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Fox & a lifetime of inspiration When Tracy Cowie (below) was a young girl, she presented flowers (right) to Terry Fox as he prepared to set out on his Marathon of Hope. That moment and Fox’s epic effort have served her as inspirations ever since: see story, page A3
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BURKE MOUNTAIN
FROM THE ENTERPRISE NEWSPAPER, 1980
Burke Mt. land sale ‘left $43M on the table’: nDP
TRI-CITY HOMELESSNESS
Estimate: $128M, sale price: $85M
When Sandy Burpee took over as chair of the Homelessness Task Group nine years ago, the TriCities were getting close to reaching a crisis point. There was no shelter and minimal services in the
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The 370 acres on Burke Mountain that Wesbild
snapped up last year as part of the provincial government’s sale of surplus lands came in $43 million under the asking price, the BC NDP revealed yesterday in the legislature. Opposition leader John Horgan told The Tri-City News immediately after the public
disclosure on Tuesday his party uncovered the Coquitlam land sale results after appealing to the privacy commissioner when a Freedom of Information request had been mostly blacked out. Horgan said the subsequent mediation process showed the
provincial government hid the fact the land sold for $85 million despite it being independently assessed at $128 million — a figure Citizens’ Services Minister Amrik Virk said now appears to have been “overly aggressive.”
Burpee leaving task group on high note GAry McKennA
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area, and more than 200 people were sleeping in the community’s bushes, parks and covered areas. “By the end of 2006, we became aware that there was a lot of homelessness in the Tri-Cities,” said the retired BC Hydro employee. see STILL PLENTY, page A9
see HORNE DEFENDS, page A6
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Tri-City News wednesday, april 15, 2015, A3
PORT MOODY CRIME
Cop climbs into speeding vehicle to make bust sarah Payne The Tri-CiTy News
A Coquitlam resident is facing several firearms-related charges after being arrested by Port Moody Police following a car chase early last Friday morning.
According to PMPD, officers patrolling an area known for drug trafficking and prostitution stopped a speeding vehicle on St. Johns Street; in speaking with the driver, police noticed what appeared to be a vial of cocaine protruding from
the suspect’s pocket and tried to arrest him. The driver began yelling, however, and refused to get out of the vehicle. A second officer opened the passenger door to help remove the suspect but the driver pulled away with the
officer clinging to the roof and open door. To avoid being dragged down, the officer pulled himself inside and was then able to subdue the driver and force the vehicle into park. The officer wasn’t injured.
Upon arresting the man, police recovered a loaded handgun in the suspect’s man-purse as well as drugs suspected to be cocaine and heroin. Jeremy Jesson, 42, is facing eight criminal charges, including possession of a firearm
while prohibited, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and more. Jesson is well known to police.
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TERRY FOX 35TH ANNIVERSARY
Atlantic water, another plea for $1 from each Canadian Janis Warren
The Tri-CiTy News
The 35th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope on Sunday marked two significant repeats in the Port Coquitlam hero’s legacy. Not only was ocean water collected at the site where Terry Fox started his epic journey in Newfoundland — and the spot where he, too, collected chilly Atlantic water — but his eldest brother made the same plea Fox made in 1980, asking Canadians to give $1 apiece to help with the fight against cancer. At that time, Fox’s goal was to raise $24 million for the Canadian Cancer Society. Now, Fred Fox is asking for
$35 million for the Terry Fox Foundation, a charity that has raised more than $700 million since the one-legged runner began his campaign. Heather Goresky Caslor, program co-ordinator for the Terry Fox Foundation in Newfoundland, said Sunday was a symbolic day for the community of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove. The Rev. Bill Strong went to the same place he took Terry Fox on April 12, 1980, to dip his prosthetic leg and fill a jug, hoping to pour it into the Pacific Ocean once the cross-country Marathon of Hope was complete. On Sunday, Rev. Strong collected a jar of ocean water that was then relayed by 35 participants to St. Francis of Assisi
school. There, more than 200 people — including Fox’s three siblings and their father, Rolly — recognized the historic day. “There was also a presentation made to Rolly by Chief Officer Matthew Wheaton from the Terry Fox Coast Guard Icebreaker, of a flag that flew on the ship,” Goresky said. Meanwhile, across Canada, Running Room stores hosted walk/run events to start the fundraising season for this year’s Terry Fox Run. The Terry Fox Run takes place on Sept. 20, including the Hometown Run in PoCo as well as other Tri-City runs.. • To donate to the Terry Fox Foundation, visit terryfox.org. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC
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The Rev. Bill Strong collects water from the Atlantic Ocean at the same spot he took Terry Fox 35 years ago at the beginning of the historic Marathon of Hope.
a photo op & a lifetime of inspiration Best teacher tells students story of her Fox encounter
“As I get older, I’m more and more amazed at what he did, how selfless it was. He really did think beyond himself.”
sarah Payne
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In April 1980, Tracy Cowie was one half of a photo op that has become a lifelong inspiration. The seven-year-old Cowie (Tracy Kimoto at the time) gave Terry Fox a daffodil bouquet just before he left for his Marathon of Hope, and the moment was captured by a photographer for The Enterprise newspaper. The caption notes that “jogger Terry Fox” would soon be setting off on a crosscountry run to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society, starting on April 12, 1980 with hopes to reach Port Coquitlam
– Tracy Cowie, on Terry Fox, whom she met in April 1980 by September of that year. “My dad was a volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society and they thought it would be cute to have a little girl give him
some daffodils as the kick-off,” Cowie recalled. Her dad put her up to the task and explained who Fox was and what he’d be doing.
When it came time for the photo op, Cowie was nervous — she knew Fox was about to do something big but didn’t understand how big — and also sick.
“I had the flu so my mom packed me an extra dress,” Cowie said. “She was so scared I would get sick on Terry Fox. “My parents had always taught me about inclusiveness but when I met Terry I was scared. I’d never seen someone with an artificial leg before, but also he was so tall.” She and her parents were already wowed by the young runner but it wasn’t until he started his run on the Atlantic coast that they began to understand the magnitude of it. They followed Fox’s progress on the news and were devastated when they learned he had to cut the Marathon of Hope short on Sept. 1, 1980. And Cowie remembers hearing the heartbreaking news that Fox had died on June 28, 1981. But the newspaper photo stayed with her, an ever-present reminder of her hero — par-
ticularly when she ran her first marathon and understood the enormous physical challenge of doing just one, never mind a marathon every day for 143 days. When she became a biology teacher at Dr. Charles Best secondary, like her father before her, Cowie started bringing the clipping to the classroom to share the inspirational story with her students. “He did it with such humility, with no corporate sponsorship, for the greater good,” Cowie said. “He did something beyond himself. “As I get older, I’m more and more amazed at what he did, how selfless it was and how it benefitted so many people,” she said. “Nowadays, there are not too many people who model that kind of altruism. He really did think beyond himself.”
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HEALTH & SCHOOLS
Vaccinations after measles case at Fox Some teens who aren’t vaccinated being kept home Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News
Five unvaccinated Terry Fox students were asked to stay home until April 24 to avoid measles infection or to get shots to prevent the spread of the disease. On Tuesday, the medical health officer for Fraser Health confirmed the students’ families had been contacted and the teens were either at home or were getting vaccinated.
DPAC MeeTs APriL 29
Parents with children in School District 43 are invited to attend the next meeting of the District Parent Advisory Council on April 29. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Gallery Room at Winslow Centre, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam, and include updates from DPAC executives as well as a report from SD43 superintendent Patricia Gartland. For more information, visit www.dpac43.org. “There’s still a few students who are not immunized and whose parents have chosen that their child not be immunized,” Dr. Michelle Murti said. “They will continue to be at home until their incubation is over.
They realize their child is at risk, and they could put others at risk.” Fraser Health nurses spent three days going through the records of 1,500 students and vaccinated approximately 160
to prevent the spread of the disease after a student came down with measles after a flight from China March 21. Murti explained that Fraser Health doesn’t track students’ immunization records, except when school shots are given in Grades 6 and 9, so getting up to speed when measles was found at the school last week was a big job. “We need to know who’s been exposed at that time,” she said. “It helps when everyone’s records are up-to-date and we can go through this quickly as and easily.” Because vaccination documents aren’t required when students enrol in school, par-
TRI-CITY SCHOOLS
Local kids argued with the Best on international stage 3 Coq. students on 6th-place team in slovakia debates LukaSz Jonca
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They’re young, they’re smart and they’re driven — and now, they’re among the best in the world. Two Grade 10 students from Coquitlam’s Dr. Charles Best secondary school, Zakir Kassam and Anna Yang, placed sixth last month at an international debate competition in Bratislava, Slovakia. They were part of a fivemember team from Canada competing under coach Frankie Cena of Port Moody that also included Coquitlam resident Jeffrey Dawson, who’s a Grade 9 student at University Hill secondary in Vancouver, as well as Ashley Phord-Toy and Katharine Lee, both students at Crofton House school in Vancouver. The four-day competition featured debate topics such as: “Should Europe abandon all fiscal austerity measures?” and “Should pharmaceutical companies be required to sell drugs at production cost to Third World countries?” The tournament had 56 teams from
ents had to find and submit their own records to the nurses, and in the case of international students, it was harder to track documents. In fact, Murti suggested it might be a good idea if schools had the immunization records of international students on hand in case of an outbreak, even though it’s not a requirement. “It’s harder to get information from parents if they aren’t here, it takes a little bit longer,” Murti said. Letters went home to students last week alerting parents to the measles case and a notice was posted on the school website asking people to stay home if they had symptoms,
including a fever, rash, red eyes, a cough and a runny nose. People born before 1970 are protected against the disease but people born after that year who have never been vaccinated or never received a second dose of the measles vaccination got the shot. A booster shot is not harmful and could provide additional protection for those who are unsure about whether they are vaccinated, according to Fraser Health. In all, 10 people from the China flight are known to have contracted measles, the one from Fox plus a few students attending Vancouver schools.
