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$100,000 salaries common at city Ninety-one employees working for the City of Coquitlam made more than $100,000 in 2009, nearly doubling the amount over one year previous. Those numbers were released Monday as part of the city’s 2009 schedule of employee remuneration and expenses. Forty-two employees who made over $100,000 were firefighters, a statistical anomaly attributed to retroactive pay that was paid out in one year. The city’s contracts with both the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the union covering the city’s firefighters, IAFF Local 1782, were settled in 2008 after the negotiating process began in 2006. The retroactive pay for that roughly two-year gap is recognized in the 2009 numbers, meaning that a firefighter who normally made about $90,000 previously was bumped up over the $100,000 mark for the 2009 year alone. “It is a bit of an anomaly,” said Mayor Richard Stewart. Only two city staffers made more than $200,000, with city manager Peter Steblin topping out as the highest paid bureaucrat ($226,468) followed by deputy city manager John Dumont ($203,157). The top-10 list of the highest-paid city employees includes: Jim McIntyre, general manager of planning and development ($195,765); Trevor Wingrove, general manager of corporate services ($179,278); Bill Susak, general manager of engineering and public works ($179,134); Sheena MacLeod, manager of financial services ($165,368); Lisa Parkes, manager of legal and bylaw enforcement ($156,548); Tony Delmonico,  CONT. ON PAGE 8, see TOP.

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Ron LePoint of the City of Coquitlam uses a tool to pull down a giant hogweed plant in a ravine near Quadling Avenue and Lebleu Street.

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Giant hogweed, which can cause severe burns, has been spotted in Coquitlam Stories by John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com The City of Coquitlam is asking residents and business owners to be on the lookout for an invasive plant that can cause severe burns when it comes in contact with human skin. The giant hogweed has been spotted in select areas around the city — particularly in the older, more developed areas of western Coquitlam — and now staff are calling on residents to be vigilant and proactive in terms of trying to weed out the problem. “There are some people who have it on their lots, which is one of the messages we want to get out there — it would be best for people to try and eradicate it from their own property because of the health hazards associated with it,” said Lanny Englund, the

city’s urban forestry operations manager. The plant grows to 15 feet (4.5 metres) and has large flowers that can grow two feet (0.6 metres) wide. The sap contained in the hairs covering the plant and in the stem can cause severe burns when they come into contact with human skin. The weed typically flowers in July and August and its blossoms consist of large white flowers. “Hogweed is one of those invasive plants that is well-known and is extremely problematic,” Mayor Richard Stewart said in an interview Tuesday. “The reality is the sap of giant hogweed is dangerous, and more dangerous, as I understand it, than stinging nettles.” Englund said the city has contained the spread of the plant to about 20 sites on public lands, though eradicating it entirely could prove to be impossible. “Because it’s established so well in other areas of the Lower Mainland, we wouldn’t ever say that we’ve

eradicated it. We have to always be monitoring the situation because it will keep being reintroduced.” Residents who spot giant hogweed on public lands are asked to contact the city’s leisure and parks department by calling 604-933-6226 or e-mailing parkswork@coquitlam.ca. The city recommends that giant hogweed found on private property be dealt with by a qualified landscape professional who’s familiar with the plant. “The last thing we want them do is to go out and remove it without being extremely careful because you can’t get the sap on your skin,” Englund said. “You need to be covered head to toe when you’re trying to remove the plant, just in case.” An entire webpage has been set up on the city’s website to educate residents about the plant. Log on to www.coquitlam.ca/Residents/Public+Safety/ Health+Safety/Giant+Hogweed.htm for more information.

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plume of contaminated groundwater is moving towards the Pitt River and has already impacted 24 Port Coquitlam properties, according to the Ministry of Environment. Ministry spokesperson Suntanu Dalal revealed those details Thursday while responding to requests for information made three weeks ago by The NOW. “Investigations through 2008 identified cobalt-contaminated groundwater sourced from The Beedie Group property at 1711 (formerly 1651) Kingsway in Port Coquitlam. Recent investigations have identified offsite cobalt contamination in groundwater covering about eight hectares (24 properties) to the south of the property,” Dalal wrote in an e-mail. “These lands are now deemed contaminated and the impacted property owners have been given a notice of offsite migration outlining the cobalt conContaminated soil tamination.” In 2002, Beedie bought the property from metal manufacturer Kennametal Inc., a Pennsylvania-based company that operated on the site from the 1950s until 1996. In recent years, the city bought a 2.4-hectare (5.9-acre) portion of the land from Beedie to build the Coast Meridian Overpass. An investigation will determine whether cobalt concentrations will meet aquatic-life water-use standards by the time the plume reaches the Pitt River, Dalal wrote. “The groundwater plume is also migrating in the direction of the Pitt River. The Ministry of Environment is carefully monitoring the impacts of this contaminant plume and is confident there is no threat to human health. “Work is currently underway to assess whether the plume meets standards for the protection of aquatic life in the Pitt River.” In B.C., all contaminated sites, including the former Kennametal site, are regulated under the Environmental Management Act. The regulations are designed to protect human and environmental health, while also clarifying who is responsible to plan and pay for remediation work, Dalal wrote. Through B.C.’s polluter-pay system, the person or company that caused the contamination needs to conduct and pay for remediation, except in some cases where this responsibility has been transferred to another party. “In this situation, The Beedie Group will be expected to pay for the investigation and remediation costs for this site,” Dalal wrote. “Cost estimates are still being determined.” The Ministry of Environment became involved years before Beedie bought the property. At the site, carbon crucibles lined furnaces during tungsten firing and were later broken off the solid tungsten. These waste crucibles were once dumped

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is being stored in this structure, located near the Coast Meridian Overpass in Port Coquitlam. into an onsite landfill, Dalal wrote, but this practice stopped in June 1990. A crucible waste sample analyzed in 1990 indicated elevated levels of copper, molybdenum, nickel and zinc, according to Dalal. Subsequent soil samples in 1996 indicated elevated cobalt, copper and nickel. “The concentrations of some metals in soil exceeded the numeric soil standards of the day, so the site was deemed contaminated,” Dalal explained. Investigations also identified naphthalene in groundwater, as well as the metals aluminum, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, nickel and silver, Dalal added. In 1998, the ministry reviewed remedial plans prepared by Golder Associates on behalf of Kennametal and issued a conditional compliance certificate. “The certificate acknowledged the management of contamination in soil and water of a number of metals and hydrocarbons on the property,” Dalal wrote. A covenant restricted redevelopment of the site in the area of greatest contamination. In 2002, Beedie bought the property from Kennametal and began to redevelop it into an industrial warehouse complex. “As the crucible waste was excavated and placed on the western portion of the site, the certificate was cancelled,” Dalal wrote. “The Beedie Group subsequently undertook further investigation and remediation of the area and now needs to obtain a new certificate of compliance, which will be issued under the current legislation and associated guidance.” In a previous interview, Beedie’s development director Dave Gormley said the company expects to receive the certificate from the ministry this fall. As required by the ministry, Beedie and its consultant identified two active remedial options for the site and are considering a third. Igor Zahynacz, PoCo’s engineering and operations

director, explained the two main possibilities. “[One] option would be to haul it away, which would be a very expensive option, or to contain it to meet the provincial requirements, which is what has been done,” Zahynacz said. Currently, the carbon crucible material is being stored alongside the Coast Meridian Overpass in a 207-metre (679-foot) storage cell made of concrete lock-blocks with a liner and cap, built to hold 30,000 cubic metres (more than one million cubic feet) of the substance. This carbon crucible material contains a high moisture content that will diminish over time, Zahynacz said. As a result, the storage cell includes an underflow drain. According to the ministry, discharge from this drain will be analyzed, stored and then trucked offsite for disposal. Zahynacz said Beedie will pay for these disposal costs for now, but he believes Port Coquitlam will be responsible for payments after the project is turned over to the city. He couldn’t provide information about the location of the disposal site, the frequency of disposal or estimated costs to the city. As well, Zahynacz said he doesn’t believe remediation work is needed for the 24 nearby properties affected by contaminated groundwater. But Dalal said the ministry has directed Beedie to consult with these property owners, as well as the general public, on options for remediation. “While there are no identified threats to human health associated with the groundwater plume, the Ministry of Environment recognizes that there may be other implications for the owners of the nearby properties affected by the contamination,” he wrote. Gormley of The Beedie Group did not return calls or provide information about the public consultation process by NOW deadline.

