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local pharmacist is hoping her professional body will reverse course on a provincial plan to expand the role of technicians in B.C. pharmacies. Bev Harris, a longtime Coquitlam resident and antismoking advocate, has found herself in the midst of provincial debate on the role of pharmacists and pharmacy techs that will culminate next week. The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia drafted bylaw revisions that would allow for pharmacy technicians to be included in its membership, and the college board voted in June to move ahead with its plan to regulate pharmacy technicians. Harris is a board member who opposed the changes and helped circulate a petition that received more than 500 signatures from pharmacists across the province who were concerned enough about the changes to demand their professional college hold a special Paul vanPeenen/NOW meeting on the subject. “The main issue is really safe- Bev Harris fears pharmacies could view the chance to have pharmacy techs fill prescriptions as a cost-saving move. ty. We’re really concerned about load as they adjust to an expanded role in clinical 2,000 hours in the last three years. safety because it’s the little care activities. New technicians can take accredited training things,” she said, explaining how drug interactions Harris said she and others don’t dispute the need programs that are approximately eight months in can easily be missed if a patient has a lengthy prefor pharmacy techs and would like to see their roles length. scription history. augmented — but with safety in mind. The target date to begin regulating pharmacy “One of the main ones is Coumadin, which is a “We definitely love techs. We couldn’t survive technicians is Dec. 31. blood thinner. It reacts with everything. If you have without them. What we’d like is for them to be certiPharmacists, however, will be required to sign off a patient that comes in and gets some ginkgo off the fied, not regulated,” she said, adding that jurisdicon all new and refill prescriptions, and will still be natural food shelf, it would likely lead up to a huge responsible for checking if a prescription is appropri- tions in the United States require techs to have two bleeding problem.” years of education to better understand drug comate drug therapy. This would have a massive impact on more than ponents and interactions. The fear, Harris said, is just patients, Harris said. “They say pharmacy techs will take care of the that drugstores and phar“One out of four admistechnical functions, and pharmacists will look after macies will see the move as sions in hospitals, they “We definitely love techs. We the cognitive functions. But we have difficulty separan opportunity to reduce track that to medication. ating those two.” costs. The cost to the health-care couldn’t survive without them. Harris explained it like this: The pharmacy tech “What they could do is system with just one misWhat we’d like is for them to be will hand a pharmacist a bottle and tell the pharmaput in pharmacy techs, not take can be huge.” certified, not regulated.” cist what it contains. But the pharmacist hasn’t seen have as many pharmacists The college intends to the original prescription, put it in the computer, and reduce their costs,” change the scope of techensured the dosage is correct and checked it against she said, adding that techs nicians’ practice to allow Bev Harris a patient’s history. make between $16 and $18 for a greater role behind Coquitlam Pharmacist “We’re authorizing something that we haven’t an hour, while pharmacists the pharmacy counter. seen the steps of something all the way along,” she are paid $40 per hour. Regulated techs will have said. “The other difficulty independent authority, In the meantime, Harris says she’s been receiving we have, too, is in the liability, if something goes responsibility and liability to prepare, process and e-mails of support from pharmacists throughout the wrong. Supposedly the technicians would be liable compound prescriptions. province. for their part of it, but we would be liable as well. That would also include taking verbal prescripThe debate has been heated among college memWhere does a court come down on that?” tions from practitioners, ensuring prescriptions are bers, and some are not happy Harris has been speakThat’s why more than 500 pharmacists have complete and authentic, ensuring the accuracy of a ing out about the shift. signed a petition to force the college to hold a speprepared prescription and conducting administrative This is the first time a special meeting has been cial board meeting on Tuesday to revisit the issue of functions like prescription transfer to and receipt called for the college board, and Harris knows regulating pharmacy techs. from other pharmacies. they’re now in uncharted waters. The college’s website says regulation is part of a Current technicians can undergo a voluntary “We’ll see what happens,” she said. “I’m not sure national initiative to create a new health-care profesregulation process involving several exams. 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Coquitlam residents have participated in Terry Fox runs in Port Coquitlam and Port Moody for years, but now, they have one in their own community — in Mundy Park. On Monday, the PoCobased Terry Fox Foundation announced that a Terry Fox run will take place in Mundy Park this September. “The foundation is so excited to have a run take place in Coquitlam this year,” Donna White, provincial director for the foundation’s BC/Yukon division, said in a press release. “We are always honoured when new communities come on board and host their own event, and we are thrilled

to have it in addition to the Hometown Port Coquitlam and Port Moody events happening in the Tri-Cities this year.” Local resident Donna Louie has volunteered to organize the event. “We really could not have asked for a better person to organize the first-ever run in Coquitlam,” said Clare Adams, fundraising and administrative co-ordinator for the foundation and a columnist for The NOW. “Donna’s enthusiasm and passion for Terry’s message is infectious and I don’t doubt she’ll make this a great success, but we do still need to

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Cost concerns stall plan to eliminate red tape John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Coquitlam Coun. Linda Reimer’s move to set up a commission to eliminate red tape at City Hall has been put on the back burner. Council voted Monday to refer Reimer’s notice of motion to a future strategic priorities administration and protective services committee meeting, due to concerns over staff duplication and costs. “We are going to have some serious budget problems this year — we need to know how much this is going to cost,” said Coun. Mae Reid, adding, “To bring on something that’s this comprehensive at this time, I think it’s a little too much to ask of staff.” Reimer modelled her notice of motion after a simi-

Linda Reimer lar initiative undertaken in Winnipeg in 2004, a move costing that city $95,000. That commission established 29 recommendations to streamline processes in the Manitoba capital, including changing certain bylaws, making City Hall more accessible and giving bureaucrats more

leeway in procurement. “Although I acknowledge we need bylaws to protect health and safety, I think that too much regulation is harmful,” Reimer said. “The reduction of red tape should be an important component of our economic development strategy. We’re a growing community and we should streamline now before it becomes too difficult.” But according to city manager Peter Steblin, the city is already in the process of reviewing a number of its policies in the areas of customer service, development applications and industrial land uses, among others. That fact, coupled with the unknown costs associated with a Coquitlam commission, left some councillors suggesting that the commission would be too taxing on

staff time and an unnecessary burden on limited city resources. “I, too, am concerned that there’s a lot of other stuff happening in the community and a lot of other budget pressures and priorities,” said Coun. Selina Robinson. In terms of the makeup of the proposed committee, Reimer had suggested the inclusion of various residents’ associations, investors, major business owners, volunteers, city staff and those working in the non-profit sector. That type of consortium didn’t sit well with Coun. Lou Sekora, who suggested that various parties on the proposed commission could act more out of self interest than anything else. “This looks like a piggyback for a little publicity stunt,” he said.

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Bawn B. hiked and took long walks with her dog before she was hit in a car crash (the defendant went through a red light and struck her right front fender). After the accident, she suffered ongoing back pain, especially when sitting for a long time, walking up stairs and going on longer walks. She moved to a smaller acreage and needed help with chores. It turned out that Bawn had degenerative arthritis before the accident (even though she had no symptoms), which the accident hastened and aggravated. However, even without the accident, the arthritis would most likely have started to soon cause her pain and stiffness anyway. Is the defendant (and ICBC) still responsible for her injuries? If you have a pre-existing medical condition, BC courts look at two different legal principles to determine how damages should be assessed.

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In a “thin skull” situation, the pre-existing condition makes you more susceptible to injury, but if you weren’t involved in the accident, it would not flare up and cause symptoms. Here, the defendant must take you as they find you. If you have a thinner skull than average (and the average skull would not have cracked in the accident), so be it – the defendant must still compensate you for all your losses flowing from your fractured skull. On the other hand, in a “crumbling skull” situation, the defendant isn’t responsible for all your post-accident symptoms. If you have a pre-existing arthritic condition which is aggravated by the accident, and ICBC proves that you likely would suffer arthritis symptoms in future, ICBC isn’t liable for all your losses. The idea is that the law aims to put you back in the same position you were in before the accident (in so far as money can do that) – but not to put you in a better position. Typically, the court deducts a percentage off the total damages to reflect the “contingency” (probability) that the pain and limited movement would show up regardless of the accident.

deduction was appropriate because her degenerative condition was “severe.” Damages for her pain and suffering, which were assessed at $55,000, were reduced by 25%; her total compensation amounted to some $93,000. With Cheri-Lynne G., however, the BC Supreme Court deducted only 10%. Hit head-on by a street sweeper, she suffered injuries to her ribs and left shoulder plus a sprain to her neck and back. At the time, she was a skating instructor. Before the accident, she had mild degeneration in her cervical spine that caused her to miss some work. After the accident, she also hurt her knee rollerblading and took three months off work. Soon after returning to work, she found a new administrative position because she couldn’t do her job as a skating instructor as well as before. The court concluded that Cheri-Lynne’s duties as a skating instructor were aggravated by the injuries she received in the car crash. But, the court said, there was also a “real and signiﬁcant chance that the plaintiff’s pre-existing injuries and the injury suffered after the accident would have shortened the plaintiff’s career as a skating instructor, regardless of the injuries from the accident.” Damages for her pain and suffering were assessed at $67,500 ($75,000 minus 10%); her total award was just under $100,000. If you’re injured in a car crash or other accident, consult your lawyer, even if you were bothered by a painful pre-existing condition.

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Re: “Only immigrants with job offers should be allowed in,” letter to the editor, Friday, July 2. If Ms. Thomason has an issue with the commitment Canada shares with other developed countries, perhaps she should read the 1951 UN Convention that Canada signed along with those other countries, and check out the 1967 protocol. We take in a fair and equitable number To The of refugees, as do all the countries that signed the convention agreement. I can’t imagine why anyone would need to declare refugee status if they had a safe job environment in the country they were fleeing, particularly with highly qualified trained professionals, who are a large portion of the refugees who enter our borders. As our national birth rate drops off we need the added increase in population to support a thriving economy, and I have not met any legitimate immigrants who haven’t been very appreciative of our support. They are amongst the hardest working of our employed, and our protectionist professional groups

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each towels usually feature colourful patterns that reinforce our idea of being near the ocean as time spent being free, on vacation, without a care in the world. But the beach towels a non-profit group is leaving at Vancouver’s Kits Beach are anything but warm and fuzzy. Their fabric may be soft, but their message is hard-hitting. Emblazoned across each towel is the slogan “You’re probably not expecting to drown today.” We hope the message doesn’t put a damper on anyone’s trip to the beach, now that July’s hot, sunny weather is finally here. If it helps prevent just one drowning or other water-related fatality, however, the message will be worth the minor stress it may cause beach goers. Preventable, the organization leaving the towels on the beach, claims about 60 people a year die in B.C. from drowning — half of them children and youth. One almost died Wednesday in Surrey, a two-year-old girl who was found floating face down in a backyard pool. A family friend who heard the girl’s mother scream, however, was able to resuscitate the child using CPR skills he learned 26 years ago. Without his intervention, the girl may not have survived. With last weekend’s headlines including a fatal crash involving a houseboat and a speed boat on Shuswap Lake, and a string of drownings in Ontario, the message of safety on the water obviously needs to be heard. Preventable’s approach is blunt, but so are the Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Drinking Driving Counterattack ads we see on TV each Christmas. They’re unpleasant to watch, but surely save lives by reminding people to think about safety and how their actions can impact others. For years, we’ve used the term “accident” to refer to car crashes, drownings and other incidents that cause people to die. Preventable reminds us that many so-called accidents didn’t need to happen, and that the best time to think about consequences is before taking action, not after. With that in mind, enjoy your time at the beach, but don’t forget to pack your common sense.

