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Tom Fletcher/A10 Letters/A11 A Good Read/A17 Community Calendar/A19

Cookies for a cause: Take a bite out of cancer on Thursday

BRIAN BONNEY

Elections charges for pair

By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

Former B.C. government communications director Brian Bonney and a former BC Liberal Party employee have been charged under the Elections Act for providing undeclared help to the party in its unsuccessful byelection campaign in Port MoodyCoquitlam in 2012.

B.C.’s criminal justice branch confirmed Monday the charges against Bonney, Mark Robertson and Mainland Communications relate to assigning a staff member to work on the campaign for BC Liberal candidate Dennis Marsden, who was defeated by former Joe Trasolini. see CAMPAIGN, page A12

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Port Coquitlam resident and Terry Fox Foundation volunteer Corry Moffat (left) will serve her homemade sugar cookies tomorrow at the foundation’s BC/Yukon head office to raise cash for cancer research. Moffat — pictured with provincial director Donna White, who will pour lemonade at Thursday’s sale — started to bake cookies for the cause four years ago with Coquitlam River elementary student Natasha Adams. Now that she has moved away, Moffat is carrying on Adams’ tradition at the foundation office on Shaughnessy Street in PoCo. The Sept. 11 event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. and the treats are available by donation. Read Friday’s Tri-City News for more details on the Tri-Cities’ four Terry Fox Runs.

Teachers’ vote today, teens take own action

IN QUOTES

“We feel very nervous because, listening to the news, listing to the rumours and speculation, it feels like school won’t open for a while — and not just for a week, but for a long time.”

Taly Baybik of Tri-Cities LeadNow Youth Connection

No end in sight to school strike and students nervous

By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS LAURA THOMAS PHOTO

Six-month-old Saoirse Wilson at the LeadNow rally on Saturday at Spirit Square in Coquitlam.

School District 43’s 2,200 teachers will attend study sessions today

(Wednesday) and vote on a proposal that would end their walkout if they get an agreement from the B.C. government to enter into binding arbitration.

But the government said it wouldn’t consider binding arbitration.

In a prepared statement, Education

Minister Peter Fassbender called on teachers to instead end their strike and reduce their demands to get into an “affordability zone” that could be mediated by Vince Ready.

In his statement, Fassbender explained that his reluctance to enter into binding arbi-

tration stems from a previous dispute with doctors in which the then NDP government had to pay out a settlement Fassbender said “had a huge impact on the budget of the province and on all of us as taxpayers.” see THOUSANDS, page A3

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Thousands signing up for $40 offer continued from front page

With talks at a stalemate, there appears to be little hope that classes will resume soon — a cause for concern for some students.

Pinetree secondary Grade 10 student Taly Baybik organized a rally at Coquitlam’s Spirit Square on Saturday and said she and her peers are worried about how the year will unfold if it is further shortened by the BC Teachers’ Federation strike. They also wonder if being out of school for so long will hamper their ability to write their three provincial exams.

“We feel very nervous because, listening to the news, listing to the rumours and speculation, it feels like school won’t open for a while — and not just for a week, but for a long time,” Baybik said.

Her group, the TriCities LeadNow Youth Connection, paid $700 out of its own pocket to rent the venue and pay for the technicians but she said it was worth it because of the attendance of more than 200 people and the media coverage.

IN QUOTES

“I think we got more recognition for the organization, for the issue.”

Taly Baybik “I think we got more recognition for the organization, for the issue,” Baybik said.

Meanwhile, as the strike continues, thousands of parents are taking advantage of the province’s Temporary Education Support for Parents. Those who sign up will get $40 per day for each school-age child 12 years and under. As of Monday, 225,520, or 74% of eligible B.C. students, had been registered.

Despite the strike, some activities are going ahead for students. Fall sports including football, volleyball, boys soccer, field hockey, aquatics and cross country will go ahead as long as schools and school districts approve. More information is available at www.bcschoolsports.ca dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Int. ed. students hanging around, waiting for school International education students are patiently waiting for school to start in School District 43 — and are not threatening to leave because of the labour dispute — says assistant superintendent Patricia Gartland.

As many as 1,420 students, most of them in high school, have signed up for classes, shelling out $13,000 for tuition, $900 in medical fees, $850 a month for home stay accommodations and a $200 application fee.

This is the highest number ever for SD43’s long and successful international education program, and Gartland said she has yet to see any fallout from the public school teachers’ strike.

“We continue to market international education in our usual way and I think people in other countries know about labour disputes,” Gartland said. “There’s a lot of understanding and a lot of patience.”

That’s good news for the cash-strapped district, which relies on international education fees to cover some operating costs. Typically, SD43 receives about $13 million in revenue but this year expects about $17 million due to an influx of 300 more students than usual.

Gartland said the students are getting used to their home stays, collecting their timetables and getting oriented to their new community.

Some have expressed concerns about getting report cards, which is important for validation in their home country, but Gartland said she is confident the report cards will come and that the school year will be complete, despite the work stoppage.

“I’m as confident as you can be during this time,” she said. “I’m very encouraged that our international families have confidence in our education system, they are delighted to be here in Canada and making friends.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Participants in the Tri-Cities LeadNow Youth Connection rally held last Saturday at Spirit Square in Coquitlam.

Parents can take steps to cut kids’ stress over strike

By Diane Strandberg

PARENTS’ RESOURCES

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Students whose routines and plans for school have been upset by the dispute between the provincial government and the BC Teachers’ Federation may need support to deal with their anxieties, says a longtime counsellor with School District 43.

Rissa Wilson, viceprincipal of CABE (Coquitlam Alternative Basic Education School), said parents may be anxious themselves about the ongoing dispute but should avoid sharing their fears with their kids (talking to another adult is better).

She also recommended children not be glued to the TV set when news about the dispute comes on.

“Don’t expose them to television news around this because I think that is a big source of anxiety for people, too, because it doesn’t seem to be moving forward,”Wilson said.

Wilson said it’s important to understand that children will react to the situation differently de-

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Jayne Wood, and her son Lachlan, 3, were among a group of parents rallying in Port Moody last Friday in support of B.C. public school teachers. pending on their age.

For younger children, it’s best to reassure them that school will return one day soon, and when it does, their teachers and administrators will be there to make sure everything goes well.

A more direct and honest approach is more acceptable for older students, and parents should listen to their concerns but, rather than “fixing them,” she encouraged parents to tell their kids to take action, such as logging on to an app called MindShift, offered by Anxiety BC, an

agency that provides resources to children and teens with anxiety disorders.

As well, Wilson suggested routines be reinstated as much as possible to give kids some structure.

Sports, daycare and family activities all help keep kids busy, active and in learning mode, and she encouraged families to use the extended break to spend more time together. Planning activities with other families is a good idea, too, she said.

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mORE STORIES ONLINE n Teachers’ take arbitration vote n A longer school year in works? the things you usually do to be with your children,” she said, adding that it’s important for parents to understand that reading together, playing games or even shopping and counting change together are also opportunities for learning.“There are lots of things we do all the time, we just do them naturally.”

Still for some children and youth, anxiety is a concern and Wilson suggested several resources, such as anxietybc.com and www.foresociety. com. BC Learn Now, meanwhile, has re-

sources for families that want to continue to hit the books while school is out.

For the most part, Wilson believes students will get their needs met when school returns, and shouldn’t be overly worried about a shortened school year, exam schedules or even university application deadlines because everyone at all levels of the education system is aware of the situation and will be working to ensure school goes forward as it has in the past. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Cops cracking down on distracted driving If you’re driving, it’s time to put the phone down.

This month, Coquitlam RCMP officers — both plainclothes and uniformed Mounties — are cracking down on distracted drivers.

“Distracted driving remains a major cause of crash-related serious injuries and deaths,” said Cpl. Neil Roemer of Coquitlam RCMP’s Traffic Services in a release.“We are going to be creative when conducting our enforcement.

Dressing up as pedestrians and driving unmarked vehicles are just some of the things we do to keep distracted drivers guessing.”

Kathleen Nadalin, an ICBC road-safety coordinator, said distracted drivers have slower reaction times and are four times more likely to crash if driving while on the phone.

In an enforcement campaign last year, Coquitlam RCMP issued 552 tickets related to using an electronic device — almost double the number given out during the 2012 campaign.

In promoting the campaign, police debunked several cell phone myths: • “I can call or text

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Police are on the lookout for drivers using cell phones. when I’m stopped at a red light.” Actually, no you can’t, say cops — the law applies even when you’re stopped at a red light or in a traffic jam.

• “Using my phone isn’t that dangerous.” Using an electronic device while driving is the third leading cause of crash fatalities in B.C., Mounties say.

Between 2008 and 2012, 31 people died in the Lower Mainland due to distracted driving-related crashes.

