next few. Old friends return, old wishes are granted, and former flirty, light romantic contacts reappear. New friends and new projects, if started now to March 16, will tend to twirl brightly for awhile, then fizzle. Sunday’s for home, garden, rest, and rejuvenation. Romance calls Monday/Tuesday – your creative, speculative and expressive skills rise up. Tackle familiar chores midweek. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em Friday/ Saturday – great things come from partnering! Gemini May 21-June 20: Start no new projects, ventures or relationships before March 17. Until then, protect ongoing projects, especially in career and dealings with authorities. They, and bosses, and parents, are gripped by indecision until then. Be ambitious (not ambiguous). Shore up your position, secure recent advances, Monday/Tuesday – or rest and nurture family, for they are the support for your ambitions. Earlier, Sunday’s for short trips, friends and curiosity. Romance and creativity lure you Wednesday/Thursday: but they conflict with your need to grow. You get a lot of work done Friday/Saturday.

Suites/Partial Houses

Cancer June 21-July 22: Chase money, buy/ sell Sunday – garage sales intrigue. (Don’t buy anything big and important.) Short trips, details, communications and paperwork fill Monday/Tuesday (avoid government forms). Focus on home, kids, real estate, security and nutrition midweek. Friday/ Saturday hold romantic/creative success– which fits superbly into February/March’s broad cycle of love, cultural rituals, far travel, wisdom and higher learning. You could fall in love! But remember: start nothing, project nor relationship, before March 17. The best romance is ongoing, or is embodied in an old flame. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: You’ve entered the realm of mystery, lust, health diagnosis and hidden power plays. Something might return from the past in this arena – perhaps a former sexy playmate, perhaps a chance to live a lifestyle you once hungered for, perhaps a former investment opportunity. DO research, ask questions, follow the mystery, and deal with ongoing situations/people or those returning from the past. DON’T start a new relationship, project, investment or venture. All this, to March 17. You’re the subtle star Sunday. Chase money Monday/ Tuesday. Paperwork, errands midweek. Home, family Friday on. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: DON’T start new projects or relationships before March 17. Stick with the ongoing, and situations that return from the past – including a possible return of a former partner or someone you wished was. However, this few-week interval seems designed more to make you ponder the big picture of relationships, than to re-instate an old one permanently. It’s as if you’re on a bridge to a very different land of love, and are stalled: not to turn you back, but to make you think. Lie low Sunday. Tackle everything with confidence Monday/Tuesday. Money, midweek. Casual friends late week.

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

PORT MOODY, Newport, 3 BR mn flr, inste W/D, gas f/p. N/S, N/P. Immed. $1130. 604-461-4712

550 Cottonwood Ave., Coq.

CALL 604 715-7764

Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

6602

WHITGIFT GARDENS

whitgift@concertproperties.com

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

Bachelor & 1 BR Starting at $700 & up.

Apt/Condos

1-888-495-7106

Bayside Properties Services

BALMORAL STREET

6508

BBY, Metrotown/Royal Oak. 1 BR NS/NP. Incls heat/light. Mar 1. 604-434-5310 or 778-859-1404 BBY S bright 1 BR g/lvl ste full bath, nr Metro Twn, ns, np. Imed. $690 incls utils. 778-323-4558 BBY S. Lrg 1 BR & Den, 950sf, gr lev, own W/D, sep kitch. $895 incls utls. NS/NP. 604-526-7335 BBY UPPER Dup ste 3 BR, 1.5 bath, lrg balcony, f/p, W/D. $1250 + 1/2 hydro. Now. 604-299-8799 BBY UPPER lev view 3BR + 2 bath, 1500 sf, own w/d, garage, h/w flrs, nr shcools n/s, n/p. $1400 + 1/2 utils. Av now. 604-524-0667 COQ BURKE MNT, New 2 BR ste, 5 appls, enste w/d, incls cable & internet, alarm, prkg, $1000 + 1/3 hydro. 778-285-0828 COQ CAPE HORN, Lrg Reno’d 2 BR, w/d, $1000 incls utils, cbl & alrm. Mar 1. small pets neg. nr bus & ammens, n/s, 604-880-7237

New Westminster

319 Howes Street

Brand new ground level 1 BR & Den ste in Queensborough. 5 appliances. Huge park like back yard. Owners live up. $875 includes utils. Lease and perfect references a must. Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

New Westminster Brand New ground level 1 BR suite. Close to Queens Park. Quiet owners live up. $1000 includes all utilities, even internet & cable. N/S, No pets. Lease and perfect references a must. Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

6605

Townhouses Rent

COQ 2 BR townhouse, quiet family complex, no pets. $965. 604-942-2277 COQ 2 BR twnhse, quiet complex, inc hot water, laundry facils, free parking, near amens, No pets. $970. 604-939-9281.

