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Beware of tax scams Beware of the tax refund scams that are now beginning to surface, Coquitlam Mounties are warning.

One officer recently received an email in which he was asked to click on a web link to register for a “Government Gateway” account to receive a $386 tax refund. When police tested the link, it was for a fake Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website that looked similar to the actual page, including information in both official languages.

The URL, however, was not for the real CRA website and people visiting the site are asked to provide personal information, including credit card numbers, expiry date and card verification value code, none of which would be requested by the CRA. Anyone who receives an email or text from the CRA offering a refund should contact the agency directly to confirm it. People who are expecting a tax refund will receive it either as a mailed cheque or direct deposit to their bank account.

“A good rule of thumb to go by is that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” said Cpl. Jamie Chung. “Be wary of unsolicited emails, especially those that offer you money but require you to provide personal and financial information.”

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A ball carrier from United Rugby Club — a club composed of Tri-City and New Westminster players — tries to break through a pair of Nanaimo tacklers in the first half of a BC Rugby Union women’s first division match on Saturday at Hume Park in the Royal City. United won the match 33-22. For more sports, see pages A19 and A20.

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The closure of Future Shop stores over the weekend leaves Coquitlam Centre down a second anchor

tenant just two months after Target announced its Canadian stores would close.

And while Target’s closure has been an extended process, with stock liquidated over several weeks,

Future Shop met a sudden end when Best Buy Canada announced on Saturday it would be consolidating the chains immediately.

In reviewing its footprint, Best Buy Canada found

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B.C. PUBLIC SCHOOLS

is bill 11 a ‘sucker punch’ for teachers or will it ‘peter out’? sD43’s board chair, CTA prez react to new bill Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

School District 43’s board of education chair is calling for calm in the wake of proposed changes to the Education Act that some fear could mark a new era of provincial interference into how school districts are run.

“Like a lot of their bills, they come with a ‘whump’ and they just peter out,”

TRUSTEE JUDY SHIRRA said Judy Shirra.

If approved, the BC Liberals’ Bill 11 would give the government new authority to regulate teacher training and force districts

to take part in cost-saving arrangements, such as group-buying or shared legal services.

But Shirra, a Port Coquitlam school trustee, said the district already expects accountability in professional development, the costs of which are shared by both the district and the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association (CTA), and she said SD43 has been sharing services to save money since the mid-1990s.

As to concerns about reduced autonomy for school boards, Shirra said SD43 is already under provincial scrutiny as it works to pay

down $10-million debt.

“They are already here for us in that respect,” she said, advocating calm while also keeping the current the budget under control.

But the CTA is taking a harsher line on the bill, with president Charley King issuing a press release calling the Education Act reforms “a sucker punch.”

King stated in the press release that the lack of forewarning and consultation on the proposed changes could affect school district budgets, which are only now being formulated, and said changes to professional development are not

required because teachers are the most knowledgeable when it comes to implementing new ideas and innovative practices in the classroom.

Last Thursday, Education Minister Peter Fassbender told reporters there are currently no detailed requirements for certified teachers to stay current with new education techniques. Those requirements are to be worked out with the BC Teachers’ Federation over two years of consultation, he said. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC – with files from Tom Fletcher

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You can learn about the latest brain research and how it affects education at a parent workshop organized by the Southside Family of Schools in Port Coquitlam.

On Thursday, April 23, Pam Becker, vice-principal of PoCo’s Riverside secondary school, and Marna Macmillan, School District 43’s social responsibility coordinator, will talk about recent research regarding the developing student brain. The workshop, which will run from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., will also offer information about educational links for academic and social/emotional growth, examples of successful SD43 programs and ways parents can use new strategies. The Empower Your Brain: Advances in Education and Neuroscience workshop will be held at Riverside secondary, 2215 Reeve St. in PoCo; cost is $8 per couple or $5 per single.

Free childminding is available but advance registration is requested by emailing ssfspe@gmail.com (if you plan to bring children, leave your name, number of children attending and telephone number). Light refreshments will also be provided.

Payments can be made at check-in and cheques can be made out to SFSPE or Southside Family of Schools Parent Education. Walk-ins will be accepted only if space is available. Early arrival is encouraged. @dstrandbergTC

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Following is a round-up of Easter egg hunts and other such activities this weekend in the Tri-Cities.

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• Friday, April 3: At Galloway Park on Burke Mountain, the hunt is on for 30,000 chocolate eggs during the fifth annual Burke Mountain community easter egg hunt. Children will be able to search for hidden treats (up to four years of age at 11 a.m., ages five and older at 11:30 a.m.), hear a live band, visit a fire truck and more. Participation is by donation (suggested: $5 per family, bring your own basket) and will raise money for Tri-City Transitions. Registration for the hunt starts at 10 a.m., rain or shine.

• Saturday, April 4: At Colony Farm Regional Park, an eco-Easter event runs from 10 a.m. to noon. It is free and for tots aged three to five, with no registration required. Activities include crafting a basket, listening to stories from the Wildlife Rescue Association and taking part in an Eco Easter Hunt with the Easter Bunny. This event is hosted by the Colony Farm Park Association.

• Saturday, April 4: At Place Maillardville Community Centre, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam, an Easter egg hunt and fun activities for children eight years and younger take place from noon to 3 p.m. Activities include: the hunt, games, a magic show, crafts and face painting. The cost is $6 per child and all kids must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration is required — no drop-ins — so call 604933-6166 or email info@placemaillrdville.ca.

• Saturday, April 4: At Blue Mountain Park, an Easter egg hunt with Coquitlam-Maillardville NDP MLA Selina Robinson runs from 10 a.m. to noon with two hunts, one at 10:30 a.m., the other at 11:15 a.m.

The free event is open to all ages.

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Looking forward to an eco-Easter egg hunt at Colony Farm Regional Park on Saturday, April 4 are two-year-old Eva, four-year-old Aaron and mom Jane Thomsing, chair of the Colony Farm Park Association. The event for children ages three to five years runs from 10 a.m. to noon, and is free.

New eco Easter event open to all at Colony Farm park Event is more about nature than chocolate

Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

Spring is a time of renewal and tiny green shoots poking up from the soil — so it’s a perfect time for children to experience the joys of nature.

That’s the idea behind a new Easter egg hunt

planned for Saturday, April 4 at Colony Farm Regional Park in Coquitlam.

There will be treats — Fair Trade chocolate by www.mama-ganache — but the event is more about learning about nature than getting a sugar high.

“I thought it was important to encourage families to take advantage of all the opportunities afforded by nature,” said Jane Thomsing, who chairs the Colony Farm Park Association. “What better

way than at Easter?”

The eco-Easter egg hunt is the association’s spring event and is free, with no registration required, and Thomsing said she hopes Tri-City families will come to the park, socialize and learn about Colony Farm and the area’s wildlife. The festivities are for children aged three to five years but adults might learn a few things, too.

Beginning at 10 a.m., children will work with an Emily Carr University

of Art and Design student to make a basket from natural materials; they’ll learn about birds from the Wildlife Rescue Association, featuring Buddy the Eagle; take part in making crafts provided

by Kiddies Korner Preschool; and hunt for carrots and turn them in for chocolate eggs. The children will also get seed packages from West Coast Seeds, with the idea of starting their own garden at home; the park association will have games

and puzzles for the kids to do.

Thomsing is also encouraging families to pack a picnic lunch and join in some fun after the hunt.

It all takes place at Colony Farm Regional Park, near the community garden; parking is available but carpooling is encouraged.

There are new, clean washrooms and picnic tables but rubber boots are recommended because the grass can get muddy.

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PORT COQUITLAM

• Saturday, April 4: At the Gathering Place at the Outlet in Leigh Square, an Easter Arts Celebration runs from 1 to 3 p.m. for children up to age 13; it includes egg decorating, egg hunt, arts activities, storytelling entertainment and more. This event sells out.

Pre-registration is required at www.experienceit.ca or by calling 604-927-7529. The cost is $11 and all children must be accompanied by at least one adult.

