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Province looks for Evergreen builder Simone Blais sblais@thenownews.com Who wants to build the Evergreen Line? The province is officially asking contractors to put their name in the hat to bring SkyTrain to the Tri-Cities, after issuing a request for qualifications (RFQ) on BC Bid Monday. “It marks the start of the formal procurement process,” said Liberal MLA Iain Black (Port Moody-Coquitlam). “That is something that’s a very important milestone. It is yet another milestone in this thing moving forward, and we’re very excited about that.” The Ministry of Transportation uploaded a 124-page document to the province’s website on competitive bids that details what will be required of the contractor that will eventually be awarded the job of building the line. The summary design and construction scope is one of the tallest orders for a job description out there; builders will be expected to obtain the necessary permits, approvals and authorization according to federal and provincial regulations, and conduct site preparation, including demolition of existing buildings where needed. Companies are also expected to conceptualize the line: designing and building guideways, stations, a vehicle storage facility, road and civil works, utility relocations and traffic management. The line calls for a combination of elevated and at-grade guideways, as well as an approximately two-kilometre-long tunnel to be bored through Clarke Road hill. Lougheed Station must  CONT. ON PAGE 8, see MLA.

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HAPPY CANADA DAY! Four-year-old Michela Chalmers shows off her gymnastic skills during a demonstration at Castle Park in Port Coquitlam by members of the TAG (Trampoline and Artistic Gymnastics) Sports Centre. For more Canada Day photos, see Page 3.

City rejects tougher smoking ban

Coquitlam council opposes idea of 7.5-metre buffer zone around entryways John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com A more than seven-metre ban was flatly rejected, but $10,000 fines weren’t. That’s where things stand after Coquitlam councillors got their first look at the city’s proposed smoking bylaw, which, as of Monday, has been in the works for six months. Monday’s discussion began around a proposed amendment to restrict smoking within 7.5 metres (24.6 feet) of entryways, windows, air intakes or in the perimeter of customer service areas, as opposed to the three-metre (10-foot) restriction set out by provincial law. “It’s not an arbitrary number,” said Coun. Selina

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Robinson. “It’s actually the number that’s recommended by the Canadian Cancer Society.” The new bylaw also includes provisions that clarify who is responsible for enforcing the bylaws: a clause that ensures people don’t smoke on private properties by putting the onus on owners of restaurants and coffee shops, and the owners, stratas and property management companies of buildings. Fines for the bylaw have been set at $10,000. But how and who would be responsible in certain instances where the bylaw is being contravened was called into question. Coun. Brent Asmundson asked who would be responsible in the event that someone smoking on a public sidewalk within 7.5 metres of a private business was found to be in contravention of the bylaw — would the business be responsible or the smoker,

he asked. He, along with Coun. Lou Sekora, also questioned whether or not the bylaw could ever be enforced. “We don’t have a way of enforcing this, so you’re putting in a bylaw that has no teeth except for a public relations issue,” Asmundson said, adding, “The $10,000 fine, sure it sounds great [and] very threatening, but there’s no way that we’re going to get a conviction on it, that I can see.” The issue of the public enforcing the bylaw as opposed to bylaw officers was also discussed, with Coun. Neal Nicholson suggesting that “social pressures” would force many smokers to adhere to the bylaw. Coun. Doug Macdonell, however, doesn’t see it  CONTINUED ON PAGE 5, see TOUGHER SMOKING BAN.

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In THE NOW News: Coquitlam council debates the merits of its sister city relationship with Paju, South Korea.4 Public meetings take place this week on the application for an environmental assessment certificate for the Evergreen Line.9

Sports: Three Coquitlam MetroFord soccer teams win the right to compete at nationals in October. 21

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Amid concerns of costs and viability, Coquitlam city council debated Monday whether to send local politicians and business reps to South Korea to stimulate trade and investment talks. Council spent a considerable amount of time debating the merits of the city-sister agreement between Coquitlam and Paju City, South Korea, a pact that was agreed upon in principle in 2007 and meant to benefit both cities in terms of cultural, educational and economic relationships. Coquitlam is looking to capitalize on the large Korean population within its borders, and the many thousands of Korean and Chinese students enrolled within School District 43, at Douglas College and at Coquitlam College. A plan presented by staff Monday to send a Coquitlamled delegation overseas before the end of the year to further those relationships was met with mixed reactions. “I’m the first to acknowledge the importance of [building relationships] … but we need to think very carefully about who’s building the relationship, for what purpose and how will Coun. Mae Reid voted we know that it’s money well against sending politicians invested?” asked Coun. Selina Robinson. “At this point, I don’t to South Korea. have the confidence that we have thought it out very thoroughly about how we will measure this return on investment.” Since 2007, reps from both cities have met on a handful of occasions, and the two cities launched a pilot project promoting the benefits of high-efficiency LED (light-emitting diode) lights last year. In May 2008, city manager Peter Steblin, then-mayor Maxine Wilson and current Mayor Richard Stewart, who was still a councillor, made the initial trip to Paju to investigate business opportunities on either side of the Pacific Ocean. Last June, delegates from Paju visited Coquitlam for many of the same reasons, and the two municipalities signed an official friendship city agreement. The money to make all this happen came via the provincial government, and Coquitlam received a $50,000 grant in 2008 to strengthen B.C.’s economic ties with China, India, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. Some councillors, however, couldn’t agree Monday with sending politicians overseas to promote trade, despite the fact that the money to do so is coming from provincial coffers. If the money isn’t used for the purposes the province set out, those funds will have to be returned by the end of the year, Steblin said. “No matter how you look at it, if it’s the province’s money, the feds’ money or our money, it’s still coming from the same taxpayer, it’s all the same dollar. It’s not someone else’s money,” said Coun. Mae Reid, the lone councillor to vote against the move. However, Wayne Beggs, the city’s economic development manager, said having politicians instigate trade talks — particularly in Asian countries — is critical. “Having politicians along helps to open the doors for our businesses that are travelling there with us,” he said. A handful of options as to whom to send were bandied about, with some suggesting Stewart, Steblin and a city staffer go, and others suggesting the pair travel alongside a local KoreanCanadian business rep who would be expected to pay his or her own way. Ultimately, the issue was deferred until the July 19 council meeting, at which time staff will present options on who should go on the trip.

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Can I be the only person in the Lower Mainland who deplores the clarity of our signage? Quite often, the sign is offered when it’s too late to change lanes. There is one sign, no advance signs or incomplete or unclear signs. Does this not often cause accidents? It is bad enough when the weather is clear; when it is dark and rainy, it can be disastrous. To The It has often occurred to me that if you already know where you are going, there is no problem. Signs, however, are supposed to be intended for those who don’t know where they are going, hence the need for signs — visitors, first-time travellers in that particular area and so forth.

Yes, there are now Google maps, MapQuest and GPS devices, but not everyone has those. And even if you do have them, they are sometimes inaccurate or not up-to-date or just as confusing. I have travelled and driven in many other parts of North America, and certainly in most parts of B.C. The Lower Mainland is particularly bad, in my opinion, and we only have one language, for the most part. Editor I commend the lighted Coquitlam street signage; it is very helpful in the rain. Will the illusive people or person in charge of Lower Mainland signage please stand up and identify themselves? Eileen Robinson Pitt Meadows

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HST a fact of life, at least for now

he Harmonized Sales Tax became a part of B.C.’s economic reality — at least for ordinary citizens — as of last Thursday, Canada Day, July 1. Happy birthday! How do you like that gift so far? Bill Vander Zalm and his Fight HST group don’t like it at all. They want to return it to the manufacturer and get our money back. First the group wowed its opposition, the Liberal side of the B.C. legislature (well, not the entire Liberal side, attested by the fact that former Liberal cabinet minister Blair Lekstrom now sits as an Independent), by collecting hundreds of thousands of supporting signatures. Fight HST ended up with more than 700,000 names supporting its cause — at least more than 15 per cent of the number of eligible voters in each and every one of B.C.’s 85 provincial ridings. That should provide a comfortable cushion for the 10 per cent of eligible voters per riding needed to try and force the government to axe the hated new tax. But the business lobby countered with a court-based assault, claiming that Fight HST didn’t have legal grounds to present the petition. In any case, the provincial Liberals have maintained the petition has no teeth. Now, Vander Zalm and Fight HST are countering with a B.C. Supreme Court thrust of their own, claiming that the whole HST is unconstitutional — and that’s not to mention their goal to start recalling 24 Liberal MLAs over the issue. So perhaps the HST is a fact of life. But facts of life can indeed be elusive. Is the tax legal? The judges haven’t made up their minds yet. Is the petition legal? That’s another question for the courts to decide. Unfortunately for the rest of us, the tax is already painful. The real question will be whether it damages consumer confidence — and in doing so, our economy.

