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Kingsbury pleads not guilty to theft Simone Blais and Matthew Claxton editorial@thenownews.com The criminal trial of former Coquitlam mayor Jon Kingsbury got underway this week, offering a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes business dealings of some highprofile Tri-Cities residents.

Kingsbury pleaded notguilty to four criminal counts in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster Monday, after which Crown counsel Brian McKinley laid out the case against the former politician, which he described as “a simple case, but not straightforward.”

The charges against Kingsbury — which relate to a stolen RV owned by business associate Jean Aussant — include theft over $5,000, personation with intent to gain advantage, causing a person to use a forged document and fraud over $5,000.

“He pretended to be Jean Aussant and was allowed to take a travel trailer from the dealership,” McKinley said.

Kingsbury and Aussant  CONT. ON PAGE 3, see KINGSBURY.

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GO CANUCKS GO! A pint-sized superfan shows some love for Vancouver Canucks winger Jeff Tambellini, who visited his old school, Heritage Mountain Elementary, for a special assembly on Thursday. Tambellini arrived to a sea of Canucks shirts and jerseys, as well as pennants, hats and towels. Students who didn’t have Canucks gear wore blue-, white- or green-coloured clothing. Tambellini, who wears No. 10 for the home team, was born in Calgary, Alta. A former member of the Port Coquitlam Buckeroos, he did stints for the LA Kings and New York Islanders before signing with the Canucks last summer.

Anmore animosity ends up in court Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com The Village of Anmore is embroiled in legal controversy after a resident sued the municipality over policy changes for in-camera meetings.

The issues are outlined in an affidavit that mentions everything from leaked documents to outstanding federal and provincial grants, a failed daycare, an energy project gone wrong and legal questions involving Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini.

Mary Jane Atkins took the village to court Tuesday seeking to nullify a council resolution to ban recording devices at in-camera meetings for confidentiality

reasons, except by the official recorder. The same policy states that sensitive or confidential documents will be distributed at the start of in-camera meetings and retrieved at the end.

In its response, Anmore states that Atkins has “no private interest in the subject matter of the claim,” and cannot show she was affected by the policy.

The response also states that Atkins’ affidavit “is inadmissible because it is replete with hearsay, conjecture, irrelevant material, opinion, argument, material designed to embarrass, and it fails to establish a proper evidentiary basis for the court.

Furthermore, it is based on information and belief.”

Atkins takes issue with Policy 43, a resolution that passed final reading as a bylaw in a 3-2 vote

last week. Mayor Heather Anderson supported the motion along with Couns. John McEwen and Kerri Palmer-Isaak, while Couns. Mario Piamonte and Chris Sedergreen opposed it.

Sedergreen and Piamonte also filed affidavits to accompany Atkins’ petition. According to her petition, the in-camera policy is “patently unreasonable under existing conditions.” The petition notes that there was no public notice regarding the policy except its publication in a Nov. 9 agenda package.

“Coun. Sedergreen also stated his concern that the mayor might be trying to hide something that she already knew would arise in an upcoming  CONTINUED ON PAGE 10, see TRASOLINI.

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had known each other for some time before entering into a business relationship in 2007, when Kingsbury intended to purchase a half-interest in Aussant’s company, Enviro Surface Care Ltd. Under the company of Polaris Ventures, Kingsbury was to pay a $24,000 deposit to begin the transfer of shares, which would ultimately cost $450,000. The down payment had not arrived, Aussant testified Monday, noting that he felt confident in giving Kingsbury several verbal extensions.

“I knew Mr. Kingsbury for a number of years,” he said. “He was a public figure. I trusted him. I had no reason to doubt.”

Aussant said after the business deal was signed with Kingsbury, he and his wife traded in their travel trailer and put about $2,000 down on a newer 27-foot trailer from Travelhome RV Marketplace in Langley. The remaining cost of the trailer would be paid after Kingsbury paid what was owed, Aussant said, adding that several delays caused him to worry about losing his trade-in vehicle, which had already been sold. Kingsbury showed up at his home several months later with a bank draft for the amount.

Defence counsel Peter Schmidt suggested that Kingsbury told Aussant this was a personal loan, not a down payment or deposit on the company purchase.

“That is incorrect,” Aussant said.

“That is totally false.”

If there had been any indication at the time that the money was not part of the purchase of his company, Aussant said he would have known Kingsbury was backing out of the deal.

“I would have seen my lawyer,” he said. There was no indication at the time whether the money came from Kingsbury himself, or from Polaris Ventures, the former mayor’s company. “Even on the draft, it did not say it came from him or Polaris,” Aussant testified.

Schmidt also brought up Aussant’s gathering of information ahead of the trailer’s theft. About a week before the theft was discovered, Aussant had made copies of the bank draft at Travelhome, and apparently suggested he wanted to give them to the RCMP. “You wanted to get Mr. Kingsbury in trouble,” Schmidt said.

“No, I did not want to get Mr. Kingsbury in trouble,” Aussant replied.

Under examination by McKinley earlier Tuesday, Aussant explained how he came to realize his trailer

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Former Coquitlam mayor Jon Kingsbury heads into court Monday. had been stolen. He had left it at the Travelhome dealership in August over some problems with the electrical system. After waiting a few weeks for parts to come in, on Aug. 27, 2008, Aussant got a call from Travelhome asking him to bring the trailer back.

Aussant was confused.

“I told them definitely that the trailer was down there,” he said, describing how he went to look for it himself.

“We went around the yard three times.” Staff produced documents

showing he had signed for and taken the trailer on Aug. 14, 2008.

“I said, ‘That is not my signature,’” he said.

The next day, he told Const.

Veronica Steiger of the Langley RCMP that he had a possible suspect: Kingsbury. He’d recognized part of the signature, Aussant said. “Because when I saw the signature, I recognized the J.” Steiger took the stand Monday morning, recalling how she went

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to Kingsbury’s Haversley Avenue home at 4 a.m. on Oct. 9, 2008, and knocked on the door. The former mayor answered in his robe. She interviewed him in his carport. “I told him I was investigating the theft of Jean Aussant’s trailer. I asked him if he knew anything about it,” she said. “He said, ‘Yes, I took it.’ And then he said something about a civil court case.”

Steiger testified she could detect an odor of alcohol on Kingsbury’s breath from two feet away, and he fell asleep in the cruiser during the ride back to Langley RCMP holding cells.

Schmidt asked the constable whether she had watched the entire transaction on the video surveillance she had collected from Travelhome on Sept. 12. Steiger said she had only viewed the footage “briefly” and saw nothing beyond what the employee identified as Kingsbury impersonating Aussant. “I didn’t feel it would have any evidentiary value,” she said.

Aussant indicated Tuesday that he also identified Kingsbury as the man on the video signing out the trailer.

Much of Tuesday morning’s testimony centred on the valuation of Aussant’s company, including the value of trailers, equipment and other goods. As part of the civil suits between Aussant and Kingsbury, the former mayor had one of Aussant’s trucks seized by bailiffs.

The nuances of the business deal were also explored. Aussant said Kingsbury brought the bank draft to his home after Aussant complained to Al Ordge, who had brought Kingsbury and Aussant together upon the recommendation of Coquitlam Coun.

Lou Sekora. Ordge, the former city economic development manager, said he would talk to Kingsbury. A few days later, Kingsbury offered the $24,000.

Aussant was also questioned about hiring Ordge as a salesman for his firm, after Ordge brokered the failed deal between Aussant and Kingsbury and received a $1,500 commission upon contract signing. Ordge was hired for $3,000 a month for the first few months, increasing to $8,000 a month after that, in addition to a leased car.

Aussant let Ordge go after a few months, before his salary increased.

“This was why, having no sales, I laid him off,” Aussant said. He couldn’t afford him at $3,000, much less the higher salary, he told the court.

Kingsbury was first elected Coquitlam councillor in 1987 and served as mayor from 1998 to 2005, when he lost his re-election bid.

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Changes on the way for cemetery?

Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com Costs could soon rise for burials at Port Coquitlam’s cemetery.

Currently, PoCo residents pay a total full-burial rate of $5,235. If council approves an increase, this rate would rise to $5,448 — on par with Coquitlam.

For full burial of former residents, the cost would jump to $7,333 from $7,094.

Burial for non-residents would cost $9,510, up from $9,234.

In-ground cremation rates would also increase to $2,026 from $1,941, and to $3,304 from $2,565 for a wall niche.

If approved, the new rates will take

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The Place des Arts event scheduled for Friday, Feb. 18 is billed as Day of the Arts, a day’s worth of visual and performing arts for kids from kindergarten to Grade 5.

Activities are slated to run from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., and the events will be set to the theme of Stormy Weather.

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The correct phone number for more information regarding the Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary bursary is 604-9366189.

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Tickets cost $20.50 to $25, and are available by calling 604-931-2800.

The show takes place Feb. 25 and 26 at Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre.

The proposed changes also include restrictions on items placed on graves. If the bylaw passes, the city will not permit flower boxes, shells, toys, candles, wire screens, arbors, trellises, chairs, decorations or similar objects on lots or columbariums. As well, no glass objects such as vases, figurines or candleholders will be allowed.

West also took issue with these restrictions.

“I’m Catholic. A lot of Catholics would wish to put a rosary on a gravesite.

People of other faiths will have other things that they wish to place on a gravesite as a way of remembrance,” he said.

“Is this really an area that requires the heavy hand of government intervention?”

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Council might also implement a number of bylaw changes to address maintenance challenges at the cemetery.

For example, fresh cut flowers would only be allowed on the gravesite in provided flower vases between March 15 and Nov. 15. At other times, only artificial flowers would be allowed.

Coun. Brad West expressed concerns that the changes could be overbearing.

“It’s obviously a sensitive issue and a sensitive time for a lot of families, and I don’t believe that the city needs to be restricting when and what type of flowers can be put on a gravesite,” West told The NOW Tuesday.

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Strata councils invited to join PoCo green waste pickup John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com Port Coquitlam council unanimously passed new regulations Monday that will allow strata councils to choose whether or not they want to take part in the city’s organic waste pickup program.

Geared towards kitchen scraps like vegetables, tea bags, coffee grounds, bones or soiled paper, the new program will be offered to all multi-family dwellings across the city as of April 18.

“It’s way better to get rid of your kitchen scraps by doing it this way,” PoCo Mayor Greg Moore said in an interview Tuesday. “It’s environmentally friendly, and we can produce

compost and reuse the product. And financially, it saves [residents] money. It’s cheaper to get rid of kitchen waste through the green system than it is to put it in the dumpster.”

The voluntary program will be left in the hands of individual strata councils to decide upon. Should they opt in, one 240-litre bin will be distributed for every 20 residential units within the complex and the collection schedule will be the same as with single-family residences: weekly collection from May until November, and biweekly pickup from November to May. “I think it’s an easy sell because it’s been a service that’s been very well received through the rest of the city,” said Coun. Brad West, deputy chair of the city’s environmental enhancement committee. “It has been cost efficient and

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Missing woman found dead

Police have ruled out foul play after a Riverview Hospital patient missing since last week was found dead Monday following an extensive search.

