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MOSSOM CREEK HATCHERY REBUILDING

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Thousands of chum in tanks, getting ready for their journey DiAne STrAnDberg The Tri-CiTy News

The Mossom Creek Education Centre is officially open and running after thousands of chum fry were placed into rearing tanks on Wednesday.

Sixteen months after the Mossom Creek Hatchery burned to the ground — months filled with fundraising, planning, building and hard work by scores of volunteers — the tiny silvery fish that were raised from Alouette River brood stock were placed gingerly into special tanks outfitted for the purpose.

“They are such an iconic species and people want to rally around the salmon,” noted Sandie HollickKenyon of Fisheries and Oceans Canada as she kept her eye on the process to make sure the fragile, young creatures were properly handled.

In a few weeks, once they are a bit bigger and acclimatized to Mossom Creek water, they’ll be released again — into the creek this time — with the goal of seeing them return in four years.

“They are packing all of the really valuable nutrients back to a system that is nutrient-poor,” said Hollick-Kenyon, explaining that the original purpose of fish hatcheries was to build up depleted creeks into healthy ecosystems. see VOLUNTEERS, page A9

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Ruth Foster pours a bucket of chum salmon fry into a holding tank at Mossom Creek Hatchery in Port Moody, the latest step in its rebuilding.

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sporting good bargains help kids join sports Kidsport sale is on March 28; you can donate

Your family gets a deal, another family gets a deal.

That’s the simple math of the used sporting goods sale hosted by KidSport Tri-Cities.

On March 28, the local non-profit holds the latest edition of its bi-annual sale at Port Coquitlam’s Riverside secondary school.

And while shoppers will

CHRIS WILSON, KIDSPORT benefit — donated goods such as hockey equipment, fitness machines, golf clubs,

wetsuits and bikes will be priced to sell — so will the people KidSport aims to help as the proceeds will go to provide financial assistance for registration fees and equipment to children 18 and under whose families couldn’t otherwise afford to put them in organized sports.

The sale is open to the public and 1,400 people attended last year. Half the equipment available was sold and KidSport’s executive director said he hopes this year will have even

bigger numbers.

“Every penny that we raise goes toward the kids,” said Chris Wilson, noting last year, $130,000 went to helping 600 children of lower income families register for sports.

“It has made a huge difference for my kids,” said Tara-Kelly Andrews of Coquitlam, a single parent who has a six-year-old autistic daughter and a fiveyear-old son who is hearing impaired. With KidSport’s help, she saves $130 a year on registration.

“To be able to play Challenger baseball, it has given them the opportunity to be around other kids that have similar issues that get it, that understand and there’s no competitiveness so everyone gets to have fun.”

And at the sale, everyone gets to shop for bargains.

“If you had to outfit a child for hockey, [at the sale] it would cost about $100 with skates stick and helmet,” said Wilson, who is also a Coquitlam city councillor. “When you compare

that to buying new, it would cost $600 to $700, so the money you can save is quite substantial.”

And if you’re not in the market for new gear, you may be able to help KidSport help kids by donating your old sporting equipment. Donations of sporting goods can be made at the Port Coquitlam recreation complex, Port Moody rec complex, Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, Riverside secondary, and Thrift-Opolis and Jim Pattison Hyundai in Port

Coquitlam.

The March 28 sale runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverside school, 2215 Reeve St., PoCo; admission is by donation of cash or a non-perishable food item.

For more information, visit www.kidsportcanada.ca and look for the Tri-Cities link by clicking Find a Chapter.

KidSport was created in 1993 and has given over 450,000 children across Canada a chance to participate in sports.

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CHILDREN & FITNESS

Powering up students for the day is goal of Ranch Park’s principal Exercise makes a difference for education, too

“Our country values efficiency — doing more in less time — which may be at direct odds with promoting children’s health. We have engineered opportunities for spontaneous movement (such as getting to places on foot and playing outdoors) out of our kids’ daily lives and have tried to compensate with organized activities such as dance recitals, soccer leagues and PE classes.”

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he statistics about Canada’s sedentary kids are worrying but local schools are working overtime to fill in the fitness gap.

And one school finds morning the best time for relays, free play and exercise to music.

At Ranch Park elementary in Coquitlam, students have two opportunities to be physically active before the start of their school day — and for one group of 40 kids, it was the best part of their morning when The Tri-City News visited.

“It’s fun, it gets us ready for the day,” said Kaia Caldwell, a Grade 5 student, who was flushed and smiling after playing a fast relay game during the school’s 35-minute BOKS (Build Our Kids’ Success) program led by principal Don Hutchinson.

The national program, which was founded by Kathleen Tullie and is in its second year at Ranch Park, is just one of several opportunities for kids to be active at the elementary school of 225 students.

Following BOKS, the entire school joins in a workout session set to music called Power Up. Then, there are other fitness breaks throughout the day - not the boring workouts that adults are used to but fun activities that encourage play.

It seems counter-intuitive to rev kids up just before they sit down to class, however Hutchinson said physical activity doesn’t distract but encourages ontask behaviour.

And while exercise doesn’t make kids smarter,

– from 2014 Active Healthy Kids Canada, Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

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Students take part in relay games during BOKS (Build Our Kids’ Success) at Ranch Park elementary school in Coquitlam. BOKS is just one of many programs the school offers to keep kids active, including participating in the upcoming Como Lake Relays and Power Up, a morning exercise class to music for the whole school. it does prepare their brains for learning. Numerous studies also link physical activity of youth and adults with better mental health.

And the McCreary Centre Society Adolescent Health Survey published last month for Fraser North noted that sports and exercise were two of 17 protective factors for youth, along with good nutrition, eight or more hours of sleep per

night, and feeling engaged and connected.

“We have noticed it makes a difference with our kids,” said Hutchinson, who has spent most of his career trying to create more opportunities for kids to be active. He regularly takes his message on the road, teaching other educators about the benefits of Power Up, and is a member of two national boards pro-

moting kids health and physical activity: DASH BC and Physical Health and Education Canada.

He is not surprised at the recent McCreary results that showed few youth in Fraser North, including those in School District 43, meet Canadian guidelines of one hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day for people aged 12 to 17 years of age.

ParticipACTION’s new national campaign will be combatting the constant lure of computer, video game, smart phone and TV screens by bringing back play.

And to jumpstart activities for children, the Bring Back Play Funmobile will be at the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market on Sunday, March 22.

Being physically active is important because it has the potential to improve a child’s physical, emotional, social and cognitive well-being.

ParticipACTION’s new campaign, called Make Room For Play, is a call to parents and caregivers to limit children’s screen time. One of the unique elements is called the Unplug and Play Week, which is a pledge for parents to unplug devices from March 23 to 27 and go outside for physical activity for at least 60 minutes a day.

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Just 15% met the standard, according to the survey, and fewer students are involved in organized sports and activities, such as dance, and kids are doing less informal sport activities — such as skateboarding, hiking and road hockey — than they were five years ago.

“We can look back before computers and cell phones, kids were active but even

just the demands on kids, too. Academics take away some of the physical activity,” Hutchinson said.

The problem, he suggests, is that children and youth no longer play on their own, or walk up to the local rec centre for a game of hoops or pick-up hockey.

But even youth who are involved in organized sports aren’t as physically active as one might imagine.

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You can comment on any story you read at www.tricitynews.com According to a recent report card on children’s physical activity, only 24% of kids got a full 60 minutes of moderate vigorous activity in one session of soccer and only 2% got this at softball practice while kids on hockey teams spent half the time in practice in moderate to vigorous activity but during an actual game were sedentary nearly a third of the time.

The 2014 Active Healthy Kids Canada, Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth also noted that Canada does well in providing sports opportunities but noted kids still don’t get enough activity.

It proposes that adults let them have more time in unstructured play or several opportunities to engage in physical activity throughout the day to build strong minds and bodies.

“In some cases, we may need to step back and do less,” the report suggests.

Hutchinson’s overarching philosophy is to get kids active throughout the day and he also encourages families to do things together.

And he hopes he can be an inspiration as he sweats it out with the kids before school starts on a Friday morning. In the gym at Ranch Park, wearing gym shorts, he urges on his kids while also leading the activity and keeping them engaged.

Will his efforts pay off when the kids are a few years older?

“I hope so,” he said, “That’s what we promote: lifelong learning and lifelong sport.” dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Five people were taken to hospital suffering smoke-inhalation after a fire Wednesday morning destroyed one home and scorched two others on Dawes Hill Road in Coquitlam.

Deputy Fire Chief Rod Gill told The Tri-City News the blaze broke out shortly after 4 a.m. and that by the time crews arrived, the home was fully engulfed.

“I would say we were probably called a bit late,” he said. “Our response time was about five or six minutes… The fire was well involved when we got the call.”

A collapsing roof complicated the attack for the firefighters who were first on the scene. Gill said inspectors are still trying to determine whether the blaze started in the basement or outside the home. He could not confirm reports that a person in the house had been smoking before the fire started.

“With the condition of the house, it is really hard to determine the cause at this point,” he said. “We are not sure whether the fire started on the inside or the outside or what floor yet.”

Three people usually reside at the house, which is on the east side of Cape Horn Avenue, but four

Guilty plea in PoCo hit and run

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Coquitlam fire investigators at the scene of a house fire Wednesday morning in the Dawes Hill area that severely damaged one home and partially damaged two others. more people had been visiting from Calgary at the time of the incident.

A handful of victims were treated for minor smoke inhalation issues at Eagle Ridge Hospital and later released.

The yellow home that sits to the west of the property where the blaze originated had only minor siding damage and the residents were allowed to return by Wednesday afternoon. The home to the east side of the source property was a different story, Gill said.

Flames moved from the original fire to the

neighbouring property and found a way into the ceiling of the single-family home.

Firefighters were able to stop the blaze’s spread but the home had significant damage and the residents have not been able to return yet, Gill said.

Homeowner Shawn MacWilliams told CTV News the fire appeared to have been sparked in the basement, where his teenage son lives. He said it did not take long for the flames to travel throughout the structure.

“I got woken up around 3:30 or 4 a.m.,” he said.

“By the time I grabbed my clothes and got out, my curtains in the bedroom were on fire.”

While all of the occupants escaped without serious injury, MacWilliams said the blaze destroyed many irreplaceable items from his home.

