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Homeless numbers steady in Tri-Cities

By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The Tri-Cities have about the same number of homeless people as they did three years ago but more of them are looking for help at local shelters.

Those are the results of the preliminary homelessness count released this week, which found of the 55 homeless people counted in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, 60% more are using the shelters than did in 2011.

“Obviously, the funds to take care of the homeless are working here,” said consultant Polly Krier, who was hired to lead the local count.

Krier had 48 trained volunteers conduct the 24-hour survey on March 12. Equipped with cigarettes, candy and street survival guides, the teams fanned out in pairs to ask the homeless about their age and ethnic background.

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Moody’s contentious new OCP is one step away from approval; also: PM taxes set See pg. 13

Several presenters made speeches at Tuesday’s board meeting on SD43 budget cuts, including (clockwise from top left) Charley King, president of the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association, Heidi Gable, past-president of the District Parent Advisory Council, Rob Foot, president of the Coquitlam Principals’ and Vice-principals’ Association and Grade 12 student Kyle Parker.

Loud voices on school cuts Speech and other special help is in jeopardy in SD43

By Diane Strandberg

SD43 VS. BC LIBERAL MLAS SD43’s boss & bean counter take issue with MLA comments: pg. 4

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There will be fewer psychologists, speech and language pathologists, and other professionals who work with vulnerable kids in Tri-City public schools next year and the consequences could be disastrous.

That was the consensus at Tuesday’s School District 43 board of education meeting as groups representing parents, teachers, principals and support workers took turns expressing concerns about the ef-

fect $13.4 million in cuts could have on children with learning difficulties.

Through some adjustments to spending, SD43 was able to save approximately six jobs out of the original 163 full-time equivalent (FTE) that

were proposed to be cut.

But the district still faces a major reorganization of special needs learning services next September as well as cuts to librarian time that could affect music and other programs; the closure of middle school cafeterias; a 10% hike in food prices at secondary school cafeterias; a reduced supplies budget for schools; and an end to school busing. see TEACHERS, page 4

Legal fees on the rise Cash-strapped School District 43 has seen a sharp rise in legal costs over the last four years and is looking for efficiencies at the same time it’s putting more money in its 2014/’15 budget to cover ballooning lawyers’ expenses.

SD43’s secretary treasurer, Mark Ferrari, confirmed that $415,000 will be set aside for lawyers for the next school year to bring the budget more in line with actual spending. see ‘ARBITRATIONS ARE’, page 5

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From Wheel 2 Heal to the world stage for Coquitlam bike racer Before Olympics, ambassador rode in local W2H

sign up for Wheel 2 Heal in Coquitlam

By Gary McKenna

Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation’s sixth annual Wheel 2 Heal (W2H) will be held Saturday, May 3 at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.

W2H, which launched in 2009 and is in part sponsored by The Tri-City News, is a bike ride through the Tri-Cities that raises money for the foundation and features a variety of routes; they include a flat Traboulay PoCo Trail ride with options for 15 km, 30 km or 40 km courses, or a mostly flat but challenging road ride of 65 km or 100 km. There is also a free kids’ race. The rides start and finish from the Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.

Since W2H began in 2009, some 1,200 riders have raised more than $445,000 to support Eagle Ridge Hospital.

Registration is $60 for adults, $15 for youths eight to 18 years, and kids under eight participate for free. Adults are asked to raise a minimum of $250 and youth are asked to raise a minimum of $85 to support their local hospital.

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he last time Jasmin Glaesser took part in the Wheel 2 Heal fundraiser, she was a 17-year-old cyclist with dreams of one day competing in the Olympics.

That was in 2010 and, since then, she has accomplished her goal, winning bronze in the team pursuit event in London in 2012 and planning for a repeat trip to the Games in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Today, the Coquitlam athlete is a Wheel 2 Heal ambassador, encouraging people to support the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation’s annual ride.

“It’s a great cause,”she said.“A big focus is on promoting cycling and participation… so hopefully lots of people take part.”

Glaesser was new to the Canadian national team when she went to the London Summer Games in 2012. Her international experience was limited to the world championships in Melbourne, where she won silver in the team pursuit and bronze in the points race. The Terry Fox secondary school graduate also won a gold at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico in 2011 in the team pursuit.

“It all came very fast,” she said.“I was very fortunate to be there for the win in London. I think at the time, it was overwhelming just to be part of all of it.”

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“It is not just about being active,. It is about a community coming together and partaking in an event for a good cause together.”

Jasmin Glaesser, on Wheel 2 Heal

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Jasmin Glaesser (top photo, left) won a bronze medal as part of Canada’s women’s team pursuit cycling team at the London 2012 Olympic Summer Games and has been competing internationally over the last few years.

The experience will go a long way toward bolstering her chances of having a good showing in Rio in two years.

If she is fortunate to get back to the Games, she said she will have a better idea of what to expect and plans on taking

time to enjoy the process of competing.

“Obviously, I’m hoping to get there in the first place,”she said.“Going

into Rio, that is my biggest thing. Being there is a result of four years of hard work.”

These days, Glaesser

spends most of her time between training and studying at Simon Fraser University, where she is earning her bachelor’s degree in computer science.

Her schedule does not leave much room for socializing and she is constantly on the road competing, most recently in Colombia, where she won two medals with the national team.

In fact, on May 3, the day Wheel 2 Heal is taking place, Glaesser is expected to be at an event

in California.

Still, she’ll be there in spirit and said the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation is an important organization for the Tri-Cities and that she hoped many people would attend the ride.

“It is not just about being active,”she said.

“It is about a community coming together and partaking in an event for a good cause together.”

• For more information go to www.wheeltoheal.ca. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

She’s 80 and Hike for Hospice’s top fundraiser. What’s your excuse? edna Coughlan appreciates care husband received

By Janis Warren THe Tri-CiTy NeWs

Age is just a number for Edna Coughlan.

Every day, the 80-yearold Coquitlam resident keeps her body active by taking part in walking or exercise groups. She also keeps her mind fit by being social with her neighbours, many of whom have supported

her on her quest to raise funds for the Crossroads Hospice Society.

In 2010, her husband Tom died of cancer at Crossroads’ Port Moody hospice and Coughlan was grateful for the care she and her family received there. Coughlan saw how others in grief got counselling and found peace in the Crossroads’ healing garden.

This year, as in the past seven years, the grandmother of two posted notices on the bulletin board at her seniors’ condo building

to advertise she would again be in the Hike for Hospice, an annual event that collects cash for Crossroads’ programs and services.

To date, Coughlan has brought in $6,000 for the organization — plus $1,100 for this year’s hike. In 2012 and ’13, she took home the prize for top individual fundraiser.

“We have all lost people here. We are all friends and in this building, we look after each other,”she said.“We are very, very supportive and the money just comes under my door.”

Shannon Gandy, Crossroads’ special events and support volunteer co-ordinator, said Coughlan’s efforts go a long way. Last year’s 300 hike participants — many of whom have also lost a loved one at the hospice — generated $60,000 for operational needs.

Co-hosted by the Port Moody and Port Coquitlam Rotary clubs and sponsored in part

by The Tri-City News, the Hike for Hospice on Sunday, May 4 takes a 5 km route from Port

Moody city hall to the Rocky Point pier and back; it starts at 10 a.m.

“We’re encouraging walkers to bring their pets on leashes as well,” Gandy said, noting prizes will be handed out to best-dressed animal.

Advance registration is also encouraged to collect pledges online, she said.

• Entry is $10 per person or $25 for a family or company team. Visit hike4hospice.ca or call 604-945-0606 for more information.

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Edna Coughlan receives her top individual fundraiser prize from Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore at the 2013 Hike for Hospice. This year’s event will be held Sunday, May 4.

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By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy NewS

School District 43 administrators are speaking out against what they say is an inaccurate portrayal of the district’s finances and enrolment levels by local MLAs in the media.

Superintendent Tom Grant and secretary treasurer Mark Ferrari say they stand by their analysis that costs downloaded by Victoria are causing the district’s financial difficulties.

At Tuesday’s board meeting, the two expressed frustration with media reports, including in The Tri-City News, in which two Tri-Cities BC Liberal MLAs said the district should be able to manage with its current funding levels because its enrolment has declined.

MLAs Douglas Horne (Coquitlam-Burke Mountain) and Linda Reimer (Port MoodyCoquitlam) said SD43 has lost students since 2000/’01 while funding has increased.

But Ferrari and Grant say enrolment has actually been flat — especially over the last five years, when most of the financial squeeze has taken place because provincial funding has not kept up with costs.

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MLA LINDA REIMER Calling the MLAs’ reference to 2000/’01 for an enrolment comparison “arbitrary,” Ferrari said he “stands by his numbers.” And he added that for SD43 to cut expenses, there is nowhere else to turn but to cutting jobs.

Grant, meanwhile, criticized what he called “mandate creep,” with the province placing $16.3 million of costs pressures on SD43 without compensating funds to cover them.

“Indeed this is more than just increases to inflation,”Grant said.

He also itemized the following costs as downloading to the district: • $2 million extra

School District 43 has to cut $13.4 million from its budget for next year and most of the money saved — approximately $10 million — will come from job cuts, including a reallocation of librarian time, with libraries remaining open but other areas being reduced for a total of 38.8 FTE. Other job cuts include (FTE rounded, not a complete list): • 2 HUB learning support teachers • 3 psychologists • 4 speech and language pathologists • 2 itinerant behaviour positions • 6 learning success coordinators • 3 school located district program staff • 1 teaching and evaluation centre position • 13 class size and composition teachers • 12 learning support teachers • 2 counsellors • 8 international education teachers • 27 teacher and education assistants • 5 youth workers • 6 facilities workers • 3 IT technologists • 7 middle school cafeteria staff (Note: SD43 plans to put $410,000 into educational assistants for high need students and resources for vulnerable children, according to budget projections.) each year in covering the unfunded liability of teachers’ pensions, plus $700,000 in increases in other benefits; • $220,000 this year for costs related to a new provincially mandated student tracking system, with similar costs expected next year; • $2 million to cover CUPE wage increases — which were negotiated provincially — without funding increases to pay for them; • changes in how adult courses leading to graduation are funded,

with the district stuck with paying when people don’t finish them or don’t get 60% in the course; • $650,000 in higher utility costs; • $2 million as the result of changing over to a new accounting standard; • $2 million to $3 million redistributed to districts needing funding protection for declining enrolment.

“We don’t get enough to cover all these items plus inflation on an annual basis,”Grant said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Teachers ‘disgusted’: King continued from front page

For many parents who spoke, the primary concern was saving speech and language services, a language class for special needs children at Central elementary and school psychologists, and reinstating programs that help kids with behavioural issues.

They called on trustees to instead axe management positions and defer filling new positions.

“We’ll see greater frustration, more mental health concerns and increased behaviour problems in classrooms as students and teachers lose the supports they need,” said Heidi Gable, pastpresident of the District Parent Advisory Council.

Her comments were echoed by members of the Coquitlam Principals’ and Vice-principals’ Association (CPVPA), who said cuts will affect all students across the board, with specific challenges in providing library, choir, band and middle school explorations instruction as well as special needs support.

“With the proposed cuts to counselling,

The final SD43 budget meeting will be held next Tuesday, April 29, 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery Room at Winslow Centre, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. class size ratios, EAL [English as Additional Language] and international staffing, some of us are not even sure how we can build a timetable that provides all of our students with a minimum of eight courses,” said incoming CPVPA president Heather Murphy, principal at Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox secondary.

The last public meeting before next Tuesday’s final budget approval was an emotional one, punctuated with standing ovations and, occasionally, heckling.

But one teenager got everyone’s attention when he gave a speech using his iPad, with the support of his parents.

Kyle Parker, a Grade 12 student, said his speech pathologist, skill development teachers and education assistants

are helping him graduate with his peers — all positions that are facing the knife this year as the district tries to balance the budget with rising costs.

Among the harsher critics of the budget for the 2014/’15 school year were Charley King, Coquitlam Teachers’ Association president, and CUPE Local 561 president Dave Ginter.

Both took the district to task for not doing enough to save jobs.

King said teachers he has talked to are “disgusted” by management hires — although these have since been mostly withdrawn — and Ginter, whose union represents district support staff, called for other cost savings, such as extra vacation benefits in lieu of overtime for some nonunion staff and cutting the number of assistant superintendents.

