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Coquitlam firefighters were called out early Thursday morning to battle a blaze in a strip mall at Barnet Highway and Falcon Drive that destroyed two restaurants: Sushi Mori and Pallas Athena.

COQUITLAM FIRE

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Coquitlam Fire and Rescue crews were busy mopping up a blaze Thursday morning that tore through a strip mall at Barnet Highway and Falcon Drive.

The stubborn fire, which destroyed two restaurants — Pallas Athena Greek and Sushi Mori — broke out at around 1:30 a.m. and firefighters battled through the night, finally knocking

down the blaze at around 8:30 a.m.

Coquitlam Fire Chief Wade Pierlot told The TriCity News the fire likely started in one of the restaurants and moved into the ceiling.

“When crews arrived, they found it heavily charred,” he said. “They started fighting it but the ceiling started to cave in on them so they went defensive.” see 2 BUSINESSES, page A4

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The Tri-Cities’ two police forces are gearing up for the 2016 arrival of the Evergreen Line with a request for new officers and research into expected crime trends.

Coquitlam RCMP is asking for 12 new officers over the next two years for a program dubbed E-Watch, which would have a primary focus on patrolling high-crime areas and add-

SUPT. CLAUDE WILCOTT ing foot patrols in Town Centre and around the

Evergreen Line stations.

“The idea of E-Watch is that they would work the peak periods,” Supt. Claude Wilcott told The Tri-City News, with general duty members working their regular 12-hour shifts and E-Watch officers working during busier times of the day and in locations identified as crime hot spots through the detachment’s bi-weekly CompStat meetings. see LINE NOT, page A7

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Port Moody’s Mossom Creek — alive with salmon thanks to the work of volunteers — should serve as an inspiration for state-ofthe-art sustainable development of the former Ioco lands, say members of the group that looks after the Mossom watershed and hatchery.

Ruth Foster and Rod MacVicar, who founded the hatchery, which is now run by the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society (BIMES), said the creek is home to several species of salmon and the forests are full of wildlife, and neither should be displaced by development in any plans for development of 232 acres bought by Brilliant Circle Group Investments Ltd. “We need an environment-first philosophy established at the onset of planning,” said MacVicar in a prepared statement. “We need a Brilliant commitment to stewardship of this land.”

Both Foster and MacVicar, who have been working on the creek and running education programs since 1976, are pleased from the outset that the developer’s architect, James Cheng, is reaching out to the group.

Cheng has already announced his intention to plan a community that respects the environment and he told The Tri-City News that his first order of busi-

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Mossom Creek (above) and its watershed (top) are crucial and the people who look after these areas want the owners of the former Imperial oil land in Port Moody and Anmore to take that into account. ness is to do an assessment of creeks in the area and talk with stream stewards.

“We have some experts, environment assessment people, we would like to commission a study — what are the native inhabitants, what should we do,” said Cheng, noting that Village Creek, which runs through the Ioco townsite, is choked with invasive blackberry.

He also said that Imperial Oil is digging out oil tanks next to houses on the now Brilliant-owned half of the townsite, which will prevent any oil leakage into the soil,

which could eventually leach into the creek.

“Imperial Oil has to deliver a clean site to us,” Cheng said.

Aside from the shortterm environmental considerations, the purchase by the Brilliant Circle Group of 232 acres in Port Moody and Anmore means David Avenue will have to be extended to accommodate additional traffic from new homes in the area.

But the right-of-way for that road is only 300 m upstream from Mossom Creek, and would require a bridge. Foster said protect-

ing the watershed is critical in any future development and will present challenges.

BIMES has an agreement to use the road to the hatchery, which is located on what is now Brilliant property, but Foster said the forest on both sides of the road and the creek is owned by the company and could potentially be developed.

“Where the housing can start has to be determined by a qualified environmental professional,” she said.

Foster also expressed concern about nearby North Schoolhouse Creek, saying work is needed to

protect environmental values of the area, she said.

MacVicar agreed and called on the city of Port Moody to set new landmark standards for green development in the city, which would address the region’s specific “geophysical and biotic communities.”

BIMES also plans to develop a vision and best practices for the watershed, and will seek city and community endorsement.

Said MacVicar: “We look forward to working with the new owners.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

A Vancouver architect who advised Imperial Oil for nearly a decade on its Ioco land holdings expects no sod to be turned on recently sold land in Anmore and Port Moody until a lengthy community planning process is undertaken.

And Michael Geller would like to see the two municipalities work together with architect James Cheng on a comprehensive plan for the 232 acres now owned by Brilliant Circle Group Investments Ltd. so the community is designed as a whole rather than piecemeal.

“I think one can anticipate an extensive community consultative process and one of the things I was hoping to see was a more joint planning process, given that the lands fall within both Anmore and Port Moody,” Geller said.

While comments from both Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay and Anmore Mayor John McEwen on the sale have been cautious, Geller said, the two appear to be on the same page when it comes to co-operation.

“I think that’s much more feasible today with Mike Clay and Mayor John McEwen, who seem to appreciate the need for more joint planning and collaboration, not just on the Ioco lands but on a broader range of issues of interest,” he said.

Geller also said Cheng is the right man for the job of planning for the future for the area because he has experience working with multiple stakeholders on projects that include heritage and environmental components.

Cheng previously told The Tri-City News that while he is noted for designing towers such as the Palisades and the Shangri-La, his work on designing the new Nordstrom building, Port Moody city hall and turning the former Vancouver Public Library building into a mixed-use development while maintaining its mid-century modern details are lesser known but still evidence of his experience in designing “intimate, human-scale developments.”

“To us, this is more satisfying,” Cheng said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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COQUITLAM FIRE

2 businesses destroyed, others are closed for now continued from front page

As of Thursday morning, investigators were still on scene and Pierlot said that it was too early to determine the cause of the blaze. No injuries had been reported and several shops remained closed.

Older buildings, Pierlot added, usually do not have fire barriers in the ceiling, creating a wide open space for fire to travel through, before dropping down into the various businesses.

“When it gets up there, it gets quite a void,” he said.

“We suspect it started in one of the restaurants but that could be incorrect. Fire does travel.”

The blaze caused several businesses to close Thursday, and possibly for longer, while they awaited a more thorough investigation from authorities, and repairs.

Peggy Mazzarolo, owner of Pallas Athena, said she received a call at about 2 a.m. Thursday from her security company informing her that an alarm had gone off at the restaurant’s back and front doors. But when she arrived, it was not an intruder she confronted but an inferno.

“My beautiful restaurant — gone,” said Mazzarolo,

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Firefighters worked through the night Thursday to battle a blaze that gutted two restaurants in a strip mall on Barnet Highway in Coquitlam. who expressed concern about 14 employees who are now out of work.

Mazzarolo and her husband purchased the restaurant four years ago and were in the process of building up a strong business.

“It was certainly getting there,” said Mazzarolo, who said with the building destroyed, she is not sure what the next step will be.

Next door at Gogo Custom Jewelry, water damage was the issue and

Raymond Shi, whose wife Gogo Jiang, makes the jewelry, said he was waiting to get in to further assess the damage. But from what he had been able to see, the ceiling, floor and counters were all soaked.

“It’s not ready to reopen,” said Shi, who was worried about the damage to the family-owned business that opened just three years ago.

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EVERGREEN LINE

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E-Watch officers stationed in various zones would take calls for service in those areas and provide high-visibility proactive enforcement, he said.

“So it’s not necessarily specific to the Evergreen Line, however traditionally, our crime hot spots are in and around Town Centre and up in Burquitlam, which will coincide with where the line will be,” Wilcott said.

Those stats were reinforced by a recent Transit Police study, which found the Evergreen Line isn’t expected to bring a sudden spike in crime levels.

The study used data from the PRIME records system to compare crime levels before and after the Canada Line was built as a way of predicting future trends along the Evergreen Line, and found little to indicate a significant impact on violent or property crime in the Tri-Cities, in part because it will replace an existing high-volume bus route that travels along a major transportation corridor.

It also found violent crime hot spots existed near the Canada Line stations before it opened in the summer of 2009, which

PMPD CHIEF CONST. CHRIS RATTENBURY is similar to Coquitlam stats for areas surrounding future Evergreen stations.

“We’ve been in consultation with a number of our neighbouring detachments on their experiences... and in order for us to continue to work on the crime reduction strategy, we need to have sufficient resources that can respond to those needs,” Wilcott said. “Our high-crime areas are in the same areas where the stations will be, so when you increase the number of people coming in, you’re going to increase the calls for service.”

The cost of the 12 new officers, if approved, would add $1.8 million to Coquitlam’s budget. Wilcott will be making a similar budget presentation to Port Coquitlam’s council; if that city decides not to help

fund the additional officers, a smaller number would remain within Coquitlam’s boundaries only.

Wilcott noted Coquitlam RCMP will take a “collaborative approach” with the Transit Police to target crime along the Evergreen Line.

Port Moody Police Department is also in discussions with the transit force on planning for the future transit line.

“We’re preparing a plan on how to move forward when the train comes in, and we’ll work with them in partnership... and we’ll work with them to explain to the community what the plan is,” said PMPD Chief Const. Chris Rattenbury.

He acknowledged that, given SkyTrain’s history in other areas, residents will be concerned about the potential for increased crime in Port Moody, and that a significant part of the work ahead will be communicating with the public on how security will be handled.

Informing those plans will be the Transit Police report, as well as PoMospecific research by SFU’s Institute for Canadian Urban Research Studies (ICURS).

Rattenbury said the SFU report is expected in the spring and will focus on

predicting crime trends based on potential growth anticipated with the new official community plan.

“Do we need more members, whether it’s one or two or three or four, or maybe we don’t need any,” Rattenbury said. “I can’t predict that just because the Evergreen Line is coming that calls for service are going to go up. I need something more concrete than that.”