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From left, Zakir Kassam and Anna Yang of Dr. Charles Best secondary school in Coquitlam; Ashley Phord-Toy, coach Frankie Cena, Katharine Lee and another Coquitlam resident, Jeffrey Dawson. All were part of a team that placed sixth last month at an international debating competition in Slovakia. 16 countries around the world. For Cena, this was the youngest team he’s ever taken to an international competition. “It’s amazing, they are so young,” he said of the team. “They have never worked together before. With hard work and focus, who thought we could go to an international competition and beat out these established teams?” Megan Leslie, the debate team’s sponsor teacher at Best for the last four years, said Kassam and Yang are driven — they organize all the tournaments, do the paperwork, coach the kids, arrange for transportation, make sure everyone’s prepared and do the research.
“I trust them,” Leslie said. “Their level of personal responsibility not only for their academics, but to the debate club and their own personal growth, I know I don’t need to supervise them.” “Debate has really blossomed at Charles Best,” Yang said. “We didn’t really think about it but there’s really a culture for it, there’s that niche of students that really want to do it.” Next year Kassam and Yang will be in the senior category for debate and their eventual goal is to make Team Canada’s national team. They also compete in bilingual debates in French and English.
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COQUITLAM & BEER
coq. ponders brewing regs Council looks to get in on metro’s craft brew boom Gary McKenna
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Coquitlam could soon be jumping on the Lower Mainland’s craft beer band wagon. City staff will begin preparing draft zoning regulations that would accommodate breweries and distilleries in
the municipality after council voted unanimously to approve the measures at Monday’s meeting. Current zoning allows for the production of alcohol but prohibits its retail sale for onsite — or off-site — consumption. “This puts Coquitlam at a competitive disadvantage to a number of other municipalities in attracting craft breweries to locate in the city,” said a staff report. If the city approves the zoning amendment bylaw, it
could open the door for craft brewery pubs, an industry that has exploded across the Lower Mainland in the last few years. Port Moody, for example, has seen two craft breweries open in the last year and a third one is set to open this summer. Moody Ales has recently applied for a lounge licence that would allow the business to pour full pints for customers on site and stay open later as both it and Yellow Dog Brewing have reported business is booming.
COQUITLAM DEVELOPMENT
Density, more or less, in changing BQ-Lougheed Gary McKenna
The Tri-CiTy News
Burquitlam-Lougheed residents are split on whether they want to see more density in the area, according to a survey conducted by the city of Coquitlam. Almost 15% of survey respondents said they believe density and redevelopment would improve the neighbourhoods while more than 18% listed density as one of their biggest concerns. The contradictory results mean city staff will likely have to make some difficult decisions when coming up with a neighbourhood plan for the area, said Jim McIntyre, Coquitlam’s general manager of planning and development services. “We received quite a range of feedback,” he said. “Some of it is a bit inconsistent. It’s a bit of a mixed bag.” The city recently completed its public consultation process in Burquitlam-Lougheed and will now analyze the results before drafting the neighbourhood plan. Density is a big issue in the area, which has seen a boom in development accompanying the construction of the Evergreen Line. The online survey was conducted between Dec. 9, 2014 and Feb. 27, 2015 and received 217 submissions. Other public consultations have also taken place, including open houses and community information sessions. Staff said when the data from these other consultations methods are taken into account, 37% of respondents are “generally supportive of increased housing density.” In the survey, residents who favoured density were fairly specific about the types of housing they would like to see, with a preference for groundoriented development, such as townhouses and coach houses, as well as low-rise apartments. During Monday’s councilin-committee meeting, Coun. Dennis Marsden questioned the rationale for soliciting feedback from residents on the density issue. With an
Staff in Coquitlam said the recent growth in the brew pub industry is connected to changes made by the provincial government. First, the city will prepare draft regulations for the allowance of breweries and distilleries in the municipality. After that, a consultation process will begin with stakeholders to discuss the proposed changes. Staff said in a report that most of the work could be done by the end of the year. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC
LOCKDOwN Tues. iN pOCO Hyde Creek recreation centre and Minnekhada middle school were locked down briefly Tuesday morning as Coquitlam RCMP searched for suspects in a home break-in. Cpl. Jamie Chung said two young men broke into a home in the 1400-block of Kamloops Place in Port Coquitlam at about 10:40 a.m. They were looking around when the homeowner scared them off. As they were running away, a person who spotted them reported one was possibly carrying a handgun. “The lockdown was precautionary and no one in the recreation centre or Minnekhada was ever in danger,” Chung said. As of noon Tuesday the suspects were still at large. One suspect is described as 5’8” tall, 190 lb. with dark skin; he was wearing a black baseball cap, shorts and a grey hoodie, and was carrying a black bag. The second suspect is said to be in his 20s and was wearing pants and a blue coat. Anyone with information is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550.
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one thing that would improve the area, close to 16% of respondents said they would like to see more facilities for walking and biking — but on list of funding priorities, bike lanes were ranked last. Public safety was another priority residents selected in the survey and staff noted there was some concern among residents about crime related to the SkyTrain station. Traffic improvements were also listed as a top spending priority, according to the survey results. City staff intend to use the feedback garnered during the public input process to develop land use options for the area. A report will be presented to council at some point this year and more public feedback is expected in the fall. The neighbourhood plans are expected to be presented to council and the public in summer 2016. The Evergreen Line is scheduled to being operating in fall 2016. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC
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Liberal MLA for CoquitlamBurke Mountain, contended that at least one of the 14 parcels is unbuildable. “Quite frankly, putting any value to it is, I think, not right,” he said. Horne said Colliers International represented the
government on the sale and gave advice. And while he believes the province could have made more money by selling the land piecemeal, Wesbild will build a complete neighbourhood — much as it has done on Westwood Plateau, he
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Horgan said the appraiser’s 137-page report also recommended the government keep the Burke land on the market for six to nine months. Instead, the deal with Wesbild — a major BC Liberal Party donor — closed in three months. “They were driven by meeting their budgetary targets,” Horgan said of the BC Liberals under Premier Christy Clark. “They wanted to sell before the end of the fiscal year.” According to the Tenures, Competitiveness and Innovation Division report received by the BC NDP, one parcel appraised at $5.6 million sold for $100,000; in another instance, a parcel valued at $17.5 million went for $6.9 million. The Tri-Cities’ two NDP MLAs also reacted strongly to the news yesterday, calling the transaction a “fire sale.” “The concern is the province pretty much just gave it away,” Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Selina Robinson said. “They didn’t protect a public asset. They left $43 million on the table.” Said Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth: “We all look across to see Burke Mountain, that deforested scar for housing, and now ask, ‘Why sell it for less than the appraised value?’” Still, Doug Horne, the BC
said — that meets the city of Coquitlam’s vision. “I think Burke Mountain is going to be a spectacular community as well,” Horne said. “The fact is, we have a developer with deep pockets. The huge commitment to the community with Wesbild involved is going to make certain that happens.” Horgan responded: “When you’re trying to encourage comprehensive development, that’s not the province’s responsibility, that’s the developer’s responsibility. And when you have $128 million in real estate, then you should get $128 million for it. The discount should be coming from someone else, not the province of B.C.” Horgan said his party plans to review every parcel sold by the provincial government since Premier Clark announced the sale of surplus Crown holdings. Last year, the province put up 584 acres of land for sale on Burke; 370 acres were bought by Wesbild and much of the remainder (160 acres) was purchased in January by the city of Coquitlam, for $11 million. Wesbild’s spokesperson was unable to comment before The Tri-City News’ print deadline.
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An elderly woman is in stable condition in hospital after she was hit in a Port Moody crosswalk Monday morning. Const. Luke van Winkel said Port Moody Police responded at 11:15 a.m. to reports that a woman had been hit in the crosswalk at Glenayre and Glencoe drives. She was taken to hospital in serious condition but her status was later changed to stable. The driver stayed at the scene and police are investigating. “At this point, weather appears to be a contributing factor,” van Winkel said. Police will be investigating whether there were any other contributing factors. That area of Port Moody has become busier than usual in the last week as a sinkhole related to drilling of the Evergreen Line tunnel has forced drivers to detour.
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Linda Reakes walks a stretch of the Traboulay PoCo Trail near her house every day but, since the new year, she has been doing more than just enjoying the fresh air and scenery — she has been picking up large piles of food waste left behind by an unknown culprit.
Reakes lives near Osborne and Lafleur streets and said the trouble started in January with a gingerbread house dumped by the trail. In the past few months, she and her neighbours have picked up at least 10 large piles of food waste, the most recent being an abandoned hot dog bun and some spaghetti. Reakes is concerned that as spring warms up, the discarded food will become a dangerous attractant for bears and coyotes. “We’re going to have an aggressive [animal] issue,” she said.