“I lost everything,” he said. “I’ve got two Harley motorcycles in there, a friend’s motorcycle, my clothes, pictures, family pictures from when I was a kid.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC – with files from CTV News

Irwin Richard Franz pleaded guilty Wednesday in B.C. Provincial Court in Port Coquitlam in the September 2013 hit-and-run death of 16-year-old Annie Leung.

The Port Coquitlam man was charged in July 2014 for failing to stop at the scene of an accident causing bodily harm or death.

A surveillance tape was used to gather tips on the man who was driving the black pick-up truck that left the scene after striking Leung, a student at Riverside secondary school. Police received more than 100 tips that lead to Franz’s arrest.

Franz’s next court appearance will be on April 8 to fix a date for sentencing.

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Coquitlam RCMP along with police in other parts of B.C. are on a distracted driving enforcement campaign in March. The plan is to remind drivers that use of any handheld electronic device while driving is against the law.

Wednesday in PoCo, volunteers with clipboards wrote down the licence plate numbers of drivers who were talking on cell phones, texting and not wearing seat belts. They then called officers who were waiting on Elgin Avenue and Shaughnessy Street. The distracted drivers were pulled over and given a ticket or warning.

According to Kathleen Nadalin, ICBC’s road safety co-ordinator, on average 88 people die every year in crashes where distracted driving is a contributing factor — that means

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How much will the sales tax increase cost?

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The Yes and No sides use very different estimates of what the extra 0.5% Congestion Improvement Tax will cost the typical family.

The Mayors’ Council pegs the per-household cost of the sales tax hike at an average of $125 per year based on statistics on spending patterns and how much the province now collects in PST from the region.

It says the increase works out to 35 cents a day and, as an example, says the extra tax would be $3 on a $600 sofa or $150 on a $30,000 car.

The No side’s Jordan Bateman rejects the $125 figure and estimates a real household cost of $258 a year.

His estimate — he says it comes from dividing the $250 million to be raised each year by the number of households in the region — assumes every new tax dollar paid by businesses would be downloaded to their customers through higher prices.

That’s flawed, however, because some of the sales tax paid by Metro Vancouver businesses is on products exported elsewhere to be bought by customers who don’t live in the region and some is charged on business-tobusiness transactions.

A movie production company filming in the region, for example, pays sales tax on what its crews buy but it doesn’t have direct customers here who it can force to pay more.

Some retailers may even absorb the tax so their customers don’t pay more — car dealers say they may do that to ensure buyers don’t

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“It will go mainly to public transit, which is disproportionately used by lower income individuals and households. That would be considered progressive.”

– Robin Lindsey, a transportation and logistics professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business go to dealers just outside Metro.

Businesses pay an estimated 45% of the sales tax collected in Metro Vancouver and visitors pay another 5%, leaving residents picking up the other half of the direct costs of the new tax.

Robin Lindsey, a transportation and logistics professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, said it’s

likely some businesses will pass along the tax hike to residents through higher prices, increasing their indirect cost from the tax. But he said it’s difficult to say which side’s estimate is the most accurate.

Another issue is how fairly the sales tax hike treats the rich and poor.

The Mayors’ Council estimates the poorest 20% of households would pay

less than $50 a year from the increase because a higher share of low-income household spending goes to necessities such as food, children’s clothes and medicine, which are exempt from the PST. All of the existing PST exemptions would apply to the Congestion Improvement Tax. But the No campaign says the poor would pay a much larger relative share of their income than would wealthy households, making it a regressive tax compared to income tax, which low income earners typically do not pay at all.

“It is judged to be mildly regressive,” UBC’s Lindsey said.

But he said that knock against the tax fails to take into account what the money would fund.

“It will go mainly to public transit, which is disproportionately used by lower income individuals and households,” Lindsey said.

“That would be considered progressive.” jnagel@blackpress.ca @jeffnagel

Referendum Questions is a Black Press series exploring issues related to the Metro Vancouver transit and transportation referendum. Voters must mail in ballots by May 29 on whether they support the addition of a 0.5% sales tax in the region, called the Congestion Improvement Tax, to fund billions of dollars worth of upgrades. You can read more questions in this series at www.tricitynews.com.

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The fact that Mossom and other nearby watercourses — from Noons Creek in Port Moody to Hoy and Scott creeks in Coquitlam and Hyde Creek in Port Coquitlam — see fish returns each year is a sign that these streams have been restored.

“If it stinks and you see carcasses around in the fall, that’s a good thing,” HollickKenyon said.

Now, the job of looking after the fish fry begins.

Hatchery co-founder Ruth Foster, a retired teacher and volunteer with the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society, said responsible adults are needed to feed the fish each day between 9 and 10 a.m.

“It would be wonderful if we had people with fish husbandry and handyman skills who could be here on a regular basis,” Foster said.

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.c.’s ndP leader, John horgan, was cautious on specifying a minimum wage figure for the province’s low-income workers at a recent tri-cities chamber of commerce luncheon — and so he should be. it’s too early for horgan to come out swinging against small businesses at a time when he needs to expand his reach and appeal to a larger base not anger people. that’s not to say that the $10.45 minimum wage that was announced last week, along with future hikes tied to the consumer Price index, is the best that can be done for b.c.’s workers, of which there are approximately 100, 400, mostly in the service sector. indeed, a 20-cent-an-hour hike is laughable but so, some believe, is the $15 an hour wage the bc Federation is promoting. there must be a comfortable middle ground that would work for businesses, employees and the economy. When times are good, most companies tend to pay higher than minimum wage anyway.

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haven’t felt the need to hold my nose like this since the last time i drove past a mushroom manure plant in abbotsford — and i haven’t even decided how to vote in the transportation referendum. it’s not just yes voters whose options in this referendum stink. everything about the appropriately named “congestion tax” plebiscite is a bit ripe. most metro Vancouver voters are finding both voting options odoriferous, regardless of their political predilections, and we’re all reaching for our schnozzes on this one. yes voters have to hold their noses and accept that reducing congestion and enviro imperatives trump: the ills, real and perceived, of translink; another flat tax initiative that inordinately affects the poor; and the abdication of transit leadership by the provincial government. no voters are convinced that their votes will chastise translink and save us from further organizational and fiscal malpractice. but even the disparate wings of the unlikely coalition of no voters are plugging their nostrils. the progressive wing of the no vote generally favours expanding public transit but is either angry with translink’s

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performance or the provincial government’s sitting this one out. but they also worry that their no vote could force an inordinately long wait for a Plan b (if there is one). they worry that their desire to punish translink and/or the government may be tantamount to transit-icide. the conservative, anti-tax wing of no voters knows that while a .05% sales tax hike may rankle its long-held austerity sentiments, it also supplies transit revenue without much affecting the rich, usually a litmus test for its support of any public revenue measure. so even no voters genuflecting to Jordan bateman are holding their noses for fear the next transit funding option might be more progressive. yes or no, there’s enough stench to go around for voters in this proboscis-pinching plebiscite. and while our voting options have us holding our noses, the referendum process itself is even more odious. translink is another in a series of public/private scapegoats. it’s doing it’s job well, allowing the provincial government to appear neutral on the divisive issue of public transit. a non-binding transit plebiscite was forced on metro

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mayors to just that end. if the measure passes, Victoria can take credit for prudent leadership and all subsequent transit improvements while not being blamed for raising taxes. if the measure fails, the bc liberals can shrug transit inadequacies off onto translink, metro mayors or shortsighted voters. it’s a bulletproof strategy that many suspect has been Plan a, b, c and d from the beginning. so, metro voters find themselves holding squeezing hard and pondering the unanswerable plebiscite question: “do you favour approving a flat tax that exacerbates an already unequal tax burden or would you prefer to stifle public transit improvements indefinitely?” i still can’t answer that question, so i’ll be holding my nose no matter how i vote.

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Election spending works Toll all the bridges and The Editor, Re. “Developers dug deep in Coquitlam election” (The Tri-City News, March 11).

Much attention has been spent of late analyzing the financial disclosure of the candidates from last November’s municipal elections, specifically how much candidates spent and where the money came from.

There is the unfortunate perception that, by accepting money from unions or developers or businesses, politicians are getting in bed with these groups that are simply looking to influence the decisions made by those who sit on the councils or the school boards.

This causes many to decry this practice and demand changes to put an end to union and developer contributions.

While I agree that changes are needed in local election spending, we need to consider why so much money is being spent on campaigns and why these figures seem to be constantly climbing.

Using Port Moody as an example, an analysis of what each candidate spent and

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The Editor, I have questioned municipal election campaign funding for years now and find it quite unbelievable to what extent it has reached.

Without saying anything underhanded is going on, how can one claim to be impartial when he has received thousands of dollars from someone with a distinct interest with the matter at hand? If someone gave me $5,000 to get my job and then asked me to approve something, I would feel a little more than obliged.

I even had an interest in running for municipal government myself but know unless I coughed up $25,000, I would have to sign a deal with the devil.

When you see the development on Burke Mountain and council appearing surprised that it doesn’t have enough transit, schools and recreation to support the increases in density, it make you wonder why the council is supporting such growth.

I believe the past and present council don’t have the interest of the present residents at heart. It seems that the number one goal is to grant building permits.

And don’t get me started on municipal wage hikes.

Steve Rayvals, Coquitlam

who got elected points to a (perhaps obvious) indicator: Spending more money increases the chances of getting elected.

The six Port Moody councillors elected in November collectively spent 50% more than the other eight can-

didates combined and the two elected school trustees spent nearly double what the other four candidates combined did.

Having run as a candidate for the board of education myself, I can attest to how expensive running a

campaign is. When faced with limited personal resources, a candidate has the choice to either be handicapped against better funded candidates or look to other sources to help bear the costs.

All this money is being spent to do one thing: bring the candidate’s message to the voters and engage the public to take part. But despite all that money spent, only 35% of eligible voters cast a ballot in this city.

Putting caps on campaign spending and limiting the contributions of unions and developers will not address the problem of the lack of public engagement in the civic electoral process.

We need to find a means to bring candidate information to the voters effectively and equitably — and get the other 65% of voters to be a part of the process.

