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MLA MIKE FARNWORTH

MLA to run for NDP’s top spot Farnworth first in leadership race

By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

After finishing a close second to Adrian Dix in 2011, Mike Farnworth says he is running for NDP leader to correct the party’s mistakes of 2013.

Offering “a progressive alternative that can win an election,” the longtime Port Coquitlam MLA referred Sunday to the NDP choice in last spring’s provincial campaign to run upbeat advertising to promote a platform with few specifics.

“Under my watch, the BC NDP will never fight an election with one hand tied behind its back,” Farnworth said in an opening statement released by his campaign. see HORGAN, page A7

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Ciara McCrae of Port Moody secondary school (top) battles Ciara Corbett from Burnaby’s St. Thomas More Collegiate in the girls 51 kg gold medal match at the BC High School Provincial Championships this past weekend in Prince George. McCrae won the provincial title. More sports on page A17.

Alleged driver had bad driving history Man, 90, was to have driving test

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

An elderly driver suspected in a hit-and-run collision that killed two

people in Coquitlam last November had been ordered by ICBC to take a driving test days before the crash.

Eugene Muirhead, a 90-year-old Second World War veteran police believe was at the wheel at the time of the crash,

had a history of hit-andrun incidents, according to court documents. A search warrant application also noted that he was extremely hard of hearing and required two canes to walk.

Juan and Marta Rosales were crossing Austin

Avenue at Gatensbury Street Nov. 27, 2013 when they were struck and killed shortly after 3:30 p.m. Witnesses said a silver Dodge Ram stopped about 50 m from the crash site before fleeing.

A witness followed the truck to a nearby home,

where police took a man into custody and impounded his vehicle.

The search warrant application, viewed by The Tri-City News, was required to allow police to look for DNA, fibres, fingerprints and damage on the truck, and outlined

what investigators knew shortly after the incident.

Muirhead had visited the Port Moody Legion that afternoon, where he drank coffee with fellow Legion members, the document said. see REPORT, page A5

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Coquitlam’s oldest & newest main drags — Brunette and Pinetree — will get makeovers: See page A3

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Big changes for Pinetree and Brunette Development and transit are behind Coquitlam plans

By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam’s oldest and newest main drags are getting makeovers.

This week, city staff showed council plans for Brunette Avenue in Maillardville and Pinetree Way in City Centre to make way for projected growth.

Under the Maillardville streetscape guidelines, which city council has yet to formally endorse, Brunette Avenue will be transformed into a processional route, from the clock tower at Lougheed Highway to Laval Square, the heart of the historically FrenchCanadian enclave.

More than a century ago, Brunette Avenue was used for parades for special events and holidays by pioneering families.

City staff propose to dress up Brunette with

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Left, an illustration of special lighting planned for under the Evergreen Line guideways on Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. Right, a procession along Brunette Avenue in Maillardville, circa 1913. black heritage-style street lamps, ceremonial street banners, hanging flower baskets, decorative street furnishings and festive lighting.

Carl Johannsen, Coquitlam’s manager of community planning, said at Monday’s council-in-committee meeting that his staff will talk about the streetscape guidelines this or next month with stakeholders

and the public.

Meanwhile, on the other side of town, plans for Pinetree Way are underway as Evergreen Line work continues and the area’s three stations are built.

Tr a cy Kyle, Coquitlam’s manager of special projects, told council a proposed $14-million renovation of the road includes special lighting under the rapid-

transit guideways, public art and a new entrance/ exit for the Coquitlam Centre mall parking lot.

City staff want to move the current northbound access to the mall to the lighted Anson Avenue intersection to shorten the traffic waits heading west and to make it safer for commuters and pedestrians.

That upgrade alone would cost the city

$500,000, Kyle said.

“It is a big-ticket item but with the coming of the Evergreen Line, the thoughts are, ‘Go ahead.

Get it done,” because the public will not want to see this [street] torn up anymore,” Kyle said, noting discussions with the mall’s management, Morguard Investments, are ongoing.

Kyle also said the city is looking at pub-

lic washrooms along Pinetree, a “pedestrian scramble” — criss-crossing diagonal crosswalks — at Northern Avenue and access upgrades to Burlington Drive, between city hall and the Spirit Square.

As well, trees will be planted along Pinetree “to make sure there’s a nice green corridor,” she said, referring to recent concerns about trees

being cut down for the Evergreen Line construction.

Kyle said the city plans to meet with stakeholders and gauge public feedback before the final designs are complete.

Most of the Pinetree roadworks are expected to be done by opening day for the Evergreen Line, in the summer of 2016. jwarren@tricitynews.com

Now hear this: You can help children hear Thousands spent for children from needy families

By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News

Many parents of young children are relieved to get a few minutes of silence when their talkative toddlers turn quiet.

But for one local mom, her son’s silence was a worry.

Jesse, whose last name was withheld to protect her son’s privacy, was concerned when her three-year-old wouldn’t speak or show any interest in what she was saying.

Granted, the conditions weren’t ideal. The Burnaby mom was trying to communicate with her youngster via Skype because he was living in the Philippines with her mother while she was studying to be a licensed

practical nurse here.

“It’s so frustrating, you’re not there,” said Mary, who thought her distant son was simply ignoring her.

Speech therapy helped but it wasn’t until her little boy had a hearing test at a Fraser Health clinic upon returning home last fall that the true source of the problem was revealed. Her son, now four, was found to have mild hearing loss. Jesse was shocked at the news but it also made sense.

“When we heard about that, I cried. I didn’t know what to expect. I couldn’t say anything. I didn’t know what to say. I didn’t know what to ask.”

But thanks to a referral from public health nurses, the problem turned out to be relatively easy to fix. In January, Jesse’s son was given a custom hearing aid with funds raised by the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.

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To find out how to contribute to the Hearing for Kids campaign, visit www.erhf.ca/howto-give/hearing-forkids.

LEFT: DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS; RIGHT: FHA POSTER

Left, Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation’s Charlene Giovannetti-King shows a poster for a fundraising campaign for Hearing for Kids, which buys hearing aids for children from low-income families living in the Fraser Health region.

Above, a poster for the Fraser Health campaign.

The foundation’s Hearing for Kids campaign, which has so far raised $50,000 towards a $150,000 endowment to provide hearing aids for children of low-income families living in the Fraser Health region, was able to provide the little boy with a $2,100 hearing

aid. It replaced a loaner model he got in October that wasn’t tuned for his needs and would have had to have been returned.

Jesse, who works fulland part-time jobs, and her husband, a Telus employee, are already having a tough time paying off student loans and

other expenses, and wouldn’t have been able to afford the device.

Jesse’s son isn’t the only child to benefit.

Seven other children living the Fraser Health region, including Tri-Cities, have received a hearing aid through the Hearing for Kids campaign, said

ERHF executive director Charlene GiovannettiKing, and more will get them in the future.

Giovannetti-King credited Worksafe BC, whose employees contributed $40,000, and Port Moody’s Inspire Dental, which raised $9,000 last year, for getting the cam-

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For Jesse’s family, Hearing for Kids has been a blessing.

Her son can hear and speak English well in addition to Tagalog and the family’s Ilonggo dialect.

The kindergarten student is also a successful reader who loves to read aloud to his family.

“I’m so happy that somebody is able to help us,”his mom said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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HandyDart service denials are ‘house arrest,’ says Lewis

By Jeff Nagel Black Press

HandyDart trip denials climbed again in 2013 and critics say the increasingly constrained access to TransLink’s custom transit service is unfair to the disabled and elderly.

There were 42,418 service denials where requests couldn’t be accommodated due to constrained capacity — 3.5% of all trips. That was up from 37,690 in 2012 and represents an eight-fold increase in the last four years.

“We have committed no crime and yet are sentenced to house arrest when demand for rides outstrips capacity to provide rides because politicians won’t make transit funding a priority,” said HandyDart Riders Alliance spokesperson Tim Louis, a former Vancouver councillor.

A further 0.9% of HandyDart trips requested were refused, meaning they couldn’t be provided at the requested time and the customer wouldn’t accept an offer of an alternate time of up to an hour sooner or later.

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He then drove to the Austin Fish House, a restaurant at which he regularly ate that is located near the crash site.

When questioned by police, Muirhead admitted that he had been in the area but denied hitting anyone with his vehicle. “That’s a bunch of baloney,” he told police, according to the search warrant application.

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Drainage a concern related to Evergreen ‘We don’t want to lose any fish,’ says Moody’s mayor

rainy season continues.

But the Burke Mountain Naturalists are worried the damage to redds — the hollows created by female salmon to lay their eggs — won’t be known until the water warms up and eggs start to hatch.

“It’s a wonderful asset to have where you have salmon coming spawning in a creek right where people are living, especially in such a developed area,” said BMN’s Elaine Golds. “We don’t want to see those redds damaged.”

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Runoff from Evergreen Line construction flowed into Suterbrook Creek in Port Moody during heavy rains in mid-February, prompting the contractor and the Ministry of Transportation to make drainage improvements and perform extra monitoring.

Amanda Farrell, executive project director for the $1.4-billion Burnabyto-Coquitlam rapid transit line, said the creek has been running clear and there is no evidence fish and fish habitat were damaged in the incidents that occurred the weekend of Feb. 14. “But we need to monitor that and monitor the creek,” she said.

Port Moody city officials and environmentalists were alerted to the problem and are doing their own monitoring but still want assurances Suterbrook Creek will be protected if heavy rains reoccur.

“We don’t want to lose any fish and we want make sure they’re aware of it and they’re responding,” said Mayor Mike Clay.

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Suterbrook Creek is running clear under the Capilano Road bridge in PoMo but environmentalists are concerned that salmon eggs buried in gravel may have been disturbed by sediment from Evergreen Line work.

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Temporary bridge is needed for NW-Coq.

By Grant Granger Black Press

A temporary Bailey bridge will be brought in to replace the one closed following a maintenance check on the weekend.

New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright said the latest cracks in the one-lane bridge over the Brunette River that connects Braid Street to Coquitlam’s United Boulevard don’t appear to be repairable so the city is working with the provincial Ministry of Transportation to find a temporary bridge to put in its place. Wright said Tuesday morning that it appeared one had been found in the Fraser Valley.

“We have sourced a second Bailey bridge to give us time to figure

out what has to be done,” Wright said.

The new cracks in the structure were found during a maintenance inspection Sunday. A year ago, two splits in the bridge’s trusses were found and it took nearly two weeks to repair. Heavy truck traffic was also banned with the bridge’s maximum load weight being reduced from 48 to 15 tonnes.

Wright said the engineers believed at that time the bridge had another 18 to 24 months of life left but heavy trucks ignoring the ban have shortened that time frame.

He estimated it could take as long as four weeks for the temporary replacement, also a onelane structure, to be installed.

Th e d eve l o p m e n t intensifies the heated debate between New We s t m i n s t e r a n d Coquitlam about replacing the bridge.

Coquitlam wants a permanent two-lane structure but New West insists that would put too much of a burden on the already heavily congested intersection of Braid and Brunette Avenue.

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart told The Tri-City News the issue highlights the urgency of replacing the structure.

“We have used up a whole year since this problem first came to light last March,” he said.

“New Westminster has stalled and it is really getting frustrating and it is going to get expensive for these communities.”

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“Under my leadership, the BC NDP will stand firmly for a strong and diversified economy that provides family-supporting jobs and builds shared prosperity,”Farnworth said.

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Proposed BQ tower worries Trees and tight spaces are issues

By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

A Burquitlam homeowner gave Coquitlam city council an earful this week about an application the elected officials have yet to officially see.

On Monday, Willem Schiere of the Farrow Street committee — made up of residents in two highrises near the Como Lake Avenue and Clarke Road intersection — said the proposal by

developer Beedie Living for a 26-storey residential tower would create problems in the area.

Schiere said if the building were to go up, it would be 25 m away from his and would crowd the area.

“We are very concerned it’s going to impact our privacy,” he said, while also warning of the potential loss of light and mature trees.

As well, Schiere complained the strata of The Victoria would lose revenue from a nearby telecommunications site

as the Beedie building would block reception.

Houtan Rafii, vicepresident of residential development for Beedie Living, said his company has met with The Victoria strata council and other area groups. “As with every project, we endeavour to work with neighbours and stakeholders to address concerns during the conceptual and design process,” he said in an email to The Tri-City News on Tuesday.

Beedie has told The News it is planning to link its proposed 180-unit

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tower on Como Lake Avenue with the YWCA Como Lake Gardens by providing seven townhouses and amenity space for the single mothers and their kids at the facility. Its development would also include a parkade as well as a vehicle roundabout

close to the Burquitlam Evergreen station.

At the council-in-committee meeting, Schiere and his neighbours were encouraged to speak at the public hearing when council formally considers the application.

Commuters driving along Clarke Road in Coquitlam had to take a detour Tuesday morning but it was to make way for firefighters, not Evergreen Line construction workers.

North and southbound lanes were closed to enable firefighters from Coquitlam and Burnaby to battle a small house fire in the 500block of Clarke Road early Tuesday.

Coquitlam Deputy Chief Jim Ogloff said his crews were called to the blaze at about 7 a.m. to support Burnaby firefighters in putting out the fire that started in the basement of an 1940s-era home that was being used as an office by the car dealer next door. No one was in the home at the time of the fire.

