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he City of Port Moody is tiptoeing its way towards the world of Facebook friends, Twitter tweets and other online interactions. The city plans to slowly start using social media tools over the next three years, beginning with a Facebook pilot project in September. According to a staff report, participation will be limited to topics least likely to incur controversy, including job postings, program registration, event promotion and communications announcements. Then in 2011, staff will consider adding Twitter as a communications tool and will extend Facebook use to other city divisions. As well, Port Moody will pilot an online discussion forum about a citywide issue, such as the budget process, to test this social media tool. The 2011 budget process will address any additional staff resources needed to maintain these new communications processes. In 2012, Port Moody plans to introduce a similar discussion forum or blog to generate discussions about specific city issues like fire hall redevelopment. Kevin Hill/NOW Peter Chow-White, an assistPoCo was the first city in Metro Vancouver to join Facebook, while Port Moody is taking a more cautious approach. ant communication professor at Simon Fraser University, said it’s now an expectation to see homes where old methods maybe don’t work as well, fans are between 18 and 35 years old, and another 40 Facebook, Twitter and YouTube links for municipalespecially as there’s no local television content and per cent are between ages 35 and 54. ities and community organizations. very little local radio content any more.” The city is open to receiving feedback on Facebook “Not getting involved in social media would be In Port Moody, city manager Gaetan Royer said — both positive and negative — as long as comlike not putting e-mail in offices in the 1990s. Do staff are considering both the risks and the benefits ments aren’t discriminatory, slanderous or obscene. you have a choice? Well, at this of increasing their online presence. “It’s monitored, but similar to a council meetpoint, probably not. And the percep“We want to be innovators in ing where we have an open question period and we tion is that you are behind, that you certain areas, but with regards to ask people if they have any questions, sometimes “Not getting involved the use of social media, there are a will not get the younger generation the questions or the comments made there are not coming up,” Chow-White said. always people that agree with the city’s perspective in social media would number of reasons to be cautious. “Maybe the older generation is We want to make sure this is used or approach,” Vincent said. be like not putting usually the one that the politicians as a positive way to interact with the “So just as [at a council meeting], we would lise-mail in offices are reaching out to, but the younger public,” Royer said. ten to what they have to say and respect what they generation are the ones where this is “We want to make sure that have to say if it may not be in agreement with us. in the 1990s.” common sense. There is no ‘before we have the staff available to look Similarly, people on our Facebook page may choose the digital.’ So to not be on top after the site properly to manage it. to post a comment that says ‘I don’t agree with what of that now means leaving out an you’re doing here or what you people are thinking.’ Peter Chow-White There’s nothing worse than having enormous constituency of people conversations taking place without “And they’re entitled to that opinion. That’s why Simon Fraser University who vote, people who pay taxes and somebody from the organization the page is there — so that we can get the feedback, people that you want to bring to that’s hosting being involved.” have the conversation with our citizens.” social issues.” Facebook and Twitter also refer users back to the Social media has experienced a major shift in the City of Port Coquitlam website, Vincent said. The eanwhile in Port Coquitlam, spokesperson past five years, Chow-White said, adding that he approach is working, since web traffic to the city site Kathleen Vincent said staff spend about four would be surprised if organizations are not already increased by 22 per cent between January and June hours per week monitoring the city’s many taking part. of this year, bringing in 218,000 visitors and 688,000 social media methods. “You can chalk up a list of the pros of social page views in the six-month period. The communications division maintains the media. You can also chalk up a list of risks and cons Port Coquitlam also reaches residents through online resources and responds to all questions asked as well. I wouldn’t characterize the media as being on the city’s Facebook page, which boasts more than Mayor Greg Moore’s blog, monthly e-mail newsbad or good, but I also wouldn’t characterize it as letters, online surveys and forums, and weekly 2,300 fans — on par with the City of Vancouver. being neutral,” he said. Wellness Wednesday videos posted on YouTube. Vincent said Port Coquitlam was the first munici“But in terms of local community organizing and These methods are useful, but not necessarily the pality in Metro Vancouver to join Facebook in March reaching out to a community, there can be a lot of 2008. Now the well-used site receives about 3,800  CONTINUED ON PAGE 4, see ‘WE’VE BEEN QUITE.’ benefits in terms of reaching out to people in their interactions per month. About 40 per cent of the

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we’re contemplating going through with right through into September and October, because you get a wider range of the public’s “That hasn’t happened. It feels like this has been slipped in in the summer when people are perspective,” Stewart said, adding that while he’s in favour of the forest adventure concept, away on holidays and it hasn’t been properly he doesn’t support it being advertised.” located in Mundy Park. “It was a shock,” added “The public consultation has Tinari, who ran the 10,000“It feels like this has shown some significant resmetre event at the 1988 Olympics. “I hadn’t heard anybeen slipped in in the ervations about Mundy Park, reservations that I know are thing about it, and when I read up on it, I realized that the end summer when people shared by myself and others are away on holidays.” on council, so let’s expand the of the public consultation perdiscussion about other locaiod was Aug. 25. It didn’t seem tions.” like that was a lot of time.” The same goes for Coun. Mayor Richard Stewart Neal Nicholson, who also sits said in an interview Thursday Bruce Deacon on the city’s recreation, sports that “nothing nefarious” was Former Olympian and culture committee. intended by having council “I like the idea of a forreview the matter at the last est adventure playground. I committee meeting of the think it’s something that could put us on the summer, but conceded that any public consultation process conducted in August needs to be map; it could be a destination place for people, kind of like the Capilano Suspension Bridge,” taken with a grain of salt. “We have to make sure that we continue  CONTINUED ON PAGE 6, see ‘WE NEED TO.’ to seek public opinion on those things that  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.

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ike Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam communicates with residents through Facebook, YouTube videos and online forums, as well as council meeting live streams. Mayor Richard Stewart said communication

methods are changing and communities need to come to grips with that shift. “Every community has to wrestle with how it can engage its citizens better today because the public is drawn in lots of directions. There are lots of messages for lots of organizations. And if we want public engagement in the important work that the city does, then we need to make sure that we meet people where they are,” Stewart said. “Communication is evolving and the leading edge evolves quickly, but it doesn’t take away from other media such as print. You wouldn’t be able to use social media exclusively. It’s one of the tools that we can use, and I think we’d be wrong to ignore it as a communications tool.”

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PoCo resident said. She also claimed that at the time the photo was taken, she and her partner were in the process of backing up from the bears, not photographing them. She added that she only began photographing the bears once they had moved to the adjacent marshlands, not while they were on the pathway. She could not provide an estimate as to how far away she was once she eventually began taking the pictures. When asked for comment on the story last week, Coquitlam’s Bear Aware coordinator Drake Stephens and B.C. Conservation Service officials told The NOW that actions like those seen in the photo can lead to bears becoming habituated to humans, which in most cases, leads to them being killed. According to the photographer, though, the bears in Minnekhada Park became accustomed to humans long before she ever photographed them. She also claims to have saved the lives of fellow photographers and others who found themselves too close to bears in the park. “There’s at least 100 photographers doing the exact same thing I’m doing every day. I don’t habituate bears. Those bears have been habituated since the park opened,”

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parks and schools while on public transit. MacKenzie said the Crown did not seek a further bail review at that point. However, age 14. He was also required to stay away from Crown counsel is seeking to have Plehanov forschools, playgrounds, daycares, swimming feit his original $400 bail since he breached the pools, skating rinks and recreation centres. conditions of his release. On May 13, Plehanov appeared in Port If the cash is forfeited, MacKenzie said, it Coquitlam provincial court to face a fourth will become part of the province’s general revcount after a mother alleged that he had enue. A hearing date will be set on Sept. 21. touched her seven-year-old daughter inapproMacKenzie said bail priately in October amounts vary accord2009. ing to each individual “There was a bail “It all depends on the particular case. hearing on that date, “It depends on an and at that point case, but [bail] shouldn’t be set so individual’s particular court released him high that it makes it impossible for circumstances and it on a $400 cash bail,” a person to get out.” depends to a certain MacKenzie said. extent on the seriousFour weeks later, ness of the offence … Plehanov was back in Neil MacKenzie If a judge determines court to face a new B.C. Crown Spokesperson that it is appropriate charge of criminal to release someone on harassment. He was bail, the bail should arrested earlier that not be set so high that it’s impossible for the week for breaching his previous release condiperson to make it,” MacKenzie said. tions. “It all depends on the particular case, but it The court released him again on a $1,000 shouldn’t be set so high that it makes it imposcash bail plus additional conditions that he sible for a person to get out. So if you know a not go to Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam or Port Moody except for court or with the written per- person only has $500 but you set $25,000 cash bail, that’s really effective to ordering that he mission of his bail supervisor. be detained in custody.” Last week, Plehanov was in court again for Plehanov, known as “Mr. P” to his students, a fifth charge of sexual interference related to worked as an on-call teacher at 42 different an alleged incident in January 2008. His bail conditions were amended to include no contact elementary, middle and secondary schools in School District 43 between Jan. 31, 2007, and with the fifth alleged victim. The conditions March 15, 2010. were also amended to allow him to pass by  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.

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she said. Coun. Lou Sekora, on the other hand, flat out rejected the notion of an adventure playground anywhere in the city, let alone at Mundy Park. “We need to put a leash on this and kill it. I, for one, will not be supporting it,” said Sekora, who’s also a member of the recreation, sports and culture committee.

“I think we need to leave Mundy Park the way it is for the residents of this community. We don’t need to go into business there or anywhere else.” Sekora said he’s asking city staff to ensure the issue is placed on the agenda of the first committee meeting after summer break, which is slated for Sept. 13.

