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ort Moody resident Chantal Beaudoin is getting the surprise of her

life. The single mom is this year’s recipient of an extreme home makeover, courtesy of the Home Team from Coquitlam’s Cornerstone Seventh Day Adventist Church. Drawing inspiration from the TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the local Home Team renovates one residence per year to help a family in need. Beaudoin’s bungalow is their fourth major undertaking, in addition to two smaller projects. The non-profit outreach group chose Beaudoin from four other nominees since she was in most dire need of home repairs. Six years ago, Beaudoin lost her leg in a train accident. She spent the next 18 months at G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre, where she was treated for injuries including head The Home Team is at it again, renovating a Port Moody house while trauma. Since then, she has tried to Chantal and her son. She’s a single mom and she make the most of her situation. doesn’t have the resources to do any of this work,” She supports her 10-year-old son, Taylor, on a disMcCann said. ability pension supplemented by child support. “We notified her over the phone to tell her she Now Beaudoin is spending 12 days in Pemberton was chosen. It was amazing. She was pretty overwhile a team of about 200 volunteers overhauls her whelmed and shocked. She’s tried to do a lot already home, located in the 2900 block of St. George St. around here to make things easier for her. She’s Although she knows renovations are underway, she pretty resourceful, given the circumstances. We just has no idea what they actually entail. thought that we can improve on that and give her a Project co-ordinator Russ McCann said crews nice home here in Port Moody.” began working Wednesday from 6 a.m. to midnight And there’s no shortage of work to be done. The to complete the project by next Sunday. They are 60-year-old home has plumbing and electrical issues, nearly doubling the size of the house by adding an and the gutters are in poor shape. Crews also plan to 800-square-foot addition, which will be wheelchair change all the windows, put on a new roof and landaccessible with a master bedroom, second bedroom, scape the garden. bathroom and laundry room. “It’s raining and all that good stuff, but we’re “The whole goal is to make life hopefully easier working away at it. We’ve got quite a few people here here for the family by making things simpler for

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right now, probably 20 or 30 people here on site trying to sort out all these odds and sods,” McCann said. “There’s always challenges with these types of projects. This project involves building almost an entire house. It’s really intense.” Tradespeople from across the Lower Mainland are volunteering their time and skills to complete the 12-day overhaul, and local companies have donated the materials. McCann estimates the renovation is worth at least $200,000 in labour and supplies. “A lot of people are helping out here,” he said. “It’s pretty amazing all the people that are willing to donate their time and materials and efforts.” The renovated home will be revealed to Beaudoin on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 4 p.m., and the public is invited to attend.

Shelter needs a place to call home A Tri-Cities interim emergency shelter needs a place to call home. The Tri-Cities Homelessness Task Group requested all three Tri-Cities municipalities identify a location for a portable modular shelter for the homeless. Port Coquitlam council members unanimously agreed Monday there is no suitable site in their city. But if the task group can’t find a place to implement their plan, then the homeless population will face a service gap as resources dwindle. The cold wet weather mat program

is set to end in April 2011 when federal funding and land-use approval are over. Reviews are currently underway for the construction of a permanent emergency shelter and transitional housing at 3030 Gordon Ave. in Coquitlam. After approvals are in place, however, it could still take more than two years for the facility to be operational. To bridge the divide, the Hope for Freedom Society developed a proposal for an interim shelter that would operate temporarily after the mat program

closes and before the permanent shelter opens. Sandy Burpee, chair of the Tri-Cities Homelessness Task Group, said the initiative would feature three sleeping units to accommodate 24 people in a container village. Several local businesses are willing to provide resources for the shelter, he added. “It’s going to be augmented by a modular building, which will be used for providing communal services like meals, socialization and delivery of the same services that are available with

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could become a permanent fixture and divert provincial attention away from 3030 Gordon Ave. Coun. Brad West said council needs to continue to pressure senior governments to fund the proposed permanent shelter. “If the province sees a way in which they can get out of providing funding for 3030 Gordon, I think that they will jump at the opportunity and that we would find, in fact, “Whether they are a that a temporary shelter in permanent structure Port Coquitlam would then or a temporary become a permanent Tri-Cities shelter. There’s no doubt in my structure, you still mind that that’s what would need all the services.” happen,” West said. “So in effect, I think we’d be letting the province off the Darrell Penner hook if we went forward with Port Coquitlam Councillor that particular approach … But property taxes were never intended to fund solutions to homelessness. I think we make a mistake if we pursue a course of action that in effect requires that. The province needs to step up to the plate and deliver on the role that they should be playing.” Coun. Darrell Penner said the portable containers would require city services, likely at a great cost. “Whether they are a permanent structure or a temporary structure, you still need all the services,” Penner said, “and the cost of running those services in a suitable area … would be substantial.” Meanwhile in Coquitlam, the city plans to amend its official community plan and rezone the site at 3030 Gordon Ave. for the permanent emergency shelter and transitional housing facility. For more information, residents can attend a public open-house event on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Coquitlam City Hall foyer at 3000 Guildford Way.

City council focuses on bear issue John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Coquitlam has rolled out new garbage placement times and a more aggressive ticketing policy for residents who are careless with their trash. Where the city will get the money for a full-time Bear Aware co-ordinator, however, is a question that will have to wait for a few months to be answered. Discussions around how to finance that position were deferred until the fall budget process, at which time city staff and councillors will be tasked with finding a different revenue source for the new position. Previously, funds were allocated by both the province and the city for the Bear Aware co-ordinator position, which has been held by Drake Stephens for six years. However, provincial cutbacks earlier this year have left the municipality responsible for footing the bill. “This is downloading that’s happening here again,” said Coun. Selina Robinson. “This is a position that has been funded by the province

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classroom by creating a week-long challenge across his riding. Elementary and middle school students will be encouraged to eat litterfree during Waste Reduction Week from Oct. 18 to 24, and schools will receive a tracking sheet to mark how many kids participate each day. The class with the most litter-free lunches will be announced in the House of Commons in December. They will also be treated to a free litterless lunch, compliments of Donnelly. “This was one of the things the Parkland class showed me,” Donnelly said. “That’s some of the work that’s needed around the whole region — not just in Coquitlam or in my riding, but across Canada.” Parkland student Melanie Osborne shared some advice for other students who want to reduce their lunch waste. “When they go shopping they should tell their moms or dads, ‘Don’t buy that much packaged food.’ Also, instead of sandwiches wrapped in Saran Wrap, you can put them in containers and not waste so much plastic,” the 10-yearold said. “When you have all the plastic, there’s toxins that make it so it’s really bad for the Earth. So you should use containers instead because

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Cuts to autism services cost us all in the long run Sept. 16 marked a sad anniversary for children with special needs in this province. Last year on this date, B.C.’s Children and Family Development Minister Mary Polak announced funding cuts of more than $3 million for autism services for children under age six. As a result of this decision, Victoria’s Queen Alexandra Centre for Child Health laid off 40 highly trained behavioural interventionists and closed its autism To The behaviour intervention program. This was a program that made breakthroughs with autistic children, releasing kids from a lifelong sentence of isolation and costly supported living. Intensive behavioural interventionists collaborated with the centre’s occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech language pathologists and other staff to make a successful, long-term experience for autistic children. The program cost about $70,000 for three or four years of intensive treatment. That investment may seem steep, but compare

this to the alternative: studies estimate that if left untreated, caring for autistic individuals over the course of their lives costs about $2 million per person. Last year, Minister Polak claimed autistic children would still receive adequate services. However, parents say the program closure has been devastating. Families are reporting almost universal regression in the children who were cut from the Editor program. If Health Minister Kevin Falcon were really serious about saving money in the health-care system, he’d take a look at the fiscal impact of this and other short-sighted cuts announced all over the province. Putting aside the human impact of giving children and their families a shot at life lived to its full potential, funding early autism intervention programs saves money. Why is the government ignoring that? Reid Johnson, President Health Sciences Association of B.C.

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orget about the Evergreen Line. It seems TransLink’s latest flight of fancy is a gondola that would transport students up Burnaby Mountain to SFU. “This could be a green alternative,” TransLink spokesman Ken Hardie told The Vancouver Sun. “What we really need to do is have a very serious look at the concept to see if there is a business plan for it.” We’ll admit the idea is intriguing. A 2.6-kilometre tramway based on the popular Peak 2 Peak Gondola that links Whistler and Blackcomb mountains would probably attract tourists to the area. It would also shave about six minutes off a typical 14minute bus ride up the hill. Buses, which frequently have trouble making it to the university in winter weather, could be taken off the route and used elsewhere, reducing diesel emissions. But there’s a problem: TransLink doesn’t have a budget for this project. In fact, TransLink doesn’t even have the money to pay for its share of the Evergreen Line, a far more important project it has said for years is at the top of its list. So the fact that TransLink is now floating the idea of a tram makes us wonder just what is going on at the regional transportation authority. While Tri-Cities residents deal with the reality of waiting year after year for a rapid transit line that never comes, TransLink is busy focusing on dream projects that distract public attention away from its so-called funding priorities. When it comes to the Evergreen Line, there’s still a $574-million shortfall and no sign that either the provincial or federal government is ready to fill it. With the idea of a federal election being floated for mid-April, maybe we’ll see some federal funds then. On a provincial level, though, it’s unlikely the Liberals will allocate precious cash to the Tri-Cities, where two of their MLAs already appear to have safe seats. That leaves TransLink with the problem of how to deal with the $574-million funding gap needed to get the Evergreen Line underway. When you look at it that way, no wonder officials prefer to distract themselves with flights of fancy. Their reality is too harsh. What do you think? Vote in our poll at www.thenownews.com.

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The Evergreen, or Port Moody-Coquitlam ave you noticed the amount of road construc(PMC) Line as it was called back when it was first tion in our area lately? It seems you can’t go announced in 1993, has been delayed four times in anywhere without running into some kind the past two decades. Barring the last delay, the line of road construction project. That’s your tax dollars would have been completed this year. As it stands at work, much of it from the so-called “stimulus” now, the completion date is set for 2014. funding. However, there is still the issue of the Now ask yourself why a $574-mil$574-million shortfall. lion funding gap still exists for the well The provincial government is hoping overdue $1.4-billion Evergreen Line, the the private sector will come forward and number one transportation infrastrucfund this gap. This is not going to hapture project in the Lower Mainland. Why pen. They know this, and need to get on hasn’t the federal government dedicated with doing the right thing — fund the any of this stimulus money to fund the gap and build the line. gap? My View The TransLink Mayors’ Council is Well that’s exactly what I have asked talking about raising property and gas the prime minister. In fact, I have started Fin Donnelly taxes in order to fund the project. I say a campaign to “Fund the Gap, Build rather than turning to local governthe Line.” If you would like to sign on ment, both senior levels of government should dedior find out more information, please visit www. cate $287 million each to fund this gap. FinDonnelly.ca. Call it stimulus funding; call it what you like Recently, I have been out on the doorstep asking — just dedicate the funding and get on with buildpeople what issues are on their minds. Some mening this line. tion the “Nevergreen” Line, because they doubt it If we want to encourage people to get out of will ever be built.

their cars, then we must offer convenient, efficient alternatives. Investing in the Evergreen Line will stimulate the economy by creating over 9,000 new construction jobs. By 2020, it is projected to service over 70,000 riders, easing congestion on our roads and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 4.7 million tonnes. It will help curb urban sprawl, encourage development around stations and allow existing neighbourhoods to maintain their character. That’s the kind of development that builds healthy, sustainable communities. The Tri-Cities is well overdue for public transit infrastructure; it’s the only regional centre within the Livable Regional Strategic Plan not connected by rapid transit. Let’s fund and build the Evergreen Line now.

