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The Homes For Good Society is one step closer to its goal of ending homelessness in the Tri-Cities. Last Tuesday, the non-profit organization reached a longawaited agreement with the Ministry of Housing that will allow plans to proceed. “That’s what we were waiting for. We really couldn’t move forward until we had an agreement with the ministry on how we were going to implement our housingfirst initiative,” said Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore. “Things are going to start happening now in the sense that we’re going to start board development and fundraising. We’re going to start working to solidify our partnerships and then start looking for clients to house.” The Homes for Good Society launched last October, stemming from Port Coquitlam’s action team on homelessness. It focuses on a housing-first model of providing homes and wrap-around services to help chronically homeless people stay off the streets. The group had originally hoped to house 10 homeless people in the Tri-Cities by the end of March 2010, and another 30 by the end of this year. The five-year plan seeks to find homes for all homeless people in the Tri-Cities and then expand services to other communities. However, the process stalled due to red-tape. “The province has regulations that do not allow subsidizing rent, and that’s  CONT. ON PAGE 4, see HOMES.

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Coquitlam votes on shelter plans

Police counter residents’ fears of increased crime, litter and trespassing John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Emotions boiled over in Coquitlam council chambers Monday as councillors took the first of many steps toward rezoning land for a permanent homeless shelter in east Coquitlam. The city’s land use committee unanimously voted in favour of a zoning amendment to pave the way for a 30-person permanent homeless shelter, on top of a future market development site, at 3030 Gordon Ave. The project is in need of provincial funding and a non-profit service provider before it can move ahead, and Monday’s vote was seen as the first step in that process. “What is really at the heart of this is to have a

site … to be shelf-ready to go once the provincial government is in a position to start announcing funding for these sorts of housing shelter projects around the Lower Mainland,” said Jim McIntyre, Coquitlam’s general manager of planning and development. “By moving forward and having the site appropriately designated in our official community plan, and appropriately zoned, it moves us up the list of priorities.” Monday’s vote was preceded by a lengthy list of speakers, including members of the Coquitlam RCMP, city staff and homelessness advocates, as well as area residents opposed to the proposal. Citing concerns around trespassing, public safety and the size of the proposed building, Reece Avenue resident Greg MacDonald said the majority of residents living in the adjacent neighbourhood support

helping the homeless, but don’t endorse the Gordon Avenue location. “We are all in favour of helping those less fortunate, but we feel our neighbourhood is being sacrificed to achieve this. This is by no means a win-win situation,” he said. Hoy Street resident Garry Badour was incensed by Monday’s proceedings, claiming problems already seen in the neighbourhood — litter, crime and trespassing — would be exacerbated if a shelter is located in the area. Badour yelled at council members from the viewing gallery before the issue was put to a vote, claiming the committee is “biased.” “We live there — all of our lives will be ruined,”  CONTINUED ON PAGE 4, see NEIGHBOURHOOD.

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“remains as one of their priorities.” “It’s a challenging issue, because I understand the fears and I understand people’s desires to protect their neighbourhood from the unknown. But at the same time, we’ve got a tough decision to make because we have to find a solution here. “Coquitlam has stepped forward and said, ‘We are going to find a place for this.’ Many communities don’t take that on, partly because of the challenges that we’re now going to face. Because no matter where you put it, it’s not going to work for somebody.” A rezoning bylaw to allow the proposed shelter is set to go before council for the first of four required readings on Nov. 1.

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ity to service providers, dumpsters and empty bottles. Popowich noted that adding more businesses, while keeping the area clean of litter and regularly lit up, will help keep crime down. “Light it up, light them up, clean up the area, don’t allow garbage to accumulate, replace your light bulbs when they’re burnt out, fix the broken windows,” he said. “Whether you’re actually at risk to these people or not is another thing entirely. But it seems like the perception is the overriding issue here.” In an interview Tuesday, Mayor Richard Stewart said he last spoke to members of the provincial government about a month ago, and was assured that funding for the shelter

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Rob Thiessen, executive director of the Hope for Freedom Society, also spoke in favour of the rezoning process. He recalled how torn the community was in 2007 when the cold wet weather mat program was first being discussed. That program was launched at five Tri-Cities churches in December 2007 to temporarily house the homeless amidst a firestorm of community backlash. “We heard about everything from loss of property value to needles laying around everywhere, to theft of personal property, risk to children, increased drug activity in the areas, increased heath issues, etc … in the three years we’ve operated the shelters in the locations we operated, nothing has happened,” he said. Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Brad Popowich noted that the area around Gordon Avenue is already viewed as an “area of high activity” for the local homeless population due to its proxim-

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Container village submission doing well in contest Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com A temporary homeless shelter in the TriCities could be just a click away. Gerry Sly, owner of Boyd Autobody and Glass, hopes to win $500,000 to support the container village initiative through a three-phase online contest through Aviva Community Fund. The idea is to use modified shipping containers to provide interim shelter for up to 24 local homeless people each night. These sleeping units would provide a shortterm solution after the cold wet weather mat program ends next year. The container village would then continue to operate until the TriCities opens a permanent emergency shelter. “Beginning in April 2011, occupants can have a dry roof over their head, a warm room, a fireproof mattress and a shared toilet,” notes

the contest submission. “They can also sleep with both eyes closed for a change or read under LED lighting. What a difference from living in a cardboard box.” While all start-up costs for site development have been donated, the initiative would require nearly $14,000 per month to staff four fulltime shelter employees. As of Tuesday afternoon, the container village ranked eighth out of 411 Canada-wide submissions in its category. Voters can cast one electronic ballot per day until Friday, Nov. 5, when this phase of voting ends. Children under 18 can vote with parental consent. To vote for the container village, visit http://avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf7495. To view a locally made rap video about the project, visit http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=vkCHdVKchnA. More information is available at www.containervillage.ca.

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Cheng-Fu Bea, a resident of the Brittany Park complex in Port Coquitlam, has been banned from filing any more parkingrelated petitions in B.C. Supreme Court.

missed. Bea then filed a notice of appeal in the B.C. Court of Appeal and several more applications to the appellate court. On Aug. 23, 2010, Appeal Court Justice Christopher Grauer dismissed Bea’s third petition. Labelling Bea a “vexatious litigant in the court,” Grauer also included provisions in his order that banned Bea and his wife from filing any more petitions in Supreme Court about the parking matter and, should they attempt to do so, “registry staff are authorized to refuse any document” in contravention of his order. Bea then appealed Grauer’s order. Smith wrote in her reasons that the small strata corporation had been drawn into court on the parking bylaw more than 30 times, creating “considerable costs to respondent owners who are paying the legal fees to defend what amounts to an abuse of both courts’ processes.” The three-justice panel unanimously dismissed Bea’s applications to discharge the previous orders. Smith’s order went one step further than that by Grauer, by authorizing registry staff “to discard any document that is attempted to be filed in contravention of this order.” The strata council was also awarded special costs against Bea and his wife. Neither Bea nor his wife could not be reached for comment.

