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Brother charged in killing Victim, 33, taught at North Surrey secondary school

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A 27-year-old Coquitlam man is facing second-degree murder charges after the body of his sister was found Sunday inside the Westwood Plateau townhome where he lived.

Jarek Paderewski made his first court appearance on Monday

in the death of his sister, 33-year-old Maja Paderewska, a teacher in Surrey.

The RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said investigators are still trying to determine what led up to the woman’s death.

“The motive is not known yet,” said Sgt. Adam MacIntosh of IHIT. “It is still the subject of the investigation.

We are trying to find out what exactly occurred.” see SUSPECT, page A6

Mayors promise new transit plan Ref. must exclude cash for existing services: Moore

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Corrine Hunt, known for her work co-designing the medals for the Vancouver Olympics, was commissioned to create a series of wood carvings that were installed at Port Coquitlam city hall this week. They were unveiled Monday and provide a welcome to visitors to the hall. For more, see story on page A3.

Metro Vancouver mayors have agreed to try to meet the province’s June 30 deadline to hammer out a 10-year prioritized plan of transportation in-

vestments that could be the basis for a referendum on new TransLink taxes by mid-2015.

The regional mayors council agreed last Friday to form an initial working group, chaired

by Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore, to quickly work to develop the regional transportation vision and plan. see LIMIT, page A9

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Ready for 25th Festival du Bois Mackin Park is prepped for the big French event

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• Festival du Bois runs at Mackin Park (at the corner of Brunette Avenue and King Edward Street) in Coquitlam on March 1 (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and March 2 (10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Admission is $12/$8/$5 (kids under five get in free; a family package is $30). Free shuttles will run every 15 minutes from the Ikea parking lot.

For advance tickets or the entertainment line-up, visit festivaldubois.ca or call 1-800-838-3006.

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The street banners are up. So is the Grand Chapiteau over the tennis courts at Coquitlam’s Mackin Park.

And, despite the snowfall this week, organizers of the 25th annual Festival du Bois are confident there will be clear skies — and no mud — for the biggest FrenchCanadian party of the year.

Sponsored in part by The Tri-City News, the milestone event kicked off last Thursday with the first Dîner en Plaid, a sold-out meal to fundraise for the festival.

Tomorrow (Thursday) will see the launch of a new art exhibit at Place des Arts, titled“We’re Not Out of the Woods,” while the Maillardville landmark will host a show by Fransaskois singer-songwriter Alexis Normand on Friday night.

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Johanne Dumas (centre right), executive and artistic director of Coquitlam’s Festival du Bois, with staff from the Société francophone de Maillardville.

Société francophone de Maillardville will transform Mackin Park,

which last year underwent a multi-million dollar upgrade, for the

festivities.

Johanne Dumas, the festival’s executive

and artistic director for 18 years, said FrenchCanadian music and children’s activities will be plentiful, with traditional fare such as pea soup, tourtiere, sugar pie and poutine served until 8 p.m. on Saturday. On Sunday, the Kinsmen will be pouring maple syrup over pancakes at their 10 a.m. breakfast.

Dumas said many Quebecois, Celtic and world folk music bands have returned to Festival du Bois to honour its quarter century. She pointed to the Yves Lambert Trio and JouTou for “supporting our initiative over the years.... Festival du Bois is not about big names — it’s just music to have a good time.”

Since 1990, the franco-

phone fête has evolved to include more multicultural components — people of Iranian, Chinese and Korean heritage are also involved — and more entertainment geared for families. That, Dumas said, has been a draw for residents outside of the Tri-Cities: Of the 10,000 attendees last year, a third came from Vancouver while another third hailed from other Metro suburbs.

“All communities in the region have the same look with rivers and mountains,” Dumas said, “and we have that too. But we’ve also been able to tap into our local roots by showcasing Maillardville as the cradle of French-Canada in B.C.” jwarren@tricitynews.com

From Olympic medals to PoCo ‘welcome’

By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

When Corrine Hunt was commissioned to design a series of wood carvings that were unveiled at Port Coquitlam city hall this week, she admits she did not know a lot about the community.

But the Vancouver artist, who is perhaps best known for her work codesigning the medals for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, said she began to learn about the city and its surrounding natural environment over the course of her work.

While most people think of PoCo as a growing suburban municipality, the fish, bears and vegetation at the city’s edge had the greatest influence on the art installation, she said.

“You get to know about the city,” she said.

“But beyond the city,

Teachers to vote on a strike

By Tom Fletcher BlaCk Press

Public school teachers will take a strike vote next week, BC Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker said yesterday.

“Unreasonable proposals” from the province’s negotiating team that prompted the vote include wage increases lower than what other public sector unions have received and a continued refusal to put class size and special needs support limits back into the contract, Iker said at a press conference inVancouver.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said after a year of bargaining, the BCTF has yet to present a wage demand. “Our negotiators presented a package of proposals. We are still waiting to see the full proposal, including the wages, from the BCTF.” Iker confirmed the union has not yet made a wage proposal after a year of negotiations to replace a contract that expired in June 2013.

The union described the government’s offer as a 0.5% increase on ratification, not retroactive, making it three years with no increase.

Iker said any strike action would be phased in, and would not immediately include forcing teachers to stop extra-curricular volunteer work, withholding report cards or walking off the job.

The vote will be taken March 4 to 6, with results to be announced the evening of March 6. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Artist Corrine Hunt took to the trails of Port Coquitlam to do research for a series of carvings that were commissioned by the city and that now hang above the reception desk at city hall. “Beyond the city,” she told The Tri-City News, “there is an environment that is extraordinarily beautiful.” there is an environment that is extraordinarily beautiful. I have discovered some of the trails and the kinds of animals that are here and what the wildlife is like.”

On Monday evening, her series of side-byside wood carvings were unveiled at city

hall and now sit above the front counter welcoming people into the building. The project was commissioned to commemorate PoCo’s centennial last year and was made from a 100-yearold silver maple tree that was chopped down at Pitt River Road and

Shaughnessy Street.

She decided to apply for the project — her first city commission — because she said she liked the idea of tell PoCo’s story with the use of a tree. “It is based on the northwest coast Aboriginal style of art,” said Hunt. “I am from the

mid-coast but I also have influences from Alaska.

Some of it is directly influenced by the west coast style.”

Born in Alert Bay, Hunt (corrinehunt.ca) has been creating contemporary art since 1985 that reflects the themes and traditions of her

First Nations Komoyue and Tlingit heritage.

Her pieces can be seen in the Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino, Hilton Hotel in Whistler and the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada office in Vancouver. gmckenna@tricitynews.com – with files from Janis Warren

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As BC Housing hosts its first open house this week to gain public feedback on the future of the Riverview Hospital lands in Coquitlam, The Tri-City News reached out to its thousands of followers on social media recently to get their views on a possible redevelopment for the 102-year-old site, formerly used as a mental health institution.

Here’s a summary of what they told us:

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• “I feel Riverview should not be given over to the standard condo developer. It would be great if it could adapt the Italian model that resembles a rehabilitation [facility] for mental health, general health, a learning centre, community farming as well as living village.”

– Teresa, Coquitlam, via Facebook

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BC Housing’s drop-in open houses on the future of the Riverview Hospital lands will be held: • Thursday, Feb. 27, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Burquest Jewish community centre, 2860 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam; • Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Centennial Pavilion, Poirier community centre, 620 Poirier St., Coquitlam.

For more information, visit renewingriverview.com. years of rain and snow pour into the building to make it uneconomic to repair. BC Housing can start with fixing the 4x10 ft. hole in the roof at the upper rear of the building… The site should continue to be heated by some form of either steam or a hot water district heating system and should be made a requirement for any redevelopment.”

• Doug, Coquitlam, via Facebook

MENTAL HEALTH

• “I believe that we still need to have a mental health facility. The city has a history of providing mental health services… and there’s a place for that at Riverview. It may not require all the

grounds.You can also have compatible services while still saving the trees.”

– Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge, chair of the city’s Riverview Lands Advisory Committee, via email

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• “Why not a new hospital to replace RCH [Royal Columbian Hospital]?

• Chris, via Twitter

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– Steve, Coquitlam, via Twitter

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• “I would like to see one- to two-bedroom cottages for seniors to be either partially subsi-

dized for purchase or for co-op rental. We should not be forced to live in tiny, lacklustre homes just because we are seniors. We want to feel proud in our homes.”

– LeeAnn, PoCo, via Facebook

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Coquitlam RCMP is offering Grade 11 and 12 students in School District 43 an opportunity to learn about the various roles of the police officer.

Applications are being sought for the 2014 Introduction to Policing course that will run Monday evenings for seven weeks plus two all-day Saturday sessions.

The course will include presentations, hands-on training and demonstrations on a variety of police work, from diving to police dog services, forensic identification and the drugs section.

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Suspect lived in home with parents: police Ambulance paramedics, firefighters and police responded to a medical distress call Sunday at a Coquitlam home where a woman’s body was found.

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O n S u n d a y, B C Ambulance and the Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services responded to a medical distress call at a home in the 2900-block of Panorama Drive. The victim was found in the residence and a man was immediately taken into custody.

M a c I n t o s h wo u l d not say how the victim died but said an autopsy would be conducted Tuesday.

Neither the suspect nor the victim were known to police and MacIntosh said he was unaware whether RCMP had visited the home prior to the incident.

“There is still a lot of work that has to occur,” he said. “We will have to complete the collection of evidence.

The suspect is believed to have lived at the townhouse with his parents but the victim is believed to have resided in Surrey, where she was a teacher at North Surrey second-

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Many people took to Facebook and Twitter to express their condolences for the loss.

Former North Surrey student Tanu Gill told

CBC that Paderewska would often stay late at the school to mentor students.

“If you ever needed something, you could instantly go to Miss Paderewska. You know she’s always there after school, during lunch and you could talk to her about anything.”

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Candidates in last fall’s Coquitlam byelection collectively spent more than $120,000 on their campaigns.

According to the disclosure statements that contenders were required to file by Monday — 120 days after the Oct. 26, 2013, election — Chris Wilson, who topped the polls, spent $22,771 for promotional materials and staff to win his seat on city council.

But the biggest vote getter wasn’t the biggest spender: Bonita Zarrillo, who captured the second spot in the byelection, shelled out $26,875 in advertising and pay for campaign workers.

Wilson and Zarrillo shared an office for the campaign and the two union-endorsed candidates brought in big labour bucks; among their

contributors: New Westminster and District Labour Council, C U P E WILSON BC, CUPE Local 561 (School District 43 and Coquitlam library support staff), CUPE Local 386 (Coquitlam city workers) and COPE 378 (public and private sectors). As well, they received money from developers such as Polygon Homes, Beedie, Morningstar Homes, Brook Pooni Associates (consultants for Riverview Hospital’s redevelopment) and Wesbild. And the pair also scooped contributions from CoquitlamMaillardville NDP MLA Selina Robinson and Great Canadian Gaming Corp.

I n t o t a l , Wi l s o n brought in $34,580 while Zarrillo took $26,876 in donations. By comparison, the top two candidates in the 2010 byelection — winner Neal Nicholson and Terry

O’Neill, w h o eventually won a spot on council in the 2011 general ZARRILLO election — raised $34,623 and $18,709 respectively.

Meanwhile, one of the largest discrepancies between funds raised and spent was in Barrie Lynch’s campaign. The former city councillor, who lost his seat after unsuccessfully challenging Mayor Richard Stewart in 2011, placed fourth in last fall’s byelection while forking over $21,462 for promotional materials and collected $13,300 from unions, developers and businesses.

Among his big donor s, acco rdin g to his documents, were: CUPE Local 873 (BC Ambulance paramedics), CUPE BC, Great Canadian Gaming Corp., Wesbild, RPMG Holdings and Blue Sky Properties (Bosa Properties).

Lynch wasn’t alone.

Doug Macdonell, another former city councillor attempting to regain a spot at city hall, also spent more than he raised in the byelection, in which he placed third. Macdonell’s papers show he had $13,075 in bills but garnered less than $9,000 for his campaign. His donors were developers, businesses and the Coquitlam firefighters’ union local.

A n d Po r t M o o dy resident Ben B.H. Kim raised $300 but spent 36 times more on advertising, signs and campaign workers, his disclosure reveals.

At a cost of $143,000 for a 9.23% turnout, the Coquitlam byelection was held to replace Robinson and Linda Reimer, who resigned as city councillors after being elected as MLAs last May.

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PoCo tightens sign regs Public property designated for election signs

By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy NeWs

Candidates in Port Coquitlam’s civic election this fall will face restrictions on where they can put up campaign signs.

On Monday, PoCo council voted unanimously in favour of an election signs bylaw that designated 13 permitted areas for signs on public property.

The regulations restrict candidates to one sign per location and they can go up no sooner than 10 days before the vote; as well, they must be removed within three days of the election.

The public properties where signs are permitted include: • Shaughnessy boulevard north of Nacht Avenue; north of Eastern Drive; and between Manning Avenue and Lougheed; • Mary Hill Bypass boulevard south of Pitt River Road; • Kingsway boulevard in front of 1855 and 1275 Kingsway Ave.; and from Kelly Avenue to Wilson Avenue; • Oxford Connector median; • Westwood Street boulevard south of Kitchener Avenue; • Maple Street boulevard south of Kingsway; • Coast Meridian Road boulevard south of Salisbury Avenue; • and Coast Meridian north of

Coast Meridian Connector.

Those who do not comply with the city’s election bylaw will have their signs removed and could face a fine of up to $150, which will be charged to the candidate or his or her elector organization.