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Business efforts on HST could hurt Liberals T would likely go all the way to the Supreme Court he BC Liberals may learn the hard way that an of Canada). How likely is it, then, for the provincial old adage is true: Sometimes your best friends government to do anything — legislate an end to can become your worst enemies. the HST or send it to a provincewide referendum I’m referring to the move by business groups — while the matter is before the courts? I would to launch legal action against the initiative aspect suggest not very likely at all. of the anti-HST petition on the grounds that the But back to the business community’s legal challegislation it purports to send to the legislature is lenge. If a judge does indeed side with the business unconstitutional. groups, he or she will only inflame an already hot Their arguments may very well be accepted by a electorate. A legal dismissal of the petijudge. Former BC Liberal attorney gention would look like an arrogant slaperal Geoff Plant (a noted lawyer himself) down of the more than 700,000 people recently wrote a detailed critique in the who signed the anti-HST petition. Vancouver Sun of the proposed initiaAnd it won’t be the presiding judge tive that seemed to demolish — on legal who will incur the public wrath. Rather, grounds — the idea that the petition’s it will be the business community and proposed law could stand up in court. by logical extension, the Liberal governPlant argues the province lacks jurisment. diction to arbitrarily scrap the HST, View From Even before it swept into power in because it is a federal tax, not a provin2001, the Liberal party had very strong cial one. The Ledge and obvious ties to the province’s busiVander Zalm hasn’t really responded Keith Baldrey ness community. And since then, those to Plant’s arguments, but he and his supties have become entrenched in the public’s mind. porters have launched their own court action, arguThe fact that companies contribute vast sums of ing the HST itself is constitutionally invalid. money to the Liberals is not surprising and not a While Vander Zalm had a poor track record on new development. However, it is the party’s avowed constitutional matters when he was premier, he has pro-business policies that make it hard for many impressively hired noted lawyer Joe Arvay as his people to distinguish where the interests of the busicounsel on this matter. ness community end and where the interests of the Of course, there is an ironic aspect to Vander Liberal government begin. Zalm’s own court action: it may very well ensure the Whether it’s chopping corporate tax rates, weakfuture of the HST will remain cloudy for months, ening employment standards, subsidizing a private perhaps even years. If the B.C. Supreme Court gets power industry, easing regulations for resource involved, it may take a long time for the case to be companies or stubbornly refusing to raise the minheard, and then there’s the matter of appeals (this

imum wage (which now lags behind the one in Newfoundland, of all places), the Liberal government has made it clear where it hangs its ideological hat. So if the business groups — the BC Chamber of Commerce, the Council of Forest Industries and the Coast Forest Products Association, among others — succeed in swatting the initiative down, the general public will view the result as a poorly masked manoeuvre by the Liberals. The last thing the government should wish for right now is something to further enhance the chances of a successful recall against its MLAs. But a successful court action by the business community could very well do just that. If the business groups were truly concerned about the anti-HST petition going forward, they should have launched their legal challenge at the beginning of the petition process, not at the end of it. At the very least, the business community should have mounted its own counter-campaign against Vander Zalm if it was genuinely concerned the HST was better for the economy than not. As much as the Liberals fumbled their handling of the HST, so too has the business community bumbled along in its own dealings with the red-hot political issue. And as a result, its own belated response may simply help to further bury the very government it’s obviously trying to save. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Writer ‘has missed the boat’ Re: “School’s out, but for this parent frustration continues,” column, Wednesday, June 30. I am a parent myself, and I know how stressful life can get with trying to balance a career and family life. When I had my daughter, I made the decision to put my career on hold and work part time so that I could be involved in her life as much as possible. Unfortunately, I think this woman has missed the boat in regards to what it means to be a parent. Being a parent means making sacrifices in your own life and, yes, sometimes that means standing up to your employer to get the extra time off to be at your child’s school for special activities. Children learn from going on field trips, having sports day and doing home reading. Planning these activities takes lots of time and effort, and we should be thanking our teachers for doing this for our children. I believe that it’s our job to support our children at home with reading and homework. You should be thankful when you receive a handout from your child’s school, especially if you work. A handout keeps you informed about your child’s life when you can’t be in their school 24-7. This parent also needs to keep in mind that theme days are optional and if it’s too stressful for her to handle, then her child does not have to participate. She also needs to look at the bigger picture about what theme days mean. They help build school spirit, community and self-esteem. In regards to the backpack issue, how distasteful to think that teachers are on commission from chiropractors. Your job as a parent is to pick the right kind of backpack for your child. Does she realize that you can now buy bags with wheels that your child can pull?

I believe that the system does look outside of itself; however, it’s our government that does not look outside of itself. The balance of power that needs to be redressed starts at the government level. There is only so much that teachers and the unions can do. We, as parents, need to start fighting the government and defending our children’s education. G. Goumor Coquitlam

KidSport keeping busy The Gary Wolyniec Memorial Golf Tournament committee recently put on two car washes to raise money for KidSport Tri-Cities. The second was held recently, and was a huge success. Just over $1,000 To The was raised, smashing the previous record of $810. The difference? A big part of it was the involvement of the Coquitlam Adanacs bantam A1 lacrosse team. Coaches Mike Kemp, Shawn Gallant and James Abbott wanted their players to do something for their community. The two car washes brought in over $1,800 to help pay for sports registration fees for financially challenged families. Over the past four years, the Gary Wolyniec Memorial Golf Tournament and their car washes have raised more than $20,000 for KidSport Tri-Cities and their golf tournament for next year promises to be bigger and better than ever. KidSport Tri-Cities is looking at a very busy summer. They’re hosting two fundraising barbecues at the Female Provincial Lacrosse Championships July 9 and 10 at the Port Moody Rec Centre, and are also preparing for their annual used equipment sale, Aug. 15 at the Poirier Rec Centre. Chris Wilson KidSport Tri-Cities

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Column touches a nerve Re: “When did boorish behaviour become OK?” column, Friday, July 2. What an excellent piece Port Moody police Const. Bill Kim wrote in Friday’s paper. I see those kind of incidents on a daily basis. I do a lot of walking, and the only reason I’m still alive is that I know I can’t trust drivers to stop for me to cross the road or, when I’m halfway across, for the driver coming down the far lane to turn the corner to have noticed me — so I stop to prevent him from barrelling right into me. In grocery stores, I’ve had countless people butt in front of me in line, or those behind me go charging into first place when another checkout is opened. I see people regularly bringEditor ing their dogs to pee and poo in my garden and dumping cups and wrappers in it. One resident was doing it every day, and I finally asked very politely if he wouldn’t bring his dog to my garden as the urine kills the flowers. He accused me of being a dog-hater (I love dogs) and told me to “Get a life.” And I’ve seen so many road-rage incidents in the parking lot in front of my coffee shop, altercations where the moron who is in the wrong fingers and hurls abuse at the innocent driver. The other day on Coast Meridian, a driver was enraged because the driver in front slowed down slightly for a second to let a squirrel finish crossing the road — the driver then peeled out, laying rubber and hurling expletives at the other driver. Good grief. Who do these boors think they are? Thanks for a bang-on column. C. Duncan Port Coquitlam •••

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Thank you, Const. Bill Kim, for your cleverly written, humourous, but pointed column in The NOW about the general decline of our societal morals and behaviour. It seems that common courtesy isn’t very common anymore. Acts of kindness and goodwill really stand out because they are, sadly, so rare. As a teacher and a mom, I appreciate your challenge to respect all those around us, and to endure with self-control those who foolishly look only to their own interests. We try to reinforce this attitude every day in school, and at home with our own kids. Our family most especially appreciates you men and women, the dedicated police force, who strive to keep our cities safe while daily facing a barrage of negativity in every form. Thank you so much for setting a positive example, both professionally and personally, of one who has not given up in doing good. Beth Peters Coquitlam

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be expanded to accommodate a junction with Evergreen, and five stations are planned. Three potential future stations are also expected to be part of the project. And, according to the RFQ, it all has to be operational by Dec. 31, 2014. “The project plan, the only one that I’ve seen that shows the target of having the Evergreen Line completed in 2014, is very much on track,” Black said, refuting recent claims by the City of Burnaby that the project is behind schedule. “I was a little bit surprised to see the City of Burnaby weighing in on this last week in the way they did, and drawing some conclusions that affect both the project office and the men and women who have been working on this. It’s quite an inconsistent observation that they’ve made and, arguably, an uninformed one.” Part of what makes the Evergreen Line RFQ unique from Richmond’s Canada Line is the wording of the requirements: the ministry is seeking qualifications from private partners capable of designing, building and financing the Evergreen Line. According to the RFQ documents, the value of the work to be completed is between $900 million to $1 billion, and the primary contractor “will be responsible for obtaining the financing required to complete the design and construction of the Evergreen Line” in excess of partial payments made to the contractor during construction. “The amount of financing required is estimated to be approximately $400 million,” the RFQ states. It’s the incorporation of that financing element that disappoints Diane Thorne, NDP MLA

for Coquitlam-Maillardville. Thorne said the interest rates at which the province borrows funds are lower than those of private companies, because the BC Transportation Financing Authority can loan money at a lower rate. “We can borrow money at probably a quarter of the cost of the private sector. That’s a real problem,” she said. “If you’re going to borrow the money anyway, if someone is borrowing the money to pay for a project, which is almost 100 per cent of all government projects, why wouldn’t the person who can borrow it at the best rate borrow the money?” However, Douglas Horne, Liberal MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain, defended the public-private partnership (P3) as a way to ensure project costs are kept in check. “It’s about taking risk away from government,” he said. “One of the big complaints that people make over time when we go into these large projects is that they take a lot longer than people think it should and that they end up costing a lot more money than we initially anticipate. One of the things the P3 model does is it takes that risk of both time and money away from government.” Thorne, meanwhile, expressed interest in the timing of the RFQ, given the environmental assessment has yet to be approved. “They have to dig right through the mountain. It’s a dicey proposition. It’s not like a flat surface, and it’s a little bit more complicated than that,” she said. “The environmental assessment is key and they won’t know that until at least the fall.” Builders have until Sept. 7 to submit their qualifications. The ministry will then select up to three companies to take part in the next phase, which will be a request for proposals.

