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PoCo residents quiet on shelter Operator, PoCo mayor say they have not heard any complaints By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A temporary shelter operating in a Port Coquitlam church on Kingsway Avenue this month saw as many as two dozen homeless people on some nights without generating any community complaints. Rob Thiessen, managing director of Hope for Freedom Society, said the temporary Bridge Shelter will now move to Eagle Ridge Bible

Fe l l ow s h i p C h u rc h in Coquitlam after a successful run at the Kingsway campus of Northside Foursquare Church. “Our average attendance is slowly picking up — we had a high of 25 [people] last week,” said Thiessen, who said he hasn’t heard any complaints from residents during the entire month of January. He speculates that the closure of a food and clothing bank at the church kept the neighbourhood quiet because there are very few people around the church during the day. see MOORE, page 4

PCT gears up for expansion Terminal will now ship canola oil By Dan Ebenal THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Major expansion work is coming on stream for one of Port Moody’s leading industries. Pacific Coast Terminals is awaiting approval from Port Metro Vancouver to go ahead with plans to handle canola oil at its Port Moody facility. “We’re hoping weeks [until the permits are ob-

tained],” said Ken Catton, vice-president and general manager of Pacific Coast Terminals. “We’ll start construction on site and if all goes well, we’ll have the tanks and the facility ready to take the product by January of next year.” The project is expected to initially handle about 400,000 tonnes of canola oil annually and would add about $1 billion in exports to the $1.5 billion already contributed to the Canadian economy. see EXPANSION, page 8

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Isabel Shen, left, and Luis Yao will perform at the Hard Rock Casino theatre in Coquitlam on Sunday to welcome the Year of the Horse, which kicks off today (Friday). Hosted by the Tri-City Chinese Community Society, the fourth annual gala event on Feb. 2 features traditional music and dance acts in the afternoon. Show tickets for society members are $10 and $20 for non-members. Call 604-446-0678. The dancers are pictured at Coquitlam’s Henderson Centre mall, which last Saturday hosted new year festivities that were sponsored in part by The Tri-City News.

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Big changes for Burquitlam Beedie has plans for a 26-storey residential tower By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

Two major developers will soon have proposals before Coquitlam city council to add to the massive growth now happening in a neighbourhood with a future Evergreen Line station. Last week, more than 80 people were at an open house in Burquitlam hosted by Beedie Living, which plans to rezone its property west of the Como Lake Avenue and Clarke Road intersection for a 26-storey residential tower that would link in with the YWCA Como Lake Gardens facility. Houtan Rafii, Beedie’s vice-president of residential development, told The Tri-City News the feedback was positive about its bid to build 180 homes plus seven townhouses and an amenity space for the YWCA to expand its affordable housing services to single mothers and their kids. “It’s just great for us to increase our housing stock in Coquitlam because there’s always a wait list,” said Chantelle Krish, manager of advocacy and public relations

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A rendering of Como Lake Avenue, west of Clarke Road, where Beedie Living wants to build a 26-storey residential tower that will tie in with the YWCA Como Lake Gardens facility. for the YWCA Metro Vancouver, noting the new residents would be able to get legal, childcare and job support. Beedie’s proposal, which has been formally submitted to city staff, would also include a multi-level parkade as well as a vehicle roundabout, close to the

Evergreen station. Rafii said Beedie’s bid fits in with the city’s transitoriented development and affordable housing strategies. Still, Burquitlam Community Association president Don Violette said if the plan is okayed, it would squeeze out surround-

ing businesses like the Burquitlam Animal Hospital, which has been in the same location for 50 years. As well, Violette fears property taxes would skyrocket. “They are putting that business between a rock and a hard place,” he told The News Thursday.

Beedie Living wasn’t available to comment further by press time but Jim McIntyre, Coquitlam’s general manger of planning and development, said retailers “won’t be negatively affected. There will be changes to the back lane but the existing businesses will continue to

have access.” Still, it’s not the only significant development on the horizon for the gentrifying Burquitlam. BlueSky Properties, a division of Bosa, spoke with city council last month about its preliminary plans to build 788 units in three highrises, 11 townhouses and a four-storey marketrental building — with 46 new units — on two lots at 655 North Rd. and 525 Foster Ave. BlueSky declined to speak about its plans, however, according to city papers, the development would replace 112 market-rental apartments. McIntyre said it will be up to BlueSky to provide an assessment survey to outline how the current tenants would be relocated onor off-site. In 2011, city council put BlueSky’s proposal on hold — which at the time called for 410 new homes in one or two towers plus surrounding multi-family homes — to update the Burquitlam/Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan. City staff are expected to launch that update this year. The Evergreen rapid transit, from Lougheed to Coquitlam town centres, will open in two years. jwarren@tricitynews.com

Coq. engineer gets chance to give back By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

A Coquitlam engineer is back in Canada after spending three weeks on a disaster relief mission in the Philippines, which was hit with a powerful tropical cyclone last November. Wesley Tse, a graduate of Dr. Charles Best secondary, returned to his job as a project engineer with Ledcor Construction in Fort McMurray, AB, last Saturday. In Tacloban — the most devastated part of the country, where some 6,000 people lost their lives to Typhoon Haiyan

— Tse represented Engineering Ministries International (EMI) to provide clean water. Tse said he was overwhelmed by the damage but also awestruck with the mental strength of the survivors. And he said, if he had the time, he would go back in a heartbeat to continue with the efforts. “The Philippine people are the warmest and most generous in the world,” he said. “They have a willingness and a desire to rebuild. Not all cultures are like that. Some tend to wait for outside help.” Tse is no stranger to overseas relief mis-

sions. In 2006, as a university co-op student, he volunteered with EMI to help design an orphanage in Haiti. Two years later, he was with another non-profit group (based in Comox that partners with the Canadian International Development Agency) to provide clean water in Uganda for six months. In 2012, Tse joined EMI in Sierra Leone following the country’s worst outbreak of cholera in 15 years. The spread of the waterborne disease came after heavy rainfall and flooding. There, Tse was tasked to chlorinate the wells.

This month, in the Philippines, Tse and another EMI volunteer stayed in a city hotel with other NGOs and worked with a Samaritan’s Purse International Relief organization WASH ( Wa t e r, S a n i t a t i o n and Hygiene) team to maintain temporary water treatment systems and to select new clean water point locations. For Tse, geography doesn’t matter. “If the need is there, I want to be there too,” he said. “I love to give back. It would be a waste if I didn’t do it, I figure.” jwarren@tricitynews.com

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PoMo wades into pipeline dispute By Dan Ebenal The Tri-CiTy News

The city of Port Moody is determined to have a say on the proposed expansion of the Kinder Morgan pipeline. Council approved a motion Tuesday night to have the city apply for intervenor status to participate in National Energy Board hearings on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. “This just gives us a voice at the table,” said Coun. Rick Glumac. “Almost every coastal municipality in the region has applied for intervenor status.” The proposed project would expand the existing 1,150-kilometre Trans Mountain pipeline system between Edmonton and Burnaby. The project would twin the existing pipeline and include 981 km of new pipeline. The work would almost triple the capacity of the pipeline system from 300,000 to 890,000 barrels a day and would include new marine tanker loading facilities to accommodate the additional oil tanker traffic expected to increase from the current five vessels a month to 34 vessels a month. “We have to file it as a placeholder so that we can make sure that we have a chance to articulate our position,” said Mayor Mike Clay. In July 2012, Port Moody council passed a resolution expressing opposition to projects that would lead to the expansion of oil tanker traffic through B.C.’s coastal waters. City manager Kevin Ramsay cautioned that it could prove costly to make a presentation at the hearings expected to convene in four to six months. He said other municipalities are facing costs of up to $500,000 and much of that would be consumed in legal costs as well as research costs. But Clay said much of the research has already been undertaken and those groups who have already funded that research would be willing to share their work.

