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It’s sport, it’s science, it’s art — it’s chess: see page A3
By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Tri-City municipalities continue to fall behind the national and provincial average when it comes to ratios of police officers to population, according to Statistics Canada data released last week. The report said that nationally, there are, on average, 197 officers for every 100,000 people. In British Columbia the number is approximately 193:100,000. In the Tri-Cities, however, the numbers are considerably lower. In Coquitlam, the ratio is just 116:100,000 while in Port Coquitlam, the ratio is 110:100,000. Port Moody has the highest police-topopulation ratio of the three, with 155:100,000. see MAYOR, page A14
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From left, Isaiah Stevens, Adam Pruner and Marko Voskovic study the chess board during teacher Dejan Radic’s Chess 11 class at Terry Fox secondary school in Port Coquitlam.
Another $13M shortfall in SD43 More cuts are in works for ’14/’15
By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
School District 43 is expecting another budget shortfall next school year — $13.4 million — and will for the second year in a row have to cut jobs and other spending to stay in the black.
On Tuesday, at a sparsely attended town hall meeting, SD43 officials laid out the problem that will require another round of cost-cutting to balance the 2014/’15 budget. They blamed chronic underfunding by the provincial government and other cost pressures for the problem. Now, teachers, support workers, parents and others are being asked to
help come up with solutions to avoid deep staff cuts, and superintendent Tom Grant said no stone will be unturned to save money. “We are under such severe pressures that everything has to be considered,” Grant said Tuesday. “So, as a district team, we are looking at everything from staffing, to school programming, to the operations in schools to
cafeterias, to school supplies and other school efficiencies such as busing or any of the other operations we look at.” The anticipated shortfall is a daunting amount after two years of budget cutting but board chair Melissa Hyndes said it’s a structural problem that has been in the making for several years. see ‘SAME AS’, page A4
MORE BUDGET MEETINGS
SD43 budget meetings will be held at Winslow Centre, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam: • April 8, an open house from 6 to 8 p.m., and an opportunity for delegations to speak at 8:30, after the regular board meeting. • April 10, special public board meeting: more delegations at 7 p.m. • April 15, special public meeting: budget recommendations 7 p.m. • April 22, special public meeting: preliminary budget 7 p.m. • April 29: final budget meeting 7:30 p.m.
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SD43 superintendent Tom Grant speaks at a budget meeting Tuesday as trustees John Keryluk of PoCo (left) and Brian Robinson of Coquitlam listen.
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Businesses hit by thieves, according to Coquitlam cops’ latest hot spot list By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News
Several crime hot spots have been identified in the Tri-Cities as part of the RCMP’s most recent CompStat alert released Thursday. According to local Mounties, who police Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, the area bor-
dered by Hartley Avenue and Brigantine Drive, and Schooner Street and Fawcett Road has seen an uptick in break-ins to businesses. The incidents in the United Boulevard area appear to be occurring between Friday and Tuesday and the perpetrators cut fences to gain entry to the properties, police said.
Another business area in PoCo was also targeted by thieves over the last two weeks of the CompStat reporting period. Retail and business yards along Mary Hill Road from Wilson Avenue to Kingsway Avenue were broken into in incidents that took place over weekends. A third neighbour-
hood, on Coquitlam’s Westwood Plateau, has seen a rise in thefts from vehicles along Pinetree Way between Robson D r i ve a n d P l at e a u Boulevard. The suspects have been targeting the vehicles overnight on Fridays and Mondays in the last two weeks. As part of its crimer e d u c t i o n s t rat e g y,
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surprise house guest A Port Moody man got a surprise last week when he woke up in his St. Johns Street apartment and found a stranger sleeping on his couch. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of March 23, when a very drunk man who was staying with a friend in the building walked into the wrong unit and went to sleep. Port Moody police arrived a short time later and were able to wake the man up; no arrests were made. “He was extremely apologetic,”said Port Moody Police Department Const. Luke van Winkel.“He was staying with a buddy a few doors down and got the wrong door due to the high level of intoxication.There were no problems and everyone understood it was just a drunken mistake.”
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TRI-CITY SCHOOLS: Fox English teacher hopes others will teach chess, too
Chess skills are life skills: teacher Variety of kids learning chess, reaping benefits By Diane Strandberg
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n between PreCalculus and English class, some Terry Fox secondary students are learning about“knight forks”and other chess moves in a new course that is turning them into chess champions. Started by English teacher Dejan Radic the chess course began as a Grade 11 elective last year and, in September, a higher level Grade 12 version will be added. Radic, who grew up in what is now Serbia, says chess may be just a game but learning it takes skills that improve student academics, confidence and life skills. Making it part of the regular school curriculum is a smart move, he says, and is putting Fox on the map in another area besides sports, music and drama, for which it’s known. “It’s a sport of the mind. The more you get into it, it’s a science. And at the highest level, it’s an art,”he said. Recently, The Tri-City News attended a chess class and it didn’t take long for Radic and his 30 students to get down to business. After half an hour spent learning how to perform a knight fork to attack two opposing
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Left, Tanner Grist makes a play against Rhodesia Pentz in teacher Dejan Radic’s Chess 11 class at Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox secondary school. Above, Radic goes over some chess moves with students and peer tutors Becky Schwenneker and Linda Choi.
pieces simultaneously, the students set up chess boards and started to play. Don’t think this was a relaxing turn at the chess board. The Fox students quickly got into competition mode, slapping a timer after each move to keep the game on schedule. “It gets so intense in here,”said Rhodesia Pentz, who beat chess partner Tanner Grist for the first time. Radic says the course appeals to a variety of students, from jocks to
keen academics. But he’s really excited about how beneficial the course has been for students with learning challenges. There is much research touting the benefits of chess in education, and Radic is gratified to see them first-hand. “It’s quite amazing how chess class bridges the gap,”he said.“There is no handicap.” And he hopes other schools will soon follow suit, perhaps even using the curriculum he has created. Radic would like to see the chess course
in schools across B.C. as it is in 30 countries in Europe and elsewhere. Whether the students understand the bigger picture, it’s hard to say. Many who spoke to The Tri-City News said they took it for an easy mark or to be with friends. Unwittingly, it appears, they began to notice some side benefits. “It was my favourite class by far.You learn a lot, I was not expecting that,”said Becky Schwenneker, a Grade 12 student who is now a
peer tutor for the course. Marks are allocated not by the number of tournament wins but by the thought students put into each move. Radic looks over the chess score sheets and asks students to explain their thinking.“I am looking for the thought around the most pertinent move,” he said. Overall, the class seems to have boosted the school’s winning reputation. Most know about Fox’s prowess on the football field and basketball court but the chess
team is also earning a reputation, and most of the winners come from Radic’s chess class. In February, for example, the team won the regional championships, and some of the students also qualified for the provincials. That doesn’t surprise Radic, who says he has noticed that several of the students have become very competitive. Janek Kaznowski and Tristen Trolland, who were on the winning chess team, along with Schwenneker, Adam Pruner and Vassko Ivanov, said the chess course has helped them
think more clearly and focus more. Kaznowski said it even improved his grades. Radic can’t necessarily explain the science around it but he thinks that learning to plan moves and make good decisions on a chess board will surely help students do better in the future. “We are not just teaching them about the game, we are teaching them to make better decision in life,”Radic said, noting, “Chess has immediate feedback. It gives you life’s greatest skill and that is to look ahead.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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‘Same as last year, same problem’ continued from front page It took a while to notice it last year, she said, because of inaccurate revenue and expense projections. “Same as last year, same problem,” Hyndes said, warning parents to brace themselves for cuts that could affect things such as transportation. “Things that might have been protected won’t be protected any more.” For example, students who currently get bused to Moody middle school from Anmore and Port Moody’s north shore will need to find another form of transportation after the Eagle Mountain middle school opens next fall in Anmore. Moody middle busing cuts have been in the works for a while because the new school will be closer to students’ homes but the opening of the new school confirms the plan. But other busing reductions may have to be made, too, officials confirmed. As well, reductions may be considered for cafeteria service and other operations to keep the cuts away from the classroom. The full extent of cuts won’t be known until April 15, when the district’s leadership team makes its recommendations. The board plans to hear from members of the public at meetings over the next few weeks and pass a final budget on April 29.
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From left, SD43 trustees Keith Watkins (Port Moody), Diane Sowden (Coquitlam), Judy Shirra (Port Coquitlam), and Gail Alty and Gerri Wallis of Coquitlam at Tuesday’s budget meeting at Winslow Centre. The reasons for the deficit are many but officials say a major contributor is low student funding. Students in SD43 get $545 less than the provincial average this year and the amount will be further reduced by $59 next year, to $6,966 per student. In comparison, the provincial average for 2014/’15 is expected to be $7,538 per student. “You can extrapolate what that $500 means on a base of 31,000 students,” Chris Nicol, the district’s
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be funded. Funding for education “has been diminishing,” Grant said, acknowledging that trustees plan to meet with local MLAs today (Friday) but getting more money for education could be a hard sell given provincial focus on health care and infrastructure. “We’ve somehow got to change that,”he said. Coquitlam Teachers’ Association president Charley King said he was disappointed the district
is facing yet another budget shortfall but said he us pleased the information is being distributed so more people know what’s going on. “More information empowers people,” King said, although he acknowledged the district will have a hard time avoiding staff cuts given the severity of the problem. “They need to exhaust everything before cutting front line employees who work with kids,”King said.