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quiet night at home watching cartoons quickly turned into a frenzied public birth in front of firefighters for one Port Moody couple last week. Stephen Lui and his wife, Alison, were watching TV on the couch in their Heritage Mountain home on Tuesday, June 29, and the big plan had been to get their two-year-old son, Marques, off to bed around 7:30 p.m. Once they clicked off the tube and stood up, Alison, who was just over eight months pregnant, noticed her water had broke. “At that point we figured we had about 12 hours, so we started getting everything in motion,” Stephen said, recalling how he took Marques upstairs for his bath and readied him for bed. But just over half an hour later, Alison’s contractions began. “That’s when I called my mom — she lives about 20 minutes away from us — and said, ‘Can you come look after Marques?’” Stephen said. “She got up there around 9 p.m., and Alison and I jumped in the car. “We were going to drive all the way from Heritage Mountain to St. Paul’s, where our doctor is.” But as they drove down the hill, Alison yelled at her husband that they didn’t have enough time. “We made it pretty much as far as NewPort Village,” Stephen chuckled, adding that his thinking involved finding an ambulance to get them to the hospital quicker. They stopped at the B.C. Ambulance station on Ioco Road, and Stephen banged on the door looking for paramedics, who were all out on calls. With no answer, the young

father turned to the paramedics’ neighbour for assistance. “I ran to the fire hall and managed to find a fireman. I said to him, ‘My wife’s in labour. We need some help now,’” Stephen says, adding that a crew of four quickly came out to check on Alison. “They asked if she was going to be OK, and my wife said, ‘No, I’m having the baby now!’” While he drove the family’s car straight into the Port Moody Fire and Rescue parking lot where fire trucks are usually parked, firefighters pulled out the emergency birthing kit they have on hand — full of blankets, sheets, goggles and clamps for the umbilical cord. “The captain was on his cellphone to dispatch and trying to get an ambulance ASAP to get her to the hospital,” Stephen recalls, “but at that point, you could see the head of the baby. It was crowning.” Dispatch had paramedics on the line providing information to the captain, who relayed instructions back to the crew helping with the birth. “He’s pretty much barking orders: ‘Catch the baby. Hold it by its head, but don’t cover its face,’” Stephen said, laughing. “Literally, from the time we got to the fire station to the time the baby was born was about 20 minutes.” Just as the Luis and firefighters heard the cries of a successful delivery, an additional sigh of relief escaped their lips as they saw an ambulance turn the corner into the fire hall driveway. “We weren’t concerned about the firefighters delivering the baby. They don’t really know how to deliver a baby, but they were completely professional, completely calm,” Stephen said. “But you want to have the medical expertise there, in case something happens. “Thankfully, when the baby came

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Alison and Stephen Lui and their son Jaiden, who was delivered with the help of firefighters last week. out OK, the paramedics were there to take over. Medically, everything was fine.” Port Moody Fire and Rescue deputy chief Gord Parker wasn’t on duty at the time, but said last week’s surprise emergency on the doorstep has already become legendary around the fire hall. He also said firefighters are finding themselves at the scene of unexpected deliveries more often, and were called to another inadvertent home birth earlier this year. “As first responders, we go in and do what we can do in terms of basic life support. The paramedics have

someone online that you can contact to walk you through it,” Parker said, admitting that child birth is “a real eye opener.” “One of the first aid attendants, he’s a new father as well, so he’s right up to speed. Everything worked out pretty well. It’s amazing, it’s one of those career moments.” Paramedics whisked Alison to Royal Columbian Hospital, where she and the baby were checked over and given a clean bill of health. That’s when they began breaking the news to family members about how seven-pound-three-ounce Jaiden Stephen Lui entered the world in 90

minutes. “I think my mother-in-law just about fainted when he told her,” Alison said with a laugh. “My mother just laughed hysterically when she heard. She was just shaking her head and laughing. She couldn’t believe it.” The Luis were discharged later the next night and began settling into a considerably less frenzied routine. And as far as future family plans go, Alison is taking a pass on any more impromptu natural births. “My husband’s going to have the next one,” she said. “I think that’s fair.”

Evergreen meetings today, tomorrow Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com A 60-day public comment period is now underway for the Evergreen Line’s application for an environmental assessment certificate. A full copy of the application is available at eao.gov.bc.ca. This application describes the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s approach to environmental management, mon-

itoring and inspection of the project. As well, fact sheets summarizing the studies completed for this application are available at www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca. These studies include biophysical assessments of vegetation, wildlife, fisheries and aquatics; scientific assessments of air quality, noise and contaminated site screening; social studies of economics, community, archeology and heritage; and supporting studies of human health effects, First Nations consultation, cumulative effects,

and accidents and malfunctions. Comments on these studies and the proposed mitigation measures can be made in person at an open house event tonight (Wednesday, July 7) from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cameron Recreation Centre at 9523 Cameron St. in Burnaby. A final in-person event will take place tomorrow (Thursday, July 8) from 5 to 8 p.m. at Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr. Comments can also be mailed to project

assessment director Brian Murphy at the environmental assessment office at PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, B.C., V8W 9V1. As well, written submissions can be faxed to Murphy at 250-356-6448. An online comment form is available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. The public comment period ends Aug. 29. For more information about the Evergreen Line project, call the project office at 604-9274452, e-mail info@evergreenline.gov.bc.ca or visit www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca.

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Central Coquitlam Hyde Creek Watershed Pensioners Society meets at Branch 108 7:15 p.m. at Hyde weekly social Creek Education bingo at 1 p.m. Centre and events@thenownews.com in the Mike Hatchery, 3636 Butler Room Coast Meridian Rd., at Dogwood Port Coquitlam. Information: 604-461-3474 or www.hydecreek.org. Terry Fox Library holds an evening storytime 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. Info: 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. Planet Organic hosts a chef for a discussion on healthy summer salads from 6 to 7 p.m. at 2755 Lougheed Hwy., PoCo. Info: 604-552-2799.

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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosts the Mayors’ Mixer, formerly the Mayors’ Barbecue, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Samz Pub, 2342 Elgin Ave., Port Coquitlam. Tickets are $48, with discounts for members. Registration required. Information: www. tricitieschamber.com or 604464-2716. Riverview Horticultural Centre Society hosts a guided tree tour featuring linden trees at 7:30 p.m. Meet at the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. Information: 604-290-9910. Metro Vancouver offers free tours of the Coquitlam Watershed each Thursday from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. or on two sessions on Saturdays. Registration required. Information: 604-432-6430 or www.metrovancouver.com. Morningside Toastmasters meets from 7:25 to 8:30 p.m. at Burkeview Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: www. morningsidetoastmasters.ca or Gene at 604-230-8030. Urban Poling hosts Nordic walking classes twice a week until Aug. 14. Register by dropping by the SportMed store at 114-3200 Westwood St., Port Coquitlam. Information: 604-942-4938.

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Metro Vancouver hosts a free family event on the creatures of the not-so-deep at Belcarra Regional Park from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kids can explore the beach at low tide and spot shore crabs, sea stars and squirting clam

siphons. Follow Ioco Road to the Belcarra preschoolers from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Kids are welpicnic area and look for the tents. come to wear pyjamas and bring Activities will take at least an hour, stuffed animals, as each session and participants should plan to get ends with a bedtime story and lulmuddy. Information: www.metrolaby. Information: 604-469-4577. vancouver.org. Lincoln Toastmasters meets events@thenownews.com from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hyde TUESDAY, JULY 13 Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Port Moody Public Library Laurier Ave. in Port Coquitlam. holds an evening story time for New members welcome. For information, visit

the club’s website at lincolntm.freetoasthost. info or contact Shirley by phone at 604-6711060. Kyle Centre offers drop-in bridge for all skill levels from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. each week. Games follow a reasonably priced soup and sandwich lunch prepared by Community Integration Services Society, which supports adults with disabilities. For information, call 604-469-4561.

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Grandpa John, Grandma Muriel help keep garden growing selling radishes. They made posters, sent home notices for said. The kids weed, move soil, radish presales, harvested the create new beds, find insects radishes and sold them for 10 and play in the sandbox. Two cents apiece. school grandparents, Grandpa Through their efforts, they John and Grandma Muriel, made enough money to buy have pitched in to keep the a pumpkin plant, as well as garden club going. cover the costs of this year’s Different classes planted seeds and buy more seeds for vegetables like next year. beans, peas, carWith the radish rots, pumpkins harvest complete, and potatoes. the kids harvested Milonas said the rest of the leaf her class decided crops in late June to plant quickand took home growing crops — the garden greens radishes, lettuce, to make salads. Class Act spinach, Swiss “The children chard, muslin and love to go to the Jennifer McFee marigolds. garden,” Milonas “After we wrote. “They have bought the seeds we talked enjoyed watching their seeds about how much they cost. grow and eating what they The kids decided that they have grown.” also wanted a pumpkin. After much talk we came up with a Hampton Park kids plan — a business plan,” she help cancer patients wrote. A dozen Hampton Park “The kids decided to plant girls committed a real act of the seeds, care for the plants, caring by donating their long harvest the plants, sell the hair to make wigs for kids plants, then use the money to with cancer. buy more seeds and a pumpThe initiative began earlier kin plant. So that is what we this year when Grade 5 studid.” dent Mary Chad decided that The kids decided to raise she wanted to donate her hair money for the pumpkin by  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13.

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to help a child who had lost his or her hair due to cancer treatment. Mary, a member of the school’s RAC ROCKS club (Real Acts of Caring: Reaching Out to the Community through Kindness from Students), told school counsellor Harriette Chang about her idea. Word spread quickly, and soon more girls dropped by

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WORK OF ART: Grade 3 and 4 students from Alderson Elementary — Ivan, left, Hanna, Daisy, Alyssa, Haein, Jerelle and Chrissa — join artist Elizabeth Halderson at the hydro box they used as a canvas to tell the story of Maillardville.

Are you curious about ballroom and Latin dancing? On Saturday, July 17, professional dancers from Arthur Dance Studios will hold demonstrations and offer classes at Henderson Place mall in Coquitlam. The event will run from 1 to 3:30 p.m., and will feature the waltz, tango, fox trot, quickstep, swing, rumba, cha cha, mambo and lindy hop. Dance fans are invited to put on their dancing shoes and join others on an open dance floor. Admission and parking are free of charge. Henderson Place is located at 1163 Pinetree Way (at Lincoln Avenue). For more information, call 604-552-6130.

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New to PoCo? Get a welcome packet Are you new in town, or do you have a new neighbour? The City of Port Coquitlam’s welcome packet compiles a variety of information targeted at new residents and businesses. Available at City Hall, at 2580 Shaughnessy St., the welcome packet helps newcomers settle in more easily and learn what their new community has to offer. It includes information such as: • A map of local rivers and trails; • A waste collection schedule; • Details of the city’s new kitchen waste collection program; • An overview of city statistics, amenities and services; • A recreation and leisure activities guide; and • Community events information. Visitors to City Hall can also browse an extensive selection of pamphlets on display. Newcomers who prefer to find their information online can start with a visit to www.portcoquitlam.ca/welcome.

