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Police warn of potential for more victims at 42 schools Stories by Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com A substitute teacher is facing sex-related charges for allegedly touching three Grade 3 girls in a Tri-Cities classroom, and police are seeking other possible victims. Aleksandr Vladimirovich Plehanov, 35, has been charged with three counts each of sexual interference, sexual exploitation and sexual assault. Plehanov, known as “Mr. P” to his students, worked as an on-call teacher at 42 different elementary, middle and secondary schools in School District 43 over the past three years. On March 10, Coquitlam RCMP launched an investiAleksandr Plehanov gation after receiving a call from a parent whose daughter alleged Plehanov had touched her inappropriately. Two other girls from the same Grade 3 class came forward with similar stories. Police said the alleged incidents occurred on the same day in the same classroom during school hours, but would not say whether the seven- and eight-year-old girls were together at the time. Plehanov was arrested at his Burnaby home on March 18 without incident and was released on bail the same day with 13 conditions. Police said that, under these conditions, Plehanov cannot contact the three victims and he must stay away from schools, daycares, swimming pools, playgrounds, skating rinks and recreation centres. He cannot carry weapons, and he is not allowed to work or volunteer with kids under 14 years. RCMP Cpl. Bert Paquet said investigators believe there may be more victims or witnesses to other incidents involving Plehanov, whose next court appearance is scheduled for June 3 at Port Coquitlam provincial court. “It’s definitely a scenario, although it is one that we do not like to consider, that we have to consider to further our investigation,” Paquet said Monday. “And this is why today is an opportunity to let the parents know about some of the details, so if there are other victims that they can come forward and assist us in our investigation.” RCMP are asking parents to determine if Plehanov taught their children between Jan. 31, 2007, and March 15, 2010 by contacting their schools directly. If they believe their child may have been a victim or witness, they should call the police. “We’re broadening our request for assistance to all the schools that he was involved in, whether he taught there once or whether he taught there 50 times,” Paquet said. Currently, Plehanov is not teaching in District 43. “He has worked in over 60 per cent of our schools at the elementary, middle and secondary levels since January 2007. These  CONTINUED ON PAGE 5, see COLLEGE INVESTIGATING.

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Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Bert Paquet outlines the charges against Aleksandr Plehanov who taught at 42 local schools.

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t’s an issue that needs to be addressed. But what’s the best way for parents to bring up issues of sexual abuse and exploitation with their children? Amy Schactman of Children of the Street Society suggests initiating these conversations as soon as possible. “A big thing for any form of exploitation is opening a dialogue at a young age. If later in life something happens, the child or youth feels comfortable going to their parents and talking to them because they know it’s a safe space and that the parent will support them. That would be our first suggestion,” she said. “It’s not easy, but it’s just dialoguing. It’s being open and communicating. It

sounds easier than it is, of course, but it’s got to start early.” Internet issues are also a big focus right now for Children of the Street Society, a Coquitlam-based charity dedicated to preventing sexual exploitation of children and youth. “The youth are more advanced with the technology right now than a lot of the parents,” she said. “It’s really important for parents to be aware of the social networking sites our kids are on. That way they can have an honest dialogue with their kids about it.” Once this type of communication begins, kids will feel more comfortable coming to parents with difficult prob-

lems, Schactman said. “The kids need to feel safe and know that they’re not going to get in trouble. It’s creating that safe place. I think if there’s an awareness with the parent and the youth, then dialogue can be made about it,” Schactman said. “If a young person at nine and 10 knows that their parents will always be supportive of them, then when they’re 13, 14, 15 and these things occur, they know that their parents aren’t going to be mad at them when they come home and they tell them this story.” If children do tell a parent that they  CONTINUED ON PAGE 5, see PARENTS.

Pair busted for allegedly filming teen porn Two Port Moody men are facing multiple charges for filming sex with underage girls at a house party last fall, and police say more suspects may be involved. Port Moody police received a noise complaint on Sept. 12, 2009, about a home in the 900

block of Clarke Road. When officers showed up to investigate, an underage person at the party alleged a 25-year-old man was having sex with and filming teen girls inside the home. The officers located and arrested Matthew Richard

Sadlowski on four counts of sexual touching a person under 16, four charges of sexual interference of a person under 16 and one charge of making or publishing child pornography. They also arrested Michael Brian West, 23 at the time, on

four charges of invitation to sexual touching of a person under 16, one charge of making or publishing child pornography and one charge of a householder permitting sexual activity.  CONT. ON PAGE 5, see GIRLS.

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Young and old alike converged at the Noons Creek Hatchery on Saturday for the Port Moody Ecological Society’s annual Fingerling Festival. Families like Doug Adam and his two-year-old son, Navaro, left, released baby fish into the creek. Fouryear-old Benjamin Harrold, far left, helped with some of the thousands of salmon released that day.

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HST petition available in city buildings Council approves volunteer-run stations at all facilities in Coquitlam John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Coquitlam residents will soon have a plethora of options to register their opposition to one of the more controversial policies to come out of Victoria in the last decade. Council voted Monday to make anti-HST petitions available in all city buildings, a move that was first proposed to include only City Hall, but later amended to cover facilities city-wide. “We live in a politically apathetic province and the huge, vast number of people that are out expressing their opinion on this is to be encouraged — not necessarily because it’s the HST, but because it’s people speaking out, people getting involved and people engaging in the political process and I think that that has to be encouraged,” said Coun. Doug Macdonell. Though the details of where and when the petitions will be placed are still being determined, the stations will be manned solely by volunteers. Coun. Mae Reid suggested the petition station at City Hall be located near the first-floor entrance adjacent to the underground parking lot, so as to not disrupt other civic operations. “People just feel the need to get out and say what

they have to say, but they don’t have the proper forum with which to do so,” Reid said. Coun. Lou Sekora first introduced the notice of motion two weeks ago, claiming that “90 per cent of people in Coquitlam” were opposed to the tax that’s slated to take effect July 1. On Monday, he accused the provincial government of being “totally, totally arrogant” for instituting the 12-per-cent tax, which will be applied to many items — prescription medication, bicycles and airfare, to name a few — that were previously exempt from the provincial sales tax. “Every walk of life, every political stripe is against it,” he said. “But [the provincial government is] willing to shove it through. It doesn’t matter at what cost or who it’s going to hurt.” Coun. Linda Reimer was the lone councillor to register opposition to the move. Mayor Richard Stewart left Monday’s meeting before the HST vote, due to ongoing back pain. “My concern about doing this in all of our civic buildings is that it sets a precedent,” Reimer said. “Forgetting about the HST for a moment, if we’re talking about other campaigns as well — and it could be a campaign for anything — is this a precedent we want to set in our civic buildings?” Some around the council table argued that pass-

ing Sekora’s motion was a moot point, given that the provincial government passed the HST legislation last week. Not so, says Port Coquitlam’s Chris Delaney, who’s heading up an anti-HST petition rally that collected 155,000 signatures last week alone. “Nothing’s a done deal. The provincial government had a law saying that they had to have a balanced budget — and that was a done deal until they didn’t have a balanced budget,” he said. “To say it’s a done deal is ridiculous. They can repeal anything they want.” The Fight HST campaign has until July 5 to collect signatures from 10 per cent of registered voters in all of the province’s 85 ridings. As of Sunday, 44 ridings had reached the 10-percent threshold, and 17 of those had eclipsed the 15per-cent mark. So far, only Port Coquitlam has passed the 10-percent threshold of the four Tri-Cities ridings, though organizers are aiming to get 15 per cent of all voter signatures in each riding. The numbers in the Tri-Cities ridings currently stand at: 1,560 of the 4,650 needed in CoquitlamBurke Mountain, 1,784 of the 5,534 needed in Coquitlam-Maillardville, 3,994 of the 5,487 needed in Port Coquitlam and 1,049 of the 4,950 needed in Port Moody-Coquitlam.

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City eyes public dining plans John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Building on the templates established in Port Moody and Vancouver, Coquitlam council is looking at developing a public-private partnership for a restaurant in the City Centre area. The move was unanimously endorsed by council Monday, and staff is now tasked with working out the details for a “destination restaurant” on city-owned lands in Town Centre Park. “For a long time, I’ve talked to residents and they’ve said they don’t understand why in Coquitlam we don’t have that destination restaurant that other municipalities, neighbouring municipalities, are able to attract.” Those neighbouring municipalities, specifically Port Moody and Vancouver, have established public-private partnerships in the form of restaurants: the Boathouse Restaurant in Port Moody and the Seasons in the Park in Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Park are both built on city lands. “Both cities have financially benefited from the increased revenues, by the additional services and amenities provided to the citizens, and increased economic development. It is anticipated that similar success could be experienced by Coquitlam,” notes a city staff report. That same staff report points to a number of

factors that highlight Town Centre Park as the ideal setting for the restaurant proposal: it’s in a high density area near to an anticipated Evergreen Line stop, it’s a heavily used area and it is adjacent to the Evergreen Cultural Centre. “The opportunity of a dinner and a play, or after the play, to go back in for a nightcap and a dessert, there’s some real potential synergies there. And it’s in a beautiful setting that would really allow the use of [Lafarge Lake] by a broader range of people in a broader range of weather settings,” Mayor Richard Stewart said in an interview Tuesday. The model that will be used for the restaurant is referred to as “build/own/operate/transfer,” a system where the city provides land to the private sector to design, build and operate a facility for a specified period of time. Once that time elapses, the facility’s operations return back to the city. The benefit of that model, according to a staff report, is that the city doesn’t have to finance the related capital or operating costs. Despite being universally lauded by councillors Monday, Coun. Mae Reid said she still wants staff to push for a full-service restaurant in the newly minted Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. “I urge staff not to forget that we have that brand new gem up there, and I’d hope that we would look forward to putting a full-service restaurant in,” she said.

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A 22-year-old man is dead after crashing his motorcycle in Coquitlam Saturday night, according to police. Coquitlam RCMP were called to the area near Planet Ice around 9 p.m., when a man riding a motorcycle lost control at the inter-

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College investigating since March 5 tigation, the B.C. College of Teachers launched their own investigation into Plehanov on March 5 after receiving a report from District 43. College communications officer Mykle Ludvigsen said Plehanov had no prior record of discipline at the college level before this investigation. However, Ludvigsen could not

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ranged from one day to a series of days, depending on the site,” District 43 spokesperson Cheryl Quinton said. “If any students need support, they are asked to contact the school principal and assistance will be provided.” Prior to the RCMP inves-

confirm whether the report was related to a similar incident since the investigation is ongoing. “Every district in the province is required when they have a teacher that they have disciplined — particularly with something of this nature — to report it to the college so the college can begin its

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own process,” Ludvigsen said. “One of those [reports] came in on him.” Potential victims or witnesses of incidents involving Plehanov are asked to call RCMP investigators at 604552-7335. For information about sex abuse resources, contact the victim services unit at 604-945-1585.

Aleksandr Vladimirovich Plehanov worked at the following facilities in School District 43 between Jan. 31, 2007 to March 15, 2010: Elementary schools • Castle Park • Birchland • Nestor • Mountain View • Parkland • Hazel Trembath • Irvine • Glen • Heritage Woods • Ranch Park • Leigh • Mary Hill • Seaview • Anmore • Roy Stibbs • R.C. MacDonald • Bramblewood • Eagle Ridge • Glenayre • Rochester • Central • Mundy Road • Cedar Drive

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Both men were known to police for unrelated reasons. Cpl. Bill Kim said the situation involved more than one girl under 16 years old, but he would not confirm the age or number of victims. He did note that drugs and alcohol were not involved. The underage guests went to the party allegedly hosted by the suspects, whom they had met through previous community relations or networking, Kim added. “These individuals knew [the teen girls] through past dealings, and then maybe the word got out that there might

have been a party going on,” he said Tuesday. “When I was growing up, a 14- or 13-year-old kid would not go to a party involving people over 20, but we live in different times.” Investigations have revealed that more suspects may be involved, he added. “By all means, the statute of limitations is not over on this thing. If further information comes up that there are other individuals involved and we have solid evidence, then further charges will be laid.” Kim also said he has no information to indicate the men were engaged in similar activity at other parties.

The girls received counselling from the department’s victim services unit, and the pair are awaiting a trial in 2011. Kim stressed that the community needs to be vigilant to protect children and youth. “These types of crimes are so abhorrent. It shocks and it rocks the very foundation of our community. Nothing is more gut-wrenching,” he said. “It hits the very centre of our core … There are predators out there that see the young and vulnerable, and they take full advantage. This is where life skills and wherewithal of your surroundings is very important.”

