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he subject of user-pay bus systems usually prompts heated debates, but this week School District 43 trustees steered clear of the hot topic. Staff provided a report on fee-for-service busing at Tuesday’s board meeting. The study stems from a tight vote last spring to review the possibility of a user-pay system to reduce operating costs. School District 43’s annual transportation budget is currently around $1.5 million, with a cost of about $40,000 per bus. In May, trustee Gail Alty moved a motion to investigate the idea of user-pay busing to save money. Her motion passed in a 5-4 vote, opposed by trustees John Keryluk, Keith Watkins, Holly Butterfield and board chair Melissa Hyndes. As a result of the vote, staff gathered information from school districts across the province about their bus policies. NOW file photo Of the 40 districts that Busing is a hot topic in many jurisdictions, but School District 43’s latest report is for information purposes only. responded, 35 do not charge for busing. This total includes Mountains and Kootenay Lake also charge private $120 per year, with a rate of $300 per year for famtwo districts that do not provide school students for bus service. bus service for their students — Greater Victoria and ilies with three or more school-aged kids. Bob Janzen, assistant secretary treasurer, said Meanwhile in Sooke, families pay $60 for the first New Westminster. School District 43 staff gathered the information by student and then move to a family rate based on Meanwhile, another five districts do charge for updating a recent province-wide report conducted by the cost to balance the budget. The Sooke district bus service: Mission, Qualicum, Saanich, Sooke and the Kamloops Thompson school district. included comments that the system required “a lot Cariboo-Chilcotin. “While there hasn’t been much of a change over of administration to set up and follow.” In Mission, students pay $200 per year if they use the two years when the survey was done, there’s The Cariboo-Chilcotin district charges all riders the school district’s transportation system. $200, with family plans set at $500 for three children more rumblings of people looking at ways of conCosts range in Qualicum from $92.50 for kindertaining costs for busing, but not much definitive and $600 for four or more. garten students to $285 for families with three or action taking place,” Janzen said. In addition, several districts have incorporated a more children. The Qualicum district noted that, “As you can see, boards have attacked this issue in user-pay system for courtesy riders, although they “It can be extremely contentious and a difficult polmany different ways, some very creative.” do not charge their own students for bus service. itical issue for trustees. In our district, the district Secretary-treasurer Rick Humphreys stressed The Surrey school district charges a $30 monthly parents’ council recognized that, if there were no Tuesday that the bus report is for information only fee for courtesy riders, while North Okanaganfees for transportation, funding would be diverted and comes with no recommendations. Shuswap charges $50 per month for private school to transportation from the education areas of the Trustees received the report with minimal discusstudents. budget.” sion. The school districts of Peace River South, Coast In Saanich, families with one or two children pay

Spirit Square program called a success John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Outside of a handful of noise complaints and some drainage concerns, summertime programming at Coquitlam’s Spirit Square has been deemed a success. Survey results presented to the city’s sports and recreation committee indicate that 92 per cent of those who attended one of the 11 summertime concerts at the square rated the event as “good” or “excellent.”

Those same numbers also suggest that 73 per cent of those who attended an event were Coquitlam residents. Ten per cent came from PoCo, six per cent were Port Moody residents and the remaining 11 per cent were from outside the Tri-Cities. “I think this is a general direction that we’re seeing lots of communities go in, in terms of building community and I would really like to see us continue to support it,” said Coun. Selina Robinson. The 16-week trial program featured live music, trade events, sports

activities, merchant booths and the Coquitlam Farmers Market. The trial program cost $40,000, money left over from Olympic-themed celebrations. City staff’s recommendation to the committee, and in turn council, was to continue the program next year at a cost of $28,000. “I think it’s important to recognize that we need to spend the operating dollars in order maximize the community’s return on the major investment that we have in that park,” Coun. Neal Nicholson said. The city did, however, receive seven

noise complaints, mainly from live music events. “Most of the time when we had the noise complaints, it was related to the bass [from] the performers and so we were doing adjustments with lowering the bass, trying to mitigate a little bit of that. Most of the noise though, did end by 8 o’clock,” said community services manager Wendy Wiederick. Concerns around gravel and raised rocks on the site, lawn drainage and water dripping from the stage roof were also flagged. A separate report is expected to address those issues.

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son. Williams said Hill testified to not only having seen the damaged car but recalling how Fitzgerald visited her suite one day to ask her not to speak to anyone about the car. A mechanic testified that Fitzgerald paid $5,000 in cash for repairs to the vehicle. While there was some discrepancy in witness testimony, Williams said, ultimately the accused had concealed the vehicle and its damage to avoid questions arising about the vehicle’s possible involvement in the “We were hoping she hit-and-run. would be acquitted. “Mrs. She was disappointed.” Fitzgerald was vitally interested in making sure the police Joe Doyle investigation Defence Lawyer didn’t make its way to her son or to her,” he said. Fitzgerald remained stoic when the guilty verdict was read, taking off her glasses and placing them on the table in front of her as she sat back slightly in her chair. Outside the courthouse, Joe Doyle, Fitzgerald’s defence counsel, said his client was disappointed with the outcome. “We were hoping she would be acquitted. She was disappointed,” he said. “She pleaded not guilty, she had a trial, she was found guilty

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PoCo resident Robert Staines died after being struck by a vehicle while walking near Brunette Avenue in 2006.

and she respects the judgment of the court. “She’s always expressed remorse toward the family for their loss.” Fitzgerald will be sentenced at a later date. Staines’s family members cried and hugged each other in relief, but expressed dismay over how the lengthy ordeal came to be. “People don’t care any more,” father Stephen Staines said. “If they had come forward, there probably wouldn’t have been a charge, period.” “This is what’s wrong with society,” mother Jocelyn said, “that people are not admitting their guilt when they make a mistake.”

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mainly on the trend of technology, which is involved in 90 per cent of sexual exploitation issues they encounter. “It’s really exploitation through a technological lens. And it’s just a lack of understanding and a disconnect between adults and the youth that are using these technologies,” Toal told the school board Tuesday. “They are citizens of the virtual realm, and as adults we are tourists. We visit, but we don’t always know what’s happening in that culture. That’s the biggest disconnect and the biggest problem in terms of facing these issues.” Similarly, Sowden said problems are online now rather than on the streets. Issues range from sexting — sending sexually explicit messages and photos by cellphone — to the buying and selling of girls on Craigslist. “It’s escalated. It’s different now,” said Sowden, who

is also a school trustee. “It’s really evolved to a different way the kids are being exploited.” The organization is seeking corporate sponsors, ideas about grant applications and private donations to support the TCO2 workshops. It also hopes to win $100,000 from the Aviva Community Fund contest, based on an online voting system. To vote for the idea, visit www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf8026. For more information on the society, call 604-777-7510.

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he said. With the pilot project now over, Metro Vancouver will roll out similar initiatives at five other Lower Mainland housing sites over the coming months before expanding the program to all of its 50 properties across the region. “Metro Vancouver has gathered a large amount of data about garbage at all Metro Vancouver-owned housing facilities. That information is now being analyzed and will help Metro Vancouver identity the five or so additional sites where we will start efforts to increase recycling and reduce waste,” Metro Vancouver spokesperson Glenn Bohn said. “The results of the initiatives at the five sites will determine how fast Metro Vancouver can implement this program at all affordable housing facilities owned by the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation.”

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lessons learned during this pilot project to reduce waste and maximize recycling,” Metro Vancouver board chair Lois Jackson stated in a press release. “A higher recycling rate at multi-family homes will help the region achieve its aspirational goal of an 80per-cent waste diversion rate by 2020.” The current waste diversion rate for multi-family homes sits at about 16 per cent, a far cry from the 46-per-cent average for single-family homes. Moore pointed to PoCo’s efforts specifically — the kitchen scraps and green waste programs and bi-weekly pickup service — as models that can help the region attain a 70-per-cent diversion rate by 2015. PoCo’s diversion rate of 63 per cent is likely among the highest in Canada, Moore said. “We’ve learned a lot of lessons along the way with how to continue with education, how to find local champions to push the message and, ultimately, it’s a case of making of it as convenient as possible for our residents or businesses to recycle and get rid of their kitchen waste,”

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Full-day kindergarten pushes up district enrolment numbers if funds are available. Anmore and Belcarra kids could soon enjoy Earlier this year in a first round of grants, an improved play structure, thanks to a second round of school community connection grants. the school board partnered with the City of Coquitlam to install a curtain wall at Summit This grant program was launched in 2005 Middle School to increase the through a $10-million Ministry gym’s use for students as well as of Education fund. The program, for municipal parks and recreation managed jointly by the Union of programs. B.C. Municipalities and the B.C. A second round of 2010 grants School Trustees Association, Jennifer McFee was announced earlier this month. promotes collaboration between The school board voted unanischool boards and local governmously Tuesday to partner with ment. This year, the grant program the villages of Anmore and Belcarra to improve is geared toward supporting neighbourhood Anmore Elementary’s play structure through learning centres and expanding the use of minor renovations. schools for community services. “It’s their turn,” trustee John Keryluk said. The grant provides up to $25,000 per school “We’ve done PoCo, Coquitlam, Port Moody. It’s district, with the possibility of another $5,000

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Anmore’s turn.” District 43’s community connection grant applications are done on a rotating basis to ensure equity among all five local municipalities. Board chair Melissa Hyndes said she’s glad to see the grant return for another round of funding. “I actually have some other information that it might even come around again. There might even be some more money coming, which would be awesome for our community,” Hyndes said. “I’m glad that we’re able to help Anmore with their playground. Their playground had burnt down, so it’s a worthwhile project to endorse.”

