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‘Every day could be your last day’ including their reunion with their mother. jmcfee@thenownews.com In the spring of 1940, they got a letter from their mother saying arrangerbeit Macht Frei. ments had been made for the two kids It was September 1943. Peter to sail to England in May. Parker thought he was arrivA week before their departure, ing at a work camp. When he walked German troops invaded Belgium. Ferry under an archway displaying this service stopped and they were stuck. German phrase meaning “work sets Their grandma died that winter and you free,” he quickly realized somethe pair were left completely alone. thing was wrong. They slept on park benches and under He looked around at the dark brick bridges. They scrounged for edible buildings and heard prisoners playroots and scavenged in garbage cans ing Wagner. A strange smell filled the for scraps of food. air. The people were too thin. They They survived for a while until shuffled by without looking up. Parker was captured by the Gestapo Parker heard another newcomer in 1943. He had been walking on the question a man inside the camp. street with his sister. He bent down “My family is comto tie his shoe and ing in the trucks. Are she kept walking. they here yet?” he When he looked up, “The average survival two men jumped out asked. The man looked the of a car and started in Auschwitz for a new arrival straight in to question him. He the face. He pointed to normal healthy person was taken to Gestapo was six weeks.” three chimneys belchheadquarters while his ing black billows. sister hid in a Catholic “That’s your family school with other girls going up in smoke,” training to be novice he said. nuns. Only the Mother Peter Parker This was Parker’s Superior knew she Holocaust Survivor introduction to was Jewish. Auschwitz. He arrived Parker was moved along with 4,000 other to army barracks with people crammed into cattle cars for a other captured Jews. As soon as 4,000 four-day journey from Belgium, where people were corralled together, they they were captured. Within two hours were transported to Auschwitz. All of their arrival at the concentration the women, children and old people camp, 3,700 of those people were were killed. As a healthy 16-year-old gassed and burned. boy, Parker was one of only 300 people spared. The group of young men were n old man now, Parker leaned stripped and forced to stand naked all against a podium at Coquitlam night in the cold. Alliance Church Wednesday morThe next day, they were inducted ning as he conjured up vivid images into to the camp. of how he survived the Holocaust. His “The first thing you did was get a audience — more than 700 Tri-Cities number on your arm tattooed. I took high school students — stared forward mine off about 10 years ago because I in stunned silence. thought, I remember I was born withWhen he was their age, he woke up out a cattle marker. I don’t want to die each morning and tried not to die. with it,” Parker said as he showed the His story began in Austria, where he Tri-Cities students a photo of his arm lived as a young Jewish boy with his marked with the number 151535. mom and sister. In 1938, the country “I consider it a lucky number was annexed to Nazi Germany, so because 151534 and 151536 never his mom soon moved them to thenmade it. I tried it on 6-49. I haven’t Czechoslovakia to live with relatives as won any millions yet, but it’s still a refugees. lucky number because I’m here.” But in April 1939, the same thing Every day, there were hundreds of happened. The German army marched ways to die, he told them. into Czechoslovakia and Jewish people “Life meant nothing. The average were arrested. survival in Auschwitz for a normal “It was like déjà vu,” he said. healthy person was six weeks. You His mother decided to get out of could’ve been perfectly healthy, but in mainland Europe. She found a job in six weeks you would be reduced to … England and was told her children just skin and bones,” he said. could join her six weeks later. Until “Every Sunday we had to stand outthen, they stayed with their grandma side our barracks without our clothes in Belgium. on and the doctors would come and They waved goodbye to their mother check how much flesh you had on the at the train station in Brussels on Aug. bones. If you did not have enough, 1, 1939. A month later, war broke out. that night you would be sent to the All British civil matters were stalled, gas chambers.”

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Peter Parker, who survived internment in Auschwitz and Dachau concentration camps, lights a candle in memory of those who died in the Holocaust. More than 600 Grade 12 students from School District 43 attended Parker’s talk at Coquitlam Alliance Church on Wednesday. After two weeks, he joined a transport group to help restore the wartorn Warsaw ghetto. He eventually was lucky enough to land a kitchen job peeling potatoes, which helped him to survive by avoiding the elements and finding scraps of food. He managed to stay alive throughout the war. He survived death marches, typhus, dehydration and an air raid. He watched those around him die every day. One morning he awoke to an eerie silence. All he could see was dust clouds as tanks rolled down the hill towards him. He thought his luck had run out. But the tanks were Americans arriving to tell the prisoners they were

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they’ve had the chance, and there’s never a good end to announce that the work of that movie. Ever,” Black said. government had been “overPundits have suggested shadowed” by politics, and for weeks that the backlash he would be resigning as against the HST could only be premier. appeased by the premier stepBlack, a sitting minister, ping down. NDP MLA Mike was in the cabinet meeting Farnworth (Port Coquitlam) with Campbell just ahead of said the news of Campbell’s the public resignation announcemay not have ment. He said come as a the premier shock, but the “It was a very broke the surreal experience to timing did. news, and “I was witness the beginning surprised. I “then 20-odd jaws hit the of the end of an era in thought that table.” he would go, British Columbia.” “It was a but I didn’t very surreal think it would experience to be this week. MLA Iain Black witness the He just did Port Moody-Coquitlam beginning of his big TV the end of an address and era in British he quits,” he Columbia’s, not just political, said. “I think the overwhelmbut history in general,” he ing majority of the people said Thursday. of the province are probably The labour minister had happy. The premier, he did stepped out of a caucus meetthe right thing.” ing for the interview, noting Liberal MLA Douglas discussion was underway by Horne (Coquitlam-Burke members of government on Mountain) stammered slightly where to go from here. on Thursday in expressing “The core values don’t his shock over the announcechange — at least I hope they ment, naming a lengthy list don’t. There’s no revising of achievements Campbell has there. What binds us together made, like the Pitt River and … is the notion of the NDP Port Mann bridges. assuming power again. We “There’s so many great saw the devastation every time things that he’s done,” he  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.

said. “So when people start reflecting only on the negative, that’s when there’s something wrong. I think that’s why he made the decision he made, but there’s so many positives.” The premier said Thursday he had asked the party executive to hold a leadership convention as soon as possible to choose his successor. The executive has 28 days to meet, and must set a date for such a convention in six months. Names are already being bandied about, but Pilon said it’s way too early in the process for conjecture. But he did say he wouldn’t be surprised if the party looks outside its

ranks to fill the leadership. “I’m not convinced that someone can come from within cabinet and save this party. They’ve all been good yesmen, so how are they going to distinguish themselves?” he said. “If some attractive candidate from outside the party were to emerge, that might be something.” Horne himself would not theorize on who might assume the leadership, but said people inside and outside of caucus and cabinet will make a run for it. “I think there will be a number of people who will seek the job,” he said. “It will be an interesting race.”

