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Police investigate the area where a shooting victim’s vehicle came to rest on Brunette Avenue and Casey Street in Coquitlam Tuesday night. Joey Lamont Arrance, 34, was identified as the murder victim.
Gangster gunned down Some streets were closed as IHIT looked for clues in murder
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“Hey bro, bro, are you OK? Are you OK?” A resident in the area of Wednesday night’s shooting reported seeing someone run to the victim’s vehicle and try to help him
By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Coquitlam was the scene of a gang-related killing Tuesday night when a 34-year-old man was gunned down while in an SUV. Sgt. Jennifer Pound of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) confirmed that Joey Lamont Arrance was the victim of Tuesday night’s shooting but, as of Thursday, didn’t know whether he was a Coquitlam resident. IHIT also won’t comment on what gangs Arrance belonged to but has confirmed he has a criminal record.
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Some of the debris left behind after a man fleeing a shooter knocked a bus stop sign as he careened towards his landing spot on Casey Street and Brunette Avenue in Coquitlam Tuesday night. According to news reports, a man named Joey Arrance was the subject of a civil forfeiture claim for about $200,000 in jewelry and cash believed to be proceeds of crime. According police reports dating back to 2011
in The Tri-City News’ sister paper The Prince George Free Press, Arrance was a high-ranking member of the Game Tight Soldiers who was arrested and jailed on weapons charges. On Tuesday, the man’s
past may have caught up with him. Police say Arrance was parked on Marathon Court when shots were fired into the vehicle. Arrance drove on to Brunette Avenue and knocked over a bus stop before his vehicle came to rest on a curb at Casey Street. It made a loud bang, reported a neighbour who lives near the corner where the car eventually stopped. “The crash, that’s about it. It happened at about 10:30,” said the resident, who didn’t want her
name used. Someone then ran up to the vehicle saying, “’Hey bro, bro, are you OK? Are you OK?’” the woman reported, saying she was about to call 911 when she heard sirens approaching. Efforts by a witness to revive the victim before B.C. Ambulance arrived failed, IHIT’s Sgt. Pound said during a press conference, and Arrance was confirmed dead upon arrival at Royal Columbian Hospital. see COPS SEARCH, page 6
CUPE deal likely (and likely to be costly for SD43) By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The president of the union local representing School District 43 support staff predicts a settlement as early as next week, averting a full-scale walkout. But a new deal could put a dent in School District 43’s already tight budget. D ave G i n t e r o f CUPE Local 561 said the province is likely to offer CUPE workers the same 2% it has given other public sector workers and was the reason negotiators called union leaders to the table next week. “It looks like they’re close to a wage settlement but it does look
More backto-school stories, page 3 like they’ll put that payment on the school board,” Ginter said. He said the district will likely have to shell out an extra $1.5 million to $2 million for what is likely be a two-year agreement. That would be a difficult for SD43 to handle after the board of education cut $12.1 million — and 142 jobs, the bulk of them teachers, special education assistants and support workers — to balance this year’s budget. see DISTRICT, page 3
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BACK TO SCHOOL: Children go back to their classrooms on Tuesday, Sept. 3
Local cops stepping up enforcement in school zones You won’t be able to get away with speeding in a school zone. Police across the province, including in Port Moody, will be cracking down on drivers exceed-
ing the speed limit in school zones beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3. “Our officers will be out and about enforcing school zone activity and helping to make sure
everyone gets around safely,” said PoMo Police Department spokesperson Const. Luke van Winkel, noting the fine is $109 for a school zone speeding offence.
U n less o th er w ise posted, a 30 km/h speed limit is in effect in school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days. HOV lane cheaters will also be ticketed, van
Winkel said, and police will also be enforcing the rules for new drivers. “Parents of teenage drivers and teen drivers are reminded to follow the restrictions of their
licences. The police will be out looking for various motor vehicle offences, including teenage drivers with too many passengers, failing to display
their ‘N’ signs, and generally driving contrary to the restrictions of their licence,”he said. These offences also carry a $109 fine. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Be an involved parent The District Parents Advisory Council is hosting two nights to orient parents to the role of parent advisory councils in schools and to talk about emerging education issues. Meetings run 7 to 9 p.m. and are scheduled for Sept. 25 and Oct. 9. Both meetings will be held in the Gallery Room at Winslow Centre, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. For more information on the District Parents Advisory Council, visit www.dpac43. org.
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Todd Clerkson, principal of Port Coquitlam’s Pitt River middle, where a replacement school is currently under construction. Finishing touches are being done on the school, which will open sometime this fall and feature offices for community programs, an open-air plaza and space for a centre of sport excellence.
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A new middle school slated to open this fall in Port Coquitlam will be a popular local facility, boasting open air plazas, offices for community programs and gas hookups for barbecues, says the principal. Todd Clerkson says most of the construction on Pitt River middle is now complete and contractors are busy putting the finishing touches to the inside fixtures and the exterior cladding of the $20-million school. “People are asking me, ‘When will it be finished?’ Unfortunately, I don’t have a hard and
fast date,”he said. Clerkson said students are excited about moving into the new building later this fall but for now, both they and their teachers will be back in their old classrooms when school resumes next Tuesday. The new building has been designed with middle school students in mind, with floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights, as well as rooms that open up to one another for projects and to enhance collaboration between classrooms. Clerkson is also excited about the plaza that will be dotted with trees and encourage open air learning and mingling.
School District 43 will have an aboriginal welcome centre at the school, with offices for staff who work with First Nations students, and a centre of sports excellence with the introduction of the PoCo Sport Alliance. But Pitt River middle isn’t the only new building in the works. Also under construction is the new Eagle Mountain middle school slated to open next fall in Anmore; and the district is hoping for confirmation this fall for seismic work on Sir Frederick Banting, Montgomery and Minnekhada middle schools as well as Irvine elementary. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Board chair Melissa Hyndes has said the district can’t afford to fund the CUPE increases and shouldn’t be responsible for a wage increase negotiated by the province. Meanwhile, the district and CUPE will return to the negotiating table to bargain local, non-wage issues. Ginter said both sides have put big issues on the table and if talks come to loggerheads, job action wouldn’t affect teachers or students even though the union has an 89% strike mandate from its members. Still, the board office and maintenance yard could be affected, he said.
Finances will has to be dealt be top of mind with. in other areas, “I haven’t a s we l l , a s seen the audit,” school gets unHyndes said, derway Tuesday. “but indications The district is are it’s very waiting to hear HYNDES close” to what the results of a was projected forensic audit, expected during budget deliberalater this fall, that may tions last year. Also on the district’s suggest where its finances went wrong last to-do list is hiring a secyear. A report will be retary-treasurer to hanmade public, although dle the finances after the full contents won’t Rick Humphreys left be shared, Hyndes said. last December by muAnd while the dis- tual agreement with the trict grapples with its board after receiving current funding situ- $148,495 in severance. Hyndes said interation, which will become clearer Sept. views with potential 30 when enrolment candidates will be takfigures are in and the ing place soon and a district knows how new secretary-treamuch provincial fund- surer will be hired in ing to expect, last year’s the next few months. $8.2-million deficit still dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
• Next School District 43 board of education meeting is at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the board office, 550 Poirier St., Coquitlam (next to Centennial secondary school). • First non-instructional day will be Friday, Sept. 20.
By the numbers The number of students, teachers and support staff heading to school on Sept. 3: • 30,000 students • 1,750 teachers • 110 administrators • 865 special education assistants and support staff • 36 other professionals
On web • www.dpac43.org • www.sd43.bc.ca • www.coquitlamteachers.com • www.cupe.bc.ca/ On Twitter: • @sd43 • #sd43
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on the Moody Street overpass. The city is upgrading the bridge to bring it up to seismic standards and, starting Tuesday, a new walkway from Murray Street up to the bridge will be under construction.
As well, the down ramp from the bridge (past Pajo’s) will be sealed off to vehicles, although it will remain open for pedestrians and cyclists. Tr a f f i c s i g n s o n Murray Street, in Rocky Point Park and along the
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Port Moody police are warning homeowners not to leave garage doors open or leave valuable possessions out in the open after a number of thefts over the past several weeks. PMPD spokesperson Const. Luke van Winkel said thieves are looking for crimes of opportunity and police have been fielding calls from people whose bicycles were stolen and two residential break-ins in the Panorama and Tuxedo Drive areas. In one instance, the garage door was left open. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Police, produce a healthy mix Fruit and veggies grown at PMPD garden go to needy By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News
A collaboration between the Port Moody Po l i c e , C o q u i t l a m Farmers Market and S h a r e Fa m i l y a n d Community Services has resulted in several pounds of fresh produce for the food bank. Volunteers with Share have planted several varieties of vegetables at the new community garden at the PoMo police station, resulting in healthier meals for TriCities families. “There’s a lot of gratitude for the healthy food,” acknowledged Thor Larsen, Share’s community development worker, who said 54 pounds of produce had been picked already and more is coming. “It’s interesting to see, all different cultures are accessing the food,” he said, noting that it’s placed on the produce table on food bank day and people get to choose what they want. Some of the food is turned into healthy meals by members of the Community Sharing Group that runs a kitchen sponsored by Share, and Larsen said people are learning what to do with vegetables they wouldn’t ordinarily eat. In just a couple of months, the community garden outside the PoMo police station has grown lush with flowers and vegetables and there are a few decorative elements as well, along with a garden shed for equipment. Deputy police chief Andy Richard said the garden is a good use of vacant space and he likes to see the interaction between police and residents.