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Balance budget, continue tax cuts

ebruary’s B.C. budget may seem a long way off, but this is the time of year when Finance Minister Colin Hansen and his staff start thinking about how it will look. This year’s consultations take place against a backdrop of continuing economic turmoil in the United States — which contributes to uncertainty here. The accepted wisdom used to be that Laura when the U.S. sneezes, Canada catches a cold. The recent economic slowdown has been unusual: the U.S. has the flu but we are only sniffling, recovering from a downturn that was shorter and less severe than predicted. Nevertheless, the U.S. is still contagious, so caution is in order. Any economic contraction is painful and this latest one, though relatively mild, put B.C.’s budget into deficit. So what’s a finance minister to do under these circumstances? A no-brainer is to listen to the advice of those in the best position to fuel the recovery — B.C.’s independent businesses. What do they recommend? Here are a couple of highlights from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) prebudget survey conducted over the

last few weeks. First, if the government cuts taxes, it should continue to focus on personal income taxes. The income tax cuts already enacted by the Campbell government protected B.C. from a deeper recession as consumers here remained more confident. Further tax cuts would leave more money in people’s pockets, which would help fuel confidence and recovery. A bevy of Jones studies shows tax cuts are a far more effective stimulus than government spending. Consumers and businesses also tend to be more confident when they think the economy is well managed. That’s why the government should listen to the 60 per cent of small businesses that want it to get back to balanced budgets before the scheduled date of 201314. The provincial government and most of the labour groups with which it has negotiated deserve a big gold star for agreeing to a wage freeze for the next three years. This is strongly supported by small business owners who think it is unfair to have higher wages and benefits for equivalent jobs in the public sector. Municipal governments, pay

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attention here: you should strive for the same. The provincial government also needs to get serious about reducing our public debt. During its decade in office, the NDP added $14 billion to B.C.’s debt. The Liberals, who felt the NDP’s debt management was appalling, now have the same record, having added $14 billion of their own in capital spending and operational deficits. B.C.’s debt now stands at $50.5 billion. In 2011, interest payments on the total provincial debt are estimated to be $2.37 billion or 5.8 per cent of the province’s expenditures. Currently, there is no long-term debt-repayment plan: 83 per cent of small businesses want the government to have one. Pushing the pause button on the recent capitalspending binge would be a good place to start. Hansen would do well to present a get-back-to-basics-and-focuson-the-economy budget next February. This would help inoculate British Columbians against the flu-stricken U.S. Laura Jones is vice-president for Western Canada of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

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Byelection candidate paid own expenses Re: “Coquitlam candidate spends $32,076 for seat,” Friday, Sept. 17. I applaud your paper for publishing the financial disclosures of the candidates in the recent Coquitlam byelection. Citizens have the opportunity to look into these numbers deeper by going to Coquitlam’s website and searching “candidate financial disclosures.” I would encourage anyone interested in following the money to check this out. It’s quite revealing. As a candidate myself, and one who has openly despised corporate, union, developer, etc. donations, I must ask you to set the record straight on your recent article. You stated that I claimed no contributions or expenses. This is not true. If you check my filing you will see that I claimed zero contributions but $1,556.68 in expenses. These expenses were 100 per cent covered by myself. Thanks for setting the record straight. Brian Babcock Coquitlam

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City green-lights committee approach to traffic safety of bureaucracies. We need to cut our red tape, not build the darn thing.” jkurucz@thenownews.com Focusing on the three tenets of traffic safety — engineering, education and enforcement — the committee will begin meeting next month. Coquitlam’s newly re-established Traffic It’s goal will be to “maintain a co--operative Safety Technical Working Group will be modelled around the “three Es” of traffic safety, but proactive working relationship between all of the participating one city councillor members to ensure, has a different take on to the greatest extent that approach. possible, that the Coun. Lou Sekora “Here’s a prime example of what Es of traffic safepanned the group happens when you start building an three ty are co-ordinated.” Monday, saying the empire. All we’re doing is building The committee will seven-person comconsist of seven core mittee cannot cut a bureaucracy.” members, including: down on traffic probthe city’s traffic operlems within the city Coun. Lou Sekora ations engineer, transthe way ramped-up City of Coquitlam portation planning enforcement by the engineer, roads operRCMP could. ations superintendent “Here’s a prime and manager of bylaw example of what enforcement, on top of a traffic services rep happens when you start building an empire,” from the RCMP, a road safety engineer from Sekora said. ICBC and School District 43’s secretary-treas“All we’re doing is building a bureaucracy. If there’s anything I hate, it’s the empire building urer Rick Humphreys.

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“Staff are confident that working co-operatively together on shared interests of improving traffic safety within the community will prove to be efficient, effective and allow for a proactive improvement to level of service for traffic safety issues,” notes a staff report. Despite Sekora’s objection to the committee, others on council saw some benefit to having many stakeholder groups around one table to address areas of common concern. “We don’t work in isolation. I think we have to work with other partners to better improve our road structures, our safety,” said Coun. Brent Asmundson. Coun. Linda Reimer agreed. “We get so much more when we work

together as a team than we do when we work in silos,” she said. The committee will focus on specific topics at each of its bi-monthly meetings, with the Oct. 12 meeting set to address shorter days and nighttime visibility. The following meeting, set for Dec. 14, will focus on winter driving safety, snow and the Christmas CounterAttack campaign. “If we include the kinds of groups that can help us in trying to make our community as safe as possible, then we’ll end up with a community that’s safer. We’ll end up with fewer accidents,” Mayor Richard Stewart said at Monday’s council meeting. “It will also help the police do their job.”

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Hogweed removal may be left to Coquitlam homeowners John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Coquitlam council is looking to enact a bylaw that puts the onus on homeowners to eradicate a dangerous invasive plant species that’s taken root in the city. Council voted unanimously Monday to have staff begin enacting a bylaw that will require residents to remove giant hogweed from their properties in an effort to prevent the large plant from spreading to unmanageable levels throughout the city. “We have an advantage in Coquitlam in that for us, eradication is an option, it’s a possibility. There are many communities around North America for whom eradication isn’t even a distant hope — they’re hoping to control it,” Mayor Richard Stewart said. The giant hogweed plant can grow up to 15 feet (4.5 metres) tall, and its flowers typically grow to two feet (.06 metres) wide. The sap contained in the hairs covering the plant and in the stem can cause severe burns when in

contact with human skin. The weed typically flowers in July and August and its blossoms consist of large white flowers. A staff report notes that 11 properties in the city have reported giant hogweed, while 22 parks sites have the plant as well. Each plant is capable of producing 50,000 seeds per year. Though the wording and penalty phase of the bylaw still need to be hammered out, parks staff expect to design the bylaw in a way that will require homeowners to remove the plants themselves. If they don’t, either city staff or contractors will do the job, and eventually bill the residents for the work. Given the plant’s dangerous nature, Coun. Linda Reimer is concerned with the potential for injury if some residents try to remove it without proper safety measures. Urban forestry manager Lanny Englund said parks staff have contacted other municipalities about that point, and the affected homeowners have been provided with educational materials and other resources.

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City workers may be seen removing giant hogweed in Coquitlam parks, but city council is planning to enact a bylaw requiring residents to get rid of the noxious weed themselves if they find it on their property.

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Port Coquitlam is taking the first steps towards a healthier city. Last week, city council passed a policy to increase healthy food and beverage options at civic facilities and municipal events. Since then, staff have already begun to work towards these new nutrition goals. Owners of Hyde Creek Express Café will introduce the healthy policy into their food choices and in the facility’s vending machines. Similarly, Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex staff will modify the concession menu and vending options. At Wilson Centre, staff and volunteers are reviewing menus as well as current programs. Over the next few weeks, the city will put up educational signs in all city facilities to promote healthy eating. “It’s very positive that we’re already having changes being made,” said Coun. Brad West, chair of the city’s healthy community committee.

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decade from now? The city is asking residents, business owners and stakeholders to provide feedback over the next six months to help develop a new corporate strategic plan, entitled 2020 Vision: Let’s Get Clear on Port Coquitlam’s Future. “Imagine how our city will look in 10 years,” Coun. Darrell Penner said. “Think about those who will be living among us as neighbours and friends. Consider the city services we will require. Contemplate the changes we will need to face and think of how we will create the community we wish to be.” The new strategic plan will address issues like financial sustainability, growth management, leadership, environmental sustainability and community involvement. Comments can be provided by phone at 604927-5213, by e-mail at 2020vision@portcoquitlam.ca, through Facebook at www.facebook. com/portcoquitlam or via a website form at www.portcoquitlam.ca/2020vision. Other input opportunities include phone and online surveys in October, focus groups in Jennifer McFee November and an open house in January.

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Port Coquitlam is considering a two-tiered fine system for bylaw breakers. The idea is to encourage early payment by imposing higher penalties for tickets that remain unpaid for more than 30 days. Coun. Darrell Penner said this system has been successful in other municipalities, including New Westminster and Vancouver. “Municipalities that adopt this approach collect a higher collection rate of violation tickets that are issued for standard bylaw offences and reduction in number of disputes,” Penner said. Coun. Brad West agreed with encouraging quicker collection but said perhaps not all offences should be eligible for lower early-payment rates. “I wonder, though, if there are some violations that shouldn’t warrant any sort of a discount at all,” West said. “For instance, I look at … polluting a watercourse. First off, I think the fine of $300 is maybe too low. But I hate the idea of giving a person who does that any break at all, even if they do pay within the 30 days.” Fines would vary depending on the bylaw infraction and payment date, ranging from $25 to $1,000.

