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Council talks taxes in PoMo Residents could see a 2.86% tax increase By Dan Ebenal THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Port Moody residents facing a possible 2.86% property tax increase are being given plenty of opportunities to see where their hard-earned dollars are being spent. Coming off a series of council cafes — the last running Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at city hall and the rec complex — a budget town hall will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr. “I think they should come down to learn a little bit about the budget, see where the spending

priorities are this year, see where the increases are,” said Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay. “There’s very little increase this year but they can get a feel for where council is directing the priorities for what we think people are taking as important in the community and where we’re spending their money.” The current draft of the budget calls for a 1.86% tax increase on top of the 1% asset renewal levy, for an overall increase of 2.86%. Clay said city staff met their target of a 1.5% budget increase with later resolutions from council pushing that figure up slightly, a number he would like to see brought back down. see ADJUSTMENTS, page 14

Mayors insist province owns TransLink ‘chaos’ Robertson, Watts reject referendum responsibility By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

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Vicki Lepper, mom and owner of Terrific Kids Day Care, checks out the Little Free Library in Walton Forest park at the corner of Walton Avenue and Durant Drive in Coquitlam. Her father-in-law built the wooden book kiosk, with funds from the Tri-Cities Literacy Committee and Lepper looks after it. The idea is for people to take a book to read and leave a book for others to share, and it has taken off in the Tri-Cities. There are currently five little free libraries in the TriCities, including three in Coquitlam and two in Anmore. For story, see PAGE 3.

Metro Vancouver mayors have shot back at Transportation Minister Todd Stone, insisting the province and not they are responsible for the failure so far to map out a referendum on raising more money for TransLink. Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson was among those

Wednesday who expressed disappointment that Stone has framed the impasse as one stemming from the mayors’ failure to decide what should be done. “Mayors have been very unified for five years now,” Robertson said. “All of this current chaos is generated by the province. We’ve done everything we could do to put forward concrete suggestions and be constructive and advocate for more transit in the region.” see WATTS, page 4

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Family literacy day: Grab a book and take part in one of the many events in the Tri-Cities

Bringing the library outdoors Plenty of ways to participate in literacy

By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News

When Terrific Kids Day Care owner Vicki Lepper takes her charges for a walk, the first place she takes the tykes is to Walton Forest park in Coquitlam where there’s a little wooden structure sitting on a pole. Opening the glass door to what looks like a miniature house, Lepper extracts a book and the excited children gather around to check it out. It turns out the house is a library, a Little Free Library, which Lepper and her family built and maintain. No one is more surprised than Lepper at how popular the Walton Little Free Library has been since it was completed in November. People have been visiting it frequently throughout the winter, taking and leaving books, and occasionally, dropping off little notes of thanks. “It’s been amazing,” said Lepper of the project which was funded by the Tri-Cities Literacy Committee. “I’m always getting comments from my neighbours who think it’s a great addition.” These Little Free Libraries might not require library cards, and their selections are arguably small, but they’ve become popular in the Tri-Cities, and Barb Mancell would like to see more of them. Grants of $250 are being offered to people interested in establishing them on their lawns or in parks, with the proviso that they look after the book selections and maintain the library. “You need to have somebody that’s going to take responsibil-

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Little Free Libraries have been popping up in neighbourhoods across the Tri-Cities since November. There are currently three of the book-containing boxes in Coquitlam and two in Anmore.

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• Monday, Jan. 27 is Family Literacy Day in the Tri-Cities and people are encouraged to check out local events bringing families together to read. The Tri-Cities Family Literacy Committee is also offering grants of up to $250 for people to build a Little Free Library in their neighbourhood. More information is available at tricitieslliteracy@gmail.com

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• The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee has five $20 gift certificates from Chapters to give away to participating families who will tell the committee about a favourite favourite Family Literacy experience. (It could be from when you were a child and your grandfather told you a story about his past or an experience with your own children). Enter by sending your experience to Barb Mancell at tricitiesliteracy@gmail.com or by writing about it on the Facebook Page — Tri-Cities Literacy Committee. All entries must be in by Jan. 31.

ity for the structure and the books that are going in and out,” explained Mancell, who is the Tri-Cities Literacy

Committee co-ordinator. But from what she’s seen — there are already five Little Free Libraries in the Tri-

Cities — the libraries are well-looked after, there is no vandalism, and people are happy to take a book and leave a book. Mancell said she’s even seen people spread out a blanket to read a book at the Little Free Library in Galloway Park in Coquitlam. “I love the idea of it because it gives a bit more of a neighbourhood feeling and it is something for people to talk about.” The day The Tri-City News visited the Walton library, it was well stocked with almostnew kids’ books, including a Dr. Seuss book, lifestyle magazines for adults and a range of adult books, including one by Margaret Atwood. In Anmore Village, the community has come to take ownership of the

two Little Free Libraries which are looked after by neighbourhood stewards, said councillor Tracy Green. “They promote reading and literacy and they also promote community,” said Green. “In the summer, you see people walking all the time and checking out the library.” The builders put a lot of thought and decoration into the structures and there was a block party to celebrate the opening. Two more are planned for the spring, said Green, and neighbours typically chip in for supplies and help with building. Groups can even register their library (and have it mapped) at the U.S.based www.littlefreelibrary.org. For Lepper, who visits the Walton Park Little

Free Library with her kids regularly, and looks after the collection, these miniature libraries are a great way to connect with neighbours over books and reading. She’s looking for someone to add a bench to the Walton library and encourages them to contact the city of Coquitlam’s adopt a bench program. “It would be a terrific addition to the park and also offer a great spot to sit and read a story and promote literacy.” • More information about Coquitlam’s bench program is available under Recreation, Parks and Culture at w w w. c o q u i t l a m . c a . More information about the Little Free Library grants is available by emailing tricitiesliteracy@gmail.com. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Downsizing duo helps families transition By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News

Downsizing and de-cluttering in preparation for a move to a seniors facility or small apartment from a home can be traumatic. But a couple of professional organizers from Burnaby have found a way to make it less disagreeable — even funny — and they are bringing their thoughts and their latest book to the Port Moody Public Library this Thursday, Jan. 30. Susan Borax and Heather Knittel have been in the de-cluttering and moving business for

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Susan Borax, left, and Heath Knittel, right, will be holding a workshop at the Port Moody Public Library that will offer some simple tips for and downsizing strategies for people transitioning into a retirement community. 10 years, helping people get rid of their junk and providing them with resources so they can recycle their belongings and shred their old papers. From their experi-

ence, they’ve identified pitfalls and opportunities for downsizing and have written a book on the topic, Good Riddance: Showing Clutter the Door. They also have a blog on their

website (www.goodriddance.ca) and have written a musical that makes light of people’s attachment to their stuff. The book identifies the 100 things in the household that everybody keeps for no reason — such as old luggage and ratty towels — and talks about ways of letting these things go. “There are many aspects to this, but moving is a difficult process for anybody,” Borax acknowledged. But people who have lived in their home for a long time and have complex medical health needs face even more

challenges. Thursday’s 7 p.m. workshop at PMPL will offer some simple and practical downsizing strategies to organize parents for a transition to a retirement community, assisted living or long-term care facility. Some of the topics to be covered are: • Where to begin — “When is it time to move?” • Getting your parents on-board and committed. • Involving family members — sharing the load with siblings, spouses and kids. • Sorting out a life-

time’s emotionallycharged belongings. • Settling your parents into new surroundings. • Taking care of you. Space is limited. Please call the library information desk at 604469-4577 to reserve a seat. Good Riddance will also take their musical on the road and groups interested in the 45-minute production that features parodies of popular songs and show tunes, sung by Knittel, Borax and friends, can contact them at goodriddance@shaw.ca dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Family Literacy Day is Monday, Jan. 27 with the goal of promoting “15 minutes of fun” with reading. “Making time each day to learn together with children helps to develop a shared culture of lifelong learning,” says Gillian Mason, president of ABC Life Literacy Canada. “It is vitally important that all of us, parents and caregivers, understand the benefits of learning outside the classroom and seize these opportunities to learn and grow together.” In the Tri-Cities, the following events are available next week for families.

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• Storytime at Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Celebrate Family Literacy Day with Dr. Seuss. Fun begins with a Dr. Seuss story at 10:30 a.m. followed by an opportunity to make a memory book about your family at 11 a.m. All are welcome. • LEGO for Literacy at the Poirier Branch of the Coquitlam Public Library from 3:30 p.m. to register, call 604-937-4142. Please note your child must be in Kindergarten (or up to register) and accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Space is limited so register early.

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• A free Family Literacy Workshop from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Contact Barb Mancell at tricitiesliteracy@gmail.com to register or learn more. • Port Moody Public Library offers the first session of Twilight Tales for the new year. Come in pajamas for relaxing stories and song from 6:30 to 7 p.m. (For ages birth to 6 years with parent/caregiver.)

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• Family Play and Learn Night at Coquitlam Centre is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is a dropin event for families with children aged 3 to 8 (parents must be present). It takes place on the Lower Level outside The Bay. This month’s theme is: Read, Write, Speak, and Listen — Together! Family Literacy. More information about Family Literacy Day activities is available at http://abclifeliteracy.ca/ family-literacy-fun and decoda.ca.

