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Coquitlam plans to beef up bylaw enforcement at Mundy Park — and may eventually create a segregated trail system — to reduce the number of dog-related conflicts among park users. a recent survey found that while most residents are happy with Mundy and its amenities, many have concerns about off-leash and aggressive dogs as well as the droppings some leave behind that are not picked

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While staff is planning on conducting a $20,000 dog etiquette campaign, most councillors said education is not enough and fines needed to be levied.

“I think people know the rules,” said Coun. Craig Hodge, “they just choose to ignore them.”

Many dog walkers enter the park with their pooch on a leash, only to let them roam free once they are out of sight of the parking lot, Hodge said.

To combat this, he suggested bylaw officers ride bikes so they can get deeper into the trail system to issue tickets. see education, page 8

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PORT COQUITLAM MAY DAY 2015

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Port Coquitlam’s biggest party — the annual May Day celebration — kicked off last Friday with the opening ceremony at the PoCo recreation complex, which featured performances and presentations by the May Day royal party, the traditional May Pole Dance and a performance by Circus West. May Day activities continue this week, including: the Kids’ Play Zone tomorrow at the rec complex; a heritage walk on Friday; the annual PoCo Rotary May Day parade Saturday morning downtown (start time at 11 a.m., arrive early to get your spot); and the Kinsmen Club pancake breakfast as well as a Mother’s Day picnic on Sunday. For all the details of the many May Day events, go to www.portcoquitlam.ca and click on the May Day link.

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MOSSOM CREEK HATCHERY

Mossom web cams offer close-up look at wildlife dogs and deer and cougars, oh my.

You don’t have to go down to the woods today to see lots of animals — just check YouTube, where videos have been uploaded from the new driveway camera at the rebuilt Mossom

Creek Hatchery. Tracy Green, a Mossom volunteer who is helping with communications and promotions, has posted a couple of videos of activity captured at the site of the hatchery and education centre on Port Moody’s north shore. In one

video, a couple of dogs chase a deer down the driveway; in another, a cougar saunters down a new concrete path.

In all, there are four web cams at the site to help with security and — even more importantly — to promote awareness and

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understanding of the natural environment, said Pat dennett, the rebuild project manager. for example, one web cam shows an up-close view of the rushing creek and will soon be viewable at mossomcreek.org.

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grade 8 student aims to get word out on mental illness Diane stranDberg

“Dealing with problems around physical health is so easy but it’s not the same for mental illness.

I just wanted to get the word out there.”

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Renee Boldut, a Grade 8 student at Citadel middle school, has organized a Walk for Awareness for tomorrow (Thursday). The event, which starts at the school (1265 Citadel Dr., Port Coquitlam) at 3:30 p.m. includes guest speakers, videos, information displays, drinks and treats. It’s open to everyone in the community. youth counsellor, Karen Leeden, boldut started pulling together elements of a community event. It was an idea she developed for her Passion

Project at school and she hopes other people not directly connected to Citadel will take part.

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sium (the walk will start around 4 p.m.), will include presentations from mental health workers, displays, pamphlets and a chance to purchase items with proceeds going to the foRCE Society for Kids’ Mental Health. as well, local businesses have donated snacks and food that will be available by donation.

So far, boldut said she has received a good reception from her school and her classmates but she would like to reach out to other members of the community.

“This is an opportunity to join young people for a good cause,” she said.

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When you are passionate about something, sometimes you take a stand.

In Renee boldut’s case, you take a walk.

That’s what the Citadel middle school student is doing tomorrow (Thursday) and she wants the community to join her.

She organized Walk for awareness to mark Mental Health Week and the goal is to end the stigma around mental illness, said boldut, who is in Grade 8 at the Port Coquitlam school. “dealing with problems around physical health is so easy but it’s not the same for mental illness,” she said. “I just wanted to get the word out there.” for her generation, mental illness is no longer a bad word, and thanks to celebrities talking about their depression and other mental health concerns, the stigma is lessening. but boldut said even amongst her teenage friends, there are still taboos around discussing feelings of depression and anxiety, and among some of her peers, eating disorders are becoming a problem.

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cormorant ‘bob’ finally gets No reports of self unstuck at lafarge lake difficulties due to mothballs

Volunteers had tried to help out tangled bird

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a local social service agency reached out to hundreds of food bank clients this past week after a wrapped mothball was found in a bag of candy. and Share family and Community Services said it has received no reports of anyone who ate one or felt any adverse effects.

“We’ve reached as many folks as we possibly can,” said Martin Wyant, executive director of Share, which runs the food banks in Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam serving 1,100 clients.

Last week, fraser Health sent out a public health warning informing people not to eat anything resembling a small white candy wrapped in clear plastic with blue writing on it that a client brought in after eating one they said came from a bag they received from Share. fraser Health said eating the mothball could cause burning of the mouth and throat, abdominal discomfort, vomiting, seizures and

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a cormorant at Lafarge Lake that had a fishing float and line wrapped around its wing has finally freed itself of the impediment — much to the relief of the Wildlife Rescue association and others worried about the fate of the bird.

The bird — dubbed “bob the disgruntled Cormorant” in tweets by Coquitlam resident and teacher Greg Tjosvold (@ tjosvold) — had spent weeks with the fishing equipment dangling from its wing and both city and wildlife officials were worried it would eventually cause injury, making eating and diving difficult. but late last week, the cormorant appeared to be healthy and free of the dangling bobber. “a staff member and a volunteer went to check on the cormorant today and it is no longer wrapped in fishing line or a weight,” the Wildlife Rescue association (WRa) spokesperson, Yolanda brooks, said in an email to The

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shortness of breath.

The mothball was found last Wednesday and by Thursday evening, more than 600 food bank clients had been telephoned; those who couldn’t be reached by phone were sent a letter warning them not to eat the item and to throw away the bag of loose candy. a volunteer also spoke to clients who are homeless and Hope for freedom Society outreach workers were also asked to speak to their homeless clients.

Share will now be considering whether to continue to give loose candy as an additional perk with hampers. although they aren’t put in the hampers, the bags of loose wrapped candy are made available to people when they pick up their hamper.

Candy is a popular item to donate and Share only puts wrapped candy in the plastic bags.

“What we want to focus on is whether we can safely do it,” Wyant said. “If we can, then fine.”

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A cormorant that frequents Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam was tangled in fishing line and a bobber until last week — good news for those concerned about “Bob the Disgruntled Cormorant.”

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“They watched the bird fly around, bask and fish, and it was able to do so without impediment,” she wrote. “So for the time being, we are going to leave it be unless its condition changes. It has a good food supply at the lake and seems very mobile and able to take care of itself.”

The news will be a relief to everyone who called the city

and WRa about the bird, including Gordon White, executive director of the organization, who spent several hours the previous weekend trying to capture the bird. Together with volunteer Liz Grant, dressed in a diving suit and holding a net, White paddled his ocean-going kayak in an effort to corral the cormorant into an area on the shore of Lafarge Lake.

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Coquitlam staff also tried to capture the bird earlier this month with similar bad luck.

Now, it appears bob is oK and can continue to feed on fish and roost in his favourite trees at the lake.

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“I think that if we start embracing decisions based on more of an emotional aspect than hard facts and figures, then I think we are going down a dangerous path,” o’Neill said. “I wouldn’t want to do that.”

Monday’s report noted that indoor pool usage has seen an increase of close to 100,000 swims since 2011 and that between the City Centre aquatic Complex and the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, Coquitlam is at 89% capacity.

The two outdoor pools — Spani and Eagle Ridge — are at 72% capacity and usage has declined in recent years.

HOW’S THE COQUITLAM RIVER DOING?

The results of last year’s water quality testing in the Coquitlam River show that the waterway appears to be in reasonable health. according to a city staff report, 12 of 13 parameters sampled during the wet season and seven of 13 parameters sampled in the dry season were listed in the “good” category. The other six parameters — including dissolved oxygen, temperature, turbidity, E. coli, total iron and total zinc — were listed as “satisfactory.” as a result of the report, council voted in favour of a motion to reduce testing from once a year to every other year (councillors bonita Zarrillo and Craig Hodge were opposed to the reduction in testing).