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Coquitlam upset by cost of proposed ‘eco centres’ John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Whether it’s how to designate a golf course or what to do with trash, Coquitlam council appears to be losing patience with the regional governance model. With the exception of Couns. Doug Macdonell and Brent Asmundson, council endorsed Metro Vancouver’s push to reach a 70-per-cent waste diversion rate by 2015, although many around the table questioned the implementation and feasibility of that target, as well as its costs. To get to that 70-per-cent watermark, Metro Vancouver’s member municipalities are being asked to pay $170 million in one-time capital costs and $40 million in annual operating costs. Those funds will be taken from the regional authority’s annual tipping fees, costs that are passed on to local governments. Tipping fees will increase to $96 per tonne next year from $82 per tonne this year, and are expected to jump to $152 per tonne by 2015. “I’m just appalled at the cost of this and where we’re going. I certainly agree that we need the 70-per-cent waste diversion target, even though it is ambitious. I believe we can make it,” said Coun. Mae Reid. “I think there are lots of things that we can be doing, but the costs are what we have to be concerned about.” One of council’s main sticking points was the establishment of region-wide “eco centres” that would serve as onestop facilities for residents to take all of their recyclables to. Similar facilities exist in Burnaby, Maple Ridge and on the North Shore, and with a price tag of between $8 and $14 million apiece, both the costs and the element of duplication concern council. “I don’t think we need a regional government taking on that role and providing it to everyone in the region regardless of how far they’ve gotten [with waste diversion] already,” said Coun. Neal Nicholson. “I think that’s something that can very well

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greater cost to being reckless. And I think sometimes, we end up with costs being incurred by Metro Vancouver at a much faster rate, and at higher levels of cost, than any of the local communities by themselves would choose to do. I can’t even imagine a $14-million recycling centre, and yet that’s where we’re at.” Macdonell said while he supports the 70-per-cent target, he would prefer to see the waste management plan introduced incrementally as opposed to all at once. PoCo Mayor Greg Moore, who chairs Metro Vancouver’s waste management committee, said in an interview Thursday that the regional authority is looking at a number of waste diversion methods, and a decision on who would run the eco centres has not been made. “What we heard from people constantly during the public input process is that they want convenience. So we want to try to figure out how we can make a one-stop dropoff for those hard-to-get-rid-of items,” he said. “We need to look at all of this. We need to figure out what’s the best solution and we need to have all of our stakeholders at the table.”

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Shelter debate continues I am a homeowner and resident in the Meadowbrook area of Coquitlam and am opposed to the rezoning at 3030 Gordon Ave. for a homeless shelter. This facility should be located in a non-residential area such as Riverview Hospital. Verena Pinteric Coquitlam ••• Re: “Shelter debate turns nasty,” Wednesday, Nov. 3. How disgraceful that homeowners in the Westwood district believe that the loudest guy will get the recognition. To The This is typical of people who believe they are entitled to more than they are really entitled to. The fact is, becoming a homeowner in the area that you choose does not mean that simply because you (in all your glory) have arrived, your new community should recognize how precious you believe you and your family are and that will impress the rest of us, who have been here long before your

magical arrival. The fact is, you should be grateful your new community is willing to take you — whoever you are. But do not mistake that city council has a mandate it is committed to and will initiate in the name of long-standing constituents who have expressed their interest in addressing the homelessness that exists in the Tri-Cities. Sorry if your property values are affected by council’s evaluation of this matter. Where were you in the last five years when this matter became a priority of Tri-Cities residents, Tri-Cities busiEditor nesses and Tri-Cities taxpayers? Perhaps you did not do enough homework when you decided to purchase property in an area where homeless people are actually considered to be people who deserve assistance. Remember, you can always move. Caroline Simon Port Moody

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he timing may have been a shock, but really, how much longer could Premier Gordon Campbell have held on? Wednesday’s announcement that he would be stepping down followed a last-ditch effort the week before that was supposed to save his political skin. But even a 15-per-cent income tax cut wasn’t enough to convince the majority of those upset at Campbell — especially over the HST — to want to keep him around. And an emergency caucus meeting scheduled for a day after Campbell’s resignation likely would have focused on efforts to push him out. A leader polling approval ratings below the 10-per-cent mark is a liability for any party, especially during times of economic upheaval. Predictably, reaction to Campbell’s resignation has ranged from one extreme to the other, depending on whether the person being asked was a BC Liberal Party supporter or not. Focus on his achievements, said those who supported him. Good riddance, said those who didn’t. Probably the best approach to take is somewhere down the middle. Even many of those who liked Campbell’s policies have to admit that he badly bungled the HST issue. It wasn’t so much the tax itself, but the way it was introduced that put people over the top. But all of this is now old news. Within minutes of Campbell’s announcement, pundits were trotting out names of people, ranging from Rich Coleman to Dianne Watts, to take over his job. Most agree that a temporary replacement will likely be found, then someone from outside the party — who isn’t tainted by the HST scandal — can come forward and make a run at the leadership. Will all of this affect the chances of the Evergreen Line coming to the Tri-Cities? Likely not. The fact is, the funds simply aren’t on the table and, with the economy still in the dumper and B.C. residents outraged over higher taxes, it really would be a shock if that money suddenly materialized.

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coming wave when thanked for their attendance at onour, integrity, courage, respect: to many, this tribute. these are just words, but to others these I think the vast majority of first responders would words exemplify who they are. rather do their jobs in relative anonymity without On an overcast afternoon, in an open parking the fanfare and notoriety, but it is nice to get this lot adjacent to the Justice Institute of B.C. in New recognition. Westminster, I, along with a respectable Are we perfect? No. Do we make misrepresentation from the Port Moody takes? Of course we do. We are no differPolice Department and a sizable number ent than anyone else. We have families of first responders watched as a BC Air and friends, we shop in the same stores Ambulance and Air 2 helicopters opened and we go to the same restaurants as a tribute to Honour House, which is everyone else. opening in New Westminster on Nov. 10. It is not just the police, firefighters What is Honour House? It is a place and armed forces who lose personnel where first responders such as police, Off the Cuff — on Oct. 19, two seasoned paramedfirefighters, paramedics and members ics with the BC Ambulance Service lost of our armed forces, along with their Const. Bill Kim their lives on Vancouver Island when families, can go to recover after suffering their ambulance went over the Pacific serious injuries in the line of duty. Rim Highway curb into Kennedy Lake. There were many speeches by dignitaries and offiJo-Ann Fuller was a 23-year veteran, married and cials, but a quiet side comment made by a little girl a mother to three grown children. Ivan Polivka was encapsulated the reason why this Honour House is a 14-year veteran who had dreams of fishing upon so important: “My daddy is a hero who hurt himself retirement. This was truly a tragic loss, and they will helping others,” she said, “and this is a place where be greatly missed by family, friends, colleagues and he can get better.” the community they served. During this event, I observed different first responder agencies mingling with each other, and I saw two police officers from France among them. They seemed amazed at the event and gave a wel-

ov. 11 is a very special day — it is Remembrance Day, a day that we should never forget. This day pays tribute and homage to those individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Great War (the First World War), the Second World War, the Korean War, other conflicts and the war in Afghanistan, so that we can all live free. These individuals also had families and friends. They shopped in the same stores and went to the same restaurants as everyone else. Nov. 10 and 11 are two very special days, and it is appropriate that they stand shoulder to shoulder marking those events. Honour House is a fitting acknowledgement to the first responders, who, day in and day out, go into harm’s way so that the rest of society is safe. Wear a poppy with pride, lest we forget — ever. Until next time.