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what people are experiencing,” said Pearson, a Coquitlam resident and welder by trade. The group conducts fullnight investigations using equipment like video cameras, digital voice recorders and digital cameras. So far, they have deemed two locations to be haunted — the Keg restaurant and the Bernie Legge Theatre, both in New Westminster. In the Tri-Cities, the group investigated the Port Moody Station Museum but didn’t come to the same conclusion. “We got some interesting pictures in there, but we couldn’t claim the place as being haunted,” said Pearson, who discovered his abilities as a “sensitive” through tarot cards. “They’ve got something odd going on, but we need things very much in our face before we actually classify anything as being haunted.” The group will host a

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‘No golf course, no forest adventure playground’

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Having lived on the west side of Mundy Park almost 28 years and raised a family here, I find it appalling that, with very little notification for public input, the City of Coquitlam is considering a forest adventure playground in the park. Though the city may try to assure us otherwise, a forest adventure playground will most certainly impact the ecosystems of Mundy Park. In its construction, some underbrush will need to be cleared to make the area To The accessible. Some trees will have to be removed to make clear paths for zip lines. When the playground is in use, there will be many people trampling ground and making noise. The city estimates 25,000 to 30,000 admissions per year. Over the years we have seen squirrels, snakes, raccoons with kits, skunks, deer and bears. We often see coyotes and hear them at night. This is just a small sampling of the fauna in the park. A forest adventure playground will destroy more of their territory.

Many times over the years I’ve been privileged to see herons flying over my house on their way toward Mundy Lake or Lost Lake. I doubt they’ll be impressed by the sudden movements and noise of people in the trees in the five-acre forest adventure playground. On walks in Mundy Park I’ve also encountered owls. Most of those that I’ve seen were in the treetops — the forest canopy — where the adventure playground is proposed. Editor So, rather than a commercial forest amusement playground anywhere in Coquitlam — especially in Mundy Park (wasn’t it designated an urban forest as a measure of protection?) — why doesn’t the city provide educational public nature walks that teach appreciation for, rather than harm, ecosystems and wildlife habitat? And don’t tamper with Mundy Park — no golf course, no forest adventure playground. Anne Thompson Coquitlam

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Bail system doesn’t make sense

he story of Aleksandr Plehanov, a TriCities substitute teacher facing five counts of sexual interference, is shocking on many levels. While we extend Plehanov the same consideration we would give to any person accused of a crime — the presumption of innocence until proven guilty — we wonder why the court decided to grant him bail. Shouldn’t anyone accused of sex crimes against children be held in custody until trial due to the serious nature of the allegations? Not in the court’s view. Plehanov was originally released on a $500 recognizance, which means he wasn’t actually required to hand over $500 to the court. Nor was he required to leave a deposit or have another person agree in writing to be responsible for him until the case is over. In effect, the $500 recognizance was meaningless. After a May 13 court appearance to face a fourth count of sexual interference, Plehanov was ordered to pay a “cash bail” of $400 — meaning he did actually have to pay that amount. Four weeks later, he was back in court to face a new charge of criminal harassment. This time, the court released him on a cash bail of $1,000. When he returned to court last week to face a fifth charge of sexual interference, he was not asked to pay any more. Let’s get this straight: a person accused of five counts of sexual interference and one count of criminal harassment is asked to pay only $1,400 in bail? That hardly seems like enough considering the serious nature of the charges. The only reason we’re learning of the details of Plehanov’s bail is because the Crown wants him to forfeit the first payment of $400 for breaching the conditions of his release. So what is the point of bail anyway? If it’s to keep accused criminals on the straight and narrow while they await trial, shouldn’t the amounts be set higher for serious charges? After all, bail for disgraced cancer fundraiser Steve Fonyo was set at $20,000 after he was accused of credit card fraud. Since he couldn’t pay, he remained in custody. Of course, Fonyo has an extensive criminal record, a factor that likely influenced the amount of his bail. But really, a total of $1,400 for charges of sex crimes against children? Only in the court’s world would that amount be high enough.

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Development would change Mundy Park forever

forget that I am in the middle of a developed area, as have been a runner my entire life. I have had the park is so untouched and everyone who uses the the privilege to run all over the world in many park loves it as I do — we take care of it. The trails beautiful spots. However, the most pleasure I are well-groomed and soft bark mulch and small ever get out of a run is here, at home, in Mundy rocks are underfoot. Park. I can run forever on the cool trails As an elite runner I ran in some of of Mundy Park. The natural setting is the most famous parks in the world and what makes it so wonderful. It is not not one was as beautiful as Mundy Park. developed, no one charges us to use the We are so lucky to have this park in the park, and there is no reason to be in middle of our city of Coquitlam. When there unless you want to walk or run I travelled and was homesick, it was the and just enjoy life a little bit more. park I quickly returned to on my first As I run I pass many people that I see day home. When I have had sadness My View each day; we are regulars in this dreamy or stress in my life, it is this park that park. We all smile while we are in there, rejuvenates me. Leah Pells as we know how lucky we are to have Mundy Park is a very special place. It this untouched piece of nature. We all is a large trailed park that walkers, runlook forward to the moments in the day when we ners, hikers and dog lovers enjoy. The trails weave all over the park through many little ecosystems and are in the park, away from the business of life, the rush, the clock, the stress to make enough money to pretty lakes. Everyone is so careful to take care of survive. But in the park we are not just surviving, we our park as we know this is rare. In a world where are living. money and business make the pace of life so fast, If we let private business develop this park we Mundy Park slows it down. love, it will be gone forever. Once we open the door When I run in Mundy Park I forget where I am. I

to private business to make money on a piece of land that they have not even taken a walk through, there is no way to get it back. The whole park would be developed and gone. There would be thousands of tourists who come and play for a day, leaving garbage behind. The community would suffer such a loss. Not everything good in life comes down to money; some things are just so much more than a dollar. Let’s hold on to this piece of heaven; a developed park would be new and fun for a season, and then we are left with a ruined piece of land and loss of wildlife. We would lose the one piece of our day that is slowed down just for us. Life is often rushed and goes by too quickly. Take a walk or a run in Mundy Park and life slows down — you can see the sunlight through the trees in summer or the fresh snow hanging on the branches in winter. There is time to enjoy a bit of your day, get some exercise and just be one with nature. Have a great run in Mundy Park. Leah Pells is a three-time Olympian and Mundy Park regular.

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Lemonade stand adventure: from sublime to ridiculous Re: “Lemonade stand kids gain public support,” Friday, Aug. 13. If there is one thing young Mackenzie Burke Sikorra and his friend Alex Pedersen can take from the lemonade stand adventure, it’s that hypocrisy rules. Let us recap this story that has gone from the sublime to the ridiculous. (1) Twelve-year-old boys are told they can’t sell lemonade, popcorn and dog treats on city property. It is against city bylaws. (2) The boys understand and will not continue. The end. The sublime. But wait — in step the “adults,” all of whom have an opinion as to why it is OK for 12-year-olds to break the law. It’s OK because if they weren’t there “they could be floating down the river, smoking dope on the sandspit. They could be selling drugs.” This is an obvious next step, if not allowed to sell lemonade. Even poor deceased Mayor Len Traboulay gets caught up in the fracas. I’m sorry, but even he would have to abide by the laws of the community he oversaw. It’s OK to break the law because it is for soccer uniforms. Now I understand. “Who’s that going to kill?” The boys were selling homemade dog treats. Dogs have allergic reactions, just as humans do. It could

kill or sicken a beloved pet. The mayor and councillors just gave themselves a raise, so now they make too much money to bother kids. They should “Go clean up the transients in Gates Park so you’re not afraid to go down there.” Very compassionate. The ridiculous: There is national and international coverage. People, get a grip! We have people donating tickets for soccer matches, soccer-mom business owners providing tents and “apple mascots,” a barbecue, To The DollarMakers recognition, whatever that is, $200 cheques. We’ve probably just begun. Perhaps somewhere in this cacophony someone should say, “Obey the law.” Mackenzie and Alex, I would like you to remember three things about this experience: (1) If you are a cute 12-year-old, it is OK to break the law. Age 13, might be a bit dicey. (2) If moderation is good, excess is even better. (3) Don’t ever become a “transient,” because you are on your own. “Transients” don’t fit on the feelgood band wagon. Oh, there is that thing I mentioned early on — hypocrisy rules. On a side note, I read SHARE Family & Community Services Society needs donations of bunk

beds for families “in desperate need of bunk beds.” My suggestion to them? Well, you can guess. Gary Nichols Coquitlam

All garbage cans should be covered Port Coquitlam now has night patrols scouring northside neighbourhoods searching for “garbage offenders.” If you set your garbage out before 5:30 a.m. you will receive a $150 fine. Editor According to PoCo City Hall, unsecured garbage is the single biggest cause of bear intrusions into residential neighbourhoods. Drive by Aggie Park, James Park, McLean Park, etc. and take note of all the garbage bins that not only do not have a critter guard, they have “swing lids.” They are 100% unsecured. These bins are not taken in and set out before 5:30 a.m. There are baseball and soccer tournaments at these parks as well as children playing throughout the day. It would be reasonable to assume there are edibles in these bins. There is an unsecured “swing lid” garbage bin at the corner of Lougheed and Oxford. This corner consists of a Starbucks, a takeout pizza restaurant, a Chinese restaurant and a convenience store.