The garden came about when the Coquitlam Farmers Market was looking for opportunities to develop community gardens on unused land. S p o ke s p e r s o n L o r i Greyell, whose son
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about 15 people. C o n s t . L u ke va n Winkel, community relations officer for PMPD, said his colleagues enjoy having the garden as part of their work space. “Everybody is on board, they’re engaging with
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Beware plants that burn and ants that swarm By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News
Some nasty invasive species have made their homes in the Lower Mainland but the cities Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam think they have got a handle on one of the worst of them: giant hogweed. Originally imported from Asia to Britain because of its large ornamental flowers, giant hogweed has made its home in the Lower Mainland, putting people and animals at risk. Giant hogweed poses a serious threat to humans because its sap contains a phytophototoxin that can
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resulting in burns; and when the sap gets in eyes, it can can cause temporary or even permanent blindness. This time of year, giant hogweed is about 15 feet
high and can be identified by its prominent seed head. But Coquitlam’s urban forestry manager hopes you don’t see any because the city has made it a top priority to get rid
of them on 40 city properties, also requiring 30 homeowners to get rid of the plant on their property. “We’ve eradicated it from the sites we know of,” Englund said. “It’s the one common invasive plant in the area that puts people at risk. The other reason why it’s also worth putting the effort is early detection.” Homeowners who have it should use care, following the suggestions on the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver ISCMV website but many opt to hire contractors. Coquitlam has an information bulletin and a reporting form on its website (www.coquitlam.
ca) while Port Coquitlam is also cracking down on giant hogweed and encourages people to report the plant, says a city spokesperson. The towering plant is a problem elsewhere in the Lower Mainland and Jennifer Grenz, development and projects manager for ISCMV, said crews have found more hogweed this year than ever before. Public awareness is key to controlling the problem pant, she said. Meanwhile, the council has another problem on its hands: European fire ants, which haven’t yet made their way into the Tri-Cities but are a problem in Burnaby,
Vancouver, Richmond, North Vancouver and Chilliwack as well as Victoria. “The ants can sting you and they swarm very quickly when they detect any ground movement,” Grenz said. “It’s not just one ant — you’re swarmed so there are going to be many ants on you.” They’ve caused significant reactions in some people, Grenz said. • For more information, visit www.iscmv.ca. The website explains how to collect a sample of suspect ants and send it for free identification by B.C.’s agriculture ministry. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com – with files from Jeff Nagel
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Metro Vancouver marching to beat of own drummer AS I SEE IT Dermod Travis
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arbage, or to use the more politically correct term waste, is big business. Really big. It can also be a messy business, particularly when politicians get involved. So no big surprise then that the left hand doesn’t seem to care what the right hand is doing at MetroVancouver when it comes to regional waste management. On the one hand, Lower Mainland municipalities have policies in place to divert up to 80% of waste by reducing, reusing and recycling; on the other hand, MetroVancouver has just shortlisted 10 proposals to increase its incineration capacity by 370,000 tonnes per year through a new $500-million-plus waste-to-energy incinerator. And make no mistake, a second incinerator is being fast-tracked by MetroVancouver officials. The regional authority wants to have a site selected by 2015 and the fuse lit by ’18. One site under consideration is on Tsawwassen First Nation treaty lands while two others are onVancouver Island.
Already the startling dichotomy between Metro Vancouver’s two approaches — recycling versus burn, baby, burn — is raising fears that the region could be put in the bizarre position of having to import waste just to feed the insatiable thirst of a second incinerator. Which may explain why MetroVancouver is considering a bylaw next week that some might call a thinly veiled attempt to corner the market on garbage by regulating where waste management firms can dump. In its rush to incinerate, MetroVancouver is also running roughshod over numerous conditions set down by the provincial government in 2011, 2012 and again earlier this year. First, there’s that pesky little matter about being a good neighbour. One of the conditions was that before an incinerator could proceed“at a minimum Metro,Vancouver must establish a working group with the FraserValley Regional District [FVRD] on the potential impact to the [common] airshed due to additional waste-to-energy capacity.” Regardless of however well-intentioned they were meant to be, the recent dog-and-pony shows put on by MetroVancouver officials in the Fraser Valley do not substitute for consultation or the es-
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tablishment of a working group with the FVRD. Then there are questions over the economic viability of a $500-million incinerator. The B.C. government’s conditions include the requirement that“communities must target 70% waste diversion through reducing, reusing and recycling before they consider waste-to-energy as an alternative to landfilling.” A condition that raises an obvious question: If the target is met, will there be enough garbage left over to feed not only MetroVancouver’s existing 280,000 tonnes-per-year incinerator but a second one as well? Keep in mind that Canadians throw away more garbage than any other country in the developed world. According to a report by the Conference Board of Canada, we produced 777 kilograms of waste per capita in 2009, with more than 75% of it ending up in landfills or incinerators.That’s a lot of potential for recycling before incineration should even be on the table as an option. But the most critical condition that the B.C. government set down was in 2012 when new regulations were adopted that require all proposed waste-to-energy facilities in the Lower Mainland or FraserValley to go through a full and mandatory
environmental assessment. And in case that point was missed by anyone, it was reiterated this past February when then B.C. environment minister Terry Lake informed the legislature that the government had been“very clear that if an in-region waste-to-energy facility is considered by MetroVancouver, it will undergo a full B.C. environmental assessment process and full consultation with the FraserValley Regional District.” Lighting the fuse by 2018 is beginning to look a lot like wishful thinking. Ironically, it was only 10 years ago that Metro Vancouver in its then incarnation as the Greater Vancouver Regional District opposed plans for a gas-fired power plant in Washington state due to “its proximity to a major residential area, the city of Abbotsford”and“the adverse health impacts of plant emissions on local residents.” But that was then and this is now. This time MetroVancouver seems intent on marching to the beat of its own drummer, paying only lip service to its neighbours and — if it can get away with it — the province. Dermod Travis is the executive director of IntegrityBC (www.integritybc.ca).
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FACE TO FACE: Are unions still relevant for workers and the middle class?
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onday, of course, is Labour Day in Canada. It’s meant to be a day to celebrate workers’ rights and to reflect upon the sacrifices of those before us who helped enshrine safety, fairness and dignity in the workplace. I will, indeed, reflect upon our forefathers who fought for fair hours, fair wages and safe working conditions back at the peak of the industrial age. But you know what? These things are all legislated now, making unions a little bit redundant. I know my colleague opposite will wax poetically about how important unions are for the middle class and to ensure a strong economy. But it’s not just me who is saying that unions are losing their relevance around world. The workers of the world are saying it loud and clear with their feet. QMI Agency’s Eric Duhaime, who has written a couple of books about unions, notes that the rate of unionized workers has dropped from 50% to 26% in the U.K., 22% to 11% in the U.S. and 18% to 7.5% in France. He says that“the new knowledge economy”necessitates fewer unions. Unions are also losing their steam in this country, too.
According to an article in the Vancouver Sun, since the 1970s, Canadians have been walking away from union shops in droves. In the private sector, for example, union membership peaked in the 1970s, and has now fallen by about half to 17% or fewer than one in five workers. Public sector unions are still pretty strong but it’s laughable to think that they help buoy a middle class — by artificially raising salaries, they take tax dollars out of the middle class’ pockets. Public opinion about unions is also changing. According to a report by Forum Research released last year, only 50% of Canadians agree that unions have made a positive contribution to their lifestyle. Moreover, the majority of Canadians (57%) agree that the government should legislate striking employees back to work when airlines, railroads or the post office are involved. To be clear, I’m not saying all unions should be disbanded. I’m just saying that they need to modernize: Stop resisting right-to-work legislation and allow for more parity with the private sector. Happy Labour Day!
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nions were good in their day but they are no longer relevant in our modern economy.” Please, Andy. Can’t we give our battered middle class a brief break from such hogwash on Labour Day weekend? For 40 years we’ve been bombarded with old chestnuts like these. So many of us have swallowed such well-financed whoppers that union membership in Canada is at an alltime low, down from 33% to only 16% in the last 25 years. In the U.S., where anti–union propaganda is even better financed, they’ve managed to whittle union membership down to 7%. Without collective leverage to improve their lot, our middle class is eroding before our very eyes, being inexorably reduced to a minimum wage, burger-flipping underclass. Profits soar and wages stagnate, the 1% gets richer and unreasonable union demands are blamed for the woes of an anemic economy. I suppose that expecting a reasonable share of profits for the middle class is one of those old-fashioned union ideas that were good in their day but are now obsolete. In fact, a century of hard-fought union struggle is what produced the
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left to corporate conscience. Unions won us medicare, the five-day week, the 40-hour week, statutory holidays, child labour laws, minimum wages and employment standards legislation. And each of these labour landmarks was loudly derided in its day. “This union demand will ruin the economy,” we heard, and, of course, “Unions were good in their day but they’ve gone too far.” We’ve heard it all before and it’s a crock. Unions in Canada are not only not obsolete, they are more necessary than ever. Collective action in the workplace is the only way to reverse the last 30 years of the economic strangling of the middle class. Just like the struggle for human rights isn’t irrelevant because LGBT rights are improved or women’s rights enhanced, the union movement isn’t obsolete because it has won a few historical victories. The struggle just refocuses. So, clench your fist, hold it above your head and, on this Labour Day, join your union brothers and sisters in a chorus of “Solidarity Forever.”
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Beware bears at playground The Editor, My husband and I rode our bikes this evening to Fremont Playground (near the river, along the Fremont Connector) for a picnic dinner and play at the park with our twoand five-year-old boys. It was a beautiful night and we had the playground all to ourselves. My husband and I were climbing the tall play structure with our youngest when our five-
year-old, face as pale as a ghost, came running toward us. “Bear! I just saw a bear!” We thought he was mistaken (he tends to be on the nervous side when it comes to wildlife after a run-in with a momma and two cubs last summer) but, given the area, I ran to grab him and climbed up to the top of the playground while my husband investigated fur-
Not more taxes but less expensive transit lines The Editor, Re. “Advocates push an extra 0.5% TransLink sales tax” (The Tri-City News, Aug. 28). The notion that a regional 0.5% sales tax increase will solve TransLink’s financial ills is naive in the extreme. Spending more money on unsustainable transit projects will only exacerbate TransLink’s money woes. It was first thought the driverless SkyTrain would bring cheaper transit to the region; instead, it now burdens the taxpayer with a 40% to 60% operating penalty over much cheaper light-rail transit (LRT).