• “I’m a good driver so I can multitask.” Even good drivers need to concentrate on the road at all times to be ready for the unexpected, such as a child running out between parked cars.

• “It’s OK to use other features on my phone while driving.” It’s not just talking on the phone that’s

not allowed. Checking voice mail, making music selections, programming a GPS or other uses are all no-nos. In fact, you’re not even allowed to hold your phone in your hand while driving.

• “Emergency calls are OK.” Calling 911 to report an emergency is allowed under the law. Personal emergencies, however, are not.

• “Using the speakerphone is allowed.” Not always. Drivers in the Graduated Licensing Program are not allowed to use any personal electronic devices, even hands-free or speakerphone. Drivers outside of the GLP are allowed to use hands-free devices but the phone must be secured — in your lap or on the seat beside you is not allowed.

$13,000 for thefts of electronics A Port Coquitlam man will have to hand over $13,000 after pleading guilty to stealing money and electronics last year from the Best Buy warehouse in Langley.

Langley RCMP were called in November 2013 after the warehouse reported an internal theft of several iPhones, iPads and computers.

Investigators arrested Wei-Chun Eric Wang, 23, and later searched his PoCo home.

They determined the products, valued at about $23,000, were being sold on Craigslist and more than $12,000 in cash was seized during the search. The stolen property was later returned to Best Buy. Wa n g p l e a d e d guilty to theft under $5,000 and received a conditional discharge in June.

Langley RCMP also prepared a referral submission for consideration under the province’s civil forfeiture law; in late July, $13,000 in cash was ordered to be forfeited.

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Big changes at Coq. WCE station

By Sarah Payne The Tri-CiTy News

West Coast Express riders who use Coquitlam Central station will see some big changes due to Evergreen Line construction.

Work on a temporary reconfiguration of the south passenger pick-up and drop-off area started last Saturday. In preparation of the arrival of the launching truss in late September or early October, crews are removing the concrete island and repaving the median to create space for the two large cranes that lift the truss into place. The new configuration will take about two weeks to complete.

Due to the size of the launching truss, the south passenger pick-up and drop-off area will decrease in size and new time restrictions will be implemented.

Access to the WCE station from Lougheed Highway will be maintained but it will be for immediate pick-up and drop-off only — no waiting and/or parking will be permitted.

The changes will come into effect on Monday, Sept. 15 and drivers and passengers are advised that Transit Police will be monitoring wait times and violators will be ticketed.

Drivers picking up or dropping off at the Coquitlam Central station or WCE station are encouraged to use the north passenger pick-up and drop-off zone.

Drivers wishing to exit the transit exchange via Mariner Way must access the park-and-ride via Mariner Way or the new right-in from Barnet H i g h way e a s t b o u n d (between Johnson and Lougheed).

Pedestrians will see detours once the launching truss is delivered and crews begin assembling it.

During this time, the walkway to the west of the passenger pick-up and dropoff area will be closed for about three weeks.

Once crews are ready to start construction of the elevated guideway in late October or early November, pedestrian access will be reinstated but the reconfigured south passenger pick-up and drop-off will remain in place until next spring.

Additional work on the Evergreen Line at Pinetree and Guildford ways will

bring temporary nighttime closures starting next week, when crews begin installing girders for the Lafarge Lake-Douglas Station.

Drivers can expect a full closure of Pinetree northbound between Guildford a n d To w n C e n t r e Boulevard, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. for about two nights. During this time, northbound traffic will be shifted to the west side of Pinetree Way. As well, Guildford between Pinetree and Westwood Street will be closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. for approximately one night as crews pour a section of the concrete deck for the elevated guideway.

• For more information, call 604-927-2080 or email info@evergreenline.gov. bc.ca. spayne@tricitynews.com

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Highway 1 westbound will be closed at Brunette Avenue between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday as part of work on the Port Mann/Highway 1 construction project.

A closure will also take place between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Traffic will be detoured to Lougheed Highway at Brunette, or drivers can use Exit 44 and follow Lougheed Highway.

Lane closures and delays are expected in both directions and drivers are reminded to use caution when entering a construction zone.

As well, drivers using the intersection of United Boulevard at Mary Hill Bypass will encounter nighttime detours through the end of October.

The intermittent detours are weather-dependent and drivers can expect the following: • drivers heading west on the bypass will access United southbound via a detour north of Golden Avenue; • southbound drivers on United will access the eastbound bypass via a detour at Burbidge Street; and, • there will be occasional single-lane alternating traffic in each direction.

Detour routes will be well marked and drivers are asked to watch for road signs and electronic message boards. The detours are required so crews can complete paving in the area as part of the Port Mann/ Highway 1 Improvement Project.

For up-to-date information follow the Port Mann/Highway 1 construction team on Twitter @ PortMannHwy1 or go to www.pmh1project.com.

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A business bust due to Evergreen construction North Rd. owner says no parking hurts bottom line

By Sarah Payne The TRi-CiTy News

A North Road business owner is asking for the city’s help after what he says have been months of slow sales due to Evergreen Line construction.

Grigori Khaskin, owner of Euro Food TriCity, told Coquitlam’s council-in-committee that his business started to falter last N o v e m b e r, w h e n curbside parking was eliminated. Since then, Khaskin estimates he has lost $50,000 to $60,000 in sales.

“When construction had to begin, I was told it would be two weeks, and the closure will only be when active construction is happening,” Khaskin said.

“It ruined our [2013] Christmas.”

The losses have also extended to his staff.

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Svetlana Khaskin owns Euro Foods on North Road in Coquitlam with her husband, Grigori Khaskin.

Khaskin said he had to let go two of his three full-time staff members and neither he nor his wife has been compensated for the past nine months.

“I want you to help us to survive, to push these people in the construction business to open the street-side parking as soon as possible,”Khaskin said.

Parking on nearby side streets isn’t helping, he added, because many Euro Food customers are elderly and can’t walk up the steep North Road hill with

their hands full, especially in the winter.

Mayor Richard Stewart said the city is doing everything it can but it has little clout over the provinciallyrun project.

“The province has taken over ownership of that road and we get to stand on the sidelines and ‘urge’ them, and that’s about it,” the mayor said.

Much of the problem, Stewart added, came after one of the concrete guideway sections was damaged, prompting the project

team to store pieces on site instead of having them delivered just before installation to avoid potential delays.

Coun. Mae Reid described North Road as “shades of [Vancouver’s] Cambie Street all over again, where nobody listens.”

(In Vancouver, the cut-and-cover construction of the Canada Line proved devastating to some Cambie Street businesses.)

Perry Staniscia, the city’s manager of strategic initiatives, said Coquitlam staff have been in constant communication with the Evergreen Line project team and “we continue to apply as much pressure as we can, knowing we have no legal authority to make them do it.”

Council agreed to send a letter to the Evergreen project team, as well as to TriCity MLAs, requesting on-street parking be returned to North Road as soon as possible. spayne@tricitynews.com

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Business busy in Coquitlam in 2014, city report says The Tri-CiTy News

An update on Coquitlam’s economic development activity for the first half of 2014 painted a rosy picture of the city’s business climate.

The city has seen steady economy growth so far this year, largely due to spin-offs from the Evergreen Line construction, Port Mann/Highway 1 improvements and a strong residential market.

Highlights in a report

presented to council-incommittee on Monday include: • an 18% increase in total building permit values compared to 2013, a 13% increase in residential permits and 111% jump in commercial permits, largely

due to a new care facility in Maillardville, Coquitlam’s covered dry floor facility and groundfloor commercial space in Polygon’s Windsor tower; • the benchmark price for residential properties increased by 4.7%

to $523,000, with active listings and sales for attached and detached properties increasing on average.

• a strong retail market that is expected to grow as the Evergreen Line nears completion, as well as a slight increase in

Mariner Way truck route talk The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam’s two declared mayoral candidates tussled over a temporary truck route along Mariner Way at Monday’s council meeting.

Coun. Lou Sekora, who is challenging Mayor Richard Stewart for the city’s top job, criticized his opponent for distributing “misleading” literature on the Mariner truck route that indicated the temporary change would be made permanent later this month.

In late July council voted 6-3 in favour of establishing the temporary route along Mariner Way, between Barnet Highway and Como Lake Avenue, and on Como Lake between Mariner and Clarke Road, after lobbying by Allard Contractors Ltd. At the time, city staff recommended against passing the change and Stewart and councillors Brent Asmundson and Terry O’Neill voted against it.

Area residents were not consulted about the proposed change.

Stewart said council candidate Teri Towner and another resident recently invited him to canvas Mariner Way homes to see how people felt about the truck route, which had been in effect for just over a month, and that a flyer passed out stated the change was on a trial basis, pending a review

by council slated for the end of the month.