Charlie Loo, Port Moody

then ask for a Yes vote The Editor, This is an open letter to all politicians at the municipal and provincial levels, and to all the various organizations that support a Yes vote in the transportation referendum. I would love to see a response from Premier Christy Clark and the mayor of my city, Greg Moore.

I have been inundated with literature, emails and newspaper columns giving me a variety of reasons to support a Yes vote in the plebiscite. I have to admit, the reasons are mostly quite compelling and the tax cost is relatively insignificant at 34 cents a day. I would like to be able to cast my vote based on the greater good of the community as that kind of thinking is consistent with my values.

So why am I still on the fence?

It is because I live on one side of the Port Mann Bridge and, until recently, worked on the other side.

For some inexplicable

MAYOR GREG MOORE reason, the government’s “user-pay” philosophy only applies to some users.

If you commute over the Port Mann or Golden Ears bridges, you pay more than $1,500 annually in after-tax income to do so. However, if you commute over any of the other 19 bridges in the TransLink domain that were built out of general tax revenue, you pay nothing extra. How fair is that?

If every bridge were tolled at a nominal rate, commuters would use the bridge that was closest, creating efficiency and minimizing pollution, and

all users would be contributing towards costs. Yet I see and hear no promise of an equitable tolling system now, or in the near future.

If that were part of the proposed plan, I would have no hesitation voting Yes. Can you imagine the public outcry if the users of new schools or new hospitals were required to pay a hefty surcharge while older schools or hospitals were fully funded through taxation? It would be political suicide to suggest such a policy.

Those who urge me to vote Yes seem to be oblivious to the fact that some of us are already being heavily gouged by the current bridge tolling scheme while simultaneously subsidizing other citizens’ use of roads, bridges and transit. Enough is enough.

I am happy to pay taxes and fees that are collected and spent in a way that seems fair and accountable.

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Coquitlam RCMP are hoping to identify a man wanted in connection with an alleged assault at a Port Coquitlam bar after the Super Bowl last month.

According to police, on Feb. 1 a 46-year-old man and his girlfriend were at the Cat and Fiddle Pub. Between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m., a group of four men approached the woman, making inappropriate comments and advances towards her.

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“I had fantasies of running across Canada,” she recalled. “I don’t know why… maybe just because it was such a lofty goal in my 10-year-old brain.”

Big-time running goals aren’t too far out of Doerksen’s reach, however.

The competitive longdistance runner was the first woman to cross the finish line at the 2014 BMO Vancouver Marathon, completing the 42.2-km race in just under two hours and 37 minutes — 40 minutes faster than her previous best time and a race record.

And although she’s recuperating from a re-fractured heel, the Coquitlam resident is keen to lace up for the Terry Fox Training Run, the April 4 event that will follow the path Fox used to prepare for his 1980 Marathon of Hope.

Terry had trained for the previous 18 months, which meant learning to walk with an artificial leg and, eventually, to run, honing his gait on a route through the Tri-Cities that, closer to the end of his training, he sometimes did two or three times in a single day.

“It was my 10 miles,” Fox said of his route. “You could not find a better 10 miles in the world.”

Fox left from the coast of Newfoundland on April 12, 1980 and ran a marathon every day for 143 days to raise money for cancer research. The run ended on Sept. 1 of that year, when the cancer that had returned made it impossible for him to continue.

It’s a tragic story, Doerksen said, “but at the same time it’s an amazing story…absolutely incredible” — particularly since she knows well the rigours of preparing for a big run.

As an elite athlete, her training schedule is intense, often including two workouts a day and logging up to 160 km of running a week.

When physical fatigue sets in, the mental challenge of finding a way to continue

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Coquitlam’s Kimberley Doerksen is a marathoner and won last year’s BMO Vancouver Marathon in a personal best and course record time of two hours, 37 minutes.

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Registration for the Terry Fox Training Run on April 4 is now open, along with a route map, at www. terryfoxtrainingrun.com.

The 16.1-km run starts at Westwood elementary (3610 Hastings St., PoCo) at 7:30 a.m. The opening ceremony begins at 9:45 a.m. and the community walk is at 10 a.m.

Volunteers are needed for the event; contact Donna White at 604-464-2666 or bcyukon@terryfoxrun.org. Visit www.terryfoxtrainingrun.com for more information.

can be one of the toughest hurdles to overcome.

“You have to mentally prepare yourself for that,” she said. “You know it’s going to be a slog the next day and you know some days you’re going to feel good and some days not the greatest.”

That Fox could push through those slumps and get up, day after day, to run marathon after marathon, let alone on one leg, is unimaginable, Doerksen said.

“Runs of higher intensity and longer duration are very mentally taxing, so you

do have to dig deep and get that motivation to fight through the things that are most uncomfortable,” she said.

For Fox, each day of training and the Marathon of Hope was about digging deep — to get out of bed at 4 a.m., to run through blisters or a sore stump, to make it up the hill, to the next telephone pole and then the next and then, the following day, to do it all again.

Nearly two years after losing his leg to osteosarcoma, Fox had run 6,398

miles (10,297 km). About 3,060 miles were logged in training, starting with the track at Maple Creek middle school (then Hastings junior secondary) and, later, from his Morrill Street home through Coquitlam, out to the Ioco townsite and back.

The Terry Fox Training Run on April 4 will give runners a chance to follow that same route, as well as a chance to reflect on Fox’s incredible athletic accomplishment — and the mental stamina it took to get him there — in celebration of the Marathon of Hope’s 35th anniversary.

• The Terry Fox Training Run starts at Westwood elementary (3610 Hastings St., PoCo) at 7:30 a.m. on April 4 (registration runs 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. or online).

There is no fee to participate and, in keeping with Fox’s wishes, the run is neither timed nor sanctioned.

Everyone is welcome to the opening ceremony at 9:45 a.m., followed by a community walk at 10 a.m. Visit www.terryfoxtrainingrun. com for full details. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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Electric vehicle owners have a new place to charge up their cars in Coquitlam.

The city has installed two charging stations at city hall for both public and staff use. The station is located in the covered visitor parking area on the ground floor of the civic facility, which can be accessed off Burlington Drive.

Two stalls have been set up, with one dedicated to charging city vehicles.

Those who take advantage of the charging station will be allowed to power up their vehicles for up to two hours at a time.

According to city staff, the initiative is part of the Coquitlam’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from city operations by 30% by the end of this year.

The municipality has also been pilot testing electric vehicles over the past several years and now have five hybrid electric vehicles and two electric ice-resurfacers in their vehicle fleet.

Electric charging stations have been popping up across the Tri-Cities, according to www.plugshare.com.

Currently, there are

The city of Coquitlam is hoping to ease the spring cleaning process for its residents by offering unlimited yard trimming collection for one month.

Between March 30 and April 30, any residents who receives garbage and green waste collection from the city can put out additional bags of green waste on their collection day. The trimmings should be contained in kraft bags, the old green can garbage can with a green sticker or bundles of tree prunings that are less than three inches in diameters and no more than three feet in length.

Food scraps should be kept in the green cart and the extra service should only be used for yard trimmings.

For more information, go to www.coquitlam.ca/ curbsidecollection.

three in Port Moody (Kyle Centre, Rocky Point Park and the Port Moody rec complex) and five in Port Coquitlam (Morrey Nissan, Vancity Credit Union, ICBC Driver Licensing Office, IBEW Local 213 and Fab-All Manufacturing).

For a complete list of all the private and public electric vehicle charging stations in the Lower Mainland, go to www.plugshare.com.

Other Coquitlam news:

ARTS PLANNING

Coquitlam residents will get an opportunity to weigh

in on the city’s plans for arts, culture and heritage at a community forum next week.

Staff will use the feedback to develop a strategic plan, which will outline a list of priorities that will guide the city’s decisions when organizing art initiatives and culture programs.

Everything from fairs and street festivals to historical trails, archives and public art will be considered and staff hope to hear from as many interested people as possible.

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Residents and community groups are invited to participate in the planning process at a community forum that will be held on Thursday, March 26 between 7 and 8:30 p.m. at city hall (3000 Guildford Way).

The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and a presentation will be held at 7 p.m. After that,

participants will be broken up into groups for smaller discussions, with reporting back to the main group taking place 8:10 p.m. The forum will be held in council chambers.

To find out more information or to register, go to www.coquitlam.ca/ achsp or call 604-927-3556.

Deadline for registration is March 24. Space is limited. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC

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Seniors’ issues such as affordable housing, transportation and accessibility will be top of mind next Friday during an event geared to Tri-City residents, caregivers, health care professionals and support workers.

On March 27, the Coquitlam Retired Teachers’ Association is hosting a Tri-Cities Community Seniors’ Forum at Winslow Centre, 1100 Winslow Ave., in Coquitlam. The event is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is free to attend but registration is requested in advance online at www.eventbrite.ca (for those that don’t have computer access by calling Ken Kuhn at 604-949-0599 and leave a message with your name and phone number).

Participants can hear speakers, including B.C. seniors’ advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, ask questions and learn about services from more than a dozen exhibitors. @dstrandbergTC

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The province is pledging to widen Highway 1 in the Fraser Valley to six lanes between Langley and Abbotsford as part of its newly unveiled provincial transportation plan.

The document, titled B.C. On The Move, focuses largely on rural transportation priorities from highway upgrades for heavy trucks to regional airport improvements.

Its pledge to begin design work for a six-lane Highway 1 to Abbotsford offers no timeline or other specifics, such as whether HOV lanes will extend further east.

The plan also pledges 20 highway interchange and overpass improvements in the Lower Mainland, including a new Highway 1 interchange at Mountain Highway in North Vancouver to begin construction next year, and an upgrade to Mt. Lehman Road connecting Highway 1 to the Abbotsford Airport.

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The province says it is looking at widening Highway 1 in the Fraser Valley to six lanes between Abbotsford and Langley. there’s no price tag yet.

The plan promises to continue planning for the project ahead of an expected construction start in 2017.

Nowhere in the document are tolls mentioned — either on the Massey bridge or elsewhere — but Transportation Minister Todd Stone has said the new bridge may well be tolled.

If both the Massey and Pattullo replacements are tolled, Stone says the province will have to alter its policy to reform how tolls are charged in the region, or else every lower Fraser River crossing except one would be tolled.

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The announcement Tuesday in Vancouver came the same week ballots began to go out in Metro Vancouver’s transit tax plebiscite.

