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Coquitlam Adanacs Mike Krgovich, left, and Garrett Stickler celebrate the club’s first Minto Cup win after downing the defending national champions, the Orangeville Northmen. A full web gallery of photos from Saturday’s game can be viewed online at www.thenownews.com.

It began with a purpose, and ended with a Minto Cup championship. Saturday’s 8-4 triumph over the Orangeville Northmen demonstrated how the Coquitlam junior Adanacs were both good followers and even better leaders. By defeating the two-time defending national champions in a 2-0 series sweep, Coquitlam ended more than 30 years of wishing, hoping and dreaming. A year’s worth of dedication, sacrifice and sweat proved to be well spent. Following the meticulous instruction of head coach Curt Malawsky, the two-time provincial champions raised the bar and set the tone in a five-game tournament march that resulted in the organization’s first national title.  CONT. ON PAGE 27, see ADANACS.

Business is split on effects of HST

Film industry sees lights, camera, more action Janaya Fuller-Evans editorial@thenownews.com B.C.’s film and TV industry is already benefiting from the introduction of the HST, according to industry representatives. While other businesses are seeing a drop in sales since the harmonized sales tax was introduced on July 1, film and television studios have noticed an increase in productions. “Since the HST was introduced, the activity of inquiries and projects landing in B.C. has increased significantly,” Ron Hrynuik, general manager of Bridge Studios, wrote in an e-mail. Because B.C. didn’t offer provincial sales tax

exemptions to studios like other provinces, productions had to pay PST on set supplies and production equipment before July. “All of the PST that the productions used to have to pay, from lumber on all the sets, equipment rentals, right to the phone and furniture rentals at our studio, is eliminated,” Hrynuik said. “They get the HST back, and that really makes a difference on productions.” While it is not clear whether the tax shift attracted new film and TV business right away, studios and equipment providers noticed a change in July. “It places us at a more competitive  CONTINUED ON PAGE 3, see HST EVENS.

Restaurateurs see profit margins eaten away John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com

The numbers vary, but the effects are the same. Two months removed from the onset of the 12-per-cent harmonized sales tax (HST), a handful of Tri-Cities restaurant owners are noticing a dip in business. Hogan’s Restaurant and Lounge owner Gary Hogan said Tuesday that his business has seen a 25-per-cent drop since the tax came into effect July 1. “It’s been tough. It’s been a very slow summer, we’re not as busy as we need to be and

I hear nothing but bad stories from people I speak to business-wise,” said Hogan, who took over the Port Moody-based business in March. “The tips are poor, and the attendance is poor.” Aside from the financial realities of the tax, Hogan said that the trickle down effect of the HST has hit consumers on another level as well. “People are unhappy and concerned, definitely. Restaurants operate on a fairly slender margin. The margins are slim and you have to be on your game to stay in this business,” Hogan said. “It pisses [customers] off philosophically at the same time as pissing them off  CONTINUED ON PAGE 3, see STAFF CUTS.

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In THE NOW News: Construction to replace Noons Creek Bridge begins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A Port Moody man dies during a workplace accident in Burnaby. . . 5 District 43 welcomes students who are new to Canada.. . . . . . . . . . . 8 West Coast Express gets seven new cars. . . . . . . 9

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Ron Hrynuik, general manager of Bridge Studios, says the film production business around the province has picked up considerably.

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HST evens the film playing field

Production companies don’t have to compete with Ontario tax credits  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.

playing field with other North American jurisdictions,” he added. Peter Leitch, chair of the Motion Picture Production Industry Association of B.C. and spokesperson for the industry, could not be reached for comment as he was on vacation. Leitch, who is the president of Mammoth Studios in Burnaby and North Shore Studios in North Vancouver, submitted a column about the HST to the Vancouver Sun on

Aug. 5. “The HST helps keep the lights on and the cameras rolling at North Shore Studios and Mammoth Studios and other locations across the province,” he wrote. “Our industry succeeds when we are in a competitive place to do business.” Previously, Ontario gave tax credits to the film industry for PST paid, he said, while B.C. did not. “It’s the smart tax for B.C. because it removes the provincial sales tax businesses used to pay at every step of

the supply chain,” Leitch wrote. “The paid PST was passed on to the consumer, embedded in the price of goods and services.” Now both provinces are on an even playing field to attract business, he added. B.C. is the third largest production centre in North America, after Los Angeles and New York, according to Leitch. “In 2009, there were more than 239 projects shot in B.C., generating more than $1.3 billion in production spend-

ing,” Leitch wrote. “More than $1 billion of that was from non-Canadian productions that chose to shoot and invest here.” The Lower Mainland is also home to the western division of a major film and television equipment supplier, William F. White. The company, based in Toronto, is Canada’s largest provider of film, TV and theatre production equipment, renting lighting and grip equipment and crystal sync generators to productions. The company also offers

specialty equipment such as cranes and camera cars. Garin Josey, director of marketing and sales at the Burnaby branch, agreed with Leitch’s assessment of the HST. “We had a number of series start up after July 1,” he said. “Whether it was just a matter of timing, I’m not sure.” The industry, which was hit hard by the recession, has responded positively to the new tax, Josey said. “It makes us more competitive,” he said. “Things are picking up.”

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financially — it’s a pretty compelling duo.” Cory Wright, president of the Wright Hospitality Group, said his three restaurants have seen about a five-per-cent decrease in sales since July 1, though he was hesitant to attribute that drop solely to the HST. “We have seen a little bit of a pullback because of it — whether it’s the bad economy or the HST, I think it’s kind of early to say what’s going to happen. But we definitely have seen a bit of a pullback for sure,” said Wright,

whose company operates Dewy’s Pub and Restaurant and the Treehouse Pub in Port Coquitlam. “I think people are starting to feel the pinch now that we’re six to eight weeks out. In the first month, it had a mental affect on people, but now they’re feeling the financial affect.” Wright said he expects the real financial implications to settle in sometime in the fall or near Christmas. That said, in the few months since the harmonized tax has come into effect, Wright has not had to reduce staffing levels.

“Because we operate at three fairly busy locations, it hasn’t affected our staffing levels yet. But come the fall, and maybe around Christmas, that’s likely when we’ll see the true results of this,” he said. “We definitely hear the stories and the complaints about the HST across the board. We absorb some of that in our costs with having tax-in pricing, so our customers see that our prices haven’t moved. It affects the company more than it affects the customer right now. But in saying that, when a family goes to Subway for example, that family is paying 12 per cent on a

meal that they use to pay five per cent on, so it’s across the board.” Elias Boutros, owner of Coquitlam’s Skewers Mediterranean Grill, said he’s heard the occasional complaint about the HST in recent months, and that the new tax often dissuades customers from ordering more than one item on his menu. “We do hear some complaints here and there,” he said Tuesday. “They look at a $30 bill and they’ve got an extra $3.60 in tax on that bill. And when they see that, then maybe they don’t buy the drink that they would normally get anymore.”

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Replacement bridge for Noons Creek now underway

Noons Creek Bridge is getting an extreme makeover. The City of Port Moody began removing the old Noons Creek Bridge, where it looked a bit more like destruction than construction. The bridge’s driving surface and supporting deck structure were removed, as they were constructed partially of creosote soaked timbers. Pedestrians and motorists at the temporary single-lane crossing were able to catch a glimpse of the bridge remnants, as deckings were piled on both sides of Noons Creek. City engineer Cory Day confirmed that the timbers were showing obvious signs of aging. “The city has definitely received every ounce of useful life from the old bridge. There’s no question that this project needed to happen,” Day said. Construction of the new bridge comes with some challenges for the estimated 10,000 drivers who commute over the crossing. A temporary single-lane bridge was completed last week, and all traffic is now being routed

over this bridge. Automatic traffic signals at the end of the work zone help ensure safe access throughout the day. While the delays will likely be minimal during the day, they do tend to increase during peak traffic flows. The city’s contractor, Graham Infrastructure, will be implementing changes to the timing of traffic signals to minimize any impact to motorists. Jeff Moi, the city transportation engineer, says that the city anticipated the traffic delays and planned for regular monitoring and adjustments required to address traffic needs. “We also plan to make additional adjustments starting next week to deal with changes in traffic flow when school starts up,” he said. Moi also warned that, “while the contractor can make small improvements, traffic is still limited to a single-lane bridge and delays are inevitable.” Next week, pile driving begins for the new steel and concrete structure forming part of the new bridge.

District finds middle school site Heritage Mountain middle school finally has a home. The new school will be built just north of Heritage Woods Secondary on the lower half of a site in Anmore. The $28-million project is slated to open in 2013. Built to a LEED gold standard, the school will accommodate 450 students. School District 43 will also

provide details on a replacement school for Moody Middle in early October, according to a press release. “We are so excited to be moving ahead with this much needed new middle school, and we look forward to beginning construction on the replacement school for Moody Middle as well,” board chair Melissa Hyndes said in

a release. The Heritage Mountain community is invited to an open house event on Sept. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Heritage Woods Secondary, located at 1300 David Ave. in Port Moody. Residents will have the opportunity to provide input and to get information from staff and consultants.

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Port Moody worker killed in construction crane accident Alfie Lau editorial@thenownews.com A 55-year-old Port Moody construction worker died in a Friday afternoon crane accident in North Burnaby. The accident occurred around 4:15 p.m. at a construction site on Dunlop Avenue, near Charles Street, not far from Aubrey Elementary. A crane operator was using a truck to deliver lumber, including a larger lumber beam, to the house under construction when the accident occurred. According to WorkSafe B.C. spokesperson Donna Freeman, as the beam was being positioned into or onto the house, the beam dropped. The construction worker was found breathing but unresponsive near the end of the crane. The operator was also thrown to the ground. The Port Moody man was taken to Vancouver General Hospital, but he died later

Friday evening. The crane operator was shaken, but sustained only minor injuries. Freeman added that another worker was hurt and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. WorkSafe B.C. will now investigate the cause of the accident. Freeman said the crane was dismantled on Saturday and taken off-site to be looked at by investigators. In addition, an independent structural engineer was scheduled to be at the site Monday to assess the extent of the damage to the house. “We can’t send our investigators into the building until we can be assured that the building is safe,” said Freeman. She added that investigators will be talking to workers and witnesses, as well as examining the equipment on the site, as they look into what caused the fatal accident. “This could take months or even years,” said Freeman. The construction site will remain closed until WorkSafe B.C. deems it safe and investigators have collected all required evidence. — With files from Postmedia Network Inc.