“We will have an investigator on scene and we’ll determine the cause,” said Ogloff, who said the fire was put out at about 8 a.m. and the road opened shortly after. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Now may be the time to find a way to make transportation safer and more usable for seniors.

Before, no one cared about washrooms at SkyTrain stations, truly accessible bus stops and buses or other services that would make it easier for older people to give up the car and take transit. Before, nobody worried that our street lighting, signage, even our drivers’ licence system was inadequate for use by older people whose eyesight may be failing, whose reflexes are slow but who may still have a clean driving record.

Before, no one cared that suburban living doesn’t support seniors, who may become isolated at home and dependent on government or volunteer services to get around.

Now, though, as the grey tsunami begins to overwhelm public resources, it may be time to care.

The evidence is already clear that transportation is inadequate for vulnerable, less mobile people. HandyDart is overwhelmed by people who need door-to-door service, so it’s time to take another look at how this service is used. Last year, for example, there were 42,418 service denials and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Is it time to take another look at how service to the most vulnerable is delivered?Yes. The evidence is also clear that our accepted driver’s licence system is inadequate for older drivers. Although most stay off the road in risky periods, studies find the crash rate for people 70 and older is similar to the crash rate of new drivers (those ages 16 to 24).

Is it time to take another look at how our driver’s license system works?Yes. Is it time to take another look at how our transit system works for seniors? Absolutely, so we can keep our moms and dads safe, secure and healthy, and so it will be ready for us one day.

A crown jewel is on the table in the Cariboo BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA he New Prosperity mineral deposit near Williams Lake is described by the industry as one of the largest in the world, containing 5.3 billion pounds of copper and 13.3 million ounces of gold.

The Harper government’s decision to reject open-pit mine development for a second time is seen by elected officials in the Cariboo region as a disaster. One of Quesnel’s sawmills is preparing to close for good and I’ve been told there is more to come as the post-pine beetle era unfolds.

Here in the B.C. capital, the decision is mainly viewed as a huge mistake. Taseko Mines is going to court to show that the federal panel used the wrong design when reviewing the company’s expensively revised plan. The province has permitted two successful mines

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that operate in the same area, one of which is run by Taseko.

In Ottawa, this is a Supreme Court of Canada test case over who owns the land and the mineral wealth underneath.

In traditional Canadian law, the province owns it. This was highlighted in the recent discussion between B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta’s Alison Redford over royalties from oil.

Six aboriginal communities make up the Tsilhqot’in Nation, which has a long and bitter history of resistance against the Crown. The Tsilhqot’in almost won a declaration of title to 40,000 hectares known as the Nemiah Valley — forests, wild horses, minerals and all — in a 339-day trial that ended in 2007.

Their case suffered a setback at the B.C. Court of Appeal and is now before the highest court. Aboriginal rights have been established but this would be the first clear title.

Tsilhqot’in tribal chair Joe Alphonse was pleasantly surprised to see Taseko turned down again. He said the Tsilhqot’in National

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Government is releasing its own mining policies soon.

“We welcome opportunities to look at projects that are environmentally sound and we need economic opportunities,”Alphonse told the Williams Lake Tribune.

Somehow, efforts to move mine waste rock from Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) to a sealed storage site 2 km away are not enough to protect groundwater, although they are sufficient at the nearby Gibraltar and Mount Polley mines. And Alphonse makes it clear this mysterious environmental problem will be solved once he and his fellow chiefs have control of the resource.

A Supreme Court of Canada ruling on aboriginal title is required to settle this. If some limited form of title is at last defined for the treaty-less majority of B.C., or at least Tsilhqot’in territory, the fate of the mine may become clear.

Conventional wisdom on this is that the mining company didn’t try hard enough to establish a working relationship with the Tsilhqot’in. For his part,Taseko CEO Russell Hallbauer says

the chiefs refused to meet with him, which isn’t surprising from a group that doesn’t recognize the B.C. forests ministry either.

Here’s a sample of the volume of evidence that may determine the future of B.C.: Archeological studies presented at trial describe“18 roasting and/or pit depressions”at Teztan Biny. It’s not clear if these were for seasonal food preparation or for pit houses, which would indicate a more permanent settlement at the lake. Nor is it clear whether these“cultural depressions”have been identified as being of Tsilhqot’in origin. Oral histories are also uncertain. Tsilhqot’in witnesses testified that Teztan Biny has been used in the 20th century as a hunting and fishing camp.

The mine was rejected due to ill-defined cultural as well as environmental concerns.

B.C. residents could finally see some answers this year.

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

Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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An illustration of the replacement Moody middle school planned for the rear of the current school site.

The Tri-City News welcomes letters to the editor by readers in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra. Submissions must contain name, address and daytime phone number. The editor reserves the right to edit for clarity, brevity, libel and taste. Email your letters to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

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The Editor, Re. “Protection, just in case, for new Moody middle” (The Tri-City News, Feb. 28).

I am impressed by the beauty of the proposed new Moody middle school, as shown in the illustration on page A4 of your Feb. 28 issue. It has huge walls of curved glass windows, probably a grand atrium and, since the school is to have a concentration on the arts, undoubtedly music rooms, a dance studio, art studios and a technologically sophisticated theatre.

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$16,980

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81,900 Km, Automatic, 4X4, 4 Door, Silver. UT174398

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2012 DODGE RAM 3500

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Tri-City News Wednesday, March 5, 2014, A13

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2013 MAZDA3

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$23,995

Automatic,A/C

2011 KIA SPORTAGE LX SUV

$14,995

UC143776

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$17,490

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13-05-31 5:42 PM

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$12,980

[ ACTION ]

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$13,980

CALL US NOW! 1-888-466-4679 WEST COAST

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bi-weekly for 60 months, amortized over 84 months with $0 DOWN PAYMENT. Offer includes delivery, destination and fees. Offer based on 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD with a purchase price of $28,482.

1-866-334-8581

2012 TOYOTA Ma trixYARIS

WEST COAST

Offer(s) YOU available COVERED on select new 2014 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by July 2, 2013. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All offers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options *5-year/100,000 ∞ “Don’t Pay For 60km Days” offer is a 60-day payment deferral and applies to purchase financing offers on all 2014 models. No interest will accrue during the first 30 days of the finance contract. After this period interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract. See your Kia dealer for full also available. details. worry-free Some conditions apply and on approved credit. **0% purchase financing is available on select new 2014 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. Purchase financing example based on new 2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E) with a selling price of $23,482, financed at 0% APR corresponds to a bi-weekly payment of $129 for comprehensive 60 months, amortized over 84 months with a down payment/ equivalent trade of $0. Some conditions apply and on approved credit. ≠Bi-weekly finance payment O.A.C. for new 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE)/2014 Forte Sedan LX MT (FO541E)/2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E) based on a selling price of $28,482/$17,502/$23,482 is $156/$96/$129 with an APR of 0% for warranty.

60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $8,138/$5,001/$6,709 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2014 Sorento EX V6 AWD (SR75HE)/2014 Forte SX (FO748E)/2014 Rondo EX Luxury (RN756E) is $34,195/$26,195/$32,195 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,665/$1,485/$1,665, and A/C charge ($100, where applicable). Licence, insurance, applicable taxes, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies), variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See  Highway/city fueldealers consumption is based on the 2014 LX 2.4L by GDIJuly 4-cyl2, (A/T)/2014 Forte 1.8Lsell MPIor4-cyl Rondoconditions 2.0L GDI 4-cyl These updated estimates areAllbased thesubject Government of Canada’s criteria shown and testing Refer toaccessories the EnerGuide Consumption Yourcost. actual for full details.

Offer(s) available on select dealer new 2014 models through participating to qualifi ed customers whoSorento take delivery 2013. Dealers may lease(M/T)/2014 for less. Some apply.(M/T).

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BANNER Spring Break Be ‘artful’ for spring break Want your kids to get crafty during spring break?

A number of Tri-City facilities have arts programs to keep the minds — and hands — your young ones busy for the two-week holiday this month.

Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.) has several sessions for children aged six to 16 from March 17 to 28, including Art in the Morning, Clay in the Afternoon, Drama and Pottery Wheel and Hand Throwing. Call 604-931-2009 or go online at pomoarts.ca.

At Coquitlam’s Place des Arts, teens in Grade 9 to 12 can study with film, TV and theatre pros in two half-day workshops. The instructors include actor Dylan Playfair (Some Assembly Required); actor Alison Kelly (Mom’s the Word); talent agent Emilio Salituro of Muse Artistic Management; casting director Coreen Myers (X-Men, The Tomorrow People, Wayward Pines); and Arts Club Theatre company artist liaison Stephanie Hargreaves.

To register, call 604-6641636 or visit placedesarts.ca.

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Ceramics classes are popular with kids during spring break at the Port Moody Arts Centre.

Coquitlam has its Lunchbox Theatre spring break camp from March 24 to 28.

Sessions run at the Poirier community centre from 9:30 am. to 3:30 p.m. Kids aged six to 12 can join Act Up! improv, musical theatre and theatre production classes.

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theatre.com.

Children aged seven to 11 can also join an Evergreen Cultural Centre art camp.

Courses on theatre, novel writing, animation and architecture run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coquitlam venue.

Call 604-927-6552 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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CONTACT Janis Warren email: jwarren@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3034 • fax: 604-944-0703

Coq. district music fest strikes 62nd year

By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy NeWs

An American piano virtuoso with his own reality TV show is in the TriCities this week to adjudicate intermediate- and senior-level pianists in the 62nd annual Coquitlam District Music Festival (CDMF).

Steven Spooner, an assistant piano professor at the University of Kansas whose TV series A Life of Music is on XOTV, started on Monday critiquing dozens of young pianists hoping to win a spot in the provincials, which happen June 3 to 7 in Penticton.

Last year’s Performing Arts BC competition in Chilliwack was a good one for the CDMF with representative Fraser Jang-Milligan taking runnerup in junior piano, ChristyYip earning an honourable mention in intermediate piano and Kelly Kim being named as runner-up in national piano.

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Steven Spooner watches Lori Kullahian of Burnaby perform before the Coquitlam District Music Festival started on Monday.

with a rise in the vocal and speech arts categories; CDMF is one of two Lower Mainland music festivals that accepts speech arts competitors.

Peters encourages the public to take time out to listen to the performers “and see the level of talent that is in this area, no matter what their discipline.”

Over the past six decades, many youth got their start at CDMF: Among them, Canada’s first Rockette Betty McHardy; actor Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future); crooner Michael Buble; pianist Jon Kumura Parker; and Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City).

• The Coquitlam District Music Festival runs until April 11 at the Hyde Creek community church (2145 Nova Scotia Ave., Port Coquitlam).

Admission is free. For more information and times, call 604-468-2622 or visit cdmf.ca.

This year, CDMF has recruited Alan Young — a former Lethbridge Symphony manager and music conservatory co-ordinator with the University of Lethbridge — to adjudicate the junior piano section.

Still, piano isn’t CDMF’s only forte as several dozen young competitors are also lined up for speech arts, classical voice and musical theatre (at last year’s provincials, CDMF rep Hannah Gee was the runner-up in intermediate classical voice, Sam Ellington was the runner-up in junior musical theatre and Tiana Jung took honourable mention in senior musical theatre).

And while Kevin Power is returning as classical voice and musical theatre adjudicator, Toronto character performer Kathleen Black has been brought in for the festival to hear from the speech arts participants.

CDMF president Harold Peters said registration is slightly up this year,

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Cierra Munro of Port Moody.

young dancers in int’l fest Two Tri-City youth will appear in the Vancouver International Dance Festival, which starts on Friday.

Port Coquitlam’s Michelle Khoo, 14, a Grade 9 student at Magee secondary in Vancouver, and Cierra Munro, 16, of Port Moody, are part of Mustard Seed — a collaboration between Goh Ballet and the Guangdong Modern Dance Company of China.

Khoo has been with Goh since the age of four while Munro, a Grade 11 student at Coquitlam’s Dr. Charles Best secondary in Coquitlam, has been with the company for eight years.

Working with the Chinese group“is great because how they move is really amazing,”Munro said.“They are a lot more experienced and it’s great to work beside them.”

Their performance is March 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. at the Vancouver Playhouse. For tickets, visit vidf.ca.

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French horn player Oto Carrillo and pianist Sarah Hagen will perform in the penultimate concert for the Musical Mornings series at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam.

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series of classical music morning recitals — now in its second season at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre — has gained so much popularity the organizer is now making plans for her third installment this fall.

Pianist Sarah Hagen told The Tri-City News she’s now finalizing the dates and artists for her Musical Mornings concerts and, as a bonus, will likely include an evening show as well.

Started in 2012, Musical Mornings has seen a mix of Canadian and international artists playing a range of

instruments. This year, audience-goers will also hear from a horn player (Oto Carrillo of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, who will grace the stage with Hagen next week) and a second pianist (Isabelle O’Connell from Ireland, on April 9). “The audience is continually growing,” Hagen said.

“Enthusiasm for the series has been collecting over the last two seasons and I can see a real spirit of community grow amongst attendees.”