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Staffing takes big bite Finding places to cut School District 43’s projected $13.4-million deficit next year will be tricky because staffing makes up so much of its costs — 91%, compared to a provincial average of 88.7%. The district also has higher staff benefits cost, spending 21.45% of its operating budget on benefits compared to the provincial average of 17.9% (while spending less on non-salary items, such as transportation and supplies, which account for 8.9% compared to the provincial average of 11.3%). At least a few of the cost pressures derive from efforts to heed an audit report into the district’s finances that called for more conservative estimating. For example, continuing education and international education revenue are projected to be lower and the district isn’t counting on receiving revenue held back for enrolment contribution, which amounts to a $1.8 million hit to the budget. Other additional expenses for which the district is planning include higher teacher benefit costs of $1.3 million, $700,000 in additional employee future benefits, $991,000 in wage increases for support staff, higher CPP, MSP and EI costs, and increased supply costs, among other things. The district also has to pay for new student tracking software implemented by the province at a cost of $225,000 and is a $661,000 cost for additional staffing for the new Eagle Mountain middle school in Anmore, plus higher gas and electrical costs of about $624,000. About $1.1 million is for program needs to support teachers and vulnerable students, as well as to pay for this fall’s trustees elections, but even that is a small chunk of the $270-million overall budget. In operating expenses alone, the district is anticipating a $10-million shortfall because of higher costs and lower anticipated revenue. As well, the district is trying to budget more prudently than in years past and wants to put $900,000 into a contingency fund while also having to pay back about $2.5 million next year to cover deficits from 2012/’13 and ’13/’14. Together, the higher operating deficit, debt repayment and contingency add up to $13.4 million, which the district is looking to find ways to cut over the next few weeks. More information about the budget and the public input process are online: visit www.sd43.bc.ca. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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It took more than a year for Elwin Mowry to find a family physician after his doctor retired and the Coquitlam man has one word for anyone in the same boat: persevere. Perseverance is what Mowry said it took to find a Port Coquitlam MD willing to take himself and his family on. “It got to be crazy,” said the retired Coquitlam banker, recalling his years of seeing a string of doctors for issues, such as a blood clot and his wife’s fibromyalgia, until they finally landed a family physician last year. It’s the same story faced by many people in the TriCities, where physicians willing to take on new patients are scarce. The problem isn’t confined to Port Coquitlam, Po r t Moody and Coquitlam. All over B.C., there are more people who need family physicians than there are doctors willing to take them on as patients. But this region is facing the double whammy of being one of the fastest-aging at the same time many doctors who practice here are also getting older and approaching retirement. Ten per cent of Tri-City residents are already over 65, according to Fraser Health statistics, and that number is slated to grow at one of the fastest rates
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Commerce to identify issues, then come up with solutions to improve people’s health. Dr. Lawrence Loh, medical health officer for the Tri-Cities and Burnaby, said the group has yet to establish its terms of reference but will look at ways to make it easier for people to make healthier choices. Looking more closely at the physician shortage may also be an issue that is tackled, Loh said, but the goal is to keep people healthy so they don’t need to see a doctor as often. “The most important message is that we… at Fraser Health are starting to realize that health isn’t something that happens
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Tri-City physicians would each need to take 308 more patients — in addition to the 1,200 they already serve on average — just to keep up. “As a full-service family doctor, I can tell you that’s impossible,”Ross said. Looked at another way, the Tri-Cities would need 50 more family doctors to meet current need. And as the population ages — and taking docs’ retirements into consideration — the number would increase to 80. “Optimizing of primary care physicians is actually crucially important,” Ross said, as is recruiting other health professionals, such as nurse practitioners, to
deliver primary care. A GP for Me has already been piloted in three other regions and Ross said the Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice is looking closely at the scope of the problem and coming up with solutions. For two local city councillors, the initiatives couldn’t come at a better time. Glen Pollock of Port Coquitlam and Rick Glumac of Port Moody are members of the Tri-Cities Municipal Advisory Board and say their cities are interested in collaborating with Fraser Health to deal with the problem. Pollock said the shortage of family physicians in the region is a crisis and something he hears about frequently. “I tell people it’s a provincial concern but the fact of the matter is, we are the closest to the people.” Glumac, meanwhile, said he’s optimistic the partnership with Fraser Health will help bring doctors to the Tri-Cities because more information will be shared and everyone will be on the same page. “If [doctors] want to go to an area and move their family, they’ll want to ask questions about that area. Fraser Health, if they have good communication with municipalities, they can provide that information accurately and encourage GPs to come here.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Lack of federal funding results in cut to English chat program Thousands of newcomers have been helped By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News
A YouTube video touting the benefits of English language practice groups has been posted by Share Family and Community Services just days after it announced the program had been cut. Share executive director Martin Wyant said the video had been in production months ago and the timing of its release has nothing to do with the decision by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to slash $50,000 in program funding. Newcomers who spoke on camera in the video said the English practice groups helped them deal with the loneliness and isolation of moving to a new country,
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Share Family and Community Services’ English language practice groups help about 400 people a year but, effective April 1, are being scaled back. and gave them a comfortable place to practise what they learned in regular ESL classes. Wyant said last week that CIC chose not to renew the funding after it took over responsibility for settlement programs from the province. He said he hopes Share can find other sources of funding to continue the
program, which helps 400 immigrants a year, but effective April 1, it will have to be scaled back. “It’s one of the more efficient and effective delivery models we’ve seen,” he said. “It relies heavily on volunteers. The community provides free space. And only one [staff] person is tied to it and it serves hundreds of
people every year. “It’s really an excellent model of service delivery,”Wyant said. The English practice groups started in 2005 in Coquitlam’s Cottonwood neighbourhood and expanded to 18 locations in the Tri-Cities, serving 5,809 newcomers from 45 countries. A CIC spokesperson
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The dog heard the cat burglar Coquitlam man convicted and sentenced Police are releasing home security tips after collaring a suspected cat burglar who entered people’s homes through unsecured doors and windows late at night and stole their valuables. The incidents took place in Burquitlam and Maillardville over
February and early March but on March 1, police caught up with longtime Coquitlam resident Paul Fontaine, 47, who was charged and convicted of possession of stolen property, driving while prohibited and breach of a probation, and given an 18-month sentence. The investigation took 18 weeks and a member of the Coquitlam RCMP’s prolific offender team says Fontaine
was a suspect in earlier crimes. “I noticed a pattern when I reviewed the break-in files and remembered a couple of cat burglars who were in the area years ago,” Cpl. Scott Grimmer stated in a press release. “I checked and found out one is in jail and the other one is not. “We worked around the clock looking for evidence to either prove or eliminate him as a sus-
pect. In about a week, we caught him allegedly in the act of committing more crimes.” Among the items stolen were wallets, purses, electronics and keys to homeowner’s vehicles and the thievery took place while people were sleeping. In one instance, caught on video, a dog attempted to alert the homeowners but was told to go back sleep. “We are advising ev-
Kia to United Blvd. A car dealership will soon operate among the furniture retailers, warehouses, industrial shops — and casino — on Coquitlam’s United Boulevard. Following a public hearing Monday, city council unanimously approved a bid from Kia West to rezone 1751 and 1991 United Blvd. — a site that has been vacant since Surfwood Supplies left two years ago. Last year, Kia West told council it was outgrowing its space on Lougheed Highway in Maillardville and wanted the land near the Hard Rock Casino. The M8 zoning in Pacific Reach Business Park doesn’t allow car dealerships but council was willing to make an exception to bring more retail business to the corridor. Kia West’s head office, currently on Hartley Avenue, will also move to the car dealership lot.
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Medical pot plan: Where confusion reigns AS I SEE IT Greg Knill Municipal governments are left out of the loop due to federal pot regulations
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t’s difficult to imagine a more botched rollout than the policies and procedures surrounding the use of medical marijuana in Canada. For years, municipal governments like those in Chilliwack and elsewhere in Metro Vancouver have sought clarity on an edict, set down not by elected officials, but by the courts. That decision — that the federal government must allow limited access to marijuana for medical purposes — has garnered nothing but confusion, regulator chaos and
a virtual cottage industry of illegal activity. The federal government’s recent attempt to patch the gaping holes left in the original “plan”is off the rails again following a recent Supreme Court of Canada injunction. That injunction is now being appealed by the federal government as it prepares to battle a constitutional challenge. Consequently, people who had been allowed to grow their own marijuana, but were told to stop by April 1, have no idea if, or for how long, they can produce their own drug. And the municipal governments, police and public safety officials expected to enforce or monitor these operations are once again scrambling. But if it’s a mess, it’s nothing new. Ever since the courts allowed the personal cultivation of marijuana for medical purposes, there has been confusion. Federal privacy laws prevented local governments from knowing where these cottage pot farms existed. They could be in the
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neighbour’s house or in an unused garage. That lack of clarity and accountability opened the system to abuse. Growers licensed to produce a specific amount for themselves could, with little oversight, produce extra to offset their costs. A legal grow op licensed for 74 plants in Cultus Lake, for example, was found to have 450 plants when it was busted a few years ago, police say. The new federal regulations that were to come into effect recently were supposed to change that. But once again, confusion prevails. That uncertainty helps no one. It fails the communities in which these lucrative and potentially illegal operations exist, and it fails the people who have come to count on the relief medical marijuana provides. Surely we can do better.
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“Ever since the courts allowed the personal cultivation of marijuana for medical purposes, there has been confusion... That lack of clarity and accountability opened the system to abuse. Growers licensed to produce a specific amount for themselves could, with little oversight, produce extra to offset their costs.” Greg Knill
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FACE TO FACE: Is British Columbia’s minimum wage too low?
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s of June 1, Ontario will have a minimum wage of $11, the highest in the country. As I write, I can already hear the baseless talking points coming from my colleague opposite: B.C. should be raising its wage even higher. How can people in Vancouver live on a wage of $10.25 an hour? Give the money to workers who can help buoy the economy. With all due respect, those are all red-herring arguments. First, there really aren’t many people in this province earning minimum wage: According to Statistics Canada, only 7.2% of workers, or 136,000 British Columbians, earn a wage of $10.25 per hour. Moreover, a lot of minimum wage earners in this province are students, newcomers to Canada and those who lack any real work experience. Increase the minimum wage and they may not have jobs anymore. The term“living wage”is also bandied about these days. Essentially, it is what it sounds like: a wage for the working poor that ensures one’s basic living expenses — food, clothing, shelter, transportation and childcare — can be met. The wage varies depending on the cost of living in your region; in Vancouver, for example, left-lean-
ing groups have pegged the living wage at $19.62/hour. But the Fraser Institute’s Charles Lammam says this is a foolhardy policy that can result in some unintended consequences. “When governments try to legislate wages, there’s typically a tradeoff. While some workers may benefit from a higher wage, their gain comes at the expense of others who lose as a result of fewer employment opportunities,”Lammam wrote in a recent report about living wages. “Employers respond to living wage laws by cutting back on jobs, hours and on-the-job training.” Certainly we shouldn’t ignore the number of people living in poverty. Governments can and should be at the forefront of making higher education more attainable, of matching job shortages with the unemployed and for facilitating a strong economy so demand for workers puts a natural pressure on wages. But individuals have a role to play, too: by making better choices, by putting off having children, by becoming fluent in English and by proactively pursuing education opportunities. That’s the way to increase wages, not by forcing small businesses to increase expenditures they can’t afford.
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“A lot of minimum wage earners in this province are students, newcomers to Canada and those who lack any real work experience.” Andy Radia
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n 1969, my minimum-wage job paid $1.25 an hour and a case of Lucky lager was $2.52 — two hours work for a case of beer. I couldn’t live on $8 a day so I quit after two weeks (quit the work, not the beer). Today’s minimum wage earners would need over $12 an hour to buy a case of beer for two hours work. Beer drinker or not, the beer-towage comparison is clearer than Fraser Institute statistics my antilabour colleague over there may throw around to try to show that higher wages, especially minimum wages, kill jobs, benefits and training opportunities, hurting the poor in the end. He’s saying that were the minimum wage still $8 per hour, where BC Liberals were content to leave it from 2001 until 2011, the poor would have been much better off, with lots more benefits and training to offset their having to work three hours to afford a case of beer. What a great idea. We’ve tried redistributing the money to the rich and the negative affect of this strategy on wage earners is significantly greater than the dreaded raising of the minimum wage could ever be.
So before they give the rest of the wealth to the top 1%, it’s time we re-thought the theory that higher wages hurt businesses and the economy — the opposite is true. Higher wages increase consumption and demand. When wage earners can afford to buy more lager or groceries, or new tires, they do. Business thrives, jobs are created. Yes, it’s time to break out some trickle-up economics. Drive up the minimum wage, encourage and reward businesses that offer living wages, give tax breaks to companies that raise workers’ wages 10% or more. Australia’s minimum wage is $16.91 per hour. Apparently, the Aussies missed the Fraser Institute’s data showing that rising wages kill jobs because the unemployment rate Down Under is 5.4% A rising tide (of wages) raises all boats. They help wage earners, families, businesses, government — and even the 1%. But beer-to-wage ratios and rising tide analogies aside, American president Franklin D. Roosevelt said it best in 1933:“No business which depends for its existence on paying less than a living wage to workers has any right to continue.”
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The Editor, I have read lots of negative things about the proposed new recycling program run by Multi Material BC. I’m not sure if it makes sense yet but perhaps it seems headed in the right direction. I measured the amount of local newspaper that landed on our doorstep one day last week; it was 790 grams (nearly 2 lb.). Then I removed all the flyers and measured just the newspapers themselves; as I suspected, it was a meagre 150 g, leaving 540 g of just flyers, or 80% of the total weight. Assuming half of the newspaper itself is also advertising, that leaves 90% of the total weight to be nothing but advertising. That is a whopping 180 lb. of newsprint dropped on each and every doorstep every year, of which at least 160 lb. is nothing more than flyers and ads. That is about 4,400 tons of nothing but flyers and ads in the Tri-Cities alone.
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Black Press, the owner of The Tri-City News and part of a B.C. newspaper effort to raise concerns about MMBC’s proposed costs to our industry, has been making these points to government and business groups: • We are not against recycling; in fact, newspapers pioneered the concept with the blue box years ago. • Newspapers are a product — the only product in the blue box — while packaging materials are wrapped or part of another product. • Newsprint has the highest recycling value in the blue box. • MMBC should be scrapped and control of recycling should return to the municipalities. • Newspapers and industry should be partners with government in recycling, as is done in Ontario. • Newspapers should be able to make their contribution in-kind, as is done in Ontario and as was originally agreed to by MMBC.
All of this eventually goes from the front door to the back door and into the recycling bin. Currently, municipalities — we taxpayers — are paying for this. If I understand the MMBC proposal, it will push part of this cost back onto the newspapers. To stay economically viable, newspapers will have to push this cost upstream onto advertisers — the
Safeways, Canadian Tires and Shoppers Drug Marts of the world — mostly on the flyer components of their overall bundles. That seems wholly fair. They should pay the cost if they are to advertise in a responsible and sustainable manner instead of getting a free ride on the back of taxpayers, which seems to be presently the case. Bruce Cutayne, Port Coquitlam
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Drew’s Belcarra book wins provincial honour A local politician has another title to add to his resume: award-winning author. Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew is the winner of the BC Historical Federation Book Award and the Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal for Historical Writing for his hardcover coffee-table book Forest and Fjord: The History of Belcarra. “All I can say is, ‘Wow.’ It is such an honour to receive this recognition,” Drew said about the award and medal, which will be presented to him June 6 in Surrey. This is the first book
The front cover of Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew’s awardwinning book. for Drew, who self-published the 544-page tome that included a fully referenced index and photographs illuminating Belcarra’s colourful history. It took Drew 10 years to gather the research
that covers the history of Belcarra and nearby areas. The book describes the living conditions of some of the earliest pioneers and the vacationers who were rowed to their cottages with supplies if they couldn’t afford their own boat. In those days, ferries, travelling post offices and grocery stores kept the isolated community on Indian Arm supplied with news and food. • More information about the book is available at www.belcarra.ca/ forestandfjord.htm.