PORT MOODY

• Saturday, April 4: Westhill Park is site of the College Park Community Association’s fifth annual Amazing Race and Easter egg hunt from 10:15 a.m. to noon. This event is for children up to age 14 and is free for members of the association but families can sign up to be a member for $20 for a year. For more information, email Brenda Stewart at brendawithtwins@telus.net • Sunday, April 5: At Port Moody Station Museum, children can hunt for marbles and turn them in for chocolate eggs during this Easter Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include: the hunt, a magic show, Easter basket making and bunny ear making, and a demonstration of dog dancing with Joyce Johnstone and her border collies Skye and Twinkle Toes. There will be a special area for toddler egg hunting and hidden “eggs” are re-supplied so no need to rush. Admission is $5 per person (cash only), with proceeds going to Port Moody Heritage Society. For info, call 604-939-1648 or visit portmoodymuseum.org.

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B.C.’s new seniors’ advocate mounted a spirited defence of the province’s retirees, telling a group of retired teachers Friday in Coquitlam that older people aren’t living on easy street and getting a free ride off the backs of younger workers.

“It’s simply not true,” Isobel Mackenzie said. “It makes a headline-grabbing story but it’s not true.”

Since being appointed to the post last year, Mackenzie has been vocal about what she considers to be ageism and discrimination against people 65 years and older, writing articles and even calling out reporters about articles she says create divisions between generations and stereotype an entire group of people.

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with in her job, noting that a council of 30 senior advisors has been appointed to assist, including a representative from the Tri-Cities.

Allowing seniors to remain in their homes should be the goal and she said it is ageist to say people should give up their independence and move to residential care just because they are old.

“Have some respect for people who lived a full life for knowing what they want to do,” she said.

The first annual forum, organized by retired School District 43 business teacher Ken Kuhn, also tackled the topic of transportation and the transit referendum, with Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore and Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart urging people to vote Yes for an increase in HandyDart services and more frequent bus service, among other things.

Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay said his city plans to do more for seniors, including trying to get seniors’ housing on the former fire hall site on Ioco Road.

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efit wealthy retirees who don’t need the help. But Mackenzie said at least half of B.C. seniors are poor, many live alone and aren’t aware of subsidies that are available to them.

Speaking at a forum organized by the Coquitlam Retired Teachers’ Association, Mackenzie said it’s a myth that all retirees are rich. In fact, the median income for those living in B.C. is $24,600, which means 50% are living on less than that amount, with 52,000 living on $16,500 or less.

While the majority, are homeowners, she noted they have often borrow against their equity and many are struggling to pay property taxes, maintenance and other costs, with about 36% planning to move because of affordability.

Mackenzie said one of her jobs will be to increase awareness and make it easier for people to apply for subsidies.

Housing affordability, transportation, income, health services and the challenges faced by rural seniors are among the issues she will be dealing

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FISH & THE ENVIRONMENT

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Fish kill is blamed on pollution Watch what you put down local storm drains Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

Hundreds of coho fish fry about to move into their next stage of development at the Hoy Creek fish hatchery in Coquitlam were killed in their trays recently — and pollution from road run-off is the suspected cause.

Approximately 600 juvenile fish that were transitioning from the alevin stage, where they absorb their egg sac and develop a fish shape and breathing apparatus, were killed over several days beginning March 19.

Hatchery manager Rodney Lee of Hoy/Scott Watershed Society said volunteers were checking the health of the fry when they noticed several were dead or dying but couldn’t figure out the cause.

“It’s kind of shocking to

see,” Lee said. “You open up your trays to look at their health, and you say, ‘Hey, there’s something wrong here.’”

Lee said the most likely culprit is road run-off, which can accumulate over several days of dry weather and then is washed into the stream, which flows into tanks in which the fish are raised.

A video was made and distributed on Facebook, and Lee said he would like people to be reminded that all storm sewers in the TriCities flow into creeks and people should be careful about what they wash into them.

Approximately 1,700 fish survived the calamity and the Hoy/Scott Watershed Society expects to raise 8,500 coho this year at its facility near Princess Gate.

Plans are also in the works to expand the hatchery to raise chum salmon to augment the natural run, if the society can get approvals and sufficient funding. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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Farmers’ market vendors in Port Coquitlam will be serving up more than just their regular

fresh fare — produce, baking, condiments — this summer.

Last week, the city issued a temporary use permit to the market operators, Haney Farmers Market Society, to allow packaged liquor sales as well as free alcohol tastings.

City staff say sales and tastings will be limited to three vendors a week at the market, which runs on Thursdays from June

to September at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside PoCo city hall).

The move is seen as progressive, said councillors Glenn Pollock and Mike Forrest, who approved the permit at last Thursday’s smart growth committee meeting.

Laura Lee Richard, PoCo’s director of development services, said neighbouring property owners and residents

were given the chance to comment on the permit but the city received no feedback before the committee decision.

PoCo’s approval comes as the provincial government updates its liquor laws in an attempt to make them more modern and flexible. Legislation was introduced last week in response to the Liquor Policy Review last year.

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The Tri-Cities ranked in the middle of the pack when it came to turning out the lights for Earth Hour on Saturday evening.

The global event, hosted by the World Wildlife Federation, encourages people to turn off lights and unplug any unnecessary electronics to reduce electricity use for one hour.

On Saturday, residents and businesses in Port Moody showed the most participation in the TriCities, reducing power consumption by 1%, followed closely by Coquitlam, which saved 0.9%; Port Coquitlam residents saved 0.7%.

The results were well behind the city with the greatest savings. Whistler residents posted a 7.2% electricity reduction, fol-

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COQ.

Tower gets OK

An 18-storey highrise near Austin Avenue and North Road in Coquitlam took another step forward Monday despite concerns from area residents about traffic.

The 100-unit structure passed third reading by a 5-4 council vote and Mayor Richard Stewart said work will be done before fourth and final reading to mitigate some of the issues that were brought up at the public hearing.

“The concern wasn’t the highrise so much as the traffic,” said Stewart, who was one of the four council members to vote against the proposal. “Staff will work out a whole bunch of details for the development permit.”

One of the major issues, he said, is the amount of construction taking place along North Road for the Evergreen Line. That has caused traffic issues that will not be there when the tower is built, Stewart said.

When the proposal was first discussed in committee, several council members expressed a hope that the developer could work with the property owners next door on a consolidated development. The strip mall on the northeast corner of the Austin and North Road intersection sits next to the new tower and it was hoped that the development could act as a gateway to the municipality.

But a consolidated development likely won’t happen, said Stewart.

He added that for such an important entry point to the municipality, he hoped the corner property would work with other neighbours in the future for a larger proposal for the area.

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Drivers wanting to take a shortcut to get to the Dominion Triangle in Port Coquitlam may have a longer drive.

Last month, the city started its $1.2-million upgrade of Burns Road, a capital project in this year’s budget that will see a new water main installed on the west side as well as the 1 km stretch repaved.

Crews will narrow the road to one lane during water line work this spring, and it’s likely this summer, Burns will be limited to local traffic, said Kirsten Meersman, PoCo’s director of engineering and operations.

Coun. Brad West, who chairs the city’s transportation solutions and public works committee, said the road is in dire need of a makeover. And since so many vehicles are using the route as a way to get to the Dominion big box stores as well as Lougheed Highway and the Mary Hill bypass, there are also safety concerns, especially as Burns is flanked by wide ditches.

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Mall aims for smaller shops in Target’s space continued from front page

(In Coquitlam, Best Buy is located across the street from Coquitlam Centre at Pinetree Village.)

Across Canada, 66 Future Shop stores will be closed while another 65 will close for one week while they transition to the Best Buy brand.

Coquitlam Centre’s Future Shop store will be one of the 66 closing permanently, according to a Best Buy spokesperson. Like the 1,500 Future Shop employees now out of work, the local staff will receive severance pay, employee assistance and outplacement support.

Ken Moffat, vice-president of asset management for Morguard, which operates Coquitlam Centre, said the company is still assessing the news of Future Shop’s closure and what it will mean. “However, we will be working with Best Buy to achieve a mutually satisfactory outcome for this location,” he said.

