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uth Foster and Rod MacVicar are natural teachers. On a visit to Mossom Creek, the waterway they have been instrumental in resuscitating over the last 38 years, they can’t stop themselves from picking up fish bones and naming off the birds and plant species that inhabit the area. The pair taught biology at Centennial secondary for decades and love teaching so much that they could not give it up after retiring in the early 2000s. But instead of working with young people, these days Foster and MacVicar spend their spare time teaching student teachers. “It can be really powerful in its impact,” Foster says.“If you can encourage one teacher to use environmental ed. to get across ideas in a subject, you have possibly made an impact on a lot of people.” Many of the studentteachers they work with at the Reed Point Marina Education Centre and through the SFU Faculty

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Teaching the next enviro ed. leaders By Gary McKenna

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More Mossom info on page 3 of Education are from overseas and here mainly to improve their English. But any subject can be taught using environmental education, Foster says, from writing assignments about a sensitive ecosystem to mathematical word problems that calculate the number of fish in a stream. “We talk a lot about incorporating environmental concepts into the classroom,”she said. “You can take just about any subject and use environmental education as a medium to get your information across.” Foster and MacVicar have heard from people they have worked with who have had great success taking what they learned in Canada back to their own classrooms By inspiring a new generation of teachers, the two hope to enhance the educational experience for young people while fostering a healthy respect for the environment. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Rod MacVicar and Ruth Foster were teachers at Centennial secondary school when they started a salmon club in the 1970s. The club was instrumental in establishment of the Mossom Creek Hatchery and while both are now retired, they’re still involved as volunteers.

Closed doors for $ talks Calls for SD43’s finance meetings to be public EVERGREEN ACTION ■ Tunnelling work is to begin to make way for Evergreen: page 8 ■ Environmentalist concerned about Coquitlam creeks: page 6

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School District 43’s board of education voted Tuesday to establish a new finance committee in the wake of massive deficit and budget woes

over the last 14 months. But the head of the union whose membership sustained dozens of job losses as a result of that deficit said it’s not right that the committee’s meetings won’t be open to the public. Dave Ginter took issue with some aspects of Tri-City school trustees’ decision Tuesday to establish a finance committee that will meet

regularly, keep minutes, report out its discussions and recommendations at public board meetings but won’t invite the public, partner groups or the media to participate. A key recommendation of a forensic audit by KPMG that looked into the reasons SD43 racked up an $8-million deficit last year, the committee will be made up of six people: two trustees

— chair Melissa Hyndes and Coquitlam’s Gerri Wallis this year — plus representatives from the district’s senior management and its finance department. It will begin meeting by April and terms will last one year, except for the first year (there is an election in November). Ginter, president of CUPE 561, which represents district support

staff, said he welcomes the establishment of the finance committee but wondered why SD43 didn’t follow the example of other districts, such as Vancouver, where finance meetings are public. “Don’t they preach that they want to be transparent?” Ginter asked. see ‘IT’S GOING’, page 12

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What you need to know about the Trans Mountain Expansion Project After nearly two years of conversations, studies and planning, Trans Mountain filed a Facilities Application with the National Energy Board (NEB) in December 2013 for its proposed $5.4 billion expansion project. Respectful and authentic dialogue begins with transparency and a common understanding of the facts. As we move forward in the regulatory process, we are committed to making sure that people have access to the facts about our proposal and the process. The following is aimed at correcting misinformation being spread by individuals and groups in your community. CLAIM

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MOSSOM CREEK HATCHERY PROJECT

The Tri-City News is partnering with Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society on the rebuilding project for Mossom Creek Hatchery. Below is the second part of a 3-part series and coverage will continue for the next year.

From classroom to creek to a business: ‘We solve problems’ Lessons learned at Centennial and creek paid off

in the beginning...

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dam Lewis has always had a passion for fishing, hiking and the outdoors. So when the Grade 11 Centennial secondary student heard his school was launching the Salmon Project, a fisheries enhancement program at Port Moody’s Mossom Creek, he was one of the first to sign up. That was in 1976. Fast-forward 38 years and the biologist is now the president and owner of Ecofish Research, a Courtenay-based environmental assessment and impact mitigation company he launched in 2000 (see sidebar). Lewis says he owes much of where he is today to his early experiences with his high school’s ecology club. “We solve environmental problems,”he says of his company.“It’s really not a whole lot different than what we were doing at Mossom.” The problem Lewis and his Salmon Project club members faced back in the 1970s was a creek system without any fish. But with Centennial biology instructors and Mossom Creek Hatchery founders Ruth Foster and Rod MacVicar, the students were able to lay a foundation that has helped make Mossom Creek a vibrant ecosystem.

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ADAM LEWIS They started collecting information on the creek, taking the water temperature and examining its turbidity. Incubation boxes were eventually built and a few thousand chum salmon eggs from the Fraser River were released into the system. “They really challenged us to come up with our own ideas,” Lewis says.“It was more than just a course. It was

There were some early setbacks. When developers began building homes above Mossom on April Road in 1977, sediment from the construction ended up in the creek, wiping out most of the eggs. Lewis was the first person to spot the trouble and even testified when hatchery supporters took the company to court. “I didn’t know what I was doing or I probably would have been nervous,”he says. The hatchery supporters ended up losing the lawsuit. see STUDENTS, page 4

Stream stewardship groups were a relatively new idea when the Salmon Project was launched at Coquitlam’s Centennial secondary school to protect Port Moody’s Mossom Creek. “This was kind of the beginning,”says Rod MacVicar, who along with fellow teacher Ruth Foster founded the club.“Now, there’s barely a creek without a stewardship group.” MacVicar drove over the bridge crossing the creek every day, commuting between his home in Belcarra and his job as a biology teacher at Centennial. One day in 1976, he took a closer look at the waterway to see what he could do. There were no salmon in the system at that time, likely because it was fished out, he says. But with the help of Foster and students, the fish came back. Starting with a few rudimentary incubation boxes at the edge of the creek, the hatchery eventually grew into a large compound with incubation rooms, rearing ponds and an education centre. When the building burned down last December, Foster and MacVicar were devastated. Then they were caught them off guard was the outpouring of grief that came from former students and the community. With their support, the mourning quickly turned into action, and the pair believe that they can restore the Mossom Creek Hatchery to its former glory.

The past & the future Adam Lewis’ may have graduated from high school in the 1970s but he is still doing what he can to help out at Mossom Creek Hatchery. His company has provided equipment to hatchery volunteers that measures the temperature, turbidity and water levels of the creek at all times.The information is then relayed through a cellular signal and uploaded to the internet, currently to a secure website. “The eventual goal is to make it publicly available,”he says.“People will be able to see what is going on in the creek on an hourly basis.”

Part 3, Wednesday: The salmon and the next steps in rebuilding Top: Centennial teacher Melanie Mattson (far left), who now runs the school’s Salmon Project, with Rod MacVicar, one of its founders and students at the bottom of Mossom Creek in Port Moody in 2013. Above: A Mother’s Day smolt release at the creek.

