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ullying knows no boundaries. The problem pervades across cultures, languages and cus-

toms. Settlement workers in School District 43 have adopted an inclusive approach to address the issue with new immigrant families, who might have a different idea of what bullying means. Last weekend, settlement worker Roya Aghakhani organized a bullying workshop in the Farsi language at Gleneagle Secondary. The event drew together more than 50 students, parents and grandparents, mainly from the local Iranian community. “It allows the Iranian families, parents who are not fluent in English, to access valuable information and to understand what the school culture is like for the children. It’s a new system, new culture. Everything is new to them. The school system in Iran is very different from what we have here,” said Aghakhani, who is originally from Iran. “You have to understand that we are the first generation in Canada. The Iranians are very new in Canada.” Aghakhani hosted the workshop because bullying affects all students, including new immigrants. “I think it’s an issue that’s not only for one community. You can see it in every community. All around you,

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School District 43’s Minna Kim, left, Krisztine Trumley and Roya Aghakhani sat down with reporter Jennifer McFee to discuss bullying.

“Definitions of what they believe is bullying is there,” she said. a bully are quite different. They don’t “I’m sure that there is bullying know what is a bully and how to react. going on everywhere, even in Iran. What they do back in Iran is totally They have their way to deal with it, different,” Tootian said. and in Canada there is a different “Families in Iran are allowed, and way.” are willing, to go and knock on the As the workshop facilitator, door of the family and say your son Gleneagle math teacher Ali Tootian or daughter is bullying my son or explained some of these differences. daughter. Here this is not happening “I know a lot of families having difand is not supposed to ficulty understanding happen … I help them what is a bully, who is solve it and resolve it. a bully, what are the They should start by signs of my son or my “I’ve never seen a communicating with daughter being bulschool without any the principal and see lied, what should I do, my reaction, and how [bullying] … because what is the approach can I communicate I’ve never seen a world of the principal.” Similar to the Farsi that with their princiwithout any.” workshop, settlement pal,” said Tootian, also worker Minna Kim originally from Iran. plans to provide bully“Families have very Shelley Hymel ing information to little information University of B.C. Korean students and regarding this, and families in their first that causes them not language. to react. That again “In the playgrounds makes the problem in Korea, it’s basically got its own bigger and bigger.” pecking order. There is a hierarchy Tootian provided families with system that exists based on age. It’s a information, definitions and strategies respect thing,” she said. in Farsi to deal with the issue. “Even on the playground, the “I also provide them with the Korean kids are taught to protect their vocabulary and English words. So if person. Here [in Canada] we basicthey want to write a letter and talk ally talk about hands off, no touching about it to the principal, they can provide the exact right information that is others … We had to tell them that these are the rules and regulations. required.” This is the code of conduct.” But language isn’t the only barrier Kim’s upcoming bullying workshop to a cross-cultural understanding of will address some of these concerns. bullying.

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“There have been issues that have been present. I’m not going to sugarcoat it,” she said. “This is done as a preventative measure.” Krisztine Trumley, who oversees District 43’s settlement workers program, said it’s important to articulate what the norms are within the Canadian school system. “I think bullying is widespread in every culture, every community, every school. We have a mandate to deal with it,” she said. “We have to find a way to bring each of the cultures so they understand what it looks like here in Canada — what’s acceptable behaviour, what’s not acceptable behaviour … Not everybody knows that.” UBC professor Shelley Hymel agrees that the problem of bullying exists everywhere. “We’ve looked at it and certainly some bullying manifests as racial discrimination or sexual orientation discrimination. It’s what they decide to pick on. But there’s no clear evidence that I know of that it varies by groups, at least not consistently. You might find a study where it’s dominant in this subgroup in this school or this area, but it doesn’t seem to hold up that one group or culture is worse,” said Hymel, who works in the department of educational and counselling psychology. “I’ve never seen a school without any … because I’ve never seen a world without any.”

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Province says health funding will cut ER wait times Simone Blais sblais@thenownews.com Busy emergency rooms will be administered a shot in the arm to protect against congestion and could very well benefit from boosters if they improve patient care, according to a provincial announcement this week. Health Minister Kevin Falcon said Wednesday that more than $22 million would fund site-specific projects aimed at moving emergency room (ER) patients into hospital beds or back home. Falcon said the funding will go to site-specific projects aimed at moving patients out of the ER and into hospital beds or back in the community within a defined time. Hospital projects improved patient wait times last year, he said, despite a 15-per-cent increase in emergency room volumes, attributed primarily to the H1N1 flu. “We are building on the success of emergency decongestion pilot projects in the Lower Mainland, where up

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to 40-per-cent more patients experienced shorter waits,” Falcon said in a release. Last year, more than 1.9 million people visited emergency rooms throughout the province. Of those, 44 per

cent (864,016 people) walked through the doors of the province’s 15 largest hospitals. Royal Columbian (RCH) is slated to receive $1.87 million for a full year of program funding through to 2011, and Liberal MLA Douglas Horne (Coquitlam-Burke Mountain) said that will help local families who need emergency tertiary care above what Port Moody’s Eagle Ridge Hospital can offer. “It comes down to a bigger picture. Right now, when it comes to severe injuries, severe trauma, cardiac, all of these types of issues, Royal Columbian is the hospital that serves the Tri-Cities,” he said. Horne explained that the new funding model will encourage hospitals to find efficiencies and provide better services. “It represents a move from simply giving bulk funding,” he said, noting that, ironically, health authorities typically found “patients really get in the way of them meeting their financial goals.” “In the past, what they’ve done is they’ve cut surger-

ies and this and that, and said, ‘Oh, we’ve balanced our budget.’ What we’ve said is we have to get back to a patientbased funding model where we can, which basically says the patient is first and the funding follows the patient. This is about providing care to patients.” Each ER now measures the time patients arrive to when they are treated and either discharged or admitted, and categorizes these patients based on the complexity of their medical needs. The target is to release patients within four hours if they have higher needs, and within two hours for those with less-complex needs. The result, according to the province, is creative planning, like Nanaimo Regional General Hospital’s ER “streaming” that saw patients seated in chairs in a designated area during a wait. That allowed stretchers to be freed up for more acute patients or those too sick to sit in a chair. The triage technique saw the hospital reduce wait times

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Workshop aims to help businesses embrace diversity Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com A free workshop next week aims to teach Tri-Cities employers how to boost their business by welcoming the community’s many cultures. A group of 14 immigrant and newcomer teens will co-facilitate the event, hosted by the Tri-Cities Arts Door Project. Project manager Katie Shaw-Raudoy said speakers will discuss what Tri-Cities business owners can anticipate as labour and consumer markets shift. “With our changing population, we need to be ready to have a community that welcomes newcomers, but is also ready to support them in their transition to Canada. Businesses have a huge role to play in that, not only in terms of being a front-line entry point for these newcomers, but also because if they want their businesses to be successful, they want those

consumers,” she said. “It’s a mutual relationship, being able to understand what they can do to be more welcoming and inclusive and also how they will meet the changing needs of their consumer base.” Bill Beatty will address these issues as one of the workshop’s speakers. “Tri-Cities deals with some rapidly changing demographics, particularly with the growth of minority groups in the community,” said Beatty, project director for Tomorrow’s Workplace. “The impact to businesses, of course, is pretty straightforward, depending on what the economy is like. As soon as the economy tightens up, you end up with a straight supply-and-demand issue. And particularly where a growing percentage of the labour force that’s available to you is coming from the immigrant population, there’s a significant amount of pressure on businesses to figure out how do you attract and integrate people whose first

language is not English and whose culture is not the dominant one. “One of the reasons for having your work force be representative of the demographics of your community is that people of different cultures are potential customers too,” he added. “And so if your workplace is not acculturated, you tend to not get as much business as your competitor that is. Like it or not, the demographics of our communities have changed forever. They are not the same makeup that they were 30 years ago. If they’re going to do business locally, they need to adapt locally.” As another speaker at the workshop, Alex Bell agrees that Tri-Cities businesses exist within a changing multiethnic community. “How does your business represent those

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Rezoning raises concerns I am writing to voice my opposition to the proposed facility location for the 90 homeless adults with drug addictions and mental-health issues. Council, please do not allow the rezoning of 3030 Gordon Ave. We have recently moved into the area (we live two blocks from the proposed site) and have two children: a two-yearold and a three-month-old. We visit Fox Park almost daily and are very worried that the proposed facility location would To The impact the safety of our children playing in the park. My daughter also attends a daycare centre at Davies Avenue and Raleigh Street, which also uses the park frequently. The main reason we chose to move from Vancouver into the Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam area was that we wanted to feel safe in our community, which is why we chose not to live in East Vancouver. We specifically chose this neighbourhood because of the proximity to the park and stores, as well as the absence of any potential threats/danger. The proposed facility location would have a negative impact on the property value of our new house as well. On my street (Raleigh) alone, I can count 15 children under the age of 10 within eight houses on one side

of the street. Please do not put these children at risk by putting mentally ill and drug addicted adults in the area. I can only imagine the headlines and poor press you would receive if anything happened to these innocent kids. I understand that this facility belongs at the Riverview Hospital/Colony Farm site, which does seem to be a more secluded area and less family-focused neighbourhood and therefore a much Editor more logical choice. I am also surprised that you would consider housing anyone with drug/ alcohol addictions so close to the Signature Liquor Store. I can’t see how that would help with rehabilitation, being tempted every time they walk outside. I strongly believe that this facility should be housed at the Riverview Hospital/Colony Farm site, far away from the young children and families that live in the Gordon area. Please stop the rezoning. Do not allow our neighbourhood and community to become unsafe for the families and children that live here. Dana D’Abreo Port Coquitlam

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‘Stinks’ a mild term for judicial mess

ow, if we have this right, after pleading guilty following seven years of legal acrobatics costing taxpayers millions of dollars, two former Liberal aides will have to pay back what they took — around $80,000 — and spend two years under house arrest. The house arrest allows the men to go out for an hour of physical activity a day and to take part in activities with their children, and to travel to and from work. Heck, it sounds like the average parent’s lifestyle — minus the exercise. Oh, and they have to do 150 hours of community service. This for, essentially, using their political positions to line their own pockets. We say that’s just too lenient. However, what is more troubling is the fact that the plea deal was made the week before the court was expected to hear about how the police at one point had then-finance minister Gary Collins under surveillance when, in late 2003, he met with executives of OmniTrax, one of the U.S. bidders for B.C. Rail. Our court system is meant to afford citizens a window into the truth — but at each turn, the details have been shrouded in mystery. And we don’t even want to get into the fact that, when this whole case came up, the RCMP said that organized crime was involved. Were the RCMP out to lunch? Or were investigators right, but just couldn’t connect the dots to the satisfaction of the prosecutors? It’s no wonder that the NDP is saying that something “stinks” and are calling for a public inquiry. “Stinks” is a rather gentle term for a rail deal that was never proper from the get-go. Premier Gordon Campbell promised he wouldn’t sell B.C. Rail and effectively did so by selling a 990-year lease. Other bidders cried foul, voters in the North and central Interior were outraged, but yet again, the Liberals toughed it out and were re-elected. It’s no wonder they foisted the HST on taxpayers — it appears that some folks will believe anything and forget everything.

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efore the lure of computer games, there was a time when kids could be seen playing outdoors in backyards, playgrounds, streets and alleys. Sometimes they just hung out in groups and talked amongst themselves. That was the norm for thousands of years. It felt right. It was natural. Now, listen carefully to the hustle and bustle of neighbourhoods throughout the western world. What is missing? What seems different? For those of us over 40 years of age, there is something seriously wrong. Where have all the kids gone and who cares? Leonard The first question is easy to answer: our children have been seduced into wasting their youth on the lures of the television, the Internet and video games. Their once-innocent minds are being rapidly desensitized by corporate social engineering, propaganda and violence that inundates the much-coveted high technology “entertainment.” The second question evokes a more painful answer: large corporations selfishly care about the kids and parents don’t. Corporations see children strictly as consumers; the corporate masters practically own them without

any concern about social, mental or physical outcomes. Profit rules. Today’s corporations have brought consumerism to terrifying global levels of addiction and enslavement to technological gadgets that are, in fact, produced by slave labour. We’re all familiar with the adult addictions such as drugs, alcohol, sex, televised professional sports, the Internet and gambling. The success of product sales is based on catering to and encouraging basic human desires and satisfying Matte them. Consumers’ satisfaction is always short-lived, inevitably resulting in everincreasing desires for more intense stimulation. Video games and the Internet are the perfect tools used to hook the young. What are parents doing about this? For the most part, nothing. Parents also are conditioned consumers who are indifferent, lazy and shirking their responsibilities to their own children’s development. Parents are willingly going down the slippery slope of slavery to their corporate masters, greedily buying whatever new technological toy comes along. Where have all the kids gone? They have fol-

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lowed their parents, equally becoming dependent on addictive technological toys at the cost of personal purpose and identity. We are losing our ability to achieve emotional maturity which comes only with real, personal interactions with our families and neighbours. We are alienating ourselves from the real world around us that is three-dimensional and vibrant with life. Our bodies are in jeopardy as we sit on our fat bottoms while stuffing ourselves with processed junk food filled with poisons as we worship before our new god, namely “high tech.” The technological cancer doesn’t end there; when our kids leave their homes, many continue to be held in the electronic collective. Parents, unplug your families. Go outside. Play, talk or simply do nothing but just appreciatively absorb into your souls the complex richness of the real world.