Coquitlam city council, meanwhile, is considering election bylaw changes aimed at improving voter turnout. Proposed changes include: allowing election signs to go up 14 days before the vote; allowing candidates to have larger signs at and outside their campaign headquarters; and having city staff install large signs at key locations to remind the public about the election. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Putting a stop to bullying on Pink Shirt Day… Kerry Vital / Black Press Names such as Amanda Todd and Rehtaeh Parsons are sadly wellknown to many Canadians. Both teens committed suicide after years of bullying at the hands of classmates. On Feb. 26, Canadians will recognize Pink Shirt Day, a day devoted to preventing bullying and helping children and teens who are being victimized.

For some people, bullying hits very close to home. Tad Milmine, now an RCMP constable, is one of them.

As a child, Milmine was bullied relentlessly by classmates and locked in the basement by his stepmother every day for 12 years. His father, an alcoholic, never tried to help him, even when Milmine’s stepmother verbally abused him.

“I always held out hope that one day an adult would see that I was in the basement and perhaps ‘rescue’ or ‘save’ me,” he

says. “No one ever came.”

At 17, Milmine ran away from home and cut all ties with his father and stepmother. Still, he struggled with being extremely introverted and emotional.

While he had dreamed of being a police officer for much of his life, he didn’t feel confident enough to act on that dream. At 33, he finally felt able to take that step and do what he loved after encouragement from an officer he met while playing baseball.

“I never acted on my dream because I truly believed it was just a dream,” he says. “I thought that dreams Join the cause and weren’t meant to be achieved.” buy a pink shirt at Milmine was moved by the 2011 pinkshirtday.ca suicide of Ontario teen Jamie Hubley, who killed himself after or at London Drugs years of bullying for being gay and a figure skater, to start Bullying Ends Here, a website that tells Hubley’s story as well as his own. Milmine has travelled all over Canada and the U.S. speaking to students and encouraging them to contact him if they need help. In the presentations, he shares his own story and that of Hubley, and tells the students that he understands what it’s like to be an outcast, and that he too is gay, just like Hubley. He shares this information to point out that he is no different than the people listening to him in the audience.

“I never let my sexuality stand in the way of living out a dream,” Milmine says. “I never let the negativity while growing up stand in my way.”

Milmine’s presentations are done on his own time and with his own money.

“I always wanted to ‘help’ people and today I am lucky enough to be in that position,” says Tad Milmine Milmine. “Youth need to know that nobody can help them if they don’t speak up. You have to share, have to ask for help. Give us a chance to help.”

Sixty-four per cent of Canadian children have been bullied at school at some point, according to the Pink Shirt Day campaign, and 40 per cent of Canadian employees are bullied at the workplace on a weekly basis.

“Pink Shirt Day gets people talking,” Milmine says.

“People are talking about it leading up to it, and on the day itself. You’re going to talk about why you’re wearing a pink shirt that day, and youth are reminded of the resources available to them.”

Pink Shirt Day was started in Nova Scotia by two teenage boys who, after seeing another male student bullied for wearing a pink shirt, decided to gather their friends and all wear pink to school. CKNW AM 980 was inspired by their action, and since 2007 has raised over $650,000 for anti-bullying programs in B.C. through the sale of their pink shirts.

You can purchase your own shirt at London Drugs or online. This year’s campaign is being presented by Coast Capital Savings, with Black Press as a media partner.

For more information about Pink Shirt Day, visit www.pinkshirtday.ca.

Milmine’s website can be found at www.bullyingendshere.ca.

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The dangers of Ask.fm The website and smartphone app Ask.fm is a social-networking site where people can ask other users questions. It’s extremely popular with pre-teens and teens, but recently it has become well-known for facilitating cyber-bullying instead. It has been referenced in several suicide cases around the world as part of the bullying the victim experienced that led to their suicide.

The biggest issue with Ask.fm is that questions can be submitted anonymously, and content is not monitored, so abuse of the service can be rampant with no repercussions to the user. Even if someone is blocked, that person can still view profiles and see other interactions, and privacy settings cannot be increased as they can on Facebook and Twitter.

According to RCMP Const. Tad Milmine, the Latvia-based website also sends daily spam with messages suggesting users kill themselves and calling them ugly, among others, with no name attached.

Parents are urged to monitor all social media accounts and talk to their children about their online activities in an effort to prevent cyberbullying, and remember that the terms of service of Facebook, Twitter and Ask.fm require users to be at least 13.

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Bullying is an important issue in our schools, workplaces, homes, and over the Internet. The City of Coquitlam wants everyone to stand up against bullies and step in to stop it when we see it happening.

Mayor, Council and the City of Coquitlam invite everyone to wear pink on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 to demonstrate that we will not tolerate bullying anywhere.

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Limit property tax hikes: mayors continued from front page That group is aiming to report back to the mayors council by April 15.

The projects are expected to include broad bus service increases, rapid transit extensions in Vancouver and Surrey, and the replacement of the Pattullo Bridge.

The mayors also spelled out their expectations of the province in a Feb. 24 letter to Transportation Minister Todd Stone.

They insist the province concede that property tax hikes for TransLink be limited to the additional 3% increases the transportation authority is already authorized to raise each year without the mayors’ approval.

And they expect the new funding sources on the table to finance the plan would include a vehicle levy, regional sales tax, gas tax, carbon tax, road pricing and related bridge tolling, apart from already tolled provincial bridges.

Stone has said the province would be reluctant to give up future toll revenue from the bridges and highways it runs — which include the Port Mann Bridge and the Massey Tunnel, whose replacement might also be tolled — and would instead want to retain that money to maintain and replace those crossings.

He has also said the province still believes higher property taxes to TransLink are justifiable.

The minister told reporters Tuesday the province is willing to discuss all of the funding sources the mayors are seeking.

“There are no preconditions,” Stone said. “At this point, we’re not ruling anything out.”

Critical to any deal with the province is a promised legislated reform of TransLink’s governance structure to give the mayors more control over spending priorities.

Legislation was expected to be introduced this week.

The mayors council wants the power to set both capital project priorities for TransLink and approve its annual operating budget.

That’s much more power than the current model, where the unelected professional board controls all spending within the existing budget and must only get the mayors’ approval for significant new revenue increases to fund major expansions.

The letter to Stone also indicates the mayors would reject a referendum if it raises money for basic operating costs.

PoCo’s Moore said a new funding source may be needed to maintain existing TransLink service levels, which could otherwise be cut due to rising operating costs if a referendum is for any reason pushed back to

the 2018 civic elections (the province has said that starting this fall, civic elections will be for four-year terms).

He said covering the rising costs for the service that now exists should not be put to a referendum because defeat means “you could take steps backward” and remove service.

“If the minister wants to run a referendum on expanding the transportation and transit system, that’s what we’re going to deliver for him — a plan for that,” he said. jnagel@blackpress.ca

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hen something subversive yet important is coopted and adopted by almost everyone, does it still have meaning? Does it still have value?

That’s the question that can be asked now that Pink Shirt Day (today) has taken hold across North America.

In the last seven years, Pink Shirt Day has grown from a spontaneous and risky act of protest by a couple of students in a Nova Scotia high school to an international campaign that has inspired many.

It has spurred political action, spread awareness that bullying can be challenged with education and understanding, and generated thousands of dollars for anti-bullying programs. Millions now don pink T-shirts at their schools and workplaces to let people know they are against bullying.

But when has anyone ever been for bullying?

Bullying is an insidious cancer that has long existed in the human race. It is a kind of currency of exchange between powerful people and vulnerable challengers.

It goes on behind closed doors, in back alleys and on the internet, but also out in the open in workplaces and classrooms.

It also must be recognized that for kids, bullying is nuanced behaviour stemming from deep-seated psychological issues, requiring sensitivity, not labelling.

Pink Shirt Day has undoubtedly been valuable in getting us to face up to the truth that society has long sanctioned bullying behaviour — rewarded it even, enabling bullies to become powerful people in the workplace, the executive suite and any place that individuals come together to collaborate and work.

But as a catalyst for change, has Pink Shirt Day run its course now that it is as ubiquitous as Santa Claus?

Does the colour pink on everything from cars to cupcakes really help kids tormented by online trolls or workers cowed by bullying colleagues?

Spending money for programs to change behaviour and attitudes is a good thing. But it may be time for another subversive act of protest, something that kids themselves come up with that has nothing to do with adults and their agendas.

B.C.’s grizzly bear hunt isn’t going anywhere soon BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA little-noticed protest tent sprouted up on the rainsoaked B.C. legislature grounds earlier this month.

Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver spoke, asking whether B.C. residents would tolerate trophy hunting of killer whales. That would be a federal matter but the point is vividly made about the onset of B.C.’s traditional spring grizzly bear hunt.

It’s bigger this year, with Kootenay and Chilcotin wildlife management regions reopened after closures were enacted to preserve grizzly populations. In all, more than 1,000 grizzly bears are up for grabs. As with limitedentry hunts for deer and other animals, only about a third of those hunts are successful in an average year.

The rally was sponsored by the Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative, the partnership with U.S.-directed environment groups

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It produced a survey showing that 88% of B.C. residents oppose trophy hunting, and its California experts calculate a 10-fold increase in value when bear hunting gives way to bear watching.

The Raincoast Conservation Society has bought up half a dozen guiding territories on the remote B.C. coast. Combined with government restrictions, more than half the coast is now off limits to bear hunting. Naturally, activists want the whole province shut down.

Wildlife management is the responsibility of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson. He has heard plenty from all sides and he maintains that bear watching and bear hunting will continue to coexist in B.C. Thomson has just introduced legislation to permit hunting guide territories to be operated by corporations as well as individuals. This is a long-sought change, allowing First Nations companies and others access to bank loans to expand the industry.

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Non-resident hunters are required to hire a licensed guide-outfitter. Resident hunters pay $32 for a one-year hunting licence and $80 for a grizzly bear tag. Non-Canadians pay $180 for the licence and $1,030 for a chance at a grizzly.

Hunting in general is making a comeback in B.C. Ministry data show the number of hunting licences sold had declined to 85,633 in 2006 but recovered to reach 97,828 by 2013.

Thomson credits the work of the BC Wildlife Federation, which runs hunter training courses. Another program, Becoming an Outdoor Woman, has helped revive hunting and camping as family activities, he said.

Growing up hunting in northeastern B.C., I was taught not to shoot anything I’m not prepared to eat. I also remember the struggles to protect caribou and other endangered prey species that at one time had B.C. biologists resorting to shooting wolves from helicopters.

The reopening of grizzly bear territories is marketed to urban residents as a horrible crime against nature. In fact, it’s a sign of increasing population.

Problems in B.C. wildlife these days include the fragile mountain caribou herds of the Kootenays, which have been subject to intensive management, including relocation.

The ministry has also begun a five-year study of declining moose populations across a vast area of the Interior subject to salvage logging in the wake of the pine beetle epidemic.

Vancouver media recently highlighted a grizzly hunt by NHL journeyman Clayton Stoner. Typically, U.S. enviros promoted the deceased bear by name,“Cheeky,”and photos showed its carcass stripped to the skeleton by scavengers after Stoner left with the hide, paws and head.

They don’t mention that the same fate awaits animals that die of starvation or other natural causes, which increase when animals overpopulate. As with many B.C. issues, there’s a cartoon version sold to impressionable city dwellers, and then there’s the truth.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and bclocalnews.com.

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Milne worked to preserve PoCo history

The city of Port Coquitlam is mourning the passing of a longserving volunteer whose efforts ensured the city’s past will be preserved for future generations.

Lois Milne, who died Feb. 19 at the age of 83, is remembered as a dedicated volunteer whose passion for local history helped create the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society.

“It is still a shock to me that Lois has passed away,”said Pippa VanVelzen, past president of the society.“She was my friend and mentor.

She was Port Coquitlam’s encyclopedia. Her incredible memory for names and dates was amazing.

“Lois was a founding member of Heritage but that wasn’t all that she was involved in,” VanVelzen said.“I first met her on the Community In Blooms committee. We got on like a house on fire!

It was her passion that encouraged me to become a member of Heritage.”

Coun. Michael Wright, the city’s longest serving politician, remembers Milne as one of PoCo’s most active volunteers whose legacy will be the

preservation of city history in a museum and archives, now housed at Leigh Square.

Wright noted that Milne worked at the reference desk at Terry Fox Library and it may have been having to answer questions from patrons that led her to getting involved in heritage preservation.

Milne was also involved in helping authors such as Chuck Davis and Edith Chambers in recording PoCo history in local books.

Milne’s involvement in heritage preservation dates back some time, when materials were stored on the top floor of PoCo’s northside fire hall, Wright said. Many of these materials are now stored at Heritage at Leigh Square, which opened to much fanfare last year.

Milne was also involved with the May Day Committee, the Friends of Terry Fox Library, Wilson Centre Advisory Committee and, when she moved into Amica at Mayfair, she became chair of the residents’ committee,VanVelzen said.

For her work, Milne was honoured with a volunteer award from the city and with the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award.

According to the family, a celebration of life will be held but no date has been set. Milne, a mother of five daughters, was predeceased by her husband Keith. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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A celebration of life will be held Sunday for longtime Tri-Cities community activist Anita Van Ginkel, who died recently.

A teacher in School District 43 before she retired,Van Ginkel was active in politics and the peace movement, and is remembered fondly by Dawn Back, former MP and provincial MLA, as a tireless worker.

“She demonstrated a steadfast commitment to more inclusion and social justice for everyone. I greatly admired her intelligence, insight and incredible work ethic,” Black said in a prepared statement.

Van Ginkel, the mother of former Port Moody city councillor Cynthia Van Ginkel, was involved in community organizations such as Delta Kappa Gamma, the Coquitlam Retired Teachers’ Association, the local Council of Canadians and the Coquitlam Farmers Market.

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Books your children won’t want to put down A GOOD READ Dianne Allan

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ere are some great reading suggestions for kids in Grades 4 and 5 that are interesting for both girls and boys.