Last Friday, Coquitlam RCMP issued a plea for help in finding 59-year-old Patricia Donna Reed, who was a long-time patient at the hospital. They said people should keep an eye out for the woman, who had a history of going

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She had not been seen since Feb. 9.

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were collected. The other part of the equation is the region-wide effort to divert 70 per cent of materials out of local landfills by 2015. That target increases to an 80-per-cent diversion rate by 2020.

PoCo’s current diversion rate for single-family homes sits at about 63 per cent.

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B.C. has ‘clean energy motherlode’ Ontario’s clean energy sector has reportedly attracted more than $16 billion in investment since the province enacted its Green Energy Act in 2009.

That investment is creating thousands of good paying jobs and cleaning up Ontario’s energy supply.

At the rate they’re going, Ontario expects to have all of its polluting coalTo The fired power plants shut down by 2014.

The province already has more than 2,900 solar projects feeding electricity to their grid and they’ve been able to shut down eight coal-fired power plants.

That’s a remarkable change from 2003, when Ontario had 19 coal-fired power plants and no solar power.

B.C. doesn’t share Ontario’s coal dependency problem, but clean energy jobs and investment are

becoming a big part of our own provincial economy, too. They could become an even bigger part of the B.C. economy once we realize that we’re sitting on North America’s clean energy motherlode.

In my opinion, it’s time to get on with developing B.C.’s renewable energy resources.

Editor Every country in the world is struggling to move away from coal power to clean energy, and many of our neighbouring provinces and states are among them.

That’s an incredible economic opportunity for B.C. We would be fools to pass it up given the job creation and clean energy investment already taking place in Ontario.

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But let’s face it: it’s only a small step toward bringing Canada’s food-related health problems under control.

It’s not just the sugar in soft drinks behind our country’s epidemics of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Solid fats, salt and other unhealthy additives are also serious offenders — largely due to the startling quantities in which they appear in processed foods.

It’s no secret that, as a society, our intake of these killers is far beyond what it should be.

And, for many of us, it’s often far higher than we realize. Many people have no idea how much fat, salt or sugar they ingest, or what their daily limit should be.

If our government is serious about improving our quality of life and rescuing our teetering medical system, it must push this project further.

Every package of processed food in this country should loudly announce the number of calories and quantity of sodium — at the very least — it contains.

At the same time, provincial and federal governments must step up their education campaigns to the point that Canadians have their recommended daily limits seared into their minds.

The investment, which would be modest, would pay fat dividends.

Perspective

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How party leaders are chosen matters

he B.C. Liberals have done the smart thing and Agrodome to pick a successor to Dave Barrett. It went five ballots, before an obscure Vancouver Island changed the way they choose their next leader MLA — Bob Skelly — emerged the winner because to ensure all regions of this diverse province two top candidates (Dave Vickers and Bill King) simhave a say in the matter. ply could not support each other, and so allowed an Unfortunately, it appears the NDP won’t be doing unexceptional candidate to sneak up the middle. that and instead will be using the one-member-one(I have particular fondness for that convention vote method, which was once trendy but now can because I won the media pool, along with fellow create more problems than it solves.

Vancouver Sun reporter Tom Barrett, as we were the The way of choosing political leaders has varied only ones to foresee the unlikely Skelly over the years. For decades, the preferred victory.) option was a delegated convention, But the greatest leadership convenwhich saw people — often committed tion in B.C. history may well have been party loyalists and activists — elected by the 1986 convention in Whistler, where fellow party members in their home ridBill Vander Zalm was picked to sucings to attend a convention to vote for a ceed Bill Bennett as leader of the Social new leader.

Credit party.

I’ve had the good fortune to have There were 12 candidates in that race, attended several exciting — even historic View From which meant 12 hospitality tents, 12 — delegated leadership conventions over open bars and 12 barbecues open for the years and, frankly, they can be rivetThe Ledge almost a week at the end of July. Vander ing events.

Keith Baldrey Zalm was picked after several ballots in I covered the 1983 Progressive the sweltering convention centre, and the seeds of Conservative convention in Ottawa, where Brian the eventual destruction of the political dynasty were Mulroney defeated Joe Clark in an electrifying contest that captivated the nation (I was working for the sown.

The conventions that picked Mike Harcourt, old and now defunct Columbian newspaper, based in Gordon Campbell, Glen Clark and Ujjal Dosanjh New Westminster).

On the last ballot, as it became apparent Clark was were far less dramatic (perhaps because the outcome of each was not really in doubt). about to lose power, I noticed everyone had pretty Campbell was the first B.C. leader chosen by the much deserted him. He sat with a knot of supporters one-member-one-vote system and, frankly, it was a in the stands of the old Civic Centre Arena. I went rather lifeless, limp affair. up and sat just behind him, and watched the bedlam The NDP recently made the switch to the same below as Mulroney took over his party. system, and one has to wonder whether the party is A year later, the B.C. NDP met in the PNE

having second thoughts.

While there were certainly flaws with the delegated system (i.e. the disastrous choice of Skelly), the fact is it was a system that could breathe enormous energy and excitement into a political party.

By contrast, the one-member-one-vote system focuses on the initial excitement of signing up members, but doesn’t necessarily sustain that excitement (or even the commitment to the party of those who take part in mass sign ups).

As well, the system is open to manipulation, as one particular community or constituency can swamp everyone else through mass sign ups.

And the odds of fraud being committed may increase with so many people taking out membership forms.

By moving to a regional, weighted system — in which all party members do indeed get to cast a ballot, but in which that ballot is counted at the local (riding) level, and not as part of a province-wide pool — the B.C. Liberals have taken a significant step away from the pure one-member-one-vote system, and have inched closer to the old delegate system.

Hopefully, the NDP will eventually get to the same spot.

The pendulum may be actually be swinging back to the old days, which in this case may be a rare bit of good news for our political system.

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

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veteran turned war resister, Rodney ld news: American soldiers livWatson, has been trapped inside a ing in Canada seek sanctuary Vancouver church for more than a from the Iraq War. year, living in sanctuary, his only When you heard this news several alternative to avoid being arrested by years ago you probably responded the RCMP, deported by our governwith confusion; unlike during the ment and imprisoned by the U.S. Vietnam War, the United States now Army. has a volunteer military. And, like Jeremy Hinzman, the most Canadians (64 per first American soldier of cent in a 2008 poll), once his generation to seek you considered the war’s refuge in Canada, has been controversies, chances are living in Toronto for seven you thought that Canada Jeff Schutts years, almost a quarter of should allow them to stay. his life. He has a steady job It hardly seems right and his second child was that someone should go to born here, yet he lives knowing that jail for refusing to take part in activany day he, too, could be taken across ities like those at Abu Ghraib prison, the border to a military prison. or otherwise fight in what the United There are about three dozen such Nations (UN) general secretary deemed Americans living in Canada who have an “illegal war.” After all, the lack of formally applied to be granted refugee a UN sanction for the U.S. invasion of status. Realistic estimates suggest a Iraq was why the Liberal government couple hundred others are living here of the day declined to participate. underground. For them, the Iraq War Surely, all that is resolved by now. is far from over.

Barack Obama is president and, as he Each of them has their own story declared last August, “the American of why they joined and then quit the combat mission in Iraq has ended.” military. Their plight is personal, yet From court martials over the illegal their decision to come to Canada has use of sniper “bait” to WikiLeaks docuentangled them in the loftiest dimenmentation of needless civilian deaths, the reasons given for soldiers fleeing to sions of international law: their right Canada have been clearly corroborated. to claim conscientious objection, even as soldiers, is guaranteed by the Even Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who wanted Canada to help invade Iraq UN’s Universal Declaration on Human Rights, while refugee conventions supin 2003, changed his mind five years port their claim to asylum. later and admitted the war “was absoThey are in limbo today because lutely an error.”

Canada’s conscience appears to lie dorNonetheless, one American Iraq War

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mant behind pretensions of upholding international justice.

While lower courts sometimes rule that the refugee and immigration bureaucracies need to judge cases on their merits, the Supreme Court of Canada refused to consider the issue in 2007. And while Parliament twice, in 2008 and 2009, passed resolutions asking that the Conservative government make provisions for them to stay, a similar but binding bill failed last September by seven votes.

After two deportations in 2008, it seems that such high-profile political controversy has stayed the Harper government’s policy of sending the war resisters back.

Until a new election results in either a Harper majority or a new coalition government, it seems both the war resisters and Canada’s conscience will remain in limbo.

• On Tuesday, Feb. 22, Douglas College’s Institute for Ethics and Global Justice will host a brown bag lunch forum about these issues at its Coquitlam campus, at 1250 Pinetree Way. For more information, contact Jeff Schutts at schuttsj@douglascollege.ca.

Jeff Schutts is a Douglas College history instructor, as well as a former U.S. Army officer and peace activist.

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FSA letter ‘very one-sided’ Re: “Fraser Institute and FSAs: there’s no middle ground,” letter to the editor, Wednesday, Feb. 9.

I am a teacher who lives in Coquitlam and teaches in another district. I am opposed to the FSA exams as administered, but my opposition is founded mostly on the way the data is misused in the Fraser Report.

I open with a context statement about who I am in order to avoid engaging in the shenanigans that Gary Mauser does in his letter.

Mr. Mauser begins with the accusation that opposition to the FSA exams is largely a union issue, claiming that for the union and teachers, the students and parents are unimportant. He follows with the rather quick and unsubstantiated claim that the FSA is “an excellent way for parents to evaluate how well their children are doing,” and goes on to speak of the Fraser Institute’s report in glowing terms. He ends by marking his opinion as worthy by signing off with his full academic credentials.

Finding the letter to be very

one-sided on what is a complex and multi-faceted issue, I decided to look further into Mr. Mauser’s credentials.

I could find no evidence in his own extensive website to suggest he has any academic expertise in the field of education. If one wants to figure out where he fits in the political spectrum, one need only look at the titles of his published work — titles such as “The Failed Experiment: Gun Control and Public Safety in Canada, Australia, England and Wales,” “Gun Control is not Crime Control” and “The False Promise of Gun Control.” In fact, that last report, and at least 10 of his other papers, were published by — you guessed it — the Fraser Institute.

You may be “professor emeritus,” Mr. Mauser, but when writing a letter to a newspaper on a topic around which you did little, if any, academic work, it is misleading to sign off with academic credentials. They’re irrelevant.

Further, since you rail against what you feel is unethical union activity and come out in favour of the right-wing Fraser Institute, it would probably be honourable to make note of the fact that you have worked extensively with that institute in the past. Not admitting to either rather relevant fact makes your letter completely misleading.

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Walk raises $1,400 for homeless shelter Her goal was to raise both funds and awareness, and on Sunday night, Danielle Morneau did just that.

The Port Coquitlam teen was the lead organizer of Light Up The Night, an event intended to raise money for the emergency shelter and transition site to be built at 3030 Gordon Ave. in Coquitlam.

About 150 people showed up to walk through areas of east Port Coquitlam where most of the area’s homeless population congregate, and more than $1,400 was raised over the course of the evening’s events.

“It went very well. It was a great turnout and lots of fun,” Morneau said Tuesday. “I had all sorts of people talk to me the next day who were saying they were so encouraged and excited about what we were doing. It was great to hear so many people got something out of it.”