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cop-to-population ratio is just one of several numbers that need to be considered. Crime rates, clearance rates, the number of calls and the public’s satisfaction with the department are equally important and paint a clearer picture of public safety in a community, he said. Port Moody is a city force that does not contract with the RCMP but Clay said that regional policing groups, including the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team or the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Services, take pressure off of the local detachment to focus on residents’ concerns. “Our department is primarily a patrol division,” he said. “It is easier to do when you don’t have members doing a homicide investigation or something that could take months or years.” Changes in crimereduction methods have also benefited Port Moody, which is one of the smaller forces in the Lower Mainland, Clay said. Targeting prolific offenders has increased the effectiveness of individual officers and helped lower crime rates, he said. “We have a small police force where police are always talking to each other,” said Clay. “Those dynamics can help a lot.”
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A Lower Mainland real estate developer is looking to build a neighbourhood pub and liquor store at the heart of Port Coquitlam’s new Fremont Village development. Last week, council voted in favour of receiving a report on a zoning amendment application that would allow 125 indoor seats and 52 patio seats at the establishment. An adjacent liquor store would be approximately 22,000 sq. ft. A number of businesses have been going up in the area and Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore believes that construction will be the precursor to residential development. “This is the heart of this development,” he said during last week’s meeting. “Hopefully, this pushes it over the so the rest can get developed.” According to a city staff report, a pub was tentatively proposed for a retail area that would centre around Village Drive. The document states that Onni is not sure exactly where it wants to put the pub
MAYOR GREG MOORE and is waiting to secure tenants before laying out the development. If the pub is built, it would be near an outdoor plaza and surrounded by retail buildings, including banks and grocery stores, said Coun. Mike Forrest, who chairs the smart growth committee. “The neighbourhood pub would provide an important gathering place for shoppers, employees and nearby residents to dine and socialize,” said the staff report. “These additional uses will contribute to the diversity of the retail merchandising mix.” In order for the pub to be approved, council will have to vote in favour of four readings of the zoning amendment bylaw and hold a public hearing on the proposal. Proponents would also need provincial approval. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
The city of Port Coquitlam is considering moving forward with a plan to build a community garden at Central Park to commemorate the municipality’s centennial last year. PoCo currently has one community garden located at Elks Park but a group of residents and the Rotary Club have been pushing for more space to grow organic fruits and vegetables. A non-profit group — the Centennial Community Garden Society — has been established to operate the new garden and the proposal will be considered at Wednesday’s health community committee meeting. If the garden receives the necessary approvals, it would be located on the east side of Central Park, separated from the baseball diamond by a line of trees. City staff would plough the soil, connect waterlines and remove the grass, after which the garden would operate at no cost to the municipality, according to a city staff report. The garden would also have to allocate plots to residents on a first-come, first-serve basis and organic gardening practices would have to be adhered to. If the healthy community committee approves the initial report, council would consider the proposal and consult with the public before it goes ahead with the plans.
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Human rights complaint over Anmore non-hire Village’s request to dismiss action was turned down By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS
A Human Rights Tribunal complaint against the village of Anmore will move forward after the municipality’s request to dismiss the action was denied last month. In documents filed with the tribunal, Rory Mandryk alleges that he was discriminated against on the grounds of physical and mental disability when he applied for a job as chief administrative officer of the village and was not hired. He claims that when he applied for the job, he was the village manager at Lions Bay but was on medical leave because he suffered from a depressive disorder. He alleges that he was the most qualified candidate for Anmore’s CAO position but was not given the job because of his medical condition. None of the claims have been proven in court or at a tribunal. Anmore denies the allegations and sought to have the complaint dismissed without a hearing on the grounds it has no reasonable prospect for success, an application that was denied in March by tribunal member Murray Geiger-Adams. “The material before me is sufficient to take Mr. Mandryk’s allegations beyond the realm of conjecture,” he wrote in his decision. “In these
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circumstances, I am not able to determine that his complaint has no reasonable prospect of success.” The issues date back to December 2011, when the village began its search for a new CAO, which is the highest staff position in Anmore. Mandryk, who was on leave from Lions Bay at the time, was informed by the outgoing Anmore CAO Howard Carley of the position and encouraged to apply. According to his complaint, Mandryk went for his first interview before Anmore councillors in March 2012 and was later contacted to discuss salary and benefits, according to court documents. In April he was again interviewed for the position. Tim Laidler, who was a councillor at the time, told The Tri-City News
that at this point in the process, four councillors agreed that Mandryk was the most qualified person for the job over the objections of Mayor Heather Anderson. But the documents claim that during an in-camera meeting, the lawyer for Anmore, who also represents Lions Bay, informed councillors that he “knew all the details of [Mandryk’s] disability and absences.” He urged staff to check the candidate’s references closely, according to the complaint. Based on this information, Mandryk claims that two of the four councillors who had initially supported his bid, changed their position. Last year, Laidler resigned his council position over the CAO hiring, a position that eventually went to Tim Harris.
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Laidler, who is mentioned in the tribunal documents, told The TriCity News at the time that the process was flawed and that the person who was hired was not the best candidate for the job. On Wednesday, he repeated some of those comments and said he had no regrets over resigning. “They selected a person that, in my opinion, was not qualified for the job,” he said. “However, Mr. Mandryk was a highly qualified candidate with a lot of experience.” Mayor Anderson did not return a request for an interview by The TriCity News. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
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OPINION: Multi Materials BC and business
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few months back, I received a notification that advised me I had to declare whether Buckerfields was a“producer”of printed paper or packaging material. If so, we would have to implement an“approved stewardship plan” to deal with the material. Otherwise, we would have to join another stewardship plan and pay fees to that plan holder. I thought it was a scam. But I looked into it further and determined that there were, indeed, regulatory provisions in effect that stated this very thing, and according to the regulations, Buckerfields is now a producer of printed paper and packaging material, with the best example being our feed bags. I then discussed the alternatives with a Ministry of Environment official and came to realize that we had no choice but to join the only approved stewardship plan in the province, Multi Material BC. We signed the MMBC contract but we also read it. And it stated that MMBC had to file audited financial statements on its website. I recently went to the site and there are no audited financial statements. Now, several months later, I have discovered the following: • MMBC is a corporation under the Societies Act comprised of three directors, two of whom live in Ontario. None of the directors have public-sector credentials. All of the directors represent large corporate interests. • MMBC is not accountable to any government agency, appointed official, elected official or any other government body other than the Registrar of Companies under the Societies Act. • MMBC is not gov-
erned by the province’s Financial Administration Act, which sets out the rules for the administration of all public monies. • None of the money collected by MMBC, including the fees Buckerfields is supposed to pay, go to the public accounts of the province or any other government organization. • MMBC is not subject to oversight by B.C.’s auditor general. • Under MMBC’s stewardship plan as approved by the provincial government, MMBC has the authority to charge companies such as Buckerfields unlimited fees based on whatever MMBC spends, regardless of what the actual costs are to recycle our feed bags and regardless of the fact that we already pay municipal taxes in all eight of our locations. • MMBC has the authority to come into any B.C. municipality and offer financial incentives to the locally elected government to do what MMBC wants in the area of waste collection and recycling; if the locally elected government refuses, MMBC has the authority to do what it wants anyway. • Municipal governments do not know the background of MMBC and don’t yet realize the fees that MMBC is charging to Buckerfields and all the other companies amounts to double taxation. • These governments are going to have to give up that tax base they have for waste collection and recycling because the shift to producers paying directly for waste collection and recycling eliminates the need and justification for consumers — i.e., property tax payers — to pay for these services through the municipalities. • The provincial government did not consult with the municipal governments or the public but companies like Buckerfields are pointing it out because until it is re-
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solved, we are being taxed twice for the same service and residential taxpayers (including me) are being taxed for something that someone else is paying for. • Taxpayers and municipal governments were not consulted as to whether they really want to shift the financing and control of municipal waste and recycling services out of the municipal jurisdiction — that is, the jurisdiction of democratically elected municipal officials into the hands of a corporation that is accountable to no one and is outside the jurisdiction of the auditor general. • Taxpayers and voters are unaware the fees being charged by MMBC are so onerous that they could cause newspaper closures and job losses of 300 to 500 in the newspaper industry in British Columbia, even though recycled newsprint is actually very valuable. In finding all this out, I lament the fact that none of this was introduced into the legislature for proper debate because it means that instead of spending my days managing the sale of chicks and garden supplies at Buckerfields, I have to spend my time trying to revive democratic processes in B.C., retroactively. I find it appalling. My position as of the time of this writing is this: We ain’t paying a dime to MMBC and neither should anyone else, at least not until: • The provincial government reconciles what it is doing with the municipal governments and municipal taxpayers so that taxpayers don’t have to pay twice. • Any monies charged under the auspices of the
recycling regulation are included in the public accounts of the province and subject to the provisions of the Financial Administration Act and the Auditor General Act. • Whatever is going to be done is introduced into the legislature in the form of a bill so that the proper public debate can occur. • Insofar as MMBC has not filed its audited financial statements since inception, and the period of time not reported spans more than two years, and insofar as MMBC is actually a taxing and funding agency, there be an independent public enquiry into the financial operations, sources and uses of funds, contractual procedures and expenditures of MMBC. No, Buckerfields is not paying a dime until this cash and power grab is unraveled and revealed for what it is. One final word: 96% of all printed paper and packaging material is already being picked up or deposited into municipally financed facilities. Despite what MMBC is saying, at least 53% of that is already being recycled and it is very likely that number was seriously understated to give the government a reason for its MMBC cash and power grab. In reality, there is no basis for setting up a recycling dictatorship and charging punitive fees to companies like Buckerfields. Recycling is a booming business, with rapidly increasing prices of marketable commodities. Could that be why the board of MMBC is all big business and outside the jurisdiction of the auditor general? We don’t have to change a thing to see recycling take off in B.C., in the hands of our elected municipal officials. We need to send the MMBC regime to the recycle bin. Kelvin McCulloch is CEO of Buckerfields, a chain of farm and garden stores.
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GARDEN SHOW
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Port Coquitlam Spring Garden Show wants to thank the following for making our first event a huge success. The Plant Place – for being a wonderful sponsor of the show. Tri-City News – for getting the word out and always being there to help the Community. Donations of gardening items for the draw from the following: Bee Diverse Lee Valley Tools Meadows Landscape Supply PoCo Building Supplies Art Knapps Triple Tree Nurseryland West Coast Seeds Nutri-Lawn Briarwood Creations
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THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: Reaveley fundraiser, bottles for the Scouts and a free dip at Chimo
Moody artists go KaBoom! Compiled by Janis Warren
TIPS FROM FLORIDA
THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Port Coquitlam author Florida Ann Town will be the guest speaker at the Tri-City Wordsmiths’ meeting, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam). Her talk, titled What To Name the Baby?, is about how authors choose names for their characters and books. The event will also include a launch of her seventh and latest book, On The Rim. Books and refreshments will be available. Call 604-475-2875 or email pandorabee1@gmail.com.
TODAY: Friday, April 4 ART SHOWS
Tour Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) this weekend to look at the new month-long exhibits by painters Ronald G. Straight (Interpreting Nature) and Alexandra Edmonds (Lay of the Land) as well as Clay For You’s ceramic display (The Classic Silhouette of Korean Pottery), which marks 10 years of the Tri-City group. Call 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca.
GROOVY
UBC’s CiTR DJ Nick, the host of Sunday’s radio show La Fiesta on 101.9 FM, will be the guest at the salsa and Latin dance party at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Presented by the Hot Salsa Dance Zone, the event starts with a dance lesson for beginners from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $10 at the door or in advance by calling 604-7254654 or visiting hotsalsadancezone.com.
FOR THE KIDS
Support the Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity, which for its third year is hosting a gala dinner at Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St., Coquitlam) to help families with children who have lost a loved one. The event at 6:30 p.m. will be held on the birthday of Reaveley, a Coquitlam mother-of-four who was killed in a car accident. Tickets are $44.80 by calling 604-339-6658 or emailing kjemoore@hotmail. com. For more information on the charity, visit crccs.ca.
KABOOM!
Port Moody explodes with art tonight with its first major gathering of visual, literary and performing artists — many of whom will display their skills at city hall (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). The event, called KaBoom!, at 7 p.m. is free and for all ages; however, registration is required by going online at portmoody. ca/kaboom.