The Transit Police report found that in Port Moody, similar to Coquitlam, crime hot spots are already located in areas where the stations will be located and the Evergreen Line isn’t expected to cause a significant spike, although Rattenbury said he expects to see some increase in service calls given the greater number of people moving through the area.

In the meantime, Rattenbury is looking at reorganizing the PoMo department to develop a “flex team” to assist with highdemand areas and integration of the Evergreen Line.

“It’s still in the development stages,” he said. “It’s shuffling bodies and trying to use existing bodies to leverage ourselves” for future needs. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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Cross Catchment Application Process 2015 - 2016

When Can My Child Start Kindergarten?

Parents can apply for a school outside of their neighbourhood catchment school. To do so you must complete a “Cross Catchment Application.”

Placement is based on space availability.

Children who are five years old on or before December 31, 2015 may enter school in September 2015.

You may defer your child’s enrolment until September 2016.

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Kindergarten registration within School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) will be held on February 3, 4, 5 in all elementary schools. Families that applied for a program of choice (Montessori, Bilingual Mandarin, Reggio and French Immersion) will be notified before Tuesday, February 3rd of their status in relation to their application. Families that are successful with their application for a program of choice will register their child at that school (more information will be communicated to those families). Families who were unable to secure a seat in a program of choice, for which they applied, need to register at their catchment school. If you are interested in registering your child in one of our Programs of Choice please visit www.sd43.bc.ca for more information on application deadlines.

Cross Catchment Process: Information on the cross catchment process can be obtained from the district website www.sd43.bc.ca.

The District is encouraging use of the electronic version of the application form accessed through the District website www.sd43.bc.ca beginning February 6th at 9:00 a.m.

The process will close on February 18th at 4:30 p.m.

To determine your catchment school, please access the school locator on the District website. If parents wish their child to attend an out of catchment school they will be provided the opportunity to apply for a cross catchment transfer, beginning on February 6, 2015 with the deadline of February 18, 2015 (visit our website for more information).

Application requirements can be found on the district website.

Students registering for kindergarten, who will have a sibling in attendance at an out of catchment school, do not need to fill out a cross catchment application and can register directly at that school (Sibling must be in attendance at the out of catchment school for September 2015).

All completed paper applications must be returned in person or by mail to the School District Office at 550 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, V3J 6A7 by the closing date.

Can I use my childcare facility address to determine my child’s school attendance area?

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SETTING IT STRAIGHT Re. “Best in art, film from SD43 high school students featured at Evergreen festival” (The Tri-City News, Jan. 21).

In the referenced story, as well as in the caption for the front-page photo (right), the incorrect date was published for the Emerging Talent art show opening reception. That event will be held on Sunday, Jan. 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam.

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Jamie Schwanebeck tries his hand at firefighting duties with the help of members of Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services a year after a house fire that took place on his birthday. best birthday he ever had.

He still gets emotional when talking about last year’s tragic fire and acknowledges that he will never forget what happened.

But the opportunity to meet some firefighters and have a nice time without having to worry, he said, has helped him take steps toward getting over his issues with birthday parties.

“I think it helped a lot,” he said. “I will still be a little

nervous but it won’t be as bad.”

PoCo Fire Capt. Shaun Neighbour, who organized Schwanebeck’s birthday with the help of Deputy Chief Randy Minaker and Coquitlam Capt. Paula Faedo, said it is not uncommon for people to suffer from post-traumatic stress following a fire. It can be a difficult event for anyone and it often helps to create positive memories around an event that may be causing

a person anxiety, he said.

“We thought it would do some good to put a positive spin on his birthday,” Neighbour said. “It is obviously a terrible thing to happen at his home. One year later, we are still trying to make it a positive.

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Like most elementary school kids, Jamie Schwanebeck always enjoyed celebrating his birthday.

But when last year’s festivities were interrupted by a grease fire that destroyed his family’s home and killed two pets, the Grade 7 Hope Lutheran school student began to associate the annual celebrations with tragedy.

“There was another little girl that had a birthday after his,” said Kristie DeJong, Schwanebeck’s mom. “He became very concerned that something bad would happen... It is going to be a lengthy process.”

So when Schwanebeck’s 13th birthday rolled around this month, members of Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services thought they would help ease the young boy’s nerves.

On Jan. 14, his mom woke him up with the news that he didn’t have to go to school that day. She told him that she wanted to take him out for lunch.

“She said it was a mental health day,” Schwanebeck said. “Then some firemen came to my house. They asked me my name. I said it was Jamie and I got to ride in a new fire truck to the fire hall. They got me geared up and everything.”

What followed was a birthday Schwanebeck will not soon forget.

First, he got to rip apart a wrecked car with the Jaws of Life. Then, with the help of PoCo Fire Hall No. 1 crew members, he operated a fire hose — one by hand and a second line by a remote control.

He also got to pop open a fire hydrant before walking back to the hall for a hamburger lunch with on-duty firefighters.

“I thought it was really cool,” he said. “It was just amazing.”

That night, Schwanebeck told his mom that it was the

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PORT COQUITLAM

Check out Fremont options & speak up Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

An issue that has for years been part of transportation planning discussions in Port Coquitlam will be a step closer to conclusion with a public input opportunity next week.

On Tuesday night, PoCo city staff will host an open house and town hall meeting at the Hyde Creek recreation centre to ask residents to pick their preferred route for the Fremont connector, a new road to link Burke Mountain with Lougheed Highway.

At the event, which takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. in the gym, participants can view display boards and speak with city staff, who will make a presentation at 7 p.m. A question-and-answer session with Mayor Greg Moore and city councillors will follow. The feedback councillors hear will form part of their vote, which is expected to happen this spring.

PoCo Coun. Glenn Pollock, chair of the city’s smart growth committee, said he’s looking forward to hearing directly from residents on Tuesday.

During the election campaign last November, Fremont was a hot topic, with candidates offering pros and cons of the three possible routes.

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Port Coquitlam Coun. Glenn Pollock chairs the city’s smart growth committee, which will make its recommendation to council on the alignment for the Fremont connector, which has long been in the works.

Get Fremont inFo at meetinG The East of Fremont and Cedar Drive Route Study open house and town hall meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Hyde Creek rec complex (1379 Laurier Ave.). Residents unable to attend can email comments to eastfremont@portcoquitlam.ca or mail: East of Fremont Route Study, city hall annex, 200-2564 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 3G4. Visit portcoquitlam/eastfremont for more information.

North of Prairie Avenue, the Cedar Drive option poses the smallest environmental impact but the alignment is considered dangerous, with the number of homes and nearby schools, some candidates said.

The Devon Road route makes sense as the city already owns the road rightof-way and it wouldn’t affect

many homeowners, other candidates argued, while the third option — under the power lines on the east side of Fremont — is attractive as it doesn’t interfere with residential or farming land, some contended.

The latter option — under the BC Hydro lines — is the first pick for the city of Coquitlam, which has

already included plans for that route in its official community plan.

Catherine Mohoruk, Coquitlam’s manager of transportation planning division, told The Tri-City News yesterday the city wants a grid network for the area and the Fremont Street alignment works best for its vision of Partington Creek, the easternmost of five Burke neighbourhoods.

Coquitlam hopes to have a formal written response to PoCo city staff before Tuesday’s open house, added Jozsef Dioszeghy, Coquitlam’s general manager of engineering and public works.

As well, the Agricultural Land Commission has notified PoCo city staff that it must be part of any alignment decision as farm land will be affected.

Laura Lee Richard, PoCo’s director of development services, stressed there’s no immediate plan to build the multi-million dollar connector anytime soon. As a result, PoCo council may ask for more studies and public consultation. “There’s lots of good comments coming out from the public,” Richard said, adding, “[Council] is going to have make that tough decision eventually.” jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

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t was the 8 a.m. concert band class. i was in Grade 10, or maybe 11. We were a big group — perhaps 50 of us — and as a bass player, i was tucked in the back row with the percussion section. there were three or four guys on instruments such as snare drums, tympani, cymbals. i don’t remember the song but kevin had the cymbals. the tune required one of those 1812 Overture-style flourishes — CRASH — and kevin was having a hard time.

We’d attended elementary school together. his house was just a couple hundred yards from the school. he was quirky. not in his behaviour but his english accent, big ears and a sharp nose set him apart. he was so painfully shy you had to strain to hear him at times. i also remember him as a kind and gentle kid. that day in band, all eyes were on him. the teacher stopped the song and told him to give the cymbals a real crash.

Clink. “come on kevin, a big crash!” the teacher demanded.

Clink. and so on, until the teacher lost his cool. “cOme On, keVin!” the room dissolved into laughter at the teacher’s frus-

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tration but also at kevin’s inexplicable inability to express himself. isn’t smashing cymbals the controlled mayhem all teens love? For some reason, kevin just couldn’t. years later, i wondered what life was like for kevin at that time. did he have many friends? didn’t seem to. Was he teased a lot? did he fit in somewhere?

For an average kid, the cymbal thing would just be embarrassing. i wondered if for kevin it was like another small stone placed upon a set of shoulders already carrying too many. a couple years earlier, i hung with a group of friends.

One guy was obese and we teased him relentlessly — silly names i won’t repeat. he was tough and smart, though, and gave as good as he got. i liked him as well as any of my friends but we exploited his vulnerability. at my last high school reunion, we caught up. he apologized — to me! — for how we treated each other. like i said, he gave as good as he got but i was an a-hole to him. and he was outnumbered. maybe it’s the fact we’ve both grown up. We’re parents now and consider some of our childhood behaviour not just childish, but cruel.

but it’s a different world now, too. the hurtful teasing, the names, the bullying — it still happens in schools today but those who challenge it are empowered. as for kevin, not long after we graduated from high school, he tried to rob a brinks truck in downtown Vancouver. he pried open the door, slashed a brinks guard in the face with a knife and tried to steal a handful of cash before fleeing. as he ran away, the other guard shot him in the buttocks. kevin kept running, out by the corner of howe and dunsmuir streets. the next gunshot hit him in the back of the head. that was it for kevin. his parents were shocked. he’d never had a brush with the law before, they said. but later, investigators found a bullet-proof vest, shotgun, steel-toed boots, ammunition, a small propane tank, firecrackers and an explosive device in his bedroom. after all these years, kevin was clearly preparing to express himself. i have no idea what kevin’s life was like. i have no clue the trajectory from that day in band class, from high school, from any of it to that horrible end. are the kevins of today having a better time? i hope so.