Leonard Matte is a Port Alberni resident.

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Don’t feed the coyotes Re: “Cemetery coyotes cause concern,” Wednesday, Oct. 20. The story of an aggressive coyote in the community seems to repeat itself each year. Before rushing to the phone to report a coyote sighting, I would suggest everyone take a look at their household and see if they have anything lying around that might be an attractant to urban wildlife. Garbage, pet food, unmaintained composts and barbecues or fruit that has fallen from trees are all easy food sources for coyotes and other urban wildlife, but they are also easy to maintain. Another issue that I’ve encountered when people are feeding wildlife is that they believe they are doing the animal a favour. Coyotes, like the one in the photograph on Wednesday, often appear skinny with patches of fur missing, and this can lead some to feel sorry for them and provide food handouts, especially during the winter months. On the contrary, feeding them will only lead to them being killed, as they become habituated to people and have no problems approaching humans, including children, expecting food. While checking out your own household, there is no harm in talking to your neighbours as well if you notice wildlife attractants on their property. A conversation can

A coyote roams the grounds of Riverview Hospital. go a long way in preventing any wildlife conflicts in your neighbourhood. Not long ago I saw someone on the Riverview grounds feeding a coyote, and he told me he felt he had to because the poor animal looked so frail, but after a conversation To The he agreed that a ham sandwich is probably not doing the animal any favours. Coexistence with wildlife is the only solution, so please take some time to ensure any wildlife attractants you might have out are secured, and of course keep a sharp eye on your beloved pets at all times. Jane Thomsing Coquitlam

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Riverview deserves heritage designation Re: “No national historic status for Riverview,” Wednesday, Oct. 20. I was dismayed to read Richard Linzey’s comments regardEditor ing National Historic Site designation for Riverview. In fact, I had to check that he was not representing the Ministry of Housing, which currently seem to be the main spokespersons for the property. I suspect that Mr. Linzey is spouting an official line when he claims that heritage designation is a “very powerful political tool” and something that “prevents change and fossilizes a place.” This is a

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surprising attitude for the manager of heritage programs with the provincial heritage branch. National Heritage Sites in B.C. include horticultural treasures (Butchart Gardens and Stanley Park), transportation routes (Rogers Pass and Lions Gate Bridge), vibrant urban neighbourhoods (Vancouver’s Gastown and Victoria’s Chinatown) and revenue-generating structures (the Empress Hotel and the Orpheum and Vogue theatres). I would certainly not label any of these “fossils.” As a National Historic Site, the Riverview lands could continue to provide sanctuary, treatment and research for the mentally ill and addicted. The designation would not rule out revenue-generating activities and there may be federal funds available for maintenance costs. The botanical treasures located there would be enhanced and preserved and the property would likely become a conference centre and tourist destination. Most importantly, it would ensure that the property remains in public ownership and accessible to all the people of Canada. Come on, Mr. Campbell. Show some long-term vision and allow the application for heritage designation to proceed. The public deserves to know if the land we own has what it takes to be a National Historic Site. Sue Haberger Coquitlam

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BBB issues warning on not-sofree trials The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary of free trial offers online for diet pills, acne medication, work at home jobs and teeth whiteners, among other products and services. This year alone, according to a press release, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints from consumers who thought they were getting a free trial, but ended up losing hundreds of dollars in recurring credit or debit card charges. “Deceptive free trial offers are everywhere online, offering a range of products and services” said Lynda Pasacreta, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau. “The one thing they all have in common is the same model of ripping consumers off under the guise of a norisk free trial offer.” Ubiquitous deceptive online ads for “free trials” of various products and services can be found on many popular websites, and often the ads link to websites of phony news outlets. One company behind these not-so-free trial offers is Striaex, a Vancouver-based company that largely markets to U.S. citizens. The company has an “F” rating with the Better Business Bureau, the lowest grade issued. Over the past three years the company received 149 complaints with the overwhelming majority of the complaints going unresolved. The company’s website offers a “free” trial for its Striaex Acne Scar Ointment. On the same website, it states that there is a 30-day money-back guarantee. However, if you click in the guarantee in the fine print it states that it does not apply to the “free” trials.

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Hyde Creek Recreation Centre aquatic supervisor Yue-Ching Cheng wants PoCo residents to swim their way toward fitness and possible prizes. John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com

imed specifically at the adult set, a new program out of Port Coquitlam’s Hyde Creek Recreation Centre will see participants swim by parts of Hawaii, Samoa and Fiji … sort of. The Swim the Pacific challenge represents a partnership between the City of Port Coquitlam and Queenstown, New Zealand. The goal is to get swimmers to swim as many lengths of the Hyde Creek pool in an effort to mirror the distance — 14,600 kilometres — between PoCo

and the New Zealand locale. “We’ll take anybody across the board, but we are definitely targeting adults,” said Yue-Ching Cheng, an aquatic supervisor with the city. “We’ve been pushing here in the city to create more adult programming in the aquatic area, so this would be one of the programs that targets those people who used to swim as kids to come on back.” Those who take up the challenge could be rewarded with prizes for getting to certain benchmarks along the way: Tarawa, Kiribati (8,250 lengths away), Pago Pago, Samoa (10,450 lengths away) and Suva, Fiji (11,850 lengths away). City staff in Queenstown are doing the same thing, but in reverse.

“This challenge will give people a fitness goal and also help bring communities together,” PoCo Mayor Greg Moore said in a press release. “It shows fitness is important around the world.” The city hopes the entire challenge can be completed in about 274 hours, as the average swimmer can tackle about 40 lengths in 45 minutes. “Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy, and this is a terrific way to make it fun and exciting,” said Coun. Brad West, who chairs the city’s healthy community committee. Participants can sign up for Swim the Pacific at the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre any time during the challenge, which runs to August 2011.

City advises motorists of underpass delays

Motorists are advised to expect delays if they plan to use the Shaughnessy Street underpass in Port Coquitlam Monday or Tuesday night. The city said in a press release that

annual pressure washing of the underpass will result in single-lane alternating traffic from 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, as well as from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26 to 5

a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27. The sidewalk will remain closed while the cleaning is taking place, but will be opened periodically when pedestrians need to travel through the

underpass. Waits for pedestrians will be limited to 10 minutes at either end of the underpass. Traffic control will be on site throughout the work period.

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Men should ask the doctor about:

• blood pressure • cholesterol levels • flu shots • sexually transmitted infections • kidney and liver function and iron levels • bone density • hearing and vision tests • diabetes blood sugar test • colon cancer test • prostate cancer test • skin cancer

“They are not places of good news. The only news you get there is bad news. So why go in the first place?” he says of the suspected rationalization, adding men are more likely to embrace stoicism than women. “They like to think of themselves as omnipotent and ‘disease won’t get me,’” Pengilly says. The rationalization is: If you can’t touch it or feel it, a medical problem doesn’t exist. They are also scared, he adds. “You don’t have cancer until the doctor tells you you do.” Men prefer to keep their heads in the sand about possible medical complications, according to Hepburn, who finds they think they “would just as soon not know what that lump is.” Besides, many think whatever it is will go away — a phrase Hepburn labels “the most dangerous words in medicine.” If you’re young and healthy, you probably don’t need to see a doctor, Hepburn says. However, just as cars need regular checkups as the mileage ramps up, so do men as they pile on the years. What usually brings a man into his office is the sudden death or potentially fatal diagnosis of a friend, colleague or family member. “It’s a shot across the bow,” Hepburn says. “Fear is a great motivator.” — Postmedia News

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en shy away from medical checkups, according to a U.S. study. It’s a finding local general practitioners don’t dispute. Just 57 per cent of men, compared to 74 per cent of women, have had a routine medical checkup within the past 12 months, according to a report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. “That doesn’t surprise me,” general practitioner Dr. Chris Pengilly says, estimating women comprise 60 per cent of his appointments. GP and author Dave Hepburn says female patients outnumber men among his 20- to 50year-olds. Both doctors find men start showing up — reluctantly — in their 50s for prostatecancer testing. They often claim it wasn’t their idea to book an appointment. “A lot of men say, ‘I’m here because my wife wanted me to come,’” Hepburn says. He has even heard of men seeing a doctor as a “gift” to their wives. Why women outnumber men comes down to their familiarity with routine testing and men’s general aversion to doctors’ offices. Women are used to coming for such tests as pap smears and mammograms. For men, routine testing is “quite foreign,” Hepburn says. Yet regular testing for prostate cancer, diabetes and colon cancer gives their doctors a baseline to note any changes. Besides, men might have to pay for the prostate-specific antigen test, which, unlike pap smears and mammograms, is not automatically covered by some provincial health plans, according to Pengilly. Men might find medical appointments more enticing if doctors’ offices had plasma TVs and beer, jokes Hepburn, a published humourist.

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The ancient Chinese technique of acupuncture has been successful in China for over 2,000 years. Jane Wong has over 34 years experience as an acupuncturist. Two of Jane’s patients attest to the effectiveness of acupuncture. 74-year old Edna has been smoking for 61 years. “I’ve been smoking since I was 13 years old, often two packs a day. After just three acupuncture treatments I’ve quit.” P. Chew, 88 years old was having Sciatica. He could walk, stand up, and sleep alright, but could not sit, if he did - the unbearable pain would almost paralyze him. He was given pain drugs, but after taking them a few times he decided to stop and 34 Years Experience came to me. Now, he is free from the problem and lives happily.

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PoCo residents invited to give city online budget feedback The City of Port Coquitlam is looking for input from residents on its 2011 budget. As part of its budgeting process, the city has set up an online budget suggestion box at www.portcoquitlam.ca/budget. Residents are invited to make suggestions

about how the city could be more efficient, generate new revenue or change the way it delivers services. Initiated by the city’s finance division, the online form is the city’s latest use of technology designed to provide the public with new

opportunities to comment on and participate in civic functions. The suggestion box will be a permanent website feature that will collect input yearround for each upcoming budget process. Work on the 2011 budget and 2011-15 finan-

cial plan has already begun. Opportunities for input will include an online survey and public meetings held in the new year. For more information about the city’s budget or financial planning process, contact budget@portcoquitlam.ca or 604-927-5486.

WANT TO RECYCLE YOUR UNWANTED ELECTRONICS? Here’s where you can recycle them safely and free of charge in Coquitlam:

Coquitlam Return-It Depot 2554 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam (604) 464-6648

WHAT IS THE ELECTRONICS STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (ESABC) PROGRAM? ESABC is a not-for-profit extended producer responsibility program set up by the producers and retailers of electronics in British Columbia to provide a province wide recycling system for unwanted electronics.

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ISN’T IT IMPORTANT TO REUSE BEFORE RECYCLING? While the program is designed to manage unwanted electronic products that have exhausted their reuse potential, we strongly encourage users to first reuse their products. If you choose to donate to a charity, make sure you have backed up your data and wiped your drives clean prior to donation.

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Effective July 1, 2010, the following items can be recycled free of charge at any Encorp Return-It Electronics™ Collection Site: display devices, desktop computers, portable computers, computer peripherals, computer scanners, printers and fax machines, non-cellular phones and answering machines, vehicle audio and video systems (aftermarket), home audio and video systems, and personal or portable audio and video systems.

Electronics collected for recycling are sent to approved primary recyclers in North America. They are broken down using various manual and mechanical processes. Products are separated into their individual components for recovery. Through a variety of refining and smelting processes, the materials reclaimed from unwanted electronics are used as raw materials in the manufacturing of new products.

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Plenty of Halloween events this year Whether you’re looking for a kid-friendly Halloweenthemed show or an adultsonly party, you’ll find it in the Tri-Cities. Here are some options:

Dance set for Oct. 23

Try out your costume a week in advance at the Theatrix Halloween dance on Saturday, Oct. 23. The fundraising event, open to anyone 19 or older, will feature best costume prizes, live entertainment from Unleashed, plus beer, wine and shooters. Tickets cost $20 each and are only available in advance by contacting Jay Shaw at 604-464-8850 or jay@jayshaw.com, or through www. theatrixyoutheatre.com using PayPal. All money raised will go towards the Theatrix productions of Alice in Wonderland and Into the Woods. The dance runs from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Mike Butler Room of Dogwood Pavilion, located at 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam.

