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Lockout rules hit local schools By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Today’s strike by teachers was expected to take place under a cloud of uncertainty, with both the provincial employers’ association and the BC Teachers’ Federation mired in a dispute that the local teachers’ union is predicting could result in future walkouts. In addition to the walkout at all School District 43 public schools, a partial lockout has been ordered against teachers, along with a 10% cut in pay, which the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association president says has thrown numerous extracurricular activities into doubt. “It’s very hard to get clarity,” the CTA’s Charley King said. He added: “What it’s going to take is for the government to change its mind and start negotiating fairly with teachers.” The number one concern is class size and composition issues, although public school teachers are also asking for what he called“fair”wages. King said the BCTF will decide at the end of the week if job action should continue. Meanwhile, today’s

For updates on the schools dispute, please visit www.tricitynews.com walkout presented some problems for parents, who were asked to keep their kids home from school, and CUPE support workers, who were expected to respect teachers’ picket lines and stay out of schools. As well, a scheduled District Parent Advisory Council meeting slated for 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) was relocated from a school to Coquitlam Public Library’s Poirier branch to avoid picket lines, although school-based daycares were expected to remain open. SD43 superintendent Tom Grant said he expected the walkout to create anxiety among teachers, parents, students, administrators and support workers, and he said he hoped a settlement could be reached soon to avoid problems that come when uncertainty lasts too long. see NO PLANS, page A13

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Students from Dr. Charles Best secondary school in Coquitlam held a demonstration Monday over the ongoing dispute between the province and B.C.’s public school teachers; they also marched to Suter Brook in Port Moody, to the office of BC Liberal MLA Linda Reimer.

Teens follow teachers’ lead, rally By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

CHARLEY KING, CTA

MELISSA HYNDES, SD43

A succession of rallies by parents, teachers and students has buoyed Coquitlam Teachers’ Association president Charley King, who says

concern about budget cuts in School District 43 has galvanized support in the Tri-Cities for public education. But the union head said he’s disappointed with what he calls the silence of local school

trustees, who didn’t show up at last Friday’s teacher rally in Port C o q u i t l a m o r wh o haven’t publicly taken a stand in support of teachers in the current dispute with the provincial government.

“They’re just sitting it out,” King said of the School District 43 board of education, which recently approved $13.4 million in cuts — and hundreds of layoffs — to balance its budget. The board later ap-

proved a “needs” budget — a shadow budget that shows what the district believes it needs to maintain services — and a trip to Victoria to plead for more funding. see ALL BOARD, page A13

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Coquitlam councillor’s ‘buy local’ clause defeated No guarantee of more local jobs, says O’Neill By Janis Warren THe Tri-CiTY News

A push to add a “buy local” clause to the city of Coquitlam’s procurement policy was defeated Monday by one vote. Coun. Bonita Zarrillo’s motion to include a preference toward Tri-City

suppliers — when the municipality receives two proposals that are the same — was voted down by councillors Brent Asmundson, Craig Hodge, Terry O’Neill and Mae Reid; Zarrillo and councillors Chris Wilson and Lou Sekora voted in favour, and Mayor Richard Stewart and Coun. Neal Nicholson were absent. O’Neill, who during question period later got an earful from

Coquitlam Concrete president Jim Allard for voting against the motion, said there’s no evidence a “buy local” campaign would lead to more local jobs, as Zarrillo suggested. And he said he feared the clause could have legal ramifications for the city as it would be contrary to free trade agreements. A bias against firms outside of the Tri-Cities during the bidding process could

“lead to a mini-trade war,”O’Neill cautioned. Reid said Coquitlam already has sound procurement policy in which staff look at the best value for taxpayers. Financial services manager Sheena MacLeod told council the issue around local supplier preference comes up with council every five years or so. While there is no specific wording about “buying local,” she said, when

awarding contracts, staff consider issues such as quicker response times and reducing greenhouse gases, which work in local companies’ favour. “We are supporting local business... but in terms of value, not in terms of location,” MacLeod said. Still, Wilson, who seconded Zarrillo’s motion and has a business administration degree, said the clause could lead to

lower prices for the city — a view not shared by Coun. Brent Asmundson, who argued a restricted competition could create higher costs. Zarrillo suggested Coquitlam take a page f r o m Vi c t o r i a a n d Kitimat, both of which promote local business in their civic dealings. “The intent is that we care about local business,” Zarrillo said, adding, “A No vote tonight shows that this council doesn’t

believe in a leadership role for local business.” Aaron Robinson, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce public policy advisor, said his organization only learned of Zarrillo’s “buy local” motion recently and didn’t have time to raise it during last week’s BC Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting in Richmond. “It’s on our radar now,” Robinson said. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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TOWN HAUL TRIP: Tri-City mayors end cross-Canada trip tomorrow in Niagara Falls

‘3 Amigos’ on road to understanding By Janis Warren THe Tri-CiTY News

They’ve interviewed fellow mayors and councillors, toured buildings, fields, parks and pools, and even grabbed a snapshot of a live bait vending machine. The week-long journey by Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore and Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay ends tomorrow when the “Three Amigos” roll their RV into Niagara Falls for the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) convention, which starts Friday. Today (Wednesday), the Tri-City mayors were due to make stops in the Ontario towns of Wawa, Sault Ste. Marie and Blind River before driving to Sudbury, Parry Sound, Mississauga and Niagara Falls tomorrow. Along the way, they’ve been documenting their cross-Canada adventures from their WiFi-equipped RV via the Town Haul website (townhaul.ca), Twitter (@townhaulcanada), Instagram (@ townhaulcanada) and YouTube channel (townhaulcanada) in an effort to share best municipal practices. In the meantime, they’ve also managed to keep up with their local workload, watching their city council meetings via webcast.

