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City plans ‘welcome’ event The City of Coquitlam is bolstering its multiculturalism plans, and one of the first new projects is a Welcome to Coquitlam event proposed for September.

The event is designed to “both inform new immigrants and encourage civic involvement in their new community,” states a staff report.

Although the initiative is in the early stages, it might include information on the electoral process, council advisory committees and career opportunities in local government.

Mayor Richard Stewart said the event will likely introduce new immigrants to other amenities like libraries, recreation facilities, seniors centres and arts programs.

“We do have a great many newcomers to our community and there must be a way to explain the city’s services and welcome them properly,” Stewart said. “We want to really try to make them feel part of the community and encourage them to participate in the city.”

Stewart said Coquitlam doesn’t have a dominant second culture, but instead has a diverse representation of people from countries that include Iran, Korea, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines and Mexico.

“We’ve got some really neat diversity and almost an equality of those immigrant groups, so they get to share with each other,” Stewart said. “The best part that the city can do is foster the sharing of cultures.”

Coquitlam’s multicultural heritage began more than a century ago, he added.

“When the FrenchCanadians arrived 102 years ago and were brand new here, they joined the very multicultural community at the time made up of Aboriginals and Scotsmen and  CONT. ON PAGE 4, see IMMIGRANT.

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MAGIC OF MUSIC: More than 400 students from Aspenwood, Ranch Park, Parkland and Anmore elementaries gathered at Aspenwood Elementary Wednesday for a jamboree. Grade 3, 4 and 5 students played the soprano ukulele, the baritone ukulele and the guitar.

Mayor’s casino concerns lessen

Stewart says he now believes Vancouver expansion would not harm Coquitlam Stories by Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com The odds are in Coquitlam’s favour.

With a little luck, the city won’t lose casino patrons if Vancouver council approves the Edgewater Casino expansion.

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart said he’s less concerned about the issue than he was at first.

“Quite frankly, I think it would be a very shortterm effect as some people from Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities try out the new facility,” Stewart said.

“When our casino expanded a few years ago, we know that people from Burnaby tried us out and then went back to the Burnaby facility … The vast majority of the suburbs’ casinos have their cus-

tomer base locally and they don’t go visit a different community’s casino. In the same way, you could build a super Safeway in Richmond and I might go to the grand opening, but I’m still going to shop at my local supermarket.”

Seumas Gordon, spokesperson for the British Columbia Lottery Corp., doubled down with the same message.

“Aside from normal player movement between facilities in the Lower Mainland, which occurs based on marketing and promotions and player preferences, we do not expect significant migration of players from neighbouring casinos to Edgewater,” Gordon said in an e-mail.

“The relocated Edgewater Casino proximity to BC Place and Rogers Arena will access spectators attending major sporting and entertainment events. BC

Place, which will be physically linked to Edgewater, has bookings for 240 event days in the next fiscal [year]. Rogers Arena will bolster visitation as close to 1.5 million hockey fans and concert goers pass through the arena doors each year.”

Meanwhile in Coquitlam, Boulevard Casino generates about $9 million per year for the city — 10 per cent of the casino’s overall profits. Stewart said the money is used only as capital funds, not for operational costs.

“If you structure your government with funds that might not be certain, if you ever take a hit to those funds, then you have to cut services. So if we did lose the revenue, we would still have a whole bunch of wonderful facilities that would continue to  CONTINUED ON PAGE 4, see ‘I WISH WE DIDN’T HAVE.’

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Crash leaves one dead, three injured Alfie Lau editorial@thenownews.com A 20-year-old Port Coquitlam woman is dead and three men are in hospital in serious condition after their car went off an embankment near Simon Fraser University Tuesday evening.

The accident occurred just before 7 p.m., when a small dark-coloured Mazda travelling from SFU went off the road and crashed at Gaglardi Way and University Drive.

No other cars were involved in the collision.

The 20-year-old woman died at the scene. Two male passengers, from Coquitlam and Delta, were taken to hospital, in addition to the 20-year-old driver from West Vancouver.

According to Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Brenda Gresiuk, preliminary indications are the driver was under a driving prohibition and police are looking at charges related to this prohibition.

“This is a tragic, tragic accident,” said Gresiuk, who added that crash reconstruction teams worked on site until past midnight trying to get as much information as possible.

The RCMP are investigating and do not yet know if speed, weather or alcohol were factors in the crash.

Hafaz Panju was one of the first people on the scene. He told the Vancouver Sun that he saw a “badly mangled” car in a forested area and stopped to see if he could help.

Panju said one young man was able to get out of the car and call 911 but three others — two young men and a woman — were trapped inside.

“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Panju, his voice shaking. “It was so disheartening. I wanted to do more to get them out of the car but I couldn’t. I thought we could take out the windshield, but I was worried it might shatter.”

He said two of the victims in the car were unconscious and not responding to him, while the third was able to speak.

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Firefighters survey the wreckage of a car that crashed Tuesday, leaving a Port Coquitlam woman dead.

Panju said he waited until rescue crews arrived with the Jaws of Life and then told RCMP what he knew.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen the car leave the road to call the Burnaby RCMP. Don MacLachlan, director of SFU’s public affairs and media relations department, said Wednesday that he was still getting details about the accident. MacLachlan said there was no confirmation yet as to whether the occupants of the car were SFU students, but the university does have plans in place when tragic accidents like this occur.

“Generally speaking,” he wrote in an e-mail, “when something like this happens, we try to identify the most impacted groups, for example, a cohort of students, a department or a

particular service such as residence.

This may result in individual counselling or group debriefs. We do these for students/staff and faculty for trauma events such as this, usually a few days after the event. Some people prefer to get support from within their own caring community.”

He added that anyone struggling with a traumatic event is encouraged to approach SFU’s health and counselling department for assistance.

The accident comes only four months after a serious car crash further down Gaglardi Way claimed another life.

On Nov. 17, a 22-year-old West Vancouver man died and several others were injured when a 2007 black Pontiac G5 travelling northbound up Gaglardi Way veered into oncoming

traffic and struck a Chevrolet Blazer head-on. A third vehicle was unable to avoid the collision and struck the Pontiac.

The 22-year-old driving the Pontiac G5 died from the injuries he sustained in the crash.

The driver of the Chevrolet Blazer sustained a fractured leg, and her passenger was treated for minor injuries.

The other driver was also treated for minor injuries.

Gresiuk said that in the aftermath of the November accident, a pullout was suggested on the road so that police would have a safe place to monitor traffic and pull over speeding cars if necessary.

In addition, ICBC is planning to put up a speed indicator in the area.

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Port Moody concerned over Metro plan The City of Port Moody is holding an extra council meeting Tuesday to discuss Metro Vancouver’s regional growth strategy.

Council recently rejected the plan, mainly due to transportation concerns about the Murray-Clarke Connector and Evergreen Line.

Mayor Joe Trasolini was the lone supporter.

“If you vote against what’s in front of you without saying what it is specifically that we are against, then … you’re deemed to have accepted the plan,” Trasolini said. “The fact is that transportation is under TransLink, the growth plan is under Metro Vancouver and the two aren’t linked.”

He said Metro Vancouver CAO Johnny Carline

made similar comments at the last council meeting.

“He said if you want to reject this, then what you should do is accept the plan but remove the items you don’t agree with,” Trasolini said.

City staff will bring forward a new resolution on March 15 at City Hall after the finance committee meeting, which will run until about 7 p.m.

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‘I wish we didn’t have casinos,’ Stewart says think they ever thought that it would create such a division financially, and it has.”

In Port Moody, the majority of residents benefit us,” Stewart said. “For example, we just don’t want to see a casino come to their comacquired a new library that will be funded out munity. In a 2004 referendum, voters were of the casino revenues. The new sports faciliasked if they would support a casino located in ties, both at Poirier and at Town Centre Park, the city should the opportunity arise, and 63 are casino-revenue facilities. So we can get per cent voted against the idea. world-class facilities by investing that share of Mayor Joe Trasolini doesn’t the casino profits, and it really expect those opinions to will benefit generations of our change. residents.”

“Port Moody doesn’t supFor Port Coquitlam Mayor “We’ve seen sports Greg Moore, however, this teams move from our port a casino. We can never say never, but there hasn’t been system creates revenue disparcommunity to another any support and I don’t believe ity for municipalities without … because they get that there is any right now.” casinos.

Trasolini said one negative “We do see some of the casino funding.” point is that most people have effects of not having a casino a limited recreation budget. and neighbouring municiIf they spend their money at palities having casino money Greg Moore casinos, then they aren’t able to give out to the communPort Coquitlam Mayor to spend that money on other ity. We’ve seen sports teams forms of entertainment in the move from our community to community. another community because “Then in addition, there’s the addiction. The they get casino funding,” Moore said. addiction is very powerful … You don’t find “We’ve seen non-profits that provide a service in the Tri-Cities not be qualified to receive me gambling because I know that the odds are such that I would be parting with my money,” casino money because they’re located in Port Trasolini said. “But there are some people, Coquitlam. So it starts to create divisions … of course, that see that as a dream, as a way It’s a challenge that I don’t think was ever out of their difficulties. They try it once, a few perceived when the government of the day times, and then all of a sudden they become brought in casino revenue sharing. I don’t  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.

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The Boulevard Casino in Coquitlam generates about $9 million a year for the city. addicted to that dream.”

Stewart agrees.

“I wish we didn’t have casinos in this province. In the ’90s, the decision was made that slot machines and casinos would come. Given that they’re here, I’m glad that we have a casino of our own because that allows us to

share in the profits,” he said. “Casinos do have downsides, and those downsides are personal effects on people and families. I wish the province was doing more on the addictions side of gambling, but given that we have casinos in the province, Coquitlam residents benefit tremendously from the one we have here.”

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Chinese and folks from India.

It continues to evolve because almost all of us are immigrants in culture if not in reality,” Stewart said. “In my own family, my grandmother came from Scotland on my father’s side. My mother’s side

arrived in 1620 in Quebec City from France, but we’re still immigrants.”

Cultural diversity benefits the community as a whole, he said.

“I’m really proud of the reality that people from around the world have chosen Coquitlam. I was born here,

so it’s a different reality for me,” Stewart said. “To not feel welcome in your own country and then to choose Coquitlam from everywhere else in the world, I think a lot of Coquitlam residents would find that somewhat humbling.”

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Despite the challenges, Hardie said TransLink would be willing to work with partners to research the issue if the motion passes.

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going to be looking after all the people coming off the Evergreen Line,’” he said. “They’d have to walk two blocks, but maybe they shouldn’t have to walk two blocks. Maybe it’s a discussion we should have.”

He said Thursday he has been disappointed in the number of washroom amenities available to the public since 1986, when the original SkyTrain Expo line opened for service.

because of cost and security issues.

“At a time when we’re doing our best to sustain service levels, it’s not necessarily an easy choice to make to divert finite resources into providing washrooms, although we know they’d be very good to have,” he said.

“We always tend to default to maintaining the current service and sticking to the core business, of course, which is to move folks.”

Typically, the transportation authority has sought out retailers with washrooms that would manage the facilities themselves. He gave the example of retailers at the Commercial and Broadway SkyTrain stations in Vancouver, which offer restaurants for their customers.

Some stations are by shopping malls and gas stations as well.

“If you’re a patron there, you can certainly use their restroom,” he said, adding that those retailers “will typically keep it to their clientele.”

“So it is there, and for the price of a cup of coffee or side of onion rings, you can get access to it. It’s not as preferable to having a nice, bright restroom right at the station, but we have not been able to work out how to do that and still keep service levels where they want to be.”

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At least one Coquitlam councillor wants facilities at Evergreen Line stations to accommodate riders who gotta go while on the go.

Coun. Neal Nicholson made a notice of motion at Monday’s meeting asking staff to provide a report on options available to provide accessible public washrooms at future SkyTrain stations in Coquitlam.

In an interview Thursday, he said both cities and TransLink must accommodate people to make transit more user friendly, even if it means opening up a throne for commoners.

“If we want to encourage people to use transit, we have to make it convenient for people to use transit. Trips become longer and longer and longer as people commute farther,” he said, adding that current Evergreen Line planning gives the city “the opportunity to improve, make things better.”

Nicholson said the idea came to him as the issue of washrooms in Glen Park was proposed at a committee meeting.

“The response from staff was, ‘If we put public washrooms in Glen Park, we’re

“I understand public organizations’ desire not to get involved. It’s not our job to provide these facilities at the end of the day. They can be challenging. Nasty things can happen in public bathrooms,” he said. “At the same time, there’s a community need.

We’ve all sometimes been in a position where we’re not close to home or close to a friend’s, and there’s nothing that’s available.”

Equally frustrating, he said, is the fact that there are facilities in place at many transit stops and loops — but they aren’t open to the public.

“I’ve heard they have washrooms in SkyTrain stations, but they’re for staff.

They’re locked up. At New Westminster [SkyTrain station], there’s a retailer. Those people certainly have access to a washroom,” he said.

“There’s a washroom building at Coquitlam Centre Station, but there’s locks and keys and it’s for the bus drivers.”

He suggested the capital costs would be built into the Evergreen Line project, and municipalities and TransLink could discuss maintenance arrangements.

TransLink’s Ken Hardie said there are currently no public washrooms at SkyTrain stations and research has shown many transportation systems don’t include facilities

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Hockey game pits students against cops for a cause To enter, students must fill out an application form and submit it to the local club by Friday, March 18. Applications and contest rules are available by e-mailing the Coquitlam Optimist Club at coquitlamoptimists@gmail. com. The Coquitlam contest will be held April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. in Port Coquitlam.

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Coquitlam Confucius Classroom is gearing up to host the 2011 B.C. Chinese Bridge Mandarin Speech Contest for elementary and secondary school students.

The contest is organized by the Young actors on stage consulate general of the People’s Class Act Republic of China in Vancouver Students at Our Lady of the Jennifer McFee in conjunction with the BCIT Assumption School will take to the Confucius Institute and the stage for their musical rendition of Coquitlam Confucius Classroom. the fairy tale Cinderella.

The theme of this year’s contest is The cast and choir, made up of intermediate“Mandarin Chinese: My Story,” which will level students, are set to entertain with colourallow participants to share their own experiful costumes and eye-catching set designs. ences about learning the Chinese language.

