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School District 43 schools will be open for students Monday, with classes in session by Tuesday if a tentative deal struck between the province and the BC Teachers’ Federation is approved. Tomorrow, the province’s 40,000 public school teachers are set to vote on the deal, with the results of the vote expected on Friday, which will set in motion a return to school if a “yes” vote is announced, according to SD43 superintendent Tom Grant. “If the ratification is completed and positive by Friday afternoon, we will return Monday morn-
MORE ■ Hungry kids affected by strike need food: A8 ■ At Terry Fox Theatre, the show now can go on: A13
ing with regular [opening] just like the first day of September,”he said. That means students will only be in school for a short time to finalize numbers and organize classes. It will be Tuesday before students will attend regular classes and, as in past years, it may take a few days before students’ timetables and classes are finalized.
T hank You! Fr om Your Eagle Ridge Hospital Team! ‘Cheesies’ in the sky for SARxSW Climber Casey Swanson makes his way down a tree during the 13th annual B.C. Tree Climbing Championship at Mundy Park on Saturday. Climbers from across B.C., Washington and Oregon, including members of Coquitlam’s urban forestry department Aidon Pyne and Gus Amundson, competed in the event.
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More than 500 cars packed into downtown Port Coquitlam for the annual Downtown Business Improvement car Show. The event attracted thousands of automobile enthusiasts, who got a chance to explore vehicles parked along Shaughnessy the surrounding(SAR streets.by tion and check out the and down Indian Arm, spokesperson and the Squamish rescue and SARxSW southwest) conference volunteers are organizing for Sept. 27 and 28. The conference will draw more than 120 search and rescue personnel from throughout the region for a chance to learn best practices, test their skills in a large-scale demonstra-
latest in gear and equipment. And even though the Royal Canadian Air Force 442 Squadron from Comox will be skydiving over Pitt Lake and SAR teams will be scrambling in and out of the Royal Canadian Marine SAR boats up
one of the biggest draws of the event will be the Squamish SAR team. “The real original inspiration for the event was the Squamish SAR, who did an absolutely incredible rescue this past winter,” said Michael Coyle, Coquitlam SAR’s
conference organizer. The rescue of 24-yearold Calgary resident Christine Newman made international By Sarah Payne headlines after she surTHE TRI-CITY NEWS vived being trapped in a tree well for seven hours Coquitlam Search Monday Adding to the labour strife in Garibaldito Park.to step in once the two sides are DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS and Rescue is prepard e a l w i t h closer, a cloudShare is uncertainty off of anxiety Family hangs and Community Services isamong looking laid for noning for one of its bignew studentINFO,over teachers about whoStory, willA8. get see SHARING pageSD43 A3 teachers. perishable items for hampers for needy families. gest missions yet: the registration. C o q u i t l a m Te a c h e r s ’ some work in the 2014/15 school “ W e ’ r e Association president Charley year after 600 teachers were laid r e m a i n i n g King said he will attend the off in the spring to save $13.4 By Diane Strandberg hopeful for BCTF’s summer conference in million. THE TRI-CITY NEWS a settlement Kamloops this weekend and King said the recall process — we’re hop- will use the opportunity for is still taking place but “very With B.C. teacher talks taking schools learning and collaborating. But slowly” and it’s not known how ing place under a cone of silence and little to no news on the la- MELISSA HYNDES will be back for most teachers the wait for many teachers will be laid off bour front, School District 43 is very quickly if not [Sept. 2], but a deal that includes provision permanently. He also took issue with a new planning for various scenarios in very quickly,” said SD43 chair for class size and composition government website offering reMelissa Hyndes. resources is agonizing. case schools don’t open Sept. 2. sources forInfection parents Prevention during the As the province’s just hanging tough at Kathy However, in one respect, ERH Foundation, Front Row Left to Right: Karen Horton, Director of Fund Development, Backnegotiators Row Left to Right:“We’re Dr. William Lau, Laboratory, Chilton, and BC Teachers’ Federation the moment,”King said.“I imagine school strike. schools areManager, proceeding as norGail Jang, Manager, Medicine, Irene Cheung, PATH, Patty Kam, Manager and Control, Laurie Purdom, Interim Manager, Surgical, Dr. Mostrenko, Emergency mal as administrators will be work out their differences with there will more ups and downs of Laboratory, Shenaz Karim, Medical Imaging, Alison Johansen, Board Chair, ERH Department, Dr. Robert Van Wiltenburg, Medical Imaging, Dr. Gabriela Vasile, see WEBSITE, page 9 in their office beginning next mediator Vince Ready prepared before this thing is settled.”
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Climber Casey Swanson makes his way down a tree during the 13th annual B.C. Tree Climbing Championship at Mundy Park on Saturday. Climbers from across B.C., Washington and Oregon, including members of Coquitlam’s urban forestry department Aidon Pyne and Gus Amundson, competed in the event.
School District 43 schools will be open for students Monday, with classes in session by Tuesday if a tentative deal struck between the province and the BC Teachers’ Federation is approved. Tomorrow, the province’s 40,000 public school teachers are set to vote on the deal, with the results of the vote expected on Friday, which will set in motion a return to school if a “yes” vote is announced, according to SD43 superintendent Tom Grant. “If the ratification is completed and positive by Friday afternoon, we will return Monday morn-
MORE ■ Hungry kids affected by strike need food: A8 ■ At Terry Fox Theatre, the show now can go on: A13 ing with regular [opening] just like the first day of September,”he said. That means students will only be in school for a short time to finalize numbers and organize classes. It will be Tuesday before students will attend regular classes and, as in past years, it may take a few days before students’ timetables and classes are finalized. see SPECIFICS, page A9
‘Cheesies’ in the sky for SARxSW Squamish rescue impetus for Coq. event Sept. 27, 28 By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Coquitlam Search and Rescue is preparing for one of its biggest missions yet: the
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What do Port Moody’s namesake and John Lennon have in common? Moody history is part of Royal BC Museum’s top 100 By Sarah Payne The TRi-CiTy News
A family photo album belonging to Col. Richard Moody — Port Moody’s namesake — has made it to the Royal BC Museum’s list of 100 objects of interest. The list was compiled by Royal BC curators from the more than seven million objects in the museum’s galleries, archival stacks and work rooms behind the scenes for a collection of fascinating — and often seldom-seen — objects. The artifacts and artworks are featured on the Objects of Interest website, royalbcmuseum. bc.ca/100. The Moody family album dates back to the early 1860s and includes images of two unidentified First Nations men, believed to be the earliest made and/or earli-
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From the Moody family album: Left, Col. Richard Clement Moody, circa 1865. Above, a portrait of First Nations man, New Westminster, circa 1859. Above right, John Lennon’s psychedelic Rolls-Royce. est surviving photos of First Nations people in B.C. Also in the album are photos depicting the Moody family’s homes and travels around the world as well as
an 1863 pencil sketch by Sarah Crease of the Moody home in New Westminster. Col. Richard Moody, after whom Port Moody is named, headed
the Royal Engineers tasked with clearing North Road, connecting B.C.’s capital of New Westminster with Burrard Inlet. The 100 Objects of
Interest range from the Moody album to John Lennon’s yellow Rolls Royce limousine, which was wildly popular during Expo 86, several Emily Carr paintings, a
“Col. Richard Moody, after whom Port Moody is named, headed the Royal Engineers tasked with clearing North Road, connecting New Westminster with Burrard Inlet.” silk kimono originally owned by a JapaneseCanadian woman interned during the Second World War and even a tiny ground mantid insect. No matter their size or claim to fame, each of the 100 objects offers a
compelling story and a connection to B.C.’s history, said Jack Lohman, CEO of the Royal BC Museum. Displaying them in the online exhibit is part of the museum’s focus on innovative digital projects. spayne@tricitynews.com
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She was suffering from extreme hypothermia and the Squamish SAR team knew she needed a particular kind of help, which they happened to have in the form of SAR member Dr. Doug Brown. An emergency room physician at Royal Columbian Hospital, Brown is also an expert on treating hypothermia after learning about an effective technique being used in Switzerland. With no air ambulance available at the time, Brown convinced the team to use the SAR helicopter to get Newman to Vancouver General Hospital, where she quickly recovered. “All the factors lined up... and I thought all the SAR teams can
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Members of Coquitlam Search and Rescue will be part of a massive training exercise on Sept. 27 and 28 locally. learn from how these individual things came together,” Coyle said. “Sometimes, we have the opportunity to share best
practices but not as often as we’d like.” Coyle arranged the schedule of sessions on Sept. 27 so all partici-
pants could attend the talk by the Squamish team, whose members will discuss the initial response, incident man-
agement and the unique medical treatment. The Sept. 28 line-up will simulate a largescale rescue and will
serve as training for the times when multiple teams are called in to search a vast area. “Those represent a larger problem, with interesting challenges for logistics and communications,” Coyle said, recalling the massive search in 2010 for missing hiker Tyler Wright. Incident command will run out of Coquitlam SAR’s base at Coquitlam’s Town Centre fire hall, where volunteers will use mapping and tracking technology to track remote teams. Vessels carrying SAR members and equipment will head to the north end of Pitt Lake while the 442 Squadron out of Comox will drop skydivers — dubbed“cheesies”because of their bright orange suits and parachutes — near the south end.