photos from the Town Haul Instagram account: (clockwise from top left) port Moody Mayor Mike Clay shoots video in Brandon, Man.; the Town Haul Rv in front of city hall in Swift Current, Sask; Clay and mayors Richard Stewart of Coquitlam and Greg Moore of port Coquitlam with the mayor and two councillors in front of Kenora, Ont. city hall.; Clay with Swift Current Mayor Schafer; and in Brandon, where the Assiniboine River has crested but much of the adjacent land is still underwater. Speaking near Dryden on Tuesday, PoCo’s Moore said he has enjoyed the trip despite the long days. He’s paying attention to civic recreation centres as his council plans to build a new facility. “We are seeing some of the common challenges in all of our mu-

nicipalities: infrastructure, funding for that infrastructure and the need to work with other levels of government to partner in redevelopment,” said Moore, who also chairs the Metro Vancouver board. PoMo’s Clay said the large number of heavy trucks and trains in the

prairies hauling freight has been an eye opener, as have cities dependent on a single resource such as Moose Jaw, which is reliant on the gas industry. As Port Moody reviews its long-term capital assets management plan, Clay said he has learned on the trip to make sure

the city stays diverse. Coquitlam’s Stewart said he’s also taking notes about how cities handle climate change risks such as flooding. All three mayors said they were especially impressed by Canmore, which was hosting an athletes’ celebration when they arrived, and

Kenora, which is undergoing a revitalization. As for media, Stewart did a national RadioCanada interview in French on Tuesday and the three are hoping to catch the attention of CBC comedian Rick Mercer, who will be the keynote speaker at FCM on Sunday afternoon.

“We want to make sure we are doing this in a lighthearted way,” Stewart said of Town Haul. “There’s tremendous stuff to be learned and we’re learning it but we want the public to understand that some of these issues affect every community.” jwarren@tricitynews.com

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Coquitlam city council added its name this week to the growing list of TriCity organizations that want to save a muchneeded seniors’ outreach program. On Monday, council-incommittee unanimously backed a request from Marg Gordon, executive director of Community Volunteers for Seniors’ Services (CVSS), to write a letter to B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Tri-City MLAs to explain the impact provincial funding choices are having on the Port Coquitlam-based society. By the end of next month, CVSS will lose nearly $50,000 in funding — more than half of the operating budget it uses to help 178 elderly clients who are homebound and/or isolated. The provincial cash has been reallocated, via the United Way, to Share Family and Community Services for the province’s new Better At Home program. But Gordon told the Coquitlam committee that program doesn’t provide the extra support that CVSS does, such as grocery shopping for people who aren’t able to do their own. Gordon added the pro-

vincial government will be “inadvertently toppling” 31 other Lower Mainland seniors’ outreach groups under the new system. Gordon said since her group got the bad news, she has been applying for grants and seeking donations. CVSS also plans a rebranding with a new name and board. Her fear is that CVSS will have to close up shop come the end of the year should bridge funding not be met. Even more worrisome is how seniors who rely on CVSS will cope if it shuts down as many are not mobile and suffer from depression. Already, Gordon said, CVSS has gathered letters of support from Tri-City seniors’ centres and Port Coquitlam city council; Port Moody council also plans to pen a letter to the provincial government to stress the need for the outreach service, she said. CVSS’ 187 volunteers and two part-time staff provide care to Tri-City seniors — 100 of them in Coquitlam — with food, at-home visits, telephone reassurance, referrals and leisure connections at Coquitlam’s Glen Pine Pavilion for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

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‘Through knowledge comes understanding’ BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA ast week’s column on the proposal to add a mandatory high school course on the effects of Canada’s aboriginal residential school policy attracted a range of responses — some of which are printable. I referred to comments made by BC Teachers’ Federation vice-president Glen Hansman at a 2012 aboriginal education conference, where he insisted that“racism is the norm in public schools — still today”because of a colonial perspective that remains ingrained in our culture. Aboriginal education has been built into social studies curriculum for years. It has come a long way from my high school days, where Mr. Spillers, my Grade 8 English teacher, assigned us an essay proposing solutions to Canada’s “Indian problem.” That was 1972 and it was the only time the

subject came up. My lone aboriginal classmate wasn’t around by then. I never saw him again after we graduated from our rural elementary school. How are things now? I received a thoughtful letter from a young woman who graduated from high school in the Okanagan last year. She writes: “The idea that information about residential schools is not presented to students is entirely incorrect. The Social Studies curriculum that I went through included a large emphasis on First Nations culture and post-European colonization history. “First Nations studies began in elementary school and continued to the last mandatory Social Studies course in Grade 11. I can say with no hesitation that, if anything, I have been informed too often about the residential schools and the horrendous things that occurred there. “If aboriginal culture courses are poorly attended, I would be inclined to suggest that it is because students are tired of being taught the same limited perspective over and over,

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and, if of European descent, being made to feel somehow responsible for all possible troubles plaguing First Nations today.” Another reply I’ll share is from Keith Thor Carlson, editor of the Stó:lo Nation historical atlas to which I referred in last week’s columns. Carlson is now a history professor at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in the Salish people of B.C. and the Métis of Northern Saskatchewan. He writes: “We do need to teach the history of the First Peoples of this country in our schools, and we do need to keep vigilant about the racism that continues to haunt the hallways and classrooms where our children learn. “Of course, aboriginal history should never be reduced to victim history, and with the Stó:lo atlas, we sought to show the complexity of aboriginal history, and we sought to show that not only are there aboriginal people in Canada’s history, but that Canada is in aboriginal peoples’ histories. “There were times in the past when aboriginal people were victimized (residential schools being a tragic example), and there were times

when aboriginal people showed great agency (retaining the masked dance, and continuing to fish salmon, for example). “Knowing that native society was not a Utopia when Europeans arrived does not take away from the importance of learning about the full history of aboriginal people and their relationship with Canadian society. “And, of course, as [First Nations leader] Ernie Crey has reminded me many times, let’s never forget that native rights are not based on race. Rather, they are rights based on prior occupation. And let’s also not forget that it is British and Canadian law that recognizes aboriginal peoples’ inherent rights. “Let’s teach good history to our youth so they can understand the complex relationship between settler society and aboriginal society. Through knowledge comes understanding and through understanding can come reconciliation.”