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There could certainly be food products in this bin. The difference is that these are garbage containers that the city is responsible for and they don’t feel they need to follow the same bylaw they’re enforcing on you. I asked a City Hall employee about this very issue several months ago and I was told that the city could not afford to outfit their bins with critter guards. She said unfortunately, the city is you so you would be paying for it. Here’s my question: If we can’t afford to secure the garbage bins, how can we afford those huge pay raises that just transpired? I guess it’s just a matter of what’s important to the mayor and city council members. Maybe if they collect enough $150 fines and money from business licences to operate lemonade stands, they can give themselves an even bigger raise. In my 37 years of being a Port Coquitlam resident, this is the worst mayor and city council ever. Our community has been getting negative press both in the Vancouver papers and on the local TV news stations. No one can believe that we shut down a 12-year-old’s lemonade stand, and columnist Jon Ferry mentioned the “eye popping” salary increases in the Aug. 16 Province. And they haven’t even heard of the “PoCo Garbage Police” yet. D. Pederson Port Coquitlam

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ort Coquitlam’s interest in gardening is deeply rooted in the community, and local green thumbs are being honoured for their bright blossoms and colourful creations. The 14th annual Pride of PoCo Garden Awards, hosted by the PoCo Garden Club and the City of Port Coquitlam, brought in more than 50 nominations. A panel of judges considered each garden’s street-side appeal, maintenance of plant and landscape materials, and effective use of colour and space. John and Hulda Theiler won first place for their 1478 Columbia Ave. creation, which they have been working on for more than 40 years. “It’s my hobby,” Hulda said. “I used to work in a greenhouse and I think it comes with the job. It keeps your mind off things.” City parks co-ordinator Bill Herbst said the Theilers’ garden was an easy pick for this year’s top prize. “It was very tasteful with sophisticated planting, very pleasing to the eye. The gardeners obviously know what they’re doing,” Herbst said. “You could just see the pride in that particular one.” Second place went to Laura and Michael Thomas of 4058 Liverpool St. Michael gives most of the credit to his wife, who writes her own gardening blog at florabylaura.ca. “We put a lot of hard work into it,” he said. “It’s nice to have a happy result at the end of it all.” Herbst said the second-place garden made good use of lighting and features, including a bench, trellises and an Inukshuk. “It was a real classy little island bed in the front garden and a very nice balance of plants and colour,” he said. Luigi and Rosemarie Vissochi ranked third for their garden at 2677 Fortress Dr. Herbst said this garden has been nominated many times and has won awards in the past. “There’s very excellent use of colour. It’s very well maintained,” he said. “All the neighbours have caught on. It’s probably the No. 1 block for the number of entries every year.” The top townhome garden went to Donna Pisoney of 1102 Bennet Dr. “There was lots of good colour in this one, lots of statuaries,” Herbst said. “It was a fun little garden and very well maintained.” Victor and Maria Martinho brought home an honourable mention for their water-wise garden at 1575 Prairie Ave. “Their front garden has no lawn. It’s just all gravel and pots and some statuaries. It’s very well maintained and it doesn’t take a lot of water, so we wanted to recognize that,” Herbst said. “That’s another thing that the city is looking for — reducing the water consumption.” Blakeburn Elementary also earned an honourable mention for its community involvement in Blakeburn Park. “In Blakeburn Park, the city park beside Blakeburn school, there’s a playground area and a little bark mulched area that was looking rather desolate,” Herbst said. “The school, with volunteers, took it onto themselves to plant it up. It was a nice initiative so we wanted to recognize their efforts.” All in all, Herbst said the quality of PoCo’s gardens has increased over the past several years. “The city sees the value in promoting the beautification of people’s gardens,” he said. “Over time, we have noticed that there are a lot more people investing a lot more time and work into their front gardens, and it’s really paying off.” Winners will be recognized at the Sept. 13 council meeting.

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Hulda and John Theiler won first place in the Pride of PoCo Garden Awards for their Columbia Avenue plantings.

Left: Michael and Laura Thomas took second place in this year’s Pride of PoCo Garden Awards, while Rosemarie and Luigi Vissochi, above, took third place.

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Katie the can-collecting canine raises cash for homeless animals

the non-profit society’s director of develophen Cheryl Giannisis tells her dog ment. “A lot of people fundraise on behalf or Katie to “go fetch,” the industrious in memory of a beloved pet, but as far as we mixed breed doesn’t come back with know, Katie is the only non-human to persona ball. Instead, Katie returns with a discarded ally sign up. And what’s more, she’s actually pop can or bottle in her mouth. doing her own fundraising.” “She just loves to retrieve Giannisis says Katie caught things — keys, remote conthe charity bottle-collecting trols, slippers. And this way, bug a couple of years ago when she’s helping her community,” “She just loves to a neighbour lost her breasts to says Giannisis. retrieve things — cancer and both of her legs to The hundreds of recyclables keys, remote controls, diabetes, and needed to build a Katie fetches on her daily slippers. And this way, wheelchair ramp for her house. walks with Giannisis are diliKatie raised $400 collecting gently bagged and returned she’s helping her recyclables and put it toward for a refund, with the proceeds community.” the cost of the ramp. donated to the BC SPCA’s Last year, Katie collected North Cariboo Branch. Cheryl Giannisis another $640 worth of bottles So far, Katie has collected Katie’s Owner and cans to donate to the $145 for her own Scotiabank SPCA; this year, she’s picked and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause the Paws for a Cause campaign campaign; her goal is to reach and set her goal at $1,000. $1,000 by the time the event culminates with “She’s a one-in-a-million dog,” says a walk at Prince George’s Cottonwood Island Giannisis. “She’s extremely smart and she Park in September. picks things up easily — literally.” Katie is also planning to attend the walk, Giannisis walks Katie on an extendable and is the only species of the furry and fourleash, and when they spot a can or bottle on legged variety in the province who is doing her own fundraising.  CONTINUED ON PAGE 12, see DOG AMAZES. “It’s quite impressive,” says Denise Meade,

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Drake is a goofy boy with lots of energy! He wants to go go go all the time! Drake will need an owner who has experience with his breed type and/or experience with large breed dogs. Drake knows lots of commands but needs a little work on his manners. Drake gets along with some dogs, but would need to meet any dogs in the home prior to adoption.

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Paws for a Cause fundraiser gives animals a second chance

acey knows a little something about second chances. After fending for herself on the streets, the frisky cat was picked up by a Good Samaritan and brought to the BC SPCA’s Chilliwack branch, where she was given food, shelter and the loving care she so desperately needed. Sadly, no one came forward to claim Lacey, so she was transferred to the BC SPCA’s Port Coquitlam education and Photo courtesy of BC SPCA adoption centre and placed up Lacey has put her days as a stray behind her. for adoption. But it didn’t take long existence in a Surrey puppy life without my shy, affecbefore her soulful green eyes mill, makes me laugh every tionate and slightly neurotic attracted the attention of a single day with her peculiar black Labrador retriever Bob, new family, who opened their approach to life (for example, who was rescued through a heart and their home to give she can’t sleep at night unless cruelty investigation after his her a second chance. she has filled her dog bed with owner beat him repeatedly as Lacey is just one of nearly piles of shoes stolen from a puppy. 37,000 animals the non-profit various locations around the Or Sam, my maltese-shih BC SPCA provides home). Without the caring tzu cross, who a variety of servipeople who support the BC was found wances to every year, SPCA, Bob, Sam and Calleigh dering alone on and we couldn’t would have been left to suffer the streets of do it without your at the hands of violent and Penticton. Sam help. neglectful owners. I will be quickly made the This month, forever grateful to the people transition from animal lovers who gave them a second timid, homeless across B.C. are chance and who gave me the stray to swaggerPaw Prints holding garage opportunity to share my life ing king of the sales, car washes, with these unique, loving household and Lorie Chortyk bake sales and are companions. has developed an soliciting pledges from their Please join us on Sept. 12 obsession with watching his friends and family in support for the Scotiabank and BC favourite shows on high-def of the Scotiabank and BC Paws for a Cause Walk. Bring every night. He barks loudly SPCA Paws for a Cause Walk, your four-legged friends along to demand we turn on the which takes place in 36 comand help save the lives of television and barks even munities across B.C. on Sept. abused and homeless animals more loudly if we don’t flip 12. As the guardian of three in your community. To regisimmediately to his channel of wonderful dogs whose lives ter or for more information, choice (his top picks are CSI were saved by the BC SPCA, visit spca.bc.ca/walk. Miami, The Littlest Hobo and, I want to thank each and strangely enough, any home every person who participates • Lorie Chortyk is the gendecorating show). Calleigh, in this annual fundraising eral manager of communicamy energetic toy poodle who event. I cannot imagine my tions for the BC SPCA. was rescued from a horrific

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The Redeemed Christian Church of God hosts a movie night at Trinity Chapel at 7 p.m., featuring Facing the Giant. Another movie, Everyone’s Hero, will be screened for children. For more info on this free event, which features popcorn and drinks and takes place at 2624 Spring St. in Port Moody, call 604-374-1004. City of Coquitlam hosts Friday Night Live, featuring performances by Free City Collective (original rock music) and The Knots (named B.C.’s best youth band of 2010). Bring a picnic dinner. This free event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Spirit Square, located across from City Hall at the corner of Pinetree Way and Burlington Drive. Tri-City Singles Social Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clarke St., Port Moody. Those 40 and older looking to take part in activities like walking, theatre, dining, biking and weekend trips are welcome. Info: Phyllis at 604472-0016 or tricityclub@gmail.com. Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 weekly social bingo at 1 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room at Dogwood Pavilion. There are 15 events@thenownews.com games, and pots range from $5 to $25. New players welcome. Info: Catherine at 604-937-7537.

participants can choose either a 2.5- or a five-kilometre walk. Both begin at 10 a.m. Participants are asked to gather pledges. During the walk, there will be opportunities to register as an organ donor. For more information, call Judith Thompson at 604-307-0593 or visit www.kidney.ca/bcwalk. Burke Mountain Naturalists host a nature walk through the Riverview Hospital grounds at 1 p.m. Meet at the upper entrance to the Henry Esson Young Building. Info: 604-2909910.

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Metro Vancouver and the Minnekhada Park Association host the second-annual Minnekhada Art in the Park Festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Highlights include environmental art installations, live jazz performances, an outdoor café barbecue, guided nature walks, First Nations storytelling and art workshops. There will be free admission and parking at the Quarry Road parking lot. A shuttle bus will run between the lot and Minnekhada Lodge. To get to the park, turn north onto Coast Meridian Road from Lougheed Highway and travel 2.5 kilometres before turning right on Victoria Drive; keep left on Victoria to Quarry Road, which takes you to the park entrance. Info: www.metrovancouver.org. Terry Fox Library holds a family storytime from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in Port Coquitlam. Free storytimes feature finger plays, songs and stories for kids of all ages. Information: 604-927-7999.