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council. He filed three successive petitions in court over the same issue. The first was dismissed on its merits, and costs of 44,986.67 were awarded to the strata council. An appeal of that assessment was dismissed, and costs in the amount of $678.39 were awarded to the respondent. The second petition was also dismissed, and costs of $3,520.92 were awarded to the strata council. According to Smith’s findings, none of the costs have been paid. Bea did not appeal the orders that dismissed the two petitions. He did, however, file a third petition relating to the same bylaw issue. The court dismissed that petition as “vexatious and an abuse of the court process,” and subsequently ordered that Bea “be prohibited from filing any further applications or petitions on the same matter until he posts $7,500 as security for the costs to the respondent.” The court also found that Bea was acting as a “straw man” for his wife in the litigation, as he “had deliberately insulated himself from any costs award by having no assets in his name,” including the strata unit he lived in. An order was then issued for special costs to be paid by Bea’s wife. That order was appealed, and then dis-

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SkyTrain would help PoCo Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore’s proposal to extend the Evergreen Line to the downtown core of the city is the only one to make any sense for TransLink if growth and expansion to Pitt Meadows, Mission and eventually across the river to Langley are to take place in the future. It makes no sense to end the Evergreen Line at Coquitlam’s Town Centre, well north of Coquitlam Centre, To The unless it’s intended to be final. It leaves no future options open for expansion without the hassle of needlessly difficult transfer situations. If TransLink is serious about serving the greatest number of transit users possible and planning for its future success, the Evergreen Line needs to be accessible to the highest population densities, which

means focusing the stations where most people are, for their convenience. Towns like Port Coquitlam could contribute lots for park and ride and perhaps share upkeep for station facilities in order to alleviate the costs of building the stations. Locating SkyTrain stations at town cores is a future economic booster, bringing shoppers and tourists to local businesses Editor that would otherwise not have bothered because of traffic and parking difficulties. No wonder Moore and his councillors have the vision to recognize what a plus this would be for Port Coquitlam. I fully support him in this endeavour. M. Schooff Port Coquitlam

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rime rates will go up. Property values will go down. There will be more littering and trespassing. Lives will be ruined. Those are the fears of some residents living near 3030 Gordon Ave. in Coquitlam, the site of a proposed homeless shelter. But many of those fears seem more based on misunderstanding than fact. Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Brad Popowich told city council Monday that the neighbourhood around 3030 Gordon Ave. is already considered an “area of high activity” for local homeless people, because service providers — as well as dumpsters and empty bottles — are abundant. He said adding more businesses could help keep crime rates down. Sandy Burpee, chair of the Tri-Cities Homelessness Task Group, provided evidence that seems to contradict residents’ fears, in the form of a 2007 Vancouver Coastal Health study — which concluded that homes located near homeless shelters suffered “no negative impacts” on safety or property values. Likewise, the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association actually recorded a decline in panhandling, drug use and trespassing after shelters opened in that city. Rob Thiessen, executive director of the Hope for Freedom Society, recalled how the TriCities were divided back in 2007, when similar fears were raised over the cold wet weather mat program. Three years later, those fears do not seem to have materialized. It’s easy to understand why area residents are hesitant to accept something they’re not familiar with — how many middle class people, after all, have ever been inside a homeless shelter? But the level of hysteria surrounding this project is over the top. We only hope council has the courage to weather the criticism and stay on track.

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Premier’s latest moves don’t go far enough I Former solicitor general John Les, who had to t’s going to take a lot more than a cabinet shuffle and a provincewide television address for Premier resign after it was revealed he was under a special prosecutor’s investigation, is no doubt the most disGordon Campbell to even begin to recover in appointed person in the Liberal caucus. popularity. Even though he was cleared in that investigation, But some of the changes he’s made — or not Les was not only passed over for cabinet promotion, made — provide some clues about what might be but got the equivalent of the proverbial lump of coal: his comeback strategy. he’s now the parliamentary secretary for HST inforFirst of all, despite the fact that 16 ministers got mation. Good luck with that, John! new (or slightly new) assignments at the cabinet Les’s seatmate in Chilliwack is also likely distable, the shuffle itself did not signal any great appointed. Barry Penner moves from the high-prochange in the government’s priorities. file environment portfolio to the more The ministers of most of the key minanonymous aboriginal affairs ministry. istries — finance, health, transportation, The shuffle also displayed Campbell’s forestry and attorney general — retained penchant for tinkering with what actualtheir portfolios. ly constitutes a cabinet ministry. He The biggest change, arguably, was created two portfolios out of thin air. We moving George Abbott into the educanow have a minister for natural resource tion portfolio. The government signalled operations and — wait for it — a mintwo years ago that it had ambitious plans ister of state for “building code renewal.” for significant reforms of the K-12 eduView From But the rest of the cabinet changes cation system, and perhaps Abbott will The Ledge were relatively minor in scope, and only be the one to finally carry them out. one new face, Stephanie Cadieux from Abbott will also be the one who Keith Baldrey Surrey, was promoted from the backwill square off with the BC Teachers’ Federation as it prepares to enter into contract talks. bench. There were no real demotions — no one was actually taken out of cabinet — which may speak to The BCTF will want a hefty raise, which the governCampbell having to be very careful about hurting ment will refuse to grant, and Abbott will be the anyone’s feelings in his party right now, given the government point man in the showdown that looms party convention coming up in November. with the militant union. Campbell says he regards his current team as And putting Rich Coleman back into the solicitor-general’s portfolio — where he had served before strong, with little need for new blood. He remains stubbornly optimistic he can pull both himself and — while allowing him to keep responsibility for his government out of the mess they find themselves social housing is another logical fit. He also keeps in, and that he can do that with little change in the responsibility for gaming, liquor and ICBC, thus people around him. ensuring he remains a major force in government.

There was one important exception to that, however. After spending 13 years as Premier Gordon Campbell’s chief advisor, Martyn Brown has left the premier’s office to become a deputy minister. Replacing him is former deputy finance minister and ICBC president Paul Taylor. The importance of Brown’s departure cannot be downplayed. Few people last long as chief of staff to a political leader, and Brown’s survival in that post for so long speaks volumes about how much Campbell relied on him. Chief of staff can be an immensely powerful position, second perhaps only to the premier himself. Brown has been the unseen force in the Liberal government since it first took power in 2001. Like his predecessors, he seemed likely to last only a few years, but after a while it became apparent he was so intrinsically linked to Campbell that he wasn’t going anywhere. But now he has left (he’s now deputy minister of tourism, trade and investment) and it will be interesting to see what impact his departure has on Campbell’s strategic and philosophic approach to governing. I suspect Taylor’s priority will be to help devise a strategy to sell the HST to the public. He surely can’t be viewing his appointment as long-term employment, given the government’s low standing in the polls. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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The 2008 Shaughnessy-Prairie area transportation study completely ignored traffic calming, other than recommending curb bulges, some street closures and a full traffic light at Prairie Avenue/Wellington Street (which PoCo council ignored). Neither did the report mention the possibility of cut-through traffic problems arising from the construction of the Coast Meridian Overpass. Will Vision 2020 address the cut-through speeding problem? The 2008 report estimated that PoCo’s population will grow by nearly 30,000 come 2026 and PoCo council, the PoCo transportation solutions and operations (TSO) standing committee and the city’s engineering department have no traffic-calming plans in writing at this time. There are no PoCo bylaws that deal with traffic calming. While other cities demand that traffic calmers be installed before new subdivisions/multiple housing projects are built, PoCo does not. Will Vision 2020 take note and address this serious safety problem? Coquitlam, Port Moody and many other Lower Mainland cities have traffic-calming policies registered with Transport Canada. PoCo council does not. However, it could adopt an interim traffic calming policy such as the one used successfully in Calgary. There, the Calgary TSO committee sifted through traffic-calming procedures used in 30 Canadian and U.S. cities. The result, in 2007, was a 29-page (Vancouver’s is nearly 200 pages) consensus addressing traffic calming in simple and effective strategies. Will Vision 2020 take note of PoCo council’s lack of concern for public safety? Since the speed limit in PoCo is 50 km/h (unless posted), short blocks along Grant,