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Signs of Evergreen Line construction can be seen all around the Tri-Cities (including at Como Lake Avenue and Clarke Road in Coquitlam above) but how TransLink is funded in the future is still being debated between regional mayors and the provincial government.

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Robertson and others noted the mayors’ council has no legal role in setting transit spending priorities — the unelected TransLink p ro f e s s i o n a l b o a rd has made those decisions since the province stripped power from elected officials in 2008 — and mayors therefore can’t decide what list of transit expansion projects might be financed by proposed new funding tools. “ Th e r e f e r e n d u m question is entirely up to the B.C. government,” he said. “Mayors and residents and businesses in the region are in limbo now waiting for them to take leadership and put the question forward and support the referendum effort that they have concocted.” Robertson also said it was “surprising” and “ridiculous” for Stone to suggest that mayors could raise property taxes to fund much of the transit expansion needed as a million and a half new residents arrive over the next 30 years. Mayors have proposed new funding sources — a vehicle levy, a small regional sales tax, a share of carbon tax and eventually some form of road pricing. “We need the B.C. government to understand this is a huge priority. They can’t keep ignoring it and playing silly bugger with it.” Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts said it’s up to the province to solve how it delivers its promised referendum. “The initiative is a provincial initiative,” she said.

Wa t t s a l s o s a i d TransLink property taxes — now at $235 for the average home on top of municipal property tax — can’t rise any faster than the automatic annual increases of 3% already provided for in provincial legislation. “I just don’t know where that room is to put everything on property taxes,” Watts said, adding her own house’s TransLink property tax

was $854 in 2012 and $1,039 in 2013. She said amounts like that are “unaffordable” for seniors on fixed incomes and young families trying to get started. O n We d n e s d a y, Transportation Minister Todd Stone said Metro Vancouver mayors could raise TransLink property taxes right now without a referendum and swiftly launch a major transit expansion. Stone shone the spot-

light on the property tax option this week as pressure grew for a decision on a question for the government-promised TransLink referendum that critics say looks rushed and risky. “They could increase property tax tomorrow and fund a huge part of the expansion plan if they wanted to,” Stone said in an interview. “I think it’s important for people to know that.”

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Trade in a toilet, get $100 By Diane Strandberg

COMING UP

Trade in your old bog, loo or dunny — that’s toilet to most of us — and you can get a $100 rebate. Thousands of homeowners in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam have already traded in their porcelain potties for a water-saving toilet. But the cities are continuing to promote the switch in the hopes of saving water and utility costs. Those old toilets suck up water like sponges — about 13 to 20 litres of water compared to the new high-efficiency lavs that use about 4.8 litres per flush. But people who want to trade in their old toilets had better get a move on. Port Coquitlam has a Jan. 31 deadline for owners of single-family homes and units in multifamily complexes to get in their applications to get a break on their 2014 utility fees. (The homes must be built before September 2005, there is a maximum of two toilet rebates per household and you have to bring in the old toilet to seal the deal.) Coquitlam doesn’t have a deadline — its program is ongoing —

Port Coquitlam is accepting bathroom fixture rebate applications until Jan. 31, 2014 for rebate credits on 2014 utility taxes. Coquitlam is accepting applications on a first come, first-served basis.

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Thousands of Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam residents have have installed water-saving toilets. but applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis for the rebate of $100 for each older toilet (maximum two per household) that is replaced with a new

high-efficiency model. In Coquitlam, you’ll need a receipt for the ultra lowflow toilet plus a photograph of the old toilet in place, a photograph of the old toilet removed

and the tank broken, and a photo of the new 4.8 (single flush) or 4.1/6 litre (dual flush) toilet in place. You also have to dispose of your own toilet. Figures show Coquitlam and PoCo residents have been taking the plunge on replacing their older toilets in significant numbers. Coquitlam has approved 4,569 toilet replacements since the program started in 2004, including approximately 516 in 2013, with $456,900 in rebates issued to homeowners. PoCo has spent $221,600 on its program, which also allows people to replace their old shower heads, rebating 276 toilet replacements in 2013 and 354 in 2012. PoCo’s program has been running since 2005.

Kindergarten Registration for 2014 When Can My Child Start Kindergarten? Children who are five years old on or before December 31, 2014 may enter school in September 2014. You may defer your child’s enrolment until September 2015. When Should I Register My Child? Kindergarten registration (except for Montessori, Bilingual Mandarin, Reggio and French Immersion) within School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) will be held on February 4, 5, 6 in all elementary schools.

Information regarding Kindergarten and parent meetings should be available at every school at the time of registration. Can I use my childcare facility address to determine my child’s school attendance area? According to the School Act, enrolment can only be based on the home address.

All students must be registered for Kindergarten at their catchment area school on February 4, 5, 6. To determine your catchment school access the school locator on the District website. If parents wish their child to attend an out of catchment Beginning this year, registration for Early French school they will be provided the opportunity to Immersion will be done online from January 16apply for a cross catchment transfer, beginning on 23, 2014. See our website for more details. February 7, 2014 with the deadline of February 19, 2014 (visit our website for more information). If Should I Bring Anything for Registration? enrolment projections show that space is available, Please bring the following documents: cross-catchment transfer applications will be acProof of citizenship for parent & child (one of): cepted in accordance with the following priorities: birth certificate; passport; PR Card; Canadian (i) catchment area child; (ii) non-catchment area Citizenship Card. child; and (iii) non-school district child. Proof of B.C. residency for parent (one of): rental contract; property purchase contract; income tax Please note that siblings of students in attenstatement; property tax statement; and 2 of the fol- dance at a school are considered as a catchment lowing documents: utility bill; B.C. driver’s licence; area child at that school. B.C. vehicle registration; Canadian bank or credit NON-RESIDENTS card statement; B.C. ID. Please contact the International Education Proof of Guardianship: please refer to ‘Funding Eligibility Checklist’ on our website or contact your Department @ 604-936-5769 or visit at 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Bring along proof of neighbourhood school. citizenship for parent and student, proof of residency and proof of guardianship (if applicable).

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More budget transparency needed in SD43, says CTA By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News

The Coquitlam Teachers’ Association is looking for more openness and transparency on school district finances after a forensic audit revealed numerous flaws in forecasting, control and monitoring of operating expenses. The audit, made public by the board of education last week, called for the establishment of a finance committee and a contingency fund as well as monthly forecast reports and more in-depth risk analysis. All 14 of KPMG’s recommendations were approved by the trustees but the CTA’s Charley King is concerned that there is more to the audit that wasn’t made public and he wants more “openness and transparency” in district finances as well as a release of the full audit report. “I can imagine it’s frustrating for the public being given a summary report and now waiting until Feb. 11 about what to do next, I think it’s causing anxiety for people in the system too.” King said.

The 2893 Seaforth Army Cadets will be having a Clothing Drive Fundraiser on Wednesday, January 29 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Bags can be dropped off at the hall at 2675 Shaughnessy St. Port Coquitlam. We will be accepting donations on Mon., Jan. 27 between Citypmofand Port 6:30 9:00Moody pm and Brochur Tues., Jan 28 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

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• May, 2012: A balanced preliminary budget was approved following a series of budget revisions. The board did not ask how the budget was balanced, nor were they told of early drafts that contained larger deficits. • June, 2012: Finance identifies $2.3 million in staff hiring over budget. • September, 2012: District Leadership staff are informed of a $4.4 million deficit, but there was some skepticism about the reliability of the information and trustees were not informed. • November, 2012: The board is informed of the developing deficit. • February, 2013: The public is informed of a plan to achieve $4.9 million in savings. • June, 2013: The accumulated deficit was $8 million due to various cost over-runs, shortfalls and higher than expected employee benefit costs. Among t he findings of the audit was a delay in reporting the district’s financial situation to a board of education. When the details of last year’s deficit was finally made public last January, teachers and many other groups were surprised. But King said that wouldn’t happen if there was more frequent public reporting. “Other districts are doing that,” he said. “One thing that concerns me, you’ve got to have a re-

port from a forensic auditor to get people moving.” The CTA’s call for more frequent disclosure of the district’s finances comes as the board looks at various options for structuring a finance committee it plans to have in place by April 1. Board chair Melissa Hyndes said district staff will be looking at various options for the new committee and will likely bring them to the March board of education meeting. However, she said she

personally favours an internal committee of trustees that meets once or twice a month and reports the findings publicly. The board had a committee structure prior to 2004, but it became too unwieldy and duplicated unnecessary work. It was abandoned following a review of board and district processes and policies, Hyndes said. How the board decides to structure its committee will depend on local needs, Hyndes told The Tri-City News, but there are various options to choose from. Surrey School District, which ended last year with a budget surplus, according to the 2013 Statement of Financial Information, has an internal commit-

tee and minutes are kept and reported to the full board, along with recommendations.

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PORT MOODY STATION MUSEUM EVENTS Family Day at the Museum

February 10th

Join us and create family history moments. Celebrate your ‘Family Day’ by hammering your message in metal and affixing to our railroad tie. Then get started on your ‘family tree’ with the Station template as your guide. $10.00 per Family, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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If you are (50+) providing care to a parent, spouse, adult child and/or friend in the Tri-Cities. This series will provide caregivers with andconnection tools to support their loved Build one and moreand importantly, learneducation about our to the water. a boat test its the tools to remain healthy and well themselves. The sessions are lead by an experienced facilitator with some guest speakers.