Show times are 1:15 and 7:30 p.m. on The competition is divided into two categorWednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March ies — university and secondary/elementary 17 at the school at 2255 Fraser Ave. in Port school. The university competition will be held Coquitlam.

March 19 at the BCIT Confucius Institute in The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for senVancouver, while the secondary/elementary iors and kids under 13. Tickets are available school groups will compete April 10 at the through the school office.

Coquitlam Confucius Classroom at Gleneagle For more information, call 604-942-5522 or Secondary. e-mail info@assumptionschool.com.

The two categories have been subdivided into 14 groups. First-, second- and third-place Optimists host contest winners will be chosen from each group.

“If I were leader of the free world, the first First-place winners will receive a Kindle eissue I would address would be …” reader, second place winners will get a 4 GB That’s this year’s speech topic for the video MP3 player and third-place winners will Optimist International’s 2011 oratorical conwin a 2 GB IPod Shuffle. test.

The consulate general may recommend The contest involves writing a four- to fivewinners to represent Western Canada at the minute speech. Students under 19 as of Dec. Chinese Bridge World Championship in China.

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The registration deadline is midnight on The Coquitlam Optimist Club will award April 3. To register, visit www.internationaled. the local winners $250 for first place, $150 for com/confucious or e-mail Confucius@sd43. second place and $50 for third place. First- and bc.ca. second-place winners can advance to zone and regional oratorical contests. Regional winners Douglas enrolment increases will advance to the Pacific Northwest contest, Enrolment continues to rise at Douglas with an opportunity to win a $2,500 scholarCollege, with a 5.7-per-cent increase for the ship.

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Cell phones are great gadgets. Now, as well as being useful for talking (but not while driving!) and taking pictures, a cell phone can also be a useful tool at the scene of a car accident. It may even turn out to be decisive in the all-too-common situation where a court is faced with the “he said, she said” scenario of two warring parties offering contradictory stories of what happened.

Take this recent case before the B.C. Supreme Court. Jodi J. sued Ms. M for personal injuries stemming from a car accident. Right after the accident, Jodi got out of her car and asked Ms. M if she was OK. Ms. M said that she was sorry, she was lost, she wanted to make a U-turn and the accident was her fault. Rather than write the statement down, Jodi asked if she could record the conversation on her cell phone. Ms. M agreed and repeated what she had said.

At trial, as sometimes happens, Ms. M changed her story. Her lawyer asked the court to keep the recorded statement out of evidence, arguing it was “hearsay” and unreliable. The court held a mini-trial within the main trial to consider this.

Ms. M testified that she had hit her head on the windshield when the accident happened and that she didn’t understand the recording would be used in a lawsuit. She also testified that she didn’t know why she said she was lost, because she wasn’t in fact lost, but was looking for a place to park.

The court decided that the recorded statement was admissible as evidence in the main trial. The fact that Ms. M didn’t know the cell phone recording might be used in a lawsuit wasn’t a legitimate reason for excluding it. The question of how reliable that recording was (given, for example, that Ms. M had said she’d hit her head) could be explored on cross-examination in the trial. In the end, Ms. M was found at fault for the

accident, and Jodi was awarded just over $25,000 as compensation.

If you’re involved in an accident, a cell phone may be very useful to take pictures of the accident scene and the damage to the cars involved, and to record the names and contact information of witnesses. Also, if possible, see if the other person will consent to making a verbal statement on your cell phone.

What else should you do if involved in an accident?

Sometimes shock can mask the pain and symptoms of any injuries (such as a whiplash). So if you’re not sure that you’ve been hurt, go to the hospital, your doctor or your local walk-in clinic for an exam. If you start feeling worse the next day (which often happens with soft tissue injuries), see your family doctor, report all your symptoms and follow their recommended advice.

Also make sure to report the accident to ICBC. An ICBC adjuster will be appointed to handle the case and take a written statement concerning your injuries.

This is done for the benefit of ICBC, and your statement may be used against you later in court (even minor mistakes can be used to discredit you). You should therefore speak with a lawyer first before talking with the adjuster.

With luck you won’t be involved in a car accident.

But if you are, your cell phone could be very handy.

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Funds raised will support cancer research as well as Heritage for Humanity, a student charity that raises money for micro-loans to grow small businesses in countries like Azerbaijan, Haiti and Kenya.

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Pesticide ban situation ‘farcical’ Re: “Coquitlam delays pesticide ban,” Wednesday, March 9.

While some have decided to take the approach of congratulating the City of Coquitlam for taking a step forward in a potential municipal cosmetic pesticide ban, I can’t bring myself to do the same because I actually find this whole process an embarrassment for the community.

Deferring the issue to a committee To The not yet in existence is only delaying what should have been a no-brainer decision back in 2009.

I find it hypocritical that while everyone seems on board with deferring a cosmetic pesticide ban to a committee of experts (even though this committee doesn’t yet have any members), some council members would not meet with the Canadian Cancer Society, who are leaders in knowledge about the effects of cosmetic pesticides on human health.

What is perhaps even more farcical is that the sustainability and environmental advisory committee, who will be providing council with expert advice on

cosmetic pesticides, is going to be chaired by a councillor who, in 2009, said that she did not support a cosmetic pesticide ban in part because some children are allergic to bees and we need pesticides to control the bee population.

Obviously, it being an election year, nobody on council feels comfortable outwardly saying that they do not support a ban, so instead an agreement was made to defer this decision to a commitEditor tee who will come back to council with their expert advice on June 30. So what then?

Perhaps by then Coun. Sekora’s notice of motion to ban notices of motion will have passed, making it impossible for anyone to make a motion to ban cosmetic pesticides.

Seriously, Coquitlam, can we please start making some sensible decisions that might actually benefit our health and environment instead of your campaign funds and bank accounts?

Jane Thomsing Coquitlam

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ine million dollars. That’s about what the City of Coquitlam rakes in from the Boulevard Casino each year.

Shockingly, that number represents just 10 per cent of the facility’s profits. Start adding up the number of casinos in Metro Vancouver, and that $9 million becomes a paltry sum.

Great Canadian Casino, the company that owns the Coquitlam facility, also operates the River Rock in Richmond, as well as facilities at Hastings Park and Fraser Downs racetracks in Vancouver and Cloverdale, respectively. There’s also the so-called Maple Ridge Community Gaming Centre, a refurbished bingo parlour that now includes slot machines.

Rival Gateway Casinos operates the Grand Villa in Burnaby, Starlight in Queensborough and Cascades in Langley. Even if the proposed expansion of the Edgewater Casino in Downtown Vancouver doesn’t go ahead, that’s five large-scale casinos, two racetrack facilities and one upgraded bingo parlour.

If the Boulevard Casino — which is not the largest in the region — pulls in about $90 million in profits each year, how much money in total are Metro Vancouver residents losing to games of chance?

Casinos are easy targets. They’re housed in huge buildings on main thoroughfares. But what about all of the money being poured into online gaming — the province has set the weekly limit at $10,000 per gambler, a frighteningly large sum. And don’t forget lotteries.

For most, gambling is harmless entertainment. But for those prone to addiction, it’s anything but. With all of the money cities, the province and private corporations are sucking out of residents’ pockets, it’s time more is done to help those whose lives have been destroyed by “gaming.”

We’re tired of seeing news reports about casinos continuing to let addicted gamblers in, despite those desperate people signing up for voluntary self-exclusion. Then again, it seems the biggest gambling addict of all is the province, so maybe it’s no surprise that desperate people, who contribute so much to the bottom line, don’t get the help they need.

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To make matters worse, the few awards available rior to my first day of Grade 12, I was under often target the same pool of people: humanitarthe impression that achieving a high grade ians and “A” students. As a firm supporter of young point average and getting accepted into a well philanthropists and those who have earned strong sought-after and fulfilling post secondary program academic standings, I am able to understand the were the goals of high school’s gleaming, beckoning logic behind this intention. However, it completely final year. Unfortunately, I have come to find out negates all those who do not participate in “makthat this measly accomplishment is only the begining the world a better place” (in a prening. determined sense) and are not innately It’s no revelation that the cost of unicapable of solving advanced calculus versity tuition has skyrocketed in recent equations in their sleep. Rather than years. We, as students, are reminded of celebrating greatness, we choose to this cancerous, dream-crushing fact on define it in an extremely limited way. an all-too-regular basis. Unfortunately, We, as Canadians, often consider our it has become such an assumed reality own country to be the leader in equal that scholarships, previously thought of as line-jumper passes for jocks and added My Generation opportunity, but, as I’ve come to discover, when academia is concerned, we’re bonuses for the normal folk, have also not exactly on top of our game. In some become required expectations.

Justine LeRose countries, such as Sweden for example, They are presented in the most certain institutions offer college educaunthreatening manner — like an easily tion to students completely tuition free. The simple discoverable treasure clearly buried in the backyard. yet exceptionally beneficial system is based on the We’re constantly reminded of the large amount of premise that the right to higher learning should not cash that goes unrewarded year after year due to only be available to those with above-average fiscal too few applicants. It’s not until these contests stop being the bullet points on a PowerPoint presentation means.

This past month, after a significant amount of that the notion of “that will never be me” quickly floats away. Somehow, watching a multitude of over- procrastination, I decided to take the chance and tackle my first application at long last (three days achievers fill out the same application makes your before the due date, to be exact.) The essay portion pathetic paper seem like less of a shoo-in.

essentially requested a flattering description of a historic public figure. The challenge at hand led me to quickly type up an elaborate and “personalized” string of praise for a man I hadn’t heard of until that very week.

As a result of this experience, it’s only fair to wonder how this kind of process can possibly help locate a deserving candidate for financial aid. In my opinion, it only successfully highlights an outstanding capability of blindly kowtowing to authority, which, I assure any skeptics, has never been one of my strong suits. That being said, I don’t know that I’d be able to maintain the same jaded point of view if I happened to win the award.

Evidently, scholarships have become stress-inducing projects used to cause unnecessary self doubt among already self-conscious young people.

An initiative that once began as a monetary congratulation of a job well done now stands as yet another strategy for classifying worthy and unworthy students. As the deadlines quickly approach, it is unlikely to see any drastic change in the system this semester, but perhaps future grad classes will be able to make “cents” out of it.

Justine LeRose is a Grade 12 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary.

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New bylaw needed Re: “Noise complaints prompt city to look at changing bylaw,” Wednesday, March 2.

Kudos to Port Coquitlam for limiting sound levels from heat pumps. A noise bylaw such as this is long overdue in most communities. I would like to see even more control placed on these invasive pieces of machinery. The City of Nanaimo had the foresight in 2006 to establish a bylaw that requires property owners to install heat pumps at the back of their homes, at least 4.5 metres away from their side property lines. Guidelines on installation and sound level limitations would protect neighbours from a sound invasion such as I have been faced with.

We live in Port Moody, and have been suffering the constant droning and vibration from a heat pump that our new neighbour installed under our bedroom windows a mere 20 inches from our property line and six feet from a bedroom window (they have no windows along this corridor).

Although there is ample space in this neighbour’s backyard to locate a heat pump, they wanted it out of sight and out of their earshot.

Otherwise, why wouldn’t they have put it next to their other property line where their family’s bedrooms are located?

The hum from this supposedly very quiet pump is so pervasive and loud that we can hear it even with our double-glazed windows

tightly closed. The sound vibrates throughout our entire upper floor, disturbing our household.

We don’t have the luxury of airconditioning; we have no choice in the summer but to open our windows. With the heat pump running 24/7 to keep their home cool, how are we to sleep? I certainly am not willing to wear earplugs so my neighbours can enjoy reduced heating bills and air conditioning.

I am distraught at the realization that should my neighbour be allowed to keep the pump in its current location, our quality of home To The life will forever be changed. We moved to Port Moody for its quiet beauty.

I picture myself outside in the summer watching the birds in the forest, sipping my morning coffee, reading the paper — and listening to my neighbour’s heat pump. It is a depressing and demoralizing vision, but one that may be too true if this is not resolved.

It certainly doesn’t have to be this way: A community-minded, considerate neighbour on our street recently installed a similar heat pump in her yard. She specifically placed it as far away from all her neighbours as possible to the detriment of her own garden space. She could easily have placed it in a narrow corridor on the other side of her home where it would be out of sight, but she knew the sound might impact

her neighbour — and that was unacceptable to her. The loss of the garden space, she says, is nothing compared to maintaining good relationships with her neighbours.

I hope that Port Moody’s bylaws will be updated soon so that they will not permit a large piece of noisy industrial machinery to be placed so close to a neighbouring home to protect residents from a stressful situation such as ours.

With heat pumps gaining popularity and being advertised so widely along with incentives from BC Hydro to install them, something has Editor to be done to safeguard homeowners from the anxiety, loss of sleep and noise pollution they cause.

At whose cost are they being installed? It seems to me that the pump owner saves money and their neighbours pay the price.

I can only hope that my neighbour comes to his senses and realizes that personal relationships are what matter and does the right thing by moving the pump to his backyard, where it should have been installed in the first place.

Kelly Selden Port Moody

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years ago. This referendum will cost millions, and its sole purpose is for her to garner public support before she calls an election. The referendum could be presented as a plebiscite when an election is called, negating the need for the electorate to go to the polls twice.

Some caveats should be tied to this referendum, because when the government loses millions in revenue from the loss of the HST, there will be consequences: cuts to many programs/services — not to mention the possible return of hundreds of millions the feds gave to the province to implement the HST. Asking the people if they want to get rid of a tax is comparable to your dentist asking if you would like to have some anesthetic before he pulls out your wisdom teeth. It’s a no brainer.

I wonder how much discord this is going to cause within the ranks of the present Liberal government?

Many have worked hard to implement and convince the electorate this is a good tax and will be beneficial to the province. This is not going to be a touchy-feely group of people. It sounds a lot like the Liberal party Christy abandoned a few years ago.

Only one question remains in my mind: What is going to be the payoff to Pamela Martin for her support of Ms. Clark? My bet is that she will be given a position as public liaison or press secretary.

Neil Swanson Coquitlam

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Film festival and flamenco dance on tap

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The Karen Flamenco Dance Company will add some Latin flavour to William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet at Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Theatre on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

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The Karen Flamenco Dance Company will perform a Latininspired rendition of Romeo and Juliet at the Terry Fox Theatre on Sunday, a performance that will come complete with live flamenco guitar and narration courtesy of magician and storyteller Gerardo Avila.

