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Many questions but few choices with RCMP deal By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
WATCH YOUR SPEED
“There’s a range of concerns out there... We need to know what we’re signing up for.” Coq. Coun. Selina Robinson j u ris d ict io n s, t o o, ” Robinson said. “And the more they spoke, the more I realized there’s so much more that needs to be clarified before we go ahead with this. “T here are many questions that need answers and we need to know what we’re signing up for,” she said. Specifically, Robinson pointed to the costs for the RCMP’s new E-Division headquarters in Surrey and the five-year budget, which
calls for pay hikes totalling an extra 5.25% over three years. As well, she said talks about a possible regional police force should be considered prior to the 20-year RCMP agreement is inked. Robinson compared the contract process to Metro Vancouver’s Re gional Growth S t r a t e g y, w h i c h Coquitlam was the last to sign following an arbitration hearing. see HODGE HODGE,, page 12
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A Coquitlam city councillor who asked council to defer its decision before signing the new RCMP contract says she’s still unclear about details of the deal. Earlier this month, Coun. Selina Robinson asked council to not sign on the dotted line until she and other elected officials attending the Lower Mainland L o c a l G o ve r n m e n t Association (LMLGA) conference in Whistler had discussed the topic with politicians in neighbouring communities that also use the Mounties. “What I found out at the conference was there’s a range of concerns out there in other
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Const. Cindy Yoc spots speeders on the Mary Hill Bypass Thursday morning during a joint blitz by Coquitlam RCMP and ICBC aimed at high-risk drivers. The three-strikes campaign involved motorists being reminded about the 60 km/h speed limit via a reader board at the Pitt River bridge, followed by a warning sign from Speed Watch volunteers at Kingsway Avenue before the police action at Broadway Street. Coquitlam RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jamie Chung said the bypass sees, on average, one serious motor vehicle incident a month, a relatively high number. On Thursday, a driver was caught motoring along the stretch at 118 km/h, Chung said. The campaign also targeted driving behaviours such as failing to yield, following too closely, improper passing and ignoring street lights.
Plywood boards covering windows this summer at Sir Frederick Banting middle school will have a friendly and colourful look. See article, page 14
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HOW THEY VOTED PORT MOODY CITY COUNCIL: MAY 22/12 MEETING
You can keep an eye on your Port Moodyy city councillors by following How They Voted on important issues before them at regular council meetings DIANA DILWORTH
BOB ELLIOTT
RICK GLUMAC
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ISSUE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE INLET CENTRE FIRE HALL [PASSED]
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Would you like Bylaw notices not food with tunes? music to their ears By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Rocky Point Park’s annual summer concert series will be welcoming a new guest this year: street food. The invite will go out to local eateries and the established network of Vancouver food cart vendors to apply for a spot at the concert series, which runs Sundays from July 8 to Aug. 26. That means Rocky Point Park visitors could be noshing on everything from pitas to tacos while catching a free outdoor concert by Big City Soul, Incognito, Groove n Tonic or Vancouver favourites such as Brickhouse. Local businesses will also get a kick at the street food can, with Tri-City restaurants and other food vendors given priority in the selection process. But not all council members were so enthused about food carts. “I don’t want to see a huge influx of styrofoam in the park,” Coun. Rick Glumac said during Tuesday’s meeting; he suggested an amendment that would deny permits to any vendors using styrofoam containers. Coun. Diana Dilworth noted Vancouver has already established a stringent review that includes sustainability principles, adding several cities now offer styrofoam recycling. And Mayor Mike Clay noted, “We have vendors in the park now that aren’t being held to this standard.” He also questioned
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Tri-City Rotary Clubs are supporting local food banks with the Generous Hearts Food Drive this weekend. Shoppers at several local grocery stores are encouraged to buy non-perishable food items and give them to Rotary members at the stores. The third annual food drive is desperately needed to re-stock the food bank, which provides hampers for 800 Tri-City families every two weeks. The following stores are participating and Rotary members will be on hand to collect food each day, noon to 6 p.m.: • Safeway, Sunwood Square, Coquitlam; • Safeway, Shaughnessy Station, Port Coquitlam; • Thrifty Foods, Austin Station, Coquitlam; • Thrifty Foods, Suter Brook, Port Moody; • Save-On-Foods, Pinetree Village, Coquitlam; • Save-On-Foods, 2385 Ottawa St., PoCo; • MarketPlace IGA, 1410 Parkway Blvd., Coquitlam; • MarketPlace IGA, 221 Ioco Rd., PoMo. Donations can also be dropped off at Share offices at 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody, or at any TriCity grocery store with a food bank box. As well, money can be donated by calling 604-540-9161 or visiting www.donatetoshare.ca.
the logic of an additional amendment from Coun. Zöe Royer that would require vendors to offer compostable cutlery and cartons, noting the park does not offer separated garbage cans for food waste, garbage and recyclables. Both amendments were defeated and Glumac and Royer voted against invited food carts. Glumac asked whether the city could implement a separated wastestream pilot project in Rocky Point by the summer. A similar project at Swangard Stadium saw a 70% waste diversion, Glumac noted, but Dilworth said that was likely because city staff
were positioned at each garbage can to direct people on how to separate their garbage. “This is getting way too complicated,” Clay said at the end of the lengthy discussion. He suggested if staff can pull together such a pilot project in time, volunteers from the youth focus committee could be drafted to staff the garbage cans. “But most of these vendors know how to do this environmental stuff and most have next to no waste stream,” Clay said. “I think we’re drastically over-thinking this, and when we find the right vendor, this will be obvious.” spayne@tricitynews.com
By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A non-profit society that offers contemporary music concerts in a Port Moody home has run afoul of the City of the Arts’ bylaws. Anna Levy and her husband, Gregory Myers, founded the Yarilo concert series last spring. In the inaugural season, they offered four concerts in a large studio on the ground floor of their home on Shoreline Circle, at the city’s far northwest tip. They were three concerts in to their second season when they got a letter from a city bylaw officer, requesting the concerts stop immediately because they contravened a zoning bylaw. Levy said several guests attending the May 12 concert also received parking tickets just five minutes after the show started, which she said was “humiliating.” “They’re putting us underground, we’re going to have to call ourselves a secret society,” she said. “Either that or Port Moody should stop calling itself the City of the Arts,” Myers added. One reason they started the Yarilo series was a lack of concert space in PoMo. The Inlet Theatre does not have appropriate acoustics, Levy said, nor does it have a piano. The couple, who both hold doctorate degrees in music, have hosted professional musicians and ensembles, including the string quartet
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Anna Levy, who hosted musical concerts with husband Gregory Myers at their home. Microcosmos and renowned Mexican pianist Edison Quintana, as part of the series. Myers said in-home concerts are a growing trend in music circles and are gaining popularity among musicians who may not be able to afford the steep fees of a concert hall as well as audiences, who enjoy the cosy, relaxed atmosphere. “It brings chamber music back to its roots, which is music for the living room or the drawing room,” he said. Attendance at the concerts has averaged about 30 guests, which have included local council members and staff as well as family and friends. But Jim Weber, PoMo’s bylaws manager, said the concern comes down to safety. The concerts are considered a commercial
assembly and don’t fit the home’s single-family zoning. “You’re inviting the general public in, as opposed to having your friends over,” Weber said. And under the provincial building code, a commercial assembly use brings with it several safety requirements, such as exit and emergency lighting, a sprinkler system and appropriate washroom facilities. Levy and Myers said they’ve done everything they can to meet safety requirements and don’t understand why their concerts can’t be accommodated, particularly since they’ve already signed contracts with musicians planned for the June 10 and July 7 and 8 concerts. “[The city] encourages people to have cultural activities, including block
parties — this is somewhat of a block party for us,” Levy said, noting the city seems to make exceptions for events such as ArtWalk, where the public visits home-based studios to view and purchase artwork. “We are not trying to run a basement operation here,” Levy said. “But the city of Port Moody... is very lacking in its support and recognition of music. It would be impossible for us to pay our performers and rent a hall without some form of sponsorship.” Levy suggested if the city will not permit her to use her home for the concerts, perhaps it could offer the Inlet Theatre for the upcoming show, which does not require a piano. spayne@tricitynews.com
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Heritage house on the move – again The latest move to take place by the end of June
also notes Centennial House’s position on the property, in addition to linking it with the arts centre and providing a privacy buffer for the neighbouring property, will allow for parking to be installed on St. Andrews Street to support future use of the building. A l l ow i n g a z e ro metre setback from Kyle Street would also give the house movers more flexibility when it comes time to set the house down, sometime
By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A restored Edwardian era home now called Centennial House will be moving again, this time to a new location on Kyle Street in Port Moody. The move, expected to take place by the end of June, will be the second for the impressive foursquare-style house that was originally built on the south side of Clarke Street and was relocated several years ago to 2714 Clarke St. Most recently, it housed the Heritage House Pizza Company. The building will now be part of the city arts centre precinct after the provincial government turned the house over to the city of Port Moody to make way for the Evergreen Line. Centennial House’s new home will be at 126 Kyle St., a city-owned empty lot covered with neatly trimmed grass at the corner of Kyle and St. George streets, near Kyle Centre and the PoMo Arts Centre. Port Moody Station Museum manager Jim Millar said he’s pleased to see valuable heritage retained. “It’s nice to see that it’s being preserved,� Millar said, adding that he hopes the building will be put to good use for arts programs. Still, some PoMo residents aren’t so sure about the building’s move to their neighbourhood.
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EVERGREEN
Early construction of the Evergreen Line is underway and includes installing underground power lines, removing buildings and widening roads. This work needs to occur before major construction, which will
start after the province selects the primary contractor later this summer. The Evergreen Line is expected to open in the late summer of 2016 and to create 8,000 jobs during construction. It is not known how much it will cost to relocate the house from Clarke Street to Kyle Street but the city is expected to contract out the move in the next few weeks. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com – with files from Sarah Payne
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Centennial House, most recently home to Heritage House Pizza Company, will be moved to an empty city lot near Kyle Centre and the Port Moody Arts Centre.
CENTENNIAL HOUSE BACKGROUND
Centennial House is one of just a few remaining landmarks of the booming lumber town that became the city of Port Moody in 1913. The house is also valued for its association with Frederick Appleyard, who acquired the house by 1914, worked in the lumber industry and served on Port Moody city council in 1917. It is currently in the city’s heritage register. Mayor Mike Clay, adding it plans to use the house for arts centre programs. Staff have proposed positioning the home at
the far north end of the lot, facing Kyle Street, to provide a buffer zone between the back of Centennial House and the neighbour’s property.
But some members of council weren’t happy with a request from staff that there be a zero-metre setback from Kyle Street, with Clay and Coun. Rick Glumac suggesting the house should be set further back from the street. The principle was to enhance the Kyle streetscape and provide compatibility with what’s happening on that site and the heritage building at the arts centre as well,� said city planner Mary De Paoli. T h e s t a f f re p o r t
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Historical Highlights When World Exposition or EXPO took place in Vancouver in 1986, Port Moody hosted one of the off-site events. The Port Moody World Championship Handcar Races ran from June 28-30. The historic EXPO silver dollar is also significant to Port Moody. One side shows Engine 371 that pulled the first ocean to ocean passenger train into Port Moody in 1886; the other side shows the birth of Vancouver city. Sponsored by the
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H o m e ow n e r s l iv ing next to the lot on St. George attended Tuesday’s Moody council meeting to express concerns about the upcoming addition to their street. “We just got this notice, we’ve had no prior information sent to us at all about anything being done on the property next door,� said Jennifer Warner. “What is the intent of it and is there going to be more housing put on the same lot?� The city’s intention is to save the house from being demolished to make way for the Evergreen Line, said
before June 30. Council granted the necessary development variance permit to relax the setback requirements, with Clay and Coun. ZĂśe Royer voting against the motion.
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SD43 and Hydro team up to cut school energy costs Electricity & nat. gas consumption to be monitored By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
School District 43 is participating in a BC Hydro incentive program to make its larger buildings more energy efficient. The program, in which Hydro pays for a consultant and an energy management information system while the district fronts the costs of any energy efficiency measures, should go a long way to reducing costs and carbon footprints for some of the district’s larger — and older buildings — says SD43 energy manager Dave Sands. “This is a big project because we are always looking at ways to become more energy efficient,” said Sands, who said the district should ultimately save money on its bottom line with the Continuous Optimization Program. Energy sensors will be placed in eight high schools and a few middle schools for about nine months to track electricity and natural gas consumption, Sands said. The data will be used to develop an energy management plan and make suggestions about how the district can reduce energy use.