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Port Coquitlam plans to crack down on metal theft by imposing stronger regulations for scrap metal dealers. The proposed bylaw is based on a system implemented in Surrey, which requires scrap metal dealers to maintain a register of transactions, record sellers’ contact information and keep purchased metals for at least one week. As well, dealers are not allowed to buy materials if serial numbers or other identifying marks have been removed. In PoCo, dealers would also not be allowed to buy scrap metal from minors or from anyone who appears intoxicated. Although Coun. Brad West supports the proposal, he’d like to see the province take action. “Certainly this type of theft isn’t unique to one municipality. It’s happening across the Lower Mainland and beyond, I’m sure. And the type of uniformity that the province could bring in terms of regulation I think is appropriate in this particular matter,” West said. “So while I’m pleased that we’re moving forward … hopefully the province will at some point decide there is a role for them to play in helping to combat this type of theft.” Council passed first three readings on the proposed bylaw last week.

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offer an opinion on preferred individual taxes or funding regimes. “This is about saying to British Columbians and those in Metro Vancouver in particular, ‘You want more transit, you want more opportunities in terms of transportation. How are we going to pay for it?’” she said. “At the end of the day, there’s more demand than there are dollars … This is going to be about prioritization. We can’t do everything. We can’t do it all at once.” The Ministry of Transportation released a request for qualifications (RFQ) in August to attract competitive bids from a contractor that will eventually be awarded the job of building the line. Campbell told lunch atten-

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hey feed almost exclusively at night, make their best effort to hide during the day and prey on people when they’re least suspecting it. Their primary food source? Human blood. Taking all that into account, it’s fair to say bed bugs share a lot in common with your everyday vampire, but one Coquitlam company is at the forefront of new technology to eradicate the household pests. Based on North Bend Street, Canadian Pest Control Ltd. is set to roll out a natural combatant in the war on bed bugs, called Cryonite. “Cryonite is a freezing process. It turns CO2 in a gas canister, the same as you have in the back of a restaurant to turn pop into fizzy pop, into super cold snow, which is blown out under pressure,” said

Brett Johnston, general manager of Canadian Pest Control. “The super cold particles of snow hit the bug, shock the bug, and they cannot adapt to the massive drop in temperature — and they die from shock.” Though used in Europe and the U.S. for decades, Cryonite was only recently given the regulatory green light by the federal government. Johnston’s company will be the first in Metro Vancouver to roll out the new technology, and he expects to be offering it to customers this month. Other methods used to kill bed bugs have traditionally involved pesticides, heat treatments, steamers and vacuums. Cryonite, however, is a more efficient way to kill the bugs, and the process can be completed quickly without masks, respirators or the use of any pesticides. In fact, those having their properties treated with Cryonite can remain in their homes while the process takes place. “The great thing about Cryonite is that it’s

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anesthetic when they bite, most people will never know they’ve been bitten or have an infestation, until it’s too late. Though they prefer to feed at night, if a person is a shift worker and sleeps during the day, the bugs will feed on

them during daylight hours. That said, the bug’s preferred feeding hours are between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m., Johnston said, the hours when people are most likely to be in their deepest stages of sleep. A full-grown bed bug is about the size of an apple seed and is reddish-brown in

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Evergreen kicks off 15th season this week

Fresh off an extensive renovation job complete with new seats, Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre hits the ground running for its 15th season with a week-long showing of the comedy, No Sex Please, We’re British. Running now through until Sept. 26, the comedic play was originally penned by Alistair Foot and Anthony Marriott and was first staged in London’s West End in 1971. The farcical story centres around an assistant bank manager named Peter Hunter, who lives above his bank with his new bride Frances. The two originally order some Scandinavian glassware to spruce John up their new digs, but what arrives back in the mail is a slew of Scandinavian pornography. The two are then forced to try and hide their mistaken delivery from family, co-workers and the police. The production is being staged by the Royal Canadian Theatre Company and stars Jarrod Terell and Becky Hachey as the young couple. Show times are 8 p.m. nightly, and both a 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. showing will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 25. Tickets range in price between $15 and $35. For more info, call 604-927-6555 or view www.myevergreen.org.

Admission for Friday’s show is $5 and all proceeds go to the Crossroads Hospice Society.

Culture Days in PoCo kick off Sept. 24

Capitalizing on Culture Days celebrations across Canada, Port Coquitlam’s version of the event will feature a multitude of activities ranging from arts displays and unveilings to hands-on workshops. Slated from Sept. 24 to 26 at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village, the weekend will kick Kurucz off with the opening of two new exhibitions: The Game: Another Take on Exquisite Corpses by B.C. and Yukon members of the Surface Design Association, and Slice by Wendy Browne. Also on tap is a button blanket workshop organized by the New View Society to recognize sustainable mental wellness though art, and an opening reception to unveil a series of community murals on the Shaughnessy Street underpass. And if the weather cooperates, the Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association will lead a utility box painting program to liven up the city’s public spaces. For more info, see www.portcoquitlam.ca/arts.

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Whether it’s on the stage or behind the scenes, a handful of Tri-Cities residents are involved with a current production of Norm Foster’s Self Help in Maple Ridge. Self Help follows the lives of Hal and Cindy Savage, a pair of second-rate actors looking for their big break. That break comes in the form of a career change towards the self-help industry, though it’s a change that forever alters the fortunes of their relationships. Running until Saturday, Sept. 25, the show features Port Coquitlam actresses Joanne Giampa and Joyce Gillespie, as well as Lisa Bouman (producer/stage manager, Coquitlam) and Bev Morrison (assistant director, Port Coquitlam). Self Help goes nightly at 8 p.m. at the Genstar Theatre, which is adjacent to Maple Ridge’s ACT Theatre facility. Ticket information can be found by calling 604-476-2787 or logging on to www.theactmapleridge.org.

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can always position a bushy I don’t know the full situaplant in front of the clematis tion with the other two so I’ll to give its roots the shade it focus on your clematis. It’s likes. But it’s important for very likely the same factors all the stems to be in sunlight apply to all of them. to harden and mature before October planting is very winter arrives. risky with notYour northquite-hardy west location evergreen plants. was probably not Spring planting sunny enough allows them a and later windlonger time to chill from the settle in until north froze the winter cold hits again. If fall plantBranching Out roots and lower part of the stems. ing is essential, Anne Marrison Yet another it’s crucial to point is the mulch roots and importance of the region the base of the stem before where your clematis was winter. Leaves or straw held grown prior to reaching the in with wire would make a nursery. If your clematis spent good mulch. its early life in California, it Also, the southwest wall of would need extra protection your garage would have been while it got acclimatized to a better planting choice. You

our winters. The only other evergreen clematis that’s available here is C. cirrhosa, which has creamy bells in late autumn/early winter. It’s not as spectacular as C. armandii, but the flowers are very welcome at that time of year. It needs exactly the same situation and care as C. armandii. “I keep my basil in pots in a protected garden area. My problem is with little bites and nibbles on the leaves. How can I eliminate the unseeable pest?” Gay McMillan via e-mail Basil is loved by almost every pest under the sun, but my top suspect would be  CONT. ON PAGE 18, see PREVENT.

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Now is the time to harvest those veggies, but there is also no time like the present to prepare your garden for the winter. “You start doing some cutting back of perennials, and all the pruning of your trees . . . It’s a good time to start cutting that stuff back. I like to prune earlier in the fall before the leaves fall off so you can still see what the tree looks like,” says landscaping expert Gord Driver. Driver also advises homeowners to start pressure-washing needles and other lawn droppings before they stain patios. It’s a good time to start since most people won’t be motivated to do it once the weather turns bad.

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Job seekers warned to beware of scams As the unemployment rate hovers around eight per cent, the Better Business Bureau warns that scammers are taking advantage by preying on the unemployed. Identifying the common red flags of a scam, according to a press release from the Better Business Bureau serving Metro Vancouver, is one way for job hunters to protect themselves and their wallets. “The sluggish employment rate means that a lot of people are desperate for work, which creates a great opportunity for scammers,” said Lynda Pasacreta, BBB president and CEO. “Scammers set their sights on the unemployed because these people are vulnerable and looking for any decent work opportunities.” Not thoroughly researching a job opportunity can make a bad situation even worse, and a victim can lose hundreds or even thousands of dollars to any number of job-related scams. The BBB recommends looking out for the following red flags when searching for a job: • The employer offers the opportunity to become rich without leaving home — While many legitimate businesses allow employees to work from home, there are also a lot of scammers trying to take advantage of senior citizens, stay-at-home moms, students and injured or disabled people looking to make money conveniently at home. Job hunters should use extreme caution when considering a work-at-home offer and always research the company with their BBB first at www.mbc.bbb.org. • The employer asks for money upfront — Job hunters should never have to pay money up front to be considered for a job. If a potential employer asks the job hunter to pay the company to cover the costs of testing, training or background checks, it should be considered a red flag. Always research the job thoroughly before opening up your wallet. • The salary and benefits offered seem too good to be true — Phony employers might brag about exceptionally high salary potential and excellent benefits for little work and no experience necessary in order to lure unsuspecting job hunters into their scam. • Job placement companies that make big promises — Job placement companies often do not charge the job hunters for help finding a job, but are instead paid by companies that need help filling positions. Some job placement companies, however, have been taking money from job hunters and not fulfilling their promises of quick employment. Be extremely cautious about terms like “no experience required” or “guaranteed work,” and ask for the contract upfront to see what the placement terms are. • The employer requires you to check your credit report — After posting their resumés online or responding to online job listings, many job hunters received what they thought was good news: an e-mail from an interested employer. In order to be considered for the job, the applicant has to check his or her credit report through a recommended website. The truth is, the e-mail is just an attempt to get the job hunter to divulge sensitive financial information or sign up for credit monitoring services. • The employer is quick to ask for personal information such as a Social Insurance Number or bank account numbers — Identity thieves employ many different methods for getting personal financial information from job hunters. In some cases, the job hunter might even be asked to submit a resumé, find out they’ve been hired and then immediately be asked for bank account information or Social Insurance Numbers. • The job requires you to wire money through Western Union or MoneyGram or receive and forward suspicious goods — Many phony jobs require the employee to cash a cheque sent by the company through the mail and then wire a portion of the money on to another entity. Reasons given for this requirement vary from scam to scam. Whatever the reason, the cheque might clear the employee’s bank account, but will eventually turn out to be a fake and the employee is out the money he or she wired back to the scammers.

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Port Moody Public Library’s 10th Annual Links to Literacy Golf Tournament

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Sincere thanks to our sponsors, donors and golfers for making the 2010 Links to Literacy Golf Tournament a huge success. You have helped us raise nearly $29,000 to support early childhood literacy initiatives at the Port Moody Public Library by reaching out to young children and their educators.