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Coquitlam animal control staff have been busy trying to catch a cormorant at Lafarge Lake that appears to have fishing line and a float wrapped around its leg. Despite the fact the bird is tangled, it has proven difficult to capture, as staff seek to help struggling animal. “We did attempt to rescue the bird,” said Andrea McDonald, the city’s manager of bylaws and animal controls services. “The bird seems to be able to fly and swim much better than we are at getting close to it.” McDonald said that staff are monitoring the situation and have even gone out on boats to attempt to grab the bird. If the animal gets itself in more distress, she added, staff will
have to capture it and remove the line. Calls from the public have been pouring into city hall on the matter and staff wants residents to know that they are trying to deal with the issue. The city is also looking at working with partner agencies and fishing groups on public education to help avoid similar future incidents. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C., the organization that stocks Lafarge Lake, has been notified and will be conducting a lake cleanup at Lafarge and Como lakes prior to their evening fishing program on April 21. FFSBC will also have members at both lakes on May 4 to talk with anglers about fishing etiquette and proper line disposal. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC
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What’s most frustrating, she added, is that the food is being dumped so close to a garbage can. “They seem to be doing it when everybody is off the trail, when nobody is watching,” Reakes said. “They don’t leave a garbage bag, receipts, nothing.” She’s hoping that whoever is leaving the food — Reakes suspects they have children, given the gingerbread house — will come to their senses before a bear discovers it. Dan Scoones, PoCo’s manager of bylaw services, said the
dumping of food is a serious concern. “That’s a total wildlife attractant,” he said, noting bears, coyotes and rats will be drawn to the easy food source. “This isn’t a case where we just have to monitor and figure out who’s dumping their yard trimmings, this elevates it to a different level,” Scoones said. The city’s bylaw office has opened a case on the matter and will be investigating to see if they can determine who is dumping the food waste. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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Stephen Lam was enjoying a hike on Coquitlam’s Crystal Falls trail Saturday when he spotted a man known to take that love of nature one step further. Lam told The Tri-City News he had walked to the top of the waterfall when he noticed another trail continuing up the hill and figured he’d explore. Along the way, he discovered what appeared to be someone’s camp, including a large tarp and the remains of a camp fire. “As I walked further ahead, I noticed some movement,” Lam said. “He was basically hiding and was asking me whether there was anybody right behind me.” Once the man knew the other hikers were down by the waterfall, he emerged — naked — from his hiding spot. “There was a bit of awkwardness,” Lam said, adding he told the man it was a public trail before he continued on his own hike. A couple minutes later, Lam realized the man was hiking right behind him — fully clothed — and said he wanted to check where the trail led. Lam’s description of the man — in his mid 20s, about 5’9” tall with dark brown hair — matched those of three other people who spotted a man in the nude walking the same trail in January. At the time, Coquitlam RCMP said the man hadn’t threatened or spoken to anyone but they wanted to know why he was out in the cold with no clothes on. Police also said that witness accounts did not indicate drugs or mental health issues were factors. Lam said the man appeared surprised that anyone was on that upper portion of the trail and that he seemed like “just a regular guy doing his own thing, but next time... maybe do it at [Vancouver’s] Wreck Beach.” spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC
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A road remains partially closed and Evergreen Line tunnelling is on hold after a third sinkhole developed last week in the College Park area of Port Moody. Amanda Farrell, the Evergreen Line project director, said the ground settled around Seaview Drive and Clarke Road, creating a five-by-five-metre dip in the roadway. Seaview has been closed in one direction and tunnel boring operations have ceased until at least May, she said. One lane of Cecile Drive will remain closed with single-lane
alternating traffic 24 hours a day until the work site is dismantled. Farrell could not say when the road would be completely re-opened, noting that it could only happen when crews determine it is safe. “It is difficult,” she said. “We certainly didn’t anticipate it happening in this location.” She added that at this time, the Evergreen Line is still expected to open in the fall of 2016, a target previously delayed from the original a timeline after earlier sinkholes were discovered. Last October, a depression in the road developed in the Chateau Place parking lot and, in January, a large sinkhole appeared on Cecile Drive. In both cases, the sinkholes formed in areas that were already fenced
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The company that oversaw part of the rebuild of the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex in Coquitlam will stickhandle the planned update of the Port Coquitlam recreation centre. This week, members of the city’s finance committee approved a $350,000 contract for Tango Management Group — formerly known as Task — to be the project handlers. The project will include the revitalization of the rec centre, Wilson Centre and the Terry Fox Library. In all, the project will involve the redevelopment of the city-owned campus south of Wilson Avenue, between Mary Hill Road and Kingsway Avenue. Kirsten Meersman, PoCo’s director of engineering and
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“Not a lot of us had been aware of that before.” Burpee announced last Wednesday that in December, he will step down as chair of the task group. And there is little doubt he is leaving the homeless situation better than he found it. Today, a cold wet/weather mat program he was critical in implementing just wrapped up its eighth season; and around the time of his departure from the committee, a permanent shelter will open at 3030 Gordon Ave. in Coquitlam. As well, outreach workers have helped move many people into more stable forms of housing, bringing the number of homeless down from the high of over 200 to around 60 now. Despite the success, after nine busy years at the helm, Burpee said the organization needs turnover in its leadership to bring fresh perspectives. As a new grandfather, he’s also looking forward to spending a bit more time with his family. “From a personal point of view, it is time for me to slow down a bit,” he said. “I don’t intend to leave the issue of housing and homelessness altogether. I still anticipate being active with the task group.” He also admitted that had he known how much work was ahead, he may have been a bit more reticent about taking on the unpaid job in 2006. Burpee’s background is more technical and managerial, and he said he has not had much first-hand experience with poverty. But he has always felt strongly about the issue, something that drove him during the last nine years. “It really resonates with something deep inside me,” he said, “that people could be without the anchor of a home and a family, on the streets with nobody — that just deeply disturbs me.” One of his proudest days with the task group was watching construction equipment roll onto 3030 Gordon last year. There have been other major milestones along the way. The task group played a key role in bringing a supportive housing development for single mothers to 528 Como Lake Ave. in Coquitlam in 2012. It was also critical in the implementation of the cold/wet weather mat program, a giant step on the way to bringing down the number of homeless people in the Tri-Cities, he said. It was also one of the first times the task group faced loud opposition from the community. Many residents spoke against the shelter program, which rotates between churches for six of the coldest months of the year, for fear that it would turn quiet neighbourhoods into high-crime areas. “There really was a fair bit of pressure,” Burpee said. “We
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community and explaining its goals to residents. Despite many of the gains made, Burpee said there is still a lot of work to be done, and he hopes that fresh leadership will help carry the task group into a new phase in dealing with homelessness in the Tri-Cities.
“I’m glad looking back now that we are where we are,” he said. “It will continue to be a challenge. There will always be homelessness in the Tri-Cities but we now have resources that we never had before.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC
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Where would Tri-Cities be without our volunteers? T he Tri-Cities are blessed by a bounty of volunteers. volunteers here are minor sports coaches, streamkeepers, classroom helpers, youth mentors and more. as we offer our thanks, during this National volunteer Week (april 12 to 18), to those who give generously of their time, we’re reminded of the many ways volunteers enrich our lives. Consider the following: • Volunteers are the backbone of every community. They are the individuals who step up to the plate to help make a difference. • Constantly evolving, the volunteer landscape in Canada reaches far and wide. StatsCan research shows Canadians in general are generous with their time, donating close to two billion hours in 2013. • Youth aged 15 to 19
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again, with 39% contributing the most hours. for the great majority of volunteers, giving is winning. More often than not, most volunteers say the rewards they receive are far greater than the contributions they make. for some, volunteering also
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The Editor Imagine you could give back time to a low-income, working mom who commutes two to three hours every day or if you could keep a senior connected by making it easier for them to get around. You can: Vote Yes for transit. High housing costs mean lower-income families are moving away from Vancouver, often resulting in longer commute times. Parents often have to work multiple jobs or shifts. Low-wage earners are heavy transit users: 32% of their trips are by transit, double the regional average. With fewer transportation options, parents are spending less time with their children. The proposed 0.5% sales tax increase would result in an overall 25% increase in transit service, including an 80% increase in night bus service. Why is this important? Because when parents do better, their children do better. For seniors, there are many
barriers to getting around. Transit is a lifeline. The proposed 0.5% sales tax increase would provide a 30% increase in HandyDart services and accessibility upgrades at transit stations and bus loops. Why is this important? About one in four seniors lives alone. With limited transportation options, seniors risk becoming shut-ins. Loneliness has been shown to be as dangerous as smoking. Help our most vulnerable: Vote Yes. Michael McKnight, President and CEO, United Way of the Lower Mainland
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The Editor, According to information posted by News 1130 on the weekend, more and more condos are being built in Metro Vancouver then detached houses. March start-up numbers were 1,600 condos to 324 single-detached houses. Single-family neighbourhoods are being infiltrated by
Speak up! You can comment on any story you read at www.tricitynews.com strata/condo construction, increasing significantly both density and the collection of property taxes. In B.C., there are more than 520,000 strata units. In the Lower Mainland and Victoria, more than 50% of taxable properties are strata units. It is estimated that more than 700,000 British Columbians are owners of condos or strata units. Would it be wrong to suggest that B.C. governments view increasing condo development in the most favourable way? Nobody we have read so far has written about the property tax windfalls that are filling the governments’ coffers with each condo development built and sold — beginning with developers’ development cost charges, the most common
means of financing growthrelated infrastructure. DCCs are levied by the municipalities on new development to assist in financing the cost of upgrading or providing infrastructure services (roads, water, etc.). The smoke-and-mirrors transit referendum media talk is meant to redirect the financial focus, in our opinion. All we read is how the population in B.C. is increasing and how, we now need to provide the predicted population explosion with the freedom to travel without traffic congestion. We propose that the underreported and increasing amounts of condo property taxes become governments’ source of the funding that is needed to support the future amenities and infrastructure. Considering the fact that we are all overburdened with rising costs in all sectors of our lives, we have not yet been convinced and will vote No on the proposed .05% increase to the PST. W. Sikorra, Port Coquitlam
Two years ago, School District 43 faced a deficit of $10.2 million — a debt the district is still paying off. Last year, the board of education made $13.8 million in cuts so the district could balance its budget and almost 100 teachers and support workers lost their jobs. Now, the district is promising a status quo budget with no new cuts STRANDBERG for 2015/’16 — but what does that mean for local students and their families, teachers and support workers in SD43? Here’s your chance to find out. On Thursday, April 16 between 4 and 5 p.m., longtime Tri-City News education reporter Diane Strandberg will moderate a Twitter chat with members of the board, including chair Judy Shirra, who will answer your questions about the budget. Got a question or a concern? Tweet to @sd43bc using the hashtag #sd43budget. To get yourself up to speed, you can see the latest budget documents at sd43.bc.ca under “Preliminary Budget Report and Open House” under Budget Process 2015/’16 or check out the Tri-City News’ latest budget story online “No School District 43 staff cuts likely next year thanks to foreign students.” The Twitter chat is part of the district’s public consultation process leading to a vote on the budget next Tuesday.