The Paper House

by Lois Peterson is the inspiring story of 10-yearold Safiya, who lives in the Kibera slum outside Nairobi. Safiya spends her days rummaging through the garbage dump for things she can sell to support herself and her grandmother.

“Everything was different in Kibera.The noises were louder and the smells stronger. Flies

hovered above trenches of mucky water. Garbage lay everywhere. Packs of dogs roamed the alleys, barking and howling, rooting for food

Kids’ Kevin will perform in PoCo A Canadian comedy legend will perform at a Port Coquitlam improv club next month.

Kids in the Hall founder Kevin McDonald — a Gemini-award winner for writing and acting — will return to Second Storey Theatre for a special show on Saturday, March 8.

McDonald will start with a stand-up routine, KEVIN MCDONALD which will be followed by sketch comedy. He will wrap up the evening by improvising with Second Storey’s main stage cast.

“Even if you grew up religiously watching Kids in the Hall, Kevin will surprise you,” said Graham Myers, company owner and artistic director, in a release.

“There’s something exciting and hilariously uncanny about never knowing what he’ll do next. I’m honoured to have him play on our stage again.”

Tickets, $15, are available online at sst.com or at the door for $20.

The event contains adult content and may not be suitable for children. jwarren@tricitynews.com

Belcarra fresh air hike You can enjoy the benefits of the sea breeze and the forest air on Saturday with a fresh air hike at Belcarra Regional Park.

A Metro Vancouver park interpreter will lead a walk from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. along the Admiralty Trail to Burns Point. Hikers will travel along the shoreline and take in views of Burrard Inlet through a west coast forest with towering Douglas fir, hemlock and cedar trees while learning about the ecosystem at the park.

The walk is for people 13 years of age and older.

Cost is $3.35 per person for youths and seniors, $5.50 for adults.

Advance registration required. To register, visit www.metrovancouveronline.org or call 604-432-6359, quoting barcode 5604.

To find out about other Metro Vancouver programs, visit the events calendar at www.metrovancouver.org.

and getting in snarling fights… Fires sometimes destroyed whole rows of shacks. Gangs threatened old people and women and little kids.”Safiya finds beautiful magazine pictures in the dump that inspire her to create a better life for her and her grandmother.The author, Peterson, is Canadian and lives in Surrey — and she works in a library.

The Contest by Gordon Korman is the first book in the Everest series.

A young boy, Dominic, enters a contest to be the youngest person to climb Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain.

Twenty of the country’s top climbers have to compete for four spots.“On

Everest, everything above 25,000 feet is known as the Death Zone.There, overpowering wind gusts approaching 200 miles per hour can wrench a strong person clear off the mountain, and bonechilling night-time cold of 100 degrees below zero causes frostbite and hypothermia.”The other books in the series are The Climb and The Summit.

Poppy by Avi is the irresistible tale of a tiny mouse who ends up battling a huge, horned owl, Mr. Ocax, so that she can lead her family to a better life — a wonderful story of bravery and courage.

“For an instant the two of them, owl and mouse, confronted each other.

Then a look of horrible rage passed across the owl’s face… Now there was nothing he’d not do to kill her.”There are four other Poppy books: Ragweed, Poppy and Rye, Ereth’s Birthday and Poppy’s Return.

The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies is the story of a brother and sister, Evan and Jesse, who launch an all-out war to see who can sell the most lemonade before school starts. Even though they have always viewed the world in different ways, Evan and Jesse had always been close until Jesse skips a grade and is going to be in Evan’s class.The battle heats up and Jesse tries to sabo-

tage Evan’s lemonade.

“She filled that bag and two more with flies… she plunged the bag into the lemonade… she found two green inchworms and a fuzzy gypsy moth caterpillar. She tossed them into the cooler.Then she threw in a fistful of dirt for good measure.”

The other books in this series are The Lemonade Crime, The Bell Bandit and The Candy Smash.

The Sky is Falling by Kit Pearson is set during the Second World War, when children were sent from England to live in Canada, where they would be safe from the war. A brother and sister, Norah and Gavin, travel across the ocean

together. Norah is only 10 years old and does not want to leave her family; she doesn’t know who she’ll be living with when she gets to Canada. The Sky is Falling is the first book in the Guests of War trilogy.The other two books are Looking at the Moon and The Lights go on Again. Pearson is a Canadian author and former librarian.

If you are looking for more great titles, don’t hesitate to ask a librarian — we are always happy to recommend books.

A Good Read is a column

by Tri-City librarians that is published every Wednesday. Dianne Allan works at Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

Pattullo Bridge Review Consultation Postponed TransLink is deferring announced public consultation regarding the Pattullo Bridge, which was to begin next week. This deferral will allow TransLink time to work with the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation to respond to last week’s request from the Province that the Council work with TransLink to develop a plan for transportation in the region. As the Pattullo Bridge is one of the key priorities for the region, TransLink needs time to confirm with the Mayors’ Council how options for this project will fit into the regional plan, which the Mayors have been asked to deliver by June 30, 2014.

TransLink anticipates completing this work as quickly as possible and commencing Phase 2 public consultation of the Pattullo Bridge Review later this spring. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please watch for notification of upcoming consultation opportunities at www.pattullobridgereview.ca.

Pattullo Bridge Review – Public Consultation February 24 – March 14, 2014

D E N O P T S PO

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE*

SMALL GROUP MEETING SCHEDULE*

The first half of the open house will be a drop-in format. The second half will consist of a short presentation followed by a question and answer session.

Small group meetings are scheduled for two hours, and are a sit-down meeting format.

COMMUNITY

DATE / TIME

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DATE / TIME

LOCATION

Coq. Found. fundraiser

Surrey

Thursday, February 27 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Bridgeview Elementary School 12834 115A Avenue

New Westminster

Monday, February 24 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Inn at the Quay 900 Quayside Drive

New Westminster

Saturday, March 1 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Inn at the Quay 900 Quayside Drive

New Westminster

Monday, February 24 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Inn at the Quay 900 Quayside Drive

Burgers, brews and bids are on the agenda next week for a pub night for the Coquitlam Foundation.

A silent auction, starting at 6 p.m., will be part of the foundation fundraiser March 6 at Woody’s on Brunette.

A $20 ticket buys attendees a burger and a beer or wine and evening will feature a 50/50 draw in addition to the silent auction.

Tickets are available by contacting the foundation’s executive director, Dale Clarke, at dclarke@coquitlamfoundation.com or by calling 604-468-9598. All proceeds support the foundation’s charitable causes.

For more information, visit coquitlamfoundation. com.

Coquitlam

Saturday, March 1 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Place Maillardville 1200 Cartier Avenue

New Westminster

Monday, February 24 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Inn at the Quay 900 Quayside Drive

Surrey

Monday, March 3 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

City Centre Library 10350 University Drive

Surrey

Wednesday, February 26 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Bridgeview Community Centre 11475 – 126A Street

Coquitlam

Tuesday, March 4 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex 633 Poirier St

Surrey

Wednesday, February 26 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Bridgeview Community Centre 11475 – 126A Street

New Westminster

Wednesday, March 5 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sapperton Pensioners’ Hall 318 Keary St.

Surrey

Wednesday, February 26 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Bridgeview Community Centre 11475 – 126A Street

Surrey

Saturday, March 8 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Bridgeview Elementary School 12834 115A Avenue

New Westminster

Monday, March 10 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Inn at the Quay 900 Quayside Drive

* Please check www.pattullobridgereview.ca for any potential revisions to these schedules.

Please register g to attend a small g group p meeting g by going to www.pattullobridgereview.ca or calling 604-684-6840.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 27 • Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Pine Crt., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496.

FRIDAY, FEB. 28 • Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496.

SATURDAY, MARCH 1 • Everyone is invited to attend the Celebrating or Youth Powwow at Kwayhquitlum middle school (3280 Flint St., PoCo) starting at midnight end ending on 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. Info: Dawn, 778-707-7704 or shalisha_us@hotmail.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2 • RCCG Trinity Chapel free thanksgiving lunch, 2:30-4 p.m., 1932 Cameron Ave., PoCo. Food hampers will also be available. To attend, call 604474-3131 or visit www. rccgtrinitychapel.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 3 • District #25, Tri-Cities Municipal Pension Retirees Association meets, 11 a.m., ABC Country Restaurant, 2773 Barnet Hwy. (at Lansdowne), Coquitlam. All recipients of the Municipal Pension Plan are welcome.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4 • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree Community Centre, Coquitlam. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in confidential atmosphere. There is no charge (donations are accepted). Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604-936-2998.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 • Hyde Creek Watershed Society monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo. The public is invited to attend the meeting, learn about the society and tour the hatchery. Info: hcws. info@gmail.com or www. hydecreek.org.

FEB. 27: pOCO AND THE RIVER

• Heritage Evening, 7 p.m., Heritage at Leigh Square, 2100-2253 Leigh Sq. (access off McAllister Street), PoCo. Presentation by Bryan Ness:“Wooden Ships and Iron Will – The Early Days on the River in Port Coquitlam.”Learn about maritime heritage and how the rivers that surround it helped to build present day PoCo Info: pocoheritage.org.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 6

• Coquitlam Foundation is holding a charity pub night at Woody’s (935 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam), 6-9 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for a burger and a beer.

There will be a silent auction and a 50/50 draw.

Info: Dale Clarke, dclarke@ coquitlamfoundation.com or www.coquitlamfoundation.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7

• Roy Stibbs elementary Kids’ and Other Stuff market in the gymnasium, 5:30-8:30 p.m. People can register to have a table at the market by emailing Nagisa Inoue at evemarketRS@gmail. com. Everyone in the community is welcome and there will be a concession stand, face painting, baked goods and a prize draw.

Admission is free.

• World Day of Prayer service, 1 p.m. St. John’s Church, 2208 St. Johns St., Port Moody; theme: “streams in the desert,” service written by the women of Egypt. Info: 604464-0582 or www.worlddayofprayer.net.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 • Share Family and Community Service Society’s Imagine gala at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam; 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. Tickets: $75, with VIP tickets at $100.

The show gets started at 6:30 p.m. Info: 604-5409161 or michelle.ronning@ sharesociety.ca.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 13 • Access Youth Outreach Services Society AGM, 6-9 p.m., PoCo Inn and Suites, 1545 Lougheed Hwy., PoCo. Info: www.accessyouth.org.

• Women’s Connection luncheon, sponsored by Tri-City Christian Women’s Club, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam.

Feature: Charlie’s Chocolate Factory as Charlie will share his world of chocolate. Speaker: Marlene Steele, “Rags to Riches.” Reservations (by March 10): Frieda, 604937-7198.

CLUBS • Downtown Coquitlam Toastmasters meet every Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.; first Wednesday of each Month at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, in the Coquitlam foundation Room; other Wednesdays in Room B2090, Douglas College, David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam.

The Toastmasters program addresses skills including public speaking, listening, evaluating and feedback, as well as leadership skills.

Info: 604-936-1427.

• PoCo Lions Club meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. New members welcome. Info:: Gord, 604-9415140 or pzcgrg@shaw.ca.

• Circle of Friends is a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events.

Group meets to plan events at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of each month at the PoCo Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. Info: Nina, 604-941-9032.

• 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 opportunities for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. Meetings are normally held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Friday of each month at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clarke St., Port Moody. New members are welcome.

Info: Darline, 604-466-0017 or tricityclub@gmail.com.

• Tri-City Photography Club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. The club is a great way to hone your skills and meet other photographers of all levels, and has photography outings throughout the Lower Mainland. Info: www.tricityphoto.ca.

• Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club is looking for new members. The bowling green and clubhouse are next door to Dogwood Pavilion and rose garden, located at 624 Poirier St. Membership is $90 per year and includes use of practice bowls, exercise, clean air, sunshine and friendship. Info: Dennis or Flo, 604-945-2768.

• Como Lake Quilters meet weekly. Info: Gay, 604250-7756 or Jo-Ann, 604939-4869.

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, noon-3 p.m. plus second and fourth Mondays, 7-9:45 p.m., Howe Room, Poirier community centre (club doesn’t meet in July and August). Members do needlework, embroidery, needlepoint, cross-stitch, knitting, crochet and much more; new members and all skill levels welcome. Info: Maureen, 604-942-5457.

• Euchre Club meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. Info: Bev, 604-9428911.

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Tri-City News reader Anna Richter was driving past Como Lake in Coquitlam earlier this month and snapped this image of the lake and park at sunset.

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or anyone who has been to Europe, it’s a common scenario:You have to use a public restroom but you’re also forced to pay, or at least make a donation to the janitor. There’s no way out.

Such was the basis for a musical by Greg Kotis, whose Urinetown: The Musical — a show about the right to pee — went on to win four Tony awards and numerous accolades.

Tomorrow, 40 students in Nicole Roberge’s musical theatre class will open the production on the Riverside secondary stage — an event the Port Coquitlam drama teacher has wanted to mount after seeing it a decade ago at the Firehall Arts Centre in Vancouver.

Then, Roberge was especially taken with Tracey Powers’ interpretation of Little Sally — a role that earned her a Jessie Richardson Theatre Award nomination. “She is the reason we’re doing Urinetown.

Her performance was inspirational,” Roberge gushed.

“It was a lot of fun to do,” Powers responded, “and I’m glad I could pass it on.”

Little Sally is the precocious street urchin in Urinetown, the co-narrator who outsmarts the vindictive cop Officer

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Filip Karwowski (Bobby Strong), Jakob Perrault (Officer Lockstock), Savannah Maxwell (Penelope Pennywise), Marissa Martin (Hope Cladwell) and Margaret Lees (Little Sally) are in Riverside secondary’s production Urinetown: The Musical, which opens tomorrow night at the Port Coquitlam high school.

Lockstock in a place, in the dystopian future, that is so short of water that there are no private loos and public toilets are controlled by a megacorporation.