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Crosswalk needs lighting An open letter to the City of Coquitlam: Had an impact occurred, there is no doubt my I have phoned numerous times and, since I have daughter and I would probably not have survived. not had a response, I decided to go one step further Now when I’m at that crosswalk I pull my stroller and write our local paper. across, because most of the time the cars Going west on David Avenue there is a don’t notice me standing there. crosswalk on the left side of the road at I realize that it would be the driver's Pipeline where the cars coming have to fault, but the city should place a not only look for pedestrians, but yield crosswalk warning sign or a light above for oncoming traffic. there so that drivers are given a warning To The Editor The problem is many drivers are too that the crosswalk is approaching. busy looking for the traffic and forget This would cost the city some money; about the pedestrains. Not once, but twice I have however, a lawsuit would cost substantialy more if nearly been hit there, and the second time I had my someone gets hurt. seven-month-old daughter with me — when a van had to slam on the breaks and ended up fishtailing Cory Anderson while trying to avoid me. Coquitlam

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No tears for drunk drivers this fall

Safer roads are just around the corner. At least that’s the goal behind new drinking-and-driving legislation that will come into force in less than a month. As of Sept. 20, police in B.C. will be armed with the toughest legal tools in Canada to get impaired drivers off the roads, faster and for longer periods of time. According to Solicitor General Mike de Jong, impaired driving has been on the rise in B.C. Numbers of impaired driving charges rose 18 per cent from 2008 to 2009. This is an alarming revelation that spurred the provincial government to make it easier to remove the perpetrators from their vehicles. When the new law comes into effect, drinking drivers who fail the Criminal Code standard breath test will be immediately banned from driving for 90 days, will have their vehicle impounded for 30 days and will be fined $500 — aside from possible criminal charges that carry additional fines and potential jail terms. The new provincial legislation adds a “warning” range to the standard breathalyzer test. A reading between 0.05 and the criminally liable 0.08 will earn the errant driver a threeday driving ban and a $200 fine. Getting caught at that level more than once within five years ups the ante to a seven-day ban and $300 the second time, and a 30-day ban with a $400 fine for a third time. Research has shown that, although below the Criminal Code’s radar, drivers with breath alcohol levels between 0.05 and 0.08 per cent are seven times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than sober drivers are. That is unacceptable. That is, in fact, fatally unacceptable. There will be no tears from us for anyone who feels hard done by when they get nailed under the new law.

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Law workshop indicts court system culture A ttendance at a recent law and media workshop organized by the Law Society of B.C. proved to be an entertaining and eye-opening experience. The five panelists included two media lawyers (David Sutherland and Dan Burnett), two journalists (veteran Global BC TV reporter John Daly and Victoria Times Colonist court reporter Louise Dickson) and the indefatigable Justice Geoffrey Gaul of the Supreme Court of B.C. Gaul was the Fiona unexpected target of frustrated journalists over the issue of publication bans and the judiciary’s lack of leadership in making the court system more accessible — as the provincial government keeps promising — particularly at the court clerk’s level. In the word of one Canadian Press reporter in attendance, it was something of a “pig pile” on Gaul, who weathered the storm gracefully. But even he didn’t respond to the question as to why publication bans exist when it involves the name of a dead teen, a fact I didn’t know. Unless the parents approve it, the name is not allowed to be reported. A frustrated Daly asked: “What difference is it going to make if the name is out there?” I was long overdue for a refresher course on legal issues pertaining to the media, such as publication bans, and hearing about legal hot spots for journalists. Even though reporters believe they’ve done due diligence in researching a story, it’s always unsettling to receive — as I once did — a letter from a lawyer after a story has appeared in the paper. I dropped about five pounds in a week from that experience. A twist to suing a media outlet is a recent case of

a doctor suing sources who appeared in a CBC TV report, but not suing the CBC, presumably because it has money to mount a strong legal defence whereas the sources don’t. We were all advised to check our home insurance policy. Apparently, “personal injury” coverage also includes defamation suits; “bodily injury” policies do not. Publication bans, including the recent decision by the Supreme Court Hughes to uphold a decision to impose a blanket publication ban on bail hearings, are an obvious sore spot for journalists. It was inspiring to hear a Kamloops reporter note that he has successfully argued 10 times out of 12 to get a judge to lift a publication ban on cases he was covering. How did he do it? He researched precedents and brushed up on legal lingo — much to the chagrin of Sutherland, who joked that he was putting him out of business. As much of a sore spot as publication bans are, what was shocking to hear were reporters’ frustrations with fees, court clerks and the uneven access to public court records because a court clerk was power tripping, didn’t know their job or followed an institutional attitude to blocking access to what is public information. Say what? Here’s what Times Colonist reporter Dickson recently experienced. At a first-degree murder trial of a young man charged with killing a UVic student and shooting two others, Dickson and two other reporters could not hear what the accused said before the judge imposed his sentence. The young man was in the prisoner’s box, but did not have a

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microphone. After the sheriffs led the prisoner away, the reporters asked the court clerk to replay the 30second tape. The clerk refused, even though the Crown counsel said it was OK. “So here you have three reporters covering a jury trial in B.C. Supreme Court and when the man convicted of shooting three people finally stands up and speaks, you don’t know what he said and court staff won’t let you check the quote for accuracy,” Dickson said at the workshop. “This is the disconnect. How does that even make sense?” I suggest reading Dickson and Times Colonist colleagues Lindsay Kines and Rob Shaw’s February four-part investigation “Access Denied,” which exposes how the principle of public access to courts can be violated by the courts, their officials and staff. After reading it, write to your MLA to insist the government makes good on its promise to provide proper public access and implement a clear and consistent policy province-wide. The public needs to have confidence in the court system. Secrets don’t serve anyone. Or as Daly said: “We’re in a low-grade democracy — and it’s up to citizens to change that.” There is a small bit of good news. After intense industry lobbying, Attorney General Mike de Jong did announce to scrap the online search fees for criminal and traffic court records, which came into effective yesterday (Tuesday). Fiona Hughes is a reporter with the Vancouver Courier, The NOW’s sister paper.

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Respectful dialogue can break down stereotypes On Wednesday, July 21, with a flurry of excitement to catch up on the latest department store flyers, I ran to the front door to read the The NOW. I stopped in my tracks, instantly taken aback by the image on the front cover: In the background there was what looked like a tank; in the Hussein foreground there was what looked Janmohamed like a woman from the Muslim world wearing a long black gown and scarf, and setting the scene, what looked like screens reminding me of the kind of lattice work found in Muslim architecture. My first thought: What is this? Where is it happening? And why is this picture in The NOW? I felt my heart racing and my blood flowing faster, afraid that yet again I was seeing an off-putting representation of Muslims and the Muslim world. To make sure my personal biases were not informing my view, I showed the image to my parents and randomly to local shop keepers and people on the street. They too, initially suggested war and images of war, specifically from Afghanistan, Palestine and India. The caption revealed a scene from Leigh Square in Port Coquitlam marketing an installation examining the growing movement and impact of greening and sustainability in architecture, design and community practices — an average day at a local square in our diverse TriCities community. Go figure, eh? Even then, I am concerned. As I reflect, I ask myself why. Am I con-

ones in our homes and immediate circles of influence. It starts with a genuine curiosity and care for the success and welfare of others. It starts with mediating expectations, ideas, and views enabling access to deeper and loving places of mutual benefit, respect and peace. Definitely a tall order. Yet, in my heart, I know that with just a bit more personal and collective effort this vision is totally possible. So, may these conversations inspire loving and respectful communication. May these conversations be filled with beauty, healing and harmony. And, finally, may these conversations touch such an essential part of our being that we uncover deeper connections to the spirit, ourselves, fellow human beings and creation. And so it is.

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This July photo of an art exhibit installation at Leigh Square in Port Coquitlam has generated a lot of reactions — both positive and negative — from readers. cerned because I know what it feels like to be stared at walking down the street after Sept. 11? Am I concerned because I’m exhausted by seeing negative images on TV, magazine covers and print media without balanced depictions of the beautiful contributions of Muslim civilizations to so many areas of knowledge including science, math and art? Or does it run deeper? I don’t know. What I do know is what I felt — that feeling deep inside me to act — to act with others to break stereotypes and consciously learn about the real soul of people, communities and cul-

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Students new to Canada invited to special orientation days jmcfee@thenownews.com The countdown has begun. The first day of school is less than a week away. Many students are ready to reunite with old friends and slip into familiar routines. Yet at the same time, many recent immigrants are preparing to enter the Canadian school system for the first time. Settlement workers in School District 43 hope to smooth the transition for these newcomers. The school district is hosting information sessions on Thursday and Friday to welcome new families to the Tri“It’s pretty stressful on Cities and to introduce them to the Canadian school system. the first day of school Participants will get to when you don’t know know each other by sharing how to use [locks], so their experiences of coming to Canada. School principals we want them to and counsellors will also speak practise.” about English-as-a-second-language (ESL) programs, report Stella Chen cards, school expectations and District 43 settlement worker other important information. Families will then learn how to prepare healthy lunches to bring to school, complete with demonstrations on how to make sandwiches and sushi. Settlement worker Stella Chen said students will also have a chance to practise using locks for their lockers. “It’s pretty stressful on the first day of school when you don’t know how to use them, so we want them to practise doing it before school starts,” Chen said. Families will then tour the schools, led by student leaders who immigrated to Canada within the past several years. Chen said the eight settlement workers in District 43 help new immigrant families deal with a long list of challenges when they first arrive. “The first challenge is understanding how the school system works here and also how to communicate with teachers and

counsellors. … We help them understand this,” she said. “Also new families don’t know about the resources in the communities. We will provide them with this kind of information too.” Between August 2009 and July 2010, the school district’s settlement workers served 1,613 clients, made up of TriCities students and their families. Most of these families came from Iran, South Korea, Afghanistan, China, Russia, Mexico, Hungary, Hong Kong and Iraq. This year the settlement workers will also work with at least 15 new Bhutanese students, since seven families arrived in the Tri-Cities from refugee camps this summer. Other students can help with the transition by learning about the cultural background of their new classmates, Chen added. “It would be very helpful if they can understand the culture where the new families come from,” she said. “Then they would know when they’re behaving a certain way, it’s not that they’re rude. They just don’t understand how things work in Canada.” 09012479

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Middle school newcomers and their families are invited to attend an information session on Thursday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Banting Middle School, located at 820 Banting Dr. in Coquitlam. For secondary school newcomers, a similar event will be held Friday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Port Moody Secondary School, located at 300 Albert St. Both sessions will include a free pizza lunch. “If you know anyone who’s new here, they’re welcome to come and bring the whole family,” Chen said. Families seeking further details can obtain them in several languages. For more information in Cantonese or Mandarin, contact Chen at 604-803-8128 or schen@sd43.bc.ca. For details in Dari or Farsi, contact Soheila Soudy at 604-619-6273 or ssoudy@sd43.bc.ca. For Korean or Japanese, contact Minna Kim at 604-786-2975 or mkim@sd43.bc.ca. For Russian, contact Nina Bobrova at 604-619-6583 or nbobrova@sd43.bc.ca.

