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jkurucz@thenownews.com Longtime Coquitlam city staffer and renowned lacrosse player Trevor Wingrove lost his battle with cancer last Thursday, dying at the age of 42. Wingrove was the city’s general manager of corporate services, a position that saw him head up a number of different city departments — bylaws, financial and legal — as well as working alongside the RCMP and Coquitlam Fire and Rescue. “It’s quite devastating for us all here at City Hall,” Mayor Richard Stewart said Tuesday. “He had been a longtime member of this team and pretty much a lifelong resident of Coquitlam.” Wingrove was first hired by the city in December 1992, working his way up to the position of city clerk in 2000, before being named to his most recent post in December 2002. “He was a wonderful boss, a great friend. He always supported me and supported anyone who worked with him and for him. He was a great mentor, and just a great person to work with, and learn from,” said Sonia Santarossa,  CONT. ON PAGE 5, see ‘IT’S.’

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Anmore’s Aleks Polanski has been collecting bikes, toys, books and sporting equipment for kids in Uganda, after seeing a photo in a newspaper of a child on a homemade wooden contraption that looked like a bicycle.

Anmore boy helps kids in Uganda Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com

A nine-year-old Anmore boy recently set the wheels in motion to ship used bikes to Africa, and the momentum continues to build for his pedalpowered project. It all started at the breakfast table last September when a photo in the Vancouver Sun caught the attention of Aleks Polanski. The black-and-white image showed a Congolese boy on a makeshift scooter built out of wooden planks and wooden wheels. This homemade two-wheeler was a shocking sight compared to the shiny new bikes enjoyed by Aleks and his eight-year-old brother, Mitchel. “You see how lucky you boys are?” asked their dad. When Aleks started thinking about how fortunate his family is, he wanted to find a way to help. “So I said because we just got some new bikes, maybe we could donate our old bikes to Africa,” he

said. “I guess I had lots of bikes I didn’t need.” Aleks cut out the picture and showed it to his Grade 3 teacher, who geared up students and staff at Anmore Elementary to help with the project. Meanwhile, his dad connected with the local Rotary World Help Network, which ships educational, humanitarian and medical items around the world to countries in need. Over the months that followed, friends and neighbours began to drop off their used bikes, ranging from tricycles to full-size cycles. With help from their dad, Aleks and Mitchel fixed flat tires and broken pedals, repairing the donations to be as good as new. The project also expanded to include used books, toys and sporting equipment. By the end of the school year, Aleks had collected 17 bikes and more than 1,000 books, plus piles of toys, sports gear and soccer uniforms. The Rotary World Help Network sent a truck to collect the contributions, which were added to a shipment destined for Uganda. The charitable organization covered the costs to send the supplies via

cargo float to Africa. Since then, donations have continued to come in. Aleks now has five more bikes and two scooters to send, along with books, bike helmets and other sports supplies. “I’ll probably continue with the project for a while,” said Aleks, adding that recycling the cycles also has a positive environmental effect. “Who wants to throw some kind of bikes and books in the garbage? It makes a bigger landfill.” His mom said the project opened her family’s eyes to the effects of living in a throw-away society. “This is an area where we tend to keep up with the Joneses a little bit and get rid of stuff quickly. … There’s been a good response. People are generous and thoughtful that way,” said mom Michelle Goodwin. “There’s always need for other countries. It only takes a visit to see how fortunate we are. You really find out in a hurry how lucky we are.” For more information or to make a donation, email bikes4africa@hotmail.com.

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and Glenayre are unique places … I think if I wanted unmitigated water view, I would buy waterfront property,” she said. Meanwhile, Coun. Bob Elliott said he’s tired of making decisions for neighbours who can’t get along. “I’ve lived in Glenayre for 33 years and I’ve never had a view, so I don’t know what the views are like on the other side. But saying that, I found that Glenayre is a special area. But what is a special area? … It’s in the eye of the beholder,” Elliott said. “So to actually verify that Barber (Lane) is a special area and it’s going to get special attention — and never mind Moody Centre and never mind Glenayre — it’s wrong. I wouldn’t be supporting anything like that.”

However, Coun. Gerry Nuttall said Barber Lane residents face problems that need to be solved. “Past mistakes have been made. I have heard comments that other people have lost their view too. These views are valuable now. They’re not only valuable in terms of financial — people have paid good money to live up there — but also for their lifestyle,” said Nuttall, who has lived in the area for 35 years. “And if the development can accommodate having the other houses on it while still providing the views for the residents, I think they should. Past mistakes shouldn’t guide future planning.” A public consultation in late 2010 will allow Port Moody residents to provide feedback on draft zoning bylaws, including any proposed changes to the Barber Lane area.

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costs for taxes and maintenance. “This rent may be achievable in many parts of Vancouver, but it is above the rents of most apartments and townhouses and even some single family homes in Port Moody,” the report notes. However, economics are not always the main driver in the decision to build a laneway home, the report states. “An example would be parents living in the single family home wanting to build a laneway house on the property for an adult child or, conversely, an aging parent wanting to live in close proximity to one of their children,” reads the report. Meanwhile in Coquitlam, city staff are preparing a zoning amendment bylaw to allow coach houses in the small village single-family

residential zone. Staff recommend removing secondary suites as a permitted use in this zone and adding coach houses instead. These coach homes would be secondary dwellings that are separate from and accessory to single-family dwellings on a property. They are typically located in the backyard next to a lane and attached to a garage. A coach home is similar to a secondary suite, but the main difference is that it is detached from the main home. Staff will consult with contractors, builders and industry representatives. Coach houses are currently allowed in certain zones in Surrey and North Vancouver. Vancouver allows laneway homes in single-family areas, while Maple Ridge residents have an option for detached garden suites in urban, suburban and rural residential neighbourhoods.

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who worked for Wingrove for more than eight years and now serves as Coquitlam’s manager of corporate planning. Outside of his professional life, Wingrove was a standout on the lacrosse floor and played all of his minor, junior and senior lacrosse in an Adanac uniform. In both 1987 and 1988, Wingrove was selected as the league’s most sportsmanlike player, on top of being named to the junior loop’s first all-star team. In 1988, he took home the Al Boles Memorial Trophy as the league’s most inspirational player.

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His senior lacrosse career spanned from 1989 to 1994, during which time he racked up enough points to sit 35th on the team’s all-time points list (132 goals, 150 assists, 282 points). “I played against him when I was with the [Victoria] Shamrocks and he was with the Adanacs — he was a good player, he could run,” said senior Adanacs coach Neil Doddridge. “He played the game the right way. It’s really a tragic loss for his family, the community.” Santarossa said plans for a memorial service are underway, though no firm date had been set as of Tuesday.

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Signs don’t slow speeders Re: “Calming on Gatensbury would cost $1 milyears and no one has been killed yet. lion,” Friday, July 30. The solution is not more signage. Thank you for reporting the attention Port Moody Our current 30 km/h signs do nothing for those is giving to the chronic traffic calming problems of intending to speed through. Gatensbury Road. Our playground and park signs again have no It is encouraging to note that impact on the speeders. Coquitlam’s neighbours want to take I suspect our recent addition of action on our shared street to slow the bicycle outlines on the pavement has high volume of cars travelling “at almost not added more bicyclists or safer condihighway speeds.” tions. To The Editor It is disturbing to learn that our city Speed abusers on this road need councillors share the attitude that we deterrents like stop signs, raised paveshould not complain — we chose to live ment and traffic circles. Anything less near Gatensbury. will not make the area safer. What’s the big deal, they say, the same problems Ron Zapp have existed on Gatensbury Street for the past 30 Coquitlam

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ow could more than 50 people come to the same conclusion: that staying in the path of a wildfire is the way to go, as opposed to heeding an evacuation order and getting out ASAP? That’s the question a lot of people are asking this week, following reports that at least 53 people in B.C.’s Cariboo region are refusing to leave — despite the fact that two fires are burning in the area. Without asking each one of those 53 people, we can’t know why they’ve decided to stay. It’s possible a few of them are of the same mindset as Harry Truman, who was never seen again after refusing to leave his home on Mount St. Helens. Nobody takes on a volcano and wins. Maybe a wildfire seems less threatening, but anyone who remembers the devastation Kelowna suffered in 2003 should realize it’s not. For more recent examples, there’s always California and Australia. So what is it that compels people to ignore the pleas of police and other officials, and possibly, their own friends and family? Maybe it’s fear of looting, or simply fear of leaving all of their “stuff” behind. Maybe it’s a problem with authority, or with being told what to do. Or maybe people who stay behind simply think they’re invincible, that it won’t happen to them. Maybe they’re right. But if they’re not, there’ll be no one there to rescue them, since emergency workers won’t be willing to risk their own lives to get fools like that to safety. Either way, this kind of behaviour is selfish in the extreme. It makes the work of emergency personnel that much more difficult, and it likely makes the friends and family of those who refuse to leave sick with worry. So how could more than 50 people decide to stay? If the fire doesn’t get them, maybe they can answer that question, because we’d really like to know.