Those who flout the pay-to-pee laws are sent to the penal colony called Urinetown.

When new fee hikes are announced for the bathrooms, the rebel masses — under the direction of Bobby Strong — rise up against the rich and authority fig-

ures, who for Riverside’s musical are clad a la Steampunk, a sub-genre of science fiction that features steam-powered machinery.

Roberge said Urinetown had to follow last year’s Riverside production of Les Miserables, a narrative that follows the struggles between the rich and the poor in France in the 19th century.

“The two had to go together,” Roberge said.

“There was no way get-

ting around it because Urinetown is based so much on Les Miz.” Both musicals also touch on the same themes of political corruptness, social irresponsibility and corporate mismanagement — and, of course, include a love twist.

But while Roberge admits Urinetown can be depressing at times, “there’s also lots of satire and it’s a really intelligent musical. The songs are wonderful and we’ve

done it as a post-modern mash up.

“Really, it has it all.”

• Urinetown: The Musical by River’s Edge Theatre runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday and March 5, 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Riverside secondary (2215 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam). Tickets at $10/$7 are available at the door or from the school by calling 604941-6053. Matinee performances on March 5 and 6 at 1 p.m. are $5. jwarren@tricitynews.com

Ottawa fiddler steps into Coquitlam April Verch freely admits she’s an over-achiever. “Oh, yes, I’m definitely a Type A personality,” the fiddler/step dancer says after she’s asked about her touring schedule this year that include more than 80 dates in Canada, the U.S., Germany, England, Belgium, Ireland and Sweden.

Verch gets an even bigger gasp when she says, “We’re planning to add a few more.”

But touring is what she loves most about the music busi-

ness as it not only gives her a stage to play and dance — as well as promote her latest CD, Bright Like Gold — but it also al- vERCH lows her to see the world, including a stop at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre on Thursday. She gets rave reviews no matter where she performs, with audiencegoers and reviewers lauding her

for her polished style, her rich sound, her great bowing arm, her unstoppable smile and her unbelievable energy. Recently, the Berklee-trained musician released her first instructional video to demonstrate Ottawa Valley step dancing. And, on her upcoming dates, she and her band that includes Hayes Griffin and Cody Walters will also be testing out some new material for a CD to be recorded this fall.

With so many things on the go, Verch says there isn’t much

time to be flexible; however, she does like to spice up her concerts “just to keep us fresh.”

She holds a soft spot for this province as her shows offer glimpse of the artistic scene happening on the other side of the country. “People aren’t used to seeing Ottawa Valley step dancing and fiddling so much in B.C. so it’s all very new to them when we come out,” she said, “and I love their reactions.”

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nival feel” — with six actors playing 17 instruments — to show her protagonist’s state of mind, in an abstract way.

And Cohen’s songs were the perfect backdrop to capture that chaotic scene.

“I never thought about anybody else but Cohen,” she said. “His music and lyrics speak to me. It’s the simpleness of his melodies and the poetry of his words.”

Cohen’s tunes also add an element of mystery to the performance, she said. “Every time you hear his songs, there’s something new.

You can’t figure it all out in just one listening.

It keeps you learning and wanting more.”

The two-hour musical includes 25 Cohen works.

• The show at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, call 604-927-6555) runs March 4 to 8 at 8 p.m., with a 4 p.m. matinee on March 8. Next Tuesday’s opener includes a free pre-show chat for ticket-holders at 7:15 p.m. in the lobby with Donna Spencer, artistic director of the Firehall Arts Centre.

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In 2009, when writer-director Tracey Power opened her musical biography of Maillardville’s Lucille Starr, the Canadian country music pioneer was in the audience to see how it played out.

Two years ago, Power premiered her Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen at the Firehall Arts Centre but she has yet to see the legend at one her of performances. “We’ve invited him,” she said.

“We’re still waiting.”

Luckily, Tri-City audiences will get a chance to view Power’s production next month when the Arts Club Theatre makes a stop in Coquitlam as part of its Lower Mainland tour.

P r ev i o u s l y s e e n in Saskatoon and Winnipeg, Chelsea Hotel played in West Vancouver earlier this month and is now at the Surrey Arts Centre until March 1.

Conceived, directed and choreographed by Power, Chelsea Hotel tells the tale of a writer stuck in the famous New York City hotel, torn by lovers past and present.

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The Coquitlam-based pop band The Faceplants will kick off its national tour in Port Moody on Saturday. Garrett Ward (guitar), David Fox (drums), Dan Botch (lead singer), Graham MacKinnon (keyboard) and Matt Genereux (bass) will play the Inlet Theatre at Port Moody city hall at 7:30 p.m., with dates for their Spring #Supertour set in major Canadian cities and schools. For tickets to the March 1 show, call the Port Moody Arts Centre at 604-9312008 or visit the facility at 2425 St. John’s St., Port Moody.

Ideas around stripping stripped down in play

By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

Next week, NeverYouMind Productions — a group co-created by Port Coquitlam’s Lauren Campbell and Flora Kara of Port Moody — will mount A Particular Class of Women at the Inlet Theatre, a show by playwright Janet Feindel that was inspired by a 1985 Ontario court case where a judge minimized a crime against a stripper.

The Tri-City News caught up with Campbell recently about the play’s reaction since NeverYouMind first brought it to the stage last October; here’s a summary of what she said : Tri-City News: What kind of responses are you getting this month at the Firehall Arts Centre and in North Vancouver?

Lauren Campbell: We have a mandate within our company and that is to create theatre that enlivens and stirs the soul, and we are definitely doing that with this play.

People are seeing the human beings in these women. They are stripping off the stereotypes and seeing these women for who they truly are: Mothers, students and everyday women trying to make a life for themselves in this world. As one of the characters says in the play, “Stripping is just a job. It’s just a job.” People, when they walk out of the theatre, are realizing that and it’s making them think about exotic dancers in a whole new light, which is very exciting for us as actors.

TCN: Why is the show important?

LC: It teaches us not to have preconceived judgements on people because of what they do for a living.

We all judge people base on their profession whether they are a strip-

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TCN: Do you think much has changed in attitudes since the

court case?

LC: I think that things have changed since 1985. Sex is much more open and out there in the world, and I feel that it has made people more open-minded.

TCN: What do you think about the Conservative government’s current attempts to rewrite the prostitution laws, with public consultation ending March 17?

LC: All I have to say about that is there are women out there in very vulnerable situations and they need to be taking care of and protected so they don’t get hurt or worse. And I think that our government needs to have better laws to protect them while they are out there working.

TCN: Do you plan to continue A Particular Class of Women after the Port Moody dates?

LC: For this show and our company, the sky is the limit. We haven’t made any definite plans. We love performing this show and telling these amazing stories.

• A Particular Class of Women runs at Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) from March 6 to 8. Tickets at $28/$23 are available by calling 604-551-0418 or visiting neveryoumindproductions.com. jwarren@tricitynews.com

Go KaBoom with your art this spring Artists living — or connected — to the City of the Arts have until March 3 to apply to showcase their work and skills in the inaugural KaBoom.

Candidates can register for the April 5 evening art explosion on the city of Port Moody’s website; include your name, email address, photo and an example of the craft that you wish to exhibit.

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Now available on iTunes, Four Chambers has influences of pop, cabaret and retro rock, with the four tracks cut at The Warehouse Studio and Vogville Recording, in Port BAnGel Coquitlam.

Bangel, who is represented by Raincoast Music, will host her EP release party at The Cobalt (917 Main St.) at 8 p.m. with special guests MissYou in Tuques and Dubai.

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Skip Hawes takes finals in curling Tri-City curler led team to victory during BC Winter Games in Mission

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In their last year as juvenile curlers, the Fraser Valley (Zone 3) female team has a BC Winter Games gold medal.

Dezeray Hawes of Anmore skipped her team to first place in the eight-team competition, clinching the gold with an 8-1 victory over Alyssa Connell of Prince George and her Cariboo-North East (Zone 8) teammates.

Hawes scored three in the third end to open the scoring, then stole another in the fourth.

Connell earned her first point on the fifth end, but Hawes closed it out with two more in the sixth end and a steal of two in the seventh.

Both teams in the gold medal match were undefeated after the first two days of play, each finishing atop their groups in the round robin.

“Every shot was big out there. You miss one shot and you’re in trouble, right?” said Hawes.

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“So you have to try and make them all.”

Her teammates were Callin Cooke of Chilliwack, Jaymee Lynn of Port Coquitlam, Everly Royea of Chilliwack. The team curls out of Royal city Curling Club in New Westminster.

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Team Tardi (Fraser Valley, Zone 3) lost just once at the BC Winter Games, but it was enough to drop the Langley Curling Club quartet to the bronze medal in the male curling event.

Tyler Tardi skipped the group, along with teammate Nicholas Umbach of Coquitlam, to win all three round robin games, but the group couldn’t hang on to a 3-1 lead after five ends in Saturday’s semifinal and fell 6-3 to Brayden Carpenter of Zone 4 (Fraser River Delta).

In Sunday’s bronze medal match, Team Tardi made short work of the Thompson-Okanagan (Zone 2) team with a 9-3 victory in just six ends.

Tardi had a strong start, scoring two in the first end. see TRI-CITY, page 20

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Oasia Moore of Mission secondary competed in the gymnastics floor routine on Saturday as part of the BC Winter Games.

Athletes from across the province travelled to the 2014 event, which was held at facilities around Mission.

Riverside loses matches, Talons pickup another win Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy NeWs

The Riverside Rapids struggled in the final games of the Fraser Valley Playdowns on the weekend, losing to Holy Cross and W.J. Mouat secondary.

Coach Paul Langford said his team is dealing with injuries to key players and that the squad could not hold off the two top-ranked AAA girls’ high school basketball teams.

Holy Cross dominated the Rapids Friday night,

winning the game 70-42, before W.J. Mouat defeated the PoCo squad 83-43 on Saturday.

Despite the loss, the Rapids still have a berth in the B.C. Provincial Championship tournament.

Meanwhile, on the

boys’ side, Gleneagle continued its winning streak with a 77-49 victory over Sardis secondary on Monday night. The squad has not lost a game since the Fraser Valley playoffs began and are poised for a high seed

at the B.C. Provincial Championship Tournament next month.

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Port Moody secondary also lost its game Monday night, falling 86-79 to North Surrey secondary, while the Heritage Woods Kodiaks defeated Delta secondary 90-81.

The Coquitlam Express’ Bo Pieper picked up two points in a losing effort against the Prince George Spruce Kings at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex Friday night.

The home team fell behind early, allowing Prince George to jump out to a 2-0 game before the end of the first frame.

A power play goal in the second from Pieper put the Express within striking distance but the Spruce Kings kept their two goal lead with a late period marker from Chad Staley.

Coquitlam managed to score a second goal in the third when Marc Biega buried a pass from Canon Pieper, but it was not enough to spark the offence.

When the final buzzer sounded the Express were down 3-2.

Coquitlam goalie Pierce Dushenko left the game after stopping 15 of the 18 shots he faced.

Backup net minder Gordie Defiel stopped eight of eight in the 19:39 minutes he played.

The team has already secured a berth in the post season, which is set to begin next month.

Coquitlam takes on Chilliwack Friday at 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex.

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Tri-City hockey players earn big win at BC Winter Games continued from page 19

The Fraser Valley (Zone 3) female hockey team capped an unbeaten run through the competition to win the gold medal at the BC Winter Games Sunday morning in Mission.

The Zone 3 team, which featured Alaiah Fa i s a l U h e r a n d

Madeleine Ericsson of the Tri-Cities, hung on for a 3-2 victory over the Fraser River Delta (Zone 4) team in a game that was in doubt until the final buzzer.

Uher and Ericsson spend their regular season with the Tri-City Predators in the Female Hockey Association.

GRABBING Hold of Gold

Cara Maltese of Port Coquitlam took home gold in the Fraser Valley Zone 3 squad in the under-16 3000 metro release at the BC Winter Games last weekend.

She was joined by teammates Alex Chizawsky, Madison Karpes and Michael Warkentin. Chizawsky added three other individual medals (silver in under-16 boys 500 m race 2, bronze in 500m race 1 and 1000 m), while Karpes took silver in the girls 3000 m.

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• Coquitlam-Port Moody Ringette is hosting a free intro to the sport March 9 at the Port Moody Rec Centre, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Go to www.cometryringette.com for more info.

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Sunday night.

The first period was evenly matched, with both teams making nice plays and Raphy Mcintee scoring three for the Bolts. Chloe Holdenried then lead the charge in the second period, scoring a hat trick to take the lead, while Ryhan Homes, Chantelle Easter and Madison Doucette added singles to secure a 9-5 victory for Coquitlam.

Mira Cox and Rhea Sunderji shined on defence. sports@tricitynews.com

Skiers bring home medals won silver with a final time of 28:10.0 on a 3.5 km course, Andrei Secu of Coquitlam won silver in the male junior competition with a final time of 21:23.5 on a 2.8 km course and Lucas Morissette of Port Moody won gold in the male senior competition

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Business Sale RIEU, WAYNE Feb. 25, 1948 - Feb. 23, 2014

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MILNE, Lois Eileen (nee Frankish) Lois passed away on February 19, 2014 at age of 83. She is predeceased by her husband Keith and granddaughter Sarah.

Lois will be sadly missed by daughters Linda (Ron), Sue (Jim), Brenda (Doug), Kathy (Joe), Heather (Bryan); brother Allan (Vivienne); grandchildren Nerissa (Ben), Devan, Jeremy (Nikki), Nick, Lyndsay, Katy and great grandchildren Sophia and Jacob. Lois was one of the founders of the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society, and was the go-to volunteer for many task forces after her retirement at Terry Fox Library.