Flamenco’s version of the Shakespeare tragedy is set in turn of the century Mexico, where the story plays out amid bandidas, mystical gypsies and flaJohn menco-styled dance steps.

Scheduled from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., the show costs $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets will be made available at the door on a first come, first served basis.

Club, the festival is dedicated to putting the spotlight on some of Canada’s best filmmakers, whether they’re established or not.

Tickets cost $7, plus a $5 annual membership to the Port Moody Film Society.

For more info, see www.pmfilm.ca

Patchwork storytelling

Joy Kirkwood’s method of piece by piece storytelling will serve as the focal point behind one of two new exhibits at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts starting this Thursday.

Kurucz Using mixed media sculptures and acrylics paintings to get her point across, Kirkwood first combines found items with silks and other materials before transferring those ideas onto a painting canvas.

“The stories told are diverse; some odd or amusing, others Film Festival returns to Port Moody about travels, dreams or releasing light into the world,” The 11th annual Port Moody Canadian Film Festival is under- Kirkwood said in a press release. “Whether in word or image, the narrative creates a place where ideas can be shared, adapted, way now, and will continue through until Sunday at the Inlet changed and retold as part of the fabric of life.”

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The two exhibits run Thursday, March 10 to April 9.

What about love?

Theatre Students from Douglas College will use both Shakespeare and audience members to tackle questions around of one of most basic and complex human emotions.

Featuring four Tri-Cities residents in the cast — Andrea Ashton, Jonathan Hamilton, Sarah Canero and Erica Heim — the college’s production of Twelfth Night runs March 11 to 19.

“In Shakespeare plays there’s no process to falling in love,” said Thrasso Petras, the play’s director, in a press release. “It’s ‘I see, I love.’ Young people today are very much ‘I see, I think about, I’m not sure, I’ll talk to my friends.’ It’s complicated.”

The production will also feature cast members directly interacting with the audience, posing questions around the motivations behind falling in love.

Twelfth Night will be staged at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, located at 4100-700 Royal Ave. in New Westminster. Tickets range in price between $8 and $15.

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PoCo Mayor Greg Moore celebrated a year ago when he officially opened the Coast Meridian Overpass, which won a provincial award earlier this month. He says the award is proof the overpass was “the right project” to build.

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PoCo overpass wins award Port Coquitlam’s Coast Meridian Overpass (CMO) received a prestigious engineering award, almost a year to the day after opening to the public on March 7, 2010.

The city’s largest-ever transportation project, the 580-metre-long cable-stayed structure received an award of merit in the transportation category at the Consulting Engineers of British Columbia (CEBC) awards gala in Vancouver recently. The annual CEBC awards celebrate technical excellence and innovation in engineering.

“We’re very pleased — there were some pretty impressive projects in the running this year,” Mayor Greg Moore said in a press release. “It’s nice to be recognized for innovation — it shows the magnitude, scale and complexity of the project. It’s also very complimentary of our staff’s hard work to build a bridge like that, on the engineering side, the financial side, and other areas of our organization.”

The award nomination was submitted by the project’s design-build contractor, SNC-Lavalin Contractors (Pacific) Ltd. The CMO was one of 15 finalists in the transportation category, and one of two award of merit recipients, along with the Alaska Highway Slope Stabilization Project Kilometre 965.

The winner of the award of excellence was the $300-million Sheikh Zayed Bridge in the United Arab Emirates, a project engineered

by a B.C. firm. Two particular CMO engineering innovations impressed the CEBC judges, according to the press release: • The CMO was the longest push-launch bridge structure in North America. One at a time, five span sections weighing up to 1,500 tonnes were inched into place with hydraulic jacks and rollers, secured by cables attached to the 25-metre-tall steel pylons. The largest span piece was 125 metres long.

• The complexity of the cable-stayed design allowed for a two-metre reduction in the depth of the beams.

The $135-million CMO project, which took two years to construct, bridges the north and south sides of the community with four travel lanes, sidewalk and bicycle lanes. Spanning the Canadian Pacific Railway yards, the project also brought extensive road and intersection improvements to surrounding roads.

Moore noted that a year after the CMO opened, the community is still seeing the positive benefits of the improved connections and reduced traffic gridlock.

“It speaks to the importance of the project to the community, and of building the right project,” he said.

The CEBC awards began 21 years ago and have grown into the most prestigious awards for consulting engineers in the province.

For more information on the CMO, visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/cmo.

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Naturalists host heron walks

On Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 27 at 9:30 a.m., local naturalists will lead great blue heron walks at Colony Farm Regional Park.

The walks will last for approximately two hours, according to a press release.

They will depart from the parking lot at the end of Colony Farm Road, which intersects with Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam.

Registration is not required, and there is no charge to attend.

People are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars, if possible.

Because herons are large birds and easy to identify, this walk is suitable for young families.

The walk will focus on great blue herons, but the leaders will also point out the many other species of birds that can be found at Colony Farm. While most migratory birds will arrive to nest only in April or May, sunny weather in late March might offer the possibility of sighting swallows, which are typically the first migratory species to appear.

The herons at Colony Farm are now preparing for nesting by gathering in a large group.

Most of the year, herons are solitary hunters that search for food in local creeks and along shorelines.

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Great blue herons perch on nest boxes at Colony Farm.

Over the winter, herons use the fields at Colony Farm for feeding on frogs, voles and mice when creeks are frozen and fish are scarce. As spring approaches, the behaviour of the herons changes and they start to spend time together in groups, presumably to help them select mates for the upcoming nesting season.

The mouth of the Coquitlam River supports one of the largest great blue heron colonies in the Lower Mainland. Colony Farm Regional Park is always a wonderful place for birdwatching, but late March is an especially interesting time to view the herons, the naturalists say.

For more information, see www.bmn.bc.ca.

Kids get creative on spring break The Coquitlam Public Library will host an art-related program this spring break, aimed at children six and older and their parents.

On Wednesday, March 23, local artist Masha Levene will help kids create their own jazzy book/art memento. Kids need to bring photos of themselves, friends or family, and all other supplies will be provided.

This program is free of charge, but space is limited.

The Poirier branch (575 Poirier St.) program will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

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The return of the cute Italian David Chao editorial@thenownews.com Get ready to live the dolce vita, Canada — the Fiat 500, also known as the “Cinquecento,” will be on streets here soon.

There’s been a lot of talk and speculation about this little car, and now we’ll see how it does in North America.

The Italian mini car is the current Car of the Year in Europe, and early indicators of interest from buyers in Canada appear to be very positive. The official website (www.fiatcanada.com) got 60,000 hand-raisers interesting in buying the new 500 and a pre-sale of the first 500 (of the Fiat 500) sold out in just 12 hours.

The Italian auto giant will sell its urban runabout through selected Chrysler dealerships, all of whom are making a significant investment in buildings. Fiat currently holds a 25-per-cent stake in Chrysler and effectively runs the corporation. Indirectly, you’re also a stakeholder in Chrysler, as the Canadian government also holds a 2.9-per-cent share.

The good news is that Chrysler has turned out to be a good investment and returned to solvency in 2010 with a tidy $565-million profit. Over the next two years, the financial plan is to repay all of the company’s government loans or investments and go back to being a publicly traded company again.

The Fiat 500 has city-friendly proportions and is at its best when asked to negotiate a tight parking spot or weave through congested city traffic. It comes in three models, and buyers get to choose from a choice of 14 exterior colours and 11 interior combinations.

The 500 is powered by a new 1.4-litre engine with a “multi-air” technology invented by Fiat.

The intake side of its four-valve combustion chamber can control both duration and lift of valve operation, in addition to timing.

Another difference is that it’s achieved via high pressure hydraulic activation using the engine oil. The result is more power and better fuel economy. Fiat claims the 500 can drive 780 kilometres on a full tank of gas, and it can hold 40 litres of fuel.

The Cinquecento was last sold in Canada 27 years ago. The design of the new car pays homage to that same little car, which was introduced to Italians all the way back in 1957.

That was a time when the country was still struggling to emerge from the aftermath of the Second World War and the Cinquecento played a significant role in that recovery.

So the new Fiat 500 is a blend of emotional heritage, a high level of standard features and rational appeal that have been combined with modern Italian style, technical brilliance and an affordable price.

The base price of $15,995 for the Pop edition is about $4,000 below the Mini Cooper, the car that Fiat people see as its primary competitor in the Canadian market. The variety of paint colours available is very impressive.

Overall, the new Fiat 500 is fun to drive, cleverly designed, and fuel efficient with an upbeat attitude, a lot of character — and it’s priced to compete.

The North American edition is made at a Chrysler plant in Mexico, and they should start arriving at local dealers anytime now, but expect about a six-to eight-week delay between order and delivery.

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Click and Clack Tom and Ray Magliozzi Dear Tom and Ray: OK, I have two sons of opposite disposition, but who are great friends anyway. We do as much work on cars as we can to save money and maintain some sense that we haven’t been made entirely useless by today’s technology. Alexis (No. 1 son) reads manuals carefully. Tad (No. 2 son) uses them as flat surfaces for tools. Recently, we replaced a water pump on Alexis’ 1998 Saturn SW. We successfully replaced the water pump after only several hours of struggling with bolts at high torque in small places. But while Alexis was reading the manual, Tad and I punctured his right front CV boot with a screwdriver.

A little grease oozed out. The car has 386,400 kilometres on it. Do we need to replace the entire joint, as some repair shops suggest? How about a little glue, as some websites recommend? By the way, who is correct when it comes to reading manuals? Tad and Alexis would like to know.

Larry RAY: Given that the car has 240,000 miles on it and you punctured the CV boot with the tip of a screwdriver, and not a KitchenAid heavy duty mixer, I’d try the glue first.

TOM: Here’s how you do it: First, clean the boot. Use Brake-Kleen (which you can buy at any auto-parts store) or some rubbing alcohol, and with some paper towels, make sure the area around the puncture is totally free of dirt and grease.

RAY: Once you’ve gotten all the grease off, put a dollop of RTV silicone adhesive right over the slit in the boot and let it dry for 24 hours.

TOM: Put enough RTV on there so that it bridges the hole, but not so much that it will make the CV boot unbalanced when it’s spinning at high speeds. And then drive it for a few days, and hope for the best.

RAY: If it doesn’t work, you’ll know, because it’ll sling grease all over the place. If that happens, you’ll need to replace the boot. But rather than replace the boot, I’d just replace the whole axle.

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Volkswagen changes tune to good car for right price the Jetta retains the German feel that separates it from its American and Asian counterparts.

David Chao editorial@thenownews.com For the past two decades, the story on the Jetta has been the same thing: “good car, too expensive.”

Jetta owners loved their German-engineered compact sedans dearly, but in comparison to less-expensive Honda Civics and Toyota Corollas, it was difficult to compete directly on price alone. As a result, the Jetta settled into something of a niche role, with a loyal fan base and host of admirers, while the Civic and Corolla dominated sales.

For its part, Volkswagen seemed fine with that.

Preferring to position the Jetta as a premium alternative, the automaker decided to sell it alongside the City Jetta, which was essentially the previous model at a lower price.

However, that strategy — while intriguing — could only go so far in a segment that has gotten increasingly competitive in recent years. With a new crop of value-priced compacts arriving for 2011, headlined by exciting new entries such as the Chevrolet Cruze and Hyundai Elantra, Volkswagen had to reconsider the Jetta sales model.

The result is a brand new, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta that sells for just $15,875, which is a significant drop from the 2010 model’s $22,000 starting price. And while the redesigned, sixth-generation sedan is an excellent car, that price reduction is what makes it a potential game changer.

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The 2011 Jetta offers sleek styling at a reasonable price that could convert the most thrifty window shopper. upmarket appeal, it’s now priced like the mass-market compacts to which it’s been compared.

There’s only one major sticking point, and you’ll find it under the hood. In order to get the price down, VW has equipped Jettas below $20,000 with its decades-old two-litre inline-four, which produces a subcompact-like 115-hp and 125 lb-ft of torque. To get the excellent 2.5-litre inline-five that served as the base engine in last year’s model, you have to spend $21,000.

Mind you, consumers who have always wanted a Jetta (but ended up with something else) can finally justify the purchase — and that’s really the point. Volkswagen has taken the Jetta closer to what it once was, without compromising what it has

become. That alone will turn window shoppers into owners.

Design

The best overall descriptor for the Jetta is “simple,” and with that goal in mind the designers have done a fantastic job. It’s a very elegant car, with clean lines and pleasing proportions. Though some consumers might find it a bit too generic for their tastes, it’s very easy on the eyes.

A prominent badge and trademark grille treatment clearly define the Jetta as a Volkswagen, but there’s a decidedly Audi-ish feel to it

that’s particularly noticeable in the back, from the curve of the rear deck to the shape of the tail lamps.

Inside, the Jetta continues the simple styling with a business-like interior that isn’t fancy, but comes across as very well organized and comfortable.

Performance

The base two-litre inlinefour generates 115-hp and 125 lb-ft of torque, while the 2.5litre inline-five pushes 170hp and 177 lb-ft of torque.

Both engines get a five-speed manual or a six-speed auto-

matic. Down the line, the turbocharged two-litre from the previous model will return (good for 200-hp), along with a 1.4-litre hybrid powertrain with 150-hp and a seven-speed direct-shift gearbox.

Of course, what many people really want in their Jetta is VW’s turbocharged TDI two-litre diesel, producing 140-hp and 236 lb-ft of torque and connected to a sixspeed manual or direct-shift gearbox. Handling is reasonably good, but the steering is a tad light for my taste and doesn’t provide much road feedback. On the bright side,

Bowing somewhat to North American tastes, the Jetta has increased in size, both inside and out. There’s lots of room in both the front and back seats, and the trunk is impressively large for a compact car.

Controls are logically placed and easy to use, but it would have been nice to see the stereo display located at the top of the dashboard in plain view, instead of the two large vents taking up space.

As interesting as the base Trendline trim might be for under $16,000, it’s hard to recommend a car that doesn’t include air conditioning or remote keyless entry. The Trendline plus adds these features, while cruise control shows up on the Comfortline.

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Corn attracts raccoons to backyard veggie gardens “I’m a rookie at gardening and I thought about turning part of my backyard into a veggie patch. But I’ve talked to a few people who say, ‘Don’t bother unless you can construct a fortress to stop squirrels, raccoons, birds, etc.’