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Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com The City of Port Moody will investigate the option of entering into long-term lease agreements with homeowners who live alongside Alderside Road water access lanes.

If the plan moves forward, the city would still retain property ownership and legal right of way.

Residents’ fences, trees, hedges and boathouses currently block several of the area’s 11 access lanes.

For Coun. Karen Rockwell, the main concern is potential liability for the city.

“It puts us in a position of liability that these people are using city-owned property for their private use,” Rockwell told council last week.

Mayor Joe Trasolini said council is seeking possible solutions to these issues on Alderside and across the city.

“The City of Port Moody has allowed unregulated

encroachments for decades — in fact, perhaps since the beginning of Port Moody,” Trasolini said. “This council over the past couple of years has decided to tackle these sore spots throughout the city. This is just one of them.”

Coun. Diana Dilworth said they are taking steps to resolve land management issues and to bring more certainty to Alderside residents.

“We can’t say that all 11 right-of-ways are immediately

going to be given to people who live next to them,” Dilworth said.

“Some will have opportunities and some won’t, but I’m certainly open to looking at this.”

Staff will report back to council on the process for entering into long-term encroachment agreements with property owners adjacent to Alderside’s water access lanes, while retaining city rights.

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Trasolini mentioned in lawsuit in-camera meeting. Mayor Anderson did not respond,” Atkins states in her petition.

In an affidavit, Anderson states that she observed some members of council “making their own tape recordings of in-camera council meetings.”

She called the making and retaining of such recordings “inappropriate” and “contrary to the confidential nature of in-camera council meetings” because of the potential that the recordings might be heard by others.

Her second reason for introducing the policy is because “there had been some recent instances in which information that was confidential in nature had made its way into the public realm.”

However, Atkins’ petition states that the policy “unreasonably restricts the ability of Councillors Sedergreen and Piamonte to carry out their duties in such a way as to best ensure that the interests of the village are properly protected.”

“The Village of Anmore does not deal with national security issues, trade secrets, or, for the most part, multimillion dollar procurement contracts. There is nothing equivalent to the secrecy required immediately before the release of a federal or provincial budget,” the petition states. “It is difficult to envision the mischief that Policy No. 43 could properly have been intended to avert.”

Atkins’ petition mentions several issues that could arise at in-camera meetings.

For example, the village entered into an agreement with the province in March 2008 to receive $499,500 in grant funding to create daycare spaces that would operate

“I observed that some members of council were making their own tape recordings of in-camera council meetings.”

Heather Anderson Anmore Mayor

for at least 10 years. If the daycare did not operate for 10 years, the village would have to pay back the funds at a prorated amount of $50,000 for every year that it closed early.

“It was envisioned by council that the daycare grant would form part of the funding for a combined daycare/community centre in Anmore,” Atkins’ petition states. “But in a referendum held in conjunction with the November 2008 municipal elections, Anmore residents voted by a 2-1 margin against a proposal to authorize the village to borrow up to $1,263,000 for a daycare community centre in Anmore.”

Since the daycare was not built, the petition states that “another $50,000 per year has to be added to the village’s annual municipal liability debt servicing cost (LSC).”

“This puts the village’s LSC either above the amount allowed, or dangerously

close to the limit. Even if not actually over the limit, it would mean that the village would need to seek voter approval in the future to enter into even small vehicle or equipment leases or short term loans,” Atkins’ petition states. “This will greatly hamper future councils, and cause extra costs to the village every time it is necessary to seek voter approval.”

As well, Atkins’ petition states that the village received funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada for the Anmore Renewable Energy Foundation. However, an overpayment of $20,855 needs to be repaid, and the issue will be back before council at a future closed meeting.

“The matter will then be shackled by Policy No. 43,” the petition states.

Atkins’ petition also refers to legal matters involving Trasolini over comments made by Sedergreen at a 2009 Anmore council meeting.

“Coun. Sedergreen, during a discussion regarding a piece of land bordering neighbouring Port Moody, stated that Port Moody Mayor [Giuseppe] Trasolini (who was not present) had lied to the Anmore council at a previous meeting,” the petition states.

“Coun. Sedergreen made the statement in good faith, believing it to be true … during the course of his duties as a councillor.

“Mayor Trasolini subsequently retained a lawyer who wrote to Councillor Sedergreen threatening legal action … on the basis of defamation.”

Trasolini told The NOW Monday that he decided not to pursue the matter.

“There were some very asinine statements made by

Mr. Sedergreen. First of all, it was about mayor and council and the city, so we briefly contemplated to see what kind of damage they made,” Trasolini said.

“Soon we found out that in fact this guy was shooting in all directions and making no sense. We thought that it was best not to do anything about it, so there is nothing coming out of that … At the end of the day, these types of individuals get their due dessert and it’s better to stay away from it.”

Sedergreen, Piamonte and Anderson did not return calls

by NOW deadline.

However, McEwen said he is surprised by the involvement of Piamonte and Sedergreen in this court case.

“My only comment would be how peculiar or unusual to have two councillors involved with a lawsuit against the village that they were elected to represent,” McEwen said.

Fellow councillor PalmerIsaak said she’s saddened by the situation.

“It really saddens me that the village is being involved in cases like this and I think that it’s an incredible waste of taxpayer money to fund legal exercises of this nature.”

The hearing was scheduled for Tuesday at New Westminster Supreme Court, after NOW deadline.

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Museum hosts appraisal session Do you have an old clock that you think is valuable?

Are you wondering what your grandma’s china is worth?

To honour the heritage in your home, come to the Port Moody Station Museum during Heritage Week on Sunday, Feb. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Expert local appraiser Al Bowen of Bowen and Associates Appraisers will be available to tell you more about the history and value of your antique.

The cost is $15 for two items, with all proceeds going to support the Port Moody Heritage Society.

Reservations for appraisals must be made in advance by contacting the museum by phone at 604-939-1648 or via e-mail at pmmuseum@telus. net.

While you’re there, see the natural history display on until the end of March. It features full-sized taxidermy animals, including a bald eagle, lynx and river otter.

The exhibit is designed to teach visitors about the natural history of the inlet and the effects of human settlement.

For more information on either the appraisals or the natural history exhibit, visit www.portmoodymuseum.org or contact Rebecca Clarke, museum co-ordinator, at 604939-1648 or pmmuseum@ telus.net.

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It’s hip for pets to be snipped, SPCA says The BC SPCA is urging pet owners and all animal lovers to do their part to help end the tragedy of pet overpopulation in B.C. The non-profit animal welfare society is highlighting the benefits of spaying and neutering for pets during Spay/Neuter Awareness Month in February.

“The terrible reality is that there are still many more animals born in our province every year than there are homes for,” Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA, said in a press release.

“The SPCA and other rescue groups find homes for thousands of these abandoned or surrendered animals every year, but we know that there are so many more who suffer and die after being abandoned by their guardians. It is heartbreaking because this is a completely preventable problem.”

In 2010 the BC SPCA’s 37 branches took in nearly 34,000 abandoned, neglected, injured and abused animals.

The SPCA says the benefits of spaying and neutering include decreased aggression; calmer, happier pets; increased animal health; and improved overall pet care.

If cost is a concern, check with your local SPCA. The organization provides assistance to low-income pet guardians when possible and many communities have low-cost spay/neuter funds administered through the local government.

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Left: Coquitlam figure skater Tricia Duff finishes her routine at the 2011 Special Olympics BC Ice Sport Championships on Saturday.

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More than 200 athletes and coaches from across the province united around those ideals in Coquitlam last weekend as part of the 2011 Special Olympics BC Ice Sport Championships.

Held Friday and Saturday at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex, the two-day event featured athletes competing in curling, figure skating and speed skating.

“It went very good. I went nice and fast,” said Coquitlam’s Sean Casey, who took third-place in Friday’s 333-metre speed skating contest. “I just wanted to do well.

That’s what’s important.”

“It’s fun and I like to go fast, but you might slip and fall, though,” added PoCo resident Greg Paike, who competed in the same race.

“I just wanted to do Last weekend’s events well. That’s what’s served as a continuation important.” from regional competitions that took place last year, when athletes had to first qualify for the big show. How athletes fared last weekend will now Sean Casey determine whether or not Special Olympian they will advance to next year’s national championships in Alberta.

Results aside, last weekend’s competition was about more than medal standings and finish times. “[Special Olympics] has become a huge part of my life and given me so many opportunities,” said 18-year-old Langley resident and speed skating competitor Matthew Williams.

“This makes me feel very good about myself. I love going to practices and competitions and being able to be myself without being judged by others.”

Special Olympics BC chair Michael Campbell echoed those statements in a keynote speech to those in attendance, a crowd that included New Westminster-Coquitlam and Port Moody MP Fin Donnelly, Coquitlam-Burke Mountain MLA Doug Horne, Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart and Couns. Mae Reid, Lou Sekora, Doug Macdonell and Linda Reimer.

“At times, they are the forgotten athletes. At times, they are the forgotten members of our community,” Campbell said. “By making the effort to come out here today, you remind them that they’re important, that they count.”

North Vancouver resident James Sutherland spoke to the importance of two relatively new Special Olympics programs in particular: the Active Start and FUNdamentals initiatives. Both are designed to assist kids aged two to six with their motor skills, and both have helped Sutherland’s seven-year-old son Oliver in taking up baseball.

“It’s helped him and others develop focus, proficiency and complex thought,” Sutherland said. “On an emotional side, we see pride. We see uninhibited joy [and] self worth coming through. And as a parent, I certainly want Oliver to gain all of these characteristics and experiences and emotions.

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The teen years are turbulent at the best of times. On any given day a teenager is in major transition. They often experience the stress of being on an emotional “roller coaster’ as they say good-bye to their childhood and move closer to adulthood. Add to this the loss of a loved one and teens are frequently left frightened, insecure and isolated. It is estimated that one 1 in 20 kids is impacted by death.

During times of grief, teens can exhibit a variety of behaviours that may be difficult to understand.

Sometimes teens will choose to hide their emotions and display no grief reactions at all. Other times they may experience prolonged sadness or indifference to activities they once enjoyed. Of course, difficulties at school may also occur as a result of their increased stress.

To help meet the needs of local teens, Crossroads Bereavement Services Coordinator, Castine Breckwoldt has developed a pilot grief program for students between the ages of 14 and 17 at Terry Fox Secondary School in Coquitlam.

Right now, we are working with local high schools that have experienced the loss of someone special.

“So many teens are experiencing the loss of a loved one at such young ages.

Whether it is the loss of an extended family member, grandparent or tragically a parent, sibling or friend, teens need help navigating through the myriad of feelings associated with grief,” says Rhonda Trunkfield, Terry Fox School Counselor.

“Participating in the grief support program provides an opportunity for teens to work through their loss so that they can begin to feel whole again and to look forward to the positive aspects of their lives. When loss occurs and grief is not addressed it may affect performance at school as well as social and family relationships. As students become aware of this program, it is our hope that they will participate,” continues Trunkfield.

“A group provides opportunities for teens to explore their feelings in a safe environment using healthy and creative methods of expression; to develop an understanding of ‘normal’ grief reactions; and to identify and enhance specific coping skills and behaviours,” says Breckwoldt.