“I didn’t expect this would be easy,” board chair Melissa Hyndes said later. “Emotions are high.”

But Hyndes noted that the trustees’ decision to not spend their professional development money ($33,500), to

cut a proposed increase in the budget for legal expenses ($50,000) and the delay to a finance manager hire ($115,000) would be used to save the job of a psychologist and a speech language pathologist, with the rest of the funds going toward class size and composition issues.

“We heard from a lot of people about the important work that speech pathologists do and the board felt the cuts to those areas were too deep, so they felt they should add those positions back,” the Port Moody trustee said.

The district has also pulled back from eliminating a language class at PoCo’s Central elementary, and saved an additional speech language and pathologist job, although four will still be cut out of 13; as well, about three teaching positions will be saved by re-allocating other funds, delaying a management hire and changing some jobs. Still, Moody middle school will lose a youth worker, sharing one with Como Lake middle instead. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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‘Arbitrations are expensive’: Ginter continued from front page

The issue has come up during public meetings on how to cut $13.4 million from spending to balance the budget with a local CUPE official suggesting legal costs could be reduced if grievances were settled locally instead of through arbitration “A r b i t rat i o n s a r e expensive,” said Dave Ginter, president of Local 561, which represents support staff. “They’re slow and that’s why it’s best to settle this on your own.”

Still, the longtime local president takes some responsibility for the sums spent on arbitrations for CUPE employees — which last year cost the district $134,755 out of total legal expenditures of $393,293 and the union $92,694 — but he said district management should take more responsibility, too.

According to Ginter, SD43’s director of human resources should attend more grievance meetings and settle more of the issues instead of sending them to arbitration.

“I deal with people who don’t have the power to make the decisions,” Ginter said of the meetings.

LEGAL FEES

Below are totals spent by School District 43 on legal fees over the last five school years: • Human resources (includes arbitrations, Human Rights and Criminal Code issues, and student appeals):

YEAR

2013/’14 2012/’13 2011/’12 2010/’11 2009/’10

TOTAL

$279,392 (partial year) $348,689 $357,973 $175,430 $85,637

• Other departments’ legal fees:

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School District 43’s director of human resources, Jamie Ross, at a budget meeting Tuesday at which the issue of legal fees was raised by a CUPE representative.

But HR director Jamie Ross disagreed, noting that people with the authority to make decisions already attend the meetings, although he will be there if necessary, and he said that the number of grievances could be partly explained by the process of bargaining, in which grievances are filed when the union isn’t successful at the bargaining table.

“It’s one of the tenets of bargaining,” he said.

“It’s a safety valve.”

Ross promised to work more closely with Ginter on figuring out

ways to resolve issues; this has happened with the Coquitlam Teachers’ A s s o c i at i o n , wh i c h Ross said has comparatively fewer arbitrations and with which he has worked out some serious employee issues.

Last year, for example, CTA arbitrations cost $37,324, and this year, so far, the district has spent just $3,465.

“I have had some preliminary discussions with Dave and we’ll be doing some things to move to a place that makes more sense,” Ross said. “He’s got a willing

2013/’14 2012/’13 2011/’12 2010/’11 2009/’10

TOTAL

$59,299 $44,604 $29,425 $4,183 $10,909

partner on that.”

But arbitration costs aren’t the only expense driving up legal fees. The district is also spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on lawyers’ fees to handle Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy ACT requests, disputes involving students that can’t be resolved at the school or administration level, Criminal Code offences and BC Human Rights Tribunal cases.

Last year, the district spent $86,960 on “general” legal fees (up from $29,098 in 2009/’10) for

lawyers to handle custody orders and family disputes, FOI requests, Teachers Regulation Branch investigations, board policies, legal research and other labour relations and benefits issues. It is on track to spend roughly the same this year, racking up $60,846 in general legal expenses with law firm Harris and Co. Legal costs for criminal offences, meanwhile, cost the district $11,554 so far this year and $10,415 in 2012/’13, with the fees mostly related to the court case of

a Coquitlam substitute teacher who was acquitted of sexual assault, sexual interference and criminal harassment charges.

Another legal area that seems to be steadily on the rise is appeals of principals’ and district decisions related to students. The district has seen lawyers’ fees for this area steadily increase over the last four years. This year, for example, the district has already spent $70,744 on student-related appeals, compared to $43,720 in 2012/’13, $48,242 in 2011/’12 and $11,928 in 2010/’11.

SD43 superintendent Tom Grant said he believes the district’s increasing costs can be blamed on a more litigious society, in which people are more likely to resort to legal measures if they can’t get issues resolved to their satisfaction.

“Not everyone appreciates the decisions principals or board members make,” Grant said at a recent board of education meeting when the issue of legal costs came up.

More money is also being spent on human rights complaints in recent years, including $18,122 spent in 2012/’13

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compared to $9,814 in 2011/’12 (the district has only spent $923 on such cases so far this year).

The district has also seen an increase in other legal fees related to issues surrounding pension benefits and real estate, from about $11,000 in 2009 to nearly $60,000 this year.

Inflation is partly to blame, said secretary treasurer Ferrari, and the district is looking at ways to cut costs, including making sure staff don’t copy the district’s law firm unnecessarily in emails. “Internally we’re looking at controls and trying to see if we can streamline how and when people access legal advice,” Ferrari said.

The district has looked at hiring in-house counsel to reduce costs but other districts are moving away from that model, Ross said, because it’s not as cost-efficient as first believed.

But other areas that show more promise are sharing services and fees with other districts, as well as possibly using the BC School Trustees lawyer in cases where the district is involved a class action suit that affects several districts province-wide. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Beginning next week, there will be two mornings of work within a three-week period when crews will start at 5 a.m. on the structure, that will go over top of several North Road businesses.

Scaffolding and fencing will be set up over North Road between Gatineau Place and Lougheed Highway in mid-May, a process that should take approximately two weeks.

Some lane closures and detours are expected while crews are setting up for the deck installation; nighttime noise related to concrete pouring, heavy machinery and truck movement is expected.

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They also asked where they had slept the night before, whether they received government assistance and if they had any health challenges.

“It’s a very personal look at their lives,” Krier said, noting the surveys were anonymous and voluntary.

Volunteers visited areas that are frequented by the homeless, as identified by police, bylaw of-

ficers and outreach workers. The nice weather and the food bank open at Trinity United Church in Port Coquitlam that day made the count easier, Krier said.

In total, 55 people were screened — “a number that’s not accurate because the homeless don’t always want to be counted.”

Still, Krier said she was pleased many wanted to reach out. “We found that the homeless are very in-

terested in talking so we recorded as many of their stories as possible.”

Sandy Burpee, chair of the Tri-Cities’ Homelessness and Housing Task Group, which is part of the G r e a t e r Va n c o u ve r Regional Steering Committee on the Homelessness, which oversaw the count, said the Tri-Cities numbers aren’t surprising.

“It’s about what I anticipated. It’s not a sig-

nificant rise,” he said, “although it’s hard to grasp the true numbers in just one day.”

Overall, the count showed a 5% rise — 120 more people — in the number of homeless in Metro Vancouver, with the overall number generally staying the same since 2008.

Of the 2,770 homeless people counted in the region, 1,813 were considered “sheltered homeless,” meaning they were found

in shelters, safe houses for youth or transition houses for women. This category also includes individuals with “no fixed address” staying temporarily in hospital beds, jails or detox facilities.

The 2014 regional count identified 957 people considered “unsheltered homeless” — i.e., people living outside, couch surfing or using homelessness services on the day of the count. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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By Diane Strandberg Teachers in School District 43 are joining forces with KidSport Tri-Cities to ensure students in local schools can participate in sports regardless of their family income.

On May 4, the first annual School District 43 Golf Tournament will be held at Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club in Coquitlam to support the organization, which covers the cost of registration fees for children’s sports.

“We think [KidSport] is a worthy cause and, as a district, we want to get behind it,” said CABE principal Paul McNaughton, who said research shows sports is good for kids’ mental health and academics, and keeps them in school.

Sharon McKay, a CABE teacher and an athlete, came up with the idea of the district supporting KidSport last fall and it wasn’t long before her colleagues at the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association and CUPE Local 561, as well as retired principals and teachers, jumped on board. They all wanted to help because all of the money it raises — about $130,000 annually — is distributed to SD43 kids who play sports on local teams.

“The best way we can support kids is through KidSport,” said Jeff Stromgren, the district’s community connections/ healthy living co-ordinator.“It’s a shortcut to kids who really need it.”

C h r i s Wi l s o n , a Coquitlam city councillor who is also the Tri-Cities KidSport executive director, said he is impressed with the enthusiasm of teachers.

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There weren’t as many as in the global H1N1 pandemic of 2009 but this year’s influenza vaccine program delivered a record 1.4 million seasonal doses to B.C. residents.

Resurgence of the H1N1 strain that triggered hospitalizations and deaths among younger patients motivated a late-season surge in demand for flu shots after Christmas, resulting in temporary shortages of vaccine in some areas.

Changes in policy also contributed to better protection against seasonal flu, said Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall. Health care workers and visitors were required to get the vaccine or wear masks in patient care areas, to protect patients with underlying conditions that make influenza more serious.

After the health care worker immunization rate had drifted as low as 50%, the new policy prompted 80% of health care employees to be vaccinated and the remainder used masks, Kendall said Wednesday. One health care aide in Grand Forks was fired after repeatedly refusing to wear a mask when working around patients.

Health Minister Terry Lake said the total was increased by extending free flu shots to anyone who was considering visiting a relative in a health care facility during the winter. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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A Coquitlam church will host a candlelight vigil tomorrow (Saturday) to remember those lost at sea in a Korean ferry tragedy.

Members of the Korean-Canadian community are hosting the service at Our Lady of Fatima Church hall (315 Walker St.) from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

The Rose of Sharon Foundation will have a donation box at the event to collect cash to help the victims’ families. Fundraising drives will also be set up May 2 and 3 outside the HanNam and H-Mart supermarkets on North Road.

Direct deposits can be made to the foundation at Sharons Credit Union (202-403 North Rd.), Rose of Sharon Foundation account number 100000277970.

The ferry sank last week as it sailed from Incheon to Jeju Island. More than 160 people have been confirmed dead and search teams continue to work to recover bodies. There were 476 people on board and 174 passengers were rescued. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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What seemed like a promising beginning — a new education minister, a promise of 10 years of stability, some efforts at dealing with class size and composition — is now mired in the usual disagreements over wages and affordability, with both sides losing touch with voters.

Teachers may have a good argument that they deserve to be paid wages similar to those given teachers in other provinces but their demands are much higher than those achieved by other B.C. public-sector unions.

The province, meanwhile, continues to underfund education, counter to claims by BC Liberal MLAs that few believe. The money coming in has not kept pace with money going out for everything from heating schools to paying for a new student tracking system. Downloading is becoming extreme and in School District 43, $25 million is being carved out of school operations over two years.

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ew Westminster council is sending a letter to fellow councils throughout the Lower Mainland campaigning against a six-lane replacement for the Pattullo Bridge.

This issue is often billed as a Surrey-versus-New Westminster battle but in fact, there is much more to it. It is also important to consider the links between Surrey and New Westminster in their historical context.

The original link between the two communities was by ferry. In 1904, when the current rail bridge between them was built, it included an upper deck for pedestrians, horses and the very occasional motor vehicle. By the 1930s, that narrow bridge was hopelessly out of date.

A new bridge was proposed and it could easily have been built at a different location — most likely further east — but New Westminster pressed hard for the bridge to be

built near the existing crossing because Royal City businesses benefited heavily from Fraser Valley customers.

In those days, Surrey had few retail outlets and regional services — including the hospital, courts, technical school and the farmers’ market — were all located in New Westminster.

The province bowed to the pressure and the Pattullo opened in 1937.

When the first Port Mann Bridge opened in 1964, things started to change. New West was bypassed and the city gradually lost most of its regional connections to Surrey and other south-of-the-Fraser communities.

It also lost much of its industrial tax base.

Many of the industries, such as the brewery, lumber mills and docks, employed a lot of Surrey residents. New Westminster has become more of a suburb to other communities, notably Vancouver.