Manning and Fraser avenues and Vincent, York and Wellington streets have become speedways for those trying to avoid traffic congestion on Lougheed Highway. This practice is especially dangerous around McLean Park and the Hope Lutheran School on York Street. Will Vision 2020 address this problem in terms of this and other areas so afflicted? Historically, according to a study by the Institute of Transportation Engineers in the U.S., transportation engineers are usually adverse to installing traffic calmers (traffic circles, speed humps, speed tables, speed cushions, chicanes, etc.) on local roads. As a result, PoCo has only seven To The traffic calmers other than cul-desacs, stop signs and traffic lights. The reason given is that the speeding problem will only be transferred to another area. If this is so, why does Transport Canada support traffic calming? Will Vision 2020 deal with this blatant bias? After intense pressure (from the McLean Park Child-Safe petitioners and those living north of Prairie Avenue along Wellington Street), the PoCo TSO is hiring a consultant to address the problem of cut-through traffic and speeders. If you, dear reader, are plagued by cutthrough speeders, take note and voice your opinions either online or in person at a public meeting scheduled for the end of November. In the meantime, the TSO meets at 4 p.m. every second Wednesday at City Hall. You must sign up by noon Tuesday at the engineering department a week in advance. Submit your petition at that time and don’t forget, you can only speak for five minutes. Steve Carter, on behalf of the McLean Park Child-Safe petitioners

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Where’s the funding? The Evergreen Line and the Murray-Clarke connector need to be engineered and built simultaneously. The problem of financing these projects is political. Our two senior levels of government collect our taxes in order to finance projects. The feds, under their legislation, went ahead with the province to construct the Port Mann Bridge (Gateway) project. Not that there is anything wrong with that, except that it was their chosen priority. A parallel situation occurred when the provincial politicians decided to finance the installation of fare gates at our SkyTrain stations. Not that there is anything Editor wrong with that, except that it was their chosen priority. The province conveniently froze the funding of $175 million for the fare gates only; this money cannot be used for any other purpose. To exacerbate the situation, the fare gates were chosen for all the wrong reasons/priorities. This method of specific funding is a characteristic arrangement that Victoria often employs. The feds use a funding program system that sets out qualifications on what meets their criteria for funding. Either way, the government does not lose control of our money. Not that there is anything wrong with that, except that the installation of fare gates may serve to get Mr. Kevin Falcon re-elected. Dedicating this $175 million toward the $400 million required for the Evergreen Line will not. The remaining $225 million would come from discontinuing the superfluous 1.7 kilometres of Evergreen Line between Coquitlam Station and Douglas College/ Coquitlam City Hall. This money is also frozen and cannot be used for any other purpose — any other purpose that is not decreed by Victoria.

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almost tripping over the dog outside on my arenting inevitably comes with bouts way in. Safely installed in the loo, I shout to of whirlwind chaos that are not for the Hubby that the dog is outside, assuming that faint-hearted. she’d somehow got out by accident — but I Last Monday was just such an example. It started with the usual dash to collect kids from learn she is out there because she was throwing up. Hubby has kindly cooked dinner and their respective daycares and get home. so scrambles to get kids to the table while I’m By the time we make it back, we have 13 still languishing in the bathroom and the dog minutes before we need to leave for Daughter’s is still making noises like she’s going to be sick riding lesson. After a snack, we grab riding again. Eventually, I make it out to join them boots, helmet and crop and dash for the door. and sit just long enough to do the Only two minutes late, we arrive at family dinner together (everyone riding and I enjoy the 30-minute tell something about their day) reprieve as Daughter spectacularly before realizing that I need to applies herself to her lesson while clean the carpet, find Immodium Son amuses himself “fishing” with and print out an agenda for my a long riding whip. Life is good — meeting, which I need to leave to we even remembered the carrots. go to in eight minutes. And so it is as the kids are feedSuddenly, the earlier 13-mining Victor and all the other horses Growing Pains ute turnaround time seems like a that my stomach makes its first complete luxury compared to the flip. I start asking the kids to hurry Clare Adams current state of events. I spend the up. There goes another cartwheel next 15 minutes trying to print and I’m feeding the remaining out notes for the meeting, running to the loo, carrots to a horse to speed things up and get looking for Imodium, cleaning carpets, runus on our way. Half way back to the car Son ning to the loo, looking for ink for the printer announces he needs to go pee. and finally finding Imodium less than a full “Mommy needs the bathroom, too,” I hastily year out of date, which I take hoping for quick reply, thinking I’ve found an ally in my quest relief. Hubby is less than convinced that I to get us home. Alas, instead he insists he has should be going to the meeting and, while I to go pee NOW, so I find myself holding him think he has a point, given the sequence of half naked in the middle of a field to relieve events I’m not sure if that’s for my benefit or himself while all the while my stomach is because of his fear that I’m about to desert him churning ever-more-violently. By the time we get to the car I’m speaking like a drill sergeant, in this insanity. Going out to a meeting might have been a such is my panic to get home. On the way I little risky given how I was feeling, but you call Hubby to ask him to unlock the front door don’t get to be a parent without being able to and I prep the kids that, “I’m going to be makget through these bouts of whirlwind chaos. ing a run for the house as soon as we pull onto PS — apparently, out-of-date Imodium does the drive, but it’s OK because Daddy will come work. straight out and get you out of the car.” True to my word, the moment the tires • Clare Adams is a Tri-Cities mom. are on the driveway, I bolt for the bathroom,

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As part of the Port Mann/Highway 1 Project, the public is advised of the following temporary closures near Lougheed Highway. The upcoming work is scheduled to transport sections of a new ramp that will link Highway 1 to Lougheed Highway eastbound. November 7 – December 4, 2010: Nightly slow roll trucks and lane closures. There will be slow moving construction equipment and potential traffic stoppages of up to 20 minutes from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Lougheed Highway eastbound between Coleman Avenue and just east of the Cape Horn Interchange. November 15 – 17, 2010: Temporary closure of the ramp to Lougheed Highway westbound from Port Mann Bridge, detour to Brunette Avenue exit each evening from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Traffic requiring exit to westbound Lougheed Highway will use the Brunette Avenue Interchange. The ramp to access Lougheed Highway eastbound from the Port Mann Bridge will remain open, providing access to Coquitlam city centre, United Boulevard and Mary Hill Bypass. These temporary closures will help ensure construction crews and the travelling public remain safe while construction proceeds. Please watch for and obey all construction and detour signs.

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hey are the ones with the bright ideas, but just need the technical tools to light the way. Douglas College honoured its best and brightest entrepreneurs on Oct. 20, during the Self-Employment Program Entrepreneur of the Year Awards held Wednesday, Oct. 20 at the Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam. Dave and Ed Van Vliet, founders of Van Brothers Forming Ltd., were named Entrepreneurs of the Year. David Aroeste of Green Comfort Systems won The NOW’s Construction and Manufacturing Award. Mike Londry of Westside Pest Control won the Rockingham Engineering Consultant Award. Saakori Lifestyle Inc.’s Tanuja Dabir won the Visit www.thenownews.com for a gallery of photos from the awards night. Executive Hotels and Resorts Global Award, and Glenda Watson of Soaring Eagle Communications won the Business in Vancouver Media Group High-Tech Award. Quilter’s Connection Magazine Ltd.’s Heather McArthur captured the City of Coquitlam’s Home-Based Business Award. Linda Greven of Fun-Wey Tutoring Services took home the Alliance Printing Perseverance Award. Marie Oyama of Divine Vines Ltd. won the Staples Business Depot’s Retail Award. BrightStart Children’s Academy Ltd.’s Carol Wiens won the Make It Business Service Award.

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Trick-or-treat at Lougheed Town Centre on Oct. 31 from 4 to 5 p.m. Children 12 and under are invited to don their costumes and trick or treat at mall entrances and participating stores. A suggested minimum donation of $1 will be collected at mall entrances, with all proceeds donated to the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society.