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MacVicar retired from teaching in 2000 and Foster followed in 2005 but the two are still very active Mossom Creek volunteers. These days, however, much of the day-today work of running Centennial’s Salmon Project falls to Melanie Mattson, a science teacher at the school. Her father, Jim, was heavily involved in the program and she has now taken the reins, teaching, preparing the course work and even driving the bus between the school

and the creek every Wednesday. Mattson teaches Wildlife of BC 11 and Fish and Wildlife 12, and says the courses are still popular. When the hatchery burned down in December, students were devastated, she says. But most are now looking at ways they can help rebuild. Several club members are trying to organize a Mossom 2.0 t-shirt cam-

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A director with the Hoy/Scott Creek Watershed Society is worried Evergreen Line contractors aren’t treating Coquitlam as well as Port Moody when it comes to creek protection. Niall Williams said he found numerous problems during a tour of the construction area along Hoy/Scott Creek last week, including work along the banks without proper sediment containment. “Maybe they should reopen the environmental assessment because it’s different from what they told us.” Williams said,“It’s worrying.”

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Casino partners with Share By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

A prominent Tri-City charity will be beneficiary of a special relationship with Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam. The former Boulevard Casino, which was rebranded last December, has picked Share Family and Community Services as its “signature charitable partner.” Hard Rock announced Monday it will devote most of its charitable resources to helping the Tri-City organization, which, among a variety of services, has a program for gambling addicts. Chuck Keeling, vicepresident of stakeholder relations and responsible gaming for Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (GCGC), which runs the United Boulevard facility, said Share was an obvious choice for Hard Rock to back. Since Boulevard Casino launched in 2002, GCGC has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Share. At its grand opening on Dec. 20, 2013, Hard Rock contributed $10,000 to Share and, last weekend, presented the society with $3,000 at its Imagine gala fundraiser. With the “signature” partnership — a corporate policy that now applies to all GCGC venues and their chosen community charity — Hard Rock will allow Share to use its facilities and its staff will volunteer

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tinually looks to find ways to raise cash for its $7-million operating budget as senior government funding isn’t increasing while needs are. “We’re seeing significant cuts across the board,” Wyant said. “Many of us are finding ourselves to be much more active in fundraising to ensure we can provide the kinds of supports and services that people in our community

need. And it can be a slippery slope.” Wyant said there are many instances where institutions have unlikely partnerships, such as with the oil and gas industry. He also pointed out Hard Rock has been a good corporate citizen, providing entertainment and restaurants as well as gaming. Online gambling, on the other hand, is becoming more prolific and its profits go to offshore accounts and not back to the community, he said. Share board chair Ed Yee said formalizing the partnership “will further deepen” Share’s ties with the casino, with which it has had a “long-lasting relationship.” jwarren@tricitynews.com

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t’s been about 10 years since School District 43’s board of education last had a committee to oversee specific board functions. But now, after devastating budget cuts this year and an $8-million deficit last year, it will appoint a new finance committee with the promise of oversight, monitoring and discussion of financial matters. This is a welcome step that is long overdue but misses a valuable component: The meetings will not be open to the public. Unlike Vancouver School Board, where stakeholders are invited to the finance committee meeting and the media can attend, the board has chosen to hold its financial discussions behind closed doors. This goes against the board’s promise to be transparent. While minutes will be recorded and reported to the board, that’s not enough and the board should reconsider this policy — if it has nothing to hide.

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Lessons learned from an uncommon cold AS I SEE IT Kristine Salzmann Mom never expected to go to the ER but it could have been much worse

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ho knew what appeared to be the common cold was instead something that could bring me to tears? Recently, my husband and I were confined to Surrey Memorial Hospital’s pediatrics department for five days. Our newborn son, not quite three weeks old, had caught a viral infection. I thought I had prepared for a due date in February, the peak season for sniffly noses, hacking coughs and sore throats. I’m a firm believer in immunizations and I know how serious influenza could be for infants. All of

Elliot’s primary caregivers — myself, my husband, his sister and grandparents — had been vaccinated for the flu. I kept our new baby at home, away from germ-ridden play spaces. But then we noticed Elliot had a stuffy nose. My husband and I both figured he simply had to ride it out, like everyone else. The first two nights he slept poorly and breast fed a little less. As a precaution, I called a friend who is a pediatric resident and she offered to come over to check him out. I’m so grateful she did. His breathing was laboured, she said, pointing to how his head bobbed and how his belly sucked in around his rib cage. Then she dropped what for me was a bombshell:“You need to take him to emergency.” I hadn’t fathomed taking up hospital staff’s time for a cold.That he was potentially in danger and I had no idea caused me to burst into tears. A test of his mucus showed a respiratory infection called respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis.

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We were admitted to Surrey Memorial for what we thought would be a day or two. On the evening of day two, I took a break from the confines of our room and went for dinner with a friend. I returned to see my husband holding our baby, who now had a clear tube taped to his cheeks, running from his nostrils to an oxygen apparatus. Elliot’s difficulty breathing and mucus in his lungs meant he now needed supplemental oxygen. Cue the tears again. The nurses explained that this was typical for infants with RSV but it was still hard to see monitoring wires and a tube snaking away from my baby. It also meant additional nights at the hospital until he could breathe well for 24 hours on his own, without the oxygen. Our room began to feel like a jail cell we would never escape and I missed my daughter like crazy as she stayed with my parents.Yet we knew we were in the best possible place. My physician friend explained that RSV is something they see a lot in babies this time of

year, and that Elliot would more than likely be fine now that he was in good care. And whenever I padded through the hall to the washroom, I glanced in the open doors of other rooms and was increasingly grateful that it was just RSV we were dealing with. I learned a few other things, such as not to feel like I’m wasting anyone’s time by taking a new baby to see a doctor. From now on, I’ll place hand washing on the same pedestal of importance as the flu shot. And caring for kids really does take a village — support from family and friends is invaluable, from grandparents who babysit to a friend taking the time for a social visit with a hot cup of tea. There’s also nothing like hearing“You’re my best mom ever”from a toddler to make you feel better. And I’ll forever be thankful for wireless babies. They’re that much easier to snuggle, after all.

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‘It’s going to be transparent’: sec. treasurer continued from front page

Coquitlam Teachers’ Association also wants public discussion of finances but president Charley King said the new committee is a step in the right direction as long as important information isn’t kept behind closed doors. “I hope there will still be a public element because those discussions need to happen in public,”King said. When asked why the meetings won’t be public, both SD43 secretary treasurer Mark Ferrari and board chair Hyndes promised regular updates for the public as well as public dissemination of information leading up to decisions, summaries and key facts. “We have said we are going to be reporting out to the board of education and the board said it’s going to be transparent,” said Ferrari, who will cochair the committee. But Ferrari and Hyndes said there will be too many sensitive subjects — including those that deal with land, legal and personnel issues — for the meetings to be public. Hyndes said she believes the new committee will be diligent in addressing the issues of accountability, financial planning and risk management that were iden-

Setting it straight Re. “Coq. questions about multifam. recycling” (The Tri-City News, March 12). In an article published Wednesday, it was reported new waste carts for singlefamily homeowners in Coquitlam will roll out in late April or early May. In fact, residents will have until April 25 to select their cart size (no action is required for those who want to receive the standard-sized carts of 240 litres). The new bins will arrive between midMay and mid-June.

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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: Pink shirts, teen crown, cheques galore

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Port Moody rower Krista Guloien was honoured by SFU last month. The university recognized the SFU criminology grad for her 2012 Olympic silver, at its Outstanding Alumni Awards event on Feb. 26.

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The 14th annual Port Moody Film Festival continues tonight with the documentaries Watermark and Stories We Tell — both of which will be preceded by short local films. On Saturday night is Cas & Dylan and Lawrence and Holloman, while Sunday night concludes the festival with The Art of Steal, starring Kurt Russell. Admission is $7 per film (plus an annual $5 society fee).Visit pmfilm.ca.

