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Choir offers a respite from cancer Songcology is composed entirely of those battling the disease, as well as survivors

Soucie, a skin cancer survivor. “We would really like more people to come out and join and have some fun with us. You don’t even have to be a good singer. That’s what’s nice about it. We’re being taught to sing, which is just incredible. I come out of there and I’m elated. It’s such a joyful thing to sing.” Like Soucie, conductor Sirianni would also like to see the choir grow. “The response has been really positive. But unfortunately because of the type of choir, many people are going to have to miss on a semi-regular basis because of treatments, chemo, radiation. Health is a huge concern in a choir like this. These are cancer patients going through treatment right now. You have to be able to allow that to happen so people can get better,” Sirianni said. “It means that we need to always have way more singers than we need and be really flexible. And that’s not something that you find in any other choir that I know of … It’s different from anything I’ve ever experienced or any group I’ve ever conducted before.”

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new choir of courage shares more than melodious music. The story behind the songs is composed of one common note: cancer. All members of the Songcology choir are currently battling cancer or are survivors of the illness. But when they arrive at their weekly Wednesday practices, they leave their disease at the door. Founder Margaret Short said the choir provides a place for people to temporarily forget their plight. “The whole focus of the choir was to make us all feel better, to help us to put cancer aside for an hour and a half and concentrate on our voices and singing and having fun and just enjoying being alive,” she said. “Forget about the chemotherapy and the radiation and the nausea, the hair loss, all of that.” Short was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma three years ago, soon after her husband, Larry Wozney, discovered he had kidney cancer. “We were both on chemo at one time. I’d be coming out of the hospital; he’d be going in. It was really kind of interesting. But we have survived all of that so far. We’ll just keep going, doing what we have to do,” Short said. “I’m still on chemo … They’ve been testing me for lymphoma now going on to the third year. My husband has terminal cancer. They’ve kept him alive for three years. He’s going into his fourth year, but it has spread.” To take their thoughts off their struggles, the Coquitlam couple came up with the concept for Songcology after hearing about a similar choir in another community. Short mentioned the idea to her friend, musician Diane Lines, who was quick to offer her talents as an accompanist. Music educator Carol Sirianni stepped up as the choir’s conductor. Although neither Lines nor Sirianni has had cancer, the disease has impacted their lives. “Neither one of us has dealt personally with cancer, but we

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Larry Wozney and his wife Margaret Short are members of Songcology, a choir made up entirely of cancer survivors and people fighting the disease. certainly have cancer in our families. I lost my mom to cancer,” said Lines, who was Michael Bublé’s pianist for two years. “It seems everybody knows somebody touched by cancer.”

et the Port Moody-based musician believes music has the power to create positive impacts on people’s lives. “Cancer specifically aside, I know that there is some support for the notion that

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music certainly increases your endorphins and all those feelgood chemicals that improve your life. I have no doubt that there is a healing aspect to music. “I think everyone’s really clear that Songcology isn’t meant to be healing as it is to have everybody forget for an hour or two and just have fun and sing,” Lines said. “I’m not a doctor. I’m not a nurse. I’m just a musician. But I know that I’m happier when I’m playing. I’m hap-

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irianni must also find ways to address medical concerns of choir members, including loss of hearing and vocal ability. But the singers remain in tune with each other through their shared experience. “The one thing that they share, the cancer — whether it be current patient or survivor — it’s a thread of life that they have in common. The survival instinct is so strong. This goes down to your very being, your soul,” Sirianni said. “We know that every story won’t be successful or positive. There will be some people that lose their struggle. But what a wonderful way to sing and meet people. We’re just hoping the best for everyone, that the time you spend with the choir will be memorable.” And the experience has been more than memorable for Short and her husband, who can personally attest to

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alleged offences, and are asking anyone with information that may be relevant to this investigation to come forward,” Cpl. Bert Paquet said. Coquitlam RCMP have specifically contacted the Korean media to disseminate information to potential witnesses or victims who may not be comfortable with English. “As well, we are facilitating the use of a translator if requested and required,” Paquet

said. No additional leads were generated over the weekend, and Paquet said police are unsure at this point how long Kang has been a homestay parent. “There were other potential victims that were in contact with Mr. Kang in his homestay father capacity,” he said. Parents and children can contact the detachment’s sex crimes unit directly at 604945-1550. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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or using a contextual concept that reflects the landscape around each station. Transit exchanges are currently located near three stations: Lougheed Town Centre, Port Moody Central and Coquitlam Central. Bus stops or bus bays are planned on streets near Burquitlam, Ioco and Douglas College stations. As well, there will be direct service from Burquitlam Station to Simon Fraser University. Designs also include plans to add about 500 new park-and-ride spaces. Public feedback is requested on the options of expanding parking near Port Moody Central and Coquitlam Central stations, as well as adding a park-andride location near Douglas College Station. Coquitlam Coun. Brent Asmundson said he would like to see the Evergreen Line in operation in 2014. “We’ve been waiting an awfully long time,” Asmundson said at Monday’s meeting. “I think Coun. Sekora was the mayor when we were

first pushing for this, from ’86 onwards. Our time is now.” Mayor Richard Stewart said the current consultation process is the last step in the design phase of the long-awaited transit line. “When my oldest daughter was a baby, they started talking about this line,” Stewart said. “She’s 23 now, and she’ll be 27 when we ride on opening day when I take her with me.” Public open houses on Evergreen Line station design are: • Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Coquitlam City Hall; • Saturday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cameron Recreation Centre in Burnaby; • Saturday, Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coquitlam City Hall; • Monday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Burnaby’s Cameron Recreation Centre; • Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Port Moody Civic Centre; and • Saturday, Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Port Moody Recreation Centre.

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Casino cash trickles down to local groups Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com Coquitlam community groups are cashing in on casino revenues through nearly $275,000 in grants awarded by the city Monday. Twelve organizations received a funding boost this year from Spirit of Coquitlam grants, formerly called the community capital grants. Through the provincial casino host agreement, municipalities receive 10 per cent of the net gaming revenue from casinos located in their city. For the first half of 2010, Coquitlam received $4.4 million, which is on par with 2009 levels but about 10-per-cent lower than 2008 amounts. The city then allo-

cates 12.5 per cent of these revenues into its community capital fund. This year, the largest grant went towards the Town Centre field sport user group, which received $103,000 for a full matrix score clock at the Percy Perry Stadium. Lori MacKay, the city’s manager of parks, recreation and cultural services, said the equipment can display more than just sports scores. “It’s very flexible to include sports-specific information and also to communicate upcoming events or announcements to the crowds that are there, excite fans and so on,” MacKay said. “[It’s] a lovely piece of infrastructure for that very special facility.” Bramblewood Elementary’s parent advisory council

received the next highest grant of $65,992 to buy and install new playground equipment geared toward four- and five-year-olds. Next up, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 263 gained $25,000 for facility upgrades to its hall, washroom and kitchen. The Festival Planners Network also received $25,000 for the Coquitlam passport program. As well, Place des Arts earned $12,178 for performance hall and dance studio upgrades. Meanwhile, the Coquitlam Heritage Society got $10,872 to support programs at Mackin House and Heritage Square. Funds will be used to provide volunteers with costumes and props, to translate manuals to French and to revitalize the caboose.

Coquitlam company sues gangsters over modified cars A Coquitlam car company is suing a slew of gangsters, including all three Bacon brothers, alleging they falsified leases, missed payments and damaged vehicles that were targeted in shootings or illegally armoured. Four Star Auto Lease Ltd. filed the suit in New Westminster Supreme Court during the summer against Jonathan, Jarrod and Jamie Bacon, their former associate Dennis Karbovanec and some of their one-time girlfriends. The suit says the defendants violated the terms of the leasing agreements by “failing to maintain insurance over the vehicles, directly altering numerous of the vehicles to render these uninsurable in the province of British Columbia, permitting or otherwise allowing the vehicles to be destroyed or destroyed to such an extent they are deemed irreparable, failing to make payment as they become due and upon demand, and giving false or misleading information when applying for the leases.” The company is seeking general, aggravated,

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arrive and leave. Ride-Share Week in Metro Vancouver (which Furthermore, because it runs above and below started Monday) is fine and dandy; however, the ground, SkyTrain does not hinder regular, fosTransLink should first acknowledge that not only is sil-fuel-powered vehicular movement, SkyTrain the safest mode of public tranreducing stop-and-go traffic and its sit, but it’s also the cleanest and most negative polluting effects. Non-autoefficient — thus, SkyTrain extension mated light rail would utilize alreadyfunding must be a priority. existing street-crossing railroad tracks Perhaps clean-energy funding should To The Editor and thus hinder motor traffic. go towards extending SkyTrain to wherThere are plenty of naysayers who ever the potential utilization of its servicomplain about the expense of SkyTrain, ces warrants — especially in regards to but its diverse benefits far outweigh its cost. the Evergreen Line. Frank G. Sterle, Jr. And such transit is convenient: you can often White Rock count on the exact minute, if not second, that it will

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hat makes a family? If you ask most Canadians, they picture a mother and a father with young kids. But if you look at how most Canadians live, that concept of family is at least a little exclusionary. A new poll conducted for Postmedia News and Global TV suggests that public perceptions of what makes up a family haven’t caught up with social changes that mean the two-parent, opposite-sex couple raising young kids is no longer the norm. Couples without children, for example, now outnumber those with children in Canada, but less than half of Canadians believe a married or common-law couple without kids counts as a family. A similar number consider a same-sex married couple and their kids to be a family. Similarly, almost one in five Canadian kids lives in a lone-parent household, but just 55 per cent of Canadians believe a single mother and her children fit the definition of family. Only 54 per cent view a single father and his kids as a family. Here’s something else new: for the first time there are more unmarried than married people in Canada, and common-law families, especially those with kids, are the fastestgrowing kind. But poll results show that only 66 per cent of us view common-law couples and their kids as families. While social change can be rapid and it takes time to adjust, single-parent families, same-sex couples and couples without kids are nothing new. So why do many Canadians persist in seeing these families as something less than the mother and father with children? Maybe we can’t see past the ads on TV that depict that family as the “right” one. How sad, since that narrow view leaves many of us out.