Sands said the study is primarily to improve the schools’ heating and ventilation systems. The district is already tracking energy consumption at schools and using the information to calculate carbon offsets, which is a provincial government requirement for making publicly owned facilities carbon-neutral. Last year, the district paid about $260,000 to Pacific Carbon Trust in carbon offsets; provincially, the total was about $30 million. The Crown corporation then uses the funds to support projects in the private sector, such as biomass systems, fuel switching at mills and energy curtains in greenhouses. In the year since he took on the job of energy manager, Sands says he has learned a lot about the government’s carbon offset program and can understand
the logic of encouraging the private sector to develop innovative and large-scale projects that can significantly reduce energy consumption and CO2 gasses. But he is still waiting to see how a $5-million fund for public-sector energy saving projects will be doled out and said the district has dozens of projects in the hopper that could benefit. And there is another benefit to keeping track of energy consumption at each school. Sands says he gets a kick out of students’ reaction when he shows them how much electricity and natural gas their school uses. “It makes for really good conversation and it gets them to understand the meaning of turning off computers and turning off the lights.” Sands, an SD43 principal seconded to the energy manager job, has two more years in the
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Police seeking missing patient A second man has been reported missing from the Colony Far m Forensic Hospital. Coquitlam RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating 49-year-old Gregory Owen Schleen. He was last seen by a staff member at the hospital on the morning of May 23. Schleen was due to check in at the Coast Cottages on the Riverview Hospital site later in the morning but he never showed up. He is now wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for being unlawfully at large. It’s not the first time Schleen has walked away from Colony Far m. In September 2009, he left the Coast Cottages on a day pass but didn’t return. It’s not known when or where he was eventually located. Schleen is described as a Caucasian man, 6’4” tall and weighing about 250 lb.; he has blond hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a yellow Hawaiian shirt and khaki shorts. Schleen has friends and family along the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island but his whereabouts are unknown. Police are cautioning the public not to approach Schleen, who has a mental disorder, but to contact police. Earlier this week, a Canada-wide warrant was also issued for David Fomradas, a 34-year-old man suffering from bipolar disorder. Fomradas is Caucasian, 5’11” tall and 161 lb.; he has brown hair and blue eyes. Police are also warning the public not to approach him and to call them immediately. spayne@tricitynews.com
• The bridge shelter would be located at Grace Church (2606 Kingsway Ave., PoCo). • It would operate between 9:30 p.m. and 7 a.m. from October to March. • The facility would house a maximum of 30 people. • Shelter users would be provided with two hot meals and a take-away lunch. • Two trained employees would be on site at all times, supported by six to 10 community volunteers. • No person demonstrating obvious intoxication would be admitted and no alcohol, drugs or aggressive behaviour would be tolerated.
Residents of Port Coquitlam will get a chance to weigh in on a temporary homeless shelter being proposed for the Northside Church Grace Campus. Council is expected to set a date at its meeting Monday evening for a public input opportunity on the proposal, which would allow the Hope For Freedom Society to operate a shelter during the winter months. If the initiative is approved, it would provide a bridge between the cold/wet weather mat program’s end and the construction in 2014 of a permanent facility at 3030 Gordon Ave. in Coquitlam. Coun. Michael Wright, who chairs both the social inclusion and smart growth committees, which have overseen the proposal so far, said he has heard several concerns from residents. Unlike the cold/wet weather mat program, which rotated between churches and bused homeless to the
various locations, the bridge shelter would remain at Northside Church throughout the winter. Wright said some residents fear that homeless people could loiter in the neighbourhood outside shelter operating hours. Despite the concerns, he said he will likely support the plan when council votes on final reading. “I think we have enough safeguards in place,” he said. “At the same time, I am very willing to say that if those safeguards are not
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met, I am going to be the first one to say we will close it down.” Hope for Freedom Society (HFFS) director Rob Thiessen said anyone loitering at the site will be asked to leave. If they fail to comply, staff will call 911. Thiessen said HFFS will also provide two community contacts who would be available to respond to concerns
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from residents 24 hours a day. “Every effort will be made to accommodate each person who arrives at the shelter,” he said. “Five years of experience with the cold/wet weather mat program has demonstrated that the need to prevent persons from entering is infrequent at best, and when it has been necessary, these persons have been compliant.” In order for the proposal to receive the necessary approvals, the Hope For Freedom Society will be required to sign a good neighbour agreement with the city. Also, instead of a twoyear temporary use permit initially sought by Hope For Freedom, city staff have proposed a one-year arrangement, which would mean the society would have to renew its permit in 2013.
Celebrate Life 11th Annual Event Saturday May 26, 2012
3:00pm to 4:00pm • Doors open 2:45pm King of Life Lutheran Church 1198 Falcon Drive, Coquitlam Join us in this opportunity to celebrate the lives of our loved ones lost. Co-presented by Crossroads Hospice Society and First Memorial Funeral Services - Burkeview Chapel. Music - Coastal Sound Children's Touring Concert Choir. Refreshments will be served after the service. Please bring a picture or memento of your loved one to be displayed on our memorial table. ADMISSION IS FREE. For more information contact Castine Breckwoldt, Bereavement Services Coordinator at 604-949-2274 or castine.breckwoldt@crossroadshospice.bc.ca
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2012 Spirit of Coquitlam Grant The 2012 Spirit of Coquitlam Grant is focused on achieving the City’s goals by assist-
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iverview Hospital is closing this summer. Will anyone mourn? Will anyone care? Hundreds, even thousands, of Tri-City residents used to work there, and thousands of British Columbians lived there while dealing with mental health issues. Now, the iconic buildings that housed or provided employment for people are film locations or empty shells and their future is uncertain. Should the Riverview lands stay in public hands, as many citizens wish? Does the property have heritage value and should the buildings, or at least some of them, be preserved, and perhaps, reused? Is it just the heritage trees that should be saved? These are the questions members of the public are asked to consider in a series of upcoming meetings. If the public wants to have a say, now is the time to make an effort. Workshops are being held to gather input and the results could shape the future of the 244-acre property for generations to come.
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Happy as a clam whose world is its oyster AS I SEE IT Andrew Holota
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hile chatting with someone the other day, I used the expression, “The world is your oyster.” I stopped and thought: What the heck does that mean? For that matter, why would anyone compare a shellfish to being in control of one’s destiny? Why not a turnip, or a can of sliced peaches? I mean, is “The world is your Dungeness crab” any less ridiculous than oysters? Who comes up with this stuff ? Maybe an oyster farmer? And is he the same guy who coined “happy as a clam?” How could he tell? Buried in wet sand your entire existence... what’s happy about that? As you can tell, it got me to thinking about other silly phrases that have made their way
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into the English language. Some of them have faded away but I still hear them “once in a blue moon.” Now, I don’t know about you, but I’ve never seen a blue moon. Not ever. In fact, I don’t think that’s even possible. So how can there be a “once” if there’s no such thing? Wouldn’t that be “never in a blue moon?” No less confusing is “over the moon.” Now, I understand being delighted or ecstatic but how that relates to a voyage into space just beats me. And actually, that should be around the moon, as any astronaut who has done so can tell you. More nonsensical, though, is “pie in the sky,” which is used to describe unrealistic thinking. Apparently, it hasn’t occurred to anyone that the expression itself is pretty out there. “Burning the midnight oil” is another ancient saying that still crops up in conversation. Correct me if I’m wrong but I believe the
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invention of the electric light bulb and electrical power grids pretty much replaced oil lamps about oh, a century ago, give or take a few decades. But there’s that old expression, still being used to express working late. Same with “fighting hammer and tongs.” Violent confrontation is still pretty much in vogue these days but with hammer and tongs? Aren’t those blacksmithing tools? Who do you know who even has a pair of tongs, other than perhaps the stainless steel kitchen version? Back off, Jack, or you’ll feel the bite of my rubberized vegetable servers! Oooh, there’s a threat. “Raining cats and dogs” is still oft heard — and just plain weird. Somehow, somewhere, someone decided to equate falling droplets of water with plummeting pets. Clearly, this person was drunk as a skunk. And where skunks get liquor, I can’t imagine. Wouldn’t they be asked for ID? You’d think someone else would have im-
mediately challenged the cat/dog precipitation comparison. “Dude, you’re out of your mind. Shut up. It’s just raining really hard, OK?” But no, apparently no one thought to question the insanity of this remark. We just continued to parrot it to this day. And speaking of days, the more contemporary expression “at the end of the day,” makes me crazy. What does that actually mean? Nothing, really, but it’s absolutely ubiquitous. Corporate policies, projects, objectives and all sorts of miscellaneous proclamations and observations are based upon this vague point in the Earth’s rotational cycle. At the end of the day, some day soon, I’d like to see this phrase go away. All day, every day. In the meantime, I’ll just keep on keeping on. If you know what I mean. Andrew Holota is editor of The Abbotsford News, a Black Press sister paper of The Tri-City News.
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FACE TO FACE: Are bike lanes a scourge on city streets or a useful investment?
Lefties’ ideology backs bike lanes V
ancouver’s indomitable mayor is at it again. Good old Gregor Robertson and his cadre of Vision Vancouver greenies are proposing to further congest downtown streets with bike lanes on Point Grey Road and Commercial Drive. Unfortunately, this guy just doesn’t get it. Vancouver is never going to be the bike haven the mayor fantasizes about. The European city model that city council wants to emulate is only successful because those cities, in almost all instances, have shorter commute times and flatter terrain, making bike travel more tenable. Moreover, those cities don’t have the eight-month rainy season Metro Vancouver does. If you travel downtown on a wet morning, you’ll notice that cyclists in the bike lane are a rarity. But Vision Vancouver, like all good socialist groups, doesn’t let reality get in the way of his ideology. It has already spent millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money for separated bike lanes on the Dunsmuir and Hornby corridors. These lanes have resulted in traffic jams for cars and buses, which wastes valuable time and, ironically, creates more pollution; loss of access to businesses; dangerous
cycling conditions; serious safety concerns; and the loss of at least $1 million of annual parking meter revenue for the city. And the worst part of it is there’s no evidence that bike lanes are making Vancouver into a greener city. City hall’s assertions that bike ridership has increased dramatically were refuted last year when a Vancouver newspaper set up its own cameras and found the city’s results were wildly overstated. But even if bike ridership has increased, I would be willing to bet that the majority of new bikers are ex-transit users and not ex-drivers. So, does that really do much to decrease emissions? To be clear, I’m all for trying to get people out of their cars. But for most people, cycling to work is simply not an option. The priority should be on fast-moving transit and making daily life more convenient. Let’s use the money more wisely. Let’s invest in transit and in green technologies. How are those flying cars coming along? Just please stop shoving bike lanes down our throats.
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“Bike lanes seem to work fine. Bike traffic is up 40%. More bikes are helping both people’s health and the environment.” Jim Nelson What’s your take on this week’s Face to Face topic and what they have to say? Email your thoughts to newsroom@tricitynews.com.
hy the ongoing brouhaha over Vancouver’s bike lanes? It has to be a tempest in a teapot. So why is it becoming a hot-button issue — again — in Vancouver? In last fall’s civic election, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson campaigned in part on “establishing a safer network for cyclists in all parts of the city.” He won easily, defeating his closest opponent by almost 19,000 votes (57% to 43% of votes cast). Surely this can only be construed as a mandate to continue the bike lane program. Again, I ask, why the big controversy? When I finally saw the Burrard Bridge bike lane after hearing all the hysterical opposition to it, I expected it to be horrendous — jamming traffic and ruining the bridge for pedestrians. Instead, the lane seemed sensible and liberating, as if it should have always been there. So why should bike lanes, which should be a no brainer for any cosmopolitan city, be resisted with such fervour? Because Vancouver’s mayor is a bit too progressive for the chronically right-wing, like my colleague over there. Mayor Robertson is a lefty, transplanted from the provincial NDP and this is enough for some to oppose anything he does
— even making Vancouver bikefriendly. The only city council voice left to champion this resistance last year was lone NPA councillor Suzanne Anton, who by default, became the spokesperson for the anti-Gregor crowd. But here’s the problem. Ms. Anton is apparently an avid cyclist. And she voted in favour of both the Burrard and Hornby bike lanes (she missed the Dunsmuir vote) and for allotting $250,000 for bike lane infrastructure. But as the right’s only city government champion, the mayoral candidate Anton had to adopt her ridiculous stance against bike lanes. She was in favour of bike lanes but only proper, NPA bike lanes, not those awful lefty Vision Vancouver bike lanes, put in without proper consultation or analysis. It’s a simple case of “If you don’t like the party, criticize the process.” Bike lanes seem to work fine. Bike traffic is up 40%. More bikes are helping both people’s health and the environment. It should be a nonpartisan issue (pun intended). The resistance is more to Mayor Robertson than to bike lanes. I’m not much of a cyclist but I know when someone is peddling something.