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The carbon tax also went up on July 1. It rose any people in British Columbia feel both from 3.33 cents per litre to 4.45 cents per litre for dismayed and betrayed by the HST. It is a gasoline, and 3.84 cents per litre to 5.11 cents per $2-billion shift in hidden sales taxes from litre for diesel. Families will be paying more to drive business to consumers done by a government that their kids to soccer practice, and businesses will pass said sales tax harmonization was not on the radar their cost increase to families in the form of higher screen during the most recent election. prices for everything from food to clothing. True, government reduced income taxes to soften Following the pattern of great fanfare for a tax cut the blow of the tax shift, but meanwhile, it increased then slipping a tax increase in on the other taxes. If government cuts one tax sly, the government announced a resithen raises another, people are no better dential energy credit equal to the B.C. off. If the government wants to honestly portion of the HST, to lower home heatclaim families are better off with the ing costs for families. HST, it must get rid of the other taxes Maureen Bader What did it do next? It increased a and reduce the overall HST burden. tax on BC Hydro bills, the rate rider, The HST, which kicked in on July 1, from one to four per cent. As a result, brings together the seven-per-cent provBC Hydro customers won’t benefit from the full incial sales tax (PST) with the five-per-cent goods seven-per-cent tax break. Just to add insult to injury, and services tax (GST) for one “harmonized” 12-perfamilies will pay the federal portion of the HST on cent sales tax. the rate rider. When the HST was first announced, the Canadian The Medical Services Premium (MSP), or health Taxpayers Federation recommended the provincial tax, also went up in 2010 and will go up again in government protect families from this tax shift by 2011 and every year after that. On Jan. 1, 2010, the reducing other taxes to offset the impact. The govhealth tax went up by six per cent, from $648 to ernment partially agreed and increased the basic $684 per year for individuals, and from $1,290 to personal income tax exemption from $9,373 to $1,368 per year for families. On Jan. 1, 2011, the $11,000. However, they are still hitting families with health tax will go up again, to $726 per year for other tax increases.

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individuals and $1,452 for families. At this rate, the health tax will double in nine years. The government claims families will be better off with the HST because prices will go down over time — oh, except when government is doing the pricing. One example is the PST on liquor, which will fall from 10 to seven per cent under harmonization. Don’t raise your glass in celebration too soon folks, because the government will increase the wholesale markup on alcohol to keep its tax grab the same. The government’s claim that people will be better off with the HST is difficult to square in the face of these other tax hikes. To ensure families are better off, government must reduce the total family tax burden — sly tricks won’t do. The government must eliminate additional taxes like the carbon tax and the health tax, and reduce the burden of the HST by reducing the harmonized rate from 12 to 10 per cent. The possibilities for protecting families from the tax shift are endless, unlike people’s patience with government’s tax sleight of hand.

Maureen Bader is B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

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Story on positive thinking a downer

Seeing as most of the village was built on a flood plain, you have the unique ability to either use a car or canoe when using the underground parking at SilverCity theatres. Lucille Starr Drive is not only a nice cross street, it is also a salmon spawning habitat, maybe the only road in the world to be deemed such. All sarcasm aside, one would be hard-pressed to find anything French about the village other than its name and some of the street signs. And development has taken precedence over heritage. Editor I despair the thought of what the village will look like in another 10 to 15 years. Neil Swanson Coquitlam

It is also a village that has become extremely adaptable to the changing times. I take my out-oftown visitors on a cultural tour along Brunette Avenue, pointing out the main heritage buildings and sites — Mackin House Museum, the 7-Eleven (circa 1980), the Hells Angels clubhouse, the boarded-up and burned-out shells of houses, the several empty and overgrown lots. I like to point out to them that Brunette Avenue is the only road in the Lower Mainland that is dug up and repaved every two years whether it needs to be To The or not. The crowning jewel is Mackin Park, located in the heart of the village. At one time it was an eyesore due to an overabundance of trees, flowering bushes and large expanses of grassy fields. There are a few trees left, but thankfully the expansion of King Edward Avenue will have the desired effect of getting rid of a great many of them. Mackin Park is also home to the Coquitlam Little League Baseball Mackin Yards, which is one of the finest ball fields in the Lower Mainland. The aforementioned King Edward Avenue has led to some unique changes to the Little League games. A pedestrian overpass is being built from third base to home plate. If they want to steal third base from second, they can either take the bus or a cab.

Re: “Students study how to be happy,” Friday, July 2. I’m deeply disappointed in the staff at Mary Hill Elementary adopting Covey’s principles into the curriculum. The damaging effects of applying these principles to psychological well-being later in life are well-documented in the scientific literature. We need to foster rational and critical thinking skills necessary for success in today’s world; not promote jargon-laden, feel-good drivel designed to fill the coffers of unscrupulous hucksters. Perhaps the middle schools could incorporate Barbara Ehrenreich’s book, Bright-sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America, to dismantle the damage done by this absurd approach to education. Ron Gordon Port Moody

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Development trampling heritage in Maillardville Having moved to Maillardville over 15 years ago, I have become acutely aware of its cultural and historical heritage. There are some unique and intrinsic values to this village that many people are not fully aware and/or appreciative of.

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studies from countless independent scientists around the globe. Everywhere there are open-net salmon farms, wild salmon and trout struggle through viral, bacterial and parasitic outbreaks propagated by industry; it’s that simple. The solution to the problem is in closed containment, which will separate the large, sedentary farm fish populations, their waste and their disease, from the open ocean. This technology has been available for years and has proven successful to many small operators along the coast and elsewhere. What’s more is that the jobs in this industry are not lost, but moved onto land where they don’t affect the jobs of countless others who depend on wild salmon. Graham Girard Coquitlam

Fish farms a hazard

HST good for B.C.

Re: “Research on fish farms is not light years away,” letter to the editor, Friday, June 18. Misguided and uneducated comments like this do little but muddy the waters in a complicated issue. Salmon farming using antiquated open-net technology has been shown worldwide to cause significant adverse impacts on wild fish populations. We’re not talking about one rogue scientist from B.C.’s wilderness (who just happened to be presented an honourary doctorate from SFU for her work on the subject), but decades of peer-reviewed research and

In a competitive global marketplace, the HST will create direct and indirect cost savings for British Columbia business operators. These savings will allow business operators to drop their prices and that will enhance their ability to gain a market share from their competitors in Alberta and the U.S. The savings from the HST will also allow British Columbia businesses to invest in new equipment to grow their businesses, hire more British Columbians and become more productive. Trudy Gordon Burnaby

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Wesbild Holdings has rededicated its building on Clarke Street in Port Moody to the SHARE Family & Community Services Society. The 12,000-square-foot building was originally dedicated five years ago after Wesbild bought the former industrial building and renovated it to suit SHARE’s needs, according to a press release. “As an organization with a number of staff that live and work in the Tri-Cities, we are delighted to be able to give back through SHARE,” said Kevin Layden, Wesbild’s president and CEO. The building is now home to SHARE’s food bank, family resource centre, counselling and community development services.

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Reid Developments Ltd. of Coquitlam won a firstplace prize at the inaugural renOVATION awards, hosted by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association. The award, for Best Exterior Renovation, Whole House, was for a project in Vancouver.

PoCo Bowl celebrates 60 years Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com

ive cents per game. That was the wage Brian Madaski’s parents paid him to set pins at the family bowling alley in the 1960s. Today, Madaski owns Port Coquitlam Bowl, which celebrated its 60th birthday in June. Built in 1950 by the Beattie and Froland families, the McAllister Avenue alley has been a mainstay in the PoCo community for decades. In 1959, Madaski’s parents and grandmother bought the six-lane business and made it their own. The family added eight more lanes in the 1960s. And to the relief of young Madaski, they also installed automatic pin setting. “Memories of setting the pins aren’t necessarily good memories. That was a difficult job. It was scary because some of those guys throw very, very hard so the pins are flying around. You’d get hit by a pin sometimes. It toughens you up,” said Madaski, who did the manual job for nearly 10 years. “And at one time in the late ’50s and early ’60s, almost every boy in town was a pinsetter, a pin boy. That’s how they made their money. That was a big deal. We had dozens and dozens of guys set pins because you needed that many. We still have staff here that used to set pins, too.” A few decades later, the family con-

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business. Like Madaski, McPhee emphasizes how the warm family atmosphere sets the tone for bowlers of all ages and abilities. As one example, she said a group of bowlers has hosted their own annual match for nearly 50 years, since they never won at other tournaments. They continue to meet each May, and now their children and grandchildren are involved. The losers of the tourney become beer openers for the next year. In another specialty event, McPhee worked with Madaski to launch a three-day bowling clinic for autistic teenage boys last year. “It was just the most amazing experience. We were all in tears. These kids wanted it so bad. They had never had the chance to be in a group sport that they could be accepted as an equal,” she said. “Eight of those boys joined our league this year. They’re all autistic, and we were able to integrate them right into the league … Some of the mothers have come and said these kids’ lives have been opened up. They’re different people now. From a coaching perspective, those are amazing things.” It’s connections like these that keep McPhee driving to PoCo Bowl from her Langley home five times per week. “It’s a community. That’s basically what it amounts to. It becomes part and parcel.”

having a good time. Then there’s that tinued their upgrades with automatic serious side where there’s tournament scoring. And last year, they revamped events and you get nervous and it’s the place with brand new bowling exciting,” Madaski said. “We try to lanes. make it all happen.” “Every year, we continue to do This inclusive approach seems to be something to keep it as up to date as working, since about 100,000 patrons we can. We can’t add on anymore, so visit the lanes each year. we just want to be the best little bowlWhat sets the local business aside ing centre we can be,” Madaski said. from other bowling alleys is how much “We want to be thought of as a the staff truly care, said Madaski. family-friendly place. We don’t serve “We really care alcohol and we don’t about the sport. We want to, so it’s a safe care about the indusplace, especially for “We don’t serve try. We are committed teenagers. It’s hard to find a safe place. Even alcohol and we don’t to the youth of our We are commitmalls aren’t neceswant to, so it’s a safe sport. ted to our coaches. sarily a safe place for place, especially for We send our coaches kids. But here, people to every event we can drop their kids off, teenagers.” can where they can and an hour or two improve their skills hours later, they can in coaching. We send pick them up. That’s Brian Madaski kids to Canadian a big part of our busiPoCo Bowl championships ness.” almost every year,” Another importsaid Madaski, a board ant aspect is the member for Bowl Canada. company’s commitment to the com“This all happens because you have munity. PoCo Bowl fundraises for a bowling centre that cares and is preschools, sports groups, companies and pared to provide all kinds of practice charities. The business has especially time. We have coaches that care and close connections with Variety — the want the kids to be able to be their Children’s Charity, and has raised best.” more than $150,000 for the cause. Dianne McPhee is one of those The Madaski family also aims to coaches. A volunteer at Port accommodate a wide spectrum of Coquitlam Bowl for the past 12 years, bowlers. she recently compiled a 160-page book “There’s casual bowling where highlighting the history of the local you’re just rolling balls down and

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“Why does my photinia bush have dark red their cars over it. months for good coverage — though friends spots on the leaves? Is it the wet weather?” Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) is also good in who look on white clover as a weed might be Pat Pryce happy to have you dig plants out of their lawns. shade and has spectacular four-inch spikes of Maple Ridge If garden centres can’t help with clover seed, bright blue flowers (sometimes pink or white) in spring. But the quickest shade I suggest you try www.oscseeds. This is fungal leaf spot — and yes, you’re carpeter of anything I’ve mencom. right, Pat. It’s quite common on photinias in tioned so far is creeping Jenny This is a Canadian company prolonged wet weather. — especially when started from based in Ontario. It offers several You can deal with it organically by pruning plants. Unfortunately, it’s also lawn alternatives. But I should great at jumping border edges. But the bush so that air moves through the centre mention that crown vetch is on and also raking up and garbaging fallen leaves. its golden form is quite beautiful. invasive plant lists, and sweet Neither will eliminate fungal spores blowing in If your lawn is very shady and woodruff has become a nightmare your soil wants to make moss, why from non-gardening neighbours, but will stop for many gardeners. Branching Out not let it? Moss doesn’t stand hard most spores from overwintering beneath your If your lawn is sunny and wellphotinia. use and is slippery for running drained, creeping thyme can handle Anne Marrison feet, but can handle occasional some foot traffic. Creeping thyme • Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden gentle walking. For a moist, very has tiny pink flowers in summer questions. Send them to her via amarrison@ shady lawn, moss grows more easily and is less and is beautifully fragrant when trod on. If shaw.ca. your soil is heavy, amend the top few inches by expensive than anything else. digging in sand. An alternative might be stonecrop (sedum acre). If your lawn is shady or part shady, you might try violets or Geranium maccrorhizum, which has pink flowers much of the summer. I learned how rugged this geranium is by seeing Open O P E N 7 D AY S A W E E K 9 a m - 1 1 p m it thriving mightily along the edge of a narrow Sundays driveway where teenage boys routinely drove