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Moore: busing model could be reason for lack of issues Only a free dental clinic and HFFS’s outreach office are open and visits are by appointment only. The silence on the part of the community comes as a relief after the homeless shelter was nearly scuttled because of neighbourhood concerns. Last fall, when the city held a public meeting for a temporary use permit and good neighbours agreement for the shelter, several people turned out and many were opposed because of concerns about security. However, the city’s mayor says there’s no way of knowing if people are still opposed to

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mats, serve breakfast in the morning and dinner in the evening, as well as to distribute bag lunches and put away mats in the morning. Volunteer shifts are between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. for the evening shift and 5:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. for the morning shift. To find out more, a volunteer orientation will be held at the church at 2318 St. Johns St., PoMo, on Saturday, Feb. 8 between 10 and 11 a.m. Donations of food, supplies and money are also being accepted. Call 604-939-5513 or email bridgeshelter@sauc.ca for more information or to help out. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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On Wednesday Super Save Group completed debris removal of the fire-damaged Mossom Hatchery building in Port Moody. Planning is underway for a new building that burned down in December and volunteers are looking after about 3,000 coho smolts from a trailer donated by the city of Port Moody.

Support flows in for Mossom Creek rebuild Rebuilding after the devastating fire that consumed the Mossom Creek Hatchery will be a monumental task. But dealing with the permit process should be a lot simpler for the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society that operates the hatchery. Port Moody council agreed Tuesday night to waive the $14,095 in fees that would normally be required to allow for the reconstruction. “If we can waive $14,000 in fees — which are not necessarily cost-based, you know it doesn’t necessarily cost us $14,000 — and they’re going to build a $200,000 hatchery and they’re going to run programs and they’re going to use volunteers, that’s a great investment for the taxpayers of Port Moody,” said Mayor Mike Clay. The hatchery was completely wiped out by fire Dec. 11, 2013 and council has already committed $10,000 to assist in the reconstruction. “If we didn’t have a group out there running the hatchery, we’d probably be having to run a hatchery,” said Clay. “We’re a port city, we’re on the water, we have these fish-bearing streams. Ecologically they’re important, educationally they’re important, they’re important for us to stay attached to our roots and our heritage and the water.” December’s blaze

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About two dozen people filed into Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre Monday night to have their say and learn more about the city’s 2014 budget. “It’s discouraging that we have a city of 34,000 people and 24 people show up for a budget meeting,” said Mayor Mike Clay. “But we’ve been doing the council cafes, we’ve got the online information, we’re getting a lot of feedback and we get feedback every day on the budget. You do them all to ac-

cumulate the whole.” But the mayor was impressed by the MIke clay q u e s tions and comments he heard at Monday’s meeting and said it’s more rewarding to take part in a discussion with two dozen very engaged people than to speak with a roomful of people preoccupied with other matters. “The comments we got… where people said ‘I thought I understood the budget. I came down here last night and watched your presentation and now I understand it more.’ And that’s

why we do it,”he said. The city’s draft budget calls for a 1.86% hike on top of the 1% asset renewal levy that will carry a 2.86% tax increase to Port Moody homeowners. “I think we have a good budget this year and I think people understand that,” Clay said. “They know that it’s the constant battle between service and cost. And they value the service levels in Port Moody and they’re not eager to see them erode. “If the budget increase is what they consider is affordable and the service levels are remaining intact, then they’re happy and I think they’re fairly happy this year.”

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An annual survey has for the sixth straight year ranked Metro Vancouver as the second least affordable place to buy a home out of more than 350 cities. The Demographia study of nine nations found the typical home cost in Metro Vancouver is 10.3 times the median household income — the second worst after Hong

Kong at 14.9 out of the cities examined in nine countries. Anything over 5.1 is considered severely unaffordable and other Canadian cities that fell into that category included Toronto at 6.2, Victoria at 6.9 and Kelowna at 5.9. After Vancouver on the list of least affordable cities were San Francisco, Sydney, San Jose and Melbourne, while the two most affordable cit-

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by the facility would be late 2016. The canola shipments are expected to lead to a 1.3% increase in rail traffic through Port Moody as well as additional shipping vessels, although Catton points out traffic will still be well below its volumes from 2001 and 2007. “It’s a relatively minimal increase to that, especially on the vessel side because the vessels are larger and can take more product so there’s fewer vessels actually needed to load the canola,” he said. “And the rail cars does increase but it’s about the same

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n one fell swoop Liberal leader Justin Trudeau knocked 32 senators on their butts and set in motion yet another firestorm of debate on the relevance and purpose of the Canadian Senate. Is this an honest stab at reform or a cynical effort to distance the Liberal Party from possible future scandals involving expenses? The answer to that question depends on who you talk to. Certainly, most Canadians outside of Ottawa would rather see the costly house of sober second thought demolished completely. But if reform is all we can get in the short term, kicking Liberal senators out of caucus provides at least some opportunity for independence. It would take an army of political scientists to sniff out whether this move makes a difference long term. Meanwhile, the Tories are awaiting a decision on making the Senate an elected body. This is all well and good, but for most people, paying more people to go over the same decisions that elected parliamentarians already make is a waste of time and money.

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Mastering the ability to live within our means AS I SEE IT Sandy Macdougall

ince retiring and struggling to survive on a fixed income, no words strike greater fear in my heart while contemplating my financial security than to hear federal and provincial finance ministers talking about balancing their respective budgets. And to hear municipal treasurers telling us how wise it is to accumulate municipal surpluses in their budgets. It seems that senior politicians can’t quite master the ability to live within their taxpayerderived incomes. As a result of this shortcoming, they resort to cost-cutting measures or tax increases, which are designed to make them look efficient. But it just doesn’t wash when it comes to ordinary folks living on ordinary pensions and low income earners.

Jim Flaherty, Canada’s federal finance minister in Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative government, recently said Canada Pension Plan payments cannot be increased because it would hurt the economy. Oddly enough, he didn’t have much to say about the obscene pensions parliamentarians grant themselves, or the additional burden on taxpayers for the many other ridiculous benefits members of Parliament and the Senate grow fat on. Nor did he allude to the economy draining multi-million-dollar income of top-level private and public corporate executives. The cost-cutting measures implemented by federal and provincial governments usually mean reducing or eliminating programs that make life a little easier for those of us stuck in lower income brackets. Of course, no finance minister wants to appear too miserly, so they usually make reference to how the tax rates are the lowest ever. But no matter how they cut the cake, life just gets tougher for too many people at the bottom

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of the economic pile. Trying to keep up to the rest of the world when you’re living on Canada Pension and Old Age Security is impossible. B.C. Hydro rates are going up more than 5% a year; local municipal property taxes are set to jump by almost 4%. And those are just a few of the things over which pensioners have absolutely no control, other than to opt for starving to death in their cold and darkened homes. I readily acknowledge that I don’t appear to be starving, but our combined household income makes it difficult to make healthier food purchases. In case you think I’m whining needlessly, the combined total of my own CPP and OAS pensions in the past year increased by less than 1%. Municipalities are prohibited by provincial law from running deficit budgets, but many councils, including some in the Tri-Cities, have carried it one step further by adding a built-in surplus for future infrastructure replacements.

I believe one municipal official once referred to this excess as ‘a rainy day’ account. I have a hot news flash for you folks – the rainy day is here and now. Nowhere in the realm of federal, provincial or municipal budget discussions have I ever heard senior politicians or bureaucrats offer to take a cut in their own excessive salaries. No such hope. It seems the burden of government excesses and cost-cutting will always fall on the shoulders of those least able to afford it. And before all you high-priced folks in government and business start pointing out the error in my thought processes, I know you all pay taxes, too, and we undeserving wretches just don’t appreciate your efforts on our behalf. Well, you’re probably right. But I don’t feel too guilty about it. I know I don’t lose any sleep over the tough financial times I’m putting you through. Sandy Macdougall is a retired journalist and former district councillor in Maple Ridge. He is also a columnist for the Maple Ridge News.

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FACE TO FACE: Should speed limits be changed in British Columbia?

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ast week, Transport Minister Todd Stone finished his two-month province wide consultation into the safety and speed limits of rural roads in British Columbia. While he didn’t come out and say it, it appears that the province is eying speed limit increases. “Vehicle safety technology has advanced significantly in the past few years and many B.C. highways have undergone safety improvements,” notes a section on the ministry’s website. “Reviewing speed limits will help ensure everyone travelling B.C.’s highways can do so as safely and efficiently as possible.” Certainly, cars and trucks are safer than they were 20, 10, even five years ago. But the old adage holds true: speed kills whether it’s on rural roads, highways or on city streets. In 2012, Toronto’s chief medical officer penned a report urging lawmakers to actually lower speed limits by 10 to 20 kilometres per hour on city streets. He cited one study which suggested a “greatly increased probability of death or serious injury when hit by a vehicle travelling 50 km/h compared with 40 km/h.” “Less than 5% of pedestrians

are likely to die as a result of a collision when it occurs at speeds below 30 km/h,” notes his report. “This rate rises to about 25% at 40 km/h and about 85% at speeds of 50 km/h.” So no, we don’t want to raise the limits on our local streets in the Tri-Cities like Austin Avenue, on Como Lake Avenue or on Shaughnessy Street. There’s also evidence that our speed limits on our highways and freeways are sufficient as well. According to ICBC statistics, speed — which includes driving too fast for conditions — is the top contributing factor for fatal crashes in province. Moreover, as suggested in a 2003 study by the ministry, the vast majority of drivers already drive above the posted speed limits. So, if we raise limits, it stands to reason that people will drive even faster and less safely. Speed limits are fine the way they are. If Minister Stone really wants to talk about safety — and this consultation isn’t just more politicking — let’s bring back photo radar which has been proven to lower the number of accidents.