Ghost stories at Inlet Theatre

Learn about local spooks, spectres and phantoms, if you dare. Robert C. Belyk, author of four B.C. ghost story collections, will present two shows of Ghosts in the Hood on Friday, Oct. 29 at Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre at 100 Newport Dr. Belyk and several friends will provide dramatic readings of Tri-Cities ghost stories. A family-friendly show for school-aged children starts at 6:45 p.m., presenting local hauntings through the eyes and e-mails of two young ghost hunters. Things get scarier at an 8 p.m. adult show that uses words, images and apparitions to recount creepy Tri-Cities tales. Belyk cautions that many people find this performance very frightening. Tickets are available at the door, by phone at 604-9312008 or at the Port Moody

Arts Centre at 2425 St. Johns St. Tickets for the 6:45 p.m. show cost $5 for children and $10 for adults. All seats for the 8 p.m. show cost $14.

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For another spooky option, check out Cosmic Boo’ling on Saturday, Oct. 30 at The Zone Bowling Centre in Coquitlam. The Zone hopes to offer a safe choice for Halloween family fun, complete with goodie bags filled with candy and a glow toy for kids aged five to 12 (while quantities last). Cosmic Boo’ling will also feature scary music, glowing pins and balls, plus a laser light show with fog rolling out on the lanes. The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at 16-228 Schoolhouse St. Bowling is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mr. I gets spooky

Parents and kids are invited to spend Halloween afternoon at the anticipated annual concert called Mr. I’s Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories. Local teacher and children’s entertainer Yurgen Ilaender will host the event, which is geared for kids aged two and older. Costumes are welcome and audience participation is encouraged. The event is Sunday, Oct. 31 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Place des Arts, located at 1120 Brunette Ave. in Coquitlam. General seating tickets cost $7 and are available by phone at 604-664-1636 or in person at Place des Arts. For more information, visit www.placesdesarts.ca.

Mall welcomes trick-or-treaters

Trick-or-treat at Lougheed Town Centre on Oct. 31 from 4 to 5 p.m. Children 12 and under are invited to don their costumes and trick or treat at mall entrances and participating stores. A suggested minimum donation of $1 will be collected at mall entrances,

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Vickie Ayers has a spooky display at 443 Draycott St. in Coquitlam, open from 6:30 to 9 p.m. through Halloween night. The event is a fundraiser for Variety — the Children’s Charity. with all proceeds donated to the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society. The Witches Hut will also be open from Oct. 21 to 31 during mall hours, and cameras are welcome.

Karn-evil offers plenty of frights

For an eerie experience, visit Karn-evil Halloween night at 786 Wright Ave. in Port Coquitlam. Bludwig will play his calliope at the foot of the drive, opposite the midway where the misfortune teller awaits to warn you of your peril. The seven-foot-tall clown named It will be lurking close by. Once you’ve strolled past the initial horrors, you can try your hand at a ball toss game that involves knocking the head off a ghoul’s body. Hungry trick-or-treaters can visit an outdoor café with a frightful menu. Here you can sample finger food, bob for brains or guess how many eyeballs are in a jar. Don’t forget to drop by the freakshow behind the curtain and to check out the car wreck at the “devilition derby.” At this haunted Karnevil, donations will be accepted for the Canadian Diabetes Association. • Do you have a Halloween event you’d like to promote? E-mail us all the details at editorial@thenownews.com.

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very fall sees gardeners with garbage bags roaming neighbourhoods and collecting leaves under boulevard trees or picking them up ready bagged from non-gardening neighbours. If they were scarce, leaves would cost big bucks because they’re rich in carbons, minerals and fibre — brought up to the surface by the long, deep roots of trees. Every autumn when the leaves fall, they nourish the top layers of soil. Leaves can be used in general compost heaps, composted separately for leaf mold or spread on garden beds as a mulch. Actually, where the leaf layer isn’t hugely thick, fallen leaves can be left on perennial beds where they protect plants against winter cold, compaction of the soil and germination of cool-season weeds. But leaves do need to be raked up from lawns since they tend to smother grass. Grass benefits from light and air during winter since it doesn’t hide underground as many perennials do. Branching Out No matter where you put them, leaves break down much faster if you Anne Marrison rake them, then shred them by running over the pile with a lawn mower. If you plan to do this repeatedly for a fine shred, you may have to rake them between runs or use the lawn mower bag and keep re-building the pile. Time-short gardeners who want to add leaves to a compost bin can mow the unraked lawn, collect grass clippings and leaves together and add them as is to the compost. It’s not perfect, but the nitrogen in the grass and carbon in the leaves roughly balances — and the job gets done fast. Some people keep bags of raked leaves through the winter, then add one bag at a time to compost in the spring when moist, green waste is abundant but brown carbon is hard to find. Fall or spring leaves can be safely shredded by being dumped in a garbage pail and attacked with a weed-whacker. It only takes a few minutes for a tubful of leaves to be reduced to a few inches of shredded leaf bits. This eye-popping reduction in volume is the reason why people who want leaf mold need to gather many, many bags of leaves. Neighbours are often very co-operative — especially in jurisdictions where city governments levy a fee for collecting compostable materials. For leaf mold, gardeners really need to shred the leaves well. It’s the only way to see the approximate quantity you’ll end up with, and usually the only way to ensure the leaves will definitely be decomposed in a year. It’s well worth the effort because, aside from their high nutriment level, leaf mold retains moisture beautifully. Some leaves need shredding simply because they’re very slow to break down. This includes waxy leaves like holly and laurel and large leaves like cottonwood, paulownia and big leaf maple. These need to be shredded even for compost unless they’re destined for a compost pile which won’t be used for two or three years. Some gardeners claim toxins in black walnut leaves vanish after six weeks of composting. So far I’ve not tested this out. But leaves of poisonous perennials like lupins, foxgloves and daffodils are definitely safe once they’re broken down in the compost. • Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to her via amarrison@shaw.ca.

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Nicely proportioned and lower than the sedan, the CTS Coupe has the same sharply chiselled and very distinctive styling lines. While the coupe’s wheelbase is the same as the sedan, the body is a little shorter and it has a wider rear track. The Coupe’s front windshield is also more steeply raked than the sedan and so is its rear window. Centrally positioned dual-exhaust pipes is another distinctively coupe feature. Its extra-large doors also have unusual and hidden push-button latch releases instead of conventional door handles. There’s a similar electric latch release on the lower lip of the trunk lid. The cargo space was smaller than anticipated, the opening is on the narrow side and space has to be left for large hinges that can crush items stowed in the trunk when the lid is closed.

editorial@thenownews.com Cadillac has a long history of famous coupes, including the ’59 Eldorado with the iconic tail fins that were often symbolic of a golden era for American automobile production and prosperity. It’s been eight years since an Eldorado Coupe last graced a Cadillac new car showroom, but a Coupe is back for 2011. Cadillac has expanded its successful rearwheel drive CTS line up to include a sexy two-door version. While nothing like its older predecessor, the CTS reflects the dramatic changes that have also taken place within the prestigious luxury car division of General Motors. The CTS line has transformed Cadillac and made it far more appealing to younger buyers. Its sharp and very distinctive styling lines are augmented by a rigid chassis and a sport tuned suspension. Two high-output V-6’s and a V-8 borrowed from the Corvette are the engine choices, a manual transmission is offered and the interior is decidedly driver focused, yet still luxurious. The Cadillac CTS line started with a fourdoor sedan (back in 2003) and was expanded to include a high performance CTS-V, which Cadillac claim is the fastest production fourdoor sedan in the world. A second generation CTS was introduced in 2008, a wagon version was added last year and the Coupe is the latest addition. Our test CTS Coupe (base price $47,450) came with a six-speed automatic transmission included in a (premium) preferred equipment

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Cadillac has expanded its rear-wheel drive CTS line to feature a two-door Coupe. ($7,085) package, a sport ($1,770) package plus a special tint-coat paint ($1,295). All of which pushed its price up to $59,250, including fees and delivery charges. The sport package adds 19-inch polished aluminum wheels with performance tires, a load-levelling rear suspension, steering wheel transmission shifters and more. The base CTS sedan comes with a three-litre (270-horsepower) V-6 engine and a choice of

manual or automatic transmissions. The CTS-V coupe comes with a 6.2-litre (556-horsepower) supercharged V-8 engine and a horde of other performance components. The Coupe comes with a 3.6-litre V-6 that has all the latest engine technology including four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing and direct fuel injection. It can produce 304 horsepower at 6,400 r.p.m. and 273 lb-ft of torque at 5,300 r.p.m., on regular fuel. The standard transmission on the CTS Coupe is a six-speed manual and there’s also an all-wheel-drive edition.

The Coupe’s dash is much like the sedan with a three-pod instrument cluster, with a combination of analog and digital readouts, in front of the driver. A centrally positioned chrome-ringed analog time clock adds a touch of elegance and above it there’s a partially hidden pop-up monitor. The centre console flows nicely into the dash and it houses cleverly positioned climate controls and heating and cooling controls for the front seating positions. Other than the console box, there’s limited storage spots and the door pockets are small. The front bucket seats are generously sized and you sit lower — more sports-car like — than in the sedan. Getting into the back  CONTINUED ON PAGE 18, see CABIN.

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Cheap solutions involve a watchful eye and bit of research Dear Tom and Ray: I have a 2002 Subaru Forrester. Upon my monthly check of fluids, I was shocked to see that there was no cooling fluid in the reservoir. I immediately took it to the shop, where they told me the head gasket was blown, and it would cost $2,000 to fix. After doing some research, I found that Subaru had a service bulletin about this problem and advocated the use of a special Subaru additive for the coolant that could “possibly” stop the leak. So, I asked the mechanics to put the additive in my coolant. Click and Clack My mechanics then advised that I should just drive the car until it Tom and Ray Magliozzi overheats, and only then fix my head gasket. So I have two questions: Is it truly possible that this additive will fix my leak? And, second, if the additive doesn’t fix my leak, should I really wait until my car overheats to fix it? Catherine TOM: It IS possible that the additive will fix your leak. For years, Subaru has had problems with its head gaskets “seeping.” They would remain intact (i.e., not torn or broken), but would allow fluid to seep through or around them. And if your head gasket is just seeping, and not actually blown, the additive may work. RAY: I’ve tried the additive on my scalp, but somehow bald spots are still seeping into the regions where I once had hair. TOM: The fact that you check your levels every month is actually discouraging to us, Catherine. Because that means the coolant reservoir went from full to empty in less than a month. That suggests that the solution may involve your home equity line in addition to the additive. But by all means, try the additive first. RAY: But don’t just wait for the engine to overheat. That’s

bad advice. TOM: Right. Let’s say your head gasket really is broken. You try the additive, it doesn’t work and the car overheats. If it overheats badly enough, you could crack or warp the heads or damage the block. Or you could degrade the oil so badly that you damage the engine’s bearings, which will shorten the life of the engine considerably. So you really don’t want the car to overheat, ever. RAY: Instead, now that the additive is in there, check your coolant reservoir every day for a while. See if you can assess whether the level is continuing to drop, and if so, how quickly. If it stops losing coolant, then have your garage do a pressure

test and, hopefully, proclaim the problem solved. TOM: But if the coolant level continues to drop, you want to find someone to fix it before the car overheats. And I’d suggest that that person be a different mechanic. RAY: Right. Your current guys didn’t know about the Subaru additive, and they gave you bad advice about what to do next. Ask friends who own Subarus who they use in your area. Or check out the Mechanics Files at www.cartalk.com. And let us know how it works out, Catherine. • Got a question about cars? Write to Click and Clack in care of this newspaper, or e-mail them by visiting the Car Talk website at www.cartalk.com.

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seat of a coupe is never easy, but the CTS Coupe is particularly awkward. The front seats don’t have a single-action fold forward feature, and the front seatbelt, which is attached to the front seat, gets in the way. The two rear seating positions look inviting and are nicely padded and upholstered. Head and leg room is limited, however, so it’s more of an occasional use or kids seating location. On the plus side, in general the cabin has a roomier feel and front seat positions have a generous range of adjustments. Combined with a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a comfortable driving poison is easy to achieve.

Safety

The front passenger is protected by a unique dual-depth design of air bag that is even more effective at reducing injuries in a vehicle collision. The OnStar system with its security and emergency features is another GM exclusive.

The Drive

The driving position is excellent with an excellent range of adjustments on the seats for taller than average drivers. Rear vision through

the Coupe’s steeply raked rear window is limited and the side mirrors are small, so the rear view camera came in very handy. The sport package on our test CTS Coupe stiffened the ride but it was still comfortable. The body feels rock solid over rough roads and this car tracks a straight line extremely well, which is always a confidence builder. The steering is on the light side yet has a precise action, and the CTS Coupe is reasonably agile for a vehicle its size and weight. It does feel heavier than most of its competitors and could pull better at low engine speeds. The transmission shifts smoothly but if you want to drive more enthusiastically the manual mode is the way to go, as the engine livens up considerably above 4,000 r.p.m. Manual shifts are via steering wheel-mounted buttons on the back of the steering wheel. Here again the action is not as crisp as some competitors and a sport automatic mode would be a good addition.

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what consumers are looking for these days. Consumer-friendly Malbec hails from Argentina, where the climate, soils and winemaking skills are ideal for this grape. This frost-sensitive vine is planted in more than 50,000 acres (20,000 hectares), so supply is rarely a problem. Malbec was introduced to Argentina in 1868, and it was virtually ignored until that country adjusted plantings for more premium wine production in the 1980s. The clone of Malbec that was imported grows smaller berries and clusters, which result in a less tannic style of wine.