Display raises funds for children’s charity

Coquitlam resident Vickie Ayers hosts a spooky display at 443 Draycott St. The event, a fundraiser for Variety — the Children’s Charity, runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. through Halloween night.

Spiders, monsters

Phil Crawford and Betty Owen have put up their annual Halloween display, featuring both spiders and monsters. Check it out at 1924 Westminster Ave. in Port Coquitlam from 6 to 10 p.m. nightly. Donations will be collected for the BC SPCA.

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For an eerie experience, visit Karn-evil Halloween night at 786 Wright Ave. in PoCo. Bludwig will play his calliope at the foot of the drive, opposite the midway where the misfortune teller awaits to warn you of your peril. Try your hand at a ball toss game that involves knocking the head off a ghoul’s body. Don’t forget to drop by the freakshow behind the curtain and check out the car wreck at the “devilition derby.” Donations will be accepted for the Canadian Diabetes

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The Coquitlam RCMP will hold a Halloween safety night event at the Port Coquitlam community police station at 3312 Coast Meridian Rd., next to the 7-Eleven, from 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday). Kids and parents will get safety tips, treats and goodie bags, and a colouring contest will be also be held.

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FRIGHTFUL FUN: Sandy Olynyk hosts a haunted house in the carport of his home, located at 2980 Cape Crt. in Coquitlam. The display will be open from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Halloween night.

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Information: www.crossroadshospice.bc.ca/coffee. 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. 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 604-469-4577.

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Trinity United Church hosts its Social Justice Film Festival with a screening of El Norte at 10 a.m.; The Strangest Dream, The Daily Nakbas and Oliver Stone’s South of the Border at 1 p.m.; and The Short Life of José Antonio Gutierrez at 3 p.m. Admission is $10 all day or $5 for half the day; students and low-income individuals can pay $2. Lunch is $5. Information: 604-942-0022. St. Andrew’s United Church holds its annual fall bazaar from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2318 St. Johns St. in Port Moody. Highlights include home baking, crafts and more. Lunch is $6. Redeemed Christian Church of God holds a praise night at 5:30 p.m. featuring a multicultural musical presentation at 2624 Spring St. in Port Moody. Information: 604374-1004. Fraser Pacific Rose Society presents a hands-on gardening demonstration on how to put roses to bed before winter from 9 a.m. to noon, weather permitting, behind Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Participants will learn how to prune and winterize roses, and are encouraged to bring gardening gloves. Admission by donation. Information: Theresa at 604-464-5022. I Love to Dance monthly lesson and dance from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at 12150 224th St. in Maple Ridge. Admission is $20 and includes refreshments. Singles welcome. Information: 604-8367295 or www.ilovetodance.ca.

SUNDAY, OCT. 31

The Ayers family wraps up their Halloween haunted house at 443 Draycott St. in Coquitlam anytime after dark (between 6:30 and 9 p.m.). Proceeds from tours support Variety The Children’s Charity. Participants are encouraged to bring coins and bottles for the fundraising drive. The displays are wheelchair accessible, and suitable for all ages. Information: 604939-7419. Lougheed Town Centre invites spooks and ghouls to trick-or-treat in the mall from 4 to 5 p.m. Admission is by $1 suggested donation at any entrance, with proceeds going to the Burnaby Firefighters

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Surviving the teen years of an infantile state where they don’t ﬁgure who they want to be.” It’s a delicate balance that’s made even more complicated by modern society. The overall health and strength of the family unit and upbringing during a child’s early years can have an “absolutely massive effect” on how young people make their way through the adolescent years, Young says. “One of the biggest questions I think that comes up for teenagers and mental health is the structure in the family, whether there’s enough structure or too much.” A child that does not have enough structure will have difﬁculties developing the inner controls that everyone needs to prevent things like substance over use or computer over use, which, Young says, is a problem she is seeing more and more frequently. “Just learning the basics of life takes some discipline and structure to do; nutrition, getting a little exercise, all those basics.” Too much structure can also hinder the transition from child to adulthood. “With too much of that, it’s kind of the same thing,” Young says. “The child doesn’t develop that internally. So, they can either go into a rebellion against the parents where they’re still not really discovering who they are they’re just reacting against what they perceive as excessive control or they just stay in kind of a child-like state and not learn to take risks in the world and face their fears.” It’s a delicate balance and Young sees many families that are having a hard time walking that tightrope. It’s all about emotional needs and it’s the parent’s job to try and read that in their children,

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Everyone has been through it, is going through it or will go through it one day. However, those adolescent years bring with them a host of challenges for both teens and parents that can sometimes leave everyone feeling a little baffled. “Teenagers are ... posed with the challenge of finding a balance between staying close to their family, particularly their parents, and then forging their own identity, and so depending on the health of that family that can be easier or more difficult to do,” says Vancouver psychotherapist Katherine Young, who runs Head and Heart Counselling. “So, if they are successful in forging their own identity but they have to sort of really separate themselves too much from their parents, then they’re left really vulnerable without that guidance. On the other hand, if they don’t separate themselves enough they’re left in sort

she says. That’s what forms the relationship and the connection between parents and child. “You can have all the discipline in the world and if ... there’s not a relationship to base that on, the kid’s not going to care.” Registered psychologist Dr. John Wagner says there are signs parents should keep an eye out for: social withdrawal; problems with basic functions, such as eating, sleeping and making it to school; and mis-use of substances. “Experimentation is normal in adolescence,” Wagner says. “It’s normal to expect kids to do a little experimentation.” However, for some experimentation can turn into mis-use and abuse. While there are individuals at every age that can be affected by serious mental illnesses, the general teen population is most susceptible to anxiety, depression and substance abuse. Wagner says he also sees a number of younger patients who practice self-harm or are exhibiting suicidal tendencies. “If a child is exceptionally irritable, that can be a sign of anxiety and depression,” Young says. “If they withdraw from a more full life that they were living, from friends and from activities; if you see a change; if they were pretty good at doing their homework and then they stop; excessive crying.” These behaviours are not difﬁcult to spot, she says. Parents should also keep an eye on kids that are involved in several clubs and after school activities and always strive for perfect marks to ensure they’re not pushing themselves too far

and not enjoying their activities anymore. It may sound a little cliché, but both Wagner and Young stress the importance of communication, no matter what. “One of the primary things is just talking with kids,” Wagner says, adding parents should be up front with teens, ask open-ended questions and take the time to listen. “I think it’s really important to let your child talk to you about what they’re going through even if it puts you in an awkward position,” says Young. “I would advise parents to try and walk that line and try to manage that grey area where your child can still come to you and talk to you, but that you still have some behaviour limits around alcohol and substance abuse and sex and all that stuff.”