SWEET MUSIC
Sit back and relax as the Handel Society of Music hosts a choral recital of St. John’s Passion by J.S. Bach at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (140 Moody St., Port Moody) at 7:30 p.m. Call 604-461-1369.
Sunday, April 6
THE BRITISH ARE COMING
FROM THE FARM
Catch Port Coquitlam teacher Damon Calderwood and his acting partner-in-crime, Gordon Roberts, in Holmes and Watson Save the Empire, which runs tonight and tomorrow at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). For tickets at $39/$30/$15, call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
It’s time to fill the fridge with fresh fruits and veggies — as well as other goods — from Metro Vancouver vendors at the farmers’ market, held in front of the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit makebakegrow.com.
BACKYARD WALK
Lace up your waterproof boots and be guided through the Riverview Hospital grounds by Don Gillespie and other Burke Mountain Naturalists members. Meet at 1 p.m. on the uphill side of the Henry EssonYoung building, for the two- to three-hour hike. Call 604-290-9910 or visit rhcs.org.
Saturday, April 5 BOTTLE DRIVE
The 1st PoCo Scouts will collect empty cans and bottles from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kilmer elementary (1575 Knappen St., Port Coquitlam). For assured pick-up, call 604970-2579. Also, the 12th Coquitlam Scouts will have its drive of refundable containers from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the area from King Albert Avenue south to Cape Horn Avenue, west to Montgomery Street and east to Mariner Way. Donations can be left on the doorstep, marked 12th Coquitlam. To drop off empties, go to Mundy Road elementary school (2200 Austin Ave., Coquitlam). Email bottles@12thcoquitlamscouting.ca.
GROWING CONNECTIONS
ON THE CATWALK
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Mixed media artists Larissa Blokhuis and Cheryl Hamilton feature their work in a new exhibition, titled Growing Connections, that opens today at 2 p.m. at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (behind Port Coquitlam city hall). Blokhuis works with glass, felt and other mediums while Hamilton concentrates on painting and illustration. Their show ends April 28. Call 604-927-8400.
Aerial Embrace by Larissa Blokhuis is part of a new display, titled Growing Connections, at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village (behind PoCo city hall) that opens Saturday at 2 p.m.
STORY TIME
Port Coquitlam residents of all ages can join — or cheer from the sidelines — the lap swimmers at theYouth Swim-a-thon, held from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Hyde Creek recreation complex (1379 Laurier Ave., Port Coquitlam). Sponsored by VanCity, Sport
New family story times start today at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way), running every Saturday until May 24. The drop-in program is from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and repeats at 1:30 to
2 p.m. Join the librarians as they introduce stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes for the entire family. Registration is not required. Call 604-554-7334 or visit library.coquitlam.bc.ca.
SWIM-A-THON
Method Consulting and the Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam, the third annual city event is to support disadvantaged young people and provide them with life skills and employment training in aquatic lifesaving and children services. Students from Terry Fox and Riverside secondaries are taking part as well as the Suwa’lkh Learning Centre. Besides the swim, there will be face painting, games and art activities; refreshments are provided by Starbucks and Hyde Creek Express Café.Visit pocoyouth.com.
The Glen Pine 50-plus Society hosts its spring fashion show and tea from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam), with garments from By Berit Boutique, Creekside Fashions, Jones International of NewYork and Mr. Big and Tall. Admission is $8 for society members and $13 for non-society members. Parking available in the Coquitlam city hall lot on Burlington Street. Bring your tea cup and tea pot if you want. To register, call 604-927-6940.
GIVE THANKS
RCCG Trinity Chapel will serve up its free monthly Thanksgiving lunch at its facility (1932 Cameron Ave., Port Coquitlam) from 2:30 to 4 p.m. to those in need. Food hampers will be available. To reserve a seat, call 604-4743131 or visit rccgtrinitychapel.com.
FREE DIP
Don your bikini or trunks for a free swim at Chimo Pool in the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (644 Poirier St., Coquitlam), courtesy of Westminster Savings credit union. The swim is from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 604-927-6027. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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books plus: What’s on in Tri-City libraries
MOULDINGS Trivia, games and TAG MANTELS FLOORING &
Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
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• Family storytime: Join librarians for stories, songs, finger plays, and rhymes for the whole family. Share a special moment with your child that will encourage their imagination and build a lifelong love of reading on Saturdays, April 5 to May 24, 11 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 2 p.m. No registration needed, just drop in. • Mouse skills: If you need to learn how to use a computer mouse, this is the class for you. Librarians will go over the proper way to move the mouse, click, scroll, and more using exercises designed to teach and improve these skills. The class runs Thursday, April 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Poirier branch. Registration is required for this free program, as space is limited. Call the reference
desk at 604-937-4144 to register. • Quiz night: Friends of Coquitlam Public Library Society hosts its annual quiz night fundraiser at the City Centre branch; doors open at 6:45 p.m., quiz goes from 7:30 to 10 p.m.You can participate in teams of eight — either form a group with seven friends or sign up individually and you’ll be placed with a team. Tickets cost $25 and include food, coffee and a chance to win a door prize. For information or to buy a ticket, call 604-937-4130. Proceeds support literacy projects for children and adults living in Coquitlam, and the city’s new library. For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
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• Board games: Celebrate International Table Top Day tomorrow (Saturday) by dropping in to play games at Port Moody library. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you can
demo award-winning games, including Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, Tsuro and more. Kids, teens and adults can test new co-operative games and brain teasers from the Village Toy Shop, and a toyologist will be on hand at 11 a.m. to discuss the best games for younger players. Play the library’s games, or bring your own to join in the fun. Info: tabletopday. com. • Get to know your iPad: You are the owner of an iPad. If you haven’t had a chance to explore your new device or don’t know where to start, bring your iPad to PoMo library Tuesday, April 8, from 2 to 3 p.m. and librarians will explore the basics. No registration required. For more information, visit library.portmoody. ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
TERRY FoX
• TAG, you’re it: Fox’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) advises and helps to plan and develop teenoriented programs and services. TAG members
Grief group Crossroads Hospice Society is offering a free compassionate grief support groups running for eight weeks this month and next in the Tri-Cities. This group is designed to assist you in exploring and expressing the many thoughts and feelings associated with the grief process. “Gathering with others who have also experienced loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways to cope with grief,” Castine Breckwoldt, Crossroads’ bereavement services coordinator said in a press release. “The group provides a safe place for the participants to be genuine in their expression of grief. They find comfort in sharing their stories and learn that their responses to grief are normal.” The group is facilitated by staff and volunteers who have graduated from Crossroads’ 30hour visiting volunteer program and have completed the bereavement facilitator training. It runs for eight consecutive Thursdays from April 10 to May 29, 7 yo 9 p.m. To register, contact Castine Breckwoldt at 604-949-2274 or castine. breckwoldt@crossroadshospice.bc.ca. For more information, visit www.crossroadshospice.bc.ca/support.
organize programs for teens, volunteer as reading buddies and help with other library events. Meetings are fun and always include snacks. As well, TAG membership looks great on resumes, job and college applications, and volunteer hours are granted for attending monthly meetings and volunteering at library events. membership is open to all teens. If you’d like to join, visit the library to pick up an application or attend the next meeting on April 15 from 7 to 8:30 pm.; registration is required. In addition, Teens @ FVRL is an online space where teens can find book reviews, library happenings and other fun stuff. Find it on Fox’s Facebook page. And be sure to check out the homepage for more information and access to our other social media channels and interactive catalogue. For more information, visit www.fvrl. bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-9277999.
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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: Third place for Meredith, hockey club helps hospice, awards galore GOOD TEACHER
A Maple Ridge teacher with long-time roots in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam will be honoured next week with the 2014 UBC Alumni teaching award. Scott Ormiston, a Centennial secondary grad who works in the Aboriginal Education Department in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district, has been credited with the success of helping to boost aboriginal graduation rates.
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A Riverside secondary grad took third place in CBC’s Recipes to Riches. Jesse Meredith won the spot in the reality TV show finale on Wednesday night, losing out to Halifax’s Cyra Belbin who took home the top prize of $250,000 for her Mexi Mac ‘n Cheese Bites. Meredith, an actor, whipped up milk chocolate raspberry cheesecake cupcakes and won $25,000 for his dessert that is now on the shelves at Loblaw grocery stores.
Preemies born at Royal Columbian Hospital, which serves the Tri-Cities, and their families will get help thanks to Variety - The Children’s Charity, which last month donated $136,387 to the health-care institution. The money will be used to buy two Giraffe incubators for RCH’s Variety NICU.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 7:30PM Learn about Butoh, the Japanese dance aesthetic that inspires the work of Kokoro Dance Company’s Jay Hirabayashi and Barbara Bourget. Together they have choreographed over 150 dance works and have presented more than 1000 performances since 1986. As producers of the Vancouver International Dance Festival, Jay and Barbara have been redefining the meaning of Canadian culture through culturally diverse contemporary dance. Through videos and stories, they will discuss the art of survival as professional dancers. Audience Q & A to follow.
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Faculty Concert: All in a Garden Green SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 7:30PM Join harpist Rebecca Blair and friends as they invite you into their garden of musical delights. This harp concert will feature a bouquet of tunes and songs, old and new, exotic and familiar. Take an enchanted journey through a beautiful soundscape filled with music from soulful airs to lively Celtic melodies.
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ABOVE: Crossroads Hospice Society netted a $1,268 donation last month from the Port Moody Oldtimers Hockey Association. The money was collected through the league’s hockey pool/raffle. “As local residents, most league members have had some degree of interaction with the Crossroads Hospice palliative care facility across the street from our arena, including its caring for some association members,” said PMOHA board member Kevin Luckhart in a news release. PHOTO SUBMITTED
RECOGNIZED
An Anmore resident is one of 36 recipients of this year’s BC Community Achievement Awards. Gordon Marks will get his accolade from Premier Christy Clark and Keith Mitchell, chairperson of the British Columbia Achievement Foundation, on April 29 at Government House.
PRESIDENT’S
A Port Coquitlam business has earned a national award from Ford of Canada.
On Tuesday, Metro Ford Motors took the 2013 President’s Award Diamond Club accolade for superior customer satisfaction and sales.
SHRED SHARE
A Coquitlam RCMP “shred it”document event last weekend translated into 667 pounds of food plus $490 in donations for the Share food bank, said Cpl. Jamie Chung. “Kudos goes to everyone who helped out and especially to our volunteers who spent a part of the day to make a positive difference in the lives of many less fortunate in our community,”he said in a news release.
BALLET CHAMP
A 15-year-old Port Coquitlam girl who was born a right-arm amputee is pursuing her dream of being a ballerina thanks to the War Amps Champ Program. Julianna Russo received a specially made artificial arm with a flexible wrist and fingers that helps with pushing and spinning and allows her more freedom.