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■ WHAT WE THINK: Engaging citizens in the mundane task of budget setting is difficult for most cities. People are strapped for time, they don’t know the issues and they aren’t interested in spending a night in a city council chambers talking about the cost of road maintenance, tax hikes and utility fees.Yet these are the very issues that citizens get upset about when their roads are full of pot holes and their taxes increase every year. The city of Port Moody has apparently learned from experience that getting out into the community is better for community engagement than trying to lure folks to the council chambers on a Tuesday night — especially when a hockey game might be on. To get people involved in the budget discussion, the city is holding council cafés during the day and in the evening this week including tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Saturday, the meetings are being held in two locations, with elected officials and city staff present: the recreation complex and city hall. It’s a commitment of time but PoMo might just find out that it’s worth it.

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‘Taxpayer’ label breeds unneeded tensions AS I SEE IT Andre Carrel

ew labels irritate me more than that of being referred to as a taxpayer and of having the money governments spend referred to as taxpayers’ dollars. From the wealthiest tycoon to the most destitute homeless person, everyone in this country pays taxes — no exceptions. When I purchase a single carrot at the farmers’ market, what I pay to the vendor includes contributions to the property tax levied on the land on which the carrot was grown and to sales and income taxes levied in the production and sale of the garden utensils the farmer used to grow that carrot. The taxes I pay on that carrot are indirect and the amount is infinitely small, but they are nonetheless paid. The dictionary defines taxes as the“rate or sum of money assessed on a citizen’s person, property, or activity for the support of govern-

ment, levied upon assets or real property, upon income, or upon the sale or purchase of goods.” Referring to taxpayers’ dollars in a debate about government programs and services is senseless, as the only kind of money government at any level has to spend is money collected as a tax. The powers of governments to impose taxes, which include royalties, fees, charges and other levies, and the means of their collection, are limited only by their politics and their imaginations. Governments have it within their powers and discretion to impose charges in any form, by any name, on any activity or asset and by whatever rationale or yardstick they may choose. Every dollar spent by a government is a dollar raised by a government by way of taxation. The purpose of democratic governments is to provide programs and services for the benefit of citizens. These programs and services are not paid for by governments — they are paid for by citizens. These revenue and expenditure principles apply to democratic

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governments at every level: federal, provincial and municipal. We all contribute to the cost of sending a plow truck down my residential street at five in the morning just as we all contribute to the cost of using a big airliner to fly the prime minister and his invited guests to South Africa to attend Nelson Mandela’s funeral. That one government is municipal and the other federal is irrelevant. References to taxpayers suggest that some people work hard and contribute to the common good, while a lazy bunch of others get a free ride. The taxpayer and taxpayers’ dollar labels fuel resentment in some people. Their use is meant to instill the lazy ones with feelings of guilt. This leads to tensions, which provide an excuse to abandon weaker members in our society to their own devices. The resulting social stratification is exploited by ideologues who see themselves as protectors of the good — as the taxpayers’ guardians. History teaches us that the health and vi-

tality of a democratic nation is sustained by equality and by fairness in the allocation of and access to the common good. Margaret Thatcher’s assertion that people need to rely on their own devices raises questions as to the purpose of government. Her denial of society’s very existence is as extreme a position as is Karl Marx’s call for wealth to flow“from each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.” Both are ideological extremes and as such are a strain on the health and vitality of a democratic society. We are citizens and we all contribute to the common good. The taxpayer and tax dollar labels contribute nothing to our politics. These labels are not only meaningless, they are harmful distractions because they divert our attention away from where it should be focused: on those we elect to administer our common good.

Andre Carrel is a retired public sector administrator and a columnist for Black Press publication The Terrace Standard.

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FACE TO FACE: Is Toronto a better place to live than the Lower Mainland?

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’m writing this week’s column from beautiful Toronto, Ont. No, I’m not being facetious; I really mean “beautiful.” Yes, I used to be one of those people — like a lot of Vancouverites — who chided T.O. at every opportunity for its weather, its traffic and its centreof-the-universe mentality. But, over the past couple of years, I’ve been travelling here lots for work and I’ve actually become quite fond of it. In fact, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s the best city in the country to live in. Toronto has a lot of things going for it. Its proximity to other major centres is handy. Travel to New York, Boston, Washington DC, Montreal and Ottawa for work or pleasure is quick and easy. And while the unemployment rate is currently high, there are a lot of great companies to work for out here. Toronto is, by far, the dominant location for corporate headquarters in Canada. In 2010, according to a Fraser Institute report, 35% of headquarters for Canada’s top 500 corporations were located in the Big Smoke. Incidentally, Vancouver ranks

fourth behind Montreal and Calgary. Sure, Greater Vancouver has its beauty with the mountains, the oceans and the newer architecture. But let’s face it — the rain sucks. The city is the country’s thirdmost rainy with 161 depressing wet days. Moreover, on a lot of those days, the grey clouds obscure the view of our precious mountains. Toronto, on the other hand, has four distinct seasons which is actually pretty neat. In the winter you can skate on an outdoor pond, springtime is perfect and the summer feels like summer — great weather to catch a Blue Jays game or to just work on your tan. I could go on and on: the city also has a vibrant theatre scene, an efficient transit system and a whole lot of major league sports teams. There’s so much to do and see here. Vancouver will always be my home — I was born and raised there. But sorry guys. If I have to submit an unbiased vote for best city to live in the country, I’m picking Toronto. Go Leafs Go!

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“Over the past couple of years, I’ve been travelling [to Toronto] lots for work and I’ve actually become quite font of it. I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s the best city in the country to live in.” Andy Radia

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“Six months of drizzle is a small price to pay for our peerless Vancouver summers.” Jim Nelson What’s your take on this week’s Face to Face topic and what they have to say? Email your thoughts to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

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y colleague, ironically paginated to my left, recently told me that he will be stationed in Toronto for a few months. “Gee, that’s too bad,” I commiserated, always the empathetic Vancouverite. He replied: “I don’t think so. I think Toronto is a better place to live than Vancouver.” I just about spilled my Quinoa salad on my Emily Carr coffee table book. We knew we had a topic for this week’s column. The last time I visited Toronto was in the fall. The weather was at its most pleasant — sunny and cool. The leaves were changing. The city was clean and cosmopolitan and I came away proud of Canada’s biggest city. But Toronto at its best is still just a nice place to visit; one wouldn’t want to live there. Metro Vancouver (hereafter “Vancouver”) is an immeasurably better place to work and play. There’s the weather. Toronto has two seasons; tundra winters with ice storms, and humid, soggy tea bag summers, joined by a few weeks of cool sunshine, which presage the next torturous climatic onslaught. Admittedly, Vancouverites are a bit smug about weather. We send

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The Editor, Re. “Rapid bus as Evergreen link: Moore” (The Tri-City News, Jan. 15). Articulated rapid buses like those currently used in Metro Vancouver have a capacity of 120 passengers. The smallest light-rail transit (LRT) I have ever seen in the past 10 years are the streetcars in Portland and Seattle. They are 20.13 metres long and carry 140 passengers. This is not much more than Metro Vancouver articulated buses, but two streetcars can be hooked together carrying 280 passengers with a single driver. Both Portland and Seattle also use full-size LRT. Each vehicle is 29 metres long and, in both towns, they are always working as a pair driven by one driver. The Portland trains carry 344 passengers per twin-set. The Seattle, trains carry 400 passengers per twinset. In Seattle a train of four cars (800 passengers) operated by one driver is feasible, according to the manufacturer. One of the most popular LRTs in Europe is the Alstom Citadis, especially those 33 and 44 metres in length, the latter carrying 300 passengers. One of Paris’ tramway lines has been permanently twinning two units of 33 metres each. They carry 440 passengers and have only one driver. The experience in many towns has been that, while articulated rapid buses are a cheap solution, few people will give up their car for a

protect our environment for future generations. Car companies are working very hard to make their vehicles safer and more environmentally friendly. The next logical step for cyclists is a graduated licensing program similar to ICBC. Cyclist education is just as important as driver education. It’s time to have an open mind about these issues. Now that’s fair! Patrick Caelian Coquitlam

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Winslow area lane paving will be paid for by residents By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

A total of 19 homeowners behind Coquitlam’s Como Lake middle school are expected to see their back lane paved — with the residents paying for more than half of the roadwork themselves. Two years ago, after council changed the costsharing formula on its Local Area Service (LAS) policy — a program whereby residents and the city share the bill to build new curbs and gutters — some owners on Winslow and Kerwan av-

enues asked the municipality to black top their gravel lane. And last month, the city officially petitioned all 19 owners to see if they would be willing to pay their portion: $280 annually over the next 15 years. This week, Coquitlam city staff told The Tri-City News that, while the petition has yet to be certified by the city clerk and green-lighted by council, it appears the paving will proceed this summer. The Kerwan/Winslow lane project will be the first LAS since council

upped the city’s share from 10% to 40% in September 2012. LAS projects haven’t had a big uptake since the program was introduced more than a decade ago, with city staff acknowledging the high price tag for residents. The last three LAS projects, under the old 90/10 split, were: • Tide Crescent: In 2010, a dozen residents paid a total of $36,000 for new curb and gutters along a 180 m stretch with the city paying $4,000. The project was done in conjunction with

city road work on Tide, making the cost for the curb and gutter less; • Armada Street: In 2009, 28 property owners were billed a total of $55,550 for new curb and gutters, with the city paying $6,172 for the 350 m stretch. Like on Tide Crescent, the project was in conjunction with city road work on Armada; • and Charland Avenue (at Austin): In 2007, 25 residents paid a total of $28,500 for a new cul-de-sac with $30,000 from ICBC and $6,500 from the city.