NEW WEST 3 BR, River view, avail March 1. $1332. For details www.queens-ave-coop.ca

PORT COQUITLAM 2 BR townhouse $870, quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034

RIVERS INLET Townhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area)

2 BR & 3 BR Townhouse

2 levels, 5 appls, decorative fireplace, carport. Sorry no pets. Great Location! We also have apartments Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR call for availability.

604-942-2012

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COQ, MUNDY PARK, Lrg Clean 3 BR duplex, Avail Mar 1, 2 car prkg, 5 appls, N/S, N/P, $1350 incls utils, Refs. 604-291-2090 COQ WALKER/SHAW. 2 BR, sh’d W/D. $1100 incls utls, cable. NS/NP. Av Mar 1. 604-936-7719 COQ WESTWOOD Plat 2 BR bsmt, 4 appl, nr bus, ns/np. $880 + 1/3 util. Now. 604-306-6136 NEWPORT VILLAGE, Pt Moody, 1400 sq ft, 3 BR upper level, 1 ½ baths, hardwd flrs, N/s, N/p, Mar 1, $1550/mo, refs. 604-725-4133 POCO MARYHILL 1 BR bsmt, $750 incls all utils, n/s, n/p, prkg, 900 sqft, Mar 1. 604-828-1510

NEW 2BDRM suite, Lougheed Mall, stove, fridge, alarm, parking, priv entry, heat, hot water. No Pets. $1,000 Monthly. email: bedard1@hotmail.com Coquitlam

2510 Haversley Avenue

Immaculate 3 BR, 2 baths, upper floor. Quiet absentee owner lives down. $1550. Lease and excellent references a must. Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

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Feb. 24 - Mar. 2, 2013

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Much work faces you, but tackle only routine, ongoing or formerly neglected chores before March 17. DON’T start big new projects, employ new staff, nor buy machinery, tools, computers – lemons abound. A former job might be offered. If you’re seeking employment, canvas former bosses. Sunday’s bright, hopeful, happy. Retreat and rest Monday/Tuesday -- government-related tasks go well. (Though they, too, face delay.) Your energy and pizzazz return strongly midweek, but luck (in love, learning, law and travel) mixes with domestic problems. Your money luck soars Friday/Saturday. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: This week goes from better to best! (But don’t be tempted to start a new project or relationship before March 17.) Sunday’s for ambition and community reputation: elevate yours by joining, helping. Optimism, popularity, wish fulfillment and general delight fill Monday/Tuesday: an old flame or flirty friend could reappear . You’re on a month-long winning streak of romance, creativity, sports or pleasure. You can renew contacts on many levels, including business. Retreat midweek to rest and contemplate. Your energy and charisma soar Friday/Saturday – you’ll succeed, attract love. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Don’t start new projects or relationships before March 17, Sage, especially in family, domestic, nutrition, real estate, retirement or security zones. (E.g., you could find new renovations have left no room for the basement stairs.) Stick to ongoing projects, or situations from the past. Clear away neglected home-related chores. Sunday’s mellow, thoughtful, cultural. Show your ambition Monday/Tuesday (but start nothing new!). Happiness, optimism and friends fill midweek. Success assured with institutions, government, meditation, rest, health and research Friday/Saturday.