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‘No impact’ on kids? Hardly The Editor, I and many others are puzzled by how Education Minister Peter Fassbender could stand in front of the media and state that class size is of no consequence in determining educational outcomes for students. Certainly, there will be those who quote research supporting this view but much more research supports improved student learning outcomes when students have more individual support from a teacher. Seems like a no-brainer that certainly has an impact on student learning. The BC Public School Employers Association’s misguided partial lockout of public school teachers started on May 26, with puzzling proclamations being made by BCPSEA’s lead negotiator, Peter Cameron. The letter sent to the BCTF specifically prohibits teachers from working more than 45 minutes before classes in the morning or more than 45 minutes after classes end. We are not even al-

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The Editor, I find the B.C. public school teachers’ salary and benefit demands to be unrealistic. I am not a teacher and don’t know what teachers’ total compensation is. What I do know is that each year our universities graduate twice as many individuals with teaching certificates than there is demand for new teachers. One can assume that these educated, intelligent university graduates have surveyed the various career paths available to them and, after considering remuneration, benefits and job satisfaction, decided teaching was what they wanted to do, even knowing that there are few positions available. Given the high demand for teaching positions, the only conclusion to draw is that those looking to get in think its a pretty good deal. Bob Elliott, Port Moody lowed to work with students during our lunch at the risk of disciplinary action. Oh, and Mr. Cameron says while imposing this lockout, BCPSEA is “trying to avoid impact on students.” So now I understand these comments. It seems clear M r. C a m e r o n , M r. Fassbender and Premier Christy Clark have no idea how schools and

classrooms function. The results of BCPSEA’s tactics will most certainly impact students. As the year end nears, many teachers routinely offer out-of-class tutorial times and exam prep sessions to help students prepare for their finals and provincial exams. At lunch time and after school, students seek out teachers for extra help or to catch up on work missed due to absence.

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None of this can happen after May 26. There is no question these restrictions will have an impact on students, and parents should be outraged. I spend many hours organizing supplies, preparing materials and classrooms for lessons, and cleaning up afterwards — this will be impossible in the two 45-minute allowances a day rather than the three to four hours I normally put in outside of class time. And marking? When might that happen? Report cards? Report cards are always done at home, on my unpaid time. They are work but we are directed by the BCPSEA letter not to do any “paid work” outside of our defined day. Right. No impact on students. But, thankfully, I do see that after employers dock my pay 10%, they will allow me to continue providing my unpaid volunteer time and services for my students. Big of them. Mike McElgunn, Delta (Coquitlam teacher)

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Painting of a giant nature mural at Birchland elementary school in Port Coquitlam is nearing completion, principal Frank Pearse says, but a planned barbecue celebration has been cancelled because of uncertainty around schools due to the contract dispute between public school teachers and the province. Pearse said the event marking Birchland’s 40th anniversary will likely be held in the fall, instead, and will likely coincide with the Welcome Back barbecue in September.

The trip to the capital has been postponed but trustees are supportive of the teachers’ plight, said board chair Melissa Hyndes, who said she had to cancel her plans to speak at Friday’s teacher rally because of an emergency meeting to deal with CTA questions resulting from a lockout order. “There’s not one board member that isn’t on board,” said Hyndes, a Port Moody trustee. “Had we not received the questions in the letter, we would have been there,” she said, adding that the board and school district are caught in the middle of the dis-

pute and are legally required to follow lockout rules imposed by the BC Public School Employers’ Association. Although trustees couldn’t attend the rally on Friday, Port Coquitlam NDP MLA Mike Farnworth was on hand for the event, as was NDP education critic Rob Fleming, and both condemned the government for not returning to the bargaining table for teacher negotiations last weekend. Students also took to the streets in support of teachers this week. On Monday, students from Dr. Charles Best secondary school at Como Lake Avenue and Mariner

Way in Coquitlam spent their lunch hour walking to Port MoodyCoquitlam MLA Linda Reimer’s office in Suter Brook, where they rallied with placards and signs. Calling themselves “Students for Students,” the group represented teens in Best’s Social Justice 12 class. Shanel Feller, one of the marchers, said she is concerned School District 43 budget cuts are affecting the ability of teachers to deliver courses such as drama and graphics as well as to staff the library and offer other programs. “Anything extra is being cut,”Feller said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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There are no plans to impose a contract extension on the union to end negotiations, Education Minster Peter Fassbender said this week, although he said he hoped for more some movement from the teachers’ union. “We want the BCTF to come

to the table with a wage response that is reasonable and within the zone of other public sector unions. We expect them to come with something that is affordable for taxpayers.” But with all SD43 public schools back in session Thursday, the most pressing issue for teachers and SD43 ad-

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Board chair Melissa Hyndes said trustees are supportive of striking teachers but the district has no choice but to follow BCPSEA’s lockout directive. “Our hands are tied when it comes to following those directives,” said the Port Moody trustee. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com – with files from Tom Fletcher

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Spaces are limited for walking in the parade and registration will be on a first-come, firstserve basis in person at PoMo library starting May 31. Th e Po r t M o o dy Parade will be held on June 21 starting at 11 a.m. and running from Murray Street to Ioco Road to Rocky Point Park. For more information about participating in the Port Moody Parade, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577.

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MONDAY, JUNE 2 a hot dog and enjoy the entertainment; the school is also donating money for Addison’s disease research, 4:30 p.m., 1563 Regan Ave., Coquitlam.

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• Burke Mountain Naturalists lead guided walk through the Old Orchard area of Riverview. This is a rare opportunity to discover the historic old

• Meeting of District #25, Tri-Cities Municipal Pension Retirees Association, 11 a.m., ABC Country Restaurant, 2773 Barnet Hwy. (at Lansdowne), Coquitlam. All recipients of the Municipal Pension Plan are welcome.

orchard area and view the enhancement work done on Riverview Creek to improve fish habitat. Wear water-resistant, sturdy shoes or hiking boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Meet at 1 p.m. at the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. Site map: rhcs. org. Info: 604-942-7378. • RCCG Trinity Chapel’s free monthly thanksgiving

TUESDAY, JUNE 3 • PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society hosts The Stories Behind the

Pictures, 10:30–11:30 a.m., at Heritage at Leigh Square, 2100–2253 Leigh Sq. (access off McAllister Street), PoCo. Gerry, Morley and Bryan – the Heritage Detectives – will investigate the stories as participants view older videos and slides and share their stories. This is a drop-in program, no advance registration required. Info: www. pocoheritage.org. • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. Speaker: Bryan McPherson, chair of the Prostate Cancer