The city will maintain its yearly sampling for total suspended solids and will expand its continuous turbidity monitoring at two sites along the river for at least one year.

Turbidity was considerably higher in 2014 than in 2013 and 2012 but it is difficult to what the reasons are with such a limited sample size, according to the report.

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That was the message from several Coquitlam councillors Monday after city staff presented a draft aquatic services strategy. The report called for upgrades to Spani and Eagle Ridge outdoor pools but did not outline a replacement for the decommissioned outdoor Rochester Pool.

Parks staff noted in a presentation to council that most Metro vancouver municipalities are phasing out outdoor pools mainly because they are expensive to maintain and can only be used for a few months each year. but several Coquitlam councillors expressed disappointment at the findings, noting outdoor pools have been important community hubs for many neighbourhoods.

“Cost effectiveness is very important but it is not the only thing,” said Coun. Chris Wilson. “Sometimes, we need to look at what is best for different parts of our communities.”

Last summer, council was presented with a 531-name petition from Maillardville residents wanting an outdoor pool in the area. The loss of Rochester Pool, the petitioners argued, meant families had to travel some distance to get to Spani or the indoor pool at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.

Coun. Mae Reid concurred with Wilson, saying outdoor pools are cheap and conve-

nient for young people who have more time on their hands during the summer months.

The staff report calls for six new spray parks in the next 15 years, to be located at Glen, Rochester and four other parks that have yet to be determined.

Reid noted that while spray parks and leisure pools may appeal to smaller children, older teenagers may be less enthusiastic.

“The kids that are most at risk to me are the kids that are between 10 and 19,” she said. “I just don’t think a spray park is going to do it for them.”

Coun. bonita Zarrillo also weighed-in, noting that the new strategy calls for clustering aquatic amenities into a small handful of service areas. as the city pushes to reduce the number of vehicle trips within its borders, she questioned why the city was building “infrastructure where we are forcing people into more cars,” she said. but several councillors agreed with staff and the recommendations in the report.

Coun. brent asmundson noted outdoor pools cost too much money for an amenity that can only be used a few months of the year.

Spray decks, he added, can turn into useful park amenities even when the water is turned off, offering a place for people to sit and relax during cooler months.

Coun. Terry o’Neill agreed with asmundson, noting the money used to pay for outdoor pools could be spent on amenities that are open all year.

He also had concerns about council questioning the research findings of the city’s professional staff members

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Mayor Richard Stewart agreed with Hodge but noted educating park users is also important. because enforcement of off-leash rules has been lax in the past, many residents are not aware of the importance of keeping their animals under control, he said. “I don’t agree that the public understands what the rules are now because we don’t enforce them,” Stewart said. dog-related conflicts were highlighted during public consultations for the city’s draft Mundy Park forest Management Plan. While the off-leash issue was not the focus of input sessions, 60 of 200 comments were related to dogs and 42 people voiced concerns about aggressive canines. as a result, city staff have asked council for funding to investigate a segregated trail system that would allow for a separate off-leash area.

Currently, dog owners are allowed to walk their pets without a leash on the Perimeter Trail from dawn to 10 a.m., except around Mundy Lake. under the staff proposal, three trails would exist: an off-leash, an on-leash and a trail where pets would be prohibited. Staff recommends $20,000 be allocated to create the segregated loops, with another $20,000 to be spent to launch the dog etiquette campaign. another $60,000 would be required for stepped up enforcement.

Council accepted the report but hasn’t yet approved the $100,000 in spending.

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Coquitlam RCMP are hoping to speak to witnesses of a serious hit and run last month. on april 20 at about 2:20 p.m., a blue Harley davidson motorcycle was heading south on Guilby Street when it collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Edgar avenue.

Emergency crews quickly responded to the crash and found the 54-year-old motorcyclist lying on the ground motionless near his bike. The rider was rushed to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. after colliding with the motorcycle, the driver of the vehicle failed to stop and left the scene without checking on the motorcyclist. due

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Investigators also believe the colour of the vehicle was either red or burgundy after finding paint chips.

anyone with information about a vehicle fitting this description is asked to contact Coquitlam RCMP Traffic Services at 604-9451550 and quote file number 2015-12313 Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www. solvecrime.ca.

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a 32-year-old man has been sentenced to three years in jail for leading police on a twohour chase that saw the fleeing driver steer a stolen pickup truck into oncoming traffic on the fraser Highway in Langley.

Robert anthony Pickford was given 36 months on april 28 by a Port Coquitlam provincial court judge.

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The chase began around 2 p.m. when Ridge Meadows RCMP officers tried to stop the pickup. Pickford initially pulled over, then drove off, heading for Coquitlam on Lougheed Highway. He continued through Surrey and Langley, followed by police on the

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There were no reports of injuries. at the time, Pickford was free on bail awaiting trial on 10 charges, most involving theft-related incidents in Port Coquitlam. He pleaded guilty to five of those charges following his arrest on the bridge.

Court records show Pickford has several prior convictions for vehicle theft and dangerous driving, including a 2005 case where he received a two-anda-half year jail sentence for dangerous driving, stealing a vehicle and operating a vehicle “in order to evade a peace officer.”

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His remains were discovered in april by a Ministry of Natural Resources and forestry crew and later identified by the ontario Provincial Police. a post-mortem exam was done in Toronto and police are continuing to investigate but foul play is not suspected. at the time of his disap-

and May 2012; in the second instance, he was returned to the institution about four months later.

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he ink is barely dry on the Port Moody official Community Plan and a redevelopment process for the flavelle site has already begun.

The swiftness with which Mill and Timber is beginning a consultation and planning process for the 34-acre property on the shores of Port Moody is not surprising but the speed at which this process is being carried out — at least the initial public input part — is breathtaking. according to planner brook Pooni associates, which is also consulting for Renew Riverview on the former hospital property in Coquitlam, a final concept plan for the waterfront property is expected as soon as this fall. arguably, Mill and Timber is a brownfield site, not second-growth forest, as in the Ioco lands

or burke Mountain, so development is not starting from scratch. as well, it doesn’t have the kind of significant public policy considerations, such as mental health concerns and the need to address them, that Riverview has.

(further, Riverview is public property, not private, so the public process should take longer.)

Some may even say flavelle’s development was inevitable and, thus, getting on with planning is a good thing compared to, say, the Ioco lands,

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which have historical and environmental concerns, and where the developer is taking its time. (The fact that Ioco Road is inadequate for development there is also slowing things down.) but make no mistake, development on the mill site is not a slam dunk, and many issues will need to be taken into consideration. as well, Metro vancouver won’t give up the industrial lands easily and the city of Port Moody wants job-creation opportunities there, not just housing and a boardwalk. all of these issues will have to be considered. and while we understand the owner’s desire to move ahead quickly, given the coming of the Evergreen Line next year, a thoughtful approach is still warranted. There’s no need to rush the public process.

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Children love the playground at Queenston Park in northeast Coquitlam but adults don’t like the lack of parking.

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Feedback will help gov. make changes The editor, Re. “Beautiful Coquitlam park but it sure isn’t safe to walk there” (Letters, The TriCity News, May 1).

I can understand the letter writer’s disappointment about the lack of sidewalks to queenston Park. We, too, found access to be an issue to the beautiful park last weekend. but I don’t think we need to be disappointed with the city or suburban living in general.

We can all work together to make this city better. It is great that the writer shared her

thoughts with us and I think it is exactly through these open dialogues within our community that can provide valuable feedback to the city.

This is one way we can work constructively with our local government: a reiterative process of feedback and action, leading to incremental improvements. and to the city’s credit, the park is fantastic. It is the access that needs more work.