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Drivers, walkers: Act responsibly The Editor, It was a cold, dark, wet and miserable night on the north side of Port Coquitlam at 6:15 p.m. on Jan. 15. We were in our car and came around the corner from Prairie Avenue onto Coast Meridian heading north. We had to stop really quickly due to an incident involving two vehicles. The one (a big, black SUV) turned into the parking lot beside the old CIBC building and the other (a small, grey car) followed.

I remarked to my husband how nasty to have to deal with an accident in this weather at such a busy location.

We were stopped up at the traffic lights at Coast Meridian and Lincoln in the outside lane, when, in the inside lane, the same black vehicle was being honked at by the driver of the other vehicle that had been involved in the acci-

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You can comment on any story you read at www.tricitynews.com dent. The gentleman in the second vehicle looked panicked and knocked on the window of the car — I guess he needed help to stop the other vehicle from taking off, which happened as the light turned green. The black SUV took off around the corner down Lincoln.

Sadly, we were boxed in and could not offer assistance.

What a shame. Not only are drivers not owning up when they do something wrong, half of them do not believe they do anything wrong.

Over the past few weeks, vehicles have run red lights, turned left in front of us on their red light (ours was

green), cut us off on the road and in parking lots, driven way too fast for the conditions and are still not stopping at crosswalks, knocking people over.

What on Earth will it take to get the drivers to take stock of their poor driving habits and start to own up and in turn be more considerate when they are out there.

As for pedestrians, please buy reflective clothing or wear something bright. It is so hard for anyone to see you walking in your black clothes on a dark, wet night. No one can see you, half of you do not wait at crosswalks and corners to see if the driver is going to stop.

Do not assume you have the right to cross — eyeball the driver, wave to let them know you are there.

And thank them when they stop.

S. Mullen, Port Coquitlam

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The Editor, I noticed that city of Coquitlam garbage bins have a sturdy curved steel top to protect the garbage from the elements, yet so many bus stops have absolutely no shelter for the patrons.

I realize the fancy shelters with benches and tempered glass windows are quite expensive and suggest an affordable alternative. Install another 10-foot post about eight feet from the Bus Stop post, and install a 4x8 or 4x12 corrugated steel or aluminium roof on them at an angle.

There should be enough room under it for the transit patrons to stand under the shelter, and perhaps the garbage cans as well, while waiting for the bus.

What are the priorities?

Norbert Kaysser, Port Coquitlam

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The latest plunge in the loonie is making crossborder shopping and travel to the U.S. even more expensive.

The Canadian dollar dove from more than 83 cents U.S. to a low of 80.7 in trading Wednesday after a surprise decision by the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates by 0.25% in a bid to bolster

the economy against the effects of falling oil prices.

“It’s going to kill a lot of cross-border shopping, which is exactly what Canadian retailers want,” said SFU business professor Lindsay Meredith, noting the loonie is down nearly 20% from close to par two years ago.

“That’s going to be deadly for Whatcom County because they depend so much on B.C. shoppers.”

He denounced the interest rate move as an attempt by the Harper government to artificially deflate the loonie to prop up Ontario and Quebec manufacturers

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Marijuana stores have been sprouting all over Washington State since retail trade in the drug was legalized in a referendum, but the first one has now opened within walking distance of the B.C. border.

Evergreen Cannabis is aimed squarely at the Canadian market and its Blaine storefront at 922 Peace Portal Drive — with a sign that reads “recreational marijuana store” — is within sight of both the Peace Arch and White Rock.

“I know I am controversial because I am close to the border,” owner Jake Lamont, a Birch Bay resident, told Black Press this week.

To the U.S. border guards stationed just to the north, marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, even though it’s been more than two years since the state voted to legalize possession by adults of up to an ounce and license a network of growers and retailers.

“I don’t worry about it any more,” said Lamont, who expects the Washington and Colorado legalization experiment will be replicated across the U.S. But he warns his Canadian customers to be careful — bringing weed back to B.C. can result in seizure and criminal charges.

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Evergreen’s dried pot, priced at $18.83 a gram, comes with warning labels advising it’s for consumption in Washington State only.

But that poses a challenge for cannabis tourists coming from B.C. “The problem is what you do with it once you buy it — where do you smoke it?” asked Blaine immigration lawyer Len Saunders.

“You’re not supposed to be smoking it in public.”

Saunders also advises Canadian pot enthusiasts to be careful how they answer questions from U.S. border authorities.

“If you admit you’re coming down to buy marijuana or that you’ve ever smoked marijuana in the past, you’re going to get denied entry — period.”

Visitors who deny plans to go pot shopping may be taking a risk if they then immediately park at the nearby pot store, he added.

“It’s literally under the noses of the federal government,” Saunders said.

“That’s the irony of this — that it’s still illegal federally but you can buy it within walking distance of the border.”

Lamont said he and his partners are considering opening a private club for marijuana users in Blaine to offer customers a legal smoking lounge.

“It’s necessary for people who are are traveling, on vacation or whatnot to have a place for them to go,” Lamont said. “And it’s especially important to Canadians who are going to be my main clientele.”

and “bail out” oil producers, who gain because they sell oil in U.S. dollars but pay most costs in Canadian.

“This is about votes and the next election,” Meredith said.

But he predicted B.C. will also gain because it will help the forest industry sell more lumber to the U.S. “The losers are Canadian consumers. To the extent we buy imported products we get hammered more.”

Fruit and vegetables from California will go up in price due to the currency drop, he predicted, despite lower transportation costs.

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Family literacy is more than reading books — it can include simple, daily tasks like shopping, playing games or following a recipe to cook a meal, says Barb Mancell. story in many young households, except that the father also got up and read Harry Potter to mom and babe — it turned out the story about childhood wizarding was popular with all three of them.

“Their baby got to hear all about Harry Potter when he was born,” Mancell said, encouraging people to get their family literacy stories in to her by Jan. 31 at tricitiesliteracy@gmail.com.

There are also many opportunities to participate in family literacy experiences next week. The following are just a few: • Bingo at Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam, Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Pick up your bingo card and get your dabber ready for some fam-

ily-friendly fun to celebrate Family Literacy Day. Prizes will be awarded. Everyone welcome, no registration required.

• A book swap, Lego and more at Coquitlam Public Library, Tuesday, Jan 27 (Poirier branch) or Wednesday, Jan. 28 (City Centre branch): Bring one book for children or teens and swap for another — good condition items only, please. The event is drop-in and no registration is required.

• Stories, crafts and creative games for preschoolers and their parents or caregivers at Port Moody Public Library, Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: The library will become a preschooler’s paradise: squish fingerpaints,

romp in confetti castles, sing along in an all-ages storytime or play some active language games.

• Family Play and Learning Night at Coquitlam Centre mall, Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Meet on the lower level outside the Hudson’s Bay. This month’s theme is Read, Write, Speak, and Listen — Together!

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For more information about family literacy programs in the Tri-Cities, email Mancell at tricitiesliteracy@gmail.com. For more information about Family Literacy Day, visit abclifeliteracy.ca. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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The Port Moody Winter Farmers Market is hosting a workshop series to get gardeners going for spring and the market’s executive director, Tabitha McLoughlin, said the workshop series is a good place to get started.

“This grant gives us the resources we need to create a program that is useful, tangible and has the potential to change behaviours in the community,” she said.

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“Literacy is all your everyday stuff. People don’t realize what learning experiences there are happening in your home every day,” explained Mancell, whose Tri-Cities Literacy Committee runs several family literacy programs as well as adult and English Language Learner programs in the region.

Putting together a grocery list, reading a recipe with your kids, even searching the internet for interesting websites can be considered a form of literacy education, said Mancell, who is celebrating Family Literacy Week next week with a contest to highlight the importance of literacy starting in the home.

Family literacy refers to the many ways families develop and use literacy skills, from enjoying a storybook together, to playing with word games and even singing. Parents are invited to submit their family literacy stories to Mancell for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate at Chapter’s.

“This is just a simple way to get the word out,” she said. “Last year, the contest was very successful.”

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TRI-CITY BUSINESS

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An old and prominent Coquitlam business is now out of business.

On Wednesday, staff with Williams Moving and Storage — a company that has been in the city for more than 30 years — were told at an afternoon meeting and conference call it would be filing for bankruptcy and ceasing operations after 86 years.

The firm had been “trading unprofitably” for some time and wasn’t able to restructure “in the current economic and competitive environment,” according to a company notice. The news does not affect Williams branches in Cranbrook and Lethbridge, Alta.

Yesterday, no one from Williams was available for comment. Its website had also been shut down.

An email to president and CEO Jim Williams was returned with the following message: “Please be advised that Williams Moving & Storage (B.C.) Ltd. (“Williams”) intends on filing a Notice of Intention to Make a Proposal (“NOI”) under subsection 50.4(1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. Williams intends on filing a NOI as soon as possible and Deloitte Restructuring Inc. will be named as Trustee under the NOI. All trade and operations of Williams will cease, effective immediately.”

A Deloitte spokesperson did not return a request for comment as The TriCity News went to print Thursday.

Unifor Local 114 said its representatives were due to meet with Williams officials on Thursday. Both union and non-union workers with Williams likely won’t get their last paycheques and all accumulated banked hours won’t be paid out, the union said in a release.

“This is a very stressful and sickening time for our members and their families, who have just found out that their jobs and benefits are gone,” Local 411 stated.