The city of Port Coquitlam will reduce the speed limit along Shaughnessy Street from 50 to 30 kilometres per hour between Elgin and Wilson Avenue. Dave Currie, the city’s manager of transportation, said the change is appropriate given the high pedestrian activity in the downtown area. He also noted that the exist-

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“I think there’s probably some small adjustments we could make that wouldn’t affect anybody’s lives.” But while he would like to see the tax rate trimmed slightly, the mayor isn’t expecting an angry mob of irate taxpayers at Monday’s town hall. “We’d be more likely to get that activity if we were reducing service levels,” said Clay. “People really appreciate our parks and our trails and our rec centre and our library and our police, so I think we would get far more reaction if we were suggesting we were going to slash services to keep taxes lower.” And in Clay’s view the 1% asset renewal will actually save the city money in the long run. “We’re being told now, when you talk to people in that industry, that proper maintenance of those facilities gives them an indefinite life cycle,” said Clay, pointing out the lack of a long-term reserve meant

t h e c i t y had to b o rr o w funds for the construction MIKE CLAY of the fire hall and rec centre. “The long-term maintenance costs are substantially lower than replacement costs.” He expects Monday’s town hall will attract taxpayers with very specific concerns. “A lot of the concerns we heard [at Tuesday’s council cafe] were not necessarily budget related, people were saying there’s a pot hole in my street or there’s a burned-out light. People get focused on the specifics that affect them,” said Clay. debenal@tricitynews.com

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Church reaches out to younger crowd with ‘easy-going’ format By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News

A new-format church that’s more like a talk show than a sermon is reaching out to young people in the Tri-Cities. Called Velocity to convey movement, the church service will be on Friday nights in Port Moody — instead of the typical Sunday morning — and aims to attract young adults in their mid-20s to mid-30s, said Alex Dolotov, one of the group leaders.

The first meeting is Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. and will feature a DJ, a comedian, music and snacks and

will be held in an amenity room in Suter Brook Village in Port Moody (2nd floor, 400 Capilano Rd.). The parent church is Northside Foursquare Church in Coquitlam and about 30 young people have indicated an interest in the new format. “It’s a more freestyle and easy-going environment,” said Dolotov. “We all come from sort of a normal kind of church setting Sunday worship and we have a different image or idea of how

church can be different, but still have the elements of the church.” Donations are accepted but not required and will be used to support the church’s social justice mission to stop human trafficking. The program begins at 7 p.m. and Dolotov, Jasmine Small and Lindsay Angus will be the pastors of the new church. For more information, visit wwww.VelocityCafe or find the group on Facebook (Velocity Cafe). dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Movie dispels dyslexia myths Groups supporting children and families experiencing dyslexia will be airing the Sundancewinning film The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia as a fundraiser and information night. The film has received critical acclaim and discusses the myths, stigmas and truths about the learning challenge that affects many people. The movie will be shown Thursday, Feb. 13

at Heritage Woods secondary school and tickets are $3 for a single and $5 for two people. Proceeds will go to the Heritage Woods library to support dyslexic students. For more information, contact Cathy McMillan at 778-8391540. Registration at EventBrite is required.

Story telling

A group calling itself the Story Telling Elders

is seeking new members to participate in a program of story-telling, art and cultural activities in School District 43’s Strong Start programs. Strong Start is a free, early-learning drop-in program for three-tofive-year-olds and their caregivers located in several schools. Seniors interested in volunteering to participate in the program by

sharing their knowledge of traditions and culture with young children are encouraged to contact the Story Telling Elders, whose membership comes from a variety of Aboriginal, non-Aboriginal and Metis backgrounds. For more information, contact Claudia Savage at 604-525-8163 or email thestorytellingelders@ gmail.com.

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THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: High school students show their art, films at Emerging Talent Fest

Raise a glass to Robbie Burns Will LeadYou to Health, Happiness and Success, at Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd.) at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. To RSVP a spot, call 604-9277999 or visit fvrl.ca.

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un and clouds are in the forecast this weekend — but not rain — so take a hike on the numerous trails in the Tri-Cities or tour the art centres. And don’t forget to cheer on our minor ice hockey teams.

ART, BURNS

Today is the last chance to chip your live Christmas tree at Port Coquitlam’s Art Knapp Plantland and Florist (1300 Dominion Ave.). The fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is a minimum $5 donation for the charity. Call 604-942-7518.

Raise a glass of scotch for the Scottish poet Robbie Burns while supporting the Port Moody Arts Centre, which is hosting its Art4U gala at the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club (3251 Plateau Blvd., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the fundraiser will pay for PMAC’s expansion to the Appleyard/ Centennial House. The cocktail reception starts at 6 p.m. with the buffet dinner at 7 p.m. Art demos, live music, Scottish piping and auctions will be aplenty. Semi-formal dress — especially tartan! — is required. For tickets at $150, visit pomoarts.ca.

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Friday, Jan. 24 GOODBYE XMAS

The Coquitlam Express Jr. A hockey club hosts the Merritt crew at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $6 to $13 (kids under six are free). Call 604-936-4625 or visit coquitlamexpress.ca.

The Port Moody Panthers’ Jr. B Hockey Club is on home ice at the PoM recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) against the Mission Outlaws. The puck drops at 7:45 p.m. Tickets range from $2 to $8.Visit portmoodypanthers.com.

Sunday, Jan. 26

MUSIC FOR A CAUSE

The Talesmen — a southern rock/blues quintet made up of Devon Kazulin, Jamey Cloete, Kevin Penner, Scott Jorgenson and Matt Savourd — are back for their third appearance at the Crossroads Coffeehouse, which starts at 7 p.m. with an open mic session at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (behind Port Coquitlam city hall). The Talesmen take the stage at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5, with proceeds to the Crossroads Hospice Society.Visit crossroadshospice. bc.ca/coffee. To sign up for the open mic, email wrmarshall@shaw.ca.

TO MARKET

Load up on fresh grub at the bi-monthly Port Moody Winter Farmers’ Market, happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). Artisan crafts and baked goods are also available.Visit makebakegrow.com.

FOR THE FAMILY

Take a look at the art at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) and drop in on workshops during Family Day at PdA! from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Workshops include painting on Plexiglas with Bill Edmonds and art fun with Ximeng Guo. RSVP by calling 604-6641636 or go online to placedesarts.ca.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

The Coquitlam community theatre club, Stage 43, presents A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Tickets are $22/$18 by calling the box office at 604-927-6555 or visiting evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

EMERGING FEST

The third annual Emerging Talent Festival will showcase a remarkable array of visual arts and film from high school students in School District 43. The fest runs from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with opening remarks for Emerging Talent 17 (the gallery show) at 3:30 p.m. and the film fest at 4:30 p.m. Awards for shorts will be handed out at 5:30 p.m. Call 604-927-6550 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

Saturday, Jan. 25 LET’S TALK BUDGET

Port Moody city council and municipal staff will be at city hall (100 Newport Dr.) and the nearby recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to talk about the upcoming financial plan. The Council Cafes are being held to gauge public feedback before the budget town hall meeting on Monday night.Visit portmoody.ca.

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Vancouver author and social worker Barbara Halcrow will speak about her first book, Spiritual Intelligence: HowYour Spirit

YEAR-END THANKS

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Karen Bissoondatt, manager of Port Coquitlam Bowl, and owner Brian Madaski will join PoCo Mayor Greg Moore and his wife Erin — as well as 120 bowlers and proprietors — to answer phones from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the Variety Show of Hearts telethon. The company has raised $200,000 for the children’s charity over the past 27 years through BC Bowls for Kids; this year, PoCo bowlers and other sponsors have rolled in more than $15,000 for the cause. Their cheque will be presented at the telethon on Sunday.

Celebrate the end of 2013 with the Coquitlam branch of the Tzu Chi Foundation of Canada, at a gratitude and blessing ceremony at Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.). The event starts at 3 p.m. Call 778-227-6028 or visit tzuchi.ca.

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MOST IMPORTS IN BC! Save up to WE BOUGHT HUNDREDS OF 2012 & 2013 MODELS!