What’s in store for Coquitlam Centre’s Target is also uncertain, Moffat said, because of the lease sale process being run by a court-appointed monitor.

Morguard has a plan to reconfigure the existing space into multiple units, which “would see the introduc-

RIDGEWAY PO MOVING TO PACIFIC REACH

Canada Post will move another long-running TriCity outlet this year.

The Crown corporation said it plans to move its postal branch on Ridgeway Avenue, in the Austin Heights neighbourhood, to 1450 Hartley Ave. “sometime this summer.”

Canada Post spokesperson John Caines said the relocation to the Pacific Reach Business Park — about 3.6 km away from the current Coquitlam main station — won’t affect business hours, access to postal boxes, postal box addresses or products and services.

But Erin Davidson, executive director of the Austin Heights Business Improvement Association (BIA), said the move will take a toll on area businesses, especially those that have to change letterheads and reorganize mail delivery.

Still, she said property owners were notified by Canada Post about the future relocation and given time to prepare. And many will transfer their business to the recently expanded postal outlet in the Pharmasave store on Austin Avenue, she said.

In January, Canada Post announced it would close its letter carrier depot in Port Moody and transfer its operations this fall to Port Coquitlam.

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“Whether we will have the opportunity to implement that plan depends on the outcome of the Target lease sale process.”

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Canada Post must speak up on timing & security oor-to-door mail service is about to go the way of the dodo bird, and along with it a sense of safety and security.

Canada Post has said it can’t afford to deliver door-to-door anymore and needs to come up with an alternative model for snail mail. The problem is, no one has a lot of confidence in the new system.

Sure, it was only a matter of time before the Crown corporation made this move because it currently has a two-tier system, with some single-family homes getting door-to-door service while people in newer neighbourhoods or apartments and condos already have to pick up their mail at a central location. unfortunately, despite efforts to strengthen the newer community mailboxes, mail is still being stolen and recent headlines in The Tri-City News

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721 pieces of stolen mail as well as equipment for creating identity cards and credit cards and guns.

These issues only confirm what many suspect: No matter how stronglybuilt the new community mail boxes are, they will continue to be a target in what has become a lucrative and increasingly sophisticated identity theft industry.

Canada Post has promised to consult widely before it fully rolls out community mail boxes in the Tri-Cities and it’s not yet known when door-to-door delivery is supposed to end here. The changeover is a five-year process and we can expect to hear as early as this december when it will be our turn.

We don’t want to wait for the inevitable to happen. Canada Post must tell Canadians what it plans to do to ensure mail service is protected.

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Crows are the pests, not chafer beetles The Editor, Re. “Coq. budgets big $$ for beetle damage” (The TriCity News, March 25).

It appears Coquitlam city council has erroneously labelled the humble chafer beetle as a villainous pest.

I would like to point out that it is not the beetle tearing up lawns, it is predominantly crows.

Unlike crows, the beetle provides nutritious food for other animals and birds, it doesn’t drive other animals and birds away, it doesn’t raid birds’ nests and their young, it doesn’t scatter garbage, it doesn’t leave large droppings all over the place, nor does it wake residents from needed sleep at the crack of dawn for a large part of the year.

Frankly, I would rather live with the beetles and wish council would instead

use my tax money to control the population of the real pest here: crows.

Anna Caltagirone, Coquitlam The Editor, I don’t know if it was a misprint or I live in an alternate universe. In the referenced news story, a Coquitlam staff report says residents who have “healthy” lawns that are “well-watered and properly maintained” are less prone to chafer beetle damage.

Have these people been out in the city to see the real situation? All through our Como Lake area, it is the highly manicured lawns that are damaged the most.

It is also the ones that have been watered the most.

Those uni-cultured grass lawns that are still in good

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Crows and raccoons going after tasty chafer beetles have made a mess of many Tri-City lawns this year. shape are probably that way because they are being treated using chemicals.

Where homeowners get the chemicals, don’t ask me.

We know these perfect lawns are not the healthy way for the environment.

Now, thousands and thousands of people are being encouraged to water their

lawns more? Where’s the conservation in this?

When It comes to sustainability issues, Coquitlam is deserving of a failing grade.

More trees and landscaping, and less pure grass are the answer.

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The Editor, Re. “Planners sought for R’view” (The Tri-City News, March 27).

I read the article with much interest and must state I was not surprised to read Niall Williams’ observation that the public has wasted its time in the public process, calling it a sham.

I attended all the public process meetings and, at each one I attended, I felt that BC Housing had already made up its mind on the development of the Riverview Hospital grounds.

I have lived in Coquitlam for almost 50 years and feel quite saddened by the fact that such an historic piece of our city’s history could potentially be destroyed to make way for housing.

I have noted over the last several years the destruction of longtime neighbourhoods being inundated with monster houses.

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Is this is what is to become of the Riverview lands? Riverview was originally used for mental health services and in today’s world, such a facility is greatly needed.

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A Coquitlam craftsman who has been turning wood for 30 years began creating wooden baseball bats in 2008. Now, Bruce Campbell makes 500 a year...

National photography award for Tri-City News’ McKenna A Tri-City News reporter won a national award last week for a photo feature on a Coquitlam man who makes wooden baseball bats.

Gary McKenna placed first in the category Best Photo Essay in the 2015 Canadian Community Newspapers Awards.

April Bartlett of the Albert Gazette in St. Albert, Alta. and Greg Laychak of the Chilliwack Times placed second and third respectively. McKenna’s photos (far right) accompanied

his Aug. 8, 2014 story about Bruce Campbell, a local craftsman who has been turning wood for about 30 years and making wood bats since 2008; he now makes almost 500 bats each year.

As well, Tri-City News editor Richard Dal Monte will be given the Canadian Community Newspapers Association’s (CCNA) Silver Quill award in recognition of his more than 28 years of work as a community newspaper journalist.

McKenna’s award is the

latest honour for a Tri-City News staffer. Reporter Diane Strandberg is a finalist in a provincial journalism competition for the paper’s ongoing campaign to aid the rebuilding of Mossom Creek Hatchery. The Tri-City News’ hatchery project is one of three finalists for the Ma Murray Community Service Award in the BC and Yukon Community Newspaper Association’s (BCYCNA) 2015 awards.

BCYCNA will hand out its awards at a banquet

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Crafting wood bats, one at a time

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n an era of mass production, Bruce Campbell’s workshop is a throwback to another time: a man, his tools, a single purpose.

Ankle-deep in sawdust and wood shavings, the Coquitlam craftsman spends much of his spare time in his garage turning bulky pieces of lumber into finely tuned items, from bowls and furniture to boxes and sculptures.

These days, his most popular creation is more practical than decorative: the wooden baseball bat.

Campbell makes close to 500 sticks a year and said most of his customers are looking for a Here, kitty. The certain intangible quality Coquitlam anithat comes with using mal shelter has handmade products that too many cats cannot be replicated by See page 6 machine alone.

“Something that is AUG. 8, 2014 made by hand feels difwww.tricitynews.com ferent than something that is made by machine,” he said.“Some people INSIDE call it a warmth. Some Letters/11 people call it an energy.

Tri-City Spotlight/15 Market Fresh recipes/16 Some people think of it Sports/31 as the feel of the maker being transferred into the material as they work.

“Those are people’s way of trying to explain why something that is made by hand is simply more enjoyable to work with.”

Not that it’s an excruBy Grant Granger ciatingly slow process.

BLACK PRESS Campbell takes an averThe cities of age of 20 minutes to turn Coquitlam and New Westminster have agreed a block of wood into on the Braid Street Bailey bridge. a bat, although he can Yesterday (Thursday), the two cities announced make up to four an hour an agreement to replace the existing one-lane when dealing with larger structure with two sinproduction runs. gle-lane Bailey bridges, with one of them having He has supplied everypedestrian and bicycle pathways. one from young athletes The existing bridge has been declared unstarting out to older playsafe and has been closed since March. ers with an eye on the New Westminster major leagues. Currently, wanted to replace it with another single-lane he is working through bridge while Coquitlam wanted two. New West an order of 50 clubs for balked because council said two lanes would a person who wants to add to congestion at the busy Braid and Brunette give them away as gifts Avenue intersection. for his business clients.