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his may be their second year on the provincial stage but that doesn’t mean Port Moody’s Sam Ellington and Tiana Jung will take it easy. In fact, the Heritage Woods and PoMo secondary students say want to do the Tri-Cities proud as they compete against the best young musicians in B.C. at next week’s ELLINGTON Performing Arts BC Festival. Both teens won spots in the annual competition after scoring top marks in their respective categories at the Coquitlam District Music Festival (CDMF), held in February and March in Port Coquitlam. Ellington, the CDMF junior musical theatre rep who was the 2013 provincial runner-up, defended his local title this year after singing Close Every Door from Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat and I Wanna Be A Producer from The Producers (he also placed in the pop and jazz categories singing All Is Fair in Love and The Best IsYet to Come). The 14-year-old Grade 9 student will repeat the two tunes in Penticton in the musical theatre category and, in the vocal variety competition, For Once In My Life. Ellington, who last year trained with Port Moody’s Sandi Siemens — Michael Buble’s former teacher — and is now under Paul Ouellette in Vancouver, thanked CDMF’s organizers Harold Peters and Thelka Wright as well as adjudicator Kevin Power for being“encouraging and supportive.” “I’m very excited and grateful to have been given this opportunity and I am always happy for the chance to express myself through my singing,” he said. Jung said she’s equally honoured to have been selected to represent CDMF at the provincials. While Ellington took junior musical theatre, Jung snagged the senior musical theatre category for the second year in a row at CDMF (in the 2013 provincial contest, Jung won an honourable mention award). “To be in the senior category is extremely reward-

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Want to busk in a park? Here’s your chance It’s a form of entertainment not so common in the Tri-Cities. But, on Saturday afternoon, Rocky Point Park will be filled with sounds — from blues to folk and pop covers — for Port Moody’s first annual buskathon. Organizer Samantha Dowdell, a Pinetree secondary grad who sings with Alluvium, said she first approached the city last fall hoping to host a public record-a-thon for her band to raise money. But when staff turned down that idea, the open buskathon came to life. Dowdell said she didn’t really give it much thought until just recently because “I’ve never done anything like this before. I’m only 19,” the SFU philosophy major said. Now, Dowdell is anxiously calling on buskers from around the Lower Mainland to be part of this Saturday’s event that is sponsored by the city and Pacific Coast Terminals. As of last week, she had only eight acts registered but expects to land around 20 performers for the day. Successful candidates won’t have to pay the city li-

cence fee and they will be allowed to open their guitar case for donations. Dowdell said she wants busking to be more available in the Tri-Cities. Two years ago, Port Moody council okayed a new street performer program and waived the business licence fee. And entertainers can also be seen at the farmers’ markets in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. Still, that pales in comparison to other municipalities around B.C. Both Vancouver and Victoria will host international buskers’ festivals in June and July, respectively, while Kamloops’ downtown merchants have an annual buskers’ showdown, with prizes for the best. Meanwhile, Kelowna is considering a buskers’ fest starting next year or in 2016. • To apply for the first annual Port Moody buskathon, email a performance video to rockypointbuskathon@gmail.com. JANIS WARREN/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Riverside secondary has been postponed. Teacher Catherine Yamamoto shelved the May 29 celebration indefinitely due to the teachers’ job action, happening May 28 in School District 43.

Musicians with the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band, which includes about a dozen Tri-City residents, scored high notes at the Victoria Highland Games this month. The band placed first in all four of its events, beating out the L.A. Scotts from California — the top pipe band in the U.S. — which was taking part in the contest for the first time. Coquitlam piper Alastair Lee won first in the professional piping category while Grant Maxwell of Surrey and Anmore’s Gavin MacRae tied for first in professional side drumming. The Robert Malcolm Memorial II Pipe Band also won the Grade 2 band competition while its Grade 4 band finished in second place. Their next competition is at the Bellingham Highland Games on June 7.

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Shelby Parman, 11, a Grade 6 student at Port Coquitlam’s Kwayquitlum middle school, plays the title role in the musical Oliver!, a production by Broadway Bound students that opens tomorrow (Thursday) at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The PoCo performing arts studio also features students Alex Cairns as Fagin and Savannah Maxwell as Nancy in the show based on Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist. For tickets to the event, which runs May 29 to June 1, call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca. (Thursday) and Friday at the Port Moody high school. Written by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus, the

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The Korean Cultural Heritage Festival will be held in Burnaby in August after 11 years in Coquitlam. estimated 50,000 partygoers to Swangard on Aug. 16, up from 12,000 people at Blue Mountain Park in Coquitlam last year. And to sweeten the pot, the city of Burnaby awarded the society $15,000 through its Festivals Burnaby grant p ro g ra m , wh i c h i s funded on gaming rev-

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Best has eyes on B.C. title By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

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The Coquitlam Adanacs suffered a disappointing loss in the gold medal game of the bantam Adanacs Challenge Cup Female Tournament at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex last weekend. The team made its way to the finals before losing to the Ridge Meadows Burrards 6-5 to take home the silver medal. A second Coquitlam bantam team defeated Port Coquitlam 5-2 in the bronze medal game.

The Charles Best Blue Devils are hoping that the third time’s the charm when the squad heads to the B.C. AAA girls soccer provincial championships inVancouver this week. The squad was bounced in the semifinals the last two seasons, but coach Alfonso Napoletano said he is hoping his team’s experience will help propel them further during the 2015 tournament. “The core has been there before and they know what it takes,” he told The Tri-City News Tuesday morning. “They all have the same goal in mind they are very passionate.” After finishing the regular season with an unbeaten record and allowing just one goal against in the seven games they played, the Blue Devils kept rolling into the Fraser Valley playoffs earlier this month. The team downed Fraser Heights, Sardis secondary, and Centennial before being defeated by South Delta 1-0 in the zone finals, the club’s only loss

of the season. But if the Blue Devils hope to raise a B.C. provincial championship banner, they have some tough competition to take on this week. Round-robin play begins on Thursday with games against Panorama Ridge and Vancouver Technical before a showdown with last year’s winners, Argyle secondary, on Friday. Napoletano and his squad are familiar with some their early opponents. “We played Panorama [in the provincials] two years ago and they beat us in the semis,” he said. “They ended up winning the whole thing. Last year in the semifinals we lost to Argyle and they ended up winning the whole thing.” Best may also be losing a couple of key players for the tournament. Midfielder Taylor Einhorn broke her arm last weekend and Addy Townsend, who is also a long-distance runner, will be joining Best’s track and field team at the provincials this year. see ‘We have’, page 24