The plan reiterates the province’s promise to deliver one third of the funding needed for major new rapid transit projects and to replace the Pattullo Bridge, subject to business case completion and the constraints of the provincial budget.

Stone said the province is ready to deliver its share of the money for the transit plan proposed by the mayors if the mail-in vote passes.

“Our one third is on the table,” Stone said. “We’re waiting to see if the Lower

Mainland’s residents approve the region’s share.

That is why a Yes vote is so critical.”

Other planks of the provincial transportation plan include: • Allowing cities to enable motorcycle parking in unused spaces near intersections.

• Encouraging more use of natural gas buses across the province.

• Working with TransLink to improve SkyTrain accessibility with more elevators and escalators.

The province will also consider allowing slowmoving vehicles to make short trips on low-volume roads as an alternative for people in smaller com- Untitled-6 munities who don’t want to drive a car. newsroom@tricitynews.com

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THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: MARCH 20 – 22

Springtime in the Tri-Cities means it’s time to get growing SARAH PAYNE

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Whether you’ve enjoyed a two-week break from school or work or this is just a regular, never-long-enough weekend, there’s plenty to do. So ring in spring, bust out the New Year’s party hats for Nowruz or just get centred at a free meditation session.

Friday, March 20 DUNK TANK

It’s got a wave pool, a waterslide, laps and loads of floating toys for little ones and, tonight from 7 to 9 p.m., there’s free swimming at the City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), courtesy of Westminster Savings. Visit www.coquitlam.ca/ccac for more details.

Saturday, March 21 GET IN THE GARDEN

If the onset of spring has you itching to get your hands in the dirt, you’re not alone. And if you’re looking for a few ideas or ways to spruce up your yard or balcony, the Inspiration Garden (Guildford Way and Pipeline Road, Coquitlam) is a great place to start. The garden is open to the public from dawn to dusk and staffed with a garden host on Saturdays, and today from 10 to 11:30 a.m. they’ll be talking about choosing and dividing the right perennials for your garden to encourage continuous bloom from spring to fall (ages 16 and up). Register at signmeup.coquitlam.ca and enter barcode 512513.

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In this helter-skelter world of ours, who doesn’t need to take time out to slow down, breathe deeply and just be still?

At the World Day for Inner Peace the Free Meditation folks — a group that aims to spread the message of peace by supporting families and young minds to find emotional and mental wellness through Sahaja Yoga — host an afternoon of free meditation workshops for all ages, along with live music, tea and refreshments, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Poirier Community Centre (620 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Contact joanne@freemeditation.com or visit www.freemeditation. com for more information.

Jennifer Urbaniak, Coquitlam’s parks partner program leader, holds a clump of catmint (also known as nepeta) at the Inspiration Garden, where there will be a seminar on Saturday morning on how to choose and separate your perennials.

MIXED MEDIA

Sunday, March 22

Artist Claudia Stewart shows a collection of mixed media artworks at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., PoMo) based on three themes: doorways; a celebration of women friends; and, the ubiquitous crow. Stewart works in a variety of media, including photography, acrylics and 3-D, with a focus on organic subjects and textures. Check out the art (the exhibit runs to April 12) at today’s opening reception from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

CELEBRATE SPRING

Spring is, officially now, in the air, so drop by the Port

Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) to really shake off the winter blues. Check out the blooms bursting in the heritage and meditation gardens (and, while you’re at it, the very cool First World War replica trench) and keep the kids busy with games and crafts. Celebrate Spring runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.portmoodymuseum.org for more details.

EARTH DAY

The Coquitlam River Watershed Roundtable hosts a free open house with activities designed to bring our focus back to Earth. There’s a community yoga class from noon to 1 p.m. at Coquitlam’s Spirit Square (3000 Burlington Dr.), kids’ yoga (parent participation required) from 4 to 4:30 p.m. at Coquitlam city hall’s courtyard (3000 Guildford Dr.), followed by more community yoga from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., also at city hall. Visit www.coquitlamriverwatershed.ca or

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

Or should we say, Happy Nowruz? The first day of spring marks the beginning of the Iranian new year, and the TriCity Iranian Cultural Society is getting set for the big event with entertainment, music and a chance to check out some Iranian traditions, at the event at Glen Park (Westwood Street and Lincoln Avenue) in Port Coquitlam from 1 to 7 p.m. Visit www.www.tcics.com for more information.

FIRST TREE WALK

The Riverview Horticultural Centre Society hosts its first tree walk of the season and this year there will be something new: Sue’s Garden Patch. It’s dedicated to tireless Riverview advocate Sue Haberger, who passed away two years ago, and is, quite appropriately, full of the bright daffodil blooms that were her favourite. The guided tree tour, led by a qualified arborist, begins at 1 p.m. at the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young building. For more information visit www.rhcs.org or contact 604-290-9910.

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TRI-CITY LIBRARIES

Learning apps for kids, foreign credentials info and play time 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.

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• Philosopher’s Café: Alienation/Belonging: Where do you belong?

What do you find alienating? On March 27 from 12 to 1:30 p.m., you can join Michael Picard from SFU\ Douglas College for an informal exploration of these questions. Philosopher’s Cafes are free, public events sponsored by SFU Continuing Studies. This event takes place in the ParkLane Room at PMPL — drop-in, no registration required.

• Best learning apps for kids: On March 28 from 2 to 3 p.m., you can find out about some of the best educational apps for Apple and Android devices and learn how to select apps for your kids. Space is limited so call

604-469-4577 to register.

• Preschool storytime (drop-in): Join PoMo librarians on Wednesday mornings until May 6 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for preschool storytime. Children aged two to five years of age with their parents/caregivers will enjoy songs, stories and language games.

• Foreign credentials loan recognition: Do you have a degree or specialty from your home country that isn’t recognized in Canada? On Monday, March 23 from 7 to 8 p.m., employment experts from SUCCESS will be at PMPL to provide free advice on how to upgrade credentials and find low-interest loans to help you get a job in your field. This info session is drop-in, no registration required.

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

• Patient rights — advance care planning: Did you know the Canadian Medical Association recommends everyone develop

YOUR CARD, YOUR ChOICE

Tri-City residents aged 13 years and older are invited to vote for their favourite design for the next generation Port Moody Public Library adult library card. You can choose between three images created by local artists and vote for your favourite design at library.portmooody.ca/designacard or in person at the library through March 28. The contest winner will be announced in early April and the special edition card will be available in the late spring. For more information about the contest and voting, check library.portmoody.ca/designacard or phone 604-469-4577. an advance care plan?

Knowing your rights as a patient is an important part of this process. You can join Dying with Dignity Canada at Terry Fox Library on April 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for an informative program about your rights and how you can plan for your future medical care.

Registration is appreciated.

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.

COQUITLAM

• Songs plus: Songs, music and crafts for people of all ages with develop-

mental challenges are part of a fun program hosted by community services librarian Teresa Rehman in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier branch from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on March 25. It’s open to people of all ages with developmental challenges and their caregivers. To register, phone 604-937-4155. For more information, phone Teresa at 604-937-4157.

• Arts and crafts: Are you an artist or a crafter based in the Tri-Cities? Coquitlam Public Library is inviting local artists, craftspeople and historical groups to exhibit their pieces in display cases at both the Poirier and City Centre branches.

Displays should be of

general interest to the community and are limited to works of an artistic nature, crafts, artifacts and archival materials. For more information and to download an application form, visit www.coqlibrary.ca or call the information desk at either branch of the library: City Centre, 604-554-7330; Poirier: 604-937-4144.

• Play and Learn at Coquitlam Centre: On the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., parents and young children can join librarians at Coquitlam Centre mall (lower level, in front of the Hudson’s Bay) for Play and Learn storytimes, songs and crafts. The theme on March 25 is “Spring Fling.”

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.

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A fundraising gala will be held April 4 at Dogwood Pavilion for Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity. The event, which begins at 6 p.m., will feature dinner and entertainment. The theme is “masquerade,” so bring a fun mask; if you don’t have one, there will be a limited supply available at the door in exchange for a small donation. Tickets cost $44.80 each and are available by emailing info@crccs.ca or calling 604-723-6889.

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Coquitlam’s Brittany Lee is looking for five Tri-City residents to become walk leaders for an event from May 1 to 3 called Jane’s Walk.

The walks are locally organized tours where residents get a chance to discuss developments in their city, its history and any challenges being faced.

They’re named for Jane Jacobs, an urbanist and activist who introduced the community based approach to building cities. According to a press release, she believed “Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.”

Lee is Coquitlam’s organizer for the event and first heard about Jane’s Walk through social media. Her role in the Tri-Cities is to reach out to members of the community to hold a walk and plan the route.

“It’s interesting to see how such a small city has changed in such a short time,” Lee said. “You get to hear what people really think about the city.”

Brittany Lee can be reached at @Janeswalkcoq.

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THE ENVIRONMENT

How does your garden grow?

In small containers, perhaps LIVING GREEN

ABOUT THIS cOLUMN Editor’s note: Today, The Tri-City News launches a new column, Living Green, aimed at providing practical information on the many simple ways individuals can be environmentally responsible in their everyday lives. Columnist Melissa Chaun of Port Moody is an ecologist with a passion for all things sustainable. Having began her environmental career in the U.S., she returned to B.C., where she completed a certificate in Sustainable Community Development. She volunteers on various city committees and is currently co-ordinating the monthly meetings for Tri-City Greendrinks.

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o you have a green thumb? Would you like to but think gardening is solely for people who live on large, lush properties?

Container gardening allows you to enjoy homegrown, nutritious vegetables when space may be an issue. It can alleviate poor soil conditions and disease, and a variety of containers can be used, from half-barrels to aluminum drums, tubs to wooden boxes and hanging baskets.

Here are a few things to consider before you become a gardener:

SUNLIGHT

Vegetables such as fruitbearing tomatoes, peppers or bush cucumbers grow best in full sunlight (six to eight hours a day). Leafy

crops like kale and lettuce can tolerate more shade than root vegetables such as beets and kohlrabi.

The key is that containers can be re-positioned to maximize light exposure.