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©2015 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. Shown above is the 2015 GLA 250 4MATIC™ with optional Premium and Premium Plus package/2015 GLK 250 BlueTEC™ 4MATIC™ Avantgarde Edition with optional Sport package for a total price of $46,260/$52,760. MSRP of advertised 2015 GLA 250 4MATIC™/2015 GLK 250 BlueTEC™ 4MATIC™ Avantgarde Edition is $37,200/$48,600. *Total price of $40,260/$51,660 includes freight/PDI of $2,295, dealer admin fee of $595, air-conditioning levy of $100, PPSA up to $45.48 and a $25.00 fee covering EHF tires, filters and batteries. **Vehicle options, fees and taxes extra. Vehicle license, insurance, and registration are extra. Lease offer based on the 2015 GLA 250 4MATIC™/2015 GLK 250 BlueTEC™ 4MATIC™ Avantgarde Edition. Available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services on approved credit for a limited time. 1 Lease example based on $398/$468 (excluding taxes) per month for 39/45 months (STK#V1562726/V1552584), due on delivery includes down payment or equivalent trade of $4,692/$7830, plus first month lease payment, security deposit, and applicable fees and taxes. Lease APR of 3.9%/2.9% applies. Total cost of borrowing is $3,598/$3,585. Total obligation is $22,640/$32,357. 12,000km/year allowance ($0.20/km for excess kilometres applies). 2 Three (3) month payment waivers are only valid on 2015 GLA 250 4MATIC™/2015 GLK 250 BlueTEC™ 4MATIC™ Avantgarde Edition for deals closed before April 30, 2015. First, second, and third month payment waivers are capped at $400/$550 per month for lease. Only on approved credit through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services. 3 Please note a credit of $2,000 has been applied/included in the calculation of the monthly lease payment on the 2015 GLK 250 BlueTEC™ 4MATIC™ Avantgarde Edition. It is a one-time credit for deals closed before April 30, 2015. See in-store for full details. Dealer may sell for less. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Vancouver dealer for details or call the Mercedes-Benz Vancouver Customer Care at 1-855-544-6491. Offer ends April 30, 2015.
A12 WEdnesday, April 15, 2015, Tri-City News
Tri-City News Wednesday, april 15, 2015, A13
west coast auto group DRIVE INTO
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WITH WEST COAST KIA ASK US ABOUT OUR OWNER PACKAGE:
• Free Lifetime Oil + Filter • Free Lifetime Carwashes • Free Service Loaners • Free Tire Repairs UC121453
UC168235
2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5
2014 MAZDA 5
Low Kilometers, great price
Low Kilometers, Automatic
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
11,750
PLUS OUR EXCLUSIVE WEST COAST KIA ADVANTAGE CARD! 2011 SUBARU WRX LTD.
19,800
23,900
$
WAS $24,900
UT310978
UT123079
2012 RAM 1500 ST
2010 NISSAN ROGUE
Low Kilometers, auto, 4x4
Automatic CD Player, Air, Sun Roof
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
23,500
UC128223
2010 NISSAN ALTIMA
18,980
STK UC524207
12,900 WAS $13,995
STK UC309931
5 speed Manual. All wheel drive, CD Player, Air Conditioning, 89,900 km
Manual, 5 speed CD Player, Air Conditioning, MP3 player, 88,000 km
2014 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED
2012 KIA FORTE LX PLUS
38,900 WAS $39,900
12,900 WAS $13,995
$
STK UT435672
STK UC635924
AM/FM, Cruise, Sun Roof, Leather Interior ,26,000 km
Automatic, CD Player, Air Conditioning, MP3 player 50,000 km
2011 KIA OPTIMA EX
2012 KIA SOUL 4U
2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER Automatic, 4X4
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
21,985
ANY
MAKE
ALL VEHICLES ARE INSPECTED & WARRANTED
2012 TOYOTA COROLLA S Look At This Low Mileage, 1 Local Owner, No Accident Claims, Automatic, Sport Package-Factory Body Kit, Rear Spoiler, Front Sport Seats, Air, Power Group, UC827417
1 Local Owner, Low Kilometres, Touring Package Includes Power Roof, Roof Rack, Tonneau Cover, Rear Privacy Glass, Power Windows Locks And Mirrors, Air Conditioning, Tilt/Telescopic Steering,UT125571
Local Vehicle, Convenience Package Includes Power Windows, Locks And Mirrors, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Fully Inspected And Serviced, West Coast Powertrain Warranty Included, UC706022
18,900 WAS $22,995
STK UC232102
18,900 WAS $19,995
$
STK UC398336
Automatic, 6 speed,CD Player, Air Conditioning, MP3 player 67,165 km
Automatic, CD Player, Air Conditioning, Sun Roof, MP3 player, 64,500 km
2014 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK SPORT
2014 KIA FORTE LX
This Fully Equipped All Wheel Drive Vehicle Has Averaged About 16000 Kilometres Per Year, Fully Inspected And Serviced, Comes Withour West Coast Powertrain Warranty, UT145200
NOW $16,995
UT020839
2009 TOYOTA VENZA
UT103092
2012 JUKE SL
Low Kilometers
Auto, Front wheel drive
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
17,500
Visit West Coast Nissan for YOUR best price! CALL US NOW! 1-888-466-4679
DL#30501
WAS $25,995
STK UC225401
14,900 WAS $16,995
$
STK UC085043
Automatic, CD Player, Air Conditioning, MP3 player 46,089 km
2.0L, 4 cyl , 41,000 km
16,000
Prices listed are plus documentation ($399) and taxes.
WEST COAST
23,900
$
NISSAN
1-866-208-8820
19625 Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows
Experience Something Great!Great! Experience Something
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Local Truck And No Accident Claims, Trd Off Road Package, Fully Equipped, 18 Inch Wheels, Fiberglass Canopy, Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Power Station, Toyota Certified, UT266893.
www.WestCoastKia.ca
2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION
4X4, ONE OWNER, AUTOMATIC! ONLY 53,339KMS - UT564872
NOW JUST
Go Green With This 1 Local Owner Hybrid, 7 Passenger, Fully Equipped, Dual Air/ Heat, Star Safety System-Smart Stop Technology, Abs Brakes, UT000603
21,500
NOW JUST
22,995
$
2012 CHEVROLET ORLANDO LT
2013 MAZDA CX-5 GT AWD
7-PASS, EXCELLENT FUEL ECONOMY ONLY 35,462KMS – UT525577
LOADED, LEATHER, BOSE AUDIO 31,842KMS UT104169
$
15,500
NOW JUST
28,500
$
2013 GMC YUKON SLE AWD!!!
2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO! 4X4!!!
ONLY 52,051KMS - UT258745
ONLY 34,389KMS - UT626860
NOW $32,500
NOW JUST
$
34,990
NOW JUST
30,850
$
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE
2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER S 4X4
STOW-N-GO, LOW KILOMETRES, NO ACCIDENTS ONLY 95,000KMS – UT519114
V6, AUTO, 4X4! 92,464KMS UT605830
NOW $13,500
2004 TOYOTA COROLLA LE
NOW $18,998
Priced Reduced For The Budget Minded!!Local Vehiicle, Fully Equipped Le Package, Fully Inspected And Serviced Including New Rear Brakes, West Coast Warranty Included, UC017307
NOW JUST
$
12,000
NOW JUST
26,000
$
NOW $7,500
A Better Place to Buy A Car!
WEST COAST
TOYOTA westcoasttoyota.com
DL 7662
LOCAL, ONE OWNER, ONLY 10,000KMS! UC647737
2012 SCION IQ HATCHBACK Made By Toyota , 1 Local Owner And No Accident Claims, Fully Equipped Including Power Group And Air, Low Kilometers, A Reliable And Peppy Gas Miser, Factory Warranty, UC019993
NOW $9,995
$
2013 VW GOLF WAGON AUTO 2.5L !!
NOW $34,500
WEST COAST
DL 31300 WEST COAST KIA 19950 Lougheed Hwy., Pitt Meadows
we will not be undersold & lowest prices guaranteed!