Stewart said, “I’ve always said that stretch of Mariner is the most dangerous arterial we have” because of the steep grades, sharp corners and proximity to schools, crosswalks and homes.

“It wasn’t designed as a truck route — there are no margins for error.”

Coun. Chris Wilson, who suggested the temporary change in July,

said the issue has now been politicized and any feedback the city gets will be“totally tainted.”

He noted the existing truck route has trucks travelling down Lougheed Highway to United Boulevard and the south side of Mariner — “where there are schools, hidden driveways, where there is a steep grade and a sharp turn. spayne@tricitynews.com

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By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam firefighters called upon to assist crews battling forest fires in the Mackenzie area last month said the experience they gained in B.C.’s Interior will benefit residents at home.

Coquitlam Fire and Rescue Assistant Chief Kelly Barber, who oversees the department’s sprinkler protection unit, pointed out that there are numerous areas around Coquitlam where forest fires could endanger properties.

“We were answering the province’s needs as well as being able to bring back a host of information,” he said. “Any time you can get out in the field and exercise some of these skills, it is a good thing.”

The team took its sprinkler protection unit to Mackenzie late last month in an effort to protect some buildings in a First Nations village about 8 km from a fire that burned 300 km west of the town.

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“If you can imagine a sprinkler that keeps tapping and moving around in a radius,” said Barber, “it is a lot like that.”

And those who believe that an urban department like Coquitlam’s doesn’t need forest fire-fighting capability should think again, said Barber.

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PICTURE THIS Adrian Raeside

inder Morgan Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline project may be in hot water in Burnaby over tree removal and survey work in a park conservation area but a more thoughtful approach is being considered here in Coquitlam.

The company is no longer planning to assemble its pipeline on grassy fields in Colony Farm Regional Park and is looking at other options so as not to disturb soil and wildlife.

A group of environmentalists had planned to rally in the park this Sunday — and may still do so to keep the pressure on.

Burke Mountain Naturalists — celebrating its first quarter-century this year, and bravo to that dedicated group of thoughtful volunteers for years of public service — should be credited for raising the issue, which likely helped to convince Kinder Morgan to seek other options.

A company spokesperson acknowledged that dialogue with various groups, including BMN and the city of Coquitlam, prompted it to seek other solutions. Now, it plans to work with CP Rail to use a road next to the rail corridor to stretch out and assemble the pipeline before submerging it under the Fraser River to Surrey. There may need to be a crane within proximity to the park but every effort is being made to keep encroachment to a minimum and work in the park may be limited to hanging the pipe over a corner of Colony Farm while it is fed into the river crossing.

All this is subject to National Energy Board approval, of course, and there are still plans for the pipeline to cross several other provincial parks, to which the public would be wise to pay attention. Finn Creek, North Thompson River, Bridal Veils Park and the Lac du Bois Protected Area could all be impacted and public comments are due Oct. 12 (at ow.ly/AUQZ2).

There are those who say the entire review process is stacked against the public and, indeed, many questions regarding pipeline and tanker safety in Burrard Inlet must still be addressed. But for those concerned about Colony Farm Regional Park, it appears, at least for now, the company would rather look for other options than press ahead with an encroachment that nobody seems to want.

Factory model is fading for B.C.’s public schools BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA he BC Teachers’ Federation’s latest demand, for binding arbitration on selected pocketbook issues of its members, is going nowhere.

This follows months of the union’s insistence on mediation. First a B.C. Supreme Court judge met with both sides and walked away.Then the BCTF’s preferred choice,Vince Ready, agreed that mediation won’t fix the current version of the mess he last examined in 2007.

BCTF president Jim Iker announced the arbitration gambit on Friday in one of the webcasts he uses to rally the union’s exhausted membership. Education Minister Peter Fassbender replied that with five minutes’ notice to the government’s chief negotiator and lacking specifics on what would be subject to arbitration, the proposal would forfeit the government’s mandate to control costs.

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“This government will not raise taxes in order to provide a settlement to one union that does not reflect what the other public sector has done,”Fassbender said.

In short, there will be a negotiated settlement, eventually.

The union chose to begin the strike and now must find a way to end it.

The government’s position in this dispute is unlike any of the many that preceded it and it points the way to an evolution of education that cannot be stopped.

The announcement of a $40-a-day payment for days lost during a fall strike for children under 13 was greeted with scorn by the BCTF and its echo chambers. Parents won’t be bribed, they want school, not daycare. It’s an insult, went the refrain.

Before the first week of the fall strike was over, nearly two thirds of eligible parents had enrolled, faced with pickets at their schools and real and mounting child care and tutoring costs. The union executive, collecting their hefty salaries while teachers do without even token strike pay, said members who are par-

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ents should refuse the money. work, learning to manage their Some B.C. teachers have own time. It was there that two begun advertising tutoring Grade 12 students showed up You can comment on last week to begin making up for services online. With distance any story you read at lost time from the strike that set learning and other online educawww.tricitynews.com in last spring. Self-directed study tion options expanding in all 60 has become a crash course. public school districts, the digital It has also been reported that revolution is unfolding quickly. private schools are getting applications The B.C. government made a couple of from Grade 12 students looking for particular announcements in April, one about moving courses they will need by next year. to digital versions of textbooks and another In the short term, Fassbender says the lost about a digital merger of 1,600 school librarstrike days will likely have to be restored to ies with public and post-secondary schools. the school schedule.

Growth of options accelerates.

“Do you put it on at the end of the year? Do Largely drowned out by the noise of 1970syou take it out of spring break? Do you take it style industrial labour strife, the B.C. public out of Christmas holidays? My staff are lookschool curriculum is being refashioned for this ing at all of the options,”Fassbender said. new age. Among its goals is to“allow teachers In the longer term, the whole factory model and students the flexibility to personalize their of school is on the way out. learning experience to better meet each student’s individual strengths and needs.”

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columOne of B.C.’s early models for self-directed nist for Black Press and bclocalnews.com. learning is Thomas Haney secondary in Maple Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Ridge, where senior high students are exEmail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca pected to make their own way through course

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Inequities affect player safety The Editor, Re. “School’s out but football’s on — union head not happy” (The TriCity News, Sept. 3).

As a teacher, I am not a proponent of the BCTF but I must adhere to the union’s goals and directions whether or not they are my own.

As a special education teacher of 33 years, I fully understand what the union is attempting to achieve. As a high school football coach, I am torn and thoroughly upset that my team is not practising while others are. I have no choice. Burnaby School District has informed me that we are not allowed to practise on the field behind our school (the fact that our helmets are locked up in the school is secondary).

My worry is that certain schools will continue to practise and play

‘3 months of neglect’ The Editor, A letter to members of the B.C. legislature: How can you just sit there (wherever you are) and not say or do anything about the government’s treatment of children’s education in this province? That is shameful. Three months of sheer neglect — disgraceful. We will remember this at the next election.

I have a son going into Grade 12 and a daughter going into Grade 9.

This government has robbed all public school students’ enjoyment of school for the past 10 years or so.

How can you be proud of this BC Liberal party and its leader?

Act now to express your feelings and wishes of the people that you supposedly represent.

Maurice Nadon, Coquitlam games while many of us will be forced to stand on the sidelines. This causes issues with our players, who are questioning our integrity because we will not or cannot practise.

How am I to convince those players that although this is not fair, we are in the right? If/when the strike is over, how can I have my team play another team that may have

practised dents and and played act in their for weeks, best interYou can comment on and ensure ests.” How any story you read at the parents can this www.tricitynews.com that their be if we sons will be are placsafe? I can’t. ing football They won’t be safe. players at risk? There The BC Secondary is another one: “Educators S c h o o l s F o o t b a l l are role models who act Association has spent ethically and honestly.” By that last few years mak- letting players continue ing sure that we under- to practise and/or play, stand concussions; have coaches are reinforcing medical staff on the field; that old, tiresome “jock” teach heads-up tackling, attitude of “I’m a football etc. yet it allows this in- player, I’m special.”

People may dislike this equity to exist and places strike and so do so may many players at risk.

At present, I am work- of us in the system. It isn’t ing as an adjunct teach- easy to look in the eyes of ing professor/faculty advi- a player and tell him that, sor for UBC. I work with although it is unfair that teacher candidates and some coaches are not adhelp them understand the hering to the standards complexities of being a they are supposed to adteacher. One of the stan- here to, I am, and somedards teachers profess to times being right sucks. follow is this: “Educators Jim Stockman, value and care for all stu- Coquitlam

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PM OCP needs specifics The Editor, Re. “Clay & Royer to face off in PoMo” (The TriCity News, Sept. 5).

If Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay really thinks that only 10 people opposed the official community plan (OCP) approved by Port Moody council, he was not paying attention.