“We want to create an open and supportive group environment that promotes the sharing of information, ideas and feelings regarding issues of death and loss.

Our goal is to assist teens in developing an on-going healthy memory of their loved one. Our group is loosely structured and the kids create art projects using different mediums.”

Everyone moves through their grief in their own unique way. Teens have a different attention span than adults and Crossroads’ program accommodates their quick pace and style. We explore grief in many different ways; the group sessions might include the use of music and art activities, video presentations, and reading

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“Children and teens are often the forgotten mourners. They can get lost in the grief of the adults around them or missed by the myths of society that children don’t know what is going on, or in the case of teens that they don’t care.” - Elizabeth Kübler-Ross.

If you have forgotten mourners in your life, please encourage them to express their inner worlds, to speak up and to seek help.

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Port Moody Ecological Society holds its annual general meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Multipurpose Room 2 of the Port Moody Recreation Centre, 300 Ioco Rd. University of B.C.’s Andrew Trites will discuss the blue whale skeleton his team assembled for the UBC Biodiversity Museum.

Information: 604-937-3483 or www.noonscreek.org.

SHARE alcohol and drug program staff continue the education series with a discussion on learning how to cope with stress from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Program is free.

Information: 604-936-3900.

Coquitlam Gogos meets from 1 to 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St. in Coquitlam.

Gogos raise awareness and money for African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS. New members welcome. Information: coquitlamgogos@gmail.com or Pam at 604-469-0265.

Recovery International meets weekly at 7:30 p.m. at the Tri-Cities Mental Health Centre, 2232 Elgin Ave., Port Coquitlam. The self-help peerto-peer support group meets to help those struggling with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. Information: Phyllis at 604-931-5945.

Pippa at 604-927-7611 or www.pocomuseum.org.

Morningside Toastmasters meets from 7:25 to 8:30 p.m. at Burkeview Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: www. morningsidetoastmasters.ca or Gene at 604-230-8030.

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Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 weekly social bingo at 1 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room at Dogwood Pavilion. There are

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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce holds an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. at 1209 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. Tours will be available and prospective members can meet the staff and board of directors, in addition to learning about the benefits of membership.

Information: 604-464-2716 or www.tricitieschamber.com.

Community Volunteer Services for Seniors holds a five-week Tri-Cities Caregivers Connections program to support those providing support to a person 40 or older who feels overwhelmed.

Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association meets at 7 p.m. in Victoria Hall, at the corner of Victoria Drive and Soball Avenue. Coquitlam city planner Andrew Young will discuss the Partington Creek neighbourhood plan.

Information: 604-941-2462.

Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society meets at 1 p.m. in the Gathering Place of Leigh Square. Bryan Ness will discuss the history behind PoCo parks. Information:

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Road and Heritage Mountain. Registration: Castine Breckwoldt WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23 SFU Philosopher’ Café meets at 7 p.m. at the Leigh Square at 604-949-2274.

Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club invites guests to take part Community Arts Village. Graham Forst will moderKnitting Club at Libby’s Café meets weekly from in a mystery stamp game in the McGee Room of the Poirier ate a discussion on the meaning of life. Admission 9:30 to 11 a.m. at 2105-2850 Shaughnessy St. in Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. Swap and shop will begin at is $5.

Port Coquitlam. Members knit and crochet scarves 7 p.m., followed by a the game at 8 p.m. Prizes will be available.

Tri-City Newcomers Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at and hats to support area homeless programs. New Information: 604-941-9306 or www.stampclub.ca. the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 133, 2675 members welcome, and donations of yarn accepted. events@thenownews.com Recovery International meets weekly at 7:30 p.m. at the TriShaughnessy St. in Port Coquitlam. All women, Information: 604-945-3388 or www.libbyskitchen.

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Today is ArtWalk deadline Today marks the deadline for artists looking to take part in this year’s edition of the everpopular ArtWalk in Port Moody.

Now in its 12th year, the event matches painters, sculptors, photographers and everyone in between with local businesses to provide a venue for artists to show their works.

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The ArtWalk itself is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. on April 16 and 17, and the event has traditionally attracted around 50 artists strutting their stuff in close to 20 venues predominantly in the city’s Old Town Centre.

For submission details, e-mail organizers at info@artsconnect.ca.

February 17, 9:00 p.m. - February 18, 5:00 a.m.

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The businesswomen are all members of the Tri-City chapter of the Valley Women’s Network, a 30-year-old organization whose mission is to promote the interests of women through networking, friendship and education.

Ann Soucie of Sutton Group West 1st Realty will join Penny Deming, president of SHE Financial; S. Esther Chung, a barrister and solicitor with Chung Law Corp.; Leah Armstrong, real estate stager of House to Home ReDesigns; Heather Knittel, co-founder of Good Riddance Professional Organizing Solutions; and Kristin Woolard, an accredited mortgage professional with Dominion Lending Centres, for the forum, titled Real View.

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Score Card

Last playoff spot still up for grabs

Although they attest to being in control of their own destiny, the Coquitlam Express will resort to the most human of hopes — praying for a little luck.

With the season down to one final weekend, the B.C. Hockey League squad remains deadlocked with the Cowichan Valley Capitals for the final playoff berth in the Coastal Conference.

The two teams continued their turtle dance last week, matching each other’s win with a pair of losses to create a dramatic race out of meagre results.

Tonight is a big step for the 20-27-1-9 Express, who visit the Surrey Eagles — the team they would face should they secure the seventh and final playoff spot.

Coquitlam’s 3-2 victory in Victoria on Friday gave the squad a brief two-point edge in the race for seventh, only to see Cowichan reply with an overtime win over Nanaimo.

The rest of the road trip for the Express was rough sailing, suffering losses of 6-4 and 6-3 to Port Alberni and Powell River, respectively.

“We knew what was at stake going in,” head coach Jon Calvano said of the road trip, which started on the right foot. “We’re chasing for that final playoff position so we needed to come out quick. We did that in Victoria — Massimo (Lamacchia) again had a great game against his former team.”

Lamacchia scored twice in the second period, including one with 58 seconds left in the frame, to erase a 2-1 deficit in the provincial capital. With captain Garrick Perry back in the lineup after missing eight games, the team was pretty focused in its pursuit of a victory.

Unfortunately, Perry’s return was shortlived as he reinjured his shoulder in the second period and is now slated for surgery and the University of Alaska.

“We were doing great, working hard and I was playing every shift,” Perry said. “I missed an opportunity to score on a big rush and then halfway through the [second] period took a hit and separated my shoulder.”

He was in the dressing room when Lamacchia netted his team-leading 30th goal and what proved to be his second game winner against his former club.

Their fortunes took a hit the rest of the trip, as Coquitlam fell into deep holes in both Alberni and Powell River.

Against the Bulldogs, Destry Straight tallied twice, giving the rookie 23 on the year, with singles by Mark Begert and Jason Grecica.

In Powell River, Austin Carroll tallied twice, with Cole Gelley adding a single.

“Obviously we just hope we’re not looking back at those games that got away — blown leads and missed opportunities in overtime,” Calvano said.

“Losing Garrick was a huge blow but the guys have stepped up, the veterans have picked it up.”

After tonight’s game in Surrey, the Express close out the regular season with games Friday, 7 p.m. against the Eagles, and Sunday, 2 p.m. vs. Salmon Arm. Both are at the Coquitlam Sports Centre.

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North league rivals set for showdown Stories by Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com The marathon is finished, now to start the sprint.

With senior boys basketball AAA league action completed last weekend, the teams now head into a short playoff vying for eight berths to the Fraser Valley championships.

Action began Monday, while second round play last night (past The NOW’s deadline) pitted firstplace Heritage Woods against Fraser Heights, second-place Terry Fox versus Port Moody, third-place Gleneagle against Centennial, and fourth-place Pitt Meadows taking on fifth-seeded Dr. Charles Best.

The Heritage Woods Kodiaks successfully defended last year’s league title, despite suffering their lone setback in the final game of the regular season — a 69-51 thumping at the hands of No. 7-ranked Pitt Meadows.

“It was kind of bittersweet,” Heritage coach Chris Martin said of the league title. “With an exception of maybe a few games we were very consistent — unfortunately the Pitt game was one of those exceptions.

“It was kind of weird, we had a good start but lost our flow and momentum and let them dictate the second half.”

Now the focus for all is building on the good things achieved during the winter season.

“I think for us it’s to focus on what we can do and what we can control,” Martin noted. “We can control our defence, boxing out, how we sprint in transition... Your shots aren’t always going to fall, so what I look for is how we’re playing on defence, that’s where we win the game and make progress.”

Earlier, the Kodiaks blasted Port Moody 72-44.

For the Terry Fox Ravens, the season concluded with five straight victories to help erase the taste of their lone defeat.

The No. 5-rated Ravens finished up with a 100-38 clobbering of Riverside, one day after slipping past Pitt Meadows 50-47 in a dramatic Kevin Hill/NOW fashion that locked the top-four CUT TO THE CHASE: The Terry Fox Ravens, with Alex Nesterenko shown splitting the defence during the teams into place.

Legal Beagle tournament, are targeting a higher seed as the North League playoffs hit high gear.

In a back-and-forth contest of two top-ranked squads, it was a defensive third overall. After surprising No. clock. He finished with 11 on the day. more key plays down the stretch to shutdown over the final 4:09 that got 7 Pitt Meadows 61-60 two weeks Topping all Raven shooters was Scott pull away. Gleneagle will be a dangerFox second place and Pitt fourth. ago, Gleneagle closed out by besting Hind, with 15, while Matt Trimble ous team come playoff time.”

The Marauders pulled ahead 47-45 Centennial 69-54 and Port Moody chipped in 10 and Ryan Sclater added Centennial also fell 72-58 to Dr. with just over four minutes left in the 60-47. seven in the low-scoring contest.

Charles Best, with Malik Garroway fourth quarter, but couldn’t find the Zach Usherwood led the Talons What was looking like a three-team delivering 20 points for the winners. basket the rest of the night. with 17 points, while the Cents got 21 party between ranked Terry Fox, Action resumes Thursday, with Fox got seven points from point points from Justin Buren.

Pitt Meadows and Heritage Woods semifinals at 7:45 p.m. at Heritage guard Bret Macdonald over the final “Both teams came out a bit flat became a quartet with some diligence Woods and Terry Fox. The final seven minutes, including the winning to start,” said Centaurs coach Alan and determination on the part of tips off 8:15 p.m. Friday at Heritage bucket with 33 seconds left on the Kaselj. “Gleneagle just made a few the Gleneagle Talons, who ended up Woods.

Rapids cart off another league crown The Riverside Rapids continue to reign over the senior girls AAA North league parade.

Behind Katie Woo’s 12 rebounds and Laiken Cerenzie’s 18 points, the Rapids knocked off the Maple Ridge Ramblers 66-42 in the final. Chipping in with 17 points was Denise Spacek.

The victory avenged Riverside’s lone league loss of the season — a mirrorimage 67-41 setback suffered at the hands of the Ramblers just eight days earlier.

To advance to the final, the Rapids

blasted Gleneagle 67-41, with Denise Spacek chalking up 24 points. Sister Michelle contributed 15 points, while Hillary Young added 13 in support.