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Parents should try to be calm when child confesses problems “In dealing with this, it’s important for parents not to overreact right away, but to be supportive to their kids,” she said. “So when the kid is coming

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have been sexually abused or exploited, Schactman said it’s best if the parent can remain calm.

and telling them something, their language and body language is very supportive and open and relaxed.” As the school program coordinator for Children of the

for parents and teachers are also available. “Parents can organize big workshops on how to address these issues with their kids. That’s always possible through

Street Society, Schactman co-ordinates workshops about sexual exploitation at all the middle and secondary schools in the area. She said similar resources

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hile some critics have already taken potshots at the new drunk driving laws and a court challenge is being contemplated, we say kudos to the provincial government for tightening the rules. The lives that have been damaged or, in some tragic cases, ended because someone got behind the wheel after drinking alcohol are too numerous to list. Families have lost loved ones killed by drunk drivers, and relatives of impaired drivers have not been spared from the impacts. The ripple effect of drunk driving hurts everyone involved. The new rules have some pretty stiff penalties attached. Under the new rules, drivers who blow within a “warn” range between .05 and .08 will immediately be banned from driving for three days and be fined $200. A second instance will earn a seven-day ban and a $300 fine, and a third, a 30-day ban and $400 fine. Drivers who blow over .08 or refuse to provide a roadside breath sample will immediately be banned from driving for 90 days and hit with a $500 fine. Their vehicles will be impounded for 90 days and they could face criminal charges. Add in administrative penalties, towing charges, impoundment costs and the price of an ignition interlock device, and you end up with a big number: all told, one fail on a roadside screening device will cost the driver roughly $3,750 — and they could still face criminal charges. The president of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association has said drivers who are facing huge fines that they are unable to pay will be forced to drive illegally to get to work, and “then they’re committing more crime.” We’ve heard some pretty dumb arguments over the years — and that’s one of them. Here’s our answer: don’t drink and drive, and don’t even consider it, even if you can afford to pay $4,000.

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their voices have been shouted down by the outcry s I watched our MLAs finally give passage to the provincial legislation that paves the way for over the HST). Those who think a successful petition drive the introduction of the Harmonized Sales Tax against the new tax will automatically get rid of it (HST), I couldn’t help but think that the tax is here should go back and read the actual legislation govto stay. erning such initiatives. No matter how loud the cries of If enough valid signatures are indeed “shame, shame!” were from the NDP collected (something we won’t know side the chamber, and no matter how until August), the petition is certified as many signatures the anti-HST petisuccessful and is then sent to an obscure tion eventually garners, the prospects standing committee of the B.C. legislaof actually getting rid of the tax appear ture. dim. The select standing committee on There are a number of obstacles legislative initiatives must meet within here. First, the province is locked into a View From 30 days of receiving the petition (which contractual agreement with the federal The Ledge would be a rare occurrence in itself, government to collect the HST for five given that this committee hasn’t met years. Keith Baldrey for 20 years or so) and decide one of two Any attempt to undo that agreement things. earlier than 2015 would result in a hefty financial It must either recommend a legislative bill based penalty for the B.C. government, likely in the neighon the language of the petition itself, or refer the bill bourhood of at least $1.6 billion. and the petition to the chief electoral officer for a Even NDP leader Carole James acknowledges this provincewide referendum. fact. If her party wins the 2013 election, it will preLet’s look at the first option. There’s no guarantee side over the HST system for two years before makthe legislature will sit this fall, so it is conceivable ing any attempt to get rid of it. that the anti-HST bill would not be introduced in Frankly, I can’t imagine public anger over the the house until the spring of 2011. HST lasting at the current level for another five But introducing a bill is not the same thing as years. Therefore, it’s unlikely there will be much calling a bill for debate and then passing it. Only the political pressure on an NDP government to repeal government — not the Opposition — can call a bill the tax. for debate. As well, if the economy is chugging along by that Given that passing such legislation would result time, I’d bet a lot of economists will point to the in that huge financial penalty to the provincial HST as being a contributing factor to that economic government’s already depleted financial coffers, does growth (something they’re already predicting, but

anyone seriously believe the B.C. Liberals would pass such legislation? Finance Minister Colin Hansen desperately needs to balance his budget before the next election, so I don’t see him blowing a $1.6-billion (and counting) hole in his fiscal plan. As for a provincewide referendum, you can pretty well forget about that option going forward. There’s no way a government will set in motion a vote that will be seen as an anti-government vote — and one that would surely pass. Bill Vander Zalm, the proponent of the anti-HST petition, says he will organize a recall movement against Premier Gordon Campbell if the government essentially ignores a successful outcome of his petition drive. But the earliest he can begin a recall campaign is mid-November, and he would need 40 per cent of the voters (not 10 per cent as with the petition) to sign a recall petition to be successful. That works out to more than 16,000 people. Will the public anger still be there by that time? Perhaps, but the rules are stacked against a successful recall (just as they are stacked against a successful petition). The B.C. Liberals may yet pay a hefty political price for ignoring the public when it comes to the HST. But they appear willing to take that hit instead of scrapping the tax. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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There’s plenty of room in Mundy Park for off-leash I have been watching the comments regarding the users of Mundy Park for about three years now. All sides try to defend their positions and to date, the only solutions that have been proposed (to my knowledge) are to restrict user time or fine people for using the park when their usage does not meet the needs of some. Can we please end these futile discussions? Mundy Park is huge — there’s plenty of room for all to use it when they want and how they want. I would like to suggest that instead of putting restrictions on people, why not put the restrictions on the park? Would it not seem reasonable to use only certain trails to walk dogs off-leash, run, walk, etc.? That way everyone could share the park without threats of being fined, bitten or whatever the issue may be. As for measuring kilometres, perhaps the city could install better signage for each trail so those who care would have some idea as to how far they walked, ran, etc. That way, doesn’t everybody win? Heather Andruski Coquitlam

Runners should have rights over dogs in Mundy Park Re: “Make Mundy Park off-leash,” letter to the editor, Friday, April 16. I have enjoyed Mundy Park’s trails as a runner, walker, and cyclist for 20 years. I agree with Ms. Monika Coutts that all park users need to share this beautiful space and get along civilly. In fact, I think most people in

Mundy Park are friendly, polite and recognize their shared love of the park. In the years since the off-leash hours were permitted, runners and dog owners (with their pets) have come to be more considerate of each other and learned to resolve conflicts. That said, I do not agree that off-leash hours should be extended in Mundy Park for two good reasons. First, there is a certain percentage of irresponsible dog owners whose dogs’ behaviour creates dangerous and annoying situations for runners. To The Second, promoting Mundy Park as an off-leash dog park (when no other comparable place in the Lower Mainland allows this use) attracts such a large number of dogs that the enjoyment of other park users is compromised. Ms. Coutts and other responsible dog owners may not be aware that runners are frequently jumped up on, tripped, knocked over and even bitten by off-leash dogs whose owners do not train them properly or attempt to control them when they are in Mundy Park. The attitude of this small minority of dog owners is that during off-leash hours, their dog has the right to annoy or hurt runners and it is the runner’s fault for even trying to run in the park during off-leash hours. Mundy Park is a popular running spot for many runners, not just a small group. The park is ideal for runners because there is no danger of cars and the soft surface prevents injuries. Running, for many, is a solitary pursuit and people often want their run to be a peaceful activity. Whether they are running fast or jogging slowly, they don’t want to have to worry about being hassled or aggressively pursued by dogs. That is why it is important that runners can

choose a time to go to the park when they can be confident that dog owners will have their pets under control. Dogs’ exercise needs should not impinge on human safety and well-being. Dogs are welcome in Mundy Park at any time, on leash, and owners who feel their dog needs unrestricted running can make choices that don’t interfere with runners and walkers, such as running or jogging with their dog (on-leash), taking their dog to another off-leash area (such as the off-leash area at Buntzen Lake) or allowing their dog to play Editor and run in their own backyard. Nancy Tinari Coquitlam

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Off-leash area a welcome addition for all users First, my hearty congratulations to Coquitlam’s mayor and council for fast-tracking the long-awaited designated off-leash dog area at Mundy Park, near the animal shelter and recycling facility. Once fenced, it should be ready for the exclusive use of dog owners shortly. More than 10 years ago, dog owners presented petitions to council for this facility at this location but this was prior to Mariner Way being widened and no parking was available. Coquitlam dog owners will be thrilled to view this huge area, complete with an agility course and other doggie challenges. Parks staff have devoted time, expertise and considerable cost, after close collaboration with dog owners, to create a state-of-the-art facility, to be available to dog owners dawn to dusk daily. Having this facility available will make it safe and fun for dogs to be off-leash at Mundy Park. Not having to share confined trails with

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multiple other trail users, where conflicts and collisions with others have created tensions, which should resolve this. Council is planning to include dog issue questions on the May 15 byelection. The best question may be: Do you prefer dogs being onleash at all times in shared public areas? There were 55,000 Vancouver Sun Run participants last year, and people have few trail systems to train on. Mundy Park’s soft bark mulch trails offer Coquitlam area residents the best surface to safely accomplish this. Many people have completed the Sun Run with my running and walking groups for 25 years. I am so grateful and pleased to have a firstclass training facility for people to gain health and fitness this way. Thanks council for making this possible. Judy Donaghey Mundy Mudthudders Coquitlam

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Coquitlam town hall meeting to feature council Q&A council members directly: staff recorded those concerns and, at times, only the mayor jkurucz@thenownews.com responded to comments from the public. Though some raised concerns about how the Everyone will have a microphone, and every- changes would affect the length of the town hall meeting, the motion was unanimously one will be open to answering to the public. endorsed. Those are the main tenets behind a notice of “I think this is great — we should all have a motion passed by Coquitlam council Monday microphone and we can speak to change the procedure of its when we want to speak,” said June 5 town hall meeting. Coun. Mae Reid. “I think as Initiated by Coun. Lou long as we’re not trying to be “I think as long as Sekora, the change now allows little divas and little wonderful for members of the public we’re not trying to heroes we should just move to speak directly to individbe little divas … we right along. I think we’re all ual councillors, and each of should just move big boys and girls here and we those councillors will have should realize that everybody’s microphones to facilitate that right along.” time should be respected and I dialogue. think we’re more than capable “People are complainof running a good town hall ing and I want to listen to Mae Reid meeting.” these people,” Sekora said in Coquitlam City Councillor Sekora said some communan interview Tuesday. “Just ity members don’t even bother because they may chastise us, attending town hall meetings I don’t think for one minute anymore because “they are a sham.” that we should be trying to hide from the gen“There’s many, many people that are comeral public. If I’ve got to take some hits on the ing to the town hall meetings saying ‘What a chin, then I’ll take some hits on the chin.” joke,’” he said. Previously, some town hall meetings were Sekora also used Monday’s meeting to critirun in a way that saw gallery members voicing cize Stewart for not instituting the changes their concerns in a manner that didn’t engage

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Drunk pedestrian struck by car Driving while drunk is against the law, but walking while inebriated can hurt as well. A 27-year-old Coquitlam man found this out the hard way, after trying to cross the street in New Westminster Sunday afternoon. Just after 1:30 p.m., the man tried crossing the street in the 200 block of Columbia Street. Witnesses reported the pedestrian was “highly intoxicated,” according to Sgt. Gary Weishaar of the New Westminster Police Service, in a prepared release.

A car being driven by a 54-year-old Surrey resident was unable to stop in time, hitting the man just before the car was able to come to a complete stop. The pedestrian was treated by ambulance paramedics at the scene and then transported to Royal Columbian Hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries to his hand and foot. The driver is not facing any charges. — The Record

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earlier, though Stewart responded by saying that it’s up to council as a whole to make those decisions. “If council votes tonight to put a microphone in front of everybody and to have questions directed at city council members, then that’s fine. That’s how it will go,” Stewart said. City clerk Jay Gilbert said the meeting will likely not adhere to a formal agenda the way council meetings do, and will be conducted in

a more general manner. “It’s about the public being able to come up and ask whatever they want,” Gilbert said. Gilbert added that the exact duration of the meeting is still being determined by council, though it will likely run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Centennial Room of the Centennial Pavilion, next to the Poirier Community Centre, located at 620 Poirier St.

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Ready, Set, Learn is returning to a school near you! Elementary schools in School District #43 invite you and your three & four year old to an early welcome to the school community. Have fun with your child as he/she engages in a variety of play-based activities, and learn about neighborhood schools and community resources for young children and their families. For the neighborhoods of Baker Drive, Cape Horn, Meadowbrook, Mundy Road, Ranch Park, RC MacDonald and Riverview Park:

Grand Opening

Thursday, May 20, 2010 Riverview Park Elementary 700 Clearwater Way, Coquitlam 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

The ofﬁcial opening of the new Glen School (3064 Glen Dr., Coquitlam) will be on Wednesday, May 12 from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. All former students, staff members, and people from the community are invited to tour the new school. There will be a welcome ceremony at 4:00 pm, which will include speeches, a performance by the Glen Choir, refreshments and cake.