Like many others, I attended the public meetings and presented constructive but critical suggestions for improvement that were mostly ignored by council. I agree with the stated principles behind the OCP and much of its content but there are serious deficiencies in specifics that will make it difficult for the city to ensure that developments will have desirable footprints and that the anticipated amenities, such as parks, will be provided. There is insufficient consideration of required new infrastructure such as playing fields and schools, and where they will be provided.

It makes sense to increase population density within the walking distance of the two Evergreen Line stations but the OCP perversely proposes to put high-density housing in established single-family neighbourhoods (such as Charles Street) that are not close to those stations nor even a potential third station (that is highly unlikely to be built).

While not yet finally approved, the OCP has already spurred land speculation that is dividing neighbourhoods.

This OCP was not an issue in the last election; it should be in this one. I welcome the opportunity to vote for a progressive new mayor and council that will revisit the OCP to ensure that essential features such as percentage of site coverage are included.

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ment’s multicultural outreach plan that resulted in Bonney and Premier Christy Clark’s deputy chief of staff resigning when it was leaked to the opposition.

The charges are not connected to the outreach plan, which was revealed to have attempted to use government resources to bolster the party’s popularity with ethnic voters

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Riverview’s next phase of community consultation will bring artists into the discussion so people can see what their vision of the 102-year-old site will look like.

Codesign Group has been hired to work with residents and stakeholders in small group sessions on Sept. 23 and 27 with the goal of identifying future uses for the property and then rating them to see what people prefer.

“It’s a good way to conceptualize and ask what are the pieces. It’s better than looking at blocks,” said BC Housing CEO Shayne Ramsay in describing the process.

Participants will first brainstorm their ideas about “a day in the life” of Riverview and then work with artists in small 20-minute group sessions to put those ideas on paper.

Groups will then view and rate the artists’ conceptions, a process Ramsay said will help identify some of the land use themes for the property, such as what buildings will be on site and where open space, parks and other forms and structures will be on the property.

The artistic renderings will be put online and people who can’t be at the open houses can still rate them. Information gathered will be put in a report and lead to another open house in the new year.

The meetings are as follows (preregistration is encouraged but not required): • Sept. 23 at Douglas College, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam: 4:30 p.m., sign-up and open house; 4:45 p.m., “a day in the life” brainstorm; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., artist sessions; 7:30 to 8 p.m., viewing and rating.

• Sept. 27 at Centennial Activity Centre, 570 Poirier St., Coquitlam (entrance off Winslow Avenue): 10 a.m., sign-up and open house; 10:15 a.m., “a day in the life” brainstorm; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., artist sessions; 1 to 1:30 p.m., viewing and rating.

To participate online visit www.renewingriverview.com. Starting Oct. 6, illustrated ideas will be posted on the website.

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If you are not sure you can find out by calling the Village Office at 604-937-4100 or visiting the Village Office, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road. The office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding holidays).

Advance elector registrations will be accepted at the Village Office until September 23rd, 2014. With the exception of registrations on voting days, elector registrations will not be accepted during the period September 24th, 2014 to November 16th, 2014.

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS RESIDENT ELECTORS: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a resident of the Village of Belcarra for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

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A longtime Coquitlam resident, Ben Craig, is running for city council.

In a press release last week, Craig said the cost of government is growing faster than its population and he wants to give city spending a “higher level of scrutiny.”

As well, Craig stated he is concerned about what he feels is the disconnect between city hall and the public.

His website is www. bencraig.ca, he is on Facebook at Ben Craig for Council and is on Twitter @bencraig.

POMO COUNCIL: LAdOUCeUR

A Port Moody business owner is announcing her intention to run for city council in the Nov. 15 civic election.

Anne Ladouceur said she’s focused on supporting small businesses, creating good-paying jobs and protecting the environment.

“I fell in love with Port Moody the first time I came here,” she said in a release. “I am committed to protecting our environment and helping to make sure that our city continues to be an attractive place to live and work.”

Ladouceur is a member of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and a volunteer with the Share food bank a n d Po r t M o o d y Coquitlam farmers market. She is a former school trustee with the Metro Toronto school board, former chair of the Metro Toronto French School council and the founder and CEO of Korea4Expats Consulting.

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the eLeCtION Elections for mayor, councillors & school trustees take place Nov. 15.

2011, is looking for a seat at the PoMo council table again in the Nov. 15 contest with plans to safeguard the city’s “smalltown charm,” she said in a press release yesterday.

“Residents have voiced concern about the lack of vision and direction from the current council,” Lahti stated. “I

believe that I can provide the leadership needed.”

Lahti is a regional director of operations with Sprott Shaw College.

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A 21-year veteran of the School District 43 board of education will

stand again as a candidate for trustee in Port Moody.

Keith Watkins said in a press release Monday he wants to continue to serve the residents of Port Moody. Watkins stated his years of experience provide him with a “deep understanding of the history, successes and today’s challenges facing Port Moody students and public education.”

Watkins would also like to see a more effective bargaining system to prevent future disruptions to schools.

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Learning outside the box I

t’s September and most of us have school on the brain.

University students are back in class but kindergarten to Grade 12 students — more than 500,000 of them — are at loose ends while public schools are closed.

It’s hard for parents to be in limbo but, for students, this could be an opportunity to follow their curiosity and focus on learning the things that inspire them outside of the classroom.

Easier said than done?

Here are a few great books to get you started on“unschooling”— that’s the art of following your passion and learning from everything you do in daily life.

If you’re new to the idea of unschooling, pick up the Unschooling Unmanual by Nanda Van Gestel.This short, chatty book contains a series of essays by different authors explaining why they chose to pursue an alternate education option for their families.

Their reasons — and results — are diverse and his book provides an approachable introduction to the topic.

In TheYear of Learning Dangerously,

American blogger Quinn Cummings chronicles her adventures in homeschooling her bright but gloriously indolent daughter, Alice.

Concerned that her daughter isn’t thriving in the public system, Quinn bravely leaps into the homeschooling pool and records her funniest, most jaw-dropping and downright ridiculous moments navigating the rocky waters of online learning, charter schools, homeschooling conferences and math-phobias.

Cummings comments about her experiences with more and less structured homeschooling programs and comes up with a learning wish list: a utopian vision of education where students could access a variety of topics though different platforms.

Salman Khan is an

education crusader on a mission to provide free, high-quality learning to anyone, anywhere, anytime.You may have heard of the Khan Academy, a free, online resource where anyone can access micro-video tutorials on math, science and computing topics. Khan resolved to tutor his niece in math when she was in middle school — the only problem was that they lived in different U.S. cities, hours apart.

Khan’s solution was to narrate videos where he explained math concepts clearly using step-by-step images: his website has now exploded to include thousands of videos on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) topics, with test questions to assess mastery and badges to inspire and track lifelong learning. Khan’s story is eloquently told in his book The One World Schoolhouse: Education Reimagined.

For an international perspective on the importance of education, try out Greg Mortenson’s blockbuster Three Cups of Tea. This emotional memoir describes Mortenson’s philanthropic journey of discovery: He finds himself a guest in a tiny Pakistani village after a harrowing mountaineering trip and is struck by

the village girls’ passionate desire for education.

Inspired, he returns home to raise money to build a school: in fact, he goes on to build many schoolhouses in remote villages throughout Pakistan and Afghanistan,.

Regardless of your path to learning, there are some character qualities that lead to success.That’s the premise behind Paul Tough’s How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden Power of Character.Tough cites research showing that IQ is only one piece of the learning puzzle; the qualities of perseverance, conscientiousness, optimism, curiosity and self-discipline are just as important, if not more.

Building these traits is a complex task for parents and society that requires a balancing act between nurturance, exposure to a culture of character and providing ample opportunities to fail and fall and get back up again.This thought-provoking read is well-written and filled with anecdotes to balance the research focus.

Explore your interests and learn about whatever moves you at your local library.

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 11 • GriefShare, a Christcentred, Bible-based support group for people who have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend through death, kicks off for 13 weeks. Each session has a video presentation followed by small group discussion. GriefShare meets Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Riverside Community Church, 1477 Lougheed Hwy., PoCo. Info:604-4729988.

• Women’s Connection Luncheon, hosted by TriCity Christian Women’s Club, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam.

Feature: Love Notes, a musical journey with Sherrie Litster and the Tangerine Quartet. Reservations by Sept. 9: Frieda, 604-9377198.

SEPT. 11: FoUNDATIoN AGm

• Coquitlam Foundation AGM, 7 p.m., in the Coquitlam Foundation Room of Coquitlam Public Library’s City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way; detailed financial and management reports as well as a sneak peek into what’s in store for 2014/’15, will be the subject of the foundation’s AGM. Info: coquitlamfoundation.com.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 12 • Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496.