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What is the job of trustees? Re: “No cell towers near schools: board,” Friday, Should we expect that Mr. Keryluk will propose June 18. that District 43 follow the leadership (?) of the VSB How many members of the School District 43 in its performance (or as the auditor-general has board were elected based on their scientific knowfound, lack of performance) of the duties for which ledge, abilities or experience related to these trustees are elected? communications technology and their Is it time that voters in District 43 commitment to “protect” us all from choose trustees for their ability — and cellphones? their willingness — to do the job they What qualifications does Trustee John are elected to do, as apparently Judy To The Editor Keryluk have in this field that Health Shirra and Melissa Hyndes sought to do Canada does not possess? in this case? Just asking, since my tax And since when did the Vancouver dollars are at risk here. School Board demonstrate leadership in this sciJim Peacock ence? Port Moody

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seen as suggesting provocative change. re big changes to our public education system Part of the backdrop here is the often testy relajust around the corner? tionship between the BC Teachers’ Federation and Speculation is growing in the wake of the the Liberal government. Premier Gordon Campbell BC Liberal government’s fight with the Vancouver is married to a longtime former school principal, School Board that something new is coming. and anyone who knows a school principal knows Certainly, the Liberals have spent years talking the frustrations many of them feel when it comes to about the need for change in the K to 12 system. dealing with teachers (in terms of the rigid control Pretty well every throne speech contains language the BCTF exerts over the workplace). suggesting significant change is on the way. So he’s had years to become familiar on that front. But aside from the introduction of all-day kinAnother important factor to consider here is the dergarten, nothing particularly revolutionary has occurred in the education system. The Liberals made recent report by the province’s comptroller-general on the Vancouver School Board’s finana big fuss unveiling such things as the cial situation. “learning roundtable” and “teachers’ Political opponents of the government congress,” but they don’t seem to have (most notably Vancouver school trustees had much lasting impact on things. themselves) have dismissed the report And now a new slogan — “21st cenas a meaningless exercise that revealed tury learning” — will soon be intronothing new. But those who view that duced, and I wonder whether some serreport only as it pertains to school trustious alterations to the education system ees may be missing the larger picture. will accompany it. View From Comptroller-general Cheryl For possible clues on what may be The Ledge Wenezenki-Yolland portrays the coming, I dusted off this year’s throne Vancouver School Board as operatspeech and reread the section on public Keith Baldrey ing within a governance model that is education. Certainly, the language in largely controlled by the employees who work for it that speech does suggest something is in the works. (i.e. teachers and CUPE support staff workers). As a “Government will take steps to renew and revitalresult, flexibility and the ability to change policies ize education,” the speech stated, adding that a “new are greatly hampered. emphasis will be placed on parental involvement.” While there has been a lot of attention paid to the The speech also stated that “new forms of schools war of words between Education Minister Margaret will be developed to provide greater choice and MacDiarmid and VSB chair Patti Bacchus, a key diversity.” phrase from the minister has been overlooked. I suppose these promises can be read as so much She has talked about the need for a new “governempty government rhetoric. On the other hand, ance model” and how she will develop one soon. A given the evident frustration over the conduct of the new model is going to have a more profound impact Vancouver School Board the language can also be

on our system than closing a few schools or squabbling over a school board’s budget. So what, exactly, is the Liberal government up to? Is it about to do an end run around the BCTF and CUPE by setting up these “new forms of schools” with direct parental involvement? Is it about to take the first steps toward creating a new parallel education system? One clue may be what’s going on in England, where the new coalition government is embarking on a massive restructuring of the country’s education system. There, the Swedish model of so-called “free schools” (where parents and organizations set up their own schools with government money) is being implemented. Will we see “free schools” set up on a trial basis in a few school districts? It can be argued that the Liberals, given their very low standing in the polls, do not have the political credibility or muscle to carry out big changes on any front. But they wouldn’t be the first government to go down swinging over an issue they consider important enough. Oh, and have I mentioned the BCTF will soon enter negotiations for a new contract? The teachers’ union has said it won’t accept a wage freeze like other public sector unions, so a fight is brewing on that front as well. Perhaps that’s the one thing — a contract battle with teachers — that won’t change in education. But it sure seems likely that “21st century learning” means other changes are on the way. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Letters More sidewalks are needed Re: “City mulls over sidewalk program,” Wednesday, June 16. That question, will sidewalks make a difference for kids, is a no brainer. Of course they’ll make a difference. If kids had a safer and cleaner way to walk, they’d use sidewalks instead of walking on the road, and parents would feel more secure about trusting their kids. One of the things that struck me when we moved here from Ontario 20 years ago was the lack of sidewalks provided everywhere, as if this was an area that used only vehicles to get around and pedestrians weren’t important. The other thing that worried me was the lack of clear markings for pedestrian crosswalks, just two straight lines across, and nobody bothered stopping for people or even children using them. My daughter was even hit on her way home from school by someone who casually drove through the crossing. My daughter didn’t bother telling me about the incident, but a kind witness later phoned to alert me about it. That was the end of her walking to and from school. When I later reported it to the police, they didn’t seem too concerned — after all, she wasn’t physically hurt. In Ontario, there is zebra striping perpendicular to the two cross stripes, which makes crosswalks far more visible, especially in inclement weather. It’s drummed into people that they must stop at crosswalks for pedestrians. It’s no wonder that parents don’t allow their kids to walk to school. Kids don’t have the best judgment about traffic anyway, and since many roads aren’t pedestrian friendly why would you trust your kid to walk to school alone? M. Schooff Port Coquitlam

Are we heeding the signs? Re: “Are you consumed by the pursuit of stuff?” column, Friday, June 18. I applaud Matthew Claxton for his recognition of and anguish over current societal problems and want to suggest a source of support to deepen and broaden his viewpoints. Jane Jacobs, renowned author of a number of books on the growth and development of cities, ended her career with the book Dark Age Ahead in 2004. It is an in-depth analysis of historical development and today’s problems of cities in perspective, well worth reading. Consumerism is dealt with in context on page 219. Recognition, such as Mr. Claxton’s, is a first step in standTo The ing firm on elements of society we depend on — on a broader scale than those expressed by him. Ms. Jacobs deals with how these current directions can be reversed — if only we recognize the signs of decline in time. Thoughtful reading; action? Mary Anne Cooper Port Moody

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Gamble earned $142,903.43, deputy fire chief Al Nicholson earned $119,493.58 and deputy fire chief Terry Hochstetter earned $117,181.25. This makes a total of $379,578.26 for three people before you get to fire captains, etc. No wonder our taxes are increasing at an alarming rate. It would be interesting for a newspaper reporter to delve into the history of how this came about. Who negotiated these salaries on behalf of the taxpayer? What input did the taxpayer have other than through their elected councillors? These out-of-proportion salaries, I personally think, are beyond the affordability of the average taxpayer and could be the tip of the iceberg on why our taxes are so high. To your newspaper reporter, a Editor job well done. After all, it is our money at stake and we should know how and where it is spent. Keith Walker Port Coquitlam

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Salaries ‘out of proportion’ Re: “PoCo salaries top $22 million,” Wednesday, June 16. I am not anti-fire department; I think they do a good job under sometimes difficult circumstances. However, I am against the remuneration paid for this job, as indicated by your disclosure of the salaries paid to the top three members of the Port Coquitlam fire department, which are obviously out of all proportion to other vocations. Fire and emergency services chief Steve

In the absence of such a rate reduction, the new levy on previously untaxed items is nothing but an additional cash grab. Notwithstanding the arguments in favour of a simplified taxation system, the net upshot of the HST is increased taxation. The nabobs of business, such as the BC Chamber of Commerce, should have been paying more attention in Economics 101, for it is well-known that investors naturally migrate to jurisdictions with lower levels of taxation. If I were to speculate, I’d wonder whether not having this wider-ranging HST would make B.C. more competitive vis-a-vis other provinces such as Ontario, and that is why it is being shoved down our throats via pressure from Central Canada — to hobble B.C. and to keep us “in our place” lest we were to attract more investment by avoiding the tax foolishness of other jurisdictions. Juraj Krajci Coquitlam

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fire chief ($155,726); Patrick McPhillips, assistant fire chief ($155,543); and Tom Boechler, deputy fire chief, operations ($154,487). Firefighter John Macdonald claimed the highest expense amount ($6,600) in terms of city employees, followed by McIntyre ($4,734). In all, the city paid out $24,176,914 to employees earning more than $75,000, while council remuneration came in at $521,643.

The mayor was the highest paid elected official, earning $118,668, while also topping the list for highest expense totals ($15,493). Councillors each received $51,641 in remuneration, with the exception of former councillor and current New WestminsterCoquitlam MP Fin Donnelly, who took home $41,488. Coun. Barrie Lynch claimed the most expenses of any councillor ($11,016), followed by Coun. Linda Reimer ($10,512).

New RCMP leader welcomed

Port Coquitlam council extended an official welcome recently to new Coquitlam RCMP Insp. George Gfellner. Gfellner brings to the Tri-Cities 33 years of police experience, with the majority of his service in major crimes and general duty. He has worked throughout B.C. in Gibsons, White Rock, Vancouver, Valemount and Kelowna, where he was in charge of the south district major crime unit from 1998 to 2005. After that, Gfellner became part of the Canadian Forces’ national investigation service in Ottawa for three years. In this position, he directed sensitive investigations related to the

Criminal Code and National Defense Act. In 2008, Gfellner was transferred to the RCMP’s international peacekeeping operations branch. He spent nine months in Afghanistan as part of the Canadian mission and worked as a senior police advisor to the commander of the Afghan border police. Now back in Canada, Gfellner has been working at the Coquitlam detachment for the past month. “My impression here is that it’s an excellent detachment,” he said. “The people are great, the support staff are great, the communities are great and I’m really looking forward to being part of the management team here.”

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City to streamline bylaws John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Stupid, ridiculous and outrageous. That’s how the mayor and some councillors characterized a number of Coquitlam’s bylaws and regulations and, as a result, a commission could be struck to clean it all up. Coun. Linda Reimer introduced a notice of motion Monday to establish a citywide commission to clarify and streamline some of the city’s bylaws and licensing practices. “Some bylaws are necessary to protect our health and safety, but overregulation is becoming a burden for all of our taxpayers,” Reimer said at Monday’s meeting. In an interview Tuesday, Reimer said the commission would potentially consist of one councillor and “investors, citizens and public servants.” She said the goal isn’t just to streamline processes for the world of commerce, but for anyone in the city. “Regardless of whether you’re a volunteer in the city,

Coun. Linda Reimer whether you’re a non-profit, a business or a developer, it applies to everybody who does business with the city,” she said. Though the nuances still need to be figured out, Reimer said the commission would likely take about 10 months to a year to come up with its recommendations before disbanding. The issue will be put to a vote at the next council meeting, slated for July 5. “We are a growing community and it is important that we streamline now before it becomes too difficult,” she said at Monday’s meeting.