Is it worth the bother?”

Bill Magee Vancouver Animal and bird problems vary from one neighbourhood to another and from year to year. For instance, raccoons living under your neighbour’s veranda could cause you huge garden problems. Once they’re discovered and removed, the crisis may vanish.

Many gardens in Vancouver grow vegetables successfully with little evidence of fort-

resses. I wonder how many of the people who say “Don’t bother” have gardened within a couple of blocks of your home. It would be useful to talk to these close neighbours and find out exactly when they had trouble, what form it took, what got eaten and what didn’t.

You’d be wise to avoid planting corn. Raccoons love corn and if they discover it in your garden they will look around for whatever else is edible. They can eat all kinds of vegetables and berries, but that doesn’t mean they will.

If they can find tastier food in the neighbourhood, they’ll go for that instead.

If you have a dog that spends time outside, raccoons may be reluctant to visit. Dog

more by digging for worms droppings are said to deter raccoons. A wire fence set into and grubs than by actually eating raw vegetables. But the soil with a floppy top secanything that deters raccoons tion that’s bent outward can should deter skunks too. protect against raccoons, but Birds are often it’s the kind of more of a problem “fortress” that will to seeds and seedharbour weeds lings, but this can and prevent you be prevented by a from gaining easy long half-circle of access to your small-mesh wire vegetables. laid on the row One gardener and blocked at told me some Branching Out each end. Later, years ago that a the wire can be motion-activated Anne Marrison placed upright sprinkler (which and staked at each sprays water end to support peas. with an alarming whooshing Bird netting protects bersound) kept raccoons away ries well, but birds are so from her pond. This should beneficial in the garden some deter skunks too. Lee Valley gardeners decide to share with Tools lists it. them. Agricultural fleece proSkunks damage gardens

tects against insects and birds.

It’s useful, but to justify the cost it should be kept clean and unripped so that you can use it for several years.

Squirrels are capable of eating vegetables, but often don’t if there are well-stocked bird feeders and tasty bulbs around.

Dry summers when squirrels need moisture seem to prompt them to experiment.

After ignoring my summering-outside Christmas cactus for years, they suddenly began eating them down to little

stubs. We have a lot of squirrels, but they still don’t eat any vegetables — though they do bury nuts around them.

You might want to go ahead with a very small test patch garden and see what happens.

Aside from the wildlife situation, a small garden will give you an idea of the time commitment involved.

• Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions.

Send them to her via amarrison@shaw.ca.

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New board members at heritage society The Coquitlam Heritage Society has a new chair.

The society held its annual general meeting on March 3, and elected Craig Hodge to the position, according to a press release.

A strong community volunteer, Hodge was former president of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and served on the board of the BC Chamber of Commerce for six years. He was responsible for collecting the historical photographs for the book Coquitlam: 100 Years and also worked as an editor on that publication.

He has lived in Coquitlam for 45 years.

On behalf of the 2011 Coquitlam Heritage Society board, which includes vice-chair Hazel Postma, secretary Anna Tremere and treasurer Chris Worsley, as well as Richard Rainey, Rhian Piprell and Don Cunnings, Hodge expressed his appreciation to outgoing president and chair Ralph Banni.

“Ralph has done a first-rate job of leading the society and Mackin House Museum over the past three years,” Hodge said.

“He has made a valuable contribution to the preservation of Coquitlam’s heritage.”

Board member Fred Carey also stepped down after serving three years.

The Coquitlam Heritage Society is responsible for operating Mackin House Museum, Coquitlam’s only museum. For more information, visit www.coquitlamheritage.ca.

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ne effective parenting approach can make each of us happier if we apply it to our daily lives.

A great strategy we used when our kids were small was to catch them being good. We would smile and compliment them when they did something thoughtful, generous or kind.

Not only did this reinforce good behaviour, but it made our home a more positive place. Each day, we saw the best in them, and I’m sure this helped them see the best in themselves. Parents shouldn’t underestimate the power of their words. Long after childhood, positive or negative statements continue a conscious and subconscious dialogue that shades the thoughts and feelings Health Wise of grown children.

Obviously, put downs and negative Dr. Davidicus Wong generalizations about character and ability can erode a child’s budding self-esteem with a cascade of emotional and relationship issues downstream, trickling into every aspect of that child’s future life.

Less obvious is the effect of excessive criticism that is not balanced by positive reinforcement. It is like the difference between optimism and pessimism. Is your cup half full or half empty? Is your kid half good or half bad? The reality of the present is exactly the same, but the difference is in our outlook and our behaviour. If we see more of the positive, we can make the most of it and bring more into the future.

As parents seizing the best in our children, we become more positive and optimistic. We can leverage our children’s strengths to work with their challenges. We create a more appreciative atmosphere for the whole family, and this will shape our children’s evolving mindscape.

Now we all know that our own lives are not smooth sailing.

We each get a mixed bag of good and bad moments in each day.

Even on your bad days when it seems as if everything is going wrong and during those long stretches in your life when you’re coping with loss or overwhelmed with stress, there will be moments when life does give you a break.

The light turns green just before you reach the intersection (and no one is running the red light). The last pair of shoes is just your size. You get to the parking meter before the time has run out. You find a parking spot with an hour left on the meter.

Someone lets you ahead in line. You get a day off and the sun is shining. A stranger smiles at you. Another driver lets you merge into his lane. You hear your favourite song in an elevator. No one else is in the elevator so you can sing and dance to it if you want. The elevator doors open before you have a chance to wait and you make it to your floor without a stop. Your kid is in a cuddly mood and feels like giving you a hug. You run into an old friend you haven’t seen in a long time.

These great things don’t happen all the time, but some good or great things do happen to you each and every day. When you’re having a bad day or passing through a tough stretch when life hasn’t been treating you so well, you may not be primed to notice these little breaks.

Your happiness exercise for today: Make a point of catching life when it’s good to you. I guarantee you’ll notice that your day will go better than you thought.

You’ll be happier. Your life will be happier.

CDC issues warning The BC Centre for Disease Control is warning the public not to consume watermelon jelly prepared by Jamnation Fine Foods that was sold in 120 ml-sized jars. This jelly was sold at charity booths in various locations in British Columbia in 2010. It may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacterium may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

“The signs and symptoms of botulism cover a wide spectrum,” explains Dr. Eleni Galanis, physician epidemiologist with BCCDC, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority.

“Symptoms can begin anywhere from six hours to one week after someone has eaten food containing the toxin.”

Symptoms may include blurred vision, slurred speech and difficulty swallowing — as well as muscle paralysis that moves progressively down the body, affecting the arms first, then the legs. Botulism can also trigger paralysis of the breathing muscles, which can result in death unless assistance with breathing is provided.

“We’re concerned that this product may still be in the homes of consumers as jellies can be stored and consumed long after they are purchased,” said Sion Shyng, food safety specialist at the BCCDC. If you have consumed this product and have symptoms compatible with botulism, call the 24-hour HealthLink BC line at 811, contact your physician or view the BC HealthFiles on botulism at www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles.

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Wine

Okanagan and foreign wineries offer something new for spring

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Summerhill Winery from Kelowna has First up, I sampled the premium blended released the 2008 Organic Pinot Gris. It disred wine from Mission Hill, the 2007 Oculus. plays a melange of lemon and citI have found that the Oculus conrus notes with a green apple taste. tinues to improve, with the 2007 A bit of creamy texture on the release being no different. It has palate balances the bright acidity red cherry, blackcurrant, cinnain this wine. Another Summerhill mon, nutmeg, dark chocolate and offering is the 2009 Ehrenfelser, a cedar notes on the nose. The palate perfumed mix of apricot, tangerine exhibits smooth and polished tanand floral that reveals a creamy nins, warm spice and good acid to and soft texture and finish. tannin balance and structure. The Wine Sense I usually don’t review ciders, but finish is medium long with smoky I was recently struck by the quality notes, and the wine is well-balJohn Gerum of a cider from Vancouver Island. anced overall.

Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse beverages are Cristalino Jaume is a sparkling wine from 100 per cent organic, and Sea Cider is made Spain. Made in the traditional Champagne from the Pipin apple — it has the smell and method of secondary fermentation in the taste of sweet apples and honey. It is slightly bottle, this wine is well priced for its quality. off-dry, and has an elegant creamy mouth Fresh yeast, baked apple and lemon scents feel. The other cider I tasted was the rum oak lead to a bright and creamy mouth feel. The barrelled aged Sea Cider. This is a blend of wine has hints of more citrus and brioche on different apples and has an interesting copper the finish, and is a great sparkler for Easter colour. Along with apples and honey, it shows brunch. brown sugar and toffee flavours. It is well balAn Italian gem retailing for about $17 is anced and not too sweet or acidic. Try a few the 2008 Monte Antico, Toscana from Italy. of these this coming spring and explore some The wine is a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and wines that are off the beaten track.

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Consumer Affairs

BBB issues warning about debt settlement companies

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s government officials continue to warn that many Canadians are carrying too much personal debt and may get burned when interest rates rise, the Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC and the Credit Counselling Society are advising consumers to exercise care when looking for a debt settlement service.

“Offers to help reduce monthly payments and settle your debts can be very enticing,” says Lynda Pasacreta, BBB president and CEO. “But it’s important to understand what the implications are and the track record of the company before entering into any agreement to negotiate your debt.”

In the last two months, numerous companies identifying themselves as debt settlement experts or credit counsellors have begun advertising in the Lower Mainland, according to a press release, prompting hundreds of inquiries to the BBB. One of those companies, a Florida-based organization called the Vortex Debt Group Inc., has been aggressively promoting its debt negotiation services. However, the company has a D rating with the BBB, based on 35 complaints filed against it.

Another company, California-based Cambridge Life Solutions Inc., has established a mailing address in Vancouver and has already generated more than 300 inquiries from consumers in just over a month. Both companies offer debt settlement services and require the majority of their fees to be paid in advance of negotiating consumers’ personal debt with creditors.

Scott Hannah, president and CEO of the Credit Counselling Society, a nonprofit organization, advises that “consumers need to carefully consider all viable options to resolve their financial difficulties and the longterm impact of these options before choosing a course of action.”

“Debt settlement is not always in the best interest of the consumer,” says Hannah.

“The financial fallout — in

the form of damaged credit ratings that take years to rebuild or recourse by creditors — can be devastating.”

Before agreeing to allow a third party to negotiate your debt with creditors, the BBB and the Credit Counselling Society recommend consumers ask the following questions to ensure that they’re dealing with the right company and getting the best guidance: • Is the company licensed and regulated by a government body in B.C.? In British Columbia, Consumer Protection BC licenses and regulates all credit counselling and debt settlement organizations by issuing debt collection and debt pooler licences. Consumers can find out if an organization has a good reputation by checking with the BBB or Consumer Protection BC. If a company is not regulated, consumers have little recourse if something goes wrong.

• How do the company and its representative get paid, and do they still get paid if they are unsuccessful at negotiating a debt settlement for you?

If a for-profit company insists on payment upfront before reviewing your finances, or pays its representatives on commission, you may not be receiving the best advice on dealing with your debt. Keep in mind that debt negotiating companies cannot guarantee that creditors will accept a proposal to settle your debt for less than half of what you owe. If they are unsuccessful at negotiating on your behalf, find out if they will give you your money back.

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TAKING SHAPE: Ducks and the reflection of trees in Como Lake make interesting patterns on the surface of the water.

COQUITLAM - Tuesday, March 22nd, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm “The Role of Exercise in Breast Cancer Patients” with Dr. Kristin Campbell LANGLEY - Tuesday, March 29th, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm “The Role of a Navigator with Breast Cancer Patients” with Dr. Frances Wong

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Upcoming sessions will be held Tuesday, March 29 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Program Room of the City Centre branch (3001 Burlington Dr.) or Thursday, March 31 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch (575 Poirier St.).

Registration is required for these tutorials as space is limited. Call Jay at 604-937-4148, Ext. 2 or e-mail jpeters@library.coquitlam.bc.ca to sign up.

Registrants are asked to include their phone number.

To help people who are new to reading ebooks on their computers or e-readers, the Coquitlam Public Library is once again offering training sessions. The sessions will cover how to download and authorize the software needed, search for and borrow a digital book from the library, transfer the book to an e-reader and return a book. There will also be time for individual questions.

The library subscribes to a large collection of e-books and audiobooks, according to a press release. All that is required to borrow digital books is a library card and some easy-to-install software.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 11

May Ling Kwok for a piano recital at 7:30 p.m. at 1120 Awakening the Spirit of Brunette Ave., Coquitlam.

Ya-Xwa Powwow Committee Information: 604-664-1636 or hosts its second annual www.placedesarts.ca. powwow celebration at Coquitlam Inspiration Kwayhquitlum Middle, 3280 Garden will Flint St. in Port release mason Coquitlam. The bees from 10 non-profit event a.m. to noon features First events@thenownews.com at the garden Nations dance, to help with drumming, singthe pollinating and feasts. ing populaDonations welcome and tion.

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Mackin House Museum Place Maillardville conholds a glass etching worktinues its Baby’s First Year shop with Rick Mercer at series with a workshop on 2:30 p.m. at 1116 Brunette medicine and babies with London Drugs’ Penny Lehoux. Ave. Registration is required and space is limited for this Sessions run from 1:45 to hands-on class. Information: 3:15 p.m. at 1200 Cartier Ave. 604-516-6151.

Information: 604-933-6146.

MONDAY, MARCH 14 Knitting Club at Libby’s Café meets weekly from Hang Tough Arthritis 9:30 to 11 a.m. at 2105-2850 Community Group meets at 1 Shaughnessy St. in Port p.m. at the Astoria Retirement Coquitlam. Members knit Home on Kelly Avenue in Port and crochet scarves and hats Coquitlam. Dr. Ken Adams to support area homeless will discuss chiropractic care. programs. New members welTerry Fox Library hosts come, and donations of yarn Langley photojournalist John accepted. Info: 604-945-3388 Gordon for a slideshow presor www.libbyskitchen.com. entation of his trip to India from 7 to 8 p.m. at 2470 Mary SATURDAY, Hill Rd. in Port Coquitlam.