David Mann, Evergreen’s performing arts manager, said Musical Mornings is drawing a large demographic, from children to seniors. And he expects the Carrillo recital to be a full house with about 120 students

signed up with the school bookings.

“The real measure of success, however, is the quality of the performances,” Mann said. “It is a tribute to Sarah Hagen’s ability to attract world-class solo artists who want to perform with her as well as to her considerable talents as a concert pianist and accompanist.”

He added, “Sarah creates a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere that is not as formal or intimidating as the traditional classical music concert. She mingles with the crowd during coffee and after the concert, and her onstage stories and descriptions of the repertoire are always fun and educational.”

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with Carrillo, Hagen said the pair has a program made up of works by French, German, British and American composers and will include Beethoven’s Horn Sonata.

The two met four years ago at the SOAP Festival (Symphony Orchestra Academy of the Pacific, now known as PRISMA) in Powell River, where they played a Mozart quintet.

After the Coquitlam show, the duo will have concerts in Courtenay, Surrey and Chilliwack as part of Hagen’s recital tour of the province.

• Tickets are $20 by calling 604-9276555 or online at evergreenculturalcentre.ca. The Carrillo/Hagen show is on Wednesday, March 12 at 10 a.m.

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Paintings, photos, ceramics, mixed media and graphics by Gleneagle secondary students can be see this month at the Port Moody Public Library.

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Left, Mission View 2004 (a 66 by 77 inch acrylic painting) and, above, Second Growth 1993 (a 78 by 100 inch work)

by Vancouver artist Pat Service, who will open her retrospective tomorrow at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre.

Landscape painter looks back 30 years

By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

As a diplomat’s wife in the 1960s, Pat Service first picked up the paintbrush while stationed in Scotland.

The Port Alberni native studied at the Glasgow School of Art and continued while in Venezuela and eastern Canada.

But it wasn’t until her children were a little bit older and they had returned to the west coast that Service started painting full time.

She worked in a studio on Water Street — when Gastown wasn’t the trendy place to be —

Deadline nearing for contest Young stars of tomorrow have until March 15 to apply for theYouth Talent Search 2014.

The winner of last year’s inaugural competition in Coquitlam was Julia MacLean, a Port Moody resident who has since been a guest performer in Cinderella and last month portrayed Young Fiona in Shrek: The Musical at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby. This spring, she is in the lead role for the Royal City Musical Theatre’s 25th production of Annie.

The talent search is open to singers, dancers, musicians and artists aged seven to 19. To apply, upload a video toYouTube and email the link with your name, phone number, age and hometown to YouthTalentSearchBC@ gmail.com.

Successful contestants will be asked to perform in the semi-finals at the Port Moody Inlet Theatre on April 27,Vancouver on May 24 or Richmond on May 25. Those who are shortlisted will move on to the final round of judging, held in September. The grand prize is a photography session, signing with a film/tv agent, a role in a local production and a trophy.

For more information, go to www.facebook. com/youthtalentsearch.

and, within a few years, she had gathered enough material to display her craft.

Since 1979, Service has been a prominent exhibitor in solo and group shows around the world; her work is also part of dozens of private collections.

To m o r row ( Th u r s d ay ) , the Vancouver resident will look back at her career at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre by opening her first major retrospective.

Service can hardly believe 30 years have gone by. And she said trying to pick pieces to show that would be representative of her achievements has

been daunting, to say the least.

In total, Service will have 16 canvasses on the walls — the biggest one measuring 78 by 110 inches — in watercolour, acrylic and oil paints.

“I don’t like to work in the same medium all the time,” she said. “I like to keep it fresh and exciting.”

Still, her subject is consistent: landscapes of the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver and Vancouver Island and other parts of the province. Her connection to lakes is especially strong.

Though three decades have passed, Service can see how her use of colour and style has

evolved — and not.

“You come back to the place where you grew up,” she said.

“You can never really escape yourself.”

She added,“Painting is like tai chi: You do more of it because you can never get it perfect.”

• Pat Service: Painting This Place, 3 Decades runs from March 6 to April 17 in the art gallery at Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way). The opening reception on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. includes a talk from the artist. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

MARCH 9th Dominique Fricot (Folk, Rock, Soul) Fricot owns the stage with his rich baritone and his emotive fusion of rock, soul, folk and jazz.

Winner of Shore 104’s “Best of BC” contest, Dominique’s singles run the gamut from breezy, Jack Johnson-esque pop to haunting piano ballads that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Coldplay album, and perfectly encapsulate the highs and lows of falling in and losing love.

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A very hearty thank you to our audience, volunteers and sponsors for supporting the Sunday Coffee Concert series!

Stay tuned for a new season of concerts in 2015.

Register for tickets: 604.927.7529 or www.experienceit.ca (Note: tickets only available for pick up at will call on day of the concert, please bring receipt.)

Adults- $12.00; Seniors - $10.00; Students - $6.00; Children 12 & Under - Free Flex Pass – 3 tickets for $24.00 *Flex pass is limited to 1 ticket per show.

Venue: Terry Fox Theatre, 1260 Riverwood Gate

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14TH ANNUAL Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Drive www.pmfilm.ca

MARCH 13 TO 16, 2014

MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR The Port Moody Canadian Film Festival features the best in recent Canadian films and exceptional shorts by local filmmakers. Now in its fourteenth year, this Festival is a true gem in the City of the Arts. The Festival volunteers work very hard to bring us this collection of entertaining and sometimes challenging films as well as some of the creative minds behind them. If this is your first time attending, welcome and I trust you’ll enjoy yourself. If this is your fourteenth time attending, you already know how great this festival is. On behalf of Council, welcome to Port Moody and the 14th Annual Port Moody Canadian Film Festival.

Mayor Mike Clay City of Port Moody

PEOPLE’S PICK FOR FAVOURITE FILM For every film you see simply fill out the ballot you receive on your way into the theatre. Tell us how you liked the movie. Deposit that ballot in the entry box on the way out. Votes will be tabulated and our People’s Pick winner will be announced as we wrap up the Festival on Sunday, March 16th. Join us for refreshments after the final film at approximately 9:15pm in the Galleria.

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Welcome back. A few refinements in our presentation this year: a preview of all our films on Opening Night Thursday, more guest film makers than ever, heaps of hospitality along the way (check your Programs carefully) and, back again, our People’s Pick Award as part of our Wrap Party on Sunday. Lots of comedy this year - some of it decidedly but delightfully low brow, there’s drama with heart, there are two outstanding documentaries… 6 features in all and 6 shorts representing some of the best Canadian films of the year. See more than one, tell your friends, and enjoy the Festival.

Brad Williams Artistic Director, Port Moody Canadian Film Festival

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SATURDAY, MARCH 15 | BUDDY FILMS

FRIDAY, MARCH 14 | DOCUMENTARY NIGHT

THURSDAY, MARCH 13 | OPENING NIGHT Our Opening Night Gala has been replaced with a Festival Trailer Party starting at 7pm. Catch a preview of our entire Festival. Then it’s on with the show!

Two compelling documentaries, WATERMARK and STORIES WE TELL, play back to back. In between enjoy munchies in the Galleria on us.

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WATERMARK | 7:00 PM |

Richard Dreyfuss, Tatiana Maslany Directed by Jason Priestly Comedy/Drama | 90 minutes

Directed by Jennifer Baichwal Documentary | 92 minutes

GABRIELLE | approx. 7:20 PM |

Gabrielle Marion-Rivard, Alexandre Landry Directed by Louise Archambault Drama/Romance | 104 minutes | French with English subtitles A young woman with developmental issues struggles for her independence and for the love of her life.

Edward Burtynsky’s stunning photography spans the globe to show the relationship between water and humanity.

Preceded by the short film BIG TREES directed by Anne Marie Fleming.

We return to comedy to close our Festival. Enjoy the heist movie THE ART OF THE STEAL and then stay for our Wrap Party with complimentary refreshments and our People’s Pick Award.

FRIDAY, MARCH 14 | DOCUMENTARY NIGHT

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Based on the play by Morris Panych, this dark and slightly raunchy romp explores an odd friendship between two opposites.

Preceded by the short film SUBCONSCIOUS PASSWORD directed by Chris Landreth.

Preceded by the short film CANOEJACKED directed by Jonathan Williams.

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Preceded by the short film THEATRICS directed by David Lewis.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 15 | BUDDY FILMS

Preceded by the short film ANXIOUS OSWALD GREENE directed by Marshall Axani.

Unlikely travelling companions CAS AND DYLAN and then unlikely “friends” LAWERENCE AND HOLLOMAN share the screen. Again, between shows, snacks are on us.

THE ART OF THE STEAL | 7:00 PM | Kurt Russell, Matt Dillon Directed by Jonathan Sobol Comedy/Crime | 90 minutes

Coming out of retirement for “one last caper” can sometimes go sideways!

Preceded by the short film UNDER THE BRIDGE OF FEAR directed by Mackenzie Gray.

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Junior Rapids take the B.C. title

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Coquitlam club will now get ready for B.C. championship

By Gary McKenna The TRi-CiTy News

It will take a few days for the Gleneagle Talons to get over the disappointment of Saturday night’s overtime loss to Tamanawis in the Fraser Valley championship finals.

But head coach Tony Scott said he and most of his players are looking on the bright side.

They have locked up a high seed in next week’s B.C. AAAA high school basketball championships and proven to themselves they can keep up with some of the league’s best teams. “[Getting to the finals] is still a major accomplishment for us,” he said on Monday. “I like that aspect of it. It’s just when you have the opportunity to grab it and have it as yours, that kind of hurts.”

Gleneagle fell behind early in the first quarter, but was able to rally against the top-ranked Surrey club before the end of the first half.

The Talons managed to keep some distance between themselves and Tamanawis on the scoreboard but things started to unravel late in the third.

“Some of it was physicality,” he said. “We were worn down. I could just see them getting tired.”

A series of three-point shots from Tamanawis’ perimeter players brought the score to within three with seven seconds left in the fourth quarter.

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Coquitlam’s Gleneagle Talons lost a heart-breaking overtime game 86-79 to Surrey’s Tamanawis secondary at the Langley Events Centre in the Fraser Valley Championship final on Saturday night.

That was when the Surrey club tied the game with a three-point shot, forcing overtime.

“You start questioning yourself,” Scott said. “You start standing around watching.”

The Talons were unable to capture the lead in extra time and ended up losing the game 86-79.

Ta m a n a w i s w a s ranked No. 1 in B.C. going into Saturday’s matchup and Scott said he was proud of the way his team competed over the course of the Fraser Valley tournament.

On Friday, the Talons had a strong game against Walnut Grove, dropping the Langley club 64-40, a score that even surprised Scott.

“I wouldn’t have anticipated that happening,” he said. see RaVenS, page 20

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Ciara McCrae of Port Moody Secondary defeated Ciara Corbett from St. Thomas More in the girls 51 kg gold medal match at the BC High School Provincial Championships this past weekend in Prince George.

PoMo wrestlers bring home medals Port Moody secondary’s wrestling team took home some hardware after last weekend’s B.C. High School Provincial Wrestling Championships in Prince George.

Ciara McCrae

snagged a gold medal in the 51 kg category after defeating St. Thomas More’s Ciara Corbett in the finals, while teammate Jessica Nowicki grabbed gold in the 69 kg category. Beth Potts, another Port Moody stu-

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In total, Port Moody’s team took 44 points in the competition — taking second place overall — behind St. Thomas More, which had 73 points. Centennial took seventh with 18 points.

The future is bright for the Riverside Rapids basketball program after the junior girls’ squad won the B.C. championships last weekend.

Riverside, which is coached by Kelli Langford, senior girls’ coach Paul Langford’s daughter, finished first in the 2014 standings and boasted some of the top players in the league.

M a r t y C h a m b e r s wa s given most valuable player honours, while Alex Antigani and Oziona Mwabuko were both named first-team all-stars.

Stephanie West was named second-team all-star.

South Kamloops came in second place in B.C., while R.A. McMath took third place in the provincial standings.

M a ny o f t h e j u n i o r p l ay e r s will join the elder Langford’s club next season.

The senior Rapids recently secured a berth in the B.C. Provincial Championships, but injuries slowed the team down in the final two games of the Fraser Valley tourn a m e n t , wh i c h they lost.

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A Port Moody man who sued BC School Sports after the organization ruled his son ineligible to play basketball at Terry Fox secondary this year has withdrawn his lawsuit.

Andras Szigeti said it was not necessary to move forward with the court challenge

after Thursday night’s loss to the Heritage Woods Kodiaks, which essentially ended the Te r ry Fo x R ave n ’ s AAAA season.

“We are going to take a timeout,” he said. “Whatever we were doing, it doesn’t make sense to go forward with it.”

He said he was unlucky and still believes h i s s o n , G ra d e 1 2 student Abel Szigeti,

should have been allowed to play.

Abel asked to be transferred from Heritage Woods to Terry Fox last summer and played the exhibition season with the Ravens.

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Meanwhile, two other Tri-City teams were unsuccessful in their efforts to make it to the B.C. championships.

Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Ravens were defeated by Port Moody’s Heritage Woods Kodiaks 75-68 on Thursday night.

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Cherishing his memory is his beloved wife Cindy of 17 years, and his adored sons Josiah (14) and Jeremy (10).

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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.