Her friends and colleagues shall miss her. Many thanks to the friends and staff at Amica Mayfair as well as staff at Eagle Ridge and Royal Columbian Hospitals. Private family burial.

A Celebration of Life shall be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, it would be Mom`s wish that you give to the charity of your choice.

Wayne passed away at the age of 65 years following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his dad Wally and his brother Garry. Wayne is survived by his loving wife Marie of 45 years, 2 children Rod & Kelly (Jay), 4 grandchildren Nathan, Emily, Kaylin & Jessica, mom Zella, siblings Terry (Cathy), Debbie (Mel), Greg (Colleen), Brent (Caroline), Dale (Tracy) and many nephews and nieces.

Captain Wayne was with the Port Coquitlam Fire Department for 30 years. Being a loving husband, dad and grandpa, Wayne was also passionate about his golf and could always be found on the golf course.

He will be sadly missed by family and many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, February 28 at 1:00 pm at Meadow Gardens Golf Course, 19675 Meadow Gardens Way, Pitt Meadows, BC. Reception to follow. In Lieu of flowers, donations to McKenney Creek Hospice would be appreciated.

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JAMES GARDEN Ltd. requires 3 Farm Workers for Seasonal work starting around May 15 - Oct 15.

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COMPUTER SERVICES

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

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MOVING & STORAGE

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HELP WANTED

SENIOR SOLICITOR ASSISTANT Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, Nixon Wenger LLP is one of the largest, fastest growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver.

Currently with 20 lawyers, we are a full service law firm working with clients across the province and into Alberta.

Our firm is recruiting a dedicated professional for the permanent full time position of Senior Solicitor Assistant working in our Solicitors Department.

The ideal applicant is someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and who can deliver consistent and exceptional customer service. This position requires you to be highly organized, detail-oriented and you must have the ability to multitask and prioritize. While you will independently manage a number of administrative functions, you will work closely with a team of professionals to deliver outstanding service to our clients.

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SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc.

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MISC SERVICES

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

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Specializing in Private Events!

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Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available!

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HOME REPAIRS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

DRYWALL

PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage.

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

Fashion Sales Associate part-time position available to work 2-3 week days, approx. 5 hrs/day for a mobile clothing service Job requirements are: * must have sales experience * must enjoy working with seniors * must have own transportation * ideal position for semi-retired sales people email resumes to: Cocosclothestoyou@shaw.ca

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

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

RETAIL

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE 188

Full time.

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

Fax resume: 604-556-3849.

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

Multi residential / Commercial work.

PERSONAL SERVICES

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

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

(2 or 3rd year)

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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HERFORT CONCRETE

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

2898-2928 Dewdney Trunk Rd (even) 2921-2940 Heckbert Pl 957-972 Laurel Crt 900-968 Sharpe St 9896 1486 Johnson St 9055 1497-1599 Elinor Cres 1451-1455 Flora Pl 1444-1457 Francis Pl 1443-1455 Gloria Dr (odd) 1477-1641 Western Dr (odd) 6037 341-351 College Park Way (odd) 313-355 Kings Crt 421-498 McGill Dr 300-350 McMaster Crt 301-391 Oxford Dr 301 Princeton Ave Other routes not listed may be avail. Please call to enquire.

If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation @ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number.

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

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

Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

You have the following: • Minimum 4-5 years experience as a Solicitor Assistant • Must have working knowledge in: • Estate Planning • Corporate reorganizations • Trusts • Commercial financing • Wills • Excellent technical, word processing & proof reading skills.

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and a strong aptitude for client service.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality work.

• Experience working with MS Office Suite with the ability to edit documents, create reports and presentations.

• Reliability.

• Self starter who takes initiative.

• Available to work full time, Monday-Friday.

This is not a junior position and as such we are offering a moving allowance to relocate to Vernon, B.C.. Our community is nestled in the heart of the North Okanagan Valley and we encourage you to learn more about this region through the Living & Working in Vernon BC guide at the following link: http://www.vernon.ca/lifestyles/living_in_vernon/docs/SPC_brochure_ Oct2010.pdf Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits package, an RRSP program and a moving allowance.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

UNIQUE CONCRETE

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Residential & Commercial

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Nixon Wenger LLP welcomes your interest in this position and we invite qualified applicants to submit your resumes to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by Thursday March 6th.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

FIVE STAR ROOFING

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING PRO ACC PAINTING LTD - Est. 1989 ✓ F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.

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PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

RENTALS RENT TO OWN

700

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APARTMENT/CONDO Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)

Professional Property Management Services

DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237

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

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, 36 yrs. Power wash. Refs. WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532, 604-780-2532

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MINI DACHSHUND puppies - born Dec.11, 2 females, unique smooth coat silver dapple, raised by 12 yr old girl in 4H dog obediance, well socialized. 1st shots and deworming, $800 (will go toward education fund) 604-820-4827 Mission 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

778-246-0606

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

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Bright Clean & Spacious

2 BDRM, ground level, sep. entry, sunny suite with shared laundry.

N/P, N/S, $900/month, hydro incl.

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Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent.

COQUITLAM

Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes

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Coquitlam:

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Hauling Anything..

Pomeranian P/B male pup, Reg’d Micro-chipped, Cert of Pedigree.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

515-525 Foster Avenue (Minimum 6 months lease)

APARTMENTS

APPLIANCES

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

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3 bdrm townhouse for $1450/mo (1208-1225 sqft plus basement)

Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213

MISC. FOR SALE

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available.

Call National Teleconnect Today!

1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

PLUMBING

SAWMILLS from only $4,897 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501

100% Heating & Plumbing

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

372

SUNDECKS

Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899

STEEL BUILDING...”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

627 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

GUTTER CLEANING POWER WASHING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

Check out bcclassified.com

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

EAGLE ROOFING

374

TREE SERVICES

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

99

$

ROOM SPECIAL

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McALLISTER APARTMENTS

2232 McAllister Ave

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

(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

Call (604) 931-2670

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

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

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

Re: The Estate of Lyntje Neeltje Dykstra, Deceased Date of Death: October 26, 2013 Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of the late Lyntje Neeltje Dykstra, formerly of 46650 Chilliwack Central Road, Chilliwack, 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 Sarah J. Dennis Lawyer, on or before March 28, 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.

WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN

845

750

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 The Scrapper

SUITES, LOWER

By virtue of WAREHOUSMAN’S LIEN for COQUITLAM TOWING & STORAGE CO. LTD.., we will dispose of the following units to recover the amount of indebtedness noted plus any additional cost of storage, seizure and sale.

14-042A 2004 DODGE RAM V.I.N.:ID3HU18D74J246944 Registered Owners: TONELLO, BRUNO TONELLO, ROBYN CLAIRE Indebtedness: $3,531.00 14-042B 1998 FORD F-150 V.I.N.:2FTEF14Y5JCB22986 Registered Owner:

2 BDRM Large Gorgeous Sunny Suite Near Austin/Thrifty Foods visit: http://tinyurl.com/ozehspe Dlx W/D, Util Included, NS/,N/P. $1,350/mo. txt/call 778-240-3029

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

Notice To Creditors And Others

Wendy Atkinson, Executor c/o Baker Newby LLP, Lawyers 9259 Main Street, Box 390 Chilliwack, BC, V2P 6K2

TWO bdrm / two bath condo in trendy New Port Village in Port Moody – $1300/month. Steps from shops, restaurants, rec centre, library, transit. Master bdrm has jetted tub & large walk-in closet. Insuite laundry, underground parking, storage locker, and a small gym/rec room. No smoking. Available March 25th. Pls call or text 604-722-0042

PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area.

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

HODGSON, BRIAN CHARLES

Indebtedness: $5,475.00

2-BR Bsmt Suite, Mary Hill Quiet Street, GL, Shared Laundry, N/S, N/P, Utilities & Internet Inc. $850.

Available Now. 604-786-7185

Day of sale is Wednesday March 12, 2014 @ 12:00 NOON.

BURNABY: Metrotown - Lrg 2 bdrm g/l. full bath, F/P. N/S N/P. $950 inc util. 604-837-5795/604-451-5795

Absolute Bailiffs Inc. 6990 Greenwood Street, Burnaby, B.C., V5A 1X8 Contact: Sheldon Stibbs 604-522-2773

COQUITLAM Cntr area. Bright & spacious 1 bdrm suite, priv ent.

Avail now/April 1st. Ns/np. $700 incl utils, cable & lndry. 604-944-7580.

PORT COQUITLAM: new 2 bdrm suite. Cls to schools, shops, buses. $900/m inc hydro. Cat ok. Avl. now.

Smoking ok outside. 604-690-0564

800 sf S Impeccably clean Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now 1&2 bdrm Starting @ $795/mo

No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 Bdrm units available.

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

MAPLE RIDGE central downtown.

Falcon Centre - New 2 bdrm, 2 bath deluxe condo. All appli’s, insuite w/d, pkng, storage, h/water, extras!

NS/NP, $1500/mo. 604-465-6531.

Ask about our

AUTO FINANCING

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.

CRIME FREE BUILDING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

810

604-464-3550

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Sorry No Pets

604-467-6065

TRANSPORTATION

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

Welcome Home !

For more info: google us.

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOMES WANTED

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

SHOP from HOME!

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

COQUITLAM

REAL ESTATE

Hotwater tank replacement fr.$750. Exc. rates on plumbing repairs. Lic. 604-290-5387 hoth2o.ca

341

Call 604-464-4921

TOWNHOMES

506

.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052

338

2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applications for two 3 bdrm T/H’s, a large 2 bdrm & a small 2 bdrm.

Share purchase required.

No Subsidies avail.

2 bdrm apartment for $950/mo (889-893 sqft.)

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

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

HOUSING CO-OP

New carpet, paint, appliances

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

bradsjunkremoval.com

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

604.465.7221

2 Bdrm (corner suite) $925

Sorry no pets.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

GARDEN COURT

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM:

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

Call 604-464-7548

Call 604-944-2963 Pekingese P/B female pup, Reg’d Micro-chipped, Cert of Pedigree.

1Year Guar. $895. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

752

Polo Club Apartments

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*IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

604-728-5643

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT COQUITLAM

1 bdrm & den- $950

Robert J. O’Brien

706

P.Meadows - Solaris Towers Concrete Hi-rise. *2 Bd+den on 6th floor, avail Apr 1st. $1350.

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers”

Free estimates

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

RENTALS

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms!

CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo.

Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422

CHIHUAHUA, female pup, 6 months, very sweet, $400. Call 604794-7347

Ph: 604-942-4383 www.pro-accpainting.com

PETS

MAPLE RIDGE close to downtown, 2bd+den, 2bath, livrm, dinrm, balc, s/s appl, m/wave, d/w, granite, inste w/d, f/p, 2sec prk, storage, exercise rm, Mar1. $1175/mo. 778-834-4774 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, NEW BRIGHT 2 bdrm Gas fireplace garden level entry, laundry, heat & hydro incl.

Near all aments. $1100/mo.

Off Cedar Drive Refs. NS/NP. March 1st.

604 - 942 - 3993 Email: nemo939@telus.net Port Moody Central Reno’d 2 bdrm level priv entry. sh ldry, Walk to transit. N/P. Refs. $900. Nr amen.

Avail Mar 1. 604-931-9059

751

SUITES, UPPER

PORT COQUITLAM. 2 bdrm upper duplex, laundry & storage. $850/m.

Avail March. (604)941-4463

752

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm townhouses in quiet family complex, no pets.

From $965/mo Mar 1 604-942-2277

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available *Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces

~PET FRIENDLY~ Available Immediately ~also apartments available~

Call 604-942-2012 www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On July 29, 2011, at the 1100 block of Johnson Street, Coquitlam, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Coquitlam RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,112 CAD, on or about 22:41 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1712, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

Less Fuel. More Power. Great Value is a comparison between the 2014 and the 2013 Chrysler Canada product lineups. 40 MPG or greater claim (7.0 L/100 km) based on 2014 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption may vary based on driving habits and other factors. Ask your dealer for the EnerGuide information. ¤2014 Dodge Grand Caravan – Hwy: 7.9 L/100 km (36 MPG) and City: 12.2 L/100 km (23 MPG). 2014 Dodge Journey SE 2.4 L 4-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.7 L/100 km (37 MPG) and City: 11.2 L/100 km (25 MPG). 2013 Dodge Dart AERO – Hwy: 4.8 L/100 km (59 MPG) and City: 7.3 L/100 km (39 MPG). 2013 Civic Touring 1.8 L 16-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder Automatic – Hwy: 5.0 L/100 km (56 MPG) and City: 6.2 L/100 km (45 MPG). 2013 Elantra L 1.8 L Dual CVVT DOHC 16V Engine Automatic – Hwy: 5.2 L/100 km (54 MPG) and City: 7.2 L/100 km (39 MPG). 2013 Corolla 1.8 L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V VVT-i DIS ETCS-I Engine Manual – Hwy: 5.6 L/100 km (50 MPG) and City: 7.4 L/100 km (38 MPG). 2013 Focus SE with optional Super Fuel Economy package and 2.0 L I4 Direct Injection engine with 6-speed automatic– Hwy: 4.8 L/100 km (59 MPG) and City: 7.2 L/100 km (39 MPG). Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, ‡, », €, >, †, § The First Big Deal Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after February 1, 2014. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. •$19,998 Purchase Price applies to 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (29E) only and includes $8,100 Consumer Cash Discount. $19,998 Purchase Price applies to the new 2014 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package (22F+CLE) only and includes $2,000 Consumer Cash Discount. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2014 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ‡4.29% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Ultimate Family Package/2014 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package model to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Ultimate Family Package/2014 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $27,888/$19,998 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 4.29% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $159/$114 with a cost of borrowing of $5,082/$3,644 and a total obligation of $32,970/$23,642. »Ultimate Family Package Discounts available at participating dealers on the purchase of a new 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with Ultimate Family Package (RTKH5329G/JCDP4928K). Discount consists of: (i) $2,500 in Bonus Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes; and (ii) $850 in no-cost options that will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. €$10,350 in Total Discounts is available on new 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT models with Ultimate Family Package (RTKH5329G/JCDP4928K) and consists of $7,000 in Consumer Cash Discounts and $3,350 in Ultimate Family Package Discounts. >4.19% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) model to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) with a Purchase Price of $16,880 financed at 4.19% over 96 months with $0 down payment, equals 416 weekly payments of $47 with a cost of borrowing of $2,905 and a total obligation of $19,285. †0.0% purchase financing for 36 months available on the new 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance on 2012/2013 Jeep Compass, Patriot and 2013 Dodge Dart models. Example: 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) with a Purchase Price of $16,880, with a $0 down payment, financed at 0.0% for 36 months equals 78 bi-weekly payments of $217.69; cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $16,880. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ♦Based on R. L. Polk Canada Inc. sales data. Calendar year to date retail vehicle registrations. ^Based on 2014 Ward’s Middle Cross Utility segmentation. **Based on 2014 Ward’s upper small sedan costing under $25,000. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

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COQUITLAM | PORT COQUITLAM | PORT MOODY

Chamber of Commerce

March 2014

Tri-City News Wednesday, February 26, 2014, B1

Chamber News

Have you ever wanted to travel to India, but just haven’t found the right package or tour to make the trip? Well, we have a great opportunity for you.