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ummer is a wonderful time of year when it comes to the abundance of fresh fruit that is available, and cherries are one of my utmost favourites. I believe that we all have some fond memory from our childhood of eating cherries in the hot summer sun, either raw and fresh by themselves or in a favourite family dessert. The part of the world where cherries originated is very difficult to pinpoint, as they have supposedly been in existence since prehistoric times. Today, however, cherries are found all over the world. Birds love cherries, so it is believed that, due to their

migration habits, they contributed most to the spread of cherry trees. We tend to see and consume only one or two varieties of sweet cherries that are sold in our markets and roadside stands. However, there are many different ones that are cultivated around the world. Cherries are divided into two classifications: sweet and sour. There are more than 500 varieties of sweet cherries and more than 250 varieties of sour cherries worldwide. Three examples of sweet cherries that would be the most familiar to us would be Gean,

their own after harvesting. Bing and Bigaroon. Also, make sure to buy cherGean cherries are the most ries that still have the stems common. They are either red attached. Cherries or black and very without stems sweet. tend to spoil Bing cherries faster, as the stem have skins that cavity will expose are usually not a part of the inner as dark and their flesh. flesh is substanCherries can tially more pale, be kept at room but they tend to On Cooking temperature, be juicer. but as with most Bigaroons are Chef Dez fruit, they will somewhat heartalways deteriorshaped and their ate more slowly if kept in firm flesh can either be red or yellow. When buying cherries, make sure they are fully ripe. Cherries do not ripen on

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Fair in the Square celebrates 10 years Maillardville’s yearly summer fête will celebrate 10 years worth of cultural festivities this weekend with a Backyard Birthday Bash. The annual Fair in the Square celebrations are slated to run from noon to 4 p.m. on both Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11, and will include performances by Uzume Taiko, Mr. I and the Rainbow Singers, Twister the Clown and Les Jammers, among others. This weekend also marks the 100th anniversary of the Gare de Fraser Mills Station, and those in attendance can

Cherries add colour to salads  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14.

the sauce thickens — more cherry liqueur can be added at this point — and then served over ice cream or cake. One of my favourite childhood recipes is one that my mother made for our family every cherry season. She calls it “cherry soup.” It consists of whole cherries cooked in a sweet red cherry broth with curds made out of flour. It may sound odd, but is very delicious and can be served either hot or chilled. Dear Chef Dez: “I just recently bought a whole case of cherries because they were on sale for a great price. What are some ideas that I can do with them other than making jam?” Ron S. Abbotsford Dear Ron: There are many great ways to serve cherries. They add a great contrasting colour and flavour to green salads, and are also delicious in custards, sorbets, ice creams, fruit salads and pies. Black forest cake is another famous dessert with cherries. You can also try making cherry wine or macerating them in vodka to make your own cherry liqueur. Try searching the Internet or the library, and I am sure you will come up with many great recipes for serving and preserving cherries. • Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instructor and cooking show performer. Visit him at www.chefdez. com. Send your food or cooking questions to dez@ chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 6R4.

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n case you haven’t noticed, we’re running low on affordable, two-seat convertibles. Honda retired the aging S2000 last fall, and the disappointing Chrysler Crossfire, Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Skye roadsters are long gone. In the $30,000 range, there’s the Ford Mustang, Mini Cooper, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and Volkswagen’s Eos and New Beetle convertibles, all of which are four-seat vehicles. If you want a two-seater there’s the BMW Z4, Infiniti G37, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, Nissan 370Z and Porsche Boxster convertibles — but

none of those can be considered affordable. So it’s a very good thing that we have the Mazda MX-5. Now in its 21st year and third generation, the MX-5 is the best-selling roadster in history, with well over one million units produced since 1989. It’s the benchmark for a fun-todrive roadster — the aforementioned Chrysler and GM products all fell short when held up next to it — and is capable of taking on moreexpensive counterparts at a fraction of their prices. There are, in short, few cars as satisfying to own and drive as an MX-5 — and there’s an excellent reason for that. Mazda is considered by many to be the

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n May, during the Mothers Day weekend, 500 grandmothers from 13 African countries came together in Manzini, Swaziland, to share the knowledge gained from raising a generation of children orphaned by AIDS. I was privileged to be among 42 Canadians from the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign who were there to observe and listen. The grandmothers told us of their struggles to raise enough money to pay school fees and provide uniforms for their grandchildren. Winter was approaching and many of the children needed new shoes for school. Some of the children are HIVpositive and need medicine in combination with consistent good nutrition. The stigma attached to declaring HIV-positive status is still so strong that families risk the threat of violence when they disclose. Fear keeps many from getting tested. Our discussions were serious, and rivers of tears were shed. We also laughed, sang and danced, and I will be forever moved by the affection and generosity that enveloped us. For three days we ate together, attended workshops together and strengthened our bonds during a march of more than 1,000 grandmothers throughout Manzini’s streets. At the event’s opening ceremony, we were treated to cultural performances by dynamic young Swaziland singers, drummers and dancers. The Queen Mother of Swaziland, who presided over the evening, defied the concerns of her security contingent and spontaneously joined a crowd of dancing grandmothers. What came from this gathering is the Manzini Statement, in which African grandmothers use the strength of their collective voice to call upon governments in all of Africa to change their policies. They demand their rights before the law, safety, security and an end to violence against them and their grandchildren. They demand economic independence so that they have the necessary resources to build their own capacity to raise healthy families in the midst of the AIDS pandemic. Canadian grandmothers promised to return home and con-

world, some 14 million children are orphaned by AIDS. Many are living in child-headed households. The lucky ones have grandmothers who love them and community programs to support them. Access to education, healthy food, clean water and medical care is difficult, if not impossible. We can’t help but marvel at our good fortune and empathize with the challenges faced in Africa. We believe every child deserves a healthy, happy future. Organized and hosted by Swaziland Positive Living (SWAPOL), one of the continent’s leading AIDS advocacy and support organizations, the event’s weighty discussions, joyous celebration and bold outcome statement reflected the momentum and strength of the international grandmothers’ movement just four years after it began on the eve of the XVI International AIDS Conference in Toronto in August 2006. The Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign has more than 220 grandmothers’ groups across Canada, and has raised more than $9 million in four years for grassroots projects in 15 sub-Saharan countries. Our mandate is to listen to African grandmothers, respect their expertise and amplify their voices in order to promote authentic and substantive responses to the pandemic in Africa. Those who attended the gathering represented more than 5,000 Canadian women. We returned with a heightened sense of responsibility to help build solidarity among African and Canadian grandmothers and to sustain the vital work of turning the tide of AIDS in Africa. We welcome new members and you don’t have to be a grandmother to join. For more information about the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, please go online to www.stephenlewisfoundation.org.

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what has happened to this city in the 20 years since commercialism took over. The Charles Bridge, where army boots once marched, is now a throbbing mass of visitors and trinket stands. Puppets spill off kiosks and retail storefronts; a Prague art form that has flourished since the 18th century. T-shirt shops, Bohemian crystal shops — including the world-famous Swarovski — tempt tourists with their sparkles. If capitalism is the new religion, our home for the next four nights at the uber-hip Buddha Bar Hotel would make a great church. Its brochure proclaims that it is “not just another hotel. It’s a lifestyle.” Entering the hotel feels like stepping into my very own life-sized jewelry box of intense red velvets, Asian silk brocades and Warholinspired Buddhas. The delicate scent of incense is everywhere. That night we dine in the Buddha Bar Restaurant. It is dark and glows with crimson crystal chandeliers. Selections of tiger shrimp in a heady mixture of coconut and basil, five-spice barbecued chicken and Chinese spoons filled with a tart and spicy tuna tartar are delivered — each paired with a glass of France’s finest: Chablis, Cotes du Rhone, Sauvignon Blanc or Bordeaux. The dinner is a crisp departure from the usual Czech fare of pork, potatoes and pivo (beer). A Buddha statue dominates one wall, his head at the mezzanine level of the open bar that looks down into the dining room. He sits, implacable and silent, in front of a wall studded with rows of orchids — 176 orchids, in fact. Diners from Norway, Kuwait and Russia eat and drink and spend. The Buddha Bar is a lifestyle. And with rooms ranging from 418 to

2,012 Euros, it’s most assuredly a lifestyle for the rich. The concept and the vibe began in 1995 in Paris. Bars in Beirut, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Jakarata and Cairo are only a few of the locations where the stylish international crowd can groove to the now-famous sound tracks. But Prague is the first place where the concept has been extended from the bar/restaurant scene into the hotel business. No details have been missed, including the remote-controlled bidet, the electronic curtains and endless selections of edgy, atmospheric music to choose from. Prague Castle, representing a very different economic time and sensibility, looms over the city from its hill across the Vltava River. Below, the Little Quarter, a neighbourhood of baroque architecture, speaks of former riches. Renaissance, Art Nouveau, cubist and neoclassical buildings jumble together throughout the city. Ugly, box-like towers are inserted here and there, a reminder of the esthetic insensibilities of the communists. In the Jewish quarter, synagogues and museums are testament to the death of so many Jews. Like the Buddha, the buildings remain as stoic witnesses to the waves of occupation, terrorism, domination and democracy. Tourists rush about, shopping and dining and believing that this, this is the way it is. But Lada and his fellow citizens keep a watchful eye. This is only how it is right now.

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Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave. in Port Coquitlam. FRIDAY, JULY 9 New members welcome. For information, visit the club’s webCentral Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 weekly social site at lincolntm.freetoasthost.info or contact Shirley by phone bingo at 1 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room at Dogwood Pavilion. at 604-671-1060. There are 15 games, and pots range from $5 to $25. Kyle Centre offers drop-in bridge for all skill New players welcome. Information: Catherine at levels from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. each week. Games 604-937-7537. follow a reasonably priced soup and sandwich Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free weekly lunch prepared by Community Integration Services events@thenownews.com walking group for the bereaved from 10:30 a.m. Society, which supports adults with disabilities. For to noon. Participants are asked to meet at the information, call 604-469-4561. Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 Park at Ioco Road and Heritage Mountain. Registration: Castine Breckwoldt at 604-949-2274. Glen Pine Pavilion welcomes kids and kids at heart as the Port Moody Public Library and SHARE Family and centre hosts a summer fun day of crafts, musical performances Community Services Society hosts a free English practice group and activities. Admission is free, but registration is required for for informal language practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the a hamburger or hotdog lunch between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. ParkLane Room. Info: Julie at 604-469-4577. Information: 604-927-6940.