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Raw milk drinkers puzzled over policies BY TESSA HOLLOWAY

Barbara Schellenberg grew up on a farm in the B.C. Interior, and when she wanted milk she got it from a cow. To her, the pasteurized white liquid inside the four-litre cartons at the supermarket isn’t the milk she knows and loves – it tastes and feels different. Instead, she gets her milk directly from a farm in the Fraser Valley – unpasteurized and non-homogenized, with a layer of cream settled on top, just like in the stories children hear from their grandparents. There’s only one problem: The province’s health authorities label raw milk as a dangerous product, and say it’s illegal to sell or distribute. The Fraser Health Authority has sought court order against the former owner of the farm, who is now being charged with contempt of court for refusing to shut down the operation. “For me, I think it’s frustrating. People have a right to real food, and it just makes you think. What are they going to push next?” said Schellenberg, who despite her personal love of raw milk, can’t bring any into her North Vancouver restaurant, Ethical Kitchen, even for her own personal consumption. “I don’t like the taste of pasteurized milk, it just tastes cooked.” She said she’s never been sick from milk and didn’t understand what the fuss was about. Raw milk is legal for consumption in Canada by animal owners themselves, but it’s illegal to sell or distribute. To get around that problem, groups set up cow shares, where people purchase a portion of an animal in the herd so that they can be considered owners. That’s what Michael Schmidt did at his farm in Durham, Ont., where he was still charged with 19 counts related to the distributing and selling of raw milk. In January, a judge acquitted him of all charges, ruling that he was distributing milk to coowners of the cattle, not selling to the public. That’s also how Our Cows Cooperative in the Fraser Valley, originally called Home on the Range and started by farmer Alice

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Jongerden, hopes to skirt B.C. regulations. Jongerden is facing contempt of court charges as part of her battle against Fraser Health. Schmidt has now taken over the farm, and said he plans to ﬁght any attempt to shut them down the same way he did in Ontario, though he admits there’s some personal risk. “For me it’s a matter of principle. Do people still have the right to make a decision for themselves or is the government now cracking

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down dictatorially on very personal decision,” he said. He believes raw milk is healthier, contains more naturally occurring vitamins and is easier for the body to digest than pasteurized milk, which he considers unhealthy. Dr. John Carsley, medical health officer for Vancouver Coastal Health, said there is no scientific basis for the belief that raw milk has any health benefits, but that the risks are well documented. The most common bacteria infections associated with drinking raw milk are E. Coli, which can be fatal, and Campylobacter, which can cause fever, diarrhea and severe pain. Both bacteria can enter the milk from contamination with fecal matter or improperly cleaned equipment, but are largely killed in the pasteurization process. Cases of illness from milk have dropped off significantly since the 1930s when pasteurization became common; however, most recently a single case of E. Coli in the Lower Mainland in 2009 was traced to raw milk consumption. “When you look at where disease comes from related to milk, it’s virtually 100 per cent due to raw milk,” he said. Carsley said he understood the argument some people make that it’s their right to drink the type of milk they choose. Still, he said the law exists especially to protect children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems, who are most at risk. “Practically speaking it’s kids who are particularly vulnerable from getting very sick if the milk is contaminated from E. Coli, they can get very serious kidney damage or even die,” he warned. He wasn’t aware of any raw milk producers within the area covered by Vancouver Coastal Health, but said any new operation would be treated the same as in the Fraser Valley. The risk of pathogens isn’t something that worries Schmidt, however. “There’s no food, no government-inspected food, that they can guarantee that the food is free of pathogens,” he said, arguing proper procedures help prevent disease. It’s a debate, he says, that won’t end any time soon.

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Touching on genre-defining hits like “Come on In” and “Crazy,” the musical A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline is running now through Saturday at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre. Starring Sara-Jeanne Hosie, the musical tells the story of Cline’s life not only through her music, but also through a disc jockey played by Kevin James. Originally penned by Vancouver-based playwright Dean Regan, the show also features a five-piece band led by Nico Rhodes. A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline runs daily at 8 p.m., and a 4 p.m. showing is slated for Saturday, Oct. 30. Tickets range in price from $10 to $35 and can be purchased by calling 604-927-6555 or at Evergreen’s website, www. evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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Fox still perfect, faces Cents next Stories by Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com It’s building to a perfect crescendo. The Terry Fox Ravens continue to do a lot of the little things right while racking up the wins on the B.C. senior AAA high school football circuit. The PoCo squad improved to 3-0 in league play (7-0 overall) with Friday’s 400 landslide over Lord Tweedsmuir. Their perfect start has some people recalling the club’s perfect run of 2008, where they swept their way to the B.C. AAA championship at BC Place. And while it is premature to be talking of a perfect season — games against Centennial and No. 1-ranked W.J. Mouat are next on the calendar — the players remain focused on the details that could earn them the Eastern Conference crown. Quarterback Cam Canales teamed up with receiver Tanner White for a pair of touchdown passes, while Canales carried for another two majors to spark the No. 2-rated Ravens. He completing seven of nine pass attempts for 125 yards. On the ground, the pivot bowled ahead for 54 yards on four carries, and converted a two-point convert. A quintet of rushers — Canales, Mark Casuga, Guillaume Leroux, Jacob Nylund and Jacob Patko — combined for 226 yards on 19 rushes. The defence earned full marks for the shutout, picking up four QB sacks, while Alex Agnoletto collected one of them to go with eight solo tackles. Fox will play the defending champion Centaurs on Friday, 5:30 p.m., at Percy Perry Stadium.

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It was heartache by the numbers for the Centennial Centaurs on Friday. Leading with less than a minute to play, the Centaurs saw it turn into a 3227 loss to the St. Thomas More Knights. “I think STM wanted it more,” said Cents coach Ryk Piche. “I do know my kids and when they don’t tackle and don’t make assignments, it’s a tough week.” On the Knights’ decisive drive, on two  CONT. ON PAGE 34, see POSPISCHIL ...

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BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT: Dr. Charles Best’s Jessica Parker, left, tries to avoid Heritage Woods’ Lisa Gray’s sweep check during the Coquitlam senior girls field hockey district final last week.

Kodiaks lock up first district field hockey title

For the first time, there was hardware to share. The Heritage Woods Kodiaks staked out an early lead and held on under pressure to defeat the Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils 2-1 last Wednesday, carting off the Coquitlam district senior girls field hockey title. With it came some spoils, as the league unveiled the Tri-City Eagles Cup, donated by the local association that has played a large role in developing players throughout the

district. As it is, the prize is one that Heritage Woods coach Trish Sloan feels is well deserved. “I still consider us a relatively new school — just seven years — but from the beginning, we’ve been building a program for this moment.” That meant stopping the Gleneagle Talons, who have held the top spot locally for more than a decade. They did that by a 3-1 margin a day earlier.

“It was a superb game by our players, we didn’t leave anything on the field,” Sloan noted. “We put forth a real confident effort.” Best, meanwhile, advanced by topping Port Moody in their semifinal. In the final, the Kodiaks opened the scoring early in the second half, and added another goal with 10 minutes left. While the Blue Devils cut the lead to 2-1 and were pressing hard, Heritage Woods held on. Turning in terrific performances,

as noted by district coordinator Carol Coulson, were Kodiaks’ Bethany Jervis, Alanna Macdonald and Lillian Pham, and Best’s Suzanne Coulson, Liane Klingbeil and Jessica Parker. Gleneagle clinched the thirdplace tilt with three second-half goals. The Talons were led by Kimberley Chang, Ellen Milliard and Natasha Morin. All four teams advance to this week’s Fraser Valley championships.

Offence falls off the rails during Express extended losing streak The bounces haven’t gone their way. Nor have the results. The Coquitlam Express saw their losing streak extend to four games, after suffering defeats at the hands of the Langley Chiefs and Surrey Eagles on the weekend. Thursday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Chiefs was a hardluck heartbreaker, where despite rallying to force extra time with the league co-leaders,

the Express came out on the wrong end. Josh Myers’ marker with 37 seconds left in the extra session clinched it, as the home team outshot Coquitlam 44-22 over 64-plus minutes. It came against a Chiefs club that was missing its top scorer, Matt Ius, who was serving a suspension. Khaleed Devji turned back 39 shots, while Paul De Jersey scored once and set up another. Also tallying were Mitch Deacon and

Massimo Lamacchia. A day later, the Eagles shredded the Express 51 on the back of three straight powerplay tallies. The Express host the Eagles tonight (7 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre) and Powell River Friday, in what also serves as a fundraiser for breast cancer research. The team will don pinktrimmed jerseys, with $2 or more donations earning fans a chance to win a team jersey.