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Tough new drunk driving laws lauded Tom Zytaruk Surrey Now Police are lauding the province’s tough new drunk driving legislation, but critics are concerned the regulations may actually result in increased criminality. Rob Holmes, president of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, is concerned that drivers who are facing huge fines that they are unable to pay will be forced to drive illegally to get to work, “and then they’re committing more crime.” The new rules, revealed this week by B.C. Solicitor General Michael de Jong, amend the Motor Vehicles Act to create Canada’s “most immediate and severe” penalties for impaired driving. The changes were inspired by the case of Alexa Middlaer, a four-year-old girl who was killed by an alleged drunk driver in Delta two years ago. They are expected to come into effect this fall. Under the new rules, drivers who blow over .08 or refuse to provide a breath sample at the roadside will immediately be banned from driving for 90 days, hit with a $500 fine, and their vehicle will be

impounded for 90 days. They could also face criminal charges. Drivers who blow once within a “warn” range between .05 and .08, within five years, will immediately be banned from driving for three days and be fined $200. The second instance will earn them a seven-day ban and $300, and a third, a 30-day ban and $400 fine. Moreover, drivers who blow once in the “fail” range or three times in the “warn” range in a three-year period will have to participate in a rehabilitative responsible driver program. Here’s where it gets costly. In these cases, the driver will be hit with a $500 “administrative penalty,” be banned for driving for 90 days, will have to pay a $250 driver’s licence reinstatement fee, and will be billed about $700 for towing expenses and 30-day vehicle impoundment. Also, they will pay $880 for the rehabilitative program, and pay $1,420 for the ignition interlock device, which they must use for one year. The device tests the driver’s breath for alcohol every time they drive. All told, one fail on a roadside screen-

ing device will cost the driver roughly $3,750, and they may still face an impaired driving charge on top of that. The government says drivers will be able to contest their roadside prohibition by paying $100 for a written review or $200 for an oral review by the superintendent of motor vehicles. As it stands now, it takes police about four days to gather evidence, prepare courts and appear in court to support an impaired driving charge. RCMP Insp. Mike Diack, of RCMP traffic services, said Tuesday that 130 people die every year in B.C. because of impaired driving. The bill, which is expected to take effect this fall, has numerous other supporters, including Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The bill also found political support from both sides. “We think this legislation is the right approach,” said Port Coquitlam MLA and NDP public-safety critic Mike Farnworth. “People should not be drinking and driving,” he added. “It’s not acceptable.” — With files from Canwest News Service

PoCo begins weekly pickup of kitchen waste The City of Port Coquitlam begins weekly curbside pickup of green/kitchen waste carts on May 17, timed to coincide with the start of warmer weather and gardening season. The weekly collection of yard waste and food scraps

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Pancho and Sal, left, bring their eclectic musical mix to the Crossroads Hospice Society’s coffeehouse stage this Friday. Photography by Mediated Learning Academy students, above, makes up a library exhibit this month, while Kimberly Andert’s entry, below, wins People’s Choice in the Wearable Art Awards.

Lady Liberty lands People’s Choice award

Wearable take on America’s symbol of freedom selected out of more than 100 entries

imberly Andert’s statement about wartime rallying efforts in the U.S. has earned her the People’s Choice award for this year’s instalment of the Wearable Art Awards. The South Bend, Ind., native’s entry “Lady Liberty Camouflaged” was selected as the winner out of more than 100 entries on April 27. “With the many quality garments on display this year to John choose from, there was not a clear People’s Choice favourite. Andert’s success in designing an incredibly detailed garment, combined with a conceptual meaning that resonated with the public was the reason for her win,” said Port Moody Arts centre executive director Jane Matthews in a press release. Now a two-time winner, Andert also picked up the People’s Choice award in 2006 for her entry “Radiance.” “‘Lady Liberty’ has been used as a rallying figure throughout our country’s history, and visages, encouraging citizens to support war over many generations,” Andert says of her entry in a press release. “Unfortunately, our history has been full of war and while our lady is wrapped in America’s colours, she also wears the trappings of war camouflage, ammunition belt and the eagle of freedom. We are forced to ponder the liberty she is representing; is it really ours and those we seek to protect?”

Pancho and Sal at Crossroads

The singer-songwriter duo of Pancho and Sal will bring their eclectic mix of influences to the stage of Port Coquitlam’s Crossroads Coffeehouse on Friday, May 7. Born in Argentina, Pancho’s musical travels have taken him throughout Europe and his style is described as “troubadour-style flamenco.” Sal, on the other hand, Kurucz was born in England and sings in Spanish, English and French. The pair met by chance in Peru a number of years ago, with Sal complimenting Pancho’s guitar playing through her proficiency on the accordion, shakers, chachas, bombo and guitar. The duo’s May show will be preceded by Lowry Olafson, a guitar player who specializes in the playing style knows finger picking. Having released nine studio albums throughout the course of his career, Olafson has played to audiences across the globe. Friday’s show takes place at the Gathering Place in Leigh Square and kicks off with an open mic session at 7:30 p.m. Olafson will hit the stage at 8 p.m. and Pancho and Sal perform at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 and proceeds support the Crossroads Hospice Society.

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heads up the cast in the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts’ presentation of Grease, which begins its five-day run in Port Coquitlam next week. Slated from May 12 to 16, the show at the Terry Fox Theatre will include all the plotlines, laughs and songs of yesteryear, including “Summer Lovin,” “Greased Lighting” and “We Go Together.” Showtimes for Grease are 7:30 p.m. each night, and 2 p.m. matinée showings will also be offered on May 15 and 16. Tickets for the show cost $16 and are available at www.vtixonline.com/?month=05&year=2010. For more info, see www.lindbjergacademy.com.

Academy show in Port Moody

Students from the Mediated Learning Academy will take what they’ve learned and put it out for all to see in Port Moody. Having just wrapped their first course in photography, the students’ work will be on display at the Port Moody Public Library throughout May. The theme of the display is living subjects, and students have produced photos of plants, animals and people.

Stark makes Arts Club debut

Port Moody native Chris Stark will make his Arts Club Theatre Company debut in the troupe’s production of Becky’s New Car, which

opens up in Vancouver on May 12. Set for the Granville Island Stage, the show follows the comings and goings of Becky, a married woman with kids whose chance encounter with a millionaire changes the ebb and flow of her life. Playing the role of Becky’s son Chris, Stark is a recent graduate of the acting program at UBC and has been cast in productions by First Impression Theatre and Western Gold. Becky’s New Car runs May 12 to June 5 at the Granville Island Stage. For more information, see www.artsclub.com.

Dogwood offers double bill

The Dogwood Drama Club will present a double-comedy bill at the Dogwood Pavilion from May 11 to 13. Even Exchange is a 1940s-based look at marriage, and how the male bread winner of the family influences all the decisions based around money — until a neighbour offers up advice that ultimately backfires. All the Comforts of Home, on the other hand, is a light-hearted comedy that follows the lives of three women who are in search of a fourth person to share their home and experiences. Three performance dates are set for May 11 at 7:30 p.m., and May 13 and May 16 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets cost $5 and the admission price includes light refreshments. For more information, call 604-927-6098.

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can drop by Trinity United Church in Port Coquitlam to purchase perennial plants, hanging baskets and baked goods. A sidewalk sale will be offered, in addition to a raffle. Club members will also be on hand throughout the day, to provide gardening advice to fellow green thumbs.

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The size of Texas is legendary, but less wellknown is its massive diversity of wildlife. Texas encompasses several ecological regions — from the lush Hill Country to the arid desert of the Big Bend of the Rio Grande, to the humid climate of the Gulf Coast. Each of these regions provides its own special habitat and variety of wildlife and plants. Port Moody photographer Ron Long has travelled around much of Texas, and will present a slide show of some of his discoveries at the Tuesday, May 11 meeting of the Burke Mountain Naturalists. His talk will include birds, plants and animals of Big Bend Desert National Park and the Gulf Coast region, the famous spring bloom of the Hill Country, and

the whooping cranes of the Arkansas National Wildlife Refuge. Long is a retired professional photographer whose preferred subject now is nature photography. He is a board member of the Native Plant Society of B.C. and is an active volunteer with the Nature Vancouver Society and the VanDusen Gardens. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11 in the hall of Como Lake United Church, at the corner of Marmont Street and King Albert Avenue in Coquitlam. Non-members are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own mug for birdfriendly, fair-trade coffee. For information, call 604-936-4108 or visit www.bmn.bc.ca.

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NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS Greater Vancouver Regional District Road Dedication of Part of Tynehead Regional Park for the Port Mann/Highway 1 Project Bylaw No. 1123, 2010. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Local Government Act and the Community Charter, the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) proposes to adopt the bylaw referred to above for the purpose of authorizing the exchange of a portion of a property located in Tynehead Regional Park for other land to be used for park purposes. The area to which this approval process applies is the Greater Vancouver Regional District, including Abbotsford. The GVRD Board may proceed with the adoption of the said bylaw unless, by the deadline setout below, at least 10% of the electors of the area indicate that the Board must obtain the assent of the electors before proceeding. Elector responses must be given in the form established by the Board. Elector Response Forms as well as copies of the proposed bylaw are available at Metro Vancouver ofﬁces located at: 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia, or from the Metro Vancouver website www.metrovancouver.org. Originals of completed Elector Response Forms must be received by the Corporate Secretary at the address set out above no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2010. The only persons entitled to sign the elector response forms are the electors of the area described above, to which this approval process applies. The number of elector responses required to prevent the Board from proceeding without the assent of the electors is 155,266.

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The Big Island’s underwater world fascinates me. From our Kona coast resort, my wife and I initially explore adjacent Kahalu’u Beach Park where a reef encloses a sublime bay. An hour’s drive away, another protected bay lies outside the sacred palm-shaded Place of Refuge, where Hawaiians once sought sanctuary within its high 300-metre lava-stone walls. Off Honaunau Bay’s lava ledges — nicknamed by locals as “three steps” — I jump into crystal waters to admire a coral wonderland, recognizing many of Hawaii’s astonishing fish,

which often resemble terrestrial namesakes: butterfly, parrot, hawk, turkey, squirrel, goat, hog and lizard-fish. In this swirl of colour roams Hawaii’s tongue twisting and famed humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apu’a’a, which means snouted pig fish. Boats access further splendid marine sanctuaries. Boarding the Fair Wind II at Keauhou Bay, we embark on an extraordinary maritime adventure. Spinner dolphins surf in the sleek catamaran’s wake. Arriving at beautiful and historic Kealakekua Bay, our captain points out a tall white obelisk. “That’s the Cook Monument. Captain Cook was first welcomed here as a god in 1779, but months later slain as

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Sisters Eliza, 6, and Mikayla, 9, are entering the West Coast All Canadian Girl Pageant.

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Beauty pageants are getting a makeover with a new competition created for Tri-Cities girls to strut their stuff. The West Coast All Canadian Girl Pageant is the first of its kind in B.C. since any girl under 18 can enter — including babies. Organizer Liz Clifford stressed that every girl comes out a winner in the competition,

which she said focuses on personality and natural beauty. “It’s a positive event. I’m trying to put a new positive spin on the word ‘pageant.’ Pageants are sometimes known as having a really negative connotation because of all those lovely reality TV shows,” Clifford said. “But this isn’t a beauty contest and they don’t just go up and walk across the stage and get judged on how they look.”  CONTINUED ON PAGE 21, see EACH.

“IF WE ALL BEGIN TO MAKE SMALL CHANGES, BIG CHANGES WILL FOLLOW.” When Steph Tait and Matt Hill decided to run 11,000 miles across Canada and the United States, they knew that such a massive challenge could only happen one step at a time. In fact, that’s exactly what their Run for One Planet was all about—inspiring people all across the continent to take small, daily steps for the good of the environment. Little things, like hanging laundry up to dry instead of using the dryer. It’s something simple that Steph and Matt both started doing at home. And something powerful that everyone can do to create big change. How big? If all British Columbians hung up their laundry just half of the time, we would save enough energy to power every home in the city of Coquitlam. One step and one t-shirt at a time. Commit to saving 10% and we’ll help you succeed. Join Team Power Smart and receive exclusive member beneﬁts. Sign-up at bchydro.com/joinme.

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tricitieschamber.com or 604464-2716. Riverview Horticultural Coquitlam Centre Society Public Library marks Mental hosts Money Health Week Basics, a semwith a guided inar to help events@thenownews.com tree walk at people learn to 1 p.m. Meet manage their at the upper money and avoid entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. Information: 604-290-9910 or www.rhcs.org. Hyde Creek Watershed Society meets at 7:15 p.m. at Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam. For information, call 604-4613474 or visit www.hydecreek. org. Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society holds a heritage walk during May Day week starting at 1 p.m. Meet at the Terry Fox Library on Mary Hill Road. Registration required. Information: 604927-7611 or pocoheritage@ portcoquitlam.ca. Coquitlam Tennis Club kicks off Summer Series 1 with the Coquitlam Open Tournament at the Town Centre Tennis Courts until Sunday, May 16, from 6 to 10 p.m. weeknights and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. Information: www.coquitlamtennisclub.org. Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 meet at 1 p.m. in the McDonald Cartier Room at Dogwood Pavilion. Membership is $10 per year. Information: Roy at 604-939-0303. Women Helping Others (WHO) meets from 10 a.m. to noon at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Widows and single women over 50 welcome. Information: 604-464-2058. SHARE alcohol and drug program staff continues the education series with a discussion on cocaine and crystal meth from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Program is free. Information: 604-936-3900. Pinetree Community Centre invites youth 14 to 18 years to a Nintendo Wii night at 1260 Pinetree Way. Admission is free. Information: 604-927-6924.

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common mistakes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch, 3001 Burlington Dr. Admission is free, but registration is required. Information: 604-937-4155. Port Moody Public Library weekly toddler storytime has moved to Thursdays at 2 p.m. in May. Programs are free,

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Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society holds a heritage walk during May Day week starting at 6 p.m. Meet at the Terry Fox Library on

Mary Hill Road. Registration required. Information: 604927-7611 or pocoheritage@ portcoquitlam.ca. Tri-Cities Literacy Committee offers a special baby gathering and storytime at 10:30 a.m. at the lower level of Coquitlam Centre, near Guest Services.

Librarians and parents will sing songs in different languages. Information: Julie at 604-817-6462. Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 weekly social bingo at 1 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room at  CONTINUED ON PAGE 25.