Still, Coquitlam contended two lanes were There are even a needed for the proper movement of goods and few Major League for emergency reasons.

Baseball players who see 2 BRIDGES, page 4 use Campbell’s bats, although he would not divulge their names and noted that pro athletes can only use his products IN QUOTES during practice.

“I did not expect “For us small bouour nation to be as successful as it was tique bat makers — and and it means that there’s a few around the Kwikwetlem First Nation is in a better country — the baseball position than it has leagues have a bit of a ever been before.” problem with us and it all comes down to liability,” he said. “For me to make bats so they can be used in an official game, I need to carry $30 million in liability insurance.

I’m here to tell you that I can’t do that.”

Campbell got into wood turning 30 years

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Coquitlam craftsman Bruce Campbell checks the progress of one of the 500 wooden baseball bats he makes each year. For more, see article on page 3.

Kwikwetlem chief says band is behind him Band is in great financial shape, says Giesbrecht

By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Coquitlam band members to stay in his elected position.

Thursday, Chief Ron Giesbrecht addressed his 82 members in a notice on the band website, saying he has spoken or tried to talk with all of them since his lucrative pay last year was disclosed last week.

According to the papers released under

the new First Nations Financial Transparency Act, in the last fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, Giesbrecht earned $914,219 in remuneration as chief and economic development officer plus another $16,574 in expenses.

About $800,000 of his economic development officer wage was tied to a Burke Mountain land

deal with the provincial government — worth $8.2 million — of which Giesbrecht received a 10% “economic development benefit.”

The 10% bonus structure was terminated on April 1, 2014.

The Tri-City News has attempted to reach Giesbrecht repeatedly over the past week but he has not responded to

requests for comment.

In his latest written statement, Giesbrecht said some Kwikwetlem members wanted to show their support for him and their video testimony has been uploaded to a YouTube channel (go to youtube.com and search “Kwikwetlem channel”).

Gary McKenna (left) and his award-winning photos.

The chief of the Kwikwetlem First Nation says he won’t resign — and he claims he has the backing of most of his

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ago after he found a lathe under the floor boards of the garage of the first home he bought in Calgary. After about a decade of fiddling with the machine on his own, he signed up for a workshop with Richard Raffan, a well-known wood turner who helped popularize the craft in the 1970s.

“He basically turned me into a wood turner,” Campbell said.“Before that, I was a wood butcherer.”

With the tools and a developing talent, he began turning professionally, spending the majority of his time making and fixing furniture along with bowls and other products.

But in 2008, Campbell was approached by a man who worked in the

Top and middle left: Using both power and hand tools, Bruce Campbell works on turning a rough piece of wood into a baseball bat.

Middle right: Using a powersander, he smooths out some of the rough edges at the ends of his bats. Bottom left: Some of the tools he uses while turning wood.

Bottom right: Campbell compares the raw wood with the almost-finished product. lumber business who had two sons who were active baseball players.

He began making bats for the family, identifying the best types of wood — Campbell mainly uses ash — along with the proper length and weight (a bat always weighs three ounces less than its length in inches).

He mostly works by feel but if a player has

an exacting set of specifications, he will use callipers to ensure precise measurements. Once the bat is turned, he sprays the end with lacquer and adds his imprint on the wood.

Campbell believes that hand-crafted items, like his baseball bats, are gaining in popularity and that more people are turning away from mass-

produced products.

“If you take one of my bats and three commercially made bats and you lay them on a table and cover them with cloth, I will find my bats every time,” he said. “That is because when I put my hand over top of it, it gives back.

“That is the energy of the maker.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Coq. eco noms. are now open The city of Coquitlam is accepting nomination for its Environmental Achievement Awards.

The annual honours recognize volunteers and community groups for the work they do in the areas of conservation, awareness and environmental rehabilitation. Nominees do not need to be residents of Coquitlam but the activities they conduct should benefit the city or the community.

Nominations will be accepted for adults, youth and children until April 10 and forms are available at www.coquitlam.ca/enviroawards.

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TRANSPORTATION REFERENDUM

‘Cut’ congestion or prevent congestion?

The QuesTion

Will the plan actually “cut congestion?”

Annual Town Hall Meetings

You’re invited to a special community consultation Port Moody April 7th, 6:30pm Kyle Centre (125 Kyle St) New Westminster April 9th, 6:30pm Sapperton Pensioners Hall (318 Keary St)

The AnsWeR

Yes forces claim the 10year plan of proposed upgrades will “cut congestion” and the document itself says drivers will “spend less time stuck in traffic.”

The plan projects roundtrip time savings once the projects are complete of 15 to 20 minutes per day for drivers on some routes, such as Langley to Metrotown or the North Shore to Tsawwassen, and 20 to 30 minutes for transit commuters.

But rarely do Yes campaigners make it clear that improvement is not compared to current conditions but to the congestion that will exist 10 years from now if the proposed projects don’t proceed and after more population growth.

So will drivers face less congestion than they do today if they vote Yes? Urban planner Brent Toderian says it’s safer to say the plan will prevent much worse congestion in the future without the upgrades than to claim it will cut road congestion below current levels.

“When they say it’s going to cut congestion it doesn’t necessarily mean our roads are going to be 20% more empty,” he said. “What it means is we’re going to be able to move a lot more people in our region — to the benefit of our region’s success in every way we can think of — without being trapped by congestion and gridlock.”

The reality is any room freed up on the roads — whether it comes from building new lanes or by some drivers switching to transit as that alternative improves — is expected to fill back up and revert to the same level of congestion, a phenomenon called induced demand in planning circles.

But Toderian said while road congestion might not change noticeably from the plan’s investments, boosting the transit system’s capacity so it can carry more people will be crucial because of continued population growth, which is forecast to add a million residents over 30 years.

Since Metro Vancouver keeps adding residents — and there is no way to stop them from coming — it needs to ensure a growing proportion of us move by transit, while the number

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While an actual cut in current road congestion is doubtful, much more bus service should go far to meet demand and reduce overcrowding and delays. The plan predicts the bus system pass-ups that now plague the busiest routes would be virtually eliminated. jnagel@blackpress.ca @jeffnagel

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“It won’t suddenly make the roads empty. But building more options prevents horrible congestion, as we’ve seen in other places...”

– Brent Toderian, urban planner driving remains about the same.

“It won’t suddenly make the roads empty,” Toderian said of the plan. “But building more options prevents horrible congestion, as we’ve seen in other places where it’s irrational to be in your car but there’s no other option.”

He points to cities in China where people could walk faster than the crawling vehicles but nobody does because the poor air quality makes it too dangerous.

Punching new lanes of road through existing neighbourhoods to instead try to make more room for cars would be incredibly expensive, wasteful and damaging, Toderian said.

“When you build more capacity into transit, you’re moving people with a lot less public money and a lot less space,” he said.

More people and cars doesn’t just mean more time lost getting from point A to B in slow traffic, but also more delays looking for parking in increasingly full lots and residential streets.

The space required just to park the forecast 600,000 additional vehicles under a do-nothing scenario is estimated to occupy 22 square kilometres, equivalent to one quarter of Burnaby.

Other trends are also important, particularly the

densification of the region along transit friendly smartgrowth corridors that developers now prefer.

The plan projects that even without the new investments, the average Metro resident will drive 10% fewer kilometres per year by 2045 than they do today.

That’s because over time more people will be in a position to walk, bike or take transit for more trips, or will have chosen to live closer to where they work.

The plan’s proposed upgrades would only cut per capita kilometres driven by another 4%.

What really makes the difference in the mayors’ long-range plan out to 2045 — delivering a further 12% cut — is an assumption that road pricing will be imposed.

Apart from economic collapse, Toderian says international experience shows nothing can truly cut congestion other than some form of road user fees.

That’s borne out by the free flowing conditions on the Port Mann and Golden Ears toll bridges, compared to other congested free crossings like the Pattullo Bridge.