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a touch of spice, leather and dark chocolate. It is less full-bodied than the 1884, but this wine is better suited to a meal-matching opportunity. Try it with red meats and perhaps a hearty beef stew. Graffigna Malbec is aged in French and American oak, and this brings out a black pepper, coffee and toasted oak flavor. Combined with a generous amount of cassis and blackberry fruit, this wine is well-balanced and concentrated with a medium finish. This wine is sure to be a crowd pleasure for the holiday season as it will match to a variety of seasonal menu ideas.

A slightly different style of Malbec is the La Puerta Malbec, with a slightly minty, spice and plum nose. It is velvety and well-balanced with just a hint of tannin, which brings the wine into focus. A world of new flavours awaits you, so the next time you are wine shopping try one of these well-crafted wines to share with friends and family. • John Gerum is a wine instructor, writer and consultant with West Coast Wine Education. For information on wine workshops, classes and clubs in the Tri-Cities, visit his website at www. wcwed.com.

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Baby’s First Year program with a discussion on finding The Ayers family invites childcare from 1:45 to 3:15 the community to drop by p.m. at 1200 Cartier Ave. their Halloween haunted Moms, dads and grandparents house at 443 Draycott St. in welcome. Drop-in program is Coquitlam anytime after dark free. Information: (between 6:30 604-933-6146. and 9 p.m.) until Central Oct. 31. Proceeds Coquitlam from tours supPensioners events@thenownews.com port Variety Branch 108 The Children’s weekly social Charity. bingo at 1 p.m. Participants are in the Mike Butler Room at encouraged to bring coins and Dogwood Pavilion. There are bottles for the fundraising 15 games, and pots range drive. The displays are wheelfrom $5 to $25. New playchair accessible, and suitable ers welcome. Information: for all ages. Information: 604Catherine at 604-937-7537. 939-7419. Crossroads Hospice Coquitlam Foundation Society hosts a free weekly holds its fall gala Laugh Out walking group for the Loud at 5:30 p.m. at the Red bereaved from 10:30 a.m. to Robinson Show Theatre. noon. Participants are asked Tickets are $150 and evento meet at the Labyrinth ing features silent auction, Healing Garden in Pioneer appetizers, refreshments and Memorial Park at Ioco Road a performance by comedian and Heritage Mountain. Steven Wright. Information: Registration: Castine 604-468-9598 or info@coquitBreckwoldt at 604-949-2274. lamfoundation.com.

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City of Port Coquitlam youth services department hosts Halloween Howl at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave. Highlights include a spooky swim from 1 to 3 p.m., carnival from 3 to 5 p.m., chocolate extravaganza from 3 to 6 p.m. and haunted house from 3 to 5 p.m. (for little kids) and 5 to 6 p.m. (for big kids). People of all ages are welcome to attend. The cost is $6 for all four events, or $1 for the swim, $3 for the carnival, $2 for the chocolate extravaganza and $1 for the haunted house. Info: 604-9277946. Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary holds

its annual garage sale from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1335 Dominion Ave., Port Coquitlam. Douglas College holds Swap-o-rama-rama, an opportunity to recycle old clothes that can be swapped for others and embellished for a new look, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Admission is $2 for students, $4 for adults and $6 for families. Information: hullj@douglas.bc.ca. Rotary Club of Coquitlam holds Lobsterfest, an evening of Maritime fun at 6 p.m., at All Saints Parish Hall, 1405 Como Lake Ave. in Coquitlam. Tickets are $75. Proceeds support the Blue Mountain playground project

and other Rotary initiatives. Information: Paty at 604-9446000. Mundy Road Elementary PAC hosts Stage Fright The Thrillusion Show, featuring magician and illusionist John Kaplan, for a performance at 7 p.m. at Como Lake Middle School, 1121 King Albert Ave. in Coquitlam. Discounts available with family passes and by purchasing tickets in advance. Information: mundymagicshow@gmail.com. Place Maillardville holds a fall fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Fair features crafts, garage sale, home baking, tortières, games and more. Admission is free.

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n principle, basements are wonderful — an area where sports gear, housing supplies, games, toys and unused furniture can be stored, far from the more carefully appointed living areas of your house. But if you’re like most people, your basement doesn’t fulfill its potential. Over time, it has probably become disorganized and as good a place to lose things as to keep them nicely stored. “So often, I see basements that have got out of control,” says professional organizer Andrew Neary. “Things are scattered randomly, items are buried in piles, and half of the stuff has just disappeared under clutter.” Neary has a series of steps that can be used to infallibly impose order on even the most messy basement. His first step is to remove everything from the space. This might be done in stages — but ideally, as much of the basement should be done at once as possible. His second step is to clean the vacated area. If repainting is needed or there are insect or pest infestations, now is the time to deal with them. The third step requires sorting everything that was removed in step one into categories — sports equipment, cleaning supplies, toys and games, and whatever other categories fit the case at hand. If there is anything you really don’t need, now is the time to discard it. Be tough with your Inner Pack Rat, because the less stuff you have, the easier it is to keep it organized. Step four requires some imagination, a stage that Neary calls “zoning” the basement. What will go where? The most important consideration is how often you use each item. A bicycle used almost daily should be near the entrance of the basement, for example. Christmas orna-

ments and other seasonal items can be further back. In step five, you’re going to have to buy organizers so that everything has its own place. Shelving is perfect for a lot of canned goods and cleaning and other house supplies. Hockey equipment and garden rakes and the like can be hung on hooks on the wall. Work tools need a storage cabinet. Transparent boxes can hold smaller items while ensuring they’re easy to locate. Hazardous materials like as flammable sprays, solvents, some cleaning fluids and paints should probably be stored in a cabinet that can be locked, especially if there are children in the house. Home Depot and other stores have many products that are perfect storage. There are lots of inexpensive products that are well made and easily assembled, including some that are lockable and perfect for storing hazardous stuff. “You want to know that you can lock things up and walk away, knowing that things are safe.” Once the organizers are bought and in place, the items you removed from the basement and plan to keep can be put in their appointed spots. If you’re going to have a handyman’s corner for woodworking, painting of furniture and doing repairs, Neary has some special counsel. “Anyone who’s working on projects should have an area that’s well ventilated and well lit,” he says. “You need very strong over-

head light — ideally, coming from the ceiling, so you have really good lighting on whatever you’re working on and you’re not bumping into lamps. “Accent lights are for the living room — never the basement.” Neary says dedicated places for each tool is crucial. “Every hammer, sander and plane has to have its own location or you’re going to be losing track of what you have. “I’ve had clients who’ve had half a dozen drills because they’ve repeatedly lost drill bits and attachments. My mantra is, ‘Buy once, store properly, and have things forever.’” There are many tool cabinets available to ensure good storage, but simply using hooks on the wall can serve equally well, Neary says. “The point is not so much esthetics as functionality. If you group your tools by function and keep them in their place, you’re organized.” The important points for the basement are “safety and functionality,” Neary says. “Your basement is like any other part of your home. If you want to enjoy it, it has to look good and it has to serve your purposes. “If you want it to contribute to your quality of life, it has to be neat and organized, and all the things you’ve chosen to keep have to be accessible. “Simple stuff, but people easily forget it.”

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REAL ESTATE Avoiding common mistakes many first-time homebuyers make

reaming of owning your own home? Bernice Dunsby, RBC’s director of home financing, provides some pitfalls that are common to first time homebuyers, and advice about how to avoid them.

1. Thinking you won’t qualify for a mortgage. Not sure if you qualify for a mortgage? A good credit rating can improve your ability to get loans and mortgages. Even if your credit history is less than perfect, there are solutions. A credit rating can be improved to qualify for a mortgage, by always making at least the minimum pay-

ments on your credit cards, loans or utilities like hydro, cable and phones on time. So even if you are not ready to buy a home just yet, there are steps you can take now to make sure you do qualify in future. Checking your credit history is easy. Simply ask for a copy of your credit rating at either www.equifax. ca or www.tuc.ca 2. Not knowing all the down payment choices. You’ll be glad to know there are different mortgage options available depending on how much of a down payment you can afford:

• Conventional mortgage or home equity line of credit requires a 20per-cent down payment. • Low down payment mortgage (minimum five per cent down). Low down payment mortgages require mortgage default insurance. The premium cost can either be paid up front or added to the amount you borrow. • Under the federal government’s Home Buyer’s Plan, first-time homebuyers are eligible to use up to $25,000 in RRSP savings per person ($50,000 for couples) for a down payment on a home. The withdrawal is not taxable as long as you repay it within a 15-year

period. To qualify, the RRSP funds you plan to use must have been in your RRSP for at least 90 days. 3. Not considering a mortgage pre-approval. Once you’re ready to buy, many first time homebuyers under- or over-estimate how much they can afford to pay for a home. Online calculators such as “How much home can I afford?” are a great tool, but knowing the exact amount you will be approved for gives you the confidence to begin looking at homes within your price range. Real estate agents will serve you better because they know you’re

a serious buyer. A mortgage preapproval will let you easily make an offer to purchase as soon as you find the right home. Best of all, your pre-approved mortgage rate will be guaranteed for up to 90 days. If rates go up during the period, you’re protected. If they go down, you will automatically get the lowest rate for the term selected. Read about the other five common mistakes most first-time homebuyers make and how to avoid them here: mortgage.rbc.com/pdfs/fthb-e.pdf. — News Canada

Do-it-yourself moving tips save time, money and a lot of stress

ertain tasks in life are synonymous with stress. Moving is one of those tasks. If you are planning to do it yourself, these tips can help get you on your way — hopefully with a little less stress. • Start to gather boxes. Rather than purchase moving boxes, visit local businesses to collect boxes that are being discarded. Save boxes that have been shipped to the house from items ordered online. The more boxes collected in advance, the earlier the packing process can start. Getting a decent head start helps eliminate

some of the scheduling stress that comes with moving. • Get estimates from rental agencies. Call truck rental companies and list the dimension of the truck and features desired, such as lift gates. Compare the different prices and offers to determine which company provides the best deal. • Rent the largest truck available. It’s better to have room leftover in the truck than not enough room for everything. For those moving a great distance, rent a car trailer at the same time so the car can be towed behind the moving truck.

• Consider storage. Today there are companies that will drop off a storage unit at the house and then store it at their warehouse. This enables homeowners to pack items not regularly used, store them for a few months, then have the storage unit shipped to the new home when it’s time to unpack. • Move off-season. June and July are the most popular times of the year to move. Choosing a different month may save some money. • Keep boxes light. It’s better to have more boxes that are lighter in weight than fewer that are much too heavy. Heavy boxes make moving

difficult and reduce the number of potential helpers. Think about packing clothing and other soft items in large zipper-close bags, which stack easily. • Pack boxes securely. Reinforce the bottom of boxes with packing tape to prevent items from falling out. Fit boxes in the moving truck snugly to prevent items from shifting during transit. • Use a labelling system. Label each box with what’s inside and where the box should go in the new house to make it easier to unpack. Pack room by room and keep similar items together.

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Express add grit The Coquitlam Express added some sandpaper to their roster in a big way Tuesday, signing former Langley Chiefs enforcer Mitch Pacey. The six-foot-three, 200pound Richmond native had been playing for the Pacific International Junior B League’s Delta Icehawks, where he accumulated two goals and five assists in nine games — while racking up 60 minutes in penalties. “We felt that a physical presence was what we were lacking, we’ve got a very good skilled group but we’ve seen other teams try to take liberties with them,” Express president and general manager Darcy Rota said. Last year, Pacey played 44 games with the Chiefs, scoring four times. He led the team with 124 penalty minutes, finishing with the fifthmost minutes in the league. Also on Tuesday, rookie Destry Straight was listed as the top BCHL player to watch on a list compiled by NHL Central Scouting. The 17-year-old West Vancouver native was atop the team’s points race with 22 (nine goals and 13 assists) as of Thursday, and Central Scouting lists Straight as potentially ending up in the first or second rounds of next year’s entry draft. Port Moody native Mitchell Deacon also made that list, and is identified as a player that Central Scouting has pegged as a later-round draft selection. The Express also announced Thursday that team captain Garrick Perry has committed to the University of Alaska Fairbanks for next year. Perry has 20 points in 15 games so far this year. “We are extremely proud for Perry, as he has been a great leader for the program,” said Express coach Jon Calvano. “He has shown tremendous loyalty throughout his three years with the Express.”