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The numbers are in. Enrolment is up by nearly 700 students this year in School District 43. As of Sept. 30, enrolment reached 30,208 students, compared to 29,511 last year. The majority of this increase is due to the inaugural full-day kindergarten classes. However, about 200 new non-kindergarten students also enrolled in the district. “This is good news. We have more kids this year than last year, which means we also have more teachers than we had last year,” district principal Kathleen Ponsart said at Tuesday’s school board meeting. Due to the increase in students, teaching staff levels increased to 1,816 from 1,789. •••

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iverside Secondary students are organizing a Halloween for Hunger project among School District 43’s southside schools. Along with teens from Riverside, students will participate from Central, Hazel Trembath, Mary Hill and Castle Park elementaries, as well as Citadel and Pitt River middle schools. On Halloween night, students Paul vanPeenen/NOW from these schools will trickSisters Ana Clara, left, and Maya dressed up recently to hand out copies of the book or-treat for food bank donations Safety Superheroes: Preventing Grandparents from Falling at Glen Elementary. The instead of candy. The campaign author, Crystal Stranaghan, based two of her characters on the sisters, who both is already underway with donaattend Glen. The book, designed as an intergenerational approach to fall prevention tion boxes set up at the schools. and home safety, is being promoted through a Fraser Health initiative leading up to Corporate partners Shaw and Falls Prevention Week, which starts Monday. Campbell’s will match donations pound for pound. puts them one step closer to achieving College hosts gala event “I’m very proud to see our local stutheir aspirations.” Douglas College is hosting Masque dents take this on. … SHARE tells us The event includes a reception, dinner, Royale this weekend to celebrate its 40th that at the moment, the food bank has anniversary, along with the 25th anniver- dancing and auctions, as well as musislightly over two weeks of food and this cians, circus performers and artists. sary of the Douglas College Foundation. campaign will keep the shelves full as we It takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at The Renaissance-themed ball is a fundenter the traditional giving time,” Port the New West campus. Tickets cost $125 Coquitlam Coun. Brad West said Monday. raiser with a goal of bringing in $100,000 each, with tables of eight going for $900. for student aid. “So in addition for candy for the trickGuests are encouraged to dress in formal “Proceeds will go toward helping or-treaters, please set aside a non-perwear or costumes. To order tickets, call a broad base of students with tuition ishable food item and donate to a very 604-777-6176 or e-mail masqueroyale@ fees and books,” said Douglas College worthy cause.” douglascollege.ca. Foundation member Karen BakerHalloween for Hunger was started by MacGrotty in a press release. Craig and Marc Kielburger’s Free the • Do you have a school event or “Costs are rising every year, so these Children organization. The Kielburgers accomplishment you’d like people to funds will be targeted toward students in were part of the We Day rally in know about? Send details to jmcfee@ need to help them reach their life goals Vancouver on Oct. 15. They also did a thenownews.com with “Class Act” in and make their dreams possible. The workshop at Riverside with B.C. students the subject line. students are our future, and every dollar last Friday.

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Station locations not central I was very pleased with the much-needed parkand-ride and bus loop improvements proposed for the Port Moody Central Station on the Evergreen Line unveiled at a public open house at the Cameron Recreation Centre on Oct. 16. But I came away feeling that the Ioco and Coquitlam “central” stations are To simply in the wrong locations. Both stations are in pedestrian-unfriendly, isolated locations. I think the route should follow Guildford Way with a station in the vicinity of NewPort Village. Another station would serve new residential

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Campbell’s address insulting to voters

overnments are routinely criticized for spending money without getting the desired results, but Premier Gordon Campbell’s televised address to B.C. residents Wednesday night seems like a prime example. Campbell said Thursday that his government spent $240,000 of taxpayers’ money to produce, air and advertise the 22-minute event, which pundits have delighted in tearing apart. The only substantial item to come out of the address was Campbell’s promise to cut personal income taxes by 15 per cent on income of up to $72,000. The rest of the speech seemed mostly made up of regurgitated announcements the government has already trumpeted, as well as insulting attempts to “educate” the public on the HST. Campbell’s patronizing HST talk, which took up a large portion of the speech and included the use of repetition — those dumb voters would love the HST if only they understood it, he seemed to be thinking — was unlikely to win him any new supporters. What many people are angry about when it comes to the HST remains the fact that the government said it was not considering implementing it, then rolled it out in such a way that made those assertions patently false. On radio open-line shows Thursday morning, Campbell was questioned again about why he did not discuss this aspect of the HST controversy. He replied simply that he had not been considering the HST before the election — something only the most diehard Liberal supporter could possibly believe. What do you think? Did the premier’s address Wednesday win him any support? Did you even tune it? Vote in our online poll at www.thenownews.com.

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Election advertising rules miss the mark T — which, in practice, means just about anything he idea that everyone should be able to speak under the sun. freely and that citizens should have access to a Second, there is no minimum threshold below broad range of viewpoints are two fundamenwhich a third party need not register with Elections tal principles of a democracy — and never are they BC. Even if a group plans to engage only in free or more important than during an election. Yet many very low-cost activities, it must first register and be B.C. non-profit groups experienced a very different publicly listed on Elections BC’s website as a third reality in the lead up to the 2009 provincial election. party advertiser. The culprit? Bill 42, enacted in 2008, introduced In practice, this means that in the lead up to a new rules governing third-party election advertising provincial election, a group of citizens concerned — meaning advertising by individuals and groups other than political parties and candidates. The rules about any number of public policy issues is required to register with Elections BC before it capped third-party spending at $150,000 starts a Facebook group or distributes province-wide, and $3,000 within a leaflets to neighbours, for example. And single constituency. for non-profits, charities, coalitions According to then-attorney general and social service agencies, it means Wally Oppal, these rules were needed to information and analysis of government create a more level election playing field, Shannon Daub and policies long posted on their websites is to prevent “the hijacking of the process by wealthy participants.” Bill 42 set off Heather Whiteside suddenly redefined as election advertising when an election draws near. a storm of controversy, most of which In late 2009 and early 2010, we confocused on the implications for “big ducted research with 60 non-profits, spenders” — those groups most likely charities, coalitions, unions and citizen’s groups to to spend money on election ads, such as corporate find out if the problems we heard about leading up interests and large unions. to the election were more widespread. In the lead up to the election, however, we heard Of the organizations that took part, about onefrom several small charities and non-profits that they were struggling to figure out how the new rules third self-censored during the election campaign directly as a result of the third-party rules, and not would affect them, and in some cases were self-cenbecause they’d spent anywhere near the limits. soring as a result. In six cases, groups kept their heads down because The problem is twofold. First, Bill 42’s definition they did not want to be labelled as “advertising sponof election advertising captures all kinds of activities sors,” which they felt posed a serious risk to their most people would not likely think of as advertising, non-partisan reputations or charity status. In other such as free or low-cost tools like websites, social cases, groups had difficulty interpreting the rules media, e-mail, petitions or public forums. and decided to err on the side of caution. The definition of advertising also includes pubThe activities these groups censored had little to lic communication that takes a position on any do with commercial advertising. For example, nine issue associated with a political party or candidate

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groups did not post new materials on their websites during the campaign, and four went so far as to remove previously posted materials. Four refrained from issuing or endorsing a call for changes to government policy or legislation. Five avoided commenting in media stories. Four cancelled or decided not to proceed with public events (in two cases, these were all-candidates forums). The list goes on. Other organizations did not self-censor, but diverted extensive time and energy to figuring out the new rules and second-guessing their actions. For groups with only one or two staff members, or no staff at all, this was a waste of precious resources. The clearest indication that these rules missed the mark, however, comes from the 232 disclosure reports filed by organizations registered as thirdparty sponsors for the 2009 election. It turns out that more than half of them spent a paltry $500 or less during the campaign, and more than three quarters spent less than $2,000. The citizens of British Columbia were deprived of the full range of voices that would normally be heard during an election as a result of the new third-party rules. Yet the groups most impacted by them — the small spenders — are also the least able to mount a costly court challenge. We need the provincial government to fix the law, and soon.

Shannon Daub and Heather Whiteside are coauthors of Election Chill Effect, released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, B.C.’s Freedom of Information and Privacy Association and the BC Civil Liberties Association.

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High taxes causing pain for residents My husband and I have been Coquitlam house owners for over seven years. I live in Maillardville. I am writing to share my extreme displeasure and frustration over property tax increases in the last two years, and with the hope that council will consider and work towards not increasing them in the upcoming year. The city has automatically benefited from the increase in property values over the last several years with a corresponding increase in taxes, but has still increased taxes over seven per cent in the last two years. The compound effect of these increases is outrageous. My wages were frozen in 2009, as were my husband’s (we both work in the private sector), and the increase to our taxes at a time when the economy was slow and people were fighting to keep the jobs they had — let alone benefit from any wage increase — was, frankly, disgraceful. I do, however, recall that the mayor’s wages, and other council members’ wages, were not frozen. Not only were they not frozen, percentage increases were in the twodigit range. In my opinion, wage increases to members of council of more than three per cent, regardless of the reasoning, is audacious (they all knew what the wages were when they first applied for the job).