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PoCo Motiva hosts a fundraiser outside the Select liquor store at 1761 Kingsway Ave. in PoCo beginning at 10 a.m. Bags of kettle corn will be sold for $5, and each bag will come with a ticket to an Aug. 27 game at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby between Toronto Metros-Croatia and the Athletic Club of B.C. Metro Vancouver and the Minnekhada Park Association host the second-annual Minnekhada Art in the Park Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Highlights include environmental art installations, live jazz performances, an outdoor café barbecue, guided nature walks, First Nations storytelling and art workshops. There will be free admission and parking at the Quarry Road parking lot. A shuttle bus will run between the lot and Minnekhada Lodge. To get to the park, turn north onto Coast Meridian Road from Lougheed Highway and travel 2.5 kilometres before turning right on Victoria Drive; keep left on Victoria to Quarry Road, which takes you to the park entrance. Info: www.metrovancouver.org. Pacific Coast Terminals hosts a performance by Phat Edna’s Soul Revue as part of its Summer Sunday Concert series, at 2 p.m. at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. Back by popular demand, this band plays soul, funk and party music. The Kidney Foundation of Canada hosts a fundraising walk at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam. Registration is at 9 a.m., and

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Adanacs’ imports added punch to attack to score. He is a very creative player.” Giourmetakis, an Edmonton native, was another lefthander who filled a void created with the graduation losses of Trevor Moore and Jordan Weir. Both Giourmetakis and Thomson put up a goal-a-game pace in limited regular season action, and are expected to amp it up in the national championships. Despite coming from the Burnaby Lakers organization, Loewen will get his first national championship action this week. He was an intermediate call-up during the Lakers’ last run, but is anticipating an intense run for the final. Getting traded was the toughest hurdle to cross, he noted. “It was a little weird at first, but me and Nick (Bilic) understood we did what we had to do to win a championship. We’re part of a team now,” Loewen said. Matthews will be a main focus of the defence, fans and rival coaches when the Adanacs have the ball. The soft spoken former Whitby Warrior and University of Denver athlete is ready to do his best to help Coquitlam advance to the final. “I definitely came here to win a Minto, work with a great group of guys, great coaches,” Matthews, who received the BCJALL’s Outstanding Achievement award, said. “It was definitely tough leaving my friends, I talk to them a lot at home but I’ll be back. It was tough going to school and here, but it’s worth it.”

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and Simon Giourmetakis. The three imports — two Ontarians and an Albertan — were hard catches but entirely worth the price. Coquitlam also added B.C. products John Canil early in the year and Nick Bilic, Robbie Campbell, Riley Loewen and goaltender Brodie Campbell at the trading deadline. The biggest impact came in the 6’5, 210-pound package of Matthews, an Oshawa native who brought offensive punch to the left side. “He’s big, he’s strong, he’s a lefthander,” Ken Wood said. “He’s athletic, he has a quick release and you right away notice that he wasn’t just focused on one task, he was seeing all of the floor.” The 20-year-old Matthews posted a powerful 35 goals and 31 assists in just 10 league games, and added seven markers and 27 helpers in seven playoff contests for a round 100 points in 17 games. “His vision on the floor is amazing,” Malawsky said. “He knows exactly what’s going on, not just in front of him but behind him as well. He’s just got that floor sense, that lacrosse savvy where [he] always knows what’s going on.” Beers says that while they had heard about Matthews’ skills, to see him at work proved to be an eye opener, even for his new teammates. “He is a phenomenal, phenomenal lacrosse player,” said Beers. “He knows where to put the ball on goalies, he knows the spots he needs to put the ball

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Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: lincolntm. freetoasthost.info or Shirley at 604-671-1060. Kyle Centre offers drop-in bridge for all skill levels from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Games follow reasonably priced soup and sandwich lunch prepared by Community Integration Services Society, which supports adults with disabilities. Information: 604-469-4561.

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Coquitlam Centre hosts summer drive-in movies screening How to Train Your Dragon, starting at dusk at the northeast entrance by H&M and Zellers. Admission is by $10 per-car donation to SHARE Family and Community Services Society, and is on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of preferred passes are available at Guest Services. Information: www.coquitlamcentre.ca. Planet Organic holds a cooking class on

from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square (2253 Leigh Sq.) in PoCo. Learn more about the choir, which is seeking new members. Info: 604-908-9304. An open house is also set for Sept. 2. Metro Vancouver holds free tours of the Coquitlam Watershed from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required. Information: 604-432-6430 or toursreg@metrovancouver.org. Morningside Toastmasters THURSDAY, AUG. 26 meet from 7:25 to 8:30 p.m. at events@thenownews.com Tri-Cities Chamber of Burkeview Funeral Home, 1340 Commerce hosts a Business after 5 Dominion Ave. in Port Coquitlam. networking event open to all chamInfo: Gene at 604-230-8030 or ber members. Non-members are www.morningsidetoastmasters.ca. welcome to attend, if accompanied by a chamSATURDAY, AUG. 28 ber member. Event runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Hogan’s Restaurant & Lounge, 50 Queens Glen Pine Pavilion hosts a neighbourhood St. in Port Moody. Cost, including HST, is $10 swap meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost to for members and $20 for non-members. Light rent a table to sell your goods is $12 for memrefreshments and appetizers will be served. To register, call the chamber at 604-464-2716 or visit www.tricitieschamber.com. Felice Women’s Choir hosts an open house In Business holistic baby foods from 6 to 7 p.m. at 2755 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam. Participants will learn the basics of baby food preparation for little ones. Registration required. Information: 604-552-2799. Women Helping Others (WHO) meets from 10 a.m. to noon at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Widows and single women over 50 welcome. Information: 604-464-2058.

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Coquitlam Crunch Challenge fundraiser features Coquitlam resident Alexander Bell walking up and down the hiking trail under the power lines as many times as possible in one day to raise money for the Coquitlam Foundation and diversity initiatives. See www. coquitlamfoundation.com for details. Bell will begin at the Eagle Ridge lacrosse box, just west of Scott Creek Middle School, at 6 a.m. Special Olympics BC, Coquitlam chapter annual registration day from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the McGee Room of the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Athletes, as well as new volunteers interested in coaching or helping with programming for fundraising for athletes with intellectual disabilities, are welcome to attend. Info: 604-737-3125.

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Adanacs take aim at quick start at Minto The opposing teams have arrived, the arena has been polished — now all that’s left to do is to play the games. The Minto Cup national junior A lacrosse championship starts tomorrow, 5 p.m., with the defending champ Orangeville Northmen taking on the No. 2 team from B.C., the New Westminster Salmonbellies. In the nightcap (8 p.m.), the host Coquitlam Adanacs welcome the Okotoks Raiders. All games are at the Poirier Sports Centre. The four teams are vying for two berths in the best-of-three final, which starts Aug. 27. Certainly, all the preparation and pre-tournament adjustments have sunk in. The players now get to deliver. “With back-to-back championships Orangeville definitely have to be the favourite,” Adanacs general manager Ken Wood said. “They are going to be the biggest challenge. Alberta, they have an impressive record and we hear that they are a very quick team. “And New West, we know all we have to about them.” Coquitlam addressed a lot of specific areas over the past year, adding depth to the defence, adding forwards and a big goaltender to share the load. Head coach Curt Malawsky has implemented a defencefirst, transition-quick gameplan, while emphasizing fitness. Wood also had a strong nucleus of returning players to build around — players who a year ago tasted the heartbreak of losing at the Minto Cup. “We got darn near everything we wanted to get in assembling a strong [team],” Wood said. “We believe we have the players in place to give us a shot.” “I’m superstitious so confidence is not something I exude at times like this,” Wood said. “I am confident that we’ve got everything in place to compete with the best.” Check page 24 for a complete Minto Cup schedule.

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GAME, SET, MATCH: Port Coquitlam’s Vivian Tsui has collected two Odlum Brown tour stops and turned heads on the provincial tennis scene. The teen is currently ranked No. 1 among B.C. under-16 girls.

PoCo teen rises up B.C. racket charts Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com The heat of the summer has turned into a hot time on the court for Port Coquitlam’s Vivian Tsui. The Archbishop Carney teen has rocketed up the B.C. tennis charts and demonstrated that she’s up to the challenge of the competitive provincial racket scene. Next up, the national level. It’s been a forehand smash for the talented player, with an Odlum Brown series opening victory at the Coquitlam Open in May, topping Kelly McNabney 6-1, 6-2 for the title. She followed that by capturing the sixth annual Delta Open women’s singles title, knocking off PoCo rival Alejandra Enderica 6-2, 6-1 in June. The 16 year old’s recent exploits include pushing

the No. 1-seed at the Vancouver Challenger Open earlier this month, taking on 20-year-old Julia Glushko of Israel, who was recently rated No. 330 in world rankings. “I just thought I’d try and play my best,” said Tsui. “This is my first full year on the tour and I expected to get use to the surroundings and get use to big tournaments. It’s gone well.” The lone wrinkle to a successful summer came when she twisted her back prior to the Stanley Park Open in July. Although she laced on her shoes and gave it a try, she eventually withdrew from the competition to rest her back. Tsui began taking tennis seriously at the age of 10, after much encouragement from her father. “My dad really likes tennis and he told me I have a talent for picking things up quickly. I just thought I’d focus on this and see how it sticks.” There’s no question on the bond between athlete

and sport. Establishing herself on the ranking board, Tsui took the first step as an unranked rival when she upset then-No. 1-ranked Katrina Boiko in Coquitlam. “That was the first time I beat her in an open tournament,” she noted. “My style of game was to be patient and stay with her, I just wanted to keep close and be ready, and it worked.” Training at Coquitlam’s People’s Courts, the teen has spent the past year advancing up the charts, to where she sits No. 1 in under-16, and second in the open district women’s division. The coaches at People’s Court have overseen her development for the past five years and believe she’s got plenty of untapped potential still. “She’s really worked hard the last year on her key areas, and she’s shown a lot more maturity and confidence on the court,” Hassan Askari, one of the  CONT. ON PAGE 29, see GETTING AGGRESSIVE...