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Burquitlam Community Association hosts an allcandidates meeting for those running in the Coquitlam byelection from 7 to 9 p.m. in the gymnasium of Banting Middle, 820 Banting Ave. Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking breakfast at the PoCo Inn and Suites Hotel, 1545 Lougheed Hwy. Advance registration is required. Information: www.

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Girls in different age categories introduce themselves to three judges and answer an age-appropriate question while modelling an outfit of their choice. At the end, each girl receives a crown. Port Coquitlam mom Bonnie Faria is entering her two daughters in their second-ever pageant next weekend. “A lot of people are hesitant with these beauty pageants until you start telling them there’s nothing wrong with letting these kids go out there. They want to model. There’s always some that are

just a little bit more competitive, but I think for the most part, it’s people who just want to go and have a good time,” she said. “My daughters do acting. They do commercials and TV and film, and they love doing modelling. My husband’s not real keen on it, but I told him the emphasis is on just letting the kids go out there and have some fun.” Six-year-old Eliza said she’s already having fun flaunting her fashions around the house. “I get to model and then after I get a crown. I like trying to win, but I don’t care if I don’t win,” she said.

Her nine-year-old sister Mikayla has been busy practising modelling moves with her cousin. “She was showing me how to hit the poses just a little bit,” she said. “She has a modelling coach, so she knows how to hit the model moves.” A pageant for Coquitlam and Burnaby girls will be held on May 15, followed by another event for Delta and Richmond girls on May 30. For more information, visit www.westcoastgirlpageant. com.

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Every May women around the world are celebrated for their sacriﬁces and contributions to the family. With all that Mom does for her children, it would seem like the concept of honoring her would be ages old. However, it really wasn’t until relatively recently that a celebration of mothers was instituted. In ancient Greece individuals honored Rhea, mother of the

gods. Christians also celebrated Mary the mother of God. But it wasn’t until the 1900s before the general mothering population was celebrated in earnest. Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis was a young Appalachian homemaker who, beginning in 1858, attempted to improve sanitation and nursing procedures through women’s clubs and what she called “Mothers Friendship Day.” It wasn’t Anne Marie, but rather her

daughter, Ann Jarvis, who created the Mother’s Day that we celebrate today. Anna spent many years caring for her aging and ailing mother. Anne Marie died on May 9, 1905 and Anna missed her terribly. Anna noticed that many children failed to respect and honor their mothers while they were alive, and it wasn’t until after they died that these children recognized what they had lost in their parent. She intended

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Gifts with a personal touch Flowers. Spa days. Lavish dinners. On Mother’s Day, there are a variety of ways to recognize the special women who have made a difference in our lives. In fact, a recent study conducted by Yahoo indicated that over 85 percent of consumers celebrate the second Sunday in May, spending billions of dollars on gifts. Times are changing, however, and many experts are noticing an increased trend towards Mother’s Day gifts with a more personal touch. According to Shelli Gardner, CEO and cofounder of crafting company Stampin’ Up!“Showing your love and appreciation for Mom doesn’t have to cost a fortune,” said Gardner. “The gift with the greatest impact, the one that shows you truly wanted to make someone feel special, is the one you make yourself.” Gardner suggests the

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following Mother’s Day gift ideas for creative types: Handmade cards Creating a unique do-ityourself Mother’s Day card can be as simple as gathering coloured paper, punches and rubber stamps, or investing in a ready-made cardmaking kit that includes all required

supplies. Include favourite photos, phrases, and colours, and don’t be afraid to get decorative with ribbons and other accessories. Personalized jewellery There was a time when handmade Mother’s Day jewellery meant paper-clip necklaces and other grade school art projects, but there are some new options available that make it easy for creative types of all ages to create professional-quality customized necklaces, bracelets and other adornments.

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Yoga Moms Have Pushed Soccer Moms to the Sidelines Many women are trading in their team jerseys for yoga mats. The busy soccer mom has transformed into the calm and ethereal yoga mom who is more interested in a stressfree life than racing around to sports practices. For a long time the stereotypical image of a mom was a minivan-driving, white, 40-something picking up Timmy from sports practice and Jenny from cheerleading. Her fast-paced lifestyle had her racing between kids’ engagements to home to other social obligations in a harried, time-pressed manner. But today you’re more likely to see mom practicing her asanas instead of toting clipboards and team snacks. She’s scooting around in her Toyota Prius instead of the Dodge Caravan and is more about living in the moment than over-programming children with music lessons and enrichment classes. Today’s moms are more free-spirited and learn-as-you-go types. They don’t strive for the same goals as their mothers

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Events Our Lady of Fatima Church holds a Santacruzan event with a procession through the neighbourhood at 3:30 p.m., followed by Dogwood Pavilion. There are 15 games, and a 5 p.m. mass at the church, 315 Walker St. A pots range from $5 to $25. New players welcome. Information: Catherine at 604-937-7537. dinner and dance starting at 6 p.m. will wrap up Santacruzan, a Filipino religious festival Crossroads Hospice Society continues its with colourful floats and elaborately dressed coffeehouse fundraising series with a performfigures. Tickets for the dinner and ance by Poncho and Sal starting dance are $20. Information: Myrna at 9 p.m. at the Gathering Place at at 604-524-4393 or 778-889-4664. Leigh Square, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq. Mackin House Museum holds in Port Coquitlam. Doors open at events@thenownews.com a special Mother’s Day tea in the 7 p.m., and the open stage begins Edwardian parlour with two sitat 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5, tings available: 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. and proceeds support Crossroads and 3 to 4:15 p.m. Tickets are $15, Hospice Society. and include tea, dainties, fancy sandwiches Port Moody Public Library and SHARE and a Coquitlam Heritage Society memberFamily and Community Services Society host ship. Registration required, and tickets sell out a free English practice group for informal quickly. Information: 604-516-6151 or info@ language practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the ParkLane Room. Information: Julie at 604-469- coquitlamheritage.ca. Mundy Mudthudders kicks off another 4577. season of outdoor fitness with a walk startSATURDAY, MAY 8 ing at 10:15 a.m. The informal walking group Colony Farm Park Association holds tours explores Tri-Cities parks and trails each week, of the community gardens at 2 p.m. and birds and comprehensive mapbooks are available for of Colony Farm at 3 p.m. Participants can a nominal charge. Walks are held rain or shine. also plant a pot for Mother’s Day. Activities Meet at the foot of Regan Avenue, adjacent to run from 1 to 4 p.m., and admission is free. Hillcrest Middle. Information: 604-945-4374. Information: 604-937-3483. Terry Fox Library holds a teen crafternoon Maillardville Residents’ Association holds from 2 to 4 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in Port its fourth-annual My-Yard-Ville garage and Coquitlam. Program is free, but registration is bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1007 required. Information: 604-927-7999. Alderson Ave. Barbecue hotdogs, homemade Castle Park Elementary hosts a Mother’s chili and baked goods available, in addition to Day gala to benefit the Back Stage Youth gently used items for sale. Information: www. Performer’s Society, which provides scholarmaillardvillerseidents.ca. ships for those training in the performing arts.  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20.

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Tickets: 778-295-2977. Pacific Assistance Dogs Society holds a Mother’s Day brunch and charity auction at the Executive Plaza Hotel on North Road from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $40. Information: 604-527-0556 or www.pads.ca. KidSport Tri-Cities car wash fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Como Lake Avenue Shell station. Proceeds support children’s participation in organized sports. Tozenji Japanese Buddhist Temple holds its annual rummage sale from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 209 Jackson St. in Coquitlam. Household items, books, Japanese items and

garden plants available. A matcha tea service with Japanese sweets will be available. Information: Keith at 604-939-7749 or krsnyder@shaw.ca. Glen Pine Pavilion invites family, friends and singing enthusiasts to cheer on contestants in the Glen Pine Karaoke Idol from 3 to 6 p.m. at 1200 Glen Pine Crt. Admission is $8.50, with discounts available for members. Refreshments and snacks available. Information: 604-927-6948.  CONTINUED ON PAGE 26.

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PoCo Garden Club 20thannual plant sale from 10 a.m. Tri-Cities Early Psychosis Port Moody Station to 1 p.m. at Trinity United Support (TRICEPS) meets Museum offers a special THURSDAY, MAY 13 Church, 2211 Prairie Ave. from 7 to 9 p.m. on the secMother’s Day tea from noon ond Wednesday of each month Tri-City Dental Assistants’ to 3 p.m. at 2734 Murray St. in the Parklane Room of Eagle Society meets at 6:30 p.m. in Port Moody. Admission Ridge Hospital. Non-profit at the David Lam Campus is $5 and includes tea and group provides of Douglas College, 1250 scones served in education and Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. the 1921 Venosta support to parSpeaker to discuss infection rail car. First ents, spouses and protection. Information: chris. come, first served. adult siblings of deb@hotmail.com. Riverview events@thenownews.com those who have Tri-City Christian Women’s Horticultural been recently Club monthly luncheon at Centre Society diagnosed with noon at the Executive Inn, holds a special psychosis. 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. guided tree walk for Mother’s Glen Elementary School Marg Roller will discuss Day at 1 p.m. Meet at the officially opens its doors from the languages of love. upper entrance of the Henry 3:30 to 6 p.m. to all former Information: Madge at 604Esson Young Building. students, staff and residents 941-1864. Information: 604-290-9910 or for tours of the new school, Morningside Toastmasters www.rhcs.org. 3064 Glen Dr., Coquitlam. A meets from 7:25 to 8:30 p.m. Caffe Vibrato book welcome ceremony will be at Burkeview Funeral Home, club meets at 2 p.m. at held at 4 p.m., followed by 1340 Dominion Ave. in Port 228 Schoolhouse St. in performances by the school Coquitlam. New members Coquitlam. Discussion will choir, refreshments and cake. welcome. Information: www. be on Alice Sebola’s Lovely Information: 604-464-6608. morningsidetoastmasters.ca Bones. Registration required. Tilopa Buddhist Centre or Gene at 604-230-8030. Information: 604-528-9109. offers meditation classes FRIDAY, MAY 14 MONDAY, MAY 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Oasis Coastal Sound Music offers Glen Pine Pavilion offers Wellness Centre, 1111 Austin a day of singing for boys in Korean folk dance lessons Ave., Coquitlam. Fee is $10 for grades 4 to 8 at Evergreen for beginners from 7 to 8:30 drop-in or $40 for five classes. Cultural Centre, 1205 p.m. Instruction breaks down Information: www.tilopa.org Pinetree Way. Boys work with movements and emphasizes or 604-221-2271. choir director Brian Tate, alignment, grace and clean SHARE alcohol and drug have an afternoon swim and movement. Cost is $14, with program staff continues the then perform at night. Cost discounts available for memeducation series with a disis $40. Information: www. bers. 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Powerplay paces Jr. A’s past Victoria Add two more wins to the pile. The Coquitlam junior Adanacs may not have all the pieces in town — neither do most of their competitors — but they are collecting W’s just the same. The defending B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League champions racked up victories over the Victoria Shamrocks and Burnaby Lakers in a two-day road trip. Five first-period powerplay markers helped sink Victoria 12-6 on Saturday, and that win was followed by a 7-4 beating of Burnaby on Sunday. “We were flying pretty good,” remarked forward Matthew Dinsdale, who scored four times against Victoria. “The two wins were really nice but as our coach (Curt Malawsky) reminds us, we’ve got a long way to go.” The Adanacs broke open a 33 game with three quick extraman markers late in the first, with Dinsdale potting his third at 16:43 of the frame. Victoria didn’t put up much of a fight after that. Brandon Bertoia tallied twice and set up six others, while Michael Krgovich chipped in with a goal and six assists. Kevin Schoemaker potted a pair. A day later, Ryan Johnson, Schoemaker and Dinsdale netted goals in a span of 1:28 to erase a 4-2 deficit late in the first period. Chris Seidel stopped all 22 Laker shots over the final 40 minutes. Travis Cornwall finished with a goal and two helpers. With a 17-day break before their next match, the Adanacs await the arrival of reinforcements within the next month. The club has acquired the rights to lefthanders Mark Matthews and Jon Thomson from their Ontario junior clubs, while 12 other players are expected to return from university and pro commitments. “It’ll be a nice shot in the arm but we’ve been running pretty well with the guys we’ve got up,” general manager Ken Wood said. “I like what I see at the moment.” Matthews, 20, racked up 20 goals and 32 assists in 12 games for Whitby last year, while Thomson, 21, tallied 11 goals and 14 assists in nine games for Kitchener-Waterloo. Thomson is expected to arrive by the end of the month, while Matthews, who plays at Colorado University, will follow a few weeks later. “Lefthanders are always a huge commodity,” Woods said. “Any time you can bring in some good offensive studs who are also lefthanded is a good thing.”  CONT. ON P. 28, see ADANACS