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Start nothing new before March 17, Cap, especially in mail, computer, telephony, office systems, stationery, or travel. Don’t buy a car or any equipment. You might rediscover a lost book, letter, photo – or an entire “lost acquaintance.” (Don’t invest too heavily in the last.) Sunday’s secrets will open, if you diplomatically push. A mellow, understanding mood flows over you Monday/Tuesday – love (or the hope of love) is possible! Be ambitious midweek, display your skills: luck accompanies you. Social delights, popularity, light romance succeed splendidly Friday/Saturday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Money’s just an abstract way to mete out power, security, position, food, shelter, clothing, medical, dental...and most love is entwined with these. So chase money now to March 19, Aquarius. You won’t be neglecting love, but supporting it. But don’t start a new project or venture. Stick with ongoing dollar situations, or reprise those from the past. (E.g., sell an old article, or seek a job where you worked before.) Sunday’s made exciting by a sensual person. Sex, secrets and finances, Monday/Tuesday. Understanding, mellow love midweek. Ambition, career Friday/Saturday. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Your energy, luck and charisma remain high, Pisces. Remember, start nothing before March 17. Until then, you’ll remain indecisive about goals, partnerships, opportunities, relocation, and love. Stick with ongoing projects, or reprise old ones – avoid the new. Everything’s smooth this week. Chores call Sunday. Relationships, opportunities and goals arise Monday/Tuesday – though excitement occurs, remember: no new links or projects. Life’s mysteries emerge midweek, but hold few rewards if you solve them. Friday/Saturday bring gentle love, intellectual venues and superb luck. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 604-886-4808

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HOME SERVICES 8010

Alarm/Security

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

ADT 24/7 MONITORING FREE Home Security System, $850 value! Only $99 Install Fee! Low monthly rates. Call now! 877-249-1741 ADT Auth Co.

8015

Appliance Repairs

Flooring/ Refinishing

8105

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944

DEDICATED LADY AVAILABLE for House Cleaning. Windows & Oven cleaning at no extra charge. I supply and use enviro friendly cleaning products. FREE Fridays for elderly/disabled living on low income. Regular rate $20/hr. (min 2 hours). Excellent References. Bonded & Insured. 778-317-0733

EXP’D HOUSEKEEPER Avail. Reliable, mature. Excel work. Free Est. Refs. 604-782-2479

8060

Concrete

Dall’Antonia Brothers Concrete Remove, Place & Finish. No Job too small. • Call 604-240-3408

STAMPED CONCRETE

* Patios, Pool Decks *Sidewalks, Driveways *Forming *Finishing *Re & Re All Your Concrete Needs 30 yrs. exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured

Danny 604.307.7722

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8080

Electrical

ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940. Insured, bonded & WCB. Free est Reasonable rates 604-842-5276

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guar’d. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

Excavating

Renovations & Home Improvement

Trim/Prune hedges, rubbish removal, yd clean-up. Free Est, Work Safe BC Ins 604-710-9670

8185

Moving & Storage

EUROPE - RENOVATION Complete home renovation & new addition. Visit: europerenovation.com Call: 778-233-5726

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936

8250

Installation • Refinishing • Repairs ART of HARDWOOD FLOORS 604-240-3344

Gutters

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

AMI MOVING ★ 5 ton cube. Starting at $49/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

8130

EXP PROF movers fully equip, piano specialist. Evening moves available. George 778-875-8202

8160

Lawn & Garden

Winter Services Same Day Service, Fully Insured

SNOW REMOVAL

• Yard Clean-Ups • Pruning • Gutters • Landscaping

• Xmas Lights • Hedges • Rubbish Removal • Odd Jobs

310-JIMS (5467)

8195

604-727-0043

★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work. Reas. rates. BBB, 604-809-3842

8200

• Waterproofing • Aluminum Awnings • Custom Aluminum Railings • Deck Renovations

Free Est.

942-5394

8220

Planning on R E N OVAT I N G ?

BLACK Tusk Roofing & Sheet Metal. Natural Slate & Metal Roofing 778-987-4054

Domestic

Plumbing

AMG ROOFING & SIDING

8255

8309

1989 CHRYSLER New Yorker Landau like new loaded. Consider trade $6000. 604-534-2997

1993 CAVALIER RS, 138k, auto, clean, new brakes, runs like new, $1350 obo. 778-893-4866

2011 Dodge Charger SE 1,700 kms. Very cool,mint,smells new! $24,600obo. Gord 778-300-2538

ALL TILING Kitchen • Bathroom • Flooring MIKE ★ 604-999-1562

8315

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB

9110

9129

Luxury Cars

1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature 268K. $5,000 Call: (604) 316-2527 Great Car