Mayor Richard Stewart told The NOW Tuesday the city is already in the process of going through similar processes to figure out what’s enforced and how it’s enforced by various city departments. Stewart pointed to one bylaw in particular that effectively prohibits a convenience store attached to a gas station from selling fruits or vegetables. “[The bylaw] doesn’t say healthy foods, but the result is you can’t sell apples or a prepared salad — but you could sell a Twinkie,” he said. “Sometimes well-meaning people establish well-meaning rules that don’t work or that have unintended consequences.” Coun. Doug Macdonell, who seconded Reimer’s motion, said in an interview Tuesday he wants refined bylaws on the books that would encourage people to both work and live in the city. “It’s time to take a look and clean out some of those bylaws,” he said. “We need to make it easier to read all of our bylaws and make it easier to enforce. Some of them are just ridiculous.”

School days grow longer jmcfee@thenownews.com School days will last a little longer next year, after School District 43 approved extended holiday breaks. Last month, trustees unanimously passed budget recommendations that included six extra days off during the 2010-11 school year. Spring break will be extended by one week from March 21 to April 1, 2011. Schools will also be closed on Friday, Nov. 12 to create a four-day weekend after Remembrance Day. These changes shave about $480,000 in staffing costs off next school year’s budget, since the cash-strapped district won’t need to hire substi-

tute teachers during the extra days off. To make up for these holidays, instructional time will be increased by 10 minutes per day at middle and secondary schools, compared to 9.6 minutes at elementary schools and 4.8 minutes in kindergartens. Current semester systems will remain the same. Each school worked within its own schedule to accommodate the change, but most schools opted to add five minutes to both the beginning and end of the school day, assistant superintendent Dan Derpak told trustees. “Nobody wanted to get up too early, but nobody wanted also to be late for all the games in the afternoon, so they were trying to balance.

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William Ruth grew his hair throughout high school, but now that he’s graduating, the Port Moody Secondary student decided it was time to lose the locks for charity. Sam Monmeni from Il Destino Salon did the honours, left, while Ruth’s grandfather, Joe, was there to record the event.

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ort Moody Secondary student William Ruth lost his long locks earlier this month in a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. A professional hairstylist cut off the Grade 12 student’s hair, which he had been growing for four years. Ruth donated his wavy tresses to the Canadian Cancer Society to make a wig. The event took place in the school’s cafeteria, and students and staff had to make a donation to witness the haircut. In total, Ruth raised $1,034.89 for the cause.

Artists honoured

Ten budding young artists received scholarships after showcasing their works in an art show at Coquitlam Centre. The Emerging Artists scholarships, awarded by Coquitlam Centre, encourage graduating students to pursue a career in the arts. Winners received $500 each to recognize their originality, hard work and enthusiasm. This year’s recipients are: Yuna Kim (Centennial), Lyanna Lee (Charles Best), In Joon Jung (Gleneagle), Isabelle Kim (Heritage Woods), Melissa Chen (Port Moody), Lydia Sng (Riverside) and Jessica Hurd (Terry Fox). The Coquitlam chapter of the University Women’s Club also awarded $750 each to the

top overall male and female student artists. Charles Wang of Port Moody Secondary took the award for top male, while Kathleen Loski of Gleneagle was the top female. Dabin Lee of Gleneagle Secondary also received $200 for winning the Hedy Pothorn memorial award. This scholarship honours the memory of Hedy Pothorn, who was an art teacher and district art coordinator in School District 43 for many years. Each year, the award recognizes a female student who shows innovation in her art and works outside normal boundaries in some way.

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Dry grad activities got a boost thanks to a donation from the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch. Class Act Tzu Chi celebrates Although contributions were Jennifer McFee slightly lower this year, School The Tzu Chi Humanistic District 43 secondary schools will Academy recently celebrated its share the $18,350 donation. 10th anniversary. A special event was held at Dr. Charles Best Secondary, which included a year-end ceremony, a disaster relief presentaCarney celebrates successes tion and a fun fair for members and students. Members of Archbishop Carney’s class of About 250 local students aged five to 18 are 2010 reflected on their achievements at cominvolved in the humanistic academy, which mencement ceremonies earlier this month. is one part of the Tzu Chi Foundation’s four This year’s graduating class had the largest major initiatives: charity, complimentary mednumber of students to make the prinicipal’s ical care, education and humanistic culture list by achieving an overall average of 90 per and awareness.

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cent or more in their classes. Of the 130 graduates, 59 received a total of 140 awards, bursaries and scholarships. Two students, Adriano Arce and Stella Oh, received 10 awards each. Students also excelled in athletics by winning swimming, soccer and golf banners. As well, the yearbook staff were recognized for producing the top yearbook in Canada and winning awards from the Canadian Review. Archbishop Carney is currently accepting enrolment applications for the 2010-11 school year. For more information, call 604-942-7465 or visit www.acrss.org.

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Glenayre Elementary recently embarked on an early-morning cycling celebration to support the Ride to Conquer Cancer. Two parents from the school are participating in the ride after losing their daughter to cancer several years ago. More than 100 students rode their bikes in the rain, cycling around the schoolyard before classes started. Bike trains met students at junctions half a block from the school. Another 140 students walked to school that day. Participants wore black and yellow, the  CONTINUED ON PAGE 12, see STUDENTS.

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Marc Atkinson Trio at Evergreen Composer, arranger, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mark Atkinson will bring his brand of Canadian jazz to Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre on Thursday, June 24. Having formed in 2000, the Juno-nominated trio is currently promoting its fourth album, The Marc Atkinson Trio IV. Thursday’s show is also being billed as part of Evergreen’s summertime music and dining experience, dubbed Music on the Grill. Atkinson’s trio is rounded out by Joey Smith on stand-up bass and Michael Hamilton on rhythm guitar. Tickets for the show cost $38 for the concert alone or $53 for the dinner — featuring wild salmon on the grill — and the show. Thursday’s show gets going at 8 p.m., while dinner will be served at 7 p.m. For more info, see www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

Setting it straight

The article “Work by aspiring artists on display” in the Wednesday, June 16 edition of The NOW contained incorrect information. Place des Arts’ Atrium Gallery hosts the Place des Arts Student Exhibition, whereas Images and Ideas 3 is in the Mezzanine Gallery and consists of works by Don Portelance’s art enhancement workshop students.

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official colours of the Ride to Conquer Cancer. They listened to music and visited a free healthy snack station, where they munched on organic apples and free-trade bananas donated by Spud. They also learned some cycling safety tips and signed a “We Support You” banner for the Ride to Conquer Cancer. The students donated $92 to the fundraiser, which was matched by Glenayre’s parent advis-

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e cruise slowly up the muddy river, straining our eyes to detect the exotic wildlife hidden in the trees. Old Eagle Eye, our Malaysian boat driver, cigarette hanging from his lips, suddenly cuts the motor of our boat and silently points upwards. Trees rustle and we catch our first glimpse of the proboscis monkey. The large protruding nose is unmistakable. Numerous members of his harem jump from branch to branch in the dense forest. As we approach the edge of the Lower Kinabatangan River, Old Eagle Eye points again. The tree above us has a deadly occupant: coiled on the end of a branch is a python approximately two metres in length. Our guide tells us that reticulated pythons are excellent swimmers and are frequently seen in this area. Wildlife is everywhere as we are deep in the jungles of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, where the Lower Kinabatangan River is estimated to have the largest concentration of wildlife in Malaysia. It is home to all eight species of hornbills found in Borneo, the legendary orangutan and the rare proboscis monkey. And, as we reach the shoreline, rhesus monkeys fearlessly board our boat, hoping for a free meal.

Our guide tells us that crocodiles also dwell along the 560-kilometre river. Recent studies have indicated that river crocodiles can reach a length of seven metres. I am disturbed by this information, but fortunately we are not searching for crocodiles; today we are looking for a herd of elephants. We come to an area where the long grass has been crushed, possibly by elephants. We disembark, eager to get a glimpse of the herd, and carefully make our way through the dense brush following prominent elephant tracks. En route, our guide teaches us basic safety tips. Leeches, he tells us, hang off the ends of leaves waiting for an unsuspecting victim to pass by — and they are everywhere, wiggling and squirming. We continue to follow the elephant tracks for another hour, only to reach a muddy clearing. The tracks have now disappeared, the mud having been tracked through by numerous other animals, the latest of which are those of a herd of wild boar. On hearing that boars are extremely aggressive animals, we hurriedly terminate our search for elusive elephants and return to camp for dinner and to regroup for our evening hike. Once darkness falls, our guides supply us with flashlights and miner hats as we make our way out. One of our guides sits sharpening a knife with a half-metre-long blade.  CONTINUED ON PAGE 16, see FIREFLIES.

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“Big knife!” I say nervously, trying to make conversation. “Big game we have here. As you have seen, there are pythons and wild boar in the area,” he responds. I sheepishly back off. Perhaps an evening hike in the jungles of Borneo isn’t the safest choice. But it’s too late to back out now. Flashlights on, we jump over roots and rocks, manoeuvring our way through the dense bush. Our guide reaches out in the air, rapidly moving his hands. As I begin to wonder what he is doing, he instructs us to shut off our flashlights, and then opens his fists. Fireflies fill the air, adding their magical sparkle — almost like a reflection of thousands of stars glittering above us in the Malaysian night sky.

Upon returning, I relax on the rustic balcony back at camp gazing out at Kinabatangan River. Lights flicker on the water and then disappear. I ask my guide what they are. He says they are reflections off the eyes of crocodiles. Thankfully, however, during our earlier river trip, the local crocodiles were as elusive as the elephants.