• The Tri-City Singles Social Club meets, 7:30 p.m., at its new location, Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (on-street

parking only). The club offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. New members are welcome. Info: Darline, 604-466-0017.

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Tree tours will be held on the hour and there will be a children’s walk; heritage consultant Donald Luxton will lead a tour of some of the heritage buildings (exterior only); blackberry tea will be served in the Serenity Garden by Maple Creek Streamkeeper volunteers; SPARC antique radio museum will be open for visitors; and more. Info: www.coquitlam.ca/treefest or 604-927-3583, 604290-9910.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263 Coquitlam and the city of Coquitlam host Veterans Candlelight

Tribute, 2 p.m., at Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery, 621 Robinson St., Coquitlam. Those who attend may light a candle, which will burn all night in silent tribute to Canadian servicemen and servicewomen, past and present.

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Because Pomeranians can be dog-aggressive, they may be best as the only pet in the house. * Yorkshire terrier: The Yorkie is a diminutive breed in size only, as they tend to have exuberant personalities that dwarf their stature. The ideal lap dog, Yorkies want to lie around and lounge, though some do like to bark. If the fur is kept short in a “puppy cut,” the dog can be easy to maintain. * Pembroke Welsh Corgi: This medium-sized dog hails from Wales and typically requires only moderate exercise

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While pets can provide comfort and companionship, they remain a significant responsibility. Seniors should find an animal that will fit in with their lifestyles. This is an important consideration for those seniors who travel frequently or have mobility issues. In addition, men and women living in senior communities or assisted living facilities should determine if there are any pet restrictions in place.

Those seniors who have decided that a dog will be the best fit can choose among several breeds that may be a good match for their needs. When selecting a dog, consider both size and temperament. Smaller dogs tend to be easier to handle and will need less maintenance. They are easily carried and won’t take as long to bathe and groom. Smaller dogs also consume less food than larger breeds, reducing the expense of dog food and the hassle of wrangling large, heavy bags of chow. Temperament is also important, as some breeds tend to be more easygoing than others. Larger

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wenty years ago, Randy Weir was searching for a place to start his new guitar business.

He couldn’t steer his rig anymore because of a busted knee so he thought he would turn his hobby into a fulltime job.

Weir had always wanted to own a music shop. When he was a teenager taking guitar lessons at New West Music, he would tell the owner, Carol, he would buy the store from her one day.

So when it came time to find a location for himself a few years later, Weir knew he wanted to re-create what Carol had in the Royal City: a place where musicians could call home.

In the late summer of 1994, he happened to be driving down Clarke Street in Moody Centre — “for the first time in my life,” he recalls — when he saw a “For Sale” sign in a storefront.

“People who grew up around here remember it as the Little Candy Store,”Weir said.

He took a chance, recognizing he was at a crossroads in his life, and purchased the 1,400 sq. ft. building at 2342 Clarke St. — christening it, of course, Crossroads Guitars and Drums.

On his front sign, he pays tribute to his two guitar heroes, both of whose lives were cut short: Stevie Ray Vaughn on the left and Jimi Hendrix on the right.

“I started it from nothing,” the Coquitlam resident said.“I didn’t know anything about retail or bookkeeping but I was good with customer service and I knew about vintage guitars.”

At that time, the internet had not yet come into fruition so Weir got a lot of walkin business.

His classic guitars were a draw — including for one Japanese collector who paid

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Randy Weir, owner of Crossroads Guitars and Drums at 2342 Clarke St. in Port Moody, will celebrate 20 years in business with a customer appreciation day on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Crossroads Guitars and Drums (2342 Clarke St., Port Moody) will host a customer appreciation day on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to mark its 20th anniversary.

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The Evergreen Line construction happening near the back of Crossroads Guitars and Drums in Port Moody. $10,000 in a single day for some of his instruments.

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Isn’t that good? he’s asked.

“No, it was a sad day,”Weir

responded, shaking his head, “but it’s business.”

Weir continues to sell vintage and second-hand guitars and banjos in his shop and online (www.crossroadsguitars.com) — some of which are hand-painted — but sales are now only a small part of his dealings.

Like other music stores around Metro Vancouver, the private lessons are where Crossroads makes its money.

Weir employs teachers Tim Porter, John McLean and Tony Marriott (who studied

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This month, with the 20th anniversary celebrations approaching on Saturday, Weir said he’ll be offering 45-minute guitar, drums and piano classes to his 100-plus students.

“Thirty minutes isn’t long enough and an hour is too long,” he said.

Besides the milestone year, Weir is also upping the lesson hours to stay competitive.

These days, he said, some music lessons in the city are subsidized by taxpayers, available through Groupon or a big-box music franchise.

But what really gets Weir going are the “home delivery” guitar classes that can be had at a cheap rate.

He argues those mobile instructors don’t have the experience to show students the techniques or how to handle the instrument properly.

Weir also has plenty to say about the quality of guitars readily available on the world wide web. He has seen some customers walk in and marvel about their new Gibson guitar, not knowing it’s a knockoff made in China.

“It looks exactly the same and sounds exactly the same but it’s not real,” he said. “A novice can’t tell the difference,” he said.

As for the mass-produced guitars, they need a technician to fine tune them and bring them to their full potential, he said.

Weir has seen many evolutions in the music business over the past 20 years and, currently, he’s witnessing a major shift in his landscape — literally.

The province is building the Evergreen Line several feet from his back yard.

The construction for the rapid transit alignment, due to open in the summer of 2016 to Coquitlam City Centre, is kicking up a lot of dust and creating a lot of noise.

Still, Weir isn’t too bothered. Before it opens, he plans to post a Crossroads sign on the outside of his back wall, hoping the extra commuter eyes will roll in more business. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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Parents can learn baby signs at PdA

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Nicole Walker teaches the baby sign for “cat” during a baby sign language class. She’ll be teaching baby signing at Place des Arts starting Sept. 26.

A new class at Place des Arts gives parents the tools they need to communicate with their wee ones.

Baby Signing and Song teaches sign language in a fun environment that encourages intellectual development and provides a strong foundation for early literacy.

Led by Nicole Walker, the class incorporates songs and finger fun to keep babies engaged as they’re learning to com-

municate.

“When babies are small the only way they have to communicate with you is to cry or move their bodies,” Walker said.

“As a parent you have about two years to wait... for them to start speaking.”

Walker said when she learned baby sign language — and her young son began to understand it — the results were surprising.

“When he did start signing back to me I couldn’t believe the excitement at being able to

understand him. I was actually having a conversation, which you don’t expect to get at that age.”

Walker said the class

is also a great way for parents to connect with each other.

• Baby Signing and Song (0-23 months) runs

Fridays, Sept. 26 to Nov. 14 ($94). Visit www.placedesarts.ca to register. (barcode is 12025). spayne@tricitynews.com

Nature photos at PMPL sponsored by Sigma, five years in a row.

The Port Moody Public Library is displaying the work of nature photographer Linda Stacey throughout September.

Stacey has been photographing in film and digital formats since 2001, and recently had her prints published in the 2014 Canadian Geographic Special Collector’s Edition. As well, Stacey has been honoured with the Best of Photography award,

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Goose and Nursery Rhyme Land save Christmas from the evil landlord, Barnaby, with children’s music written by children’s entertainer Mr. I (Yurgen Ileander).

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Legal Limit feels the energy at the Terry Fox Hometown Runs

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It’s an inside joke with the band: Everybody runs away when the crowd is at its biggest.

For the past 11 years, Legal Limit has entertained thousands of runners, cyclists and inline skaters at the annual Terry Fox Hometown Run in Port Coquitlam — an audience that can range from 3,000 to 10,000 people, given the weather and milestone anniversary.

The Tri-City band, led by Coquitlam resident and realtor Nick Cardoni on vocals, started playing at the Canadian landmark site in 2002 after getting the stamp of approval from run organizer Dave Teixeira.

And it has been a proud partner ever since, kicking off the popular event with members of the Fox family — and, in 2005, with then prime minister Paul Martin and his wife, Sheila; premier Gordon Campbell; and Man In Motion Rick Hansen for the 25th run year — with classic rock covers.

Like everyone else involved in the Terry Fox Run, Legal Limit does not get paid for its services.

“It’s all about giving,” Cardoni said, adding, “We feel very fortunate to be living here and we want to give back to our community because they’ve given so much to us. Participating in something like this reaches our common goal to help those in need.”

Formed in 1999 while camping, Legal Limit currently plays about three gigs a month for corporations, parties and pubs. But it is also known for its

generosity in helping out non-profit groups such as the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

“People who are involved in charities do so out of the love of their hearts and want to be there,” Cardoni said.

