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Tri-City News reader Diane Moran of Port Coquitlam was out walking her dog Aspen on the weekend on the Traboulay PoCo Trail when she spotted quite a sight: a number of walkers and cyclists had spotted a bear crossing the Patricia Avenue foot bridge and stopped to take photos. It was her first bear sighting of the season.

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The latest addition to Mossom Creek Hatchery 2.0 will be a green roof – at a reduced cost – to top off a very sustainable building: see article, page A3

A casino and theatre that attracts hundreds of thousands of gamblers, diners and music lovers annually pulled in more than $6.3 million for the city of Coquitlam last year.

And executives with the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver say they’re pleased with the results following the first full year of operation (following the rebranding from the Boulevard Casino), given the recent economic challenges.

Chuck Keeling, vicepresident of stakeholder relations and responsible gaming for Great Canadian Casino Corp., which owns the property, said while he hasn’t seen the numbers for the last quarter of 2014, he believes the gaming venue is on the road to recovery.

The negative effects on the casino of the downturn in the economy that started in 2007/’08 were compounded by the Port Mann/Highway 1 construction project. see BUSINESS, page A6

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Education that is free — but not for much longer — is a hot ticket in the Tri-Cities.

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university-bound students who have already graduated but still need to upgrade English 12 and Biology 12 or other high school credit courses are signing up in droves to take advantage of free tuition before provincial funding runs out May 1.

School District 43 has doubled the number of

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English and Biology high school courses offered through continuing education and is considering adding more Math 12 courses as well, according to Michael McGlenen. (The principal of continuing education noted students under 19 will still be able to take courses for free until

their 19th birthday, even if they graduate, but everyone else will have to pay after the May 1 deadline.)

The SD43 board of education has yet to decide on what it will charge after May 1 but it will likely be about $500, roughly the amount the district is now getting from the province for every

adult grad who takes a high school credit course.

McGlenen said the district wants to ensure everyone who needs a course to upgrade for college or university this spring gets in and is sending out flyers to get the message out. see SD43 COURSE, page A5

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The Tri-City News is partnering with Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society on the rebuilding project for Mossom Creek Hatchery. Below is the latest in a series of articles and advertisements that started almost a year ago...

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Left: Pat Dennett and Ron Schwenger in front of the new hatchery that is quickly rising in the forest beside Mossom Creek in Port Moody. Right: Ruth Foster, Mossom hatchery co-founder, and Sandie HollickKenyon, community advisor with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, check out the area where holding tanks for coho fry will be placed in the new Mossom hatchery and education centre.

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n a patch of gravel beside a rushing, rain-swollen creek, a concrete building is rising that looks to the un-schooled eye like an intruder to the dark and damp forest that surrounds it.

Inside the two-storey building, electricians and plumbers are hooking up drainage systems, hand dryers, fish tanks and other equipment for the new hatchery and education centre that will accept its first salmon fry in a couple of weeks.

Perhaps, the building looks too modern, too clinical, and too, well, warm, dry and convenient to be compatible with the surrounding environment. But in fact, every little detail and construction element is being designed to be sustainable, according to Pat Dennett and Ruth Foster, members of the Burrard

Nearly $1 million has been raised in funding, donations, materials and in-kind services but approximately $200,000 is still needed for landscaping and education materials as well as ongoing support for maintenance and education programs. For more information or to donate, visit www.mossomcreek.org.

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An artist’s rendering of what Mossom 2.0 will look like when it is completed. Right: An example of a planted green roof. The decision about what type of plants to use on the hatchery roof will depend on what works best with the surrounding forest.

Inlet Marine Enhancement Society that operates the hatchery.

“The bigger picture is the sustainability of our operations — we want to raise it up a notch,” Dennett says as he goes over the thick book of plans for the new Mossom Creek hatchery now under construction in Port Moody.

For the past year, volunteer project manager Dennett and his colleagues,

including building designer Gaetan Royer, BIMES president Kyle Pilon, building support worker Mel Steemson, fundraiser Tracy Green and many others have been working on the Mossom rebuilding project to make it fit in with the forest ecosystem.

“We want to keep our footprint to a minimum,” adds Foster.

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factors have been taken into consideration, from energy efficiency to using a permeable concrete called Hydromedia so rain water can flow naturally into the ground.

Today, on yet another rainy day in the forest, another important decision is being made to make Mossom 2.0 better for the environment.

Plans for a green roof are being discussed with Ron

Schwenger, principal of Architek, Engineered Solutions for Living Buildings, who has offered to partner with BIMES to install the green roof at a reduced cost so the small, community-based organization can meet its sustainability goals.

“A true green roof is a layered system that is integrated with the building,” says Schwenger, who explained the green roof will not only protect the hatchery’s new roof membrane, but will also cut down on storm water run off, provide habitat and cool the building in the summer.

“Our roof is more of a

sustainable function than visible,” agrees Dennett, who noted that the roof doesn’t have to be pleasing to the eye but sound and relatively maintenance-free.

The growing medium sits on top of a drainage panel and a root barrier material made up of coated, woven and microperforated polyethylene fabric. Schwenger suggested a four-to-seven inch layer of engineered soil, made up of light-weight porous materials, such as a mixture of red lava, pumice and course sand, mixed with some sterilized compost, with the soil depth depending on the type

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Ferns need the most soil, mosses and sedums need the least and grasses are somewhere in the middle.

For Foster, a retired educator with years of explaining how the forest works to children and high school students, the plants have to be the right mix and not be invasive. She is leaning toward mosses, which are plentiful in the forest, but worries they might not survive a hot summer. “We are also compensating for our footprint and encouraging production of oxygen on our carbon-absorbing roof,” Foster added.

While on this day, no decisions were made about the plant life that will inhabit the roof, the intention is they not alter the forest or cause problems to the sensitive ecosystem. The roof will be green, but what kind of green has yet to be decided. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Regular vaccination schedules OK Outbreaks of measles prompt parent concerns Diane StRanDbeRg The Tri-CiTy News

Anxious parents worried about the potential spread of the measles virus are asking for accelerated vaccination schedules for their children to protect them against the disease.

A Fraser Health spokesman said parents aren’t being discouraged from doing so but are being informed that the first dose their child received at 12 months gives them 95% protection over a lifetime.

Still, parents with toddlers are asking for the second dose top-up that gives 98% protection instead of waiting until their child is between four to six years of age, when the second dose is recommended.

Tasleem Juma said she understands their concern.

“Yes, you can stay with the schedule,” she said.

“Some prefer to accelerate and get it done, and that’s not a problem either.”

However Fraser Health’s main concern is reaching out to parents whose children may not be vaccinated against measles at all if

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Juma is sympathetic towards parents who may have forgotten this visit, however, it’s important these families take note of the current awareness campaign and to get to a public health clinic for the shot. If they go to the family doctor outside of the region for the MMR vaccine they should bring the record or have it sent to the local public clinic anyway so it’s on file and part of Fraser Health’s data.

“It’s really about reminding parents,” she said.

“Often they just forget and it’s not intentional and our intention is just to be able to support them getting it done.”

To help parents keep track of their children’s immunization schedule technological aids, such as a

texting program and an app have been created to remind parents to finish their child’s immunization schedule.

Much of the concern about measles in recent weeks has been the result of an outbreak of measles in Disneyland, which has spread to other areas in the U.S. Although the number of reported cases south of the border is only about 140 since tracking began Jan. 1, authorities in the U.S. and in Canada have been advocating vaccination as a way to combat the disease that was virtually eliminated in North America, except for occasional outbreaks caused by unvaccinated visitors from overseas.

The disease is easily transmitted and can be deadly but most Canadian babies are given a single vaccination to prevent mumps, measles and rubella at 12 months, a second booster dose between the ages of four to six.

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Families are also being reminded that vaccines are safer than getting measles, mumps or rubella and when their child is immunized, they protect others as well. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandberg

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SD43 course fee may be $500 after May 1 continued from front page

“We just put out a flyer to every home in the district this last week that outlines our programs. If people can go to ce43.com, then they would get any information they need in great detail.”

Normally, the district would start a course in March but some may be offered in April to accommodate everyone who signs up, he added, “We’re going to be creative in our calendar but [students] should sign up for an account now.”

Among the hardest hit by the change in government policy may be young adults from 19 to 25 years of age who are still trying to get their careers established and who may require additional high school courses or need better marks to get into college or university.

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This group currently makes up about 30%, or 154 of the 473, students who have so far enrolled for high school credit courses with continuing education this spring.

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“We’re going to be creative in our calendar but [students] should sign up for an account now.”

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Break-ins among local issues Business is up after rebranding continued from front page

The latter “was the primary reason why we started to consider in 2009 a rebrand of the property,” Keeling said of the $15-million facelift. “We needed a fresh start once the highway challenges were completed.”

Since Hard Rock opened on Dec. 20, 2013, Keeling said there has been a uptick in its income the first three quarters. The figures from the full year will be revealed next month to shareholders.

“None of us expected the rebrand to lead to a significant, material or instant rebound to where we were in 2007/’08,” he said. “There have been substantial changes in the marketplace where there are other gaming locations around now.

“We have always believed this is going to be a slow rebound and we feel that it was still the right decision.”

Raj Mutti, the casino’s executive director, confirmed attendance rates are up versus 2013 and the crowd is also younger. He said hospitality revenues for the first three quarters were up about 30%, meaning the venue’s income is becoming well-rounded.

He also commented on the casino’s relationship with the city of Coquitlam’s tourism office, which city council funds with casino dollars.

Hard Rock is “working very closely” with tourism manager Eric Kalnins, Mutti said, and Hard Rock plans to play a key role in this summer’s Canadian Pacific Women’s Open golf tournament at

vehicles on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Several break-ins to homes and garages were also reported from Wednesday through Saturday.

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number of problem gamblers decreasing 2.1% since 2008 — Keeling said Hard Rock is trying to do more than what the Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch mandates. For example, it has started a responsible gambling site committee, created its own policies and procedures, and educated non-gaming staff about gamblers’ behaviours.

As well, its partnership with Share Family and Community Services — which handles problem gaming cases and was named as Hard Rock’s signature charity — has translated into about $15,000 for the non-profit group plus inkind and volunteer services over the past 14 months, Mutti said.

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Since the casino opened in 2002 as the Great Canadian Casino, Coquitlam has received more than $100 million as part of the 10% cut of net gaming revenue to the host city. The city last week reported it received $1.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, about $44,000 more than for the same period in 2013.

And in December, Coquitlam council doled out more than $260,000 to charities and community groups from the 12.5% it sets aside for casino grants.

The rest goes toward capital projects, which in the past have included the new Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, Percy Perry Stadium renovation and the new City Centre library.

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The BC SPCA is investigating a Coquitlam resident believed to be the owner of an emaciated Siberian husky found wandering in Maple Ridge on Jan. 31.

The dog, now named Willow, is between one and two years old and weighed just 15 kg when it was taken in; a normal weight for such a dog of that age would be about 24 kg.

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A Siberian husky now named Willow is recovering after being discovered starving and emaciated in Maple Ridge. The dog’s owner has been identified by SPCA. a Coquitlam university student in his 20s, after it received a call from a neighbour who recognized the

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A Good Samaritan brought the dog in to the Maple Ridge SPCA. Willow was extremely weak and had been eating gravel and dirt to try to stay alive but is now recovering.

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Led by Angelina Park (above right), Korean, Chinese and Iranian seniors practise singing their own national anthems and Canada’s national anthem for a performance they will do Friday, Feb. 13 for Tri-Cities Seniors Multicultural Day. The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at Henderson Place Mall in Coquitlam.

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“Put your energy into the song and then people can feel that,” and with that encouragement 45 Iranian, Korean and Chinese-born Canadians belted out this country’s national anthem.

Led by Angelina Park, a local music teacher, the large group sang each word to Canada’s national anthem with as much emphasis as they could muster.

Park even had to remind them to smile.

But after a few tries, and a few hearty renditions of their own country’s national anthem as well, the group, made up of approximately 15 seniors from each nationality, finally relaxed.

“You guys have a big smile, I love that,” Park said.

The seniors are practicing for a performance to take place Friday, Feb. 13 at Henderson Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. during a Seniors Multicultural Day event organized by the Seniors Enrichment Project and SUCCESS. Azin Kalantari, who is

helping to organize the afternoon of presentations, traditional dances, music, food, and displays for TriCity seniors and local dignitaries, said all seniors are welcome to come.

“It is to get familiar with other cultures, not to be at home alone, to prevent isolation, this is the main idea.”

But last Friday day singing in harmony was the goal and a few seniors The Tri-City News talked to said the choir practice was a fun way to get to know people.

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“Very nice, very multicultural, I love it,” said Parvin Hakima, who immigrated to Canada 30 years ago and is now an active senior volunteering with many groups.

Kalantari said the seniors enrichment initiative started three years ago to provide English conversation, life skills, classes, multicultural activities and community tours for Korean and Iranian seniors.

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arents of babies and younger children have another job to put on their to-do list: get their child vaccinated. but unlike the situation where dentists remind their patients every six months to get a teeth cleaning, there is no similar immunization reminder for parents except for those they set up for themselves. and this is a problem. according to Fraser health records, 29% of children under two in in coquitlam and Port coquitlam and 28% of babies in Port moody are not up to date with recommended vaccinations against diseases such as measles, diphtheria, polio and hepatitis b. certainly, the health authority faces challenges from immunization foes who fear that vaccinations may be dangerous or that mandatory vaccinations violate their rights or religious

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becomes easier because boosters are offered for children in Grades 6 and 9. therefore, parents of younger children have to be diligent on following through on this task. For that to happen, they need to know that missing out on the 12 month vaccination, which includes the first dose of mmr [measles, mumps and rubella] vaccine to protect against measles, their children could be at risk for a vary serious disease and they could pass the illness on to some other child. although the disease has been virtually eradicated in canada, there is still a chance of catching it from an unvaccinated visitor from overseas. no one said raising a child would be easy and until a simpler way of immunizing non school aged kids is found, parents will have to take on this responsibility themselves.

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Noise could annoy if amphitheatre built The Editor, Re. “Is a new amphitheatre a good use of tax dollars?” (Opinion, The Tri-City News, Feb. 4) Thank you for your opinion piece on some of the issues which arise because of the proposed amphitheatre at Lafarge Lake.

Unfortunately, it is not just noise pollution in the immediate neighbourhood which will be an unfortunate effect of holding concerts at this venue.

The Coquitlam River Valley is highly sensitive to noise echoes.

Even now, when fireworks are set off in the Town Centre Park, the noise in my yard (and I live off the top of Coast Meridian Road) sounds as if someone is discharging a shotgun nearby. Over the years, as the Westwood Race Track grew noisier and noisier, noise pollution across the Coquitlam River Valley

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Burrard Generating Station (BGS) located on Port Moody’s north shore is a 900 megawatt conventional natural gasfired generating station. Established in the 1960’s, it has about 77 full time employees. The province plans to shut it down by 2016.

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Gov’t decision to shut down Burrard ‘stupid’ The Editor, Shutting down Burrard Thermal is a very stupid decision by the BC Liberals. The plant is strategically located at the province’s load centre and can provide 900 MW of firm power for emergencies and peaking.

It is the only large, gasfired power plant in the province. If B.C. experienced a California-style drought, Hydro would be in trouble, as it relies on water for 90% of its generation.

The government’s response?

Build another dam (for $10 billion) and shut down Burrard!

Hydro pays over $50 million a year to keep a private 275 MW gas-fired power plant in Campbell River on stand-by. Hydro is saving less than $20

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The Editor, The planned route of the Fremont connector is becoming a hot topic on the northside of Port Coquitlam — and rightly so.

One wonders what PoCo council sees as the answer to all the rushhour traffic that will eventually be flowing east through one of its newly developed, heavily populated residential and light industrial/commercial areas (Dominion Triangle) only to suddenly end at a one-lane through approach leading onto the Mary Hill Bypass or a one-lane right merging onto the Lougheed Highway.

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You can comment on any story you read at www.tricitynews.com million a year by shutting down Burrard.

For less than $100 million, the plant could be upgraded to be a reliable stand-by for years to come. What a colossal waste of money to shut down a plant that is fully paid for.

Hydro ratepayers should be up in arms.

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The City of Coquitlam is considering building an amphitheatre at Town Centre Park. became unbearable, with sounds measured at 80 decibels on our sun deck continuing for hours on weekends.

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I urge the city of Coquitlam’s council to direct city staff to undertake seriously scientific tests concerning the effects of potential stadium noise on those of us who live on Burke Mountain, a group of people heretofore ignored by staff in preparing for this project.

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In a briefing for reporters on what to expect when the annual budget is presented Feb. 17, de Jong said the surplus for the current year will be larger than the $444 million forecast in November. Corporate and personal income tax has been stronger than expected, but there is no certainty that will continue into the new fiscal year that begins April 1.

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“You’re going to see higher Medical Services Plan premiums, higher ICBC rates, we’re already seeing higher fees for camping,” Farnworth said.

The next budget will also provide tax relief for the wealthiest B.C. residents, as a two-year increase on incomes more than $150,000 a year comes to an end. De Jong imposed the 2.1 per cent hike in his pre-election budget in 2013, after then-NDP leader Adrian Dix promised a similar move to help balance the books.

The recent plunge in oil prices has had a major impact on revenues to Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland, but B.C. has largely escaped that due to continued gas production but little oil from B.C. petroleum fields.

De Jong emphasized that with the continued glut of shale gas produced across North America, it remains an urgent priority to develop liquefied natural gas exports to Asia before B.C. revenues fall further for lack of sales.

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Pay parking at hospitals under fire Fraser board chair says get used to it Jeff Nagel Black Press

Fraser Health is defending its policy of charging for pay parking at most of the region’s hospitals to generate additional revenue.

The policy — long denounced by hospital users as a heartless cash grab — came under fire again at a Jan. 29 meeting of Fraser Health’s board of directors in South Surrey.

Langley Township resident Harold Nagy demanded to know why Delta and Mission don’t have “this B.S. about pay parking” while patients and visitors must pay at other hospitals.

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It costs $3.50 per hour and $9.50 for the day to park at Port Moody’s Eagle Ridge Hospital.

Fraser Health defended its pay-parking policy, saying it needs the additional revenue.

Delta and Mission are the only two municipalities that have bylaws that prohibit pay parking at hospitals. Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody charges $3.50 per hour or $9.50 for

the day.

“They should all be free,” Nagy said, adding the charges make some patients worry they’ll run out of time and be fined. “It’s a place of necessity when you

go there. It’s not like going out for supper.”

About a third of the money from pay parking goes to maintain the lots and the rest — several million dollars a year — goes

into the authority’s budget.

As of 2011, the two Lower Mainland health regions took in a combined $19 million in parking fees.

“Personally, I wish it could be consistent,” Fraser Health board chair Karen Matty said. “But we do not write bylaws in the various communities.”

The Canadian Medical Association Journal once likened pay parking to an unfair user fee that can add stress for patients and disrupt their care if they have to go out and feed a meter.

Fraser provides free parking passes for renal dialysis patients and grants other financial hardship parking permits on a caseby-case basis.

For everyone else, Matty predicts hospital pay parking is here to stay.

“Having to pay for parking is something that peo-

ple need to get their head around,” she said.

“I don’t want to pay for parking. But parking seems to be becoming a premium here in B.C., especially the Lower Mainland. And I think we are all getting used to that fact.”

Part of the rationale for pay parking is it spurs stall rotation, so some spaces are available when patients and visitors need them and aren’t hogged all day by users from surrounding businesses.

Parking costs $3.50 an hour at most hospitals in the Fraser region, although that starts at $4.25 at Burnaby, Royal Columbian and Surrey Memorial hospitals, while hourly rates are lower in the eastern Fraser Valley – $2.50 in Abbotsford, $1.75 in Chilliwack and free in Hope.

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Wayne Baldwin said he can’t recall his council ever being asked to outlaw pay parking at Peace Arch Hospital.

But he suggested Delta Hospital is a special case because of its location with an abundance of other free parking nearby.

“Different situations call for different tactics,” Baldwin said. “If [Delta] put in pay parking probably people would simply park along the roads up to it or around city hall.

So it doesn’t make a lot of sense.”

Baldwin also noted some pay parking lots at Peace Arch Hospital are actually owned and operated by the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation, with all proceeds going directly to local hospital improvements, not into Fraser’s budget. jnagel@blackpress.ca

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Hospitals jammed but progress predicted Winter flu surge a blip as reforms kick in Jeff Nagel Black Press

Fraser Health hospitals remain severely congested, despite the launch of a new strategy last year to improve patient flow, according to the authority’s latest statistics.

Less than 39% of the region’s emergency patients last year were admitted to hospital within 10 hours — far below a provincial target of 55% — suggesting hallway medicine remains rampant in ERs. The numbers were worst at Langley and Delta hospitals (both at 29%), Peace Arch (31%), Mission Memorial (32%) and Surrey Memorial and Chilliwack General (both at 32%.) That means more than two-thirds of ER patients in all those hospitals typically waited longer than 10 hours for a bed.

Other key capacity indicators in the health region’s newly released monthly report card show hospitals across the region

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Karen Matty are also struggling to meet targets to limit the average length of patient stay, the number of patients staying more than 30 days and the

proportion of patients who could instead be treated at home or in other settings instead of hospital.

Fraser Health board chair Karen Matty said ERs are jammed right now from the annual winter surge, mainly due to large numbers of patients arriving sick from the flu.

“You don’t build an airport for the Christmas rush and you don’t build a hospital for the flu season,” Matty said in an interview.

“The airlines get to say ‘We’re sold out.’ But we can’t turn patients away.”

Matty said she’s confident Fraser will soon see good results from its new strategic and operational plan, which was completed last year after a review ordered by Health Minister Terry Lake.

“We’ve turned the ship in my view,” she said.

“We’re on a very positive road to try to shift services to the community.”

The plan aims to find new ways to decongest hospitals by providing more services at home or in community settings, and also by preventative medicine to limit chronic disease rates as the population ages.

As more capacity comes on line outside hospitals, it’s hoped there will be fewer people in hospital who don’t need to be occupying a bed, clogging the flow of incoming patients.

Matty said there’s a “huge” effort underway to work to ensure more residents across the region have a family doctor where they can get much treatment.

“If people don’t have a family physician, they end up in the ER.” More residential care beds, home care services and working with families of patients are all parts of the region’s interlinked approach, she said.

The very fact congestion statistics and various other performance measures are now being made public in monthly report cards for the entire region and each hospital is also a significant improvement, she added.

“We’ve become far more transparent and accountable,” Matty said. “The report cards help us focus.

We’ve never had a reporting mechanism like this.”

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transparency/reportcard/) Several indicators show significant improvement, including rates of infection by resistant bacteria like C. difficile and MRSA that are now much better than the

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Fraser Health is also on track to end the year almost right on its $3.3-billion budget at the end of March, perhaps with a very thin surplus.

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WRITING AWARDS

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very winter, the American Library Association announces the top books for youth through its various literary awards. With over 70,000 children’s and teen books published every year, you can imagine that this is a daunting task!

Preschoolers will find outstanding reads in the Randolph Caldecott Medal titles. This award honours “the year’s most distinguished picturebook for children.”

In 2015, the winning title was The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat. The lush, atmospheric illustrations in this fantasy tale follow Beekle, the eponymous unimaginary friend, as he takes matters into his own hands and sets sail for the real world in search of his human.

Beekle finds her waiting for him in a cold, lonely big city. He and other creatures from the imaginary place pair up with their children to create the kind of magic that only true friendship brings.

Unexpectedly, there were six Caldecott honours books in 2015 and two of them had Canadian roots.

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole is the hysterically funny tale of two boys who are determined to unearth something spectacular with their buckets and shovels.

Winnipeg-born Jon Klassen (author of the equally hilarious award winners I Want My Hat Back and This Is Not My Hat) uses sparse text and subtle illustrations to tell the tale of the intrepid explorers.

The John Newbery Medal recognizes the best in children’s literature. The 2015 winner is The Crossover, by Kwame Alexander. This novel in verse illuminates the basketball-steeped

world of middle-class African American twins Josh and J.B. Teetering on the edge of adolescence, the twins crash into the corners of anger, conflict, healing and forgiveness. This is an uplifting story of family and resilience as seen through the frame of lyric verse.

Finally, the Michael L. Printz Award recognizes the best young adult book of the year. The 2015 award winner is I’ll Give You the Sun

by Jandy Nelson. Fraternal twins Jude and Noah split the narrative in two and describe the aftermath of a family tragedy in powerful, lyric language.

The twins explore the limits of their dichotomies and begin to see redemption in the shades between grief and joy, right and wrong, and moral absolutes.

They navigate the story along the fault lines of their tense sibling identities and their blindingly poignant coming of age is coloured throughout by their intense

passion for their art. Each twin is complex, variegated and vulnerable, and to travel with them on their journey towards meaning is a gift.

You can access the full list of Caldecott, Newbery, and Printz winners on the American Library Association’s website, or find them all at your local library.

If you’re building your reading bucket list for 2015, don’t overlook some additional notable awards: The National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Pacific Northwest Reader’s Choice Award, the Hans Christian Anderson Awards and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. You can find these lists online or visit your public library for personal recommendation from children’s literature experts.

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Members of the Port Moody Ecological Society, which operates the Noons Creek Hatchery and hosts the popular Fingerling Festival on the first Saturday in May, will also elect a new board for the coming year. Board members will provide an overview of the activities of the Noons Creek Hatchery.

The meeting will be held at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Road) on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

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SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

Rocky Point Ice Cream, Tumblebus nominated 12th annual awards will be held on Feb. 26 SARAH PAYNE

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Several Tri-City businesses have made the cut and are now in the top five finalists for the 12th annual Small Business BC Awards.

The judges whittled down the entrants and have chosen a handful for each of the categories; they’ll now present a 10-minute business pitch to a panel of industry experts who will decide the winners.

The winners are announced at the ceremony at Vancouver’s Pan Pacific Hotel on Feb. 26.

Port Moody’s Rocky Point Ice Cream is in the running in the Best Company category and Port Coquitlam’s Vancouver Tumblebus is in for Best Immigrant Entrepreneur while Coquitlam’s Branded Athletics is up in the Best International Trade category.

Sole Girls, a North Vancouver-based business that offers running and leadership programs in Greater Vancouver, including Coquitlam, for young

girls and teens is up for the Best Community Impact award.

Stephanie Morgan serves up a sweet treat at Rocky Point Ice Cream in Port Moody. The company has been nominated, along with two other Tri-City firms, for small business awards.

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program; • March 27: Keri Venz, infant development consultant, SFSCL, on infant child growth and development.

Baby’s 1st 2 Years is a free program for expectant parents as well as parents, grandparents and/or guardians and their babies newborn to 24 months. It’s an opportunity to learn from guest speakers and to enjoy support, conversation and validation in a comfortable and relaxed environment. This is a drop-in program, so there is no need to register.

For more information, call 604-933-6146 or visit www.placemaillardville.ca.

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Learn more about Canada’s tax system and how to minimize what you need to pay on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the Port Moody Library. A professional accountant will explain Canada’s tax laws and key concepts such as tax credits and deductions as well as the importance of detailed record keeping.

Facilitator Bark Kong, CPA, CA, CBV is a partner in Charlton and Company, a Vancouver based CPA firm and a former senior financial executive with Fraser Health Authority. The program will be held between 7 and 8:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room. Call the library at 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat for this free program.

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Have you been looking for a women’s circle? Wanting to develop and open your voice? How about both? The Galley Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody) is holding a free introductory women’s singing circle between 7 and 9 p.m. The session is led by vocal coach Zoey Wren and will teach basic vocal technique, harmonizing, group blending and more. For more information and registration go to www. zoeywren.com or call 604461-6200.

THURSDAY, FEB. 12

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Speaker: Shirley Loewen on “Making amends and it’s all good.” Reservations by Feb. 10: Frieda, 604-937-7198.

• The Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam Centennial will be meeting at the Wilson Centre (2510 Wilson Ave.) between 4:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. For more information email kevinlusignan@communityventures.ca.

• Bridge/Mat Shelter Sharing Our Experience, 7-9 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, Port Moody. Join past volunteers, shelter guests, community organizers; through stories, they will both celebrate contributions as well as discover what they have learned about themselves and the community. RSVP & info: minister@sauc.ca or 604939-5513.

• Women’s Connection Luncheon hosted by TriCity Christian Women’s

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• Tri-Cities Seniors Multicultural Day, a free event 1-4 p.m. for all seniors 65+ at Centre Court at Henderson Place Mall, 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, put on by SUCCESS and United Way, featuring multi-cultural performances and treats.

SUNDAY, FEB. 15

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about starting your own backyard garden at the Port Moody Recreation Complex between 10 a.m. and noon. The cost to register is $10 but participants receive $10 in market bucks.

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TUESDAY, FEB. 17

• Karen Myskiw will be our guest speaker at the Dogwood Garden Club in Coquitlam this week and she will be speaking on local eating and designing kitchen gardens. We meet

in the Centennial Room at the Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier Street) at 7:00 p.m.

For more information call Margaret Manery at 604931-3433 or email margaret.manery@hotmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18

The Port Moody Ecological Society will hold its annual general meeting between 7 and 9 p.m. at the Port Moody Recreation Centre (300 Ioco Road). The event is open to the public. For more information email egolds@sfu.ca or call 604-937-3483.

SATURDAY, FEB. 21

The Coquitlam University Women’s Club will hold a talk by Sharon Tokar, forensic anthropologist, called “Everybody Tells a Story” at its monthly meeting between 1 and 4 p.m. It will focus on what is meant by forensic anthropology and will include a hands on demonstration at the end of the presentation. For more information email sgstedham@gmail.com. see next page

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SUNDAY, FEB. 22

• The Tri-Cities Off Road Cycling Association (TORCA) is hosting it’s first public trail day on Burke Mountain on Sunday, Feb. 22. We invite all members of the public who are interested in learning about how to maintain and build sustainable mountain bike trails. No experience is required. We’ll meet at the yellow gate on Harper Road (end of Harper Road before you enter the parking lot to the gun range) in Coquitlam at 9 a.m.

Coffee, snacks, lunch and tools will be provided.

Please bring water and a pair of comfortable work gloves if you have them.

For more information email contact@torca.ca or go to www.torca.ca.

• The I AM SOMEONE Ending Bullying Society is proud to present the third annual Walk 2TALK supporting the 2TALK texting program connecting youth in the Tri-Cities with support via text message for issues such as bullying, depression, loneliness and more. No registration is required. The walk will start at 11:30 a.m. on February 22 at Riverside secondary in Port Coquitlam. For more information go to www.iamsomeone.ca.

TUESDAY, FEB. 24

• Gail Anderson-Dargatz, author of Search and Rescue, will be reading from her novel at the City Centre Library (1169 Pinetree Way) as part of a Tri-Cities Literacy Committee presentation between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. The cost to attend is free but preregistration is necessary.

Contact Janice Williams at jwilliams@coqlibrary.ca or call 604-554-7337.

FRIDAY, FEB. 27

If you are providing care to a parent, spouse, adult child and/or friend in the Tri-Cities, this support group at the Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St.) will provide caregivers with education and tools to help support their loved one and a safe place for those to share their experiences and learn from others in similar situations. The sessions are led by an experienced facilitator and take place between 10 and 11:30 a.m.. Drop in’s welcomed.

SUNDAY, MAR. 8

• Join host Ivan Sayers for a glamorous live fashion review of historical men’s and women’s traveling fashions from 1900 to 2000 at the Inlet Theatre.

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For more information and registration go to www. zoeywren.com or call 604-461-6200. the present. Ivan’s unique wit and humour on why we wore what we wore is always entertaining. The event will take place between 2 and 4 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.). The cost for the event is $27.50. For more information email info@portmoodymuseum.org or call 604-939-1648.

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• Volunteers wanted for all positions at Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop, located at 2811B Shaughnessy St., PoCo; applications available at the store during open hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

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• Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is looking for volunteer tutors for Study Buddy program, which gives young girls the educational support they need by matching them in a one-toone tutoring relationship. To be a Study Buddy volunteer, you must be female, age 19 or older, have a high school diploma, some post-secondary education (completed or in-process), and some experience helping others learn. Study Buddies spend one hour a week tutoring a Little Sister for a minimum of six months. Info: 604873-4525 Ext. 300 or info@ bigsisters.bc.ca.

• Hyde Creek Watershed Society is looking for volunteers to assist with programs and operations; society is made up of volunteers of all ages who donate time that will fit their schedules. A few hours during the month would benefit this group.

If you have an interest in helping with hatchery tours, building operations or event planning, email hydecreek. info@gmail.com. Info: www. hydcreek.org.

• Volunteers wanted for Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Weekend Coffee Program in the main lobby at ERH; openings for both Saturday and Sunday shifts.

Info: 604-544-1470.

• Crossroads Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam on Friday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606.

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Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support are provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit www.options.bc.ca. and follow the link for the crisis line. Next training starts soon.

• Canadian Cancer Society Greater Vancouver Region desperately seeks volunteer drivers in the Tri-Cities to drive cancer patients to primary cancer treatments. Drivers are required to have their own well-maintained, smokefree vehicle and a clean driving record. Volunteer drivers who use their own car are compensated for mileage. Volunteers need to be available weekdays during business hours. They will be screened and must undergo a short training session, and they are asked to commit to a minimum of one day per week for at

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• PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-942-7506.

• Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too).

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• Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 18 with boys 7-14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver. com.

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• Seniors Services Society needs volunteer drivers (must provide own vehicle) for seniors transportation program. On call up to 4 hours a week to transport and assist senior clients to medical appointments. Volunteers are reimbursed for costs.

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professional choreographer Milena Canta (class of 2008) and student dancer Mikki Roberts.

Meanwhile, at Riverside secondary, drama teacher Nicole Roberge is getting teary-eyed about In The Heights.

Not only did she see the musical on Broadway the year that it opened but Roberge also used to live in Washington Heights, the NYC neighbourhood in which the show is set (Roberge has her master’s degree from NYU).

Roberge said she was so motivated to have her 53 students perform the mu-

Her gift is to train the brain.

The right side, that is, to be better connected for business, which primarily uses the left, analytical half.

Saima Shah’s skills are now employed by Canadian technology companies and her coaching is being sought by CEOs as far away as Dubai.

Her aim is to get organizations out of their structured comfort zones and to think out of the box.

“The companies that are thriving today are using the right side of their brains,” the Coquitlam resident said. “They have more of a balance and, as a result, have a competitive edge.”

Shah, who has two MBAs (one in finance from the Institute of Business Administration in her native Karachi, another in computers from Simon Fraser University), started her pursuit of business creativity years ago.

Certified in Usui and Kundalini Reiki, yoga therapy, hatha yoga, hypnotherapy, intuition development and heart resonance, Shah learned how to break down mental barriers and stress. In 2008, she started Coquitlam Meditation and transformed her career into an executive and life coach.

As a consultant, Shah talks to companies about unleashing their power of creativity.

“For many people involved in detail-orientated jobs, they tighten up when you tell them to use the right side of their brains,” she said, “so what we have to do is develop it. The right side opens up a world of energy, insight and possibilities. And that, in turn, allows businesses to be proactive.”

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MUSICAL FUN

RIGHT: The Saturday night party crew in Centennial secondary’s The Wedding Singer: Grace Chen, Nick Baker, Shauna Lim, Tren Wallace, Saba Mohseni and Kaeli Seddon.

BELOW: Anthony Berglund and Jackson Fitzgerald are double cast in Riverside secondary’s production of In The Heights.

They portray Usnavi De La Vega, the 24-year-old owner of De La Vega’s Bodega in Washington Heights, New York City.

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A 1980s comedy based on an Adam Sandler hit movie.

A Tony-award winning production where tensions run high in a New York City neighbourhood.

These are the shows presented this month by more than 100 high school students in the Tri-Cities — two completely different Broadway musicals that offer plenty of pop, rock, hip hop and Latin flavours for local audiences.

Opening tomorrow (Thursday) is Centennial secondary’s The Wedding

Singer, a stage presentation based on the 1998 film of the same name that starred Sandler and Drew Barrymore.

Taking on the lead roles of Robbie Hart and Julia Sullivan are Aaron Pardi, Grade 10, and Kirsten Kwong, Grade 12.

Drama teacher Lisa Boddez said she learned of Kwong’s theatrical talents while scrolling through the internet last year.

For the past two years, Kwong has been a “princess for hire” with Bippity Boppity Birthdays, a Coquitlam-based company that caters to girls’ parties.

Kwong, 17, a dance

student at Place des Arts, hopes to translate her acting skills into a musical arts career after she graduates this year. “Kirsten is very talented and her personality really shines through when she’s on stage,” Boddez said.

About 50 students and Centennial alumni are part of The Wedding Singer, in the cast, crew and orchestra pit (lead by musical director Carole Baker).

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Roberge contacted the drama teacher there, who lent Riverside some set pieces.

As a result, Riverside will be the first high school in Tri-Cities to perform In The Heights.

“We are very honoured to be introducing it to the district,” Roberge said.

• Tickets for The Wedding Singer are $15/$12 by calling Centennial secondary

(570 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 604-936-7205. It runs Feb. 12 to 14 and Feb. 19 to 21. In The Heights at Riverside secondary (2215 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam) runs Feb. 19 to 21 and Feb. 25 to 27. Call 604-941-6053.

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Mandara Lebovitz said she invited Shah to talk at tomorrow night’s PechaKucha Port Coquitlam Night because “she is an amazing healer and psychic” who can speak about holistic workplace approaches.

Besides Shah, Lebovitz has recruited people working in the arts, education, finance and politics.

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“I really wanted it and I knew I had the cast for it,” she said, adding the Latin

rhythms and salsa dancing make the show “vibrant and modern” (Roberge is a world salsa dance champion).

And she was especially pleased to get the rights as the Arts Club Theatre in Vancouver is also due to run In The Heights this

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LEFT: Pause Cafe by Richard Markus and Orcas Madrona Moonrise on Eastsound by Leif Erickson will be shown for The Members’ Exhibition of PhotoClub Vancouver ths month, in Coquitlam.

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Nearly every year since it was founded in the late 1990s, PhotoClub Vancouver has publicly exhibited the work of its members.

But for this year’s show, there will be a bonus display to pay tribute to one of the club’s founders, who passed away two years ago.

Henry Ballon, a medi-

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A young violin student at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts strung up first place in the Vancouver Youth Symphony Concerto Competition. Yubin Kim, 10, a student of Roger Mangas, recently won the junior division of the contest. As a result, Kim will have a solo performance of Summer from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at the VYSO’s Rising Star concert on March 7 at Capilano U.

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A choral group in Port Coquitlam needs new singers. The Felice Women’s Choir will host an open house at its next regular practice session: tomorrow (Thursday) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place (1100-2253 Leigh Sq., behind city hall).

ARIAS

Vancouver Opera’s Heather Pawsey and Andrew Greenwood will lead a Valentine’s Day recital at a Port Coquitlam church. The pair will perform popular and classical arias for the Feb. 15 show at Trinity United Church (2211 Prairie Ave.). The concert starts at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $15/$10 at the door. Call 604-942-0022.

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Lia Dvir (piano) and Danielle Cyr (voice) are now teachers at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.), 604-931-2008.

cal doctor who practiced in Vancouver, will have a special memorial section that honours his traditional style.

Ballon was devout in his use of black-and-white film images, printing them off in a dark room.

“He was a great inspiration for the club,” co-president Richard Markus told The Tri-City News last week.

“When we had our monthly challenges, he would al-

ways bring in a print or two, and they were always quite interesting. He was very, very creative.”

Among those on the jury panel for the inaugural Henry Ballon Challenge were his daughter and granddaughter, a student at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.

Both women (as well as Ballon’s other daughter) will be at the opening reception for the PhotoClub

show at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts tomorrow night (Thursday).

As for their larger exhibition, also in the Mezzanine Gallery, 15 PhotoClub members — amateur and professional shutterbugs — will present 36 film and digital pictures from the past year “in color or black and white, out of the camera or manipulated.

“We encourage breaking the rules,” Markus said,

noting submissions were based on originality and beauty.

Meanwhile, also opening Thursday night is a display of 200 musical instruments from around the world.

They were collected by Boris Sichon, an internationally acclaimed musician and stage performer who is Place des Arts’ artistin-residence for February and will be hosting four workshops with school-

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Sichon told The News he’s looking forward to his residency, which is being funded by a grant from Metro Vancouver (PdA visual arts teacher Joy Kirkwood is the facility’s spring artist-in-residence).

A Mission resident, the Ukrainian native studied at the Academy of Music in St. Petersburg and has performed with the Jewish Chamber Musical Theatre

in Moscow, the Russian National Folkloric Band and the Habima National Theatre in Israel.

• The opening reception for the two exhibits is Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam).

The displays end March 8.

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Coquitlam Express forward Brett Supinski scored a goal and added an assist in a 4-2 win over the Surrey Eagles on Monday afternoon. The game was the only win the team could manage during its three-game Family Day weekend road trip.

Coquitlam Express captain Joey Santucci scored two goals and capped the Family Day weekend with a 4-2 win over the hapless Surrey Eagles Monday afternoon.

With the game tied 1-1 in the first period, Santucci potted his first of the game midway through the opening frame, burying a feed from line mate Jackson Cressey to make it 2-1.

The 20-year-old forward added an insurance marker early in the second period, assisted by Colton Kerfoot, before teammates Brett Supinski made it 4-1 with his 42nd of the season.

A third period power play goal from Surrey’s Ben Vikich made it 4-2, a score that would hold until the end of the game.

With the win, the club bounced back from a difficult trip up north, where the

team lost two straight to the Prince George Spruce Kings.

On Saturday, the Express fell 7-5 to the home team in front 972 hockey fans at the Prince George Coliseum.

Despite scoring four unanswered goals — three of which came on a power play that went three-for-six in the game — going up 4-2, the Express squandered the lead by allowing two shorthanded goals. Three unanswered markers from the Spruce Kings in the third allowed Prince George to take the game 7-5.

The Express had a similar result 24-hours earlier.

Friday night’s game was tied 1-1 at the beginning of the second, before the Express went to sleep for about 12 minutes, allowing Prince George to score four goals.

Coquitlam managed to get two in the third period, but the hole was to deep to overcome and the club fell 6-4. sports@tricitynews.com

FISH OUTSIDE THE BOX

It’s important to change up your fishing routine TIGHT LINES Jeff Weltz Fraser fishing is slow

“Sometimes, and with the greatest respect, I blame old Fredrick Halford for much of our dullness. No one has ever taken greater pains with exact imitations–not merely of a species of fly, but with precision as

to sex and state of development. He has harsh words to say about those “awful monstrosities called fancy flies” even while admitting that they occasionally take fish. And I suspect he would have been heartily ashamed of killing a fish on a light olive in the midst of a hatch of dark olives. Generations of fishermen have followed him…”

– Roderick Haig-Brown discussing the arrogant assumptions of some anglers, in his book, Fisherman’s Fall.

How often do we miss the mark; by falling into assumption, by relegating too much credibility into the assumptions of others?

Last week, we drew attention to the fact that fish have a mind of their own, and cannot be pigeon holed into a set pattern of behaviour, no matter how much some would like to believe they can.

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Often highly successful

days of fishing come from looking outside traditional and accepted belief, and applying what would appear unorthodox.

Large trophy fish survive and get big by evading capture. I believe over the seasons they become accustomed to all the popular lures and baits, and learn to operate outside the box.

To catch these fish, we need to open our minds and think outside the box too.

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Bucktail, and Lefty’s Deceiver.

• The Vedder River is good for Dolly Varden, rainbow, and steelhead.

For rainbow, try: Czech nymph, Kaufmann Stone, Hares Ear, Big Black, Wooly Bugger, Eggo, Zulu, Soubou, Irresistible, Elk Hair Caddis, Tom Thumb, Black Gnat, or Renegade.

For steelhead try: Steelhead Nightmare, Flat Black, Kaufman Stone, Rolled Muddler, Steelhead Bee, Irresistible, October Caddis, or Stimulator.

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A Maple Creek middle school student can count himself among the best young karate kids in the country.

Michael Alteza, 13, competed in the Karate Canada National Championships over the weekend at the Richmond Oval — chopping his way through opponents from Ontario, Quebec and B.C. — and came away with a gold medal, having won six of his seven matches.

His mom, Marianne Alteza, said her son started karate just six years ago and decided

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“He surprised us this weekend to get a gold,” she said, admitting it was the first match she’s watched in a while because she can’t bear to watch her son sparring.

Alteza’s sensei at the Westwood Goju-Ryu School of Karate said the Grade 8 student and karate brown belt did well in the event, where he competed in the male youth

(over 48 kg) kumite.

“Michael worked extremely hard for this event and looks forward to continued successes,” Brian Purves said in an email.

Karate Canada will hold a junior training camp in Toronto this summer to decide who will make it on to the national team that will go to the 2015 Junior World Championships. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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The Coquitlam Aftershock downed West Vancouver United in under-13 girls soccer last weekend.

Maya Faccone and Alexandra Nielsen provided aggressive plays and solid chances, but West Vancouver’s goalie kept them in the game.

When the game wrapped up, it was still 0-0 and the game was decided in a shootout.

Tiana Pavan, Vanessa Porretti Nielsen and Faccone all provided a goal to win 4-1.

The win was the second in a row for the club, who defeated the North Shore Rebels 1-0.

Defender Linnea Wong scored an impressive goal with a big kick in the back of the net in that match.

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SINGBEIL, Patricia Lucy July 14, 1926 - Jan. 17, 2015 Patricia passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 88. She is survived by her children Lance and Kim, grandchildren Bryan, Alan, Adam and Ava, and brothers Peter and Jim. During her life she was active with the Port Coquitlam Legion Branch 133 as well as her local NDP riding.

Patricia loved children, fostering and providing care for many neighbourhood youth.

She will be lovingly remembered for her compassionate and generous spirit.

A small celebration of life is planned on Sunday, February 15th from 12 noon to 2pm in the common room of Orchard Valley Estates at 2448 Atkins Drive, Port Coquitlam.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BCSPCA.

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COMING EVENTS

THE FRIENDS CAMP. Explore what friendship means! Including service, arts and sports. 11-14 year old. Coquitlam area. Saturday 28th.

Feb, 9am to 9pm. Info. and registration at www.coquitlambahai.ca

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PRE-SCHOOLS

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package.

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

Wed Feb 11th, 5-7pm.

800 Egmont Ave. (off Robinson, off Como Lake) at MILLER PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL, COQUITLAM.

QUALIFIED CARING STAFF Warm Nurturing Environment.

2, 3, 5 Day Progams, AM & PM All Day Montessori Program incl; Language - Math - Science - French - Music and Much More!

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

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.

Please drop your resume off in person to: 2902 St. John’s Street Port Moody, or email: ďŹ rstclassautobody@shaw.ca fax 604.461.4041 CEMENT FINISHERS 2 reqd. Sal:$26.50, f/t, Pmt, Exp: 2+yrs. Duties: Make Concrete mixture. Fill hollows & remove high spots to smooth freshly poured concrete. Level top surface of concrete according to specifications. Repair, resurface & replace worn or damaged sections of floors, walls, roads & other concrete structures. Operate hand & power tools. Can handle heavy loads & can work at height.

Lang: English. Spanish as asset.

Work at various locations in Lower Mainland, BC. Contact: Cristian from TD Concrete, located at 2968 Silver Springs Blvd, Coquitlam, BC, V3E 3S2 Apply to: attdconcrete_coquitlam @yahoo.ca

SUTCO IS seeking U.S. qualified Class 1 Drivers, steady year round Super B Flat Deck work. We offer group health benefits, matched contribution pension, e logs, and auto deposit pay. Apply on line at: sutco.ca/fax resume and abstract to (250)357-2009/call 1-888-357-2612 ext. 230

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION AUTOMOTIVE

CertiďŹ ed Automotive Technician Full time, competitive wage and benefit plan. Busy, full service independent shop in Port Moody.

Email: info@edenautomotive.ca

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year.

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

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

Production Supervisor K-Bro Linen Systems

Requirements: F 1 - 2 years of supervisory or related experience in production /manufacturing environment FStrong work ethic & leadership skills BeneďŹ ts: F Salary Range $42,000-$46,000 F Comprehensive Benefits Pkg F Dynamic Work Environment F 4 x 10 hr days/wk K-Bro Linen operates a large modern commercial laundry facility located within a Short walk from Lake City Skytrain in Bby. Send Resume to bcrecruitment@k-brolinen.com or visit www.k-brolinen.com for more information.

No phone calls please

BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS - Optician / Contact Lens Fitter. 6 month course. 604.581.0101

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Ashley Furniture HomeStore is coming to Abbotsford!

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Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

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INFORMATION

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Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

HELP WANTED

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Preschool & Kindergarten

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Call 604-472-3040

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

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Auto Body Technician

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RAMP SERVICES AGENT

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

About Us: Swissport International Ltd. is the leading Ground Services Provider to the aviation industry.

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HELP WANTED CARRIERS NEEDED

The following routes are now available to deliver the News in the TriCity area: 8224 430 Decaire St 445 Schoolhouse St 1324-1423 Charland Ave 1500-1551 Dansey Ave 9061 1793-1891 Aire Cres (odd) 2161 Lamprey Dr 1715-2191 Western Dr 9017 1221-1286 Gateway Pl 2309-2438 Kensington Cres 1215-1266 Kensington Pl 1217-1265 Knights Crt 2306-2378 Nottingham Pl 6071 90-149 April Rd 2-50 Bedingfield St 100-108 Roe Dr (even) 1-19 Symmes Bay 9008 2335-2496 Begbie Terr 926-974 Captain Crt 909-993 Citadel Dr 2314-2453 Colonial Dr 922-982 Moody Crt 9110 3511-3550 Carlisle St 3527-3564 Graham St 3600-3675 Hughes Pl 2302-2416 Patricia Ave (even) 2377-2441 Scott Pl 3520-3550 Stevenson St 8608 3248-3256 Mariner Way 2840 Norman Ave 991-1032 Ogden St 1014-1031 Palmdale St 1015-1028 Saddle St 8790 1266-1299 Creekstone Terr 1266-1319 Hollybrook St 3336-3361 Leston Ave 3347-3361 Mason Ave (odd) 1280-1311 Sadie Cres 9229 1005-1233 Dominion Ave (odd) 2430-2485 Ottawa St 1260-1268 Riverside Dr 2471-2483 Tigris Cres 2430-2472 Yangtze Gate (even) 1202-1260 Yangtze Pl (even) 8794 1423-1516 Dayton St 3402-3428 Harper Rd (even) 3425-3450 Horizon Dr 1502-1510 Shoreview Pl 9058 1567-1771 Eastern Dr 1602-1748 Pitt River Rd 2081-2089 Pooley Ave 1624-1846 Scarborough Cres 1582-1619 Stella Pl 8624 1028-1056 Bouy St 2600 Dewdney Trunk Rd 2555-2595 Passage Dr 1044-1079 Spar Dr 9010 1015-1197 Fraserview St 2012-2060 Leggat Pl 2025-2056 Poel Pl 1014-1181 Yarmouth St 8759 1221 Coast Meridian Rd 3380-3455 Darwin Ave 1225-1248 Holtby St 1239 Soball St 3403-3465 Victoria Dr (odd) 3388-3476 Wilkie Ave 9065 2106-2157 Anita Dr 2103-2166 Audrey Dr 1468-1582 Celeste Cres (even) 1602-1616 Eastern Dr (even) 2101-2126 Elspeth Pl 1618-1640 Western Dr (even)

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS Administrative Assistant Double MK Enterprises INC A renovation, restoration and construction company located at #1160 - 1971 Broadway Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1M9 requires a Permanent full- time Administrative Assistant.

Salary range $ 16.50/hour.

Candidates must speak English and Farsi.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Please fax resume and letters of reference to:

“Attn. Richard” @ 604-474-0118

Experience in residential draintile & services at job sites in the L.Mainland. Fax resume 604-460-7853 or email wmader@telus.net

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT with 30 years of experience. Small business accounting. Corporate & personal tax. Call 778-551-1308

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

LINE COOKS req’d Evenings, F/T & P/T Must have Food Safe Level 1 and 3 years experience.

$15/hour Start.

Drop off resume including current ref’s to:

The Arms Pub, 3261 Coast Meridian Rd.

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 317

MISC SERVICES

Dump Site Now Open

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

Grants Home Maint 604-936-2808.

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

GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

Meadows Landscape Supply

$59.00 Per Ton

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. 778-908-2501

604-465-1311

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

CONCRETE & PLACING

Find the

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Real Estate Section - Class 600’s Excellence in Quality & Service

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

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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HERFORT CONCRETE

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

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

Specializing in Private Events!

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

UNIQUE CONCRETE

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

DESIGN

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

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ESTHETIC SERVICES

SOLAREH SPRAY Tanning (Mobile & Studio) www.solarehspraytan.com or call 604-790-0174

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

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

Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood & New Floors, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Covered Decks,Painting & Crown Mouldings. Fencing. 26 yrs exp.

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

CONSTRUCTION INC

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

604-251-3382

FREE ESTIMATES

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ELECTRICAL

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

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

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Kristy 604.488.9161

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

MIDAS Carpentry Services Remove & replace concrete sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, drainage.

Member of BBB & WCB

Concrete Forming,Framing & Siding Crews. Residential 604.218.3064 Commercial 604.524.5494

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

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

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

1-800-573-2928

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

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

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GARDENING

TOTAL RENOVATIONS Repair, Replace, Remodel...

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

RENO & REPAIR

7 Days / Week

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

(604)465-1311

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

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

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

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

604-588-0833

MIRACLE MOVING

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

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

604 - 720 - 2009

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

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

SOUTHWEST ROOFING • Cedar Restoration • Asphalt • Torch-On • Re-Roofs Since 85 604-760-7937

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 329 PAINTING & DECORATING INTERIOR PAINTING Small jobs welcome. 45 Years exp.

Call Tega @ 604-418-6242.

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses “JUST A GREAT JOB!”

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

EAGLE ROOFING Tar & Gravel D Asphalt D Interlocking shingles D Torch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

604-467-6065

Robert J. O’Brien

604-728-5643

SPECIALIZING IN

Prompt Delivery Available

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

MOVING & STORAGE

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

PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage.

Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.

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8631 3002-3035 Ashbrook Pl 2951-2975 Como Lake Ave (odd) 802-814 Greene St (even) 820-856 Irvine St (even) 3001-3028 Maplebrook Pl 2988-2998 Marcellin PL Other routes not listed may be avail. Please call to enquire.

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

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

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

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Customer Service Coordinator Req. for Fuchs Langley. Will take customer calls, emails & faxes, enter orders using SAP, send releases to warehouses,invoicing & expediting of orders. Must be very efficient, detail oriented, organized, capable of multi-tasking, and experienced in customer service work & computer entry. $18.00/hr. Plus Profit Sharing Bonuses. Mon.-Fri. 40 hrs./wk.

Fax resume: 604-888-1145 or e-mail: dwoo@fuchs.com with position in the subject line

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

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PIPELAYER

Min. 3 years of general Administrative experience required. Ideal Candidates will be experienced in Buildertrend software, Xactimate software, and will have some experience in dealing with Asbestos control regulatory authorities.

Appropriate post secondary academic experience in practice/ business/ office management is required.

Duties include: - Prepare and proofread correspondence and invoices as instructed by employer.

- Prepare and proofread building reports and construction reports, using Buildertrend software as instructed by employer.

- Prepare and proofread building estimates and construction estimates, using Xactimate software as instructed by employer.

- Distribute incoming mail to various staff members.

- Set up appointments and meetings with customer and employers.

- Order office supplies and maintain inventory.

- Answer telephone and electronic inquiries and relay telephone calls and messages.

- Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems, - May supervise and train office staff in procedures and in use of current software - Determine and establish office procedures - Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business and direct visitors to employer or appropriate person - Record and prepare minutes of meetings

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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RUBBISH REMOVAL EXTRA CHEAP

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

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour

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

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

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

Ph: 604-942-4383

www.pro-accpainting.com

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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

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

604-728-3009

info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com Did you just get engaged?

Bring a smile to your community!

Advertise your engagement with us, call 604-575-5555 .Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

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

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

778.245.9069

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 372

SUNDECKS

PETS 477

PETS

GOLDEN DOODLE puppies born Nov. 22, Mom small reg Golden x, Dad small Std Poodle (both 50 lbs).

We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/outdoors, good with kids/animals, low/no shed Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support & guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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

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

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TREE SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APPLIANCES

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM:

GARDEN COURT 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

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

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

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers” 2 bdrm ~ $1250-$1290 * In-Suite W/D * Garburator * On-Site Manager *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

Call 604-944-2963 Coquitlam:

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

PETS

Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent.

Sorry no pets.

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PETS

CHIHUAHUAS tiny tea cups, short hair, 1 male, 1 female, ready to go now. $900. (604)794-7347 POMERANIAN PUPS P/B. 3 Females. First shots & vet checked.

Call for price. (604)866-2895

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

(604)936-5755 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $845 Quiet family complex, no pets.

604-464-0034.

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CITADEL HEIGHTS. Pt. Coq. Gr. level 2-bdrm bsmt ste. 1000 sq.ft, h/wood flrs, prkg, lndry, priv. entry. $900 + 50% utils. N/s, n/p. Clse to Hwy 1 & 7. (604)833-0168.

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

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

COQUITLAM - Douglas College.

1 Bdr above ground, full patio, garden suite, full bth, new w/d, alrm syst, 4 appls, new lam flrs, pkng.

Ns/np. Ideal for 1 person. $850/m incl utils & wifi. 604-805-2471.

736

PORT COQUITLAM 2 Bdrm grd lvl suite, avail now. Hydro/heat/internet & D/W incl. NS/NP. (604)992-3771.

HOMES FOR RENT

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Impeccably Clean!

Short Term or Long term!

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PORT MOODY. New lrg 1 bdrm.

Priv yd, f/ bath, shrd w/d. Nr Newport Villge. $950 inc utils/net/cable. np/ns. Avail. immed. 604-644-1962.

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

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

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

3 Blocks to W.C. Express

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. April 1 or 15

PORT COQUITLAM

1 bdrm suite ~ $775 2 bdrm suite ~ $925 S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2007 Keystone Challenger Pristine 33’, 3-slide. 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath. Travel or live-in. W.Rock.

Blow out $25,775. 604-349-4181 *price incl 1st month pad rent*

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

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

604.488.9161

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STORAGE

752

TOWNHOUSES

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

Call 604-942-2277

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TOWNHOUSES

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

604.465.7221

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

604-941-5452; 604-944-7889

phone 604-575-5555

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

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 3 AC prime location offices 754sf upper flr facing east with bathroom & kitchenette United Blvd/Fawcett.

Rent incl taxes strata fee heat hydro. Call Garry 604-461-7172

POCO - New 2 bdrm suite, full bath, near schools, shops, bus. Avail now Cat ok, smoke outside. $1025/mo incl utils/laundry. 604-690-0564

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RENTALS

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam

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

560

RENTALS

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

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

Available Immediately ~also 1 bdrm apartment avail~

Call 604-942-2012 www.coquitlampropertyrentals.ca 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 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm townhouse, $905. Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.

604.465.7713

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