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Seven more train cars set for West Coast Express service John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com The West Coast Express will soon be able to handle an additional 2,000 riders daily. Announced last Thursday, the commuter fleet will receive an additional seven cars, two of which are expected to be in service by early September, according to TransLink spokesperson Ken Hardie. The cost of the project is about $28 million, and those costs will be shared by TransLink and the provincial and federal governments. The expansion will allow for 2,000 more riders per day and represents a 20-per-cent boost in capacity. The new addition brings the total number of cars in the fleet to 44, up from 37, and each car can accommodate 147 seated passengers with additional standing room. “Together with the federal government and TransLink, we’re improving service on West Coast Express by encouraging more people to take the train and leave their cars at home,” Transportation Minister Shirley Bond said in a press release. “This represents a strong level of co-operation between transit partners in British Columbia and it supports the provincial transit plan goals to double transit ridership and sig-

nificantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” Hardie said Tuesday that two of the seven cars have already been delivered and are undergoing testing. The five remaining cars will be brought into service by the end of the year. On top of the seven cars, the project also includes yard upgrades at the Waterfront and Mission stations to accommodate the new cars. Safety improvements will also be made, namely in the form of better crossing guards at Maple Meadows Station. “The Government of Canada is pleased to expand commuter rail service for Lower Mainland transit users by partnering with the Province of British Columbia and TransLink,” said federal Transport Minister Chuck Strahl. “These improvements, part of Canada’s economic action plan, show our government’s commitment to safe, secure and efficient travel and to building the infrastructure Canada needs for a strong future.” Established in 1995, West Coast Express has served more than 28 million riders. Daily ridership averages have doubled during that time, jumping from about 5,000 customers in 1995 to a daily average of 10,500 today. Those numbers translate into 4,300 fewer cars on the road during weekday peak periods, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 21,502 tonnes.

Search called off for missing hiker Police have suspended their search for missing hiker Tyler Wright after 12 days of unsuccessful efforts. The 35-year-old Vancouver man began a solo hike on Aug. 10 from the Boise Creek Trail area east of Squamish. He planned to meet up with friends and family in Coquitlam on Aug. 15, but he

never arrived. Searchers discovered a 15metre slide path down a rock face into a valley creek bed in the Bull Creek area last week, as well as nearby footprints. As of Saturday, searchers scoured 111 areas over 200 square kilometres of terrain on 26 routes. Crews invested more than 5,000 ground

search hours, plus additional helicopter hours, for one of B.C.’s largest-ever searches. Two search assignments in Coquitlam remain, and will be completed once the weather improves. The investigation into this missing person case will remain active, according to an RCMP press release.

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Annalysa Tylor, 12, of Coquitlam (above), sings “You Raise Me Up” at the Red Robinson’s Talent Showcase at the 100th Fair at the PNE. Samantha Sadler of Port Moody (right) dances her way to second place in the youth division. PoCo’s Christian Hurst, 11 (below), allows Alexandra, a French angora doe rabbit, to pose on his head

Clockwise from top: Candy lover Ryan Lefurgey, 10, of Port Moody explores It’s Candy Nation, the largest sugar exhibit in North America. Sarah Davis of PoCo sings her way through 100 Years of Fun Parade. Miss PNE 1991, Kim Van De Perre from Coquitlam (left), was the last person to win the Miss PNE competition, at the Fair at the PNE. Nikki Zawadzki, 9, and brother Rowan Zawadzki, 7, are fearless on the Vertigo. Coquitlam’s Philbert Simon sings “The Impossible Dream” during the talent showdown.

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Vander Zalm sings his way to first prize at PNE competition Building on the more than the $7,000 they’ve raised to date, organKurucz izers with this year’s edition of the Country Has Heart fundraising concert hope to eclipse to the $10,000 mark for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Organized by the Maple Ridge-based country band The Johnson Brothers, the show got off in the ground in 2008 as a tribute to the group members’ grandfather, noted Canadian country music luminary Elmer Tippe. This year’s show is slated for Sept. 5 at Coquitlam’s Boone County Cabaret, and the acts include Brent Lee, Todd Richard, Hayley McLean, Samantha King, The Johnson Brothers and Chad Brownlee. The fundraiser kicks off at 7 p.m. on Sept. 5, and tickets cost $15 at the door. All proceeds will be donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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Son teams up for national award

Coquitlam’s Jennifer Son and her counterparts in the Capella Trio recently came away with a third-place showing at the prestigious 2010 National Music Festival in Montreal. A cellist by trade, Son teamed up with Langley’s Aisa Sayama and Burnaby’s Henry Liao to claim the award on Aug. 14, and the trio performed music by composers Antonin Dvoràk and Paul Schoenfield, among others. Sixty young musicians from across Canada took part in the two-day event at McGill University, and each of those musicians qualified after winning a provincial or national class at one of Canada’s 230 local festivals.

Potters get cracking

The Tri City Potters will kick off their season with a group show at the Port Moody Arts Centre’s Blackberry Gallery from Sept. 9 to Oct. 9. An opening reception for the month-long show is slated for Thursday, Sept. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. Other than the show, the group will stage its first meeting of the year on Sept. 15 at Port Moody Secondary School, which is located at 300 Albert St. in Port Moody. From there, the potters will meet on the third Wednesday of each month, with meetings including speakers, demonstrations and topics of interest. For more information, see www.tricitypotters.ca.

Nickel releases Rain

Coquitlam-based composer Christopher Nickel recently released his sophomore album, entitled Rain.

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and the NFL Network. Suzanne Snizek is the newest addition to the music faculty at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts, and will begin offering private flute lessons and beginner’s flute classes for home learners this month. Currently a flute instructor at Trinity Western University, Snizek has performed with many noted symphonies across the world, including the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Harrisburg Symphony, Riverside Sinfonia, Delaware Symphony and the

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Alberta-based pop, rock and country artist Chris Ayries will bring her brand of Prairie tunes to Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre on Sept. 2. Ayries is currently promoting her debut album, Momentum, which contains influences ranging from Stevie Wonder to Stevie Nicks and Mavis Staples to Annie Lennox. Doors for Thursday’s show are at 7 p.m. and the performance gets underway at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online for $25, or through the Port Moody Arts Centre. For information, see www. chrisayries.com.

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Back to school tips to ensure students are healthy, active

ealthy habits are built by starting early. That’s why the Ministry of Education recommends parents take the following steps to ensure children learn healthy routines for the rest of their lives: • Insist that your children eat breakfast every day, as it provides fuel for the brain to learn and helps them maintain a healthy weight. • Keep nutritious foods, like cut-up vegetables and fruit, cheese sticks, low-fat yogurt and butter-free popcorn on hand to make healthy snacking easy. • If your child has anaphylaxis, co-ordinate with the school principal on an updated emergency plan that best meets your child’s needs. • Schedule regular dental and any necessary medical checkups. • Encourage your children to choose milk or water at meals instead of sugary drinks, energy drinks with excessive caffeine or pop. • Get children active through sports or go for nightly family walks or bike rides. • Develop good hand-washing habits as frequent hand-washing reduces the spread of bacterial, cold and flu viruses.

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• Include a variety of fruits and vegetables in your children’s snacks and lunches every day. • Include your child when packing lunches so they can learn to make healthy choices early on. • Help your children learn about and under-

stand Canada’s Food Guide, which encourages a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. • Take family walks with your children and, if possible, walk them to school. • Join or co-ordinate a walking school bus or bicycle train to help your children get to school safely with adult supervision. • Set up a regular teeth-brushing routine and ensure your children are brushing and flossing correctly. • Introduce your children to active games they can play on their own, like hopscotch or jumping rope. When more children are around, introduce tag, soccer or baseball.

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• Whenever possible, encourage your children to walk, ride, in-line skate or skateboard to school instead of driving them. • Suggest that your children take the dog for a walk before and after school. • Limit your children’s screen time. Explain to your children that it’s important to sit less and move more in order to stay at a healthy weight. • Continue to encourage healthy eating habits. Use Canada’s Food Guide to plan healthy meals and snacks, as they have different nutritional needs from children and adults. • Teach your children to avoid less-nutritious foods — foods high in sugar, fat and sodium, and help them learn to replace these foods with more nutritious snacks instead.  CONT. ON PAGE 13, see TEENS NEED.

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t’s that time again — as September arrives, parents and students await the beginning of the school year, and all that it entails. One back-to-school activity that few can avoid is shopping. Whether it’s in search of school uniforms, new shoes or basic school supplies, almost every family will hit the malls to get ready. “Every year I set a budget for back-to-school shopping, but it can be really tough to stick to,” says Jessica Gabriel, a mother of two school-age children. Staying on budget is not easy — but if you spend a little time planning before you

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Return to class not just for young kids Back-to-school season is drawing near, and while the advertisements might focus on new clothes for kids and the latest and greatest in school supplies, the fact is that many adults consider this time of year the time to make life changes and learn new skills. The aspiration to enrich one’s life is a part of a trend identified in a survey conducted by American Express Canada. According to the survey, Canadians polled found personal fulfillment through learning new activities such as speaking a new

language (32 per cent), taking a cooking class (22 per cent) or writing a book or novel (29 per cent). These Canadians who are committed to living life to its fullest are seen as “potentialists,” people who seek new experiences in life that allow them to fulfill personal goals and passions. “Studying a new language, embarking on a new activity like rock climbing or learning a new skill like photography, are some examples of the many ways that Canadian potentialists are engaging in

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Drama, dance and more this fall Place des Arts is once again extending its reach across the community for the upcoming fall season, offering up drama and dance classes this month at its satellite location at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre. Drama teacher James O’Shea will head up the improv instant theatre class for seven- to 11-year-olds, drama club for 12- to 17-yearolds and circus arts for nineto 15-year-olds. A professional playwright and teacher, O’Shea received his master of philosophy in theatre studies from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. He will lead classes on Wednesdays. Fellow drama teacher Kristen Pickell will be the centre’s instructor for lyrical dance (for those 13 years and up), tap dance (four and a half to 11 years), tiny tutus (preballet) for four- to five-yearolds, creative movement for five- to eight-year-olds, jazz dance for seven- to 11-yearolds and pilates mat for those

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mily Nicole has become one to watch out for. The 15-year-old Coquitlam resident and Terry Fox Secondary student is quickly climbing her way to stardom, having landed the role of lead female heart throb in Faber Drive’s newest video release “You and I Tonight.” ‘’One of my agents submitted my picture.” said Nicole. “It actually went through a group of people first and they chose their top picks, then it went to the band for the final decision. “Faber told me when he saw my picture he knew that I was the girl. It was, and is, such a blessing.’’ She signed with an agent last year, and has since been spreading her wings in acting and

modelling. She has since been walking the runways at events such as the Canadian Country Music Awards gala, Vancouver Fashion Week, Vancouver Music and Fashion Festival as well as for various fashion designers like Jacqueline Conoir. Her experience at such a young age has captured the attention of international modelling agencies in Toronto, Seattle and New York. “Keeping a positive attitude about things not only helps yourself enjoy the time you spend in the industry but also those around you. You may work in unfavourable environments, but a positive attitude makes it more bearable for everyone,” she said.