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Wolves pack on attack in semifinal Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com Apparently, the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Junior Wolves have a date with destiny. The men’s under-21 soccer team pulled out all the stops and showed that nothing would stop them in their charge to the provincial Doug Day Cup final, trumping UBC Metropolitans 6-1 Saturday at Coquitlam Town Centre. Sparked by Jovan Blagojevic’s four-goal performance, the Wolves will now head into next week’s championship contest against Bays United with a full head of steam. Their confidence level is pretty high, too. “It started out very even but in the end the fitness level of our guys just put it away. They played amazingly,” Metro-Ford coach Rick Horvath said. “We’ve done that to a lot of teams.” Blagojevic set up the opening goal, delivering a corner kick to Mladen Ljumovic on the short side that he headed into the cage at the 16th minute. It was a staring contest for the next 25 minutes, until Blagojevic curled a direct free kick to the top corner with the half winding down. Although they maintained their edge in possession to start the second half, the Wolves suddenly saw their lead trimmed to 2-1 when UBC cashed in on a defensive miscue at the 72nd minute. But that didn’t last long, as Blagojevic restored the lead just two minutes later off a Milad Mehrabi feed. The red-hot striker then added his third of the day off a give-and-go with Sasha Vukovic, then unleashed a 20-yard blast for his final marker. Just before the final whistle, Ljumovic broke past a couple of UBC defenders to drill the ball past the Metropolitan keeper for the last goal of the game. While UBC desperately battled to change the momentum with their tally, their hard work was no match for the Wolves’ determined performance. “We just picked it up more, the guys just didn’t let it rattle them,” Horvath said. “We made a few (player) changes and scored three more times.” The final score also equaled their regular season results — where Coquitlam collected victories of 20 and 4-1 over UBC. Blagojevic was unstoppable, giving him seven goals in the provincial cup run. “He’s always in the game, he’s a natural goalscorer,” Horvath said. Outside the one miscue, the defence was outstanding, led by the work of Brendan Besuschko, Marcin Kostecki, Kia Mirzahossein and Roberto Ramogida, while midfielder Vito Iacobellis turned in a tremendous performance. The squad now has nearly 10 days to prepare for the championship, which is slated for May 16 in Victoria, against the Island’s Bays United, who upset the defending B.C. champion Port Moody Gunners Kevin Hill/NOW 2-0 in the other semifinal. TAKE A TRIP: Coquitlam Metro-Ford’s Jovan Blagojevic, centre, shakes off a UBC Metropolitan “The guys are gung-ho to go. We’d have loved to defender in pursuing the ball during Saturday’s u-21 provincial semifinal at Town Centre. play Port Moody but it didn’t work out that way… “We didn’t play our best game but I thought we tally with 10 minutes to play. We’ll be on the Island, on their grass pitch so it’s played well enough to win,” remarked Gunners coach Despite constant pressure that included two balls going to slow it down. If we play our game like we’ve Larry Moro. “We outchanced them at a 2-1 margin but cleared off the goal line, the Gunners saw their provinbeen doing, I don’t know who can stop us.” cial cup run halted. • Sometimes, hard work and experience are just not couldn’t score.” Deadlocked 0-0 at the half, the game unfolded when “They scored, we didn’t. They played a direct ‘kickenough. Bays United took advantage of an uncalled foul to grab and-run’ style for the most part,” noted Moro. “They The Port Moody u-21 Gunners were just lacking in the lead at the 70 minute mark. worked hard and capitalized on their few chances. the luck department, but it made a world of difference With Port Moody pushing for the equalizer, the “Our team was very disappointed, both at the quality in their 2-0 loss to Bays United in the provincial Doug Island squad turned a brief lapse into their insurance of play we produced as well as the missed opportunity.” Day Cup semifinal Saturday at Town Centre.

Express expect big numbers at first prospect camp

Although the quantity is impressive, Coquitlam Express head coach Jon Calvano is more interested in the quality. He heads into his inaugural prospects camp this weekend looking for players ready to step into the B.C. Hockey League. With more than 150 players expected, Calvano will also be watching for prospects who are a year or two away from junior A. The 33-year-old coach has only been in the driver’s seat for four weeks, but

he’s quickly getting a handle on all the tasks required to turn the non-playoff team into a contender. “That’s our No. 1 goal, to be the first choice for players who want to be part of a strong hockey program and be aiming for an NCAA scholarship,” Calvano noted. “We’ve got a good response from kids for this (camp), with lots from junior B, NorPac, Vancouver Island and the Kootenays, and a lot of major midget players from my (Vancouver North West) Giants, the

Chiefs and the Fraser Valley Hawks.” The competition for talent remains fairly heated among BCHL rivals, with Calvano noting that some programs are talking negatively about the Express to influence players. Calvano has already talked with veterans eligible to return and is interviewing assistant coaching candidates. “We moved to Coquitlam for a fresh start, so we’re selling new opportunities for everyone. We’re at the stage where we are trying to rebuild this program

to what it was (in 2005-06, when the Express won the Royal Bank Cup), so it’s a clean slate.” Although primarily looking at players born between 1991-93, the camp will have a number of 1994-95 players looking to make a lasting impression. “We want players from the Lower Mainland to see us as the best program to move up and develop with.” The camp begins Friday with registration at 3:30 p.m. It runs until Sunday at the Burnaby Winter Club.

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To the surprise of no one, the teams that won the 2008 and 2009 B.C. High School AAA football championships were well represented when Football BC named its provincial under-18 squad invitees. The Terry Fox Ravens and Centennial Centaurs filled 12 of 97 positions for the training camp that will go on to make B.C.’s lineup for the 2010 Football Canada Cup. Team B.C. head coach Tom Kudaba — who co-coached the Ravens to its B.C. win in 2008 — and crew whittled down the list from four identification camps, where more than 200 players attended. The most interesting element was that the camp was held using Canadian rules — unlike B.C. high school, which plays under American rules. “That was interesting and pretty important,” Fox defensive back Matteo Nardone said. “It was a new experience, going in with Canadian rules… It’s just a faster moving game,

receivers in motion.” Kudaba said he was pleased to see the dedication put forth by all players who attended. “I would also like to say that all the coaches were impressed with the overall talent level of the players and this is a tribute to the players and the coaches of the programs they play with.” The list of invitees from the defending B.C. champion Centaurs includes defensive backs Jason Buuren and Bobby Pospischil, defensive lineman Conner Nolan and linebacker Jonny Kalambay. Terry Fox will be represented by defensive backs Cam Canales, Ben Sharpe and Nardone, lineman Chris Bordignon, linebackers Jacob Patko and Jared Soll and offensive linemen Alex Agnoletto and Robert Reandy. The camp runs May 22-24 at Simon Fraser University. A 40-man roster will be chosen after the camp and will head to Wolfville, Nova Scotia for the July 10-17 Canada Cup.

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IN HOT PURSUIT: Tri-Cities under-16 Hurricanes’ Kirsten Scheller, left, chases down her Richmond rival during a league game last month. The Hurricanes topped Vancouver 2-0 last week, led by Lisa Gray’s two-goal performance. Providing solid support were Emma Hlagi and Thalia Weins.

The offensive will also receive a boost with the return of brothers Ben and Garrett McIntosh and Robert Church, all at college, and captain Matt Beers, who is playing with the National Lacrosse League’s Washington Stealth. The Adanacs next test comes May 19, 8 p.m. against Burnaby. The contest will be played in the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex’s new annex. Their first game in the renovated main arena is slated for May 25.

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6007

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-10

Ladner/ South Delta

2 BR + Den Townhouse, rancher style, end unit, lrg patio, 6 appl, new roof, adult complex. $419,900. Ladner. 604-940-8723

6008-30

Surrey

$365,000 2BR - 2bath Condo Spec 180° view. Beautifully reno, elegant decor, granite, tile & hardwood. Walk-in shower. Stainless appls, gas fp. Crown mouldings & chair rails. Bldg completely updated & rain screened. Gym, spa & pool. Near skytrain. 604-628-8172 http://picasaweb.google.ca/ tocololo/CondoOdysseyTowers

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6020-01

Real Estate

N. WEST. All services paid, inclds u/grd electrical, DCC’s, survey & eng’ng report. 33’ x 130’ lot. No GST. $339,000. 604-726-0677. usellahome.com ● ID # 4711

6025

Industrial/ Commercial

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6020-24

North Delta

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6020

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6030

Lots & Acreage

★ MISSION ★ 1.35 Acres Come Build your Dream Home Rare Cul-de-sac building lot in Mission. Street of High End Homes, backs onto Greenbelt. Lots of Privacy - Room for sep garage. 10 mins to downtown. Drive by 9749 Jones Terrace on Dewdney Trunk Rd, nr the Abbey, $298K. Call Len 604-763-4118

6020-08

3230 SQ FT BUILDING

7150 sq ft landscaped corner lot. Excellent cond. Zoned Service-Commercial & residential. Two 10x12’ Loading Doors, Mezz, AC Triple A 9ft Pallet Racks Torchon roof 2008, paint Fenced yard, 600V 4 wire 400 Amp, 3 phase power. Langley, $789,800.00

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6052

Real Estate Investment

★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598

6065

Recreation Property

COZY COTTAGE Home on .82 acres Lake Front, less than 1 hour fr Vancouver. Just $525K. Park Georgia Rlty, Lisa 778 882-7275

Coquitlam

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1721 Booth Avenue, Coquitlam

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Sterling Realty

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6020-14

Langley/Aldergrove

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A32

RENTALS

6508

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Apt/Condos

1 BDRM Apt, 9847 Manchester Dr. BBY, $950/mo incl htwtr, 670sf, clean, 2nd floor, large balc, u/p, prkg, rec room, nr skytrain/ Lougheed Mall, N/S N/P, Avail June 1. Call Jack 604-644-6818

6508

Apt/Condos

Bby N. Nice 1 BR, view, balcony, quiet bldg. $800 incl heat & h/w. Immed. N/S & N/P. 604 205-9409

SALISBURY APARTMENT 7111 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR rent incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. Call 604-526-5584

BBY S. 1 BR $675 - $730, 2 BR. $895 ug prkg, hw, net, hardwood, cat ok, now/Jun 1, 604-818-1129

BBY, 4575 Grange, 1 BR Apt, nice & spac, hardwood flrs, parking, across fr Metrotown, N/s, N/p. Call Ariana 604-616-2824

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

BBY, Lougheed Mall. 1 BR corner unit, $855 incl heat & h/w. ns/np, Newly reno’d. U/grd prkg. storage, May 15/Jun 1. 604-779-3882 BBY METRO Town 1 br avail immed Clean quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 604-569-1614 BBY METRO Town 1 br avail immed Clean quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-323-0237 BBY METRO Town 1 br avail immed Clean quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-994-2334 BBY Nice 1 BR, balc, Royal Oak/ Rumble, quiet, May 15, $850 incls ht & h/w, ns/np. 604-430-5857

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

6508

Apt/Condos

Large 1 BR. from $785, Newly renovated Incl heat & hot water. 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345 NEW WEST Nr RCH, avail Now, 1 BR loft: $900 incls ht & h/w, n/p, u/g prkg, 604 299-8288 cedarsunset@shaw.ca

NEW WEST QUAY, 2bdrm/bath, 8th flr, SW view, lrg blcny, f/p, insuite lndry, no pets, secure prkg & entr., avail June 1 or earlier, 1,400/mo (elec incl) refs req, 604 929-3630 (8am-8pm) Coquitlam

1242 TOWN CTR BLVD

COQ. 1 BR in quiet apt. $700 & up. Nr SFU & Lough Mall. N/p. 604-721-9020. www.apt4rent.ca COQ AUSTIN & BLUE MTN. Bach $600. 1 BR $720. incl h/w & u/g prkg. Bldg w/d. 778-865-6696

As new 1 BR condo. Avail now or June 1. $995. N/S & N/P. Lease & exc refs a must.

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

200 Westhill Place Glenayre − Port Moody

COQ CTRL 1 BR Condo, total reno, 2nd flr, corner, quiet, ss appls, granite top, inste w/d, tile & h/wd flrs, u/g sec prkg. $1000. Immed. Prof or couple, 1 cat ok, N/s, refs. Call 604-619-2642

Totally reno’d 1 BR, top flr. Pool & weighroom. $850 incls heat and hot water. Quiet area. N/S & N/P.

ACD Realty 604 521-0311 pager 604 252-4424 view @www.acdrealty.com

COTTONWOOD PLAZA

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

CALYPSO COURT

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

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

office: 604 936-3907

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

AMBER (W)

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

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

555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

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

office: 604 936-1225

JUNIPER COURT CASEY MANOR

325 Casey St, Coquitlam Large 1 BR Apt, $760 incls heat, hot water, cable & secure u/grd prkg. Clean, quiet, adult oriented building. Small pets ok. View by appt.

415 Westview St, Coq

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

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

Call 604 339-2316

KING ALBERT COURT

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

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

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

6508

CASEY STREET Coquitlam

1 BR from $775. 2 BR $950.

Call 604.931.6408 Apt/Condos

Peninsula Property Management Putting landlords and tenants together in the Coquitlam area • Landlord Property Management • For Tenant Placement • Free Property Evaluations

Contact Julianne Maxwell 604-536-0220 www.rentinfo.ca

#304 - 1959 152nd St. Surrey

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

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

6508

Apt/Condos

NEW WEST 2 bdrm/2 bath & den condo, large balcony, quiet bldg, 5 appl. 1 block Sapperton skytrain. N/S, N/P. $1200/mo. Ref & proof income req. Avail now. Call 778-554-6947 after 7pm & wknds. NEW WEST. Reno’d 1 BR apt suites. From $675-$785/mo. Avail now. Ns/np. 604-724-8353

NEW WESTMINSTER, 1 BR Apt, $710/mo Includes heat, hot water, cable & parking. Near schools, shops, bus & Skytrain. Available June 1st. Cats okay! Deposit required.