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Councillor wants fireworks sales banned on native land PoCo councillor calls for change in regulations By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy NewS
A Port Coquitlam city councillor is calling for regulation changes that would prohibit the sale of fireworks on First Nations property. Coun. Mike Forrest said the fact that items prohibited for sale in PoCo are readily available on Kwikwetlem First Nation land is a “slap in the face” to the city, which tries to limit and regulate fireworks in the municipality.
COUN. MIKE FORREST “It just mocks us completely to have fireworks for sale down on Pitt River Road,” he said during Monday’s council meeting. “It is inappropriate for these things to be allowed to happen. All three Tri-City mu-
nicipalities have banned the sale of fireworks within their boundaries and place strict limitations on where and when they can be discharged. PoCo, for example, only issues permits to people planning to light their fireworks on private property or as part of a public event that has received written permission from the fire department. While Forrest would like to see a ban in place soon, he said he is under no illusions that the process will be a quick one. Aboriginal affairs are a federal matter, which means PoCo would have to take the fireworks issue to the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities, which lobbies Ottawa on behalf of cities. If there is an appetite among FCM members to pursue the regulation changes, it could be adopted by the organization. “It would be a pretty big project,” Forrest told The Tri-City News on Tuesday. “This isn’t something that would be simple at all.” The issue came up while council was discussing an update to its Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw. The Kwikwetlem First Nation did not respond to a request for an interview before The Tri-City News’ deadline. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
Mounties attempt to get their man — Superman A thief donned a superhero shirt to rob a Coquitlam doughnut shop last week. The suspect entered the Tim Hortons in the 3000-block of Lougheed Highway between 7:30
and 8 p.m. on Sept. 9 and stole an iPad that was used to advertise the restaurant’s specials. Footage from the Tim’s security camera show the suspect as a man in his 20s or 30s, average height and
weight, and “scruffy looking,” according to police. At the time of the theft, he was wearing a black bandana on his head, a black Superman t-shirt, black pants and white or light-coloured sneakers.
Anyone with information is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604945-1550 and quote file number 2014-25980 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.
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weather dependent, is in effect. Several turn restrictions will also be in place, including: • no left turn from Barnet to Clarke; • no left turn from Moody northbound to Clarke westbound; • no right turn from Moody southbound to Clarke eastbound; • and no access to Clarke from Kyle, Mary and Grant streets.
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A new industry group is seeking provincial approval to oversee recycling pickup from urban apartments but questions persist over how its plan will work. StewardChoice Enterprises has pitched itself as a parallel offering to Multi-Material BC and wants the province to approve its plan to serve as a second stewardship group to handle packaging and printed paper. StewardChoice argues MMBC’s recycling collection system isn’t yet serving most multifamily buildings in Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria, where it initially aims to operate.
Three months into the Multi-Material BC recycling program and the city of Port Coquitlam is asking for a few tweaks to the system. Council voted Monday night to send a letter to the organization asking that strong consideration be given to providing a drop-off location closer to the Tri-Cities. Previously, PoCo sent the recycled materials it collected from homes to a facility in New Westminster. Under the new recycling program, city trucks now must drive to Surrey, which has resulted in an average of 45 minutes of overtime per driver per recycling collection shift. “We estimate this overtime will cost approximately $34,000 annually,” Kristen Meersman, PoCo’s director of engineering and operations, said in a staff report. “While this cost is within our original estimates of extra costs to participate in the MMBC program, this is an area that could represent further savings and incentive to the city.” PoCo also wants its residents to be able to include plastic bags in their blue bins and have a recycling depot in the municipality for all materials that are not included in the curbside pickup. Currently, items such as glass and plastic bags must be taken to either a facility in Coquitlam or Pitt Meadows. “I have heard from a number of residents and the report rightly identifies some of their concerns,” Coun. Brad West said during Monday night’s meeting. “The maps attached [to the report] show how far people have to drive if they want to reach a Return-It depot.”
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Campaign to feed hungry kids End of strike doesn’t mean need has ended
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The long school strike didn’t just affect teachers and students — hundreds of children who normally get breakfast and lunch on school days may have gone hungry. But a partnership between School District 43 and Share Family and Community Services is aimed at filling the food gap. The two agencies have pledged $5,000 each (with SD43 money allocated from provincial Community Link funding that would normally pay for lunches for elementary school students), for a total of $10,000 in gift certificates that will be placed in food hampers today and next week. Families with preschool- and school-aged children who use the food bank will get a little extra in their hampers. Approximately 250 vulnerable families will get gift certificates of between $15 and $25 today, depending on the number of mouths to feed, and another 250 will get them next week to supplement their food bank hampers.
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Martin Wyant, CEO of Share Family and Community Services, with non-perishable food items like those used to fill hampers for families in need in the Tri-Cities. Share CEO Martin Wyant said the supplement will go ahead despite news of a tentative deal between the government and the BC Teachers’ Federation because it will be few days before school is back in session and struggling families need the help. The gift certificates are for local grocery stores, he said, and will help families struggling to
make ends meet. “I know it will make a difference. Is it enough? There will never be enough but it will allow them extra resources to spend there,”Wyant said. SD43 assistant superintendent Julie Pearce said typically, 250 elementary school children participate in a lunch program paid for by Community Link and 20 schools have breakfast
programs to feed hungry children. Share is also fundraising for the food bank and asking Tri-City residents to donate staples such as canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter, canned fish and meat, cereal, rice and pasta. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off at the Share food bank, at the rear of 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody,
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Meanwhile, kindergarten students will take a little longer to be introduced to their classrooms, although Grant said he didn’t have the final details about how that would work. He said the specifics are still being worked out and schools would be in contact directly with parents to let them know what to expect. “In the meantime, I’m sure we will find out what all of the elements of this deal are and start implementing,”he said. The details of the deal, which were not officially released by The Tri-City News’ print deadline Wednesday, was expected to add more money for class size and composition issues, which could mean more teachers and support workers in schools or at least make up some of the more than 600 teachers and dozens of support workers who were laid off in June. Grant wouldn’t be specific on what the staffing situation would be but he said he hoped that if the deal is finalized, teachers, support workers, students and administrators would start the year on a positive note. “I hope it means the issues of both sides were
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was seeking a six-year agreement with wage increases of just over 1% per year, in line with other settlements in the provincial public service. A fund to address class size and composition has been a key issue in the dispute. A settlement will not only mean schools will re-open for 30,000 Tri-City students, 2,000 full- and part-time teachers and 1,200 support workers, but parents will be getting $40 per child payouts within 30 days after the month the disruption ends.
As well, Monday’s school opening could mean about 500 middle school students in Port Moody and Anmore will get a look at their new building. Eagle Mountain middle school had been slated to open when school resumed in early September. Meanwhile, a professional development day scheduled for Friday, Sept. 19 will not go ahead and Grant said he expected it would not be reinstated for the year. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com — with files from Tom Fletcher
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he devastating loss of Coquitlam grandfather Shin Noh hasn’t been enough to prompt the B.C. or the federal governments to consider setting up a silver alert program, yet it seems like such a simple — and good — idea. Modelled after Amber Alert for abducted children, a silver alert would be used when elderly people with dementia or Alzheimer’s go missing. In such a case, once the police have the facts in hand, a silver alert could be used to alert commercial radio stations, internet radio, satellite radio, television stations, social media, traditional media and cable TV as well as billboards and, possibly, text messages to relay information. It might not always result in the person being found, or might be overkill when someone loses track of a loved one and panics before finding them close to home, but on balance, a silver alert would speed up the dissemination of information, something which was a problem in the case of Shin Noh last September, when sightings came too late to be followed up on. This newspaper, and the family of Shin Noh, has gone on record in supporting a silver alert program to no avail. Thankfully, not everyone is waiting for government to take action. A group of technically savvy individuals, including Michael Coyle of Coquitlam Search and Rescue, and supporters of the Noh family have formed BC Silver Alert, a citizen-run program that uses social media such as Twitter and Facebook to send out information, gleaned from police reports, about missing elderly people. This is a great idea, and although only in its infancy, has already been used in the case of a missing person in Richmond. But while we applaud this citizens’ effort, we worry that it might not be as thorough and as far-reaching as a government-run program with greater resources. While BC Silver Alert shows the community will take care of itself, we worry that when a life is at stake, community spirit and goodwill may not be enough.