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Kitimat’s loss may not be Vancouver’s gain T area that is relatively easy to get to for cleanup. But his year’s bad timing award has to go to the proposed northern pipeline runs through remote Enbridge Inc., the latest oil company to pristine wilderness where access is anything but become enmeshed in a public relations nighteasy, thus presenting a nightmarish scenario of a mare caused by a leak in one of its pipelines. similar leak occurring in a place where a clean-up I wrote in this space a couple of months back that response may almost be impossible. Enbridge’s bid for approval of its northern Gateway But before all the anti-Gateway folks get too pipeline from Alberta to Kitimat would be a hard excited, remember this: Alberta’s dirty tar sands oil sell, from both political and environmental perspecwill still be shipped to Asia (notably China) and that tives. That hard sell has now become near impossible, as means potentially even more oil being loaded and shipped out of Vancouver. public outrage over the BP oil spill in the That could translate into even more Gulf of Mexico and now Enbridge’s own tanker traffic through Burrard Inlet and spill in Michigan may be sounding the the Juan de Fuca Strait. Tankers have death knell of Enbridge’s plans. been plying those waters for decades, While its Gateway pipeline will still go and traffic is already up significantly in through a federal environmental process, the past few years. it’s almost impossible to believe the For now, the tankers have carried oil Harper government will give the final from the Kinder Morgan pipeline that go-ahead. While there is some local supView From extends from Alberta to Burnaby. One of port for the project, based on its job creThe Ledge the trickiest parts of the ocean voyage ation potential, the opposition is more occurs early on: navigating through the organized and vocal. Keith Baldrey Second Narrows in Burrard Inlet, which First Nations firmly oppose the pipeis just 121 metres wide and not very deep. line, and the Michigan spill will heighten concerns The BP oil spill understandably has everyone conabout the same thing happening in this province. cerned about oil drilling and has revived awful memEnbridge has been criticized for its inadequate ories of the Exxon Valdez disaster in Alaska. Many response to the spill of 3.1 million litres of oil into people have called for a ban on tanker traffic, period. the Kalamazoo River, creating a 50-kilometre slick But those who want to kill all the pipelines and that threatens to drift into Lake Michigan. beach all the oil tankers are ignoring an essential As well, it has been accused of ignoring concerns part of the picture: we depend on oil for our state of that its pipeline had seriously deteriorated. Not living. To think otherwise is to ignore reality. exactly the kind of publicity Enbridge needs as it That’s not to say we shouldn’t try to wean ourpushes to build another such pipeline here. selves off of oil dependence, but that will take many, The spill in Michigan took place in a populated

many years and require a huge shift in our social behaviour. There is a hypocritical streak embedded in many of the moral arguments against oil usage. (For example, how many people who attend anti-oil protests take diesel-burning transit or gas-fueled cars to get there?) The Alberta oil sands are an enormous financial investment for the companies involved up there. They are not going to walk away because a pipeline doesn’t get built to Kitimat. Rather, the dirty oil will find a way out of the province — and that still means cutting through B.C. — either through the existing pipeline or, more likely, via tanker rail cars, and likely into the Burnaby refinery. And that will mean more tankers cruising past Vancouver, the supposedly green capital of Canada. Kitimat’s loss is not necessarily Vancouver’s gain. Oil spills do happen. Let’s just hope and pray one doesn’t occur if a tanker runs aground or collides with something in Burrard Inlet or out in the waters surrounding the Gulf Islands. If it does, we’ll have a tough time continuing to brag about being the “best place on Earth.” Oilsoaked beaches along Stanley Park aren’t exactly the kind of image that goes with that claim.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Playground in Mundy Park would take space away from wildlife Re: “Playground planned for Mundy Park,” Wednesday, July 28. When I was driving my car to work one recent morning, a bear ran out in front of my car on Como Lake Avenue.

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Luckily, there was not too much traffic and the bear made it safely to the other side of the road. This got me thinking about the new fiveacre adventure playground that the city council wants to put in Mundy Park. The wildlife in the area has so little space now, and they want to take even more away. They say that the structures that need to be built do not harm or obstruct natural areas. How can that possibly be? I wonder where they plan for the people that may come to park. The parking spots and roadways are already filled to capacity when they have swim meets and soccer tournaments going on. Are they planning on bulldozing down parkland to do this? Also, with all the extra taxes and Editor fees that are being paid out now, do they really think that people can afford the almost $40 fee that adult admission would cost? A 30-person staff works at a similar facility that just opened in Maple Ridge. Shouldn’t we wait a while to see how that does, and do we need another facility the same so close in proximity? I believe that this should be voted on by the residents of Coquitlam and not just something that is sprung upon us. Michele Delville Coquitlam

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could go over the edge at any moment. And last, if they really wanted to operate like the private sector, they would consolidate all the Tri-Cities municipal political operations and fire or let go of the two-thirds of mayors and council members who would be redundant and no longer needed. This might be justification for awarding themselves and council crew such a hefty wage for their often short career. The other possibility of this self-serving thinking that shortcircuits political careers might be the fact that politicians think that if they give themselves a really big raise and then don’t do this for a while, things will blow over and settle down because the voters have poor memories or will forget before it comes time to ask for another blank cheque to spend as they see To The fit regardless of what they promise, do or say. Here’s another news flash: when you hit people in the pocketbook, even if it’s only nickels and dimes as you try to justify with the reference to the small increase for each taxpayer, the person paying doesn’t forget. Good luck on your ride into the sunset because you will most likely need the retraining allowance you so wisely voted yourself. Craig Smalley Port Moody

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Farnworth pleased by ruling that denies Pickton a new trial to be drawn from that, then that’s what we should be focusing on.” sblais@thenownews.com The Supreme Court shut the door on Pickton’s hope for an appeal last Friday, noting the “cogent evidence” against him would have For Mike Farnworth, provincial justice critic led any jury to find him guilty of murder. and MLA for Port Coquitlam, the Supreme “Certainly this was a long and difficult trial Court’s decision not to grant convicted serial — but it was also a fair one,” the ruling found. killer Robert Pickton a second trial is good “Despite the errors set out news. above, there was no miscarri“I’m pleased, like most age of justice occasioned by the people, that the appeal has been trial proceedings. dismissed and that the convic“Mr. Pickton was entitled to tion will stand,” Farnworth told the same measure of justice as The NOW. “I think for many any other person in the counpeople it’s a relief it’s over. try. He received it. He is not Hopefully it will allow many of entitled to more.” the families to be able to have Pickton, who ran his family’s closure and move on.” Dominion Avenue farm in Port Farnworth stressed, however, Coquitlam, was found guilty in that not proceeding with the December 2007 of six counts of remaining 20 counts against second-degree murder in the Pickton leaves questions unandeaths of Marnie Frey, Sereena swered — and an inquiry into Abotsway, Georgina Papin, the matter could lead to valuAndrea Joesbury, Brenda Wolfe able changes in the system. and Mona Wilson. “It was a long time from The trial lasted almost a year when women started disappearMLA Mike Farnworth and revealed some of the most ing to the discoveries at the gruesome details ever heard in Pickton farm,” he said. “I think a Canadian court. the families have a lot of questions around Pickton was originally charged with 27 the investigation: how it was done, what was counts of first-degree murder, but as court done and what was not done. There’s still a lot proceedings began, the presiding judge of questions around that. I think an inquiry quashed one count of first-degree murder and would go a long way to answering those quessevered 20 others, making way for a second tions for the families and the public. trial on the remaining counts. “But more importantly, it would look at After Pickton was found guilty on those six how we can improve the system to ensure that counts, Justice James Williams sentenced him those failures don’t ever happen again. to life in jail and ineligibility for parole for at “Part of that is looking at how the system least 25 years. worked and didn’t work, and if there’s lessons