MARK & JOANNA BRAGIEL Tri-City Business Centre 3rd flr 2300-2850 Shaughnessy St. 604-551-7824

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

SENIOR SOLICITOR ASSISTANT

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

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.

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(2 or 3rd year)

Fax Resumes: 604.888.4688 or Email to: info@greggbc.ca or Visit:www.greggdistributors.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Current and overdue Over 15yrs exp.

Starting at $50.00 per return Free check-up of last year return

PLUMBERS & PLUMBERS APPRENTICES

We Want You!

F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

2 Cement Finishers req’d. Sal: $26.00/hr. F/T, Pmt. Exp: 2+yrs.

Duties: Make Concrete mixture.

Fill hollows and remove high spots to smooth freshly poured concrete.

Level top surface of concrete according to specifications. Repair, resurface & replace worn/damaged sections of floors, walls, roads & other concrete structures. Operate hand and power tools. Can handle heavy loads and can work at height.

Lang: English. Spanish an asset.

Work at various locations in Lower Mainland, BC. Contact: Cristian from TD Concrete located at Silver Springs Blvd, Coquitlam, BC, V3E 3S2 Canada.

Apply at tdconcrete_coquitlam@yahoo.ca

Existing established territory with customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

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LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

. 4 U SPA

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

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PERSONAL CARE

ANN’S FOOT CARE SERVICES Licensed Practical Nurse Toenail trimming - Treatment of: calluses, corns, hammer toes, bunions, diabetic feet assessment & treatment Serving Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows & Mission. Can do blood pressure monitoring by request Professional & Mature Nurse. Mobile foot care.

Call: # 604-375-0619

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

HERFORT CONCRETE

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

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

âœś Bark Mulch âœś Lawn & Garden Soil âœś Drain Gravel âœś Lava Rock âœś River Rock âœśPea Gravel

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627 RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

INCOME TAX. TAJ DAMJI 604-781-0315. Pickup delivery in Tri City Free. Singles $45 Couples $70. No limit on number of slips.

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HELP WANTED

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HANDYPERSONS

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, RENOVATION www.proficientrenovation.com or call 604-323-4111 for more details

HELP WANTED

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AND SAVE!

EXPERIENCE INFINITE POSSIBILITIES IMW Industries is growing and we want you to grow with us.

Pressure Welders* Engineers Fabricators

*Pressure Welders starting at 30-36$ per hour based on experience.

DATE: TIME: LOCATION: ADDRESS:

HIRING FAIR

Saturday, March 8th, 2014 10:00am - 4:00pm Hampton Inn Chilliwack 8050 Lickman Rd, Chilliwack

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

If you are not able to attend the hiring fair, please apply online:

www.imw.ca/careers

www.tricitynews.com

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

MURPHBROS Contracting- A family business with over 20 years experience in windows, doors, siding, fascia, decks, bathrooms, and more. Call Shaun 778-823-6939

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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

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

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

Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available!

S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing

New roof, re-roof, repair.

Cedar shakes, shingle, torch on, tile, duroids.

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.

EAGLE ROOFING DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles

www.pro-accpainting.com

604-467-6065

(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.

Sorry No Pets

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

HOME REPAIRS

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

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

Polo Club Apartments 19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 bdrm & den- $975 *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

Call 604-944-2963

Hauling Anything..

But Dead Bodies!!

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc.

VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

372 338

Dump Site Now Open

604-465-1311

MOVING & STORAGE

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

Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 #1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423

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

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

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

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

www.MOUNTAINMOVERS.ca Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Bright Clean & Spacious

www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca

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

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS 10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CA. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

604-812-9721

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes

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

FIVE STAR ROOFING

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

HOUSING CO-OP 2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applications for two small 2 bdrm T/H’s.

Share purchase required.

No Subsidies avail.

Call 604-464-4921 PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

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

Call (604) 931-2670

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

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

600 sqft of commercial space for lease in a shopping center in CHINA TOWN. High foot and car traffic. Available Immediately. $1000/mo.

All Credit Approved. Bad Credit Guru. www.badcreditguru.com or call 1.844.843.4878

PETS 477

PETS

CANE CORSO MASTIFF - pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet checked. $1000: Call 604-826-7634

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

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

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

GOOD HOME offered for small to med sized older dog. Call (604)8600509 LAB PUPS, CKC registerd, yellows & blacks, good temperament, shots & tatooed. $800. (604)377-0820

14179 Reichenback Rd

Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

Parking + Onsite Manager

Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now 1&2 bdrm Starting @ $795/mo No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apts, $810 & $830/mo, 2 Bdrm T/H $885 & 3 Bdrm T/H $1035. Quiet family complex, no pets, 604-464-0034

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ask about our

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$

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

Presa Canario, 1 yr, male, not neutured, purebred, papers, good with kids. $1200. (604)793-5783

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

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

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

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

COQUITLAM North, 2 bdrm g/lvl w/storage, 1.5 bths, priv entry, lrg patio, w/d, 5appl. n/s, n/p. $1075/m inc util. March 15. 604-552-3307 David Ave/Westwood. 2/bdrm bsmt.

1000 sf. 6/appli. Newly reno’d. N/S, N/P. $900 incl utils. 604-944-0952 PORT COQUITLAM large 2 bdrm gr/lvl suite, full bath. NS/NP. Avail now. $850 incl utils. 604-945-7760.

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.

HODGSON, BRIAN CHARLES

SUITES, LOWER

The Scrapper

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Re: The Estate of Lyntje Neeltje Dykstra, Deceased Date of Death: October 26, 2013

14-042B 1998 FORD F-150 V.I.N.:2FTEF14Y5JCB22986 Registered Owner:

604.465.7713

800 sf S Impeccably clean

Notice To Creditors And Others

14-042A 2004 DODGE RAM V.I.N.:ID3HU18D74J246944 Registered Owners: TONELLO, BRUNO TONELLO, ROBYN CLAIRE Indebtedness: $3,531.00

Pitt Meadows Marina

750

pmmarina@northland.ca 604-465-7713

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.

778-323-2334 STORAGE

Water & Power Fuel Dock Convenience Store Launch Ramp Storage Facilities

WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN

Please call for details:

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S S S S S

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

OFFICE/RETAIL COMMERCIAL SPACE

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

GARDEN COURT

Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213

TREE SERVICES

Available at the Pitt Meadows Marina 6’ Wide Wooden Docks to accommodate 24-34 footers

COQUITLAM:

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area.

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

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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

604-537-4140

COQUITLAM

TOWNHOMES

374

YEAR-ROUND FRESH WATER MOORAGE

Call 604-942-2012

APARTMENTS

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982.

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

(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

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

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

MARINE SERVICES

~PET FRIENDLY~

515-525 Foster Avenue (Minimum 6 months lease)

100% Heating & Plumbing

914

*Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces

2 Bdrm (corner suite) $925

Sorry no pets.

(604)936-5755

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

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

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

TOWNHOUSES

Available Immediately ~also apartments available~

Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent.

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

PLUMBING

MARINE

2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available

2232 McAllister Ave

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

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

$59.00 Per Ton

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

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

Coquitlam:

604.220.JUNK(5865)

SUNDECKS

TOWNHOUSES

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

From $985/mo Mar 1 604-942-2277

McALLISTER APARTMENTS

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

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

Also offering:

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PORT COQUITLAM

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

bradsjunkremoval.com

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SUITES, UPPER

3 br 2 full bath bright & clean. newer hw & carpet. 1400 sf. $1380/mo + util./ cable. Shrd W/D. Brown/ Morgan. Mar/Apr 604-318-7282

604.465.7221

RENT TO OWN

700

751

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

RENTALS

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers”

604-728-5643

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

Meadows Landscape Supply

Port Moody Central Private & quiet Reno’d 2 bdrm, full bath, sh ldry, grd level entry. $900/mo. Shrd util.

No pets 604-931-9059

604-464-3550

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

SUITES, LOWER

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

CRIME FREE BUILDING

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

706

Robert J. O’Brien

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

750

TRANSPORTATION

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

New carpet, paint, appliances

Complete Renovations, tub to counter, from floor to wall.

• Proud BBB Member • References • 30 years exp.

John 604-779-4029 www.bcbwreno.ca

MISC SERVICES

APARTMENT/CONDO

GARIBALDI Court

HOMES WANTED

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST

320

627

Tar & Gravel

Ph: 604-942-4383

RENTALS

For more info: google us.

778-246-0606

A ALL RESIDENTIAL

317

706

REAL ESTATE

Free estimates

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

Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

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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

20 years experience

10% Discount Re-roof

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

BC BEST WAY CONSTRUCTION

MISC. FOR SALE

FRIENDLY ROOFING LTD.

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

APPLIANCES

560

Running this ad for 10yrs

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

RENO & REPAIR

506

RENTALS

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

PAINT SPECIAL

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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

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We handle the whole project from design to completion

www.renodiz.com

Bathroom Renovation Kitchen Renovation Project Management

Interior Design

RENOVATION CENTER by RENODIZ • Complete Bathroom Renovations from $4,999 • Complete Tub Surround Installation from $1,499 ( materials included) • 100% Wool Carpet from $5.99 (installed) • Premium Builder Line Carpet from $2.49 (installed) • Engineered Wood from $5.99 (installed) $300 CREDIT • Laminate from $2.89 (installed) ON KITCHEN DESIGN WITH PURCHASE • Vinyl Plank from $2.99 sq. ft.

OF KITCHEN CABINETS

Canadian Carpet & Tile 604.468.9399 2565 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam V3H 4E2

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International Women’s Day - March 8, 2014 Special Feature

The women of the Tri-City News Team

“Every week these professional women contribute their unique & diverse skills in the publication of The Tri-City News. Thanks ladies.”

Nigel Lark, Publisher “Over the past 15 years, the number of women-owned businesses has doubled in Canada. We know that all entrepreneurs face similar challenges associated with operating a business. The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is an inclusive organization that focuses on developing our members so that they can build and grow. Our efforts provide opportunities to promote and connect businesses in the community. Strong business equals strong community!”

Janine Davies, Chair Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce

Tri-Cities

Chamber of Commerce COQUITLAM | PORT COQUITLAM | PORT MOODY

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www.tricitynews.com

NETWORKING KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY I

nternational Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women.

In 1975, during International Women’s Year, the United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions. In adopting its resolution, the General Assembly recognized the role of women in peace efforts and development and urged an end to discrimination and an increase of support for women’s full and equal participation.

International Women’s Day first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe.

Christine Baron BA, LLB In 2014 I celebrate ten years of living in Coquitlam and ten years of working as an estate-planning lawyer. I would like to thank all of my clients and colleagues for allowing me to assist them.

I believe that asking a lawyer for help should be a positive, valuable experience for any client. When I meet with clients, I listen to their concerns, answer their questions, then make a plan that’s right for them. I welcome families and my office is stroller and wheelchair accessible.

Christine Baron Law Corporation 211 - 3030 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam • 604-616-6307 law@christinebaron.com • www.christinebaron.com http://tricitieslaw.blogspot.com/

Celia Chiang Entrepreneur - Port Moody Flowers “New Local Small Business in Newport Village” Say “Thank You” with flowers, say “Congratulations” with flowers, say “Happy Birthday” with flowers”, say “Welcome to Your New Home” with flowers, say “With Our Deepest Sympathy” with flowers, say “Something to Brighten Your Day” with flowers, say “I Love You” with flowers, say “I Do” with flowers.

With something as simple and innocent as flowers, they can express a million words of gratitude. Choose Celia and her team of floristas to create a beautiful arrangement of florals to suite any occasion.

Prior to Port Moody Flowers, she spent more than a decade running another flower shop in Coquitlam. After a few years of hiatus due to health issues, Celia Chiang has re-charged and come back more creative and stronger than ever. Building fresh, stunning and unique floral arrangements at all different price points is only a small portion of what makes Port Moody Flowers thrive. Hand-selecting plants and florals each week at the local flower auction ensures the freshness and quality of each bloom that goes into each arrangement. Building lasting, honest and authentic relationships with each individual customer is what Celia strives for.

Celia is also a member of “Shop Local Port Moody”. Come by 259B Newport Drive to see all we have to offer. We guarantee you’ll walk out of the store with a satisfied smile on your face.

259B Newport Drive, Port Moody

604-492-0880

Deanna Baird Owner - Sticky’s Candy Eagle Ridge Deanna and her husband Norm dreamed of owning a business in Coquitlam. That dream became a reality when the Sticky’s Candy Franchise became available. This is a perfect business for the family. Their six year old son participates in the business and is learning what it takes to run a successful business.

A visit to Sticky’s Candy is a trip down memory lane. The store is stocked with all the candy you loved as a child and new selections that you have yet to discover. Feeling nostalgic? Check out their lunch box collection. Just try to pick your favourite.

Deanna is enjoying working in the community she grew up in and gives back when she can. Sticky’s Candy supports the schools in the area with their fundraising efforts and have been welcomed with open arms by students, faculty and PAC’s.

If you haven’t had a chance to visit Sticky’s I encourage you to stop by and say hello. It’s sure to be a sweet experience.