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If you have ever questioned that Kia knows how to make good quality cars just look at these new products. Zack Spencer
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – Kia rounds out its attack on the country’s best-selling cars with the launch of the final two models to the Forte lineup. Last year Kia introduced their all-new Forte sedan to compete with such top sellers as the Honda Civic, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra. This week, the 5-door hatchback version called Forte5 and the coupe, called Forte Koup begin arriving in dealerships. The launch of these two vehicles took us from Huntington Beach, California, through the mountains and desert to Borrego Springs and then back through the mountains to San Diego. The terrain varies from massive California highways to very twisty mountain passes and vast desert valleys. Stunning scenery and a recommended drive for any sightseer or driving enthusiast. Looks The Forte5 is the more practical of the two new Kias with a hatchback design that sets it apart from the competition. Many competitors don’t offer a hatch so this is sure to be noticed by people who need extra storage and passenger room. Sold with a new base 2.0L engine or an optional 1.6L turbo engine, there are varied looks depending on which trim is chosen. The non-turbo Forte5 gets a front grille similar to the sedan with a smaller lower intake and a larger grille opening. The Forte5 SX turbo gets the same grille as the Koup, with the opposite
front treatment, a bigger lower opening and a injection engine with a solid 201hp and 195 lb.smaller, more aggressive grille. The great news ft. of torque that comes on at a very low 1750 is that all Forte5 and Koup models come with RPM. The turbo also gets a stiffer suspension, alloy wheels; 16-inches on the Forte5 and 18bigger wheels, sharper steering feel and shorter inch alloys on the turbo version. The Koup has gear ratios from first to third gear. This makes 17-inch base alloys or 18-inches on the turbo. the car livelier and handles better but it also Inside makes the car a bit twitchy on the highway I drove the top Turbo version of the Forte5 and when driving straight. the base, non-turbo version of the The base 2.0L would be my choice. Koup. Both have an amazing level 173hp is loads for a car of this of interior refinement. If you have size and the smaller wheels and ever questioned that Kia knows less aggressive suspension might how to make good quality cars, be a better day-to-day driver. Eijust look at these new products. ther way, Kia has kicked things up The switches and dials look and a notch and both are fun to drive feel first rate and the layout is and never feel underpowered. logical and easy to use. Verdict Koup can actually fit adults up Kia has been The Forte5 starts at $19,495 and to six feet. The dash has either a growing steadily since tops out at $28,395 for a turbo conventional radio layout with with navigation. The Koup comes a smaller screen but when the it entered Canada backup camera is added on either fifteen years ago and with a few extra standard features model, the screen jumps to 6-inchand it runs from $20,895-$28,695. with new products es and becomes a touchscreen Some might think that the higher device. If the buyer wants the like the Forte5 and end models are getting expensive navigation system, then the top but they have features such as Koup, there is no turbo model with luxury package reason to believe the dimming rearview mirrors, power is needed. outside mirrors and heated rear trend will end. The front seats sit high off the seats that are not generally availfloor for good outward visibility. able in this class. Zack Spencer What continues to amaze me is Kia has been growing steadily the level of equipment Kia offers since it entered Canada 15 years from standard Bluetooth and satellite radio to ago, and with new products like the Forte5 and optional heated and cooled seats, heated rear Koup, there’s no reason to believe the trend seats, heated steering wheel, power folding will end. outside mirrors and more. True luxury touches. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca Drive The Lowdown Kia has put some punch into both the base and Power: 1.8L 4-cylinder with 132hp or 140hp turbo versions of the Forte5 and Koup. The base Fill-up: 8.6L/5.8L/100km engine is a large 2.0L direct injection engine (city/highway Forte5 auto) with 173hp. In comparison, the top selling Civic has 143hp. The turbo model gets a 1.6L direct Sticker price: $19,495-$28,395
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Confessions of a Curber... Meet Walt. He lives with his wife and two teenagers in a quiet neighbourhood. Walt goes to work every morning, provides for his family and chats with his neighbours. Walt has a secret. He’s no Walter White from“Breaking Bad.” But, his love for quick cash and high profits drive him to a sideline that makes us all a little less safe and costs some their savings. Walt is a curber. Walt has no shame! This week he sells a stolen car.
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portion of the package adds a power express open/close sunroof to the mix. After I switched into this mindset, I found I was able to alleviate my frustrations of what the GT didn’t have, but what it did have. Additionally, a feature that I love about the Dart – and all other Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler products – is the Uconnect media interface. The GT comes standard with the 8.4-inch touchscreen and is a dream to work with. Large icons, easy prompts and a no-fuss approach to pairing your handheld device to the Bluetooth system all come standard. Whether taking the GT for a drive in the city or on the open road, it does have some solid legs to stand on. alexandra.straub @drivewaybc.ca
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Marvelling at new Mercedes in Marseille Marseille, France – The mid-sized C-Class is the most popular and affordable Mercedes-Benz sedan and about 8.5 million of them have been produced, since it was introduced in 1993. Mercedes engineering typically operates on a seven-year “circle of life” production run and an allnew generation of C-Class will arrive in Canada, as a 2015 model year vehicle, this summer. In brief, it’s bigger and better. But real progress is in the details. This C-Class is lighter, safer, comes with a choice of two more powerful (yet more fuel-efficient) new engines, uses even more advanced technologies, plus its body is more aerodynamic and, to my eyes, better looking. The south of France global launch location, even though I had to share it with more than 800 other auto writers, was another nice bonus.
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There’s no pricing available at this time, but we do know the initial trim levels offered in Canada will be a C300 and a C400. A sporty AMG edition, called the C63, will also be added to the line in January 2015. Although not official, a diesel edition is also expected to be added in 2015. An optional (Airmatic) air suspension is offered for the first time in C-Class. It allows a driver to choose between Comfort, Eco, Sport, and
Sport+ settings via an Agility Select switch on the console. The 4MATIC all-wheel drive system is, as before, the other major option. Also available is a Sport Package that includes AMG trim upgrades, wheels and front brake system. The C-class has classic rear-drive vehicle proportions with a long hood (with a choice of two front grilles) and a short rear deck. It looks like a smaller version of the top-line, and redesigned last year, S-class, especially the new LED headlights and taillights. Compared to the current
Confessions of a Curber
Noodling on the web one morning I found out that I was selling vehicles illegally. If I was in the business of selling, I need to be licensed as a dealer. Oh well. Everything’s been working out just fine for me. I skated through those recent bad deals. My previous sales were a distant memory – I was eager to start selling more. So, I decided to up my game a bit. I got a low-end truck and a car from an auction and another car from a new parking lot friend. I put ads for all three vehicles on Craigslist. Of course my ads said they were all real gems. You’d think people might see through my ads. “Need to sell fast, so price is flexible. Call with best offer.” And my cell number was the same for all three. Would anybody notice? The first two cheaper vehicles sold quickly. The last one took a bit longer to sell. Of course, it was the one I was most eager to sell. Why, you ask? Well, not that I passed the information along, but the auction provided vehicle history reports for the first two. I had no information on the last. So, I bought ICBC and CarProof vehicle history reports. I wanted to educate myself. To my surprise, there was a statement in both reports that the vehicle was possibly “stolen*.” I knew I had to sell it fast. I mean, I’d paid for it and I knew my new “friend” wouldn’t take it back. Four days later, I got a call from a young
“Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice!” woman. She asked if the car would fit a family of four. “Definitely!” I practically screamed. I was a wreck during this sale. I just needed to get rid of this car – fast. I told the nice lady the details of the car. Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice! I told her I was in a hurry to visit my mum in the hospital. She was in a hurry too – her three-year-old was anxious, pulling at her pant legs. She seemed to not want to be there as much as me. Finally, she agreed to buy the car. Phew! I was saved. Whatever happens next, I don’t care. It’s her problem not mine. I quickly changed my phone number (again). Weeks later, I saw her on the news – with kid still at pant legs – talking to a reporter. Apparently, the car was towed away by the police. And yes, she was trying to find me. Had I covered my tracks? I agonized.
*How can a stolen vehicle be sold? Curbers often break the law by bridging a title. Instead of registering a vehicle in their name within 10 days after a purchase, as required, they leave it in the name of the previous owner. This keeps their name out of the chain of title and from being caught with a stolen vehicle or one that would not be able to be registered or insured for another reason.
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C-Class it’s longer, lower and wider and is now close in size to a 90s E-Class. Its extended wheelbase also helps create more interior space, especially for rear seat passengers.
The big change under-hood is a four-cylinder turbocharged 2.0-litre, in the C300, that’s max rated at 235 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. While it produces more power than the outgoing base V6, I found the initial power surge, when you push on the gas pedal, overly aggressive. In fairness, the North American edition will come with different throttle mapping. The twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 in the C400, on the other hand, is a beauty.
It can pump-out up to 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. More importantly, it does so in a quieter, smoother and effortless fashion that most drivers expect when at the wheel of a Mercedes. Both engines come with idle fuel saving start/stop systems and are mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. The list of standard and available high-tech active safety features is simply amazing. It includes almost everything that’s available in the top-line S-Class, which is
touted as the world’s safest car. Intelligent Drive is an optional suite of technologies that includes autonomous braking with pedestrian recognition, a low-speed heavy traffic auto-pilot feature, active parking assist and a 360-degree camera setup with numerous views of immediate surroundings. bob.mchugh @drivewaybc.ca • A more detailed version of this review can be found at drivewaybc.ca
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Magnitude 9? Quake prof at Burke meet Over the past 30 years, scientists have pieced together various lines of evidence and concluded that the largest earthquakes on Earth occur on our doorstep. Although no large earthquake has happened along the B.C. coast since European arrival, the geologic record shows that 20 such earthquakes have occurred in the past 10,000 years, most recently in 1700. One of the scientists who has contributed to this knowledge will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday’s meeting of the Burke Mountain Naturalists. John Clague is professor and Canada Research Chair in natural hazards research, earth sciences at Simon Fraser University. Clague is also the author of two popular books on the geology and geologic hazards of southwest British
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gins at 7:30 p.m. on April 8 in the hall of Como Lake United Church, which is located on the corner of Marmont Street and King Albert Avenue in Coquitlam. Everyone is welcome to attend and there is no charge. For more information, call 604-936-4108 or 604461-3864, or visit www. bmn.bc.ca.
CommUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, APRIL 5
• 1st PoCo Scouts bottle drive, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Kilmer elementary school, 1575 Knappen St., PoCo. For assured pick-up, call 604-970-2579. • 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.” 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 to Montgomery Street and east to Mariner Way. Donations of all refundable containers can be left on your doorstep in bags or boxes marked “12th Coquitlam” if you will not be at home. You may also drop off empties at Mundy Road elementary school (corner of Austin and Mundy). Donations also accepted year round; email bottles@12thcoquitlamscouting.ca to arrange pickup.
SUNDAY, APRIL 6
• RCCG Trinity Chapel free monthly thanksgiving lunch, 1932 Cameron Ave., PoCo, 2:30-4 p.m. Food hampers will also be available. Registration: 604-474-3131 or www.rccgtrinitychapel.com. • Burke Mountain Naturalists host 2-3hour “backyard” walk at Riverview; discover the beauty of the natural spaces on the Riverview Hospital grounds with Don Gillespie and other BMN members. Wear waterproof boots and dress appropri-
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• PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society’s Rhymes of Times, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Heritage at Leigh Square, 2100–2253 Leigh Sq. (access off McAllister Street); reminiscing session will be focusing on proper names — share the stories behind our names. Pre-registration is required to ensure small groups. Info: julies@pocoheritage. org or 604-927-8403. ately for the weather. Meet at 1 p.m. on the uphill side of the Henry Esson Young building. Site map: www. rhcs.org. Info: 604-2909910. • Glen Pine 50Plus Society spring fashion show and tea, 1-3:30 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt. Coquitlam. Admission: for members, $8; non-members, $13. Registration: 604-9276940. Fashions featured from By Berit Boutique, Creekside Fashions, Jones International of New York, jewelry sales and Mr. Big and Tall fashions. Parking available in city hall lot on Burlington Street. Bring your tea cup and tea pot if you prefer.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8
• Burke Mountain Naturalists’ monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam. Speaker: SFU professor John Clague, who will describe how scientists learned that the largest earthquakes occur off the B.C. coast. Free and all are welcome. Info: 604-9364108 or www.bmn.bc.ca.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a stamp presentation, visitors welcome, in McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Stamp swap and shop at 7 p.m., presentation after 8 p.m. Info: www.stampclub. ca or 604-941-9306.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10
• Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., PoCo Shaughnessy Care Centre, 2250 Wilson Ave., PoCo. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778-789-1496. • Caregiver Support Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Maillardville community centre, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778-789-1496. • Women’s Connection Luncheon, sponsored by Tri-City Christian Women’s Club, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Presentation: Karin Edherghee, with a wedding attire fashion show. Speaker: Joy Fera on “Beyond Gold Medal Achievement.” Reservations by April 8: Frieda, 604-937-7198.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
• Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome. Info: Karen, 778-789-1496.
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• Give her Wings, Soroptimist International of the Tri-Cities’ annual gala, Inlet Theatre at Port Moody city hall; cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m., awards at 7:30 p.m. Features appetizers and desserts, music by GMR, silent/live auctions, annual awards presentations, raffle. Info and tickets: B. Kelly, 604-945-7071. CTR141015TA_16_TriCtyNws.TCN.indd 1 Process CyanProcess MagentaProcess YellowProcess Black
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Not just skin deep By Dr. Briana Peddle Guest Column
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our skin is your largest organ and, for some people, it is a large health concern. Eczema affects roughly six million people in Canada and most cases first appear before the age of five. I’ve seen countless new patients come in with a bag full of medicated creams, washes, moisturizers, etc. on which they’ve spent a fortune with little improvement, or whose skin problems return as soon as they stop using these topical products. This is because addressing the root cause of eczema requires looking from the inside out rather than simply managing symptoms from the outside in. What’s happening on the outside of your body — your skin — is a reflection of what is happening on the inside; for example, food sensitivities can contribute to eczema. Food reactions cause the lining of your digestive tract to become inflamed and damaged, allowing minute particles of undigested food into your blood stream. These particles are attacked by your immune system and can travel to your skin, causing inflammation and the eczema reaction. The most common food allergies and sensitivities associated with eczema are dairy, eggs, peanuts, soy and wheat. Many people with food sensitivities have digestive symptoms like gas, bloating, IBS or belly aches, but for many, eczema may be the only sign of food sensitivities.