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Winter Games. Yawn. t seems everyone’s looking for clues these days Most of the speech was spent walking down memthat may provide at least a hint of what Premier ory lane about those Olympics. But they were over Gordon Campbell has planned for his political a half-year ago, and it’s time to move on to new future. endeavours. And the latest batch of tea leaves to be pored over Campbell offered a mea culpa of sorts when it and scrutinized was his speech last week to the came to the HST, but only about his government’s Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention. dismal job at “selling” the tax. He offered a proThe speech was a lacklustre, tired address that longed and rather torturous ice dancing analogy contained very little content and left the impression that not only has the government run out of ideas, it comparing the gold medal performance of Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue to the dismal performance by may also have run out of gas. him and his “skating partner” Colin Hansen. It certainly didn’t seem like a speech by a man He did provide one of the arguments with a visionary agenda that he wants to for keeping the HST that I suspect will see implemented. be a key message from any sales pitch Given Campbell’s deep-rooted probthe government intends to make in the lems, one might have expected somemonths leading up to the referendum: thing more sizzling and more substanlow-income earners get a $230 HST tial than what was delivered. We keep credit, which would disappear if the tax waiting for signs that the Liberals have is repealed. any kind of recovery plan, but none was Campbell also provided a long list of offered in the premier’s speech. View From future transit and transportation proIt should be understood that the The Ledge jects, including extending SkyTrain into annual speech a B.C. premier gives to Langley. It sounded impressive, except the UBCM is considered a major political Keith Baldrey for one thing: these were all announced event and a political opportunity as well. several years ago, when then-Transportation A huge crowd consisting of mayors, councillors, Minister Kevin Falcon and Campbell unveiled a MLAs, city managers and, of course, the media is multi-year, multi-billion-dollar transportation plan. perhaps the most politically attuned audience one Despite the rather lame speech, the convention could ever find in this province. delegates were polite in their response to Campbell And Campbell has used his UBCM speeches in and offered several rounds of applause. I got the the past to deliver significant talks (one year he announced, out of the blue, that his government was impression that many in attendance were all wondering the same thing: Was this his last speech at scrapping the toll on the Coquihalla Highway). this annual gathering? But this year’s speech was bereft of significant But people were still looking for something, anypolicy announcements. The only new thing unveiled thing that showed the Liberal government was still was a plan to erect three totem poles on the legislainterested in connecting with the electorate. ture’s front lawn to help commemorate this year’s

One of the most obvious new policy shifts was raised at the convention — increasing the minimum wage. B.C. currently has the lowest minimum wage in the country (embarrassingly, we trail even Newfoundland). To expect people to live on $8 an hour is ridiculous, yet many people — particularly young people new to the workforce — find themselves stuck at that income level for years. The restaurant and service industry is the biggest lobby against raising the minimum wage, but given its campaign against the government over the HST, one has to wonder whether the government owes it any kind of favours these days. Of course, the fact Campbell did not use the speech to offer anything new such as raising the minimum wage may provide a clue to another political truism: departing leaders always leave behind some goodies for the successor to announce and take credit for. So, if the premier really does plan to leave the scene before the next election, don’t expect many new things coming from him until his political future is clarified. But if he’s still premier come next year’s UBCM convention, he had better make sure there is more meat on the bone during his speech. If not, the polite applause that greeted him this year may be replaced by a decidedly louder — and nastier — response next year.

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SkyTrain is too expensive The government of this province is planning on closings some schools and daycare centres, health care is far behind in the treatment of patients and still they want to spend well over a billon and a half dollars in building the Evergreen SkyTrain. And here is when the problems start: 1) An LRT system would cost well below the money budgeted. It takes about 10 minutes longer than SkyTrain. So what? People spend more time in line for restaurants or cinemas. 2) Cities all over the world have their own system of LRT; why not here? Are we better than them? Have we more money to spend than them? 3) The billon and a half dollars were budgeted in 2001 with $574 million more to be found somewhere. More taxes, of course. How much more money will it be in 2010? I think that the billon and some will be close to $2 billon and the $574 million will run close to $700 million or more. You only have to look to the Olympics. 4) SkyTrain ruins the view of the city with its massive grey, dull concrete. 5) When we are short of money we have to adapt. So what is the interest of the government in building something so expensive when it can be done with a lot less? What is going on here? Roque Langone Coquitlam

Letter raises questions Re: “Feds paying their share,” letter to the editor, Wednesday, Sept. 29. MP James Moore’s letter left me with more questions than confidence in the federal government’s commitment to the Evergreen project.

Why would MP Fin Donnelly and the NDP vote for a budget they believed would not realistically cover the cost of the Evergreen Line? Rather than vote for a budget that would clearly not meet the fiscal demands of the project, the NDP is better served being realistic about the costs of the project and seeking further federal funding. Secondly, while I agree TransLink should take its fair share of heat, it’s simply too easy to demand “real action” from TransLink without offering suggestions for increasing their revenues. In reality, what should you have them do to match the commitment? Institute further taxes on parking? Ask for further increases in municipal taxes? Increased fare for transit users? Build more To The casinos? This sounds like another case of the federal and provincial governments shifting the funding burden further away from themselves and on to the private citizen. The HST scheme, instituted by the federal Conservatives, has paid the province over a billion dollars in money meant to bribe the provincial government in a time of debt. This money would be better spent on this integral infrastructure project, creating jobs and ultimately moving people across the city in an efficient, green way. Matthew De Marchi Coquitlam

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of therapy above the seven to 10 currently funded. But 25 hours of therapy per week are required. We understand tough choices have to be made between resources and need. But government is coming up with new money for things that are priorities. They did make the tough choice to increase our taxes by $2 billion via the HST for the good of the province. Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced B.C.’s deficit will be $1.4 billion less than expected. He asked for citizen input on allocating this money. The finance committee is touring the province asking for public input. I urge minister Polak to approach the finance minister or this committee asking for adequate funding for all children Editor with autism. It would save us hundreds of millions of dollars. Minister Polak says money taken from children with autism will serve to create an autism outreach program. These children have suffered for a year. Where is this program? Minister Polak mentions transition plans went smoothly. Are transitioned children doing better? Minister Polak says she is committed to funding every child with autism. I urge her to commit to funding every child to the level that science says makes a difference. Chris McIntosh Sidney

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Autism funding falls short Re: “No cuts, minister says,” letter to the editor, Wednesday, Sept. 29. Minister of Children and Family Development Mary Polak says 900 families are receiving extra money. These families need and will use every penny of this money taken from other families. It will buy one extra hour

on at the same time only proved one thing: namely, that our council and staff are experts in creating frustration, aggravation, delays and dangerous conditions for those working on these construction projects and those individuals driving through them. As an example, when part of the intersection of Lougheed and Barnet was shut down for resurfacing on the last weekend in September, it took upwards of 45 minutes to go from one end of Coquitlam Centre to the other. And this was at 9 o’clock in the evening. The frustration on the part of drivers was palpable. Pedestrians, drivers and constructions workers took their lives in their hands due the amount of hostility on the roads. I hope all parties involved in the decisionmaking process have learned a lesson from this year’s endless summer of construction — space out the projects next time. Gerry Gramozis Coquitlam

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Space out road projects Now that the majority of the road construction in and out of the city of Coquitlam is nearing completion, I hope our city council and staff will sit down to discuss and review the merits, or lack thereof, of performing said construction on every single major transportation route at the exact same time. Having every arterial route being worked

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Douglas College enrolment numbers set a record Douglas College has reached its highest-ever enrolment with more than 10,000 students between the New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses. “The increase in students indicates changing educational needs,” said Douglas College president Scott McAlpine in a press release. “Getting an education is no longer something you do once in your life. As more and more people return to school to upgrade their skills and knowledge, education is becoming a lifelong process.” Enrolment at Douglas College is up five per cent over last year. The previous record for enrolment was 9,825 in 2002.

from the S’Cool Life Fund, the Coquitlam school will purchase cutting and sewing supplies, marbling equipment and calligraphy pens. In Port Moody, Pleasantside Elementary received a $2,016 S’Cool Life Fund grant, which it will use to buy 30 African drums for the school’s music program. S’Cool Life Fund donates grants to public elementary schools for extracurricular activities and programs. Applications will be accepted for next year’s recipients until Dec. 31. For details, visit www.scoollifefund.ca.

Grants help students get published, buy African drums

Textiles classes at Gleneagle Secondary are seeking donations of supplies to help support their programs. In particular, the classes need: spools of thread, sewing pins and needles, seam rippers, knitting needles, crochet hooks, embroidery cotton, yarn, unspun wool or fleece,

Porter Street Elementary will set up a publishing house for students to publish poetry, short stories and journals they have developed in class. Thanks to a $2,730 grant

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As well, Gleneagle’s planbeading supplies, buttons, ning 10 students are preparfabric ribbon, sewing elasing for mock job interviews tic, interfacing, lace, snaps, on Oct. 28 with local manunused fabric, grommets, agers and busimetal washers, ness owners. leather items, Anyone with costume jewelry, human resources thin wire, scrapor management booking leftovers, experience can small table looms find out how to and jewellers’ get involved by solder. contacting Joanna Donations can Class Act Horvath at jhorbe made at the Jennifer McFee vath@sd43.bc.ca. school office at 1195 Lansdowne Dr. in Coquitlam. For more Lessons focus on information, e-mail agunn@ solar energy sd43.bc.ca or kjung@sd43. It’s now easier for students bc.ca. to learn about solar energy The school’s Movie Club and solar installations, thanks is also seeking gently used to a new set of lesson plans couches and loveseats to available to teachers across expand its seating. For more the province. The cross-curinformation, e-mail sfindley@ ricular, multi-grade lessons sd43.bc.ca.

were created by Solar BC, along with the Ministry of Education and WildBC. Lesson plans focus on student involvement through activities that include building a solar cooker, racing a solar car and warming up solar hot water bottles. For more information or to download lesson plans, visit www.solarbc. ca/install-solar-hot-water/ schools/lesson-plans.

Students prepare for mission

Grade 8 students at Hope Lutheran Christian School are preparing for a mission trip to Calgary, where they will collaborate with other Lutheran schools across Canada to make a difference in people’s lives. To prepare for their jour-

ney, the students will train locally by doing mission work in the Tri-Cities. Last year, students fed the homeless and helped clean up around the city. This year, the school is inviting inquiries from organizations and community groups that need volunteer help. For more information, contact principal Mike Schiemann at 604-942-5322 or mschiemann@hopelcs.ca or visit the school’s website at www.hopelcs.ca. • Do you have a school event or accomplishment you’d like Tri-Cities residents to know about? Send Class Act submissions to education reporter Jennifer McFee at jmcfee@thenownews.com with “Class Act” in the subject line.

Public Notice of Open Houses

Evergreen Line Station Area Design Consultation The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public to participate in open houses to learn more and provide feedback about key aspects of the Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project, including station design, appearance and function, landscaping and traffic management during construction. Feedback gathered through Station Area Design Consultation will be summarized in a Consultation Summary Report. This feedback will be considered, along with technical and financial input as Evergreen Line designs are refined. The Consultation Summary Report will be made available online following the conclusion of the consultation at www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca. Public Open House Schedule Community

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Please check www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca for potential changes to the open house schedule.

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Graduated from a different school? Moved away? Graduated a different year? Forgot to graduate? It doesn’t matter! We wanna see you! (Yes of course YOU!) So come on out y’all and enjoy a relaxed, laid back, non-pretentious gathering of old friends.

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Market launches unique food drive Planet Organic Market, an organic and natural foods retailer with a location in the Tri-Cities, is launching its first-ever Thanksgiving Special Diet Food Drive for local food banks in all of its communities. With an increasing number of food bank beneficiaries, including children, requiring special diets because of health issues such as celiac disease, diabetes, food allergies and heart conditions, Planet Organic Market is aiming to collect non-perishable items that are gluten-free, low sugar and low sodium, as well as vegetarian. Special diet items needed most by food banks, according to a press release, include non-wheat pasta products, rice and other whole grains, dry and canned soups, canned fruits and vegetables, breakfast cereal, baby food, canned and powdered milk and peanut butter alternatives such as hemp or almond butter. Planet Organic Market has identified items that fit these criteria throughout its grocery aisles and on donation bins at the entrance to each store. The Tri-Cities store, located at 2755 Lougheed Hwy. in Port Coquitlam, will be accepting donations through Oct. 19.

Businesses help college raise funds

Douglas College celebrated its 40th anniversary last month. On Oct. 30, the Douglas College Foundation will host a party of its own to celebrate its 25th anniversary: Masque Royale. The goal is to raise $100,000 for student aid. Recently, two new sponsors — Envision Financial and  CONT. ON PAGE 13, see ‘IT’S.’

