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Letters/11 Elaine Golds/16 Tri-City Spotlight/23 Sports/31

Crossing the finish line – a first and a record for Port Moody runner

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Kimberley Doerksen of Port Moody crosses the finish line at the BMO Vancouver Marathon last Sunday. She won the women’s competition with a time of 2:36:59 and set a record for Vancouver-area women. Story, page 31.

Coquitlam girl to play Carnegie

By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

For most 11-year-old girls, Mother’s Day may mean flowers for mom and spending some special time together.

But Coquitlam’s Sue Wang will be giving momYi Zhao a gift she will never forget: A performance at Carnegie Hall.

Wang, a Grade 6 student at Citadel middle school in Port Coquitlam, got the opportunity of a lifetime after placing third in her age group at the American International Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition 2014. see PERFECT PITCH, page 12

Q&A What will cuts mean for local schools? Supt.

Tom Grant responds See page 3

Two new bridges – but there’s a catch

By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The provincial government will pay for a new Bailey bridge between Coquitlam and New Westminster — but only if the Royal City allows the province to add a second one-lane span at the end of United Boulevard.

Yesterday, in a letter to

New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright, B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone said his ministry will replace the now-closed bridge at no cost to the city.

If New West approves the project, it would solely be responsible for the existing bridge’s installation and maintenance. see ‘NEAR MISSES’, page 3

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Transportation Minister Todd Stone (right) on the Bailey bridge between Coquitlam and New Westminster in March.

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Residents made their choices, trash can rollout soon 4,441 ask for carts larger or smaller

By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

Nearly 20% of Coquitlam residents who get garbage pick-up at

‘Near misses’ a concern for stone continued from front

Further, the province would pick up the cost of a second temporary one-lane bridge to improve traffic flows and safety and that structure could be open later this year, Stone wrote.

In an interview with The Tri-City N e w s ye s t e r d ay, Stone said the twobridge package is worth $2 million and Coquitlam would kick in another $800,000 for surrounding road and environmental works on its side.

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart told The Tri-City News Stone’s decision “puts in place a solution that we’ve been wanting all along.

“It’s not perfect but it’s better than what we have,” he said.

The two cities have been at loggerheads for years about the Bailey bridge, which shut down earlier this year because of structural problems.

Nearly 10,000 vehicles a day used the bailey bridge when it was open.

Stone, who visited the site in March and said he has not heard back from Mayor Wright, said the province has received stories about “near misses” from people trying to get to Royal Columbian Hospital on time, using the Bailey connector.

“This corridor is critical to the safety and well-being of people in the region,” Stone said.

He added, “Nothing is being forced on New West here. This is completely up to New Westminster to make the decision as they see fit.”

Coquitlam has asked the province for an arbitrator to look at a permanent twolane replacement.

A call to the city of New Westminster was not returned by The Tri-City News’ print deadline. jwarren@tricitynews.com

curbside have opted for different trash or green carts under the new program that starts this summer.

A total of 4,441 asked city staff to either upsize or downsize their new bins, which the city will roll out this month and

next month.

The city will be providing garbage and green carts to around 25,000 single-family homes as part of the change-over to an automated pickup system run by BFI Canada starting July 2.

Coquitlam residents

who made no selection for their cart size will get the standard 240 l bins.

The city’s communications manager, Kathleen Vincent, said homeowners who want to change their bin size after the roll-out can exchange them — at no charge

— until Dec. 31. A 360 l cart will cost about $120 more on the annual utility bill while a 120 l cart will save $70.

The various carts are on display until July 1 at Coquitlam city hall, City Centre Aquatic Complex, the City Centre library

branch, Dogwood and Glen Pine pavilions, Pinetree community centre, Place Maillardville and Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.

Under the new program, garbage will be collected at the curbside every two weeks while

food waste and yard trimmings will be hauled away weekly.

• For more information on the new garbage contract, call the city’s customer service desk at 604-927-3500 or visit coquitlam.ca/trashtalk. jwarren@tricitynews.com

A TRI-CITy NEwS Q&A wITH SD43 SUPERINTENDENT

Fewer teachers, less support On May 2, three days after school District 43 approved a budget that cut 150 jobs, Tri-City News reporter Diane Strandberg spoke to superintendent Tom Grant about the effect budget-cutting will have on students and sD43’s priorities. This is an excerpt of that interview; for the full transcript, visit www.tricitynews.com.

The Tri-City News: After the recent deficit-cutting budget, when $13.4 million was taken out (to balance revenue with expenses as required by law), what will parents see in schools next year?

Tom Grant: That’s an interesting question. I think it becomes diluted the closer you get to schools, to classrooms and individual relations with an educator.

We’re reducing by 150 some-odd employees, divide by 70 schools — you’re probably looking, for an elementary school, one less educator and, at secondary, three, four, two (teachers) depending on size, project, etc.

From a parental perspective, I’m going to notice that the basics will be looked after. I’m going to have a teacher in a classroom, classrooms will be one child bigger — a little bigger — but it’s all those extra ancillary supports that we’ve been able to hold onto in the district (that) won’t always be there to the level people have come to expect.

With a couple fewer teachers, what that will look like is the ones remaining will work harder to do what they can. They always do as part of their orientation.

You’ll find with fewer principals, they’ll just go out of their way to make it work. I think this district has a reputation for doing everything it can to find success for kids.

I think what we’re going to notice is the extras are starting — will start — to erode.

We’ll have longer waiting lists for psych testing, we may have longer wait lists for extra help, we may have to look at different was to support special learners. We may not have the pull-out gifted programs and so that will now be translated to a school-level protocol, but there may be less of it, so there will be less and less outside of the classroom such we as parents have gotten used to since I was a boy.

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“From a parental perspective, I’m going to notice that the basics will be looked after. I’m going to have a teacher in a classroom, classrooms will be one child bigger — a little bigger — but it’s all those extra ancillary supports that we’ve been able to hold onto in the district [that] won’t always be there to the level people have come to expect.”

Tom Grant, SD43 superintendent

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Tom Grant, superintendent of School District (with trustees John Keryluk of Port Coquitlam and Brian Robinson of Coquitlam at left) speaking at a public budget meeting in April.

We’ve gone from the essentials to this wonderful world-class system that had all these extra supports built in, so now it looks like an erosion back to the mean. I think (Coquitlam Teachers’ Association first vicepresident) Chris King said it well: We don’t view ourselves as normal, as regular. We’re used to a higher standard and what hurts more than everything is we can see the possible regression down to that mean.

PRIORITIES

The Tri-City News: What were your priorities in setting the budget?

Grant: The priorities we set in the budget were trying to keep any reduction as far away from the classroom as possible and to make sure that, from the trustee perspective, that they heard from

all the community and we could end up with a sustainable system.

Because obviously, when you look at the last couple of years, we’ve been spending beyond our means and we’ve done that with the best of intentions. We wanted more employees working with more kids. So we’ve tried to ensure most of our cuts were away from the classroom but we weren’t able to accomplish that completely. Classes will be bigger and there will be more wait lists and less full supports for others.

We’ve been able to maintain some things, teachers in the classroom for the most part, SEA (special education assistant) support where required, maybe not to the extent… We’re looking at coping and accommodating and trying to be

as good as we can… but as good as we can within those parameters.

SPECIAL NEEDS

The Tri-City News: When I ask about setting priorities about the budget, it seemed to me that it was services to special needs that took the hit. What assurances can you give, or can you be more specific on the gifted, the speech and language, psycho-educational testing and assessment, youth services, like youth workers and counsellors, what will be different? How are you changing things?

Grant: Part of our implementation plan will be to go through each and every one of the topics you’ve suggested and see if there are efficiencies in the way we do work, if there’s different ways to do work. Do we

need full assessments for every child on every task or assignment? Do we need full-blown assessments just to get accommodations on provincial exams? So we’re going to have to assess the way we do work and try to find efficiencies.

That said, you’re still gong to notice some decrease in services.

Will we have enough? I would venture (to say), from everything I’ve heard in the budget process, probably not.

But when you look at special needs taking the hit, most of what we do outside of the classroom are catering to the individual students, specifically special needs.

So if you want extra help with gifted, that’s outside the regular classroom. The regular teachers find ways, through their strategies, to accommodate the needs of kids but if you want to go beyond, what’s out there, if you want to look at congregating students with learning difficulties, you’ve got to find ways outside and within the classroom. And while every child is a special child, those services were always add-ons, extras ancillary to classroom,

and that’s what hurts the most.You’ve seen an erosion of not as much of those for special kids.

THE FUTURE

The Tri-City News: Do you think the instability teachers and support workers are concerned about will end, once we get through this round of budget cuts and through to next September?

Grant: Whenever you go through this kind of process, there’s always a sense of grieving, a sense of deflation, and then, because of the resiliency of people in this district, some recovery.The extent of that recovery, you can never predict but you hope it’s recovery to a certain perspective. And you’ve heard from the people at the board table,“We’ll keep trying and we’ll keep working hard and we’ll do the best we can for the children of the district.”

I think for the next couple of years, we’re going to see very tight and very restricted budgets from the ministry, if I read the intentions, so we’re not going to be able to have the huge celebration where we add enormous resources to the district.

So I think the recovery may be a little muted compared to other times.

But we are resilient as a district and as a profession. I think we will continue to do the best we can for the students we serve. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Revenue down at Coq. casino

By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The first full quarter for the rebranded Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam didn’t pull in as big a jackpot as anticipated for the city, which gets a 10% cut in net profits from the gaming venue.

Yesterday, the city received a $1.5-million payment for the period of Jan. 1 to March 31 — a drop of more than $345,000 from the first quarter of 2013, when the gaming facility was still known as Boulevard Casino.

The owners, Great Canadian Gaming Corp., rebranded the United Boulevard business on Dec. 20, 2013, hoping the Hard Rock Casino name would bring in more — and younger — clientele.

According to the company’s first-quarter results, which were revealed to investors on Wednesday, Great Canadian saw record revenues of $103.8 million, largely due to the high “table drop” (gross revenues) at River Rock Casino in Richmond and its Great American Casinos properties.

But the company took a hit financially with its $400,000 marketing campaign plus another $200,000 in severances with the changeover at Hard Rock in Coquitlam.

“The facelift of the property to transform it into Hard Rock was as much about a culture change as it was about changing the bricks and mortar of the facility,” said Chuck Keeling, GCGC’s vice-president of stakeholder relations and responsible gaming.

Overall, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver had a successful opening

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Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, on United Blvd. in Coquitlam and “we are very, very pleased with the results so far,” Keeling said, pointing to the $51.3-million table drop, a $13.4-million jump versus the 2013 first quarter, and the highest quarter table drop recorded on the property since the third quarter of 2009.

Still, its “hold” (net revenues) was much lower than average — 6.8% less — which translated to a decrease in table game revenues.