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Survival of richest and fully employed? Re: “Connect Day aims to help homeless, those at risk,” Friday, Oct. 8. Producing cheap or free adequate housing for the homeless is indeed To The Editor better than naught; however, they are still not enough, socially. Those who are impoverished have a great nemesis in mainstream society and in many prominent news-media figures, who generally are fiscal conservatives and social liberals. Such ideology is replacing the polarized left- and right-wing camps of the past — all of which translate into “welfare” and “social services” becoming dirty words. B.C.’s current government seems to be the antithesis of a friend to the very poor, allowing cuts to the social safety net during hard times, because it knows that society is, at best, apathetic towards any form of “welfare bum.” In its fundamentalist form, this ideology basically translates into the survival of the richest and the fully employed. Frank G. Sterle, Jr. White Rock

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Don’t increase minimum wage The recent debate surrounding the minimum wage in British Columbia highlights the difficulty of having a serious economic discussion without interjecting undue amounts of emotion into the process. Despite the fact that some may feel that the current minimum wage is an abomination that is responsible for starving children, the reality is that massively increasing it by $2 an hour is wrong on both philosophical and economic grounds. My take on the former is this: the rate at which an employee and

employer agree to exchange labour for pay is not only outside the scope of a city council’s responsibility, it could be argued that no level of government should interfere with this private negotiation. Just as government should have no influence over what my maximum pay should be, it should similarly not dictate the level of pay I must demand from my employer. Admittedly the likelihood of someone wishing to work for less than minimum wage is unlikely. Nevertheless, the option should be open for categories of people who would otherwise not be able to enter the job market, such as the very young, very old or the extremely unskilled.

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Vancity is calling all angels Some people need an angel more than others — especially during the holiday season. That’s why Vancity branches in the Tri-Cities are calling on all angelic volunteers to help with its annual gift-giving campaign. Vancity branches located in the Tri-Cities area are kicking off the annual Angel Tree gift-giving program this holiday season. In partnership with the Tri-City Transitions Society, the program engages Vancity members and the TriCity community to bring the holiday spirit to local kids. As of today (Friday), Vancity branches will have put up angel trees decorated with inscribed paper angels that carry a wish from a child. The wishes are from children who might not otherwise get a visit from Santa Claus this year, given their family’s situation having experienced violence. The Tri-City Transitions Society works with Vancity by providing names of children in need and ensuring the gifts are distributed. Tri-City Transitions Society is the new name of the Tri-City Women’s Resource Society, a non-profit organization that provides support to families who have been impacted by violence and abuse. Until Dec. 8, Vancity members and the general public are invited to come into one of the branches listed, choose an angel from the tree and fulfill a child’s wish by leaving that gift (unwrapped) under the angel tree. “We’re thrilled to be hosting the Angel Tree program once again this year,” Jenn Fahey, Shaughnessy Station branch manager said. The following branches are hosting trees: Pinetree, Maillardville, Shaughessy Station, North Side, Port Moody and North Road.

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Ugandan women are building a better life through business opportunities developed in the Tri-Cities. Meaningful Volunteer is a Coquitlam-based nonprofit organization that aims to make a lasting difference in developing countries. The grassroots group uses social media to develop projects, raise awareness about global issues and encourage volunteers to participate in international projects. Their latest endeavour is a fair-trade fashion label called Mama Pamba, which means “mother cotton” in Swahili. This project will be based in eastern Uganda, where volunteers will give rural women tools and training to sew clothes and crafts. The organization will then help the women sell their creations to an international market. Mama Pamba follows in the success of another volunteer initiative in Africa called Grassroots Uganda, launched in 2006 to empower women in the war-torn region. Megin Alvarez of Meaningful Volunteer said they taught Ugandan women to make paper bead jewelry to sell in person and online through Grassroots

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let the community know what’s happening,” Alvarez said. “Somebody from the B.C. Cancer Society also saw our social media page for Mama Pamba and said they’ll see what they can do about carrying handkerchiefs. So we have women in Uganda helping women in Canada. And if [Canadians] purchase a Mama Pamba handkerchief, they’re also helping people in Uganda. We’re all trying to have some sort of meaningful connection.” To get Mama Pamba off the ground, Meaningful Volunteer is hosting a bowl-a-thon fundraiser this weekend to raise money for 10 push-powered sewing machines, which cost about $100 apiece in Uganda. The fundraiser is Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 p.m. to midnight at Port Coquitlam Bowl, 2263 McAllister Ave. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students. Grassroots Uganda jewelry will be available. “It’s not huge, but it is making a difference. Even though it’s not a big corporation, it’s making a really big difference in that small community,” Alvarez said. “It all goes back to the women in Uganda.” For information, contact Alvarez at 604-889-4453 or megin@meaningfulvolunteer.org. To learn more about the organization, visit www.meaningfulvolunteer.org or www.grassrootsuganda.org.

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Redesigns to Nissan’s Infiniti M for 2011 fit like a glove breeze-like airflow. Sensors automatically open and close air intake ports to reduce the intrusion of dust, other vehicle exhaust or unpleasant odours into the cabin. It uses filters and an air purifier to help remove allergens, mould and viruses in the air and it includes a humidity control feature. A special sport package is offered on the rear-wheel drive models and the Touring Package includes a Bose Studio Surround sound system with digital 5.1-channel decoding and 16 speakers.

David Chao and Bob McHugh editorial@thenownews.com Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan, pulled the wraps off the 2011 edition of its flagship M series sedan earlier this year. It comes in both rear-drive and all-wheel-drive versions and has been completely redesigned inside and out, with very attractive long and slinky exterior styling lines. The M was designed around an idea called “organic body glove,” according to Ian Forsyth, director of product and corporate planning, Nissan Canada. “We wanted to build a vehicle that’s adaptive to the environment, different road types, different styles of driving and fits so well that it becomes an extension of the driver,” he said. Since Infiniti abandoned its Q series, the M has become the flagship sedan of the luxury division. Under the hood, there’s now a choice of V-6 and V-8 engines, both have small increases in displacement and substantial increases in power. Yet, because of new technology advances, the new M consumes even less fuel, despite the power improvement. Infiniti Drive is a new feature that allows the driver to choose between normal, sport, eco and snow driving modes via rotary dial on the centre console. Each mode adjusts throttle sensitivity and transmission mapping, to help optimize performance and/or fuel economy. Green and yellow lights on the instrument panel provide additional feedback on driving efficiency while in the eco mode, and the system also provides physical feedback through the gas pedal, giving a slight pushback when driven inefficiently. A new start price of $52,400, for the reardrive M37 with a 3.7-litre V-6, is $3,100 less than the 2010 model. The new rear-drive M56, with a 5.6-litre V-8, sells for $66,200, which is $3,350 less than the 2010 version of the V-8 powered M. All-wheel drive adds $2,500 to the cost of an M, which then becomes the M37x or M56x. There’s optional premium ($3,800), touring (premium plus $5,100 — AWD only) and sport (premium plus $7,200 — RWD only) packages; a fully loaded M56x tops out at $73,800.

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The 2011 Infiniti M features redesigns of both the interior and exterior. The increased power and torque offered by both engines comes from the use of continuously variable valve-timing technology on both the intake and the exhaust valve systems. New variable valve event and lift (VVEL) technology has also been applied to the intake valves on both the V-6 and V-8 engines. In addition, the V-8 engine now comes with direct fuel injection. The changes push V-6 power up nine per cent to 330 horsepower, while V-8 power is up almost 30 per cent to 420 horsepower and torque is increased 24 per cent to 417 lb-ft. Surprisingly, fuel consumption is lower by 1.7 L/100 km on the highway for the M56x and 0.8 L/100 km on the highway for the M37x. Both engines are mated to a new sevenspeed automatic transmission. It has manual mode operation and steering wheel paddle shifters are available. New standard features, in addition to Infiniti Drive, are power folding side-view mirrors, front door handle courtesy lights, active noise

control, a rear-view monitor, plus enhancements to intelligent key memory (which now includes audio, navigation and climate control settings). The new M is a launch pad for an interesting collection of new technologies. There’s an active warning system called blind spot intervention. In addition to alerting a driver to a vehicle in its blind-spot zone, selective brake intervention is used to help safely direct the M back into its lane of travel. A “forest air system” reduces unpleasant odours entering the cabin and provides a

Lower and wider, the new M has a long hood and short rear deck, which give it a high-powered profile that’s in tune with its longitudinal rear-drive powertrain. The M showcases Infiniti’s new design language and it’s a significant departure from the nice, but simple styling lines of the outgoing model. It features a more fluid look with a lower belt line, a wave-like front and sculpted fenders that wrap around big wheels, which range from 18 to 20 inches in diameter. The new M has a lower and more aggressive stance, with a wider track (38-mm front, 25mm rear) and a 76-mm reduction in height. Its wheelbase remains the same, but the overall length is up, making it larger than key rivals.