But TransLink blunders on, planning more such lines, and even when forced to plan for LRT, as in Surrey, it designs it as a poor man’s SkyTrain, both hugely expensive and unworkable. Despite the more than $9 billion invested in SkyTrain, there is no evidence that it has reduced congestion or gridlock, and new studies show that TransLink’s current SkyTrain planning is actually increasing congestion and pollution. “User-friendly” and “affordable” are just not in the lexicon of the current TransLink management. Malcolm Johnston, Delta
ther. Sure enough, 10 feet away from the toddler structure, there were two large black bears barely hidden by the tall grass. I shudder to think what would have happened if it was our youngest there. Perhaps the city of Port Coquitlam might think to invest in a fence around the playground, to keep children in bounds and bears out (or at least leave us parents enough time to get away before they
climb the fence). While our family enjoyed sitting perched up on the playground together for 15 minutes, making noise and waiting for the bears to scram so we could retrieve our bikes (near the bears), we won’t be going back to that playground anytime soon. Maybe once winter comes. Courtney Phillips, Port Coquitlam
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Coal shipments on record pace More oil tankers also loading in Metro Vancouver By Jeff Nagel Black Press
Controversial shipments of coal through Metro Vancouver are on pace to set a new record this year and more crude oil tankers also loaded in the first half of 2013, according to port statistics. Just over two-thirds of the 18.2 million tonnes of coal shipped out in the first six months of the year was B.C.-mined metallurgical coal used in steelmaking, while the remainder — 5.5 million tonnes — was thermal coal from the U.S. “It’s the strongest first half we’ve ever seen,” said Port Metro Va n c o u v e r p r e s i dent and CEO Robin Silvester, adding coal exports are up 9% compared to the midpoint of 2012. The increase comes without a decision yet on whether the port authority will approve a proposed new terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks that could add up to eight million tonnes of annual coalhandling capacity. Nor is there any timeline for making the decision, Silvester said. Wo r k c o n t i n u e s to address outstanding questions, he said, including potential health impacts from coal dust that may escape. He said a report is being prepared by a third-party expert with expertise in human health impacts from coal and once complete it will be provided for review to area medical health o f f i c e r s , wh o h ave pressed for more study. “We hope that will move the debate from being somewhat speculative to being very objective,” Silvester said. Climate change activists have sought to block more coal exports, particularly U.S. coal from Wyoming. Crude oil exports are also up so far, with 33 tankers loaded in the first half compared to 23 in the first six months of 2012. Most of the tankers loading crude oil sent through the Trans Mountain pipeline to Kinder Morgan’s We s t r i d g e M a r i n e Terminal in Burnaby were bound for California, Silvester said, adding some of that comes back to B.C. as refined petroleum. Ta n k e r n u m b e r s fluctuate each year, he said, depending on
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Parlour a treat for cool customers By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News
Nobody calls him Mr. Rocky Point Park but they could because Jamie Cuthbert has been working and playing in the iconic Port Moody waterfront park for a long time. He went to day care there as a youngster and worked at Pajo’s as a teen. Now, the father of two is busy with his two businesses, Rocky Point Kayak and Rocky Point Ice Cream, that have thrived since they were established in the late 1990s. “Do people call me Mr. Rocky Point Park? No, maybe Mr. Port Moody,” Cuthbert jokes as he offers a tour of the ice cream kitchen, where icy confections are made daily, in his brand new building next to the outdoor pool. On one of the last days of summer break, The Tri-City News caught up with Cuthbert as he waited for his daughter to finish swimming lessons at the pool while he conducted business.
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Stephanie Morgan scoops up some freshly made ice cream at Rocky Point Ice Cream, which has started making its own ice cream at the popular Port Moody park. Sales have been good, Cuthbert says, not just because the weather has been unusually great but because the new ice cream parlour has greater capacity and many more products since it opened Father’s Day weekend. Previously, the ice cream shop was in a small building next to the pool but Cuthbert and his wife,Yvette, with a 30-
for dogs. But before the business could expand, the young couple had to learn how to make the “super premium” quality ice cream, which they did by taking an ice cream technology course at the University of Guelph last year before touring parlours in the southern U.S. Their ice cream is the real deal — and not for
year lease with the city of PoMo, built a new one four times larger while also adding storage and bathrooms for the pool. The larger space made it possible for Rocky Point Ice Cream to make its own ice cream, chop its own fruit for sorbets and make other treats, such as hand-dipped waffle cones with sprinkles, sodas and even ice cream
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Calendar a hot commodity 2014 Hall of Flame calendar will raise money for charity Four local firefighters have doffed their shirts for charity. Coquitlam Fire and Rescue’s Greg Hankinson (Mr. 2015), Port Coquitlam Fire’s Rod Dimsdale (Mr. Fe b r u a ry ) — a l o n g w i t h B r y c e Wi t t a l ( M r. M a y ) o f t h e Burnaby department and Warren Gardner ( M r. D e c e m b e r ) o f Vancouver Fire, both o f wh o m r e s i d e i n Coquitlam — are in the 2014 Hall of Flame calendar. The calendar will be launched Sept. 7 and will be for sale at London Drugs, Save-on Foods and PriceSmart stores; it will also be available for purchase online at vancouverfirefighters. ca. Gardner told The Tri-City News it’s his first time taking part in the calendar. He
agreed to pose “after a few friendly jabs from my crew telling me to do it.” “I figured it was a good way to give back and volunteer,” Gardner said, adding, “The Vancouver Firefighters’ Charitable Society is a big part of our job and this is a fun way of raising money for some great causes.” The one-year firefighter said he wasn’t able to get in shape as much as he would have liked for the photo shoot because of an injury but “I did try to limit myself to one heaping plate at t h e h a l l m e a l s , though.” Started 27 years ago, the Hall of Flame calendar raises money for the BC Professional Firefighters Burn Fund, the CKNW Orphans Fund and other charities supported by the VFCS. In the last five years, the calendar has generated about $200,000 for the causes. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Tour the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.) to see the work of its members in a biannual exhibition, titled Architecture: the built environment. The artwork in the Main, Plum and 3D galleries includes sculptures, mixed media and 2D pieces. The facility is open today until 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.Visit pomoarts.ca.
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Fill your plate with pasta, farm-fresh salad and Italian bread at the Port Moody Farmers’ Market, located outside the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). Sponsored by Organicos Pasta, Shen’s Farm and Gesundheit Bakery, the dinner runs from 4 to 7 p.m. with chef demos at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Learn how to make a pesto sauce and take in the live entertainment.Visit makebakegrow.org.
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Cheer on the young sports teams taking part in the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club’s 27th annual Labour Day tournament, happening from today at Coquitlam Town Centre Park (off Pinetree Way) until Monday, Sept. 2. The competitive youth tournament is for boys and girls teams; however, registration is now closed.Visit cmfsc.ca.
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The Powell River hockey team is visiting Coquitlam to take on the Express for an exhibition game at 8 p.m. at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre (633 Poirier St.). Single game tickets are $13 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for students and $6 for children (aged six to 12). Visit coquitlamexpress.ca.
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Michael Abraham’s Real Tissues, a.k.a. Placards, a.k.a. All the World’s a Stage (2003, oil on linen) is on show in the art gallery at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) until Aug. 31 as part of his retrospective called Apologues. Vancouver artist’s whimsical paintings and sculptures. The ECC art gallery is open from noon to 5 p.m.Visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
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A Tri-City middle school student appearing in the CBC-TV drama series Heartland showed some love to the kids in High River, AB, which was devastated by recent flooding. Alisha Newton, 12, spent some of her hard-earned cash to buy more than 80 teddy bears at a Build-A-Bear store in Calgary for the children at the High River Daycare. Newton, who is currently in her second season playing a foster child named Georgie on Heartland, which is filmed in High River, was evacuated from her Calgary home during the floods; however, she managed to safeguard her own teddy bear. Newton also portrayed Young Annabeth in the feature flick Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, which is now showing in movie theatres.
Two Coquitlam graduates have won scholarships from Envision Financial. Terry Fox secondary’s Shehan Wijeyagoonewardane and Liam St. Louis, of Gleneagle secondary, each earned $2,000 towards their post-secondary studies. Both young men have been active in the community. Wijeyagoonewardane will attend Western University to major in business administration while St. Louis plans to major in international relations at the University of Toronto.
LEFT: Port Coquitlam petty officer Bryan Hui was presented this month with a bursary aboard HMCS Quadra. Hui, a coxswain of the RCSCC Grilse in Port Moody, won the Lt. Cdr. Keith Kohanzo bursary for his post-secondary studies at SFU in behavioural neurosciences. Hui was given the accolade from Kohanzo at the cadet summer training centre in Comox. ABOVE: Vernon Mayor Robert Sawatsky stopped by the Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre this month to present a Port Moody cadet with a prize. Hyuk Park of RCACC 2877 was named the best cadet on the three-week basic fitness and sports course. This summer, 1,200 army, sea and air cadets from western Canada spent up to six weeks at the OK facility.
INITIATIVE PETITION An initiative to amend the Police Act
KNOW THE RULES If you plan to participate in the initiative campaign, it’s important that you know the rules.
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Two Coquitlam girls were commended last week for their quick thinking. Eight-year-old Ella Townsend (left) and Olivia Ingrid, 11, alerted a neighbour after a grass fire started on his front lawn. The homeowner didn’t know he had a fire outside until the girls knocked on his door. The girls were recognized the Town Centre firehall last Thursday by Chief Wade Pierlot (left) and assistant fire chief Rob Gill.
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Maillardville resident Jessica Kruger — the winner of the Lise Watier model search for the frangrance Something Sweet — joined company spokesperson Rachel Ladouceur last week in Vancouver for a sneak peek of the fall line. Kruger (left), an SFU student and rugby player, is one of the world’s first quadriplegic models.
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Early Coquitlam residents fought for workers YOUR HISTORY Jill Cook Labour Day means more than just a day off work
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oday, we think of Labour Day as just a long weekend — the last one before school starts and families resume a busy schedule of soccer, dance and music lessons. Moms and dads are back at work after summer vacations and weekends seem crowded with activities. But on Monday, let’s take a moment to consider how lucky we are to have those weekends as well as workplaces that are safe, fair wages and reasonable working conditions. It wasn’t always so. Canada’s Labour Day had its origins in 1872 with a parade in support of the striking Toronto Typographical Union, whose workers were fighting for a shorter work day of nine hours. The Toronto Globe pushed police to press conspiracy charges (union activity was a criminal act under Canadian law) and police did press charges against 24 labour leaders. The arrests sparked more protests and prime minister Sir John A. Macdonald promised to repeal the“barbarous”anti-union laws. Parliament did, in fact, pass the Trade Union Act on June 14, 1872, legalizing unions. Two years later, the federal government made Labour Day a national holiday. But workers were still
struggling, especially with safety issues. In 1914, Ontario became the first Canadian province to introduce a state social insurance plan with the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Before this, injured employees had no protection, other than to sue their employer. As the number of lawsuits increased, workers gave up their right to sue in exchange for compensation. Another watershed was the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919. Following the First World War, high unemployment and inflation led to a call for a general strike. More than 30,000 workers from both the public and private sectors walked off the job, shutting down the city. After“Bloody Saturday,” when the RCMP charged a group of strikers — one man died and 30 were injured — the strike was settled. Here in Coquitlam, brave men also fought for workers’ rights. In the book Coquitlam 100Years, Roy LaVigne remembers Harold Pritchett, who along with other union leaders, was fired and blacklisted. Men were paid 25 cents an hour and then wages were cut to 20 cents an hour. They worked 10 to 12 hours a day, six days a week, with only limited safety equipment. Many workers had to pay bosses to keep their jobs. There were more than 2,000 workers at Fraser Mills at the time of the strike. The company brought in“scabs”and the strike was eventually settled with workers returning to 25 cents an hour. During the strike,
a large soup kitchen helped feed the hungry. Also in Coquitlam 100 Years, Joseph Chabot remembers the strike, which lasted from Sept. 17 to Dec. 1. When it was over, workers got toilets with running water, a lunch room and better wages. B.C. has played a prominent role in this country’s labour history, with the first general strike in Canada staged in 1918 in Vancouver. If you want to get a first-hand look at memorabilia related to the strikes, this weekend would be a good time to visit Mackin House Museum.You will find a letter addressed to
employees by the vicepresident and managing director of Fraser Mills, a postcard with a political comic about the strike and a copy of the agreement entered into between International Woodworkers of America and the Canadian Western Lumber Company. There are also tools and others items used by Fraser Mills workers on display in the Boarder’s Room and Pare Room. Your History is a column in which, once a month, representatives of the Tri-Cities’ three heritage groups writes about local history. Jill Cook is executive director of the Coquitlam Heritage
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In the Fraser Mills strike of 1931, men fought a wage cut from 25 cents an hour to 20 cents an hour. The strike was eventually settled with workers returning to 25 cents an hour.