Nominations sought for Spirit awards Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Spirit of Community Awards (SOCA), hosted by the Society for Community Development. The awards will be returning to the Tri-Cities on Sept. 21, in conjunction with the popular Taste of the Tri-Cities event. Both will be held at the Red Robinson Show Theatre in Coquitlam. “Taste and SOCA began 13 years ago,” Society for Community Development chair Cathy Burpee said in a press release. “Last year’s United Way survey told us that the community wanted these two events back. We are so excited to reunite Taste and SOCA into one evening.” The purpose of SOCA is to recognize and celebrate the participation of unsung heroes within the community. These are everyday citizens who voluntarily contribute their time, talent and/or resources to make our communities stronger and livable for all. Currently, there are eight awards available for which citizens living in the Tri-Cities may be nominated. Categories include: environment, youth, arts and culture, cultural harmony, neighbour to neighbour, community action, community volunteerism and the Myrna Popove Lifetime Achievement Award. Those who know a volunteer who goes above and beyond for the community are encouraged to make their recommendations by filling out an online form at www.societyforcommunitydevelopment.com/community_awards.

Library offers Career Cruising The Coquitlam Public Library is now offering access to the Career Cruising database. Career Cruising offers users tools to assist them in choosing their own career paths. Users can assess their own skills and interests and then explore related vocations, educational and training options and employment opportunities. Users can also set up a portfolio and save their search information for future reference. Access this service through the “Two Libraries, One Search” link on the Coquitlam Public Library’s home page (www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca) using your library card and password. From there, click on Career Cruising. For more information or assistance, contact the Poirier branch at 604-937-4144, the City Centre branch at 604-9273560 or askalibrarian@library.coquitlam.bc.ca.

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For Norco Performance Bikes, it’s important to be green. It supports employees cycling to work and engages in cycling advocacy. The company has made a formal commitment to shift its practices towards sustainability, with a focus on energy conservation.

“With that in mind, it was an easy decision to upgrade to energy-efficient lighting,” says Marion Lane, Norco’s property manager. Norco changed about 270 light fixtures on three floors of office space. The switch will save more than $4,000 per year on electricity and maintenance. Norco’s office lighting retrofit cost about $18,000 and qualified for a rebate from BC Hydro of nearly $12,000.“Without it, it would have been very difficult,” says Lane. That’s some good savings, Marion. To find out how your business can save money on energy costs, visit bchydro.com/incentives or call 1 866 522 4713.

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Chang’s office to tell her they wanted to grow out their hair and donate it to the cause. On June 25, 12 students each donated at least eight inches of hair to Eva and Co. Wigs, which makes free wigs for kids who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. A cancer survivor who had received a wig from the company started the event by speaking at a school assembly. Then the parents of the girls made the first snips in front of the school. After that, the girls headed to the multipurpose room where they had their hair cut for free by stylists from Angelo’s. The girls later showcased their new hairdos by parading in and out of all the classrooms. The RAC ROCKS group stems from a kindness club started at Central Community School in 2005. Currently, 35 Grade 4 and 5 students at Hampton Park are involved in the initiative, which has also extended to other schools like Hazel Trembath and Anmore elementaries. Some of their other activities include eating lunch with seniors at Dufferin Care Centre, anonymously leaving hundreds of homemade cookies on students’ desks and lobbying local city councils for a special kindness week each February.

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Family Resource Centre offers summer programs

The Family Resource Centre, in co-operation with School District 43, is offering programs this summer to benefit children who have trouble understanding, appear distracted or forgetful, or are easily overwhelmed by written or spoken language. These programs use a multi-sensory approach to literacy tutoring that includes the Orton Gilingham and Slingerland methods. Groups will be limited to six students, aged five to 12. The sessions run Monday to Thursday at 8:30, 10 or 11:30 a.m. at Westwood Elementary, 3610 Hastings St. in Port Coquitlam. The first program started Monday (July 5) and runs to 15. The second runs from July 19 to 29. Members pay $160 per program or $290 for both, while non-members pay $210 per program or $420 for both. Payment plans are available. For more information, contact the centre at ldafrasernorth@gmail.com or visit www.ldafn.ca. • School’s out for the summer, and so is Class Act. Look for weekly columns to return after classes start in September.

Scotiabank staff eager to do their part for literacy. Scotiabank staff are ready once again to support the Port Moody Public Library Annual Links to Literacy GolfTournament. “This year’s tournament promises to be another wonderful opportunity to have fun while supporting a great cause,” said Jaye McQuillian, Scotiabank Branch Manger in Port Moody. “We need your help. Join us and event sponsor, Pacific CoastTerminals on Monday, August 30th, 2010 at Meadow Gardens Golf Course,” McQuillian added. The Literacy BC website profile of BC’s working age adults states that 400,000 (14%) are at Level 1 of literacy skills, the lowest proficiency level. 600,000 (21%) are at Level 2 – still inadequate for full participation and success in modern society. Your support, through a sponsorship, donation, or golfing will help ensure a legacy of literacy for your community through the work of Port Moody Public Library. Other major sponsors include CTV, the Now Newspaper, and Onni Group of Companies. For more information please go to the library’s website at www.library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4686.

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Grade 1 Mundy Road Elementary student Ryan Bailey organized a fundraiser that had teachers and students face off for a hockey game, with the kids outscoring the adults. The six-year-old boy visited local shops to find sponsors for his event. The top fundrais-

ing class received two large pizzas from Me-nEd’s, and the second- and third-place classes received cookies from Thrifty Foods. Starbucks provided coffee for the teachers. In total, Ryan raised $650 through the hockey match and a coin drive. He will donate 75 per cent of the funds to BC Children’s Hospital, and the other 25 per cent will go to the school’s playground fund.

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Your BC Lions — In Their Own Words I literally grew up with the CFL. My father Nick was a longtime member of the Montreal Alouettes back in the ’70s and early ’80s and my godfather is former Lions head coach and defensive coordinator Dave Ritchie. I grew up in Burlington, Ont. and attended McMaster University, which is located in nearby Hamilton. One of my biggest thrills was being drafted by the Lions in 2008. I never imagined my career taking off the way it has since then. I enjoy the challenge of playing special teams and I believe that as much as it is talked about, that part of Canadian football is under-rated. You can have a game-changing play each time the ball is kicked and I take pride in that fact. One of the beneﬁts of playing football on the West Coast is being able to make my home here year round. This past year was especially memorable with Olympics festivities going on literally right outside my apartment. I also had the time of my life participating in our club’s community programs. If I had to choose one in particular, I would say Lions in the House is my favourite program to take part in each winter. My parents divorced when I was younger and I believe the experiences I had during those impressionable years have played a big role in the person I am today. I try to have the kids I talk to understand the importance of making positive life choices at a young age because it can have a signiﬁcant impact on their path to adulthood.

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Murray marker gives A’s win over ‘Rocks It’s a twist on an old saying, but if you can’t beat the rush, join it. Coquitlam Adanacs’ captain Bruce Murray may not be known for his goal-scoring prowess, but occasionally he lights it up like his days in midget. The 32-year-old defender potted a huge goal with 1:09 left in the third period Saturday to lift the Adanacs past the Victoria Shamrocks 16-15 in an offensive showdown. Murray’s first marker of the season stalled the first-place Shamrocks’ rally as they had just cut the deficit to 15-13 with four minutes to play. What turned out to be the winner was not what you’d describe as highlight material, Murray said with a laugh. “It was ugly. I was actually trying to feed (Curtis) Ptolemy running down the floor and it was a really crappy pass that turned into a (empty net) goal, but I’ll take it. “I’ll describe it as a topcheddar shot if anybody asks.” Victoria kept the pressure on, scoring the game’s final two tallies but ended up suffering their fourth loss of the season. Coquitlam, meanwhile, improved to 6-7, tied with Maple Ridge for third place overall in the Western Lacrosse Association standings. Coming just a few days after a hard-luck overtime loss to the New Westminster Salmonbellies, Saturday’s win demonstrated that the Adanacs’ could bounce back, and in a big way. They never trailed against Victoria, staking out leads of 6-3 and 12-6 in the first 36 minutes. Although the Island rival created plenty of offence, it was Coquitlam’s attack that proved just a little better on the day. Victoria native Cory Conway led all Adanac shooters with five goals, while Dane Dobbie picked up three goals and five assists. Also contributing a hat trick was Daryl Veltman, while Steve McKinlay tallied twice, as Coquitlam took advantage  CONT. ON P. 22, see ADANACS...

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Coquitlam cruises to three soccer titles Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com Even though it’s only July, a trio of Coquitlam Metro-Ford soccer teams have Thanksgiving on the mind. Victories on the weekend at the Provincial A Cup finals by the under-18 select boys Dynamo, u-18 girls Silence and u-14 metro Fusion has propelled each squad to their respective BMO national soccer championships in October. The Dynamo did it in style, blanking Kelowna 4-0 much in the same manner that Germany manhandled Argentina in the World Cup semifinals. Although they didn’t push their first goal into the net until late in the first half, the Coquitlam crew had a healthy advantage throughout the contest. “Our boys were pretty determined to earn their way to the nationals, and this was the last hurdle in the way,” said coach Kingsley Jones. “We took some time to score but we kind of put it away not long after that.”