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In addition to the multitude of new features, Infiniti has raised the quality level of materials used and paid even greater attention to user-friendly details. Particularly impressive is way the audio and HVAC system controls have been integrated into its beautifully crafted and  CONTINUED ON PAGE 14, see NEW TECHNOLOGIES.

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stylish dash design. The M’s seating is generous, comfortable and supportive. Rear seat room and trunk space is better than most in this class. Overall, it’s a spacious, classy and relaxing environment to spend time in.

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The M has a number of innovative technologies designed to help a driver avoid dangerous situations. In addition to the already mentioned blind-spot systems, they include lane departure warning and prevention systems. These use a camera behind the windshield to detect

lane markers in front of the vehicle. If the driver does not heed the warning and return the vehicle back toward the centre of the lane of travel, the prevention system will actively assist with a gentle application of the brakes. Other available safety features include intelligent brake assist with forward collision warning, front pre-crash seatbelts and active tracing control, which adjusts engine torque and the control of braking at each of the four wheels.

minor fuel-consumption penalty with the all-wheel-drive system. Its seamless operation was imperceptible on the dry road conditions experienced during our time with the M37x, yet it’s a good feature to have in a Canadian winter. The 330-horsepower V-6 has more than ample power and torque for most users. It’s a little noisy during its

warm-up period when started cold, but only noticeable with the windows open. Other than that, it’s a sweet engine that makes nice sounds when pushed to its higher limits. The technology parade was a bit daunting at first, but you learn to love most of it. The lane-departure system we found to be the most intrusive, particularly when driving

on a winding country road with good sightlines. That said, there’s an off button for those times when you might want to intentionally wander close to or over the line. Being able to select driving modes using the Infiniti Drive feature is a clever feature. The change from Normal to Sport is subtle, yet effective. In the Eco mode the gas pedal

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auction, with viewing set for  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19. 7 p.m. and the bidding to start at 8 p.m. Club meets available. Info: 604-927-7999. in the McGee Room of the Terry Fox Secondary Poirier Community Centre, holds its Christmas craft fair 630 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1260 Information: www.stampclub. Riverwood Gt., ca or 604-941PoCo. Vendors, 9306. raffles, bake sale Tri-City and concession Family Place foods available. events@thenownews.com kicks off Proceeds support Dads Make a the 2011 afterDifference, a grad. Info: terryprogram for fathers regardless foxaftergrad2011@shaw.ca. of their situation, from 7 to 9 Place Maillardville teams p.m. at 2062 Manning Ave. in up with SHARE Family and Port Coquitlam. Information: Community Services Society thisdadmatters@hotmail.com. to hold an English practice Port Coquitlam Heritage group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at and Cultural Society hosts 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Interactive conversation group Colin Campbell for a special presentation on Kirkland is free and open to those House in Ladner — res19 and older. Information: Shae Viswanathan at 604936-3900, Ext. 161 or shae. viswanathan@sharesociety.ca. West Coast Chocolate Festival presents the history of chocolate during a reception from 2 to 6 p.m. at Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr. Afternoon features chocolate, food, beverages and entertainment. Tickets are $25 or $18 for youth. Family packages are $80. Info: www. chocolatefestival.ca.

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Masjid Al-Hidaya and Islamic Cultural Centre hosts an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2626 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam. Afternoon will feature information sessions, presentations, mosque tours, calligraphy displays, henna painting, art, food and more. This year’s theme is “The Qur’an: God’s True Word?” Information: www. islam-canada.com or 604-9451885. Coquitlam Art Club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. in Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Annual membership $10; experienced and novice artists welcome. Info: Soni at 604-469-8712.

toration project that took the building from ruin to magnificence — at 7 p.m. at the Dewolf Masonic Lodge on Shaughnessy St. Women Helping Others (WHO) meets from 10 a.m. to noon at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Widows and single women over 50 welcome. Information: 604-464-2058. Recovery International meets weekly at 7:30 p.m. at the Tri-Cities Mental Health Centre, 2232 Elgin Ave., Port Coquitlam. The self-help peerto-peer support group meets to help those struggling with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. For more information, call Phyllis at 604-9315945.

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B.C. Schizophrenia Society, Coquitlam branch, meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the McGee Room of the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. All welcome. Information: 604-319-8537.

TUESDAY, NOV. 9

Glen Pine Pavilion hosts female vocalist Colleen Durdon for a concert performance from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the centre, 1200 Glen Pine Crt. Admission is $12 and includes lunch; concert tickets alone are $5. Information: 604-927-6940. Ladies Legion Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 133 at 2675 Shaughnessy St. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: 604-941-7536. Tri-City Photography Club meets at Port Moody Secondary School, 300 Albert St. Information: Grant at 604671-8458.

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Wolves unable to plug rally by Firefighters When you haven’t lost all season, a tie can sometimes be a lot worse than kissing your sister. Especially when you led by two goals with minutes to go. The Coquitlam Metro-Ford Wolves were handed that tough lesson when the Surrey United Firefighters stormed back to claim a 3-3 draw in Vancouver Metro Soccer League’s premier league action. It wasn’t just that Surrey did it, but the manner they did it in that stung so. Coquitlam held leads of 2-0 and 3-1, thanks to some brilliant offensive flourishes on the back of steady midfield work. Russel Huggon gave the Wolves its first lead, just five minutes into the contest, by finishing off a nice passing play between Alfredo Valente and Emilio Bottiglieri. Although they held a strong edge heading into the half, Coquitlam couldn’t build on it. Not even after Oliver Heald buried a Jovan Blagojevic pass to make it a two-goal gap. Surrey refused to surrender. The Firefighters replied quickly to make it 2-1, but Huggon restored the two-goal cushion by capitalizing on another nifty setup from Blagojevic. Then, with 10 minutes left in regulation, last year’s league champions took it to this year’s current leader, closing the gap on a well-taken free kick. The Firefighters then upped the urgency, boosted by the addition of former Vancouver Whitecaps captain and Coquitlam product Jeff Clarke. They mounted some formidable pressure that paid off with little time left. With less than a minute remaining, Angus Burke headed the tying tally over goalkeeper Richard Causton’s head to knot the game and earn a single point. Despite the draw, the Wolves remain atop the VMSL circuit with a 7-3-0 record. They face ICST Pegasus on Saturday, 3 p.m. at Town Centre East.