“Of course, that skews the numbers in terms of what we retain as operators, what goes back to the province and what goes to the city,” Keeling told The Tri-City News.

“That was a significant aberration.”

Food and beverage numbers aren’t reflected in the cash to the city, however, and they were 35% higher under the Hard Rock brand compared with the first quarter of 2013 as Boulevard Casino.

As for construction of the casino hotel, for which GCGC has already received city per-

mits, Keeling said it remains on hold.

“It’s still early days,” he said. “We’re just a quarter in but we’re very pleased with the initial acceptance and the momentum that’s been generated.”

David Munro, the city of Coquitlam’s economic development manager, said he would like to see a hotel and conference centre at Hard Rock to draw more out-of-town visitors.

Yesterday, city managers met to talk about the new Coquitlam tourism strategy and specifically about having more signs to get tourists to their destination.

“Since the Hard Rock rebrand, more people are coming out to see the shows,” Munro said, adding,“I think it’s generated some positive feedback and it will only continue to grow.” jwarren@tricitynews.com

BOULEVARD/HARD ROCK CASH year city share of revenue 2013 $6,730,968 City’s revenue for 2012 $7,556,340 the first quarter of 2011 $7,422,835 2014: $1.5 million

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Limit bear attractants: officer Strata complexes having problems, says officer

as a video showing a man scaring off a bear by yelling and swinging a stick at it was posted on YouTube and aired on CTV this week. The video has since been taken down.

Hunter said he hadn’t seen the video but doesn’t advise people to approach a bear in any situation, even if it doesn’t seem aggressive.

He said people should be cautious around bears, either leaving them alone to vacate the area on their own or calling a conservation officer if the bear seems to be aggressive or persistent in looking for food or other attractants.

People should only try to scare the bear by yelling at it or making loud noises if they are well away from it and safe from any aggressive move by the animal.

“Generally, it’s not advisable to approach any sort of wildlife, particularly bears, especially in an urban environment.

They could be habituated, they could be agitated, if they are cornered in any way, it’s a

By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy NewS

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is ramping up service in the TriCities and Maple Ridge for bear season.

And one of the first jobs facing Sgt. Todd Hunter, who joined the local CO branch this week, is to respond to a flood of complaints about bears moving into Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam neighbourhoods, including strata complexes, drawn to dumpsters and containers of recyclables.

“Generally, those types of places [stratas] do not have as much capability,” Hunter told The Tri-City News, adding that he has received a number of reports about bears in denser neighbourhoods around the Tri-Cities.

“It’s the big general message we’re trying to get out: We want to limit the attractants and for

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Bears getting into garbage are a problem this spring in the Tri-Cities, according to the Conservation Officer Service. people to store them appropriately,”said Hunter.

His appointment to the Tri-Cities and Maple Ridge is part of an overall reorganization of CO services in the Lower Mainland, which is being done to provide more leadership and better serve the area, Hunter

says.

One of the first questions Hunter said he was asked this week is how people should deal with bears in their yards, which is a common complaint, especially from people whose properties back on to greenbelts.

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Guilty plea in rash of locker break-ins substance. He received a one-year jail sentence followed by two years of probation.

“Once the area and pattern of the criminal activity was identified at CompStat, the entire detachment went to work,” said RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jamie Chung in a press release. “Our Block Watch volunteers delivered flyers to the residents with tips on how to combat the locker break-ins, Community Response Team officers met with the residents to discuss other crime-prevention deterrents such as using CCTV, and uniformed officers patrolled the area both on foot and in vehicles.”

It was after reviewing the CCTV footage that RCMP’s Prolific Target Team investigators recognized the suspect and got a warrant to obtain evidence for criminal charges.

Police also say the quick response of residents calling in about the locker break-ins helped solve the case.

“Without accurate, timely information about what’s going on in your neighbourhood, we don’t have all the intelligence we need,” Chung said.

“That’s why it’s so important to report crime.”

CCTV helped ID suspect: Mounties It has taken more than year but a prolific offender responsible for numerous locker break-ins in Coquitlam is now behind bars — and police are crediting co-operation between Mounties and civilians for the arrest.

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.C. has one of the lowest corporate and personal tax rates in the country, a Triple AAA credit rating that many would envy and is one of the few provinces in Canada with a balanced budget. This is to the BC Liberals’ credit.

But are the government’s fiscal austerity plans beginning to fray at the seams?

When Fraser Health has to cut surgeries (i.e., inflate waiting lists) and cause needless pain and suffering; when the Ministry of Education has to squeeze school districts and force hundreds of layoffs for critical special needs service; and when BC Ambulance has to lengthen response times to some calls to improve response times to others, causing upset and anxiety, is Victoria being penny wise and pound foolish?

Obviously, some limits need to be set to ensure health authorities, public agencies and school boards spend their money efficiently, but is the emphasis on holding the line on taxes resulting in severely reduced services?

Perhaps British Columbians are not prepared to pay more for education and health care but we should at least have the conversation.

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Ageism rampant in B.C. driving rules for seniors AS I SEE IT Bruce Bird

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geism shows up in many aspects of seniors’ lives, including condescension, arbitrary rules regarding retirement and a general attitude of treating seniors as less than equal.

Unfortunately, ageism also manifests itself in British Columbia’s driving rules for seniors.

When B.C. drivers reach age 80, they are mandated to have a medical examination, at their expense, to determine their fitness to drive.

For many seniors, a driver’s licence is their only hope of maintaining an active lifestyle.

Public transit, including HandyDart, does not give many the ability to get to medical appointments or recreational and cultural activities — in short, to maintain their independence.

Many seniors are not well off financially and the cost of the medical exam (as much as $200) is a hardship.

Failing the exam results in more time and

expense. Seniors must take a cognitive exam on a touch screen, even if they are computer illiterate or simply intimidated by a computer.

Apprehension and confusion do not help to get favourable test results, and there is little evidence to support claims of effectiveness.

If they fail the cognitive test, they must take a new driving test.

These rules are based on an outmoded view of seniors. CARP (A New Vision of Aging for Canada) views many of these people as zoomers — boomers with zip. They are not content to lounge in their rocking chairs until infirmity puts them in wheelchairs or sends them to an early grave.

Zoomers travel extensively, participate in sports and other recreational programs, and contribute to their local communities in many ways. They are the largest group of volunteers, contributing millions of hours of unpaid work to sports organizations, charities, community and health organizations.

Some seniors shouldn’t be driving — some younger people shouldn’t be driving, either — but there must be a more humane way to

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“Some seniors shouldn’t be driving — some younger people shouldn’t be driving, either — but there must be a more humane way to determine who is still fit to drive.”

Bruce Bird determine who is still fit to drive.

As of April 21, Ontario’s new rules will weed out unfit drivers while treating seniors with respect and dignity. The new process includes: • a vision test; • a driver’s record review; • a short group education session; • two, brief, non-computerized, in-class cognitive screening assessments; • and, if necessary, a road test or medical exam.

There is no cost to the senior and, in the event of failure, any step in the process can be re-

peated numerous times without additional cost.

Compare this humane process with B.C.’s onerous one, including a test conducted by a private company, Drive Able, at considerable cost to the senior. People who have failed this test tell me they are unable to find out what they did wrong or why they failed.

It’s time for B.C. to treat seniors with respect and dignity.

SENIORS’ MEETING

All B.C. CARP chapters are engaging in an advocacy effort to change the rules.You can learn more at our meeting on May 22 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier St., Coquitlam.

Admission is free. There will also be a presentation about planning for later life. To register or for more information, email carpnorthfraserchapter@gmail.com or phone 778-284-1189.

Bruce Bird is the chair of the North Fraser Chapter of CARP (www.carp.ca).

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staying within Fraser budget The Editor, Re. “Fraser cuts surgeries to cut costs” (The Tri-City News, May 7).

Some unfortunate misconceptions have been created about the reduction of surgeries across Fraser Health and I would like to clarify these inaccuracies.

Fraser Health is not cancelling surgeries due to budget. Patients that need surgery are getting their surgery. Fraser Health is working within our budget, as we should be, and acting as responsible stewards of the public funding we receive.

Fraser Health is the fastest growing region in the province. Each year, we perform more than 84,000 surgeries. Our hospitals are responsible for deciding how to manage their individual surgery budgets and this is done by physicians who prioritize their patient caseloads, ensuring the

patients who require immediate or urgent surgery go first. The reality is that this does mean elective, lower priority, less medically needed surgeries may occur over a slightly longer period of time. This is consistent with practice across the province.

We understand how frustrating it is for our patients who are waiting for surgery and we have been working hard with our physician partners to find innovative approaches and solutions to reduce any wait list times, and improve our efficiency and effectiveness.

Fraser Health is committed to working with our physicians to further reduce surgery wait times, ensuring patients receive the quality care they need in a timely manner.

Judith Hockney, Executive Director of Surgery, Fraser Health

Really, 27 years later?

The Editor, I just found a copy of the Phoenix, the Port Moody senior secondary school newspaper, dated April 30, 1987 — 27 years ago. The lead article is headlined: “Students caught in continuous crossfire.” The first paragraph reads: “Students all across the province are faced with the harsh reality dealt by the BC Teachers’ Federation’s (BCTF) decision to implement an ‘instruction only; campaign.” The article continues to explain that “all extra curricular activities will be wiped out.”

Have we learned nothing in 27 years?

Jon Wheatley Sr., Port Moody

Coq. stance NIMBYism The Editor, Re. “Coq. balks at connector change” (The TriCity News, May 2).

It is disappointing to read the latest NIMBY comment from Coquitlam regarding the muchneeded Fremont connector in Port Coquitlam.

This is the same arrogant view our neighbour has historically expressed about PoCo. The traffic increases on Coast Meridian, Prairie and Burns have exceeded the intended capacity of these streets. It is imperative that street infrastructure maintains pace with increased traffic volume.

What is not needed is the narrow-minded development Coquitlam is pursuing. Now is the time for PoCo council to hold Coquitlam accountable for flooding our streets with traffic and increasing the maintenance on our thoroughfares.

George Leon, Port Coquitlam

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Young musicians from more than 27 countries took part in the contest and Wang dazzled the judges with her rendition of Chopin’s Nocturne Opus 27 No. 2 — a piece of which she said,“I like the melody. Most of my favourite composers are the Romantics.”

Wang will play the evening song again on Sunday in the Weill Recital Hall at NewYork City’s Carnegie Hall — the place where only the best pianists are invited to play.

She will be accompanied to the concert by her parents and teacher, Carla Read, who has instructed Wang since she took up the instrument at the age of six.

“As her teacher, I recognized her immense talent when she first auditioned at my home,” Read said.“She has fast fingers, perfect pitch and an amazing memory. For a young student, I was also impressed with her beautiful tone and expressive playing.”