We can all make Coquitlam better, one suggestion at a time. w.O. Leung, Coquitlam

The editor, A letter to members of Coquitlam city council: Regrettably, I was unable to attend the town hall meeting on Saturday. but I have lived in Coquitlam for most of my 68 years and have been a keen observer, and at times a outspoken critic, of the way the city has managed its financial affairs.

The role of council has to change from its past practices to more that of a corporate board of directors, although I know council needs to operate within the Community Charter.

My question is this: What is council doing to bring the city’s operating costs — namely, employee salaries and benefits, which I believe likely represent more than 60% of total operating costs and have escalated over the past 10 years, far exceeding inflation and increase in the population

during the same period — back in line?

While it may be difficult for one city to hold the line on salaries and generous benefits (although I would have more respect for all of council if you were take a more hardline approach, as the cities of White Rock and Penticton have recently done, and be less beholden to the unions that contribute to your re-election campaign), the city could try to control its costs through productivity improvements — i.e., better management of outside work projects with fewer employees.

In summary, do you require senior management to provide council with an annual strategic plan with key goals to improve operational efficiency?

I suspect this represents more than one question but they are all related.

Murray Clare, Coquitlam

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thanks for caring for riverview grounds The editor, The Riverview Horticultural Centre Society would like to thank everyone who came out to support our first heritage walk of 2015 on Sunday. So many folks commented on the tidiness of the grounds as more mowing and weed eating are being done. all of us in the society would like to thank bC Housing for seeing to this.

The trees are so magnificent on the site and having maintenance kept up makes all the

difference. Thank you one and all.

Norma Gillespie, riverview Horticultural Centre society

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FRASER HEALTH

‘Dentist’ patients warned of risks

Uvarov treated mainly russianspeaking patients Jeff nagel Black Press

Patients who were treated by an unlicensed dentist operating illegally in Surrey are being warned they may have been exposed to blood borne infectious diseases because of lax infection control safeguards.

The College of dental Surgeons of bC said valentyn uvarov had been operating without a dentistry license out of 14275 62 avenue and its investigators suspect he was reusing what are supposed to be single-use containers of injectable anesthetic from one patient to the next.

“This would potentially pose a risk of blood and body fluids transferring from one client to the rest and associated with that blood borne infections such as hepatitis b and C and HIv,” said fraser Health medical health officer dr. Michelle Murti. uvarov’s patients are advised by fraser Health to follow up with health care providers

ated in unsanitary conditions at cut-rate prices. four other illegal dental practitioners have been flagged by the dental surgeons’ college in the past 18 months – vladimir Shapoval in Coquitlam, Hua Zheng Huang in vancouver, Chao Ming Guan in vancouver and Wei Ming (Margaret) du in vancouver.

Marburg said others are actively under investigation but he wouldn’t guess at how many illegal dentists operate in the region.

“Most of it’s underground so you just don’t know the scale of it.”

Marburg said new immigrants often don’t realize dentistry is a regulated profession and can be preyed on by practitioners they find by word of mouth through their community.

“These people are not good Samaritans. They are purveyors of harm. They are not dogooders.”

He said anyone can check a dentist’s status through the college’s website, and added various low- or no-cost clinic options exist for patients who can’t afford care.

or call 811 to determine if testing is recommended.

Murti said uvarov didn’t keep patient records, but it’s believed he treated a relatively small number of mostly Russian-speaking patients, many of them friends and family.

The College of dental Surgeons of b.C. obtained a court order april 24 barring him from practising dentistry or claiming to be a dentist.

“We first got wind of him in September of 2013 when a member of the public alerted us,” college registrar and CEo Jerome Marburg said.

The initial investigation didn’t yield enough evidence, Marburg said, but by this March investigators had enough for a warrant to search the premises, turning up more grounds to obtain the court injunction. other incidents of rogue dentists operating without a licence in Metro vancouver have spawned health warnings before.

Most notorious was burnaby’s Tung Sheng (david) Wu, who was sentenced to three months in jail in 2013 for violating a court order against practising dentistry. He oper-

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2 couples & 2 rescues for sar at Buntzen volunteers with Coquitlam Search and Rescue (SaR) were busy in the buntzen Lake recreational area last week, plucking two couples off Eagle Mountain — one last Wednesday morning, the other that evening.

SaR spokesperson Michael Coyle told The Tri-City News the team had completed a helicopter rescue earlier Wednesday when it received a distress call from Coquitlam RCMP from a second pair of hikers at 9:30 p.m.

“There was a little bit of confusion at first because we

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anmore neeDs neW cao The contract for anmore’s chief administrative officer was mutually terminated last month by him and council. anmore Mayor John McEwen told The Tri-City News last week that Tim Harris had left the village after more than 20 years of service, including three years as the Cao. McEwen, who was elected

mayor last November, said he couldn’t comment on the departure of the former public works manager but said council met last Wednesday evening to review the next steps for recruiting a new Cao. The top job is currently being filled by corporate officer Karen-ann Cobb.

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They reached the buntzen parking lot at around 6:30 a.m. last Thursday, he said.

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court to decide who can grow medical marijuana home pot growers battle ottawa’s Big Bud model Jeff nagel Black Press

final arguments wrapped up last friday in a court challenge of the federal government’s move to ban home growing of medical marijuana by doctorapproved users. a win by pro-pot advocates would blow a big hole in the new federal system imposed last spring that outlawed previously legal home grows and tried to force all patients to buy only from new commercial producers. Those companies will have the exclusive right to grow and sell if ottawa prevails. abbotsford lawyer John Conroy told Judge Michael Phelan the new system means much higher medical marijuana costs for thousands of users who until now have been able to grow their own and who have a court-enshrined right in Canada to reasonable access to their medicine.

“Reasonable access is required for all medical marijuana patients, not just those who can afford it,” Conroy said Thursday. “The government knew what they were doing was not going to be viable for every approved patient, but only for some.”

The plaintiffs, who use home-grown marijuana to treat various illnesses, include Nanaimo resident Neil allard and Mission resident Shawn davey. Surrey resident david Hebert had also legally grown pot on a federal permit for his severely ill wife, but now buys on the black market after they moved to a new home where a grow was no longer possible. a temporary injunction allowed home and delegated growing to continue until the challenge of the new Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) could be heard in federal Court.

There were 38,000 patients approved to use medical marijuana in Canada last year — half of them in b.C. — and Health Canada has estimated that number will top 400,000 within 10 years.

Conroy and vancouver lawyer Kirk Tousaw argue the new MMPR system violates the constitutional right to life, liberty and security of the person because it either deprives some patients of the medicine they need but can’t afford at higher commercial prices, or else forces them to break the law and risk jail and property seizure to grow it themselves or buy it on the black market.

Those who continue to grow significant numbers of plants illegally could face mandatory jail terms of at least six months, court was told, and potential

loss of homes or property under provincial civil forfeiture provisions.

Tousaw said medically approved patients should have the right to grow their own pot, or have a caregiver do it for them “without the fear that they’re going to be arrested and convicted of criminal offences or have their property seized.”

Health Canada lawyers argued it’s illogical to let home growing continue under a hybrid two-tier system.

They say the named plaintiffs could afford to buy pot in the legal commercial system, where most strains sell for $5 to $8 a gram, but merely prefer not to.

“There is no constitutional right to cultivate marijuana,” the federal written argument states, adding the MMPR regulations are “a considered and valid policy choice that achieves legitimate health and public safety objectives, and does not impede patient’s reasonable access to medical marijuana.”

Evidence brought by ottawa centred around the risk of public harm, fires, mould, odour, crime and other problems from residential growing.

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Health Canada estimated it would cost $55 million a year if it attempted to inspect all legal medical grows annually, and argued that cost would soar with the continued “exponential” growth of authorized users. other aspects of federal policy were also under fire during the trial, including a 150-gram possession limit for medical pot. federal officials argue it’s a safety measure so users aren’t targeted for theft but they conceded there is no such limit for

patients prescribed other drugs such as oxycodone.