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Port Moody’s turf warrior with a stick Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com As a young girl, Port Moody’s Kara Moro appeared destined for big things as an athlete on the pitch. It wasn’t until her mid-teens, however, that the pitch changed from soccer to field hockey. This weekend, the 20-year-old forward will lead her University of Waterloo Warriors into battle at the Canadian Interuniversity Sports women’s national field hockey championships in Guelph. “At this moment I still can’t believe we made it to nationals,” Moro said Wednesday, as the team was deep in preparing for the five-team tournament. “Waterloo hasn’t been to the CIS finals for field hockey since 2004 so it’s really great just to make it. I’m really excited to just get a chance to play at this level and enjoy the experience.” That positive take is nothing new for the third-year UW student, who has taken on a large role in the Warriors’ resurgence this year. It’s earned her an Ontario University Athletics’ first all-star team honour after posting 11 goals, good for fourthbest in the provincial university circuit. “The honour of being on the first team all stars represents a lot of hard work and determination,” noted Moro, who was a second team all star last year. “I’m definitely not the most skilled player compared to the others named to the team, but I work really hard to continually improve my skills and to contribute the best I can on the field.” Not many years ago, that hard work was being put to diligent use on the soccer pitch. It was the game of choice and a major focus in her sports-minded family, led by grandfather and B.C., Canadian Soccer and Lacrosse hall of fames legend Lou Moro. A trendsetter who transitioned between soccer and lacrosse during his own playing days, and later into sports training, Lou Moro helped hundreds of players learn the importance of flexibility and adaptability before passing away last year at the age of 91. The granddaughter took those lessons to heart when it came time to find her focus. “Field hockey was definitely not ‘my sport’ growing up,” Moro said. “I was really focused on soccer, but as I started playing more field hockey in high school I realized there were more opportunities to get to the highest level

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BIG SHOT: Port Moody’s Kara Moro, shown above during a recent Ontario University Athletics game, will play a major role in her University of Waterloo Warriors’ run at this week’s Canadian national field hockey championships in Guelph. in hockey compared to soccer.” She found a new comfort zone and soon discovered that the athleticism developed through soccer was an asset on her new pitch. “I was enjoying those high level experiences more than I was with my high level soccer experiences. By Grade 11, I had figured out that I could really keep improving as a field hockey player, so that’s what I decided to focus on for my post-secondary career.”

And a wise choice it turned out to be. Her nose for the net resulted in 11 goals in 13 games for the kinesiology major this year. At the start of the season she was named one of the Warriors’ co-captains and was shifted to forward from midfield. The result was a lot of goals — none bigger than the one she counted against Western Ontario in the final game of the regular season, securing the last playoff spot.

“With the score 0-0 our team had a short corner and I hit the ball first time into the bottom left corner of the net. It was pretty sweet,” she recalled. “I have always played forward or [midfield] and scored goals, but I don’t think I’ve ever scored as many as I did this year.” This weekend Waterloo will be an underdog, seeded fifth, behind the likes of Guelph, UBC, Toronto and the University of Victoria.

COQUITLAM METRO-FORD SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK AJ LOPEZ

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AJ Lopez has had a fantastic start to the 2010-11 season for the Under 14 Euro in the Selects Division. He plays in a lone striker role and has led his team’s attack with his electric pace and tireless work ethic, game in and game out. Not only has AJ scored numerous goals, but he has also set up several others with his surging runs down both ﬂanks and by delivering excellent crosses. On top of all this, he is also very good at holding the ball, thus allowing his midﬁeld teammates to join in the attack. AJ Lopez has been selected to the BC Under 14 National Training Centre, as well as for the BC Under 13 Select team! For his brilliant performances in the early part of the season, AJ LOPEZ has been chosen as Coquitlam Metro-Ford Male Player-of-the-Week.

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Golden Eagle Blueberry and Cranberry Farms, located in Pitt Meadows BC, are looking for 50 farm workers to commence work January 3, 2011. Duties include pruning, planting, fertilizing, weeding berry harvesting & other related duties. Wage: $9.14/hr. Expect to work around 54 hrs per week. Apply by fax: 604-460-0944, attn: Sergio. No phone calls please.

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

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General Employment

Part Time Maintenance Worker A local Development Company is seeking a mature, self starter who can dedicate approximately 6 hours per week in providing maintenance to a new Seniors Housing Complex in Coquitlam, BC. Must have experience and knowledge in overall building systems and have the ability to carry out general repairs. Forward resumes to: maintainingbuildings@gmail.com

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Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions in Vancouver. Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs as some heavy manual labor may be required. Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided. Starting wage of approximately $12 (combination of base hourly rate and daily production bonus). Detailed descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

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

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CORAM CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS & CARPENTERS NEEDED Coram Construction seeking qualified people to work on PCL sites in Regina and Saskatoon. Journeyman Carpenters $30.40/hr. Good benefits plan. Call Regina@525-1644 or Saskatoon @(306) 221 -1216 Fax: (306) 525-0990 www.coram.ca

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EXPERIENCED ROD BUSTERS for rebar company in North Delta needed full-time. $20 - $30 per hour to start. Will train. Send resume: sofia.abbas@varbar.ca

WESPAC ELECTRICAL Requires a Journeyman Electrician with FSR Certification. We are currently hiring qualified, experienced Electrical Journeymen. We offer full benefits, competitive wages, RRSP’s, profit sharing and diversified work environments! Please fax your resume to 604-521-4811 or email: info@wespacelectric.com

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2070

Fuel

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

2075

Furniture

DINING ROOM Suite: Table + leaf (solid oak, light colour), 6 upholstered chairs (light beige), buffet & lighted hutch. Exc. cond. $800 obo. Call 604-944-1540

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. Sony TV 12x12inin, $50. All OBO. 778-552-5557

2095

Lumber/Building Supplies

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2115

Plants & Trees

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

CHILDREN 3015

Childcare Available

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Preschools/Kindergarten

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3503

Birds

GREEN PARROT, small. Picks up sounds easily, friendly, healthy Paid $500, Offers 604-980-6050

3507

3508

Dogs

CHIHUAHUA X pug male Ready to go, shots & vet checked $650. 604-702-1960 or 604-316-2136

Dogs

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

Cats

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

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

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COCKAPOOS PUPS. Non Shedding, Vet ✔, vaccinated & Dewormed. $650. 778-881-5966

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

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

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BLACK LAB pups 3 males. Parents reg. Hunting capability. 1 shots & dewormed $500 604-819-1729

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

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Travel Destinations

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

LAB PUPS, yellow, m/f, shots, dewormed, vet checked, $500. family raised Call 604-701-1587

5017 YORKIE PUPPIES. 2 litters available. vaccinated, M/F. $800 to $975. 604-985-3266

MINIATURE SCHNAUZERS Male. Ready to go! $650 firm. Only 1 left. 604-591-2137

PUPS - purebred Australian Cattle Dogs (Blue Heelers). $460. Chilliwack. Call 604-512-7560.

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Business Services

Financial Services

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

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RENTALS

6508

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

1 & 2 BR, 1180 Landsdowne Dr. $895 up, carpets, drapes, balc./ patio, outdoor pool, tennis crt, NO PET. nr Coq Ctre, 604-942-2865

612 CLARKE ROAD COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm. $825

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

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

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

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

Cancer June 21-July 22: Romance, games, sports, creativity, speculation, charming kids, beauty and pleasure fill your days. You ride a winning streak! But a change takes place here, especially if you’re single. A person who seemed like a lightweight is ready to move into deeper territory with you, while somebody you thought was more solid, alluring (and possibly “fertile” as in home, babies, etc.) grows more evasive, even retreats. My advice: wait for the evasive one. He/ she is merely taking a wise “think session” for a few weeks. Work matters heat up all month: do it; 2011 will bring huge career luck. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The emphasis lies on your domestic scene: home, kids, parents, the essentials of survival. In business, shore up your foundations. Love grows intimate, supportive — or you look elsewhere. (All November, your romantic instincts perk up. This week onward, you’ll start to grow hopeful about someone chirpy, cheerful, perhaps met in a group.) A message from the past flows toward you – or you travel to a former haunt. Sunday/ Monday are romantic, but not hugely. Tackle chores midweek. Thursday eve through Saturday promotes relationships: be diplomatic – a good friendship awaits you! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Overall, this is an easy week, Virgo. Communications, errands, paperwork, details, casual conversations and acquaintances fill November. But Sunday/Monday draw you away from social areas: you need to shore up your foundations in some arena – get more sleep, repair the basement walls, fix a phone system, etc. Romance, beauty, an appetite for risk buoy you Tuesday to Thursday – enjoy! Tackle chores Thursday eve to Saturday, especially those communication tasks. Your domestic situation heats up – you might make a significant move (careful!) or realty purchase (OK) before 2010 ends.