NOW $15,998
2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
NOW $7,998
*5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty.
|
This Local Vehicle Has No Accident Claims And Is Equipped With The Convenience Package Which Includes Air, Power Group, Cruise Control, Keyless Entry And Bluetooth. Star Safety System, UC982529
NOW JUST
8&و7& (05 :06 $07&3&%
1-866-334-8581
Some conditions apply. See in-instore for details.
2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB TRD OFF ROAD 4X4
2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 LIMITED
There Are No Accident Claims On This Top Of The Line Rav 4. Economical 4 Cylinder Power And Features Including Power Roof And Leather. Full Toyota Service History And New Brakes, UT133989
MODEL 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX
2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS AWD $
OR
WITH EVERY PRE-OWNED VEHICLE PURCHASE YOU GET A TRIP FOR 2 TO LAS VEGAS!
TOYOTA WARRANTY & SPECIAL FINANCING(OAC)
2006 TOYOTA COROLLA CE $
STEP INTO SPRING SALE
CONFIDENCE
2012 TOYOTA RAV4 TOURING
$
UT665252
Low Kilometers
14,980
2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEDAN TRENDLINE
WEST COAST MAZDA’S
BUY WITH
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DL 26469
19950 Lougheed Hwy., Pitt Meadows
1-866-334-2016
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www.westcoastautogroup.com
A12 WEdnesday, April 15, 2015, Tri-City News
Tri-City News Wednesday, april 15, 2015, A13
west coast auto group DRIVE INTO
Time for a NEW RIDE?
SAVINGS
Visit to see more....
WITH WEST COAST KIA ASK US ABOUT OUR OWNER PACKAGE:
• Free Lifetime Oil + Filter • Free Lifetime Carwashes • Free Service Loaners • Free Tire Repairs UC121453
UC168235
2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5
2014 MAZDA 5
Low Kilometers, great price
Low Kilometers, Automatic
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
11,750
PLUS OUR EXCLUSIVE WEST COAST KIA ADVANTAGE CARD! 2011 SUBARU WRX LTD.
19,800
23,900
$
WAS $24,900
UT310978
UT123079
2012 RAM 1500 ST
2010 NISSAN ROGUE
Low Kilometers, auto, 4x4
Automatic CD Player, Air, Sun Roof
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
23,500
UC128223
2010 NISSAN ALTIMA
18,980
STK UC524207
12,900 WAS $13,995
STK UC309931
5 speed Manual. All wheel drive, CD Player, Air Conditioning, 89,900 km
Manual, 5 speed CD Player, Air Conditioning, MP3 player, 88,000 km
2014 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED
2012 KIA FORTE LX PLUS
38,900 WAS $39,900
12,900 WAS $13,995
$
STK UT435672
STK UC635924
AM/FM, Cruise, Sun Roof, Leather Interior ,26,000 km
Automatic, CD Player, Air Conditioning, MP3 player 50,000 km
2011 KIA OPTIMA EX
2012 KIA SOUL 4U
2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER Automatic, 4X4
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
21,985
ANY
MAKE
ALL VEHICLES ARE INSPECTED & WARRANTED
2012 TOYOTA COROLLA S Look At This Low Mileage, 1 Local Owner, No Accident Claims, Automatic, Sport Package-Factory Body Kit, Rear Spoiler, Front Sport Seats, Air, Power Group, UC827417
1 Local Owner, Low Kilometres, Touring Package Includes Power Roof, Roof Rack, Tonneau Cover, Rear Privacy Glass, Power Windows Locks And Mirrors, Air Conditioning, Tilt/Telescopic Steering,UT125571
Local Vehicle, Convenience Package Includes Power Windows, Locks And Mirrors, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Fully Inspected And Serviced, West Coast Powertrain Warranty Included, UC706022
18,900 WAS $22,995
STK UC232102
18,900 WAS $19,995
$
STK UC398336
Automatic, 6 speed,CD Player, Air Conditioning, MP3 player 67,165 km
Automatic, CD Player, Air Conditioning, Sun Roof, MP3 player, 64,500 km
2014 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK SPORT
2014 KIA FORTE LX
This Fully Equipped All Wheel Drive Vehicle Has Averaged About 16000 Kilometres Per Year, Fully Inspected And Serviced, Comes Withour West Coast Powertrain Warranty, UT145200
NOW $16,995
UT020839
2009 TOYOTA VENZA
UT103092
2012 JUKE SL
Low Kilometers
Auto, Front wheel drive
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
INTERNET SALES PRICE $
17,500
Visit West Coast Nissan for YOUR best price! CALL US NOW! 1-888-466-4679
DL#30501
WAS $25,995
STK UC225401
14,900 WAS $16,995
$
STK UC085043
Automatic, CD Player, Air Conditioning, MP3 player 46,089 km
2.0L, 4 cyl , 41,000 km
16,000
Prices listed are plus documentation ($399) and taxes.
WEST COAST
23,900
$
NISSAN
1-866-208-8820
19625 Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows
Experience Something Great!Great! Experience Something
NOW $20,995
Local Truck And No Accident Claims, Trd Off Road Package, Fully Equipped, 18 Inch Wheels, Fiberglass Canopy, Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Power Station, Toyota Certified, UT266893.
www.WestCoastKia.ca
2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION
4X4, ONE OWNER, AUTOMATIC! ONLY 53,339KMS - UT564872
NOW JUST
Go Green With This 1 Local Owner Hybrid, 7 Passenger, Fully Equipped, Dual Air/ Heat, Star Safety System-Smart Stop Technology, Abs Brakes, UT000603
21,500
NOW JUST
22,995
$
2012 CHEVROLET ORLANDO LT
2013 MAZDA CX-5 GT AWD
7-PASS, EXCELLENT FUEL ECONOMY ONLY 35,462KMS – UT525577
LOADED, LEATHER, BOSE AUDIO 31,842KMS UT104169
$
15,500
NOW JUST
28,500
$
2013 GMC YUKON SLE AWD!!!
2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO! 4X4!!!
ONLY 52,051KMS - UT258745
ONLY 34,389KMS - UT626860
NOW $32,500
NOW JUST
$
34,990
NOW JUST
30,850
$
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE
2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER S 4X4
STOW-N-GO, LOW KILOMETRES, NO ACCIDENTS ONLY 95,000KMS – UT519114
V6, AUTO, 4X4! 92,464KMS UT605830
NOW $13,500
2004 TOYOTA COROLLA LE
NOW $18,998
Priced Reduced For The Budget Minded!!Local Vehiicle, Fully Equipped Le Package, Fully Inspected And Serviced Including New Rear Brakes, West Coast Warranty Included, UC017307
NOW JUST
$
12,000
NOW JUST
26,000
$
NOW $7,500
A Better Place to Buy A Car!
WEST COAST
TOYOTA westcoasttoyota.com
DL 7662
LOCAL, ONE OWNER, ONLY 10,000KMS! UC647737
2012 SCION IQ HATCHBACK Made By Toyota , 1 Local Owner And No Accident Claims, Fully Equipped Including Power Group And Air, Low Kilometers, A Reliable And Peppy Gas Miser, Factory Warranty, UC019993
NOW $9,995
$
2013 VW GOLF WAGON AUTO 2.5L !!
NOW $34,500
WEST COAST
DL 31300 WEST COAST KIA 19950 Lougheed Hwy., Pitt Meadows
we will not be undersold & lowest prices guaranteed!
NOW $15,998
2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
NOW $7,998
*5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty.
|
This Local Vehicle Has No Accident Claims And Is Equipped With The Convenience Package Which Includes Air, Power Group, Cruise Control, Keyless Entry And Bluetooth. Star Safety System, UC982529
NOW JUST
8&و7& (05 :06 $07&3&%
1-866-334-8581
Some conditions apply. See in-instore for details.
2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB TRD OFF ROAD 4X4
2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 LIMITED
There Are No Accident Claims On This Top Of The Line Rav 4. Economical 4 Cylinder Power And Features Including Power Roof And Leather. Full Toyota Service History And New Brakes, UT133989
MODEL 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX
2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS AWD $
OR
WITH EVERY PRE-OWNED VEHICLE PURCHASE YOU GET A TRIP FOR 2 TO LAS VEGAS!