#309-1194 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam 604-474-3210

Shelly Smith Business Owner Port Moody Auto & Air Repair When you bring your vehicle to Port Moody Auto & Air Repair, likely the first person to greet you is owner, Shelly Smith. This female friendly complete automotive repair facility is a bustling business, whose focus is very happy customers. Shelly is thrilled with the “bumper” year of Awards bestowed upon them via these happy customers votes in 2013. Voted in for two awards on the Tri City News A-LIST for Favorite Auto Repair Shop AND Favorite Oil Change Place, then snapping a Runner up position for Customer Service at the Spike Awards and finishing off with Tri Cities Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards nomination for Business of the Year! Shelly states, “We were so excited because it’s our number one priority to ensure our customers are thrilled with the service they receive from our shop, and they certainly let us know that they are happy by rewarding us with these awards!” Port Moody Auto & Air is always staying way on top of today’s technical expertise. As Shelly sees it, “We are a 3rd generation family business, so it has been an integral part of our continued success and growth to implement state of the art equipment paired with the excellent knowledge & skills of our Technicians . Shelly says “Knowledge of new technology is key for all of our customers, but a noticeable side effect of this is that we have noticed a huge surge in new customers that own European cars.

Our customers who own European cars have increased 10 fold in the last five years. I guess the word is out, we repair them every day.” Shelly is also quick to note, that no business is successful unless you have an incredible crew beside you. “Our days are extremely busy and this team we have built within our company all play a significant roll in our success, each and every person that works with us are vital to us and we are pretty proud of them all.” Shelly and the Tri-CiTy News Tri-CiTy News whole crew at Port Moody Auto & Air Repair want A-LIST A-LIST to say Thank You to all of their customers and look 2013 2013 forward to greeting new ones! No Appointment 3 3 necessary, Emergency Night Drop available, Free TYH TYH te0 1 te0 1 oE oE urNFa urNFa ouSri2 ouSri2 EvW EvW Au Oil to Repair Shop Courtesy Cars.

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Units 85 - 89 Moray Street, Port Moody www.portmoodyradiators.com www.portmoodyautorepair.com

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NETWORKING KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY Dr. Leah Montgomery, Dr. Ashley Danyluk & Dr. Janine Regehr Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital Animals rely on the people in their lives to love and care for them. Special people like Drs. Leah Montgomery, Ashley Danyluk and Janine Regehr. Dr. Leah took over the Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital in April 2001. Dr. Ashley joined her in 2011 following graduation from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Janine has been a welcome addition to the practice since June 2013. With 3 doctors, the clinic is able to offer longer hours in the evenings during the week and on Saturdays as well, making it more convenient for you to have your pet cared for.

There’s a special feeling when you walk through the doors of the Shaughnessy Veterinarary Hospital. The staff is dedicated and compassionate and you can be confident that your pet is receiving the very best care and attention. If you would like more information about the services available please stop in or visit the website.

Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital Caring for your pets with heart and integrity

2129 - 2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam

604.945.4949

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Marya Ricker Tri-City School of Music The Tri-City School of Music, located at 205-2550 Shaughnessy Street in downtown Port Coquitlam, opened its doors in September 2013. Marya Ricker, Artistic Director, wanted to create a unique concept where each student learns to play with other instrumentalists while learning through private classes. Currently offered are piano, voice, drums, guitar, bass, ukulele and violin lessons. Other instruments will be offered in the near future. With the upcoming School of Rock in July, the year end June concert and outdoor stage concerts in Leigh Square and other local venues.

The Tri-City School of Music is sure to bring a new energy to the music scene of the Lower Mainland and help the community thrive. For more information on Marya Ricker as well as the school, please visit www.tricityschoolofmusic.com or call 604-474-4766.

#205-2550 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam, 604-474-4766 info@tricityschoolofmusic.com www.tricityschoolofmusic.com

Lindsay Wilson Owner and Dance Instructor/Choreographer

Coastal Edge Dance Centre

Having a dream of opening up her dance studio and always a passion to teach dance, since 2010 families with children of all ages have joined Lindsay’s studio, Coastal Edge Dance Centre for training in a variety of dance instruction, both competitive and recreational. Unique to Coastal Edge, Lindsay is well known for operating a dance studio with a “ family oriented atmosphere”. “ I want to provide a safe and nurturing environment for my students and it is important to me to allow their parents to become involved”, Lindsay remarks. The studio also provides “high level HALF-DAY technical dance instruction” for students building a career in the dance industry as well as holding auditions in the summer for the “CEDC Special Company Dancers” Program. Continually being committed to bringing out the best and to inspire, encourage and build confidence in each and every one of her students Lindsay has created a Scholarship Program, formed specifically for the Coastal Edge Dancer. “My dance studio is for everyone and all abilities”, Lindsay comments. The studio provides dance instruction in all genres of dance from ages 2 and up, including Acrobatics, Hip Hop/Breakdancing, Singing and Piano. For students who want to continue their love of dance, there is the Pre/Professional Dance Program. For the Adult, Dance and/or once a week “Stretch & Strength Programs are offered for those adults who want to dance just for fun and / or who want to maintain flexibility as they age. Having been voted on the Tri City “A” list, Lindsay would like to thank her staff, parents, students and the Tri City Community for their continued encouragement and support in making Coastal Edge Dance Centre once again such a huge success this past year. To register for the upcoming dance season, e-mail us at coastaledgedance@shaw.ca

To register, visit www.coastaledgedancecentre.ca #108 - 1525 Broadway St, Port Coquitlam 778-285-3300

Heather, Vanessa & Jaime Good Dog Jaime, Vanessa and Heather were brought together by a common passion for dogs and their people.

With a combined 30+ years working with dogs, these driven women have experience in everything from security dogs, holistic and western approaches to dog health, aggression rehabilitation, rescue work, and dogs for film and television, just to name a few!

Their company, Good Dog, is the result of their vast skill and understanding of dog behaviour and health. Above all, Good Dog is built on foundations of love for dogs, and a commitment to progressive education on the best techniques to train, and therefore creating better lives for humandog families.

Good Dog provides pet and working dog training services, boarding and daycare.

They have also recently opened a school for dog trainers, Good Dog Academy - a PCTIA registered institution, where people can earn their Professional Dog Trainer certification and start building their own careers with dogs. www.GoodDog.ca These three women continue to be grateful for each other and their amazing team, a combination of people that create a better world for dogs every day, and will continue doing so!

604-726-5666

Barbara Young

Kristy Brunner

Owner - Cruise Holidays of Port Coquitlam

In a Wink Beautique

Barbara has been the proud owner of Cruise Holidays of Port Coquitlam for over four years, and been in the travel and cruise business for more than twenty-five.

The experienced crew at Cruise Holidays has a passion for travel that is proven daily in the care we take to find the best travel value for all of our clients. Many of our clients are frequent travellers, and their repeat business and referrals help us grow. We are committed to providing dependable and excellent service!

Come on in when you are planning your next trip, and let us demonstrate the value of using a knowledgeable, personal travel agent!

Cruise Holidays of Port Coquitlam 105 - 2310 Ottawa Street, Port Coquitlam Corner of Lougheed and Ottawa, by Sleep Country

info@cruisehol.com • www.cruisepoco.com

604.472.1212

BC Reg. #3269

Salon, Spa & Lash Lounge

In a Wink Beautique opened a new chapter in May 2013 with new ownership. Having over 13 years in the beauty industry, Kristy Brunner, proprietor and stylist has a passion for new trends and techniques and fine tuning the customer experience.

Talented new team members have been brought on board allowing In a Wink Beautique to maintain the convenient full salon and spa services our clientele has grown to love. Specializing in eyelash and hair extensions, Goldwell custom hair colours, Dermalogica skin treatments and KeraSpa Smoothing hair treatments as well as waxing. In a Wink Beautique has become the destination for beauty and spa services in charming downtown Port Coquitlam.

135, 2627 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam, (604) 468-8113 www.inawinkbeautique.com info@inawinkbeautique.com

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Katrina Shelast

Lynn Stuart & Christine Brain

Owner/Stylist

Oracle Yoga at Balanced Health Wellness Centre

I am truly humbled and honored to be celebrating 5 years in business! It has been such a brilliant yet sometimes strenuous experience, which has inspired growth both personally and professionally, throughout this journey. I feel so much gratitude to wake up every day and do what I love, surrounded by an amazing team and circle of support. I feel very blessed to have so many loyal clients, friends, and family, who have given their love and support throughout the years, none of this would be possible without them.

I have had the privilege of being an educator, which has allowed me to share my knowledge and passion, providing me with the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring artists in our industry.

I am also excited to have taken on the role of Ambassador with our Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce where like-minded business professionals, who support and inspire each other to succeed, surround me.

I am committed to my success and growth both personally and professionally and dedicated to giving back to my community. I am always continuing my education to be able to provide my clients with the highest quality of service and knowledge at every visit. I strive to make every visit memorable and enjoyable, so please come by and allow me to earn your business.

1528 Prairie Avenue, Port Coquitlam

604-468-4247(HAIR)

Christine and Lynn’s goal is to build community with a focus on health and wellness.

They are passionate about assisting others in finding balance – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Yoga not only teaches us to relax and reduce stress, which is the underlying cause of most disease, but it also creates balance in our physical body so we feel stronger and healthier.

Christine is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Integrated Energy Healer, Shamanic Practitioner and Yoga Instructor. Lynn is a Registered Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner and in the process of becoming a Yoga Instructor. They both bring a heart centered approach to all they do and would be honoured to assist you on your journey.

For more information see: oracleyoga.com #2 - 2559 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 3G3 • 604-474-2559

Trish Pigott, AMP

Barbara Stefani Nixon

Mortgage Broker

Owner - La Boutique Consignment

As a Mortgage Broker for 10 years and Owner of Dominion Lending Centres Primex Mortgages, I work for my clients with the major banks and financial institutions to arrange mortgage financing at the best possible rate and terms.

What I love best about my job is watching so many families situations improve financially. Such improvements include them becoming mortgage free, improving their credit scores and consolidating debt and purchasing investment properties. As a result of our dedication to our clients, myself and my team have been finalists for the past 3 years in a row for the Canadian Mortgage Awards in the categories of Best Newcomer Mortgage Brokerage and Mortgage Broker of the Year.

Community involvement is a big part of my business as well. Two area’s that I passionately support are the I AM SOMEONE Anti-Bullying Campaign and our national charity Breakfast for Learning. Not only educating our youth with our financial programs, working with them to put an end to bullying and keeping them fed are all areas close to my heart. I love what I do and all the area’s surrounding it.

If you are in need of unbiased mortgage advice, contact me, I would love to assist you with your next mortgage.

MEMBER OF MBABC ~ AMP DESIGNATION IN CANADA ~ MEMBER OF TRI-CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

604-729-7940

www.primexmortgages.com trish@primexmortgages.com

La Boutique Consignment has just celebrated their first year in business.

Owner and Stylist Barbara Nixon has had the pleasure of networking with many wonderful women in our community. The last year has brought many positive transformations, one of which was an 82 pound weight loss for Barbara, inspired by a chance meeting with a customer.

Our relaxing boutique atmosphere along with quality fashion items makes La Boutique Consignment an excellent choice. Many of our consignors love to shop and travel, so along with fabulous fashion brands, we also carry some truly unique pieces. We consign formal wear to cruise wear and every day we style and feature new items on our Facebook page. We now carry a full range of sizes from XS to Plus sizes. If you are looking for a new look and excellent quality at an affordable price then this is the store for you!

2509 St. Johns Street Tel. 604-917-0147 www.laboutiqueconsign.com

Dawna, Debbie & Kathryn

D. Kwasnicky & Associates Inc.

The British Butcher Shoppe is a Ladies Owned & Run Butcher Shop with Debbie as the Butcher & cornerstone of the business.

D. Kwasnicky & Associates Inc. has operated in the Tri-Cities since September 2006 assisting both personal and business debtors with financial assessments.

We are tucked away in a little street mall (the NW corner of Barnet & Falcon Drive) and even after 6 years in business we still hear “I never knew you were here!”. Once we are discovered, our customers keep returning. You have to try our Meat Pies. We make them ourselves and ‘steak’ our reputation on them.

The parking is easy & we welcome new customers to our little shop. We are a traditional British Butcher but you can be confident that we can accommodate pretty much any special request of meat cuts or preparation. We are known for our high level of customer service. You won’t be disappointed.

Whether you are looking for a good butcher or crave authentic British Treats such as Pies, Sausages, Ayrshire Bacon, Gammon Ham, UK Groceries, UK Sweets & Treats we would love to see you!

2565 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam 604-942-9996 Open Tue. to Sat. 10 am to 6 pm

Quality Meats & British Treats

Financial problems can occur at any point in our lives and are often due to factors outside our control. Options to turn around your financial situation may include credit counseling, budgeting or cash flow management, receivership, debt restructuring, proposals to creditors and bankruptcy. The key to maximizing your available options is to act early.

Please speak to Debora Kwasnicky or Morgan Kelly to schedule a free, confidential assessment to discuss the options available for your financial situation.

D.Kwasnicky & Associates Inc. Trustee In Bankruptcy

604-464-7272 www.dkabc.ca

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Mae Reid, Realtor Knowledge, skill & experience isn’t expensive – It’s priceless!

With over 30 years in the Real Estate business I have encountered almost all the ‘dilemmas’ there are. But every problem has a solution.