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KidSport Tri-Cities spring sale raised $19,200 last week to help local youth in need register for sports. Executive director Chris Wilson said nearly 1,300 people came out to shop at Riverside secondary, with 102 volunteers behind the counters.

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There was a pink wave at a Coquitlam business last month when it decked out its employees with pink shirts. Seon purchased the t-shirts for its staff to mark the annual Pink Shirt Day, which supports anti-bullying programs and positive messages for youth.

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The city of Port Coquitlam will carry on last year’s centennial celebrations with a birthday party for city hall, which was built in 1914. Tour the heritage building (2580 Shaughnessy St.) from noon to 3 p.m. to see displays and take part in activities — for free. And that night, community groups and sponsors will be recognized at city hall during a fundraiser for the PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society. Advance tickets at $25 can be bought though PoCoParty.ca.

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A Grade 11 student at Coquitlam’s Centennial secondary was crowned this month as Miss Teenage B.C. Natasha Smith, 16 (pictured with Mr. World Canada, Ron Wear), earned the title after a two-day contest in Richmond where she was judged on her interview skills, behaviour, evening gown, swimwear, overall impression and photos. Smith will represent the province in Toronto in July at the Miss Teenage Canada competition.

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Decorate a Shamrock-shaped sugar cookie — made from a 1915 recipe — at Coquitlam’s Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave.) from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is by donation and registration is required by calling 604-516-6151.Visit coquitlamheritage.ca.

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Latin beats will mix with Celtic tunes at the Hot Salsa Dance Zone’s St. Patrick’s Day party, happening 7 p.m. to midnight in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Beginners can take a salsa, bachata and merengue lesson from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is licensed and parking is free. Tickets are $10 at the door. Call 604-725-4654 or visit hotsalsadancezone.com.

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Sip on wine, sample olives and fine cheese while painting on a 20 by 20 canvas at Place des Arts’ inaugural Palette: eat, paint, create! at 7:30 p.m. The TriCity News-sponsored event at the Maillardville arts hub (1120 Brunette Ave.) is $25 per person or $40 for two. Supplies are included; there is a cash wine bar. Call 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca.

ABOVE: Cooper’s Foods pumped in $1,300 to the Heart and Stroke Foundation during its annual Heart Fund Day last month, when a quarter from every grocery bag sold was donated to the charity. The proceeds will go to research, health promotion and advocacy programs in the province.

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Join the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society as it hosts its first tree tour of the season on the historic grounds that were once used as a mental health institution — and are now set to be redeveloped. Meet at 1 p.m. at the upper entrance of the Henry EssonYoung building. Call 604-290-9910 or visit rhcs.org. Please send Things-To-Do guide submissions to jwarren@tricitynews.com.

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Coquitlam and PoCo residents will be able to take a dip for free thanks to a credit union. Westminster Savings announced it will continue with its free public swim program at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (7 to 9 p.m. on the first Sunday); City Centre Aquatic Complex (7 to 9 p.m. on the third Friday); and Hyde Creek rec centre (1 to 3 p.m. on the first Sunday).

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The foundation for the Royal Columbian Hospital, which serves the Tri-Cities, last month took in donations from two groups. The employees of Southern Railway of B.C. presented $6,000 for the hospital’s urgent needs equipment campaign. As well, the G&F Financial Group Foundation handed over $9,700 to RCH for a neonatal biliblanket.

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While you’re not looking, this is what’s happening to BC’s world renowned recycling program.

Well, lookie here. One minute you have a perfectly good Blue Box recycling program. The next, something new and rather questionable is being put in its place. And they thought they’d get away with it right under your nose, without telling you or asking your opinion. That’s definitely not democracy in action. The BC Government, elected by us to represent our best interests, has decided to offload the costs of recycling to big multi-national corporations. To implement this new plan, they’ve set up an association that doesn’t really seem to hold the environment, local jobs, or the municipalities that run the Blue Box program, close to its heart.

Perhaps that’s why some of our local elected officials are using the word “scam” to describe how the new program is being set up. It’s also perhaps why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to jump on board. That’s gotta tell you something. Now it’s your turn to let Premier Christy Clark know what you think. Contact her today to say that dismantling an already-working recycling program to replace it with something that few people think will be as good, is a bad idea.

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ity.To my mind, this is an outrageous giveaway to a private company. Keeping the larger Burrard Thermal plant on standby in case of emergencies and to meet annual peak power demands would cost only an additional $14 million per year — this seems like a bargain in contrast. The decision to shut down Burrard Thermal is yet one more questionable action that has been removed from the purview of the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC). Whenever the province prohibits input from BCUC, I fear another flawed policy decision will be the outcome. During BC Hydro’s most recent call for public input on its Integrated Electricity Plan, the submission from Fortis BC stated: “Burrard Thermal is a valuable and cost-effective existing resource near the load centre that should play an important role in providing a capacity resource over the long term. Its use should be re-examined.” I am also not a big fan of the Site C proposal. But even if this dam is built and another 83 km of the Peace River is flooded to generate electricity mainly for use elsewhere in B.C., BC Hydro still anticipates a possible shortage of electricity to meet peak periods of demand until at least 2024. If we have to buy such electricity on the open market, this could cost as much as $1,000/MWh — or more by 2024. Right now, we can generate electricity from Burrard for $100 to $150/MWh, depending the on the cost of natural gas. It seems to me a wiser decision would be to keep the Burrard Thermal plant open and ready to operate to meet such future demands and be available to deal with unforeseen emergencies. Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is conservation/education chair of the Burke Mountain Naturalists, chair of the Colony Farm Park Association and a founding director of the board of the Port Moody Ecological Society.

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its annual maximum. With climate change now causing unpredictable weather conditions, I am glad Burrard is close by. It also has capacity to generate electricity during low water years. With California now experiencing a recordbreaking drought, it’s not impossible that B.C. could face a similar situation sometime in the future. So why close it? The problems are an arbitrary clause in the government’s Clean Energy Plan, which stipulates 93% of electricity in BC must come from renewable resources (e.g., water) plus government policies that favour private power producers over electricity generated in-house by BC Hydro. Burrard Thermal currently accounts for a small fraction of the 7% of electricity allowed to come from non-renewable resources. Although BC Hydro seems loathe to admit it, the main sources of natural gasgenerated electricity in B.C. are from privately-owned generating plants. The largest of these is the Island Generation natural gas plant in Campbell River onVancouver Island. With a capacity of 275 megawatts and an ability to provide 2,300 gigawatt hours/year of electricity, this plant now accounts for most of the natural-gas derived electricity in B.C. The other large privately owned plant is the McMahon plant in Taylor, with a capacity of 105 MW and an output of 840 GWh/ yr.Taylor, located on the Peace River, suffers from the same problem as electricity generated from the Williston Reservoir — it’s a long way from the Lower Mainland, with risks of ice storms, fires and other problems along the transmission route. Campbell River isn’t so close, either.Yet, despite such a disadvantage, BC Hydro has a contract until 2022 to pay Island Generation $50 million a year to keep its Campbell River plant on standby. In addition, BC Hydro covers Island’s costs to purchase natural gas should the Campbell River plant be needed to generate electric-

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If health education is in your future, Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary may be able to help. The group is accepting applications for a $1,000 bursary from a graduating student living in the TriCities and planning on pursuing a postsecondary education in health care . The deadline for applications is March 31. Further eligibility details and application forms are available at all Tri-City secondary schools and at the Eagle Ridge Hospital gift shop. Further information may be obtained from the foundation’s bursary chair, Diana Wise, at 604-9366189.

