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15,000 fish killed at Coq. hatchery Kill may be linked to water project

By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Vo l u n t e e r s a t a fish hatchery on the Coquitlam River are devastated after something killed 15,000 coho fry in their tanks last month.

A spokesperson for the Port Coquitlam and District Hunting and Fishing Club, which runs the Al Grist Memorial

Hatchery and has been raising coho and chinook fry on the river for 30 years, said a new water line was being connected upstream from construction of a new $110-million ultraviolet disinfection plant at the Coquitlam reservoir when the fish kill occurred.

The raw water from the Coquitlam reservoir that feeds the tanks was diverted into the new line and tests conducted by Metro Vancouver have ruled out water contami-

nation from organic materials and metals.

The group suspects the fish kill was caused by an increase in the total dissolved gas saturation, which can occur when water spills over a dam or waterfall, and is not dangerous to humans but is deadly to fish.

“It forms air embolisms in the blood stream, the circulation is blocked and they die,” said hatchery volunteer Norm Fletcher.

Higher than usual water temperatures for the time

of year could also be a factor and his group is anxious to get more information before it starts collecting eggs from brood stock in November. And they hope Fisheries and Oceans Canada will come up with some answers so it doesn’t happen again.

A Metro Vancouver spokesperson said extensive water quality studies were conducted, including testing for organics and metals, but no problems were detected. “We couldn’t detect anything

of a chemical nature,”said Rick Galley, who works in the operations and maintenance department.

Supersaturation is not a test the government agency does because it isn’t a drinking water issue but Galley said every effort was made to isolate the hatchery from construction at the new water treatment plant and make sure the pipes were clean before reconnecting the pipes. see NOTHING, page A13

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Norm Fletcher of Port Coquitlam and District Hunting and Fishing Club at the group’s hatchery on the Coquitlam River.

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B.C. business groups are lobbying the provincial government to develop a new funding formula for TransLink so it can provide adequate services, which will help business and the economy by reducing road congestion.

Biz wants trans. funding reform Talks underway to broker a deal for TransLink

By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

It’s no surprise when transit proponents demand more money for TransLink.

But calls to reform funding for transit are now coming from an un-

usual corner: business groups that usually focus more on whether trucks can haul cargo efficiently.

They fear the impasse between Metro Vancouver mayors and the province over how to finance TransLink may block transit expansion plans for years and even reduce existing service, clogging roads with car commuters who could be more efficiently car-

ried by bus or rail. “There seems to be some sense that if you represent business, you don’t care about transit,” BC Trucking Association president Louise Yako said, adding that’s dead wrong.

The BCTA is one of the business groups that have begun quiet talks in hopes of finding a fix for TransLink’s cash woes.

Yako noted more secure funding sources for

transit would benefit the whole region — and avert disaster.

“TransLink is facing the wall,” she said. “We have a very short window of time to try and come up with a solution that is palatable for most people.”

The organizer who has brought the business groups together is Bob Wilds, managing director of the Greater Vancouver

Gateway Council, which represents port, airport and other transportation business interests. Wilds, who helped persuade the province to build the new Port Mann Bridge and other Gateway program projects, agrees transit service can’t be allowed to atrophy while the population and vehicle traffic keep climbing. see ‘MAYBE WE’, page A4

SNC-Lavalin on track to build Evergreen

By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The company that built the Canada Line has been selected to build the $1.4-billion Evergreen Line, the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure announced Thursday.

SNC-Lavalin Inc. has been selected as the preferred proponent to design, build and finance the 11-km line from Burnaby to Coquitlam. see SNC-LAVALIN CHOSEN, page A4

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By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News

Everyone deserves a good quality of life and everyone needs to take steps to achieve it.

That’s the message of the Simon Fraser Society for Community Living and School District 43 which are partnering to hold a transition resource fair for students with physical and developmental disabilities and their families.

Connections, planned for Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the gym at Winslow Centre (1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam), will feature information booths, opportunities to talk to people from community agencies, networking, refreshments and workshop sessions.

Cathy Anthony and Rachel le Nobel of the Simon Fraser Society said the fair is geared to teens from middle school and up and their families who are looking ahead to life after high school and need to make some plans. They’ll need to think about post-secondary school, job opportunities, housing, recreation and transportation, and the transition fair is a great opportunity to get information all in one location, the two said.

“Like every young person who is graduating, they’re wondering about what adult life will look like,” Anthony said. “You have to be able to use your high school years

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Cathy Anthony and Rachel le Nobel of Simon Fraser Society for Community Living. effectively and, to do so, you have to look [at], ‘OK, what’s out there.’”

There may have been a time when teenagers with special needs were satisfied with limited opportunities for growth and change, but no longer. In the last 20 years since the transitions workshop has been held, Anthony and le Nobel say they’ve seen a big shift in how these young people see themselves and their expectations

for a good life.

Along with their changing expectations, Anthony said, are changing societal expectations, with more post-secondary and work opportunities for these young people.

“Employment is a realistic goal and an important vision, and employers are realizing the importance of and the value [of a more diverse workplace],”she said.

“They’re coming out of

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schools with big hopes and dreams like their peers,”le Nobel added.

In addition to the annual transition fair, the Simon Fraser Society also partners with SD43 on workshops throughout the year to help young people and families make seamless transitions as they move through school.

Upcoming on Nov. 15 is a Transition to A d u l t h o o d Pa r e n t N e t wo r k p r e s e n t a -

tion on the Registered Disability Savings Plan.

Other workshops include It’s Time to Talk About Middle School, Stepping up to Secondary School, Making the Most of Secondary School and Transition to Adulthood — Leaving HIgh school, which take pace in early 2013.

• For more information, email canthony@ sfscl.org or rlenobel@fscl. org. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Money coming back from eco savings in SD43 Operating funds go out and capital cash comes back

By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News

School District 43 is saving energy and money but much work still needs to be done on its carbon footprint, the

board of education was told Tuesday.

Dave Sands, the district’s principal of energy and sustainability, told trustees SD43 is getting back more money than it spends on carbon offsets for energy retrofits and other projects, such as a recent lighting upgrade at 18 schools.

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districts will still have to pay $25 a tonne of estimated carbon emissions from fuel, energy and paper consumption but will get back all — and, perhaps, more — of the money for school projects.

The result, according to Sands, is that the district spent $555,612 in carbon offsets to the Pacific Carbon Trust

to offset about 22,000 tonnes of CO2e in 2010 and 2011 but got back $586,104 in funding for mechanical and electrical upgrades.

“That money was already spent but at least it was spent in our district and not the private sector,”Sands said.

But SD43 secretary treasurer Rick Humphreys pointed

out the carbon plan is a “transfer” of school district funding from operating budgets — money for running schools — to capital.

Still, the district continues to reap savings in energy costs from various projects — $2 million since 2009, according to Sands — and will continue to cut costs as it implements new programs

in the coming years. For example, BC Hydro is collaborating on strategies for cutting electricity consumption at the district’s largest schools and Fortis is funding the hiring of an energy manager to look at natural gas consumption.

Meanwhile, the district continues to work on reducing its energy, fuel and paper use, and is

working on a new “print strategy” to cut down on printing, Sands said. And this month, 200 “green educators” will be holding a networking event while students are getting involved in a new Youth Sustainability Network.

“We are already seeing a shift in behaviour,” Sands said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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‘Maybe we need road pricing’ continued from front page

“You can’t expect to solve this problem without looking at difficult and innovative ways of doing it,” he said. “Maybe we need road pricing.

Maybe we need systemwide tolling. Those are the kinds of things we think we need to look at.”

Billions of dollars are being spent in the region on port-related Gateway roads and infrastructure, he noted.

“It will be wasted if we can’t be competitive,” Wilds said, adding road congestion and high gas taxes could easily drive container traffic away to rival ports.

The business groups don’t want to give TransLink a blank cheque for expansion.

Part of the challenge, they suggest, is to determine the maximum

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The Canada Line is just one form of rapid transit in the Lower Mainland managed by TransLink. amount of revenue the region could reasonably generate for TransLink through new mechanisms — and then ratchet back spending demands to fit the funding envelope.

“Everybody wants everything but there’s a finite amount of money we can generate,” Wilds said. “Maybe we have to

revisit our ideas of what we want to have here.”

Alternately, he said, maybe senior governments can be persuaded they need to give TransLink ongoing operational funding, rather than just one-time capital cost sharing. That case could be made, he said, based on Metro Vancouver’s critical role

as Canada’s Asia-Pacific gateway.

“I don’t think it’s reasonable for local citizens to bear the full brunt of it,”Wilds said.

TransLink needs new funding sources because one of its biggest ones — the gas tax — has proved unreliable and is generating less money as cars get more efficient, more drivers fill up outside Metro Vancouver and transit use rises.

“The more expensive fuel becomes, the more people go out of the region to buy it and that’s not a sustainable funding mechanism,” Wilds said. “Maybe we’ve got to have a better way of road users paying their far share.”

The real estate development industry has also entered the debate.

Urban Development Institute CEO Anne McMullin said project

developers have increasingly become believers in strong transit after recent projects on the Canada Line swiftly sold out.

She said TransLink needs a suite of new funding options, not a strategy that relies too heavily on either property taxpayers or vehicle drivers alone.

And land-use planning for more density near transit stations must be done at the same time as planning new lines, McMullin added.

“If you concentrate density along transit lines, you increase ridership and you increase revenue.”

The business interests aim to first agree on key principles before developing specific recommendations to TransLink, the province and the mayors.

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SNC-Lavalin chosen continued from front page

The announcement was made two years after the request for qualifications was issued, and months after the proponents were narrowed down to three qualified bidders. The other two short-listed candidates were EL Partners, and Kiewit/Flatiron Evergreen Line.

The SNC-Lavalin team includes: • SNC-Lavalin Inc.; • Graham Building Services (a joint venture); • International Bridge Technologies Inc.; • Jacobs Associates Canada Corp.; • Rizzani de Eccher Inc.; • SELI Canada Inc.; • and MMM Group Ltd. The job entails building the line from Lougheed Town Centre in Burnaby to Town Centre Park in Coquitlam, with a combination of elevated and at-grade guideway and a 2 km bored tunnel. Major construction is expected to begin this fall.

Lougheed Town Centre Station will also be expanded and six new stations will be built, with provision for other potential future stations. A vehicle storage building and facilities for integrating transit as well as pedestrian, vehicle and bicycle access will also be built.

Some pre-construction work is being done with the expansion of North Road in Coquitlam, the removal of buildings along Clarke Road and Clarke Street and the relocation of utilities. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Notice of Public Hearing MEETING Public Hearing WHEN Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 7pm WHERE Heritage Mountain Community Centre, 200 Panorama Place, Port Moody, B.C. Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaw: 1. Proposed Bylaw: Zoning Bylaw Amendment: • City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 215, 2012, No. 2946 2. Applicant: City of Port Moody 3. Location: All M1 Light Industrial zoned properties in the City of Port Moody as shown on the location map and listed below: • 2605-2611 Columbia Street • 2300-2402 Clarke Street • 2614-2618 Clarke Street • 2701-2711 Esplanade Street • 2601-3093 Murray Street

City Hall/Library/Theatre P.O. Box 36, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody  604.469.4500 •  www.portmoody.ca

• 2820-2928 Murray Street • 84 Electronic Avenue • 3000-3016 Murray Street • 81-85 Moray Street • 84 Moody Street • 3200-3210 St. Johns Street • 2806-3092 Spring Street • 60 Williams Street

4. Purpose: To allow commercial athletic and recreation use and animal day care use within the M1 Light Industrial Zone. New definitions for commercial athletic and recreation use and animal day care use are also proposed.

If you believe your property is affected by this proposed bylaw, you can attend this meeting in person, or send a submission in writing. The City accepts written submissions up to the end of the Public Hearing. If you plan on sending your feedback ahead of time, email it to clerks@portmoody.ca or fax it to 604.469.4550 by 12 noon on Tuesday, October 9, 2012.

Review Bylaw No. 2946 and related information at the Development Services Department, City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. anytime between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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Money on hold again for new schools in Tri-Cities Districts across B.C. told not to ask for capital funding 2 years

By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

There won’t be any funding for new schools in the Tri-Cities — including a long-awaited Burke Mountain elementary in Coquitlam — for at least two years because the provincial money pipe has been switched off.

Districts across B.C. have been told not to request funding for two years in the five-year capital plan; last year, the annual process, under which districts identify capital spending needs, was suspended entirely.

The capital funding squeeze means School District 43 will need $226.9 million in the third year of the plan (2015/’16) for land acquisition and construction just to keep pace with demand, the board of education was told at Tuesday’s meeting.

As well as a lag in new school construction in rapidly growing neighbourhoods, delays are predicted for additions at crowded schools and replacement buildings for older schools.

“I submit to you all those [projects] through to ’13 are needed now,” said Rick Humphreys, the district’s secretary treasurer.

“That’s a lot of money and what it represents is that this has been deferred over quite a num-

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ber of years. This district has done very well in capital funding relative to other districts but it shows you how, if you extrapolate, how far districts are behind.

“It will take a lot of money to tackle this.”

District concerns about funds drying up for capital spending come as schools try to deal with increased enrolment in growing neighbourhoods, such as Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau in Coquitlam, Heritage M o u n t a i n i n Po r t Moody, and parts of Port Coquitlam.