TOYOTA WARRANTY & SPECIAL FINANCING(OAC)
2006 TOYOTA COROLLA CE $
STEP INTO SPRING SALE
CONFIDENCE
2012 TOYOTA RAV4 TOURING
$
UT665252
Low Kilometers
14,980
2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEDAN TRENDLINE
WEST COAST MAZDA’S
BUY WITH
1-866-910-1579
DL 26469
19950 Lougheed Hwy., Pitt Meadows
1-866-334-2016
20000 Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows
www.westcoastautogroup.com
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TRI-CITY LIBRARIES
Coming to a library near you: popular fiction A GOOD READ MARTIN BOUGHNER
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his spring will bring new books by some popular authors. Here is a preview from the authors’ websites of books that will be released in April and May: • The Memory Man by David Baldacci: Amos Decker’s life changed forever twice. During his very first game as a pro football player, a violent onfield collision ends his promising career and leaves him with the lasting side effect that he can never forget anything. Then, as a police detective,
Decker returns home one evening to find his family has been murdered. Unable to forget
the details from that terrible night, Decker’s world collapses around him. He leaves the police force, loses his home and winds up on the street, taking whatever jobs as a private investigator he can find. • The Ming Tea Murder by Laura Childs: In her 16th outing, tea shop owner and amateur detective Theodosia Brown needs to discover who killed a museum donor at a black tie gala event. She is drawn in to the mystery when her boyfriend becomes a suspect and finds that she may become another target for the murderer. • Piranha by Clive Cussler and Boyd Morrison: Adventurer and anti-terrorist-
for-hire Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the tramp steamer Oregon are back to save us again. Lawrence Kensit is an evil genius with a plot to take over the world and he stays one step ahead of Cabrillo with a device that can see anything, anywhere. In usual Cussler style, the action is breakneck and fun. • The Liar by Nora Roberts: In Roberts’ latest novel, readers meet the recently widowed Shelby Foxworth, who discovers her late husband was not only a shady businessman and an adulterer who lied to her in every way, but that he has left her and their young daughter deep in debt. She returns to her hometown in Tennessee
to rebuild her devastated life. With the support of her family, Foxworth begins to heal and perhaps find love again with the handsome and honest local carpenter, Griff Lott. Before she can leave her past behind her, however, a murder attempt traced back to her late husband’s business practice makes her realize she must untangle the knots of deceit he has left her. • Perfect Match by Fern Michaels: Wheelchair-bound former NFL star Jake Masters has lived an isolated life behind the gates of his mansion since a spinal injury ended his career. His twin sister refuses to let him give up on life and gifts him her successful matchmak-
ing service while she goes off to follow her dream of becoming a singer in Nashville. Jake knows nothing about the business and hires tough-as-nails Gracie Sweet as his assistant. He is surprised to find how much he enjoys the business and spending time with Gracie but the business is imperilled when someone starts to steal from their clients. Jake must make the decision to fight once again for his dreams. Remember, you can reserve books on your library’s website even before they are released.
A Good Read is a column by TriCity librarians that is published on Wednesdays. Martin Boughner works at Port Moody Public Library.
TC CALENDAR THURSDAY, APRIL 16
• Burke Mountain’s community association, the North East Coquitlam Ratepayers, meets, 7 p.m., at Victoria Hall (Victoria Drive and Soball Street). Speaker: Cathy van Poorten from the city of Coquitlam will speak about initiatives to provide affordable housing. Regular meeting will follow at 8 p.m. Info: 604-970-2579. • PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society AGM and general meeting, 1 p.m., Community Meeting Room at The Gathering Place, Leigh Square, PoCo. All members are asked to attend if feasible. Info: 604-927-8403 or pocoheritage.org. • Empowering Dads Group from Tri-City Transitions Society begins, running 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2420 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Free 8-week group for dads with children up to 6 years who want to learn more about reinforcing positive behaviours and to make parenting fun and less stressful. Info: Kathy, 604-941-7111, Ext. 106.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
• Tri-City Singles Social Club, which offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more, meets, 7:30 p.m. at new location, Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (street parking only). New members are welcome. Info: Darline, 604-466-0017.
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
• National Day of Action to Connect the Blue Dots, 12:45-5 p.m., Leigh Square, PoCo; a family-friendly event celebrating the people in our community
APRIL 16: INFO ON FOSTER FAMILIES • Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For info or another session date: 604-764-8098. who work to ensure a healthy environment, it will include speakers, live entertainment, workshops, information booths, and children’s activities. • Riverview Horticultural Centre Society hosts spring tree tour on Riverview Hospital grounds, leaving at 1 p.m. from the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. As the ground can be very uneven and the grass long and wet, wear water-resistant, sturdy shoes. Site map: www.rhcs.org; info: 604-290-9910.
MONDAY, APRIL 20
• Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets, 10 a.m.-noon, Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604-931-7751. • Dogwood Hymns Singing Group first meeting, 1:303:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, Coquitlam. All denominations welcome. Info: Arcadia, 604936-2263 or artistarcadia@ gmail.com
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
• PoCo Garden Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo. Speaker: John Schroeder from Jeepers Creepers on “A Peek Behind the Curtain,” a look behind the scenes of the nursery
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 Swan-e-set Bay Resort & Country Club
industry. Info: 604-945-0906. • Dogwood Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m., in Centennial Room at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Speaker: Paul Buikema, on lawn care and the chafer beetle. Info: 604931-3433 or margaret.manery@ gmail.com.
REGISTER NOW!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts small stamp auction, visitors welcome; viewing at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306. • Coquitlam River Watershed Society is at Coquitlam city hall between 4 and 8 p.m. for Earth Day to celebrate milestone for the launch of Healthy Watersheds, Healthy People: Our Action Plan for the Lower Coquitlam River Watershed. The day will include an open house to share the action plan for the Lower Coquitlam River Watershed, free outdoor (rain or shine) community yoga, an interactive art project and an evening guest speaker. Participation is free but registration is required for some activities due to space limitations. Info: www.coquitlamriverwatershed.ca.
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April 19th Sun Run RETURN Schedule Waterfront
Port Coquitlam Port Pitt Maple Port Moody Central Coquitlam Meadows Meadows Haney
1:00 pm 1:21 pm
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1:26 pm 1:32 pm 1:42 pm 1:46 pm 1:52 pm 2:15 pm
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STAGE 43 THEATRE
The soccer mom world Coquitlam-based Stage 43 mounts a comedy for its final play of the 2014-’15 season
GRAB A SEAT
Tickets for Secrets of a Soccer Mom are $22/$18 via the Evergreen Cultural Centre box office (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) by calling 604-927-6555 or visiting evergreenculturalcentre. ca. Seating for the show is cabaret-style.
JANIS WARREN
THE TRI-CITY NEWS
If there were one role that Coquitlam actor Lisa Pope MacDonald can relate to the most, the mom-of-two would choose “Nancy.” She’s the stereotypical, involved and very hardworking mother — one of three characters created by Kathleen Clark for her Secrets of a Soccer Mom. Though in real life her kids are more keen on baseball, Pope MacDonald said she often hears the trials and tribulations from other moms engrossed in the soccer world “and I think to myself,’ Oh, they’re just like Nancy!’ So I guess I have a pretty good idea of what they’re going through and how Nancy would react to similar situations of being constantly busy.” Secrets of a Soccer Mom is Pope MacDonald’s second show with the Coquitlambased Stage 43, which this and next month will close its “mother-themed” season with the comedy. (Last fall, it produced Mama Won’t Fly and, over the winter, it put on the tear-jerker Steel Magnolias.) Pope MacDonald, who is returning to the theatre scene after a two-year hiatus following the birth of her second child, said she looks forward to getting back into the swing of things. It’ll be her third time working with Stephen Torrence, who is directing his first play for Stage 43. A New Westminster resident, Torrence said he found the Secrets of a Soccer Mom script in a library a few years back and thought it would be
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Lisa Pope MacDonald plays Nancy in Secrets of a Soccer Mom, the season finale for the Stage 43 Theatrical Society. Directed by Stephen Torrence, the show runs at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre from April 23 to 25 and April 29 to May 2.
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fun to stage. He offered it to Stage 43 for consideration — mainly due to the demographic makeup of the Tri-Cities, being the third largest school district in the province — and they, too, thought it would work well locally. “The Tri-Cities is the heart of parent-participation sports,” Torrence said. “It seemed like such a good fit for the community.” But while the show is geared to moms, Secrets also appeals to teens, grandparents and men, “if only just to understand their wives,” Torrence said, with a laugh. Still, it’s not his first go at directing an all-female cast. Torrence and his wife have a company called Get Real Theatre and, in 2009, it qualified for a provincial spot after winning Best Production for Eleemosynary at the Greater Vancouver Zone Festival. That experience will help Stage 43 next month as Secrets is its entry to the Fraser Valley Zone Festival, which runs May 17 to 23 in Langley. And Torrence feels the show has a good shot. Not only are the three actors — Pope MacDonald, Julia Walmsley and Arsha Tahir — comfortable with each other and the material but Secrets is also skillfully stage managed Jess Piper Douglas, he said. “It’s a great production that will resonate with many people,” he said. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC
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Ballet Kelowna’s spring tour includes a stop in Coquitlam.
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A small ballet company in B.C. that was on shaky financial ground two years ago will wrap up its latest season with a spring tour that includes a stop in Coquitlam. The Evergreen Cultural Centre is the seventh out of nine dates for Ballet Kelowna’s Forward: A Mixed Repertory Programme, to be shown on Friday. And featured on its program are two world premieres and a company premiere. Former Royal Winnipeg Ballet dancer Shawn Housell will present a new work set to Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin while the company’s new artistic director, Simone Orlando, a former Ballet BC principal dancer, has a piece set to Mozart. The program also includes Jedidiah Duifhuis dancing to Byrd Music by the renowned choreographer James Kudelka, and the world premiere of Lee Dances, based on excerpts from three original works — Winter Journey (2006) by Orlando, Creaturehood (1996) by Hounsell and Dedications (2009) by Boston Ballet alumni Heather Myers— for the Clifford E. Lee Choreography Award. • Tickets for Ballet Kelowna on Friday, April 17 at 8 p.m. are $35/$30/$15 at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) by calling the box office at 604927-6555 or visiting evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
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Writer workshop in PM A mystery writer will talk about how to balance truth and lies in fiction at a workshop in Port Moody this weekend. Debra Purdy Kong of the popular Casey Holland novels will share her skills at the Kyle Centre (125 Kyle St.) on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The cost is $45. Call 604-469-4556 and quote Creative Writing Workshop #56308.