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Dogwood Pavilion, another Coquitlam recreation facility for people 50 years of age and older, hosts talks and workshops about health, wellness and more this month. Here are two upcoming free seminars:

look at the three major addictions that older adults may need to deal with: alcohol abuse, gambling and medication abuse. Presented by the Council of Senior Citizens’ Organization of BC, the session will be run by a volunteer facilitator, who will examine the risk factors and make suggestions on how to approach a friend or family member if you suspect addiction. The presentation will include practical and usable information, free of

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Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day — and • Senior Fraud: Learn that includes everyone at how to protect yourself Glen Pine Pavilion. and your loved ones You can wear green from fraud at 10 a.m. on and visit Glen Pine for Wednesday, March 26. an Irish experience on The growing incidence Monday, March 17. of senior scams is putLunch is optional and ting many older adults in will be served at the • Identifying harm’s way, threatening to Lemon Tree Café anyAddiction: This semistrip them of their assets, time between 11:30 a.m. nar, to be held Tuesday, their independence and and 12:45 p.m. March 18 at 10 a.m., will their trust. Join Aida Alves A fun afternoon featuring songs and skits in the Great Room in a Spring Variety Show will take place at 1 p.m., and light refreshments will be served. Admission to the show only is $5 per person; for lunch only, the cost is Affordable bachelor suites available for rent in a senior-oriented building. Conveniently $10; and for a combined located in Burnaby near transportation, shopping, medical services and community centre. ticket for both events Subsidized rent includes heat, light and cablevision. Fabulous views and beautiful gardens costs $12. For more inforalong with an active social program make these suites desirable for seniors. mation, phone 604-927For more information and an application form call 604-527-6000, Local 281 Tri Cities Tri City News 6940. To register, go to signmeup.coquitlam.ca. Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

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Cracking Canada’s small car conundrum likely to adopt the same numeric GENEVA, Switzerland - Small moniker. The concept vehicle has cars are huge here in Europe, if an all-new 1.5-litre SKYACTIV-D not in size certainly in numbers. diesel engine. Everywhere you turn, it seems Citroen no longer sells in North there is either a Ford Fiesta America though periodically or an Opel Astra (the General we hear rumours of a return by Motors subsidiary) about to the French manufacturer and its cross your path. If it is not those home rivals, Peugeot and Reexamples, there are any number nault. Their lines are so different of other similar sized economy While there is a to the often indistinguishable cars from the likes of Citroen, greater acceptance of small cars we get. Some of the VW, and Peugeot buzzing by. Micro cars such as the tiny smaller vehicles in our French creations are positively and I found myself gawSmart, with which we are facities, people outside funky ping at such an example in the miliar, and even smaller vehicles urban areas have new Citroen C4 Cactus. It’s zip into roadside parking spots where previously only a motormore ground to cover designed to challenge the likes of the Ford Focus and the VW Golf. cycle would park. and so are tempted It uses lightweight materials exMy two-prong mission at the by larger vehicles. tensively, including an aluminum Geneva Motor Show was to hood, which means it sips gas. view small cars we might see Keith Morgan The rubberized pads along the sometime soon and others we side would be perfect for people never will see but wish we who regularly have close encounters with could! Then ponder whether small cars will garage doorframes! ever catch on here in the way they have in General Motors looks to penetrate the difficult Europe. younger buyer marked with its Opel/VauxThere was something familiar about the first hall Adam. It’s dressed up in interesting car I encountered in the giant Palexpo show colours but it’s what is under the hood that buildings. Ah yes, a European version of the makes it really interesting. It has a variety trusty Honda Civic – Canada’s hottest seller of bigger engines as options but its smallest in that market segment. I am sure Honda engine is a new 1.0-litre, three-cylinder gas Canada would sell more if they resembled the engine, mated to a six-speed manual transvery hot Type R concept, which is destined to mission, with the pulling power of 1.6-litre be a racer. Yes, the new North American Civic power plant. Fuel consumption is expected is sportier than the last generation but the to be a miserly 4.5 L/100 km (combined city Euro versions always seem that bit sharper in highway). It may show up here in some form design. but right now GM has more than its fair share Next up was the Mazda Hazumi hatchback, of small cars. expected successor to the current Mazda2 and

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So far, I’ve looked at econo cars at the lower end of the market. No point in me offering price details because all Euro cars are substantially more expensive than the same examples sold here in Canada. Finally, I cast a close eye over the Audi S1, which is a hot sportback version of the popular A1. It comes with a 228hp 2.0-litre turbocharged gas engine capable of hitting 100 km/h in less than six seconds. I will reveal it will sell for more than $40,000 in the UK. It’s fast, it’s a premium offering and I’ll eat my hat if it shows up here. All of the above have great fuel economy going for them and most are competitively priced. The common keys to their success likely come down to two key factors. Impressive fuel consumption numbers matter because fuel in Europe is substantially more expensive than here. And Europe is crawling with folks going about their daily duties on often far less land and road space. While there is a greater acceptance of smaller vehicles in our cities, people outside urban areas have more ground to cover and so are tempted by larger vehicles, especially as a first family vehicle. And the truth is that the advances in fuel saving technology means there’s not a massive difference between the econo-cars and small family sedans. And perhaps a bigger factor is for “an extra $20 a month, madam, you could have the roominess and utility of this car.” A line heard in most dealerships, most days. And the sales people are not wrong. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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The Fiat 500 is cute but might not be the most practical choice as a family vehicle. Sure, it has room for four, a peppy personality (even with its base 101 hp engine) but accessing the rear seats isn’t the easiest and the cargo room is minimal. Enter the all-new-for-2014 Fiat 500L: The “L” stands for “large” so those interior volume deficiencies listed with its pint-sized sibling are no more. Dimensionally, the L is 27 inches longer, 6 inches taller in height and in width and there’s an extra 42% when it comes to inside space. The L comes with two additional doors to allow for easy access to the rear seats. And room for five passengers. In the driver’s seat, you have an almost unadulterated outward visibility. The 500L features a segment-exclusive glass from the A- to D-pillars that provide nearly 360-degree panoramic views.

Parking is easy because you can pretty much see out of all four corners. And the 500L – even with its “large” designation – still fits comfortably into urban settings. Driving the 500L, I noticed it doesn’t have quite the same panache as the 500 Turbo. Granted, it’s a heavier vehicle. But to still keep some of the driving fun behind the wheel, Fiat has outfitted it with a 1.4 l MultiAir Turbo engine that provides 160 horsepower, 184 lb-ft. of torque. It’s also is available with two transmission options. First, there’s a 6-speed manual. Then there’s an available 6-speed Euro Twin Clutch “automatic.” The latter of the two costs an additional $1,450 and came equipped on my 500L Lounge trim. This dual clutch transmission was my least favourite part of the vehicle. It felt as though the gearing was off or it had some sort of gremlin inside causing a raucous to disturb the smooth functionality of what I would have expected. Now, there was nothing fundamentally wrong. The transmission changed gears and got the car moving. It just felt awkward to me and unlike any other dual clutch transmission I’ve operated. Perhaps I would just need to get used to over time. There were, however, other highlights of the 500L. The Lounge trim comes

standard with leather trimmed bucket seats and front heated seats, perfect for those chilly mornings. An upgraded item that was optioned on the L was the Uconnect system with a 6.5-inch screen (the standard is a 5-inch screen) complete with Bluetooth, Sirius satellite radio and a Beats Premium Audio System ($500). Electronic Stability Control (ESC,) Hill Start Assist and 4-wheel ABS brakes are part of its DNA along with

a ParkView rear back−up camera, dual zone climate controls and steering wheel mounted audio controls. When cruising along at highway speeds, road noise is kept to a minimum, which allowed me to enjoy the music via the Beats stereo system a little more. In corners, the 500L doesn’t have as tight of a setup as the 500, so don’t push it too hard since body roll is more evident. Perhaps what really stands about this compact car is