I know there is a home out there for everyone. It just takes someone with my experience to understand your needs and show you the right properties and solutions.

With a strong business background and a wealth of experience I can help you work through the short term challenges in this economy to access the long term opportunities.

I look forward to working with you.

Elizabeth Esposito Esposito Massage Esposito Massage has been treating clients all over Tri-Cities since 2007, and is owned and operated by Elizabeth Esposito, a Registered Massage Therapist who originally trained in Ontario, and graduated from Centennial College and McMaster University. Elizabeth has a passion for working with post-surgical, pre- and post-natal patients and anyone who has health goals they would like to reach.

Synnove Arnet is a graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and has a passion for rehabilitation as well as an appreciation for a team approach to healthcare. She works with other healthcare providers to make effective use of treatments, and utilizes research based techniques to return patients to optimal health.

Over the past 3 years, clients have consistently sought out Esposito Massage to help treat conditions ranging from chronic headaches, whiplash, rehabilitative treatments for post-surgery, stroke to acute sports injuries, and even pre-natal and post-natal conditions.

We are here to help you discover your path to wellness! Learn about healthy living tips on our monthly newsletter and website www.EspositoMassage.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter @espositomassage.

STERLING R E A LT Y

604-626-9380 maereid@shaw.ca

Mae Approaches Real Estate from a Different Point of view . . . Yours.

Our clinic in Port Moody is ready to serve your massage therapy needs 7 days a week. Pick up the phone and call Esposito Massage at 778-847-4378 today!

604-421-1010 3137 St. Johns Street, Port Moody

#11-2402 St. Johns St. Port Moody

Teresa E. Kuppan

Paula

Certified General Accountant

Dapper Dog Daycare and Grooming

With over 20 years of experience working in public practice, a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Accounting & Information Technology and a CPA, CGA designation, Teresa has the perfect combination of skill and education to serve Tri-Cities clients.

I LOVE DOGS

Teresa joined the J. Fitzpatrick & Associates team in 2011 and looks forward to serving new and former clients.

Reach Teresa at Teresa@jfitzpatrick.com.

604-942-4362 102-2071 Kingsway Ave. Port Coquitlam, BC

www.jfitzpatrick.com

Ramona Ruttan Owner - Vanity Hair WALK IN... BLISS OUT I have been in business for over 18 years, since

• Manicures & Pedicures Shaughnessy Station was a new development. My • Hi-Lites, Foils & Colour idea in business was and is, to have great service • Hair Styling & Design with a friendly atmosphere, making all our clients • Waxing • Threading feel welcome the moment they walk in the door.

• Scalp Treatments We pride ourselves on all our services. Our colouring • Hair Extensions is amazing and we specialize in hair extensions which Gift Cards do not break the hair. Come in and meet our newest Available crew members, Cindy and Holley. Visit our newly Our HAIR & PAMPERING renovated esthetics room for manicures, pedicures services are the perfect and so much more! Call us today, get pampered, pick-me-up when you want Cindy Holley and “Walk in – Float out” to look and feel radiant.

They are precious, honest, sensitive, and funny. They are teachers and loyal companions.

The pure love and joy they selflessly give us is so monumental that it never fails to affect me.

I understand how important your dog is to you. My commitment is, as it has been for the last 14 years, to provide a safe and enjoyable grooming and daycare experience for your dog.

I welcome you to meet our talented and like-minded Groomers and Daycare Staff who share the same goal with me.

We are happy to help with any questions you have regarding care for your Furry Friend.

We look forward to our SPRING EXPANSION. More Room to Play!

Here’s to all you Women in Business - CHEERS! 2107 - 2850 Shaughnessy St., Shaughnessy Station, Port Coquitlam

2107 - 2850 Shaughnessy St., Shaughnessy Station, Port Coquitlam www.vanityhairsalon.ca

604.464.8813

604.464.8813

604-461-DOGS (3647) #9 - 2565 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam

604-945-DDOG (3364) Unit 13 • 1750 McLean Ave., Port Coq.

www.DapperDog.ca

facebook.com/dapperdogdaycare

(@ Falcon, next to Bosley’s Pet Foods)

Just off the Mary Hill Bypass

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Olga Goroupitch

Denise McIntosh Owner I Genesis Kitchens & Design

Avora Skin Spa Beauty with results. That’s the philosophy behind Avora Skin Spa. Celebrating 4 years in Business, Avora Day Spa is blessed with a very loyal client base. Their success, in part, can be attributed to treatments that are on the forefront of the latest non-invasive technologies for skin rejuvenation and body contouring. Each treatment plan is as individual as the person themselves. Time is taken before any treatment to really understand the specific needs and wants of each client. Clients range from teens to adults and Olga is very proud of their success with helping individuals who are suffering with acne.

She is also confident that they have the best anti-cellulite treatment available in the region. If you want to experience visible results call Avora today. Their friendly and highly skilled team will take good care of you.

Register online & receive $20 Avora Spa Credit with your First Service with Us

#138 - 1153 The High Street (at Levo) Coquitlam • 778-285-1012

Denise established Genesis Kitchens in 2007 after being part of the design industry since 1994. She is an active member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and has received numerous awards and certifications within her field.

Denise maintains an active presence within her community supporting local sports teams, multiple charities, and the Austin Heights Business Improvement Association (AHBIA).

Specializing in Architectural Millwork, Denise found her passion in kitchen design. She decided to start a company that took the evolution of the kitchen from concept to a finished product that clients will enjoy & appreciate for years to come.

Genesis Kitchens offers a complimentary in home consultation where they combine their client’s esthetic choices, needs, and lifestyle within the function of their space. By incorporating the client’s ideal style or helping them discover it, they are able to facilitate the design process and provide peace of mind throughout the renovation stages.

Genesis Kitchens carries multiple cabinet lines to coordinate their clients with a product that best suits their design style. Using the latest design technology, Genesis is able to create conceptual 3D drawings which allow their clients to better visualize their ideas. Coordinating with their client’s budget, Genesis supplies a complete design package including price quotes and product suggestions. Genesis Kitchen has a qualified design team ready to help their clients bring concepts to reality.

“Turning Your Dream Kitchen Into a Reality” “Where Affordable Luxury Comes To Life Through Quality & Design”

1037 Ridgeway Avenue, Coquitlam Showroom: 604-937-7336 Cell: 604-789-9935 Visit our website: genesiskitchens.ca

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Strawberries & Sunshine Healing Centre Dr. Nareeta Stephenson, DC, CACCP Dr. Nareeta Stephenson, Chiropractor, is focused on sensory development, pre and post natal care and supporting families in optimum health.

Dr. Nareeta is passionate about helping kids. Many children have underlying Sensory Processing Disorder issues which cause them to be misunderstood

Dr. Ibby Omole, MES, L. Ac, Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Ibby Omole is a BC licensed naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist. She provides holistic care for the entire family. She is passionate about educating and empowering her patients to take control of their health naturally. She provides customized care by blending evidence based medicine with ancient wisdom. Dr. Omole is trained in a variety of modalities that will ensure you and your family’s return to health. She has special interests in pain management, stress related conditions, hormone imbalances, digestive conditions, weight loss, bladder conditions, insomnia and anxiety. She is currently in the process of attaining her naturopathic paediatric certification.

or misdiagnosed. Using specific sensory evaluations and techniques, Dr Nareeta supports children with sensory sensitivities and neuro developmental disorders such as ADD, ADHD, Autism and other learning and behavioral disorders. The techniques and care Dr Nareeta provides helps kids to live their best life.

Pediatric (ICPA) Certified, Dr. Nareeta supports moms with pre-natal care, and post natal mom & baby care. Dedicated to families thriving Dr. Nareeta has created Strawberries and Sunshine Healing Centre.

Dr Marianna Fuscaldo, DC, FICPA After graduating with a major in Biology from Simon Fraser University in 1998, Dr. Marianna went on to complete the 4 year program at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic School in 2002.

As she began her practice, she discovered that she had a passion for family practice, particularly pre and post natal care for mothers (including back related discomforts & in-utero breech positioned babies) & infants. So, in 2003 Dr. Marianna went on to complete her Fellowship with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) which provided her with the academic basis to further her practical application.

Tara Morton, Registered Holistic Nutritionist

Ashley Sahota, RMT Ashley Sahota, Registered Massage Therapist, is committed to providing the best treatment possible for you. Through assessment she can narrow down the root of the problem and create a specific treatment. With education on home care she can help you maintain a state of relaxation, and help prevent further injury. Ashley has a passion for working with pregnant moms, helping you feel more comfortable and pain free through your pregnancy. Also, working with children, using myofascial techniques to help their muscles adapt and function optimally as they grow.

Courtney De Boer, Office Assistant Extraordinaire

Is butter really better? Should you avoid carbs? Is skim milk best? With so much conflicting information in the media about food and health, knowing what to feed your family can be a bit overwhelming.

Tara Morton, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, will educate you about the benefits and health impact of optimal nutrition, helping you develop and learn the skills needed to live a healthful life in today’s busy world. Tara believes, when it comes to improving your diet, even the smallest change can make a difference and any step forward is a step in the right direction.

Courtney is our Office Manager/ Social Media maven, and if you don’t have childcare – she is also our toddler entertainer & baby cuddler. She is always ready to greet you with a smile, and answer any questions you might have about helping your family find their way to a happy & healthy life. When not at the office, you can find Courtney hanging out with her husband & two kids, going for walks around the Tri-Cities.

1530 Prairie Ave Port Coquitlam

604.944.6002

www.strawberriesandsunshine.ca

supporting families in their true health

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Linda Reimer, MLA

Donna Dinh

Anmore, Belcarra, Port Moody and Coquitlam

Hair Stylist If you really want to fly, just harness your power to your passion. - Oprah.

It is my honour to represent and serve the citizens I have in my constituency. I am particularly pleased to celebrate my female colleagues in business, all of whom make substantial contributions to our community.

I am a true believer in loving what you do and doing what you love. Ever since graduating from John Casablanca 8 years ago, I have been an active stylist in the hair industry. From attending trade shows to training with the world’s best, I invest my time and resources and continue to thrive in this industry. Doing hair gives me the power to bring happiness and confidence to my clients, which is rewarding at the end of my day.

Best wishes March 8th, International Women in Business Day. Thank-you for all that you do.

Last year I followed my passion, that eagerness to grow, and became self employed; being a young woman in business is challenging, exciting and empowering.

www.lindareimermla.ca • linda.reimer.mla@leg.bc.ca

If you want to know more about my experience, chat about ombré’s or the trendy cuts, give me a call today.

Facebook: /linda.reimer.796 • Twitter: @LindaReimerMLA

Unit 9 - 228 Schoolhouse St.. Coq.

778-869-4247

604-469-5430

Donna Gardecki, M.Sc.

Dr. Noemi Schuller

Lisa

Certified Kinesiologist

Skin therapist/ Hairstylist

Dr. Noemi Schuller is the owner of Burke Mountain Dental and has been practicing dentistry for 13 years at her Port Coquitlam location. She and her entire team are committed to providing you and your family with high quality, comprehensive and gentle dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Whether your dental needs are a complete exam and cleaning, full mouth reconstruction or anything in between, we promise to provide you with exceptional care as we enhance the natural beauty of your smile.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call our office today. We look forward to providing you with the personal care that you deserve.

604.468.2388 | www.dr-schuller.com #103 - 3377 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam

West Coast Gojukai Karate

West Coast Gojukai is fast becoming the place to be for families interested in training in the martial arts.

Donna Gardecki is running a growing business working in an industry that has been traditionally male dominated – teaching martial arts. For the past 21 years, Donna has been teaching karate (yoga for the past 5) to all ages and fitness levels. Her success is due in part to her knowledge and experience as a rehabilitation therapist helping the aspiring students to reach their goals while working with a ‘bad’ back or other physical limitations. Her National Coaching credentials ensure a fun and effective experience for kids. She currently holds the rank of 5th dan, with a Shihan Master teaching license.

Not to be idle, she has qualified as a second degree in Kokodo Jujitsu and Kobudo (Traditional Japanese Weapons) – both of those are being offer at the studio as well. If you are looking for a genuine experience in traditional Martial Arts with a group of dedicated individuals, West Coast Gojukai is the place for you.

“We are what we repeatedly do, excellence is therefore not an act but a habit” Aristotle 1001-D Austin Avenue (at Blue Mountain) Coquitlam 778-355-4658

Chriss, Trish & Andria Budget Blinds Budget Blinds began serving the Tri-Cities, Pitt Meadows and

“Because of our size and buying power, we are able to offer

Maple Ridge communities in 2006 and is owned and operated

our customers great prices without sacrificing quality and

by long-time Coquitlam resident Trish Kuffner and her family.

service. For example, this spring we are excited to launch

Trish and her team offer free, personalized in-home

our $1,699 “Whole House Shade” promotion, and our Port

consultations, professional measuring and installation, and

Coquitlam showroom allows our customers the choice of

a rich selection of quality window treatments including

coming to us or having the showroom come to them!”

shutters, blinds, draperies, and shades made by North

Visit Trish and her team in their Port Coquitlam showroom

America’s leading window-covering manufacturers.

Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, or Saturdays 10:00 am

“Budget Blinds is the largest and fastest-growing window

to 4:00 pm. Look for them at home shows throughout 2014!

covering company of its kind in North America,” says Trish.

Chriss, Trish & Andria look forward to serving you!

#108 - 1320 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam

www.budgetblinds.com

604-944-3375

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Jaime Ashmore

Meena Dhillon

Founder and CEO

Auto Injury Lawyer

A committed entrepreneur and advocate for individual empowerment, Jaime is the founder and CEO of Body Bar Laser Clinic and strives to make you feel and look your best. Body Bar is committed to continued research and customer service, offering clients the latest technologies to suit any budget. Jaime works actively with local charities and believes everyone should have access to information and affordable solutions on how to achieve and maintain healthy skin.

Meena, a graduate of UBC Law School, has been practicing since 2009. She has worked for two leading personal injury law firms and is now delighted to announce the opening of the Meena Dhillon Law Corporation in Port Coquitlam.

Kathy Watkins

Advanced Certified Foot Care Nurse LPN

P: 604.816.5288

Currently Jaime is the clinical trainer for one of the world’s leading laser technology companies, and is excited to announce that Body Bar will be offering laser aesthetic career training late 2014.

F: 604.944.4651

111 - 2957 Glen Dr., Coquitlam BC V3B 0B5 O: 604-475-5858 E: info@bodybarlaserclinic.com W: www.bodybarlaserclinic.com

www.katsfootcare.com

Kathy Watkins

Certified Foot Care Nurse | LPN People often ask Kathy Watkins, owner/creator of Kat’s Foot Care Inc., “Why do you work on feet!?” As an experienced and Kathy Watkins compassionate Nurse, Kathy understands that feet are often Advanced Certified Foot Care Nurse LPN overlooked, yet just like every other body part, they need special care and attention. Since starting her business in 2005, Kathy has P: helped ease discomfort with valuable in-home service to those in need. This is especially true for individuals with diabetes, poor vision, seniors and people with mobility issues. She provides F: professional Nursing Foot Care to homes, facilities and hospitals and educates her clients on the www.katsfootcare.com benefits of healthy feet. Kathy gives back to her community by offering this treatment for the homeless during Homelessness Action Week. Recommended by Fraser Health, Kathy welcomes new clients and is an approved Veterans Affairs Canada Service Provider. She would like to thank all her clients for their loyalty and business over the past 9 years.

604.816.5288

604.944.4651

kat@katsfootcare.com

604.816.5288 www.katsfootcare.com

Call Meena Dhillon Law Corporation for a free consultation at 604 941-1234. Get the local experts working for you.

MEENA DHILLON

2300 - 2850 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam

604-941-1234

LAW CORPORATION

meena@meenadhillon.ca

Della Hochstein Owner - Sundrop Textiles Sundrop owner Della Hochstein truly enjoys sharing the love of sewing with her customers. Sewing was introduced to her as a necessity of life like cooking but grew into something more. She enjoys making her own clothing and using different techniques for embellishments.

Della and her staff better known as the “Sundrop Girls” are avid sewers and enjoy assisting customers with choosing patterns and finding the right fabric. They also like to pass on their knowledge through classes and demo’s that they offer at the store. Sundrop offers a wide range of notions, fabric and machines with Husqvarna Viking, Janome and Pfaff brands. Finding the right machine that fits the customer’s budget as well as their needs is very important at Sundrop. Because they are sewers themselves they want customers to walk away happy with the machine they purchased. You can’t beat the Sundrop service, they are there to help you after you have purchased, from winding the bobbin to programming the machine. Whatever you need to learn to make your machine function they are there to assist you.

Sundrop has been in business for over 20 years and has been at its current location for 2 years and loving it. This is where friendships are formed over the shared interests in sewing. Come and join the fun!! There is always something creative going on at Sundrop.

Sundrop Textiles Inc. www.sundroptextiles.com

Ph 604-464-5236

1460 Prairie Ave., (Prairie Mall) Port Coquitlam

Allison Bates MA, RCC

Trophy Centre’s Winning Team

West Coast Counselling Services

For the past 10 years Trophy Centre has built a reputation for consistently providing friendly customer service, professional workmanship and exceeding customer expectations.

We have a large selection of trophies and recognition awards for every budget as well as unique personalized gift items. Utilizing state-of-the-art engraving technology, we deliver a full range of personalized engraving on trophies, plaques, glass, crystal and acrylic awards, as well as custom lapel pins and nametags.

We are members of the North America Awards & Recognition Association, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce; Finalist for Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award for 2009 & 2010, and Winner of the PoCo Best Biz Super Service Award for 2013.

604-941-4944

#114 - 2071 Kingsway Avenue, PoCo www.trophycentre.ca sales@trophycentre.ca

Friendly Customer Service

Meena says “ We understand that when you are in an accident, it is hard to know what to do first.

We want you to focus on recovering, while we deal with the insurance company. We don`t just say we care, we mean it, and look forward to working with you.”

Marilyn , Laraine, Renate, Pearl, Elyse, Michelle Trophy Centre provides awards and recognition products for all occasions – corporate, business, academics, sports, the arts and personal celebrations. They produce over 14,000 awards annually.

For all your Awards & Recognition Needs

As a resident of the Tri-Cities, a social worker and lawyer, Meena understands how an injury sustained in a car accident can impact every aspect of your life.

Allison Bates began her practice, West Coast Counselling Services 11 years ago. Counselling has always been something she’s enjoyed even from the time she was in elementary school. On the playground at lunchtime she was a ‘mediator’, helping kids to work out their issues.

It is this passion in seeing people achieve change that makes Allison so successful in her practice.

She is inspired by seeing couples stay together, by learning to communicate with one another and by enabling families to better understand each other.

Working one on one with individuals is also something that Allison sees as an honour. Sharing people’s stories and experiences and walking with them on their journey toward healing is amazing.

Allison works with people struggling with depression, anxiety and relationship issues in a collaborative, confidential and non-judgmental environment.

Contact Allison to discover your potential and start your life toward positive change.

Please visit www.wccounselling.com or call 604-762-5358 for your personal consultation

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Selina Robinson, MLA

Eagle Ridge Fitness

Coquitlam - Maillardville

Body Transformation Coaches Eagle Ridge Fitness is Tri-Cities’ only Body Transformation Program. We’re bridging the gap between nutrition and fitness.

Usually you need to hire a nutritionist and a personal trainer separately but Eagle Ridge Fitness provides a complete transformation coaching program for weight loss, toning, and conditioning. Our program’s success rate is high, with clients losing 8 pounds in their first month.

We also provide amazing networking opportunities with clients who share your same struggles and goals, and who are conquering their goals as a team.

March 8th, International Women’s Day, is an excellent time to celebrate the accomplishments of women in business. Over the past 60 years women have made meaningful advances both as entrepreneurs and corporate leaders.

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize all women in business here in the Tri-Cities, and in the Province of British Columbia who are transforming the landscape of our business community.

102 - 1108 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 3P5

Grab your FREE Cook Book at www.bcworkout. com/cookbook

Eagle Ridge Fitness’ owner, Sam Noh, has a degree in kinesiology. Sam is also a black belt martial arts instructor and a certified personal trainer.

Transformation coaches are experienced national fitness athletes.

Unit A 2624 St. John’s Street, Port Moody

Phone: 604-933-2001 Email: selina.robinson.mla@leg.bc.ca

@selinarobinson

Web: www.selinarobinson.ca

604.996.1111

The Frog & Nightgown The Frog and Nightgown is a true neighborhood pub and liquor store. It’s the perfect place to get together with friends, family or co-workers.

The management at The Frog & Nightgown would like to acknowledge the tremendous contribution that their staff makes to the ongoing success of the business.

A proud supporter of local fundraising initiatives, the pub actively supports many organizations in the community including Rescue a Boxer, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and Honour House. If you are trying to raise funds for your team or charity call Scott about hosting a burger and beer night.

Keep your eyes on the paper for details on our St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations and our upcoming 30th Anniversary Bash.

BEST LIQUOR STORE IN TOWN

All Beer, Wine or Spirits at or Below Gov’t Liquor Store

Prices

1125 Falcon Drive, Coquitlam 604.464.1949 www.frogandnightgownpub.com • Liquor Store 604.552.2042 • Open: 9:00 am - 11:00 pm • 7 days a week • Pub opens at 11:00 am Daily

Emily Chow

Thoma Doehring Owner - Tri-City Paint & Decorating Thoma Doehring is the proud owner of Benjamin Moore, Tri-City Paint & Decorating. She has been able to stand out in an industry predominantly run by men. Up against all odds, Thoma is delighted to be celebrating her 22nd year in business.

Thoma Doehring has dedicated her life to helping people find the right colours for their space. She understands that when you walk into your house, you get to leave all the discomforts of the unknown behind… you can exhale your day and inhale your surroundings, your peace, your feeling of home. Your feeling of comfort matters to Thoma.

She is proud to have built a team of knowledgeable people who are as enthusiastic as she is about helping you with your home projects. Thoma strives every day to offer products that are not only eco-friendly, but also made in Canada. She places a high priority on providing the average homeowner with an opportunity to express their own personal style.

In addition to running Tri-City Paint & Decorating, Thoma is known for her ability to come into your home and choose colours for your space that are a reflection of your taste while remaining classic.

If you are looking for some fresh new ideas or just need a hand in choosing colours for your own home, stop by and see why Tri-City Paint & Decorating is different!

Unit 500 - 1970 Oxford Connector, Port Coquitlam 604.464.6162

Tri-City Paint & Decorating

www.benjaminmooretricity.ca

Nancy Gattey

Owner - Chow Communications

Owner - Creekside Fashions

When was the last time your website generated you leads and made you money?

In business for thirteen years, Creekside Fashions has gained a reputation for providing irresistible fashions, great fit, along with exceptional customer service. Nancy Gattey, owner of the Boutique, has spent nearly 35 years in the Fashion Industry. “We genuinely care about our customers.

We want them to look great and feel even better!”

Do you know how to use social media to boost your Google rankings?

Hi, Everyone! My name is Emily Chow and I’m a marketing consultant, speaker, and trainer at Chow Communications. My team and I specialize in helping small and mediumsized business owners turn casual web visitors into committed buyers through strategic online marketing tactics and traditional marketing tools. My goal is to help my clients work smarter, not harder. And, I’ll teach you how to work less yet still make more money with smart marketing planning revolving around search engine optimization, content creation, social media, blogging, design – and a publishing strategy designed to boost your rankings online. My main priority is to help you express your creativity in every element of your business and to give you the tools you need to build a successful company with an unshakeable – and highly profitable – foundation. Companies like LivingSocial, Amazon, and Eat St. from The Food Network have all trusted Emily to help their businesses flourish – and their sales skyrocket!

Visit Emily today at: www.ChowCommunications.ca Book A Free 10-Minute Lead Generation Consultation With Emily Today! Email Her At: emily@chowcommunications.ca

The store offers fabulous lines including Sandwich, Joseph Ribkoff, Frank Lyman, Mexx, Jag Jeans, Liverpool, French Dressing and more!

Great news for women who are shoe and handbag fashionistas! Creekside has two amazing collections from Brazil: Luz Da Lua and Jorge Bischoff. As well, they are very excited to announce the arrival of Brighton Collectibles to the Store, including jewellery, watches, wallets, personal accessories, sunglasses, gifts and organizer bags.

Stop in soon to check out their new Spring Collections and check out the Creekside Fashions Facebook page for a great overview of what’s happening at the Store. Nancy and her staff look forward to making your next shopping trip an incredible shopping experience!

3325 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam

604-942-8554

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Tracy Price Wealth Management Team Since 1984, Tracy Price, Vice President and Portfolio Manager with RBC Dominion Securities, has helped her clients achieve their financial dreams.

Based on her clients’ unique goals and needs, Tracy and her team provide focused investment, retirement and financial planning advice, including tax, estate planning and asset protection strategies.

As an all-female team, the Tracy Price Wealth Management Team of RBC Dominion Securities understand the challenges of planning a family’s financial future, and work proactively to bring confidence to their clients – many of whom are female professionals, community leaders and those recently widowed or divorced.

“We take a women-helping-women approach,” says Tracy. “It’s about more than your investments.

It’s your life, your family, your legacy … your future.”

For more information about Tracy Price and her approach to wealth management visit www.tracyprice.ca

604-257-7478

tracy.price@rbc.com www.tracyprice.ca

Hope Lutheran Christian School

High School Te achers

Kindergarten to Grade 7 Teachers

The women of Hope Lutheran Christian School care for each and every one of the students as unique individuals. Love is given and skills are taught from all walks of life by our professional, caring staff.

“Nurturing and Equipping the whole child in a Christ-centred community.”