When SkyTrain opened in 1986, New West was the initial“end of the line”and this led to a great deal of residential development that continues to this day.

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New Westminster residents do not need to own cars and many can’t understand why so many Surrey residents use cars so much. The lack of transit options south of the Fraser is a mystery to them.

This attitude of indifference is reflected in the approach of New Westminster city council, which has done little in the way of traffic improvements over the past two decades, other than put in a number of barriers to prevent ratrunning through residential neighbourhoods.

There is a lack of left-turn lanes, road widening and provisions for trucks.

Roger Simmons, a truck driver, pointed out in a recent letter to The Surrey-North Delta Leader that the six lanes are no advantage to New Westminster and he’s right. As he says, they probably aren’t an advantage to Surrey residents, either, given that, once they cross the bridge, they will be stalled on roads that have changed little since the 1960s.

Simmons points out where some traffic improvements would really make a difference, including on Highway 91A through

Queensborough, which is so difficult to get in and out of that rents tend to be lower there.

Simmons’ final suggested improvement, to have more light rail transit south of the Fraser, is one that Surrey politicians and planners would love to see — but TransLink has yet to indicate that one cent will be made available for any implementation.

As Surrey grows, and there are more jobs south of the Fraser, a Surrey-oriented rapid transit system will make more and more sense. There will be even fewer reasons to go to New Westminster.

Perhaps the best thing to do with the Pattullo is just leave it alone. The toll situation needs to be made fairer and that would ease some of the congestion but, beyond that, it may not be worth spending anything on it.

New Westminster wanted it right where it was built and it may be in commuters’ best interests to respect that long-ago decision.

Frank Bucholtz is the editor of The Langley Times, a Black Press sister newspaper of The Tri-City News.

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Cuts & priorities The Editor, Coquitlam school district is filled with amazing teachers, support workers, caretakers, maintenance workers and administrators who all do the best job they can to educate our community’s children.

Over the last eight weeks of budget consultations, I have heard speaker after speaker imploring School District 43 trustees to do everything they can to keep the impending cuts away from children.

At Tuesday’s board of education meeting, the facts were presented and more than 150 people who work directly with the children who attend our schools are facing the axe. Speaker after speaker asked what is it going to look like for my special needs child after their teacher or speech pathologist or support worker’s hours have been dramatically decreased? People asked what is the library going to look like next year when there are 38 fewer teacher librarians?

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dent and parent, and a Burnaby teacher. I recently attended the budget meeting for the Burnaby school board and it left me disheartened.

The provincial government requires boards of education to create balanced budgets based on such limited financial resources that programs will be cut, jobs will be lost, students will suffer, and teachers and other staff will experience even more stress and burnout than we currently do. This situation is not unique to the Burnaby.

All of this is due in no small part to the province’s choice to underfund public education.

How is it OK not even to provide school boards with enough money to maintain programs and services as they currently exist? I’ve experienced the harmful effects of fewer supports for students, especially the most vulnerable ones.

Public education must remain vital, vibrant, respected and well-funded.

Under the BC Liberal government, this is not likely to happen.

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look different next year.”

Everyone knew there would be cuts because of provincial underfunding but one stakeholder group did not have to ask, “What is my job going to look like next year?” In fact, one group saw close to $1 million added to its budget. And who is in this important group, which, in these times of deep cuts, has proposed to increase its share of the budget by nearly $1 million? District administration.

There’s a serious problem with priorities when they propose to add a communications manager and a cafeteria co-ordinator at the same time they are proposing to close all the middle school cafeterias.

There are good people who do good work in our board office. But in difficult times, leadership must lead by example. If you are asking the people remaining in the schools to do more with less, the district leadership team also needs to do more with less.

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Port Coquitlam will move forward with a plan to renovate its No. 2 fire hall this year in order for it to conform with building codes and standards for gender equity in the workplace.

Currently, the northside hall — on Toronto Street off Prairie Avenue, near Coopers Foods — does not have a women’s bathroom and work is necessary to ensure the structure meets up-to-date building standards and WorkSafeBC regulations.

“This is just bringing it up to current standards,” said PoCo Mayor Greg Moore. “It also expands it by 400 sq. ft. to accommodate some training and storage space.”

The work is expected to cost the city $376,725 and council voted unanimously in favour of the recommendation to amend its capital plan during Monday night’s finance and intergovernmental committee meeting.

During last fall’s budget deliberations, PoCo Fire Chief Nick Delmonico said revamp-

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Called Waste-Line, the app allows the user to sign-up for reminders, stay up to date with any collection changes and receive emergency notifications from the city. It also gives residents an option to report any problems, like a missed pickup, a pothole or a malfunctioning streetlight.

The app will also provide advice on how PoCo residents can reduce the amount of waste they send to the landfill and will provide tips on sorting garbage, green waste and recycling.

The app is available for free at the iTunes App store, Google Play or through the city website at www.portcoquitlam.ca/wasteline.

The city of Coquitlam launched a similar app, called Coquitlam Curbside Collection, last fall.

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With more people expected to move to the Dominion Triangle area in the coming years, he said it would be prudent to wait until the department had a better idea of its needs on the northside.

On Wednesday, Moore concurred with the chief’s assessment, saying that any full-scale rebuild of the facility is years away.

“We haven’t done an overall needs assess-

ment,” he said. “I don’t think anything needs to happen for at least a decade. If we did [rebuild it], it would be well down the path.”

He also noted that the Coast Meridian Overpass has greatly improved No. 1 fire hall’s connection to the northside. Moore said that if future service increases become necessary, it is possible it could be done at the main facility on Broadway Street, where there is room to expand. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Port Moody homeowners will see an average $59 jump in their property bills this year.

On Tuesday, city council unanimously gave three readings to the tax bylaw, which, if approved next month, will see property and utility levies go up by a blended 2.1%. The rate is more than a point lower than last year’s 3.38%.

The tax, which pays for city hall, fire, police and library services as well as utilities such as garbage and recycling collection, means homeowners living in a home with the statistically average assessed value of $539,275 will pay about $2,865 this year.

Council voted to make a few adjustments to the budget this year to save money: The city will sell three older police cruisers, shave $40,000 off three summer celebrations (looking for corporate sponsorship instead) and bump the city tourism plan to next year.

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Saying that Port Moody’s official community plan is a good vision for the city, Mayor Mike Clay presided over the vote Tuesday for one of the city’s more contentious plans in many years.

The OCP, which lays out a broad vision for the city, including land-use changes for highprofile properties along the waterfront and near Evergreen Line stations, was given third reading following a lengthy public hearing.

Clay noted the OCP concludes a process that began in 2006; the next stage is a review by Metro Vancouver on the regional context statement and growth strategy.

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clipping service and moved the second phase of the museum site study to 2018. And no additional police officers or firefighters will be hired this year.

As part of the five-year financial plan, which also received three bylaw readings, council plans to tuck away 1% a year until at least 2018 for asset renewal.

Among its major capital projects for 2014, the city is proposing: • $859,000 for trans-

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noted Port Moody, like other B.C. municipalities, struggles to keep up with increased wages and benefits for city staff, rising federal and provincial costs for CPP, EI and WCB contributions, inflation and other related fees to do business (utilities, fuel, software maintenance and postage).

Still, the city has seen “some modest growth” in tax revenues from new construction as well as fees and fines hikes, she wrote.

Port Moody’s 2.1% blended hike is lower than Coquitlam’s rate of 2.42% but higher than Port Coquitlam’s, which this year saw a 0.21% decrease.

Port Moody forecasts property taxes will rise an average of $66 next year and $88 in 2016.

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InTerIor To LoWer MAInLAnd TrAnsMIssIon ProjeCT HeLICoPTer Work Construction work for the new transmission line between Merritt and Coquitlam continues.

As part of this work, helicopters are required and currently in service in some areas along the right-of-way. The contractor has obtained the necessary permits and permissions and is in compliance with Transport Canada requirements. Wherever possible, helicopters follow routes and schedules that minimize disturbances to residents.

The Interior to Lower Mainland Transmission Project will enable more electricity to be delivered from areas where it is generated – in the Columbia and the Peace regions – to the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, ensuring that homes and businesses continue to receive clean and reliable energy.

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CONTACT Send notices & releases to: email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 • fax: 604-944-0703

THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: Fish release at Hyde Creek, music shows and city-wide garbage sale

Charity walk, free skate FREE SKATE

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Westminster Savings credit union sponsors its monthly free skate for Coquitlam residents from 2 to 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 to 5 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.). Skate and helmet rentals are also no charge. Wristbands will be handed out 30 minutes before the session to the first 200 participants.

Visit coquitlam.ca/pslc.

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Friday, April 25 NI HAO

A Mother Goose program will be held at the Coquitlam Public Library City Centre branch for parents and their young ones (aged 18 months to three years old) whose first language is Cantonese. Presented by the library and SUCCESS, the free session at 1169 Pinetree Way starts today at 10:30 a.m. and runs every Friday morning until June 20. Call 604-468-6002 or 604 937-4136 or email schan@library.coquitlam. bc.ca.Visit library.coquitlam.bc.ca.

IN BLOOM

Visit lush spaces around the world with musicians Rebecca Blair, Judy Henry and Michelle Carlisle for All in a Garden Green, Place des Arts’ last faculty concert of the season (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Tickets at $15/$13 are available by calling 604-664-1636 or visiting brownpapertickets.com/ event/413484.

NO FUN

Kids aged seven to 10 can join the city of Port Coquitlam’s No Fun Fridays program from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Hyde Creek recreation complex (1379 Laurier Ave.). Admission is $15 on the day of the event (until 6 p.m.). To register in advance, call 604927-PLAY or visit experienceit.ca.

Sunday, April 27 RIVERVIEW WALK

MUSIC MESSAGE

Several performers will be at the Unity Rocks Showcase Extravaganza for I Am Someone.

Among those on stage will be Ria Jade Diy, 16, a singer, songwriter and musician who hosts her own TV show titled eveRIAthing on Shaw; Robot Mafia; Bacon Coma; Mike Stoltz; Dr. Brainstorm; Mortimer’s Band; Nostrathomas; and Charlie Spittel. I Am Someone is spearheading a project to provide a text-messaging platform that links bullied kids with resources and counsellors.

The show starts at 7 p.m. at the Northside Church (2606 Kingsway Ave.). Tickets at $10 are available at northsidekingsway.com/unityrocks.

DATE NIGHT

Stage 43’s Seduced by Moonlight runs at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) this weekend and April 30 to May 3. All shows are at 8 p.m. except April 27 is a 2 p.m. matinee.

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Saturday, April 26 GARAGE SALE

Troll for treasures in the city of Port Coquitlam’s annual garage sale, happening at designated homes around town from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Visit portcoquitlam.ca/garagesale.

BYE, BYE FISHY

Help the Hyde Creek Watershed Society members release thousands of coho salmon smolts into Hyde Creek at the hatchery (3636 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam) between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Exhibits will be set up and enjoy a BBQ

hot dog and salmon chowder.

Park at the recreation centre on Laurier Avenue and walk along the Traboulay PoCo Trail to the hatchery.

Visit hydecreek.org.

WALK FOR CHARITY

Lace up your runners for the annual Tri-Cities Scotiabank MS Walk at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.

There is a 2 km route along the Port Moody Inlet or a 5 km stretch to Old Orchard Park and back. Both trails are wheelchair, stroller and scooter accessible. Check-in starts at 8 a.m. at Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.) and the start time is at 10 a.m.Visit mssoc.convio.net/site/ TR?fr_id=2982&pg=entry or call 604602-3208.

Tour the 102-year-old grounds of Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam and hear the history behind the trees. Meet at 1 p.m. at the upper entrance of the Henry EssonYoung Building. For a site map, visit www. rhcs.org or call 604-290-9910.

CHURCH SOUNDS

Read books, sing songs and learn new rhymes at the family storytime at the Coquitlam Public Library’s City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way) at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Call 604-554-7334.

Enjoy an afternoon of music at St. Andrew’s United Church (2318 St. John’s St., Port Moody) at 2:30 p.m. with sounds from the St Andrew’s Choir, Choral Connections, Collage, Amy Stephen, Steve Wilkes, Jeannette Vanderdeen, and Amy and Greg Morrissey. Admission is by donation. Call 604 939-5513.