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Motorists are advised that temporary traffic pattern changes will be implemented on Lougheed Highway, near United Boulevard. Lougheed Highway traffic lanes will be temporarily reduced to two lanes in each direction, for a distance of approximately 200 metres from Friday 9 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m. on the following dates: August 20 to August 23 August 27 to August 30 September 10 to September 13 These temporary lane reductions are required to install new, wider fish passable culverts underneath the highway. Lane reductions will be in one direction at a time (either westbound or eastbound) and will be communicated through roadside electronic message boards. A minimum of two lanes in each direction will be maintained at all times; however, to avoid travel delays, motorists may wish to use alternate routes during this time. No traffic pattern changes will be in affect during weekday peak times. For more information, or to view a detailed map of these changes, please visit the PMH1 Project web site at www.pmh1project.com, call 1 866 999-7641(PMH1) or e-mail info@pmh1project.com

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TAKING A STAND: Port Moody’s Taylor Stuart prepares to defend for Team B.C. during action Wednesday at the Midget National Lacrosse championships in Coquitlam. The championship final is slated for tonight, 8 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre.

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The ice is in and the players are coming and going. It’s life as usual for the Port Moody junior B Black Panthers. The Pacific International Jr. B Hockey League’s 2009-10 cellar-dwellers aren’t the same team as last year — even with the usual August uncertainty of on-ice product placement. That’s because general manager/owner Ron Luniw has a veteran with a winning track record calling the shots behind the bench in Ron Johnson. This edition of the Two Ronnies will not be like the 1970s British TV comedy of the same name. “Me and Ron go back a long time, 15 years,” said Luniw. “We’ve talked on several occasions and this time he contacted me...

It’s just a win-win situation and it takes a lot of heat off me.” Johnson, who worked with Rick Harkins in Aldergrove last season and steered the second-year franchise to a league title, has run junior B squads in Richmond, New Westminster and North Delta He replaces Marko Segovic, who took over the coaching reins in 2008 and held on for two rollercoaster seasons. The Panthers could be veteran-laden, with as many as 14 players returning. Considering last year’s dismal 11-36-1 record, a lot of jobs are open for competition. The blueline, led by returnees Chris Stew, Cam Paterson and Curtis Weins, could benefit from an injection of youthful skill, if major midget grads Daniel Lee and

Brodie Serka don’t stick in junior A. On the offence, Luniw expects big things from 21-goal scorer Justin Dorey, Julian Klaric, and Dylan Friels. Coquitlam teen Carson Spooner could be an impact player, too. However, it is in the crease where the focus is on a newcomer — 19-year-old junior B vet Delaney Minichiello. “Ron and I agree that we needed an older goalie, we’re looking for some maturity to set the tone. He (Minichiello) has experience, and we’ve got some younger guys who are pushing hard for jobs,” said Luniw. Port Moody’s exhibition schedule starts tonight, 7 p.m. at Coquitlam Planet Ice against Ridge Meadows. It continues Saturday, 7 p.m. at the Port Moody arena against Delta.

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TOPSY TURVY: Tri-City Bandits’ Charlie Girdler, right, bowls over Owen Sound’s Robert DeBrone during Day 2 of the Presidents Cup senior B national championship in Burnaby. The Bandits were doubled 10-5 by the host Burnaby Burrards Wednesday, leaving Tri-City in a four-way tie for second place at 2-2. Jordan Flaman and Athan Iannucci each tallied twice in the loss. They take on the Kahnawake Mohawks 4:30 today (Friday). The Presidents Cup final goes Saturday, 7 p.m. at the Bill Copeland Arena.

Bantam Cardinals came close

The PoCo bantam A Cardinals saw their stellar summer run come to a close in the B.C. baseball championship last month. PoCo had an early 2-0 lead evaporate in an 8-5 championship semifinal battle with eventual provincial champion Aldergrove. The game turned on a couple of errors, but featured a spirited rally that fell just short of the mark. Tyler Lineker and Joel Jensen supplied the RBIs in the first inning, but Aldergrove replied with two in the second and three more in the third. Relief pitcher Devan McCourt was named PoCo’s player of the game. The Cardinals’ run saw them finish 3-1 in the round robin, including a 10-0 drubbing of Maple Ridge and an 8-3 win over Oceanside. In that win, Robin Ricketts held the Island team to just three runs on six hits. Jacob Helmhold went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and two runs batted in. PoCo also edged Ladner 4-3 after opening with a 10-7 loss to Duncan. Other player of the game honours went to Christopher Borghardt, Evan Gain, Helmhold and Ricketts.

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program’s high performance coaches who’ve worked with Tsui. “She has come a long, long way on her mental game, and we’re seeing the results on the court.” Along with director of the high performance program Dimitri Penchev, Askari has witnessed the young player build on a solid tennis resume through persistence and dedication. More of the same is expected. “She is considered an aggressive baseline hitter, and that’s uncommon in the girls’ game,” Askari said. “She has

a willingness to go to the net, she has good hands and she hits the ball hard. Vivian is definitely one girl in B.C. who can reach the pros.” ACE NOTES: The People’s Courts Tennis Academy saw two tennis players return from the Under-12 National championships in Mont-Tremblant, QC., with medals. Benjamin Sigouin won the boys title, defeating Quebec’s Alexander Donski 6-3, 6-3. Rosie Johanson, meanwhile, advanced to the girls final before bowing out 6-3, 6-2 to Charlotte Robillard-Millette. Coquitlam’s Andrea Gu finished 10th overall.

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Part-time Receptionist required for Port Coquitlam law firm. Hours are 9:30am to 2:30pm, Monday - Friday. Must have a vehicle.

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Aries March 21 - April 19: A month of work and health issues begins Sunday. Yet your main experience will be pleasure this week. Sunday/ Monday feature social delights, happiness (attraction) in love, optimism, entertainment and wish fulfilment! Thursday night through Saturday boost your energy and charisma. (Saturday might bring a further development to Sunday/Monday’s attraction.) This week subtly furthers your (fortunate) destiny in work, career, and ultimately, finances. Even your “down time,” Tuesday to Thursday eve, flows smoothly: rest, think. Remember, start nothing major before Sept. 12.

Cancer June 21-July 22: Start nothing new before Sept. 12. Sunday begins four weeks of travel, communications, errands, curiosity, casual acquaintances, siblings, paperwork, news, and “daily business.” A busy, not important time. It’s busy partly because these activities (travel, communications, etc.) meet delays, misses, mistakes, forgetfulness. Keep a running “to do” list, take a list when shopping, etc. Your home, kids, a security or realty project remain front-and-centre. Finances, intimacy, lifestyle decisions favoured Sunday/Monday. Gentle love, wisdom mid-week. Ambition, Friday/Saturday.

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Rest, lie low, contemplate, be charitable and spiritual now to late September. Don’t start new projects before Sept. 12. Anticipate delays, mistakes in administrative duties and government, institutional links. A tax or other neglected matter might return to demand completion. But in general, life will ﬂow smoothly, your romantic progress (if you’re in one) pleases, life is sweet and nostalgic! (If you’re single, unattached, late January to early summer 2011 will bring a lucky partnership opening.) Romance, creative urges Sunday/Monday; exciting meetings Friday/Saturday. Work, mid-week.

Taurus April 20-May 20: Reject new starts, projects and relationships before Sept. 12. Loads of work streams your way, but there’s satisfaction, even affection in this. Also, a month of romance, pleasure, charming kids, speculation and beauty starts now! You’ll have lots of relief from all those duties. (But keep your eye on the ball, for late September will bring another basket of chores.) Your status/career meet luck Sunday (best) and Monday. Social joys, optimism, happiness and entertainment arrive Tuesday to Thursday. Your “destined love” is “around.” An old ﬂame? Lie low, rest late week.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Projects, relationships and ventures begun before Sept. 12 will almost certainly meet overwhelming mistakes, indecision and delays. So stick with the ongoing, or past situations, especially in earnings and spending – an area that will generally be fortunate for the four weeks ahead. (An “unseen destiny” aids you in money areas midweek.) Double-check amounts on cheques, change at the store, watch your wallet, etc. Relationships demand (and reward) your attention Sunday (best) and Monday. Secrets, intimacy, lust, investments, debt, mid-week. Gentle love, wisdom Friday/ Saturday.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Start no important new projects, ventures, relationships before Sept. 12. That might be difficult, as your mind naturally travels to the future for the next four weeks – you’re optimistic! Well, enjoy the state. Your popularity grows, social joys enter, entertainment, flirtations abound. A former lover or sweet friend might return. It’s fun and full of bounce, so don’t say no. But on a deeper level, the love here will raise issues of “deep duty,” perhaps of burden, or ”sweet sorrow.” You decide what’s worth what. Duties, sweet or not, appear Sunday/Monday, Friday/Saturday.

Gemini May 21-June 20: Delay all new starts – especially in domestic, realty, Mother Nature and security spheres – until Sept. 12. You’ll be tempted to “jump early” in those domestic, realty (etc.) areas, as they grow large for the next four weeks. Let events evolve: destiny is on your side, especially ﬁnancially. Romance (or the lack thereof) remains a strong secondary note. Love’s opportunities exist right into mid-September. However, better now if it’s an old ﬂame – perhaps from a former neighbourhood. Love and/or friendship are favoured Sunday/Monday and Thursday night to Saturday. Mid-week, be ambitious.

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Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Your energy and charisma soar this week through the next few, Virgo. But don’t start big new (or even small important) projects, nor relationships, before Sept. 12. So that leaves you in a bind: you’re in the best start time of the year energywise, and one of the worst circumstantially. Solution: seize something incomplete or abandoned from the past, and revive it. Best (past) place to look: earnings, money, possessions, rote learning, memory, a sensual contact, ﬁnancial investment/debt, sexual bond, lifestyle change. Work’s lucky Sunday, relationships and travel lucky Tuesday/Wednesday.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: A former job, career contact, parenting role, or status position might return now to Sept. 12. (“Destiny” aids here mid-week.) But don’t start brand new projects or relationships, especially in these areas. Instead, seize that past opportunity, or stick with ongoing ventures, while protecting them from delays, mistakes and misunderstood communications. Your social life remains happy, upbeat. A light, ﬂirtatious romance could arrive (perhaps Thursday night through Saturday) – or better, an ongoing one thrives. (A brand new relationship will tend to stay light, not “grow.”)