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Dr. Margaret Slubowski editorial@thenownews.com It is inevitable, really. As the baby boom generation ages, the percentage of Canadians classified as seniors is growing. This phenomenon is especially pronounced in the Lower Mainland, where more than 30 per cent of the entire population is over the age of 55. Despite the fact that the overall life expectancy of seniors is increasing, there are also many health risks related to reduced physical activity, using more medications as well as chronic diseases that coincide. Very rarely, however, do people suspect that the bad condition of removable dentures and other dental appliances — such as retainers and mouth guards — may also cause not only bad breath but serious mouth related and general health problems. Numerous health studies show a direct relationship between poor sanitary mouth conditions and dentures,

which are worn by one quarter of Canadians of all ages and by 50 per cent of those over 50 years. These dirty dentures can be responsible for serious mouth diseases like candidaassociated denture stomatitis, as well as stomach and lung infections. Also, because denturerelated repeating bacterial, yeast and viral infections may compromise the immunological system, the develop-

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Free Internet class offered at library Information is just a click away at Coquitlam Public Library, where free Internet classes will be offered this summer. In a mouse skills class, participants will learn proper techniques to click, scroll and move the mouse. For those who are already know how to use the mouse, a beginner Internet class will provide further instruction to have learners searching the net in no time. In the Internet searching class, participants will learn search techniques that will result in more hits. Registrants should have already taken the beginner Internet class or have some previous Internet knowledge, including how to use the address bar and how to scroll up and down a page. Each class lasts about an hour and is for geared for adults. Class sizes are small, allowing students to have hands-on practice and individual attention from the instructor. Registration is required. For more information, contact the information desk at the Poirier Branch at 604-937-4144.

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served, and demonstrations will be held. MADD Metro Vancouver hosts its second annual Awareness Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. Stage performers will entertain the community and vendor booths feature non-profits, charities and businesses. Information: www.madd.ca/vancouver. Port Moody Legion Branch No. 119 hosts its 11th annual show and shine, featuring an 8 a.m. breakfast, a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and raffles and 50/50 draws throughout the day. Car entry is $20, and the first 100 entrants will receive a collector T-shirt. The A&W Root Bear will make an appearance. To register a classic car, call 604-936-1312 or 604-9367131. Golden Spike Pub hosts a fundraiser for the Toonies for Kids Society, from 6:30 to midnight, featuring a silent auction, prize balloon buster, dinner and dancing. Proceeds benefit Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation. Tickets cost $16 and must be bought in advance, visit www.tooniesforkids.info or drop by the pub, located at 3224 St. Johns St. in Port Moody. Fraser Pacific Rose Society annual rose show and festival from 1 to 5 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St.,

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Riverview Horticultural Centre Society hosts a guided linden tree walk on the Riverview Hospital grounds at 1 p.m., leaving from the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young building. For directions or info, call 604-2909910 or visit www.rhcs.org.

Fraser Pacific Rose Society annual rose show and festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Admission is $3 for adults. Children get in for free. Information: www. rosesociety.org. Riverview Preservation

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s an organization with roots in the local community dating back to 1954, the BC Lions are proud of their commitment to excellence on and off the ﬁeld. Through a number of initiatives aimed at giving back to communities throughout British Columbia, the Leos are dedicated to making a difference at the local level, attending more than 125 events and involving more than 350 total appearances last season alone. In 2009, more than 4,500 items were donated to at least 550 charitable organizations and sponsors, particularly those focused on youth, education and the development of grassroots football in the province. Several initiatives take place at Lions home games throughout the season to raise money for the Lions’ community partners.

BC LIONS TACKLE HUNGER Each year, the BC Lions and Purolator team up to “Tackle Hunger” at one home game during the season. On this special night, Lions fans are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item and/or a cash donation to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society.

50/50 DRAW AT BC LIONS HOME GAMES Last season, sales from 50/50 tickets at BC Lions home games helped raise more than $155,000 for junior football in British Columbia. In 2010, the BC Lions 50/50 draw will continue to support junior football, while contributing funds to Football BC, the BC Secondary School Football Association and the BC Community Football Association.

In 2010, the BC Lions will once again team up with Purolator to tackle hunger on Aug. 7 when the BC Lions host the Calgary Stampeders at Empire Field. Don’t forget to bring your donation on game night.

UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER MAINLAND & COURAGE FOR KIDS PROGRAM The BC Lions Football Club is pleased to partner with the United Way of the Lower Mainland for the Courage For Kids program. The BC Lions Courage For Kids program enables less fortunate children and their families to attend a Lions football game at Empire Field. In 2009, more than 10,000 tickets were donated through this initiative, which was made possible by the generosity of our Courage For Kids corporate partners and the United Way of the Lower Mainland.

BC LIONS CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC Last season, the annual BC Lions Charity Golf Classic helped raise more than $70,000 for the Make-a-Wish The Every Yard Counts program allows children receiving treatment from Foundation and the BC Lions Courage for Kids BC Children’s Hospital to attend a BC Lions home game and meet their program in 2009. football heroes face to face. Photo courtesy BC Lions. The 2010 BC Lions Charity Golf Classic will be This season, the BC Lions will be partnering with the following held on Monday, Sept. 13 at the Westwood Plateau Golf and charities: Country Club. BC Lions Alumni Association: June 20 vs Edmonton KidSport: July 10 vs. Saskatchewan BC LIONS STREET PARTY Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver: July 16 vs. Montreal The BC Lions Street Party is held two hours prior to every Lions BC Lions Society: Aug. 7 vs. Calgary home game during the 2010 season at the north end of Empire Salvation Army: Sept. 11 vs. Toronto Field and is a fun, entertaining way to kick off game day. Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vancouver: Featuring live music, food, face painting, inflatable games, Sept. 18 vs. Hamilton Felions appearances and much more, the Street Party donates YMCA of Greater Vancouver: Oct. 2 vs. Winnipeg all proceeds to the club’s Lions Share partners. Prostate Cancer Canada: Oct. 16 vs. Edmonton United Way of the Lower Mainland: Oct. 31 vs. Saskatchewan LIONS SHARE Back for a fifth season in 2010, the Lions Share program benefits its partners through fundraising initiatives while allowing the BC Lions to continue their commitment to giving back to the community. In 2009, more than $36,000 was raised in support of the Lions Share program.

EVERY YARD COUNTS In 2010, the BC Lions will continue to partner with BC Children’s Hospital for the Every Yard Counts program, which provides an opportunity for children receiving ongoing medical treatment to attend a BC Lions home game.

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Events month at 7:30 p.m. All women, not just those who are new to the area, are welcome to attend. For information, contact Wendy at 604-468-2423 or tricities_newcomers@yahoo.ca. at 2 p.m. features Coastal Sound Music Academy’s children’s Tri-City Singles Social Club offers people 40 and older a and youth choirs, the North Shore Celtic Ensemble and Korean chance to get together and enjoy activities like walking, thedrumming. Admission is free. atre, dining, biking, bowling, kayaking and weekend trips. MONDAY, JUNE 28 Membership is $20 per year, and the group meets on the third Tri-Cities Women’s Resource Society annual Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Port general meeting from 5 to 6 p.m. at The Gathering Moody Legion, 2513 Clarke St. For information, Place at Leigh Square, 2253 Leigh Sq. in Port call 604-472-0016 or e-mail tricityclub@gmail. Coquitlam. RSVP to Manuela at 604-941-7111 or com. info@tcwrs.com. events@thenownews.com Tri-City Women’s Resource Society offers an Knights of Columbus holds its final cribbage empowering mothers parenting group at various night before the summer break at 7 p.m. in the times throughout the year. Participation in the gymnasium of Our Lady of Assumption School, 2255 educational group is free, and child care and transFraser St. in Port Coquitlam. Admission is $5 and includes portation subsidies are available. Info: 604-941-7111, Ext. 106. refreshments. Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Tri-Cities committee, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr. Information: John at 604-469-0361. Minnekhada Park Association holds its annual general meeting at 7 p.m. in the lodge of Minnekhada Regional Park. Information: 604-520-6442.  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21.

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City of Port Coquitlam marks Canada Day with a fishing derby and pancake breakfast in Lions Park (8 to 11:30 p.m.) followed by festivities in Castle Park starting at noon with cakecutting and opening ceremonies, followed by plenty of family activities leading up to the fireworks after dusk. Information: www.city.port-coquitlam.bc.ca. Golden Spike Days Society kicks off the 34th year of Golden Spike Days festivities from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. Annual festival features four days of entertainment, games and more, and Port Moody celebrates Canada Day in style. Information: www.goldenspike.ca. Port Moody Station Museum holds a scavenger hunt from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily until July 4 at 2734 Murray St. Win prizes for finding the golden spike, and take part in fun historical activities for the whole family. Information: www.vcn.bc.ca/ pmmuseum. City of Coquitlam celebrates Canada Day with festivities from 12:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. at Lafarge Lake and Evergreen Cultural Centre. Admission is free, and day features a host of cultural dancing, an artisan village and Flowriders bike shows. Information: www.culturecoquitlam.ca.

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Golden Spike Days Society kicks off the 34th year of Golden Spike Days festivities from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. Annual festival features four days of entertainment, games and more, and Port Moody celebrates Canada Day in style. Information: www.goldenspike.ca.

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Planet Organic holds its annual July barbecue from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. serving up healthy veggie burgers and fixings. Barbecue is by donation, with proceeds going to a local charity. The store is located to 2755 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam. Information: 604-552-2799.

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Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: lincolntm.freetoasthost. info or Shirley at 604-671-1060. Kyle Centre offers drop-in bridge for all skill levels from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Games follow reasonably priced soup and sandwich lunch prepared by Community Integration Services Society, which supports adults with disabilities. Information: 604-469-4561.

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Hyde Creek Watershed Society meets at 7:15 p.m. at Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam. Information: 604-461-3474 or www.hydecreek. org. Terry Fox Library holds an evening story time for preschool children and families from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in Port Coquitlam. Children are invited to bring a stuffed toy. Admission is free. Information: 604-927-7999. Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 meets 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.

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Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter needs volunteers for its 24-hour rape crisis line and shelter for battered women. Free training provided. Info: 604-872-8212. Westcoast Harmony Chorus is seeking energetic, motivated women who love to sing. Attend a Wednesday night rehearsal to hear this award-winning, four-part harmony chorus with members from all over the Lower Mainland. Info: 604-596-6735. Wild West Can-Can Dancers, registered as Golden Spike Days Can-Can Dancers Society, is accepting new members, including dancers, non-dancers and anyone in between. Info: www.wildwestcancan.ca. 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. Al-Anon meets Mondays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St. Another chapter meets Wednesday nights from 8 to 9 p.m. in the basement of St. Andrew’s Church, 2318 St. Johns St. in Port Moody. For info, call 604-688-1716 or 604-461-6991.

Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project Invitation to Comment and Notice of Open Houses The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (Proponent) is proposing to develop the Evergreen Line, a new rapid transit line to connect Coquitlam to Burnaby via Port Moody (proposed Project). The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act. The Proponent has now submitted its application (Application) to obtain an environmental assessment certificate which is required before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. In order to provide information to the public about the Application, and to receive comments from the public, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) invites the public to attend an OpenHouse to be held as follows: Date: July 6, 2010 Location: Coquitlam City Hall Council Chambers and Lobby, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam Date: July 7, 2010 Location: Cameron Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby Date: July 8, 2010 Location: Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody All open houses will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. there will be a presentation by the EAO on the process with an opportunity to ask questions. A second presentation will also be given by the Proponent regarding the proposed Project.

If you are unable to attend an Open House you may make a written submission. There are 60 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the Application. The comment period will begin on June 30, 2010 and end at midnight on August 29, 2010. All comments received in relation to the Application during this period will be considered. The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. The EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: • By Online Form at: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca • By Mail: Brian Murphy Project Assessment Director Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 • By Fax: 250 356-6448 An electronic copy of the Application and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application are also available for viewing at the following locations during business hours: Coquitlam Municipal Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam Port Moody Municipal Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody Burnaby Municipal Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby

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Sac fly lifts Reds past A’s The Coquitlam Reds continue to rise up the B.C. Premier Baseball League charts, but manager Kyle Williams admits on Sunday he may have overestimated that speed. The Reds improved to 19-13 by picking up their first home field doubleheader sweep, topping the Okanagan Athletics 8-1 and 7-6. Both games required a rally, while the finale finished with a walk-off sacrifice where Williams gambled and won. The club pushed its winning streak to three and solidified its fifthplace position as the league enters the final three weeks. Alex Calbick beat the throw to score the winning run in the bottom of the seventh, after Giordi Molinari flared a two-out short fly to left field. That Calbick was even sent home on such a risky play had Williams scratching his head at his own call. “I’ve been criticized of late for not being aggressive enough so I decided to go for it,” Williams said of the play, which came after Calbick had tied the score with an RBI double. “If I had to do it over again I probably wouldn’t send him.” Their turnaround has resulted in an 18-7 record since a slow 1-6 start. Leading the way has been the team’s well-balanced hitting approach, where Calbick’s .404 batting average is third in the league. Jordan Varga has plated 21 runs, good for fourth overall. In Sunday’s opening 8-1 win, Coquitlam erased a 1-0 deficit with six runs in the fifth, led by back-toback doubles off the bats of Varga and catcher Brent Foreman. Jared Poirier earned the decision, tossing four innings of one-run ball. In the second game, lefthander Matt Trimble was the fourth pitcher of the game and tossed a one-hitter over the final three innings, fanning five. He would later lay down a key bunt in the rally to tie the game. He improved to 7-1 with the rare relief appearance, and reduced his league-leading earned run average to a microscopic 0.56 over 49.2 innings. “Matt’s done his part and we’re getting contributions from everyone else to just win,” Williams noted. “I think he’s meeting expectations, because we had high expectations for Matt coming in. He walks too many guys but he’s got great stuff. Even when he’s putting guys on base, he pitches out of it.” The team will hand Trimble the ball Thursday in a matchup against the 20-6 Langley Blaze, 6:45 p.m. at Mundy Park.

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Johansen a hot commodity at NHL draft Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com Some have called Ryan Johansen’s rise up the NHL draft lists as meteoric, the true mark of a late bloomer. Randall Johansen, and others, would beg to differ. Certainly, as a proud father who will watch his son get drafted Friday in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft, Randall admits his own bias. But no one has observed the long path and lengthy strides that 17-year-old Ryan has made over the past six years like this subdued, supportive hockey dad. “Ryan was the easy one to get up in the morning, at a young age,” Randall recalls. “If we had a 6 a.m. practice he wanted to be there 5:30 a.m. to practice his shot — not exactly what his parents always wanted to do.” That he did it eagerly at a young age wasn’t completely telling. But he kept on doing it, working on his game and playing with a passion that carried over to his other sports. The family, which moved to Port Moody from Vancouver when Ryan was 10, made sure that he didn’t become just a rink rat — hockey was one sport of many that the teen pursued. “Offensively, it was obvious he was very talented,” major midget coach Doneau Menard says of the centre, who played for Menard’s Northeast Chiefs as a 15-year-old. “When he was younger, his hockey skills were evident but it wasn’t certain what sport he was going to play.” Golf and lacrosse were two other key games of choice and remained so until his bantam year. As the Western Hockey League bantam draft approached, Ryan went through a major growth spurt, adding a couple of inches to his spindly 5’8 frame. His mother Rosalind and father provided the balance and encouragement to stretch his athletic interests. Ryan’s talent and determination were the keys to his golden opportunities. A year ago, his future looked to include an NCAA Div. I scholarship, following a successful rookie season in the B.C. Hockey League. But opportunity knocked in the form of the WHL’s Portland Winterhawks, resulting in Ryan’s name being bandied about as a possible top-six pick in Friday’s NHL draft in Los Angeles. “It’s been a busy time, from the (NHL scouting) combine to some flydowns, meeting a lot of people,” Ryan notes, after visits to Long Island, Columbus and Minnesota. “It’s neat to walk into some of those (NHL) dressing rooms, meet some incredible hockey people and visit the cities. It’s been all pretty exciting.” What a difference a year makes — especially when you have talent to burn and the work ethic to put it to

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HOT COMMODITY: Port Moody native Ryan Johansen, shown during a game against the Vancouver Giants this year, has seen his stock rise as the NHL Entry Draft approaches. His name will be called Friday. use. From his minor hockey days in Port Moody, Ryan spent plenty of time learning the game and playing it forward. But it wasn’t until his first bantam year that hockey became ‘the one.’ “It’s a credit to his family that Ryan was allowed to play what he wanted to, and while hockey was what he did in the winter, he golfed and played lacrosse in the summer,” recalls Murray McDonald, who coached him for two seasons of peewee. “Hockey was something he did, something he loved, but his parents were cognizant of all the other things he wanted to do as well.” It’s the kind of equilibrium that seems old fashion in today’s world of summer hockey, private hockey clubs and touring teams. But balance would play a big role in the teenager’s development from an early age. In a small minor association where the team logo could have been an

underdog instead of a wildcat, carving out victories and getting big game experience could have been a challenge. But play big games and win was what Port Moody did during his peewee years. Coming in from Vancouver, he slotted in as a key member of a talented team that picked up a bronze at the AA provincials. A year later, the prize was gold. While he spent most of his time driving the offence, Ryan’s ability to see the ice gave McDonald pause to put him on the blueline. “I had a vision of him being a big, rushing defenceman. We moved other kids back there just to see how they fit, and I think it helped (Ryan) find where he wanted to be.” During those two years, McDonald said it was evident that Ryan had the ability and a passion for the game — and it was buoyed by his parents’

encouragement, as well. “Clearly at that point, no question, he was a big part of our team,” McDonald recalls. “He had potential, loved the game and had the skills, it was just a matter of is he going to choose to play on, because he was good at other things, too.” In the end, and he credits the years in Port Moody and the coaches for a lot of it, hockey won the day. “Port Moody (minor) played a huge role,” Ryan says. “At 10 we moved from Vancouver to Port Moody and I got an opportunity to play on the A team, it was an awesome time.” As he moved up the ladder, including getting selected by Portland in the seventh round of the 2007 bantam draft, Ryan pushed himself. In major midget he was an offensive force at 15. The next step was to join  CONT. ON PAGE 26, see RANGY...

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Adanacs bounce back with win streak Calling all legends

If the tide hasn’t changed, the water is at least warmer. The Coquitlam Adanacs ended a five-game Western Lacrosse Association losing skid with back-to-back victories, topping the Victoria Shamrocks 11-10 and Maple Ridge Burrards 13-9. Boosted by the appearance of firstyear netminder Nick Rose, a 6’, 265pound Ontario-raised backstop, the Adanacs shook off an early 3-0 deficit Sunday to take a one-goal lead entering the second period. While Maple Ridge managed to tie it, Steve McKinlay scored back-toback goals to restore the lead and give Coquitlam the edge it would play with the rest of the way. “It’s really just confidence, looking

at things positively,” head coach Neil Doddridge said of shaking off the fivegame losing streak. “We changed some things up, the secret to it all is defence.” Rose, who backed up Brandon Atherton in Saturday’s victory over Victoria, started his first game and turned back 37 shots. The Adanacs were caught in a bitter battle with his Ontario Major Series’ club for his playing rights. A positive decision came down Friday and the player was on a plane to Vancouver the next day. “He just landed Saturday and I met him for the first time in the dressing room,” Doddridge said. “He was Les’ (Wingrove, Adanacs general manager) piece... Nick has proven himself in

junior level, was a two-time Minto Cup MVP, so he’s a winner.” Cory Conway led the way with three goals and six assists, while Daryl Veltman also notched a hat trick. Jason Jones tallied twice. A day earlier, the Adanacs’ Dane Dobbie scored three times and set up four others to lead the offence. Conway also netted three goals, while Jason Wulder scored once and set up five others. Atherton made 30 saves for the victory. The Adanacs, who improved to 5-5 and a three-way tie for second place, play host to New Westminster on Saturday, 7 p.m. at the Sports Centre in the first of a home-and-home series that concludes on Canada Day.