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started preparing this week by listing where, in the Tri-Cities, speed limits might safely be raised and where slow drivers are more dangerous than faster drivers. I was prepared to argue that speed isn’t the danger on our roads, the variability of speed is. Then of course there’s the research that shows that lower speed limits don’t translate to slower driving or higher speed limits to faster driving. I was ready to say that considering raising some speed limits in B.C. might be a good idea. But my heart just wasn’t in it. Because pondering changes in speed limits is perhaps the least important issue facing British Columbians. And because whether or not to raise speed limits or what liquor laws we might change, is what this government wants us talk about. Public consultation about unimportant, non-partisan issues is the modus operandi of our new government, which seems to have mastered the art of political distraction. And it’s a good political strategy for Christy Clark. Whatever they do or don’t do with our input about speed limits or liquor laws won’t cost them any money, will make them appear collaborative and will keep the focus away from issues

of consequence, like a failing jobs plans, child poverty, and B.C. Rail scandals. Shouldn’t British Columbians be as extensively consulted about how to mitigate the disparity of wealth distribution in B.C. as we are about whether we should sell beer in Safeway or increase the Coquihalla speed limit to 120 km/h? Trivial public consultation also distracts us from the startling fact that our provincial legislature has sat only 36 days in the last 20 months — by far the fewest of any Canadian province. While the B.C. public is being consulted about speed limits and happy hours, our elected opposition is being deftly circumvented — deprived of the opportunity to hold the government accountable for nontrivial matters. So I’ve punted on this week’s burning question about raising speed limits. For those passionate about raising speed limits in B.C., I apologize for not more incisively carrying the banner. The quandary about whether or not to raise speed limits in B.C. is not consequential. What is consequential is the superficial consultation strategy our government uses to feign transparency while avoiding legislative accountability.

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let’s face it: taxes are going up The Editor, Residents will remember the mayors who have been pushing for more taxes and using more of our municipal taxes for such things as “beautification” of transit stations. Translink is a people mover and we do not need to spend money on significant decorations

which are being planned in Coquitlam. Transit stations are not meant to be entertainment venues. The threats continue from the mayors about what they will do unless Victoria takes over. Some have even said they will put down more blacktop to accommodate a whole lot more cars. Why the threats when mayors

have seen fit to allow overbuilding in town centres and at the same time, cleared many trees, which do help the environment and are pleasing to see? Premier Christy Clark continues to waffle on this topic and now does not mind moving the referendum to a later date. Interesting, as initially it

would coincide with the civic elections. Now at a cost of more money from us for the separate referendum, this matter continues with more rhetoric. Let’s face it: more taxes in whatever form will happen. The mayor and the province support this. Does this fit in with the premier’s mandate

to help families and seniors? And the meetings go on without any resolution. In the meantime, the mayors on the board of Metro Vancouver continue to draw their fees for each meeting. What has been resolved? Nothing. Elwin Mowry Coquitlam

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forced the First Nations people to go to court by approving Shell Canada’s Jackpine oilsands mine expansion plan, despite the environment minister’s view that the expansion is “likely to cause significant and irreversible adverse environmental effects.” This was the environment minister talking — not a mad environmentalist. Moreover, the federal decision for the expansion came as the government was still supposed

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Mail service change sparks concerns By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News

Canada Post has announced its strategy to switch from home delivery to community mail boxes in response to concerns. On Wednesday, the Crown corporation released “guiding principals” for converting the remaining five million addresses with delivery at their door to community mailboxes over the next five years. It promises to be sensitive to the needs of seniors and disabled Canadians and will develop alternative approaches for people with mobility challenges. Canada Post will also

work with community leaders and municipal planning officials to choose safe and appropriate sites. The statement comes as New WestminsterC o q u i t l a m M P Fi n Donnelly challenges Canada Post’s plans by collecting signatures calling for the decision to be reversed. “We’ve got over 100 calls and emails. It’s probably one of the biggest responses we’ve received on an issue,” said Donnelly, who will next introduce the 2,000 name petition containing mostly Tri-City names and addresses to the House of Commons. The petition, organized by the Canadian

Union of Postal Workers, asks the government to reverse Canada Post’s decision and look instead for ways to modernize the service. Donnelly is also conducting his own petition on his website at www. findonnelly.ndp.ca. “I’m hearing seniors talking about issues of having to go to these community boxes, disability folks have spoken out saying they would have a harder time. I’m hearing people concerned about the security of their mail,” he said, Neighbourhoods to be converted will be announced in the second half of 2014 once plans are finalized, Canada Post stated.

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PoMo preschool program’s popularity poses problems By Dan Ebenal The Tri-CiTy News

The popularity of a Port Moody preschool program is placing a strain on parents looking to reserve a space for next year. “Some parents of preschoolers that are currently in the three-yearold morning class would like to have a guaranteed spot in the four-year-old morning class starting in September as opposed to our practice of having a guaranteed space and having to register in-person to secure a spot at the preferred time,” general

manager of community services Ron Higo stated in a report to council. Parents of preschoolers graduating from the child recreation program offered at the Rocky Point Park service building and Glenayre Community Centre can register for next September’s program on Feb. 5, two weeks before children new to the program. Jeff McLelland told council Tuesday night that last year he lined up at 9 p.m. to register his threeyear-old for the program the following morning. Coun. Gerry Nuttall

said the registration process needs to be streamlined and parents shouldn’t be forced to line up overnight. “There’s got to be a better way than that.” Coun. Rick Glumac called for the establishment of a task force on preschool expansion. “What this has revealed to us is there’s a severe shortage of preschool spaces in our community,” said Glumac. While council unanimously supported the creation of a task force as well as guaranteeing a preferred time slot for

parents of children currently enrolled in the program, Mayor Mike Clay and councillors Diana Dilworth and Rosemary Small expressed some reservations. The mayor said people will line up for days to reserve a popular hall for a wedding on a certain date. “It’s what you do if you want something.” Clay said if parents are to be guaranteed a spot in the program for two years, perhaps they should be asked to prepay for the two years so the city has certainty in its registration numbers.

Big Brother volunteers needed By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver is putting out an emergency plea for men to come forward and help out with the Game On program that provides physical activity, communication skills and healthy life styles experiences for boys. Game On is an after school mentoring program for boys in Grades 4 to 7 currently at Maple Creek middle

in Port Coquitlam but Big Brothers would like to expand the program to four other schools in School District 43. Currently, 45 children are interested in joining and Big Brothers would at least like to get a program up and running at Citadel middle school in PoCo, where a similar program for girls has been a success. But so far there aren’t enough men offering to step-in and run the program, which runs for 75

minutes once a week for eight weeks. Citadel counsellor Karen Leeden said boys are struggling with depression and anxiety resulting from lack of connection, selfesteem and poor social skills and would benefit from Game On. “They need some social emotional learning beyond the classroom in a safe, small group atmosphere with a positive male role model as a guide,” explains Leeden. “The reality is

that there are few male support workers in the school systems, and even though teachers, counsellors and youth workers alike address some of the issues, the fact is boys can give you the answers but they don’t seem to put it into practice, likely because it’s delivered by women.” Eight male volunteers are needed for the program to be implemented. To help call 604-876-2447 or go to www.bigbrothersvancouver.com. .