“There’s a huge sense of camaraderie and when you’re the person putting on the entertainment — especially me, as the lead singer — there’s this whole interaction of energy from the audience to the stage and back.

“It’s that interaction why the old time rockers like Mick Jagger still do it: not for the money but because they’re affecting people,”he said.

Another reason why Legal Limit signs up for the Terry Fox Run each year is because the disease that took the hometown hero’s life in 1981 continues to touch everyone today, Cardoni said.

On Sunday, for the 34th annual Terry Fox Run, Legal Limit will play from about 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with short breaks in between thanks to emcee and cancer survivor Bruce Moore. It has about 200 classic rock songs in its repertoire but will likely launch the run with Ritchie Valens’ Come On Let’s Go or Runnin’ Down A Dream by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers.

• The Terry Fox Hometown Run starts at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Creek recreation complex (1379 Laurier St., Port Coquitlam) on Sept. 14. To book Legal Limit, call 604-779-3070. jwarren@tricitynews.com

PdA open house Sat. Place des Arts has a wealth of new programs on deck for the 2014/15 season, with an open house this Saturday to showcase them all.

The free event, from 2 to 4 p.m., is an opportunity to learn about new and returning programs and events for the whole family, and take part in some hands-on art activities.

Children’s entertainer Mr. I (Yurgen Ilaender) will be demonstrating his Musical Rainbow class, with piano teacher Lorell Gingrich, fiddle teacher Rosie Carver and violin teacher Joshua Dean also leading hands-on demos.

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Tri-City News Wednesday, September 10, 2014, A23

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Coquitlam tennis team medals at provincial tourney in Kelowna

Field LAX team stacked with Tri-City talent

The Coquitlam Young Guns tennis team are the winners of the Lower Mainland’s men’s B2 division league title after winning a provincial championship in Kelowna last month.

The club defeated court teams from across B.C. in the round-robin format, winning 11 of the 12 matches they played.

In the finals, 18-year-old Alexander Baumann defeated his opponent 6-2 and 6-0 in singles play, while 2 0 - y e a r- o l d C e d a y Tetik and 20-year-old William Baumann won their doubles matches 7-6 and 6-3 after trailing their opponents in much of the first set.

In the senior doubles match, 31-year-old Stephen Witijono and 20-year-old Daniel Shen fought off their opponents to win 7-6 and 6-4.

The other team members who played in the provincials were Marcin Wa l e n c z y k i e w i c z , Mark Lintott, Gerhard Baumann and Douglas Navas. The team is coached by Adrian Tan.

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Coquitlam BMX athlete Tory Nyhaug won the elite male division title during a Canada Cup race at the Abbotsford Exhibition Park on Saturday. The 2012 Olympian, who took silver at the World Championships in July, bested Trent Jones of the New Zealand national team, while a trio of Team Canada riders — James Palmer, Mischa Partridge and Cory Walsh — finished third through fifth in that order.

Two Tri-City field l a c ro s s e p ro d u c t s were named tournament MVPs as Team B.C. defeated Ontario in the men’s under-19 national championships in Edmonton last week.

Ryland Rees of Port Coquitlam and Keegan Rittinger of Coquitlam were chosen to the tournament all-star team after the B.C. club went 3-1 in round robin play, eventually defeating Ontario in the final game of the tournament.

“We got stronger each game,” said Fred Lachlan, the club’s manager. “You could see them growing closer together. It was really a good group of kids.”

Team B.C. cruised through the roundrobin portion of the tournament, taking down Nova Scotia 33-3, before defeating Alberta 22-5 and Saskatchewan 16-8.

The only club they lost to during the round-robin series was Ontario, which defeated B.C. 11-10 in a closely played match midway through the tournament.

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It was really a good group of kids. ” Fred Lachlan “And then in the second, obviously we took over a bit.”

Rees and Rittinger were not the only local players to have success at the field lacrosse tournament.

Ty Klarner of Port Coquitlam led the team in scoring with five goals and two assists in the gold medal game, while goalie Connor Stroup, another Coquitlam lacrosse player, had a solid game in net.

Q u i n t o n Pava n of Port Coquitlam notched a goal in the game and Rees and Rittinger and Jordan Magnuson each notched singles in the effort. Dylan Foulds, a Port Coquitlam player, scored a goal and an assist, while Keegan Bell of Port Coquitlam was strong in the midfield. For Rittinger and Rees to make the tournament all-star team was a big accomplishment, Lachlan said, particularly for Rees who is a 17-year-old.

“Ryland is in his first year,” Lachlan said. “He did quite well playing against kids two years old than him.”

Lachlan said the experience the players gain with Team B.C. will benefit their club squads and future prospects in lacrosse. sports@tricitynews.com

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Silver for Coq. Aftershock Fresh off a silver medal win at the Labour Day soccer tournament kickoff last week, the Coquitlam MetroFord Aftershock shutout Langley FC 2-0 on Sunday.

Chanelle Prestia opened the scoring in the first half with a cross from the midfield, while Maia Faccone made it 2-0 off a free kick in the second half.

With solid defending coming from Linnea Wong and Vanessa Porretti, goal keeper Diana Emelianova was able to keep Langley off the score board.

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Wolfgang takes skills to Victoria Former Port Moody Panthers player Wolfgang Schoenefuhs will be continuing his hockey career with the University of Victoria Vikes of the B.C. intercollegiate Hockey League this season.

The 19-year-old former team captain, who was the club’s highest scoring player last year with 40 points in 44 games (15 goals and 25 assists), said he was looking forward to the next phase of his career.

“I grew up around Port Moody, so being able to play for and captain my hometown team was a great honour,” he said.

“I’m very proud to commit to a post-secondary education and collegiate hockey in such a wellrespected league like the BCIHL as a Panthers alumni.”

The Port Coquitlam Minor Hockey product was also named Panthers Most Valuable Player at the team’s end of season awards. Overall, Schoenefuhs finishes his junior hockey career with 22 goals and 36 assists for 58 points in 82 games.

“Wolfgang is an outstanding player and person,” said Panthers general manager Frank Iantorno. “Wolfgang’s great attitude, tireless work ethic and leadership abilities will serve him well as he makes the jump to collegiate hockey.”

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Applicants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Surrey region.

P/T position may lead to Full-time.

We Offer Above Average Rates!

To join our team of professional drivers please send a resume and current drivers abstract to: careers@vankam.com call Bev at 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility.

We thank all applicants for your interest!

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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ADULT CARRIER

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

Call 604-472-3040

EXPERIENCE is an asset - We offer FREE recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada.

Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll-free: 1-855-286-0306.

DO YOU LOVE TRAVEL?

Expedia CruiseShipCenters is Canada’s #1 cruise & travel specialist Become a Home Based or In-Center Consultant with us.

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Sales Advisor - Digital Products Are you confident enough to develop business conversations?

Black Press publishes the Surrey Leader, Langley Times and Peace Arch News along with 150 other publications.

We will develop individuals with an ambition to succeed whether they have deep post-secondary credentials or not.

This is an exceptional opportunity if you are adept at making successful calls and highly rewarding to those that maintain the required pace.

We have an immediate opening for a Sales Consultant on our Digital team representing our highly successful online recruitment platform LocalWorkBC.ca.

Primary Focus: • Contact prospective business clients via phone and email • Develop trustworthy and informative relationships • Maintain a strong volume of calls with the assistance of our CRM systemÂ

It is also an asset if you have a good knowledge of BC communities.

This is a full time position based in Surrey, BC. Black Press offers competitive compensation, a team environment, benefits and opportunity for career advancement. Please forward your resume with a brief note on why you are a great candidate to: Kristy O’Connor, Digital Sales Manager koconnor@bpdigital.ca Competition closes September 25, 2014

MANAGERIAL POSITIONS We’re growing on Vancouver Island! If you have multiple years’ experience in a managerial role in the grocery business and want to join an innovative & creative group then we would love to hear from you.

We offer exceptional beneďŹ ts, Group RSP and many other incentives.

Please send your resume to: Lyall Woznesensky Lyall@Qualityfoods.com QF Director Professional Development.

BC reg. 22865

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Qualifications: • Strong telephone skills • Marketing and/or creative mindset • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment • Basic computer skills • Strong command of English both verbal and written

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

TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master <60GT Certificate required. Apply via email: alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com or by fax: (250) 974-5216

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HELP WANTED

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

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September 13, 2014 #108, 2601 Lougheed Highway 10am 10am Cottage Port Coquitlam, BC 2pm --2pm *We are located on Holly Drive on the Riverview grounds.*

OVERPOSITIONS: 40 POSITIONS: OVER 40 - Program Manager

â&#x20AC;˘ Program Coordinator â&#x20AC;˘ Clinical Coordinator (Nursing) â&#x20AC;˘ Community Mental Health Nurses â&#x20AC;˘ Mental Health & Addiction Practitioners â&#x20AC;˘ Admin. Assistant/ Scheduler

â&#x20AC;˘ Program Manager â&#x20AC;˘ Cook (with papers) â&#x20AC;˘ Peer Specialists â&#x20AC;˘ Housekeepers â&#x20AC;˘ Social Workers â&#x20AC;˘ Leisure Therapists

Interested in being part of a new program?