My husband and I do not, and I would assume the majority of Coquitlam residents do not, have limitless income for the city to dip into every time it can’t meet its budget or decides to fund a new project. Seriously, council members, give your heads a shake. Council needs to budget, like any household does, and work within its means, which are in fact limited. It does not have carte blanche to do whatever it wants. To add insult to injury, I see we have a new sign at the head of Mackin Park on the corner of Brunette To The and King Edward. Seriously? How much did that sign cost? I live in the oldest part of Coquitlam and don’t even have a sidewalk on my street, but I see the newer areas do. Never mind that Maillardville residents have been paying property taxes to the city for almost 100 years. Council has a duty and responsibility to the residents of this city to be fair and equitable in its decisions and to not take advantage of us, and I would hope that council finally considers doing so. Gianna Peressin Coquitlam

I do not understand the way any of our public institutions, including all levels of government, are reasoning. We hear all the time about the necessity of increasing taxes and fees, but not even one institution attempts to curb expenditures associated with its operating costs. Can you imagine any household with limited income that does not even think of savings? Yet all over there are demands for new revenues. The tax base increases proportionally to population growth and the public institutions’ expenses Editor increase well above that. It is justified only to some degree and cannot be used as justification for irresponsible increases in management and employee remunerations. The management and public sector unions do not show any restraint in this matter. There is some redundancy of public employees and public institutions. None of the governments looks into that, nor controls the expenditures that run over budget. Because of this attitude, many very necessary projects are deemed impossible financially. One example is Evergreen Line financing. TransLink, provincial and local governments talk only about fees and tax increases. Yet there are some feasible solutions allowing them not to increase heftily

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and brazenly their payrolls and management force. One of them is amalgamation of Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam into one city with one city hall, one set of department managers and one city clerk. Each of them now makes $150,000 to $250,000 annually. In each municipality, there are at least seven departments plus divisions. And, frankly, all these three cities have the same or very similar problems to solve. They are separate only due to historic reasons when their areas were separated with large (at those times) distances. Altogether the Tri-Cities’ population is about 270,000 people — approximately the same as Burnaby and less than Surrey and Vancouver. These municipalities can exist well with one city hall, one mayor, etc. Why can’t we in the Tri-Cities? The total area of the Tri-Cities is less than that of Surrey, etc. All this data is taken from sources on the Internet. I would like to invite readers to express their opinions in the local press so that provincial and local governments hear and cannot ignore us. Obviously, these three small municipalities have no clout within the Metro Vancouver government. The example: total inability to finalize the Evergreen Line over an awfully long time despite the obvious need. Henryk Kolny Port Coquitlam

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Author of ghost story books appears tonight at Inlet Theatre He’s also collecting stories about any ghostly hauntings in B.C. — and perhaps even Alberta Burnaby NOW — for his next book. In the meantime, he’s brushing up his collection of spooky tales for his Halloween show. “There are more things in heaven and earth, Ask him about his most memorable stories, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosoand Belyk can pull many hauntings from his phy.” collection. Those words, of course, are William There’s the ghost who used to haunt the Shakespeare’s, spoken by Hamlet to the friend burn unit at Vancouver General — the spirit of who can’t quite believe that the Prince of a patient burned in a grain elevator explosion Denmark is speaking to his father’s ghost. in the 1970s, who suffered terribly and finally The sentiment that lies behind them might died. Belyk has spoken to multiple witnesses to just as well belong to Robert Belyk. the ghost’s presence on the unit before it was When it comes to the existence of ghosts, pulled down in the 1980s — the last being a Belyk has been both Horatio and Hamlet. nurse he tracked down just a couple of months “I regard myself as a sort of reluctant believago. er,” he confesses. Another incident that stands out for Belyk Belyk is an author, with four collections of involves the apartment building on the ghost stories to his credit. He’ll be making a Burnaby-Coquitlam border that installed presentation called Ghosts in the Hood: True walkways using gravestones from the old Accounts of Spooks, Spectres and Phantoms Woodlands institution in New Westminster as from Greater Vancouver tonight (Friday) in its stepping stones. Port Moody. “Once they were put into Over years of research, he place, all sorts of very strange says, his inborn skepticism “People are generally things happened,” he says. And has come up time and again against evidence of happenings today less reluctant to without tipping his hand too much, he’ll confess that those where he’s had to say, “This have their ghost “strange things” were pretty doesn’t gel with anything in stories told.” terrifying. “It’s one of those my knowledge base.” stories that, if I hadn’t written He pauses, then says firmly, it, I wouldn’t want to be up at “There’s something there.” Robert Belyk night reading it.” What that “something” is Belyk’s website lists his top has been the subject of many Author five favourite hauntings in B.C. years of study for Belyk. There’s the Vogue Theatre He was originally drawn in Vancouver with its dapper ghost in a white towards the field of ghost research in univerdinner jacket. sity. There’s the Qualicum Heritage Inn on “I majored in political economics, which is Vancouver Island, where the ghost of the forabout as far from ghosts as you can get,” he mer groundskeeper haunts his old room and a says with a laugh. boy in a school uniform has been spotted in a His original interest wasn’t specifically in corridor. ghosts but rather in folklore and in a compulThere’s the seventh tee of the Victoria Golf sion to collect British Columbia’s stories in Club, where the ghost of a murdered young book form. What he found when he started to woman in a wedding dress has been seen by look around was that, at that time, no one had dozens of witnesses. collected B.C.’s ghost stories. There’s the historic Hat Creek Ranch, at the Belyk made it his mission to be the one who junction of Highways 97 and 99, where the would. old roadhouse and outbuildings have a long Originally, he says, his publisher didn’t history of paranormal activity — including a have much appetite for ghost stories and was phantom child at play. reluctant to publish a book of them. But when And, topping his list is the enclave of buildBelyk’s first book came out in 1990, he says, “It ings at Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park. was a runaway Canadian bestseller.” “There is little doubt that this cluster of Back in those days, he found it hard to get fine old homes and outbuildings is the most people to talk to him about their ghost stories. haunted site in this province,” Belyk writes on “When I first started, people were reluctant his website. to give me anything,” he says. “It was a matter The old home formerly known as Fairacres, of finding somebody who knew somebody who now the Burnaby Art Gallery, is the site of the knew somebody.” apparition of an elderly woman and of mysteriThat’s changed over the years, he says. Once ous sounds from the third floor. At Mathers he got a book published, then two, people were House, now used by the city for various arts more likely to talk to him. At the same time, he says, it seems society in programs, there have been reports of the sound of young children playing, and frequent general has become more accepting of the idea comments by visitors about the “oppressive of ghosts — he quotes the latest statistic he atmosphere” of the place. And at the Shadbolt encountered, which indicates that 50 per cent Centre’s James Cowan Theatre, custodial staff of Canadians believe in ghosts. have seen an apparition of a woman in the “People are generally today less reluctant to dressing rooms — though paranormal activity have their ghost stories told. They don’t think has apparently decreased during the past few of themselves as being in any way unusual to years. see ghosts,” he says. Want to learn more about local haunts? He attributes the change, in part, to a rise of Belyk is presenting Ghosts in the Hood: True the supernatural in popular culture: TV dramas Accounts of Spooks, Spectres and Phantoms such as The Ghost Whisperer and Medium and from Greater Vancouver tonight (Friday) at the the reality-based Ghost Hunters. Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr. in Port Moody. It gives people who have had a paranormal A children’s show, geared toward a six- to encounter the feeling that “I’m not that weird,” 10-year-old audience, is on at 6:45 p.m. It’s $5 as Belyk puts it. for children or $10 for adults. These days, Belyk finds stories in all sorts of There’s also an evening show at 8 p.m., for ways — sometimes he tracks stories through $14 — and that one’s for adults only, Belyk press coverage, other times by word of mouth, notes, since the content will be too frightening still others when someone contacts him with a for kids. tip or a question. Tickets can be booked by calling 604-931Right now, thanks to a question sent his 2008 or purchased in person at the Port Moody way a couple of years ago, he’s on the trail of a Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St., or at the door reported haunting in Burnaby’s Central Park, on the night of the reading. connected to the death of a woman 60 years For more about Belyk, or to get in touch ago in a Halloween fireworks accident. He’d with him, check out his website at www.robertlove to hear from anyone who can shed more belyk.com or e-mail rbelyk@shaw.ca. light on that story.

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Robert Belyk, who has written four collections of ghost stories, will be at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody tonight (Friday) to present two readings, one suitable for kids and another containing material too scary for little ones.

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Coffeehouse hosts Ballyhooley Vancouver’s Ballyhooley will head up tonight’s (Friday’s) Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse fundraiser at the Gathering Place. The show gets underway with open stage performances from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m., while Ballyhooley will take to the stage at 9 p.m. Admission is $5, and the Gathering Place is located at 1100-2253 Leigh Sq. in Port Coquitlam.