SOIL & FOOD

Potting soil — not from your garden — with added manure (e.g., mushroom) is recommended. Sea Soil (not the version that contains peat moss due to its destructive extraction from peat bogs), complemented with bone-meal and compost/manure provide essential nutrients for plant growth. Watering with organic kelp fertilizer

and/or aged, very diluted urine also helps to augment crop yield.

WATER IN & OUT

Containers can dry out quickly and some potting mixes can be difficult to rehydrate once dried out.

Frequent watering (daily, alternate days) and mulching with grass clippings or coconut fibre guarantee happy vegetables.

For very sunny exposures, doubling up containers with a layer of grass clippings in between them slows dehydration, as does securing a saucer lined with moss or coconut fibre to the bottom of hanging baskets.

For drainage, coarse gravel (larger than an inch in diameter) or shards from broken clay/pottery pots can be used. Re-using styrofoam (whether packing peanuts or cut up pieces) does not add extra weight to larger containers but caution must be taken to prevent environmental contamination. Depending on container size, one to two inches can improve drainage — and you have to have drain holes.

WHAT VEGGIES?

Almost any vegetable can grow in a container but check for varieties developed specifically for container gardens or have a “bush habit.” In this region, early germination and a 60to 70-day growing season are important.

Most vegetables can be seeded directly into a container. Starting plants early inside (using clear plastic bags filled with air and tied like mini greenhouses, together with fibre pots) and moving them outside as weather permits helps to start crops early.

Remember, however, to

“harden” the plants against the cold and wind by placing them in protected areas and bringing them back indoors at night for several days. When transplanting, carefully cut the bottom of the fibre pots to facilitate root growth.

DISEASE & PESTS

Plants are more susceptible to disease when stressed by lack of water and/or nutrients. Weeds and insects are easier to control in containers.

Spraying with diluted dish soap can be effective combatting aphids while Row Cover, a white, filmlike cloth, protects against egg-laying and sap-sucking insects.

PLANT & PIck

Seed packets provide directions on when and how to plant, and when to harvest. The key is that vegetables should be enjoyed at their peak of maturity, when their full flavour has developed.

Now, no matter how small or large your garden is, enjoy the fruits — and vegetables — of your labour.

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Some of the materials needed to build homes for highly beneficial mason bees.

Workshop Sunday about mason bees

A workshop on building homes for some of nature’s busiest tiny workers will be held at Port Moody Farmers Market on Sunday.

Veronica Wahl, from the Institute of Urban Ecology (IUE) at Douglas College will be leading the workshop on mason bees. The goal of the project is to engage community volunteers in learning the ecology of urban gardens with a focus on beneficial garden insects, which include pest hunters, pollinators, butterflies and hummingbirds. Various bee populations are in danger of extinction so a major part of the workshop will be about learning how to make small nests in which bees may safely lay and hatch eggs.

The March 22 workshop will supply all the materials to build the nests and ideas for providing ideal habitats will be discussed. Registration for the workshop can be made online at eventbrite.ca (search: “mason bee workshop”). There is a $10 charge to join the workshop but participants will receive $10 in market coins to spend at any of the 40-plus vendors at the Port Moody Farmers Market.

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From left: 2014 Sustainable Living Leadership Program participants Lori Eaton, Alex Ensworth, Fin Donnelly (SLLP advisor), Natalya Melnychuk, katie Furness-Moore and Orden Mack.

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Young leaders wanted for a Fraser River trip Long days, white waters, ancient forests — if these grab your interest, the Rivershed Society of BC may have an opportunity for you.

The not-for-profit organization is looking for environmental leaders who are interested in sustainable initiatives to apply for the Sustainable Living Leadership Program (SLLP).

The educational program lasts 25 days and participants paddle canoes

from the Fraser River’s headwaters to the shores of Vancouver 1,400 km downstream. There is also a hike through a 2,000-year-old cedar grove.

The program offers skills such as team building, conflict resolution, communication and critical thinking.

And previous participants have gone on to lead a variety of environmental initiatives, according to the society.

For example, Natalya Melnychuk, a 2014 SLLP

paddler, is creating Chase

by Choice, a promotional booklet highlighting individuals who have made Chase, B.C. their home.

“The SLLP has made me feel more intimately connected to my watershed,” Melnychuk said in the press release. “The trip has given me a greater appreciation of the diversity of people as well as flora and fauna that depend on the river system.”

Alex Ensworth and Katie Furness-Moore of Port Coquitlam also attended

last year’s program and are now working on their sustainability project, a photo journal titled “Faces of the Fraser,” which profiles the people who work, live and depend on the Fraser River.

The SLLP has been running for 12 years.

Applicants must be 19 years old and physically fit, and community volunteer experience is an asset. The application deadline is April 30. For more information or to apply, visit www. rivershed.com.

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A Coquitlam native anxiously awaited the premiere of the W Network’s newest home renovation series.

Now that has happened, she’s even more anxious about the outcome.

Disa Ottosdottir and her fiancé, Russell SchaperKotter, were one of four teams tasked with renovating a home on the TV show Game of Homes, which is billed as an “epic renovation competition like no other.”

The show took four condemned houses that were lifted off their foundations and taken to an empty lot in Vancouver, where the teams spent eight weeks living in and transforming the heaps into dream homes.

The winning team will score their renovated home and a plot of land to put it on.

Ottosdottir, who is originally from Iceland but moved here in 2002 and graduated from Gleneagle secondary school, brought her skills as an interior designer to the mix while

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Left: Disa Ottosdottir and her fiancé, Russell SchaperKotter. Above: The cast and contestants in the W Network’s Game of Homes.

Schaper-Kotter offered enthusiasm and a willingness to “dive right in,” Ottosdottir said.

The couple will get married this spring and said the five weeks spent filming the series last September and October didn’t do anything to derail their plans.

“It was a lot of fun,”

Schaper-Kotter said. “There were some tense times but we work really well together.”

One of the toughest challenges, they agreed, was the bathroom.

“It was tight budget constraints and a lot of ups and downs,” Schaper-Kotter said. “It was a huge chal-

work, I call my dad. We had to learn as we went, and pick up the skills on the show.”

The couple’s learning curve included everything from tearing down walls to overhauling a problematic kitchen, fixing up the exterior and repairing the roof — as Schaper-Kotter said, “the whole shebang.”

All four teams competed until the end and, like viewers, will have to wait until the finale to find out who the lucky winners are.

lenge in the time that was given to us.”

“There were delays as well and... neither of us has ever tiled before,” Ottosdottir said, laughing at the memory. “At this point, I don’t think we’re ever going to be grouting or tiling ever again.”

In fact, neither had done any serious home reno work at all. And because they were chosen for the show as an alternate at the last minute, they had no time to prepare.

“It was quite something to... suddenly be thrown into this crazy situation to renovate this house,” Ottosdottir said.

And while she’s used to working on renovations from a design standpoint, she admits, “For any actual

WHEN TO WATCH

• Game of Homes premiered on March 17 and is on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ gameofhomes.

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Popsicle stick bridge building March 28

Building a bridge with Popsicle sticks is one thing, building one that’s strong is a challenge dozens of children across the Tri-Cities are attempting.

As part of National Engineering and Geoscience Month, the Tri-Cities chapter of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC) is partnering with Douglas College to host a Popsicle stick bridge building contest for students in Grades 3 to 8 next week at the David Lam campus.

Students will work individually or in teams to create bridges using a kit that contains 150 Popsicle sticks, one bottle of glue, one piece of construction paper and one sheet of letter-sized paper.

Nakul Verma, a physics instructor at Douglas, says the partnership with APEGBC is “part of our ongoing focus to promote STEM education [science, technology, engineering and mathematics] and we invite one and all to come and watch as our brave contestants test the strength of their creations.”

He said the contest showcases the many ways engineering and geoscience relate to our everyday lives and is an opportunity for students to explore how science and creativity can combine to solve everyday problems.

The contest runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. Douglas College is located at 1250 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. For more information, contact Douglas’ Hazel Postma at 604-777-6173 or postmah@douglascollege.ca.

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Janice Pang, a Coquitlam high school student, is continuing her winning ways as a science whiz and has been selected by Youth Science Canada to participate in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in May in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The competitive national selection process concluded March 15 as part of Youth Science Month and Pang, a Pinetree secondary student, was one of five B.C. students who will join Team Canada at the international forum, featuring contestants from 70 countries.

The students will showcase their independent research and compete for more than $4 million in awards and prizes.

Pang is working on a project to help people who suffer from Type 2 diabetes. She is a multi-award winner, having represented B.C. at both regional and national science fairs over the years.

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Last Saturday, Coquitlam Mounties hosted their fourth annual Shred It and Forget It event with the help from Shred-it and a team of crime prevention volunteers from the detachment. “The primary purpose of Shred It and Forget It is to raise awareness of one of the best ways to prevent identity theft,� said Insp.

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At the March 14 event, Coquitlam cops collected 525 lb. of food and more than $300 in cash donations. “We are once again pleased to have such strong support from our Coquitlam RCMP detachment�, said Martin Wyant, Share’s CEO. “We will put the food and funds that have been raised at this unique event to good use, to help feed people in our community who need our help.�

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The Loyal Protestant Association gave a $5,000 donation to the Coquitlam-based Children of the Street Society to help fund the non-profit’s school-based prevention workshops in B.C. The workshops, called TCO2 (which stands for Taking Care of Ourselves and Taking Care of Others), gives children and youth information and practical tools to help them learn how to be safe from sexual exploitation and human trafficking. “Last school year, we were able to reach over 26,000 kids through over 600 workshops in communities all around B.C.,� Diane Sowden, the society’s executive director, said in a press release. “We are the only organization in B.C. providing preventative educational programs to help children and youth learn how to be safe from sexual exploitation. We are so grateful to the Loyal Protestant Association for this donation.

The Loyal Protestant Association is one of the oldest charities in B.C. Since 1909, it has been dedicated to charitable work for children, and it provides grants to organizations whose interests are the welfare and care of children in B.C. Children of the Street Society’s mission is to take a proactive approach through public awareness, education and early intervention strategies to prevent the sexual exploitation and human trafficking of children and youth while offering support to families.