Whether it was as a player with the Calgary Roughnecks (left) or as a coach with the Coquitlam junior Adanacs (above), Curt Malawsky has carved out a winning pedigree. NOW file photos

Malawsky caps year with more accolades John Kurucz sports@thenownews.com

ou don’t have to look much further than Ken Wood’s recent cellphone bill to understand the worth of his rookie benchboss. Just over two months removed from his Coquitlam Adanacs winning the Minto Cup, players are coming out the woodwork to see if there’s a spot for them on next season’s club. A big reason behind that spate of phone calls is Curt Malawsky, who was named the B.C. Lacrosse Association’s coach of the year last weekend. “My phone’s ringing off the hook from players who want to come play with us this year,” Wood said. “When you’ve got a credible coach with that much experience and that much of a winning record, it makes it so much easier [to recruit]. The guy’s record speaks for itself.” The 40-year-old Coquitlam coach officially turned the treble over the weekend by winning the John Cavallin Merit Award, capping off a year that saw the Adanacs win both the league

every little thing right,” said outgoing and national titles. Adanac captain Matt Beers. “He’s very “I’ve never been in this game for intense. The one thing about him is personal accolades, but at the end of that there’s not one guy in the room the day, it’s nice to be honoured by who wants to win more than him. He’s your peers and to be recognized,” he all about the team.” said. “I got the prize that we wanted Malawsky entered the season with at the end of the season, but to get a long list of this one, it’s accomplishthe sort of ments and a thing where you look back “I have never worked around any- championpedigree, on down the body with so much intensity and ship after leading road at some drive for any one thing. He goes the Burnaby point.” Lakers to a Malawsky above and beyond.” pair of Minto came to an Cup wins Adanac team Ken Wood on top of that enjoyed Coquitlam Adanacs general manager a National a bevy of Lacrosse regular season League title success under with the former coach Calgary Roughnecks. Dan Perreault, and made his mark His team waltzed to a 19-1-1 regular by instituting new systems and an season record before dusting off Delta increased focus on fitness. and New West en route to the B.C. “One of the biggest reasons we Junior A Lacrosse League crown. In won the Minto Cup was because of the systems he implemented and the disci- late August, the team captured the pline he made us stick to — whether it Minto Cup mantle that had eluded them the previous year after downing was with fitness or making sure we do

the defending champion Orangeville Northmen. “He looked at what we had and realized that we had to press buttons differently, guys had to think differently, guys had to prepare better and he drove them hard all year to do that,” Wood said. “I have never worked around anybody with so much intensity and drive for any one thing. He goes above and beyond. I don’t think there is anything in a game that he misses.” The junior Adanacs also hauled off the Martin Merit Award Trainer of the Year Award, which went to Christina Martinello and Teresa Agar, while Coquitlam’s Garrett Ungaro and PoCo’s Linda Wiseman were given President’s Awards in recognition of their volunteer work. The senior Adanacs also got in on the party, as general manager Les Wingrove was handed the Hugh Gifford Merit Award as manager of the year. “I was kind of surprised to win it to be honest with you,” said Wingrove, who’s club went 9-9 in the regular season before falling to Victoria.

COQUITLAM METRO-FORD SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK DOMENIC DELLI SANTI

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The Under 18 Metro-Ford Dynamo won the Canadian National championship over the Thanksgiving weekend, in their final appearance at the youth level. Their success was mostly due to a great team effort, but Domenic Delli Santi stood out throughout the entire tournament. Delli Santi set up several goals with his skillful midfield play and capped off an impressive individual performance by scoring the winning goal in the late stages of a very important group match against the Ontario champions. Needless to say, Domenic Delli Santi was a key component of the very successful Metro-Dynamo team! For his magnificent performance in the National Championships, DOMENIC DELLI SANTI has been chosen as Coquitlam Metro-Ford Male Player-of-the-Week.

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Ilchuk sends Dynamo through The Conference Cup can be a long, gruelling run. That’s what every team hopes for, anyways. The Coquitlam Metro-Ford under-16 silver boys Dynamo got their cup run off on the right foot, clipping North Coquitlam 2-0 on Saturday. Kevin Ilchuk’s marker, a rocket in the first half, proved to be the difference. Contributing a late insurance goal was Kevin Anderson, who had assisted on the first goal. Turning in steady work on defence was the pairing of Bryden Fogelman and Kenny Williams. • In a battle for first place, the u-18 girls Synergy battled Kensington to a 1-1 standstill. Haley Myers opened the scoring for Coquitlam, cashing in a rebound with the game just 10 minutes old. The defence did a polished job of protecting the lead until the final minute, when Kensington netted the tying tally. Leading a strong backline performance were Gina Graham and Crystal Sipila, while netminder Daniella Stewart came up with a couple of big saves early in the game. • A clash of rival clubmates saw the u-14 Dynamite defeated the Pumas 3-0 on the weight of a balanced attack. The midfield play of Annelise Denny and Jenna Kear helped set the tone for two firsthalf goals coming from London Klauer and Cassie Weimer to make 2-0 Dynamite at the half. Liz Stewart upped the Dynamite lead to 3-0 in the second half off a solo effort that found the top corner, while keeper Renae DuPerron earned the clean sheet in net.

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Trailing 1-0 at the half, the Port Moody u-

13 boys AC Selects delivered a big knockout punch in the first Conference Cup contest, doubling Surrey 4-2. Leading the comeback was Aaron Kim with a pair of goals, while captain Nicholas Schwartz and Stefan Kamner chipped in singles. Shutting down a high flying opposition was the work of defenders Devin Desaulniers, Jeremy Rudd, Garrett Shum and Taylor Templeton. • Despite a pretty solid performance, the u-16 gold girls Nitro were edged out by South Burnaby 3-2. Collecting the Port Moody markers were Melanie Mayede and Brianne Wager. Turning in some strong midfield work was Kassi Koupal.

NORTH COQUITLAM

The backfield trio of Audrie-Modica Amore, Ashley Schaffer and Jamie Yochim made their mark in a well-place 2-0 win for the North Coquitlam United u-16 bronze girls Aftershock over Royal City. Behind a pair of second-half tallies by Heather Niven, the Aftershock pulled away after a cautious start. Setting a steady tone at midfield were Dorsa Charkhsaz, Anna Cho and Ali Hampton, while Alessia D’Allessandro and Veronica Robbins played prominent roles. • With the season barely six weeks old, the u-13 Rebels are rounding into form, after shaking off some early injuries. The Rebels blanked Langley 2-0 last week, led by netminder Mikayla Bischoff’s shutout performance. Emily Flood opened the scoring, converting Julia Oros’ setup seven minutes into the game. North Coquitlam kept up the pressure and completed all the scoring when Sara Lockwood buried Ainsley Girvan’s pass just midway through the first half.

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LET’S GET PHYSICAL: Charles Best defender Tanner Roughead (right) tries to win the ball away from a Riverside player in an Oct. 14 contest that saw the Blue Devils win 7-1. Best followed that win up this week with an 8-1 trouncing of Heritage Woods on Wednesday, and a 0-0 draw with Port Moody a day earlier. Four teams from the Fraser Valley North zone have qualified for next week’s playoffs, as Centennial and Terry Fox will join Charles Best and Port Moody in the second season.

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July 15, 1923 - September 29, 2010 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ward on September 29. Predeceased by wife Phyllis. He is survived by spouse Kathy O’Connell, Richmond; his daughters Diane Hight (Ab), Arizona; Linda Slavin, Delta; grandchildren Pam Hight, Ohio; Ken Hight (Phyllis), Ohio; Gary Slavin (Rebecca), Maple Ridge; Glen Slavin, Abbotsford; Michael Hight, Hawaii; great-grandchildren Lance, Ohio; Tristan and Tyler, Maple Ridge. Ward was a WWII Veteran in the Navy. He was the Past President of Softball BC from 1964-1970. He was an avid golfer to the age of 83 and was a member and Past President of Quilchena Golf Club in Richmond. Ward enjoyed sharing good times with his family and friends and his time at his trailer in Birch Bay. At Ward’s request there will be no funeral services. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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NORTHERN BC FORD DEALERSHIP Seeking experienced Service Advisorto join our team. New building, Greatpay and benefits. Relocation assistanceavailable. Send resume to SERVICEMGR @CAPITALFORD.CA

Guest Service Representatives

Now hiring at our Langley location. Educational requirements − Hospitality & Tourism Management Diploma. Starting rate is $16.00 per hour with performance based increases, gratuities, and Extended Health Benefits. Submit resumes to; Langley fax 604 533 8472 or amya@spautopia.ca

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

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Trades/Technical

DRIVERS WANTED:

Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-destructive testing. No Exp. Needed!! Plus Extensive paid travel. meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits pkg. Skills NeededAbility to travel 3 months at a time Valid AZ, DZ class 3 or 1 High School Diploma or GED Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers, Click here to apply, key word Driver. TECHNICIAN/INSTALLER Required for automatic and manual door hardware. Full time, electronic, electrical, mechanical experience beneficial, Class 5 driver’s license. Willing to train. E-mail resume: lana@pacificdoor.com

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Trades/Technical

Electricians

Control Solutions Ltd, an Independent Temperature Control Contractor is hiring Journeymen/4th year construction electricians. Competitive salary and a generous extended health/ dental plan. Please send your resume by fax to 604-521-9292 or email to cslresume@controlsolutions.ca

Where do you want to work?

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EDUCATION

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

Medical Office Trainees Needed!

Get 14 WorkPlace Certificates in 12 Days! Save Thousands. Start Today. www.dgscanada.ca 604-888-3008

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Career Services/ Job Search

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding Available. 1-866-399-3853 www.iheschool.com

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

1-888-748-4126

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $62! Coquitlam: Nov 6 or 27 Burnaby: Oct 30 or Nov 21 Also Van • Sry • Rcmd • M.Ridge Health Inspector Instructors! ADVANCE Hospitality Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice

www.advance-education.com

604-272-7213

Personal Trainer Certiﬁcation

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

Catch a great job. With more than 15,000 jobs on working.com is a great place to find your next job.

ROAD SMART TRAINING INSTITUTE LTD. 2 Day comprehensive, standardized training curriculum for Trafﬁc Control Persons, meeting the current WCB requirements.

To list your autumn posting on working.com call 604-444-3000

Visit us at www.roadsmarttraining.com For further information or to register, contact 604-881-2111

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

Friday, October 22, 2010

GARAGE SALES MARKETPLACE PETS & LIVESTOCK 2060

BURNABY

ESTATE SALE

SATURDAY ONLY SALE October 23rd • 10am to 4pm 4745 Gatenby Ave, (enter from back lane) Antique Furniture, Glass Cabinets, Mirrors, Christmas Decor, Household & MORE

PORT MOODY GARAGE SALE

Saturday, October 23rd Sunday, October 24th From 1pm - 5pm

46 Eagle Pass

Lots of girls’ quality clothing. Newborn to size 6, toys, household items, maternity wear, etc. NO EARLY BIRDS!

LADIES CLOTHING

Act Fast! Won’t Last! $$ GREAT DEALS !! $$

It’s time for bargain hunting! Browse our Garage Sale section to ﬁnd deals near you.

CHILDREN 3015

Childcare Available

Look fabulous in all real designer clothing such as: Aritzia,TNA, Ed Hardy, Christian Audigier, ALDO Dress Shoes, Armani Exchange, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ecko Red, Triple5Soul & Nike Kicks. Sizes: XS or SMALL, barely worn, like new condition. Also some bags & Juicy Couture Jewelry are also avail for sale. Photos & more info avail: mandi_babi@hotmail.com or call (604) 880-0288 Serious buyers only please! All must go, down sizing wardrobe!

2070

Fuel

FULL YEAR SEASONED Alder, Birch & Maple Firewood, Split & Delivered. 604-825-9264

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Furniture

MOVING soon MUST sell! Thomasville Mystique Dining Ste, 6ft table x 45in & 2 inserts, Hutch w/glass & lights 6ft x 19in, 8 chairs, $2500. Sony Trinitron TV 36in & cabinet $100. Pool/ Billiard Table 3/4 size + extras, $200. Norris Metal Safe 4ftx4ft $200. All OBO. 778-552-5557

POCO PLAYTIME Licenced Family Daycare

Infant to twelve years old Open 7am - 6pm, 7 days/week Outstanding service and references! Great indoor and outdoor play areas.