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Nominate your favourite volunteer Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community and Port Coquitlam would like to recognize them by accepting nominations for the annual Volunteer Recognition Awards. “We’re very fortunate that Port Coquitlam has so many volunteers who are incredibly generous with their time, energy and talent to make this a better community,” said Mayor Greg Moore. “They make the time for us and now we can take

the time to nominate them to show our appreciation.” Nominations will be accepted until March 11 in seven categories: arts and culture, caring and safety, environmental protection, sports and recreation, youth programs, youth under 21 and lifetime volunteer. Nominees can be any age and do not have to live in Port Coquitlam. They cannot have prev i o u s l y r e c e i ve d a Volunteer Recognition

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has had a lasting benefit for Port Coquitlam and its residents. The awards are for individuals, not couples, and nominators should provide supporting materials in addition to filling out the nomination form. All nominees will receive a commemorative pin and certificate, along with an invitation to the tribute event on April 8. Award recipients will receive a personalized etched glass

trophy and will have their names added to the volunteer “Honour Roll” displayed at city hall since the awards were created in 1997. Nomination forms are available online at www. portcoquitlam.ca/volunteer as well as at city hall (2580 Shaughnessy St.), Port Coquitlam Rec Complex (2150 Wilson Centre), Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (1379 Laurier Ave.) and Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd.).

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Older adults can hear from clinical dietician Jenn Messina at 1:30 p.m. for her Healthy Eating for Weight Management talk at Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The session will include tips to lose weight and keep it off; there will be food samples, recipes and handouts. The cost is $6.25. To register, call 604-927-4386.

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Today is the last day of a two-month campaign to throw a ball at PoCo Bowl (2263 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam), which wants to raise $20,000 for Variety - the Children’s Charity through the annual BC Bowls for Kids. The business has collected more than $200,000 for the cause over the past 28 years. Call 604-942-5244 or visit variety.bc.ca.

NO FUN FRIDAY

Kids aged seven to 10 can spend a Friday night at the Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave.) as part of the city of Port Coquitlam’s No Fun Friday series, designed to get children active and away from screens. The program, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., includes carnival games, sports, a bouncy castle, music, Lego building and a concession. The cost is $10 in advance or $15 on the day. Registration will close at 6 p.m. on Jan. 31. Sign up by calling 604-927-7529 (barcode 112872) or at experienceit.ca.

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The city of Port Moody is marking theYear of the Horse with a special Chinese NewYear skate from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at the PoMo recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). Take part in games or sip some hot cocoa. The cost is $3.50; skates and helmet rentals are an additional charge.Visit portmoody.ca.

ARTS CLUB ON TOUR

Nicola Lipman stars as Miss Daisy while John Campbell is her chauffeur in the award-winning play Driving Miss Daisy, on at 8 p.m. at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) until Feb. 1. And seniors who want a lift to the show can call the Tri-Cities’ transportation service, Driving Miss Daisy (778-237-7433) and get discounted tickets to the production. Call Evergreen at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

Saturday, Feb. 1 PHOTOS FOR MOSSOM

Pictures in a new exhibit this month at the Port Moody Public Library (100 Newport Dr.) will be for sale, with most of proceeds donated to help rebuild the Mossom Creek hatchery, which recently burned down.Visit library.portmoody.ca.

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Port Moody’s long-awaited new Inlet Centre firehall will open its doors to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The party

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Sheila Alwell, Judy Bemister and Nadine Rowat are organizing the first gala fundraiser for Dancing 4 a Change, on Saturday in Port Moody. at 150 Newport Dr. (beside PoMo city hall) will include music by the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps GRILSE, tours, fire prevention displays, a blessing, a public art unveiling and a free barbecue and cake. There will also be an auto extrication, rope rescue and live fire demos.Visit portmoody.ca.

Posture for Peace is a fundraiser and awareness builder for mental health, taking place from 1 to 4 p.m. at KushalaYoga at Suter Brook (130 Brew St., Port Moody). The company hopes to raise $10,000 for the cause and will offer yoga sessions, music and refreshments during the afternoon. Call 604-461-9642.

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Caydance Studios (1585 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam) kicks off its second annual Keep the Beat fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC/Yukon, with a two hour dance-athon starting at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. Call 778-999-9796.

SHORT STORY

Vancouver author Cynthia Flood will talk short story at the Tri-City Wordsmiths’ monthly meeting, starting at 2 p.m. at the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam). A former SFU instructor, Flood penned the short story, My Father Took a Cake to France, in 1992; she has also written five books including last year’s Red Girl Rat Boy. Call 604-475-2875.

FIRST GALA

See dancers and singers perform at the first fundraising

gala for Dancing 4 a Change, which is collecting cash to help girls and young women who have fled sexual exploitation and abuse. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). Tickets are $35 through the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.) by calling 604-9312008 or at the door for $45. Seating is reserved.Visit dancing4achange.org.

LATIN PARTY

Move your hips to Latin sounds at the Hot Salsa Dance Party from 7 p.m. to midnight in the rehearsal hall at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way).Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.

SKATER BOYZ

Support the Port Moody Panthers’ Jr. B hockey club as it takes on league champions the Richmond Sockeyes at the PoMo recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). The puck drops at 7:45 p.m.Visit portmoodypanthers.com.

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Drive The big update for 2014 is the introduction of an I can’t remember 8-speed automatic transmission to help limit the Inside the last time a large amount of fuel this big Updates to the interior SUV turned heads rig uses. When matched for 2014 include a new to the base 290hp 3.6L steering wheel that conbut this model had V6 the official fuel rating trols two new screens on passersby, friends is 12.4L/100km in the the dash. The first is the and family all taking city and 8.3L on the intuitive and very quick highway. The optional uConnect screen in the notice 5.7L V8 with 360hp uses centre of the console. All Zack Spencer much more fuel and is Durango models, except rated at 15.6L/100km in this top Citadel, get a the city and 9.1L on the 5-inch unit; this trim gets highway. Over two weeks, in almost the 8.3-inch version, which is too bad. 100 per cent city driving and short trips, The second screen is embedded in the I used a whopping 20L/100 in the city. instrument cluster and can be customIf the Durango were allowed to stretch ized. I tried my hand at this but never its legs on the open road that number really mastered it. The biggest selling would have been much better. Handling point for the Durango is the amount of space it offers over three rows for 6 or 7 passengers. My youngest son loved climbing into the third row and could actually stretch out. I even tried it out and can report that adults have plenty of room in any seat. The Citadel model came equipped with a stunning two-tone interior featuring black carpets and tan seats. This contrast won over my wife who wouldn’t have looked twice at a Durango but after the first week she admitted how much she enjoyed the experience. If you

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technology, but that gap is rapidly narrowing. Last year, GM slashed $5,000 off the price of its popular Chevrolet Volt, the best selling PHEV on the market. While GM marketing promotes the Volt as an “extended range” electric vehicle, as its road wheels are always driven by an electric motor, it’s still classified as a PHEV. A small on-board gas engine generates electricity, when necessary. The new Honda Accord Hybrid (a HEV) further blurs the differences between

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ust as the Senate scandal hit the news in late October last year, the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) released a damning report called The Big Chill (available at www.pipsc.ca). This survey of federal scientists describes how they feel the government is muzzling them and, what’s worse, putting pressure on some of them to withhold evidence or change information to make it conform to government policy. Because of the attention-grabbing news of the Senate scandal, this profoundly disturbing report has received only scant attention from the public. I must admit, as a professional research scientist, I find it totally abhorrent that our elected officials are apparently trying to bury any scientific data that conflicts with their personal biases. As taxpayers, we sup-

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respected scientific journals were trusted to be able to speak directly to the press about the significance of their work. Since the Harper government was first elected in 2006, this policy has been turned upside down with prestigious scientists now routinely refused permission to talk to reporters. Scientists must now apply for pre-approval from government media relations staff and are often accompanied by them once interviews are allowed to ensure that they don’t speak offmessage. Based on the survey conducted last June by PIPSC, 90% of the scientists who responded said they do not feel they can speak freely to the media about the work they do. Nearly as many (86%) said that when faced with a departmental action that could harm public

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health, safety or the environment, they did not believe they could share their concerns with the public without retaliation from their department. One respondent said “the current government is re-creating federal departments to serve the interests of its industry and business supporters and is subverting science.” Nearly half (48%) of the scientists who participated were aware of instances in which their departments had suppressed information which led to incomplete, inaccurate or misleading impressions by the public or media. Almost a quarter (24%) of these scientists reported being directly asked to exclude or alter information for non-scientific reasons. Of the federal scientists interviewed, 71% be-

lieve Canada’s ability to develop policy, law and programs based on scientific evidence has been now compromised by political interference. One scientist who participated said“it is my perception that many decisions we made are heavily influenced by industry lobbying, especially in the area of certain health products. This has changed the way these products are regulated and authorized for sale in Canada, to the possible detriment of consumers.” The survey also found that 63% of Environment Canada scientists and 62% of Department of Fisheries and Oceans scientists do not feel their departments incorporate the best climate change science into their policies. New rules at the