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Patients, as well as doctors, need to communicate effectively

diagnoses and won’t rest until ave you ever left the they arrive at the solution to doctor’s office feelyour problems. But if a doctor ing rushed, uneasy is in a rush or doesn’t have and worried that you don’t much invested in have the right your professional diagnosis? Have relationship, he you ever felt that may narrow the the doctor wasn’t differential too listening? Do you quickly and make sometimes feel a diagnosis — like doctors are usually the most thinking of you common condias a disease or a Health Wise tion to explain problem rather than a real perDr. Davidicus Wong your symptoms even if they don’t son? quite fit. In previous columns I’ve An experienced doctor’s written how the culture of intuition is like one’s conmedicine transforms the science. If, after a patient thinking and emotional responses of medical students, encounter, I have a sense of unease — that I missed somewho start off as fairly normal thing or that the presentation people. Students are enthusidoesn’t quite fit the diagnosis, astically immersed in a new I’ll go back to my notes and language. Some of us have think things through again. problems reverting back to Sometimes making the right the everyday language of nondiagnosis requires calling up physicians. the patient to ask a few more In medical school, we questions or considering diflearn to recognize patterns of ferent investigations. disease, and while we listen Patients can inadvertently to a patient talk about their force a doctor to make precondition, in our heads, we mature diagnoses by presentrun through a list of posing a barrage of problems that sible explanations — the he could not possibly work differential diagnosis. We through systematically in a are taught to listen first and single office visit. We usually not interrupt the patient too want to see all the patient’s quickly. We also start with concerns up front — at least open-ended questions before a summary list, so that we funnelling down to more can realistically give each the precise questions. You can attention they require. tell if the doctor has made up Though my office is prohis mind about your problem active in asking patients if he starts asking a series of to present their lists at the short close-ended questions beginning of each visit, that just require a one-word there will always be some answer, such as yes or no. If the doctor believes she already who throw in two or three additional problems after I knows what you have, the thought we had addressed all physical examination will be the concerns they initially very focused and brief. Once presented. the doctor gives you a workThis always forces the docing diagnosis, you may be sent tor to rush, fall behind in her for some lab tests to confirm schedule, or do both. She will it and, of course, the treatneed to apologize to each of ment prescribed will be based the rest of the day’s patients on that diagnosis. before attending to their Doctors tend to get frusindividual concerns. When trated if a patient’s presentadoctors are rushed, they tend tion of symptoms doesn’t fit to ask the close-ended quesa typical pattern. A few rise tions right from the start, to the challenge, maintain a narrow down on the diagnosis broad differential of possible

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quickly and send you off with a prescription or a short list of tests to do. So you may not be doing the health-care system or yourself any favours by catching your doctor off guard with significant problems that you didn’t mention when booking your appointment or at the start of your visit. What can you do if the doctor arrives at a diagnosis that you’re uneasy with? Most people wouldn’t come straight out and ask, “Are you sure?” Many doctors would take this as a challenge or an insult.

Some would be honest with you and tell you if they aren’t. Generally, if we aren’t absolutely sure, we will share a short list of the other possible diagnoses, how they present and how we can rule them out. A few doctors would get defensive and angry. An alternative approach would be to ask two reasonable and simple questions. What else could it be? What’s the worst thing it could be? The first question would immediately prompt the doctor to re-open his mind to the differential diagnosis and to

question the other possibilities. The second question will ensure that he’s considered the worst-case scenario. Your doctor’s response to these questions will reassure you that either he’s already considered the possibilities or that you’ve given him some gentle reminders to put extra thought into your situation. I have a golden rule in practice: to treat each patient with the same degree of care I would want for a member of my family. That means putting as much thought into a problem, ordering the

same tests, following up on the results and referring to the same consultants I would want for my personal friends, parents and children. If you want your doctor to do the same for you, ask her, “What would you recommend to your mother or father if they had my condition?” • Dr. Davidicus Wong is a physician at PrimeCare Medical. His Healthwise column appears regularly in this paper and his Internet radio show can be heard on pwrnradio.com.

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ost wine lovers know that New Zealand has been producing excellent wines, especially Sauvignon Blanc, since the early 1970s. It happens that this is just recent wine history as far as New Zealand is concerned. One of the largest family-owned wineries in New Zealand has been making wines since 1916. General manager David Babich visited the tasting lounge last week after a long flight from New Zealand, to chat about the winery and taste through some recent vintages. Babich Wines is a major player in the New Zealand market, producing more than 250,000 cases of wine a year, which are sold to more than 30 countries around the world. The winery is based out of its original home vineyard in Auckland, but has other vineyards in the North Island and in the Marlborough Valley. Babich explained that his grandfather Josip emigrated from Croatia in 1910 at the age of 14 along with his brothers, partially due to the economic and political turmoil in Europe at the time. After farming gum trees — which I discovered produce varnish for furniture — and opening a general store, the brothers turned to grape and wine production in 1916. Babich showed me several pictures of the early days of the winery along with the more recent. It is very impressive to see how a family could build a world-class winery from 72 acres of raw farmland in less than 100 years. Babich first poured the Babich, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc, 2008. A classic example of good Marlborough Sauvignon, it displayed grapefruit, gooseberry and some herbal and green grass notes on the nose. The palate was equally impressive with a lively interplay of refreshing acidity and a slightly creamy mouth feel. Babich remarked that the key to good Sauvignon is not to harvest too early as it tends to emphasize tart green and under-ripe notes. Next up was the premium Babich, Black Label Sauvignon Blanc, 2009. This reserve wine is produced from specially selected grapes and is partially oak fermented.

tropical and honey extract The aroma was quite complex with tropical melon, pineapple with a clean, citrus finish. Babich then poured two and a hint of red pepper spice. reds. The first The wine was very was the Babich, round and creamy Marlborough, in the mouth with Pinot Noir, 2008. the flavours of Cherry, plum and tropical fruit and earthy notes on yeasty tones. This the nose were folfood-friendly wine lowed by a silky would match well smooth palate. with salads, seaWine Sense The tannins are food and salmon. well integrated Marlborough John Gerum and the wine ends produces some with pleasant cedar notes. outstanding Pinot Gris and Last, but not least, was the the Babich, Marlborough, Babich, Gimblett Gravels, Pinot Gris 2007 is no excepSyrah, 2006. This Syrah had tion. Lively lemon, pear, red and black fruit, white peppeach and apricot fragrance per and a touch of smoke in leads to a medium-bodied,

the glass. The flavours of the fruit and spice mingled seamlessly and ended in a long but refreshing manner. As Babich packed up and we said our goodbyes, I wondered how many more generations would be making wine at his location. I sensed that this was not a short term project; I’m sure future generations will be enjoying Babich wines for the next 100 years and more. • John Gerum is a wine instructor, writer and consultant with West Coast Wine Education. For information on workshops, classes and clubs, visit www.wcwed.com.

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Wolves rally to clip ‘Canes A good start is not necessarily an indication of where they’ll finish. But the Coquitlam MetroFord Wolves are hoping to turn it into one. The Vancouver Metro Premier Men’s soccer squad is on solid footing to start the new season, picking up their fourth victory on Saturday. The Wolves edged the Punjab Hurricanes 2-1 in a close battle. While the newly promoted Hurricanes held a large edge in play during the first half, it was ex-Whitecap Alfredo Valente’s chip shot that gave Coquitlam the first lead of the day. After the ’Canes converted a timely counter-attack early in the second half, the Wolves bounced back with some urgency. With momentum on their side, Coquitam’s crew pushed hard, coming close on offensive flurries led by Emilio Bottiglieri, Russel Huggon and Valente. With 15 minutes remaining, Bottiglieri came through on a nifty individual effort, beating Jason Blakely cleanly. Turning in standout work were defenders Connor Ayre and Matthew Besuschko, and midfielders Brayden Gant and Devin Phelan. The Wolves’ next test comes Saturday, 3 p.m. against Croatia at Coquitlam Town Centre east.

Express add grit

The Coquitlam Express added some grit and experience to its blueline Wednesday when the club acquired Matt Mazzarolo. The 20-year-old was made available when Coquitlam native Michael Krgovich was signed and activated by the Eagles, putting the club over the six 20-year-old limit. At 6’3 and 200 pounds, Mazzarolo brings a sizeable presence to the blueline. Last year he posted four goals and 13 assists with Merritt, while adding 105 penalty minutes. He’ll make his Coquitlam debut tonight against Surrey, 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre.

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FUN AND GAMES: The Riverside Rapids prepare for the 2010 senior girls volleyball season and aim for a top-three result at the B.C.s. Anchoring this year’s squad are, clockwise from top left, Megan Rosenlund, Mallory Sall, co-captains Tylar Turnbull and Meaghan Chong, and Katie Woo.

Reach for the top remains senior Rapids motto Dan Olson

sports@thenownews.com The only gambling the Riverside Rapids will be doing in Las Vegas this weekend will be on the volleyball court. And the measure of success won’t depend upon a roll of the dice. The senior girls volleyball team is off to the Nevada hot spot to show their cards against a number of high-powered U.S. rivals. The Vegas tournament will offer a great opportunity to test their skills and bond prior to the start of the AAAA senior North league season. As a 12-player squad with plenty of key playoff experience — coming off back-to-back final four appearances, plus a junior B.C. title — playing against some distinctly different opponents is an exciting prospect for co-captain Meaghan Chong. “We’re pretty excited,” Chong, a power, said. “We’re going to see a lot

more competition, play more teams and challenge ourselves where we’ve never played before.” Head coach Bryan Gee said the chance to play at the Vegas tourney will be both a team and character builder. “This trip is going to be an opportunity of a lifetime for the kids, to play against some of the best high school teams across North America,” Gee noted. “I have been waiting for a couple of years to be accepted into this tournament, and we are really excited to expose our kids in this tournament.” High level competition, however, is nothing new to Riverside. Through both club and school, most of the players have taken it to the net and won at one level or another. On the court, it’s five of a kind that makes this Rapids squad tick. “Last year was a great experience, we made the (B.C.) semifinals and unfortunately didn’t win,” co-captain Tylar Turnbull said. “We learned a lot. We

were more like sisters than a team.” Most years, Gee has his crew bundle up for an October trip to Edmonton. This year, the girls lucked out with the change of venue. “We’re pretty happy to be going to Vegas… It’s just a terrific opportunity to play together against some high-calibre opponents. We get a little exposure to the play at another level, so it’s a real positive situation,” said Turnbull. Chong feels last year’s defeat in the semifinals is a suitable source of inspiration. As a Grade 12, she is more motivated and resilient, thanks to that loss. “Absolutely, it’s total motivation,” she said. “We were so close to the final, we know what it feels like to lose. All of us, even the new players, know we want to get there this time.” For Turnbull, who is a Team B.C. player, this stage of the season is all about getting in sync. “Everyone wants to play, we’re a really bonded team, more like a family,” she

says. “The girls who won’t be on the floor will be there helping us improve our play and adjusting to playing at the senior level.” The returning veterans know they’ll be pushed, too, by the incoming juniors who went 52-0 last year en route to a B.C. title. Provincial MVP Mallory Sall and allstars Megan Rosenlund and Katie Woo will step in and complement the Gr. 12 leaders, Gee said. “The most valuable strength is that the team is built around strong leaders, so the responsibilities of leadership are shared, which I think creates a strong team,” he said. “Our greatest challenge this year will be to be healthy physically and mentally for the provincials.” Turnbull says when it comes to on-court cohesion, there won’t be any issues. “The way we look at it is, we talk a lot and play together really well. We’re not just a team, we’re a family.”