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Get your brain ready for school; TAG, you’re it at Fox 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.
to help you learn at your own pace on a variety of topics including courses on popular software, GED preparation, job search and career information, and much more.You can find this great resource at library.portmoody.ca under Digital Content. For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
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French homework and conversation club. French immersion students in elementary or middle school are invited to practise with French-speaking volunteers from high school. Kids should bring homework assignments, or come prepared to work on their French conversation skills. Teen volunteers will earn community service hours. The next session
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, AUG. 31
• Free community picnic/barbecue, 2 p.m., at Lions Park, PoCo hosted by the Redeemed Christian Church of God; bring a chair or blanket and spend some time to know other members of the community; there will be free food, drinks for everyone including balloons and other items for kids. Info: 604-474-3131. • Mundy Mudthudders informal walking group kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Mudthudders are based in Mundy Park’s 14 km peat bog trail network, winding past its two natural lakes. Mudthudders meet at Mundy Forest’s western edge by Como Lake Village, near the trailhead at the foot of Regan Avenue, where street parking is available outside Hillcrest middle school’s parking lot. Comprehensive map books including destination regional trails are available at nominal charge to cover instructor’s costs. Info: mundymudthudders@ yahoo.ca.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 1
• Community picnic and potluck party, cosponsored by Tri-City Chinese Association and Tri-City Chinese News, noon-3 p.m., Galloway Park, 3404 Galloway Ave., Coquitlam (one block north of David Ave. just off Coast Meridian); BBQ and light refreshments on first-come, first-served basis.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4
• Hyde Creek Watershed Society monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo; member Isaac Nelson will host a short presentation on fish welfare. Public is invited to attend the meeting, learn about group’s projects and tour the hatchery. Info: hcws. info@gmail.com or www. hydecreek.org.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 8
• Colony Farm Community Gardens Society invites gardeners to tour the community gardens, 3:30 p.m.; see what’s growing, find out how gardeners build the soil and manage pests and diseases through organic techniques, get ideas for small-space garden construction and gardening for wildlife, learn about the history of the community gardens and how they operate. Tour begins at the pagoda, near the south parking lot on Colony Farm Road, rain or shine. Info: 604-9367423.
MONDAY, SEPT. 9
• Tri-City Photography Club, which meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo, holds its first meeting of the season. The club is a great way to hone your skills and meet other photographers of all levels, and has photography outings throughout the Lower Mainland. Info: www. tricityphoto.ca.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12
• Caregiver Support Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Maillardville community
SEPT. 3: PROSTATE SUPPORT
• Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree Community Centre, Coquitlam. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge (donations are accepted). Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604936-2998. centre, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778-7891496. • Women’s Connection Luncheon, sponsored by Tri-City Christian Women’s Club, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Feature: Alia N Tanjay fall fashion show. Speaker: Trudy Beyak, “The Story Behind the Story.” Reservations by Sept. 9: Frieda, 604-937-7198.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
• Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496.
MONDAY, SEPT. 16
• BC Thanksgiving Food Drive kicks off; bags will be delivered week of Sept. 16-21, picked up Sept. 21 and delivered to collecting station at Blue Mountain Park. Those who don’t receive a bag can still drop off non-perishable food donations. The BCTFD Project is a province-wide initiative that helps feed thousands across BC who rely on food banks for their basic nutritional needs.
NOTICES
• Kiddies Korner Preschool in Port Coquitlam is accepting registrations for September; spaces available in the Monday and Thursday morning class. Info: kkp.ca or 604-9414919. • Call for participants for SFU study of cognition, memory and aging; participants must be 65 years of age and older; study may be conducted online and more details are available by emailing sabrinafox@ gmail.com or calling 604 351-6924. • Reunion 2013 planned for Centennial secondary school. Details at www.members.shaw.ca/ Centennial2013 or Wilfred, 250-756-0864. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, selfesteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311. • Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse. Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem
and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-941-7111. • The Family Resource Centre, located at Minnekhada middle school in Port Coquitlam, offers affordable Multi-sensory and Math Tutoring for students aged five and up. Mentoring programs for girls and boys are also available for older children/ young teens. Registration is ongoing and programs run throughout the school year. Various times and days are available. Info at www.ldafn.com or by email at frcdistrict43@gmail.com. • Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@ shaw.ca. • Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and
Monday, September 30th, 2013 – 10am - 6pm 3rd Annual
mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www. girlguides.ca or call 1-800565-8111. • Kiddies Korner Preschool still has spaces available. Info: 604-9414919 or info@kkp.ca. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting My Money, My Choices: Financial Education for Women, a free program designed to empower women survivors of domestic violence. The program focus is to increase women’s economic participation and self-sufficiency through financial education and skill. Info and registration: 604-9416311 • Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups Bring a winter any anyany gender, any stylea Bring in in a winter coat, coat, any size, anysize, gender, style and receive will help children cope with this confusing time and and receivehaircut a haircut orwax brow wax absolutely FREE! or brow absolutely FREE! understand their feelings. Mint Hair Lounge is proud to support SHARE family & Community Services in an effort to help those less Info: Kathy, 604-941-7111, Mint Haircommunity Loungebyis supplying proud towarm support family & Community Services fortunate in our winter SHARE coats to help get them through the cold days. If you Ext. 106. and and 6pm with a warm wantin to help make a difference in on any Mondaygender, Sept, 17th between Bring a winter coat,please anycome size, any 10am style receive
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• Crossroads Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam on Friday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606. • Volunteers wanted for new Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop. To volunteer, call 604-939-9594. • 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. • Canadian Cancer Society Greater Vancouver Region seeks volunteer drivers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to primary cancer treatments. Drivers are required to have their own wellmaintained, smoke-free 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: cancervolunteer.ca or 604-215-5217. • 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. • Seniors Services Society needs volunteer 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
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• Big Brothers’ In-School 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. 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). • 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. • Canadian Cancer Society is looking for cancer survivors to be peer volunteers, providing one-on-one support on the telephone and/or in-person to people living with cancer. Training provided. Info: 604-253-8470.
• Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is looking for volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program, which gives young girls the educational support they need by matching them in a one-to-one tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (completed or in-process), and some experience helping others learn. Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months. Info: Elske, 604-873-4525 Ext. 301 or studybuddy@ bigsisters.bc.ca. • Physically fit volunteers needed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. at the Share food bank to load and unload truck. Volunteers must be able to work with loads ranging from 30-150 pounds. Commitment of 3-6 months and access to a car are
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PARENTS, KIDS • Family resource centre at Minnekhada middle school, PoCo, offers multisensory and math tutoring for students age 5 and older; rate is $22 per hour and tutors are all Canadian certified. Registration is ongoing. Info: frcdistrict43@gmail.com. • Parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to connect with others who are raising children, gain and offer support and understanding, gain information about parenting and other concerns, and have their children cared for while doing so, free of charge, can join a parent support circle. Parent Support Services of BC runs a Wednesday evening circle in Burquitlam. The support circle is a selfhelp group for parents with children 12 years old and under. Info: 604-669-1616 or parentsupportbc.ca. • Ignite Choir at Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship is for kids 6-14 who love to sing, dance and act; the goal is to give children and youth an introduction to music and. The choir meets Wednesdays, 3:304:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 13. Info: www.erbf.com.
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Monday, September 2, 2013 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2012 For many British Columbians, Labour Day may simply mean the last extended weekend of the summer. It is important to remember it is a day to celebrate workingpeople and the contribution they make to our province and the quality of life we enjoy.
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he rights that workers have today such as a 40-hour work week, minimum wage, parental leave and paid holidays were hard fought for in times when labourers had few benefits, no voice and worked in perilous conditions. Many of the protections and rights that today’s employees have exist because of unions. Labour Day is celebrated on the first Monday of every September and this year on September 2 it will be in a show of solidarity for working people across the country and beyond. The origins of this national holiday are rooted in the history of the Canadian labour movement that began in the time of Prime Minister Sir John
A. Macdonald. From a bold stand by a group of Ontario printers in May of 1872 grew the most important legislature to impact workers in the following century. Union pioneers petitioned their employers for a reduction in the number of hours worked - asking that their workweek be reduced to six, 9-hour days. They formed an organization dubbed the Nine Hours Movement and argued that reducing working hours would benefit both workers and society as more time would be spent with family and community.
be member of a union in Canada yet in a courageous act of defiance, the Toronto Typographical Union went on strike to secure the nine-hour workday. A parade was held which drew some 10,000 spectators. The workers went on strike. Many lost their job and were forced to relocate. Their employers brought in replacement workers and used this so called ‘conspiracy’ to have 24 members of the movement arrested and jailed. On June 14, 1872 Macdonald passed the Trade Union Act that legalized union activity, freed the workers and endeared him to the working class. The Toronto printers strike paved the way for unions across North America to demand a
54-hour workweek. Canadian trade unionists have ever since, celebrated this day that has been set aside to honor ‘those who labour.’ The first Labour Day parade was held in Winnipeg in 1894, and was two miles long. Today approximate-
ly 30 percent of BC’s workforce is covered by a collective agreement. As Labour Day has evolved it remains a day of celebration, solidarity, speeches and recreation. The issues facing workers have also evolved. Today’s labour unions
negotiate on behalf of a changing workforce in an ever-evolving workplace. British Columbians have different challenges to deal with, whether it is record-high housing prices, increasing levels of debt and living longer. Minimum wage, overtime, working conditions
for farmworkers, health and safety and access to affordable daycare are all important labour issues. This Labour Day, take a moment to refl ect on the history and signifi cance of the day.