2115

3507

Plants & Trees

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

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2020

Preschools/Kindergarten

Children’s House Montessori School

Cats

CASH FOR: Tools, collectibles, toys, antiques, estates, art, junk boxes, misc stuff. Jim, 936-8583

RAGDOLL & Russian Blue Kittens, raised underfoot & post trained. $250 up. 604-581-2544

Auctions

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION ! 604-724-7652

3508

Dogs

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $350+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

http://classiﬁed.van.net

BLACK LAB puppies 4 males 1 female 8 wks old both parents reg. Excl hunting capability. $600 No Sunday calls 604-819-1729

BLACK LAB puppies, males & females, very cute, ready to go $450 604-793-9369

Antiques & Collectibles Auction

LOVE’S AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS LTD.

www.montessoribc.com

FOR FULL DETAILS & PHOTOS: www.lovesauctions.com

D’ARCY A 6 yr old giant schauzer/ poodle very healthy & quiet dog is looking for a good home. Likes kids, his ball & new friends. Perfect family pet. 778-991-2117

Our goal is to see happy, secure children who are strong in mind, body & spirit

1563 Regan, Coquitlam

Viewing Times: Tues., Oct. 26, 9am - 7pm Wed., Oct. 27, 9am till Auction

2720 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC • 604-244-9350

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: A month of mystery, of psychological, financial and sexual depths awaits you. You might be “tied to” another’s finances, might invest, or take on a mortgage or other large debt. The end result will be a change in your lifestyle. This change might occur through other avenues also: health adjustments, sexual involvements (or pregnancy) etc. It’s a time of commitment and consequence. It’s also, to some degree, a time of karma – I hope you’ve been good! Research, intuition and subconscious promptings aid you. Chase money, shop early Sunday. Thursday to Saturday are sexy, romantic! Taurus April 20-May 20: The weeks ahead feature relationships – of all stripes, from marriage and business partnerships, to agreements, contracts, negotiations, dealings with the public, and the bevy of new relationships that relocation would entail. You are no longer (as in recent weeks) meeting friction and challenge from others. Now forward (to January) most dealings and links become unusually affectionate and gracious. Everyone wants to please – you included! It’s likely that a former bond, an “ex” or a former opportunity (relocation, business, public dealings, etc.) will loom large. Talk it up, Thursday. Gemini May 21-June 20: The next few weeks bring drudgery, chores, health concerns, machinery repairs/purchases and increased dependents’ needs. All these detracted from the pleasures of the last few weeks. So now the cosmos balances: during this “drudgery month” your chores will tend to be light and enjoyable, co-workers will be affectionate (or at least nice), dependents reward you and your health will improve...unless you have a sugar-related problem – e.g., diabetes. (If so, be vigilant through January.) Relationships grow fiery yet hopeful. Love could arise from an argument (and vice versa).

GOLDEN RETRIEVERS born Aug 31 family raised 1 shots, dewormed, vet ✔ $600. Ph 604-701-1587

Cancer June 21-July 22: The month ahead features romance, pleasure, speculation, creativity, beauty and charming kids. You’ll ride a winning streak! These enjoyable matters were sprinkled through September and October, but now they flower more fully. A contentious, intense tone yields to a softer, affectionate “dalliance” atmosphere. An old flame might appear, if he/she has not already done so in the last two weeks. Sunday’s for fun, social delights. Retreat to rest, plan Monday/Tuesday. Your energy, magnetism and effectiveness soar Wednesday p.m. to Friday – go out, NOT within! Money caution Saturday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The weeks ahead revolve around home, kids, property, security, soul, nutrition and Mother Nature. The friction that sandpapered these areas in recent weeks will fade – for two years. Now to January, affection fills your home. You’ll be charmed and charming! It’s a splendid time to decorate, vacation, take the kids to the pumpkin patch, etc. If you’re single, a romantic streak begins to wind through your days. If married, the boudoir brightens. If parenting, be gentle – you might push sports, adventure, too hard. Be ambitious Sunday. Happiness, hopes, plans and popularity Monday/ Tuesday! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Communications, paperwork, details, errands, short trips, siblings and casual acquaintances fill the weeks ahead. Much of this continues September/October’s trends, but in bigger, luckier ways. The focus of communications changes from sex, finances, mutual property, big changes, power plays, secrets, to something lighter, more gracious: affection/sensuality, earnings instead of assets, compromise instead of power plays, etc. Less is at stake, and that buoys your heart! Still, you’ll be short-tempered on the home front to early December: make peace! Social joys Wednesday-Friday!

Pet Services

PET HOTEL @YVR FREE daycare or Overnight stay for first time clients! Call now 604-238-PETS www.jetpetresort.com

PET URINE Removal Treatment ™

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

3545

Pets - Other

GOLDEN RETRIVER pups & Golden Doodle pups, book now $650 & $850.. 1-250-674-0091

MIN PIN, F, red, 8 wk, dewclawed & tails, vet ✔, incls pup pack, friendly. $650. 604-719-4404

SHIH TZU. 12 week old male. First shots. Very friendly. Cute & so adorable! $550. 778-394-6666

BC REPTILE Club Show & Sale Sat Oct 30 • 10 am to 5 pm and Sun Oct 31 • 10 am to 4pm Abbotsford Exhibition Park 32470 Haida Drive, Cadet Building Abbotsford B.C Admission : Adults $4 , Kids $2 , Children under 5 Free ; Family Pass $10.00 (2 adults up to 3 kids) For more info visit us at www.bcreptileclub.com 1-604-392-5715

Cares!

Wednesday, October 27 @ 3 pm

Call 604-931-1311

(Parent-Run Board Non-Profit Society Est. 1976)

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

YELLOW LAB pups, parents PB, 1st shots, dewormed, 7 wks. $600. 604-701-9952 No sunday calls

COCKER SPANIEL p/b pups with papers vet. shots, ready now, Vanc. $650 neg. 604-708-1752

• Phonics • Geography • Math • Music • Science & Nature • Fun Environment

3540

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

BOXERS, CKC reg. show champion lines, 9 flashy brindle males, 2 reverse, chip, wormed & shots, ready Nov 12. 604-987-0020

Victorian & Edwardian Furnishings, Several Dinner Sets, Royal Doulton Figurines, Oriental Porcelain, China, Crystal & Brassware, Persian Carpets, Native Baskets, Carved Ivory, Sterling Silver Flatware & More, Oil Paintings, Watercolours & Ltd. Edition Prints plus Gold & Sterling Jewelery

PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN

Dogs

DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/ears/dew claws done. Black/tan. $1,500. 604-607-7433

WANTED TO buy farm tractors, back hoe. bobcat loaders, any cond Call collect 1-604-794-7139

view ads online@

3508

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

Wanted to Buy

AUCTION CALENDAR

Call: 604-839-4556

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For Sale Miscellaneous

YORKIE OR Yorkie X Maltese Toy size, local, 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

3520

Horses

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

2 NICE 3YR Reg. TB mares, moving CHEAP. $650. obo, 1-604-626-5617 *604-820-4554

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Chase money during the weeks ahead. Buy/sell, cultivate new clients, seek a pay raise, etc. Also focus on, and complete, major tasks or health ﬁxes. Putting them off would interfere with the lucky opportunities and relationship potentials of 2011. To late January, your work scene features intensity, longer hours and creativity – it’s one of the more interesting things in your life, until 2011.“Heavy” money issues enter Sunday (mortgage, investment, etc.) – be calm, even passive. Wisdom, gentle love early week. Ambitious wishes furthered Thursday/Friday, not before. A happy weekend! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Weariness ends – your energy, charisma and effectiveness rise – especially in money areas. For the next six weeks, increased money will come from work or health events, perhaps from overtime hours, sales. Though more money comes, strictly beware a simultaneous, unconscious need to overspend. You could purchase machinery or repairs – haggle, go slow, don’t “spend automatically.” A relationship puzzles you Sunday (perhaps because it’s going to end soon). Mysteries, hidden “treasure,” sexual lures ﬁll Monday/Tuesday. Sweet, gentle love Wednesday-Friday. Be ambitious Saturday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Rest through late November. Contemplate, plan, be charitable and spiritual, connect with institutions, government agencies. All these proceed splendidly, but other, more hectic pursuits meet headwinds, mainly because your energy and charisma are low. People don’t want to follow your lead right now. This could be a problem, because you’re feeling more determined, assertive and impatient than usual. Dicey combination! Turn that drive into creative pursuits. Indulge yourself with a little pleasure to defuse your ferocity. Valuable secrets surface Wednesday-Friday – pounce Thursday p.m.!

Oct. 24 - Oct. 30 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: A month of happiness stretches before you! Your popularity will rise. Social delights, optimism, bright future plans and group activities await. A light ﬂirtation could occur – it could be more than that if you meet in a group. Sunday accents romance.Tackle chores Monday to Wednesday morning. Relationships loom large Wednesday noon to Friday eve. There’s a disappointment or obstacle here Thursday morning, but otherwise these few days offer success in negotiations, agreements, love, partnerships, meeting or serving the public. Be open, other-oriented and eager! Mysteries, Saturday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: The weeks ahead luckily feature ambition, career, prestige relationships and your reputation. Climb the ladder, boost your position in the world! Bosses, parents and higher-ups will (by Thursday onward) drop the impatience and temperament of the last two months.They will strongly favour you now into next January: you’ll be surprised at how graciously you and your proposals are received. Travel and socializing issue a siren song for six weeks – enjoy, but don’t be overly distracted. Romance, creative urges and pleasure call you Monday/Tuesday. Tackle work after Thursday morning, not before. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Understanding replaces mystery, light replaces dark, a philosophical attitude supplants lust.You grow more calm and compassionate. You see your future more clearly, making this and the next few weeks a splendid time to make life-affecting decisions. You might wed, or meet an important love, in the few months ahead. Travel, read, communicate Sunday. Be near home or in contact with family – or pursue security, property goals – Monday/Tuesday. Romance, a creative surge or speculative urge comes Wednesday to Friday – it’s a trap to Thursday morning, succeeds after. Chores Saturday! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA Business Opps/ Franchises

5040 4060

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com

Metaphysical

LOVE! MONEY! LIFE! #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 CreditCards/Deposit $3.19/min 18+ 1-900-783-3800 www.mysticalconnections.ca LOVE SPECIALISTS. Reuniting lovers, help remove all obstacles & spiritual cleansing. Begin healing. One ? Free 1-877-998-6768

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REAL ESTATE

6005

Real Estate Services

★A 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

Whereas,

a 1993 Toyota T100 pickup

VIN: JT4VD10A9P0010898 There is presently an amount due and owing of $4,048.00 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of November, 2010 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold at #1-2270 Tyner Street, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 2Z1. For more information call Eagle Collision (604)

942-8002

Financial Services

Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program Avoid Bankruptcy, Stops Creditor Calls. Much lower Payments at 0% Interest. We work for You, not Your Creditors.

Call 1-866-690-3328 www.4pillars.ca

NEED CASH AND OWN A VEHICLE?

You keep your keys and drive away with cash. Call Got Keys? Got Cash! (604) 760-9629

http://www.gotkeysgotcash.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Norman Leo Lasure also known as Norman Lasure, Norman L Lasure, N L Lasure, Norm Lasure and N Lasure, Deceased, late of 1701, 235 Guildford Way, Port Moody, British Columbia, V3H 5L8 who died on the 5th day of September, 2010, at Port Moody, British Columbia, are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned at 510 - 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4H1, on or before November 12, 2010, after which the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Carolyn M. Coleclough, solicitor for Brian Richard Lasure, Executor for the Estate

Estela Hughes Mobile Mortgage Specialist Dominion Lending Centres Mountain View Ltd.

Don’t settle with only one lender

604-612-0407

ehughes@dominionlending.ca Is NOW a GOOD TIME to SELL? FREE recorded message: 1-888-515-8881 • Code 170 Royal LePage Coronation West WE BUY HOMES IN ANY CONDITION NO SIGNS OR OPEN HOUSES Call 604- 250-9007 www.t-rahproperties.com

MORTGAGES

ARE AVAILABLE!

RATES are LOW!

100% FINANCING still exists in a difficult economy. Purchases & Refinances, Credit Damage, Bankruptcies

FINANCING is POSSIBLE

Martinique Walker

Verico Assent Mortgage Corp Call: 604-984-9159 Toll Free: 866-984-9159 Email: martiniq@shaw.ca

Honouring Our V E T E R A N S We are proud of those men and women that are serving our country now or served in the past.

DEADLINE: NOV. 1ST, 2010 Price includes: Photo, Name & 25 Word Biography

Surrey

Sat Oct 23rd, 2-4pm 8655 159 St, 3 lvl T/H just 3 yrs old, 3BR, 3ba, nr amens, quick sale, $335K Mala @ Sutton 604-710-9030

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

★ ALERT: WE BUY HOUSES ★ Foreclosure Help! Debt Relief! No Equity! Don’t Delay! Call us First! 604-657-9422

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uSELLaHOME.com

$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Harrison Hot Springs immaculate 1650sf 3br, 2ba rancher $389K 604-796-3531 id5222 Langley parklike acreage w/2 homes, 1 with suite, barn, $1,495,000 857-9093 id5238 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $420Kobo 722-3996 id4694 Poco immaculate 1790sf 3br 2.5ba end unit tnhome $424,900 778-554-2263 id5241 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198

6508

Apt/Condos

REMEMBRANCE DAY Payment can be made by cheque. Please check box if you wish to pay by credit card and a sales representative will contact you.

Name:______________________________________________ Phone:______________________________________________ Enclose a S.A.S.E. if you would like your photo returned.

6020-01

* AT WE BUY HOMES *

We Offer Quick Cash For Your House

We Will Take Over Your Payment Until We Sell Your Property. No Fees. Call Kristen today (604) 786 - 4663

❏WE BUY HOMES ❏

Any Price, Any Condition Any Location. No Fees! No Risk ! (604) 435-5555 OR (604) 786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

LOCAL HOUSES under $400K!

Lovely homes, 3BR+, yard. Shops & Schools nearby. FREE recorded message: 1-888-515-8881 • Code 180

6020-34

Surrey

* ATTENTION * WE BUY HOUSES WE CASH YOU OUT FAST!