Department of Fisheries and Oceans now allow government managers to forbid the publication of research even after it has been accepted by a scientific journal. A new group, Evidence for Democracy, has launched a website (www.scienceuncensored.ca) where people can sign a letter asking for a more transparent and open process for science in Canada. This biased approach of the federal government to science along with the passing of legislation in 2012 to severely limit protection of fish habitat and the environment, their defunding of research and closure of world-renowned government research institutes plus more recent actions to close libraries and destroy priceless collections of original

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Biz owner goes on TV to make a deal TV debut on The IN QUOTES Liquidator a learn- “I realized I don’t ing experience have a career on TV.” By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy NewS

Jason Van Bergen loves to buy and sell things but he never dreamed he’d be doing a deal on TV with OLN wheeler dealer Jeff Schwarz aka The Liquidator. Bergen, a tall, unassuming Port Coquitlam dad, is more at home selling lacrosse, hockey, baseball and ski gear from his Corner Sports shop than he is doing deals in front of TV cameras. But last June he went before the TV cameras and got himself a great deal on The Liquidator, and is now expanding his sporting goods store with the haul. “I realized I don’t have a career on TV,”Van

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Bergen joked. For him the experience was extremely nerve-wracking but it enabled him to acquire about $200,000 worth of hockey and lacrosse gear and ski equipment for about $19,000. The deal arose through an introduction from a business acquaintance and the show was filmed last spring, although it aired in early January. Van Bergen said he had to buy the entire lot from a store in 100 Mile House without actually seeing it. “I bought it all blind,” he said, although he did have a manifest detailing the goods.

It turns out the equipment was well worth the price, and the walls of a former clothing consignment store, now part of Corner Sports, are covered in skates and hockey gear. Although Van Bergen had envisioned an expansion when he opened four years ago, he is still surprised at how it came about. The timing of the deal worked perfectly with the availability of rental space and the man, who got his start selling things on eBay, is now ready to do even more deals. But he promises not to be as pugnacious as The Liquidator’s Jeff Schwartz, nor does he swear as much. In fact, he warns parents not to view Season 3, Episode 18 with children. To view the episode, check out Jason (Corner Sports) on The Liquidator on YouTube (warning some of the language is inappropriate for children). dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Help others and reduce your tax burden YOUR MONEY DONATINg Coline Macaskill SECURITIES Tax benefits of giving to charity

hen it comes to charitable giving, you have a number of different options that can help you achieve your philanthropic goals, while at the same time providing you with some tax relief. Here are some opportunities to consider:

The federal government has introduced several new tax incentives in recent years to encourage charitable giving by Canadians, including the elimination of capital gains tax when you donate publicly listed securities to qualified charities. Not only do you receive a tax break, you also receive a donation receipt equal to the fair market value of the donated security. For example, due to the donation tax credit, your out-of-pocket cost for making an in-kind donation of a security

worth $100,000 with a cost of say $40,000 is approximately $55,000. However, if you sold the security first and then donated the cash, your out-of-pocket donation cost would be $70,000 due to paying about $15,000 in capital gains tax.

ChARITABLE FOUNDATION

Another tax-effective charitable giving strategy is setting up your own charitable foundation. Here’s how it works: A private foundation gives you a high level of control and flexibility with respect to charitable

giving, and enables you to create an enduring charitable legacy.You can make donations to your own foundation, and you will receive a donation tax receipt like any other donation. However, to maintain its charitable status, your foundation must meet its annual disbursement quota — 80% of all donations received in the previous year annually, plus 3.5% of the foundation’s assets, must be spent on charitable activities or on gifts to qualified donees. There are exceptions to the 80% expense requirement, for example, if the gift was received on the direction that it be

held by the foundation for at least 10 years. While providing a great deal of control and flexibility, a private foundation also involves certain costs and administrative requirements that must be considered. An alternative to a private foundation is making tax-deductible donations to a public foundation. Public foundations are very similar to private foundations in many respects, but involve less cost and administration. Although you do not have outright control now, you can still recommend to the public foundation’s directors which

charities should receive grants. A big advantage of a public foundation is that in-kind donations of publicly listed securities are eligible for the zero capital gains inclusion rate. Depending on your age and needs, there are other creative charitable giving strategies, especially those using life insurance to reduce taxes and significantly increase your charitable contribution after death to your favorite charity.

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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: Hockey help for family

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The Dana family of Port Coquitlam, whose house burned down this month, got signed jerseys and gear — as well as some words of support — from Canucks’ Alex Burrows (left) and Ryan Kesler (right) during a VIP event last Friday at Metro Ford Motors, which the two forwards represent. Jamie, 12, Melissa, 15, parents Kristie and Ron, and son Jeff, 18, who are now living in a hotel, were thrilled to meet the NHL star players.

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A student at Port Moody’s Heritage Mountain elementary was recognized by police this week for being the only youth in the province to win the RCMP Name the Foal contest. Maria Dzevitski picked“Keeper”for one of the six foals born last year at the RCMP Breeding Farm in Pakenham, Ont. The name was chosen by the RCMP Musical Ride branch out of thousands of entries across Canada. Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay, the city’s chief constable Chris Rattenbury and Coquitlam RCMP Supt. Claude Wilcott were at the school on Wednesday to present a prize to Dzevitski. The other contest winning names are: Kruzer, Kenya, Kofi, Karma and Kasper.

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FRIDAY, JAN. 31

• Velocity presents Friday Night Live, which is billed as a unique style of church for those who don’t like church. The event will feature a DJ, a local standup comedian as well as live music, snacks and hot drinks. The event is held every Friday at 7 p.m. at Suterbrook Village (2nd floor, 400 Capilano Road, Port Moody). For more information email cafe. velocity@gmail.com or call 604-910-0025.

SATURDAY, FEB. 1

• Expecting parents are invited to learn the Dos and Don’ts of pregnancy at the Your Best Pregnancy Yet presentation at the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) between 10 and 11 a.m. For more information email Jessica at nationalwellnessportmoody@gmail.com.

MONDAY, FEB. 3

• The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society will be holding a presentation on PoCo’s Flood of ‘61 titled Water Water Everywhere. Residents are invited to come share their memories at the Heritage Centre at Leigh Square (2100-2253 Leigh Square, PoCo) starting at 10:30 a.m. For more information contact Julie at 604-941-5430 or email julies@pocoheritage.org.

TUESDAY, FEB. 4

• Making the Most of Secondary is an information session for parents and students in Grades 9 and 10 who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. The panel presentation, which will take place between 6 and 8:30 p.m. at the Gallery Room at Winslow Centre (1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam), includes representatives from adult special education college programs, employment services and government agencies that provide services to youth with disabilities. The purpose is to look at how students and their parents can make the best use of the high school years. Advance registration is required. email Rachel at rlenobel@sfscl.org or call 604-528-3950 ext. 312.

THURSDAY, FEB. 6

• This free English workshop for immigrants will also teach people their rights and responsibilities as a tenant or a landlord. Participants will learn about security and pet deposits, repairs and maintenance and applying for dispute resolution. The event takes place between 10 a.m. and noon at SUCCESS Tri-Cities Henderson Place (1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). To register call 604-4686000 or email manilyn. corpuz@success.bc.ca. • The Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam will hold its regular meeting at 4:15 p.m. at the Wilson Centre (2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo). For more information contact Barrie Seaton at barrie@barrieseaton.com or call 604-945-6627.

FRIDAY, FEB. 7

• Join us at Gleneagle secondary’s Coffee House for a night of musical entertainment and food. The

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• Join the Share Family and Community Service Society on Saturday, March 8, as they hold their IMAGINE gala at the Hard Rock Casino. As a networking and mingling event, this fun filled evening with friends and neighbours starts with enjoying delectable treats and savoury samples from 10 wonderful restaurants. Guests are invited to bid on silent auction items, with proceeds going to support SHARE, and participate in the Twitter Wall, among other games that will be held throughout the evening. Tickets are $75 with VIP tickets going for $100. The show gets started at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 604-540-9161 or email michelle. ronning@sharesociety.ca.

event runs between 7 and 9 p.m. in the multi-purpose room and costs $7 for students ($9 at the door) and $10 for adults ($12 at the door). All proceeds will go towards the Free the Children Adopt-a-Village program, where we are building a water well in San Miguel, Ecuador. For more information email gleneaglemetowe@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 8

• The Baden Powell Guild will be holding a rope-making demonstration at the Heritage Centre at Leigh Square (21002253 Leigh Square, PoCo) between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.. The unique session is open to all Guiding, Scouting and Heritage society members as well as the community. For more information email info@ pocoheritage.org or call 604-927-8403.