Back to school and back to court for two sides BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA ow that a cease-fire has emerged from the latest round in the war for control of B.C.’s public school system, the next court battle is ready to proceed. Lawyers for the provincial government and the BC Teachers’ Federation have filed their written submissions to the B.C. Court of Appeal. At issue is whether legislation removing union contract terms that dictated class size and teacher staff levels was a violation of members’ constitutional rights to freedom of association. When B.C. Supreme Court justice Susan Griffin found that it was, the government changed legislation again. The same judge ordered that struck down and the 2002 contract language reinstated retroactively for every contract since then, imposed or negotiated. The government says that would create
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chaos as well as billions in expenses, pushing out full-day kindergarten and other allocations of space and money that have proceeded since union control was removed. Griffin’s order is stayed pending this appeal. If you think the latest strike has been disruptive, you don’t want to see what this judge’s vision would look like. Government lawyers argue that the BCTF’s constitutional right claim is“wrong in law”and amounts to a veto that blocks the province’s ability to legislate in response to changing conditions. “According to the BCTF, legislation may improve on collective agreement entitlements but cannot remove them over the objections of the union without violating [the Charter of Rights and Freedoms],”the government’s submission says.“On the BCTF’s theory, collective agreement entitlements become constitutionally protected in perpetuity.” What that would mean is when mandated minimum teacher-librarians sitting in rooms full of paper books become the equivalent of buggy whip weavers, they must remain as
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long as the union wants. BCTF’s lawyers submit that the government is wrong in fact as well as law. Its arguments are technical, dwelling particularly on the fact that the government didn’t appeal Griffin’s first ruling. For instance, there have actually been two negotiated deals since 2002. The one in 2006 provided five years of raises and a bonus to get the government past the 2010 Olympics; in 2012, there was a pre-election truce negotiated with the help of mediator Charles Jago. The government argues that re-imposing 2002 conditions would overturn other contracts that were agreed to by the BCTF. BCTF’s lawyers say, in effect, the deleted terms covering working conditions weren’t there to negotiate. The Coalition of BC Businesses has entered the case as an intervener, arguing for the supremacy of elected governments when providing public services. Its submission notes that unlike private disputes, the right to strike is often curtailed in the public sector and sometimes eliminated, as in the case of police
and health care. From the coalition: “When critical aspects of public policy are jeopardized by employee demands, those aspects could be legislated; where a fiscal downturn or inflationary pressures required austerity measures, they could be implemented through legislation; where strikes jeopardize important public services, the legislature could pass back-to-work legislation, and so on.” It’s been obvious for many years that the BCTF doesn’t function like a normal union and isn’t much interested in starting to do so. Its leadership sees itself as an agent of“social justice,”a belief demonstrated by its promotion of flawed poverty statistics and pronouncements on everything from U.S. labour law to conflict in the Middle East. Its decades-old instruction to government is blunt: Raise taxes and give us the money. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and bclocalnews.com. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Private schools are ‘factories,’ too The Editor, Re. “Factory model is fading for B.C.’s public schools” (BC Views, The Tri-City News, Sept. 10). If, indeed, as columnist Tom Fletcher assures us, the factory model is fading for B.C.’s public schools, it’s a message that has not resonated with the independent schools of British Columbia. A cursory glance at the websites of the first three schools I Googled — Meadowridge in Maple Ridge, St. George’s
in Vancouver and St. Michael’s in Victoria — shows them to be unanimous in their commitment to developing a community of learners whose education is conducted in well-appointed, bricks-and mortar facilities by experts teaching to small classes. All of them emphasize wideranging opportunities for extra-curricular activities that involve students learning — and playing — together. Leaving aside the fact that the fees exacted for
enrolment are beyond the means of most of his readers, Mr. Fletcher might note that the private schools’ educational philosophy and vision are largely interchangeable with those of his and my local public high school. O n c e a g a i n , M r. Fletcher’s analysis of an issue is hampered by an ideological myopia; in this case, that public education in its current form is headed for extinction in the face of the “digital revolution,” which will render schools as meet-
ing places obsolete and teachers and their troublesome union irrelevant when our children are occupied in “self-directed learning.” From what I can gather from his description, this involves handing out digital textbooks. After that, it seems, students are on their own to make their own way, a prospect not likely to reassure the parents of even the most capable and self-reliant teenager. Learning, like much of human activity, is so-
cial, the truth of which is understood by educators in both the private and public systems. The same reasons that lead us to invite relative strangers to our houses for book clubs and that make dinner-party-by-Skype a digital revolution nobody wants to join are understood by the vast majority of parents who, when asked, want their children to attend the neighbourhood schools that are integral to the fabric of their communities. This, evidently, is what
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TOM FLETCHER Mr. Fletcher would have us forego in pursuit of his tiresome denigration of public education and of the teachers and support staff whose work he plainly neither understands nor values. Iain Fisher, Coquitlam
PoCo principal’s letter is ‘illogical, inaccurate and hyperbolic’ The Editor Re. “Your children go to a great school” (The Tri-City News, Sept. 12). It used to be that a hero was someone who ran into a burning building to save a small child. Now, hero status (in School District 43) requires only an illogical, inaccurate and hyperbolic email by school principal Kevin Akins to Cedar Drive elementary school parents.
Illogical? Where does Mr. Akins think the money taken from his school supplies budget went? It went to teachers’ salaries, of course. Is he advocating restoring his supplies budget by reducing teachers’ pay? Or can he somehow “make magic” and increase both supplies funding and teacher salaries? If he had written “We should all pay more taxes,” I don’t think he
would be hailed as a hero. Inaccurate? Cedar Drive elementary’s budget cannot have dropped 87% ($158,000) when SD43’s budget for supplies and equipment has dropped just $1.5 million in total (from $9.3 million to $7.8 million) in 12 years. In that same period, SD43 salaries have increased by $57 million. Supplies and equipment expenses have decreased from 4.5% of the total budget
to 2.9% while salaries expenses have increased from 89.2% of the total to 90.7%. So exactly who is “doing more with less”? Hyperbolic? Did Cedar Drive elementary absorb more than 10% of the entire district’s supplies budget cuts over the past 12 years? Do the teachers there really labour under “deteriorating conditions” or have they had their share of $57 million in salary increases and
made do with a $1.5 million decrease in supplies and equipment? How can Akins state that his teachers are near miracle workers for dealing with “decreasing funding for every facet of the education system” when teacher salaries have increased in both absolute and proportionate terms in SD43? Akins doesn’t mention that reductions in school supply funding since
2002 have been partially offset by schools charging parents for the cost of supplies. Despite a 2006 court ruling, these charges (and lawsuits) continue. It is especially galling that Akins, now disingenuously notes that “the board office is supposed to deal with the media” and refuses to back up or even comment on his wildly inaccurate email. Ross Thomas, Coquitlam
The Editor, Re. “Mariner Way truck route talk” (The Tri-City News, Sept. 10). We were appalled to read the city of Coquitlam would even consider a truck route in Ranch Park. Is it not enough that we have to contend with speeding vehicles driving without due care and attention on Mariner and Como Lake, which has a posted speed limit of 50 km/h even though most drivers feel 60 to 80 km/h is more appropriate for them? Ranch Park is a family-oriented area and daily we see vehicles running the red light at Mariner and Hawser, both north and southbound — even with advance warning. Also, many private driveways and side roads lead onto Mariner Way, with some blind spots due to the curves in the road, which make entering Mariner risky. The city should erect a large sign reading: “Residential area: 50 km strictly enforced.” J. & D. Lentz, Coquitlam
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Fox route to be reviewed Safety concerns over new route By Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy NewS
PoCo Mayor Greg Moore at the Terry Fox Hometown Run. the new route “horrific” and“awful.” “We were crammed off to the side of Coast Meridian, with runners weaving in and out of the small kids on their bikes (who are wobbly at best) — no room at all to space out,”wrote one participant, who also said: “I heard police officers yelling to each other, asking who’s doing what, saw one near physical altercation and heard of several more and NUMEROUS complaints from runners/bikers and walkers alike on how terrible the route was as far as keeping traffic under control/stopped.” The same commenter
started down Prairie Avenue and wound its way in the subdivisions west of Coast Meridian Road. “Unfortunately, there have been a number of complaints from residents in those communities,” he said, “everything from ‘I can’t get my car out’ during the run to ‘This is disruptive.’” Mayor Greg Moore, whose father Bruce was the run emcee and Fox’s high school coach, said city council believes the new route is “fabulous” and will stay. “I thought that it felt much more community oriented than the past route because everybody — walking and riding — got to see each other unlike before, when it was just at the finish line,” Moore said. He agreed, however, that the run layout needs to be wider. “I don’t think a lot of people are going to mind if some roads are blocked off for a short time for the Terry Fox Run,”he said. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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Big numbers for Fox Runs Terry Fox Runs in B.C. and the Yukon recorded big numbers on Sunday. “It was a great day,” said provincial director Donna White of the Port Coquitlam-based Terry Fox Foundation, which oversaw 112 community runs on Sunday, including four in the TriCities. While the official numbers are still rolling in for the province and territory, the organizer for the Hometown Run in PoCo counted his event as a success. Some 4,000 people turned up and donated about $62,000 to fight cancer — up from around $50,000 last year. Dave Teixeira said that amount is “more than $1 per PoCo resident, keeping in line with Terry’s goal of $1 per Canadian during his Marathon of Hope.” The Hometown Run also had a Fox family member present: Terry’s sister, Judi, who runs the foundation’s international division, ad-
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JEREMY PEARCE dressed the crowd. The Coquitlam event collected $25,000 for the foundation, another boost from the $15,000 in 2013. In Port Moody, organizer Mike Clay, the city’s mayor, also reported a strong showing, with 400 Shoreline Trail runners and volunteers — an increase of 100 people — who gathered more than $7,500 for the cause, on par with last year. And in Anmore, organizer Gord Bytelaar also said more people came out — 82 versus 75 last year — and raised $1,573 for the foundation, about the