“What we’ve seen is the only things that actually drop congestion are pricing mechanisms — toll roads.”

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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‘When the baby screams, nobody minds – we’ve all been there’ Popular hiking programs for parents & kids Sarah Payne

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popular Metro Vancouver family hiking group will be back up and running this summer and fall in the TriCities and elsewhere.

Baby and Me Hiking and Tiny Trekkers, two programs that took parents or caregivers and their little ones on guided hikes in Belcarra and Minnekhada regional parks in Port Moody and Coquitlam respectively (as well as in Vancouver and on the North Shore), were cancelled early this year but have since been reinstated for sessions beginning in June and September.

After that, however, Metro Vancouver plans to conduct another review of the program’s feasibility.

“There were a lot of stirred up anxieties about it,” said Shelley Frick, a guide for the past seven years who started up the Tiny Trekkers program as participants’ babies grew out of the Baby and Me Hiking group.

Moms and dads who had taken part in the weekly hikes and were looking forward to continuing the tradition were shocked to hear it wouldn’t be continuing. For new moms in particular, Frick said, the hiking group provides a desperately needed escape from the isolation and never-ending cycle of diapers, laundry, dinner and dishes.

“It gets them out of the house, it gets them physically and mentally active, it removes them from the stress that they would otherwise be surrounded by,” Frick said.

Being part of a group, especially for moms suffering from post-partum depression, offers an extra motivator, a chance to meet

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Left: A group of moms and their infants take part in Baby and Me Hiking at Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam. Right: Moms and older children hike as part of the Tiny Trekkers program. Both are programs of Metro Vancouver Parks and were recently reinstated, with sessions scheduled for this summer and fall. people and “learn that you’re not alone.”

Conversations often touch on topics common to most new parents — sleeping (or lack thereof) and eating — with group members sharing their experiences and information.

“It’s really encouraging for everybody,” Frick said. “And when the baby screams, nobody minds — we’ve all been there and we’re all in it together.”

For kids aged two and up, Tiny Trekkers gives them a chance to experience nature in a hands-on way, whether it’s gently touching a slug or scrambling over logs.

Metro Vancouver’s Gudrun Jensen said the programs were cancelled

after a service review.

“As a regional parks agency, we’re looking to not duplicate municipal services but, rather, augment them in regional parks with more of a focus on environmental education,” she said. “As we got more information about the program, it seemed to fit with the view of what our regional parks need to provide.”

Frick spent January and February putting together a business plan for the programs and lobbied Metro Vancouver to reinstate them, noting the size and “wildness” of the area’s regional parks provided the geographical features needed to maximize opportunities for eco-system im-

mersion that you can’t get at more urbanized parks.

“You’re removed from the sights and sounds of the city... the [automobile] exhaust, the sound of cars going by,” Frick said. “It’s serene, it’s quite peaceful to be immersed in nature.”

One of the most important benefits, she added, is that parents learn the trails and can then return, confidently, with the whole family, sharing information they’ve learned about the forest’s flora and fauna and how it has changed throughout the year.

Denise Blackwell, who leads the North Shore group, said registration fills up consistently for the spring, summer and fall sessions — she estimates

she sees about 100 young families each year.

“It’s all about socialization and exposure to our parks,” she said. “And they’re right in our backyards. How can you cancel it?”

THE DETAILS

• In the Tri-Cities, Tiny Trekkers will be held at Belcarra and Minnekhada regional parks on Mondays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., from June 15 to Aug. 24, and Sept.

14 to Nov. 23. Baby and Me Hiking will run Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to noon, June 19 to Aug. 21, and Sept. 11 to Nov. 13. Cost is $50/session and registration is required at 604-432-6359. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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You can join the frog chorus by spending a spring evening strolling by the marsh at Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam to learn about frogs and other amphibians.

Children six years and older as well as youths and adults can join a Metro Vancouver park interpreter on April 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the park to explore the double lives of frogs and experience the marsh’s night sounds and smells.

Cost is $4.25 per person for children, youths and seniors, $8 for adults. To register, call 604-432-6359 and quote barcode 6054. Advance registration is required.

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Books for the bird(ers) A GOOD READ SUSAN CLARK

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id you know bird watching is North America’s most popular outdoor activity?

A fascination with birds often begins in one’s own backyard. Eventually, local parks become the place to get out and observe even more species.

Whether you’re just starting to learn about birds or you have enjoyed bird watching for many years, there are many interesting birding books available at your local library.

Birds of Vancouver and Lower Mainland by R. Wayne Campbell is a useful book for those wanting to learn the basics of bird identification while observing birds in our local communities. The species included are some of the familiar birds that we often see locally and there is even a handy map of bird watching locations in the Vancouver area. The abundance chart accompanying each bird description indicates the relative occurrence of a species throughout the year. Monthly sections indicate the time of year when a species is most likely to be seen.

Wildlife photographer Marie Read captures the behaviour of birds with her beautiful photographs and the accompanying detailed descriptions.

Her book Secret Lives of

Common Birds: Enjoying Bird Behavior Through the Seasons is great for those bird watchers who are interested in discovering the complex ways in which birds relate to one another.

The book is divided into seasons to show the wide range of bird behaviours we can see throughout the year and there is a good list of sources included for further reading.

Biologist Richard Cannings shares his experiences gathered over a lifetime of studying birds in his book An Enchantment of Birds: Memories from a Birder’s Life. Cannings was born into a natureloving family and both his father and grandfather kept diaries filled with their observations of flora and fauna. It was only natural for Cannings to keep a journal for jotting down notes about the birds he saw each day. His witty observations about bird behaviours combined with his love of birds makes for an entertaining read.

The Singing Life of Birds: The Art and Science of Listening to Birdsong by Donald Kroodsma provides the most in-depth discussion of bird songs you could imagine. Learn how each species acquires its songs and how songs vary from place to place, and explore the complexities of bird song. This can be helpful when birders begin to notice individual bird songs as they strive to spot each elusive bird during their daily hikes.

Laura Erickson’s 101 Ways to Help Birds explains how people can help birds around their yard and in the wild. It may not seem that birds are in trouble — after all, we still see crows, pigeons and geese everywhere. Still, declining bird populations have long been a concern. A great many birds, including songbirds, are losing their natural habitats as we continue to develop our cities. These species are in trouble and this book offers many ways that can protect them.

National Geographic Birding Essentials by Jonathan Alderfer and Jon L. Dunn is user-friendly and provides practical information about bird identification. Birding would be much easier if every individual species looked like the images in your field guide. The challenge of bird identification lies in learning the negligible differences between sexes and among age groups and geographical populations. This book will help you improve your identification skills. There are full colour photographs with labels highlighting the key features. There is also information on birding optics and additional gear you may need.

Bernd Heinrich’s passion and dedication to studying animal behaviour are evident in his book, Mind of the Raven: Investigations and Adventures with Wolf-Birds.

Heinrich becomes a “raven father” when he adopts fledgling ravens in order to study their daily routines.

Enjoy his fascinating observations of ravens as well as his sketches, photographs and vivid descriptions of each new discovery.

Drop by your local library and chat with the friendly staff to find more books about birds and some great online resources on this topic.

• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary used book sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., ERH lobby.

Funds raised go to purchase of hospital equipment and patient comfort items.

• 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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

• Fundraising gala for Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity, Dogwood Pavilion; doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m.; bar service, auction, door prize draws and entertainment featuring Duo San Samaara, a contortion and aerial acrobat act; 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.

SUNDAY, APRIL 5

• Port Moody Station Museum Easter

APRIL 4: woRdsmIths meet • Tri-City Wordsmiths, a writing group, meets, 2-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Speaker: Sadiq Somjee on “Building Books and Selling Stories: A DIY Guide to Self-Publishing;” Somjee is a 30-year IT veteran and artist/graphic novelist who will be demonstrating some online publishing tools and creation of a simple blog. The meeting will conclude with a chance to chat with the author and network with other area writers. Space is limited. Registration & info: 604-475-2875 or pandorabee1@gmail.com.