Since 1972 Coast Mental Health has been a pioneer in developing and providing innovative community based programs supporting the recovery of persons with mental illness.

We are developing a new Concurrent Disorder Rehabilitation Recovery program on Riverview Hospital grounds and are looking to recruit a diverse team of skilled, passionate and caring mental health professionals to work in two new programs. This is a great opportunity to get in at the beginning of the development of a rewarding new program.

For more information, go to our careers page at: www.coastmentalhealth.com/careers

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CAD Drafter

Req’d. $24/hr, F/T, Pmt. Exp: 2+ yrs, Edu: Degree/diploma in field.

Duties: Develop & prepare design / sketches. Operate computerassisted design (CAD) and drafting workstations. Write tech reports. Prepare estimates for material. Train other drafters.

Lang: English. Contact Noel from YVR Structural Steel Details Depot at Unit 206 – 888 Gauthier Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 6Y1

Apply with resume to: noels2d2@yahoo.ca

.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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FOOD & APPLIANCE PRODUCT SAMPLERS Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income?

Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6 - 10 days a month in local grocery, drug and department stores.

Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults.

Availability: contracts would consist of 2-3 days on Fri. Sat. and/or Sun. (must be able to work all 3 days) from 11-5 or 6.

Requirements: • Fully fluent in English • Own a car to carry supplies • Be well groomed & bondable • Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores.

• Have or would get a Food Safe certificate Pay starts at $11.00/hr.

Training provided in North Burnaby. Call JMP Marketing 604.294.3424 ext. 30 JMP Marketing Services BC’s largest demo company since 1979

OFFICE CLERK

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

F/T INSIDE WORKERS required for COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY in Port Coquitlam.

8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri. $11/hr + benefits Apply in person at: #205, 1515 Broadway St, Port Coquitlam

Shop from home!

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

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Req’d. $18/hr, F/T, Pmt, Exp: 6+mth an asset. Educ: High School. Duties: Use basic computer. Make correspondence / reports and coordinate different departments. Handle phone / emails & forward to appropriate person.

Distribute mails. Prepare inventory report. Follow procedures to release reports. Ensure deadlines are met.

Language: English.

Contact Noel from YVR Structural Steel Details Depot at Unit 206 – 888 Gauthier Ave, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 6Y1 .

Apply with e-mail to: noels2d2@yahoo.ca 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.

Multi-Media Journalist The Abbotsford News, a bi-weekly publication serving more than 45,000 homes, has an opening for a full-time, multi-media journalist.

Candidates will have outstanding and diverse writing abilities, including a flair for narrative.

Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, along with a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly.

The successful applicant for this entry-level position will be a key contributor to the print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our webbased branding.

You should have a diploma/degree in journalism, and/or related experience. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is a must.

You’re a critical thinker, with keen attention to detail, and the ability to work well under deadline pressures.

The Abbotsford News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Those interested should submit a resume, writing and photography samples, and a cover letter to: Andrew Holota, Editor The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S2H5 or e-mail aholota@blackpress.ca

.info@lydellgroup.ca 780-542-6739

PRODUCTION STAFF K-Bro Linen Systems FP/T evening positions FF/T day positions available FHourly pay rate $10.72 - $12.80 FAbility to work weekends is req.

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

8035 Enterprise St., Burnaby Sept.12, 2014 between 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

ROCK Construction & Mining requires a Heavy Duty Mechanic for work at various job locations across Canada. The successful candidate must be experienced with hydraulic systems and CAT engines.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Terex Reedrill and Atlas Copco drills. Must have the ability to work independently and diagnose problems. Competitive wage and benefits package.

Please send resumes to: resume@rcmi.ca or fax to (250) 828-1948

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION CARRIERS NEEDED The following routes are now available to deliver the News in the TriCity area:

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

8224 430 Decaire St 445 Schoolhouse St 1324-1423 Charland Ave 1500-1551 Dansey Ave 8456 603-631 Regan Ave 604-644 Como Lake Ave (even) 605-621 Langside Ave 609-633 Smith Ave (odd) 708-756 Dogwood St (even) 709-729 Breslay St 9061 1793-1891 Aire Cres (odd) 2161 Lamprey Dr 1715-2191 Western Dr 9017 1221-1286 Gateway Pl 2309-2438 Kensington Cres 1215-1266 Kensington Pl 1217-1265 Knights Crt 2306-2378 Nottingham Pl 9259 1329-1365 Apel Dr 1401-1437 Braken Crt 4032-4065 Braken Crt 4032-4080 Coast Meridian Rd 4015-4056 Derby Crt 1413-1425 Lynwood Ave 1410-1426 Toronto Pl 4028-4098 Toronto St 1346-1428 Victoria Dr 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

2 COOKS WANTED Namaste Indian Restaurant (2012) Ltd., an Indian Restaurant loc’d at 2883 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC req the following F/T staff;

8778 1301-1335 Camellia Crt 2532-2549 Dahlia Crt 1343-1390 Honeysuckle Lane 1402-1426 Magnolia Pl 1320-1402 Noons Creek Dr (even) 2552-2568 Verbena Pl

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9008 2335-2496 Begbie Terr 926-974 Captain Crt 909-993 Citadel Dr 2314-2453 Colonial Dr 922-982 Moody Crt 8519 651-713 Folsom St 1023-1066 Foster Ave 702-710 Porter St (even) 1035-1037 Smith Ave (odd) 9025 910-983 Fort Fraser Rise 9107 3481-3490 Greer Pl 2505-2517 Hastings Pl 3478-3671 Hastings St 2439-2554 Kitchener Ave 3603-3691 McRae Cres 2420-2542 Patricia Ave 8791 1299 Coast Meridian Rd 8608 3248-3256 Mariner Way 2840 Norman Ave 991-1032 Ogden St 1014-1031 Palmdale St 1015-1028 Saddle St 9036 678-688 Citadel Dr 9721 1212-1248 Dupont Pl (even) 1175-1253 Durant Dr 1251-1257 Erksine St (odd) 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.

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

Journalist The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News – a twice-weekly publication in the Metro region of B.C. – is looking for a multimedia journalist to fill a year’s leave of absence.

We are looking for someone with dynamic writing and reporting skills who is adept with electronic media formats, possesses photography and video prowess, as well as creative layout expertise, knowledge of CP style, is a self-starter and manages time effectively.

Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and iMovie, as well as experience with a content-management system, is a must, and the successful candidate will have a keen understanding and interest in online storytelling tools and social media best practices.

Applicants should have a diploma in journalism or a related field. Experience is an asset.

The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, and online operations with more than 250 websites.

TANDOORI COOK: prepare all variety of Tandoori Dishes for the restaurant and catering, menu design and planning, supervision and training of kitchen staff, labour & food cost control.

INDIAN SWEET MAKER / BAKER COOK: make a full variety of Mithai items for retail and banquets, supervision and training of kitchen staff, labor & food cost control.

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ENGINEER / DRAFTSMAN Machine shop/pressure vessel fabricator looking for Engineer/Draftsman for full time.

Experience in pressure vessel design an asset. Must be fluent in Autocad. 2 – 10 years Drafting/design experience.

Submit resumes to charles@emmfg.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

For all positions: Salary $22/hr, 3 years of experience. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset.

Fax resume to 778-216-1052.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. The work requires preventative maint. and scheduled repairs to the fleet of forklifts & other mobile equipment.

The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work with a computer based preventative maint. program.

Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions.

Experience working w/ materials handling equipment would be an asset.

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

HERFORT CONCRETE

Kristy 604.488.9161

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

EDUCATION/TUTORING

EXP. Coquitlam teacher accepting students for tutoring. ESL students welcome. $25/hr. (604)942-6223

Please send updated resume including cover letter, references, to: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com

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

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

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

Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed.

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Are You $10K Or More In Debt?

DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load.

Call now and see if you qualify.

1-800-351-1783

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

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

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

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 If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING

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Yard Maintenance Hedge Trimming Tree Pruning Lawn Cuts S Weeding Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed.

Call John 778-867-8785 Prompt Delivery Available

7 Days / Week

Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certificate of qualification as heavy duty equip. mechanic, inter-provincial red seal endorsement & a certificate of apprenticeship. Must have previously related experience.

Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee Benefits Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group.

