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A program that provides information and support to isolated seniors in the Tri-Cities will lose more than half of its funding at the end of June and is scrambling to find ways to continue to operate. Th e U n i t e d Way will not be renewing its three-year grant to Port Coquitlam-based Community Volunteer Services for Seniors, putting in jeopardy CVSS’ home visitation, telephone reassurance, grocery shopping and information and referral services for 174 seniors, says the president of the Wilson Centre Advisory Association. And while Bruce Hansen doesn’t want to raise panic, he is concerned about the program’s future if other sources of funding can’t be obtained. “I don’t know what I’m going to tell all those 170 clients when the money runs out,” he said. “They are all isolated seniors.” This is not the first time the program has struggled. In 2009, Fraser Health withdrew its funding, citing a shortage of cash; corporate and community grants eve n t u a l l y e n a b l e d CVSS to continue to offer services. In 2011, the United Way provided a threeyear grant of about $49,500 per annum but, Deb Bryant, the director of community impact and investment, says the United Way can no longer afford to offer these grants in its seniors’ portfolio because its funding has also dropped. see NO UTD. WAY, page A5
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The Coquitlam Express clinched their post-season division Friday night when they knocked off the BC Hockey League regular-season league leaders the Langley Rivermen 5-3 in Game 6 of the second round. The win set the stage for a three-team round-robin series with the Vernon Vipers and the Victoria Grizzlies, which won their BCHL divisions. The last two teams left standing following the series will play in the BCHL finals. Above, Langley forward Jakob Reichert provides a screen on Coquitlam Express goaltender Gordie Defiel. More on page A19.
370 acres on Burke go to Wesbild Land for schools will be sold back to SD43 in future at 2014 prices By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
Some of the 370 acres recently sold to Wesbild by the province will be sold back to SD43 for new schools.
A developer with a long history of major projects in Coquitlam
has bought a significant chunk of provincial land on Burke Mountain, setting the stage for the next phase of building in the city’s rapidly developing northeast corner. We s b i l d h a s a n nounced the acquisition of 370 of the 584 acres, north of Coast Meridian Road, put up for sale by the government in January as part
of Victoria’s ongoing efforts to dispose of Crown assets and balance its books. The company has also committed to setting aside two potential sites for future elementary schools, with prices frozen at 2014 levels for the next 10 years. School District 43 cannot confirm the locations or more details about the
deal, however, until it receives more details from the provincial government. “We need to hear back from the province in terms of the agreement that has been made with Wesbild,” said Ivano Ceccini, principal of facility initiatives for SD43. see SCHOOL, page A3
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Don’t believe CRA calls about tax money owed By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News
A Coquitlam resident was bilked out of thousands of dollars after falling for a telephone tax scam that has been popping up in Tri-Cities over the last couple of weeks. Mounties told The Tri-City News that victims are told they owe Canada Revenue Agency money on their taxes and that they need to transfer the funds into
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Those who hesitated, said Const. Jamie Chung, were told they could face a jail term. “We can’t say the exact number of dollars because it is still under investigation but it is in the thousands,” Chung said. “It’s not a small amount.” Police first warned the public about the scam last week when several people reported they had received strange calls from the number 647-
558-3423 about an overdue tax notice. Several intended victims became suspicious when the suspects on the other end of the line asked them to transfer their money into gift cards before paying the bill. “They thought it was a bit off and weird that the government would ask for Home Depot gift cards,” Chung said. “I guess that was one of the reasons they were suspicious.”
He added that one of the intended victims had in fact been late in paying his taxes. When he got the call, he was concerned until the suspect requested the unusual payment method. Chung said Monday that the suspects have become more specific in their requests and have even resorted to using coercive language and profanity when dealing with their victims.
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The simplest way to prevent fraud and identity theft, according to the Coquitlam RCMP, is to follow one basic rule for personal records and documents: If you don’t need it, destroy it. That is why the local Mounties are inviting TriCity residents to bring their documents to a free shredding event at the Coquitlam detachment (2986 Guildford Way) on Saturday, March 29 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ATM slips, credit card receipts, pay stubs and monthly utility bills are just some of the papers the police are encouraging people to bring to the station to be shredded. Only clean office paper will be accepted.
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He confirmed that the properties are for future needs while the district continues to negotiate with landholders for a site on which to build Smiling Creek elementary school, which will be built first. Planned for 350 students, Smiling Creek had been slated for a 2016 opening, a deadline that could still be met if negotiations are concluded, said CoquitlamBurke Mountain MLA Doug Horne, who noted that funding for Smiling Creek was approved over a year ago. “Now that everyone is on the same page, we are going to see some quicker progress than we’ve seen,”Horne said. But for now, he said taxpayers will benefit from the Wesbild deal that freezes the two school parcels at 2014 prices and because Wesbild will put services in without charge to the school district. Asked why the province couldn’t simply set aside the land for the two future elementary schools, saving the district from having to buy the land back — with provincial money — in the future years, Horne said the real estate deal involves large tracts of land that are not yet subdivided. “Notionally, we could
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Wesbild has purchased 370 acres, or 14 of the 21 parcels, the province put up for sale in January, including the following parcels as laid out in the land sale map above: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 33, 43 and 44. hold them back but it’s difficult. From a legal standpoint, it’s difficult to articulate that,” Horne said, noting that under the current deal, the district will have more flexibility in determining the exact school locations based on the community’s needs. As for Wesbild, the land sale announced this week is the beginning of a long planning process. Jennifer Derbyshire, the company’s director of marketing and community relations, said only a quarter of the parcels that were purchased already have neighbourhood plans. Those parcels are in the Smiling and
Partington Creek areas and will likely be serviced and sold first, possibly in the next five years. The remaining parcels are part of a longer-term planning process: 25% of the land is part of the Northwest Burke Vision process underway while the remaining 50% is in a development reserve. “In our minds, the properties will be developed over the next 10 years,”Derbyshire said. To put the acquisition in perspective, Wesbild has purchased approximately 63% of the land the province put up for sale. Its current holdings, excluding the new acquisition, have seen the de-
velopment of 1,500 units out of about 7,500 for all of Burke Mountain. The company won’t know how many units it can build on new properties until all the land planning has been completed. But president and CEO Kevin Layden said he is looking forward to the process. “Council has approved an innovative [Northwest Burke] visioning process and Wesbild is excited to be participating as a member of the property owners group. In addition to that, we plan on engaging residents in a community consultation similar to other neighbourhoods we have
developed on Burke Mountain,” Layden said in a press release. As for setting aside land for the two school sites and servicing the land for free, Derbyshire s a i d h e r c o m p a ny is as eager as Burke Mountain residents to see schools in the area built to accommodate the growing student population. Elementary students in the area currently go to Leigh elementary and “the school is getting full,” Derbyshire said. The estimated land value of the school sites is not available but in a report to the city called the eligible school sites proposal, $11 million was the estimated market land cost for each school (at 2.5 acres apiece for a building and field for 350 students). Wesbild has owned land on Burke Mountain since 2002, some of the builders working in the company’s Foothills at Burke Mountain development have i n c l u d e d Wa l l m a r k Homes, Polygon Homes, Silverstar Properties, Fo x r i d g e H o m e s , Mission Group and Noura Construction. And it’s not the first big development for the company. In 1989, it bought 1,410 acres of provincial land on Westwood Plateau and developed it.