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Bestway Tours & Safaris to create a special 11-day luxury tour package. You’ll explore the cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in India’s Golden Triangle; safari through Ranthambore National park - famous for its Bengal Tigers; and experience eight UNESCO World Heritage sites including, of course, the Taj Mahal.

This tour is open to the entire community. You do not need to be a Chamber member to take advantage of this amazing opportunity. Get a group of friends and family together and join us for the trip of a lifetime! Your tour price includes roundtrip airfare, deluxe accommodations, transportation and English-speaking tour guides.

Learn more at www.tricitieschamber.com or call me directly at 604.464.2716 Michael Hind Executive Director Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce

Tri-Cities

Bestway Tours & Safaris Travel India 11 day luxury tour September 23 to October 3, 2014

CONTACT INFORMATION

Community@Crossroads putting life into days Visit our labyrinth for a moment of peace in your busy life Pioneer Memorial Park, Port Moody 604-945-0606

Crossroads Hospice Society provides compassionate support and honours the dignity of those affected by the end-of-life experience.

Tuesday to Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm Thrifty Thursdays open until 7:00pm 2780 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam 604-949-0459

CONTACT INFORMATION Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice Hospice Programs Hospice Volunteers

604-949-2270 604-949-2271

Bereavement Services Tri-Cities New Westminster

Society Office Questions? info@crossroadshospice.bc.ca www.crossroadshospice.bc.ca

604-949-2274 604-777-6734 604-945-0606

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Chamber News

March 2014

Welcome to Our New Members Anytime Fitness anytimefitness.com 604.785.4857 Coquitlam

Restaurant of the Month Earls Restaurant Port Coquitlam game, dine with friends or throw a big birthday bash. Looking for your new weekend hotspot – night or day? Check out Earls’ for brunch everyday Saturday, Sunday and holiday.

You’ll find Earls Port Coquitlam in the heart of historic Port Coquitlam at the corner of Shaughnessy and Lougheed. There’s plenty of parking, plenty of seating, plenty of good food, and plenty of something else when you head to Earls…. No matter the size of the gathering, you’ll find it at every table. It’s on every plate and in every drink. It’s peppered in conversations between friends and soon-to-be-friends. You’ll find it in everything they do – from the things that touch your lips to the things that surround you. It’s called Soul and you’ll find it at Earls Restaurant Port Coquitlam.

GrandWeddingShow www.grandweddingshow.com 604.351.9488 Surrey

Kitchen is soul and bar is spirit. That’s the idea driving the team at Earls Restaurant in Port Coquitlam. From their modern and tasty menu to their classic and creative selection of drinks, Earls has something for everyone.

For 18 years, Earls Poco has served up great food and even better service in the Tri-Cities. With new manager Cody Dornan and new head chef Simon Zanotto behind the wheel, Earls Poco is taking a fresh approach to the restaurant game.

Everything on the menu is made in-house daily. That san marzano tomato sauce you’re savouring with your Mediterranean Linguini? Made right in the Earls Port Coquitlam kitchen.

That delectably soft bun you’re biting into as you inhale your delicious Bacon Cheddar Smashed Burger? Made from scratch just like grandma’s homemade bread. Oh, and those herbs minting up your Mojito? Grown right outside in Earls own garden. You can’t get fresher than that.

Think of Earls Port Coquitlam as your go-to- place for, well, anything! Earls Poco’s big-city-sophistication-with-smalltown-charm atmosphere is the perfect spot to watch the

Earls Restaurant Port Coquitlam www.earls.ca 604.941.1733 Port Coquitlam

Upcoming Events

Bridge Machine Shop Ltd. www.bridge-machine.com 604.941.6855 Port Coquitlam Ceiba Tree Yoga www.ceiba-tree-yoga.com 604.312.0493 Coquitlam

Hot H2O Plumbing Ltd. hoth2o.ca 604.290.5387 Maple Ridge Nando’s Lougheed nandos.ca 604.472.0801 Coquitlam Paulfishman.ca hello@paulfishman.ca 778.231.6701 Coquitlam

Earls Restaurant Port Coquitlam www.earls.ca 5100 -2850 Shaughnessy Street,

604.941.1733

to Earls Port Coquitlam at www.tricitieschamber.com

Find out more about upcoming events and register online at www.tricitieschamber.com. Please register at least two days prior to all events.

The Changing Face of the Tri-Cities | Business/Immigrant Forum and Dialogue In partnership with the Tri-Cities Welcoming Communities Advisory. If you’re an employer community leader, business person and/or HR professional, attend to gain better understanding of the skills force in the Tri-Cities, of the barriers between the community and the workplace, and of the challenges skilled immigrants are facing in our community.

March 13

Members Mixer @ Townhall Public House Coquitlam Join us for an evening of networking at the recently renovated Townhall Public House in Coquitlam. Make new contacts and expand your network while enjoying some great refreshments.

April 3

Morning Schmooze @ Poco Inn & Suites Make a dozen business contacts before most people finish their morning coffee! Join us for our speed-dating style Morning Schmooze where you’ll have the chance to meet Tri-Cities businesses in a fast-paced and fun environment.

TAX RETURNS • Professionally Prepared • Electronically Filed • Income Tax Consulting

• Auditing & Accounting

Wayne Tanaka CA, CFP

Tealicious Tea Company www.tealiciousteacompany.com 604.377.5789 Port Coquitlam

• Corporate & Personal Income Tax

Chartered Accountants

Barkman Adjacent to Lougheed Mall Tanaka 604.421.2591

Coquitlam, BC

Coquitlam is one of the fastest growing communities in British Columbia.

We invite you to contact us to learn more about the advantages Coquitlam has to offer.

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Through the Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, even single employee companies can offer medical benefits.

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Chamber News

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Who: RTOWN What: RTOWN is a unique blend of marketing and digital strategies for small and medium sized businesses.

Where: www.rtown.ca RTOWN is a unique blend of marketing and digital strategies for small and medium sized businesses. We use new technology and proven insights typically reserved only for large corporations to help you find, listen to and retain loyal customers. Tri-Cities is RTOWN. My favourite part about what I do is working with small business owners in my community and introducing ways to help grow their business. The Tri-Cities has a real small town feel with lots of small businesses. We joined the Tri-Cities Chamber because it offers a great sense of local community and a great support system for businesses looking to grow. It is great to be a part of it.

RTOWN is new to the Tri Cities so everything about us is a secret. We offer low cost/high value products and services that help your business shine online. We are most excited about our smart phone based Loyalty Rewards App, but we also provide solutions and strategies that cover mobile web development, web video production, social media management, customer voice survey technology and reputation management.

We feel that every single small business could utilize one or more of our products. So, if you’re a small business owner, get in touch with us. RTOWN is for you.

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Who: John Wolff, Investors Group What: Financial consulting

Where: 305 - 2963 Glen Drive, Coquitlam As a financial consultant, I partner with individuals and small business owners to identify where they are at today, what goals and milestones they want to reach in the future and then develop a plan with the strategies to achieve their goals and continue to update and revise the plan as life happens.

My favourite thing about what I do is working with people and developing long term relationships. Since I get to decide who I will work with as clients, I am always working with people I like. Working in the Tri-Cities, I see a diversity and people of cultures. There’s a sense of community and support for everyone who lives here.

Investors group offers a range of services including comprehensive planning including cash management, asset management, risk protection, tax planning, estate planning, and lifestyle planning. My biggest piece of advice to anyone is to keep it simple - have a plan, stick to the fundamentals you will get to where you want to be.

Who: Grand Wedding Show What: 11th annual Grand Wedding Show to help brides and grooms get ready for their big day Where: March 15 & 16 at the Tradex in Abbotsford We are BC’s first and longest-running cultural wedding planning resource. Our products cater to everyone. Our Grand Wedding Show, coming up March 15 and 16 at the Tradex, connects wedding experts in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley with brides and grooms. We also publish the Cultural Wedding Planner and offer our services online at culturalweddings.com.

We love the ability to be creative with what we do, whether that’s conceptualizing the cover for our books or coming up with the theme for our annual Grand Wedding Show. That creativity helps past clients remember us and future clients find us. People who used one of the earlier editions of our wedding planners or attended our wedding show recommend us to their friends and family who are getting married.

Our products and services are high quality, very affordable and suited to everyone. If you are in the wedding business, or in the business of planning a wedding, we’d love to connect with you. We hope to see you at the Grand Wedding Show March 15 and 16 at the Tradex in Abbotsford!

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March 2014

Welcome

The Month in Photos

Say “I DO” to Easy Wedding & Grad Planning Planning your dream wedding should be a labour of love, not a stressful, time-consuming experience.

Before you walk down the aisle, visit the 11th GRAND Wedding Show! On March 15th and 16th, a team of planning professionals with over a decade of experience joins the Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre (TRADEX) to host a one-of-a-kind wedding fair. The weekend showcases over one hundred exhibitors run by knowledgeable wedding vendors who want to help you make your special day as unique as the people attending it.

Take care of all your planning in a single weekend. Get a feel for your vendors and have a chance to meet them to discuss exactly what you’re looking for. Sample delicious cakes and browse coveted make-up collections from Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley’s finest artists. If you’re overwhelmed by your countless, all-important gown options, sit back and relax during one of our cutting edge fashion shows designed to help you select your perfect dress from among the latest in wedding couture.

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Be sure to take advantage of early bird tickets, and easy, affordable parking available at the TRADEX. Pick up your copies of The Cultural Wedding Planner and All About Weddings, invaluable resources to which you can refer throughout your process. You’ll even have the opportunity to snag offers exclusive to the expo, including special deals on tuxedos from Moores Clothing for Men. Brides and grooms have a chance to win FOUR fantastic prizes from TACORI and Golden Tree Jewellers along with other amazing show giveaways.

And don’t be limited by the prospect of weddings; this show is perfect for grads, too! Spend a day browsing your dress, tux, accessory, make-up, photography and limo options to get all your graduation planning done in a day! Plan an outing with your peers and bring your family along to peruse your options. Just make sure you wear your comfiest shoes, and come prepared to have FUN! Join us in creating unforgettable memories, and let your inner style shine when it matters most.

Grand Wedding Show March 15 & 16, Tradex in Abbotsford www.grandweddingshow.com

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Great sold-out seminar by Danny Kerr of B.E.S.T Mindset Group on “Your Clients’ True Objections”.

Stay tuned for follow-up sessions of this popular seminar.

Wild Tri-Cities! A bald eagle has taken up his perch in a tree overlooking Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam, right behind the Chamber office.

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Please visit auditedmedia.ca to learn more about how we are bringing trust and confidence to the new world of media.

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Société francophone de Maillardville presents

Maillardville’s Music Festival DEPUIS 1989

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Maillardville’s Music Festival

Bonjour!

It is with great pride and pleasure that, on behalf of the team at Festival du Bois, I welcome you all to our 25th anniversary celebration. This year marks a very special milestone: for 25 years we have shared the French Canadian culture of Maillardville/Coquitlam with you all. Again this year you can expect music, food, storytelling and great family fun.

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Our festival story goes as follows: In 1989, after 80 years of significant francophone presence in Maillardville, a small group of very passionate people (as if there are any other kind in Maillardville) formed a committee. With the work of Suzanne Tkach, Denis Blouin and Evelyne Christie, Maillardville’s Festival du Bois was born.

Saturday: 11am to 8pm Sunday: 10am to 4:30pm (Mass begins at 9am)

It was fi rst created to honour those families who came here to work in the wood industry, and to celebrate the French Canadian spirit.

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From the get-go, the community and its hundreds of volunteers were an integral part of the event. It is so gratifying to see that many of them still remain involved, 25 years later!

Students and Seniors: $8 per day

Festival du Bois has always been about our community and sharing its traditions and culture with you. For those reasons, we again feature many of our treasures that have, over the years, captured our hearts and so many of yours. Here’s to a successful 25th anniversary, and the hope that you will join in the celebration!

Family package: $30 per day

Daytime general admission: $12 per day Children 5 – 12 years old: $5 per day Children under 5 years old: FREE (2 adults with 2 children under 12 years old)

Family weekend package: $50 Adult weekend package: $20 Sunday Pancake Breakfast: Add $3 (children), $6 (adults) to per-person admission charge.

Johanne Dumas, Executive and Artistic Director

Festival Coquitlam

2014 EVENTS

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THE WEARING OF THE PLAID

Have some sartorial fun and embrace the spirit of Festival du Bois’ 25th Anniversary celebrations by wearing plaid and a traditional sash when you attend the festival.