The limit is intended to allow a 30-day supply based on five grams used a day, but the court heard typical medical pot users consume 18 grams daily and can’t take an adequate supply on a long vacation as a result.

The Supreme Court of Canada is deliberating on a separate court challenge in which Tousaw and Conroy have argued the federal rule that new commercial producers sell only dried pot — not extracts, edibles and oils — is unconstitutional.

Tousaw rejected suggestions the budding new commercial pot industry is doomed to fail unless the grow-your-own option is uprooted.

The commercial target market, he said in an interview, is people who can’t or won’t grow their own.

“People like my grandmother, who could have used medical cannabis but was never going to grow it for herself. but if she could get it in a reasonable way, she’d buy it.”

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a convicted murderer who escaped from a minimum security prison is now accused of trying to rob two banks in Surrey.

Shawn Merrick, 43, went missing from the Mission prison on March 31. following his escape, police say, he tried to rob a pair of banks in Surrey on april 17. a Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued. In a rare move, the Canadian bankers association has also offered a $10,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of Merrick.

Merrick was serving time for the killing of Shelley Lynn devoe in the fall of 2006. The body of devoe, a 44-year-old Surrey mother of two, was found on burke Mountain in Coquitlam that year.

Merrick had more than 50 convictions prior to being sentenced to five years for robbing more than a dozen banks between 2006 and 2007.

Police say Merrick poses a serious threat to people’s

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Convicted murderer Shawn Merrick escaped from a minimum security prison earlier this year. He is now suspected of attempting to rob two banks in Surrey.

Merrick was convicted of killing Shelley Lynn DeVoe, whose body was found on Burke Mountain in Coquitlam in 2006. safety. If you see him, do not approach him but call 911.

Merrick is 5’8” tall, with brown hair and blue eyes.

He has a tattoo of a skull on the left side of his chest and a dragon on his right upper arm; he also has a burn scar on his right forearm. anyone with information who wants to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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ou want to give your beloved mom a gift that will last? Flowers wilt and die, but memories are eternal, so treat her to a special day with you. Here are a few suggestions for outings that will delight all kinds of moms.

• Make the most of Mother Nature. Why not go hiking if your mother loves the great outdoors? Try an outing on bikes or horses, or simply go for a picnic in a beautiful setting.

• Pamper her taste buds. For a foodie mom, there’s nothing like a meal together at her favourite restaurant or at a new one she’s been longing to try. If she likes to cook, why not treat her to a cooking workshop.

She’ll love sharing the experience with you.

• Take care of her. Is your mom more the type to enjoy a relaxing day at the spa or a beauty day with a manicure, pedicure, makeup and hair-do on the

menu? Indulge her!

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Gifts to thrill your mom on ‘her’ day

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Hundreds of cyclists of all ages took part in the annual Wheel 2 Heal, a biking fundraiser for the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. This year’s event, sponsored in part by The Tri-City News, offered a variety of courses, including 15-, 30- and 40-km trail routes plus 65- and 100-km road courses, all starting and finishing at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park. Money raised helps the foundation invest in Eagle Ridge Hospital, which is located in Port Moody and visited by more than 100,000 people each year.

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The 26th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic Parade is coming up on Sunday, June14th. Parade organizers would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in this upcoming morning event, that kicks off the opening of the Teddy Bear Picnic.

There are several categories to choose from, so you are bound to find a fit for your organization or business.

Information and application requests for the parade are available by visiting Festival Coquitlam’s website:

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t is hard not to judge a book by its cover. It is even harder not to judge a book by its premise.

Here are some recently published mysteries that have killer setups and live up to them.

You have finally found the perfect house and all the stressful financial and legal stuff is over. The closing date is here. You are now a homeowner. Congratulations!

Except you are not the only one with a key to the house. Mr. Heming, the real estate agent, has a copy, too. No one knows much about Mr. Heming but he knows a lot about you and many others in town. He has keys to all the houses. It is certainly a bit creepy and utterly disturbing but it is impossible not to be fascinated with the protagonist of Phil Hogan’s A Pleasure and a Calling. You may find you don’t really want him to get caught for his heinous crimes. “one of you murdered my daughter.” Thus begins middle school teacher Mrs. Moriguchi’s final speech to her students before she retires.

Her four-year-old daughter Manami died recently in a drowning accident at the school’s swimming pool but Mrs. Moriguchi knows it is

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bonjour! You can introduce kids to the beauty of the french language with a special french immersion storytime at Port Coquitlam’s Terry fox Library.

Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more — all en français.

Everyone is welcome to drop by the library on the third Saturday of each month: May 16, June 20, July 18 and august 15, 11 to 11:30 a.m. for further information, visit Terry fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo or phone 604-927-7999. no accident — two of her students have killed the girl. as Mrs. Moriguchi recounts her discovery of the horrific truth to her class, unbeknownst to all, she has already set her revenge plan in motion. You won’t be disappointed at how the situation quickly spirals out of control in this gracefully written Japanese crime fiction Confessions by Kanae Minato.

Collette is reluctant to move into the depressing, decrepit boarding house at 23 beulah Grove but she knows she is lucky to find a landlord who asks no questions about her past. (don’t make the mistake of thinking he does this out of the goodness of his heart — he has his reasons.) It seems to Collette that she may have dodged the bullet for a while but an accident will occur very soon that will destroy

the fragile peace and bring all the tenants, and their secrets, to the surface. Yes, The Killer Next Door, the title of alex Marwood’s latest book, is basically a spoiler. There is indeed a murderer in the apartment building — but which neighbour is it?

One Kick, the first book in a new series by Portland author Chelsea Cain, features a new heroine, Kit, also known as Kick. Kit has not always been her name. She thought she was beth until she was 11, when the fbI burst into her home and took her away, telling her that her father was not really her father. She was abducted years earlier and now the agents are taking her back to her real family. How do you go on after finding out that your whole life

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Many have compared The Kind Worth Killing by Peter swanson to the “it” titles Gone Girl and Girl on a Train. Stuck at the airport because of a flight delay, Ted and Lily get talking. after a few drinks, they delve deep into each other’s personal lives. Ted starts to complain about his unfaithful wife and jokingly says he should just kill her. Lily’s response?

“Let me help you.” after all, some people are the kind worth killing.

These and many more nail biting mysteries await you at your local library.

A Good Read is a column by TriCity librarians that is published on Wednesdays. Virginia McCreedy works at Port Moody Public Library.

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Final baby talk on drug ed. fridays in session tonight Maillardville There is one session left — tonight — in the Share family and Community Services alcohol and drug Program’s free weekly education series.

The program is open to everyone in the community and will offer important information for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, or for those concerned about their use. It will help those people affected by others’ use, to understand addicts and addictive behaviour.

The final session runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and covers Stage II Recovery — Life in the future.

The class will be held at Share, second floor, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody; the format consists of a video, a brief presentation and open discussion. for more information, phone 604-936-3900.

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Place Maillardville has been hosting a number of guest speakers for its free baby’s first Two Years series on fridays through the middle of June. baby’s 1st 2 Years is a free program for expectant parents as well as parents, grandparents and/or guardians and their babies newborn to 24 months.

It’s an opportunity to learn from guest speakers and to enjoy support, conversation and validation in a comfortable and relaxed environment. This is a drop-in program, so there is no need to register. baby’s first 2 Years meets on fridays from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room at Place Maillardville Community Centre, 1200 Cartier avenue in Coquitlam.

The roster of guest speakers includes: • May 8: Gilles desaulniers, optimum family Chiropractic, on raising super kids; • May 15: Rebecca Reznick on “babywearing;” • May 22: Karen Vey, dental Hygienist, fraser Health, on baby and toddler dental health; • May 29: Birgit Giesser, Instructor, Place des arts, on music and babies; • June 5: Catherine Ho, Share family and Community Services, on brain-building activities; • and June 12: Jill Scott, naturopath, Port Moody Integrated Health, on nutrition and naturopathic medicine. for more information, call 604-933-6146 or visit www.placemaillardville.ca.