2004 Jaguar X-Type Automatic 93,500 kms Excellent condition. $10,500 Call: (604) 786-0941 email: juliekemble@hotmail.com 2007 BMW 525I, black, loaded, leather, sunroof, very clean, 130K, $23,900. 604-999-4097 1966 CADILLAC Coupe de ville a/c, pwr pkg, nr new tires, was $7500, now $6500 604-793-5520

9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS

''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

NORM, 604-466-9733 Cell: 604-841-1855

2006 NISSAN Ultima, 4dr, 2.5, light green/beige inter, no accident, $6200 obo, 604-219-4156

2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T 111,121kms Economical original $39,830. 778-837-1900, $9,695 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. 46,000 km. Grey. 4 drs, auto, p/w, p/l, leather heated seats, sunroof, mag wheels. Good condition! $16,000 obo. 604-240-9912

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2006 VW JETTA 2.0T 73k, original owner, hid headlights, auto, $14,900. 604-307-9159

1997 FORD F150 4x4, 8ft box, liner & canopy, good condition, $4800. 604-856-4371

2007 BMW 525i 88,400km Premium Pkg, loaded $21,900 obo. 604-532-9292 2005 Acura MDX 122,700 kms Excellent Condition, many nice luxury features. 3rd row seating makes this a very reliable and safe family vehicle $16,000 email: jthomson0621@gmail.com 2008 FORD Pickup Lariat, 49,000km, loaded + +, $33,000 Must Sell! 604-313-2763

Sports & Imports

2012 VW Jetta, 27,000kms, 5 cyl, 6 spd auto, no accid, like new. By owner. $20,500. 604-461-5851

9172

STEEL UTILITY trailer, 4ft x 6ft $400 obo 604-467-9824

9173 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300C. Auto, new tires. 111,000 km. Exc cond. $6,000 obo 604-786-6495

Utility Trailers

Vans

2002 WINDSTAR (Ford) 145 kms, good cond., $2975. 604-392-3909 after 4pm or all day wkends

9515

Boats

1997 TOYOTA Camry LE. 4 drs, 4 cyl, auto, a/c. Well maintained. Aircared. $3700. 604-936-1270

1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3 litre IB Fresh water cooled Exc cond. Well maint. Lots of extras, c/w trailer . $4,695. 604-837-7564 2000 HONDA Prelude, 2 dr, $5000, auto, runs well, 124,000 km, 604-614-8402

24' SEARAY Turn Key & go, gd shape $6500. 604 552 3961 or Email samishlake@shaw.ca

1956 OLDSMOBILE Sedan, excl cond 324/ Rocket 88 78,000 org miles. A must see $12,000. 604-702-1997

Complete Renos & Additions, incl.: Kitchen & Bath Improvements • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements

Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring

JORDANI’S FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL. Top $$ for complete cars. 7 days/wk, 604-720-0067

1994 PONTIAC Trans Am GT red with grey int., well maint., lady driven $4800. Serious inquires only. Ph 604-997-2583

Collectibles & Classics

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

www.chrisdalehomes.com

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Affordable Luxury 35,600 kms 2.4LGDI DOHC- $22,600 email: sjscot@shaw.ca 604-794-3428

1987 JAGUAR XJS Cabriolet, 1 owner, lady driven, V12, ps, pb, pw, rebuilt ac, new tires, $8900 obo, Don 604-826-7012

Renovations & Home Improvement

Bill 604-298-1222

(604) 209-2026

9160

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

HOT WATER tanks from $769 installed. Repairs & install boilers, furnace, gas fitting. Lic & insured. West City Ltd @ 604-518-8054

TOTAL HOME A RENOVATIONS Since 1983

Family Owned & Operated

9155

Tiling

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-469-8405

HOUR 2Service From Call

Rubbish Removal

WILL HAUL out garages and bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable items incl’d. Jim, 604-936-8583

Sports & Imports

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

A Eastcan Roofing & Reno’s Re-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 or 604-961-0324

10% Discount. WCB. Re-Roofing, New Roof, Gutters. 604-812-9721

9160

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

8240 A & W Landscape • Clean-ups, Disposal, Pruning, GUTTERS Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142

Patios/Decks/ Railings

UNITED VINYL SUNDECKS LTD.

www.jimsmowing.ca

A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, Garden, Tree svcs. Pruning, Yard Clean-up, Junk. 319-5302