MONDAY, FEB. 10

• The Family Fit ‘N’ Frolic 5 km run/walk will take place at the Spirit Square (3005 Burlington Drive) between 9:30 and 11 a.m. The route follows the Hoy Creek Trail to Town Centre Park and people of all ages are welcome to attend. There will be kids activities along the route and participants are encouraged to wear red or pink in support of Heart Month. Admission is $5 and signup begins at 9 a.m. For more information email Samantha Cooke at scooke@ coquitlam.ca or call 604927-6942. • A Family Day Skate will be held at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier Street) between 2 and 5 p.m. Admission and rentals are free. For more information email Samantha Cooke at scooke@ coquitlam.ca or call 604927-6942. • Coquitlam residents are encouraged to gather up their loved ones for the Family Day Swim. The City Centre Aquatic Complex will host an event between 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., while the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex will hold its event between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The event is for all ages and it costs $2 to participate. For more information email Samantha Cooke at scooke@coquitlam.ca or call 604-927-6942.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 1

• Everyone is invited to attend the Celebrating or Youth Powwow at Kwayhquitlum middle school (3280 Flint St., Port Coquitlam) starting at midnight end ending on Sunday, March 2 at 6 p.m. Come out and enjoy singing, dancing and drumming along with First Nation arts and crafts and children’s activities. The event is free and food will be provided. For more information contact Dawn Marks at 778-707-7704 or email shalisha_us@ hotmail.com.

• The Coquitlam Foundation is holding a charity pub night at Woody’s (935 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) between 6 and 9 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and gets you a burger and a beer. There will be a silent auction and a 50/50 draw. For more information email Dale Clarke at dclarke@coquitlamfoundation.com or go to www.coquitlamfoundation.com.

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• Share Family and Community Services will be offering a Parent/ Caregiver’s Circle for those concerned about their youth and their substance use on Tuesdays, Jan. 21March 11, at Share, 2615 Clarke St. (2nd floor), Port Moody, 6:30-8:30 p.m. To reserve a spot or for more information: 604-9366969. • Caregiver education session, a five-week course, runs in two sessions: Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Feb. 12-March 12, at Dogwood Pavilion, Coquitlam; or Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., starting Feb. 6 at Port Moody rec complex. Registration: Karen,, 778789-1496 or seniorcaregiverprogram@gmail.com. • RCCG Trinity Chapel is opening a food bank for individuals and families in need and appreciates gifts and support. If you are able to donate nonperishable food items, call 604-474-3131 or email rccgtrinitychapeloffice@ gmail.com.

• A new group of elders who focus on working with youth within School District 43 welcomes anyone who has knowledge they want to share or who just wants to be involved. Group meets Fridays, 11 a.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Info: Carole, 604-376-6205 or Claudia, 604-525-8163, or email: thestorytellingelders@gmail.com. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, selfesteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311. • Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse. Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-9417111. • The Family Resource Centre, located at Minnekhada middle school in Port Coquitlam, offers affordable Multi-sensory and Math Tutoring for students aged five and

up. Mentoring programs for girls and boys are also available for older children/ young teens. Registration is ongoing and programs run throughout the school year. Various times and days are available. Info at www.ldafn.com or by email at frcdistrict43@gmail.com. • Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@ shaw.ca. • Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www. girlguides.ca or call 1-800565-8111. • Kiddies Korner Preschool still has spaces available. Info: 604-9414919 or info@kkp.ca. • Tri-City Transitions is hosting My Money, My Choices: Financial Education for Women, a free program designed to empower women survivors of domestic violence. The program focus is to increase women’s economic participation and self-sufficiency through financial education and skill. Info and registration: 604-9416311 • Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who

are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with this confusing time and understand their feelings. Info: Kathy, 604-941-7111, Ext. 106.

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• Coquitlam Gogos (Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation) meet third Wednesday of each month, 1 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: Pam, 604469-0265. • Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise meets Tuesdays, 7:15 a.m., City Centre Aquatic Complex, 1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-4647706. • PoMo Men’s 55-plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Tony, 604-461-5901 or Bill, 604-464-1051. • Tri-City Singles Social Club offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, bowling and more. Meetings are normally held on the third Friday of each month at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clarke St., Port Moody. New members are welcome; membership is $25 per year. Info: Darline, 604466-0017 or Louise, 604941-8897, or tricityclub@ gmail.com.

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Advice and inspiration at the BC Home and Garden Show The 41st-annual BC Home and Garden Show is coming to Vancouver in February, so mark your calenders and get ready to be inspired. The show will take place between Feb. 19 and 23 at BC Place Stadium. Among this year’s celebrity guests are Bryan and Sarah Baeumler, Mike Holmes Jr. and Sherry Holmes. You’ll also find the Urban Fare Cooking Stage. Some of

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West Coast design. If gardening is one of your interests, you’ll enjoy the Living Melodies display, with more than 7,000 square feet of green space with flowers, water and stone features and outdoor furniture, inspired by famous music. The Better Gnomes and Gardens event brings well-known Vancouver residents such as Real Housewives of Vancouver’s Mary Zilba, Love It or List It Vancouver’s Todd Talbot and Global BC’s Steve Darling together with a very popular garden decoration: the gnome. The participants will decorate their own garden gnome and auction them off, with proceeds going towards Sole Food Street Farms. There will also be a spot to sit and have some tea at The Twinings English Tea Garden, or take in some fashion and art at Portobello West, inspired by London’s famous street market. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www. bchomeandgardenshow.com.

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To celebrate Chinese New Year, the next eight buyers of G3’s Phase 2 homes will be able to choose a lucky red envelope that will reveal a discount ranging from $6,888 to $8,888 off the purchase of their new home, which will be ready for occupancy in March.

Beauty comes in threes at Guildford’s G3 By Kerry Vital

Three is a lucky number at G3 Residences, an exciting condominium development in Surrey’s Guildford neighbourhood that features three buildings with a wide variety of floor plans, suitable for the needs of all discerning buyers. Right now, there is an exciting offer at G3! To celebrate Chinese New Year, the next 8 buyers of G3’s Phase 2 homes will get to pick a lucky red envelope that will reveal a

discount ranging from $6,888 to $8,888 off the purchase of their beautiful new home, ready for move-in March 2014! There are numerous benefits for being a G3 Residences homeowner. For one, this residential development offers its buyers ultimate convenience. Its location is key, central to the blossoming Guildford community. Buyers have easy access to the Port Mann Bridge, giving them quick entry into neighbouring areas of the Lower Mainland. As sales manager, Margaret Bird says, “the quality here is excellent … it’s been especially appealing to first-time buyers. We’ve seen a huge draw from Fraser Heights with parents wanting their kids to live nearby. You’re within walking distance to so much.” One of the most impressive things about G3 Residences is the beautiful views from some of the homes. “From the north-facing

homes you can see the (North Shore) mountains,” says Bird. “From the east-facing homes, you can see Mount Baker and that area. It’s gorgeous.” As completion nears, Bird points out that many of the floor plans available now are unique. “They’re one-off plans where they’re the only one in the building,” she says. Additionally, within walking distance to G3 is the newly renovated Guildford Town Centre, the Guildford Recreation Centre inclusive of a public library, fitness centre, and soon-to-be an aquatic facility, restaurants, and schools. The interior details of these homes are also contributors to their popularity among home buyers. These beautifully packaged homes come equipped with stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops and an eating bar perfect for a quick breakfast or evening cocktail party. Soft-closing cabinetry with brushed

nickel hardware is perfectly lit by the ceiling mounted track lighting and pendant lights. Laminate hardwood flooring is featured throughout the living areas, with lush carpeting in the bedrooms and imported porcelain tile in the kitchen, entry and bathrooms. The bathrooms are elegant and luxurious, with a deep soaker tub, semi-frameless glass shower and chic wall-mounted vanity light. Homeowners can still choose between two designer colour schemes, Sterling and Onyx, and will enjoy the nine-foot ceilings (higher on the top floor) and convenient frontloading washer and dryers that come with every home. Oversized storage and parking is also included. Residents will also have access to the G3 residents’ lounge, which will include a gym, fireside lounge and a guest suite, among other things The bathrooms are elegant and luxurious, with a deep soaker tub, semi-frameless glass shower and chic wall-mounted vanity light. G3 Residences is truly a balance between contemporary lifestyle and affordability. Available homes start at $149,900 for a studio, $182,900 for a one-bedroom and $223,900 for a two-bedroom. Take advantage of the limited time Chinese New Year offer and visit the G3 showroom at 10439 154th Street, Surrey, open every day except Friday between noon and 5 p.m. to pick up your lucky red envelope! For additional information, be sure to visit g3living.ca or call 604-588-8238.