Go for the Maillardville circa 1909 lumberjack look, and you could win prizes!

You’ll see for yourself that wearing some plaid is both very cool, and very warm!

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If music is in your heart and you can stuff your instrument in a backpack, we invite you to take part in our Festival du Bois ‘’jam session.’’ Join others who, like you, are in a music-sharing mood!

THANK YOU!

This year we wish to extend a very special thank you to three visionary people.

This celebration would not have happened had they not dared to dream 25 years ago. Special thanks go to Suzanne Tkach, Evelyne Christie and Denis Blouin. We also extend our very heartfelt gratitude to the thousands of volunteers who, year after year, have been instrumental in making this event happen. MERCI! The Knights of Columbus annually contributes to the Community with charitable actions and have for the last 25 years been organizing the Sugar Shack, an activity initiated by André Beauregard to whom we owe much.

They continue in his memory to serve maple taffy with great spirit and a smile!

Congratulations on your 25th anniversary!

Félicitations pour votre 25e anniversaire!

Como Lake Fishing Derby - Sunday, May 25 Teddy Bear Family Concert - Saturday, June 7 Grand Parade - Sunday, June 8 Teddy Bear Picnic - Sunday, June 8 Lafarge Lake FREE Family Fishing Day - Saturday, June 14 For more information visit: festivalcoquitlam.ca

JOYEUX FESTIVAL DU BOIS DE TOUTE LA GANG À PLACE MAILLARDVILLE Place Maillardville Community Centre 1200 Cartier Ave. 604-933-6166

Check out our Programs at www.placemaillardville.ca

The City of Coquitlam continues to proudly support the vibrant Festival du Bois where audiences listen to storytelling, sing along and dance to a range of music, and join in fun activities that celebrate our community’s francophone heritage.

La Ville de Coquitlam vous encourage tous et toutes à participer aux activités et de profiter de l’ambiance chaleureuse et accueillante de ce festival annuel qui fait partie de notre patrimoine francophone.

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Messages For 25 years, the Festival du Bois has celebrated French Canadian heritage, music and dance. On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Government of Canada, I thank the Société Francophone de Maillardville for organizing this celebration, whicbh brings the community together and keeps French Canadian culture alive in British Columbia. Happy 25th anniversary!

L’honorable / The Honourable Shelly Glover

Congratulations to the Société francophone de Maillardville for its 25th edition of the Festival du Bois celebration.

The Festival offers the opportunity to discover and appreciate the pleasures of French Canadian gastronomy, music and traditions. As in previous years, the Festival’s events promote a better understanding and awareness among all citizens of the francophone culture and its history. The Festival honors the first French settlers to the Maillardville region as well as most recent French speaking Canadians and immigrants to our province. I congratulate all those who worked on organizing the festival and its many activities. Best wishes for a wonderful festival!

Normand Letnick, Député, Kelowna-Lake Country, Secrétaire parlementaire à la première ministre It is with great pleasure that I welcome the 25th annual Festival du Bois to the community of Maillardville. Bringing together this festival is an enormous task.

Thank you to all of the hardworking volunteers and organizers without whom this festival could not happen. Since the very first Festival du Bois, organizers have endeavored to bring us the very best artists and performers, the most entertaining activities and most authentic and delicious French Canadian food.

Year after year they deliver with flourishing success. The Festival du Bois has something to offer everyone so please bring your entire family. I am confident you will enjoy it as much as I do.

Selina Robinson, MLA Coquitlam-Maillardville As Member of Parliament for New Westminster-Coquitlam and Port Moody, It’s an honour to represent Maillardville, where diversity is celebrated. Festival du Bois provides a unique opportunity for French Canadian artists to exhibit their talents, while offering British Columbia’s French and nonFrench communities a chance to come together to celebrate an important part of our cultural heritage. Thank you to the staff and volunteers who make this festival such a success. Congratulations on 25 years of promoting French culture, community and music. Bon Festival!

Fin Donnelly Member of Parliament Membre du Parlement New Westminster \ Coquitlam \ Port Moody The City of Coquitlam proudly supports Festival du Bois, a vibrant celebration of our francophone heritage. This year’s festival marks the 25th anniversary of this special event, and we encourage residents and visitors alike to enjoy the many performances, sample French-Canadian foods, participate in workshops and much more. On behalf of Council, I thank everyone involved in organizing and running this great family event for the enjoyment of our community. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate la Société francophone de Maillardville on the 25th anniversary of Festival du Bois and wish them many more years of success. Enjoy the festivities.

Richard Stewart, Coquitlam Mayor, maire de Coquitlam

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Friday, February 28, 7pm Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam

The soulful voice and expressive delivery of celebrated Fransaskois singer songwriter Alexis Normand opens the 25th Anniversary of Festival du Bois.

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Normand’s soulful voice and hypnotic folk-jazz melodies (sung in both French and English) recall the soft prairie wind and the shimmering glow of the living skies.

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Visual Arts at Place des Arts To take our 25th anniversary celebrations to their highest level, Festival du Bois has selected two exceptional local artists to feature in an exhibit at Place des Arts. We wanted to showcase artists with well-planted roots in this region – this area which was, for many back east in 1909, the “promised land,” with its lush, beautiful rainforests. Expressing themselves differently, both featured artists fi nd their inspiration in nature and choose wood as their inspiration. Festival visitors will be able to expand their knowledge of wood art and how contemporary artists use this very unique medium.

Thursday, February 27 to Thursday, March 14 • Opening Reception February 27th at 7pm Place des Arts • Leonore Peyton Salon • 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam Free Admission • www.placedesarts.ca

Mandara Lebovitz

Wood artist Mandara Lebovitz’s exhibition, Inspirations from Minnekhada, is both a beautiful portrait of our beloved local wilderness and a journey into the nature of wood itself!

Featuring unique handcrafted wood art primarily created with a blowtorch and paint, Lebovitz reveals her very own style of art. www.mandara.ca

Leesa Hanna

Leesa Hanna has always had a strong interest in exploring the natural beauty of art found in our everyday lives, and it’s what she strives to portray in her art.

She fi nds much to contemplate regarding trees – in all their many shapes and sizes; their strength, simplicity and most of all, their importance to all life.

Working in various media, Leesa delights in the many different mediums available to express this connection. www.leesahanna.com

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Schedule

Location: Mackin Park

12:40pm Déjah Léger 1:40pm Oscar Villanueva & Jou-Tou 2:40pm Yves Lambert Trio 3:40pm Vishtèn 4:45pm Bon Débarras

• 12:00pm – 12:45pm Harmonie et Chorale de l’École des Pionniers de Maillardville • 1:10pm – 2:00pm Charlotte Diamond • 2:20pm – 3:10pm Les Bûcherons • 3:30pm – 4:15pm “Wizzard Enchantress” Bobby Cole

12:40pm Les Bûcherons 1:30pm Déjah Léger 2:40pm Wesley Hardisty 3:45pm Charlotte Diamond

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Festival du Bois would like to thank IKEA for offering spaces in their parking lot during the festival.

Free Shuttle every 15 minutes Free Shuttle Bus service is available between the IKEA parking lot and the site. (Sponsored by Centennial Secondary School - SD43)

On Saturday, Stay On-Site from Midday To Night!

A Saturday ticket to the festival offers in/out privileges, and is valid from 11:00am to 8:30pm. Plan to have your dinner on-site, as food vendors will stay open till 8:00pm.

To celebrate the World Acadian Congress, coming to The Maritimes next August, join us at 6:30pm for a concert with our Acadian friends from Seattle, La Famille Léger, followed by a performance by Vishtèn, 7th generation Acadians from Prince Edward Island. At 7:00pm, participate in the glorious commotion of the “Tintamarre.” Tintamarre is an Acadian tradition of marching through one’s community making noise with improvised instruments and other noisemakers in celebration of National Acadian Day. Today it also honours the vibrancy of the Acadian community all over the world on August 15th every year. The word tintamarre means “clamour” or “din.” Bring your own pots and pans, join in the fun, and make some noise for Acadian culture.

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De Temps Antan

A much-loved reel from Quebec’s Mauricie region, a ballad passed down through a family in St-Côme, call-and-response vocals that date back to the work songs of the province’s lumber camps: these age-old melodies inspire De Temps Antan, the virtuoso trio of Éric Beaudry, André Brunet and Pierre-Luc Dupuis. To the stomping grounds of Quebec and Acadia’s musical traditions, these young firebrand add their own musical flair. With the occasional spice of something new, they take the sounds of yesteryear on a rigourous outing.

Playing fiddle, accordion, harmonica, guitar, bouzouki, and the infectious rhythms of foot percussion and more, they create a sound bursting with boundless energy and that special joie de vivre. Sat. 5:15pm & Sun. 3:30 Main Stage & Sun. 1:30pm Workshop Tent.

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Sun. Mar 2 - 5pm Join us for a night of Southern Buffet & Dancing

Tables $20. Starts at 10am

Back by popular demand! It’s a head on celebration of countrified licks and samba grooves, rolling drums and quicksilver accordion licks, Brazilian beats and Southern roots. It’s the joyous, ebullient music that weaves a brilliant tapestry of sound; it’s the Appalachian-gone-Afro-Brazilian band Matuto (“bumpkin” in Brazilian slang). Think music that moves seamlessly in a two-step between bluegrass and forró, the high lonesome and the wah-wah of the berimbau.

This New York-based six-piece cast their spell on us in 2013, and now Rob Curto (accordion), Clay Ross (guitar) and their talented cohorts are back with their intoxicating, dance-inspiring magic.

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Bon Débarras is a trio of brilliant young Montréalbased multi-instrumentalists who play music forged in the traditions of French-Canada, fused with the modern-day influences of their very multicultural city home. The result is original roots music, part neofolklore and part world music. Their sound pulses with the driving beat of podorythmie (foot percussion). Add ukulele, banjo, guitar, kora, tres, bass, stomping and wash boards, harmonica and a bunch of other things, and you have a remarkable sound that stretches back to the 17th century, but which is very much part of the 21st. Band members are Dominic Desrochers, JeanFrançois Dumas and Cédric Dind-Lavoie.

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Here’s a trio whose music grabs you, shakes you upside down and puts you back on your feet without blinking an eye! Led by charismatic singer and accordionist Yves Lambert – one of the most important players in the renaissance of traditional Québécois music, whose accordion and signature moustache were at the heart of La Bottine Souriante for over twenty years – Trio Lambert offers a fresh, personal and creatively ingenious interpretation of Quebec’s traditional songbook. Lambert, with Tommy Gauthier (fiddle, feet, bouzouki), and Olivier Rondeau (guitars), create a festive music that simply vibrates with an irresistible energy; you start feeling it in your tapping toes, and then…you’re captivated! Sat. 2pm & Sun. 12:30pm Workshop Tent & Sat. 3:50pm & Sun. 2:15pm Main Stage

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Festival du Bois is only a 30 minute drive from downtownVancouver!

Take Highway 1 East towards Coquitlam and exit at 40B. Follow Brunette Avenue to King Edward Street. The Festival site is right on this corner at Mackin Park.

Saturday: from 10:30am to 8pm Sunday: from 8:30am to 5pm

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Vishtèn plays music based on Acadian traditions from the west of Prince Edward Island. Twin sisters Emmanuelle and Pastelle LeBlanc have generational roots in western Prince Edward Island. The Magdalen Islands is home to Pascal Miousse, an heir to the Islands’ spectacular fiddling heritage. Vishtèn is widely regarded as the finest Acadian music band touring today. Their powerhouse music is a celebration of their Acadian roots and an embracing of Celtic and Maritime folk music traditions and newer sounds. The result is a brilliantly-executed repertoire of songs and multi-instrumental numbers full of driving percussion, tight harmonies – and Acadian fiddle tunes so dazzling, you’ll be hooked in a heartbeat.

Sat. 3pm Workshop Tent & Sat. 7:30pm & Sun. 11:45am Main Stage

When her fingers touch a guitar or piano, Alexis Normand delivers music that is downright seductive.

Her soulful voice is hypnotic, and the folk-jazz melodies this Fransaskois artist sings in both French and English recall the soft prairie wind and the shimmering glow of the living skies. Alexis released Mirador, her first full-length recording, in January.

The album garnered nominations for Francophone Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, Francophone Songwriter of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, and she was short-listed for a Lieutenant Governor General of Saskatchewan Award in the Emerging Artist category. Come hear this talented artist-on-the-rise. Fri., Feb. 28 7pm Place des Arts Opening Night Concert.

Be green, use public transport: Take the Skytrain to Braid Station, and transfer to Bus #156 or #153 eastbound up Brunette Avenue to King Edward Street. The festival site is on the corner of Brunette & King Edward in Mackin Park.

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12:10pm North Shore Celtic Ensemble 12:45pm Salutations officielles – Official greetings 2:10pm Bon Débarras 3:30pm Oscar Villanueva, Jou-Tou & Fana Soro 4:50pm Yves Lambert Trio 6:15pm De Temps Antan 7:10pm La Famille Léger 8:30pm Vishtèn

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Schedule

Location: Mackin Park

12:40pm Déjah Léger 1:40pm Oscar Villanueva & Jou-Tou 2:40pm Yves Lambert Trio 3:40pm Vishtèn 4:45pm Bon Débarras

• 12:00pm – 12:45pm Harmonie et Chorale de l’École des Pionniers de Maillardville • 1:10pm – 2:00pm Charlotte Diamond • 2:20pm – 3:10pm Les Bûcherons • 3:30pm – 4:15pm “Wizzard Enchantress” Bobby Cole

12:40pm Les Bûcherons 1:30pm Déjah Léger 2:40pm Wesley Hardisty 3:45pm Charlotte Diamond

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A Saturday ticket to the festival offers in/out privileges, and is valid from 11:00am to 8:30pm. Plan to have your dinner on-site, as food vendors will stay open till 8:00pm.