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Express add to defensive depth in latest deal Between a wedding in Hawaii and a honeymoon in New York, Coquitlam Express coach and director of hockey operations Jon Calvano found time to address the club’s shallow blueline ranks. Calvano acquired the rights to 19-year-old Matt Hutchinson, a defenceman from North Vancouver, from the Manitoba junior A league’s OCN Blizzard in a cash deal. “Matty played major midget for me as a 16-year-old two years ago, and he was a part of a pretty good hockey team,” Calvano said. “When he became available on the wire, we moved fairly quickly.” Hutchinson’s stock and trade is sound defence, which is an area that is getting a serious rebuild under first-year coach Calvano. The Express have two returnees slated on the backline, and have been searching hard for blueline talent. He began last season in Port Alberni but was released after one month. Hutchinson was then picked up by Quesnel and dealt to Manitoba, where he posted a goal and three assists in 16 games. He’ll join recent signees Mark Begert and Justin Elliott and veterans James Bettauer and David Dotan at next month’s training camp. The hunt will continue, Calvano noted, as the club is still looking for someone who can fill the void left when 19-year-old Simon Denis bolted for the U.S. Hockey League last month. Denis racked up six goals and 23 assists last season as quarterback of the powerplay. That kind of puck-savvy blueliner is difficult to pry away from other teams, Calvano said. “Obviously, filling Simon’s spot is going to take some work, and every team is looking for that kind of defenceman. That was a big hit for us but we’re moving on, bringing in players and continuing to look.” Hutchinson won’t be expected to anchor the powerplay, but he brings solid skills and a 6’1, 195-pound frame that will fit nicely as the club’s fifth or sixth blueliner, general manager Darcy Rota said. “He’s a defensive guy who plays with some toughness in his game. He’s got some grit, so we look upon him as a top-six guy,” said Rota. Calvano said he hopes to confirm Western Hockey League veteran Riley McIntosh’s commitment to the club in the coming weeks. “Everyday we’re calling and still trying to acquire and attract kids who can help and improve our hockey club,” the coach said.

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Grace and poise lead rhythmic gymnast to B.C. gold Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com Mary Lei set her sights on a provincial medal, and grabbed it last month. The Port Moody rhythmic gymnast scored first place in rope, hoop and ribbon to capture the Level 6A division’s all-around title. A member of the Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, Lei had only competed at the provincials in a duo event before, copping bronze two years ago. This time, the work she put in to reach her goal proved to be just right. “My goal going in was just to do my best, to perform my best for the judges and hope that my best was good enough,” Lei said. “I have always wanted to do individual routines but I wasn’t really ready.” The just-turned 17-year-old has been in the sport for about six years, but only focused on the individual side the past two. Her passion for the sport evolved through regular exposure to it through her family — and her own geniune interest. That her coach is a former Chinese national champion,

whose rivals included Canadian Olympic medalist Lori Fung, was a big plus. That her coach also happened to be her mother was an additional bonus. “She has always encouraged me on improving my quality, (and) the sport is about a quality performance,” the Port Moody Secondary IB student noted. “She gave me what I needed to work on and I did that.” A first-place result in each discipline was her aim, but it required a lot of attention and sacrifice, she said. “I worked really hard for it, I trained very fiercely and paid attention to my moves and had to work hard on making sure my moves matched my facial expressions. “It’s very much like dance, you have to look in control and have your expressions complement your artistry.” Her mother, Linda Wei, who opened Grace RGC six years ago, said her daughter’s decision to make a push to compete at the provincials was welcomed. “I was very, very nervous because as ( I am club) coach Mary has to coach herself,” Wei, who spent much of the competition judging other events, said. “I just tell her

Galaxy overwhelms opposition The Coquitlam Metro-Ford under-11 boys Galaxy went above and beyond their competition. The local soccer squad blitzed through the Baker Blast tournament in Bellingham last week, capping it with a 3-0 triumph over Mount Vernon in the final. Sparked by a well-rounded team effort in every game, the Galaxy got goals from Ethan Silver, Quintin Desaulniers and Niko Papakyriakopoulos, the last one on a penalty shot. In the semifinal, Coquitlam cruised past Peace Arch 7-0, with Daniel Volaric and Desaulniers tallying two goals apiece, with singles by Anthony Vega, Trevor Zanatta and Papakyriakopoulos. In the opening test, the Galaxy bested Mount Vernon 40. Netminder Trevor Schneider made a spectacular stop off a breakaway in the game’s early minutes to set the tone. Defenders Luke Benedet, Kevin Brazil, Nico Pace and Desaulniers stepped up to protect their turf the rest of the way.

what to do, do this, do that, and she has to do it on her own. As my daughter, she is lucky and unlucky.” The teenager counts herself more on the lucky side. “The sport is so beautiful, and through it I learned that quality is hard to achieve, but worth achieving,” Lei said. She was part of a large Grace contingent that competed in the Vancouver-hosted event, which saw a handful of other first-place showings. Irina Kouznetsova placed fourth all-around in level 3 novice, scoring bronze in free routine. Level 2 novice’s Amanda Lau finished second after posting first in rope and third in free. In level 2 prenovice, Kathrina Kouznetsova came in fifth, with a fifth-place showing in free. In group competiton, the level 2 novice hoop duo of Amanda Lau and Jueun Oh took top honours, as did bronze novice ball duo Erin Ashley and Kathrina Kouznetsova. The quartet of Sabring Chu, Margaret Ding Zhang, Anika Gong and Phoebe Yue won bronze novice ball four, and silver novice hoop pair Irina Kouznetsova and Rachel Skournik were victorious in their event. Rounding out the gold medal parade were silver junior hoop trio Alina

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For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value! Six Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors! Classes held each week & weekend! Course materials available in 6 languages. Same-day Certification. Visit our website at www.foodsafe-courses.com or call 604-272-7213 ADVANCE Hospitality Education – B.C.’s #1 Choice for Foodsafe & WorldHost Training.

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $62! Coquitlam: July 10 or Aug 7 Burnaby: July 24 or Aug 15 Also Van • Sry • Rcmd • M.Ridge Health Inspector Instructors! ADVANCE Hospitality Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice

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Personal Trainer Certiﬁcation

Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be available. 604-930-8377 Hilltop Academy

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Train on Full-Size Excavators, Dozers, Graders, Loaders. Oil Field Tickets. Provincially Certified Instructors. Government Accredited. Job Placement assistance. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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Personal Trainer Certification Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be avail. 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

MARITIME DRILLING SCHOOLS

entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs. Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world. July 19th-Aug 7th and Aug 16th-Sept 4th. Contact: 1-866-807-3960 www.mdslimited.ca

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TUTOR DOCTOR TRI CITIES InHome Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.552.5262 jmeyer@tutordoctor.com www.tutordoctorca.com/tricities

Announcements Minerva Helping Women Work™ Career Mentoring Program for mature women over the age of 30

September 28 - December 16, 2010 at SFU Harbour Centre

For more information: 604-683-7635 ext 226

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Skip Tracers

required ( locating debtors in the USA). Must be good on the telephone & internet . Our Tracers earn $ 13.70 hr to start + bonus + benefits, Earn 35-50K/yr. No exp. Necessary. Will train suitable candidates. Email resume and cover letter to its.careers@skiptrace.com or call 604-484-6900 Detailed job info at www.skiptrace.com

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Medical/Dental

MEDICAL OFFICE TRAINEES NEEDED! Doctors & Hospitals need Medical Administrative & Medical Office staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Training & Job Placement is also available

1-888-748-4126

Resumes

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Teachers/ Instructors

B & D Montessori Learning Academy

Is looking for an ECE and Montessori qualified teacher. Full-time and Part-time positions. Available Immediately. (Class 4 Driver’s License would be a great asset)

Call 604-725-8712

Or drop off resume at: 1187 Eagleridge Drive Coquitlam

Community Health Care Health Care Assistant Pharmacy Assistant/Technician Medical Ofﬁce Assistant Early Childhood Education

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JUNIOR CITIZENS CARE CENTRE

Coquitlam / Port Moody Hiring Full-time & Part-time: ❏ECE & Infant Toddler Educ. $14.35/hour Email resume: juniorcitizens@shaw.ca Or phone: 604-779-5437

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Trades/Technical

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Well established company requires a certified mechanical engineer, with min 7 years experience in multi-family residential & commercial new construction projects. High level competency/ understanding of Plumbing, Fire Protection, HVAC & Ventilation Industry Standards. We offer highly competitive wages and benefits. Please send resumes to fax 604-689-8809 or email: info@allstarmechanical.com BRIDGE MACHINE SHOP Port Coquitlam jobbing shop requires experienced Manual Machinist. Competitive wages and excellent benefits. Fax or email resume to: 604-941-6622 bridgemachine@telus.net

Flynn Canada Ltd. is hiring F/T ROOFERS & FOREMAN

Must have 3+ years experience with single or multi-ply roofing. $18 - $33 per hour based on experience, benefits available. Apply to: scang@flynn.ca or Fax to: 604-531-4399

MECHANICAL Help Wanted

Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club

is seeking a full time/part time Mechanic with hydraulic & small engine experience. Great work environment & golf perks. Email Bruce at: bthrasher @westwoodplateaugolf.com or call 604-945-0804

Hands-on Skill Training Student-focused Learning Environment Highly Qualiﬁed, IndustryExperienced Instructors

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EMPLOYMENT

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. If you’ve been looking for a home-based opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work. Qualified applicants receive training, support and monthly remuneration. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca

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LICENSED TRAILER MECHANIC A-1 Paul’s Trailer Repair, in business for over 25 years in the commercial trucking industry. Full-time position, good wages & benefits a great place to work! Please send resume to fax: 604-882-3105 or email: shirley@a1pauls.com www.a1pauls.com

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Pet Services

CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310

Simpson Strong-Tie has grown to be the world’s largest manufacturer of Construction Connectors. In recent years the company has expanded its product offering to include pre-manufactured Shearwalls, Anchor Systems for concrete and masonry, as well as Collated Fastening Systems. We are a company that is experiencing fast-paced growth in all of our markets. To learn more about Simpson Strong-Tie and the products we offer, please visit our website at www.strongtie.com We presently have an opening for an Administrative Assistant (Sales) in our Maple Ridge branch. The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate include: Assisting various Management Personnel with dayto-day activities, correspondence with customers, managing literature and samples, making travel arrangements, distribution of literature to our sales team, organizing required materials for trade shows, assisting with sales meetings and conference calls. Desired qualifications include: Post Secondary School degree or diploma in related field, 6 months to 1 year in related experience/ education, excellent organizational skills, good working knowledge of MS Office, and excellent communication skills. To the successful candidate Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to offer competitive remuneration along with an aggressive benefits package.

Please e-mail or fax a resume and cover page to: Jacquie McLean Mail: Simpson Strong-Tie Canada, 11476 Kingston Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 0Y5 E-mail: jmclean@strongtie.com Fax: 604-460-4780 No phone calls please

GARAGE SALES COQUITLAM Really GOOD Stuff! Saturday Only! July 10 ★ 9 to 3 968 Jarvis St

(off Blue Mtn & Como Lk)

Furniture, Household & More!

Coquitlam

GARAGE / ESTATE SALE SAT JULY 10 th, 9am-3pm 12405 - 193 B St.

Sat 9-4pm & Sun 9-2pm 3313 Wingrove Terrace Leather couch, 10 spd bikes, queen boxspring and other household items.

Super Deals, Great Variety, Some Furniture & Clothing.

MARKETPLACE

2010

Appliances

UNDER PRESSURE

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Furniture

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $400+ 604 590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

LIKE NEW!

Fridge $249 • Stove $199 Washer $199 • Dryer $149 Warranty and Delivery Removal Available

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Food Products

MSB

Blueberry Farm

Top quality, fresh picked blueberries available daily. Four different varieties available throughout the season. Recipes also available. Hours of Operation: Daily: 8:00am - 6:00pm Sunday: 11am - 5pm

5331 Riverside St., Abbotsford (by Wong’s Farm Market)

604-557-0762

*Discounts are given for bringing your own containers **Will negotiate for larger orders

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YORKIE, P/B 3.5 yrs. 2.4 lbs, avail for breeding. papers avail, 604-988-4575

BICHON FRISE, CKC reg, P/B, Vet ✔, tattooed, non-shedding, $650-$750. 1-604-823-0021

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BORDER COLLIE puppies 2 female each with one blue eye. $400.00 Phone 778-552-0299

Puppy Paradise NOW OPEN IN

SURREY !