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Kodiaks join ranks of basketball elite By Dan Ebenal The Tri-CiTy News

The Heritage Woods Kodiaks aren’t a secret anymore. The Kodiaks knocked off the St. George’s Saints 85-64 Saturday to continue their climb into the top 10 of B.C. high school basketball. “The boys played well with the exception of about four minutes in the second quarter,” said Kodiaks coach Chris Martin. He credited defensive pressure and strong shooting for the win and singled out the play of Tommy Tweedlie-Sexton, Jacob McMahon and Henry Choi. Martin says the top10 is wide open in B.C. high school basketball this year. “It’s a pretty weird year. I think there’s probably anyone in the top 20 that could do it,” said Martin, who believes the ranking helps keep the players focused. “Getting in that top 10, I don’t really pay too much attention to it, but for [the players] it means something,” he said, adding the players realize “You’ve got to practice like a top-10 team.” The Kodiaks will put their new top-10 ranking to the test when they tackle the Centennial Centaurs Friday before squaring off with the Port Moody Blues Saturday. “We need to continue

Heritage Woods Kodiak Jacob McMahon moves the ball down the court against the St. Georges Saints. The Kodiaks won the game 85-64. to focus on what we do best, working hard and making sure that we’re taking away our opponent’s strengths and not exposing our weaknesses,” said Martin, who would like to see his team improve its defensive game. “We’re not an overly

tall team so we have to play at a pretty high tempo. We like to push the ball and run.” The Terry Fox Ravens captured the Emerald Tournament last weekend in Vancouver. The Ravens held of the host Vancouver College Fighting Irish

82-74 in the final. “They shoot the ball extremely well in their own gym so that was our biggest concern, trying to limit their open looks,” said Ravens coach Steve Hanson. Neither team managed to build a doubledigit lead in the back-

and-forth game. “It was just a tight, tight game. I thought both teams played well defensively but in the fourth quarter we had a tough time running any of our offence. We just had some guys who were able to take guys on when all else fails,”

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said Hanson, who singled out the play of Liam Hancock and Mike West. “Mike received a firstteam all-star but Liam didn’t and I don’t know how he got missed.” With under two minutes to play, Jomari Reyes hit a three-pointer from six feet behind the

arc just as the shot clock was about to expire. “That got our bench jumping. Even though it was only a four-point lead, it felt like a dagger at that point.” Fox reached the final with a 63-54 win over the Sardis Falcons 63-54 after opening with a 77-66 win over Oak Bay. “Sardis is definitely one of the top teams in the province and I think that game our energy was through the roof,” said Hanson, who credited strong defence for the win. “That was a real coming-out game for Mike West. He had 26 or 28 points that game. He played like a beast that game, offensively and defensively.” The Riverside Rapids senior girls swept a pair of league games from Maple Ridge. Riverside held off Maple Ridge 72-62 Tuesday night. Vanessa Gee led the Rapids with 24 points, with Amanda Matsui netting 12 and Zuzia Zdziechowski hitting for 10. The Rapids battled b a c k f ro m a h a l f time deficit to get past Maple Ridge 67-54 last Thursday. Shae Sanchez paced the Rapid attack with 18 points while Dani Atignani supplied 13 points and added nine rebounds. Gee and Matsui also chipped in 12 points each. sports@tricitynews.com

Coquitlam curlers among local athletes headed to B.C. Games Coquitlam’s Nicholas Umbach has earned a berth at the B.C. Winter Games as part of the Tyler Tardi rink out of Langley. Umbach is third on the rink that outlasted Matthew McCrady’s Po r t Coquitlam rink at the juvenile playdown in Chilliwack. The McCrady rink — which includes third

Hayto Sato, second Zac Curtis and lead Jacob Umbach, all from Coquitlam — took the first game 6-1 before the Tardi rink bounced back with a 7-3 win. In the final game, Tardi took three in the seventh and buried two rocks in the eighth for a 5-3 win. The Tardi rink also knocked off Peace Arch’s Justin Fox rink

10-0 and the Coquitlam rink skipped by Ryan Harbrink 9-3. Team Drexel from Coquitlam also qualified to represent Zone 3 (Fraser Valley) at the Wi n t e r G a m e s s e t for Feb. 20-23 at the Mission Granite Curling Club. The Drexel rink — made up of skip Heather Drexel, third Sarah Loken, second

Janice Pang and lead Angelique Miller — outlasted Brianna Hanni’s rink out of Mission 9-6 in the final. Other Tri-City athletes who will be comp e t i n g at t h e B . C . Wi n t e r G a m e s i n Mission include: from Coquitlam, Amy Louie will compete in archery; Margarita Dionisio and Coco Lee in badminton;

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and Nikki Zawadzki in judo; Chiara Bordignon, Shanta Borrego, Pardise Elmi, Tamia Overes, Brielle Reaume, Anahita Sourate and Talia Tvergyak in netball; Leah Berman and Megha Moore in ringette; Owen Ternoway in freestyle skiing; and Maria (Min Jung) Kim and Steven (Jong Hun) Lim in figure skating.

From Port Moody, Kolya Goroupitch and Laura Hinton in judo; Carlie Graham in ringette; Lena Liljedahl and Katrina Voss in alpine skiing; Madison Parker, Kassidy Todd and Maxwell Todd in freestyle skiing; and Megan Cave and Scott Ciaran in speed skating. see MISSIOn, page 36

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Tri-City trio suits up with Team BC A trio of Tri-City players will head south with Team BC for the U 1 5 Fo o t b a l l U S A International Bowl. Running back Mahammed Hassan with the Centennial Centaurs, Terry Fox Raven linebacker Jeremie Kankolongo and Matthew Shuen, quarterback with both the Ravens and Coquitlam

ers in a full game Feb. 7 in Maverick Stadium at the University of Texas — Arlington. Team BC will be coached by former CJFL coach of the year Peter McCall, the head coach of Kelowna’s Rutland Voodoos. Joining McCall on the sidelines will be Tom Kudaba, co-coach of the Terry Fox Ravens senior varsity team.

Chargers minor football team, will make their way to Arlington, Tex. next month for the international showcase. Team BC will compete in a mini-game tournament Feb. 5 at AT&T Stadium, the $1.15-billion home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. The 40-member B.C. squad will then take on a team of American ninth grad-

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Julian Katz with the Port Moody Lordco Gunners attempts to dodge the check of a North Coquitlam United defender in U21 soccer action.

Eagles down Express A six-game unbeaten streak has quickly turned to a three-game winless slump for the Coquitlam Express. The Express fell 5-2 to the Eagles Wednesday night in Surrey. The Eagles jumped out to a 3-0 lead against the flow of the play. Coquitlam outshot Surrey 15-12 in the period and 39-28 on the night. Pierce Dushenko made 23 saves for the Express, who pulled to 3-1 midway through the second before the Eagles restored their three-goal lead five minutes later. Bo Pieper and Jace Hennig each had a goal and an assist for Coquitlam while Canon

Pieper contributed a pair of helpers. The Eagles Braedan Russell was named first star for his two-goal, one-assist performance. Coquitlam went 0-for-3 on the power play and no have failed to score in 13 opportunities over the last four games. Express sit in third place in the Coastal Conference with 51 points in 48 games, six points back of Prince George and nine ahead of Surrey. The Express are back in action this weekend when they travel to Prince George for a twogame series with the Spruce Kings.