Extravaganza, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine: Easter Egg Hunt and other entertainment. Admission: $5, cash only. Admission allows children to hunt for marbles and exchange them for chocolate eggs (special area reserved for toddlers); visit with the Easter Bunny; and more. Info: portmoodymuseum.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

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

Speaker: Dr. Harrington, urologist. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere.

There is no charge (dona-

tions are accepted). Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604-936-2998.

• PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society hosts Heritage Detectives, 10:30– 11:30 a.m., Heritage at Leigh Square, 150–2248 McAllister Ave., PoCo. Agricultural theme looks at the history of the ranches, farms and dairies of early PoCo and the surrounding area, including Minnekhada and Blakeburn Ranch. Bring along any photos or information on the subject to share with the group. Info: pocoheritage.org.

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• Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Astoria Retirement Resort, 2245 Kelly St., PoCo. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778789-1496.

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• Caregiver Support Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Maillardville community centre, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend.

Info: Karen, 778-7891496.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

• Friends of Coquitlam Public Library Society annual Quiz Night in the City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way; doors open at 6:45 p.m., quiz starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 per person and include coffee, snacks, dessert and a chance to win draw prizes.

Proceeds support literacy and purchasing equipment for the library. Tickets or info: 604-937-4130.

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

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My Fair Lady woos six TC actors to Royal City

JANIS WARREN

THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Tri-City actors in My Fair Lady, a presentation by the Royal City MusicAL Theatre (left to right): Daniel Cardosa, Lyndsey Britten, James Rha, Krista Wallace, Maddisson Popov and Peter Stainton.

For Peter Stainton, not playing the lead character in My Fair Lady is something he’ll enjoy this time around.

The Port Coquitlam actor and retired SD43 teacher has portrayed the phonetics professor Henry Higgins in the past.

But this month, for the Royal City Musical Theatre’s production, he’s cast as Harry, the drinking buddy of Alfred Dolittle, as well as a member of the ensemble. “This time, I have the chance to do all

the other songs that Higgins doesn’t do so it’s a lot of fun to do some of the big numbers,” Stainton said, noting his favourites Take Me to the Church on Time and With a Little Bit of Luck.

My Fair Lady is Stainton’s fourth run with Royal City, having played with the company in its earlier shows of Anne of Green Gables, Brigadoon and Guys and Dolls. He’s also appeared with Theatre Under the Stars, Footlight, Metro and, most recently, Fighting Chance Productions for Little Women.

Stainton won’t be the only Port Coquitlam resi-

dent on the Massey Theatre stage in April: RCMT artistic director Valerie Easton is co-directing while Krista Wallace is playing Mrs. Pearce, Higgins’ housekeeper.

Like Stainton, Wallace says her character also offers a bit of a punch to the production.

“She’s very much an advocate for Eliza [Doolittle],” Wallace said. “Mrs. Pearce stands up for her to ask Higgins, ‘What’s going to become of her after you finish your teaching?’”

“Eliza” — the Cockney flower girl who’s taken under Higgins’ wing to

learn how to speak properly, in a story largely based on Pygmalion — will be played by Tracy Neff while Warren Kimmel is cast as Higgins.

Also in the classic musical are Tri-City residents Daniel Cardosa, Lyndsey Britten, James Rha and Maddisson Popov.

• Tickets for My Fair Lady start at $26. The show runs from April 9 to 26 at Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster), with opening night on Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Call 604-521-5050 or visit masseytheatre.com.

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Mochrie at PLAY for year-end show JANIS WARREN THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Brad Tones wasn’t expecting this kind of success until the second year.

Last April, when he helped to launch PLAY — or Professional Live Arts For Youth — the organization hoped to roll out its programs over time.

A year later, there are wait lists.

“We’re really, really grateful for our first year,” Tones said. “We didn’t think the need would be so strong, so fast.”

In the Tri-Cities alone, PLAY offers affordable afterschool arts classes at four schools: Miller Park, Mary Hill and Central elementaries and Pitt River middle.

Last month, for spring break, it also had a camp at the Terry Fox Theatre.

That Port Coquitlam

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Former Canadian sprinter Barbara Howard is flanked by PLAY creators Jessica Nelson and Brad Tones. venue is where PLAY will celebrate its first anniversary next week, hoping to raise at least $5,000 for operations.

And it will have a big name to help with the cause: Canadian comedian Colin Mochrie of the television hit show Who’s Line Is It Anyway? will perform a

routine with his wife, Deb McGrath.

Tones said the famous duo was invited by members of a Burnaby church who know McGrath.

The Ellesmere United Church also has an endowment fund that supports PLAY and was started as a legacy for parishioner and

arts champion Barbara Howard. The Burnaby resident is better known as being the first black female athlete to represent Canada in international competition; she was also the first minority to teach for the Vancouver School Board.

Tones said PLAY currently serves kids aged four to 14; however, its mandate is to stretch from newborn to the age of 24, living across the Lower Mainland.

Programs are half the cost of professional sessions (about $5 for 90 minutes) and scholarships are available for low-income families, Tones said.

Besides the Tri-Cities, PLAY also has arts sessions in Langley and Burnaby and, recently, it set up a comic book writing class for teens in North Vancouver.

“We’re going to keep expanding until the need

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stops,” said Tones, a Maple Ridge resident.

For this summer, PLAY has lined up theatre intensives at Terry Fox Theatre and the Chief Sepass Theatre in Langley. And, this fall, it will introduce a new arts workshop designed specifically for kids with autism. Though the curriculum has yet to be set, “we already have a wait list for that, too,” Tones said.

• Tickets to PLAY’s first anniversary show at the Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam) are $50, or $75 for VIP (includes seating in the first three rows plus a meet and greet with Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath). Call 604-6129713 or visit terryfoxtheatre. org. To win tickets via The Tri-City News, enter online at win@tricitynews.com by April 5 at 5 p.m.

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Street performers wanting to busk in Port Moody can apply to the city for a spot.

A number of civic spaces are open in the City of the Arts, each with defined times: Queen Street Plaza (two hours); Port Moody parks (two hours); Port Moody city hall (outside, one hour); and Newport Village (with approval by Newport Village businesses).

Emerging and professional artists can showcase their skills such as musicians, dancers, actors, jugglers, magicians and sidewalk chalk art, circus and theatrical performers.

Interested candidates can send an application form as well as a CD/ DVD or YouTube/ MySpace link that includes performance samples — plus the $25 permit fee — to Devon Jain, Port Moody’s cultural services manager. Call 604-469-4689.

LIBRARY ART

A former Disney artist inspired by illustrations in Dr. Seuss books and other children’s literature will have her multi-media work on the walls of the Port Moody Public Library this month.

Port Moody resident Patti Munro, a classical animation program teacher at the Vancouver Film School, will show her acrylic, oil, and pen and ink subjects — some of which will include tissue paper, found objects, modeling compound, vintage scarves, jewelry and toys.

CROWS, TOO

A mixed media art exhibition by Claudia Stewart opened last week at a Port Moody eatery.

Outbound Flights, a show that highlights female friends, doors and crows, can be seen until April 12 at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St.).

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Music and speech arts students picked to represent the CDMF Performing Arts Festival at the provincials next month shined at an honours concert this week.

On Sunday, the youth who will advance to Performing Arts BC sang classical and musical theatre tunes, recited traditional and modern scripts and tickled the piano ivories before a crowd of 80 at the Hyde Creek Community Church in Port Coquitlam.

Emceed by former city councillor Michael Wright and filmed by Tri-Cities Community TV, the showcase was the culmination of two months of adjudication of students from around the Lower Mainland, hoping to gain a spot in the provincial

competition.

And among those chosen to be in Powell River in May is Eric Liang, last year’s Performing Arts BC runner-up in the national piano category (Liang also clinched the event’s Linda Stobbe Memorial Award for best performance of a concerto in the class).

Other CDMF pianists joining Liang at the provincials are Sue Wang, Markus Masaites and Karin Chan. Classical vocalists Sophia Strang and Roshaan Saulnier also got CDMF nods while Jeffery Wallace and Madison Simms were selected for musical theatre. In speech and drama, CDMF tapped Alexandra Yang, Darren Sayson and Wing Wing Fung.