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9613 192nd St (Port Kells)

778-552-5366 or 778-298-5758

LAB PUPS silver/charcoal , PB RARE! vet chd, social, quiet temp. $875. Chwk 778-549-8621 Lab X Golden Retriever Pups, vet ✔, blk & yellow, m & f, ready to go. $450 604-701-1587 PIT BULL puppies male & female 8 wks 1st shots, dewormed. View parents. $400. Ph 604-701-1587 POODLE X, non shed, $550. credit card ok, 604-542-8892 pics @ www.puppiesandponies.ca

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The Coquitlam Now has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

We are paid for Coffee Breaks .. How about you? If you can manage, motivate & create teams, you can write your own ticket. We’re a 16 yr old Co. doing bus. in 65 countries, our Cdn. expansion plan requires 2 leaders from the area. 1-866-426-6226 www.lookingforleaders.net

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CASH FOR: Tools, collectibles, toys, antiques, estates, art, junk boxes, misc stuff. Jim, 936-8583 CUTLERY SET made by International China - pattern is called Heartland. If you have any pieces please give me a call at 604-217-0262. FRANKLIN MINT Carousel 1988 animals and carousel top. Please call if you have any pieces in exc. cond. w/no chips. 604-217-0262.

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Childcare Available Welcome to

Schoolhouse Montessori Daycare!

1866 Austin Ave., Coq.

• Full Daycare with Montessori & Phonics program • Promising New Family Childcare Provider Award of Excellence • Registration open to children 2½ - 5 years old

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OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 8 PM

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Call 604 250-9007 Condos/ Townhouses

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Surrey

#18 - 18839 - 69 Ave, Cloverdale. Sat, July 10, 11-4. Spacious 3 BR. $341,000. Sarah Vant Geloof, Homelife Realty, 604-657-9078

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Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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Chilliwack

2 BR, 2 bath, 55+, gated complex, Chwk. double garage, 1200sf, gas fp, updated, Low strata fees $269,900, 604-392-6608 msg

6020-26

North Vancouver

3 BR +1 br ste, priv patio, 1959 Deep Cove Rd.Garage, Nr beach, 20 min to VCR. OPEN HOUSE Sat Sun 1- 4, Jerry Raczowski 604-602-1111 Remax Cr.V829313

Open Sun 3-5pm. 1061 Marigold Pl. $1,099,000 'Handsworth Catchment' Lynda McDonald

604-999-2255 Macdonald Rlty.

Cares!

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Metaphysical

Golden Retriever Pups, vet ✔ family raised, ready to go. $500 604-793-5185 LAB PUPPIES ready to go vet ✔ dewormed & vac. Blk & Choc males & females $550. 604-997-5504

BOSTON TERRIER puppies Only 2 Left shots dewormed Parents to view. Ready to go $1500. 604-542-1411

WE BUY HOUSES! ❏ Any Conditon ❏ No Commissions ❏ Quick Closing

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GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups healthy socialized. exc temp vet check deworm $575 604-819-8083

Lumber/Building Supplies

CEDAR HEDGING $1.00/foot& up. Dug in ready, installation & delivery avail 604-795-1999. Now is the best time for planting!

Real Estate Services

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AM PITBULL pups, blue/seal bluenose, 4 wks vet checked 1st vac $700-$1000. 604-721-6649

9613 192ND Street (Port Kells)

Plants & Trees

FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

For Carpet, Upholstery, Mattress. Why live with urine odor? Guaranteed! 604-536-7627 www.Emerald.ChemDry.ca

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds 778-688-6340 abetterlifedogrescue.com

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse or storage building. 6 different colors available! 40 year warranty! FREE shipping for the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

NEED A MORTGAGE 1st and 2nd Mortgages, Self Employed, Refinancing, Forclosures, Low Rates. 604-629-8628 www.MazumaCapital.ca

List on MLS® for $499 only! Low negotiable commission. Buyer rebate. rsingh@sutton.com Randy 604-616-9942 SuttonWC DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1500-$2000. 604-607-7433

BEST Deal Restwell Matt Sets. Full wrty, Dble $319. Queen $339 King $559. Will deliver. 722-3636

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Agents

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We sell & service all hot & cold pressure washers 604.434.2188 upsi.ca #11 - 5850 Byrne Rd. Burnaby

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Dogs

No Early Birds

COMPLEX SALE July 10, 8:30-3pm Parkside Place 998 Riverside Drive

JET PET RESORT because your pet deserves a vacation too! Next to Park’n Fly www.jetpetresort.com

604-724-7652

Pitt Meadows

Poco

MULTI FAMILY SALE

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

CHINESE SHAR-PEI standard, miniature and toy. Several colors. Purebred. Vet checked. Great temperament, velvet coat, excellent wrinkling. Family friendly. $600. Call 604-888-1116

REAL ESTATE

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GARAGE SALE Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet MAKE IT MAKE IT AA SUCCESS! SUCCESS! Call 604-795-4417 CALL 604-444-3000 Let everyone when! everyone know when!

SRY, 14909 32 Ave, 'Ponderosa'. Beautiful 2 BR, 2 baths townhouse - rancher (no stairs). 2 f/ps, 2 car garage. 1400+ sq ft. Gated community. Clubhouse has hot tub. $539,000. Call 604-536-9368

6020-36

5857-16 AVE Beach Grove Tsawwassen. 2BR bungalow, walk to beach, large lot, deck, $498,000. 1-780-965-5007

6025 SRY CLOVERDALE Brand new St. Andrews Condo − 2 BR + Den, 2 baths, 1685sf, open flr plan, all ss appls, granite, 2nd flr, north west patio view, 2 prkg, storage. gym, pool, gamesrm, accomodation ste. $675,000. MUST SEE ! Ask for Kathy 604-574-3099

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Tsawwas.

Industrial/ Commercial

For Sale - Langley Retail Strata, New Construction, aprox 1040sf $416K. Drive by #106, 19909 64th Ave Call Gord 604-649-6495

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Lots & Acreage

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

N. WEST. All services paid, inclds u/grd electrical, DCC’s, survey & eng’ng report. 33’ x 130’ lot. No HST. $329,000. 604-726-0677. usellahome.com ● ID # 4711

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Mobile Homes

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Abbotsford East 1800sf 4br 2ba w/bsmt suite, quiet cul-de-sac $359K 859-4048 id5174 Agassiz Price Reduced updated 630sf 1 bedroom condo $74,900 778-840-4455 id4991 Coquitlam 10,000sf lot w/1000sf 3br 2ba home, outbuilding $440K 778-859-0717 id4272 Harrison Mills gated Rec Ppty, Park model 490sf 2br, 3214sf lot $223K 435-9877 id5115 Langley Price Reduced 1280sf 3br 2ba rancher, 7200sf lot, $470K 514-0608 id5129 Langley renovated top floor 1161sf 2br 2ba condo, view $293K 778-996-3444 id5179 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $440Kobo 722-3996 id4694 Maple Ridge immaculate 1200sf 4br log home .37ac lot $539,900 778-240-1196 id5118 Mission, Owner Retiring, profitable framing store & gallery $47,000 826-7993 id5176 Mission, Hatzic Lake waterfront lot w/2007 Class A motorhome $248K 826-2711 id5177 New West Bargain, 638sf 1br condo near Royal Centre Mall $164,900 525-8577 id5142 Sry Cedar Hills 2235sf 4/5br 2ba home w/suite, Fab views $449K 951-9104 id5119 S Sry Open House Sat/Sun 2-4 #1, 2688-150st gated 1547sf 2br 2ba rancher tnhse, dbl sxs garage $509,900 538-0993 id5169 Vanc S Granville 801sf 6th fl 2br+den 2ba condo, ocean/mtn vu $575K 351-3636 id5172

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SRY, NEWTON. #34 - 7850 King George Blvd. on Sunday, July 11th, from 2 - 4pm. Newly renovated 2 BR in immaculate condition. 55+ years old. Small pet ok! $36,900. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

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Out Of Town Property

POINT ROBERTS Wash, US. Nr Tsawwassen. RANCHER 2200sf, reno’d, beautiful 70ft Waterfront Ocean! By Owner. 604-690-4979

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Real Estate Investment

★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598

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Sunshine Coast

GIBSONS 12 acres, ocean & mtn view. 5 min. to ferry. zoned for 3 homes. drilled well, fenced, power $449,000. 1-604-886-8305

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6508

Mobile Homes

12 year old, air conditioned, modular home. Feels like SFH. High quality 2x6 construction. Large, oak kitchen w/ loads of cupboards. Energy efﬁcient appliances. Centre island w/brushed nickel pot rack/light and breakfast bar. Vaulted ceilings and bay window in DR/LR. Massive master bdrm w/4 piece ensuite including a large soaker tub. 2.5 year old, hot water tank. Double pane windows. Fully insulated. Fully fenced lot w/room for patio furniture. 10x10 shed + 8x8 powered workshop. 2010 insurance replacement value at $182,000. Club house and indoor pool. Walking distance to Superstore, Cineplex and restaurants. Bus stop only two blocks. Weekly bingo games and card games. Two small pets allowed. No age rest. Easy access to HWY 1 & Lougheed.

Aaron Best, Coronet Realty Ltd. 604-790-1295, 604-298-3235, aaronbest.biz

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2 Br. & den, 1 bath, kitchen features south west exposure. Includes seperate downstairs suite. w/d. Avail NOW - $1500/mo Call Julianne (604) 536-0220 www.rentinfo.ca Peninsula Property Management

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Apt/Condos

BBY S. 1 BR $730, ug prkg, hw, net, hardwood, cat ok, near Metro-town, Aug 1, 604-818-1129

612 CLARKE ROAD

MOVE-IN BONUS

1 Bdrm. 825

D/W, Heat/Water included, parking avail. No smoking, no pets. Exercise room onsite.

$250 Move-in bonus. Call for details. No security deposit to move in.

RENTALS 604-931-7376

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BBY, 4575 Grange, 1 or 2 BR Apt, nice & spac, hardwood flrs, parking, across fr Metrotown, N/s, N/p. Call Ariana 604-616-2824

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation. office: 604 936-3907

AMBER (W)

401 Westview St, Coq

office: 604 939-2136 cell: 604 805-9490

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

office: 604 939-4903 cell: 778-229-1358

1064 Howie Avenue

BBY, Lough Mall. 2 BR, f/p, instev w/d, u/g prkg. N/p. $1050 + util. Avail Aug 1. 604-771-9825

BBY, L’heed, opposite Walmart, 1 BD + den, s/s appls, in ste w/d, f/p, lrg balc, storage, u/g prkg, cls to skytrain, trans, shopping, SFU, $1250/mo, Aug 1, N/s, N/p, refs, lease. Dean 604-540-2787

BUCHANAN MANOR

WWW.EASYRENT.CA COQ. 555 Delestre Coq. 1 Br +den, prkg, balc, 730sf. storage, view, 1 yr lease $1150incl. 604-662-3279

COQUITLAM

Apt/Condos

Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.

RENTALS Apt/Condos

RENTALS

544 SYDNEY PLACE COQUITLAM

Bachelors & 1 bedrooms starting at $810

Heat/Water incl., parking avail. On cul-de-sac. Tennis courts, close to Lougheed Mall, bus/skytrain.

RENTALS604-931-3273 778-385-5053 RENTALS www.caprent.com

1 BR Apt $750; 2 BR Apt $960. Includes heat & hot water. Near bus, shopping & school. No Pets. Call

604-931-0312

1021 HOWAY ST. CYPRESS GARDENS

NEW WESTMINSTER 1114 HOWIE ST. 1 Bdrm from $799 bedrooms 21Bdrms from $959 50%starting OFF 1st month bdrm suites atfor$2813 Include heat, balconies. hot water, UG Parking, D/W, gym & visual intercom. Close to Skytrain, U/G parking & storage avail. neartransit/Skytrain Gold Club, Near walk to & mountain shopping. park. nearCall Lougheed Mall. for details.