Film festival at church PoCo’s Trinity United Church will play host to a two-day film festival focusing on issues ranging from North Africa to Guatemala. The church’s annual Autumn Social Justice Film Festival kicks off tonight (Friday) with a screening of Return to Hansala, a film depicting a North African woman’s plight in trying to discover the fate of her brother, who left his native country as an “economic refugee.” The second film of the night will be For the Future of Riverview, and the evening’s events kick off at 6:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. Day 2 of the festival goes from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the first film, El Norte, follows the story of a brother and sister from Central America as they attempt to gain illegal entry into the U.S. From there, Saturday’s films include The Strangest Dream, The Daily Nakbas and The Short Life of José Antonio Gutierrez, a film depicting a Guatemalan street kid who ended up being the first U.S. soldier killed in Iraq. Admission for Day 2 is $10 for the whole day, $5 for a half day, or $2 for students or lowincome earners. Trinity United Church is located at 2211 Prairie Ave.

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A spooky display focusing on spiders and monsters decorates the home of Betty Owen and Phil Crawford, located at 1924 Westminster Ave. in Port Coquitlam. Check it out from 6 to 10 p.m. through Halloween night. Donations will be collected for the BC SPCA.

ith Halloween just days away, there are plenty of ways to get in the spooky spirit. From haunted houses that promise to scare you silly (see Page 1) to ghostly readings at the Inlet Theatre (see facing page) here are some of our favourites:

The Zone offers Cosmic Boo’ling

For something different, check out Cosmic Boo’ling on Saturday, Oct. 30 at The Zone Bowling Centre in Coquitlam. The Zone aims 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, firstserved basis.

This children’s show is only slightly 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 toward kids aged two and older. Costumes are welcome and audience participation is encouraged. The event is set for 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 info, visit www.placesdesarts.ca.

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This acid can be found in ome of the simplest bakitems like buttermilk, yogurt, ing products to make sour cream, honey, molasses are quick breads. As the and fruits. The amount of name implies, they can be baking soda used made in a shorter is determined and amount of time balanced by the than traditional amount of these yeast breads. acids occurring Examples would in the recipe’s be banana bread, ingredients. muffins, scones, Baking powder, etc., and although on the other hand easier, there is still On Cooking is a complete information worth leavener, as it knowing. Chef Dez only requires The biggest and liquid for it to most obvious difreact in the same manner. ference between yeast breads The reason for this is that it and quick breads is that quick contains a mixture of bakbreads are not leavened with ing soda and the balanced yeast. amount of acid, along with The term “leavening” can starch to help prevent lumpbe described as the creation and capture of gases in a baked product to produce structure and height. As yeast ferments with the help of sugar, it creates gas that causes the holes visible in bread. Quick breads rely on leaveners such as baking soda, baking powder, steam, eggs and air to give a similar effect. Baking soda and baking powder are considered chemical leaveners. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate and it requires liquid and an acid to make a gaseous reaction. It is usually added to recipes that have a naturally occurring acid in the ingredients.

ing. This is why you will see some recipes that call for baking powder and others with baking powder and/or baking soda. A good comparison of this would be a pancake recipe compared to a buttermilk pancake recipe. Most quick bread recipes consist of mixing dry and wet ingredients in two separate bowls first before combining them. Not only are quick breads fast, they are also very tender. This is due to the limited production of gluten in the mixing process. When flour and liquid are mixed together, gluten is formed. Gluten is most recognizable as the elastic feeling in yeast bread dough that has

been kneaded. The longer that flour and liquid are mixed, the more gluten is created. Quick breads are similar to the texture of cakes and thus one should not over-mix to ensure a delicate composition. Regardless of which chemical leaveners you use, the batter should go into the oven immediately once mixed together, as the gases start producing immediately when the liquid is added. If using eggs and air to leaven, bake immediately before it deflates, for optimal results. Once in the oven, heat will convert moisture in the batter to steam. The steam, air and gases from leavening will be trapped

in the batter, thus giving the product height and a fluffy texture. Dear Chef Dez: I love pancakes, but whenever I make them they turn out tough. I know it’s not the recipe because it is the same one that my mom uses and hers always turn out fluffy and delicate. Can you help me? Sarah D. Burnaby Dear Sarah: Pancakes are much like quick breads as they should have a cake-like texture, hence the name pancakes. The biggest mistake made when preparing pancake batter is that one tends to over-mix.

Over-mixing flour and liquid produces gluten, which will give it more structure. The more mixing one does, the more gluten is created, and the tougher the cooked pancakes will be. It is okay for your batter to be a bit lumpy. Also, make sure you are not using bread flour, as it contains more gluten than allpurpose or pastry flour. I hope this helps. • Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instructor and cooking show performer. Visit him at www.chefdez. com. Send your food and cooking questions to dez@ chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 6R4.

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Express drop fifth straight after 3-1 loss Coquitlam’s losing streak has now stretched over two weeks and five games, as the Express dropped a 3-1 home loss to the Surrey Eagles Wednesday night. The B.C. Hockey League club surrendered two firstperiod goals to the Eagles before Port Moody’s Mitchell Deacon got the Express within one in the second stanza. Up 2-1 headed into the third, the Eagles held on to their narrow lead before depositing an empty netter with less than 30 seconds left. Netminder Luke Hernandez absorbed the loss in net, and turned away 26 of 28 shots. The 8-7-0-3 Express sat in a fourth-place tie with the Victoria Grizzlies as of Thursday, and have now dropped five straight contests dating back to the club’s last win on Oct. 15. The Express will look to right the ship tonight (Friday) in a home contest against Powell River, a game being billed as Pink in the Rink Night. Players will don special edition pink and white jerseys, and fans have a chance to win game worn jerseys by donating to breast cancer research. In the junior B loop, the Port Moody Black Panthers are still near the top of their division despite the team’s sub-.500 record. The 5-6-4 Black Panthers dropped a 10-6 loss to the Aldergrove Kodiaks last Saturday, a game that saw both Port Moody netminders, Jordan Marling and Pierre Voyer, have off nights. Marling made 28 saves on 34 shots in just over two periods of work, while Voyer made eight saves on 12 shots in 13 minutes. Richard Moul led Port Moody with two goals, while Brandon Milin, Tyler Basham, Cameron Lawson and Cameron Patterson chipped in with singles. The Panthers host North Delta on Saturday, 7:45 p.m. at the Port Moody Arena.

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hen it comes to active competition, Meyrick Jones isn’t big on the “aw shucks” type of pleasantries. Jones lost his left leg in a cable car accident in 1995, but since that time, the 36-year-old Port Moody resident has refused to let the incident bog him down. A case in point came in late August, when Jones teamed up with Burnaby native Brian Cowie to become the first physically-challenged team to complete in the Ironman Canada triathlon. “We wanted to be what we felt was competitive. We’re both, I guess you could call it ‘disabled athletes,’ so it’s very common for the storyline to be ‘Isn’t it great that they’re competing.’ We wanted our storyline to include ‘And they’re fast.’” “We hoped to inspire, motivate and raise awareness for physically-challenged athletes,” added Cowie, a 58-year-old world championship tandem cyclist who’s legally blind. “Our teamwork proved that anything is possible. We did it together. I was his (assistance) when he needed it, and he was mine. We don’t need a handler. We must have heard, ‘You are so inspirational,’ from 200 or 300 racers.” The pair finished in the middle of the pack of about 2,700 able-bodied competitors in the Aug. 29 race in Penticton, which covered a total of 226 kilometres.

Cowie and Jones clocked a combined time of 12:54.45 in the event, which included a 3.8-km swim, 180-km bike ride and a full 42.2-km marathon run. What was even more remarkable was the fact that Jones had to spend a night in hospital just days before the start of the Ironman — he competed the week before in the Canadian national triathlon championships and then came down with a bout of pneumonia that almost sidelined him. “I was barely coming out of that when the race happened, so that was tough,” Jones recalled. “On the Wednesday, I wasn’t even sure I’d be able to do it. By Sunday, I figured I would go for it.” Going for it is what Jones has done since his accident in San Francisco in 1995. It took him about eight months to resume walking without discomfort, but his sense of perspective limited his pain solely to the physical realm at first. “I was really lucky. I never really had a ‘Poor me’ phase. There’s definitely a period of time where you’re going through some really difficulty things, but I guess I always knew that sometimes crappy things happen to people and this time I was unlucky enough to be the one that the crappy thing happened to,” he recalled. Jones thought he turned the corner in 2000, although at that time, he began to experience problems in his hip: Jones’s reliance on one leg left him with unbalanced musculature that had his doctors considering hip replacement surgery. Faced with the prospect of potentially needing

“another fake part,” Jones began working with a trainer who suggested cycling first and then running. It was a fitting cue to segue into triathlon. “It just seemed as though my interest went into that direction — I found out that I had an affinity for endurance sports where the fitness and the ability to push yourself for a long time really agreed with me. But that said, if anyone ever wants to go out and play road hockey, I’m in.” Jones and Cowie first began training together a couple years ago, and met one another through a mutual cross-country skiing coach. They’re also involved in the administrative side of sport as well, as Jones is on the board of directors with Triathlon Canada, while Cowie is on the board of Canadian Cycling Association. The fact that they’re a full generation apart has had no effect on their competitive chemistry. “We have a lot of common,” said Jones, who owns and operates an Innovative Fitness facility in Port Moody. “He’s pretty young at heart, and even though that number is kind of large, he seems a lot younger than that, and he definitely performs a lot younger than that.” As for the pair’s future, Jones said the two plan on competing at next year’s Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. On the personal front, Jones will compete in cross-country skiing at the Canada Games later this year, and will try to crack Canada’s Paralympic squad in the same sport for the 2014 Games.