David Munro, the city of Coquitlam’s manager of economic development, said he was shocked to learn of the closure. Last week, Target announced it

TRI-CITY CRIME

Coq. man to trial for sexual assault Alleged assault took place at bus station saraH PaYne

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A trial date has been set for a 49-year-old Coquitlam man charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl on a bus in late November.

The man is known to police as a prolific offender and is on Canada’s high-risk sex offender program.

According to Transit Police, the Coquitlam student was waiting for a bus at about 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24 at the Lougheed Town Centre bus loop when she was approached by an older man who touched her while making inappropriate comments. When she boarded, the bus the man followed and sat down beside her. He continued to make inappropriate comments and sexually assaulted her before getting off the bus.

Police arrested the suspect at his Coquitlam home three days later.

John Walter Sebela was charged with sexual assault and remains in custody. His trial is scheduled for March 25 at B.C. Provincial Court in Port Coquitlam.

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CONDOLeNCes

Coquitlam RCMP are reaching out to help support the family of an Alberta RCMP officer shot in the line of duty on Jan. 17.

Const. David Wynn, 42, died in hospital Wednesday morning. He was shot in the head while responding to a call at a St. Albert casino just outside of Edmonton and never regained consciousness.

As a way of expressing support for Wynn’s family, friends and fellow officers in St. Albert, the Coquitlam RCMP has set up condolence books at the main detachment (2986 Guildford Way, Coquitlam) and at its community police stations (552 Clarke Rd. and 1059 Ridgeway Ave. in Coquitlam, 3312 Coast Meridian Rd. and 2581 Mary Hill Rd. in Port Coquitlam).

People can also email their condolences to Condolences_Condoleances@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

launched its 87-77-77 text service, which allows passengers to report problems on transit so that officers can be dispatched immediately and improve their chances of arrest.

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HYDRO SCAM

Coquitlam RCMP is warning Tri-City residents and business owners not to fall for a BC Hydro scam.

On Jan. 13, a local business received two phone calls from a 1-800 number. The caller claimed to be with BC Hydro and informed the shopkeeper they had one hour to purchase money orders totalling nearly

$2,000 to pay for their overdue power bill, otherwise their power would be shut off.

“Fortunately, the shopkeeper didn’t fall for the scam and reported the call to police so we can prevent others from being victimized,” Cpl. Jamie Chung said in a press release.

BC Hydro does not demand payment to be paid specifically by money orders for overdue accounts.

Anyone who receives such a call is asked to hang up and call BC Hydro at 1-800-BCHYDRO or 1-800-224-9376 to verify the legitimacy of the call. @spayneTC

would leave Canada, cutting more than 100 jobs from its store at Coquitlam Centre mall.

“The city has been working hard to develop a business environment where businesses in our community thrive, however, we understand that today’s economic climate can be very challenging,” Munro said. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

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PORT MOODY

Grants to be sought for PM arts centre overruns Sarah Payne The Tri-CiTy News

POMO MAYOR MIKE CLAY $10,400 for landscaping.

Some of the costs were absorbed by the contingency budget but the report indicates $13,000 remained outstanding.

The report also details additional costs being borne by the Port Moody Arts Centre Society (PMACS), including $87,500 for the glass atrium connecting the Appleyard Centennial House with the

“There’s been an ongoing concern with the three bump-ups in the costs,” said Mayor Mike Clay, but the city is working with PMACS on fundraising and grant applications to recoup as much of that as possible.

“Like any project, we had out-of-scope projects, some new ideas that were brought into the conversation” that were valid and approved, Clay said, noting the expanded and revamped facility will provide good value to the city.

“It’s a fabulous facility, they’re ramping up their programming to take advantage of it now,” Clay said.

“And when you go and see the shows there now, you see what a great space it is and how much it contributes.”

support for a new 0.5% sales tax in Metro Vancouver transit expansion has slipped to 46% in the latest online poll by insights west.

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OCP amendments in works Sarah Payne

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Port Moody council will be considering a timeline to amend the city’s official community plan in the wake of a Metro Vancouver lawsuit filed last November.

The regional government filed a petition in B.C. Supreme Court on Nov. 13 to quash PoMo’s OCP, stating two land use designation amendments did not comply the Metro’s Regional Growth Strategy (RGS).

The board rejected changes to the Mill and Timber and former Andrés Wines sites from industrial to general urban as being premature given there were no accompanying comprehensive development plans for those areas.

The agenda for next Tuesday’s council meeting includes a staff report on a proposed plan for amending the OCP’s Regional Context Statement to bring it in line with Metro’s RGS. If the plan is approved, council would consider first and second readings of the OCP amendments at its Feb. 10 meeting, followed by a 30-day consultation period with neighbouring municipalities and First Nations, a public hearing on March 24 and subsequent referral of the revised context statement to Metro Vancouver.

The timeline would allow PoMo to have its revisions in to Metro Vancouver before the March 31 court deadline.

Staff noted in the report that if council proceeds

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with changing the land use designations for the Andrés and Mill and Timber sites back to general industrial the Special Study Area overlay could still apply.

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A report considered at Tuesday’s finance committee meeting in the City of the Arts detailed the unforeseen work that arose in the last two months of construction, which required immediate action to ensure building code and other requirements were met before the Sept. 6 opening.

The $31,000 in costs included about $14,500 for HVAC work, $2,700 for boiler replacement, $35,00 for modifications to the sprinkler system and almost

existing arts centre. Those funds were borrowed from the city and will be repaid by the end of 2015.

Additional works being funded by PMACS include $41,000 to reconfigure the existing arts centre space as well as upgrades to the telephone and IT systems, painting and other minor projects. PMACS is also paying for a main-floor beam to open up the main floor ($12,000), an exterior deck and atrium area ($28,000) and revitalizing the main floor ($1,777), for a total of $82,777.

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A former Port Moody man is hoping the digital currency Bitcoin will take off among technology buffs, businesses and consumers alike, and has installed two ATMs in the Tri-Cities area to help make his dream come true.

The ATMs, which cost $10,000 each and turn cash into digital currency that can be instantly transferred overseas or used to purchase items and services on the internet, are located in iBay Communications in Port Moody and PC Doctor in Coquitlam.

“We wanted to expand to the Tri-Cities to see if it could grab some hold,” explained Trevor Laird, who graduated from Port Moody secondary school in 2003 and is now a technology entrepreneur living on Vancouver Island.

Laird, who has a partner based in Maple Ridge, agreed the enterprise carries some risk but he is optimistic that Bitcoin will become an accepted currency in the next few years.

“It has had a huge interest and could be as revolutionary as the internet,” he said.

An early adopter of Bitcoin, which he uses to pay for his hydro bill and some purchases, Laird donated computer power to help build the Bitcoin

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A Bitcoin ATM at iBay Communications in Port Moody. network in exchange for Bitcoin. That’s a process called mining, hence his company’s name, Cryptopick Canada, which refers to the idea of algorithms connecting users and mining using a pick.

“I have a computing background, most of it is self-taught,” said Laird, who plans to move back to the Tri-Cities soon to continue to promote Cryptopick.

Bitcoin is actually a network that connects Bitcoin users around the world using a mobile app or computer program. People set

up their secure wallet and can send or receive Bitcoins with them.

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competitors operate in downtown Vancouver but Laird hopes to secure the market in the suburbs. He’s grateful to the two local computer stores’ owners for donating space for the ATMs. He expects they’ll get foot traffic from users once Bitcoin catches on.

“I think we are on the outer edge of the mainstream adoption of Bitcoin,” he said.

“We might be a bit early.”

Laird said he will know within five years whether Bitcoin will take off as a digital currency but, so far, it seems to be gaining ground, with more and more online businesses accepting the currency.

The kiosks in PoMo and Coquitlam are GenesisCoin Satoshi1 units, which Laird says are user friendly, with no charge to users, and are particularly useful as a way of transferring funds globally.

As more and more businesses start to accept Bitcoin, the virtual currency could become more commonplace, with Cryptopick on the leading edge of the technology. Laird points out that Microsoft now accepts Bitcoin, as do approx-

imately 250,000 businesses in North America.

“We’re past the point where it will fade away,” he said. “People are taking notice about the usefulness of the technology and how secure it is.”

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Make it an art-filled weekend, with a healthy side of sports

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Heritage Woods secondary students (above) ham it up for the musical the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, running this weekend and next, while Port Moody secondary artist Veronica Troughton (right) shows her sculpture in the Emerging Talent exhibit at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. The opening reception for Emerging Talent is on Sunday, Jan. 25.

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Beat the January blues this weekend with events to get you thinking, get you cheering in the stands and get you creatively inspired.

wins. Tonight, the Coquitlam Express take on the Vernon Vipers at 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). And on Saturday night, the Port Moody Panthers face off against the Ridge Meadows Flames at 7:45 p.m. at the PoMo Arena (300 Ioco Rd.).

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Saturday, Jan. 24

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Are there times when you follow your heart instead of your head, or that either has led you astray? Explore these questions and more at the free Philosopher’s Cafe at the PoMo Public Library (100 Newport Dr.) from noon to 1:30 p.m.

SPELLING BEE

Sharpen your pencils, it’s time for the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Heritage Woods secondary (1300 David Ave., PoMo).

The hit musical runs tonight and Jan. 24. Tickets are $12/$10 at the school or by calling 604-461-8679.

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Get the kids going on Valentine’s cards at the PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society’s event at Heritage at Leigh Square (150-2248 McAllister St., PoCo) for kids aged eight to 12, where they’ll make cards and learn about the origins of Valentine’s Day. Contact 604-9278403 or info@pocoheritage.org for more information.

Sunday, Jan. 25 FARMERS MARKET

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Gear up for the 2015 softball season by registering your children at the Coquitlam Minor Softball Association event today from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). The CMSA opened up its registration last year to include players from Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra and the group is hoping for even more players this year. Visit www.coquitlamsoftball.com for more information. The Coquitlam-Moody Minor Baseball Association is also registering players now; visit www.cmmba.com for details (kids born in 2010 play for free).