BBY, HIGHGATE, NEW, SubPenthouse, 1 BR & Den, 710sf, all appls, prkg, storage. $1400. NS/ NP. Av now. Refs. 604-649-9917

BBY, Metrotown. 1 BR’s in Adult oriented bldg, large bright units. Incls heat/hot water, carport. 1 block to skytrain / mall. No Pets. Non-Smokers Building! Av now. $795 - $825/mo. • 604-437-4933 BBY S. Bach $630, 1BR. $730$745, ug prkg, hw, WiFi, cat ok, Metrotown, 604-818-1129 COQ AUSTIN & BLUE MTN. 2 BR, $820, Avail Now, incl h/w, Bldg w/d. 778-865-6696

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544 SYDNEY PLACE COQUITLAM 1 Bdrm

899

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

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

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

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

1114 HOWIE ST. COQUITLAM

CALYPSO COURT

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

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

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6508

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: The accent lies on secrets, research, other people’s money, investments, debts, power plays, playing your hunches, lifestyle changes, deep health issues/diagnosis, commitment and consequence. In many ways, the “information stage” of this influence is over. Now it’s pure action, negotiation, taking the plunge. All month (and into early December) beware of legal hassles. Don’t state your opinion too forcefully. The same period favours international travel, education, symposiums, etc. Someone who was ready to make an agreement might withdraw: this process actually began in October. Taurus April 20-May 20: The emphasis remains on relationships – and these are growing increasingly “consequential,” as they start creating sexual, investment or other life-affecting choices between you and another (or others, as in an investment group). You’ll discuss these at length, with “love.” Yet your “partner” in all these has been growing more and more indecisive or evasive. Now, he/she/ they will actually pull back or right out for the rest of November, despite a willingness to talk. Be patient: by December, they’ll be “on board” again, and you’ll glide (or bounce!) toward success! Be ambitious Friday. Gemini May 21-June 20: Quietly, steadily plow through chores. Work, machinery, health, dependents form your main focus. All’s well – though boring. Relationships intensify all November – this could be love or hate, or both. There will certainly be words, you’ll be surprised at someone’s talkativeness (writativeness?). Love is more likely than hate, as an unexpected romantic mood steals over you, likely toward a past amour. Relationships demand diplomacy, but offer (quite limited) opportunity Sunday/Monday. Sex, lust, finances lure, unluckily Tuesday, luckily Wednesday (after dawn). Gentle love Friday/Saturday.

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Pet Services

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3508

Financial Services

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Chase money, buy/sell, find new clients, seek a pay raise. A certain allure settles over you now to late month; it mildly attracts others, makes it easy for you to charm, persuade. Your communications intensify; you’ll be writing, talking, meeting and travelling. These activities link to partnership – e.g., you meet a viable mate while travelling, or you talk more with your spouse, etc. A very important trip might occur, bringing you wisdom, legal, educational or publishing success, taking you to a future mate, etc. But note: BIG relationship opportunities, meetings await you in 2011. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness remain at a yearly peak, so push ahead with valued projects, and/or start new ones. Two secondary changes happen now: 1) your monetary, spending picture, which went from first to second gear last week, now goes to third. For four weeks, your spending (and earning) can be heavily tied to investment or the net worth of your partner. Usually I’d recommend purchasing an investment now, but conditions are unpredictable, so be careful, alert. And 2) love, partnership quietly sink into a private, intimate, indecisive mode. Be patient! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Rest, lie low, remain in the background. The less you are noticed, the better. Usually Nature ensures this, reducing your charisma for a while. But this November a “false energy” inspires and drives you, even sparks flirtations. It could get you in trouble, so think twice before you plunge into action, argument or a big gamble! (Positively, you might rescue someone.) A love affair might start – but it has a volatile, probably unhappy future. If you’re unattached, wait for the first half of 2011, when romance potentials will soar! Shop Wednesday. Sweet acquaintance Saturday.

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Nov. 7 - Nov. 13 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Your social buoyancy continues, but for the rest of November it will serve your ambitions more successfully than your heart. VIPs, bosses, even parents favour you now to Nov. 28, while the same period only aids 1) love that is already established (making couples more private, intimate) and 2) clandestine or verboten affairs. Retreat for a rest Sunday/Monday. Contemplate, plan. Your energy surges Tuesday to Thursday afternoon – charge ahead, make your mark, start important projects. Chase money late Thursday to Saturday – there’s more of it! Possible sensual joy late Saturday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Chase your ambitions, fulﬁl duties, be an exemplary citizen. Your reputation is being tested, observed, made. You’ll feel more hopeful than usual now to November’s end. Your popularity and social entanglements will rise. You might meet an attractive, intellectually lively, charming talker at a social function. But it’s not his/her brain you’re interested in. You might make two, even more, new friends, good ones – Sunday/Monday, or the rest of this month. But retreat Tuesday to Thursday afternoon – rest, plan. Your energy, charisma surge thence to Saturday. Love’s possible this night! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Life has grown mellow, thoughtful lately (well, pretty mellow, as adventure or tension has generally ﬁlled this year – and to some degree, the last seven years). Your ambition zone heats up for the remainder of November – quick action, prompt responses are expected of you, bosses and VIPs are impatient. This trend is heavily laden with the possible fruits of success. Those impatient bosses are also generous; you can translate effort into money! An almost casual discussion could lead to a bigger “account” for you, or to “recapturing” an investment. Your lust rises. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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6508

Apt/Condos

COQ. 3 BR, $950. Avail Now, incls d/w, heat, parking. Call 778-990-7079, 604-521-8249 COQ CTRE 2 br VIEW fp, w/d, fresh, bright, nr everything, np, ns, Nov. 1., $1000. 604-306-9968 COQ CTR, 1 BR, top flr, gas f/p, w/d, d/w, new hardwood flr, u/g prkg, quiet, N/S, lease, refs, $825/mo. Call 778-998-9690 COQ CTR $1050. 2 BR 1 bath end unit, enste w/d, lam flrs, fncd yd, prkg, Immed. 604-931-1762

COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

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

office: 604 936-1225

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq

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

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

6508

Apt/Condos

COQ WW PLAT, 2 BR top flr, 2 baths, lots of closet space, u/g prkg, incls w/d, gas & h/w, $1300. 604-945-0559, 778-549-9500

KING ALBERT COURT

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

604 939-0944

6005

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

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1010 6th Ave, New West

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

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

604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com

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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 Managed by Colliers International

New Westminster

121 - 10th Street

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Richmond

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

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Lots & Acreage

6075

Sunshine Coast

GIBSONS - new post & beam under construction, awesome view, 1/2 acre, 4000sf + 1800sf bsmt + loft, $45/sf. allow extra home, $574,900. 604-720-1445