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Prentice, while Marla McIlveen The Coquitlam Metrowas a standout on defence. Ford under-16 boys Dynamo delivered a knockout punch PORT COQUITLAM to Guildford last week with a After going undefeated and 5-0 drubbing in silver A soccer topping the Pitt action. Meadows Labour Kyle Weir began Day soccer tourthings with a nament, the Port well-placed lob sports@thenownews.com Coquitlam u-18 that caught the silver girls Terrors Surrey netminder turned it up off guard, followed by a pair off another notch in collecting its the foot of Kevin Anderson. first win of the regular season. Luke Watson also tallied They blanked Mission 2-0, gettwice. Turning in a standout ting goals from Haley Balewicz effort was Johnny Lee, while and Megan Bradford. Liam Stewart picked up the Anchoring the backline were shutout. Melissa Dawson and Kelsey • The u-12 Real Madrid Wood, while Aneet Sandhu made like their namesake by turned in a stellar performance cruising past North Coquitlam between the posts. 6-0. PORT MOODY Leading the charge was Zaac Agnes, who collected a As road games go, it was like hat trick, while Nima Ghaffari, a night at a Comfort Inn. Justin Mortimer and Patrick The Port Moody u-13 gold Korsenecki chipped in singles. boys AC Selects rolled past Earning the shutout in Royal City 4-0, sparked by capMadrid’s second straight win tain Nick Schwartz’s two goals. was Jonny Hsu. Rounding out the offence were Matthew Le, off a terrific • In a tight battle with top-corner shot from a tough Dunbar, the u-16 girls Panthers pulled out a dramatic angle, and Greg Tait. Picking up a well-deserved 2-1 triumph. shutout was goalie Brendan Coquitlam built up a solid Detta, while midfielders Jayson 2-0 lead on markers by Kasha Millin and Tak Takuya conMay and Nicole Mole, while trolled the middle of the park. Dunbar ruined Ashley Hayes’ shutout with a goal in the • The u-16 gold girls Nitro dying seconds of the game. remain undefeated, after battling West Van to a 1-1 draw. • Trailing by two at the Supplying the lone Port half, the u-18 Synergy put the Moody marker was Brianne pieces together and rallied for Wager, while the defensive duo a 2-2 draw with PoCo. of Julia Basa and Lindsay Kirk Supplying the offence were provided ample support. Kaitlin Ahonen and Melanie

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LAST CALL: The Pinetree Timberwolves football program, which marched all the way to the B.C. AAA finals in 1999, has folded its tent for the second time in three years due to low player turnout. With neither a junior nor senior squad, the school will have to decide whether to sell off its football equipment.

Numbers nix football at Pinetree Dan Olson

sports@thenownews.com There may be no more downs and no more yards for Pinetree Timberwolves’ football. The one-time Eastern Conference challenger has been put on ice for the second time in three years, due to a shortage of players. And without a junior program on the field to provide troops for a reboot next year, it may mean the T-wolves are like the famed Dodo — extinct until further notice. “I’d say we’re a done deal,” high school coach and program founder Bernie Crump said. “The first week of school the turnout was pretty abysmal for (practice), we had enough promises and names (to field a team) but when it came to showing up we had only seven.” The T-wolves fielded a junior program last year, while the

Hollingworth to play fall ball Coquitlam’s Max Hollingworth was one of 35 players named this week by Baseball Canada to the Junior National Team, in preparation for a 10-day Fall Instructional League in Florida next month. Hollingworth, 15, led the B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League with four home runs as a member of the Coquitlam Redlegs. The outfielder also drove in 16 runs and stole 18 bases, while demonstrating a selective eye at the plate. He drew 27 walks and batting .272 over 37 games. In Florida the junior squad will participate in daily practices and play afternoon games against MLB fall instruction league teams.

senior squad last took to the turf in 2008. A provincial finalist in 1999, the program has also seen its share of tragedy, when Peyman Seyed-Zavari died following a practice in 2006. One former alumnus, Deji Oduwole, plays defensive line for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, while Steve Faoro, who was a member of the BC Lions practice squad last year, is on the coaching staff of the Simon Fraser University Clan. “I think it’s just the dynamics at work, we had about 22 kids (sign up) and everybody had to turn out at practice to make it work. I completely understand that kids today have other commitments, they work, have multiple interests. Football fell to the wayside.” Crump has already helped

a couple of Pinetree’s keener football players arrange district transfers to Terry Fox, where even Crump has found a temporary home to park his clipboard. “There are still schools around that are perennially strong, like Terry Fox, Mouat,” he noted. “My fondest memory? Making the 1999 final was pretty good, playing the first game at Burnaby Lake Complex where one of the players came up to me and said ‘I finally got it.’ What you always remember are the kids.” Although the school is holding onto the equipment for the time being, there will likely be discussions in the near future on whether or not to sell it, principal John McCullough said. “I imagine that discus-

sion with Bernie and others will occur at some point,” McCullough noted. He added that a football program requires a budget of approximately $15,000 a year, and that even if the school decided to hold onto the equipment, some of it would require replacement anyways. However, he noted that the school has always been receptive to providing the sports that the students want to play, and it will continue to play a leading role if there is football down the road, or other sports. “It’s not the dollars or the cost of a sport that drives whether we offer and support it, it’s the students’ interest. If there were enough students committed to playing and practicing football, we would have football,” McCullough said.

Black Cats snake bitten in OT

The Port Moody Black Panthers have shown that for 60 minutes, they are as good as many of their rivals. Unfortunately, in overtime, the opposition has an edge. The junior B hockey club suffered back-to-back overtime losses last week, 2-1 to North Delta on Sunday, and 5-4 to Grandview on Saturday. Netminder Pierre Voyer was sharp both nights, turning back 68 combined shots in the twin losses. Supplying the goals for Port Moody were James Benz, Jackson Hewitt, Cam Patterson, Carson Spooner and Taylor Young. Port Moody hosts Abbotsford on Saturday at 7:45 p.m.

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Best repeats B.C. final result with the Talons. It all came down to Robbie The Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils began the Lacuna’s marker at the 78th minute to lift new season the same way they ended the last one — with a 3-1 win over Centennial. Pinetree to a season-opening win. The Coquitlam rivals, who met • It wasn’t easy, but by the time in last November’s B.C. AAA senior the dust settled, the Gleneagle boys soccer final, gave it another Talons had began the senior girls go in the season-opening tilt Fraser Valley field hockey season sports@thenownews.com Tuesday, ending in a 3-1 win for in usual fashion — with a win. the defending champion Devils. Up against a talented and expeVince Ye cashed in a penalty rienced Heritage Woods Kodiak kick, captain Fahim Karmali conlineup, the defending league nected on a free kick, and midfielder Adam champions shook off some early nerves to Jones supplied the offence. secure a 2-0 win. In other senior boys action, the Pinetree Kim Chang opened the scoring with a sucTimberwolves let their offence do the talking cessful sweep from the left side that startled in a 4-3 triumph over Gleneagle. the Kodiak netminder. Chang added to the Early goals by Ryan Kasiri, Pedrum Mahooji lead, converting some aggressive work from and Kambiz Sayed kept the T-wolves in close her linemates.

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Builders plan annual awards night The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association is gearing up for its October dinner meeting, to be held in Coquitlam in two weeks. The nominations committee will be reviewing a slate of candidates for the executive committee and board of directors for the 2010-11 term of office. Candidates’ biographies will be available at the meeting or can be viewed at www.gvhba. org. Nominations of candidates for the board can also be made by any member from the floor at the meeting. The GVHBA annual report and committee and council reports will also be presented at the meeting.

The 2010 GVHBA Awards of Excellence, recognizing association volunteers who have made significant contributions to furthering the goals of GVHBA, will also be presented at the meeting. Scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 6, the evening will begin with a meet and mix reception and tabletop display viewing will be held at 5:30 p.m., followed by a baked ham dinner at 6:30 and business program at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Executive Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 405 North Rd. in Coquitlam. Admission is $35 plus tax for members. For information, visit www.gvhba.org.

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POSTAGE STAMP collector wants to buy postage stamp collections. Call 778-355-9964 WANTED TO buy farm tractors, back hoe. bobcat loaders, any cond Call collect 1-604-794-7139

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Dogs

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Dogs

POMERANIAN X-CHIHUAHUA. And: Tiny Pomeranian. Females. $1,000/each. Call 604-607-7433

LAB PUPPIES ready to go vet ✔ dewormed & vac. yellow & Choc males/ females $475. 604-701-1587

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Cancer June 21-July 22: This week and the next few, settle into family, property, security, retirement prospects, Mother Nature, soul, the basics of your life and business. Despite this accent on home and soul – or perhaps due to it – romance wanders into your life (more like strolls, for it seems pretty intent) – if not now, then soon. (The influence lasts to next January.) If you’re happily married, the same influence enlivens and brings success to your dealings with children and/or creative projects. Hopes, optimism, social delights early week. Retreat Tuesday/Wednesday. Your energy returns Thursday onward. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The weeks ahead are generally easy, without “high stakes” pressure. But you’ll be busy – a flurry of travel, paperwork, details, errands and communications arrives. You might change homes, or renovate/decorate. This (or some other domestic adjustment) brings strife and affection – the strife lasts only through October, the affection through December. (Which hints at a splendid outcome.) You might sign legal papers involving property. Be ambitious Sunday/Monday. Social delights, wish fulfilment, light romance visit you midweek! Retreat, live cautiously Thursday/Friday. You shine Saturday! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Chase money, buy and sell, seek new clients or a pay raise during the next few weeks. Money isn’t easy for you to earn now through October 2012, but it can increase through creativity, art/beauty, judicious speculation/risk, pleasure fields such as vacation, recreation, camping, etc., and “indulging children” (e.g., toys, kids’ fashions). You might be busy chasing after or talking to a romantic/ sexual interest this autumn/winter – if you keep it light, you’ll succeed. Sunday/Monday are mellow, tickle your romantic antennae. Be ambitious midweek. Caution Thursday, joy Friday!