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Learn how to naturally cleanse your body from environmental toxins at a city of Coquitlam workshop at the Inspiration Garden (corner of Guildford Way and Pipeline Road) at 2 p.m. Taste foods prepared with medicinal herbs and understand the benefits of fruit vinegars. The cost is $15. Pre-register by calling 604-9274386 using barcode 464557 or online at coquitlam.ca/inspiration.

GRAND OPENING

Top students who competed in this spring’s Coquitlam District Music Festival will show their talents at an honours concert at the Hyde Creek community church (2145 Nova Scotia Ave., Port Coquitlam) at 6 p.m. There is no cost for admission; however, donations will be accepted to the CDMF scholarship fund.Visit cdmffestival.ca. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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Guide to Summer Activities BBB Has Tips For Parents Looking For The Right Children’s Camp Summer fun starts with homework - at least for mom and dad. Summer is right around the corner and while kids are looking forward to days without homework, the assignment for parents is finding suitable summer fun. With registration already open for some camps, BBB has tips for parents Simone Lis, Vice President, Better Business Bureau

looking for a safe, fun-filled camp for their children.

Danielle Primrose, president and CEO of BBB Serving Mainland BC, says choosing a summer camp is not a decision to be taken lightly. “Choosing a camp should be taken as seriously as choosing a daycare,” she says. “It’s important to research different locations to find out costs, condition of the facilities, safety protocols and terms and conditions so parents can make a wise, informed decision.”

The BBB offers the following tips for parents searching for the right camp: • Always visit the camp before submitting your deposit. Check its location and view the living, eating and recreational facilities. Ask about safety procedures (particularly for water activities, archery and out-of-camp trips), and assess the quality and commitment of the staff.

• Ask about fees and payment deadlines. Is your deposit refundable? Are there extra charges for any activities? Are meals and transportation offered?

• What about insurance?

Does the camp have appropriate insurance coverage?

Martial Arts You are never too young or too old to make a positive change in your life and Sun Hang Do can help with one of our exciting Martial Arts programs. In shape or out of shape we have a program for you. Improve balance, motivation, fitness, flexibility and learn martial art life skills that can assist you in your daily life.

Sun Hang Do’s Summer Camp is all about maintaining a balance between the mind and body. During our hours from 6:30am-6:00pm, we will work in all areas of growth; Physical, Emotional, Social and Cognitive learning.

Students are guaranteed to have fun and stay fit over the Summer! With monthly, weekly and daily drop-in rates, we are flexible and can accommodate your busy schedule. Space is limited so call Sun Hang Do Coquitlam today to register and reserve your spot 604-931-3311!

• What kind of camp is appropriate for your child?

Be sure to search camps that are age-appropriate for your kids. Also consider what your kids’ interests and hobbies are (drama, dancing, musical theatre etc...) and if they prefer a daycamp or a sleep-away camp.

• Verify the address and contact information of the camp. Check that the information provided on the facility’s website is accurate in case concerns or issues arise during your child’s stay.

• What is the camp director’s background? How is the staff trained? Are criminal checks made for employees and volunteers? What is the ratio of campers to staff members? Make an appointment with the director to find out.

• Are references from parents of repeat campers available? Ask the parents about their child’s experience and why they recommend the camp.

• Are medical facilities adequate? Is a nurse or doctor on site? What are the procedures for transporting injured or sick children to medical facilities? Are those facilities nearby?

• Contact your provincial camping association. Find out which campsmeet provincial standards when it comes to the facility itself, health and safety as well as leadership and other factors.

Start your search with trust. Search BBB Business Reviews for licensing information, complaint history and other important information.

For more information and other consumer tips, visit bbb.org.

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Summer Fun Art Camps! at Place des Arts JULY 7 - AUGUST 15 For ages 5-7, 8-12 & 11-14

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Summer Camps

Mini Madness Camp Boys & Girls (4-7 years)

This very popular camp is for the “little stars of tomorrow”. MINI MADNESS is a fun introduction to the game of soccer and features two hours full of soccer fun. The camp will provide a number of games and activities to give players a very basic understanding of soccer.

Development Camp Boys & Girls (7-12 years) The DEVELOPMENT CAMP is aimed at any player wanting to take their game to the next level regardless of age, experience or ability. This camp focuses on basic skill development techniques and is open to the type of player interested in improving their skills in a fun environment.

CAMP #1 - JULY 2014 Location:

Mundy Park Fields 1 & 2 (on Hillcrest)

Dates:

Monday, July 7th to Friday, July 11th

Time:

Mini Madness - 9:00 am to 11:00 am Development Camp 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Cost:

Mini Madness - $95.00 Development Camp - $120.00

CAMP #2 - AUGUST 2014 Location:

Town Center (East & West)

Dates:

Monday, August 18th to Friday, August 22nd

Time:

Mini Madness - 9:00 am to 11:00 am Development Camp 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Cost:

Mini Madness - $95.00 Development Camp - $120.00

Goalkeeping Camp Boys & Girls (8-16 years) The GOALKEEPING CAMP will be led and instructed by Dennis Kindel. The Keeper’s Camp program will provide age appropriate training work on physical, technical and tactical side goalkeeping.

CAMP #3 - JULY 2014 Location:

Mundy Park Field 1 (on Hillcrest)

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Monday, July 7th to Thursday, July 10th

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Guide to Summer Activities Get outside and into summer camps!

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Garden Camps: Unique to Coquitlam is the Inspiration Garden, a beautiful teaching garden located in Town Centre Park, on the corner of Guildford and Pinetree—yes, it’s where that bee sculpture is! The garden will be host to a number of fun camps this summer including Young Urban Farmers, where kids will learn how to start their own gardens, and Green Kids, perfect for the little environmentalist.

Visit www.coquitlam. ca/inspirationgarden for details and upcoming events.

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Summer camps at Burnaby Village Museum and Deer Lake Park feature crafts, games, heritage activities and rides on the Carousel every day! Kids travel back in time to experience life as it was in the 1920s through a variety of hands-on activities.

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Having a chance to drive the base car all the way up to the Golf R showed just how good the base car is.

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New Golf family offers quality at the right price The new seventh generation VW the Golf and GTI and will come in at roughly the same price as the Golf arrives later this spring with last R, right around $40,000 but a 2015 model designation. fully loaded.

I have already had a chance to drive three examples of the new Inside edition in Europe so I can offer The upside to having a slightly you a sneak peek at what this bigger platform is interior space very popular VW has going for it and the cabin of the latest Golf This new Golf before it arrives here. does feel bigger, especially sideThe all-new car might look like to-side. The centre console is family is set to the previous Golf but it is built on wider and the dash is fitted with take on some very a platform that is shared across all-new switches and dials. Once established players the VW group and represents again, the feel and look is almost in the compact a massive investment for the Audi quality. Having a chance to German manufacturer. drive the base car all the way up segment.

This new platform, called MQB, to the Golf R showed just how Zack Spencer enables the engineers to build all good the base car is. The only kinds of new products, be they difference is the sportier seats bigger, smaller, wider or taller. What went into and splashier trim on the more expensive cars, the design of the Golf represents a big step but the overall design is the same from car to forward for Volkswagen as the latest model is car and all exemplify the simple, yet elegant 100kg lighter than the outgoing car but it is approach VW takes with all its interiors. bigger, stiffer and safer than before.

Drive Looks Gone is the old 2.5-litre. 5-cylinder, replaced It could be argued that the new Golf looks too by an all-new 1.8-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder much like the older model but interacting with base engine. This engine too produces 170 but this new product quickly displays a level of is more efficient, responsive and features state refinement and finish that might be found in an of the art technology. In the compact set, this upmarket Audi product. (This MQB platform is kind of technology is unheard of at the roughly shared with the all-new Audi A3). $19,000 asking price. Taking it up a notch is Starting at $18,995, the base Golf is priced the legendary Golf GTI, now with 210hp from right in the heart of the compact market but a new 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder. I had this car sports a fully independent suspension, a shot driving this last year in Austria and I direct injection turbocharged engine and more can say without question, this combination is power than much of the competition, at 170hp. fantastic. The Golf R is the ultimate Golf with The Golf GTI is my personal favourite due to roughly 300hp and an all wheel drive system. the bad-boy looks, bigger wheels and improved The same system is used in the all-new Audi engine and suspension. It starts at $27,995. The S3 but this car comes fully loaded and will be hot-hatch Golf R will arrive about a year after roughly $4,000 less than the starting price of

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With a hatchback design, this car has always been a more practical design than sedans like the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. With superb road manners, advanced engines and German engineering, the starting price looks like a winner. A big reason for this is the Golf is assembled in Mexico and these cars come into Canada without duty, (Thanks NAFTA) so VW added more content and kept the price low. The good news for diesel lovers is that the TDI engine will be available right out of the gate and now represents about 50 percent of Golf sales.

This engine too has been modified to make it as fuel efficient as possible. All told, the Golf is more polished car than much of the competition and offers a trim level and price for all types of buyers, from basic to flat-out performance. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca The Lowdown Power: 1.8L turbo with 170hp, 2.0L turbo with 210hp, 2.0L turbo with 300hp and 2.0L diesel.

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It seems the Big Four shot their lightning bolts at the preceding Detroit and Los Angeles auto extravaganzas and left it to the import manufacturers to dazzle here.

Nissan did not disappoint with the unveiling of a classy looking crossover in the shape of the all-wheel drive 2015 Nissan Murano.

The mid-size model first showed up in 2002 and this new model marks the birth of the third-generation. The Nissan-named V-Motion nose and boomerang-shaped taillights ensure it makes an impression on the observer, coming and going, and distinguishes itself from its rivals.

Inside, up to five passengers can expect more of a luxury ride than they might have enjoyed in the

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outgoing version – heated and cooled front seats will impress those upfront.

The trend in this segment to include huge sunroofs continues here.

Under the hood, Nissan stays with the trusty 3.5-litre six-cylinder powerplant matched to a continuously variable transmission.

Expect to see the Murano in the showrooms at the tail end of the year.

Before moving on, the Nissan Sport Sedan Concept should be mentioned as it offers a clue to what the new Maxima might resemble. And boy, is it a looker despite the horrible orange colour of the show car! It too features a panoramic roof stretching almost from the windshield to the rear window. A production model version is expected later in the year, which suggests the L.A. show might benefit from that timetable.

Any new Toyota Camry is an instant hit, especially in North America where it’s been the best selling car for 12 years. Despite that, the Japanese manufacturer launched an all-new 2015 model, just three years after introducing a redesign. keith.morgan @drivewaybc.ca

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Alexandra Straub It was said to her that her of riding I’m taking on that gear likely saved her life. day, I’ll dress appropriately.

She was wearing leathers, I’m an advocate of riding gloves, protective boots, gear. All of it. and a helmet.

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A quick tip, order the Sportz strap protectors for $24.99.

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Kevlar can help protect you on your motorcycle continued from page 21

I’m not suggesting buying the most expensive and fanciest lid out there because most of us don’t have thousands of dollars for a carbon fibre helmet.

In fact, I’ll add this too: Make sure it fits properly.

Local motorcycle shops generally have trained staff in fitting helmets. They’re supposed to fit snugly.

I’ve been told that even the cheapest helmet that fits perfectly will do more for you than an expensive one that’s just not right for you.

You only have one head.

Use it. And protect it.

Jackets: There are a couple of common materials used in jackets: leather and textile.

There are more, but the two listed are quite prominent.

Each have their own benefits. Textile jackets tend to be more breathable, while leather has been said to be

better protection. You can argue each case.

Some jackets come with armor (added protection in the back, elbows, and shoulders.) Some don’t.

I suggest armor only because it protects you that much more. However, there are accessories you can purchase if your jacket you choose doesn’t come with it built in.

Pants: Leather, textile and Kevlar jeans are common riding pants. Kevlar jeans are

getting better and better as more research and development is conducted. I say, if you’re going for the “cool” look, spend a little more for the added protection.

Boots: Not everyone will want heavily reinforced boots.

That’s fine. But if you’re going to ride, get leather footwear that at least covers your anklebone.

Speaking of which, have you ever hit your anklebone on a table leg? Hurts, doesn’t it. Now imagine a

Confessions of a Curber I surprised my family with a trip to Hawaii.