We Also Take Over Your Payment Until Your House Is Sold. No Fees! No Risk!

Call us First! 604-626-9647

6508

Apt/Condos

6508

Apt/Condos

AMBER ROCHESTOR

AMBER (W)

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

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

544 SYDNEY PLACE COQUITLAM Bach $755 1 Bdrm $875

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

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

MOVE-IN BONUS CYPRESS GARDENS 1114 HOWIE ST. COQUITLAM

1 bedrooms starting at $804

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

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

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Out Of Town Property

ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS! Full acres & more! Guaranteed Financing! NO CREDIT CHECK! $0 Down, $0 Interest. Starting @ just $89/month USD! Close to Tucson Int’l Airport. FREE Recording at 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 or www.SunsitesLandRush.com Offer ends 10/31/10! FOR SALE Country Retirement Home on 1.68 acres, Chilcotin Propertyguys.com ID#68108 1-250-394-4245

N. SRY, Immac 2 BR, 1 bth, 534 sf. 6000+ lot. Move in or rent. Elem schl/skytrain. $239,000. 5% down. 604-309-1888 Prudential

COQ WWood Plat, 1 BR, 1 Bath Condo, $1150/mo, 1420 Parkway Blvd, Quay Pacific Ppty Mgmt, 604-570-2786, Quoting code C35

office: 604 936-3907

BUILDING LOT, New West. 33’ x 130’. $75,000 in services paid! No HST! 4,240 total sq. feet. Priced to sell! $321,000. 604-726-0677

Damaged Home! Older Home! Difficulty Selling! Call us first! No Fees! No Risks! 604-626-9647 www.webuyhomesbc.com

SALISBURY PLACE 7272 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. $877/mo. 604-524-4720

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

Lots & Acreage

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

COQ WW Plat, 2 BR, 2bath, great view, $1400/mo. Quay Pacifc Ppty Mgmt, 604-570-2786, Please Quoting Code S24

545 Rochester Ave, Coq

6030

Real Estate

SALISBURY APARTMENT 7111 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate Lrg 1 BR. Rent incl heat & hot water. NS/NP. Call 604-526-5584

MOVE-IN BONUS Joined the army in 1991 at the age of 19. Stationed in Victoria with the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Cdn. Light Infantry 4 yrs. Was in two UN Peace Keeping tours in Croatia (Sept.-April/92-93 & April-Oct.94). Finished military career 1995.

Houses - Sale

1 BR N/West h/wd flrs, 5 appl, f/p, ug prkg/storage, ns, np $800 avail immed or Nov 1st 604-690-6627

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

Phil Colter

6020

Royal LePage Coronation West

RENTALS

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

Send picture and 25 words or less to

COQUITLAM NOW 203A-3430 Brighton Ave. Attention: Michelle Fax: 604-444-3050 or email mvilliers@canwest.com

6020-01

BBY, 2 BR Apt, cls to school and Lougheed Mall, newly reno’d kitch & bath, N/s, N/p, Avail now, $1100/mo. Call 604-420-7023. 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. $775 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. 778-323-0237

552 Dansey Ave, Coq

ALL PHOTOS WILLBE PUBLISHED IN EARLY NOVEMBER as a tribute page honouring our past & current military personnel.

PLUS TAX

Houses - Sale

● DIFFICULTY SELLING?●

ARBOUR GREENE

Submit a photo of yourself or a loved one who served our country with a brief biography.

$999

6020

Expired Listing No Equity High Pymts?

is indebted to Eagle Collision. for storage on

Skiing

ONLY

Burnaby

Romin Rubin

MT. BAKER SKI AREA - 2 cabins, 1 property. Rent one, use one. Gated community with amenities. 35 minutes from border $399,500 U.S. Maryann Angus 360-224-6704 www.mymtbakerhome.com

5035

6008-04

6008-30

REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT

4585

Condos/ Townhouses

Sun Oct 24th, 2-4pm 3337 Ganymede Dr, Bby N, 3 lvl T/H, 3BR + rec rm, quick sale, $295K Mala @ Sutton 604-710-9030

Legal/Public Notices

5505

6008

A37

Friday, October 22, 2010

COQ/BBY, CORA Towers. 1000+sf, 2 BR, 2bth, appls, Gym, Media, 2 sec prkg. Near SFU/ skytrain. $1595 incls ht/hot water N/S. Sm pet negot. 604-787-1413

BBY S. 1 BR. $710 - $723, Tile, laminate, ug prkg, hw, WiFi, cat ok, Metrotown, 604-818-1129 COQ, 1 BR. Blue Mtn Park. Quiet & priv. Patio, trees. $770/mo. Nov 1/15 or Dec 1st. 604-619-3444

COQ. 3 BR, $950. Avail Now, Incl d/w, ht, prkg, 778-990-7079, 604-521-8249 COQ AUSTIN & BLUE MTN. 2 BR, $820, Avail Nov 1, incl h/w, Bldg w/d. 778-865-6696 COQ CTRE 2 BR VIEW fp, w/d, newly reno’d, nr everything, np, ns, Nov. 1., $1000. 604-306-9968

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

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

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

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

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

office: 604 936-1225

NEW WEST. Reno’d 1 BR New Appl’s etc. No Pets, From $745 inc. HT/HW 604-724-8353 N. WEST, Lrg 1 BR $895 & 2 BR $1095, hdwd flrs, heat hot/water & cable. Cat OK. Nr transit, quiet bldg. Av now. Jim 604-728-2086

MASSEY PLACE on McBride Blvd

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

NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 1 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens. Available Nov 1, small pet ok with pet deposit.

Call 604-540-9300

GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Ave, New West

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

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

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

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

EL PRESIDENTE

604 939-0944

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

MONTECITO TOWERS

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

● Spacious apartments ● Heat, h/w, prkg, indoor pool ● Ball court, daycare avail. ● Near Skytrain, shopping & kids park. Sorry no pets.

Managed by Colliers International

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

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

N WEST lge 1 BR, h/wood flrs. $700 inc heat/cable. NP/NS. Nov 1. 604-939-1423, 604-980-8170

www.masseyplace.com

Large bright 1 BRS @ $765. Newly renovated Incl heat, hot water 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345

office: 604 524-8174 cell: 604 813-8789 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

Apt/Condos

CALL (604) 524-5840

415 Westview St, Coq

Bby N. Nice 1 BR, quiet. $675 incl heat & h/w, hyrdo, prkg. By bus. Av Nov 1. NS/NP. 604-205-9409

6508

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

604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com

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RENTALS

6508

Apt/Condos

NW 3 BR + den, 3 ba Executive Condo, $2375 Quay Pacific Property Mgmt. 604-570-2786

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. Ocean & mountain view! $1,850/mo + util. Avail immed or Nov 1st. 604-469-9261 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 SURREY/CITY CENTREQUATTRO - 13733 & 13789 107A New Junior 1 & 2 bdrm suites, all appliances, alarm, large patio, granite countertops, sec. prkg, storage&gym, short walk to sky train, shops & bus W&D Avail.Now $750 & up N/S N/P. Sutton Group Email: homesforlease@ shaw.ca for a full list of rentals available or call Cindy at 604-807-1105.

6540

Houses - Rent

COQ, MAILLARDVILLE, 3 BR, 2 lev, all appls, carport, new reno’d. Avail now. $1490. 604-913-7785 POCO 4 BR, 2.5 baths house, 2600 sqft, newly reno’d, 2 car garage, priv lot, $2300. pets ok, Avail Nov 15. 604-809-4353 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 SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 7 Bdrm HOUSE w/3 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,488M WHITE ROCK - 15532 Madrona Drive 3 bdrm, HOUSE on quiet Cul-de-Sac, huge fenced yard, dbl garage, 2yr old roof. $1,688M

Coquitlam

811 Foster Ave

Great 3 BR, 1.5 baths, family room, lots of prkg, avail now or Nov 1. $1795/mo, N/S, lease & perfect refs a must.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty

(604) 521-0311

view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

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

3 BR House, 1600 sf, 2 br up & 1 br down, hardwood floors, 2 full baths, 5 appls, big back yard. Close to School, transit & shopping.

SUNSET PARK 5870 Sunset Street

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

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West

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

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

BONSOR APTS 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

Duplexes - Rent

COQ, MUNDY Park. lrg 2 BR, lower lvl, 5 appl, carport. $995 incl util. Ns/Np, Now. 604-291-2090

6540

To view call Rob McKenzie 604 723-8215

6450

Houses - Rent

COQ, Blue Mtn / Como Lake. 3 BR, upper floor, 1.5 baths, 6 appl., big sundeck. $1,490/mo + 2⁄3 utils. Ns/np. Nr schools. 604-939-6077

COQ, CENTRAL. 2 BR rancher by the lake. Priv w/d. $1450/mo. No pets. Nov 1st. 604-790-9500

COQ Charland, 5 BR, 2.5 bath, all appls, f’/bsmt, dbl garag. $2000. Av now. NS/NP. 604-936-9104

Miscellaneous Rentals

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

6590

Rooms

BBY NORTH Room avail, suits student, $450 incls utils, w/d, Avail Now, n/s, n/p. 604-294-3365

6595

BBY EAST, 3 BR g/lvl ste, Brand New, nr bus, n/s, n/p, $1200 incls hydro & gas, Nov1. NS/NP. 604-512-8196 or 604-722-4142 BBY EDMONDS, 2 BR $875, incls utils, n/s, n/p, nr skytrain & BCIT, Avail Now, 604-725-7901

BBY, Edmonds/Canada Way. 1 BR. $650/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. Laundry. Suits mature person. Immed. Refs req’d. 604-522-9380 BBY METROTOWN, 2 BR bsmt ste, own W/D, internet. Av now. $900+utls. NS/NP. 604-614-8481

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

COQ, North Rd. Furnished 1 BR in house. Females only. $450/mo incl util. N/s, N/p. 604-939-6242 COQ/BBY Lougheed Mall, near skytrain. Furn’d room, female only. NS/NP/ND. $550 incls utils, W/D, cable, net. 604-939-8468 POCO, Own BR / bath, Female only. $525 incls utls, W/D, share home. NS/NP. 778-216-1727

Suites/Partial Houses

1BR BSMT, COQ, Nelson, 850sqf, prvt w/d, prkg, n/s, n/p, skytr, Avail Nov 1, $750 incls utils 778-316-9150

2 BDRM bsmt ste. large bdrms,1 full bath. insuite washer/dryer. Close to transit, Lougheed mall. 5 min to SFU. $1100 incl utils. No smoking, No pets 604-808-2274 BBY 2 BR & DEN g/lvl ste, $850 incls utils, n/s, n/p, shared w/d, Avail Now, 604-505-5275 BBY CAPTIAL Hill, 3 BR mn flr, 5 appls. $1250 incls utls, cable/net. Nov 1. ns/np. Refs. 604-294-1487

BBY CARIBOO Hill, 2 BR bsmt ste, priv entry. NS/NP. Avail now. $845 incls utils. 604-526-6401 BBY, DEER Lake. 2 BR, grd/lvl. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. Refs. $950/mo incls utils. Nov 1st. 604-298-9149 BBY, Deer Lake. 2 BR, sh’d w/d, carport. Suits 1 or 2. $900/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. Now. 604-521-6120

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

COQ. WW Plateau. 3 BR g/l, sep ent. Nr schl, golf, bus. Own W/D. $1050. 604-475-1844, 727-2935.

NEW WEST, 6th/16th. 1 BR. Ns/ np, no laundry. Suits 1. $650/mo incl hydro/cable. 604-520-6279

NEW WEST, Queensborough. 2 BR. $875/mo incl heat, hot water, & cable. Nov 1st. 604-765-7005 NEW WEST, Westside. 2 BR, grd/lvl. Ns/np. Includes util/cable. Available now. 604-522-1896 POCO 1 BR gr lev ste, sh’d W/D, priv entry. NS/NP. Avail now. $650 incls utls. 778-216-1727

BBY, METROTOWN. New 2 BR, f/bath. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $950/mo incl hydro. Immed. 604-377-8687

BBY Metrotown/BCIT. Lrg 1 BR $750 + 1/3 utils. Nov 1. NS/NP. 604-430-5062 or 778 892-5161

BBY NORTH 1 BR, exc cond in quiet new home, priv ent, enste w/d, incls internet, cbl & alrm system, $850 incls utils. suits 1. ns/np. Nov 1, 604-436-1307 BBY NORTH. Bright 1 BR, grnd/ lvl, priv entry, granite flrs, all appls., N/s, n/p. $850/mo incls utils. Avail immed. 604-299-2448 BBY, SOUTH. 1 BR, full bath, private w/d. N/s. $750/mo + 1⁄3 util. Near bus. Nov 1st. 604-435-6087

BBY SOUTH UPPER 2 BR + Den 2,000sf ste, W/D, D/W, lge deck, sec pkng. Nr bus/schls/5 mins to Metro Town. NS/NP. $1350 + 1/3 utils. Avail Nov 1. 604-728-0377 COQ 2 BR g/lvl, lrg liv rm, w/d, newly reno’d, $900 + utils, Nov 1. 778-355-0436, 604-339-7699 COQ 3 BR upr, 2 f/bath, D/W, sh’d W/D, 1300sf, $1400 + 2/3 util. NS/ NP. 604 939-1116, 778-773-5977

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

6602

BBY, NORTH. Clean 2 BR, g/lvl. Nr SFU. Big back yard. Nice area. Ns/np. Immed. 604-253-0168

Suites/Partial Houses

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

West Coquitlam

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

6602

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

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

6515

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

Friday, October 22, 2010

COQ CTR. Very clean, big 1 BR. Shared laundry. Ns/np. $750/mo incl utils/internet. Avail Nov 1, Nov 15th or Dec 1st. 604-464-1085 COQ NORTH RD, Lrg Beaut 2 BR apt, 663 Whiting Way, quiet area, nr skytrain, $950 incls ht, hydro, prkg. Wanda 778-230-7780

COQ, REGAN. 2 BR, full bath, private W/D. Ns/np. $925/mo incl hydro. Avail now. 604-418-1548

COQ, Superstore/Brunette. Nice 1 BR. $650 + util. Pet welcome! 604-522-3100 or 604-941-2444

COQ, WEST. Charming character home, 2 BR & den, main floor. Big private yard & patio. Jacuzzi tub. Near Skytrain. $1,150/mo. Available immed. 604-931-4051

CALL THE EXPERTS BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

SMART BATH SOLUTIONS INC.