As well, some older schools — including Minnekhada, Banting, Como Lake and Montgomery middle, and Moody, Irvine and Nestor elementary — need replacing, the board was told, while others, such as such as Dr. Charles Best and Port Moody secondary schools, need functional or mechanical upgrades and some relatively new schools, such as Panorama Heights, Walton and Glen in Coquitlam are bursting at the seams and need

Street, where parents say additions.

School site acquisition the land is still in use.

On Tuesday, Humphfees were also approved for new development reys said districts have — an annual require- been told their projects ment that adds charges will move up the provto each unit — to help ince’s funding list if they cover the cost of land bring their own money acquisition. But trustees to the table.

But some trustees exare concerned it won’t get the schools built any pressed fears that even if all the district’s surplus faster. land asThe dissets were trict preliquidated, dicts new there still schools will You can comment on wouldn’t be needed any story you read at www.tricitynews.com be enough on Burke money to Mountain, get new Riverwalk and Fraser Mills for schools built.

“If we sold the land, about 2,550 new students, requiring $50.5 that wouldn’t resolve the million to buy land. issue by far,” commented Approved fees will range Keith Watkins, a Port between $600 to $1,000 Moody trustee.

Whether moving kids per unit depending on the project density (same around in a boundary as last year) but unless review is an option rethe district can pony up mains to be seen. Port some cash for the aver- Coquitlam Trustee Judy age $8 million per school Shirra made the suggesland costs, the projects tion and asked whether may not move forward r e - o p e n i n g c l o s e d schools is an idea worth soon enough.

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Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3808 TUESDAY, October 9, 2012 at 7:00 pm Council Chambers, Third Floor, Port Coquitlam City Hall 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC

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Intent of the Bylaw: To allow for a floor area exclusion for those dwelling units constructed in compliance with BC Building Code regulations for adaptable dwellings in apartment buildings containing 10 or more units.

Location of Properties Affected: Port Coquitlam Inspection of Documents: A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected in the Corporate Office, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, except Saturdays, Sundays, and any Statutory Holiday, until October 9, 2012 inclusive. Further information is available at www.portcoquitlam. ca/getinvolved or details can be obtained from the Development Services Department at 604. 927.5442.

Also available for inspection is the “Zoning Bylaw, 2008, No. 3630” (which would be amended by the proposed bylaw) and various reports referring specifically to the purpose of the amending Bylaw.

Public Participation: At the hearing the public will be allowed to make representations to the Council respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw. All written and verbal submissions will become part of the Public Hearing record.

After the Public Hearing has been completed, Council can no longer receive additional or new information on this application.

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Temporary Use Permit 2332 and 2358 Ranger Lane Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 4:30 pm Heritage Room - Third Floor Port Coquitlam City Hall 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8

TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Section 921 of the Local Government Act, the City of Port Coquitlam proposes to consider an application for Temporary Use Permit No. TU000006 for 2332 and 2358 Ranger Lane.

There will be a Public Input Opportunity where the public will be allowed to make representations to the Smart Growth Committee on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 4:30 pm in the Heritage Room at City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, respecting matters contained in the proposed Temporary Use Permit. All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed Permit will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Permit.

The Temporary Use Permit will permit Mosaic Homes to develop a temporary sales and presentation centre at 2332 and 2358 Ranger Lane.

A copy of proposed Temporary Use Permit No. TU000006 as described above, may be inspected in the Corporate Office, City of Port Coquitlam, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 2A8, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays until Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 4:30 pm.

Further information and a larger map can be seen at www.portcoquitlam.ca/ getinvolved and further details can be obtained from the Development Services Department at 604-927-5442.

Any written submissions must be received by the Corporate Office by 4:00 pm, on Thursday, October 11, 2012.

Temporary Use Permit No. TU000006 for 2332 and 2358 Ranger Lane will be considered for issuance by the Smart Growth Committee at its meeting to be held on Thursday, October 11, 2012, at 4:30 pm in the Heritage Room at City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam.

Susan Rauh, CMC Corporate Officer 604.927.5421 rauhs@portcoquitlam.ca

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Old Coq. library branch to close COUNCIL Oct. 22, new one to open in Nov. MEETINGS Planned coffee shop won’t be in new library

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Maurice Gravelle, the city of Coquitlam’s GM of strategic initiatives.

“There’s going to be a lot of construction in the next two to three years on Pinetree with the Evergreen Line. For a business, maybe that’s not the best time to open.”

“There’s going to be a lot of construction in the next two to three years on Pinetree with the Evergreen Line. We can still operate a library but, for a business, maybe that’s not the best time to open.”

Gravelle declined to say what the loss of revenue would be but said the city would be going out to public tender again for a cafe once the

rapid-transit construction wraps up.

The Evergreen Line is due to open in the summer of 2016, running from Lougheed Town Centre in Burnaby to Town Centre Park in Coquitlam, via Burquitlam and Port Moody.

In the meantime, Gravelle said the city will use the allocated coffee house area to accommo-

By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

Patrons of Coquitlam’s new City Centre library branch will have more room to browse for books and study when it opens next month.

But they won’t be able to buy a cup of java at the Pinetree Way facility anytime soon.

Maurice Gravelle, Coquitlam’s general manager of strategic initiatives, said the city wasn’t able to reach an agreement with the only proponent that applied to open a coffee shop in the 15,000 sq. ft. space at the new library branch.

“There were some details that they weren’t prepared to meet what the city was asking for in terms of lease payments,” Gravelle said, adding,

date the five staff members who are part of its Evergreen Line Project Team.

Construction on the new library branch is nearly finished and relocation of the current branch at city hall — located about a block away — is expected to start on Oct. 22, lasting three weeks.

Movers and library staff will carry over a collection of about 100,000 books and other reading materials as well as CDs and DVDs. (In 2009, Coquitlam Public LIbrary shut its Poirier branch for seven months while the building underwent $3 million in renovations; the next year, the library fixed a leaky roof, costing an additional $850,000 but the branch stayed open.)

The soft opening of the City Centre branch is scheduled for Nov. 13, with a grand opening planned on Nov. 24, said Silvana Harwood, the

library’s deputy director. Occupancy approval has yet to be okayed, Gravelle said,“but we are working closely with our building permits officers.”

The total cost of the new library — including construction, land and interim financing — is $15.6 million. The city inked the deal to buy the building in February 2011, responding to calls from the community to increase the branch size to meet current and future needs. The City Centre branch welcomes about 6,000 visitors a week.

The new branch at Henderson Place will result in three times more space than at the current 11,000 sq. ft. location on the ground floor of city hall.

And when the relocation ends, that area will be turned into offices for city and RCMP staff — a renovation project budgeted at $1 million.

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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

WHERE Heritage Mountain Community Centre 200 Panorama Place, Port Moody

TIMES Committee of the Whole, 6:45pm Public Hearing, 7pm Regular Council immediately following the Public Hearing

TELEVISION COVERAGE Television coverage is not available.

Complete agenda packages are available at the Legislative Services counter at City Hall, in the Port Moody Public Library or online at www.portmoody.ca under “City Government”. www.portmoody.ca • 604.469.4500

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Public Notice 2012 Permissive Property Taxation Exemption Bylaw In accordance with Section 227 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby provided regarding the adoption of 2012 Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 4332, 2012. The intent of this bylaw is to grant property taxation exemptions to the following categories of land and/or improvements:

Note: the tax figures provided below are estimates only, and these figures will be modified based on changes in assessment data and tax rates as determined by Council on an annual basis.

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Burquitlam Care Society

560 Sydney Avenue

5 years

21,120

21,753

22,406

23,078

23,770

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Burquitlam Senior Housing Society

560 Austin Avenue

5 years

10,255

10,563

10,880

11,206

11,542

01053-050

Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Society

747 Alderson Avenue

5 years

1,509

1,554

1,601

1,649

1,698

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Community Living Society

820A Quadling Avenue

5 years

2,339

2,409

2,481

2,556

2,632

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Community Living Society

820B Quadling Avenue

5 years

2,339

2,409

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Societe Du Foyer Maillard

1010 Alderson Avenue

5 years

13,611

14,019

03553-000

Simon Fraser Society for Community Living

567 Cochrane Avenue

5 years

1,872

1,928

11685-102

Earl Haig Society (Coquitlam)

1800 Austin Avenue

2 years

11,149

9,262

12152-120

Greater Vancouver Water District

Hickey Sports Court

5 years

988

1,018

13795-035

Colony Farm Community Gardens Society

Colony Farm Park

5 years

2,515

2,591

2,668

2,748

2,831

15540-001

Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 263

1025 Ridgeway Avnue

5 years

28,795

29,659

30,549

31,465

32,409

22730-398

Simon Fraser Society for Community Living

917 Foster Avenue

5 years

2,181

2,247

2,314

2,384

2,455

35870-126

Howe Sound Services Society

2823 Greenbrier Place

5 years

1,972

2,031

2,092

2,155

2,220

38138-000

Nature Trust of British Columbia

Siwash Island

5 years

2,762

2,845

2,930

3,018

3,109

38200-000

Nature Trust of British Columbia

Addington Point

5 years

77,721

80,053

82,454

84,928

87,476

38201-001

Nature Trust of British Columbia

Siwash Island

5 years

266

274

282

291

299

38202-000

Nature Trust of British Columbia

Siwash Island

5 years

96,664

99,564

102,551

105,627

108,796

38203-000

Nature Trust of British Columbia

Siwash Island

5 years

28,044

28,885

29,752

30,645

31,564

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1,080

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This notice does not include statutory exemptions provided by the Province or the permissive exemptions provided by the City of Coquitlam under Section 224 subsection (2) (f) [buildings for public worship].

A copy of the proposed 2012 Taxation Exemption Bylaw will be available at Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2, in the Financial Services Department between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays from Tuesday, October 9 to Friday, October 12, 2012.

If there are any questions regarding the bylaw, please contact the Financial Services Department at 604-927-3030.

Garry Jackson Revenue Services Manager

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A public information session will be held for those who are interested in joining the team on Thursday, Oct. 11 between 7 and 9 p.m. in council chambers at Coquitlam city hall (3000 Guildford Way).

Current members of the team will conduct an in-depth presentation and volunteers are encouraged to come ask questions and learn more about the program. Forms will also be available to those who are willing to join.

Week (Oct. 7-13) and safety and prevention tips, go to www.portcoquitlam.ca/fire or contact Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services at fire@portcoquitlam.ca or call 604927-5466.

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he dumping of bacon at a Port Coquitlam Muslim mosque suggests some people haven’t adjusted to the current reality: The Tri-Cities is a diverse, multicultural community and we are richer for it.

The Lower Mainland’s northeast sector, with its vibrant economic base, relatively affordable housing and beautiful natural setting has drawn immigrants searching for a better quality of life since the early 20th century. And census figure show that immigrant populations continue to settle here in high numbers.

Are there pressures? Sure. Our rapidly rising population has resulted in greater demands for affordable housing, jobs and new schools. There may be times when social engagement suffers because of language and cultural differences. But the truth is, except for First Nations, we are all immigrants, and we have to get along.

Thankfully, the vandalism at Masjid Al-Hidayah and Islamic Cultural Centre was an aberration and the day-today reality is that people in this region work, live and play without incident and are getting to know each other in government offices, at the workplace, over the back fence, at schools and in our neighbourhood parks and festivals.

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Rallying for peace and rights in Kathmandu AS I SEE IT Tanya Lee

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n Sept. 21, I marched down the streets of Kathmandu with a banner and a police escort. A mob of human rights defenders surrounded me, including participants from 32 not-for-profit organizations. Enthusiastic arms waved signs at passersby, proclaiming“Peace is possible” and “End violence against women”and“Ensure justice for all.”

Women’s Rehabilitation Centre Nepal (WOREC), the organization hosting my internship, organized the rally to celebrate the 31st annual International Day of Peace. Matching WOREC t-shirts were distributed and donned over saris and skinny jeans alike as women and men of all ages took up the day’s rallying cries.

As traversing a street in Kathmandu is equivalent to participating in an extreme sport, forcing traffic to stop as we walked slowly through

the streets imbued the progression with an aura of power — if we can stop traffic in Kathmandu, we can do anything.

As a new republic, the concept of peace has particular relevance for Nepal. Less than six years have elapsed since peace treaties officially ended the decade-long armed conflict between Maoist insurgents and government forces.

For many women, however, the advent of peace did not coincide with freedom from societal and familial violence.They suffer disproportionately from poverty; food insecurity; lack of sustainable livelihood options; domestic violence; human trafficking; and horrific reproductive health issues such as uterine prolapse and obstetric fistula.The United Nations reported in 2009 that the Nepali gross national income of U.S.$441 per capita was almost 89 times lower than that in Canada. Compound poverty with caste-based discrimination or“squatter-stigma” and you end up with some very vulnerable communities.

The day before the rally, a human rights exhibition was held to highlight these issues.

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The event opened with the keynote speakers tossing coloured powder into the crowd, raining flecks of pink, blue, purple, white, green, orange and red onto the faces, clothes and hair of the closest audience members. I felt like I had wandered into a Skittles commercial. In addition to producing a rainbow-coloured crowd, the ritual symbolizes the spread of happiness.

Interwoven throughout the day’s speeches were youth groups performing traditional and modern dance routines, incorporating elements of narrative and drama. Fake blood and melodramatic screams added to the entertainment value of an otherwise serious and emotional event.