PoCo Saints come close, but struggles continue Team’s search for elusive second win comes up short By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

The Port Coquitlam Saints came close to notching their second win of the season but

came up short in a pair of games over the weekend. The club, which currently sits in the B.C. Jr. ‘A’ Lacrosse League basement, hosted the Langley Jr. Thunder last Friday, falling 10-9 in a tightly played affair. Langley jumped out to a lead with a pair

of goals from Duston Doudelet in the first period, while Connor Goodwin notched two markers of his own in the opening frame. Goodwin finished the game with a hat trick but it was not enough to defeat the Thunder, who are one above the Saints in the standings.

PoCo came close again on Sunday again at home, tying the visiting Nanaimo Jr. Timbermen 10-10. The Saints took a 3-2 lead after the first period and continued to fill Nanaimo’s net in the middle frame, with goals from Goodwin, Tanner Fisher, Nathan Marken

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and Tre Mason. However, PoCo’s offence dried up in the third and Nanaimo was able to mount a comeback to tie the game. Th e Ti m b e r m e n ’ s Dane Sorensen scored a p owe r p l ay g o a l early in the first overtime period, however the Saints’ Goodwin

setup Alex Philcox a few minutes later to tie the game at 10-10 when the final buzzer sounded. Port Coquitlam’s next game is against Delta at the PoCo Rec Centre on Friday. The opening face-off takes place at 8 p.m. Meanwhile, the

Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs did not play on the weekend. They are expected to take on Langley at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex today (Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m. For more information go to www.bcjunioralacrosse.com. sports@tricitynews.com

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Hickey scores seven in loss Coquitlam Adanacs forward Brett Hickey continued his climb up the Western Lacrosse Association’s scoring leader board. The 24-year-old runner tallied seven points (three goals and four assists) in a losing effort against the Nanaimo Timbermen on Sunday night, adding to the five he notched in the season opener the weekend prior. His point total is good enough for fifth place in the league, behind Nanaimo’s Cody Bremner. The Timbermen opened

the scoring in Sunday’s loss, but Kyle Dobbie was able to knot things up at one apiece before the end of the opening period. Coquitlam’s Ryan Keith managed to put his team ahead early in the second but Nanaimo was able to notch five unanswered goals in a row to take a commanding lead. Jesse Guerin made it 6-3 for the Adanacs before Hickey notched two shorthanded markers to round out the second period. Nanaimo kept up the pressure in the third with two goals from Jamie

Sorensen, before Hickey was able to pick up the hat trick and Brian Gillis potted Coquitlam’s seventh of the game. The Adanacs were unable to add to their total and the team eventually lost 9-7. Coquitlam continues its road trip this weekend in Victoria, before taking on Langley next Wednesday in the Fraser Valley. The club returns home on June 7 for a bout against the Burnaby Lakers at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Faceoff is at 7 p.m.

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“We have some adversity,” he said. The Blue Devils are not the only Tri-City team heading to the provincials this week. The Centennial Centaurs finished in fourth place at the Fraser Valley playoffs and have locked up a berth in pool ‘C’ of the tournament. Coach Larry Moro said his club, which missed the provincial tourney last year, was excited to be back in the championship hunt. “I knew we had a chance,” he said. “We are

thrilled to be back.” Moro does not have much of a scouting report on two of the teams in his squad’s pool. Burnaby North finished second in their division, while Oak Bay is said to be a physical club with decent speed. However, there is one squad in the pool that the Centennial Centaurs have seen before: the Heritage Woods Kodiaks. The Port Moody team managed to snare the final berth in the tournament and coach George Reis said he is hoping his young players can have a strong showing

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On Thursday, May 15, 2014 Helen Ruth Landgraff (nee Mingay) passed away suddenly and peacefully at the age of 82. Predeceased by her husband Leonard in 1980. Helen is survived by her children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Eagle Ridge Hospital for their loving care of Mom. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, May 30, 2014 at 12:00 pm at Port Coquitlam Cemetery, 4150 Oxford Street, Port Coquitlam. Memorial Tea to follow at 1:30 pm in First Memorial Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C. In lieu of flowers a donation to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated in Helen’s Memory.

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DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Starting $50/hr.

.Turfcity - 604-780-5304

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

(604)464-2454

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DRYWALL

VENUS Drywall Services Ltd (Commercial & Residential) We do Complete Renovation and CustomHomes , Town-homes, Condos, Kitchen, Ware-House & Offices etc. Please call us for the free estimate778-231-6740 604-773-4445. Please Visit- www.venusdrywallservices.com

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A+, BBB member-Low rates, Expert trouble shooter. All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774 DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867. RAIN CITY ELECTRICAL Specializing in home renovations. Fully insured & bonded. Free estimates. Fully certified. Lic. #00383EW12. (604)773-8656

MOVING & STORAGE

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

EXPERIENCED MOVERS W/ AFFORDABLE RATES

Commercial, Industrial, Medical & Dental. Call for information on our extra services.

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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Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620 Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, aggressive, self starter for full time yard position. Must have a valid driver’s license, have a minimum grade 12 education. If you are interested in this exciting and unique opportunity. Fax or email resume Attn. Mike Fax: 604-599-5250 email:mike@megacranes.com

604-465-1311

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

DESIGN

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

$59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-537-4140

UNIQUE CONCRETE

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

MISC SERVICES

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

Brad 778-552-3900 PURE TOUCH CLEANING SERVICES

~ Free Estimates ~

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

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

Unfiled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

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

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

7 Days / Week

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Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING

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Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

1-800-663-5847

604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

GARDENING

Prompt Delivery Available

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Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

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

Fully Insured

Look Who’s Hiring!