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Elegance and unique floorplans at Mason&Green Modern Tudor-style architecture and a great location are combined in Langley’s Willoughby neighbourhood with Mason&Green, a collection of two- and three-bedroom townhomes from Polygon that have already been extremely popular. “These are beautiful floorplans,” says sales manager Theresa Liljedahl. “It’s a new and unique design.” These new floorplans include side-by-side garages for the added convenience of never having to move one car to get the

other out, and powder rooms on the main floor. Oversized windows let in tons of natural light, while ninefoot ceilings on the main floor contribute to the sense of spaciousness. Laminate wood flooring is included throughout the living areas, with plush carpeting in the bedrooms and on the stairs. Other gorgeous features include engineered stone countertops in the kitchen, complemented by contemporary custom-crafted flat-panel laminate cabinetry in gloss white or

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graphite vertical wood grain. The kitchen island perfect for entertaining or family gatherings is a focal point of the space. The bathrooms are luxurious, with a spacious walk-in shower with glass door in the ensuite and bathtub with ceramic tile surround in the main bathroom. Designerselected laminate countertops with an integrated backsplash are featured in both, as well as custom-designed flat-panel laminate cabinetry in the same colour schemes as the kitchen. Mason&Green is within easy access to shopping, dining and services at Willoughby Town Centre, as well as an elementary school directly next door. Homeowners at Mason&Green will have access to The Maples Club, an 8,400-square-foot amenities building with an outdoor patio area with BBQ, resort-style pool and whirlpool, fitness studio, great room with fireplace and more. The first phase sold quickly, and Liljedahl says that the second phase will open for sale on March 22nd at noon. Homes at Mason & Green start at $314,900. For more information, check out www.polyhomes.com, call 604-8825382 or visit the presentation centre at 7848 209th Street, open daily except Friday between noon and 6 p.m.

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The Rockwoods, Anthem Properties’ first townhome development, features West Coast contemporary-style architecture, above, and gourmet kitchens with stainlesssteel appliances and polished granite countertops, middle right. The homes are built in an open-plan layout, with large windows, right, and plenty of space to entertain or relax, below right. Homeowners will have access to amenities building The Rockwoods Club, above right.

Something a little different at The Rockwoods Anthem Properties is bringing something special to Surrey’s Fleetwood neighbourhood with The Rockwoods, a collection of two- and three-bedroom townhomes that truly has something for everyone. “This is Anthem’s first townhome property,” says Director of Marketing Peter Edmonds. “We wanted something that stood out, something a little different.” Built in a West Coast contemporary architecture style, The Rockwoods combines stonework and timber in one beautiful exterior package. “There’s a nice balance here,” says Edmonds. “People recognize classic architecture, but this is something different. You have to execute contemporary well, as I

strongly believe we’ve done here.” German-engineered wide-plank wood laminate flooring is included throughout the living areas, while plush carpeting is featured in the bedrooms and dens. Huge 9’8” ceilings make the homes feel even more open. The floorplans are spacious, ranging from 1,189 to over 1,400 square feet. The gourmet kitchens include polished granite countertops complemented by stainless-steel appliances, contemporary flat-panel cabinetry and a designer tile backsplash. Select homes have a kitchen island or pantry with an integrated work station. The ensuite bathroom have their own polished granite countertops and flat-panel cabinetry. Porcelain tile flooring complements the ceramic tile surrounds and contemporary glass shower surround or soaker tub. The Rockwoods is perfectly situated to take advantage of everything the Fleetwood neighbourhood has to offer, including dining, shopping, education, leisure and recreation opportunities.

“It’s very well-connected,” says Edmonds. “We wanted to create a community in what is already established.” Homeowners will also have access to The Rockwoods Club, a 4,500-square-foot amenities building with a fully equipped gym, kitchen, entertainment lounge and much more. There will also be a children’s playground, community gardens and landscaped grounds and walking trails in the community. “The amenities are really an extension of your living space,” says Edmonds. The second phase of homes at The Rockwoods was recently released, and Edmonds notes that there has already been huge interest. “The first release of second phase homes has been incredibly successful,” he says. Homes at The Rockwoods start in the low $300s. For more information, check out www.rockwoodsliving.com, call 604-5031188 or visit the presentation centre 8473 163rd Street, Surrey, open daily except Friday between noon and 5 p.m.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: How do your fees work? A: We charge a flat fee of $6950 + GST for anything that sells under $600,000, and a rate of 1% of the sale price + $950 + GST for anything that sells over $600,000. Q: How can you provide the same services but charge less? A: We work on volume. So many people want us to sell their homes that we can make a good living without charging a lot. It doesn’t take any more work to sell a $600,000 home than to sell a $300,000 home, so why should you pay so much more? Q: If I pay less, will I settle for less service and get less money? A: Definitely not. You’ll get the same level of services and the same results you’d expect to receive at other brokerages. Full MLS®, REALTOR.ca, professional photos, open houses, all documentation, negotiations, and an experienced agent. Q: Will other REALTORS® show my home if I list with One Percent Realty? A: Absolutely, yes. Statistically, One Percent Realty is similar to other brokerages -- Approximately 7080% ** of our listings annually are sold by agents from other brokerages (and we can prove it). Buyers don’t care who is listing your property; buyers only care if your property is right for them. So, our properties are shown or sold by other agents every day of the year. Give us a call to hear the straight facts!

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513,900

VICTORIAN HERITAGE HOUSE 10028 240 St., Maple Ridge

MUST SEE!!! Unbelievable & unique with turret master bedroom, wrap-around porch and amazing $60k+” interior transformation”. It sparkles like jewelry! Detached studio garage w/220 power. Call John

NEW LISTING!

534,900

$

1/4 ACRE ELEVATED VIEW LOT 10445 Tamarack Cres., Maple Ridge

Need some elbow room? Be the first to see this new listing! Huge rm sizes on all 3 floors, spiral staircase & awesome design detail. Bright Southern views out front and 230’ long lot backs on greenbelt. Super neighbourhood. Call John

MLS#V1045697

$

389,900

ENERGY EFFICIENT RANCHER 12164 Cherrywood Dr., Maple Ridge

Newer roof, gutters, furnace, windows & insulation - plus Energuide efficiency rating! Perfect downsizing option- Quiet established location is superb. Fenced yard w/ covered patio, 2x garage, updated inside. Just move in! Call John

234,900

$

MLS# V1048309

#36-21960 River Rd, Maple Ridge

Spacious end unit townhome over 1100 sqft, with 3 bdrm and 2.5 bath, in well maintained Foxborough Hills. Large living room with gas fireplace, laminate flooring, stainless appliances, eating bar, remodelled cabinets & countertops. 2 parking stalls! Call Dave