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includes a 6’6 rightside player Add another notch in the who delivered some timely belt of the Riverside Rapids. kills to halt some The senior serious Riverside boys volleyball momentum. team dispatched In the semisome hearty final, the PoCo rivals en route sports@thenownews.com squad knocked to Saturday’s off No. 1 Single-A second place at Credo Christian the Walnut Grove 2-0 (25-22. 25-20), surviving a Gator Classic tournament. handful of spectacular rallies Only the No. 1-ranked AAA and blocks. Fraser Heights Fire Hawks In pool play, Riverside were able to stop the Rapids began its march by clipping progression, winning the J.N. Burnett 2-0 (25-20, 25tourney title with a close 2-0 11), Walnut Grove 2-0 (25-15, (25-23, 25-20) battle. 25-12) and Pacific Christian Fraser Heights’ lineup

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Chiefs tripped up by Canadians

Facing one of the best in the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League, the Vancouver Northeast Chiefs struggled to keep pace. The Coquitlam-PoCo-Maple Ridge based squad dropped a pair against the second-place Greater Vancouver Canadians. They opened with a 4-2 setback on Saturday, failing to

overcome a 2-0 deficit in the first. PoCo’s Liam Pearce and Trevor Sutton supplied the Chiefs’ goals. A day later, the Canadians erased a 2-1 deficit with four straight tallies en route to a 6-5 win. Matthew Bissett, with three, Adam Rockwood and Dominic Centis scored for the Chiefs.

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BLACK LAB puppies 4 males 1 female 8 wks old both parents reg. Excl hunting capability. $600 No Sunday calls 604-819-1729 BOUVIER DES FLANDERS Puppies: 6 Females, 4 Males: 3 Blonde, 3 Brindle, 4 Black, can view parents, $480 604 942 1916

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Financial Services

5035

604-724-7652

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Dogs

GORGEOUS PUPS avail! LUNA KENNELS, Grooming and other prods coming soon! 604 807 9088 - Abbots

2 AKC registered Yorkie terriers, contact bcrandell@blumail.org

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Houses - Sale

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6030

Lots & Acreage

BUILDING LOT, New West. 33’ x 130’. $75,000 in services paid! No HST! 4,240 total sq. feet. Priced to sell! $321,000. 604-726-0677

MOVING?

❏ 8655 159 St, 3 lvl T/H, 3 yrs, 3BR, 3ba, move in cond. $335K. ❏ 7837 128th St, 2 lvls T/H, 3BR, 2ba, new roof, exc cond, $310K. ❏ 10777 University Dr, Brand New High rise, 12th flr, 1BR, 1ba Condo, $299K. All Motivated. Mala @ Sutton 604-710-9030

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Chilliwack Promontory spotless 2403sf 4br 3.5ba w/bsmt suite $399K 824-9700 id5252 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 $420Kobo 722-3996 id4694 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry E Newton 3 yr old 2276sf 5br 3.5ba w/2br bsmnt suite $465,900 807-8979 id5253

Call 604-998-0218 604-444-3000 to place your ad ad

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

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Apt/Condos

1 BR N/West h/wd flrs, 5 appl, f/p, ug prkg/storage, ns, np $800 avail immed or Nov 1st 604-690-6627 2 BR $850 Near Coquitlam Ctr, transport. Incl hot water. No pets. Call Brian 604-307-3112. SALISBURY PLACE 7272 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. $877/mo. 604-524-4720 SALISBURY APARTMENT 7111 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate Lrg 1 BR. Rent incl heat & hot water. NS/NP. Call 604-526-5584 BBY, 2 BR Apt, cls to school and Lougheed Mall, newly reno’d kitch & bath, N/s, N/p, Avail now, $1100/mo. Call 604-420-7023.

BBY. 2 BR. Priv w/d. Nr Skytrain, SFU & Lougheed Mall. Ns/np. $980+util. Av now. 778-895-0675 BBY LOUGHEED Mall, 23rd flr, 1 BR, avail immed, Inste W/D, prkg. $1150. NS/NP. 604-290-7062

BBY, Lougheed Mall. Bright 2 BR, 2 f/baths, 14th floor. 922 sq ft. New fridge/stove, in-suite w/d, balc, u/grd prkg, storage, gym, swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, ping pong, pool tables, tennis courts. Near Skytrain. $1,200/mo. Ns/np. Nov 1st. 778-246-0633 BBY S. 1 BR. $710 - $723, Tile, laminate, ug prkg, hw, WiFi, cat ok, Metrotown, 604-818-1129

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

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

AMBER (W)

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

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

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

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

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

CALYPSO COURT

6508

Apt/Condos

COQ. 3 BR, $950. Avail Now, Incl d/w, ht, prkg, 778-990-7079, 604-521-8249

COQ WWood Plat, 1 BR, 1 Bath Condo, $1150/mo, 1420 Parkway Blvd, Quay Pacific Ppty Mgmt, 604-570-2786, Quoting code C35

NW 3 BR + den, 3 ba Executive Condo, $2375 Quay Pacific Property Mgmt. 604-570-2786

COQ/BBY, CORA Towers. 1000+sf, 2 BR, 2bth, appls, Gym, Media, 2 sec prkg. Near SFU/ skytrain. $1595 incls ht/hot water N/S. Sm pet negot. 604-787-1413

Large bright 1 BRS @ $765. Newly renovated Incl heat, hot water 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345 N WEST lge 1 BR, h/wood flrs. $700 inc heat/cable. NP/NS. Nov 1. 604-939-1423, 604-980-8170 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

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

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

MASSEY PLACE on McBride Blvd

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

www.masseyplace.com

MOVE-IN BONUS

EL PRESIDENTE

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

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

Family Living WHITGIFT GARDENS 1 BR, (80% adult bldg), $750. 2 BR fr $925. 3 BR fr $1100. ● Spacious apartments ● Heat, h/w, prkg, indoor pool ● Ball court, daycare avail. ● Near Skytrain, shopping & kids park. Sorry no pets.

604 939-0944

rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

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

6515

Duplexes - Rent

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

604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com

6540

Houses - Rent

BBY BEAUT 3 BR, 2.5 baths hse, nr Hosp, quiet area, h/w flrs, f/p, 5 appls, lrg patio, garage, $1800 + utils, ns/np, Nov 1. 604-435-0372

COQ, Blue Mtn / Como Lake. 3 BR, upper floor, 1.5 baths, 6 appl., big sundeck. $1,490/mo + 2⁄3 utils. Ns/np. Nr schools. 604-939-6077

COQ, CENTRAL. 2 BR rancher by the lake. Priv w/d. $1375/mo. No pets. Nov 1st. 604-790-9500

COQ, MAILLARDVILLE, 3 BR, 2 lev, all appls, carport, new reno’d. Avail now. $1490. 604-913-7785

CALL 604 715-7764

GARDEN VILLA

POCO 4 BR, 2.5 baths house, 2600 sqft, newly reno’d, 2 car garage, priv lot, $2300. pets ok, Avail Nov 15. 604-809-4353

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

1010 6th Ave, New West

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

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

NEW WEST

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

Call 604-540-9300 New Westminster

121 - 10th Street

Just renovated by way of new carpet & paint. Large 1 BR + den. 5 appls, Lease & excellent refs a must. $1175. Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

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.

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

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

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

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

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

102-120 Agnes St, N.West

MONTECITO TOWERS

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

COQ Maillardville, Reno’d 4 BR, 1.5 bath, 6 new appl, carport. Av NOW. $1550. 1-604-615-7525

SKYLINE TOWERS

1 bedrooms starting at $804

RENTALS 604-931-3273

SURREY/CITY CENTREQUATTRO - 13733 & 13789 107A New Junior 1 & 2 bdrm suites, all appliances, alarm, large patio, granite countertops, sec. prkg, storage&gym, short walk to sky train, shops & bus W&D Avail.Now $750 & up N/S N/P. Sutton Group Email: homesforlease@ shaw.ca for a full list of rentals available or call Cindy at 604-807-1105.