604-942-8688

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

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

All Work Guaranteed. Call John 778-867-8785

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

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

. www.dialalaw.org 1-800-565-5297

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

RENO & REPAIR

COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ SPRING CLEANUP ★

We Want You!

A+Spa

FENCING

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

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Free Turf

604-728-3009

info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com

1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. Block retaining wall. Reasonable rates. Harry 604-719-1212, 604-306-1714

Existing established territory with customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

LANDSCAPING

Residential & Commercial

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

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

Are YOU Interested in INDUSTRIAL SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

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“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience

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

Gregg Distributors Ltd. Is Rapidly Growing!

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

We Sell Weed...

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PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES

Browse through bcclassified.com’s career and employment listings in the 100’s.

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06951 Lic Electrician Low cost. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes 604-374-0062

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

ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

SALES

COMMON Exchange Coquitlam has an opening for the position of Pawnbroker. The Job comprises of giving collateral loans on goods of value. Also sales of used goods. Comprehensive training will be provided. Minimum High School diploma required. 3 - 4 days per week, possible full time. Common Exchange, 927a Brunette Ave, Coquitlam e-mail: commonex@shaw.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt *CLEANING *REPAIRS 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE

~ FULLY INSURED ~

Call Tim 604-612-5388

604-465-3189 GREENWORKS Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 778-710-2185

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

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

Scott 604-891-9967 PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD - Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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

Ph: 604-942-4383

www.pro-accpainting.com

A1 PAINTING Interior & Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. All kinds of reno’s. Exc prices. Inderjit 604-721-0372 / Sam 604-724-5493

Whether it's comic books, dirt bikes or video games you crave, you'll find something for the kid in you in the Classifieds! 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

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood Floors & New floors. Covered Decks, Painting & Crown Mouldings. 604-773-7811. WCB & BBB. centralcreek@gmail.com

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

Ask about our

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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PETS 477

PETS

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RENTALS RENT TO OWN

700

706

.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052

Purebred blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665

Robert J. O’Brien

506 www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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PAINT SPECIAL

CHEAP

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

(778)997-5757 372

SUNDECKS

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

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

PRESSURE WASHING

374

TREE SERVICES

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer.1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

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GARAGE SALES

2 bdrm - $1275 *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373 POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

625

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

(604)936-5755 COQUITLAM

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

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NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, June 1st 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442

AUTO FINANCING

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

COQUITLAM upper 3 bdrm duplex, completely remodelled, 1.5 baths, 4 appli’s, 2 decks, avail immed. $1250 + shrd utils. 604-785-5503.

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HOMES FOR RENT

CEN Coq, 3 Bdrm, Main flr, newly reno’d, hardwood, F/P, W/D, D/W, large yard, small dog OK. N/S. Near transit/schools. $1600/m + 2/3 utils. Also, 1 bdrm bsmnt suite $850/m + 1/3 utils. Avail June 1. 604-9393509

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Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

ROOM & BOARD

PORT COQUITLAM Room & Board for mature single female in exchange for home support. Email: peter3315@shaw.ca

749

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

Pitt Meadows Marina

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

14179 Reichenback Rd

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

WHATTLEKAINUM HOUSING CO-OP ORIENTATION

Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 application fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $919/mo. 3 bdrms. $1029/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1134/mo. Shares $2500.

810

Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

Parking + Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM Large bright grnd/lvl 1 bdrm +den with priv entry, own laundry & prkg, $660/mo. N/S. No dogs. June 1st. Call (604)937-3534.

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TOWNHOUSES

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

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

MARINE 912

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED 10’, 12’ or 14’ with or without motor or trailer. Will pay cash 778-868-9342

TRANSPORTATION 810

Large 2 bdrm apt.

AUTO FINANCING

Bright 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Seniors only building. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt, $810 and a 2 Bdrm T/H $885/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, 604464-0034

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721 W. Maple Ridge: 2bdr+den, 75 x 139 lot, 19x15 wrkshp 220V + carport, RV prkg $415K. 604944-8100.

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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Derek Manor

2048 Manning Ave. Pt. Coquitlam

604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889

• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

FREE

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

PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 Chihuahuas tiny teacups ready to go now, 1 male, 1 female. $700 Can deliver. 604-794-7347 German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, father reg., gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, good guard dog/family pet. born feb 22. $700; also, 2 yr old female. 604-7963026, no sunday calls MULTI POO miniature black brown 4-5lbs Hypo allerg, exc family pet vet cert. $1100. 604-341-1445.

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

COTTAGES

QUALICUM FURNISHED 1 bdrm - w/pull out sofa in living room on oceanfront. Avail June 1 - Aug 31. $1000/wk (6 nights). Call 250-752-5063

CO-OP RENTALS

Do you want to live in the security of a family community?

TRANSPORTATION

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

604-467-6065

713

BURNABY

Call (604) 931-2670

FOR SALE BY OWNER

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

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Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

Classified Advertising

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

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

RENTALS

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

Sorry no pets.

We’re your #1 source for

EAGLE ROOFING

604-464-3550

Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent.

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

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

Coquitlam:

HUMONGOUS church garage sale. 2 floors of amazing deals! May 31, 9am-2pm. 1393 Austin Ave.

MISC. FOR SALE

PORT COQUITLAM

Call 604-944-2963

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

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

APPLIANCES

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers”

560

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

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Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $950/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

MULTI-UNIT garage sale in 80-unit complex. Various household items for sale. “The Courtyards” - Saturday, May 24 - 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, 1195 Falcon Drive, Coquitlam.

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

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1 bdrm suite ~ $775

2 bdrm bright apt.