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Healthy skin starts on the inside, writes Dr. Briana Peddle. Dehydration also contributes to skin problems. The most obvious connection is that low fluid intake contributes to dry skin and in people with eczema, this can aggravate painful cracking and slow skin healing. But keep in mind that not all fluids are created equal. Coffee and black teas are diuretics, so rather than contributing to your daily fluid intake, they are actually taking away from it. Juice and sodas are very high in sugar, causing a spike in your blood sugar and other unwanted effects, so sodas should be avoided and juice should be limited to small servings of fresh green juices, or at the very least watered down and enjoyed in moderation. Things like smoothies, homemade soups and vegetables can contribute towards your daily fluid intake. The average woman should aim for roughly two litres of water each day and the average man should aim for roughly three litres per day. It is important to consider what is being put on your skin in addition to what you are putting in your mouth. Body products should
be natural and free of dyes, chemicals and additives. Some ingredients to avoid include sodium lauryl sulfate, gluten, perfumes, synthetic dyes, parabens and polyethylene glycol. You can find two of my favourite moisturizers in your kitchen cupboard: olive oil and coconut oil. It’s easy to boost the medicinal properties of olive oil by soaking a large handful of loose leaf chamomile and calendula tea in a mason jar with olive oil for two weeks in a dark and cool place. The chamomile and calendula help to soothe and heal skin while the olive oil moisturizes. Health comes from the inside out and your skin is one of the best examples of this. Eating a clean, healthy diet, identifying and eliminating food reactions, staying well hydrated and choosing only natural body products are the foundation for healing many skin problems, including eczema.
– Briana Peddle is a naturopathic doctor (www. drpeddle.com) in Port Moody with a focus on digestive health, detox, women’s health, fertility and stress management.
SUPPORT GROUPS The following are taken from the Support Group listings in The Tri-City News’ Community Calendar: • Fibromyalgia support group meets, 1-3 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) at Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Education and support for adults who are living with this chronic illness. Info: Julie, 604-936-6027. • Alateen meetings, 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, St. Andrews United Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody, for teenagers whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking; meetings are anonymous and confidential, and closed to the general public. Info: 604-688-1716 or www.bcyukon-al-anon.org. • Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Info: 604-461-6991. • Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604-875-4875 or www.badgut.org. • Al-Anon meets Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604688-1716. • TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations. For information on group near you: Gail, 604941-8699. • Recovery International is a self-help, peer-to-peer support meeting for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. The goal is to help reduce symptoms by practising cognitive behaviour techniques. There is a group in PoCo. Info: Phyllis, 604-931-5945 or www. recoverycanada.ca. • Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups. Registration: call Castine, 604-949-2274. • Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Group meets at Crossroads Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Rd. and Heritage Mountain Blvd. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free walk
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Ballfit fun Second Chance Dogwood Pavilion, a Coquitlam fitness facility for adults 50 or older, offers a number of specialty exercise classes. Ballfit, which starts next week, is one of those classes and it is designed to improve balance, strength and flexibility. If you are looking to add variety to your fitness routine, this program might be for you. Ballfit is offered starting April 9 at 9 a.m. The fee for this program is $60 and pre-registration is required. For more information and to pre-register, call 604-927-4386, or visit www.coquitlam.ca/ featuredprograms. Dogwood Pavilion is located at 624 Poirier St., entrance off of Winslow Avenue.
through Rocky Point Park or Orchard Park. Newcomers can register by calling Castine at 604-949-2274. • Christian 12-step group for people with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, 948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-939-6136 or www.hiscpc.org. • Coquitlam Support Group: Change, Crisis to Creativity meets Thursday evenings. Group meets twice a month to support one another through major changes, including unemployment, family crisis, death, illness, separation/divorce, empty nest, retirement, etc., and working towards positive, creative lifestyle. Info: Mara, 604-931-7070. • Fibromyalgia support group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Dogwood Pavilion, 1 to 3 p.m., except December. Info: Joan, 604-944-2506. • Dogwood White Cane Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. Those who are legally blind (registered with the CNIB) are welcome. • CancerConnection peer volunteers offer one-to-one information and emotional support to people living with cancer. Info: 1-888-939-3333. • The Compassionate Friends, Coquitlam Chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Como Lake United church (entrance at 1110 King Albert St., Coquitlam). The Compassionate Friends is an international, non-profit, non-denominational, selfhelp organization offering friendship, understanding, grief education and hope for the future to all families who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Info: Jane, 604-931-8026 or Sandra, coquitlam@tcfcanada.net. • Living Room, a faith-based support group for people with mood disorders, their family and friends, put on by New Life community church and Mood Disorders Association of BC, first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7-9 p.m., 8765 Government St., Burnaby. Info: Mark, 604-939-9346 or Graeme, 604-444-1228. • TRICEPS, Tri-Cities Early Psychosis Support meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Eagle Ridge Hospital (Parklane Room), PoMo. TRICEPS is a non-profit support group providing education and support to parents, spouses and siblings whose family member has recently been diagnosed with psychosis. • Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group meets the first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre. Info: 604936-2632.
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V olunteering: a gift for ourselves NatioNal VoluNteer week: april 6th - 12th, 2014
The Apples, Peas and Carrots of Volunteering Do you enjoy giving back to the community? Do you have a passion for local goods? Then the Farmers Market is the right place for you to have fun, give back, and gain a fabulous volunteer experience. You can volunteer as a casual – but smart Farmers Market volunteers stay for an entire season, usually starting in June and ending in October, and become a Market master. People are passionate about their Farmer’s Markets, and staying longer means getting to know market regulars and watching vendors’ products change with the season. According to Charlotte, one Written by: of the employees at the SFU Pocket Market, “volunteers represent the face of the Leila Razaghi market to the community.” Steady volunteers also get many perks: discounts on produce, preserves, bread, chocolate, baked goods…mmm. The Coquitlam Farmers Market society (CFM) runs three farmers markets – a weekly outdoor market at Dogwood Pavilion Parking Lot in Coquitlam running from May to October, a weekly evening market in Port Moody at the Port Moody Recreation Complex from June to October. With the CFM Winter Market’s having its last day on Saturday April 6, they have already started recruiting their 2014 summer market volunteers! CFM also runs the SFU Pocket Market from June to October up on the SFU Burnaby campus. The Port Coquitlam Farmers Market runs from June to September at 2253 Leigh Square, right off Shaughnessy Street near City Hall. And if you head over to New Westminster, The Royal City Farmers Summer Market runs from June until October at Tipperary Park, just east of City Hall in New Westminster. There is also a Winter Market on the third Saturday of the month November to April at River Market at the Westminster Quay. For more information on Market volunteer opportunities please visit the Market websites! Coquitlam Farmers Markets - www.makebakegrow.com Port Coquitlam Farmers Market - www.haneyfarmersmarket.org Royal City Farmers Market – www.rcfm.ca
A Salute to All the Tri-Cities’ Volunteers!
Your tireless hours and contributions make our community the extraordinary place it is!
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J. Piano Trio Brings the Magic of Music to their Volunteer Work The J. Piano Trio have a passion for sharing their love of music with people who might not be able to come to them. From performing at seniors residences to the Mental Health residential facilities on the Riverview grounds, this Trio reaches out to some of the most isolated people in our community. The J. Piano Trio is Jane Rew on piano, Jenny Kim on cello, and Yun Jung on violin. All three members have been playing music for as long Written by: as they can remember. Yun started playing piano first at age 4, but Leila Razaghi she switched to violin a few years later. Jenny started playing piano at age 8, but switched to the cello at age 10 because she enjoyed its low register sound. Jane started off with piano at age 8, and has stuck with it ever since. All three started out with piano and have the letter J in their names, so they decided to call themselves the J. Piano Trio. We met up with the J. Piano Trio during a set at the Cottonwood Mental Health facility. The Trio works hard to connect with Lodge residents, even taking requests from previous visits so they can practice and play them at their next visit. The Lodge residents love the Trio’s willingness to play outside their repertoire, including oldies from Elvis and John Lennon, in addition even older Beethoven classics. Regardless of the genre, the trio have a way of evoking an emotion in all their listeners. For the Trio, “We enjoy playing at the Lodges because people show an honest natural reaction.” Plus, it’s fun to play in a different setting than the concert halls and weddings they normally play. To find out more about this talented trio check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/JPianoTrio. To find out more about volunteer opportunities at the Mental Health Lodges on the Riverview grounds, check out www.volunteerconnections.net.
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HAPPY NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK! We at Community Volunteer Connections are continuously amazed by what Volunteers Accomplish in our Community.
A Special Thank You to the Volunteers who Work Directly with Us: Our Volunteers at the Cottonwood, Connolly & Cypress Lodges Our Volunteers in Public Health Clinics Our Volunteer Partners in the Volunteer Integration Program Our Flying Squad Volunteers Our Volunteers who organize our Volunteer Festivals Our Tri-Cities Seniors Planning Network Volunteers And to our CVC Board of Directors, who keep it all going!
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The Festival Coquitlam Society would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped make last year’s events such a success and we look forward to seeing you again this year. For more information visit:
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a gift for a gift ourselves for ourselves a gift for ourselves NatioNal NatioNal VoluNteer VoluNteer week: april week: 6th april - 6th 12th, 6th - 12th, 2014 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK: APRIL 6th- 12th, - 2014 12th, 2014 NatioNal VoluNteer week: april 2014
Top 4 Tips to Create a Great Volunteer Experience With the sun coming out, many people are starting to come out of their homes and into their community – and that’s where all the volunteer action is. Whether you’re interested in volunteering for non-profit, sports teams, school clubs or associations, there are many ways you can be a superstar volunteer. Written by: Here are a few tips to Anna Santiago find great volunteer experiences. • Find something that interests you. This should go without saying, but you would be amazed how many people have a general idea of “wanting to give back” but don’t think about what they would really enjoy doing. You will be more motivated to show up for your shift if you’re excited to be there. You will also be more willing to do the work and seek other opportunities to help out if you enjoy what you’re involved with. • Check your schedule so you can designate specific times to volunteer. We’re all busy people, and volunteering fits into a balancing act of family responsibilities, social engagements, school work, housekeeping and play. Although you are “donating” your time for a cause, the places and people you volunteer with are counting on you – so if you commit to a volunteer role, it’s critical to follow through. • Learn more about the opportunity. Before you commit, learn as much as you can about the opportunity. What tasks are involved? How much
of your time will it require? Is there a minimum time commitment? Do you need to work offsite? What training will you get? What supports are in place so you feel confident in your role? Is the organization willing to provide you with a reference letter, if necessary? These are some of the questions you need to ask so you know what you’re signing up for. • Most importantly, make the most of it! Volunteering is rewarding. You can showcase your skills, learn new things and meet new people. So enjoy it and learn as much as you can for your next volunteer opportunity!
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In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Coquitlam says, “Thank you volunteers! Your work makes a difference.” Over 2300 people volunteer with the City of Coquitlam each year. From committees, special events and emergency programs, to community policing, Animal Shelter and recreation programming, volunteers contribute significantly to the quality of life in our community! Our thanks and appreciation go to all of Coquitlam’s dedicated volunteers.
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BC Real Estate Convention coming to Vancouver By Kerry Vital
On April 9 and 10, the BC Real Estate Convention will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Catering to real estate professionals and prospective homeowners alike, the convention will include seminars, networking events and exhibitions. Among the topics to be discussed at the seminars will be mortgages, commercial real estate and financing. Speakers
include Peter Kinch of Peter Kinch Mortgage Team, Jason Henneberry of MortgagePal and Thomas Beyer of Prestigious Properties. Exhibitors will include business improvement associations, residential and commercial developers, municipalities, marketing companies, realtors, banks, home staging companies, insurance agencies and home security companies, among others. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the BC Real Estate
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Convention, which aims to provide resources to better help homeowners make informed decisions about their real estate purchases as well as supporting the local real estate industry. Vancouver has long been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world, and is one of Canada’s largest cities for industry as well as the largest city in Western Canada when it comes to population. As a major tourist destination, millions of people pass through the city every year. All of this makes Vancouver one of the best cities in the world for foreign investors, and the BC Real Estate Convention caters to this with its range of seminars and events. Admission to the convention and seminars is free with pre-registration. You can register online and find more information, including an official show guide, at www. bcrealestateconvention.com. The convention will take place between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on April 9, and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on April 10.
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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has named the finalists for this year’s Ovation Awards. The awards honour the best in design and construction in both new and renovated homes, and will be handed out at a gala ceremony at the end of the month. Portrait Homes’ Hampstead, below, is one of several builders named a finalist in multiple categories, as is Shakespeare Homes, whose projects include Mountain Highway, bottom.