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ort Coquitlam resident Barbara Dowding received some divine recognition last week. Dowding was one of 21 people from across Metro Vancouver to receive papal honours from Pope Benedict XVI in recognition of “long and exceptional service to the Catholic Church.” Dowding was awarded with the Benemerenti Medal, highlighting her many achievements in her devotion to her faith: she’s served as vice chancellor for the Archdiocese of Vancouver since 2004, chaired the archdiocesan 100th anniversary celebrations and the 2010 Olympic Committee and been a member of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada for more than 30 years.

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Trumpeting his work in ecology, education and preservation, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History recently selected Rod MacVicar as one of three recipients of a prestigious award. The Port Moody native was given the

Blanche Hornbeck Award for Excellence in Nature Education, recognizing his work as the director of Reed Point Marine Education Centre and the Pacific WildLife Foundation. MacVicar was also the co-founder of Mossom Creek Hatchery, and has spent more than 40 years as an educator and leader of research projects involving fish and marine mammals, as well as stewardship projects in which volunteers help restore habitat in B.C.’s coastal marine environment.

School district superintendent honoured after 34 years in field

School District 43 Supt. Tom Grant was recently recognized by a professional branding and marketing firm for his work in the education system. Grant received the nod from the Cambridge Who’s Who networking group last Thursday, recognizing his 34 years’ worth of work in the field of education. A graduate of both Simon Fraser and Western Washington universities, Grant oversees the education, health and welfare of the district’s approximately 30,000 students,

and the Cambridge accolade highlighted his “dedication, leadership and excellence in educational administration.”

Pinetree Secondary student off to informatics Olympiad

Hot on the heels of a gold medal finish overseas, Pinetree Secondary’s Robin Cheng was recently selected as one of eight participants from across Canada to participate in an upcoming math, science and computer skills competition. Cheng will take part in the International Olympiad in Informatics in Waterloo from Aug. 14 to 21. The competition’s focus centres around problem analysis, design of algorithms and data structures, programming and testing. Cheng’s addition to the team came three weeks after he claimed a gold medal as part of Canada’s entry at the 51st International Mathematical Olympiad. That competition, which was held from July 5 to 14 in Astana, Kazakhstan, featured students from 96 countries. Canada’s team came away with two golds, one silver, two bronzes and one honourable mention.

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Your BC Lions — In Their Own Words I’m a B.C. boy – born and raised in Richmond. I began playing football while attending high school at Vancouver College and continued to develop my skills during my university career at Simon Fraser. I have been a fan of the Black and Orange all my life and distinctly remember attending Lions games at BC Place in the 1980s. My brother Mark was briefly a Lion in 1990 – so football genes definitely run in my family! After 10 seasons with the Lions, I still can’t believe that I get to come to work every day and play the game I love, and I’m more determined than ever to bring the Grey Cup home to B.C. at least one more time during my career. As one of the longest-serving veterans on the team and the guy anchoring the offensive line in the centre position, I take a leadership role in the locker room and am sometimes looked to for advice by the younger players. Our team — and the O-line in particular — is like a family to me and I’m proud of my contributions in the locker room and on the field. As the second-youngest of six kids in my family, I looked up to my older siblings when I was growing up for inspiration and guidance. For that reason, I love taking part in the Lions’ community programs throughout the year, particularly the club’s Lions in the House initiative. It makes me feel proud to know that I could have a positive influence on a young person who is at a very important time in their life. As much as I love playing professional football, I believe it’s also important to give back to the community you grew up in and set a good example for the next generation. Angus Reid in action. Photo courtesy BC Lions.

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Focus turns to Victoria for youthful A’s Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com It’s a whole new season, but the Coquitlam Adanacs certainly would love nothing more than to take a page from last year and copy it. Entering tonight’s Western Lacrosse Association playoff opener in Victoria, the Adanacs are aiming to repeat the trend set a year ago when they upended the regular season champion Shamrocks in five games. Coquitlam and Victoria remain ardent rivals on the senior A circuit, with little love lost between the two organizations. No one knows that more than Adanac bench boss Neil Doddridge, a veteran of many of those battles as a former Shamrock. He’s anticipating a heated series, and is priming his youthful lineup for a tremendous experience. “It’s fun playing in Victoria,” Doddridge said. “I told the guys, ‘Take it as a positive, it’s going to be fun playing there. You’re the enemy, it’s 20 guys against 3,000.’” The first-year head coach agrees that being the underdog can be a good position, although Coquitlam appeared to have a greater mountain to climb a year ago when they took two games in Victoria. Although the Adanacs earned its playoff position on the final day of the regular season — hammering the Burnaby Lakers 17-7 on Friday to finish third overall — the Shamrocks were only second overall this season, behind New Westminster. The difference between Coquitlam and Victoria isn’t much, Doddridge said. “I like how we match up. I think we have just as much firepower on offence and I believe our defensive group is stronger than theirs, and it’s a series,” he noted. “You can teach things more in a series. There are guys on their team that have to be accountable for what they do.” The Adanacs led the league with 204 goals scored, topped by scoring champ Dane Dobbie’s 51 goals and 49 assists. Second among all scorers was linemate Cory Conway, with 35 goals and 57 helpers. It’s on defence where things get interesting. Victoria will have to slow down Dobbie, Conway and Daryl Veltman. It’s going to be a bit of a grind, Dobbie said. “It’s going to take a beating, especially against Victoria, (because) they’ve got a good solid defence,” Dobbie noted. “You have to get through the middle to score goals, so you’ve got to pay the price.” Coquitlam surrendered the second-most goals, 197, over the 18-game schedule, but Doddridge said that was more a byproduct of a new system and players growing into their roles than any defensive shortcomings. “I think we’re young. We’re young on the  CONT. ON PAGE 20, see ADANACS ...

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TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT: Coquitlam’s Ben McIntosh, rear, and Wesley Berg, right, close ranks on New Westminster’s Justin Salt during Game 1 of their B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League final. The series is tied 1-1, with Game 3 tonight (8 p.m.) at the Poirier Sport Centre.

Jr. rivals knotted in battle of B.C. crown Tom Berridge sports@thenownews.com It was the New Westminster Salmonbellies time to turn the tables on the Coquitlam Adanacs in Game 2 of the B.C. Junior Lacrosse League playoff finals. In a similar fashion to the A’s overtime win in Game 1, New Westminster broke open a tightly played Game 2 with five goals in the final period to defeat Coquitlam 9-5 at Queen’s Park Arena last Friday. The win evened the best-ofseven championship final at one game apiece.

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Game 3 is scheduled for tonight (Wednesday) at the Poirier Sport Centre. Game time is 8 p.m. The junior A Salmonbellies clawed their way back into the match after falling behind 2-0 after the opening period. Brandon Bertoia and Robert Church gave the Adanacs the lead midway through the first period, but New West responded with two quick goals to start the middle frame. The two teams traded markers and finished the second period in a 4-4 stalemate. Just as it was in Game 1, the home team ramped it up in the final period and struck quickly. Brandon Goodwin, Cody

Bremner and Keegan Bal tallied in a three-minute span early in the period to give New West the momentum it needed. Frank Scigliano made 31 stops in the Salmonbellie net to record the win. Jay Card and Goodwin wrapped up the ‘Bellies offence and made it a five-goal margin. Church tallied his hat trick in the final minute to cap the scoring. “We didn’t want to go down two games,” said Salmonbellies captain Jarrett Toll after the game. “We know they are a great team, but just knowing we can beat them is a big boost for the boys.” So too, is knowing that it will

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Douglas College softball player Laura MacMillan is in a league of her own. At 20 years of age, Coquitlam’s MacMillan is the youngest person in Canada to hold Level 4 officiating certification from the Softball Canada. This week she’s in St. John, New Brunswick to officiate at the 2010 Canadian Midget Girls Fastpitch championships, which runs now through Sunday. “It’s exciting,” said the third-year bachelor of physical education and coaching student. “Softball is a social sport and I’m looking forward to meeting and working with new people there and taking part in such a high-level competition.”

The multisport MacMillan — she also competes in soccer, judo and wrestling — first donned the umpire’s mask six years ago. “I’ve played softball since I was nine and I decided to start officiating the sports I enjoy to make a little money, since my parents didn’t want me to have a paper route,” she recalls. Like many amateur sports officials, the soft-spoken MacMillan has had her share of run-ins with irate players and coaches. “It can get pretty intense,” she says. “I’ve never had to throw anyone out of a game, but I’ve had to send grown men back to their dugouts.” MacMillan knows bringing her own level of intensity

is a big part of her job as an umpire. “You need to be decisive, have a good knowledge of all the rules, be confident and be really loud,” she says. “I love the adrenalin rush I get when making a call and getting it right.” In addition to her Maritime trip, MacMillan is looking forward to the new varsity softball season at Douglas College, where the team takes the step up to varsity. The Royals women’s softball squad begins its inaugural season in the North Division of the North West Athletics Association of Community Colleges (NWAAC) this fall, with MacMillan heading back behind the plate, this time as catcher.

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TAG THE BAG: A Port Moody baserunner beats the throw to second during a recent bantam fastball game against New West. It’s the level of play that Coquitlam’s Laura MacMillan will be watching and calling this week in New Brunswick at the nationals.

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The Tri-City Bandits are two wins away from a berth to the Presidents’ Cup championship tournament. The senior B lacrosse team kicked off the West Coast Senior Lacrosse League playoff final with a 13-7 swamping of Nanaimo, led by Jarett Dorman’s five-goal performance. Chipping in with four goals was Justin Hawksbee, while veteran Russ Heard tallied twice and set up three others. Rounding out the offence were James Abbott and Darren McEwen, while Chad Miller turned aside 43 shots. The series continues tomorrow night in Nanaimo, and returns for Game 3 on Friday, 7 p.m. at the PoCo Rec Centre. If necessary, Game 4 will be played on the Island Sunday. A fifth game, if required, would hit the floor Monday, 7 p.m. in PoCo. The Bandits advanced to the final with a 3-1 series victory over Ladner. The playoff champion will join host squad Burnaby at the Presidents Cup tourney, which runs Aug. 16 to 21 at the Bill Copeland arena.

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Port Coquitlam’s Melanie Phan and Robert Watson are off to Singapore. The pair were part of Canada’s 60-member team unveiled Tuesday for the inaugural Youth Olympic Games, which run Aug. 14 to 26. They achieved this through their hard work and accomplishments over the past year. Another local, Coquitlam’s Tory Nyhaug, had also made the cut but was left off the team

following a training injury suffered on the weekend. The 18-year-old suffered a perforated spleen in training for this week’s world junior championships in South Africa. Ranked No. 3 in the world, the BMX cyclist had been nominated earlier for the Canadian Youth Olympic team. Phan, 17, trains with the Port Moody Tae Geuk Taekwon Do Club, while Watson trains at a Richmond club.

A little Port Coquitlam content helped give the Burnaby Barracudas a boost to sweep the Simon Fraser regional water polo championships at the City Centre Aquatics Complex in Coquitlam Saturday. Reuel and Shanan D’souza each cashed in clutch goals as their respective Barracuda squads won the u-12 and u-18 divisions. In the u-12 division, Burnaby overwhelmed the opposition in round-robin play before blanking Port Moody 17-0 in the final game.

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Beauticians/ Barbers

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE for experienced Class 1 and 3 drivers with clean abstract, H2S, GODI, First Aid Tickets. Send resumes to joe—cornish@northwestel.net or fax 250-774-6248. No phone calls.

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General Employment

Kid’s Cottage Daycare Society is hiring a P/T Out of

School Care worker. Unionized position. Some split shifts may be required. Must possess valid Class 4 License. For details please visit:

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Deadline is Aug 9th, 2010

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FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

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General Employment

F/T Warehouse Worker

Needed for busy furniture wholesaler in Burnaby. Competitive pay and benefits. Heavy lifting required. Warehouse experience and/or a forklift certificate an asset. Please submit resume by fax: 604-874-7377 Or email: dchisholm @mazinfurniture.com

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

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Personal Trainer Certification Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be avail. 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education. PREFERRED PAINTING hiring F/T painter. Must have min. 3 yrs of exp. & compl. High School. $19/hr. E-resume: preferredltd@gmail.com

LABORATORY ASSISTANT Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions for the graveyard shift (11pm - 7am) in its Vancouver facility. Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs as some heavy manual labor may be required. Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided. Starting wage of approximately $13 (combination of base wage, graveyard shift premium and daily production bonus). Detail descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

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

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

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REG EGYPTIAN Native Maus, from Egypt. 11wk old bronze boy $450. 604-465-1735 JACK RUSSELL pups smooth, stubby, 1 shots, dewormed, bl/w br/w, $450. 604-701-1587

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Cats

HAVANESE X Boston Terrier 8wks 1st shot vet✔. 3 fem 3 males white & will be under 7lbs. $650 604- 727-7229.

JOURNEYMEN Plumbers, Pipe Fitters, Oil Burner Mechanics, Sheet Metal Mechanics, B-Ticketed Welders, Refrigeration Mechanics, and Apprentices in their respective fields (2nd year minimum) required for work in the NWT. Lucrative wages and benefits. Send resume to Taylor & Company Fax: (867) 874-4670 or email: jim@taylorco.ca Phone calls will not be accepted. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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SOUTH ROCK LTD. is seeking experienced roller operators, road signing crew, milling crew and other asphalt paving personnel. Fax 403-568-1327 or www.southrock.ca.

Personal Trainer Certiﬁcation

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

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PIT BULL Puppies. UKC reg. Great bloodlines. 604-240-1647. www.heavylinepitbulls.com

PUREBRED SHIH Tzu, male, 8 wks old, ready to go. 1st shots, deworming. $550. 604-588-9011

YORKIE PUPS

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6508

Apt/Condos

BBY BOSA HIGHGATE Deluxe 2 BR, 2 bath, granite/hardwood, $1295 incls parking & storage. Avail now. N/S. Pet OK. Call Dirk, 604-294-9263 or 604-612-9032

BBY, HIGHGATE. 1 BR + den. Quiet bldg. 6 appl, u/g prk. Ns/np. $1200/mo. Immed. 604-341-0361

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

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

6508

Apt/Condos

BBY, Lough Mall. 2 BR, 3rd floor, f/bath, 3 appl, new carpet, balc, gym, u/grd prkg, coin laundry. No pets. $895/mo incl hydro. Aug 1st. Nr Skytrain. View! 604-924-1933 COQ. 2 BR, 2 Bath, in ste lndry, microwave & d/w, $1250 unfurn, $1350 furn, N/s, N/p, Sept 1 or sooner, 1/2 blk to buses connecting to Skytrain & SFU, Clarke Rd/ Como Lake area. 604-813-9208

Coquitlam Centre

$200 Move In Bonus!

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

ARBOUR GREENE

CALYPSO COURT

AMBER (W)

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

552 Dansey Ave, Coq

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

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

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

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

BUCHANAN MANOR

COTTONWOOD PLAZA

1064 Howie Avenue 1 BR Apartment $750/mo. Includes heat & hot water. Near bus, shopping & school. No pets. Call:

604-931-0312

6508

Apt/Condos

Large 1 BR. @ $825. Newly renovated Incl heat, hot water & dw. 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 604-723-3885 NEW WEST. Reno’d 1 BR New Appl’s etc. No Pets, From $775 inc. HT/HW 604-724-8353 N. WEST, Lrg 1 BR $895 & 2 BR $1095, hdwd flrs, heat hot/water & cable. Cat OK. Nr transit, quiet bldg. Av now. Jim 604-728-2086

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

6508

Apt/Condos

Port Moody NEW PORT VILLAGE

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

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

604- 983- 8046

POCO 2 BR Apt, $775/mo, quiet-family complex, no pets. Please Call 604-464-0034

PT MDY, Klahanie bldg. 2 BR, top flr, 2 f/baths, 6 appl, f/p, u/g prkg, clubhouse, pool, gym. N/s, no pets. $1,350/mo + utils. Aug 1st. 604-924-0044 or 604-778-5874

KING ALBERT COURT

New Westminster

3097 Lincoln Ave/Westwood ($200 off your 1st month rent) Coquitlam, 1 Year Old Gorgeous 2 BR Condo, 3rd flr, corner unit, balc, lots of windows, (in low rise condo-4flrs) 2 secure gated u/g prkg, storage locker, approx 1000sf, inste w/d, 2 full baths, SS appls, fridge, stove, d/w, f/p, beautiful area, walk to Coq Centre Mall & transit. No Smoking, No Pets, avail August 15th, $1400/mo incls gas & hotwater, min 1 year lease. References Required. Call 604 931-4860 please leave message

office: 604 936-3907

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

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

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

NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 1 or 3 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens, Avl Aug 15, small pet ok with pet deposit.

Call 604-540-9300 CANTERBURY COURT

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ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

Age 55 or over. Beautiful view. Bach high rise apt. Close to trans & shopping. Rent incl all utils. Refs req. Contact Ana Cell: 778-859-0798 Bayside Property Services Ltd.

6515

Duplexes - Rent

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

GARDEN VILLA

Bachelors

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

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

COQ AUSTIN/MIDVALE, Newly Reno’d 5 BR Duplex, 2.5 baths, garage, lots of prkg, $2100, n/s, n/p. nr all ammens, Avail Aug 15. 604-421-4556, 604-340-2748

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

2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 1 BR & 2 BR Apartments

799

RENTALS 604-800-1619 rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

MOVE-IN BONUS CYPRESS GARDENS

1114 HOWIE ST. 1 bedrooms

starting at $805

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

RENTALS 604-800-1619 rentals@capreit.net

6508

* Newly reno’d, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amenities. * Near WC Express. * Rent incls heat, hot water, fridge, stove, priv balcony & window coverings * Laundry & Storage ea floor * No pets ✔ Wheel Chair Access

1010 6th Ave, New West

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

Managed by Colliers International

604 - 941 - 7721

604 939-0944

Apt/Condos

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

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

#304 - 1959 152nd St. Surrey

BBY, Brentwood Gate. Deluxe, new, fully furn 1 BR + den condo. f/p, SS appl, granite, u/g prkg. $1500 incl hydro/heat. Immed. n/s, n/p, 1 block to Brentwood Skytrain. 604-649-8931

Houses - Rent

4BR 2 Bath House, lrg kitch, ss appl, patio & upper deck $2200 Sept 1. 604-603-7481

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

Furnished Accommodation

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

604 420-5636

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BONSOR APTS

COQ Ctre, by schools, College, 5 BR, 2 baths, lrg yrd, storage, refs. $1700, immed. 604-939-0273

MOVING?

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.

New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6595

Shared Accommodation North Burnaby

BR & own Bath, Meal option, Sep entry bsmt. 1 stop to SFU. Suits students. NS/NP. 778-882-6618

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

COQ, L’heed Mall, room $390 share kitch, bath, w/d & incl utils. No drugs. Av. now. 604 728-2178 COQ, North Rd. Furnished 1 BR in house. Females only. $475/mo incl util. N/s, N/p. 604-939-6242 ROOM WITH a View, in a house, incls util/cbl/ph/wd, $450/mo. Avail now. N/P, 604-315-6611

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY Brentwood, 2 BR gr lev ste, shd W/D, garage. NS/NP. $1000 incls utls. Sep 1. 604-294-1317

102-120 Agnes St, N.West

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE

BBY Brantford. 2 BR bsmt ste, 4 appls, gas f/p. Refs. Sept 1. $900 + utls. NS/NP. 604-438-5463

SKYLINE TOWERS

CALL 604 525-2122

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

3 BR main flr, 1.5 baths, $1150, NS NP, nr Lougheed Mall, avail Now. call 604-518-2490

or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

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.

Coq, 600 Block Harrison. Spacious 3 BR. 4 appl. 2 baths, h/wd flrs, new paint. Fenced yard. $1795/mo + util. Small pet poss. 604-431-5939

2 BR Grd. Flr. Suite in 6 yrs old house. Share laundry. $850 + hydro. 1842 Langan Ave. Now (604) 307-9307.

Contact Natalie 778-230-9037

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6602

Suites/Partial Houses

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY EDMONDS, 1 BR $675, 2 BR $875, incls utils, n/s, n/p, Avail Immed, 604-725-7901

N. WEST. 8th Ave/2nd. Reno’d 1 BR, sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $725 incl util. Suits 1. Av Sep1. 604-524-2102

BBY S. 3 BR + fam rm, s/lev, 2 1/2 baths, 2 f/p, garage, covered deck, shrd w/d, n/s, n/p, Sep 1, $1800 + % utils. 604-433-3113

NEW WEST FURN’D 2 or 3 BR ste, top flr of home, D/W, F/P, lrg view deck. Near RCH & skytrn. $1500 incls utls, cbl, net.1 dog OK. Av Aug 26. 1-204-995-3019

BBY SOUTH 1 BR, f/p, patio, w/d, n/s, n/p, suits 1 person, Refs, $745 incl ht & h/w. 604-435-2668 BBY SOUTH, Bright, 2 BR ste in new house, laundry. Near skytrain/Metrotown. $950 incls all. NS/NP. Av Sep1. 604-779-5231 BURNABY S. Nr New West, 2 BR bsmnt ste g/l, close to school, bus, park, w/d, $950/mo + 1/3 utils, N/p N/s. Call 604-970-8232 COQ - 1501 Eagle Mountain Dr. 1100sf bsmt, priv entry, 2 bright BR, livng rm with new kitch, W/D, f/bath, cent vac, alarm, highspd net & cbl. Near bus & school. NS/ NP. Aug 1st. $1100 + 1/3 utils. 604-861-8025 or 604-941-7966

6605

Townhouses Rent

BBY NORTH 3 BR, Broadway/ Sperling, nr SFU, quiet area, ns/ np, $1650. Sep 1. 604-505-5039 PORT MOODY 3 BR T/H, $1500, nr Elgins & St Johns, w/d, priv yd, Avail Now. 778-893-5354

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.

COQ RANCH Park New 1 BR, 650sf, own w/d, f/p, f/bath, bright, quiet, prkg. $850 incls utils . Avail Sept 1. N/P & N/S. 604 830-8736

Contact 604 939-0221

COQ WEST 1 BR + Office, n/s, n/p, w/d, $875 incls utils, cbl & net, Avail Sep 1. 778-786-8012

6620

COQ WEST 3 BR upper duplex, $1100 incls utils, new paint & flrs, nr bus & schls, Avail Sep 1, n/s, n/p, shared w/d, 604-294-5501

6602

6595-10

6540

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

6522

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

Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

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

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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 neighborhood, huge yard.. $1,688/M

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

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

544 SYDNEY PLACE COQUITLAM

415 Westview St, Coq

M. RIDGE West. 2 BR Rancher, appls, lrg yard. $1100 + utls. Avail now. Near Hosp. 604-218-7660

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JUNIPER COURT

If you have a small down payment, or less than perfect credit, I have a solution for you. Call Sunny, 778-317-2272

POCO 3 BR, modern duplex, 2 baths, all appls, lrg yard, Aug 1. Pets ok. $1350. 604-807-3899

(604) 521-0311

BBY, NORTH. Clean 2 BR, g/lvl. Nr SFU. Big back yard. Nice area. Ns/np. Immed. 604-253-0168

MOVE-IN BONUS

COQ, Lough Mall. 4 BR, 2 baths. Gas f/p, W/D. N/s. New flrs/paint. $1,900 + util. Now. 778-237-2314

Al Dodimead ACD Realty

1 BR, newer appls. Available Aug 1. $625. N/S, cat ok. Lease & excl refs a must.

Professionally Managed by Colliers International

320-9th St, New West

COQ. 3BR, 2 bath, reno, large family room, fenced yard, ns, np, $2100, now, 604-761-9235

NEW WEST West End 2 BR hse, finished bsmt, nice area, garage, n/p, nr skytrain, 604-526-7749

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

VILLA MARGARETA

Houses - Rent

909 - 12th Street

Fifth Ave, New West 1 BR $735. 2 BR $915. Lrg, bright, well maint bldg. Rent includes heat, hot water & cable. N/P. Central New West.

CALL 604 519-1095

6540

Suites/Partial Houses

COQ, Westwood Plateau. Clean, spacious 2 BR, priv w/d, d/w, gas f/p, private entry & alarm. Ns/np. $895/mo incl hydro. Very nice, quiet area! Immed. 604-724-3313 MAPLE RIDGE, Central, 3 BR upper flr, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, 1500 sf, carport, d/w, sh’d W/D, nr bus, shops, ns np. $1350 incl utils. Aug 1st. 604-460-8024

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Warehouse/ Commercial

BBY 6994 Greenwood St, Brand New approx 1800sf W/H with finished office, clean, large O/H door, 3 phase power, avail Now. Call 604 929-9493 www.westrockproperty.com

COQ Unit 201-2080 Hartley Ave, 1500 sf, a/c office, reno’d, great layout, 2 washrooms, kitchen, 4 priv offices, large open area, $1000/mo + HST, gated cplex, ample prkg. 604 929-9493 www.westrockproperty.com

MAPLE RIDGE - Kanaka Crk, 1 BDRM, g/l, shared w/d, own entry, N/S, N/P $800 incl util. Aug.1/10. 604-202-7851

N WEST, Lrg 1 BR + den. Near 22 Skytrn & amens $790 incls utils /cbl. Now. ns/np. 604-710-1864

N. WEST Queensboro. Lrg 2 BR avail now, gas f/p, lrg patio/yrd. Nr bus. $850. NS/NP. 604-524-9247

7010

Personals

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

HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm Services

ALARM 604-463-7919

8060

Concrete

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

8073

Drainage

Systems Ltd.

8055

Cleaning

White Glove Residential Cleaning Service

395-6842

See our ad online at www.canpages.ca ★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ Clean to perfection, Honest, Lic & Insured, Free Window Cleaning, Call 778-840-2421

BBY, Cda Way/11 Ave. 2 BR grd/ lvl. $800/mo + sh’d util. Ns/np. Nr schools & bus. 778-552-1234

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

BBY E, 13/4th St, 2BR gl, 1200sf, priv w/d, f/yd, priv sundeck, ns/np, $900 + util, Sept 1, 604 290-2181

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

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

8075

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

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

604-916-7729 JEFF

Home Services

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8080

Electrical

8155

Landscaping

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING #1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774. GENSON ELECTRICAL Licenced & bonded. EC #102722 Ind/Comm/Res. 604-763-7021 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

Excavating

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

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

No job too big. No job too small. We keep it simple. • Full Yard Cleanup • Pruning trees, shrubs & hedges the proper way! • Planting Plan & Full Installation • Retaining walls, walkways & bed edging • Patio, Deck & Water Features • Fence Removal & Installation • Pressure Washing

Please call Sherry

604-992-6654

Landscape Technician & Cert. Arborist

8160

Lawn & Garden

Fencing/Gates

DIRECT FROM THE MILL 6x8 Fence Panels from $27, Siding, Decking, Roofing, Shed, Split Rail, etc... We Install Chain Link & Cedar Fencing. Free Est. 7753 Edmonds St, Burnaby Call 604 520-7792 Timberlandforestproducts.com

8125

Gutters

• Hedges • Pruning • Tree Trimming • Yard Renovations • Aeration & Power Raking • Lawn Maintenance • Lawn Repairs • Fencing • Pressure Washing • Retaining Walls • Windows • Residential & Strata

604-202-1956 Full Seamless Gutter Installation/Repairs Sofﬁts All jobs Guaranteed. Fully insured/WCB covered Will beat any competitors price

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

8155

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

Your first and last call for all your moving needs. Local, Provincial or National www.MontyJsMoving.com Call 604-710-5253 #1 MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604 464-5872

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

❏ SUMMER CLEAN-UP ❏ Yard Maintenance ❏ Hedge Trim ❏ Tree Pruning ❏ Lawn Cuts ❏ Weeding ❏ Retaining Walls ❏ Drainage Fully insured. Call John: 604-464-8700 or 778-867-8785 CHAFFER BEETLE. Now is the time for treatment! Landscaping, gardens & hedges. 778-885-6488

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005 $38/HR

Clogged drains, drips, garbs, installs & more, reliable! 24 hr Emergency service 778-888-9184

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

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

JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER TQ ticket. 15yr experience. Big or small jobs. 604 464 3945

8225

778.881.6096

BESTWAY PAINTING & DECORATING

Interior / Exterior • Small / Big Jobs Comm./Res. • Fully Insured AURA Stone Countertops Crown molding installation. Faux ﬁnish, staining & custom painting. $150 Off (certain restrictions apply)

John 778-881-6737

D&M PAINTING

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

604-724-3832

Power Washing

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

Residential & Strata Prompt Service. WCB Insured

604 936-2808

grantshomemaintenance@shaw.ca

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

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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

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

Adams Yard & Tree Services: Topping, Hedges, Lawns, Pruning etc. Adam 778-899-4162

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

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

604-432-1857 or 604-773-7811 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338 ★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work. Reasonable rates. 604-809-3842

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

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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

TOP Painting & Pressure Wash Res/Comm. Best Rates / Free Est Top Quality! Joe 604-782-1377

Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections

8315

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

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

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

BQR Systems Ltd.

Best Quality Rooﬁng

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604-716-5325

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Tree Services

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

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

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

8315

Tree Services

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

8335

Window Cleaning

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

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

AUTOMOTIVE

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Auto Miscellaneous

9160

Sports & Imports

$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

2007 FORD FOCUS, 2 dr h/back, 5 speed manual, silver. 27,000 km. $5,300 firm. 604-329-6225

9130

2007 VICTORY 8 Ball, 9700k. pass equip, cust windshield, shotgun pipe. $9,999. 778-240-0584

9145

Scrap Car Removal

Removal FREEScrap/Car No Wheels No Problem

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SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

2004 VW JETTA 1.9 TDI, Sport, silver, auto electronic gear, sunroof, AC, alarm, alloy wheels, chrome molding, CD player, antilock brakes, cruise control, heated mirrors & seat, full electric, tilft steering, tinted. 148,640 kms $3100. Surrey 604-357-1529

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

Family Owned & Operated

(604) 209-2026

2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $12,500. Auto, dark blue, PWR Locks/Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes. Honda Serviced. NO Accidents. 100k. Great on gas, +extras. Coq. ★ 604-868-3128 MOBILE VEHICLE INSPECTION 604-307-6781

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Vans

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

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

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Rubbish Removal

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

1996 FORD Windstar Van, 173k kms, pwr wind/drs, aircared, AC, runs well. $1,650. 604-582-5000

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Boats

BOAT, 16FT Lund Rebel, 50 hp Evenrude motor, on Ez loader trailer, lots of extras, reduced to $7600, 604-792-0579

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Motorhomes/RVs

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

1988 28FT Leisure Coach, 125K, many features & extras, Must Sell, $8,900obo, 604-855-9774

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

Additions, renovations, New construction. concrete forming and framing specialist. call 218-3064

Lake Silver Construction Flooring, tiling, drywall, painting. Free estimates. 778-388-1362 YARD CLEAN-UP, Trim/Prune hedges, pressure wash, rubbish removal, Free est. 604-710-9670

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Rubbish Removal

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

8255

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

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

Painting/ Wallpaper

Roofing

Plumbing

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

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

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

POPEYE’S MOVING

8250

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

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

QUALITY WORK. DONE RIGHT.

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

Landscaping

B&Y MOVING

• Exterior/Interior Projects • Written Warranty • Years of Experience • Fully Insured • WCB Covered Professional Crew of Ticketed Painters

COQUITLAM

Call Robert 604-844-4222 or (cell) 604-941-1618

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AAA

LANDCAPING LTD.

• Quality work • Prompt service • Fair prices • 15+ Yrs serving Coq/ PoCo/Pt Moody

604-537-4140

PRECISION PAINTING

Steve’s Gutter Cleaning & Repair from $98. Gutters vacuumed & hand cleaned. 604-524-0667

If I can’t do it It can’t be done!

Seniors Discount

8195

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

Paving/Seal Coating

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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MONTY J’S MOVING

No Job Too Big Or Too Small! www.lawnsnmore.ca

8130

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Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

8090

1 to 3 Men

8205

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

9160

1988 GMC MH 140 K, slp 6, new a/c, fridge/oven, tow pkg, stereo, exc cond $8900. 604-463-4831

Sports & Imports

2004 TOYOTA ECHO, 4 dr sedan, 5 spd manual, dark red, 95k, $5000 Firm. 604-538-9257

2005 CITATION 32.5 ft 5th wheel, 3 slide outs, island kitch, solar panel, $46,000. 604-866-9799

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Events WEDNESDAY, AUG. 4

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 11

Dogwood Pavilion presents Armi Grano Jazz Trio for a perCoquitlam Centre hosts summer drive-in movies screening formance in the Centennial Rose Garden, 624 Poirier St. One Iron Man, starting at dusk at the northeast entrance by H&M of Vancouverâ€™s premier jazz song stylists, Grano will take to the and Zellers. Admission is by $10 per-car donation to SHARE stage from 7 to 9 p.m. for one of her select shows Family and Community Services Society, and is on before heading south to Mexico once again. Tickets a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number are $11, with discounts available for members. of preferred passes are available at Guest Services. Information: www.coquitlamcentre.ca. Information: 604-927-6089. events@thenownews.com Planet Organic presents a cooking class workHyde Creek Watershed Society meets at 7:15 shop on how summer soups are a great way to p.m. at the Hyde Creek Education Centre and enjoy seasonal vegetables from 6 to 7 p.m. at 2755 Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam. Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam. Registration is Guests welcome. Information: 604-461-3474 or required. Information: 604-552-2799. www.hydecreek.org. Women Helping Others (WHO) meets from 10 a.m. to noon Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 meet at 1 p.m. in at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Widows and the McDonald Cartier Room at Dogwood Pavilion. Membership single women over 50 welcome. Information: 604-464-2058. is $10 per year. Info: Roy at 604-939-0303. Women Helping Others (WHO) meets from 10 a.m. to noon THURSDAY, AUG. 12 at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Widows and Metro Vancouver holds tours of the Coquitlam Watershed single women over 50 welcome. Information: 604-464-2058. from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. for free. Visitors can check out the THURSDAY, AUG. 5 closed watershed to see how clean, affordable and reliable Terry Fox Library presents the Super Weird Show at 3 p.m. for an afternoon of hilarious comedy and juggling with audience participation. Super Weirdo uses crystal balls, a tennis racket and six-foot ladder as props to entertain. Space is limited, so pick up your free tickets early. Info: 604-927-7999. 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: Gene at 604230-8030.

Bulletin Board

drinking water is delivered to residents. Registration required. Information: 604-432-6430 or toursreg@metrovancouver.org. 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.

FRIDAY, AUG. 6

Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 weekly social bingo at 1 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room at Dogwood Pavilion. There are 15 games, and pots range from $5 to $25. New players welcome. Information: Catherine at 604-937-7537. Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free weekly walking group for the bereaved from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants should register by calling Castine Breckwoldt at 604-949-2274. Port Moody Public Library and SHARE Family and Community Services Society host a free English practice group for informal language practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the ParkLane Room. Information: Julie Sutherland at 604-4694577.

SATURDAY, AUG. 7

Place Maillardville teams up with SHARE Family and Community Services Society to hold an English practice group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Interactive conversation group is free and open to those 19 and older. Information: Shae Viswanathan at 604-936-3900, Ext. 161 or shae.viswanathan@sharesociety.ca.

TUESDAY, AUG. 10

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

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FRIDAY, AUG. 13

Metro Vancouver holds a Bat Watch evening retreat at Minnekhada Regional Park from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. for ages six and older. Admission is $4 for children, $7.50 for adults and $20 for families. Registration is required. Info: 604-432-6359. Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 weekly social bingo at 1 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room at Dogwood Pavilion. There are 15 games, and pots range from $5 to $25. New players welcome. Information: Catherine at 604-937-7537. Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free weekly walking group for the bereaved from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants are asked to meet at the Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Road and Heritage Mountain. Registration: Castine Breckwoldt at 604-949-2274.

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The Port Coquitlam Minor Softball Association proudly acknowledges the following Sponsors for their generous support. “Community Spirit” has helped to make our 2010 Girl’s Fastpitch Softball Season a successful experience.

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Both ICBC and private insurance claims handled

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On behalf of the players, Parents, Coaches and Ofﬁcials, the Executive of the Port Coquitlam Monor Softball Association would like to say, “THANK YOU”!

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VISIT SEE EXPERIENCE TOUR

Amica at Mayfair… Luxurious, Independent Retirement Living The moment you walk into our lobby, you will not only see the difference, you will feel it. It is a feeling of luxury, of comfort, security and service that rivals a 5-star hotel. This is not your average rental retirement community. This is Amica at Mayfair; where Wellness & Vitality™ is more than a phrase, it is a positive way of living life to the fullest; with activities that strengthen the body, the mind and the spirit; and where every day is a fine dining day. Visit this Summer, move in this Fall. All-inclusive Suites starting at $1995.00 a month

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REVIEW AUGUST 2010 Highlights EVENTS & REMINDERS August 25th

Member Orientation, 4:00 to 5:00 pm

August 26th

Summer PM Networking, 5:00 to 6:30 pm SAVE THE DATE!

September 23rd

TransLink Luncheon, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm REMINDER

September 1st

Deadline - Nominations for Business Excellence Awards Watch for details on these upcoming fall events Mayor’s Coffee Talk Networking AM Governor’s Lunch ”101 Seminar” –Accounting Business Excellence, Nominees’ Luncheon

Tri-Cities Chamber hosts the Annual Mayors’ Mixer. This event, sponsored by HSBC and held at SAMZ Pub in Port Coquitlam gave a “warm” welcome to Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini, Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore and Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart. The sell-out crowd was treated to a patio BBQ, followed by an opportunity for questions to the Mayors and a great evening of mixing and mingling.