Call 604-521-2884

EL PRESIDENTE

220 7th St, New West 1 BR $700. 2 BR $850. Rent incls heat & hot water, reno’d suites with big patios. By shops, banks, skytrain & college. U/grd prkg available. Call 604 519-1382 Managed by Colliers International

Middlegate Manor By Highgate Mall in Burnaby

1 BR $780 and 2 BR $950. Spacious, modern, clean quiet bldg. Rent incl heat, hot water, basic cable & prkg. Cats ok.

NEW WEST

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

Call 604-540-9300 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

GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Ave, New West

WHITGIFT GARDENS

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

604 939-0944

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

604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com

Apt/Condos

SFU UNIVERSITY - Sub penthouse (view) 2 bdrm + den, hugh balcony, storage/1 parking no s/p. $1,800 immed (604)307-9307

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

PORT COQUITLAM. Atkins Park Place. Adult oriented, 1 BR apartment. Lovely building, ideal for seniors. Near bus, library, shopping & WCE. $650. Call 604-944-8697

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

WESTWOOD TOWERS 1 BR, Immed. Newer appls. 527 Ash St. New West. 525-0713

St. Andrews Court

Apartments

(Coquitlam Centre area) 1 BR & Bachelor Apt, 3 appls, incls heat & hot water, bldg laundry room on each flr. Sorry no pets. Call 604 942-2012

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.

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

910 St. Andrews Street, New Westminster Bach fr $700. Lrg 1 BR fr $750 Rent includes heat. Reno’d, new paint, hardwood floors. Cat ok. Seniors special.

Danny 604 728-2086

6510

6515

Duplexes - Rent

BBY SOUTH 1 BR & Den g/l, nr BCIT, f/p, 4 appls, n/s, n/p, priv ent, incls utils, $800 (1 person), Now or May 1st, 604-430-8142

6535

Homestay

POCO, Riverwood Gate. 3 BR + den. Gas f/p, 7 appl, large sundeck, double attached garage, f/yard, veggie garden. Near bus, shops & schools. $2000/mo + util. Ns/np. June 1st. 604-762-1900

6540

Houses - Rent

3 BR 2 Bath 1961 Bow Drive, 1540sf nr Coq River. Elementary, Garage, 1yr lease, NP, NS, $1650. May 1, Eric 604-723-7368

Co-ops

Queens Avenue 136 10th St, New West

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

Email for application quacoop@gmail.com

BBY CARIBOO/10TH AVE, Clean 3 BR, view, deck, n/s, n/p, $1700 + utils, 778-846-4745

Rentals

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CANTERBURY COURT

Fifth Ave, New West 1 BR $745. 2 BR $855. Lrg, bright, well maint bldg. Rent includes heat, hot water & cable. N/P. Central New West.

CALL 604 519-1095 Professionally Managed by Colliers International

BONSOR APTS

MONTECITO TOWERS

NEW WEST, Sapperton heritage bldg. Bright 2 BR, top flr. Laundry fac. Nr Skytrain & RCH. $995/mo + utils. June 1st. 604-828-5309

6508

Call Dan 604 728-2086

Family Living

●spacious apartments ●heat, h/w, prkg, indoor pool ●ball court, daycare available ●near skytrain, shopping and kids park. Sorry no pets.

Apt/Condos

RIVERS INLET

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

1 BR, (80% adult bldg), $750. 2 BR fr $895. 3 BR fr $1100.

6508

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

Contact Natalie 778-230-9037 or

Bayside Property Services Ltd., Office: 604-432-7774 for more info & to view

FOR RENT

1-BEDROOM A PT. Move in tomorrow. Affor dable monthly rent. Call Norm a.

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RENTALS

6540

Houses - Rent

BBY NORTH 2 BR+den Rancher, fenced yard, alarm, d/w, $1450 + utils. Now. ns/np. 604 690-8050

COQ Austin/Hickey 5 BR, 2800 sf, 2.5 bath, appls, lrg cov’d deck, quiet cds, by grnbelt. N/S. Av now 604-931-6339 or 604-812-6339

6540

POCO Lougheed/Prairie, New 1 BR glv ste, 5 appls, inste w/d, $750 + shrd util/cbl, avail Now, NS/NP, Stan 604-313-8764 POCO UPPER 4 BR, mstr enste, 2 ba, D/W, W/D, 2 gas f/p. $1800 incls utils. ns/np. 778-245-8016 WESTWOOD PLATEAU 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, 3000 sf, 2 fireplace, dbl garage. No smoking, no pets $2250. 604-931-4510

6450 N.WEST 3 BR + den, upr ste, share w/d, $1700 + util lease pref, Immed. N/s, N/p. Nr schl/bus/ park/shop. 604-436-9013 aft 6pm POCO 2 Br 2 bath modern bright condo. S/S appls, inste wd. Near shops, schools transit, park. Exc complex, $1400/mo + util, 604-521-0876 ext 29 or Email: rental@quaypacific.com. Quay Pacific Property Management STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town, close to shops & schools................ $888/M VANCOUVER – 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place, 1.5% Finance $988/M PITT MEADOWS -11860 Springdale Dr. 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath FAMILY HOUSE Appliances, huge family room, f/p, fully fenced back yard, garage, close to West Coast Express, Schools & shops..............$1988/M CLOVERDALE – 6965 - 192nd St, 6 bdrms, 5 baths NEW HOUSE with 3 suites + BIG income potential, all new appliance, w/d, f/p ....$2,688/M Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

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Houses - Rent

Miscellaneous Rentals

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

6590

Rooms

BBY N. Room avail $450, furn, tv, cable, wd, nr bus, SFU & BCIT. no smoking, no pets, 604-719-7836

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-10

North Burnaby

Lrg 1 BR to shr in Clean Bright house, View, 1 blk to bus, $500 incls all, fem pref, 778-668-7181

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

COQ CTR. BR/priv bath in condo, net, tv, utils, w/d, $500, shd kitch, immed, fem pref’d, 604-941-4510

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY 1 BR g/l ste, full bath, $675 incls utils, no w/d, $675. Avail Now. N/S, N/P. 604-777-2426 BBY 1 BR ste, Canada Way & 14th Ave, $750 incls utils, no w/d, n/s, n/p, Immed. 604-777-2455 BBY 1 St/12 Ave, reno’d 1 BR grd lev, hw flrs, shared w/d, $700 incl utils. N/S & N/P. 604 761-9709 BBY 16 Ave/Kingsway 2 BR large ground level suite, storage, N/S, N/P. Av now. $1100 incl utils. 604-520-0041 or 604-761-1521 BBY CARIBOO, 2 BR bsmt , sh’d W/D, NS/NP $800 incls utls. Now 604-525-6283 or 604-838-6736

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY, EDMONDS, 2 BR Ste, $900/mo incls utils & cable, N/s, N/p, Avl May 15. 604-522-4124 BBY Edmonds area, 1 BR bsmt, $800 incls utils & appls. 700 sf, Av now. Refs. ns/np. 604-936-0630 BBY, METROTOWN. Bachelor suite. No w/d. $600/mo incl hydro. Avail now. Ns/np. 604-434-5310 BBY, MIDDLEGATE. Bright 1 BR. Ns/np, no w/d. $650/mo incl hydro/cbl, May 15.604-522-6773

BBY, N. 1 BR, f/bath, d/w. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $750/mo incl util. Near SFU. June 1. 604-420-1080

BBY N. 1 BR grnd lev ste in quiet cul de sac. $850 incls utils, net, alarm, share w/d. By shops. NS/ NP. May 15. 604-298-1559

BBY, Deer Lake. Clean 2 BR, partially furnished. Sh’d w/d. Carport. Ns/np. $1000/mo incl hydro. Ideal for students. 604-521-6120

BBY, N. Big 2 BR. 900 sq ft. Priv w/d. Small pets ok. N/s. $1,100 incl hydro/cbl. Ref. 604-298-5167

BBY, E. 2 BR. Ns/np. Sh’d w/d. $850/mo incl hydro/’net. Immed . Near schools/bus. 604-525-0196

BBY, Near BCIT, large 1 BR bsmt, living & diningrm, kitchen, share w/d, own entry, $750+ utils, np, np, June 1. 604-299-8415

BBY, EDMONDS. 1 BR, f/bath. $765/mo incl utils. Nr bus. Avail Immed. Ns/np. 604-376-5129

BBY, NEAR BCIT, Reno’d lrg 3 BR main flr, livrm, diningrm, kitch, share w/d. $1350 + utils. N/P, N/S. June 1. 604-299-8415

BBY, Edmonds/Canada Way. 1 BR. $750/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. Laundry. Suits mature person. Immed. Refs req’d. 604-599-9255

BBY, NORTH. 2 BR, full bath, d/w, sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $1,075/mo incl hydro. May 1. 604-924-1933

HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm Services

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8030

Carpentry

FINISHING WORK • Trim, crown molding. Sr’s disc. 604-341-2512 lauriescustomfinishing.ca

8055

Cleaning

#1 QUALITY Cleaning Service Homes & Business. Senior Disc. Low Rates. 604 724-8998 ★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ Clean to perfection, Honest, Lic & Insured, Free Window Cleaning, Call 778-840-2421 Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★

8058

Computer Services

Computer REPAIR: PC, Internet, Network, home/office reg maint. Sr’s Disc. Simon • 604-999-0815

8060

Concrete

STAMPED CONCRETE

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

8070

Doors

Tri-City Garage Doors Specializing In Residential Garage Doors Repairs • Installation • Service Call Joffre at 778-999-4471 tri-citygaragedoors.com

8073

Drainage

8075

Drywall

Danny 604.307.7722

CONCRETE WORK of any kind. Third generation. Call Mike at 604-945-8717 cel 604-318-3649

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

Fencing/Gates

S&E Landscaping and Fencing Custom Cedar, Prefab panels, Chainlink. Free Est. 778-838-3005 Timberland Forest Products 6x8 Fence Panels from $27, Siding, Decking, Roofing, Shed, Split Rail etc... We Install Cedar Fencing Free Estimates − Call Today 7753 Edmonds St, Burnaby Call 604 520-7792

Floor Refinishing

Installations Refinishing & Repairs Dust Free. Affordable Rates! Free Estimates.

Call: 604-240-3344

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

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

604-916-7729 JEFF

DRYWALL & FINISHING. Free estimates. Reasonable rates. 15% seniors’ disc. 778-858-1750

8080

8087

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Prof. refinish, sanding from $2. installs. Dustless 604-219-6944

8125

Gutters

Excavating

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

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

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

BBY PARKCREST 1 BR bach g/l bright, partly furn, backyard, view, $700 incl util, June 1, n/s, n/p, nr skytrain, Suits 1. 604-294-8500 BBY ROYAL Oak / Rumble. New 1 BR grnd lev ste. $700 Incls utls/cable. N/S, N/P. Avail now. 604-375-4261 BBY ROYAL Oak/Rumble, Brand New Main flr 3 BR ste, 2 bath, w/d. Nr bus/school. NS/NP. Avail May 1. $1500 + util. 604-375-4261 CITADEL HEIGHTS (Port Coquitlam) - 1 BR garden-level suite avail Jun 1. In-suite W/D, gas F/P and utilities included N/S N/P. $850. (604) 472-0418 COQ 2BR Reno G/L Own W/D Alarm f/bath f/p $950 incl.ultil & net n/s n/p June 1, 604 728 1638

COQ Brand New Bright 2 BR gl ste, 1400sf, b/yd, f/ba, Now, $1400 incl util/cbl/net, shd wd, wlk to schl/bus, ns/np, 604 319-5029

COQ. BRIGHT 2 BR, grd/lvl. 1,600 sf. Sh’d w/d. Gas f/p. 5 appl. Fenced yard. Ns/np. $1,150/mo + util. Near Douglas College & Coq Centre. June 1st. 604-944-0929 COQ, COMO Lake. NEW 1 BR bsmt ste, Own W/D, sep entry, $700/mo + utils, avail May 15, Near bus & amens. 604-939-6765 COQ FOSTER/PORTER, 1 BR bsmt ste, own W/D. $850 incls utl. Jun 1. NS/NP. 778-838-3786 COQ LANSDOWNE New 2 BR Bsmt Ste, 1bth, $1000 incl util + cbl, N/p, N/s. Sep Ent, Cls to Coq Cntr. Avail Immed. 604-468-4450

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

COQ, Ranch Park. 2 BR, f/ba, priv w/d, greenbelt view. Ns/np. $825 + sh’d util. Immed. 604-941-6264

6605

Townhouses Rent

RIVERS INLET Townhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area)

2 BR townhouse 3 BR, 1.5 bath, townhse MRidge Newly reno 900 sf, 1 BR ste, on 5 acre fully fenced, lg barn, $1150 + 1/3 util, livestock welcome! N/S, June 1, 604-347-7776

NEW WEST. Bright, clean 2 BR. $750 - $850/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. Immed. Refs req’d. 604-522-2107

NEW WEST, Queensborogh. 2 BR, full bath. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $950/mo incl hydro/cable. Near Walmart & bus. Available June 1st. 604-520-3398, after 5:30pm

2 levels, 5 appls, carport. Sorry no pets.