Managed by Colliers International

1114 HOWIE ST. COQUITLAM

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

NEW WEST, 3rd Ave/10th St. 2 BR condo. Clean & quiet bldg. 3 appl, gas f/p, u/grd prkg. $1000/mo. Ns/np. Refs req’d. Avail immed. 604-521-8445, 526-5329 after 7pm & weekends NEW WEST. Reno’d 1 BR New Appl’s etc. No Pets, From $745 inc. HT/HW 604-724-8353

CALL (604) 524-5840

Bach 755 1 Bdrm $875

Apt/Condos

COQ WW Plat, 2 BR, 2bath, great view, $1400/mo. Quay Pacifc Ppty Mgmt, 604-570-2786, Please Quote Code S24

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

6508

COQ, 1 BR. Blue Mtn Park. Quiet & priv. Patio, trees. $770/mo. Nov 1/15 or Dec 1st. 604-619-3444

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

544 SYDNEY PLACE COQUITLAM

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

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

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 SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 7 Bdrm HOUSE w/3 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,488/M

WHITE ROCK - 15532 Madrona Dr 3 bdrm, HOUSE, quiet st, huge yard, dble garage, 2 yr old roof....$1,688/M Call (604)812-3718 or (604)786-4663

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDR New PMO 1000sf Bst Ste. view, new appl, sep ent/alm, kit/ liv/din/ldry rooms. NS NP. Furnished. $950+1/3util. 604-715-2832

2 BDRM bsmt ste. large bdrms,1 full bath. insuite washer/dryer. Close to transit, Lougheed mall. 5 min to SFU. $1100 incl utils. No smoking, No pets 604-808-2274 2 BR Ste, College Park area, Coq., incls laundry, N/s, N/p, immed, $900/mo. 604-551-7831 BBY 2 BR & DEN g/lvl ste, $850 incls utils, n/s, n/p, shared w/d, Avail Now, 604-505-5275 BBY CAPTIAL Hill, 3 BR mn flr, 5 appls. $1250 incls utls, cable/net. Nov 1. ns/np. Refs. 604-294-1487 BBY, Deer Lake. 2 BR, sh’d w/d, carport. Suits 1 or 2. $900/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. Now. 604-521-6120 BBY EDMONDS, 2 BR $875, incls utils, n/s, n/p, nr skytrain & BCIT, Avail Now, 604-725-7901

811 Foster Ave

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

West Coquitlam 3 BR House, 1600 sf, 2 br up & 1 br down, hardwood floors, 2 full baths, 5 appls, big back yard. Close to School, transit & shopping. To view call Rob McKenzie 604 723-8215

BBY, Edmonds/Canada Way. 1 BR. $650/mo incl hydro. Ns/np. Laundry. Suits mature person. Immed. Refs req’d. 604-522-9380 BBY HOSPITAL area. Updated 1 BR. Shared W/D. $775 + part util. N/s, N/p, immed. 604-433-4714

BBY, METROTOWN. 2 BR, f/bath. Ns/np. $925/mo incl hydro/ cbl/’net. Nov 1st. 604-616-7181

BBY NORTH 1 BR, exc cond in quiet new home, priv ent, enste w/d, incls internet, cbl & alrm system, $850 incls utils. suits 1. ns/np. Nov 1, 604-436-1307 BBY, SOUTH. 1 BR, full bath, private w/d. N/s. $750/mo + 1⁄3 util. Near bus. Nov 1st. 604-435-6087 COQ 2 BR g/lvl, lrg liv rm, w/d, newly reno’d, $900 + utils, Nov 1. 778-355-0436, 604-339-7699 COQ 3 BR upr, 2 f/bath, D/W, sh’d W/D, 1300sf, $1400 + 2/3 util. NS/ NP. 604 939-1116, 778-773-5977 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

Miscellaneous Rentals

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE

COQ NORTH RD, Lrg Beaut 2 BR apt, 663 Whiting Way, quiet area, nr skytrain, $950 incls ht, hydro, prkg. Wanda 778-230-7780

New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6590

COQ, REGAN. 2 BR, full bath, private W/D. Ns/np. $925/mo incl hydro. Avail now. 604-418-1548

Shared Accommodation

6595-10

North Burnaby

CANADA WAY/12 Ave. Vegetarian roomates to share new furn’d house, own BR, share bath / hse. $650 & $750 incls utls. NS/NP. Suits students. 604-318-0767

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

NEW WEST, 6th/16th. 1 BR. Sh’d w/d. $650/mo incl hydro/cbl. Near mall. Nov 1. Ns/np. 604-520-6279 NEW WEST, Westside. 2 BR, grd/lvl. Ns/np. Includes util/cable. Available now. 604-522-1896

COQ WESTWOOD PLAT 2 BR g/l, view, patio, cds, 1350 sqft, w/d, cbl, alrm, n/s, n/p, $1050 + part utils. Refs. 604-468-6782

COQ, North Rd. Furnished 1 BR in house. Females only. $450/mo incl util. N/s, N/p. 604-939-6242

MINT CONDO, 2 BR, 2 full bath, new fridge & stove, w/d & microwave, f/p, balcony, nr Patterson Skytrain, walking distants to Metrotown & Swangard Stadium, 4155 Saris Rd. Avail now. $1300. Please call after 8:00pm 604-833-7030, view Sat & Sun.

COQ/BBY Lougheed Mall, near skytrain. Furn’d room, female only. NS/NP/ND. $550 incls utils, W/D, cable, net. 604-939-8468

NEW WEST Small Cottage ste, ideal for couple, new paint, full bath, n/s, n/p, $725 + utils. no w/d, Avail Now. 604-435-9587

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

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

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

POCO Brand new g/lvl 1 BR bstm ste, nr bus/schl, new appls, n/s, np, no laundry. Immed or Nov 1. $675 incls utils. 604-537-3600

Contact 604-939-0221

POCO CENTER. 2 BR gr lev, own W/D, patio. Avail now. $900 incls utls, cbl. NS/NP. 778-245-8016

6620

POCO WARWICK. 3 BR upper ste, 5 appls, $1200 + 1/2 utls. 3 BR lower g/lev, 5 appls, $1100 + 1/2 utls. Avail now. 778-855-6963

woodland@rentmidwest.com

Warehouse/ Commercial

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

S. BBY, Metrotown, 2 BR g/l ste, new home, W/D. $1200 incls utils, avail now. Refs. 604-518-1328

Townhouses Rent

3BR COQ 1 1/2 bath 2 levels Falcon Drive Family Oriented $1600/mo 604 473 9674

Townhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area)

• 2 BR Townhouse • 3 BR Townhouse 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 5 appls, carport. Sorry no pets.

Call 604-942-2012

7010

Personals

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chatlines. Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+) DENIED CANADA PENSION PLAN DISABILITY BENEFITS? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca.

HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm/Security

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8030

Carpentry

JENCO CONSTRUCTION. 25 yrs exp. Complete renovation svc. Custom cabinets. 604-562-5934

8055

Cleaning

Bi-weekly Cleaning is Our Specialty! Insured & Bonded 604-836-MAID

getmaidcleaning@gmail.com

COQ, WEST. Charming character home, 2 BR & den, main floor. Big private yard & patio. Jacuzzi tub. Near Skytrain. $1,150/mo. Available immed. 604-931-4051

Townhouses Rent

WOODLAND PARK

Rooms

BBY NORTH Room avail, suits student, $450 incls utils, w/d, Avail Now, n/s, n/p. 604-294-3365

6595

N. WEST, Queensborough. 2 BR. N/s. $850/mo incl hydro/cbl. Near Skytrain. Nov 1st. 604-765-7005

RIVERS INLET BBY Metrotown/BCIT. Lrg 1 BR $750 + 1/3 utils. Nov 1. NS/NP. 604-430-5062 or 778 892-5161

6605

COQ WW Plateau, 3 BR T/H, 3 bath $1975/mo. Quay Pacific Ppty Mgmt Ltd, call 604-570-2786

6605

COQ, near Lougheed Mall, 3 br main flr house, dw, fp, share wd, $1300+60% utils, ns, no pets, avail Nov. 1, 604-808-4155

6450

Suites/Partial Houses

QUEENSBOROUGH, Newer 2 BR bsmt. Nov 1. $800 incls utls. NS/NP. No W/D. 778-998-0973

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

Coquitlam

6602

8060

Concrete

STAMPED CONCRETE

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

30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

Danny 604.307.7722

CONCRETE & ASPHALT

• Removal & Replace • Free Disposal • Free Estimates • Quality Guaranteed • Fully Insured • Commercial / Residential

LMD Ltd. 604-540-6567

8073

Drainage

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

#1 QUALITY Cleaning Service Homes & Business. Senior Disc. Low Rates. 604 724-8998

8075

★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ Clean to perfection, Honest, Lic & Insured, Free Window Cleaning, Call 778-840-2421

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★ GOOD RATES! Exc ref. Reliable & immaculate work. 20 years exp. Res/Comm. Call: 604-525-0688

GREEN HOUSE CLEANING Earth Friendly. Avail •Weekly •Bi-Weekly •Monthly, •One-time •Move-out. Call ★ 604-817-4441

Drywall

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

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

604-916-7729 JEFF

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

Home Sevices

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Electrical

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8160

Gutters

A1 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning & Repair from $98. Gutters vacuumed/hand clean. 604-524-0667 #1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774. 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

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

8130

Handyperson

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

Flooring/ Refinishing

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

Call: 604-240-3344 ALL ABOUT FLOORS Hardwood, Laminate. Free Estimates. Call Mo 778-789-4333

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944

8125

Gutters

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

Landscaping

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

604-992-6654

Landscape Technician & Cert. Arborist

ARIES BOBCAT & LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

• Drainage • Retaining Walls • Fences • Hydroseeding Call: 604-808-9017 www.ariesbobcat.com ★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Retaining walls, irrigation, paving, patios, fences, etc. 778-688-2444

8160

Lawn & Garden

604-439-9417

8130

• Residential and Commercial Lawn Maintenance • Yard Clean-up • Lawn Repairs • Gardening • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning

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

To place your ad call

Moving & Storage

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

604-708-8850

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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

8250

Roofing

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

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

A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302 Gardening Services 21 yrs exp. Tree topping, West & Eastside & Rmd. Michael 604-240-2881

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

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

“More than just mowing!”

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Moving & Storage

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

www.jkbconstruction.com

A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885 AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620 MOVING ANY where any time, Reasonable rates. call Larry for free estimates. 604-418-8119

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

PRIMO PAINTING 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

DVK PAINTING LTD. Fall Special − 20% Off! Ext & Int. Free Est’s. Dave • 604-354-2930 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

Plumbing

1 to 3 Men

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

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

Free Estimates

FREE ESTIMATES

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

Seniors Discount

604-537-4140

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005 38/HR! Clogged drains, drips, garbs, sinks, reno’s, toilets, installs, Lic/Ins. 778-888-9184

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Handyperson

Local Craftsman Wins National Recognition A local carpenter has won national recognition as one of Canada’s top performing home remodeling craftsmen. George Murdoch has been selected as a Canadian Craftsman of the Month from across Handyman Connection’s national network of home service professionals. “George has been doing fabulous work for our TriCities and Maple Ridge homeowners over the past 5 years,” says business owner Sandy Black. “We’re especially proud to have George as part of our team and his dedication to quality

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

* EXCELLENT PRICES *

8185

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

MONTY J’S MOVING

work and superior customer service certainly make him deserving of this honour.” Handyman Connection is Canada’s Original Home Improvement George Murdoch Specialists™ and offers repair and remodeling services to homeowners throughout the country.

604-878-5232

PLUMBERS

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

Renovations & Home Improvement

OLMANI DEVELOPMENT Renovations Bathroom/Kitchen Interior/Exterior Home Repair and Additions

Need a Landscaper?

Find one in the Home Services section

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

8255

Rubbish Removal

MINIBIN RENTAL YOU LOAD!

Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567

778-242-5865

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

WE LOAD 604-242-4869

THOMAS DIAMOND Quality Renos, Repairs, Decks, Stairs etc. Precise, Reliable, Prof, Insured. Free Est. 604-710-7941. thomasdiamond1@hotmail.com

8250

www.bcbinrental.com

RUBBISH REMOVAL

8250

$ BEST RATES $

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

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

8335

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 WINDOW CLEANING Handyman Services Call Del ★ 604-837-2767

Roofing

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

Roofing

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

Tree Services

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

604.376.3192

Tried & True Since 1902

• 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 www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

AUTOMOTIVE

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

9145

Scrap Car Removal

$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 NEED A VEHICLE? No Credit? Bad Credit. Cars - Trucks - SUVs. Good credit or bad credit. Guaranteed to Drive. 1-877-734-9242. Apply online www.Joanmasters.ca WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 18 out of 21 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. Want a VISA? www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-208-3205.

9125

Domestic

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1990 GMC 6000, single axel Dumptruck (hold 7yds), diesel, $9300, call Rene 604-841-4662

9160

604-761-7175 Pays $150 minimum for Full-Size Complete Vehicles. Free Removal! 2-Hr. Service in Most Areas

Call 778-316-3217

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

Sports & Imports

1996 HONDA Accord, sedan, good cond, silver, 270K, reliable, $3900 obo, 604-783-7475 1997 VW Cabrio, 165K, 5sp, 2.0 litre, 4 cyl, reliable, great on gas, $4100 obo, 604-374-0381 1998 HONDA Accord, 4 dr, auto, fully equipped, A-1 cond, new brakes, exhaust, Aircared, highway driven $2,850. 604-524-6567 2005 TOYOTA ECHO, 2 dr, hatchback, auto, silver, 65k, clean, $5300 Firm. 604-538-9257

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-469-8405 PACIFIC ACE PLUMBING INC. •Repairs •Installation •Insured Free Est. Call • 778-836-8835

Roofing Experts 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank

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604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

Rubbish Removal

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

8315

604-728-3009

8240

8255

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

''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

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

Interior & Exterior

Fall Services

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

Help protect your yard from Winter. Fall Clean-up & Hedge Trimming Specials. PRE-BOOK for SNOW REMOVAL

Free Est 604-779-6978

Cedar - Fences, Patios,

8105

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Marc 604 315-8954

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

BACKYARD CREATIONS

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

Marc’s Lawn Care

8185

A39

604-444-3000

Ask About Seniors Discount

8155 Decks, Storage Sheds. 778-558-7450

Lawn & Garden

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

1997 GRAND AM, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, sea green, 157kms, runs very well, $2500, 604-462-9306

9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

PUT POWER into your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer. Oncampus boiler lab. 4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. Affordable residences. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

9145

#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

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

Scrap Car Removal

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

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

2010 KIA Sedona Van, Loaded, 7 pass. Org 300km! Sr lady driven. Silver. $30,000. 778-960-8406