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The Port Moody Lordco Gunners are cup champions after defeating Westcoast FC 5-0 on Sunday in under-21 Fraser Valley Soccer League action. The division one team also won the Bradner Cup on Saturday.

SOCCER

Port Moody Gunners victorious in cup play Teams take first in the league

The Port Moody Lordco Gunners under-21 team are Fraser Valley Soccer League champions after defeating Westcoast FC 5-0 on Sunday.

Port Moody came out strong in the first half, taking an early lead and dominating the play at both ends of the pitch.

Steve Porcellato scored

two goals, while teammates Nick Leonard, Edi Nyigwo and Souta Nakayama ear picked up singles in the win. Nakayama was named MVP and net minder Sebastian Faber recorded his 17th shutout of the season.

But the under-21 team was not the only Port Moody soccer club to take home some hardware on the weekend.

The division one Port Moody Gunners snagged

the Bradner Cup after taking down the Surrey Temple on Saturday.

With injuries ravaging the team at this late point in the season, the Gunners had a depleted roster going into the finals.

However, that did not stop the team from building a 3-0 lead at the half, thanks to a goal from Fahim Kamali and two markers from Emad Agahi.

But Surrey didn’t go out without a fight.

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The visiting squad pumped in two quick goals in the second half to bring the score to within one and was poised to even the match when the Gunners put away the game in the 80th minute.

Port Moody’s Jon Lewieniec fired a rocket past the Temple net minder from 20 yards out to win the game. Goalkeeper Josh Rogers made several outstanding saves to hang on for the win.

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Get ready for the Como Lake relays Tri-City students in Grade 4 and 5 are busy training for the 37th annual Como Lake Relays, which will take place in Coquitlam later this month.

More than 2,000 students are expected to participate in the run, which promotes running activities and physical fitness.

This year, because of the larger number

of people expected to turnout, the race will be held over two days (April 15 and 16) between approximately 3 and 5 p.m. rain or shine.

Students will be organized into teams of four, with each member running 1.2 km around the lake.

Residents are welcome to attend and cheer on the student athletes.

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Sports Hall of Fame seeking nominations GARY McKennA THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Coquitlam sport enthusiasts have only one more week to nominate a worthy athlete or team to the city’s Sports Hall of Fame class of 2014.

Nominations can be made for either the builder, athlete or team category and the nominee must play a recognized sport and have substantial connections to Coquitlam.

A nominee must be out of their sport for least three years in order to be eligible, although some exceptions can be approved by the board.

Deadline for submissions is April 7 and nomination forms and criteria is available at www.coqutilamhof.com.

Those who are chosen will have their accomplishments displayed at the hall of fame located in the lobby of the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.).

Last year’s inductees included gymnast Tamara O’Brien, soccer player Kyle Jones, track and field athlete Chanell Botsis, table

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The Coquitlam Chiefs brought home a silver medal at the Seattle Junior Hockey Association tournament last week. tennis player Adrian Lee and golfer SooBin Kim. Paul Clerc, a university soccer player, Kiera Leung, a skier, and Les Krivak, another soccer player were also included.

The team of the year was the under-18 Metro Ford Sparta and curling coach Debbie Carroll was named coach of the year. She coached Team

Habkirk, which was also named team of the year in 2013.

The hall of fame will hold its annual awards night in June, an event that usually sells out. Dinner and ticket information will be announced at a later date.

CHIEFS

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brought home a silver media at the Spring Festival Tournament hosted by the Seattle Junior Hockey Association last week.

The division 4 team, made up of eight and nineyear-old players, swept their first four games of the tournament, including one shutout and another match that was decided by a goal with ten seconds left in regulation.

But they came up against their toughest test in the gold medal game, where the club came up short against some American opponents.

The team took silver and a banner.

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The Port Moody Rangers took down reigning champions North Delta 1-0 on the weekend.

Keeper Wade Crockett got the shutout in net, while team captain Stu Gray scored the lone goal for the winning side with eight minutes left.

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You don’t need: Railroading experience Connections You do need: Mechanical or Electrical experience Safety oriented work ethic To work in and around Port Coquitlam Competition closes on April 6, 2015

AB/BC Owner Operators Needed Shift Opportunities $1.20 Base Rate + Fuel Subsidy & Additional Premiums.

For more details contact a Recruiter today or visit our website.

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Advertise across the Lower Mainland in the 15 best-read community newspapers.

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

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

Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

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

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

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

For additional information on CP and this career opportunity, visit us online at www.cpr.ca.

Only those candidates contacted will be considered. All communication will be directed to the email address you use on your online application form. Â The journey has begun but is far from over.

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 134

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 151

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL TILESETTERS

CARRIERS NEEDED The following routes are now available to deliver the News in the TriCity area: 6071 90-149 April Rd 2-50 Bedingfield St 100-108 Roe Dr (even) 1-19 Symmes Bay 6082 201-241 Parkside Dr 1-74 Wilkes Creek Dr 8224 430 Decaire St 445 Schoolhouse St 1324-1423 Charland Ave 1500-1551 Dansey Ave 8608 3248-3256 Mariner Way 2840 Norman Ave 991-1032 Ogden St 1014-1031 Palmdale St 1015-1028 Saddle St

8759 1221 Coast Meridian Rd 3380-3455 Darwin Ave 1225-1248 Holtby St 1239 Soball St 3403-3465 Victoria Dr (odd) 3388-3476 Wilkie Ave 8790 1266-1299 Creekstone Terr 1266-1319 Hollybrook St 3336-3361 Leston Ave 3347-3361 Mason Ave (odd) 1280-1311 Sadie Cres 8794 1423-1516 Dayton St 3402-3428 Harper Rd (even) 3425-3450 Horizon Dr 1502-1510 Shoreview Pl 9008 2335-2496 Begbie Terr 926-974 Captain Crt 909-993 Citadel Dr 2314-2453 Colonial Dr 922-982 Moody Crt 9017 1221-1286 Gateway Pl 2309-2438 Kensington Cres 1215-1266 Kensington Pl 1217-1265 Knights Crt 2306-2378 Nottingham Pl 9010 1015-1197 Fraserview St 2012-2060 Leggat Pl 2025-2056 Poel Pl 1014-1181 Yarmouth St 9023 2701-2717 Anvil Green 738-788 Cannon Green 2609-2698 Fortress Crt 2603-2698 Fortress Dr 806-868 Musket Terr 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) 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 9896 1486 Johnson St Other routes not listed may be avail. Please call to enquire.

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

Food Service Manager

Interwest Restaurants Operating as Wendys Restaurants

Interwest Restaurants Operating as Wendys Restaurants

(NOC: 6212)

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

8624 1028-1056 Bouy St 2600 Dewdney Trunk Rd 2555-2595 Passage Dr 1044-1079 Spar Dr 8631 3002-3035 Ashbrook Pl 2951-2975 Como Lake Ave (odd) 802-814 Greene St (even) 820-856 Irvine St (even) 3001-3028 Maplebrook Pl 2988-2998 Marcellin PL

Food Service Supervisor

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

HOUSE CLEANERS

MOLLY MAID - Join our team of Home Service Professionals.

We are seeking mature, dependable, bondable applicants for f/t & p/t work.

Tri-City resident only. Housecleaning experience helpful. Paid training.

Current BC driver’s license mandatory.

Email resume to: joanne.crossley@mollymaid.ca or fill out an on line resume at:

www.mollymaid.ca (Phone 604-469-2015)

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

(NOC: 0631)

Food Service Supervisor S Permanent, F/T, P/T, Shiftwork, Weekends, Day, Night & Eves S 6 positions available S $12.00/hr + benefits available (medical & dental) S Anticipated Start date (ASAP) S 1 to 2 years industry experience S Minimum Education: some high school required

Food Service Manager S Permanent, F/T, P/T, Shiftwork, Weekends, Day, Night & Eves S 4 positions available S $17.76/hr + benefits available (medical & dental) S Anticipated Start date (ASAP) S 1 to 2 years industry experience S Minimum Education: Completion of secondary school

This position involves the supervision of crew activities on shift to ensure high standards around people, product, cleanliness and exceptional customer service are fulfilled.