MARCH 12 Program is free, but registraFriends of the Coquitlam tion is required. Information: Public Library meets at 10:15 604-927-7999. a.m. in the boardroom of the TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Port Moody Police Information: 604-937-4130.

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a charity hockey game from 11:20 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. at the Port Moody Recreation Centre arena. Proceeds support the Cops for Cancer Ride.

Immigrant Services Society of B.C. hosts a Skills Connect program presentation at 10:30 a.m., with screening from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in Port Coquitlam.

Dogwood Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Centennial Room of Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Ayuko Inoue will discuss garden design.

Denis Boyd and Associates hosts a special workshop for those grieving the loss of a child, infant or baby from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Counsellors in the area of grief, loss and marriage will discuss healthy and unhealthy reactions, coping strategies and hope in the future. Cost is $35 and partial proceeds will go towards organizations that support bereaved parents. Registration required. Info: 604-931-7211.

Dogwood Pavilion marks Holi, the Indian festival of colours from 1 to 3 p.m. at the centre, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Coquitlam Public Library adult services librarian Teresa Rehman will explain how the festival marks the end of winter and the abundance of the coming spring harvest. Presentation is free, but registration is required. Information: 604-

927-6098.

Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: lincolntm.freetoasthost.info or Shirley at 604-671-1060.

Kyle Centre offers drop-in bridge for all skill levels from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Games follow soup and sandwich lunch prepared by Community Integration Services Society.

Info: 604-469-4561.

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Coquitlam Gogos meets from 1 to 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St. in Coquitlam.

Info: Pam at 604-469-0265.

Our Lady of Assumption School presents Return of the Glass Slipper with performances at 1:35 and 7:30 p.m. at 2255 Fraser St. in Port Coquitlam. Tickets are $5, with discounts for sen-

iors and children under 13.

Information: 604-942-5522.

Glen Pine Pavilion kicks off its life-writing workshop at 9:30 a.m. for three Wednesdays at 1200 Glen Pine Crt. Participants will craft their life stories by using strategies to prompt memory and tricks for making it vivid.

Cost is $42. Information: 604927-6940.

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The Riverside Rapids took care of business, while the Terry Fox Ravens will have to rebound in more ways than one after Day 1 of the B.C. High School AA Girls Provincial Basketball Championships.

Up against Victoria’s Spectrum Secondary, the Rapids leaned on virtually every player on their roster to pull off a polished 97-62 win.

The No. 4 ranked Rapids got 23 points from Michelle Spacek, 19 points from Denise Spacek and a 13point performance from Laiken Cerenzie in downing Spectrum, a club that entered the tourney in the 13th spot in provincial rankings.

“Everyone in the starting group played really good, but I thought that we had really good balance,” said Rapids coach Paul Langford. “We got everyone in the game and everyone almost played the same minutes.”

Though the score didn’t necessarily reflect it, the game was close for much of the first half. Spectrum applied a tight press throughout the opening two quarters, before heavy legs caused them to ease off. Sensing the fatigue, the Rapids applied some serious mojo in the third quarter, dropping 37 points in the third stanza to seal the win.

“It was close for the whole first half. We weren’t shooting well and they were very energetic and they came out pretty good,” Langford said.

Terry Fox, on the other hand, absorbed a 77-32 loss at the hands of Claremont, a team that entered the tourney ranked third in B.C. Katie Devaney put up more than two thirds of her team’s total points by dropping 22, while Nicole White accounted for the remaining 10 points.

Fox then fell 49-46 to Heritage Park on Thursday, while while Riverside will take on South Kamloops today (Friday) at 7 p.m.

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Coquitlam’s Evan Chan is giving Canadian junior lightweight champ and Winnipeg native Junior Moar the bigscreen treatment in his latest film.

Filmmaker takes on the sweet science Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com

F

or Coquitlam’s Evan Chan, the sport of boxing has always made him slap-happy.

Even as a teen, the stories of the sport tagged his attention like a haymaker from out of the blue.

The art of the pugilist has turned him full-square into helping tell those stories in his chosen work.

Not one to strap on the gloves in a serious way, the Centennial alumnus still carved out a niche that can deliver a powerful punch.

Chan has carved out a career in filmmaking, focusing on documentaries.

“My interest in boxing really started when I was in high school,” said Chan. “Muhammad Ali was a real inspiration because not only was he ‘The Greatest’ in the ring, but he also fought hard for his beliefs and used his profession as a platform for delivering his message.”

A message is what Chan pursues when putting together a film.

His interest in the world of filmmaking started in school, where he was armed with an idea and little else.

“I started making films while I was still in high

school, and I remember that first couple of films that I made … they were pretty bad,” Chan recalled with a laugh. “But they did help me realize that the film industry is where I wanted to be.

“Out of the handful of films that we made, a couple of them ended up getting amateur awards at youth festivals.”

The documentary format appealed to him as a means to put the spotlight on his favourite boxers, and provided him with opportunity to interview boxing legends George Foreman and George Chuvalo, both of whom have spent their share of time at both the top and bottom of the rung.

Chan got Foreman to talk about his famous 1974 bout with Ali dubbed The Rumble in the Jungle, where Ali regained his world championship title.

He’s also interviewed filmmaker and boxer Uwe Boll about famed German fighter Max Schmeling, who would hand Joe Louis a rare loss in 1936.

He’s selected his topics like a ringside judge, seeking out intriguing personal stories.

“My first real documentary, The Sweet Science: The Boss, was on [Vancouver boxer] Kevin Reynolds.

It ended up getting aired on The Fight Network last year and I believe they still air it every now and then.”

That film also earned him the Best Canadian Short Documentary Award at last year’s Okanagan

International Film Festival. He’s also interviewed Manny Sobral, UFC fighter Denis Kang and current Canadian junior light heavyweight champion Junior Moar of Winnipeg — the subject of his latest film.

Moar’s success in the ring evolved out of his survival of a rough childhood, taking in his time in prison where the Manitoban was virtually saved by the bell.

“Junior has a very uplifting and inspirational story because he was able to turn his life around in order to become the Canadian light heavyweight champion after serving time in prison,” said Chan. “We made this documentary so that his message and story can be delivered and preserved.”

In this age of a thousand channels, making a film is just part of the battle. Getting it aired and seen takes up a lot of time. But Chan’s determination to tell compelling stories of people first, pugilists second, makes it a worthwhile fight.

“The usual process is to run it through festivals first, and work your way to getting a distribution deal of some kind. This one is a little different in that we already have a network interested in airing it, and the primary aim from the beginning was to get into festivals so we can get other places interested in playing it — like schools.

“That was the ultimate place Junior and I wanted this documentary to end up, in the schools.”

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The Coquitlam Metro-Ford Fusion have carried on from where they left off, after winning the Under 14 National Championship in October 2010 in Moncton, NB. Our girls are undefeated, and at the top of the table, in the very competitive Under 15 Metro League—with a record of 14 wins and 3 draws.

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Thousands of kids from across the Lower Mainland took part in Coquitlam Metro-Ford’s seventh annual Domenic Mobilio Friendship Tournament last weekend. More than 150 teams, representing age groups ranging from five to 12, competed in the two-day tourney at Town Centre.

Barca bolstered by callups

Supplementing their depleted lineup with players from the under-15 Hotspurs, the Coquitlam Metro-Ford u16 metro boys Barca knocked off Surrey 3-2 to close the regular season in second place.

Eric Dove opened the scoring, heading home a Kyle Jones through ball early.

Dove would leave the game after colliding with the goalie.

After Surrey tied it, Giordano Baldonero converted Tyler Di Silva’s setup to restore the one-goal lead. Another pesky rally by the Surrey squad led to Felitche Hutchinson’s game winner, taking Rashaun Rivers’ perfect cross and burying it in the net.

Coquitlam closed out the regular season with an 18-1-3 record.

• Edi Nyigwo scored twice, propelling the u-16 gold Liverpool past North Coquitlam 3-1.

Liverpool erased a one-goal deficit in the second half, including a 20-metre strike

by Nyigwo. Dom Brazinha also tallied. Drawing a pair of assists on the day was Moreno Zanetti, while goalkeeper Matthew Krivak made two critical stops that changed the game.

• In a battle for the Westminster District u-14 boys Cup, the u-14 silver Nitro surged at the right time to defeat Port Moody 2-1.

While Port Moody scored first, they would not score again. Coquitlam answered

with two markers — by Jackson Page and Enrique Pedroso — to take the lead.

It was the second straight

Don’t ask how, or how many. Just be glad the job is getting done.

So far this post-season, the Port Moody Black Panthers have continually staved off elimination, consistently been outshot and constantly played catch up.

Yet, two rounds in, the Panthers find themselves up 2-1 in their best-of-seven playoff series with the Abbotsford Pilots.

The Panthers’ latest win came Wednesday, when the Port Moody crew found itself down 1-0 heading into the third in a game where they were being outshot by close to a two to one margin.

Cue the comeback, and a 2-1 win.

“I was very honest with the club going into that third period,” said Port Moody head coach Ron Johnson. “I talked to them about life. Winning is a decision of effort and determination. We’re a very good hockey team, but we’re a team that likes to play desperate. We’re dangerous when we’re behind and we’ve made a habit of pulling it out of the hat. But pretty soon, you run out of rabbits.”

There were plenty of proverbial rabbits in the third period Wednesday. Recently named the league’s best defenceman, Chris Stew got Port Moody on the board at 11:10 to knot the game at one. Maximilian Fiedler got the goahead marker with just under four minutes to play to ice the win, while Nicholas Taylor shut the door in net. Taylor made 29 saves on to collect his second win in as many days. “[Taylor] is playing really well — he’s really loving hockey again,” Johnson said. “He’s playing with passion and having fun. But all of the guys are playing inspired hockey, it’s just coming at different moments.”

Tuesday night’s contest offered up much of

district title for the MetroFord boys, who finished the season with an unblemished record.

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the same, as Taylor was pelted with 29 shots through two periods, and 40 shots overall. The Panthers managed just 11 shots through two periods, and put up 22 throughout the entire contest.

Different day, same result.

Tied at one going into the third, Port Moody got goals from Ryan Panichelli and Julian Klaric to seal the win, while Fiedler netted the club’s first goal off a powerplay marker in the first.

“Some kids are participating, not competing,” Johnson said of Tuesday’s game. “The whole secret as a coaching staff is to get the kids to understand that life is a competition and hockey is a metaphor for that. If you show up to work and you get the job done, you will have success. That’s what they did — they put everything on the line and they got rewarded for it.”

The fact that Port Moody is still even playing is a story in and of itself.

Down 3-1 and effectively on life support in their first-round series against Ridge Meadows, the Panthers piled up must-win game after must-win game just to get to where they are now.

Those sacrifices haven’t come without a price, however, as the club has now played five games in seven nights. As of Saturday, that will turn to seven games in nine nights.

“We’re tired, but that goes for everybody in the playoffs,” Johnson said. “You have to depend on a lot of the vets for leadership. You give them as much responsibility as you can, and support them with the rookies and others in the lineup to help out.”

Game 4 goes tonight (Friday) in Abbotsford, while Game 5 is slated for Saturday.

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The Record has an immediate opening for an experienced Advertising Account Manager. Utilizing your strong outside sales experience, you will be responsible for: • management and growth of an established territory in New Westminster • developing advertising programs for print, online and special publications • prospecting for new business • exceeding client expectations This position requires great attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, prioritize work, to work under tight time-lines and strong communication skills.

The ideal candidate will possess: • previous advertising/media sales experience or recent sales and marketing diploma • a track record of success • strong written and verbal communication skills • a willingness to work as part of a winning sales team • a valid BC driver’s licence and reliable vehicle Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Only candidates considered for interview will be contacted.

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William Herbert Birchmore

June 14, 1916 - Feb. 24, 2011 passed away peacefully at George Derby Centre with his family members by his side. Bill was much loved and will be sadly missed by his son Ken (Susan), daughter Nancy (Les), Adele (John), Rosalee (Ken), Dinnis, Ron (Jean) and Wayne; Grandchildren Elaine (Jeff), Karen (Todd), Corinne (Todd), Kelly (Adam) and Patrick; Great-grandchildren Isabella, Natasha, Dominik, and Daniel and many nieces, especially Pearl,Lois (Don),nephews,extended family and friends.

Bill was born in Cartwright Manitoba and became a long time resident of New Westminster after residing in Calgary, Vancouver and Langley.

He lived a long, adventurous life gold mining in Stewart & Alaska, serving in the R.C.A.F. during WWII, working at McCleery & Weston, and Dairyland. Special thanks to all the family and friends who enriched Bill’s life and visited him at George Derby along with Dr. Tang, Dr. Burns and the amazing staff at George Derby. A “Celebration of Life” will be held on March 15, 2011 at 1:30 pm in the Town Hall at George Derby, 7550 Cumberland Ave., Burnaby. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Coquitlam Relay of Life (Lianne Wilson) or the charity of your choice. www.remembering.ca

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175 tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque!

Sunday • MAR 20 • 10am-3pm Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Drive, Van. Info: 604 980-3159 • Adm: $4.00

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Lost & Found

DIAMOND RING lost Feb 21 on Ebert Ave, North Rd, Coq/Bby border. Reward. 604-542-4660

All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions.

Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections or changes will be made in the next available issue. The Langley Advance will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

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Career Services/ Job Search

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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.

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FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $62!

Coquitlam: Mar 19 or Apr 9 Burnaby: Mar 13 or Apr 2 Also Van • Sry • Rcmd • M.Ridge • Lgly Health Inspector Instructors!

ADVANCE Hospitality Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice Since 2003!

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General Employment

Become a Registered Personal Trainer. Earn up to $70/hr.

Government Financial Aid may be available. Hilltop 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

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Twigs Landscaping seeking F/T landscaper. Must have sev. yrs of exp. and High School dipl. $23/hr.

E-Res: career.twigs@yahoo.ca

www.advance-education.com

604-272-7213

Optician Training *6-month course starts April 4th, 2011

BC College Of Optics 604-581-0101

www.bccollegeofoptics.ca Hilltop Academy

F/T ECE ASSISTANT located in Coquitlam, Wage $15/hr. Fluency in Farsi language is a strong asset. Email resume to jaleh.riahi@yahoo.ca LOGGING COMPANY looking for Owner Operator Logging Truck Contractors.