“Health care is hard work. So it’s good to know I’m part of a union – a team – that stands up for the things we need to make health care better. Better for us and better for our patients.”
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Monday, September 2, 2013 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2012 This Labour Day, let’s reflect on our accomplishments—and work even harder
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et’s face it, for most people in our society, the real meaning of Labour Day has faded over the years. It’s now less about acknowledging the role workers have played in building our
worker today, whether unionized or not. Things so many of us take for granted, like the 8-hour day, or the 40hour week. Weekends! Pensions, medicare, and other important benefits
have much work to do here in BC and Canada, we must also recognize how much progress we have made and share the lessons we’ve learned with working people all around the world.
Mark Hancock President, CUPE BC society, and more about the last long weekend of summer.
all came about at least in part because of the labour movement.
As union members and leaders, we have an obligation to the generations that came before us—and to future generations—to work harder to teach people the real meaning of Labour Day.
Labour Day is also about recognizing our sisters and brothers around the world who are taking on many of the issues our predecessors faced here, but with even fewer protections or legal rights. In countries like Mexico, for example, labour activists not only face potential criminal charges for advocating for workers’ rights but they actually face death. While we
It’s about remembering the sacrifices made by the generations that preceded us, and the gains they were able to make that benefit every
But Labour Day can’t just be about the past, nor can we allow ourselves to be lulled into complacency about our standard of living compared to other countries. While the labour movement and working people have achieved great things here, there are far too many people who have to work not just one or two jobs, but sometimes three or four just to make ends meet. There are too many families who can’t afford
childcare, yet need quality care for their children so they can take that hard-to-find fulltime job. Increasingly BC’s economy is coming to depend on temporary foreign workers who are paid less, receive fewer benefits and have fewer rights than Canadians. And still, despite some incremental progress, women are still paid less than men for the same work in far too many cases.
So, while Labour Day is a celebration, it’s also a time to ready ourselves for the struggles ahead.
Mark Hancock is President of CUPE BC, representing 85,000 workers in communities across BC.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2012 A common bond: United Way and the Labour movement
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nited Way is based on a simple, profound truth: what unites us is more powerful than what divides us. We believe that every person who lives here should have access to the same opportunities to build a better life for themselves. This philosophy is echoed by the Labour movement and guides our work together. As Canada celebrates Labour Day, the partnership between the Labour movement and the United Way is as strong and critical as ever in the Lower Mainland. The number of unionized workers is growing across the country – in BC, 31.3% of employees are unionized. Why is our partnership so important? Because one in seven children in BC live in poverty; one third of children from grades 4 to 7 are bullied or bully others; and one in four seniors live alone putting them at risk of social isolation. Each year the United Way and Labour partnership unites hundreds of Labour volunteers within the workplace to help raise funds to tackle social issues like child poverty, bullying, and senior’s isolation.
“United Way can’t do this work alone,” says Steve Hunt, Director, District 3, Steelworkers Union, and this year’s Chair of the Board of United Way of the Lower Mainland and CoChair of the Labour Committee of the Board. “Labour and United Way work together to build a better future for children, seniors and their families, right here in our own backyards.” Labour Committee of the Board Co-Chair Amber Hockin, Director, Pacific Regional Office, Canadian Labour Congress adds, “We all play a role in improving the lives of those who are vulnerable in our communities. The more solidarity we show in the community by tackling these issues together, the stronger we are as a movement.” Along with our Labour partners, United Way of the Lower Mainland will continue to support research, identify gaps, and invest in organizations to build stronger communities. We use our collective strength to multiply our impact, maximize our donor’s dollars, and mobilize and advocate for change.
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Happy Labour Day from Mayor Richard Stewart & Council Councillor Brent Asmundson Councillor Craig Hodge Councillor Neal Nicholson Councillor Terry O’Neill Councillor Mae Reid Councillor Lou Sekora
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Monday, September 2, 2013 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2012 Employees see growth in companies, job security: BMO survey
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he Canadian workforce has grown increasingly optimistic about hiring intentions and job security over the last three years, according to the third annual BMO Labour Day Survey. The study, conducted by Pollara, found that more than half of Canadians (53 per cent) think the company they work for is growing and will be hiring more employees. This number represents a marked increase from 28 per cent in 2011. In B.C., however, only 47 per cent believed their company would be growing, the lowest in the country.
and expansion into new markets.” “This increasing optimism among Canadian workers is very encouraging and is an accurate reflection of what we’re hearing when speaking to our clients,” The study also found the number of people who feel comfortable with their overall level of job security is up, from 51 per cent in 2011 to 81 per cent this year, an increase of 30 per cent. British Columbians
matched the national response at 81 per cent. “The unemployment rate continues to gradually decline, dipping to 7.2 per cent in the latest month versus 7.3 per cent at this time last year. While the improvement is modest, the job market is much healthier than threeto-four years ago when the rate temporarily moved above 8 per cent,” said Doug Porter, chief economist, BMO Financial Group. “And while not much lower than the current U.S. rate of 7.4 per cent, other indicators suggest the Canadian job market
overall is in considerably stronger shape than its U.S. counterpart.” When it comes to expectations for the coming year, half (50 per cent) of workers expect to receive a promotion or a raise. This is up 11 per cent from last year, and 22 per cent from 2011. The British Columbia rate, though, was 45 per cent. The Pollara survey was completed online July 12-16, with a sample of 1,005 Canadians 18 years of age and older. A probability sample of this size would yield results accurate to +/- 3.1 per cent, 19 times out of 20.
“This increasing optimism among Canadian workers is very encouraging and is an accurate reflection of what we’re hearing when speaking to our clients,” said Steve Murphy, senior vice-president, BMO Commercial Banking. “With companies planning to invest in their employees and grow their workforce, new doors will open for increased productivity
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Happy Labour Day Coquitlam! Honouring the working people who help to build our community and make our economy strong.
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Sign Me Up 2013! Support abounds in the Tri-Cities Everyone needs a little help now and then, and the Tri-Cities boast an abundance of support groups. The following listings are taken from the Support Groups section of The Tri-City News’ Community Calendar: • 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, to offer one another support, and to 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 group near you: Gail, 604-941-8699. • Recovery International is a self-help, peer-to-peer support meeting for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. The goal is to help reduce symptoms by practising cognitive behaviour techniques. There is a group in PoCo. Info: Phyllis, 604-931-5945 or www. recoverycanada.ca. • Christian 12-step group for people with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, 948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-939-6136 or www.hiscpc.org. • Coquitlam Support Group: Change, Crisis to Creativity meets Thursday evenings. Group meets twice a month to support one another through major changes, including unemployment, family crisis, death, illness, separation/ divorce, empty nest, retirement, etc., and working towards positive, creative lifestyle. Info: Mara, 604931-7070. • 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. • Dogwood White Cane Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. Those who are legally blind (registered with the CNIB) are welcome. • CancerConnection peer volunteers offer one-to-one information and emotional support to people living with cancer. Info: 1-888939-3333. • Tri-Cities Caregiver Network gives caregivers a safe place to express and deal with their emotions and concerns. Group discussions, speakers and films are part of the program. Meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. • 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. Info: 604-464-6744. • Living Room, a faithbased support group for people with mood disorders, their family and friends, put on by New Life community church and Mood Disorders Association of BC, first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7-9 p.m., 8765 Government St., Burnaby. Info: Mark, 604-939-9346 or Graeme, 604-444-1228. • 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 nonprofit support group providing education and support to parents, spouses and siblings whose family member has recently been diagnosed with psychosis. • Women in Mid-life Self-help Group meets first and third Wednesdays of each month, Mountain View elementary school, Coquitlam. Info: Lynne, 604-937-3946. • Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group meets the first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre. Info: 604-936-2632. • 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. • LifeRing Secular Recovery support group is being established in Coquitlam. Info: 604-3771364; lifering@shaw.ca, www.unhooked.com, www. lifering.com. • Food Addicts Anonymous meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Room 338, Columbia Tower, Royal Columbia Hospital, New Westminster. Info: Michael, 604-930-8338 or www.foodaddictsanonymous.org. • 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. • Coquitlam Women’s Transition House is an emergency shelter for physically and/or emotionally abused women and their children. Info: 604464-2020. • Al-Anon Family Group meets 1 p.m. Mondays, including holidays, at Como Lake United church, home of Marmont and Serenity Saturday Al-Anon groups. Does someone you’re close to drink at the wrong times, or too much? Info: 604-688-1716. • AA at Como Lake United church Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. • Al-Anon Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m. at Como Lake United church at 535 Marmont St. New daytime group meets Mondays at 1 p.m. • Irritable Bowel Syndrome Support Group meets first Tuesday of each month at Eagle Ridge Hospital at 7:30 p.m. Info: 604-875-4875.
HELP FOR THE GRIEVING
• Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. 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. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free walk through Rocky Point Park or Orchard Park. Newcomers can register by calling Castine at 604-949-2274. • 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, 604-931-8026 or Sandra, coquitlam@tcfcanada.net.
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Learning to buy Are you thinking of buying a home? Terry Fox library can help. Realtor Mark George and a panel including a financial planner, mortgage broker and a home inspector will provide information about how to go about finding and purchasing your first home. This workshop covers getting your finances in order to qualify for a mortgage, finding the ideal property and what to do once you have found it. Not a first time home buyer? Join presenters for a refresher on the process. All are welcome on Thursday, Sept. 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit Terry Fox Library at 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam or call 604927-7999.
twice a week; tutors working with beginner and intermediate students meet once a week. Applicants selected for the tutoring program will attend two three-hour training sessions on Sept. 23 and 30, facilitated by instructors from Frontier College. Tutoring will begin in October.
To apply to the program, drop off a completed application form and two completed reference forms to Janice Williams at Coquitlam Public Library, 575 Poirier St., or submit by email to jwilliams@ library.coquitlam.bc.ca by Sept. 12. For more information, call Janice at 604 937-4140.
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Did you know that 80% of jobs are never posted anywhere? Whether you are just starting out in the world of work or wanting to try a new career, visit Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library and find out how to: Get the employment advice and support you need to find a meaningful and rewarding job; find employers and job opportunities in your community; explore you career options and develop a job search plan to meet your employment goals; learn how to improve your resume, prepare for interviews and find job leads. This session with Avia Employment Services takes place Tuesday, Sept. 17, 4 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo, or call 604-9277999.
program. Beginning August 27, applications will be available on the library’s website at www.library.coquitlam. bc.ca. Tutor training will include working with low-literacy, beginner and intermediate English language learners. Tutors placed with low-literacy learners will work with students
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Fall Recreation in Port Moody Keep your family busy this season with exciting programs! Registration is on now and spaces are filling up fast. Preschool
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Learn, laugh and grow with our Preschool Programs! We offer Basketball Mini, Tumble Tots, or Creative Tot Fitness for the active child. Crafty tots can explore Craft and Learn, Wonder of Nature or Music Munchers. We also offer parent participation and preschool programs at Heritage Mountain Community Centre.
community at the Recreation Complex! We’ve got free Drop-in Youth Floor Hockey on Fridays from 6-8pm. New this fall is Drop-in Youth Soccer on Saturdays from 5-7pm. Don’t forget to check out all the Pro-D Day Programs.