They didn’t have a clue how I paid for it. But they thought I was the best dad in the world.

While we were away, I bought a car on eBay. It had over 350,000 km on it. No one will want to buy this piece of junk, I thought.

Unless. I could just lower the mileage on it a little bit. And it won’t hurt anybody, right?

One problem – I had no idea how to change an odometer*. But as it turns out, it’s much easier than I’d expected.

With an odometer tool, I changed the reading to 164,500 km. Still a lot, but less than half the real clicks.

My ad: “Minivan – old but in great condition!

Only 164,500kms - it sat in my garage for the last 5 years. Must sell. If you’re looking for an older, but reliable and safe vehicle, call my cell and we’ll negotiate.”

Looking back, I realized I’d knocked almost 200,000 km off the vehicle. But I shined it up and put some newer used tires on it so they wouldn’t give away its true condition.

Will this get me in trouble? I wondered. I wasn’t doing anything wrong, really – this just gives me a chance to make some more money on the vehicle.

I got a phone call from a young single mom who could only afford an older vehicle. We decided to meet at her son’s school.

As I was showing her the car, I noticed the carpet, the door handles and the pedals kind of gave away its true condition.

Hopefully she’s too naïve to notice, I thought.

Forty minutes later, our exchange was complete. I probably made an extra $2,000 because of the odometer! If I’d only done this to all the other cars I sold!

Suddenly, my mind began processing the implications. That minivan was pretty much at the end of its life. That young mom is expecting the vehicle to last her for a few more years. At best, I see it lasting one more.

Parts will start failing, calling for expensive repairs. I’m certain she doesn’t have the money for that.

All I’m hoping is that it doesn’t break down on the highway. Maybe there was a reason I never did it before. Maybe, just maybe, I had a conscience up until now.

220-kilo machine falling on it. Think safety.

What’s great about the industry now, is the availability to cool riding shoes that have reinforced heels and ankle protection. You can look good and be protected.

Bonus.

Gloves: There are a few styles of gloves. There are ones that cover just your hands/ fingers and ones called gauntlet gloves that cover past your wrists. Some gloves also have reinforced

points with carbon fibre to prevent further damage.

Like with a helmet, and the rest of your gear, get gloves that fit you, like, a glove!

Too much room can cause blisters. Too little room cuts off circulation.

Off-road: If you’re an adventure-touring rider – or would like to be – textile is the way to go. This material is much better for the changing weather you’ll encounter on the road less travelled. It’s breathable and generally

has a few layers. So you can take off or put them on when needed.

Dirt Biking: Just because you fall in dirt doesn’t mean it can’t hurt! Wearing elbow and kneepads are recommended. A lot of dirt riders will also add a chest protector/ breastplate, gloves, boots and goggles. Along with their helmet, of course.

Accessories: If you want added piece of mind, that’s available, too.

I ride with a back protector

with built-in kidney protectors that I put on under my jacket. I look like a Ninja Turtle, but I don’t care! They work.

A full chest protector is also available along with I’ve only scratched the surface for gear out there, but these are the basics to getting started. Bottom line, you likely won’t regret being fully suited on the road. alexandra.straub @drivewaybc.ca

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Spring is here – so, get out and enjoy it green scene Elaine Golds

Check this Here are some TriCity events and information that will help you get in the mood for spring:

Birds in our area signal springw

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Their early morning chorus is so joyous, it can’t fail to lift the hearts and hopes of most people.

Watching the bright green leaves of plants unfold for a new season of growth reminds me of the myriad shapes of nature’s boundless beauty.

I am sure I am not alone in finding spring to be the best of all seasons. While Earth Day (April 22) reminded us of the need to be good stewards of our planet, this season is the ultimate proof of nature’s unfailing resilience.

While many migratory birds are still flying north to nest throughout North America, the birds that remain here year-round are well into their nesting season. I notice the chick-

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Mourning Cloak butterflies, whose larvae eat willow leaves are typically found near streams. adees and finches tend to come in pairs to our bird feeder, an indication they are not yet incubating eggs but have definitely chosen their mates.

All three of the chickadee nest boxes in our yard are showing signs of having been“inspected”for their suitability for nesting.This year, I hope we will have both chestnutbacked and black-capped chickadees rearing babies in our backyard. One year, we were thrilled to have red-breasted nuthatches use one of our nest boxes.

A pair of pileated woodpeckers is now taking turns making frequent trips to our suet feeder; I expect they are already incubating eggs in a nest in the forest next to our local school.

I should point out that we live a some distance from the north shore and

greenbelt areas, which means we are rarely disturbed by bears until late fall, so our bird feeders usually stay out during the nesting season. I am glad of this opportunity to help the birds rear a new generation but if the bears make an early appearance in our neighbourhood, the feeders will come down.

Members of the woodpecker, chickadee and nuthatch families are cavity nesters; i.e., they depend on the decaying wood of dead and dying trees to provide them with good nesting habitat.

Chickadees, with their smaller beaks, usually modify a cavity already created by a larger woodpecker.These so-called secondary cavity nesters can often be tempted into using a man-made nest box as long as it has the

correct dimensions.

In contrast, woodpeckers rely on decaying trees in forested areas to carve out their nests. In B.C., such trees are estimated to provide critical nesting habitat for at least 65 species of birds, bats and small mammals. Many of these animals return the favour by eating insect pests.Thus, decaying trees play an essential role in forest ecology.

Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is conservation/education chair of the Burke Mountain Naturalists, chair of the Colony Farm Park Association and a founding director of the board of the Port Moody Ecological Society.

If you are interested in building and installing a chickadee nest box, instructions are available on the Burke Mountain Naturalists website (www. bmn.bc.ca, click on Publications). While it is likely too late to tempt chickadees into using a new box this season, by next year, the birds will be familiar with the box.

Alternatively, they might use it for a second nesting attempt in early summer.

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If you want to get out and enjoy nature during this glorious season, there are plenty of upcoming opportunities. On Sunday at 1 p.m., the Riverview Horticultural Centre

Society is offering one of its monthly tree tours on the Riverview Hospital grounds.This month should offer great views of the blooming magnolias and other spring beauties.You might even catch of glimpse of some magnificent butterflies — perhaps the dark mourning cloak with its pale yellow border or the smaller orange and black satyr comma. Both of these butterflies have the unusual habit of overwintering as adults in woodpiles, which accounts for their early appearance each spring. Details are available at www.rhcs.org.

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On Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Port Moody Ecological Society will host its annual Fingerling Festival at Noons Creek hatchery in Port Moody (see www.noonscreek.org for more information).

With dozens of community groups in at-

tendance and free children’s entertainment, this popular event also offers an opportunity to release young chum salmon into Noons Creek where these fish can begin their fouryear migration to the Pacific Ocean and back.

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Finally, on Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to noon, the Colony Farm Park Association will offer a family birding walk as well as community garden and history tours at Colony Farm Regional Park.

Because May 10 is also International Migratory Bird Day, the birding walk, which starts at 9 a.m., will focus on the migratory birds that return to Colony Farm each spring to rear their young. Because the next day will be Mother’s Day, this event also offers children the opportunity to plant a pot of flowers as a gift. Additional information is available at www.bmn.bc.ca.

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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: Phoenix squadron flies high, Rotarians help college health students

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Port Moody air cadets earned top honours — for the fourth year in a row — at a regional drill team competition in Abbotsford last week. The Phoenix 754 squadron was up against Fraser Valley groups to show off their personal discipline, coordination and teamwork skills. The win means Phoenix advances to the provincial event in Victoria on May 3.

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A $3,000 donation this month by the Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam Rotary clubs will help health sciences students at Douglas College, which has a campus in Coquitlam. The funding is aimed at Tri-City residents enrolled in general nursing, psychiatric nursing and health care support worker programs at the institution. Pictured are (left to right): Coquitlam Rotary president Harry Tubbs, Angela Andersen, president of the PoCo Centennial Rotary club, and Lori Townsend, interim associate dean of health sciences.

Cole Rohrlack, Rhys Lefebvre and McColl Bishop rolled up their sleeves recently to spring clean with eco-friendly products. The Grade 7 students at Moody middle school in Port Moody say harsh chemicals poison the planet and they are recommending car washers use biodegradable soap.

Porter elementary turned the page at the 12th annual Reading Link Coquitlam Challenge last week. The Coquitlam school’s Reading Monsters team (pictured with the Barbara Weston and Todd Gnissios of the Coquitlam Public Library) was named the 2014 champions at the contest held April 17 at the City Centre branch. The Wacky Word Wizards from Nestor elementary took second while Mr. Ocax’s Henchmen from Rochester elementary placed third. They will advance to the grand challenge on Wednesday at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey. In order to qualify, Grade 4 and 5 students read a selection of six books.

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Burke Mountain resident Rebecca Permack, a realtor with Royal Lepage West, hosted the fourth annual Easter egg hunt at Galloway Park in Coquitlam last Friday. Hundreds of families attended the event, which raised more than $5,600 for Tri-City Transitions.

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Three Tri-City residents are finalists in the 31st annualYWCA Women of Distinction Awards.

Kristi Blakeway, a principal at Thomas Haney secondary, Anar Popatia, president of the Canadian Club of Vancouver, and Sheila Eddin, vice president of Transformation ICBC were named this week as 2014 Metro Vancouver nominees.

The accolades honour individuals and groups who have made outstanding community achievements. The winners will be announced on June 3.

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Two Tri-City schools have been

shortlisted for the 2014 Recycle for Education computer lab contest.

Alderson elementary in Coquitlam and Mountain Meadows elementary in Port Moody are in the running to win $25,000 each from Staples Canada to buy new technology and lab gear.

SILVER LINING

Seven Tri-City teens will get their silver level Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at a ceremony in Burnaby on Saturday.

Stephanie Lui, Raiya Jessa, Emily Kwong and ChantaneYeung of Coquitlam, Shafana Kassam and Hilary Kong of Port Coquitlam and Conrad Henderson of Port Moody will receive their accolades from B.C. Lt. Gov. Judith Guichon.

OPINION BY DAVID BLACK [ PArt 2 ]

Refinery would help B.C. residents M

y name is David Black. I am the majority owner of Black Press, the company that owns this newspaper. And this is the second of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime.

The Alberta oil industry’s Northern Gateway plan is to export bitumen to Asia via tankers from the B.C. coast. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years.

My first column discussed the light oil spill by the Exxon Valdez and the terrible toll it took on the Alaskan habitat and fishery. It also gave proof that a bitumen spill would be far worse.

A bitumen spill would be almost completely unrecoverable because it would sink and stay on the bottom of our seabed.

The solution that is best for Canada is to build a refinery in Kitimat. I am promoting and backing this solution. It will convert the bitumen to very light fuels that would float and evaporate if ever spilled. There are other enormous benefits: • There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. We will use new cutting-edge Canadian technology in our refinery. It will be so clean that in combination with oil sands extraction there will be less CO2 than in the huge conventional oil fields and refineries of Iraq and Nigeria. In other words the Kitimat refinery will neutralize the extra greenhouse

“We will also build a safe pipeline from Alberta to the refinery, with the active participation of First Nations.”

gases generated in Canada’s oil sands. This refinery will be built in Asia if not in Kitimat, and if so it will emit double the CO2 of our new design. This is the reason that Andrew Weaver of the B.C. Green Party is in favour of a Canadian refinery.

• An Asian refinery will also generate 100 train cars a day of very dirty coke (much fouler than B.C. coal) which will be subsequently burnt in the atmosphere to create power. The Kitimat refinery will not result in the production of any coke. As we all live on one planet,

it is far better for the global environment to build this refinery in Canada.

• Construction of the refinery will create 6,000 jobs in B.C. for five years. Operations at the refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in B.C. with approximately 3,000 direct jobs. These will be highly paid permanent jobs. These jobs will be available for the life of the refinery which should be in excess of 50 years. In addition there will be thousands of other jobs created in spinoff local petrochemical companies and in indirect employment throughout the province.

• The Canadian and Provincial governments, local regional districts and municipalities, and many First Nations, will share in billions of new tax dollars each year.