Painting/ Wallpaper

★ QUAYSIDE PAINTING ★ Insured • WCB • Texture Ceilings

BOOK A JOB AT

❏ SPRING CLEAN UP ❏ Hedge Trim ❏ Tree Pruning ❏ Lawn Cut Contracts ❏ Weed ❏ Yard Maintenance Insured. Guaranteed. John • 778-867-8785

1989 JAGUAR XJS coupe, V12 159 K, pristine cond $6950 obo. Priv sale, call Bob 604-986-8516

THE SCRAPPER

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020

**THE GUTTER DOCTOR!** We clean/repair gutters & fix fascia, soffit. 10,000 happy customers! 778-881-4647 info@gutterdoctor.ca

Scrap Car Removal

No Wheels No Problem

FREE ESTIMATES

www.affordablemoversbc.com

9145

A39

Removal FREEScrap/Car

9125

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

604-537-4140

HANDYMAN SPECIALIZING Reno’s, Carpentry, Tiling, Drywall. Call Mike 604-376-0912

Collectibles & Classics

1989 PORSCHE 944 Turbo, white on burgundy, all rcrds, new exhaust, 5 spd, a/c, Ltd slip, great cond! $15,900 Call 604-943-0945

1 to 3 Men

Seniors Discount

Handyperson

9110

Roofing

AFFORDABLE MOVING

# 1 YARD DRAINAGE, STONE WORK & HOUSE DEMOLITION

By hand, Paving, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank & dirt removal, paver stones, Jackhammer, Water / sewer line / sumps. Slinger avail. 24 hrs Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

8240

AUTOMOTIVE

* MUSHROOM MANURE *

P/U or delivery. Covered storage. (604) 644-1878

Century Hardwood Floors

SERVICE & PARTS. Licenced & Insured. Washers, Dryers, Stove, Fridge, Dishwashers. 604-346-8925

Cleaning

Lawn & Garden

Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

8125

8055

8160

Friday, February 22, 2013

1976 MGB Roadster. British racing green colour. 4 speed. New top and carpet. Engine work done. $5,850. 604-591-8566

1998 HONDA Goldwing SE + Champion Daytona 2+2 conv. sidecar, loaded, 36K, new cond, classic, $13,500. 604 945-0376

1981 LINCOLN Town car, signature series, stock, collector plates, $3500 obo 604-792-6367

2007 KAWASAKI Vulcan 900, new saddle bags/batt, w/shield, bike cover. $5,500. 604-209-1039

2001 Honda Prelude 200,400 kms, Auto, sunroof, Clifford alarm, auto start. All records avail. $6400. 604-992-5274

1969 Mariner Ski Boat, 4 cyl in-board consider trade for sport utility atv $4,100. 778 808-7250 2001 Toyota Celica GT Auto 138,000 kms -many extras $8,950. Call: (604) 690-6235

2001 Toyota Celica 604-6906235 Power win/brakes/steering, new tires/brakes/battery $7,950.

9522

RV’s/Trailers

1979 FORD M/H, 23 ft, cozy, bunk beds, fully equipped, low k, hi way usage, $6,000. 778-737-3890

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2004 MAZDA 626, black, leather, auto, ht seats, gd cond, 110k km, aircared. $8000. 604-440-4322

2008 NASH 25’ 5th whl, q bed, rear kitchen, 1 slide $19,000. Ph 604-792-2201 Chilliwack

A40

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Friday, February 22, 2013

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NEW 2013 Ford Focus

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$22,899

$17,988

NEW 2012 Ford Edge

NEW 2013 F150

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# 136003

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NEW 2012 Ford Fusion

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2011 Hyundai Accent

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2011 Chevy Aveo

2011 Ford Fiesta SES Loaded

2011 Dodge Caliber SXT

5 door

NEW 2012 Ford Transit

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2012 Toyota Corolla Well equipped

$9,988

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# 1131746

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$15,488

2011 Toyota Camry LE

2012 Ford Focus

2012 Mazda 6

2012 Ford Fusion Sport AWD

2012 Ford Mustang Convertible

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$12,988 Well equipped

Titanium

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$18,580

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2011 Kia Soul

2011 Ford Escape XLT

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$31,888

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 QuadCab SLT 4WD

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Well equipped

$15,588

$28,888

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$18,860

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