Be Active for Life Setting new
fitness and health goals? Try our Fresh Start Fitness designed for beginners to promote great health, or Yoga 4 YOURbody. For a more intense workout, register for TRX/Bosu or Pilates. With support from Fraser Health, the City of Port Moody offers the T.I.M.E. program designed for adults who have an acquired brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis or who are recovering from a stroke.
your school-age children active, like Bootcamp for Children, Floor Hockey, Soccer and Basketball for Children. Children can also try Zumba for Kids or Yoga & Art for Kids. New programs include Arts & Crafts for Children, Creative Movement and Discover Port Moody.
offer lessons for children 3+ years to adults. Drop-in Skating starts Tuesday, October 1. Toonie Pro-D Day Skates happens Friday, September 20, Friday, October 25 and Friday, November 8.
Adult Programs
For new or expecting parents, check out Prenatal Classes for Expecting Parents or Baby Sign Language. We also offer a variety of adult dance classes, such as Argentine Tango for Beginners. Learn new skills and how to relax with Meditation for Well Being. If you’re a new dog owner, register for Dog Obedience training at Kyle Centre.
Sign up The 2013 Fall Happening Guide is filled with all kinds of great programs! today! Pick up your copy today and register for something new and fun. Call 604.469.4556 or go to www.portmoody.ca for registration details.
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Feeling the Breeze in South Surrey with Adera By Kerry Vital
South Surrey is a vibrant, thriving neighbourhood with tons of amenities around. Now Adera is offering a bit of natural serenity with its townhome project, Breeze. Located just moments from Morgan Crossing and Grandview Corners, you’ll be able to take advantage of everything the neighbourhood has to offer, including shopping, dining and recreation.
Inside your home, you’ll find a spacious open floorplan with plenty of contemporary features. Among them is a chef ’s kitchen with a dining island, stainless-steel appliances, granite/quartz countertops and a modern designer glass tile backsplash. The entire kitchen is complemented by the Metropolitan Evoke Wide Plank laminate flooring that continues through the living and dining area, with plush carpeting in the bedrooms and large porcelain tile in the bathrooms.
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There are four different two- and three-bedroom floorplans available at Breeze, ranging from approximately 1,122 to 1,445 square feet. Adera is now offering homeowners a seriously amazing way to personalize their homes. Called I.D. By Me, the program allows the buyer to be their own interior designer and choose their colour scheme, upgrade finishes or fixtures and several other choices. Among the options at Breeze are adding heated floors in the bathrooms, upgrading the kitchen appliances and adding a washer/dryer package, along with several other ways to make your home your own. Adera has long been committed to sustainable and green buildings, and this continues with Breeze. Among the ecologically friendly features you’ll find here are LED street lamps (a first for Surrey), motion sensor lights in the bathrooms and ENERGY STAR-rated windows and appliances. The lush landscaping outside easily showcases the green lifestyle you will live at Breeze. All of the materials used in construction are locally sourced, reducing the carbon footprint. For more information about Breeze and other Adera projects, and the I.D. By Me program, visit www.adera.com.
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The homes at Avra are full of luxurious finishes such as granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, above. Residents will also be able to take advantage of the gorgeous seaside location and on-site amenities.
Affordable luxury in White Rock at Avra By Kerry Vital
Amenities and amazing homes abound in White Rock, but the Avra Development Group is bringing something new to the area with Avra, its condominium development in uptown White Rock that combines curb appeal, location and high-end design in one gorgeous package. “People have nothing but great things to say about Avra,” says Vice-President and Director Chris Tsakumis. “The response has been overwhelmingly positive.”
The homes are move-in-ready and available for a quick possession, Tsakumis says. “We’ve responded to the market’s request for larger suites,” he says, noting the availability of custom homes that are actually two floorplans combined together to make a single suite. These range from about 1,300 to over 1,600 square feet, which Tsakumis says has been particularly attractive to downsizers. “These allow our downsizing clients to find something they’re comfortable with,” he says. “It’s been received really positively.” Tsakumis says that residents don’t have to give up some of their possessions when they purchase one of the custom floorplans, simply due to how spacious they are. There are three different custom plans available in the building, along with a penthouse floorplan. It’s obvious that the developer has gone above and beyond with Avra, and is catering to buyers who are looking for a gorgeous seaside lifestyle and plenty of space to live or relax. “No other community can offer something
custom like this,” Tsakumis says. “Avra is the only concrete high-rise community with brand-new extra-large two and three bedroom suites.” The high-end features at Avra are definitely one of the biggest draws for buyers. Gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, beech or oak wood veneer cabinetry and stainlesssteel appliances will suit any chef. Some homes include an integrated workstation; a convenient touch for those who work at home or study. The bathrooms are soothing and luxurious, with their own elegant cabinets, marble slab countertops and backsplash and a bathtub fit for a spa. The Kuzco chrome-finish wall sconce puts everyone in the best light, and is complemented by the framed silver vanity mirror and sleek ceramic tile tub and shower surround. “There’s a great architectural vision and design here,” Tsakumis says. “We are very confident in the product we’ve built. It’s
affordable luxury.” Avra is perfectly located to take advantage of the amenities on offer in White Rock. The building is moments away from shopping at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre and other local boutiques, as well as dining, services, leisure and recreation. You’re also situated near excellent schools, including Semiahmoo Secondary with its International Baccalaureate program. That school has been a major draw for families looking for the best education for their children, Tsakumis says. Perhaps best of all, you’re just minutes from the White Rock waterfront. Because of this, the views from your new home and its floorto-ceiling windows are simply incredible. Inside Avra itself, you’ll find a fully furnished entertainment lounge with a full kitchen, a fitness centre, barbecue patio and guest suite, as well as several outdoor courtyards. A live-in resident manager is available as well, providing hotel-style service to each resident. Homes start at $319,900, with the custom floorplans starting in the low $700,000s. For more information, visit www.avraliving.com, call 604-531-9030 or visit the sales centre at 1455 George Street, open Saturday through Wednesday between noon and 5 p.m.
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White ready to take on the world By Dan Ebenal The Tri-CiTy News
The national U12 soccer championships brought both heartbreak and opportunity for one Port Moody youngster. Nikolas White was part of the 2013 Danone Nations Cup Western team that fell 3-2 to the eastern squad earlier this summer in Montreal, earning the right to represent Canada at the Danone Nations U12 World Cup. “They got to pick one player from the Western Canada team. I got a call three days later [and was invited to join the Eastern Canada team],” said White. “It was awesome.” The invitation will send White to London, England, where he will take the field next week in one of soccer’s most sacred shrines: London’s Wembley Stadium. “ Th at ’ s b e e n my dream stadium to play in since I was five,” said White, who will turn 12 in October. Canada has drawn the “group of death” for the Sept. 4-7 tournament, in a pool with defending champion South Korea, Brazil and Switzerland. Soccer has filled most of White’s dreams since he first took to the sport at age three-and-a-half. “He was a little intimidated at first because he was playing with bigger kids. But he always
worked hard and put a lot of time and effort into it,” said his dad Chris White. Soccer is a family affair for the Whites, with Chris and his wife Sandra both playing the game along with Nikolas’ brother Anthony. “It’s just sort of a household passion and the kids really grasped it and just sort of ran with it,” said Chris. That family passion took the Whites on a family vacation to Poland last year for the UEFA Euro 2012 where Nikolas had a chance to watch three of his favourite players: Luka Modric of Croatia/Real Madrid, Andre Pirlo of Italy/Juventus and Xavi of Barcelona/Spain. Nikolas began playing with Port Moody Soccer and said one of his biggest thrills came last year when he got a call from the Whitecaps head staff to inform him he would be joining the U13 pre-residency group last year. A change to that program this year will have White playing in the Coquitlam Metro Ford High Performance League when he returns from England. “I have been fortunate to have great coaches in the Port Moody Soccer Club, Pre-Residency Whitecaps and Coquitlam Metro-Ford. My training coach over the past four years has
been Johnny Sulentic of Euro Pro Football Academy who has been a major part of my development,” said White, normally a centre-midfielder who will be playing centre-back at the Danone Nations Cup. When asked about his interests outside of soccer, White seems puzzled at first, trying to picture a world away from the soccer pitch. But upon reflection, he does list swimming, biking and hanging out with friends and family as other ways he enjoys spending his time. But it’s soccer that consumes most waking moments for the 5’4”, 110-lb. White. “I usually play six times a week. As soon as I get home from school it’s soccer, and when I’m done soccer there’s homework,” said White, who picked up a bronze medal at the 2012 B.C. Games. White hopes to have other opportunities to play for Canada and would like to eventually play with a club team in the Premier League. And he has a bit of advice for other players wanting to follow in his footsteps. “I’m training pretty much every day. I go to the field and do endurance a lot, speed work. It’s mostly what you do by yourself that will make you a better player.” sports@tricitynews.com
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Port Moody’s Nikolas White is heading to London, England where he will play for Canada at next week’s U12 Danone Nations World Cup.
Ramsay courts perfection at Masters Games straight-set victories bring squash gold to Coquitlam woman By Dan Ebenal The Tri-CiTy News
Laura Ramsay is at the top of her game. And with a World Masters Games squash championship now under her belt, the 63-year-old Coquitlam woman is just getting started. R a m s ay d e f e at e d S u s a n Vo l z k e o f Australia in straight sets 11-9, 11-5, 11-9 to win gold in the over-60 division at the World Masters Games in Torino, Italy earlier this month. It was the first world title for the seven-time Canadian Masters champion — she placed third
at the last World Master G a m e s i n S y d n ey, Australia, four years ago (winning in the doubles event) and was third again in the masters division at last year’s World Squash Games in Birmingham, England. “Definitely, I think I’m getting better. I played way better [than in Birmingham]. Sydney was my first one and I was like a deer in headlights,”said Ramsay. Ramsay was knocked out in the semis in Birmingham, never getting to face the eventual champion Volzke. She got her chance this time. “When I watched [Volzke in the finals in Birmingham] I knew she was good but I thought I could beat her if I play my game,” said Ramsay, who later found out the Australian has been close to unstoppable.