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“It’s similar because it feels like you’re forced to agree to something, then deal with the consequences later,” she said. Coun. Craig Hodge, who also attended the LMLGA meeting, echoed her views. “We’re just bystanders in this,” he said. “We haven’t had any real direct input into the contract negotiated by the province and the federal government, and we feel like we have a hammer over our heads right now. “I’m not comfortable with signing a contract that I don’t have all the answers to and I wish the province could have helped us out,” Hodge said B u t C o u n . B re n t Asmundson, also an LMLGA delegate, said he supports the national RCMP contract, which
“There are two choices: sign the contract or do with our own municipal police force.” Coq. Coun. Brent Asmundson to date has been agreed by every province except B.C. “We can only hold out for so long,” he said. “We can ask all the questions we want but it’s not going to change anything. There are two choices at this point: sign the contract or do with our own municipal police force.” And Coun. Linda Reimer, who was also at LMLGA, said she was ready to ratify the contract two weeks ago. “In not supporting it, it means that we don’t want the RCMP and we have effectively given
notice that we want a municipal police force, and that’s extremely expensive,” she said. Municipalities have until next Thursday to ratify the RCMP contract. So far, 41 out of 62 municipal councils in B.C. have signed on. T he city of Por t Coquitlam, which shares the local detachment with Coquitlam, has asked the provincial and federal governments for a further extension — until June 30 — to consider the contract. But a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public
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A strike by Canadian Pacific Railway workers Wednesday didn’t disrupt Tri-City commuters who use West Coast Express to get to downtown Vancouver. Members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference went on strike across the country but an agreement with management facilitated by federal Labour Minister Lisa Raitt kept commuter trains running in the Lower Mainland as well as in Toronto and Montreal. That means that the more than 6,000 people from the north Fraser region who rely on the rail service were able to get to work when the union walked off the job Wednesday morning. “Our fight is not with the working pub-
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Involved on ’net: educator
The same techniques parents use in everyday activities can be used to guide youngsters through the perils of the online universe, says Dave Sands of School District 43. Sands, who works as a district energy manager, offers internet workshops for parents to help them deal with their children’s internet use; he’ll lead one tomorrow (Saturday) at the Executive Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre sponsored by the Coquitlam District P a r e n t A dv i s o r y Council. Sands’ philosophy is permissive when it comes to allowing children to use the inter net — within certain boundaries. His advice to parents, even if they don’t know Facebook from Twitter, is to work collaboratively with their children to establish expectations of appropriate internet use. Although technology may be new and unfamiliar to some, parenting interactions aren’t any different and tough calls have to be made. If a young person exceeds limits on screen time, natural consequences, such as giving up online privileges, would follow. But don’t take away the computer, completely, Sands said, as that will just send a child underground and “you’ll never hear anything again.” Similarly, inappropriate commenting on Facebook could be dealt with the same way as a face-to-face interaction, with a retraction and an apology. Sands suggests developing a contract with children, giving them a say in the rules and the consequences. They will be less likely to break the rules because they would be “breaking their own integrity.” He also counsels parents to be involved as much as possible with their children online and not just in policing computer use. When his daughter used a web cam to talk on the internet, Sands did the same, and says parenting online is easier when parents are pro-active rather than reactive. • The parent education workshop will be held Saturday, May 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Executive Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Prere gistration is required; to confirm, call 604-939-3690. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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sunflowers and they can be hung in every way.” Fo r i n s p i r a t i o n , the students looked at Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch post-Impressionist painter, as well as other artists. Cairns showed students how to make a colour wheel and the way colour can be used in design. General Paint in Coquitlam donated some mis-tinted paint and students used the mixes to create a
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When school lets out at the end of June, the windows of many TriCity public schools are covered with plywood to protect them from vandals. But at Sir Frederick Banting middle school in Coquitlam, the plywood will look a little friendlier — and certainly more colourful — this summer. The school, located a block off Como Lake Avenue, gets its share of vandalism each summer but the parent advisory council and students thought the plain plywood was ugly. Instead of averting their eyes from the building during the summer months, they took action and started a school painting project. This s u m m e r, Banting will look like an Impressionist painting instead of a war zone. “It looked kind of spooky with the windows all boarded up,” said Teanna Lackner, a Grade 8 student, whose
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Sir Frederick Banting middle school students Rose Dobrovinska and Anusha Kassan paint a board that will be hung up to prevent vandalism at their school this summer as part of a school art project. mom, Bonnie Gibson is on the school PAC. She talked to her mom about beautifying the boards and the PAC took on the project, paying for the paint and collecting other supplies from local paint stores. “We thought it would be neat if we could paint them and make them look ‘happier,’” Lackner said. The project required a manager and art teacher Linda Cairns took the job on with enthusiasm. She painted a few
of the boards last summer in the “Mondrian” style — simple blocks in primary colours inspired by Dutch painter Pieter Mondriaan — but it wasn’t enough. Over the past several weeks, the painting job has become a class art project for about 200 students in Grades 6 to 8. “I had a sudden inspiration,” is how Cairns described the sunflower motif she chose after seeing a profuse array of them in a store catalogue. “Everyone loves
rainbow of colours for their designs. It was a big job, requiring lunchtime volunteers as well as classroom time for painting, and by the end of the school year, 64 large plywood boards of varying sizes will have been painted by students using their own designs. Lackner is thrilled to see the project coming together after all these weeks — and just before
she graduates to high school at Dr. Charles Best. “It’s great that something that I did is going to stay for a long time.” Her friend Sophie Bruneau, also in Grade 8, a g rees. “T his is our way to show that Banting is a community. We want to show we’re a school that does things together,” said Bruneau. “This is our legacy.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Port Moody issued the development permit for its new fire hall but not without some griping over its environmental implications. Coun. Rick Glumac, who has pushed for the fire hall to be certified with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold standard and to be built with a green roof, again voiced concer n over the hall’s proximity to nearby sensitive environmental areas. “Because of the infringement on the wetlands, I have reservations about this layout,” he said. “I can’t support it at this time but I still think it’s a great design.” Coun. Diana Dilworth, who has “from the be ginning said we have one chance to build it right,” said she believes the city is not doing the right thing. “I think it’s a good design but it’s the wrong location,” she said. “For us to get away with things that we wouldn’t let a developer get away with is a shame.” But Coun. Gerry Nuttall said it was simply time to move on and build the hall. He emphasized that the project manager is a certified LEED designer and “if we can’t trust him, we’re in big trouble.” Mayor Mike Clay agreed the fire hall design is a good one but its layout on the site brings environmental drawbacks. “I’m supporting this somewhat reluctantly,” he said, thanking staff for “making the best of a bad situation.” B o t h D i lwo r t h and Glumac voted against issuing the development permit; C o u n . Ro s e m a r y Small was absent. spayne@tricitynews.com
Neighbours of a proposed 149-unit development in Port Moody’s Chineside spoke out ag ainst the project Tuesday at a public hearing. The Terravista Place residents expressed concern that the building adds far too much density for the site and would disrupt a sensit ive e nv i ro n m e n t a l area. One woman, an avid gardener at the Inlet Community Gardens since 2002, said the rooftop gardens proposed would attract pests and would soon become a “weed-infested eyesore.” Moody Centre resident Wendy Swalwell spoke in favour of the development, saying it’s better to add density with a project such as this than allow developers to cash in along the Evergreen Line by wiping out the city’s historic centre. The development will sit on a 4.3-acre site, with about 1.2 acres set aside for park land. The U-shaped structure will feature ground-floor townhouses and one- to three-bedroom layouts. Earlier this month, council supported first two readings of the zoning and official community plan amendments for the project, which was first proposed in 2006. Staff have supported the plan because its ter raced design means the building will appear to be three storeys from Henry Street and no more than six from any other side. Bylaw adoption will be considered at the June 12 meeting. Other Port Moody news:
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mixed-use development at Clarke and Moody streets fell flat, and it wasn’t because of density concerns. “I don’t want to approve the current design, I don’t like it,” said Mayor Mike Clay. He was backed up by Coun. Gerry Nuttall, who also panned the design. The project calls for 99 residential units and nearly 7,000 sq. ft. of commercial space. Minor changes to the official community plan and zoning bylaw are needed to accommodate the project, which will be located within a five-minute walk of the proposed Port Moody Central Evergreen Line station.
Councillors Diana Dilworth and Bob Elliott supported the application so that it could go to public hearing but the motion was defeated by Nuttall, Clay and Coun. Rick Glumac.
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A proposal that the city require wildlife-resistant garbage containers for commercial properties failed to make the grade for Moody council. Staff had crafted the policy, which would have required all commercial properties to secure food sources or garbage to prevent wildlife from accessing it, in response to a request made in January by the commit-
tee of the whole. Council members balked at the $3,000 public education cost as well as an additional $5,000 annually for bylaw enforcement. Mayor Mike Clay said the policy veered into “nanny state” territory and was unnecessary given the extensive public education that has already taken place through PoMo’s Bear Aware program.
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Rosen remembered Mingle with mayors on July 5 for work in villages THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The villages of Anmore and Belcarra lost a trusted colleague and friend this month with the death of their longtime planning consultant, Michael Rosen. Rosen became the planner for Belcarra in the spring of 1981, less than two years after the village incorporated, and for Anmore in 1987. Mayors Ralph Drew and Heather Anderson said Rosen’s advice and influence in both villages were invaluable over the past 30 years. Rosen wrote the first official community plans for Belcarra and Anmore and guided all the subsequent plans and bylaws since then. “He did a tremendous job,” said Drew. “He had a particular knack for dealing with people... and he’s going to be a real loss.” Drew, who joined Belcarra’s first council in 1979 and has served
MICHAEL ROSEN as mayor since 1984, said Rosen’s strength was in understanding the dynamics of small communities, particularly in rural settings. Rosen “humanized” the process of planning, which can range from exceedingly dry to highly emotional and contentious decisions, Drew said. “He had a wonderful, folksy way of bringing everyone down to earth and understanding it.” On May 10, Belcarra village council unanimously awarded Rosen the Freedom of the Municipality in recognition of his 31 years of service. The village was able to bestow the award just a few days before Rosen passed away in his West Vancouver home, sur-
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Friday, May 25 ZUMBA NIGHT
Shake it up for a good cause at “I Gave My Heart to Malayah,” a zumba night fundraiser for a local family whose three-year-old daughter is about to undergo heart surgery. The event is at Cedar Drive elementary (3150 Cedar Dr., PoCo) from 7 to 8 p.m. and admission is $10/$8.
Saturday, May 26 WALK ON
Join Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart for his weekly walk, a chance to enjoy the city’s great outdoors with the man in charge. Stewart will be tackling a gentle walk up to the high knoll at Minnekhada Regional Park, stopping to enjoy the magnificent views of Coquitlam and the valley below. Meet at 8 a.m. at the parking lot off Quarry Road.
TREASURE HUNTS
Go hunting for the next garage-sale Group of Seven at these two Coquitlam events: the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church sale (1504 Sprice Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) features yard sale fare and home baking, with money raised going to work in the Downtown Eastside and local youth; and the Como Lake United Church sale (535 Marmont St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.), where there will be hardware, furniture, toys and more.
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Sit down for a cuppa tea at the Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary’s 13th annual spring tea, at the Parklane Room at the hospital from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tickets are going fast, and are available at the hospital’s gift shop.
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Help fill the Share food bank during the Rotary Generous Hearts Food Drive, taking place at eight Tri-City grocery stores today and tomorrow. All four Rotary clubs have
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The Quiring Chamber Players (above) perform with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Dale Barltrop (right), as well as other VSO guests, including cellist Olivia Blander (top right). Guests will hear works by Ravel, Brahms, as well as the string quartet piece, Half Wolf Dances Mad in the Moonlight, by Terry Riley. The concert is at the Evergreen Cultural Centre starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35/$30/$15, available at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555. joined forces for the event, and more than 100 shifts will be filled by volunteers eager to fill the food bank’s shelves. Participating stores are: Safeway (Sunwood Square and Shaughnessy Station); Thrifty Foods (Austin Station and Suter Brook); Save-On Foods (Pinetree Village and Ottawa Street); and Marketplace IGA (Parkway Boulevard and Ioco Road). You can help out by purchasing tinned meat, peanut butter, canned vegetables or rice and dropping it with Rotary members outside the store.