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Super-Handling All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) and Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) dynamic performance and handling technologies. Audi showed of its compact crossover concept, unimaginatively dubbed the All Road Shooting Brake concept. It’s based on the forthcoming TT, this concept uses the S3's 2.0TFSi engine of 292hp. It also gets a hybrid motor between the engine and the S-Tronic transmission. The market for the wagons is not big on this side of the pond but this could be a game changer. It combines the elegant lines of a wagon with the wide and higher stance of an offroad capable vehicle. “The show car combines sex appeal, highly efficient e-tron-quattro technology that produces 300 kW of power yet only consumes 1.9 l/100 km of fuel and cutting-edge electronic applications,” says Audi board member Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg. The 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe is based on its sedan sibling and should be available by mid-summer, starting at the mid $30,000s. The base power plant is a 2.0-litre, turbocharged inline four-cylinder, generating 272 horses, and a 3.6-litre V6, 321 hp is also available. Interesting little feature: because coupes typically have large, long doors, the reach behind the shoulder to grab the seatbelt can be a stretch. The ATS Coupe has motorized carriers to "hand" the seatbelt to the driver and front passenger upon entry. The Toyota FT-1 coupe concept caused a stir among those hungering for a return to the days of the Toyota Celica/Supra. Company officials were coy about whether it will go into production but judging by the media attention it will. The Volkswagen Beetle Dune has a rugged off-road look, largely due to the raising of the body by 50 mm and the addition

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SPRING 2014 REGISTRATION Saturday, January 25th, 2014, 10am - 2pm

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MAKING A STATEMENT High school students at Coquitlam’s Dr. Charles Best secondary voiced their message loud and clear last week in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery. The students in Ken Ipe’s social justice class gathered names for a petition to protest trophy bear hunting.

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CMSA TO INCLUDE PORT MOODY PLAYERS IN 2014 In the 2014 season the Coquitlam Minor Softball Association will be expanding its registration boundaries to include players in Port Moody. This was the result of discussions between the Port Moody Minor Softball Association and the Coquitlam Minor Softball Association. All players in the Port Moody area are invited to register with Coquitlam Minor Softball starting in January, 2014.

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Graphic novels like Jeff Lemire’s In Essex County, Derf Backderf’s My Friend Dahmer and David Small’s Stitches are interesting reads and visually pleasing.

Graphic novels not just for fans of action heroes A GOOD READ Teresa Rehman Books cover a range of subjects and storylines

rchie Comics and Sunday newspaper comic strips were some of my favourite things to read as a kid. It wasn’t until later in life when I stumbled upon Shaun Tan’s The Arrival, Will Eisner’s The Heart of the Storm and Neil Gaiman’s The Books of Magic that I truly became hooked on graphic-novels. The combination of visual images and textual narrative make for some of the most powerful, dynamic and engaging reads. Watchmen by Alan Moore, Maus by Art Spiegelman, Palestine by Joe Sacco and The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman have become some of the most recognized book titles and renowned graphic novels — ones I would highly recommend to anyone new to the genre. Here are a few others that are sure to leave an impression: My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf is an account of the notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer before he committed unthinkable crimes. Written and illustrated by Dahmer’s classmate and friend, Backderf gives terrifying insight from a classmate’s perspective into the psychopathy of a troubled teenage Dahmer in the 1970s. Dark, well defined illustrations work with wellwritten prose to produce a page-turning story that you’re unlikely to forget. David Small’s memoir Stitches is also a dark and compelling pageturner. Set in the 1950s, David recounts his childhood growing up in a

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

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• Hidden Job Market: Whether you are just starting out in the world of work or wanting to try a new career, Gillian Kirk of Avia Employment Services is here to help.To register for this free program, which is held at the City Centre branch on Tuesday, Jan. 28, between 2 and 3:30 p.m., please leave a message on our registration line (604-9374155). More programs from Avia Employment Services are expected to launch in the spring. • E-Mail Class:You must already know how to scroll, click, and use the address bar to go to a website.You should also only take this class if you do not have an email

account. In this class, which will be held at the City Centre branch on Feb. 6 between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., we will all sign up for an account on gmx.com and you will also learn how to send, receive, and reply to an email. Registration is required for this free program, as space is limited. Please call the reference desk at 604554-7330 to register. For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

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to reserve a seat. • Special evening storytime to celebrate Family Literacy Day: Families are invited to celebrate Family Literacy Day at an evening storytime Tuesday, Jan 28, between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. Come in pyjamas for relaxing stories and songs and enjoy a special pre-bedtime treat. Spending time reading together is the best way to support your child’s reading success. Let the library connect you with great books, music and more. No registration is required for this free, drop-in program. 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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and with that expansion there are a variety of wines to learn about and explore. Join us for a presentation about B.C.’s wine industry and discover how it grew from humble roots to being the economic driver of the Okanagan tourism industry.The event takes place on Jan. 29 between 7 and 8 p.m. and everyone is welcome. • Some cheese with the wine: Have your intellectual and gastronomical cheese curiosity satisfied by the family-run Golden Ears Cheesecrafters. Discover how the Davison family got into the cheese business and sample some of the different cheeses. This event will be held on Feb. 25 between 7 and 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.fvrl. bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-9277999.

Team Challenge dysfunctional household with a distant, rarelypresent father and a cold, bitter mother. At the age of 14, David undergoes a supposedly harmless surgery to remove a large tumour from his neck. The surgery leaves him with a mutilated throat and only one working vocal cord. A virtually voiceless teenager, David finds solace and a voice in his artwork. In Essex County, Jeff Lemire’s blackand-white lined images capture the intense emotions of his characters and the beauty and vibe of rural Ontario. The story expertly weaves together three plot lines about small town life, young dreams and heart-break: a young boy grieves over the loss of his mother, two brothers are driven apart and a nurse unveils the history of the community. The storylines are driven by rugged illustrations that reflect a deep lingering sadness and a feeling of isolation. This is a heart-wrenching, skillfully crafted story. For something with a little more action and (albeit dark) humour, try Chew written by John Layman. The book follows a homicide detective who gets psychic images from anything he eats — living or dead. He’s extremely effective at his job as long as he’s willing to taste the crime scene (and some-

times even the victims!). Exaggerated, sometimes over-the-top imagery combined with amusing well-written dialogue makes this a unique story that is humorous and highly entertaining. Matt Fraction’s Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon is one of the few super hero comics I’d recommend to just about anyone. Clint Barton (a.k.a Hawkeye) is a big-mouthed, selfmade hero reminiscent of Ned Stark (Iron Man). The book compiles a number of well-written, designed and illustrated stories following Barton and his protégé, Kate Bishop, who fight for justice in NewYork City. My Life as a Weapon has it all: engaging dialogue, dynamic character development, minimal but eye-catching coloured illustrations and a wellpaced storyline filled with action, drama and humour. Co-winner of the 2013 Eisner Award, Hawkeye is a fresh and gritty take on this everyman Avenger. There are many enjoyable graphic novels and comic books throughout the library collection. Visit your local library and browse the shelves, or ask your librarian for more suggestions. • A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published every Wednesday. Teresa Rehman works at the Coquitlam Public Library.

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Application to Participate in National Energy Board Public Hearing for Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project The National Energy Board (NEB) has received an application from Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC for approval to construct and operate the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (Project). Description of The Project The Project would expand the existing Trans Mountain pipeline system located between Edmonton, AB and Burnaby, BC. It would include approximately 987 km of new pipeline, new and modified facilities, such as pump stations and tanks, and the reactivation of 193 km of existing pipeline. There would also be an expansion of the Westridge Marine Terminal. New pipeline segments would be added between Edmonton to Hinton, AB, Hargreaves, BC to Darfield, BC and Black Pines, BC to Burnaby, BC. Reactivation of existing pipeline segments would occur between Hinton, AB to Hargreaves, BC and Darfield to Black Pines, BC. The application can be found on the NEB website. Participation in NEB Hearing The NEB will determine if the application is complete and if so, it will hold a public hearing. Those who wish to participate in the NEB hearing must apply to participate. Applicants must clearly describe their interest in relation to the List of Issues for the hearing, which is on the NEB website and included in the application to participate. Those who are directly affected by the proposed project will be allowed to participate in the hearing and those with relevant information or expertise may be allowed to participate. The application to participate is on the NEBâ€™s website at: www.neb-one.gc.ca select Major Applications and Projects then Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Trans Mountain Expansion Applications to participate in the NEB Hearing are due on or before noon on 12 February 2014. Individuals and groups applying to participate must provide enough information for the NEB to decide whether participant status should be granted. Trans Mountain ULC has until 19 February 2014 to provide the NEB with comments on Applications to Participate and must provide a copy of its comments to those applicants to whom the comments apply. Applicants who received comments from Trans Mountain ULC about their Application to Participate have until 4 March 2014 to send the Board your response to Trans Mountainâ€™s comments. Comments and Responses should be sent to the Secretary of the Board: www.neb-one.gc.ca, select Regulatory Documents then Submit Documents. CONTACTS Information on NEB hearing processes and participant funding is available at www.neb-one.gc.ca > Major Applications and Projects > Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Trans Mountain Expansion. If you require additional information, the NEB has appointed Ms. Reny Chakkalakal as a Process Advisor to provide assistance. Ms. Reny Chakkalakal Process Advisor, NEB E-mail: TransMountainPipeline.Hearing@neb-one.gc.ca Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265