Simon Fraser U n i ve r s i t y, w h e r e Terry Fox was a student when he launched his Marathon of Hope, last week named a Coquitlam student-athlete as its 2014 Terry Fox Gold Medal recipient. The award for Jeremy Pearce means three terms of free tuition, a $1,000 cash prize, a gold medal and a plaque. The award, which will be presented by SFU president Andrew Petter on Sept. 24 during the school’s Terry’s CAUSE on Campus Walk/Run, is given to a student who has faced adversity and challenges in his or her life. • Hometown Run shirts and hats are still available for purchase at the BC/Yukon head office of the Terry Fox Foundation (2669 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam). T-shirts are $25 and hats are $20. Call 604-464-2666 for details. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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An end to the public school teachers’ strike is good news for students, teachers and the Terry Fox Theatre schedule. The theatre, located at Terry Fox secondary in Port Coquitlam, was able to stay open during the teachers’ strike because it’s both a community and school facility, similar to a daycare operating on school grounds but there were some cancellations, said general manager Mandara Lebovitz. “It is exciting news,” she said of the reports yesterday that schools would likely be back in session next week. Coquitlam school district took over operation of the theatre from a non-profit society about a year ago and with the changeover came a new mandate: getting students involved as much as possible, whether as an audience or to interact with performers through seminars and workshops. Lebovitz said the aim is to encourage more involvement in the school’s theatre program, noting that Fox secondary — despite its top-notch theatre — is better known for its strong athletics department. “It’s a sensitive time for us and we’re just thankful we’re able to be open with the blessing of the [Coquitlam Teachers’ Association] and the district,” said Lebovitz as the strike continued into the second week of September. Community bookings, such as the Supernatural
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television show that was filming for about three weeks in August and September went ahead as planned but two performances that were to involve students and teachers were cancelled. One such concert by modern folk singer T. Nile had to be postponed (the rescheduled date is yet to be determined) because much of the audience was to be the Terry Fox students who were also set to take part in a workshop with the artist. Also cancelled was the Blues Brothers concert, which was to be a fundraising event for the school’s athletics department. But with the BC Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government reaching a tentative deal early Tuesday morning, the rest of the theatre’s schedule looks ready to go ahead as planned, Lebovitz said. That means Fox’s theatre production for the 2014/’15 season can start scheduled rehearsals on Sept. 29. Rock the Fox rehearsals will also not have to be curtailed. And Fox students will even get to look forward to more than just classes, books and homework next week. Lebovitz hinted at some intriguing new offerings that are in the works, saying, “The theatre is working on of-
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Trustee Robinson calls it a career After five terms as a Coquitlam school trustee, Brian Robinson is calling it quits, saying it’s time to pass on the torch. “I will be 78 this November and feel that a further four years would not be wise,” the veteran trustee said in a press release. “I would hate to be the cause of a byelection.” Robinson began his political career in 1976 when he won a seat on Coquitlam city council. In 1999, he turned his attention to education, becoming a Coquitlam school trustee when the district, the third largest in B.C., was entering a period of growth. So far, two other incumbents have announced their intentions to run in the Nov. 15 civic election: Port Moody trustees Melissa Hyndes and Keith Watkins. Other trustee candidates who have announced are: Jodie Wickens, Carol Cahoon and Shari O’Neill in Coquitlam; Celia Chiang in Anmore/Belcarra; Jeanette Jackson in Port Moody; and Michael Thomas in Port Coquitlam.
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GVHBA to hold Fall Home Renovation Show next month By Kerry Vital If renovations are on your to-do list, you can’t miss the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association Fall Home Renovation Show on Saturday Oct. 4 and Sunday Oct. 5 at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Theatre in Coquitlam. Presented in partnership with the Better Business Bureau, the free show will focus on professional renovation information and education. The collaboration between the GVHBA and BBB aims to bring homeowners the largest one-stop source of Vancouver’s top professional builders and renovators. The show is completely devoted to renovations, and the popular Ask a Pro booth will be onsite and providing complimentary 30-minute one-on-one consultations to homeowners
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West Coast luxury by Teragon Developments A two-and-a-half-year renovation updated the home from 1928 with technology and features that would have never been imaginable when the house was originally built. By Kerry Vital Vancouver’s Shaughnessy neighbourhood is full of heritage-style homes nestled in lush greenery. Many of the homes take their inspiration from the history of the area, and one of Teragon Developments and Construction’s recent renovations is no exception. The home, which blends Tudor architecture with Art Deco, also offers modern amenities that no one would have imagined when the original home was built in 1928. “This was an intense renovation,” says Lars Van Linge, president of Teragon Developments, adding that it took place over two and a half years, and includes an entirely new foundation for the home to allow for an increase in ceiling height and usable space. The original home was the same size as the finished product (approximately 10,000 square feet), but was old and out of date. The family of four brought in Van Linge and his team to build a home that can truly be considered a luxury estate. Now known as The Mayfair, the home is seriously stunning. The curb appeal is incredible, with leaded windows, wood beams, brickwork and a travertine and natural stone walkway. Tudor arches are featured throughout,
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Android, depending on what kind of mobile phone you have. All of them require devices that are compatible, such as lightbulbs, thermostats, wall switches and dimmers, just to name a few, but can be an easy way to integrate automation into your home. If security is an important consideration for you, investigate downloading an app that turns an old phone or tablet into a motion detector camera. You can then set it up to turn on when it senses motion and record what’s going on around it. There are also apps on the market that allow you to control your locks. A lock that is compatible with your phone is necessary, but allows you to lock and unlock your home with your smartphone, as well as give “keys” to friends and family. No more having to give out spare keys that might get lost! Technology is an integral part of most homeowners’ lives, whether it’s through their television, computers or phones. The ability to control your home from afar is just the latest innovation.
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Stepping up on a new set of stairs The staircase is often one of the biggest focal points in the house, and a lot more goes into choosing one than just picking the materials. By Kerry Vital
A new staircase can be a stairway to heaven, whether it’s in a new home or as part of a renovation. Styles and materials vary, allowing homeowners to get creative. “Styles in staircases right now range hugely,” says Scott Inman of SI Custom Creations. “In a modern home, it’s all about minimal sight lines and super clean lines, while in a more traditional home, we’re seeing more ornate, wrought-iron scrolled designs.” John Hutton of Westcoast Moulding and Millwork is seeing a similar pattern. “Black metal is very popular for spindles right now,” he says. “They are available in both traditional and more contemporary styles. You have plenty of options, whether you’re looking for something ornate or more simple.” There are several important parts of the stairway that homeowners need to know, including the spindles (also called balusters), hand rails, newel posts and the treads. All of these combine to make for something that can be considered a conversation piece in itself. “The staircase is often the biggest focal point in the house,” Inman says. “It’s sometimes the first thing you see
when you walk in.” If you’re looking for something extremely modern, glass has become a trend in high-end homes and commercial spaces. Whether it’s just the railings or the entire staircase including the treads, glass is available in a variety of thicknesses, colours and patterns. Trends in staircases come and go, and even the materials used to build the staircase are subject to popularity. “People are straying away from wood spindles,” Inman says. “They’re looking for cleaner lines; iron or steel spindles are quite popular.” Another thing he notes as being outdated now are ornate wood scrolls on the staircase. “Paint grade stairs are out,” says Hutton. Paint grade means a grade of lumber that requires painting to hide defects. When it comes to stairs, it usually means light-coloured spindles and newel posts, Hutton notes. However, wood is still a popular choice for the hand rail. “Black walnut to cherry to maple,” says Hutton. “They’re all popular. Maple is the most popular right now, but we can make a rail out of any species of wood.” Whether you’re renovating your home or building a new home, having
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Vancouver Home + Design Show returns to BC Place By Kerry Vital The annual Vancouver Home + Design Show will return to BC Place starting on Oct. 16, showcasing the latest trends and tips for homeowners. Among the highlights this year will be celebrity guests such as Bryan Baeumler, host of HGTV’s Leave it to Bryan and House of Bryan, and celebrity interior designers Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan, currently stars of Cottage Life TV’s Colin and Justin’s Cabin Pressure. “We are so excited to welcome our favourite designing duo back to the Vancouver Home + Design Show!” says Jill Kivett, regional director at Marketplace Events. who owns and operates the Vancouver Home + Design Show. “Colin and Justin made their Vancouver debut at our show in spring 2007, and we can’t wait for our show-goers to get re-acquainted. From their signature humour to their spot-on design savvy, our crowds are definitely in for a well-deserved treat.” The Metrie Main Stage will host several local experts, including Jamie Banfield of Jamie Banfield Design, Sarah Gallop of Sarah Gallop Design Inc. and Leigh-Ann Perrrault, a DIY blogger and regular contributor to Cityline.
Other highlights include the Samsung Tag Team Kitchen Challenge, indoor street market Portobello West and Ask A Designer, among others. “The show is a big place, so visitors should make sure to stop by the Florform Lounge designed by Megan Baker, where they can kick back in style with a drink and a snack,” says assistant show manager Tyson Kidd. Come prepared with your design questions and you’ll be sure to find some inspiration. “Good design is all about finding your personal style and translating it effectively and affordably into everyday life,” says Kivett. “We’re looking to give every single person to walk through our show at least one tip they can use in their space, whether they rent or own. It’s take-home advice in its finest form.” “The Vancouver Home + Design Show is where many local designers, decorators and cutting-edge furniture companies got their start and first made a mark on the home improvement industry,” says Kidd. “Inspiration, expert advice and world-class services and products abound!” The show runs until Sunday Oct. 19. For more information about the show and to purchase tickets, visit www.vancouverhomeshow.com. Tickets will also be available at BC Place.