As a Canadian, two experiences in particular left me reeling.

One was finding out that Nepali not-for-profit organizations have formed in response to the problem of witch-hunts and the urgent need to protect the women accused of being“witches” from physical violence and even murder. When I think of witch-hunts, I picture 17th century Massachusetts, not modern Nepal, where

people wear Angry Birds t-shirts and carry Blackberry phones.

The second-head spinning experience was discovering that the women working for human rights-based organizations have themselves become the targets of violence, prompting campaigns for the protection of women human rights defenders.The good news is that the continuation of public events such as Peace Day rallies and exhibitions suggests that bully tactics have not weakened the resolve of these women.

With the November elections quickly approaching here, all organizations engaged in advocacy have increased motivation to draw attention to the causes they fight for. With a new, permanent constitution on the post-election menu, organizations such as the ones I rallied beside last month hope to influence the future of human rights in Nepal.

Tanya Lee, 26, grew up in Coquitlam, where she attended Hillcrest middle school and Centennial secondary, and where her family still lives. She’s contributing a column to The Tri-City News about her work with a human rights NGO.

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FACE TO FACE: What are the Tri-Cities most horrible traffic travesties?

Brunette, Ioco, Shaughnessy...

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here’s nothing like a week is the darn railway crossing at in Toronto to put Metro Kingsway Avenue and Westwood Vancouver’s traffic problems Street in Port Coquitlam. At least in perspective. once a month I get stuck behind a I’m writing this week’s Face to long train that sometimes will just Face post from the Centre of the stop on the track for no apparent Universe and can’t believe the reason. Is there a way politicians congestion here. Imagine random can limit the length of trains? traffic jams at any time of the day I don’t have too many concerns — 11 a.m. or 11 p.m. — it’s simply with the traffic in Port Coquitlam maddening. except for the downtown area and While we don’t have the number Shaughnessy Street. I thought the cars on the road as T.O., we cerCoast Meridian Overpass was suptainly have our share of problem posed to alleviate some of those traffic areas in the Tri-Cities. back-ups but some days it’s as bad The least desirable road on my as ever. The worst part is trying to list is not necessarily a congested turn left on to Shaughnessy from route but one that makes me very one of the side streets. nervous.

And finally, in Port Moody, I The Brunette Avenue-North offwould think the consensus mostramp from Highway hated intersection is 1 requires patience St. Johns Street at and focus as you try Ioco Road, where, to judge the speed and during rush hour, You can comment on intent of drivers comthe left-turners clogany story you read at ing along the windy up the whole area. www.tricitynews.com road. Interestingly, the Unless you get into Brunette Avenue offthe right lane at the and on-ramps were right time, you’re pretty much identified as ICBC’s “top crash done for. intersection” in all of the Lower To be fair, on balance, the traffic Mainland in 2011. It was also the situation in the Tri-Cities is better only Tri-Cities location in their topthan a lot of other places across the 10 list. country. But if you get into one of The other transportation corridor those bad spots, it’s just like being I have a problem with in Coquitlam in Toronto.

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“In Port Moody, I would think the consensus most-hated intersection is Saint Johns at Ioco Road, where, during rush hour, the left-turners clog-up the whole area.”

Andy Radia

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“If Port Moody blocked off Moody Street just before the overpass to Rocky Point Park, traffic could flow non-stop both ways over the overpass.”

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.

2 overpasses & a parking lot...

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he frustration Tri-Cities drivers face daily is more immediate to most of us than irritation over the latest political controversy.

With this in mind, this week my colleague and I look at the Tri-Cities’ top traffic travesties — those ridiculous asphalt configurations though which we white knuckle and sometimes even curse.

Port Coquitlam’s biggest traffic snafu was to build the ballyhooed multi-million dollar Coast Meridian overpass without northbound access to Lougheed Highway. It would have taken a half a day and some concrete-covered styrofoam blocks to build a Lougheed exit ramp on each side. Instead, northbound drivers are almost to Prairie Avenue before they can organize a U-turn to get back to Lougheed. Ridiculous.

In Coquitlam, the biggest traffic rat’s nest is the new Como Lake Village parking lot on a rainy day.

It’s a challenge to avoid flattening No Frills shoppers who dodge in and out of cars at the bottom of the Linton Street entry ramp. From Como Lake Avenue, one risks being rear-ended while making the required 50 km/h hairpin entry turn; and if entering from Hillcrest Street, one invariably encounters — head on — a car whose driver thinks

the little blind entrance behind the liquor store is still the two-way chicane it always was.

The lot itself is a rabbit’s warren, with right angles, curbs and dividers everywhere. Cars unpredictably back out of cramped spaces in all directions, into people balancing Starbucks coffee trays, or counting withdrawals from the Green Machine ATM. It’s Where’s Waldo chaos in there.

But Port Moody has the most frustrating traffic travesty in the Tri-Cities because it’s one the city could fix in an hour. If Port Moody blocked off Moody Street just before the overpass to Rocky Point Park, traffic could flow nonstop both ways over the overpass, instead of backing up to Barnet Highway on Clark Street and to the Inlet Park gravel fields on Murray Street.

Blocking off Moody Street wouldn’t affect access to businesses on Spring or Moody streets; as a matter of fact, it would provide parking stalls for them. This one’s an absolute no-brainer.

There, I feel better already.

And if driving Tri-City hills didn’t wear out my minivan’s brakes every 30,000 km, I would likely find the aforementioned traffic travesties similarly less abrasive.

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Think on Thanksgiving The Editor, This Thanksgiving weekend, families across B.C. will sit down together to share a wonderful meal while giving thanks for life’s many blessings. Unfortunately, the vast majority of the food enjoyed on this occasion will be produced using unsustainable farming practices that put the food security of future generations at risk.

These practices are known in agriculture as monoculture: the practice of producing a single crop over a large area for an extended period of time.

While monoculture may be an effective method for producing large and profitable crops, is it a good demonstration of the qualities we are supposed to celebrate during Thanksgiving?

A much better way to show our appreciation for the earth and each other is to be found in the idea of “permaculture,” or permanent agriculture.

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Is the food you will eat during your Thanksgiving feast this weekend produced in a sustainable manner? The letter writer offers some food for thought. tainable, permanent gardens and farms intended to grow sustainable and healthy food by using designs and relationships found in nature. Best of all, permaculture can be practised one’s backyard and the produce can be harvested and enjoyed by the whole family. It can be applied to gardening to achieve a secure, organic and plentiful source of food.

What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than by passing on this legacy

to future generations?

As well, this fall, a free workshop is being offered to the community on the basics of permaculture gardening. Down to Earth will be offered on Nov. 17 at Riverside Community Church in Port Coquitlam.

To learn more about permaculture and the community workshop, visit www.downtoearthpermaculture.wordpress. com.

Nathan Griffiths, Port Moody

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What a wonderful letter written by Kenneth Baker in Wednesday’s paper.

He eloquently described the beauty and historical importance of the Riverview Hospital grounds.

It is beyond belief that any level of government would contemplate selling and losing this jewel.

Donna Stuart, Port Moody

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Nothing to do but ‘get ready for next time’, says volunteer continued from front page

As soon as a problem was detected, the water was shut off and a testing regime was implemented.“We did a bio-assay, which is testing in a laboratory environment with fish, and did some metal sampling, which we don’t really do on raw water and couldn’t find anything.

“We’re working with the hatchery, they are carrying on with investigations,”he added.

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f l u s h e d o u t wa t e r lines, along with Metro Vancouver, before the new pipe was connected to Metro Vancouver’s main line.

It takes thousands of hours of volunteer work to maintain the hatchery and raise and release fish fry, Fletcher said, and hatchery workers are upset that a year’s work was lost during the fish kill but they aren’t giving up and are prepared to get on with the job of raising fish for next year.

“There’s nothing you can do about the loss, other than get ready for next time,”he said.

The group typically collects about 30,000 coho eggs, as well as chinook, which don’t overwinter at the hatchery.

About half the coho are released to restock the Coquitlam River; the remainder are raised in tanks until they reach a length of about 2.5 to 3 inches, which enhances their chance for survival.

In June, after their adipose fins are clipped,

$500 fine for contractor that flushed cement into water A c l e a n - u p c r ew scoured a drain pipe and a portion of Smiling Creek on Burke Mountain last week to get rid of cement water wash that had been hosed down a storm drain the previous week.

A contractor building two houses on Roxton Avenue where the cement water wash originated was responsible for the cleanup and will also have to pay a $500 fine or breaking Coquitlam’s prohibited discharge bylaw.

The material flowed into pools with standing water that contained coho fry and the fish died.

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The Coquitlam River where the Al Grist hatchery is located. Last month, volunteers found 15,000 dead coho in their hatchery tanks and still aren’t sure about the cause.

they are released and returning coho, fully grown from their journey out to sea, can be caught by sports fishermen.

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Clean-up crews work to get rid of cement water that washed down Smiling Creek on Burke Mountain last week.

Environmental showed up with a vacuum truck and cleaned out the entire length of pipe; as well, the contaminated areas of the creek were vacuumed and powerwashed, according to Joan Pettie.

Pettie was the first person to call attention

to the contamination problem. She spotted the material flowing into the creek while walking her dog.

According to the city of Coquitlam, a bylaw officer was on hand last Wednesday to ensure the clean up work was done appropriately.

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Coq.council will discuss need for vaccine

By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

A Coquitlam city councillor is asking for his colleagues’ support in lobbying the B.C. government to reconsider its decision for administering a meningococcal conjugate vaccine called Menactra.

At Monday’s city council meeting, Coun.

Neal Nicholson served a notice of motion to raise awareness about the bloodstream-based bacterial infection that took the life of Coquitlam’s Leo Chan in January.

The Pinetree secondary grad, who spent his Grade 12 work experience in Mayor Richard Stewart’s office, was studying at the University of Victoria when he contracted the disorder and died. This

s u m mer, his parents spoke out about the need for the provincial NicholsoN government to adopt the MCV4 (Menactra) vaccine for the Y-strain that killed Chan. Menactra isn’t part of B.C.’s childhood immunization program.

Nicholson said he first became aware of the issue when 15-yearold Brodie Campbell of Coquitlam died in 2007 from the Y-strain and, a few weeks ago, he was asked to sign a petition by the Chan family that calls on the provincial government to address the vaccine need.

City council is expected to debate Nicholson’s motion at its Oct. 15 meeting.

HERITAGE DEAL

A Maillardville house may soon be the third home in Coquitlam with a heritage designation stamp.

O n M o n d ay, c i t y council granted first reading to Pattison Architecture for a Heritage Revitalization Agreement (HRA) to update Maison Velay, located at 1313 Cartier Ave. in Laval Square — the city’s oldest neighbourhood.

Tw o o t h e r L av a l Square homes — one on Cartier Avenue, the other on Begin Street — have HRA designations, as does Our Lady of Lourdes Church, also in Laval Square.

According to a heritage conservation plan by Pattison, Paul

PoCo meeting cancelled

By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

Port Coquitlam’s city council meeting scheduled for next Tuesday has been cancelled.

The city said there were no presentations, delegations or reports to council scheduled for the Oct. 9 meeting and a public hearing for the adaptable housing strategy has been rescheduled to the Monday, Oct. 22 meeting.

“It is just one of those

anomalies,” said Susan Rauh, Port Coquitlam’s corporate officer. “It doesn’t happen very often. We maybe get one [cancellation] a year.”

She said that many departments are currently focusing on putting together their budget packages, which could be the reason there is no new information to report to council. The budget process is expected to start in earnest this month in committee, before the document is presented to

council in the winter.

PoCo council meetings are normally held at city hall on the first and third Mondays of each month (not during August and Christmas breaks). The meetings are moved to Tuesdays when the meeting day is a holiday, as is the case with Thanksgiving this weekend.

The agenda for the Oct. 22 meeting will be available on Oct. 18 at www.portcoquitlam.ca/ council.

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In addition to a clean, bright interior and a welcoming ambience here are some of the things that make a 5 Star Return-It Depot stand out.

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Like the hotel industry, where a 5 Star designation assures the hotel guest of an exemplary standard of service, cleanliness, design and comfort, Encorp Pacific’s 5 Star Return-It Depot program assures customers of the best possible recycling experience.

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Chamber announces award nominees T h e Tr i - C i t i e s Chamber of Commerce last week announced the 2012 nominees for its annual Business Excellence Awards, with finalists to be announced at the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club on Oct. 25.

At that time, finalists for the six award categories – small, medium and large businesses of the year, not-for-profit of the year, community spirit, and business leader of the year.

The 2012 nominees are:

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(50+ employees) Euro-Rite Cabinets Kiewit/Flatiron General Partnership Norco Products Ltd. The Keg Steakhouse & Bar Van Houtte Coffee Services

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Club Aviva Recreational Ltd. Dave Teixeira - Dave. ca Communications Inc. Pacific Coast Terminals Sharon Perry Chartered Accountant Snap Coquitlam The Circadian Group

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Deborah Stetz, Coquitlam Centre

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Dennis Marsden, Westminster Savings Greg Garrison, Mardon Insurance Brokers (Coquitlam) Ltd. Paul Droulis, Canadian Tire Coquitlam Thomas L. Spraggs, Spraggs & Co. Law Corporation Wim Vander Zalm, Art Knapp Plantland The winners will be announced January 26 at the Chamber’s annual gala. To register for the nominees luncheon, or any of our events, visit www.tricitieschamber. com.