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Laura Ramsay of Coquitlam earned gold at the World Masters Games squash championships in Torino, Italy earlier this month. “It felt really good to beat her, especially when they told me she hadn’t
lost in 10 years.” Ramsay said she didn’t feel in great form
at the start of this year’s games, struggling to pull out a win in her second match. “I kept practising and practising all week to try and get comfortable on the courts. About 45 minutes before the final match I finally felt comfortable.” Although she might not have felt comfortable, Ramsay was still close to unbeatable, picking up straightset victories over Jane Mackie of Australia (112, 12-10, 11-6) and Claire Bryars of France (11-5, 13-11, 11-8) on her way to the finals. “I’m a street fighter wh e n i t c o m e s t o squash.” Ramsay, whose husband Bob Wright picked up a silver at the World Masters Games in basketball, is still getting her head around the being
the best in the world. “You just kind of pinch yourself and ask did that really happen,”she said. Ramsay plans to defend her title in four years time at the next World Masters Games in New Zealand and is also considering a trip to Hong Kong next year for the World Squash Games. She’s been playing squash for close to 35 years, playing three to five times a week in the winter and keeping her skills sharp on the tennis court in the summer. And winning gold in Torino wasn’t the only highlight of the trip for Ramsay, who managed to squeeze in a game of tennis at Wimbledon on her way home. “Again, I was pinching myself asking, ‘Am I really here?’” sports@tricitynews.com
ewart falls to second Coquitlam’s A.J. Ewart fell short in his quest to repeat as the B.C. Bantam Boys golfing champion. Ewart, a 14-year-old member of the Pitt Meadows Golf Club and the 2011 Bantam Boys’ champion, took a one-shot lead i n t o Tu e s d ay ’ s final round at Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club but was unable to hold off a late charge from Roy Kang of North Vancouver. Kang, 14, fired a two-under-par 68 on the final day that featured wind gusts and overcast skies. Kang’s two-day total of three under par (69-68—137) gave him a twoshot victory over E wa r t ( 6 8 - 7 1 — 139) for the Harry White Trophy. “It was a tough one out there,” said Kang, a member of the Swan-e-Set Bay Resort in Pitt Meadows. “I had some birdies and bogeys and I tried to grind it out. I didn’t know if I was going to win so I just kept trying to make par. It was a great win.” Josh Killins of Coquitlam finished in 18th, carding an 8074—154 to finish at 14 over. Alisha Lau of Richmond won the Bantam Girls’ crown. The 13-year-old finished at one u n d e r, s h o o t ing a 70-69—139. Hannah Lee of Surrey finished second at even par (70-70—140). E u n a H a n of Coquitlam finished at 13 over (78-75—153), good enough for eighth spot, while Coquitlam’s Grace Killins’ tworound total of 94107—201 put her in 23rd place. sports@tricitynews. com
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Cats add veteran rearguard T h e Po r t M o o d y Panthers have added a veteran presence to their blue-line. The Panthers have acquired 19-year-old Coquitlam product Daniel DelBianco from the Delta Ice Hawks in exchange for future considerations. DelBianco played 16 games in the Pacific Junior Hockey League with Delta last season, posting two goals and four assists. He also got into two games with the BCHL Fred Page Cup champion Surrey Eagles as an affiliate player. The 5’11”, 181-lb. defenceman spent the 201112 season with the BCHL Trail Smoke Eaters and Alberni Valley Bulldogs, tallying three goals and Brent Martin photo
Coquitlam’s Alan Harvey will be racing his Mazda Miata at the Labour Daze triple-header race weekend at Mission Raceway this weekend. More than 145 racers from California, Oregon and Washington will be competing with B.C. racers to take home wins in several race groups Aug. 31 to Sept. 2.
Seniors shine at Games Tr i - C i t y a t h l e t e s helped the Fraser Valley to the top of the podium at the B.C. Seniors Games last weekend in Kamloops. Fraser Valley led the medal haul with 168 gold, 139 silver and 97 bronze for a total of 404 medals. For Coquitlam, Elaine Whidden won both the 200- and 400-metre sprints for women 55-59, while John Hylton-Foster won gold in tennis for men 70-74. Urith Hayley took home seven silver medals on the track, placing second in the women 60-64 category in the 100 and 200 m, 80-m hurdles, weight throw, long jump, javelin and hammer throw. Len Shannon took silver in the 25-m freestyle as well as the 25-m and 100-m backstroke for men 70-74. Kelvin Cheng won silver in singles badminton for men 55-59, while Marie Baluk took silver in the women’s singles 75-79. Ruby Ferguson won silver in novice hill climb for women 55-59 and took bronze for the time trial. Robb Berezan claimed silver in the 100 m and 200 m for men 55-59. Len Lukey-Ott took home silver in singles table tennis for men over 80, while Garry Hornsberger won bronze in archery for men 60-64. Aldert Dykstra of Port Coquitlam won three gold, two silver and a bronze in the pool for men 70-74. He finished first in the 800-m freestyle, 100-m individual m e d l ey a n d 1 0 0 - m breaststroke, second in the 100-m backstroke, and third in both the 200-m and 400-m freestyle. Mary Dyk took gold in the women 55-59 800-m
freestyle, landing silver in the 50-m, 100-m and 400-m freestyle. Renee Kinnear won a silver in the 50-m butterfly and 100-m breaststroke and bronze in the 50-m breaststroke and 100-m IM for women 55-59. Pauline Ng won bronze in singles table
tennis for women 60-64. For Port Moody, Sylvia Byers was triple-golden in the women’s 55-59 pentathlon, javelin and hammer throw, while claiming silver in the shot put and weight throw and bronze in the discus. Allen Percival won
gold in both the 100-m and 200-m sprints for men 60-64. Lori Graham took gold in the 10-kilometre road walk for women 5559, winning silver in the hammer throw, 5,000-m power walk and 100-m sprint and bronze in both the 200- and 400-m.
four assists and 36 penalty minutes in 52 games. “We’re thrilled to add a veteran presence like Daniel to our blueline for this season,” said Panthers GM and head coach Jamie Jackson. “With the amount of experience he has at the junior level, we expect Daniel to be a stabilizing force on and off the ice, and a big part of our leadership group this season.” The Panthers will head to Vancouver Island this weekend for an exhibition series with the Campbell River Storm. The Panthers wrap up their exhibition season next weekend, facing off against the Abbotsford Pilots Saturday night in Port Moody before heading to Burnaby Sunday
to take on the Grandview Steelers. l Th e C o q u i t l a m Express got their first win of the BCHL exhibition season Tuesday night, downing the Chilliwack Chiefs 5-3 in Hope. The Express lineup included new additions Matthew BarryL a m o n t a g n a ( We s t Kelowna Warriors) and Joey Santucci (Prince Albert Raiders). Santucci, Jackson Cressey, Nic Beaudin, Daniell Lange and Colton Kerfoot provided the Coquitlam offence. The Express wrap up their pre-season schedule tonight (8:00) against the Powell River Kings at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.
George takes bronze with relay team Coquitlam sprinter Nathan George won bronze with the Canadian 4x400metre relay team at t h e Pa n A m e r i c a n Junior Athletics Championships Sunday. George, who’s in his second year with
the Trinity Western Spartans, ran the opening leg for a Canadian quartet that crossed the finish line in 3:07.61 to capture one of Canada’s 19 medals at the event in Medellin, Columbia. The U.S. earned gold in 3:06.57
and Brazil came in second in 3:06.94. Individually, George finished seventh overall in the 400-m final with a time of 48.26. Canadian Brandon McBride, who anchored the 4x400 relay team, earned gold with a time of 45.89.
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Home Share / Shared Living Providers Needed Younghusband Resources is looking for families & single persons in the Burnaby and Tri-cities area to open their home on a full time basis to support adults with developmental disabilities. Qualified applicants are required to pass an extensive screening process. Payment is discussed upon completion of successful screening. For more information please check www.younghusband.ca E-mail your resume to: Jason@younghusband.ca or fax it to: 604-466-1207
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NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured
Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620
WESTWOOD CONCRETE WE SERVICE ALL AREAS • Stamped Concrete • Forming • Patios, Pools & Decks • Removal / Repairs • Custom Design • Bobcat & Mini Excavator Free Estimates 604-813-6949
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
DEMOLITION
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867. A & L ELECTRICAL, Local - Bonded, Full reno & upgrading service. New homes & comm. Reas rates. Lic #91585. Call Kia 778-688-4491.
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SAHOTA FRAMING Stairs, Windows, Doors, Tiles, Insulation, Siding, Hardyboard, Finishing. Call: (604)728-0866
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Scott 604-891-9967
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Yard Maintenance Hedge Trimming Tree Pruning Lawn Cuts S Weeding Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed.
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* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168
Ph: 604-469-2331
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LOOKING FOR WORK?
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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GARDENING
MARK’S LAWN CARE Mowing lawns, hedge trimming, garbage removal and small handyman repairs. Free Est. 604-308-8073
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GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca
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PLUMBING
RCG MECHANICAL Local Res / Comm Plumber Hot Water Tanks ~ Furnaces Broilers ~ Plugged Drains Insured. Lic’d. Bonded. Free Est.
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
604-537-4140
RooďŹ ng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
Call Rob 604-518-8307
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RENO & REPAIR
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery
Serving Tri City 33 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
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278 FURNITURE REFINISHING
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Full Landscape Construction for 33 Years.
317
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626
Steve 778-848-0036
COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING
FENCING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
www.pearllandscapes.com
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
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LANDSCAPING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Summer EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
604-716-8528
275
ELECTRICAL
287
PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
260
HANDYPERSONS
•Licensed •Insured •WCB
1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. Block retaining wall. Reasonable rates. Harry 604-719-1212, 604-306-1714
DRYWALL
283A
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
RELIABLE - 20 Years Exp - Ref’s. Laminate Floor Installation, Base Boards & Trim Specials. General Jobs Accepted. Please Call Richard 604-365-1477
EXCAVATING - DRAIN TILE Old Garage, Carport, House, Pool, Repair Main Waterline, Break Concrete & Removal Free Estimates!
PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
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GARDENING
BAJ EXCAVATING DEMO, Sewer, storm, drainage, remove concrete & blacktop, old house drainage. Call 604-779-7816.