Both Riverside and Maple Ridge advance to next week’s Fraser Valley championships.

The fate of the Centennial Centaurs, Gleneagle Talons, Terry Fox Ravens and Pinetree Timberwolves hinged on results last night (past The NOW’s deadline) in must-win back-door games.

The Valleys begin next Monday at various locations, including Riverside.

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CAN’T TOUCH THIS: Pinetree Timberwolves’ Kim Buencamino drives it forward against Maple Ridge last week.

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Skaters medal up

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ROCK HARD: Coquitlam Curling Club’s medallists from last month’s International Children’s Games in Kelowna got together to show off their hardware: from left, Kento Sato, Kyle Habkirk, Jaymee Lynn, Dezaray Hawes, Nicholas DiMarco and Nicholas Umbach. The girls topped their division while the boys placed second in theirs.

Boss sets new mark

Simon Fraser University senior sprinter Andrew Boss was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference’s Male Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week on Monday.

The Port Coquitlam runner broke the GNAC 400-metre record with a time of 48.27 seconds.

In the 200m, Boss’ time of 21.95 stands as the

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fourth-best in GNAC history.

• The Simon Fraser University women’s basketball team bested the Central Washington University Wildcats 64-61 on Monday.

Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe led the squad with 14 points and 12 rebounds, while PoCo’s Kristina Collins chipped in nine points.

Cayden Mckenzie-Cook, Hayley Galati and Kara Han all topped their respective divisions to lead a strong showing by the Coquitlam Skating Club at the B.C. Coast Winterskate championships in Delta.

Mckenzie-Cook captured the pre-preliminary men’s division, Galati came out on top of junior bronze 12 and under, while Han won the preliminary 10 and under category.

Picking up silver were Emily Bassani, in junior bronze 13 and over, Angelique Bergheim, in pre-preliminary 11 and over, and Brittney Mckenzie-Cook, in the senior bronze.

• The Inlet Skating Club’s contingent of skaters produced two golds, a silver and a bronze at the Winterskate championships last week in Delta.

Brian Le, in prejuvenile men’s, and Megan Yim, in juvenile ladies, scored top marks at the event. Finishing second in juvenile men’s was Austin Ma, while Tyler Gunara placed third in pre-preliminary men’s.

• The Port Coquitlam Figure Skating Club sent five skaters to the Winterskate championships in Delta, with a silver coming home.

PoCo’s Danielle Ryan netted silver in the gold interpretive category, earning a spot at next month’s provincial championships in Cranbrook.

Here are more results from Delta: MEN, Pre-prelim – 1st

Cayden Mckenzie-Cook, CSC; 3rd Tyler Gunara, ISC; 4th Adrian Priala, CSC; 5th Nathan Yee, ISC. Pre-juv – 1st Brian Le, ISC. Juv – 2nd Austin Ma, ISC. WOMEN, Sr. bronze – 2nd Brittney Mckenzie-Cook, CSC; 4th Carley Ishii, CSC; 9th Shannon Mason, CSC; 12th Caitlin Trott, ISC; 13th Crystal Ho, ISC. Pre-juvenile – 15th Ayumi Ueyama, ISC. Pre-prelim (10&u) – 1st Jennah Greenberg, Adrianna McKenzie, Kayla Sullivan, CSC; 2nd Paige Gant, CSC; 4th Claire Zhang, Iris Xu, CSC; 5th Kyara Ferrone, CSC; 7th Daniela Vassallo, ISC. Pre Prelim (11&o) – 2nd Angelique Bergheim, CSC; 3rd Jenessa Farina, CSC. Juv – 1st Megan Yim, ISC; 5th Sarah Tamura, ISC; 7th Fiona Ho, ISC; 13th Cristina Delmaestro, CSC. Jr. bronze (12&u) – 1st Hayley Galati, CSC; 6th Kassidy Hunter, CSC; 7th Irene Kim, ISC; 8th Amarra Hong, ISC. Jr. bronze (13&o) – 2nd Emily Bassani, CSC; 6th Stefanie Huffman, CSC; 9th Marisa Mcgarry, CSC; 16th Sooyoung Cho, ISC; 21st Alexa Gemby, PC. Intro interpretive – 10th Bahar Heydari, ISC. Gold interpretive – 2nd Danielle Ryan, PC; 7th Caitlin Ryan, PC. Jr. silver – 4th Alysia Bassani, CSC; 5th Caitlin Anderson, CSC. Bronze interpretive – 7th Ana Bin, PC. Prelim (10&u) – 1st Kara Han, CSC; 5th Syndy Shi, CSC; 8th Michaela Filippelli, ISC.

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Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections or changes will be made in the next available issue. The Coquitlam Now will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

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DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 3 or 1: Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using nondestructive testing. No Exp. Needed!! Plus extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits pkg.

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, valid license, High School Diploma or GED. Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers. Click here to apply, keyword: Driver.

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General Employment

Become a Registered Personal Trainer. Earn up to $70/hr.

Government Financial Aid may be available. Hilltop 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

HOMEWORKERS GET PAID DAILY! NOW ACCEPTING: Simple part time and full time Online Computer Work is available. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.onwoc.com

For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

To register go to: www.havingababy.ca Exhibitor inquiries please call Sylvia: 604-864-4044 Langley Golf & Banquet Centre

Drivers

It’s time for bargain hunting!

Browse our Garage Sale section to find deals near you.

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General Employment

WANTED: EXPERIENCED Civil, Paving and Quality Control Personnel to fill various positions at Large, BC Road Construction Company. Send resume to P.O. Box 843, Kamloops BC, V2C 5M8 or to paverswanted@yahoo.ca NATURAL IMMIX HEALTH LTD. (Port Coq.) F/T Graphic web Designer. 1-2 years exp. College grad English & Korean (required) Business identity (logo) and brand development, branded custom label design and printing.

Label copy and layout to meet regulatory requirements. $24.50/hr. Submit your resume & portfolio to fax: 604-941-5449

VANCOUVER’S LARGEST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work.

Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions.

Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com

WAREHOUSEMAN Langley & Burnaby

Skip Tracers

required ( locating debtors in the USA). Must be good on the telephone & internet .

Our Tracers earn $ 13.70 hr to start + bonus + benefits, Earn 35-50K/yr. No exp.

Necessary. Will train suitable candidates. Email resume and cover letter to its.careers@skiptrace.com or call 604-484-6900 Detailed job info at www.skiptrace.com

Madison Men’s Wear RETAIL SALES

Full-time position available to the qualified applicant.

Successful men’s clothing store looking for experienced, enthusiastic individual for future management postion.

Downtown Vancouver.

A rewarding career in the fashion industry.

Excellent salary and benefits.

Email: madisonj@telus.net

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months.

Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite.

Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca

Monday – Friday daytime work. You will be part of a fast paced, reliable, hard working team environment in the Construction Material Supply industry. Fork lift experience essential. We offer a very attractive salary, benefits and pension package.

Please specify the location that you are applying for & Submit your resume to: Branch Manager, 2450 Alpha Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5C 5L6, Fax 604-299-3343 hrvancouver@brockwhite.com

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Health Care

F/T PHARMACY TECH Required for busy POCO established Pharmacy. Excellent communiction skills a must. Please email resume to tjohal007@gmail.com or drop them off in person to #3-2185 Wilson Ave, Port Coq

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Hotel Restaurant

Taco Del Mar in Poco hiring F/T Night Shift Mgr. Must have high school dipl. and sev. yrs of exp. as food service manager. $14.90/hr E-resume: pocotdm@gmail.com

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Security

Mike’s K9 & Guard Service Now Hiring: • Licenced Security Guards • Experienced K-9 Handlers (with Certification) • Static Guards (Afternoon & Graveyards) Must be fluent in English.

Fax resume & cover letter to:

778-928-2223

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Trades/Technical

LOGGING COMPANY looking for Owner Operator Logging Truck Contractors. Short log and long log for Mackenzie area. Fax 250-714-0525 or ben@bcland.com include references and capabilities.

Flynn Canada Ltd. is hiring F/T Flat Roofers Panel/Wall Cladders Glaziers

With 2+ years of experience.

Foreman positions available.

Top industry wages based on experience, medical, dental, overtime pay, RRSP matching with all positions.

Email: bkranc@flynn.ca or Fax to: 604-531-4026

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Trades/Technical

DRIVERS/OWNER OPERATORS Wanted. Truck contractors need drivers with log haul experience and clean driver’s abstract. Owner operators needed with 6, 7, 8 axle log trailers. Visit: www.alpac.ca or call 1-800-661-5210 (ext. 8173).

ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE INC. is looking for experienced Drilling Rig, & Coring personnel for all position levels. Drillers, Coring Drillers $35. - $40.20.; Derrickhands $34., Motorhands $28.50; Floorhands, Core Hands, Helpers $24. - $26.40. Plus incentives for winter coring!

Telephone 1-888-ENSIGN-0 (1-888-367-4460). Fax 780-955-6160. Email: hr@ensignenergy.com.

FEATUREDEMPLOYMENT F/T Receptionist/Customer Service

FULL-TIME WELDER

Simpson Strong-Tie Canada Ltd. in Maple Ridge is currently hiring a full-time Welder.

A minimum of 3 years of welding experience required. CWB Ticket would be an asset. Simpson offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package.

Please fax resume to Attn: Human Resources 604-460-4780 or email to jmclean@strongtie.com MS Word format with Resume as a subject.

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember.

Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad.

Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment.

If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

This F/T position requires the successful applicant to have strong communication & organizational skills. Receptionist, general office duty experience & working knowledge of MS Office applications preferred. Position includes customer support & order processing.

This active office environment demands the ability to multi-task.

Apply in person with resume & references to: Advance Chemicals, 2023 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coq

SALES ASSOCIATES • Full & Part-time

Looking to start or change your career?

We are seeking full-time & part-time Sales Associates for our COQUITLAM location. We offer great hourly wage plus commission with room for advancement and full training. Excellent communication skills, neat appearance and great customer service skills are required.

Email resume indicating postion and location to: info@blackandlee.com or fax to: 604-437-1480 www.blackandlee.com

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

EDUCATION PETS & LIVESTOCK

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value!

Six Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors!

Classes held each week & weekend! Course materials available in 6 languages. Same-day Certification. Visit our website at www.foodsafe-courses.com or call 604-272-7213 ADVANCE Hospitality Education – B.C.’s #1 Choice for Foodsafe & WorldHost Training.

LEARN FROM HOME. Earn from Home. CanScribe Career College offers courses in Medical Transcription and Computers.

Great work at-home opportunities. Enroll today!

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STUDY ADVENTURE TOURISM! Train to be an adventure guide in just 9 months. Outdoor Recreation & Ecotourism Certificate. College of New Caledonia, Valemount, BC. 1-888-690-4422; www.cnc.bc.ca/valemount

Become a Registered Personal Trainer

APARTMENT/CONDOMINIUM MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certified. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456

Antiques

RETRO DESIGN & ANTIQUES FAIR 175 tables & booths of fun, fabulous finds for you & your eclectic abode!

SUN FEB 20 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Dr, 604-980-3159 Admission: $5

2010

Appliances

APT. & FULL SIZE

All Like New! Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Stackers

100 & up

$

Delivery/Warranty avail.