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“The reason we decided is that we don’t have the charitable donations to support those grants,” Bryant said, citing a milliondollar drop in revenue during last year’s fundraising drive as one of the issues. But Hansen takes issue with the United Way’s decision to eliminate some of its seniors’ program funding, noting that it received $20 million from the province to provide non-medical programs for seniors in a program called Better at Home. “We were under the impression we would garner a portion of that fund to expand and grow our program,” Hansen said, noting that the funding cuts will also reduce volunteer opportunities for people. U n i t e d Wa y ’ s Bryant said that while Better at Home is for seniors’ support, program funding comes directly from the province for specific services. “It’s not the same work as some of our other grants we were able to support,” she said, adding, “We would prefer to be able to continue to service all this work if our charitable donations were maintaining or growing.” L o c a l l y, S h a r e Family and Community Services has the contract to provide Better at Home services, which include light housekeeping, grocery shopping and transportation services on a sliding scale, but executive director Martin Wyant said there’s not enough flexibility in the contract to provide funds to CVSS, although he’s open to talking about options. “Is there an opportunity to come together? It needs to fit within our existing resources,” Wyant said, noting that non-profit organizations are increasingly being asked to do more with less. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
PoCo tax drop .21% Savings found through review By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy NeWS
Port Coquitlam residents will see a 0.21% property tax decrease when their bill arrives later this year after city council voted unanimously Monday to adopt the financial plan. The savings works out to about $4.08 for the average single-family homeowner and is the first time “in recent memory” the city has had a decrease, said PoCo Mayor Greg Moore. Initially, the city had put forward a budget with a 0.34% decrease but some of the numbers were adjusted after the
POCO MAYOR GREG MOORE completion of the consultation process. For example, the city decided that it would not reduce the hours at the Offside Youth Centre and customer service hours at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village. Council also decided against charging West Coast Express commuters to park in the PoCo
rec complex parking lot. Despite the tax cut, there are some service enhancements in the current financial plan. An additional Coquitlam RCMP officer is being hired and funds have been set aside for infrastructure replacement and maintenance. Money is also being spent for a self-help matching grant program the city said will support improvement projects around the community. The list of service enhancements will cost about $1.2 million, $900,000 of which was funded through cost savings from the city’s core service review. Another $500,000 was saved by eliminating vacant staff positions.
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inquest into PoCo pre-trial death An inquest will be conducted in June into the death of David Edwin Fast, a 55-year-old man who was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital after being found in medical distress in the cells of the North Fraser Pre-trial Centre in Port Coquitlam. An obituary published at the time of his death said that he suffered from a massive heart attack. But on Tuesday, the B.C. Coroners Services announced a public inquest will be conducted by presiding coroner Kelly Bernard. A jury will hear evidence from witnesses under oath to determine the facts surrounding
the death, according to a press release. R e c o m m e n d at i o n s will be made by the jury that will be aimed at preventing future deaths under similar circumstances.
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A three-hour standoff at the Sleepy Lodge Motel on Clarke Road in Coquitlam ended in an arrest early last Friday morning. A Calgary man was taken into custody after allegedly threatening to cause harm at the Hard Rock Casino. Police said the 47-year-old was in possession of several knives and after three hours of negotiation, the RCMP’s Emergency R e s p o n s e Te a m swarmed his room to
make the arrest. “When you are dealing with someone with a weapon, you are not going to rush in,” said Coquitlam RCMP Staff Sgt. Jack Raffle. “You are going to try and voluntarily get them to put the weapon down and come out. That didn’t happen in this case.” The man was taken to hospital for a physical and mental evaluation and spent the rest of the night in jail before a court appearance Friday morning. On Monday, Stanley Thomson of Calgary was charged with three counts of uttering threats and one count of mischief. His next court appearance is on Thursday. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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NW’s Pattullo proposal gets chilly reaction in PoCo By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News
The city of New Westminster is lobbying TriCity councils to support its effort to limit the size of a new Pattullo Bridge to four lanes and to toll the crossing. New West Coun. Chuck P u c h m ay r t o l d Po r t Coquitlam councillors at Monday’s meeting that his city cannot handle the traffic increase that would come with a proposed sixlane bridge. Tolls are also
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“It is estimated that 450,000 trips a day pass through [New Westminster], the majority of which have no origin or destination in the city,” he said. “Seventyfive thousand trucks and cars use the bridge every day.” Surrey council has been lobbying the province to replace the aging Pattullo Bridge with a six-lane crossing. Earlier this month, B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone said putting tolls on the bridge would violate the provincial government’s
policy of ensuring that at least one crossing is open to commuters without charge. Prior to the opening of the new Port Mann Bridge, Puchmayr said, traffic volume on the Pattullo was declining. But that changed when the new, tolled Port Mann opened, prompting many drivers to use the Pattullo as a free alternative. He also said the money saved by building a fourlane Pattullo replacement rather than a six-lane bridge could be spent on other transit infrastructure, and
luxury of just saying no,” he said. He pressed Puchmayr on the one-lane Bailey Bridge that connects New West with Coquitlam and has long been a source of friction between the two cities. He said Tri-City motorists have suffered because of New Westminster’s reticence to replace the crossing at the foot of Braid Street with a two-lane bridge. Mayor Greg Moore told Puchmayr that municipalities need to consider
he added that New West would be open to maintaining the Pattullo as a threelane crossing and adding an additional crossing between Coquitlam and Surrey. Some PoCo councillors were wary of their New West counterpart’s proposal. Coun. Mike Forrest said PoCo also has many vehicles that travel through the city and individual municipalities cannot take it upon themselves to stop traffic that is moving from one part of the region to another. “I’m not sure we have the
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Sater sentence later By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News
The sentencing hearing for Cory Sater, the man found guilty in January of killing two women in a hitand-run collision in 2011 in Coquitlam, has been postponed a month. Sater was scheduled to appear in New Westminster Supreme Court on March 31 but that hearing has been adjourned until April 28 at the request of the defence counsel. “They needed to accommodate defence coun-
sel’s schedule,” said Neil MacKenzie, a public relations manager with the B.C. Criminal Justice Branch. “There were some unforeseen matters that have affected his schedule.” Sater was found guilty in January following a lengthy trial on charges of dangerous driving causing death and impaired driving causing death. Earlier in the proceedings he pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident. The Coquitlam man was behind the wheel of a white Jeep Cherokee when it
struck and killed Charlene Reaveley and Lorraine Cruz in February 2011. A third victim, Paulo Calimbahin, lost a leg in the incident. In his decision, Justice James Williams agreed with the Crown counsel’s assertions that Sater had consumed six double rye and Cokes and two Jägerbombs before getting behind the wheel. A driver who was not impaired, the judge stated, would have been able to see the two women on the road and safely negotiate the hazard.