Unfortunately our Canadian oil companies are not interested in building a new major refinery. They are focused on extraction which is more profitable than refining. One of them challenged me to spearhead the refinery myself, so I am doing that. We have a solid business plan and as a consequence Chinese banks and other institutions are prepared to lend us most of the funds required to build

the greenest and most efficient refinery in the world. We are currently moving ahead with engineering design and environmental work.

We will also build a safe pipeline from Alberta to the refinery, with the active participation of First Nations. Modern pipelines can be built and operated safely. Leak data is available for everyone to see on Canadian and U.S. government websites and it proves recently constructed pipelines are not leaking. Furthermore some of the best pipelining companies in the world are based in Canada.

In addition we will build a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined products to Asia.

This way we know the tankers will be state-ofthe-art and as safe as possible. The fleet will be owned by a company based in B.C. so it cannot shirk its legal liability if there ever is a spill at sea.

Let me be up front about my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in B.C.. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers.

If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian government makes a decision on Northern Gateway next month.

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GVHBA to celebrate Ovation winners on April 26

By Kerry Vital

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association will honour the winners of the Ovation Awards on April 26 at a gala ceremony in downtown Vancouver.

The annual awards, now in their fifth year, honour the best of the best in the residential construction industry in Metro Vancouver.

The awards include honours for new-home construction,

renovations and design. Among the projects named as finalists this year are beautiful custom homes, stunning townhome communities and incredible kitchen renovations, just to name a few. The Ovation Awards highlight some of the best projects GVHBA members have built, renovated, designed and marketed in the Lower Mainland.

“More than ever people are expecting to buy the best and they want to do it locally,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “That’s why GVHBA launched the Ovation Awards: so that

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homeowners can know who the best of the best builders and renovators are in Metro Vancouver.”

Companies of all sizes have been named finalists, from largescale developers to single-person renovators. As local builders and developers, every finalist is committed to ensuring their clients receive the best service possible and are happy with the finished product. Plus, homeowners will have peace of mind in knowing that they are working with people who have been recognized as top-notch in their field. The local companies honoured at the Ovation Awards are committed to positively impacting how and where we live by building communities and renovating neighbourhoods.

“By working with an Ovation Award winner or finalist, homeowners know they’re working with the industry leaders in building, renovation and design,” says de Wit. This year’s ceremony will be emceed by comedian Damon Schritter, and will take place at the Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel.

For a list of winners after the event, visit www. ovationawards.ca.

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The Amazing Brentwood will start previewing its first residential tower on April 26. The 28-acre site will be the largest and most impressive new residential community in North America, and will include transit, shopping and dining right on-site.

Making Brentwood amazing with Shape Living

By Kerry Vital

Shape Living is transforming Burnaby’s Willingdon and Lougheed neighborhood into North America’s largest and most impressive new residential community.

Formerly known as Brentwood Town Centre, Shape is redefining the area as “The Amazing Brentwood.”

The project will include a commercial district with shopping, dining and entertainment, capped with some seriously impressive homes. Ten residential towers up to 70 storeys tall are planned and will be home to up to 4,200 residences. Two other towers will be set aside for offices. The existing Brentwood Town Centre mall is getting a complete facelift and will re-open before residents move in.

“The sheer size of the 28-acre Brentwood development makes it noteworthy, but what we are really passionate about is how Brentwood takes the art of great place making and the convenience of mixed-use transitoriented development to a whole new level,”

says Darren Kwiatkowski, Executive Vice President of Development for Shape Living.

“Brentwood will deliver a truly unique offering in the marketplace.”

Transit is a major part of the new Amazing Brentwood community, with SkyTrain arriving directly in the heart of the development at the public plaza, a one-acre space that will be full of shops and restaurants, with over 350 shops and services available once the project is complete. Two of the residential towers will surround the plaza, making shopping, dining and recreation just an elevator ride away. Homeowners at The Amazing Brentwood will also have access to a fully equipped fitness facility, music room and plenty of outdoor space to relax or visit with neighbours and friends, among other amenities.

The first tower is called Brentwood ONE, and will include 291 condominium homes.

Luxury homes will start on the 33rd floor and rise to the 63rd floor. Below that will be boutique rental properties.

The one-bedroom-and-flex condominiums will be available in a range of floorplans between 539 and 560 square feet, while the two-bedrooms will range between 728 and 903 square feet.

“They have paid incredible attention to detail at The Amazing Brentwood,” says Tracie McTavish, president at Rennie Marketing Systems. “They’ve thought things

through, and everything is high quality.”

Among the gorgeous features at Brentwood ONE will be amazing views from every home and gourmet Italian-imported kitchens with tons of storage, a gas cooktop and a convenient kitchen island.

“These kitchens are 40 per cent larger than the usual kitchens,” says McTavish.

Nine-foot ceilings are standard throughout, and every home includes a spacious balcony perfect for entertaining.

“Shape Living really looked at the livability of these homes,” says McTavish. “They call it ‘intelligent living.’”

Shape is providing some thoughtful details in every home as well, including a side-byside washer and dryer, USB and four-plug outlets and at least one parking stall and storage space.

The sales centre will open for previews on April 26.

“This is something you have to come in and experience,” says McTavish. “It’s that impressive. They’re really catering to consumer demand. If you are planning to buy a condo anywhere, you need to come here first.”

Homes at Brentwood ONE start at $299,900 for a one-bedroom and $382,900 for a two-bedroom home. For more information, visit www.theamazingbrentwood.com or stop by the presentation centre and three show homes at 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

• Yard sale for student scholarships, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Pinetree rec centre parking lot, Coquitlam; hosted by Heritage Woods secondary school Korean Parent Group.

• Coho salmon release at Hyde Creek, PoCo; Hyde Creek Watershed Society members have spent 18 months raising coho from eggs through to fry and smolt stages, and the fish are now ready to travel towards the ocean; you can participate by carrying a bucket of salmon from the hatchery to the creek, where you will release them and send them on their journey to the ocean. Event runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo. Free parking at Hyde Creek rec centre on Laurier Avenue. Info: www.hydecreek. org or hcws.info@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

• Riverview Horticultural Centre Society spring tree Tour on the Riverview Hospital grounds; meet at 1 p.m. at the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. For a site map, visit www.rhcs.org.

Info: 604-290-9910.

MONDAY, APRIL 28

• Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets, 10 a.m.-noon, Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9413182.

• AC Pionairs Club of TriCities meets, 10 a.m.,ABC Country Restaurant, 100 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam.

Host: Margaret Popkey.

SATURDAY, MAY 3

• Spring tea, 2-4 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, 2206 St. Johns St., Port Moody (in the church hall); pie and ice cream and a beverage for $5, plus sales of baking, crafts, vintage jewellery and plants.

Parking at the back and the side of the church. Tickets at the door.

• Port Moody Ecological Society’s free Fingerling Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Noons Creek Hatchery, behind PoMo rec complex, 300 Ioco Rd.; environmental groups and displays, children’s performers Bobs and Lolo will perform at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., kids can help release 40,000 young chum salmon into Noons Creek. Info: noonscreek.org, 604-469-9106 or 778-8611972.

• Kiddies Korner Pre-school Imagination Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo; Mr. I & the Rainbow Singers, Vancouver Tumblebus, Mobile

APRIL 29: PARENTS & CAREGIVERS

• Share Family and Community Services’ Parent/ Caregiver’s Circle for those concerned about their youth and their substance use will commence and run for 8 weeks until June 17, at Share’s office, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody, 6:30-8:30 p.m. To reserve a spot or for more information: 604-936-6969.

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• Hatchery Hot Trivia Night to help rebuild Mossom Creek Hatchery, May 23, 7-9:30 p.m., Centennial secondary school, 570 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Join as a team of six for $120 or a single for $25. Students cost $50 per team, $10 per single. Enjoy an evening of friendly competition with dessert and draw prizes. Tickets can be obtained at www.mossomcreek.org/trivia. Info: Cleone at todgham@shaw.ca or 778-223-2357, or Rhian at piprellr@gmail.com or 778-227-4132.

Dairy Classroom Experience, face painting, kids’ activities and crafts, concession and more. Admission: $2. Info: www.kkp.ca or 604-941-4919.

SUNDAY, MAY 4 • Inner Beauty Fashion Show, Vancouver Golf Club, 771 Austin Ave., Coquitlam, doors open at 11 a.m. RSVP: 778-385-8905.

TUESDAY, MAY 6 • Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 7 p.m.,in the ParkLane Room at ERH. New members are always welcome.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 • Kiddies Korner Preschool presents: “Who’s in Charge” with speaker Deborah MacNamar focusing on parenting from the alpha position and protecting our relationships with our children, 7-8 p.m., 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo. Admission: $5. Info: 604-9414919.

NOTICES • Wanted: Experienced female ball players 50 years and older for daytime (Tuesday/ Thursday) seniors’ slo-pitch team based in the Tri-Cities.

Info: Rick: 604-937-5446.

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n the top of a dresser in Pat Skidmore’s home in Port Moody, there is a black and white photo of her mother and father.

They are standing on a street inVancouver or Victoria, smiling for the camera, locked in an embrace.

The picture represents a happy time for Marjorie Arnison, who in May 1948 married Clifford Skidmore and moved to Coquitlam in 1955 to raise their family.

The joy was shortlived. A few weeks after their fifth child was born in October 1957, Clifford killed himself after a lobotomy at Riverview Hospital heightened his depression. Patricia believes he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after working in the merchant navy.

Marjorie was a single mother, bringing up “welfare rats,”as Patricia described herself and her siblings — all of whom graduated from Centennial secondary.

But extreme poverty was nothing new for her mom.

Marjorie had seen her own mother, Winifred, struggle as a single parent raising nine children in northern England. Her father,Thomas, lived in London and, occasionally, sent back some money from his odd jobs around the U.K. and Europe.

In 1937, it was Thomas who sealed the fate for Marjorie, her brother Kenny and two sisters, Joyce (who would stay behind) and Audrey.

With England calling for“young soldiers”to provide British stock and cheap labour in its colonies of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe),Thomas — it is believed — was hoping to take the financial pressures off of his destitute wife and signed away the guardianship of their four children to the Fairbridge Society.

The decision, made without the consent of Winifred, hardened the family for years, writes Patricia in Marjorie, Too Afraid To Cry: A Home Child Experience, which

• Marjorie, Too Afraid to Cry: CPL hosts author Patricia Skidmore on May 8, 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., for a pre-Mother’s Day program. She’ll discuss her book Marjorie, Too Afraid to Cry: A Home Child Experience.The story: 10-yearold Marjorie Arnison was one of the thousands of British children removed from their families and sent overseas to provide cheap labour.This book is Marjorie’s account as told by her daughter, Patricia, in a story of fear, loss, courage, survival, and finding one’s way home.The program will be held in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch and refreshments will be served beforehand.To register, leave a message at 604-937-4155.

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“My mother never forgave her mother,”Patricia said, noting a visit to Canada in the 1960s was full of resentment towards Winifred for“giving up”her children.

Patricia said she started thinking about writing her book in 1986, when she accompanied her mother to Fairbridge Farm School, near Duncan on Vancouver Island — an institution supported financially by the Prince of Wales and other wealthy donors in the early part of the 20th century.

Marjorie spent five tough years at the farm school with Kenny and, later, Audrey, from 1937 to 1942.“When we visited the place, I was stunned. I expected there to be just

a gravel pit because that was the negative image my mother had put in my mind of it,”Patricia said.

Instead, she saw lovely cottage homes, a chapel and other buildings full of an untold history. A decade later, while Patricia was pursuing her BA in women’s studies at the University ofVictoria, she told colleagues about how her mother was a home child and“nobody knew about child migration,”Patricia said.

She started digging through provincial and community archives about the Fairbridge Farm.“It opened up a whole new world for me,” Patricia said, adding,“I had no idea about child migration and I was directly affected… It’s weird growing up with-

out a family history.”

She wrote to her family in England to connect the dots. A poignant letter came from Joyce, who described how she felt being left behind because of her age, and not accompanying her three siblings to Canada.

Twice, Patricia took Marjorie back to England to piece together her childhood and to meet relatives for the first time.

And out of the blue, in February 2010, after 73 years of blackening out her early years, Marjorie got an unexpected gift from her native country.