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The Rockies on silk JANIS WARREN THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Driving through the Rockies this week — en route from St. Albert to Port Moody for tomorrow night’s opening reception of her new exhibit — Samantha Williams-Chapelsky would have seen her favourite landscapes. The painter has had a lifelong love of the mountainous region between B.C. and Alberta, where she lives. “I love both sides of the border,” she said. “It’s very humbling.... to weave through those giant rock formations. I’m in awe.” But to capture the majestic scenery in her artwork, Williams-Chapelsky used an especially delicate canvas: silk. On a whim five years ago, the traditional acrylic and oil painter tried out some allnatural dyes and admired the effect. Not only was there an exciting lack of control to the dyes
TEEN HELP
As part of National Volunteer Week April 12 to 18, staff at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts are taking their hats off to the high school students on the centre’s Youth Arts Council. Celina Sewlochan, Elizabeth Wong, Sarah Wu and Kim Venn are among the 15 teens on this year’s council who organize youth-oriented events over the season, make recommendations for youth programming and represent the Maillardville hub. Its next teen event is Art after Dark on May 23. COURTESY OF PLACE DES ARTS
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The winner of the People’s Choice Award — and a $1,000 cheque — for this year’s Wearable Arts Awards will be announced during the exhibit opening receptions on Thursday. Award sponsor Fred Soofi, the owner of Pasta Polo Restaurant, will be on hand to dish out the coveted accolade to one of the garment makers. on the silk, but “it was just so beautiful. And when it’s done, it has a luminous quality to it.” Her display at the Port Moody Arts Centre (PMAC) will feature 30 silk pieces, most of them measuring 15 by 16 inches. There is also an 11-foot tall scarf plus a satin wedding dress that has no white showing through. On that item, the newlywed said, “It was a hap-
hazard project and it became a labour of love that I showcase a landscape on a huge dress. It was a neat concept.” Williams-Chapelsky said she wasn’t trying to make a political statement about marriage; rather, she wanted to focus more on the beauty of the Rockies on a large, precious fabric background. “With so many things cheaply made these days, there’s a lot to be said of hand-painted quality.” Williams-Chapelsky’s show, The Nature of Silk, will be exhibited in the Canadian Pacific and Suncor galleries at PMAC. Meanwhile, also launching Thursday in the 3D Gallery is a new exhibit by Squamish realist painter Jenna Robinson. The displays run until May 14. • The opening receptions take place at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.) on April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Call 604931-2008 or visit pomoarts.ca.
des Arts on Sunday. The free gathering at 1120 Brunette Ave. starts at 1:30 p.m. and includes working with exhibiting artist Amy Thompson, creating a pan flute with music teacher Sarah Kinsman and joining artist-inresidence Joy Kirkwood on her community banner project. Admission is free; however, registration is recommended by calling 604-664-1636 or visiting brownpapertickets.com/ event/772377.
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The Coquitlam RCMP Victim Services Program, with funding from the Department of Justice Canada, is proud to host a free and informative workshop to commemorate the 10th Annual National Victims of Crime Awareness Week.
Location: Coquitlam City Hall (3000 Guildford Way) Date and time: 6 pm to 9 pm on April 23rd, 2015 Dr. Jennifer Chan from UBC and Dr. Rebecca Cobb from SFU will be presenting on: • Societal impact and shift in values re: Equality & Respect • Maintaining balance in relationships – defining abuse and power imbalances • Styles of communication • Factors that hinder effective communication • Practical strategies in cultivating relationships and resolving conflict
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TEENS CAN SING
Teen songwriters in B.C. have the chance to audition this week in Port Moody for 2015 The Star Experience. Auditions will be held on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at Joe’s Atlantic Grill (2410 St. John’s St.) as part of Shaw TV’s songwriting competition. The Shaw program eveRIAthing is accepting online entries until May 31; however, contestants can also audition live at the eatery, which is giving away three $25 gift cards to the top entries. The winners will be named at the eveRIAthing Wall of Stars Awards Night on July 25. Visit everiathing.com.
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Mike Dangeli will talk about his professional and personal pursuits in Coquitlam next week.
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Aboriginal artist promotes health JANIS WARREN THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Mike Dangeli wears many hats. Not only is the Burnaby resident a commercially successful artist, he’s also a keen promoter of healthy thinking and living — be it among his students at St. Thomas Aquinas regional secondary school or from the Nisga’a First Nation or the Vancouver Police. At St. Thomas Aquinas, he works primarily with the aboriginal youth. For his all-ages Nisga’a group, Dangeli is on his 11th round of art mentorship, a program that also includes discussions about love and self-care. And with the VPD, he’s involved in “competency training. There’s so much us and them mentality,” Dangeli said, noting his eight-week sessions try to break down the stereotype often faced with First Nations people. Dangeli has other projects on the go as well. He and his wife, Mique’l, who was due to defend her PhD thesis in art history this week, lead a Northwest Coast First Nations mask-dancing company called Git Hayetsk. That, too, advo-
cates for a healthy balance in life and culture. And, soon, he’ll start his 21st totem pole — a carving he’s doing on spec. Next week, Dangeli will talk about his many professional and personal pursuits — and show a PowerPoint presentation — as part of Place des Arts’ Salon Speaker Series. A member of the Nisga’a, Tlingit, Tsetsaut and Tsimshian Nations, who also has dual Canadian and American citizenship, Dangeli said he looks forward to sharing his passions to the Coquitlam crowd and explaining his “traditionalmodern” artist techniques. The Alaskan native will also talk about his past shows, including a two-man presentation he did recently with his adopted brother (a lawyer and professor in Lethbridge) in which they creatively indigenized The Beatles; their show was called Abbey Red Road. • Tickets to hear Mike Dangeli speak at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) on Thursday, April 23 are $5 by calling 604-6641636 or visiting brownpapertickets.com. jwarren@tricitynews.com
The city of Coquitlam is hosting a ballroom dancing course for beginners starting next week. Instructor Kathy Bramley will lead the low-impact aerobic class at Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St.) at 12:15 p.m., teaching waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha-cha and rhumba over eight weeks. The cost is $45. To register, call 604-927-4386.
STROKE SING
People who have suffered a stroke or have challenges with speech can join The Singing Project in Port Coquitlam. Run by the PoCo Stroke Recovery Branch, the group meets on Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (behind PoCo city hall). There is no charge to participate. Call co-ordinator Deanna MacKinnon at 604-8123219 or email portcoquitlamstrokerecovery@ gmail.com. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC
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Learn about traditional First Nations art from a master carver & artist! Mike Dangeli is a renowned carver and artist of the Nisga’a, Tlingit, Tsetsaut and Tsimshian Nations whose work is collected and exhibited throughout North America and Europe. His works include masks, drums, regalia, paintings and limited edition silk-screened prints, as well as 20 totem poles and a 30-foot ocean going canoe. Mike will discuss the traditions and techniques of his art form and give a carving demonstration.
SING A HYMN
The first meeting of the Dogwood Hymns Sing Group will be held in Coquitlam next week. And singers wanting to be part of the new ensemble can learn more on Monday, April 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St.). All denominations are welcome. Call 604-9362263 or email artistarcadia@gmail.com.
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Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox secondary Ravens (red) defeated Clayton Heights secondary 60-0 last Thursday. Fox has been dominant in the first two games of the high school rugby season, outscoring their opponents by a total of 104-5.
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Ravens dominant in early match ups GaRy McKenna The Tri-CiTy News
It has been a busy week for the Tri-City’s high school rugby squad. Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Ravens notched their second win of the regular season after taking down Clayton Heights 60-0 last Thursday. Fox has been rolling so far this season, putting up 104 points
while only allowing five in two games, putting the team at the top of the their division. Meanwhile, the Gleneagle Talons are vying for the top spot after going 2-0 in their first two games of the season. The Coquitlam club defeated Port Moody last week by a score of 32-13 and are gearing up for a Thursday night tilt against the Dr. Charles Best secondary Blue Devils.
The Blue Devils are 1-1 so far this season, after dropping their opening match against the Ravens last week. The team bounced back on Thursday when they defeated Port Moody, a team that is still looking for its first win, in a low scoring 14-10 affair. The Centennial secondary Centaurs are currently 0-1 this season and will take on Terry Fox Thursday night.
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Three Tri-City teams have locked up a berth at the Fraser Valley AAA girls high school soccer playoffs when the regional tournament begins next month. Coquitlam’s Dr. Charles Best secondary Blue Devils
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But while three Tri-City teams have already secured their post-season position, the bottom clubs in the division are still battling for the fourth and final spot. Several games will be played next week to determine which one of the three teams will move forward with a playoff berth. Monday night saw all of the squads battling for position in the competitive division. The Blue Devils squared off against Port Coquitlam’s
Ravens in a match featuring the two undefeated teams, with the Coquitlam squad taking down the PoCo rivals 4-0. Meanwhile, Port Moody’s Heritage Woods notched its third win of the season, shutting out the Centaurs 3-0. The Talons grabbed their first win of the season when they defeated the Riverside secondary Rapids by a score of 2-0. The Centennial Centaurs improved their odds of making it into the playoffs last Thursday, when the team
defeated the Talons 4-1 at Cunnings Field. Also on Thursday, the Terry Fox Ravens shut out Riverside 1-0, while Best took down the Heritage Woods Kodiaks 3-2. Heritage Woods’ two goals were the only ones scored against the Blue Devils during the regular season. All of the teams will get back at it next week, when a handful of games will be played to decide seeding ahead of the Fraser Valley playoffs, which begin next month.
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SD43 ATHLETICS
Como Lake relays are today Elementary school race kicks off at 3 p.m.