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By Kerry Vital A plain painted wall can be boring and tired. Adding interior finishings can not only raise the value of your home, but also add some visual interest and distinction to a space. “For too long in this industry, it’s been difficult to pull together beautiful designs because selecting and purchasing moulding, trim elements and interior doors has consisted of a complicated process,� says Jan Rutgers, Director, Product Development for Metrie. “With our new Finishing Collections, gone are the days of rummaging through bins to find the best casing to match the dimensions of your baseboard.� Now, you can find pretty much everything on the market. “A few trends we are seeing include painting trim and walls the same colour,� says Rutgers. “We’re also seeing a trend of designers using unique wood stains for signature looks.� Changing up the look of your room can be as easy as installing Materials differ, but certain woods are still crown mouldings or interesting millwork. It will give you a big classic and used most often. impact on a lower budget. “The mainstays are oak, poplar and maple,� Photos supplied by Metrie says John Hutton of Westcoast Moulding & Millwork. “Really any wood can be shaped into Another thing to keep in mind is the a moulding, but really soft species such as cotsize of the room. If you have high ceilings, tonwood don’t shape as easily and are more easily damaged.� a wider moulding might fit perfectly, but He also notes that exotic woods such as batu, cherry from you wouldn’t install that same moulding in North America or Brazil and black walnut are also coming a room with a lower ceiling as it can make onto the market. it look smaller. You want to keep the size of When choosing what type of trim to install in your home, moulding in proportion with the size of the it’s best to consult a professional. room and height of the ceiling. “We look at the style of your home and recommend opOne of the great things about interior fintions,� says Hutton. “Everyone is different, and we have differishings is its ability to transform your space. ent products to suit them.� “Create texture within a room by simply Hutton’s biggest tip is to do your research and know what adding trim to your walls,� says Rutgers. you’re looking for. He also recommends choosing a moulding “Simple panel moulding can give a big that will fit the space and the other items you’ve chosen. impact without having to invest in expensive “You want to keep it symmetrical,� he says. “You don’t want art.� a huge moulding and small baseboards.� 26, 2011, B1 Tri-City News Wednesday, October www.tricitynews.com
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You have made the difficult decisions about what clothes to keep and what to toss or donate. You have ruthlessly gone through all your drawers and cupboards, including the dreaded ‘I don’t know where to put it so I’ll just stick it in the catchall drawer until later’ drawer. We all have one of those; I could probably build a summer house including electrical and plumbing out of mine! You have resisted the temptation to keep things ‘just in case’ and passed it on to someone who could really use it, and now comes the reward. Could this be the time to call in the experts, to create custom storage solutions unique to your needs? To finally get rid of those sagging rails and shoe jumble at the bottom of your closet? Chris Isfeld, along with his brother Brett, are partners in the custom closet design company Designer Closet Guys. Isfeld, an engineer by training, came to B.C. after graduating to work for a plastic company who, among other things, made shelving products. In 2000 the general manager of the company and Isfeld decided to venture out on their own to start a company manufacturing
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A stylish wardrobe starts in a well-organized closet By Kerry Vital
An organized closet will save you time and headaches in the morning, whether your wardrobe is large or small. No longer having to search for that sweater you wanted to wear as the weather gets chillier is just one of the benefits of installing a custom closet. “Regardless of how small or large a space, designing a custom storage solution that maximizes every inch of space can make a world of difference in helping people get organized and reclaim their environment,” says Paige Adams, sales and marketing assistant for California Closets. She points out that there is no one-sizefits-all approach to a closet. Instead, the final design can be tailored to a client’s needs. “Options are endless when it comes to creating custom closets,” Adams says. “They are completely unique to each client and their specific needs.” Accessory items for closets include tie racks, belt racks, scarf racks, pull-out mirrors and pull-out hampers, Adams says. “Clients are often looking for the most innovative and highly functional design solutions that are both beautiful and unique to them,” she adds. Are you obsessed with shoes? Built-in shoe racks that hold boots, high heels, flats, dress shoes and everything in between are easy additions to a custom closet. You don’t have to do it alone however. “Hiring a professional is extremely beneficial in the development and creation of custom closets,” says Adams. Closet organizers have come a long way since the plain white wire shelving that many people grew up with. Adams notes that there are options for every budget. “Whether our clients prefer traditional
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Get help Sept. 23 & Oct. 9 living with dementia Sessions at Glen Pine and library The incidence rate of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is growing rapidly. That means more families have to cope with the issues of caregiving.
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‘Gift economy’ the topic tomorrow at the Gallery Is it truly better to give than receive? You can ponder that tomorrow in a talk about the “gift economy” tomorrow (Sept. 18) at the Tri-City Greendrinks meeting at the Gallery Bistro in Port Moody. According to a Greendrinks press release, the gift economy is based on the premise that transactions involving money separate people and preempt any relationship between buyer and seller; i.e., I give you something, you give me money, end of story. But in a gift economy, I give you something and you are grateful.You start thinking about ways you can help me or, maybe, you pay the gift forward to someone else — and relationships form and communities grow. Peter Endisch is a local environmental activist and a believer in paying it forward who is passionate about the gift economy model and is on the journey learning how to shed materialism and be truly part of the“new”economy. The Tri-City Greendrinks session runs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Gallery, located at 2411 Clarke St. in Port Moody. For more information, visit www.meetup. com/tricity-greendrinks. (And note that Greendrinks events are scent-free.)
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Yoga by the river Sept. 28 in Coquitlam #MyWatershedMoment will be at Colony Farm By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy NeWs
The benefits of enjoying nature and yoga will be combined in one special event at Colony Farm Regional Park to mark World Rivers Day on Sunday, Sept. 28. Yoga practitioners will be joining forces with the Watershed Watch Salmon Society, Simon Fraser University’s Centre for Community Development and the Kwikwetlem First Nation for what’s being called #MyWatershedMoment. Watershed Watch executive director Craig Orr said the goal of the event is to connect people with the idea that
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A large-scale yoga class will be held on Sunday, Sept. 28 next to the river in Colony Farm Regional Park in Coquitlam to mark World Rivers Day.
nature’s health benefits can only be protected if people make an effort to preserve the ecosystems. “ Th e s e r e s e a rc h ers have found that just spending a little time walking by a river, in a
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• PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society meeting, 1 p.m., community room, Leigh Square Gathering Place, PoCo. Bertha Washington Walker will share her 1950s interracial memoir, “Love at First Sight” (she will have a few books available for sale at $15). Info: pocoheritage. org. • Tri-City Greendrinks meets, 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Gallery Bistro, 2411 Clarke St., Port Moody. Topic: The Gift Economy. Info: www.meetup.com/ tricity-greendrinks. (Note: Greendrinks events are scent-free.)
FRIDAY, SEPT. 19
• “Creating a Better World” film screening and community discussion, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Three videos will be shown that tell a story of what people are doing to create a better world; they are meant to inspire and invite you to consider how each of us can also help create a better world. Refreshments and reception to follow the films. Info: 604-939-5513. Free parking behind church. • Historical Fiction Book Club meeting, 10:30 a.m., Heritage at Leigh Square, 2100–2253 Leigh Sq. (access off McAllister Street), PoCo. To begin the new book club season, discussion will be about which of last year’s books each club member liked best; they will also talk about books of historical fiction. Info: pocoheritage.org. • Circle of Friends, a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events, meets to plan events at 7 p.m., PoCo Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. Info: Nina, 604-9419032.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 20
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• Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association monthly meeting, 7 p.m.,Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr., Coquitlam; all Burke Mountain residents are invited. Info: 604-9412260 or 604-942-9725. p.m.; pickup area is from King Albert Avenue, south to Cape Horn Avenue, west to Montgomery Street and east to Mariner Way. Donations of all refundable containers can be left on your doorstep in bags or boxes marked “12th Coquitlam” if you will not be at home. You may also drop off empties at Mundy Road elementary school (corner of Austin and Mundy). Group accepts donations year round; email: bottles@ 12thcoquitlamscouting.ca to arrange pick-up.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 21
• Riverview Horticultural Centre Society will host arborist-led tree tour of urban forest at Riverview; the tour will leave at 1 p.m. from the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. For a site map, visit www.rhcs.org. Info: 604-290-9910.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 23
• Getting to Know Dementia, free Alzheimer Society of BC workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. Preregistration required: Lori Kelly or Kim McKercher, 604-298-0780, lkelly@ alzheimerbc.org or kmckercher@alzheimerbc.org.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24
• Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club small stamp auction for members and visitors, community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam; viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604941-9306.
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FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 • Culture Day at Glen Pine Pavilion – hands-on and interactive activities with the Glen Pine 50Plus Society groups and clubs, 3-8 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt. (Pinetree Way and Glen Drive), Coquitlam. Info: 604-927-6940.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28 • Volunteers needed for TD Tree Days tree planting, 9 a.m., Easthill Park, 800block Washington Drive, Port Moody. Registration: www.tdtreedays.com.