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PoCo pair must pay disabled woman

By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

A Port Coquitlam social worker who took thousands of dollars from a disabled woman who was in her care has been ordered to repay $136,000 to the victim.

Yvonne Dean and her partner Janet Blackwell said they were authorized to take the funds

from a joint account that had been shared with Wendy Reeves, a woman who was described in court documents as moderately disabled.

Reeves, who worked cleaning animal cages at SFU, had difficulty managing her own money so Dean and Blackwell helped her open a joint bank ac-

count that would give them more control over Reeves’ income.

The pair received $1,500 a month from the provincial government to cover Reeves’ living expenses but the women said they believed they were entitled to a portion of the SFU income.

Justice Catherine Bruce disagreed.

“I find Ms. Dean’s explanations for her appropriation of Ms. Reeves’ funds to be completely fanciful,” she wrote in her reasons for judgement.

“It is apparent that Ms. Dean drained the joint accounts of funds every month regardless of how much money Ms. Reeves had deposited to her credit.”

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Iranian group to host MP Moore

By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

A group representing Iranian-Canadians in the Tri-Cities will host a public meeting with the Canadian Heritage minister tomorrow (Saturday) in a bid to get more of the immigrant community up to speed on their rights.

Ardalan Hamidi, spokesperson for the Tri-City branch of the Civic Association of Iranian Canadians (Civic IC), told The Tri-City News the gathering with James Moore, MP for Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, will be nonpartisan and is aimed at encouraging the new Canadians to take part in civic, provincial and federal elections.

“We want IranianCanadians to get out and vote,” Hamidi said.“Many of them don’t even bother to go to the polls and we don’t want that.”

James Moore, MP for Port Moody-Westwood-Por t Coquitlam.

The social association has been active in the Lower Mainland since it formed two years ago, with branches in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, VancouverUBC as well as the TriCities. Hamidi said its mandate is to educate Iranian-Canadians about the Canadian parliamentary and democratic systems, inform them about their responsibilities as Canadian citizens and encourage them to take part in local community

advisory groups and other committees.

The group has also organized all-candidates’ meetings, including in Coquitlam.

More than 10,000 Iranian-Canadians live in the Tri-Cities.

Hamidi stressed Saturday’s event is not in response to the C a n a d i a n g ove r n ment’s decision last month to close its embassy in Tehran and expel Iranian diplomats; Canada also declared Iran a “state sponsor” of terrorism. And last week, Canadian diplomats walked out of the United Nations general assembly before Iran’s president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, spoke.

• The meeting with Moore is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. at Douglas College’s David Lam campus (1240 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). For more information, visit www.civicactivist.com or email info@civicac-

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MP Moore stands by Tories’ coast guard base cut James Moore is defending the federal government’s decision to cut the Kitsilano coast guard base in Vancouver, saying the city will still have the highest level of coastal rescue response in the country.

The senior Conservative cabinet minister in B.C., a Tri-City MP, also took direct aim at

Vancouver politicians, accusing Mayor Gregor Robertson of failing to raise his concerns with Ottawa before his council fired a political broadside.

“He has never phoned me, he has never contacted the prime minister,” Moore said after speaking to the UBCM convention.

Moore said the federal

government is sticking to the decision to cut the Kitsilano base and increase response capacity at Sea Island in Richmond as well as volunteer responders but added Ottawa would reassess required service levels in future years.

Vancouver councillors had accused Conservative

MPs of dodging their repeated demands to meet on the base closure.

Vancouver city hall officials challenged Moore’s account, saying council voted Sept. 18 to pursue meetings with the PM and Robertson wrote to him June 14, urging the decision be reversed. jnagel@blackpress.ca

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THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: Townsite festival, Express take on the Chiefs in a home game

Ioco’s past remembered Compiled by Janis Warren

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But, if the liquid sunshine arrives, there’s also plenty to do indoors this weekend at libraries, art galleries, theatres and sports rinks.

TODAY: Friday, Oct. 5 TIME WITH bAbE

Caregivers of young ones can discover the pleasure of reading with their babies at the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd.) as part of the branch’s babytime program on Fridays from 10:15 to 10:40 a.m.

Cuddle with your baby as you listen to nursery rhymes and stories, and mingle with other new parents.

To reserve a spot, call the library at 604-927-7999. Meanwhile, Place Maillardville (1200 Cartier Ave.) is offering its Baby’s FirstYear program, which is subsidized by the United Way of the Lower Mainland and B.C.’s ministry of children and families. The drop-in session for adults and their babies runs on Fridays until Dec. 14 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room. Call 604933-6166 or visit placemaillardville. ca.

HE SCORES!

There’s no NHL hockey to catch on television with the players locked out so head over to Coquitlam’s Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.) and cheer on our Junior A hockey club, the Coquitlam Express, as they battle the Chilliwack Chiefs at 7 p.m. Visit coquitlamexpress.ca for more information and tickets.

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See Maria, Brody and their friends spend a crazy four years at the challenging A.B.S. school in the production Hey Maria, It’s An A.B.S. Story! at Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) tonight and tomorrow night at 7 p.m.

Tickets at $8/$7/$6 are available by emailing pmsspenproject@gmail. com.

pIZZA ON ICE

Kids aged seven to 10 can lace up their skates for the city of Port Coquitlam’s Skate, Movie, Pizza night from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam recreation complex (2150 Wilson Ave.). The cost is $15 and pre-registration is required by calling 604-927-PLAY.

Saturday, Oct. 6 TOWNSITE TOUR

The Port Moody Heritage Society is organizing its annual Ioco Days Festival, a free family event sponsored in part by Canadian Heritage.

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Musicians trumpeted Ioco Days during last year’s festival at the old townsite north of Port Moody. The first part of this year’s celebration is on Saturday, Oct. 6 with two interactive shows by Rebel Haunt Theatre. The action takes place at 1st Avenue and Ioco Road. For more information on the event, visit www.portmoodymuseum.org.

Explore the old townsite and, at 1 and 3 p.m., see Rebel Haunt Theatre as it presents a production called Hometown, an interactive play set in the 1930s. Stay tuned as the festival continues on Sunday, Oct. 14 with Ioco Ghost Town Days, from noon to 4 p.m. Visit www.portmoodymuseum.org.

ClASSES fOR TEENS

Teens aged 11 and up can get certified with the Canadian Red Cross’ babysitter training by signing up in courses starting today at Coquitlam’s Poirier community centre (640 Poirier St.). Also, the city is offering itsYoung Chefs on the Run program for teens aged 11 to 14.

The class, which starts today, features nutritional meal preparation and physical activity. Participants will create their own recipe book as well. To register for either program, visit www.coquitlam.ca/programs or call 604-927-4FUN.

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Take a tour through the Port

Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.), which on Thursday unveiled its new exhibits for the month. West Vancouver residents Marguerite Mahy and Lynn Webster show their work jointly for the first time in a series called For the Love of Colour, which highlights their disparate painting styles for the common theme of B.C. landscapes. Also, Rose Kapp has her pen and ink drawings up at the centre in a collection called Classical Critters.

And Rachel Ashe’s paper installation called Cut. Fold. Repeat. is in the Cabinet of Curiosity. PMAC is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Visit pomoarts.ca.

Sunday, Oct. 7 GET READY

Oct. 7 to 13 is Fire Prevention Week so now is the time to prepare your home fire escape plan and to get your family ready for a possible

emergency. This includes making a map of your dwelling, marking a door and window in every room for an escape exit, and choosing a designated meeting place outside. Also, test your smoke alarm.

Visit http://www.portcoquitlam. ca/City_Hall/City_Departments/ Fire___Emergency_Services/ Public_Education_Services/Fire_ Prevention.htm.

lOCAl ARTISTS

Wander through the Port Moody Public Library (100 Newport Dr.) — not for books but to admire the art on the walls this month by the Blackberry Artists’ Society. The co-op of local artists also sells its work in the gift shop at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.). Visit www.blackberrygiftshop. ca. Meanwhile, at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside city hall), there’s a display until Oct. 30 by Tri-City artists Colin James Craig, Skai Fowler, Heidi Lambert, Ranjan Sen and Gerry Thompson. Their

show coincides with the A View From the Water’s Edge series — an intermunicipal art partnership between Leigh Square, PMAC and the Evergreen Cultural Centre that looks at connecting waterways.

Evergreen also has Sylvie RousselJanssens’ How Deep Is Your Lake, in its lobby (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) this month.

GO JEN GO

She’s made it into the Top 7 and now Coquitlam’s Jennifer Gillis is in tight competition to be cast as Dorothy in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s stage production of The Wizard of Oz in Toronto in December. Catch the 16-year-old Gleneagle secondary student sing on the CBC reality show Over the Rainbow at 8 p.m. then cast your vote to send her into next week’s audition round. Visit www.cbc.ca/ overtherainbow/.

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Quinoa – the wonder food from the Incas green scene Elaine Golds More than just our daily bread

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n early sign of the emergence of any great civilization is evidence of the development of agriculture and the domestication of wild plants to feed a burgeoning population.

In the Middle East, for example, wheat and barley were developed as food crops thousands of years ago.Today, both are grown around the world and we continue to be sustained by the intake of “our daily bread.”

Civilization also emerged early in China, where rice was developed as a mainstay crop. Even in these contemporary times, we remain utterly dependent on these three crops of grains.

When the Spanish invaded the Americas in the early 1500s, they discovered corn growing

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On the shores of Lake Titicaca, an indigenous couple prepare a traditional meal for tourists which included quinoa soup. in Central America and, a few years later, potatoes in the high Andes of South America.These important food crops, developed by the great civilizations of the Americas, were quickly added to Europe’s bread basket. It didn’t take long for the potato, especially, to become a popular food. In fact, in Ireland, poor peasants came to utterly rely on potatoes for sustenance such that, when their potato crops

failed in the 1840s, a million people starved while a million more decided to migrate to North America to seek a better life.

There is little doubt the development of important food crops has had enduring impacts on the history of civilization.The grains of the world provide a vital source of carbohydrate in our diets that supply us with the energy to undertake our daily tasks.

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food crop was first domesticated is usually based on finding where the“wild” ancestor of the plant still grows. Early signs of domestication of cereals are the appearance of plants in the archeological record in which the seeds all ripen at the same time and do not“shatter”, or spontaneously drop their seeds. Disadvantages of most cereal crops are that they are low in protein content (wheat is about

12% protein) and do not contain a good balance of the essential amino acids needed by our body to synthesize proteins.

Man, it seems, cannot live by bread alone.

While the Spanish made significant additions to diet of people in Europe by bringing back corn, potatoes, chocolate, tomatoes, squash, chilli peppers, beans, vanilla and other culinary delights from the Americas, there was one that grew in the high Andes next to the potato that they apparently overlooked. In fact, even today, this important source of carbohydrate remains under-appreciated.

This crop is quinoa (pronounced“keen-wah”).

A member of the so-called goosefoot family for the shape of its leaf, it is related to lambs-quarters, a common weed in North America that appears early in the spring and is sometimes used as a green herb in soups.

Ancient civilizations in the Andes that preceded the Incas are believed to have developed this important seed crop. Like

the potato, it grows well at extremely high elevations (in the case of quinoa, up to an amazing 4,000 m).

Archeological evidence suggests quinoa was being cultivated as a plant as early as 5800-4500 BC in Peru near Lake Titicaca, where it is still a common crop. In fact, when we travelled recently in Peru, we found meals in restaurants often started with a delicious quinoa soup.

Quinoa has several advantages over traditional cereals. For example, it is relatively protein-rich (as high as 22%) and, unlike most grains — as it is not a member of the grass family, it is not actually a true grain — it contains a balance of all the essential amino acids. More importantly for people with intolerance to gluten in their diet, it is gluten-free.

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25 cm of rainfall and will tolerate alkaline soils.

Truly, it is thanks to the indigenous farmers of the Andes, who have worked their crops by hand for thousands of years, that we have this valuable plant.

The Incas called quinoa, the“mother grain” and held it sacred. It is easy to see why.

In recent years, quinoa has been discovered as a new food in North America, finally making the leap from health food stores into supermarkets.

While there are concerns that an increasing demand for quinoa is limiting its availability in poorer areas of Peru, Bolivia and Chile, strains have now been developed that will grow in Canada and Colorado.

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books plus: What’s on in Tri-City libraries

Genealogy, games & ESL Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

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• City Centre branch closure: The current City Centre library branch at Coquitlam city hall will be closed starting Oct. 22 to facilitate a move to the new branch at 1169 Pinetree Way (at Henderson Place) which will open in the middle of November. While City Centre is closed: book drops at the old location will remain open during the day for patrons to drop off returned items.

Materials can also be returned to the Poirier branch (575 Poirier St.); and if patrons have requested items, they will be available for pick up at the Poirier branch.

For more information, call the Poirier branch at 604-937-4141.

• Thursday Evening at the Movies: Fascinating documentaries from the National Film Board of Canada are showing in Poirier branch’s Nancy Bennett Room. On Oct. 11, Surviving Progress (87 minutes) will be shown starting at 6:45 p.m. Inspired by Ronald Wright’s bestselling book, A Short History of Progress, this film challenges the viewer to overcome progress traps

Teenaged terror!

Teens, the annual Scary Story Contest, sponsored Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and The Tri-City News, is on.