Tri-City students in Grades 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 turn out, the race will be held over two days (April 15 and April 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. The Como Lake Relay Committee would like to remind walkers and runners that the trails will be very crowded. Residents are welcome to attend and cheer on the student athletes. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @GMcKennaTC
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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.
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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
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Interested candidates should send an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889
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
8794 1423-1516 Dayton St 3402-3428 Harper Rd (even) 3425-3450 Horizon Dr 1502-1510 Shoreview Pl
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED
CARRIERS NEEDED
8790 1266-1299 Creekstone Terr 1266-1319 Hollybrook St 3336-3361 Leston Ave 3347-3361 Mason Ave (odd) 1280-1311 Sadie Cres
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Only those of interest will be contacted.
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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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 benefits 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
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
TRADES, TECHNICAL
GLAZIER
Delta Glass requires full time dependable person to install glass, mirrors and shower doors. Person must be dependable, physically fit & mechanically inclined. Prefer min. 1 year experience. Valid driver’s license.
Wage Negotiable, Good Benefits. Email resume: sales@deltaglass.ca
F/T COOK, $17-22/hr. Kisoya Restaurant 1475 Prairie Ave, PoCo. kisoyahr@gmail.com
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LABOURERS
PRODUCTION & Machine Operators needed for 24/7 food production facility. Must be reliable, hard working, with good English communication skills and able to work all shifts. These are Full Time entrylevel positions with opportunity for growth. Resumes may be dropped off in person: Northern Gold Foods, 1725 Coast Meridian Road, Port Coquitlam.
WAREHOUSE WORKER / DRIVER
We are an industry leader of building products, located in Surrey, and we are growing. The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, and the benefits are excellent. Top notch warehouse worker / driver with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to do heavy lifting is required for immediate start. Mon. - Fri. If you are dedicated, have leadership ability and are looking for good solid employment send your resume: Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com
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PERSONAL SERVICES 182
Piano Drums Guitar Abacus English Ukulele Group lessons WWW.THEMUSICCENTRE.CA
175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
by D. Wong, CPA-CGA Free consultation & estimates F Prior year’s taxes F Business & Individuals F Rentals, Seniors F Weekend Appts F Personalized Service
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Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
INCOME TAX. TAJ DAMJI 604-781-0315. Pickup delivery in Tri City Free. Singles $45 Couples $80. No limit on number of slips.
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS
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Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620
Prompt Delivery Available
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
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AFFORDABLE Home Reno’s Suites, Kitchens, Baths, Flooring, Landscape. Call Roberto for a free quote 604-961-5156
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ELECTRICAL
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
FREE ESTIMATES
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GARDENING
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau
•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates
Brad 778-552-3900 . Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280
GIN GARDENER - Landscaping, Garden Care, Power Raking, Trimming & Paving Stones. 20 Yrs Exp. Reasonable Rates 604-781-1953 or 604-725-5561
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
CLEAN UP S Hedge Trim S Lawn Cuts S Tree Pruning Yard Maintenance Insured S Guaranteed John 778-867-8785 WE BUILD YOUR Veggie Garden! we design, build, and plant. You can enjoy the bounty! ALSO: weeding, leaf and yard cleanup. 778-953-1987, epicbackyards.net epicbackyards@gmail.com
PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
(604)465-1311
meadowslandscapesupply.com
Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
242
DESIGN
✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
CONTRACTORS
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
UNIQUE CONCRETE
GARDENING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
7 Days / Week
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed
CONCRETE & PLACING
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.
TAX RETURNS
Kristy 604.488.9161
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
CONCRETE & PLACING
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
604 - 254 - 1482
MAREK & JOANNA BRAGIEL Tri-City Business Centre 3rd flr 2300-2850 Shaughnessy St. 604-338-2513
Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HERFORT CONCRETE
TAX PREPARATION
Current and overdue Over 15yrs exp. Starting at $50.00 per return Free check-up of last year return
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
FENCING
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing. Grants Home Maint 604-936-2808.
1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. Block retaining wall. Reasonable rates. Harry 604-719-1212, 604-306-1714 .Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
300
LANDSCAPING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
MOVING & STORAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
FIVE STAR ROOFING
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
All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
REAL ESTATE 627
JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757
~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-728-3009
info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com
RENTALS
604-537-4140
.Highland Turf
NO Wood byproducts used
RENO & REPAIR
all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
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”
17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
604-465-3189 317
If I can’t do it It can’t be done
SUNDECKS
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
✶Dump Site Now Open✶
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
Robert J. O’Brien
604-728-5643
$59.00 Per Ton
INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
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MOVING & STORAGE
750 . Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
TILING
373B
COMPLETE TILE INSTALLATION & SERVICE, 36 Yrs exp. Call Frank for a free estimate (604)816-1664
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
BIG
19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows
D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
www.paylesspropainting.com
Scott 604-891-9967
604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $845 Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
www.paintspecial.com
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.
Running this ad for 10yrs
Find all the help you need in the Home Services section
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour
Westwood Corporate Centre
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
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PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005 BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373 POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
SmithConstruction.ca (35)Years of Success in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
(3)Year Warrantee & Guarantee
604-939-6929
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
Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
or small...
PORT COQUITLAM 1 bdrm ground level suite, walk to all amens. Avail May 1st. $775 +utils. 604-454-4761.
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Polo Club Apartments
LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
SUITES, LOWER
COQUITLAM Nice, quiet, renovated 3 bdrm ground floor with hardwood floors, F/P & W/D. N/P, N/S. $1150 + half utils. Call 604-809-9850.
Ref’s & Credit check req’d
TREE SERVICES
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. Best Value In Town, Book Now For Super Savings. 778.245.9069
Any project,
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Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 Bedroom Available $810/mo. No Pets
Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
604.465.7713
Impeccably Clean!
Pay-Less Pro Painting
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING
APARTMENT/CONDO
Derek Manor
604-465-1311
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222
Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers
604-941-5452; 604-944-7889
374
Meadows Landscape Supply
The Scrapper
2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam
www.pro-accpainting.com
SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
HOME REPAIRS
372
Ph: 604-942-4383
MISC SERVICES
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
(604)936-5755
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. Best Value In Town, Book Now For Super Savings. 778.245.9069
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.
B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.
When QUALITY Matters
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
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- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting
Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers
Sorry no pets.
PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
845
14179 Reichenback Rd
Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
Pitt Meadows Marina
Coquitlam:
Repair, Replace, Remodel...
SPECIALIZING IN
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
Onsite Manager
706
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
TOTAL RENOVATIONS
• Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771
HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC
www.affordablemoversbc.com
“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience
STORAGE
2005 TOYOTA ECHO hatch back, auto, A/C, new tires, good cond. $2500. 604-465-2391.
• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
AFFORDABLE MOVING
Residential & Commercial
749
TRANSPORTATION
HAMMOND organ model 146 excellent condition, bench, music books. $400 obo. 604-531-8675
RUBBISH REMOVAL EXTRA CHEAP
RENTALS
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
.give and take tree service 778.872.8406
PETS 477
PETS
Additional info......604-944-2963
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 6 weeks old. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th. Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $850-$1250. 604-765-0453 SIBERIAN HUSKY, male, needs a good home. Fenced yard a must. Ph: (604)866-2934 (Langley)
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506
APPLIANCES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
560
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.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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HOMES FOR RENT
SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE
Fully Furnished & Equipped or Unfurnished Based on Your Needs.
Short Term or Long term! Hotel Living
Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2050/mo. or negotiable Available NOW or April 15.
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Public Notice Proposed Rogers Communications Inc 30m Telecommunications Tower SUBJECT: ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC FILE # W3521 GOLDEN DT 30m Telecommunications Tower This proposed site will provide enhanced wireless voice and data services to the central area of Golden between the Kicking Horse and Columbia Rivers. There are no suitable co-location opportunities within the vicinity of the proposed location. Location: 912 15th Street South, Golden Coordinates: N 51° 17’ 25.8”, W 116° 57’ 56.5” - Site is zoned C-3 The facility will include a locked equipment shelter within the 20m x 23.6m leased area within a fenced compound that will be secure from public access via lock and key. All necessary Transport Canada and NAV Canada approvals will be obtained by Rogers Communications Inc and its agents and provided upon request to any members of the community. With respect to this matter, the public is invited to provide written comments by May 07, 2015 to the contact information shown below. Please include a return address. CAVALIER LAND LTD ATTN: Michael Cameron 400 - 440 2 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 5E9 comments@cavalierland.ca If you have and questions regarding the policies and installation of telecommunications facilities please contact: Industry Canada - Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Okanagan-Kootenay Office 1726 Dolphin Avenue, Room 603 Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R9 1-800-667-3780 kelowna.district@ic.gc.ca If you have any Zoning related questions for the Town of Golden, please contact: The Town of Golden ATTN: Phil Armstrong 810 9th Avenue South, Box 350 Golden, BC V0A 1H0 phil.armstrong@golden.ca
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THE following vehicles have been seized and will be sold or disposed of on/or after April 22, 2015 in Port Coquitlam to recover debt of Bill Huskey of $23,000 + costs of storage/seizure/sale: 1964 Chevrolet vin D4C144S182951, 1986 Porsche vin WPOAAO950GN154236 WITNESS TO MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON January 19, 2015 Anyone witnessing or having any information relating to a motor vehicle accident, which occurred on January 19, 2015 at or near Tupper Avenue and Woolridge Street in the City of Coquitlam, BC involving a 2007 Ford Freestyle, please contact Spraggs & Co. Law Corporation at 604-464-3333.
PAINTING
Residential Exterior & Interior
778-858-7252
www.expresspainting.ca
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