Wang’s skill allowed her to advance quickly through her Royal

Conservatory of Music exams: Last year, at the age of 10, she gained 94% in her Grade 10 test.

And this past January, Wang earned her ARCT level, which qualifies her to teach.

As well, she scored first-class honour marks in her theory exams, including music history, harmony and counterpoint.

On the festival circuit, Wang has also seen success at the Burnaby Clef, Coquitlam and Kiwanis music competitions.

Still, piano isn’t her only passion. Wang plays violin, likes art and writing fantasy and adventure stories.

As for her plans after high school, Wang said, “I haven’t really thought that far ahead but probably something to do with writing and music.”

She admits she’s nervous about her Carnegie Hall appearance but is looking forward to her first trip to the Big Apple.

Best of all, besides Mother’s Day, Wang will have something else to celebrate on Sunday: She will make her Carnegie debut on her 12th birthday.

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A second court challenge is being threatened by opponents of the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion.

They’ve filed a notice of motion to the National Energy Board arguing its restricted review of the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline twinning unfairly limits public participation and violates their constitutional right to freedom of expression.

It’s expected to be the first move ahead of the filing of a constitutional challenge in the Federal Court of Canada.

The action is led by environmental group ForestEthics and supported by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association.

Plaintiffs include residents of Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver and Abbotsford who live near Kinder Morgan facilities or the oil tanker route and whose participation in next year’s NEB hearings was either rejected or limited.

A 2012 change in federal law passed by the Conservative government capped the time the NEB can spend reviewing future pipeline projects and limited the topics participants can address.

It bars discussion of the impacts of exploiting Alberta’s oil sands, as well as climate change impacts from burning the oil overseas.

“The NEB has interpreted this new legislation as giving it the mandate to almost completely frustrate the public’s right to effectively participate in its hearings,” said David Martin, lawyer for the applicants.

“This legal challenge will fight for the public’s right to express itself and to be heard.”

He said a full public hearing on risks and benefits is vital because the new pipeline will have a “fundamental impact” on Vancouver, B.C. and Canada “for the rest of this century and beyond.”

M a ny c r i t i c s wh o sought intervenor status have been denied a role in oral hearings and have instead been limited to written comment.

The $5.4-billion project would twin the 60-yearold oil pipeline that runs from northern Alberta to Burnaby, nearly tripling capacity to 890,000 barrels per day. The second 1,150 km line would carry mainly diluted bitumen for export to Asia.

The North Vancouverbased Tsleil-Waututh First Nation is also going to Federal Court to argue they weren’t adequately consulted on the project’s environmental assessment or the NEB review.

Meanwhile, Kinder Morgan went on the defensive this week over wording in its project application that appeared to suggest spills bring eco-

nomic benefits.

“Spill response and clean-up creates business and employment opportunities for affected communities, regions, and cleanup service providers,” the 15,000-page document stated, leading to national media coverage this week.

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Finding the best way to bring the once-plentiful sockeye salmon back to the Coquitlam River is the goal of a project being funded by BC Hydro’s Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program.

Wat e r s h e d Wat c h Salmon Society’s Craig Orr said his group wants to determine if a hatchery would be necessary to augment the run, which now amounts to a handful of returning fish, or whether a fish ladder to get smolts out of the Coquitlam reservoir would be enough for a healthy run. With $42,800 in grants, his group will hire a consultant to study the matter.

“The real problem that we have is getting smolts [young salmon] out of the system because the structures aren’t really conducive and only a handful of smolts exit,” 4.3125” x 8” Orr said.

“The question is, do we have to put in a hatchery or not?” he said, acknowledging that a hatchery comes with its own set of issues, such as cost and sustainability because it has to be maintained. The project is supported by the Kwikwetlem First Nation and other groups that want to see the traditional sockeye return as it was once an impor-

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TRI-CITY LIFE

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

THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: City-wide garage sales, nature walks and the first Mossom fundraiser

May Days, Mother’s Day Friday, May 9

For a full list of participating addresses, visit coquitlam. ca/garagesale. Handouts can also be picked up at Coquitlam city hall, Dogwood or Glen Pine pavilions. Port Moody will also have its citywide garage sale today.Visit portmoody.ca for a list.

FILL IT UP

Help those in need by donating food during Share Family and Community Services’ Fill Up! drive, happening during Hunger Awareness Week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. outside Safeway at Shaughnessy Station, Port Coquitlam. Call 604-506-0651.

FOR THE BIRDS

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day with a two-hour birding walk through Colony Farm regional park (off Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam) with the Burke Mountain Naturalists.

The free, all-ages event starts at 9 a.m. and kids can plant a pot of flowers for Mother’s Day.Visit bmn.bc.ca.

HISTORIC POCO

Get on your walking shoes and tour the historic side downtown Port Coquitlam with guide Bryan Ness. Meet at Heritage at Leigh Square (2100-2253 Leigh Sq., behind PoCo city hall) at 6 p.m. Call 604-927-8403.

MOVE IT!

GOSPEL SONGS

Coquitlam is promoting Move for Health Day with free activities around the city. At 9:30 a.m., meet at Spirit Square (south of city hall) for a Nordic walk around Lafarge Lake. Or at 9:30 a.m., be at the base of the newly built Coquitlam Crunch stairs (off Lansdowne Drive) for a climb up to officially open the 440-step trail to upper Lansdowne Drive.

Meanwhile, Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.) will offer 10% off a fivesession personal training package today.

The British-based group Vinesong will sing in a concert at the Redeemed Christian Church of God Trinity Chapel (1932 Cameron Ave., Port Coquitlam) at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Call 604-474-3131 or email trinitychapelcares@gmail.com.

FOR MOSSOM

Help rebuild the Mossom Creek hatchery by taking part in the first fundraiser of the year: a Zumba workout.

Hosted byYounique Fitness, the event starts at 7 p.m. in the gym of Pleasantside elementary (195 Barber St.). Tickets are $20 at the door.Visit mossomcreek.org.

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Twins Alex and Christian van Geys are double cast as the Rev. Shaw Moore while Leanne Felton is mom Vi Moore in Gleneagle secondary’s Footloose, which runs Friday at 7 p.m. at the Coquitlam high school.

SCHOOL DRAMA

The Best Players presents The Crucible tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Dr. Charles Best secondary (2525 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam).

For tickets at $12/$8, call the school at 604-461-5581. And, at Gleneagle secondary (1195 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam), Footloose runs tonight at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12/$8 (no charge for kids under 5). Call 604-464-5793.

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TREASURES

Dig for great deals during Coquitlam’s annual city-wide garage sale, at residential homes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Don’t know what to do with unfinished or expired medication at home? Port Moody Police will help you dispose of it safely during a national drop-off initiative at the police station (3051 St. John’s St.) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Visit portmoody.ca.

BOOK SALE

Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library hosts its annual book sale of fiction and non-fiction books, children’s reads, DVDs and CDs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the City

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Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way), with proceeds supporting the library’s literacy programs and new equipment. Call 604-937-4131 or email friendsofcpl@library. coquitlam.bc.ca.

IT’S ALL NATURAL

Residents can learn how to put worms to work — whether they live in an apartment, townhome or house — at a workshop offered by the city of Coquitlam to coincide with International Compost Awareness Week, May 5 to 11.

The session runs 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Inspiration Garden (corner of Guildford Way and Pipeline Road) and the cost at $30 includes supplies. Later that day, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., the garden will host a workshop called the Benefits of Local Foods. Admission is $5.

Register by calling 604-9274386 or visiting coquitlam.ca/ inspirationgarden.

MAY DAY PARADE

Take a seat along the side of Shaughnessy, Elgin, Mary Hill, Hawthorne or Tyner streets for the May Day parade in Port Coquitlam at 11 a.m. The roads will be blocked off at 9 a.m. For a full list of the May Day festival events, go to portcoquitlam.ca.

BRITISH STYLE

Branch 119 of the Royal Canadian Legion (2513 Clarke St., Port Moody) hosts a British pub night at 4:30 p.m., featuring British fare and fun. Call 604--936-7131.

Sun., May 11 FARMERS’ MARKET

Check out the fresh food and goodies from Metro Vancouver vendors at the first Poirier Street farmers’ market of the season, held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot (Poirier Street and Winslow Avenue,

Coquitlam).Visit makebakegrow.com.

FOR MOM

Treat your mother to a brunch served up in the auditorium at the Royal Canadian Legion (2513 Clarke St.) from 9 a.m. to noon. Moms and kids under nine are free but guests will be charged $6. Call 604--936-7131.

GIVE-AWAY

Coquitlam residents can get a free bag (per household) of compost at the Inspiration Garden (corner of Guildford Way and Pipeline Road) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of International Compost Awareness Week.Visit coquitlam.ca.

TEA FOR TWO

Sip tea with mom and sample sweet treats on fine china aboard the Venosta rail car, located at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.). Book your seat from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. or 3 to 4 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. Call 604-939-1648 to reserve a spot.Visit portmoodymuseum. org.

RIVERVIEW WALK

Be led on a tree tour of the Riverview Hospital grounds by members of the Riverview Horticultural Society. Meet at 1 p.m. at the uphill entrance of the Henry EssonYoung building. For a site map, go to rhcs. org. Call 604-290-9910.

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Erica Sigurdson, Patrick Maliha and Ivan Decker will entertain at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) during their stand-up show, Triple Threat Comedy, at 8 p.m.

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A brief history of valuable & ever changing trees green scene Elaine Golds

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very time I participate in a guided tour of the trees on the Riverview Hospital grounds, I always learn a little more and come home with more questions to investigate.

(Tree tours are offered monthly throughout the good weather months by volunteers from the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society. The next tree tour takes place on Mother’s Day, this Sunday, at 1 p.m. Details are available at www.rhcs.org.)

In our part of Canada, where we are blessed with an abundance of trees, it is easy to take them for granted and forget what important roles they play in our lives. The so-called ecosystem services they provide are immense.

First, trees remove pollutants such as carbon dioxide from the air and produce the oxygen upon which all animals, including humans, depend.

They provide shade that cools us in the summer and a canopy that can shelter us from heavy downpours.

Trees also enhance our lives with their colour, form and beauty.

They provide vital habitat for countless species, including the many delightful birds that nest in them, and, sometimes, feed upon their berries and seeds.

Trees provide us with valuable food products such as nuts and fruits.

When we cut trees down, we can convert them into useful wood products such as furniture and shelter. We can also burn trees to create energy for heat and electricity.

Finally, trees remain the best way we have of creating a carbon storage bank right in our backyards.

Even though industry is attempting to develop complicated technologies to sequester carbon, there is still no better way to store carbon than the simple act of planting a tree.

Billions of years ago, in ancient geological times, Earth was initially bereft of trees. It was only about 450 million years ago when more primitive plants such as algae, microbes, mosses and liverworts emerged on the planet’s rocky terrain and slowly created the soil that could support more advanced plants.