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NDP’s survival on the line in light of Kwan scandal BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA he B.C. NDP leadership contest is officially underway with the entry of Vancouver Island veteran John Horgan in a reluctant reprise of his 2011 run against Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth. Unfortunately for them, weekend campaign events were overshadowed by revelations of flagrant abuse of taxpayers’ money by the executive and board of the Portland Hotel Society (PHS). A pair of audits finally released last week on this network of Downtown Eastside social agencies revealed systematic looting of the $28 million a year in taxpayers’ money that has kept this charity running. Alas for the NDP,Vancouver-Mount Pleasant MLA Jenny Kwan not only failed to keep an eye on it, her recently separated husband was one of the executives who took part for
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worked out in private between the NDP and the BC Liberals. Kwan would later take a leading role in the caucus revolt that forced James out as leader. Longtime political watchers will see the PHS abuse as a bigger, uglier version of the Nanaimo Commonwealth Holdings Society scandal.There, the siphoning off of bingo funds from charities cost Mike Harcourt his job as premier. In that case, NDP MLAs sat on the board, took their monthly cut and kept quiet. There’s more. Horgan became enraged last year at the reporter who took a tip from the BC Liberals to reveal the NDP was skimming constituency office budgets to pay for its own “ethnic outreach”operation in Vancouver. Horgan had rubber-stamped the plan with a since-dismissed legislature accountant and thought he had kept it secret after the auditorgeneral blew the whistle. His willingness to assess its ethics remains in question to this day. Then there is Craig Keating, who took over last year as party president from Moe Sihota. Did he inherit the $72,000 salary negotiated by
Sihota with the BC Federation of Labour and two of its largest unions? If so, do Horgan and Farnworth think this is appropriate? Will the party’s joined-at-the-hip relationship with government unions even be discussed in the carefully staged leadership contest that’s about to begin? Then there’s the policy shipwreck left behind by Adrian Dix. His plan to use environmental assessment as a weapon to torpedo industrial projects remains popular with the party’s urban base. Farnworth and Horgan have paid lip service to the notion that projects like the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion should be properly assessed. Meanwhile, the federal NDP fights to keep stacking public hearings with pre-selected protesters. The party may wish to consider what would give its next B.C. leader any hope of governing. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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THURSDAY, MARCH 27 • PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society’s Heritage Evening, 7 p.m., Heritage at Leigh Square, 21002253 Leigh Sq. (access off McAllister Street). Topic: worm composting with Dan Owens, a PoCo gardener who has been composting with worms for the past 15 years in his garage. Learn what you need to get started on your own worm composter, what you should feed your worms and what to do to keep them going through the cold winter months. Info: pocoheritage.org.
FRIDAY, MARCH 28 • RCCG Trinity Chapel hosts Let’s Go Play, a fun event for children, 3:306:30 p.m., at City Centre Aquatic Complex, 1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Entrance fee: $2. Snacks are provided. Reserve a
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TUESDAY, APRIL 1 • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. Speaker: John Christopherson from the BC Cancer Agency, who will talk about how to deal with prostate cancer. All those involved with pros-
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 • Kiddies Korner Preschool presents “Parenting with Humour,” 7-8 p.m., 2211 Prairie Ave. (at Shaughnessy), PoCo. Jannice Bannister’s workshop will give you tools for becoming a laughing parent rather than a stressed-out
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SATURDAY, APRIL 5 • Tri-City Wordsmiths meeting, 2-4 p.m., Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Presentation: a combination book launch and mini-workshop with PoCo author Florida Ann Town, who will introduce her latest book, “On the Rim,” as well as speak on the topic “What to Name the Baby? How authors choose names for their characters and books.” The meeting will conclude with refreshments and a chance to chat with the author and other local writers. Books will also be available for sale. Info: 604-475-2875 or pandorabee1@gmail.com. • 12th Coquitlam Scouts bottle drive, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; pickup area is from King Albert Avenue south to Cape Horn Avenue, west
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party but, instead, a female classmate invites him to her party. Even if she does have a cool eye patch and a limp, this is a catastrophe. What is Alvin to do? Not only does he face the stigma of not being invited to Hobson’s party, he has to deal with the scariest creatures of all: girls. Alvin Ho books are a good choice for Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans. • Local author Kit Pearson’s The Sky is Falling is book one in the Guests of War series. When fear begins to grow over a German invasion in the summer of 1940, Britain decides to send many of its children to other Commonwealth countries for the duration of the war. Nearly 15,000 are evacuated.Ten-year-old Nora and her five-year-old brother Gavin are sent to Toronto but they are placed with a family that only wanted a little boy. Rich in British and Canadian history, The Sky is Falling is a longer read suitable for Grade 5 and higher-level Grade 4s, and is the most difficult book in
this year’s challenge. • Another local author chosen is Lois Peterson, whose The Paper House is an eye-opening look at the lives of children in less-developed countries. Safiyah lives in the Kibera slum outside Nairobi and makes a meagre living by selling items she finds rummaging through the garbage dumps. Her greatest dream is to go to school but her grandmother is too poor to send her. When she begins to cut pictures out of magazines and glue them to her grandmother’s hut, an unexpected door opens for her.This is an easier read at the Grade 3/4 level. • The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies is the first book in the series of the same name. Evan and his younger sister have always been close until the summer Evan finds out his very intelligent sibling is being moved forward a grade in the fall so they will be in the same class. Embarrassed and afraid of being shown up, he picks a fight with his sister that escalates into a full-blown war.The reader is carried along as each child tries to make his or her lemonade stand the most successful, learning some useful financial and business tips along the way.This is a great series for boys and girls in Grades 4/5. • We chose the second book in the Poppy stories by Avi.This is a wonderful series for children who like animal stories. Poppy is a
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KaBoom! goes Port Moody City of the Arts combusts with local creative talent under one roof next week By Janis Warren
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t may have the smallest population of the three cities. But Port Moody has the biggest concentration of visual and performing artists in the TriCities, whether they be working as professionals or amateurs. Next week, Port Moody will host its first major gathering of the city’s artists, with dozens of them displaying their talents — for free — under one roof. Among those lined up are the Caulfield School of Dance, Rebel Haunt thespians, Coastal Sound Music Academy and actor Dave Secunda. And while the performances are happening, the work of nearly 100 visual artists affiliated with Port Moody will be projected on surrounding screens in the city hall galleria. Spokesperson Jillian Hull envisions KaBoom! as an insect colony, where 350 spectators will “swarm” to new shows every 10 minutes. “Think of lots of movement,” Hull said. “There will be something exciting to see all the time.... and there’s an immediacy and an energy to that.” Giving the cues will be “ringmaster” Frankie Cena, a Port Moody resident, model and public speaker who last year was named Mr. World Canada. Although he’s a bit unsure about what to expect, Cena said he’s honoured to chosen as the master of ceremonies for such a creative party. Still, while Cena’s title is the KaBoom! ringmaster, “it won’t be a circus,” Hull stressed. “It’s meant to be a way where artists can riff off each other and give the community a better idea about why we call this the City of the Arts.” She added, “Port Moody is becoming a touchstone to the arts in the region and there’s a kind of gravitational pull
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Rose Kapp, the event co-ordinator for KaBoom!, with “ringmaster” Frankie Cena at Port Moody city hall, where the socalled “art explosion” will take place on Saturday, April 5. Space is limited so, to sign up for the free event, visit portmoody.ca/kaboom.