VOLUNTEERS • Volunteers wanted for all positions at Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop, located at 2811B Shaughnessy St., PoCo; applications available at the store during open hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Sundays. • Share food bank has an opportunity available
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for a lead food bank volunteer; the lead volunteer will work with a team of volunteers responsible for hamper distribution every Wednesday, and interact closely families and children living in poverty. The successful volunteer will have strong communication skills, experience interacting with the public, and the ability to assess situations as they arise. This volunteer position requires a minimum seven hour commitment every Wednesday for at least one year. Info: Heather at 604-931-2451 or heather.stacey@sharesociety.ca. The successful volunteer must complete a criminal record check. • Hyde Creek Watershed Society is looking for volunteers to assist with programs and operations; society is made up of volunteers of all ages who donate time that will fit their schedules. A few hours during the month would benefit this group. If you have an interest in helping with hatchery tours, building operations or event planning, email hydecreek. info@gmail.com. Info: www. hydcreek.org. • Volunteers wanted for Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Weekend Coffee
Program in the main lobby at ERH; openings for both Saturday and Sunday shifts. Info: 604-544-1470. • Crossroads Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam on Friday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606. • The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support are provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit www.options.bc.ca. and follow the link for the crisis line. Next training starts soon. • Canadian Cancer Society Greater Vancouver Region desperately seeks volunteer drivers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to primary cancer treatments. Drivers are required to have their own well-maintained, smokefree vehicle and a clean driving record. Volunteer drivers who use their own car are compensated for mileage. Volunteers need to be available weekdays
SEPT. 21: TREE PLANTERS
• Volunteers needed for TD Tree Days tree planting, 9 a.m., Marguerite Park, 1480 Marguerite St., Coquitlam. Registration: www. tdtreedays.com. (Another planting will take place on Sept. 28 at Easthill Park in Port Moody). during business hours. They will be screened and must undergo a short training session, and they are asked to commit to a minimum of one day per week for at least one year. Volunteers must familiarize themselves with the Canadian Cancer Society’s programs and services in order to share resources and information with clients. They should also be service-oriented, empathetic, patient and friendly. Info: www.cancervolunteer. ca or 604-215-5217. • PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-942-7506. • Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604-936-3624. • Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 18 with boys 7-14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604876-2447, Ext. 236 or www. bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Seniors Services Society needs volunteer drivers (must provide own vehicle) for seniors trans-
portation program. On call up to 4 hours a week to transport and assist senior clients to medical appointments. Volunteers are reimbursed for costs. More drivers are needed for Meals on Wheels (3 hours once a week). Volunteers also needed for reception Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-520-6621 or email volunteer@seniorsservicessociety.ca or visit www.seniorsservicessociety.ca. • Canadian Red Cross is recruiting volunteers for its PoCo Health Equipment Loan Service Depot; duties include client service, data entry and equipment maintenance; training is provided for all positions. Depot is located at #104– 1776 Broadway St. and is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Diane, 604-7096625 or stop by the depot to speak with a volunteer. • Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery is looking for volunteers to help with ongoing classes; time commitment is about two hours per class and classes run mainly in the fall and spring for preschoolers to adults. Info: 604-461-FISH (3474).
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TRI-CITY ARTS
CONTACT Janis Warren email: jwarren@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3034 • fax: 604-944-0703
A tribute to a relatively unknown musician Her massage therapist was insistent. And Cayla Brooke is now happy she was. She wanted the well-known Vancouver performer to listen to the songs of the late Eva Cassidy, an American singer and guitarist who played a wide range of musical styles. “I just kept rolling my eyes and thinking, ‘What could my massage therapist know about good music?’” Brooke recalled. “I was being very snotty.” Finally, after some prodding, Brooke got on the computer and researched Cassidy’s life. She was mesmerized with what she found. Brooke was soon mulling a narrative that she could translate to the stage and, in May 2013, she sat down and wrote it in a week. Four months later, it debuted at the Kay
Meek Centre in West Vancouver, where Brooke lives, and again there in May of this year. Last month, her tribute show that co-stars Tom Pickett won a standing ovation when it closed the Gabriola Theatre Festival. Next week, Brooke will BROOKE bring Eva Cassidy: How Can I Keep from Singing to the Evergreen Cultural Centre for six shows, including a matinee performance on Saturday. Brooke promises the Coquitlam audience will be entranced with Cassidy’s story, too. “New fans are born when they come to the show,” said Brooke, who was raised in Port Coquitlam. “They get a good taste of her and
so many people have emailed me afterward saying ‘Thank you so much for introducing me to her life.’” Brooke, who last performed at Evergreen in 2011 as Peggy Lee in Unforgettable: The Music of Nat King Cole, said it’s her “personal mission” to get the public acquainted with Cassidy’s legacy. A Washington D.C. native, Cassidy died in 1996 at 33 from melanoma, four years after she released her first album titled The Other Side, a set of duets with go-go musician Chuck Brown. In 2000, Cassidy had posthumous recognition when her music became popular in Britain with renditions of Fields of Gold and Over the Rainbow. Brooke believes her self-produced show, which was crowdfunded through Indegogo
online campaigns, has also contributed to a spike in sales of Cassidy’s CDs. And she plans to take the touring production up north soon. “There’s a bit of a buzz about this show,” she said. “It touches a lot of people in different ways. It’s the kind of show for everybody. People laugh and cry. They don’t cry just for the story but simply because the music is so beautiful.” • Eva Cassidy: How Can I Keep from Singing runs Sept. 23 to 27 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). A pre-show chat will be held on Sept. 23 at 7:15 p.m. with musical director and pianist Bill Sample. Call 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca for tickets. jwarren@tricitynews.com
Forging a story with metal By Janis Warren
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ore than 20 metalsmiths from a new group galvanized two years ago will show their bits, bobs and baubles in an exhibit opening tomorrow night (Thursday) at the Port Moody Arts Centre. Beyond the Precious is the second annual group display for the Vancouver Metal Arts Association, an organization modelled after the Seattle Metal Guild that was started in 2012 by well-known jewellery artists in Metro Vancouver. For its Port Moody show, which runs Sept. 18 to Oct. 9, the association will highlight the unique work of jewellery artisans and sculptors — from recent graduates to professionals — who tell stories about their cultural backgrounds, skills and interests with precious (i.e., gold and sterling silver) and non-precious (brass, copper, steel and nickel) metals. Among the participating VMAA members are Julie Kemble, Susan Remnant, Jan Smith and Urszula Petrowska, the latter being also a member of the Blackberry Artists’ Society who sometimes mans its gift shop at PMAC. “Telling a story through metalwork is basically like telling a story through sculpture,” said Petrowska, who will have three silver and Baltic amber pieces on show. “A form or three-dimensional shape, colour, the idea behind the shape or what the shape represents tells the story.” Meanwhile, also opening on Thursday is a new exhibit titled Bloom by Robert Shiozaki, a PMAC teacher who exhibits at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in Burnaby, and Kathryn Gibson O’Regan. The pair will give a talk about their work at PMAC on Oct. 9 to close the two visual art shows. jwarren@tricitynews.com
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TOP LEFT: A Bhuj Box by Julie Kemble (mixed metal, textile horsehair). TOP RIGHT: Threaded spoons by Stefanie Dueck (stainless steel, bronze). BELOW RIGHT: The Perfect Circle by Susan Remanant (silver, copper, enamel). BELOW LEFT: Princess Necklace by Patsy Kolesar, Simone Richmond and Su Foster (viterous enamel, copper, sterling silver, satin ribbon).
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Bringing sexy back? By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Roman Danylo dreads the day when his Comic Strippers show gets stale. Even after a couple of years of touring with fellow improvisers, the parody still feels “slightly giggly and exciting and weird” when they step on stage, he says. But when he regrets slapping on that bow tie and tight pants then Danylo will cut it loose. “It has a short shelf life,” he says. “Maybe one, two or three more years so we going to do this as much as we can… but it’s definitely no where near boring yet.” Audiences seem to agree. Across the country, in Australia and Las Vegas, the fake male stripper troupe has been playing to sold-out crowds with their hilarious antics. Last week, they launched their late summer/fall tour in the Okanagan, entertaining 300 people in Kelowna and another 400 in Salmon Arm. On Saturday, they’ll return to Coquitlam’s
Evergreen Cultural Centre (following soldout performances in February and June) with their “farmers’ tans,” shower scenes and choreographed dances. Afterward, the men are off to the U.S., Ontario and Alberta for more gigs. Danylo, who starred for five seasons on CTV’s Comedy Inc. and has appeared on Just For Laughs and The Debaters on CBC, said the main appeal of The Comic Strippers is playing up the irony. “Everyone is pretending that we’re sexy including us and everybody seems to enjoy that.” For their Coquitlam date on Sept. 20, Danylo (aka Chip Rock) will be joined by the original cast made up of David Milchard (Convos With My 2 Year Old) and Vancouver TheatreSports League regulars Michael Teigen, Pearce Visser, Ken Lawson and Chris Casillan. As for his next venture, Danylo will be back at the Evergreen in February with Milchard,
Strike camp, art demo Place des Arts has its first Day of the Arts camp of the season, running Friday, Sept. 19 — what was supposed to be Pro-D Day for students. Classes will run at the Maillardville centre as five blocks, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Kids in kindergarten to Grade 5 can take part in the pop art-themed day. To register, call 604664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca.