The earliest forms of trees evolved 420 million years ago, complete with a vascular system to pump water and lignin to provide support. These ancient trees were giant species of club mosses, horsetails and ferns. While geologic events have led to their extinction (except for a few tree ferns, which persist in the tropics), they left us

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From the Riverview tree tour on April 27. The spectacular late-blooming purple magnolia in the background is thought to be a hybrid. a rich legacy of fuel in the form of coal.

Around 360 million years ago, a breakthrough in the evolution of plants occurred with the development of seeds, which is an extremely reliable way to ensure the survival of the next generation. Some of the earliest seed-bearing plants include the palmlike cycads, of which, about 130 species still grow in the tropics.

Other pioneer seed-producing trees were members of the ginkgo family, which were once abundant across the planet.

They became a dominant species about 260 million years ago. Today, only a sole surviving member of this family persists, the ginkgo biloba, which can

be found at Riverview.

Over time, geologic events such as massive volcanism, meteor impacts and periodic ice ages have eliminated many forms of life; these processes also created opportunities for new species to evolve. In fact, it is estimated 98% of all the species that once existed have become extinct.

During the age of the dinosaurs, conifers were the predominant tree form.

They appear first in the geologic record about 300 million years ago; their heyday lasted until 50 million years ago.Today, we have only about 630 extant (i.e., still living) species of conifers, compared to well over 350,000 species of the true flowering plants, which now appear to be in their zenith.

The trees of Riverview include some interesting sole surviving members of several coniferous families, or genera. These include the only surviving species from the ancient Sciadopityaceae family, which dates from 220 million years ago, as well as single surviving species of several genera including Sequoia, Metasequoia, Sequoiadendron and Cryptomeria.

During their prime time on the planet, conifers of various families were abundant throughout the world. The so-called monkey puzzle tree, also found at Riverview, is a member of the Araucariaceae family, species of which were (and still are) widespread throughout the southern

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Burke Mountain Naturalists members usually listen to guest speakers at their monthly meetings.This month, however, they’ll do the talking.

Next Tuesday, the BMN meeting will feature a series of short presentations by members and others.Topics will include one member’s photographic impressions of Antarctica and another’s A chinstrap penguin photographed during favourite cycling trails in a cruise around the the Tri-Cities.

The meeting starts Orne Islands by Burke at 7:30 p.m. in the hall Mountain Naturalists of Como Lake United member Paul Steeves.

Church, located on the corner of Marmont Street and King Albert Avenue in Coquitlam. For more information, call 604-936-4108 or 604-461-3864, or visit www.bmn.bc.ca. hemisphere. These spiky trees seem to be especially well-designed to deter the grazing of dinosaurs; certainly, a few species have persisted ever since dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

All conifers are pollinated by the wind.The emergence of the flowering plants — i.e., angiosperms, many of which depend on various insects for pollination — could only happen once insects appeared.

While you might consider the beautiful magnolias, with their huge and showy flowers, to be the most

highly evolved of flowering plants, they are actually the most primitive of our flowering trees. In fact, members of the magnolia family appeared on Earth before the bees and butterflies did, and, thus, they had to rely on more primitive beetles for pollination.Their flowers have thick fleshy petals to provide a few enticing nibbles for these beetles.

There are two major centres of evolution for magnolias; one is in Asia and the other is in southeastern North America.

Riverview has several

magnificent specimens of magnolias from both continents as well as a few hybrids produced by horticulturalists.

A closely related genus, the Liriodendron (i.e., tulip tree), is also a member of the Magnolia family. Although once far more abundant, the Liriodendron now consists of only two species: one from China and the other from eastern North America. A tour through Riverview will offer you an opportunity to view both of these species. Like the magnolias, they have large (but greenish) flowers that are often not readily visible at the top of the tree.

The more I become enthralled with the beauty and fascinating botany of the trees of Riverview, the more I am convinced this fantastic collection of trees must not be threatened by inappropriate development on the Riverview grounds. Upcoming Open Houses on May 24 and 28 (see www.bmn.bc.ca for details) will provide everyone with an opportunity to speak up for the preservation and enhancement of this unique tree collection.

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

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Only mad dogs and Englishmen drive We donned many layers of clothing, open top cars in the extremely chilly including leather aviator jackets and B.C. high country at this time of year. fetching, matching yellow helmets, then in. George at the wheel, But taking part in the three-day Hagerty strapped in wheel me by his side as his nagivator. We pulled Spring Thaw rally, staged by Classic Car Adventures, certainly turned on this out on the Sea to Sky highway and that Limey to the idea of a B.C. summer journey to Whistler brought tears to my ‘staycation’ on roads that show natural eyes, as did the rushing wind. The twisty beauty at its awe inspiring best.

Duffey Lake Road beyond Pemberton Since my old U.K. friend, George Holt, The rally certainly was no challenge for the mighty Jag. It moved to Gabriola Island a few years stuck like glue to the hairiest hairpins turned on this Limey down to Seton Lake. A rest stop at that ago, he’s pestered me to join him on a rally. Wild tales of his racing exploits watery stretch of tranquility brought the to the idea of a BC persuaded me that my participation sounds of silence to our ears. summer ‘staycation’ might make it the last wish on my buckGeorge broke the silence: “It goes like on roads that show et list. Literally. stink, Sid.” I completed his sentence.

When Hagerty Insurance invited me to natural beauty at its “And stops eventually.” Recalling a take part in the non-competitive rally recent bit of hard braking that had me awe inspiring best. for pre-1979 touring and sports cars, worried for a while. covering almost 1,100 kilometres, I fig- Keith Morgan It was then on to Cache Creek and desured this was the time to invite George. ert country before climbing to the snow “I’m up for it, Sid, and I have the line towards Logan Lake where my face perfect car,” George responded. You get froze. The shower at the Kamloops hotel used to him calling every male, Sid, and female, Doris. brought back some colour to my cheeks.

He worked day and night to ready his 1954 XK 120 The second day would take us by Monte Lake and Jaguar roadster – it rolled off the production line in Falkland and on to Vernon – in the pouring, icy rain. the same year I did. It cranks out 200 horses from The rains stopped as we stopped to look at a ‘car an inline straight-six cylinder 3.4-litre engine housed graveyard’ where rusty examples of steel steeds past under that long hood. caught George’s eye. “Look, Sid, my first car – a Ford The gleaming blue roadster with a large number 54 Prefect.” emblazoned on each side drew much attention at the I then misdirected us to a second graveyard near Armrally start point in Squamish. The warming sun showed strong, populated by Sunbeams, Hillman and even old off the almost 80 other classics to their best, too.

Zodiacs. He took careful note of the location so that There were Alfa Romeos, many Minis circa mid-1960s, he might return for his next restoration project.

Porsches, Jags, MGs, Aston Martins – including a The sun peeped out as we were welcomed by the rugstunning 1934 Mk II owned by a gentleman from the ged northern end of the Okanagan Valley. We buzzed same neck of the woods as George and me – plus a along the Lake Country lanes that run alongside rare Noble M400.

Okanagan Lake, between the vineyards.

Driveway editor Keith Morgan writes today about how a 3-day rally along picturesque B.C. roads turned him to the idea of a B.C. summer ‘staycation’. Will you do a road trip holiday though B.C. this year, and if so where to?

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Then we bypassed Kelowna and headed for Beaverdell, admiring the evidence of the now defunct historic Kettle Valley railway. Then the chilling hail hit but a single glass of beer at Rock Creek restored us us. We weaved our way north along the valley, through wine country, to Penticton.

“Piece of cake,” said George the next day as he looked at the route to Hope. The winding back road trail to Princeton was a joy but the last stretch home was not.

First, we were hit by snow, then hail that numbed our faces as we descended from Manning Park. I thought I had made a significant anatomical discovery when it appeared that the icy wind blasting up my right nostril seemed to exit through my left ear. Of course, it could have been the hole in the left side of my helmet.

There was one other little challenge. The panel failed so I had to peer at my handheld GPS to figure out what speed we were doing then shout at the top of my voice when George exceeded the posted limit.

We made it safe and sound.

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Finding the right motorcycle at the right price You’ve got your licence, you’ve got your safety gear, now all you need is your motorcycle.

Here are a few things to consider before signing on the dotted line.

Budget Establishing a budget is probably the most important thing to outline when it comes to your new ride. If you’re buying used, this is particularly important. You might be tempted to spend an extra couple of thousand on the bike of your dreams.

But if the dream bike just happens to be a nightmare and costs you an unanticipated fortune on repairs, you might find yourself in a pickle.

New or Used? There are differing benefits to buying new or used. New bikes have warranties, but a used bike that might not be too old could still have one. Is buying either way better than the other? Not necessarily. Buying used you could get a more upscale model for your budget.

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DRIveS-U-CRazy If you have a motoring mishap, the cars are driveable and nobody is injured, then get off the road to exchange insurance details. Why do people just stop where they bump and get out of their cars in the middle of the road and risk life and limb among busy traffic? The police aren’t coming to investigate but they may ticket you for causing an obstruction.

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Establishing a budget is probably the most important thing to outline when it comes to your new ride.

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through a private sale can be a good way to go, especially on a budget. I found my bike on Craigslist.

But if you can’t pay cash up front, dealers generally have financing or payment plan options. Private sales don’t. Dealers also have most likely done a tune-up or some service in preparing the bike for the sale.

Check the VIN through ICBC or a Trusted Database It might cost you a few extra dollars to run a bike’s VIN through a trusted database but can save you multiple headaches in the end.

It will show if the bike has been in any reported accidents and detail the damage. It’ll also show if there is money owing on the bike or if it was reported stolen.

Keep in mind, if the bike is from out of the country, the record likely won’t show.

When I went to buy my first bike, I had my heart set on a beautiful Yamaha R6. It looked brand new and perfect. The seller said it had never been in any accidents

and had all original parts. I left thinking that the next day I’d be riding this beauty home. However, I paid my $20 (at the time) and found out the bike had been in two accidents with damage costs of more than $3,000.

If you’re buying through a dealership, they might even have the bike’s history on hand for you. It never hurts to double check.

The Myth of Displacements? Many new riders

like to set a cap on the cc displacement they’re willing to get for their first bike.

I had a reader write me asking what he should get.

He’s 6’2”, 220 pounds and had long limbs. He didn’t want anything higher than a 250cc though. I asked him why. He said he wanted something manageable for his first bike. With long arms and legs, a 250cc bike wasn’t going to fit him!

Or vice versa. I told him

to look at cruisers, like the Harley-Davidson Sportster, Honda Shadow, Suzuki Boulevard S40, Yamaha Bolt.

They might have a higher displacement but they’re going to be easy to manage and work much better with his body. What did he buy?

A used 2006 Honda Shadow 750cc. And he loves it.