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From Port Coquitlam, Cameron Fletcher and Elizabeth Wall will compete in archery; Michael Chan in badminton; Ben Felling and Jennifer Sillery in Special Olympics basketball; Jaymee Lynn in curl-

ing; Ashley Fitzpatrick in gymnastics; Madeleine Ericsson in hockey; Nathan Jette, Serena Pignatelli and Samantha Pignatelli in judo; Sydney Iverson in netball; Adrienne Pop in alpine skiing; and Graham Dowdie and Cara Maltese in speed skating.

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Sanderson strikes silver Coquitlam’s Ashley Sanderson struck silver at the 2014 M&M Meat Shops Canadian Junior Curling Championships. Sanderson was lead for Kalia Van Osch’s Nanaimo rink that fell 7-6 to Kelsey Rocque of Alberta last weekend in Liverpool, N.S. Alberta never trailed in the game, with B.C. drawing even with a deuce in the eighth. But Rocque’s

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team was able to blank the ninth and keep the hammer in the 10th where they scored a single for the win. The Van Osch rink finished second overall in the round-robin and defeated Nova Scotia’s Mary Fay in the semis to advance to the finals. Sanderson was named to the second all-star team for her record of 80%.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 5

IN MEMORIAM

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

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HERRING, Amelia “Bette”

Our Beautiful Angel Brianna Helen Kinnear

BARTEL (nee Suderman), Mary Helen Sept. 26, 1932 – Jan. 26, 2014

June 30, 1986 - February 3, 2009

My daughter - My sister My friend

Five long years have passed since you were tragically taken from us and not a day goes by that we don’t think of you and miss you and pray for answers. Losing you broke our hearts into more pieces than our hearts were made of and each day is another that we wake with a emptiness that never goes away. It’s not so much the dates or the anniversaries that bring up the sadness that we feel without you, as all the times we wish you were just a phone call away. We miss you, our family is broken and we will never be the same.

Mary passed away on January 26, 2014 late of Maple Ridge, B.C., age 81 years. Predeceased by her husband, Frank. Survived by her sons Howard, David & Dan. Graveside service to be held at 10am on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Maple Ridge Cemetery 21404 Dewdney Trunk Rd. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday February 8, 2014 at 10:30am at the South Abbotsford Mennonite Brethren Church 32424 Huntingdon Rd, Abbotsford, BC. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

There are moments in life when you miss someone so much that you just want to pick them up from your dreams and hug them for real. ~ You are a memory that sneaks out of my eye and rolls down my cheek ~ Loving & Missing you Forever,

Passed away on a beautiful Saturday afternoon surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Leonard

and her daughter Jayne. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Sandra (Randy), her grandchildren Sarah (Maury), Christina (Michael), Matthew (Kristin), Jordan (Shayleigh), Amanda, Jennifer, and greatgrandchildren Alia and Chase, as well as numerous family and friends across Canada and England. Bette was known to have quite the sweet tooth and a love of animals. A Service will be held Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at First Memorial Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Avenue, Port

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PETS

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 CHIHUAHUAS, male pups, 20 weeks old, $550 obo. Call 604-7947347

FEMALE YORKIE micro-chipped, reg’d, cert of pedigree. Video avail health records. $995. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

MALE COCKER - Micro-chipped Reg’d, cert of pedigree, video avail. health records. $995. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

604-537-4140 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

MALE POMERANIAN registered, micro-chipped, all health records, video avail. $995. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

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“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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604.220.JUNK(5865)

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

MALE WESTIE. Top of the line pup. Registered, email for more info. Video avail. $995. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com 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).

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APPLIANCES

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

Looking to buy stamps and whole collections. Email: swisshouse@shaw.ca

551

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

GARAGE SALES Moving Sale 1379 Halifax Ave. Port Coquitlam

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

www.pro-accpainting.com

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

Sunday Feb. 2nd. 11am - 5pm Household, Furniture, Sofas, TV’s, Tools, etc.

604-572-3733 560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE

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

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

372

SUNDECKS

BUSINESS FOR SALE: Gift & Sports Shop - downtown VCR - Robson St, 315 sq ft, rent $1000 pm; asking $30,000/obo + inventory Serious inquiries Only Contact Nizar at 604- 992-6272

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

627

HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com (604) 657-9422

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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

Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213

RENTALS 706

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

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TREE SERVICES

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RENTALS

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca Save-On Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

COMPLETE Roofing Ltd. Repairs & gutters, all roofs. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106

APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUILAM CENTRE. 2 bdrm+den, top flr, SE corner. 1000sqft+balcony. Ns/np. $1460/m. (604)817-2829 COQUITLAM Near Douglas Coll & transit. 2 Bedrooms 2 bath $1250 p/m. Rent incl. 4 Appl & laundry. Fitness cntr & pool. Sorry No Pets. Refs required. 604-360-1285 Coquitlam:

Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent.

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

APARTMENT/CONDO

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

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

(604)936-5755 ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

AUTO FINANCING 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.

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2232 McAllister Ave

(604)941-7721 RENAISSANCE 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

Welcome Home !

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL P. MOODY OFFICE FOR LEASE Gorgeous 344 sq.ft. Ideal for Mortg. Broker, accountant, realtor. High traffic flow. Street level entry. 3260 St. Johns. $1380/mo. Taxes and Strata fees incl. 604-937-7290

Call (604) 931-2670

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

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

711

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Eric Robert Floden and Barbara May Floden, Executors. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS 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.

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

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Re: The Estate Of Anne Susan Bond aka Ann Susan Bond, Deceased

Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 application fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $919/mo. 3 bdrms. $1029/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1134/mo. Shares $2500.

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

No pets. Close to amen.

McIntosh Plaza Suit Mature Adults 22330 McIntosh Avenue

(604)463-6841 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apts, $810 & $830/mo, and a 2 Bdrm T/H $885/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-464-0034 PORT COQUITLAM

Bright Clean & Spacious 2 Bdrm (corner suite) $925 New carpet, paint, appliances 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

812

AUTO SERVICES

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

NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, February 2nd 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442

845

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HOMES FOR RENT

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 .

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Notice To Creditors And Others

Do you want to live in the security of a family community?

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

MAPLE RIDGE

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ROOMS FOR RENT

COQUITLAM. Rm in new hse, furn or unfurnished. $450 + utils. food. 604-944-0407 or 604-600-0947

750

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COQUITLAM. BRAND NEW bright 2 bdrm, 1000 s/f, 7 appls. Nr all amenities/bus stop. $1050 incl utils, cable, net, sec syst. 778-839-7090 COQUITLAM Mundy Prk 2bdr gr/lvl full bath, shared laundry. Avail now. N/S. $925 incl utils. 604-617-3599. COQUITLAM W.W. Plateau 2 bdrm gr/lvl, full bath, shared w/d, pkng, avail Feb 1st onward. NS/NP. $900 incl utils. Call 604-942-6217. Douglas Collage area. Large 2/bdrm, NS/NP. All appls, $1100 incl utils. Now. 604-944-0952 PORT COQUITLAM large 2 bdrm grnd lvl suite with full bath. NS/NP. Avail immed. Call 604-945-7760 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 PORT MOODY CENTRAL. 2/bdrm ground level. Priv entry. Full bath. $900/mo. March 1. (604)931-9059

751

SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM Ctr. 3 Bdrm suite up: 2baths, spec view, w/d, d/w, 10 min walk to greenline, D.College ns/np, resp, work ref’s $1800 +utils. Also: 3Bdr gr/lvl ste down: sep livrm, w/d, d/w, $1350 +utils. 604-781-1703 COQUITLAM. New 1 bdrm upper $720 + 1/4 utils. Cbl/net incl. NS/NP 604-944-0407 or 604-600-0947 COQUITLAM. Nice, quiet top floor, renovated 3 bdrm. F/p, w/d, n/p, $1150 + half utils. 604-809-9850.

752

TOWNHOUSES

Sorry no pets.

FIVE STAR ROOFING

810

PORT COQUITLAM - Newly renovated, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amens, WC Exp - 1 & 2 Bdrm apts available. - Lrg, bright, incl heat, h/water, f/s, priv balc, window coverings. - Laundry & storage on ea floor. - Plenty of pkng avail. No Pets. - Wheelchair accessible

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

604-464-3550

706

TRANSPORTATION

COQUITLAM

Clean, very quiet, large,

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PLUMBING

COQUITLAM

Heat SH/W S Prkg S Jan 15th.

Ph: 604-942-4383

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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RENTALS

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

FEMALE PEKINGESE top of the line pup, reg’d. Email for more info. Video avail. $995. 604-353-8750. charlesfoyers@gmail.com

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PETS

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

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