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C o n g cert n i r p S Sunday, May 24th, 2015 • 1:30pm At the Dogwood Pavilion 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam

Main entrance on Winslow Ave. west of Poirier St. Free Parking • Admission $5 - refreshments included Children 10 and under Free

Tickets Available at Dogwood Pavilion 604-927-6098 or through the Dogwood Songsters

Everyone Welcome The Dogwood Songsters is an activity of Dogwood Pavilion Coquitlam’s Over 50’s Club.

The Dogwood Songsters entertain at Care Homes every week, September through May, in the Tri-Cities and New Westminster

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• Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778-789-1496.

SATURDAY, MAY 9

• Friends of Coquitlam Public Library Society meeting, 10:30 a.m., in the board room of the Poirier, 575 Poirier St. Info: 604-937-4130. New members welcome.

• Les Échos du Pacifique, Maillardville’s French choir, presents Impressions Francaises concert, 7:30 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-7642808, celinegrandmont@shaw. ca or www.lesechosdupacifique. com.

TUESDAY, MAY 12

• Burke Mountain Naturalists’ May meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Feature: Vancouver photographer David Reesor will give a photographic tour of nature in Botswana. Admission is free and all are welcome. Info: 604-936-4108 or www.bmn. bc.ca.

• Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For info or another session date: 604-764-8098.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

• Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Astoria Retirement Resort, 2245 Kelly St., PoCo. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778-789-1496.

• Caregiver Support Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Maillardville community centre, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778-789-1496.

THURSDAY, MAY 14

• Tri-City Christian Women’s Club hosts Women’s Connection Luncheon, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam.

Feature: Rev. Barbara Clay, Coquitlam GoGos – grandmothers supporting African grandmothers. Speaker: Gloria Edgecomb on “Stability in a Transient World.” Reservations

by May 12: Frieda, 604-9377198.

FRIDAY, MAY 15

• The Circle of Friends, a social group for 50+ singles looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre etc., meets at the Port Coquitlam Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St., 7 p.m., to plan events. Info: Nina, 604-941-9032.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

• The Friends of DeBoville Slough are holding an invasive plant work party starting at 9 a.m.; meet at the kiosk on the north side of the slough, located at the corner of Cedar and Victoria drives, Coquitlam. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. Info: info@fodbs. org.

• PoCo Garden Club plant sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo; great prices, healthy plants, free gardening advice, raffle, yard sale and more. Info: Claudette, claudetteswatez@ gmail.com.

MAY 9: FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

• Free community breakfast hosted by New View Society, 8-10 a.m., 2050 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. The breakfast is being held in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week – everyone is welcome and, afterwards, you can stroll down the hill to take in the May Day Parade. Info: 604-941-3222 or www.newviewsociety.org.

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/calendar Branch would like to welcome new members; meetings are held Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Wilson Centre, PoCo. There is opportunity for speech maintenance, meeting others that have gone through the similar situation and light exercises or bocce. Info: Deanna, 604942-2334.

Wednesdays of each month, Mountain View elementary school, Coquitlam. Info: Lynne, 604-937-3946.

• Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group meets the first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre. Info: 604-936-2632.

• PoCo Stroke Recovery

month, 7-9 p.m., at Eagle Ridge Hospital (Parklane Room), PoMo. TRICEPS is a non-profit support group providing education and support to parents, spouses and siblings whose family member has recently been diagnosed with psychosis.

• Women in Mid-life Self-help Group meets first and third

MAY 10: MOTHER’S DAY TREE WALK

• Riverview Horticultural Centre Society hosts Mother’s Day guided tree tour on the Riverview Hospital grounds.

Meet at 1 p.m. at upper entrance of Henry Esson Young building. Site map: www.rhcs.org. Info: 604-290-9910.

SUPPORT GROUPS

• Al-Anon, a fellowship of friends and family of alcoholics who come together to share their experience, strength and hope, meets on Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Women’s Resource Centre, 2420 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Info: Elaine with Al-Anon Central Services Society, 604-688-1716.

• GriefShare is a support group for people who have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend through death. This 13-week, Christ-centred, biblically based support group meets every Thursday, Jan. 15-April 9, 7-9 p.m., Riverside Community Church, 1477 Lougheed Hwy., PoCo. Each session has a video presentation followed by small group discussion and you can attend at anytime. Info: 604-4729988.

• Alateen meetings, 8-9 p.m. on Wednesdays, St. Andrews United Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody, for teenagers whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking; meetings are anonymous and confidential, and closed to the general public. Info: 604-6881716 or www.bcyukon-al-anon. org.

• TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations.

For information on group near you: Gail, 604-941-2907.

• The Compassionate Friends, Coquitlam Chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Como Lake United church (entrance at 1110 King Albert St., Coquitlam). The Compassionate Friends is an international, non-profit, nondenominational, self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, grief education and hope for the future to all families who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Info: Jocelyn, 604-9419196 or Norah, 604-941-5464, coquitlam@tcfcanada.net.

• Al-Anon Family Group meets at 1 p.m. Mondays, 8 p.m.

Wednesdays and noon Saturdays at Como Lake United church, 535 Marmont Ave. Coquitlam.

Info: 604-688-1716.

• Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Info: 604-4616991.

• Al-Anon Adult Children meets at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1504 Sprice Ave. (at Schoolhouse), Coquitlam.

• Fibromyalgia support group meets, 1-3 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) at Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Education and support for adults who are living with this chronic illness. Info: Julie, 604936-6027.

• Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604-875-4875 or www.badgut.org.

• Recovery International is a self-help, peer-to-peer support meeting for people who struggle

with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. The goal is to help reduce symptoms by practising cognitive behaviour techniques.

There is a group in PoCo. Info: Phyllis, 604-931-5945 or www. recoverycanada.ca.

• Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups. Registration: call Castine, 604-949-2274.

• Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Group meets at Crossroads Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Rd. and Heritage Mountain Blvd. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free walk through Rocky Point Park or Orchard Park. Newcomers can register by calling Castine at 604-949-2274.

• Christian 12-step group for people with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, 948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam.

Info: 604-939-6136 or www. hiscpc.org.

• Coquitlam Support Group: Change, Crisis to Creativity meets Thursday evenings. Group meets twice a month to support one another through major changes, including unemployment, family crisis, death, illness, separation/divorce, empty nest, retirement, etc., and working towards positive, creative lifestyle.

Info: Mara, 604-931-7070.

• Fibromyalgia support group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Dogwood Pavilion, 1 to 3 p.m., except December.

Info: Joan, 604-944-2506.

• Dogwood White Cane Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. Those who are legally blind (registered with the CNIB) are welcome.

• CancerConnection peer volunteers offer one-to-one information and emotional support to people living with cancer. Info: 1-888-939-3333.

• Tri-Cities Caregiver Network gives caregivers a safe place to express and deal with their emotions and concerns. Group discussions, speakers and films are part of the program.

Meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon.

• DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Alliance church, corner of Mariner and Spuraway, Coquitlam. Seminar sessions include “Facing my Anger,” “Facing my Loneliness,” “Depression,” “Forgiveness” and “New Relationships.” Info: 604464-6744.

• TRICEPS, Tri-Cities Early Psychosis Support meets the second Wednesday of each

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Paving way for arts, culture Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

after years of putting the arts and culture on the backburner, the Tri-Cities are now getting the light turned on with new master plans in each municipality. and there’s promising news on Coquitlam’s front, with the addition next month of an arts and culture manager to oversee the changes in that city.

Coquitlam recently hired Karen basi — the city’s former emergency programs manager — to stickhandle the new arts, culture and heritage strategic plan.

That document, which will dovetail into the draft parks and recreation, culture master plan, was budgeted by council in 2013, at a cost of $100,000.

Things have already started to move forward on that front: In March, Coquitlam residents were invited to give feedback on their vision for arts programs and services, everything from fairs and street festivals to historic trails, archives and public art (online comments continue to be accepted through the community forum at coquitlam/achsp).