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t’s the type of platform that can make or break a fledgling entrepreneur’s dreams — and bank account — within minutes. Port Moody’s Francisco Cortes will appear on the CBC program Dragons’ Den tonight (Wednesday) to pitch his international money transfer service to five uber-wealthy Canadian businesspeople in an effort to have one or all of them jump on board as investors. “It was fun talking to them. I mean, how many chances do you get in your lifetime to present your idea to five business tycoons?” Cortes told The NOW. “For new immigrants, we think this is a pretty big accomplishment.” The concept behind Dragons’ Den is simple. Entrepreneurs pitch their entrepreneurial idea to the business owners, listing off financial statements, projections and other business

talking points. The entrepreneurs usually ask for cash to help start up a company, bolster its marketing or staffing levels or help with production services. In exchange for that cash, the Dragons ask for a percentage of the company, and offer up their expertise and business acumen to help the entrepreneur succeed. In Cortes’s case, he’s asked for $100,000 for 15 per cent of his new company, EZ Padala, a money transfer service that’s touted as being cheaper and more convenient than transferring money through banks or other money transfer service providers. Padala is the Filipino word for “to send” or “to remit,” and it’s Cortes’s Filipino heritage that sparked the idea. A self-professed “numbers guy,” Cortes spent a decade working in the Filipino banking sector before he and his wife came to Canada five years ago. That experience, coupled with the frustration of trying to send money home, fuelled his desire to begin

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designing his concept last July. “We started the business because remittance is huge for Filipinos. Ten per cent of the country’s [gross domestic product] comes from remittances from abroad,” Cortes said. “We saw that there was a rapidly growing market and remittance is so important to these people. But personally, we experienced that it’s so hard to send money. We needed to go to Filipino banks in Vancouver, or if we’d do it through our bank or through Western Union, it’s even more expensive.” As for the X factor that sets his model apart from others, Cortes said his concept holds a competitive advantage rooted in simple math. Cortes said the pricing for money transfers at local banks usually starts at about $25 per transaction, while other transfer companies tier their pricing based on the amount of money being sent. In the case of EZ Padala, the prices are set at either $8 or $12 a pop.

All that users need to have is an online banking account, and from there, they register with EZ Padala and set up a profile for themselves and their beneficiary overseas. Once the money is transferred, those in the Philippines can receive it directly in their accounts, through their banks or through one of “10,000 other pickup locations” scattered throughout the country. “We thought, ‘Why doesn’t someone come up with a way to remit online, so it doesn’t matter where you are?’ You could be in Mexico on a vacation and still send money back home to the Philippines,” Cortes said. The turnaround time for each transaction also sets Cortes’s idea apart from others. He said bank transfers can take up to a week, while an EZ Padala transfer can be done in 24 to 48 hours. Although the system is currently set up for the Philippines only, Cortes said  CONTINUED ON PAGE 12, see APPEARING.

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‘It’s going to be a night to remember for the next 40 years’ Coast Capital helps volunteers

Coast Capital Savings has stepped up to help students make an impact in their community with a $15,000 grant to the award-winning Community Volunteer Connections Flying Squad. The CVC Flying Squad is a group of volunteers who help out where and when their community needs them. Whether it’s a festival, a fundraising event or a cleanup day, if it needs people power to

make it work, the squad gets called into action. The group is popular with high school students, which is what attracted Coast Capital Savings to this innovative program, according to a press release. “Volunteering is an important part of learning to be a leader,” said Stacy Ashton, executive director of Community Volunteer Connections. “When you volunteer, you are saying, ‘I can and will make a difference.’ You are paying attention to

making the world a better place. That’s what leaders do, and that’s what we want every member of the squad to do.” Meanwhile, Coast Capital Savings has also come through for another youthrelated group, the PoCoMo Youth Services Society. The credit union recently approved PoCoMo’s funding application of $10,000. The money will support Project Reach Out and the support and services provided to at-risk, street-involved youth.

Rotary golf tourney tops $40,000 mark

The Rotary Fall Classic Golf Tournament, held Sept. 16 at the Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club, raised more than $40,000 for Rotary projects both close to home and around the world. Although the final numbers are still being tallied up, a press release estimates the event raised about $46,000. Approximately 180 people turned out for the banquet, and nearly 150 hit the links.

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Rhino Marketing — signed on to the event. Envision is contributing $10,000 to be the mask sponsor, and Rhino is committing $7,500 to be the ticket sponsor. “It’s going to be a night to remember for the next 40 years,” said Hazel Postma,

Douglas College’s associate vice-president of external relations and executive director of the foundation, in a press release, “thanks in large part to our community sponsors.” In addition to the latest contributions, Westminster Savings Credit Union is the decor sponsor at $10,000 and Mott Electric is the entertainment sponsor at $5,000.

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Coquitlam’s Place des Arts adds new executive director

uilding on her past experiences as event and communications coordinator, Joan Roberts will now serve as Place des Arts’ executive director. Roberts’ new gig was announced Friday, after the classically trained dancer had served as the centre’s interim executive director for the past two years. “My passion is working with creative people in a creative environment, so I feel very at home here,” Roberts said in a press release. “I am excited to continue working with my colleagues at Place des Arts to make it the best it can be.” John Having first taught dance in Ontario, Roberts moved to Coquitlam in the early 1990s and served as the centre’s first programmer before moving into her roles as event coordinator and communications coordinator.

Two Indians Talking makes its B.C. debut this week. Slated to open at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) tonight (Wednesday), the film follows a humorous, uncensored conversation between two First Nations men about to take part in a community roadblock. Over the course of their conversations, the two men are confronted with the question, “When you do something for the right reasons, does that make it the right thing to do?” McIntyre directed the film, which features an all-First Nations cast that includes Nathaniel Arcand, Justin Rain and Carmen Kurucz Moore. Two Indians Talking will premiere at 9:15 p.m. at the Empire Granville 7 Cinemas. Another screening is slated for Friday, Oct. 8 at 12:40 p.m. at Empire Granville 7.

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Cinderella gets an update

It’s a timeless story with an equally timeless message. The local theatre troupe ABC Let’s Act will stage Cinderellas 2: The Fairy Tale Continues at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre through Saturday, Oct. 9. This year’s version of the story is set within the contexts of Persian, Japanese and Indian cultures, and stresses the fact that beauty can be portrayed outside of the standard blue-eyedblond-hair stereotype. Featuring more than 40 cast members between the ages of six and 50, the show includes everything from martial arts, dancing and singing to snake charmers, fortune tellers and Buddhist priests. Tickets for the show cost $14 for children 12 and under or $18 otherwise. For show times and tickets, call the Evergreen box office at 604-927-6555.

Centennial grad’s film debuts

Coquitlam’s Sara McIntyre will address issues around diversity, differing perspectives and the cultural divide when her film

MAGI mixes opera with musical theatre

The husband and wife duo of Peter and Andi Alexander will stage a performance of Opera Spice and Everything Nice in Port Coquitlam this Friday. With Peter covering off on baritone and Andi handling mezzo-soprano duties, the show tells the story of their relationship and features Karen Lee-Morlang taking care of narration and piano. The show is slated for 8 p.m. at PoCo’s Trinity United Church, and admission is by a suggested $25 donation to the MAGI Productions Society.

Swimming with the fishes in Vancouver

PoCo’s Kwong Kokheung and his band, A Fish Called Piranha, are on the cusp of bigger and better things. The modern rock group recently got its video for “Rome” onto Muchmusic, as well as  CONTINUED ON PAGE 16, see A FISH.

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A Fish Called Piranha planning CD release party for Oct. 12 Sirius Satellite radio. To trumpet the release of their latest album, The Year of the Fish, the group has scheduled a CD release party for Tuesday, Oct. 12 at Vancouver’s Backstage Lounge. The show gets underway at 9:30 p.m., and other acts on the bill include Forrest Rosenthal and John Pippus. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more info, see www. myspace.com/afishcalledpiranha. Photo submitted

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Women in the Karen tribe of northern Thailand are known for the brass rings they wear around their necks. A young girl, left, shown with her mother and brother, wears a short coil, while an older woman, centre, shows off a newer, shinier coil around her neck, to replace the one she’s holding. At right, a large Buddha statue watches over the town of Sop Ruak. Photos by Rick Butler

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t the village entrance, we are met by a woman from the Karen tribe. With a broad smile she tells us (as translated by our guide) that this is the first day of wearing her shiny new brass neck rings. She holds up her old coil of rings to show us how the sheen has worn off. My husband Rick and I are exploring the northernmost tip of Thailand, having been through the south on previous visits. The hill tribe villages are the first of several day trips we take from our base in Chiang Rai with our petite female guide Nui and jovial driver Sampong. The group of small villages is home to the Lahu and Yao tribes (originally from China), the Akha (from Tibet) and the Palong and Karen (from Myanmar, formerly Burma). It is fascinating to learn a bit about these five tribes, each having its own language, customs, traditional costumes, cuisine and spiritual beliefs. I become focused on the Karen (also called Padaung, meaning long neck) with their out-of-the-ordinary custom of neck rings on females. Along the paths between the huts, women go about their daily chores of washing dishes, laundering clothes and weaving beautiful fabrics for craft sale items. Children are at play; girls of about five have been fitted with their first few coils. The length is added to each year until they are into their 20s. An elderly woman boasts the longest coil, measuring 22 cm (eight inches) in length and weighing seven kilograms (15 pounds). “It is a misconception that if the rings are removed the women would not be able to support their heads,” Nui says. “X-rays show that the  CONT. ON PAGE 20, see SOP.

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Events 7:15 p.m. at Hyde Creek Education Centre and WEDNESDAY, OCT. 6 Maillardville Residents Association meets at Hatchery at 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., Port 7 p.m. at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Guests welcome. Information: 604461-3474 or www.hydecreek.org. Coquitlam. Wild West Cancan holds an Pinetree Community Centre open house for new members invites the community to try at Seaview Elementary, 1215 zumba, the fusion of Latin rhythms Cecile Dr. from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and easy to follow moves, from Information: www.wildwestcanevents@thenownews.com 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 1260 Pinetree can.ca. Way in Coquitlam. Information: Central Coquitlam Pensioners 604-927-6960. Branch 108 meet at 1 p.m. in the Tri-City Women’s Resource McDonald Cartier Room at Dogwood Pavilion. Society offers a new program for new Membership is $10 per year. Information: Roy Canadians from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Port at 604-939-0303. Coquitlam Area Women’s Centre, 2420 Mary SHARE alcohol and drug program staff conHill Rd. Participants will learn about enrolling tinue the education series with a discussion on children in school, obtaining citizenship and finding jobs. Weekly program is free, but regis- relapse prevention from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 tration is required. Information: 604-941-6311. Clarke St. in Port Moody. Program is free. Hyde Creek Watershed Society meets at  CONTINUED ON PAGE 22.

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Port Moody Public Library and SHARE Family and Community Services Society host a free English practice group for informal language practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the ParkLane Room. Information: Julie Sutherland at 604-4694577.

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GOAL leadership program presents a free clothing give away from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the gym of Winslow Centre, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Quality, gently used clothing for students from six to 18 years will be available. City of Coquitlam holds an open house on updates to and revitalization of Mackin Park from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Heritage Room of Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave. Feedback and input will help guide the Mackin Park master plan. Information: 604-927-3550 or jcowan@coquitlam.ca. Tri-Cities Christian Women’s Club holds its monthly luncheon at the Executive Inn, 405 North Rd. Coquitlam. Ingrid Schellenberg will speak on “the life of a cracked pot,” while health professional Sue Grant will discuss advanced care plans. Reservations required by Oct. 11. Information: Marie at 604420-2667.

Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13 breakfast at the PoCo Inn and Suites Hotel, 1545 Tri-City Stamp Club offers a game night with Lougheed Hwy. Registration in advance is required. stamp prizes in the McGee Room of the Poirier Information: www.tricitieschamber.com or 604Community Centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. 464-2716. Visitors welcome. Information: 604-941-9306 or events@thenownews.com Baha’is of the Tri-Cities meet at 7:30 p.m. for www.stampclub.ca. an evening of music, drama and presentations in Dogwood Pavilion hosts Coquitlam city fire honour of victims of prejudice and injustice at Inlet inspector Paula Faedo for a presentation on fire Theatre, 100 Newport Dr. in Port Moody. Admission safety at 1 p.m. Participants will learn about smoke detectors, is free. smoke alarms and kitchen fire safety. The presentation is free, Tri-City Women’s Resource Society kicks off a free creative but registration is required. Information: 604-927-6098. parenting group from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the women’s centre, Women Helping Others (WHO) meets from 10 a.m. to noon 2420 Mary Hill Rd. in Port Coquitlam. An additional group at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Widows and meets Wednesdays at Place Maillardville. Groups will discuss single women over 50 welcome. Information: 604-464-2058. how to reinforce positive behaviour, to make parenting less SHARE alcohol and drug program staff continue the educastressful and to build self-esteem in children. Registration is tion series with a discussion on stress and how to deal with required. Information: 604-941-7111. life’s little and big problems from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke Morningside Toastmasters meets from 7:25 to 8:30 p.m. St. in Port Moody. Program is free. Information: 604-936-3900. at Burkeview Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: www.morningsidetoastmasters.ca or Gene at 604-230-8030.

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Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free weekly walking group for the bereaved from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants are asked to meet at the Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Road and Heritage Mountain. Registration: Castine Breckwoldt at 604-949-2274. Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 weekly social bingo at 1 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room at Dogwood Pavilion. There are 15 games, and pots range from $5 to $25. New players welcome. Information: Catherine at 604-937-7537.

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members welcome. Information: Wendy at 604-468-2423. SFU Philosophers’ Café meets at 7 p.m. in the Gathering Place of Leigh Square, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq. in Port Coquitlam. Graham Forst will moderate a discussion on useful fictions, or the concepts we believe to make sense of experience. Admission is $5.

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day. Information: www.chocolatefestival.ca. Crossroads Hospice Society continues its coffeehouse concert series with a performance by Lynn Canyon Band, an acoustic roots/folk band, at the Gathering Place in Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village. ONGOING Doors open at 7 p.m., with the feature performer Al-Anon meets Mondays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays starting at 9 p.m. Admission is $5, with proceeds at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at Como Lake events@thenownews.com going to Crossroads. Information: www.crossroadUnited Church, 535 Marmont St. in Coquitlam, shospice.bc.ca. as well as Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 weekly United Church, 2318 St. Johns St. in Port Moody. social bingo at 1 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room at Info: 604-688-1716 or 604-461-6991. Dogwood Pavilion. There are 15 games, and pots range from $5 Alzheimer Society of B.C. hosts caregiver support groups. to $25. New players welcome. Information: Catherine at 604The Coquitlam group meets the last Wednesday of each month 937-7537. from 7 to 9 p.m., and the Port Coquitlam group meets the secPort Moody Public Library and SHARE Family and ond Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. A Chinese-speakCommunity Services Society host a free English practice group ing support group is held the first Thursday of the month from for informal language practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 604-298-0711. ParkLane Room. Information: Julie Sutherland at 604-469Apex Netball Club practises from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 4577.

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Hillcrest Middle School, 2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam. Information: Wendy at 604-552-3219. Barnet Sailing Co-operative welcomes new members, be they land-lubbers or old salts. Members sail the waters of Burrard Inlet, Desolation Sound, the Gulf Islands, Howe Sound and Strait of Georgia. Info: Scott at 604-255-4590 or www.barnetsailing.bc.ca. Cameron Centre hosts free drop-in English conversation classes for intermediate to advanced level speakers, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. each Wednesday at 9523 Cameron St. Information: Sarah at 604-630-9236. Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Centennial Room at Dogwood Pavilion. Meetings feature speakers on topics of interest to members. Membership is $10 per year. Information: Roy Hartman at 604-939-0303. Group also holds a social bingo in the Mike Butler Room of Dogwood Pavilion each Friday at 1 p.m. There are 15 games. The cost is five cents per card per game, and pots range from $5 to $25. New players welcome. Info: Catherine Clout at 604-937-7537.

SATURDAY, OCT. 16

Centennial Secondary Class of 1990 holds its 20-year reunion at 7 p.m. at the Executive Inn at 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Tickets are $60 at the door. Information: www.centennial1990reunion.myevent.com. Shelley’s Angels Society holds its third annual Until Your Heart’s Content fashion show and speaker series at 7 p.m. at the Executive Inn, 4201 Lougheed Hwy. The Tri-Cities-based society helps people struggling with eating disorders to become leaders again. Admission is $20, and helps provide eating disorder treatment for those who can’t afford it. Information: www.shelleysangels.org. Blue Mountain Quilters’ Guild presents Quilts Galore, a show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Montgomery Middle, 1900 Edgewood Ave., Coquitlam. More than 100 quilts will be on display. Show features a tea room, vendors table and members’ boutique. Admission is $5. Information: 604-941-5945. B.C. Christian Academy is holding a 10-kilometre walk and run starting at the Fernwood Avenue location at 9 a.m. While typically a fundraiser for the school, this year 25 per cent of proceeds will benefit the Terry Fox Foundation. A barbecue will be held after. Place des Arts holds a faculty concert celebrating Czech music at 7:30 p.m. at 1120 Brunette Ave. Violinist Roger Mangas and pianist Monica Pfau will perform music by the masters of Antonin Dvorak, Leos Janacek and Bohuslav Martinu. Tickets are $13.50, with discounts available for seniors and students. Information: 604-664-1636. Terry Fox Library hosts John Casablancas instructor Tracy Lai for a workshop on special-effects makeup from 2 to 4 p.m. Geared to those 12 and over, the workshop will cover application and methods. Program is free, but space is limited, so reservations are encouraged. Information: 604-927-7999. Coquitlam Farmers Market Society holds its For the Love of Local Food community dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. at Club Ilia at Simon Fraser University, to celebrate the local farming community. Pasta Polo restaurateur Fred Soofi will present a buffet dinner featuring foods from the local market. Tickets are $45, with discounts for children and members. Information: info@ makebakegrow.com. Glen Pine Pavilion holds a mix and mingle pub night from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Mixed Bag band will perform as appetizers and refreshments are served. Admission is $15, with discounts for members. Information: 604-927-6940. Metro Vancouver offers a family program called Spying on Spiders at Belcarra Regional Park from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants six and older will learn how to identify spiders and examine the artistry of web making. Cost is $8 per adult and $4.25 for children. Registration is required. Information: www. metrovancouver.com.

SUNDAY, OCT. 17

1st Coquitlam Scouts holds a bottle drive fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kilmer Elementary, 1595 Knappen St., Port Coquitlam. For assured pickup in the Mary Hill area, call 604970-2579 and leave your phone number and address. Blue Mountain Quilters’ Guild presents Quilts Galore, a show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Montgomery Middle, 1900 Edgewood Ave., Coquitlam. More than 100 quilts will be on display. Show features a tea room, vendors table and members’ boutique. Admission is $5. Information: 604-941-5945.

MONDAY, OCT. 18

Knights of Columbus hosts a monthly cribbage night at K of C Hall, 2255 Fraser St. in Port Coquitlam. Admission is $5, and includes refreshments. Tri-Cities Newcomers Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. in Port Coquitlam. New

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

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

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Johansen basks in first taste of NHL experience One week he’s sitting across from Sidney Crosby, the next he’s back to riding the bus. Whatever the circumstance, Port Moody’s Ryan Johansen will take it all the same. A fourth overall pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets in this summer’s NHL entry draft, Johansen was sent back to the Portland Winterhawks on Friday after having attended the Jackets’ main camp on top of suiting up for a handful of pre-season contests. “I tried to stay as positive as possible. Obviously it’s a little disappointing getting sent back, but we have an unbelievable team and coaching staff here in Portland, and I’m really excited to be back,” Johansen said Monday when reached in the Oregon hub. “I gained a lot. Just being in the camp and in the pre-season games that I played, I learned a lot from just listening and from being around those players. I’ve definitely brought a lot those things back with me to Portland that will help out with our team.” To say that the last two months of Johansen’s life have been a whirlwind would be an understatement, so it comes as no surprise that the last few days of his life have been the same. He had a four-hour turnaround in between leaving Columbus and suiting up for his first Western Hockey League contest of the year, Saturday night’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Seattle Thunderbirds. “It was pretty weird to be honest. It was kind of a chaotic four hours for me. I flew in and went straight to the rink, I didn’t even have a chance to stretch, I had to throw on my gear right away. I felt a little different out there, that’s for sure,” he said. “Now I’ve got to switch all my goals around and make new goals here, so I’m figuring all that out over the next few days here. We’ve  CONT. ON PAGE 25, see JOHANSEN.

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Coquitlam’s Mitchell Deacon gets rubbed out by Surrey’s Ryan Luiten last Wednesday. On Saturday, the Express dropped a 4-2 loss to Langley.

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espite a couple of cheesy goals, not to mention a couple of cheesy calls, the Coquitlam Express will take Saturday’s home loss as a lesson learned. The Express dropped a 4-2 decision to the Coastal Conference-leading Langley Chiefs, a game that was largely decided by special teams efficiency: the Chiefs tallied on three of six powerplay opportunities, while the Express couldn’t find the back of the net in five odd-man situations. “To put it in simple terms, they scored on their powerplays and we didn’t,” Express coach Jon Calvano said Monday. “They have some strong 20year-olds that have played in the league before and know what they’re doing as far as positioning in those situations.” The Express opened the scoring at 6:42 of the

first period off a Garrick Perry tally, and the clubs entered the second period deadlocked at two. The Chiefs rallied for a late second-period powerplay goal before adding another halfway through the third to ice the win. “It was the first time we played them and I think the younger guys got a feeling of what it’s like to play them,” said Perry, Coquitlam’s captain. “The veterans like myself, Massimo [Lamacchia] and Brad Reid, we’ve all played those guys before so we know what to expect, but some of those younger guys, it was their first time playing them. At the end of the second period, guys were getting frustrated, and some other guys were getting a little too timid. I think next time, we’ll have a better read on them.” Jason Grecica notched Coquitlam’s second tally, while netminders Luke Hernandez and Khaleed Devji split the goaltending duties: Hernandez turned away 20 of 24 shots, while Devji stopped the lone shot he faced in about 11 minutes of work. “For us, there were some positives. They’re a veteran team, with a lot of returning guys. To see

our guys battle like they have since the beginning of the year, it was a good showing. It could easily have been 6-4 for us,” Calvano noted. Two of Langley’s goals came by way of some unfortunate circumstances, with one ricocheting off a Langley forward’s posterior before bouncing in, while the other saw a prolonged goalmouth scramble eventually end up with the puck in the net. The fact that the Express took six straight minutes worth of penalties in the first didn’t help either. “That was an obvious turning point for us,” Calvano said. “We gave them momentum to build on and we didn’t help our own cause.” The loss dropped the 5-3-0-1 Express into fifth place in the conference standings, although the club is only three points back of second-place Surrey. It’s that same Eagles side that the Express have already defeated twice this year, and the second-place Eagles will pay a visit to Coquitlam Friday. “We’re at home, which is a huge bonus for us,” Perry said. “I’ve talked to some of their players, and they hate coming to play at our rink.”