I recommend buying a bike that you are comfortable on, both physically and mentally.

Test Rides? Private sellers won’t generally let you test ride, but ask. Dealers are more open to this, especially with newer models because they have demo fleets.

Mechanical Inspection?

If you’re buying used, and

you are this close to making the decision, before you go to the bank and give up your savings, spend an extra $100-$200 to get a motorcycle mechanic to look at your potential purchase. Private sellers will generally ride the bike down to a location of your choice and let the mechanic work their magic. The mechanic will then let you know what things might need to be worked on in the near or distant future. If the seller thinks it’s too much work, then it’s your call if you want to continue to work with them. I wouldn’t buy a bike without knowing what I’m getting into. alexandra.straub @drivewaybc.ca

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Luxury fuel sipper: A7 Audi is one of the luxury brands under the massive Volkswagen Group, which includes Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche.

Sharing engineering knowledge, platforms and engines across several different brands enables VW to reduce costs and develop more products. One area of importance in Canada is the introduction of more diesel, or TDI engines.

The 2014 Audi A7 TDI is a perfect example of what VW Group is doing right.

The engine is a fuel-sipping diesel that saves roughly 25-30% over a conventional gas engine, yet still supplies the dynamic ride Audi owners look for.

Looks: The body of the A7 TDI is the same as the gas versions and it could be one of the best-looking four-door luxury vehicles on the road. Actually, the A7 could be considered a five-door model as the rear cargo rear is accessed

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Canadian vs. American During a recent short stay in L.A., I drove a Mazda3i Grand Touring.

It’s a trim level that’s not available in Canada, even though Mazda3 is more popular (comparatively) in Canada than in the U.S. It’s easy to understand why so many Canadians already love Mazda3. The 2014 edition is an improved allnew generation car that’s already been voted Canada’s Best New Small Car, by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada.

Softer, more flowing body styling lines cover a new SkyActiv structure that’s lighter yet, according to Mazda, offers a 30% improvement in torsional rigidity. The 3’s wheelbase has also been stretched by 6 cm, yet it’s a tad shorter in overall length. Inside the cabin, there’s more room, especially leg and head room for rear passengers.

Mazda3i GT Sedan: A top-line GT (Grand Touring) edition of Mazda3 is available in Canada but only with a larger 2.5-litre SkyActiv engine and an automatic transmission.

The 3i GT that I drove in L.A. came with the smaller 2.0-litre SkyActiv engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. An automatic is an option in the US and there’s also a 3s GT edition with the 2.5-litre engine (manual and automatic).

The 2.0-litre engine was available last year in Mazda3 but the new body allows a larger exhaust manifold and this improves its mid-range torque output.

It’s definitely better but still not great. That said, overall, I really like this engine and crisp-shifting manual transmission combination — and the fuel economy was outstanding.

There were 312 miles (502 km) on the trip meter when I pulled into a gas station for the first time, at the end

Inside: The downside to the swept roofline and large hatchback is the amount of headroom for rear seat passengers. Taller passengers might find it a bit snug and big items might not fit in the cargo area.

Drive: Audi uses a variation of its 3.0L direct injection turbo diesel in five of its models from the practical Q5 and Q7 SUVs to the A6, A7 and A8 sedans. This A7,

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A no-frills, stripped base model is also the norm in the US, but not in Canada (got to have those seat heaters). In fact, our American friends have a choice of six Mazda3 trim levels, while Canadians have only three.

“We have a less complicated trim level strategy,” countered Sandra Lemaitre (National Manager, Public Relations at Mazda Canada).

“One, to make it less complicated for consumers and two, to allow our dealers carry inventory that consumers want. We also offer more option packages that allow consumers to add on, rather than making them commit to a specific trim” Pricing: You’ve probably read (on the inter-web) or heard of people saving thousands of dollars by buying a vehicle in the US. That may be true for some high-end luxury or specialty products, but not so in the price-competitive lower end of the market.

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The base Mazda3 GX, with a start price of $15,995 in Canada, is a real bargain.

That’s $950 below the lowest priced Mazda3 sold in the US, the SV (stripped edition), at $16,945. At the top end, a Mazda3 Sky GT is $25,855 in Canada. The equivalent US model is a Mazda3s GT (automatic) at $25,995.

“When we price our vehicles in Canada we look primarily at the competition and then at exchange rates with Japan. Our top priority is making it competitively priced within our market,” added Lemaitre.

Looking ahead: The bad news is that there won’t be a direct equivalent to the Mada3i GT (2.0-litre) in Canada next year (for the 2015 model year). However, I did learn that a manual transmission will be available with the GT (2.5-litre) sold in Canada, in 2015.

It’s anybody’s guess where prices will be next year, but one thing is for sure, the Mazda3 is great little car and a great value in Canada right now. bob.mchugh @drivewaybc.ca

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For fuel savings and power the diesel is the way to go.

Verdict: The Audi A7 is a lovely car; filled with sex appeal, performance, luxury and prestige but it all comes at a price. Starting at $72,900, the diesel is a $2,500 premium over the base A7. zack.spencer @drivewaybc.ca

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Soroptimist International of the Tri Cities welcomes all business & professional women interested in making a difference in our community.

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& visit our website for more information Soroptimist International of the Tri Cities http://soroptimisttricities.org/ Proud Winner of Tri-Cities “Spirit of Community Awards” Community Action Category. Proud nominee of the Tri-City Chamber of Commerce “Not for Profit of the Year”

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Students at Coquitlam’s Porter Street elementary were named champions of the Reading Link Grand Challenge last month. The contest, held at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, saw Porter’s Reading Monsters beat out 11 other teams to take the title. Second place went to the Classy Turtles from Abbotsford’s Prince Charles Elementary while third place was awarded to the Legendary Readers from Port Coquitlam’s Hope Lutheran elementary.

In support of projects benefiting women and girls in the Tri Cities Saturday April 6, 2013 at the Inlet Theatre - 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody Cocktail Reception: 6:30pm Entertainment: 7:30pm Ticket only $65.00 includes one beverage. No children please.

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The Give Her Wings GirlEmpowerment Workshops.

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PoCoMo Youth Society Girls’ Sexual Health Kits.

The Soroptimist Ruby, Violet Presentation the Soroptimist Give HerofWings Gala Award winners with RCMP cers Richardson, and offi Women’s Violet Richardson, Ruby, and Opportunity Awards.

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ABOVE: Envision Financial, which has a branch in Coquitlam, is celebrating after its successful Full Cupboard campaign to help food banks around B.C. Over the past year, the credit union brought in nearly $98,000 and more than 11,600 pounds of food for the cause. That total includes $3,427 raised in Coquitlam for the Share food bank, which provides food to an average of 420 households a week.

ABOVE: Crossroads Hospice Society deposited a $2,500 cheque from RBC last month to support Pacific Coast Terminals’ ongoing sponsorship of the Port Moody organization. “RBC Royal Bank believes in building strong communities and as they understand support of Crossroads is important to Pacific Coast Terminals, they wanted to share in that support by donating $2,500 to Crossroads Hospice Society,” said RBC VP Tracy Price in a news release.

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A construction company recently dug into its pockets to donate to the Royal Columbian Hospital, which serves the Tri-Cities. Kingston Construction of Surrey contributed $21,500 to the hospital foundation in memory of its founder Ben Backman. The money will be used to buy video light-source equipment to help doctors diagnose patients with cancer, the disease that claimed Backman in 2009.

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The trio was Two stuchosen dents at for their Heritage acaWoods high demics, school and athletics, another at Port comMoody secmunity ondary have work or ALIBHAI DEHEER NEWMAN won scholarartistic ships from one of the city’s major leadership.“We have so much pride for employers. the youth in our community and are This week, Pacific Coast Terminals happy to give back every year through announced it had given $1,000 each to our scholarship program,”said PCT VP Kaya Newman and Zaria Alibhai of and GM Ken Catton in a news release.

Heritage and Sean Deheer of PMSS for “We continue to be impressed by the future tuition toward their post-secondapplicants and know they will succeed ary education. in their future education.”

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Winner of the 128 GB iPad Air Raffle Steve Pesant BC Gaming Licence #61802 At their recent ‘Give Her Wings’ gala held on Saturday, April 12th, the Soroptimist International of the TriCities presented a generous donation to their local hospital, Eagle Ridge.

This gift will further support women’s health in our community with the purchase of a new laparoscopic surgical tool for obgyn (obstetrics & gynecology) surgeries. Thank you Soroptimists for enabling women of our community to have their health-care needs met in our community!

Photo from left; Pat Simpson, Director, Soroptimist Soroptimist’s have previously supported International TriCities, Karen Horton, Director Fund the Areola Tattoo Clinic at Eagle Ridge Development, ERHF, and Linda Kozina, Club President of Hospital for women going through the final Soroptimist International TriCities.

Funds provided from Soroptimist International of the Tri-Cities BC Gaming Grant recovery phase of breast cancer.

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Srs. group hosts planning info session A group promoting a new vision of aging for Canada is hosting a presentation on advance planning for final arrangements to inform people about their choices and opportunities.

The presentation will take place Thursday, May 22 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and is hosted by the North Fraser Chapter of CARP. Brian Boyle, manager of Dignity Memorial, will

talk about developing a blueprint for loved ones.

This is not a sales pitch but an information presentation on what is required and what options are available to make informed choices.

The session is free to attend and refreshments will be provided. As well, the meeting is also the annual general meeting for the North Fraser Chapter of CARP and an opportunity to talk about

the group’s advocacy efforts on driver examination rules for seniors.

The meeting will be held in Room 2 at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier St., Coquitlam.

For information or to register, email carpnorthfraserchapter@gmail. com or call 778-284-1189.

ASTHMA INFO

Three million Canadians live with

asthma but 60% of these people do not have control of their disease, resulting in almost 250 asthma-related deaths every year.

Dogwood Pavilion, a city of Coquitlam recreation facility for people 50 years of age and older, will host Eling Chow, a pharmacist with Thrifty Foods, on May 20 at 1:15 p.m. to talk about risk factors, preventative measures and the medi-

cal management needed to successfully fight asthma. After the presentation, there will be time for questions.

This presentation is free but pre-registration is required as seating is limited. To register and for more information, call 604-927-4386; register online at www. coquitlam.ca; or sign up in person at any city of Coquitlam recreation facility.

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a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion; group also visits and entertains at seniors’ facilities weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 778-285-4873 or 604-464-2252.

• Silver Chord Choir, for those over 50, meets Mondays, 3-5 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo; if you love to sing and have fun, you can join – no auditions. The choir, which has been going for 43 years, sings twice a month at seniors’ residences in the Tri-Cities and at other events. Info: Teresa, 604-942-5144 or Ann, 604-464-5580.

• Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family and Community Services’ Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam

• Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.-noon.