This position manages store operations including employees, facilities and equipment in order to ensure that standards around people, product, cleanliness and exceptional customer service are fulfilled.

JOB DESCRIPTION Available at the RESTAURANT How to Apply: In person, mail, or email

JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE AT THE RESTAURANT How to Apply: In person, mail, or email

* 1450 United Blvd Coquitlam V3K 6Y2 wend2403@telus.net * 1525 Lougheed Hwy Port Coquitlam V3B 1A5 pocowend@telus.net * 1320 Kingsway Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 2A7 maryhill@inwest.com

1450 United Blvd Coquitlam B.C. V3K 6Y2 1525 Lougheed Hwy Port Coquitlam B.C. V3B 1A5 1320 Kingsway Avenue Port Coquitlam B.C. V3B 2A7 wendyscareers@inwest.com

wendyscareers@inwest.com

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PRODUCTION STAFF K-Bro Linen Systems

Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic

* Full time: 4 days @ 10 hrs or 5 days @ 8hrs * Part-time 4-5 hrs starting at 6pm * Starting pay rate: $10.91 $13.02 plus Extended Health Insurance Ability to work weekends is req.

Apply in Person

dariusbalaj@gmail.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

Piano Drums Guitar Abacus English Ukulele Group lessons WWW.THEMUSICCENTRE.CA

RATES & AUDIT CLERK We have an opening for a Rates & Audit Clerk in our Pricing department. This position will conduct rate audits of existing billings and prepare online and telephone rates/quotes from customers. It will also provide minor customer service overflow support when required. In addition, this position will relieve the afternoon shift for five (5) to six (6) weeks a year as well as covering any sick leave.

Related experience rating within the transportation/freight industry and an excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written, is required. Applicants must be self-motivated, good at problem solving, detailed oriented and proficient in Microsoft word and excel. Above average key board skills, excellent telephone manner and a strong customer service attitude are essential. Individuals with AS400 experience will be given preference.

Interested candidates should send an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889

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

Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

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

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

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

CONCRETE & PLACING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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ELECTRICAL

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

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

PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage.

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

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

TAX PREPARATION

by D. Wong, CPA-CGA Free consultation & estimates F Prior year’s taxes F Business & Individuals F Rentals, Seniors F Weekend Appts F Personalized Service

604 - 254 - 1482 INCOME TAX. TAJ DAMJI 604-781-0315. Pickup delivery in Tri City Free. Singles $45 Couples $80. No limit on number of slips.

TAX RETURNS Current and overdue Over 15yrs exp.

Starting at $50.00 per return Free check-up of last year return MAREK & JOANNA BRAGIEL Tri-City Business Centre 3rd flr 2300-2850 Shaughnessy St. 604-338-2513

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

FENCING

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

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

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

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

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

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GARDENING

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

Grants Home Maint 604-936-2808.

M.T. GUTTERS

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

~ FULLY INSURED ~

Call Tim 604-612-5388

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

CLEAN UP S Hedge Trim S Lawn Cuts S Tree Pruning Yard Maintenance Insured S Guaranteed John 778-867-8785

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

•Insured •Free Estimates

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GARDENING

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

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

GIN GARDENER - Landscaping, Garden Care, Power Raking, Trimming & Paving Stones.

20 Yrs Exp. Reasonable Rates 604-781-1953 or 604-725-5561

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HERFORT CONCRETE

269 182

(Surrey Terminal)

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

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.

K-Bro Linen operates a large modern commercial laundry facility located within a short walk from Lake City Skytrain in Bby.

8035 Enterprise St., Burnaby April 9th, 2015 between 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Vlad Construction Corp located at 106-522 Smith Ave, Coquitlam, B.C., requires several full time, permanent Tilesetters. The job covers comprehensive tasks in the area of service preparation, build and install bolts, wires and brackets, mix & prepare material for tiles installation, set and align tiles in positions, provide all finishing & follow-up services. May also prepare cost estimates. 4 Years combination of experience & training, and some high school.

Salary $25/hr. Email resume to:

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Brad 778-552-3900

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064

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

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

REAL ESTATE LOTS

630

SURREY: Lot for sale by owner.

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

Asking $375,000obo. 778-881-4717

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

RENTALS 706

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

2 or 3 BR apts - bright & lge

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Central Coquitlam Co-op AND Seniors Only Building No subsidy Cls to transit, schools & shops

Pay-Less Pro Painting Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca

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

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SUNDECKS

Coquitlam:

Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent.

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Sorry no pets.

Scott 604-891-9967

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD Residential & Commercial “Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience

604-728-3009

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

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

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

604-773-7811 / 604-432-1857 WCB centralcreek@gmail.com Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

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

1-800-573-2928

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

Ph: 604-942-4383

www.pro-accpainting.com

www.paintspecial.com

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

TILING

373B

COMPLETE TILE INSTALLATION & SERVICE, 36 Yrs exp. Call Frank for a free estimate (604)816-1664

For more info: google us.

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour

CRIME FREE BUILDING

374

TREE SERVICES

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

PENTHOUSE at “THE AUSTIN “”NEW” 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 parking spots, 2 patios 20th floor - available immediately $3500 / month

604-937-5737

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

HOME REPAIRS

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

604-728-5643

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

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

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

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $845 Quiet family complex, no pets.

604-464-0034.

PLUMBING

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

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 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.

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

LANDSCAPING

341

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

PETS 477

PETS

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575. 1-604-794-5844 PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th.

Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $1000-$1500. 604-765-0453

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506 .Highland Turf

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

D Composted Mushroom Manure

FIVE STAR ROOFING

560

NO Wood byproducts used

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

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

604-465-3189 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

REAL ESTATE

Shopping made easy.

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

627 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL EXTRA CHEAP

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

2963 Glen Drive ~ 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

Fully Furnished & Equipped

Short Term or Long term!

Hotel Living

SUITES, LOWER

PORT COQUITLAM, 1 Bdrm, quiet area. Avail now. $700/mo N/S, N/P. Call: 604-866-8182

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STORAGE

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

711

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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

REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT Whereas,

PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm townhouse, $905. Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.

Lawrie Christian Wenger DBA Memory Lane Ventures is indebted to DBM Automotive Ltd. for repair’s on a 1969 Chevrolet VIN#: CE149Z898686

TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

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

There is presently an amount due and owing of $3,191.42, plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale.

Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of April, 2015 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold.

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, April 1, 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442

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WHATTLEKAINUM HOUSING CO-OP ORIENTATION

Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 application fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $935/mo. 3 bdrms. $1035/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1141/mo. Shares $2500.

For more information call ELITE BAILIFF SERVICES LTD. 604-539-9900

Sell your Home!

CO-OP RENTALS

Do you want to live in the security of a family community?

BOATS

POCO, Main flr, 2 BR, new kitchen & bath, new laminate, 1000+ sq.ft. central loc, ideal for prof cpl, $950 util incl. N/S, N/P. 778-847-5777.

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! $2050/mo. or negotiable Available NOW or April 15.

749

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NORTH POCO quiet, bright grnd. lvl. 2 bdrm., d/w, share ldry. N/S N/P. Apr. 1. Refs. $950 incl. utils/net. (604)377-8660 JP

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

MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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COQUITLAM: Nice, quiet renovated 3 bdrm. ground flr. Hardwood flrs, f/p, w/d. N/p, n/s. $1150 +half utils.

Call 604-809-9850.

BURNABY

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

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APPLIANCES

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

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

HOMES FOR RENT

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express

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

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338

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

Robert J. O’Brien

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736

RENTALS

Polo Club Apartments

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

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

300

2 Bedroom units available.

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No Pets

Running this ad for 10yrs

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

715

COQUITLAM newly reno’d 1000 s/f 1 bdrm + den. Suit mature tenants.

Ns/np. $1100/mo incl all utils/cable Call 604-464-2757.

GARIBALDI Court

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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

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RENTALS

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

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