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Mahlooji props up Reds MacPhail, McLaren, Stewart The Port Moody Reds survived their latest Conference Cup test by downing Aldergrove 3-1. In a game that was won in the midfield trenches, the u-18 boys gold side got two markers from Pedrum Mahlooji and a single from Avery Daniels. Mahlooji’s pair in the first half put Port Moody up 2-0 after 45 minutes, and after Aldergrove clawed back with one in the second half, Avery Daniels salted the victory off a nice setup from Reshad Ziauddin. Vahid Vafaee, Liam Viippola, Jordan Barry, Mahlooji and Daniels turned in strong outings in the club’s midfield. • Missing three regulars from their backline, the u-13 (98) AC Selects had to dig a little deeper than normal in their contest against the Coquitlam Metro Ford Milano side. The AC Selects shook off a scoreless first half to come up with a 2-1 win, getting goals from Zarley Zalusky and Stefan Kamner. Tied at one in the game’s dying minutes, Kamner collected the winner off a penalty kick with about four minutes to go. • Julia Basa accounted for all the offence in the u-16 gold Nitro’s 1-0 win over the Dunbar 95 Devils. Midfielder Melanie Mayede helped keep calm under pressure in the midfield, while Alecia Tingling anchored the defence.

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Up against the first-place team in their division, the u-18 girls Terror dropped a narrow 2-1 decision to the Point Grey Pumas. A close game start to finish, the Terrors missed two breakaway opportunities in the second half en route to the loss, though Robyn Kennett did find the back of the net for the PoCo side.

Turning in solid defensive work were Brittany Russell, Robin Dutch and Jackie Chin.

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Jorge Beltran Carea’s two-goal outing lifted the u-12 Real Madrid boys to a 2-0 win over Port Moody Arsenal. Jonathan Hsu earned the shutout behind the steady work of defenders Jackson Parsons, Cole Brauer and Nick Stancato, while midfielders Nathan Dyrkton, Tyler McRae, Justin Mortimer and Zaac Agnes took total control over the middle part of the pitch. • The soggy conditions at Percy Perry Stadium didn’t put a damper on Gina Conte’s swagger last weekend. Conte tallied twice to help her u-16 girls Panthers pick up a 2-1 win over the Kerrisdale Stingers. One week earlier, the Panthers didn’t let a little travel get in the way of the task at hand, as the club downed the Tsawwassen Trouble 3-1. Jessica Appelbaum, Dana Townsend and Conte supplied the offence for Coquitlam, though a late Tsawwassen goal ruined the shutout bid. • Alivia Ungarro helped put them in, while ensuring they stayed out. Ungarro notched two goals, on top of splitting a shutout in net, as her u-12 Storm side upended their Sea Lions clubmates 2-0. Ungarro’s first tally came by way of a fantastic solo effort, while her second marker was set up courtesy of some deft passing from Vanessa Rasovic. Midfielders Noelle Everett and Olivia Kuninaka, as well as defenders Eryn Straughan and Emma Vandermey, helped keepers Alexandra Arizanovic and Ungarro earn the shutout.

post personal bests in Alberta among B.C. junior men’s skaters, fifth overall in the province. His new best times bumped him up the rankings — going from 39th to 32nd in the 1000 m, 49th to 31st in the 1500 m, and from 62nd to 42nd in the 500 m. Competing in his first high performance meet, 16-year-old Stewart aced a new personal best in the 1500 m, placing 83rd overall. He stood 75th in 500 m, and 77th in the 1000 m. MacPhail and McLaren now head to Kamloops this weekend to improve their seed times in a battle for Canada Winter Games trails.

The power of three proved powerful indeed for the PoCo Lightning Speed Skating Club. The club had three skaters put in speedy results at a short track invitational recently in Calgary. Mikaela MacPhail, Zackery McLaren and Clifton Stewart all posted personal bests in a field that drew skaters from as far away as Israel and New Zealand. Fifteen-year-old MacPhail raced against 59 junior and senior women, setting a new personal best time in the 1500-metre event, while finishing 26th overall. McLaren, also 15, locked up three personal bests while securing the second-top result

Conway heads to Roughnecks Coquitlam senior Adanac sniper Cory Conway is moving a little closer to home. The 23-year-old righthander was shipped to the National Lacrosse League’s (NLL) Calgary Roughnecks from the Colorado Mammoth Wednesday in exchange for netminder Matt King and a second-round draft pick. Conway joins Adanac teammates Dane Dobbie and Daryl Veltman on the Roughnecks, and has registered 43 goals and 69 assists in three NLL seasons. Last year, Conway put up 92 points in 18 games for the Adanacs.

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http://www.gotkeysgotcash.com 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

5005

5040

Business Opps/ Franchises

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com Tired of leaving kids in Daycare? Teach the Freedom Project. Online training www.futuredriven.info

Accounting/Bookkeeping

Small Business tax returns, payroll & bookkeeping services Mathew Mtatiro, BA (Econ) Call 778-836-5071

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

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PET URINE Removal Treatment ™

GOLDEN RETRIEVERS born Aug 31 family raised 1 shots, dewormed, vet ✔ $600. Ph 604-701-1587 GORGEOUS PUPS avail! LUNA KENNELS, Grooming and other prods coming soon! 604 807 9088 - Abbots

Skiing

Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program

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

Childcare Available

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

Pet Services

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

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

Licenced Family Daycare

Travel Destinations

YORKIE PUPPIES. 2 litters available. vaccinated, M/F. $800 to $975. 604-985-3266

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

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

4530 4585

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

3540

MOBILITY SCOOTER, top of the line Jet 3 Ultra, joystick controlled, $1500. 604-464-4178

Children’s House Montessori School Search over 15,000 jobs on working.com and find that job that best fits you.

CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS pure bred, english style, CKC reg’d, dewormed, 1st shots, ready Nov 1. $850. Call Glenn 604-230-5136

POCO PLAYTIME

3050

YELLOW LAB pups, parents PB, 1st shots, dewormed, 7 wks. $500. 604-701-9952 No sunday calls

Metaphysical

LOVE SPECIALISTS. Reuniting lovers, help remove all obstacles & spiritual cleansing. Begin healing. One ? Free 1-877-998-6768

WHISTLER, Gorgeous 5 BR exec view home in Alpine. Winter Lease. $5000/mo. 604-649-2777

For Sale Miscellaneous

CHILDREN 3015

BLUENOSE PITBULL 2 male 1 female left, dewormed, shots, vet checked. Dad razor edge, mom gotti. 10 weeks old $800 604-820-0073

Dogs

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

2060

4060

Dogs

dewormed, 1st shots, ready now, see parents $500 firm 604-625-7718

2 AKC registered Yorkie terriers, contact bcrandell@blumail.org

2010

3508

MALTI-SHIH & Bichon 2 m, 2 f,

Call: 604-839-4556

Personal Trainer Certiﬁcation

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

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

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.

3508

Cats

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

resume.retrieval@gmail.com

Skip Tracers

3507

SHIH TZU BIJON pups, 1st shots, dewormed, ready, family raised, non shed, $575 firm. 588-5195

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6008-24

Port Coquitlam

Real Estate Services

6005

★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

Condos/ Townhouses

6008

6008-18

6020

New Westminster

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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

Sat/Sun #102-505 9th St, Uptown NWest, WOW! 1187sf, crnr 2BR + den, $199,900! 40+, Fay Tomlinson, Sutton WC, 778-772-9848

6008-30

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604-612-0407

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MORTGAGES

ARE AVAILABLE!