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August 22 - 28 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Start nothing new before Sept. 12. A former educational, publishing, cultural, love, international, legal or intellectual interest, project or situation might return. (Or you daydream about it/him/her.) Returning to the past can reward. If an old flame returns, a strong “career” or ambition streak is involved – e.g., he/she perhaps was once your boss, or a major client. Chase money Sunday (best) and Monday. Travel, communications mid-week – a turn of destiny could bring, aid, one of those educational, international, etc. things! Let things end Thursday night through Saturday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: A former investment, debt, secret, sexual, research, lifestyle, criminal/ police, diagnostic or health situation could reappear before Sept. 12. It’s generally favourable, could be a doorway to profit, satisfaction. But think before you leap. During the same interval, start nothing new, especially in these areas. You’re going be dealing with heavy themes, serious matters! Gentle, true love, intellectual growth, mental creativity, pleasurable travel and/or legal process – all continue. Your energy, charisma surge Sunday/Monday. (Someone has romance on the mind!) Chase money mid-week. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Avoid new starts before Sept. 12 – in projects and, especially, in relationships. You’ll have plenty to keep you busy with ongoing links – including one from the past. These might “reappear” after some absence: negotiations, litigation, a relocation, partnership or business opportunity, or even an enemy. Take everything in stride, be flexible, diplomatic. You might face a choice: To join or compete. Joining’s better, as your competition holds the aces right now. Lie low, rest, contemplate Sunday/Monday. Your charisma surges mid-week, triggering success! Money caution after Thursday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Apt/Condos

Friday, August 20, 2010

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604-444-3000

6508

Apt/Condos

6508

Apt/Condos

2 BR, 2 bath @ Montreux WW Plateau, like new, prkg, gym, hot tub & pool. Close to IGA, bus, & school. $1200 incls h/w & gas. Ns & n/p Sept 1st 778-839-4880 ref’s

280 Ross Dr. 612-4344, New 14th flr, 2 BR, 2 baths, small pet ok, lease, $1400.

460 Westview St. 612-4344 1 BR, near lougheed Mall, prkg, n/p, lease, $895

9098 Halston Court 612-4344 2 BR, 2 baths, gym, pool, prkg, lease $1300. AMAZING 2BDRM, 2bth + den * Rent-to-Own * Cora Towers, close to shops/transit. Low Down. Call Dave (604) 787-1413 to view.

2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 1 BR & 2 BR Apartments

9868 Cameron St. 612-4344 2 BR, 2 baths, 2 prkg, view, n/p, Sep 1, lease, $1450.

COQ 1 BR $750 2 BR $850, 3 BR $1050. Sept 1. Incls d/w, ht, prkg. Pet ok 604 523-9950 or 521-8249

BBY, 2 BR Apt, cls to school and Lougheed Mall, newly reno’d kitch & bath, N/s, N/p, Avail Sept 1, $1200/mo. Call 604-420-7023.

Grand Central 1 Br. & Den near Coquit. Ctr. Stainless appls, granite counters, wd. Clubhouse with exercise room. n/s Avail. Sept 1st, $1400/mo Call Julianne (604) 536-0220 www.rentinfo.ca Peninsula Property Management

BBY, across L’heed Mall skytrain, hirise, quiet side, 1 BR + lrg den, (could be 2nd BR) 2 full baths, balc, u/g prkg, storage, all gym fac, N/s, N/p, refs, $1400/mo, avail imed. Dean 604-720-3251.

BBY, NORTH. 3740 Albert St. Bright 2 BR, 10th floor. 1,000 sf. Fabulous mtn/river views from 2 balconies! U/grd prkg, storage, monitored alarm. Ns/np. $1,100/mo incl strata fees. Avail Sept 1st or 15th. 604-299-2448

BURNABY, OMA-2, 3 BR, sub Penthouse, 26th flr, 2 bath, granite counters, 2 balcony, 2 prkg, all ammens, storage, f/p, view, very bright $2225. cat ok, avail now . Ray 604-313-8817

COQ, Westwood Plateau. 2 BR, 2 baths, skylight, 6 appl, sec u/g prkg, pool & gym. $1250/mo + util. Ns/np. Sept. 1st. 778-554-9995 N. WEST 940 sf cln 2 BR with balc & view, $945 incls ht, h/w, locker, avl Now, N/p, N/s. 778-991-8818.

* Newly reno’d, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amenities. * Near WC Express. * Rent incls heat, hot water, fridge, stove, priv balcony & window coverings * Laundry & Storage ea floor * No pets ✔ Wheel Chair Access

Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation.

MOVE-IN BONUS

AMBER (W)

604 - 941 - 7721

544 SYDNEY PLACE COQUITLAM

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

office: 604 936-3907

401 Westview St, Coq Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.

Bach, 1 & 2 bdrms.

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

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

ARBOUR GREENE

starting at $799

RENTALS 604-931-3273 rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

552 Dansey Ave, Coq

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

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

MOVE-IN BONUS

BUCHANAN MANOR

1114 HOWIE ST. COQUITLAM

1 BR Apartment $750/mo. Includes heat & hot water. Near bus, shopping & school. No pets. Call:

CYPRESS GARDENS

1 bedrooms starting at $825

UG Parking, balconies. Close to Skytrain, near Gold Club, walk to mountain park. near Lougheed Mall.

RENTALS 604-800-1619 rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

6508

Apt/Condos

POCO 2 BR Apts, $755/mo & $775/mo, quiet-family complex, no pets. Call 604-464-0034

1 BR Apt $680 in POCO, bright & spac. corner ste, NO SMOKING, NO PETS, call 604-977-3088

10 Renaissance Sq. 612-4344 Large 1 BR loft, 1.5 baths, prkg, gym, Sep 1, lease, $1350.

1064 Howie Avenue

604-931-0312

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

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

Apt/Condos

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

A33

Large 1 BR. @ $825. Newly renovated Incl heat, hot water & dw. 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 604-723-3885

NEW WEST. Modern 2 BR, completely renovated. Quiet building. Prkg. $1,100/mo incl heat, h/w & hydro. Avail immed or Oct 1st. Near New West Skytrain station, shops & bus. Call 604-618-7766

NEW WEST. Reno’d 1 BR New Appl’s etc. No Pets, From $775 inc. HT/HW 604-724-8353 N. WEST, Lrg 1 BR $895 & 2 BR $1095, hdwd flrs, heat hot/water & cable. Cat OK. Nr transit, quiet bldg. Av now. Jim 604-728-2086 PITT MEADOWS golf course 2BR, 2ba, 2 yrs old, ss appls, granite, lg deck, inste w/d, ns/np. Av now. $1200. 604-780-3926

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

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq

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

office: 604 939-8905 cell: 604 916-0261 KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

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

MASSEY PLACE McBride Blvd, New West

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

(604) 521-0311

view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

Orlean Ridge - 990 Adair Ave 2 ensuite BR, h/w flrs, 2 prkg, lease, $1400. 612-4344 POCO 1 B/R +den, balcony, facing greenbelt, immaculate, gas and hot water included, all appliances, secured parking & storage, exercise & rec. facility. $875. Call 778-867-4977.

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.

604- 983- 8046

PORT MOODY Klahanie 1 BR & Den, all appls, prkg, storage, Canoe Clubhouse. Av Sep 1. $1100/mo. NS/NP. 604-415-9319

CANTERBURY COURT

Fifth Ave, New West 1 BR $735. 2 BR $915. Lrg, bright, well maint bldg. Rent includes heat, hot water & cable. N/P. Central New West.

CALL 604 519-1095 Professionally Managed by Colliers International

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 Managed by Colliers International

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

2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath ste

Call 604-540-9300

Family Living

SKYLINE TOWERS

www.masseyplace.com

NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 1, 2 or 3 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens, Avl Sept 1, small pet ok with pet deposit.

WHITGIFT GARDENS

102-120 Agnes St, N.West

●spacious apartments ●heat, h/w, prkg, indoor pool ●ball court, daycare available ●near skytrain, shopping and kids park. Sorry no pets.

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.

604 939-0944

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

1 BR, (80% adult bldg), $750. 2 BR fr $925. 3 BR fr $1100.

CALL 604 525-2122

BONSOR APTS

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

604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.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

available on quiet part of North Road near Burquitlam Plaza & short trip to Lougheed Mall. Views of metrotown & Burnaby Mountain. Near transit & shopping. Rent includes hot water, parking stall & storage locker. Reference required, sorry no pets. Contact: Rob McKenzie. Phone: 604-525-2122 or Bayside Property Services Ltd., Office: 604-432-7774 for more info & to view

CALL (604) 524-5840

As new Lrg 2 BR condo. Lam flrs, 5 appls, Sept 1, $1250. Lease & excl refs a must.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty

NEW RENO’D. LG 1 bdrm above ground basement suite. Lg Yard and deck, 6 appl. $850 plus 1/3 util. 604-970-5733 NEW WEST 2 BR, 2 baths, pets ok, n/s, 2 patios, nr skytrain & RCH, enste w/d, new appls, f/p, $1500. Avail Sep. 604-591-9781

New Westminster

The Copperstone

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.