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

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, QUADLING. 3 BR, 2 lev, all appls, carport, new reno’d. Now. $1490. Pet ok. 604-913-7785

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

3 BR, nr Coq Centre, 2 bath, mtn view, alarm, 2 priv. entry, gas fp, 6 new appls, oak cabinets, bright dining & living room, heavy duty wd, storage, 2 car prkg, incl utils, ns, np, refs. req. Dec 1, $1295, 778-321-4161 or 1-604-860-4181 BBY 1 BR bsmt ste, shower only, shared w/d, nr BCIT, N/P, $600 incl hydro & ht. ABSOLUTELY N/S. Avail Dec 1. 1-604-820-8664

BBY, 7480 17th Ave, 3 BR upper flr. 1550 sq ft. Sh’d w/d. $1500/mo incls utils. No pets. Immed. 604-731-2510 or 604-522-6443 BBY CARIBOO HEIGHTS, 2 BR bsmt, n/s, n/p, no w/d, $850 incls utils, Avail Now, 604-528-6036

BBY, DEER LAKE. 2 BR, grd/lvl. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. Refs. $950/mo incls utils. 604-298-9149

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SUNSET PARK 5870 Sunset Street

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

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West

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

Coquitlam

811 Foster Ave

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

Al Dodimead ACD Realty

(604) 521-0311

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Miscellaneous Rentals

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

Shared Accommodation

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6595

BONSOR APTS

6595-20

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

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

BBY, METROTOWN. Newer 2 BR, full bath. Sh’d laundry. Ns/np. $950/mo incl util. 604-377-8687 BBY N. Near Kennsington Sq, 1 BR bsmt ste, clean. NS/NP. Dec 1. $800 incls utils. 604-298-2774 BBY, near Boundary/Hastings. Semi-furnished 1 BR. W/D, sep entry. Suits mature person. N/S, N/P. $700/mo incl hydro/cable. Avail immed. 604-291-1391

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

BEAUTIFUL 4 bdrm, 4 bath, 3 f/p’s, Upper Eagle Ridge, Coquitlam. Looking for a peaceful, harmonious, health conscience environment? Into holistic health, spiritual / personal growth? This could be your ideal home. Must be mature, easy to get along with, reliable, tidy. No smoking, or blaring TV, $1000/mo utils incl. + $500 deposit. Available Immed. 604-475-0809

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. Bach suite, sep entry, own W/D, suits 1, 685 sf, NS/NP. $700/mo. Immed. 604-202-7588

PT Coq, Southside. 2 BR, upper floor. Full bath, shared w/d. Ns/ np. $850/mo + util. 604-941-7794

PT MOODY 221 Angela Dr. 1 BR grd lev, 900sf, share w/d, prkg, $800 incl utils. Now. Pet ok, n/s. 5mins L’heed Mall. 778-688-2594

8010

Alarm/Security

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8055

Cleaning

White Glove See our ad online at www.canpages.ca

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

1 1/2 YR old t/h,@ Whitetail Lane, 3 br, 21/2 bath, ss appl, he w/d, extra storage, 7500 sqft amenities club, 1 year lease pref Avail Dec 1st. segeland@teus.net NEW WEST Queens Ave, 2 BR T/H, $935/mo, Immed, N/P, quiet complex, 604 522-4123 POCO 2 BR T/H, $755/mo, quietfamily complex, no pets. Avail Now, Call 604-464-0034

RIVERS INLET Townhouses

(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

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Warehouse/ Commercial

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

8060

Concrete

STAMPED CONCRETE

BBY, SOUTH. 1 BR, full bath, private w/d. N/s. $750/mo + 1⁄3 util. Near bus. Immed. 604-435-6087

COQ, COMO LAKE. NEW 1 BR bsmt ste, Own W/D, sep entry, $700/mo + utils, avail Dec 1, Near bus & amens. 604-939-6765

Townhouses Rent

HOME SERVICES

Residential Cleaning Service

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

6605

woodland@rentmidwest.com

BBY S. Portland/Gilley. 2 BR bsmt, shd W/D. NS/NP. Refs. Nov 16. $850 incls utls. 604-431-0238

New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215

NEW WEST QUEENSBORO 1 BR ste, ns/np, $650 incls hydro, cbl & w/d, Now. 778-885-1983

BBY CREST Upper 1200sf, 2 BR, carport, W/D, sundeck. Av Dec 1. $1195 + 60% utls. 604-377-1944

BBY Metrotown, 2 BR bsmt ste, own w/d. Avail now. $800 + 40% heat & own hydro meter. Close to bus stop. NS/NP. 604-779-1658

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

MAPLE RIDGE, 4200 sqft house, main&3 BR above for $1600, and sep. 2 BR base. suite for $800. N/P, N/S. Now! 604 722 9069.

NEW WEST Lrg 2 BR newly reno’d ste, $875 incl utls. Avail Dec 1. NS/NP. 604-522-6088

QUEENSBOROUGH, NEW West 4BR $1150; 3 BR $850; or Whole house $1750; + utils, W/D. 604-515-7875 or 778-829-7675

WHITE ROCK - 15532 Madrona Dr 3 bdrm, HOUSE, quiet st, huge yard, dble garage, 2 yr old roof....$1,388/M Call (604)812-3718 or (604)786-4663

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

NEW HOME, 2 BR, Kingsway & edmonds area, N/s, N/p, immed, $1100 incls util. 604-525-2109

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

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

2 BR bmnst Ste, 14th & 6th Ave, Bby. N/s, N/p, Nov 15, $900/mo incls utils. 604-517-1187 aft 3pm

BBY HOSPITAL area. Updated 1 BR. Shared W/D. $675 + part util. N/s, N/p, immed. 604-433-4714

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

Suites/Partial Houses

N. WEST, Queensborough, 2 BR grnd lev ste, nice & clean, N/s, N/p, $800 incls util. 604-522-0184

PT. COQ, North - 3BR $1600; 1 BR $750; or Whole house $2200; + utils, W/D. 2300 sqft. Quiet st. 604-464-8687

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

6602

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

Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

CALL 604 525-2122 BUILDING LOT, New West. 33’ x 130’. $75,000 in services paid! No HST! 4,240 total sq. feet. Priced to sell! $318,888. 604-726-0677

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

BBY, Deer Lake. 2 BR, sh’d w/d, carport. Suits 1 or 2. $900/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. Now. 604-521-6120

● DIFFICULTY SELLING?●

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

Suites/Partial Houses

POCO, Rancher, 1575 St.Albert. 3 BR, appls, gas f/p, new paint/ carp. Dec1. $1450. 604-671-0701

Just renovated by way of new carpet & paint. Large 1 BR + den. 5 appls, Lease & excellent refs a must.

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

Call Kristen today (604) 786 - 4663

6602

2 BR rancher. $1250 Renovated. West Central. Available 15th Nov, subject to credit checks/references. (604) 626 5844.

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

Call us First! 604-700-4419

We Will Take Over Your Payment Until We Sell Your Property. No Fees.

Houses - Rent

CALL 604 715-7764

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

Expired Listing No Equity High Pymts?