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

Call 604-464-7548 Visit our website for other rentals: www.proﬁle-properties.com

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

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express

604.465.7221

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

604-728-5643

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

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

ROTTWEILLER guard dog, 6 yr old male, p/b no papers. Too good home. (604)798-9159

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

Polo Club Apartments

APARTMENT/CONDO

Professional Property Management Services

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

706

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422

Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

RENTALS

PITTBULL Puppies - Purebred. Born March 7th. Great bloodlines. $850-$1500. Call 604-765-0453. ROTTI PUPS, 2 female, 7 weeks, $850. Call 604-793-5708

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000

Impeccably Clean! Good Apartment Sizes Heat • H/W • Parking • Available Now

1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

1 Bdrm. $795/mo 2 Bdrm. $925/mo

~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

NO PETS, REFERENCES REQUIRED

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1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Auction Vehicle

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On November 16, 2013, on Lougheed Highway at Raleigh Street, Port Coquitlam, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Coquitlam RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $725 CAD, $155 CAD, three iPhones, and two BlackBerry cell phones, all on or about 01:35 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in/obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2123, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

The Best Chance of the Year to Buy or Sell A Classic Car Contact Jason 604.220.2725 jason@vancouvercollectorcars.com

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Big Bad Bridge

The bailey bridge connecting United Boulevard and Braid Street has been a source of contention between the cities of Coquitlam and New Westminster for a number of years. Installed in 1995, the bridge had a lifespan of 15 to 20 years and is currently closed due to structural faults that make it unsafe to use. The bridge serves many functions connecting two active industrial areas, providing an alternative route from the Tri-Cities to Royal Columbian Hospital, and connecting Pacific Reach businesses to New Westminster, Vancouver and Richmond. New Westminster has been strongly opposed to increasing the capacity of the crossing beyond one lane, citing the city’s inability to handle the volume of truck traffic. Coquitlam has been pushing for a temporary two-lane bridge to eliminate the hassle of alternating traffic until a permanent solution can be found for the crossing. The issue of the bailey bridge has gone to “final offer” arbitration, which will result in a final decision by the arbitrator as of July 1st.

Mann Bridge and with the potential upcoming TransMountain pipeline installation. We believe that the arbitration process currently undertaken will be a significant step towards a permanent solution and we are hopeful that it will conclude with a decision that will benefit business in Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities region. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Traffic issues surrounding the bailey bridge are a symptom of a larger problem with transportation along the north shore of the Fraser. We hope that a solution to the bailey bridge connection between Coquitlam and New Westminster and the dialogue about the Pattullo Bridge will spark an overview of transportation networks on the north shore of the Fraser River in general, improving the flow of goods and people and better connecting communities in the Lower Mainland. Sincerely, Michael Hind Executive Director, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Presenting Sponsor

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To show support for a two-lane bridge solution, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has written the following letter to Coquitlam City Council:

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Dear Mayor & Council, On behalf of our members, we would like to express support for a temporary two-lane solution to the Braid Street bailey bridge connecting Coquitlam to New Westminster via United Boulevard. While the ideal outcome would be a permanent solution similar to that proposed in 2011, we will support a more extensive review and plan development to address traffic in that area of the Metro Vancouver region. In order for Coquitlam businesses’ needs to be met in this case, we believe that an additional lane at the temporary crossing is necessary at this time. The stop-and-go alternating traffic of a single lane bridge concerns our members, as it is dangerous, time-consuming and costly. Free flowing traffic to Braid Street from United Boulevard would dramatically ameliorate the economic climate in the area, especially during the construction projects on the Highway 1 interchange, Port

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Engineered Bodies Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Impulse Sport Therapeutics Innovative Fitness John Wolff, Investors Group Laugh Lounge Photobooth Major Welding

Onyx Steakhouse & Lounge Pacific Coast Terminals Phoenix Truck & Crane PoCo Inn & Suites Port Metro Vancouver Protection Property Management

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TERESA E. KUPPAN, CPA, CGA, BBA With over 20 years of experience working in public practice, a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Accounting & Information Technology and a CGA designation, Teresa has the perfect combination of skill and education to serve Tri-Cities clients. Teresa joined the J. Fitzpatrick & Associates team in 2011 and looks forward to serving new and former clients. Reach Teresa at Teresa@jfitzpatrick.com.

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Welcome to Our New Members BDO Canada LLB www.bdo.ca 604.534.8691 Langley Canmex Mining Corp. 604.229.4405 Coquitlam Cathy Cena ccena@shaw.ca 778.686.1887 Port Moody Coast Pacific Wire and Alarms Inc. www.coastpacificalarms.com 604.461.1866 Port Moody Community Volunteer Services for Seniors in the Tri-Cities www.cvss.org 604.927.7919 Port Coquitlam Dominion Lending Centres Producers West Financial www.graemeforadvice.ca 778.298.0506 Langley Envision Financial www.envisionfinancial.ca 604.539.7076 Langley Franklin & Company 604.788.6119 Coquitlam Latam Ventures Corp. 604.484.6564 Port Moody Mayday Cleaning Services Inc. www.maydaycleaning.com 604.540.8707 Coquitlam Onyx Steakhouse & Lounge www.onyxsteakhouse.ca 604.917.0118 Port Moody

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Restaurant of the Month Nando’s Flame-Grilled Chicken

Rekindle the flame and fall in love with grilling again with our restaurant of the month, Nando’s FlameGrilled Chicken. Our local Coquitlam Nando’s has travelled a long way from its original South African location and Afro-Portuguese roots! Nando’s first opened in South Africa in 1987 and soon became famous for its Portuguese style flamegrilled chicken with a PERi-PERi (African Birds Eye Chilli) kick. Since opening the first Canadian restaurant in Richmond, B.C. in 1994, it didn’t take long for word to spread like wildfire about the legendary PERi-PERi flavour with restaurants opening in the B.C. and Ontario to where it stands today with 29 restaurants spanning 3 provinces.

The Nando’s restaurant experience is a unique combination of warm Portuguese hospitality, hot flame-grilled chicken and, of course, the famous PERi-PERi flavour. There are subtle differences at each location from décor to menu, but you’ll always find

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a relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and delicious food. The BC Nando’s menu has whole, half and quarter chicken meal offerings plus a selection of sandwiches and pitas, perfect for a light dinner or quick lunch on-the-go. A Tri-Cities Chamber favourite is the Whole Wheat PERi-PERi Chicken Wrap with peppery sweet chilli jam and tangy cilantro yogurt sauce. Finish off your flame-grilled meal with a ‘sweet ending’ – a Portuguese Tart or a Nando’s Kiss (gelato encased in a candy shell – yum!). Head in to Nando’s Coquitlam to experience its AfroPortuguese heritage and the warm hospitality of the Nando’s team. Bom proveito! (Enjoy your meal!)