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

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

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

115 PLACE CO-OP Located in Burnaby near Lougheed Town Centre

Accepting applications for waiting list for Bachelors & 2 BR’s. Adult oriented high rise. Pool, exercise room and workshop. No Pets. Participation mandatory and $2000 share purchase required. Enquiries to Membership Committee

Call 604 421-1222

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE

6540

Houses - Rent

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 Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6570

Out Of Town

CULTUS LAKE. Cottage available for short or long term rental. Fully furn’d 2BR, BBQ & sunny deck. Near beach. 604-813-7535

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

2 GREAT people needed to share 3br suite in Cen Coq w/ female student. 6 new appl, bright & clean. $500 & share util each. 604-939-7915 ROOM WITH a View, in a house, incls util/cbl/ph/wd, $450/mo. Avail now. N/P, 604-315-6611

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BDRM bsmt suite for rent over 1000 sq. ft, new renos, tiles and laminate fl., washer & dryer, quiet neigh. close to school, Coq. Center, bus stop. N/p & n/s. $950 + 1/3 util. If interested pls call (604) 945-3619. Avail. SEPT 1st

2BR BBY N spac g/lvl, priv yd, shrd w/d, nr amen, sky/tr, bus, ns, np. $975+1/2 utils. 604-420-6339 BBY Brantford. 2 BR bsmt ste, 4 appls, gas f/p. incls cbl, nr Imperial, Refs Req. Avail Sept 1. $900 + utls. NS/NP. 604-438-5463 BBY, BRENTWOOD, 2 BR g/lvl, sh’d W/D, garage. Ns/np. $1000 incls utils. Sept 1. 604-294-1317 BBY, Deer Lake. 2 BR, sh’d w/d, c/port. Suits 1 or 2. $1000/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. Now. 604-521-6120

BBY, E. 18th Ave. 2 BR, f/bath, shared laundry - 1/week. Ns/np. $800/mo + 40% hydro. Now. Near elem/high schools. 604-522-9756

New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6540

BBY, EAST. 1 BR, shower. Ns/ np, no w/d. $650/mo incl hydro. Near bus. Ideal for students! Avail Aug 15th or Sept 1. 604-719-6344

Houses - Rent

BBY N. 3 BR up, 3 BR down, Sept 1, N/s, N/p, base of SFU, $2,800/mo, refs. 778-882-5129

BBY, UPPER Deer Lake. 5 BR, 2 lev, 2 baths, 5 appl, big deck, garage. $2700/mo. By BCIT/Metrotown. NS/NP. 604-897-9841 CENT COQ 3 BR 2 bath exec home, 2 gas f/p, prkg, nr schools. N/S $2000 plus util 604-939-7915

COQ CENTRAL. 2 BR rancher by the lake, $1375. Small pets ok, nr schools. Immed. 604-790-9500

COQ MARINER, Upper 3 BR, 1.5 bath, livg rm, din’g, kitch, $1450. CAPE HORN Upper 4 BR, 2 bath, livg, din’g, fam rm, garage, $1800. Both all appls. Avail now. Zia, 604-551-5652

If you have a small down payment, or less than perfect credit, I have a solution for you. Call Sunny, 778-317-2272 POCO, RANCHER 2 BR & Den, reno’d, fenced yrd. $1500. 1 yr lease. NS/NP. 604-657-6448 PT MDY, Buckingham. Rancher 3 BR, 2 bath, livg/dining/fam rms, lrg f/yrd, grg. $1700. Avail Now Walk to New Port. 604-551-5652

BBY, EAST. 2 BR. Ns/np. $900 incl hydro. Immed. Near bus & schools. 604-777-2038 after 5pm.

BBY, EDMONDS. 2 BR, f/bath, sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $850/mo incl hydro/cbl. Sept 1. 604-524-6614

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

COQ - 1501 Eagle Mountain Dr. 1100sf bsmt, priv entry, 2 bright BR, livng rm with new kitch, W/D, f/bath, cent vac, alarm, highspd net & cbl. Near bus & school. NS/ NP, immed. $1000 + 1/3 utils. 604-861-8025 or 604-941-7966 COQ 2 BR g/lvl ste, 1100 sqft, 4 appls, full bath, patio, f/p, storage, no dogs, nr ammens, Avail Now, $900 + 40% utils, 604-307-4103 COQ L’HEED/SHAUGHNESSY newly renod 3 br /glvl ste, 2 full baths, lge kit, w/d, cat ok. Sept 1. $1100 + 1/2 util. 604-722-5072 COQ, MUNDY. Lrg 1 BR & Den g/l, gas f/p, priv w/d, f/bath. $795 incl util. N/p. Sep 1. 604-939-0266

COQ. Near Lough Mall Skytrain. Bright 1 BR. Shared w/d. Ns/np. $700/mo. Immed. 604-931-1945 COQ WESTWOOD Plateau NEW legal 3 BR bsmt ste, 2 full bath, 6 s/s appls, 2 sep entry, lam flrs. Av now. $1400. 604-763-2425 N WEST, Queenborough newer 1 BR g/lvl ste, $650/mo incls utils/ cbl/net, nr transit, no laundry, ns. np. Refs. Immed. 604-767-7540 N. WEST, Queensborough, 3 BR, main flr, 1 bath, $1100/mo + utils, available immed, own parking. 604-722-5550 or 604-671-8389

NEW WEST. 1 BR + den. Sh’d w/d. F/yard. $875/mo incl hydro/ cbl. One friendly dog or cat ok! N/s. Immed. Ref. 604-626-9073

NEW WEST. 1 BR, f/ba. $725/mo incl hydro/cbl/’net. Ns/np, no w/d. Sept 1st. Near bus. 604-341-9191

NEW WEST. 3 BR. $1,050/mo + 2⁄3 util. Near Skytrain, bus & schools. No pets. Avail Sept 1st. 604-433-9737 or 778-882-0986

NEW WEST. Large 1 BR + den. Nr 22 S/train. $790/mo incl hydro/ cable. Now. Ns/np. 604-710-1864 NEW WEST West End, 2 BR bsmt ste, incls utils, cbl & internet, w/d, nr 22 St Skytrain, $1050. n/s, n/p, Avail Immed. 604-346-6009 NEW WEST, West End. 2 BR, grd/lvl. Ns/np. Includes util/cable. Available now. 604-522-1896 POCO 1 BR, tile h/w flrs, own w/d, nr all ammens, n/s, n/p, $750 incls utils, Avail Sep 1. 604-942-7109 POCO, 3BR bsmt ste, avail Sept 1, $1250 incl util, own w/d, N/P, N/S, nr all amens, Call 778-882-9644, 778-999-3565 PORT MOODY, 2 BR bmnst, avail Sept 1, N/s, N/p, $800/mo incls w/d, cable & utils. 604-931-7035 cel 778-839-7967

6605

Townhouses Rent

BBY, Gov’t Rd, New 2 BR glvl, nr SFU Skytrn, schl, $1100 incl util, Sept 1, ns/np. 604 721-1607

3 BR, 2 bath, new flrs & paint, James Rd P. Moody, nice complex, $1250; avail Sept 1, ns, np, Lighthouse Rlty 604-551-1409

BBY NORTH, 1200sf, 3 BR g/lvl, 5 appls, ns, np, $1200 incl utils, cble & net, Oct 1. 604-570-0556

POCO 2 BR T/H, $815/mo quietfamily complex, no pets. Avail Now, Call 604-464-0034

BBY, NORTH. 2 BR ste. $975/mo incl hydro. Immed. Ns/np, no w/d. 604-298-7781 or 778-855-8871 BBY, NR Highgate, 3 BR, 1 bath, newly reno’d kitch, new carpet, $1300/mo + 50% utils, Sept 1, N/s, N/p, shrd w/d. 778-895-9365

BROADWAY/RENFREW, Single hse, newly reno’d 2 BR top flr, 1 bath, $1350. 1 BR bsmt $650 incls utils. Sep 1. 604-434-8957 BSMT SUITE FOR RENT BBY, N. Buffalo St. 1 BR bsmt, kitchen, f/bath, clean, quiet place. $850/mo incl utils. No Smoke/No Pet. Avail now. 604-420-1077 COQ 2 BR ($1100), 1000 sqft, 1 BR ($900), 800 sqft, above grnd ste, nr Douglas College, full patio, full bath, w/d, alrm, prkg incls utils, n/s, n/p, Oct 1, 604-805-4271

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

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

A34

HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm/Security

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8055

Cleaning

8073

Drainage

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

8075

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

White Glove Residential Cleaning Service

395-6842

See our ad online at www.canpages.ca ★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ Clean to perfection, Honest, Lic & Insured, Free Window Cleaning, Call 778-840-2421 Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★ GOOD RATES! Exc ref. Reliable & immaculate work. 20 years exp. Res/Comm. Call: 604-525-0688

ISE • CLEANING EXPERTS Res & Com. Complete janitorial; +Carpet, Window, Floors/refinish, Move in/out clean. 604-317-4714 EXP’D CLEANER using non toxic products. References available. Call Yolanda 778-228-8228

8060

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

Friday, August 20 , 2010

Concrete

Specializing in drywall & textured ceiling repairs, drywall ﬁnishing, stucco repairs, painting. Fully insured.

604-916-7729 JEFF

8080

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

THE ART OF HARDWOOD FLOORS Installations Refinishing & Repairs Dust Free. Affordable Rates! Free Estimates.

Call: 604-240-3344

★★★★★★

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

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

8087

Excavating

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

• All Bobcat & Mini-X Services • Small Hauls Available • Fast Reliable Service

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

30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

Danny 604.307.7722 DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Prompt, Professional, Family run 40+yrs. Seniors % 604 240-3408

8090

Fencing/Gates

DIRECT FROM THE MILL 6x8 Fence Panels from $27, Siding, Decking, Roofing, Shed, Split Rail, etc... We Install Chain Link & Cedar Fencing. Free Est. 7753 Edmonds St, Burnaby Call 604 520-7792 Timberlandforestproducts.com

Landscaping

Steve’s Gutter Cleaning & Repair from $98. Gutters vacuumed & hand cleaned. 604-524-0667

8130

Handyperson

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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 • Retaining walls, walkways & bed edging • Patio, Deck & Water Features • Fence Removal & Installation • Pressure Washing

Please call Sherry

Landscape Technician & Cert. Arborist

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless 604-219-6944 We cover the HST

8125

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

Gutters

★ HANDYMAN★ $30 per hour Call 604-762-6401 PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN For Homes or Businesses. Call Dave at 778-386-3844

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

604-439-9417

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

STAMPED CONCRETE

8155

604-992-6654

GENSON ELECTRICAL Licenced & bonded. EC #102722 Ind/Comm/Res. 604-763-7021 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Gutters

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless WE PAY THE HST 604-219-6944

Electrical

ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect

8125

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

Clog Free Gutters, Guaranteed! Free Labour till Sept-15-2010 604-736-8791 www.guttershutter.com

PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George 778-859-7793 PRP GUTTER CLEANING & GUTTER REPAIRS. Free estimates 604-764-0399

★ 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

8155

Landscaping

8160

Lawn & Garden

COQUITLAM

❏ SUMMER CLEAN-UP ❏ Yard Maintenance ❏ Hedge Trim ❏ Tree Pruning ❏ Lawn Cuts ❏ Weeding ❏ Retaining Walls ❏ Drainage Fully insured. Call John: 604-464-8700 or 778-867-8785 CHAFFER BEETLE. Now is the time for treatment! Landscaping, gardens & hedges. 778-885-6488

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

Moving & Storage

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

ANMORE PAINTING. Ext & int, 15 yrs exp. Excellent refs. Call Andrew 604-537-4764

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

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

1 to 3 Men

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~

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

FOR RENT

1-BEDROOM A PT. Move in tomorrow. Affo rdable monthly rent.