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Open house offers a bit of everything for all artistic stripes John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Place des Arts will kick off its fall season with a free family open house on Sept. 11. Slated from 2 to 4 p.m., the day will feature a number of free, hands on demonstrations: Musical Tots with Andi Higgs, Musical Rainbow with Mr. I., Music for Young Children with Cindy Sletmoen, drama activity with theatre pro James O’Shea, and Kenten Bowick’s take on the world of cartooning.

David Robinson, a new pottery teacher at Place des Arts, will demonstrate various ceramic arts techniques and Amanda Maxwell will showcase her wire crochet jewelry making. Fibre arts teachers Irene Weisner and Catherine Dumaine will demonstrate weaving, spinning, felting and other fibre art techniques. Dance and movement teacher Kristen Pickell will also offer up free tutorials during the afternoon. A number of door prizes will also be handed out, including season’s passes to Place des Arts’ faculty concerts and

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Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club meets at 7 p.m. in the McGee Room of Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. Stamp evaluations, purchase, sales and trades available. Visitors of all ages welcome. Information: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306. 754 Phoenix Air Cadets holds a registration night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Moody Elementary School. Prospective cadets are asked to come with a parent or guardian and bring photo identification and Care Card. Space is limited. Information: 604-936-8211. Tri-Cities Early Psychosis Support (TRICEPS) meets from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Parklane Room of Eagle Ridge Hospital. Parents, spouses and adult siblings of family members who have been diagnosed with psychosis are welcome to attend. SHARE alcohol and drug program staff kicks off its weekly education series with a discussion on use, misuse and abuse from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Program is free. Information: 604-936-3900. 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: 604464-2058.  CONTINUED ON PAGE 24.

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“Curt (Malawsky) had us working like a machine,” Nic Bilic said. “Every game in the tournament was an investment — every game, every shift, every slash. We just gave 100 per cent every shift and it paid off for us.” The two teams began Saturday cautiously, with the Adanacs edging ahead 2-1 on Ben McIntosh’s in-tight shot with two seconds left in the first period. Mark Matthews upped Coquitlam’s lead early in the second, but Orangeville cashed in a pair of special teams tallies — a powerplay goal by Rob Hellyer and a shorthanded effort from Jeremy Noble — to draw even with five minutes to play in the middle stanza. But with less than two minutes left in the frame, McIntosh converted a centering pass from Simon Giourmetakis to retake the lead. McIntosh would then kick off the third period by cashing in another nice setup, this time from Wesley Berg, for a 5-3 advantage. Calling on their multiple Minto Cup experience, the Northmen managed to pull within one when Noble notched his seventh of the tournament Behind a superlative performance by netminder Dan Lewis, Coquitlam clung to a one-goal lead until a dramatic momentum-changing marker by Garrett McIntosh deflated Ontario’s attack. Riley Loewen, Ben McIntosh and Matthews silenced the Northmen’s comeback hopes. The crew of 26 players flooded the Poirier Sports Centre’s main rink following the final whistle that clinched a 2-0 sweep, exchanging broad smiles, loud cheers and some tears. “You don’t understand what this means,” said a hoarse Malawsky after the final victory. “Coquitlam’s in my blood, I won a couple cups in Burnaby and they felt good but this is special. This is for the community. This is for every single junior Adanac who ever played, myself included.” Matthews, who finished with a tourney-high 27 points in five games, said the defence and Lewis rose to the occasion. “We were shaky before the game and Curt settled us down. Our  CONT. ON P. 29, see A’S ACHIEVE...

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CHAMPIONSHIP FOCUS: Coquitlam Adanacs’ netminder Dan Lewis slides across to stop Brandon Ivey’s point-blank shot during the third period of Saturday’s Minto Cup final. Lewis ended up making 40 saves en route to an 8-4 championship triumph. See page 29 for more photos.

Hard choices lead to momentous Minto Stories by Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com As fate would have it, Ken Wood’s celebration of the Minto Cup championship will extend to Disneyland. The Coquitlam junior Adanacs general manager had scheduled a vacation with his wife long before the outcome of a long and sometimes arduous season came to a close. While Wood had complete confidence in his players and coach Curt Malawsky, at no time would the selfdescribed worrier have predicted that a Minto Cup was a lock. Following Saturday’s clinching victory, an 8-4 win over the Orangeville Northmen at the Poirier Sports Centre, Wood talked about the year-long journey to a championship while en route to Walt Disney’s amusement park. “I’m still flying on the moon, it’s almost surreal because you go from talking about putting a team together to challenge and win a Minto Cup, and then it happens,” Wood said. “I’m still waiting for someone to pinch me.” The fedora-wearing Wood, who has

been general manager of the lacrosse club for the past six years, took the main step to a championship following the Adanacs early elimination from the 2009 Minto Cup. What he did then raised a lot of eyebrows, and Wood expected to face some questions. He didn’t know that the questions and criticism would cut so deep. “It was the biggest, boldest move that had to be done, but it was also the toughest,” Wood said of firing head coach Dan Perreault and his staff last October, and replacing them with Curt Malawsky. “As far as I’m concerned, that was the start of this, we had gone as far as we could and needed a change… It needed to be done.” Perreault had spearheaded a major resurgence in Adanac fortunes over three seasons to where they were the two-time regular season champions. The Coquitlam resident had also coached many of the current junior Adanacs through minor lacrosse, crafting many of the conditions that led to Saturday’s historic win. But it was evident to Wood that after last year’s one-sided 16-8 loss to the Northmen, a different approach was

needed. Guaranteed a berth into the national tournament as the host team, Wood wanted someone with championship knowledge and experience who could bring it all home. Enter Malawsky. The longtime lacrosse all star had co-coached the last B.C. team — Burnaby — to back-to-back Minto titles in 2004-05. As a player, Malawsky has won both Mann and National Lacrosse League crowns. Equally as important, the Coquitlam minor product was available and interested. The 40-year-old had a fire for winning that few could equal. Malawsky commanded a great deal of respect and admiration, for whom players would move across the country to play for. It resulted in acquiring 20-year-old Ontario all-star Mark Matthews, who went on to post 100 points over 17 regular and league playoff games, and finished with a tourney-high 27 points in five games. Wood also locked up key support players Simon Giourmetakis of Alberta and Burnaby’s Nic Bilic and Riley Loewen. Wood admits that he paid a price for replacing Perreault — his reputation

took a hit and a couple of firm friendships were shattered. Saturday’s win could only repair one. The validation of a victory doesn’t paper over the cost, he admits. “That’s a part that people don’t understand, that the comments to me and of me, that I was cold and calculating, did (hurt),” he said. “I liked those guys very much, we were a team for three years, but I just knew that to get to the next level we had to go in another direction. “Curt proved it again. He’s the guy who is most focused, most dedicated to winning and who would prepare the guys for the long battles ahead.” While he can now look back over those difficult times as a test of fire, the Adanac GM said a Minto Cup is just the first step. Winning one breeds hunger for another. “Right now we’ll take some time to settle down, enjoy this for a bit. What we just did was something historic for the city of Coquitlam, and lacrosse in Coquitlam. “There are no changes planned in our goals — we want to win another (Minto).”

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Exhibition wins provide early hope for Express Coquitlam to host Decisions, decisions, decisions. The players have tried to make first-year head coach Jon Calvano’s decisions difficult through the first week of training camp for the Coquitlam Express. The junior A hockey club has whittled down the numbers from 60 eager players to 29 skaters and five goalies heading into last night’s exhibition test against the Langley Chiefs (past NOW deadline). That number will be reduced some more following three other games over the next three days — tonight, 7 p.m. in South Surrey, tomorrow, 7 p.m. against Langley at the Burnaby Winter Club, and 7 p.m. Friday at the Poirier Sports Centre’s rec rink against Simon Fraser University. “We have some talented forKevin Hill/NOW wards and saw some nice goals scored, and the goalies we have IN ALONE: The Coquitlam Express training camp continues this week, where players continue to are pushing hard. We’re pleased battle for ice time and a roster spot. The team won a pair of exhibition tests on the weekend. with the level of talent we’re slippery in the corners. I have to Djordie Leposavic. Mark Begert. Turning in solid seeing,” Calvano said Tuesday. Sunday was also the first oppor- contain the smaller guys.” work between the pipes were Tyler The club kicked off the exhibReturning netminder Robin tunity for Western Hockey League Last and Ben Kantor. ition season on Saturday with Billingham split duties with Luke veteran and Coquitlam blueliner A day later in Coquitlam, vetera 4-3 victory over Powell River, Hernandez, with the latter keepRiley McIntosh to size up the junans Garrick Perry and Brad Reid where the line of Alex Petan, Paul ing the Eagles off the score sheet ior A competition. were prominent in a 4-2 doubling DeJersey and Malcolm McKinney over his 30 minutes. “The hockey’s a little different, of Surrey. provided some offensive punch. “Goaltending is a big piece to The linemates both scored once the guys are a lot smaller,” the Petan and McKinney tallied in the team, it’s always the tough6’5, 205-pound McIntosh said. and set up another and worked the first period, as did Ontario est position to fill,” Calvano said. “I’m use to checking a lot bigwell with winger Jason Grecica. import Massimo Lamacchia. “The five (remaining) are making ger guys but these guys are a lot Other goals were provided by The game-winning goal came a good case.” quicker and seem to be a little Destry Straight and defenceman off the stick of rookie blueliner

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defence played unbelievable, (and) I owe this entire Minto Cup to Dan Lewis,” Matthews said. “He played the tournament of his life, the game of his life. All I can say is Dan Lewis.” In Game 1, the 21-year-old backstop blocked 31 shots and helped the Adanacs erase a 5-4 deficit, as Coquitlam scored the game’s final five goals over 40 minutes. “My defence really did a great job,” Lewis said. “Those 44 shots (Saturday), there were some good chances but from the outside I had a long time to see them.” Ben McIntosh led all scorers with 12 goals over five games, finishing with 23 points. Robert Church, voted the Most Valuable Player by a committee of lacrosse executives, chipped in six goals and 17 assists. Noting his squad’s inability to put up a lot of points against the

Adanacs, Orangeville coach Matt Sawyer said it wasn’t through a lack of trying. “We were in a do-or-die situation,” Sawyer said. “Our effort was certainly there but we were playing a heckuva team. Coquitlam built a really good team this year and we’re sorry we couldn’t have given them a bit better of a run.” The Adanacs organization, which had competed in five previous Minto Cup championships over a span of 33 years, will now focus on defending that crown next year in Okotoks. If anything, the club will come to the floor with the confidence of a champion and the momentum that comes with it. “We knew we can take momentum and grab it, I thought we had the momentum all year long,” said Malawsky.