Dominic Dellasante opened the scoring and was followed by a Luis Pantusa tally before the whistle. Shortly into the second half, Carlo Basso capped it with a pair of markers to complete the scoring. The defence made sure netminder Brando Cicchone’s day was relative easy, surrendering no shots. “Our aim was to get the first goal, as a team like (Kelowna) goes pretty defensive to start. So we really pressed the whole game, moved the ball and those first two goals kind of made it easier,” Jones noted. The u-18 Silence reached their ultimate goal — a national championship berth in October — in their final season through a lot of self sacrifice and perseverance. Coquitlam nudged Kamloops 3-1 on Sunday, with striker Kirsti Shanks delivering two second-half bullets to break a stalemate. “The girls were a bit nervous and a little rusty but they got it done,” Silence coach Richard Henly said. “It was (Kamloops) field, their refs and

they just finished their season two weeks ago, while we hadn’t played a game in about two months.” Coquitlam grabbed the lead 25 minutes into the final when Kaila Henly fired a 35-yard free kick to the top corner. Early in the second half, Kamloops tied it on a bit of miscommunication with what proved to be the home team’s only shot of the game. “When they scored that and we got down to about 25 minutes left, everyone started biting their nails… We were considering moving Kaila to the front when Kirsti scored (the game winner).” Shanks tipped in a cross at the 82nd minute, and then cashed in a breakaway to seal it with time winding down. Earning the game’s MVP award was defender Victoria Dalla Zanna, who broke up a big Kamloops push midway through the second half and chipped the ball out of harm’s way. “It was all their own hard work, they really wanted it this year after so many years of coming just short,” the coach noted.

“No one knew how good we were.” Both the boys and girls u-18 tournaments will take place at Mount Peal, Nfld. There wasn’t much doubt in the u-14 girls final, as the Fusion blitzed Kelowna 5-0 to win a trip to Moncton in October. Katie Vanderkooy deposited the rebound off Cassie Berkson’s original shot to put Coquitlam in the lead at the 15-minute mark. Five minutes later, Mikaela Guerreiro blasted a 25-yard shot past the Kelowna keeper. The Fusion offence kept it up, with quick strikes from Stefania Custeau and Sierra Leung, giving the squad a 4-0 cushion at the half. Late in the match, Custeau broke free of two defenders to nail her second tally of the day. The goalkeeping tandem of Michella Grippo and Veronica Aquiar were full marks for the victory, each turning back a Kelowna scoring opportunity. Delivering a stellar performance at midfield was Guerreiro, who netted the game’s MVP award.

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Ken Wood stocked the cupboard and loaded the lineup last week, knowing that the final measure of all the deals won’t come for another eight weeks yet. The Coquitlam junior A Adanacs’ general manager scooped up three key veterans from the Burnaby Lakers on the June 30 deadline, acquiring sniper Riley Loewen, two-way sparkplug Nick Bilic and big netminder Brodie MacDonald. Heading to the Lakers are first-year junior Colton Dow, 20-year-old Jeremy Serraglio and 2009 midget draft pick Brenden Shea. “We had worked a month on it,” Wood said. “I’m liking our lineup, it’s deep in talent and we’ve added a few more 21-year-olds, so that gives us valuable experience for the run ahead.” Loewen, a 21-year-old righthander, has 11 goals in six games, one year after posting 48 goals in 21 games. His role will be to complement the already well-stocked offence, Wood said. “He’s another big goal scorer, and the more guns you have the more it makes it hard for the opposition to zero in on one guy. They can’t really shut us down by zoning in on one stick.” The 5’11 Bilic, also a righthanded shooter, brings skills at both ends of the floor. He’s posted 15 goals and 14 assists over 17 games in his final junior season, but is equally known for helping keep the opposition frustrated and creating turnovers. “Nick’s a strong, 20-year-old defender. He’s

not huge but he’s a very solid player who will be a good fit, the kind of player who makes plays at both ends.” The 6’7 McDonald, meanwhile, will be the third piece of a goaltendings tandem of Dan Lewis and Chris Seidel, with all similar save percentages. “When you go into the Minto (Cup) you should have three goalies.” Alongside 6’2 righthander Robbie Campbell, who was acquired from Delta for Cody Craven, and imports Simon Giourmetakis of Edmonton, Orangeville’s Jon Thomson, and Oshawa’s Mark Matthews, who in 10 games has racked up a team-high 66 points, the Adanacs’ roster has seen dramatic changes. As Minto Cup hosts with an automatic bye into the national championships, the team is setting its sights on the hardware. “Right from the start, the guys knew that as the season progressed we’d have players coming in from school and that we would be looking to add to the lineup,” Wood said. “It’s been an open process, each phase has come, the team has come together and the end goal isn’t the regular season but come August.” Coquitlam closes out the regular season tonight, 8 p.m. when the A’s host New Westminster. If the 17-1-1 Adanacs lost yesterday (past NOW deadline) to Nanaimo, the game would decide first place. Both teams are guaranteed first-round byes in the playoffs.

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RALLY POINT: Port Coquitlam’s George Jecminek returns a shot during Sunday’s Burnaby Open men’s open final. Jecminek was defeated 6-4, 6-3 by Vancouver’s Henry Choi in the Odlum Brown Summer Series’ event.

PoCo tennis players make final appearances

Port Coquitlam tennis players Alejandra Enderica and George Jecminek powered their way to the final, but fell short of a victory Sunday at the Odlum Brown Summer Series stop in Burnaby. The unseeded 17-year-old Enderica was topped 6-4, 6-1 by West Van’s Monica Neveklovska in the women’s open final. The PoCo native had advanced to the final by defeating Kelly McNabney 6-2, 1-6, 6-1 in the semifinal.

Neveklovska won her semifinal with another PoCo tennis talent, Vivian Tsui, in a match that ended due to injury (4-6, 6-1, 5-1). Vancouver’s Henry Choi, seeded first entering the tournament, edged Jecminek 6-4, 6-3 in the men’s open final. The unranked Jecminek made it to the final by edging No. 2-seed Graeme Kassautzki 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in the semifinal. Choi teamed up with Coquitlam’s Jeremy Salvo to capture the men’s open doubles crown.

Jarret Dorman scored enough on his own to beat the Royal City Capitols in West Coast Senior B Lacrosse League action on Monday. The Tri-City Bandits sniper counted seven goals in a 12-6

victory, the team’s fifth straight. Recent addition Athan Iannucci contributed four assists, while Rick Hansford chipped in two goals. Also scoring were Jordan Flaman, Charlie Girdler and

Greg Martinez, while Chad Miller kicked out 41 shots. Iannucci earlier tallied four times in their 13-5 win over North Shore. A bye in the first round will keep the Bandits off the floor until July 22.

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advantage of some shaky Island netminding. “We just stuck to basics. Everyone was touching the ball and it was finding the net with their two goalies,” said Conway. “Neither could seem to solve us, so it was a good way in that sense.” The Shamrocks got three goals apiece from Ryan Benesch, Rhys Duch and Mike Pires. In New West, the Adanacs roared out to a 6-3 lead but couldn’t hold it, as the Bellies demonstrated some clutch shooting down the stretch. With the goalie on the bench for an extra attacker and 15 seconds left, Veltman buried a Conway set-up to force overtime. He also scored the first goal in overtime to give Coquitlam a brief lead, but New Westminster dominated the extra session, outshooting the A’s 12-3 and scoring three times to improve to 9-3, tying them with Victoria. Dobbie collected a hat trick,

while junior Adanac alumnus Sean Robinson tallied three times for New West. Coquitlam’s next test comes

Friday in Victoria. The A’s host fifth-place Langley, 7 p.m. Saturday at the Poirier Sports Centre.

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51. Label 52. They ___ 53. Next to 54. British thermal unit (abbr.) 55. A sharp shrill bark 58. Atomic #56 59. Rural delivery (abbr.) 31. Highly exceptional 6. One point E of due S 60. Exist 32. A native of Asia 7. 60’s style of dress 33. Graphic computer symbols 61. Natural logarithm 8. Farm state 36. Run off the tracks 9. Lawrencium (abbr.) 37. A monotonous routine 10. Curioes 38. Drain of resources 11. Water hen 39. San Antonion 12. Gadolinium (abbr.) RoadRunners 13. Piloted alone (abbr.) 14. Touchdown (abbr.) 41. Made up of 50 states 17. Light browns 42. Toff 19. Before 43. Set typewriter columns 20. Droop 46. Mains 21. Earnest money 22. Small intestine projections 49. Atomic #70

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6005

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6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-30

Surrey

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6052

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6030

Lots & Acreage

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Get more for everyday family living space in this custom built home. Features large open ﬂoor plan, fresh designer colours, expansive kitchen island, media room, extra large master bedroom with large soaker tub, dual shower and walk in closet. Includes unauthorized rental suite, central air throughout, full security system, wired for sound, hardwood ﬂoors plus many other extras. Quiet undeveloped acreage across the street.

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Call Leigh Turnbull 604-530-4111

6035

Mobile Homes

12 year old, air conditioned, modular home. Feels like SFH. High quality 2x6 construction. Large, oak kitchen w/ loads of cupboards. Energy efﬁcient appliances. Centre island w/brushed nickel pot rack/light and breakfast bar. Vaulted ceilings and bay window in DR/LR. Massive master bdrm w/4 piece ensuite including a large soaker tub. 2.5 year old, hot water tank. Double pane windows. Fully insulated. Fully fenced lot w/room for patio furniture. 10x10 shed + 8x8 powered workshop. 2010 insurance replacement value at $182,000. Club house and indoor pool. Walking distance to Superstore, Cineplex and restaurants. Bus stop only two blocks. Weekly bingo games and card games. Two small pets allowed. No age rest. Easy access to HWY 1 & Lougheed.