604-931-3273 RENTALS 778-783-0258 www.caprent.com

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Apt/Condos

BBY, Lougheed Mall. 1 BR corner unit, $855 incl heat & h/w. ns/np, Newly reno’d. U/grd prkg. storage, July 1. 604-779-3882 COQ 2 BR $825. 3 BR $1050. Now/Aug 1. Incls d/w, ht, prkg. Pet ok 604 523-9950 or 521-8249 BBY, HIGHGATE. 1 BR + den. Quiet bldg. 6 appl, u/g prk. Ns/np. $1200/mo. Immed. 604-341-0361 Large 1 BR. @ $825. Newly renovated Incl heat & hot water. 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345

CALYPSO COURT 1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.

office: 604 524-8174 cell: 604 813-8789 CASEY MANOR

325 Casey St, Coquitlam Large 1 BR Apt, from $760 incls heat, hot water, cable & secure u/grd prkg. Clean, quiet, adult-oriented building. Small pets ok. View by appt.

Call 604-339-2316

COQ AUSTIN & BLUE MTN. 1 BR $720-$780. Rent incl h/w & u/g prkg. Bldg w/d. 778-865-6696

JUNIPER COURT

office: 604 939-8905 cell: 604 916-0261

office: 604 937-7343 cell: 778 848-5993

Extra large 1 BR, 2 BR, 2 BR + Den & 3 BR Apts. Renovated, rent includes heat & hot water.

COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

office: 604 936-1225

NEW WEST, Large 2 BR $1095, hdwd flrs, heat hot/water & cable. Cat OK. Close to transit, quiet bldg. Av now. Jim 604-728-2086 NEW WEST: Moody Park 1 BR $640 + utils. Quiet. Aug 1. Cat ok. 604-591-3628, 604-517-5593

CANTERBURY COURT Fifth Ave, New West 2 BR $895. Lrg, bright, well maint bldg. Rent includes heat, hot water & cable. N/P. Central New West.

POCO, 2 BR Condo for lease, wheelchair accessible, in ste laundry, u/g prkg, cls to all amens, WCE, N/s. $1200. 604-942-5493

EL PRESIDENTE

220 7th St, New West 1 BR $700. 2 BR $850. Rent incls heat & hot water, reno’d suites with big patios. By shops, banks, skytrain & college. U/grd prkg available. Call 604 519-1382

NEW WEST

CALL 604 519-1095

St Andrews Street 1 BR or 3 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens, avail Aug 1, small pet ok with pet deposit.

Professionally Managed by Colliers International

Call 604-540-9300

BONSOR APTS

814 Royal Avenue

McBride Blvd, New West

Contact Natalie 778-230-9037 or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

CALL (604) 524-5840 www.masseyplace.com

6508

Middlegate Manor

By Highgate Mall in Burnaby 1 BR from $780/month 2 BR from $950/month Spacious, modern, clean bldg. Includes heat, h/w, basic cable & prkg. Quiet pets ok.

Call Dan 604-728-2086

WHITGIFT GARDENS 1 BR, (80% adult bldg), $750. 2 BR fr $895. 3 BR fr $1100. ●spacious apartments ●heat, h/w, prkg, indoor pool ●ball court, daycare available ●near skytrain, shopping and kids park. Sorry no pets.

MONTECITO TOWERS

604 939-0944

www.montecitotowers.com

New Westminster

Renovated high rise, concrete building. Penthouse, 1 BR & 2 BR available. Very close to Metrotown, Skytrain & Bonsor swimming pool. Rent includes heat, hot water. Reference required.

99-7360 Halifax St, Bby Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR

604 420-5636

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Aries March 21 - April 19: The accent continues on hibernation, home, rest, security, kids, nature, gardening, domestic repairs and on ending stale or unworkable projects, relationships or situations. This week is a cakewalk compared to the last seven days. Almost everything ﬂows smoothly, and the only possible contention arises Friday as you navigate an important relationship. One good thing about this day: you see clearly what you’re up against. Otherwise, Sunday’s great for domestic matters. A love affair is in the air Sunday-Tuesday. A career or work matter succeeds splendidly Tuesday-Thursday.

Cancer June 21-July 22: Your energy and charisma ride a beautiful wave. Take advantage, start important projects, see and impress people, ask favours, make your bid – climb to the top of the heap! Your recent mild money luck has ebbed but there will be lots of talk, activity around money. You’ve been in communication mode in your career; now to early August, a graciousness and affection joins in. It’s a perfect time to chat up a boss, confer with colleagues, etc. A favourite sibling might call. This entire week is easy, smooth, productive – except Friday (be diplomatic). Home, nature best Saturday.

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: This easy, productive week features career, ambition, prestige, dealings with higher-ups or authority ﬁgures (especially Sunday). Remember, this zone needs selﬂessness, caution and good morals through next March. If you think, “I’ll get away with this” – don’t do it, for your own sake! That said, proceed. If you’re stymied, “default” to security, family property concerns. (A mild “destiny luck” aids you in these, early week.) Your hopes and popularity rise Monday/Tuesday – get out, accept happiness! Rest, contemplate, plan mid-week. Your energy surges Friday/Saturday – diplomacy!

Taurus April 20-May 20: This is an easy, friendly, travel-prone week, Taurus. A great time to meet, talk, tackle paperwork, upgrade or buy a computer or telephony system. Sunday might begin a new project in these areas. Be restful, domestic Monday/ Tuesday, repair the stairs, cook, garden, take charge of future security for yourself and/or the kids. Oddly, on your friendly day (Sunday) secrets, solitude and domesticity are favoured; yet on your “relax at home” days (Monday/Tuesday) a new love might begin. Expect complex but fruitful “combinations.” Romance, pleasure, “happy risks” arrive Wednesday/ Thursday.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Rest, lie low and study your progress, Leo – especially Sunday. Solitude is a blessing all week, it allows you the time to accomplish some important background tasks. Friday is the only “caution day” this week (be careful with your speech to others, and avoid legal, romantic, relationship and similar forays until early afternoon). So use this time to engage the government, institutions, head ofﬁces, to reconnect with your spiritual side, to research, and to plan future action. Educational, legal, cultural, money and work matters are favoured Monday to Thursday. Travel, read Saturday.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: A sweet, mellow week! You understand what puzzled you before. You feel compassionate, you sense why society works, and what life is. Gentle, passionate love is possible (only possible: big passion begins 2011 onward). Culture, social rites, education, publishing, international travel/ contacts, intellectual pursuits are favoured, especially Sunday. Chase career, prestige Monday/Tuesday. You feel upbeat, optimistic, popular and a bit ﬂirtatious Wednesday/Thursday! Retreat, rest, contemplate and plan Friday/Saturday: an ambitious month starts soon. Caution, Friday to early p.m.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Popularity, light romance, optimism, bright new horizons and urges about the future – these bless your days now. Sunday is signiﬁcant – a new social (or organizational) contact, idea, or project might start. Your energy ebbs a bit Monday/Tuesday, so rest, enjoy a quiet breather. Contemplate and plan. Your energy and charisma surge upward Wednesday/Thursday – throw off your usual shyness, respond to someone’s “opening gesture,” seek friends, romance, love, intimacy, new ﬁnancial horizons. You’re noticed! Take care with money, don’t risk it, Friday daytime. This eve and Saturday, chase it.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Life’s mysteries and depths (sex, ﬁnance, mutual resources, loyalty/ betrayal, dreams, subconscious, critical health, commitments and consequences) – these remain front and centre, but not in any dire way. In fact, this is a week of success, smooth progress and gratifying results! So charge forward, invest, re-arrange debt, seek intimacy, grab funding, research, listen to your hunches. (Notice the phrase “mutual resources” – it means that whatever you do involves another in some way. E.g., an inheritance is “their money” until you get it.) Exercise caution Friday to mid-afternoon. You end happy!

Gemini May 21-June 20: The accent lies on money, earnings, buying, selling, memory, rote learning. Memorizing something, perhaps a big, complex thing, could aid you in future. This week flows smoothly. Sunday might trigger a new money project or idea. Travel, talk, errands fill a busy, happy Monday/ Tuesday. Something involving real estate, home, kids, finances, debt, security, investment or sex/pregnancy follows a “lucky road” – travel it. These matters are also blessed Wednesday/Thursday, but more on the home, “staying put” side. Romance, pleasure call Friday onward – wait until Friday eve, Saturday.

NEW WEST. Reno’d 1 BR inc. HT/HW, New Appl’s, Flooring. No Pets, $750-$795. 604-724-8353

Managed by Colliers International

Family Living

Tim Stephens' Astral Reﬂections

Apt/Condos

1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

Lrg 2 BR condo. Newer appls. $950. Avail Aug 1. N/S. Lease & excellent refs a must. view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

NEW WEST. Newer 2 BR + den, 2 f/baths. Granite, SS appl, insuite w/d, u/grd prkg, gym, clubhouse room. $1350/mo. 1 block to S/train, Quay & Douglas College. Aug 1st or 15th. 778-960-8746

KING ALBERT COURT

MASSEY PLACE

Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311

6508

Apt/Condos

415 Westview St, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.

Coquitlam

918 Roderick Ave

6508

A31

As new 2 BR condo, 6 appls. N/S, pet possible. Avail Aug 1. Lease & excl refs. $1250.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty

(604) 521-0311

view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

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Peninsula Property Management Putting landlords and tenants together in the Coquitlam area • Landlord Property Management • For Tenant Placement • Free Property Evaluations

Contact Julianne Maxwell 604-536-0220 www.rentinfo.ca

#304 - 1959 152nd St. Surrey

July 11 - 17 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Relationships remain important. A new one might begin Sunday. This is a great,harmonious week,perfect for mending fences and deepening happy links.A sweet nectar of understanding helps you see others’ positions. Monday/Tuesday bring depths, intimacy, financial commitments, investments, secrets. Bonds deepen (or break – unlikely). Gentle love flows Wednesday/Thursday. Success indicated in cultural, intellectual, international, legal zones. Be ambitious Friday/Saturday, but take some care Friday to about 2 p.m., when opposition or surprises could occur. All week, seal a deal! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Chores, chores, chores – get ’em done during this easy, productive week. It’s a splendid time to check your health, start exercise or health regimens, look for a new doctor, repair anything from stairs to computers, handle employment/ employee matters, hire service personnel, and/or buy tools and equipment, from a blender to a backhoe. Be a little wary in romance, career and health the first 14 hours of Friday. Otherwise, charge forth! Relationships are an opportunity Monday/Tuesday. Secrets, research, large money Wednesday/Thursday. Romantic notions, pleasure Friday/Saturday. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Chase romance, creative accomplishment, pleasure, beauty, sports and speculation. Your luck runs high during this smooth, easy week. Woo someone, especially Sunday and Wednesday/Thursday. Responses will be affectionate, gentle (even if you’re rejected). Wednesday/Thursday also feature opportunities, new horizons, the possibility of relocation, negotiation, agreements.Take care Friday to 2 p.m. – a financial, and/or an intimate opportunity appears, but it does not “fit” your future. After this, through Saturday, move a relationship deeper, research, or clinch a financial action. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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RENTALS

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The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA

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Apt/Condos

6508

Apt/Condos

St. Andrews Court

Port Moody NEW PORT VILLAGE

New DELUXE Condo Available NOW. 1 BR & Den • 900 square feet

7 appls, parking, storage. Rec & Amenity rooms. NS / NP.

910 St. Andrews Street, New Westminster Bach suite, $700/mo. Big 1 BR from $750/mo. Rent includes heat. Reno’d, new paint, h/wd flrs. Cat ok. Seniors’ special.

Danny 604-728-2086

604- 983- 8046

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

Bach & 1 BR Available. All Suites Have Balconies. Undergrd Parking Available. Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Ave, New West

1 BR & 2 BR Available. Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit. Pets negotiable. Ref required.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

New Westminster

909 - 12th Street

1 BR, newer appls. Avail Now/ Aug 1. $625. N/S, cat ok. Lease & excl refs a must.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty

(604) 521-0311

view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

Age 55 or over. Beautiful view. Bach high rise apt. Close to trans & shopping. Rent incl all utils. Refs req. Contact Ana Cell: 778-859-0798 Bayside Property Services Ltd.