Company Sponsored Social Activities.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

FREE ESTIMATES

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

Specializing in Private Events!

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

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

SALES

If you are interested in this exciting & unique opportunity, please forward your resume by fax: 604.599.5250 or via e-mail barbara@megacranes.com

CONCRETE & PLACING

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

P/T HYGIENIST - for noon-8pm on Thursday’s in Maple Ridge Please call 604-327-6225 or email: mapleridgedental@hotmail.com

Competitive Compensation Package Offered!

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Thirty years, an industry leader of heavy equipment is seeking an energetic, reliable & experienced self starter to join our exciting growing sales team. The Sales Representative will maintain and develop an existing diversified client market and also prospect potential customers and rentals and sales of heavy equipment.

Crane and or heavy equipment knowledge is an asset. Auto Cad experience a plus.

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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

Check out our Real Estate Section (600’s) for home listings by realtors and For Sale By Owners for a great deal on your new home.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SALES OPPORTUNITY

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

UNIQUE CONCRETE

Time to Put Down Some Roots?

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

(604)465-1311

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

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BENEFIT GROUP - Suffering from a Disability? The Canadian Government wants to give you up to $40,000. For details check out our website: www.disabilitygroupcanada.com or Call us today toll-free 1.888.875.4787.

meadowslandscapesupply.com

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

Deadline for applications is Friday, Sept. 12, 2014.

~ FULLY INSURED ~

Deadline for applications is Sept. 12, 2014.

Send your application to: Mike Hall, editor Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News 22611 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C., V2X 3K1 or email editor@mapleridgenews.com

Call Tim 604-612-5388

All interest is appreciated, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Commercial Transport & Diesel Engine Mechanics Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star and Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions available in Surrey.

Cummins, Detroit Diesel and MTU engine exp. considered an asset. Factory training provided.

Union Shop - Full Benefits blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

Fax Resume: 604-888-4749 E-mail: ars@cullendiesel.com

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.

1-800-573-2928

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

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Nick’s

RENO & REPAIR 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

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

*Kitchen Cabinets *Vanities *Crown Moulding *Finish Carpentry *More

FREE ESTIMATES Prompt & Reliable Call Harry @ 604-761-5132 Email: harryoosta@gmail.com

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

Martin......778-355-5840

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

NO Wood byproducts used

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

When QUALITY Matters

www.paylesspropainting.com

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

Scott 604-891-9967

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SUNDECKS

STAMPS. DO you have stamps but are not a collector? Want to sell?

Email: mystamps@mail.com

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

REAL ESTATE

604-465-3189

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Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING

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

~ Free Estimates ~

www.paintspecial.com

604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

GREENWORX Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls.

Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 604-782-4322

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PLUMBING

RENTALS 706

Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent.

Residential & Commercial “Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience

320

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

www.affordablemoversbc.com

Call Ian 604-724-6373

$45/Hr

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

Excellence in Quality & Service

www.pro-accpainting.com

604-588-0833 All types of Roofing Free Estimate Written Guarantee WCB Coverage Over 40 Years Experience 10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

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

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

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“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

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2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applications for three 1 bdrm apartments.

Share purchase required.

No Subsidies. Avail now.

Call 604-464-4921 Coquitlam Silver Spring beaut 2 BR cls mall transit, shcl, Coll, ns/np Oct 1. $1295m. 604-941-3259 COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

GOLDEN RETRIEVER (with eye & hip cert.) and silver pug available for stud service for pick puppy back (ethical people only need respond) 604-820-4827

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

LAB GERMAN Shepherd Rottie cross pups, 6 females @ $545.00 ea, 4 males @ $495.00 ea, nice assortment of colors, Great family pets, vet checked, de wormed. 8 weeks old phone 604-864-1004

Call (604) 931-2670

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/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

GARIBALDI Court

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Sorry No Pets For more info: google us.

CRIME FREE BUILDING

Polo Club Apartments 19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

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

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

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm T/H $810 - $830 and 3 Bdrm $1035.

Quiet family complex, no pets. Call: 604-464-0034

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

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

Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

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HOMES FOR RENT

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1.24 ace. 4 Bedrooms waterfront executive house; 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $3000/mo. 604-649-8987

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION COQUITLAM Guilby & Lougheed 1 Bdrm available for International Student or employed female.

Close to Lougheed Skytrain Station. $550/mo incl utils. 604-492-1725.

ROOM in 3 bdrm townhouse.Rent incl utilities, cable, WiFi, share kitchen & bathroom. Clean, quiet location. Close to bus route. Pt Moody $500/mo 604-644-2920

749

1995 Deluxe Elkhorn 10.5’ Camper. Loaded, Exc cond! $4500: Truck also avail.

Call 604-317-7886 (Langley)

845

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

STORAGE

506

APPLIANCES

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

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

OPEN HOUSE CO-OP LIVING

Saturday & Sunday • 12pm - 4pm

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

Contact Sandy @ (604) 945-5864 Email Sandy@terramanagement.ca

(778)997-5757

Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

2 bdrm suite ~ $925

CHEAP

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

14179 Reichenback Rd

1 bdrm suite ~ $775

EXTRA

604-728-5643

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

HOUSING CO-OP

2 & 3 bedroom units available for $826 - $1100/mo 1205 Johnston (at Guildford) Coquitlam Close to all amenities (Transit, shopping schools and parks)

Robert J. O’Brien

1-800-663-5847 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

SUITES, LOWER

Pitt Meadows Marina

We Sell Weed...

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

PETS

GARDEN COURT

PORT COQUITLAM

LANDSCAPING

Free Turf

477

BLUE GOTTI PIT BULLS: litter of 7, 3 left. $899 & up. Price to be determined by dog markings. 6 weeks old (604)701-2920

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

Ph: 604-942-4383

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now 1 Bedroom ~ $795/mo.

750

COQUITLAM Large bright grnd/lvl 1 bdrm +den with priv entry, pkng, laundry. $660/mo. N/S. No dogs.

Avail Oct 1st. (604)937-3534.

POCO. rent 3br. g/lev,1300sq/feet for $1000. + utls. avl. Oct.01 shared w/d. NS/NP. p/se call (604) 9618761.

Port Coquitlam 1 bdrm in new house incl sep ldry, hydro & cable. $825m. Oct 1 NS/NP 604-552-0900 PORT COQUITLAM. 2 Bdrm suite, 1300 sq.ft. Incl F/S, W/D. Very spacious. NP/NS. $950. 604-944-9697

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

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

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

PETS

GOLDEN Retriever pups 13/wks, 3F/1M. 1st/2nd shots, dewormed, vet checked. Family raised Ready now. $600 604-491-4908 (Agassiz)

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

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

300

604-537-4140

HOME REPAIRS

COQUITLAM:

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

288

(604)936-5755

POWER WASHING since 1982.

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING

604-728-3009

info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com

MOVING & STORAGE

341

Impeccably Clean!

Good Apartment Sizes

RENTALS

Sorry no pets.

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

604-465-1311 PIANO Tuning - $115 - Certified Call Lorell: 604-657-3469

Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquitlam:

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

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

Meadows Landscape Supply

APARTMENT/CONDO Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

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

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

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

$59.00 Per Ton

706

WE BUY HOMES BC

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

338

APARTMENT/CONDOS

BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED ON LAKE OKANAGAN Turn-key, luxurious, immaculate, 1000 sq. ft. condo in West Kelowna. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with fabulous amenities: private beach, marina, pools and so much more! $325,000.

Call 250-826-4267

PAINT SPECIAL

MISC SERVICES

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

TREE SERVICES

Running this ad for 10yrs

www.bcclassified.com

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

MISC. WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer.1.866.960.0045. www.dollars4guns.com.

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

317

MISC. FOR SALE

RENTALS

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Summer EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

WE’RE ON THE WEB

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

560

STEEL BUILDINGS...”GIFT-CARD GIVE-AWAY!” 20X22 $4,358.

25X24 $4,895. 30X30 $6,446.

32X32 $7,599. 40X46 $12,662.

47X72 $18,498. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Pay-Less Pro Painting

SPECIALIZING IN

Quality work - reasonable price

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ELECTRONIC cigarettes provide an alternative to traditional tobacco products. www.customejuice.ca

ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew.

• Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

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

D Composted Mushroom Manure

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

CARPENTRY PAINTING DRYWALL TILES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

778-997-9582

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

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

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Landscaping

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

Professional Quality Workmanship

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

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

COQUITLAM CENTRAL

Austin & Marmont Executive 1,000sf. 1 bdrm. cls. to skytrain, bus & Lougheed Mall. $1100 incls. utils., parking, WIFI, f/p & w/d. n/s n/p Avail. Oct. 1.

604-937-5737 604-999-3227

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

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