The two age categories are: 11 to 14 years and 15 to 18 years. Rules are as follows: • Each entry must be no longer than 500 words.

• Each entry must be an original story written by a Tri-Cities resident who is no younger than 11 and no older than 18 as of Oct. 21, 2012.

• Writers must include the following three words in their stories: ominous, putrid and malevolent. Stories that do not include these words will be disqualified.

• Each writer must include his or her name, age, phone number and city with their entries.

• Writers must e-mail their entries to scarystory2012@gmail.com no later than Sunday, Oct. 21.

• Entries can be included in the body of an email message or attached as a Word document.

Winners in each category will be awarded prizes worth $75 (first), $50 (second) and $25 (third). Some of their entries will also be published in The Tri-City News on Oct. 31.

Full contest details are on the Coquitlam Public Library and Port Moody Public Library websites.

that destroyed past civilizations and threaten our own. To register, phone 604-937-4155.

• Teen programs: Kids 11 and older can drop in to play video games after school at the Poirier branch from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. The next games days are on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 in the Nancy Bennett Room.

Bring your own games for Xbox 360, PS3 or Wii. 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.

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• Search for your roots: Discover a little bit more about your ancestors or the meaning of your last name by learning about the Ancestry.com database with genealogical expert Chris Longley. Learn techniques and tricks to help navigate your way through this free database and become better acquainted with your family. Start your adventure at Terry Fox Library, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call the library at 604-927-7999 to reserve your spot.

For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional

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Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-9277999.

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• ESL: Are you learning English or do you know someone who needs English language practice? The library is a great place to get materials aimed specifically at ESL patrons and offers programs for English learners.

• Adult Learners Book Club: The Adult Learners Book Club meets once a month to talk about a book written in simple lan- 11-246.8_EnerChoiceAd_1x3-PRESS.indd guage. On Oct. 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the book Shipwreck by Maureen Jennings will be discussed.You can join in for this opportunity to read more, practise English conversation and make new friends.

All adult learners, including ESL, are welcome.

• Share English practice groups for adults: Head for the library’s ParkLane Room on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and join other English learners in this free program put on

by Share Family and Community Services.

You will get to practise English, make new friends and find out about your community.

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‘I’m running for Ms. Munday’ Middle schoolers hear Terry’s message — then run

By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

The message Terry Fox drove home every day during his Marathon of Hope hit home for hundreds of students and staff at a Coquitlam middle school last week.

Grade 8 teacher Trina Munday fought back tears as she spoke to Maillard middle students before the school’s annual Terry Fox Run about her battle with brain cancer, a disease that took the sight from her left eye.

Dressed with an eye patch and a dark head scarf, the mother told the solemn crowd how the experience has “been overwhelming and emotional and physically draining for me and my family,” with weeks of radiation, chemotherapy and surgery that required a seemingly endless number of hospital visits.

Munday talked about how the disease has also hit her relatives, including her husband, and she quoted Fox, the Port Coquitlam hometown hero who reminded Canadians on his historic 1980 crusade that “cancer can happen to anyone.”

N ow c a n c e r- f r e e , Munday pleaded to find a cure “so that you or anyone else in your family won’t have to fight this horrible disease,” she

told the middle schoolers, most of whom had raised their hands earlier when teacher Lawrence Mak asked if they knew someone affected by cancer.

The 400 students at the Rochester Street school dedicated their Fox Run last Friday to Munday, a 15-year educator whom they had not seen since she was diagnosed last January.

And many teachers wore black and blue t-shirts — made last spring for the Coquitlam Principals and Viceprincipals’ Association annual In Motion for Cancer Research run — that bore Munday’s name and her favourite animal: a sea turtle.

The Grade 6 to 8 students also donned yellow stickers on their shirts that read: “I’m running for... “ with most blanks filled in with “Grandpa” or“Ms. Munday.”

Maillard’s Fox Run was held a day after the Terry Fox National School Run, Sept. 27.

Many schools in the Coquitlam district such as Dr. Charles Best secondary staged their runs earlier in September.

Money raised from the events supports the Terry Fox Foundation, a Chilliwack-based charity that has collected more than $600 million over 32 years for cancer research around the world.

Donations for the Maillard middle Fox Run are being accepted until Oct. 4. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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Trysten M., Jason Wong and Roi Leyson of Coquitlam’s Maillard middle take part in the school’s Terry Fox Run last Friday.

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PoCo’s River and Trails Festival was last Sunday at Peace Park, where (above) Carter Cameron, 2, swings a hammer with the help of his mother, Jennifer, during a boat-building workshop.

There was also a visit from MV Native (above right), which took passengers on a tour of the Pitt River (top).

Spike AGM Port Moody’s Golden Spike Days are one of the Tri-Cities’ biggest annual events and they don’t happen without a great deal of planning and work by volunteers.

That work has already begun for the 2013 edition of the festival — taking place during the city’s 100th birthday — and the Golden Spike Days Festival Society is holding its annual general meeting this month. The AGM is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Parkview Room at PoMo city hall.

The society is looking for volunteers to become part of the board of directors, which includes an executive consisting of president, vice-president, treasurer and secretary as well as 10 directors who oversee all aspects of the festival, such as entertainment, events, marketing, sponsorship and fundraising.

If you have questions, call 604- 931-8852 or email office@goldenspikedays.bc.ca. Membership in the society costs $5.

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Help available for job search Have you been job searching for the past couple of months and have not succeeded in gaining employment?

Have you been out of work for a while or changing job often and find it difficult to make employers notice you?

Are your job search skills out of date?

Immigrant Services Society of BC’s Job Options BC may be

able to help as it focuses on helping those who have found looking for a job challenging.

ISSBC Job Options BC is an employment and skills training program that offers: • Phase 1 — five weeks of group workshop on job search with training allowances; • Phase 2 — up to five weeks of work placement;

• short-term training, with six months of follow-up support.

Applicants will be assessed on eligibility and suitability. Funding is provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement.

You may be eligible for the program — to be started on Oct. 11 — if you are: • unemployed and

not attending school; • not on EI (have not established EI claim in the last three to five years); • willing to commit to 10 weeks of full-time job search training; • a resident of the TriCities, Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.

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What if adults didn’t grow up? Discuss What if adults behaved like teenagers?

That’s the core of the discussion planned for the SFU Philosophers Cafe scheduled for Oct. 11 at Coquitlam Public Library’s Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. At the 7 p.m. event, Amir Kamyabnejad, an

SFU MA student in biomedical engineering, will consider the consequences of adults’ failure to take responsibility for their lives. He wonders what would happened if adults spent most of their time playing video games and neglecting their jobs or education without

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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: Coquitlam Olympians honoured, cash for Crossroads Hospice

At top, Crossroads Hospice Society’s development officer Anna Wilczewski and executive director Barb Henham last month accepted $1,770 from Doug Metzler and Irene Brown — the fundraising organizer and president of the Royal Canadian Legion in Port Coquitlam. Branch 133 collected the cash in memory of Tracy Metzler, Doug’s daughter who died at the hospice. In the 10 years since Doug started his campaign to outfit the hospice rooms with televisions, he and donors have also brought in $23,700 for the society. At middle, Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay (second from right) joined in song with George Balzer (Summer Sunday Concerts organizer), Anna Wilczewski (Crossroads’ development officer) and Ken Catton (VP and GM of Pacific Coast Terminal) to praise the success of the eight-week music concert series at Rocky Point Park, which raised $3,200 for Crossroads. The sixth annual Summer Sunday Concerts was sponsored by PCT.

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Coquitlam residents who competed in this summer’s London Olympics — with some bringing home hardware from the international event — were honoured by Mayor Richard Stewart and city council on Monday. The athletes received jackets with the city logo as well as floral bouquets for their efforts. Pictured from left to right are: BMX cycling coach Adam Muys; Paralympic runner Dustin Walsh; bronze medal soccer player Brittany Timko; gymnast Brittany Rogers; and silver medal indoor cyclist Jasmin Glaesser. Freestyle wrestler Haislan Garcia and BMX rider Tory Nyhaug were not able to attend Monday’s recognition ceremony.

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Cyclists with the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer fundraiser made a stop at Coast Capital Savings (Westwood branch) in Coquitlam on Sept. 25 during their Tour de Coast. The credit union is a tour sponsor, and members and staff have helped to raise nearly $2 million for the cause in the past 15 years.

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At right, Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore (centre) last month accepted an award at the Union of BC Municipalities’ annual convention in Victoria for his city’s social media outreach efforts. PoCo took the accolade for having “best practices” in engaging its residents online. Also photographed with Moore are Rob Seeley (director of sustainable development and external affairs for Shell Canada) and community excellence awards chairperson Mary Sjostrom.

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A Tri-City society that provides care to terminally ill patients has a new board of directors.

The 2012-’13 board, as elected at the charity’s 24th AGM last month, is (back row, from left to right): Catherine Burns (Best Buy); Peter Xotta (Port Metro Vancouver); Ken Catton (Pacific Coast Terminals); John Stubbs (retired SFU professor); secretary Lara Gerrits (Vancouver Airport Authority); John Suan (consultant); and Lisa Ebel-Wiebe (Lewwow Consulting / The ClearView Group). And in the front row (left to right): v-p Jill Cook (Coquitlam Heritage Society); president Robert Tanaka (EPR Coquitlam); and treasurer Jason Jakubec (Lawyers West). Missing from photo are: Diana Hiebert (retired instructor and program co-ordinator for Douglas College); Natalie Lisik (workplace health, engagement and wellness consulting); and Tony Taylor (Convergent Healthcare Consultants).

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COMMUNiTY CALENDAR

SATURDAY, OCT. 6

• Ioco Days Festival “Home Town” theatre production at 1 and 3 p.m., Ioco Road and 1st Ave., Port Moody: Rebel Haunt Theatre presents its newest Ioco-based audienceinteractive play set in the 1930s; the audience moves with the actors through the Ioco townsite exploring locations, meeting characters and watching the story unfold.

(Also on Oct. 13.) Cost: by donation.

TUESDAY, OCT. 9

• Burke Mountain Naturalists’ October meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam.

Speaker: wildlife biologist and BMN member Lee Harding will present a slideshow on “The Natural and Cultural Mystique of Morocco.” Free admission and open to all. Info: 604936-4108 or 604-4613864, or www.bmn.bc.ca.

• PoCo Ladies Legion Auxiliary meets, 1 p.m., Legion Branch 133, Port Coquitlam. If you would like to meet new people, drop in or call 604-942-6028 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10

• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club “team stamp quiz” with prizes; visitors welcome. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. with swap and shop, McGee Room, community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www. stampclub.ca or 604-9419306.

THURSDAY, OCT. 11

• Tri-City Christian Women’s Luncheon, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Feature: Crystal Hicks, well-known vocal artist, will share her life story though word and song. Reservations by Oct. 8: Frieda, 604-937-7198.

SATURDAY, OCT. 13

• Ioco Days Festival “Home Town” theatre production at 1 and 3 p.m., Ioco Road and 1st Ave., Port Moody: Rebel Haunt Theatre presents its newest Ioco-based audienceinteractive play set in the 1930s; the audience moves with the actors through the Ioco townsite exploring locations, meeting characters and watching the story unfold. Cost: by donation.

OCT. 11: ERH FUNDRAiSER

• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary used book sale in the main lobby of ERH, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; great buys on hard cover and paperback books for all reading interests; all funds raised used for the purchase of equipment and patient comfort items.

• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Halloween costume and accessories sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., in the main lobby of ERH; reduced prices on all Halloween hats, costumes, accessories and makeup for all ages; money raised used for the purchase of hospital equipment and patient comfort items.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17 • Golden Spike Days Festival Society AGM, 7 p.m., Parkview Room, Port Moody city hall; the society needs board members and other volunteers. Info: 604-931-8852 or office@ goldenspikedays.bc.ca.

VOLUNTEERS • Noons Creek Hatchery in Port Moody is seeking volunteers for weekdays between 9 and 11 a.m.

Visit the hatchery or call 604-469-9106 for more

information.

• The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress.

No experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support are provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit www.options.bc.ca. and follow the link for the crisis line. Next training starts soon.

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Society Greater Vancouver Region desperately seeks volunteer drivers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to primary cancer treatments. Drivers are required to have their own well-maintained, smokefree vehicle and a clean driving record. Volunteer drivers who use their own car are compensated for mileage. Volunteers need to be available weekdays during business hours.

They will be screened and must undergo a short training session, and they are asked to commit to a minimum of one day per week for at least one year.

Volunteers must familiarize themselves with the Canadian Cancer Society’s programs and services in order to share resources and information with clients. They should also be service-oriented, empathetic, patient and friendly.

Info: www.cancervolunteer. ca or 604-215-5217.

• Crossroads Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in

Port Coquitlam on Monday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606.

• PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-942-7506.

• Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too).

Info: 604-936-3624.

• Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 18 with boys 7-14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver. com.

• Big Brothers’ InSchool Mentoring Program matches men and women over the age of 18 with boys and girls from local elementary schools for one hour a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver. com.

• Seniors Services Society needs volunteer

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drivers (must provide own vehicle) for seniors transportation program. On call up to 4 hours a week to transport and assist senior clients to medical appointments. Volunteers are reimbursed for costs. More drivers are needed for Meals on Wheels (3 hours once a week). Volunteers also needed for reception Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-520-6621 or email volunteer@seniorsservicessociety.ca or visit www.seniorsservicessociety.ca.