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reﬂections Aries March 21 - April 19: The weeks ahead feature relationships, opportunities and opposition, relocation, contracts, negotiations, litigation, agreements. In general, others will have the upper hand, so diplomacy/compromise is your protection, and eagerness to join is your opportunity. Your sexual side works overtime (right through December,but most strongly through late October) – excitement, attraction are certain, but don’t overstep social boundaries. True love could occur! Financial partnerships, agreements and investments that arise will grow to a November climax. Chase romance Saturday p.m. Taurus April 20-May 20: Work and health concerns ﬁll the weeks ahead. Your drudgery will be amply relieved, though, by an unusual run of exciting meetings, attractions and exotic temptations. One particularly intriguing person, adventure or opportunity will “stick with you” right into early 2011. Still, don’t neglect chores. Your energy and charisma get a nice boost Sunday/Monday – Sunday could trigger one of those exotic attractions! Chase money Tuesday (easy, stable) and Wednesday (minor glitches). Communications, paperwork, errands irk you Thursday, succeed with ease Friday. Home, kids bless Saturday. Gemini May 21-June 20: Lie low Sunday/Monday: contemplate, plan for the future, attend to duties. Be charitable, spiritual. Your energy and charisma surge back Tuesday/Wednesday – romance is a definite possibility, if you chase it. Three factors characterize romance until October 2012: one, your affections mingle deeply and successfully with sexual and financial currents; two, there might be an age difference. Three, romance will be slow to develop, perhaps because others doubt your loyalty. (Or find you too old or young). You’ll have to “prove” your love. Money caution Thursday, luck Friday.

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Dogs

KITTENS- PERSIAN mom, 2 fluffy ginger, 2 white, some blue eyes, ready 3 wks, 1st vet chk $350. N. Shore, 604-789-7490

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness reach a yearly peak now, Libra – charge ahead, insist on your way, start important new ventures or give a strong heave to ones that you need to complete. You’ll attract attention, but in a quiet way. Money will ﬂow swiftly to you through late October, but you’ll be tempted to spend carelessly, especially with a partner, or in an attempt to attract a person or opportunity – slow down! Wait until November/December, when you’ll spend more wisely, and luckily. Sexy stuff Sunday/Monday. Love, wisdom midweek. Don’t push higher-ups Thursday. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: You’re weary but your sexual, partnership and romantic magnetism rises. Is that a good thing? Who knows? A moderate approach is best: don’t overwork, and keep your intimate clinches honest. Don’t embrace anyone you suspect could become a burden in future. (You hardly need this advice, anyway.) You face heavy travel, paperwork or communication duties now to late 2012. Ah, well, grin and bear it. Sunday/Monday spark an attraction: show humour! Intimate temptations come Tuesday (good) and Wednesday (iffy to suppertime, good late night). Careful (legally, ethically) Thursday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Entertainment, light romance (heavy stuff would burden you in future) popularity, optimism and happiness – these pay a month-long visit! You might be held back by a nagging health problem (related to sugar?). This health influence lasts to January 2011, so take care of it now. If nothing “shows up” Sunday/Monday or Thursday, you’re fine. Tackle chores early week. Exciting meetings or opportunities arise Tuesday/ Wednesday – say Yes – don’t insist that it be “your way.” Be careful with finances, health, intimacy, commitments Thursday (Friday’s lucky here). Gentle love, joy Saturday.

Sept. 26 - Oct. 2 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Be on your toes – ambitions rise, and so do pressures to perform. The accent is on prestige relations, dealings with higherups. Your social side grows active – a light romance might be brewing. Be alert, though – don’t let an attraction interfere with (or smudge) your ambitions or reputation. Sunday/Monday are romantic, creative. Tackle chores Tuesday/Wednesday. (Tuesday best – get an early start.) Be cautious in relationships Thursday – agree to nothing, but alienate no one. Friday offers success in the same zone. Saturday starts a weekend of mystery, desire, investigation. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: A gentle, philosophical, loving mood comes upon you for a few weeks. Intellectual, legal, educational, cultural, religious, fartravel and international involvements are favoured. If you started an “angry communication” in 2009, it can be solved now. You might be surprised to find that you’re loved – or not! Bosses, parents and other “high-ups” continue to treat you with impatience and affection: maintain humour and you’ll maintain the affection. (The impatience will fade before November; the affection lasts to 2011.) Home, family Sunday/ Monday. Romance midweek. Caution Thursday! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Mysteries and investigation, subconscious urges, lust, large finances, lifestyle changes, commitments and consequences fill the weeks ahead. Be careful with legal, cultural and ethical zones – your impatience to get things done could stir up costly antagonism. (Despite this, these areas, as well as international travel and higher education, yield rewards right into January.) Tackle errands, paperwork – and meet a sweet friend – Sunday/Monday. Be domestic, restful Tuesday/Wednesday. Romance and speculation call you Thursday, but need much caution – try these Friday instead. Chores Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Metaphysical

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★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598 WE BUY HOMES IN ANY CONDITION NO SIGNS OR OPEN HOUSES Call 604- 250-9007 www.t-rahproperties.com

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-04

Burnaby

Seller Motivated! VIEW! Reno’d 1 BR, pets/rentals allowed, wlk to L’heed Skytrn/Mall. $228K, Mala, Sutton, 778-859-4458

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Vancouver East Side

Cntrl Loc, Top Flr, 2 BR + 2 dens, 2 baths, inste w/d, lam flrs, new paint, wlk to transit/shops, $325K, Mala @ Sutton 778-859-4458

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Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Agassiz spotless 924sf 2br mobile home 55+ park $69,900 604-823-4710 id5221 Delta Bargain 450sf condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $104,900 597-8361 id4714 Harrison Hot Springs immaculate 1650sf 3br, 2ba rancher $389K 604-796-3531 id5222 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $440Kobo 722-3996 id4694 Maple Ridge executive 2446sf 4br 3.5ba tnhse, fabulous view $423K 467-0275 id5226 Mission, Owner Retiring, profitable framing store & gallery $47,000 826-7993 id5176 Mission acreage secluded 2325sf 4br 3ba home 2.33 ac lot $589K 820-7222 id5225 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Open House Sun 2-4, 15210-82 Ave. Fleetwood huge 4542sf 8br 6ba on 6965sf lot with 2 suites $799K 507-0099 id5219

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Burnaby

2420 NORCREST CT, Sat, 2-4pm, Beautifully Reno’d 5 BR, 3 baths, mortgage helper, Must Sell. Mala, Sutton, 604-710-9030

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Langley/ Aldergrove

3 BR, 3bath, 2000sf, Remodelled, hrdwd/tile flrs, ss appls, 2 f/p, lrg dbl garg, bltin vac, cov patio, gard shed, f/yrd. 5015 - 201A St, Lang. $575,000. 604-514-8803 to view.

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Lots & Acreage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT, New Westminster. $75,000 in services paid! 33’ x 130’. No HST! $324,888. Call 604-726-0677.

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Mobile Homes

#86 - 7850 King George Blvd, Sry. 2 BR. 55+ years old. 1 pet ok! $37,900. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

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Out Of Town Property

410-3250 St. John St 2BR 2 bath faces east, 767sf, balc. 2 prkg, locker, lease, np, np, $1350. now Eric K. 604-723-7368 Prop. Mngt. SALISBURY APARTMENT 7111 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR rent incl heat & hot water. NS/NP. Call 604-526-5584 N. WEST 1 - 2 BR apt, nr Douglas Col, skytrain, balcony, n/p, n/s, n/d, $700 & up. 604-839-8156. BBY METROTOWN 1 & 2 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-788-1867 BBY METROTOWN 1 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. $700 Inc heat/hot water. 778-994-2334 BBY METROTOWN 1 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-323-0237 BBY METROTOWN 1 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-848-1790

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RIVERFRONT COTTAGES A unique 12 unit strata, shared riverfront 1050 sq.ft.+ Cowichan Valley Starting at $309,900 HST included.

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Apt/Condos

BBY S. 1 & 2 BRs. $710 & $795 - $835., ug prkg, hw, WiFi, cat ok, Metrotown, 604-818-1129 BBY SIMON FRASER APTS, 7175 Pandora St, close to SFU, shops & transit, 1 Br $875, 2 Br $1000 incl heat/hw, hardwood, new paint, 1 yr lease, np, Call Lorne Dorset Realty 604-299-0803

COQ BRAND New 1 BR & Den apt, top flr, nr schl & shops, $1200. Avail Now. 604-939-3122 COQ WW Plateau, 2 BR, 2 bath, $1325/mo, Quay Pacific Property Mgnt Ltd. Call 604-570-2786

COQ/BBY, CORA Towers. NEW, 1000+sf, 2 BR, 2bth, appls, Gym, Media, 2 sec prkg. Close to SFU/skytrain. $1600(rent) +$400 (credits) /mo. Dave 604-787-1413

Large bright 1 BRS @ $775. Newly renovated Incl heat, hot water 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345 NEW WEST. Reno’d 1 BR New Appl’s etc. No Pets, From $775 inc. HT/HW 604-724-8353

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

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

COQ AUSTIN & BLUE MTN. 1 BR, $720, Avail Oct 1, incl h/w, Bldg w/d. 778-865-6696

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

AMBER ROCHESTOR

MASSEY PLACE

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

FALL SPECIALS Rent prices slashed. Largest Apts in New West. Rents starting $795 for Oct!

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office: 604 936-3907

AMBER (W)

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

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

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

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

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

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

544 SYDNEY PLACE COQUITLAM

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

EL PRESIDENTE

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 POCO 1 BR & 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, Newport Village. 2 BR + den, concrete bldg, 2 full baths. F/p, in-suite w/d, h/wd flrs, granite counters, S.S. applis, 2 u/grd prkg, gym. No pets. Ocean & mountain view! $1,850/mo + util. Avail immed. 604-469-9261 PT MOODY, Tides at 300 Klahanie Dr, g/flr, 2 BR, green belt, patio, 2 prkg, Canoe Club amens. N/s, N/p, $1365. 604-469-1985 SILVER STAR APTS 6425 Silver Ave. Bby. Across St from Metrotown & skytrain, clean, quiet, near bus & shops, 1br $825 heat hw incld, ns, np, 1 yr lease Dorset Rlty.. John 604-439-9602

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

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6515

1010 6th Ave, New West

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

BBY, TRINITY St. 2 BR ste lower in 4plex, newly painted, incls cable & laundry, prkg. $825. Avail Oct1. N/S, Cat OK. 778-227-4431

NEW WEST

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

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

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

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

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

5870 Sunset Street

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

Family Living

SKYLINE TOWERS

WHITGIFT GARDENS 1 BR, (80% adult bldg), $750. 2 BR fr $925. 3 BR fr $1100. ● Spacious apartments ● Heat, h/w, prkg, indoor pool ● Ball court, daycare avail. ● Near Skytrain, shopping & kids park. Sorry no pets.