Aaron Best, Coronet Realty Ltd. 604-790-1295, 604-298-3235, aaronbest.biz

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RENTALS

6508

Apt/Condos

2 Br. & den, 1 bath, kitchen features south west exposure. Includes seperate downstairs suite. w/d. Avail NOW - $1500/mo Call Julianne (604) 536-0220 www.rentinfo.ca Peninsula Property Management

6508

Apt/Condos

BBY, L’heed, opposite Walmart, 1 BD + den, s/s appls, in ste w/d, f/p, lrg balc, storage, u/g prkg, cls to skytrain, trans, shopping, SFU, $1250/mo, Aug 1, N/s, N/p, refs, lease. Dean 604-540-2787 BBY ROYAL Oak/Newton. 1 BR, corner, faces crt yrd, storage sec prkg. $850 incls ht/ht wtr. N/P. Nr skytrn/Metrotown. 778-836-4174

BACH & 1 BR, Newly Reno’d, cls to shop & transit, secured, incls heat, h/w, prkg, Start @ $675. 604-325-1385 www.remirealty.ca 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, 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

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

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

BBY S. 1 BR $730, ug prkg, hw, net, hardwood, cat ok, near Metro-town, Aug 1, 604-818-1129 Large 1 BR. @ $825. Newly renovated Incl heat & hot water. 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345

BUCHANAN MANOR 1064 Howie Avenue

1 BR Apt $750; 2 BR Apt $960. Includes heat & hot water. Near bus, shopping & school. No Pets. Call

604-931-0312

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

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

COTTONWOOD PLAZA

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

612 CLARKE ROAD COQUITLAM Bachelor $730 1 Bdrm. $825 2 Bdrm. $1080

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

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

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

Family Living WHITGIFT GARDENS 1 BR, (80% adult bldg), $750. 2 BR fr $895. 3 BR fr $1100. ●spacious apartments ●heat, h/w, prkg, indoor pool ●ball court, daycare available ●near skytrain, shopping and kids park. Sorry no pets.

604 939-0944

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq

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

RENTALS 604-931-7376

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

MOVE-IN BONUS

KING ALBERT COURT

www.caprent.com 544 SYDNEY PLACE COQUITLAM

Bachelors & 1 bedrooms starting at $810

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

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To place your ad call

604-444-3000

6508

Apt/Condos

NEW WEST: Moody Park 1 BR $640 + utils. Quiet. Aug 1. Cat ok. 604-591-3628, 604-517-5593 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. Reno’d 1 BR inc. HT/HW, New Appl’s, Flooring. No Pets, $750-$795. 604-724-8353 NEW WEST, Uptown - Studio Apt, new lino & carpet. Bldg laundry, sec parkg. Low rise, near all amens & transit. Perfect for one. N/P, N/S, Refs req’d. $695. Avail Aug 1. 604-526-1114

6508

Apt/Condos

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

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

604- 983- 8046

1300 King Albert, Coq

NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 1 BR or 3 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens, avail Aug 1, small pet ok with pet deposit.

Call 604-540-9300 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.

CALL 604 519-1095 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 Managed by Colliers International

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

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

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Ave, New West

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

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

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

MASSEY PLACE McBride Blvd, New West

Extra large 1 BR, 2 BR, 2 BR + Den & 3 BR Apts. Renovated, rent includes heat & hot water.

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

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

BBY, CDA WAY. 1 BR, sep liv rm & kit, Nr schl, bus & shops. ns/np. 604-897-7717 or 778-881-4101

Bayside Property Services Ltd.

BBY DEER LK, 2 BR, sh’d W/D, priv entry & prkg, $950 incls utls. By BCIT. NS/NP. 604-880-0597

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

BBY E 2BR glvl, 1200sf, inste w/d, f/yd, priv sundeck, ns/np, $900 + util, Sept 1, 604 290-2181

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

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

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

6510

Queens Avenue

Apt/Condos

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

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

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Email for application quacoop@gmail.com

Duplexes - Rent

BBY 5420 Dominion St. Lrg 2 BR dup, clean, lrg kitch w/eatg area, 4 appls, lrg liv rm, 1000sf. Furn’d. $980+50% utl. NP. 604-317-7686

6540

Houses - Rent

3 BDRM split level, new reno, 1 ba, $1550 + utils, lease, n/p, N/S, Nr Brentwood mall, 604-312-8919

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 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, double garage.. $1,688/M

Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West

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

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

BBY SOUTH, New 1 BR g/lvl ste, n/s, small pet ok, utils incls, $700, Avail Now. 778-837-3354 COQ Wwd Plateau. Pets & smoking ok! 2 BR, f/bath, $900 incl hydro. Immed. 778-847-7637

6605

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

Shared Accommodation North Burnaby

ROOM FOR Rent, cls to Gilmore Skytrain & BCIT, $400/mo, N/s, N/p, avail immed. 604-319-5800

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 1800 sqft Townhouse in Port Moody, w/d, $650 incls utils, cable & internet, parking, indoor pool, prefer female, Avail Aug 1, Call 778-846-5275

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

3 BR main flr, 1.5 baths, $1250 + utils, NS NP, nr Lougheed Mall, avail Now. call 604-518-2490 4BDRMS DUPLEX, $1550/MO incl Utils, Non-Smoking, shrd w/d, near Lougheed mall, deck, backyard, Aug 1, 604-313-4083

Suites/Partial Houses

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 Lk/ Poirier, 1 BR cln, bright, quiet, sh’d W/D. Suits 1, Cat ok. N/S. $700 incl utls, cbl, net. Av Aug 1. 604-298-2586 COQ CTR. 1 BR + Den. Like new! Alarm, priv w/d. N/s, N/p. $750/mo incls utils/cbl & internet. Avail July15, Refs. 604-868-6113

COQ Maillardville spac 3 BR upper, f/bath, w/d, new d/w, storage prkg, lrg deck view, $1280 incl util. Aug1 ns/np 604 936-8732 COQ WWPLT. 800sqft bsmt 1BR+Den $800/mo, incls utils, , W/D, N/P, N/S (604)719-5656

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

SASAMAT LAKE. Bach in Belcarra. incl util/appl/W/D/microwave N/S N/P $650. 936-9364

6605

Townhouses Rent

MAPLE RIDGE, Brookside Gardens. Newly reno’d 3 BR, 2 lvls in family-oriented complex. 3 appl, fenced back yard, carport. $1,250/mo + utils, Immed. Near bus & schools. NS. 778-835-0748

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.

POCO LRG 1 BR grd lev, own w/d, $800 incls utils & cable. Aug 1. NS/NP. 604-551-9123

Contact 604 939-0221

POCO NORTH − 2 BR bsmt ste $800, shrd w/d, incls utils, prkg, Aug 1, N/s, N/p. 604-941-0587

6620

PORT COQ 1 BR ste, furn or unfurn, $895/mo + utils, f/p, d/w, w/d, covered patio with hot tub, lots of fruit trees. 604-818-7402 PORT COQ. Spac 3 BR, 1.5 baths. D/w, f/p, w/d. Near schools & bus. N/S, N/P. $1295/mo + 2/3 utils, avail Aug 1. 604-818-7402

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Warehouse/ Commercial

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 NEW WEST Garage for lease, suitable for repair shops with 3 car bays, low rent. 604 931-1301

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$10/mo.

7010

TELUS Home Phone.*

Call 310-1144 or visit telus.com/homephone *Conditions apply. See telus.com/homephone for details.

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

Systems Ltd.

CALL 604 723-8215

6602

Townhouses - Rent

New Westminster

6595-10

Contact Natalie 778-230-9037

BBY N./SFU 2 BR, 1000sf, bright & clean ste, share washer. $800 + 50% utils. 1 yr lease. Av. now. N/S & N/P. Call 604 421-1196

ALARM

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.

BBY, Edmonds/Canada Way. 1 BR. $750/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. Laundry. Suits mature person. Immed. Refs req’d. 604-522-9380

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE

6595

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

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

6515

BBY EAST NEWLY reno’d 1 BR, g/l, new appls, share w/d, $950 incls utils. N/S, N/P. Avail Immed. 604 526-0505 or 778 237-2285

Co-ops

www.montecitotowers.com

604 420-5636

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY, 1 BR bsmnt ste, cls to schools and trans, Metrotown area, incls all utils, N/s, N/p, $700/mo, immed. 604-433-1431

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

Port Moody NEW PORT VILLAGE

6602

POCO, 2 BR Condo for lease, wheelchair accessible, in ste laundry, u/g prkg, cls to all amens, WCE, N/s. $1200. 604-942-5493

136 10th St, New West

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

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6508

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8030

Carpentry

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

8055

Cleaning

★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ Clean to perfection, Honest, Lic & Insured, Free Window Cleaning, Call 778-840-2421 Excellent Cleaning for your Home or Office. European operated. Call Elena ★ 778-688-2076 HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANING Pressure Washing. Exp & Prof. Call Griselda 778-886-4900

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

8073

Drainage

Electrical

Watt Power Electric Ltd

• Full reno’s • Service changes • New homes • Lighting upgrades Quality electrical work done right. No job is too small! Call Chris Watt, 778-229-2617 Lic. # 91746

Excavating

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

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

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

8090

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

8080

8087

Fencing/Gates

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

8110

Floor Refinishing

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless 604-219-6944 We cover the HST

8125

Gutters

PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George 778-859-7793

Concrete

STAMPED CONCRETE

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

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

All Your Concrete Needs

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

Home Services

*Patios, Pool Decks, *Sidewalks Driveways *Forming *Finishing * Re & Re 30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

Danny 604.307.7722

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Gutters

Moving & Storage

8185

8220

Plumbing

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

8250

Roofing

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

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8130

Handyperson

★ HANDYMAN★ $30 per hour Call 604-762-6401

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

#1 MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604 464-5872 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885 AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

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

8160

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Landscaping

★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★ Paving, retaining walls, turfing, planting. Call 604-889-4083

Lawn & Garden

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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.

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

AAA PRECISION PAINTING CHAFFER BEETLE. Now is the time for treatment! Landscaping, gardens & hedges. 778-885-6488

Int/Ext

Excellent $$$$

Written Guarantee Free Est * Insured * WCB

778-881-6096

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

B&Y MOVING

604-708-8850

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

8225

Power Washing

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

Residential & Strata Prompt Service. WCB Insured

604 936-2808

grantshomemaintenance@shaw.ca

WET & WILD Pressure Washing

604 773-7811

ELITE PAINTING & pressure washing, free est., res/comm, Lic./Reg’d Rob 778-319-9872 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338 ROLL INTO A NEW LOOK Int/Ext, Staining, Floor Coating etc. Quality work. 604-340-6371 ★ 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

8220

Plumbing

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

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

dave abbott

TILE& STONE free estimates installation and repairs

778.808.5912

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

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

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

www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

NAVCO

ROOFING EXPERTS Certiﬁed Experts • All Phases of Rooﬁng ASK ABOUT OUR “NO WORRY”

ROOF INSTALLATION PACKAGES

Fully Insured • WCB Coverage

Ofﬁce: 778-588-7477 Cell: 778-991-7858 www.navcoconstruction.com

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call for your FREE ESTIMATE

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM BQR Systems Ltd.

Best Quality Rooﬁng

New Roof • Re-Roof • Repairs Res/Com • Free Est’s 24 Hour Emergency Service Product & Labour Warranty WCB • Insured

Working in our community for 17 years

604-716-5325

www.BCROOFING.ca

www.jkbconstruction.com

JJ Rooﬁng

NEW ERA RENOVATIONS

10% lower than any other written estimate

604-728-3009

Bathrooms, Kitchens, Renovations, Floors & More 15 Years Of Experience 10% Seniors’ Discount Free Estimates 604-617-5253

P & G HOME SERVICES 45 Years Combined Experience • General Repairs & Small Reno’s • Stucco • Windows • Siding • Drywall • Flooring • Deck & Stairs • Power Washing • Concrete • Rooﬁng • Kitchen Cabinets PETER Free Est GLENN

604-315-1452

Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567 JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005

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

Call • 604-941-2297

PAINTING

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

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

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

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

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

Asphalt & Torch On Carports ★ Garages ★ NO HST!

778-896-4448 (Cell)

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

PLUMBERS

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

604 432-1857 Lawn & Garden • Clean-ups & Disposal, Gutters/Press Washing Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142

Roofing

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

''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302 Adams Yardcare Services: Great Rates! Hedges, Lawns, Pruning etc. Adam 778-899-4162

8250

Reroofing & Repair

AUTOMOTIVE

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

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Domestic

9172

Utility Trailers

2009 24 ft cargo trlr, sloping rear deck used car/Toy hauler, rear jacks, fin. panel int. int lights, side man door, max 10,000 lb axel. spare tire, Used once. $7000 604-846-5942 cell 604-845-7966

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Vans

1994 MERC Marquis recpts rebld brakes/steering/shocks, tow pkg, 155kms $3200obo 604-576-0337

Grant’s Home Maintenance

POPEYE’S MOVING

8155

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

Bath, Kitchen, Suite’s & More www. renorite.com 604-781-7695

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

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

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

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

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New . Additions . Renovations Licenced, insured and bonded 25+ years exp . 604 936-0404

• Repairs • Reroof • New Roof SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

604-726-6345

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

2001 CHEV Impala, Auto, exc cond, power, loaded, A/C, aircared. $1585 obo. 604-209-9311

9145

Scrap Car Removal

2002 PONTIAC Montana, 8 pass, 138k kms, all power, siding dr. $4,350. 604 570-0157

Removal FREEScrap/Car No Wheels No Problem

HOUR 2Service From Call

A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★refoof ★ repair★ Fully Ins. Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266 SSK ROOFING & SIDING Re-roofing. Gutters. WCB / BBB 604-787-4622 or 778 240-6513

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Big Phil’s Rubbish Removal Take your junk away same day. Call for rates 778-892-4515 DISPOSAL BINS 10 - 40 yard bins. Lowest rates! disposalking.com 604-306-8599 WILL HAUL out garages and bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable items are included. 604-936-8583

Stucco

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

8309

Tiling

Ceramic & Stone Installation •Bath •Kitchen •Floors •Decks Int/Ext •Free Est • 604-789-5671

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

604-761-7175

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

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

Planning on RENOVATING? Check out the specialists in our Home Service Directory of the Classiﬁeds and get started on your project today! To advertise your Home Service Business call Classiﬁeds 604-444-3000

Boats

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Motorhomes/RVs

1988 28’ Motorhome, self cont, sleeps 6, a/c, air, auto, generator, $8900. call 604-853-5528 1995 FORD Glendale Royal Classic, 28Ft. 164K, walk around bed, + more, recessed awning, exc cond $19,000obo 604-826-4523

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

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

2003 ADVENTURER 22ft RV, 84K, sleeps 6, new tires, Exc Cond $28,500 604-819-6130

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673 ★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!

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

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

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Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2008 STARCRAFT Centennial 3610- Microwave, stereo, aluminum wheels. $15,983 (stk. 28173A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL#2844

2010 TRAVELSTAR X 197RBExpandable trailer with elec. awning. $23,000 (stk. 28488 www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL#2844

1996 FORD E350, 16ft Cube Van, diesel, auto, 216k, good rubber, $8200. 604-534-2678 1999 GMC, 5 ton flatdeck, 22’, very good running condition, $6500, call 604-751-5285

Window Cleaning

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

9515

WANTED. 12, 14 or 16 foot aluminum boat, with or without motor or trailer. 604-319-5720

Tree Services

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

8335

(604) 209-2026

Rubbish Removal

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

8300

Family Owned & Operated

2003 CHEVY Venture, 150K, ac alarm, keyless entry, like new, $4800, 604-771-3199..769-1010

2001 GMC S10 ext cab, white, 200k kms, 4.3 L, V6, Excl cond, $3,450. 604 728-8867

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Sports & Imports

1991 TOYOTA Camry, 4 Dr, new tires, alternator & brakes. Good cond. $1,400 obo. 604-539-2302 1994 CAMRY 4 dr, auto, leather, air cared, V6, 235K, $2950, D9921 Abbots 604-855-6522 2003 HONDA Accord LX; 88K kms; original owner; auto trans; a/c; pwr locks; 4 dr; gold with beige interior; Lisa 604.807.1373 2010 NISSAN VERSA, 4 dr h/b, auto, p/l, p/w, a/c, red, 2000 kms, $9,250 Firm. 604-538-4883

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30FT HOLIDAY Rambler, V10, 2 slide outs, generator, 48,133mi., $55,000 obo. 604-556-4866

NEW STARCRAFT Centennial 3614-Deluxe screen room, outside grill, lots of storage. $19,975 (stk. 27314) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL#2844

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Trailers/Tents/ Campers

2004 FLAGSTAFF, 8ft, exc cond, sleeps 5, frid, cooktop, furn, wtr tk, awning. $6200. 604-463-3940

2007 KOMFORT 29ft 5th Wheel, all custom equipt, $26,900 obo. Sry. Call 604-590-2824

Utility Trailers

LOAD TRLR, dump trlr w/side rails Max. 10,400lbs, 6x12, equip w/battery charger, $7000 604-846-5942 cell 604-845-7966

2007 SPRINGDALE 266, 26ft, full slide, bdrm w/qn bed, swiv rocker AC, NS. $18,750. 604-613-4370

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REVIEW JULY 2010 Highlights

EVENTS & REMINDERS July 8th

Mayors’ Mixer (formerly Mayors’ BBQ) 5:00 to 8:00 pm

July 12th

July Mail-Out, Materials due at the Chamber ofﬁce

July 21st

10 x 10 Challenge Seminar Session 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

July 21st

Member Orientation, 4:00 to 5:00 pm Full Event and Reminder details on page 3

A host of Chamber events filled the calendar…

(l) Doug McCann spoke about “Behaviour Based Leadership” at a Chamber luncheon held June 17th. Photo courtesy of Metro Photo

CHAIR’S REPORT Stephanie Booth Chamber Chair

Last month I wrote about restoring the business vote, allowing businesses to have taxation with representation and giving businesses the right to vote for the key decision makers who determine how their taxes are spent. The provincial government needs to limit the property tax rate that municipalities can impose on business property owners who don’t vote. A recent report by the Canadian Federation of Independent

(r) On Wednesday, June 23rd, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce joined forces with the Burnaby Board of Trade and New Westminster Chamber of Commerce for an exciting evening of networking with over 200 members and non-members in attendance.

Business (CFIB) indicates that businesses in British Columbia pay an average of three times more property taxes than owners of equally valued residential property and the businesses consume far less in municipal services. According to the report “businesses agree to pay their fair share, most acceptably determined by linking the services they consume and their municipal tax load. Municipal governments across BC are unfairly taxing small business with grim consequences for local jobs and business growth. The report calls for the province to cap the property tax gap to ensure that a municipality cannot charge a business property more than double the taxes they charge a residential property of same value.” CHAIR’S REPORT continuted on page 3

Photo courtesy of Burnaby Board of Trade

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

TRI-CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Applications are being accepted for the permanent, full time position of Executive Director of The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. As the premier business association in the rapidly growing communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, The Tri-Cities Chamber plays a significant role in developing the most livable communities in the “Livable Region.” This position offers an attractive compensation package including benefits and incentives as well as excellent working conditions and the opportunity to participate in the positive development of dynamic communities. The successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator with a proven record in day-to-day management, marketing and public relations. Experience working with a non-profit organization, interacting with elected volunteer boards, various levels of government and other stakeholders would be an asset. Applications including expectations for compensation and a resume’ should be forwarded to the Chair of the Search Committee: Barrie Seaton, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 7Y3 or e-mailed to barrie@barrieseaton.com. Deadline for applications is July 9, 2010 Thank you to everyone who applies. Only those invited to interview will be contacted directly.

More Info @ www.tricitieschamber.com

July Anniversaries 26 Years

8 Years

18 Years

7 Years

Ranger West Financial and Insurance Services Inc. Barnes Wheaton Pontiac GMC Ltd. Poly-Chor Plastic Industries Ltd.

17 Years

Drysdale, Bacon, McStravick

12 Years

Port Moody Wheel Alignment (1994) Ltd.

11 Years

A&G Ceramic Tile Ltd.

10 Years

Brian Lind Trucking Prestige Solid Oak Superstores Ltd.

9 Years

Canadian Tire Coquitlam Canadian Western Bank LS Transport Inc. TME Transportation Ltd.