Port Coquitlam is on the same track, too, asking its residents over the next month to help shape its new cultural plan for the next decade.

Its plan, titled Imagine Port Coquitlam, will replace the 15-year-old document by creating new priorities to weave into the city’s fabric identity. on Saturday, during the May day festival celebrations, residents can drop by the City Info Tent from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Leigh Square Community arts village to offer ideas.

Those not able to come out can go online until May 24 (portcoquitlam.ca/culturalplan).

The public input will go into a draft cultural plan that is expected to be presented to the city’s healthy community committee next month; the final report is due to be adopted by the end of the summer, a city spokesperson said.

Meanwhile, in Port Moody, council in the City of the arts is next week due to formally adopt its 2015 budget, which

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The Port Moody Arts Centre last year expanded to include a heritage home on the east side, providing more programming for the former city hall building.

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The Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam Town Centre is seeing massive changes to its front parking lot, with the construction of the rapid transit Evergreen Line terminus station.

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The May Day dance pole at Leigh Square Community Arts Village is a popular piece of public art, located in downtown Port Coquitlam. includes a $45,000 provision for a new 10-year arts and cultural plan.

PoMo’s cultural services manager devin Jain said consultation is set to start next year, if the plan is approved, to update the current 2011-’15 document.

In the past few months, the

city’s arts and culture committee has had a lot on its plate, discussing the future of Kaboom, the Youth festival of the arts, public artwork and the possibility of establishing a performing arts centre in Ecole Moody middle — School district 43’s first School of the arts — among other things.

Jain said he doesn’t know how the update will roll out — that is, if there will be a task force or it will be guided by the city committee, like last time — but “whatever we do, there will be ample opportunity for everyone to have their say.”

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The inaugural event on May 7 will take place at 7 p.m. in The outlet (150-2248 Mcallister ave., behind city hall), with the aim to find a common voice to advocate for the arts in PoCo as well as share resources and ideas on future projects.

The group, which is being modelled on the Port Coquitlam Sports alliance, is being launched by fritz Radandt of PoCo Heritage, Thelka Wright from the CdMf Performing arts festival, Paul Shuley from friends of Leigh Square and Rick Rinder of Terry fox Theatre. visit pocoarts.org for more information.

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Emerging ceramic artists have until May 31 to apply for a year-long residency at the Port Moody arts Centre.

The successful applicant will be able to work at the St. John’s Street arts hub — using clay as the primary material — as well as be part of public outreach for up to four hours a week. Email sniven@pomoarts.ca.

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Two Heritage Woods students have been talking “trash” since last fall. and, tomorrow night, they will see their words tip out at a garbage fashion show — a fundraiser for days for Girls. amrita Mohar and farah Jhumra host the May 7 event that features 11 recycled outfits by teens from the Port Moody high school as well as from Gleneagle and Riverside secondaries.

Mohar said the unique pieces will be modelled in the grand hall by either the makers or models.

Grade 10 student olivia Green will showcase her green pop bottle dress — an invention that took a month to roll out by hand, using hot water

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Maillardville’s french choir will sing in a concert on Saturday.

Les Echos du Pacifique perform in the show, titled Impressions francaises, on May 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Como Lake united church (535 Marmont St., Coquitlam). Call 604764-2808 or email celinegrandmont@shaw.ca.

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Scholarships were handed out last Saturday to 11 students at Place des arts in Coquitlam.

The scholarship for advanced musical studies was awarded to pianist Stefan Nazarevich, 18, now a music composition student at Sfu, while 13-year-old Nader Kamili strung up the Elliott Harty piano accolade.

Pianists Calli Yeung, 12, took the CoquitlamMaillardville Heritage Trust award and benjamin Chang, 16, scored the Leonore Peyton Memorial award.

In the visual arts field, Kristie Pania, 16, earned the William H. Sclater Memorial award.

Meanwhile, facility scholarships were passed out to Katia Galysheva (piano); Khloe Palmer (musical theatre); Cassidy Stahr (voice); bethany Tan (ballet); Edwin Yeung (piano); and Marissa Yu (piano).

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Classically trained musicians wanting to be part of a junior or senior ensemble in Coquitlam can audition next month for next season’s roster.

Try-outs for the Coquitlam Youth orchestra will be held on friday, June 5 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the rehearsal room at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. Email coquitlamyouthorchestra@ gmail.com.

CORRECTION

In last Wednesday’s arts feature, the dates for Shrek the Musical were incorrect. The Gleneagle secondary show runs from May 6 to 8 (not May 7 to 9, as reported) and May 13 to 15.

— while Kiki Yu, who heads to the prestigious fIdM in Los angeles this fall, will highlight her ballet dress (made from magazine cut-outs and tracing paper) with friend Lola Zhou, a student at burnaby Mountain secondary.

Jhumra said the pair hope to raise at least $1,000 for the Washington State-based charity days for Girls, which offers hygiene and health education to girls and women in developing countries.

• Tickets for the garbage fashion show, at 6 p.m., are $6/$4 at the school door (1300 david ave., Port Moody).

Meanwhile, corporate sponsors wanting to donate to the event can email garbagehwss2015@gmail.com. Call 604-461-8679.

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Cacic, who was randomly selected for the top job by the May day queen at last year’s tea party, spoke to The Tri-City News last friday — just hours before she was installed at the opening ceremonies before hundreds of people at the PoCo recreation complex.

“I’m really excited to be in the history books,” the nineyear-old girl said. “It’s really an honour.”

Cacic follows in the footsteps of Evelyn Mars, the city’s first May day queen in 1923 and a descendent of PoCo pioneer donald McLean.

Cacic said she knows what lies ahead for the next year because, three years ago, at the age of six, she was chosen as a May day flower girl. as queen, though, she’ll be the chief representative for her party at special city events including the Rivers and Trails festival, Canada day, Remembrance day service

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Cacic said she hopes her parents will take plenty of pho-

tos to add them to her scrapbook. as for her future, the May day queen said she wants to be a school teacher or work with animals.

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COASTAL CITY BALLET

Dancer rebounds with lead role after an achilles injury Janis Warren The Tri-CiTy News

It was only a small jump. but its impact could have had a potentially careerdevastating outcome for Coquitlam ballerina Erin McNeill.

The Centennial secondary graduate was on a summer break from her company, atlanta ballet, when she made the little leap while taking a class at a vancouver studio in May of 2013.

The land snapped her achilles. “I went into shock right away,” McNeill said. “I knew what I had done.”

The tendon damage meant surgery and months of rehabilitation. and the news from the doctors was heartbreaking: She was told there may not be a chance she could dance again.

Luckily, McNeill found physiotherapist Karen Nichol in New Westminster who was able to work with her nearly every day.

“I told her, ‘I have to be able to dance again.’ Not dancing wasn’t an option.” after six months of intensive therapy, McNeill was back on her feet again and, on Ecole Moody middle students will cap off their Middle Ages studies this spring with a trip to the Sherwood Forest. Next week, 42 teens at the School of the Arts will appear in Robin Hood and Friends, a musical tale about the popular English folk figure from the late-medieval period. It features Grade 8 students Topaz Duchesneav and Megan Odenwald as Robin Hood and Maid Marian and Josie Davies, Grade 6, as Will Scarlet. Teacher Jane Ono said she and some parents helped to stitch up the costumes for the production, which runs at the Port Moody school from May 12 to 14. And, before each show, students will be on hand to present their Middle Ages artwork such as pottery, tapestries and weaving as well as shields, helmets and miniature castles and catapults. Earlier in the day, the school pods will also host student-only medieval feasts that will be catered by the “serfs,” Ono said.

Principal Trevor Kolkea said the school’s inquiry into the Middle Ages this season took them downtown, where students toured Vancouver Biennale art installations and worked with artists. Tickets for Robin Hood and Friends are $8/$4 at the school door (3115 St. John’s St.) on show nights at 7 p.m.

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Centennial secondary graduate Erin McNeill. the first anniversary of her injury, she was stepping in for a corps dancer with the Coastal City ballet.