604-942-5322 info@hopelcs.ca

www.hopelcs.ca

York Street Campus - Gr. K-7 High School Campus - Gr. 8-12

Christine Irvine / Haley Waterston Chef/ Office Manager Here at Christine Catering Company we strive for excellence. Our goal is to meet your needs and exceed your expectations in all aspects of our catering services. Haley, our office manager will be the first person to speak to. She’s been part of the Christine Catering Company team since 2011. she has an eye for detail and her dedicated customer service will ensure that all details for your order or function are met with the care and attention needed to have a successful and pleasant experience with Christine Catering Company Inc. I, Christine, a chef by trade, lead the team. Our goal is to meet your needs and exceed your expectations, in all aspects of our catering services, from the food - we provide traditional dishes as well as new innovative food creations, for your corporate luncheon, wedding, birthday party, even your intimate dinner, and to our Rental - “one stop shop” rental services at affordable prices to make your event successful. Our services’ staff are professional with ‘serving it right’ and ‘food safe’ certificates, and always come with a smile.

We opened our doors 10 years ago, and to celebrate this, we renewed our logo, and website. Take a look at some of our menus and photo gallery which are sure to inspire your next event or at least make you hungry.

Make your next event a success. Need some creative help in selecting a menu? Please feel free to contact us. Our office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 8:00am – 2.00 pm or as needed by appointment.

2821 Spring Street, Port Moody

604 -461- 6333 “Elegance doesn’t mean being noticed. It means being remembered” www.christinecatering.com

Serving the community for 10 years!

The Learning Experience For 34 years, Louise Montgomery and her qualified staff have been caring for the Children of the Tri-Cities, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.

Her Pre-school Licensing Representative asked her to start up a PreSchool of her own due to the lack of quality facilities we had in our area. Louise took her encouragement and has never looked back.

She started as just a Pre-school and has grown with the community and her families, now offering Kinder-Care, Group-Care and Before and After School-Care.

Her facility is located in the North East side of Irvine School Grounds in PoCo, in a bright and cheerful portable. This is also a great advantage for kids that will be advancing to Irvine making the transition as easy as possible.

She employs 9 qualified teachers who all truly care about their students and their families, accommodating parents’ varying work schedules and busy lives. The excellent student to staff ratio offers more one on one attention and the curriculum has been described as “between a Montessori School and a regular Pre-school”, more structured than most, but less rigid than a Montessori course, thus offering a less stressful and fun learning process.

Louise and her staff have made their Centre a true “Learning Experience”

3862 Wellington Street, Port Coquitlam • 604-942-5008

Helen M. Bell, BA

Diane Skidmore, CPA, CGA

Reel Steel Ltd.

Skidmore and Co. CGA

Owner of Reel Steel Ltd. – Industrial, residential, commercial reinforcing steel placing service.

A FIRST NATIONS OWNED COMPANY CELEBRATES 27 YEARS IN 2014 Helen Bell is a proud member of the Carrier Nation. She made a concerted effort to educate herself about her First Nations culture so she could utilize these teachings in her everyday life, including her business life. Her husband learned the trade of ironworking from his family and together they decided to start their own business.

It was decided that Mike would work in the field and Helen would be the administrator. Helen is proud to state that she runs the business with the philosophy that we must share our good fortune with those we work with. She regards her employees as the backbone of a company that is regarded as one of the best in the industry. She celebrates their hard work and accomplishments as if they were a member of her family. A teaching she received from a respected Elder , “be aware that your good fortune can only be fully appreciated if it is shared” is one of Reel Steel ‘s guiding principles. Reel Steel Ltd. is always looking for new employees to join our team.

For more information please email Helen at reelsteel2003@yahoo.ca or call 604-913-0310.

Celebrating 27 years 604-913-0310 www.reelsteel.ca (under construction)

Diane Skidmore CPA,CGA of Skidmore & Co CGA has been a professional accountant for more than twenty years in the Tri-Cities. She provides accounting and tax services to individuals and business owners. Her breadth of knowledge and experience, combined with her approachable and engaging personality helps put her clients at ease. A visit to the firm’s website www.skidmorecga.com provides a wealth of information including current CRA trends. The many tax tips answer Frequently Asked Questions and provide great suggestions for getting organized this time of year.

If you are looking for a true professional, contact 604.949.0992.

T: 604.949.0992 info@skidmorecga.com 312B - 2099 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam

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Shannon Morse Spa Divine at the Inlet Beauty is wellness. Spa Divine at the Inlet, TriCities’ premiere small Boutique Luxury Day Spa, elevating today’s spa experience.

Shannon Morse, Founder, 25+ years in Spa & Wellness, masterfully bridges many walks of life. World traveler, advocate, educator, Mother & Principle of ‘Her Collection’ Cosmetics, Shannon knows the challenges women face today.

“My personal passion is empowering women to love & embrace all their feminine spirit inside & out. By taking time out, honoring ourselves, receiving loving care, enables us to look & feel refreshed, giving back fully to our families, careers, community & overall making our world a better place. We’re not meant to do it alone...You simply deserve nurturing from Spa Divine. “ Known as a ‘hidden Gem’ defined by elegance, steps away from the Inlet & pristine Shoreline Trails, a Haven of seclusion & tranquility, Spa Divine fosters the Mind-Body-Soul connection, honoring the ultimate in exquisite personal pampering. Whether a pretty pedicure, anti-aging facial, relaxing massage, you’re wrapped in luxury, warm comforts & individual expertise.

Cozy heated robes, exclusive Women’s lounges, Signature natural holistic spa treatments & products & a philosophy to treat each guest tenderly in a foundation of trust, loyalty & compassion ~ Shannon & her team of Specialists have earned a faithful following of believers. Come, Rediscover your beauty.

604.461.4SPA

#1-2806 St. John’s St. Port Moody

info@spadivine.ca • www.spadivine.ca

Vivien Symington Vivien is the founder of “Empowering Steps Movement Therapy” a copyrighted gross motor development program treating a wide range of

Sherry Blamey CFP , CIM , FCSI ®

®

Sherry entered the investment industry in 1987. Beyond being a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) she has also earned the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation that confirms her skills in the areas of advanced investment strategies and portfolio evaluation. She is also a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI), which is awarded to professionals who have not only achieved unrivalled knowledge and experience, but who also represent the highest ethical values.

“When it comes to investing, I help my clients form a clear idea of their wants and needs, in union with their tolerance for investment risk. Beyond this is the need to identify and address the external risks to the security of their future picture. This assists in seeing those goals and dreams become a reality regardless of what life throws your way. “ Sherry lives in Port Moody with her husband Michael and their three children.

700-609 Granville St., Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5 Tel: 604-895-3331 Sherry.Blamey@holliswealth.com HollisWealth is a division of Scotia Capital Inc., a member of the Canadian A division of Scotia Capital Inc. Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Investment Advisor Canada. ™Trademark of the Bank of Nova Scotia, used under license.

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children and youth living with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Vivien has gained international awareness awarding her scientific research and development awards for the program. In addition to increasing a child’s mobility, ESMT provides a FUN environment for children, hope for FAMILIES and a positive outlook for their FUTURE. Vivien has been the owner

www.esmt.ca

and operator of Club Aviva, a competitive gymnastic facility for 27 years. Vivien takes pride in her amazing team of professional women whom are her greatest asset.

98 Brigantine Drive, Coquitlam www.clubaviva.ca ~ 604.526.4464

The Valley Women’s Network was formed by a group of women from Chilliwack, Mission & Abbortsford in October 1980. The purpose was to bring together women of all walks of life for personal and professional growth. The goal was to initiate contact between women and reduce isolation and providing a comfortable environment to share common career and social concerns, and to offer self-development opportunities.

At present, we are the largest women’s business networking group in the Vancouver Lower Mainland with 8 chapters meeting monthly.

The Tri-City Chapter was founded in the fall of 1999. Today our chapter has over 100 members and meets monthly (from September to June) on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Vancouver Golf Club on Austin Ave.

West Real Estate Services

Dedicated to networking, our monthly lunches offer members and guests the opportunity to build new alliances, learn and grow from inspiring presentations and sharing successful business practices. We provide a platform for members to promote and showcase their businesses, and best of all, make new friends and connections in a positive, fun, pressure-free environment!

Our next meeting is Friday, March 21st from 11:30am – 1:30pm (Deadline to reserve is Tuesday, March 18th at 6pm)

Your Real Estate Team living & working in the Community!

Pamela Chatry, a trusted and highly respected Business Advisor is presenting “Successful Steps to Building Your Business Empire” Guests always welcome!

Please invite a friend or colleague to come with you, they’ll thank you for the opportunity!

Come see what the Tri-City VWN Chapter has to offer you and your business!

Please visit our website for details and to reserve: http://valleywomensnetworktricity.com

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Kathryn Richardson Owner – The Phat Cat Inn My name is Kathryn, and I am the proud owner of THE PHAT CAT INN situated in the peaceful village of Anmore 6 minutes from Port Moody! We have been operating our CAT-ONLY BOARDING facility, with a very nice following, for two years this April.

Cat owners in METRO VANCOUVER are loving our unique type of cat boarding where we have NO CAGES! Our rooms surpass the competition in aspects of size (7’L X 4’W X 9’H), and the nicest comment we hear from clients regarding their loved ones left with us is, ‘We didn’t worry for a second!’. This is our goal.

Our biggest accomplishment yet is the fact that our little Inn in the woods has been the ‘talk of the cat-town world’ so we have moved our 5 year expansion plan to 2 years... construction for the second floor has begun and will be completed mid April!!

We hope to see you and your fur friends soon!

THE PHAT CAT INN

Please visit us at www.thephatcatinn.com or call 604-761-4280 for a viewing.

Christina Christie Artist Christina Christie had a vision to create a comfortable tattoo studio run exclusively by women. After receiving her BA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Christina made that vision a reality when Black Rabbit Tattoo Studio opened in 2011.

Located in the heart of Port Moody, Black Rabbit Tattoo Studio works to stand apart from the competition in the Tri-Cities and beyond. Together with the help of fellow Emily Carr alumni Leanne Thief and Birdie, Christina Christie has created an inspiring atmosphere filled with custom work in an art gallery setting. Each artist at Black Rabbit Tattoo Studio offers their unique style and spin on every piece that they complete.

Whether you’re in the market for your first tattoo or your tenth, call Black Rabbit Tattoo Studio today to book your consultation.

604-917-0262

3246 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, BC

www.blackrabbittattoostudio.com awesomechristina@gmail.com

June Wells Recreation Therapist for Seniors I am a Recreation Therapist and owner of Active Living Seniors.

Our mission and goal is supporting our senior loved ones in the Tri-Cities and New Westminster to stay healthy, happy, and improve their quality of life through Recreation and Leisure.

This is especially essential for our elderly, who may have disabling conditions, to help them get more out of life and prevent loneliness and isolation with one to one support.

Being a life-line to our seniors helps their families and caregivers have more peace mind.

We come right to our seniors, and specialize in supporting older adults with dementia and varying physical abilities. To find out more on how we can help your senior loved one keep active, whether at home or in care, please call 604-721-0452.

You are invited to stop by our Facebook page where you will find tips on staying active and engaged, no matter what the activity level. As well as educational information to help you stay informed on seniors’ issues and interests, and caregiver support.

Active Living Seniors Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services

www.activelivingseniors.com • info@activelivingseniors.com

Shaz Owner - Shaz Hair Choice Shaz Hair Choice has been the go-to salon in the Austin area for over five years, locally owned and operated by Shaz, a dedicated stylist of over 35 years. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our existing clients for supporting local business, and to welcome new clients who would like to do the same! We specialize in men’s and children’s cuts, highlights and colour for women, and other services include styling and threading. Come and say hello and see what Shaz and the rest of the team can offer you!

Shaz Hair Choice 8 - 2662 Austin Ave. (Austin Station)

604-917-0266 www.shazhairchoice.com

Tanya Grubic REALTOR ™ After completing Law School at University of Belgrade, Serbia, Tanya Grubic always wanted a successful, different and exciting life, therefore she and her family immigrated to Vancouver, BC in 1997, quote “that was the best decision that my husband and I have ever made”. She has two lovely sons.

Since Tanya always wanted to create a better future for her family and her, therefore she and her husband Ned started and have enjoyed running a successful janitorial business since 2001: www.futurejanitorial.com As a business owner and an executive she has learned many business skills: leadership, financing, operations, management, negotiation, problem solving, etc., quote “helping, listening and understanding people is the most important and passionate skill I have ever learned”.

As a real estate investor, she has learned throughout her own experience and extensive education a variety of creative ways on how to trade and invest in Real Estate, quote “I am sincerely passionate about many other advanced and successful ways on how to help people trade and invest in real estate, than just a traditional way of running after the next commission deal”.

That is why she decided to be a Realtor!

If you are interested in being helped and thought on how to sell and/or buy your home or perhaps even increase your real estate portfolio in a creative, passionate, experienced and successful way, do not hesitate to contact Tanya in English, Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian, Slovenian, Macedonian and Montenegrin language at your most convenient time at:

778-683-5857 • grubictanya@gmail.com • www.BCHouseforSale.ca

Benefit from expert financial advice.

Karli Durrant, BBA, FPSC Registered Candidate Investment Specialist/Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Vancity/Credential Asset Management Inc. 604.877.8246, karli_durrant@vancity.com Marolyn Hum, B.Comm, FMA, CFP Investment Advisor Vancity/Credential Securities Inc. 604.709.5882, marolyn_hum@vancity.com Call us to book an appointment. ® Credential is a registered mark owned by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under licence. Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc. and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. Credential Securities Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

Make Good Money (TM) is a trademark of Vancouver City Savings Credit Union.