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here. The vibe is evident.” The concept for KaBoom! came up last year when Port Moody artists and business owners Rainer and Helen Daniels suggested the city put on a non-traditional pop-up event for local artists to mingle with the public in one spot. Under then-chair Coun. Zoe Royer, the city’s arts and culture committee — of which Helen Daniels is a member — championed the idea and, for months, the KaBoom! dream team has met regularly to get it off the ground. Its organizers are among the mostrespected in the arts community: Helen Daniels, Sarah Dixon, Brad Letwin, Chris Wong, Gaetan Royer, Salomeh Honarmand, Cathy Cena, Elham Sarvi, Nikki Bryce, Geoff Scott, Markus Fahrner, Pam Gole and Jim Millar. “They’re a composite of the arts scene in Port Moody,” said Hull, citing their backgrounds in theatre, history, architecture, film and visual arts. But KaBoom! is more than just an exhibition, said event co-ordinator Rose Kapp. It has also been a journey of discovery about who’s in Port Moody. As a result, a 64-page event directory that includes profiles of most of the city’s artists is being created and will be handed out to attendees. “KaBoom! has helped us to know who they are and what they’re doing here,”Hull said.
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Fo n d c h i l d h o o d memories of growing up on a farm in Swan Lake, Man., have stayed with painter Ronald G. Straight. And his appreciation for nature and animals — wild and domesticated — plays heavily into his artwork, which he’ll display in a new solo show that opens next week in Coquitlam. “I love the outdoors: the freedom, the solitude,” the Surrey resident said. “When I talk to my dog, he understands me.” Every summer, Straight reconnects with nature during a week-long visit at a Green Lake ranch with friends. There, he said he gets inspiration to continue painting, seeing the colours and shapes in a new light. A commercial artist by trade, Straight said he has painted for the past three decades, teaching himself how to study subjects in a unique way and to blend oils. When he was younger, he passed up on postsecondary education “because I didn’t want to be influenced by someone else,” the First Nations artist said. “I like figuring it out for myself.”
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Above: “Skjálfandi” by Alexandra Edmonds. Below left and centre: “Big Sky” and “Neighbor” by Ronald G. Straight. Below right: “Celadon” by Master Jung Hong Kim, from “Clay For You.”
For his new exhibit at Place des Arts in Coquitlam, Straight will have 18 pieces in his collection titled “Interpreting Nature.” It will be hung in the Mezzanine Gallery at the same time another oil display opens in the Leonore Peyton Salon, called “Lay of the Land” by Alexandra Edmonds of Kelowna. Her paintings depict a small fish-
ing town in northern Iceland where she lived last summer. And in the Atrium Gallery, “Clay for You” has its 10th anniversary show of ceramics, called “The Classic Silhouette of Korean Pottery.” • The opening reception for the three exhibits is Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). The displays
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Teens who like to perform in public can audition on Sunday to be part of a musical theatre company in Coquitlam. Place des Arts is calling for youths aged 13 to 17 to be cast in Honk! The auditions take place at the Maillardville hub on March 30 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and candidates are asked to sing any song and learn a scene from the play and a short dance number. Rehearsals will take place on Saturdays from April 12 to June 7 and the company performs Honk! May 25 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam. To save an audition spot, call Michael Fera at 604-664-1636, Ext. 34.
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‘How nice’ exhibit at Leigh ends next week A Port Coquitlam exhibition showcasing more than 50 works by 18 female artists ends next week. How Nice to Have a Hobby is an attempt to “address gender bias in the art world and barriers to be taken seriously as women artists,” curator Danaca Ackerson said. The show ends March 31 at Leigh Square Community Arts Village.
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Professional artists, art groups and curators looking for a place to display their work next year can apply for a space at PoCo’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village. Artists working in all mediums can enter as individuals or partner with other artists, non-profits or artist co-ops. And priority will be given to work that addresses community issues, relevant topics and/or involves community development. The submission deadline is May 12. Download an application at portcoquitlam.ca/ leighsquare (under Get Involved, Proposals) or call 604-927-8440.
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“Star Maiden’s Arrival” by Joy Kirkwood is part of “How Nice to Have a Hobby,” an exhibit in PoCo that ends March 31. to be in the third annual Port Moody Youth ArtsFest. Performers and artists aged 13 to 18 can showcase their musical, theatrical, dancing, filmmaking, literary and visual arts skills during the weekend gala, which takes place July 4 and 5 at Port Moody city hall in the Inlet Theatre. To enter, download a form at pomoyaf.ca or email pgole@pomoarts. ca to request an application package.
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Eight musicians from Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam have scored gold medals from the
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The Coquitlam Express finished off the BCHL’s regular-season league-leaders on Friday night in Game 6 of their second-round playoff series. The Express will now head to round three, where they will take on the Vernon Vipers and the Victoria Grizzlies in a three-game round-robin.
Bring on the third round Coq. Express defeat Rivermen and advance to round-robin By Gary McKenna THE TRi-CiTy NEws
For the first time since coming back to Coquitlam, the Express are heading to a thirdround playoff series. The team clinched its post-season division Friday night when it knocked off the regularseason league leaders the Langley Rivermen 5-3 in Game 6 of the second round. The win sets the stage for a three-team roundrobin series between the
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Coquitlam Express captain Ryan Rosenthal opened the scoring on Friday night in a 5-3 win over the Langley Rivermen. With the victory, the Express now move on to round three. Vernon Vipers and the Victoria Grizzlies, teams that won their divisions. The last two teams left standing following the
series, will play in the BCHL finals. O n Fr i d ay, R ya n Rosenthal opened the scoring against Langley,
but the visitors quickly responded with a goal from Mitch McLain. Coquitlam was able to get the go-ahead goal before the end of the first frame, but penalty trouble in the second period cost the Express the lead. The Rivermen scored two in a row on the manadvantage — the first coming off the stick of Will Cook 30 seconds into the period followed by another power play goal from Tanner Johnson five minutes later. Coquitlam needed a big third period and that is just what the team got from its go-to forwards. Jace Hennig tied up the game at 1:52 before Canon Pieper helped his team to the lead after
burying a pass from his brother Bo. Zack Hodder added an insurance marker with less than three minutes left in the game to down the Langley Rivermen’s hopes of raising a BCHL banner. The Express had the opportunity to end the series the night before on Thursday, but the tenacious Rivermen were not about to let the series go on home ice. Langley jumped out to a 2-1 lead in the first period with goals from Cook and Gage Torrel. A short-handed goal from Coquitlam’s Rosenthal was all the offence the Express could muster in the opening frame. Langley poured on
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more goals in the second period, with Tanner Johnson scoring an unassisted marker and Tyson Witala burying a feed from McLain. Jackob Reichert scored unassisted in the third a goals from Coquitlam’s Zach Hodder was not enough to close the gap with Langley. The Express lost Game 5 5-2. The Coquitlam club now gets ready for the third round, which begins in Vernon on Saturday at Kal Tire Place. The team will come back home on Tuesday when they will host Victoria. For more information go to www.coquitlamexpress.ca.