Are you ready for your close-up? The Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame is eager to hear about the city’s great sports accomplishments and amazing athletes as it prepares to open its doors. As part of the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex’s renovation project, the Hall of Fame committee has launched the process with an invitation. The public is invited to nominate athletes, teams and volunteers who have contributed to the community through their contributions. The first members are slated to be inducted in the fall of 2010, following the completion of the

complex’s front lobby. Over 1,000 square feet has been dedicated to honour athletes, coaches, builders and teams from Coquitlam, including an annual Wall of Fame series for annual accomplishments in a number of categories. Nominees must have played, lived and contributed to sports in Coquitlam. A selection committee will go through the nomination forms and select the first members to be inducted, beginning an annual process. For more information and nomination forms, go to http://www. coquitlamshof.com, or email info@ coquitlamshof.com

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the Penticton Vees of the B.C. Hockey League, which meant moving away from home. As one of the few 16 year olds playing in the BCHL, Johansen got his feet wet against older, more talented competition and while he didn’t burn up the league, scoring just five times in 47 games, he grew into each role he was assigned, taking on more as the year progressed. “I remember us sitting with (Portland’s) coach Mike Johnston and him asking Ryan how long did it take to get use to banging around with 18 and 19 year olds (in the BCHL)

and he said about five games,” Randall says. “He adjusted quickly, but he worked to make those adjustments.” Johnston, a former assistant coach with the Vancouver Canucks, managed to convince him to take the WHL route and forgo a full-ride scholarship offer from Div. I Northeastern University. Another opportunity, another wise decision. With Portland, he was plugged onto a line with Swiss rookie Nino Niederreiter and second-year vet Brad Ross — all three entering their draft year. The Port Moody product didn’t need much time to

adjust, delivering 25 goals and 44 assists and being a major cog in the club’s run to the WHL quarterfinals where he added six goals and 12 assists in 13 games. Niederreiter is expected to be a top-12 choice as well, while Ross is drawing second-round interest. “Right from the start, the coach put me with Nino and Brad in training camp and we seemed to click. We had a lot of fun, starting with the exhibition season and just kept building as the season went on. “As a line we just built a lot of chemistry and kept getting better and better as the season went on.” It didn’t hurt that the

strong-skating centreman now measured up at 6’3 and 188 pounds. “It’s that perfect storm scenario,” McDonald says. “Ryan has always had a lot of hockey sense, great hands, and he had them at atom… He had all that ability and the support of his parents, some great coaches and then grows to be 6’2. Things have just come together at the right time, but it wasn’t mere luck.” In the past few weeks, he focused on graduating from Heritage Woods secondary, while squeezing in a dozen or

Dorman delivers with a hat trick in Bandits win

The Tri-City Bandits got a hat trick from Jarret Dorman to down the Royal City Capitals 12-10 in West Coast senior B lacrosse action. Dorman also set up a pair of goals, as the Bandits improved to 8-2-1 overall. Chipping in with two goals each were Charlie

Girdler, Russ Heard and Gregg Martinez, while James Abbott, Tim Hamm and Kevin Miotto added singles. Netminder Chad Miller turned aside 45 shots. The Bandits play host to the Valley Rebels Monday, June 28, 8 p.m. at the PoCo Rec Centre.

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almost unbelievable, even surreal.” The whole event will probably be tougher on his parents, watching it unfold beside him. “At 16 he left (for Penticton) a boy and came back a man,” his father says. “It’s exciting and stressful, too. We still get calls today because teams are still weighing their choices,” Randall says. “It’ll just be nice to get it over.” No matter where Ryan is drafted, it won’t be as a late bloomer. Even in its serendipity, the course he’s charted was designed for success.

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TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Canwest Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

Trades/Technical

LICENSED TRAILER Mechanic with inspectors ticket. Good wages & benefits. Fax resume to 604-882-3105 or email shirley@a1pauls.com

Or drop off resume at: 1187 Eagleridge Drive Coquitlam

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Marine Roofing seeks fulltime Journeypersons. Lower Mainland BC Jobs Min. 3 yrs. exp. $27.50-$32.50/hr. Call Daryl, 604-433-1813 dmorrison@marineroofing.com

LUMBER/ PLYWOOD/ INVENTORY RECEIVER

This is a data entry position. Attention to detail and previous experience with building products in both retail & wholesale is a must. F/T salary position in New West. Full benefits after 3 months. To start immediately. • This experience / knowledge is essential, and only those applicants with the above qualifications will be considered. Please email resume to: calbertson@griff.ca

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 43 (COQUITLAM) invites applications for the following position:

MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGIST

The Mechanical Technologist reports to the Assistant Director, Operations and the Trades Supervisor Mechanical and is responsible for the proper functioning of Digital Direct Control Systems. Required Knowledge and Skills: Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma (with a strong emphasis on D.D.C. Systems) from a recognized college/institution plus three years recent experience installing,SPACE programming, troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC controls and widely-recognized D.D.C. BOOKING Systems or, five years recent experience as noted above including For: SCHOOL NO. 43 manufacturer’s training. MustDISTRICT have a valid driver’s licence.

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Rep: DTJames

Salary: $26.63 per hour (rate and benefit package as per CUPE. Ad#: 1247709 Collective Agreement) – 40 hour work week.

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FEATUREDEMPLOYMENT

GENERAL LABOURERS & MACHINE OPERATOR

Hardworking, reliable persons required for a Port Coquitlam manufacturing plant. ● Some heavy lifting ● Knowledge of power tools an asset ● Shift work or f/t graveyard ● Entry level $10.51/hr to start ● Machine Operator $12.74/hr ● Graveyard shift gets .50 cent shift differential ● Potential room for advancement ● Good extended health benefit package after 6/mo.

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Interested individuals please submit resume, references and copies of certification to:

HUMAN RESOURCES SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 43(COQUITLAM) 550 Poirier Street Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 6A7 Fax: 604-937-6758 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, July 2nd, 2010

All applicants are advised that they must sign a release to permit a criminal record review prior to confirmation of hiring. We appreciate your interest but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Please call or visit our resource centres. We look forward to meeting with you. Funded in whole or part through the CanadaBritish Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Apt/Condos

AVAIL ASAP, 621 Colburne St, 1 block north of Queens Park, 1 BR, newly reno’d, top flr, no pets, $750 + 50% utils. 604-454-4540 SALISBURY APARTMENT 7111 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR rent incl heat & hot water. NS/NP 604-526-5584 BBY, 4575 Grange, 1 or 2 BR Apt, nice & spac, hardwood flrs, parking, across fr Metrotown, N/s, N/p. Call Ariana 604-616-2824

BBY, Brentwood, Newly Reno’d Spac 1 BR, lam & ceramic tiles, $825 incls heat, hot water & hydro, quiet adult oriented bldg, ns/np, Jun 15, 604-841-6984

6508

Apt/Condos

BBY, Lougheed Mall. 1 BR corner unit, $855 incl heat & h/w. ns/np, Newly reno’d. U/grd prkg. storage, July 1. 604-779-3882 BBY SIMON FRASER APTS, 7175 Pandora St, close to SFU, shops & transit, 1 Br $875 incl heat/hw, hardwood, new paint, 1 yr lease, np, June 1, Call Lorne Dorset Realty 604-299-0803

Large 1 BR. @ $825. Newly renovated Incl heat & hot water. 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345

NEW WEST. Reno’d 1 BR inc. HT/HW, New Appl’s, Flooring. No Pets, $750-$795. 604-724-8353

NEW WEST. 2 BR $950. Quiet, clean building. Includes heat, h/w & cable. N/S, N/P. 604-521-0995

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

Call 604-521-2884

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

Call 604-339-2316 COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

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

office: 604 936-1225

JUNIPER COURT

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

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

office: 604 936-3907

415 Westview St, Coq

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

AMBER (W)

KING ALBERT COURT

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

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

401 Westview St, Coq

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

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

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

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

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

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

MOVE-IN BONUS

544 SYDNEY PLACE COQUITLAM

1300 King Albert, Coq

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

Middlegate Manor

By Highgate Mall in Burnaby 1 BR from $780/month 2 BR from $950/month Spacious, modern, clean bldg. Includes heat, h/w, basic cable & prkg. Quiet pets ok.

Call Dan 604-728-2086

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

RENTALS604-931-3273 778-385-5053 RENTALS www.caprent.com

NEW WEST, Large 2 BR $1095, hdwd flrs, heat hot/water & cable. Cat OK. Close to transit, quiet bldg. Av now. Jim 604-728-2086 NEW WEST nr RCH/Skytrain, 1BR apt, $710/mo, Immed, NP, quiet complex, 604 299-8288 POCO CENTRAL - 2 BDRM 1 yr old corner, 6 appl, 2 u/g prkg, cl to amen, transit, WCE, sch and parks NP NS, (604) 477-7999. POCO CENTRAL - 2 BDRM Apt, 1 yr old corner, 6 appl, 2 u/g prkg, cl to sch, transit, WC, NP, NS, (604) 477-7999

Port Moody NEW PORT VILLAGE

New DELUXE Condo Available July 1. 1 BR & Den • 900 square feet

7 appls, parking, storage. Rec & Amenity rooms. NS / NP.

604- 983- 8046

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

CANTERBURY COURT

Fifth Ave, New West 2 BR $895. Lrg, bright, well maint bldg. Rent includes heat, hot water & cable. N/P. Central New West. Professionally Managed by Colliers International

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

www.montecitotowers.com

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

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

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

office: 604 463-0857 cell: 604 375-1768 St. Andrews Court

910 St. Andrews Street, New Westminster Bach suite, $700/mo. Big 1 BR from $750/mo. Rent includes heat. Reno’d, new paint, h/wd flrs. Cat ok. Seniors’ special.