Info: 604-933-6098.

• Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam.

Info: 604-552-7221 or info@burquest.org.

• ABCs of Fraud, a consumer fraud prevention program for seniors, by seniors, gives free one-hour presentations to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604-4371940 or ceas@telus.net.

• Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre, PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604941-1745.

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Info: Gina, 604-937-6970.

• Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to seniors’ concerns. Seniors’ organizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604-576-9734, or email tsn@shaw.ca.

• The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities. One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604-298-0780.

• Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:3011:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940.

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Subsidized rent includes heat, light and cablevision. Fabulous views and beautiful gardens along with an active social program make these suites desirable for seniors.

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The Fresh Dining Experience of Amica at Mayfair Enjoy eating out, by simply eating in, at Amica at Mayfair. This fresh dining experience is just one of the many pleasures of living at our all-inclusive rental retirement community. Luncheons and dinners are our trademark, as are freshly baked morning and afternoon treats prepared by our professional and courteous staff.

With all the other amenities and services you’ll enjoy here, fabulous food is the icing on the cake!

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• Glen Pine and Dogwood pavilions’ slow pitch ball clubs are looking for men age 55+ and women 50+ who are interested in reliving their childhood dreams. It is not necessary to have participated in organized ball in your past life, just have some knowledge of the game. Age is not a factor as long as you can still make it around the bases. Practices and games are on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Coquitlam Town Centre Park and Mundy Park.

Practices will start as soon as weather permits.

Info: Len, 604-941-0081 or lenraili@shaw.ca.

• Share is running a free seniors’ support group for people 60+ wanting to meet others and talk about things important to them. No group experience, no problem.

Info and registration: Rhea, 604-937-6964.

• Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 9:30

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Living in Harmony in Richmond with Townline

By Kerry Vital

Incredible value, an amazing location and gorgeous homes combine in perfect balance at Harmony, a condominium project in Richmond from Townline Homes.

“One of the major selling features of Harmony is its extremely central location,” says Chris Colbeck, vice-president of sales and marketing for Townline. “Owners will be within easy walking distance of Richmond Centre, dozens of

restaurants, elementary and secondary schools, several parks, and the Brighouse SkyTrain Station. Yet, we’re off the flight path and away from heavy traffic, so it’s more peaceful and less congested.”

The interiors are luxurious in their own right, with beautiful kitchens featuring stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops and square-edge flat-panel cabinetry, and relaxing bathrooms with an oversized soaker tub and hand-set large-format polished porcelain floor tiles.

Homeowners will have several amenities on-site, including a 15,000-square-foot landscaped rooftop with a trellised zen garden, children’s play area, barbecue area and gated dog run, among many other things. Other amenities include a lounge with kitchenette, a games area and a fitness room.

For more information, visit www.harmonyrichmond, stop by the discovery centre at 7180 No. 3 Road or call 604-278-3939.

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StreetSide Developments’ South Point Walk will be just steps from South Point Exchange and High Street, making it extremely convenient. Among the beautiful features in the homes are wide-plank laminate flooring, stainless-steel appliances and recessed pot lighting in the kitchen.

Beauty and convenience at South Point Walk

By Kerry Vital

Curb appeal and a fantastic neighbourhood are just two of the many reasons why South Point Walk, built by StreetSide Developments, is garnering serious buzz in South Surrey.

“This is such a great, unique location,” says Vanessa Isler, marketing and sales manager for Streetside, a division of Qualico. “It’s an urban feel in a suburban location.”

South Point Walk is just steps from shopping and dining at South Point Exchange, as well as the boutiques at High Street.

“There will be a walking path directly from South Point Walk to High Street,” says Isler.

Homeowners will also have easy access to the U.S. border and Highway 99. Schools, golf courses and other leisure and recreation opportunities are also just minutes away.

The convenient location is artfully woven into a beautifully landscaped enclave.

“There’s a lot of accessibility here,” Isler says. “It’s a nice balance.”

The first phase at South Point Walk will include 42 condominium homes, ranging

from 689 to 1,090 square feet. Every home includes a dedicated home office or flex/work space. Buyers will be able to take possession of their new home in November. The second phase, with 76 condos and 30 townhomes, will be released later.

The exterior is distinctive and welcoming, with West Coast contemporary architecture featuring bold roof lines, cedar shingles, arched brick accents and large timber brackets, and large balconies. Ground floor homes have spacious patios and direct access to green space.

“StreetSide, working with Gannon Ross Designs, has really gone above and beyond on the finishings,” says Isler. “There are nine-foot ceilings on all four floors; usually you would only see them on the ground or top floor homes. They really add to the airiness of the space.”

A gourmet kitchen features classic shakerstyle cabinetry and a solid eased square-edge Quartzite countertop with a full-height ceramic tile backsplash. Stainless-steel appliances are complemented by a custom backsplash accent behind the range in either solid slab granite or marble mosaic tile. The custom-designed kitchen island in some homes is a masterstroke of convenience, and recessed pot lighting and undercabinet task lighting perfectly illuminates the space.

Wide-plank laminate flooring is included throughout the main living areas, with lush

cut and loop carpeting in the bedrooms.

Bathrooms are straight out of a spa, with solid slab granite or Quartzite countertops and undermount basin sinks. The ensuite features contemporary flat panel cabinetry, infloor heating and a hand-set ceramic tile tub or shower surround with marble tile accent.

The second bathroom, where applicable, has shaker-style cabinetry and a deep soaker tub.

Homeowners at South Point Walk will have the use of a community garden, outdoor barbecue area and a trellised seating area with gas firepit. Inside, amenities include a fitness room and a social lounge with kitchenette.

Homes start at $233,900. For more information, visit www.southpointwalk. ca, call 604-560-3238 or email sales@ southpointwalk.ca.

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SATURDAY, MAY 10 • Trolley Tours with PoCo Heritage Society, 12:30-4 p.m.; a hop-on, hop-off narrated ride to historic locations. Info: www.pocoheritage.org.

• New View Society hosts a free breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m. in Celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week, 2050 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo; breakfast of eggs, sausages, croissants, bagels, fruit and more. After breakfast, head downtown to watch the annual May Day Parade. Info: newviewsociety.org.

• Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library Society book sale, 10

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• Deadline for registration for Glen elementary school 100th anniversary celebration on May 30. Registration: $20 (registration form available at www.sd43.bc.ca/glen). Info: 604-4646608 or glenreunion2014@hotmail.com. a.m.-4 p.m., at the City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way. All proceeds support Coquitlam Public Library’s literacy programs and purchasing new materials and equipment. Items include: fiction and nonfiction books, children’s books, DVDs, CDs, more.

• British pub night, 4:30 p.m., Port Moody Legion

Club 119, 2513 Clarke St.; British food, entertainment including Stave Falls Scottish Dancers, Dedanaan Irish Dancers and Penk O”Donnell Irish School of Dance, then classic British Invasion tunes by Reckless/Brian Zalo from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. You don’t have to be a Legion member to attend but you

must be over 19 years of age for the lounge.

• Serenity Saturday AlAnon Family Group open meeting, noon, Como Lake United Church, 1110 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam.

Speakers: AA mother and Alateen daughter. Info: Cynthia, 604-936-9751, Laurel, 604-999-7169, or Sherrill, 604-936-4010.

SUNDAY, MAY 11 • Port Moody Heritage Society Mother’s Day celebration with tea on board the Venosta rail car next to the PoMo Station Museum, 2734 Murray St.; there are three reserved seatings: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.,

To SUBMiT AN iTEM: email: newsroom@tricitynews.com 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. Tea with sweet treats at a cost of $10 per person. Reservations: 604-939-1648 or info@ portmoodymuseum.org.

• Mothers Day brunch served from 9 a.m. to noon, Port Moody Legion 119 auditorium, 2513 Clark St. Moms and kids under 9 are free, and guests cost $6.

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

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lowed by “Root Beer Floats and Bobby Sox,” an afternoon of old radio programs.

Guests are welcome. Info: pocoheritage.org.

• Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association monthly meeting, 7 p.m., 3435 Victoria Dr., Coquitlam. As it was announced that Wesbild has purchased 370 acres of land on Burke Mountain from the province, guest speakers will be will be Wesbild employees who can discuss the overall project and answer any questions. All Burke Mountain residents are invited. Info: 604-941-2260 or 604-942-9725.

• Burke Mountain Naturalists’ monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam. This is “members night,” with a series of short presentations on topics of interest to naturalists; free to attend and all are welcome.

Info: 604-936-4108 or www.bmn.bc.ca.

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TRI-CITY SPORTS

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Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club’s Giordano Baldonaro passes the ball past a Surrey United player during U18 action Sunday in Coquitlam.

Gleneagle Talons are district boys’ rugby champions after downing Centennial Centaurs Tuesday 20-10.

The 5-1 Centennial Centaurs jumped out to an early lead Tuesday over the 4-2 Gleneagle side by exploiting a gap in the Gleneagle backline defence.

The Talons responded with a penalty goal, then a hard running try by Kael Hutchinson. Centennial then kicked a penalty goal of their own to draw even.

In the last 30 minutes, Gleneagle managed to score two tries. Hutchinson scored on a penalty play and Lexus Blake finished the scoring by powering his way through Centennial defenders to score the gameclinching try.

In other local Senior Boys’ rugby action, Terry Fox ended its regular season with a home game against their crosstown rivals from Centennial, falling 29-12 despite two tries by Adrial Sellers and outstanding defensive play by Flint Patterson.

With a 3-3 final league record, Fox finished fourth in the Fraser Valley AAA Senior Boys’Tier I division.

This would set them up with a clash against the topranked, undefeated Semiahmoo Totems, who had previously downed the Ravens 41-7, in the first round of the play-offs. That game, on Tuesday in south Surrey, didn’t go any better, with the PoCo side giving up 15 tries.

Fox’s Junior Boys’ squad fared better the next day, earning a 15-15 tie in overtime in a do-or-die match against Lord Tweedsmuir of Cloverdale.

The tie-breaker criteria allowed Fox to advance to the Fraser Valley Tournament, starting Monday.

A personal best & a record for PoMo runner

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Keeping up a good pace is something Kimberley Doerksen does regularly as a personal trainer with Innovative Fitness.

But the Port Moody long-distance runner had no idea it would result in her winning the BMO Vancouver Marathon on Sunday.

Yet after leading the pack for several of the 42.2 km, Doerksen managed a record-breaking time of two hours, 36 minutes, 59 seconds, coming in first among female runners and setting a race record for Vancouver-area women.

In an interview with The Tri-City News, Doerksen, 23, said she is proud of her accomplishment but also gave credit

“Knowing that I was in first and finishing in first, it was a complete surprise. I was not going out as that and having that as my goal.”

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to her Vancouver Falcons Athletic Club teammate Bryan Andrews in helping her maintain her momentum throughout.