604.306.5134 2060

For Sale Miscellaneous

STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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Cats

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

Hilltop Academy

604-724-7652

604-930-8377 Enter to win FREE TUITION for March class!!

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Dogs

• Earn up to $70/hr.

• Government Financial Aid may be available.

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $62!

Coquitlam: Feb 26 or Mar 19 Burnaby: Feb 19 or Mar 13 Also Van • Sry • Rcmd • M.Ridge • Lgly Health Inspector Instructors!

ADVANCE Hospitality Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice Since 2003!

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $399+.

604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

604-272-7213

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For Sale Miscellaneous

CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591 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

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Lumber/Building Supplies

STEEL BUILDING WINTER SALE... $3.49 to $11/sq.ft.

Immediate orders only - FREE shipping, some exclusions. Up to 90 days to pay. Deposit required.

Pioneer Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800-668-5422. See current specials www.pioneersteel.ca.

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BERNESE MOUNTAIN Puppies.

Shots, dewormed. Parents on site. $1200 604-823-0097 BOSTON TERRIER Pups, CKC reg. vet checked, good pedigrees, nicely marked, To view: 604-406-2415 or 1-604-794-3786

Musical Instruments

ALTO SAXOPHONE, Selmer, Mark VI Serial # 199XXX original lacquer, amazing tone, free blowing, all new pads, in excellent condition and highly cherished. $6300 OBO. 604 808 6223

For Sale - Miscellaneous

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GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies.

CKC registered German working line pups. Blk/tan or black. Taking reservations now! Ready to go Feb 28. For pedigree info, go to www.obedienceplus.com $1,000/each. Call 778-571-2990 GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups, PBFarm/Family, Rosedale, $600 Shots, March 1, 604-845-7434

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Business Opps/ Franchises

The Coquitlam Now has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to finding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

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Business Opps/ Franchises

80% COMMISSION TRAVELONLY has 500 agents across Canada. Business opportunities with low investment, unlimited income potential, generous tax/travel benefits. Run your travel company, full-time, part-time from home. Register for FREE seminar, www.travelonly.ca 1-800-608-1117, Ext. 2020

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Professionally maintained.

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Here's How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.

The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Health Products & Services

FOOT CARE NURSE providing Foot care in your home. Services incls, Assesment, Treatment & Reccomendation. Veterans approved. Andrea 604-789-1796

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Metaphysical

*CONNECT WITH YOUR FUTURE* Learn from the past, Master the present! Call A True Psychic NOW! $3.19min 1-877-478-4410 (18+) 1-900-783-3800 Answers to all your questions!

JACK RUSSELL pups smooth m/f, dewormed, 1 shots, tails docked, view parents, $450. 604-701-1587

5035 LAB PUPPIES Choc Black & yellows, males & females, view reg parents $550. 604-701-1587

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

Financial Services

$500$ LOAN, no credit refused.

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1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161

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YOUR 1 BEDROOM ★ FURNISH ★ APARTMENT FOR $999

PAPILLON 2-3 mths, reg B. W. pups, champ parents 2nd shots, microchip $1100. 604-987-9516

Any Size Mattress $99, Headboards $50,NiteHeadboard, Tables $50, INCLUDES...

Mattress Set, Bedframe, Dressers $100,Sofa $200, Banquet Chairs Night Tables, Armoire,Beds Mirror, Sofabed, Coffee$15, Table, Lamps $20, TV’s $30, Armoires $100, Drapes Lamp Table, Dining Table and Chairs for $30 two, Mini-bars $40 ...and much more!

Floor Lamp, Table Lamps, Art! 250 Terminal Ave @ Main St, Vancouver Visit ★Anizco★ Liquidators Hours: Mon to Fri 9-5 +Sat 10-2

SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tatoo, family raised, 4wk pups & 2 older pups. $800. 604-526-1943

Visit ★ANIZCO ★Liquidators 604-682-2528 250 Terminal Ave, Vancouver www.anizco.com 604-682-2528 Hours: Mon-Fri: 9-5, Sat: 10-2 www.anizco.com

Avoid Bankruptcy, Stops Creditor Calls. Much lower Payments at 0% Interest.

We work for You, not Your Creditors.

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

HOT SPOT FOR SALE

SIBERIAN HUSKY Timberwolf pups, $900. 250-295-6280 dalenterry@gmail.com

604-444-3000

FAMILIES EARNING MORE. Work from home part or full-time.

No selling. No inventory. No parties. No large investment or risk. Visit www.familiesearningmore.com.

CARPET RESTORATION/CLEANING Stain & Pet’s Odor Specialist Guaranteed Winter Special 15% OFF 604-536-7627 www.Emerald.ChemDry.ca

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Furniture

MINIMUM AD SIZE IS 1 COL X 1” — UNTIL MARCH 31, 2011

Business Opps/ Franchises

Smarter Buyer.

Better Car.

CKC REG. Bernese Mtd pups Expected d.o.b. Feb 21 Taking deposits now! $1500.

1-604-758-1828

★★★ 3 GRAD Dresses For Sale ! ★★★

Hey are you looking for your Grad Dress 2011?

Only Worn ONE time. Will sacrifice @ 1/2 price from original price!!

■ Size Small: Blue dress: Paid $140, Asking $75 ■ Size 4: Red dress. Paid $550, Asking $275 ■ Size 6: Black dress: Paid $550. Asking $275 Call or email for photos and info at: 604-880-0288 mandi_babi@hotmail.com. Serious buyers only please!

Pet Services

CHOCOLATE LAB for stud.

1.5 yrs old, friendly, high qlty proven $500 604-308-8834

Furniture

5 PCE DINING ROOM SET, excellent condition, Pedi stool base w/ solid round glass top. $900. 778-580-5565 (New West)

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Cares!

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MARKETPLACE

2005

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

STANDARD POODLE pups, CKC reg. brown, black & cream, Chwk. 604-823-2467 ..302-1761

For For information information call call 604-444-3000 604-998-0218

ACROSS

1. Cavalry sword 6. Cleaving tools 11. Fall flower 14. Insures residential mortgages 15. Gran Argentine plain 16. Beak or bill 18. Isaac’s mother 21. Sloping loose rock debris 23. Ballerina painter Edgar 25. Work stoppage

DOWN

1. Allotments 2. One of the six noble gases 3. Next to 4. Upper left keyboard key 5. Used with sis boom bah 6. Supervises interstate commerce 7. The 17th Greek letter 8. Old English 9. 1/16 inch in printing 10. First lights 11. N. Central African country 12. Sodium 13. More humble in spirit 14. Foreign Service 17. Hive insects 19. Honorable title (Turkish) 20. Head covering 21. Throat infection

26. Self-immolation by fire rituals 28. Can’t move 29. Measures atmospheric pressure 31. Dash 34. Adult male human 35. Foot (Latin) 36. Hearths 39. Milksops 40. Wax letter closures 22. Mediterranean Greek island 24. A brother or sister 25. Golfer Snead 27. Indigenous Laplanders 28. Cornbreads 30. Radioactivity unit 31. Flax spinning staff 32. Upbeat part of a measure 33. Inheritors 36. Marked by extreme emotion or force 37. Perceive with the eye 38. A very large body of water 39. Nuclear near reach weapon 41. Basics 42. Thai language 43. In short supply 46. Wings 49. Left heart there

44. Withdraw from circulation 45. Manila hemp 47. An alloy of copper and zinc 48. Fire embers 50. Thousand cubic feet (abbr.)

51. Catches 56. British Air Aces 57. Blossoming 62. Rush-like marsh plant 63. Small integer

51. Domestic swine 52. They ___ 53. Point midway betw. S & E 54. Western states time zone 55. Upstate NY airport code 58. Iron 59. Libyan dinar 60. Trauma center 61. Point midway betw. N & E

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RENTALS PETS & LIVESTOCK

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Apartments & Condos

2 BR apt $1098 renos, f/p, 5 appl, 2 prkg, avail now, 604-565-9640, carriefroese@gmail.com BBY-SOUTHPOINT/EDMOND AREA (Green complex by Adera), 2 br + 2 decks (1 lg deck on rooftop + 1 off br) $1600/mo, near new, 2 parking spots, near transit, schools & great parks 604941-2707

www.PardonServicesCanada.com

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Money to Loan

Apt/Condos

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✔Do you Own a Car? ✔Borrow up to $10000.00 ✔No Credit Checks! ✔Cash same day, local office

1117 Ridgeway Ave. 2 Brs from $900 & 1 Br $800, incl heat hot water, cat ok, avail now, ns, Raymar Realty. 604-782-5941

www.REALCARCASH.com

CYPRESS GARDENS 1114 HOWIE ST. COQUITLAM

1 bedrooms starting at $825

Legal/Public Notices

UG Parking, balconies.

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

DIAL-A-LAW OFFERS general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available).

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

Real Estate

Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

★ ALERT: WE BUY HOUSES ★ Foreclosure Help! Debt Relief!

No Equity! Don’t Delay!

Call us First! 604-657-9422

6020-24

uSELLaHOME.com

Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Burnaby Highgate 2000sf 4br 3 1/2ba 1/2 duplex w/side suite $779K 418-1002 id5313 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Maple Ridge spotless 947sf 1br condo above snrs cent 55+ $219,900 466-1882 id5262 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 Bear Creek Park Reduced 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $279,900 597-0616 id5234

North Delta

ABSOLUTELY BEST Deal on Market! 1,100 sf rancher, 3 br, 1 bath, 8,600sq ft lot.$339,000. Ron Rudy Mac Realty 604-590-2444

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Surrey

#48-15020-66A AVE, SURREY Senior Strata Complex, 55+, 2 BR Cottage, 2 bth, new appls, all reno’d, new roof, storage, $195 maint. per mo. incls elect & heat, $260,000 obo. 604-572-0036

6020-38

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Vancouver East Side

We Will Take Over Your Payment Until We Sell Your Property. No Fees.

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

Sun Feb 20, 2-4pm, Quick Sale, 216 East 57th, Ave. 4BR duplex, 3 bath, central loc. Ask $655,000 Mala @ Sutton 778-859-4458 www.bcforeclosures.com 5 BR home from $19,500 down $1,925/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

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6008-46

BBY, Lougheed Mall. 2 BR, f/p, in ste w/d, u/g prkg. N/p. $1050 + util. Avail Mar 1. 778-708-4352 BBY METROTOWN 1 & 2 BR avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng.

Inc heat/hot water. 778-788-1867 BBY, METROTOWN. 1 - 2 BR. Clean, quiet bldg. Incl heat/hot water. Immed. 778-323-0237

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Houses - Sale

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Vancouver West Side

BEST BUY on Oak St. Quality built 6 br, 4 bath, potential bsmt suite with sep entry, 2 f/p, 17 yrs old, $1,078,000. 604-727-7908

Other Areas BC

LUXURY WATERFRONT TOWNHOMES from $249,900 GRAND OPEN Feb 18-20 1-5pm

Downtown Nanaimo, B.C.