CHAIR’S REPORT Stephanie Booth Chamber Chair

Strong Business. Strong Communities. That is the Chamber tag line, and to illustrate how our members demonstrate this tag line as it relates to economic development, look no further than Metro Motors and their continual sponsorship (with the PoCo BIA) of the Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show now entering its 6th year running. The Downtown Port Coquitlam Car show provides thousands of visitors an incred-

ible opportunity to see a range of unique, vintage and custom vehicles as this year, over 300 vehicles line the downtown streets. More importantly as the streets are full of pedestrians, it is these pedestrians who frequent the downtown shops and attractions creating an economic boom for the local businesses. Metro Motors is a well-known brand name in both the Tri-Cities and the Lower Mainland and it is the Metro Motors brand name that backs a variety of initiatives most notably the Car Show and Minor Soccer. While the car show and participation in minor soccer may not sell cars (people sell cars), it’s about the brand recognition and what impact it has on our society. CHAIR’S REPORT continuted on page 3

SPORT TOURISM MAKE IT WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS Has your business beneﬁted from sport tourism this year? Recently, we witnessed two of the world’s largest sporting events; South Africa’s successful hosting of the 2010 World Cup and earlier this year, we embraced the collective celebration and nation-building that went hand-in-hand with our hosting of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. These are big events, with large scale economic and social impacts for entire nations, but sporting events of all sizes can impact local economies. This August, Coquitlam hosts the Canadian Junior Lacrosse Championship, as teams from across Canada compete for the Minto Cup. Tri-Cities hotels, restaurants and stores will see additional sales as a result of visits from four teams from across Canada, their families and many spectators. It is anticipated that this event will result in over ﬁfteen hundred night stays in the area and will likely result in an additional $150,000 in spending in our community. This is just one event, but Tri-Cities municipalities play host to a number of sports events, every year. Businesses that support the efforts of sports organizations help build successful events, but also contribute to our collective efforts to develop our local economy. We all win when we support sports tourism!! For information on this event and schedules of upcoming games, visit www.mintocup.ca

Full Event and Reminder details on page 3

More Info @ www.tricitieschamber.com

August Anniversaries 21 Years

8 Years

Re/Max All Points Realty Group

Oxford Learning Centre Redz Hair Studio & Day Spa

18 Years The Framing & Arts Centre The Wastech Services Ltd.

16 Years LCP Signal Management Inc.

15 Years Pegaz Design Ltd. dba Allegra Print & Imaging

11 Years Aesir International

9 Years Dearborn Sales Ltd. Medray Imaging

7 Years Alliance Printing Ltd. Canadian Blood Services Cariboo Motorcycles Community Volunteer Connections Re/Max Results Realty

6 Years Across Canada Vision Care Benjamin Moore Tri-City Decorating Centre Coquitlam Farmers’ Market Society West Coast Steel Ltd.

5 Years Ballistic Arts Media Studios Inc. Envision Financial Credit Union

YOUR LOCAL MARKETING EXPERTS 604.605.7023

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WELCOME To Our New Members

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

Omni Eye + Vision

Optometry (Pediatrics) Ophthalmology Amit Mathur #3 – 101 Morrissey Road Port Moody T: 778-355-8222 F: 778-355-8842 E: info@omnieye.ca W: www.omnieye.ca

Save On Laser

Laser Toner Remanufacturer and Service John McEwen #103 – 1647 Broadway Street Port Coquitlam T: 604-415-2737 F: 604-464-2704 W: www.saveonlaser.ca

Food Service Distributor Dominic Iezzi 1346 Kingsway Avenue Port Coquitlam T: 604-945-1404 F: 604-945-1399 W: www.sysco.com

Concierge / Personal Assistant Services Kirsten Johnston Coquitlam T: 604-773-7017 E: info@tri-citiesconcierge.com W: www.tri-citiesconcierge.com

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS BIO

Rick Pasin believes that we can strengthen our local economy by ensuring we have a strong and vibrant business community. He states that education must be a very important component to this goal if our cities are to continually develop a skilled local workforce, and set of entrepreneurs, capable of meeting the challenges posed by a recovering economy. To achieve these objectives Rick, as Chair of the Chamber’s 2010 Youth Entrepreneurial Committee, has recruited talented members of the Tri-Cities education and business community. Drawing on this group’s Board of Director expertise, Rick has developed a new low cost youth chamber Sprott-Shaw Community College member program, produced a Youth Committee website page (http:// www.tricitieschamber.com/educate/ youth/), and redesigned the business

Rick Pasin

tricitieschamber.com T. 604.464.2716

Tri-Cities Concierge

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resources section of the chamber’s website into a major resource of information for all business people and entrepreneurs (http://www. t r i c i t i e s c h a m b e r. co m / e d u c a te / resources/business-resources/). He is planning to launch a new youth business mentorship program this fall. Rick is a Director of Sprott-Shaw Community College (the largest and oldest private college in British Columbia), Cliff Avenue United Football Club, and the Burnaby District Youth Soccer Association. Born in Burnaby in 1970, Rick earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia and later earned his executive and teaching credentials at the UBC Sauder School of Business and Vancouver Community College. rick@mail2canada.com

10TH ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce celebrates the outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals that make our communities truly great. Nominate a deserving Tri-Cities business or individual today! www.tricitieschamber.com/call-fornominations (Deadline: September 1, 2010 at 4:30pm)

Youth can join Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce with special pricing of $60 (plus taxes) per year. Youth must be 25 younger, or have proof of enrollment in a certified BC post-secondary education institution). The Chamber has put together a program where students and youth can earn credits towards their next year’s membership by volunteering.

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August 25th

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, August 25th

4:00 to 5:00 pm Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom

August 26th

Summer PM Networking

Join us as members of the Tri-Cities Chamber of

Commerce get together for an evening of networking. All Chamber members are welcome and nonmembers are welcome to attend, when accompanied by a Chamber member. Light refreshments and appetizers will be served. Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards. Thursday,

August 26th

5:00 to 6:30 pm Hogan’s Restaurant & Lounge

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;

info@tricitieschamber.com www.tricitieschamber.com

SAVE THE DATE! September 23rd

TransLink Luncheon “Is there a silver bullet that will save the Evergreen Line?” Ian Jarvis, CEO TransLink will speak about TransLink: Business in Transition and Mayor Fassbender, Chair, TransLink Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation will discuss many aspects including the role of the Mayors’ Council.

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

J. Pearcy & Company Ltd. CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

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

This program offered by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Development for small businesses provides up to $1,500 per employee (to a maximum of $5,000 per company). Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2011, subject to availability of funding. For more information, see http://www.aved. gov.bc.ca/workplace_ training_program/ welcome.htm.

T. 604.464.2716 F. 604.464.6796 M. 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

50 Queens Street, Port Moody Cost: Members $10 per person, Future Members: $20 (prices include HST)

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

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Workplace Training for Innovation Program

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1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Cost: Free to members, RSVP required

EVENTS • August, 2010

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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is proud to have a broad membership base that includes a host of branded businesses like Metro Motors that continually support our communities in a variety of ways, keeping us strong. stephanie.booth@rbc.com

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

Tax Planning & Advice Voluntary Disclosures Bookkeeping

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Jim Pearcy, CGA

See website for more info: www.pearcyco.com

Contact Irene Barr at 604 942 6322 to view our three locations, two in Burnaby and one in Coquitlam. Three locations to serve you: HEADQUARTERS OFFICE SERVICES INC. 211-3030 Lincoln Avenue, Coquitlam

Coquitlam. Diverse by nature.

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Diverse ethnic business and residential communities shape the arts and cultural make-up of the City. Vibrant core in the ever-changing City Centre is transforming Coquitlam into a new urban centre.

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BUSINESS CENTRE SOLUTIONS AT LAKE CITY 501-3292 Production Way, Burnaby

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Natural amenities like rivers, parks and green spaces draw residential populations.

Helping Businesses Succeed For Over 25 Years

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Visit www.coquitlam.ca for more information on economic development opportunities in Coquitlam.