Still, it wasn’t an easy transition.

Just the sound of pointe shoes descending on the hardwood made her nervous.

“I had to leave the room at first,” she said, but eventually, “I had to put mind over matter.”

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• Tickets for Cinderella on May 15 at Centennial Theatre (2300 Lonsdale ave., North vancouver) and May 30 at the Surrey arts Centre (13750 88th ave.) are $30/$22/20. visit coastalcityballet.com.

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GETTING SOME AIR

a’s, saints can’t notch win over shamrocks Vancouver Island team takes down both tri-city clubs gary McKenna

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of a Saints penalty early in the first to build a 2-0 lead, before PoCo’s Chase Malcolm scored for the visitors early

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The Port Coquitlam Saints and the Coquitlam Jr. adanacs don’t usually agree on much, but last weekend both clubs were united in their frustration with the victoria Shamrocks.

The vancouver Island club took on both Tri-City teams, defeating PoCo 11-3 on Saturday before downing the a’s 8-6 in overtime on Sunday afternoon. on Saturday in victoria against the Saints, the Rocks wasted no time in getting on the board, building a substantial lead after the first two periods.

Ryan Lewis and Max fredrickson took advantage

in the second. but Malcolm’s goal did little to spark the sputtering Saints offence, while victoria continued to pile up the goals.

Jamie Jensen, Cole Pickup, Colin bashford and Steve ackinclose all notched markers for the Rocks in the middle frame, before ending the game with a five-goal period in the third. Goals from Saints runners Travis allan and Tanner olsen did little to close the scoring gap. on Sunday, it was the Jr. adanacs’ turn to face the high-flying Rocks. see a’s fall, page 24

SOCCER BRIEFS

Port Moody storms their way to Coastal Cup win team will now prepare for trip to MsL provincials The Port Moody Storm will drink from the Coastal Cup after defeating the delta Select Sting in the under-16 girls finals last weekend. abigail Schwartz scored two goals in the first half to secure

a strong early lead for the Port Moody team, which was playing at the aldergrove athletic Park on Saturday. In the second half, Schwartz found the natural hat trick after she neatly put the ball past the delta net minder to put her club up 3-0. but the game wasn’t finished yet and delta found a way to score a goal of their own.

However, the Storm continued to press until eventually Taylor Cherry added another insurance marker for Port Moody, who won the game 4-1.

The victory capped off a Coast Cup playoff that saw the Storm down delta Select attack 5-0 and the North Shore Renegade 2-1 before playing in the championship game.

Port Moody also finished the regular season with a 161-3 record and a 46 goal differential. but the year isn’t over yet for the Storm.

The team will prepare for the MSL Provincia Championships, which are scheduled to take place in July.

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The Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs fell to the Victoria Shamrocks 8-6 in overtime on Sunday afternoon at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex.

A day earlier, the Rocks downed the Port Coquitlam Saints 11-3 on Vancouver Island.

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a’s fall apart in third to give rocks the win continued from page 23

despite a strong performance from runner brett Kujala, who notched five points in the game (two goals, three assists), the a’s still came up short for the win.

Kujala opened the scoring on the power play, assisted

by Evan Wortley and Mike Rybka, but the Rocks quickly evened things up when Max fredrickson buried a pass from Charles Claxton.

Coquitlam’s Spencer Stevens notched his first of the season and the adanacs started to pull away in the second period with additional goals from andy Campbell, a short-handed marker from Kuala and another from Stevens and Rybka.

However, the visitors were undeterred.

In the third period the Rocks came out determined, particularly runner Ryan Lewis, who was setup twice by fredrickson to bring the game to within one. victoria’s Cole Pickup found a way to even the score when he buried a pass from Tyson fair to tie the game at 6-6 and force overtime.

Pickup again scored in the extra period, before Lucas Crowther added an insurance marker to win the game 8-6 for

hold off the Ravens and secure the victory. “all credit to Gleneagle for the spirited play” said assistant coach Jorge Knizek.

“They earned the victory and we look forward to a chance to meet them again in the playoffs.” both the Talons and the Ravens will prepare for sudden death fraser valley playoffs, which will begin next week.

The Ravens will take on Sardis secondary on Tuesday in the quarterfinals, while Gleneagle gets a bye in the first round and will wait for a semi-final opponents between Clayton Heights and Semiahmoo.

The Terry fox Ravens took on the Gleneagle Talons for first place in the fraser valley aaa high school rugby west division.

The rivalry between the two squads is heated and it didn’t take long for emotions to run high in the back and forth affair. fox pressed early and were rewarded with a try from Sean Stewart to put the team up 5-0, however the Talons pressed back with a try of their own to make it 7-5. The Talons extended the lead on a brilliant effort in the second half to make it 12-5. fox pushed back and came close to evening the score on several occasions, but the Talons were able to

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6082 201-241 Parkside Dr 1-74 Wilkes Creek Dr

8608 3248-3256 Mariner Way 2840 Norman Ave 991-1032 Ogden St 1014-1031 Palmdale St 1015-1028 Saddle St

PACKAGER Looking for hard working, motivated individuals to fill this position in a plastics injection molding company. Experience in packaging and material handling is an asset. There are openings for our 8 hour Graveyard shift - Monday to Friday - midnight to 8:00AM

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

8624 1028-1056 Bouy St 2600 Dewdney Trunk Rd 2555-2595 Passage Dr 1044-1079 Spar Dr 8631 3002-3035 Ashbrook Pl 2951-2975 Como Lake Ave (odd) 802-814 Greene St (even) 820-856 Irvine St (even) 3001-3028 Maplebrook Pl 2988-2998 Marcellin PL 8759 1221 Coast Meridian Rd 3380-3455 Darwin Ave 1225-1248 Holtby St 1239 Soball St 3403-3465 Victoria Dr (odd) 3388-3476 Wilkie Ave 8790 1266-1299 Creekstone Terr 1266-1319 Hollybrook St 3336-3361 Leston Ave 3347-3361 Mason Ave (odd) 1280-1311 Sadie Cres 8794 1423-1516 Dayton St 3402-3428 Harper Rd (even) 3425-3450 Horizon Dr 1502-1510 Shoreview Pl

9010 1015-1197 Fraserview St 2012-2060 Leggat Pl 2025-2056 Poel Pl 1014-1181 Yarmouth St 9023 2701-2717 Anvil Green 738-788 Cannon Green 2609-2698 Fortress Crt 2603-2698 Fortress Dr 806-868 Musket Terr 9065 2106-2157 Anita Dr 2103-2166 Audrey Dr 1468-1582 Celeste Cres (even) 1602-1616 Eastern Dr (even) 2101-2126 Elspeth Pl 1618-1640 Western Dr (even) 9110 3511-3550 Carlisle St 3527-3564 Graham St 3600-3675 Hughes Pl 2302-2416 Patricia Ave (even) 2377-2441 Scott Pl 3520-3550 Stevenson St 9896 1486 Johnson St Other routes not listed may be avail. Please call to enquire.

If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation @ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number.

NEW AD

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS required between 2 am - 5:30 am. Must have reliable vehicle. Great P/T income.

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HELP WANTED

F/T GREENS CREW (Seasonal)

CARRIERS NEEDED

The following routes are now available to deliver the News in the TriCity area:

9017 1221-1286 Gateway Pl 2309-2438 Kensington Cres 1215-1266 Kensington Pl 1217-1265 Knights Crt 2306-2378 Nottingham Pl

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9008 2335-2496 Begbie Terr 926-974 Captain Crt 909-993 Citadel Dr 2314-2453 Colonial Dr 922-982 Moody Crt

1215 Cecile Dr., Port Moody

Call 604-765-4022

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

8224 430 Decaire St 445 Schoolhouse St 1324-1423 Charland Ave 1500-1551 Dansey Ave

SEAVIEW MONTESSORI Preschool

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

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HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? COPD or Arthritic Conditions? The Disability Tax Credit. $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit. $15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg) Apply Today! 1-844453-5372.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Wages depends on experience and includes shift differential with potential for an annual bonus. We have an Extended Health Plan that we share 50/50 with employees.