MAXWELL SHOW
A Port Coquitlam art association will host its first public demonstration since the summer break. O n We d n e s d a y, Sept. 24, Art Focus will welcome painter and graphic artist Denise Maxwell for a talk and show in the Outlet at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside PoCo city hall). The free event runs from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Popping, locking in Europe Three Tri-City teens will be among a group of dancers who will be representing Canada at the World Hip Hop championships in Germany this month. Kristina NishiBeckingham, Taylor Lintott and Brittany Tu c k e r a u d i t i o n e d and won spots on Team Canada and will compete in Bochum, Germany, from Sept. 24 to 28. Lintott and Tucker will be competing on the senior team while NishiBeckingham will compete on the junior team. The group has been fundraising since August, with events listed on their Facebook page (Team Canada Hip Hop 2014) and training under noted hip hop choreographer Paul Otterbein. Their last fundraising event before leaving for Germany is a showcase at the Langley Arts Centre on Sept. 21, where the young dancers will be showing their numbers and dancing with guest performers.
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Left to right: Kristina Nishi-Beckingham, Taylor Lintott and Brittany Tucker are part of the hip hop dance Team Canada competing at the world championships in Germany. event, Palette...eat, paint, create! is back to offer a relaxed, social environment to explore your creative side — not to mention a chance to gather with friends while doing something a bit out of the ordinary. “The success of the first Palette was how completely relaxed the group got,” said Michael Fera, events co-ordinator at the Coquitlam arts centre, noting the emphasis was on the experience — not the end result on the canvas. “It was about having fun and getting to know your
neighbour.” The upcoming Palette session will feature a tapas menu that includes a charcuterie plate, warmed olives, artisan breads and crackers, a selection of fine cheeses, a fruit plate and assorted petit fours. Anyone with dietary restrictions is encouraged to contact Fera at 604-664-1636 (ext. 34). • Palette...eat, paint, create! is on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Tickets are $25/person or $40/ two people, available at www.brownpapertickets.
A graphic design company is giving graduating students a chance to showcase their work while shining a light on mental health issues. Ted Lau, a Coquitlam resident and CEO of Ballistic Arts Media Studios Inc., established the MyAwesomeSelf contest as part of a leadership course he was taking. The contest tasks graduating design students in B.C. with creating a short video, poster or micro-website focused on mental health awareness. Lau wanted to give students a venue to showcase their work and put their creative spin on a difficult topic. “Mental health is an issue that has been very prevalent in our society, particularly with the Amanda Todd story recently,” Lau said. “And personally, as an entrepreneur, we struggle with that a lot.” Submissions are open until Sept. 30, after which they’ll be posted at MyAwesomeSelf.com for public voting for two weeks. The design with the most votes will win a $1,000 prize.
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Cressey sidelined as Express get ready for regular season By Gary McKenna ThE Tri-CiTy NEws
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Climber Darren Rezeli was one of a handful of contestants from across B.C., Washington and Oregon that took part in Saturday’s B.C. Tree Climbing Competition at Mundy Park. Will Koomjian took first in the men’s overall category, while Katey Bigelow won the title in the women’s division.
Slow pitch players thrive at Games Tri-City athletes have strong showing on the ball diamond By Gary McKenna ThE Tri-CiTy NEws
Len Damberger’s Zone 3 softball team may not have been the quickest team at last week’s B.C. Seniors Games, but they had more than enough experience. Their wisdom on the
baseball diamond propelled the squad, which is made up of nine members of Coquitlam’s Glen Pine and Dogwood Pavilion, to a silver medal in the men and women 65 years and older division. “I think we did very well,” said Damberger, the manager of the team. “We are all a bit older, but we have played a lot.” The team lost in 9-8 in extra innings in the finals to Zone 4, which is made up of players from
Vancouver and North Vancouver. Damberger and his teammates were not the only athletes to fare well at the Langley event. The Royals, which featured Brian Powell, Ted Bancroft and Bob Steeves of Coquitlam along with Ted Oliver, Everett Holmes and Gerry Sarich of Port Coquitlam took gold in the age 65 to 69 division men’s slow pitch tournament. They were joined by
the mens 70 and older slow pitch team, who also won gold with the help of PoCo athletes Dave Oster and Real Bilodeau and Coquitlam slugger Doug Turner. The women’s teams also had a strong showing in the slow pitch tournament. In the 60 and over division the Zone 3 squad, which featured Coquitlam athletes Vale Savage, Frances Hanson, Bonnie Godfrey and Diane Springer, also won a gold medal.
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Len Damberger and his Zone 3 team won a silver medal in the 65 year and older slow pitch baseball tournament at the 2014 B.C. Seniors Games.
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Coquitlam Express forward Jackson Cressey will miss the club’s first couple games of the regular season after a hit-from-behind sent him head first into the boards during an exhibition game against Powell River Friday night. Coach Barry Wolff told The Tri-City News on Tuesday that the 18-year-old received several stitches to his forehead and will likely miss this weekend’s games against Kelowna and Trail in the Interior. “He went to the hospital and they stitched him up,” Wolff said. “Other than that, he is feeling good.” Cressey was carried off the ice on a stretcher during Friday’s 4-3 win over Power River. The victory improved the team’s pre-season record to 2-3. Wolff said the club was anxious to being the regular season and begin their quest to defend the Fred Page Cup, the B.C. Hockey League’s top trophy. “We are excited to get going,” he said. “You never really know what you have until you play a few regular season games.” Coquitlam will play its first home games on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27 when the Prince George Spruce Kings visit the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex for back-toback matches. For more information about the team and the upcoming season, go to www.coquitlamexpress. ca sports@tricitynews.com
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Test skills at female hockey tryout The Tri-Cities Female Ice Hockey Association is hosting a free hockey clinic for beginners interested in getting involved in the sport. Th e B r i n g Yo u r Buddy Event will take place on Sept. 20, be-
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Motorsports enthusiasts Dennis Groundwater, left, and Keith Winterbottom, right, will be honoured this weekend at the Greater Vancouver Motorsports Society’s 14th annual induction ceremony. Groundwater will be recognized for his extensive racing experience, while Winterbottom will be inducted for his work restoring old vehicles.
tween 10:30 a.m. and noon at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex main rink as way of kicking off the upcoming hockey season. No experience is necessary and there will be free equipment
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Pair recognized for work on — and off — the race track Two Coquitlam residents are being honoured at the Greater Vancouver Motorsports Pioneer Society’s 14th annual induction ceremony in Surrey this weekend. Dennis Groundwater will be recognized for his contributions as a classic car collector and restorer, while Keith Winterbottom is being inducted as a pioneer drag racer. Winterbottom began his racing career in
1969 and has continued to race at drag strips through western Canada and the United States. He and his Hobo Racing Team have won numerous big races and multiple awards over his 45 years of competition and can still be found most weekends at the Mission Raceways. Groundwat er ha s been a hot rod hobbyist for over half a century, winning multiple awards for a pair of 1940 Fords he restored. A rare 1947
convertible took him eight years to reconstruct, while the 1948 Ford station wagon took him 16 years to bring back to life. The two men will join 17 others at the induction ceremony this weekend and 215 pioneers who have already been honoured. “The Motorsport Pioneers Society continues to recognize individuals who have made major contributions in past years as a way to
celebrate this history, said GVMPS president Jim Greenwood Motorsport enthusiasts are invited to the induction event, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20 between 1 and 5 p.m. at Shannon Hall at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. A $15 admission will be requested at the door and light snacks and beverages will be available. For more information go to www.gvmps.org.
and skate rentals available. There will also be coaches on hand to lead fun games and drills on the ice along with door prizes and giveaways. To register for the event email st2@shaw.ca.
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Members of Port Coquitlam’s Triumph Taekwondo club put on a demonstration at the first ever World Martial Arts Games at the Richmond Olympics Oval earlier this month.
PoCo taekwondo athletes Triumph at international event in Richmond Po r t C o q u i t l a m ’ s Triumph Taekwondo members were able to show off their skills at the the first ever World Martial Arts Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval earlier this month. The team of 25 students put on a special demonstration at the four-day event, saw athletes from all over the world attend and compete. The Triumph members put on a 45-minute program of skills and techniques, showing everything from forms to combat skills to power board breaking. “This was a great opportunity for mem-
bers of our traditional Taekwondo community to get in front of the world to show what we are all about,” said team organizer Kevin Reinelt. “The team had members ranging in age from 10 right up to age 50 and everyone had fun and did a great job.” Triumph Taekwondo was built in 2005 and is owned and operated by long-time PoCo resident Kevin and Ramona Reinelt. sports@tricitynews.com
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UBC Thunderbirds player Navid Mashinchi of Port Moody was
named Canada West’s third s t a r of the week after kicking off MAShinChi the CIS men’s soccer season with two game-winning goals. On Friday night, the top ranked UBC squad defeated Victoria in front of more than 1,900 Vikes fans by a score of 3-1. Mashinchi got the gamewinner in the 58th minute when he knocked in a cross from team-
mate Milad Mehrabi. He also assisted on the Thunderbirds’ first goal by Niall Cousens. Twenty-four hours later Mashinchi found the back of the net once again, this time in the 80th minute against the Fraser Valley Cascades in Abbotsford, B.C. Standing just inside the 18-yard box, he took a pass from Sean Einarsson and placed a beautiful shot to the lower-right corner of the net. The goal was the only one of the game as UBC improved to 2-0 on the season. sports@tricitynews.com
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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
RENO & REPAIR NO JOB TOO SMALL!
for the kid in you in the Classifieds!