EMERGING TALENT

Prepare to be blown away at the depth and breadth of artistic talent among the Tri-Cities’ Grade 12 art students. The Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) hosts the 18th annual Emerging Talent exhibition, featuring a collection of 2-D and 3-D juried works, as well as the Emerging Talent 4 Festival, featuring 10 original short films. The opening reception is today from 2 to 5 p.m. and the exhibit is on until Feb. 14. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre. ca for more information.

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A still image from the National Film Board of Canada documentary “Everything Will Be,” which will be shown twice next month at Coquitlam Public Library.

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• Chinese New Year: To celebrate the lunar new year, CPL will host two screenings of the National Film Board documentary Everything Will Be. Sundance award-winning director Julia Kwan’s film captures the nuances of a culturally diverse neighbourhood — Vancouver’s once-thriving Chinatown — in the midst of transformation. The community’s oldest and newest members offer their intimate perspectives on the shifting landscape as they reflect on change, memory and legacy. Night and day, a neon sign that reads “Everything is going to be alright” looms over Chinatown — but for whom? The screenings are on Feb. 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the City Centre branch, Room 136; and Feb. 12, 2 to 4 p.m., at Poirier branch, Nancy Bennett Room.

• Songs plus: Songs, music and crafts for people with developmental challenges are part of a fun program hosted by community services librarian Teresa Rehman in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier branch from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on the following Wednesdays: Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 25 and April 29.

It’s open to people with developmental challenges of all ages and their caregivers. To register, phone 604-937-4155. For more information, phone Teresa at 604-937-4157.

For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

PORT MOODY

• Family Literacy Day Playdate: On Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., visit the

Coquitlam non-profit groups should sharpen their pencils for a shot at thousands of dollars in grants.

The Coquitlam Foundation is accepting applications for a new round of grants, bursaries and scholarships. Deadline for applications is 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16.

From bursaries for high school students entering college to grants for organizations assisting needy individuals, the

Coquitlam Foundation provides a wide range of support to further its mission to build a vibrant, sustainable and healthy community.

“With the continuing growth of the more than two dozen funds we manage, we are looking forward to sustaining or even growing our contributions to the well-being of Coquitlam,” foundation chair Janet Toddington said in a press release.

The Coquitlam

Foundation, which posted a record-setting 2014 in which it distributed $127,000 throughout the community, now manages almost $2.8 million in a variety of foundation-directed and donor-advised funds.

Prospective applicants are invited to visit www. coquitlamfoundation. com for more information on how to apply.

Interested parties can also call 604-468-9598 or email info@coquitlam-

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Port Moody Public Library wants your old, tired, obsolete and abandoned technology.

So search your basements and attics to help with PMPL’s Retro Tech Petting Zoo. On Saturday, Feb. 7, the library is hosting a technology fair where families can explore devices from the past and experiment with current technology. If you have information technology from more than 25 years ago, librarians want to borrow it for this exciting event.

They’re looking for turntables, old computers (Commodores, etc.), Super 8 cameras, boom boxes, transistor radios, telex machines, Walkmans and other media devices — not to mention anything else that’s not on the list.

The library will take old devices as gifts or as loans. If you would prefer to show off your item yourself, librarians will book a time slot of your choice and you can demo your tech along with other community partners.

To make arrangements to lend or donate your vintage technology, contact Maryn Ashdown, Programs and Services Coordinator, at mashdown@ portmoody.ca or 604-469-4635. For more information about the Library’s Retro Tech Petting Zoo, check library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. library and enjoy games, crafts and contests for the whole family — no registration required.

• Pro-D day party: Kids ages five to 12 years can join librarians on Jan. 26 for an afternoon of crafts and games. Drop in from 2 to 4 p.m. for activities in the ParkLane Room and in the children’s area.

• New Year, New Gadgets — Windows tablets: Join librarians on Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to learn about Windows tablets. PMPL has a variety of classes where you can explore the basics, find out what apps to download and learn to use the library’s eBooks and eMagazines. Space is limited; call 604-469-4577 to register.

For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

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• Lego Club: Love Lego?

Fox provides the Lego, you bring your imagination.

Lego Club is a fun afterschool program for kids

ages five to 12 years of age and the next meeting is Feb. 11, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Registration is appreciated.

• Kids’ movie matinee: Watch a movie at the library — Dolphin Tale 2 — on Friday, Feb. 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

• Teen Advisory Group: TAG advises and helps to plan and develop teenoriented programs and services. TAG members organize programs for teens, volunteer as reading buddies and help with other library events. The meetings are fun and always include snacks. TAG membership looks great on resumes as well as job and college applications. Volunteer hours are granted for attending monthly meetings and volunteering at library events.

Membership is open to all teens. If you’d like to join, attend the next meeting or visit the library to pick up an application — new members are welcome.

For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page.

Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.

foundation.com.

Grants, bursaries and scholarships will be distributed at the foundation’s annual awards night on June 17 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre.

The Coquitlam Foundation, registered with Canada Revenue as a charitable organization, also welcomes donations to its foundation-directed and donor-advised funds.

Visit www.coquitlamfoundation.com for more information.

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TWIN TRAILS

Two new trails linking a community centre and a school opened to the public last month in Port Coquitlam. The pathways off Hickory and Newberry streets are the first new trails in five years to be built by the city. Both routes were officially carved out last fall at a cost of $48,000. And they are already popular with pedestrians and cyclists heading to the Hyde Creek recreation centre and Minnekhada middle school as well as dog walkers and joggers, said Ron Myers, PoCo’s manager of parks planning and design (pictured right). Myers said two informal corridors through the Hyde Creek Nature Reserve had already been formed. Crews went in to clear brush and cut down about half a dozen dead trees before excavating the ground for a 3 m wide path and laying six inches of mulch. Myers said opening up two sections was important as they had become hiding places for thieves: empty backpacks stolen from the rec centre were recovered and graffiti and illegal drug paraphernalia were also found.

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A new chief executive officer for the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) system, which includes Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library, started HARGROVE Monday.

Scott Hargrove takes over from Rob O’Brennan, who is retiring.

Hargrove began his library career two decades ago, starting in 1988 as a page at the Greater Victoria Public Library.

He held various positions in Burlington Public Library before joining FVRL in 2006.

Hargrove has an Executive Master of Library and Information Science degree from San Jose State University and a Master of Science in Information Processing (Computer Science) degree from University of York (United Kingdom).

FVRL board chair, District of Kent Mayor John Van Laerhoven, said in a press release Hargrove was chosen based on his leadership and innovation.

“Scott has substantial experience in working effectively with the board as well as the provincial and national library communities,” Van Laerhoven

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• PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society hosts Toonie Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon, at Heritage at Leigh Square, 150–2248 McAllister St., for kids 8-12. Make your own Valentine card and learn about the origin of Valentine’s Day. Info: 604927-8403 or info@pocoheritage.org.

• Coquitlam Order of the Eastern Star Trivial Pursuit night at Masonic Hall, 2600 Shaughnessy St., PoCo (just south of rail underpass, free parking off Elgin). Join teams or bring your own team of 8. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., chili dinner at 6 p.m. and games at 7 p.m. — cost, $20 per person.

Registration: Pam, 604469-9849.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club holds stamp auction by members, McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam; viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m. Info: www. stampclub.ca or 604-9419306.

SATURDAY, FEB. 7 • Tri-City Wordsmiths, a recently established writing group, meets, 2-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Topic: “Name your Poem’s Shape” with speaker Bernice Lever, a poet, freelance editor and awardwinning writer, who will be giving a mini-workshop on poetry. Bring some of your short pieces and learn how to improve them or create some new work at this free event, which will conclude with a short reading from Lever’s latest poetry book, Red Letter Day. Meetings of the Tri-City Wordsmiths are held on the first Saturday of every second month. Info: 604-4752875 or pandorabee1@ gmail.com.

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• Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam.

Speaker: doctor who will discuss how drugs involve with prostate cancer and some future progression about drug use. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere.

Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604-936-2998.

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someone will get back to you. The church can help or direct you to places where you could receive help.

• Share Family and Community Services will be offering a Parent/ Caregiver’s Circle for those concerned about their youth and their substance use on Tuesdays through March 11, at Share, 2615 Clarke St. (2nd floor), Port Moody, 6:30-8:30 p.m. To reserve a spot or for more information: 604-936-6969.

• RCCG Trinity Chapel is opening a food bank for individuals and families in need and appreciates gifts and support. If you are able to donate nonperishable food items, call 604-474-3131 or email rccgtrinitychapeloffice@ gmail.com.

• A new group of elders who focus on working with youth within School District 43 welcomes anyone who has knowledge they want to share or who just wants to be involved. Group meets Fridays, 11 a.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Info: Carole, 604-376-6205 or Claudia, 604-525-8163, or email: thestorytellingelders@gmail.com.

• Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family

conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, selfesteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311.

• Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse. Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-9417111.

• The Family Resource Centre, located at Minnekhada middle school in Port Coquitlam, offers affordable Multi-sensory and Math Tutoring for students aged five and up. Mentoring programs for girls and boys are also available for older children/ young teens. Registration is ongoing and programs run throughout the school year. Various times and days are available. Info at www.ldafn.com or by email at frcdistrict43@gmail.com.

• Registration is ongo-

ing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8).

This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@ shaw.ca.

• Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www. girlguides.ca or call 1-800565-8111.

• Kiddies Korner Preschool still has spaces available. Info: 604-9414919 or info@kkp.ca.

• Tri-City Transitions is hosting My Money, My Choices: Financial Education for Women, a free program designed to empower women survivors of domestic violence. The program focus is to increase women’s economic participation and self-sufficiency through financial education and skill. Info and registration: 604-9416311 • Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with

this confusing time and understand their feelings.

Info: Kathy, 604-941-7111, Ext. 106.