The UBC Okanagan Heat men’s soccer squad further bolstered its chances in the Canada West competition with the addition of Shaun Pilcher. The six-foot-one centreback from Heritage Woods S e c o n d a ry h a s been a standout on the Coquitlam Ford-Metro Barca squad during the past few years, as well as the Coquitlam FordMetro Sparta squad who won the U18 national championship last October in St. John’s. A native of South Africa, Shaun and his family moved to Coquitlam in 2004, and he has become a student of the game ever since. “I think my greatest strengths are my ability to communicate with my teammates on the field, being able to win headers offensively and defensively, as well as contributing to the offense by scoring goals from set pieces and free kicks,” explains Pilcher. Having played with Giovanni Carida and Bryan Cadman during the U15 Y-League North American Finals (where they placed second) and in the U18 National Championships, Shaun felt that the Heat were a great personal fit for himself in taking the next step in his football career. “This is a team I can grow with, and I team I can help grow into Canada West.”
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✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
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$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
S Yard Maintenance S Hedge Trimming ~ Tree Pruning S Lawn Cuts ~ Weeding
604-537-4140
Fully Insured
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
All Work Guaranteed. Call John 778-867-8785
MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca
A Dream Landscaping. Lawn mowing, aerate, power rake, trim, prune. Res/Com. Special disc. for Townhomes/Plaza 604-724-4987. GREENPRO LANDSCAPING Lawn cuts, pruning, full yard maint & installation. Fast & dependable. Incl odd jobs. Call 604-537-5536.
(778)378-6683
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HOME REPAIRS
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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
If I can’t do it It can’t be done
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
INCOME TAX. TAJ DAMJI 604-781-0315. Pickup delivery in Tri City Free. Singles $45 Couples $70. No limit on number of slips.
Pay-Less Pro Painting Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
Serving Tri City 34 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days www.paylesspropainting.com
Scott 604-891-9967
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
LANDSCAPING
Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
CLEANING SERVICES
CONCRETE & PLACING
Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620
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
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
Prompt Delivery Available
7 Days / Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
(604)465-1311
NO Wood byproducts used
meadowslandscapesupply.com
When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
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
MOVING & STORAGE
AFFORDABLE MOVING
COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ SPRING CLEANUP ★
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
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.
Ph: 604-942-4383
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
www.pro-accpainting.com
M.T. GUTTERS
604-465-3189
Professional Installation
SPRING SPECIAL: Power Rake + Fertilizer +Lime. Lawn cut $25 & up Banana Landscaping 604-992-5731
2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, 36 yrs. Power wash. Refs. WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532, 604-780-2532
5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit *CLEANING *REPAIRS 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE
~ FULLY INSURED ~
Nick’s
Call Tim 604-612-5388
Landscaping
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses “JUST A GREAT JOB!”
Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
283A
HANDYPERSONS
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, RENOVATION www.proficientrenovation.com or call 604-323-4111 for more details
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS required between 2 am - 5:30 am. Must have reliable vehicle. Great P/T income. 604-313-2709, kayadist@shaw.ca
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
GARDENING
HANDYMAN for all your home fix up chores including expert painting, minor renovations, small electrical and plumbing jobs, just give me your to do list! No job too big or too small. 25 years experience always reliable with references on request. Quality and integrity, reasonable rates and on time service 7 days a week. Call Dave at 604-318-1046
We provide great training, benefits, and a fun family atmosphere! If you possess the skills, and have a desire to grow and develop, submit your resume to Francis Ho: francis_ho@unfirst.com
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
MISC SERVICES
www.affordablemoversbc.com
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604 - 254 - 1482
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
317 RENO & REPAIR
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
On the Go Maids Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716
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F Prior year’s taxes F Business & Individuals F Rentals, Seniors F Weekend Appts F Personalized Service
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
Residential & Commercial “Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
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1-800-663-5847
by D. Wong, CPA-CGA Free consultation & estimates
206
16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows
(Turn right 1st road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver) 604-465-9812
TAX PREPARATION
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
Pension Plan & Extended Benefits. Please E-mail: mike@megacranes.com fax resume: 604-599-5250 JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.
Accounting Services and Small Business Consulting. Contact Pieter Grimbeek (Chartered Accountant); Tel: (604)328-1363. Email: pgrimbeek@tricityca.ca
Kristy 604.488.9161
TRADES, TECHNICAL
apprentice with experience.
• Personal • Self employed • Corporate (Mon - Fri) 9 - 5:30 pm, Sat. Appt
TEACHERS
• Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic - Will accept 3rd & 4th year
Tax Returns
www.accountableaccounting.ca
PRIMARY Teachers Wanted in Shanghai Are you tired of being on the TOC list? There are opportunities for BC and Alberta qualified teachers at Shang Yin Canadian International Primary School in Shanghai. Successful applicants will teach Canadian curriculum in English. Contact Brian Butcher at bdbutcher@telus.net for more information.
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MARK & JOANNA BRAGIEL Tri-City Business Centre 3rd flr 2300-2850 Shaughnessy St. 604-338-2513
Disc. for seniors
newportclinic@yahoo.com or Fax: 604-461-0013 or Phone: 604-461-0016
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
TAX RETURNS
FREE 15 MINUTE psychic reading for 1st time callers specializing in reuniting lovers answers to all life’s questions call free now 1-888-271-9281.
PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.
275 203
Free Turf
info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
We Sell Weed...
ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)
LANDSCAPING
TOTAL RENOVATIONS
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
258
300
Repair, Replace, Remodel...
DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
AFFORDABLE - RENOVATIONS CALL NOW-604-723-6204. FREE Quotes. www.heldsinger.ca
UNIQUE CONCRETE
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PERSONAL SERVICES .Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
COARD Exteriors, Continuous Eavestrough, Gutter Guard, Soffit, Fascia, Door and Window Capping, Exterior Door Replacement Free Estimates 604-557-8170
Please call 604-710-1581 or fax your detailed resume: 604-592-2690
WANTED
2898-2928 Dewdney Trunk Rd (even)
LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. A+BBB Rating. RCMP Accredited. Employment & Travel Freedom. Free Consultation 1-8NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com
A renowned Surrey based company. Requires experienced & new Wood Cabinetry Installers. Training will also be provided to the suitable candidates.