604 939-0944

102-120 Agnes St, N.West

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

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

BONSOR APTS

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

MONTECITO TOWERS

RENTALS 604-931-3273

604 420-5636

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

www.montecitotowers.com

BBY NORTH; VIEW, UPPER , 2 BR & Den, 2 bath, sh’d W/D. $1350+ utls. Lower 2 BR, $850 + utls OR Whole house $2050. N/P. 121 Nth Warwick. 604-299-0403

COQ 2 BR lower suite with large fam room. $800/mth. Close to Coquitlam Centre and bus stop. 778-899-8823.

COQ, Blue Mtn / Como Lake. 3 BR upper floor, 1.5 baths, 6 appl., big sundeck. $1,550/mo + 2⁄3 utils. Ns/np. Avail Oct 1. 604-939-6077

COQ CTR. 3 BR, 1.5 baths, 5 appl, fenced yard, garage. Ns/np. $1,300/mo. Oct 1. 604-537-7015 COQ, MAILLARDVILLE, 3 BR, 2 lev, all appls, carport, new reno’d. Oct/Nov. $1500. 604-913-7785

Call 604-540-9300

SUNSET PARK

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

BBY N, 3 BR, great hse, gd loc, lrg lot, h/w heating, N/s, $2200, Denis 604-838-4661 after 5pm

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

Houses - Rent

CALL 604 715-7764

Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

Managed by Colliers International

Duplexes - Rent

GARDEN VILLA

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

Bach $810 1 Bdrm $899

rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

NEW WEST, 3rd Ave/10th St. 2 BR condo. Clean & quiet bldg. 3 appl, gas f/p, u/grd prkg. $1,100/mo. Ns/np. Refs req’d. Avail immed. 604-521-8445, 526-5329 after 7pm & weekends

6540

KING ALBERT COURT COQ. 1 BR, $750. 2 BR, $850, 3 BR, $1050. Now/Oct 1, Incl d/w, ht, 778-990-7079, 604-521-8249

Co-ops

136 10th St, New West

555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

BBY, NORTH. 2 BR, 20th floor. 2 full baths, 6 applis, 2 balc, u/grd prkg, gym & pool. Near Skytrain. $1500/mo. Oct 1st. 604-420-9228

6510

Queens Avenue

COTTONWOOD PLAZA

MOVE-IN BONUS SPACE BOOKING For: LEBLANC, LAURIE Rep: NWright Ad#: 1267485

Apt/Condos

COQ 1 BR & Den apt, 18th flr, great view, ss appls, $1195 + utils, Now, ns/np. 604-649-6500

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

Sell your house ‘as is’ for a fair price on the date of your choice

6508

1 BDRM APT, M.Ridge, balcony, internet, shrd w/d, Oct 1, $650 incl heat/hotwater, Call 778-389-3551

❏ WE BUY HOMES ❏

FEATURED HOMES 6020-01

6508

Any Price, Any Condition Any Location. No Fees! No Risk !

● DIFFICULTY SELLING? ●

Expired Listing, No Equity, High Pymts?

We Will Take Over Your Payment

MOVING?

6020

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

COQ, WEST. Charming character home, 2 BR & den, main flr. Big private yard & patio. Jacuzzi tub. Near Skytrain. $1,250/mo + 2 ⁄3 util. Avail now. 604-931-4051 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M VANCOUVER - 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place & Costco…$1,288/M CLOVERDALE - 6965-192nd St, 6 bdrms, 5 baths, NEW HOUSE, 3 suites equal BIG income, new appliances, gas f/p. ......$2,688/M

Call (604)435-5555 or (604)786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

Coquitlam

811 Foster Ave

Great 3 BR, 1.5 baths, family room, lots of prkg, avail now or Nov 1. $1850/mo, N/S, lease & perfect refs a must.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty

(604) 521-0311

view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

HomeLife Peninsula Property Management

Julianne Maxwell

Property Manager (604) 536-0220 Check our rental listings at

www.rentinfo.ca

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

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

Rentals

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6565

Office/Retail Rent

BBY CONVENIENCE STORE FOR LEASE, Newly Reno’d 1700 sqft, high traffic location, over 40 yrs in operation. 604-808-3457 BBY METROTOWN $7.70 sqft for 850 sqft Office, $550/month, incls com cost, utils, secured u/g prkg, Call Natalie 778-230-9037

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

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

2BR BBY N spac g/lvl, newly painted, w/d, nr amen, sky/tr, priv yrd, ns/np. $975. 604-420-6339 BBY 11THAVE/CUMBERLAND. NEW 2 BR ste avail Oct 1. $800 incls utls. NS/NP. 604-540-4554

BBY N., nr Sperling skytrain, 3 BR g/l, N/s, N/p, avail immed, $1300/mo + 50 utils. Emily 604-433-9738 or 778-869-0103

N. WEST Queensborough. 2 BR, sh’d W/D. $1000 incls utls. Quiet. NS/NP. Avail now. 604-729-1435

WOODLAND PARK

BBY NORTH, Lrg 2 BR g/lvl, 5 appls, priv prkg, $1200 incl utils, cble & net, Oct 1. 604-570-0556 BBY ROYAL Oak/Rumble, Brand New Main flr 3 BR ste, 2 bath, Nr bus/school. NS/NP. Avail Now $1200 + util. Also 2 BR ste avail, $900 + utils. 604-375-4261

BBY, SOUTH Slope. 2 BR bsmt. $800/mo incl hydro/cbl/internet. Ns/np, no laundry. 778-867-9715 COQ. BRIGHT, clean, 1 bdrm, 1 bath bsmt suite in River Heights. Prime quiet location close to Coq Ctre & schools. In-suite laundry, gas fireplace, new floors, own entrance and private yard, parking spot, no pets, n/s. Available Oct 1, $825 including utils. Call 604-722-2294.

NEW WEST, Quay. 1,214 sf. Furnished 1 BR & den. Short term Nov 1st - Mar 31st. Ns/np. $1,650/mo incl util. 604-524-0804 NEW WEST Queens Park, 2 BR bsmt ste, sh’d W/D, newly renod. Avail now. $900 incls ults. NS/NP. 604-520-5772 or 604-589-6231 POCO LINCOLN PARK 1 BR mn flr ste, lrg liv rm, f/p, $750 incls hydro/cbl. Oct 1. 604-464-9485

POCO SOUTH, ground level, priv entry, incl utils, cable, in-suite wd, $750 ns, np, 604-941-8540 POCO, Stafford/Shaughnessy. 1 BR ste. $775 incl heat & elec. Avail Now. 604-941-8344 PORT MOODY 2 BR g/lvl ste, carport, big yd, utils incls, $850. n/p, no w/d, Oct 1. 604-936-6533 SRY. Brand new, big 2 BR. H/wd flr. Nr SFU & S/train. $980/mo incl util. ns/np. Oct 1. 778-227-6028

COQ CTR. Very clean, big 1 BR. Sh’d W/D. Ns/np. $750/mo incl util/’net. Nov 1st. 604-464-1085

BBY, Deer Lake. 2 BR, sh’d w/d, carport. Suits 1 or 2. $995/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. Now. 604-521-6120

COQ. LRG 1 BR ste, Executive home, sep laundry & entry, f/p. Nice view. Suits quiet mat person. $850. NS/NP. 778-882-3959

BBY, Edmonds/Canada Way. 1 BR. $750/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. Laundry. Suits mature person. Immed. Refs req’d. 604-522-9380

Townhouses Rent

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

BBY CARIBOO HEIGHTS, 2 BR bsmt ste, n/s, n/p, no w/d, $800 + utils, Avail Now, 604-528-6036

BBY Edmonds area, 1 BR bsmt, W/D, $800 incls utils. Refs. No smoke. No pets. 604-936-0630

6605

NEW WEST. Large 1 BR. Ns/np. $650/mo incl hydro. Avail Oct 1st. 604-240-9067 or 604-521-1575

BBY 7769 Gilley St. 2 BR bsmt suite. $850/mo incls util & W/D. N/s, n/p, Avail immed. 604-522-8833 or 604-786-1860

BBY, E. 13th Ave/4th St. 2 BR g/l. 1,200 sf. Sh’d w/d, f/yrd. Ns/np. $875 + util. Nov 1. 604-290-2181

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY N, Nr BCIT/skytrn/schl, 1 BR gr lvl. NS/NP. Oct 1. $500 incl util. 604-299-8687 or 604 473-5049

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR, M.Ridge, g/l ste, COZY, NS NP, own w/d, cable/utils incl, nr bus, Oct 1, $800. 778-227-1503

6602

COQ, Mariner Way. 2 BR. 1 bath h/wd flrs, priv w/d. $825/mo + 1⁄3 util. Ns/np. Immed. 604-521-5642 COQ WESTWOOD PLATEAU 2 BR bsmt ste, n/p, n/s, $800 incls utils, Avail Immed. 604-552-8832

MAPLE RIDGE, 223rd St. New 2 BR, 2 full baths, balc, f/p, 7 appl, granite counters, h/wd flrs, u/grd prkg. $1,150/mo + utils. Ns/np. Avail Oct 1st. Call 604-365-6733

6605

Townhouses Rent

COQ WW Plateau, 3 BR T/H, 3 bath $2195/mo. Quay Pacific Ppty Mgmt Ltd, call 604-570-2786 WESTWOOD PLATEAU, 2030 Sq Ft T/H, 3 BR, 2 1/2 bath, double Garage, Hardwood floor, w/d, $1850, Big rec room in bsmt, Family neighborhood, Close to greenbelt, Golf club. N/Pets. 1 yr lease min. credit check & refs req’d. Call 604-464-4409 BBY SOUTH 2 BR T/H, Clean & Quiet, End Unit, 2 lvls, 945sf, u/g prking, 1 bath, Family Complex. Must have one child only. Nr Skytrain, schls/shops. Gross annual income requirement btwn $38K & $56K. Avail Nov1st. $975/mo + heat, NS/NP. For eligibility requirements & application please call 604-431-9225 or 604 517-8722

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

6615

Wanted To Rent

RESP. LADY seeks suite in quiet home, parking, patio, o/d space, Coq. $750-$850. 604-931-3408

6620

Alarm/Security

8060

Concrete

8080

Electrical

STAMPED CONCRETE

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8030

Carpentry

JENCO CONSTRUCTION Cabinets, furniture, renos, kitch., bath. 20 years exp. 604-562-5934

8055

Cleaning

#1 QUALITY Cleaning Service Homes & Business. Senior Disc. Low Rates. 604 724-8998 ★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ Clean to perfection, Honest, Lic & Insured, Free Window Cleaning, Call 778-840-2421 Cleaner Residential, $20/hr, 2 hr min, Highest Quality, Bonded/ Ins, Ref. Free Est. 604-395-6842 EUROPEAN LADY can clean your house for as little as $50. Call Ela ★ 778-868-7524 Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★

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

30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

Danny 604.307.7722

All Concrete/Asphalt Removal Disposal incls Quality Guaranteed, Free Estimates. Comm/ Res. 604-540-6567

8073

Drainage

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774. ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect

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

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

SMART BATH SOLUTIONS INC. SPACE

Complete Bathroom Renovations, BOOKING Custom Shower Stalls For: SMART BATH SOLUTIONSand INCORPORATED European tradesman servicing the Tri-Cities area Rep: DTJames for the past 25 years. Ad#: 1263137 Call for a free estimate

604-944-6800 RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD. SPACE Tried & True Since 1902 BOOKING • BBB • RCABC • GAF/ELK Master Elite Contractor For: BASEMENT SYSTEMS VANCOUVER • Residential Rooﬁng • Liability Coverage WCB • Designated Project Managers • Homes & Strata Rep:and SGautreau • Third Party Ad#: Inspection 1267173 Installations & Repairs Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate •• 24 Hr Emergency Service Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount

www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

BASEMENTS/CRAWL SPACES

WET BASEMENT? Or Nasty Crawl Space?