Call 604 942-2012 WOODLAND PARK

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

Contact 604 939-0221 woodland@rentmidwest.com

POCO MARYHILL Bright 2 BR, full bath, utils incls, small pet ok, n/s, $1100, w/d, 604-329-2783

6605

Townhouses Rent

MAPLE RIDGE, Brookside Gardens. Newly reno’d 3 BR, 2 lvls in family-oriented complex. 3 appl, fenced back yard, carport. $1,250/mo + utils, June 1. Near bus & schools. NS. 778-835-0748 PITT MEADOWS 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, Rent geared to income, n/p, 604-465-4851

7010

Personals

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS.1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes.1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chatlines. Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

To place your ad call

604-444-3000 Gutters

Steve’s Gutter Cleaning from $98. Repairs & power wash avail. Prompt. 604-524-0667, 782-5085

8130

Suites/Partial Houses

Handyperson

★ HANDYMAN★ $30 per hour Call 604-762-6401 HOME REPAIRS, Lawncare, Pressure Washing, Rubbish Removal. Call Joe 604-657-0346

Planning on RENOVATING?

Stevie’s Handyman Services No Job too Small, Good Rates Call Stevie 778-997-0337

8155

Landscaping

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

8160

Lawn & Garden

Spring Services

Electrical

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

8125

6602

THE ART OF HARDWOOD FLOORS

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

All Your Concrete Needs

30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

8090

8110 DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-294-5300

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SAME DAY SERVICE, FULLY INSURED

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

604-439-9417 Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-420-4800 PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning & Repair, Drain Cleaning. Call George 778-859-7793

FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Fertilizing • Yard Clean-ups • Aeration • Pruning/Hedges • Power Raking • Rubbish Removal • Odd Jobs • Yearly Maintenance Programs •

CALL 310-JIMS (5467) www.jimsmowing.ca

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Lawn & Garden

QUALITY PROPERTY CARE Licenced for lawn

Chaffer Beetle

treatment. Garden rototilling, tree services, stump grinding, lawn aeration, reseeding, lawn and garden installations.

Moving & Storage

8185

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

604-708-8850

Monty J’s Moving From $50/hour and up 604-710-5253 • Residential and Commercial Lawn Maintenance • Power Raking • Yard Cleanup • Lawn Repairs • Gardening • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning

Free Est 604-779-6978 Coquitlam

LANDCAPING LTD.

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

AERATE $50 CUTTING $30 Pwr Rake Com/Res/Strata Rubbish Removal Fertilizing Edging Free Estimates

Wembley Lawncare

604-571-5771 Marc’s Lawn Care

Hedge Trimming Pruning Yard Clean Up Full Lawn Care Fertilization Program Rubbish Removal

Ask About Seniors Discount

Marc 604 315-8954

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

Lawn & Garden • Clean-ups & Disposal, Gutters/Press Washing Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142 Spring & Summer yard services: lawns, pruning, hedges,

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

CANSTAR PAINTING The Quality You Trust! Interior & Exterior ★ EXCELLENT PRICES ★ Free Est./Written Guarantee

www.montyjsmoving.com

778-997-9582

Kraft Painting & Decorating

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Residential, Commercial,Apartments

1, 3, 5 or 7 Ton

Drywall Repair Repaint Texture Ceilings,Trim, Doors, Frames, Cabinets Walls & Floors, Colour Selection…etc.

1 to 3 Men

From Been in business for over 10 years Packing, Office & Piano moving specialist

FREE ESTIMATES

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance Moves Seniors Discount www.affordablemoversbc.com

604-537-4140

$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020 #1 MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604 464-5872

EXPERTS OF:

Special rates for ongoing maintenance painting.

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

STONE WORK Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone. 604-603-2576 tymerstonework.com

Auto Miscellaneous

NEED A VEHICLE? Need cash? Up to $10,000. cash back! Guaranteed approvals! Over 400 vehicles to choose from. Call Will or Ashley today! 1-888-289-8935.

9125

Domestic

ABC Save-On Plumbing & Gas & Reno’s. Best Prices in Town ! Call Randy ★ 778- 554-8244

AAA PRECISION PAINTING Interior/Exterior Excellent Prices

Free Est/Written Guarantee Insured/WCB

778-881-6096 A.M.C. MOVERS. All kinds of moving local/long distance. Ins’d 604-582-0045 or 778-888-9628 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885

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

Call Geoff Dann at:

604-782-8665 or 604-944-8665

AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

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

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

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

9125

Domestic

Scrap Car Removal

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-469-8405 PACIFIC ACE PLUMBING INC. •Repairs •Installation •Insured Free Est. Call • 778-836-8835

8225

Power Washing

Grant’s Home Maintenance Complete Pressure Washing: Roofs, Houses, Driveways, etc Gutter Cleaning & Repairs.

Residential & Strata Prompt Service. WCB Insured

DENALI PAINTING − Int. & Ext. Reliable, Insured, WCB. Free Est Seniors Discount. 778 320-4438 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

9145

Scrap Car Removal

1994 FORD Taurus Stn wagon, aircared 2012, runs well, 6 cyl, new muffler $700. 604-755-3179

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

WET & WILD

Pressure Washing

Residential / Commercial No job too BIG or small. Low Rates. Quality Service. Seniors Disc. Free Estimates

Call • 604-941-2297

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring ''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

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

2000 PONTIAC Grand-Am SE 4 cyl, auto, 2 dr. 150k Silver Great shape! $2500 obo. 604-625-8996

604-728-1965 John

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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

Haney Home Improvement

Bathrooms Kitchens Moulding

Drywall Decks Siding

604-476-9393

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

• Repairs • Reroof • New Roof

10% lower than any other written estimate SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

604-726-6345 A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

SMART BATH SOLUTIONS INC. Complete Bathroom Remodelling European Tradesman. Free Est. Call Today! 604-944-6800

8250

Roofing

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

Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd. 10% Discount: Re-Roof, Repair, Gutter. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957

Rubbish Removal

Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate Quote code 1969 for a 5% discount

www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

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

8309

Tiling

★ Joseph’s Quality Tiles ★ Tile Installation & Supplies. Joe 604-518-0068 or 604-719-2212 CERAMIC TILING by prof, 25 yrs exp, qual work at reas rates. F/place & h/w flrs. 604-618-2717

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

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

❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑

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

GJ’s Tree Services ´ Removals ´ Topping ´ Spiral Thinning ´ Pruning ´ Stump Grinding ´ Hedge Trimming Free Estimates ´ Fully Insured/WCB

24 hour Emergency Service

Bulldog Disposal

Member BBB - Member RCABC Full Liability Coverage and WCB Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections

Rubbish Removal

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

8255 •Residential Rooﬁng •Siding and Window Installations •Aluminum Awnings and Railings •Rain Gutter Replacements •Drainage Installations and Repairs

8255

8315

Rubbish removal Free Estimates Fast & Reliable Same Day Service Residential/Commercial Rental Bins Available

Call Tony 604 834-2597

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

Gabriel (Gabe) J. Czank

604-945-2999 Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

8335

Window Cleaning

BOB’S WINDOW Gets that Clean, Clear Shine No Drops, No Drips, No Streaks Right into the corners! Serving you for over 20 yrs. Also do Gutters 604 588-6938

Big Phil’s Rubbish Removal Take your junk away same day. Call for rates 778-892-4515

DIRTY WINDOWS? Call Stanley 604-202-9480

DISPOSAL BINS 10 - 40 yard bins. Lowest rates! disposalking.com 604-306-8599

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

9160

Sports & Imports

9522

Motorhomes/RVs

2004 32FT. Scottsdale, Class A, ns, np, 67K, gas eng. 2 slide, 15ft awning, $57,000, 604-826-3992

2000 PONTIAC Montana. Blue/ silver, auto, seats 7, 182,000 km. No accid. $3,995. 604-837-2166

9515 2001 FORD XTR F150, 4x4, s/cab, 4.6 v8, auto, 200,000 k, reliable, $8,000 604-820-0114

2006 FORD Escape, XLT V6, 4x4 auto, 145 k, exc cond, most options, $12,500 604-820-0114

Boats

WANTED. 10, 12 or 14 foot aluminum boat, with or without motor or trailer. 604-319-5720

9522

9540

Trailers/Tents/ Campers

1988 FORD self contained Camper Van, flush toilet, stove, fridge, alrm, $7000 obo. 576-0256

Vans

1998 TOYOTA RAV 4. 5 speed, AWD. Well maintained. 217,000 km. $5,500 obo. 604-530-2907

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

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

JJ Rooﬁng

RENOS & DECKS Bathrooms, basements, int/ext home repair. 604 376 3192

9173

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES 2H

Roofing

To place your ad call

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC

8250

604-444-3000

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

www.tbselectric.com

HOME SERVICES

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

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673 ★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!

604-803-8782

Contractor number 97364

2007 SUZUKI SX4-JX h/b, auto, 41k, front wheel drive, options pkg, $7700 Firm. 604-538-9257

Call 778-316-3217

604-761-7175

SPACE BOOKING For: WEST COAST LIGHTING Fast LHunter Friendly Reliable Cost Effective Service. Rep: Free estimates & 1 year warranty on parts and labour. Ad#: 1226245

604 936-2808

THE SCRAPPER

1993 CHEVY CORSICA, Auto, alarm, good cond, runs well, $1,200 obo. Call 604-588-7455

ELECTRICIAN

CANRO SERVICE. H/W tank, furnace, boiler, drain, installations & repairs. BBB. 604-789-6767

1996 OLDS ACHIEVA, 4 dr, auto, white, 180k, $1600 obo. good cond. 604-536-4974

9145

CALL THE EXPERTS

grantshomemaintenance@shaw.ca

AUTOMOTIVE

9105

Plumbing

Platinum Maintenance

We put pressure on the dirt not on your pocket. Specializing in Residental & Commercial painting. Also strata & building maintenance. 15 Years Exp. WCB, 2 million liability insurance. Free Est. Scott 778-773-Wash (9274)

great rates... Adam 778-899-4162

Masonry

8220

No Hassle Quick Work Insured/WCB

Call: 778-885-6488

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Motorhomes/RVs

1995 TRAVELAIRE Rustler 5th Wheel, 22 ft, exc cond, new awning, light weight, $7900. 604-846-1783 or 604-702-8845

2006 CEDAR Creek, 5th Wheel, 30ft. Rear living, br. slide). Fully loaded. 21ft add a room under the awning & enclosed storage area under the pin. Central vac. w/kick plate. A ns & np unit. Slide out pantry & 2 way fridge (Electrical/ Propane), 10 gal water heater (electric/propane), outside shower, Thermostat fantastic breeze control fans in br & living, thermopane windows & tinted. 4 holding tanks; fresh water, black water & 2 grey water (large 1 for toilet & shower & 20 gal for kitchen. tanks can be heated during winter/late fall operations. $34,900 obo Vernon Call Jerry 1-250-558-7836

2002 SPRINTER 5th Wheel, 32 ft., 2 slides, TV & stereo, new qn bed, ducted air, also 1999 Ford F350 Lariat, 4x4, 7.3 L. Power Stroke diesel, Ext. cab, spray in liner, lg. Tuff box, Hijacker hitch, both in good cond. $32,000 for all. 604-855-0645 or cell 604-209-3125

2004 28 FT Terry 5th wheel, all equipped, clean, reduced price $17,900. Call 604-230-2728

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Join us at Amica at Mayfair for our Complimentary May Events Port Coquitlam May Day Parade ~ Saturday, May 8th, 2010 - 11:00 am Amica at Mayfair will be participating in the Port Coquitlam Rotary May Day Parade. Join us on the parade route for some wonderful giveaways and edible delights made by our Amica Chef. Learning for Living Well: Healthy Brain! ~ Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Our brain is the most complex and amazing organ within our bodies. Presented by the Alzheimer Society of BC, come to this wonderful workshop about how our brains work and how we can keep them healthy. Bon Voyage Open House ~ Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm All aboard! Our doors are open for you to learn more about all-inclusive, luxury, retirement living. Come for a tour and stay to win some great “vacation” prizes along with indulging in some tasty treats. Dal Richards - One More Time ~ Wednesday, May 19th, 2010, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm The incomparable Dal Richards visits Mayfair to share some of his life experiences as one of Canada’s top musicians and discusses his book, One More Time. Learning for Living Well: The 25 Super Foods ~ Wednesday, May 26th, 2010, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm There are 25 “Super Foods” that can help you maintain your weight, ﬁght disease, and boost your vitality. Join us to learn more about these foods and taste test some of our favourites.