Gymboree of Surrey Paciﬁc Cellulose Service Ltd. Kam Kiu Aluminum Products Ltd. Shiny Fish International Inc. Innovative Surface Woodland Park Townhomes/ Midwest Property Management

6 Years

API Enterprises Ltd. G&F Financial Group Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre,The Open Door Group Sandler Training/Trainwest Management

5 Years

Bolognese Brothers Contractors K.R. Bathhurst & Associates Newport Law Corporation

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Board of Directors 2010 Chair: Stephanie Booth RBC Business Banking 1st Vice Chair: Richard Rainey Richard J.S. Rainey Law Corp 2nd Vice Chair: Davide Fantillo Crest Impressions Inc. 3rd Vice Chair: Jimmy Ho Boulevard Casino Treasurer Trevor Sutherland EPR Past Chair: Barrie Seaton, Royal LePage Showcase Plus Directors: Brad Alden Canwest Community Publishing Curt Allison Express Employment Professionals Velvet Cates-Capell Canstar Restorations Peggy Hunt TransLink Rick Pasin Sprott-Shaw Community College Mark Pettie Pettie Insurance & Financial Services Brenda Phillips First Services Hospitality Fred Soofi Pasta Polo Staff: TBD Executive Director Susanna Walden Director of Sales Karen Godden Director of Finance Jacquelyn Hnat Director of Marketing Ellen Wattam Director of Programs Sabrina Cercle Events and Sales Coordinator Ivana Primorac Administrative Assistant Dee Hussain Summer Student Matthew Danchuk Director of Marketing Tri-Cities 10 by 10 Challenge

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WELCOME To Our New Members Architype Financial

Dynamic Productions Inc.

Employee Health & Dental Greg Archibald #206 – 1220 Falcon Drive Coquitlam T: 604-942-2299 F: 604-944-6490 greg@architypeﬁnancial.com

Canadian Medical Immigration and Relocation Services

Immigration and Relocation Services Shawn Bowden 2500 Mica Place Coquitlam T: 604-728-3786 F: 604-468-9601 shawn@canadianmedicalimmigration.com www.cmirs.com

Barber Shop Gianni Mazzei #106 – 1077 56th Street Delta T: 604-943-7311 gmatz1@hotmail.com

Elite Ventures Ltd.

Advertising Shane McCardle #126 – 552A Clarke Road Coquitlam T: 778-899-0767 smccardle@shaw.ca www.mccardlemediagroup.ca

Import / Export Frank Judge Coquitlam T: 604-464-0917 F: 604-464-0918 fjudge@msn.com www.eliteventures.ca

Dance Studio Robert Klaus #108 – 1525 Broadway Street Port Coquitlam T: 778-285-3300 coastaledgedance@shaw.ca www.coastaledgedancecentre.com

Solid Waste Management Consultant Stuart Lilley Port Coquitlam T: 604-944-7935 F: 1-877-817-7164 envirowaste@shaw.ca www.wasteconsulting.com

Dot Art Studio

MacDonald Realty / Sierra Management

Photography / Videography / Print / Graphic Design Siamac Beheshti #212 – 3190 St. John Street Port Moody T: 778-835-4442 siamac@dotartstudio.com www.dotartstudio.com

tricitieschamber.com T. 604.464.2716

Fire Protection Design and Code Consulting Peter Staub Port Moody T: 604-842-6613 pstaub1@shaw.ca

812 Twentieth Street, New Westminster

www.wineandbeerexpert.com

604-526-9503

Full Service Sign Center Carlos Rengifo 955 Brunette Avenue Coquitlam T: 778-397-0090 F: 778-397-0290 rengifoc@signarama-coquitlambc.com www.signarama-coquitlambc.com

Veterinarian Judith Siegert Port Moody T: 604-469-5589 F: 604-469-5590 pmah@look.ca www.portmoodyanimalhospital.com

Sunset Park Apartments

Apartment Rentals Alnoor Jiwan Burnaby T: 604-729-2950 alnoorjiwan@shaw.ca www.sunsetparkapt.com

Exporter-Mfg. Dietary Supplements Lucian Delcea Port Coquitlam T: 604-944-9829 F: 604-944-8954 provitanutrition@shaw.ca www.provita-nutrition.com

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS BIO Board of Director

Velvet Cates-Capell

Canstar Restorations

As CANSTAR Restorations’ Manager of Marketing and Public Relations, an important component of Velvet’s job is to build momentum.

She is committed to continuing to build dynamic working relationships within the Tri-Cities community while exploring the many opportunities for economic development that present themselves to the Chamber’s Economic Development Committee. Velvet

LIME BEER E ABL NOW AVAIL

has worked side by side with members of the Tri-Cities communities over the past 10 years as part of the Coquitlam based CANSTAR Restorations team. Celebrating 25 years in business in 2010, CANSTAR’s success is reflected in numerous positive working relationships

developed over the years. Velvet has had the privilege of serving the Tri-Cities business community as a director since 2008, and is ready to bring positive energy forward and celebrate the accomplishments of 2010. velvet@canstarrestorations.com

Your navigation guide to theTri-Cities

Highlighting ALL the area has to offer A NOW Newspaper Publication • Summer 2010

Community Compass

Navigating your way through the

Tri-Cities For your complimentary copy stop by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce located at 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

Readers Choice for 8 years!

FINE WINEMAKERS

Delivery / Courier / Storage Pierre Dupont Coquitlam T: 778-886-6241 info@quickdartdelivery.ca www.quickdartdelivery.ca

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McCardle Media Group Inc.

Provita Nutrition & Health Inc.

Real Estate Sales and Development Laurette Anderson T: 604-379-1642 F: 604-461-3316 lauretteanderson@shaw.ca www.laurette.ca

Start your Christmas Wines Now! or make your AWARD WINNING Beer, Coolers or Ciders today!

PS Design and Associates

Port Moody Animal Hospital

EnviroWaste Consulting

Coastal Edge Dance Centre

Matador Inc., The

Advertising – On-Hold Messaging Jorden Foss #5 – 62 Fawcett Road Coquitlam T: 604-529-1181, ext. 5 F: 604-529-1154 jorden@dynamicproductions.ca www.dynamicproductions.ca

COMO CREEK BREWING

Award Winning Wines, Beer and Ciders made easy!

#228B Cayer Street, Coquitlam

Coquitlam

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Belcarra

S t ro n g b u s i n e s s s t ro n g c o m mu n i t y

DINING ❚ RECREATION ❚ PARKS ❚ FESTIVALS ❚ CULTURE

(Near SilverCity Theatres)

www.ubrew.ca

604-777-1477

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UPCOMING July 8th Mayors’ Mixer (formerly Mayors’ BBQ)

Join other Tri-Cities business owners as we get up close and personal with each of the mayors of Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam. Enjoy great conversation and a meal in a relaxed atmosphere. Thursday, July 8th, 5:00 to 8:00 pm *NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR

Samz Pub 2342 Elgin Avenue, Port Coquitlam Cost: Members $39 Future Members $48 (plus HST) Sponsored by:

July 21st

Seminar: Human Rights Toolkit for Small Business Learn how to develop a respectful workplace policy

Human Rights Toolkit for Small Business is a one day seminar intended to assist small businesses in recruiting and retaining employees from an increasingly diverse workforce while understanding and avoiding

EVENTS • July, 2010

Downsizing or Outgrowing your Business? A business centre could be the solution for you. You run the business... we run your ofﬁce!

Member Orientation

Are you a new member interested in finding out more about the many benefits of Chamber membership? Or are you a long time member who would like a refresher course on the advantages of being a Chamber member? Join us at our office as we review what’s included in your membership, the many programs available to you as a Chamber member and how your Chamber membership can benefit your business. Wednesday, July 21st, 4:00 to 5:00 pm Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Cost: Free to members, RSVP required

Partnership and Promotional Opportunities Available! Contact the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce for more information.

CHAIR’S REPORT continuted from page 1

Join now to receive the benefits of membership

604.464.2716 info@tricitieschamber.com www.tricitieschamber.com

Tax Returns Corporate & Personal Representation Tax Audits & Appeals Accounting Software Training

Tax Planning & Advice Voluntary Disclosures Bookkeeping

Coquitlam. Get away to it all.

NORTH ROAD OFFICE SERVICES LTD.

604.420.6322 Helping Businesses Succeed For Over 25 Years

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7th Floor POCO Place 710 – 2755 Lougheed Port Coquitlam, BC 1 blk from Coq. Centre

See website for more info: www.pearcyco.com

604.942.6322

604.415.4788

Municipal Tax Gap’s for the Tri-Cities in 2009 were: Coquitlam 4.98 times, Port Coquitlam 3.96 times, Port Moody 3.32 times. What the actual tax gap cap should be is for the province to decide; but decide it should do, before the businesses make a choice that enough is enough and pack up and leave.

604-464 8001 jim@pearcyco.com

Jim Pearcy, CGA

Three locations to serve you: HEADQUARTERS OFFICE SERVICES INC.

501-3292 Production Way, Burnaby

Chambers brought this forward in 2008 as a policy resolution and in turn January 2010 the bill came into force.

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Contact Irene Barr at 604 942 6322 to view our three locations, two in Burnaby and one in Coquitlam.

BUSINESS CENTRE SOLUTIONS AT LAKE CITY

Bill S-4 dealing with identify theft came into force, making it a criminal offence to trafﬁc or unlawfully possess governmentissued documents of another person for fraudulent purposes.

T. 604.464.2716 F. 604.464.6796 M. 1209 PinetreeWay, Coquitlam

9912 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby

Our success your gain!

Pre-registration and advanced payment is required for all events. 48 hour cancellation notice required. For more information or to register on-line for an event, see our website www. tricitieschamber.com or contact the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce;

July 21st

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Registration Information

human rights complaints, which can be costly and time consuming. Speaker: Robyn Durling, Communications Officer, BC Human Rights Coalition. Wednesday, July 21st, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Douglas College (David Lam Campus) Boardroom B3011 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Cost: $40 (plus HST)

J. Pearcy & Company Ltd. CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

211-3030 Lincoln Avenue, Coquitlam

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