Short/long log for Mackenzie area. Fax 250-714-0525 Phone 250-714-1191 ext 225, ben@bcland.com include references and capabilities.

VANCOUVER’S LARGEST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work.

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QUALITY COLLATING Ltd. Calgary, Alberta Experienced Alphaliner Operator /Stitcher Operator for busy Calgary bindery.

Competitive wages based on experience. Send resume and cover letter including availability for shift work to: calgaryflyers@hotmail.com or fax to 1-403-204-7843

2 Day comprehensive, standardized training curriculum for Traffic Control Persons, meeting the current WCB requirements.

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

Just like your parents, we want to see you working!

To place your ad on working.com call our recruitment specialists at 604-444-3000

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months.

Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite.

Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours.

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

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:

www.acmelab.com

Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter by email as instructed on the website.

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Hotel Restaurant

Arirang in Surrey

FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

ROAD SMART TRAINING INSTITUTE

Req’s exp’d cook for Japanese cuisine. Min. 3-5 yrs hands-on exp./ Compl. of high school/ Prep. & cook authentic Japanese menu item/ Ensure food quality/ Determine food portion/ Develop creative menu/ Skills at dealing with kitchen & train staff/ speaking Korean is an asset/ Perm. F/T $19/hr 40 hrs/wk.

Send resume: ydoyasushi@gmail.com or 1350 56 Street Delta, BC V4L 2A4

Traffic Control, Flag Persons

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ARCHITECTURAL SHEET Metal Apprentices & Journeymen Req’d Top Wages & Benefits Email:

dgeddes@marineroofing.com Or Call:604-433-1813 GOOD YEAR (Burnaby) hiring F/T Motor Vehicle Repair Tech.

Must have: Min. 1 yr exp & high school diploma. $21.50/hr. E-res: rw@goodyearusa.com

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember.

Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad.

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Req’s a Japanese cuisine chef.

Min. 3 yrs hands-on exp in Japanese cuisine/ Compl. high school/Cook & prep. sushi & hot food/ Plan & Create seasonal, cost-effective menu/ Supervise & train kitchen staff / Speaking Korean is an asset /Perm F/T $19/hr. 40 hrs/wk Send resume to: arirang104@gmail.com or Unit A 14916- 104 Ave. Surrey BC V3R 1M7

• Must have reliable vehicle • Certification required • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene@valleytraffic.ca

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Has full-time Food Counter Attendant positions available at these locations: 1450 United Blvd, Coquitlam 1320 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam Must be available for fulltime / shift work for nights / overnights/ early mornings / weekend. $10.31 per hour plus benefits.

Apply at location with resume, or Email resume to: timhortons@inwest.com or Fax resume to: 604-460-8211 or Call: 604-501-6692

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SAVING LIVES

Program Leaders (Spring & Summer Auxiliary)

Working with preschool, children and youth you will provide leadership within programs and camps for sports, games, crafts, performing arts and recreational activities. You will have experience instructing various ages in different settings, be a team player, flexible, organized and able to work independently. A Spring preschool program leader is also required to be available for after school programs.

Candidates must possess current first aid and CPR certifications. Other applicable certifications such as National Coaching Certification Program, Leadership and High Five are considered assets. Preference will be given to individuals who have work or volunteer experience instructing a variety of ages, abilities and needs in different settings. Some positions require candidates to possess a valid BC Drivers License and access to their own transportation.

A CUPE hourly rate of $18.90 to $22.08 is offered, along with a percentage in lieu of benefits.

This role requires flexibility as shifts vary to accommodate program schedules and may include evenings and weekends.

Short listed candidates will be invited for testing and interviews on both evenings of April 6th and April 7th.

All interested applicants, please submit your resume with a cover letter indicating reference #TN2011-100750 by 5:00 pm, March 21, 2011 to:

City of Coquitlam – Human Resources Division 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 Phone: 604-927-3070 • Fax: 604-927-3075 email: careers@coquitlam.ca; website: www.coquitlam.ca The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

2011 Job Fair

Job Posting for Guest Services Professionals Westwood Plateau Golf & Entertainment offers outstanding value, a unique golf experience and the highest level of personalized customer service in the tradition of North America’s finest private clubs and resorts.

Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club has been recognized by Golf Digest Magazine as providing “The Fifth Best Customer Service in North America, Hawaii & the Caribbean.” In addition, Westwood Plateau was recently recognized as the “11th Best Company to Work for in BC” by BC Business Magazine in their annual list of the province’s top employers.

To provide our guests with “Above & Beyond” service requires a dedicated team of Guest Services Professionals. We are currently assembling our team for the 2011 golf season that begins in April. We strive each year to improve our performance and we are seeking staff members that have an instinctive understanding of Westwood Plateau’s traditions of hospitality and service. Our team will consist of those who love to interact with people and contribute towards creating memorable guest experiences.

Your outgoing manner and outstanding communication skills will be an essential asset.

Your ability to anticipate the needs of our guests and to find unique and creative ways to continually strive for improvement will make you a successful candidate.

Positions available include but are not limited to the following.

Food and Beverage Operations Banquet Servers & Supervisors, Banquet Bartenders, Restaurant Servers & Supervisors, Cooks, Dishwashers Golf Operations Guest Services, Bag Drop, Retail Sales, Reservations, Golf Course Maintenance Staff We offer competitive wages, excellent job perks and an amazing work environment that provides a great deal of job satisfaction.

Attend our Job Fair and receive a first interview on the following dates.

Please bring your resume and cover letter at this time only.

Sunday, March 20, 2011 Monday, March 21, 2011 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Job Fair Location

Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club 3251 Plateau Boulevard Coquitlam, BC To find out more about us, visit our Web Site at www.westwoodplateaugolf.com

Pet Services

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BRANCH MANAGER –

200 – 604 Columbia Street, New Westminster, B.C.

St. John Ambulance, a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to improving the safety of BC’s Communities through First Aid Training, Products SPACE and Community Service, is currently seeking a Branch Manager to manage the BOOKING overall operations of its New Westminster Branch Office. Responsibilities include For: ST.of first JOHN sales and marketing aid training andAMBULANCE products, budget development and financial analysis, volunteerRep: and instructor recruitment, supervision of staff and DTJames supporting community service programs and the Branch Executive Committee.

1300590 The successful candidate willAd#: have management experience and hold a certificate or degree in management, experience working in complex environments, excellent networking and communication skills, and strong presentation and interpersonal skills.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume in confidence to Regional Operations Director by mail to 6111 Cambie Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 3B2 or by fax to 604-321-5316 or by e-mail to bburritt@bc.sja.ca Closing Date: March 21, 2011 We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Coquitlam Parks, Recreation and Culture is seeking enthusiastic and experienced:

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FREE CATALOGUE 1-800-353-7864 HALFORD’S butcher equipment and supplies, leather, beads, craft kits, animal control equipment + trapping supplies. Order from our new web store and get free shipping until August 31, 2011. www.halfordsmailorder.com

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality.

All Shapes & Colors Available.

Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca

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Childcare Available

21ST CENTURY FLEA MARKET 175 tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque!

SUN MAR 20 16 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Drive, 604-980-3159 Adm: $4

BABYSITTER & DRIVING SERVICES. ECE Assistant, Class 4 D.L., responsible, mature, exp’d & excel refs. 604-357-3381, email: guiomarp@hotmail.com

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Horses

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

WESTWOOD PLAT, Exp Childcare by loving mom, Age 0 & up, Refs avail. Anita 604-505-6973

Dogs

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Metaphysical

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Whistler!!

Great Location! 2 BR. Private suite, 1 bath, min. from Village, sleeps max. 4, fully equipped, fully furnished, complete kitchen, free parking, n/s, n/p, avail. March 14 - April 30th, min 4 nights.

Family accommodation rates avail. Email ncecchetto@telus.net

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

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $399+.

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PAPILLONS, 2 male pups, CKC reg’d, CH parents, microchipped, 2nd shots, non-breeding pets only, $1100.00 call 604-805-3457

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

Financial Services

Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program

GOLDEN RETRIEVER adult male 3.5 yrs, beautiful temperament, needs gd home $350. 604-701-1587

BOSTON TERRIER Pups, CKC reg. vet checked, good pedigrees, nicely marked, To view: 604-406-2415 or 1-604-794-3786

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PUG PUPS, 2 females, 1 male, 1st shots, family raised, ready to go. $800. call 604-614-6044 SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tatoo, fam raised. Ready for spring break $800. 604-526-9943

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5070 FILA MASTIFF PUREBRED PUP without papers – RARE BREED Fawn Male, Born Dec 21, 1st Shot, will be big boy $1200 604-626-5888

Business Opps/ Franchises

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

Travel Destinations

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

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

Financial Services

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Tender Loving Family Childcare Johnson / Valleyview area. Spots avail - all ages. 604-771-1871

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Cares!

CLEAN HOG FUEL $250+ / truckload, delivered.

13 units. Call 604-307-4607

Childcare Available

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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YORKIE & Havanese X Toy size, 604-590-3727, 604-514-3474 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

CARPET RESTORATION/CLEANING Stain & Pet’s Odor Specialist Guaranteed Winter Special 15% OFF 604-536-7627 www.Emerald.ChemDry.ca

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ST. BERNESE PUPPIES $700 Ready March 29th 2011 Wonderful pups and very healthy!

Vary in colours. Maple Ridge Pics @www.stbernese.webs.com 604-615-1759

For Sale Miscellaneous

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604.306.5134

SHORKY ( Yorkie x Shih Tzu ) 4 mo female, vaccinated, sweet & affectionate. $500, 604-794-3287

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

KELOWNA - Upscale Adult Resort 4 Jacuzzi Stes., 6 ½ baths. Salt pool, media room & sauna. Lake, mtn & city views. Private 2 bdrm. res.

Fabulous semi-retired lifestyle.

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SRY, GUILDFORD. 2 BR, 1 bath, 850sf g/l T/H, f/p, patio. $175,900.

Near schools, amens. By Owner 604-277-2512 or 604-657-3810

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Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Chilliwack Like New, 3 yr old 816sf 1br+den condo nr mall $184,900 997-0603 id5329 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $98,500 597-8361 id4714 Langley nr seniors centre 1240sf 2br 2ba condo 55+ bldg $239,900 534-3435 id5297 Langley Resort Living updated 1400sf 2br, 2ba gated tnhse $459K 882-3760 id5324 New Westminster Price Reduced, 555sf 1br condo, view, $164,900 525-8577 id5081 Sry Sullivan Mews fground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry Bear Creek Park beauty 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $275,900 306-931-3939 id5234 Sry Royal Hts river & Mtn view 3900sf 8br 6ba on 5500sf lot $759,900 537-5952 id5290 Sry Clayton 2yr old beauty 3000sf 6br 3.5ba w/2br bsmt suite $610K 612-9594 id5312 Sry Open House Sat/Sun 2-4 12173-59 ave, immaculate owner built 3139sf 5br 3.5ba w/bsmt suite $689K 590-0981 id5335 Sry Guildford resort like living 610sf 1br+den condo, 2 pools $189,900 790-0590 id5336 Vanc Mt Pleasant reno’d w/addition, potential for lg family, $1,079,000 732-0568 id5326

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Surrey

CLOVERDALE, 2 storey, 7890sf lot, 5 bdrm, 3.5 baths, 3 car gar, beaut yard, RV prkg, Great street appeal. $699,000 604-576-3911 SURREY, 6 BR Duplex, 3 BR ste up, 3 BR ste down, sep entry, 9 appls, on bus route, Near schls. $400,000. Call 778-896-0242

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SQUAMISH - Older well built 3 bdrm 1 bath, unfinished bsmt, metal roof, 100ft x 132ft rs2 lot, $495,000 neg. 1-604-892-3482

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ARIZONA BIG beautiful lots $99/mo, $0 down - 0 Interest. Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tuscon Int’l Airport. Guaranteed Financing! NO CREDIT CHECK! 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 or www.SunsitesLandRush.com

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2BR $900 n/s, n/p, April 1 walk to Coq. Centre, D.College leave msg-mcnemoo@gmail.com PET FRIENDLY 1BR+Den 800 Sqf luxury condo for $1100+ util.

March 16th or April 1st. Large balcony, free pool and gym, parking. 604-700-5110 Maria

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Apt/Condos

1 BDRM condo in N Delta, Large, Clean, Central, $725 incl heat/cbl/ parking n/s n/p 778-883-5342 or 604-910-6440 **avail April 1***

SALISBURY PLACE 7272 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. $907/mo. 604-524-4720

1117 Ridgeway Ave. large 1 Brs @ $780, incl heat hot water, cat ok, ns, avail now, Raymar Realty. 604-782-5941 BBY, Lghd Mall. Bach, $720 incl ht & h/w. ns/np, newly reno’d, storage, Apr 1. 604-779-3882

Bby N. Nice lrg 1 BR, quiet. $850 incl heat & h/w, hydro, prkg. By bus. Apr 1. NS/NP. 604-205-9409 BBY S. 1BR. $715 - $745, ug prkg, hw, WiFi, Metrotown, storage cat ok no dogs 604-818-1129

COQ. 3 BR $1,000, 2 BR $900, Now/Apr 1, heat, parking.

778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

612 CLARKE ROAD COQUITLAM

Bach $704 1 Bdrm $810 2 Bdrm $1040

D/W, Heat/Water included, parking avail.

No smoking, no pets.

Exercise room onsite.

www.caprent.com

MOVE-IN BONUS CYPRESS GARDENS 1114 HOWIE ST. COQUITLAM

1 bedrooms starting at $825

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

6508

Apt/Condos

COQ AUSTIN & BLUE MTN. 1 BR, $750. Mar 15. Incl h/w, Bldg W/D. Nr transit. 778-865-6696 COQ • Austin Heights Clean quiet 2 BR apts avail.

Sorry no pets. 604-936-5755

COQ, 325 Casey. X-Lrg 1 BR, w/cbl, avail now. Pets & Child ok.

Frm: $775. Quiet. 604-339-2316

ARBOUR GREENE

Large bright 1 BRS from $765.

Newly reno’d Incl heat, hot water & dw. 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345

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

Well Managed Building.

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

As new 1 & den, west facing condo, 5 appls, exercise fac.

Lease & exc ref a must. $1050.

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

COTTONWOOD PLAZA

552 Dansey Ave, Coq

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms.

Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

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

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

AMBER (W)

JUNIPER COURT

401 Westview St, Coq

415 Westview St, Coq

Large Units.

Near Lougheed Mall.

Transportation & S.F.U.

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

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

6508

Apt/Condos

NEW WEST 310 - 8 St. Close to skytrain & bus. Lrg 1BR, w/lrg patio. $795 incls heat & storage locker. Cat OK with pet dep. Refs req’d. Call Res Mgr 604-395-5303 NEW WEST Cozy Studio, nr all amens, n/s, n/p, $570. Avail Now. 604-783-6003 GROSVENOR HOUSE 1 BR Apt, incls ht & h/w. By Moody Park. 720 - 7th Ave, New West. N/P, N/S. 604-517-1077

1178 Heffley Crescent

MOVE-IN BONUS

NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 1 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens.

Available Apr 1. Small pet ok with pet deposit.

Call 604-518-5040

EL PRESIDENTE

220 - 7th St, New West 1 BR apts from $720/mo. 2 BR, $850/mo. Includes heat & hot water, Big balconies. By shops, banks, Skytrain & college. U/grd prkg available.

Call 604-519-1382 Managed by Colliers International

GARDEN VILLA

1010 6th Ave, New West 1 BR & 2 BR Available.

Beautiful atrium with fountain.

By shops, college & transit.

Pets negotiable. Ref required.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

Bach & 1 BR Available.

All Suites Have Balconies.

Undergrd Parking Available.

Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq

MONTECITO TOWERS

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

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

Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR

office: 604- 936-3907

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

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: This isn’t the easiest week. There aren’t any disasters (unless you’re impetuous Sunday or late week, Saturday).You’re just rowing against the wind in career, communications, media, travel, work and health zones. Plod onward, and get plenty of rest. Watch what you say or write Sunday and Friday/Saturday. Home’s no picnic Sunday and early Monday, but Monday p.m. into Tuesday noon brings a gratifying sense of emotional security and friendship. Contemplate romance midweek. Tackle chores (safely) Thursday onward. A brand new world of hope and friendship lies ahead!

Taurus April 20-May 20: One more week of happiness, optimism, flirting, new plans, life’s vigour, friendships and entertainment! It won’t be a totally smooth time, though. Sunday contains some communications foul-ups (beware gossip, secret acts, especially regarding a partner) after which you feel gloom Monday morning. But all’s smooth after this, especially in shopping and earning, Tuesday/ Wednesday. Romance, gambling urges and creative surges arrive Thursday noon to Saturday noon -- but you might have to choose between “two attractions” or two actions. A chore you didn’t do nags at you.

Gemini May 21-June 20: Plug away at career, ambition, prestige or authority-related chores.

(If something in this arena began in 2010 or last January, it’s still a winner.) Be careful with money – make a major purchase, seek a pay raise or deal with important clients after midday Monday, not before (nor Sunday). Short trips, communications, paperwork, casual friendships and errands go well midweek. But someone’s evasive or deceptive around noon Thursday. All week, your hopes might struggle against a financial, romantic, age or health barrier. Try this: conform to the barrier; make it an aid.

Apt/Condos

1 BR avail now on Princess Cres!

Includes gas, hot water, 5 appl, 1 prkg and storage for $1000/mth.

N/S or pets, call 604-788-9345.

RENTALS 604-931-7376 rentals@capreit.net

We Will Take Over Your Payment! No Fees!

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Friday, March 11, 2011

Cancer June 21-July 22: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness rise high Sunday to Tuesday, giving you the ability to cope with some major obstacles or problems that have existed for two or three years. Your luck, karma and self-image hit the lowest spot in two decades over the last year and a half. Now you’re beginning the long climb upward, back to the sunshine. Things turn Monday about noon – relationships, finances, security and intimacy take on a comfortable, healthy glow! Your money and career luck climb midweek. But you hit a familiar relationship drag Friday/Saturday: being light, friendly cures it.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Lie low, rest and contemplate Sunday to Tuesday noon. Don’t tempt fate. Tuesday afternoon might start with a rush, a sudden friendship, a brilliant idea, or merely a wee uplift – in whatever way, a small signal comes that the next eight years are going to be different – you are stepping into a zone of increased awareness and intellectual acuity, of increased and smoother love, more travel, more learning; and if single, you will very likely marry. Life is fresh, mysteries flee (well, soon)! Expect attention all midweek. Chase money but beware spending, Friday/Saturday.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Be wary of investments, large financial undertakings, intimacy and any “private co-operation” Sunday – and all week. These are ethically OK Monday, but they still won’t yield practical profit. Work is reliable, though: you’re paid honestly, fairly. Relationships face some bumps, but you remain buoyant, and end happily. Retire for some rest and contemplation Tuesday noon to Thursday noon. Contacts with institutions, government or “head office” go well. Reconnect with spiritual realms. Your energy and charisma leap upward Thursday eve onward, but co-operation’s essential.

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Your last week of work, drudgery and health concerns. Next week brings a month of fresh opportunities and excitement! For now, tackle chores so you’ll be free to chase those opportunities – some of which could involve love.

Ambition, career and prestige relationships draw you Sunday to Tuesday noon. Co-operation will be lacking until Monday noon, so plan your most important moves for that p.m. Hopes, optimism, friendship and light flirtation play around you Tuesday to Thursday – one of the most exciting relationship periods of your life is starting! Retreat, rest Friday.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: You’re in a romantic, creative, beauty-aware time, and Sunday to Tuesday bring a mellow, understanding mood. Good – you’ll need all the understanding you can muster Sunday through noon Monday, when various obstacles try your patience, especially in the work arena. By noon this trend switches 180 degrees to success, and romance has a better than even chance, right into pre-dawn Tuesday. Your ambitions get a splendid opportunity Tuesday eve to early Thursday (unless you worry about security) – take the chance, early (Tuesday best). Optimism, happiness, popularity late week!

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The accent remains on home, children, security, real estate, nature, stomach, soul and nurturing, for one more week. It isn’t the easiest week – romance and pleasure can’t seem to escape the realities of money and earnings. They’re intertwined, through late 2012. On the plus side, the same period (18 months) blesses you in emotional, serene, moral ways – you’ll feel good, right. (And you’ll be oddly protected from any disasters.) But don’t seek intimacy, sex nor investments Sunday. Gentle love, understanding and travel ideas enter mid-week. Be ambitious Thursday eve, Friday.

6508

A37

Apt/Condos

NEW WEST 508 - 8 St. Close to Westminster Mall & transit. BACH ste w/balcony, $655 incls heat & storage locker. Lrg 1 BR with balcony $795. Cat ok w/pet dep.

Refs req. Res Mgr 604-521-1862 NEW WEST. RENO’ed Bach/1 BR/2 BR. New Kitchen/Bathroom, Carpet, Appliances. From $650/$795/$1050. 604-724-8353

NEW WESTMINSTER, One Bedroom, $730/mo Includes heat, h/w, cable & parking. New carpets. Near Skytrain.

Great view! Avail Now! Cats okay! Deposit required.

Call 604-521-2884

Whitgift Gardens 1 BR Apt, $750/mo, 2 BR Apt, $925/mo, 3 BR Apt, $1100/mo.

Heat, hot water, parking.

Family living, daycare available.

Near kids’ park, basketball court and Skytrain.

No pets. Available now.

604 939-0944

BONSOR APTS Renovated high rise, concrete building. Penthouse, 1 BR & 2 BR available. Very close to Metrotown, Skytrain & Bonsor swimming pool. Rent includes heat, hot water. Refs req’d.

Contact Alex 604-999-9978 or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool.

1 BR & 2 BR Available.

Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodelled Building and Common area. Gated undergrd parking available.

References required.

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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Mar. 13 - Mar. 19 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Communications, paperwork, details, errands, casual friends, short trips and curiosity fill this week and next. In the slowest, most gradual way, like water on blotting paper, this area of your life will grow for the next 15 years. At the same time (perhaps illogically) your worries about money and income will fade. You enter eight years of “home excitement” this week. This can have a negative effect, bringing more stress to the home (so relax, exercise, guard digestion) and a positive one: money made from property, food/shelter areas. A big new life! Midweek joy, romance.

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Continue to chase money, but cautiously. This entire week, romance, gambling, sex, investments, lifestyle changes, secrets and “detective work” need to be handled carefully – or better yet, left alone, especially Sunday and Thursday onward.Tackle chores Sunday to Tuesday noon – follow safety rules Sunday/Monday. You glow with a certain sweet light all March, which can attract romantic attention. Tuesday afternoon to Thursday noon could provide some relationship excitement! Be diplomatic but eager these days. Secrets, “darker urges” arise Thursday/Friday – be honest, clean, safe.

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness continue to put you on top. But this week has a couple of barriers which irk you a bit. They involve a partner, and/or your home situation, and/or money. (In all cases, money.) Ah, well, everything that has a compromise, has a solution. Sunday to Tuesday heightens your romantic, pleasure and beauty sensors.

A creative surge arrives! (It’s better, easier, Monday p.m. onward.) Tackle chores midweek – you’ll do them swiftly, successfully. Good health news! Relationships present challenges Thursday to Saturday: be diplomatic, loving. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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RENTALS

6508

Apt/Condos

SURREY/CITY CENTRE Pacifica Beautiful1 bdrm condo, laminate floors, large patio, all appliances, sec.prkg & storage, short walk to sky train, shops & bus W&D Avail.Now $850 N/S Small Pet ok SURREY- 97th & 128 St. TOP FLOOR Spacious 3 bdrm top floor, 1.5 baths, 1250 sq.ft., wood f/p, hd/wd fls, alley access to a lrg fncd yrd, short walk to shops/ schools/bus, Available Now $1025 Sutton Group Email: homesforlease@ shaw.ca for a full list of rentals available or call Cindy at 604-807-1105.

SUNSET PARK 5870 Sunset Street

6540

Houses - Rent

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

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

office: 604- 463-0857 cell: 604- 375-1768 ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

Age 55 or over. Beautiful view.

Bach high rise apt.

Close to trans & shopping.

Rent incl all utils. Refs req.

Contact Ana Cell: 778-859-0798 Bayside Property Services Ltd.

BBY N, 4 BR , great hse, gd loc, lrg corner lot, nr schools/transit/ SFU, h/w heating, N/S. $2200.

Avail now, Denis 604-838-4661

65 FIRST STREET

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

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Miscellaneous Rentals

New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215

Bdrm Townhome! Fenced yard.

RENT TO OWN! STOP RENTING! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down.

Call Karyn 604-857-3597

M RIDGE Kanaka Creek newer 5 BR home, 2 car garage, 5 appls, nr amens/school. N/S. $2000.

604-838-4661, 604-817-3330 POCO RANCHER 3 BR, 1 bath, all appls, garage. Av Apr 1. $1300 + utls. No pet. 778-889-9167 SPACIOUS 3 bedroom upper floor, with separate entry, carport and storage. Great fenced backyard with BBQ area.In suite laundry, fireplace in the living room, 2 bathrooms.Daycare,elementary and high school near by, close to shopping area, coffee shops and banks.

Contact Michael at 778-995-5260 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p, Long term finance, lrg fenced yard...$1,288/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6565

Office/Retail Rent

POCO, BROADWAY/COMMERCIAL Area, 800 sq ft, mezzanine, suitable for small bus/music/art studio, own entry. 604-942-2446

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

POCO, Own BR, $425 incls utils, W/D, share home. NS/NP. Avail Now. Nr Coq Ctr. 604-475-0262

PT MDY. Glenayre/Clark. Share 3 BR condo, balc, indoor pool, gym, w/d avail. $450/mo incl hydro, cable, internet. Ns/np. Available now. Near bus, schools & parks.

Call Don, 604-613-3702

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM bsmt $600 incl basic cable/heat. No lndry, no smoking and no pets. Avail Apr 1. pls call 778-388-7936 or 604-517-0340. ref required 2 BEDROOM basement suite for rent, Self Contain, $850 including hydro and heat. Pls. call 604-435-3317. Available now 3 BR upper, log house, Maple Ridge, 2 baths, 2 car garage, 1 yr lease, avail immed, N/s, N/p, $1400/mo. Call 778-808-8196

*RENT TO OWN*

COQ WW Plateau, Lrg Furnished BR with own f/bathrm, mini fridge, TV, 3 meals, transport to school, $1000/mo. NS/NP. 604-970-2888

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

Abbotsford- House at 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,598/m.

Low Down. Flexible Terms.

(604) 626-9647 or (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com

BBY, Deer Lake. 3 BR, upper. $1250 + 2⁄3 util. 1 BR + den, g/l, $680 incl hydro. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np.

Quiet, greenbelt area. Big yard.

March 15 or Apr 1. 604-836-2710

Time to Get Your Own Place?

Find your answer in the Classifieds – in print and online!

FOR RENT

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

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

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm/Security

8080

Electrical

J.C. BROWN ELECTRIC

BBY, Cariboo Hts. Bright, spac 2 BR bsmt. 1,700 sf. $1000/mo + util. Radiant heat, new appl., priv laundry. Nr schools & bus. Now. 604-521-1008 or 604-789-6318

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

New Westminster 2 BR, 3 appliances, N/S, pet possible. Mar 1, $1100. Lease and excellent refs a must.

6450

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE

COQ, Lough Mall. 3 BR, upper flr.

Veggie garden, big yard. Ns/np.

1.5 baths, big sundeck, 6 appl. $1,450/mo + 2⁄3 util. 604-939-6077

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

6535

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

Friday, March 11, 2011

BBY, EAST. New, spacious 1 BR, f/bath. 800 sf. Near Douglas College, Skytrain, bus & park. Ns/ np. $750/mo incl hydro, cable & internet. Avail now. 778-316-2205 BBY, METROTOWN. 1 BR, kitchen & living rm, wd, $650 + %utils. Avail Now. 604-779-7524 BBY NORTH near SFU, Upper 3 BR Duplex, 2 bath, 5 appls, f/p.

NS/NP. $1375+ utls. Avail Apr 1.

604-420-3269 or 604-760-7043 BBY S. Lrg 1 BR gr lev, priv entry, inste W/D, quiet, $825 incls utls.

NS/NP. Suits adults. Refs req’d.