MLS# F1404411

404,900

$

8064 D’Herbomez, Mission

2 storey bsmt home in College Heights, with open layout!! Total of 3500 sqft, with unfinished bsmt! Huge maple kitchen, fantastic family rm with 17’ vaulted ceilings, and large formal sitting rm. 4 bdrms up, with large master suite. Private backyard adjacent to green space! Call Dave

MLS# V1041648

574,900

$

23165 Foreman Dr, Maple Ridge

“GARIBALDI” PLAN BY PORTRAIT HOMES in Whistler-inspired Silver Ridge. Tranquil greenbelt, 20’ ceilings, river rock f/p, maple kitchen w/tall cabinets, stainless appliances. Jetted soaker tub, silent floors, gas lines on poured -aggregate deck, air conditioner/heat pump. Call Dave

NEW LISTING! $920,000 EXECUTIVE HOME WEST MAPLE RIDGE 21294 122B Ave., Maple Ridge

Custom designed architectural masterpiece on exclusive west side cul-de-sac! 4600+ sqft with complete $200k interior renovation. New $1M homes don’t compare. Quiet 8773 sqft lot with parking for boat & 40’ RV. Location! Call John

259,900

$

MLS #V1048691

VACANT - MOTIVATED SELLER #24 20630 118 Ave., Maple Ridge

BRING ALL OFFERS! End unit with extra windows & best location in the complex offers 2 bedrooms + large open den, fenced yard & lots more. Immediate possession offered and move in ready! Health forces sale. Call John

434,900

$

MLS#V1049214

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION 23080 Eagle Ave., Maple Ridge

Hard to find level entry with ground floor main living area & easy access to LARGE SUNNY BACK YARD with South exposure. Attractive classic layout with 3 bedrooms up. New roof, 2x garage. Prime location. Call John

379,000

$

MLS# V1034263

20240 Hampton St, Maple Ridge

Great price, great value! Newer home on big, 7200 sqft lot, with loads of potential! Approx. 2200 sqft, includes a great layout on the main floor and bright, South facing kitchen and nook. Unfinished bsmt w/separate entrance awaiting your ideas. Westside location! Call Dave

499,900

$

MLS# V1039272

19821 N Wildwood Cr, Pitt Meadows

WILDWOOD PARK 3 level split on 9148 sqft lot backing onto GREENSPACE! 4 bdrms, 3 baths & almost 2000 sqft, vaulted ceilings & WOOD f/p, RENO’D kitchen w/shaker cabinets, GRANITE counters, and STAINLESS appliances. RENO’D bathrms, Large 20x12 WORKSHOP. Call Dave

MLS# V1044508

254,900

$

8-11229 232nd St, Maple Ridge

GORGEOUS 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath unit of over 1200 sqft. Bright, open layout featuring totally RENO’D Maple kitchen, TILE backsplash, upgraded appliances, large master bdrm w/full ENSUITE and private patio. PRIVATE back patio and the possibility of a fenced backyard. Call Dave

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SOME OF OUR RECENT SALES 92-41168 Lougheed Hwy, Mission 608-1750 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford 303-2678 Dixon St, Port Coquitlam 22180 122nd Ave, Maple Ridge 11668 Ritchie Ave, Maple Ridge 71-1211- 75A Ave, Surrey 7-11580 Burnett St, Maple Ridge 12-18951 Ford Rd, Pitt Meadows 8064 Waxberry Cr, Mission 21584 122nd Ave, Maple Ridge 39-11737 236th St, Maple Ridge 122-33751 7th Ave, Mission 21084 122nd Ave, Maple Ridge 3-1195 Falcon Dr, Coquitlam 11386 Harrison St, Maple Ridge 8177 Barnett St, Mission 12230 Gee St, Maple Ridge 23028 126th Ave, Maple Ridge 22967 126th Ave, Maple Ridge 33091 Hawthorne Ave, Mission 11463 Latvalla Ln, Maple Ridge 23713 Rock Ridge Dr, Maple Ridge 23863 113th Ave, Maple Ridge 1270 Oxford St, Coquitlam 12295 Bonson Rd, Pitt Meadows 12232 261st St, Maple Ridge

MLS#V1039635

209,900

$

GROUND LEVEL NEAR HOFFMAN PARK #112 12155 191B St., Pitt Meadows

Edgepark Manor! One bedroom + large open den with no stairs whatsoever. Easy wheelchair access and ground level patio in heart of Pitt Meadows. 2x parking + lots of storage. Immediate possession is available. Call John

MLS# V1049195

389,900

$

22909 Fuller Ave, Maple Ridge

Renovated family home on big lot in great location. Newer roof, vinyl windows, maple kitchen, cork flooring, renovated bath with granite and newer vanity and soaker tub. Big deck, big covered patio, and HOT TUB! Drive thru access to backyard! Call Dave

269,900

$

MLS#V1047795

HITS ALL TARGETS #9 23151 Haney Bypass, Maple Ridge

Yes, it’s all there- Large plan with vaulted living room, + separate kitchen, nook, dining & family room areas. DOUBLE GARAGE, fenced yard, new roofs 2008 and low maint fees! Very affordable. Secure kids/pets friendly complex. Call John

569,900

$

MLS#V1046503

21520 Donovan Ave., Maple Ridge

7 yrs young and backing on to protected green space, this 5 bdrm + den, 3 baths home, almost 3200 sqft is sure to impress you. All the modern finishings, maple kitchen, laminate floors, walk out bsmt w/sep entrance. Big backyard! Immediate possession available. Call Dave

NEW LISTING!

MLS#F1404725

465,000

$

MISSION ACRE 32662 Richards Ave., Mission

Big solid house built in 1980 by original owner and European craftsman! Long 0.989 Acre lot on desirable Richards Ave- close to newer MILLION $ homes. Recent new roof and great big rooms inside. Very versatile! Call John

MLS#V1044177

$

299,900

RANCHER TOWNHOUSE ADULTS 55+ #22 19171 Mitchell Rd, Pitt Meadows

HOLLY LANE. Easy access- no stairs front or back. 1250 sqft unit with fenced yard and quiet location in complex. Walk to town core in minutes- or bus stop around corner. Very clean but no updates. Finish it your way! Call John

MLS#V1049140

549,900

$

13902 230th St., Maple Ridge

The best in Silver Ridge! Private lot, quiet street, ultra private backyard backing greenbelt. Fully finished 2 storey & bsmt, over 2600 sqft, 4 bdrm + den + rec room + 3.5 baths! $$$ in upgrades: engineered flooring, quartz counters, custom cabinets sec. system. Even mtn views! Call Dave

MLS#V1044517

181,900

$

JUST MOVE IN! 113-1195 Pipeline Rd, Coquitlam

RENOVATED, 1 bdrm, ground level unit in great building, close to everything! Features laminate flooring, updated kitchen with STAINLESS appliances. Bath w/newer vanity, sink & faucets. Large fenced yard, & outdoor POOL! Call Dave

$

MLS#V1049718

BRING YOUR PAINT & FLOORING IDEAS #3 20630 118 Ave Maple Ridge

This is a GREAT deal if you don’t mind doing an interior spruce up! Next door sold $10k higher than this list price. 3 beds, 2 baths, fenced yard and good location. Pet friendly complex. Ask how to finance reno in your mortgage! Call John

MLS#V1051338

424,900

249,900

579,900

$

NEW LISTING IN BALSAM CREEK 23315 133 Ave., Maple Ridge

Fully finished 3 level on 6157 sqft corner lot just a skip away from Maple Ridge Park! Great room plan w/ vault ceiling + 4 beds up. Soundproofed bsmt has easy access 2 bed suite w/ separate laundry. Originals owners say sell! Call John