Please apply by fax: 604-465-9199, Email: office@phmolds.com or in person at: PH Molds Ltd, 19423 Fraser Way, Pitt Meadows between 8:30 & 4:00, Mon-Fri.

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

FORESTRY WORKERS

Exp. Tree Planters Wanted.

Duties inc. planting trees and other silviculture work. Must have min exp. of 2 coastal planting seasons. Various remote work sites BC coast and interior. Piece work: .16 cents - .35 cents per tree ($25-$40 per hr.) Wages vary on location and ability.

Coastal work references required.

Fieldstone Resources Ltd. Po Box 45059 STN Dunbar Vancouver, BC V6S 2M8 Apply to: mtnsafe@telus.net or call Ryan 250.240.3983

PRODUCTION STAFF K-Bro Linen Systems

* Full time: 4 days @ 10 hrs or 5 days @ 8hrs * Part-time 4-5 hrs starting at 6pm * Starting pay rate: $11.03 $13.02 plus Extended Health Insurance Ability to work weekends is req.

K-Bro Linen operates a large modern commercial laundry facility located within a short walk from Lake City Skytrain in Bby.

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

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INFORMATION

Apply in Person

8035 Enterprise St., Burnaby May 8, 2015 between 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

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INFORMATION

PRODUCT RECALL

Kidde Canada in conjunction withh Health Canada has announced a voluntary recall to replace certain Kidde black plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers.

ABC and BC-rated fire extinguishers manufactured between July 23, 2013 and October 15, 2014 could be affected.

If you believe you may have one of these fire extinguishers please contact Kidde Canada at 1-844833-6394 (8am - 5pm) Mon-Fri or visit www.kiddecanada.com and click “Safety Notice.”

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

287

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

CASHIER & CONCESSION COOK needed for White Pine Beach & Belcarra Picnic area. 778-863-3347

SECURITY GUARDS

7 Days / Week

Contact by phone Al 604.219.4156

Hughessecurity@hotmail.com

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WAREHOUSE

Warehouse Workers needed at busy Port Coq location. ForkliftWarehouse exp. preferred. Contact, 604.949.2041 if interested.

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

206

Esthetic Services Face & Neck Relaxation

778-384-0546

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

MIDAS

PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY

604-251-3382

604-465-3189

When QUALITY Matters

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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Member of BBB & WCB

“Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience

info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

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778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

FREE ESTIMATES

HERFORT CONCRETE

Specializing in Private Events!

We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

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Kristy 604.488.9161

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RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com

604-537-4140

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip.

Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

CONTRACTORS

604 - 720 - 2009

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

DRYWALL

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.

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POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin.

Repairs, Staining. Free Est. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.

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All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

paylesspropainting.com Scott 604-891-9967

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses “JUST A GREAT JOB!”

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

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Robert J. O’Brien

604-728-5643

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

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HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.

1-800-573-2928 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

We’re your #1 source for Classified Advertising bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD - Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.

Ph: 604-942-4383

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NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

Best Value In Town, Book Now For Super Savings. 778.245.9069

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JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757

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AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

GREENPRO LANDSCAPING Lawn cuts, pruning, full yard maint & installation. Fencing. Fast & dependable Since ‘06. 604-537-5536

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064

PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage.

Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

LANDSCAPING

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

AFFORDABLE Home Reno’s Suites, Kitchens, Baths, Flooring, Landscape. Call Roberto for a free quote 604-961-5156

threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca

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NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING

HOME REPAIRS

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

604-728-3009

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NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

604-465-1311

CONCRETE & PLACING

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

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PLUMBING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Meadows Landscape Supply

Residential & Commercial

338

2 coats any colour

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed

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MISC SERVICES

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

$59.00 Per Ton

DESIGN

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

www.midascontruction.ca

UNIQUE CONCRETE

COQUITLAM ( Silver Springs Blvd )

NO Wood byproducts used

www.jnlreno.com Shane 604-690-7565 “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”

Carpentry Services Remove & replace concrete sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, drainage.

CLEAN UP S Hedge Trim S Lawn Cuts S Tree Pruning Yard Maintenance Insured S Guaranteed John 778-867-8785

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail.

D Composted Mushroom Manure

CONSTRUCTION INC

meadowslandscapesupply.com

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

www.paintspecial.com

Renovations/Repairs/Building S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical

Prompt Delivery Available Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

Brad 778-552-3900

Required - Now P/T & F/T

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RENO & REPAIR

•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp.

•Insured •Free Estimates

F/T COOK, $17-22/hr. Kisoya Restaurant 1475 Prairie Ave, PoCo. kisoyahr@gmail.com

Local Maple Ridge & Coquitlam Must be licensed and Must be available weekends, week days & nights.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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TREE SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APPLIANCES

POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.

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AUCTIONS

KWIK Auctions Commercial Food Equipment & Restaurant Auction House - Burnaby & Kelowna - Live & Online - visit KwikAuctions.com for Catalog, Pics, Video Preview ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

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GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE. 1435 Summit Drive, Coquitlam. SAT MAY 2 @ 9AM

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MAPLE RIDGE MOVING SALE May 9, 9 am to 3 pm, household, gardening, crafts, fabric, odds and ends at #13 - 11860 210 St.

SUNDECKS

REAL ESTATE 640

RECREATIONAL

PITT LAKE CABIN $675K Water access only. Please enquire at: 778.997.2697 or home: 604.942.0697

RENTALS 706

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

604-941-5452; 604-944-7889

Impeccably Clean!

Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 Bedroom Available $810/mo. No Pets

Ref’s & Credit check req’d

Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft.

Ground floor commercial space.

Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

(604)936-5755

. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

Polo Club Apartments

Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates.

WCB/Fully Insured

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

$75 Off with this Ad

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Jerry, 604-500-2163

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express

PETS

W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

PETS

German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, good guard dog/family pet. born feb 11. $750; 604-796-3799 or 604-845-6027, no sunday calls MULTI POO miniature black brown & tan 4-6 lbs hypo allerg, exc family pet, vet cert $1600. 604-341-1445.

PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th.

Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $850-$1250. 604-376-0920

Pitt Meadows Marina

The Scrapper

14179 Reichenback Rd

Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM Nice, quiet, renovated 3 bdrm ground floor with hardwood floors, F/P & W/D. N/P, N/S. $1150 + half utils. Call 604-809-9850.

NORTH POCO quiet, bright grnd. lvl. 2 bdrm., d/w, share ldry. N/S N/P. Refs. $950 incl. utils/net.

(604)377-8660 JP PORT MOODY. New lrg 1 bdrm.

Priv yd, f/ bath, shrd w/d. Nr Newport Village $1050 inc utils/net/cble. np/ns Avail now 604-644-1962.

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TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

IN THE MATTER OF THE WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT

Meridian RV Mfg. Sales & Service Centre, 1690 Coast Meridian Road, Port Coquitlam BC

claims a warehouseman’s lien against Mr. Meran A. Higgins of 574 Carlen Place, Port Moody BC, for non payment in the amount of $5,019.00 for storage of a 1995 Firan Raven Motorhome as of April 27th, 2015.

This is to notify you that this item will be sold on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 5:00pm at our address listed above.

604.465.7221

BOXER PUPS, family raised, dewclaws, tails, vaccinated, health cert exc quality. $1800. 604-341-1445 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

Central Coquitlam Co-op

Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca

845

Derek Manor

2 Bedroom Apartments BRIGHT & LARGE No subsidy Cls to transit, schools & shops

STORAGE

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

APARTMENT/CONDO

Sorry no pets.

TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

749

TRANSPORTATION

2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam

Coquitlam:

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

RENTALS

Recycle your unused items, place a classified ad TODAY!

PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $845 Quiet family complex, no pets.

604-464-0034.

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