1-800-521-6657

www.RiminiTownhomes.com

Apt/Condos

6508

Apt/Condos

BBY NORTH 1 BR, 1 ba, 3 appls, pool & gym, coin w/d, 1 prkg, 1 locker, nr Lougheed mall. $900. np/ns, Avail Mar 1. 604-299-7815

N. WEST Quay, 1200 sf, newly reno’d, 2 BR, 2 bath, 7 appls incls in ste lndry rm w/storage, f/p, balc with partial river view, pool, jacuzzi, gym, sauna, $1,700/mo + utils, N/s N/p, refs. 604-521-8482

NEW WEST 310 - 8 St. Close to skytrain & bus. Lrg 1BR, w/lrg patio. $795 incls heat & storage locker. Cat OK with pet dep. Refs req’d. Call Res Mgr 604-395-5303

NEW WEST 508 - 8 St. Close to Westminster Mall & transit. BACH ste w/balcony, $655 incls heat & storage locker. Lrg 1 BR with balcony $795. Cat ok w/pet dep.

Refs req. Res Mgr 604-521-1862

KING ALBERT COURT

NEW WEST nr RCH/Skytrain, 1 BR apt, $740/mo, No Pets, quiet complex, Call 604 299-8288

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

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

NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 1 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens.

Available Mar 1. Small pet ok with pet deposit.

Call 604-518-5040 COQ. 3 BR $1,000, 2 BR $900, 1 BR $750, Now/Mar 1, heat, prkg.

778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, 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 BURQUITLAM APTS 561 Cottonwood Ave

Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR Includes heat, hot water, u/g prkg, cls to bus stop, school, SFU, Lougheed Mall, Sorry N/P.

Office 604-773-6467

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

Well Managed Building.

office: 604- 524-8174 cell: 604- 813-8789 COTTONWOOD PLAZA Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den.

On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

office: 604- 936-1225

NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 1 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens.

Available Mar 1. Small pet ok with pet deposit.

POCO 2 BR, 2 baths, 5 appls, f/p, lam flrs, u/g prkg, ns/np, nr WC Express, $1025. 604-467-6912

EL PRESIDENTE

220 - 7th St, New West 1 BR apts from $720/mo. 2 BR, $850/mo. Includes heat & hot water, Big balconies. By shops, banks, Skytrain & college. U/grd prkg available.

Call 604-519-1382 Managed by Colliers International

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

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

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.

604 939-0944

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

6510

Co-ops

NORTH BURNABY Pine Ridge Housing Co-op has opened its wait list for 2 BR & 3 BR Townhouses, $913 & $1072 with a $2,800 & $3,300 share purchase. Located in quiet forest setting on Burnaby Mnt. Close to SFU, schools, transit & shopping.

Enjoy the feel of country living within minutes of the city. Sorry, no subsidies available. Community involvement expected.

Download our appl form @ www.pineridgeco-op.bc.ca or send SASE to: #89, 8763 Ash Grove Cres, Burnaby, BC V5A 4B8 Attn: Membership Ctte.

Please forgive our construction mess. We are replacing our water mains.

6540

Houses - Rent

3 Bdrm Homes! Rent TO OWN! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down.

Call Karyn 604-857-3597

Houses - Rent

ABBOTSFORD - 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,636/m.

Low Down. Flexible Terms.

(604) 626-9647 (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

CQ COMO Lk / SFU. Reno’d 1 BR bsmt, shd W/D, full bath. Mar 1. $750 incls utls/cbl/net NS/NP. Suits 1. On bus rte. 604-939-1107

HERITAGE MTN 3BD, 1BA, quiet grd floor 1600 sq.ft. W/D, F/P, D/W, HDTV incl, NS, NP, refs. req, $1250+1/3 util, Avail Mar 01 604-937-5307

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

6590

Rooms

BBY 2 rooms avail, w/d, n/s, n/p.

Prof person. $500 incls cbl/utils, pkng. Av now. 604-434-5578

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-10

North Burnaby

BBY Government Rd. Own BR / bath, W/D, utls, net. $450/mo.

NS/NP. Avail now. 604-618-1732

6595-40

New Westminster

NEW WEST. Furn’d, Room $440 incls sh’d kitch & bath & utils.

604-767-3863 or 778-837-4596

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR, bsmt ste. W. MRidge. $750 incls utls/cbl/sh’d w/d. Walk to WCE & shops. Avail Mar 1. Refs req’d. 604-465-0624

BBY 2 BR grnd lvl in new house, $750 incls heat/hydro. NS/NP. Nr Canada Way/Imperial. Available Mar 1. 604-521-6658 BBY CENTRAL 2 BR, cls to all ammens, n/p, n/s, $850 incls utils, 1 BR $750 incls utils, Avail Mar 1.

778-242-1895, 604-520-9629

BBY, E. 18th Ave. 2 BR, f/bath, shared laundry - 1/week. Ns/np. $875/mo includes hydro. Near schools. Immed. 604-522-9756 BBY HTS Bach, priv ent, own w/d, n/p, Mar 1, st prkg, nr transit, $750 incls all utils. 604-765-2869 BBY N. , 1 BR bmnt, newer home, w/d, alarm, N/p, N/s, Feb 15, $850 incl utils & cbl. 604-970-7724 BBY, Near BCIT, 2 BR g/lvl ste.

NS/NP. $1000/mo. incl utils, n/s, n/p, Avail Immed. 778-688-1790 COQ. 1 BR + den, 900 sq ft, grnd lev, priv ent & w/d, N/p, N/s, cls to bus route & Hwy, $950/mo incls hydro & heat. 604-529-1880

BONSOR APTS

COQ 1 BR g/lvl, nr Miller Park, $750 inc util, suits sngle, w/d, Mar 1. no dogs. Ref. 604-936-2206

MAPLE RIDGE 2 BR upper ste, nr school, $900 + utils, Avail Now. N/S, Pet ok. 604-512-7152 N. WEST, Queensborough, 3 BR, main flr, 1 bath, $1100/mo + utils, available immed, own parking.

604-722-5550 or 604-671-8389

NEW WEST. 1 BR, f/p, priv entry & w/d. Ns/np. $695/mo incl hydro/ sat tv/’net. Apr 1. 604-521-3693 NEW WEST Bright roomy 1 BR ste, n/s, quiet, n/p, on bus rte, nr skytrain, $750 incls utils, cbl, net, w/d, Immed. Refs. 778-397-2002 NEW WEST Newly updated Lrg 1 BR or 2 BR bsmt, 2 baths, furn, 1blk from JI, nr SFU, 1200 sqft.

Avail Now. ns/np, 604-516-6346 POCO NORTHSIDE, Bach bsmt ste, sh’d W/D. NS/NP. Avail Mar 1. $500 incls utls. 604-783-5822

6605

Townhouses Rent

COQUITLAM 2 BR townhouse , quiet family complex, no pets. $920. Call 604-942-2277.

M. RIDGE. 3 BR + den, 2.5 bath, 5 appl, 2 prkg. 1455 sf. $1425/mo.

Nr WCE. Immed. 604-941-5594 POCO 2 BR T/H $765, $785 & $830/mo. Quiet-family complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034 POCO Brand New 4 BR, 2200 sqft, h/w flrs, 3 lvl, golf course with view, N/P, N/S, $2100, 2 car garage, Apr 1, w/d, 604-430-5608

RIVERS INLET Townhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area) • 2 BR Townhouse • 3 BR Townhouse 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 5 appls, decorative fireplace, carport.

Sorry no pets.

Move - in Bonus

Call 604-942-2012

6605

Townhouses Rent

WOODLAND PARK

TOWNHOMES Professionally managed family townhome complex on 28 acres located in beautiful Port Moody.

Spacious 2 BR & 3 BR units, 5 appls, inste W/D, walk out bsmt, 1 parking.

Cat friendly.

Contact 604-939-0221 woodland@rentmidwest.com

or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

2 BR, $925 February special $525

Whitgift Gardens,

view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

COQ OFF FOSTER, 4 BR newer home, laundry, close to schools, shops. Avail Mar 1. $2500 + 2/3 utls. NS/NP. 604-561-6553

Contact Alex 604-999-9978

1 BR $750, 3 BR $1100.

No pets.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311

BBY N, 4 BR , great hse, gd loc, lrg corner lot, nr schools/transit/ SFU, h/w heating, N/S. $2200.

Avail Mar 1, Denis 604-838-4661

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

415 Westview St, Coq

Heat, hot water, parking.

Available now.

Family living, daycare available.

Near kids’ park, basketball court and Skytrain.

Bright 2 BR ste. New carpets.

Fridge, stove & W/D in building.

Avail now or Feb 1. $950. Ns/np.

Lease & excellent refs a must.

CALL 604 525-2122

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

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

909 - 12th Street

Call 604-540-9300

Renovated high rise, concrete building. Penthouse, 1 BR & 2 BR available. Very close to Metrotown, Skytrain & Bonsor swimming pool. Rent includes heat, hot water. Refs req’d.

JUNIPER COURT

6540

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required

New Westminster

555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

Call Kristen today (604) 812-3718

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

SALISBURY PLACE 7272 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. $877/mo. 604-524-4720

AMBER (W)

6020

6508

Large bright 1 BRS @ $785.

Newly reno’d Incl heat, hot water & dw. 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345

401 Westview St, Coq

Houses - Sale

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

SALISBURY APARTMENT 7111 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate Lrg 1 & 2 BR’s. Rent incl heat & hot water. NS/NP. 604-526-5584

office: 604- 936-3907

REAL ESTATE

6020-01

Apt/Condos

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

LAWYER REFERRAL Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area.

Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-687-3221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM).

6020

6508

MOVE-IN BONUS

604.777.5046

5505

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

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

604 420-5636

www.montecitotowers.com

N WEST reno house. 4 BR upper, 1.5 baths, f/p, beautiful view, $1500+utils; 2 BR suite $1000+ utils. Shr w/d, cls to s/train/schls.

N/S, N/P. Av now. 604-436-9013 POCO, Lincoln Prk 1500sf, 3 BR 2 bath, w/in-law-ste, appls, all newly reno’d & hrdwd flrs, carport. $1900. Av Feb 15. 778-288-8168 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,288/M SURREY- 6297 - 134 St. Solid 5 Bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre, needs TLC.... $1,688M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

COQ 3121 Pattulo, 2 BR bsmt, full bath, own w/d, all appls. $1050 incls utils. Pets ok. 2 mins to Coq Centre. Avail now.

778-688-2594

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

Mission Raceway Industrial Park, 2500sf, double bay all in one, 2 shipping doors, 604-826-9864

COQ, Como Lake/Clarke. 1 BR, f/bath. Ns/np. $695/mo incl hydro/ cable. Av. now. 778-217-9934 COQ, Lough Mall. 2 BR, g/lvl. Priv w/d & ent. F/ba. Ns/Np. $985/mo incls utils, Immed. 604-931-3677

7010 COQ MUNDY Park, 1 BR, clean & quiet, w/d. $650 incls hydro. Suits 1. NS/NP. Mar 1. 604-939-9950

COQ, Westwood Plateau. Beautiful 2 BR & den g/lvl. Hot tub, 7 appl. 1400 sf. Ns/np. $1,475 + util.