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June 5

Morning Schmooze: Our last schmooze until September! Your chance to meet 60+ businesses speed-networking style. Buffet breakfast included.

June 11

Stars of the Tri-Cities Chamber Golf Classic: Golf may be sold out but there is still space for our after party at Westwood Plateau’s country club. Enjoy dinner, games, prizes and more.

June 17

12@12 – Invitation only: An informal, invite-only group lunch where local businesses can meet and discuss business issues, trends in their industry and how to take advantage of their Chamber membership. Contact the Chamber to learn how to secure an invitation.

June 25

Mayor’s Coffee Talk: Sit down with Mayor Stewart of Coquitlam for boardroom level discussions of issues as they relate to your business.

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Who: Tri-Cities Tasters Oils & Vinegars What: Infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars Where: 310-1194 Landsdowne Dr, Coquitlam

Who: Multi Flooring What: Your floor covering solution Where: #140 - 2255 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam

Who: Ceiba Tree Yoga What: Bringing wellness to the workplace. Where: www.ceiba-tree-yoga.com

At Tri-Cities Tasters Oils & Vinegars, our goal is to offer you the finest and freshest of Extra Virgin Olive Oils and exquisite selection of the best Balsamic Vinegars at prices that are both reasonable and affordable. Our suppliers, Veronica Foods have tasted the best oils and imported from places as Italy, Greece, Israel, Spain, Chile, and California, bringing tastes and flavours from across the world to Coquitlam. Most people are unaware of the different varieties of oils and vinegars and what you can do with them. Different combinations of our oils and vinegars can completely transform a dish. We can recommend unique oil and vinegar pairings to make taste-bude-teasing salad dressings, marinades, dips, and even drinks. True 100% Extra Virgin Oil is a light delicate addition to many wonderful dishes and has incredible health benefits. Studies have shown that olive oil can help keep your heart and bones healthy, as well as prevent cancers and diabetes. In this case, if it tastes good, it is good for you! Come visit us to see how a little oil and vinegar can transform your next meal. Patrick, Tri-Cities Tasters Oil & Vinegar www.tri-citiestasters.com 310-1194 Landsdowne Dr, Coquitlam 604.945.0515

At Ceiba Tree yoga, I offer a variety of yoga styles to accommodate every need – from gentle/restorative classes to sweaty power classes and everything in between. My specialty is bringing yoga into the workplace, where you can see what yoga is like before heading into a studio for a regular class. Taking a break in the day to do yoga is one of the most effective ways to relieve stress, which will help to gain focus, increase productivity and make better decisions. The pressure of the work environment has cost businesses well over $250 billion dollars a year in employee absenteeism, low moral and productivity, accidents and turnover - all which can be improved with a happier and healthier work environment where employees wellness is a priority. When people slow down and take time out to do yoga, they leave feeling so good – recharged, renewed, reenergized. It feels good to give that to others. I offer a range of options for yoga – a full class with yoga mats, a boardroom stretch, to an outdoor team building adventure weaving the elements of yoga, meditation, outdoor recreation and nature. I am mobile and want to help you create unique and amazing benefits for your employees and workplace. Contact me so we can discuss a custom program to suit the needs of your business and staff.

Multi Flooring Inc. is a local company, located in Burnaby BC, and it was incorporated in 2008 after 8 years of installation experience. We supply and install floor covering materials such as carpet, vinyl, VCT, laminate, vinyl planks, engineered floor, hardwood floors as well as cork and bamboo floors on both commercial and residential level. Our new showroom is located in the heart of Port Coquitlam on Wilson Avenue. We are looking forward to servicing the Tri-Cities community with our quality products and services. With a wide selection of floor covering material, we are able to satisfy every one of our customers’ needs from carpet to hardwood to our popular 100% water resistant vinyl planks. Our ideal client is someone who knows what he or she wants so we can offer his or her dream product. We always strive to satisfy our customers even after the job is done. As we say at Multi Flooring, “Multi Flooring Inc. is where your floor meets your expectations.”

Visit us for all your flooring needs! The Multi Flooring Team www.multiflooring.ca 604.475.7600 #140 - 2255 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam

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The Month in Photos

The Photo Booth Experience Photo and video booths are quickly becoming the most desired party-favor. As the owner of the Laugh Lounge Photo Booth here in the Tr-Cities, I’m regularly asked about the different types of photo booths. You will find many choices of Photo Booth rental businesses in the Lower Mainland. The question is what are you looking for? What’s the best booth for your event? 1) Consider the space at your event Most photo booths require a space about 10 feet square, which allows room for equipment, the backdrop and a props table. Some companies have large and clunky-looking equipment, so choose your booth carefully. The best location is generally close to the action of the party, but with additional space for guests to mingle around the booth, try on props, and practice their ‘pouty’ face. 2) Closed or open-air concept These are the two different styles of photo booths. Closed means a closed-in area, like photo booths you might have found at the mall in 1982. These are still available if it’s your preference. Nowadays, most people opt for the open-air concept, meaning no walls or curtains. Up to eight people can be photographed at the same time, and all guests can enjoy the goofy-shenanigans of posing partygoers! 3) Camera and lighting equipment: not all booths are created equal What equipment does the company use? Basically, there are two types: web-cam with LED lighting and DLSR camera with studio lighting. Web-cams with LED lighting offers quick uploads to social media but produces low-quality prints and file photos. DSLR cameras with studio lighting produce amazing images and memories that will last a lifetime. Always make sure you compare photographs from different companies and browse their customized templates before you make a decision. In addition to unlimited event photo printing, most companies create a password-protected online gallery. This is where guests can download and share images on popular social media platforms. 4) Consider your budget Pricing varies, but most companies require a minimum booking of 2 or 3 hours and cost $500 to $800 for an event. Check for extras! Are there additional charges for travel, set-up time, and props? Or is everything included in the price? Photo booths are perfect for grads, weddings, corporate events and even golf tournaments (check us out at the Tri-Cities Chamber Golf Classic on June 11!). If you’re considering a photo booth for your special day, we’d be happy to chat. Please contact us at info@ laughloungephotobooth.com or 604.754.1046. Cheers! Boyd Ferguson The Laugh Lounge Photo Booth Co. www.laughloungephotobooth.com

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