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• University Women’s Club meets, 1 p.m., Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch. Speaker: Drake Stephens, wildlife management co-ordinator with the city of Coquitlam, will give tips on how to co-exist with wildlife in our community. Info: Penny, 604-469-9309.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 • Riverview Horticultural Centre Society first guided tree tour of 2015 on Riverview Hospital, leaving at 1 p.m. from the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building; tour will be led by a qualified arborist. Site map at www. rhcs.org. Info: 604-2909910.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 • Centennial Stamp Club hosts small stamp auction; 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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 • Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Pine Crt., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496.

• City of the Arts Toastmasters, dedicated to improving leadership and public speaking skills, meets, 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: Mike, cityofthearts@icloud.com or cityofthearts.toastmastersclubs.org.

• An Evening at the Museum with Kucki Low, 7 p.m., Heritage at Leigh Square, 150-2248 McAllister Ave., PoCo. Low will speak about “The Inspirational Life of South Africa’s First Female Airline Pilot.” Info: www.kuckilow. com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27 • Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496.

• Tri-City Community Seniors’ Forum, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; provincial, federal MLAs plus local mayors will talk about seniors issues; keynote speaker is B.C. Isobel Mackenzie, B.C.’s seniors’ advocate.

Event is free but registration required by March 17 at seniorsforum.eventbrite. ca.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 • Shred-it fundraiser, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Parkland elementary school, 1563 Regan Ave., Coquitlam to benefit the school PAC; have all your paper documents shredded securely while you wait – $10 per grocery bag or $20 per bankers box full of paper.

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MONDAY, MARCH 30 • Share Family and Community Services presents free information session for parents and caregivers: how to talk to your kids about drugs and

MARCH 25: POCO SPCA AGM • BC SPCA PoCo branch general meeting, 6 p.m., 104-3278 Westwood St., PoCo. Members of the community council for the branch will be elected, other branch business will be discussed. Info and to obtain a copy of the draft agenda: Martine, poco@spca.bc.ca or 604-468-4044.

MARCH 25: ACCESS YOUTH AGM

• Access Youth Outreach Services Society AGM, 6-9 p.m., PoCo Inn and Suites, 1545 Lougheed Hwy., PoCo. RSVP: admin@accessyouth.org. alcohol, 7-9 p.m., Share, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody. RSVP: Tanya, 604936-3900 Ext. 175.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

• City of the Arts Toastmasters, dedicated to improving leadership and public speaking skills, meets, 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: Mike, cityofthearts@icloud.com or cityofthearts.toastmastersclubs.org.

NOTICES

• Fundraising gala for Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity, April 4, Dogwood Pavilion; doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m.; bar service, live and silent auctions, door prize draws and entertainment featuring Duo San Samaara, a contortion and aerial acrobat act (duosansamaara.com); also: DJ, photo booth and more.

Theme is “masquerade,” so bring a fun mask; if you don’t have one, there will be a limited supply available at the door in exchange for a small donation. Tickets: $44.80, available by emailing info@ crccs.ca or calling 604723-6889; Jen, 604-3396658. Info: crccs.ca.

• Deadline for applications for Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary $1,000 bursary is March 31.

Bursary will be awarded to a graduating student living in the Tri-Cities and planning on pursuing a post-secondary education in health care. Further eligibility details and application forms are available at all Tri-City secondary schools and at the ERH gift shop. Info: Diana, 604936-6189.

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

Info: samrah.mian@parentsupportbc.ca.

• Are you a new immigrant? Do you have questions, concerns and/ or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or leave a message and someone will get back to you. The church can help or direct you to places where you could receive help.

• Share Family and Community Services will be offering a Parent/ Caregiver’s Circle for those concerned about their youth and their substance use on Tuesdays through March 11, at Share, 2615

Clarke St. (2nd floor), Port Moody, 6:30-8:30 p.m. To reserve a spot or for more information: 604-9366969.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Kiddies Korner Pre-

school still has spaces available. Info: 604-9414919 or info@kkp.ca.

• Tri-City Transitions is hosting My Money, My Choices: Financial Education for Women, a free program designed to empower women survivors

of domestic violence. The program focus is to increase women’s economic participation and self-sufficiency through financial education and skill. Info and registration: 604-9416311 • Tri-City Transitions is

offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with this confusing time and understand their feelings.

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

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Scrap your old gas-guzzler; it’s auto showtime British Columbia’s SCRAP-IT year, new executive show Program has announced a new director Jason Heard wittily promises“an electrifying show incentive program aimed at experience with lots of greenery removing high polluting vehicles on show!” from our roads, on the eve of this “You won’t need to go too far year’s Vancouver International to see green… the Green Auto Show.

by Keith Morgan Ride and Drive is at The new incentive allows the only entrance purchasers of a qualifying new at Thurlow. You can try out one of electric vehicle, who scrap their 2000 or 14 green vehicles from hybrids to older vehicle, to receive a $3,000 rebate. This pure electrics and see what makes program is separate from the BC Government’s them tick.” eco-car incentive scheme, the details of which Inside a wide array of green vehicles will be announced at next week’s show. are parked on Electric Avenue. But “This is a fantastic program whose ultimate there’s lots more to feast your eyes upon this goal is to remove older high polluting vehicles year. from our roads,” said SCRAP-IT Program CEO “Anyone can add space to a show but we feel Dennis Rogoza. “Vehicles model 2000 or older we have filled it with new content to deliver emit up to 60 times more emissions than later a much more rounded experience. The show models and electric vehicles have even much is about new cars but it has to entertain, be lower emissions.” exciting and make you wanting more year Qualifying electric vehicles are listed on the after year.”

SCRAP-IT.ca website. As part of this program’s The Super Cars and Exotics are back. On launch, SCRAP-IT has supplied a contest prize opening night, there will be super cars valued car in the shape of a new all-electric Nissan at $15 million on the plaza. Every kid will LEAF (see Plug-in to Win contest details right). want to eyeball the 100 per cent electric Big The LEAF will be on display at the SCRAP-IT Foot Monster Truck. There are also some sharp auto show booth in the Vancouver Convention looking concepts, such as the Cadillac Elmiraj Centre West (March 24-29). (pictured above).

While eco-cars aren’t the central theme this

This year’s showstopper could well be a 1963 Lincoln Convertible, supplied by Abbotsford’s 360 Fabrication, which is now applying the final touches to the $1 million dollar restoration (pictured above).

Heard is excited about a new display called Car Culture, which focuses on the vehicles and the lifestyles that drive them. Feature vehicles are displayed in themed settings, featuring accessories and backdrops.

Classic Alley offers a stroll back through time while Hollywood North pays tribute to the cars we see on movie sets around town. Just a sample of what’s up at the show. The rest of our Driveway crew (drivewaybc.ca) looks new cars on display at keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Show Dates: March 24-29, 2015 Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West Show Hours & Pricing: Tuesday, March 24, 5 pm - 10 pm, admission $20*; Wednesday through Friday, Noon - 10 pm, admission $15*; Saturday, 10 am - 10 pm, admission $17*; Sunday, 10 am - 6 pm, admission $17* *Discounts for seniors (65+), students with valid ID, children ages seven -12 (except Tuesday), multi-day passes, and family packs.

For more information and to purchase tickets: www.VancouverInternationalAutoShow.com.

Driveway’s Alexandra Straub will pilot an all-electric Nissan LEAF in the annual AJAC Eco-Run next week.

The all-electric sedan, which is also the prize car provided by the Scrap-It program for our Plug-In to Win contest, will glide silently from the Vancouver International Auto Show in downtown Vancouver next Wednesday.

The route, devised by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, will then take the participating 19 eco-friendly vehicles to Victoria via the Nanaimo ferry. On Thursday, the vehicles will be put through their paces on a handling course in Langford to see how versatile they are.

The EcoRun concludes that evening in Vancouver.

In addition to pure electric vehicles, the Eco-Run

includes plug-in and conventional hybrids, as well as vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, diesel-fuelled powertrains and highly efficient gasoline options.

There’s no limit to the size of vehicle showcased, as they range from subcompacts to pickup trucks.

The participants include the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel, 2015 Kia Soul EV, 2015 Ford Focus 1.0-litre, 2015 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid and the 2015 Chevy Volt.

The purpose of the event is to inform consumers of these alternative options. These new vehicles are driven in real-world road conditions in order to fully test for fuel efficiency and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

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Five hot new crossovers on show Several new crossovers will be featured at this year’s Vancouver auto show.

Honda recently revealed for the first time at the Chicago and Toronto auto shows, the all-new Pilot.

Gone is the boxy threerow vehicle, replaced by a sleeker, more stylish design.

Now equipped with LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, along with available 20-inch wheels and panoramic sunroof, this is a modern take on family hauling. The Pilot is powered by a 3.5L V6 engine, matched to a six-speed automatic transmission or an optional nine-speed unit.

This new model will be sold with front or all wheel drive and because it is 135kg lighter than the last model it should be more efficient.

Mercedes is renaming the M-Class as the GLE. GL refers to an SUV/Crossover and the E is the “E-Class of SUVs”.

To confuse things a bit more, the first debut is the GLE Coupe, a sportier coupe-like SUV designed to compete with the BMW X6. This Mercedes, with its sleeker silhouette and powerful 262-hp

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The Acura RDX has been a big hit for this premium brand. Based on the ever-popular Honda CR-V, this Acura is filled with lots of luxury touches for a modest price. The 2016 RDX showcases the latest look of the Acura family. The dual LED headlamps and improved interior design, including two screens in the centre of the dash, puts the RDX in line with the new TLX and recent MDX. Good news is that the trusty V6 engine

will stay for 2016.

Hyundai has announced that they it will start leasing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tucson SUVs to Canadians this year, with the Vancouver area being the first market to receive these world-class vehicles. This is an electric SUV but instead of getting electricity from the grid it is produced using an onboard hydrogen fuel cell. The owner fills the fuel tank with hydrogen, not gasoline, and drives normally. The fuel cell Tucson can go 420 km on one tank of fuel, a range about which electric car manufacturers can only dream.

Ford has one of the best selling SUVs of all time in the Explorer, with more than 350,000 sold in Canada so far. The all-new 2016 version made available a 2.3L EcoBoost engine on the base and XLT trim. The 290hp 3.5L V6 engine is carried over but the Sport trim and new Platinum trim will be fitted with the 365hp EcoBoost V6. The new Platinum model will be fitted with real aluminum and ash wood accents, plus leather will trim the steering wheel,

instrument panel, armrests, doors and other trim.