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CARRIERS NEEDED The following routes are now available to deliver the News in the TriCity area: 6194 4-41 Hickory Dr. 45 Fernway Dr. 47-167 Fernway Dr. 8224 430 Decaire St 445 Schoolhouse St 1324-1423 Charland Ave 1500-1551 Dansey Ave 8456 603-631 Regan Ave 604-644 Como Lake Ave (even) 605-621 Langside Ave 609-633 Smith Ave (odd) 708-756 Dogwood St (even) 709-729 Breslay St 8504 801-836 Lonlac St 804-826 Gatensbury St 1189-121 Brisbane Ave 1205-1221 Lamerton Ave 8630 810-1013 Saddle St 820-962 Ranch Park Way 1001-1011 Palmdale St 2820 Norman Ave 2950-2970 Admiral Crt 3065-3086 Butternut St 3108-3109 Starlight Way 8517 1120-1219 Bartlett Ave 961-971 Bayview Square 1305-1308 Bayview Square 1209-1216 Crest Crt 920-1005 Gatensbury St 1309 Harbour Dr 981-1005 Lillian St 1124-1209 Luxton Square 1209-1216 Ridge Crt 1200-1216 Tilston Crt 8314 373-375 Clayton St 559-622 Edgar Ave 347-390 Guilby St 559-619 Lougheed Hwy (odd) 560-621 Shaw Ave 9061 1793-1891 Aire Cres (odd) 2161 Lamprey Dr 1715-2191 Western Dr 9017 1221-1286 Gateway Pl 2309-2438 Kensington Cres 1215-1266 Kensington Pl 1217-1265 Knights Crt 2306-2378 Nottingham Pl 9259 1329-1365 Apel Dr 1401-1437 Braken Crt 4032-4065 Braken Crt 4032-4080 Coast Meridian Rd 4015-4056 Derby Crt 1413-1425 Lynwood Ave 1410-1426 Toronto Pl 4028-4098 Toronto St 1346-1428 Victoria Dr 9216 1101-1296 Barberry Dr 1110-1259 Ellis Dr 2925-2961 Sandlewood Way 8790 1266-1298 Creekstone Terr 1266-1302 Hollybrook St 3340-3361 Leston Ave 3347-3361 Mason Ave (odd) 1280-1311 Sadie Cres 8623 2922-2941 Burton Crt 954-990 Crystal Crt
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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.
Wood Cabinetry Installers
Call 604-472-3040
Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland opportunities. Top Wages & Benefits. Relocation costs paid to qualified applicants. E-mail: hiring@ parkerjohnston.com or Call: (1)250-382-9181
TRADES, TECHNICAL
SAWMILLS from only $4,897 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
PERSONAL SERVICES
*Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 19 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510
Robert J. O’Brien
604-728-5643
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Ask about our
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ROOM SPECIAL
CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca
www.tricitynews.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338
PLUMBING
Tri-City News Wednesday, March 26, 2014, A23 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
PETS 477
PETS
REAL ESTATE 625
FOR SALE BY OWNER
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
TRANSPORTATION 810
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
PLUMBING & REPAIRS. H/W tank replacement. New fixtures Licenced Exc rates 604-290-5387 hoth2o.ca
Chihuahua pups, playful, M/F, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $600/$650. 604-794-5844
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237 GERMAN SHEPHERD P/B puppies 5 M, 2 F, all shots, ready now. $700 Call 604-889-8957 S.Surrey.
LOCAL PLUMBER $39 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441
100% Heating & Plumbing Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899
356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501
341
EXTRA
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •
P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665
OTHER AREAS
20 Acres. $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee. Call 866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net
LAB X PUPS, very eager, ready to go. $500. Call/text 604-845-3972 Chwk.
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
RENTALS
STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-626-9647 Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
706
APARTMENT/CONDO Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)
FIVE STAR ROOFING
25 yrs in roofing industry
Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles. torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com
bradsjunkremoval.com 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !
20 years experience
10% Discount Re-roof
(604)937-5394
372
SUNDECKS
Free estimates
778-246-0606
All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates
604-467-6065
Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers” 1 bdrm & den- $975
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 503
ANTIQUES & VINTAGE
MILITARIA, Medals, Badges & Coin Collections Wanted. Major collector/dealer will pay cash for your collection. Call CEF 604-727-0137
506
EAGLE ROOFING
New carpet, paint, appliances S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
604-464-3550 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 .www.one4yacht.com 604.669.2248
WE’RE ON THE WEB
P.Meadows - Solaris Towers Concrete Hi-rise. *3 Bd+den on top floor, avail May 1st. $1750.
Visit our website for other rentals: www.profile-properties.com
SECURITY / ALARM SYSTEMS
Lic. Technicians, Wired or Wireless alarm. Medical, Hold-up, Camera Systems. ULC Monitoring. Free Est. For home & Business.
APPLIANCES
www.bcclassified.com
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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374
TREE SERVICES
560
MISC. FOR SALE
DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com. SEIZED VEHICLE AUCTION March 29th, 10:30 AM 231 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, BC Over 50 Various seized & Impounded vehicles being sold with no minimum prices or starting bids. Preview at 8:30 am Sat. March 29 More Details and Pictures www.allcityauctioneers.com 604-514-0194 COME SEE!!
PETS
Save-More Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266
477
PETS
BERNAISE MOUNTAIN DOGS CROSS TIBETAN MASTIFF PUPS Bundles of fun. $700. No Sunday calls 604-794-7633, 604-819-3349
STEEL BUILDING SALE... BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT CONTINUED! 20X20 $3,915. 25X28 $4,848. 30X32 $6,339. 32X34 $7,371. 40X50 $12,649. 47X68 $16,691. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca 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
563 Border Collie, P/B, vet check, 1st shots, dewormed, ready for loving homes, $650. (604)701-4443 BORDER / SHEPHERD. 1.5 year old male. Perfect for farm living. $100. Call Barb 604-803-9999. 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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
Maple Ridge: 3 bdrm character rancher 1/4 acre 2 lrg sheds Lots of prkg Apr15. $1450. 604-941-3259
Call 604-944-2963
TWO floors of a house for rent at $2300/month, plus utilities and internet/cable services. Spacious. Six rooms, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen, family room, living room, dining area, front and backyard, attached garage. Located in central Coquitlam. No smoking or pets permitted. For further information, please call 778-558-4329.
Coquitlam:
Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets.
Family owned & operated for 40 yrs. (604)936-5755
749
MISC. WANTED
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.
REAL ESTATE 609
APARTMENT/CONDOS
CTRL Maple Ridge $1200. 970SF,2 bdrm + den. 2 baths, 6 appl. NS/NP. Parking, clean. Avail April 1. 604-467-0371, walk to shop, ref req.
RE: THE ESTATE OF HECTOR MACKENZIE CORKUM late of Belvedere Care Centre, 739 Alderson Avenue, Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 7B3 (the “Estate”)
Auto Loans. All Credit Approved. Bad Credit Guru. www.badcreditguru.com or call 1.844.843.4878
HOMES FOR RENT
*IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL
NOTICE: is given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate are required to send them to the executrix Valerie McKinnon at, 985 Smith Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3J 2X7, on or before April 13, 2014, after which date the estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received. Executrix: Valerie McKinnon NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
STORAGE 830
COQUITLAM POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
BOATS
2 Bdrm (corner suite) $925
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Standard Security Systems Since 1984
FRIENDLY ROOFING LTD.
912
PORT COQUITLAM
Bright Clean & Spacious
Call 604-464-7548
Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988
604-812-9721
Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles
ROTTWEILER, Three month old, Male Puppy. Ready to go. Loving companion 604.537.9695 Surrey
604.220.JUNK(5865)
362
MARINE
No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.
Professional Property Management Services
Hauling Anything..
10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CA. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.
New roof, re-roof, repair. Cedar shakes, shingle, torch on, tile, duroids.
1 Bdrm. $795/mo 2 Bdrm. $925/mo.
RENT TO OWN
700
But Dead Bodies!!
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
Impeccably Clean!
Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
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POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
Mainland Roofing Ltd.
Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value
(778)997-5757, (604)587-5991
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
All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.
Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now
RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
627
GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.