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PURPLE REIGN: The Coquitlam junior Adanacs proved unstoppable in their pursuit of a Minto Cup title. At top left, the A’s Robert Church, tourney MVP, stays wide of Orangeville’s Brad Gillies; top right, the team celebrates a goal in Game Two; above right, the A’s Nic Bilic and Travis Cornwall surround Orangeville’s Brandon Ivey; bottom right, Wes Berg battles the Northmen’s Glen Bryan; and below, captain Matt Beers kisses the 109-year-old cup.

-- with files from Tom Berridge, Burnaby NOW sports editor.

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INDEX Community Notices ....................................1000 Family Announcements ...........................1119 Employment..........................................................1200 Education .................................................................1400 Special Occasions...........................................1600 Marketplace ..........................................................2000 Children ......................................................................3000 Pets & Livestock ...............................................3500 Health............................................................................4000 Travel & Recreation ......................................4500 Business & Finance .......................................5000 Legals ............................................................................5500 Real Estate ..............................................................6000 Rentals .........................................................................6500 Personals ...................................................................7000 Service Directory .............................................8000 Transportation ....................................................9000

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Announcements

Kerrisdale Antiques Fair

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Announcements

ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS! If you received the CEP (Common Experience Payment), you may be eligible for further cash compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877-988-1145 now. Free service!

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Lost & Found

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Personal Messages

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Announcements

754 PHOENIX SQUADRON ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS REGISTRATION FOR THE 2010-2011 TRAINING YEAR BEGINS SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2010

Are you interested in adventure, gliding, power flying and fun? Do you like biathlon, robotics, band, effective speaking scuba diving and singing? If you do, then 754 Phoenix Air Cadets is for you! The aim of this diverse youth group is to develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership; promote physical fitness, and stimulate an interest in the activities of the Canadian Forces. This program is for boys and girls age 12-18 To apply simply attend with your parent or guardian at Moody Elementary School, 2717 St. Johns Street Wednesday evenings from September 8th to Oct 27th at 6:30pm. For further information please call the squadron office at: 604-936-8211

EMPLOYMENT

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General Employment

GRANT PRODUCTION TESTING requires Supervisors, Night Operators, Operators, immediately for Grande Prairie and Red Deer area. Must have valid drivers licence and pass drug test. Excellent wages and benefits. Forward resume to: Fax 780-539-3008 or email: cbean@grantpts.com.

Amazing Opportunity!

Up to $800/week, no commission, benefits available. Promotion company is gearing up for its busiest time of year. We offer full paid training, and a fast paced environment. Tons of advancement and travel opportunities! Must like music & work well with the opposite sex. Call today for an interview.

Mindi, 604-777-2195

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General Employment

EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits, RRSP bonuses. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours NE of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR

positions available in Delta. Bright modern factory. Excellent working conditions. Full time 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri. Fax resume 604-940-3246 or www.fastlimited.com

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EXPERIENCED MOBILE Radio Technician wanted for busy twoway radio shop in Slave Lake Alberta. Must know radio, repeaters, boosters. Call Evan 780-805-5151 evan@snipercom.com. SERVICE MANAGER REQUIRED - Bannister GM is a busy Alberta GM dealership. Candidate must be industry experienced, possess leadership skills, hands on, organized, and time efficient. Customer oriented and team builder skills a must. Fax resume to 780-723-6553. Email: chadb@bannisteredson.com.

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Sushi Itshoni

Is looking for a F/T Exp. Cook for Japanese Cuisine, minimum 3 yrs experience. Completion of high school, handle raw fish & seafood, plan menu, prep. & cook, oversee quality & portion control, work with minimum supervision. Train staff in preperation & cooking knowledge of kitchen equipment, speaking Korean is an asset. Permament F/T. $19/hr, 40hrs/wk. Please email resume: itshoni@gmail.com or send to: #550-329 North Road, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6Z2

1266 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.

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FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certiﬁed & experienced • Union Wages & Beneﬁts Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

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Hotel Restaurant

MY GREEK TAVERNA Reqs exp’d F/T Cook. Competitive Wage, benefits & Training. Send resume at savaskalpidis@yahoo.ca WATERFRONT RESORT in Tofino seeks management couple. Exc salary + accomodations & bonus package. Exp preferred. Call 250-266-1711 or email: emilkulcsar@yahoo.ca

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Medical/Dental

Medical Office Trainees Needed

Doctors & Hospitals need Medical Administrative & Medical Office Staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Training & Job Placement is also available

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Office Personnel

OFFICE POSITION

available at busy service company in Maple Ridge. 50+ wpm. General office duties & dispatching. Starts at $12/hour. F/t but must be flexible with hours & days required. Send resume attn Chris, fax 604-460-4423 or email vancouverrr@gmail.com

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Resumes

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Trades/Technical

BUCHANAN LUMBER Truck Shop, High Prairie, Alberta. Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic/ Shop Foreman. Must be a team player. Have completed an apprenticeship truck and transport trade certification. Supervisor experience would be an asset. A competitive wage and benefit package is offered. Address: P.O. Box 38, High Prairie, AB, T0G 1E0. Fax resume to 780-523-5910. Only those of interest will be contacted. MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN FOR Polaris, Mercury, Argo Dealership. Whitehorse, Yukon. Full Time $24.00- $26.00 per hour D.O.E. Fax resume 867-668-2428 or call Chris @ Checkered Flag Recreation 867-633-2627.

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P/T - Coquitlam F/T - Vancouver, Coquitlam & Poco We are seeking energetic, motivated individuals to join our team. Our staff are sales focused and have superior customer service and communication skills. If you have a strong drive to succeed, and are interested in working for a company that offers its employees the opportunity for career advancement, we would love to hear from you. Please send your cover letter and resume to: careers@mapleleafstorage.com www.mapleleafstorage.com

Access our employment resources

Professional Soccer Coach Calgary based sport consulting company is seeking a full time professional Soccer Coach to work with high performance grade 7-12 athletes both in the classroom and in a training environment. Responsibilities also include the design and delivery of development programs to the local soccer community. Qualiﬁcations for this career choice include: Post secondary education, experience working with young aspiring athletes in developing their indoor and outdoor game, administrative abilities and a professional, ethical and entrepreneurial spirit. If you are interested in this unique employment opportunity in Calgary, please email your resume to: resumes@nationalsportacademy.com on or before September 7, 2010.

“To inspire passion for the game of soccer while developing character for the game of life!”

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#109 – 1015 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam (604) 933-1200 (between Nelson and Blue Mountain)

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

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We have positions open working with children and adolescents who have Autism, brain injury or related disorders. Hours vary, but often are before or after school. Must have a diploma in human, education or social services, preferably with a focus on behaviour. Experience with challenging behaviours an asset. Must have own car and complete a criminal record search. In-house staff development is available for successful candidates.

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EDUCATION

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Like puzzles? Then you'll love Sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your Sudoku savvy to the test!

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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Cats

RAGDOLL KITTENS, males, vet check, 1 vac. dewormed, parents Sealpoints, $350, 604-850-7471

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Dogs

BOUVIER, brindle male, 3 m.o., CKC reg, health guar, shots, vet chk. Exc w/babies, 604-996-7368 MALTESE PUPS, 2 m’s, trained, 3.5 mths, vet ✔ 1st shots, fam raised, ready to go. 604-464-5077

RAGDOLLS & Domestic Kittens, $100-$500. 604 590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

Dogs

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Dogs

4 TOY Australian Shepherd pups 2/merles 2/ tri parents to view 604.799.3324/ $750 - $950 cowgirl555520@rocketmail.com

ALL SMALL breed pups local & on shedding $350+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

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Appliances

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Fridge $200 • Stove $150 Washer $175 • Dryer $150

604-306-5134 Warranty & Delivery Removal Available

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1. Fishhook point 5. Golfer Norman 9. S. China seaport 14. Colorless compound 15. Helicopter 16. Like an old woman 17. Complex quantities 18. Swedish rock group 19. Matador injury 20. It’s capital is Wellington 23. Worldly rather than spiritual 24. No (Scottish) 25. Having ﬂavor

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28. Those easily cheated 32. ____ Ladd, actor 33. Take hold of (Brit.) 35. He played Gordon Hathaway 36. Nostrils 38. Make a mistake 39. Strike with fear 41. Consumed 42. Place in line 44. W. Rumanian city 45. Supply with air 47. Extreme happiness 48. Indian arrowroot 27. Small sharp fruit knife 28. Asteroid 3228 ___ 29. Lake in No. Finland 30. Jaguarondis 31. Plant sources 33. Six (Spanish) 34. Bulky grayish-brown eagle 37. Satisﬁes to excess 40. Annual timetable 43. Slant away from vertical 46. From each one 47. Characters in one inch of tape 49. A tributary of the Rio Grande 50. A representation of a person 52. Make secure by lashing

49. Smoking implement 51. Bond author 55. Emotionally distressed 58. Cape near Lisbon 59. Aba ____ Honeymoon 62. Add piquancy 63. Highly excited 64. Longest division of geological time 65. Niches 66. Hold a position 67. Indian musical genre 53. Trademark 54. Mother of Cronus 55. ___ Today: newspaper 56. Worthless ideas 57. Type genus of the Suidae 60. Cranberry ﬁeld 61. Am. Nurses Assoc. (abbr.)

Food Products

BLUEBERRIES. NO spray. U-Pick/Orders. 349 Prairie Ave. Port Coq. 10-5pm. 604-240-1647

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For Sale Miscellaneous

CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591

LARGE DOG KENNEL FOR SALE $60. 604-946-9612

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Furniture

BEST Deal Restwell Matt Sets. Full wrty, Dble $319. Queen $339 King $559. Will deliver. 722-3636 COMPUTER DESK, $40 obo. Call 778-846-5275

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MINIATURE SCHNAUZERS Male. Ready to go! $650 firm. 604-591-2137

$275 $395 $275 $395 $395

778-552-5366 or 778-298-5758 778-552-5366 or 778-298-5758 Mon-Sat 11:30-6:30/Sun 12-6

PB HAVANESE & Havanese X pups, 8weeks, vaccinated, dew, $675/$875. Call 778-881-5966

Mon-Sat 11-7/Sun - Free Delivery - 12-6

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

Lumber/Building Supplies

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

LOVE! MONEY! LIFE! #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 CreditCards/Deposit $3.19/min 18+ 1-900-783-3800 www.mysticalconnections.ca

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PUREBRED BLUE pitbulls $1000. Very healthy with first shots Ph: 604-584-7885.