6540

CALL 604 715-7764

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

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

Real Estate

6522

Furnished Accommodation

GARDEN VILLA

320-9th St, New West

❏WE BUY HOMES❏

6020-01

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

VILLA MARGARETA

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

Houses - Sale

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

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

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

ehughes@dominionlending.ca

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

MASSEY PLACE

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

604-612-0407

Duplexes - Rent

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

We Offer Quick Cash For Your House

Don’t settle with only one lender

6515

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

* AT WE BUY HOMES *

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

Apt/Condos

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

Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

REAL ESTATE Real Estate Services

6508

$500.00 FURNISHED bedroom available, Ideal for working persons, students, wknds, int..House is clean and spacious-filipino fam orient. 604-723-4763

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

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

NEW WEST. Reno’d 1 BR New Appl’s etc. No Pets, From $745 inc. HT/HW 604-724-8353

1300 King Albert, Coq

Family Living

6020

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

Friday, November 5, 2010

395-6842

Harmony Home Cleaning & Assistance Excellent attention to detail, organized, efficient. I take careof your home cleaning anderrands, so that you can relax.Honest, reliable & bondable.Make your space beautiful. Call Misti, 778-846-6478 www.harmonyhomecleaning.ca #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

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

30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

Danny 604.307.7722

CONCRETE & ASPHALT

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

LMD Ltd. 604-540-6567

8073

Drainage

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

8075

Drywall

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

Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★

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

GOOD RATES! Exc ref. Reliable & immaculate work. 20 years exp. Res/Comm. Call: 604-525-0688

ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect Contr 97222. 40 yrs exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.

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

Home Services

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

HOME SERVICES

8080

Electrical

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

8087

Excavating

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

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

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

MINI-EXCAVATOR: Lot grading and levelling, concrete removal and demolition. 604-306-8599

8090

Fencing/Gates

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

8130

Handyperson

NEED HELP WITH SOMETHING? CALL ME!

• New Additions • Renovations • General Maintenance • Repairs • Deliveries • Assembly • Need a helping hand? Residential or Commercial Free Est * Insured * Bonded PCO Services 604-406-2006 ★ HANDYMAN★ $30 per hour Call 604-762-6401 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

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

8175

Masonry

STONE WORK

Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone.

604-603-2576

tymerstonework.com

8180

Home Services

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

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

Lawn & Garden

604-464-8600 ext 213

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

8185

Moving & Storage

Fall Specials 3 ROOMS 4 ROOMS $ 279 $359

Top Quality Quick Work Free Estimates

Call Now: 780-6510

1 to 3 Men

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

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~

604-439-9417 #1 PRO Gutter & Roof Cleaning Owner operated since 1995. Insured. Mike 785-1206 A1 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning & Repair from $98. Gutters vacuumed/hand clean. 604-524-0667 Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-420-4800 PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George • 778-859-7793

8130

Free Est 604-779-6978 COQUITLAM

LANDCAPING LTD.

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

ATC LANDSCAPE

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

604-720-2853

www.atclandscape.com

Handyperson

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

8175

Masonry

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

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

COMPLETE HOME RENOS

604-724-3832

★ PAINTING ★ • Pressure Washing • Residential/Commercial • Over 25 years experience

Call Geoff Dann at:

604-782-8665 or 604-944-8665

PRIMO PAINTING No Hassle Quick Work Insured /WCB

604-723-8434

#1 PAY-LESS PRO PAINTING 30 yrs exp. Fall Specials. Int/Ext. Call 24 hrs, 7 days 604-891-9967

www.affordablemoversbc.com

B&Y MOVING • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

604-708-8850

Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

Your first and last call for all your moving needs. Local, Provincial or National www.MontyJsMoving.com Call 604-710-5253 $30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020 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 AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

EXPERTS OF ALL ASPECTS OF PAINTING Brush

Roller

Spray

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

Fully Guaranteed, Worksafe Covered

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

Rubbish Removal

604-RUBBISH

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

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

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

604-728-3009

604-562-5934

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

$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020 DISPOSAL BINS All prices at disposalking.com or call 604-306-8599 WILL HAUL out garages and bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable items are included. 604-936-8583

8309

Tiling

★ Joseph’s Quality Tiles ★ Tile Installation & Supplies. Joe 604-518-0068 or 604-719-2212

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

UNITED VINYL SUNDECKS LTD.

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

SPACE BOOKING For: SPACE BOOKINGS ABBY Rep: LAParsons Ad#: 1278449 All black. Perfect running 2000 Buell condition. Only 10,500 Lightning original km. One of the last motorsabby built byprod John Andres

942-5394

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

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

8250

Roofing

MACROOFING.CA

Plumbing

38/HR! Clogged drains, drips, garbs, sinks, reno’s, toilets, installs, Lic/Ins. 778-888-9184

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

778-237-ROOF (7663)

PLUMBERS

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

8250

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

of JARZ Performance. Super fast and super fun! $6000 obo. Call 604.316.4342.

9135

Parts & Accessories

JEEP OWNERS, PARTS, ACCESSORIES. Huge Stock, Lower Prices, Fast Shipping. Gemini Sales, Burnaby, B.C. (604) 294-2623 ‘Visit our new showroom, Port Moody, BC. (604) 949-0040. Shop Online: www.gemini-sales.com

9145

Scrap Car Removal

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

• 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

Pruning & Shaping Tree Removal Stump Grinding

604-521-7594 604-817-8899

Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

8335

Window Cleaning

BOB’S WINDOW Gets that Clean, Clear Shine No Drops, No Drips, No Streaks Right into the corners! Serving you for over 20 yrs. Also do Gutters 604 588-6938 Edgemont Building Maintenance. Window & Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing. 604-420-4800 WINDOW CLEANING Handyman Services Call Del ★ 604-837-2767

9145

Scrap Car Removal

778.865.5454 CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES FREE TOWING QUICK SERVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE

778.865.5454

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!

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

STEVE TOWING SERVICES Scrap Car Removal. We Pay $$ for all cars. Call 778-316-7960 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1999 DODGE, Dakota, ext. auto, 190kms, new tires, cert. $4450 D9921 Abbots 604-855-6522

604-761-7175 Pays $150 minimum

Tried & True Since 1902

ABC TREE MEN

9155

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

Roofing

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

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

AUTOMOTIVE 2000 BUELL LIGHTNING 1200 by Harley Davidson

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

Tree Services

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

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

www.jkbconstruction.com

Complete renovation service Kitchen & bathrooms Custom cabinets 25 years experience www.jenco-online.info

CERAMIC TILING by prof, 25 yrs exp, qual work F/place, h/w flrs, counter tops. Reas 604-618-2717

782-2474

D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832

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

Residential, Commercial,Apartments

8255

Decks/Patios/ Railings

8200

TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

Kraft Painting & Decorating

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

Greg 604-818-0165 Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring

Tiling

$ BEST RATES $

www.chrisdalehomes.com

• Kitchens • Bathrooms

8309

8315

9130

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

Painting/ Wallpaper

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

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

TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 • bc.moving@gmail.com •

8195

Roofing

Call Bill

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

8250

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

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

Interior/Exterior Specialist

MONTY J’S MOVING

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

Renovations & Home Improvement

604-298-1222

Free Est.

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

8240

D&M PAINTING

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Help protect your yard from Winter. Fall Clean-up & Hedge Trimming Specials. PRE-BOOK for SNOW REMOVAL

Marc 604 315-8954

Magic Star Painting

Interior & Exterior

604-537-4140

Ask About Seniors Discount

Painting/ Wallpaper

Free Est./Written Guarantee

Marc’s Lawn Care ●•●•●

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

* EXCELLENT PRICES *

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

8160

8195

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

2003 FORD RANGER XT, rwd, auto, a/c, 95k, bal of ext warranty, black, canopy, box liner, $6200 or reasonable offer. 604-536-9766

9160

Sports & Imports

Call 778-316-3217

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

2003 ACURA TL-S, 3.2L, V6, new trany, dealer serv’d, loaded, 122K, $12,995, 604-220-7095