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few months, Johansen also attended Hockey Canada’s World Junior Championship orientagot all new teammates, new linemates, so we’re tion camp in August, where he skated alongside dozens of other hopefuls vying for a spot getting used to each other and bonding with on a team that will be named in December. all the new players.” “It was a good experience as well. That will It’s tough to call Johansen’s return to the obviously be a part of my key goals this year: Western Hockey League a demotion per se, making that team and winning a gold medal,” given that few 18-year-olds ever make the suche said. cessful jump to the Johansen wasn’t the bigs straight out of only Tri-Cities hockey junior hockey. That “It was an unbelievable experience player who got word said, Johansen did that he’d be starting come eye to eye with and it was an honour being out the season somewhere one player who did there with guys like Rick Nash.” else other than in The make that transition Show. as an 18-year-old. Port Coquitlam’s “It really hit me in Zach Hamill was my second preseason Ryan Johansen sent to the American game when we went to Portland Winterhawks Hockey League’s Pittsburgh. Just after (AHL) Providence the anthem we sat Bruins on Sept. 29, down and I looked to despite rumblings my right and Sidney Crosby was sitting there. that he could crack the Boston Bruins’ roster That’s where it really kind of hit me that I was this season. An eighth overall pick in the 2007 that close to playing in the NHL. It was an draft, Hamill set career highs with Providence unbelievable experience and it was an honour last year, posting 14 goals and 30 assists to finbeing out there with guys like Rick Nash.” ish second in club scoring. Having posted 69 points in 71 regular seaThe last man standing of the Tri-Cities son games last year, Johansen’s stock rose trio appeared to be Port Moody native Jeff exponentially over the course of the 2009-2010 Tambellini, who remained with the Vancouver season. But like most players his age, he still Canucks until Tuesday morning before being needs to time fill out his frame before playing placed on waivers. against seasoned pros in the NHL. Tambellini was in a roster battle with vet“[The Blue Jackets’ brass] told me to make eran journeyman Peter Schaefer in an effort sure I’m moving my feet at all times as fast as to crack a spot on Vancouver’s third or fourth possible, and to just get stronger,” he said of line. Tambellini, however, had already signed a the exit meeting instructions he received from two-way deal with the Canucks, and is likely to the Jackets when he was sent back to Portland. report to the club’s AHL affiliate in Winnipeg. Aside form the NHL experiences of the last  CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24.

John Kurucz sports@thenownews.com Tumbling and time on the trampoline may not sound like outlets for at-risk youth, but a Port Coquitlam-based volunteer has received provincial recognition for providing just that. Dale Bryant was presented with the Gymnastics BC Gymnastics For All Leader of the Year Award Saturday for his work with the ACRiX program out of Coquitlam’s Club Aviva. “I was truly humbled by the thought of being given this award,” Bryant said Monday. “I always thought it would be other people who put their time into these sorts of things that would be recognized. I guess over time, I have put a number of hours into it.” Short for Applied Circus, Radically Extreme, the program represents a partnership between the gymnastics club, local schools, Bryant and the PoCoMo Youth Services Society. Teaching kids deemed to be at risk the fundamentals of circus performance — juggling, trampoline and trapeze work — the ACRiX program targets kids between the ages of eight and 17 who typically don’t sign up for group activities and face any number of challenges in their lives: relocating from another school or city and financial or transportation barriers, to name a few. The program was first established in 2008, and grew from a handful of participants to a full intake of 30 students within its first year. Some of those kids still remain with the program to this day, while others have gone on to warm up to other sports or social activities. “Almost everybody who had joined the pro-

gram last year and can attend this year has come back again. It’s also good to see kids who have moved on to other things, but who have moved on for good reason: they’ve found confidence in themselves to go out and try something different. We’ve got kids who never would have dreamt of doing what they are doing now, and I think ACRiX has made a big difference in that,” said Bryant, who runs the program alongside other instructors solely on a volunteer basis. “[Dale] has really taken it and run with it — he really is the driving force behind it. And he does it as a volunteer, whereas at other clubs someone’s being paid to do it,” added Gymnastics BC spokesperson Sandra Patterson. Bryant still has room for about six more students in the upcoming stream of ACRiX, and encourages those interested in the program to call him at 604-944-0669. Above and beyond Bryant’s recognition, a number of other athletes with ties to the Tri-Cities were also recognized at Saturday’s awards event. Shallen Olsen (Omega Gymnastics, Coquitlam) received the Sandra Hartley National Stream Athlete of the Year; Briannah Tsang (Omega), Kate Richardson Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year; Svetlana Lashina and Liudmila Lobaznyuk (Omega), Sev Heiberg National Stream Coaches of the Year; Robert Watson (Richmond, by way of Coquitlam), Owen Walstrom Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year; Alexa McPhee (TAG, Port Coquitlam), National Female Trampoline Gymnastics Athlete of the Year; Kyle Carragher (TAG) National Male Trampoline Gymnastics Athlete of the Year; and PoCo’s Cindi Louis, who received a five-year judging service award.

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Raiders roll over North Delta Whether it was the points they put up or Mckee also made good on all of his point-after the ones they kept off the board, Coquitlam’s attempts. junior bantam Raiders ran roughshod over the ATOM home side North Delta Longhorns Saturday. The Coquitlam Bears kept their unbeaten Claiming a 66-0 victory, the Raiders got on season alive this past weekend after eking out a the board off their first possessions, as Bryan narrow 38-36 win over the Langley Broncos. Whittet scored his first of five A fumble recovery by Shayne touchdowns on the day. Grinwis and an important third Quarterback Conner Mckee condown conversion by Ethan Shuen tinued to impress in his role as the helped get the Bears to 22-22 at field general, while Jan Cabrera and sports@thenownews.com halftime. Michael West each scored touchDown by 14 with less than five downs in the weekend onslaught. minutes to go, the Bears scored Anchoring a strong defensive line, which two straight majors before Jevaun Jacobsen has now gone two games without conceding scored the last of his three touchdowns to tie a point, were Riley Shuen and Devon Emerythe contest. Matthew Hewe Baddege’s twoPetersen, who forced a safety in the North point convert sealed the win, while Matthew Delta endzone. Glover and Shayne Grinwis rounded out On top of his performance in the pivot role, Coquitlam’s scoring on the day.

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

FLAT FACED Persian/Exotic kittens. Call 604-277-7059. RAGDOLL & Russian Blue Kittens, 6 wks, 1st st & wormed. SL & BL pt. $250 up. 604-581-2544

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION ! 604-724-7652

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Dogs

I’m camera shy...

JENNY - Lab Ret/Kelpie X/large/ young/female. Loves hugs & toys, energetic, boisterous with other dogs. Wary of new strangers /situations & will fear bark, blooms with consistent handlers, a rural quiet home is best. Visit the dogs at Vancouver Animal Shelter 1280 Raymur Ave 604-871-6885. LOOKING FOR forever home. 3 Jack Russell pups, family raised, 1st shots, dew claws, de wormed, 2 M, 1 F, $500 604-721-8371 MAREMMA GUARD dog pups for sale. 3 males, 2 females. $375. phone 604-823-4797.

4 CUTE Maltese/Chiha/Terrier pups born Aug 5 1st shots $425 778 888 4177 4 PUG puppies. 3 Fawn- 1M, 2F. 1 Black M. Vet checked, dewormed, 1st shots. Ready to go Oct.11. $750. 778.389.6425

YORKIE OR Yorkie X Maltese Toy size, local, 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com YORKSHIRE TERRIER, 7 mo, spayed, under 3 lbs fully grown, $1600, papers, 604-940-4485

3520 ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $350+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

Horses

CLEAN HOG FUEL $250/truckload, Delievered. 13 units. Call 604-307-4607

Livestock/ Poultry

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LAYING BROWN HENS. Started Pullets. Tame. Lay well. $9.50ea. Cloverdale. ★ 604 541-0007 BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog puppies. European lines, vet checked,shots,dewormed,1yr health guarantee.$1200 604-823-0097

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DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1000-$1500. 604-607-7433 FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

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REAL ESTATE Real Estate Services

6005

★ 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

6007

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-08

Coquitlam

COQ/BBY, CORA Tower. Brand new, 1000+sf, 2 BR, 2bth, appls, Gym, Media, 2 sec prkg. Near SFU/skytrn. Dave 604-787-1413

CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Paying too much? Switch, save money,and keep your number! First month only $24.95 + connection fee. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274 www.phonefactory.ca

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*HOME PHONE RECONNECT* Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.

Any Price, Any Condition Any Location. No Fees! No Risk !

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Financial Services

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com. A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464

LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR airport because your pet deserves a vacation too! 604-238-Pets (7387)

Business Services

ADVERTISE YOUR NEWS! Post a classified in a few easy clicks. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Pay a fraction of the cost compared to booking individual areas. www.communityclassifieds.ca.

Pet Services

CHIHUAHUA PUPS, 8 wks, PB, F/M, ready to go. Vancouver. $580 obo. Call 604-325-2639 DOBERMAN PUPS. CKC Reg’d, males. 7 wks, health guar’d, $1300. (Sry) Call 604-589-7477

Metaphysical

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Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program Avoid Bankruptcy, Stops Creditor Calls. Much lower Payments at 0% Interest. We work for You, not Your Creditors.

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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Business Opps/ Franchises

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com

BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today. PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 weekly Mailing Brochures from home. 100% Legit! Income is guaranteed! No experience required. Enroll Today! www.national-workers.com

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Mortgages

STOP FORCLOSURES 1st and 2nd Mortgages 604-629-8628 www.Mazuma.ca

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3 Lines – 3 Times

12 Papers!

To place an ad, please call 604-444-3000.

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

uSELLaHOME.com

$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Harrison Hot Springs immaculate 1650sf 3br, 2ba rancher $389K 604-796-3531 id5222 Langley parklike acreage w/2 homes, 1 with suite, barn, $1,495,000 857-9093 id5238 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $440Kobo 722-3996id4694 Maple Ridge executive 2446sf 4br 3.5ba tnhse, fabulous view $423K 467-0275 id5226 Mission, Owner Retiring, profitable framing store & gallery $47,000 826-7993 id5176 Mission acreage secluded 2325sf 4br 3ba home 2.33 ac lot $589K 820-7222 id5225 New West updated new kit etc. 670sf 1br condo, pool $158,500 778-397-0508 id5230 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Newton 1600sf 4br 2.5ba w/2nd 2br home in back, LUC lot, $479K 825-3280 id5231

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SALISBURY APARTMENT 7111 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR rent incl heat & hot water. NS/NP. Call 604-526-5584 2 BDRM+DEN, 2 bath, grnd flr, 5 appl, 1100 sf, f/p, lrg deck, 2 u/g prkg, alarm, pool/fit, pets ok, $1600/mo. 604-931-3377 BBY, N. 1 BR bsmt $875 incl, sh’d ldry, priv ent /prkg/view deck, net, nr transit. ns/np. 604-298-8182 SALISBURY PLACE 7272 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. $877/mo. 604-524-4720 BBY LGHEED Mall, 1 BR View, 8th flr, storage, Indoor Pool, Gym. $975 incls utls. 604-944-8881

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Apt/Condos

BBY. 2 BR, 20th floor. 2 full baths, 6 applis, 2 balc, u/grd prkg, gym & pool. Near Lough Mall & Skytrain. $1600/mo. Oct 15. 604-420-9228 BBY, 2 BR Apt, cls to school and Lougheed Mall, newly reno’d kitch & bath, N/s, N/p, Avail now, $1150/mo. Call 604-420-7023.