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

office: 604 463-0857 cell: 604 375-1768

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool. 1 BR & 2 BR Available. Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodelled Building and Common area. Gated undergrd parking available. References required.

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

SUNSET PARK 5870 Sunset Street

Close to Bus & BCIT STUDIO & 1 BDRM ★ Quiet park-like setting ★ Newly Reno’d ★ Heat/hot water incld 604-291-8197 www.sunsetparkapt.com

6510

Co-ops

Queens Avenue 136 10th St, New West

3 BR Townhouse, $1218 includes heat & hot water, w/d hookup & common laundry & u/grd prkg. $1200 share purchase.

Email for application quacoop@gmail.com

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Duplexes - Rent

BBY 5420 Dominion St. Lrg 2 BR dup, clean, lrg kitch w/eatg area, 4 appls, lrg liv rm, 1000sf. Furn’d. $980+50% utl. NP. 604-317-7686

6540

Houses - Rent

3 BDRM split level, new reno, 1 ba, $1550 + utils, lease, n/p, N/S, Nr Brentwood mall, 604-312-8919

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

BDRM WITH in shared house $450 incls utils/cable/ph/w/d. Avail now. 604-315-6611 ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 1800 sqft Townhouse in Port Moody, w/d, $650 incls utils, cable & internet, parking, indoor pool, prefer female, Avail Aug 1, Call 778-846-5275

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

3 BR main flr, 1.5 baths, $1250 + utils, NS NP, nr Lougheed Mall, avail Now. call 604-518-2490 4BDRMS DUPLEX, $1550/MO incl Utils, Non-Smoking, shrd w/d, near Lougheed mall, deck, backyard, Aug 1, 604-313-4083 BBY, 1 BR bsmnt ste, cls to schools and trans, Metrotown area, incls all utils, N/s, N/p, $700/mo, immed. 604-433-1431 BBY, BRENTWOOD, 1 BR bsmt ste. Avail Aug 1. NS/NP, no W/D. $800 incls utls. Jill 604-298-5668

BBY. Capitol Hill. Renovated 1 BR. 900 sf. Priv laundry. $875/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. 604-294-9830

BBY DEER LK, 2 BR, sh’d W/D, priv entry & prkg, $950 incls utls. By BCIT. NS/NP. 604-880-0597 BBY LOUGH’D Mall. 3 BR house, new flrs & paint. Avail now. $1500 + utils. 604 540-2046

COQ Ctre, by schools, College, 5BR, 2 baths, lrg yrd, storage. Refs. $2000. Aug1 604-939-0273 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town, close to shops & schools............... $888/M SOUTH SURREY/WHITE ROCK – 15532 Madrona Dr., 3 bdrm, HOUSE, on Cul-de-Sac in quiet family neighborhood, huge yard,

new roof, double garage.. $1,688/M Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

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Miscellaneous Rentals

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

BBY E 2BR glvl, 1200sf, inste w/d, f/yd, priv sundeck, ns/np, $900 + util, Sept 1, 604 290-2181 BBY, Georgia/Boundary. 3 BR, grd/lvl suite. Garage, sh’d w/d. Suits small family. $1200 incl utils. Avail Aug 1st. 604-298-6261 BBY, Gov’t Rd, New 2 BR glvl, nr SFU Skytrn, nr 2lvls schl, $1150 incl util, ns/np. 604 721-1607 BBY, METROTOWN. 3 BR main flr, wd, np, $1280 + utils. Avail Now. 604-779-7524 BBY N, Newly Reno 2 BR gl, 1000sf, nr amens, shd ldry, $1050 incl util, ns/np. 604 721-1607 BBY, NORTH. 2 BR g/lvl, f/ba, sh’d w/d. N/P. $925/mo + util. 121 North Warwick. 604-299-0403 BBY N./SFU 2 BR, 1000sf, bright & clean ste, share washer. $800 + 50% utils. 1 yr lease. Av. now. N/S & N/P. Call 604 421-1196 BBY SOUTH, New 1 BR g/lvl ste, n/s, small pet ok, utils incls, $700, Avail Now. 778-837-3354

COQ, Blue Mnt/Como Lake, 2 BR g/lvl, 2 bath, shared w/d. $1000 incls utils. By amens. Avail now. N/S & N/P. 778 859-1808

Time to Get Your Own Place? Find your answer in the Classifieds – in print and online!

FOR RENT

1-BEDROOM AP T. Move in tomorrow. Affo rdable monthly rent.

Go to http://classified.van.net or call 604-444-3000.

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Suites/Partial Houses

COQ, 585 Alderson Av. 2 BR g/l, new paint & carpets, share w/d, alarm. $999 incls utils & cable. Av now. N/S, N/P. 604-931-6269 COQ: COMO Lk/ Poirier, 1 BR cln, bright, quiet, sh’d W/D. Suits 1, Cat ok. N/S. $700 incl utls, cbl, net. Av Aug 1. 604-298-2586

HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm Services

604-463-7919

8030 COQ MAIN flr 1 BR ste + 1 BR storage. Executive View home, f/p, deck. Suits 1 quiet person. $850+ utls. NS/NP 778-882-3959 COQ WWPLT. 800sqft bsmt 1BR+Den $800/mo, incls utils, , W/D, N/P, N/S (604)719-5656 M. RIDGE central, 3 BR upper flr, 2 bath, vaulted ceiling, 1500 sf, covered prkg, d/w, shared laundry, nr bus, shops, ns np. $1350 incls utils. Aug 1. 604-460-8024 PO CO 4 BR upper, 2 full baths, 4 appls, deck & shed. Aug 1. Refs $1450+ ½ utils. 604-315-6611 POCO EXEC. 1 BR ste, furn or unfurn, $895 + utils, f/p, d/w, w/d, N/s, N/p, covered patio w/hot tub, lots of fruit trees. 604-818-7402 POCO LRG 1 BR grd lev, own w/d, $800 incls utils & cable. Aug 1. NS/NP. 604-551-9123 POCO NORTH − 2 BR bsmt ste $800, shrd w/d, incls utils, prkg, Aug 1, N/s, N/p. 604-941-0587 PORT COQ, 1 BR ste. $785 incl heat & hot water. Avail Now. 604 941-8344 or 778-855-4843 PORT COQ. Spac 3 BR, 1.5 baths. D/w, f/p, w/d. Near schools & bus. N/S, N/P. $1295/mo + 2/3 utils, avail Aug 1. 604-818-7402 SASAMAT LAKE. Bach in Belcarra. incl util/appl/W/D/microwave N/S N/P $650. 936-9364

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Townhouses Rent

Gutters

ALARM Systems Ltd.

COQ Maillardville spac 3 BR upper, f/bath, w/d, new d/w, storage prkg, lrg deck view, $1400 incl util. Aug1 ns/np 604 936-8732

8125

Carpentry

FORMULA CARPENTRY rot repair, decks, fences, concrete, Red Seal cert. Free est. 778-888-4751

Full Seamless Gutter Installation/Repairs Sofﬁts All jobs Guaranteed. Fully insured/WCB covered Will beat any competitors price

PITT MEADOWS 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, Rent geared to income, n/p, 604-465-4851

WOODLAND PARK

TOWNHOMES Professionally managed family townhome complex on 28 acres located in beautiful Port Moody. Spacious 2 BR & 3 BR units, 5 appls, inste w/d, walk out bsmt, 1 parking. Cat friendly.

Contact 604 939-0221 woodland@rentmidwest.com

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

10 BAY bodyshop for rent right across the street from ICBC claim centre. Lots of parking. Full downdraft spraybooth, air dryer, frame pulling system, air compressor etc.. avail if needed. Turn key operation. Can be used for other purposes as well. $4500 per/mo. Nick 604-351-6577

BBY 6994 Greenwood St, Brand New approx 1800sf W/H with finished office, clean, large O/H door, 3 phase power, avail Now. Call 604 929-9493 www.westrockproperty.com

•Res/Com Lawn Maintenance •Yard Cleanup • Lawn Repairs •Gardening • Building Projects •Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning Bulk landcape material & delivery Free Est 604 779-6978

CHAFFER BEETLE. Now is the time for treatment! Landscaping, gardens & hedges. 778-885-6488

A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302

★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ Clean to perfection, Honest, Lic & Insured, Free Window Cleaning, Call 778-840-2421

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Adams Yardcare Services: Great Rates! Hedges, Lawns, Pruning etc. Adam 778-899-4162

Excellent Cleaning for your Home or Office. European operated. Call Elena ★ 778-688-2076

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Cleaning

Harmony Home Cleaning harmonyclean@live.ca Call Misti, 778-846-6478

Handyperson

HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANING Pressure Washing. Exp & Prof. Call Griselda 778-886-4900

8060

Concrete

STAMPED CONCRETE

*Patios, Pool Decks, *Sidewalks Driveways *Forming *Finishing * Re & Re All Your Concrete Needs

30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

Danny 604.307.7722

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

★ HANDYMAN★ $30 per hour Call 604-762-6401 HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, roof repair. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740

DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Prompt, Professional, Family run 40+yrs. Seniors % 604 240-3408

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN For Homes or Businesses. Call Dave at 778-386-3844

8073

Drainage

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-294-5300

8080

Electrical

Watt Power Electric Ltd

• Full reno’s • Service changes • New homes • Lighting upgrades Quality electrical work done right. No job is too small! Call Chris Watt, 778-229-2617

8150

Kitchens/Baths

STL Contracting; Renovations Kitchens, Baths, Tiles, Painting, Drywall plus More! 604-626-1670

8155

ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect

Contr 97222. 40 yrs exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Fencing/Gates

S&E Landscaping and Fencing Custom Cedar, Prefab panels, Chainlink. Free Est. 778-838-3005 West Coast Cedar Installations Custom fencing, decking & more 604-244-8824, Cell: 604-788-6458

8110

Floor Refinishing

STONE WORK

Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone.

604-603-2576

tymerstonework.com ALLCASTLE MASONRY LTD Natural & cultured stonework. 20 yrs exp. 604-551-2212

8180

Home Services

BE COOL! Talk to Someone You Trust.

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING

604-464-8600 ext 213

No job too big. No job too small. We keep it simple. • Full Yard Cleanup • Pruning trees, shrubs & hedges the proper way! • Planting Plan & Full Installation / Fencing • Retaining walls, walkways, patios & bed edging Please call Sherry

604-992-6654

Landscape Technician & Cert. Arborist

8090

Masonry

Landscaping

Lic. # 91746

#1167 LIC Bonded. Expert trouble shooter, sm job specialist, reno’s, panel changes. 617-1774.

Lawn & Garden • Clean-ups & Disposal, Gutters/Press Washing Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142

8175

CONCRETE WORK of any kind. Third generation. Call Mike at 604-945-8717 cel 604-318-3649

COQ, Office Space for Rent, $1000/mo, 810sf + mezz, nr Port Mann Bridge. 604-464-7590

FORTRESS RETAINING WALLS & LANDSCAPES

• Driveways • Sod • Topsoil • Sand • Gravel • River Rock • Bark Mulch • Fencing & Woodworking • Arbours • Pergolas • Bridges

• Retaining Walls • Patios • Walkways • Interlocking Paving Stones

24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

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NeedaGardener?