Danny 604-728-2086

6510

136 10th St, New West

Email for application quacoop@gmail.com

6515

Duplexes - Rent

BBY.2 BR, priv laundry, entry, prkg. $900 mo + utilities. Camino Crt. Immed. 604-889-4740

6540

Houses - Rent

COQ Nr L’heed Mall, 3 BR up, fully fin bsmnt dwn, pets ok, w/d, $1800 + util, now. 604 727-2001 COQ West, 3 BR Rancher, 2 bath, garage, new roof/paint, nr L’heed Mall/skytn, avail Now, NS/ NP, $1600 + util, 604-936-5227

GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Ave, New West

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

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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.

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West

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

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

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

Shared Accommodation

COQ WEST whole house, 3 br, living & family rm, 2 bath, workshop, carport, new flrs & paint, mins to shops & schools, avail now, ns, np, $2100/mo+utils, Call Maggie @ 604-764-6618 COQ, WW Plateau, 3313 Plateau Blvd. 4 BR, golf course in back yrd, $2200 + 2/3 utils. July 1st. N/s, n/p. Saeid, 604-726-5751

POCO. 3 BR, 2 flrs. 5 appl, c/port, big f/yrd. Ns/np. $1300/mo + utils. Avail July 1st. 604-945-1875 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town, close to shops & schools............... $888/M SOUTH SURREY/WHITE ROCK – 15532 Madrona Dr., 3 bdrm, HOUSE, on Cul-de-Sac in quiet family neighborhood, huge yard, new roof, dbl garage..... $1,688/M Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

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

6595

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

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

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

NEW WEST, Queensborough. 1 BR, f/bath, f/yard. Ns/np, no w/d. $600/mo incl hydro. Near bus & Skytrain. Immed. 778-789-3495

COQ, L’heed Mall, room $390 share kitch, bath, w/d & incl utils. No drugs. Av. now. 604 728-2178

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

N WEST, Lrg 1 BR + den. Near 22 Skytrn & amens $850 incls utils /cbl. Now. ns/np. 604-710-1864

6605

Townhouses Rent

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.

BBY 2 BR g/lvl ste, n/s, n/p, $850 incls utils, nr Metrotown, no w/d, Avail Immed. 604-434-1422

NEW WEST Queensboro New 2 BR g/lvl ste, w/d, n/p, n/s, $1000 incls utils. Immed. 604-377-6974

Contact 604 939-0221

BBY, 2 BR mn flr hse, 1 bath, nr bus, skytrain, schls, Metrotown, ns/np, $950 + utils. 604-438-1588

NEW WEST, Queensborough. 2 BR, full bath. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $930/mo incl hydro/cable. Near Wal Mart & bus. Available immed. 604-520-3398 or 778-988-8898

6620

BBY. Capitol Hill. Renovated 1 BR. 900 sf. Priv laundry. $875/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. 604-294-9830 BBY, CDA WAY. 1 BR, sep liv rm & kit, Nr schl, bus & shops. ns/np. 778-881-4101 or 604-897-7717 BBY CDA Way/Edmonds, Newly Reno’d 2 BR open flr plan, incls cbl, hydro, w/d, internet, n/p, n/s, $1090. Avail Now. 604-671-4465

Co-ops

Managed by Colliers International

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

604 420-5636

POCO NEW 2 BR condo, 1 yr lease, 6 appls, wheelchair accessible, cls to all ammens, WCE, Avail Now, $1300, 604-942-5493

CALL 604 519-1095

Call 604-540-9300

Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR

POCO, 2 BR Apt, in very quiet 6 unit bldg. Coin laundry. $875/mo incls heat. July 1. N/P. 604-941-4877 or 604-240-2562

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

CALL 604 715-7764

6595

6595-20

Queens Avenue

604 939-0944

99-7360 Halifax St, Bby

Apt/Condos

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

320-9th St, New West

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

MONTECITO TOWERS

6508

VILLA MARGARETA

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

Bachelors & 1 bedrooms starting at $810

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

Apt/Condos

NEW WEST: Moody Park 1 BR $690 + utils. Quiet. July 1. Cat ok. 604-591-3628, 604-517-559

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

6508

BBY S. 1 BR $675 - $750, ug prkg, hw, net, hardwood/carpet, cat ok, avail July 1, 604-818-1129

CASEY MANOR

BBY, HIGHGATE. Bright 1 BR, 20th flr. View! 7 appl, granite, f/p, u/grd prkg, gym. $1150/mo. Ns/ np. July 1st. Refs. 604-202-6000

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

BBY, DEER Lake. 2 BR, f/bath, $1150 + util. Alarm. New ss appls. N/s, n/p. Immed. 604-418-8606

BBY DEER LK, 2 BR, sh’d W/D, priv entry & prkg, $975 incls utls. By BCIT. NS/NP. 604-880-0597 BBY HEIGHTS on Dundas near Gilmore St. ★ 2 BR Top flr of house, big living room & kitchen, 4 appls, seperate garage, large yard, shr’d lndry, $1300/mo + utils. NS/NP. Avail July 1st. 604-255-2264 or 604-961-9949 BBY, METROTOWN. 3 BR main flr, wd, np, $1280 + utils. Avail Now. 604-779-7524

BBY METROTOWN, brand new 1 BR abv grd, a/c, shared w/d, full bath. Avail July 1. $750 incls utils. NS/NP. Safe area. 604 419-0699 BBY N. 2 BR g/lvl ste, avail July 1, nr SFU, N/s, N/p, $1100 incls hyd, cbl, lndry. 604-603-2381 BBY, N. Buffalo St. Clean & quiet. 1 BR. D/rm. F/p. Immed. $850/mo incl util. Ns/np. 604-420-1077 BBY S. 2 BR g/l, 1100sf, lrg & brt priv ent, f/p, n/s, n/p, nr bus, $750 + 1/2 util, July 1. 604-524-8137 COQ 2BR Reno’d G/L Own W/D Alarm f/bath f/p n/s n/p avail now $925 incl. ultil & net. 728-1638 COQ, 585 Alderson Av. 2 BR g/l, new paint & carpets, share w/d, alarm. $999 incls utils & cable. Av now. N/S, N/P. 604-931-6269 COQ, Como Lake/Clarke. 1 BR, f/bath. Ns/np. $695/mo incl hydro/ cable. Av. now. 778-217-9934 COQ CTR 2 BR, incls cbl, internet, d/w, shared w/d, ns/np, $825 + 1/2 hydro, Now. 778-867-9135 COQ WESTWOOD PLATEAU, Beaut 1400 sqft 2 BR & Den g/lvl, hot tub, 7 appls, $1400 + utils, n/s, n/p, Avail Now. 604-945-9594 COQ WW Plat. Lrg 1 BR bsmt ste, sh’d W/D. $700 incls utls, SAT TV, net. NS/NP. 604-944-6390

COQ, Wwd Plat. Big, bright 6 BR, 3 lvls, 3.5 baths. Stainless steel applis., big back yard. Well maintained & one owner (Park Lane home). Walk to hiking trails. Near schools. $2,595/mo + util. Ns/np. July 15th. Refs. 604-552-9698 COQ Wwd Plateau. Pets & smoking ok! 2 BR, f/bath, $900 incl hydro. Immed. 778-847-7637 MAPLE RIDGE: 2 BR 1100 sq ft. priv. entr. Fairview area. N/S N/P Appl incl. A/C, F/p. $950 incl. util. Avail July 1st. 604-377-2500 MAPLE RIDGE 22590 Dewdney Trunk( top of Lava Rest) 1 br + open den, loft, 1 ba, w/d, 1000sf, ns np. $900. Jul 1. 604-839-1752

NEW WEST, West End. 2 BR, grd/lvl. Ns/np. Includes util/cable. Available now. 604-522-1896 NWest, July 1. 2 BR main flr in quiet duplex. McBride/8th, NS/ NP. $800 + utils. 604-524-0701

woodland@rentmidwest.com

Warehouse/ Commercial

BBY Unit 18-7228 Winston St,, approx 1500sf, W/H w/finished office, clean, lrg O/H dr, 3 phase power, July 1, 604 929-9493, www.westrockproperty.com BURNABY WAREHOUSE + Office, Byrne Road, 2100 sq ft, grnd level, bay door, avail now, $1,300/mo. Call 604-928-5909

N.WEST West End. 1 BR cottage house, w/d, prkg. Av now. $775 + utils. NS/NP suits 1 604 522-8278 POCO, 1758 PRAIRIE. 2 BR gr lev ste, own W/D, $850 incls utls. NS/NP. Avail now. 604-944-7095 POCO BRIGHT private 1 BR g/l, lrg fenced yard, freshly painted, new bath, inste w/d. Small pet ok. July 1. $725 incls utils. Suits mature n/s. 604-299-5435

COQ Unit 201-2080 Hartley Ave, 1500 sf, a/c office, reno’d, great layout, 2 washrooms, kitchen, 4 priv offices, large open area, $1300/mo + HST, gated cplex, ample prkg. 604 929-9493 www.westrockproperty.com

QUEENSBOROUGH, BRAND New! 2 BR bsmt ste avail now. $750/mo. N/P. 778-858-6685

6605

Townhouses Rent

BBY NORTH 3 BR, Broadway/ Sperling, nr SFU, quiet area, ns/ np, $1650. Sep 1. 604-505-5039 COQ 2 BR Townhse, 3100 Ozada Ave, quiet family complex, No Pets $905/mo, 604-942-2277

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+).

HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm Services

8060

Concrete

STAMPED CONCRETE

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8030

Carpentry

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

30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

Danny 604.307.7722

8073

Drainage

FORMULA CARPENTRY rot repair, decks, fences, concrete, Red Seal cert. Free est. 778-888-4751

8055

Cleaning

#1 QUALITY Cleaning Service Homes & Business. Senior Disc. Low Rates. 604 724-8998 ★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ Clean to perfection, Honest, Lic & Insured, Free Window Cleaning, Call 778-840-2421 European Style Cleaning Reliable. Eco Friendly Products Used, ★ Eva 604-347-7776★ Excellent Cleaning for your Home or Office. European operated. Call Elena ★ 778-688-2076 Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★ HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANING Pressure Washing. Exp & Prof. Call Griselda 778-886-4900 Maids 'R' US Exc. Home Cleaning! Great Prices! 20 yrs Exp, Ref's, Res/Comm 604 808-0212

8060

Concrete

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

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

8075

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

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

604-916-7729 JEFF GOOD DRYWALL WORK! Free estimates. Good rates! 778-858-1750

PROF DRYWALL + PAINTING 25 yrs exp, bsmt stes to suit, offices, free est. 778-558-0529

8080

Electrical

#1167 LIC. Bonded, WCB. BBB Member since 1975. Lrg & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter. Low rates. 24 Hour. Jim 617-1774.

Home Services

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HOME SERVICES

8080

Electrical

8160

Lawn & Garden

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

8087

Monty J’s Moving From $50/hour and up 604-710-5253

Excavating

www.montyjsmoving.com

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45 day honest 26 yrs est 506-7576.

Fencing/Gates

S&E Landscaping and Fencing Custom Cedar, Prefab panels, Chainlink. Free Est. 778-838-3005 Timberland Forest Products

QUALITY PROPERTY CARE

Garden Rototilling

6x8 Fence Panels from $27, Siding, Decking, Roofing, Shed, Split Rail etc... We Install Cedar Fencing Free Estimates − Call Today

Licenced for lawn Chaffer Beetle treatment. Tree services, stump grinding, lawn aeration, reseeding, lawn and garden installations.

7753 Edmonds St, Burnaby Call 604 520-7792

Call: 778-885-6488

8110

Floor Refinishing

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

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

8125

$ BEST RATES $

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

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

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

Gutters •Res/Com Lawn Maintenance •Yard Cleanup • Lawn Repairs •Gardening • Building Projects •Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning Bulk landcape material & delivery Free Est 604 779-6978

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

Coquitlam

LANDCAPING LTD.

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

604-439-9417 Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-420-4800

8130

Handyperson

BIG RED CONTRACTING ... now on Facebook! • Laminate Floors • Fixtures and Fittings • Drywall • Trim Work • Junk Removal • Fencing • Yardwork • Retaining Walls • Free quote Call Neil: 604-999-2472 ★ HANDYMAN★ $30 per hour Call 604-762-6401 PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN For Homes or Businesses. Call Dave at 778-386-3844

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 VAN EXPRESS MOVING Smooth & Efficient Movers. Seniors 10% Disc. 778-318-1299

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

CANSTAR PAINTING The Quality You Trust! Interior & Exterior Projects Prof. Crew of Master Painters Prof. Design & Product Consultation Free Est./Written Guarantee

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582

Kraft Painting & Decorating Residential, Commercial,Apartments EXPERTS OF:

Drywall Repair Repaint Texture Ceilings,Trim, Doors, Frames, Cabinets Walls & Floors, Colour Selection…etc. Special rates for ongoing maintenance painting.

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

PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George 778-859-7793 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning from $98. Repairs & power wash avail. Prompt. 604-524-0667, 782-5085

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

Adams Yardcare Services: Great Rates! Hedges, Lawns, Pruning etc. Adam 778-899-4162

Plumbing

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

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

AAA PRECISION PAINTING Interior/Exterior Excellent Prices

Free Est/Written Guarantee Insured/WCB

778-881-6096

BESTWAY PAINTING & DECORATING

Interior / Exterior • Small / Big Jobs Comm./Res. • Fully Insured AURA Stone Countertops Crown molding installation. Faux ﬁnish, staining & custom painting. 10% Off with this ad

John 778-881-6737

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

Call Geoff Dann at:

604-782-8665 or 604-944-8665

Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~

CITY CTR PLUMBING Lic. 10% disc − all small jobs, faucets, toilets, sinks, etc. 604 562-4269

• Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Efﬁcient & Reliable

604-708-8850 EZ GO MOVERS Quick & Reliable Movers

604-524-2177 www.ezgomovers.com #1 MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604 464-5872

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300 HIGHMARKPLUMBING.COM Heating, Gas fitting, Drainage. Excavation. 604-945-6060 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-469-8405

8225

Power Washing

PAINTING

Seniors 15% Disc • 27 Yrs Exp. • BBB Member WCB • 5 Year Guarantee • Free Est. Refs.

604 432-1857

604 773-7811

Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338 ★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work. Reasonable rates. 604-809-3842

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

Roofing

•Residential Rooﬁng •Siding and Window Installations •Aluminum Awnings and Railings •Rain Gutter Replacements •Drainage Installations and Repairs Member BBB - Member RCABC Full Liability Coverage and WCB Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections

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

www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

Complete Pressure Washing: Roofs, Houses, Driveways, etc Gutter Cleaning & Repairs.

Residential & Strata Prompt Service. WCB Insured

604 936-2808

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Pressure Washing

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

Call • 604-941-2297

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

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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Roofing

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

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Collectibles & Classics

1974 PONTIAC Ventura 350m, 2 Dr, auto, 51,000 mi. mint cond. $7500, 604-824-8079. 845-5529

9125

Domestic

1984 LINCOLN Continental, 4 dr, org owner, 160K, white, stored in garage, newer tires, $2200 obo, exc cond, 604 546-3403 1992 GEO METRO. Auto, 4 drs. 190,000 km. New head gasket & radiator. Aircared until June ’11. $1,500 obo. Call 778-285-9324

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2005 NISSAN XTrail LE, fully loaded / Leather, Fully Maint, Exc Cond $16,995. 778-880-0555

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Sports & Imports

2005 TOYOTA Echo, 4 door hatch back, 5 spd, only 72K, $5500, D9921 ..1-877-855-6522 Located in Abbotsford 2006 SMART FOR Two, diesel, 38K, exterior silver & black, $9500, 604-820-4119 2007 SUZUKI SX4-JX h/b, auto, 41k, front wheel drive, options pkg, $6300 Firm. 604-538-9257 2008 HYUNDAI Sonata, 62K, 4dr 4 cyl, mint cond. sr, $13,250, grey, 604-824-8079 . 845-5529 BEAUTIFUL ROADSTER, 1983 MERCEDES 380SL $12K, 604-465-6393

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AUTOMOTIVE

9145

Grant’s Home Maintenance

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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

8250

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

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

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

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

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

8090

Moving & Storage

8185

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1990 MERCEDES 560 SEL AirCared, fully loaded, leather, heated seats, pw, pl, alarm, pwr sunroof, pwr seats, CD, new tires & brakes, 228,000 km, runs well. $3000 obo.

604.845.5010

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Motorhomes/RVs

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JJ Rooﬁng • Repairs • Reroof • New Roof

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

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A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★refoof ★ repair★ WCB Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266

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Rubbish Removal

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

604-761-7175

THE SCRAPPER

1988 GMC MH 140 K, slp 6, 21FT tub, ac, fridge, tow pkg, stereo, exc cond $10,500. 604-463-4831

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

1995 FORD Glendale Royal Classic, 28Ft. 164K, walk around bed, + more, recessed awning, exc cond $19,000obo 604-826-4523

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

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#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673 ★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!

DISPOSAL BINS 10 - 40 yards. Any size is $199 + dump fees. disposalking.com 604-889-2085

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RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 #1 RUBBISH REMOVAL www.recycle-it-now.com

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

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

8300

Stucco

COASTAL RESTORATION. Stucco, int & ext painting, leak repairs. 20 yrs exp. 604-562-4442

8315

$ BEST RATES $ Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986) Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

8335

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

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

Tree Services

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

1999 CORSAIR 30ft, 5th wheel large slideout, sleeps 5-6, new condition. $24,900 604-465-9512

1996 GMC Jimmy, 4x4, V6, 4dr, AC, aircared, good cond, no accid. $2000 obo. 604-582-5000 1998 GMC 2500 SL Sierra, Ext’d Cab, 5.7 Vortek Eng, 2WD, 134K’s, all power, air, elec brakes, tow hitch, air cared,$6,500obo 604-826-1041

1999 MONACO Diplomat diesel pusher Class A, loaded, immac. 38 feet $69,900 604-916-4931

2002 MONACO La Palma 35 foot 'Class A' motorhome. Ford chassis. Loaded! $63,000 obo. Serious enquiries. 604-464-8507

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Trailers/Tents/ Campers

1991 PROWLER 5th whl 25.5 gd cond everything works, new tires, 2 6V batt’s. $6200 obo. 604-795-6302 1996 26’ Komfort 5th whl, 13’ slideout, excl cond, N/S, alum ext, awning & slideout awning. new tires, brakes, hotwater & toilet. a/c, skylights, dual fridge, furnace, micro, 4 burner stove, All in 1 bth w/ tub, walk around queen bd, hitch incl if req’d. $17,900. 604-701-6252 or 604-798-3966 47325 Mountain Pk Dr Little Mnt 2006 FEETWOOD tent trailer, exc cond, 15ft open, f/s, sink, awning & screen room add on. $6500 obo. 604-796-3359

1999 FORD 250XL, auto, 8cyl, 210K, long box, bed liner, trlr pkg. extra cab, $9000, 604-467-4188

Window Cleaning

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd All types of Re-Roof, Repair, Gutter. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957

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

2001 NISSAN Pathfinder SE, very cln, no accid, sunroof. 199k kms. Only $7700. 604-828-1205

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

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

2005 FORD F250, exc. cond. only 65,000 KM’s $29,995. Call 778-880-0555

2003 32’ Cougar by Keystone 5th wheel. In exc cond; two large slides; lots of solid oak cabinets, oak table w/4 oak chairs; 2 arm chairs, ent. unit; a/c, furnace; hydraulic front jacks; large awning; heated underbelly; corner shower; queen bed, closet, dresser; new washer/dryer; lg living room window; skylight; too many extras to mention. $21,000. 604.316.1018

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