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Mackin House explores the toys from our past YOUR HISTORY Stefani Klaric Children’s toys have changed with the times

uring the Christmas season many children have their hearts set on the newest toys and gadgets that light up, buzz and beep. Now that the Christmas season has come to an end and the toy-craze has settled, let’s take a moment to think about the toys of the past. Many of these early toy examples are on display at the Mackin House Museum. One-hundred years ago Coquitlam’s children played with toys made of wood and metal. The toy cars had wooden wheels, the rocking horse was wooden — not plastic

— and the spinning tops were made from your mom’s old thread spools. They did not light up like today’s Beyblades. Although, interestingly enough, children did play a spinning top game where the tops would battle each other, with the last top left spinning declared the winner. Other than material and marketing, were those old toys really different from toys of today? In the early 1900s children were strongly encouraged — more so than today — to play with gender-stereotypical toys. Girls would play with toys that called attention to domestic activities of motherhood and wifehood. This was seen as training for their expected adult roles in life. As reported by The Coquitlam Star newspaper on May 18, 1912, three times a week for

one hour, girls stayed behind at the Convent School in Laval Square to practice sewing skills, while the boys went home. Girls were taught both formally at school and informally through toys. The message of gender expectations lived through toy irons, doll houses, toy washboards and spinning wheels, which are on display at Mackin House Museum. Since the Second World War and the feminist movement of the 1960s, women started to join the paid workforce. Parents began to encourage their daughters to play with gender neutral toys or even toys that test the boundary of the gender stereotype. Even Barbie had career goals! Although Barbie is well known for her unrealistic interpretation of the female body, she was influential in inspiring

young girls to have a career. Barbie had a career in nearly every field, including many maledominated fields such as a U.S. fighter pilot, a U.S. President, architect and a firefighter to name a few. This may be difficult to believe but Barbie actually demonstrates that girls can be anything they aspire to be (career wise). On the other hand, in the early 1900s, boys were given more masculine toys that encouraged building, invention, and exploration. They were provided with toys that would motivate them towards a masculine trade such as construction, policing or firefighting. This was often a field in which a father or uncle was employed and was used as a way for children to learn about norms in society and practice their masculin-

ity. Nowadays, more and more parents are allowing their sons to play with non-stereotypical toys such as dolls. However, atypical play has been increasing at a greater rate for females than for males. Indeed, as much as toys have changed throughout the year, much has remained the same. Girls still play with dolls and boys with trucks. But today they are encouraged to play with toys where they can explore, build and invent. Mackin House Museum has a whole room on the upper floor dedicated to toys from the past. Come see what we have on display for 2014. Your History is a column in which, once a month, representatives of the Tri-Cities’ three heritage groups writes about local history.

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A wax doll and a toy touring limousine from 1911 are just some of the exhibits being shown at Coquitlam’s Mackin House museum. The displays show the changing attitudes parents had about toys over the last century.

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generous patios or covered sun decks and large windows to let the natural light flood your space. Engineered stone kitchen countertops are complemented by stainless-steel appliances and flat-panelled cabinetry in either gloss white or dark laminate, and a breakfast bar or kitchen island is convenient for a quick meal or gathering with friends and family. Spa-inspired bathrooms include their own engineered stone countertops and chic cabinetry, along with imported porcelain tile flooring. An elegant hand-set ceramic tile tub and shower surround features marble and glass mosaic accents. Rich wood laminate flooring is included throughout the main living areas, with lush carpeting in the bedrooms. The architecture of Kingston House will be inspired by the East Coast, with rich brickwork, natural wood soffits and black metal detailing. Courtyard spaces will feature a trellised seating area perfect for relaxation in the outdoors. Homes at Kingston House start at $259,900. Polygon is holding a grand opening on Jan. 25 at noon; for more information, check out www.polyhomes.com, call 604-5418092 or stop by the sales centre at 3323 151st Street to tour the two stunning display homes.

in the restoration of the historic Bose Family Farm, which will become The Ridge at Bose Farms. The condominiums will be built on the site of the farm, with the heritage barn and dairy shed remaining as a centrepiece for the community, with 12 acres of heritage forest donated back to the city as a park. In White Rock, Royce is attuned to those looking for a lock-and-go lifestyle on a single level in the heart of the sea-side community. Kerrisdale Gardens, located in the heart of one of Vancouver’s most popular neighbourhoods, is another of Fifth Avenue’s important projects. The exclusive condominium development will feature European-influenced design and truly beautiful homes. Langley is home to Elements, another one of Fifth Avenue’s masterplanned condominium communities. The Willowbrook location is perfect for homeowners looking for the convenience of being steps from shopping and other amenities. Radius in Langley’s Murrayville Submitted photo area is the latest single-family home Fifth Avenue Marketing has been in the business for 35 years. Among their current portfolio is Radius, a collection of single-family homes in Langley. opportunity offering the latest in interior design finishings while being close to highly sought-after Christian schools. Fifth Avenue also offers B.C.’s best selection of new townhomes, with By Kerry Vital Avenue President W. Scott Brown. Metro Vancouver. communities including Canvas in the Fifth Avenue has been involved in the Fifth Avenue is currently working with Panorama neighbourhood of Surrey, and new Thirty-five years ago, Fifth Avenue was development and marketing of approximately developers in communities throughout communities such as Village Green in Maple founded in Surrey by a family of marketing $8 biliion of real estate that has been sold and Metropolitan Vancouver, marketing Ridge (featuring wider-than-usual two-level professionals with an extensive background built. and selling homes of all types, including townhomes). in market housing development. Back then Fifth Avenue’s vast experience has taught townhomes, condominiums and single-family Each week, Fifth Avenue posts information they worked closely with family-oriented them that there isn’t a magic formula or residences. on the “deal of the week” at a select project. developers, and they still do today. cookie-cutter approach to marketing new Their current portfolio of offerings include: Readers are encouraged to visit www.fifthave. Much has changed in this industry over the homes. So Fifth Avenue offers its developerIn Surrey, 3 Civic Plaza, part of the rapidly ca regularly for more information on these years. client partners innovative marketing and sales growing Surrey City Centre neighbourhood. and many other new home communities. “We have learned to keep ahead of ideas informed by several decades of practical Surrey’s tallest tower will include a hotel, For more information about Fifth Avenue the curve, and respond proactively and experience. and luxurious one- and two-bedroom Marketing and for a full list of projects, visit innovatively to changes in consumer Fifth Avenue is also a leading source of real condominiums. www.fifthave.ca or call 604-583-2212. behaviour and market conditions,” says Fifth estate information on the best new homes in Also in Surrey, Fifth Avenue is involved

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Kodiaks knock Talons from their perch By Dan Ebenal The Tri-CiTy News

The No. 1 provincial ranking placed a bull’seye squarely on the backs of the Gleneagle Talons. And the Heritage Woods Kodiaks were happy to play giant-killer at the Pitt Meadows Air Show senior boys basketball tournament on the weekend. The Talons opened the tournament with a 76-75 loss to the No. 4-ranked Wi n s t o n C h u r c h i l l Bulldogs. “I thought we played well enough to win against Churchill, but it happens, a point can go either way,” said Gleneagle coach Tony Scott. “I think the whole weekend was kind of a rebound from our previous games. We had a tough tournament that we were fortunate to win at the Legal Beagle and right after that we had a league game against Fox and it led into another tough weekend.” The Heritage Woods Kodiaks then used triple overtime to get past the Talons 101-95. “They were really jacked up to play us and they competed hard,” said Scott.“I thought they forced us to do things we typically don’t do and they got the best of us.” Kodiaks coach Chris Martin said the Talons had chances to put the game away at the end of regulation and again in the second overtime. “And then in the third [OT] I think it was more of an energy thing, we just had more energy. They were missing their

big guy too.” Talons centre Grant Galbraith was injured in the win over Churchill and is expected to miss a couple weeks of action. Martin said his team has only one Grade 12 starter and has experienced the ups and downs this season that come with a young team. “We haven’t played a top-ranked team for quite some time so it was a really good measuring stick for us,” said Martin, who singled out the strong play of Jacob M c M a h o n , To m m y Tweedlie-Sexton, Tamam Gasmalla and Henry Choi over the tournament. The Kodiaks also got past Charles Hayes 79-58 before losing to Cowichan and Pitt Meadows. Gleneagle wrapped up the tournament with a 90-57 win over the North Delta Huskies. Scott expects to drop in the rankings following the weekend losses and he sees Langley’s Walnut Grove and Surrey’s Tamanawis the teams to beat this year. “But you’re right, people are still going to come after you hard because they realize if they don’t they may not be able to compete at all. That’s good for us because then we’ll always have to be sharp,” said Scott, adding there is a great deal of parity among the top B.C. high school teams. “Anybody in that top 10 could probably win it all if everything is going well.” The Riverside Rapids outgunned the W.J. Mouat Hawks 64-59 to

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19 points while Shae Sanchez collected 18. The Rapids trailed by one at the half but a 20-point third quarter staked them to an eight-point lead for the final frame.