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

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

Tried & TrueWe Since Fix: 1902

Leaky Basements • BBB • RCABC • GAF/ELK Master Elite Contractor • Residential Damp MustyRooﬁng Crawlspaces Free Written • Liability Coverage and WCBEstimates • Designated &Project Managers Leaky Foundation Cracks • Homes & Strata • Third Party Inspection Inspections Sump Pump Installation • Installations & Repairs Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate • 24 Hr Emergency Service Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount

www.bsv.ca 604-581-1115 www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

PT MOODY Moray/St. Johns, 2400 sf shop plus mezzanine Suit auto/warehouse, wholesale, boatshop, etc. 604-525-8839

HOME SERVICES

8080 7010

Personals

full body rub sauna & steam Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai

Angel Massage 604-294-8038

402-3701 Hastings St., Burnaby

8080

Electrical

Lic Electrican, Res/Comm. Reno’s & panel changes, low cost, 604 374-0062, lic # 06951

8087

Sun-Thur 10-Midnight Fri/Sat 10am-1pm

Excavating

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

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

Electrical

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

Planning on RENOVATING?

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

8105

Residential & Strata Prompt Service. WCB Insured

604 936-2808

A1 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning & Repair from $98. Gutters vacuumed/hand clean. 604-524-0667 Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-420-4800 PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George, 778-859-7793

8130

Handyperson

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

8125

Gutters

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

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

604-439-9417

Landscaping

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 Certiﬁed by The National Concrete Masonry Association

CHRIS SPRUSTON 604-908-1258 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

★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★ Paving, retaining walls, turfing, planting. Call 604-889-4083

SINCE 1997

★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Retaining walls, irrigation, paving, patios, fences, etc. 778-688-2444

ACE HANDYMAN SERVICE Pressure washing, painting, lawncare, rubbish. Joe, 604-657-0346

SYKES LANDSCAPES - New lawns, paving stones, ret walls, fencing, outdoor kitchens - 604-454-4954

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

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

8155

604-992-6654

604-878-5232

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

ARCO DRYWALL. Board, tape, texture, frame. New & renos. 16 years exp. Mike, 604-825-1500

Grant’s Home Maintenance Complete Gutter Cleaning & Repairs: We also do pressure washing & window cleaning .

Flooring/ Refinishing

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

604-916-7729 JEFF

Gutters

ATC LANDSCAPE Cedar Fencing. Fully Insured. Member of BBB. 604-720-2853 www.atclandscape.com

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

Drywall

8125

grantshomemaintenance@shaw.ca

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

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

8075

CALL THE EXPERTS

Warehouse/ Commercial

HOME SERVICES

8010

A45

Friday, September 24, 2010

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

Stevie’s Handyman Services Big or Small, we do it ALL! Call Stevie 778-997-0337

NeedaGardener? Find one in the Home Services section Home Services

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8160

Lawn & Garden

• Residential and Commercial Lawn Maintenance •Aeration • Yard Cleanup • Lawn Repairs • Gardening • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning

Free Est 604-779-6978

ATC LANDSCAPE

★ Fall Yard Clean Up. ★ Lawn Maint and Gardening. ★ Hedge and Tree Trimming. ★ Fully Insured. BBB Member.

604-720-2853

www.atclandscape.com

8185

Moving & Storage

$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020 A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Kraft Painting & Decorating Residential, Commercial,Apartments

EXPERTS OF ALL ASPECTS OF PAINTING Brush

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885 AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

Roller

Spray

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

8195

8200

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

POPEYE’S MOVING 604-783-6454 Vancouver 604-377-2503

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

8175

Masonry

STONE WORK

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

Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone.

604-603-2576

tymerstonework.com

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

B&Y MOVING

8180

604-708-8850

Call Now: 780-6510 BESTWAY PAINTING & DECORATING

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

Home Services

BE COOL! Talk to Someone You Trust.

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

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

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

604-724-3832

PRIMO PAINTING Interior & Exterior

* EXCELLENT PRICES * Free Est./Written Guarantee

No Hassle Quick Work Insured /WCB

Seniors 15% Disc • 27 Yrs Exp. • BBB Member WCB • 5 Year Guarantee • Free Est. Refs.

604-464-8600 ext 213

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

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

AUTOMOTIVE

9110

Collectibles & Classics

9125

Domestic

9145

Scrap Car Removal

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

Plumbing

BBM

PLUMBING, HEATING & 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, Irrigation Sprinkler Systems. 24 / 7 Emergency Service Fully Licenced & WCB.

604-729-3864

WATER MAINS ★ Furnaces ★ Heat Pumps ★ Boilers ★ Free Estimates ★ Hot Water Tanks ★ Reno’s & Re-piping

Wayne 604-809-0148 Ticketed & Insured

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

28th ANNUAL SWAP MEET Sunday Oct. 3rd 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

2002 PT Crusier Limited Edition, Classic Black, auto, fully loaded, mint condition, 96,000K, $5500 obo 604-476-1569

★Cars ★ Parts ★ Collectibles★ Maple Ridge Fair Grounds ( 105th & Lougheed Hwy ) Admission $2.00 Free Parking Jake 604-941-7791

9125

Domestic

1994 FORD Mercury Marquis. 157,000km. Gd shape. Very well kept. $2,800 obo. 604-576-0337

2004 MAZDA 3 GT, Silver, 2.3L, 5-speed, 132,000kms, Blk Int., A/C, ABS, CD, Moonroof $7900 OBO, 604-302-5194 99 DODGE Intrepid 210K, good shape, needs brakes, $1200 obo. Sold as is. 604-463-3254

9145

Scrap Car Removal

Removal FREEScrap/Car No Wheels No Problem

1998PONTIAC SUNFIRE 5 spd, low km, ac, s/roof, new tires, update $3000 obo 604-477-9590

HOUR 2Service From Call

Family Owned & Operated

(604) 209-2026

Pays $150 minimum for Full-Size Complete Vehicles. Free Removal! 2-Hr. Service in Most Areas

Call 778-316-3217

9145

Scrap Car Removal

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

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

9155

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300

JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER TQ ticket. 15yr experience. Big or small jobs. 604 464 3945 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-469-8405 PACIFIC ACE PLUMBING INC. •Repairs •Installation •Insured Free Est. Call • 778-836-8835

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!

2004 GMC 2500 HD, 2x4, Duramax - Allison, short box, 14k, 5th wheel, rolltop cover, truck cover, $38,500 obo. 604-939-0207

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

ALLISON 5SPEED 8.1ltr vortec pwr windows,locks,keyless entry, seats 205k, great shape Len 604-469-0922

604-728-1965 John

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936 Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567 DAN THE HANDYMAN. Reno’s & Home Repairs, 20 yrs Exp. Free Estimates. ★ Call 604 715-3979

Roofing

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd Re-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB. 604-961-0324 or 604-562-0957

8255

Rubbish Removal

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

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

8250

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

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

10% lower than any other written estimate

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8315

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8335

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9522

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9522

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8250

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604-444-3000

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8240

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942-5394

604-432-1857 or 604-773-7811

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299

for Free Estimates

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8220

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9525

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

Friday, September 24, 2010

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Over 125 combined years of Volkwagen Sales and Service experience

(23 dealerships in our group)

Highest customer satisfaction rating in BC!*

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BACK TO SCHOOL PRE-LOVED SPECIALS Purchase one of our pre-loved cars and receive...

2007 VW GTI payment

220

135

24,890

payment

232

214

16,960

9) UC017983

AUDI A4 payment

payment

209

208

payment

243

19,980

7) UC028055

2009 JETTA WAGON TDI

2009 VW ROUTAN HIGHLINE

payment

8) UC002520

2005 BMW Z4

payment

Laptop

2006 JETTA TDi

2009 CITY GOLF

DIESEL

1) UC815981

21,727

2008 VW RABBIT

2006 GOLF payment

145

12,963

2005 NISSAN FRONTIER $

168

3) UC030304

26,770

11) UC256368

18,740

6) UC037640

22,940

2006 JEEP LIBERTY LTD payment

215

4) UT4653888

payment

2) UC013365

31,520

10) UT558296

19,980

153 $

5) UT120522

13,861

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OPEN MON TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 8PM • SAT 9 TO 6 • SUN 10:30 TO 5

Dewdney Trunk

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

Friday, September 24, 2010

CONSTRUCTION ZONE

Specials

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REG. $6.99

#662504

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REG. $19.99

MASTERCRAFT

REG. $1.99

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2000

LINED PAPER 150 SHEETS

7 SETTING FIXED SHOWER HEAD

SAVE

#422024

HILROY

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REG. $26.99

REG. $39.99

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8 OUTLET POWER BAR

SOLAR 3X HIGH OUTPUT LED SPOT

DIGITAL SCALE

REG. $21.99

3 PCE. STAY SHARP SCISSORS

STARFRIT-5 KG

#680791

SAVE

REG. $84.99

#760664

1500

SEASONAL MAINTENANCE

Oil Change Package

• Lube, oil, ﬁlter change • Vehicle inspection and top up all ﬂuids • Tire rotation

99 Regular $44.99

LOUGHEED HWY. HIGHWAY 1

SCHOOLHOUSE

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am - 9pm • Sat. 8 am - 7pm • Sun. 9am - 6pm Auto Centre Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am - 8pm • Sat. 8am - 6pm • Sun. 9am - 5pm

KING EDWARD ST.

Located at Lougheed Hwy between Schoolhouse & King Edward in Coquitlam

PRICES IN EFFECT SEPTEMBER 24th - 30th, 2010 AND ARE ONLY AVAILABLE AT OUR COQUITLAM LOCATION • NO RAINCHECKS PLEASE