Range Rover has two new versions of the Range Rover Sport. The most popular will be the all-new 3.0L diesel engine that produces a whopping 440 lb.-ft. of torque and better fuel consumption. In fact, Range Rover claims a 32% improvement over the

regular V6 model. On the high performance end is the Range Rover SVR, capable of a run to 100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds. This will be the first Range Rover to sport the new SVR (Special Vehicle Racing) badge. Prices remain to be finalized on most of these vehicles at press time. zack.spencer @drivewaybc.ca

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Mackin Park reflects Maillardville’s charming community heritage Experience the enjoyment of living in the heart of a dynamic neighbourhood. Set in the historic community of Maillardville in Coquitlam is Mackin Park by Bluetree Homes – contemporary boutique style apartments. Central to everything, Mackin Park offers the best of both worlds: a friendly community with historic charm close to convenient urban amenities.

“The appeal of the area is the great mix of shops, cafes and

www.tricitynews.com amenities within walking distance,” says sales manager, Tracey Steeves. “Also there’s easy access to Highway 1 and its minutes from Lougheed and Braid SkyTrain Stations.”

The French-inspired exterior architecture is a salute to the past, and combines modern elements with the whimsical allure of Parisian style. The heritage neighbourhood offers one- and two-bedroom low-rise apartments featuring private patios or balconies. One-bedroom homes start at $229,900 and two-bedroom homes start at $349,900.

Inside, homebuyers will find open-plan living spaces, modern interior finishes and five spacious floorplans to choose from, ranging from 548 square feet to 1,028 square feet.

“Mackin also features an 1,800 square foot amenity space, including a fitness centre and lounge,” says Steeves.

First-time homebuyers from the Tri-Cities and Burnaby area will love the exciting area, while downsizing empty nesters from the local community will find comfort in Mackin Park’s heritage charm.

Mackin is move-in ready and is offering a spring promo with $2,500 off one-bedrooms or $5,000 off two-bedrooms.

Visit the sales centre at 109-202 Lebleu St., Coquitlam, open daily noon to 5 p.m., closed on Fridays.

For inquiries and more information, call: 604-939-8874 or mackinpark@bluetreehomes.ca Spring Promo available for a limited time only. Restrictions apply. See our sales staff for details. Prices are subject to change without notice. Taxes not included. E.&O.E.

“Exchange is located in the social heart of Langley: an exciting new neighbourhood of parks, schools, shops, and cafés. Big rooftop patios are like outdoor living rooms that say soak up the sun…”

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Innovative rooftop townhomes designed to fit your lifestyle the surrounding area, which includes two elementary schools within walking distance, plenty of parks, and the staple neighbourhood sushi joint. Forgot to pick something up for a dinner at home? Right across the street is Willoughby Town Centre—just steps to groceries and a liquor store. If a night out is in order, Starbucks, Cactus Club, Milestones, Earls, and plenty of other restaurant options are also within close proximity. Within the community, there are garden plots and a Fun Zone playground for kids to enjoy.

A major appeal of Exchange is the massive, private rooftop patios built for spacious living. Striking modern

Three words come to mind with Exchange - a new collection of townhomes in Langley’s rapidly growing Yorkson neighbourhood: cool, convenient and community.

Adored by young families who strive to live a balanced lifestyle, Exchange offers everything for both outdoor adventurers and indoor relaxers. It’s part of a Lifestyle Design Series

by Hayer Builders Group - a new way of thinking about homes guided by what they consider essential: the use of smart space, modern design, and a sense of community.

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The 8’ kitchen island is the perfect place to congregate and enjoy a drink with friends. Additional features include undermount kitchen cabinet lighting, gas stove and hood fan with a separate microwave built into the cabinetry, a kitchen sink with garburator, and modern cabinetry available in two colour schemes (Light and Dark) with frosted accent doors.

Bathrooms boast a 10mm frameless glass shower door with polished chrome hardware in all ensuites, elongated comfort height soft-close toilets in all bathrooms, metallic framed mirrors, and designer tile insert in all ensuites.

Finding a parking space to accommodate guests is no longer an issue, with 20 visitor parking stalls within the community and an additional 28 parking stalls reserved for owners.

If a friend needs to spend the night, there is ample room in the Exchange Social Lounge - an additional gathering place to entertain or rest and relax.

In the morning, floor-to-ceiling windows and 10-foot ceilings let sunshine flood into the open living space.

Exchange located in Langley’s impressive designed for living Yorkson neighbourhood.

“Natural light makes spaces bright and enjoyable,” says Brandon Trent, project marketing manager. “Promoting indoor and outdoor space allows for greater enjoyment and functional usage.”

The Exchange community is in the first phase of development, with the Grand Opening on March 21. Doors open at noon sharp.

The two-bedroom townhomes range in size from 1067 to 1230 sq.ft plus rooftop patios, and start in the low $300,000’s.

Hayer Group prides themselves on building exceptional homes of great

value and workmanship, evident in their extensive portfolio of over 2,500 single-family homes, town-homes and condominiums. They are committed to providing better living by design, and bringing fun and functionality together under one roof. Come fall in love with your new Exchange townhome, and don’t forget to invite your friends over to celebrate.

Exchange is located at 7811 - 209 Street in Langley. Homebuyers are invited to register by calling 604-371-0044 or find details online at www.hayerlifestyle.com.

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t seems every time you go to a dessert bar, raspberries rule. Not only are they great tasting and decorative but they are also a great health food.

A three-quarter cup serving has only 49 calories, has 25 mg of vitamin C and contains the flavonoid quercetin that helps fight inflammation, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Although raspberries can be frozen during their season and still retain their nutrition, flavour and flavonoids, when picked fresh they are at their best used within one day of picking.

We all know raspberries are a beautiful red fruit but they also come in yellow, amber and purplish black. I mention this now because it’s a wonderful time to plant them for years of fresh harvesting, possibly even this year.

At this time, most raspberries are sold in garden stores as bare sticks with roots. They are easy to plant but for the greatest success, a few key things must happen.

First, cut the stems down to 2-3 inches above the roots. This will ensure the roots will easily push up new shoots from the bottom. I soak the roots in a solution of root starter or organic fish fertilizer to help new roots form quickly. They also need to be planted in lighter soil with good drainage and plant them just deep enough to cover the roots – not too deep or too shallow.

It’s best to set them out in rows about 3 feet apart and to use a wire frame to keep them upright and well behaved. Water them well, especially when planting, to get all the air pockets out of the planting hole and to keep them moist.

Once they start to grow, use a bit of slow release 14-14-14 fertilizer around each plant to really push them along. Follow these

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If you choose everbearing varieties, the new shoots that come up from the bottom this spring will produce fresh wonderful fruit from mid-summer well into fall.

‘Heritage’ has been the most well known good variety for many years but ‘Autumn Bliss’ seems to be the new star with large fruit and great flavour. ‘Caroline’, ‘Nova’ and ‘Prelude’ are also quite marvellous.

Planted soon, these everbearing varieties will allow you to sample their fruits this summer. ‘Fall Gold’ is a beautiful yellow everbearing variety that has great flavour and will also produce this year.

For main season varieties, you need to plant this spring for good production next summer from late June through August.

‘Willamette’ is an older, well known variety that produces early dark red fruit. Most raspberries are quite hardy down to zone 4-5 but for colder climates, ‘Boyne’ is the very hardiest down to zone 3 but it really does need good drainage, as do they all. It produces medium sized delicious berries. ‘Nova’ is also very hardy.

‘Joan J’ and ‘Canby’ are almost

thornless varieties that are easy to pick and have good sized, tasty fruit. ‘Tulameen’ has exceptionally large fruits with great colour and flavour. ‘Encore’ is an improved ‘Tulameen’ with berries up to three grams in size. Both are ideal for the home garden because of their size and extended harvest.

For black raspberries, the oldfashioned ‘Munger Black Caps’ are smaller but very tasty. I love their pinkish-purple stems that look almost ornamental. ‘Black Jewel’ is a good sized black raspberry and is truly delicious.

The new ‘hottie’ in raspberries has been the introduction of the dwarf thornless everbearing variety from Fall Creek Nurseries in Oregon, called ‘Raspberry Sundae’. It’s part of the ‘brazzleberry’ program meant to produce fruit in containers for most of the summer. It’s a great idea but requires a good sized pot and lots of nutrients to perform up to expectations.

So if you’ve got a little bit of space in your garden in a sunny well-drained area, plant some raspberries — they’re fun, tasty, good for you and a nice addition to your dessert bar.

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TC SPORTS Solid SHoW for Sfu SWim club in ind.

Two Tri-City swimmers helped the Simon Fraser University Clan women’s team take 12th place at the NCAA Division II National Swimming and Diving Championships in Indianapolis, Ind., last week.

Port Moody sophomore Lauren Swistak and Coquitlam senior Alex Schofield lifted their squad with a strong performance in the 400-yard freestyle relay on the last day of the competition, after helping the team qualify earlier on at the event.

Last Thursday, on the second day of the competition, Swistak and Schofield joined and Meaghan Frenks in the 4x100-yard medley relay, winning AllAmerican honours with a six-place finish that propelled the Clan from 18th to the 11th overall position at the competition.

The four turned in a time of 3:45.94, edging out seventh-place Wayne State by two onehundredths of a second.

SFU held on to its position with another strong performance in the 800-yard relay. see SwiStak, page A36

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The B.C. Premier Baseball League exhibition season is underway. On Sunday, the Coquitlam Reds took on the North Shore Twins in a doubleheader at Mundy Park. The regular season gets underway next month.

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Golfer Vigna leads Clan to bronze Sophomore tied for fifth place at invitational

The Simon Fraser University golf team got the 2015 campaign off to a good start, finishing in third place at the Notre Dame de Namur Argonaut Invitational in Livermore, Calif., last week.

Led by Coquitlam sophomore Kevin Vigna, who opened with two even

rounds at the 72-par course, led their Great Northwest Athletic Conference, trailing only Cal State-Monterey Bay and Dominican University.

The eighth-ranked team shot a three-round total of 879, which is +15 for the course, just two strokes shy of second place and 19 strokes back of the dominant CSU-Monterey Bay team.