Full REAL ESTATE Services • Free Market Evaluation • Why

$

32937 Desbrisay Ave., Mission

CEDAR VALLEY ESTATES almost 2600 sqft, 4 bdrms + 3 full baths + 2 rec rooms. Totally spotless and move-in ready! Beautiful maple kitchen, big family rm, open layout, and separate entrance in bsmt. Big deck and patio for entertaining & fenced backyard. Call Dave

MLS#V1045955

499,000

$

YOU’VE FOUND IT! 3748 Ulster St., Port Coquitlam

1800 sqft 2 storey home, in Oxford Heights. Private yard, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, large living rm, separate kitchen and family rm. Newer furnace & h/w tank and crawl space for storage. Immediate possession. Call Dave

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

MARCH 18: 2 GARDEN CLUBS

• Riverview Horticultural Centre Society guided tree tour on the Riverview Hospital grounds; meet at 1 p.m. at the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. For a site map, visit www.rhcs.org. Info: 604-290-9910.

• PoCo Garden Club monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo. Speaker: Karen Myskiw on local eating and designing kitchen gardens. Info: Michelle, 604-942-3565. • Dogwood Garden Club meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Centennial Room, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Speakers: Pamela Dangelmaier and Elke Wehinger from Botanus Inc. unsung heroes from the world of flower bulbs for large gardens, patio deck pots or containers.

MONDAY, MARCH 17 • Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets, 10 a.m.-noon, Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604941-3182.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18 • Tri-Cities Seniors

Planning Network meeting, 1-3 p.m., Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo. Info: www.volunteerconnections.net.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 • Singles Travel Club meets at 6 p.m. for dinner at ABC Restaurant, 300-100 Schoolhouse,

TO SUBMIT AN ITEM: email: newsroom@tricitynews.com

Coquitlam. Club offers group tours for solo travellers. RSVP: Val, 604669-6607, Ext. 304. Info: singlestravelclub.ca.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20 • PoCo Heritage Society meeting, 1 p.m., in the Community Meeting room at the Gathering Place, Leigh Square, PoCo. Speaker: for Nutrition Month, heritage member and registered dietitian Julie Schmidt. Guests welcome. Info: www.pocoheritage.org. • Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435

Victoria Dr., Coquitlam; all Burke Mountain residents are invited. Speaker: representative(s) from Coquitlam bylaws department. Info: 604-941-2260 or 604-942-9725.

FRIDAY, MARCH 21 • Tri-City Singles Social Club meets, 7:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clarke St., Port Moody; club offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. New members are welcome. Info: Darline, 604466-0017.

• Circle of Friends event planning meeting, 7 p.m., PoCo Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St.; Circle of Friends is a social group for 50+ singles who are looking to meet friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre, etc. Info: Nina, 604-941-9032.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club small stamp auction (everyone welcome); viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

VOLUNTEERS • Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is looking for volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program, which places young girls in a one-to-one tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (completed or in-process), and some experience helping others learn. Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months. Info: 604-873-4525 Ext. 300 or info@bigsisters. bc.ca.

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TRI-CITY SPORTS

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Gleneagle takes first game at B.C. tournament Talons get past Prince George with ease to start provincial run By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

The Gleneagle Talons made their presence known at the AAAA high school basketball provincial championships on Wednesday with a decisive victory over the Prince George secondary Polars. The Coquitlam club jumped out to an early lead, putting up 27 points in the opening quarter on their way to a 97-34 victory. Grant Galbraith led the team in scoring with 24 points, followed by Denver Spark-Guest with 16 points and Tarik Scott with 14 points. Tyrell Lang scored 22 of Prince George’s 37 points in the loss. Despite a significant lead going into the second half, the Talons did not slow down their of-

fence. The squad’s best quarter came in the third when they put up 31 points, before closing out the fourth quarter with 20 more points. The victory was not completely surprising. Gleneagle is ranked second behind Tamanawis secondary in the tournament, while the lower-seeded Prince George squad is ranked 15th. The Talons, who are the only Tri-City club to make the provincial championships were expected to take on Sardis secondary Thursday night, after The Tri-City News’ deadline. A win in that match would setup a semifinal game Friday night and the championship match is scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Arena Bowl of the Langley Events Centre. For more information and up to date scores go to www. langleyeventscentre. com/4aboysbball. sports@tricitynews.com

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Gleneagle’s Tarik Scott (left) scored 14 points for the Talons in the opening game of the B.C. AAAA High School Provincial Championships at the Langley Events Centre on Wednesday against Prince George secondary Polars. The Coquitlam club won the game 97-34.

Chiefs finish 9-game win streak with tourney title Club defeated Port Moody 6-2 in PCAhA finals on Monday night The Coquitlam Chiefs bantam C2 squad extended their n i n e - g a m e p l ay o f f win streak on Monday when they defeated Port Moody in the Pacific Coast Amateur

Hockey Association championship game. Netminder Levi Willis backstopped his team to a 6-2 victory and was named game MVP, while teammate Brayden Oake scored a hat trick in the win. The team has not lost a game in weeks and have been rolling through the playoffs. They hoisted the championship banner

at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex on Monday.

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T h e Po r t M o o d y peewee A1 team took home a championship banner last week after winning the PCAHA t i e r 2 F i n a l Fo u r Championship in Juan De Fuca. Th e c l u b s t a r t e d off the tournament

with a 3-3 tie against the Burnaby Winter Club, before defeating Seafair 2-1 in the Game 2 on Sunday. In the finals, the PoMo squad shutout North Delta 2-0. With the title, the team now advances to the provincial championships, which are expected to be held this week. sports@tricitynews.com

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The Coquitlam Chiefs bantam C2 squad won the PCAHA finals on Monday.

Port Coquitlam Bowl’s senior girls teams rolled their way to the podium, winning a gold medal at the 4 Steps To Stardom provincial finals last week. The team’s fourgame score totaled 3,305, including a 972 in the second match of the tournament, enough to get past the second place club Black Diamond Lanes of Prince George. The PoCo team is made up of Dakota Heth, Samantha Chow, Carrigan Bellows, Kylie Herman and is coached by Kim Williams. They were not the only squad to have success at the weekend tournament. The junior boys squad bowled a 3,192 to take gold in their category, edging Prince George and Vernon for the top spot on the podium. Trevor Noble, Noah Erickson, Jonah Beattie and Robert Levelton all played solid games and the team is coached by Terry McPhee. On the junior girls side, Cara Baynton, Brittany Cornford, Grace Tan and Morgan Rodgerson won their category with a score of 2,939. The team, which i s c o a c h e d by Dianne McPhee, defeated Surrey, who took silver with 2,805, and Quesnel, who rounded out the podium with a score of 2,701.

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

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

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CA

HELP WANTED

HANDYPERSONS

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AFFORDABLE - RENOVATIONS CALL NOW-6047236204. FREE Quotes. www.heldsinger.ca HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840

275

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

AROUND GUARANTEED!

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

CEDAR & CHAINLINK

LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING

Positions available immediately for a local Industrial company!

EDUCATION/TUTORING

FENCING

278 FURNITURE REFINISHING

Residential & Commercial

180

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MAIDS R’ US

- Must have class 5 license & minimum grade 12.

Please fax resume 604-599-5250

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

CLEANING SERVICES

BEST CLEANERS

Pension Plan & Extended Benefits Included

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating CALL TOBIAS 604.782.4322

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

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

• Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic - Will accept 3rd & 4th year

130

ELECTRICAL

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

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2898-2928 Dewdney Trunk Rd (even) 2921-2940 Heckbert Pl 957-972 Laurel Crt 900-968 Sharpe St 9896 1486 Johnson St 9055 1497-1599 Elinor Cres 1451-1455 Flora Pl 1444-1457 Francis Pl 1443-1455 Gloria Dr (odd) 1477-1641 Western Dr (odd) 6037 341-351 College Park Way (odd) 313-355 Kings Crt 421-498 McGill Dr 300-350 McMaster Crt 301-391 Oxford Dr 301 Princeton Ave Other routes not listed may be avail. Please call to enquire. If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation @ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number.

260 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

160 134

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

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

Specialists in: - ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery

Residential & Commercial

Ph: 604-469-2331

“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience

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GARDENING

A Dream Landscaping. Lawn mowing, aerate, power rake, trim, prune. Res/Com. Special disc. for Townhomes/Plaza 604-724-4987.

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RENO & REPAIR

Prompt Delivery Available

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com MARK’S LAWN CARE Mowing lawns, hedge trimming, garbage removal and small handyman repairs. Free Est. 604-308-8073

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HELP WANTED

NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing

Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities” WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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HELP WANTED

Professionals Connecting Professionals

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

A name you can trust

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

STARBRUSH PAINTING

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

SPECIALIZING IN • Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

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LANDSCAPING

Nick’s Landscaping *Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 19 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510

MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

604.220.JUNK(5865) PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683

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

BERNAISE MOUNTAIN DOGS CROSS TIBETAN MASTIFF PUPS Bundles of fun. $700. No Sunday calls 604-794-7633, 604-819-3349 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Chihuahua pups, vet check, 1st shots, male/female, very cute, $650. march 14. 604-794-5844

EXTRA

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

APPLIANCES

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

533

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

COQUITLAM

Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes 515-525 Foster Avenue (Minimum 6 months lease)

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

APARTMENTS

749

Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213

Pitt Meadows Marina

Parking + Onsite Manager

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

604.465.7713

Call (604) 931-2670

750

372

SUNDECKS

Woodland Decks W Design & Renovations W Decks W Fences W Stairs

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE 603

ACREAGE

2.7 all useable acres 1 km from Kamloops city limits. River and mnt views all studies complete, ready to build $299,900 (250) 318-8868

COQ. TOWNHOME

New roof, re-roof, repair. Cedar shakes, shingle, torch on, tile, duroids.

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

374

TREE SERVICES

COQUITLAM N: newly reno’d 2 bdrm+den g/l, 1.5bths, priv entr, lrg patio, w/d, 5app. n/s, n/p. $1075m inc util. Mar 15. 604-552-3307 POCO: 2 bdrm grnd level clean, 8 yrs old, sep entry. $1050+shrd utils & lndry. N/P, N/S. 604-941-7716

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

POCO - A new 2 bdrm suite. Cls to schools, shops, buses. $900m inc hydro. Cat ok. Avl. now. Smoking ok outside. 604-690-0564

751

FIVE STAR ROOFING

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

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

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Robert J. O’Brien

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

604-728-5643

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

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

RENTALS

752

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

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

TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available

No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

*Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces

RENT TO OWN

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

706

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper

Call 604-942-2012 COQUITLAM:

GARDEN COURT HOUSING CO-OP 2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applications for two small 2 bdrm T/H’s. Share purchase required. No Subsidies avail.

Sorry No Pets For more info: google us. CRIME FREE BUILDING

Call 604-464-4921

MAPLE RIDGE

GUILDTOWN HOUSING CO-OP 10125 156 St. is now accepting applications for 3 bdrm Market units www.Guildtown.com for info and application, email request at: info@guildtown.com, or pick up application outside office door.

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$875 GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts.

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

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

809

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings PORT COQUITLAM

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

604-464-3550

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

604-812-9721

845

www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca

2 Bdrm units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

RECREATIONAL/SALE

Available Immediately ~also apartments available~

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

838

5th WHEEL. 28FT Solar panels, air bag susp. H/W kitchen, Corian counters, lge slide, TV, 3 holding tanks + 100gal fresh water, 4 new batt. new brakes Safari room All garage kept. Will deliver L.Mainland $12,500 obo. Tow truck 60,000M Immac. $3000. 604-469-2153

~PET FRIENDLY~

GARIBALDI Court

Clean, very quiet, large,

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

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm townhouses in quiet family complex, no pets. From $985/mo Mar 1 604-942-2277

New carpet, paint, appliances

700

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

* Renovated Suites *

627

SUITES, LOWER

FERTILIZERS

3 Bdrm + den, btwn Coq. Ctr & Newport. Good for families. Pets ok. $305,500. (604)492-4655 pborowski1@shaw.ca

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

STORAGE

TOWNHOMES

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

10% Discount Re-roof

.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

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

(604)936-5755

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

D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

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

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

800 sf S Impeccably clean

20 years experience

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

Sorry no pets.

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

FRIENDLY ROOFING LTD.

778-246-0606

AUTO FINANCING

Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent.

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

Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

Free estimates

Call 604-944-2963

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

506

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

Pay-Less Pro Painting

Scott 604-891-9967

810

Coquitlam:

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

www.paylesspropainting.com

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

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

604-351-6245

Serving Tri City 34 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENAISSANCE ON SHAW 555 Shaw Avenue, Coquitlam Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments very close to Lougheed mall and sky train station. Contact manager, Nova at: 604-618-7467 or email novashaw@shaw.ca

Call 604-808-9346

P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665

W Retaining walls W Railings Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.

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

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers”

Welcome Home !

PRESSURE WASHING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

706

TRANSPORTATION

Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

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

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM

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

SPRING SUPER SPECIAL SALE Gutter windows skylights siding for $350. (under 2500sf) We use soap to shine your house. Taking care of your property since 2000. People love our Service. WCB Insured 604-861-6060

706

RENTALS

14179 Reichenback Rd

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

341

RENTALS

Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

PLUMBING

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

MOVING & STORAGE

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

**OR JUST ONE-ON-ONE** OVER NIGHT STAYS AVAILABLE

www.pro-accpainting.com

100% Heating & Plumbing

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

I have 3 spots open in my dog walk program. Give me a call if you want to have your doggy meet new friends.

Ph: 604-942-4383

604-465-1311

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

Does your special friend like social activity?

- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.

Meadows Landscape Supply

$59.00 Per Ton

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

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

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501

320

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

GREENPRO Landscaping. Lawn cuts, pruning, full yard maintenance & installation. Fast & dependable. Incl odd jobs. Call 604-537-5536.

317

356

PAINT SPECIAL

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

PET SERVICES

Pattie’s Dog Walk & Inn

477

Running this ad for 10yrs

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

474

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

300

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

Call: (604)518-0974

PETS

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 autocredit

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Roland Humphreys Webb, Deceased, formerly of 1755 East Road, Anmore, British Columbia, who died on January 17, 2013, are hereby required to send them to the Executor at the office of his solicitors, BTM Lawyers LLP, 530 - 130 Brew Street, Port Moody, British Columbia, V3H 0E3, before April 16, 2014 after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he has notice. By: Michael A. Poznanski Barrister and Solicitor

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