❏ 8655 159 St, 3 lvl T/H, 3 yrs, 3BR, 3ba, move in cond. $335K. ❏ 7837 128th St, 2 lvls T/H, 3BR, 2ba, new roof, exc cond, $310K. ❏ 10777 University Dr, Brand New High rise, 12th flr, 1BR, 1ba Condo, $299K. All Motivated. Mala @ Sutton 604-710-9030

6020

Houses - Sale

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

Martinique Walker

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

6007

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

ESTABLISHED TOW TRUCK BUSINESS FOR SALE due to health problem. Great cash base business especially in bad & snowy weather. $10,000 $12,000 income per mth. For alot more info call 604-729-1003

6008

6020-01

$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Chilliwack Promontory spotless 2403sf 4br 3.5ba w/bsmt suite $399K 824-9700 id5252 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 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 Sry E Newton 3 yr old 2276sf 5br 3.5ba w/2br bsmnt suite $465,900 807-8979 id5253

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-04

Burnaby

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

6020-32

6030

6050

Out Of Town Property

FOR SALE Country Retirement Home on 1.68 acres, Chilcotin Propertyguys.com ID#68108 1-250-394-4245

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

Aries March 21 - April 19: Deception (selfdeception?) or indecision invade your creative and romantic spheres Sunday – ﬁnd certainty, comfort in work Monday/Tuesday. (Careful with tools, electricity Tuesday eve.) Relationships receive a lucky boost Wednesday/Thursday. Sexual drive propels an attraction; research tidbits, hunches or money intuition propel a business proposition. But you could worry about these very things Friday. Don’t – they’ll “help” you again Saturday. All week, don’t suspect friends. Dig deep, seek golden keys, embrace a solid, planned future. Sex is loaded with pregnant possibilities. Taurus April 20-May 20: Rest Sunday, be in nature (golf, etc.) or putter around the house. Suddenly, this night, beauty steals over things. Romance, creativity, pleasure, a winning streak enter Monday/Tuesday – this, and a strong relationship theme, and a potent sexual urge, combine to create obvious possibilities! (Don’t leave it until Tuesday p.m., though, as sudden attractions/sudden splits occur.) Tackle chores Wednesday/Thursday. A powerful relationship or relocation theme enters again Friday/Saturday. Yes, a thread of worry or indecision winds through this, but the general prospect is very favourable! Gemini May 21-June 20: You face several weeks of work and health concerns. Well, plunge in, as nothing else will succeed very much anyway. A minor, sixweek trend has just started, intensifying relationships. This will bring either anger and argument, or a new friend, perhaps lively love prospects. To some degree this depends on you and your attitude; but fate has a wee hand here, too: any new relationship (or ﬁght) might be intended to “blow out” old attitudes and lingering links. Happiness isn’t easy – though it will be in 2011. Rest early week, seek beauty midweek. Tackle work Friday/Saturday.

Cancer June 21-July 22: Romance, charming kids, beauty, pleasure, a gambling mood, creative urges – these flow through your days this week. Friday/Saturday could start a love affair. Indulge yourself. A chore grows larger now through early December – that’s OK, it carries strong career vibes. This is an excellent time to seek employment or purchase machinery. Something or someone will return soon on the domestic, home front – a wandering parent, child, or a real estate opportunity. It’s lucky, affectionate. (Hints Wednesday/Thursday, the “reality” next week onward.) “Home” can help a romance. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: You’ll attract attention Sunday, but you’re unsure of the “giver.” Chase money Monday/Tuesday (careful with spending Tuesday eve/night). Communications, paperwork, details, errands fill Wednesday/Thursday. You could casually meet someone sexy, or your curiosity could lead to a lucky financial revelation, investment. The financial is probably better than the sexy. (The sexy might have a short life span.) All week, especially Friday/Saturday, your home, security, children, real estate and related matters are important – you can make major strides, lucky changes, realty investments. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: This week and the next two emphasize errands, travel, communications, emails, details, casual friends, light romance. But a deeper trend, to early December, might spark friction at home, or you might grow fascinated by the urge to purchase real estate, mostly as an investment; you might begin or end a lust-based link. The pot of your security is being stirred, and you might be surprised by the stew that results by December. So be cautious, honest; proceed, but thoughtfully. You and your skills shine Monday/Tuesday – start things, get your way. Money luck Thursday! Travel Saturday.

BBY, HIGHGATE, NEW, SubPenthouse, 1 BR & Den, 710sf, all appls, prkg, storage. $1400. NS/ NP. Av now. Refs. 604-649-9917 BBY LOUGHEED Mall, 23rd flr, 1 BR, avail immed, Inste W/D, prkg. $1150. NS/NP. 604-290-7062

AMBER (W)

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

BBY S. 1 BR. $710 - $723, Tile, laminate, ug prkg, hw, WiFi, cat ok, Metrotown, 604-818-1129

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

COQ CTRE 2 br VIEW fp, w/d, fresh, bright, nr everything, np, ns, Nov. 1., $1000. 604-306-9968

MOVE-IN BONUS

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

401 Westview St, Coq

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 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

BBY. 2 BR. Priv w/d. Nr Skytrain, SFU & Lougheed Mall. Ns/np. $980+util. Av now. 778-895-0675

BBY, Lougheed Mall. Bright 2 BR, 2 f/baths, 14th floor. 922 sq ft. New fridge/stove, in-suite w/d, balc, u/grd prkg, storage, gym, swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, ping pong, pool tables, tennis courts. Near Skytrain. $1,200/mo. Ns/np. Nov 1st. 778-246-0633

Surrey

Lots & Acreage

Apt/Condos

545 Rochester Ave, Coq

4 BR split level, 2 bath, rear lane, suite potential or build, lot sz 8200 sqft, #4 & Williams. Build to suit $690,000. 604-720-2977

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

6508

AMBER ROCHESTOR

Richmond

We Offer Quick Cash For Your House

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BBY, HIGHGATE. Clean, renovated 1 BR, 2 appl., prkg. $820/mo. No pets. Avail now. 604-803-9104

office: 604 936-3907

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3337 Ganymede Dr, Bby N, Renod 3 lvl T/H, 3BR + rec rm, wlk to sch & amen, quick sale, $295K. Mala @ Sutton 604-710-9030

2 BR $850 Near Coquitlam Ctr, transport. Incl hot water. No pets. Call Brian 604-307-3112.

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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.

6020-34

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6508

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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

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: November emphasizes money, buying/selling, earnings, possessions, memory and sensual or casual intimacy (especially Friday/Saturday: avoid illusion, welcome high-tech). Sunday’s friendly – but don’t presume an attractive person reciprocates. Retreat, rest, this eve through Tuesday – all’s well, though you might be frustrated by a last-minute glitch or chore Tuesday p.m. Your energy, charisma and effectiveness rise Wednesday/ Thursday – start things, seek attention, woo someone (in love or business) especially Thursday daytime! All month, you might meet a mate while travelling, talking. Scorpio Oct.23-Nov.21:Your status,prestige,career prospects are in question Sunday, and considering everything, the answer should be good! Your hopes, popularity and happiness rise Monday/Tuesday. But that one you’re looking at Tuesday eve won’t be a good “home mate.” (Of course, if it’s your spouse, I’ll shut up.) Retreat, rest, contemplate and plan mid-week. You could make a very lucky contact, application or agreement Thursday, involving a government agency, institution or large company. (At the very least, lucky plans form.) Your energy and charisma soar Friday/ Saturday: start something major! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Remain low-proﬁle. Rest, contemplate, plan, deal with government agencies, large corporations and institutions. Study your life, and decide on big steps to change it where it needs changing. Remember, the decade ahead is your opportunity to erect an “earnings castle.” That means build now for higher earnings: train, choose a ﬁeld, etc. All week, meditate, connect with spiritual realms, be charitable. Your career, ambitions are prominent Monday/Tuesday. The future you spy/chase/plan for Thursday is a lucky, gratifying one! Delve into that retire, contemplate and plan stuff Friday/Saturday.

COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

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

office: 604 936-1225

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

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

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

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

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

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Oct. 31 - Nov. 6 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: New hopes and goals will slowly roll toward you for more than a decade ahead. One is forming this November. (It might have started in October; if so, it will “flesh out” now.) This new goal comes from deep within, emerges from a) your subconscious, or b) events that don’t seem logical on the surface. Your home becomes an “active retreat” until early December. Make new friends now, join organizations. (Try “meetup.com.”) Sunday’s for secrets. Wisdom, gentle love come Monday/Tuesday. Midweek, ambition has lucky results! Seek friends, fun, flirtation Friday/Saturday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Be ambitious. Your place in the world has an almost imperceptible but fortunate upward lift now (and will into January). Relations with bosses, VIPs and parents are fruitful – show respect, hold up your end, put forth plans, proposals, insights – show off your skills. If you’re a civil servant, make your push/bid Wednesday; if an intellectual worker, Thursday; otherwise, push (or begin a project) Friday/ Saturday. Relationships Sunday: you puzzle someone. Mysteries, lust, research, finances Monday/Tuesday. Gentle love, understanding come Wednesday and sweetly, luckily Thursday! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Gentle love, compassion, a broader understanding and a mellow mood flow through November. You might fall in love Friday/ Saturday, when these mellow qualities are emphasized. Write, broadcast. Tackle chores Sunday. Relationships flower Monday/Tuesday – though they could be a little abrupt, unpredictable Tuesday p.m. Mysteries arrive Wednesday/Thursday: great opportunity lies here, in intimacy, financial spheres, and “detective work.” Thursday’s investment or “life change” could pay off splendidly over time! Bosses, parents are touchy, impatient all November, so be diplomatic. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Apt/Condos

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

Large bright 1 BRS @ $765. Newly renovated Incl heat, hot water 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345 N WEST lge 1 BR, h/wood flrs. $700 inc heat/cable. NP/NS. Nov 1. 604-939-1423, 604-980-8170 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

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq

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

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

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

MASSEY PLACE on McBride Blvd

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

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

6508

Apt/Condos

NEW WEST, 3rd Ave/10th St. 2 BR condo. Clean & quiet bldg. 3 appl, gas f/p, u/grd prkg. $1000/mo. Ns/np. Refs req’d. Avail immed. 604-521-8445, 526-5329 after 7pm & weekends 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 CENTRE Quattro 13733 107A Ave. Beautiful 1 bdrm suites in The Quattro, granite counter tops, insuite laundry, patio, sec.prkg, storage & gym, walk to sky train, shops & bus Avail. NOW $800 &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. New Westminster