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
Robert J. O’Brien
604-728-5643
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
NO Wood byproducts used
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
all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
When QUALITY Matters
17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
604-465-3189
341
PRESSURE WASHING
mikes hauling 604-516-9237
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
MIDAS CONSTRUCTION INC
Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620
604-251-3382
UNIQUE CONCRETE
Carpentry Services Remove & replace concrete sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, drainage.
DESIGN
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
FREE ESTIMATES
Member of BBB & WCB www.midascontruction.ca
CARPENTRY PAINTING DRYWALL TILES
Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca
Quality work - reasonable price
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
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MISC SERVICES .give and take tree service 778.872.8406
✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
604-465-1311
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MOVING & STORAGE
MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683
AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com
ELECTRICAL
TOTAL RENOVATIONS
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
Repair, Replace, Remodel...
SPECIALIZING IN
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
• Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771
604-537-4140
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
$59.00 Per Ton
Meadows Landscape Supply
Martin......778-355-5840
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Sell your Car! with the &ODVVLÀ HG
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Sell your vehicle FAST in the highest read community newspapers & largest online sites!
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Running this ad for 10yrs
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS Residential & Commercial
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience
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GARDENING
604-728-3009
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
Find FIND THE HOME OF YOUR s! DREAMS! Check out bcclassified.com’s Real Estate section in the 600’s.
300
LANDSCAPING
GREENWORX Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 604-782-4322
329 PAINTING & DECORATING COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING
S S S S
Yard Maintenance Hedge Trimming Tree Pruning Lawn Cuts S Weeding Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed.
Call John 778-867-8785
/LPLWHG Time Offer!
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
PAINT SPECIAL 275
TREE SERVICES
bikes or video games you crave, you'll find something
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
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
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Whether it's comic books, dirt
778-997-9582
1-800-663-5847
Email: harryoosta@gmail.com
SUNDECKS
10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721
ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB
(Turn right 1 road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver) 604-465-9812
Prompt & Reliable Call Harry @ 604-761-5132
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FREE ESTIMATES
EDUCATION/TUTORING
FINANCIAL SERVICES
16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows
*Kitchen Cabinets *Vanities *Crown Moulding *Finish Carpentry *More
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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Free Turf
Professional Quality Workmanship
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
(778)997-5757
All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates
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Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!
Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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
EXTRA
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EAGLE ROOFING
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
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
RUBBISH REMOVAL
All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
We Sell Weed...
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FIVE STAR ROOFING
*Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *Lawns *Hedges *Small Renos - fix it for a little, but for a benefit Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510
(604)465-1311
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
Pay-Less Pro Painting Summer EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
Serving Tri City 34 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.
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- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.
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www.tricitynews.com PETS PETS
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 P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILERS Ready Sept. 21st. Vet checked. $500. each. 778-899-3326
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 563
MISC. WANTED
RENTALS 706
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1866-960-0045 www.dollars4guns.com.
HANSRA FARM MARKET: FREE RANGE EGGS PLUS ORGANIC for sale. Hens roam in 6 acres. 18266 Old Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows (604)459-9393
560
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APARTMENT/CONDOS
HOUSING CO-OP 2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applications for three 1 bdrm apartments. Share purchase required. No Subsidies. Avail now.
Recycle your unused items, place a classified ad TODAY! www.bcclassified.com
551
GARAGE SALES
COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
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Call (604) 931-2670
WE BUY HOMES BC
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.
736
Professional Property Management Services
P.Meadows - Solaris Towers Concrete Hi-rise. 1 Bdrm +den 3rd floor. 650 sq/ft. Oct 1. $1100.
HALLS
HOMES FOR RENT
750
GARAGE SALES
Call for more info & to view
810
604-936-8432.
AUTO FINANCING
2007 Keystone Challenger Mint 33’, 3-slide. 2-bdrm, 2 bath. Travel or live-in. White Rock. 778-773-9033
845
604-937-5737 604-999-3227 COQUITLAM Near Mundy Park Furnished 2 bdrm ground level suite with private laundry, 3 closets. Nice area, near all amens, schools, bus & shopping.
$1050 incl utils/cable/internet.
Call 604-512-9947
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022
818
CARS - DOMESTIC
1983 Plymouth Horizon
Only 64,000/kms 4 door hatchback, 4/cyl, automatic, all season radials & comes with 2 mounted winter tires. Good cond.
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
$2200. Call 604-467-9938 The Scrapper
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1999 HONDA Civic DX, sunroof, a/c, excellent cond. $3000 o.b.o. 6 0 4 - 6 1 9 - 4 5 3 2 chad540@yahoo.com
PORT COQUITLAM north. Newer beaut 2bdr g/lvl ste avail now. Priv ent, full bath, lndry. $975 incl hydro, gas, cable & wireless net. Nr shops, schls, prks & trans. 1 yr lse. Sm dog ok, no cat. Call Stu 604-505-0450.
706 551
Good condition!!
TRANSPORTATION
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.
PORT COQUITLAM, Maryhill. Furn’d Bachelor ste Heat, hydro, cbl & net incl $700/mo. N/P. No drugs. Avail Oct 1st. Harold 604-941-9021.
No pets ~ Avail. Oct. 1st Ref.s & Credit check req’d
PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm T/H $810 - $830 and 3 Bdrm $1035. Quiet family complex, no pets. Call: 604-464-0034
RECREATIONAL/SALE
1990 23’ Slumber Queen 5th Wheel - Sleeps 4. with awning, solar panel, new fridge, bathrm with sink & shower/tub.
Austin & Marmont
BELCARRA, view, dock with lift, 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, Oct 1st. $2600/mo. Call Paul 604-505-8366
1 Bedroom ~ $795/mo. 2 Bedroom ~ $925/mo.
Visit our website for other rentals: www.profile-properties.com
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COQUITLAM CENTRAL
Port Coquitlam 1 bdrm in new house incl sep ldry, hydro & cable. $825m. Oct 1 NS/NP 604-552-0900
Heat SH/W S Parking
Call 604-464-7548
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
SUITES, LOWER
1.24 ace. 4 Bedrooms waterfront executive house; 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $3000/mo. 604-649-8987
Impeccably Clean! Good Apartment Sizes
752
TRANSPORTATION
Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers
604.465.7713
OLD MILL BOATHOUSE Waterfront banquet hall rentals in Port Moody. oldmillboathouse.com
APARTMENT/CONDO
GARAGE SALES
Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Onsite Manager
604-464-3550
RENTALS
14179 Reichenback Rd
PORT COQUITLAM
S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
721
Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value
Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)
551
Pitt Meadows Marina
PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
RENTALS
STORAGE
1 bdrm suite ~ $775
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
HOMES WANTED • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
706
604.465.7221
2 bdrm suite ~ $925
Call 604-464-4921
Huge & Bright ground floor 1025 sq/ft 1 Bdrm condo in Fraserview Village, M. Ridge. Surrounded by windows, looking out to private garden/patio. Tons of storage. Well-run 55+ Building. For your personal showing call Annette Halas @ 778-848-4505 Keller Williams Elite Realty
749
W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
COQUITLAM:
GARDEN COURT
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 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.
Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express
(604)936-5755
MISC. FOR SALE
Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.
19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows
Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.
REAL ESTATE
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS
Polo Club Apartments
Sorry no pets.
APPLIANCES
FOOD PRODUCTS
706
Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent.
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
536
APARTMENT/CONDO
Coquitlam:
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
OPEN HOUSE CO-OP LIVING
2 & 3 bedroom units available for $826 - $1100/mo 1205 Johnston (at Guildford) Coquitlam Close to all amenities (Transit, shopping schools and parks)
Saturday & Sunday • 12pm - 4pm Contact Sandy @ (604) 945-5864 Email Sandy@terramanagement.ca
In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On March 2, 2012, at the 1900 block of Coquitlam Avenue, Port Coquitlam, B.C., Peace Officer (s) of the Coquitlam RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $3,145.55 CAD, on or about 02:49 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2306, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil
Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov. bc. ca/civilforfeiture.The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
Celebrating Memories Garage Sale Saturday, September 20th, 9 am – 3pm Join us at Revera – Parkwood Manor as we partner with the Alzheimer’s Society to fundraise and raise awareness for Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Enjoy shopping at our garage sale, followed by a beverage, delicious snacks and BBQ hot dogs.
Through Revera Giving, all proceeds from the garage sale will support the Alzheimer’s Society of Coquitlam Region.
Find them here!
Parkwood Manor Bring a friend along, or come meet someone new!
In the classifieds.
1142 Dufferin St Coquitlam
604-941-7651 reveraliving.com
14801 08.14
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
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