Vigna finished the tournament in a tie for fifth, opening the first two rounds with a 72 each be-

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fore closing out the event with a 73. By the end of the invitational, he was one stroke above par, with a three-round total of 217. He earned Golfer of the Week honours for the performance.

Vigna’s teammate Chris Crisologo shot the Clan’s best round of the tournament with a 71, but finished in a tie for ninth place overall..

The Clan have two more tournaments prior to the post-season, beginning

with the California Baptist Invitational next week before attending the Western New Mexico Invitational in early April.

In 2014 the Clan qualified to the West Region and NCAA Division II Championships for the first time in program history, earning a 19th place finish in the nation.

This year, the club plans to build on its success, with the goal of qualifying for their second consecutive national tournament.

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Sophomore golfer Kevin Vigna finished fifth at the Notre Dame de Namur Argonaut Invitational last week.

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ABOVE: Lauren Swistak, left, and Alex Schofield, right, are members of the SFU swim team that finished in 12th place at the NCAA Division II National Swimming and Diving Championships in Indianapolis, Ind., last week. LEFT: Carmen Nam turns in a record performance in th 200-yard butterfly, earning a berth in the finals and an eventual seventh place overall.

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Swistak will head to world selections continued from page A35

That event also featured Swistak and Schofield along with Nicole Cossey and Maran Kokoszka, finishing fifth with 7:27.41.

“Every one of the girls on the relay elevated her performance and found a little extra to give to the team and we needed it,” said Liam Donnelly, the

coach of the team. “Nicole was under pressure swimming last and she stepped up and delivered.”

Swistak and another Coquitlam athlete, Dimitar Ivanov from the men’s side, are expected to compete at Canada’s selection competition for the World university Games, which will be held in Korea.

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They are also competing in events for the the World Championships, which will be held in Russia, and the Pan American Games, which will be held in Toronto between April 1-4.

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Pirates seek treasure at B.C. championship Team makes first trip to finals in decade

The last time the Port Coquitlam Pirates juvenile A1 team played in a provincial championship, the team’s current roster was making their way through elementary school.

But last week the squad of 18 to 20 year olds broke a decade-long dry spell with a 4-2 win over Chilliwack in the final four showdown.

Ryan Uchacz, Mackenzie Leung, Cody Squires, and Denzel Dennill all scored in the match, punching the team’s ticket to the B.C. championship.

When the playoffs began several weeks ago, the Pirates were in the middle of the pack of the upper division standings. In a four-point series, the team defeated Seafair, allowing them to move into the finalfour round robin.

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 294

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER

300

LANDSCAPING

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

Grants Home Maint 604-936-2808.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184 Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

UNIQUE CONCRETE

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

Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic

Professional Installation

FREE ESTIMATES

(Surrey Terminal)

STAMPED CONCRETE

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit *CLEANING *REPAIRS 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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

HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done

GREEN & CLEAN

Since 1985 604-808-0212

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

BEN’S RENO’S ~ 604-723-0703 New bsmt, drywall, texture, paint, kitchen, bath, hardwood, laminate, plumbing, tiles, windows & doors.

CLEANING SERVICES

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

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

Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood & New Floors, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Build Decks, Painting & Crown Mouldings. Fencing. 28 yrs exp.

604-773-7811 / 604-432-1857 WCB centralcreek@gmail.com

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

DESIGN

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.

www.jnlreno.com Shane 604-690-7565 “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”

7 Days / Week

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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.

NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical

Prompt Delivery Available

MAIDS R’ US

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS RENO & REPAIR

Brad 778-552-3900

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp.

•Insured •Free Estimates

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

INCOME TAX. TAJ DAMJI 604-781-0315. Pickup delivery in Tri City Free. Singles $45 Couples $80. No limit on number of slips.

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

Food Service Supervisor

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MARK & JOANNA BRAGIEL Tri-City Business Centre 3rd flr 2300-2850 Shaughnessy St. 604-338-2513

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

FIND THEM HERE.

CLIMBER/BUCKET Operator needed for residential tree service. Min. 2 years exp., must have valid BC DL, Certified Arborist an asset. $30$35 based on exp. 604-819-9447/ the.treeguy@hotmail.com

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

JOBS

9023 2701-2717 Anvil Green 738-788 Cannon Green 2609-2698 Fortress Crt 2603-2698 Fortress Dr 806-868 Musket Terr

9896 1486 Johnson St

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

Food Service Manager

1450 United Blvd Coquitlam B.C. V3K 6Y2

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

203

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Current and overdue Over 15yrs exp.

Starting at $50.00 per return Free check-up of last year return

How to Apply: In person, mail, or email

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TAX RETURNS

JOB DESCRIPTION AVALABLE AT THE RESTAURANT

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

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR

8794 1423-1516 Dayton St 3402-3428 Harper Rd (even) 3425-3450 Horizon Dr 1502-1510 Shoreview Pl

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)

PERSONAL SERVICES

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

8790 1266-1299 Creekstone Terr 1266-1319 Hollybrook St 3336-3361 Leston Ave 3347-3361 Mason Ave (odd) 1280-1311 Sadie Cres

9010 1015-1197 Fraserview St 2012-2060 Leggat Pl 2025-2056 Poel Pl 1014-1181 Yarmouth St

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

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

9017 1221-1286 Gateway Pl 2309-2438 Kensington Cres 1215-1266 Kensington Pl 1217-1265 Knights Crt 2306-2378 Nottingham Pl

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.Allner Landscaping

FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured crossroadsstampedconcrete.com

Erin 604 - 354 -0596

260

ELECTRICAL

~ FULLY INSURED ~

Call Tim 604-612-5388

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS VECTOR RENO’S

Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed.

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage.

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

269

FENCING

1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. Block retaining wall. Reasonable rates.

Harry 604-719-1212, 604-306-1714

275

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

D Composted Mushroom Manure NO Wood byproducts used

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

604-728-3009

info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com ZIGGY’S RENOVATIONS. All types int/ext. Quality work. Free Est. Best prices! (604)931-4224 or 992-4146 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

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

When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

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

604-465-3189

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MISC SERVICES

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PRESSURE WASHING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

Meadows Landscape Supply

Robert J. O’Brien

604-465-1311

320

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

506 359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

Tar & Gravel D Asphalt D Interlocking shingles D Torch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles

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

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

www.bestwaypainting.ca

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

Spring Special

604-467-6065

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

Ph: 604-942-4383

www.pro-accpainting.com

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INTERIOR / Exterior Repaints & New Construction Ceiling Painting/Drywall Repair

RUBBISH REMOVAL

372

EXTRA CHEAP

SUNDECKS

Woodland Decks

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

W Design & Renovations W Decks W Fences W Stairs W Retaining walls W Railings Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.

Craig 604 - 240 - 7594

604-351-6245 PLUMBING

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 May 1

HOMES WANTED

LOTS

604.488.9161

SURREY: Lot for sale by owner.

9100 sf lot. 70 x 130. Ready to build new home. 12344 - 96 Ave. Surrey.

Asking $390,000obo. 778-881-4717

749

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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

Sorry no pets.

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

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

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

(604)936-5755

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

Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932

Onsite Manager

COQUITLAM:

604.465.7713

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HOUSING CO-OP

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TREE SERVICES

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms available $840/mo & $940/mo

Great Location

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SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM, 2 bdrm bsmt suite. $995/mo Incl utils. Laundry. N/P, N/S. Avail now. Call: (604)931-5216 COQUITLAM lrg 2 bdrm gr/lvl bsmt, Incl w/d, utils, cable & net $850/m Ns/np Now/Apr 1. 778-216-1284.

COQUITLAM: Nice, quiet renovated 3 bdrm. ground flr. H/wd flrs, f/p, w/d. Avail. immed. N/p, n/s. $1220 incl. utils. 604-809-9850.

Queen Anne Apts.

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2865 Packard Ave. Now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bdrm apartments.

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Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent.

Sell your Home!

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Short Term or Long term!

Hotel Living

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

3-LINE EXAMPLE

Fully Furnished & Equipped

MISC. FOR SALE

630

HOMES FOR RENT

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778-881-6737

SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

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WE BUY HOMES BC

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD

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for all early bookings.

Drywall Repairs. WorkSafe.

Fully Insured. 15 Yrs exp.

Free Estimates, Call John,

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Additional info......604-944-2963

VEHICLE AUCTION - City of New West, Sat. Mar. 28th @ 10:30 AM, www.allcityauctioneers.com

$150 OFF Interior Painting $250 OFF Exterior Painting

604 - 720 - 2009

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

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

778.245.9069

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

560

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2963 Glen Drive

APPLIANCES

509

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

~ 4 story office building ~ In the heart of Coquitlam Centre surrounded by residential high rises, commercial business & Coquitlam shopping mall.

700sf-5000sf large office space

AUCTION March 28th Custom log furniture making equipment, 1379 Green Ave, Trail, BC www.westernstarauctions.com for pictures and updates 250-212-3418

EAGLE ROOFING

2 coats any colour

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~ ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2 men fr $45. Seniors Discount. Honest, bsmt clean up.

25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

SAND & GRAVEL SALES All types of sand & gravel 604-560-9255

TRANSPORTATION

Westwood Corporate Centre

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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

RENTALS

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.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

604-728-5643

MOVING & STORAGE

PETS

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

Call Ian 604-724-6373 POWER WASHING since 1982.

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

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

$59.00 Per Ton

477

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $675. 1-604-794-5844

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

PETS

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TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm townhouse, $905. Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings PORT COQUITLAM

1 bdrm 2nd flr suite - $775

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

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

S New paint, carpet & appliances 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

604-464-3550 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $845 Quiet family complex, no pets.

604-464-0034.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

TRANSPORTATION

TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

845

Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates.

WCB/Fully Insured

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

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call 604.575-5555

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PETS 477

PETS

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

NEWLY RENOVATED Retail / Office space at 193 School House Street, Coquitlam, avail for rent. Easy access. Light filled.

2 storey space, must be viewed in person. Main floor at 1089 sf with 2 bathrooms & mezzanine 432 sf. Rent $3500 + utils.

Parking lot is shared.

Call Sentinal Storage at (604)515-4075 to arrange a viewing.

The Scrapper

FABULOUS DEAL 2008 Infiniti EX35. Fully Loaded.

Call Owner @ 604-461-3099.

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