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Taste wines from the top wineries throughout B.C. at the Best of BC Uncorked wine-tasting festival, running tonight at the PoMo city hall Galleria from 7 to 9:30 p.m. More than 35 local and Okanagan wineries are participating, meaning there will be plenty of red, white and rose to enjoy. There will also be some light snacks available but
with so much great wine at your fingertips, organizers recommend eating before you arrive. Tickets are available at www.bcuncorked.ca.
Sunday, May 27 CADET SWAP
The Port Moody Legion and the army cadets are teaming up for the first annual swap meet fundraiser, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Legion (2513 Clarke St., PoMo). Shop for baked goods, crafts and new and used items, and grab some lunch off the barbecue while you’re at it. Proceeds support the cadet corps and veterans at the Legion.
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Here’s your chance to learn more about the Music for Young Children program at an open house at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette
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MANY IN MOTION Clockwise from immediate right: The crowd on Thermal Drive for the Rick Hansen relay last Friday surges to the finish line with Hansen in the middle. Medal bearer Melodie Richards. Kwayhquitlum middle school students, including Emma MacDonald and Melanie Law, wait for Hansen. Medal bearer TinaLouise Harris with the Man in Motion. Taylor Mitchell, 15, and Madelyn, 3, wait on the steps of their grandmother’s Thermal Drive home for the relay. And Derek Hanson and his eightmonth-old son, Ethan, who shook his relay tambourine.
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BOOKS PLUS: What’s on in Tri-City libraries
Book clubs galore in summer digital camcorders, gift certificates and more. They can use the Teen App to post reviews of their favourite summer reads, get reading lists and more. • Adults: Read books and win fabulous prizes. Adults can uncover lots of strange but true things this summer at the library. They can pick up their reading records and enter to win prizes throughout the summer.
Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the TriCities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
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• Book clubs: Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Coquitlam Public Library hosts two Monday book clubs where members meet once a month to discuss a book chosen at the previous meeting — and new members are always welcome. The evening book club meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the board room at the Poirier Branch. The afternoon book club meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the program room at the City Centre branch. To register for the evening club, call Jason at 604-937-4148, Ext. 238; for the afternoon club, call Janice at 604-9374140 (or just drop-in). CPL also has several book club titles that are available for loan to community book clubs. To reserve a title, call or email Kathy or Lynn at 604-937-4140. On June 4, the Evening Book Club will discuss Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
TERRY FOX
Terry Fox has several summer reading clubs for 2012 (registration for all summer reading clubs begins in June): • Children: TFL encourages kids to investigate great reading this summer in the Strange… But True? summer reading club. Registered participants will receive a free reading record and bookmark and there will be fun free programs, contests and displays all summer. Kids who complete their reading record will be eligible to receive a special summer reading club medal. As well, kids can get free tickets to a magic show, sizzling mad science, stories on wheels and lively musical fun. (And younger children are welcome to join the special Read to Me Club.) • Teens: Teens in Grades 7 to 12 are invited to discover strange but true things at the library this summer. Drop by at the beginning of June and pick up your free reading record and bookmark. Prizes this year include netbooks,
For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604927-7999.
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• Summer reading: Kids of all ages can sign up for PMPL’s free, fun summer reading club.
Those who read for 50 days over the summer can win books, prizes and a reading medal. Club members are also invited to PoMo’s amazing programs. Learn about animal conservation with Cinemazoo or watch explosive experiments with Mad Science. Registration starts June 1, in person only at the library. • Golf for a cause: Enjoy a day on the green and make your community a better place. Port Moody Public Library’s Links to Literacy Golf Tournament funds many library services that support literacy for all ages. Join community members and local businesses for 18 holes of golf, great prizes and contests, and a banquet dinner at the beautiful Meadow Gardens
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course in August. For more information, call 604-469-4686 or email dsolem@portmoody.ca. • Tech Café: If you’ve got basic computer questions, PMPL has the answers. You can join teen volunteers to explore simple computer issues such as mousing, saving and moving files, or creating an email account. Bring your e-reader for help with downloading free library e-books or find out how to use Facebook and other social media. Drop in to the library’s ParkLane Room between 2:30 and 4 p.m. on Thursdays in July and August. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Suter Brook – Port Moody, B.C. The Onni Group is constructing the second last parcel of Suter Brook Village. The existing City bylaw (Land Use Contract) permits a 9 storey hotel at this location. With the Evergreen Line becoming a reality, Onni believes an office building at this site will better serve the local community. Onni has applied to the City of Port Moody to amend the Land Use Contract to allow for this new use. Date & Time: Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM Location: “The Residences” Sales Center, Suter Brook Village 395 Capilano Road, Port Moody Contact: Brendan Yee at byee@onni.com or 604-602-7711. Visit our website: www.suterbrookoffice.com Please join us at the scheduled open house listed above. Onni representatives will be on-hand to answer any questions regarding the Land Use Contract amendment.
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Help at Fox for immigrants in search of work Are you a newcomer to Canada? Are you interested in connecting your skills to the Canadian workplace? Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSBC) and Port Coquitlam’s
Drug info at Share series Share Family and Community Services’ alcohol and drug program is hosting a free education series that runs through June. The program is open to Tri-City residents and has important information for those who have an alcohol or drug problem or for those concerned about their use. It will help those people affected by others’ use, to understand addicts and addictive behaviour. There is no cost for this g roup, runs which Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Share, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody. The format consists of a video, a brief presentation, and open discussion. Remaining topics will vary from week to week as outlined below: • May 30: Drinking, drugs and driving — How the new laws will affect you. You will learn about blood alcohol levels, the .05 determining impaired drivers. We will also discuss how drugs impair our judgement. • June 6: Mental illness, depression and addiction — Many people have a substance problem and are coping with mental issues. Understanding the links between the two issues will be tonight’s goal. • June 13: Substance affected — How others’ misuse or abuse of alcohol and drugs affects us. How to help others. • June 20: Stage ll recovery — Life in the future. For more information, phone 604936-3900.
Terry Fox Library are hosting a session next week on Skills Connect for Immigrants. You may qualify for the program — to be held on Tuesday, May 29 — if you:
• are eager to learn and motivated to build your career in Canada; • have a clear and reasonable job target; • can speak at an intermediate to advanced level of English;
• have been in Canada for less than five years and are a permanent resident; • are unemployed or underemployed (working outside of your field or at a lower level);
At a session, facilitated by employment counsellors Seann Sinclaire and Alan MacInroy, you can learn about Skills Connect, an initiative by ISSBC that helps ease the transition
of skilled immigrants into the Canadian workforce by connecting them with industry-specific skills training, credential evaluation and job search services. The presentation and screen-
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Get a look at SFU at open house Saturday Simon Fraser University is expecting more than 10,000 people at its open house tomorrow (Saturday), from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. atop Burnaby Mountain. There will be more than 100 interactive exhibits, presentations and performances across campus, where about 1,500 students, staff and faculty from all three SFU campuses will be available to answer questions about programs and their experiences at the university. It’s a free, all-ages event and will be held rain or shine. Kidfriendly activities are planned for convocation mall, turning it into a giant carnival. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is hosting a modified version of the board game The Game of Life that will see participants face common situations a typical first-year student would encounter. The aim is to reduce the anxiety of students coming to university and raise awareness of the resources and support services SFU offers. “The open house is evidence of our commitment to being Canada’s
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families who are contemplating enrolling in Simon Fraser University, this is your chance to personally experience the enthusiasm and energy that characterizes our university.” SFU is also giving away more than $26,000 in prizes at the event, including free tuition (up to $2,506.50 for 15 credits), an iPad, a trip to Haida Gwaii, and accommodation in SFU residence for one semester. For more information, visit www.sfu.ca/openhouse.
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Job hunting? Be careful: BBB Better Business Bureau is warning university and high school students looking for work this summer to be careful to avoid job scams. “Students are in a unique position where they may not have a lot of work experience, and applying for a job which requires no work experience and a high salary often sounds very enticing,” says Lynda Pasacreta, outgoing president and CEO of Mainland B.C. “The reality is these are closer to pyramid schemes rather than legitimate work opportunities.” Many inter net and newspaper ads have posting that claim “Summer job, make $300 a day!” or “Last year, our employees made $10,000 over the summer.” Here are 10 tip-offs that the “employment opportunity” could be a scam: • Big bucks for simple tasks. Watch out if they promise to pay you a lot of money for jobs that don’t seem to require much effort or skill. If it sounds too good to be true; it might be a scam. • Job offers out of nowhere from strangers. If they offer you a job without getting an application from you first, meeting you, or doing an interview, it’s probably a scam. Don’t hand your personal employment information to such folk (especially
your Social Insurance Number!). That could lead to identity theft. • Requests for up-front payments. If someone wants you to make an advance payment to “get in” on the ground floor of a new business opportunity - especially if it’s a big investment, or you don’t have much information about the deal - this is a big red flag. Don’t do it. “Advance fee scams” are very common and they come in many varieties. • They ask you to wire the money. If you wire a payment to somebody, it’s gone forever. Wire transfers of money are a convenient and perfectly legitimate service. But scam artists often ask you to wire payments that they are requesting (especially to destinations in other countries!) because they know you won’t be able to get your money back. • High pressure to do it now. Don’t be in a hurry to accept an unsolicited offer of work, or to make a business investment, particularly if the other party is asking you to spend your money on the deal. Take your time. If somebody tries to convince you that this is a “limited time” offer and you have to act now, just tell them to forget it. Ignore anybody who pushes you to agree. High pressure is a big sign that something’s wrong. • Refusal to give you full
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Stroke k victims REDi to recover A few days after suffering a stroke in November 2011, Randy Arbuthnot w a s ly i n g i n Roya l Columbian Hospital unable to move his left arm. He would look at it, willing it to move, but it would just lie there motionless, as if it belonged to someone else. Eventually, the 59-yearold Port Coquitlam resident couldn’t move his left arm or leg at all. “It’s really weird, when you look at your arm and you can’t move it,” said Arbuthnot, whose speech was largely unaffected by the stroke. “Mainly I was put off by the fact that I had to learn to walk again. I’d already done that once.” After two weeks at RCH he was transferred to Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody for seven weeks of intensive occupational and physical therapy, but Arbuthnot was eager to get home. His wife and daughter visited him daily, but Arbuthnot was bored and missed his three cats. Soon he’d worked his way from wheelchair to cane, skipping the walker. Arbuthnot knew once he got home he’d have stairs to conquer — 30 of them — and he wanted to be ready. A new Fraser Health outpatient rehab program meant Arbuthnot could continue his therapy while living at home. T h e Re h a b E a rl y Discharge (REDi) program was launched last summer at Eagle Ridge and Surrey Memorial
and targets patients who still need rehab but no longer require 24/7 care. It’s based on research that shows patients improve faster when discharged earlier. REDi allows patients to go home on average about 10 days sooner, which frees up hospital beds and speeds up the outpatient’s recovery. “It’s the best of both worlds,” said Val Spurrell, Fraser Health’s executive director of clinical programs and operations for Rehab, Older Adult and Allied Health. “We’ve created a program that provides great service with great outcomes, and the feedback from patients has been so positive. It’s also increasing our capacity. By reducing inpatient stays, we can see more patients.” REDi patients attend
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on-one physiotherapy for his left arm but expects to be cleared to drive in June, and even hopes to return to work soon after that. Eventually, Arbuthnot aims to get back to his fitness club and to hit his favourite hiking trails. “Our philosophy is that home is best,” Spurrell said. “In the past many services were only provided in a hospital. This program is changing that. It’s allowing people to be at home with their families and receive the same level of care they could receive in the hospital.” REDi has since expanded to Peace Arch Hospital and Queen’s Park Care Centre and it’s also being considered for other Fraser health sites.