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

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. ★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work. Reasonable rates. 604-809-3842

• Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

604-708-8850

Your first and last call for all your moving needs. Local, Provincial or National www.MontyJsMoving.com Call 604-710-5253 $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

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

TOP Painting & Pressure Wash Res/Comm. Best Rate / Free Est Top Quality! Joe 604-782-1377

8200

604-783-6454 Vancouver 604-377-2503

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

Decks/Patios/ Railings

UNITED VINYL SUNDECKS LTD.

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

Free Est.

942-5394

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220 BBM

POPEYE’S MOVING

Certiﬁed by The National Concrete Masonry Association

CHRIS SPRUSTON 604-908-1258

Painting/ Wallpaper

#1 PAY-LESS PRO PAINTING 30 yrs exp. Summer Specials. Int/ Ext. Power Washing. 604-891-9967

AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

Adams Yard & Tree Services: Topping, Hedges, Lawns, Pruning etc. Adam 778-899-4162

8195

AFFORDABLE MOVING

MONTY J’S MOVING

LANDCAPING LTD.

Stevie’s Handyman Services No Job too Small, Good Rates Call Stevie 778-997-0337

8185

Plumbing Big Boss Mechanical

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE Renovations Big or Small. Water Lines without Digging Broken Water Mains & Sewer Mains. Hot Water Tanks, Plugged Drains, Toilets, Tubs, Leaky Faucets & Broken Pipes.

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

TWO BROTHERS MOVING & Delivery. Local & Long Distance; Best Rate! Joseph 604-720-0931 TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

YARD CLEAN-UP, Trim/Prune hedges, rubbish removal, Free estimate. 604-710-9670

8175

Masonry

STONE WORK

Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone.

604-603-2576

tymerstonework.com

8180

Home Services

BE COOL! Talk to Someone You Trust.

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

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

AAA

PRECISION PAINTING

• Exterior/Interior Projects • Written Warranty • Years of Experience • Fully Insured • WCB Covered Professional Crew of Ticketed Painters

QUALITY WORK. DONE RIGHT.

778.881.6096

Kraft Painting & Decorating Residential, Commercial,Apartments

EXPERTS OF ALL ASPECTS OF PAINTING Brush

Roller

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

604 729-3864 Start to Finish Plumbing & Renovations Repairs • Installation • Bathroom Reno We do it All Free Estimates & Guarantee Licenced • Affordable 20 yrs Experience Call Tony 604-816-2757

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

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

Spray

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

Fully Guaranteed, Worksafe Covered

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

JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER TQ ticket. 15yr experience. Big or small jobs. 604 464 3945

BESTWAY PAINTING & DECORATING

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-469-8405

Interior / Exterior • Small / Big Jobs Comm./Res. • Fully Insured AURA Stone Countertops Crown molding installation. Faux ﬁnish, staining & custom painting. $150 Off (certain restrictions apply)

John 778-881-6737

D&M PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Specialist

604-464-8600 ext 213

Fully Licenced & WCB.

Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

604-724-3832

PACIFIC ACE PLUMBING INC. •Repairs •Installation •Insured Free Est. Call • 778-836-8835

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Power Washing

Professional Power Wash, Windows & Gutters 15 Yrs Exp. Quality Work! Mike 604 785-1206

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Renovations & Home Improvement

dave abbott

TILE& STONE free estimates installation and repairs

778.808.5912

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

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

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

HOME SERVICES • BATHROOM RENO’S • DECKS & STAIRS • SIDING • FLOORING

604-315-1452 A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936 JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

Lake Silver Construction Flooring, tiling, drywall, painting. Free estimates. 778-388-1362

MATCO DESIGN - Renovations

*Additions*Quality Work *Ref’s 604-720-1564 matco@telus.net

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Roofing

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

All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call for your FREE ESTIMATE

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM B-Cheema B-Cheema Roofing Ltd Roofing Ltd

Free Estimates

SPECIAL $250 Discount All Types of Rooﬁng & Repairs - Insured All Types of Roofing & Repairs - Insured

Call (604) CaPaul l (604722-3600 ) 722-3600 ll Pau bcheemaroofing.ca

JJ Rooﬁng • Repairs • Reroof • New Roof SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

604-726-6345

www.chrisdalehomes.com

''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

10% lower than any other written estimate

604-298-1222

Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring

Roofing

INT & EXT RENO’S

Call Bill

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS

8250

MAC ROOFING INC.

• Residential Rooﬁng • Homes • Strata • Installations • Repairs • 24 Hour Emergency Service Member BBB - Member RCABC Full Liability Coverage and WCB Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections

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

www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

CALL THE EXPERTS

Roofing

SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD Serving the Lower Mainland Licenced & Insured. Refs.

Exceeding all expectations, one client at a time

15% O FF

with ad! 604-317-4729 www.skyviewrooﬁng1.com

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

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

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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

CHEAP CHEAP

Rubbish Removal Seniors discount. 604-807-0198

Fabulous Roofing Showroom The Roofing Store • 604-421-8088 SPACE The Roofing Store

BOOKING DON’T BUY a Roof! For: ALL WEATHER PRODUCTS LTD. Visit our showroom ﬁrst to discover great deals, smarter choices, Rep: LBampton huge selection, and rooﬁng that makes your home look better! Ad#: 1258495 All Weather Products

2717 Lake City Way, Burnaby

Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm Sat 8am-1pm www.roofingstore.ca

AUTOMOTIVE

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

9125

Removal FREEScrap/Car

NeedaGardener?

DISPOSAL BINS 4 - 40 yard bins. From $179 - $565 including dump fees. Disposal King, 604-306-8599

Find one in the Home Services section

Planning on RENOVATING?

8309

Tree Services

GET TO KNOW THE DAVEY DIFFERENCE • complete tree & shrub care • seasonal clean-up • insect & disease control • expert problem diagnosis • hazard tree removal • deep root fertilization • commercial & residential care

604-294-2084

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1998 GMC 2500 SL Sierra, ext cab, 5.7 Vortek Eng, 2WD, 134K ac, canopy, elec brakes, tow hitch air care $5,500obo 604-826-1041

9160

RV’s/Trailers

Sports & Imports

1988 28FT Leisure Coach, 125K, many features & extras, Must Sell, $8,900obo, 604-855-9774 1991 TRAVEL Lite 5th wheel, 21 1/2 feet $5000 604-792-9837 2000 CITATION, 25RLS 5th whl, sleeps 6, micro, w/slide, a/c, tub/ shower, $18,500, 604-853-9011

2001 HONDA CIVIC LX. Beige, auto, 4 doors. Mint cond. Only 59,600 km. Incl 4 extra mud/snow tires, balanced on rims. $8,000 firm. 604-760-7576 after 5pm

No Wheels No Problem

2005 29’ JAYCO Trailer. like new, bunk beds, Awning, lrg storage, slide, A/C, $18,000 604-997-9201

HOUR 2Service From Call

Family Owned & Operated

(604) 209-2026

2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $12,500. Auto, dark blue, PWR Locks/Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes. Honda Serviced. NO Accidents. 100k. Great on gas, +extras. Coq. ★ 604-868-3128

Tiling

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

8315

9155

Scrap Car Removal

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

9522

604-728-1965 John

1994 FORD Mercury Marquis. 157,000 km. Good shape. Well kept. $2,800 firm. Or: 1990 CADILLAC Seville very good running condition, 187,000 kms. Aircared. $2,800. 604-576-0337

778-237-ROOF (7663)

Scrap Car Removal

★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!

Domestic

9145

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

9145

$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

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

Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount

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2010 KIA rio 4 door sedan, 5 speed manual trans, 5000 km, silver. $7700 firm 604-329-6225

604-761-7175

2005 CHALLENGER 32’ 5th whl. 3 slides, island kit. Generator. only 3ks $34,500. 604-826-7691

MOBILE VEHICLE INSPECTION 604-307-6781

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

9173

Vans

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673 FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-761-7175

1996 FORD Windstar Van, 173k, pwr wind/drs, aircared, AC, new bakes. $1600 obo. 604-582-5000 1999 SILHOUETTE 7 seater clean family van, V6 3.4L, loaded, AirCared till 2012, 219K $3500 604-999-2220

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

2006 GENESIS 30’ deluxe 5th wheel & loaded Dodge 1T diesel truck. $49,975. 604-916-4931

2007 KOMFORT 29ft 5th wheel, fully equipped, great cond, $25,900 obo. Call 604-230-2728 5TH WHEEL 2004 Advantage, 28.5 ft, awning, 1 slide out, rear l/room, stored under cover, as new, $27,000 obo 604-858-4793

www.davey.com

$ BEST RATES $

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

Sell Your RV or Boat

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

Check out the specialists in our Home Service Directory of the Classiﬁeds and get started on your project today! To advertise your Home Service Business call Classiﬁeds 604-444-3000

Urban Market:

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• Vacuum Gutter Cleaning • Window/Pressure Washing • Insured, Bonded, Professional

$10 OFF WITH THIS AD

604-771-9924 www.guttervac.ca

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

$45.90 +GST

Suburban Market:

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3 lines of text 4 consecutive issues add a photo for $10 extra lines of text $9/line

* this offer is only valid for private party/non-business clients.

Book your ad today!

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