GVHBA names Ovation Award finalists By Kerry Vital
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association recently announced the finalists for this year’s Ovation Awards, and excitement is building for the gala awards ceremony on April 26 in downtown Vancouver. “Homeowners in Metro Vancouver demand the very best when it comes to the design and construction of their homes,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Vancouver is a leadingedge city and the design and construction of our homes reflects this. We are proud to be working with world-class builders, designers and renovators.” The awards honour excellence in design and construction of new single-family and multi-family homes, as well as the renovation of existing residences. Winners are chosen by a panel of judges. The GVHBA is giving the public a chance to pick the winner of the People’s Choice Award. Voting closes on April 7. Among the multiple-category finalists this year are Talisman Homes, for Best SingleFamily Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet, Best Single-Family Detached
Home: 2,000 Square Feet and Over and Excellence in Innovation and Sustainability in New Residential Construction, and Wesgroup Properties for Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 Square Feet and Over, Best Single Family Residential Community, Best Townhouse/Rowhome Community: Less than 1,500 Square Feet, Best Interior Design Display Suite: Single Family or Townhouse Community and Best Interior Design Display Suite: Condominium. Portrait Homes has also been named a finalist in several categories, including Single-Family Builder of the Year, Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet, and Best Single-Family Residential Community. North Vancouver’s Shakespeare Homes is a finalist for Best Kitchen Renovation – Under $50,000, Best Addition Renovation, Best Renovation: $500,000 to $799,999, Best Renovation: $800,000 and Over and Renovator of the Year: Large Volume. maison d’être design-build inc. is a finalist in seven categories, including Best Renovated Room and Renovator of the Year: Small Volume. “We are pleased and excited by the recognition,” says president Rob Capar. “Our clients love the finished products. They’re strong supporters of maison d’etre.” Other renovators named as finalists in multiple categories include Best Builders, Sarah Gallop Design Inc. and reVISION Custom Homes Renovations Inc. To vote for the People’s Choice Award, visit www.ovationawards.ca.
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The Blue Devils you know AAA high school girls’ soccer team has its eyes on a provincial banner By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News
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Express even record against Grizzlies By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News
The Coquitlam Express bounced back from a disappointing start to their third round BCHL playoff series with a victory over Victoria on Tuesday night. After being dealt a disappointing defeat by the Vernon Vipers in
Game 1 of the roundrobin series, Coquitlam showed this week that they are not ready to call it quits on the 2013/14 hockey season. After falling behind 1-0 in the first three minutes of the game in front of 975 fans at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex, team captain Ryan Rosenthal
got his club on the board with a power play marker with 14 minutes left in the opening frame Both teams exchanged goals in the second period — Leo Fitzgerald scored on the power play from Victoria while Rosenthal grabbed his second of the game — before the Express offence ex-
ploded. In the third period, the Express managed four unanswered goals to take a 6-2 lead in the game, with two of the markers coming from Bo Pieper, assisted by older brother Canon. Corey Mackin managed to score on the power play and Zach Hodder rounded out
C o q u i t l a m ’ s s c o ring with an insurance marker late in the third. A late-game goal from Victoria’s Gerry Fitzgerald on the power play was not enough to spark a comeback for the Grizzlies, who were down 6-3 when the final buzzer sounded. see AnOTheR, page 40
As the North Fraser league champions, the Charles Best Blue Devils will likely have a target on their back for most of the regular season. The AAA girls’ high school soccer squad is already off to a strong start, winning all five of their pre-season games and their first league matchup Wednesday night against Centennial. But head coach Alfonso Napoletano said his team is far from feeling over-confident about their play. “I just keep telling them that every team is out to beat us,” he said. “You can’t take anyone lightly.” The club has been knocking on the door of a provincial title for the last two seasons, losing in the semifinals at the tournament. Napoletano said the team’s goal this year is to win their league again and make it back to the provincial championships. If all goes well, he said the team has a strong chance of bringing home a B.C. banner. “Our goal is to qualify for the tournament and give it another shot,” he said. “If we are healthy and everybody is there I think we have a good chance.” This year, the coach will be relying on the play of two key midfielders, Grade 11 players Andrea Perotta and Addy Townsend. The Blue Devil’s striker, Kathryn Harvey, is also an important part of the club’s offence, having already scored nine goals for the team in exhibition and league play so far this season. Having Grade 11s as his top players bodes well for the future of any club, but Napoletano said he has also been impressed with some of his athletes that are still in Grade 10.
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The Centennial Centaurs’ Brooklyn Doucette opened the scoring eight minutes into the game against the Charles Best Blue Devils on Wednesday. Unfortunately, her AAA high school girls’ soccer club could not sustain the lead for long. The Blue Devils fired back with three unanswered goals before the first half was finished and sat on the lead for the rest of the game to win the match 3-1. Meanwhile, the Terry Fox Ravens downed the Gleneagle Talons 3-0 in both team’s first of the regular season, while Heritage Wo o d s b e s t e d Riverside secondary 3-1. Port Moody lost 3-1 to Maple Ridge. O n M o n d a y, Heritage Woods will host Gleneagle and Riverside will visit Charles Best. Port Moody will take on Terry Fox while Maple Ridge will travel to Centennial. “They are pretty good,” he said. “We are pretty solid in all positions.” The Blue Devils have set the tone early this season. The squad went 5-0 at a pre-season tournament in Burnaby last week without surrendering a goal. So far this season, only Centennial Centaurs’ Brooklyn Doucette has been able to put the ball past Charles Best’s net minder when her team lost 3-1 Wednesday night. L a r ry M o r o, t h e Centennial Centaurs coach and league director, said Charles Best is one of the top teams in the province. “I think they are the class of the league,” he said. “They are in the hunt for sure.” sports@tricitynews.com
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Annual General Meeting Sunday, May 4th, 2014 3:00 pm Wilson Center @ PoCo Recreation Complex 2150 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam Reid Muller of Pitt Meadows secondary edged Nathan Wadhani by 0.08 seconds during the Province Gran Forza 800 m senior run at the Richmond Oval last month. Wadhani’s brother Isaac also took home a silver medal, finishing his section with a time of 2:03.43.
The Port Coquitlam Minor Hockey Association invites all registered members and life members to attend the Annual General Meeting, at which time the election of officers for the 2014 - 2015 Season will take place.
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The Terry Fox Ravens had a strong showing at the fourth annual Province Gran Forza, a track meet at the Richmond Oval. Terry Fox runner Conner McKee took first place in his section in the 50 m race, finishing with a time of 6.46, ahead of Oak Bay secondary’s Larry Lu. Meanwhile, Adeyami Taylor-Lewis, also took first place in his section with a time of 6.20. In the 800 m run, the Raven’s Isaac Wadhani was edged out of first place by less than a second by Vancouver’s William Hoy, who finished with 2:02.96. Wadhani also took silver in the third section of the race. The Ravens also had a strong showing in the long jump Terry Fox athlete Mike West took second in his flight, jumping 2.7 m, while teammate Brad
relay, with teammates M c K e e , Wa d h a n i , Mason Woochuck and Emmanuel Anigobe just missing the top three. The Raven’s other relay squad was made up of Wadhani, TaylorLewis, West and Austen Butler and took second in their section. Submitted photo
Terr y Fox Raven runner Adeyami Taylor-Lewis took first place in his section of the 50 m race.
Peters finished third with 2.68 m. Isaiah Isaiah took a silver medal in 5.43 kg senior shot put, throwing a distance of 11.59 m, just short of the 12.68 m thrown by Eraulan Kumanan of Vancouver College. Kyle Samoen, meanwhile, threw 9.87 m to take bronze in his round. Fox also finished fourth in the 4 by 200
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The 36th Como Lake Relays will take place next week, with more than 2,000 Grade 4 and 5 students from across the school district running in the event. The event, which is the largest of its kind, will run on April 16 and 17 as a way of encouraging kids to participate in physical fitness. Races will take place between 3 and 5 p.m. rain or shine, with students running the 1.2 km distance around the lake in groups of four. sports@tricitynews.com
Rosenthal was named first star of the game while Bo Pieper was given second star honours. Victoria’s Fitzgerald was named third star. Tu e s d a y ’ s w i n set the stage for a Thursday night rematch, which took place on Vancouver Island after The Tri-
The camps offered by The Tri-City Basketball School aim to help develop young boys & girls basketball skills. At the same time they will compete in games and achieve awards. The camps will be held at Terry Fox Secondary.
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ACCOUNTING & INCOME TAX SERVICES Ron Shumka, CPA CA 39 years of experience providing Accounting and Income Tax Services for individuals and corporations including bookkeeping services. Located in Port Moody and serving the Tri-cities.
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
Fashion Sales Associate
160
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
(Mon - Fri) 9 - 5:30 pm, Sat. Appt
www.accountableaccounting.ca
3640 Westwood St.
154
ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
• Personal • Self employed • Corporate
604-942-8688
2898-2928 Dewdney Trunk Rd (even) 2921-2940 Heckbert Pl 957-972 Laurel Crt 900-968 Sharpe St 9896 1486 Johnson St 9055 1497-1599 Elinor Cres 1451-1455 Flora Pl 1444-1457 Francis Pl 1443-1455 Gloria Dr (odd) 1477-1641 Western Dr (odd) 6037 341-351 College Park Way (odd) 313-355 Kings Crt 421-498 McGill Dr 300-350 McMaster Crt 301-391 Oxford Dr 301 Princeton Ave Other routes not listed may be avail. Please call to enquire. If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation @ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number.
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Call Tim 604-612-5388 Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
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KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST Complete Renovations, tub to counter, from floor to wall. • Proud BBB Member • References • Since 1979 John 604-779-4029 www.bcbwreno.ca
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HANDYPERSONS
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
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS RENO & REPAIR
HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 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
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” AFFORDABLE - RENOVATIONS CALL NOW-604-723-6204. FREE Quotes. www.heldsinger.ca HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840 WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
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LANDSCAPING
SPRING SPECIAL: Power Rake + Fertilizer +Lime. Lawn cut $25 & up Banana Landscaping 604-992-5731
Nick’s Landscaping *Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 19 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510
www.tricitynews.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300
LANDSCAPING
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
NO Wood byproducts used
477
PETS
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
Pay-Less Pro Painting Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
PETS
D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
COQUITLAM
Medallion Court Apt’s 515-525 Foster Avenue (Minimum 6 months lease)
APARTMENTS
Serving Tri City 34 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
2 bdrm apartment for $950/mo (889-893 sqft.)
www.paylesspropainting.com
Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213
Scott 604-891-9967
When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
338
PLUMBING
RENTALS 706
TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENT/CONDO
809
AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
810
AUTO FINANCING
PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apts, $810 & $830/mo, and a 2 Bdrm T/H $885/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, 604-464-0034
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
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
604-465-3189
We Sell Weed...
EXTRA
100% Heating & Plumbing Certified, Insured & Bonded Reliable & Affordable Journeyman Avail 24/7 Call 604-345-0899
CHEAP
✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640
RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991
PLUMBING & REPAIRS. H/W tank replacement. New fixtures Licenced Exc rates 604-290-5387 hoth2o.ca
FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501
Free Turf
*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
604-572-3733
16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows
www.tkhaulaway.com
(Turn right 1st road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver) 604-465-9812
1-800-663-5847
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MISC SERVICES
✶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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PRESSURE WASHING
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
SUNDECKS
Woodland Decks W Design & Renovations W Decks W Fences W Stairs W Retaining walls W Railings Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.
604-351-6245
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373 POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
EAGLE ROOFING Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Call (604) 931-2670
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Ph: 604-942-4383
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COQ. TOWNHOME
FRIENDLY ROOFING LTD.
We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work
20 years experience
Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist
10% Discount Re-roof New roof, re-roof, repair. Cedar shakes, shingle, torch on, tile, duroids.
Free Estimates * Fully Insured
All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
Mainland Roofing Ltd.
A name you can trust
Chihuahua pups, playful, M/F, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575/$650. 604-794-5844 DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237
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
356 STARBRUSH PAINTING
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• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •
Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
RENTALS RENT TO OWN
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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
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APARTMENT/CONDO Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
PAINT SPECIAL
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BLACK LAB cross puppies 5 available. Family raised $400. Ph (604)819-5054 Chilliwack
604-728-5643
Running this ad for 10yrs
PETS
FIVE STAR ROOFING
Robert J. O’Brien
www.paintspecial.com
HOMES WANTED
Do you want to live in the security of a family community?
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 application fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $919/mo. 3 bdrms. $1029/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1134/mo. Shares $2500.
Impeccably Clean! Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now
1 Bdrm. $795/mo 2 Bdrm. $925/mo. No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.
GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 Bdrm units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.
NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, April 6th 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442
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HOMES FOR RENT
MAPLE RIDGE-Suit family in nice neighborhood 4bdrm 3bthrms, 2 kitch. May 1 $1700m 604-253-5395
749
838
RECREATIONAL/SALE
STORAGE
Sorry No Pets For more info: google us. CRIME FREE BUILDING
2007 33ft Keystone Challenger. Rare!! Amazing style & luxury Loaded. Sleeps 7. Triple slide Unique 2 bdrm 2 bath; can stay in Good Sam Park. $26,475 Pic avail Kijji #552049333. 778-773-9033
Pitt Meadows Marina MAPLE RIDGE
1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$875 GREAT LOCATION
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites *
14179 Reichenback Rd
Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage
Parking + Onsite Manager
845
604.465.7713
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Clean, very quiet, large,
778-246-0606
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
FOR SALE BY OWNER
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Free estimates NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
MISC. FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD - Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555
3 Bdrm + den, btwn Coq. Ctr & Newport. Good for families. Pets ok. $305,500. (604)492-4655 pborowski1@shaw.ca
2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, 36 yrs. Power wash. Refs. WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532, 604-780-2532
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Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value
For terms, info & pictures visit:
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WHATTLEKAINUM HOUSING CO-OP ORIENTATION
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.
PREVIEW: 11am-4pm April 8th and day of sale.
604-537-4140
CO-OP RENTALS
BURNABY
Wed. April 9th @ 12pm #105-2100 Whatcom Rd Abbotsford
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AUCTIONS
High End Retail Butcher Shop Auction
TREE SERVICES
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
APPLIANCES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
625
604-467-6065
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
711 506
Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
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COQUITLAM
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
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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS 320
P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665
Professional Property Management Services
P.Meadows - Solaris Towers Concrete Hi-rise for May 1st: *2 Bd +den - 6th floor $1385 *2 Bd +den - top floor $1435 *3 Bd +den - top floor $1750
Call 604-464-7548 Visit our website for other rentals: www.profile-properties.com
Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers”
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Entlebucher/Swiss Mtn pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, 1st shots, dewormed. $1200 each. 604-795-7662.
FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393
FILA GUARD DOGS. Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shots Great Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957.
Free estimates, Seniors Disc, high quality, low cost, WCB. (free baseboard painting)
GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.
~ 25% off with this ad ~
Call: (604)518-0974
LAB PUPPIES. Chocolate, golden, black. 6 weeks. Ready. Mission area. $600. Norm 604-814-0706
INT/EXT Painting 30yrs exp Also Pressure Washing Refs Free est Keith 604-433-2279 / 604-777-1223
LAB / SHEPHERD puppies Best of both breeds Vet checked,1st shots. $500 Ready soon 604-826-3063
1 bdrm & den- $975 *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL
Call 604-944-2963 Coquitlam:
Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets.
Family owned & operated for 40 yrs. (604)936-5755
INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings MAPLE RIDGE
1 BEDROOM SUITE $610/mo Util + sec pkng extra No pets. Close to amen.
McIntosh Plaza Suit Mature Adults 22330 McIntosh Avenue
(604)463-6841 MOUNTAINVIEW CO-OP
Orientation Sunday April 6th at 2pm. 906 Clarke Rd, Port Moody, in the recreation room Find out what Co-op living is all about. Applications will be given out at the end of the orientation session. $2000 Share purchase required for membership. Heat, hot water, and basic cable included in monthly assessments, sorry NO subsidy available.
*1 Bdrm $564. *2 Bdrm $681. *3 Bdrm $768. Please come early to find parking, and space is limited. Sorry but latecomers will not be accommodated.
750
SUITES, LOWER
COQUITLAM 1 BDRM, 900 sq.ft. bright bsmt ste w/priv south facing patio. $725/mo util incl. Avail May 1 1018B Quadling Ave. Non-smoking. 778-867-2531 or 604-454-4540 COQUITLAM; 1 Bdrm ste. Close to park, mall & Douglas College. $750 incl utils. Avail now. (604)468-4436 COQUITLAM River Hts area. Lovely bright quiet g/lvl 1bdr view suite priv ent, lrg bath, laund. Avail now, ns/np. $750 incl utils. 604-944-1971 Mary Hill 1 bdrm updated g/l ste, priv yd, pet friendly, ldry NS $875 incl most utils. Steve 778-996-7173 PORT COQUITLAM 1 Bdr ste $650 Own ent & prkg, patio, newer paint, carpet & lino. Quiet area, nr bus, Cedar Dr Elem & all amens. N/P. Refs req. Avail now. 604-537-2131.
MARINE 912
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BOATS
TOWNHOUSES
COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA
TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available *Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces
~PET FRIENDLY~ Available Immediately ~also apartments available~
604-464-3550
The Scrapper
WW PLATEAU lge 1 bdrm garden lvl priv patio clean 5appls quiet cpl upstairs Suit mature cpl/retired 1/3 util ns/np May1 $875 604-862-1590
PORT COQUITLAM
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
#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
PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm grnd lvl suite, sep ent, newly reno’d bathrm lam flooring, suit n/s mature tenants sml cat ok. $1000 incl utils/cbl/wifi. Refs req, avail now. 778-828-3343.
1 bdrm ste ~ $775 2 bdrm ste ~ $925
• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
Call 604-942-2012 www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca 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
11’ WALKER BAY - has side pontoons, new cond, special design for Duck Hunters/Fishermen, incl trailer, $2000, ph: (604)535-8199
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Tri-City’s Largest Building, Renovation and Decor Show! Create Your Dream
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April 4, 5, 6
Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex 633 Poirier Street, Coquitlam
Ideas, Information, Inspiration Design Theatre featuring
Marlena Stocker
of Benjamin Moore Tri-City Paint & Decorating Ltd.
Design Theatre featuring Award Winning Designer
Ronnie Vanstone
FREE ADMISSION sponsored by
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Show information: 1.800.471.1112
DECORATION • DOORS • FLOORING • GARDENING • HEATING • HOT TUBS • LANDSCAPING • RENOVATIONS • SWIMMING POOLS • WINDOWS
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A Message From The Show Manager
Tri-City’s premier show of the year starts on Friday. See the newest and the best of everything for your home, garden & outdoors at one location in three big, action packed days! On behalf of Show Management, over 200 exhibitors we would like to welcome residents of the Tri-City area to the 13th Annual Tri-City Spring Home Expo.You’ll be stimulated, inspired, and entertained...all for free! Come find decorators, builders, remodelers, designers, suppliers and other professionals with exDarcy Hope pertise in the home improvement and design industry. This show emphasizes the finishing touches that make a house a“home”and the resources to make your home a“masterpiece”! Save thousands on home improvements and renovations. There are prizes to be won, live demonstrations and get free advice from the region’s professionals to make your home fix ups easy. Show visitors will be entertained by a series of seminars in the DESIGN THEATRE. Continuous free shows all weekend. Come to the Tri-City Spring Home Expo 2014, April 4-6 at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier Street. Create your dream home. Admission is FREE all weekend. Darcy Hope Show Manager Evergreen Exhibitions Ltd.
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Home Projects Perfect for Spring
The rejuvenating spirit of spring makes this beloved season an ideal time for homeowners to take stock of their homes and properties and address any issues that arose during the winter. While some homes make it through winter unscathed, the harsh weather of the year’s coldest season can add several tasks to homeowners’ springtime to-do lists. While some projects are best left to the professionals, others can be tackled even by those homeowners with little or no DIY experience. The following are a handful of projects tailor-made for spring. Inspect the gutters Gutters tend to bear the brunt of harsh winter weather, and come spring gutters are in need of inspection if not repair. Winter winds, snow and heavy rainfall can compromise the effectiveness of gutters, which can easily accumulate debris and detach from homes during winter storms. Take stock of roof shingles Much like its gutters and downspouts, a home’s roof can suffer significant damage over the course of a typical winter. Shingles may be lost to harsh winter winds and storms, so homeowners should examine the roof to determine if any shingles were lost (lost shingles might even be lying around the property) or suffered damage that’s considerable enough to require replacement. Check for freeze damage Frozen temperatures can be hard on humans and homes alike, but unlike humans who can stay inside when temperatures dip below freezing, homes are forced to withstand the elements throughout the winter. External hose faucets are often susceptible to freeze damage. To inspect such faucets, turn the water on and then place a thumb or finger over the opening of the faucet. If your thumb or finger can completely stop the flow of water, the pipe where the water is coming from is likely damaged and will need to be replaced. Examine the lawn for low spots Once a lawn has thawed out, homeowners can patrol their properties looking for low spots in the yard or even low spots within spitting distance of the home’s foundation. Such spots increase the likelihood of flooding. Flooding near a home’s foundation increases the risk of potentially costly damage,
Each spring, homeowners should inspect their gutters to ensure the gutters are still attached to their homes and free of debris.
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Design Alley Interiors & Renovations Home Makeover Showcase 2014!
• Appliances • Tiles • Flooring • Lighting • Fireplaces • Indoor and outdoor furniture • Window coverings
Marlena Stocker Benjamin Moore Tri‐City Paint & Decorating
Ronnie Vanstone Design Alley Interiors & Renovations
Marlena Stocker has been with Benjamin Moore & Co. for 6 years where she creates store designs for their stores across Western Canada. She has a Diploma of Interior Decorating from Surrey College, with 12 years of Decorating & Design experience in both Residential and Commercial spaces. She’s passionate about colour and helping home owners create their dream spaces.
Friday, April 4 Time 6:30 PM ‐ 7:15 PM
Speaker
Thoma Doehring has been the proud owner of Benjamin Moore, Tri-City Paint & Decorating since 1992. In 2010 they moved to a new location at the corner of Oxford and Lougheed where she expanded the store in order to fulfill her dream of providing a one-stop decorating store.
Seminar
Ronnie Vanstone
Colour Confusion
Time
Speaker
Seminar
11:00 AM ‐ 11:45 AM
Marlena Stocker
1:00 PM ‐ 1:45 PM
Ronnie Vanstone Ronnie Vanstone
2014 Colour Trends Chalk Painting Furniture Colour Confusion
Saturday, April 5
3:00 PM ‐ 3:45 PM
Thoma Doehring has carried an enthusiasm and appetite for colour throughout her entire life. Her passion for travel has provided her with insight into the ever-changing trends, crossing cultural boundaries in order to bring global and fresh ideas into clients homes. Her desire to help customers create a place to call home is evident in her work.
Sunday, April 6 Time
Speaker
Seminar
11:30 AM ‐ 12:15 PM
Marlena Stocker
1:00 PM ‐ 1:45 PM
Ronnie Vanstone Ronnie Vanstone
2014 Colour Trends Chalk Painting Furniture
2:15 PM ‐ 3:00 PM
• Interior design • Color • Paint • Wall paper and custom wall finishes • Cabinetry • Countertops
Benjamin Moore’s Green Promise insures all of their coatings meet or exceed the strictest industry standards in North America.
Design Theatre Schedule
Ronnie has gone cottage crazy!
Although the Design Alley home make over showcase promises to bring back its popular “working design center and team of experts” free for your use all through the home show, Award winning designer Ronnie Vanstone is creating a home make over showcase for 2014 that is sure to stop you in your tracks! Ever wish you could spend more time on holidays and less in the day to day grind? Well Ronnie can’t promise you more time off work, but she can help you create a space that feels like a holiday at the cottage each and every day. Cottage design has been growing in the past few years and promises to be one of The most popular looks for 2014. This casual and fun look has many faces, (Ronnie will work with Vintage cottage this year) but no matter what particular style, cottage always presents its self as light, airy, fun and charming with a put your feet up and relax vibe that is sure to take the stress out of your daily grind. Come and talk to Ronnie and her team of experts.... Free all weekend because once again, The Design Alley Interiors & Renovation, home makeover showcase will be a fully stocked working design center with everything a visitor would need to complete a decorating or renovation project. Ronnie and the team can help you the hottest trends in:
OUR GREEN PROMISE
Tri-City Spring Home Expo 2014
She takes great pride in offering ‘made in Canada’ products wherever possible, and supporting locally manufactured materials. The staff at Benjamin Moore Tri-City all focus on being environmentally friendly by recycling empty paint cans, and all paper and beverage containers.
Colour Confusion
Stop by the Benjamin Moore, Tri-City Paint booth and meet the trades behind the scenes of“PROPERTY BROS. Buying & Selling Vancouver 2014”.
Design alley Interiors & Renovations Inc.
For more information about Thoma and Tri-City Paint, check out their website: www.benjaminmooretricity.com.
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