Burnfield Cres. 604-526-7335 COQ 1 BR g/lvl, nr Miller Park, $750 inc util, suits sngle, w/d, Mar 15. no dogs. Ref. 604-936-2206 COQ 2 BR bsmt, lrg kit, w/d, small cov patio, newly painted, n/s, $825 + 1/3 utils, 604-525-9266

MAPLE RIDGE, near 207th St. 3 BR, upper. F/p, sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $1200/mo + 2⁄3 util. 604-836-6205 NEW WEST Queens Park, bright 1 BR ste, own W/D, priv entry, small yard. Suits 1. $750 incls utl.

Av April 1. NS/NP. 604-525-3130

6605

Townhouses Rent

COQUITLAM 2 BR townhouse , quiet family complex, no pets. $920. Call 604-942-2277.

POCO 2 BR T/H $765, $785 & $830/mo. Quiet-family complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

WOODLAND PARK

COQ CAPE Horn. Studio grnd lev ste, sh’d W/D, $490incls cbl. NS/ NP. Refs. Av now. 604-837-9836

COQ CAPE Horne area. Deluxe 2 BR bsmt ste, own W/D, D/W, prkg. Apr 1, $910 incls utls. N/S. Small pet negot. 604-524-8247

604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8020

Blinds & Draperies

BLACKOUT DRAPES. Cut light 100%. Save energy. Dampen sound. Innovative fabric in 42 colors. Free est. 604-506-6230

8035

Carpet Cleaning

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.

ROYAL STEAM CLEANING Carpet, Upholstery, Auto (Int), walls & windows 604-765-8054

Contact 604-939-0221

Harmony Home Cleaning & Assistance

woodland@rentmidwest.com

RIVERS INLET COQ. BRIGHT 1 BR grd/lvl incl util/cbl/’net. $800/mo. Ns/np. Apr 1st. Near Coq Ctr. 604-464-4643

ALARM

Townhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area) • 2 BR Townhouse • 3 BR Townhouse 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 5 appls, decorative fireplace, carport. Sorry no pets.

• 1 & 2 BR Apts also avail.

Call 604-942-2012

8055

Cleaning

10%OFF your 1st cleaning!

High Quality/Low Price/No HST Custom, Affordable Cleaning.

Make your space beautiful!

Call Misti, 778-846-6478 www.harmonyhomecleaning.ca ★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ European standard. Lic/Ins. ICBC & Veteran claims. Free Window Cleaning , 778-840-2421 HOME CLEAN Reasonable Rates. Insured.

Call Igor • 604-476-1197 PROFESSIONAL CLEANING Lady available. Good Rates & Refs. Free Est. 604-992-3444

COQ CTR. 2 BR, upper floor, 2 full baths, central loc, own laundry, central air cond. $1300 incls hydro/cbl. Av now. 604-941-0712 COQ, Lough Mall. 2 BR, g/lvl. Priv w/d & ent. F/ba. Ns/Np. $985/mo incls utils. Immed. 604-931-3677 COQ Near SFU/ Lougheed Mall, skytrain. 2 BR bsmt ste, D/W, own W/D, $1115 incls utls, cabl, net.

Av April 1. NS/NP. 604-505-5876 COQ. QUIET studio ste, large & bright. Sep ent, W/D, f/bath, huge deck, private yard. Suits 1 person.

Absolutely no smoking! Cat ok. $625 incl util. 604-475-0184 COQ, Westwood Plateau. 2 BR + den. 1,500 sf. Priv w/d, alarm.

Waterfall in greenbelt b/yard. $995 + util. Apr 1st. 604-761-5703

7010

Personals

CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian pardon seals record.

American waiver allows legal entry.

Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation?

All CANADIAN / AMERICAN Work & Travel Visa’s.

604-282-6668 or 1-800-347-2540

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

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

COQ, Westwood Plateau. Beautiful 2 BR & den g/lvl. Hot tub, 7 appl. 1400 sf. Ns/np. $1,475 + util.

1 year lease. Now. 604-945-9594

COQ WW Plateau, Deluxe, 1600+sf, 3 BR gr lev ste, 2 f/baths, sauna, all appls, granite foyier, hrdwd flrs, storage, alarm. $1500 incls utls. N/S. Pet negot.

Avail May 1. ★ 604-970-2888

COQ./SCHOOLHOUSE, 1 BR + den, lrg, reno’d, excel view, grnd lev, priv ent & w/d, full bath, N/s, N/p, Nr bus, $925/mo incls utils. avail Apr 1. Call 604-700-5805

Angel Massage

8060

Concrete

STAMPED CONCRETE

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

30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

Danny 604.307.7722 DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors discount. Friendly, family business, 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408

8073

Drainage

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 30 year Exp.

Large & Small Job Specialist Expert Trouble Shooter Bonded, WCB, BBB 24/7 Low Rates

604-617-1774

# 104787 LIC. ELECTRICIAN For hire. Love small jobs.

Great rates. Call 778-822-8710 ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect Contr 97222. 40 years exp. 1 stop!

Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.

Top Tier Electrical Inc. Comm/Res renos & construction.

Adam 604-773-4313 Lic #104540 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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

8125

Gutters

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

A Semi Retired Tradesman Small Renovations & Repairs, Crown Moldings & Finishing.

Richard, 604-377-2480 ACE HANDYMAN SERVICE Pressure washing, landscaping, rubbish. Joe, 604-657-0346 PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN For Homes or Businesses.

Call Dave at 778-386-3844

604-294-8038

402-3701 Hastings St., Burnaby

7015

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

Escort Services

Carman & Fox friends

604.669.9475

The Fox Den at Metrotown out-call Escorts Vancouver

CarmanFox.com

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in the Classifieds!

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

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

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

8155

Landscaping

★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★ Bobcat, paving, retaining walls, turf, planting, etc. 604-889-4083 ★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Retaining walls, irrigation, paving, patios, fences, etc. 778-688-2444

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Are your new neighbours bothering you?

Maybe it’s time to get a new fence built, or maybe a brick or concrete retaining wall? For all your renovations and fix-ups turn to our Home Services Section. From Landscaping to Carpentry the NOW Classifieds will point you in the right direction.

Call us today to schedule your ad, then get ready to sell!

Call 604-444-3000

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HOME SERVICES

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Lawn & Garden

Moving & Storage

ADVANCE MOVING LTD * Landscape and Garden Design & Construction * Full Lawn Care Services Mowing, Power Raking, Aeration, Fertilizing, New Lawns * Hedges and Tree Pruning * Yard Cleanups * Fences & Decks

MOVING & DELIVERY EXPERTS!!

Licensed, Bonded & Insured Single item to full house moves We Guarantee the Cost of Every Move Flat Rates always available A+ (604) 861-8885 BBB www.advancemovingltd.com Rating

BEST RATE MOVING

Marc • 604-315-8954

604-787-8061

❏ SPRING CLEAN-UP ❏ Yard Maintenance ❏ Hedge Trim ❏ Tree Pruning ❏ Weeding ❏ Retaining Walls ❏ Lawn Cuttng Contracts Insured. Guaranteed. John: 604-464-8700 or 778-867-8785

Park’s Landscaping

Gardening Services Lawn Maintenance Landscape Design Residential & Commercial William KIM • 27 years exp.

Winter Specials!

www.MontyJsMoving.com

Call 604-710-5253

Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020 A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!!

Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872 ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45 hr honest 26 yrs est 506-7576.

AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube.

Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620 TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

604-518-3571

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THE REAL DEAL 3 Rooms $250 Free Estimates

604-771-7052

SAM’S Gardening SERVICE Lawn & Garden Care, Hedge Trims, Clean-up. 604-603-2341

Magic Star Painting

Winter Specials 3 ROOMS 4 ROOMS $ $ 279 359 Top Quality Quick Work

CONFIDENT

FREE ESTIMATES

Int. & Ext. Specialist, 20 yrs exp. * Reas. Rates, High Quality * Fast, clean, with ref’s Licensed, Insured & WCB

604-537-4140

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582

D&M PAINTING

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

604-724-3832 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed!

Call Thomas 604 377-1338

Decks/Patios/ Railings

UNITED VINYL SUNDECKS LTD.

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

Free Est.

942-5394

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Paving/Seal Coating

www.affordablemoversbc.com

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Plumbing

PAINTING LTD.

Jean-Guy Bottin

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

MC GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

Ad#: 1295390 HOME RENOVATIONS SERVICE

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

Quality Workmanship Reasonable Prices – Free Estimates

Please Call: D • 778.829.7785

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Renovations & Home Improvement

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Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

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

J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079

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

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

Tiling

Dave Abbott Tile & Stone Installations & Repair Specialist!

Best Rates. Guar. 778-808-5912

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

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Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

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

Call Bill

604-298-1222

SKYLINE DECKING Renovations, Roofing, New Construction WCB/Insured/Licensed Guaranteed workmanship, reasonable pricing Call for FREE Estimate Luke: 604-729-6871 THOMAS DIAMOND Quality Renos, Repairs, Decks, Stairs etc. Precise, Reliable, Prof, Insured. Free Est. 604-710-7941. thomasdiamond1@hotmail.com

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Roofing

www.chrisdalehomes.com

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RENO & REPAIR

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

JJ Roofing • Repairs • Reroof • New Roof

• Bathrooms • Suites • Plumbing • Electrical

• Basements • Decks / Sheds • Flooring /Tiles • Interior Designing

Gary: 604-690-7565 “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”

COVE RENOVATIONS ❍ flooring ❍ tile ❍ finishing ❍ painting

General Restoration Services

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

NEW CANADIAN ROOFING LTD. Over 15 yrs experience All types of Roofing Reasonable Rates WCB Insured

Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!

Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.

604 628 9044

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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

Need a Gardener?

Find one in the Home Services section

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Scrap Car Removal

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

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Sports & Imports

2004 VW Jetta 2.0 $8200, 160000km, Lady driven, air care, auto, leather, 604-574-7856

THE SCRAPPER

GL Roofing cedar shake, asphalt shingle, flat roofs BBB WCB clean gutters $80. 24/7 604-240-5362

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

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2005 KIA RIO $4750 4dr 5 spd, new clutch, timing belt, recond mtr, grt cond 604-795-5508 before 8pm

2006 HONDA Accord, $14,500.

2002 VW Jetta diesel, $8,500.

604-593-2163 or 604-726-2169

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Vans

2008 HONDA Odyssey EX, 7 pass, loaded, 25K, $21,750 firm D9921 toll free 1-877-855-6522 Roofing Experts 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank

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Rubbish Removal 782-2474

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673 FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-761-7175

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Boats

WANTED. Aluminum Boat, 10, 12 or 14ft, with or without motor or trailer. 604-319-5720

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RV’s/Trailers

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

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

★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $500 CASH Today!

604-728-1965 John

2007 SILVERBACK by Forest River, 30ft 5th Wheel, 2 slides, spotless, $27,000. 604-230-2728

Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020 DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com

Bath *Kitchen* Suites & More

604-781-7695

ihauljunk.ca 604-782-4713 ★★ Best prices in town ★★

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

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

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Scrap Car Removal

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

604-RUBBISH

✓ RenoRite

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604-761-7175

JENCO

Save Your Dollars!

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

AUTOMOTIVE

604-716-8528

CONSTRUCTION

WWW.RENORITE.COM

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

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

Tree Services

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

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

Georgie Award for Best Renovation & Design Complete Renovations / Additions Kitchens / Bathrooms

$ BEST RATES $

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

Fully insured & WCB

604-726-6345

''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

Small Jobs Are Welcome!

We do Kitchens & Baths Winter special: 15% off Custom Cabinets www.jenco-online.info

Tree Services

SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

604-454-7978 www.cove-renos.com

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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We cover the H.S.T.

Renovations/Repairs/Building

www.jkbconstruction.com

• Lawn and Garden Fertilization • Pruning & Topping • Landscaping - Lawn Maintenance • Retaining Wall • Garden Clean-Up • New Fences and More SPACE • Power Raking BOOKING • Aeration GARDENING • TrimmingLANDSCAPING & HOME RENOVATION • New Lawn Rep: NWright • Framing • Flooring

PLUMBERS

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

604-728-3009

CALL THE EXPERTS For: MC

Plumbing

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

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs.

Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

Cell 604.626.1975

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To place your ad call

604-444-3000

604-562-5934

Call Now: 780-6510

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Seniors Discount

Quality Work You Can Trust!

Interior & Exterior ★ EXCELLENT PRICES ★ Free Est./Written Guarantee

Free Estimates

1 to 3 Men

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

CANSTAR PAINTING

Give us a Call We're Tough to Beat

LAWN MAINTENANCE 20 yrs exp. power rake, aerating. Free est. Reliable Reas. 604-649-9965

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

Painting/ Wallpaper

Over 20 years of quality service

Gardening Services 21 yrs exp.

Tree topping, West & Eastside & Rmd. Michael 604-240-2881

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Call 604-518-0974

Can-Pro Paint and Drywall

ADAM’S YARD CARE Hedge trimming, pruning trees, yard clean up, etc Adam 778-899-4162

Moving & Storage

• Free Estimates • Seniors Disc.

• High Quality, Low Cost • WCB

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

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A Name You Can Trust

Ask us about our

ATC LANDSCAPE

LANDCAPING LTD.

• Residential - Commercial • Interior & Exterior • Spray & High-End Finishes • Wallpaper Hanging • FREE ESTIMATE

25% Off with this ad

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

COQUITLAM

• Painting & Wallpaper

STARBRUSH PAINTING

MONTY J’S MOVING

www.atclandscape.com

PAINTING & DECORATING

• Local & Long Distance • Avail. 24/7 incl. holidays • Seniors Discount • Delivery to/from YVR Airport

alljobs@telus.net

604-720-2853

Rapid Brush Design

Steven Kovacs • 778-990-7174

Free Est. 604-779-6978

email:

Painting/ Wallpaper

Experienced Movers with Affordable Rates!

Starting $30/ hour Licensed & Insured

Residential and Commercial • Landscape Maintenance • Power Raking • Aeration • Lawn Repairs • Gardening

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Roofing

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

Tried & True Since 1902

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

Have your vehicle parked in 12 different locations at once.

Advertising in the NOW Classifieds will get you results. For one low price we can place your ad in 12 different newspapers throughout the Lower Mainlandwhere over 600,000 people take a ride through the classified pages twice a week.

Call us today to schedule your ad, then get ready to sell!

604-444-3000

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