BBY, Brentwood. Big 1 BR. $777 incl ht & h/w. Adult-oriented bldg. N/s, N/p. Call 604-841-6984

AMBER ROCHESTOR

BBY. BRENTWOOD GATE. NEW, top flr, low rise, Deluxe, 1 BR & Den, 6 appls, prkg, storage. Oct1 $1250/mo. NS/NP. Please contact Sanj 604-779-9490

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

BBY METROTOWN 1 & 2 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-788-1867

545 Rochester Ave, Coq

office: 604 936-3907

BBY METROTOWN 1 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. $700 Inc heat/hot water. 778-994-2334

MOVE-IN BONUS

BBY METROTOWN 1 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-323-0237

544 SYDNEY PLACE COQUITLAM Bach 755 1 Bdrm $875 $

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

MOVE-IN BONUS CYPRESS GARDENS

1 bedrooms starting at $804

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

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

6020-08

Coquitlam

COQ: 1980 Cape Horne, VIEW! 3 BR DUPLEX, dbl garage. National Home Warranty. $499,900. Sale By Builder. 604-522-3100 or 604-941-2444

6020-26

North Vancouver

PRIME LOCATION - $930,000 Approx 13,200 sq ft, level lot, in Princess Park area, great potential for re-development. Build a mansion. Close to school, shopping, recreation. 15 mins to downtown & skiing. Mins to both bridges. 3 storey 4 BR house with basement suite. Ideal to renovate. Act fast. No agents 604-612-0227

6020-34

Surrey

Sat & Sun - 1pm-4pm 11710 - 98A Avenue, Surrey 3 BR + 2 BR bmnt ste, workshop, dbl gar, sundeck, patio. $449,800. Mel, RE/MAX 604-726-6358

RENTALS Apt/Condos

Houses - Sale

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6508

6020

Until We Sell Your Property. No Fees. Call Kristen today (604) 786 - 4663

(604) 435-5555 OR (604) 786-4663

1114 HOWIE ST. COQUITLAM

Look into the Classifieds to find dogs, cats and plenty of other pets looking for a home like yours!

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❏ WE BUY HOMES ❏

Call 1-866-690-3328 www.4pillars.ca

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BBY METROTOWN 1 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-848-1790 BBY S. 1 BR. $710 - $745, Tile, laminate, ug prkg, hw, WiFi, cat ok, Metrotown, 604-818-1129 BBY SIMON FRASER APTS, 7175 Pandora St, close to SFU, shops & transit, 1 Br $875, 2 Br $1000 incl heat/hw, hardwood, new paint, 1 yr lease, np, Call Lorne Dorset Realty 604-299-0803

AMBER (W)

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

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

6508

Apt/Condos

COQ. 1 BR, 2nd flr. U/grd prkg. $790/mo incl heat & h/w. N/s. Consider sm. dog. 604-723-6907

COQ. 1 BR, $750. 2 BR, $850, 3 BR, $1050. Now/Nov 1, Incl d/w, ht, 778-990-7079, 604-521-8249 COQ WW Plateau, 2 BR, 2 bath, $1325/mo, Quay Pacific Property Mgnt Ltd. Call 604-570-2786

COQ/BBY, CORA Towers. NEW, 1000+sf, 2 BR, 2bth, appls, Gym, Media, 2 sec prkg. Close to SFU/skytrain. $1600(rent) +$400 (credits) /mo. Dave 604-787-1413

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

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT, New Westminster. $75,000 in services paid! 33’ x 130’. No HST! $324,888. Call 604-726-0677.

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Mobile Homes

#86 - 7850 King George Blvd, Sry. 2 BR. 55+ years old. 1 pet ok! $37,900. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

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Out Of Town Property

ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS! Full acres & more! Guaranteed Financing! NO CREDIT CHECK! $0 Down, $0 Interest. Starting @ just $89/month USD! Close to Tucson Int’l Airport. FREE Recording at 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 or www.SunsitesLandRush.com

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Real Estate Investment

TIMESHARE CANCEL. Were you misled when you purchased a Timeshare? Get out NOW with contract cancellation! STOP paying Mortgage and Maintenance! 100% Money back Guaranteed. 1-888-816-7128, X-6868 or 702-527-6868.

6508

Apt/Condos

Large bright 1 BRS @ $775. Newly renovated Incl heat, hot water 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345 MAPLE RIDGE 2 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-846-1169

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

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

MASSEY PLACE FALL SPECIALS Rent prices slashed. Largest Apts in New West. Rents starting $795 for Oct!

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

office: 604 524-8174 cell: 604 813-8789 COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

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

office: 604 936-1225

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq

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

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

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

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

● Spacious apartments ● Heat, h/w, prkg, indoor pool ● Ball court, daycare avail. ● Near Skytrain, shopping & kids park. Sorry no pets.

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

Lots & Acreage

on McBride Blvd

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

6030

604 939-0944

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

604 420-5636

www.montecitotowers.com

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

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

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Ave, New West

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

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA

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Apt/Condos

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Co-ops

NEW WEST: Moody Park 1 BR $650 + utils. Quiet. Nov 1. Cat ok. 604-591-3628 or 604-517-5593

OVER 55 Housing Society welcomes applicants. $50,000 gives you entitlement to occupy a 2 br unit. ns, np, Abby 604-870-8831

NEW WEST. Reno’d 1 BR New Appl’s etc. No Pets, From $745 inc. HT/HW 604-724-8353

Queens Avenue

NEW WESTMINSTER, One Bedroom, $710/mo Includes heat, h/w, cable & prkg. Near schools, shops, bus & Skytrain. Avail Oct 15th. Cats okay! Deposit required.

Call 604-521-2884

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

136 10th St, New West

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

Email for application qacoop@gmail.com

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Duplexes - Rent

BBY Metrotown, SxS Duplex, 3 BR, 1.5 bath, W/D, sundeck, lrg bsmt rec room, prkg. $1200 + 70% utils. Av now. 604-435-1005

COQ, Blue Mtn. Large 3 BR, 2 levels. 1.5 baths. 5 appl, fenced yard, garage. N/s. $1,400/mo + util. Near Lougheed Mall, Hwy 1 & amens. Nov 1st. 604-412-9946

6540 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! $1,850/mo + util. Avail immed. 604-469-9261 SILVER STAR APTS 6425 Silver Ave. Bby. Across St from Metrotown & skytrain, clean, quiet, near bus & shops, 1br $825 heat hw incld, ns, np, 1 yr lease Dorset Rlty.. John 604-439-9602

EL PRESIDENTE

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

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

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

Houses - Rent

3 BR newly reno’d, fenced yrd, h/w flr, 4appl, ref’s, ns, nd, pet ok $1350+util. Nov 1 604-430-1830 COQ CENTRAL 4 BR, 2 up & 2 BR in bsmt with rec rm & utility area, 2 full baths, appls incls w/d, newly refinished h/w flrs, garage, storage, carport, fncd back yd, cls to schools, rec ctr, shops & skytrain, n/p, n/s, Oct 15, $1700. Refs Req. 604-939-4540

COQ CTR. 3 BR, 1.5 baths, 5 appl, fenced yard, garage. Ns/np. $1,260. Av now. 604-537-7015 POCO, 3 BDRM rancher, new paint & carpet, small dog ok, $1380 Vacant. 604-910-6184 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M VANCOUVER - 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place & Costco…$1,288/M

Call (604)435-5555 or (604)786-4663

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

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

307 Richmond St.

2 level, 2 BR upper floor of heritage home. Hardwood floors. Large kitchen, 1.5 baths. Avail. now or Nov. 1. N/S, N/Pets. Lease and excellent references a must. Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

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.

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Miscellaneous Rentals

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

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY 7769 Gilley St. 2 BR bsmt suite. $750/mo incls util & W/D. N/S, N/P. Avail immed. 604-522-8833 or 604-786-1860

BBY, Central. Lrg 3 BR, 2 baths, f/p, priv w/d, carport. $1,350/mo + ½ util. Ns/np. Near BCIT, SFU, BGH & bus. Nov 1. 604-298-6874

BBY, E. 13th Ave/4th St. 2 BR g/l. 1200 sf. Sh’d w/d, gas f/p, f/yrd. NS/NP. $875 + util. 604-290-2181 BBY N. BCIT Newer 2 BR, grnd flr, $775 incls utls. N/S, N/P. Avail now. Very cln. 604-293-2295 BBY ROYAL Oak/Rumble, Brand New Main flr 3 BR ste, 2 bath, Nr bus/school. NS/NP. Avail Now $1200 + util. 604-375-4261

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

POCO 2 BR Condo to share, own bath rm, sat tv, a/c, $650 incls utils, Avail Immed. 778-385-6907

BBY, SOUTH. 1 BR, full bath, private w/d. N/s. $750/mo + 1⁄3 util. Near bus. Nov 1st. 604-435-6087

ROOM WITH a View, in a house, incls util/cbl/ph/wd, $450/mo. Avail now. N/P, 604-315-6611

COQ, 3 br main flr house, dw, fp, $1700+60% utils, share wd, ns, np, avail Nov. 1, 604-808-4155

6595-40

New Westminster

NEW WEST. Furn’d, Room $440 incls sh’d kitch & bath & utils. 604-767-3863 or 778-397-2102

6602

COQ, COMO Lake. 2 BR, full bath, private w/d. Ns/np. $970/mo incl hydro. Immed. 604-418-1548 COQ, COMO LAKE. NEW 1 BR bsmt ste, Own W/D, sep entry, $700/mo + utils, avail Nov 1, Near bus & amens. 604-939-6765

Suites/Partial Houses

3 BDRM, 1 Bath, 1100 Sqft, upper level, large deck, yard, storage, utilities incl, shared laundry, $1450 call nicole: 778-886-3491 3 BDRM upper floor. Shared laundry. Renovated. Available Oct. 15. $970 plus 2/3 utilities. Cat ok. Close to schools/transit. 604-941-9399. 3 BR Upper, Poco, 1 1/2 baths, newly reno’d kitchen, bath, flooring, windows, w/d, N/p, immed, $1600 + 1/2 util. 604-722-5072 BBY, 2 BR + den, grnd flr, $875 incl utils. Nr skytrain/bus/school, Avail now. NS/NP. 604-524-3196

Coquitlam

Great 3 BR, 1.5 baths, family room, lots of prkg, avail now or Nov 1. $1795/mo, N/S, lease & perfect refs a must.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty

(604) 521-0311

view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

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

Suites/Partial Houses

COQ, WW Plat, 2 BR g/lev, 1100 sf, den, slate flrs, 5 appls, extra storage. $995 + 25% utils. NS/ NP. Avail Nov 1. 604-552-4767

NEW WEST. Newly reno’d 2 BR, + g/lvl. Lots of cedar beams, etc. 850 sq ft. F/bath, f/p, priv w/d, garage. $1,300/mo incl hydro. Oct 15th or Nov 1st. N/s, small pets ok. Very private. 604-520-6801 PORT MOODY 2 BR g/lvl ste, carport, big yd, utils incls, $850. N/P. Avail now. 604-936-6533 QUEENSBOROUGH. 1 BR. $550/mo incl util/sat tv. Sept 1st. 604-515-7875 or 778-829-7675

COQ, East. Clean 2 BR, full bath, priv laundry, patio. Ns/np. $750 + 1 ⁄3 util. Avail now. 604-524-5237

COQ L’heed Mall/skytrn. Lrg 1BR, w/d, full bath, Avail Now or Oct 15, ns/np, $760 incls utils, 604-937-7896, 604-873-8491

COQ, Superstore/Brunette. 1 BR. $650 + util. Pets are welcome! 604-522-3100 or 604-941-2444

BBY, 7480 17th Ave, 3 BR upper flr. 1550 sq ft. Sh’d w/d. $1600/mo incl hydro/gas. No pets. Immed. 604-731-2510 or 604-522-6443

COQ, WEST. Charming character home, 2 BR & den, main flr. Big private yard & patio. Jacuzzi tub. Near Skytrain. $1,250/mo + 2 ⁄3 util. Avail now. 604-931-4051

BBY CARIBOO HEIGHTS, 2 BR bsmt ste, n/s, n/p, no w/d, $800 + utils, Avail Now, 604-528-6036

COQ WEST Newer 2 BR g/l, nr Burquitlam Plaza, clean, w/d, n/s, n/p, $850 + utils. 604-936-7500

Time to Get Your Own Place? Find your answer in the Classifieds – in print and online!