RARE! CHOCOLATE, Blue, cream & brindle. French Bulldogs, Reserve now! 604-802-6934

Business Services

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MAREMMA PUPS for sale; working parents; 5 males, 3 females; $450 ph. 604-823-4797

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SPECIALS *** ******SPECIALS *** Shihtzu-Poodle X $275

Shihtzu-Poodle X Yorkie-Poo Maltese-Pekingese X Shihtzu $495 Pomeranian Registered, M/F Yorkie-Poo

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Financial Services

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YORKIE SHIH TZU, male, 9 weeks old, vet✔, shots/ dewormed, $525. 604-904-9280

Franchises/ Business Opps

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com COMMISSION TRAVELONLY has 500 agents across Canada. Business opportunities with low investment, unlimited income potential, generous tax/travel benefits. Run your travel company, full-time, part-time from home. Register for FREE seminar, www.travelonly.ca, 1-800-608-1117, Ext. 2020.

Wanted to Buy

CASH FOR: Tools, collectibles, toys, antiques, estates, art, junk boxes, misc stuff. Jim, 936-8583

Furniture

★LIQUIDATION SALE★

Top Notch USED FURNITURE Just arrived from the PACIFIC PALISADES HOTEL Any Any Size Size Mattress Mattress $99, $99, Headboards Headboards $50,Nite $50,Nite Tables Tables $50, $50, Dressers Dressers $100,Sofa $100,Sofa Beds Beds $200, $200, Banquet Banquet Chairs Chairs $15, $15, Lamps $20, TV’s $30, Armoires $100, Drapes $30 Lamps $20, TV’s $30, Armoires $100, Drapes $30 Mini-bars Mini-bars $40 $40 ...and ...and much much more! more! 250 250 Terminal Terminal Ave Ave @ @ Main Main St, St, Vancouver Vancouver Hours: Mon to Fri 9-5 +Sat Hours: Mon to Fri 9-5 +Sat 10-2 10-2 Visit Visit ★ANIZCO ★ANIZCO ★Liquidators ★Liquidators

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Agents

NEED A MORTGAGE 1st and 2nd Mortgages, Self Employed, Refinancing, Forclosures, Low Rates. 604-629-8628 www.Mazuma.ca

Real Estate Services

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Residential/Commercial

NON-BANK NON-DEALER Independent Financing Options 604-309-6278 Verico Paragon Mortgage Group Inc www.LendLease.ca ★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598 WE BUY HOMES IN ANY CONDITION NO SIGNS OR OPEN HOUSES Call 604- 250-9007 www.t-rahproperties.com

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

GAS STATION & Garage. Well established, very successful. Serious inquiries only . 604-724-4848

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Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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Houses - Sale

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Chilliwack Promontory 4500sf 5br 5ba home, 2 bsmt suites, $619K 824-9700 id5206 Coquitlam 10,000sf lot w/1000sf 3br 2ba home, outbuilding $440K 778-859-0717 id4272 Langley renovated top floor 1161sf 2br 2ba condo, view $293K 778-996-3444 id5179 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $440Kobo 722-3996 id4694 Mission, Owner Retiring, profitable framing store & gallery $47,000 826-7993 id5176 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $499,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Guildford bargain, huge spotless 1227sf 2br 2ba condo $235,900 589-6265 id5213

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6020-20

Mission

MISSION, BY OWNER, Reno’d2 ste’s, 1900 sqft, 6100 sqft lot, Rent $1000 per side, $299,000. Call Kelly 604-418-3162

6030

Lots & Acreage

Expired Listing, No Equity, High Pymts?

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT. $75,000 in services paid! 33’ x 130’. New Westminster. No HST! $325,888. Call 604-726-0677.

6065

Recreation Property

MT. BAKER SKI AREA. 2 cabins, 1 property. Rent one, use one. Gated community w/ amenities. 35 min. from border $399,500 U.S. Maryann Angus 360-224-6704 www.mymtbakerhome.com

RENTALS

6508

Apt/Condos

2 BR, 2 ba, den, granite, 7 appls vaulted ceil., incl fp, dw 1000sf, balc $1350 Sry, 604-781-5965

MOVE-IN BONUS 544 SYDNEY PLACE COQUITLAM

Bach, 1 & 2 bdrms. starting at

799

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

RENTALS 604-931-3273 rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

6508

Apt/Condos

AMAZING 2 BDRM, 2bth + den * Rent-to-Own * Cora Towers, close to shops/transit. Low Down. Call Dave (604) 787-1413 to view. BBY, 2 BR Apt, cls to school and Lougheed Mall, newly reno’d kitch & bath, N/s, N/p, Avail Sept 1, $1150/mo. Call 604-420-7023.

BBY, Brentwood. Big 1 BR. $750 incl ht & h/w. Quiet, adult-oriented building. Ns/np. 604-841-6984 BBY LGHEED Mall, 1 BR View condo, 8th flr, storage, reno’d. Indoor Pool, Gym. Avail now. $1050 incls utls. 604-944-8881

6508

Apt/Condos

410-3250 St. John St 2BR 2 bath faces east, 767sf, balc. 2 prkg, locker, lease, np, np, $1350. now Eric K. 604-723-7368 Prop. Mngt. 2 BR+DEN, Fireplace, all appliances, W/D, HW flooring, 2 secure parking, WO facility in complex. Yearly lease. $1600.00/mo. 604-999-7005 BBY METROTOWN 1 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-788-1867

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

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

BBY METROTOWN 1 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-994-2334 COQ. L’heed mall. Lrg 1 BR, stor, u/g prkg. NS/NP. suits 1. $700. incl ht & h/w, Sep 1. 604-537-7120

COQ. 1 BR, $750. 2 BR, $850, 3 BR, $1050. Sept 1. Incl d/w, ht, prkg. 604-523-9950 or 521-8249

COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

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

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq

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

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

AMBER (W)

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

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

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

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

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

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

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

Apt/Condos

KING ALBERT COURT

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

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

MASSEY PLACE

604 939-0944 2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 1 BR & 2 BR Apartments

* 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

604 - 941 - 7721

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.

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

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

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

www.masseyplace.com

NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 1, 2 or 3 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens, Avl Sept 1, small pet ok with pet deposit.

Call 604-540-9300

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

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

6515

Duplexes - Rent

COQ, MUNDY Park. lrg 2 BR, lower lvl, 5 appl, carport. $995 incl util. Ns/Np, Sep 1. 604-291-2090

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

Houses - Rent

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 Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

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Miscellaneous Rentals

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

6590

Rooms

BBY DEER LAKE, Room avail Immed, ns/np, utils incls, bath rm, w/d, cooking, Burris & Cda Way, 604-782-4904 weekdays aft 4pm

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-15

South Burnaby

1 BR in 3 BR hse, nr Highgate Mall, Metrotown & skytrain, n/s, n/p, $650, Immed, 604-431-7777

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

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

COQ West, 3 BR Semi-detached hse, 2.5 baths, lam/tile flrs, garage, wd/dw, pets ok, very clean, f/back yrd, nr schl/L’heed Mall/ Superstore, Oct 1, $1400 + util, 604-219-2902, 778-285-9302.

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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

NEW WEST. Modern 2 BR. Quiet bldg. Prkg. $995 incl util. Now or Oct 1. Nr Skytrain. 604-618-7766

6535

BBY, N. On bus route & near SFU & BCIT. $700/mo incl meals/util. N/s. Must like pets. 604-294-2074

6540 99-7360 Halifax St, Bby

604 420-5636

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Homestay

Houses - Rent

3BR HAMMOND $1500 Spotless Fresh paint Fenced yard Garage 778-385-9152 Avail.now BBY / Canada Way, 2 BR Home, appls, close to school & bus. Call Abby 604-562-1070, or Masoom 778-242-9468

2 BDRM suite Central Coq, close to transit, $1100/mo incl util, cable wifi, N/S, N/P avail Sept 1 or 15 604.317.0268 or 778.835.5055 2 BR, Lrg, Queensboro, N. West, avl now, gas f/p, lrg patio/yrd. Nr bus. $850. NS/NP. 604-524-9247 3 BDRM Bsmt $950 incl util.No pets or smoking Near stores/ schools/park-604 671 0815 - Kris

available on quiet part of North Road near Burquitlam Plaza & short trip to Lougheed Mall. Views of metrotown & Burnaby Mountain. Near transit & shopping. Rent includes hot water, parking stall & storage locker. Reference required, sorry no pets. Contact: Rob McKenzie. Phone: 604-525-2122 or Bayside Property Services Ltd., Office: 604-432-7774 for more info & to view

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

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

BBY, UPPER Deer Lake. 5 BR, 2 lev, 2 baths, 5 appl, big deck, garage. $2700/mo. By BCIT/Metrotown. NS/NP. 604-897-9841 COQ, COMO LAKE. 3 BR mn flr, big patio, big yd, small garage, w/d, Avail Oct 1, $1300 + % utils. 604-939-6765

Suites/Partial Houses

COQ. NICE, quiet, top flr, reno’d 3 BR, f/p, w/d, N/p, N/s, $1100/mo + 1/2 utils. immed. 604-809-9850 LRG 2 BDRM +DEN, 2 BTHRM bsmt suite. $1000 + 1/3 Utilities. Sm pets ok. Avail Sept 1. Call 604-312-4829. N. WEST. 8th Ave/2nd St. Reno’d 1 BR, sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $725 incl util. Suits 1. Sept 1. 604-450-2302 POCO 1 BR, tile h/w flrs, own w/d, nr all ammens, n/s, n/p, $750 incls utils, Avail NOW. 604-942-7109

POCO. 2 BR in character home. F/bath, gas f/p, sh’d w/d, lrg deck, h/wd floors. $1,150/mo incl hydro/ cbl/’net. Oct 1. N/s. 604-339-9278 POCO DESIREABLE 1 BR grnd lev ste, 900sf, 5 appls, gas f/p, elec base brd heat, lrg kitch & BR, priv entry, cov patio, south facing, near transit. NS/NP. $875 incls utls. Avail Sep 1. 604-941-5928

POCO SOUTH, gr lvl, priv entr, incl utils, cable, in-suite laundry,$800 n/s, n/p, 604-941-8540 QUEENSBOROUGH. 1 BR. $550/mo incl util/sat tv. Sept 1st. 604-515-7875 or 778-829-7675

SFU BSMT. 2 big bdrms,1 full bthrm. Full size in suite lndry. Close to transit, Lougheed mall. 5 min to SFU. Sept 15. $1100. 604 808-2274

WESTWOOD PLAT, 2 large BR bsmnt stes, $850/mo + 1/3 hydro, f/s, w/d, N/s, N/p, Avl immed. BLUE MTN & Austin, 2 BR bsmnt ste, 4 appls, N/p, N/s, $740/mo incls hyd. 604-649-8909

6605

Townhouses Rent

2 BDRM + den Rowhome in Osprey Village, Pitt Meadows. Only 1 yr old. $1500 / mo avail now. n/s Great river views! 604-715-2418 M. RIDGE, Brookside Gardens. 3 BR T/H’s, pets ok, new flrs/paint, Sept 15/Oct 1, 778-835-0748

3151 E 7th Ave, Newly reno’d 2 BR top flr, 1 bath, $1350. 1 BR bsmt $650 incls utils. Sep 1. 604-434-8957, 604-828-3738

PITT MEADOWS 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, Rent geared to income, n/p, 604-465-4851

Bby 10th Ave 1 BR ste on mn lvl, Avail Now, nr schl & bus, n/s, n/p. 604-324-6499, 604-771-0275

POCO 2 BR T/H, $815/mo quietfamily complex, no pets. Avail Now, Call 604-464-0034

BBY, Brentwood, 2 BR g/lvl, sh’d W/D, garage, new reno. Ns/np. $1000 incls utils. 604-294-1317

WOODLAND PARK

BBY Capitol Hill, Newly Reno’d 2 BR bsmt, 4 appl, shared w/d, refs, ns/np, $980. Now, 604-298-3668 BBY N., bright 1 BR bmnst, above grnd, priv ent, granite flrs, all appls, N/s, N/p, $850/mo incls utils, Avl Sept 15. 604-299-2448

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

BBY NICE 2 BR ste avail immed. Close to all amens. No w/d. $900 incls utls. NS/NP. 604-523-2784

Contact 604 939-0221

BBY NORTH, 1200sf, 2 BR g/lvl, 5 appls, ns, np, $1200 incl utils, cble & net, Oct 1. 604-570-0556

6620

BBY, NORTH. 2 BR bsmt, $875 incl utls. nr transit. Av now. Ns/np, 604-298-7781 or 778-855-8871

2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath ste

6602

A33

1BR/DEN 5MIN walk to WestCoast & GldnEars, n/s prof, Sept1, w/d, util&cable 950/mth 604- 897-6007

GARDEN VILLA

Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR

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

PORT MOODY, Newport Village. 2 BR + den, concrete bldg, 2 full baths. F/p, in-suite w/d, h/wd flrs, granite counters, S.S. applis, 2 u/grd prkg, gym. No pets. Ocean & mountain view! $1,875/mo + util. Avail Sept 15. 604-469-9261

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

CALL (604) 524-5840

6540

6450

McBride Blvd, New West

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

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

POCO, 3 BR Apt, in very quiet 6 unit bldg. Coin laundry. $1100/mo incls heat & light. Sept 1. N/P. 604-941-4877 or 604-240-2562

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

MONTECITO TOWERS

WHITGIFT GARDENS

Apt/Condos

N. WEST, lrg, cln 2 BR with balc & view, $920 incls ht, h/w, locker, avl Now, N/p, N/s. 778-991-8818.

1300 King Albert, Coq

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

6508

POCO 2 BR Apts, $755/mo & $775/mo, quiet-family complex, no pets. Call 604-464-0034

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

Family Living Apt/Condos

6508

BBY METROTOWN 1 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-848-1790

office: 604 936-1225

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6508

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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

BBY, SOUTH. Newer 1 BR, f/bath. No w/d, ns/np. $700/mo incl hydro/cbl. 604-527-7793

BBY, SOUTH Slope. Clean 2 BR bsmt. $800/mo incl hydro/cable. Ns/np, no laundry. 778-867-9715 COQ MARINER, Upper 3 BR, 1.5 bath, livg rm, din’g, kitch, $1450. CAPE HORN Upper 4 BR, 2 bath, livg, din’g, fam rm, garage, $1800. Both all appls. Zia, 604-551-5652

COQ 2 yr old, all amens, skytrain, Mall, 1 BR + work space, 6 appls, 9 flr w/view, prkg, gym, $1130, N/s, N/p, Oct 1. 604-519-8537

NR COQ Ctr, Upper 3BR, L/D, 5 Appl, n/s, n/p, ref, $1450+utili, Avail NOW 604 438 1706

COQ LANSDOWNE New 2 BR Bsmt Ste, 1bth, $850 incl ½ elec, lndry + cbl, np/Ns. Cls to Coq Cntr. Avail Now. 604-468-4450

POCO, RANCHER 2 BR & Den, reno’d, fenced yrd. $1400. 1 year lease. NS/NP. 604-657-6448

COQ LRG 1 BR + Office, n/s, w/d, $850 incls utils, cbl & net, nr SFU. 778-786-8012

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.1-877804-5381. (18+). FREE TO TRY. LOVE * MONEY * LIFE. #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 $3.19 min. 18+ 1-900-783-3800

A34

HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm/Security

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8055

Cleaning

★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ Clean to perfection, Honest, Lic & Insured, Free Window Cleaning, Call 778-840-2421 Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★ EXP’D CLEANER using non toxic products. References available. Call Yolanda 778-228-8228

8060

Concrete

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

8073

Drainage

8090

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 ATC LANDSCAPE Cedar Fencing. Fully Insured. Member of BBB. 604-720-2853 www.atclandscape.com

8155

Landscaping

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

THE ART OF HARDWOOD FLOORS Installations Refinishing & Repairs Dust Free. Affordable Rates! Free Estimates.

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

604-992-6654

Landscape Technician & Cert. Arborist

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

8160

Lawn & Garden

COQUITLAM

LANDCAPING LTD.

604-916-7729 JEFF

ARCO DRYWALL. Board, tape, texture, frame. New & renos. 16 years exp. Mike, 604-825-1500

8080

Electrical

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

604-439-9417 A1 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning & Repair from $98. Gutters vacuumed/hand clean. 604-524-0667

#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

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

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

8130

Handyperson

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

Planning on R E N OVAT I N G ?

Plumbing

FREE ESTIMATES

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE Licenced local plumber. Plug Drains, Reno’s 1-877-861-2423

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

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

604-708-8850

❏ 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

ATC LANDSCAPE Residential, Commercial & Strata Complexes. Fully Insured. BBB Member.

604-720-2853 www.atclandscape.com LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION, tree services, hedge trimming, autumn lawncare. 778-885-6488

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

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

YARD CLEAN-UP, Trim/Prune hedges, rubbish removal, Free estimate. 604-710-9670

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

8175

Masonry

* QUALITY BRICKWORK *, Cult Stone Tile Repairs. Reas Rates. 35 yrs exp. Mike 604-328-7974

8185

Moving & Storage

MOVERS & STORAGE South American Van Lines Ltd.

• Local • Long Distance • International • Overseas

Senior & Student Discounts Up to 20%

Check out the specialists in our Home Service Directory of the Classiﬁeds and get started on your project today!

FREE Boxes • FREE Storage

To advertise your Home Service Business call Classiﬁeds 604-444-3000

1-877-964-4490

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring NORM, 604-466-9733 Cell: 604-841-1855

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

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

HOME SERVICES INT & EXT RENO’S • BATHROOM RENO’S • DECKS & STAIRS • SIDING • FLOORING

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

Roller

Spray

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

Fully Guaranteed, Worksafe Covered

RUDI 604-939-0697 or 778-838-2666 #1 PAY-LESS PRO PAINTING 30 yrs exp. Summer Specials. Int/ Ext. Power Washing. 604-891-9967 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

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

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

Roofing

THE FAMILY MAN Big or Small we do it all. 604-754-8559 or 604-515-0440 WILL HAUL out garages and bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable items are included. 604-936-8583

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

8255

Plumbing

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

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

9125

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

Domestic

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

9160

Sports & Imports

1999 MERC. Cougar, Auto, 169,000 km, black, steering rack replaced, new rear struts, all fluids serviced, BCAA checkapproved, $3995 obo. info@gerrysauto.com or 604-826-0519. 2006 PONTIAC Pursuit, 4 dr, fully loaded, blue, lady driven, 48,000 km, $8,000. Call 604-837-1664

9145

Scrap Car Removal

Family Owned & Operated

(604) 209-2026

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1992 PONTIAC transport V6, 7 seats, air care, good shape, lady driven, runs great! $1200 604-504-7152

2006 CHEV Uplander, 70k kms, 3.5 litre eng, 1 yr warr, dark grey. $12,500 obo. 604-575-8003

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Boats

1999 PRINCECRAFT Pro 16.6ft, w/trlr, 75hp Evinrude, ready for fishing. $16,000..604-823-7161

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1984 CAMPERVAN, AWNING, 4 burner stove, oven, fridge, toilet, CD player. Excellent cond. $4500 obo, call 604-721-0344 1989 GLENDALE 20’ M/H, 350, 136k, good cond, f/s, oven, bath, slps 4-6. $5000, 604-853-8825 1999 JAYCO 5th Wheel, 33 ft, 2 slides, air, w/d, b/i vac, loaded. $15,000 obo. 778-298-4729

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

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JBA MOVING Fully ins, local & long dist. 10 yrs in business. 604-830-5553. jbamoving.com

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2005 CHALLENGER 32’ 5th whl. 3 slides, island kit. Generator. only 3ks $34,500. 604-826-7691

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2000 HYUNDAI Tiberon SE, 5 spd, 130K, air cared, $3500. D9921 Abbots 604-855-6522

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2004 TOYOTA ECHO, 4 dr, 5 spd manual, burgandy, 95k, clean, $4750 Firm. 604-538-9257

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Celebrate Amica at Mayfair’s 10th Anniversary! Join us for our September events. “Grandparent’s Day” Open House ~ Sunday, September 12th, 2010- 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Join us as we honour and celebrate Grandparents everywhere. Bring the grandchildren for this fun afternoon. Light refreshments will be served. Delicious Sunday Brunch ~ Sunday, September 19th, 2010 - 11:30 am A scrumptious brunch buffet awaits you and your family at Amica at Mayfair. It’s the perfect way to spend your Sunday. Call ahead to reserve today! Adults ~ $14.95 per person Children six to eleven ~ $9.95 per child Children under 5 ~ Free (Prices listed do not include tax) “10th Anniversary” Open House ~ Sunday, September 26th, 2010 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Drop by to say hello and join the festivities with residents, family and friends as we celebrate our 10th year in beautiful Port Coquitlam! Ask for a tour…it would be our pleasure to show you our wonderful retirement residence! “Sandwich Generation” Seminar ~ Thursday, September 30th, 2010 - 7:30 pm Learn how to help balance the needs of aging parents and your own family, and still have time for you! Light refreshments will be served. ~ Calling all Crafters! ~ Start preparing now to showcase and sell your items at our Christmas Crafts Fair on November 27th, 2010. Call for details and reserve your table soon!