1 year lease. Now. 604-945-9594

Personals

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

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

Angel Massage 604-294-8038

402-3701 Hastings St., Burnaby

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

HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm/Security

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8055

Cleaning

★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ European cleaning at it’s best.Lic/ Ins. Free Window Cleaning, Call 778-840-2421 CLEANING LADY available. Meticulous, detailed, honest & reliable. Please call 778-233-5859 Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★ GREEN HOUSE CLEANING Earth Friendly. Avail •Weekly •Bi-Weekly •Monthly, •One-time •Move-out. Call ★ 604-817-4441

8073

Flooring/ Refinishing

8105

DT LAMINATE FLOORING Affordable Prices and Quality Work. Call 604-454-8963

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944 Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224

Drywall

Glass Mirrors

www.eclipseglass.ca

Frameless Shower Mirrors Handrails info@eclipseglass.ca

8125

Gutters

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

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

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

604-916-7729 JEFF

8080

Electrical

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

ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect Contr 97222. 40 years exp. 1 stop!

Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.

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 • SNOW REMOVAL • Fast Reliable Service

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

8090

Fencing/Gates

8130

Handyperson

Free Estimates

8185

Moving & Storage 1 to 3 Men

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

45

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

ADVANCE MOVING LTD MOVING & DELIVERY EXPERTS!!

Licensed, Bonded & Insured Single item to full house moves We Guarantee the Cost of Every Move Flat Rates always available A+ (604) 861-8885 BBB www.advancemovingltd.com Rating

GOOD GUYS with all your moving needs!

Packing, Moving, Trucks, Storage Blanket Wrapping Our Guarantee is What We Live By! Call for Free Estimate & Let Our Family Move You & Yours

604-787-4766 GoodGuyMovers.webs.com

8155

A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!!

Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872

ARIES BOBCAT & LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

• Drainage • Retaining Walls • Fences • Hydroseeding Call: 604-808-9017 www.ariesbobcat.com ★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★ Bobcat, paving, retaining walls, turf, planting, etc. 604-889-4083 ★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Retaining walls, irrigation, paving, patios, fences, etc. 778-688-2444

8160

Lawn & Garden

Winter Services Same Day Service, Fully Insured

SNOW REMOVAL

• Yard Clean-Ups • Pruning • Gutters • Landscaping

• Xmas Lights • Hedges • Rubbish Removal • Odd Jobs

ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45 hr honest 26 yrs est 506-7576.

AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube.

Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

PAINTING • Pressure Washing • Residential/Commercial • Over 25 years experience

Call Geoff Dann at:

604-782-8665

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

8220

www.jimsmowing.ca

PRIMO PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Interior Special Free Est. - 15 Years Exp. Insured /WCB

15% OFF

STARBRUSH PAINTING • Free Estimates • Seniors Disc.

• High Quality, Low Cost • WCB

25% Off with this ad

Call 604-518-0974 • Residential and Commercial • Landscape Maintenance • Yard Clean-up • Gardening • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning

Plumbing

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs.

Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-469-8405

8225

Power Washing

Get Ready for SUN! Affordable!

Decks, Driveways & Sidewalks Houses & RVs ... 604-773-7752

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

JL N

RENO & REPAIR

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

Renovations/Repairs/Building • Bathrooms • Suites • Plumbing • Electrical

• Basements • Decks / Sheds • Flooring /Tiles • Interior Designing

Gary: 604-690-7565 “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”

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

JENCO

CONSTRUCTION

Small Jobs Are Welcome!

We do Kitchens & Baths Winter special: 15% off Custom Cabinets www.jenco-online.info

604-562-5934

8250

Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567 Additions, renos & new const.

Concrete forming & framing specialist. Patrick 604-218-3064

Roofing

Free Est 604-779-6978 email:

alljobs@telus.net

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

Tried & True Since 1902

Find one in the Home Services section

A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302 ADAM’S YARD CARE Hedge trimming, pruning trees, yard clean up, etc Adam 778-899-4162

Trade Your Kitchen Bath, Kitchen, Suites & More www.renorite.com 604-434-0070 RENOVATIONS, COMMERCIAL & residential, lam/wood flooring/ tiling, finishing carpentry, dywall, counter tops. Qual work, ins, fast, reliable. Free est. 778-893-7277

8250

Roofing

A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437 CHOICE Roofing 604-807-7312 Specializing in Repairs & Re-Roofing. Quality assured.

JJ ROOFING, REPAIR specialist, Reroof, New Roof. Seniors disc.

WCB, fully ins. 604-726-6345

38/HR! Clogged drains, drips, garbs, sinks, reno’s, toilets, installs, Lic/Ins. 778-888-9184

A Name You Can Trust

310-JIMS (5467)

Paving/Seal Coating

8205

''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

604-723-8434

BOOK A JOB AT

NeedaGardener?

★ QUAYSIDE PAINTING ★ BBB • Fully insured • WCB Ceiling text. repair. 604-727-0043

Renovations & Home Improvement

Auto Miscellaneous

9105

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

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 12 out of 15 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. $500 christmas cash extended. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-252-8235.

9125

• 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

Scrap Car Removal

9145

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

Domestic

THE SCRAPPER

2007 FORD Crown Victoria LX, grey, tan leather interior, traction control, A/C, power everything, no accidents, extended warranty, a great highway vehicle. Car Fax provided. 64,000kms. $12,500.

(604) 617-0480.

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

Scrap Car Removal

9145

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Sports & Imports

9160

1994 TOYOTA Camry LE, extremely rare '2 door', V6, leather, fully loaded, sr, exc. running order, $2500, 604-824-6796

Seniors Discount

Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020

Landscaping

Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed!

Call Thomas 604 377-1338

8240

AUTOMOTIVE

FREE ESTIMATES

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN For Homes or Businesses.

Call Dave at 778-386-3844

Cedar & Vinyl Fencing 778-558-7450

Trim/Prune hedges, rubbish removal, yard clean-up. Free Est, reasonable rates. 604-710-9670

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

8120

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

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

604-841-1855 604-466-9733

Laminate & Hardwood

604-710-2779

8075

* MUSHROOM MANURE *

P/U or delivery. Covered storage.

(604) 644-1878

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Free Estimates

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

Lawn & Garden

GET ER’ DONE Flooring & Trim

ECLIPSE GLASS

Drainage

8160

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Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!

Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.

604 628 9044

2000 ACURA TL one owner.

167k perfectly maint. by dealer. new bat, brakes, tires. $8,200 604-538-3119

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

8255

Rubbish Removal

Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020 DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com WILL HAUL out garages and bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable items are included. 604-936-8583

8295

2006 HONDA Accord, blk, lthr, s/r, 4cyl, 109K, 5 spd man, grt cond, $12,600, (604)824-8799

604-761-7175

2009 HONDA Civic. 4 dr, 5 spd manual, many options, 13,000k, blue. $8500 firm. 604-538-4883

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

9173

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

Vans

1993 GMC 1 Ton Cube Van, air care, propane, 17.5ft box, new tires, $4000 obo, 604-858-3913

★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $500 CASH Today!

2008 HONDA Odyssey EX, 7 pass, loaded, 25K, $21,900 firm D9921 toll free 1-877-855-6522

604-728-1965 John

Snow Removal

K & E’S 24 HOUR SNOW PLOWING & SALTING Commercial & Residential Fully Insured trucke2k@hotmail.com

Celebrate all your family occasions in the

604-937-6633 604-349-5533

8307

Telephone Services

DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call Phone Factory Today! 1-877-336-2274 www.phonefactory.ca

8309

Tiling

Mike

& Er are arriva thrilled t ica Brow n l of th o ann eir be ounce e autifu t l babyhe n boy Bobby Erickso to s nd frie his wants all it to theat 9:4born June 2 know he made 0th, 2 4 p.m . weig 006 We w h thank ould like t ing 8 lbs.

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Happy Birthday

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The families of 1947 – September 19, 2007 September 19,

Megan White & Daniel Hunte Are pleased to announce their engageme nt which took place Ma y 20, 2007 while in Hawa ii.

CERAMIC TILING by prof, 25 yrs exp, qual work F/place, h/w flrs, counter tops. Reas 604-618-2717

8315

Congratulation Megan & Danies l

Wedding to tak e place March 9, 2008

Tree Services

ABC TREE MEN. Dangerous tree removal, pruning, stump grinding.

604-521-7594, 604-817-8899 Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

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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

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8335

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Love, All our usan, Rick, S Brian & e Kat

Congratulations

Naomi Robinson

U.B.C. Graduate, Bachelors of Science, Dean’s List, attending Law School U.B.C. Fall 2007.

Love from all your family.

We are so proud of you!

Call: 604-444-3000 to book your ad!

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NEW PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT DEWALT 12V INSPECTION CAMERA Cordless Inspection camera 3.5” Detachable screen photo and video capable #DCT410S1

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Heavy Duty Staple Gun Shoots up to 1/2” staples Ergonomic Handle was $27.99

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99

29900

MAKITA 18V LXT220 COMBO PACK Reg $399 2-3.0 AH Lithium-Ion Batteries Driver/Drill /Charger/Case #LXT220

HARDWARE HIGHLIGHTS

was $33.99

$

Experts

Freshen up the look of your doors with new hardware TAYMOR COPENHAGEN LEVER HANDLES Privacy sets: was $38.99 now $33.99 Passage sets: was $33.99 now $28.99

available in satin nickel and satin chrome finishes #33-D004024SNL/R, 33-D004024CNL/R 33-D004034SNL/R, 33-004034SNL/R

WEISER KEYED PHOENIX KNOBSET

98

Venetian Bronze Finish: was $59.99 now $52.98 BIG BOX $54.97

MOULDING CLEARANCE

Weathered stock of select profiles are clearance-priced to move at or below cost Clearance stock only - does not apply to regular stock

ULTRALITE CASING 5/8” X 2 3/4” U31221

60

Was 81¢ ft.

¢

ULTRALITE BASE 5/8” X 4 1/8” U205W

49

Was 66¢ ft.

¢

ft.

Other ft. selected profiles reduced for clearance.

FLOORING IN FEBRUARY

We have a large selection of laminate wood, laminate tile, ceramic and slate tile priced to clear. Savings of up to 30% off regular price Selection varies, see in store for details.

Dustin Phillips ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dustin has worked for Poco Building Supplies for the past 19 years.

Like many other employees, Dustin started off working in the yard before moving inside the store into a sales role. He’s now the Assistant Manager and he’s responsible for purchasing the majority of products on offer at Poco Building Supplies and ensures that the store remains competitive with other retailers and wholesalers in the area. He’s also tasked with ensuring that Poco Building Supplies continues to offer new and innovative products in the industry.

‘We’ve been in business for 90 years and we want people to know us as the dependable place that has everything they need, but also a place that stays on top of where the industry is moving.’ Dustin’s also become a ‘go-to-guy’ for homeowners and renovators seeking advice on home improvement projects as he’s been constantly upgrading his own home. ‘I’ve done a lot of the projects myself, new ceramic floors, kitchen and bath renos, painting, etc.... so I speak from experience and can relate to what customers are doing in their own homes.’

Sale prices end February 28, 2011

2650 Mary Hill Rd. Port Coquitlam

604.942.7282 www.pocobuildingsupplies.com GOOD NEIGHBOURS, GOOD ADVICE SINCE 1921