FOR RENT

1-BEDROOM AP T. Move in tomorrow. Affo rdable monthly rent.

SRY, NORTH. 2 BR + den. Fenced yard, laundry hook-up, carport. Near Skytrain. No dogs. $720 + util. 604-944-2600, eves.

6605

Townhouses Rent

COQ WW Plateau, 3 BR T/H, 3 bath $2195/mo. Quay Pacific Ppty Mgmt Ltd, call 604-570-2786

Alarm/Security

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8030

Carpentry

JENCO CONSTRUCTION Cabinets, furniture, renos, kitch., bath. 20 years exp. 604-562-5934

Cleaning

#1 QUALITY Cleaning Service Homes & Business. Senior Disc. Low Rates. 604 724-8998 European Style Cleaning Reliable. Eco Friendly Products Used, ★ Eva 604-347-7776★

8060

STAMPED CONCRETE

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

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

30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

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

Contact 604-939-0221

All Your Concrete Needs

Danny 604.307.7722 All Concrete/Asphalt Removal Disposal incls Quality Guaranteed, Free Estimates. Comm/ Res. 604-540-6567 DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Prompt, Professional, Family run 40+yrs. Seniors % 604 240-3408

8073

Drainage

woodland@rentmidwest.com

6615

Wanted To Rent

RESP. LADY requires 1 BR ste, Central Coq. Nov 1. Inclusive $800-$850. 604-931-3408

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

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

8075

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

BBY 6994 Greenwood St, Brand New approx 1800sf Warehouse with finished office, 1 UNIT LEFT! Clean, large O/H door, 3 phase power, available Now. Call 604 929-9493 www.westrockproperty.com

PT MOODY Moray/St. Johns, 2400 sf shop plus mezzanine Suit auto/warehouse, wholesale, boatshop, etc. 604-525-8839

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

8080

Electrical

GENSON ELECTRICAL Licenced & bonded. EC #102722 Ind/Comm/Res. 604-763-7021

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+). BUTTERFLY MASSAGE, Asian lovely girls, 4536 Hastings St, Bby. 10am-1am, 604-299-1514.

Sun-Thur 10-Midnight Fri/Sat 10am-1pm

Angel Massage 604-294-8038

402-3701 Hastings St., Burnaby

Electrical

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

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

BACKYARD CREATIONS Cedar - Fences, Patios, Decks, Storage Sheds. 778-558-7450

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

GET ER’ DONE Flooring & Trim

Laminate & Hardwood

604-841-1855 604-466-9733

ALL ABOUT FLOORS Hardwood, Laminate. Free Estimates. Call Mo 778-789-4333

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

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

8125

Gutters

604-916-7729 JEFF

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

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774.

7010

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Concrete

NWEST 3 BR + den, 3 ba T/H Executive Condo. Quay Pacific Property Mgmt. 604-570-2786

full body rub sauna & steam Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai

Go to http://classified.van.net or call 604-444-3000.

8010

8055

WOODLAND PARK

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

6602

N. WEST Queensborough, 2 BR gr lev. NS/NP, N/wd. Av now. $750 incls utls/cbl. 604-657-7401

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

811 Foster Ave

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

Houses - Rent

UPPER LEVEL HOUSE, 3bdr/ 1&1/2 bath, Delsom Village, washer & dryer, garage, shed, big yard, close to Alex Fraser bridge, mint condition. $2200/month. Available November 1st. Call 604 723 5858

6595

PITT MEADOWS New 2 BR Condo, new appls, Oct 1. $1150. 604-525-9692, 778-994-9513 POCO, 1 BR Apt, in very quiet 6 unit bldg, shared laundry, $750 incls utls. Av now. N/S, N/P. 604-941-4877 or 604-240-2562

6540

HOME SERVICES

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

604-439-9417

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8125

Gutters

Grant’s Home Maintenance Complete Gutter Cleaning & Repairs: We also do pressure washing & window cleaning .

Residential & Strata Prompt Service. WCB Insured

604 936-2808

grantshomemaintenance@shaw.ca

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

8155

Landscaping

8160

Lawn & Garden

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

8160

Lawn & Garden

Fall Services

SAME DAY SERVICE “More than just mowing!”

Yard Clean-ups • Hedges Pruning • Gutters • Aeration Lawn Mowing Christmas Lights Rubbish Removal Free Estimates

310-JIMS (5467) www.jimsmowing.ca Book a job at: www.jimsmowing.ca

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

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

604-992-6654

Landscape Technician & Cert. Arborist

COQUITLAM

LANDCAPING LTD.

❏ FALL 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

★ Fall Yard Clean Up. ★ Lawn Maint and Gardening. ★ Hedge and Tree Trimming. ★ Fully Insured. BBB Member.

604-720-2853

www.atclandscape.com

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

Interior & Exterior

* EXCELLENT PRICES * Free Est./Written Guarantee

No Hassle Quick Work Insured /WCB

604-723-8434

#1 PAY-LESS PRO PAINTING 30 yrs exp. Fall Specials. Int/Ext. Power Washing. 604-891-9967

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

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

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

B&Y MOVING • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

604-708-8850

Free Est 604-779-6978

Stevie’s Handyman Services Big or Small, we do it ALL! Call Stevie 778-997-0337

Painting/ Wallpaper

PRIMO PAINTING

Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~

• Residential and Commercial Lawn Maintenance •Aeration • Yard Cleanup • Lawn Repairs • Gardening • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning

8195

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

Plumbing

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

MONTY J’S MOVING

Your first and last call for all your moving needs. Local, Provincial or National www.MontyJsMoving.com Call 604-710-5253

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

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

8250

AUTOMOTIVE

9105

Roofing

JJ Rooﬁng • Repairs • Reroof • New Roof

Auto Miscellaneous

SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

604-726-6345

9125

Domestic

SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD

604-317-4729

with ad! www.skyviewrooﬁng1.com

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd Re-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB. 604-961-0324 or 604-562-0957

1996 MERCURY SABLE LS, $2000, Must be Seen. Zero rust or damage. aircared, fully loaded, chrome wheels. 604-513-9885 1999 CHRYSLER Intrepid. Not insured, Aircared until end of 2010. 210K, good body, needs brakes & mechanical work $800 OBO. 604-463-3254

9145 SSK ROOFING & SIDING Re-roofing. Gutters. WCB / BBB 604-787-4622 or 778 240-6513

8255

Scrap Car Removal

HOUR 2Service From Call

Family Owned & Operated

(604) 209-2026

778-242-5865

604-761-7175

PLUMBERS

WE LOAD 604-242-4869

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

Green Monster Waste We Remove & Recycle All Waste

Pays $150 minimum

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

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

MOVING ANY where any time, Reasonable rates. call Larry for free estimates. 604-418-8119

Planning on RENOVATING?

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

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

COMPLETE HOME RENOS • Kitchens • Bathrooms

Greg 604-818-0165 FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring ''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

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

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

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

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

8250

Eco-Friendly Disposal of Your Unwanted Clutter

Best Rates & Service

604-562-9960

$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 DISPOSAL BINS 4 - 40 yard bins. Starting from $179 including dump fees. Disposal King, 604-306-8599 WILL HAUL out garages and bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable items are included. 604-936-8583

8315

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

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

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

Call 778-316-3217

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

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

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

★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!

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

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

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2000 GMC 1500 SL, ext. cab, 4.8 auto 2wd 153k, tow pkg, tonneau cover, $8000 obo. 604-240-8713

2000 JEEP Grand Cherokee Ltd. 78,800 kms! Aircared, Loaded. $10,500 obo. Sry. 604-594-1465

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

Tried & True Since 1902

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2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $11,900. Auto, dark blue, PWR Locks/Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes. Honda Serviced. NO Accidents. 100k. Great on gas, +extras. Coq. ★ 604-868-3128

9173

Vans

2005 PONTIAC Montana, ext cab V6, 75,000kms, fully loaded, 7 seats, $9000obo, 604-466-0442

9522

RV’s/Trailers

1999 TRIPLE E 36 ft 300 hp motorhome. Cat Allison trans. 61,500 km. Quiet diesel gen. New tires, many extras, stored indoors. $55,000. Call 604-309-3303

2002 KOMFORT, 28ft, 5th wheel, all amenities, spotless condition, $14,900. 604-230-2728

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

Roofing

• BBB • RCABC • GAF/ELK Master Elite Contractor • Residential Rooﬁng • Liability Coverage and WCB • Designated Project Managers • Homes & Strata • Third Party Inspection Installations & Repairs Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate •• 24 Hr Emergency Service Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount

2005 TOYOTA ECHO, 2 dr, hatchback, auto, silver, 65k, clean, $5800 Firm. 604-538-9257

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

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

2005 SUZUKI SWIFT, 4 dr, h/b, 5 spd, well maintained, low kms, $6500 obo. 604-942-8171

2009 TOYOTA YARIS, 4 dr, h/b, auto, many options, 18k, silver, $8,800 Firm. 604-538-4883

RUBBISH REMOVAL

A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872

2003 TIBURON, Red, V6, 5spd, leather, sunroof, new stereo system, 150Km, well maintained, 604-792-9694 $8000 OBO

No Wheels No Problem

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1996 ACURA TL 2.5, Auto, dark green, AC, power mirrors, power seat, power windows, 6 CD/ changer. 235,000kms. Runs great! $2200. ★ 604-618-3097

Removal FREEScrap/Car

Rubbish Removal

MINIBIN RENTAL

Sports & Imports

1999 MAZDA B4000, 5 spd, 4 dr, 202kms, gold, air cared $3975 D9921 Abbots 604-855-6522

Serving the Lower Mainland Licenced & Insured. Refs.

15% O

9160

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

We cover the H.S.T.

Exceeding all expectations, one client at a time

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2008 TOYOTA Tacoma, 2dr reg cab, under 30000 kms, exc cond, $12500. Cell 778 938 8450

2005 29’ JAYCO Trailer. like new, winterized, Awning, strg, slide, a/c, $18,000obo 604-997-9201 2007 18FT Fleetwood trlr, new cond. comes w/additional battery $13,900neg. Chwk 604-798-0540 2007 SUNSEEKER Motorhome, E450, 32’, sleeps 6, 1 slide, 25,000km $49,500 604-824-4552

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Going the right way? Get your career moving at Douglas. Visit douglascollege.ca/info for a complete schedule.