121 - 10th Street

Just renovated by way of new carpet & paint. Large 1 BR + den. 5 appls, Lease & excellent refs a must. $1175. Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

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

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

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

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

SUNSET PARK 5870 Sunset Street

320-9th St, New West

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

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

BONSOR APTS

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

VILLA MARGARETA

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

EL PRESIDENTE

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

6522

NEW WEST, Quay, Furnished 1 BR & Den, short term to Mar 31st, n/s, n/p, $1450. 604-524-0804

6540

NEW WEST

Call 604-540-9300

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

604 939-0944

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

604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com

Houses - Rent

BBY BEAUT 3 BR, 2.5 baths hse, nr Hosp, quiet area, h/w flrs, f/p, 5 appls, lrg patio, garage, $1800 + utils, ns/np, Nov 1. 604-435-0372

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 Ctre, by schools, College, 5 BR, 2 baths, lrg yrd, storage, refs. $1600, avl immed. 604-939-0273

COQ, MAILLARDVILLE, 3 BR, 2 lev, all appls, carport, new reno’d. Avail now. $1490. 604-913-7785

COQ Maillardville, Reno’d 4 BR, 1.5 bath, 6 new appl, carport. Av NOW. $1550. 1-604-615-7525

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.

COQ, W. 3 BR rancher. 5 applis, f/p, f/yard. $1,350/mo + utils. Close to schools, park & transit. Avail Nov 15th or Dec 1st. 604-931-7081 or 604-617-2015 MRIDGE 4 br, 2 bath + family rm, ldry, reno’d, big yard, lost of prkg, n/s $1400+util now 604-720-2977 NEW WEST Queens Park, 3 BR heritage, 6 appls, hot tub, pets ok, Dec 1. $2000. 778-859-1223 QUEENSBOROUGH, NEW West 4BR $1150; 3 BR $850; or Whole house $1750; + utils, W/D. 604-515-7875 or 778-829-7675 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... $1,488/M

WHITE ROCK - 15532 Madrona Dr 3 bdrm, HOUSE, quiet st, huge yard, dble garage, 2 yr old roof....$1,688/M Call (604)812-3718 or (604)786-4663

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Contact Natalie 778-230-9037

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.

or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

Al Dodimead ACD Realty

SKYLINE TOWERS

(604) 521-0311

view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

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.

West Coquitlam

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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. To view call Rob McKenzie 604 723-8215

6450

view ads online@ http://classiﬁed.van.net

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

Miscellaneous Rentals

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

6595

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 & 2 brdrm sep en suites. $750 util incl, $1000+1/3, free internet, N/S,12ft ceilings, Large windows. Clean, bright. 604-472-0808 1 BDR New PMO 1000sf Bst Ste. view, new appl, sep ent/alm, kit/ liv/din/ldry rooms. NS NP. Furnished. $950+1/3util. 604-715-2832

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 2 BDRM+DEN, yard level basement suite, washer/dryer, small pets ok, All utilities included. www.Viewit.ca vit# 88368 Call Ashkan, 604-808-1263

2 BIG BR bsmt ste $1,000+1/3 utils. Ranch Park area w/view, wlkg dist to bus, Coq Ctre, Schls. Own w/d, f/p 604-942-9878 2 BR bmnst Ste, 14th & 6th Ave, Bby. N/s, N/p, Nov 15, $900/mo incls utils. 604-517-1187 aft 3pm 2 BR Ste, College Park area, Coq., incls laundry, N/s, N/p, immed, $900/mo. 604-551-7831

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. 604-298-9149

Managed by Colliers International

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

Furnished Accommodation

Bayside Property Services Ltd.

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

CALL 604 715-7764

Duplexes - Rent

BBY, N. 3 BR sxs, 1.5 bth, 4 appls, 1500 sf, carport, $1600/mo + util. N/s, n/p, refs. 604-538-2368

GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Ave, New West

6515

BBY EDMONDS, 2 BR $875, incls utils, n/s, n/p, nr skytrain & BCIT, Avail Now, 604-725-7901 BBY EDMONDS, 2 BR g/lvl ste, $700 + utils, nr ammens, n/s, n/p, Avail Immed. 604-525-6836 BBY HOSPITAL area. Updated 1 BR. Shared W/D. $775 + part util. N/s, N/p, immed. 604-433-4714

BBY, METROTOWN. 2 BR, f/bath. Ns/np. $925/mo incl hydro/ cbl/’net. Nov 1st. 604-616-7181

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 COQ WESTWOOD PLAT 2 BR g/l, view, patio, cds, 1350 sqft, w/d, cbl, alrm, n/s, n/p, $1050 + part utils. Refs. 604-468-6782 MINT CONDO, 2 BR, 2 full bath, new fridge & stove, w/d & microwave, f/p, balcony, nr Patterson Skytrain, walking distants to Metrotown & Swangard Stadium, 4155 Saris Rd. Avail now. $1300. Please call after 8:00pm 604-833-7030, view Sat & Sun.

N. WEST, Queensborough. 2 BR. N/s. $850/mo incl hydro/cbl. Near Skytrain. Nov 1st. 604-765-7005 NEW HOME, 2 BR, Kingsway & edmonds area, N/s, N/p, immed, $1100 incls util. 604-525-2109

NEW WEST, 6th/16th. 1 BR. Sh’d w/d. $650/mo incl hydro/cbl. Near mall. Nov 1. Ns/np. 604-520-6279 NEW WEST Small Cottage ste, ideal for couple, new paint, full bath, n/s, n/p, $725 + utils. no w/d, Avail Now. 604-435-9587 POCO 1312 Halifax Ave, Newly reno’d, lrg 3 BR above grnd, sh’d W/D, quiet area, 1200sf, backyrd. $990 + 1/2 utls. 604-552-5958 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

S. BBY, Metrotown, 2 BR g/l ste, new home, W/D. $1200 incls utils, avail now. Refs. 604-518-1328

6605

Townhouses Rent

RIVERS INLET Townhouses

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 S. Portland/Gilley. 2 BR bsmt, shd W/D. NS/NP. Refs. Dec 1. $890 incls utls. 604-431-0238 BBY, SOUTH. 1 BR, full bath, private w/d. N/s. $750/mo + 1⁄3 util. Near bus. Nov 1st. 604-435-6087 COQ 3 BR upr, 2ba, D/W, 1300sf, $1400 + 2/3 util. 1 BR bsmt, $750. Sh’d W/D. NS/NP. 604 939-1116 COQ, COMO LAKE. NEW 1 BR bsmt ste, Own W/D, sep entry, $700/mo + utils, avail Nov 1, Near bus & amens. 604-939-6765

(Coquitlam Centre area)

• 2 BR Townhouse • 3 BR Townhouse 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 5 appls, carport.

Sorry no pets.

Call 604-942-2012 WOODLAND PARK

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

Contact 604-939-0221 woodland@rentmidwest.com

COQ CTR. Very clean, big 1 BR. Shared laundry. Ns/np. $700/mo incl utils/internet. Avail Dec 1st. Near bus route. 604-464-1085 COQ, MUNDY Park. lrg 2 BR, lower lvl, 5 appl, carport. $995 incl util. Ns/Np, Now. 604-291-2090 COQ, near Lougheed Mall, 3 br main flr house, dw, fp, share wd, $1300+60% utils, ns, no pets, avail Nov. 1, 604-808-4155 COQ NORTH RD, Lrg Beaut 2 BR apt, 663 Whiting Way, quiet, nr skytrain, $950 incls ht, hyd, prkg. 778-230-7780 or 604-771-7148

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

North Burnaby

CANADA WAY/12 Ave. Vegetarian roomates to share new furn’d house, own BR, share bath / hse. $650 & $750 incls utls. NS/NP. Suits students. 604-318-0767

8010

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8030

COQ WW Plat by IGA. 1 BR, W/D, gas f/p, prkg. Nov 1. $750 incl utils & cbl. NS/NP. 945-7878

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 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

8090

Fencing/Gates

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

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

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

Call: 604-240-3344

GET ER’ DONE Flooring & Trim

Laminate & Hardwood

604-841-1855 604-466-9733

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

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

8125

Gutters

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

8060

Concrete

CONCRETE & ASPHALT

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

LMD Ltd. 604-540-6567

8073

Drainage

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

8075

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

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

604-916-7729 JEFF

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

Handyperson

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

8080

Electrical

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

BBY 6994 Greenwood St, Brand New approx 1800sf Warehouse with finished office, 1 UNIT LEFT! Clean, large O/H door, 3 phase power, available Now. Call 604 929-9493 www.westrockproperty.com

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774. YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087 COQ RANCH Park. 2 BR gr lev, sh’d W/D, alarm. $995 incls utls. Avail now. NS/NP. 604-671-3550

Alarm/Security

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

Shared Accommodation

6595-10

HOME SERVICES

7010

Personals

BUTTERFLY MASSAGE, Asian lovely girls, 4536 Hastings St, Bby. 10am-1am, 604-299-1514.

Excavating

Home Services

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BASEMENTS/CRAWL SPACES

Interior & Exterior

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Handyperson

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8160

Lawn & Garden

COQUITLAM

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❏ 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

8155

Landscaping

No job too big. No job too small. We keep it simple. • Fall /Winterize Cleanup • Pruning trees, shrubs & hedges the proper way! • Bark mulch, soil, river rock, del./install • Retaining walls, walkways & bed edging • Patio, Deck & Water Features • Fence Removal & Installation • Planting Plan & Full Installation Please call Sherry

604-992-6654

Landscape Technician & Cert. Arborist

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES

ATC LANDSCAPE

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604-720-2853

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

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

Moving & Storage

8185

www.affordablemoversbc.com

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

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

604-708-8850 MONTY J’S MOVING

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

8175

Masonry

STONE WORK

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

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

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* QUALITY BRICKWORK *, Cult Stone Tile Repairs. Reas Rates. 35 yrs exp. Mike 604-328-7974

8180

Home Services

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

8200

Decks/Patios/ Railings

UNITED VINYL SUNDECKS LTD.

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

Free Est.

942-5394

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

Plumbing

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005 38/HR! Clogged drains, drips, garbs, sinks, reno’s, toilets, installs, Lic/Ins. 778-888-9184

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

Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone.

604-603-2576

DVK PAINTING LTD. Fall Special − 20% Off! Ext & Int. Free Est’s. Dave • 604-354-2930

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8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

PLUMBERS

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

8240

''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

778-242-5865

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Lawn & Garden

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Marc 604 315-8954

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

Free Est 604-779-6978

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

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Kraft Painting & Decorating Residential, Commercial,Apartments

EXPERTS OF ALL ASPECTS OF PAINTING Brush

Roller

Spray

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

604-464-8600

8250

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Magic Star Painting

Fall Specials 4 ROOMS $ 279 $359

Top Quality Quick Work Free Estimates

Call Now: 780-6510

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

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

WINDOW CLEANING Handyman Services Call Del ★ 604-837-2767

604.376.3192

www.olmani.ca

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8250

AUTOMOTIVE

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

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

9125

Domestic

1997 GRAND AM, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, sea green, 157kms, runs very well, $2500, 604-462-9306

9145

Scrap Car Removal

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

Call 778-316-3217

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Roofing Experts 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank

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

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Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1990 GMC 6000, single axel Dumptruck (hold 7yds), diesel, $9300, call Rene 604-841-4662 1999 DODGE, Dakota, ext. auto, 190kms, new tires, cert. $4450 D9921 Abbots 604-855-6522 2003 FORD RANGER XT, rwd, auto, a/c, 95k, bal of ext warranty, black, canopy, box liner, $6200 or reasonable offer. 604-536-9766

Sports & Imports

1998 HONDA Accord, 4 dr, auto, fully equipped, A-1 cond, new brakes, exhaust, Aircared, highway driven $2,850. 604-524-6567

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

JJ ROOFING, Repair, Reroof, New Roof. Seniors discount WCB, fully insured. 604-726-6345

Scrap Car Removal

THE SCRAPPER

9160

604-761-7175 A North West Roofing Specialist in Re-Roofing & Repair, Free Est 10% disc, WCB, Liability Insured. Jag 778-892-1530

9145

9155

MACROOFING.CA

778-237-ROOF (7663)

Window Cleaning

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Roofing

Residential & Commercial Tar & Gravel to Torch On Conversion Shell Busey’s Referral Network ★ Govt Certified ★ 20 yrs exp Visa & MasterCard

8335

Need a Handyman?

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

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ext 213 24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

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8160

8315

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8255

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Renovations Bathroom/Kitchen Interior/Exterior Home Repair and Additions

604-581-1115

HOME SERVICES

8130

Painting/ Wallpaper

2003 ACURA TL-S, 3.2L, V6, new trany, dealer serv’d, loaded, 122K, $12,995, 604-220-7095 2005 FORD FOCUS ZXT, Stn Wgn, auto, 70k, options, blue, $6000 Firm. 604-538-4883

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9173

Vans

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POIRIER SPORT AND LEISURE COMPLEX

Grand Opening

October 30, 2010 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

633 Poirier Street

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Project Milestones ◗ March 2006 – Council announced $10 million in

infrastructure funding to move ahead with renewal plans resulting in major improvements to the Coquitlam Sports Centre.

◗ November 2006 – Project planning begins with

Design Steering Committee members comprised of Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee Members, Sports User Group members, residents, youth, staff and project consultants.

◗ December 2006 – June 2007 – Public

consultation, planning meetings with Design Steering Advisory Committee design take place.

◗ March/April 2007– Design Charette with all ◗ November 1, 2008 - Sod-turning - Coquitlam Sports Centre construction/renovation project officially begins.

◗ November 6, 2008 - Thermenex thermal

gradient header system work begins with the digging of 52 holes 420’deep. Work lasts until Feb 19 2009. Thermenex is a thermal gradient header system that uses a water-filled pipe that functions as a hub for thermal energy exchange. This system will transfer energy from where it is not used to where it is needed.

◗ November 2008 - Final phase of the

deconstruction of old Chimo Pool with dismantling of the large glulam beams that acted as the supporting framework. Beams were recycled and used as benches throughout new complex.

◗ December 2008 - Forms and footings digging begins. ◗ February 2009 - Central columns for new rinks building fabricated and assembled.

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◗ April 2009 - Four central columns that separate the

new hockey and curling rinks are completed and new parking areas developed and excavated.

◗ May 2009 - Building of a fire separation wall begins, extention and renovation of the existing arena continues as does construction of the new rinks addition.

◗ June 2009 - Upper floor and new bleachers in ◗ July 2009 - Seismic upgrade work done using an

innovative approach – renovation from outside of the Main Arena rather than from inside. Large slots were cut above the arena’s existing glulam beams and then parallam beams were dropped into those slots connecting the two sets of beams on the underside with specialized, four-foot long, engineered screws.

◗ August 2009 - Masonry and structural steel to the

new arenas completed. New facility mechanical and electrical work done and roof covering of new rinks.

◗ September 9, 2009 - Topping off ceremony is a

◗ November 10, 2009 - Recreation Rink slab pour ◗ January 2010 - New Curling Rink with warming

bench capacity of 50 opens and new Recreation Rink with fixed seating for 274 opens. Demolition of the old Curling Rink begins.

◗ March 18, 2010 - Main Arena slab pour ◗ May 2010 - Renovation of Main Arena completed

- open for business. Annex is closed for decommissioning.

◗ June –September 2010 - Final stages of project

proceed including final construction of the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame atrium lobby, development of remaining parking areas and rehabilitation road work.

October 8, 2010 – Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex handed over to City. Major construction complete. October 30, 2010 – Grand Opening of the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.

significant project milestone with installation of the final structural steel truss for the Main Arena extension signalling the project is beyond the 50% completion stage. Interior work is ongoing and includes mechanical and electrical, drywall, painting and interior glass.

◗ November 3, 2009 - Curling Rink slab pour

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◗ March 2009 - Renovation work begins inside the

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Interesting (and incredible!)

Project Facts:

◗ 10,694 person hours used ◗ 150 workers each day (maximum) ◗ 4,600 m2 of concrete poured for foundations and

walls (Enough to ﬁll the old Chimo Pool 6.5 times!)

◗ 587,187 ft of electrical cable (Enough cable to stretch from Coquitlam to Whistler.)

◗ 79,190 ft of conduit and core-line ◗ 64,000 metres of heating and cooling pipe under all three rink slabs

◗ 557,219 ft of rebar (105.534 miles) weighing 584,000 Ibs. (Weighs as much as 58 killer whales.)

◗ 1,358 acoustical panels ◗ 120,000 concrete masonry units ◗ 3,000 4ft screws (If laid end to end would equal 9 laps around a track.)

◗ 2,000 plus 18 inch screws ◗ 22 main beams and 77 miscellaneous beams equalling a total weight of 92,000 lbs.

◗ 11 lifts and/or cranes working at one time (maximum)

◗ 11,394 m2 of roof covering ◗ 1,470 m2 of side panels ◗ 556 tons of structural steel (Almost equal to the weight of 120 elephants!)

◗ 9,674 m2 of structural roof deck

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There is so much to do at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex

◗ Take a walk in our designated indoor walking area – rain or shine! ◗ Watch exciting Junior Hockey and Seniors Lacrosse. ◗ Enjoy swimming programs for all ages and abilities. ◗ Get ﬁt in our work out area - lots of equipment available for assessments and one-on-one training by certiﬁed instructors and trainers.

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◗ Join a curling lesson or learn to skate. ◗ Book a multi-purpose room for birthday parties or corporate events – one room large enough for banquets including a spacious outdoor patio. ◗ Learn about Coquitlam’s sports heroes and special athletes in the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame. ◗ Have a healthy snack or meal at our fully licensed restaurant.

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Where every seat is centre-ice. Congratulations to the City of Coquitlam, on the opening of the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Designed by CEI Architecture, the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex includes an NHL-sized rink, 1800 extra seats, larger dressing rooms, a curling rink, a new common lobby and a new food and beverage area.

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