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$56,000 in grants, scholarships and bursaries $ The Coquitlam Foundation, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, will distribute more than $56,000 in grants, scholarships and bursaries next Tuesday at its annual awards night. Community groups s u ch a s t h e P l a c e Maillardville Society, the Burquitlam Lions Care Centre, the Tri-Cities Community Television Society and the Children of the Street Society will receive grants of $3,500 from the Builder’s Trust, one of two dozen donoradvised and foundationdirected funds administered by the foundation. As well, three Coquitlam students will receive awards of $1,500 each from the newly established James Gordon Stewart Fund. In all, 18 students and 19 community groups will receive $56,427.90 in funding (see
www.coquitlamfoundation.com for the complete list). The awards night is being held at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre and will begin with appetizers and refreshments at 6:30 p.m., to be followed by presentations at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the SD43 Student Glee Club and the Children of the Street Society. Tickets are free but attendees are asked to pre-register by calling 604-468-9598 or emailing info@coquitlamfoundation.com. Over the past two decades, the Coquitlam Foundation has distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars and now manages about $2.2 million in foundationdirected and donor-advised funds. Over the past year, it
has established a record number of new funds, including the James Gordon Stewart Fund, the Coquitlam Centre Bursary Fund, the Community Diversity Fund and the Coquitlam Public Library Living Legacy Fund. It will ark its anniversary at a 20-Year celebration event scheduled for Nov. 15 at the Red Robinson Show Theatre at the Boulevard Casino. The Coquitlam Foundation, a registered charitable organization, accepts donations c/o PO Box 2, 1207 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 7Y3, or through its website, www.coquitlamfoundation.com.
And the winners are: grant, bursary recipients Coquitlam Foundation 2012 bursary, scholarship and grant recipients: • Raymond A. LeClair Scholarship, $1,500: Kayla Phillips • Brodie Campbell Memorial Scholarship, $1,000: Connor Stroup • James Gordon Stewart Fund Scholarships, $1,500 each: Kathryn Beck, Jai Xin (Ivy) Tan, Jamie Shorter • Coquitlam Foundation Education Fund bursaries of $500 each: Kathleen Chu, Helen Huang, Derek Schaper, Arturo Bustillos and Maana Javadi • Mayor’s Community Fund Scholarships ($500 each): Pinetree secondary — Ho Yi Kwan, Jihoon Choi; Dr. Charles Best — Danny Pavel, Jessica Park; Gleneagle — Juanpaolo Mercado, Louise Hung; Centennial — Erin Keltie, Cole Milton
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• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary spring tea, 12:30-2 p.m. in ERH’s ParkLane Room; a few tickets are still available at the hospital gift shop. • 1st Port Coquitlam Scouts bottle drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Kilmer elementary school, PoCo. For assured pick up, call 604-970-2579. • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church yard and bake sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1504 Sprice Avenue.; regular yard sale fare and home baking; all proceeds go to charity, including work in the Downtown Eastside and youth on the edge in the Tri-Cities. • Community garage sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m, Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam (enter in parking garage off the lane at 535 Marmont St.); hardware, collectibles, furniture, household and outdoor items, toys and more. • PoCo Purina Walk for Dog Guides, a fundraiser to help provide dog guides to people with disabilities; registration opens at 9 a.m., 5 km walk starts at 10 a.m. No registration fee and 100% of funds raised will go towards raising, training and placing dog guides at no cost to those in need. For info, registration or donation: www.purinawalkfordogguides.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 27
• Fundraising garage sale, 1:30-3:30 p.m., River Springs rec centre, 1950 Lodge Dr., Coquitlam; sale items include plants, baked goods, used books and raffle baskets. All proceeds go to support Philanthropic Education Organization. Info: 604-464-0235. • Riverview Preservation Society meets, 1:15-3 p.m., Burnaby Public Library, McGill branch, 4594 Albert St., Burnaby.
TUESDAY, MAY 29
• Coquitlam Foundation awards night at Evergreen
more. Admission: $5/child, adults and infants get in free. First 125 children to attend will receive Science World admission.
MAY 26: SPRING FUN IN ANMORE
• Friendly Forest Parent Co-operation Preschool spring festival, 1-4 p.m., in gym at Anmore elementary school, 30 Elementary Rd., Anmore. Move and groove with children’s entertainer Music with Marnie; also: ice cream snacks, face painting, activities for the kids, a toddler play area, fun raffles and more. Tickets: $10 per person or $35 for a family of four. Children under two get in for free. Tickets are available at the door or at www.friendlyforestpreschool.com. Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam; foundation will be distributing $55,000 in grants, bursaries and scholarships to local students and community groups. Appetizers and refreshments at 6:30 p.m., presentations at 7 p.m. Entertainment by the SD43 Student Glee Club and Children of the Street Society. Tickets are free but pre-register by calling 604468-9598 or emailing info@ coquitlamfoundation.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 1
• Centennial secondary school Show and Shine, 6-9 p.m., in the student parking lot (off Winslow Avenue), Coquitlam; event is fundraiser to support students pursuing careers in automotives and participants are invited to bring their vehicles, ready to show and shine – all proceeds go to fund the Geoff McElgunn Automotive Scholarship Award. Participant cost is $15; pre-register by emailing jhutchins@telus.net. Spectators welcome.
SATURDAY, JUNE 2
• Children’s clothing and toy sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1843 Chalmers Ave., PoCo, is a fundraising event for Clara, a 5-year-old PoCo girl who was diagnosed with leukemia in February; items for sale include: 20 tables of boys’ and girls’ clothing in sizes infant to 10 ranging from 25 cents to $2; six tables of cars, trucks, puzzles, games and lots of special finds; more than 500 children’s
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• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 7 p.m., in ERH’s ParkLane Room. Guests welcome. • Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. Guest speaker will be discussing nutrition and diets for a healthy approach to cancer. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge
• Hyde Creek Watershed Society monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., at Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo; guests welcome. Info: 604461-3474 or www.hydecreek.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 8 • Trinity United Church’s Social Justice Film Festival kicks off at 7 p.m. with “Enemy Aliens,” a film about a stateless Palestinian swept up with hundreds of other Muslims in the U.S., all victims of post-9/11 Islamaphobia; speaker and discussion afterwards; admission by donation. The festival continues
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Pass the flowers & make sure to do it safely IN THE GARDEN Brian Minter Ensure flowers you serve not toxic
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hefs have been incorporating flowers into their culinary displays for many years and today that trend is moving into our homes as more and more often we enhance our dinner plates with a garnish of edible flowers. You have to know what you’re doing when it comes to eating flowers, though, because carelessness can cause more than just a tummy ache. Let’s face it, even when flowers are used to enhance the presentation of a plate, very few folks will
actually eat the blossoms. The fact is that many of these edible flowers have interesting flavours but most are not so tasty that you would ask for seconds. The idea is to fill them with exotic foods or to create sauces and syrups with distinct flair and flavour. Some, like nasturtiums, add just the right amount of spice to a tossed salad. The following suggestions contain some sure bets for the more daring culinary artist. Herbs are always interesting and fairly safe. Of course, we have chives to spice things up but what about those clover-like pink blossoms that appear? When the buds first open, they apparently have a slight onion flavour but as they mature, the flowers become rather tough and tasteless. Borage, on the other hand, has
a delightful cucumber taste. The borage flower is really quite beautiful, a match for many of our annuals. It will look good on any plate but you must remove the hairy sepals from each flower before it is used. Lavender flowers have a wonderful perfume and really freshen up the closet but English lavender (Lavendula augustifolia) has a slightly sweet lemon flavour and is often used in cooking. Most other lavender varieties, by the way, taste quite medicinal. Sage is another herb with an interesting flavour. It’s spiky pink liatris-like flower stem can be stripped and the flowers sprinkled over a bed of rice. Anise hyssop also has a full spiky pink flower head with a flavour that hints of root beer. Fennel, with it’s lacy dill-like yellow flowers, adds a delightful touch to
tomatoes or stuffed peppers. Rosemary flowers are slightly medicinal in flavour, as are the rather plain white flowers of the most popular herb, basil. ‘Butter Blossom’ squash has come into vogue lately too. Zucchini and many other squash blossoms are large and easy to stuff but the new ‘Butter Blossom’ squash flowers are apparently tops. Incidentally, most summer squash, like zucchini and scallopini, are at their prime in flavour while the blossom is still on the squash. The blossoms all have a slight squash flavour but the yellow flowers make quite a statement on one’s plate. Pansies are one of the most beautiful of all blossoms. They all have a slight floral flavour and they are a real novelty. Giant pansies tend to be a little pretentious, so stick to the
More details in a longer version of this column at tricitynews.com smaller viola varieties like ‘Johnny-Jump-Ups’. Nasturtiums are certainly one of the best known edible flowers. They have a flavour similar to watercress and as I mentioned, they are quite at home in salads. The new ‘Whirlybird’ series are the best to use because of the absence of the usual black spur. They also come in separate colours, so now you can even colour coordinate your salads! Most folks who have a vegetable garden or even a patio, usually have a ‘Scarlet Runner’ bean climbing up a pole or fence. Well, their flowers are edible and taste of nectar and bean. Those of you
who complain that you just get flowers and no fruit all summer now have a solution to that problem. If you get into the habit of incorporating flowers into your cuisine, be very specific about the ones you use. Many beautiful flowers can be toxic and that is why I always refer to the book Poisonous Plants of the United States and Canada by John M. Kingsbury (Prentice-Hall Inc., 1964). Many plants are listed as toxic, while others have yet to be proven safe. Some of the annual varieties to avoid are the following: snapdragons, petunias, impatiens, sweet peas and larkspur. Perennials to watch out for are prim-
roses, Bachelor’s Buttons, lupines, Lily of the Valley, Lobelia cardinalis, most anemones and monkshood. Flowering bulbs are beautiful, especially narcissus but you must be selective here too. Iris, Autumn Crocus, Amaryllis belladonna and anemones should be left alone. Azalea and rhododendron blossoms are spectacular in the spring but they are listed as slightly toxic. Do not use any variety of hydrangea, laburnum or the exotic weeping wisteria blossoms. To be sure the flowers you place on someone’s plate are safe, you must do a little more than just select the right varieties. It is also important to keep them free of toxic sprays. Remember: well grown and cared for plants are the last ones to be affected by insects and disease.
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‘Pre-planning saves you ... headaches in the end’
s for new homeowners With the ever-growing amount of available home technology, buyers need to keep an eye on the trends as well as their future plans. “Pre-planning saves you money and headaches in the end,” says Lee Rente of Encore Security and Automation. He suggests that homeowners think about what they will eventually want. Everything from cameras to speakers will need to have a wire somewhere. The first tip Rente gives buyers is to make sure the house is pre-wired for sound, security, television and Internet. “Making sure a wire is where it needs to be will save you a lot of money in the end,” he says, since having to go in and
wire a house once the drywall is up will force the installer to cut holes in walls and ceilings to run the wire through. If you’re planning to mount a television, Rente recommends you look at the construction of your home first. “It is very difficult to hang a TV on steel studding,” he says. “It doesn’t really support weight well.” Instead, he tells homeowners to look for a piece of wood between the studs and behind the drywall. The advice he gives homeowners is to share. “Always tell the tradespeople your ideas,” he says, adding that it will help both parties on their journey to creating the perfect home.
On the bottom floor, all of the units have single-car garages except for B-plan homes, which come with tandem garages. Homes with singlecar garages include finished basement spaces with a bedroom and bathroom. For your guests, pathways crisscrossing the development will link
visitor parking with each building. Brady says these walking spaces add a sense of community to Pier 16. “It feels like you’re walking up to a home, not a number,” she says. Homes at Pier 16 start at $369,900. For more information, visit www. pier16.ca or call 604-542-1616.
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Step up into class at Pier 16. The project, from developer Woodbridge Homes, features 41 threeand four-bedroom townhomes right in the heart of South Surrey. Touring the show home, it becomes clear how many small choices in the finishings add up to a satisfying whole. Where many developments opt for intricate, colourful and showy tile backsplashes in the kitchen, Pier 16 offers a relatively simple pattern with larger, plain tiles that remind the viewer of exposed brick. It provides an air of confidence, like someone who knows they don’t need to show off. Sales manager Trina Brady says this approach has made Pier 16 popular among younger and older buyers alike. “It’s very classy and simple; you can dress it up with add-ons,” she says. “It leaves it as a blank slate for the buyer to fill.” You get this sense from the whole kitchen: the quartz countertops are a little thicker than usual and the undermount sink is a little deeper than usual. It adds up to a satisfying package. The main floor kitchen/dining room/ living room has an open concept layout, and it flows well from one setting to the next. Brady says she encountered a bit of skepticism when describing the L-shaped kitchen, but that quickly dissipated when they saw the room in person. That’s because the kitchen L remains unobtrusive even as it stretches into the middle of the space. “The design here really makes it feel like a large island and not a barrier,” Brady says. Every home includes nine-foot ceilings, and you will get tons of light coming in from the generously sized windows. Heading upstairs, you’ll find the same big, bright windows in all of the bedrooms along with a good amount of closet space. A huge deck flows out from the master bedroom and over the driveway.