Certiﬁed by The National Concrete Masonry Association

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless 604-219-6944 We cover the HST COQ Unit 201-2080 Hartley Ave, 1500 sf, a/c office, reno’d, great layout, 2 washrooms, kitchen, 4 priv offices, large open area, $1300/mo + HST, gated cplex, ample prkg. 604 929-9493 www.westrockproperty.com

Lawn & Garden

604-439-9417

8055

Stevie’s Handyman Services No Job too Small, Good Rates Call Stevie 778-997-0337 MAPLE RIDGE, Brookside Gardens. Newly reno’d 3 BR, 2 lvls in family-oriented complex. 3 appl, fenced back yard, carport. $1,250/mo + utils, Immed. Near bus & schools. NS. 778-835-0748

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Gutters

Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-420-4800

CHRIS SPRUSTON 604-908-1258 ★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★ Paving, retaining walls, turfing, planting. Call 604-889-4083 ★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Retaining walls, irrigation, paving, patios, fences, etc. 778-688-2444

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8185

Moving & Storage

B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~ • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Efﬁcient & Reliable

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8220

Plumbing

604-708-8850 EZ GO MOVERS Quick & Reliable Movers

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005

604-524-2177 www.ezgomovers.com

Monty J’s Moving From $50/hour and up 604-710-5253 www.montyjsmoving.com $30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020 #1 MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604 464-5872 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885 ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45 day honest 26 yrs est 506-7576. AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

CANRO SERVICE. H/W tank, furnace, boiler, drain, installations & repairs. BBB. 604-789-6767

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300 HIGHMARKPLUMBING.COM Heating, Gas fitting, Drainage. Excavation. 604-945-6060 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-469-8405

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

CANSTAR PAINTING The Quality You Trust! Interior & Exterior Projects Prof. Crew of Master Painters Prof. Design & Product Consultation Free Est./Written Guarantee

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582

Kraft Painting & Decorating Residential, Commercial,Apartments EXPERTS OF:

Drywall Repair Repaint Texture Ceilings,Trim, Doors, Frames, Cabinets Walls & Floors, Colour Selection…etc. Special rates for ongoing maintenance painting.

RUDI 604-939-0697 or 778-838-2666

AAA PRECISION PAINTING

778-881-6096 ANMORE PAINTING. Ext & int, 15 yrs exp. Excellent refs. Call Andrew 604-537-4764 BESTWAY PAINTING, Int/Ext, Crown Mouldings, $150 off any Job over $1000. 778-881-6737

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd All types of Re-Roof, Repair, Gutter. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957

New . Additions . Renovations Licenced, insured and bonded 25+ years exp . 604 936-0404

A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

8250

Roofing

•Residential Rooﬁng •Siding and Window Installations •Aluminum Awnings and Railings •Rain Gutter Replacements •Drainage Installations and Repairs Member BBB - Member RCABC Full Liability Coverage and WCB Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections

Residential & Strata Prompt Service. WCB Insured

Edgemont Building Maintenance. Power Washing. Window & Gutter Cleaning, 604-420-4800

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

Specialties Include: Kitchen & Bath Improvements We Also Do: • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements

Call Bill

604-298-1222 www.chrisdalehomes.com

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring ''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

NORM, 604-466-9733 Cell: 604-841-1855

Three time Georgie Award Finalist National Sam Award Finalist Georgie Award for Best Renovation “Why Trust Your Renovation To Anyone Else”

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

P & G HOME SERVICES

Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338

45 Years Combined Experience • General Repairs & Small Reno’s • Stucco • Windows • Siding • Drywall • Flooring • Deck & Stairs • Power Washing • Concrete • Rooﬁng • Kitchen Cabinets PETER Free Est GLENN

ROLL INTO A NEW LOOK Int/Ext, Staining, Floor Coating etc. Quality work. 604-340-6371

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936

★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work. Reasonable rates. 604-809-3842

A-Z KITCHENS, c-top, granite, bathrooms, tile, floor, carpet, paint, blinds. Bob 778-318-3950

604-315-1452

TO PLACE YOUR AD IN OUR CALL THE EXPERTS SECTION CALL 604-444-3000

SSK ROOFING & SIDING Re-roofing. Gutters. WCB / BBB 604-787-4622 or 778 240-6513

8255

Rubbish Removal

604-RUBBISH 782-2474

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

10% OFF WITH THIS AD www.604rubbish.com

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Call • 604-941-2297

Home Reno Feature

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Grant’s Home Maintenance

Residential / Commercial No job too BIG or small. Low Rates. Quality Service. Seniors Disc. Free Estimates

8142

A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★refoof ★ repair★ Fully Ins. Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266

Complete Pressure Washing: Roofs, Houses, Driveways, etc Gutter Cleaning & Repairs.

Pressure Washing

CALL THE EXPERTS

PRP RENOVATIONS. Kitchens, baths, tiling, flooring, painting, plumbing, gutters 604-764-0399

Big Phil’s Rubbish Removal Take your junk away same day. Call for rates 778-892-4515

WET & WILD

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Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567

Quote code 1969 for a 5% discount

Power Washing

Excellent $$$$

Free Est * Insured * WCB

Roofing

Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate

8225

Int/Ext

Written Guarantee

8250

$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020

604 936-2808

604-783-6454 Vancouver 604-377-2503

Renovations & Home Improvement

CITY CTR PLUMBING Lic. 10% disc − all small jobs, faucets, toilets, sinks, etc. 604 562-4269

grantshomemaintenance@shaw.ca

POPEYE’S MOVING

8240

Friday, July 9, 2010

NAVCO

DISPOSAL BINS 10 - 40 yard bins. Lowest rates! disposalking.com 604-306-8599

ROOFING EXPERTS

MAN WITH TRUCK available for rubbish removal, moving and deliveries. Todd 604-765-9684

Certiﬁed Experts • All Phases of Rooﬁng ASK ABOUT OUR “NO WORRY”

WILL HAUL out garages and bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable items are included. 604-936-8583

ROOF INSTALLATION PACKAGES

Fully Insured • WCB Coverage

Ofﬁce: 778-588-7477 Cell: 778-991-7858 www.navcoconstruction.com

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call for your FREE ESTIMATE

8300

COASTAL RESTORATION. Stucco, int & ext painting, leak repairs. 20 yrs exp. 604-562-4442

8305

Sun Decks

UNITED VINYL SUNDECKS LTD.

• Waterproofing • Aluminum Awnings • Custom Aluminum Railings • Deck Renovations

Free Est.

8309

Tiling

Ceramic & Stone Installation •Bath •Kitchen •Floors •Decks Int/Ext •Free Est • 604-789-5671

10% lower than any other written estimate

RENEW KITCHEN & Baths. Tile, stone work, laminate, hardwood, painting 15 yr exp. 604-773-2264

SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

604-726-6345 MAC ROOFING INC.

Residential & Commercial Torch On Specialist Member of Shell Busey’s House Smart Referral Network ★ Govt Certified ★ 20 yrs exp

778-237-ROOF (7663) YOUNG BROTHERS ROOFING

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Call: 778-896-4858

ED’S ROOFING

Reroofing & Repair Asphalt & Torch On Carports ★ Garages ★ NO HST!

778-896-4448 (Cell)

Auto Miscellaneous

$0 DOWN & WE MAKE YOUR 1st PAYMENT AT AUTO CREDIT FAST Need a vehicle? Good or Bad Credit? Call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309

9125

Domestic

1994 MERC Marquis recpts rebld brakes/steering/shocks, tow pkg, 155kms $3200obo 604-576-0337

8315

Tree Services

1999 INTRIGUE GLS, V6, 178,000 km, auto, loaded, 1 owner, no accidents, always garaged, $2,999. 604-534-3435

9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

2007 VICTORY 8 Ball, 9700k. pass equip, cust windshield, shotgun pipe.$10,500. 778-240-0584

9145

Scrap Car Removal

FREE

Scrap/Car Removal No Wheels No Problem

2 HOUR

Family Owned & Operated

(604) 209-2026

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986) Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

8335

Window Cleaning

BOB’S WINDOW Gets that Clean, Clear Shine No Drops, No Drips, No Streaks Right into the corners! Serving you for over 20 yrs. Also do Gutters 604 588-6938 Edgemont Building Maintenance. Window & Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing. 604-420-4800

Scrap Car Removal

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

9155

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673 ★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!

604-728-1965 John FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-761-7175

STEVE TOWING SERVICES Scrap Car Removal. We Pay $$ for all cars. Call 778-316-7960

Motorhomes/RVs

1995 FORD Glendale Royal Classic, 28Ft. 164K, walk around bed, + more, recessed awning, exc cond $19,000obo 604-826-4523

1999 MONACO Diplomat diesel pusher Class A, loaded, immac. 38 feet $69,900 604-916-4931

1996 FORD E350, 16ft Cube Van, diesel, auto, 216k, good rubber, $8200. 604-534-2678

9160

Sports & Imports

1989 HONDA Acura Legend. Tan, auto, 4 drs, 158,000 km. No rust, new tires. Excellent running condition! $2,500. 604-574-2057 1991 TOYOTA Camry, 4 Dr, new tires, alternator & brakes. Good cond. $1,400 obo. 604-539-2302 1994 CAMRY 4 dr, auto, leather, air cared, V6, 235K, $2950, D9921 Abbots 604-855-6522 2003 HONDA Accord LX; 88K kms; original owner; auto trans; a/c; pwr locks; 4 dr; gold with beige interior; Lisa 604.807.1373 2010 NISSAN VERSA, 4 dr h/b, auto, p/l, p/w, a/c, red, 2000 kms, $9,000 Firm. 604-538-4883

2010 STARCRAFT 1019-Fridge, furnace, awning, outside grill, etc. $10,700 (stk. 28764) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL#2844

2010 STARCRAFT 36RT off road tent trailer, Heavy duty everything! Huge cargo deck. $24,400 (stk. 28772) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL#2844

Smarter Buyer. Better Car. 2010 TRAVELSTAR X 197RBExpandable trailer with elec. awning. $23,000 (stk. 28488 www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL#2844

Vans 30FT HOLIDAY Rambler, V10, 2 slide outs, generator, 48,133mi., $55,000 obo. 604-556-4866

604-761-7175 TRUCK REMOVAL

9522

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1992 MAZDA B2200, double cab, burgundy, good cond, air cared. $2600. Lang. 604-888-6075

9173

SCRAPPER $ BEST RATES $ THE SCRAP CAR &

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB

9145

1999 GMC, 5 ton flatdeck, 22’, very good running condition, $6500, call 604-751-5285

Service From Call

JJ Rooﬁng • Repairs • Reroof • New Roof

9105

942-5394

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

Stucco

AUTOMOTIVE

2003 CHEVY Venture, 150K, ac alarm, keyless entry, like new, $4800, 604-771-3199..769-1010

9515

Boats

1987 CANAVENTURE 17 ft, with trailer, 115 hp (1992) Yamaha O/B motor $5888. 604-751-2798

9522

Motorhomes/RVs

NEW STARCRAFT 1224-Fridge, furnace, brakes, awning, $13,175 (stk. 28015) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL#2844

9540

Trailers/Tents/ Campers

1988 28’ Motorhome, self cont, sleeps 6, a/c, air, auto, generator, $8900. call 604-853-5528

2007 KOMFORT 29ft 5th Wheel, all custom equipt, $26,900 obo. Sry. Call 604-590-2824

2003 ADVENTURER 22ft RV, 84K, sleeps 6, new tires, Exc Cond $28,500 604-819-6130

2007 SPRINGDALE 266, 26ft, full slide, bdrm w/qn bed, swiv rocker AC, NS. $18,750. 604-613-4370

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Friday, July 9, 2010

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Friday, July 9, 2010

SHOP&DINE

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St. Johns Street & Clarke Street Winner Readers Choice “Best Fine Dining” “Best Overall Service”

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starting July 2nd

We are pleased to announce that the SHARE’d Treasures Thrift Store is now TAX FREE !!!

2510 St. John’s St. Port Moody

Proudly part of your community since 1972 2404 St John’s St. Port Moody, 604-931-5510

saintstgrill@hotmail.com

VIP line: 604.937.7477

PORT MOODY

Patio Now Open

Upcoming Cooking Classes

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S FINE FOO DS AND GIFT

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2500 St. Johns St., Port Moody Tel: 939-6200 www.edenwest.ca

CONSIGNMENT

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The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA

Friday, July 9, 2010

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12-2pm

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Till July 30, 2010

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5-7pm

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