ONGOING • Burquitlam Community Association holds its monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m., in the library at Miller Park elementary school, Coquitlam.

• Are you a new immigrant? Do you have questions, concerns and/ or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or call outside those times and leave a message and someone will call you back.

Trinity will help or direct you to places where you could receive help.

• Saturday hikes leave from Rocky Point at 9:30 a.m. Info: pocomohiking@ hotmail.com.

• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Saturday coffee program runs Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., in the ERH lobby, 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody. Sales

of beverages and baked goods raise funds for the purchase of hospital equipment and patient comfort items.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo: meat draws Tuesdays, 4 p.m.; Fridays, 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.

• Société francophone de Maillardville hosts CaféCroissant, a free activity, every Wednesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Maillardville francophone Centre, 942-B, Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. Participants can learn more about the community of Maillardville.

Info: 604-515-7070.

• Glenayre Scottish country dancers meet Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., at Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2860 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam. New members welcome, all levels beginner to advanced, singles and couples.

• St. John Ambulance volunteer medical first responders meetings held every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tri-Cities branch, 2338 Clarke St., Port Moody. New members welcome to attend. Info: 604-931-3426 or www.sja. ca/bc.

• St. John Ambulance volunteer youth cadets meetings, for people ages 6 to 21, held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Tri-Cities branch, 2338 Clarke St., Port Moody.

New members welcome to attend. Info: 604-9313426 or www.sja.ca/bc.

• Northside Foursquare Church free clothing giveaway every Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m. at its Grace Campus, 2606 Kingsway, PoCo (at same time as food bank); children’s and adults’ clothing available, limits will be enforced.

• Weekly thrift sales, Wednesday, noon-9 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Trinity United church, corner of Shaughnessy Street and Prairie Avenue, PoCo. Info: 604-942-0022.

• Do you enjoy meeting people who come from other countries? And sharing information about Canada while learning about others’ cultures? Help others adjust to life in Canada, improve their conversational English, and learn about the world. Info: Julie, 604936-3900, Ext. 185 or juliebond@society.ca.

• Sea Cadets for youth aged 12 to 18 years old meets at the Old Mill Boathouse at Rocky Point Park (Port Moody) on Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. For information visit www.regions.cadets. forces.gc.ca/pac/201sea/ or contact Lt(N) Shannon McGee at co.201sea@ cadets.net or call 604-9390301.

• Tri-City Transitions offers free ongoing counselling services on weekdays for women who have experienced abuse/violence in their relationships or childhood abuse, sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse.

Info: 604-941-7111, Ext. 103. Call 604-941-7111 ext. 112.

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NOTICES • Parent Support Services Society of BC is looking for volunteer facilitators for their support groups. PSSSBC runs self-help circles located throughout the Lower Mainland and is searching for professional and supportive individuals to assist grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.

Info: samrah.mian@parentsupportbc.ca.

• Share Family and Community Services’ Youth Substance Use Services and Community and School-Based Prevention Program is holding a free education and support group for parents/caregivers who are concerned about their youth and substance use. The group runs on Mondays for through March 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Share’s office, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody. Interested parents/caregivers can contact intake at 604-9376969 to sign up for the program, which began on Jan. 12.

• Are you a new immigrant? Do you have questions, concerns and/ or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or leave a message and

Dr. Don Okere has joined the team of family physicians at Pitt Meadows Medical Clinic.

He is accepting new patients to his family practice.

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Detroit Auto Show: New wheels, big dollar price tags Detroit, MI – The daddy of all auto shows isn’t offering The fully equipped XD promises a towing capability much new for folks with lean budgets this year. of more than 12,000 pounds, and payload capacity But if you are in the market for trucks, super cars or of 2,000 pounds with the fuel-efficiency of a half-ton green vehicles, then there’s plenty to feast your eyes pickup. Looking forward to later this year when we can upon at the North American International Auto Show. put our truck expert Ian Harwood into a production In recent years, new compact cars have version of the Cummins 5.0-litre V8 Turbo been heavily featured but there was Diesel Crew Cab example on show here. none of significance launched here No prices yet or news of a rollout for the during this year’s press preview days. rest of the new Titan range.

Asian manufacturers tend to dominate Our Zack Spencer shares his thoughts on that market segment and increasingly another truck grabbing some limelight at they choose to launch their new wares at the show: “the Detroit-three automakers other shows such as the now important might have the lion’s share of full size Los Angeles extravaganza in November pickup sales but it’s the Toyota Tacoma (of the preceding model year). mid-size pickup that rules the road, outBut those whose work demands truck selling the competition two-to-one.

In recent years, ownership will not be disappointed with “Toyota is offering a heavily updated compact cars have new offerings populating the stands Tacoma with a new 3.5L V6, replacing here. Traditionally, domestic manufacthe old 4.0L V6, and choice of either a heavily featured turers have dominated the truck market 6-speed manual or automatic transmisbut there was none but now the so-called import manufacsion. The engine features direct injection of significance turers (most of whom now operate full technology and should vastly improve production lines and design centres here launched here. fuel economy. These and other updates in Canada and the U.S.) are mounting a should ensure the latest Tacoma remains Keith Morgan serious challenge. dominant.”

The introduction of the Nissan Titan at Hybrid and electric powered-vehicles the turn of the century caused some ripare no longer a novelty feature here and ples in the full-size truck market but the 2016 Nissan now an increasing share of the floor space. Virtually Titan XD could make some more substantial waves. It every manufacturer has a production model to sell or a takes its design lead from the Big Guys, with a bold and promise of more for the near future. bulky design because that’s what consumers want. NisThe second generation Chevrolet Volt looks nearly as san doesn’t threaten to be number one in performance sharp as the artist’s impression of the first model, which and fuel economy because it believes you can’t have it didn’t live up to its promised looks when it rolled off both ways. Arguing that excelling in one often comes at the production line. More importantly, the new version a cost to the other. Listening to its existing owners and delivers much more in fuel economy new customers, it determined being “up there” in both Alexandra Straub reports on its compact sibling: “For areas will check more consumer boxes. the EV enthusiast or those looking for alternative fuel,

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“While it’s still a concept, pricing for this type of vehicle will be in the $30,000 range. Not cheap, but certainly attainable. It even allows you to use a smartphone to perform as the key fob.”

Acura is showing off the return of its simply beautiful NSX sports car to the market. The Porsche-loving Jerry Seinfeld was flown in to add some celebrity power but there was no — because this $150,000-plus super car speaks loudly for itself.

It will be powered by a new Honda V6 mated to a ninespeed dual clutch transmission, assisted greatly by three electric motors — one for each of the front wheels and another to add torque while the turbos get up to speed.

Interesting that Honda should be getting back into F1 racing; now it features hybrid power plants!

Ford is teasing showgoers with a stunning new 600-horsepower Ford GT, which will more than likely have a price sticker similar to that of the NSX. The Infiniti Q60 concept’s premiere appearance was somewhat overshadowed by the aforementioned machines in the media here. However, Alfonso Albaisa, the Infiniti executive director of design, delivered a passionate description of the high-performance sports coupe that will come to market within the next year, with a price tag somewhat lower than the Ford and Acura products.

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All that sparkles at Detroit auto show Detroit, MI Within moments of pulling out of a parking lot in the 2015 Cadillac CTS 3.6L AWD, its pristine crimson coat was soiled by the elements. And of course, salt, dirt, grime and all that isn’t amazing about winter in Toronto.

Nevertheless, its smooth and comfortable ride didn’t disappoint along the arduous four-plus-hour drive to Detroit for the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS.) I would soon trade in the coziness of heated leather seats – and steering wheel – for a pair of not-so-cozy leather shoes and roam the show floor to check out what’s hot, cool and what sparkles amidst the industry’s top cars. It would only make sense to start with Cadillac’s latest offering when it comes to their “V” series cars.

At the Los Angeles Auto Show in late 2014, we met the ATS-V – the smaller brother of the mid-sized four-door I drove to Motown. Now, get ready for a performance sedan that will knock your socks off.

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Cadillac CTS-V Arriving late in the summer of 2015, the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is ready to take on its German competitors (like the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG) with a whopping 640 horsepower and 630 lb-ft of torque.

The all-new third generation sedan is the most power-endowed product the brand has ever created.

But aside from power, you’ll have the luxury of the third generation Magnetic Ride Control to not only blast you through the corners with

grace and poise, but with the comfort of being able to drive it around town, or between cities/countries without sacrificing an enjoyable ride. Road or track, I’ll take this one for a spin any day.

Acura NSX Perhaps one of the most anticipated reveals of the last few years from the Japanese automaker, Acura, comes in the form of the NSX. The acronym, which stands for New Sports eXperience, rolled out onto the stage to a frenzy of flashes from the crowd.

Heck, even funnyman Jerry Seinfeld couldn’t miss the reveal as he sat in the front row awaiting its presence.

While pricing hasn’t been released yet, it’ll likely be north of $150K.

But, for that price, you get a vehicle that not only delivers gargantuan power, but one that is hybridized thanks to an all-new power unit. That unit is a twin-turbocharged, 75-degree DOHC V6 engine with a 9-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) and three-electric motor Sport Hybrid system. Not to mention Acura’s Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), so it’s a perfect supercar for all seasons.

Chevrolet Volt Speaking of electric motors, Chevrolet gave us a preview of the 2016 Volt. With a longer EV range and a lighter body, not to mention a new design, this plug-in hybrid is sure to win even more hearts over. Highlights

include an EV range of up to 80 km, a new two-motor drive unit, which is now up to 12 percent more efficient and 45 kg (100 lb) lighter than the first-generation drive unit, and a new 1.5L range extender, designed to use regular unleaded fuel, offering a GM-estimated combined fuel consumption rating of 5.7L/100km.