To celebrate the World Acadian Congress, coming to The Maritimes next August, join us at 6:30pm for a concert with our Acadian friends from Seattle, La Famille Léger, followed by a performance by Vishtèn, 7th generation Acadians from Prince Edward Island. At 7:00pm, participate in the glorious commotion of the “Tintamarre.” Tintamarre is an Acadian tradition of marching through one’s community making noise with improvised instruments and other noisemakers in celebration of National Acadian Day. Today it also honours the vibrancy of the Acadian community all over the world on August 15th every year. The word tintamarre means “clamour” or “din.” Bring your own pots and pans, join in the fun, and make some noise for Acadian culture.

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A much-loved reel from Quebec’s Mauricie region, a ballad passed down through a family in St-Côme, call-and-response vocals that date back to the work songs of the province’s lumber camps: these age-old melodies inspire De Temps Antan, the virtuoso trio of Éric Beaudry, André Brunet and Pierre-Luc Dupuis. To the stomping grounds of Quebec and Acadia’s musical traditions, these young firebrand add their own musical flair. With the occasional spice of something new, they take the sounds of yesteryear on a rigourous outing.

Playing fiddle, accordion, harmonica, guitar, bouzouki, and the infectious rhythms of foot percussion and more, they create a sound bursting with boundless energy and that special joie de vivre. Sat. 5:15pm & Sun. 3:30 Main Stage & Sun. 1:30pm Workshop Tent.

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Bon Débarras is a trio of brilliant young Montréalbased multi-instrumentalists who play music forged in the traditions of French-Canada, fused with the modern-day influences of their very multicultural city home. The result is original roots music, part neofolklore and part world music. Their sound pulses with the driving beat of podorythmie (foot percussion). Add ukulele, banjo, guitar, kora, tres, bass, stomping and wash boards, harmonica and a bunch of other things, and you have a remarkable sound that stretches back to the 17th century, but which is very much part of the 21st. Band members are Dominic Desrochers, JeanFrançois Dumas and Cédric Dind-Lavoie.

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Here’s a trio whose music grabs you, shakes you upside down and puts you back on your feet without blinking an eye! Led by charismatic singer and accordionist Yves Lambert – one of the most important players in the renaissance of traditional Québécois music, whose accordion and signature moustache were at the heart of La Bottine Souriante for over twenty years – Trio Lambert offers a fresh, personal and creatively ingenious interpretation of Quebec’s traditional songbook. Lambert, with Tommy Gauthier (fiddle, feet, bouzouki), and Olivier Rondeau (guitars), create a festive music that simply vibrates with an irresistible energy; you start feeling it in your tapping toes, and then…you’re captivated! Sat. 2pm & Sun. 12:30pm Workshop Tent & Sat. 3:50pm & Sun. 2:15pm Main Stage

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Vishtèn plays music based on Acadian traditions from the west of Prince Edward Island. Twin sisters Emmanuelle and Pastelle LeBlanc have generational roots in western Prince Edward Island. The Magdalen Islands is home to Pascal Miousse, an heir to the Islands’ spectacular fiddling heritage. Vishtèn is widely regarded as the finest Acadian music band touring today. Their powerhouse music is a celebration of their Acadian roots and an embracing of Celtic and Maritime folk music traditions and newer sounds. The result is a brilliantly-executed repertoire of songs and multi-instrumental numbers full of driving percussion, tight harmonies – and Acadian fiddle tunes so dazzling, you’ll be hooked in a heartbeat.

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When her fingers touch a guitar or piano, Alexis Normand delivers music that is downright seductive.

Her soulful voice is hypnotic, and the folk-jazz melodies this Fransaskois artist sings in both French and English recall the soft prairie wind and the shimmering glow of the living skies. Alexis released Mirador, her first full-length recording, in January.

The album garnered nominations for Francophone Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, Francophone Songwriter of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, and she was short-listed for a Lieutenant Governor General of Saskatchewan Award in the Emerging Artist category. Come hear this talented artist-on-the-rise. Fri., Feb. 28 7pm Place des Arts Opening Night Concert.

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North Shore Celtic Ensemble

Under the direction of Claude Giguère and Jay Knutson, the 25 young members of the North Shore Celtic Ensemble deliver a whole new, “no boundaries” kind of musical experience.

The group began, in 1999, with a Celtic-focused repertoire, but the fi ddlers, woodwind players and percussionists now play an exciting, wide-ranging and genrespanning music that includes folk, jazz, classical and more. Not only a musical jewel on the local scene, The Ensemble has toured Canada and abroad, sharing some great music and their message of empowering youth and using music to engage and connect with communities, and make a positive difference. Sat. 11:15am Main Stage.

Charlotte Diamond

Come join the Hug Bug Club as legendary children’s singersongwriter and storyteller, Charlotte Diamond, takes you on a trip around the globe and into your own imagination – in French, English and Spanish, too! Best known for favourites like, Four Hugs a Day, I am a Pizza (Je suis une pizza), Octopus (Slippery Fish), La Bamba, All the Nations Like Banana and Dicky Dinosaur, Diamond’s songs are lively and very sing-along-able. They also inspire children to care for each other and celebrate our diversity with songs like Leave the World a Little Better. This multiaward-winning performer’s concerts are fun for kids, but parents and grandparents will be spellbound, too. Sat. 1:10 pm & Sun. 3pm Childrens Tent

JouTou & friends with Oscar Villanueva

Come join the Hug Bug Club as legendary children’s singer-songwriter JouTou (“play everything”) is a super-group of world music virtuosos.

Through sheer talent and an open-hearted approach to cross-cultural musicmaking, they take the term “collaboration” to new, increasingly sophisticated and appealing places. At Festival du Bois, in a brand new project, JouTou’s Québec-born multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Andre Thibault, Chinese pipa genius Qiu Xia He, Amy Stephen (accordion, vocals) and Liam MacDonald (percussion) have invited djembe and balafon maestro Fana Soro to join them in a ground-breaking collaboration with recently arrived master Peruvian percussionist, Oscar Villenueva Martínez. Throughout Martínez’s musical career, which has spanned over 30 years, he has celebrated the stories, songs and dances of his Afro-Peruvian ancestral traditions. He has also delved into a fusion of Afro Peruvian and contemporary dances and percussion. His artistic work embodies and reflects both his rich musical heritage and his passion for exploring cultural fusions. Add in some Middle Eastern dance, and we’ll be treated to a pioneering music that spans five continents.

Sat. 1pm & Sun. 2:30pm Workshop Tent & Sat. 2:30pm Main Stage.

Alouest is a dynamic home-grown Maillardville-based music group. They bring their own French Canadian West Coast style to music ranging from French folk to Celtic, Bluegrass to Old Time, with an occasional sprinkling of Latin and Jazz. The group incorporates potent vocal harmonies with guitars, upright bass, fiddles, accordion, penny whistle, keyboard, mandolin, banjo, musical saw and an array of folk percussion instruments. Band member are: Denis Leclerc (violin, mandolin, banjo, vocals), Daniel Legal (guitar, violin, vocals), Vincent Coulombe (bass, vocals), Michel Legal (guitar, percussion, vocals),Yves Laforest (piano, accordion, penny whistle, vocals).

Sun. 10:45am Main Stage

Clochette

Lison Clochette is a modern day troubadour, singer-songwriter, and clown. Her mission is to recreate a circus ambience in all of her performances, while serving up a joie de vivre that invites all hearts into her celebration of song, dance, humour and laughter. Clochette has been on this joyous adventure for more than 24 years. Sat. & Sun. Children’s Tent.

The Wizard

Magic, music, juggling, stiltwalking, unicycle-riding, balloon art, and the thrill of the unexpected – The Wizard brings a little bit of circus delight with him wherever he goes. The captivating Wiz touches the hearts of everyone he encounters. Prepare to fall under his spell in the Childrens Tent on Saturday, Take a trip back in time to a winter Les Bûcherons create memorable experiand look for him as he roams the site living room, where modern-day ences that share and illuminate Canadian on Sunday. Sat. Children’s Tent & technology is replaced by the wonder history and French Canadian culture.You Roaming the Site Sun. of traditional art & music. Vocalist and could meet a couple of voyageurs as they multi-instrumentalist Dejah Léger get ready for a big adventure in the great brings traditional French-Canadian and Canadian wilderness.You could learn how Frenchie has been entertaining kids Appalachian songs and stories to new maple sugar was found, find out how to life with her “crankies,” a unique folk play spoons, or how to make wooden men of all ages for more than 20 years. He is delighted to be back at the Festival art tradition. For her crankies, Dejah dance.You could even try line or square du Bois. Born in Montreal, where he handcuts black construction paper into dancing. With entertaining songs, stories, spent his childhood, Joey Lespérance intricate silhouettes, and then scrolls those dances and audience participation, the established himself in the theatre arts as original images across a backlit screen duo of Les Bûcherons have performed a clown and balloon artist. Now hailing – to musical accompaniment. The show before more than a million Canadian from Vancouver, which he adores and is nothing less than magic! Performing children over 25 years. Join them as they where he has worked as a comedian with Dejah is her father-in-law, New show their love and appreciation for since 1988, Joey enthusiastically Brunswick-born button accordion player Canadian history, traditional French Caassumes his persona of Frenchie the and patriarch of La Famille Léger band, nadian culture and the environment. Sat. Clown as he performs daring stunts.

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Les Échos du Pacifique

A Maillardville mainstay is ramping up to highlight four decades of harmony through song. Les Échos du Pacifique celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and the group’s longevity is a testament to celebrating the past, while embracing the present. According to choir president Daniel Bouchard, the choir started out as a group of “French-Canadian Catholics” exclusively from Maillardville.

But while francophone culture is still at the forefront, the group has diversified.“Back then it was a really Maillardville-based, francophone type of community choir. Now the choir brings in people from across the Lower Mainland.”And while the songs are all in French — including titles like Ah! si mon moine voulait danser, Alouette and Je voudrais voir la mer — all ethnicities are invited to participate in the group. One thing that has not changed is the way people experience music, Bouchard says. Sun. 10am Main Stage.

Lexi Calbery

It’s the Maple Tree of the Festival! Just for this special occasion, Maple, the daughter of the Eastern Forest Queen, has uprooted her spindly human legs to enjoy some fun and games with all! You can catch her juggling or stilt walking around the festival, greeting families and granting wishes to those children who help her with her tricks. She’ll even show you how to juggle, spin ribbons, hula-hoop and balance feathers if you join her in the Children’s Tent. Perhaps if you ask extra sweetly, she’ll share with you how she came to be the Maple Tree and you can help her on her quest to find her long lost bûcheron.

Sat. & Sun. Children’s Tent.

Famille Léger

The Léger clan carry on the great tradition of French-Canadian family bands, playing the joyful kitchen partystyle dance music handed down from generation to generation in Quebec and Acadian New Brunswick.

Patriarch Louis leads the band on the one row melodeon (a type of button accordion) with son Devon on fiddle, his mom Barbara on guitar and wife Dejah on piano. When this family takes the stage, it’s an invitation for your family to dance along!

Sat. 6:30pm Main Stage & Sun. 3:15pm Workshop Tent.

Voyageurs & Co (Joanne Plourde)

A voyageurs choir is making their way by canoe to Mackin Park, scheduled to arrive just in time to celebrate Festival du Bois. Come see Voyageurs & Co in their big canoe as they sing traditional songs from the 17th - 20th centuries, paddle in unison like the voyageur of old, and give us all the experience of this important part of Canadian history.You’re invited to sing along!

Wesley Hardisty

Wesley is a fiddler, guitarist, composer, and singer whose unique blend of rock, folk, Celtic and Métis music is compelling and emotional. His debut CD won a 2012 Aboriginal People Choice Music Award.

“Wesley is combining Aboriginal, rock, country and traditional folk influences to produce music that will grab your attention . . . In a world where many young fiddlers seek to impress by playing as hard and fast as possible, its subtlety and maturity is refreshing. He has a lightness of touch and a delicacy to his phrasing that sets him apart . . . So remember the name, Wesley Hardisty – fiddler, songwriter, multi-instrument, inspirational speaker, role model and recording artist.

I’m sure we are going to be hearing a lot more from him in years to come – just remember you read it here first!” - Tim Readman, Penguin Eggs magazine. Sun. 1pm Children’s Tent.

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Festival du Bois offers a wide variety of activities to delight visitors of all ages: exciting performances by a diverse range of artists, fascinating workshops, and authentic, traditional French Canadian cuisine. Festival-goers particularly love the decadently sweet sugar taffy on snow and the mouth-watering home made poutine. Come to Mackin Park and discover Festival du Bois’ special ambiance, our joie de vivre, and our warm hospitality.

BREAKFAST: Begin your Sunday morning with a delicious breakfast, including tasty pancakes served with maple syrup. Cost: $3 children and $6 for adult. (Does not include entrance to the site) TRADITIONAL FOOD KIOSKS: There are many delectable choices on site for your eating pleasure. Who can resist tourtière or maple sugar pie? And we repeat: the poutine is divine!

CABANE À SUCRE ANDRÉ BEAUREGARD SUGAR SHACK: Discover the world of maple sugar while visiting the sugar shack. Sample some scrumptious taffy on snow!

AND THERE’S SHOPPING, TOO! Become a festival fashionista! Visit our souvenir kiosk for the official Festival du Bois “signature” headgear and other great items from local artisans. Come and frolic with Frenchie and Clochette the clowns, the amazing Lexi, the Maple Queen of the Festival, who will be roving Mackin Park with the sole purpose of delighting and entertaining the whole family. There are fun activities for everyone, including face painting, crafts and much more!

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