Luxury Independent Rental Retirement Living All Inclusive • Full Service Fine Dining Wellness & Vitality™ Programs Amica VITALIS™ Assisted Living Services

www.amica.ca

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REVIEW MAY 2010 Highlights

EVENTS & REMINDERS May 6th

Networking AM, 7:30 to 9:00 am

May 10th

May Mail-Out, materials due at the Chamber ofﬁce

May 11th

Governor’s Lunch, 12:00 to 1:30 pm

May 12th

Mayor’s Coffee Talk, CANCELLED

May 20th

27th Annual Golf Tournament, 12:00 pm Shotgun Start

May 26th

Member Orientation, 4:00 to 5:00 pm

May 27th

Learn to Network 101 Seminar, 8:00 to 9:30 am

SAVE THE DATE! June 23rd Networking PM, 5:00 to 7:00 pm

SAVE THE DATE! July 8th

Mayors’ MIxer (formerly Mayors’ BBQ)

Full Event and Reminder details on page 3

More Info @ www.tricitieschamber.com

May Anniversaries

Chamber holds HST Lunch & Learn with Minister Iain Black

Stephanie Booth, 2010 Chair pictured above with Iain Black, Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development at an HST Lunch & Learn, hosted by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce on April 8th at the Inlet Theatre. Photo courtesy of Craig Hodge

CHAIR’S REPORT Stephanie Booth Chamber Chair

Effective July 1, 2010 the HST will be implemented, like it or not, but before you add your name to the official HST opposition, I urge you to do your homework. So far, over 130 countries in the world, and four other provinces in Canada, have implemented value-added taxes, so BC is simply catching up to the rest of the

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world. This value-added tax is not a bad tax, it’s actually a good tax (even the opponents won’t say it’s bad). It will make BC a better place for foreign investment and level the playing field while reducing expensive duplication of collecting taxes (PST and GST). The political theatrics that we are currently enjoying are more focused on reducing public satisfaction towards our current government on how they unveiled the HST. The current government, has, reduced both personal and corporate taxes to their lowest levels ever over the past nine years and they have done a pretty good job of running the province despite

The Tri-Cities Chamber is your voice of business for policy development. Our Policy Committee Chair, Mr. Richard Rainey has drafted a resolution titled “Amendment to Local By-Election Laws”, pertaining to the rules governing local by-elections. This issue is timely given recent concern from our members about the cost of the required by-election to be held in Coquitlam. The draft resolution requests that the Provincial Government amend the Local Government Act to provide (a) that in the event of a local council vacancy occurring during the second half of a term, the council would have the right to decide in certain circumstances to keep the position vacant and not hold a by-election; and (b) in the case of a vacancy occurring during the first half of a council term, the

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Suzette McFaul Chamber CEO

24 Years

13 Years

20 Years

12 Years

C Keri Martens Notary Public Sutton Group 1st West Realty – Len Ashton

19 Years

Zazzi & Tansley Optometrists

18 Years

Barlo Electronics Ltd. Dents Unlimited Intercity Appraisals Ltd. Tri-City Family Place Society Windsor Plywood

11 Years

Crystal Clear Water Industries Ltd.

Tri-Cities Building Maintenance Services Ltd.

17 Years

Community Ventures Society

Proﬁle Properties Ltd. Young Drivers of Canada

16 Years.

ICCA-IRM Group of Charities White Eagle Fire Prevention Services Ltd.

15 Years

Ampco Manufacturers Inc. Atkinson & Terry Insurance Brokers (Coq) Ltd. LA Stefanucci & Co. Inc. C.G.A. Sprott-Shaw College of Business Woodstock Distribution (1993) Ltd.

14 Years

Spagnuolo & Company Real Estate Lawyers Darla Furlani Photography Fitness 2000 New Trend Optical Ltd. Sokela Restaurant

10 Years 9 Years

Green Valley Pest Control

8 Years

Com-Chek Auto Electric Ltd.

7 Years

Tung Fat Motors

6 Years

Adriatic Construction Commercial Ltd. J. Pearcy & Company Ltd. (C.G.A) AJR Windows Ltd.

5 Years

Advance Chemicals Advanced Energy Mackenzie & Mackenzie Consulting Inc. The Silver Door Starbucks – Austin, Como Lake, Lansdowne, Ottawa, Pinetree, Prairie, St. Johns

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Board of Directors 2010 Chair: Stephanie Booth

RBC Business Banking

1st Vice Chair: Richard Rainey

Richard J.S. Rainey Law Corp

2nd Vice Chair: Davide Fantillo

Crest Impressions Inc.

3rd Vice Chair: Jimmy Ho Boulevard Casino

Treasurer Trevor Sutherland EPR

Past Chair: Barrie Seaton,

Royal LePage Showcase Plus

Directors: Brad Alden

Canwest Community Publishing

Curt Allison

Express Employment Professionals

Velvet Cates-Capell

Canstar Restorations

Peggy Hunt TransLink

Rick Pasin

Sprott-Shaw Community College

Mark Pettie

Pettie Insurance & Financial Services

Brenda Phillips

First Services Hospitality

Fred Soofi Pasta Polo

Staff: Suzette McFaul,

Chief Executive Office

Susanna Walden Director of Sales

Karen Godden

Director of Finance

Jacquelyn Hnat

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WELCOME To Our New Members Ace Cabinet & Countertop Inc.

Kitchen Design and Renovation Monica Vesalpour #2113 – 1225 Kingsway Avenue Port Coquitlam T: 604-464-6262 F: 604-464-6261 monica@acecabinet.ca www.acecabinet.ca

Jake’s Crossing (Continued) Port Moody T: 604-939-3470 F: 604-939-3470 darlenedugandzic@hotmail.com

RBC Private Banking (Continued) janny.chan@rbc.com http://privatebanking.rbcwealthmanagement.com/janny.chan

Kemp Harvey de Roca-Chan Inc.

Federal Government Department Vivian Chan #203 – 2963 Glen Drive Coquitlam T: 604-437-3761 x288 F: 604-666-9546 vivian.chan@servicecanada.gc.ca www.servicecanada.gc.ca

Certiﬁed General Accountants Cecilia de Roca-Chan #2300 – 2850 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam T: 778-285-7888 cecilia.derocachan@khgcga.com www.khgcga.com/ofﬁces/poco.html

Digit Art Designs Ltd.

Web & Graphic Design Forough Shiraz #213 – 932 Robinson Street Coquitlam T: 604-936-2320 forough@digitartdesigns.com www.digitartdesigns.com

Lucid Law Corporation

Synergy Engineering Ltd.

Business Law Legal Services Devrin Q. Froese #201 – 130 Brew Street Port Moody T: 604-800-0450 F: 604-800-0451 dfroese@lucidlaw.ca www.lucidlaw.ca

Filomena Salon Spa

Salon / Spa Filomena Agosti #9 – 228 Schoolhouse Street Coquitlam T: 604-777-9300 F: 604-777-9300 fil@filomenasalonspa.com www.filomenasalonspa.com

RBC Private Banking

Engineering & Manufacturing David Atkinson 135 Glacier Street Coquitlam T: 604-464-3663 F: 604-464-9399 dca@synergy-eng.com www.synergy-eng.com

Wealth Management Private Banking Janny Chan #500 – 1055 West Georgia Street Vancouver T: 604-665-4173 F: 604-665-8571

Jake’s Crossing

Private Liquor Store Darlene Dugandzic 2414 St. John’s Street

Service Canada

Tri-Cities Community Television Society

Community Media Geoff Scott T: 604-931-4714 gsscott@telus.net

Vital Energy Yoga and Meditation

Yoga and Meditation Saima Shah #124 – 1685 Pinetree Way Coquitlam T: 604-518-9046 www.vitalpointhealing.com

Westminster Savings Credit Union Financial Institution Dennis Marsden #6108 – 2850 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam T: 604-468-4697 F: 604-942-1410 dmarsden@wscu.com www.wscu.com

WTS Wireless Technical Services Inc. Wireless Communications Fred Reemeyer #4 – 925 Sherwood Avenue Coquitlam T: 604-523-1954 F: 604-523-1987 fred@radiocontact.com www.radiocontact.com

Director of Marketing

Ellen Wattam

Director of Programs

Polly Krier

Director of Special Events

Sabrina Cercle

Events and Sales Coordinator

Ivana Primorac

Administrative Assistant

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS BIO Curt Allison

Express Employment Professionals

Matthew Danchuk

Director of Marketing Tri-Cities 10 by 10 Challenge

tricitieschamber.com T. 604.464.2716

Curt Allison is the owner of Express Employment Professionals in Coquitlam, BC. Express specializes

in temporary and permanent job placements for Tri-City businesses. Originally from North Carolina, Curt has been in the human resources and recruitment field for over 14 years. As a director of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Curt is

committed to ensuring that the Chamber constantly provides a variety of learning opportunities throughout the year for its membership. “I believe that keeping businesses informed and educated with the latest cutting edge information is key to ensuring that our

companies thrive.” A well-educated membership is a top priority for Curt. In his spare time, Curt practices yoga, is a free-lance musician, and directs a smoking gospel choir in downtown Vancouver. Curt.allison@expresspros.com

Wine You Can Trust At A Price You’ll Love Exciting New Products and Services

This May we will be introducing 2 new varieties to the small lots: British Columbia Black Sage Bench Chardonnay & 3 Continents Meritage. Both of these are only going to be around for a short time so don’t wait or you might miss out. Just in time for Summer, we have 2 exciting new products Twisted Mist Mojito & Twisted Mist Strawberry Margarita Making your own Strawberry Margarita’s and Mojito’s has never been so easy. Twisted Mist brings you fruit and fun with the added punch of cocktail character straight from the Tiki Bar! Twisted Mist will ﬁnish as a ready to drink wine cocktail, so no need to add alcohol, just chill and drink. These are bound to be a patio hit!

We now offer a custom made gift basket service. We have a variety of gifts & glassware as well as Gourmet food items to choose from. These Basket make great gifts for clients, friends or family and Can be any value you wish.

2010 Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year

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Feature Member

Kangapouch Babywear Inc.

May 6th

Networking AM Meet other Chamber members, make new contacts and expand your business network all while enjoying your morning breakfast. This event sells out fast, so don’t forget to register…and bring plenty of business cards! Thursday, May 6th Check in - 7:15 am, Event - 7:30 to 9:00 am PoCo Inn & Suites 1545 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam Price includes breakfast and GST: Cost: Members: $18 Future Members: $22

today’s parents and infants. Recommended by sleep consultants, the Kangapouch establishes regular sleep routines for infants. It has a superior design including adjustable length and width, plus a two-way zipper. The truly unique feature of Kangapouch is the quality duck / goose down filling. In addition to small and large standard sizes, the Kangapouch can be made to order in custom sizes. Customers appreciate our product quality, the choices we offer and our reliable service.

At Kangapouch Babywear Inc., we believe in keeping infants safe, comfortable and warm while they sleep. Originally created by a nurse and mother, Kangapouch is a European style, high quality, goose/duck down fill, baby sleep sack. Now a registered trademark, Kangapouch is committed to excellence. Operating locally in Coquitlam, BC, we retail in Canada and the US as well as ship baby sleep sacks worldwide. Kangapouch Babywear Inc. is conscious of the needs of

May 11th

Governor’s Lunch A casual, interactive affair, scheduled for the second Tuesday of every month that entails discussion guided by an agenda with one of the governors facilitating. May Host: Brent Ranger All spots filled for May. Call for your spot in June (Host: Shabir Amarshi). Tuesday, May 11th, 12:00 to 1:30 pm Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Cost: Free to members, RSVP required Complimentary parking

The new product line, Go Green, introduces organic cotton and bamboo blend fill emphasizing commitment to a healthy and safe environment for babies and future generations. Call us at 604-433-1235 or visit our website: www.kangapouch.net. investment. These measures translate to thousands of jobs over the next few years, and after what we’ve been through in the past 18 months, this cannot be a bad thing. I urge you to understand the HST before you decide on your position and try to separate the political theatrics for another debate.

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the economic upheaval. If the HST eliminates tax on business inputs then the overall cost of purchases for the consumers should ultimately drop. The savings from HST and other tax reforms for businesses will make the Province more competitive and attract more

May 12th

Mayor’s Coffee Talk

CANCELLED

May 20th

27th Annual Golf Tournament “Golf Around the World” Grab your passport and travel

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EVENTS • May, 2010 May 27th

around the world, without ever leaving the Tri-Cities. Join the vibrant business community at our 27th Annual Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Enjoy fantastic golf at one of the Lower Mainland’s best golf courses, participate in lots of on-hole activities and experience plenty of chances to win great prizes, all followed by a fabulous after golf meal.

Learn to Network 101 Seminar Plan to attend our seminar covering networking essentials with such topics as: How to formulate an effective introduction, how to identify and leverage referral partners, how to successfully approach people in a room and much more. Attendance is for chamber members only, space is limited. Light refreshments served. Thursday, May 27th, 8:00 to 9:30 am Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Cost: $5.00 members, RSVP required

Thursday, May 20th, 12:00 pm Shotgun Start Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club 3251 Plateau Boulevard, Coquitlam Cost: $200 per person - includes golf & dinner Dinner only: Members $48 Future Members $55 (all prices not including GST)

SAVE THE DATE! June 23rd

May 26th

Networking PM

Member Orientation Are you a new member interested in finding out more about the many benefits of Chamber membership? Or are you a long time member who would like a refresher course on the advantages of being a Chamber member? Join us at our office as we review what’s included in your membership, the many programs available to you as a Chamber member and how your Chamber membership can benefit your business. Wednesday, May 26th, 4:00 to 5:00 pm Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Cost: Free to members, RSVP required

Acombined Chamber networking event for all businesses to join members of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Burnaby Board of Trade and New Westminster Chamber of Commerce for a FREE evening of networking. Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards! Wednesday, June 23rd, 5:00 to 7:00 pm Inn at the Quay - Hyack Room 900 Quayside Drive, New Westminster Cost: Free

SAVE THE DATE! July 8th

MAYORS’ MIXER (formerly Mayors’ BBQ)

Tax Planning & Advice

Representation Tax Audits & Appeals

Voluntary Disclosures

Accounting Software Training

Bookkeeping 604-464 8001 jim@pearcyco.com

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Pre-registration and advanced payment is required for all events. 48 hour cancellation notice required.To register for an event or for more information, please contact the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce; T. 604.464.2716 F. 604.464.6796 1209 PinetreeWay, Coquitlam

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