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adding later: “This is the first marathon I ran as a competitive athlete in the sense of being fully healthy and competitive in the distance. It was a personal best by 40 minutes.”

Exhilarated when the gun went off, but careful not to charge out too quickly, she still remembers each passing kilometre, how she managed to pull away from the second-place finisher

Kimberley Doerksen of Port Moody won the women’s competition at the BMO Vancouver Marathon on Sunday in a time of 2:36:59, a record for Vancouver-area women. and how depleted she felt near the end of the run.

“It felt so slow, and like I was crawling.”

But what lay ahead was a goal Doerksen didn’t even know she had.

Urged on by teammates, her parents and other friends and supporters, Doerksen burst through the tape — and though she was emotionally and physically exhausted, she was also elated.

“Knowing that I was in first and finishing in first, it was a complete surprise,” she said. “I was not going out as that and having that as my goal.”

She spent the rest of the day recuperating and enjoying Sunday dinner with her family.

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A Coquitlam BMX rider will be part of a contingent of five Canadian cyclists who will make the trip to Papendal in the Netherlands for the second UCI BMX Supercross World Cup of the 2014 season.

To ry N y h a u g ( @ tnyhaug49) joins other Elite Men riders James Palmer of North Vancouver and Brandon Reid of Victoria, along with Amelia Walsh of Ayr, Ont. (Elite Women) and Hayden Mechielsen of Langley (Junior Men) at the event, which is the I-CITYlast before the Rio 2016 TR Olympic qualification window opens.

I-CITY The competition will TR allow riders to improve TB their individual rankALL S ings and contribute to ELAINE FLEURY/thE tRI-cItY NEwS Canada’s quota for the TB S A L L 2015 UCI BMX World Dragana Kosoric and Sib Sirimanotham compete in mixed doubles play during the Coquitlam Tennis Club’s 21st annual Championships. Racing Coquitlam Open, which started April 30 and run through this Sunday, May 11 at the Town Centre Park tennis courts. in Papendal runs Friday and Saturday.

Two Coquitlam athletes were named to BC Hockey’s 2013-’14 Major Midget League All-Star Team this week.

The players were selected based on votes from BC Hockey Major Midget League coaches. The locals are goalie Jakob Severson

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Summer Basketball Camp The camps offered by The Tri-City Basketball School aim to help develop young boys & girls basketball skills. At the same time they will compete in games and achieve awards.

The camps will be held at Terry Fox Secondary.

Cutting Edge Skill Development

Coaches Profiles: Don Van Os

• 34 years of Coaching Experience • Assistant Coach SFU Men’s Team 1996-1997 • 2 time Coach AAA Boys BC Champs • 6 time AAA Boys Fraser Valley Champs • One of the best teachers and motivators in the Province • 2 time North Cascades AAU Champs (PoCo North)

• Director of PoCo North Basketball Club

Michael Hind

• 31 years of Coaching Experience • Former Head Coach Fraser Valley College Women • Former Coach Terry Fox Senior Boys • Outstanding Shooting Coach • Former Assistant Coach Capilano College Women • Former Executive Director Basketball BC • Coach Charles Best Sr. Girls

Online registration at:

www.tricitybasketballschool.com Visa and Mastercard accepted.

Fax Registration 604-941-6385

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SUMMER PROGRAM 2014 June 25th - 27th – #1 Shooting Camp Grade 7 - 12, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ............. $125 July 2nd - 4th – #2 Shooting Camp Grade 7 - 12, 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon ........ $125 July 7th - 11th – #3 Elementary Camp Grade 2 - 5, 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon .......... $150 – #4 Middle School Camp Grade 6 - 9, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm.............. $150 July 14th - 18th – #5 Secondary Camp Grade 7 - 12, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.............. $175 July 21st - 25th – #6 Elementary, Middle School Camp Grade 2 - 7, 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon .......... $150 July 21st - 23rd – #7 Shooting Camp Grade 7 - 12, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ............ $125 Aug. 18th - 22nd – #8 Pre-Season Youth Development Camp Grade 3 - 8, 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon .......... $150

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Registration Location #1 By mail to: Tri-City Basketball School C/O Don Van OS Terry Fox Secondary School 1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam, V3B 3Y5

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8

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IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

TRAVEL.............................................61-76 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387

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PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483

Reggio Emilla Approach

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

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INFORMATION

BUSINESS OWNERS DO YOU SHIP PRODUCT TO THE USA? Fulfillment & Pick ‘n’ Pack Service in Blaine offers Cost effective services.

1-360-778-1528

www.pncfulfillment.com

111 IN-FLIGHT Magazine...

SOAR Magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly (six times a year).

Great impact for your BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fly Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email fish@blackpress.ca

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LOST AND FOUND

LOST: April 30th, gold/silver ladies bangle bracelet. Vicinity of Dollarama/Sears. Sentimental. (604)4642431.

LOST: Mastercraft socket set, April 30, near Rochester Elementary School. Call (778)255-1049

TRAVEL 75

TRAVEL

CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. A+BBB Rating. RCMP Accredited. Employment & Travel Freedom. Free Consultation 1-8NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

CARETAKER (Weekends)

Call 604-472-3040

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

Atlas Power Sweeping LABOURERS NEEDED Pressure Washing Parkades & Sidewalks. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract req’d.

Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

COMMERCIAL CARRIER needed to deliver newspapers to businesses in the Tri City area every Wed. & Fri.

Reliable vehicle required.

Contact circulation office

@ 604-472-3040

WAREHOUSE WORKERS

Growing Surrey Building Products company has P/T opportunities .

Mon.-Fri. Heavy lifting. Positive attitude rewarded with excellent remuneration.

Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or e-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

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EDUCATION

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jessica@sprucehollow heavyhaul.com Fax: 604-853-4179 WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

QUALITY CONTROL

The Lemare Group is seeking a Quality Control person for Northern Vancouver Island. Coastal/Dryland sort experience an asset. Traveling required. Excellent wages plus benefits. Email or fax resumes to office@lemare.ca or 250-956-4888, Attention: Jennifer.

FARM WORKERS

AUJLAS’ FARMS LTD

HELP WANTED

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

DRIVER

LOOKING FOR F/T person to work at Farm Market. Hansra Farms, 18266 Old Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows. (604) 459-9393 or cell: 727-4085

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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We offer attractive wages and comprehensive health benefits.

Family run, heavy haul company seeks Class 1 Driver. Top pay.

Fair treatment. Home most wknds. Min. 1 year flat deck exp.

Must be able to cross border.

Email resume & abstract to:

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

Canadian Health Care Academy. Surrey 604.589.2422 & New West 604.540.2421. www.chcabc.com

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

Please email your resume to: resumes@fivestarbc.ca

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

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

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.

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FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

BRIGHTON COLLEGE - Train to be a Health Care Aide in 26 weeks. 604.901.5120

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000 • Minimum investment as low as $6,050 required • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Office Cleaning.

Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

HELP WANTED

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

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

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ADULT CARRIER

Parkland Players & Meadowbrook Players

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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Black Press has hasanan immediate opening a digital Black Press immediate opening for afor digital sales sales advisor to connect withhighly our BC communities specialist to monetize several successful online offering a highly successful online digital recruitment advertising platforms including LocalWork.ca. platform LocalWork.ca.

Main Duties: Main Duties: t Contact prospective customers as directed by • Contacting prospective customers as directed the Manager for a range of Black Press Digital by the Manager. Primary contact will be via advertising opportunities.

Primary contact will be telephone and e-mail. via telephone & e-mail.

• Maintain contact and call volumes through a t Maintain contact and call volumes through a CRM system.

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Qualifications: t Creativity is an asset.

• The successful candidate will possess Qualifi cations: telephone marketing skills and will exceptional enjoysuccessful working in fast paced t The candidate willenvironment. possess exceptional telephone skills and will enjoy working • Must have marketing previous direct sales experience and ability make environment a large volume of have cold calls. in fasttopaced and at least 2 years of direct • Creativity is an selling asset. experience. is a time full time position basedininSurrey, Langley,BC. BC. This t This is a full position based Black Black PressPress Offers Competitive Offers CompetitiveCompensation, Compensation, Benefits & Opportunities For Career Development.

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 159

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SALES

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.94 - $45.90, over two years.

Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Proficiency with electronic survey equipment and AutoCad 3D, plus a valid BC driver’s license a must. Submit resumes by May 30, 2014, 4:30 pm, to: Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, fax 250-632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca.

Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca

CONTRACTORS

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

RENOVATION, New Construction: Framing,Drywall, Plumbing, Electrical, Flooring, Painting, Finishing, and more... Perfect One Construction Ltd. (Liability insured, in good standing with WCB) : 604-379-0506

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MERCHANDISE: CLASS 500’S From antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods and electronics, to parakeets and pet supplies, if it’s considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 206

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

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CLEANING SERVICES

287

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

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

Residential & Commercial

Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates!

Since 1985 604-808-0212

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

SPIRITUAL

Psychic Healer

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

Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood Floors & New floors. Covered Decks, Painting & Crown Mouldings.

604-773-7811. WCB & BBB. centralcreek@gmail.com

Specializing in *Palm, *Tarot Cards, *Crystal Ball Readings.

.Turfcity - 604-780-5304

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

Quality Work Guaranteed

604-512-9947

M.S. Rad Construction Inc.

www.msrconstruction.net

Gregg Distributors Ltd. Is Rapidly Growing!

CONCRETE & PLACING

TOTAL RENOVATIONS Repair, Replace, Remodel...

Check the Travel Bargains in bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

WESTWOOD CONCRETE WE SERVICE ALL AREAS • Stamped Concrete • Forming • Patios, Pools & Decks • Removal / Repairs • Custom Design • Bobcat & Mini Excavator

HERFORT CONCRETE

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

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

Kristy 604.488.9161

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

EDUCATION/TUTORING

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

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

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

•Insured •Free Estimates

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

STAMPED CONCRETE

Danny 604 - 307 - 7722

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

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MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ SPRING CLEANUP ★ S Yard Maintenance S Hedge Trimming ~ Tree Pruning S Lawn Cuts ~ Weeding

Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed.

Call John 778-867-8785

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

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc.

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

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

Scott 604-891-9967

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

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PLUMBING

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

Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. (778)908-2501

PLUMBING & REPAIRS. H/W tank replacement Drain cleaning. Exc rates. Lic. 604-290-5387 hoth2o.ca

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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

FLUID SOLUTIONS INC. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs.

20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

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PRESSURE WASHING

604-537-4140

SPRING SUPER SPECIAL SALE Gutter windows skylights siding for $350. (under 2500sf) We use soap WCB Insured 604-861-6060

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Smart Cleaning

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

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

Ph: 604-942-4383

Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning.

Spring Cleaning Special

604.

862. 9797 www. smart-cleaning.ca

POWER WASHING since 1982.