It spans the entire width of the house while extending out by eight feet, which provides lots of outdoor space for relaxing as well as shelter for your car. The master ensuite comes with a marble countertop, his-and-hers sinks and an oversize glass shower. The shower is big without becoming obtrusive and taking over the bathroom. Brady says the glass walls on the shower kept the space wide open. “To have it all see-through takes away barriers that would otherwise obstruct views where a normal wall would be,” she says.
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Kitchens at Pier 16, above, are built in an open concept layout that flows into the living and dining areas, top. With nine-foot ceilings and chic laminate flooring, the homes are modern and elegant, and include thoughtful details such as quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances and plenty of natural light from the large windows.
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To view call Mindy 604.826.1000
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47.51 Acres Farm Land!!
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Centrally located with many updates!! Electrical upgraded w/new CSA #, newer roof! New skirting, flooring, windows, new ceiling in mbdrm & hallway! Fully fenced & private yard! $76,500
Super sized backyard! Completely renovated mobile with huge addition. Fantastic backyard features a shed. Pad rent $420. per month. Affordable living! $69,900
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To view call Mindy 604.826.1000
To view call Mindy 604.826.1000
To view call Mindy 604.826.1000
To view call Mindy 604.826.1000
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Goalie woes cost Jr. A’s By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
from successive Canadian Senior Gymnastics championships in gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling. His feats on the trampoline began to attract attention in Maillardville when Our Lady of Lourdes gym team was established in 1950. Starting as a 12-year-old at the 1954 nationals, he won a number of national titles, while recorded a couple of Canadian firsts – including the first Canadian to perform the triple-twisting back somersault. He qualified for the Pan Am Games. Godin would later coach the national team. • Norm McLeod was a member of Canada’s first-ever World Cup soccer team, scoring the nation’s first goal in the tournament.
For the last three seasons, other B.C. Junior ‘A’ l a c ro s s e l e a g u e teams have measured themselves against the mighty Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs. On Wednesday, the Langley Jr. Thunder did it literally. Jr. A’s starting goalie David DiRuscio and his back-up, Michael Pecchia, were both ejected late in the second period for wearing o v e r s i z e d e q u i p - M. DINSDALE m e n t , allowing Langley to race back and out-score Coquitlam 8-3 in the third period on way to 12-11 victory at Poirier Sports Complex. The loss dropped the Jr. A’s to 6-1 on the season, while the Jr. Thunder improved to 3-4. “Our goalies’ equipment is no bigger than anybody else’s,” said Jr. A’s head coach Neil Dinsdale. “It was certainly news to both of them [that it was illegal].” The Jr. A’s darted to a 5-0 first-period lead and were up comfortably at the time of Ontarioproduct DiRuscio’s and Pecchia’s ejections, forcing Intermediate call-up Conner Stroup to tend net the final 25 minutes of the game. Rattled by the rulings, the Jr. A’s simply collapsed in front of their young stopper, Dinsdale said. “I think we were trying to do too much individually and not doing it together as a team,” Dinsdale said. “It wasn’t for lack of trying... we just came apart on the defensive end.” Just to make a point, Dinsdale requested an equipment check on Thunder goalie Keenan Lambright with just over a minute remaining and he, too, was deemed illegal and removed from the game.
see THREE BUILDERS, page 57
see SAINTS SLIP, page 58
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Game 7 hero Colin Doyle hoists the Mann Cup as the Coquitlam Adanacs celebrate their first and only Canadian national box lacrosse championship in 2001 in Vancouver.
Amazing A’s hit hall of fame By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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ard to believe it’s been more than a decade since the Senior ‘A’ Adanacs pulled off, arguably, the most remarkable and thrilling victory in Coquitlam sports history. Harder to believe is the manner in which they did it. Down 8-4 entering the third period, the A’s roared back to triumph 10-9 over Ontario’s Brampton Excelsiors on Colin Doyle’s top-shelf tally with 34.7 seconds left to win the deciding seventh game in the 2001 Mann Cup national box lacrosse championship before 5,000-plus crazed fans at Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum. The Sept. 13 victory – the first and only Mann Cup crown in the A’s
then-37-year history – was doubly emotional, having come two days after terrorists destroyed the World Trade Center in New York City, creating havoc and grief across North America. It’s most fitting that now, nearly 11 years later, that A’s unit is being inducted into the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame in the Team category. Official date of entry is June 21 at a ceremony at Poirier Sports Complex. “Thinking back about it, it was a pretty incredible series,” A’s then-GM Les Wingrove told The Tri-City News in a phone interview Wednesday. “It was an amazing comeback allaround. It was absolutely amazing... we literally snatched victory out of their hands.” Other 2012 inductees into the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame in-
clude: ATHLETES • Gail Harvey Moore had established an impressive golfing resume by the age of 15, when she won the first of three straight Canadian junior championship titles. In 1961, Harvey Moore placed second at both the Canadian Ladies Amateur and Canadian Closed championship. She also represented Canada in a number of international competitions. A near-fatal car crash in 1969 slowed Harvey Moore down, but didn’t stop her. She recovered to win both the B.C. and Canadian Amateur women’s titles in 1970. She passed away in 1993. • As a student at then Como Lake High School, Neil Godin brought home a handful of medals
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As an 18-year-old, he was a member of the national team that toured the Soviet Union in 1960. McLeod, who played four times for Canada, was also a dominating force on the provincial soccer scene. As a member of the B.C. All-Star team, McLeod put the provincial squad on the map – including a vaunted win over touring Tottenham Hotspur. He was inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame in 2005, as well as the B.C. Softball Hall of Fame. BUILDERS • William Azzi’s name has become synonymous with soccer in B.C. Involved as a coach and volunteer with the old Cape Horn association, Azzi was a founding member of the Metro-Ford Soccer Club in 1984. The club, under Azzi’s guidance, became a dominating force on both the youth and senior soccer levels, resulting in 26 provincial champions and four national champions. “It’s a wonderful honour. I’m a little astonished... what else can I say?” Azzi told The News. “It’s not something I’d agonize over if I didn’t get inducted, I’m not that
kind of a guy. There’s been a lot of good memories, the victories and the losses. I really hope that I taught the kids something along the way, about getting wiser from your mistakes.” • Don Cunnings’ involvement in sports in Coquitlam started as a coach at Our Lady of Lourdes, when he formed a gymnastics team that produced numerous medals at national and international competitions. In 1964 he was elected vice president of the Canadian Association of Physical Education, Health Education and Recreation. As the city’s director of parks and recreation, Cunnings was a key promoter of Coquitlam’s bid to host the 1991 BC Summer Games, resulting in a number of legacy facilities. • Lois McNary heard an advertisement in 1983 for a job position with the Special Olympics in BC and made it her cause. The Coquitlam native started as a volunteer and helped establish a Special Olympics Coquitlam branch. She’s filled numerous roles and postings with Special Olympics BC, currently servicing as vice president, sports. McNary is also a founding member of the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame.
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Coquitlam Ducks girls Under-16 volleyball team jumps for joy after winning the gold medal at last weekend’s Canadian national club championships in Toronto. With it, the squad proved tops among 132 teams nationally in their age category, and after having won gold at provincials two weeks ago in Abbotsford. The squad was captained by Coquitlam native and power hitter Victoria Wensley, a Heritage Woods secondary student, and she was among a starting line-up that included Tri-City players Amanda Ramsden (setter), Emily Maglio (middle blocker) and Gabby Skaowicz (libero). Also, the team was coached by Alym Makani and assistant Rachel Hutchinson.
A Classic tie S o l i d d e f e n c e by Victoria Yule, Morgan Jackson and Golden Pederson carried the Coquitlam Classics to a recent 7-7 tie with Ridge Meadows in a Rep B U-14 fastpitch game.
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Don’t count on the Centennial Centaurs nor the Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils winning next week’s B.C. AAA senior girls high school soccer championship. Don’t count them out, neither. With no consensus favourite going in, the Centaurs and Blue Devils are both looking to make it through their respective challenging round-robin pools and advance to the championship round at Newton Athletic Park. Then, anything can happen, both coaches believe. “[With] no real outstanding favourite this year, there are about six or eight equally strong teams that can win it all,” said Best coach Alfonso Napoletano. “I feel we should be included in this list as we are strong in all positions and have a lot of depth, too.” Last Thursday, the Cents beat Best 2-1 to claim the Fraser Valley’s No. 3 seed entering the 16-team provincials, with the Blue Devils settling for the zone’s No. 4 berth. The Cents are g rouped in Pool C with Handsworth, host Fleetwood Park and Victoria’s Claremont, the two-time provincial finalists. Best will battle in Pool A with Carihi of Campbell River, Seaquam and South Kamloops. Argyle, last year’s provincial champs, are also competing again. “We got placed in very challenging pool,” said Cents coach Larry Moro. “In short, we have our work cut out for us. “My expectations are simple... compete hard, play together as a team, focus on quality defending and use our possession game to create scoring opportunities. If we do that, I think we’ll be satisfied with the results. If we fall short, I’m sure it won’t be because of lack of effort.” Centennial qualified for the B.C.’s via a 2-0 triumph May 16 over Seaquam. Aliya Boulanger and Olivia Aguiar were the Cents’ goal-getters. Best advanced to provincials via a 2-0 win over Lord Tweedsmuir. The provincials run May 31 through June 2. For more, visit www. fleetwood2012.ca.
Matt Symes, Vincent Ricci and Cole Shafer pumped in three goals apiece for Coquitlam, with Shafer adding five assists. Before leaving the game with an injury, Jr. A’s leading scorer Matthew Dinsdale also tallied, as did Andy Taylor. The Jr. A’s host the 0-7 Nanaimo Jr. Timbermen on Sunday at Poirier, 5 p.m. Meanwhile, the New West Jr. Salmonbellies crept closer in the standings to the Jr. A’s via a 12-7 win Tuesday over the visiting PoCo Saints. The Jr. ’Bellies upped their record to 5-1, while the Saints slipped to 3-4. Nash Harrison and Garrett Chan bagged three and two goals respectively for the Saints, who got singles from Brock Whiteley and Matt Delmonico.
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• FREE ADMISSION to all playing venues • 1 complimentary item of event apparel • 1 complimentary meal per volunteer shift worked!
Ability to work till late or work early (6am start) a great asset. Benefits available, and competitive wage Email resume and hours available to: Subway_careers@shaw.ca
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8420 901-951 Austin Ave 506-534 Blue Mountain St (even) 922-948 Dennison Ave 500-600 Joyce St 501-530 Mentmore St 508-522 Roxham St 6013 3300-3364 Henry St 3301-3378 Viewmount Dr 3353-3373 Viewmount Pl
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6068 1-17 Parkdale Pl 1-18 Parkglen Pl 1-19 Parkwood Pl
9250 4008-4048 Ayling St 731-940 Huber Dr 844-884 Lynwood Ave 4020-4049 Mars Pl 4050 Mars St 712-890 Victoria Dr (even)
HELP WANTED
wanted by Fuchs Lubricants Co. in Langley to do shipping / receiving, packaging and yard maintenance. Must be physically fit and capable of some heavy lifting and forklift work.
6187 3-55 Hawthorn Dr
6078 631-800 Alderside Rd 646 Bentley Rd 642-740 Ioco Rd
Customer sales/service SUMMER WORK Immediate openings, $17 base/appt. cond. apply, will train. 604-549-4002 summeropenings.ca Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
The following routes are now available do deliver the NEWS in the Tri-City area:
An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
PERSONAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242
CONCRETE & PLACING
STAMPED CONCRETE MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)
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30 Years+ Experience
Ph: 604-941-3277
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq.
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest regardless of your credit!
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778-840-2421 A-TECH SERVICES Now Accepting New Clients $25/hour minimum 2hrs. Price includes cleaning supplies. Ask us about our laminate flooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539
One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt re-structuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors. Call: 780-340-4002 Email: petert@4pillars.ca or see web site: www.4pillars.ca
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
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LEGAL SERVICES
GARDENING
UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES
GREENPRO Landscaping. Lawn cuts, pruning, full yard maintenance & installation. Fast & dependable. Incl odd jobs. Call 604-537-5536.
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
WESTWOOD CONCRETE WE SERVICE ALL AREAS • Stamped Concrete • Forming • Patios, Pools & Decks • Removal / Repairs • Custom Design • Bobcat & Mini Excavator
CONCRETE & PLACING
DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors disc. Friendly, family bus., 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408/604-299-7125
HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured
PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
Email: hoot&owl@telus.net
Gary 604-339-5430
KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS • Free Estimates • Free Kitchen designs • A+ Rating Over 20 year experience COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS
Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers!
FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945
MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions
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ADVANCED LANDSCAPING
Improvements,
ANDY’S LANDSCAPE Majored, 20yr exp. www.andyslandscape.ca 778-895-6202 .Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services
MARK’S LAWN CARE Mowing lawns, hedge trimming, garbage removal and small handyman repairs. Free Est. 604-308-8073
Moon Construction Building Services. Your Specialists in; • Concrete Forming • Framing • Siding 604.218.3064
RENO & REPAIR
Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates 778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
CLEARSITE Drain Tile ~ Stumps Concrete Removal Site Prep ~ Land Clearing Bobcat Work & Excavator
Free Estimates
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
(604)465-1311
Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978
FENCING
1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. Block retaining wall. Reasonable rates. Harry 604-719-1212, 604-306-1714
ASHDOWN CONTRACTING custom cedar fencing/decks, quality you can afford. 604-970-4732
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
- ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT lawn cuts, aerating, power-raking, pruning, hedge trimming, trees, 23 yrs. exp. Free est. Brad 778-552-3900 Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
604-465-3189 Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
*Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter
Your Glass Guy
604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246
~ Free Estimates ~ Residential Window Repair, replacements, and glass shower enclosures at an affordable rate.
Call 778-686-5855 or visit - www.yourglassguy.ca
Free Estimate MERCHANDISE: CLASS 500’S From antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods and electronics, to parakeets and pet supplies, if it’s considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.
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5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED
Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388
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❞A ALL RESIDENTIAL❞
* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840
Ph: 604-469-2331 GARDENING
17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
M.T. GUTTERS
278 FURNITURE REFINISHING
Specialists in:
all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
Professional Installation
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
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NO Wood byproducts used
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D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing
Prompt Delivery Available
Seven Days a Week
604-813-6949 PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919.
LANDSCAPING
Call 604-862-1604
ELECTRICAL
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Phone 604-575-5555
* DRAINAGE * PRUNING * BOBCAT SERVICE * SPRING CLEAN-UP * RETAINING WALLS ~~~ Free Estimates ~~~
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for the best bargains around!
Landscape Design/Installation
ELECTRICIAN. Licensed. Local. Low cost. Big/small jobs. Renov. & panel change expert. 604-374-0062
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Greg 604-818-0165 Kitchen & Bathrooms Specialists, complete renos, tub to counter, from floor to wall, proud BBB Member. Refs. 30 yrs. exp. John @ 604779-4029. www.bcbwreno.ca
DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.
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Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
DRYWALL
ABS DRYWALL, res. & comm. Quailty workman ship. Boarding, taping, finishing, textured ceiling, renos. Free est. 604-376-1927
HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done
Renovations & Repairs Tile Work & Rubbish Removal.
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620 Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
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GREEN & CLEAN * Spring Clean Up * Lawns & Gardens * Hedges Trimmed / Pruning * Power Washing & Windows * Gutter Cleaning Call Dwight 604-721-1747
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
GARDEN ROTOTILLING. Is your lawn being destroyed? We are certified to kill Chaffer Beetles. Lawn aeration, Reseeding or Installations. stump grinding, hedge Trimming, tree services. Cell: 778 885-6488
Danny 778 - 565 - 4797
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Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited.
604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station
CLEANING SERVICES
FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re All Your Concrete Needs 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Home Renovations and New Construction Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB
Dean 604-834-3076
YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDS... Kitchens • Bathrooms New Additions • Flooring Painting • Decks Windows / Doors Stonework • Siding & More
FACTORY DIRECT PRICING Free Estimates BBB • WCB • Insured Check Out Our Extraordinary Projects At www.troico.ca
1.855.4TROICO
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LANDSCAPING
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320
MOVING & STORAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 372
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
SUNDECKS
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TREE SERVICES
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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
bradsjunkremoval.com
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RooďŹ ng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
# 1 PAY-LESS Painting Ext./Int. SPRING Special LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069
EXTRA
D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!
Scott 604-891-9967
(778)997-5757, (604)587-5991
2 HUNGRY PAINTERS JUST SIMPLY BETTER Int./Ext. + Power Washing. 75 years exp. combined 604-467-2532
Landscaping SPRING YARD MAINT.
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
A1 PAINTING Co. Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. Exc prices. Call Inderjit (604)721-0372 AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
“JUST A GREAT JOB!�
*Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 17 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510
Robert J. O’Brien
604-728-5643
Shaw Landscaping Ltd We do Complete Landscaping
* Gardening work * Lawn cutting * Trees, shrubs. * Property Maint., Fencing * Hedging & pruning * New Turf or lawn * Spring Clean-up
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton
GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140
- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
RUBBISH REMOVAL
#1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339
RECYCLE-IT! • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
604.587.5865
www.recycleitcanada.ca FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393
SL PAINTING
BESTWAY PAINTING & DECORATING Interior / Exterior Small / Big Jobs Comm/Res. Fully Insured.
778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway
★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL
★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★
Vinyl, Wood and Trex decks, Aluminum and Glass awnings, Wood,Aluminum & Glass Railings D FULLY INSURED D 100% Waterproof Up to 10 year warranty
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD
CALL 604-937-0203
Woodland Decks WDesign & Renovations WCedar Decks WFences WWooden Retaining walls Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist
604-351-6245
Free Estimates * Fully Insured
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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
Isaac 604-727-5232
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
PETS 477
PETS
BLACK ENGLISH LAB, 3 yrs old, F., spade, all shots. To good home w/lge yard / acreage. 604-308-9348
BLUE PITBULL Pups genetics/ razoredge UKC reg, 9/weeks. $500-$1000. 778-237-2824
604-328-6387
Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!
• Tree & Stump Removal • CertiďŹ ed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
Interior/Exterior. FREE Estimates. Quality job. Fully insured - WCB Please call Sonly.
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
Tree removal done RIGHT!
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
www.proaccpainting.com “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!
JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly
Ph: 604-942-4383
MISC SERVICES
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Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins.
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PLUMBING
#1 in rates and service. Licensed, insured. Renovations. No job too small. Call 604-805-2488. 360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416
~ Crown Molding Installation ~ Staining & Custom Painting Laminate rs ~ H/W ReďŹ nishing Mention this ad for $200. off on minimum $1000 job.
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GARAGE SALES
COQUITLAM Moving Sale. Furnitures, tools, exercise equipment. Interested Parties only. Cash only. Call 604-942-4264 or email lily1335@gmail.com COQUITLAM:
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John 778-881-6737
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Townhouse Complex Sat. May 26th 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sat. Apr 16th, 9am-2pm .Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting
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COQUITLAM Sat. May 26, 9-1. No early birds. 2435 HAVERSLEY AVE. A little bit of everything!
GARAGE SALE
VANCOUVER Painting Ltd. 10% Off Coupon! paintingvancouver.ca Free Estimates 778.868.0200
GARAGE SALES
COQUITLAM. Multi Family Sale. 330 Finnigan St., May 26 - 9am to 2pm. Kids stuff, and much more.
Terraces of Riverview 2721 Atline (off Mariner) Household goods, furniture, toys, etc.
HILLSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1393 AUSTIN AVE. HOT DOGS, POP & BAKE SALE
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GARAGE SALES
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Call Ian 604-724-6373
Smart Cleaning Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. Spring Cleaning Special
604. 862. 9797
TOPLINE PRESSURE WASHING Siding, gutters, & tile roofs. We use SOAP. WCB insured 604.861.6060
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530 Complete ReRoofing Ltd + gutters, shingles, cedar, flat roof, 20 yr exp. Sr’s disc. WCB, BBB, 604-725-0106 EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. New roof, reroof, repairs. Free est. (778)878-2617. GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362
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GARAGE SALES
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Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626
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PETS
CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650: 604-807-5204. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Cock-A-Poo x Poo pups. 1st shots Vet checked, non-shedding, S.Sry. $600. 604-541-9163/604-785-4809 COCKER SPANIEL Puppies Family raised – pure bred, no papers, $500. (604) 888-0832 LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
REAL ESTATE 651
COQUITLAM/ POCO/PT. MOODY
DON’T PAY BIG $$$’S to live in a new closet. 2 bdrm., 2 baths, 1 insuite, 2 prkg., older bldg. apt., totally reno. Close to amens. $246,500. (604)540-0002
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)
Professional Property Management Services
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506
APPLIANCES
706
P.Meadows Brand New. Solaris Towers. *1Bdr +den $1150. *3Bdr +den $1675. 5 appls, nr WCE, shops, parks & schls. Avail now. Ref’s req’d. N/S, N/P.
COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Two 2 bdrm condos, near all amens, Douglas Coll, schools, Aquatic Cntr & Coq Ctr. 6 appli’s, storage, fitness centre. NS/NP. 1 in Silver Springs $1325 and 1 near City Hall $1275. Avail June 1st. Call 604-941-3259.
548
FURNITURE
MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 Roxton dining table & 4 chairs, buffett, antique china cabinet and hutch, Skhlar chesterfield and love seat, 2 green velvet swivel rockers, velvet lazy boy hide-a-bed, bdrm. suite incl. h/board, dresser, armoir, 2 night tables, Sealy twin bed & mattress, cream color wood crib. (604)945-8535 or 604-789-1518
560
MISC. FOR SALE
AURIGA 4 Wheel Scooter - Solid foam tires, custom flag and cane holder, all weather heavy duty cover. Like new! $2000. Call 604-5223010 between 11am and 7pm
MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $850 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1100 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.
Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net
Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers” 1 Bdrm & den apt. $950 2 bdrm. apt. $1225 *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL
Call 604-944-2963 COQUITLAM
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes
MINING, The New Gold Concentrating Shaker Tables. State of the art. Amazing results. Manufactured in BC. Call (604)869-6007 or (604)869-8413
2 Bedroom suite available immediately (heat and hot water included). Pet allowed. Starting at $1000/mo
515-525 Foster Avenue
625
FOR SALE BY OWNER
REDUCED! 3Bdrms, 2baths, totally reno’d in & out, 6 new appli’s on 1.5 acres with year round creek. All Services. Burns Lake, B.C. Private. $125,000 firm. Call (250)675-5508
627
3 Bedroom townhouse available now (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed.
Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
640
3 Bedroom townhouse available immediately (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed.
RECREATIONAL
Cultus Lake Lindell Beach Resort Mobile home for sale 604-534-6714 www.mycultuslake.com $59,000. DREAMING of a new career? Look in bcclassified.com’s
Class 109 Career Opportunities! Why not make your dream a reality?
COQUITLAM, newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath apt. in highrise, D/W, W/D, cls. to all amenities. $1350/mth. Avail. now. NS/NP. Call Joanna, 604-617-5951. Coquitlam/Port Moody
St. John’s Apartments 2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody Cozy apts easy access to SFU. 1 & 2 bdrms from $720. Close to schools, transit, Barnet Beach & park. View suites of Burrard Inlet. U/g pkg, laundry room. For more info & viewing call
651
COQUITLAM/ POCO/PT. MOODY
Dragan 778-788-1845
Hyland Manor 751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping. Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room. For more info & viewing call
Dragan 778-788-1845 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management
Clean, very quiet, large,
Near Shopping & Amenities.
604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings NEW WEST 621 Colburne St. 1 Bdrm avail June or July 1. $735 + utils. Updated new suite. No pets Call: 604-454-4540.
750
727 North Rd 1 & 2 bdrms on quiet street. 15 Mins to SFU 5 Mins to shops & transp
Call 604-830-9781 www.aptrentals.net
www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526
COQUITLAM West. Bright 2 bdrm in newer house, inste laund, avail now, ns/np. $1000 incl utils/cable. 604-937-6692 or 604-727-4549
Call 604-941-9051
COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Bright grnd level 2 bdrm. Lndry incl. $850. N/S, N/P. Avail now. 604-808-2964.