CHEAP
PRESSURE WASHING
COQ. TOWNHOME 3 Bdrm + den, btwn Coq. Ctr & Newport. Good for families. Pets ok. $305,500. (604)492-4655 pborowski1@shaw.ca
MOTORCYCLES
Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes 515-525 Foster Avenue (Minimum 6 months lease)
Pitt Meadows Marina
APARTMENTS
Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers
2 bdrm apartment for $950/mo (889-893 sqft.)
TOWNHOMES 3 bdrm townhouse for $1450/mo (1208-1225 sqft plus basement)
14179 Reichenback Rd
Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage
Parking + Onsite Manager
604.465.7713
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
Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213
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SUITES, LOWER
2-BR Bsmt Suite, Mary Hill, McChessney St., Shared Laundry, N/S N/P, Util. & Internet. $850. Avail Now. 604-786-7185 after 3pm 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
752
TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm townhouses in quiet family complex, no pets. From $985/mo Mar 1 604-942-2277
COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA
TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available *Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces
~PET FRIENDLY~
Polo Club Apartments 19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apts, $810 & $830/mo, and a 2 Bdrm T/H $885/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, 604-464-0034
1986 BMW K-75 Collector Plate 55K, MEGA UPGRADES! $3975. Cheap Insurance!! 778-773-9033
Available Immediately ~also apartments available~
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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On December 9, 2013, at the 1100 block of Johnson Street, Coquitlam, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2005 Ford Ranger, BCLP: FG9566, VIN: 1FTZR45E35PA00176, on or about 12:50 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in/ obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-1964, is subject to forfeiture
under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
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In my last article in February, I spoke to you about the purpose of the Chamber – to support our members. Those members are businesses of various sizes and industries, so you can only imagine how many ways “support” can be interpreted. In the context of membership organizations, such as Chambers and Boards of Trade, support can be defined in many different ways. For small business, support can mean professional development opportunities, services like accounting, banking and legal advice, or introductions to group pricing and discounts. This is explicit support and we have been doing this at the TriJanine Davies Cities Chamber of Commerce for more than 40 years. The Chamber has been working towards supporting our members by anticipating future issues. Simply put, while business operators are focusing on running and developing their businesses today, we are looking ahead at potential roadblocks to their successes tomorrow. We believe this implicit support work we are doing now – by putting plans and actions in place - is vital to help our members get ahead of potential barriers in the future.
More than just a beauty salon. When you come to Sonia’s Hair Studio, you feel like it’s your place. Be inspired by great conversation with people you know, and people you’re meeting for the first time. At Sonia’s, you come for the service, but stay for the community.
Visit Sonia’s Hair Studio 1393 Gabriola Drive, Coquitlam, BC 778.867.7708 sonia.kozel@gmail.com www.facebook.com/SoniasHairStudio
As a result of this commitment, we have embarked on an advocacy program with the recruitment of our Public Policy We are looking at the BC Advisor, Aaron Robinson, under the Chamber policy “Improving direction of our Public Policy Committee. Community Mental Health & It is our aim to work with Chamber Addiction Services”: members in committee and advocate on • Designed to draw connection issues identified by them in the public between mental health services arena. Our members tell us that business and business operators face obstacles daily. We believe • Will support a voice for business the Chamber can truly add value by in the future development of the Riverview lands advocating for them at all necessary levels of government. Additionally, we • Creates stronger ties between the Tri-Cities Chamber and the aim to support our members by taking BC Chamber it a step further and looking beyond We are developing stronger our borders. We connect outside of the connections with key players to Tri-Cities with many stakeholders from ensure Tri-Cities businesses have the greater BC Community through our a strong voice: relationship with the BC Chamber of • Nominated Tri-Cities Chamber Commerce. In doing so, we believe that Public Policy Chair Dennis we extend our reach beyond our borders Marsden to service on BC Chamber Board of Directors and engage with other organizations We are currently setting policy that may be facing similar issues. priorities for the coming year: We believe that the purpose of this • Opportunity for you to bring type of advocacy works to build your issues forward communication with decision makers, • Two ways to present your and it puts us in a position to anticipate issues: join the Public Policy roadblocks to business. Not only are we Committee or email our Public working to anticipate these challenges, Policy Advisor Aaron at aaron@ we are working with local, regional, tricitieschamber.com provincial and federal partners to minimize their impact for our members. We are working collaboratively with these partners to push for a beneficial market environment, to represent the concerns of members, and to provide a stronger voice for Tri-Cities businesses. A good example of this is the Chamber’s recent application to gain official commentator status on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. The National Energy Board (NEB) recently acknowledged our application and we are in the queue to participate in the formal dialogue. Without the coordinated efforts of our Chamber’s leadership, our members would not have a voice in where, when and how the Trans Mountain Project is going forward. To date, Chamber Leadership has facilitated our members’ participation in the dialogue with Kinder Morgan directly. We are providing input in to where, when and how the pipeline will be completed. We are also actively pursuing interests in business taxation, waste management reform, transportation infrastructure and the use of the Riverview lands—issues that will impact the TriCities and Tri-Cities businesses. We at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce believe it is our role to represent local business, speaking out with a shared voice to all levels of government, and to affect meaningful change that benefits our entire community. Check out our twitter feed at @TriCitiesCoC to stay updated on our advocacy in action.
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Janine Davies, BA, MBA Chair, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Janine Davies is a Branch Manager at Westminster Savings at the Sunwood Square Branch in Coquitlam and is also the founding President of the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation.
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Restaurant of the Month The Burke Beer House
Welcome to Our New Members American Immigration Law Group kathleenlord.com • 604.352.2006 Vancouver Ancell Technologies Inc. www.ancell.ca • 778.285.2288 Port Coquitlam BC Lions www.bclions.com • 604.930.5455 Surrey Biocan Diagnostics Inc. www.rapidtest.ca • 778.855.1720 Coquitlam Dreamline Construction Ltd. www.dreamlineconstruction.com • 604.537.8825 Port Moody Excel Driving Academy www.exceldrivingacademy.ca • 604.554.0218 Port Coquitlam Greenwave Homes www.greenwavehomes.com • 604.554.0218 Port Coquitlam JW’s Music Studio www.jandwmusic.ca • 604.603.6985 Coquitlam
April is more than just a new month; it’s time for a new season, new ideas and new experiences. In the spirit of trying something new, we’d like to introduce our April restaurant of the month, Port Coquitlam’s newest modern pub, The Burke Beer House! While there’s been a pub at the Lougheed-Shaughnessy location for several years, The Burke Beer House is bringing new life to the area. The newly renovated interior provides the perfect atmosphere for you to enjoy the game, a date or just dinner and drinks with friends. The Lower Bar is stocked with quality liquor, craft beers and an incredible selection of wines from around the world. Looking for something more private? The Upper Bar is available for private parties, gatherings and fundraisers. They don’t believe in leaving you high and dry, so they’ll stock the Upper Bar for you and even provide your own private bartender and server to ensure your event is a success. The Burke Beer House prides itself on its exceptional service and its commitment to offering amazing food. Using only
the highest quality ingredients, The Burke food menu focuses on being fresh and local with daily specials every day of the week. Head in for 99 cent tacos on Monday, toonie burgers and Burke beer on Tuesday, or half price appies Thursday, Friday and Saturday. And, if your brunch-bunch is looking for their new weekend spot, pop by for $3.95 breakfast every Saturday and Sunday. Port Coquitlam’s Burke Beer House is a great place to end your workday or kick off your weekend with friends and coworkers. With great food, excellent service and memorable entertainment, they are the pub to visit in Port Coquitlam.