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Completely changing gears, atop one of Lexus’ sparking vehicle at their stand was a concept bike that caught my eye. Not only because it was totally out of place at an auto show, but also because it looks so cool. NXB stands for Neo Xtreme Bike and comes with a Lexus original carbon frame, carbon wheels and a KYB inverted suspension up front. Even if

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Raise your expectations: A residential experience where the sky’s the limit The Delta area is moving up and quickly being recognized as a desirable place to live – so why not do it in the sky?

Picture a curving tower that overlooks sprawling views of the Lower Mainland and you will begin to understand why buyers are excited about Delta Rise by Marshall Mountain Homes and ITC Construction Group. At 37 storeys high, it is the tallest tower in North Delta and offers class, convenience and security in an urban environment.

The large decks, expansive outdoor living spaces and oversized windows capitalize on the use of natural light and an airy, open setting. The decks are two to three times the size of a typical high rise, and although the sizes vary on each unit, the large outdoor space is big enough for homeowners to live the life they want.

While inside, the open-concept kitchens come equipped with a stainless steel appliance package and polished quartz countertops, perfect for cooking up a meal and entertaining guests.

Each floor plan is designed with every day needs in mind and come in a variety of configurations in one-, two and three-bedroom plans.

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“There is also one level living, meaning ease of access, no stairs and smart, open floor plans, amazing views that are unobstructed and substantial amenities.”

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However, when it comes to features that make these homes stand out, it’s all about the soaring exteriors.

“There are no other buildings that will have this many suites with incredible views,” says Szeto.

The surrounding neighborhood has plenty of essential services within walking distance, including grocery stores, medical buildings, the new North Delta Community Park and Rec Centre, Sungod Community Centre, restaurants and pubs, shopping centres and schools.

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Express struggles continue

Coquitlam club wins one, loses two on weekend

By Gary McKEnna The Tri-CiTy News

It was a tough week for the Coquitlam Express, who lost ground in their bid to move up in the BCHL Mainland Division standings when they lost two out of three games.

The weekend started with promise when the club downed the Powell River Kings 5-3 on Friday night in front 250 fans at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.

Despite allowing the visitors to jump out to a three goal lead after the Express took a couple of penalties in the first period, Coquitlam clawed their way back into the game with five unanswered goals.

Express forward Brett Supinski got the ball rolling with a power play marker setup by line mate Corey Mackin, before Brendan Gulka brought the score to within on.

Brendan Lamont found the back of the next for Coquitlam on an ensuing power play and the game was knotted at 3-3 going into the final frame.

In the third, Mackin scored the go-ahead goal unassisted, while Jackson Cressey added an insurance marker with two minutes left in the game.

Coquitlam goalie Chris Tai stopped 36 of the 39 shots he faced and Cressey was named first star of the game.

However, the victory celebrations were short lives, as the Coqutilam Express suffered a loss against the

The Port Moody Redcaps snapped a losingskid last weekend when the team defeated Langley in under-17 gold division soccer.

Missing two players, Langley struggled early, allowing Port Moody to score the first goal of the game off a kick from team captain Bradley Gregory a few meters from the half mark.

A few minutes later midfielder Kyle Winslow helped his squad to a 2-0 lead and the Redcaps were ready to cruise to victory.

However, Langley had other plans, with the visiting club scoring early in the second half and making it 2-2 a few minutes later.

But Port Moody was able to stall the rally when striker Anton Pisaryk found the go-ahead goal for his team. Gregory added an insurance marker and the Redcaps managed to lead 4-2 when the clock finally ran out.

FINE FRITZ

Coquitlam Express defenceman Daniel Fritz has committed to play for the Quinnipiac Bobcats, an ECAC university team in Connecticut.

The 19-year-old Maryland native came to the Express in the off season and has been steady at both end of the rink, according to Coquitlam coach Barry Wolff.

“We are happy and proud of Daniel,” he said in an email. “He has been an offensive threat for us all season and has been solid defensively.

The Bobcats will be very happy with him both as a player and a person.”

Fritz is not the first Express alumnus to make his way to the eastern school.

Bo and Cannon Pieper, two players that were instrumental in Coquitlam’s Fred Page cup last year, attend the university. The brothers are currently in their first year.

REBELS

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The Pinetree secondary Timberwolves defeated the Heritage Woods Kodiaks in their first game of the AAAA high school basektball season Tuesday night.

AAAA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Vernon Vipers on the road 24-hours later.

After a scoreless first period, Lamont managed to pot a goal eight minutes into the second.

That sparked the Vipers offence into action, and the team proceeded to score five unanswered tallies, three of which came on the power play. see Despite, page 32

Strong start for Terry Fox

The AAAA high school basketball season is ramping up in the Tri-Cities as teams jockey for playoff position ahead of the Fraser Valley play downs next month.

The Terry Fox Ravens showed why they are currently ranked No. 1 in the province, demolishing

Port Coquitlam rivals the Riverside Rapids 121-36 Tuesday night in their first game of the regular season.

With the victory, the Ravens are currently in first place in the Fraser Valley North Division, fresh off the Legal Beagle tournament win last week.

Riverside is in last place in the division, having gone 0-2 in their early outings.

Meanwhile, Port Moody was defeated in its third game of the season, falling 78-54 to Pitt Meadows secondary. Port Moody is currently in third place in the division, with

a 2-1 record.

In other AAAA high school basketball action, Pinetree secondary took down Heritage Woods, also on Tuesday night, while the Centennial Centaurs were scheduled to their first game of the season Thursday night. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

The Coquitlam Rebels battled hard against the Burnaby Dynamite last weekend but could only muster a draw in under-13 girls Metro Select division soccer.

Burnaby controlled the play early in the match but could not break down the Rebels’ back line, which was anchored by Madison Ciulla and Sarah Hilford, and the game remained scoreless at the with few solid chances.

In the second, Coquitlam edged up the tempo, with Megan Archbold, Jayden Bawden and Sydney Smith leading the team with numerous opportunities.

But Coquitlam could not find a way to put the ball past the Burnaby goalie and the game ended with a scoreless draw.

The Rebels will take on the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Predators next Sunday. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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CMFSC Under 13 Celtic played a thrilling close game against the West Coast Auto Group Rangers in the 5 District Championship Series on Saturday. CMF Celtics were strong from the opening whistle, carrying the majority of play, however, the Rangers were quick on the counter-attack and nearly took the lead in the 2nd half after hitting the post behind goalkeeper Domenic Parolin on the break. However, just before the final whistle, a cross from Joshua Baias was deflected into the far post for a narrow victory, the team’s 10th victory of the season. Cody Bernard’s strong defensive performance against the Rangers counter-attacks was a key part of team victory, along with with strong contributions from Ryan Yazdani, Thomas Last and Paul Mitchell. For his strong performance this past weekend, Cody Bernard is the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Male Player of the Week.

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Ariana Ansari opened the scoring for the Under 16 CMFSC Division 2 Storm. The pass came from the midfield to team captain, Ariana. She separated herself from two defenders and placed the ball into the corner. The Storm scored twice more in the first 10 minutes making it 3-0 at the end of the first half. The opposition tried hard to compete, but once again Ariana’s effort was contagious and the Storm continued to control the game. The team’s motto, “do your best and forget the rest”, was implemented perfectly. This effect was coupled with composure, dribbling and nice passes creating many chances. For her strong performance, Ariana Ansari is the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Female Player of the Week.

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SOCCER BRIEFS

Coq. Edges out a win

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Coquitlam Express defenceman Jivan Sidhu carries the puck during a 5-3 win over the Powel River Kings last Friday at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Sidhu had an assist in the victory.

COQUITLAM EXPRESS

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Goals from Supinski and Mackin in the third were not enough to rally the team to victory and the Express were down 5-3 when the final buzzer sounded.

Things didn’t get much better for Coquitlam Sunday night in Prince George.

The Spruce Kings scored on a power play midway through the first period, before Supinski got his team on the board.

Coquitlam ran into penalty trouble again in the second, allowing Prince George to tally two more with the man advantage.

However, the Express kept it close, with a short-

handed marker from Supinski and a late period goal from Daniell Lange, which kept the game tied going into the third.

But Prince George opened up a big lead in the third, scoring three goals in a row to take a 6-3 lead.

Two goals from Supinski, who had four during the game, closed the gap, but Coquitlam was unable to

even the score.

The team fell 7-5.

Coquitlam is back home this weekend when they will take on Vernon on Friday night at 7 p.m. and Trail on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m.

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EXPLOSIVE TNT

The Coquitlam Edge had a nail biting win over the Royal City Rampage last weekend in under-18 Coquitlam Metro Ford girls soccer.

After an uncharacteristically slow start, the team weathered early pressure from the visiting team, with net minder Angela Webster keeping her club in the game.

In the second half, the Edge broke the log jam with a goal from Taylor Booth, who beat the defender and calmly froze the keeper with a clinical finish to the low post.

The Edge then ramped up the pressure but could not find the insurance marker, despite good opportunities from Cassie Weimer, who hit the crossbar off a Beth Saul rebound.

Sam Feng, Megan Chan and Justyna Pomalecki helped Coquitlam on defence, keeping the Rampage off the scoresheet in the 1-0 win.

The Impact got on the board a few minutes later but Coquitlam added to their total with a marker from Kaisha Markiewicz, who buried a rebound from Kazemi.

Strong performances were also turned in by Natasha Calis, Isabel Antunes, Cristina Danieli, Hayley Morrin, Amanda Yap, Kirstin Davies and keeper Alivia Ungaro.

Fiona Swartz opened the scoring off a pass from Risako Kazemi in a 3-1 Coquitlam TNT victory over the Central City Impact in under-16 girls soccer last week.

The TNT came out strong, going up 2-0 when Nicole Churisnoff’s rebound was buried by Juliana Bosa from 25 yards out.

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Katrina Voss, left, and Lena Liljedahl, both of Port Moody, ski in the giant slalom races at Red Mountain as part of a provincial skiing event.

ON THE HILL

Voss, Liljedahl take on Red Mountain race Port Moody skiers have strong showing

The Hemlock Ski Team finished 10th in the under16 races last weekend at Red Mountain, the second of three provincial events

this season.

In slalom, Katrina Voss of Port Moody placed 13th overall, while teammate Lena Liljedahl, also of Port Moody, finished 36th overall.

Voss placed 10th in her first giant slalom race of the day, followed by an 18th place showing in the

second race.

Meanwhile, Liljedahl placed 35th in the first race and 51st in the second.

Another teammate, Megan Kardoes of Abbotsford, finished 37th in the ladies under-16 group with a 19th place finish in the first giant sla-

lom and a 32nd place finished in the second race.

Sixty-five racers took part in the provincial event, which featured teams from across the province, including Cypress, Sun Peaks and Big White. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC

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LEHMAN, John Frederick May 16, 1948 January 17, 2015

Fred Lehman passed away at home as was his wish, on Saturday January 17th, 2015 in the

WOOLLACOTT, Douglas Matthew September 28, 1977 January 1, 2015 With a heavy heart we say good-bye to our Doug (Woollie) who died while On-Duty, at a young age of 37. Doug was born in Kitimat, but has always been a Coquitlam boy at heart, where he spent most of his childhood, teen and adult years.

He graduated from Centennial Secondary School and Simon Fraser University and was a long-time member of the Poco Judo Club. Doug was a dedicated and loving husband, father, son & brother. He will be dearly missed by his loving and adoring family, wife (Sarah), two children (Devon & Claire), his parents (Valen & Constance), his sister (Ashley), mother inlaw (Judy), brother in-laws (Cameron & Jamie) and many extended family members, close friends, The Village and co-workers. Doug was a man of honour and integrity and always a loyal friend. He had a passion for golf and a love for the outdoors, especially time spent at his family cabin. He was known for his playful sense of humour, outgoing personality, infectious smile, his warmth and compassion for family and friends and most of all his kind heart. Doug was a dedicated, respected and valued member of the Vancouver Police Department for 14 years. He will always be our hero and honoured in our hearts forever.

Donations can be made to a registered family trust, in the Name of Sarah Woollacott at any Branch of TD Canada Trust.

early evening. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife Carmen, daughter Kristin, sons Erik & Adam, and a large admiring extended family. Fred was a dedicated and beloved high school teacher for 35 years in Port Moody where he challenged young people to think constructively. The world will always feel full of his generous and genuine goodness. He was a king among men.

Celebration of Life to be held in the Spring. Donations in memory may be made to The Dr. Klimo Fund c/o Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, 231 East 15th St. N. Van, V7L 2L7 www.LGHFoundation.com

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Foxridge Homes is currently hiring experienced Framing Crews for our Single and Multi-Family projects in Surrey, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and Langley.

F/T CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires FT class 1 drivers for the Surrey area. Applicants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Greater Vancouver region.

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Full Time Auto Body Technician required for our busy I.C.B.C. Accredited shop in Port Moody. We offer a friendly, family oriented workplace. Valid DL required.

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Wanted: Pressroom Helpers/Stackers Vantage Way has several openings for Press Helpers/Stackers at our Delta location, starting January 2015. Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours, 3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours, 4 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. References required. Wage depends on experience, starting at $14.17 per hour.

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If you are looking to work at a great company with a competitive wage please forward resume to;

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Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road.

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Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers.

For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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SHOP WORKER WANTED IN NORTH LANGLEY, starting wage $14.00 moving to $16.00 within 9 months, benefits. Fax resume to 604-888-8828 or email ron@valmartdoors.com

has an immediate opening on our afternoon shift for an entry level order picker.

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

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

372

SUNDECKS

300

APARTMENT/CONDO

* On-Site Manager *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent.

Sorry no pets.

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

374

TREE SERVICES TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

INTERIOR PAINTING Small jobs welcome. 45 Years exp.

Call Tega @ 604-418-6242.

$50 Off with this ad John 778-881-6737

COQUITLAM CTR; 2 bdrm apt, u/g prkg, all appls, big patio, Feb 1st. $1200/mo. NP/NS. (604)562-8429.

Nick’s

M.T. GUTTERS 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit *CLEANING *REPAIRS 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

*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

~ FULLY INSURED ~

Call Tim 604-612-5388

HOUSING CO-OP 2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bdrm apartments.

Share purchase required.

No Subsidies. Avail now.

Call 604-464-4921

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

604-941-5452; 604-944-7889

Impeccably Clean!

338

PLUMBING

Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 2 Bedroom ~ $925/mo.

No Pets ~ Avail. now Ref’s & Credit check req’d

GARIBALDI Court

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

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

Gutter & Roof Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

Excellence in Quality & Service

287

604-588-0833

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

All types of Roofing Free Estimate Written Guarantee WCB Coverage Over 40 Years Experience

Concrete Forming,Framing & Siding Crews. Residential 604.218.3064 Commercial 604.524.5494 . Lawns N More, Snow Service

1997 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, in mint cond. $3400 obo. 604-936-1270

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Fully Furnished & Equipped

Short Term or Long term!

Hotel Living

Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage.

6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator.

Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper.

Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping.

NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2250/mo. Avail. Feb. 1 or 15

SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

The Scrapper

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

604.488.9161 749

STORAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

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

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713

ESTATE OF DOUGLAS MATTHEW WOOLLACOTT NOTICE to Creditors in the estate of Douglas Matthew Woollacott, otherwise known as Douglas Woollacott, deceased, late of Coquitlam, BC who died January 01, 2015. TAKE NOTICE that all persons having claims upon the estate of the above named must file with the undersigned Administrator by the 28th day of February, 2015 a full statement of their claims and of securities held by them. Valen C. Woollacott, Administrator. 259 Chester Crt. Coquitlam BC V3K 5C2

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:

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

ZIGGY’S RENOVATIONS. All types int/ext. Quality work. Free Est. Best prices! (604)931-4224 or 992-4146

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS COQUITLAM 3 bdrm finished full bsmt 2 baths NS/NP no sublets, 2yr lease. Suit mature. $1400m.

Avail now. 604-526-2331

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AUTO SERVICES

Mobile Mechanic- Do small auto repairs - brakes, tune-ups etc.

All work guaranteed. Insured.

Have tools- will travel.

604-308-8073

HOMES FOR RENT

GARDEN COURT

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

604-728-5643

Landscaping

736

COQUITLAM:

Robert J. O’Brien

Professional Installation

812

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

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

(604)936-5755

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

Pruning, Hedge Trimming, Stump grinding, Tree Rem. & Dangerous tree removals

LANDSCAPING

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

TRANSPORTATION

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

Coquitlam:

NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

778.245.9069

www.bcclassified.com

Call 604-942-2012 www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

RENTALS

Call 604-944-2963

Ph: 604-942-4383

WE’RE ON THE WEB

Available Immediately ~also 1 bdrm apartment avail~

604-464-3550

Port Coquitlam, Shaughnessy - 3 bdrm. 2 bath. W/D, Pets negotiable.

Avail. Feb. 15 $1500 604.202.7166 or 604.460.7819

* In-Suite W/D * Garburator

www.pro-accpainting.com

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc.

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

PORT COQUITLAM

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

2 bdrm ~ $1250-$1290

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

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

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

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

2 Bdrm Unit Available *Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces

1 bdrm suite ~ $775

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers”

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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

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

HOMES WANTED

Call for free estimate.

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TOWNHOUSES

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

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

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

WE BUY HOMES BC

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD

288

GARDENING

Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing.

Grants Home Maint. 604-936-2808.

627

25 yr Journeyman/Decorator

PAINT SPECIAL

(604)462-0408

MISC. FOR SALE

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

PRISM PAINTING

Residential & Commercial

Free Estimates. Call Marv:

FOOD PRODUCTS

REAL ESTATE

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Running this ad for 10yrs

Reasonable Rates.

UNDER $300

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

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

“Where Quality matters more than Quantity”

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

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

560

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

FENCING

APPLIANCES

GRASS FED BEEF the healthier choice Customized Pkgs, Locally Raised, NO Hormones/Antibiotics.

604-796-2706 harrbay@telus.net

www.paintspecial.com

CEDAR & CHAINLINK

275

536 . FREE Scrap Metal Removal. .FREE Scrap metal removal. Appls, BBQS, exercise equip, cars, etc. 604-572-3733 ww.tkhaulaway.com

Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip.

Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

FENCING

506

FOOT & CALVE MASSAGER for leg & foot pain. New $400 Used 1 month. Asking $250. 604-468-0684

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

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

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

525

604-537-4140

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

Near Shopping & Amenities.

752

COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets, $985 - $1085/mo.

Call 604-942-2277

2 bdrm suite ~ $925

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

MIRACLE MOVING

and Hydro

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

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL! 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

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

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RENO & REPAIR

RUBBISH REMOVAL

JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757

HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

HERFORT CONCRETE

260

356

AFFORDABLE MOVING

FREE ESTIMATES

257

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

STAFFORDSHIRE bull terrier, P.B. CKC reg’d. Staffies, only 6 left. Call Candace 604-780-4771.

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM Central. 1 Bedroom grnd level suite in executive home.

Priv ent, patio, gas f/p, f/s, w/d. N/S N/P. Avail Feb1. $850/mo incl utils.

Call Ray 604-720-0005.

COQUITLAM Centre. Newer 2bdrm grnd lvl suite, nr Coq Ctr & Douglas College. NS/NP. Avail now. $950 incl utils & laundry. 604-518-5138 or 604-468-6787.

PETS 477

PETS

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

2 Bedroom units available.

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No Pets For more info: google us.

CRIME FREE BUILDING PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $845 Quiet family complex, no pets.

604-464-0034.

On November 15, 2014, at 121 Brew Street, Port Moody, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Port Moody Police Department seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $18,000 CAD, on or about 02:37 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission 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: 2014-2570, 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.

A36 Friday, January 23, 2015, Tri-City News

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