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

www.pro-accpainting.com

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

A name you can trust

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Call: (604)518-0974

Nick’s

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

www.paylesspropainting.com

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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

Landscaping

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

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

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

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

LANDSCAPING

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

meadowslandscapesupply.com

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

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

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

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PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD

Brad 778-552-3900

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

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

TUTOR Math K-10 & ESL. BC Certified Teacher. 20 Yrs. Exp. 778-882-1877 www.pearl-tutoring.com

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

DESIGN

FREE ESTIMATES

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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

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

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

We Want You!

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

2 Ladies Cleaning Co. Fast and Reliable. $25/hr.

778-318-4716

TAKE THE

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Are YOU Interested in INDUSTRIAL SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

RENO & REPAIR

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

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

604-465-1311

OF YOUR DREAMS...

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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

Meadows Landscape Supply

UNIQUE CONCRETE

Specializing in Private Events!

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

When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

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

Carpet Cleaning, Drain Cleaning. Residential and Commercial. (604)551-5864

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604-728-5643

NO Wood byproducts used

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

604-653-5928

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

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

D Composted Mushroom Manure

. housecleaning 604-551-3255

Reunites Loved Ones

VACATION

~ Free Estimates ~

604-465-3189

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

SPECIAL $20 All Readings

One visit will amaze you!

CALL TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.

*Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter *Plowing

INTERIOR / EXTERIOR

SOLVE ALL PROBLEMS OF LIFE.

40 Yrs Exp.. She’ll tell you Past, Present & Future

Robert J. O’Brien

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING

RENOVATIONS

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

Since ‘06. From $25. 604-537-5536

DON’T LET TIME & DISTANCE STAND IN YOUR WAY.

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

INSURED / WCB / LICENSED

Discover the power of Energy Readings by Angela

1-800-663-5847

Pay-Less Pro Painting

BEST CLEANERS

3640 Westwood St.

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

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

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

MAIDS R’ US AROUND GUARANTEED!

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

604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

(604)464-2454

604-942-8688

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

HOME REPAIRS, renovations, plumbing, electrical, carpentry & painting. Reas rates. 604-945-7099.

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281

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Call Tim 604-612-5388

BC BEST WAY CONSTRUCTION

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

275

300

M.T. GUTTERS

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ELECTRICAL

06951 Lic Electrician Low cost.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

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2898-2928 Dewdney Trunk Rd (even) 2921-2940 Heckbert Pl 957-972 Laurel Crt 900-968 Sharpe St 9896 1486 Johnson St 9055 1497-1599 Elinor Cres 1451-1455 Flora Pl 1444-1457 Francis Pl 1443-1455 Gloria Dr (odd) 1477-1641 Western Dr (odd) 6037 341-351 College Park Way (odd) 313-355 Kings Crt 421-498 McGill Dr 300-350 McMaster Crt 301-391 Oxford Dr 301 Princeton Ave 9118 1920-1991 Dorset Ave 3250-3488 Flint St (even) 1909-1987 Laurier Ave 3225-3589 Oxford St (odd) 1921-1943 Prairie Ave(odd) 1927-1945 Salisbury Ave 3424-3592 St Anne St 3351-3379 Wingrove Pl 6040 2-160 Shoreline Circ 9170 1717-1875 Dorset Ave 3326-3478 Oxford St 3339-3439 Wellington St 6071 90-149 April Rd 2-50 Bedingfield St 100-108 Roe Dr (even) 1-19 Symmes Bay 9265 901-1065 Lynwood Ave 942-991 Mansfield Cres 902-1090 Victoria Dr Other routes not listed may be avail. Please call to enquire.

If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation @ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number.

TEACHERS

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778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

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

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Tri-City News Friday, May 9, 2014, A35

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 536

FOOD PRODUCTS

FREE RANGE EGGS & Hens for sale. Hansra Farms, 18266 Old Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows (near Pitt River Bridge). (604) 4599393 or cell: 727-4085

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

552

GARDEN EQUIPMENT

42” CUTTING Deck for Sears Craftsman Riding Mower. $150.

Maple Ridge (604)328-2837

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

604-467-6065

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

PETS 477

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Real Estate Section - Class 600’s

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers” 2 bdrm - $1275 *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

Call 604-944-2963

Sat. May 10, 9-1 p.m.

738 Farrow St.

PETS

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

(604)936-5755 COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

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

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 Collie Doodle (Collie x Poodle) puppies, born Feb 26, specially created ideal family dogs, intelligent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals and kids, low/no shed for hypo allergenic, will be med. size about 45-50lbs 23-24in tall, will have shots and deworming,females only, black and rare blue merle Raised in the house with kids. $950. Mission, 604-820-4827

Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent.

Sorry no pets.

MULTI FAMILY

Find the

706

Coquitlam:

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COQUITLAM

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

RENTALS

560

MISC. FOR SALE

Call (604) 931-2670

RENTALS 706

752

736

REAL ESTATE

www.tkhaulaway.com

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Entlebucher pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. $900 each. 604-795-7662.

14179 Reichenback Rd

Large 2 bdrm apt.

CHEAP RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

626

HOUSES FOR SALE

(778)997-5757

Bright 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy.

Seniors only building.

Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms available $790/mo & $890/mo P/B blue males & females.

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

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665 MULTI POO miniature black brown apricot 4-5lbs Hypo allerg, exc family pet vet cert $900. 604-341-1445 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

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

372

MAPLE RIDGE West. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, newer kitchen. 20x25 gar.

60X120 lot.$419K.604-825-2851.

627

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

SUNDECKS 636

Woodland Decks

HOMES WANTED

MORTGAGES

FORCLUSURE, BANKRUPTCY Are you having financial difficulties and can’t make your mortgage payment?

Don’t wait for the bank to take your home away from you, call Mike, 604-290-7400. We buy pre-foreclosure properties, any condition, fast turnaround. No commission. No fees.

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

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified 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

604-464-3550

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

374

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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 Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)

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

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

TINY TEACUP CHIHUAHUA Males & Females. Ready to go.

From $600-$700. 604-702-1908

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APPLIANCES

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

778-242-1373 845

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

810

AUTO FINANCING TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

The Scrapper

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

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

LOWER ground level for rent starting the 1st of July 2014. Newer 1100sqf ground level 2 large bedrooms, laminate floors, big family and dinning rooms, modern kitchen with lots of cupboard space. New appliances - washer and dryer included, heat, hot water along with full cable TV and wireless internet also included. Private entrance and patio as well as back yard and storage shed. We seek Mature person/s. --NO SMOKING / NO DOGS or CATS IN SUITE-- *Lower rent for one person.* call:604-465-3122 and or portugues@telus.net Maple Ridge brand new 2br 5appls, granite counters ns/np Reasonable rent. 604-820-0411 217-0380 PoCo 1 bdrm updated g/l ste quiet street 5 appl priv yd pet friendly, NS $800 incl utils 778-996-7173

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

1.800.910.6402

PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm grnd lvl pri entry, $890 + 1/2 utils, sh ldry.

Avail June 1. 778-874-0627

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Pt. Coquitlam

604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889

Professional Property Management Services

FREE

PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

P.Meadows - Solaris Towers Concrete Hi-rise 2 Bdrms +den units avail from $1385-$1435.

PoCo-Dixon St. 1Bd condo 675 s/f, 1 bath, 2 pkng, lrg patio, storage, sml dog or cat ok. $900.

Two open heart surgeries.

Call 604-464-7548

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

1500 square feet, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom large newer suite, separate laundry and full kitchen. Walk in closet in master. Price $1299 per month. E-mail: rawjif@gmail.com text 778-772-3629

Visit our website for other rentals: www.profile-properties.com

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

809

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM furn’d 2 bdrm grnd/lvl suite with private laundry, 3 closets, $1150 incl utils/cbl. 604-512-9947.

RENTALS PITTBULL PUPPIES - Purebred.

Ready to go. Blue, tan & blue/tan brindle. Call 604-765-0453

750

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

TRANSPORTATION

Parking + Onsite Manager

Queen Anne Apts.

Near Shopping & Amenities.

2007 HONDA GOLD WING 1800, 19,600 Kms, luggage rack and luggage bag, 2 helmets wired with sound system, heated seats and hand grips, GPS. Wired for CB and heated jackets, custom pipes, Rear passenger arm rests.

Coffee holder. $16,000, (new $32,000). Located in Abbotsford.

604.465.7713

COQUITLAM. 1 bdrm, lower suite, priv. entry, brand new, own ldry. No cable. $900 incl. utils. N/S N/P. 604-618-3819

and Hydro

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

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

Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

Great Location

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

Call 604-942-2012 www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca

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

CRIME FREE BUILDING

Maple Ridge rancher, 2bdr +den, lg lot, 19’x15’ wrkshop 220V, new furnace, $415K. 604-944-8100.

Available Immediately ~also apartments available~

STORAGE

Pitt Meadows Marina

For more info: google us.

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

~PET FRIENDLY~

autocredit

Sorry No Pets

GOLDEN LABRADOR PUPPIES. Only 2 sweethearts left. 12 weeks old. $375. Norm 604-814-0706

TOWNHOUSES

HOMES FOR RENT

749

MOTORCYCLES

*Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces

COQUITLAM. 3-bdrm + den home.

5-appls. $2100/mo + 1/2 utils. N/s.

Avail. now. 778-866-1230

2 Bdrm units available.

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

TOWNHOUSES

2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PORT MOODY - QUIET 1 person Heritage cottage. View of inlet, nr bus. Avail. now. Call 604-469-1824.

CARS - DOMESTIC

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

830

PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area.

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

N SURREY 3 bdrm 15 min Gateway S/T freshly painted L fenced yd 11/2 bth 4 appl quiet area erly move in poss 604 764 0652 glarea@mail.com $1400

818

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

715

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

PORT MOODY. Ideal Apartment.

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

New PRINTER multiplass MP390 $60. Childrens bike with training wheels $30. VTech TV learning system $30. 778-216-1522

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

750

PT MOODY compl reno’d Lrg 1300sf bright g/l 2bd+den. Nr amen Patio $1200 ns/np 604-727-1903

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

604-572-3733

EXTRA

APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt, $810 and a 2 Bdrm T/H $885/mo.

Quiet family complex, no pets, 604464-0034

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.

GARIBALDI Court

RENTALS

One big need.

2 bdrm bright apt.

Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $950/mo. No subsidy.

Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca PORT MOODY very clean 2 bdrm 2 bath, 1 pkng. SS applis. f/p, patio, June 1. $1290/mo. 778-834-4774.

Impeccably Clean!

Good Apartment Sizes Heat • H/W • Parking • Available Now

1 Bdrm. $795/mo 2 Bdrm. $925/mo NO PETS, REFERENCES REQUIRED

Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital.

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