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EVENTS & REMINDERS September 1st

Deadline – Nominations for Business Excellence Awards

September 8th Mayor’s Coffee Talk 8:00 to 9:00 am

September 9th

Networking AM 7:30 to 9:00 am

September 13th September Mail-Out Materials due at the Chamber ofﬁce

September 14th Governor’s Lunch 12:00 to 1:30 pm

Welcome to the Visitor Information Centre

Located in the Chamber ofﬁce, the year has been an exceptionally busy one for all. In addition to offering a variety of information about the Tri-Cities and beyond, we were pleased to welcome increased numbers of tourists who came to enjoy and be part of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Shown above are a group of newcomers to Canada who are participants of the ELSA program at S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

CHAIR’S REPORT Stephanie Booth Chamber Chair

So the Evergreen Line is coming, mark my words. The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has lobbied long and hard to make this transportation initiative a reality. While the Evergreen Line is coming, it is not without challenges especially for the three cities we serve. Port Moody was anticipating a Western station, Coquitlam prefers an additional station at Lincoln Ave. and Port Coquitlam is without a station entirely. It’s beyond the scope of the Chamber to address the individual issues that each city faces; however,

we can provide education with respect to the project. For example, ever wonder why the expansion of rapid transit to the North East Sector is called “Evergreen”? The terminus station for the expansion will be at the Evergreen Cultural Centre – hence the name, and will service approximately 15,000 existing Coquitlam residents. It is anticipated that most of Port Coquitlam’s transit users will board via the new bus routes at the Coquitlam Centre station. If you’d like to learn more about the coming Evergreen or have some questions that you’d like to ask either, Ian Jarvis, CEO of TransLink or Mayor Fassbender, Chair of the Mayor’s Council, please join the Chamber for what promises to be an interesting lunch on September 23, 2010 at the Vancouver Golf Club. Register at www.tricitieschamber.com stephanie.booth@rbc.com

Youth Entrepreneurial Committee Report

The Youth Entrepreneurial Committee has been tasked to drive economic development in the Tri-Cities by engaging local youth and young immigrants to our area who are interested in entrepreneurship and becoming active members of the business community. Committee Chair, Rick Pasin, Director of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and Director of Sprott-Shaw Community College has recruited senior members of the following organizations to help achieve the committee’s goals – Simon Fraser University, Douglas College, Vancouver Career College/University Canada West, School District #43, The Immigrant Services Society of BC, S.U.C.C.E.S.S (Arts Door Project), and SHARE. To date the committee has already created a new sliding scale youth chamber membership program, a Youth webpage (business seminars, networking events, research, and chamber information), and a Business Resource Kit for entrepreneurs (a virtual library of information related to business planning, tax planning, financing, HR, Marketing, government registration/bylaws and much more). Also being planned is the launch of a business mentorship program for local youth (students in grades 11 & 12, college, university [baccalaureate and masters programs only], and new immigrants) and a business start-up assistance program open to all new entrepreneurs vying to start a business here in the Tri-Cities. For more information please check out our page at http://www. tricitieschamber.com/educate/youth/. The new business resources kit can be found at http://www.tricitieschamber.com/educate/resources/ business-resources/

September 23rd

Transportation Luncheon 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

September 29th Member Orientation 4:00 to 5:00 pm

September 30th

101 Seminar The Second Most Important Thing in Business 8:00 to 9:30 am

SAVE THE DATE! October 28th Nominees’ Luncheon

Full Event and Reminder details on page 3

More Info @ www.tricitieschamber.com

September Anniversaries 24 Years

Coquitlam Public Library

16 Years

Yuen’s Institute of Taekwon Do Inc.

14 Years

11 Years

S & E Aluminum, Glass and Screens Ltd.

10 Years

Basic Eyewear Optical Runner’s Den Inc.,The

Bestway Driver Training Centres BC Ltd. Coastal Sound Music Academy Society

9 Years

13 Years

7 Years

Comfort Agencies Inc. Community Integration Services Society Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation

12 Years

Sheehan Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Sophie’s Gold & Gift Shop Ltd.

11 Years

Douglas College Foundation Lothar Heinrich Agencies Ltd.

Merupani Enterprises Inc.

8 Years

Impact Canopies Canada Inc. Boulevard Casino Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

6 Years

Paciﬁc Dawn Asset & Property Mgmt. Services TTG Stone Fabrication

5 Years

ADCO Agencies Ltd. Inlet Bay Retreat Richard J.S. Rainey Law Corp Safe & Sound First Aid Training Ltd. Triumph Taekwon-Do

YOUR LOCAL MARKETING EXPERTS 604.605.7023

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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 Postmedia Inc., 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 Phillip 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 Big River Restaurant, The

Nursery Rhymes Daycare

Restaurant Katie Cha #15 – 228 Schoolhouse Street Coquitlam T: 604-525-2678 F: 604-525-2617 www.zbowl.com

Supportive Transitions Canada

Daycare Michael Samson 1353 Oxford Street Coquitlam T: 778-285-4125 info@nurseryrhymesdaycare.ca www.nurseryrhymesdaycare.ca

Downsizing & Transition Support for Seniors Della McMullan Port Coquitlam T: 604-724-8097 mcmullandella@yahoo.ca

Susan Butterton & Associates

Crown Guard Security

Human Resources Consultancy Sue Butterton Anmore T: 604-603-4556 F: 604-949-1067 buttertons@telus.net

Pinnacle Staging

Security Services Reza Hedayat Coquitlam T: 604-671-2296 F: 778-216-1180 rhedayat@crownguardsecurity.com www.crownguardsecurity.com

Home Staging Sue Williston Charlene Chant Port Moody T: 604-340-9829 sue@pinnaclestaging.ca char@pinnaclestaging.ca www.pinnaclestaging.ca

Laughlin & Company Law Corporation Law Firm Vicki Sullings #710 – 2755 Lougheed Highway Port Coquitlam T: 604-945-4370 F: 604-942-4370 vicki@laughlinlaw.ca www.laughlinlaw.ca

S.W. Bookkeeping Services

Bookkeeping Sophie Walenciak Port Coquitlam T: 604-475-4565 F: 604-475-4565 swalenciak@shaw.ca www.sophiewbookkeepingservices.com

Stonebridge Operations Inc.

Electrical / Maintenance / Renovations Charles Baverstock Coquitlam T: 604-802-6722 charles@stonebridgeom.com www.stonebridgeom.com

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS BIO Director

Mark Pettie

Pettie Insurance & Financial Services Mark grew up in the Tri Cities. He is married to Tina and they have two teenage boys, Kyle and Jordan. Mark has been active in the community, playing and coaching sports as well as volunteering with various organizations.

Mark spearheaded the Tri-Cities 2010 Olympic Torch Relay initiative; he was instrumental in getting the Olympic Torch and Community Celebration to our communities. He was also a key player, along with Brian McCristall, in bringing Growing Champions, a program that obtains funding for local elite athletes through partnerships with local businesses, to the Tri-Cities. For the past 15 years Mark has

operated Pettie Insurance and Financial Services, which provides extended health and dental plans, term life insurance and investment products to both businesses and individuals. As insurance brokers, Pettie Insurance and Financial Services do the leg work, shopping the market for their clients. “Because we are not tied to any one company, we work with our clients to find the best products to meet

their needs.” Mark has been a Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce member for seven years and has been on the Board of Directors since 2005. “I have enjoyed my involvement with the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce as it has allowed me to be more aware and active in our community.” mark@pettiefinancial.ca

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EVENTS • September, 2010

September 1st

Price includes breakfast and HST: Cost: Members: $20 Future Members: $24

Today is the last day to nominate your choice for an outstanding Tri-Cities business, organization or individual that you feel makes our community truly great. Nominate on-line www.tricitieschamber.com

September 14th

Deadline – Nominations for Business Excellence Awards

September 8th Mayor’s Coffee Talk

Join Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart for boardroom level discussions of burning issues as they relate to your business in Coquitlam. Wednesday, September 8th, 8:00 to 9:00 am Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Cost: Free to members, RSVP required Complimentary parking

September 9th

Governor’s Lunch

A casual, interactive affair, scheduled for the second Tuesday of every month that entails discussion guided by an agenda with one of the governors facilitating. September Host: Wayne Tanaka Space is limited to ten participants: Must be a Chamber Member to attend. Tuesday, September 14th, 12:00 to 1:30 pm Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Cost: Free to members, RSVP required Complimentary parking

September 23rd

Tranportation Luncheon: Business in Transition

Networking AM

Meet other Chamber members, make new contacts and expand your business network all while enjoying your morning breakfast. This event sells out fast, so don’t forget to register…and bring plenty of business cards! Thursday, September 9th Check in - 7:15 am Breakfast – 7:30 to 9:00 am PoCo Inn & Suites 1545 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam

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TransLink: The future transportation in the Northeast Sector 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. Thursday, September 23rd, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm The Vancouver Golf Club 771 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam

Did you know?

Cost: Members $43 Future Members $53 (plus HST) Sponsored by:

Thursday, September 30th , 8:00 to 9:30 am Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Cost: $5 (HST included), RSVP required

September 29th “Welcome to the Chamber” 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, September 29th, 4:00 to 5:00 pm Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Cost: Free to members, RSVP required

Business Excellence Awards Nominees’ Luncheon Be part of the excitement as we gather to honour the Nominees selected in the four categories of the 10th Annual Business Excellence Awards. Thursday, October 28th 11:30 am to 1:45 pm The Boathouse, Port Moody Cost: TBD

Registration Information: 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; T. 604.464.2716 F. 604.464.6796 M. 1209 PinetreeWay, Coquitlam

September 30th

101 Seminar – The Second Most Important Thing in Business

That would be Accounting! Plan to attend this overview on keeping a set of books for a small business provided by Jim Pearcy, Pearcy & Company. Attendance is for Chamber Members only, space is limited. Light refreshments served.

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

J. Pearcy & Company Ltd. CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

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Volunteer Futures 2010

SAVE THE DATE! October 28th

Member Orientation

Downsizing or Outgrowing your Business?

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

Volunteer BC is offering an annual training event “Volunteer Futures” for volunteer leaders in every sector including board members, team leaders and other volunteers. The event is being held September 24 & 25; for more details and to register see http:// www.volunteerbc. bc.ca/

Join now to receive the benefits of membership

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Tax Planning & Advice Voluntary Disclosures Bookkeeping

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