• Canadian Red Cross is recruiting volunteers for its PoCo Health Equipment Loan Service Depot; duties include client service, data entry and equipment maintenance; training is provided for all positions.

Depot is located at #104– 1776 Broadway St. and is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Diane, 604-7096625 or stop by the depot to speak with a volunteer.

• Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery is

looking for volunteers to help with ongoing classes; time commitment is about two hours per class and classes run mainly in the fall and spring for preschoolers to adults. Info: 604-461-FISH (3474).

• If you are interested in volunteering with the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, call 604-469-3128.

• PLEA Community Services of B.C is looking for volunteers 19 years and older who are interested in spending three hours a week mentoring an at-risk child or youth. Info: Jodi, 604-927-2929 or www.kidstart.ca.

• New View Society is recruiting new board members living in the Tri-Cities – someone with an accounting or legal background, or parent advocates of mental health. Fundraising experience or previous board experience would be an asset. For more information about these positions, email Gisela at giselanewview@shaw.ca or Judy at judyjackson@shaw.ca.

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• Ioco Days Festival – Ioco Ghost Town Day, noon-4 p.m., Ioco Road and 1st Ave., Port Moody; visitors to this fall fair will enjoy tours of the Ioco town site in a Model A car, vintage variety show entertainment, local artisan demonstrations, kids games and crafts.

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• Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets, 10 a.m.-noon, Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604461-9705.

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Make the most of October garden opportunities leaves. Keep them just moist.

As late summer and fall herbaceous perennials finish and look messy, prune them to the ground and apply compost or manures to build up the soil for next year. Plant winter pansies, violas and hardy evergreen perennials and grasses in bare areas for a great look all winter and plant

bulbs in among them for a real treat next spring.

Is fall a riot of colour in your garden? If not, look at all the outdoor colour potential in other gardens and in garden stores at this time of year, from compact Burning Bushes to tall thin fire engine red maples. Plant more reds, hot oranges and vibrant yellows to bring our autumn gardens alive.

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It’s the last chance to plant garlic for harvest next July. Raised beds, sandy soil and a sunny location are key. Russian and Elephant garlic are usually the most successful in our area.

Plant at a depth 3 to 4 times the width of the clove.

For colour in late December and January, plant yellow winter aconites and snowdrops as soon as possible.They are best planted in and around shrubs or evergreen perennials, like Japanese azaleas, dwarf conifers, euphorbias, colourful heucheras and new sedums, like golden ‘Angelina’.

Tone up your lawn, keep it green and help it bounce back quickly in spring by applying a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer like 32-0-10. West Coast turf trials endorse this application. Now is also the time to apply Dolopril or organic eggshell lime to our lawns to prevent the soil from becoming too acidic over the winter months.

Bare patches in our vegetable gardens could be planted with either fall rye or Rejuvenation Mix that actually fixes nitrogen in the soil as it grows.These are great organic ways to improve the quality of your soil for next year.

It’s time to tidy up your roses for winter by simply pruning lightly (about 2 to 3 feet) and by cleaning up any dead wood. Climbers should

be retrained on arbours and trellises and cut back to about 4 to 6 feet.

Leave only 4 to 5 canes and cut out the rest. Apply about 12 to 15 inches of protective mulch or even soil over the bud unions.Tree roses need to be wrapped with wire from top to bottom and sawdust or bark placed on the inside to protect both the top and bottom graft.

Most hedging cedars, junipers and other ‘non bud’ forming conifers can be tidied up and pruned to make them less susceptible to heavy snow damage. Pruning of spruce trees, firs and pines should be left until the end May. Non-flowering broad leaved plants, like laurels, photinias and boxwood, can also be tidied at this time of year.

At the end of the month, our last two hardy annual plants must be lifted to ensure their protection for winter. All tuberous dahlias and canna roots need to be cut back, carefully lifted with forks, cleaned, dried and stored cool (40°F 4.5°C) over the winter.

All tropical indoor plants summering outdoors must be inside now. They need to be thoroughly checked for insects and stored cool (50°F) with lots of light. It is best if fuchsias, lantanas and Angel Trumpets are stripped of their

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A taste of boutique style at Liv42 Kerkhoff Construction is bringing a sense of community to Pitt Meadows with its newest development, Liv42.

With 42 condominium homes in the project, Liv42 feels like a close-knit community. Spacious floorplans and modern features such as stainlesssteel appliances and elegant laminate flooring make your new home beautiful as well as functional.

“Efficient floorplans create an affordable price point without losing quality and finishing,” says Darryl Price, vice-president of The Agency Real Estate Marketing.

Nine-foot ceilings (10 feet in the living areas on the top floor) add to

the spacious feel. The composite stone slab countertops in the kitchen are beautifully complemented by a polished porcelain-tile backsplash and flat panel wood veneer or Shaker-style cabinetry.

The eating bar is perfect for people who don’t have time to sit down to a meal.

Liv42 is just a few blocks from the West Coast Express and minutes from Lougheed Highway. There is also shopping, dining, recreation and schools, all conveniently located right in the neighbourhood.

Homes start at $136,900, with twobedroom units at $199,900. For more information, visit www.liv42.ca or call 604-460-6601.

Woolley says.

“On weekends, cars stay in the parkade,” he says. “It’s very easy for people to walk around to get whatever they need.”

If that’s some groceries, Thrifty Foods is on-site. If you’re looking for a workout, the Steve Nash Sports Club is available, or you can head out for a walk or run around the neighbourhood. Retail therapy is also nearby, whether you’re looking for some bargains at Winners or are in the mood to splurge on some delicious

treats at Mink A Chocolate Cafe or Menchies Frozen Yogurt.

“There’s just about everything you need here,” Woolley says. There are even medical and dental offices in Morgan Crossing, along with a Flight Centre and hair salons.

“It gives them time back,” Woolley says of the buyers at Morgan Crossing.

“It’s a really nice place to live.”

Lofts at the Summit House start at $279,900. For more information, visit www.morgancrossing.ca or call 604582-1336.

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Living the artistic life at the lofts at The Summit House

by Kerry Vital

The Summit House is bringing a touch of loft style to South Surrey’s Morgan Crossing. With all the beautiful features of the other Summit House homes as well as some new details of their own, these limited-edition lofts are a cut above the rest.

“These aren’t typical condos,” says Bryan Woolley, president of Fingerprint Strategies Inc. “They’re not cookiecutter at all.”

Built by Larco Investments, the two-bedroom homes feature the master bedroom and living areas on the first floor with a loft on the second floor that can be used for a bedroom, media room, library, art studio or a romantic retreat.

The spacious layouts are open and inviting, and feature plenty of room for entertaining or relaxing. The homes range from 1,026 to 1,261 square feet, and include huge windows to allow in plenty of natural light.

“These are the only lofts available in South Surrey,” says Woolley. “There’s been a lot of interest in these great floorplans.” In fact, nearly half of the 13 lofts have already been sold.

Some of the beautiful features in the lofts include gas cooktops, soft-close cabinetry in the kitchen and incredibly high ceilings at almost 22 feet.

Gorgeous hardwood laminate floors are included throughout the main living areas, while the bedrooms feature carpeting that is perfect for sinking your toes into. Electric fireplaces are cozy and inviting, while the large outdoor patios and balconies give you your own outdoor space.

The cabinetry and gas cooktop aren’t the only great things about the kitchens. The 1 3/4-inch quartz countertops and glass or ceramic tile backsplash are chic and modern, while the stainless-steel appliances are a gourmet’s dream.

Homeowners at The Summit House are able to take advantage of some pretty lovely amenities, including a private rooftop plaza that features a community garden, barbecue and fire pit.

However, one of the best features at The Summit House is the amazing mountain views from many of the suites. They have proven inspirational in many ways.

“The lofts have been attracting artists and other creative types,” says Woolley.

The Morgan Crossing village has

been the biggest draw to the homes, Woolley says. With tons of shopping, eateries and leisure activities in the area, there is never a shortage of things to do.

“It’s so convenient,” he says, adding “it feels like a real community.”

Even dogs will find their perfect place in Morgan Crossing, with its Paws Crossing dog park.

The village is perfect for those looking to meet people. Larco regularly holds community events, including hockey tournaments and fashion shows.

“There is a very eclectic mix of owners,” says Woolley. The range of demographics include a 19-year-old who bought the place on his own to a 92-year-old who enjoys the vibrant atmosphere of Morgan Crossing.

The convenience factor is really an integral part of the community,

“

These are the only lofts available in South Surrey,” says Bryan Woolley, president of Fingerprint Strategies.

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The lofts at The Summit House at Morgan Crossing include incredibly high ceilings and chic hardwood laminate flooring, above. Buyers will be able to be a part of the vibrant Morgan Crossing community and take advantage of all the amenities, including the convenience of almost everything you could possibly need, all in one place.

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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCT. 7-14

Smoke alarms save lives

“Fall back” to smart home safety As most Canadians turn back the clocks on November 4, here are some timely smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) safety tips: • When you change your clocks, test your smoke arlam.

• You have less than three minutes to escape a fire. So when smoke alarms sound, everyone must know what to do and where to go.

Having and practising an escape plan is essential.

• Install one smoke alarm on every storey and outside bedrooms.

Install inside bedrooms if you sleep with doors closed.

• Ensure all smoke alarms are

fully powered. Never take out batteries or remove an

alarm from ceiling due to a false alarm.

• If your home has any fuel-burning devices such as a gas furnace, gas water heater, gas appliances, or an attached garage or carport, install at least one CSA-approved carbon monoxide outside all sleeping areas. One per storey is recommended.

• Replace smoke alarms every

10 years, and CO alarms every 7-10 years (depending on manufac-

turer) whether battery operated or hardwired into your home’s electrical system.

Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless. So without a CO alarm, humans cannot detect its presence.

Despite the average home having several potential sources of the deadly gas, studies show that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians

have not installed a CO alarm. In addition to being impossible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait.

Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure mimic the flu, without the fever. It is routinely responsible for thousands of clinic and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdiagnosed.

Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nausea, dizziness, confusion, the loss of physical mobility, brain damage and ultimately, death.

More home safety resources can be found on the www. safeathome. ca web site.

Analysis was undertaken on almost 50,000 fires that occurred in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario over a 5-year period involving 663 fatalities. The findings demonstrated that the death rate per 1,000 fires in the absence of a present, functioning smoke alarm was 74% greater than when a functioning smoke alarm was present.

Thanksgiving turkey fires cause for concern at 9-1-1 centre E -Comm’s fire dispatch team is warning families to be mindful of their turkey cooking during Thanksgiving weekend. “A turkey isn’t something you typically see on a list of household fire hazards, but we get 9-1-1 calls about ovens going up in flames all the time,” says Corey Kelso, E-Comm fire dispatcher. “The result can

be devastating if you’re not careful every time you have something cooking for an extended period of time.”

E-Comm has received some odd calls to 9-1-1 before – including someone wanting to know how long to cook a turkey – but a turkey fire is no joke. In fact, it is a leading cause of spikes in 9-1-1 calls over the holidays.

“A flame in your oven can start easily and escalate quickly,” says Kelso. “Oil drippings through a thin tinfoil turkey pan or bits of leftover food residue inside your oven are extremely flammable in a high temperature setting.”

Many fatal fires start at night Investigations into home fire deaths very often find that a smoke alarm did not sound.

It may have been disconnected or not in working order.

The batteries may have been dead, or someone may have taken them out.

Smoke alone won’t necessarily wake you up. In fact, the fumes could put you into an even deeper sleep. Often, victims never wake up. Se-

niors will often need assistance from family members to put safety measures into place. As well, family members are in the best position to reinforce the precautions necessary to help their loved ones prevent or respond to a fire. Focus on these six priorities to help aging family members protect themselves against fire in the home.

■ INSTALL smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.

■ Larger homes may need ADDITIONAL smoke alarms to provide enough protection.

■ For the best protection, INTERCONNECT all smoke alarms so when one sounds they all sound.

■ An IONIZATION smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires and a PHOTOELECTRIC smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires. For the best protection, both types of alarms or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms (also known as dual sensor alarms) are recommended.

■ Smoke alarms should be INSTALLED away from the kitchen to prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance.

■ REPLACE all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

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“Have 2 Ways Out!” Fire and Rescue teams from the Tri-Cities are teaming up with the Office of the Fire Commissioner of BC and the National Fire Protection Association for Fire Prevention Week 2012 from October 7 to 13. It is important to have a home fire escape plan that prepares your family to think fast and get out quickly when the smoke alarm sounds.

We “Have 2 Ways Out!” Do You?

By following simple safety rules, you can “Have 2 Ways Out!” Y Make a map of your home. Mark a door and a window that can be used to get out of every room.

Y Choose a meeting place outside in front of your home. This is where everyone can meet once they’ve escaped. Draw a picture of your outside meeting place on your escape plan.

Y Write the emergency telephone number for the fire department on your escape plan.

Y Have a grown-up sound the smoke alarm and practice your escape plan with everyone living in your home.

Y Keep your escape plan on the refrigerator and remind grown-ups to have your family practice the plan twice a year or whenever anyone in your home celebrates a birthday.

For more information on “Have 2 Ways Out!” visit www.firepreventionweek.org and click on the link for kids and familes.