The Rapids dropped a 72-60 decision to MEI in the semifinal. The Rapids took a 37-25 lead into the half but gave up a 12-point run late in the third quarter. Gee

and Sanchez both hit for 18 points with Zuzia Zdziechowski scoring 11. Riverside built up a 24-7 first-quarter lead and cruised to a 62-41 win over South

Kamloops. Gee struck for 19 points while Jessica Castillo picked up 15 and Zdziechowski netting 11. The Rapids opened with a 70-37 win over Yale. Riverside built up a 37-17 lead at the half and opened the fourth quarter with a 12-point run to go up 70-29. Zdziechowski and Tenika Thue each had 12 points with Gee scoring 11 and Dani Antignani supplying 11. Gee was named a first-team all-star while Sanchez earned a spot on the second team. Gleneagle’s Brittani Yee was an honourable mention. The host Centaurs went 0-4 at the tourney, losing 44-30 to Terry Fox, 67-40 to Yale, 69-16 to Oak Bay and 44-25 to Fleetwood Park. Terry Fox dropped a 52-32 decision to Maple Ridge, fell 74-34 to Handsworth and opened with a 95-24 loss to Brookswood. Gleneagle finished 10th, knocking off Argyle 61-46, being shaded 37-32 by Fleetwood Park, getting past Yale 61-38 and falling to South Kamloops 53-46. Brookswood claimed the tourney crown with a 92-59 win over MEI. The Rapids returned to league action Tuesday night with a 67-42 win over Gleneagle. Riverside built up a 29-18 lead at the half and headed into the fourth quarter up 47-32. Antignani led the Rapids in scoring with 16 while Zdziechowski added 14 and Megan Dally notched a dozen. sports@tricitynews.com

TnT strike in final minute to down Fury in league championship play Coquitlam Metro-Ford TnT had to get past a familiar foe in their first league championship game in U15 girls soccer. Kaisha Markiewicz scored in the final minute to give TnT a 1-0 win over

the PoCo FC Fury. It was the fourth time the teams have met this season, all decided by one goal. The first half of the game was dominated by strong defended, with TnT’s defensive

back three of Nicole Chersinoff, Isabel Antunes and Olivia Dawson keeping the Fury at bay while stopper Kirstin Davies battled through injury to play a monster game pushing

the ball forward to the TnT midfield. In the dying minutes, Tessa Weimer’s cross found Natasha Calis deep in the Fury end who quickly played to Risako Kazemi at the corner of

the box. Kazemi picked out Sarah Jetha in front, who decoyed and let the ball roll to an unmarked Markiewicz at the back post who put it into the back of the net to seal the win.

Alivia Ungaro’s timely stops in the first half set the stage for her eighth clean sheet of the season. The Coquitlam MetroFord Renegades avenged their only loss of the year with a 1-0 win over the

West Coast Wave in U12 girls soccer. Ava Mongrain scored the game’s only goal in the second half. Diana Emelianova posted another clean sheet for the Renegades.

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Coquitlam’s Brianna Delmaestro knows that sometimes fractions can make a world of difference. Delmaestro and partner Timothy Lum skated to a third-place showing in the junior dance category at the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships last week in Ottawa. “Our short dance was pretty good, it wasn’t the best but it was one of the best we’ve had in competition,” said Delmaestro. “Our free dance, I feel like it was the best free dance we did all year. I think the performance and it just felt like we really got into it and performed it. And all the elements were good.” Delmaestro and Lum put up a combined score of 134.25, less than threetenths of a point behind second-place finishers Melinda and Andrew Meng of Quebec. “We’re the first substitutes for junior worlds so if someone gets injured we get to go,” said Delmaestro.

But the 18-year-old skater showed no disappointment in coming so close to second place and a chance to compete on the international stage at the world juniors March 10-16 in Sofia, Bulgaria. “We were really, really happy. We would have been happy with anything but it was a really good feeling to know that all the hard work this year had paid off.” She credits the strong showing on the rhythm she has developed with Lum following their first season of skating together. “We know how each other competes now and it’s gotten easier as we’ve improved on our programs as well,”she said. Delmaestro and Lum are enjoying a week-long reprieve from training before heading back to the rink to work on new elements and programs for the next season. Delmaestro said the nationals was a great way to finish off their season and she’s hoping they can improve on that third-place showing next year in their final year of junior. sports@tricitynews.com

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9259 1329-1365 Apel Dr 1401-1437 Braken Crt 4032-4065 Braken Crt 4032-4080 Coast Meridian Rd 4015-4056 Derby Crt 1413-1425 Lynwood Ave 1410-1426 Toronto Pl 4028-4098 Toronto St 1346-1428 Victoria Dr

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GOLD WINGS, POCO is looking for FT 2 delivery Truck Drivers, Salary: 18/hr, Secondary School & 2-3 years of Exp. in driving. Class 1 Driver’s license required Apply: goldwingdelivery@gmail.com

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PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM PRA Tra with one of Canada’s largest Train Practical Nursing trainers. Pra

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

CONCRETE & PLACING

Junior Shift Supervisor/ Material Mixer

UNIQUE CONCRETE

Reporting to the Plant Manager this position is a combination role of Junior Supervisor and Material Mixer. On weekends your primary role is to supervise the running of one or two machines and employees. On weekdays your primary role is Material Mixer in which you will be responsible for resin and color preparation used in production. Training will be provided but you should be mechanically inclined. Your weekly shifts include two weekend twelve hours shifts (midnightnoon) and two weekday eight hour shifts on Monday and Tuesday (8am-4pm). Compensation will be based on experience. Please send resumes to Human Resources Manager by email at: ofﬁce@phmolds.com or by mail to: PH Molds Ltd, 19423 Fraser Way, Pitt Meadows, BC, V3Y 2V4

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

Marine Technician

Primary duties include maint. troubleshooting & repair of diesel & gas marine engines. Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license. Compensation Based On Experience. Please forward resume to vancouveroutboard@ telus.net

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

604-468-8889

Check out our

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

A+Spa 604-942-8688 3640 Westwood St. 125

BEST CLEANERS

AROUND GUARANTEED!

Residential & Commercial

Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates! Since 1985 604-808-0212

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

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

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

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All your carpentry needs & handyman requirements.

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604-537-4140

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806

GUTTER/Window Cleaning, Power Washing, 30 yrs exp., For Prompt Service Call Simon 604-230-0627

M.T. GUTTERS

ELECTRICAL

Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt *CLEANING *REPAIRS 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867. Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

bcclassified.com MERCHANDISE: Antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods & electronics, to parakeets & pet supplies, if it’s considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Ph: 604-469-2331 130

HELP WANTED

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

- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222

Ph: 604-942-4383

www.pro-accpainting.com

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

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MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $23.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $23.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

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

AFFORDABLE INT/EXT Painting. 30 yrs exp. Refs. Free est. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223.

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

604-465-1311

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“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

Robert J. O’Brien

MOVING & STORAGE

604-728-5643

BROTHERS MOVING & DELIVERY

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280

Local & long distance Movers

Call 604-720-0931 www.brothersmoving.com

Residential & Commercial “Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience

604-728-3009

www.MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683 ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com

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

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

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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HELP WANTED

We are your

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HELP WANTED

Recruitment Professionals Call 1-855-678-7833 today for more details.

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

Meadows Landscape Supply

BAJ EXCAVATING DEMO, Sewer, storm, drainage, remove concrete & blacktop, old house drainage. Call 604-779-7816.

Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

$59.00 Per Ton

PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

~ FULLY INSURED ~

Call Tim 604-612-5388

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PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD

DRYWALL

- ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS

HELP WANTED

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-218-3064

Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”

WHITE WALL DRYWALL INC. SteelStud*Boarding*Taping*Texture Free Estimates. 604-936-9601.

Specialists in:

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$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Specializing in • Concrete • Forming • Framing • Siding

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING

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www.affordablemoversbc.com

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

HERFORT CONCRETE

278 FURNITURE REFINISHING

caregiving@plea.bc.ca 604.708.2628 w w w. p l e a . c a

MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING

• Additions • Renovations • New Construction

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

POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.

Become a PLEA Family Caregiver. PLEA provides ongoing training and support. A young person is waiting for an open door...make it yours.

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MOON CONSTRUCTION BUILDING SERVICES

RENO & REPAIR

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

CLEANING SERVICES

MAIDS R’ US

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

meadowslandscapesupply.com Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

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section in the 500’s!

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

287

(604)465-1311

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000

“MERCHANDISE FOR SALE”

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✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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Before you go anyplace else, take a walk through the Classifieds for the best bargains around!

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

FREE ESTIMATES

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POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed

Save time, money & steps.

7 Days / Week

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com

Everybody’s doing it!

GARDENING Prompt Delivery Available

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca

KITCHEN HELP GM EAST INDIAN Restaurant is now hiring Dishwasher & Kitchen helpers, F/T & P/T. Drop in with resume to 20726 Lougheed Hwy, btwn 2-5pm. No phone calls please.

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PERSONAL SERVICES 134

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

.Can-Pro Paint & Drywall. 3 rooms $250. Over 25 yrs of quality service. Insured/Free Est. 604-7717052

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HELP WANTED

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

TRANSPORTATION 812

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO SERVICES

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

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• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

PLUMBING 706

• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquitlam:

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

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423

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

100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7

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Certified, Insured & Bonded RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

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TREE SERVICES

Sorry no pets.