Complete Bathroom Renovations • European Tradesmen with 25 Years Experience SPACE

BOOKINGWAREHOUSE DIRECT • BathroomsINCORPORATED For: SMART BATH SOLUTIONS Soaker Tub, WITH • Custom Showers Rep: DTJames THIS AD Sink & 2 Pc. Toilet • Custom Handicap Ad#: 1263137 only $549 No Job • Shower Stalls & Doors Too Small • Tiles • Latest in Faucets

HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm/Security

POCO Brand New Bach ste, sep entry, own W/D, suits 1, 685sf, NS/NP $725. Nov1 604-202-7588

ALARM

POCO Brand new g/lvl 1 BR bstm ste, nr bus/schl, new appls, n/s, np, no laundry. Immed or Nov 1. $675 incls utils. 604-537-3600

Systems Ltd.

POCO CENTER. 2 BR gr lev, own W/D, patio. Avail now. $900 incls utls, cbl. NS/NP. 778-245-8016 POCO WARWICK. 3 BR upper ste, 5 appls, $1200 + 1/2 utls. 3 BR lower g/lev, 5 appls, $1100 + 1/2 utls. Avail now. 778-855-6963 PORT MOODY, 2 BR Upper ste. Near Old Town Centre. Newly reno’d. $750 + utls. Avail Nov 1. 604-218-7660 QUEENSBOROUGH, Newer 2 BR bsmt. Nov 1. $800 incls utls. NS/NP. No W/D. 778-998-0973 S. BBY, Metrotown, 2 BR g/l ste, new home, W/D. $1200 incls utils, avail now. Refs. 604-518-1328

6605

Townhouses Rent

3BR COQ 1 1/2 bath 2 levels Falcon Drive Family Oriented $1600/mo 604 473 9674 COQ WW Plateau, 3 BR T/H, 3 bath $1975/mo. Quay Pacific Ppty Mgmt Ltd, call 604-570-2786 M. RIDGE, Brand New, 1400sf, 3 BR, 5 appls, sec’d prkg, deck. Nov 1. $1500. N/S. Sm pet ok. 604-521-5299 or 604-802-4840 PITT MEADOWS 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, Rent geared to income, n/p, 604-465-4851

RIVERS INLET Townhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area)

• 2 BR Townhouse • 3 BR Townhouse 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 5 appls, carport. Sorry no pets.

with this ad

Visit us at our Design Centre: 1560 Booth Ave., Coquitlam (off Schoolhouse) Call today for your free estimate 604-944-6800

604-463-7919

8030

Carpentry

JENCO CONSTRUCTION. 25 yrs exp. Complete renovation svc. Custom cabinets. 604-562-5934

8035

Carpet Cleaning

ROYAL STEAM CLEANING CO. Carpet & Upholstery. Move in & out cleaning. Call 604-765-8054

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 EUROPEAN LADY can clean your house for as little as $50. Call Ela at: 778-868-7524 Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★ GOOD RATES! Exc ref. Reliable & immaculate work. 20 years exp. Res/Comm. Call: 604-525-0688

GREEN HOUSE CLEANING Earth Friendly. Avail •Weekly •Bi-Weekly •Monthly, •One-time •Move-out. Call ★ 604-817-4441 Harmony Home Cleaning & Asst. Excellent attention to detail ★ Call Misti, 778-846-6478 ★ www.harmonyhomecleaning.ca

8055

8080

Cleaning

HIRE A HOUSEKEEPER. Detailed cleaning, efficient, friendly and courteous. 604-338-3147

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

RENTED

in the Classiﬁeds!

Call 604-444-3000 Call Call604-795-4417 604-444-3000 to place your ad to your ad ad toplace place your

# 104787 LIC. ELECTRICIAN For hire. Love small jobs. Great rates. Call 778-822-8710

PROF QUALITY detailed comm or res cleaning, natural products. Insured, WCB 604-771-7135

8060

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

Concrete

STAMPED CONCRETE

*Patios, Pool Decks, *Sidewalks Driveways *Forming *Finishing * Re & Re

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

All Your Concrete Needs

30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

Danny 604.307.7722

CONCRETE & ASPHALT

• Removal & Replace • Free Disposal • Free Estimates • Quality Guaranteed • Fully Insured • Commercial / Residential

LMD Ltd. 604-540-6567

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

8073

Drainage

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

8075

8087

Excavating

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

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

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

8090

Fencing/Gates

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

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

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

604-916-7729 JEFF

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

Need a Gardener?

Call 604-942-2012 WOODLAND PARK

Electrical

BACKYARD CREATIONS Cedar - Fences, Patios, Decks, Storage Sheds. 778-558-7450

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

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

Call: 604-240-3344 ISE • CLEANING EXPERTS Res & Com. Janitor Service; Home clean +carpet: floor/refinish Move in/out clean. 604-317-4714

8130

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Handyperson

Local Craftsman Wins National Recognition A local carpenter has won national recognition as one of Canada’s top performing home remodeling craftsmen. George Murdoch has been selected as a Canadian Craftsman of the Month from across Handyman Connection’s national network of home service professionals. “George has been doing fabulous work for our TriCities and Maple Ridge homeowners over the past 5 years,” says business owner Sandy Black. “We’re especially proud to have George as part of our team and his dedication to quality

work and superior customer service certainly make him deserving of this honour.” Handyman Connection is Canada’s Original Home Improvement George Murdoch Specialists™ and offers repair and remodeling services to homeowners throughout the country.

604-878-5232

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

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HOME SERVICES

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

GET ER’ DONE Flooring & Trim

Laminate & Hardwood

604-841-1855 604-466-9733

ALL ABOUT FLOORS Hardwood, Laminate. Free Estimates. Call Mo 778-789-4333

8155

Landscaping

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

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944

8125

Gutters

604-992-6654

Landscape Technician & Cert. Arborist

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

8160

Lawn & Garden

Moving & Storage

8185

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

8195

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

Painting/ Wallpaper

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

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

604-708-8850

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

604-439-9417 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

Free Est 604-779-6978 COQUITLAM

LANDCAPING LTD.

❏ FALL CLEAN-UP ❏ Yard Maintenance ❏ Hedge Trim ❏ Tree Pruning ❏ Lawn Cuts ❏ Weeding ❏ Retaining Walls ❏ Drainage Fully insured. Call John: 604-464-8700 or 778-867-8785

ATC LANDSCAPE

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

604-720-2853

www.atclandscape.com

Handyperson

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

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

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

8175

Masonry

8155

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 ARIES BOBCAT & LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION • Drainage • Retaining Walls • Fences • Hydroseeding Call: 604-808-9017 www.ariesbobcat.com

A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885 ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45 day honest 26 yrs est 506-7576. AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620 MOVING ANY where any time, Reasonable rates. call Larry for free estimates. 604-418-8119

TWO BROTHERS MOVING & Delivery. Local & Long Distance; Best Rate! Joseph 604-720-0931

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Kraft Painting & Decorating Residential, Commercial,Apartments

STONE WORK

EXPERTS OF ALL ASPECTS OF PAINTING

604-603-2576

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone. Stevie’s Handyman Services Big or Small, we do it ALL! Call Stevie 778-997-0337

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

tymerstonework.com

8180

Home Services

BE COOL! COLD FEET? Talk to Someone You Trust.

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

Brush

Roller

Spray

Fully Guaranteed, Worksafe Covered

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

Magic Star Painting

Fall Specials 4 ROOMS $ 279 $359 3 ROOMS

Top Quality Quick Work Free Estimates

Call Now: 780-6510

D&M PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

604-464-8600 ext 213

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

604-723-8434

A North West Roofing Specialist in Re-Roofing & Repair, Free Est 10% disc, WCB, Liability Insured. Jag 778-892-1530

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

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

8200

Decks/Patios/ Railings

UNITED VINYL SUNDECKS LTD.

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

942-5394

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

Plumbing

DAN THE HANDYMAN. Reno’s & Home Repairs, 20 yrs Exp. Free Estimates. ★ Call 604 715-3979 JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

THOMAS DIAMOND Quality Renos, Repairs, Decks, Stairs etc. Precise, Reliable, Prof, Insured. Free Est. 604-710-7941. thomasdiamond1@hotmail.com

8250

JJ Rooﬁng • Repairs • Reroof • New Roof We cover the H.S.T.

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PLUMBERS

MACROOFING.CA

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8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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9125

Domestic

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

604-298-1222 www.chrisdalehomes.com

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9145

Scrap Car Removal

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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604-728-3009

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604.376.3192

www.olmani.ca

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* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

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8250

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8335

Window Cleaning

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Roofing

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

Tried & True Since 1902

• BBB • RCABC • GAF/ELK Master Elite Contractor • Residential Rooﬁng • Liability Coverage and WCB • Designated Project Managers • Homes & Strata • Third Party Inspection Installations & Repairs Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate •• 24 Hr Emergency Service Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

9145

Scrap Car Removal

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778.865.5454

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9160

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MINIBIN RENTAL

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778.865.5454

Since 1983

Call Bill

Rubbish Removal

8255

AUTOMOTIVE

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Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

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

8315

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778-242-5865

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Roofing

604-726-6345

OLMANI DEVELOPMENT

Free Est./Written Guarantee

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Rubbish Removal

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www.jkbconstruction.com

* EXCELLENT PRICES *

8255

JUNK REMOVAL Household junk, appls, garage & yard clean up. 604-783-2395

604-724-3832

Interior & Exterior

Roofing

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

MONTY J’S MOVING

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

8250

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Free Est.

• Residential and Commercial Lawn Maintenance • Yard Clean-up • Lawn Repairs • Gardening • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning

Renovations & Home Improvement

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

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

8240

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

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

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

A39

604-761-7175 Pays $150 minimum

★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!

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

Call 778-316-3217

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9155

2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $11,900. Auto, dark blue, PWR Locks/Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes. Honda Serviced. NO Accidents. 100k. Great on gas, +extras. Coq. ★ 604-868-3128

9173

Vans

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1990 GMC 6000, single axel Dumptruck (hold 7yds), diesel, $9300, call Rene 604-841-4662

2010 KIA Sedona Van, Loaded, 7 pass. Org 300km! Sr lady driven. Silver. $27,000. 778-960-8406

A40

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

Friday, October 22, 2010

ENDS SUNDAY OCT 24th at 5PM!! THIS SALE WILL NOT BE HELD OVER Purchase or Lease BEFORE Sunday Oct 24th and Maple Ridge Volkswagen will make your 1st PAYMENT!*

0 DOWN %

OAC

CONVERTIBLE

payment

149

206

1) UC064844

23,351

9) UC411555

4) UC046047

2008 JETTA

166

168

payment

20,820

7) UC519651

2006 VW JETTA 2.0L

166

17,939

payment

2007 CITY JETTA payment

payment

183

149

6) UC782046

16,905

8) UC030304

15,940

2000 BEETLE 1.8T

140

5) UC609932

2000 HONDA PRELUDE

payment

130

131

10) UC423630

14,920

17,930

11) UC143791

2008 VW RABBIT

20,850

payment

22,630

2008 BEETLE

2009 JETTA WAGON

168

3) UC250747

payment

2009 JETTA TDi

2009 VW BEETLE

2007 VW RABBIT

Hot Dogs & Cold Drinks all Weekend

6,870

6,900

2) UC800953

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

DL 30900

An AutoCanada Dealership

20279 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge BC

203 St

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Only 16 Minutes SAFEWAY From Mission

203 St

Dewdney Trunk

Maple Mea dows

1-888-430-6707

Pitt River Bridge

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www.mapleridgevw.com

Loug Lougheed Hwy heed Hwy