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By Sarah Payne The Tri-CiTy News

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he road to fitness can be long and bumpy but a personal trainer can be a useful tool when it comes to battling workout boredom, squashing excuses and staying motivated.

At the Port Moody recreation complex, there are many qualified personal trainers to help you articulate your fitness goals — and keep you on track to achieving them.

Here’s a rundown on a handful of the centre’s trainers:

LORI PERIANA

• Number of years as a personal trainer: 13 (plus seven years as a fitness instructor before that).

• Specialties/classes taught: “I’ve taught everything over my 20 years. I presently teach the indoor cycling classes and I like to train women in their late 30s and older. Having gone through the kids, body changes after kids, the body changes that come with aging, I feel that I have the experience to guide women experiencing the same things.”

• What do you enjoy about being a personal trainer?“Seeing the change in my clients as they get stronger and fitter — not just the physiological changes but the

SAVE THE DATE

Tri-City seniors should mark their calendars for next month’s Seniors Wellness Day at Kyle Centre (125 Kyle St.), taking place on Monday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The free event is open to all seniors who are interested in some of the many tailor-made recreation programs and services, including Seniors’ Spin and Strength, Pickleball, Forever Fit, Jointworks and more.

Thrifty Foods will provide refreshments, and a pharmacist and naturopathic expert will also be on hand to answer questions. mental changes as well.

There is a feeling of empowerment as women see improvement in their health.”

• Personal training philosophy/approach:“I believe in gentle pushes.

Most people don’t know what or how much they are capable of without someone there saying, ‘You can do this, just try it!’”

• How do you measure success?“By the accomplishment of small goals; for example, just getting into the facility twice in one week is an accomplishment. Changing the amount of sugars that one eats in a day is an accomplishment. These small goals being met at a constant rate lead to bigger goals being met.”

• What strategies do you use in your own training when you hit a roadblock?“I always

look at the number and intensity of my present workouts. Am I working out as hard as I can?

Also, I mix up the workouts, change things up a bit, with more interval or circuit training for a month or so, and then maybe change it up to have longer cardio sessions.”

• Certifications/ awards: BCRPA-certified in Fitness Leader Supervisor, Fitness Leader, Personal Trainer.

• Contact: 604-4694735.

TRINA PETERS

• Number of years as a personal trainer: 11.

• Specialties/classes taught:“I specialize in Third Age (45+ years old) but also love to train beginners as well as those wanting to kick it up a notch. I teach mainly cycling and Third Age

classes.”

• What do you enjoy about being a personal trainer?“I love teaching people, seeing their improvements and helping them realize how good they can feel.”

• Personal training philosophy/approach: “Train functionally. Train for what you need and want in your life. Train to feel good physically and mentally.”

• How do you measure success?“Success depends on the individual.

It may be measurements, more energy, sleeping better, less aches and pains or being able to do something they had not thought possible.”

• What strategies do you use in your own training when you hit a roadblock?“I change it up. Depending on what is frustrating me, I may change my exercises, my eating or the timing of the workouts.”

• Certifications/awards: Diploma in physical education, BCRPA-certified as a Personal Trainer/ Fitness Instructor/Third Age/Supervisor of Fitness Leaders/ • Contact: treener@ telus.net.

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• Specialties/classes taught:“I teach group fitness classes including Step, Bootcamp and Indoor Cycling. I have certifications in Bosu and TRX, both of which I regularly use with my personal training clients.”

• What do you enjoy about being a personal trainer?“I love working in an environment of positivity. Everyone who comes to the gym is looking to make positive changes in their life.

I love being able to help my clients define their goals and work together with them to find their best path to health and fitness.”

• Personal training philosophy/approach: “Train your body the way it was designed to move.

Practise squats, lunges, pushes, pulls and twists — movements that we all need to be good at to ensure a high quality of life today and long into the future.”

• How do you measure success?“Many of my clients initially want help with weight loss; they don’t enjoy exercise and have very little confidence in their own capabilities. I feel like our training relationship has been successful when they begin to recognize some of the other benefits of exercise — more energy, better sleep, stronger bodies and an enthusiasm for coming to the gym.”

• What strategies do you use in your own training when you hit a roadblock?“I write a fitness and healthy lifestyle blog, and turn to other fitness bloggers for inspiration and new training ideas. Even trainers need a source of motivation and accountability.”

• Certifications/ awards: BCRPAcertified as a Personal Trainer, Weight Trainer and Advanced Fitness Leader, PhD in biology.

• Contact:“I blog about fitness, food, family and knitting at fitknitchick. com and on Twitter and Instagram @fitknitchick_1.

MARIA MORANO

• Number of years as a personal trainer: 13 years as an active rehabilitation specialist, athletic trainer and personal trainer/ coach.

• Specialties/classes taught: active rehabilitation.

• What do you enjoy about being a personal trainer?“The challenge of identifying limitations and connecting with the client in a program that addresses the limitations.

It is extremely rewarding to observe clients transform their belief system regarding their limitations and how their lives have been enhanced in the process.”

• Personal training philosophy/approach: “Form, function and fitness — designing fitness programs that have purpose. Building a strong foundation that emphasizes form and addresses posture. Applying these enhanced skills and awareness to movement patterns that improve function. Lastly, addressing fitness with programs that incorporate what you have learned and help you achieve your goals.”

• How do you measure success?“Varies with the client but includes functional tests/success in their sport or activity and setting and achieving goals.”

• What strategies do you use in your own training when you hit a roadblock?“Reassess goals — are they realistic with the client’s lifestyle or wiliness/ passion to comply with the program? Re-adjust program/goals to match lifestyle desired by the client.”

• Certifications/ awards: bachelor of human kinetics, certified exercise physiologist, certified strength and conditioning specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association), awarded trainer of the year by the Western Lacrosse Association Sr. B in 2004 and 2005.

• Contact: www.formfunctionandfitness.com.

ISAIAH BALDISSERA

• Number of years as a personal trainer: 4.

• Specialties/classes taught: One-on-one and small group training for all fitness levels, athletic performance training, effective stretching.

• What do you enjoy about being a personal trainer?“Helping my clients transform themselves and lead healthier, happier lives. When I see a grandparent who now has more energy to spend with grandkids, or a young person who has increased in self-confidence, or when a person of any age can lessen the discomfort or pain they experience daily — that’s what keeps me going.“ • Personal training philosophy/approach: “Physical fitness should be a means to an end, not an end in itself. A healthy body gives rise to countless opportunities to live life more fully. When you train so that you can do more of the things that you love, whether that be your favourite leisure activity, travelling the world, or simply taking an evening stroll with your spouse, exercise makes more sense.”

• How do you measure success?“Action is the fundamental key to all success. If you’ve taken the first step to embark on an exercise program, join a class, or speak with a personal trainer, you’re already on the right track and ahead of most.

Secondly, I measure a client’s success based on where they have come from and where they want to go, not on how the scale reads, how much a friend has improved, or some kind of “ideal standard”portrayed in the media. I want to see you become your best self inside the gym, but more importantly, outside of the gym, where it counts, and I’m committed to helping you reach your goals, whatever they may be.”

• What strategies do you use in your own training when you hit a roadblock?“Mix it up.

When I hit a plateau, I like to try something new.

In the past year, I’ve been fortunate enough to have had time to train with the bobsled and skeleton teams in Whistler, take up fencing and climb some of the best peaks in the area. Find something that pushes you just outside of your comfort zone.The risk is always worth the reward.”

• Certifications/ awards: BCRPA-certified Personal Trainer and Weight Trainer,Third Age Certified, Olympic Torchbearer (awarded for community involvement in health and fitness).

• Contact: EveryStretch.com — a website I designed where everyone can learn to stretch effectively, for free; also: isaiahbaldissera.com.

Package deals are available in PoMo Until Oct. 30 the Port Moody recreation complex is offering a personal training package promotion: • buy a 10-session package and get the 11th session free; •buy 20 and you get two for free.

Packages can be purchased at the front desk; call 604469-4556 for more info.

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• Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Info: 604-461-6991.

• Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, offer one another support and share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604-875-4875 or www.badgut.org.

• Al-Anon meets Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-688-1716.

• TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations. For information on a group near you: Gail, 604-941-8699.

• Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups.

Registration: call Castine, 604-949-2274.

• Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Group meets at Crossroads Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Rd. and Heritage Mountain Blvd. Newcomers can register by calling Castine at 604-949-2274.

• Mood Disorders Association of BC support group meets first and third Monday of each month, Burquitlam Lions Care Centre, 560 Sydney Ave. Info: Ian, 604-417-4604 or Ed, 604-873-0103. MDA PoCo support group meets every other Tuesday, 7:15-9 p.m., New View Society at Elgin House, 205-2248 Elgin Ave., PoCo. Info: Coral, 604-944-7489. MDA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support and education for people with mood disorders such as depression, manic depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Families members and friends are welcome.

• Fibromyalgia support group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Dogwood Pavilion, 1 to 3 p.m., except December. Info: Joan, 604-944-2506.

• DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Alliance church, corner of Mariner and Spuraway, Coquitlam. Seminar sessions include “Facing my Anger,” “Facing my Loneliness,” “Depression,” “Forgiveness” and “New Relationships.” Info: 604-464-6744.

• The Compassionate Friends, Coquitlam Chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Como Lake United church (entrance at 1110 King Albert St., Coquitlam). The Compassionate Friends is an international, non-profit, non-denominational, self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, grief education and hope for the future to all families who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Info: Jane, 604-9318026 or Sandra, coquitlam@tcfcanada.net.

• TRICEPS, Tri-Cities Early Psychosis Support meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Eagle Ridge Hospital (Parklane Room), PoMo. TRICEPS is a non-profit support group providing education and support to parents, spouses and siblings whose family member has recently been diagnosed with psychosis.

• Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group meets the first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre. Info: 604-9362632.

• PoCo Stroke Recovery Branch would like to welcome new members; meetings are held Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Wilson Centre, PoCo. There is opportunity for speech maintenance, meeting others that have gone through the similar situation and light exercises or bocce. Info: Deanna, 604-9422334.

• ADHD parent support group meets 7-9 p.m., first Tuesday of each month, family resource centre, Coronation Park elementary school, 135 Balmoral Dr., PoMo. • B.C. Schizophrenia Society meets the second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-931-2120.

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CONTACT Larry Pruner email: sports@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3035 • fax: 604-944-0703

Kodiaks win weekend tournament Volleyball team racks up wins The Heritage Woods Kodiaks’ senior girls’ volleyball team is proving it is a force to be reckoned with.

For the second time in two weeks, the Port Moodysquad dominated a regional tournament, the latest triumph taking place at last weekend’s Trinity Western University Invitational, where the school went undefeated.

The team easily beat the province’s topranked team Kelowna Christian Academy in the final, going 25-9 and

25-15 in successive sets.

H e r i t a g e Wo o d s ’ Alessandra Gentile earned tournament MVP honors while Emma Jennings was named a tournament all-star.

Last weekend’s final was the second time in two weeks that the Port Moody school dominated at a regional tournament. The week before, at the University of British Columbia Volleyball Class, the Kodiaks defeated South Delta, in a nail-biting final. Heritage Woods took home a championship banner and continue to pile up wins in league play, where the team is undefeated.

Besushko named player of the week sFU soccer star recognized for solid play Simon Fraser U n i ve r s i t y ’ s m e n ’ s soccer fullback Matt Besushko has been named the Red Lion Defensive Player of the Week in the Great No r t h we s t A thl e ti c Conference.

The Port Moody player led the Clan defense to two victories over the weekend, holding the opposition to only 16 shots and one goal in over 180 minutes of play.

He even chipped in with a bit of offense, scoring a goal in the 13th minute against Saint Martin’s on Sunday, heading a corner kick into the back of the net.

“It was a strong collective effort from all of our players, with everyone willing to work for each other,” said Besuschko.

“I’ve been waiting for the opportunity to connect with one of our crosses and I finally found myself on the end of it and scoring in front of the home crowd was a great feeling.”

What makes Besuschko’s accomplishment even more impressive is the fact that he was ill for most of the weekend. Head coach Alan Koch said the SFU senior was able to play through his sickness, posting his most impressive results of the season.

“He fought through illness to help us contain an excellent SPU attack and he was the leader of a back four against SMU that limited them to very few opportunities,” Koch said.

SFU will travel to Bellingham next weekend to battle cross-border rivals the Western Washington Vikings. sports@tricitynews.com

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A Burnaby Lake ball carrier is dragged down by a Coquitlam United tackler in the first half of their BC Rugby Union women’s first division match, Saturday at Burnaby Lake. Burnaby won the match 19-10.

Coq. players shine for SFU Clan

By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam’s Lemar Durant scored two touchdowns and had 116-yards receiving last Saturday as the SFU Clan defeated conference rivals Dixie State Red Storm 41-28.

The game was the squad’s first confer-

ence win of the season, which featured a strong performance from Durant and fellow Tri-City player Bobby Pospischil.

SFU took an early lead, scoring on their first possession, when q u a r t e r b a c k Tr e y Wheeler found Mathis Baumbach in the end zone to complete an

eight-play, 87-yard drive and make it 7-0.

The Clan’s Bo Palmer, also had an impressive game, scoring in the first quarter to give the team a 13-0 cushion. Palmer’s first touchdown of the game capped a seven play, 59-yard drive, which featured a 52-year pass from Wheeler to

Pospischil.