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs. (604)936-5755 COQUITLAM

Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes 515-525 Foster Avenue 2 Bedroom suite available immediately (heat and hot water included). Pet allowed.

TOWNHOMES

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

PETS 477

PETS

3 Bedroom Main floor in Marry Hill Port Coquitlam: $1500 from 1st Feb Onwards. Voulted Ceilings. Fireplace in Family room. Sundeck, Spacious, Sunny and close to all amenities. Call 604-779-1928 or email ravivirk@gmail.com . COQUITLAM Ctr. 3 Bdrm suite up: 2baths, spec view, w/d, d/w, 10 min walk to Coq Ctr, greenline, D.College ns/np, avl now, resp, work ref’s $1800 +utils. Also: 3 Bdrm grd lvl suite down: sep livrm, w/d, d/w, $1350 +utils. Call 604-781-1703

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COQUITLAM Mundy Prk 2bdr gr/lvl full bath, shared laundry. Avail now. N/S. $925 incl utils. 604-617-3599.

PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca COMPLETE Roofing Ltd. Repairs & gutters, all roofs. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106

PORT COQUITLAM 1 bdrm. suite, grnd. lvl., large & bright. N/P N/S. Sep. entry. Avail now. $750/mo. incl. utils.,cable & int. 604-323-3580

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

604-467-6065

LABRADINGER (Lab/Springer X) pups, ready to go now, $500. Med size dogs. Call/text (604)845-3972 MINI DACHSHUND PUPPIES, born Dec 11th. M&F. unique smooth coat silver dapple and black & tan piebald. Raised by 12 yr old girl in 4H dog obediance. Well socialized. 1st shots & dewormed. $800/ea (will go toward education fund) Call: 604820-4827 (Mission).

Rooﬁng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

EXTRA

CHEAP RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991

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

Pitt Bull Puppies, $500. Born Nov.17, first shots, dewormed, vet checked, 604.763.3125 Yorkshire Terrier, 3/mo old female Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $800. 604-828-2806

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APPLIANCES

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

560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? mikes hauling 604-516-9237

bradsjunkremoval.com

REAL ESTATE

Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!! 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

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OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1:00-4:00 21587-128th Ave. MR Fully Reno’d House approx 3000 sq.ft. 6 Bdrm. 3 bath. 2 bdrm. suite. Detached garage. Lrg. (.883 acre) corner lot. $599,000.

T-rahproperties.com Call: 604-250-9007

NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Lucienne Augustine Maria Carson also know as Lucienne M. Carson, Deceased, who died on February 8, 2013, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor, c/o Cascade Law Corporation, Box 438, Agassiz, British Columbia, V0M 1A0, before February 21, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he has notice. James Happer, Executor.

2007 MERCEDES. A luxury car like no other. This fully loaded Mercedes S550 4-Matic S class. Premium and comfort package includes - navigation, voice command, heated and cooled seats, power rear shades and blinds, premium sound system, panoramic roofs both front and rear. Absolutely has it all. Very clean inside and out. No accidents. 150,000 km. Asking $26,900 obo. Contact me via email for further information at:

MARINE 912

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 778-868-9342

jsarowa@shaw.ca or 604-897-1546

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Notice To Creditors And Others

Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Beatrice Elinor Floden, also known as Beatrice E. Floden, also known as Bea Floden, formerly of 847 Seymour Drive, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executors, c/o Spagnuolo & Company Real Estate Lawyers, 300-906 Roderick Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 1R1, on or before March 3, 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Re: The Estate Of Anne Susan Bond aka Ann Susan Bond, Deceased Date of Death: July 16, 2013 Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of the late Anne Susan Bond aka Ann Susan Bond, formerly of Coquitlam, British Columbia, are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act (British Columbia) that particulars of their claims must be sent to the undersigned Executor, c/o Baker Newby LLP, 9259 Main Street, Box 390, Chilliwack, BC V2P 6K2 to the attention of Todd C. Harvey, Lawyer, on or before Feb 21, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice. Karen Elizabeth Lockyer, Executor c/o Baker Newby LLP, Lawyers 9259 Main Street, Box 390 Chilliwack, BC V2P 6K2

Eric Robert Floden and Barbara May Floden, Executors.

WESTWOOD PLATEAU, Large 2/bdrm, ground level. NS/NP. All appls, $1100 incl utils. Avail Jan 15. 604-944-0952

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

Call (604) 931-2670

751 Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM. Nice, quiet top floor, renovated 3 bdrm. F/p, w/d, n/p, $1150 + half utils. 604-809-9850.

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TOWNHOUSES

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

TRANSPORTATION CHIHUAHUA’S - Reg’d microchipped, cert. of pedigree, health records, shots, dewormed, paper trained, $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

PORT COQUITLAM: new 2 bdrm suite. Cls to schools, shops, buses. $950/m inc hydro. Cat ok. Avl. now. Smoking ok outside. 604-690-0564

EAGLE ROOFING Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles

Mobile Mechanic Do small auto repairs - brakes, tune-ups etc. All work guaranteed. Have toolswill travel. 604-308-8073

COQUITLAM, New 2/bdrm suite. Avail now. $1200/mo incl util, W/D. N/S, N/P. 4/appli (604)782-5253

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

SUITES, LOWER

Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

HOMES FOR RENT

POCO: New 1 bdrm + den suite, Refs. N/S, N/P. Shrd lndry. $850m inc. util/cable. Feb 1. 604-942-4409

removal done RIGHT! All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

736

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

TREE & STUMP FIVE STAR ROOFING

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

COQUITLAM, Mallardville 2 bdrm up 1 bdrm down. Utils incl, shrd w/d, close to schls/bus/shops & Mallardville middle school. Avail Feb 1st. $1250/mo. 604-937-3902

Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent.

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

Save-On Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

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RENTALS

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

810 800 sf S Impeccably clean Heat SH/W S Prkg S Jan 15th.

1 bdrm / $995/mo. No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

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2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt, $815/mo, quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-464-0034 PORT COQUITLAM

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1 Bdrm suite $775 (top ﬂoor) 2 Bdrm (corner suite) $925 S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550 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

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’08 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4 #PFT1847

’06 NISSAN 350Z GREAT BUY #13F11475A

15,998*

’11 FORD FLEX

’10 EXPLORER XLT

19,998*

16,998*

Nice truck, great price #MLT632

’11 EDGE LTD. Loaded #MLT667

27,998*

’10 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4, nice truck #PT4850

12,998*

’12 FORD FUSION

Nice car, great price #PFC1781

’10 TOYOTA SIENNA

’11 CHRYSLER 300

16,998*

Loaded, low kms #MLT598

19,998*

17,998*

Low kms #PC5828

20,998*

25,998*

Auto, like new, only 16,000 kms #PC5790

25,998*

Loaded, Save $$$ #PC5800

26,998*

9,998*

’07 EXPLORER XLT

Great car, great price #PC5811

12,998*

#13F18376C

14,998*

’10 FORD EDGE SE

’08 FORD EDGE LTD. AWD, nice truck #MLT653

Nice truck, Great Buy #MLT643

18,998*

17,988*

’09 MAZDA CX7 GT

’11 MAZDA MX5

AWD, GT leather, m/roof, very clean #13F12631B

Power hard top , nice car #13ES0167A

’10 FORD F150

’11 CHRYSLER T&C

21,998*

22,998*

Crewcab XLT, 4x4 #MLT650

26,988*

Power doors #PC5827

27,988*

’13 FORD FOCUS ST ’11 JEEP WRANGLER ’13 FORD EDGE LTD. ’07 MERCEDES SL550 ’13 FORD ECONOLINE Convt, total luxury #13F10355A Fully loaded and RARE #14F12601A E350 Club Wagon, 15 pass #PFT1970 4X4, custom, Black Ops, Pkg #MLT668 AWD, nav, moonroof #PFT1968 $ $ $ $ $ * * * 35,998 28,998 38,998* 31,998 34,998*

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Great price #MLC161A

’11 DODGE CALIBER

’11 MAZDA RX8 GT ’12 MAZDA MX5 CONVT ’13 MUSTANG CONVT Loaded, nice car #14FO4727A

’09 CHEVY HHR

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23,998*

19,998*

’06 NISSAN XTERRA ’03 CADILLAC ESCALADE Great Price #13F17726A 4X4 #13FO8259A $ $ 9,998* 9,913*

Crewcab, 4x4 #13F10307A

6,998*

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Cargo van #MLT655

Leather, great price #MLT550

’08 DODGE RAM

Nice car #14MU0767B

3,984*

SHAUGHNESSY

’12 ECONOLINE

8,998*

’05 DODGE RAM 2500 ’08 FORD RANGER C/Cab #12FN4002B Supercab, sport #PFT1906B $ $ 11,973* 11,998*

Auto, A/C #13FO6095A

7,998*

Loaded with options #PC5806

’06 MINI COOPER

#MLT521A

’01 MUSTANG CONVT

COQ. RIVER

’06 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT

4X4 #13FI2278A

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’01 DURANGO

’02 FORD TAURUS ’02 PONTIAC SUNFIRE ’03 PONTIAC AZTEC Walter White Edition #14ES1080A #14ES1488A #13FN4142A $ $ $ * * 3,622* 3,616 3,424

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