The Burke Beer House 2099 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam 604.554.0198 www.theburkebeerhouse.ca The Burke Beer House
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Join us for our Incredible India Tour Info Session tonight at 5:15pm at the Chamber office, 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. This free event will cover all you need to know about our 11 day tour coming up September 23 to October 3. Next Info Session April 9.
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Who: Hair We Are Beauty Boutique What: A modern salon with a full range of hair services for men, women and children. Where: 1528 Prairie Ave, Port Coquitlam Hair We Are Beauty Boutique is a modern salon with a full range of Hair services for men, women, and children. Our vision in creating this space was to have a professional and comfortable space to have your beauty needs tended to and to provide the best service possible so that you can enjoy your entire experience with us. I started as a shampoo girl and apprenticed when I was 15 years old. I decided to go to school when I realized I love making people feel great on the inside and out and building relationships with my clients so we can learn and grow together. My work as a Tri-Cities Chamber ambassador expands on that, giving me a deeper connection to the community. We have a huge range of clientele, but, ideally, we love clients who are keen on being educated in the care of their hair and the products they are using to keep their hair at its best. Our most popular services include colour and highlighting, especially with our female clientele. Something our clients learn about us at Hair We Are is our commitment to being as “green” as possible. We are part of an amazing recycling program that diverts 95% of our waste from landfills, including chemicals foils, plastic, paper and even hair! Our business has grown so much over the past 5 years, and I hope that it will continue to do so. Come visit us at Hair We Are Beauty Boutique and see what we have to offer! Katrina Shelast, Owner Hair We Are Beauty Boutique www.hairwearebeautyboutique.com 604.468.4274 1528 Prairie Ave, Port Coquitlam
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What: Offering a variety of services including cleaning, yard work, shopping, driving for our clients Where: www.errandrunningteam.ca Errand Running Team was created for people recovering from surgery, executives, busy families, businesses with odd jobs, seniors, new moms, and anyone needing assistance. We have been taking care of my 85 year father-in-law with dementia and realized that, with the aging population, we are not the only ones in this situation. We feel our services would be useful to anyone dealing with aging parents. Our company is unique because we offer a variety of services in order to meet our client’s different needs. We clean, do yard work, walk the dog, shop for and pick up groceries, drive clients to their appointments, take children to their afterschool activities, help downsize homes, de-clutter, help pack if the client is moving, and much more. We have families of our own and know how busy life can be. Juggling work, the house, exercise, kids activities, and elderly parents can be daunting, especially during times of stress like holidays or special occasions. That’s where we come in. More and more families are using services like ours and delegating some of the growing responsibilities life throws at them. If you need a hand, give us a call. Trina & Debbie The Errand Running Team 778.895.9902 604.690.6477 www.errandrunningteam.ca
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Who: VERACIS® Meditation & Wellness Centre What: Veracis® Meditation is a blend of Eastern and Western, non-religious energy based philosophies designed to develop spiritual consciousness and personal growth. Where: www.veracis.ca Sit Down, Close your Eyes & Be Quiet! This phrase really captures what needs to happen first. Are you so tormented by excessive thinking, worry and stress that the thought of sitting still is overwhelming? Well, we make it easy for you to redefine your personal space, get your energy back, and start enjoying life with renewed enthusiasm, focus and trust. In simple terms, through meditation instruction, we teach you the tools you need to improve productivity, health, and well-being. You will experience the benefits immediately. 4 Ways to Start Meditating • Level I Spirit Awareness – 7, 90 min. enrollment series • Drop in Meditation – 1 hr, guided workshops, 5 days a week, ongoing • “Creating Abundance” Spring Retreat – May 23-25, 2014 • Workplace Wellness – group & corporate workshops What else do you do? Yoga classes in smaller enrollment groups so you receive personalized instruction. Spirit Spa services include energy readings, healings, massage, facials and reflexology. Our Gift to You! Visit us before April 30, 2014 and tell us you read this article to receive $10 off your next service. Regina Kaiser Veracis Wellness Inc. 604.461.5511 • www.veracis.ca
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Not flexible? Sit in your car or at a desk for a good part of the day? Feel tired and lethargic around 2pm everyday? Burnt out and feeling stressed from everyday pressure and commitment? If you answered yes to any of the above, you would benefit from some active stretching or yoga in your life. Yoga is about stretching…but it is also about stress management, breathing, strength and toning, and a deeper awareness of how you work and what you need to find a healthy balance in life. Most people in North America think yoga is what we call the postures and the classes we attend to move our bodies into those postures. However, yoga is so much more than this. Bringing some yoga into your place of employment could change the entire culture of your workplace – into a happier and fun place to work! Yoga offers many physical & mental benefits including: • Improved focus, reduced stress levels and greater ease in movement. • Combats repetitive stress injuries or postural imbalances that occur from long periods of sitting at a desk/computer. • An excellent way to highlight the importance of health within your company. • Boost employee moral. • Promotes teamwork. • A way for staff to engage with each other. • Relationship building. • Instills playfulness in tense working environments.
Two years ago, Michael went to the Pitt Meadows Boston Pizza with his resume. Michael has cerebral palsy and finds it difficult to stand for long periods of time. But, after interviewing, the managers agreed that Michael would be an excellent addition to the BP team building pizza boxes. He was incredibly excited to receive his uniform and start working. Unfortunately, Michael then received news that, due to cutbacks, he would not be able to keep his position. Disappointed but not discouraged, Michael set out to find employment again. One year later when the restaurant’s business had improved, Michael got a call from the managers at Boston Pizza. He had made such a positive impression that they called him personally to invite him back to the BP team. The opportunity has given Michael the ability to save money and be a part of a bustling business. Recently, Michael sought out the team at the Boston Pizza in Maillardville looking to augment his hours. Word had travelled about his hard work at the Pitt Meadows location, and the Maillardville managers welcomed him as one of the team. Michael’s hard work and determination landed him two positions with large Lower Mainland restaurants and make him a valuable asset to the Boston Pizza team.
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Whether you have a full class at lunch 1-2x a week, a weekly 15-20 minute stretch, a corporate retreat, part of a meeting/conference, a full wellness program or for staff team building, make yoga and wellness a priority where you work. You will have better employee retention, better sales and productivity, less sick days and happier employees!
Shannon is a teacher and a lover of yoga. Having yoga as a daily practice, has transformed Shannon’s life. She loves the freedom it provides in her body, the clarity in her mind, and how it has allowed her to find peace and become grounded in her day to day life. You can connect with Shannon by email at shannon@ ceiba-tree-yoga.com or visit her website for more information about how you can make yoga a part of your life. The Tri-Cities Chamber is bringing Shannon in for ‘Chamber Yoga’ on April 10! Come, de-stress, and bring a little yoga to your workday. Register at www.tricitieschamber.com.
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