Palmer went on to pile up three more touchdowns before the end of the match.

But the Red Storm kept the score close for most of the game, until SFU was able to widen the gap in the score with two touchdowns in the third.

Durant caught a 23-

yard pass early in the quarter, followed by another touchdown from Palmer, making the score 34-14.

With the win, the Clan improve to 2-3 on the season. They will play Azusa Pacific on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Terry Fox field. Student admission is free. sports@tricitynews.com

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Victory for the Coq. Vikings The Coquitlam Vikings notched another win on Sunday in minor football, defeating the Delta Longhorns 23-6 at Mundy Park.

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC player Young-Pyo Lee signed autographs in Coquitlam last month. More than a hundred people lined up to meet the Korean soccer star, who joined the Major League Soccer squad last year.

B.C. can do better with its resource “Some say the stocked fish are inferior to their wild counterparts. If such a notion is based upon each angler’s observations of a particular fish’s qualities, this conclusion seems nebulous and subjective. Flyfishermen are notoriously sentimental and prefer catching a wild fish rather than a planted one. But consider this: how can a fish that has made its way 100 miles to the ocean, spent four years traveling 1,000 to 2,500 miles as far as Eurasia, then back to that same river of its birth be inferior?”

- Russell Chatham, author of The Angler’s Coast.

game laws with zeal and exercise a total ban on open-net pen fish farms from operating in the estuaries of salmon and steelhead baring streams.

Say and believe what you will. As for me, I have seen and fished both sides of Cascadia and believe B.C. can do better than our status quo.

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Our Lower Mainland lakes are fishing fair to slow. For wet (sinking) fly trout fishing try coachman, Zulu, wooly bugger, dragonfly nymph, damsel nymph, sixpack, doc spratley, pumpkinhead or baggy shrimp.

For evening dry (floating) fly trout fishing try Tom thumb, irresistible, royal coachman, renegade, elk hair caddis, black gnat, Griffith gnat or Lady McConnel.

Fishing on our interior lakes is good.

For wet fly fishing try chironomid, halfback, atchery enhance52 Buick, pumpkinment. Render head, big black, micro these two words leach, coachman, green in a discussion among spratley, damsel nymph, user groups as a solution dragon nymph, carey to repairing our endanspecial, souboo, sixpack gered B.C. fish stocks or baggy shrimp. and watch the fireworks.

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Volunteering once again, he donated his body to the U.B.C Body Donation Program however a Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday October 11th at Burquitlam Funeral Home, 625 North Rd. Coquitlam.

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SERVICE ADVISOR - Kamloops Honda, has a career opportunity for an experienced Service Advisor.

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EUROPEAN LADY will clean your house or office. 15 yrs exp. Refs avail. Free Est. 604-468-0421

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Borrow Up To $25,000

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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Experience in Heavy Vehicle tire repairing, installation. Wage is $17/hr.

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DRYWALL

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GARDENING

ABS DRYWALL, res. & comm.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Cedar Fencing

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Marc 604-315-8954

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

Kitchen & Bathroom Complete Renovations.

Painting also. BBB & WCB

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

EXPERT POWER WASHING Services..

Mike 604-961-1280 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840

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

Home Renovations and New Construction

PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage.

Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.

Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back Filling, Trucking Reas.

Rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done

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

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

LANDSCAPING

ANDY’S LANDSCAPE Majored, 20yr exp. www.andyslandscape.ca 778-895-6202

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

Dean 604-834-3076

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

HOOT & OWL CUSTOM TILE WORK or BATHROOMS CUSTOM CARPENTRY

POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin.

Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.

Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

Reno’s/Additions/Kitchens Drywall work/rubbish removal

Email: hoot&owl@telus.net

Gary 604-339-5430

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Happy Place Garden & Home Services.

Gardening, Pruning, Landscaping, Trimming and Handy Home Services.

604-615-4356 MARK’S LAWN CARE Mowing lawns, hedge trimming, garbage removal and small handyman repairs. Free Est. 604-308-8073

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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HOUSES FOR SALE

Instant Grassifacation!

TRIPLE M RENO’S & PAINTING Low Prices, High Quality.

Meeting your needs. 604-805-8548

Woodland Decks WDesign & Renovations WDecks WFences WStairs W Retaining walls WRailings Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.

604-351-6245

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DOUBLE SCREENED TOPSOIL Sand & gravel. Excavating & Drainage. Call Randy for info.

Meesh Trucking, 604-728-1768

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

MILANO PAINTING & RENOS. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

Local & Long Distance

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up.

25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

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MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

When QUALITY Matters

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GARDENING

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all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

10% OFF when you Mention this ad HARDI RENO SVS. *Plumbing *Tile *Drywall*Paint*More! 778-865-4072

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MISC SERVICES

NO Wood byproducts used

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar.

Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail.

D Composted Mushroom Manure

604-465-3189

Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing.

Grants Home Maint. 604-936-2808.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY

(604)465-1311

- ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS

Ph: 604-469-2331

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WorkSafeBC insured

(#102055) Bonded

Specialists in:

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Handyman/Repair Services

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LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING

RENO & REPAIR

Gutters cleaned & repaired

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.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CCC

Seniors Discount Book by end of Oct. - 10% off. 25 yrs exp.

Guarantee on work. Refs.

(604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857

ELECTRICAL

278 FURNITURE REFINISHING

287

CONSTRUCTION

06951 Electrician Lic. Low cost.

PANEL CHANGE. Big/small jobs.

Residential/ Comm. 604-374-0062

275

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CENTRAL CREEK

JMYK CONTRACTING Specializing in steel stud framing, drywall, taping, texture, t-bar, firerating, painting + general renovations. WCB, Insured. Jay 604-7226197 Mike 778-996-2296.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

AWD Interior/Ext Painting. Drywall/Ceiling Repairs. Call Will for a Free Estimate. (778)709-1081

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS JUST SIMPLY BETTER Int./Ext. + Power Washing. 75 years exp. combined 604-467-2532

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But Dead Bodies!!

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778-997-9582

604.

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PLUMBING

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7.

Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

(604)961-7505, 278-0375

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

Mainland RooďŹ ng Ltd. 25 yrs in rooďŹ ng industry

Family owned & operated.

Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

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Pay-Less Pro Painting RooďŹ ng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

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Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (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

SL PAINTING Interior/Exterior.

FREE Estimates.

Quality job.

Fully insured - WCB Please call Sonly.

604-328-6387

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

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PRESSURE WASHING HANDYMAN - 604-518-4778 WCB & Liability Insured. www.lwrestoration.com

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373 TOPLINE PRESSURE WASHING Gutters, siding & tile roofs. We use SOAP. WCB insured. This week special $95 ONLY for gutter cleaning under 2500sf. 604.861.6060

778-233-4949

Complete ReRoofing Ltd + gutters, shingles, cedar, flat roof, 20 yr exp.

Sr’s disc. WCB, BBB, 604-725-0106

Refurbised 3 bdrm apt.

Available immediately Cls to transit, shops & schools $1100/mo. No subsidy.

REAL ESTATE

sandy@terramanagement.ca Or phone 604 945 5864

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

2 Bdrm apt. $1260 *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

Call 604-944-2963 COQUITLAM

Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes

PoCo 2bd, 2bth, 1,372 sqft, in-ste laund, more!! $379,900. KW Elite Rlty, Michael/Dan 778-386-9686

515-525 Foster Avenue

PETS

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG puppies ~ vet checked, 1st shots, parents on site. $1000. Jen 604807-3853 or rjkooi@hotmail.com

Isaac 604-727-5232

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

RV SITES

Residential & Commercial Services

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers�

BOARDING

HORSE BOARDING avail. in Port Coquitlam, Westside Stables.

Full/semi/self board.

Sandy (604)941-5434 or 778-388-5434

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

DISPOSAL BINS

706

Coquitlam Center Co-op

Airedale pups. P/b, CKC reg., microchipped, health guar, 1(604)8192115. email: lovethem@telus.net

627

2 Bedroom suite available immediately (heat and hot water included). Pet allowed.

HOMES WANTED

TOWNHOMES 3 Bedroom townhouse available immediately (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up.

Pet allowed.

3 Bedroom townhouse available now (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up.

Pet allowed.

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

Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213

DALMATIANS, 2M, born july 9, ckc reg., shots, dewormed, $1000-$1500 obo. (604)793-5130, (604)723-2232

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 SHELTIES SABLE COLOUR full white collars, born June 22, taken out on leash, 1M 1F (604)826-6311

• Portable Toilets • Fencing • Containers • Waste Management • Storage

T & K Haulaway

EXTRA

We Recycle!

GO GREEN!

CHEAP

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RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards.

Call Ken at 604-294-1393

RECYCLE YOUR JUNK!

MISC. FOR SALE

ELECTRIC STAIR CHAIR LIFT $500 gently used. WINE PRESS $150. Please call: (604)939-8241

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

(778)997-5757, (604)587-5991

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

560

RENTALS

PETS

www.recycleitcanada.ca

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

JUNK REMOVAL

#1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339

Scott 604-891-9967

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist

RECYCLE-IT!

★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★

Ext./Int. FALL SPECIAL

TREE SERVICES

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

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

360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs.

20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

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bradsjunkremoval.com

- Est. 1989 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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SUNDECKS

YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. 2nd shots, vet checked, female, born June 20 $700. 604-702-8338 Chwk

RV LOT #87 in Resort on Hatzik Lake, 8400 Shook Rd, Mission.

Reduced from $79K to $38K. Ph: after 7:30pm only 604-347-0061

Coquitlam Princess Cres 996 sf 2 bdrm 2 bath 5min to bus nr schl/college. Nov 1. $1195. 604-941-3259

Cypress Gardens Apartments

RENTALS 706

1114 & 1132 Howie St. Coq.

Starting from $815/mo.

APARTMENT/CONDO

• Central Coquitlam • Cls.To Parks & All Amenities • Available Immediately Your best choice for apartments!

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

506

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Professional Property Management Services

APPLIANCES

POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

604.931.3273 www.caprent.com rentals@capreit.net

P.Meadows Solaris Towers -under 2 yrs! *1 bdrm +den $1100. *3 bdrm $1600. *3bdr +den $1675. 5 Appls. Near WCE, shops, parks, schls. Ref’s req’d, NS/NP.

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

Maple Ridge 3bdr+den house on 1/4 acre, beaut yard, backs onto ravine, hottub. Nov1. $1850/mo.

Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

Call 604-464-7548

Rubbish Removal, Caring for the Earth. Professional Quality Service at Great Rates. 604-787-8782

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FUEL

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1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered.

Family Operated for 20 yrs.

(604)726-3024

548 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

752

Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy.

Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

FURNITURE

A New Pillowtop Mattress Set Still in Packaging! Can Deliver! $100 - Call: 604-484-0379 LIGHT COLORED wood, colonial style queen sz. bed & triple dresser 72�Wx18½�D w/dble. mirror 45�H $300 obo. (604)945-6655

Vinyl, Wood and Trex decks, Aluminum and Glass awnings, Wood,Aluminum & Glass Railings D FULLY INSURED D 100% Waterproof Up to 10 year warranty

Bright 2 bdrm apt.

TOWNHOUSES

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 39 yrs.

(604)936-5755.

S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking

2 bdrm $900/mo - No pets Avail Oct. 1st - Ref’s req’d

COQUITLAM (Coq Ctr Mall area) 1 bdrm apt (750sqft), 5 appl’s, n/p, n/s, Nov1 $900+utils (604)880-1137

NEW WEST 621 Colburne; asap or or Oct 1, quiet & clean 1 bdrm, 1 blk to Queens Park & Canada Games pool. No pets, $725. 604-454-4540

752

752

TOWNHOUSES

TOWNHOUSES

CALL 604-937-0203

Rivers Inlet Family Townhomes A short walk to Shopping mall, schools & recreation.

374

TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping.

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • CertiďŹ ed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

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APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$890 GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts.

RENTALS 706

PORT MOODY. Ideal Apartment.

1/bdrm. Avail Sept 15. Secure parking, storage. Res manager. No pets. 778-355-1808, 604-469-9100, PORT MOODY

PERFECT LOCATION In the City of the Arts!

On-site Manager

* Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

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604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings PITT Meadows, Harris Road, Meadow Park, 1 bed $770, 2 bed $950, 3 bed $1070. no smoking, no dog, cat ok. Call 604-837-6838 PORT MOODY PENTHOUSE, 20th fl,Panoramic view,huge1800.sqf, 2bdrm+den+2 prk+fire pl +souna,jaquzi,fitns & more.Must See.! Aval now 604 788 8847 rezaparvand@yahoo.ca 2600.$ PORT COQUITLAM

2 Bdrm corner suite $895 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

CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net PORT MOODY, 1 Bdrm 2nd flr, quiet side, secure prkg, $800 for 1 tenant. Nov 1. 604-298-8775.

PORT MOODY- 2 bdrm+ den, over 1300sq ft, 2 full bath, 4 yr old bldg.

Views, corner unit. $1850. 604-7734545. Furnished or not.

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft.

Ground floor, dance/fitness area.

Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

711

CO-OP RENTALS

Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 application fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $899/mo. 3 bdrms. $1009/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1112/mo. Shares $2500.

NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, October 7th 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442

751

Large 2 bdrm in 4 plex.

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