Following Australia’s lead, England formally apologized to the home children and for its child migration policy, which had been in effect from 1618 to 1974. Of the

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Join librarians Friday, May 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. to find out how you can use it to spark Left: Patricia Skidmore and her mother, Marjorie, celebrate your creativity, do research on the release of her book. Below: Marjorie Skidmore shakes hands with then British prime minister Gordon Brown after your next purchase he delivered an apology to homeand children in keep 2010. Above: Patricia Skidmore’s mother and father, Cliff and Marjorie 1950. track of circa things you find online.

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For 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 604-927-7999.

118,000 home children accepted by Canada, 329 of them were placed at the Fairbridge Farm.

But because the apology ceremony was done in short order, only two home children from Canada were able to attend; another 65 flew in from Australia and New Zealand. Patricia has a photo of Marjorie shaking hands with then prime minister Gordon Brown, who delivered the apology in Parliament.

He recognized that “vulnerable children suffered unrelenting hardship and their families left behind were devastated.

They were sent mostly without the consent of their mother or father.

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“Some were separated from their brothers and sisters, never to see one another again. Names and birthdays were deliberately changed so that it would be impossible for families to reunite. Many parents did not know that their children had been sent out of this country,” Brown stated.

The apology struck a nerve with Marjorie, Patricia said, and has started the healing process. Marjorie, now 86, is no longer ashamed of her past. In fact,“she can talk about it with a great deal of pride,”Patricia said.

As for her book, for which Brown has written a foreword, Patricia said she has had“incredible reaction”from her

family, here and abroad.

Recently, she received a letter of congratulations from Gordon Campbell, Canada’s high commissioner for England; Marjorie, too, has drawn a fan club in her hometown of Oliver, B.C. Still, her story isn’t over. Patricia has already written a manuscript for her second book about her mother, telling more about life at Fairbridge Farm School that couldn’t be included in the first book due to length.

And she plans to unravel more history behind the Fairbridge Society, which is now under the auspices of the Prince of Wales Trust Fund.

Said Patricia:“It feels like this has only just begun.”

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By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

Catrina Olstrom scored with 15 minutes left in the game to help the Centennial Centaurs defeat the Riverside Rapids in AAA high school girls’ soccer Wednesday night.

Olstrom broke the stalemate in the end-to-end contest, that saw numerous scoring chances for both teams.

Cents goalkeeper Veronica Aguiar was named first star of the game for several key saves that kept her team alive, including a breakaway stop with five minutes left to go.

Meanwhile, the Charles Best Blue Devils maintained their position at the top of the North Fraser Division league standings.

The team defeated the second place Terry Fox Ravens in a decisive 4-0 win that maintained the Coquitlam school’s unbeaten record.

The Heritage Woods Kodiaks also notched a 3-2 win against Maple Ridge, while Port Moody is still searching for its first victory of the season after a 2-0 defeat against Gleneagle.

Next week, Gleneagle will take on Riverside, while Terry Fox will play the Centaurs.

Charles Best will play Maple Ridge and Port Moody will take on Heritage Woods.

Coquitlam golfer Kevin Vigna shot his way into the Simon Fraser University sports record books on the weekend, winning the program’s first NCAA conference championship.

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evin Vigna etched his name into the Simon Fraser University sports record books last weekend.

The 1 8 - y e a rold Coquitlam golfer finished the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championship tournament at even par, earning the Clan’s first NCAA conference championship in program history.

“It was a pretty good feeling,” said the kinesi-

o l o g y student.

“I was pretty nervous.

We were just going t h ro u g h BUCHANAN our final exams so I didn’t have enough time to practice.”

Because of the lack of preparation, Vigna said he focused on simplifying his game.

He was feeling pretty good after the practice round, he added, and just concentrated on hitting the greens. A big boost

of confidence came in the second round when he shot a 67, finishing up the weekend even par with 213 strokes.

“I knew my game wasn’t 100%,” he said.

“There was no margin for error. Rather than make the tough plays I just tried playing simple golf.”

Vigna was chasing Western Washington U n i v e r s i t y ’ s Ky l e Shrader by two strokes heading into the final round after shooting a four over 75 in the first round. But the 67 in the

second round put him two back from Shrader, who fell back in the final when he shot an 80.

On the way to victory, Viga carded 11 pars, four bogies, two birdies and an eagle on the 18th hole to stay even and earn the conference crown.

His showing helped S F U t a ke f i f t h i n the tournament and punched the team’s ticket to the NCAA Division II regional championships in Austin, Texas, next month. The Clan finished the season ranked 31 in the league.

“It is definitely going to be tough,” he said of the upcoming competition. “There are all the top teams in the region there. If we can find our stride we should be okay.”

John Buchanan, coach of the SFU Clan’s golf team, has been trying to attract young players like Vigna to the program.

Over the last couple of years, freshman have joined the club, putting up impressive results in some big tournaments. Freshman Craig Titterington, another

Coquitlam golfer, shot an 83, 85 and 83 to finish the tournament 251.

Vigna, however, may be blossoming even earlier than the coach expected.

“He’s a quality player who’s already established himself as a top junior golfer in the Pacific Northwest when he won the PNGA junior title,” he said. “He has the ability to win and he just did again by winning the conference championship as a freshman.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Broadcasting honour goes to Fitzgerald Marc Fitzgerald has been named BCHL broadcaster of the year in a poll of all the playby-play radio personalities in the league.

The Port Coquitlam native called every game for the Chilliwack Chiefs since the franchise rejoined the BCHL in for the 2011-12 season and said he was surprised by the honour.

“It means so much because that’s 15 other guys that are incredibly talented and driven,” he said.“A lot of those guys I consider my friends and I’m floored to be singled out. Your peers are the ones you listen to the most. It means so much.”

Before landing in Chilliwack, Fitzgerald held broadcasting posts in Chetwynd, B.C., and Brooks, Alta. He noted his career highlights so far include calling the

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Whalley scored in the fourth and fifth, but continued to struggle for the final two innings.

It was a Tri-City rivalry match when Coquitlam Metro Ford’s U15 Selects United took on Port Coquitlam’s U17 Nitro in boys’ soccer at Town Centre Park on the weekend. It would be the younger club that would come away with the win Saturday afternoon, with Coquitlam defeating the PoCo team 3-0.

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Please direct any questions and/or your cover letter, resume complete with 3 references, and a criminal record check to: Attn: Rob Cahill 305 Quattishe Rd. Coal Harbour, BC V0N 1K0 Tel: 250-949-6245 Fax: 250-949-6249 Email: kakotlatsi@rocketmail.com

WE’RE ON THE WEB

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CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

Job Search Class Government Funded 5 week Course.

TRAVEL

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Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

Information Session Tuesday, April 29 10:00 a.m.

Job Options BC w/ISS of BC #204 - 3242 Westwood St. PoCo Call: 604-468-6262

CHILDREN

www.bcclassified.com

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AUJLAS’ FARMS LTD

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

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

Current and overdue Over 15yrs exp.

Starting at $50.00 per return Free check-up of last year return MARK & JOANNA BRAGIEL Tri-City Business Centre 3rd flr 2300-2850 Shaughnessy St. 604-338-2513

K-Bro Linen Systems FP/T evening positions FF/T day positions available FHourly pay rate starting $10.72 FAbility to work weekends is req.

Tax Returns • Personal • Self employed • Corporate

K-Bro Linen operates a large modern commercial laundry facility located within a short walk from Lake City Skytrain in Bby.

Disc. for seniors

Apply in Person

604-468-2287

8035 Enterprise St., Burnaby May 7, 2014 between 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETE

PRODUCTION STAFF

(Mon - Fri) 9 - 5:30 pm, Sat. Appt

www.accountableaccounting.ca

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed

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CLEANING SERVICES

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

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

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ELECTRICAL

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

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

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

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

06951 Lic Electrician Low cost.

Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes 604-374-0062

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage.

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

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

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

604-468-8889 candymassage.blogspot.com/ . housecleaning 604-551-3255

MAIDS R’ US

A+Spa

Residential & Commercial

604-942-8688

Since 1985 604-808-0212

3640 Westwood St. 175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

BEST CLEANERS

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

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

EDUCATION/TUTORING

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GARDENING .Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

WESTWOOD CONCRETE WE SERVICE ALL AREAS • Stamped Concrete • Forming • Patios, Pools & Decks • Removal / Repairs • Custom Design • Bobcat & Mini Excavator Free Estimates 604-813-6949 COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ SPRING CLEANUP ★ Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

S Yard Maintenance S Hedge Trimming ~ Tree Pruning S Lawn Cuts ~ Weeding

Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed.

Call John 778-867-8785

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184 Prompt Delivery Available

UNIQUE CONCRETE F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

STAMPED CONCRETE

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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CONCRETE & PLACING

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.

Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates!

DESIGN

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

AROUND GUARANTEED!

Specializing in Private Events!

We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

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FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.33/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop.

Employment starts early July’14 Submit your application to: Phone: 604-465-8153 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1

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FARM WORKERS

HELP WANTED

TAX RETURNS

2898-2928 Dewdney Trunk Rd (even)

SATURDAY 9AM - 5PM SUNDAY 10AM - 4PM

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

CARRIERS NEEDED

Now accepting registration for September 2014/2015

We are conveniently located on the school grounds of GLENAYRE ELEMENTARY

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The following routes are now available to deliver the News in the TriCity area:

Montessori Centre We offer the following programs: • F/T day care (7am - 6 pm) • Before and after Kindercare servicing Glenayre Elementary (limited spaces) • AM Preschool programme (limited spaces) • Music programme For more information on our programmes please visit us at www.glenayremontessori.com

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured crossroadsstampedconcrete.com

Danny 604 - 307 - 7722

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CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

7 Days / Week

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

(604)465-1311

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

GREENPRO LANDSCAPING Lawn cuts, pruning, full yard maint & installation. Fast & dependable.

Since ‘06. From $25. 604-537-5536

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Free Employment Services Servicees for job-seekers and employers employyers

HELP WANTED

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS .Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

Visit our centre today or check us out online at aviaemployment.ca

ADULT CARRIER

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Reggio Emilla Approach ✫Infant & Toddlers ✫Preschool ✫Group Daycare ✫ Summer Day Camp ✫ Before & After School Care

(604) 936-7005 www.parklandplayers.com

CARETAKER (Weekends) Five Star Building Maintenance has an immediate P/T opening for an experienced Caretaker in Port Moody. You are knowledgeable of cleaning routines and experienced in performing admin. duties and coordinating activities regarding management of buildings. You communicate in a pleasant manner and are able to work alone or with others.

We offer attractive wages and comprehensive health benefits.

Please email your resume to: resumes@fivestarbc.ca

With reliable car required to deliver The TriCity News door-to-door to households in the Tri-City area Wednesday & Friday.

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

Call 604-472-3040 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

Coquitlam Petro Pass, 1:30pm-9:15pm ~ Mon-Fri Apply in person to: 78 Glacier Street

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

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

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GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 288

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

Your community, your CLASSIFIEDS

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LANDSCAPING

Landscape Design & Installation for 33 yrs Locally owned & operated. pearlandscape.com 778-848-0036

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING Call Ian 604-724-6373 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

604-465-3189

BC BEST WAY CONSTRUCTION

20 years experience

Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL

10% Discount Re-roof

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

We Sell Weed...

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New roof, re-roof, repair.

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

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

Free estimates

778-246-0606

Scott 604-891-9967

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

• Proud BBB Member • References • Since 1979 John 604-779-4029 www.bcbwreno.ca

A YOUNG BROS ROOFING LTD.

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1-800-663-5847

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

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING *Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter *Plowing

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

~ Free Estimates ~

RENOVATIONS

604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

INTERIOR / EXTERIOR

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MISC SERVICES

TREE SERVICES

www.paintspecial.com

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

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

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

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

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

Call: (604)518-0974

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FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards.

Call Ken at 604-294-1393

PETS WE HAUL YOUR JUNK AND TAKE TRASH TO THE DUMP

Shop from home!

We work 24/7 Call now: 604-442-3415

Check out our FOR SALE sections: class 500’s for Merchandise, 600’s for Real Estate, and for Automotive view our 800’s.

Garbage, Rubbish, Trash, Garage, Basement, & Attic, Home & Office, Metal Scrap pickups, Yard clean-up, Construction debris, Light demolition.