ASHDOWN CONTRACTING custom cedar fencing/decks Quality you can afford 604-970-4732
FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Experienced Mover w/affordable rates, STARTING AT $40/HR 24/7 - Licensed & Insured. ** Seniors Discounts ** fortiermoving.ca
NO JOB TOO SMALL! 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
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities�
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
Call: 778-773-3737
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING
RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE
CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service
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If I can’t do it It can’t be done Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
300
LANDSCAPING
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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
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
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
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SUPER SPECIAL - $299 HOUSES UNDER 2500sf. Gutters, windows & siding. Limited Time Offer. 604-861-6060
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COMPLETE Roofing Ltd. Repairs & gutters, all roofs. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106
Bulldog Disposal Co. Home & Yard Clean Ups Residential / Commercial
No Job Too Small
All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates
Running this ad for 8yrs
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• Furniture • Appliances • Electronics • Junk/Rubbish • Construction Debris • Drywall • Yard Waste • Concrete • Everything Else! **Estate Clean-Up Specialists**
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Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840
HOME REPAIRS
mikes hauling 604-516-9237
• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560
Kitchen & Bathrooms Specialists, complete renos, tub to counter, from floor to wall, proud BBB Member. Refs. 30 yrs. exp. John @ 604779-4029. www.bcbwreno.ca
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604-812-9721
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
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Eastcan RooďŹ ng & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs
604.220.JUNK(5865)
Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad
604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324
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SUNDECKS
PETS 477
PETS
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 Vinyl, Wood and Trex decks, Aluminum and Glass awnings, Wood,Aluminum & Glass Railings D FULLY INSURED D 100% Waterproof Up to 10 year warranty
CALL 604-937-0203
Woodland Decks W Design & Renovations W Decks W Fences W Stairs W Retaining walls W Railings Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.
604-351-6245
The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!
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ESTATE AUCTION Central Auction #313 - 20560- Langley Bypass (#10 Hwy) 604-534-8322 www.centralauction.com
FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
BLUEBERRIES. U-PICK $1.35 lb. WE-PICK $2.00 lb. Raspberries ready now too. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Mead. Call 604-763-2808 or 604-805-8980
551
TREE SERVICES
GARAGE SALES
PORT COQUITLAM HUGE MULTI FAMILY SALE
Saturday Aug 31st 9am - 4pm
All proceeds to Camp Goodtimes Ice tea stand by donation
873 Lynwood Ave Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist
560
Free Estimates * Fully Insured
PETS 477
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, father reg., gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, make a good guard dog and family pet. $800. 604-796-3026, no sunday calls
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
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MISC. WANTED
APARTMENT/CONDO Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.
Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value
COQ ‘Grand Central 2’ Hi-rise BRAND NEW 25th flr 2Bdr south facing.Many Amenities. $1450. P.Meadows - Solaris Towers BRAND NEW UNITS AVAIL *1Bd+den. *2Bd +den. *3Bdrm.
Call 604-464-7548 Visit our website for other rentals: www.profile-properties.com
2 bdrm bright apt. Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping. Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca COQUITLAM. Austin Hts. 1 Bdr apt, sec u/g prk, avail now, incl heat. Pets welcome. 604-626-6501.
Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers” 2 bdrm - $1240 *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL
Call 604-944-2963
Sorry no pets.
MAPLE Ridge Urbano Available September 1s. Ground floor 2 Bdrms 2 Bath 2 secure u/g parking spots, 6 appliances, insuite laundry and fireplace.Weight room and amenities room. Walk to shopping, schools and buses N/S,N/Pets reference credit checks required.$1150.00 per month plus utilities Contact 604-831-9359. MAPLE RIDGE
HOMES FOR RENT
749
STORAGE
GREAT LOCATION
Queen Anne Apts.
14179 Reichenback Rd
Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage
Parking + Onsite Manager
604.465.7713 750
SUITES, LOWER
Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.
COQUITLAM. Luxury 2 bdrm +den 1450 sq/ft, 6 appl. Sept. 15, n/s, sm pet ok. $1400+utils. 604-945-9594
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
COQUITLAM N., Lrg, bright 1 bdrm, W/D, F/P. Oct. 1. $950 incl util. n/s, n/p. (604)942-8646 lve msg
* Renovated Suites *
604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings MAPLE RIDGE
McIntosh Plaza
COQUITLAM, Westwood. Modern spacious 1/bdrm bsmt suite, 6/appli, sep W/D, $795/mo incl util & cable. N/S, (778)231-5092 PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm bright grnd lvl ste, full bath, nr schl/bus. NS/NP. Avail now. $950 incl utils, w/d, basic cble/prkg. 604-552-9509.
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SUITES, UPPER
COQUITLAM - 940 Charland Ave. 2 bdrms, 1 bthrm, tv rm, kitchen. w/d. $1150/mo. no dogs, no cats, N/S. 2 running car prkg. (604)936-3492
Suit Mature Adults
515-525 Foster Avenue
22330 McIntosh Avenue
2 Bedroom suite available immediately (heat and hot water included). Pet allowed.
(604)463-6841
COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm townhouses in quiet family complex, no pets. From $965/mo. Call 604-942-2277.
PORT COQUITLAM
COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA
RENOVATED SUITES 1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925
TOWNHOUSES
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ALTO CONN SAX $495. Tenor Sax $495. 604-859-5925
Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
S Incl heat/ht water, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shoping/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
REAL ESTATE
COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
RENAISANCE ON SHAW 555 Shaw Avenue, Coquitlam Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments very close to Lougheed mall and sky train station. Contact manager, Nova at: 604-618-7467 or email novashaw@shaw.ca
PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS
752
TOWNHOUSES
MOVE in BONUS up to $500 2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available
*No Pets *Avail Immediately ~also apartments available~
Call 604-942-2012 www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938 PORT COQUITLAM 2 BDRM T/H. $870, quiet family complex, no pets, Call 604-464-0034.
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WANTED TO RENT
Wanted warehouse/garage to rent/lease about 500sf for strg & light mfg-Tricity, MR, Pitt Meadows, N. West. Pref PoCo 604-945-5758
~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~
your 1 Select household items to sell
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-961-7022
851
TRUCKS & VANS
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
818
CARS - DOMESTIC
RUSH SALE - DUE TO MOVING OUT OF PROVINCE: 1999 Ford E350 Cargo Van raised roof, good cond, has step at back, folding table btwn seats, only 104K. Asking $6300/obo. 1996 Dodge Ram Cargo Van raised roof, with propane, runs great, 264K, asking $3200/obo. 1998 Honda Civic EX 4/door black, 5spd, some minor dents, 236K, $1150/obo. 604-760-4018 or 778-882-0255
2003 F150 supercab, lady driven, beautiful, 1 owner, king ranch 5.4 litre. Loaded, moon roof, 140 km. $15,950 604-562-1055.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1997 CAMRY, 4 dr 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, aircared, mint cond. $3400 obo. 604-936-1270
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OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
HUGE Moving/Garage Sale Sat. Aug. 31st 8-2:00 only. Furniture, Household items, clothing, and lots more. Free Coffee and treats for kids. 1416 Dalton Court, Coquitlam
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
OPEN HOUSE CO-OP LIVING 2 bedroom @ $810.00 / month 1205 Johnston (at Guildford) Coquitlam Close to all amenities (Transit, shopping schools and parks)
Saturday, Aug. 31 • 11AM – 3PM & Sunday, Sept. 1 • 2PM – 4PM Contact Sandy @ (604) 945-5864 Email Sandy@terramanagement.ca
PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com
• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
*Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers
OLD VINTAGE BMX BICYCLES
3 Bedroom townhouse available now (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Pitt Meadows Marina
COQUITLAM. 3 bdrm, 2000 sqft., dbl gar. Priv back yrd, 2 f/p. $2250+60% utils. Oct 1. Nr Douglas College/Schools/Bus.778-389-1801
No pets. Close to amen.
3 Bedroom townhouse available immediately (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed.
RECREATIONAL/SALE
AUTO CREDIT - Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply at: uapplyudrive.CA or Call toll free 1.877.680.1231
Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes
we can pick it up for FREE. Depending on the condition & brand, we may offer some money $$ for it.
845
1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$875
(604)936-5755
TOWNHOMES
838
1988 ITASCA 37’ M/H. 454 engine. 40,000 miles. All running gear in exc cond. Attractively remodeled interior. 2 extra batteries installed. New tires. $8,400. (1)604-744-1741
1 & 2 bdrm / $795 - $900 No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.
1 BEDROOM SUITES Newly renovated $700 - $740/mo Util + sec pkng extra
778-929-2328
AUTO FINANCING
The Scrapper
700 sf S Impeccably clean
Call (604) 931-2670
P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665
736
TRANSPORTATION
Heat SH/W S Prkng S Avail Now
Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.
COQUITLAM
810
MAPLE RIDGE, 2 bdrm rancher, Hammond area, well kept, pri bkyrd close to schls & transit. $1250/mo, avail Oct. 1st. Refs & good credit req 778-882-9447
Coquitlam:
Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
PORT MOODY bright, very clean 3 bdr, w/1bdr inlaw ste, 1700s/f, 2 ba, w/d, awesome deck, 1 kitchen, f/p, ns/np, $1700 +utils. 604-283-9055.
COQUITLAM; 3 Bdrm, 2 full baths, h/wd flrs, full appls & inste lndry, dbl grg. $1600+sh utils (604)603-5157
Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)
Professional Property Management Services
715
TRANSPORTATION
WANTED
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RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
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A48 Friday, August 30, 2013, Tri-City News
Joe Boles
! D E R FI
At the end of September...
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This is your LAST CHANCE for EMPLOYEE PRICING!
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AMAZING USED VEHICLES AVAILABLE AT METRO FORD
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2010 Toyota Sienna
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13,998*
$
#MLT598
23,995*
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2011 Mazda MX5
Power hard top, only 8,000 kms
26,998*
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2006 Ford Freestyle
2007 Avalanche LTZ
Seats 7, only 115,000 kms
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23,998*
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2013 Mustang Convertible Auto, great price
13,999*
$
28,998*
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18,998*
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1996 Ford Probe GT
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2004 Chevy Blazer
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10,488*
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2013 Ford Escape SEL
2008 Ford Mustang
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$
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2004 Mazda 6
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$
2002 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4, power group
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6,999*
$
2011 Ford Flex Limited AWD, NAV, loaded
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25,998*
$
2010 BMW X3
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30,998*
$
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2001 Ford Escape
2006 Infiniti G35
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7,998
$
#13ES7205A
*
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15,998*
$
2008 Dodge Caravan
Seats 7, captains chairs in 1st & 2nd row #12F15166B
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$
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$
2008 Jeep Wrangler
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*All prices are plus taxes and $499 documentation fee.
21,998*
2009 Chevrolet HHR LS
Power group, automatic, only 38,000 kms!
$
#MLC161
12,998*
$
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