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REVIEW OCTOBER 2010 Highlights

EVENTS & REMINDERS October 7th Networking AM 7:30 to 9:00 am

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

October 12th October Mail-Out Materials due at the Chamber ofﬁce

October 19th

Small Business Week Seminar & “Business After 5” Networking: 4:00 to 7:00 pm

October 27th

Member Orientation 4:00 to 5:00 pm

October 28th

10th Annual Business Excellence Awards Nominees’ Luncheon 11:15 am to 1:45 pm

October 31st

Deadline for “Call for Nominations” to the Board 12:00 am Midnight

SAVE THE DATE! November 18th Annual General Meeting

December 9th

Christmas Luncheon

January 29th, 2011 10th Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala

Full Event and Reminder details on page 3

Moving ahead transportation in the Northeast Sector

Premier Gordon Campbell speaks with Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender (Chair of the Mayor’s Council) at a recent Chamber luncheon where a memorandum of understanding to conduct long-term planning for transit projects and funding options was signed. Also included in the photo are Transportation Minister Shirley Bond, and Port Moody Mayor, Joe Trasolini.

Photo courtesy of Jeffrey D. Fairbank Photography

CHAIR’S REPORT

Stephanie Booth Chamber Chair

Having recently attended the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM in Gatineau, Quebec, I am utterly amazed at the power of advocacy that our Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has. Policies formulated at our Policy Committee level, can and have been routed to the BC Chamber of Commerce for upward submission and endorsement by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, affecting

change at the municipal, provincial and federal levels of government. Our Chamber of Commerce is an integral part of the strong and diverse network of Chamber’s and Boards of Trade that gives the Canadian Chamber it’s voice and credibility with federal policymakers, the media and the general public. We are an essential link in the Canadian Chamber’s work as it forms a vital connection between business and the federal government and, together we continue to demonstrate impact on public policy and decision-making to the benefit of all Canadians. Whether the issue is taxation, education, environment, industry, international affairs, social, or transportation the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce can advocate on your CHAIR’S REPORT continued on page 2

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

I am very excited and proud to be named the Executive Director of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. I have deep roots in this community; I grew up in Port Coquitlam, and now currently reside in Coquitlam with my family. My children have and are attending schools in the district, I have been active as a coach for various sports and I have served as a Board Member for many different organizations in the Tri-Cities. It’s been very busy since I started. On my second day on the job I was off to Victoria for Michael Hind meetings with the other Chamber Executive Executive Director Directors from throughout BC. It was a great way to network, get new ideas and catch a glimpse of the activities which keep Chambers so active and busy. The Tri-Cities Chamber won an award for the best communications/newsletter in the province amongst the large Chambers. Well done Jacquie and the staff. Then, in week two, we hosted a luncheon featuring Ian Jarvis, CEO TransLink and Mayor Fassbender, Chair, TransLink Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation with Premier Campbell joining us as well. It EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT continued on page 4

More Info @ www.tricitieschamber.com

October Anniversaries

26 Years

SHARE Family & Community Services Society

23 Years

A&A Discount Towing Brick Warehouse Corporation,The Meridian RV Mfg. Ltd.

17 Years

Costco Wholesale

16 Years

MC Freight Systems

15 Years

SE - Self Employment Program

13 Years

Evergreen Cultural Centre Society Jireh Development Corporation

12 Years

Cellular Mobile Services Comar Electrical Services Ltd. Pin Holdings Inc. Western Heating & Pool Services WR Marine Services

11 Years

Evergreen Log Scaling and Grading Inc. Isaac Systems K-Tec Industries Ltd. Lippert Food Consulting Inc.

10 Years

Quality Underwriting

9 Years

Expert Building Services Inc. Silvco Linen Services Ltd.

8 Years

Minuteman Press Tri-Cities

7 Years

Cruise Holidays Of Port Coquitlam Dazil Internet Services, Inc. Disability Management Institute Inter Resource Consulting PoCo Auto Repair Ltd. Puriﬁed Water Store Vivio Flower Gallery

6 Years

Club Aviva Metropolitan Closets Tri-City Women’s Resource Society

5 Years

Comforting Care Ltd. Diane Thorne, MLA Maple Leaf Self Storage MLA Port Moody – Coquitlam Prudential Sterling Realty Uptown Dawg Corp. Yireh Educational Institute

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 Phillips First Services Hospitality Fred Soofi Pasta Polo Staff: Michael Hind Executive Director Susanna Walden Membership Karen Godden Accounting Jacquelyn Hnat Marketing Ellen Wattam Programs Sabrina Cercle Events and Sales Ivana Primorac Administrative Assistant Matthew Danchuk Marketing Tri-Cities 10 by 10 Challenge

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WELCOME To Our New Members Blue Mountain Services Ltd.

Lawyers West LLP

Plumbing, Heating, Drainage & General Services Mike Bueschkens #10 – 3051 Underhill Avenue Burnaby T: 604-444-3711 F: 604-444-3611 info@bluemountainservices.com www.bluemountainservices.com

W.J. Curtis Painting & Decorating

Lawyers Jason Jakubec #303 – 566 Lougheed Highway Coquitlam T: 778-588-7051 F: 778-588-7052 jason@lLawyerswest.ca www.lawyerswest.ca

Paint & Decorating Wayne Curtis Port Coquitlam T: 778-319-8072 waynecurtis72@hotmail.com

YLD Canada Immigration & Recruitment Services Ltd. Immigration & Naturalization Services Dharmasena Yakandawela Coquitlam T: 778-388-4620 F: 604-464-5998 ceo@yldcanada.com www.yldcanada.com

Make Me Over Salon & Spa

DollarMakers

Joint Venture Brokers Robin J. Elliott #104 – 2968 Burlington Drive Coquitlam T: 604-945-5754 robin@dollarmakers.com www.robinjelliot.com

Beauty Salon & Spa Lisa Tmar 2503 B St. Johns Street Port Moody T: 604-931-4484 F: 604-936-8756 make-me-over@mail.com makemeoversalonspa.com

Fin Donnelly

Sutton Group 1st West Realty

Constituency Ofﬁce / Member of Parliament Fin Donnelly 1116 Austin Avenue Coquitlam T: 604-664-9229 F: 604-664-9231 donnef@parl.gc.ca www.ﬁndonnelly.ca

CHAIR’S REPORT continued from page 1

behalf. We are not industry specific. We can show how specific issues are important to more than just one sector and demonstrate the broader economic impact. We let the government at all levels hear what it is that you have to say. stephanie.booth@rbc.com

Real Estate Catalina Baciu #118 – 3030 Lincoln Avenue Coquitlam T: 778-231-8383 F: 1-888-861-2009 cat@catalinabaciu.com www.catalinabaciu.com

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS BIO Past Chair

Barrie Seaton

Royal LePage Showcase Plus Barrie has been a member of the TriCities Chamber of Commerce for more than 16 years and has served as a member of the Board of Directors for the past 9 years. In addition to being the Chair for 2009, he has served as the Chair of the Membership, Transportation, Policy and Golf Tournament Committees and has sat on a number of Chamber Committees. In 2005 he was very proud to be voted Chamber

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lion Club, at the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), which recognizes the top 10% of realtors in the Lower Mainland, and in 2005, Barrie was awarded the Realtors Care Award in recognition of his dedication and charitable work in his community. He also has been a member of the Professional Conduct and the Government Relations Committees at the REBGV. Barrie strongly believes that if you work in the community, it is important that you give back to the community. He is the Founding President of the Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam

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Member of the Year. He and his wife Joan have been married for 41 years, and have lived in Coquitlam for 17 years after being transferred here from Toronto. After many years in corporate life in the automobile sector, Barrie entered the real estate industry in 1995. As a licensed realtor with Royal LePage Showcase Plus in Port Moody, Barrie is consistently one of the top producers in completed real estate transactions in his office and has been a recipient of the Royal LePage Director’s Platinum Award for the past 6 years. He is a 7 year member of the Medal-

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• Budgeting • Restructuring/ Turnaround • Receivership • Proposal • Bankruptcy

Centennial, and has served for many years on Douglas College’s Review Committee for the Self Employment Program. At the City of Coquitlam he has been a member of the Transportation and Strategic Planning Committees and is currently Chair of the Board of Variance. Barrie is convinced that in these times of economic challenge and uncertainty, member support will be the lifeblood of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, and he continues to encourage members to be more active in Chamber and serve on committees. barrie@barrieseaton.com

SCHOLARSHIP &B URSARY W INNERS for 2010 Rylan Bateman

Farid Kaywan

Gleneagle Secondary School

Riverside Secondary School

Clara Zheng

Katie Cochrane

Terry Fox Secondary School

Douglas College

EPR Coquitlam is pleased to announce recipients of the EPR Scholarship and Bursary Program. Students have demonstrated academic excellence in accounting courses at the Secondary School level or Douglas College, and are pursuing post-secondary studies in the accounting ﬁeld. EPR Coquitlam is proud to support excellence in the accounting profession through this program.

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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 along at least 60 business cards! Thursday, October 7th Check in - 7:15 am Breakfast – 7:30 to 9:00 am PoCo Inn & Suites 1545 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam Price includes breakfast and HST: Cost: Members: $20 Future Members: $24 Sponsored by: Service Canada

October 12th 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. October Host: Dennis Marsden Space is limited to ten participants: Must be a Chamber Member to attend. Tuesday, October 12th, 12:00 to 1:30 pm Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Cost: Free to members, RSVP required Complimentary parking

Small Business Week Seminar & “Business After 5” Networking Strategic Vision Planning for your Business

Plan to attend this seminar exploring issues related to strategic vision. Jean Sinden, Senior Manager, Consulting BDC, will provide an analysis to help set your business plan into action. Then choose between two separate workshops; George Moen, President of Blenz, The Canadian Coffee Company: Business Development and the Importance of the Business Identity Or Randy Hnatko, President & CEO at Trainwest Management and Consulting Inc.: Why People Buy and the Seven Deadly Sins of Negotiating. “Business After 5” Networking PM including one complimentary refreshment and appetizers will follow. Tuesday, October 19th, 4:00 to 7:00 pm The Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 405 North Road, Coquitlam Cost: Workshop & Networking- Members $30 Future Members $45 Networking Only-Members $15.00 Future Members $30.00 (all prices include HST) Sponsored by:

October 31st -Midnight

Complimentary Refreshment provided by: The Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre

Deadline – “Call for Nominations” to the Board of Directors

October 27th

Member Orientation

“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, October 27th, 4:00 to 5:00 pm Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom 1209 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Cost: Free to members, RSVP required

October 28th

10th Annual Business Excellence Awards Nominees’ Luncheon

Be part of the excitement as we gather to honour the Nominees selected in the five categories of the 10th Annual Business Excellence Awards. Thursday, October 28th, 11:15 am to 1:45 pm The Boathouse Port Moody 2770 Esplanade Avenue, Port Moody Cost: Members: $50 Future Members: $58 (prices plus HST)

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EVENTS • October, 2010 October 19th

October 7th

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Here’s an opportunity to get involved with your Chamber of Commerce. Are you a dedicated Chamber member who is: ready, willing and able to represent the Chamber’s mandate as a member of the Board. Don’t hesitate! Nomination forms available on-line www.tricitieschamber.com

SAVE THE DATE! November 18th Annual General Meeting

December 9th

Christmas Luncheon

January 29th, 2011

10th Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala

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 info@tricitieschamber.com www.tricitieschamber.com

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