FREE EST. LOW PRICES, QUALITY WORK

bcclassified.com

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PLUMBING

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

Starting fr $45/hr BIG OR SMALL MOVE Exp. movers, 1 - 3 Men Free estimate/Senior Discount Residential-Commercial-Pianos ~ Best affordable rates ~

604 - 720 - 2009 GET the BEST for your MOVING From $40/hr Licensed & Insured senior discount 778-773-3737

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RENT TO OWN

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

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

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

Derek Manor

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

MOVING & STORAGE

MIRACLE MOVING

Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Princeton and steps to Osprey Lake.

2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom.

New detached garage for storing the toys.

Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at 250-809-6322 for a private viewing.

COQUITLAM, 2 Bdm new suite close to Douglas College. No smoking, no pets, no young children. $1,200 plus 1/3 hydro. Includes gas/cable/internet. Contact: 778886-6097

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, 36 yrs. Power wash. Refs. WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532, 604-727-8956

RECREATIONAL

APPLIANCES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip.

Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com

STARBRUSH PAINTING High quality, low cost, WCB. Part of each job will be donated to Terry Fox Basketball program, mention code 4 ball.

Featured on TrustedPros.ca

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

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604-465-1311

.Brothers Moving -604-720-0931

PITTBULL PUPPIES - Purebred.

Ready to go. Blue, tan & blue/tan brindle. Call 604-376-0920

A name you can trust

$59.00 Per Ton

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Recreation Paradise Year Round!

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RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-512-9947

MUST LOVE DOGS!!!

Fostering and adoption needed for medium - large dogs. Bring a loved one home today! Call 604.583.4237 http://homeatlastdogrescuebc.ca

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Dairy Distribution Business for products of a national leading dairy supplier in Kamloops and surrounding area.

Excellent revenue opportunity. Requires investment and good physical condition.

250-828-7855

RENTALS

604-467-6065

Running this ad for 10yrs

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

Quality Work Guaranteed

MULTI POO miniature black brown apricot 4-5lbs Hypo allerg, exc family pet vet cert $1075. 604-341-1445

REAL ESTATE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

INSURED / WCB / LICENSED

LAB / SHEPHERD puppies Best of both breeds Vet checked,1st shots. $500 Ready soon 604-826-3063

MISC. FOR SALE

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

TILING

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

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

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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

EAGLE ROOFING

604-728-5643

Landscaping

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

LAB PUPPIES. Born Valentines Day. Chocolate, golden, black.

Only 5 sweeties left. $600. less cash back. Norm 604-814-0706

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

778 - 896 - 4858

Robert J. O’Brien

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

560 P/B blue males & females.

Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665

TILES, REPAIR, RENOVATION visit www.mastercraftceramics.com or call 604-220-3867 for more details

Specialist asphalt, shingle, cedar, flat Guarnt’d ~ WCB

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

Free Turf (Turn right 1st road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver) 604-465-9812

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Re-roofing & Repairs

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

RENO & REPAIR

Port Coquitlam.

Tools, antiques, furniture, treadmill & much more.

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

15% Discount

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840

MOVING SALE: April 26 & 27, 9am - 3pm

640

FRIENDLY ROOFING LTD.

Pay-Less Pro Painting

GARAGE SALES

1149 Fletcher Way,

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

GREENWORKS Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 778-710-2185

KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

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

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MURPHBROS Contracting specialists in windows, doors, siding, decks and much more! WINDOW DOOR SPECIALS NOW!! Call Shaun 778-823-6939 Murphbroscontracting@gmail.com

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

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all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

Call Tim 604-612-5388

604-728-3009

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

NO Wood byproducts used

~ FULLY INSURED ~

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CHEAP

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

When QUALITY Matters

PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY

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EXTRA

FIVE STAR ROOFING

- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting

PETS

www.tkhaulaway.com

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

604-572-3733

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PETS

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail.

D Composted Mushroom Manure

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit *CLEANING *REPAIRS 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE

“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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

Professional Installation

Residential & Commercial

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Ph: 604-942-4383

M.T. GUTTERS

www.msrconstruction.net

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982.

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

www.pro-accpainting.com

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

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

M.S. Rad Construction Inc.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

RETAINING WALLS BASEMENTS ADDITIONS FORMING - FRAMING STAIRS - DECKS - FENCE WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENT

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

$45/Hr

ANDY’S LANDSCAPE. 22yrs exp.

778-895-6202. www.andyslandscape.ca

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www.affordablemoversbc.com

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

GREEN & CLEAN

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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

Brad 778-552-3900

A DREAM LANDSCAPING Lawnmowing, aerate, power rake, trim, prune. Res/Com. Special disc for Townhomes/Plaza 604-724-4987

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

•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp.

•Insured •Free Estimates

* Spring Clean Up * Lawns * Hedges Trimmed / Pruning * Power Washing & Windows * Gutter Cleaning Call Dwight 604-721-1747

www.tricitynews.com

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PET SERVICES

POMERANIAN available to stud.

Has all shots. 18 months old. $400 or 1st pick of litter. (604)864-0355

477

2048 Manning Ave. Pt. Coquitlam

604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889

FREE

PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $425. 604-794-5844

PLUMBING & REPAIRS. H/W tank replacement Drain cleaning. Exc rates. Lic. 604-290-5387 hoth2o.ca FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501 Entlebucher pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. $900 each. 604-795-7662.

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7.

Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

FILA GUARD DOGS. Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shots Great Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957.

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

Impeccably Clean • Heat Hot Water • Parking

One & Two Bedroom Available Available Now NO PETS, REFERENCES REQUIRED

www.tricitynews.com

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquitlam Centre â&#x20AC;&#x153;Raphael Towersâ&#x20AC;?

2 bdrm - $1275 *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.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENAISSANCE ON SHAW 555 Shaw Avenue, Coquitlam Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments very close to Lougheed mall and sky train station.

Contact manager, Nova at: 604-618-7467 or email novashaw@shaw.ca

(604)936-5755

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

Call (604) 931-2670

STORAGE

752

14179 Reichenback Rd

Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

Parking + Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 SUITES, LOWER

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

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

1 BDRM suite, grnd level, private entrance, clean, bright, non-smoking. $750/mo. incl laundry, hydro, internet. Suit quiet person that wants a quiet suite. Phone or text Grant 604-816-9037. Available May 1st.

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

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

736

HOMES FOR RENT

PORT MOODY. 2 bdrm cottages, 4 appl. Caraholly Point, Burrard Inlet.

Wooded location, BOAT ACCESS ONLY, NO ROAD. $1,050/mo. + utils & sec. dep. NS / NP. Managers on-site. Call 604-683-9641.

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

TOWNHOUSES

NOONS CREEK Housing Co-op Orientation Meeting, Saturday, May 3rd at 1pm in the common room located at #58-675 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody. We are accepting applications for 2 - 3 bdrms.

Subsidy wait list avail.

Share purchase from $1400-$1800. $15 Non-refundable application fee required.

Applications available at orientation Please call 604-469-9763

Pitt Meadows Marina

750

COQUITLAM. RENT or RENT TO OWN. 1 Bdrm resort style top floor view condo. Close to park, mall, college, lake, WCE. Clubhouse with gym & pool, elec f/p, w.i. closet, granite countertops, sec u/g pkng.

May 15th. $995/mo. 778-285-9449.

Welcome Home !

749

RENTALS

PORT MOODY. Ideal Apartment.

1 bedroom - Avail immed. Secure parking, storage. Res manager. No pets. 778-355-1808, 604-469-9100,

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

COQUITLAM

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TRANSPORTATION 809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

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COQUITLAM. BRAND NEW bright 2 bdrm, 1000 s/f, 6 appls. Nr all amenities/bus stop. $1050 incl utils, cable, net, sec syst. 778-839-7090

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION 818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1995 CHRYSLER EAGLE VISION, 4 dr sedan, greeny blue, interior great shape, runs very well. $1100. 604-468-3193

838

TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2007 Keystone Challenger Amazing style & luxury 33 ft triple slide, sleeps 7 adults, RARE 2 bdrm 2 bath + extras Pool, Hottub & Gym On-site. $25,775 Pics avail Kijiji #552049333. 778-773-9033

845

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PoCo 1 bdrm updated g/l ste, 5appl priv yd, 420 & pet friendly, NS $850 incl most utils. 778-996-7173 WW PLATEAU lge 1 bdrm garden lvl priv patio clean 5appls 1/3 util ns/np May1. $850. 604-862-1590

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

Great location for seniors!

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Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

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MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY NOTICE TAKE NOTICE THAT NextUse Recycling Ltd.,1200 Waterfront Centre, 200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC has applied to the *UHDWHU 9DQFRXYHU 6HZHUDJH DQG 'UDLQDJH 'LVWULFW ³0HWUR 9DQFRXYHU´ SXUVXDQW WR WKH *UHDWHU Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw for a Licence to:

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet Includes: Heat, Hot Water

and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities.

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604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Buildings PORT COQUITLAM

1 bdrm suite ~ $775 2 bdrm suite ~ $925 S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

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1. Operate a MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY at 1050 United Blvd. Coquitlam, BC where no more than 1,100 tonnes per day of municipal solid waste and recyclable material from residential, commercial and institutional sectors would be received and sorted for the purpose of recovering recyclable materials. These activities will reduce the volume of waste destined for disposal.

2. Operate within the boundaries of the land or premises with the legal description of: PID 017-513-294, Lot A, Plan LMP 1969, District Lot 16/48, New Westminster Land District.

3. Operate 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

4. Ensure no more than 2,200 tonnes of municipal solid waste and recyclable material would be on the site at any one time.

It should be noted that this application is at a preliminary stage and has not gone to the Solid Waste Manager for his consideration.

Therefore, aspects of the proposal may change as the application proceeds through the review process.

This Notice is published pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw 181 as amended. A person who may be adversely affected by the granting or amending of the Licence described in this notice may, within 30 days of its SXEOLFDWLRQ QRWLI\ 0HWUR 9DQFRXYHUÂśV 6ROLG :DVWH 0DQDJHU LQ writing stating how that person is affected. The Solid Waste Manager may take into consideration any information received after 30 days only if the Solid Waste Manager has not made a decision on the Licence.

Please note that submissions in response to this notice may be made available to the public as part of the public record, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Metro Vancouver Attention: Ray Robb, Solid Waste Manager 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby B. C. V5H 4G8 Phone: (604) 432-6200 Fax: (604) 436-6707 Email: regulationenforcement@metrovancouver.org

BROKERING FACILITY NOTICE TAKE NOTICE THAT NextUse Recycling Ltd.,1200 Waterfront Centre, 200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC has applied to the *UHDWHU 9DQFRXYHU 6HZHUDJH DQG 'UDLQDJH 'LVWULFW ³0HWUR 9DQFRXYHU´ SXUVXDQW WR WKH *UHDWHU 9DQFRXYHU Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw for a Licence to: 1. Operate a BROKERING FACILITY at 1050 United Blvd.

Coquitlam, BC where glass, metal, paper, cardboard, plastic, small appliances and other recyclable material would be received, sorted, compacted and baled for the purpose of recycling. These activities will reduce the volume of waste destined for disposal.

2. Operate within the boundaries of the land or premises with the legal description of: PID 017-513-294, Lot A, Plan LMP 1969, District Lot 16/48, New Westminster Land District.

3. Operate 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

4. Ensure no more than 1,150 tonnes of recyclable material would be on the site at any one time.

It should be noted that this application is at a preliminary stage and has not gone to the Solid Waste Manager for his consideration.

Therefore, aspects of the proposal may change as the application proceeds through the review process.

This Notice is published pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw 181 as amended. A person who may be adversely affected by the granting or amending of the Licence described in this notice may, within 30 days of its pubOLFDWLRQ QRWLI\ 0HWUR 9DQFRXYHUÂśV 6ROLG :DVWH 0DQDJHU LQ writing stating how that person is affected. The Solid Waste Manager may take into consideration any information received after 30 days only if the Solid Waste Manager has not made a decision on the Licence.

Please note that submissions in response to this notice may be made available to the public as part of the public record, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Metro Vancouver Attention: Ray Robb, Solid Waste Manager 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby B. C. V5H 4G8 Phone: (604) 432-6200 Fax: (604) 436-6707 Email: regulationenforcement@metrovancouver.org

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