PORT COQUITLAM
1 Bdrm suite $765 1 Bdrm & den suite $835 2 Bdrm corner suite $900 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
604-464-3550 PORT COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm apts. $780 & $800/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034. PORT COQUITLAM - Newly renovated, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amens, WC Exp - 2 BDRM APTS AVAIL. - Lrg, bright, incl heat, h/water, f/s, priv balc, window coverings. - Laundry & storage on ea floor. - Plenty of pkng avail. No Pets. - Wheelchair accessible
McALLISTER APARTMENTS
2232 McAllister Ave
(604)941-7721 PORT MOODY. Ideal Apartment. 1/bdrm. Avail May 1. Secure parking, storage. Res manager. No pets. 778-355-1808, 604-469-9100, PORT MOODY
PORT COQUITLAM 1 bdrm. suite, grnd. lvl., large & bright. N/P N/S. Sep. entry. Avail now. $750/mo. incl. utils.,cable & int. 604-323-3580 PORT COQUITLAM, 2/bdrm grnd level ste. Full bath. Sep entry. Cls to all amenities. $800/mo incl utils, cable, lndry. NS/NP (604)945-5911 PORT COQUITLAM, Hyde Creek. Modern lge 1/Bdrm grd lvl, full bath. Bright & spacious. Sep ent. Shared W/D. N/S, N/P. $700/mo incl utils, cbl & int. July 1st. 604-945-0018. PORT COQUITLAM, Northside. Clean quiet 2 bdrm suite, priv entry & prkg, patio, newer paint, carpet & lino. Separate lndry. Near all aments, N/P, N/S. Ref’s. Avail. now. $850/mo incl hydro. 604-537-2131.
751
COQUITLAM, spacious 2 bdrm, all hrdwd, new paint, lndry, carport, no dogs, N/S. $975/mo. 604-937-3534 MAPLE RIDGE- BALSAM CREEK UPPER 2 Floors, 3 BDRM, 3 Bath, office and den, newer home, 2450 sq. ft, view, N/S, pets ok, util. extra. avail. June 1st. Call John 604-9707731
752
PERFECT LOCATION In the City of the Arts! On-site Manager
TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available *Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces
*No Pets *Avail Immediately ~also apartments available~
Call 604-942-2012
Call 604-724-6967
PORT MOODY very clean 2bdrm 2bath 2prk, ss appli’s, f/p, patio, n/s, June1. $1325/mo. 778-834-4774.
TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA
Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. SORRY, NO PETS. PORT MOODY. Tides @ 300 Klahanie 2 bdrm apt, greenbelt, patio, u/g pkng, canoe club amens. N/S, N/P. $1350/mo. 604-469-1985.
SUITES, UPPER
BURNABY newly reno 2 bdrm suite, newly painted, 4 appl., N/S N/P. $800 mo. Now (604)515-0565
www.coquitlampropertyrentals.com GUILDTOWN HOUSING CO-OP, 10125 156 St. is accepting applications for 3 & 4 bdrm units. No subsidy. Participation req. Call 604-581-4687 or pick up application
W.W.PLATEAU Montreux bldg 2bdrm, 2bath, 2 prkg, clse to amens. $1295. NP/NS June 1. 604-941-3259, 604-809-3259
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
TRANSPORTATION
ABBOTSFORD: For Lease: 12,000 sf industrial bldg with 3 large overhead drs & office. 1 acre paved and fenced yard with ample parking. Located close to Mt Lehman interchange. Call Ken 604-855-6430 PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.
806
ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
1976 CADILLAC Eldorado conv. 40,000 org. miles, must see, like new $22,000 obo. 604-576-4385.
810
AUTO FINANCING
PORT MOODY. 2608 St. John’s St. 1350 sq ft store or office space. Ground level. Avail Now. Call for more info. 604-469-9100.
HOMES FOR RENT
COQUITLAM - bright spacious, 4 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 kitchen, W/D, fenced yard, alarm, W/D, cls. to amens. $1995/mo. 604-936-4827 or 604-936-4824 for more info. PITT MEADOWS, Clean family home. 4BDRM. 2300 sqft. Fenced yard. Close to transit/schools. N/S. W/D. Avail July 1st. $1600/mo. 604460-7197 lv msg or call Lee 604319-6638 between 6-8 pm.
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TRANSPORTATION
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
2004 G 35 COUP INFINITI, grey, 2 dr., 125 km, good cond., auto, all pwr, $16,800. Call (604)773-3413 / 604-395-7708. 2004 MERCEDES E500, 4-matic, 4 dr, fully loaded, auto, black, 145K. good cond, no accid, $10,700 obo. 778-881-1216. AUDI A4 2.0T, S-Line, 2008 Blck on blck. Tech pckg, dlr srvcd, sun rf, lther, alloys. 87,000 kms, $23,500. Eric 604-653-7642.
MOTORCYCLES
MOTORCYCLE HAULER, single/ dble/trpl large lockable utility box for all your gear. Wide easy load alum. ramp incl. $1295. 778-888-6805.
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper
838
RECREATIONAL/SALE
2004 Itasca Senova 30 ft, V10, 75,000k. New tires. Gen. 12 ft slide. $35,000: 1-(604)820-0395 2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $10,500 obo. Must sell. (604)581-5117
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
845
COQUITLAM, nr Coq Ctr $850/mo. 2 bd, new kit, 1 bath, shrd lndry & utils, NS/NP. June1. 604-218-8164
2 bdrm, renovated suites - $850$925/mo. Some with D/W & W/D. Centrally located. Adult oriented. Refs req. Sorry no pets.
TRANSPORTATION
830
COQUITLAM - Lower Suite Like NEW 1000 sq. ft on Westwood Plateau, Gas F/P, double garage, Indry, $1200/m incl. util. N/S N/P. Call Paul Peak Property Management 604-931-8666
COQUITLAM W. 1 bdrm bach ste suit 1. NS/NP. On bus rte, sh ldry, refs. $750 incl utils. 604-939-0513
736 Sherwood Apt
All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.
COQUITLAM Centre. Bright 2 Bdrm new paint, carpet. Shr w/d. n/s, n/p. June 1. $900/mo. incl. utils. Refs. 604-945-5314
604 575 5555
COQUITLAM
We Will Pay You $1000
SUITES, LOWER
RENOVATED 2 BDRM Available
Development Opportunity! Holding Property Investment. May be sold in conjunction with 2274 Welcher Ave., Port Coquitlam. Property is located in area that is designated for Multi-Family development. Both sites contain a single family home could be rented for income. For details about development possibilities, the size and the price of the whole project please call: Nahid Aghamolla Realtor & Property Manager Royal LePage City Centre (604)767-8603.
GUARANTEED
COQUITLAM OFFICE SPACE WESTWOOD CORP. CENTRE Various sizes of office space available CALL 604-944-2963
* Renovated Suites * INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO
AUTO FINANCING
Auto Loans or
OFFICE/RETAIL
TRAVEL with bcclassified.com
2284 Welcher St Port Coquitlam ($699,000)
810
1-888-229-0744 or apply at:
741
GREAT LOCATION
TOWNHOMES
REAL ESTATE
HOMES FOR RENT
PORT COQUITLAM Brand new 1 bdrm house incl w/d & cable. NS/NP. Avail June 1st. $800/mo +utils. Call 604-866-8182
Queen Anne Apts.
PORT COQUITLAM
BURNABY
736
TRANSPORTATION
PORT COQUITLAM 1987 Fraser Ave. 3 bdrm. rancher, attached gar., approx. 1000 sq. ft. Newly reno. Small pet OK. Avail. now. $1400 mo. (778)889-9167
1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/mo
FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
RENTALS
MAPLE RIDGE
Call 604-464-7548
533
APARTMENT/CONDO
COQUITLAM, Silver Springs. Large 2/bdrm + den condo. $1500/mo. N/S, N/P. Avail June 1. Pool, gym. Call 604-716-3551
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
TOY POODLE puppies. 1 apricot, 1 white, both male. Adorable. $700. 778-240-2400 (Cloverdale)
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
RENTALS
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2007 NISSAN ARMADA SE silver 44,000 mls, 8 pass Exc. Cond! $21,900/obo. 604-309-7956 (Abby)
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!
2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
851 Need A Ride, Drive Today. Take $500 to $5000 Cash Home. Carter Credit 1.888.688.1837
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1985 CADILLAC SEVILLE, 4 L, loaded, all options, mint in/out. all orig, and car cover. 70,000 orig miles. $5000 obo. (604)505-7713. 2000 SATURN 4 door, auto, 248K, new brakes, tires, waterpump, perfect car, $2500. (778)866-8218
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
2001 CHEV CAVALIER, 5spd manual, 4dr, low kms, new aircare, $2450 firm. 604-538-4883
MARINE
2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS, immac, senior driven, 105K, no accid. $8000. call: (604)807-1894
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5300 obo 604-780-8404 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 5 spd manual, silver, 152K, 1 owner, great on gas, winter & summer tires. $5500. Call 604-560-1684.
TRUCKS & VANS
1990 Chevy 20 van, good work truck, $1,000. Call 604-298-1238. 2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4100 obo. Call 604-780-8404 2002 FORD E350 Cargo Van, new tires and battery, recently serviced, $5500. Call (604)728-0866 (Surrey) 2005 FORD F150, 4X4, crew cab , green, auto, 160 kms, options, $12,000 firm. Call 604-538-9257.
912 Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
BOATS
2011 Custom weld Jetboat 20ft, c/w 9.9 Suzuki Kickin, depthe sounder, windless anchor system, Stainless steel BBQ, & much more. $49,900. Contact Rich 778-998-9302 ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720
A64 Friday, May 25, 2012, Tri-City News
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2010 FORD F150 CREWCAB 4x4, FX4 Pkg, leather, must see. #12EX2706A
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2011 FORD EDGE LTD. AWD, navigation, loaded. #12F18744A
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2005 GMC ENVOY 4X4 7 pass, loaded, great truck. #12F18744A
12,998
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4x4, Lariat, diesel, must see. #12F16886A
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EDDIE BAUER, M/roof, 20” wheels, DVD player, only 29000kms! #MLT466
35,998 Or 177
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2005 DODGE DAKOTA S/CAB 2010 F150 CREWCAB LARIAT
CREWCAB LARIAT DRW, diesel, long box, only 48,000 kms. PT4750
$
Leather, 5 spd, only 2,800 kms #PLT4743
29,988
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4x4, navigation, moonroof. #PT4734
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2008 CHEV AVALANCHE LTZ
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$
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2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
THE ALL NEW Dlr# 5231 Metro Motors Ltd.
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2008 LEXUS IS250
AWD, SR5, power tailgate, only 47,000 kms., nice #12F33998
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2008 FORD F350
$
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2005 FORD E350 CUBE VAN
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2011 FORD ESCAPE LTD.
Leather, only 40,000 kms. #11ES0837A
2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER
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68
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2011 FORD FIESTA SES
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Weekly 48 months
2011 FORD FLEX LIMITED
#MLT461 CREWCAB, 4X4, platinum, Cory Schneider’s Demo!
$
$
9,998
$
11,998
Weekly 72 months
Auto, panoramic roof, leather, must see. #13ED5518A
2007 DODGE CHARGER
$
Weekly 84 months
2007 MAZDA 3
$
AWD, nice truck, great price! #PLT4745
23,998 Or $119
87
$
Or
12,998 Or $63
$
4 dr, auto, A/C, nice car, great price. #12F18666Z
4 dr, auto, leather, moonroof, nice car. #MLT445A
AC, power group, nice car, great price. #PLC2271A
Weekly 96 months
2009 FORD EDGE SEL $
18,988
$
Weekly 72 months
$
2003 HONDA ACCORD
Auto, A/C. #PFT1747A
Auto, A/C, Power Group, low kms #12ES2570A
Weekly 48 months
Auto, nice car, great price. #PFC1710
8,888 Or $55
7,988
$
2005 PONTIAC WAVE
2010 CHEVROLET COBALT
2006 FOCUS SW
4 DR, auto, A/C, nice car. #PC5726
$
Convertible, nice car, great on gas. #11F1222B
7,998 Or $61
$
Weekly 84 months
2004 FORD FOCUS
WAGON, 7 pass, nice car. #MLT467
Weekly 96 months
$
18,995 Or $113
$
2007 FORD FREESTYLE
AWD, leather, backup camera. #PFC1759
$
109
Weekly 84 months
METRO FORD
LOUGHEED HWY
N
PITT RIVER
2011 FORD FUSION SPORT
Or
$
➤
23,988
$
4DR, auto, AC, nice car, great price. #PC5744
Auto, AC, loaded, great buy. #PC5742
SHAUGHNESSY
Titanium, leather, moonroof, loaded. #PFC1758
COQ. RIVER
17,998
$
2006 FORD TAURUS
2010 FORD TAURUS SEL
2012 FORD FOCUS
Auto, 20” Wheels, nice car #13EX9103B
W
2005 NISSAN 350Z
2505 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY