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Teacher Steve Sainas and the Rock School program at Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox secondary school can add another award, and more stories, to their playbook. Sainas has been named the 2015 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year, the 10th year this award has been dished out to top teachers who keep music alive. With the award come two chunks of cash — $10,000 for the program and $10,000 for Sainas — and a walk along the red carpet and VIP treatment at the Juno Awards. Next weekend, Sainas and his wife will head to Hamilton, Ont. to mix and mingle on the red carpet with the likes of Michael Bublé, Drake
and Arcade Fire. But it’s not just attending next Sunday’s Juno Awards the veteran music teacher is excited about but the opportunity to promote Fox’s Rock School, which has been a fixture on the local music scene with its fundraising concerts and the budding teenage musicians it inspires. “It’s always been a goal of mine to put a spotlight on the program so I can share it with other teachers,” Sainas told The Tri-City News yesterday. “We’ve been lucky and worked hard with a lot of support from the community to bring about a program that’s financially self-sustaining.” During a special reception, he’ll get a chance to talk up the program, his colleagues — including Dan Tilsley — and the students who get so passionate and involved in their music and the community that supports them. see ‘I’M PAYING’, page A7
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Two Port Coquitlam men are facing numerous charges after police busted an elaborate credit card factory, which was heavily protected by a variety of weapons, in Citadel Heights last month. When Coquitlam RCMP officers executed a search
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Left Cpl. Scott Grimmer and a Coquitlam RCMP colleague show the weapons, stolen ID, keys and more discovered in a bust last month at a home in Port Coquitlam’s Citadel Heights neighbourhood, which had experienced a rash of property crimes. his release from prison. Asked whether the investigation will look into what kind of work Chand might have been doing while behind bars to restart the business, Cpl. Jamie Chung said in an email that police are not at liberty to disclose that information but said, “From our last investigation, we know he’s skillful with technology.” Police have also not yet ruled out any links of this “very lucrative business” to violent crimes, Grimmer added. “The days of losing the cash out of your birthday
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One of the men facing charges was also the subject of an investigation two years ago. A search warrant executed on the same Capital Court home in January 2013 revealed a large-scale credit card factory as well as a gun and stolen property from throughout the Lower Mainland. Alvin Abhai Chand was charged with four weapons and identity theft-related crimes; he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one year in jail and one year of probation. Upon his release in early 2014, police said they noticed a spike in criminal activity around his Citadel Heights home, eventually leading officers to target another PoCo man who was arrested on Feb. 11 for allegedly stealing a vehicle as well as other offences. Items found on the suspect at the time of his arrest included: a large amount of cash; a balaclava, rubber gloves and duct tape; numerous break-in tools; shaveddown vehicle keys; a flashbang device; and a replica handgun. Justin Roach, 26, is facing 21 Criminal Code charges including theft, weapons charges, possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled substance. Chand is now charged with possession of a loaded restricted firearm, possession of another person’s identity information for a fraudulent purpose, theft of mail and mischief to a Canada Post box. Police expect more charges to come. Grimmer said it’s early in the current investigation but it appears similar to the 2013 case, in which Chand was the “mastermind” behind an operation that involved trading stolen mail for drugs and other stolen property, and creating numerous fraudulent credit and identity cards. “What’s disconcerting to police is the increased weaponry,” Grimmer said of the new investigation. Investigators also noticed the suspect appears to have grown the operation since 2013, which he managed to do in the short time since
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Students in a new Simon Fraser University class are using the upcoming transit plebiscite for some handson learning about the connection between health and transportation — and how to boost voter engagement. The class, called Health and the Built Environment, gives fourth-year students in SFU’s faculty of health sciences a chance to explore a topical issue that directly affects them, often on a daily basis. Coquitlam resident Ericka-Jade Mulherin doesn’t drive and relies on the bus and SkyTrain to get from her house near Town Centre Park to school and throughout the region (a commute she describes as “terrible”) but said she hadn’t heard about the referendum until the class started in January. “I feel like there’s a lot of misinformation about the referendum,” Mulherin said, noting that with strong campaigns on both sides of the debate, it can be hard to understand the heart of the issue. In fact, Mulherin admitted that had she not been studying it in class, she likely would have landed on the No side. “I don’t like TransLink as a company, so automatically I wouldn’t have wanted to do anything to help them,” she said, “but I’ve learned that’s not really what’s at stake.” What is at stake, she said, is the development of a transit system to meet not only the current population’s needs but also the significant growth that’s to come. In their first assignment, students were tasked with writing a blog post on the referendum. Mulherin’s focused on the economic benefits of a Yes vote,
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they’ve learned in this class, to apply to a real-life problem,” Winters said. Often, they use the humour typical of a university student, such as comparing the cost of the PST increase to those of a pack of ramen noodles or a few cases of beer a year. The class, which focuses on the intersection between a city’s built environment and residents’ health, has partnered with CityStudio, a collaborative project that brings together students, stakeholders and Vancouver city staff to address challenges in the city. Students will present their final media project to an upcoming meeting at Vancouver city hall. Winters said more than 80% of SFU’s students and staff take transit to the Burnaby campus so the need for more frequent service, later night buses and a less sardine-like trip to school and work are keenly felt by many. And she hopes her students’ work is effective in getting their classmates engaged enough to actually vote — no matter how they vote. “The big issue for students is that a lot of them are from other places, so they won’t be registered with Elections BC,” or, if they are, it’s likely not with their current address. “Are they registered? Will they get the ballot? If they get it, will they put it in the mailbox? That’s also a very foreign concept,” Winters joked, noting students often wonder “Why we can’t just do this online?” spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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group in Canada. He recommends grants and special aid be targeted to all low-income people in need — regardless of their age. “Those paying a reduced price are effectively subsidized by those paying the higher price,” Kitchen says in his study. Cheap or free services to seniors can also lead to excessive use of services and larger-than-required facilities, it says. Extra revenue from ending blanket discounts for seniors could give cities more flexibility to reduce their reliance on property taxes, he argued. He warns the inequity of seniors’ discounts will worsen as the population ages and reform will become increasingly difficult
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“I’ll be able to acknowledge all the people who have supported and worked alongside to make it happen,” he said. As well, Sainas, who is an award-winning roots blues musician himself, will get to participate in a singersongwriter’s circle. “It’s a big deal for us,” said Sainas of the weekend of galas, concerts and after parties, noting that he and his wife have already been shopping for clothes, although he may also sport a Terry Fox high school t-shirt to at least one function to show his roots. “This is their award,” he says of his students, “I couldn’t do this without the commitment from the kids who do the shows year after year. “I’m paying this forward in the biggest way,” he said. “This is my passion.” For Sainas, the award, especially the cash, couldn’t come at a better time, because funding is tight for public school music programs across B.C., including in School District 43, where programs have been scaled down or eliminated. “This year has been
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Terry Fox secondary Rock School teacher Steve Sainas has been named the 2015 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year and will attend the Juno Awards as part of the prize. particularly brutal,” said Sainas, who will use the $10,000 cash to buy a new keyboard, a bass guitar and other equipment for Fox’s Rock School, with the other $10,000 going toward a new guitar for himself and to help him get out of his “strike hole” — when teachers didn’t get paid during a strike and lockout last year. If anyone can make a claim that music education in public schools is
not a frill but a necessity, it’s Sainas, who credits his own high school music teacher for steering him on the path toward his current career. While it might be a cliché to say that picking up a guitar changed his life, that’s pretty much what happened to Sainas, who describes himself as a shy teen who practised on his old electric guitar in his bedroom closet because he was too embarrassed and self-conscious to make mis-
takes in front of others. Now, he brings that same sensitivity to the Rock School program, where students of all abilities, even those with learning challenges, are given the freedom to fail and the advice to soar and strut on stage. It’s a lesson that can only be taught by someone who has been down that road and Sainas acknowledges he was a kid who just needed an adult guide to have confidence in him and give him a chance. His own Kitsilano secondary teacher, Charles Arthur Russ, “made me feel important and made me feel good about playing guitar. I didn’t know where it would lead me. I’ve been looking for him because I want to thank him, I’ve never had the opportunity,” Sainas says. He would like to think the Rock School program can do the same for other kids. The MusicCounts Award suggests it can. • This is not the first time the Rock School program has been recognized by MusiCounts. In 2009, it won $10,000 for music equipment through the MusiCounts Band Aid program.
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One key piece of the Burke Mountain puzzle — planning construction of schools — fell into place this week with a land deal that gives School District 43 six acres for an elementary school in the Partington Creek neighbourhood. On Tuesday, the board of education approved a bylaw that approves a sixacre site for the new school. And while construction is still a long way off, the deal is good news for SD43, according to Ivano Cecchini. The district’s head of facilities and planning services has been working for some months on several projects, including a land deal for Smiling Creek elementary, which will be built first and whose plans still need some tweaks. But in an interview with The Tri-City News, Cecchini said land acquisition for Partington Creek was able to move forward because the province agreed to a sponsored grant for the entire six acres. Originally, 4.7 acres was proposed but later deemed inadequate as SD43 is now building bigger schools. “In the end, the province stepped forward and funded the extra land,” Cecchini said. Wesbild spokesperson Jen Derbyshire said the school is going in an area
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One of Coquitlam’s fastest growing schools will get repairs to ensure watertightness and School District 43 is moving as fast as possible to get most of it done during the summer vacation. Leigh elementary needs about $1.5 million in repair work on an addition built some time in the late 1980s or early ’90s to ensure it is watertight, and though the work is preventative, it needs to be done quickly, said Ivano Cecchini, who is responsible for facilities and planning services for SD43. “Absolutely, we have to get it done in summer,” Cecchini said. “The higher the student population, the more difficult to be able to create swing space to be able accommodate the students.” The issue is the school, with 434 students, is already at capacity and has two portables, with two more
planned for September. Finding room for more portables to move students out of classrooms when repair work is being done would be a challenge at that site, he said. Building envelope work is also being done at another Coquitlam school this spring, Summit middle, but there it’s easier to move portables on site and Cecchini said work will likely being after spring break. Meanwhile, PoCo’s Riverside secondary, will also be getting about $500,000 in building envelope repairs, part of a longer-term project, now nearing completion, after water penetration was discovered. Cecchini confirmed that funds have been approved by the province for Summit, which is getting done first, while more study is required on the Riverside and Leigh projects to determine the scope of work. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
Burke is even more important because it’s slated to be built first and parents in the area are eagerly awaiting it. “They [parents] are happy to get this news, but the news they really want is when Smiling Creek will start construction.” Meanwhile Cecchini confirmed that the deal for Smiling Creek elementary, which has a planned 2017 opening date, is still in the works and should be finalized this spring. The school district is hoping to have a public meeting in May to lay out its plans for all Burke Mountain schools. Meanwhile, enrolment at Leigh and Irvine
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sive after the fact, kamloops-based ajax mining must have ruffled a few feathers with a letter it sent out during the campaign. in a blog post, the company claimed that it had been sent to “a group of ajax supporters.” at a cost of $8,605 that was either one very large group or one very long letter. didn’t work out so well for the mine, either, when the results came in. the silverado Group of companies wasn’t exactly hiho-silver on the city administration in courtenay. the company spent $7,810 on ads and it wasn’t on what could be described as a feel-good message. and then, of course, there was the spending by the municipal parties and candidates themselves. Vancouver can always be counted on for the shock numbers and it didn’t disappoint. Vision Vancouver spent a record $3.4 million and the nPa $2.1 million. looked at from another perspective: Vision Vancouver spent more than twice the legal limit for a municipal party running a full slate of candidates in montreal — a city with more than twice the number of voters than Vancouver and more than three times the number of positions up for grabs. it’s why the b.c. government likes to say this is all a
Vancouver problem. but it’s not. across the Pattullo bridge, surrey First dropped $1.178 million on its campaign. had montreal’s limit of $1.50 per voter applied, the cap would have been set at $480,120, and that’s before taking into account the difference in the number of elected positions between the two cities. With a bit of help from his friends, including the bc liberal party (richmond east) that donated $375 and the Great canadian Gaming corporation, which rolled the dice for $6,025, malcolm brodie spent $140,990 on his reelection bid in richmond. brodie’s spending works out to about $1.14 per voter. in manitoba, his cap would have been set at $53,395, or roughly 43 cents a voter. Or consider the big spenders vying for the top jobs in abbotsford, kelowna, nanaimo, Prince George, saanich, Vernon and Victoria. all but one of the 15 candidates — Vernon’s new mayor akbal mund — exceeded the spending limits in place in quebec and all but two exceeded the limits in manitoba. so much for it being a Vancouver problem. something that jumps out when looking at cities that have spending limits in place: voter turnout. in richmond, it was 32.4% last november; in Winnipeg it was 50.2%.
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Leave existing areas alone The Editor, Re. “City has to act on too large houses” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Feb. 25). In his letter, Steve Mancinelli spoke with great passion but I am afraid he will be enduring disrespect for our established neighbourhoods for some time to come. I find it ironic that the same issue of The Tri-City News included political donation amounts to mayoral and council candidates in last fall’s civic elections. It seems clear the lack of action to limit the sizes of structures in established neighbourhoods is being at least somewhat influenced by the real estate firms and developers on that list of donators. In 2012, every single member of council voted in favour of increasing
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allowable lot coverage and most of those people got re-elected. Tied into that 45% allowable lot coverage is the province’s highest allowable roofline height of 36 feet from average grade and no final floor area ratio limit. At pre-election public meetings, some candidates expressed concern about “monster houses.” Are they really? We already know the re-elected ones have a view that most people do not want any action, lest they lose resale value. I submit that they are wrong and most residents of established neighbour-
hoods are extremely happy with the value they have in good homes that can be paid off, in neighbourhoods that still have trees, shrubs and greenery, with the added comfort of knowing they are not over-taxing our local ecology. Once Coquitlam has succumbed to 8,500-sq. ft. homes with an additional 7,500 sq. ft. of paving stones, it can never go back. In 50 years, the value of Coquitlam will be much higher if what is left of our current character is maintained. We have plenty of new developments made for monster structures — build there and leave alone the rest of us normal folk with normal incomes to live in the neighbourhoods we chose. Ken Holowanky, Coquitlam
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The Editor, Re. “Referendum Yes campaigners play health card” (www.tricitynews.com). The Mayors’ Council would like us to believe that voting No to the transit tax will stall the economy, increase our carbon footprint and even cost lives, a ridiculous claim Vancouver Coastal Health’s Dr. Patricia Daly is even suggesting. The question we must ask ourselves is why should TransLink be rewarded for bad behaviour? It manages money poorly, overpays its staff and allows people to steal from the system so transit users ultimately pay higher fares to subsidize. Do people really believe adding one million residents in the next 20 years, purchasing more carbonspewing buses and building more roads for cars are going to reduce carbon output? Voting Yes will only keep the gravy train flowing, not transit. It is no small wonder government unions, mayors and especially Translink are in favour of increased taxes. Rick Evon, Port Moody
Lynn has strong roots in this community, she was born and raised in Port Coquitlam and has practised as a Massage Therapist in the Tri-Cities since 1997. She opened Balanced Health Wellness Centre in downtown PoCo in 2013. Lynn knows that good health depends on a balance of body, mind, emotion and spirit. In order to help people achieve this, Balanced Health offers Registered Massage Therapy (7 days a week by appt.), Holistic Nutritional Counselling, Certified Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Aromatherapy and Yoga. Lynn found the healing and balancing qualities of yoga changed her life. This made her want to share the discipline with others. Oracle Yoga is the culmination of that desire. It opened a year ago as part of Balanced Health. It is an intimate studio that offers a range of classes for beginners to the more experienced students. Oracle has an amazing community of teachers and students that together have created a very healing environment. Lynn and her team would be honoured to help facilitate your journey back to balanced health.
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Province will target slow left-lane drivers Tom FleTcher The left-lane-hugging road hog seems to be a species that particularly flourishes in B.C. It can often be seen trailing a line of vehicles on the highway or cutting across lanes of traffic on right turns to get to its preferred habitat. Transportation Minister Todd Stone says he has spent time in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario, and this inappropriate love of the left lane seems unique to the West Coast. So he’s looking at legal changes to make it easier to enforce the practice of keeping the left lane open for passing. Stone told reporters Tuesday the issue came up often in last year’s rural speed limit review. “One of the key things we heard from British Columbians all around the province was this frustration with left-lane hogs, people who tend to camp out in the left lane and seem to think that the left lane and right lane are there to serve the same purposes,” Stone said. “They’re not.” One result of that review is a new road sign to replace the “slower traffic keep right” and “keep right except to pass” wording used in B.C. “Keep right — let others pass” with a graphic is the new design and it seems to be having some educational effect, Stone said. Accident studies have
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B.C.’s new road signs aimed at left-lane hogs. shown that frustrated drivers following too closely or passing on the right are risk factors. Premier Christy Clark said the problem should be dealt with but she added a caution. “I think we should go a little bit easy sometimes on the folks who are in the left-hand lane going a little bit slow,” Clark said. “I think about my 75-year-old mother driving down the road and sometimes she’s in the wrong lane, and it might be really frustrating for the people behind her. But we should try to be respectful and civil about that.” Stone declined to give specifics about what legislative changes are coming. Police told the ministry last year the existing law isn’t clear and tickets can be overturned in court challenges. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
A crackdown on so-called left-lane hogs is not a top priority for B.C.’s top cops despite plans by the province to pass tougher legislation to free up highway passing lanes. The BC Association of Chiefs of Police is more concerned about drug-impaired driving and distracted driving, said Transit Police Chief Neil Dubord, who chairs the association’s traffic subcommittee. “We’re looking at things that can make a difference and save people’s lives,” Dubord said. “This wasn’t one of our top two priorities.” His association is looking forward to the promised new legislation, he said, but is concerned enforcement could encourage speeding. “What’s the message you send by enforcing against someone who’s going the speed limit and not keeping up with traffic?” Dubord asked. “Those are messages we have to be very, very careful on. We don’t want to reinforce to someone that when traffic is moving faster than the speed limit, you can’t go the speed limit.” Tickets issued under the existing legislation were often challenged and thrown out of court. Dubord said getting a conviction required an “extreme case” where a left-lane hog showed an ongoing pattern of violating the keep-right rule, not a single incident. He predicted any improved ticketing power would be of only “limited use” in Metro Vancouver because of frequent congestion and because drivers need to use the left lane to exit or turn off some routes, such as Marine Way in Vancouver. Dubord said it might have some application on highways 99 and 91 but its main use would be on rural highways outside the Lower Mainland.
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Child killer Allan Schoenborn will be back in front of the B.C. Review Board on April 29 for the third day of a hearing on whether he will be allowed to go into the Tri-City community on escorted day passes. So far, the board has heard from several people involved in Schoenborn’s care, including his case manager, psychiatrist and anger management therapist. The hearing will continue so that Crown counsel Wendy Dawson can introduce evidence from an expert on risk assessments. Last week, Dawson said the expert, Dr. Anton Schweighofer, would testify that there is no verified instrument or test designed to measure the risk of escape and, therefore, any opinion offered by Schoenborn’s
psychiatrist, Dr. Marcel Hediger, is not based on a particular measurement or expert opinion. Dawson added that Hediger was relying on the HCR-20, a violence risk assessment tool, but he had not provided a written report of that assessment for the board to consider. She urged the Review Board to adopt the methods used by the Correctional Service of Canada, which examines an individual’s criminal record, convictions for escape, history of noncompliance and the offence for which the person has been convicted to assign a low, medium or high security risk. But the board questioned the potential relevance of Schweighofer’s evidence and why Dawson hadn’t provided a summary of the information earlier. “It’s relevant to the issue of the risk Mr. Schoenborn
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COQUITLAM DEVELOPMENT
Looking to the future of Burke land in coquitlam As much as 144 hectares could be developed Gary McKenna
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Northwest Burke Mountain is mostly wilderness and rock quarries today but the city of Coquitlam has begun the process of examining what the area could look like 30 years from now. A high-level study of the 400 hectares of land is underway, examining topography as well as geotechnical and environmental constraints. The information will be used in the second phase of the visioning process, which will look at options for the area, before a final draft is put together. But putting roads, parks and houses in the area could be tricky, said Steve Gauley, the city’s acting manager of community planning. High grades and steep slopes run throughout the property and there are significant setbacks from the watercourses in
the area that have to be considered, he said. Of the 379 hectares, he said between 102 and 144 hectares are considered non-constrained, meaning they could be suitable for development. The land being studied sits between Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, Upper Hyde Creek, Smiling Creek and Partington Creek neighbourhoods on the north and east sides. On the western portion of the area sit the quarries, some of which may be coming to the end of their lifespan in the coming decades, said Jim McIntyre, the city’s manager of development services. Staff said that once the visioning process is complete, it will provide the city with guidance for future planning in the area. Public consultation will take place throughout the multi-phase process.
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Nominate PoCo’s top volunteers until March 10 Nominations are open until next Tuesday to name an outstanding volunteer in Port Coquitlam. The city will accept submissions until March 10 for its annual Volunteer Recognition Awards, which honour residents by category: arts, heritage and cultural awareness; caring and safety; environmental protection and enhancement; sports and recreation; youth programs; youth under 21; and lifetime achievement. Nominees get a commemorative pin and an invitation to the gala event, held during National Volunteer Week in April. Winners also each receive a personalized etched glass trophy and have their names on the volunteer honour roll at city hall. Nominees can be any age and don’t have to live in PoCo but they cannot have won a previous volunteer award in the city. Eligibility criteria and online nomination forms can be viewed at portcoquitlam.ca/volunteer. Call 604-927-5410 or email info@portcoquitlam.ca for more information.
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Wear a daisy and raise exploitation awareness A flower representing the innocence of children is the new symbol of the Coquitlam-based Children of the Street Society. And pins will be distributed next month in the Tri-Cities and elsewhere in B.C. with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of keeping kids safe from sexual exploitation. A fuchsia-coloured daisy — a blend of red for red light districts and purple for violence prevention — has been developed as the province prepares to acknowledge Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness Week, March 9 to 13. Groups and individuals are encouraged to purchase the Children of the Street Society fuchsia daisy pin from local merchants or at www.childrenofthestreet. com. Children of the Street is also celebrating its 20th anniversary with a fundraising gala on March 5 at the Stanley Park Pavilion. Tickets are $60 each and include appetizers and refreshments; a raffle draw for two WestJet tickets; a live auction for a dinner
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A push to raise money for a new video gastroscope and other diagnostic gear at Eagle Ridge Hospital is now more than halfway to its goal. The 18th annual Have a Heart campaign that started in mid-January and ends later this month has reached the $39,000 point — $28,000 shy of the target. Charlene GiovannettiKing, executive director of the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, said the video gastroscope was picked as a priority as the Port Moody hospital doesn’t have one. The machine allows physicians to suction blood and blood clots as well as cauterize bleeding. “With this new scope, surgeons save time and lives,” she said. More than 2,000 patients received endoscopy procedures last year at ERH to look at causes of abdominal pain and gastrointestinal bleeding from ulcers, for example. The campaign also aims to collect funds for another colonoscope as there’s a waiting list for colonoscopies in the Tri-Cities. Last year’s Have a Heart brought in $40,650 to buy two blanket warmers for ambulatory care; a steam table and soup kettle for the food and nutrition department were also purchased. • To donate to Have a Heart, call 604-469-3128 or visit erhf.ca.
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A fuchsia daisy is the new symbol for child sexual exploitation prevention. The Coquitlam-based Children of the Street Society wants people to wear daisy pin to raise awareness. for two at Tableau; and a variety of silent auction items, including MAC Cosmetics, accommodation at The Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, Canucks club seats and a private scenic plane ride, among other things. Hosted by executive director Diane Sowden, the evening will include a look at the history of sexual exploitation over the last 20 years, a surprise guest speaker and multimedia snippets from the organization’s history. It will
also feature performances from TCO2 (Taking Care of Ourselves, Taking Care of Others), the society’s prevention education team. You can buy tickets by calling Children of the Street Society at 604-7777510 or going to www. childrenofthestreet.com/ celebrate.html. The pin is available at the CIBC on Austin Avenue, Canadian Tire in Coquitlam, both Coquitlam RONA locations, Vancity or at the society’s office, 208-1130 Austin Ave.,
Coquitlam. A daisy pin can also be mailed with a minimum $5 online donation at www.childrenofthestreet. com/donate.htm. Children of the Street educates children, parents and caregivers by providing them with information and practical tools to help them learn how to be safe from sexual exploitation. Last school year, the society delivered 642 workshops to over 26,000 participants, ages 10 to 18 across B.C. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC
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Spring break starts off with art, hockey and a Christmas play SARAH PAYNE
THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Say good-bye to the week that was and say hello to a weekend full of live shows, hockey play-offs, unique art and plenty of late-winter sunshine.
Friday, March 6 FUNNY FARCE
In this clever Pacific Theatre show Charlie, a beleaguered and painfully shy visitor from England, hopes to get away from it all at a rural fishing lodge in Georgia under the guise of a foreigner who speaks no English. His fellow guests, assuming he understands not a word, make Charlie the target of hilarious commentary in The Foreigner, an Arts Club Theatre on Tour presentation at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) until Saturday. Tickets are $49/$30/$15 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555.
PLAYOFF SEASON
The Coquitlam Express face off against the Chillwack Chiefs in their third game of the first round of the BCHL playoffs. Be at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) for the 7 p.m. puck drop to cheer on the locals as they battle to keep their berth in the playoffs. Game 4 is also at Poirier, at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.coquitlamexpress.ca for more information.
XMAS & IN-LAWS
Archbishop Carney students explore a combination that often gets a bad wrap — extended family and the Christmas holidays — in In-Laws, Outlaws and Other People (Who Should Be Shot) this weekend at the Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate, PoCo). The script, written by Steve Franco, offers plenty of quirky humour and affection as a pair of robbers, hoping to hide out from police, end up wanting to escape this madcap family in the midst of their Christmas celebration. Tickets are $15 at 604-942-7465 or tickets@acrss.org. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Saturday, March 7 GET READY
Are you ready for the Big One, whether it be an earthquake, flood or fire? Learn what you need to do, before it hits, at an emergency preparedness course at the Port Coquitlam No. 1 fire hall (1737 Broadway St.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register in advance at 604-927-5460. Visit www. portcoquitlam.ca/ep for more information.
POCO PARTY
The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society is putting on PoCo Party 2015, an afternoon of free events at Leigh Square from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate PoCo’s 102nd birthday. The free event includes birthday cake, live entertainment, face painting and a silent auction. Visit www.pocoparty.ca for more details.
Artist Leanne Christie’s works, depicting the scenes she spots on her cycling commute to east Vancouver, are at Place des Arts until Sunday.
BAKE SALE
Enjoy a spot of tea and some nummy nibbles at the spring tea and bake sale hosted by the Order of the Eastern Star #23 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Masonic Hall (2660 Shaughnessy St., PoCo). There’s free parking in the lot next door; tickets are $7 at the door, and everyone is welcome. Call Dorene at 604-936-4586 for more information.
CYCLIST’S ART
Artist Leanne Christie has redrawn the Metro Vancouver landscape from a cyclist’s perspective, taking the vignettes she notices on her daily commute to her East Vancouver studio and turning them into a unique take on how different commuters interact with the environment around them. A collection of her oil paintings are on display at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) until March
8. Visit www.placedesarts.ca for more information.
Sunday, March 8 TRAVEL TOGGERY
Join host Ivan Sayers for a fashionable trip back in time and a glimpse at men’s and women’s traveling fashions from 1900 to 2000. A fashion historian, Sayers specializes in fashion studies from 1650 to the present, illuminating trends with his signature wit and humour. Travel Toggery, 1900 to 2000, is at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., PoMo) at 2 p.m. Tickets are $27.50 at www.inlettheatre. ca; funds raised support the Port Moody Station Museum. Contact info@portmoodymuseum.org or 604-939-1648 for more information.
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FRESH FOOD
Warmer weather means full market season soon RECIPES: BEEF & BUTTERSCOTCH
If the lion days of March are what we have, here are a couple of recipes that are comforting. I hope you enjoy them.
BEEF CARBONNADE
3 lb. round steak, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness 4 tbsp butter 4 tbsp olive oil 6 onions, peeled and thinly sliced 1 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp flour 10 oz beef broth 12 oz good quality beer (honey lager perhaps) 1 tbsp wine vinegar 1 sprig fresh thyme
Preheat oven to 325 F. Heat half the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Sear meat in batches, being careful not to crowd the meat. Remove from pan and set aside. Heat remaining oil and half the butter and add onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook onions over low heat 15 minutes or so, watching closely so as not to burn them. Layer meat in a greased baking dish and top with onions. Add remaining butter and brown sugar to frying pan. When butter Is melted, stir in flour and cook 2 minutes over low heat. Add beef stock, beer and vinegar. Mix well and pour over meat. Add fresh thyme. Cover and cook 2 hours in oven. This dish can be cooked in a crockpot too. Serves 4 to 6.
BUTTERSCOTCH APPLE GALETTE PiE CRUST 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup COLD butter, grated 6-7 tbsp ice water
Mix flour, sugar, and salt in food processor (or by hand with a whisk). Add butter and pulse until coarse mill forms (or cut in butter by hand with a pastry blender until only pea-size crumbs remain). Gradually blend in enough ice water until dough clumps (or mix in a tablespoon at a time by hand). Form dough into a large ball.. Wrap in plastic and chill 2 hours or overnight.
FiLLiNG 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4-1/2 tsp grated nutmeg (to taste) 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 1/2 lb. apples (about 6), peeled,cored and sliced 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tbsp butter, cut into bits
Prepare pastry dough according to recipe directions (make sure to allow time for refrigerating). Preheat oven to 425 F. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar, making sure break up any lumps. Add the pears, lemon juice and vanilla, and gently toss to coat. Let stand 5 to 15 minutes to macerate fruit. Roll out prepared pastry dough on a lightly floured surface into one 16-inch round. Lay crust into the bottom of a deep dish plate. Do not trim. Transfer the filling to the shell. Fold crust over top of filling. Place pie on hot baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 375 F and continue baking until crust is golden and filling is bubbling, about 20 to 30 minutes more. (Cover with foil for the last part of baking if it is browning too fast.) Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 1 hour before slicing. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of sea salt.
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t’s so close I can almost taste it. Every day brings us closer to spring and the full market season and all the abundance that comes with it. Already, fresh spring greens are arriving and soon the garlic scapes will be here. Meals will start to lighten up as the days get longer and warmer. We are all hearing that spring is coming early this year and that the growing season has a good head start. I will confirm that in May. I have a rhododendron that is always just beginning to bloom on my birthday. So, if it blooms before that this year, then it will be true. I am seeing all kinds of lovely photos of my farm friends’ workings on Facebook lately. Heirloom tomatoes are planted, Russian red garlic is up and rhubarb is poking through. So much is happening right now. This is one of the busiest times of the year for all the hard-working farmers who feed us. The winter cover crops have to be turned into the soil so that the soil is nourished and the new crops can be planted. Greenhouses are filled with seedlings just waiting to be planted. Crisp Organics has
already planted the early fava beans and the soil is prepared for spinach, chard and spring peas. Surprisingly, they still have collard greens growing. Andrew says you can use them just like you would kale. The cold frames at Forstbaur Farms are filling up, too, while Doug at Greendale Herb and Vine has donned his battle helmet and is preparing to launch a full assault on blackberry bushes. In the meantime, there is still much to be had for fresh produce. A trip through a market last weekend showed stalls brimming with food — apples, pears, squash, potatoes, cabbage, beets, carrots, to name just a few. I saw mushrooms, onions, spring greens and broccoli shoots, to say nothing of the daffodils, quince blossoms and pussy willows. You may not be able to eat those but they will certainly bring a smile to your face. Don’t forget, though, that the market will also supply meat, seafood, eggs, cheese and baking. How about making a potato and cheese frittata? Golden Ears Cheese can set you up with several different types of cheese so you can customize it to suit your taste. Throw in a bit of chicken or some shrimp, if you like, add a salad made with spring greens and some crusty bread and you have a lovely light meal for the lamb days of March. Karen Curtis is the Lemonade Lady (www.kicslemonade.ca and kicslemonade.blogspot. ca) at the Coquitlam Farmers Market. Her column runs once a month during market season.
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Movies, origami, Lego and more for spring break fun BOOKS PLUS Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
COQUITLAM
CPL is hosting a number of spring break programs, including: • Movie screening: Big Hero 6: Watch the hit Disney animated film about a boy genius, his inflatable robot and a group of friends — on March 11 at the City Centre branch and March 12 at the Poirier branch. The movie starts at 1:30 p.m. both days. Big Hero 6 is rated G (for general audiences) and has a run-time of 108 minutes. The screenings are free and no registration is required. • Origami: Kids aged seven and older can learn simple paper folding designs with origami expert Joseph Wu on March 18 at the City Centre branch and the next day at the Poirier branch. Wu will host three half-hour sessions on each
day: 10 to 10:30 a.m.; 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.; and 11:30 a.m. to noon. To register for one of the time-slots at the City Centre branch, call 604-554-7334; to register for one of the slots at the Poirier branch, call 604-937-4142. 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 Code Camp: On March 10 and 17, kids can learn computer programming and create their own simple game. Children ages seven to nine years can register for the session, being held from 1 to 2:30
p.m.; children 10 to 12 years can register for a session from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Parent participation is required for this free program. Call 604469-4577 to register: space is limited. • Movie Madness: Join PMPL librarians for Spring Break Movie Madness. From March 11 to 20, the library will be showing popular family movies on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is limited space in this drop-in program — first come, first served. Parents must remain with children under 10 years. • Adult learners book club: Are you looking for a fun, social place to discuss easy books and improve your reading skills? The adult learners book discussion group is perfect for new readers of English. All adult learners, including ESL, are welcome to join this friendly multicultural group. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room. For more information, including a list of upcoming books, phone or email the library at askthelibrary@ portmoody.ca. 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.
TERRY FOX
• 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 March 11, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is appreciated. • Kids’ movie matinee: Watch a movie at the library — The Boxtrolls (PG) — on Friday, March 13 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult. • Magician Matthew Johnson: Award-winning magician Matthew Johnson will weave a hilarious spell over the library with a show that is an entertaining and interactive blend of magic, juggling, comedy and music. This is fun for the whole family on Monday, March 9, 11 to 11:45 a.m. 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.
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TC CALENDAR SATURDAY, MARCH 7
• PoCo Party 2015, organized by PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society, includes free events at Leigh Square from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: pocoparty.ca. • Order of the Eastern Star #23 Spring tea and bake sale at the Masonic Hall (2660 Shaughnessy St., PoCo), 1 to 3 p.m.; free parking in lot next door. Tickets $7 at the door, everyone welcome. Info: Dorene at 604-9364586.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8 • Ivan Sayers hosts fashion review of historical men’s and women’s traveling fashions from 1900 to 2000 at Inlet Theatre in Port Moody, 2-4 p.m. Sayers is a fashion historian who specializes in the study of women’s, men’s and children’s fashions from 1650 to the present. Admission: $27.50. Info: info@portmoodymuseum. org or 604-939-1648.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 • Centennial Stamp Club hosts Letter “T” Night; stamp swap and shop at 7 p.m., presentation of “T” stamps/topics after 8 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306. • Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Astoria Retirement Resort, 2245 Kelly St., PoCo. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496. • Caregiver Support Meeting, 6-8:30 p.m., Maillardville community centre, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778-7891496.
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• Burke Mountain Naturalists’ monthly meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the hall of Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Expert birder Larry Cowan will give a slide presentation on his recent Peruvian birding adventure. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Info: 604-936-4108 or www.bmn.bc.ca.
Besides emailing information on your community events to newsroom@tricitynews.com for The Tri-City News’ printed Community Calendar, you can also add your non-profit Tri-Cities community events — for free, with no registration required — to The Tri-City News’ online calendar. To get started, just go to www. tricitynews.com/calendar/submit.
FRIDAY, MARCH 20 • Tri-City Singles Social Club, which offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more, meets at 7:30 p.m. at Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (street parking only). New members are welcome. Directions & info: Darline, 604-466-0017. • Circle of Friends, a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events, meets to plan events at 7 p.m. at the PoCo Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. Info: Nina, 604-941-9032.
VOLUNTEERS • Volunteer drivers needed for Share Family and Community Services’ Better at Home program to give seniors rides to doctors’ appointments. Drivers must be 21 or older, have a reliable vehicle, insurance and driver’s licence, and be willing to undergo a criminal record check and com-
mit for a minimum of three months (up to six trips a month). Reimbursement for mileage is available. Info: Paola, 604-937-6991 or paola.wakeford-mejia@ sharesociety.ca. • Volunteers wanted for all positions at Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop, located at 2811B Shaughnessy St., PoCo; applications available at the store during open hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Sundays. • 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-to-one 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: 604-873-
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. hydecreek.org. • Volunteers wanted for Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Weekend Coffee Program in the main lobby at ERH; openings for both Saturday and Sunday shifts. Info: 604-544-1470. • Crossroads Hospice Society is looking for volunteers to help with its meat draw at the Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam on Friday evenings. Info: Shannon, 604-945-0606. • The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No experience is needed
Intermediate Care for Seniors
THURSDAY, MARCH 12 • Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at 200–906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For info or another session date: 604764-8098. • Women’s Connection Luncheon hosted by TriCity Christian Women’s Club, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Feature: fashion show, Tanjay & Alia with Eby. Speaker: Lil McIntosh on “Unlocking the Treasures Within.” Reservations by March 10: Frieda, 604937-7198.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 • Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 17 • Dogwood Garden Club meets, 7 p.m., in the Centennial Room at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Speaker: Laurelle Oldford Down on garden design. Info: Margaret, 604931-3433 or margaret. manery@gmail.com.
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 least one year. Volunteers must familiarize themselves with the Canadian Cancer Society’s programs and services in order to share resources and information with clients. They should also be service-oriented, empathetic, patient and friendly. Info: www.cancervolunteer. ca or 604-215-5217. • PoCoMo Meals on Wheels needs drivers on an ongoing basis. Meals are delivered over the noon hour and training is provided. Info: 604-942-7506. • Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604-936-3624. • Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 18 with boys 7-14 who have limited-to-no contact with a positive male role model. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 236 or bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Big Brothers’ InSchool Mentoring Program matches men and women over the age of 18 with boys and girls from local elementary schools for one hour a week. Info: 604876-2447, Ext. 236 or bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Seniors Services Society needs volunteer
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• Tuesday, March 24: 5-10 p.m. Admission: $20 • Wednesday, March 25: noon-10 p.m. Admission: $15 • Thursday, March 26: noon-10 p.m. Admission: $15 • Friday, March 27: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission: $15 • Saturday, March 28: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission: $17 • Sunday, March 29: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $17 Note: Admission discounts provided for seniors (65+), students with valid ID, children ages 7-12 years (except Tuesday), multi-day passes, and family packs. For more Information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.VancouverInternationalAutoShow.com. Electric Avenue, and a showcase of the newest and most innovative green vehicles and technologies. That area includes a 100 percent electric powered Bigfoot monster truck. The new and innovative Car Culture area will feature interactive vignettes, highlighting themed lifestyles and the vehicles that drive them. Custom built and
modified hot rods, super cars and luxury vehicles will be showcased. And this year marks the return of commercial vendors selling vehicle parts and accessories. Driveway will profile many of the vehicles from the show immediately before the show opening. keith.morgan @drivewaybc.ca
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South Surrey’s South Point Walk: featuring comfort, convenience and luxury The name says it all. South Point Walk is close to plenty of urban amenities without the need to travel by car, yet remains nestled in a quaint neighborhood setting in South Surrey. It is the epitome of contemporary West Coast Style architecture, with its earth tones and use of natural materials like cedar shingles and arched brick accents that appeal to the nature-lover in us all. “South Point Walk is adjacent to the Semiahmoo Trail that boasts 200-year-old fir trees, Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest has many trails for a quiet evening walk and in just ten minutes by car you can be by the
ocean on White Rock Beach,” says project manager, Deren Akinci. “Everything including a Save-On-Foods, Canadian Tire and so many local eateries and coffee shops are just a one-minute walk away.” Homeowners on both the upper and lower level floors will have access to green space, with spacious patios or balconies. Inside, the kitchen is harmonized with practicality and style; boasting a solid eased square-edge Quartzite countertop, full-height ceramic tile backsplash, stainless-steel appliances and classic shaker style cabinetry with satin nickel pull hardware.
The spa-inspired bathrooms are exquisitely designed with polished slab granite or Quartzite countertops, contemporary flat panel cabinetry, a hand-set ceramic tile deep-soaker tub or shower surrounded with marble tile accent. Infloor heating and enlarged showers are featured in the ensuites. Comfort, convenience and luxury converge at an affordable price with South Point Walk in South Surrey. “Open floorplans, elegant gas ranges and stainless steel appliances all make your home a place where you will love to entertain in,” says Akinci. “From the modern archi-
tecture, which creates a warm and says Akinci. “ There’s so much apinviting environment, to the solid peal for this product, with sound wood shaker style cabinetry that construction and quality fixtures, adds a level of and now with the sophistication, and incentive, it really its location next is the best value to great amenities; in South Surrey.” this level of conveFor more nience is hard to information, visit find in other projwww.southpointects in the area.” walk.ca, call One- and two604-560-3238 bedrooms are or visit the sales Designed for how you want to live. available starting centre at South from just $247,900, and are nearly Point Exchange, 860-3014 152 Street, move-in ready. Surrey, open noon to 5 p.m. daily “Did I mention its GST included?” except Fridays.
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The Rockwoods neighbourhood, quality family living for many years to come Living is good at The Rockwoods. Located in the vibrant Fleetwood neighborhood in the city of Surrey - considered Metro Vancouver’s fastest growing city, the sought-after area has all the benefits of convenient living without sacrificing natural beauty. From shopping and schools to parks and recreation, discover and enjoy The Rockwoods - a popular collection of quality-built three-level townhomes. “The Rockwoods offers functional, affordable townhomes with great curb appeal at a central Fleetwood location,” says director of marketing, Peter Edmonds. “Most of our buyers are younger couples or families, looking for a well-located home at an affordable price.” In 2014, The Rockwoods was the best-selling townhome community in Surrey, which was the result of a combination of factors, including the community’s location in the increasingly popular Fleetwood neighborhood, the appealing contemporary exterior architecture, and functional two-bedroom plus den, three-bedroom and four-bedroom floorplans from 1180 sq. ft. to 1540 sq. ft. The multiple bedroom options make The Rockwoods homes perfect for growing families,
The Rockwoods offer clever uses of space that provide form as well as function and ample room to grow.
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Rockwoods’ clubhouse, because having fun isn’t just for the kids. The spacious outdoor lounging deck is the perfect place for parties or casual entertainment, while the floor-to-ceiling glass gym is ideal for a sunny morning work out. Outside, each townhome harnesses the contemporary vibe of West coast living, using the appeal of timber and stonework for an incredibly balanced design. Granite countertops, wood laminate flooring, stainless steel appliances and an extended kitchen island in the corner suites – some over nine feet long, are just some of the features that prove the consideration and attention to detail put into these homes. That’s because Anthem Properties’ vision and dedication creates real estate that works and welcomes you home; from location, affordability, functionality and design. “Homebuyers can buy with confidence, knowing that we’ve crafted our homes to build on that reputation in the years to come,” says Edmonds. ”Our last phase just recently launched, so you can choose from a wide selection of homes now.” When a homeowner walks into a home at The Rockwoods, they can expect an environment that feels comfortable to live in, day in and day out, and also functions well; the finishes are well-appointed, the storage is ample and wellplaced, the layout has a great flow to it - all of these things add up a home that truly works. “Whether someone is up-sizing or down-sizing, The Rockwoods offers a quality-built home that will hold its value in the fullness of time.” Prices for these two-plus-den, three- and four-bedroom townhomes start at $299,900, with a $5,000 bonus available for a limited time. The Rockwoods’ presentation centre and display homes are open noon to 5 p.m. daily (except Fridays) at 1 – 8473 – 163rd St. in Surrey’s Fleetwood neighbourhood. For more information visit rockwoodsliving.com or call 604.503.1188.
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Express on the ropes going into third game Club still looking for first win of the series Gary McKEnna
The Tri-CiTy News
It’s been a tough start to the BCHL playoffs for the Coquitlam Express, but the club is hoping that a return to the friendly confines of the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex on Friday will help them turn their series around. The latest blow was dealt to the team on Wednesday, when for the fourth straight game — two of them in the post-season — the Express fell to the Chilliwack Chiefs by a sizable margin. Chilliwack took an early 1-0 lead with a power play goal from Jake Hand, who was eventually named first star of the game, but Coquitlam quickly righted the ship with a tying goal from Jackson Cressey. However, the home team found their scoring touch in the middle frame. Despite a marker from BCHL leading scorer Corey Mackin, the Chiefs piled up three unanswered goals, leading the game 4-2 going into the last period. There, a power play marker from Chilliwack’s Craig Puffer and an evenstrength goal from Scott Davidson put the game out
of reach for the visitors. Express goalie Chris Tai was busy in net, TAI turning away 35 of the 41 shots he faced in front of the high-flying Chilliwack offence. On Monday, it was a different score but a similar result in the first-round series opener. The Chiefs quickly took a two-goal lead, with Hand scoring unassisted and Jordan Kawaguchi burying a feed from Puffer. After a scoreless second period, Kurt Black made it 3-0 for the home team before Coquitlam’s Daniel Fritz got his team on the board with two minutes left in the game. But any hope of a comeback was quickly crushed when Hand took a pass from Rory Bell and managed to find the empty-netter a minute after Fritz’ goal. Chiefs goalie David Jacobson had a strong game in net, stopping 39 of 40, while at the other end of the rink Tai stopped 20 of 23. Jacobson was named first star of the game, while Coquitlam’s Brett Supinski, who assisted on his team’s lone goal, was named third star. see SERIES, page A33
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Riverside Rapids forward Arielle Hoo carries the ball during the opening game of the girls AAA B.C. High School Provincial Championships on Wednesday at the Langley Events Centre. The Rapids defeated Burnaby Mountain secondary by a commanding 90-57 score.
PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Blue Devils, Rapids take early wins
At least one Tri-City club headed to semis Gary McKEnna
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Both the Riverside Rapids and the Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils were successful in van-
quishing their first round opponents at the girls AAA B.C. High School Provincial Championship on Wednesday. And the victories set the stage for a Tri-City rivalry match, with the clubs facing off against each other in the quarterfinal. The Rapids were scheduled to take on the Blue
Devils Thursday night after The Tri-City News’ deadline (for up to date scores and information go to www.tricitynews.com) in a match to decide who would move on to the next round on Friday. Both teams had strong starts to the tournament, which is being held all this week at the Langley Events Centre.
Riverside, ranked third in the province going into the provincials, easily dispatched Burnaby Mountain secondary on Wednesday 90-57. Later in the day, Dr. Charles Best secondary managed a 62-50 win over Handsworth secondary. Having the Rapids and and Blue Devils take each other on in the quarter-
finals means at least one Tri-City club will be playing in Friday’s semifinals. The first-place game will be played on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. For more information and up-to-date scores go to www.bchighschoolbasketballchampionships. com. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC
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Petre Gidea of the Under 13 Boys Division 3 Celtic has been nominated for player of the week by his coaches, for his contributions this season. Petre’s tireless work ethic, speed and dribbling skills contributed to the team’s success this year, particularly in the past month, when Petre returned to the team after a six-week absence due to a broken arm. Petre had a particularly strong performance this past weekend with two goals, along with strong contributions in the game from Rainier Desiderio, Evan Stewart and Aidan Seear. Petre Gidea is nominated as the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Male Player of the Week as a result of his strong contribution to the team over the past several weeks.
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Ravens gear up for trip to provincial tourney The Tri-CiTy News
The Terry Fox Ravens are gearing up for their appearance at the high school boys basketball AAAA B.C. Provincial Championship tournament after taking third place in the Fraser Valley Championship last weekend. The Port Coquitlam team cruised through the early rounds of the regional playoffs, defeating Seaquam secondary 93-54 last Friday and North Surrey 88-81 on Monday. However, the squad ran into some trouble against Yale secondary on Friday night, falling to the lowerranked Abbotsford club 107-94. With the loss, the Ravens
were knocked out of championship contention and had to settle for a consolation third-place match against Semiahmoo secondary on Saturday at the Langley Events Centre. Semiahmoo struggled for most of the game, with Terry Fox sustaining the lead for most of the 60 minutes of play. When the final buzzer sounded the Ravens were up 103-70. The Terry Fox Ravens, who are ranked sixth going into the provincials, are not the only Tri-City club to punch their ticket to the championship tournament. Port Moody’s Heritage Woods secondary will have a team at the Langley Events Centre when the finals get underway next week after locking up a
berth with a sixth-place showing at the Fraser Valley Championships. The Kodiaks, who enter the tournament with an honourable mention in the Big 10 Rankings, struggled last weekend. They managed to eke out a 70-69 win over Pitt Meadows secondary, before downing W.J. Mouat 64-52 in the second game of the championship on Friday. Going into Saturday with a 1-1 record meant that the Kodiaks played Walnut Grove for fifth place, a game they lost 79-72.
AAA PLAY
Meanwhile, in AAA boys high school basketball, the Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils are heading to their first B.C. Provincial
Championship in the team’s history. The club finished the Fraser Valley Championships in fourth place on Saturday, losing the third place game to Abbotsford secondary 86-39 but had still locked up a berth in the provincial tournament. The team got off to a rocky start in the regional play downs. They lost their first game to Abbotsford 87-67 last Wednesday, but bounced back the next day with a razor-thin 87-86 win over Sullivan Heights. A second win against Brookswood secondary by a score of 56-54 secured the berth in the provincials and set up the third place game against Abbotsford.
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The Chiefs finished first in the Mainland Division, with a 37-17-1-0 record, setting up the first-round series matchup with Coquitlam, who finished in fourth place with a 25-28-1-4 record. While Chilliwack amassed an impressive goal total with 215 during the regular season (a number only surpassed by Coquitlam with 218), they also have an extremely stingy defence, allowing only 184 goals against. Meanwhile, Coquitlam was tied for third to last place in the league with their goals
against average of 238. The Express will be hoping for a better outcome when the series returns home for two games this weekend. Puck drop for Friday’s game at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex is 7 p.m., while the game on Saturday will take place at 7:30 p.m. Should it be necessary, the series will continue on Monday in Chilliwack before coming back to Coquitlam on Tuesday. For more information to to www.coquitlamexpress. ca.
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MACKIN, SUPINSKI SNAG AwARdS
Two members of the Coquitlam Express will receive BCHL awards voted on by coaches in the league. Express forward Corey Mackin earned the Vern Dye Memorial trophy as the most valuable player while his line mate, Brett Supinski, will receive the Bruce Allison Memorial trophy as rookie of the year. The players are number one and two in BCHL scoring, with Mackin topping the list with 50 goals and 54 assists during the regular season, which earns him the Brett Hull trophy, a non-voting award. Supinski is the second highest scorer in the league with 48 goals and 50 assists. The pair are currently in a first-round playoff battle against the Chilliwack Chiefs, which continues on Friday at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.
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HEITZMAN, Alfred July 17, 1924 - February 22, 2015 Born Warrington, Lancashire, Great Britain. Served in WWII, Allied Forces, Special Forces Division, at the age of 16 he was always part of the ‘first boots on the ground’ battalions. Many a time he had close calls but for the “Grace of God” he survived shrapnel, a bayonnet, a bullet in the leg and malaria. “Alfie” as he was known to all, was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Marie on March 3rd, 2000 and is survived by his children Vincent (Nellie) Heitzman; Annette (Orval) Schattenkirk; Vicky (Frank) Santelli; and his grandchildren Gerry (Sherri) McPeake; Dana (Lino) Botelho; Shlomo Bradley (Sandra) McPeake; Chelsea (Garey) Carlson; Natasha Santelli (Travis); Travis Santelli; Melissa (Duane) Ferreira; David Heitzman (Mary); Michael Heitzman (Stephanie); and great grandchildren Alyssa & Brandon Botelho; Dempsey & Patterson McPeake; Madison & Carter McPeake; Chloe & Cooper Carlson; Dylan Ferreira; Kadem Santelli. Stepgranchildren Vincent (Denise); Cordell (Kathie) Schattenkirk and their children Trina Ben, Melody & Quinlan. Alfie was best remembered for being an entertainer; a great stand up comedian; British Humour Actor; singer (like Mario Lanza). He had been a professional Rugby player in Great Britain; played with North Shore All Blacks in Vancouver and Cricket player in Stanley Park. He was a Miner at Britannia Mines, a welder, plumber, boilerman, and Janitor with Burnaby School Board, loved by teachers, staff and mostly the children. Alfie volunteered with Royal Canadian Legion for over 40 years and has a Lifetime Membership. Our family will always remember him as being a loving husband; a father and grandfather who loved unconditionally and who always found the humour in life. When Alfie was around there was laughter. He was a great man, we will all miss him terribly. A toast to you Dad; Grandpa; “Boompa”; “Alfie” you lived each moment to the fullest; worked hard; loved completely, and inspired us all to be better people by example, now have a much deserved rest, your job is done! Celebration of Life to be held at Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam BC., 12 - 3 p.m., Saturday, March 21st, 2015. In lieu of flowers kindly donate to Royal Canadian Legion or Salvation Army in his memory. If you wish, condolences, stories or memories of “Alfie” can be emailed to: annettemarie@persona.ca
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Reporter Victoria News The Victoria News, has an immediate opening for a full-time experienced reporter. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a range of beats. A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of a competitive newsroom. You will be expected to contribute to regular newsroom meetings and bring your creative talents to readers through concise, accurate and entertaining writing. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and willing to learn in a fastpaced environment. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required. Must have a valid driver’s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop CS6 would be considered an asset.
As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 180 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by March 15, 2015 to: Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater Victoria Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca
www.blackpress.ca
.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
HOUSE CLEANERS
MOLLY MAID - Join our team of Home Service Professionals. We are seeking mature, dependable, bondable applicants for f/t & p/t work. Tri-City resident only. Housecleaning experience helpful. Paid training. Current BC driver’s license mandatory.
Email resume to: joanne.crossley@mollymaid.ca or fill out an on line resume at:
www.mollymaid.ca (Phone 604-469-2015)
MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR Full-time, permanent position for Artistica Cabinet Design Inc. of Unit 120 - 1776 Broadway St. Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3M8 Requires: 2+ years experience in the cabinet industry, no education or cert. req’d. Lang: English and Farsi an asset. Duties: Supervise and co-ordinate workers and production; Record keeping; Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity; Inventory control and ordering materials & supplies; Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies; Prepare production and other reports; Ensuring that all the projects performed are satisfactory & addressing all the concerns or issues accordingly. Wage: $23/hr. Please email us at: artisticacabinetdesign @yahoo.ca or call us at: 604-474-3311
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HELP WANTED
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HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160
TRADES, TECHNICAL
PERSONAL SERVICES 175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
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) 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.
WAREHOUSING & MANUFACTURING
Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic
F/T position in Langley lubricants plant. Warehouse work, Mfg. and shipping / receiving. Must be capable of physical labour, computer usage, be meticulous and reliable. Exp. in manufacturing & warehousing preferred. We offer a long-term career with a financially successful Co. + Benefits + RRSP Plan. Send resume: hr@fuchs.com or fax: 604-888-1145
Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.
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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT
FINANCE MANAGER needed in Mission BC: Senior accountant wanted for well established, small business. CGA, CA, CMA or CPS cert, excellent verbal/written skills, min 2 yrs exp in small company environment required. Experience with ERP & manufacturing is an asset. Apply in writing to FINANCE MANAGER Box 3092 Mission BC V2V4J3. A hand written cover letter is preferred. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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RETAIL
Fashion Sales Associate part-time position available to work 3 - 5 weekdays Approx. 5 hrs/day for a mobile clothing service Job requirements are: *must have sales experience preferably fashion sales * enjoy working with seniors * have own transportation * ideal position for semi-retired sales people. * If you are able to drive a van pulling a trailer, this would be extra pay. Email resumes to: Cocosclothestoyou@shaw.ca
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT)
(Surrey Terminal)
Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. 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.
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
F/T - Millwright / Maintenance Person Princeton, B.C. You will work on the repair & upkeep of bucking mills post peelers and wheeled mobile equipment. Must have 10 years exp. including hydraulics, welding & minor electrical repairs. Will have the ability to work unsupervised, be able to problem solve and prioritize jobs. Competitive Compensation Package w/ Profit Sharing! Email resume: elizabeth@pwppost.com or fax: (1)250-295-7912
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
Kristy 604.488.9161
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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 LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!
We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. Duties include; preventative maint., scheduled repairs, and quick response repairs to ensure our modernized equipment runs efficiently. Routine equipment inspections and repairs are required. The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a definite asset. Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certificate of qualification as an Industrial Mechanic, inter - provincial red seal endorsement, & a certificate of apprenticeship. Previous work experience in a related industry would be an asset.
OUR COMPANY OFFERS: 1.) Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee Benefits. 2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group. 3.) Company Sponsored Social Activities.
Please e-mail resume, including cover letter & references: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com
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Stair Builder / Parts Craftsman
Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Surrey, a building product supplier has a Full - Time opportunity for an experienced Stair Builder & Parts Craftsman. Must have pervious experience in shaping Rails & Building stair components. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration Package Commensurate w/ Experience • Full Benefits Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com
ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
TAX RETURNS Current and overdue Over 15yrs exp. Starting at $50.00 per return Free check-up of last year return MARK & JOANNA BRAGIEL Tri-City Business Centre 3rd flr 2300-2850 Shaughnessy St. 604-338-2513
INCOME TAX. TAJ DAMJI 604-781-0315. Pickup delivery in Tri City Free. Singles $45 Couples $80. No limit on number of slips.
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
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CLEANING SERVICES
MAIDS R’ US BEST CLEANERS
AROUND GUARANTEED!
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CONCRETE & PLACING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
LANDSCAPING
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
GREENWORX Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 604-782-4322
STAMPED CONCRETE FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured crossroadsstampedconcrete.com
NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured
2 coats any colour
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FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932
DESIGN
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
“Award Winning Renovations� 32 Years of Experience
604-728-3009
FREE ESTIMATES
info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com VECTOR RENO’S Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327
Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca
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MISC SERVICES
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ELECTRICAL
FENCING
275
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
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RENO & REPAIR Renovations/Repairs/Building S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical
www.jnlreno.com Shane 604-690-7565 “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities�
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS 288
HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done
MARK’S LAWN CARE & HANDYMAN SERVICES. Friendly Service. Free Estimates. Insured. 604-308-8073 GREENPRO LANDSCAPING Lawn cuts, pruning, full yard maint & installation. Fencing. Fast & dependable Since ‘06. 604-537-5536
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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RUBBISH REMOVAL EXTRA CHEAP
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757
MIRACLE MOVING 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
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
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IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER
Prompt Delivery Available
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.
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 SMOOTH MINI Dachshunds. Born January 10. Family raised. Well socialized with kids. 1st shots, dewormed. $850. 778-552-4658
Ph: 604-942-4383
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INTERIOR / Exterior Repaints & New Construction Ceiling Painting/Drywall Repair
APPLIANCES
HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
RENTALS
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL SAND & GRAVEL SALES All types of sand & gravel 604-560-9255
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.245.9069
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Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers� 2 bdrm ~ $1250-$1290 * In-Suite W/D * Garburator
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS bythebay.com
372 260
SUNDECKS
Call 604-944-2963 Coquitlam:
ELECTRICAL
Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent.
GENERATORS
Sorry no pets.
Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.
1,000 Watts to 12,000 Watts
749
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Starting from
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. April 1 or 15
604.488.9161 748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION 2 ROOMS $500/each. Between Lougheed Mall & Port Moody. Gym, & pool incl. Nr bus.778-867-3702 PT MOODY $500 Room to rent. Shared, kitchen, liivingrm, bath, laundry. Includes wifi, cable, utilities. Avail April 1. 604-644-2920
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STORAGE
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
* On-Site Manager *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
ELECTRICAL
Fully Furnished & Equipped
2 BR apts - bright & lge
COQUITLAM. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, top flr. 2 yrs old. Exc cond. Lg rec centre. April 1. $1350/m.(604)924-0044
604-728-5643
HOMES FOR RENT
SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE
Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca
meadowslandscapesupply.com
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Coquitlam: 4Bdrm + workshop bungalow. 2100sf. lrg yard, sundeck & patio. $1600 avl now 604-728-5063
APARTMENT/CONDO
Central Coquitlam Co-op AND Seniors Only Building $826/mo. No subsidy. Cls to transit, schools & shops
Robert J. O’Brien
(604)465-1311
Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail Mar 20. $725. 1-604-794-5844
PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft. Ground floor commercial space. Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
REAL ESTATE
“JUST A GREAT JOB!�
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PETS
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
7 Days / Week
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
YAMAHA UPRIGHT PIANO U1 walnut case, 30 yrs old, 2nd owner, Played recreationally. Well maintained. Beautiful instrument. $1950. obo. 778-808-8938
Craig 604 - 240 - 7594
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www.gacheckpoint.com . Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
1995 FORD RANGER WITH CANOPY. Standard transmission. $1700/obo. Call 604-209-2486.
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PETS
mikes hauling 604-516-9237
www.pro-accpainting.com
TRUCKS & VANS
.give and take tree service 778.872.8406
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.
851
604-464-3550
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~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
1 bdrm 2nd r suite - $775 S New paint, carpet & appls 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 * SORRY NO DOGS * CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
PRO âœś ACC PAINTING LTD
GARDENING
CLEAN UP S Hedge Trim S Lawn Cuts S Tree Pruning Yard Maintenance Insured S Guaranteed John 778-867-8785
All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
604-537-4140
FIREPLACES
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
FIVE STAR ROOFING
$45/Hr
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
NEW ELECTRIC WALL MOUNT AND INSERT FIREPLACES, SEVERAL DIFFERENT SIZES AND STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM, PRICED FROM $100 TO $150. PHONE 604-939-0147
604-467-6065
www.affordablemoversbc.com
1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. Block retaining wall. Reasonable rates. Harry 604-719-1212, 604-306-1714
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All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates
AFFORDABLE MOVING
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
PRESSURE WASHING
Tar & Gravel D Asphalt D Interlocking shingles D Torch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles
MOVING & STORAGE
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
604-463-2236 604-463-7450
EAGLE ROOFING
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities.
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
Includes: Heat, Hot Water
Call Ian 604-724-6373
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
604-465-1311
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
Great Location
PORT COQUITLAM
TRAVEL with bcclassified.com
845
1 & 2 Bdrms available $840/mo & $940/mo
TOWNHOUSES
TRANSPORTATION
MAPLE RIDGE
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
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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.
Call 604-464-4921
12186-224 St, Maple Ridge CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Buildings
Meadows Landscape Supply
604 575 5555
2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bdrm apartments. Share purchase required. No Subsidies. Avail now.
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
$59.00 Per Ton
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
APARTMENT/CONDO
HOUSING CO-OP
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
. Lawns N More, Lawn Repair and Hydroseeding. 604-202-1956, www.lawnsnmore.ca
RENTALS
Queen Anne Apts.
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
Residential & Commercial
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
Free Estimates * Fully Insured
PLUMBING
UNIQUE CONCRETE
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Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620
PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
706
GARDEN COURT
Running this ad for 10yrs
HOME REPAIRS, renovations, plumbing, electrical, carpentry & painting. Reas rates. 604-945-7099.
RENTALS
COQUITLAM:
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 287
TREE SERVICES
www.paintspecial.com
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
Erin 604 - 354 -0596
HERFORT CONCRETE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
750
SUITES, LOWER
COQUITLAM, 2 bdrm bsmt suite. $995/mo Incl utils. Laundry. N/P, N/S. Avail now. Call: (604)931-5216 POCO, Main flr, 2 BR, new kitchen & bath, new laminate, 1000+ sq.ft. central loc, ideal for prof cpl, $950 util incl. N/S, N/P. 604-944-8556
(604)936-5755
PORT COQUITLAM. Large 1 bdrm $800 incl utils & cbl Nr amens/bus. N/P 604-942-8548, 604-441-5357.
PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $845 Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.
Port Moody compl reno’d, lrg 1300 sq.ft. bright g/l 2 bd + den, patio, nr amens, $1200, ns/np 604-727-1903
U-Haul Moving Center Port Moody Claims a Landlord’s Contractual Lien against the following person’s goods in storage at:
2500 Barnet Hwy. Port Moody, BC 604-461-1717 Auction is subject to cancellation without notice. 129 Christina Conley #26 - 15155 62A Ave., Surrey, BC 149 David Chambers 860 Ranch Park Way, Pt. Moody, BC 153 Debra Sakve 8310 Banford Rd., Chilliwack, BC 224 Joel Gastador #206 - 9595 Erickson Dr., Burnaby, BC 267 Christina Conley #26 - 15155 62A Ave., Surrey, BC A sale will take place at the storage location on Fri. March 13th 2015. Viewing 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Sealed bids will be opened at 12:30 P.M. Rm. contents are personal / household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each locker unit.
WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Notice of sale: 1982 Ford Econoline Motorhome VIN #1FDKE30G3CHA59019 Mary Adams $10,000 storage lien Sale date: March 20th, 2015 at 9am at 346 Blue Mountain Street, Coquitlam
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METRO FORD - 50 Years Proudly Serving the Tri-Cities Dlr# 5231
/mymetroford Proud branding sponsor since 1984
1-866-851-5057
LOUGHEED HWY
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PITT RIVER
METRO FORD
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COQ. CENTRE
COQ. RIVER
2 BLOCKS EAST
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Metro Motors Ltd.
2015 SHAUGHNESSY
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1965
2505 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY